Thy Catafalque Feast on New Single "Mindenevő"

"...yet another testament to the musical genius of Tamás Kátai" - No Clean Singing

"Few musicians have as long and varied a career as Tamás Kátai of Thy Catafalque" - Angry Metal Guy

"Thy Catafalque are a one of a kind experiment that have never played by traditional rules or boundaries" - New Noise

"A monstrously entertaining, tightly diverse band" - Everying Is Noise

"...will delight metlaheads of all stripes" - Echoes and Dust

Even during its initial gestation period, Thy Catafalque had already expanded beyond the perceived limits of extreme metal. With each album, Tamás Kátai and his band of collaborators have taken another step beyond the genre's boundaries, bringing the world's most vile art form into conversation with the avant-garde.

There's still a light at the end of Thy Catafalque's upcoming twelfth album. But as Kátai winds through its introspective journey into the night, XII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek revisits the all-consuming heaviness that courses back through the project's 20-year history. While garnished with plenty of classical flourishes, its meaty new single "Mindenevő" growls like the belly of a metallic beast. 

Feast your eyes on the video for  "Mindenevő" Below.

XII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek comes out November 15, 2024 on Season of Mist.  

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A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek is still guided by the dreaminess that fans in and outside of Hungary have come to admire about Thy Catafalque. After all, in English, the album's title translates to 'The Beautiful Dreams Are Yet to Come'. "I imagined these songs as a journey into the night", Kátai says. Finding his way along this path required him to head in a different direction - at least, as far as the production goes. The dark waves of synth that streak through the album's title track and lead single glow with the faint but familiar reassurance of the dawn.      

Still, journeying through A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek can be a rocky road. While the latest single opens with a plucking oud, "Mindenevő" is a full bore feast for bloodthirsty metalheads. The insatiable blast beats and tongue-flicking tremolo picking are cooked over the same blackened fires as Thy Catafalque's 1999 debut. "Our last album, Alföld, was very bleak", Kátai explains. "Adding classical and acoustic instruments helped add a sprig of color to these new songs, but XII still has plenty of metal". 

Even the progressive flourishes feed the song's sickening theme. A fretless bass waltzes into the room just as the video's dinner party succumbs to their insatiable appetite for destruction. "Blood and fat shall course through every vein", chants a doomy operatic chorus. "We devour everything around us", Kátai says when asked about the philosophical musings that greased the wheels of "Mindenevő" (which means "Omnivore"). "It's absurd. The way we consume everything in our path only leads us closer to our demise".

In the end, the engorged death metal riffs finally eat their fill. Yet as the beastly "Mindenevő" lays to rest amidst a thick delirium of clarinet and French horn, the feeling that's left churning in the pit of your stomach is pure, unfiltered dread. 

"Human beings do have an animal side", Kátai says. "Even though some of us strive for purity, in the end, we have to recognize and accept the morbidity of nature".  

The video for "Mindenevő" was created by G13 Film.

New fans and long-time appreciators can now rediscover just how much Thy Catafalque has grown since their humble beginnings as a duo. This year, Season of Mist re-issued Thy Catafalque's first seven albums.

These reissues include first-edition pressings, limited color vinyls, UV-prints, 3D etchings and new artwork, plus bonus tracks.  

Order:https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ThyCatafalqueReissues

Thy Catafalque's twelfth album looks back longingly at the past, Tamás Kátai isn't stopping to smell the roses. With A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek, he shows that the beautiful dreams are yet to come.

Recording Lineup
Tamás Kátai – guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, programming

Guest musicians
Martina Veronika Horváth – vocals on Track 1, 6
Ivett Dudás – vocals on Track 8
Helga Kreiter – vocals on Track 4, 10
Gábor Dudás – vocals on Track 2, 5, 6, 10
Bálint Bokodi – vocals on Track 2, 4, 9
Gábor Veres – vocals on Track 3, 8
Attila Bakos – vocals on Track 1
Zoltán Kónya – vocals on Track 3
András Vörös – vocals on Track 4
Breno Machado – lead guitar on Track 2
Zoltán Vigh – lead guitar on Track 3
Krisztián Varga – lead guitar on Track 4
Daniele Belli – acoustic guitar on Track 2
Miguel Velasquez Matija – fretless bass on Track 2, 6
Edu Giró – oud, bouzouki, baglama on Track 2,7
Grigoris Mitropoulos – bouzouki, mpaglamas on Track 7
Sanja Smileska – violin on Track 3
Jo Quail – electric cello on Track 8
Issar Shulman – contrabass on Track 2
Cal Rustad – French horn on Track 2, 8
Manuel Domenech – cor anglais on Track 8
Khachatrian Lernik – clarinet on Track 2
Gergő Bille – flugelhorn, trumpet on Track 7
Joakim Toftgaard – trombone, trumpet on Track 7
Fabian Hernandez – saxophone on Track 5
Viktória Varga – narration on Track 3
Annamari Sánta – narration on Track 7, 8

Recording
Recorded in various countries: Hungary, United Kingdom, Romania, Ukraine, Italy, Spain, Greece, North Macedonia, Israel, U.S.A., Colombia, Brazil.

Producer & Sound Engineer
Tamás Kátai, Gábor Vári

Mixing & Mastering
Miracle Sound Szeged, Hungary. Mixed and mastered by Gábor Vári.

