ERRA Announce Spring 2024 North American Headline Tour

February 6, 2024

ERRA ANNOUNCE SPRING 2024 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

MAKE THEM SUFFER, VOID OF VISION, + NOVELISTS TO APPEAR

Prolific metalcore progressives ERRA recently announced their new album CURE, which arrives on April 5 via UNFD. Pre-order it here.

Watch the video for the new single "CURE," which Revolver christened as "massive," below.

Additionally, the band has announced its upcoming Spring 2024 headline North American tour, with Make Them Suffer, Void of Vision, and Novelists as support. The tour kicks off on April 23 in Philly and runs through June 2 in NYC. All dates are below.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, February 9 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

ERRA ON TOUR:
WITH MAKE THEM SUFFER, VOID OF VISION, + NOVELISTS:
4/23 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
4/24 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
4/26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
4/27 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (Heaven)
4/28 — Birmingham, AL — Iron City
4/30 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
5/01 — Tampa, FL — Jannus Live
5/03 — Houston, TX — Rise Rooftop
5/04 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
5/05 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
5/07 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
5/08 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
5/10 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
5/11 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory
5/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Echoplex
5/13 — Santa Cruz, CA — Catalyst
5/15 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/17 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
5/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
5/21 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
5/23 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
5/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
5/25 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
5/26 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
5/28 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrews Hall
5/29 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
5/31 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
6/01 — Boston, MA — Paradise
6/02 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza

ERRA ARE:
J.T. Cavey — Vocals
Jesse Cash — Vocals + Guitars
Conor Hesse — Bass
Alex Ballew — Drums
Clint Tustin — Guitar

Borknagar Drop "Moon" Video — WATCH / New Album Out "Fall" 2/23!

February 6, 2024

NEW ALBUM FALL OUT FEBRUARY 23 VIA CENTURY MEDIA

BORKNAGAR, Norway's pioneers of avant-garde/progressive black metal, will release their monumental 12th studio album Fall on February 23 via longtime record label partners Century Media Records.

Pre-order it here.

Today, a third single off the upcoming Fall album is being released.

Check out "Moon" in a stunning animated clip created by visual artist Costin Chioreanu/Twilight13Media below.

Øystein G. Brun states, "Hi all! We are extremely proud to present you with the third single 'Moon' from our upcoming album Fall. 'Moon' is written by ICS Vortex and adds yet another step to our always evolving musical adventure. As with 'Up North,' we are thrilled to be able to work with our friend Costin Chioreanu/Twilight 13 Media once again for a profound and sophisticated visual completion of the song. We sincerely hope you enjoy the song/video as much as we do! We truly love it!"

Videographer Costin Chioreanu, who also created the single's artwork as pictured above, says,"When I am working with a band with a respectful fanbase who have very high expectations, the pressure over the shoulders is of course more intense than any other daily project. But when it also is the second collaboration with a band like that — a few years ago I already illustrated the song 'Up North' for BORKNAGAR — the pressure gets at least double. I am extremely grateful to these amazing musicians and also Century Media for trusting my skills unconditionally, as this is the drug which keeps me high on bringing into this dimension such unique manifestations of visual art as the animation video I created for 'Moon.' Feeling also very connected with the theme of the song, being at a time in my life completely drowned in the surreal nectar of this type of poem, I could dress it honorably into the right images. I think this video is pushing by all means the limits of heavy metal aesthetics into a new and fresh fruitful zone."

Previously, the album's opening track "Summits" was made available in a visualizer clip created by Wanderley Perna/W Designer here and furthermore the song "Nordic Anthem" was launched in a video created by Marius Martinsen, Kenneth Williams and Lars A. Nedland via the production company High & Low here.

Fall includes eight majestic tracks across 54 epic minutes of playing time, once again brilliantly mixed by Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Amon Amarth, Kreator), and featuring stunning album cover artwork by Eliran Kantor (Testament, My Dying Bride, Sodom), which can be seen below.

Fall is the follow up to 2019's widely acclaimed True North studio album and will be available as limited first-pressing Digipak CD, Gatefold 2-LP on 180gr vinyl and as a Digital Album.

The vinyl edition of Fall will be available in the following variants:
*Gatefold black 2LP

*Ltd. Gatefold neon orange 2LP (300x copies, available from cmdistro.de + various other retailers) (SOLD OUT)

*Ltd. Gatefold transp. bottle green 2LP (300x copies, available from EMP + Nuclear Blast)

Fall into BORKNAGAR, share the grand struggle against the wild in all of us...

BORKNAGAR ARE:
(FROM L-R IN PHOTO ABOVE)
(Photo Credit: Jørn Veberg)
ICS Vortex — Bass, Vocals + Choirs
Lars A. Nedland — Keys, Vocals, + Choirs
Øystein G. Brun — Guitars
Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow — Drums and Percussion
Jostein Thomassen — Guitars

LAINEY WILSON TAKES HOME HER FIRST GRAMMY® FOR BEST COUNTRY ALBUM WITH BELL BOTTOM COUNTRY

February 5, 2024

Broken Bow Records/BMG Nashville's Lainey Wilson reached a new pinnacle in her record breaking career when she was awarded the Best Country Album GRAMMY®for Bell Bottom Country. The album, which features #1 hits "Heart Like a Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine" alongside her current single "Wildflowers and Wild Horses", has served to be a truly life-changing record for the Louisiana native as it is the reigning Album of the Year for both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) & Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

On the CBS televised broadcast, an emotional Lainey Wilson fought off tears as she accepted stating: "This is absolutely wild y'all. This is my very first GRAMMYS®. Thank you so much for my collaborators: Jay Joyce, Jason [Hall], the cowriters, musicians, anybody who had anything to do with this record. It has truly changed my life. I am from a farming community in NE Louisiana. A little town of 200 people. I'm a fifth-generation farmer's daughter and I would consider myself a farmer, too. And everybody that I surround myself with, I think they are farmers, too. They're story farmers. It's about getting up every single day and planting those seeds and watering them and watching them grow. And sometimes, when you find the right farming community, you can have a harvest of a lifetime. I truly believe that. I think that is exactly what this is tonight. God bless every single one of y'all. Thank you Jesus. Thank you so much to the Recording Academy. Thank you to my fans. I love y'all so much."

Coming off of a monumental 2023, Lainey won five CMA Awards including the top honor of "Entertainer of the Year", four ACM Awards, two CMT Music Awards, three People's Choice Country Awards, completed a 28-date sold-out headlining tour, and made her Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Lollapalooza debut. Wilson was also honored as Billboard Women in Music’s 2023 “Rulebreaker”. Fans can catch Lainey on the road this year as she embarks on the highly anticipated "Country's Cool Again" and “Lainey Wilson: LIVE” tours in 2024.

