Any Given Day Share Video For Annisokay Collab Track "H.A.T.E."

NEW ALBUM LIMITLESS OUT JANUARY 26 VIA ARISING EMPIRE

Any Given Day have joined forces with the Annisokay, led by the talented Christoph Wieczorek, to release a pulsating new single titled "H.A.T.E." 

The track blends the signature hard-hitting riffs and energy of Any Given Day with the dynamic and melodic style of Annisokay, which will certainly resonate with fans of both bands.

Watch the video below.

ANY GIVEN DAY's Limiteless is due for release on January 26,via Arising Empire. 

True to its name, Limiteless explores themes of boundless potential and unbridled creativity. The album promises to be a killer addition to their discography.

The band states, "Our new album Limiteless is infused with a new vibe of positivity and energy that we've honestly never felt before, like we shook things up but still stayed true to ourselves. This album really represents a leap into uncharted waters, ditching [the] formulaic for a sound that is fresh and unbound. It reflects the boundless spirit and heart we've put into every melody and lyric. 'Limiteless' is the perfect word for this new adventure – it's what you'll feel in every track and every line we've poured our hearts into for this album. We can't wait for you to hear it."

The new album Limiteless will be available as CD, limited colored vinyls and a special fan box, together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop. Pre-order it here.

Photo by Mirko Witzki

ABOUT ANY GIVEN DAY:
Although hailing from Germany, ANY GIVEN DAY are living The American Dream. Founded in 2012, they ignited interest in 2014 with their debut, My Longest Way Home (Official German album charts: #28). Then, they boldly proved they were more than just an internet phenomenon with 2016's Everlasting (Official German album charts: #14). ANY GIVEN DAY look back on countless tours and shows with the likes of CALIBAN, BURY TOMORROW, TRIVIUM, or SUICIDE SILENCE on stages of every size. On Overpower (Official German album charts: #19), ANY GIVEN DAY perfected their blend of unruly brutality, melodies, and catchiness. Stream and purchase Overpower here.
 
ANY GIVEN DAY ARE:
Dennis Diehl — Vocals
Andy Posdziech — Guitar
Dennis Ter Schmitten — Guitar
Michael Golinski — Bass
Leon Stiller — Drums

From Fall to Spring Announce Deluxe Edition Of "RISE" + Share "DRAW THE LI/NE" (Feat. Ethan Ross)

FROM FALL TO SPRING ANNOUNCE DELUXE EDITION OF DEBUT ALBUM RISE

BAND SHARES "DRAW THE LI/NE" (FEAT. ETHAN ROSS) — LISTEN

Get ready to dive deeper into the musical journey of German nu metal x rock band From Fall to Spring via the deluxe version of their  debut album RISE, due out December 15 via Arising Empire.

A treasure trove for fans, available both digitally and physically, with features from Ethan Ross and VYPER, spliced with shaking live versions of fan favorites, capturing the raw energy and passion of their performances.

Today, the band showcases "DRAW THE LI/NE," featuring Ethan Ross. It represents the fresh, dynamic and re-envisions the track in a potent way.

Listen below.

Physically, the RISE Deluxe Edition will come with a stylish beanie to keep you warm and rocking that fashionable From Fall to Spring vibe; an exclusive VIP lanyard, making you part of the band's inner circle; ta special signed poster card, plectrum, and a collectible pin plus a patch.

Pre-order RISE Deluxe Edition here.

"FFTS offer on "RISE" easily one of the most exciting debut albums of the year!" – Riot Vision

"With a modern mix of RATM and Linkin Park, the band is highly ranked by many" — EMP

"From Fall To Spring's debut is destined to be played throughout all seasons and this marvel will them them rise, literally to universal awareness" — Powerplay 

"This is a band to watch as this debut album absolutely slaps" —Devolution

"An album so weighty you’ll need a forklift to prise it from your turntable" — The Midlands Rocks

 "A captivating and impressive release!" — Original Rock 

ABOUT FROM FALL TO SPRING:
From Fall to Spring are newcomers from the southwest of Germany who have dedicated themselves to melodic new metal. With the two self-produced EPs A Better Tomorrow (2017) and Disconnected (2019), the guys got off to an impressive start and cracked the one million clicks mark on the popular streaming portals in 2020. The single "Supernova" also caused a stir abroad for the first time and, together with all the other singles now total over 11.7 million streams.

In view of this impressive number, the music industry naturally also took notice of the band, which eventually signed with Arising Empire, one of the biggest German rock and metal labels. Five singles with accompanying music videos followed, giving From Fall To Spring's social media profiles an enormous amount of attention.

The band, which consists of twin brothers Philip and Lukas Wilhelm (both vocals), Simon Triem (keyboard), Benedikt Veith (drums), Sebastian Monzel (guitar) and León Arend (bass), have amassed north of 109,000 followers on TikTok and over 31,000 on Instagram. This is also how festival organizers became aware of the band, who ended up playing at Full Force and Pell Mell Festival, among others, in 2022, and then completed a well-attended headlining tour in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

FROM FALL TO SPRING ARE:
Philip Wilhelm — Vocals
Lukas Wilhelm — Vocals + Guitar
Sebastian Monzel — Guitar
León Arend — Bass
Simon Triem — Keys
Benedikt Veith — Drums

KSENIA UNLEASHES EMPOWERING ANTHEM, "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY" A Celebration of Age and Empowerment

Ksenia, has officially released her latest single, "It's My Birthday." Produced by Mario Marchetti (Demi Lovato, JoJo, Super Junior) and co-written by Ksenia, this single was inspired by 50 Cent's classic

"In Da Club" infused with an empowering message. In a world where ageism unfairly impacts women, Ksenia's lyrics unabashedly proclaim, "It's my birthday! Still got it! Still the mother fucking life of the party!" The explicit yet non-offensive nature of her lyrics aims to resonate with women facing ageism, delivering a powerful message of self-confidence and resistance against societal norms. Ksenia states “I wanted to release a song for those girls in their late 20’s who think they’re officially too old for Leonardo DiCaprio.”

As a small-town Russian girl with big dreams, Ksenia has successfully made a name for herself, garnering over 400k followers across Instagram and TikTok and millions of streams across all platforms. Ksenia's journey from singing at birthday parties and weddings in Russia, to performing on iHeart Radio Live Sessions in NYC, is a testament to her determination and growth. Overcoming language barriers and redefining her artistic identity, Ksenia has successfully fused together her comedic flair with the emotional depth showcased in her music.

