Satellite Citi Unveils Rain-Soaked Video For "Trouble Flower"

October 19, 2023

The Los Angeles-based hard rock duo, Satellite Citi, have today unleashed a torrential downpour of emotion with their latest single, "Trouble Flower", accompanied by a rain-soaked music video. Fans can listen to the track HERE, and watch the brand new video below.

Speaking on today's single release, Anna Gevorkian (vocals/drums) shares:

"We dived deep into metaphors and used the lyrics as a form of poetry for this song. Lyrically, it tackles mental health, negative self-talk people struggle with when dealing with depression and how a lot of people act "happy" but internalize their struggles instead of being proactive in seeking help."

Reflecting on the track, Shaunt Sulahian (guitar) continues:

"I think this is one of the most powerful songs we’ve released both musically and thematically. It’s definitely an immediate punch in the face, but it also has a ton of melody, which is the balance we always try to have when we start writing a song."

Satellite Citi, comprised of the dynamic duo Anna Gevorkian (vocals/drums) and Shaunt Sulahian (guitar), has carved a distinctive niche in the music world with their fierce sound and captivating stage presence. "Trouble Flower" is a song that encapsulates the essence of their artistry—a potent blend of raw emotion and musical prowess.

The music video for "Trouble Flower" takes this essence to new heights. Directed by the acclaimed Jorge Gonzalez, it plunges the audience into a tempestuous sea of feelings, with the band performing amid a relentless downpour. The rain, a metaphor for life's challenges, serves as the perfect backdrop for Satellite Citi's evocative lyrics and electrifying melodies.

With over 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone, Satellite Citi's continued success is undeniable. "Anxious Hearts" saw the band collaborating with renowned talents such as Lit's Taylor Carroll and Halestorm's Arejay Hale, while the track was skillfully produced by Mike Plotnikoff (known for his work with My Chemical Romance, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach). The band has additional exciting developments in the pipeline, including more new music and an upcoming comic book that will further establish the band as a force to be reckoned with. Be sure to stay tuned for more Satellite Citi news coming soon.

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:

"Satellite Citi’s signature sound of ferocious melodies, energetic drums and clashing guitars, creates the perfect anthem for those determined to fight their demons.”

Huffington Post

"Satellite Citi resurrect the rock genre with a fresh and modern delivery."

New Noise Magazine

"Their anthemic single tackles the pain and complexities of anxiety head-on, supported by driving instrumentals and raw and raging vocals."

Live Nation's Ones To Watch (The Noise)

Southern California fans can catch Satellite Citi for an epic Halloween show on the 27th at The Paramount in Los Angeles.

This special night at the Paramount promises to be a memorable celebration of music, showcasing the talents of not only Satellite Citi, but of Iress and Annabel Lee, while they celebrate the exciting EP release from Dolly Dagger.

Known for their high-voltage performances and soul-stirring rock anthems, this show will bring Anna Gevorkian's powerhouse vocals and Shaunt Sulahian's electrifying guitar work, to the forefront.

Fans can purchase tickets for the upcoming show HERE.

Don't miss your chance to see the band live!

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ABOUT SATELLITE CITI

Satellite Citi are a Los Angeles based Hard Rock band with front-woman Anna Gevorkian serving as both lead vocalist and drummer. While combining infectiously catchy vocals with thunderous drums, guitarist and backing vocalist, Shaunt Sulahian, provides powerful and distinctive guitar riffs that resurrect the hard rock genre with its originality. The band are joined by anonymous Spacewalkers on guitar, bass and keys for their live show. The distinct sound that Satellite Citi crafts with their unique blend of riff-filled modern rock and melody driven vocals is just as important as their message. The band combines social commentary with a deep appreciation for history and ancestry on their debut album "Fear Tactics". The record thematically also centers around the importance of mental health and represents the band’s own struggles of coping with fear and anxiety, that are even more permeated in today’s culture.

Satellite Citi

Anna Gevorkian - Vocals & Drums

Shaunt Sulahian - Guitar

The Native Howl Drop New Single "Can't Sleep" + Visualizer (via Sumerian Records)

October 19, 2023

The Native Howl, purveyors of their own genre-blurring sound "Thrash Grass" who captivated audiences by winning Season 1 of the hit TV series No Cover, have today dropped their new song "Can't Sleep" (via Sumerian Records). Speaking about the track, the band shared:

"Like much of The Native Howl’s catalog, “Can’t Sleep” was inspired by cinema while touring. The film “The Matrix” had a large role in the song’s rowdy instrumental and vocal delivery, while the over-exerting lifestyle of being in a touring band did the rest. The lyrical themes of struggle, loss, and desperation came from personal experience."

Prior to today, the quartet dropped their track "Sons of Destruction", their first after signing with Sumerian Records. Stream "Can't Sleep" at the link here, watch below, and be sure to stay tuned for more Native Howlnews coming very soon.

The Native Howl is a genre-defying quartet hailing from Leonard, Michigan, USA. Their fast-tempo music they’ve coined as “Thrash Grass” combines the aggression and intensity of thrash metal with the precision and melodicism of bluegrass. The band was born from a musical experiment that defied all expectations by blending elements of folk, bluegrass, rock, and metal, resulting in a sound entirely their own. With a dash of outlaw spirit and a touch of the wilderness, their music transports listeners to a sonic landscape where the traditional meets the contemporary. From foot-stomping bluegrass jams to lightning-fast metal-esque banjo picking, their tracks are a musical thrill ride that keeps the listener guessing with each note. Their lyrics often explore the dark sides of the human condition, nature, and the trials of life, creating a deep and personal connection with their audience.

Fans will have their chance to see The Native Howl on the road starting in December in support of Zakk Sabbath. For ticket information, please click here.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

12/05 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

12/06 - Pomona, CA @ Glass House

12/08 - Stateline, NV @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

12/09 - Chico, CA @ Senator Theater

12/11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

12/12 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

12/13 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater

12/15 - Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House

12/16 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

12/17 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theater

12/18 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall

12/20 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

12/21 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune

12/22 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

12/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

12/29 - Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center

12/30 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall

12/31 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

1/03 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!

1/05 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

1/06 - Boston, MA @ The Paradise Rock Club

1/07 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl

1/09 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre

1/10 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall

1/12 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

1/13 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

1/14 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live

1/16 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

1/17 - San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec Theater

1/19 - Tucson, AZ @ Encore

1/20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco

The Native Howl Is:

Alex Holycross - Guitar, Bouzouki, Lead Vocals

Jake Sawicki - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals

Mark Chandler - Bass, Vocals

Zach Bolling - Drums, Percussion

Blake Shelton Announces 2024 "Back To The Honky Tonk Tour"

October 18, 2023

This year on his headlining arena tour, country music superstar Blake Shelton brought out the bar stools and the big hits… and the party is just getting started! Shelton announced today that the second leg of his Back To The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota will launch in February 2024. Joining him on the 17-date run are Multi-Platinum, 8x chart-topping country star Dustin Lynch and rising country artist Emily Ann Roberts, who fans may recognize from her successful run on NBC’s The Voice.

The 2024 Back To The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota will span the United States and Canada, kicking off on Feb. 22 in Hershey, PA (full list of dates below). Tickets for all markets except Glendale will be available via an exclusive fan presale beginning next Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 PM local time. The general on-sale will start on Friday, Oct. 27 at 10:00 AM local time.

Tickets for Glendale will be available via an exclusive fan presale beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10:00 PM local time. The general on-sale for Glendale will start on Friday, Nov. 3 at 10am local time. Fans can sign up for the Exclusive Fan Presale HERE.