Artwork
Front cover by Dániel Szécsényi and Tamás Kátai
Illustrations by Orsolya Pintér.

Follow Thy Catafalque
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Booking contact:  info@thy-catafalque.hu

Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor & Steve Vai Save the World from Corporate Greed in New Animated Video ​

Iconic rock musicians Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour), and legendary guitarist Steve Vai have teamed up to unleash their latest single and music video, "Incite The Watch." This dynamic release is the fifth single from Billy Morrison’s recently launched solo album, The Morrison Project, available now through TLG | ZOID | Virgin Music Group.

This single follows Morrison's release, "Crack Cocaine," a riveting collaboration with legendary icons Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens that skyrocketed into the nation’s top of the Active Rock Mediabase chart at #1 earlier this year.

 STREAM "Incite the Watch" here: https://ffm.to/tmp-incite-the-watch

Directed by Brett Boggs, known for his work on several Disney films, the video paints a vivid picture of a dystopian Los Angeles. In this alternate reality, society has been overtaken by an oppressive, conformist regime that has outlawed rock and roll, free expression, and all forms of individuality. The city scape is a post-apocalyptic wasteland, with shattered buildings, burning cars, and the remnants of crushed rebellions.

WATCH Billy Morrison, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai - "Incite The Watch" below:

The album is available digitally HERE

“Incite The Watch” was created utilizing a combination of traditional artist drawn and animated characters and designs, with concept driven AI imagery using a new cutting edge application called CineTech. This was done by inputing the script into CineTech which broke it down into individual scene descriptions. Detailed prompts were then input based on the scene descriptions to create background images for each scene which could then be further enhanced to generate the desired appearance. After this was achieved, hand drawn storyboards were uploaded into CineTech which were integrated into the enhanced prompts to achieve the exact imagery needed. Once those images were achieved, CineTech’s ShotSheets feature combined those images into organized PDF files. The files were uploaded into RunwayML to animate and enahce the images and finally input into DaVinci Resolve for final touches, grading, and visual effects. Using CineTech allowed for the creation of a visually compelling product on a shorter timeline without sacrificing quality.

“Billy and I have known each other for so many years and we’ve done many performances together, it was only a matter of time before we put together something original and fascinating. Alternatively, I’ve been a Steve Vai fan since I was 15, and never thought I’d ever get the chance to do something amazing with him. Enter the great Billy Morrison who got both Steve and I on INCITE THE WATCH! I’m so stoked to be a part of this album with so many great artists and I can’t wait to see what happens next.”

--Corey Taylor

“Billy Morrison is always getting into some kind of intense and creative musical mischief, and this record is the evidence of that. When he sent me the track “INCITE” I was very eager to contribute to it. It is slamming and crushing, and the energy of the track is palpable. It’s nice to be part of his mischief.”

--Steve Vai

“The combination of Corey Taylor and Steve Vai on a Billy Morrison song is insanely exciting for me! This track started life as a piano riff from Erik Eldenius and once we had Corey’s fantastic vocal on the song, there was only one man we wanted to tackle the three key change extra long solo section—and luckily Steve said yes!”

“Incite really feels like an opus—

a journey. It twists and turns, hits some unexpected changes and sections and resolves into modern rock heaviness and I am extremely proud that the end result appears on The Morrison Project.”

--Billy Morrison

Photo credit: Jane Stuart

All Time Low + I Prevail Collaborate for "Hate This Song"

Two pillars of their respective genres — alt pop royalty ALL TIME LOW and hard rock titans I PREVAIL — collide on the brand new single "Hate This Song." It's an absolutely epic collab track that combines the best of both bands' sounds and worlds.

Listen below. 

On paper and in theory, All Time Low and I Prevail might seem like an odd pairing, but the execution is utterly flawless.

"Hate This Song" combines ATL's effervescent, three-chord charm and knack for melody with I Prevail's dueling vocals and riffy snarl. "Hate This Song" is a modern breakup track that highlights how music is the universal love language with which we communicate. With its triple vocal attack, catchier-than-a-cold chorus, and moshy breakdown, both fan bases are going to LOVE this song.

"'Hate This Song' has been waiting patiently in the wings since the release of our last full-length Tell Me I’m Alive," says ATL's Alex Gaskarth. "It was an opportunity to explore something kind of cheeky and different with a band we have a ton of respect for at the top of their game. The I Prevail guys brought their signature weight to the song and transformed it into something wonderfully unexpected and I see our bands coming together as the two sides of a coin dropping into the jukebox that's about to spin this song over and over again."

"A while back we were hit up by this little band called All Time Low," says I Prevail's Eric Vanlerberghe. "They sent us a track that they wrote and asked if we could spice it up a bit. We said absolutely and went to work. So happy to have this track out — finally — and to be the first ones to put a blast beat on an ATL song."

ABOUT ALL TIME LOW:
All Time Low's journey from high school friends in Baltimore to an internationally recognized act is a testament to their talent, dedication, and the strong connection they have built with their audience over the years. They have undeniably, albeit unassumingly, carved out their own corner of popular culture. All Time Low's catalog consists of five consecutive Top 10 albums on the Billboard Top 200 in addition to picking up multi-platinum, platinum, and gold certifications. Speaking to their impact, Rolling Stone included the band's So Wrong, It's Right LP in their 50 Greatest Pop-Punk Albums, coming in at #20, alongside albums from Bad Religion, Green Day, and The Descendants. Their single "Monsters (ft. blackbear)" clinched #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart for an unprecedented 18 weeks, emerging as the longest charting song ever at the Modern Rock format.