Having collaborated on past and upcoming projects with renowned producer Mario Marchetti (Demi Lovato, JoJo), and accomplished writers Gino Barletta (Katy Perry, Daya, Selena Gomez) and Melanie Fontana (Justin Bieber, The Chainsmokers, Britney Spears), Ksenia has consistently delivered infectious hits. Her 2020 release of "Fire with Fire," reached #47 on the iTunes pop chart and graced billboards in New York's Times Square. Notably, Ksenia's collaboration with Stevie Mackey on "Only Want You More" reached #28 on the iTunes pop chart, gaining recognition on Tidal's 'Rising Pop' playlist and TikTok's official 'Love' editorial playlist with over 760k streams on Spotify. The track's success led to features on MTV, Music Choice, and Nick Music rotations.

Stream on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/track/4TQc5rVigbygWUmaXrN6Eu?si=6834a3b2365f4637

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https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-my-birthday/1717067786?i=1717067788

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Russian-born and now LA-based, Ksenia began integrating her brand of tongue-in-cheek comedy into her music, often poking fun at the cultural follies of her homeland, while leaning into observational humor around societal issues. She’s now taken that comedy component directly to the stage, and has been performing her stand up routines across the USA (The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, Comedy Cellar NYC, The Comedy Chateau, Dangerfield’s Comedy Club, Flappers, UCB, The Hollywood Improv, The Hollywood Comedy, HaHa Club).

Initially navigating the realm of sad pop songs, Ksenia channeled her experiences as a Russian woman, expressing the depth of her emotions through her music. A whole album emerged from this period, encapsulating the essence of her journey and the universal theme of suffering. Despite her musical prowess, Ksenia encountered roadblocks in releasing her work, grappling with the challenge of navigating the music

industry independently. In a pivotal moment during her sad singing shows, an unintentional foray into humor opened a new chapter. Embracing the unexpected laughter from her audience, Ksenia decided to take a stand-up comedy class. Her unique brand of humorous rap, influenced by her stand-up routine, stands as a testament to resilience and creative innovation, embodying the spirit of an artist unafraid to redefine her narrative.

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Jordyn Shellhart Releases Cozy Christmas EP: 'Cross-Legged By The Fireplace'

Warner Music Nashville singer / songwriter Jordyn Shellhart is inviting fans to get cozy with her this holiday season with the release of her new Christmas EP, Cross-Legged By The Fireplace, available today. The news comes after Shellhart teased the release on social media earlier this week. Listen to the EP HERE. 
 
Produced by Cameron Jaymes, the holiday collection features a blend of timeless classics including Shellhart’s soulful take on Joni Mitchell’s “River,” a sweet and somber rendition of Ariana Grande’s contemporary holiday hit “Santa Tell Me,” and a duet with Austin Snell for an updated take on the Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani hit “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” Rounding out the festive four-song EP is an acoustic version of Shellhart’s own melancholic holiday original “Coming To Town (Fireplace Version).”
 
“I made this EP for people who want their Christmas music to sound like mulling spices, watching snow fall gently with a single deer in the distance or sitting cross-legged by fireplaces,” shares Shellhart. “I hope this EP serves to enhance those specific activities this holiday season.” 

Known for her emotive storytelling and soulful melodies, Cross-Legged By The Fireplace is a testament to her versatile artistry, finding her effortlessly infusing holiday classics with her own unique style and capturing the spirit of the season in a moody and atmospheric way as only she can.

Earlier this year, she released her label-debut album, Primrose, to widespread acclaim with Billboard calling it “a collection that offers immense career promise,” Country Now declaring it “a work of pure artistry that will take listeners on a unique musical journey,” while Nashville Lifestyles said Shellhart “jumps the line of intriguing new songsmiths with her debut…evocative in style and voice.” 
 
Pulling foundational inspiration from artists such as Emmylou Harris and Kris Kristofferson and modern sensibilities of Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, Shellhart has country music in her blood. Born in Wyoming and ultimately ending up in Nashville at the age of 10, Shellhart was thrown into the scene with a publishing deal at 14, followed by a record deal, Grand Ole Opry debut at 15 and on a country-wide tour by 16. In an anti-climactic, heartbreaking plot twist, she lost her voice in the midst of it all. 
 
Through a good number of twists, turns and worldview shakeups, she found herself singing again and racking up credits as a songwriter, including Little Big Town’s Grammy-nominated “Sugar Coat” and songs recorded by Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson, Don Williams and more. Now, Shellhart continues to share her music through her own voice.
 
Cross-Legged By The Fireplace is available now on all major streaming platforms. For the latest updates, visit jordynshellhart.com and follow along @jordynshellhart on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. 

About Jordyn Shellhart:
Like a coming-of-age novel chronicling the heroine's passage from childhood to womanhood, singer/songwriter Jordyn Shellhart's 12-track Primrose ventures from joyful to introspective, providing intimate yet vivid glimpses into the Wyoming-native's most formative moments and milestones. Although her first full album for Warner Music Nashville, its refinement and sophistication stems from more than a decade as a signed writer, earning cuts by Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson and Don Williams. Whether asking "Who Are You Mad At," crooning over not the loss of a lover but of their mother in "Tell Your Mother I'm Fine" or the retrospective "Maybe Someday You'll Have A Daughter," Shellhart's Primrose is the first chapter in what is sure to be a storied career. 

CHAYCE BECKHAM RELEASES “THIS OL’ RODEO,” AHEAD OF HIS PERFORMANCE AT NFR’S “RODEO WORLD 2023” ON DECEMBER 10 AT RESORTS WORLD LAS VEGAS

American Idol winner Chayce Beckham - who just made his Grand Ole Opry debut and wrapped Luke Bryan’s Country On and Farm Tours - today releases “This Ol’ Rodeo” via 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records, ahead of his show at NFR’s “Rodeo World 2023” on December 10 at Resorts World Las Vegas. As his entirely self-written, RIAA-PLATINUM hit single “23” surges toward Top 15 at US country radio and hit #1 at Canadian country radio, Beckham continues to showcase everything he and his music stands for - "pure, sincerely raw storytelling...pumping meaning into what country music is all about" (PopCulture), and "This Ol’ Rodeo” is no different. With his signature bluesy rasp at the forefront, a cowboy finds the one ready to take on his rugged ways in this new track anchored by a Cash-era, locomotion beat. Listen below.

“‘This Ol’ Rodeo’ is a song I’m excited to have out,” says Chayce. “It’s inspired by a close friend of mine. This one’s for all the cowboys and cowgirls out there, literally and figuratively. This song is about taking on something that might be a little bit wilder than you, trying to hang on, and loving it through the wins and losses whether it loves you back or not.” 

With his highly anticipated debut album on the way, “This Ol’ Rodeo,” follows the release of his captivating “Whiskey On The Wall,” the heart-pulsing “Little Less Lonely,” the gripping “Till The Day I Die” that he performed on American Idol earlier this year, the “heartbreak-induced insomnia” (Country Now) of “Keeping Me Up All Night,” and the incredible success of his debut EP Doin It Right that skyrocketed to No. 1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts. 