Shelton’s initial Back To The Honky Tonk run earned widespread praise: “For two hours, Shelton made [the] arena feel like a wild country bar, where just about anything could happen and he was the bartender, slinging out music instead of shots” (Louisville Courier Journal). Meanwhile, the Minneapolis Star Tribune declared, “This throwback-themed concert tour… served as a reminder that the fun, wisecracking-but-tender coach we see on television is the same fella country music audiences still love seeing onstage.”

BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR PRESENTED BY KUBOTA DATES
February 22 // Hershey, PA // GIANT Center
February 23 // Detroit, MI // Little Caesars Arena
February 24 // Milwaukee, WI // Fiserv Forum
February 29 // Lafayette, LA / CAJUNDOME
March 1 // Austin, TX // Moody Center
March 2 // Bossier City, LA // Brookshire Grocery Arena
March 7 // Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CAN // SaskTel Centre
March 8 // Edmonton, Alberta, CAN // Rogers Place
March 9 // Calgary, Alberta, CAN // Scotiabank Saddledome
March 14 // Spokane, WA // Spokane Arena
March 15 // Tacoma, WA // Tacoma Dome
March 16 // Portland, OR // Moda Center
March 21 // Fresno, CA // Save Mart Center
March 22 // Palm Springs, CA // Acrisure Arena
March 23 // Glendale, AZ // Desert Diamond Arena
March 27 // Moline, IL // Vibrant Arena at The MARK
March 29 // Wichita, KS // INTRUST Bank Arena

ABOUT BLAKE SHELTON
As the genre’s chief ambassador, Blake Shelton has been delivering country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years. In that time, he has accumulated an astonishing 28 No. 1 singles, sold nearly 15 million album equivalents and earned upwards of 11.5 billion global streams. Shelton has received myriad awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, 10 CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice. He most recently earned the fan-voted “Social Star” title at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards. A celebrated entertainer, Shelton headlined his “Back to the Honky Tonk” this year. The run earned rave reviews and boasted sold-out crowds, landing him on Billboard’s mid-year Top Tours list.

As an original coach on the Emmy Award-winning television show The Voice, Shelton brought a steady diet of current and classic country music to the NBC primetime audience. After 23 seasons and nine championships, he stepped away from the show in May. He and Carson Daly have teamed up to executive produce and star in the high-spirited, celebrity game show, Barmageddon. Hosted by Nikki Garcia, the show airs on USA Network and premiered as the network’s highest rated debut episode in more than three years. Season Two will premiere November 13.

The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando and a forthcoming venue in Las Vegas. A noted humanitarian, Shelton has helped raise millions of dollars for children’s hospitals, disaster relief organizations, food banks, the OK POP Museum and more in his home state of Oklahoma and beyond.

For more information, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving eight No. 1s, four Top 5 albums, 10 Gold and Platinum certified singles, and tallying over 5.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making Platinum, six-week No. 1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at No. 1 on the Country Aircheck and No. 2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured nearing Top 5 single “Stars Like Confetti” and hit “Party Mode.” Launching the KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR in 2024, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Kane Brown. Since his Platinum breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

ABOUT EMILY ANN ROBERTS
They say the way to the biggest stage is practice, practice, practice. And that’s exactly what Emily Ann Roberts has done, paying her dues from tiny stages in Knoxville to the biggest stage of all, the Grand Ole Opry. Since launching her career, Roberts has now played the coveted Opry stage 17 times. Before that, she made a name for herself on Blake Shelton’s team on The Voice before she’d even graduated from high school. In a way, being named as a runner-up was the biggest win of all. Because now, with all of that performing, songwriting and recording experience, Roberts has already racked up more than 35 million streams and was recently named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s Best Acts of CMA Fest. Growing up in East Tennessee, Roberts was raised on Smoky Mountain music, bluegrass players and country artists from every era: from Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson. And all of that has prepared her to bring the country back to country music and that’s exactly what she’s doing on her debut full-length record, Can’t Hide Country, which is out now. Recorded at Starstruck Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by GRAMMY-winning producer, Trent Willmon, Emily Ann's honest and captivating lyrics, along with her exceptional vocal talents, have already received widespread acclaim from both the media and her dedicated fanbase. It's abundantly clear that country music is in capable hands with Roberts at the helm.

ABOUT KUBOTA
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas, is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 Gross hp performance-matched implements, compact construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools, commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit KubotaUSA.com.

ABOUT KUBOTA CANADA LTD.
Kubota Canada Ltd. (KCL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, a tractor and heavy equipment manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan. KCL markets and distributes Kubota engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 Gross HP, performance-matched implements, compact construction, commercial turf and landscaping products, utility vehicles and consumer lawn and garden equipment. KCL is also the Canadian distributor for Great Plains, Kverneland and Land Pride products, all of which are also wholly owned subsidiaries of Kubota Corporation.  For product literature or dealer locations, contact Kubota Canada Ltd. at 1155 Kubota Drive, Pickering, Ontario, Canada L1X 0H4, 905 294-6535, or visit kubota.ca. 

Frenchy and the Punk release 'Cities In Dust' tribute, marking its 38th anniversary, along with B-side 'Monsters'

October 18, 2023

"Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey, and accessible, an incredible blend of alt-rock shade and alt-folk light" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Vibrant and danceable. Who says dark can’t also be fun? Zen Ghost, which may be among the year’s best albums to date, is a highly recommended listen" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Penetrating psych-soaked post-punk... Brimming with their signature cinematic drama and that unforgettable voice" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

"Bombastic... a happy medium between the sonic atmosphere and thoughtful melancholy of post-punk music and the unmistakable drama of cabaret... beautifully manic" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An inspiriting slice of post punk hued, new wave nurtured rock ‘n’ roll... under the skin and hungrily stirring the imagination in a flash" ~ Ringmaster Review

NYC-based goth pop-alternative duo Frenchy and the Punk present their cover version of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ classic 'Cities In Dust', set for release on October 18, the 38th anniversary of the original release by this game-changing post-punk outfit.

The single comes with the B-side track 'Monsters', a rhythmic new wave-punky guitar-based tale of greed that conjures images of surreal scenes as if in a trippy video game. Reflecting the angst of the moment, it weaves and flows in observation of the theft of the world's abundance by those whose hunger to have it all at any cost knows no bounds.

Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephensonand guitarist-composer Scott Helland, who co-founded Outpatients and Deep Wound (with Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis and Lou Barlow). Tapped as one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, the duo profess a vivid blend of post-punk, cabaret and dark folk music.

This release follows the duo's seventh album 'Zen Ghost', written and recorded during the pandemic and released in October 2022 to critical acclaim. During these same recording sessions, they decided to record the Banshees’ cover after fans seemed thrilled with their live rendition at shows.

Many of the songs on their recent Zen Ghost have also garnered that vocal comparison as well as to Grace Slick and Johnette Napolitano. American guitarist and live looping master Scott Helland, who cut his teeth in the early hardcore punk scene of Western Massachusetts, is an avid fan of the iconic 80s band and Cities in Dust was one of his favorites.

Helland recalls first discovering Siouxsie in the mid-80s upon walking into his favorite record store - Main Street Records in Northampton, MA, noting “It was one of those things I’ll never forget. Seeing a poster of Siouxsie with her teased black hair and the song blasting throughout the store, it was mind blowing. I feel like I hadn’t really been exposed to female musicians in the punk or goth realm until then. She was instantly cool to me."

While also a fan, Stephenson's deep dive into the Banshees’ sound came much later. “I was aware of Siouxsie and the Banshees, but mostly for her stunning look. I loved her image. She seemed to exude fierceness and confidence but I wasn’t all that familiar with the band’s sound. It’s really because our fans constantly mentioned her name that got me falling down the Banshees’ rabbit hole some years ago," says Stephenson.

