Fresh off the release of his powerful and hopeful new song “Make It Love,” Red Van Records artist Levi Hummon teams up with CMT to premiere a captivating music video that radiates vibrancy and emotion. Available on all platforms today, the video starts with a monochromatic palette, but as the song builds, the visuals transform, blooming into a kaleidoscope of colors that showcase the song's message of optimism and connection. Directed by Nikki Fletcher, watch the video below.
“The video is representative of the simplicity and beauty of the song,” said Hummon. “It’s really just four layers of instruments and vocals, and the element of the string quartet behind me—I think it feels so classy, cool, and contemporary. The performance video transforms from black and white to color and has a Wizard of Oz effect. It’s super beautiful, and that’s what the song is to me. The video feels elegant, and I’m so excited to partner with my friends at CMT to premiere this video to the world.”
“Make It Love” embodies the enduring power of love. Co-written with his father, Grammy Award-winning writer Marcus Hummon, and the late Andrew Dorff, this powerful love song is a much-needed reminder of the beauty and strength of love.
Music Row Magazine said of the song, "Make It Love," it is “a hopeful, moving pop ode to curing the world’s ills with love. Very, very pretty and thoroughly enjoyable from the opening acoustic guitar notes to the string embellished finish.”
In addition to the new song and video, Hummon will soon join his friend and collaborator, Walker Hayes, for select shows on his Same Drunk Tour. The pair can currently be heard on Hummon’s hit single “Paying For It,” which they co-wrote with producer Eric Arjes. The song has more than 30 million streams and inspired a dance that became a TikTok sensation.
Chase Rice Unveils Independent Album 'Go Down Singin'' Set for Sept. 20 Release
Building upon the ironic turn of 2023’s I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, celebrated by Billboard as “one of 2023’s most unexpected artistic pivots” and one of the best albums of the year across all genres, Diamond-certified songwriter Chase Rice doubles down on the raw introspection of that project with forthcoming independent release Go Down Singin’ arriving September 20. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.
Mirroring the cover art of that critically acclaimed I Hate Cowboys album, which features an image of his late father holding two Coors Banquets during the late ‘80s in Wyoming, Rice recreated that photo himself for Go Down Singin’ as he continues to honor the man who not only served as his childhood hero, but who also still shapes his music and the person he is today.
Marveling at being a work-in-progress, he considers the 11-song cycle an arrival on the brink of “being the man my father always believed I could be.” Now, after what seems like so many chances, the Florida-born, North Carolina-raised dreamer is making good on what his father told him so many years ago, “Boy, anyone can play guitar, but no one is gonna really listen to you until you start singing.”
And writing. Though he co-wrote “Cruise,” arguably one of country’s biggest songs this century, Rice realized he’d only been skimming the surface. A kid when he started, he faced challenges, loss, soul-searching and gained a new appreciation for the art instead of the craft. With Go Down Singin’ Rice emerges as a spirit settling into a more philosophical place, still wildly committed to living wide open in pursuit of his dream and being the best man possible.
In a voice sturdy as a retaining wall, Rice confesses, “I’m 38 now, and that’s part of it. I’ve journaled since I was 15 years old, but there’s something about being able to tell other people. I’m a deep person, but I don’t know to show it in real life, so I’m trying to do it in my music.
“For me, Go Down Singin’ is everything about where I am and what I want,” he continues. “I’m starting to see myself as who I want to be, not who I thought I should be. That’s a good start. And I think a lot of men struggle with this stuff, too.”
Getting honest, digging down, Rice shifted his approach. Collaborating for a second time with producer Oscar Charles (Boy Named Banjo, Madeline Edwards, Elvie Shane), the pair worked to create a sound that was as honest, as real instrument-grounded as the songs that were emerging. Written largely on guitars and piano, Go Down Singin’ shows a man reckoning with growing up.
“For one record, I thought I was Ed Sheeran. For one, I thought I was Florida Georgia Line,” he offers. “I was 22. I got into the party scene, I got lost. I didn’t know. I was very influenced by Eric Church, and wanted to be like him, though mostly, I was just so confused. You fall into things, being in the studio, and you look back…”
Now when Rice looks back, it’s for the sake of the songs. As a writing process, Go Down Singin’ also marks a creative – if seemingly unlikely – collaboration with three-time GRAMMY winner Lori McKenna, who is also featured on the album. Known for vulnerable but clear-eyed emotion, the Americana force came to see Rice play in Boston and recognized the wounding and the promise inside him.
“I just had Chase Rice over here, who I had not known. His last record has a song called ‘Bench Seat.’ I think it’s like a masterclass in songwriting, and he wrote it by himself,” McKenna shared with Billboard of their first songwriting session together. “I think he’s got this long, beautiful road ahead of him.”
“I wanted to bring her a song I had started that was the story of moving to Nashville, getting anything you wanted and losing it all,” Rice recalls of “Oh Tennessee,” one of their four cowrites on the album. “I knew she would understand, and from there, well, we had so much to say.”
Across their collaborations and the entire record, the man who’s had three No. 1s, his own sold-out tours and key stadium support slots with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney takes stock of where he is, where he’s going and what really matters.
“I’m a fuck up, and I know it,” he admits. “But I’m trying. I mean, my favorite story in the Bible is David, who sends his best friend off to war, so he can be with his friend’s wife… I was a lost kid who lost his Dad. I’m not alone. I know lots of people struggle, too. The last record dealt with that loss, and this one is about taking all that and becoming who you’re meant to be.”
For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.
Photo Credit: Evan DeStefano
About Chase Rice
With more than 2.6 million albums sold and over 2.8 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With new releases “Fireside” and “Go Down Singin’” previewing his forthcoming independent album Go Down Singin’ (Sept. 20) as the follow-up to critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the American West. The recent album, including standout tracks “Oklahoma” and “Bench Seat,” serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, which featured his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and the Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.”
This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the 3x Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the recent Get Western Tour in support of his new music, and he is currently serving as direct support on Dierks Bentley’s Gravel & Gold Tour.
Randall King Arrives At Country Radio w/ “I Could Be That Rain”
For eight years, Hereford, Texas native Randall King has been traveling the country, bringing true honky tonk sound to over 140 venues each year. Now, King is lending his neotraditional baritone to the airwaves, as “I Could Be That Rain” arrives at country radio today as the most-added single, with 35 stations spinning the song on impact. Listen below.
With nearly 400 million career streams across his growing catalog, King's first single at Country radio was written by Brian Fuller and Mason Thornley, and is the first from his 2024 sophomore record Into The Neon. King’s vocal delivery captures the pain of unanswered calls and lonely thoughts.
“Man, I’m pumped! I’ve been eager, and patient, for this opportunity my whole career and I am ready to ride those air waves,” King shares. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid, listening to Strait and Alan on the airwaves, mimicking they’re singing in the side mirror from the passenger seat. This is ‘all I’ve ever wanted, so I’m chasing that neon rainbow’ now!”
Into The Neon, which arrived in January via Warner Music Nashville, was praised by Billboard for King’s “smooth vocal styling,” while Texas Monthly declared “his Texas bona fides are unimpeachable” and Holler lauded King as “the genre's neo-traditional figurehead.”
King is gearing up for his 10-show Into The Neon - International Tour, kicking off August 18 with a sold-out show in Oslo, Norway, and additional sold-out stops in Copenhagen, Denmark; Amsterdam, Netherlands and more.
In September, King will bring his annual KingFest back to the Nashville Palace, with special guests Walker Montgomery and Brian Fuller on Sept. 13, and Braxton Keith and Mackenzie Porter on Sept. 14.
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit RandallKingMusic.com or follow @RandallKingBand across all social platforms.