One of only three singles on the country radio chart this year that was self-penned by the artist, his smash debut “23” has become an anthemic staple in his live shows. Now RIAA-certified platinum, the semi-autobiographical song has racked up over 330 million on-demand streams and topped numerous viral charts, including #1 on iTunes All-Genre and Country charts. The first to ever win ABC’s American Idol with an original song, “23” is a deeply personal depiction of a man’s hardships, self-written during a particularly dark time in Beckham’s own life before he auditioned for the star-making competition series.

Since his history-making win, Beckham and his voice that Katy Perry said “sounds like the heart of America” has earned him critical acclaim from ABC’s Good Morning America and Jimmy Kimmel, E! News!, Billboard, People, CMT, PopCulture, Sweety High, American Songwriter and more. 

For more information on Chayce Beckham or for tickets to his upcoming shows, including his performance at NFR’s “Rodeo World 2023” on December 10 at Resorts World Las Vegas, visit HERE. 

About Chayce Beckham:

American Idol winner and “Artist to Watch” (Country Now, Country Swag, Music Mayhem Magazine, Sounds Like Nashville) Chayce Beckham is “no doubt a force to be reckoned with, while proving he will leave a scorching mark on the Country music genre for years to come” (PopCulture). “One of the most buzzed-about newcomers in Country music today” (Parade), Beckham’s debut EP Doin’ It Rightskyrocketed to No. 1 on iTunes All Genre and Country charts and received critical acclaim from E! News!, Billboard, People, CMT, PopCulture, American Songwriter, Sweety High and more. The first to ever win the competition show with an original song, his semi-autobiographical, self-written track “23” instantly shot to the top of numerous viral charts. Currently surging toward Top 15 at Country radio, Beckham’s “23” resonated so deeply with fans that it has continuously banked over 1 million on-demand streams per week since its 2021 release, amassing over 321 million thus far. A triple threat artist, Beckham is an incredibly captivating performer, powerhouse vocalist and talented songwriter who just made his Grand Ole Opry debut and wrapped Country superstar Luke Bryan’s 2023 Country On and Farm Tours. The rising country star, whose voice Katy Perry said “sounds like the heart of America,” went from working as a fork-lift driver to winning American Idol to appearing on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel, andLive with Kelly & Ryan to becoming a truly prolific songwriter in the room with some of Nashville’s best. Recognized as one of 10 new Country artists “destined for killer careers” (Country Swag) and the “Next Big Thing” by MusicRow, the “full-fledged Country star” (CMT) - who is readying his highly anticipated debut album - has released several new tracks this year including the rugged “This Ol’ Rodeo,” the gripping “Whiskey On The Wall” and “Till The Day I Die” along with the heart-pulsing “Little Less Lonely,” continuing his rise as “one of the best new country artists to watch out for” (PopCulture).

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Steve Hackett launches ‘People of the Smoke’; first single from ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’

Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett is set to release his new studio album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ on February 16th, 2024, via InsideOut Music. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’s’ 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his 30th solo release: “I love this album. It says the things I’ve been wanting to say for a very long time.”
 
Today he is pleased to reveal the first single, and the albums opening track, ‘People of the Smoke’, and you can watch the video now.

Steve says of the track: “People of the Smoke spins us all back in time to 1950, when bustling post-war London was stifled with smog from trains, chimneys, industry and smokers. I was born into that world! This song kicks off an album following my life’s journey both literally and metaphorically…”
 
The new album is available to pre-order on several different formats, including a Limited CD+Blu-ray media book (including 5.1 Surround Sound & 24bit high resolution stereo mixes), Standard CD Jewel case, Gatefold 180g Vinyl LP & as Digital Album. All feature the stunning cover painting by Denise Marsh. Pre-order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/TheCircusAndTheNightwhale
 
‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ is Steve’s first new music in over two years. Recorded between tours in 2022 and 2023 at Siren studio in the UK – with guest parts beamed in from Sweden, Austria, the US, Azerbaijan and Denmark, the line-up for ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’ includes some familiar faces alongside Steve on electric and acoustic guitars, 12-string, mandolin, harmonica, percussion, bass and vocals. Roger King (keyboards, programming and orchestral arrangements), Rob Townsend (sax), Jonas Reingold (bass), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Craig Blundell (drums) and Amanda Lehmann on vocals. Nick D’Virgilio and Hugo Degenhardt return as guests on the drum stool, engineer extraordinaire Benedict Fenner appears on keyboards and Malik Mansurov is back with the tar. Finally, Steve’s brother John Hackett is present once more on flute.

Summing up ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’, Steve says: “It’s a lovely journey that starts dirty, scratchy and smoky and becomes heavenly and divine. How can you resist it?”
 
Steve recently completed his North America Tour where he continued his ‘Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights’ run.  Next year he will tour the world extensively, including a brand newUK tour ‘Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo’, which will see him return to the legendary Royal Albert Hall.  For the full list of dates, head to: http://hackettsongs.com/tour.html

 
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INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY Reveals Unique Edvard Munch Walking Tour

Oslo is the city where Edvard Munch grew up and started out as an artist. oday, Oslo houses the largest part of Munch’s artistic production, including his best known masterpieces. Join our Munch tours and get to know one of the greatest artists of modern times!

Taking place during Inferno Metal Festival, from March 28 - 31, 2024!

"The Sick Child" by Edvard Munch

“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection

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INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2024 is now revealing another unique experience! "The Footsteps of Edvard Munch' is a unique walking tour of Oslo that chronicles the life and death of the infamous artist of intense paintings such as "The Scream," "Madonna," Vampire," etc. Oslo is the city where Edvard Munch grew up and started out as an artist. This is also the place where he spent the last decades of his life. Today, Oslo houses the largest part of Munch’s artistic production, including his best known masterpieces. Join our Munch tours and get to know one of the greatest artists of modern times!

The tour will take place in Oslo during Inferno Fest from March 29 - March 31, 2024. The info is as follows:

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF EDVARD MUNCH IN OSLO

FRIDAY 29, SATURDAY 30 AND SUNDAY 31. MARCH 2024

Friday, March 29: The tour starts at The Hub at 11.00 A.M.. After a brief introduction to Edvard Munch and his art, we will take a short walk to the Munch Museum. The guided tour will take you through the exhibitions Edvard Munch Infinite and Edvard Munch Monumental: these collection exhibitions invite you to explore the world of Edvard Munch, to experience famous motifs such as The Scream, Madonna, Vampire, The Sun, as well as other major works. The guided tour will end at 13.00, at the roof terrace on the 12th floor, with a unique view of the city. If you want to spend some more time at the Munch Museum, you have access to all the other exhibitions until closing time. NOK 350 per person + ticket fee including entrance to the Munch Museum .Pre-booking via Ticketmaster, for maximum 8 people. GET TICKETS HERE.