"It’s never too late to discover great music! Seeing her perform at Latitude Festival in the UK while on tour there this year was so inspiring. She fully embraces her age and still performs with the fierceness I saw and loved in those early days. I so appreciate how creative and inventive the band was and I’m also a fan of Siouxsie’s solo album Mantaray.”

Helland and Stephenson met in NYC in 1998, when Stephenson spontaneously jumped on stage to accompany Helland during his solo guitar performance. The spark was immediate, powerful and undeniable. The two began to tour with fevered zeal and striking aesthetic, building fervent fans on the mystical-folk/steampunk festival, coffeehouse, convention and club circuits with their boisterous performances.

With numerous recordings under their belt over the years, they've performed with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, and opened for Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Young Dubliners.

After a full year of touring throughout the USA and Europe in support of 'Zen Ghost', Frenchy and the Punk is now back in New York, writing material for a new album they plan to release in 2024. In the meantime, 'Cities In Dust' is available from fine digital outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Samantha Stephenson - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboard
Scott Helland - Guitar, Bass, Drums and Drum Programming
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Jason Sarubbi
Produced by Frenchy and the Punk
Originally performed by Siouxsie and the Banshees
Written by Susan Ballion, Peter Edward Clarke, Steven Severin
Artwork - Samantha Stephenson
Photos by Samantha Stephenson

TOUR DATES
Oct. 21 EASTAMPTON, NJ - Autumn Lands Festival
Nov. 4 PITTSBURGH, PA - Witches’ Ball
Dec 2-3 WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Steampunk Adventurers Weekend
Jan. 13 COLTS NECK, NJ - Big Top Circus Ball
Feb 16-18 GETTYSBURG, PA - Mythicon
Apr. 6 GALVESTON, TX - Galveston Steampunk Festival
Apr 19-21 SAN METEO, CA - Clockwork Alchemy
Apr 27-28 HOLLY SPRINGS, NC - Festival of Legends
May 18 MILTON, PA - World of Fae Ball

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STELLAR CIRCUITS REVEAL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ALCHEMY” AHEAD OF FALL US TOUR

October 18, 2023

STELLAR CIRCUITS dropped one of the year’s best progressive metal records earlier this summer, with Sight To Sound. Now the band returns with a music video for the fan-favorite track ‘Alchemy,’ just ahead of their US tour.

Commenting on ‘Alchemy,’ the band states:

“‘Alchemy’ was one of the last songs we finished for this album. It was something that came together fairly quickly and at the end of the process, it just felt like it was right. It ended up becoming a love letter to songwriting and the creative process.”

‘Alchemy’ is the latest in a string of singles from Sight To Sound, following the explosive tracks ‘Pleasure Cruise,’ ‘Witch House’ and ‘Catch Your Death,’ which have further established STELLAR CIRCUITS as one of the most innovative and captivating bands to break out this year.

Fans in the US can witness STELLAR CIRCUITS’ progressive mayhem this Oct/Nov as the band kicks off their month long trek with ARCH ECHO. European fans can follow suit with the band arriving on their shores in February 2024. Tickets for all shows are available now at https://stellarcircuits.com/shows.

‘Alchemy’ Music Video below:

USA 2023 w/ARCH ECHO

Oct 19 - Nashville, TN - The End*

Oct 21 - Dallas, TX - Thee Links Deep Ellum

Oct 22 - Austin, TX - Spiderhouse Ballroom

Oct 25 - Mesa, AZ - Underground @ The Nile

Oct 26 - San Diego, CA - Voodoo Room @ House of Blues

Oct 27 - Los Angeles, CA - The Moroccan Lounge

Oct 28 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill

Oct 29 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Mission Theater

Oct 30 - Seattle, WA - The Vera Project

Nov 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court

Nov 4 - Colorado Springs, CO - Vultures

Nov 5 - Denver, CO - Lost Lake Lounge

Nov 7 - Kansas City, MO - RecordBar

Nov 8 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen

Nov 9 - Lakewood, OH - The Foundry

Nov 10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground

Nov 11 - Philadelphia, PA - MilkBoy

Nov 12 - Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere

USA 2023 Headline Shows w/FALSET

Nov 14 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Nov 15 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
Nov 17 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
Nov 18 - Greenville, SC - The Radio Room

STELLAR CIRCUITS’ latest record, Sight To Sound, is a massive dose of technical, progressive songwriting teaming with aggression that's intricately balanced with memorable melody and a dark anthemic ambience that sucks listeners in with every crushing riff.

Purchase/Stream Sight To Sound: https://sc.bfan.link/sight-to-sound

About STELLAR CIRCUITS:

Formed in 2015, Stellar Circuits emerged to combine the conceptual polarities of groove-oriented music with progressive-minded technicality. Over the quartet’s lifespan, they’ve managed to fulfill their own prophecy, formulating a core sound that is complex and layered, while providing a listenability that extends well beyond the rock genre. Visceral, intellectual, groovy, technical, and melodious are rarely indicators that can all be used to describe the aural essence of one band. In the case of Stellar Circuits, the rare combination makes a striking and definitive appearance in all they do.

The Winston-Salem, NC foursome followed their 2015 debut EP with their first full-length album in 2018. Ways We Haunt would be recorded with North Carolina’s own Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, He Is Legend), a legend in his own right, bringing his signature touch to Stellar Circuits’ first long form release.

Generating significant attention, especially from the band’s more veteran industry peers, Stellar Circuits would go on to be invited as special guests on Chevelle’s 2021 N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S. tour. Completing a nationwide trek that introduced Stellar Circuits to a significantly broader audience, the foursome immediately saw their fanbase increase exponentially, prompting a shift in their attention to a new record with which they could continue to build on the solid foundation they had since established.

Sight to Sound, Stellar Circuits’ sophomore release, sees the band working once again with Jamie King to convey their growth and expansion on what they do best. Vocalist frontman Ben Beddick highlights the forward momentum, relaying how the band “wanted to push past the point of comfort when writing this music. To make something real and honest that we can all stand by.”

Released in 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records, Sight to Sound expands upon the progressive and groove-centric nature of the band; combining a heaviness, a catchiness, and strength of composition with technical proficiency that results in Stellar Circuits’ most polished release to date. Vocalist Ben Beddick further expands on the writing process and the record’s trajectory, marking a “turning point around the beginning of the writing process that steered us toward a particular conceptual direction. Moving closer to an understanding of the perception of our senses. This record is meant to serve as a sort of invocation. A sense of qualia. The term ‘synesthesia’ comes to mind…”.

Comprised of vocalist Ben Beddick, bassist Jesse Olsen, guitarist Jared Stamey and drummer Tyler Menon, the North Carolina quartet produce an effective and unparalleled coalescence that will undoubtedly excite new listeners while more than satisfying long-term followers. Featuring 11 original tracks that are poised to impress even the most discerning of aficionados, Sight to Sound puts the global music landscape on notice that Stellar Circuits has definitively arrived.

Follow STELLAR CIRCUITS:

https://stellarcircuits.com/
https://www.facebook.com/stellarcircuits/
https://www.instagram.com/stellarcircuits/
https://twitter.com/StellarCircuits
https://www.tiktok.com/@stellarcircuitsofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StellarCircuits
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3IPiAYo
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3EBbQe8

BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER Defy Death In Adrenaline Fueled Video For Brand New Single “THE WAY DOWN”

October 18, 2023

New Zealand rock juggernauts Black Smoke Trigger have unleashed their hard-hitting new single “The Way Down” today. The accompanying death-defying music video sees Black Smoke Trigger go to extreme lengths in pursuit of rock n roll glory. Filmed atop The Auckland Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, the video features the band performing on the rooftop 630ft up and guitarist, Charlie Wallace, jumping off the building whilst shredding a guitar solo. Stream the new track HERE and watch the adrenaline fuelled, heart stopping music video below.