BMG Publishing was also proud to see writer Dan Wilson and co-writer Chris Stapleton land an industry coveted GRAMMY® for Best Country Song for "White Horse."

About Lainey Wilson:

Entering the 2024 GRAMMYS® with two nominations, Lainey Wilson would earn her first GRAMMY® for Best Country Album for Bell Bottom Country. This milestone comes on the heels of a monumental 2023 where she was the most nominated artist at the CMA Awards with a record-breaking nine nominations, and five wins including Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch,” to being the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM Awards and CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, Ashley McBryde, Jackson Dean, Ashley Cooke, Mackenzie Porter, and more). With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, and more. Last year she achieved her third and fourth No. 1 songs with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”. Her most recent singles, “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Save Me” with Jelly Roll topped the Country charts marking her fifth and sixth No. 1’s, making her the lead female artist with the most No.1’s this decade. Her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, rose up Billboard’s Top Album Chart and Country Albums Chart, amassing over 700 million streams to date and has earned her the title of CMA and ACM Album of the Year. Wilson made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series “Yellowstone” as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo”. Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women's collection.

Craig Morgan sworn in as Warrant Officer in the Army Reserve

February 5, 2024

Country music star and soldier Craig Morgan received his appointment to Warrant Officer 1 in the Army Reserve on Saturday, February 3. The swearing-in took place at Huntsville, Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal with Chief Warrant Officer 3 William R. Green, along with John Clement (Deputy State Director/Military Advisor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn) and Craig’s wife, Karen Greer, officiating the ceremony while surrounded by family and friends.

Having previously served seventeen years in the Army and Army Reserve with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, the country music star, author and patriot returned to service last year. Craig was again sworn-in to the Army Reserve on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on July 29, 2023. Watch the historic moment HERE.

Following his swearing-in as Warrant Officer 1 on Saturday, Craig then traveled to Orlando, Florida where he performed the national anthem in uniform at 2024’s NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday, February 4 from Camping World Stadium. Watch the performance HERE.

In addition to his service to our country in the Army Reserve, Morgan has continued to tour and release new music, including October’s Enlisted (Broken Bow Records). Just as the Army has called on Morgan, the Tennessee native has recruited some of his talented friends to contribute to his latest project, available now. Appropriately titled Enlisted, the six-track release offers new takes on four of his biggest hits along with two new tracks and includes appearances by an all-star group of performers including Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson.

Listen now at craigmorgan.lnk.to/Enlisted

Morgan just wrapped his headlining “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home. The tour and his recent record follow last fall’s release of his personal memoir — God, Family, Country, which he wrote with Jim DeFelice, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of American Sniper. The book chronicles Morgan’s road to success, from his humble childhood in Tennessee to his years as an elite military operative to his country music stardom. Country music fans and thrill seekers alike will love this intimate look at his remarkable life. Learn more HERE.

Photo ID (L-R): CW3 William R. Green, Karen Greer (wife of Craig Morgan Greer), WO1 Craig Morgan Greer, John Clement (Deputy State Director/Military Advisor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn)
Photo credit: Nate Griffin

About Craig Morgan:
A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, author, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music's best-loved artists, Morgan has amassed more than 1.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard, thrilling massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” “Soldier,” “That's What I Love About Sunday” and his faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry, “The Father, My Son and The Holy Ghost.” Craig just released his newest project Enlisted, a six-song collection of reimagined hits and brand-new songs featuring collaborations with Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Gary LeVox, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson.

Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Morgan served seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer. Morgan remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. He is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more.

Craig just wrapped his popular “God, Family, Country Tour 2023,” in partnership with Operation Finally Home, headlining run, which played thirteen theater and auditorium dates. God, Family, Country, Craig’s gripping new memoir, released last fall in partnership with Blackstone Publishing. He details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.

BLANCO BROWN TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP "HEARTACHE & LEMONADE" FEATURING STANDOUT TRACK "SUNSHINE SHINE" AVAILABLE NOW

February 5, 2024

GRAMMY® nominated vocalist, producer, songwriter & global smash Blanco Brown, pours out the new generation of his signature “Trailer Trap” sound with the release of his upcoming EP, Heartache & Lemonade via Wheelhouse Records/BMG Nashville on April 5. This highly anticipated project promises to deliver a fresh and dynamic experience showcasing Blanco Brown's versatility as a singer, songwriter and producer. Download Heartache & Lemonade HERE. With first sneak peek into the project available today, “Sunshine Shine” features his signature 808 & sets the 11x Platinum star up for another viral moment paralleling his worldwide hit "The Git Up" which has nearly 4 billion views across all platforms.

“This EP feels a bit different for me," said Brown. "I’ve now traveled the world, looked death in the eyes and somehow made it back alive. Bitter moments never lasted, sweeter moments brought me back to purpose…Heartache & Lemonade brings about a new chapter. Try turning some of your worst moments into a smile every once in a while.”

“Sunshine Shine” is a feel-good anthem that radiates positivity and resilience, offering a perfect blend of catchy melodies that will undoubtedly resonate with fans across the globe. Leaning into his branded "Trailer Trap" sound, the EP Heartache & Lemonade will solidify why Billboard named him the "Top New Country Artist" (2019).

Blanco Brown, known for breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of country music, brings his distinctive style and charisma to every track on the EP and the project is a testament to Blanco's ability to seamlessly fuse various genres, creating a sound that is uniquely his own.