ABOUT I PREVAIL:
I Prevail have established themselves as the forerunners of the genre in the 21st century. Their latest release TRUE POWER, once again produced by Tyler Smyth, features the sort of stadium-sized riffs that will rattle your teeth loose from your gums and unforgettable, supremely catchy melodies that will camp out in your brain for weeks at a time. The band also alternately mixes screamed vocals that sound as though they crawled from the depths of hell with soaring, emotional vocals and heartfelt, intimate lyrics that go so deep, they hit marrow. The end result is an album that resonates with the listener in the most personal way. Rising to an arena level and receiving two Grammy nominations — Best Rock Album for Trauma and Best Metal Performance for crushing lead single "Bow Down" — I Prevail proved that they were built to last. To date, they've racked up more than 4.2 billion global streams, are approaching 755 million YouTube views, and saw both "Hurricane" and "Bad Things" singles top Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 2020 and 2022 respectively. A number of their singles and album Lifelines have now been certified Gold and Platinum, and they have been praised by press far and wide, including Forbes, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Playboy, and NPR. I Prevail have affirmed their position among the genre's elite.

Tape Room Music Celebrates 50 No. 1 Hits

Tape Room Music celebrates their 50th No. 1 hit as “Chevrolet” tops the charts at Country radio, co-written by Hunter Phelps. Maintaining their consistency in airplay chart success, Tape Room’s 50 No. 1 singles are in addition to founder Ashley Gorley’s 75+ chart-topping tracks.
 
“Getting a No. 1 song is an absolute miracle,” shares Tape Room Music President Blain Rhodes. “So to be celebrating 50 of them is surreal and speaks to the endless talent and work ethic of our amazing roster. We are so thankful for our publishing and label partners, and especially our friends at country radio.”
 
Phelps signed with Tape Room Music in 2014, and “Chevrolet” marks his 11th No. 1 single, following recent hits with Nate Smith’s “Bulletproof” and Kenny Chesney’s “Take Her Home.”
 
Chatting with Tennessean, he shares, “I’ve gone to songwriting school every day for 10 years. (Ashley’s) ability to speak directly to why one idea works better than another, in any songwriting scenario, allows you to eventually develop your own formula for writing No. 1 hits.”
 
Tape Room writers have been awarded and nominated for GRAMMYs, ACM, CMA and MusicRow Awards. You can hit play HERE and listen to over 725 songs/more than 24 hours-worth-of-music written by Tape Room writers.

Tape Room Music No. 1 Singles:
 
“Where It’s At” – Matt Jenkins, Zach Crowell
“House Party” – Zach Crowell
“Hell of a Night” – Zach Crowell
“Heartbeat” – Zach Crowell
“Confession” – Matt Jenkins
“Church Bells” – Zach Crowell
“Setting the World On Fire” – Matt Jenkins
“Middle of a Memory” – Zach Crowell
“A Little More Summertime” – Jerry Flowers
“Song For Another Time” – Matt Jenkins
“Dirty Laundry” – Zach Crowell
“Body Like A Back Road” – Zach Crowell
“Do I Make You Wanna” – Matt Jenkins, Jerry Flowers, Zach Crowell
“Up Down” – Brad Clawson
“Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” – Zach Crowell
“Lose It” – Will Weatherly
“Good As You” – Will Weatherly
“I Don’t Know About You” – Hunter Phelps
“Good Vibes” – Zach Crowell
“Ridin’ Roads” – Zach Crowell
“Cold Beer Calling My Name” – Hunter Phelps
“Chasing After Your” – Jerry Flowers
“Thinking ‘Bout You” – Hunter Phelps, Will Weatherly
“Buy Dirt” – Matt Jenkins
“Beers On Me” – Ben Johnson
“Take My Name” – Ben Johnson
“Best Thing Since Backroads” – Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps
“New Truck” – Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps
“wait in the truck” – Hunter Phelps
“Girl in Mine” – Casey Brown
“Kinfolks” – Zach Crowell
“I Love My Country” – Will Weatherly
“One of Them Girls” – Ben Johnson
“Happy Anywhere” – Matt Jenkins
“Gone” – Ben Johnson
“Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” – Hunter Phelps
“Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s” – Zach Crowell
“All My Favorite Songs” – Ben Johnson
“Waves” – Zach Crowell
“Country Again” – Zach Crowell
“Thinkin’ Bout Me” – Taylor Phillips
“God Gave Me A Girl” – Zach Crowell
“World On Fire” – Taylor Phillips
“Stars Like Confetti” – Zach Crowell
“All I Need Is You” – Brad Clawson
“Truck Bed” – Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps
“Outskirts” – Zach Crowell
“Take Her Home” – Hunter Phelps
“Bulletproof” – Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson
“Chevrolet” – Hunter Phelps
 
Tape Room Songwriters:
Zach Crowell
Hunter Phelps
Will Weatherly
Brad Clawson
Ben Johnson
Jordan Rowe
Taylor Phillips
Wyatt McCubbin
Savana Santos
Beau Bailey
Casey Brown
Andy Sheridan
Ned Cameron
Ben Williams
 