Saturday, March 31: The tour starts at The Hub at 11.00 A.M., with a short introduction to Edvard Munch’s life and art. We will take the tram to the Ekeberg Sculpture Park on the hillside of Oslo, to the vantage point where Munch got the inspiration to paint The Scream. After a walk through the Sculpture Park, we will have a short brake at Karlsborg Inn for some refreshment, enjoying the view on central Oslo and the Munch Museum. We will take the tram back to the city centre and walk over to the Munch Museum. The guided tour will take you through the exhibitions Edvard Munch Infinite and Edvard Munch Monumental: these collection exhibitions invite you to explore the world of Edvard Munch. The guided tour will end at 15.00, at the roof terrace on the 12th floor, with a unique view of the city. If you want to spend some more time at the Munch Museum, you have access to all the other exhibitions until closing time. NOK 450 per person + ticket fee. The price includes entrance to the Munch Museum and tram tickets. Pre-booking via Ticketmaster, for maximum 8 people. GET TICKETS HERE.

Sunday, March 31: The tour starts at The Hub at 11.00 A.M., with a short introduction to Edvard Munch’s life and art. We will walk for ½ hour through the city centre to Munch-places such as the Grand Café on the parade street Karl Johan, to Pilestredet 30, where Munch spent seven years of his childhood, to the University of Oslo’s downtown campus and the Aula, with the huge decorations The Sun, The History and Alma Mater, to the National Museum. Before the guided tour starts in the iconic Munch-room we will have a short break in the cafeteria for some refreshments. The tour will end at 15.00 in the National Museum, but you have access to all the other exhibitions until closing time. NOK 450 per person + ticket fee.. The price includes entrance to the National Museum. Pre-booking via Ticketmaster, for maximum 8 people. GET TICKETS HERE.

MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2024 Reveals 19 More Bands + Daily Schedules, Extends Early Bird Ticket Prices

SYMPHONY X, AVATAR, LACUNA COIL, DESTRUCTION, BLEED FROM WITHIN, ETERNAL CHAMPION, DEVOURMENT, PROFANATICA, NIGHT DEMON, MARTYR AD, UADA, VISIGOTH, NECROFIER, CENOTAPH, CLOAK, ALLUVIAL, VIOGRESSION, BEYOND THRESHOLD & AMERIKAN OVERDOSE have now joined the lineup! More bands TBA!

The legendary festival that was successfully resurrected in 2023 is set to return May 16 - 19, 2024 at The Rave/Eagles Club!

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After a successful return of Milwaukee Metal Festival in 2023, the iconic midwestern, multi-day event is now revealing 19 more bands and daily schedules for the highly anticipated 2024 edition, with more TBA! To celebrate this absolutely stacked lineup, Milwaukee Metal Fest is extending early bird tickets through December 11, 2023!

Co-organizer and Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta comments, "This year’s line up is growing fast & we’re extremely excited to have some of the best bands in the world headed to Milwaukee in May of 2024.” 

Co-organizer Tim Borror adds, "This is already an incredible line up and we still aren’t finished. We are committed to this music and making this the best party in metal. Don’t miss Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024”

The daily lineup is now as follows:

Friday, May 17:

Blind Guardian

Kamelot

Symphony X

Destruction

Marduk

Metal Church

Incantation

Profanatica

Eternal Champion

Visigoth

UADA

Night Demon

Necrofier

Silva

Ancient Entities

Saturday, May 18:

Mr. Bungle

Hatebreed

Katatonia

Death To All (Performing Two Unique Sets)

Deicide

Possessed

The Red Chord

Skinless

Martyr AD

Heathen

Devourment

Internal Bleeding

Cenotaph

Cloak

Embryonic Autopsy

Eyes of the Living

Sunday, May 19:

Slaughter to Prevail

Avatar

In Flames

Death To All (Performing Two Unique Sets)

Lacuna Coil

Bleed From Within

Alluvial

Viogression

Beyond Threshold

The festivities will kick off with a pre-party on May 16 while the main festival will run May 17 - 19at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, WI and is promised to have bigger headliners, more food, vendors, live podcasts and other surprises!

The festival returned to prominence in 2023 under the watchful eye of Hatebreed frontman and podcaster Jamey Jasta and Sound Talent Group's Tim Borror, as well as the team at The Rave / Eagles Club, where so many of the original festivals took place.

Early bird tickets are on sale now and available for a limited time! 1, 2 & 3 day options with zero interest payment plans available at Etix.com.

Fans can visit the official Milwaukee Metal Fest site and sign up for the mailing list for first access to information and exclusive content HERE.

More details will soon be announced! Stay tuned...!

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GAUPA - Release Video For 'Sömnen & Febersvan - Live At Monkey Moon Studios'

Swedish progressive psychedelic rock band GAUPA has released a video for their digital single, 'Sömnen & Febersvan - Live At Monkey Moon Studios', a live rendition of two contrasting songs culminating in a captivating psychedelic experience.

It's the second excerpt from an intimate studio session the band played in late May 2023. Following their much-lauded appearances at both Desertfest London and Desertfest Berlin, GAUPA went to Monkey Moon Recordings in Dortmund, Germany and recorded three songs live over the course of an afternoon, 'Moloken' from their critically acclaimed most recent album Myriad as well as a breathtakingly intense 11-minute joint version of their songs 'Sömnen' and 'Febersvan', the former also from Myriad, the latter taken off of GAUPA's self-titled first EP. 

You can listen to the full session at all digital streaming services. 

Don't forget to catch GAUPA live on the road with fellow Swedes GRAVEYARD in February 2024!

Watch 'Sömnen & Febersvan - Live At Monkey Moon Studios below.

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P.O.D. Share "AFRAID TO DIE" (Feat. Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk) Video

Platinum-selling rock juggernaut P.O.D. — Sonny Sandoval [vocals], Marcos Curiel [guitar], and Traa Daniels [bass] — kicked off the fall with the video for their new single "DROP," which features a vicious vocal cameo from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe. It earned quick press accolades from Metal Injection, Consequence, Revolver, Idioteq, The Pit, Yahoo!, and Knotfest.

Today, the band is back with another blast and is sharing the video for the equally eruptive single "AFRAID TO DIE," featuring Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk.

Watch and listen below

It's an anthemic song with an edge — and the collaboration was born of P.O.D. and Jinjer's Fall 2022 tour.
 