Speaking on the filming of their death defying video, Wallace shares

"Standing on the outside edge of the tower, 630ft up, at night time with a helicopter whirling around us filming was surreal. I've always liked the idea of making a music video for a song, a literal definition of the title. Like when we filmed a music video underwater for our track 'Caught In The Undertow'. So for 'The Way Down' I closed my eyes and thought... What's the highest place we could perform this song, then jump off to have a literal definition of 'The Way Down'?

The idea came to me pretty quickly, the Auckland Sky Tower here in New Zealand is the tallest free standing structure in the southern hemisphere. Telling the band about the idea, no one else was too keen to jump off, so I drew the short straw with that one. It took a bit of convincing to let me play the guitar solo while falling 630ft from the outside edge of the building, and some custom metal clamps that attached to a harness so the guitar didn't fall away from me. It was quite the experience jumping off such a tall building while playing a guitar solo, and to get the coverage we needed for the video, as soon as I jumped once, I had to run to the elevator and jump off again straight away.”

The band will be hosting a very special online release party today to celebrate the long awaited arrival of ‘The Way Down’. The live stream will give fans the opportunity to win signed gear, participate in a live Q&A with the band, watch exclusive behind the scenes footage from "The Way Down" video shoot and more. Fans can pre-register for a free ticket to join the festivities at https://go.blacksmoketrigger.com/the-way-down-party

Produced by the legendary Nick Raskulinecz (Alice in Chains, Foo Fighters, RUSH) and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Muse, Prince), “The Way Down” is an arena ready rock anthem that combines a gigantic, toe tapping riff from leader and guitarist Charlie Wallace (creator of the hugely successful Guitar Mastery Method) with soaring vocals from frontman Baldrick, who’s soaring vocal range channels icons like Chris Cornell and Layne Staley in both passion and versatility and a pummelling rhythm section courtesy of Bassist Dan Fulton, and drummer Josh Te Maro. The track follows the band’s previous single “Caught In The Undertow”, the video for which was also a feat of extreme conditions. Filmed at Muriwai beach in Auckland, New Zealand and at a helicopter crash testing facility in a 3.6M deep pool, the whole band performed much of the song underwater, highlighting their dedication to creating unforgettable visual accompaniments for their hard-hitting rock anthems. Speaking on the writing of "The Way Down", Wallace continues

“We are really excited to finally release this single, it's been a long time coming. The Way Down came together really quickly with Dan and I passing the guitar and bass back and forth experimenting with different chords and rhythms to get the vibe we were wanting to achieve. The tension that the verse builds makes it feel great to smash into the chorus when we perform it live. We recorded the track with producer Nick Raskulinecz in his studio in Nashville, TN and the whole recording process was a lot of fun. Nick really pushed us and came up with great ideas to take it to another level. We are really proud of the result we've got and can't wait to let our fans hear it.”

Blending raw punk aggression with arena-ready hooks, “The Way Down” provides the perfect soundtrack as Black Smoke Trigger literally dives into the unknown. The latest single cements this ambitious quartet as heavy music’s most daring new force.

With elite musicianship honed from years of tireless work, Black Smoke Trigger show no signs of compromise in their pursuit of creating pure exhilarating rock chaos. Their unbridled passion bleeds through every note.

The horizon shines bright for these Kiwi rock trailblazers. Stay tuned for much more to come.

ABOUT BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER

Black Smoke Trigger are led by Wallace (creator of the hugely successful Guitar Mastery Method) whose insane talent provides everything from delicate melodic motifs to face-melting shred solos and stadium-conquering riffs. They are fronted by incendiary vocalist Baldrick, whose impressive vocal abilities provide that indefinable, timeless rock n roll soul to the Black Smoke Trigger sound. Bassist Dan Fulton, and drummer Josh Te Maro round out the line-up, joining forces to create a powerhouse rhythmic backbone and one of the most bombastic and inventive rhythm sections of recent years.

With a rapidly growing fanbase, millions of streams, a reputation for raucous live shows and irrepressibly fearless approach to their craft, Black Smoke Trigger are poised to be the biggest and most thrilling entity to come from New Zealand since the Lord of The Rings movies. Just with more rock n roll and less hobbits.

ARMORED DAWN Thrills With Ballad “No Regrets” Off of Upcoming Album, 'Brand New Way'!

October 18, 2023

On September 22nd the Brazilian band ARMORED DAWN released their newest single on the main audio platforms. “No Regrets” is a song from the band’s upcoming album, which will be released in the second half of 2023. The band has been innovating in its latest releases, bringing songs with different themes from each other, but always addressing feelings that afflict the human being. “No Regrets” is a beautiful ballad about hope, being able to overcome the most difficult and darkest moments and moving forward, proud of who you are without being ashamed or regretting the past.

Once again, mixing was handled by Chris Lord Alge (Muse, Green Day, Nickelback) and mastering by Ted Jensen (Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, Metallica). The ballad surprises those who are not yet familiar with ARMORED DAWN's music, without losing the essence that characterizes and brings identity to the band's sound.

The new single also features a beautiful music video, which was recorded in the city of Torres, on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul in the south of Brazil. The production was handled by Plano9 Filmes, directed by Deivis Horbach and co-directed by Rafael Agostino, the band's keyboardist. In addition to Agostino on keyboards, Armored Dawn's current lineup includes Eduardo Parras (vocals), Tiago de Mouraand Timo Kaarkoski (guitars), Heros Trench (bass) and Chris Oliveira (drums).

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Armored Dawn emerged in 2014 and became relevant in the Brazilian metal scene. After all, they played tours and shows alongside great bands like Saxon, Megadeth, Scorpions, Whitesnake, Europe, Hammerfall, Rhapsody, Fates Warning, Sabaton and Tarja.

The first two albums Power of Warrior (2016) and Barbarians in Black (2018), were produced by great names like Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Jorn), Bruno Agra (We Are Harlot) and Kato Khandwala (The Pretty Reckless, Papa Roach).

The third album, Viking Zombie, was produced, mixed and mastered by Rodrigo Oliveira and Heros Trench, the latter a veteran producer with over 200 bands under his belt and a Latin Grammy.

Featuring a sophisticated and versatile metal, the band collects great works in videos, such as “Sail Away”, which had a cinematic production, as well as “Beware of the Dragon”, shown in all movie theaters in Brazil during the trailers for the movie Aquaman, in 2018. “Ragnarok” and “Animal Uncaged” (recorded at the Rockfest Festival, at Allianz Parque, São Paulo, when they played for around 37,000 people) add up to millions of views on YouTube.

During the pandemic, they released the single “Stronger Together”, which was very well accepted by the public.

Then, already preparing the ground for the forthcoming fourth album, “Brand New Way”, they released the singles “S.O.S.” which featured an amazing music video, and the heavy and melancholy “Tides”. “Brand New Way”, released in August 2023, has also been very well accepted by the public and specialized media.
Recorded at Dharma Studios, mixed by Chris Lord Alge (Muse, Green Day, Nickelback) and mastered by Ted Jensen (Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, Metallica), the album will be released later this year.