About Tape Room Music
Tape Room Music is an independent music publishing company founded by hit songwriter Ashley Gorley, where writers have celebrated 50 No. 1 songs, including 2021 ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC Country Song, “One Of Them Girls.” In 2022, Tape Room celebrated 8 weeks topping radio charts, with two year-end number-one songs. Ben Johnson’s “Take My Name” topped the year-end Billboard Country Airplay chart, while Hunter Phelps and Will Weatherly’s “Thinking ‘Bout You” led the Mediabase Year-End Country Airplay chart. Recent number-one hits include Nate Smith's 10-week smash “World On Fire,” HARDY's boundary-defying “TRUCK BED,” Morgan Wallen's 6-week chart topper “Thinkin’ Bout Me,” and more. Tape Room Music writers continue to stretch the bounds of their abilities, spreading their talents across writing, producing and performing. More at taperoom.com.

Koe Wetzel Brings "Wetzel's Wonderland Live" to Texas Dec. 26 & 27; Tickets on Sale Friday

 Forbes’s “rising music powerhouse” Koe Wetzel brings the holiday spirit home to Texas this Christmas, with two Wetzel’s Wonderland Live shows set for Friday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Dec. 27 in Austin and Fort Worth, respectively. Tickets to both dates, featuring special guests Morgan Wade and Stephen Wilson, Jr., are on sale this Friday, Sept. 20.
 
The two shows will bring to life the Platinum-certified country-rocker’s Wetzel Wonderland EP, released in 2023 and featuring his reimagined takes on “Blue Christmas,” “Please Come Home for Christmas” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” 
 
The holiday homecoming will serve as the finale to a year of sold-out shows from Wetzel, with his Damn Near Normal Tour currently underway. The headlining run has spanned the U.S. all summer and will conclude at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre before heading overseas through November.
 
Wetzel most recently released fan-favorite track “Casamigos” along with an official music video last Friday, Sept. 13, as his fifth studio album 9 Lives continues to impress. Having debuted at No. 15 on the all-genre Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart (No. 2 among new releases behind only the “Twisters” soundtrack), the vulnerably mature album features lead single “High Road” with Jessie Murph, which has already cracked the Top 30 in just 10 weeks at country radio, while “Sweet Dreams” earned a nod at next week’s NBC People’s Choice Country Awards and the duo of songs marked Wetzel’s first two Hot Country Songs Top 10 hits.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel. 

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down: The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. His 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no- holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” and the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has 3.3 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” In 2023 alone, he sold more than 275,000 tickets, and appeared for a third time on POLLSTAR’s Top Worldwide Tours. Wetzel has played prominent festival sets this summer and opened for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour in Texas, while also headlining his own Damn Near Normal World Tour, currently underway. His new album, 9 Lives (Columbia), is available everywhere now as lead single “High Road” with Jessie Murph arrives as his debut Country radio single while also climbing both the Hot AC and Top 40 charts.

Industrial music icon PIG / Raymond Watts presents 'Fallout', previewing 'Feast of Agony' EP

Industrial music legend Raymond Watts a.k.a. PIG has shared his new single 'Fallout', undoubtedly the most catchy among the six coruscating tracks found on his new 'Feast of Agony' EP, out on September 27 via Metropolis Records.

This EP arrives on the trail of the remastered reissue of PIG's landmark 1995 ‘Sinsation’ album (originally released via Trent Reznor's Nothing Records) and his latest studio album ‘Red Room’, released earlier this year - both albums released via Metropolis.

Raymond Watts aka PIG has enjoyed a stellar career since starting out as a pioneering member of the mid-1980s industrial rock scene. As well as releasing fourteen albums as PIG, he has toured with KMFDM (he was a member of the band in their early days), Nine Inch Nails and Einstürzende Neubauten, written music for fashion and film (for Chloe, Marios Schwab, Halston and The Row), created exhibition sound design for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and collaborated with the late fashion icon Alexander McQueen.

'Feast of Agony' is the sound of PIG crushing the grinding wheel of grief with the seed of hope and relief. Watts’ anger burns and binds as he cooks up more kick-ass music, begging you to march to the drumbeat of hope with these encounters with the Lord of Lard, in which he brings word to wordless and truth to the truthless.

The EP kicks off with the monstrous 'Heroin for the Damned', screaming like a demon officiating at his own funeral while trying to stem the wounds of reality with the joy juice of depravity, which was co-written with Watts’ collaborator-in-chief Jim Davies, a longtime member of Pitchshifter, but best known for his acidic and acerbic guitar lines on many chart hits by The Prodigy,

The remaining tracks are a cure that’s kind… and a call to the deserts of desperation from the promised land of truth.

Watts will continue his oration against hopelessness, hypocrisy and the ever creeping tide of despair on PIG's ‘Heroin For The Damned’ tour across North America, kicking off on September 28. Joined by Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine, this 40-date itinerary follows PIG's headlining set at Cold Waves XII in Chicago.