"'AFRAID TO DIE' is a combination of cryptic and triumphant melodies," says Curiel. "It has storytelling rhymes and chugged verses, and a wide open, melodic yet semi-morbid, chorus. It's anthemic In every sense of the word."

He continues, "Our dear friend Tatiana Shmayluk offers her unique approach and we had incredible musical chemistry with her. This is P.O.D. hitting the human core of our existence and dealing with love, fear, integrity, and most of all, family and friends. It's ultimately an abundance of love and life."

PHOTO CREDIT: Spencer Peck (@peckafilm)

ABOUT P.O.D.: 
They've been a band — and a vital one at that — for more than 30 years. But ask rock icons P.O.D. what still inspires them after all this time, and they'll tell you they still operate as if they're perpetual underdogs. Yes, with every new album they release, with every show they play, these musical lifers still feel they have something to prove. "We're still here and we're still creating some of the best music we've ever made," says guitarist Marcos Curiel. "When it comes to heart, grit and soul, P.O.D. is your band." Adds vocalist Sonny Sandoval: "We're always still proving who we are — always having that punk-rock mentality."
 
It's this mindset, this unrelenting grit that has long defined the platinum-selling P.O.D. and continues to do so as they march proudly into the next era of their long-winding journey of a career. Now, they are nearly five years removed from their previous studio album, Circles, which to date has been streamed more than 50 million times and spawned the hit "Listening to Silence." Earlier this year, the band returned with new single "DROP." The track is a sonic boom of a cut, and features a thrilling vocal turn from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe. "Dude, it's the sickest thing ever," Curiel said of "DROP," which was inspired by the guitarist's longtime love of electronic music. "When that drop hits, everyone knows it," he adds. "We needed to create a song in that way…P.O.D. style."
 
P.O.D.'s audience has always been at the core of everything the band does, and to that end, their live shows remain essential to who they are. They've played major festivals including the Sick New World, INKcarceration and Hell and Heaven Fest, and have shared stages with the likes of KORN, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Evanescence and Seether. 

DEFEATED SANITY Sign with Season of Mist

Season of Mist is proud to welcome Defeated Sanity to our label!

Defeated Sanity have a long and bloody history. Their 1996 demo, Devoured By The Black, was crafted by father-son duo Wolfgang Teske and Lille Gruber.

Over the next 20 years, Defeated Sanity grew to become one of the most consistently innovative bands in all of death metal. Their take on sheer brutality is unmatched. The musicianship is frantic yet precise, informed by jazz, classical and a bloodthirsty taste for the old-school. Add today’s blistering modern playing style to the mix and you get a uniquely grotesque cocktail that has brought metalheads from across the globe to their knees, begging for more.      

After starting out via UK label Grindethic, Defeated Sanity found a new home on Willowtip. They released four acclaimed albums for the US label. Chapters of Repugnance was classified by Blabbermouth as “exactly the kind of sewage-spew bulldozing to which BDM devotees flock”, who recommended long-time bassist Jacob Schmidt’s low end for anyone interested in having “a lifetime of inner ear problems”. Even Pitchfork weighed in on their follow-up Passages Into Deformity, asserting that Defeated Sanity have always been a decapitated head above their peers.  

With the two-headed monster Disposal of the Dead / Dharmata, Defeated Sanity did something unheard of: they recorded a split with...themselves? The first half of the album was written in their native tongue of death metal, while the other veered all the way into progressive death metal by placing Cynic/Death to All vocalist Max Phelps at the helm.    

Heck, Defeated Sanity even broke onto the Billboard charts with their last album The Sanguinary Impetus, which fully welcomed vocalist Josh Welshman into their blood-soaked fold.  

Now, Defeated Sanity are signing to Season of Mist. Joined by new guitarist Vaughn Stoffey, the band are hard at work on their seventh album, which will come out sometime in 2024. They're also playing next year's Maryland Deathfest with new labelmates Severe Torture and Brodequin.     

"We are extremely pleased to announce our signing to Season of Mist", the band says. "We want to thank Willowtip for their contributions to Defeated Sanity's legacy. Looking back, it has been quite a journey for us, from Chapters to Sanguinary. The band has musically grown immensely over the years, and so has our fanbase.

We are ready to start our next chapter under the Season of Mist banner and have never been more committed to delivering the finest blend of technical and brutal death metal that's ever been brought forth. More album details coming soon!"

Line-up
Lille Gruber - Drums
Jacob Schmidt - Bass
Vaughn Stoffey - Guitar
Josh Welshman - Vocals

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Lowlives Announce Spinefarm Signing + Band Shares Video For "Liar"

After a series of independent single and EP releases, West Coast-based raucous rockers LOWLIVES have announced their signing to SPINEFARM MUSIC.

Drummer Luke Johnson says, "We started this band with almost zero expectations. We just wanted to write music. At that poin,t we weren't even sure if this band would play live. Since then, it's been a complete 180. A hard path of pulling favors, blagging shows, putting songs out with very little help, besides a select few who saw the vision. To be here today, with a release partner like Spinefarm. is such an achievement for us. We couldn't be more excited to work with a world-class team."

Accompanying the signing announcement is video for the new single "Liar."

Watch it  below

"I wrote 'Liar' right in the middle of the first COVID lockdown," states vocalist/guitarist Lee Downer. "Once the panic had kinda settled down, the song came together in about 10 minutes. Lyrically, it started out about putting on a brave face, pretending that I was OK throughout it when I probably wasn't… almost convincing myself that everything would be alright. When we worked on the demo, I'd written at Luke's studio, we wrote the rest of the lyrics, and it became more about being someone you're not [and] feeling like you don't fit in to the point of creating a fake world in an attempt to feel more comfortable. You really want to tell the truth, but you're bought in to the lies so much that they have become your own personal truth.

LOWLIVES released their debut EP Burn Forever before embarking on their first-ever tour. Scheduled to support The Used, the band found itself in Europe with no shows to play after the headliners were forced to cancel last minute. Immediately getting on the phone and calling in favors from contacts they'd built in their respective former bands, the determined four-piece managed to book themselves two week's’ worth of shows, including a packed out headline appearance at London's Black Heart, and managed to fit in a live recording session for Daniel P Carter's Radio One Rockshow at the BBC's Maida Vale studios.

LOWLIVES returned to Europe that summer for the rescheduled THE USED tour and festival appearances including Reading & Leeds.

Further DIY efforts to tap into their network saw the band hit the road on both sides of the Atlantic with the likes of New Years Day, The Dirty Nil, Plague Vendor, and Saosin, to name a few.

With new material in the pipeline and a powerhouse record label behind them to build on their solid foundations, the world is about to find out just how high LOWLIVES can go.