About Randall King:
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing nearly 400 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows.
The Plot In You Announce US Fall Headliner With Currents, Zero 9:36 + Wind Walkers
The Plot In You has announced their Fall US tour kicking off Friday, November 8 with Currents, Zero 9:36 and Wind Walkers as support. Spotify and Knotfest.com pre-sales begin tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7 at 12 pm ET at the link here, ending Thursday, August 8 at 10 pm local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 9 at 10 am local time. VIP packages will also be available for purchase, and include one (1) general admission ticket per package, as well as sound check viewing, a photo opportunity with the band, a limited edition signed poster, an exclusive VIP laminate with lanyard, tote bag and early entry and access to merch. Please click here for general admission tickets; VIP package information is available here.
Leading up to the US run, the quartet will be embarking on their nearly sold-out UK/EU headliner with Invent Animate and Acres. The US tour kickoff also coincides with the release of the band's new EP 'Vol. 3', available now for pre-saves and vinyl pre-orders (more info here). The Plot In You recently released their latest single "Been Here Before" and the accompanying video which can be found on the upcoming EP. Pre-order 'Vol. 3' here, stream "Been Here Before" at the link here, and watch the music video below.
The Plot In You Fall US Tour Dates:
Nov 8 - Davenport, IA @ Capital Theatre
Nov 9 - Green Bay, WI - Epic Event Center
Nov 10 - Indianapolis, IN @ Delux At Old National Centre
Nov 12 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
Nov 13 - Omaha, NE - The Admiral
Nov 15 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall
Nov 16 - New Orleans, LA - Joy Theatre
Nov 17 - Destin, FL - Club LA
Nov 19 - Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine
Nov 20 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Nov 21 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
Nov 23 - Buffalo, NY - Riverworks
Nov 24 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts
During 2023, The Plot In You kickstarted a new era with 'Vol. 1' with “Divide”, having generated 16 million Spotify streams and counting followed by “Left Behind”, exploding to the tune of 31 million Spotify streams with no signs of slowing down. Upon the arrival of “Forgotten”, Revolver praised it among the “6 Best New Songs Right Now”. The Plot In You's 'Vol. 2' EP is a powerful showcase of the band's evolution, blending raw emotion with polished musicality, and stands as a testament to the band's growth and artistic maturity, captivating listeners with its intense yet introspective narratives with tracks “Closure”, “Don’t Look Away”, and “All That I Can Give” further solidifying their place as one of the genre's most compelling acts.
The band is set to captivate fans once again with their latest offering, “Been Here Before”. Delving into the emotional turbulence of relationships, the band weaves a narrative of enduring the highs and lows with their signature intensity and profound storytelling. This impactful track is bound to resonate deeply with listeners, highlighting the band’s unparalleled talent for exploring complex emotions through powerful music.
Keith Buckley's New Band MANY EYES Announces New Album + Pre-Orders, Shares New Single, '"Harbinger"
Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES (fronted by ex-Every Time I Die vocalist Keith Buckley) will be releasing their debut album, 'The Light Age,' on September 6 via Perseverance Media Group! In celebration, the newcomers are now unleashing the latest single, "Harbinger," along with a lyric video! The clip can be found below.
Buckley comments, "'Harbinger' feels like the end of the world is suddenly happening, so that's what the lyrics are about."
In addition, MANY EYES has previously revealed a run of headlining performances in conjunction with their upcoming tour in support of Sum 41 as well as three very special album release shows for the band's highly anticipated debut full-length, for which info will soon be revealed! The updated itinerary can be found below!
Pre-orders for 'The Light Age' are now live HERE.
Many Eyes began in the winter of 2022 when Keith Buckley (Ex-Every Time I Die, The Damned Things) connected with brothers Nick (Producer/ Owner of Dexter's Lab Recording) and Charlie Bellmore (Corpsegrinder/ Toxic Holocaust) through their mutual friend, Jamey Jasta, frontman for metal legends Hatebreed. The Light Age was written and recorded over a few weeks in both Buffalo, NY, and Milford, CT, where the members reside.Taking cues from the Grunge Rock and Hardcore of the 1990s that was so influential to them growing up, the members of Many Eyes skillfully blend chaos with melody.
Many Eyes’ live performances, including their tour with post-hardcore icons THURSDAY, have demonstrated their ability to deliver high-energy shows with precision and emotion. With Craig Vittorio now on guitar and Sean Vallie on bass, alongside Nick Bellmore’s powerful drumming and Keith Buckley’s commanding vocals, the band remains focused on pushing forward and exploring new creative horizons.
As they embark on the next phase of their journey, Many Eyes remains committed to their core ethos—creating music that resonates deeply with listeners, blending raw power with melodic depth, and continually evolving as artists. The future looks bright as they continue to chart their path forward.
Recording Lineup:
Vocals/ Lyrics/ Songwriter - Keith Buckley
Producer/ Songwriter/ Guitar/ Drums/ Bass - Nick Bellmore
Guitar/ Songwriter/ Bass/ Keys - Charlie Bellmore
Live Lineup:
Vocals - Keith Buckley
Drums - Nick Bellmore
Bass - Sean Vallie
Guitar - Craig Vittori
Recorded and mixed by Nick Bellmore at Dexters Lab Recording in Milford, CT
Assistant Engineer William Hayes
Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound
Additional vocals recorded by Anthony Potenza
All songs written by Keith Buckley, Nick Bellmore and Charlie Bellmore.
Art Direction & Design by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in
Produced by Nick Bellmore
Executive Producer Jamey Jasta
Pre-orders: https://dthw.sh/thelightage
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The cover artwork for 'The Light Age' was directed and designed by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in
Smile Empty Soul Release New Single "The Rope" + Lyric Video via TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group
Alt-rock veterans Smile Empty Soul have unveiled their latest single, "The Rope," accompanied by a lyric video. The track is a preview of their upcoming EP, Swan Song, which is scheduled for release at the end of the year through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.
"'The Rope' is about being on the run. Most of us aren't bank robbers, but I think were all running from something..... its just a part of the human condition," says Sean Danielsen.
The song was written and produced by Sean Danielsen, engineered by Brian Scheffer, mixed and mastered by Eddie Wohl.
WATCH the Official Music Video for "The Rope" Below:
Upcoming Smile Empty Soul Shows:
8/6 Casper WY, Gaslight Social
8/7 Sheridan WY, Warehouse Gastropub
8/8 Billings MT, Pub Station
8/9 Three Forks MT, Rockin the Rivers Fest
8/10 Idaho Falls ID, The Gem
8/12 Great Falls MT, The Newberry, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says
8/15 Glen Flora WI, Northwoods Rock Rally, w/ Nonpoint, Hed PE, Simon Says
8/16 Moline IL, The Rust Belt, w/ Nonpoint, Taproot, Hed PE, Simon Says
8/17 McHenry IL, The Vixen, w/ Taproot, Simon Says
8/18 Sauget IL, Pops, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says
8/20 Joliet IL, The Forge, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says
8/22 Bloomington IL, Castle Theater, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says
8/23 Flint MI, The Machine Shop, w/ Hed PE, Simon Says
8/24 Jackson MI, Havoc Fest, w/ Kittie, Cold
8/25 Covington KY, Madison Live, w/ Hed PE
8/27 Lakewood OH, The Winchester, w/ Hed PE
8/28 Columbus OH, The King of Clubs, w/ Hed PE
8/30 Reading PA, Reverb, w/ Hed PE
8/31 Bloomville OH, Easyriders Rodeo, w/ Demun Jones
SMILE EMPTY SOUL is a hard rock band that originated in Los Angeles, CA in the late 1990’s and has stayed true to their brand of “no bullshit”, “real as it gets” hard rock to this day. The band signed a major label record deal in 2003 to release their self-titled debut album in May of that year. They realized huge success at alternative radio, rock radio, and the music video channels that have since fallen by the wayside or turned into reality show networks.
