Scotty McCreery Performs "Cab in a Solo" on "Fox & Friends" Tomorrow, 5/10 as 'Rise and Fall' Arrives

Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery will join “Fox & Friends” tomorrow, May 10 to celebrate the release of his fifth studio album Rise and Fall with a performance of his latest No. 1 single “Cab in a Solo.” Pre-order/pre-save Rise and Fall HERE.
 
His sixth No. 1 hit on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart, “Cab in a Solo,” was written by McCreery with Brent Anderson and Frank Rogers and was most added at Country radio upon its debut in addition to being McCreery’s fastest rising song to reach No. 1.
 
McCreery will return to the Grand Ole Opry stage on May 11, just one day after he releases his new album Rise and Fall. The first 400 ticketholders who also purchase the album onsite in the Opry Shop that evening will gain access to an exclusive album release celebration and acoustic performance with Scotty directly following the show in the Opry House’s Studio A. For Opry tickets and information, visit Opry.com.
 
Rise and Fall will feature 13 tracks that find him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis.
 
McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which will be released digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon will release a limited edition, forest green vinyl version of the album. Pre-order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise and Fall HERE.

“I know every artist says it, but this is truly my favorite album I’ve made so far,” shares McCreery. “I wanted to create an album that reflected the music I grew up on and wasn’t chasing trends. So, I brought several of my songwriting buddies to the mountains of North Carolina to sit down and write a full-on country album that told a story, start to finish, and spoke to my soul. We’ve been performing most of the album live on the road and the response from the audiences has been overwhelming. I can’t wait for everyone to hear Rise and Fall when it comes out May 10th.”
 
In addition to his No. 1 single “Cab in a Solo” and his latest release “Lonely,” McCreery has also delivered “Red Letter Blueprint,” “Slow Dance,” “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.

Tickets for upcoming tour dates are on sale now at ScottyMcCreery.com.
   
About Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. With his forthcoming album Rise and Fall set for release May 10, featuring his sixth No. 1 single “Cab in a Solo” and 12 additional tracks, McCreery explores classic themes of heartbreak, rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood, and enduring love, and through it all, felt comfortable being himself, resulting in a project full of electrified twang, rich baritone vocals and insightful storytelling. The 30-year-old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved 5 consecutive No.1 hits: the RIAA Platinum-certified “Damn Strait,” the RIAA Gold certified “You Time,” the RIAA Gold certified “In Between,” the RIAA Platinum certified “This is It,” and the RIAA Triple Platinum certified ‘Five More Minutes.” The North Carolina native has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and four Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011 at age 17; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“The Trouble with Girls”) in 2012; and BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year five times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It,” in 2021 for “In Between,” and in 2022 for “You Time”). He was awarded Pandora Billionaire status in 2021 in recognition of his music achieving more than one billion streams on Pandora. His song “Five More Minutes” inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: “Five More Minutes” in 2021 and “Five More Minutes: Moments Like These” in 2022. He released his first book Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream in 2016. His most recent album is Same Truck: The Deluxe Album. This fall McCreery was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and last year was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Garth Brooks. McCreery was just welcomed into the Opry family on April 20 by his heroes, Josh Turner and Randy Travis. The singer/songwriter married his high school sweetheart Gabi in 2018, and the couple had their first son Avery in October 2022. For more information, visit ScottyMcCreery.com.

Lainey Wilson Announces Brand-New Album Whirlwind Out On August 23

Today, Multi-platinum GRAMMY®-award winning artist Lainey Wilson announced her highly anticipated brand-new album, Whirlwindvia BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville out globally on August 23, 2024.

A daringly honest look into the singer’s life and journey around the globe and produced by GRAMMY® -award-winning producer, Jay Joyce, Whirlwind is an innovative and grounded extension of Wilson’s signature sound. Bridging together a diverse yet sonically cohesive collection of songs, the record bends genres while remaining true to the singer’s Western roots.

By guiding listeners through each song and an array of emotions, Wilson weaves together storytelling with melodies – creating narratives and storylines that capture the essence of life’s highs, lows, and in-betweens, solidifying her role as one of the greatest songwriters of her generation. 

“I am so excited to finally announce Whirlwind. This album has been a long time coming, and I can’t wait for the world to have this body of work in their hands soon,” said Wilson. “This new chapter of music is the most cathartic and personal piece of art I’ve ever made. I hope this record brings some peace to your whirlwind and wraps its arms around you like it did for me.”

Available on Lainey’s merch store at shop.laineywilson.com, Wilson’s “Wild Horses” fan club members have exclusive access to pre-order a limited edition, signed black and white Whirlwind vinyl. 

Already this year, Wilson has won a GRAMMY® for Best Country Album, People’s Choice Award for Female Country Artist of The Year, a CMT Music Award for Female Video of The Year, and made her Australian touring debut. With no signs of slowing down, fans can catch Wilson on her “Country’s Cool Again” North American 2024 headlining tour and on the Academy of Country Music Awards’ (ACM) stage later this month in Frisco, TX. For a full list of tour dates and more information, please visit laineywilson.com

Photo Credit: Eric Ryan Anderson

About Lainey Wilson:
GRAMMY®-award winning, prolific singer-songwriter, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm and praise of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as ‘Entertainer of the Year,’ the Louisiana native who has often been described as a “bona fide storyteller at work,” has made a name for herself as a next generation icon. Constantly defying the traditional norms and conventions of the Country music genre, Wilson’s “rulebreaking” achievements have led her to numerous accolades and a diehard fanbase.

Nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams in Nashville, she earned her first PLATINUM certified song with “Things A Man Oughta Know” and won over legions of fans across the globe with her signature sound and aesthetic, blending traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare.

Thus far, her music has taken her worldwide with headlining shows in Europe, the UK, Australia, and more. With seven No.1 songs to date, Wilson has become the lead female artist with the most No.1’s this decade along with two GRAMMY nominations, six ACM, and seven CMA awards. 

Making her acting debut in Season 5 of Paramount’s smash hit series Yellowstone, Wilson has become a triple-threat in the industry, claiming the roles of singer, songwriter, and actress. Fans can also catch Wilson on her upcoming “Country’s Cool Again" headlining North American tour later this summer.  

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RELIQA - release video for new single 'Dying Light'

Fast-rising Australian metallers RELIQA have released a video for their new single, 'Dying Light,' the third cut to be taken from their upcoming debut album, Secrets Of The Future, which sees a 31st May release via Nuclear Blast Records for all territories outside of Australia, where it will be released via Greyscale Records.

Vocalist Monique Pym comments:

"Dying Light is your last taste of the album before we go full send on May 31st. This one is all about the attitude – it's got a level of sass and femininity that we haven't explored before, with a dirty, riffy groove to keep it grounded. I think this song really completes the picture alongside Terminal and Killstar for how many diverse kinds of sounds we've managed to pack into the record."

Watch the video for new single 'Dying Light' below.

Pre-order and pre-save Secrets Of The Future now at: https://nblast.de/Reliqa-SOTF

SYK Streaming Intense New Album

Praise for eartHFlesh

"The eight tracks offer an intensely enthralling listening experience that will keep fans of the genre engaged for a long time." - Musika (90/100)

"This has to be a contender for “album of the year.” - Metal Temple(10/10)

"SYK is an interesting discovery, blending oppression and heaviness with a mysterious, suffocating touch and jerky quasi-permanent rhythms." - Acta Infernalis (85/100)

"The Italian quartet is well attuned to each other and therefore manages to maintain the most pounding rhythms very tightly, somewhat like the extreme version of Gojira or Meshuggah." - Rock Tribune (8/10)

"For those who clamor for darker, emotive and surprising aspects to their death metal, this is certainly worth investigating" - Ghost Cult

syk are relentless in their pursuit of sonic evolution. Since 2013, the Italtian band have consistently delivered avant-garde metal that will make your head not only bang but spin. Their new album is even more innovative and intense. eartHFlesh doesn't just push the envelope. It tears it apart. 

eartHFlesh comes out tomorrow, Friday, May 10. But you can listen to all eight pummeling and thought-provoking songs today on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Listen to eartHFlesh below.