About Blanco Brown:
Blurring the lines between Country, Hip-Hop & Soul, Blanco Brown makes a southern sound that he proudly calls "Trailer Trap." Honing in on his unique sound, Blanco balances both the metropolis and country settings in which he grew up. His viral hit “The Git Up” (certified 11x PLATINUM across three countries) took the world by storm, claiming the top spot in charts across the globe and spawning nearly four billion views across social platforms. It claimed the No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 12 weeks and was the top-selling digital Country song in the US for 13 weeks, resulting in Billboard naming him as their No. 1 Top New Country Artist for 2019. Apart from being a Grammy-nominated engineer who has worked with the likes of Fergie, Childish Gambino, Kane Brown and Chris Brown, the multi-talent’s multi-national Platinum-certified collaboration “Just the Way” with Parmalee garnered more than 500 million on-demand streams, earning Brown his first No. 1 hit on Country radio (in the US and Canada). More recently, he doubled down on his genre-bending collaborations, teaming with Nelly on the funky, country inspired track “High Horse,” T.I. for “Trap Still Bumpin’,” LOCASH and the late Leslie Jordan for the funky “Let It Slide,” while pairing with Diplo for “Do Si Do” and Lee Brice and R3HAB for the remix of Brice’s hit song, “Soul.” In 2021, Blanco Brown also lent soaring vocals to the song “Never Gonna Tame You (Original Song from “The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses”),” written by Diane Warren. Recovering from a life-threatening accident and leaning on music to heal, Blanco released “Nobody’s More Country” in 2021. Then, while hitting the road hard last summer, he instantly captured the attention of festival audiences across the nation opening his set with a breathtakingly powerful cover blend of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey.” Showcasing his world-class vocal talent and captivating stage presence throughout 2023, Blanco released emotionally charged track “I’ll Never,” unlike anything the No. 1 hitmaker has ever released, followed by a momentous tribute to the late, great John Denver with Brown’s release of "Take Me Home, Country Roads.” With forthcoming release of Heartache & Lemonade, this A-Town resident’s branded “Trailer Trap” sound amplifies the stories & arrangements on this EP. Blanco’s dripping-with-soul vocals also sonically shine throughout as displayed in the lead focus track "Sunshine, Shine.”

THE HALO EFFECT - drop video for brand new single ´Become Surrender´

February 5, 2024

Gothenburg´s Finest are back! THE HALO EFFECT present a brand new single to their fans with ´Become Surrender´. The track has been a staple of their live shows for a while now, and has quickly become a fan-favourite.
It´s a multi-faceted song with neck breaking riffs, grooving drums and beautiful melodies which will leave you spellbound.

Mikael Stanne comments: "´Become Surrender´ was written and recorded during theDays Of The Lost sessions, but for some reason we left it out of the album. It has been something we have played during festivals and on our tours and the response has been nothing short of fantastic, so we decided to release it in the interim before we start rolling out singles for the second album. The video was shot during our sold out show at Pustervik here in our hometown of Gothenburg in front of a few of our closest friends and hopefully the joy and love we felt in the room that night shines through.
It's a song about perseverance over distance and not giving in to despair or doubt. Turn it up!”

Check out the video below.

Listen to the song on all platforms: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/bssg.ema

THE HALO EFFECT is:
Niclas Engelin | guitar
Jesper Strömblad | guitar
Mikael Stanne | vocals
Peter Iwers | bass
Daniel Svensson | drums

More info:
https://www.facebook.com/thehaloeffectse
https://www.instagram.com/thehaloeffectse/
https://twitter.com/thehaloeffectse

ORIGIN | RELEASE TRACK VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'DISEASE CALLED MAN'

February 5, 2024

In anticipation of the '40 Years Of The Apocalypse' North American tour with labelmates VADER, ORIGIN is proud to offer fans the single 'Disease Called Man'. Originally written for their 2000 self-titled debut album, the single was re-recorded and is now available for the masses.

ORIGIN's Paul Ryan comments, "Excited to present a song that was written 25 years ago with our current lineup of Origin in coordination with our upcoming tours in 2024! The Doomsday Clock ticks closer to the extinction of humanity!"

Check out the track video for 'Disease Called Man', below.

Stream 'Disease Called Man', here: https://origin.bfan.link/disease-called-man

ORIGIN will join headliners VADER, who are celebrating their 40th year as a band, on the 28-date North American tour. The trek kicks off tomorrow in Atlanta and will make stops in Montreal, Chicago, and Portland before ending in Tampa on March 3rd. Joining the package as openers is INHUMAN CONDITION.

Confirmed dates for ORIGIN on the '40 Years Of The Apocalypse' North American tour with headliners VADER as well as openers INHUMAN CONDITION are:

02/03/2024 U.S. Atlanta, GA - The Loft
02/04/2024 U.S. Knoxville, TN The Concourse
02/05/2024 U.S. Greensboro, NC Hangar 1819
02/06/2024 U.S. Harrisburg, PA Stage on Herr
02/07/2024 U.S. Brooklyn, NY Monarch
02/08/2024 U.S. Providence, RI Alchemy
02/09/2024 U.S. Montreal, QC Le Studio TD
02/10/2024 U.S. Quebec City, QC La Source de la Martinière
02/11/2024 U.S. Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
02/12/2024 U.S. Detroit, MI The Sanctuary
02/13/2024 U.S. Chicago, IL Reggies
02/14/2024 U.S. Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater - Studio B
02/15/2024 CAN Winnipeg, MB - Bull Dogs
02/16/2024 CAN Regina, SK - The Exchange
02/17/2024 CAN Edmonton, AB Starlite Room
02/18/2024 CAN Calgary, AB - Dickens
02/20/2024 CAN Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
02/21/2024 U.S. Seattle, WA - El Corazon
02/22/2024 U.S. Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
02/23/2024 U.S. San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
02/24/2024 U.S. Los Angeles, CA - 1720
02/24/2024 U.S. San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
02/26/2024 U.S. Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
02/27/2024 U.S. El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill
02/28/2024 U.S. Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
02/29/2024 U.S. Houston, TX - Scout Bar
03/02/2024 U.S. Miami, FL - Gramps
03/03/2024 U.S. Tampa, FL - The Orpheum

ORIGIN is:
Mike Flores | Bass & Backing Vocals
Jason Keyser | Lead Vocals
John Longstreth | Drums
Paul Ryan | Guitars & Backing Vocals

More information:
www.instagram.com/originband
open.spotify.com/user/origin_official
www.youtube.com/@origin
www.twitter.com/originband
www.originofficial.com

Royal Tusk release new song 'Hated'

February 5, 2024

Alberta rock trio Royal Tusk have released a new song 'Hated,' from their third full-length album, 'Altruistic,' due February 23, 2024.
Spending nearly a year writing throughout the pandemic, the trio eventually hunkered down in Alberta’s Audio Department recording studio where they self-produced Altruistic. In the midst of the process, Carriere wound up in the throes of a year-long battle to get healthy after suffering from a blood clot in his lung. He lost over 20lbs and could barely speak

“Sandy [bassist] and Quinn [guitarist] helped me through the entire experience,” Carriere said. “These songs were written prior to this life-changing event, but they still tell a story of struggle, suffering, uncertainty, courage, and watching your back. It’s bizarre how that happened. When I think of them now, they definitely illustrate what we all went through.”

With an unwavering determination, the band faced highs and lows that pushed them to the brink, including an almost career-ending illness that threatened to shatter their dreams. Throughout their trials and tribulations of friendships, brotherhood and tenacity prevail. In the documentary, witness the raw emotion, sweat, and imaginative determination as they pour their hearts and souls into creating what is undeniably one of the most powerful rock albums of the decade.