After 3 very successful singles/videos and a gold record from the debut release, the band ran into trouble with their record company (which was in the midst of turmoil at the top levels) and found themselves working extra hard in the trenches, and signed to indie labels or no label at all from then on.
This would become SMILE EMPTY SOUL’s destiny, as they have gone on to release many more albums and EP’s on various labels, as well as their own company “smile empty music inc”. The band released their 9th full length record Black Pilled on October 12th of 2021 completely on their own.
“Smile” has become known for its constant touring and never wavering honest sound/lyrics. They’ve never changed for anybody, and turned down many opportunities to “sell out” because it’s not who they are.
With a new album, and just as much drive as they had starting out 20 years ago, this band looks to continue to build on the legacy they’ve created as one of the hardest working, and most underrated bands in rock and roll.
The band has recently partnered with TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group to release new music. Denny Sanders (The Label Group) and Sean Danielsen previously partnered on the successful release of Consciousness. Released in 2009 the record has become second only to the band's debut release in popularity.
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The Native Howl Release "God's Gonna Cut You Down" + Official Video via Sumerian Records
Purveyors of their own genre-blurring sound "Thrash Grass", The Native Howl has breathed new life into Johnny Cash's brooding "God's Gonna Cut You Down" with their fresh reimagination of the song and accompanying music video (via Sumerian Records). Speaking about the track, the band commented:
"It was a privilege to honor Johnny Cash by following Frankie Nasso’s vision for this project. This song and video have a very different tone than anything in our repertoire thus far, and the writing/arrangement process was just as unique to us. We are grateful to Jay Ruston for helping us capture the studio magic of its’ assembly, and create a new Howl soundscape, of which we are very proud!”
After winning Season 1 of the hit TV series No Cover and signing with Sumerian Records, the band released tracks "Can't Sleep", "Sons Of Destruction", and most recently, "Mercy" featuring the inimitable Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. Stream "God's Gonna Cut You Down" here and watch the music video below.
Don't miss your chance to see the band's incendiary live show on the Age Of Entitlement Tour with the legendary GWAR, Brujeria, and BRAT. Grab your tickets at the link here and be sure to stay tuned for more The Native Howl news coming soon.
Age Of Entitlement Tour Dates:
Sep 12 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Sep 13 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
Sep 14 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
Sep 16 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
Sep 17 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Sep 18 - Little Rock, AR @The Hall
Sep 20 - Fayetteville, AR @ JJ's Live
The Native Howl is a genre-defying quartet hailing from Leonard, Michigan, USA. Their fast-tempo music they’ve coined as “Thrash Grass” combines the aggression and intensity of thrash metal with the precision and melodicism of bluegrass. The band was born from a musical experiment that defied all expectations by blending elements of folk, bluegrass, rock, and metal, resulting in a sound entirely their own. With a dash of outlaw spirit and a touch of the wilderness, their music transports listeners to a sonic landscape where the traditional meets the contemporary. From foot-stomping bluegrass jams to lightning-fast metal-esque banjo picking, their tracks are a musical thrill ride that keeps the listener guessing with each note. Their lyrics often explore the dark sides of the human condition, nature, and the trials of life, creating a deep and personal connection with their audience.
The Native Howl Is:
Alex Holycross - Guitar, Bouzouki, Lead Vocals
Jake Sawicki - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Mark Chandler - Bass, Vocals
Zach Bolling - Drums, Percussion
1349 Unleashes Haunting Music Video for New Single, "The God Devourer"
True Norwegian black metal horde 1349 will be releasing their eighth full-length, 'The Wolf and the King,' on October 4, 2024 via Season of Mist! The Norwegian horde is now unleashing the third offering from the record, "The God Devourer," along with a music video! The clip was directed by Claudio Marino and produced by Artax Film; it can be found below.
1349 frontman Ravn comments, “'The God Devourer.' Opening track of 'The Wolf and the King.' It tears a hole in the universe and set the atmosphere for the album as a whole. It strangely also resonates perfectly with the ominous apocalyptic mood of the world today.”
The forthcoming offering was mastered by Jarrett Pritchard and produced and mixed by Prichard & 1349 frontman Ravn at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.
Pre-order for 'The Wolf and the King' are now live HERE.
1349 is not like other bands. It’s not a group of friends who decided to make music together. 1349 is a band formed with a unified vision and specific purpose: To maintain the legacy of black metal.
“I didn’t like the direction that black metal took in the mid part of the ’90s,” 1349 vocalist and mastermind Ravn recalls. “It started losing everything that I liked about black metal—the grimness, the eeriness, the primal emotions that captivated me and brought me into that sphere. You had all these synthesizer-based bands dressing up in pirate shirts and looking like goths. It ruined something that I truly hold close to my heart.”
In 1997, Ravn formed 1349 and recruited bassist Seidemann and, now former, guitarist Tjalve to help him pursue the vision of recapturing the original spirit of black metal. The longstanding lineup of Ravn, Seidemann, guitarist Archaon, and drummer Frost (also of Satyricon) has been in place since 2001. “I found people that felt the same way as me,” Ravn says of his bandmates. “We wanted to bring back the trademark of Norwegian black metal, as it was presented in the early 90s. Every time we release an album, that’s the inspiration and the backdrop.”
The Wolf and the King is the latest sortie in that crusade.1349’s eighth album sees the Oslo-based band harnessing the primordial energy of black metal’s decade-defining second wave and channeling it through ancient mysteries and the relentless global chaos of the 2020s.
The album title comes from a classic alchemical allegory: A wolf devours a king. Then the wolf is devoured by flames, and a new king rises from the ashes. “When I first heard about alchemy when I was young, it was people turning metal into gold,” Ravn says. “Further down the road, through various literatures and magical practices, I realized that what you’re turning into gold is metaphorical. It’s about personal development, basically. You want to be the best you can be, and that’s what we try to do as well. We try to top ourselves, to kill our egos in order to grow as persons. If you don’t do that, you will die. You will not rise from the ashes.”
Lead single “Ash of Ages” combines thrash with extreme metal flourishes and a proper doomsday theme. “The song is based on a story I read about a layer of ash that covered the Earth 12,000 years ago,” Ravn explains. “This layer of ash comes from a meteorite that struck the Earth during the Ice Age. It melted a lot of the ice, which is where the Great Flood came from. The Great Flood is in the Bible, but it was written about in every ancient culture. The theory is that it washed away a lot of other ancient cultures that held a higher intelligence level than those that were found after the flood. So, it possibly set human civilization back many thousands of years.”
Released as a one-sided maxi-12” with a flipside etching by Jordan Barlow—who did all the artwork for The Wolf and the King (as well as the band’s 2019 album, The Infernal Pathway)—“Ash of Ages” is also a warning to check your ego. “To think that you’re important, that you’re anything but an ant down there, is futile,” Ravn points out. “In the end, everything will be washed away, and nothing will be left.”
“Shadow Point” comes complete with a video and revisits the sonic domain of The Infernal Pathway with a classic headbanger groove. “This one references the Star of Algol, or ‘the Demon Star,’” Ravn offers. “It’s actually two stars that revolve around each other, and the small one is devouring the big one. Human beings have seen this star from early ages, and it has had many names over the years. It’s a known part of the magical world, so I wanted to include it in a song.”
Shot through with menace and a snaky groove, album opener “The God Devourer” will also have a video. “The lyrics are based on the alchemical principle of devouring all that you feel is in your way of becoming a better human,” Ravn says. “It sets the ominous tone for the whole album.”