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eartHFlesh showcases syk's deadly expertise. The album is brutal yet meticulous in its craft. Frontman Stefano Ferrian (guitars), alongside stellar performances from Marcello Cravini (guitars), Alan La Roca (bass), and Federico Leone (drums) plunge listeners into a dark and ambitious vision for progressive metal.  Hard-hitting tracks such as I am the beast and the Cross are groundbreaking journeys through despair and destruction, while fitting perfectly within the album's overarching narrative of societal decay and internal strife.

syk's collaborative history, which includes unexpected stage performances with metal icons like Phil H. Anselmo and connections with influential labels such as Housecore Records, underpins eartHFlesh's significance in their illustrious career.

SYK is a metal band that came into existence in 2013 when Stefano Ferrian and Federico De Bernardi di Valserra decided to embark on a new musical venture following the disbandment of their previous project, .psychofagist. They were soon joined by the immensely talented vocalist Dalila Kayros, whose vocal skills left a deep impression on the band during live performances.

In May 2014, syk released their debut album titled Atoma through L'Inphantile Collective. The album caught the attention of Philip H Anselmo from Housecore Records, who not only expressed his appreciation for the band's work but also offered them a deal for their second album. This second album, titled I-Optikon, was released on December 2, 2016, and was produced by Philip H Anselmo himself. The album was notable for its technical compositions that offered a unique and unparalleled listening experience, as Metal Trenches aptly described it.

Following the release of their second album, the band welcomed their long-time friend Marcello Cravini as a permanent member, taking on the role of the second guitarist. syk subsequently embarked on extensive tours across Europe in 2017 and 2018 and had the honour of being the official support act for GODFLESH during their Italian/Slovenian run in May 2018. Additionally, they also participated in the prestigious Roadburn Festival in the same year, further cementing their reputation as a promising metal act.

In 2019, Federico made the difficult decision to leave the band due to personal reasons, and shortly after, the global pandemic hit, disrupting the band's search for a new drummer. However, towards the end of 2020, Mauro Maraldo joined syk as their new drummer, and with their lineup complete, they wasted no time in entering the studio to record their third album. This album, titled Pyramiden, was released on March 11th, 2022, through Housecore Records/Nuclear Blast. The album's distinct and powerful character earned syk high praise, with MetalheadCommunity recognizing them as one of the most promising metal acts of the time.

Pyramiden received further acclaim when it was included in the ProgSpace Awards 2022 under the category of 'Album of the Year 2022/Extreme Prog Category', alongside esteemed acts like Fallujah, Allegaeon, Cult of Luna, and Conjurer. Unfortunately, soon after the album's release, both Mauro and Dalila had to depart from the band due to personal reasons.

However, syk, known for their sonic evolution, decided to press on. Founding members Stefano and Marcello continued working on their fourth album while actively searching for new members. Alan La Roca joined the band as the bass player, solidifying the lineup, but the search for a drummer remained a challenge. It wasn't until Federico Leone answered their call that the band found their new drummer. With the lineup in place consisting of Stefano Ferrian as the new frontman, guitarist, and main songwriter, Marcello Cravini on guitars, Alan La Roca on bass, and Federico Leone on drums, syk took on a new form.

In early 2023, syk caught the attention of Season Of Mist, who signed them for the release of their fourth album, eartHFlesh. This album not only marks the band's latest offering but also signifies their first decade as a band. With a reinvigorated sound and an intensified sonic progression, syk continues to captivate listeners and solidify their place in the metal scene.

Recording Line-up
Stefano Ferrian - Guitars, Vocals
Marcello Cravini - Guitars, Ambient FX
Alan La Roca - Bass
Federico Leone - Drums

Guest Musicians
Dalila Kayros - Guest Vocals (On 'I Am The Beast', 'I'll Haunt You In Your Dreams', For To Themselves I Left Them' & 'The Passing')

Recording Studio
Fiery Water Recording Studio (Alessandria, Italy)

Producer, Sound, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Fabrizio Gesuato

Cover Art
Nihil & Leoncio Harmr
Video Production
Directed and Edited by Stefano Ferrian.
Filmed by Ancellotti Silvano & Vittorio Bottini at MF Old School Production.
Performer: StellaDiPlastica.
"Black Angel Wing" & "Demon's Face" artistic installations by Paola Monfrinotti.

Biography
Sébastien Gamez

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Manchester's THE SPEED OF SOUND releases landmark ‘A Cornucopia: Minerva’ album, plus animated video for ‘The Great Acceleration’

"Buzzing fuzz guitar lines emerge from a delicate acoustic introduction to intersect with the crashing chords and the ‘bulbous pulsing’ rhythm section" ~ Record Collector Magazine

"Raw and edgy sound with guiding and invigorating sense of melody" ~ The Spill Magazine

“Unmistakeable sound a winning formula” ~ The Big Takeover

“A triumph of industry, imagination and talent, coolly novel and damned addictive” ~ Louder Than War

‘Unique and other worldly” ~ Vive Le Rock

“A form of Art-Pop that is wry, incisive, yet a deeply listenable examination of post industrial culture” ~ Rock At Night

"A riotous maelstrom of musical mayhem” ~ The Manc Review

'A Cornucopia: Minerva' CD & vinyl order  https://bigstirrecords. bandcamp.com/album/a- cornucopia-minerva 
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Manchester indie rock psychonauts The Speed Of Sound has released their new album 'A Cornucopia: Minerva', marking their 35th anniversary as power-pop psychnauts. Issued via Big Stir Records, this is the first record of the three-album set 'A Cornucopia: Minerva, Victory, Bounty' 

Full of ambition, energy, and eccentric melodic brilliance, they also present the video for 'The Great Acceleration', following up the album's lead track 'West Wind'.

While these albums will see digital editions over the next year, the Vinyl and CD versions are 3-disc sets carrying the umbrella title 'A Cornucopia'. Released as deluxe editions, each set includes two full-length bonus albums 'Victory' and 'Bounty'. But it all begins with 'Minerva'.

With this triple offering of sonic goodness, The Speed Of Sound returns triumphant, defiant and redemptive, following up 2021's critically acclaimed album 'Museum Of Tomorrow'. Named for the goddess associated with wisdom, the arts and strategic warfare, this album explores themes of resistance to mainstream cultural dominance, championing individual identity and artistic creativity whilst being a vigorous musical celebration of subcultural existence in the face of predominantly bland pop culture.

The Speed of Sound is made up of father and son John Armstrong (guitars and vocals) and Henry Armstrong (keyboards), Ann-Marie Crowley (vocals and guitar), Kevin Roache (bass guitar) and John Broadhurst (drums).

'Minerva' presents 14 fresh and variegated tracks, each one a burst of differently-hued radio friendly sonic technicolor. These new pieces range from the recklessly fast Bo Diddley rhythm successfully merged with a Wagnerian horn section of lead single 'West Wind' to the haunting and spacious ballad critiquing Economic Theory that is 'Trickledown' to the stripped back mediaeval folk-tinged starkness of 'The Harvest' to the stratospheric vastness of 'The Great Acceleration'.

The album passes seamlessly through the acoustic guitar-driven groove of 'SS-100-X',the spacious iridescence of 'Eight Fourteen Monday', the lively ascendence of 'The Party Sniper', the glowing radioactivity metaphor of 'Half Life' to the bright uplifting dementia and identity-loss focused 'Mind Palace'. While the bouncing vibe of 'Bodysnatchers' reminds us to stay awake and not slip into the drabness of normalcy, the crunching melodic punch of 'Clickbait' zings into the typewriter introduction of 'Yet Another Tuesday', onwards to the punkifed rhythm and blues of 'So Faux' and the closing acoustic riot of 'Question Time'.

With their inbuilt eclectic and genre-defying style, The Speed Of Sound expand from their base-camp foundation of multiple 1960s, punk and new wave influences, encompassing wide dynamic and stylistic variation, crossing borders and pushing boundaries at every opportunity while retaining continuity. The music bursts with experimentation whilst retaining hooks and melodic sensibility, plus the sharp barbed wit, lyrical depth and all-pervading sense of joy that form the irrepressible, uplifting hallmarks of this band.