It's a story of passion, triumph over adversity, and the creation of a musical Tour de force that will redefine your perception of rock 'n' roll and the human spirit.

ABOUT ROYAL TUSK

The Alberta trio consists of Daniel Carriere [vocals], Quinn Cyrankiewicz [guitar], and Sandy MacKinnon [bass]. They fuse hypnotic hooks to hard-hitting riffs offset by untethered rhythms and undeniably honest lyrics.

In 2014, the band buzzed out of Edmonton with the Mountain EP. They evolved across releases such as DealBreaker[2017] and Tusk II [2018] which Billboard proclaimed, “The LP steps beyond what fans heard on DealBreaker.” Among many standouts in their catalog, “Curse The Weather'' generated 11 million Spotify streams followed by “Aftermath” with 7 million Spotify streams. They toured with Pop Evil, Monster Truck, Slash, and Big Wreck, and performed on the 2020 ShipRocked Cruise with Beartooth, Halestorm, and Alter Bridge to name a few. One moment, they’ll serve up an earthquake barrage of distortion only to incite a bold stadium-size singalong in the next breath.

Alice Cooper Is Back With "Alice's Attic" Radio Show, Touring,

February 5, 2024

ALICE COOPER RELAUNCHES RADIO SHOW

"ALICE'S ATTIC" WILL SYNDICATE VIA SUPERRADIO

2024 IS SHAPING UP TO BE A BUSY YEAR FOR THE ROCK 'N' ROLL LEGEND, WITH LOTS OF TOURING ON DECK

You can't keep a rock 'n' roll legend off the airwaves!

Rock 'n' roll Hall of Famer ALICE COOPER is relaunching his long-running radio show today, Monday, February 5 with a new name and a new syndication partner.

"Alice's Attic" will now be syndicated via Superadio.

Cooper will be working with the same creative team from his long-running and much-loved "Nights With Alice Cooper" radio show and the new program will feature a curated mix of classic and some obscure rock, with an occasional "future classic" song, plus Cooper's stories and commentary about the music and artists he features.

New shows will air for five hours Monday through Thursday, with reconfigured shows on weekends. Local radio stations throughout the U.S. and Australia are already airing the show, with additional stations there, as well as in Canada and the UK expected to sign on shortly.

"To all of my insane radio minions, I'm BACK. And if you thought 20 years of 'Nights With Alice Cooper' was weird, just wait until you get into
'Alice's Attic!' Just think about who or what could be lurking in all these dusty old boxes. We've got the same team behind the new show and so you'll find the show fairly familiar, but we're all looking forward to getting a little more creative with introducing new elements to keep things from getting stale. Speaking of stale… what IS that smell??!"

2024 will be a busy year for Cooper, as he has lots of international touring on deck. He will be headed to Australia in April and to Europe in June and July.

Additionally, Cooper will return to the road in the U.S. for another summer trek with Rob Zombie. All dates are below, with additional dates to be announced soon.

Cooper's 29th album Road is out now via earMUSIC.

ALICE COOPER ON TOUR:
WITH ROB ZOMBIE:
8/20 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
8/22 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/24 — Lincoln, NE — Pinnacle Bank Arena
8/25 — Saint Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center
8/27 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater
8/28 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
8/30 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/31 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
9/1 — Maryland Heights, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/3 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
9/4 — Syracuse, NY — Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
9/6 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
9/7 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
9/8 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
9/10 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
9/11 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
9/12 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/14 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
9/15 — The Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
9/17 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
9/18 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena

Savage Lands Purchase First Nature Reserve

February 5, 2024

Just a few months ago, 60,000 square feet of rainforest along the Costa Rican coastline was going to get chopped down. Fortunately, the angry metalheads behind Savage Lands had other ideas.

Using royalties from their first-ever single, Dirk Verbeuren(Megadeth) and musician-turned-activist Sylvain Demercastel purchased an ecological easement that covers more than 90% of that endangered area. While Savage Lands doesn't own the property, not a single tree can be cut down thanks to their purchase.

Savage Lands is a 501 (c)3 non-profit that's co-operated by Dirk and Sylvain. Using donations, fundraising efforts and their own song royalties, they partner with other non-profits, scientists, engineers and metalheads to build nature sanctuaries, establish green zones and other land preservation projects.

Music fans can support Savage Lands just by listening to their music. 100% of all royalties go to supporting their reforestation efforts.

Watch the video for "The Last Howl", which features Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) and John Tardy (Obituary).

https://youtu.be/yrnm6pNdBFI

Heavy metal tends to obsess over death and destruction. But thanks to Savage Lands, the genre's heaviest hitters are banging their heads together to protect the Costa Rican rain forest.

Named after their joint passion for savage heavy metal and wildlife preservation, Savage Lands was founded in 2022 by Dirk and Sylvain Demercastel, who's a Costa Rica resident.

"Hearing the chainsaw on a daily basis, because of a recent real estate fever destroying Costa Rica's ecosystem, we thought it was time to start a new type of action", says Sylvain. "We are reaching out to this great active community of metalheads."

Plenty of big names have signed on to join the army of trees that Savage Lands is growing across Costa Rica. Along with Obituary and Sepultura, members of Heilung, Gojira, Testament and Lord of the Lost have all pledged their support.

Season of Mist recently announced their partnership with Savage Lands. This marks the first time that a record label has partnered and released music with a non-profit organization.

Fittingly, "The Last Howl" is a howling tribute to the howler monkey, an endangered species in Costa Rica. Verbeuren hammers out thunderous fills and pinging cymbals, while Sylvain rains down heavy pangs of distortion.

"The Last Howl" packs added fury thanks to some special guests. Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser rips off not one, but two acrobatic solos, and swamp king John Tardy (Obituary) unleashes his inner primate with some ferocious, spit-flinging growls.

"When Dirk first received the instrumental demo, he immediately had John Tardy in his mind for some vocals", Sylvain says. "He made the link between the howler monkey's scream and the more melodic chorus of the song.

"Less than 24 hours after reaching out to John through a common friend, we received a YES from Tardy, and knew it was going to be the start of a great adventure."

Artists occasionally support causes through donations to organizations. With SAVAGE LANDS, Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren teamed up with his guitar-wielding friend Sylvain Demercastel to create their own US 501(c)3 non-profit.

Savage Lands raises money for reforestation & the creation of sanctuaries free of human destruction. Using their own royalties, donations and other fundraising efforts, the organization builds nature sanctuaries, establishes green zones and other land preservation projects. They partner with other non-profits, scientists and forest engineers, as well as Decibel Magazine and Season of Mist.