Recorded at Amper Tone in Oslo, Norway, and New Constellation R.M.P. in Orlando, Florida, The Wolf and the King was produced and mixed by Ravn and Jarrett Pritchard (Eulogy, Pulchra Morte), the band’s long-standing sonic wizard who also worked on their previous two albums. The lyrics were written by the band’s longtime wordsmith, Svartalv, who has been working with 1349 for twenty years.
Jordan Barlow’s elaborate artwork for The Wolf and the King reflects the album’s chronological position in 1349’s discography. “This is our eighth album, and the artwork and lyrics are filled with references to this number of infinity,” Ravn explains. “You can basically go on a quest finding references to the number in the artwork.”
All told, The Wolf and the King is the exalted output of the joint force that is 1349. “We all work together to make the best black metal possible every time we release an album,” Ravn says. “This is our common goal. We’re a band on a mission.”
The cover artwork for 'The Wolf and The King' was created by Jordan Barlow
1349 Lineup:
Archaon - Guitars
Frost - Drums
Ravn - Vocals
Seidemann - Bass
Recording Studio:
Amper Tone (Oslo, Norway) & NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P. (Orlando, USA)
Production Credits:
Produced by Jarrett Pritchard & Ravn
Mixed by Jarrett Pritchard & Ravn at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.
Mastered by Jarrett Pritchard at NEW CONSTELLATION R.M.P.
Cover Art: Jordan Barlow
Bio: J. Bennett
Pre-Order // Stream: https://orcd.co/1349thewolfandtheking
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Trashcan Sinatras' John Douglas presents 'Oranges & Apples', announces North American tour in support of debut album
Acclaimed Scottish troubadour John Douglas, whose songwriting and artistry have been integral to the enduring legacy of Trashcan Sinatras, presents an intimate video for Trashcans classic 'Oranges & Apples'. This is one of 11 tracks on his eponymous debut album, released via Reveal Records.
It's been a fine year for Douglas, including a UK headlining tour, UK Top-40 charting of Trashcan Sinatras' reissued debut album 'Cake' (33 years since its original release), and a new Trashcan Sinatras documentary, produced by award-winning Irish journalist Ken Sweeney. Tracing their 35-year story, it features first-hand accounts from band members, explores dramatic moments in their history, and includes acoustic performances by Douglas of some of the Trashcans' most-loved songs.
Now Douglas announces his 'Lost in North America Tour - Part One', taking his craft on the road throughout October.
"I am so excited to be coming to the USA and Canada this year to debut my solo shows. It’s me, my guitar and many songs.. some new and some old with a new lick of paint. I will get lost in song and story and look forward to conjuring up the good stuff in North America," says John Douglas.
One of Scotland’s finest songwriters, Douglas will be joined for his West coast and Midwest dates by Lily Vakili of Vakili Band, a savvy street poet who finds the sweet spot between Patti Smith, Grace Slick and Janis Joplin. For East coast dates, he will be joined by singer-songwriter Lauren Calve, whose new album 'Shift' earned her the 2024 Wammie Award for Best Country/Americana Album. Together, these artists will treat listeners to an intimate series of masterclasses in musical storytelling.
Part of the 'Me & Midnight Sessions', 'Oranges & Apples' follows the first acoustic video filmed in Hyndland, Glasgow - 'I Just Want To Go Home'. Earlier, Douglas shared videos for album tracks 'Lost', 'I'm Not The Fella' and 'Always', plus Trashcans classics 'Leave Me Alone' and 'Weightlifting'.
John Douglas shares, "'Oranges & Apples is a song very close to my heart. It’s a love song to a fellow artist… the late Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd. He ploughed his own furrow and showed all who followed how to be your eccentric, individual, glorious self. Stay true to you. Paint, sing, write, sculpt, carve, dance your own way through this playground. Hang on to your wonder at this world. Syd did. He’s away now… gone, but resonating on. As the song says.. now everything is enhanced by him".
His debut album presents an intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this celebrated songsmith, recorded live at Kyoti Studio in Glasgow with renowned producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion). Reflecting Douglas' candor, this 11-track collection features original material and new recordings of fave Trashcan Sinatras' material, plus his own rendition of the Prefab Sprout classic ‘We Let The Stars Go’.
Apart from touring with his partner Eddi Reader’s band, the past few years have seen Douglas perform around the UK and Ireland, sometimes joined by friends like Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Jill Jackson, Withered Hand, James Grant (Love & Money), and even Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout), with whom he first toured in 1990 for the Trashcan Sinatras / Prefab Sprout double bill.
John Douglas' debut album is available on CD and digitally via Bandcamp, as well as from fine online platforms. US fans are also in luck as he'll be on his first headline tour in October.
TOUR DATES
October 1 LOS ANGELES - Hotel Cafe *
October 2 SAN FRANCISCO - The Lost Church *
October 4 PORTLAND - Mission Theater *
October 5 SEATTLE - Ballard Homestead, Fremont Abbey *
October 7 SALT LAKE CITY - The Beehive *
October 8 DENVER - Mercury Cafe, Jungle Room *
October 10 KANSAS CITY - Knuckleheads *
October 11 MINNEAPOLIS - Icehouse MPLS *
October 15 TORONTO - The Monarch **
October 16 CLEVELAND - Beachland Tavern **
October 17 COLUMBUS - Natalie's Grandview **
October 19 BOSTON - City Winery Boston **
October 20 NEW YORK - Cafe Wha? **
October 21 PHILADELPHIA - City Winery Loft **
* with Lily Vakili of Vakili Band
** with Lauren Calve
Artist photography by Stephanie Gibson
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Scotty McCreery Announces Headlining 'Fall of Summer Tour'
With his sixth No. 1 under his belt for “Cab in a Solo” and the release of Rise & Fall, his most critically acclaimed album to date with Billboard naming it one of the 50 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far), Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery is getting back to what he loves most this Fall…performing.
Having spent almost half his life in the spotlight making country music, the North Carolina native is set to launch his headlining Fall of Summer Tour. Named after his current single of the same name, the tour will take the North Carolina native across the U.S. and Canada with stops in Santa Fe, NM; Bakersfield, CA; Stamford, CT; Windsor, Ontario; Kansas City, MO and more.
“I’m so proud of my new Rise & Fall album, and I’m pumped to bring the Fall of Summer Tour out on the road,” said McCreery. “Performing live is one of my favorite things to do, and I can’t wait to play these songs for folks across the country as well as a few Canadian shows in Ontario.”
Tickets for some dates are on sale now with most going on sale this Friday, Aug. 9, at 10 am local time. Purchase at ScottyMcCreery.com.
Fall of Summer Tour Dates:
*9/2 Wauseon, OH Fulton County Fair
*9/13 Santa Fe, NM Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
*9/14 Abilene, TX Mulligans Outdoor Bash
*9/21 Central Point, OR Bi-Mart Amphitheatre at the Expo
*9/23 Bakersfield, CA Kern County Fair
*9/28 Columbia, SC Segra Park
*9/29 Fort Myers, FL Island Hopper Festival
+10/4 Nixa, MO Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
*10/5 Benton, MO Benton Speedway
+10/17 Bloomington, IL Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
+10/18 La Porte, IN La Porte Civic Auditorium
*10/19 Wisconsin Dells, WI Crystal Grand Music Theatre
+11/7 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre New Jersey
>11/8 Stamford, CT Palace Theatre
*11/9 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
+11/15 Cherokee, NC Harrah's Cherokee Casino
+11/16 Choctaw, MS Pearl River Resort
+11/21 Windsor, ON The Colosseum at Caesar’s Windsor
+11/22 Orillia, ON Casino Rama Resort - Entertainment Centre
*12/6 Kansas City, MO Ameristar Kansas City Casino
+12/7 Hinton, OK Sugar Creek Casino
*Previously Announced Date
+On Sale Aug. 9
>On Sale Aug. 16
Written by McCreery, Frank Rogers and Brent Anderson and produced by Rogers, Derek Wells, and Aaron Eshuis, “Fall of Summer,” is currently climbing the chart at country radio and was most added its first week. Listen to “Fall of Summer” on the album Rolling Stone says is “every bit as legit as Jamey Johnson’s That Lonesome Song, Garth Brooks’ In Pieces, or Randy Travis’ Storms of Life,” HERE.