As of September 27, the 'Feast of Agony' EP is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, along with the 'Red Room' and 'Sinsation (Remastered)' albums. The vinyl edition of 'Feast of Agony' is only available on the tour. Tickets can be ordered at https://linktr.ee/ pigtour2024

CREDITS
All songs written by Watts, except 'Heroin for the Damned' (Raymond Watts/ Jim Davies)
and 'The Ratchet Effect' (Raymond Watts/ Mike Watts)
Music performed by Raymond Watts
Jim Davies - additional guitars & remix
Michelle Martinez - backing vocals on 'Baptise Bless & Bleed'
Produced & mixed by Raymond Watts
Additional production by Jim Davies
Recorded & mixed at Ranch Apocalypse and Otherwise Studios
Mastering by Tom Hall at Abbey Road
Artwork by Vlad McNeally
Photography by E Gabriel Edvy / Blackswitch Labs
Audio visual consultant - Mark Alan Griffiths
Released via Metropolis Records
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR
'Fallout' video directed by Melody Myers

PIG

'Fallout' from 'Feast of Agony' EP

EP released on Metropolis Records. 'Heroin For The Damned' Tour starts Sept. 28

27 September 2024

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Industrial music icon PIG / Raymond Watts presents 'Fallout', previewing 'Feast of Agony' EP

FOR SHARING
'Fallout' video  https://youtu.be/7kEzKqwGbAc
'Feast of Agony' EP order  https://ingrv.es/feast-of-agony-gpp-g
Bandcamp  https://pigindustries.bandcamp.com/album/feast-of-agony
'Sinsation (Remastered)' album  https://pigindustries. bandcamp.com/album/sinsation- remastered
'Painiac' video  https://youtu.be/3XmSj11f8wc
'Red Room' album  https://pigindustries. bandcamp.com/album/red-room
'Dum Dum Bullet' video  https://youtu.be/ eA5y9tiF0Fs
'Crumbs, Chaos and Lies' feat. Alexis Mincolla of 3Teeth  https://youtu.be/ HDpuAq9ONKU
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/5riS4sDqcjVAwvC37jxTP0
TOUR TICKETS  https://linktr.ee/ pigtour2024

FOR REVIEW & AIRPLAY 
Online press kit  https://haulix.promo/5ugk  
Download via Google Drive  https://bit.ly/3ye7oSG


Industrial music legend Raymond Watts a.k.a. PIG has shared his new single 'Fallout', undoubtedly the most catchy among the six coruscating tracks found on his new 'Feast of Agony' EP, out on September 27 via Metropolis Records.

This EP arrives on the trail of the remastered reissue of PIG's landmark 1995 ‘Sinsation’ album (originally released via Trent Reznor's Nothing Records) and his latest studio album ‘Red Room’, released earlier this year - both albums released via Metropolis.

Raymond Watts aka PIG has enjoyed a stellar career since starting out as a pioneering member of the mid-1980s industrial rock scene. As well as releasing fourteen albums as PIG, he has toured with KMFDM (he was a member of the band in their early days), Nine Inch Nails and Einstürzende Neubauten, written music for fashion and film (for Chloe, Marios Schwab, Halston and The Row), created exhibition sound design for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and collaborated with the late fashion icon Alexander McQueen.

'Feast of Agony' is the sound of PIG crushing the grinding wheel of grief with the seed of hope and relief. Watts’ anger burns and binds as he cooks up more kick-ass music, begging you to march to the drumbeat of hope with these encounters with the Lord of Lard, in which he brings word to wordless and truth to the truthless.

The EP kicks off with the monstrous 'Heroin for the Damned', screaming like a demon officiating at his own funeral while trying to stem the wounds of reality with the joy juice of depravity, which was co-written with Watts’ collaborator-in-chief Jim Davies, a longtime member of Pitchshifter, but best known for his acidic and acerbic guitar lines on many chart hits by The Prodigy,

The remaining tracks are a cure that’s kind… and a call to the deserts of desperation from the promised land of truth.

Watts will continue his oration against hopelessness, hypocrisy and the ever creeping tide of despair on PIG's ‘Heroin For The Damned’ tour across North America, kicking off on September 28. Joined by Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine, this 40-date itinerary follows PIG's headlining set at Cold Waves XII in Chicago.

As of September 27, the 'Feast of Agony' EP is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, along with the 'Red Room' and 'Sinsation (Remastered)' albums. The vinyl edition of 'Feast of Agony' is only available on the tour. Tickets can be ordered at https://linktr.ee/ pigtour2024

CREDITS
All songs written by Watts, except 'Heroin for the Damned' (Raymond Watts/ Jim Davies)
and 'The Ratchet Effect' (Raymond Watts/ Mike Watts)
Music performed by Raymond Watts
Jim Davies - additional guitars & remix
Michelle Martinez - backing vocals on 'Baptise Bless & Bleed'
Produced & mixed by Raymond Watts
Additional production by Jim Davies
Recorded & mixed at Ranch Apocalypse and Otherwise Studios
Mastering by Tom Hall at Abbey Road
Artwork by Vlad McNeally
Photography by E Gabriel Edvy / Blackswitch Labs
Audio visual consultant - Mark Alan Griffiths
Released via Metropolis Records
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR
'Fallout' video directed by Melody Myers

TRACK LIST
1  Heroin for the Damned
2  Fallout
3  Comedown
4  Hand of Mercy (Make The Cut)
5  The Ratchet Effect
6  Baptise Bless & Bleed (Red Line Remix by Jim Davies)