Donate: https://savagelands.org/donation/

"If you want to make a difference, take action! Our greatest hope with Savage Lands is that it will inspire you to join us, and if you can, to start your own initiative to help preserve animals, forests, and our planet", says Dirk.

Learn more about Savage Lands
https://savagelands.org/

Stream "The Last Howl": https://savagelands.fanlink.to/TheLastHowl

Lineup for "The Last Howl"
Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) - Drums
Sylvain Demercastel - Guitar
Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) - Guitar
John Tardy (Obituary) - Vocals
Poun (Black Bomb A) - Vocals
Etienne Treton (Black Bomb A) - Bass

Recording
Savage Lands / Adair Daufembach / John Tardy / Andreas Kisser / Steeven Corsini

Production
Savage Lands

Mixing & Mastering
HK - Vamacara Studio

Donate: https://savagelands.org/donation/

Finnish Melodic Death Metallers VOIDFALLEN Unleash New Single "Tread With The Ghosts" Alongside Cinematic Music Video!

February 5, 2024

Melodic death metallers Voidfallen have released their brand new single "Tread With The Ghosts". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, which is currently being finalized and will be released later this year via Noble Demon. The intense song is accompanied by a cinematic new music video, which you can watch below.

Listen to the single HERE

Voidfallen comments: "The second single from the upcoming, as of now untitled album of Voidfallen is a dark and aggressive take on loss of loved ones and the repeating hell that is their every day life. The release is accompanied by a cinematic, action driven music video depicting one side of those themes."

Originally conceived as a two-man project in 2019 by guitarists Tommi Kangaskortetand Henri Vuorenmaa, the goal has always been to learn from previous mistakes and to create music with no compromises. Voidfallen has since expanded its lineup with skilled musicians to bring their intense compositions to life on stage. Their genre-defying sound has been described as melodic death metal, showcasing a perfect blend of aggression and melody. The band's dedication to both musical and visual excellence is evident and with the release of their debut album The Atlas of Spiritual Apocalypse (2021), Voidfallen has set the stage for future releases and live shows. So stay tuned for more news and album info by following the band online to make sure you don't miss anything!

Voidfallen are:
Lauri Honkola: Vocals
Henri Vuorenmaa: Guitars
Tommi Kangaskortet: Guitars
Lauri Myllylä: Bass
Mika Lumijärvi: Drums

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The Nomadic Release New Single “Treading Water" + Official Music Video

February 5, 2024

Following the successful release of first album My Mind is Racing in January 2022, The Nomadichas released its first single “Treading Water” from the upcoming album New Horizons.

Singer Songwriter Rob Gaylard relocated home to Sydney Australia in February 2022 after 5 years as a regular feature of the New York City indie rock scene. He recorded New Horizons with Dan Frizza in Sydney at Forbes Studios. The Nomadic is the best of Aussie rock talent, with Miles Thomas (Lior, Ronan Keating, Montaigne) on drums, Oliver Thorpe (The Whitlams, Matt Corby, Meg Mac) on guitar, and Brendan Clark (Meg Mac, Montaigne, Jack River) on bass. Dan Frizza as producer lends the kind of magic touch that has seen him enrich the work of the likes of Tones & I, King Princess, and Gurrumul.

"Treading Water" is a languid, loping Americana alt rock tune very much in the style of the War on Drugs. The song builds up from a simple acoustic guitar progression and a subtle string arrangement, and then quickly builds momentum with an urgent guitar riff and atmospheric overlays/ overdubs.

As the song progresses, the listener has the sensation of being trapped underwater with the ocean seeping into ones’ body (a sensation enhanced by the gentle but urgent vocal tones of “I can feel it seeping through my brain”).

"Treading Water" is a song of narrative and storytelling and explores the themes of being ‘stuck’ (“pressure’s building to a crescendo. I can feel myself going insane”). The chorus encapsulates the tension at the heart of the song “spend a lifetime treading water... trying to gently float to shore. do what you gotta. Do what you outta”.

The music video, released today on YouTube, contrasts the entrapment of an office type/ corporate environment, with the freedom of the ocean, where the protagonist escapes, whilst haunted by flashbacks to a former life.
WATCH it Below.

Australian guitarist and singer/songwriter Robert Gaylard brings a unique perspective and vision when it comes to creating music. His inspiration and passion for starting The Nomadic began early on as a child after traveling to many countries like Myanmar (formerly Burma), Singapore and the Solomon Islands. His “nomadic” lifestyle continued on into his adulthood when he began to work for the United Nations in various countries such as: Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Israel and Palestine. His travels eventually brought him to New York in September of 2012 and motivated him to pursue his songwriting by establishing an indie rock band.

The Nomadic released its debut single "Drifting" in September of 2019, "Waiting" was released in April of 2020; "Beyond Blue" and "Manhattan View" in June; "Walk the Streets" in October; and "Jeannie" in January 2021. These were followed up by "Skaterpark," in February 2021 and "Under a Georgia Sky" in June 2021. “Grand Mistakes”released December 3, 2021, and the single "My Mind is Racing" released in January off 2022, accompanied by the album of the same name.

Influenced by artists like Oasis, Radiohead, The Verve, Bruce Springsteen, Phosphorescent, The War on Drugs, Arizona and The 1975, The Nomadic produces a sound genre like no other as alternative rock meets blues with hints of Americana and pop.

Having been originally influenced by numerous cultures and ways of life, The Nomadic promotes and advocates for issues of social action and innovation, human rights, support for minorities, as well as doing the next right thing, including the idea that it is never too late, including for people to follow their dreams and passions.

“Treading Water”can be streamed HERE

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BEING AS AN OCEAN Celebrate Release Of New Album With Music Video For New Track "Gloom"

February 3, 2024

Melodic hardcore trailblazers Being As An Ocean have released their much-anticipated new album 'Death Can Wait' (out now via Out Of Line Music) today. In celebration of the release, the band have also shared an evocative visualizer for focus track "Gloom". The album is available now on all major platforms HERE. Watch the official music video for Gloom Below.