“Across the 13-track collection, McCreery exhibits his continued growth as a vocalist and songwriter,” notes Holler. People echoes the sentiment, writing that the album “brims with a newfound confidence and maturity,” while Country Nowcalls it “his best record yet,” and American Songwriter declares it a “career album” as Rise & Fall finds 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 Billboard observes, “Light-hearted fare such as ‘Stuck Behind a Tractor’ and ‘And Countin’’ mesh with heartbreak brushoffs such as ‘Lonely,’ the bluegrass-inflected album-closer ‘Porch’ and the faith-filled ‘Red Letter Blueprint.’” It is available digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. In addition, Amazon is releasing a limited-edition forest green vinyl version of the album. Order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise & Fall HERE.
This Friday, Aug. 9 McCreery is set to join Callista Clark on her latest release, the duet “Gettin’ Old” on the Dreamcatcher Artists label (pre-save HERE). Clark wrote the song with Averie Bielski and Karen Kasowski, while Joey Hyde and Frank Rogers share production credits.
Of the collaboration McCreery shared, “I’ve been a fan of Callista and her talent for some time, especially after having her out on my European tour a few years ago,” said McCreery. “I loved this song from the first time I heard it and was honored that she asked me to sing it with her.”
The two recently shot a music video for the track, conceived, produced and directed by award-winning film maker Roman White, which will be released in the coming weeks.
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 latest album Rise & Fall, featuring his sixth No. 1 single “Cab in a Solo,” current single “Fall of Summer,” 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 6 No.1 hits: the recent “Cab in a Solo,” 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 two CMT Music Awards, the first for Breakthrough Video of the Year (“The Trouble with Girls”) in 2012, and the second for Digital-First Performance of the Year (“It Matters to Her” from “CMT Stages”) in 2024; 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. Last year McCreery was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Earlier this year, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Josh Turner and Randy Travis, after being invited late last year by Garth Brooks. 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.
DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE ON NOVEMBER 6
Adding to his list of headlining iconic venues across the nation, MULTI-PLATINUM star Dustin Lynch announces DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE in Morrison, CO, on November 6. On sale to the general public on Friday (8/9), Stay Country Club members will have exclusive first access to purchase presale tickets beginning tomorrow (8/6) at 10 a.m. MT.
“Red Rocks is such a legendary venue, and I’m so pumped to be headlining it,” shares Lynch. “I’m excited to partner with my buddies over at Coors Banquet and help in their mission to support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. Let’s get rowdy for a good cause, y’all! See you there!”
Presented by Coors Banquet, a percentage of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). Since 2014, Coors Banquet has donated more than $2 MILLION to the WFF.
Currently Top 10-and-climbing at Country radio with “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” and headlining his KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR in support of his statement-making sixth studio album (Killed The Cowboy), Lynch has become one of the most successful, recognizable, and dependable faces in Country music since releasing his breakout debut album in 2012. The Grand Ole Opry member has played to over 4 MILLION fans spanning five headline runs; hosted his own see-and-be-seen pool parties in Mexico, Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, and Lake Ozark, MO; and toured with Country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Kane Brown.
Full ticketing details, including additional presales, for DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE can be found here.
ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
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.” Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his recent KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, in addition to touring with Country’s biggest names including 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.
ABOUT MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY:
For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has brewed beverages that unite people for all life's moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, Madrí Excepcional and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, Vizzy Hard Seltzer, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Simply Spiked Lemonade, ZOA Energy, Blue Run Spirits, Creemore Springs and more, Molson Coors produces some of the most beloved and iconic brands in the beverage industry. While the company's history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle with energy drinks, bottled spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, cider and more. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.
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Kenny Chesney Hits Another Record in Nashville
Kenny Chesney brought the blazing Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour home to Music City’s Nissan Stadium, and set another personal record for the tour. With 57,523 people packed into the stands, floor and sandbar, it surpassed his best attendance at the venue by 300. Even more than the number of tickets, Chesney’s high-impact, go hard and give it all away performance was a testament to the joy of playing live and a catalogue of songs that define coming of age in the 21st century.
Soaked with sweat from the earliest part of his two-hour set, Chesney tore across the T , threw songs into the crowd and let them chime in. Without missing a beat, he ventured into old favorites, duets with Uncle Kracker, Megan Moroney and surprise guests Old Dominion on “Save It for a Rainy Day” – and debuted “Just To Say We Did,” the acoustic midtempo about living in the moment. For the eight-time Entertainer of the Year, it was a matter of delivering in a city known for songwriters, musicians, singers and more.
“Nashville’s known for the quality of its creative people,” the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee explained. “And when you hit that stage, you’re playing for people who know what it means to pour life into songs, to play as if your life depended on it. When you’re playing for people like that, you really want to give it all away.”
Having bested his previous best attendance of 2022’s 57,211 by more than 300, the Nissan Stadium show had added more than a thousand tickets the day prior. Marking his sixth play at the home of the Tennessee Titans, the concert was also Chesney’s 200th stadium show – and one that resonated with a crowd that sang any time he stopped and tilted from side to side in time to his like “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems,” “Get Along” and “Don’t Happen Twice.”
Whether delivering a life-spanning ballad like “There Goes My Life,” a joyously buoyant “Summertime,” the hilarious romp “Out Last Night” or blasting through the surging “Living in Fast Forward,” the man deemed “the People’s Superstar” by the Los Angeles Times delivered from the heart.
“Memories are made in moments like our show,” Chesney says. “You can’t always know what it is, just that people live their lives inside these songs – and when No Shoes Nation comes together with purpose, shows turn into their own kind of momentum. Just hearing people sing back on so many of the songs was reason to push even harder. I’m lucky I have a band up to the task.”
With just three weekends left on Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour, including an unprecedented three-night stand at Gillette Stadium, this year’s tour presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum is celebrating new friends and old, memories in the making and songs that have defined coming of age across the heartland this century.
“...because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...”
Nissan Stadium photos, once available, will be linked HERE.
Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour Remaining Dates
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
Aug. 8 Columbus, Ohio || Historic Crew Stadium*
Aug. 10 Detroit, Mich. || Ford Field
Aug. 15 Bangor, Maine || Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Aug. 17 East Rutherford, N.J. || MetLife Stadium
Aug. 23 Foxborough, Mass. || Gillette Stadium
Aug. 24 Foxborough, Mass. || Gillette Stadium
Aug. 25 Foxborough, Mass. || Gillette Stadium
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only
To The Grave Drop Music Video For Brand New Track "BURN YOUR LOCAL BUTCHER"
Australian deathcore powerhouse and ardent animal rights activists, To The Grave have dropped brand new track, "Burn Your Local Butcher" today, along with an accompanying music video. An obnoxiously heavy display of the ferocious, no-punches-pulled, modern deathcore the band are rapidly becoming famed for, "Burn Your Local Butcher" is the second track to be released from the band's upcoming new album, 'Everyone's A Murderer,' scheduled for release on August 30th via Unique Leader Records. Pre-Save HERE
Stream “Burn Your Local Butcher” HERE and watch the official music video Below.