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Condemned Drop New Single "Valac" + Visualizer via Unique Leader Records

October 18, 2023

San Diego-based death metal quintet Condemned has dropped their new single "Valac" and official visualizer (via Unique Leader Records). The track can be found on the band's upcoming new album 'Daemonium' out in one month on Friday, November 17. Prior to today, the band released "Sigil of Belial" and the accompanying lyric video. Pre-save 'Daemonium' here, stream "Valac" here, and watch the visualizer below.

Condemned is:

Art Paiz - Bass

Jimmy Montes - Drums

Steve Crow - Guitars

Clayton Meade - Vocals

Daniel Richardson - Guitars

Pistols at Dawn Announce the Ready, Set, F'ing Rock Tour with Moon Fever this Fall!

October 18, 2023

Atlanta-based hard rock band PISTOLS AT DAWN announced they will be hitting the road this fall with Moon Fever on the Ready, Set, F'ing Rock Tour sponsored by Show4Me.com and TKO. The tour will kick off October 26th in Nashville, TN at The Eight Room.

Tickets are now available at https://www.pistolsatdawnband.com/tour

The band released their latest single "FLY" (Radio Edit) to radio. The single is at #39 on MEDIABASE and #37 on BILLBOARD! In addition the band announced a UK Tour with FOZZY in February 2024!

The single debuted on the SMR Active Rock Radio Charts at NUMBER 1 in TOP ADDS and NUMBER TWO in GREATEST GAINERS in it's FIRST WEEK! The single was the #3 Most Added (behind Metallica & Daughtry) on the Mediabase Active Rock Charts and the 2nd most added on the Billboard Rock Chart. "Fly" (Radio Edit) is from the band's debut album Ascension that came out on Megaforce Records/MRI Entertainment in 2022.

The single was added at MUSIC CHOICE, WIIL-Chicago, KEZO-Omaha, WJJO & WZRK/AM-Madison, WHXR-Portland ME, WRTT-Huntsville, KICT-Wichita, WZZU-Roanoke, WFXH-Savannah, WCPR-Biloxi, WWMP-Burlington, WCLG-Morgantown WV, WQWK-State College PA, WNNH-Concord NH, KBRE-Merced CA, WKIT-Bangor ME, WYYX-Panama City FL, WKHY-Lafayette IN, KGRR-Dubuque, WCCN-Neillsville WI, KSSI-RIdgecrest CA, KMMY-Sherman TX, KFML-Little Falls MN, KEDJ-Twin Falls ID, and WFRD-Hanover NH and was already in rotation at KQRA-Springfield MO.

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10/26/2023 Nashville, TN The Eight Room

10/28/2023 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)

10/29/2023 Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans

10/31/2023 Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's

11/1/2023 State College, PA - Stagewest

11/2/2023 Burlington, VT - Higher Ground

11/4/2023 Providence, RI - Fete Lounge

11/6/2023 Rochester, NY - Photo City

11/7/2023 Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe

11/9/2023 Lincoln, NE - Cosmic Eye Live

11/10/2023 Des Moines, IA - Lefty's

11/11/2023 Sioux Falls, SD Bigs Bar

11/12/2023 Minneapolis MN - Turf Club

11/16/2023 Billings, MT - Pub Station (Taproom)

11/17/2023 Great Falls MT - The Newberry

When rules break, rock ‘n’ roll moves forward. Standing at a crossroads between 21st century attitude and old school arena-size ambition, Pistols At Dawn lock and load hard-hitting hooks, magnetic melodies, and intricate instrumentation in a searing signature style. The Atlanta quartet—Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals+rhythm guitar]—re-energize the genre, while maintaining its edge. After independently amassing over 6 million streams and collaborating with icons such as GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and engineer Sylvia Massy [Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash], the group deliver eight anthems on their 2022 full-length album, Ascension, via distributor Megaforce Records/MRI Entertainment. “All of our influences come out in the music, but with our own stamp,” says Adam. “There’s definitely a hard rock vibe combined with progressive lyrics. When you add these elements together, it beautifully combusts in Pistols At Dawn.”

Speaking to this alchemy, in 2015 the band immediately entered the studio with producer Jeff Tomei [Smashing Pumpkins, Matchbox 20] to record their first singles before entertaining various other projects. During 2019, the original lineup joined forces again. Ultimately, original founder Jaffe completed the lineup with incendiary world class guitarist James, and elite progressive rock duo Sookdew Sing and Cuevas.

They unleashed music at a prolific pace in addition to personally engaging fans worldwide with an immersive online presence. “Cold” exploded to the tune of 1 million streams across platforms followed by "Gauntlet" and "All You Offer" with another million streams. Working with producer Jeff Tomei, they unleashed the Nocturnal Youth EP in 2021. The opener and lead single “Voices” impressively generated 1 million plays in under a month. In the midst of the Global Pandemic, they caught the attention of Massy and recorded what would become Ascension with the legendary producer behind the board alongside co-producer Chris Pierson.

Musically and thematically, it allowed a sliver of light to pass through the world’s darkness. “On Nocturnal Youth, we were going through a dark time in the Global Pandemic,” Jaffe states. “On Ascension, we’re coming into the light and embracing life. There’s still dark subject matter on the record, but it was positive to write. It melded together the way we’d always hoped.”

Anchored by a balance of extremes, the lead single “The Truth” nods to nineties alternative with a distinct and dynamic twist. Adam goes on, “It revolves around the constant noise we have in our head pushing and pulling our emotions so much that we sometimes lose total control and explode. We have to be careful to maintain our thoughts and emotions, or ‘The Truth’ is that they could tear us apart.”

Elsewhere, the opener and follow-up single “Under The Surface” immediately sets the tone with a hypnotic riff and hard-hitting vocal, barely containing its cathartic momentum in the searing lyrics, “Take what you want and leave me for dead. All that I need is under the surface.”

“This song deals with the hell some have to go through above ground with people constantly taking, lying, and poisoning,” he reveals. “So, you want to be buried deep to get away from society where no one will find you.”

“Fly” leans into a dark chorus and instantly memorable hook, equally soaring and shuddering all at once. It strikes a chord with its timeless theme presented through a nocturnal prism. “It’s a powerful and dark love song about wanting to disappear with your true love,” he elaborates. “Musically, diversity was important to us. So, each song really tells a different story with a distinct sound.”

Indicative of this diversity, “For You” steamrolls forward on a hulking groove fortified by a punchy riff and towering refrain. It sets the tone for the rollercoaster to follow. “It’s about finding someone really special who is worth changing for,” notes Adam. “If you find someone you love enough, you’ll change. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Ultimately, Pistols At Dawn ignite a fresh and fiery vision for rock all their own.
“We want to take you on a ride,” Jaffe leaves off. “We just love playing music. One moment, we hope you’re inspired to take on the world. In the next, we hope you scream along. In another, you just chill. It’s meant to be fun and exciting overall. At the end, we hope you want to take the ride again and again.”

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Sister Duo Tigirlily Gold Makes National TV Debut on 'TODAY with Hoda & Jenna'

October 17, 2023

Monument Records' sister duo Tigirlily Gold made their national television debut on Monday, Oct. 16, performing recent top 40 hit “Shoot Tequila” on NBC’s “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.”

For the girls from a small town of 5,000, their national television appearance was a dream realized. "Growing up as small town girls in Hazen, ND, we always had big city dreams of playing shows such as the Today Show, and this week that dream actually came!” Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh shared. “We are so grateful for this opportunity to play some country music in NYC with Hoda and Jenna!"

Tigirlily Gold spent more than five years honing their craft on Nashville’s Lower Broadway, perfecting their charisma and songwriting while delivering four-hour sets, three to four nights a week. Born from those years spent entertaining the rowdy Broadway crowds, their debut EP Blonde, released earlier this year, captures that energy while highlighting the girls’ versatile songwriting.