"Gloom" presents a raw and introspective look at the personal battles we all face. The track underscores the band's signature blend of emotive storytelling and layered soundscapes, speaking to the resilience of the human spirit. Speaking on the themes and inspiration for the new track, Being As An Ocean share

"Gloom is a song about recognizing our own personal demons and the character flaws that we all have. With self-awareness, we can begin to see when they pop up and poke their heads into our lives. We can fight back. Each of us have different 'monsters' inside of us, but that also means with practice and growth, we each have different heroic qualities in us. These are the positive things that we must grow and foster out of necessity to fight our own personal mental battles. We then take those strengths and bring them into the physical world as forces of change for good. The song is an encouragement to anyone who is struggling with an internal battle. As long as you continue to fight and persevere, with grace, acceptance, and love for yourself, you will grow more than you could have ever imagined. We can slay or at least tame the monsters in us,"

Today's release of 'Death Can Wait' was preceded by singles "Death Can Wait", "Swallowed By The Earth", "Flesh And Bone" and "The Fullness of My Being". Combined with the 6 new tracks released today, 'Death Can Wait' is another extremely personal set of songs loaded with pure emotion that continue the band's legacy of crafting deep, introspective music that speaks to the soul and offers a profound and introspective journey through the band's latest musical explorations.

Being As An Ocean have just begun a UK & European tour next month with Currents on their 'The Death We Seek UK/EU Tour' with Oceans Ate Alaska and Sentinels. For tickets and for more info, head HERE.

ABOUT BEING AS AN OCEAN

Being as an Ocean is a post-hardcore/melodic hardcore band hailing from Southern California. Formed in 2011, the band has been on a journey of self-discovery and artistic evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of their genre.

In 2012, Being As An Ocean released their debut album, "Dear G-d...," which garnered immediate attention and marked the beginning of their rise in the music scene. With their emotionally-charged sound, Being As An Ocean has left an indelible mark on the alternative music landscape. Their music has resonated with countless people, offering comfort and strength during life's most challenging moments. They have inspired a generation of musicians to be fearless in their exploration of emotion, lyricism, and sound.

Since then, the band has toured the world multiple times over and released career defining records such as “How We Both Wondrously Perish” in 2014, “Waiting For Morning To Come” in 2017, and "PROXY" in 2019. With their unique blend of honesty, vulnerability, and artistic innovation and the release of their new album "Death Can Wait" through label Out Of Line music, there's no doubt that Being As An Ocean will continue to make an impact one heartfelt song at a time.

Ace Frehley Releases New Single "Walkin' on the Moon"

February 3, 2024

Preorder Album Here

(February 2, 2024) RRHOF-inductee and guitar legend Ace Frehley releases a new single, "Walkin' on the Moon," today. This is the second track from Ace's forthcoming album, 10,000 Volts, which will be released on February 23, 2024. Produced and co-written by Ace and Steve Brown, the uncontainable energy on the 11-tracks showcases some of Ace's best works since his '78 solo album.

On "Walkin' On The Moon," Ace's voice rings out between towering distortion as a lovestruck hook echoes, “When I wake up, you’re all I see. You got me walkin’ on the moon!” His string bends practically engage in a call-and-response with the refrain while another celestial solo resounds. An alt-cover, solar flare vinyl variant of this single is available now HERE.

The entertaining visualizer was directed by Alex Kouvatsos from Black Wolf Imaging. Watch below!

Ace will also meet fans in NYC at an in-store on Saturday, February 24th from 1-5 pm at Sam Ash, 333 West 34th Street, NYC. For priority access to the event, fans can preorder an exclusive, in-store, vinyl variant (500 qty; clear with 3-color splatter) HERE. The first in-store variant (500 QTY; bubblegum vinyl) sold out in 48 hours. Purchase is limited to two per customer, and fans who purchase either or both variants can pick them up at the in-store. In addition, the standard CD will also be available for purchase at the event. Ace will sign all versions of his new album.

Ace previously released the title track, "10,000 Volts." The video has amassed over 2m streams and over 1m views. Watch the video here.

Rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal simply wouldn’t sound, look, or feel the same without Ace Frehley. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inducted him in 2014 as a Co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss. Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time” and plugged the lead from “Shock Me” on the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.” Magnifying the imprint of his catalog as a solo artist, Foo Fighters cut a fan-favorite cover of “Ozone,” and he even jammed out “New York Groove” alongside The Roots on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The late Dimebag Darrell of Pantera proudly sported a tattoo of Frehley on his chest, while Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine celebrated him on X/Twitter as “My first guitar hero.”

10,000 Volts upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Back in 1978, he delivered his solo debut, Ace Frehley. It reached platinum status and exploded as “the highest-selling of the four Kiss solo albums in the Soundscan era.” Pitchfork even retrospectively rated it a rare “8.5” score. In 1987, he dropped Frehley’s Comet. Following Anomaly in 2009, he went on to make history once again. His 2014 Space Invader LP captured #9 on the Billboard 200 and emerged as “The only solo album by a past or current Kiss member to reach the Top 10 on the chart.” 2016’s Origins Vol. 1, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. He notably maintained his momentum with Spaceman [2018].

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STELLAR CIRCUITS RELEASE 'SIGHT TO SOUND' DELUXE EDITION AHEAD OF U.S. & EUROPEAN TOURS

February 3, 2024

North Carolina’s stellar progressive metal band STELLAR CIRCUITS has announced the release of a Deluxe Edition of their breakthrough album, Sight To Sound, out now from Nuclear Blast Records. The critically praised record has been digitally reissued with 4 unreleased bonus tracks, just ahead of their first European tour with PERSEFONE, HYPNO5E and LAMPR3A in February/March and U.S. dates with CALVA LOUISE and VUKOVI in May.

Commenting on the Sight To Sound Deluxe Edition and tour, vocalist Ben Beddick says:

“We’re excited to finally release the extra tracks from the Sight to Sound recordings. Overall we felt that these songs were best presented as a deluxe or extended version of the album. The 4 extra tracks all seem to have a common tonality and hold a place that’s all their own within the sequence of our new record.

The fact that this release coincides with our first ever international tour makes it that much better. We cannot wait to play these new songs for the fine folks of these European nations. It will be a dream come true.”

With the Deluxe Edition’s release comes the visualizer for the lead bonus track ‘The Magician,’ which can be viewed below.

Stream Sight To Sound (Deluxe Edition): https://sc.bfan.link/sight-to-sound-dlx

Tickets for the upcoming tours can be purchased here: https://stellarcircuits.com/shows

U.S. 2024 w/CALVA LOUISE & VUKOVI

May 8 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle - Back Room

May 9 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Purgatory)

May 13 - Nashville, TN - The Basement

May 14 - St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill Duck Room

May 16 - Ferndale, MI - Loving Touch

May 17 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean

May 19 - Washington, DC - DC9 Nightclub

May 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie

May 22 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall

May 23 - Brooklyn, NY - Baby’s All Right

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.