TOUR DATES 'Heroin For The Damned' Tour 
9/28/24: Chicago, IL, @ Metro
9/ 29/24: Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze *
9/30/24: Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music *
10/2/24: Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade *
10/3/24: Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel *
10/4/24: Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck *
10/5/24: Denver, CO Kulture Music Hall *
10/6/24: SLC, UT @ Quarters *
10/7/24: Boise, ID @ Visual Arts Collective *
10/9/24: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s *
10/10/24: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon  ^^
10/13/24: Portland, OR @ Dante’s ^^
10/15/24: Sacramento, CA @ Starlit Room ^^
10/16/24: SF, CA @ DNA ^^
10/17/24: San Diego, CA @ Whistle Stop ^^
10/18/24: Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave ^^
10/19/24: Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One ^^
10/20/24: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock ^^
10/21/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad ^^
10/23/24: OK City @ Beer City ^^
10/24/24: Dallas, TX @ Three Links ^^
10/25/24 - Houston TX @ Secret Group *
10/26/24: Austin, TX @ Elysium *
10/27/24: New Orleans, LA @ Santos *
10/29/24: Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar *
10/30/24: Orlando, Fl @ Handlebar *
11/1/24: West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street *
11/2/24: Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly *
11/3/24: Greenville, SC @ Radio Room *
11/5/24: Atlanta, GA @ Star Bar *
11/6/24: Richmond, VA @ Fallout *
11/7/24: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore *
11/8/24: New York, NY @ STIMULATE *
11/9/24 - Wilmington DE @ Bar 13 *
11/10/24: Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power *
11/12/24: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East *
11/13/24: Quebec City, QC @ L’anti Bar *
11/14/24: Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Fous *
11/15/24: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace *
11/16/24: Detroit, MI @ Smalls *
11/17/24: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern *

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Funeral Usher You into their Unyielding Embrace on New Single

"...set such a high bar for doom metal" - Angry Metal Guy

Few bands tread the line between despair and catharsis as poignantly as FUNERAL. Today, the Norwegian titans of sorrow are unveiling the latest single off their upcoming seventh album Gospel of Bones. "Procession of Misery" ushers you into the raw and unyielding embrace of doom metal.

Listen to "Procession of Misery" below.

Gospel of Bones is out October 18th on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones

Hailing from the desolate climates of Norway, Funeral have built their legacy on crafting epic, melancholic soundscapes. The band are stalwart guardians of funeral doom with tones that are weighted as the bowed boughs of winter.

"Procession of Misery" carries forward their legacy, leading listeners through a morose symphony of sorrow. Their new single is a dirge, a solemn march into the abyss that doesn't shy away from staring into the void but rather finds a haunting beauty within it. Punctuated by relentless funeral drums and melodies that etch sorrow into the night sky, it embodies the soul-crushing bleakness that's fuels Funeral's 20-year legacy.  

Line-up
Anders Eek - Drums
Eirik Krokfjord - Vocals
Ingvild Johannesen - Violin
Rune Gandrud - Bass
Stian Kråbøl - Guitars
Morten Søbyskogen - Guitars

Recording Studio
Toproom Studio & Studio 42

Production Credits
Produced by Børge Finstad
Sound Engineered by Anders Langberg
Mixed & Mastered at Toproom Studio by Børge Finstad

Guest Musicians
Øyvind Rauset
Espen Ingjerd
Vilde Kråbøl
Anders Langberg

Cover Art
Tristan Diaz Bastie

Photography
Guilherme Henriques

Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones

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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/funeral/208973684
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Daryl Hall Marks 10th Anniversary of Restaurant and Live Music Club “Daryl’s House” on Oct. 31 With Free Fan Concert!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall celebrates the 10th anniversary of his Pawling, NY Restaurant and Live Music Club, Daryl’s House, with a free concert for fans on October 31. 

Winners will be selected to attend the intimate show through Daryl’s exclusive fan club, “Daryl’s Den.”

Daryl will then hit the road in November for a month-long stint with special guest Howard Jones, who appeared with him on the latest edition of “Live from Daryl’s House,” on YouTube.

The tour starts November 7 at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, ending at the Borgata in Atlantic City – not far from Daryl’s Philadelphia hometown -- November 23, with a date at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium on November 19. 

Jones has had a string of Top 40 hits in the U.S. and U.K. with “New Song,” “What Is Love?,” “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life in One Day,” “No One is to Blame,” “Everlasting Love,” among many others. 

“I’ve really enjoyed playing with Howard on ‘Live from Daryl’s House,’ and look forward to joining forces on this tour,” said Hall. “It should be a great night.”

“Can’t wait to go on the road with my good friend Daryl Hall for what promises to be a terrific show,” added Jones, who just recently toured in a bill with fellow U.K. hitmakers ABC and Haircut 100.

The events cap a very busy year for Hall, who toured with Elvis Costello, and released “D” with Virgin Records, his first solo album in 13 years, co-produced by fellow RHOF inductee Dave Stewart, who also co-wrote seven of the nine new original songs.

The album already spawned on a Top 20 AC hit with “Can’t Say No To You.”

Nov. 7: Dr. Phillips Center (Orlando, FL)

Nov. 9: Hard Rock Live (Hollywood, FL)

Nov. 11: The Sound @Coachman Park (Clearwater, FL)

Nov. 14: The St. Augustine Amphitheater (St. Augustine, FL)

Nov. 16: Columbia County PAC (Evans, GA)

Nov. 19: Ryman Auditorium (Nashville, TN)

Nov. 21: Tennessee Theater (Knoxville, TN)

Nov. 23: Borgata (Atlantic City, NJ)

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 Adds AURA NOIR, THUS, HATE ANGEL + AASAR to Lineup

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

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 is pleased to now welcome the next set of bands to the highly anticipated lineup, which will once again take place in Oslo (NO) from April 17-20 for another blasphemous Easter! The festival now welcomes AURA NOIR, THUS, HATE ANGEL + AASAR to the lineup! Tickets and passes can be found HERE.