Throughout their 35-year history, The Speed Of Sound have continuously produced music laced with optimism and lyrical bite, tapping the DIY ethos of punk and the restless lust for experimentation of psychedelia. Formed in 1989 with a pre-history dating back to the day Andy Warhol died in 1987, their music has always been idiosyncratic, counter-intuitive and perpetually looking for something new.

'Minerva' is out now, available in both formats from Big Stir Records via Bandcamp. Even better - dive into the jam-packed triple LP and CD editions of 'A Cornucopia'.

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SKELETAL REMAINS Kicks Off North American Tour, Supporting EXHUMED

American death metal purveyors SKELETAL REMAINS will be embarking on an extensive North American tour in support of EXHUMED with additional support from MORBIKON. The "Decayed Decades" tour will start tonight, May 8, in Santa Cruz, CA and will demolish the states for six weeks, including a stop at Milwaukee Metal Festival on May 19, until it concludes on June 16 in Seattle, WA. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

SKELETAL REMAINS is touring in support of 'Fragments of the Ageless,' which is out NOW via Century Media Records on March 8, 2024! The album is available HERE.

SKELETAL REMAINS (w/ EXHUMED + MORBIKON)

5/8: Santa Cruz, CA @ Blue Lagoon

5/9: Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55

5/10: Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room

5/11: Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave

5/12: Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace’s High Saloom

5/14: Cheyenne, WY @ Ernie November

5/15: Denver, CO @ HQ

5/16: Lincoln, NE @ Cosmic Eye

5/17: Sioux Falls, SD @ Remedy

5/18: Des Moines, IA @ Lefty's

5/19: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

5/21: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

5/22: Knoxville, TN @ The Brickyard

5/23: Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern

5/24: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs

5/25: Raleigh, NC @ Kings

5/26: Norfolk, VA @ The Annex

5/28: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

5/29: Boston, MA @ Sonia

5/30: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

5/31: Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit

6/1: Cincinnati, OH @ Legends

6/2: Cleveland, OH

6/6: Dallas, TX @ Red Blood Club

6/7: San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box

6/8: Houston, TX @ White Oak – Upstairs

6/9: Austin, TX @ Parish

6/11: Albuquerque NM @ The Launchpad

6/12: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock Live

6/13: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

6/14: Oakland, CA @ Eli's Mile High

6/15: Portland, OR @ Dantes

6/16: Seattle, WA @ Madame Lou's

"'Fragments Of The Ageless' is a gargantuan effort that is bound to spur gatekeeping purists to uncross their arms and start banging their heads like it's 1993." - Blabbermouth

"The record is sonically incredible, and I don’t believe that there’s a weak track in the bunch." - Decibel Magazine

"...dragging their collective caskets through the underworld, before barnburners of a guitar solo bring the songs to epic climaxes, returning to their flesh-ripping sonic assault without taking a breath." - Heavy Music HQ

"...this is some maximalist ass-kick metal born from the tropes of a genre older than I am and yet Skeletal Remains is proof positive of what’s still possible after these four-ish decades, after refining and polishing, cutting to form and sharpening to a honed edge." - Lambgoat

"With plenty of dense blasting, killer solos, and just the right amount of melodic leads, Skeletal Remains has a little bit of everything for the death metal fan." - Metal Trenches

Skeletal Remains’s ultra-brutal new album, Fragments of the Ageless, is upon us! The Americans—featuring Mike De La O (guitars), Chris Monroy (guitars/vocals), Pierce Williams (drums), and newcomer Brian Rush (bass)—kept busy after their much-hailed The Entombment of Chaos landed into a chaotic world in 2020. Rather than sit idle, the re-energized quartet crafted their penultimate statement. Tracks like “Void of Despair,” which Monroy describes as “aggressive and spastic,” “To Conquer the Devout,” “Relentless Appetite,” and “Verminous Embodiment” are death metal manifested in sound fundamentals, killer musicianship, and the right attitude. While Skeletal Remains have had four full-lengths since forming in 2011, Fragments of the Ageless is the band in their highest grotesque gear yet.

“With every record, we try to push ourselves to make a better record,” Monroy says. “We don’t get into, ‘We need to sound more like this or that.’ What comes out of us is natural. Actually, that’s how it’s been since the first record [Beyond the Flesh]. As death metal fans, we write what we enjoy and want to listen to. Having Pierce and Brian join the band played a big part in the new album. They live in Portland, and the rest of the band is in Los Angeles, so there’s a bit of a gap, but we use technology a lot when we write. They gave us a fresh set of ears.”

The principal songwriting for Fragments of the Ageless started during the pandemic but picked up considerable steam once the band were back on the road in 2022, where they played countless shows and festivals in the U.S., Europe, South America, Central America, and Australia. With Pierce and Brian fully in the fold, Monroy and De La O found themselves, in a way, back to square one, namely the “entire band effort” that comprised their 2012 debut, Beyond the Flesh. The savage DNA of Skeletal Remains is intact, but it’s been altered—no, improved!—iteratively to attack more, devour absolutely, and technically inspire. Tracks like video singles “Void of Despair,” “To Conquer the Devout,” “Relentless Appetite,” as well as deeper album cuts “Forever in Sufferance,” “Verminous Embodiment,” and “Unmerciful” are ravenous.

“It’s more brutal than the last one,” says Monroy. “We were pushing ourselves to be more extreme—vibing on that as much as possible. Obviously, we’re not tech-death now, but I think we took inspiration from the techier side of things. We took things up a notch and dialed in on the technicality and ever-increasing intensity while maintaining catchiness. We still have songs like ‘Eternal Hatred’ [from The Entombment of Chaos]. There’s always room for super-simple mid-paced songs in Skeletal Remains. On one end, we’ve increased in density and brutality; on the other, we wrote a few songs with longer and more ‘epic’ structures. 'Fragments' is simply the next evolutionary step in our sound.”

Lyrically, Skeletal Remains took the left-hand path. Rather than topics and themes inspiring the cover art, Dan Seagrave’s (Suffocation, Entombed, et al.) famously atramentous detail conversely informed the lyrics and album title. Monroy says they had working titles that they conveyed to Seagrave, but the final painting sparked the title, Fragments of the Ageless. Of course, the usual influx of sci-fi, historical, personal struggles, and fantastical also played a part.

“Seagrave completed the cover art before we had a title,” Monroy says. “That was kind of weird, but it worked in our favor. The cover art directly inspired a few of the lyrics and musical themes, tying multiple pieces together, which is a first for us. We did show him different pieces of art—10 in all, I think—that we liked, so there was direction. We wanted a mixture of things, with the final idea being a creature being taken apart and its DNA extracted. Seagrave’s crazy brain made it all come to life.”

Skeletal Remains recorded Fragments of the Ageless at various home and professional studios. Most of the guitars, bass, and solos were tracked DIY. The band wanted the drums to sound as imposing as possible, so they booked Trench Studios (Intronaut, Hirax) with John Haddad, while the vocals were cut at Birdcage Studios with Allen Falcon (Pestilent Death). Once the album’s core had been recorded, Monroy and the team sent their sick slab to Swedish studio ace Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Incantation) for mixing and mastering. If the blistering leads of “Void of Despair” and “Verminous Embodiment” don’t impress, then check out the blasting drums of “Cybernetic Harvest” and “Relentless Appetite.”

“Dan really gets it,” says Monroy. “He’ll send us mixes, and he’ll automatically add stuff like effects and little details throughout the back and forth. He knows what we want before we can tell him. Dan understands what we’re going for. There’s mutual understanding and respect. Of course, he’s been mixing and mastering for a long time and has made a name for himself, but we’re really happy with the production on 'Fragments.' It jumps out at you.”

Monroy says the band’s goal with Fragments of the Ageless is to continue death metal’s lineage—to honor the past and present. The future, however, is lined with more touring and festivals. Having just come off a stateside run with Suffocation and Incantation late last year, Skeletal Remains are poised to ravage more of the world, with high-profile slots at Wacken (Germany) and Alcatraz (Belgium) festivals already secured.

Death… Is just the beginning with Skeletal Remains’s Fragments of the Ageless.