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Enterprise Earth Unleash New Album 'Death: An Anthology' via MNRK Heavy + Drop "Blood and Teeth" Official Music Video

February 3, 2024

"It's hard to make a five-minute deathcore song interesting from start to finish, and Enterprise Earth nailed it on "The Reaper's Servant"... It's big. It's bold. It bangs." - Revolver

"Offering an initial glimpse of the devastation packaged onto the project, Enterprise Earth have shared an eviscerating first single in "King of Ruination" featuring Ben Duerr from Shadow of Intent. Coupled with a unnerving visual directed by Nick Chance, the future for Enterprise Earth couldn't look brighter." - Knotfest.com

"The djent is strong in the Washington deathcore stalwarts' latest, which is all ultra-low-tuned chug, pitch-shifter squeals and syncopated stop-start riffs that will flip your stomach - not to mention a solo so technical and unsettling it would make Fredrik Thordendal jealous." - Guitar World

"... "King of Ruination", a sprawling, technical, foreboding piece of dark magic. Bile-drenched one moment, beautifully crafted the next, it's an incredible place to kick off such a thoughtful and thrilling chapter." - idobi Radio

Release Day is upon us, and Enterprise Earth has unleashed upon the world their hotly-anticipated new album 'Death: An Anthology' (via MNRK Heavy). In celebration of the news, the band shared their intensely brutal yet deeply poignant latest offering "Blood and Teeth" along with the accompanying music video. Speaking about "Blood and Teeth", the band shared:

"'Blood and Teeth' lays out a gut-wrenching story of poisonous attachment, a cycle of self-harm and submission to the tragic realization of how much pain one can put themselves through for the sake of another’s admiration. Musically, this is the most elaborate song on 'Death: An Anthology'.

Moving through a clean piano intro, to blazing leads over a catchy groove, to death metal riffage, to a catchy metalcore adjacent chorus, to a dare we say sexy bridge, only to unleash the filthiest breakdown of the album at the end. The video is a direct visual representation of this and we hope it evokes an emotional response similar to the ones felt in its production."

When asked about the album, guitarist, backing vocalist, and producer Gabe Mangold commented:

"I consider 'Death: An Anthology' to be our most expressive, intense, diverse, and finest work that Enterprise Earth has ever achieved so far and I hope I can say that with every body of music that we release. This album was SO much fun to create from every facet and while there are many peaks of brutality and valleys of melodic expressiveness, I hope the listener experiences the same emotions while listening that we did while creating: sheer enjoyment, empowerment, unity, catharsis, and so much more. Drown in Abyss, let it take us."

Leading up to today, the band has previously released "King of Ruination" with special guest Ben Duerr from Shadow of Intent, "The Reaper's Servant" featuring Darius Tehrani of Spite, and "Casket of Rust". Stream 'Death: An Anthology' in all of its unrelenting glory here and snag band-exclusive vinyl formats of the album in "Black Ice" and "Inferno" (available here) and in "Ghostly" and "Copper Nugget" formats through the MNRK Heavy Shop here. Watch the music video for "Blood and Teeth" below.

While the band is currently traversing across Europe on the Hymns of the Apocrypha Tour (alongside Suffocation, Sanguisugabogg, and Organectomy), tickets are now on sale for Enterprise Earth's upcoming headliner Death: An Anthology North American Tour with Inferi, Crown Magnetar, and Tracheotomy as support. VIP packages are available (limited to 25 for each show) which include one general admission ticket, exclusive merch, early entry, photo and Q&A, 10% off the merchandise table, and a giant Jenga tournament with the band. Tickets and VIP packages are sure to go quickly, so get yours while you can at the link here.

Death: An Anthology North American Tour Dates

Apr 11 - Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground

Apr 12 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

Apr 13 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

Apr 14 - San Francisco, CA @ Neck of The Woods

Apr 16 - Portland, OR @ Dante's

Apr 17 - Seattle, WA @ Madame Lou's

Apr 18 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper

Apr 19 - Missoula, MT @ ZACC

Apr 20 - Calgary, BC @ Dickens

Apr 21 - Edmonton, BC @ Starlite

Apr 23 - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre

Apr 24 - Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam Bar

Apr 25 - Des Moines, IA @ xBk

Apr 26 - Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club

Apr 27 - Cleveland, OH @ TempleLive (Jester's)

Apr 28 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

Apr 29 - Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck

Apr 30 - Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre

May 01 - Portland, ME @ House of Music

More than anything else, we share death in common. This universal eventuality unites us. In an evolutionary sense, it effectively ensures our equality. No matter who you are, you will die. Enterprise Earth explore death from a different perspective altogether. Rather than turn away from it, the U.S. quartet—Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production], Brandon Zackey [drums], Travis Worland [vocals], and Dakota Johnson [bass]—face it head-on with their fifth full-length offering, DEATH: AN ANTHOLOGY [MNRK HEAVY]. Against an apocalyptic soundtrack of battering ram double bass drums, gut-punching guitars, and disarmingly dynamic vocals, the group present their most immersive and inimitable vision yet.

“The album is tied together by the overarching concept of death,” Travis states. “It’s easy to think of death as a separation of consciousness from the body, but we’re delving into the death of self, individuality, and relationships—whether romantic or platonic. Dying takes many forms. I grew up extremely religious, so death has always been on my mind. In any religion, the afterlife is the umbrella for all of your beliefs. I tend to think of death from a more philosophical standpoint these days.”

The band have always incited mosh pits and thought in equal measure. Since emerging during 2014, Enterprise Earth have logged two back-to-back debuts in the Top 10 of the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart, while Loudwire cited Luciferous among the “50 Best Metal Albums of 2019.” Hysteria Mag heralded 2022’s The Chosen as “a veritable masterclass in experimentation and reinvention that shows a highly skilled band transcending its roots and making steps to become leaders of a field still being created,” while Metal Injection summed it up as “a strong statement.” Plus having toured with the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Dying Fetus, Chelsea Grin, Fit For An Autopsy, Fallujah, Within Destruction, and more.

With Gabe once again in the producer’s chair, the musicians holed up in a Lake Tahoe cabin for nine days where they penned the bulk of DEATH: AN ANTHOLOGY. It marked the first time this lineup wrote together (and in-person) as well as with Travis on vocal duties.

“We fed off one another’s energy,” recalls Gabe. “These songs felt cohesive because of that. We all had a hand in the composition.”

In the end, death may be inevitable, but you can rely on Enterprise Earth for a release in the meantime.

“We wanted to make an album that feels like who we are as a collective,” the band agreed. “On the one hand, we hope you have fun listening to it. On the other, just know, ‘Death is real and it comes for us all’. One day, we won’t be here anymore. While we’re alive, we want to enjoy it.”