Opening with the bold, confident title track “Blonde,” the sisters set the tone with the empowering girl anthem. Inspired by Dolly Parton, “Blonde” goes beyond describing a hair color, but rather depicts a state of mind while encouraging girls to live unapologetically.

The EP ends with “Shoot Tequila,” showcasing the girls’ ability to entertain with American Songwriter opining it, “packs an energy-filled punch that’s tailor-made for country radio.” The upbeat party anthem is reminiscent of the push and pull of a toxic relationship, nodding to the irresistible temptation of caving to the “bad influence” of a tequila-induced night.

The girls' performance comes as they prepare to release more new music, with their debut full-length album due in early 2024. For the latest information visit, tigirlily.com and follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @tigirlily and on TikTok @TigirlilyGold.

About Tigirlily Gold:
Sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk, and officially formed their band in high school. Growing up, they crisscrossed the mid-west, growing a fierce fan base and selling out amphitheaters across their home-state of North Dakota. After moving to Nashville, they landed a weekly residence at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway. Playing four-hour sets, three to four nights a week, the sisters developed a performance style that’s not only captivating and fun but shows just how much entertaining is in their blood.

After releasing their original song “Somebody Does,” in 2021, the track topped the iTunes chart and Tigirlily Gold was signed to Monument Records. They released their self-titled, debut EP in July 2021, working with multi-Grammy Award Winner Shane McAnally, and hit the road with artists like Walker Hayes and Ashley McBryde.

Now, the powerhouse duo has embarked on a new musical chapter with their EP, Blonde – a deeply personal project that includes tales of love and loss alongside powerful anthems and songs of female empowerment. Their current single, “Shoot Tequila,” has already found viral success with millions of views across social media, and millions of streams across platforms. The song is climbing the country radio charts now. Ready to bring girl group energy back to country music, Tigirlily Gold is poised for a breakout year.

***L to R: Jenna Bush Hager, Kendra Slaubaugh, Hoda Kotb and Krista Slaubaugh pose on the set of "TODAY with Hoda & Jenna" on Monday, Oct. 16 | Photo Credit: Jared Olson***

BROOKE EDEN AND JORDAN HARVEY SHINED AT LONDON NFL NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCES TO KICKOFF SUNDAY’S TENNESSEE TITANS AND BALTIMORE RAVENS GAME

October 17, 2023

This past Sunday, the NFL experienced a sensational showcase of talent on the international stage, as BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville recording artists Brooke Eden and Jordan Harvey delivered stellar performances electrifying NFL fans in London and around the globe.

Eden performed the USA National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner”, and Harvey performed the United Kingdom’s National Anthem, “God Save The King.”

About Brooke Eden:

Over the last few years rising star Brooke Eden has become a critically-acclaimed force to be reckoned with in Nashville. Heralded by Billboard as a “fiery country star-in-the-making,” and named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country as well as a MusicRow “Next Big Thing,” Brooke has used her personal journey to self-acceptance to create music that is both bold and passionate with the message that it is okay to be who you are. She has even punctuated this message in the form of a partnership with the RIAA, “Music Matters with RIAA,” a multi-event-driven campaign designed to show how music can enable our authentic voice, give us purpose, and give us strength and courage to navigate life’s challenges.

A dynamic performer, Brooke has shared the stage with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Tim McGraw, Kane Brown and Keith Urban. Both a CMT Music Awards and 2023 GLAAD Media Awards nominee for “Outstanding Breakthrough Artist,” Brooke has been lauded by American Songwriter, Billboard, Buzzfeed, The Gay Times, MTV News, People, Popsugar, SheKnows, Them, Vogue, Wide Open Country and Young Hollywood while performing on national television shows from NBC’s TODAY to the Academy of Country Music Awards. Applauded for her “commanding stage presence and brassy straight-shooting style” (Nashville Lifestyles), “Brooke Eden is the queer country superstar we need and deserve” (Gay Times Magazine). Her new EP, Outlaw Love, is nothing short of Brooke’s purely authentic, glowing self, that perfectly captures her “fun-loving ’90s-influenced sound…with a compelling message to boot” (American Songwriter).

About Jordan Harvey:

Growing up in rural, blue-collar Scotland, experiencing the Scottish version of the lifestyle represented in most Country songs, Jordan Harvey lived and breathed Country music, dreaming about one day commanding a stage. Taking a leap of faith, believing he could make his dream a reality, Harvey moved across the pond and began immediately cutting his teeth playing the graveyard shift at some of Nashville’s most popular honky tonks. Eventually joining the band King Calaway, he gained invaluable experience opening for icon Garth Brooks and performing on national TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with James Corden, TODAY, The Kelly Clarkson Show and the internationally acclaimed show Neighbours. Knowing it was time to strike out on his own, the Caledonian Cowboy just made his solo debut with the deeply personal, incredibly catchy “Alabama Girl” that sent him viral on TikTok and the infectiously sweet follow-up “I Will.” Next up, The multi-instrumentalist (piano, drums, guitar) channeled his natural charisma and immeasurable stage presence into his 2023 tour dates and his just-released his solo debut EP It Is What It Is.

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VELVET CHAINS Brings Reflections on Indulgence, Fixation and Anguish with New Single, "Eyes Closed"!

October 17, 2023

Just three weeks after their last release, VELVET CHAINS has made their newest single, “Eyes Closed,” available on all digital platforms. The song is a modern power ballad that touches upon themes of indulgence, fixation, self-obsession and anguish. Released on October 4th on the band's official YouTube channel and on October 5th on all streaming platforms, the single delivers some of the band’s best work thanks to the extraordinary production work by talented writer/producer duo THE HEAVY (YUNGBLUD, LOVELYTHEBAND, ENRIQUE INGLESIAS), and the immaculate mixing & mastering done by industry top brass JOSHUA WILBUR (KORN, LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD).

The single has a vividly crafted and deeply artistic music video, filmed and directed by JULIAM OYAMEDEL (NITA STRAUSS, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, IN FLAMES), an up & coming prodigy within the music film industry. The video also features the jaw-dropping acrobatics of renowned aerialist PRISCILLA SOMOGIE, who steals the show thanks to her gravity-defying, intensely passionate performance. RO VIPER, the band’s front-man, comments: “The beauty within this passionately dark video stems from the contrasts you are presented with; on one hand you have temptation in the form of a beautiful woman, while on the other you can feel the suffering portrayed throughout the lyrics and the music”.

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VELVET CHAINS emerged on the scene in 2018, and soon attracted attention for their energetic music with deep meanings, bringing new life to the contemporary rock scene. In 2023, they carried out a successful South American tour, in which they played as open act for STONE TEMPLE PILOTSand TTHE WINERY DOGS, in addition to having a remarkable performance at the Summer Breeze Brasil festival, alongside giants such as SEPULTERA, LAMB OF GOD and SKID ROW, among others.

“Eyes Closed” is the band's third release this year, and features the current lineup of: RO VIPER (vocals), NILS GOLDSCHMIDT (bass), BURTON CAR and LAHI CASSIANO (guitars), and JASON HOPE (drums).

Check out the band's latest news on Instagram @velvetchainsband.

ICE NINE KILLS Drop Welcome To Horrorwood Grand Finale - Brand New Single/Music Video 'Meat & Greet'

October 17, 2023

Murdersome metal trailblazers, Ice Nine Kills brought the latest chapter of their expansive cinematic universe to a brutal and sinister end last night as they premiered brand new ‘Silence of The Lambs’ inspired single and video “Meat & Greet” at an immersive event, hosted by INK frontman and maniacal mastermind, Spencer Charnas and entertainment journalist, Ryan J Downey. Fans tuned in from around the world to watch the event, that was also globally livestreamed on the band's YouTube channel from The Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Photos of the event can be found HERE.