Line-up:

Chris Monroy - guitars/vocals

Mike De La O - guitars

Pierce Williams - drums

Brian Rush - bass

Album Art:

Dan Seagrave

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'Fragments of the Ageless' Formats:

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Ltd. Gatefold Opaque Spring Green LP (US version)

Ltd. Gatefold Sunspot LP (500x) available from US Indie outlets and SKELETAL REMAINS

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The Oklahoma Kid Share "No Sympathy" Video

THE OKLAHOMA KID are a modern metal experience. The genre-blending five-piece never shies away from pushing the boundaries or breaking down old conventions.

Today, they have shared the video for "No Sympathy." With lyrics that cut through the facade, the song confronts betrayal and personal empowerment. As the raw vocals declare, "I can see right through you," the band delves into the complexities of resilience and self-realization. "No Sympathy" challenges listeners to confront their emotions and take control of their own fate. With its powerful message and intense energy, this track is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

The song is about vocalist Tom growing up as a man and the struggles that came with it. As he got older, he knew where they came from. This is his take on toxic masculinity for himself and the ones, especially FLINTA, who suffer from it.

"You are heard, I will do my best for a change," Tomboys.

Watch the video for "No Sympathy" below.

The song is out worldwide on DSPs at midnight here.

Since its formation in 2012, the band has established a foundation in the German metal scene. After their successful debut album Solarray (2019) and struck by the global pandemic, THE OKLAHOMA KID set their focus on writing new music, with one simple goal in mind — to best themselves and give every fan something to crave for Tangerine Tragic. The Oklahoma Kid have toured with internationally renowned acts such as Stick to Your Guns, Carnifex, Evergreen Terrace, and Hatebreed. They have electrified crowds with their passionate performances. The band is no longer an insider tip. They are a force to be reckoned with. Whether live at a festival or on the record player in the living room — THE OKLAHOMA KID will change your perception of what metal is capable of.
  
THE OKLAHOMA KID ARE:
Tomm Brümmer | Vocals
Fred Stölzel | Guitar
Andreas Reinhard | Guitar
Robert Elfenbein | Bass
David J. Burtscher | Drums

PHOTO CREDIT: Prissilya Junewin

Love Letter Announce "Everyone Wants Something Beautiful" Out 6/28 Via Iodine + Share New Single

New England's Love Letter — formerly known as Death Of A Nation and featuring Andrew Reitz (drums); Matthew Spence  (guitar); Dave Alcan (bass); Quinn Murphy (vocals), and Jay Maas (guitars, backing vocals) — are pleased to announce their debut album Everyone Wants Something Beautiful. The album arrives on June 28 via Iodine Recordings. Pre-order it here.

Murphy was formerly of Verse, while Mass and Reitz were founding members of Defeater. Maas has also enjoyed an established career as a producer, and has worked with acts like Bane, Title Fight, Counterparts, and more. 

Today, the band has shared the new single "Misanthropic Holiday or Vacation." Listen here

The track sounds like both a warning and indictment, exploring ways we are expected to deal with the human condition in modern society. It seems to blur the lines of perseverance and begrudged surrender, crescendoing into a cathartic release that makes one feel both possessed and furious. It's hard to stay sitting by the the time the final notes fade out.

"'Misanthropic Holiday or Vacation' is about the confusing and (at times) humiliating experiences I've had navigating my mental health," shares Murphy about the songs powerful and intimately relatable subject matter.. "Specifically, the quest for the right diagnosis(es) and proper medication/therapist with limited resources/understanding of the mental health care system when you have little to no income. Realizing the collateral damage and emotional pain I've caused others from ignoring my own trauma for years weighed heavily and still does."

They continue, "I have countless regrets and wake up everyday with a wave of shame washing over me, something that I still feel like I deserve regardless of how much work I've put in or how many times I'm told the goal is to let it go and love myself. I feel for anyone who grew up in an abusive, poverty-stricken environment that has had to face themselves, their trauma, and the trauma that typically gets regifted and passed onto others. At times it seems impossible to escape and statistically it is for a lot of folks."

ABOUT LOVE LETTER:
New England has always served as a breeding ground for some of the most passionate and heartfelt voices in hardcore. Featuring members of Verse and Defeater, Love Letter are the latest powerhouse to join this esteemed lineage.
 
Everyone Wants Something Beautiful is an open window into insecurity and self-awareness. It is a deep-dive into generational trauma, its different forms, and the ways it can be projected onto others. We share a commitment to crafting music that is honest and powerful, and that reflects our friendships, views, and shared musical journey over two decades. We believe every note and word must carry meaning and purpose. The musical vision for this record was to create a compelling backdrop for captivating and emotional storytelling. It’s honest, mature, and carries deep personal meaning for each member.
 
Guitarist Jay Maas (Defeater) has also produced countless records for other bands at Getaway Recordings in Massachusetts, including Bane, Counterparts, Title Fight, and more. After being behind the scenes on so many quintessential records, Maas is back at the helm. "Having produced records for two decades now, I've had the chance to work with thousands of artists, I'm grateful that this was my opportunity to pull together some of my favorite people who also happen to be extremely talented musicians."
 
Maas tapped fellow founding member of Defeater — Andrew Reitz — to play drums along with guitarist Matthew Spence and fellow engineer and bassist Dave Alcan. The result is high-octane instrumentation paired with the poignant yet biting lyrics and vocals of Quinn Murphy (of Verse).

There's a notable freedom in the band’s songwriting, and their desire to push the limits of where heartfelt, emotive and heavy music can go is apparent with every note and word. Matched by a charged live show, Love Letter are sure to turn heads of fans of hardcore, post-hardcore, screamo, and beyond. Everyone Wants Something Beautiful is available for pre-order now.

ABBATH Kicks Off North American Headlining Tour Tomorrow, May 9

ABBATH, the eponymous project of one of black metal's most iconic figures, will be hitting the road in North America starting tomorrow, May 9, in Quebec City, QC! Supported by BLACK ANVIL, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, and FINAL GASP, the trek will make its way through the East Coast with stops at Maryland Death Fest in Baltimore, MD and Dark Lord Day in Munster, IN. The full itinerary can be found below!

ABBATH 'Dread Reaver" North American Tour

(w/ BLACK ANVIL, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT + FINAL GASP):

05/09: Quebec City, QC @ Capitol Theatre

05/10: Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe

05/11: Kitchener, ON @ The Hub

05/12: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

05/14: Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre

05/16: Saint Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall

05/17: Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre

05/18: Munster, IN @ Dark Lord Day *

05/19: Cleveland, OH @ TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic

05/20: Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Centre

05/22: Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Iron Works

05/23: Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair

05/24: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place

05/25: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

05/26: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest *

* only Abbath

Live Lineup:

Abbath – Guitar & Vocals

Ole Andre Farstad – Guitar

Andreas Salbu – Bass

Ukri Suvilehto - Drums

KING 810 To Drop New Project This Summer, Share New Song, + Announce Tour

Indie occult film under the black rainbow by Flint Michigan's own KING 810 is due out summer 2024.  

KING 810 have announced their next project under the black rainbow, an episodic film series accompanied by a soundtrack of the same name. It's available for pre-order here.

The follow up to 2023's follow my tears is said the be the group's most uniquely ambitious piece of work yet.

David Gunn, Eugene Gill, and familiar cohorts independently funded, wrote, directed, produced, filmed, acted, edited, and distributed under the black rainbow. The band has once again teamed up with producer Josh Schroeder for the writing and recording of the musical portion of the film.

The story unfolds when KING 810 encounter an enchanted instrument belonging to the angelic priest King Melchizedek... 

The first episode is live.

KING 810 are also heading on tour this summer. Dates for the "under the black rainbow" tour are below and tickets go on sale on Friday, May 10 at 10am local time. The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Extortionist will support.