To The Grave vocalist, Dane Evans explains
"For this you'll need:
A glass bottle
Any flammable (or combustible) liquid (alcoholic drinks with a higher percentage of alcohol can also work)
A rug or a towel
First, take the glass bottle and pour your flammable liquid there.
Take the towel, twist it to the size that fits into the bottle, then put it into the bottle, making sure the larger part of the towel is outside the bottle, not inside, otherwise you risk activating it instantly when you burn the towel.
(optional) put some of the flammable liquid on the towel
Now, when you want to use it, light the towel on fire, and try throwing the molotov cocktail as soon as possible after that."
‘Everyone's A Murderer’, the band's upcoming third full-length album, promises to be To The Grave's heaviest and most evolved offering yet, both sonically and thematically. The album attacks societal and environmental themes with the relentless intensity the band are known for, giving voice to the voiceless via their unique, signature blend of brutally impactful deathcore.
Providing further insight on the new album, Evans shares
"For this record my aim was to speak through the faceless activists that fight for animals, for those living in vystopia feeling alone and helpless in a world that will fight tooth and nail to defend the animal holocaust. Due to it being illegal to rescue farmed animals from abuse these activists must stay silent about it to avoid having their own freedom taken.
It wasn't an easy task, it's never going to do justice to the horrors animals go through every day by the millions in cold, dark sheds around the world or to those that have witnessed it and are doing everything they can to put an end to it. There's no words, no lyrics and no music that can describe the violence or bring back the lives stolen by human hands so this is for them.
Our idea for this album evolved so much before it started but we knew we wanted something that sounded classic, like it was from a different decade entirely. It had to have all the elements that brought us all towards deathcore all those years ago combined with all the modern touches you'd find in the recent TTG material, all whilst trying to do something new and step outside our comfort zone in the process.
It was cool to work with the new lineup on the gritty details like production, tones and getting the energy of the drums down. Once the album was in a listenable state these guys really gave it all personality and brought everything to the table to shape this new sound.
We're very critical of ourselves as artists and have made music in the past that for whatever reason we haven't loved. With that in mind I think the overall goal with this record was to make something that regardless of what anyone else thought, we were proud of and I'm happy that we all had that shared vision in mind.
We probably had the most fun making this record that we've ever had and it felt liberating to be able to make something that we liked. It felt like starting the band from new again and only having the pressure of wanting to write cool shit.
The singles are tough as fuck and I think do a good job of representing the blunt force approach on the album leaving a tonne of surprises in the sharps bin for when people pick it up on release day. That should make sense when it drops."
To The Grave
Upcoming Tour Dates
2024
USA
Main Support To OCEANO
09/05 Thurs - Detroit, MI
09/06 Fri - Cleveland, OH
09/07 Sat - Erie, PA
09/08 Sun - Brooklyn, NY
09/10 Tues - Baltimore, MD
09/11 Wed - Greensboro, NC
09/12 Thurs - Columbia, SC
09/13 Fri - West Palm Beach, FL
09/14 Sat - Orlando, FL
09/15 Sun - Atlanta, GA
09/17 Tues - Houston, TX
09/18 Wed - San Antonio, TX
09/19 Thurs - Dallas, TX
09/20 Fri - El Paso, TX
09/21 Sat - Albuquerque, NM
09/22 Sun - Phoenix, AZ
09/24 Tues - Anaheim, CA
09/25 Wed - Fresno, CA
09/26 Thurs - Sacramento, CA
09/27 Fri - Portland, OR
09/28 Sat - Seattle, WA
09/29 Sun - Spokane, WA
10/01 Tues - Salt Lake City, UT
10/02 Wed - Denver, CO
10/03 Thurs - Omaha, NE
10/04 Fri - Chicago, IL
ABOUT TO THE GRAVE
One of Australia’s most uncompromising bands, To The Grave garnered international success with their 2019 debut album 'Global Warning'. The caustic five piece have continued to collect international success, with 2021’s follow-up 'Epilogue', a re-issue of 'Global Warning' with bonus tracks, their 2023 album, 'Director's Cuts' along with it's subsequent Deluxe release, which featured a new collection of tracks on the 'Offcuts' EP solidifying their position as “one of the country's heaviest exports.” (Revolver).
To The Grave have steadily built an audience in the underground, accumulating more than 11 million Spotify streams, racking up over 5.4 million YouTube views, all whilst decimating live audiences alongside Parkway Drive, Polaris, Cattle Decapitation, Thy Art Is Murder, Shadow of Intent, Angelmaker, Enterprise Earth, Vulvodynia and Alpha Wolf.
Now, following a sold-out national headline tour in 2022, global critical acclaim for the release of 'Director's Cuts' and it's Deluxe release, featuring the 'Offcuts' EP and plenty of upcoming tours, the band are more focused than ever.
To The Grave lyrically expose a societal and environmental hell on earth whilst pushing the boundaries of accessible extremity, full of barbed hooks, thick with atmosphere and drenched in groove. Razor-sharp guitars played with an exploratory approach - blending everything from whammy pedal squeaks and chiming cleans to death metal chainsaw tones - are entwined with live drums to give a level of dynamism that musically sets this band apart from the extreme metal pack, yet they maintain the weight of the heaviest bands today. Vocalist Dane Evans commands a multifaceted performance, bursting with vocal energy from throat-ripping dissonant screeches to low end gutturals.
To The Grave are
Dane Evans - Vocals
Jack Simioni - Guitars, Programming
Matt Clarke - Bass, Vocals
Nic Webb - Guitars, Vocals
Rangi Barnes - Drums
BLACK LYSTED Drop New Music Video for Single "Redline" via Amalien Records
Black Lysted is thrilled to announce the release of the new video for their debut single, "Redline," set to premiere on all major streaming platforms on August 30, 2024 via Amalien Records, distributed by Virgin Music Group. This is a move that promises to amplify their reach and impact within the music industry.
WATCH "Redline" Below:
Singer/Songwriter Rod Black is no stranger to the North American Rock scene.
Black has had past success with a band called Jet Black Stare and has toured with some of the biggest rock acts of today.
JBS had major radio success, achieving #26 on the active rock US billboard chart with a song called "Ready To Roll”. With over 22 million streams, "Ready To Roll" can still be heard in sports stadiums all over the country..
Now, Black is back with a new band called Black Lysted and they are ready to hit the rock scene once again, featuring Craig Baceda on lead guitar, Brett Hanson on drums & Ace on the Bass.
The first single "Redline" is dedicated to men’s mental health and wellness. A cause that is very important to Black. Partial proceeds will be donated to their affiliated non-profits He Changed It and Day One Dads. With more exciting news to follow, it's time to get ready to hit the redline as Black Lysted is coming your way.
Black Lysted Members:
Rod Black - Lead Vocals
Ace - Bass Guitar
Craig Baceda - Electric Guitar/Vocals
Brett Hanson - Drums/Vocals
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The Acacia Strain Announce "Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho!" Shows Set For December in Albany
THE ACACIA STRAIN ANNOUNCE "TUNE LOW DIE SLOW HO HO!"
TWO-DAY, HOLIDAY SEASON EVENT TAKES PLACE DECEMBER 6 + 7 IN ALBANY, NEW YORK
FEATURING SANGUISUGABOGG, GRIDIRON, UNDEATH, BALMORA, ON BROKEN WINGS, + MORE
Get the eggnog! Get the candy canes!
There's a new and improved, incredibly metallic holiday tradition and it will be commandeering Albany, New York this December.