Dubbed “Ice Nine Kills Presents: Meat & Greet: The Horrorwood Saga Comes To A TASTEFUL End”, the delicious event marked the launch of “Meat & Greet” as part of a premiere screening of Ice Nine Kills’ complete Horrorwood Saga film. Composed of all eight of their official music videos from 2021’s chart topping album, ‘The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood’. This marked the first time the pieces of the Horrorwood puzzle were presented together as one cohesive film and gave fans both in attendance and watching around the world, the first look at the unsettling and blood soaked end to the epic saga with the addition of the grand finale - ‘Meat & Greet’. Watch the video below and stream the track HERE.

“Meat & Greet” appears on Ice Nine Kills’ forthcoming release ‘Welcome To Horrorwood: Under Fire’, out October 20th via Fearless Records, which caps off the ambitious Horrorwood Saga concept and is by far the band’s most intricate and detail-oriented release yet. ‘Welcome To Horrorwood: Under Fire’, is a 3LP Deluxe Edition of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood'. It features the original album, now with the addition of ‘Meat & Greet’, two reimagined tracks and a limited edition, wearable Silence mask, all encased in a super limited and highly collectible flame-engulfed box set. Pre-orders are available now HERE

On concluding this multi-year concept, Charnas said:

“After two years and eight music videos, we’re ready to bring the ‘Welcome To Horrorwood’ saga to a shocking and tasteful climax with the unveiling of the final episode - ‘Meat & Greet’. Join us in celebrating the entire blood-soaked era of ‘The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood’ as we present the horrifying climax of our cinematic saga…..at least for now."

With one final twist of the knife, Ice Nine Kills have closed out their most horrific and ambitious era in spectacular, blockbuster fashion as the terrifying Horrorwood tale comes to a fittingly sinister close with “Meat & Greet”. What will follow no one knows. Sleep with one eye open and enjoy the silence while you still can.

ABOUT ICE NINE KILLS

Decadent, devious and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on 2018’s The Silver Scream which spawned Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “A Grave Mistake” and Top 20 hit “Savages”. The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Top 5 Hard Rock album, Every Trick in the Book, which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels and which the band perfected on 2021's chart-topping smash hit ’The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.’

The phenomenally successful album, released in October 2021, scored Ice Nine Kills their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums and Album Sales charts and has clocked up 177 million cross-platform streams to date and 15 million YouTubeviews for singles “Hip To Be Scared”, “Assault & Batteries”, “Rainy Day”, "Funeral Derangements", "Take Your Pick", "The Shower Scene" and most recently, "Welcome To Horrorwood".

Since the release of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood', Ice Nine Kills have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of The Trinity of Terror, have supported Metallica in packed, sold-out stadiums around the world on their M72 World Tour, toured the US with Slipknot and launched their enormously successful horror convention, The Silver Scream Con, which just celebrated it's second, sold-out edition last month. Spencer was featured in the music video for the official song from Scream 6 - Demi Lovato's "Still Alive", an Ice Nine Kills flyer was used in the movie and featured a Spencer-recommended easter egg. Since spring of this year, as well as wowing packed-out stadiums around the world with Metallica, Ice Nine Kills have headlined numerous sold-out shows on their Wurst Vacation European tour and thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Download Festival to huge acclaim from both critics and fans alike. They then toured the US with Falling In Reverse on their Popular Monstour run and hit the road for 'Fear The Premiere' US headline shows in August. Ice Nine Kills will be finishing the year on a high with the release of 'Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire' and the Kiss of Death co-headline tour with In This Moment.

The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, Ice Nine Kills have built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recipients of the prestigious Clio Award for Music Marketing for their "Merry Axe-mas" mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020, The Silver Stream be nominated for 5 awards at last year's Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With over 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 717 million career streams to date and over 204 million views on YouTube the band are firmly cemented as one of modern metal's most vicious forces.

ICE NINE KILLS ARE

Spencer Charnas - Vocals

Dan Sugarman - Guitar

Ricky Armellino - Guitar

Joe Occhiuti - Bass

Patrick Galante - Drums

Ellefson Coffee Co.® ROCK & ROLL VIP Lounge Experience Booth at NAMM 2024

October 17, 2023

Ellefson Coffee Co.®, the premium hand roasted coffee company created by GRAMMY® Awardwinning bassist and coffee connoisseur David Ellefson, will be exhibiting at the NAMM Showinside the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA January 25-28, 2024.

The Ellefson Coffee Co.® booth number 5030 located inside Hall D will feature the VIP Rock & Roll Lounge Experience, which will include a café, Media Lounge, live acoustic performances by Jeff Young (Kings of Thrash), autograph meet & greets from celebrated musical artists such as Metal Allegiance, Kings of Thrash, DIETH, QUOR and more.

Says Ellefson, “The NAMM show is the music industry’s annual music summit and I’m super excited that Ellefson Coffee Co.® is an exhibitor at this years’ event. We will be rolling out new coffee roasts & opening up my own personal MEGA Vault of memorabilia from major concert tours for the fans to peruse. We look forward to seeing you there!”

Sponsors and partners inside the booth include The Focusrite Room, Scorpion Percussion, Mainstage Music Group, Danny Gordo Art and Sam Welty Art.

Ellefson Coffee Co.® launched in 2017 and quickly established itself as a true rock & roll coffee brand with its flagship Roast In Peace medium roast coffee that year followed by a light roast Rock N’ Rose and a dark roast Napalm In The Morning. The company then opened its first retail outlet in Ellefson’s home town of Jackson, MN in 2018 and continues to sell its coffee worldwide.

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MACHINE HEAD - ANNOUNCE SLAUGHTER THE MARTØUR NØRTH AMERICA 2024 WITH DIRECT SUPPORT FEAR FACTORY

October 17, 2023

In an electrifying announcement that will cause anticipatory convulsions through the world of metal, Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have announced the first leg of their 'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ tour. Forgoing their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD will have LA’s cyber-metal masters FEAR FACTORY, Sweden’s ORBIT CULTURE, and Louisville, KY’s GATES TO HELL in tow guaranteeing your 2024 starts off as heavy as humanly possible!

'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ will kick off with a “hometown” show for MACHINE HEAD, their first since 2020 in San Francisco on January 19th. Then the tour heads north with shows in the Pacific Northwest as well as eight shows in Canada. Other stops include Chicago, Orlando, and Houston before concluding in Los Angeles on February 24th at The Bellwether.

MACHINE HEAD’s founder Robb Flynn states, "Head Cases! This will be the greatest metal tour on earth! So stoked to be getting back on the road in America/Canada with 4 masters of soul-crushing heaviness and an absolutely earth-shattering bill. Fear Factory has long been our brothers-in-arms, pioneers, and innovators of a sound that had yet to exist. Orbit Culture are the fast-rising Swedish modern metal maniacs bringing their unique spin to the world, and Gates To Hell absolutely blew my mind at Milwaukee Metalfest with their sheer savage brutality. North America, we’re ready to crush skulls, crush beers, and crush everything in our path!

FEAR FACTORY's Dino Cazares comments, “We are honored to be touring with the mighty Machine Head. We came up in the metal scene together and both bands have stamped their mark in modern metal, plus Robb has been a good friend of mine for close to 30 years. We are fucking excited for the metal fans to see this amazing package and we can’t wait to get out there. Let’s Fucking Rage!"

Says ORBIT CULTURE, "It is such an honor for us to be going on tour with Machine Head and Fear Factory across North America, we look forward to bringing you all our brand of metal. Beware of the antlers North America!”