KING 810 ON TOUR:
WITH THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE + EXTORTIONIST:

8/1 — Rochester, NY  —  Montage Music Hall
8/2 — Albany, NY  —  Empire Underground
8/3 — Burlington, VT  —  Higher Ground
8/4 — Cambridge, MA  —  Sonia
8/6 — Manchester, NH  —  Jewel
8/7 — Hartford, CT  —  Webster Underground
8/8 — New York, NY  —  The Meadows
8/9 — Clifton. NJ  —  Dingbats
8/10 — Frederickton, MD  —  Cafe 611
8/11 — Mechanicsburg, PA  —  Lovedraft's Brewing Co.
8/13 — Richmond, VA  —  Another Round Bar & Grill
8/14 — Virginia Beach, VA  —  Scandals Live
8/15 — Greensboro, NC  —  Hangar 1819
8/16 — Jacksonville, NC  —  Hooligans
8/17 — Spartanburg, SC  —  Ground Zero
8/18 — Tampa, FL  —  Orpheum
8/20 — Sanford, FL  —  West End
8/21 — Pensacola, FL  —  The Handlebar
8/22 — New Orleans, LA  —  Southport Hall
8/23 — Tyler, TX  —  Bricks
8/24 — Oklahoma, OK  —  89 Street
8/25 — St. Louis, MO  —  Red Flag
8/28 — Madison, WI  —  The Annex
8/29 — Minneapolis, MN  —  Turf Club
8/30 — Sioux Falls, SD  —  Remedy 611
8/31— Des Moines, IA  —  Wooly's
9/1 — Indianapolis, IN  —  Black Circle

ABOUT KING 810:
Forget all the shit you’ve heard about KING 810, everything you think you know about them, and especially anything you've read on the internet. The band—David Gunn, Eugene Gill, and various partners-in-crime—gestated in one of America's most forsaken and forgotten cities: Flint, MI. Like a soundtrack to urban apocalypse, their 2014 full-length debut, Memoirs Of A Murderer, introduced a sound equally steeped in bullet-riddled rap, groove-laden nineties metal, sexually charged industrial, and midnight-at-the-crossroads acoustic voodoo. In its wake, they emerged as the rare enigma equally comfortable on a mixtape alongside Freddie Gibbs and DJ Drama or on tour with Slipknot and Korn. They managed to leave stages in flames everywhere from The Gathering of the Juggalos to Sonic Temple. They got ViceRevolverPornHub, and many more talking as they quietly amassed over 100 million streams  and counting across La Petite Mort or a Conversation with God [2016], Suicide King [2019], AK Concerto No. 47, 11th Movement in G Major[2020], and Follow My Tears EP [2023]. Like a séance in abandoned housing projects, they're both repulsively familiar and alluringly otherworldly. In 2024, Gunn, Gill, and Co. continue in their pursuit of uncompromising art on their first-ever indie occult film under the black rainbow and its accompanying album and soundtrack of the same name. Listen to it and make your own opinion. Allow it to infect you and invigorate you. Welcome to KING 810 2024.

THRESHOLD - Release 2024 Remixes Of Wounded Land And Psychedelicatessen

Formed in leafy Surrey in the late ’80s, THRESHOLD truly blossomed in the following decade and swiftly established themselves as the U.K.’s chief progressive metal standard bearers. From 1993’s Wounded Land debut onwards, the enduring creative core of guitarist Karl Groom and keyboard maestro Richard West constructed a unique strain of heavy progressive music, combining incisive melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and intricate but thunderous arrangements. THRESHOLD have marched inexorably forward across three decades of creative fervor, arguably hitting a new peak of potency on the conceptual and musical feast of 2017’s Legends Of The Shires.

With vocalist Glynn Morgan back in the fold, the Brits’ enduring line-up of Groom, West, drummer Johanne James, and bassist Steve Anderson somehow pushed themselves to new heights receiving widespread critical acclaim. The band’s latest (and 12th) studio album, Dividing Lines, was darker, heavier, and even more adventurous than its predecessor, boasting some of the most wildly inventive and melodically potent material they have ever recorded.

Now the band has embarked on a comprehensive re-issue campaign of their earlier releases, newly remixed and remastered in 2024 including fresh new vinyl formats and CDs with bonus material.

Kicking off with the aforementioned debut Wounded Land (featuring Damian Wilson on vocals) and ‘1994’s Psychedelicatessen (where Glynn Morgan was recruited to front the band). The band will also embark on the career-spanning  'Threshold Through Time’ tour across Europe this October.

Wounded Land re-issue formats:
- 2LP, trans green, limited 1100 copies
- CD              

Psychedelicatessen re-issue formats:
- 2LP, trans violet, limited 1100 copies
- CD

Order your copy of Wounded Land here: https://threshold.bfan.link/wounded-land-2024.ema

Order your copy of Psychedelicatessen here: https://threshold.bfan.link/psychedelicatessen-2024.ema

KITTIE Announce Long-Awaited Album 'FIRE'; Drop New Single "Vultures"

The original Queens of Metal, Kittie have finally announced their highly-anticipated and long-awaited new studio album, 'Fire' today. The upcoming release is the band's first full-length in over 13 years and is set for release on Friday, June 21st via Sumerian Records. Heralding the exciting news is the release of brand new single "Vultures" and its accompanying music video featuring live footage of the band's main stage performance at this year's Sick New World festival in Las Vegas on April 27th. Pre-orders for the album are available now HERE. Stream "Vultures" HERE and watch the music video HERE below.

Speaking on today's album announcement and their latest single, Kittie vocalist/guitarist, Morgan Lander shares

"10 years ago, if someone would have told us that we would be releasing new Kittie music in 2024, we’d have dismissed them right away. It feels like something deeper than fate that’s brought us together again, allowing us to create something fearless and magical for you. We’ve worked incredibly hard over the past year, and surrounded ourselves with the ultimate dream team to make this album a reality. We cannot wait for you to lose yourselves in the passion and strength of ‘Fire’."

"Vultures is a bold musical declaration, signalling our new beginnings as a band. Vultures is a warning to those with hidden agendas, who thrive on deception. It’s a proclamation of breaking free of the chains of exploitation and a reckoning for those who pick at the bones of those who suffer in silence."

The new album, 'Fire', is available to pre-order now with a variety of merch bundles including exclusive vinyl colorways, t-shirts, a cassette tape, a sticker pack, guitar pick pack, laminate and two metal lunch box designs. Available bundles are as follows (each comes with a digital download of the album):

Fire CD Pack - T-Shirt & CD

Fire Vinyl Pack - T-Shirt & Vinyl

Fire Collector's Pack - T-Shirt, Lunchbox, CD, Cassette, Sticker Pack, Laminate

Fire Ultimate Pack - T-Shirt, Lunchbox, Cassette, Guitar Pick Pack, Laminate, Sticker Pack, Vinyl.

Pre-orders are available now from SumerianMerch.com

Kittie sent the internet ablaze earlier this year when they announced their return with brand new music, in the form of blistering single, "Eyes Wide Open". They followed up with a second new single, "We Are Shadows" and the announcement of a very special run of exclusive headline shows across the US and Canada last month, topped off with an incendiary live performance at Sick New World festival in Las Vegas.

The long-awaited headline shows will see the band perform in 5 cities across the US and Canada this July and August, giving fans a very special and rare chance to see the band play a full headline set that will include their new material as well as classic hits and some deep cuts not played live since the band's early days.