PHOTO CREDIT: Wil Foster

LOWLIVES ARE:
Lee Downer — Vocals/Guitar
Jaxon Moore — Guitar
Steve Lucarelli — Bass
Luke Johnson — Drums

ONErpm Launches Two New Entities: ONErpm Enterprise Solutions & OFFstep.com

ONErpm, one of the leading independent and forward-thinking music labels and distribution companies in the world, is proud to announce the launch of two new entities, bringing the total number of companies under its umbrella to five, with important changes to ONErpm’s core business.
 
The first, ONErpm Enterprise Solutions, is a Software as a Service (SAAS) platform that adapts ONErpm’s proprietary Content Management System (CMS) to cater to the unique needs of record labels and content owners seeking to grow more efficiently. This comprehensive administrative system streamlines digital distribution of music and videos and other essential day-to-day operations, including managing artist marketing campaigns, assigning work tasks to departmental employees and setting up payments, among other activities. The platform empowers companies to efficiently scale operations with transparency and has been a transformative factor for ONErpm since the inception of its CMS in 2019. Since then, ONErpm has experienced a more than fourfold increase in revenues and staff, largely due to economies of scale achieved.
 
“We want to partner with like-minded companies who need the technology and tools we have developed and fine-tuned over the years to take their business to the next level” adds CEO Emmanuel Zunz. “We see a need for this service as there are many interesting labels that might struggle to grow in an increasingly competitive environment where having robust tech will give them the competitive edge to succeed.”
 
The second company, OFFstep.com, which is Enterprise Solutions first project, is the group’s new DIY offering, where independent artists can upload and distribute unlimited releases for as low as $12 per year while retaining 100% of their royalties. At this price point, OFFstep offers the most affordable plan of its kind. As a result, ONErpm will only partner with artists and labels with whom it has forged relationships and, moving forward, DIY clients will be directed to OFFstep. 
 
Throughout its evolution, ONErpm shifted its focus toward offering bespoke solutions to artists and record labels and naturally became a full-service music label and distribution provider. With OFFstep, the company better caters to the needs of DIY customers in a way they have become accustomed to, at the most competitive price point. Upgrades to intermediate and advanced plans that unlock additional features and permissions are also available.
 
“Migrating ONErpm’s basic distribution service to OFFstep has been a long time coming, states Zunz. “For years we have invested in marketing personnel and built a global marketing infrastructure that can render services at scale while tackling the challenges of a constantly evolving digital market,” Zunz concludes.
 
With the addition of ONErpm’s publishing division introduced in 2022 and the company’s creative arm ONErpm Studios, that oversees recording and video production, ONErpm consists of five distinct entities, each with its unique focus and goals, yet that share synergies with one another. 
 
Collectively the group provides a wider array of flexible and tailor-made services to various stakeholders in the music industry. This includes DIY artists embarking on their careers via OFFstep, emerging and established artists on a strong growth trajectory or record labels needing value-added services from ONErpm, and enterprises in different stages of development that need greater independence and flexibility leveraging ONErpm’s technology. Enterprise Solutions will also serve as a vehicle for strategic joint ventures with promising entities, as the technology can be combined with financial investments and marketing services.

About ONErpm:
ONErpm is a leading next-generation music group and record label operating globally in 43 locations powered by a staff of 600. At its core ONErpm offers label services to artists seeking to elevate their careers and operates one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks. Offering a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, SAAS, business intelligence, publishing, accounting, and global payment solutions, ONErpm provides the infrastructure needed to help creators and content owners succeed. As a trusted partner, ONErpm emphasizes transparency in everything it does, from executing a marketing campaign to making payments. 

Levels Announce "Pulse" EP + Share "Siren Hymn" Video

SharpTone Records recently welcomed Central Arkansas-based quartet Levels — Kolby Carignan [vocals], Jager Felice [guitar], Jacob Hubbard[bass], and Dalton Kennerly [drums] — to its global roster.

Today, Levels are pleased to announce the new Pulse EP. It arrives on February 2. Pre-order it here.

The band has also shared the new song "Siren Hymn." Watch the video below.

"'Siren Hymn' tells a story about the deep affection a person can have toward a significant other," the band states. "If you've ever experienced the bliss and the feelings that come along with entering and sustaining a loving experience, then you will relate to this track. The song displays the absolute highest of highs that two souls can reach together as one."

Since emerging in 2016, Levels have consistently challenged themselves and the culture of heavy music. Following the 2018 release of the self-titled Levels LP, their signature style evolved across fan favorite singles such as "Encapsulate," "Eon," and "Chauvinist," which amassed over 649K Spotify streams and counting. Along the way, the band performed alongside everyone from VRSTY and Glass Hands to Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada, Oceano, and more. The band also powered this rise in D.I.Y. fashion, recording, mixing, and producing the songs and shooting and even editing their own videos. During 2023, they entered KonKrete Studios with producer Jonathan Dolese to record new music. The musicians channeled inspirations as diverse as Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, The Prodigy, Poppy, and Static-X in addition to jungle, trance, and house.

Alienist Sign To UNFD + Share Video For "Prisoner Of You"

Wollongong five-piece Alienist unleash towering metalcore mayhem with their brand new single "Prisoner Of You," out now. The new track also heralds the group announcing its worldwide signing to UNFD.

"We are beyond excited to start this journey with UNFD," Alienist share of their new label home. "We have all grown up idolizing bands from this label and to now be a part of it is absolutely surreal!"

Weaving a biting commentary on a toxic relationship alongside catharsis, "Prisoner Of You" dazzles with its angular riffs, caustic verses, and swelling, melodic choruses, pushing Alienist's hulking prowess into a brand new stratosphere alongside powerful ruminations at its core. The track's accompanying music video, directed by Ten of Swords Media, captures and amplifies the track's urgency and energy, with Alienist also showcasing their magnetic live prowess in the process.

Watch the video below.

"'Prisoner Of You' is an analysis of a toxic and abusive relationship and how it can feel to be in that situation with no escape in sight, to be a prisoner," Alienist share of their brand new track. "It comes from an angry perspective towards the abusive person that has attempted to destroy us emotionally or physically and the realisation of how terrible an individual that commits those acts towards someone is. It hopefully serves as a reminder to people that these situations are not okay and to seek help and support if they feel like they're in a toxic or abusive relationship."

Named for an anachronistic term for psychiatry, Alienist forged from the remnants of a former covers band, with the current lineup consisting of Lachlan Forsberg (Vocals), Damon Renes (Guitar), Anthony Vella (Guitar), Chris Olliffe (Bass), and Jake Ceely (Drums), convening over a shared passion for crafting meaningful and memorable music alongside influences ranging from I Prevail and Wage War, to Bring Me The Horizon, Architects, Polaris, and Northlane. 