The full lineup is now as follows with more TBA:

BEHEMOTH

SATYRICON

1349

ROTTING CHRIST

TSJUDER

AURA NOIR

TIAMAT

KYLESA

NECROPHOBIC

BLOOD INCANTATION

DØDHEIMSGARD

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER

GAEREA

AETERNUS

SETH

ABYSSIC

SPECTRAL WOUND

LAMENTARI

ATTAN

ANGIST

BYTHOS

SCHWEIN

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO

THUS

SYN

VORBID

HATE ANGEL

VIOLENT MAGIC ORCHESTRA

ROSA FAENSKAP

AASAR

UMA

DIZMAL

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY previously announced the hotel deals for the 2025 edition. The official festival hotel partner is once again the Clarion Hotel® The Hub. Fans can now book their rooms at a discounted rate using the code "INFERNO," which is good until March 17, 2025! For more information can be found via the official Inferno Festival Website or can be booked directly HERE.

The audience, artists, media, and music industry personnel will gather at Clarion The Hub for happenings, partying and a good night sleep.

Moreover, The Inferno Music Conference will take place at the hotel prior to the festival doors opening on Thursday and Friday, for which more info will be revealed soon! Hotel guests will also be treated to an epic and inclusive breakfast buffet that runs until 11:00 A.M. (it's worth waking up early for!) as well as free access to the swimming pool and sauna.

The Hub boasts Oslo’s best location, right in the city centre, next to Oslo Central Station and the

Airport Express Train. It's also only about a five-minute walk from the iconic rock bars and venues in which Inferno Festival will be hosting bands and special events: Rockefeller & John Dee, Salt, Kniven, Vaterland, Brewgata and Rock In, allowing guest to travel freely without the expense of taxis or transit.

The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in

Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud

of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over

the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’

two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.

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ICE NINE KILLS To Provide Official Song For TERRIFIER 3 Movie

Worcester, MA – Spencer Charnas, frontman and creative force behind the cinematic horror metal band Ice Nine Kills, announced their official music collaboration for the highly anticipated horror sequel, Terrifier 3, at Ice Nine Kills' third annual fan convention, Silver Scream Con, alongside franchise star, David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown), yesterday.

The upcoming new single, “A Work of Art,” pays homage to the beloved slasher franchise and will be featured in Terrifier 3 when it opens in theaters nationwide on October 11th.

“The Terrifier franchise gave us Art the Clown, the greatest new horror icon in decades,” says Charnas. “We are beyond honored by the invitation to play within the viciously delightful universe Damien Leone and his incredible team have created. The Art and INK fanbases are one and the same, and we heard the screams for this collaboration loud and clear.”

The official music video, starring the franchise’s David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown, will premiere at Fantastic Fest on Thursday, September 19th, following the World Premiere of Terrifier 3, and will also play in select AMC Theaters nationwide for early showings on Thursday, October 10th.

CREDITS

The official music video for “A Work of Art” is directed by longtime INK collaborator Jensen Noen and stars Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), Leah Voysey (Terrifier 2), Sirius XM’s Jose Mangin and Vincent Rockwell, Richard Christy (Drummer for Death, Control Denied, and Charred Walls of the Damned), and System Of A Down’s Shavo Odadjian. The 7 minute long video features special FX by Emmy Award-winning effects artist Christopher Nelson (“American Horror Story,” Suicide Squad, Halloween Ends).

The video is written by Spencer Charnas and Andrew Justin Smith, with music by Ice Nine Kills, WZRD BLD, Paul Wiley, and Francesco Ferrini. Lyrics by Spencer Charnas and Steve Sopchak, based on characters created by Damien Leone. Art the Clown make-up effects provided by Heather Albert. Executive Produced by Spencer Charnas, Mike Mowery, Chris Nillson, Eric German, Phoenix Vaughn, Damien Leone, Phil Falcone, and Ruth Deveraux. Casting provided by Cast A Spell Casting.

Terrifier 3, written and directed by Damien Leone (Terrifier, Terrifier 2) and produced by Phil Falcone, stars David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Krsy Fox, Jason Patric, Chris Jericho, and Daniel Roebuck as Santa Claus.

About Ice Nine Kills

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

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

Since the release of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood ', Ice Nine Kills have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of The Trinity of Terror tour. During 2022 and throughout 2023 they supported Metallica in packed, sold-out stadiums around the world on their M72 World Tour. They toured the US with Slipknot and launched their enormously successful horror convention, The Silver Scream Con, which just celebrated it's second, sold-out edition in the fall of 2023. Spencer was featured in the music video for the official song from Scream 6 - Demi Lovato's "Still Alive", an Ice Nine Kills flyer was used in the movie which also featured a Spencer-recommended easter egg.    