Each show will feature a different supporting line-up (full details below), ensuring a unique experience for Kittie fans in each city. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast, get yours from kittie.net

KITTIE

FIRE 2024

EXCLUSIVE HEADLINE SHOWS

July 12th - Toronto, ON - History w/ Vile Creature

July 19th - New York, NY - Palladium Times Square w/ Unearth, Within The Ruins and Stabbing

August 2nd - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade w/ Upon A Burning Body

August 4th - Dallas, TX - The Studio at The Factory w/ Upon A Burning Body

August 23rd - Chicago, IL - Concord Music Hall w/ VCTMS and Conquer Divide



UPCOMING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES

May 10th - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville

May 18th - Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple

July 6th - Quebec City, QC - Festival d'Été de Québec

August 24th - Jackson, MI - Havoc Festival

ABOUT KITTIE

When you discovered Canadian bashers, Kittie, has a direct influence on how you see them. For those that were on board from the beginning with the Spit album, released in 1999, Kittie was considered part of the nu-metal movement. Going into their later albums, In The Black (2009) and I've Failed You (2011), the band had evolved into something far more sinister, and were viewed as a serious full-on metal outfit. Just as they seemed to be hitting their stride six albums into their career, however, Kittie slowly disappeared from the scene in the wake of touring for I've Failed You. The silence was eventually dubbed an "indefinite hiatus" by the band, broken only by a one-off hometown show in London, Ontario in 2017, and the release of the documentary, Kittie: Origins/Evolutions, in 2018. Until now…

 

Thirteen years later, that silence has been broken in earnest. Vocalist and guitarist, Morgan Lander, drummer Mercedes Lander, guitarist Tara McLeod and bassist Ivy Vujic maintain that Kittie did not break up because it is an ingrained part of their identity. The documentary and the one-off show in London were intended as a cap on everything, leaving a big question mark at what might happen down the road. Offers from promoters to do some shows in 2022 and 2023, including the sell-out, inaugural Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas, were enough to convince Kittie to dust off their instruments, resulting in a renewed interest in the band and a label deal with Sumerian Records

When they finally did gather as a unit, it was like putting on a pair of comfortable boots, with no need to break things in before getting down to business.It turns out that thirteen years away has seen the band develop growth in songwriting, arranging, lyrical content and vocal melodies, creating something monstrous and volatile. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Alice In Chains, Korn), Kittiehave finally surfaced and are poised to unleash 'Fire', their first new album in thirteen years via their new label home, Sumerian Records. With renewed fury and unfathomable sonic brutality, the new era of Kittie has begun. 

Kittie are

Morgan Lander (vox/guitar)

Mercedes Lander (drums/backing vox)

Tara McLeod (guitar)

Ivy Vujic (bass)

DE'WAYNE Drops Video for New Single "lightweight"

DE'WAYNE, who earlier this year announced his signing to Fearless Records, has just dropped the new banger "lightweight." The song is about fighting the good fight and never giving up or giving in.

Watch the video below.

About the new song, the rock artist says, "This song is about the UNDERDOG, the lightweight in the fight…I wanted to explore the concept of combining boxing and love in the same song. The idea of not giving up in a fight is equivalent to not throwing in the towel in a relationship or a goal you really want to achieve in life. So I just took that and ran with it on lightweight."

He continues, "'lightweight' is one of those songs where I took some of my real life experiences (what happened that morning) into the studio. It means a lot because it has such a beautiful message to me. The bridge goes, 'If i take two steps in and you do the same, we might just be alright we might we might.' I stand firm on that line. That’s the main thing I would want anyone to hear and REALLY feel."


DE'WAYNE is an alternative rock singer from Houston, Texas, who is redefining how it's done by showcasing a raw and tasteful blend of genres. He breaks the rules. His music combines elements of rock, pop, and soul, with a mission to show people we shouldn't live in boxes — and neither should our music.

Throughout his nascent career, he has constantly reinvented himself, leaving fans both guessing and thrilled, all the while picking up new ones along the way. TheNME called out his ability to be "equally at home belting out throaty howl or indulging in his velvety soulfulness" and praised, "the sense of fun and experimentation that’s crucial to good mainstream-minded rock music is very much alive" that defines DE'WAYNE's music.

Previously, he shared the video for "synthesizer." Watch it here.

PageSix praised the track for its sultry guitars in an exclusive chat with the artist. Read it here.

Banks Arcade Announce New EP "A Muse" + Share Visualizer For New Single "Heartstop"

An enticing continuation of their earlier works, Banks Arcade return with the announcement of a brand new EP, A Muse, due out on June 28 via UNFD.

Evolving from the darker sides explored on their recent DEATH 2 EP, released in February, A Muse finds the New Zealand-hailing, Melbourne-based quartet shedding the expected and instead flourishing between moments of searing rock, towering hooks, dance beats, and fresh explorations into heavy surrounds.

A deeply personal extension of the chaos and sonic metamorphosis of DEATH 2, today's announcement of A Muse is also accompanied by the brand new single "Heartstop" — a swaggering, guitar-driven breakup anthem balanced with audacious grit and potent gloss, with the track premiering on New Zealand's #1 rock station The Rock.

Watch the visualizer for "Heartstop" below.

"'Heartstop' is a sassy breakup rock anthem," the band shares. "It’s got a bit of 'f**k you' to it, but really it's just a fun song that was made to make people dance and forget about that asshole that broke their heart."

Offering a memorable companion to their recent new single "Self Help," also taken from the forthcoming A Muse EP, Heartstop readily wears its heart on its sleeve with infectious abandon, with vocalist Joshua O'Donnell powerfully declaring, "I like the way that I move / When I'm not hung up on you," alongside a sauntering chorus backdrop. And it's this very notion of strength in vulnerability that carries throughout A Muse, from the vehement urgency of opening track "Alive" through to the moody ferocity of "No Future" and beyond.

"A Muse follows on from DEATH 2 in a much more vulnerable way," the band says. "It covers a lot of personal issues from relationships to internal struggles and in each song I tried to speak with my own voice as much as possible as opposed to the more abstract stuff on DEATH 2."    

Via DEATH 2, Banks Arcade didn't merely build on their previously-established trademark sound; rather, it catapulted their heady blend of hard rock, electronic, and metal into an entirely new sonic stratosphere, while also expressing the darkest and heaviest side of the quartet to date.

 Banks Arcade bring passion and potent execution to their myriad of influences and creative ideas. Formed over a shared love of music with a razor-sharp avant-garde aesthetic, Banks Arcade have always teetered on modernity; a fact displayed firmly on their 2018 debut EP Endnote, its 2020 follow up Fever Dreams, and the group's head-turning singles Roses and Drown, both of which have gone on to amass well over 2 million individual streams.

Releasing their full-length Future Lovers in 2022, Banks Arcade cemented their future-facing trademark style while also turning heads courtesy of their emphatic soundscapes, searing metal and hip hop additions.

Fresh off the back of releasing DEATH 2 in February, Banks Arcade also supported metalcore titans Northlane nationally alongside ERRA and Landmvrks that same month. And after two years of non-stop touring, Banks Arcade will also hit the road in New Zealand and Australia with a brand new live show this May, with the Death 2 A Muse Tour set to compile the band's best work to date.

For Banks Arcade in 2024, DEATH 2 was only the beginning.

'Opening / Closing' the latest single from US art rock collective THE PULL OF AUTUMN - featuring Kraig Jordan.

"A gem... A genuine and welcome earworm" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Beautiful... Pure and simple. Lyrically emotional and thought-provoking. It has perfect instrumentation and musicality" ~ Spill Magazine

"Better to travel well than to arrive... this band is not about merely travelling, this is exploration down the unbeaten paths of the glorious unknown" ~ The Swindonian
Bandcamp  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/track/opening-closing
Bandcamp  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/track/i-was-just-dreaming
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZHn08pIrnDqlDUSqHikHV
Album order  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/memory-tree
'Beautiful Broken World' album (2022)  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/beautiful-broken-world

Art-rock indie-pop collective The Pull of Autumn presents their new single 'Opening / Closing' featuring Kraig Jordan. Born from the reflective period as the world began to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Crafted by the songwriting duo of Kraig Jordan and Guy Benoit, and recorded at Plan of a Boy studio in Providence, Rhode Island, this track is a poignant exploration of reentry into a transformed society.

The second taste of their fifth album 'Memory Tree', this single follows 'I Was Just Dreaming', which features Boston artist Bruce MacLeod on vocals. 

"Opening/Closing" harnesses the raw emotions and experiences of its creators during a time of global uncertainty and change. It features a rich blend of acoustic and electric guitars, layered with a diverse array of percussion, capturing the essence of renewal and the complex emotions tied to reengaging with the outside world," says Kraig Jordan. 

"When I sent Daniel Darrow the stems to work on he expressed he wanted this add an electronic element to the song via electronics and synthesis, the results are an exciting take on electro - acoustic music"    

Daniel Darrow adds “I first heard Kraig’s music through a friend, who worked with him on a electronic project called Nerve Pill. Noting that Kraig’s tastes in music were similar to mine, I began exploring his music to find he is a great songwriter and artist. I’m excited to have contributed to this track, which touches upon so many styles of composition and shared memories of a strange and often lonely time."