From their debut single, 2019's Social Faker, through to their most recent track prior to today, 2022's Exile, Alienist relentlessly enamour with their modern flair and infectious design. And it's this heavy yet nuanced nature of glistening light and menacing shade that has seen the Wollongong five-piece previously secure airplay on triple j, perform alongside the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Make Them Suffer, Ocean Grove, Yours Truly and Fit For An Autopsy at UNIFY Off The Record in 2023, open for juggernauts Northlane and Gravemind, and tick off an almost sold out national headline tour -- and all without breaking a sweat in an exceedingly short space of time.

ABOUT ALIENIST:
Hailing from Wollongong, Australia, metalcore five-piece Alienist relentlessly enamour with modern flair and infectious design, wielding elasticated riffs, soaring melodics, and ambient gloss offset against beast-mode breakdowns, caustic grooves, and fiery sonic chasms.

With influences spanning the likes of Wage War, I Prevail, Bring Me The Horizon, and Polaris fused with their burgeoning trademark sound, Alienist have swiftly stormed the heavy scene in a remarkably short space of time, chalking up triple j airplay, supports alongside Northlane and Gravemind, an appearance at UNIFY Off The Record and an almost sold out national headline tour in a mere two years outside of the pandemic pause.

Now with their gazes firmly fixed on 2024, prepare to witness Alienist in a whole new light. Wollongong's best-kept secret is out and ready to take on the world.

The Amity Affliction Share "Show Me Your God" Remix By Prblm Chld

NEW ALBUM NOT WITHOUT MY GHOSTS OUT NOW

 Australian metalcore trailblazers THE AMITY AFFLICTION — Joel Birch[vocals], Ahren Stringer [vocals, bass], Dan Brown [lead guitar], and Joe Longobardi [drums] — dropped their new album Not Without My Ghosts, earlier this year via Pure Noise. Get it here or here.

Today, the band has shared the Prblm Chld remix for "Show Me Your God."

Listen below.

"When I first listened to this mix, I was instantly so happy with it," states Brown. "We've had things remixed or reimagined in the past and they've all been great to listen to. But generally, it takes time to warm up to them. This version of 'Show Me Your God' hooked me in straight away."

The Amity Affliction just wrapped a super successful U.S. tour supporting Parkway Drive and a sold-out tour of Australia. The band will be embarking on its biggest-ever European headline tour starting next week and running through December.

Not Without My Ghosts boasts multiple features — something the band has not incorporated into a release in quite some time — including late New Zealand rapper Louie Knuxx, who passed away in 2021, as well as Comeback Kid's Andrew Neufeld, The Plot in You's Landon Tewers, and Phem. 

MORE FROM THE AMITY AFFLICTION:
"Show Me Your God"    
"It's Hell Down Here"    
"I See Dead People" (Feat. Louie Knuxx)    
"Not Without My Ghosts" (Feat. Phem)

ABOUT THE AMITY AFFLICTION:
Since emerging in 2008 with their debut Severed Ties, Australian powerhouse The Amity Affliction have consistently delivered. They've tallied over a billion streams worldwide, clocked four No. 1 records, have earned multiple Gold and Platinum certifications in their home country, and enjoyed a string of Top 30-charting albums on Billboard. They've also received critical accolades from Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, The Noise, and more. Throughout their career, The Amity Affliction have remained a featured attraction on some of the biggest festivals in the world — from Download UK, Reading and Leeds, Vans Warped Tour, Rock am Ring, Rock im park, Graspop, Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville, Hellfest, Slam Dunk, Jera on Air, and more! The band has sold out countless headline treks and have hit the road with everyone from A Day to Remember to Motionless in White to Silverstein to Sum 41 to Beartooth to PVRIS. New album Not Without My Ghosts arrives in Spring 2023. 
 
SELECT DISCOGRAPHY:
Youngbloods (2010)
Chasing Ghosts (2012)
Let the Ocean Take Me (2014)
This Could Be Heartbreak (2016)
Misery (2018)
Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020)

Brooklyn electro-hiphop artist ALY G serves up an ode to womanhood on new single 'Super Power'

"Her catchy yet conscious sound, finds crunchy electro beats colliding with punchy hip hop" ~ God is in the TV Zine

"Her confident verses pirouette over electronic soundscapes, serving as a clarion call to the disenfranchised... a rallying cry, an ode to defiance in the face of encroaching change" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Pays homage to the vibrant spirit of Brooklyn while delivering a catchy, 80s-inspired rap sound with a touch of electro influences. 'Build It Up' is not just a song; it’s an anthem of resilience and the unwavering spirit of creative communities" ~ Skylight Webzine


Brooklyn electro-rapper Aly G presents her new single ‘Super Power’. With her catchy yet conscious electro-rap, she exalts women’s various powers, which exhibit themselves both in expected and quite surprising ways.  

Aly G is the neon hip hop doppelganger of musician, producer, choreographer and singer-songwriter Alyson Greenfield, spitting rapid-fire rhymes with equal parts fun, feminism and fierceness, slaying the mic with quirky, clever raps about gentrification, misogyny, superpowers and ovaries.

Alyson Greenfield is also one-half of POLYVOX, a duo with Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs), creator and curator of NYC’s famed Loser’s Lounge. Earning praise from NYC's The Deli, Greenfield was also one of the first five artists chosen to record at Converse’s Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn.

‘Super Power’ proclaims that being a woman is inherently a Super Power in itself. It tells personal stories of fighting off muggers and sexual assaulters with a feistiness that might be unexpected. It asserts that the ability to give birth and sustain another life is so badass, that women can be as fierce as needed in any situation.

“In flight or fight situations, you learn which way you go and, when I was mugged in Chicago and in another instance, sexually assaulted on the subway in NYC, I learned I am definitely a fighter. My energy got so big that both of the guys ended up running away from me. Instead of total fear, the thoughts in my head were, "Get away from me. My stuff is not yours! My body is not yours! Get out of my space! “I had heard the story of a woman who lifted a car to save her baby (which I reference in the track), and I felt that same adrenaline pumping through me, making me feel almost superhuman, in these situations," says Aly G.

“In the track I say, "Anything you can do, I can do bleeding / My body can sustain life through a feeding".  We don't have to be able to sprout webs from our fingers or fly through the air in order to do superhuman things, because as women we already have the power to do and face impossible things just by being who and what we are.”

This single follows Aly G’s debut single 'Build It Up', which claps back at the urban renewal trend and increasing gentrification in Brooklyn, showcasing her socially conscious NYC vibe, whip-smart vocab, sly comedic observances and rapid-fire delivery.