THE ACACIA STRAIN — vocalist Vincent Bennett; guitarists Devin Shidakerand Mike Mulholland; bassist Griffin Landa; and drummer Matt Guglielmo — have announced the "Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho!" event, set for Empire Live on December 6 and 7 in Albany, New York.
Tickets went on sale , August 2 at 12pm ET at this location.
Single-day, pre-sale tickets are $40, while two-day, pre-sale tickets are $70. Single-day tickets will be $50 day of show, so purchase early to incur the savings.
Additionally, attendees can get $10 off any item at The Acacia Strain merch table by donating a new or unopened toy valued at $10 or more on the day of each show.
The lineups for each day are below and The Acacia Strain headline each night for a double dose of festive fun.
"We have been working on this for a while, and are very happy to bring some holiday cheer to the 518," states Bennett. "It's Xmas in Albany! Hopefully we can make this a new tradition. See you there!"
DECEMBER 6 LINEUP:
The Acacia Strain
Sanguisugabogg
Gridiron
Volcano
Missing Link
No Cure
Brick By Brick
Final Resting Place
Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean
Pure Bliss
Carnwennan
Invoke Thy Wrath
DECEMBER 7 LINEUP:
The Acacia Strain
Mindforce
Undeath
On Broken Wings
Vomit Forth
Balmora
Price
Cold Kiss
Spiritkiller
Bad Impressions
The Acacia Strain released two albums last year via Rise Records: STEP INTO THE LIGHT and failure will follow
Blue Grape Signs Bike Routes, To Release "Rush of Energy" EP 10/4, Shares "You Want It You Got It" Video
Blue Grape Music is thrilled to announce the signing of Bike Routes.
The artist will release his Rush of Energy EP on October 4. The EP is available on vinyl in several colorways. Pre-order it here.
Today, Bike Routes has shared the video for the single "You Want It You Got It." Watch it below.
"'You Want It You Got It' is an ode to long, late night drives home and the thoughts that come with them," Bike Routes says. "It leans into hyper specific moments from my life, but they're moments that anyone listening can relate to. From the intrusive thoughts that go hand in hand with the hardships of forward progress — 'Drive away with my heart on the dashboard, don’t you hate when you get what you asked for?' — to all too human existential qualms — 'If nature is healing, then I think these might be the end times' — this song ushers in a new era of Bike Routes. You want it? You got it."
Bike Routes is David Lawrence Osterhout.
Deeply intimate, earnest, and heartfelt expressions of anxiety, heartbreak, and acceptance lie within deceptively sugary melodies and hooks. David’s acoustic guitar is the anchor, inviting listeners into a notebook full of emotion and authenticity.
The Garden State gave the world Bruce Springsteen, The Misfits, Lifetime, and The Gaslight Anthem. There's perhaps a bit of the essence of each of those trailblazers within the Bike Routes sound. While the South Jersey singer/songwriter conjures the spirit of the iconic troubadours of indie rock, classic emo, and postmodern pop-punk, he distinctively carves a singularly unique identity all his own.
Osterhout teamed up with producer Zach Tuch (Touché Amoré, Silverstein, Movements), looking to expand the Bike Routes sound. The resulting collection is the Rush of Energy EP — the first Bike Routes release via Blue Grape Music.
Bike Routes excels in the live environment, as evidenced on a Spring 2024 tour with Hawthorne Heights. More touring is expected for later this year.
PHOTO CREDIT: Ivy MacLeod
ABOUT BLUE GRAPE MUSIC:
In 2022, industry veterans David Rath and Cees Wessels formed Blue Grape Music. The name will be familiar to rock music fans, as it was the merchandise company also launched by Wessels, who founded the venerable and esteemed record label Roadrunner Records in the ‘80s. Roadrunner earned a reputation as an iconic label that turned hard rock and metal acts into household names for several decades under Wessels’ tutelage. Rath spent 21 years in the A&R department at Roadrunner, working on albums by a variety of RIAA-certified and culturally important acts, including but not limited to Slipknot, Korn, Turnstile, Gojira, Coheed and Cambria, White Reaper, Slash, Trivium, Dream Theater, and more. When the label changed management and ownership, Rath guided the company and oversaw the signings of bands like Young the Giant and Vance Joy. Ultimately, the Blue Grape executive team is powered by experience and a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-your-hands-dirty, by-any-means-necessary work ethic. Blue Grape's inaugural signing was the two-time Grammy nominee Code Orange and since then, the label has gone on to sign San Francisco punks Spiritual Cramp, hardcore heavyweights GEL, and Baltimore sludge slingers GASKET, with several new signing announcements expected to be announced this year. Blue Grape is distributed globally by The Orchard.
NAILS Releases New Single 'Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy'
Anticipation continues as California masters of brutal aggression NAILS reveal the latest single, ‘Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy’, from the band’s long-awaited, 4th full-length album, Every Bridge Burning, due out August 30th from Nuclear Blast Records.
Following the catastrophic tracks ‘Give Me The Painkiller’ and ‘Imposing Will’, NAILS unleashes a 2+ minute, groove-laden song that seethes with contempt and disdain.
Every Bridge Burning was produced by Kurt Ballou at God City Studio and is adorned with aptly diabolic artwork by Jef Whitehead. Their first record in 8 years features 10 tracks of unyielding, violence that can only be described as the sound of NAILS.
Pre-order Every Bridge Burning: https://nails.bfan.link/every-bridge-burning
Stream ‘Lacking The Ability To Process Empathy’: https://nails.bfan.link/lacking-the-ability-to-process-empathy
‘LACKING THE ABILITY TO PROCESS EMPATHY’ VISUALIZER BELOW:
NAILS Tour Dates:
W/200 Stab Wounds, Mammoth Grinder & Tribal Gaze
Sept 11 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount
Sept 12 - Toronto, ON - The Axis Club Theatre
Sept 13 - Detroit, MI - Tangent Gallery
Sept 14 - Chicago, IL - Avondale Music Hall
Sept 15 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway
Sept 16 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In
Sept 17 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Sept 18 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819
Sept 19 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
Sept 20 - Brooklyn, NY - The Brooklyn Monarch (w/special guest Stabbed)
Sept 21 - Worcester, MA - New England Metal & Hardcore Festival @ The Palladium
Nov 2 - Manchester, UK - Damnation Festival
w/Xibalba, World Peace, Deadbody & Auditory Anguish
Nov 14 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone
Nov 15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco (w/special guest Entry)
Nov 16 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick (no Xibalba)
About NAILS:
For the first time in over 8 years, the blistering assault on our nervous system that can only be described as the sound of NAILS, has reemerged. With Carlos Cruz on drums, Andrew Solis on Bass, Shelby Lermo on Guitars, and Todd Jones on guitar & vocals, the upcoming studio album, EVERY BRIDGE BURNING, will be revealed August 30th, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.
The album artwork, a creation by Jef Whitehead, serves as a visual prelude to the auditory chaos—a stark representation of the aural brutality that NAILS delivers.
Recording for the album commenced in Massachusetts at God City Studio with Kurt Ballou (of CONVERGE), whose contribution is integral to the NAILS sound, as elucidated by Jones: “we’ve recorded every album with Kurt. He’s such an important ingredient as to how we present our music. When our fans want to hear NAILS, they want to hear something that is through the filter of Kurt’s engineering.”
EVERY BRIDGE BURNING was born out of unwavering dedication to NAILS fans and the underground music scene. It echoes their commitment to authenticity and raw power. NAILS remains a beacon of rebellion and resilience in a world hungry for genuine expression. With no shortage of effort or meticulous song arrangement, the time has arrived to become engulfed in the ferocity of NAILS once again as EVERY BRIDGE BURNING unveils a new, but familiar chapter in extreme music.