The 'Memory Tree' album, described as "a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life", will be released via Boston imprint RBM Records on CD and digitally, two years after The Pull of Autumn's 'Beautiful Broken World' album, which involved several music luminaries, including The Pop Group's Mark Stewart, Living Colour's Doug Wimbish and producer Adrian Sherwood.

The Pull of Autumn is a revolving-door collective lead by Rhode Island artist Daniel Darrow of 80s post-punk group Johanna’s House of Glamour and core members Bruce MacLeod, Matthew Darrow and Luke Skyscraper James (I.R.S. recording artist Fashion). Each release involves a revolving door of notable and emerging artists, both from the local music scene and further abroad. The band's debut 2018 eponymous album was followed by 'Afterglow' in 2019, 'Small Colors' in 2020 and 'Beautiful Broken World' in 2022.

'Memory Tree' features contributions by such artists as Philip Parfitt (The Perfect Disaster), Ricky Humphrey (This Twisted Wreckage), San Francisco-based artists Leigh Gregory and Julius Manning, Berkeley singer-songwriter Sophia Campbell, and two local music legends - Rhode Island Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul Everett and producer, songwriter and artist Kraig Jordan

'Opening / Closing' is available exclusively via Bandcamp, where the 'Memory Tree' album can be pre-ordered. On May 31, this record goes live across all digital music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.

CREDITS
Produced & Mixed by Daniel Darrow                          
Mastered by Bruce Macleod                            
Cover painting by Paul Everett
01. Memory Tree - Daniel Darrow (synths), Matthew Darrow (drums)    

02. Walter Benjamin - Leigh Gregory (guitars, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths), Aaron Carr (cello)                              
03. Freedom is a Thief - Sophia Campbell (vocals, bass), Daniel Darrow (synths), Kevin Carnes (drums), Dan Laks (guitar)    
04. Lovely Fellow - Luke Skyscraper James (vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths)
05. Dolphins - Paul Everett vocals, Daniel Darrow (synths), Kevin Zahm (bass), Bob Kendall (guitar)                                  
06. Awakening - Leigh Gregory (guitar), Daniel Darrow (synths)                      
07. I Was Just Dreaming - Bruce MacLeod (guitar, bass, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths)
08. Lines Written - Philip Parfitt (guitar, spoken word), Daniel Darrow (piano)
09. A Shrine to Past Memories - Matthew Darrow (synths)
10. Lost Time - Julius Manning (guitars, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths)    
11. Flow Motion - Ricky Humphrey (bass, drums), Daniel Darrow (synths, trumpet, electronics)                                
12. Opening / Closing - Kraig Jordan (guitar, bass, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths) - written by Kraig Jordan & Guy Benoit. 

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Brooklyn-based electronic artist Pas Musique presents ‘Come Follow Me’ single, title track from forthcoming album

“A glitchy and eerie trip... an adventurous sonic thread, the electronic maestros we know as Pas Musique weave an instrumental path inspired by pioneers such as Zoviet France and NEU!" The Spill Magazine

"Fans of 1980s electronic music will recognise the influences: early monophonic synths that spit out jarring sawtooth and creamy muted wave forms in equal proportion, as well as the one-note crunchy handclaps, tinny electronic hi-hats and thudding beat repetition to infinity" ~ Joyzine

"Pas Musique recall an industrial that once was, such cacophonous and ominously bustling sounds from the likes of Throbbing Gristle, Zoviet France, or more modern wreckers of civilization like the Belgian duo Silk Saw" ~ PopMatters

"Constantly pushing the boundaries of electronic music... Like neurons firing impulses on all cylinders contrasted by lightly biting buzzsaw nicks, much electro-knob-twiddling and a menacing sonic undercurrent" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"An appealing if appropriately bizarre flow to everything... effective sound art" ~ Scene Point Blank

Album pre-order https://alrealonmusique.bandcamp.com/album/come-follow-me
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H6sOxEpbNr7EvtUknZY6I
Apple Music  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H6sOxEpbNr7EvtUknZY6I
Get tickets  https://www.pasmusique.net/tourpast-shows.html

Brooklyn experimental electronic artist Pas Musique will release the new full-length album 'Come Follow Me' this summer via NYC-based label Alrealon Musique. With seven new experimental electronic, experimental krautrock-influenced tracks, this record is previewed by the title track.

Influenced by such artists as Faust, Coil, Zoviet France and NEU, Pas Musique was launched in 1995 Brooklyn as a solo abstract-sound project of founder Robert L. Pepper, having since evolved through different lineups and variations of experimental electronic iterations.

'Come Follow Me' is a tribute to the late Frank Tovey a.k.a. Fad Gadget, who was one of Robert L. Pepper's top musical influences growing up. The sounds and beats are 80's synthpop-inspired compositions with a touch of modern noise, while the song's lyrics are inspired by metaphysical and philosophical themes, interlaced with abstract vocalizations.

The accompanying music video was crowdsourced by friends and fans, building on a concept revolving around community and how we can create projects across the globe and find our own circles of mutual interest and support.

"This is the first album where I added vocals and not solely vocalizations. It's a balance of the commercial and the strange. It is a tribute to the pop-industrial project Fad Gadget so I tried to keep my experimental edge and add in some pop elements. I never thought I would be trying something like this. But if you know Pas Musique's history, we change periodically with different styles. I like to keep the sound fresh and challenge the project sonically," says Robert L. Pepper.

"It started with a concept of "Could I make an album with vocals, while dipping into a pop edge?" So I wrote sequences that use some 80's sounding synth sounds in the style of Fad Gadget. Then the vocals just came to me. 'Come Follow Me' was the first track that materialized and then the workflow began. Tracks just evolve naturally."

The forthcoming album follows up 2023's 'Shaman' album and 2021's 'Amateur Radio', when Pas Musique was a four-piece consisting of Jon V Worthley, Michael Durek, Jesse Fairbairn and Robert L. Pepper. While still involved with live performances (and other recordings currently in the works, it is solely Pepper involved in the new album. He is also working with Robin Storey of Rapoon on other completely avant, experimental, improvisational compositions.

Since emerging on the music scene 29 years ago, Pas Musique has pursued musical elements of electronic and experimental music with krautrock undertones. Pas Musique has collaborated with many great musicians, including Faust, Rapoon, ZEV, Philippe Petit, HATI, Chester Hawkins, Jim Tuite, and many more. Pas Musique has performed in 18 countries and throughout the United States.

As of May 8, the 'Come Follow Me' single will be released everywhere digitally, including SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp. The full album by the same name is out on July 12 via Alrealon Musique. Available on CD and digitally, it is already available for pre-order via Bandcamp.
Pas Musique performs next on May 10 at Rhizome in Silver Springs, Maryland

CREDITS
Written and performed by Robert L. Pepper
Recorded, mixed, mastered & produced by Pas Musique
Cover artwork and photography by Pas Musique
Released by Alrealon Musique
Catalog Number: ALRN145
Video created by Pas Musique
Film footage by Anrrea Dune, Anthony Donovan, Audrey Dégez, Black Saturn, Brandstifter, Cristobal Eme, Damien Olsen, Dan Gitlin, Daniel McKleinfeld, El Santo del Rock, Jim Tuite, Jon Worthley, Katrin Rätte, Ken Beckford, Kensaku Nishizato, Kurt Schamann, Lazaro LaVista, Linda Ganus, Marc Edwards, Meeky, Rute Ventura, Shaun Sandor, Susannah Gilley Nishizato, Thomas Boettner (Straight Panic) & William Kurtis Chang (張光偉)

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Claudio Simonetti's Goblin Announces Special 'Dawn of the Dead' Performances in U.S

As a near-summer revelation to all horror fans, Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will performing the score of George A. Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead' along with a screening of the classic film for the last time ever for only three exclusive / surprise U.S. dates this May! To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the classic zombie flick, which saw its return to theaters, drive-ins, and malls last month, the composer and his collective will bring the horrors to life in Los Angeles, CA, Austin, TX and New York, NY in just a few short weeks! These will be the only THREE 'Dawn of the Dead' performances by Claudio Simonetti's Goblin worldwide. No further dates will be added. Tickets can be found HERE while they last!