An Ohio native, Alyson started freestyling while at college in Wisconsin, the rhymes spontaneously popping into her head. With her MFA in creative writing, she moved to NYC and built up a following as a singer-songwriter until one night at a hip hop club, a spark ignited that birthed the artist, who evolved into Aly G. Incorporating beatboxing into her performances, along with covers of her fave 90s rap classics, she gained attention from The New Yorker and HuffPost for her innovative genre-blending and high energy performances. She has also recorded her own renditions of LL Cool J's 'Mama Said Knock You Out' and Coolio’s 'Gangsta’s Paradise'.

Inspired by Lauryn Hill, Saul Williams, Santigold, and Salt-N-Pepa, she began writing material that personified the fun-loving, colorful swagger of Aly G, including the hilarious true story about a friend’s unfortunate celeb experience 'Michael Cera C*ckblocked Me at SXSW'. Twice featured at The American Beatboxing Championships (earning props from Rahzel from The Roots), she has performed alongside artist /actress Awkwafina and visionary emcee Jean Grae.

Alyson’s music and original compositions have been featured on Fox, Lifetime, AOL, WNYC, and in TV/films including 'Conception', 'Super Sleuths', 'Creatures of Comfort', 'Dance Moms' and 'The American Templars'. She also founded NYC’s Tinderbox Music Festival, showcasing over 100 emerging female musicians from around the world in its four-year run, garnering press from The New York Times, Time Out New York, Billboard, Glamour and more.

As of November 29, 'Super Power' is available from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Aly G is currently working on new collabs with producers JON BLOK and Grammy-nominated producer Baby Paul (Nas, J Dilla, Monie Love, Kanye West).

CREDITS
Lyrics written by Aly G
Lyrics and Rapping by Aly G
Music and performance by Aly G and Jon Blok
Production, mixing & mastering by Jon Blok
Recorded in Bushwick / Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Artist photos by Rachel Neifeld


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KALLIAS Kicks Off East Coast Tour w/ IATT

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Progressive death metal rising stars Kallias will be embarking on a run of East Coast performances along with IATT! The 'Reign of Terror' tour will kick off tomorrow, November 30, in Allston, MA and will work its way down the coast until the final curtain on December 3 in Philadelphia, PA. The full itinerary can be found below!

Kallias will be supporting its brand new full-length, 'First Ascent,' which was just released digitally on August 25, 2023, via AISA Distribution! The record can be streamed everywhere

Kallias U.S. Tour Dates (Reign of Terror Tour w/ IATT):

11/30: Allston, MA @ O'Briens

12/01: Brooklyn, NY @ The Kingsland

12/02: Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz

12/03: Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy

Kallias is comprised of players who are masters of their craft. Nicole Papastavrou's solid history of songwriting and tight rhythms paired with Colin Cook's jazzy and technical leads are the perfect compliment. JP Andrade's undeniably precise percussion serves the music on every level, from jazz-influenced melodic sections to satisfyingly odd rhythms for the eager prog-loving ear. Beautifully woven bass lines by Chris Marrone provide an indomitable structure and embrace for each instrument — never overpowering, yet always highlighting.

For modern day prog and metal fans, Kallias can be compared to bands such as Opeth, Meshuggah, and Decapitated. The quartet holds a musical chemistry that is few and far between and that will keep you in the foreground from the beginning with bone-chilling introductions. This is by no means background music. Kallias creates their own genre for a panoramic audio experience that demands the listener's undivided attention to focus and feel.

Kallias Lineup:

Nicole Papastavrou - Guitars + Vocals

Chris Marrone - Bass + Vocals

Colin Cook - Guitars

John Paul “JP” Andrade - Drums

'First Ascent' Recording Lineup:

Nicole Papastavrou: Guitar, Vocals

Chris Marrone: Bass, Vocals

John Paul “JP” Andrade: Drums

Zaki Ali: Guitar

Special Guests:

Jeff Loomis (Nevermore, Arch Enemy) on "Irrational Fear"

Rafael Trujillo (ex-Obscura, Obsidious) on "21 Grams"

Greg Burgess (Allegaeon, Nuclear Power Trio) on "Nine in Time"

Colin Cook (Stanley Clarke Band) on "Matter Eater"

Album credits:

Written by Kallias; Nicole Papastavrou, Chris Marrone, John Paul Andrade, Zaki Ali

Produced by Zaki Ali

Recorded at Redshift Recording and Cinderella Man Studios by Zaki Ali

Mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren

Cover Art:

3D Art by Francesco Artusato (Light The Torch, ex- All Shall Perish)

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Cameron Alexander Covers "Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl" With A Massive Food Fight

Rising pop punk prodigy, Cameron Alexander, has today released a new cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl" alongside an energetic music video featuring a legendary food fight. Fans can watch the brand new video below.

With catchy melodies, soaring choruses, and the signature grit of pop punk, Cameron Alexander brings a fresh and contemporary edge to the pop punk sound, drawing inspiration from legends of the genre while infusing it with his unique style. Cameron's rendition of Olivia Rodrigo's heartfelt ballad brings a fresh and energetic twist to the already emotionally charged lyrics. Cameron injects new life into the song with his infectious enthusiasm, all while staying true to the essence of the original. The unconventional choice of a moving school bus as the battleground for the food fight adds an extra layer of excitement, turning the video into a must-watch event.

Speaking on today's single release, Cameron Alexander shares:

"I love covering songs because it’s a great way to introduce listeners to different genres of music they wouldn’t normally listen to by using music they already love. I love Olivia’s style and sound, and as soon as her album “Guts” came out I had to listen to it front to back and choose a song to cover. Her songwriting and attitude translate super well into punk music, and I think my version is a win-win for fans of pop music and fans of anything rock."

Elevated by the collaboration of decorated producers Justin Cortelyou (Taylor Swift, Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) and Liam Muckala (Anthony Amorim, Tornsey, Eva Snyder), Cameron Alexander has infused his music with a blend of contemporary innovation and timeless authenticity, setting the stage for his rise as an artist to watch in the industry. As more begins to approach on the horizon, be sure to stay tuned for more Cameron Alexander news coming soon.

ABOUT CAMERON ALEXANDER

Cameron Alexander is an emerging force in the pop punk scene who effortlessly bridges the gap between the old and new. With a deep respect for the genre's pioneers and a keen ear for contemporary trends, he crafts a captivating blend of nostalgia and modernity. Cameron has a deep care for his sound by playing every instrument in his tracks, yet it's his relatability and knack for weaving meaningful, heartfelt lyrics with a touch of honest wit that truly resonates with fans. A torchbearer for a new generation of guitar-wielding youth, he's revitalizing the spirit of pop punk while wholeheartedly embracing the modern musical landscape.

Photo Credit - Alyssa Rubio