GATES TO HELLcomments,“Machine Head was one of the bands that inspired Gates to Hell to form. They’re a personal favorite to several of us. Out of all the tours we’ve had the opportunity to be a part of over the past year, this is definitely the one we’ve been most excited for. Very excited to share the stage with Machine Head, Fear Factory, and Orbit Culture.”

This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for all metalheads in North America. Prepare for an onslaught of sonic intensity as these 4 bands unite for what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about metal tours for years!

Exclusive Machine Head pre-sale begins today, use code: MARTOUR for tickets and VIP packages. Purchase HERE!
Blabbermouth pre-sale begins Wednesday use code: MFNH2024
Spotify pre-sale begins Wednesday use code: MH4LIFE
All general admission tickets go on sale this Friday, October 20th at 10:00 A.M. local time.

Confirmed dates for MACHINE HEAD's 'Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ with direct support FEAR FACTORY as well as ORBIT CULTURE, and GATES TO HELL are:

01.19.2024 US San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
01.21.2024 US Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
01.22.2024 US Seattle, WA - Showbox
01.23.2024 CA Vancouver, BC - Commodore
01.25.2024 CA Edmonton, AB - Midway Music Hall
01.26.2024 CA Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Casino
01.27.2024 CA Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Centre
01.28.2024 CA Winnipeg, MB - Burton Cumming Theatre
01.30.2024 US Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre
01.31.2024 US Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall
02.01.2024 US Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre
02.02.2024 US Northfield, OH - MGM Northfield Park
02.03.2024 US Detroit, MI - St. Andrews
02.05.2024 CA Toronto, ON - The Opera House
02.06.2024 CA Montreal, QC - M'Telus
02.07.2024 CA Quebec City, QC - Theatre Capitole
02.08.2024 US Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
02.09.2024 US Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center
02.10.2024 US   New York, NY - Palladium Times Square
02.12.2024 US   Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring
02.14.2024 US   Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Heaven)
02.15.2024 US   Orlando, FL - House Of Blues
02.17.2024 US   Austin, TX - Emo's
02.18.2024 US   San Antonio, TX - Aztec
02.19.2024 US   Houston, TX - House Of Blues
02.21.2024 US   Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
02.22.2024 US   Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
02.23.2024 US   Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
02.24.2024 US   Los Angeles, CA - The Bellwether

Tickets & VIP: www.machinehead.vip)

MACHINE HEAD unleashed their incendiary 10th studio album, ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN in Autumn of 2022. The band released their latest music video for the track ‘NØ GØDS NØ MASTERS’ directed by Mike Sloat.

WATCH: 'NØ GØDS, NØ MASTERS' Music Video

Order your copy of ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN here: https://tentontradingco.com/
Stream the record here: https://machinehead.bfan.link/of-kingdom-and-crown

More information:
https://www.machinehead1.com/
https://twitter.com/MfnH
https://www.instagram.com/machine_head/
https://www.youtube.com/c/machinehead/featured
https://www.facebook.com/MachineHead

FEAR FACTORY information:
https://fearfactory.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fearfactory/
https://twitter.com/FEARFACTORY
https://www.instagram.com/fearfactory/
https://www.youtube.com/fearfactorymusic

London psychedelic funk-rock artist Sabatta presents 'Get Your Shit Together', heralding new album

October 17, 2023

"An unholy amalgamation of sounds... Refusing to obey genre lines, they eventually realised that their misfit sound was what defined them – and they didn't want to fit in anyway" ~ Clash Magazine

"Charismatic and wild, frontman Yinka Oyewole leads the band through psychedelia, grunge punk and funk with some great shredding and even falsetto heights.... Sabatta drives a blaze of fiery, magnetic vocals, funked-out bass and thrashing guitar" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Exhibiting a style that can be closely linked to punk legends Bad Brains and Dead Kennedys... uncompromising modern punk rock music" ~ Fortitude Magazine

"In-your-face, unapologetic and diverse. Sabatta have created a sound that is uniquely their own... the black sheep of rock and roll. An outsider to the alternative" ~ Get In Her Ears

Peppers, Black Sabbath, Parliament / Funkadelic

London-based alternative rock artist

Your Shit Together'

Sabatta 'Get

'How To Get Even’.
Yinka Oyewole

QOTSA, Bad Brains, Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz,Red Hot Chili

presents his rip-roaring new single

(along with a radio edit) as a wake up call to the masses. A

funkadelic groove-laden track that is as addictive as it is memorable, this song heralds

his forthcoming album

Revolving around guitarist and songwriter

, who was raised in Essex

and is of Nigerian lineage, Sabatta crafts a raw and individual sound with spiky guitar

and an inimitable voice, like a mix of Hendrix, QOTSA and early Red Hot Chili Peppers

strained through the sieve of South London. And it's no wonder with musical influences

ranging from Curtis Mayfield, Prince, Tupac and Hendrix to Bad Brains, Thin Lizzy,

Parliament / Funkadelic and Black Sabbath.

We’ve all heard the expression of being ‘in two minds’ or having a devil on one

shoulder and an angel on the other - but what happens when the opposing sides of our

conscience come to life? The video for Sabatta’s new single

Together’

Yinka Oyewole

It’s also the most raw and unfiltered. I love storytelling, I love guitar playing, I love

grooves. And I love being my own person, even if that's seen as rebellious or contrary,

on the new album I’m just being me."

Produced and mixed by Yinka Oyewole for

recorded by

Yinka Oyewole began making noise with their debut album

released in 2015. With their sound, being compared to Hendrix and QOTSA, but with

an edge like Bad Brains and The Clash, the album’s lead single

CREDITS

brings those ideas to life in stark and spectacular fashion!

says "this is the most cohesive and free Sabatta album I’ve produced.

BBC 6 Music

‘Get Your Shit

At the song’s opening, we are confronted with furiously fuzzy guitars that return to

growl at us in each chorus. This contrasts with super wah-wah riffing in the verse, all

leading up to sweet solo shredding in the musical breakdown. All this matched with

Yinka’s lyrical vulnerability about struggling with the hedonistic lifestyle musicians often

feel compelled to indulge in. Here we have a concoction as hard to resist as the

demons Yinka is waging war with through his words, emphasizing that we’ve all got to

get our shit together at some point - there's no better time than the present.

Blackfriars Entertainment, this album was Alex Franklinos at Shrunken Heads Studio (King Krule, Ghostpoet,

Songdog, Domino Records) and mastered at London's EC Mastering (Sony, Universal, BBC),

'Middle Of the Night', 'Politician'

garnered

national play on

, setting the band off touring nationally.

Some may call this "grunge soul" or "funk-punk rock", but it is also very much

"alternative rock" in the sense that it rests on raw-as-f**k riffs with thought-police proof

lyrics that provide a view alternative to the conventional wisdom. Here we have super

dirty riffs, grooves that would make both Black Sabbath and George Clinton proud,

lyrics with the vitriol and vulnerability of Tupac, and the wit of Elvis Costello.

As of September 15, ‘Get Your Shit Together’ will be available across digital platforms,

including

Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp

. Sabatta will be releasing the full

album 'How To Get Even’ on Friday, November 17.

Music and lyrics by Yinka Oyewole

Recorded by Alex Franklinos at Shrunken Heads Studio, London

Produced and mixed by Yinka Oyewole for Blackfriars Entertainment

Mastered by Aaron McIntosh at EC Mastering, London

Guitar, Bass, Vocals - Yinka Oyewole

Drums - Adam Frederick Jacques

Video created by Keif Gwinn for Sketch in Studios, co-directed by Yinka Oyewole

Cover artwork by Tilt Designs

Artist photography by Marisa Knight