New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® recently revealed that George A. Romero’s 'Dawn of the Dead' is now celebrating the 45th Anniversary of its North American debut with a blow-out celebration event! The definitive zombie classic returns to both Theatres and Drive-Ins for screenings across the U.S. and Canada, with most theaters welcoming the film back to the big screen from now throughout the end of May! In addition, there are very special official anniversary collectables coming from FRIGHT-RAGS and ISH! The previously announced big-screen return has updated and revised the listings, which can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential soundtracks in horror, including Dawn of the Dead, Deep Red, Suspiria, Tenebrae, and countless others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day. Simonetti and his collective will perform the haunting and tense score to Demons. The film was produced by master of horror Dario Argento (Suspiria, Tenebrae, etc.) and was directed by Lamberto Bava, son of iconic cinematographer Mario Bava. Enter the screening with caution and don't touch any props, lest the demons possess you...

CLAUDIO SIMONETTI'S GOBLIN

North American Tour Dates:

05/24: Los Angeles, CA @ The Orpheum Theatre

05/27: Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre

05/30: New York, NY @ City Winery

Lineup:

Claudio Simonetti: Keyboards

Daniele Amador: Guitar

Cecilia Nappo: Bass

Federico Maragoni: Drums

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Jamey Jasta & Company Unleash JASTA Music Video for New Song, "Suicidality," ft. Phil Demmel

Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta & company are back with a brand new JASTA music video for the song "Suicidality,” which features special guest Phil Demmel (Vio-lence). The song is taken from the upcoming 'AND JASTA FOR ALL' album, which will arrive digitally on May 17! The clip, which was shot by Alex Zaranak, can be found below.

The video was filmed at The Rave / Eagles Club during Milwaukee Metal Fest in 2023. The album is "ALL RIPPER NO SKIPPERS" and features guest appearances from Scott Ian (Anthrax), Chuck Billy (Testament), Zetro (Exodus), Joey Concepcion (Arch Enemy) & Phil Demmel (Vio-lence).

Jamey Jasta comments on the story behind JASTA, "Fan funded, four years in the making, got to work with my thrash heroes and couldn’t be happier with this album, it’s ALL RIPPERS, NO SKIPPERS! Play loud it!"

'AND JASTA FOR ALL' guitarist Charlie Bellmore (Toxic Holocaust, Dee Snider, Many Eyes) adds, "Jamey asked me to write “a few thrash songs” quite a while ago and over the years they slowly grew into a remarkable love letter to thrash metal. Jamey, Nicky and myself busted our butts to make a serious ripper of an album, and Jamey delivered some of his best vocal performances of his career on this. I can’t wait for everyone to crank this up!!!"

Pre-order 'AND JASTA FOR ALL' HERE. Use code AJFA. 

JASTA Album Release Shows:

05/16: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Festival Pre-Party

05/31: Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Bx (w/ Overkill)

06/01: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom (w/ Overkill)

JASTA will be performing a series of album release shows for 'AND JASTA FOR ALL,' which will kick off at the official Milwaukee Metal Fest Pre-Party on May 16 at The Rave/Eagles Club and will feature special guests Bobby Blitz (Overkill), Steve "Zetro Souza" (Exodus), Bobby Hambel (Biohazard), Hoya Roc (Smoke AD, ex-Madball), and more surprises! Milwaukee Metal Festival pass holders will be given access to the pre-party in addition to all three days, while single tickets are available for those who are not attending the full festival. Tickets can be found HERE.

JASTA band is 

Jamey Jasta - Vocals

Charlie Bellmore - Guitars

Chris Beaudette - Bass

Nick Bellmore - Drums

Joey Dibiase - Drummer in the video

'AND JASTA FOR ALL' was produced by Nick Bellmore (Toxic Holocaust, Dee Snider, Many Eyes)

Label: Perseverance Media Group

The Neal Agency Signs Zach John King

With more than five million career streams accumulated across only five singles released so far, Fayetteville, Georgia native Zach John King continues to pave his own path with his genre-bending sound of country, americana and indie rock. As he builds his team and solidifies his footing in Nashville, King announces today his signing with The Neal Agency (TNA) for booking.
 
“I’m incredibly honored to be a part of such a powerhouse team. I feel like the size and intentionality of TNA matches my vision for building an artistic foundation that will last," shares King. "It’s inspiring to see my name amongst some of the biggest artists in the world, and pushes me to work even harder at building my career.”
 
“It was evident from our initial meeting with Zach that the music he’s creating, his drive to succeed and his overall artistic vision are the perfect match for the type of artistry we strive to represent at The Neal Agency,” TNA’s Ryan Beuschel, Evan Kantor and Kolby Vetter share. “We couldn’t be more excited to work with Zach and continue building his career."
 
King’s songs carry twist-heavy lyrics, memorable melodies and heartache coming from an artist who considers himself “kinda country” pointing back to small town life and love lost. His personal story and songs have connected with fans, quietly amassing over 3 million views on demos and worktapes on TikTok before his first official release. He’s now slated to release his first EP, Wannabe Cowboy, on May 24 featuring new song, “The Way I See You.” Pre-save the EP HERE.
 
In addition to King, TNA’s roster proudly represents Palmer Anthony, Cory Asbury, Cameron Sacky Band, Aidan Canfield, Ashland Craft, ERNEST, Riley Green, HARDY, Preston James, Ella Langley, John Morgan, Chase Rice, Josh Ross, Seaforth, Nate Smith, Morgan Wallen, Ole 60, Lauren Watkins, Anne Wilson, Jake Worthington and Bailey Zimmerman, along with entertainment brand Whiskey Jam. 
 
King’s additional representation includes Matt Reed at Hyphen Media Group for management & artist development, along with Boom Music Group for publishing and CMDSHFT for distribution.
 
For more information on King, follow @ZachJohnKing across social media channels, or visit ZachJohnKing.com.

Zach John King signs with The Neal Agency
Photo IDs from L to R: Hyphen Media Group’s Matt Reed, TNA’s Ryan Beuschel, Zach John King, TNA’s Evan Kantor and TNA’s Kolby Vetter | Photo Credit: Kelly Littlefield

ROUND 2: DUSTIN LYNCH DIVES INTO SECOND ANNUAL POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE ON JUNE

MULTI-PLATINUM star Dustin Lynch is making a splash for the second year, announcing DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE 2024 during CMA Fest weekend. Diving headfirst into the rooftop pool of Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, the wildest of all Country music-themed pool parties returns on June 7 – this time as a FREE and open-to-the-public event.

Announcing the news exclusively via The Tennessean, Lynch tells fans to get ready for another unpredictable day of music and mayhem, inspired by his long-standing Pool Party bash during Luke Bryan’s annual Crash My Playa (which wrapped its ninth year in early 2024). Read more here.

“Riding that high is inspiring me to explore not just how well my career is going right now but also expanding into developing artists who see how (my career) is rising,” shared Lynch with The Tennessean. “My fanbase and events like the pool situation allow me to age into curating talents and hosting events with (multi-generational) appeal.”

In years past, Lynch’s POOL SITUATION shows have welcomed special guest appearances by Little Big TownJordan DavisHARDYMacKenzie Porter, and more, as well as getting wet-and-wild with on-site mullet haircuts, Lynch’s famous spinning wheel, and plenty of shots. Watch a teaser video here.

Admittance is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis – but Lynch’s Stay Country Club members will get exclusive early access. Fans can join the Stay Country Club now.

DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE 2024

10 AMCheck-In Opens

1 PMExclusive Early Access for Stay Country Club Members

2 PMGeneral Admission Entry

3 PMShowtime!

Spending much of early 2024 on the road, Lynch is now in the final week of his KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, which has found the chart-topping hitmaker firing up audiences coast-to-coast in support of his statement-making sixth studio album. Sold-out shows across the nation featuring a setlist curated from Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records) – like his current single and Jelly Roll collaboration “Chevrolet” that’s Top 20-and-climbing at Country radio – included his first-ever headlining appearance at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. As Lynch’s extensive concert calendar keeps him onstage throughout the year, find additional information on upcoming shows HERE. 

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Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying over 4.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Currently on the KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with Country’s biggest names like Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

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