“This band was modeled after some of my favorite bands; the type of bands where, when they put out an album, you know what it’s going to sound like,” describes Jones, “it’s the delivery of the expectation.” The sensory destroying musical onslaught that we’ve all been missing is back. NAILS is Todd Jones, Carlos Cruz, Andrew Solis, and Shelby Lermo.
Follow NAILS:
https://www.instagram.com/nailstyranny
https://www.facebook.com/NAILSoxnard
GRIMM JACK Release New Single "Waiting" to all major platforms!
Grimm Jack is excited to announce the release of their latest single, "Waiting." This track, produced and engineered by Bob Stander at Parcheesi Recording Studio showcases a great retro Rock n' Roll sound that the band has mastered.
"Grimm Jack's latest single 'Waiting' has a great retro Rock n' Roll sound. We feel that we hit a stride of writing songs that resonate with our past and musicians that we admired. We feel that our music holds up to anything that is out today....So, Crank up "Waiting" and Rock On!!!" says the band.
New York’s Grimm Jack is a hard-driving but melodic act, with a southern bluesy flavor thrown in. Lead singer Billy Kohout brings the whiskey soaked vocals. Jimmie Mack and Joey Masters are the guitar slingers. GG Zen-Garten and Rich Yaniro supply the back beat. Together, they bring a high energetic stage performance. Grimm Jack’s music library can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and wherever music can be streamed or purchased.
Grimm Jack performs regularly. They have recently shared the stage with noteworthy acts such as Faster Pussycat, Quireboys, Starz, Danger Danger, KillCode and more. Their loyal fan base and new faces always enjoy the high energy of Grimm Jack Rock n’ Roll.
More Music by Grimm Jack
"Lonely" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fboB32w8qvU
"Ultra Violet" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEhkqdfrvjM
"Out in the Cold" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NCILd689H4
"Crazy" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMhmf5gbLAY
"Sex Drive" (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olAYHa4lHcM
Grimm Jack:
Billy Kohout - Vocals, Harmonica
Jimmie Mack - Guitars, Backing Vocals
GG Zen-Garten - Bass, Backing Vocals
Joey Masters - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Rich Yaniro - Drums, Percussion
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Miss May I Share 15th Anniversary Version of "Architect" Feat. Currents
SOLID STATE RECORDS recently signed Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY Ito its global roster.
The band announced the awesomely ambitious 15th anniversary edition of its classic, beloved album APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION).The album arrives August 23. Pre-order it here.
The anniversary edition has been entirely re-recorded and features cameos on every single song, ranging from Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red, Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through, Scott Lewis of Carnifex, and many others. See the full track listing below.
Today, the band has shared the anniversary version of "Architect," featuring Currents. Listen below.
"This was one of the first songs we ever wrote as a band and it's very special to us," states MMI. "It predates this album and can be found on our first demos. Having [singer] Brian [Wille] on this record is very special because we feel like Currents are our little brothers having taken them out on some of their first tours around the world and watching them grow into the juggernauts they are today. Brian specifically requested to do this track as it was one of his favorites when it was originally released. We are so happy to have him put his spin on it and join us for this celebration."
The band also created a throwback website in conjunction with the release.
Send your Friend Request here.
The sound and fury of Miss May I is deeply embedded in the hearts and minds of a legion of fans. The MMI faithful are from different backgrounds, of different ages, with diverse life experience, who all come together and connect with Miss May I's combination of brutal proficiency and impassioned delivery. The four-piece powerhouse, from the fertile metalcore grounds of America's heartland, have become an integral part of the worldwide heavy music community, transcending boundaries and limitations, galvanizing crowds, and energizing each person they encounter. Miss May I celebrate 15 years of savage metalcore and soaring melodic refrains, newly revitalized, and poised for an insurgent career renaissance; armed with unmistakable power, road hardened experience, a steadily building catalog, and unrelenting spirit, supported by a diehard community.
APOLOGIES ARE FOR THE WEAK (RE-RECORDED 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION):
"A Dance With Aera Cura" (Feat. Garrett Russell from Silent Planet)
"Architect" (Feat. Brian Wille from Currents)
"Not Our Tomorrow" (Feat. Brandan Schieppati from Bleeding Through)
"Arms Of A Messiah" (Feat. Scott Lewis From Carnifex)
"Apologies Are For The Weak" (Feat. Anthony Notarmaso from After the Burial)
"Harlots Breath" (Feat. Brook Reeves from Impending Doom)
"Tides" (Feat.Jake Luhrs from August Burns Red)
"Blessing With A Curse" (Feat. Trevor Wentwoth from Our Last Night)
"Porcelain Wings" (Feat. Telle Smith From The World Alive)
"Forgive And Forget" (Feat. Ryan Kirby + Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary from Fit for a King)
Miss May I will hit the road on a headline tour this fall, during which they will play Apologies Are for the Weak in full. All dates are below. The band has announced the first annual Relentless Fest, set for November 3 in Covington, Kentucky, during which they will play Apologies Are For the Weak in full.
MISS MAY I ON TOUR:
10/2 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
10/3 — Lansing, MI — Grewal Hall
10/4 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
10/5 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's
10/6 — St. Paul, MN — Amsterdam Bar & Grill
10/8 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theatre
10/9 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
10/11 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
10/12 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/14 — Roseville, CA — Goldfields
10/15 — Pomona, CA — Glasshouse
10/16 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
10/17 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theatre
10/19 — Dallas, TX — Trees
10/20 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
10/21 — Houston, TX — Warehouse
10/23 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
10/24 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
10/25 — Charleston, NC — Music Farm
10/26 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
10/27 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
10/29 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Monarch
10/30 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
11/1 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovedraft's Brewing Co.
11/2 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mr. Smalls
11/3 — Covington, KY — Relentless Fest*
*Festival Date
Teen Metal Band Chained Saint Share "Stronger Than Stone (Blindside)"
TEEN METAL BAND WITH MAJOR CHOPS TO RELEASE WILLIAM DUVALL-PRODUCED DEBUT ALBUM BLINDSIDE ON AUGUST 23
Born in a South Florida garage back in the summer of 2022, Chained Saint's forthcoming debut album, Blindside, combines the raw, organic riffery of the best old-school '80s thrash metal with a dash of modern-day brutality befitting the many challenges confronting the youth of 2024. The past and present collide, resulting in modern, metallic maelstrom made by a bunch of kids who play with fire in their veins — and their hands!
Comprised of four high school students — Ethan Kahn (17, guitar), Sebastian De Avila (18, bass), Cameron Cottrell (19, drums) and Sean Sterling (18, vocals) — Chained Saint represent the latest generation pushing back with justifiable fury against the harsh realities of an unforgiving world.
Today, they share the new single "Stronger Than Stone (Blinside)."
Listen Below.
"What we wanted with 'Stronger Than Stone (Blindside)' was a good lyric for people to mosh, stagedive, dogpile, and just have a healthy, bonding good time," the band explains. "It's about the crazy times we're living in and it's about our band, like many others, having to rebuild itself after being blindsided having to face some adversity early on."
The band emerged with its debut single and video "Animosity," which premiered over at Chorus.FM. Watch it here and here.
Blindside, produced by William DuVall of Alice In Chains, focuses that fury into a powerfully concise, eight-song LP. The album was recorded and mixed to analog tape with no computers involved whatsoever in the recording sessions. No AI. No studio trickery. No bullshit. Just real riffs made by real players.
The end result is a ferocious set of performances that maintain the essential "tight-but-loose" naturalness of four musicians bashing it out in the same room together — a quality too often lacking in today’s digitally-driven musical landscape.
Blindside arrives on August 26 via Patriark Records.
Get to know Chained Saint now — so you can say you were there from Day One.