Enterprise Earth Is:

Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production]

Travis Worland [vocals]

Brandon Zackey [drums]

Dakota Johnson [bass]

Reconciler Release New Album "Art For Our Sake"

February 3, 2024

RECONCILER SHARE NEW ALBUM ART FOR OUR SAKE VIA SMARTPUNK RECORDS— LISTEN

Reconciler is delivering true punk hits on their thoughtful, high-energy new album Art For Our Sake. The album features artwork hand-painted by vocalist and visual artist Joseph Lazzari, representing the band's hands-on approach to their music.

The band released three albums ahead of the release: Shots in The Dark, Never Fade Away, and Art For Our Sake.

"This isn't 'Art For Art's Sake.' It doesn't stand alone, devoid of intention, symbolism, opinion, or the essence of the human spirit. This record is bound to us. We made it as an extension of ourselves with the intention of connecting more deeply with our community. This is Art for Our Sake," says the band's vocalist Joseph Lazzari.

Reconciler is a band from Atlanta, GA who first amplified in the summer of 2016. Harkening to a sound alternately Southeast and East Bay, they released their debut LP, Set Us Free, in February of 2019 to critical acclaim from punk and Americana outlets alike. The band spent 2019 playing often across the Southeast and East coast and announced their first European shows, slated for June 2020. Shortly After the first anniversary of Set Us Free, the world shut down and all plans were canceled indefinitely. Reconciler wouldn’t see another stage for 18 months despite releasing a split 7 inch with the legendary Gainesville outfit, Ship Thieves in January of 2021 and offering another new track on the Grace vinyl comp alongside many noteworthy acts including Hot Water Music, Samiam, and Catbite the following October. Reconciler has been hard at work rebuilding and refining its focus and is beyond ready to return with their sophomore album, Art For Our Sake, via Smartpunk Records. This 13 track LP stands as a testament to the band’s tenacity and work ethic and is certain to offer Reconciler’s strongest output to date.

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they’re a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' "Mutiny" and Gameface's "Good,” they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds—putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.

"Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake’s Anthem, Nominee’s Lowlife, RIVALS’ Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest."

Windwaker Return With Video for New Single "Fractured State of Mind"

February 3, 2024

Australia's WINDWAKER — vocalist Liam Guinane, guitarist Jesse Crofts, bassist Indey Salvestro, drummer Chris Lalic, and synths/samples specialist Connor Robins — have returned with a brand new banger for your listening pleasure.

Today, the band has shared the new single "Fractured State of Mind." Watch the video below.

"Fractured State of Mind" is aptly named. It's a glorious musical mindfuck that will make both your head and body tingle with its ferocity. The band cross-pollinates '90s-inspired electronic flourishes, synths, blood-chilling screams, gnarly riffs, and breakdowns with soaring choruses, clean vocals, and a heap of hooks. The song quietly fades out but leaves one helluva mark. It's a perfect execution of brutal and beautiful.

"'FSoM' showcases a darker, heavier take on our sound without sacrificing the melodies and experimental sound design Windwaker is known for," the band offers. "It's an anthem of frustration, born from battling the forces that try to dictate how we think and live. It's a wild ride that dives deep into the chaos of a messed-up world, yet still hooks you with a chorus that's as catchy as it is rebellious."

"Fractured State of Mind" is the first new music from the band since they dropped the video for the brand new single "SIRENS" in 2023. You can watch that video here.

Windwaker released their Fearless Records debut Love Language in 2022.

Stay tuned for more from the band... because it's coming.

Britnee Kellogg Releases New Single "Love Thy Neighbor" via ONErpm

February 2, 2024

“Love Thy Neighbor,” a sassy song about a woman noticing the woman two doors down showing (in her opinion) a little too much southern hospitality to her neighbors, is Britnee Kellogg’s new release on global music company ONErpm. Listen Below.

Produced by Autumn McEntire and Jared Conrad and written by McEntire, Riley Thomas and Sarah Turner, “Love Thy Neighbor” has already gone viral on multiple platforms, making it an easy choice when it came time to pick Kellogg’s next single. It is a funny, upbeat, lighthearted song that will get you dancing, laughing and singing along:

I know I should love thy neighbor, like I love myself
If it’s wrong to hate her, I’m headed straight to hell
Cause the girl next door don’t stay next door, and I ain’t one to judge
But she’s a serial heartbreaking home wrecker, who likes to love thy neighbor too much

A Vancouver, Wash., native, Kellogg’s love of country music started at age 6 when she attended a Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash concert. Smitten from the first note, Kellogg knew even then she had found her chosen career. Today, you’ll find her sharing the stage with artists such as Blake Shelton, Eric Paslay, Lee Brice, Kane Brown, Jon Pardi and Keith Urban. You may have also seen her on seasons 11 and 12 of American Idol.

Kellogg is currently performing on stages across the U.S., writing new music and recording in the studio. She is booked exclusively by The Kinkead Entertainment Agency of Nashville. For more information, visit BritneeKellogg.com or follow along on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok @BritneeKellogg. Look for her full length recording project available this summer.

About ONErpm
ONErpm is a leading next-generation music company 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.

ONErpm's William Michael Morgan Releases New Single "Not Letting Go"

February 2, 2024

Country neo-traditionalist William Michael Morgan, called “stellar” and “a leading artist of this style” by MusicRow’s Robert K. Oermann, is releasing the powerful new ballad “Not Letting Go” today on all platforms via ONErpm Nashville. Listen Below.

“Faith, hope and love are some of the best things God gives us,” says Morgan, who co-wrote “Not Letting Go” with Dan Huston and Sam Banks. “The greatest, in my opinion, is love, and it’s not always easy. As much as we want to do the right thing and keep love going—it may not be worth it to keep it anymore, and letting go is the only way to learn, grow and truly know and show love,” Morgan explains.

Multiple CMA, ACM and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Keith Stegall produced “Not Letting Go” as part of Morgan’s upcoming EP, which will also feature the critically acclaimed “In Walked You.”

Morgan’s new music is a welcomed addition to the increasingly popular neo-traditional movement that country music websites like Saving Country Music have credited him with starting.

“Tim Wipperman, Ryan Cunningham and the whole ONErpm team really believe in the kind of music we are making,” Morgan notes and says working with the legendary Stegall “is something I’ve wanted my whole career.”

He is managed by Joe Carter and Mike Taliaferro of Carter and Co.; booking is handled by The Kinkead Entertainment Agency, Nashville.

For more information, visit WilliamMichaelMorgan.com or follow along on Instagram @WMMorganMusic, TikTok @WMMMusic and Facebook.com/WilliamMichaelMorgan.