Beginning in the spring of 2023, as well as wowing packed-out stadiums around the world with Metallica, Ice Nine Kills headlined numerous sold-out shows on their Wurst Vacation European tour and thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Download Festival to huge acclaim from both critics and fans alike. They then toured the US with Falling In Reverse on their Popular Monstour run and hit the road for 'Fear The Premiere' US headline shows in August. Ice Nine Kills closed out 2023 on a high with the release of ' Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire ', an exclusive VIP event in Hollywood for the debut of new single "Meat & Greet" and the premiere of the full "Welcome To Horrorwood Saga" movies (featuring all music videos from the album as one chronological clip) and the phenomenally successful, inaugural run of the Kiss of Death co- headline tour with In This Moment.

The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, Ice Nine Kills have built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recipients of the prestigious Clio Award for Music Marketing for their "Merry Axe-mas" mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020, The Silver Stream be nominated for 5 awards at 2022's Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With almost 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 717 million career streams to date and over 204 millio

Spencer Charnas & Art The Clown | Credit F Scott Schafer

Singer/Songwriter Angie K Releases Bilingual "Stay" for Hispanic Heritage Month; Announces New EP Coming 10/25

Rising country singer/songwriter and Holler “Artist You Need to Know,” Angie K is bringing her penchant for authentic storytelling,  powerful vocals, and unwavering pride in her Latin heritage to latest release, “Stay.” Available today, the sultry and bilingual new track, released in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, effortlessly weaves together heartfelt lyrics with melodies that evoke both traditional country sounds and the rhythms of Latin music, showcasing her versatility as an artist. 
 
"Stay" is the latest new music from Angie K and will be featured on her forthcoming self-titled EP, Angie K. Produced by acclaimed writer/producer and BMI Songwriter of the Year, Stephony Smith, the EP is set for release independently on October 25, 2024. Listen to “Stay” Below.
 
“I wrote ‘Stay’ about my relationship of nine years. That may not seem long in the scope of things, but it’s long enough to have truly had to give each other the space to change and grow,” shares Angie K. “There’s such a depth that comes with that. We’ve seen so many sides of each other, both given each other reasons to give in when it gets tough, but every day we show up for each other. We learn to be better for each other. Over and over again. It’s beautiful.” 
 
Written by Angie K along with David Borys, Tom Pino and Jason Haag, the independently released track finds her pleading with a partner in both English and Spanish to stay and fight for their love. 

The queer country artist first made her mark on Music City with bilingual track, “Real Talk,” catapulting her onto the country scene as a “Highway Find” on SiriusXM’s The Highway. The new music follows the  powerhouse vocalist’s recent releases "Death of Me" and “Red Dirt on Mars," which left Billboard praising her "disarming vulnerability." She also recently explained the influence Smith had on her when it came to releasing "Death of Me" in a "Holler Nashville Session" sharing, "It's a very vulnerable song, and I almost didn't put in on the record, but I'm glad I did - just because of the stories I've heard of people relating to it." Listen to “Red Dirt on Mars” HERE and listen to "Death of Me" HERE. 

The 2023 CMT Next Women of Country artist has been in the studio working on the forthcoming EP with Smith, who penned the smash hit “It’s Your Love” for Tim McGraw/Faith Hill and has received cuts from some of music’s biggest stars including The Chicks, Shania Twain, Barbara Streisand, Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Reba McEntire and more. 

Named a 2024 CMT LISTEN UP artist with CMT also calling her an “up-and-coming female artist to watch," this year is certainly shaping up to be a breakout year for Angie K. Born and raised in El Salvador till age 11 and raised in Georgia, her love for country music was nurtured from a young age. Her mother’s dedication, saving up to bring her to Nashville to the Grand Ole Opry, came full circle with her making her Opry debut last month, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

American Songwriter was on hand for the emotional evening sharing, “Her voice rang strong and clear through the Grand Ole Opry House, compelling fans to raise their phones on the last song and fill the darkened theater with light—a moving display of acceptance and adoration for a woman who has dreamed of standing in the hallowed circle since before her feet touched North American soil.”

For the latest news and tour dates, visit officialangiek.com and follow @officialangiek on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  

About Angie K
A member of CMT’s 2023 Next Women of Country class, Angie K was named earlier this year to CMT’s 2024 LISTEN UP Class and named an “Artist You Need to Know” by Holler. With a nod to Angie K’s Latin roots, her first bilingual single “Real Talk” catapulted her onto the country scene as a “Highway Find” on SiriusXM’s The Highway. And as an out and independent artist she has accumulated over 20 million+ streams, 500k+ followers and even played on the Nissan Stadium stage during the 2022 CMA Fest. Angie has also shared the stage with Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Melissa Etheridge and more.
 
With CMT calling her an “up-and-coming female artist to watch"  this year, 2024 is certainly shaping up to be a break out year for Angie K. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut in August, and took the main stage  at Nashville Pride and the Reverb Stage at CMA Fest this year. She will release her self-titled EP, Angie K, on Oct. 25. For upcoming tour dates and more information, visit officialangiek.com/ and follow along @officialangiek on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. 

Miranda Lambert Sends 'Postcards from Texas' Today, Sept. 13

With NPR’s “All Songs Considered” lauding Miranda Lambert as “the most accomplished and consistently great artist in contemporary country music” as Postcards from Texas leads today’s discussion of the most impactful new releases, the show also declares, “This is an album that proves that she’s a backbone of country; she can make these really beautiful, minimalist country songs that get to the heart of very clear, concise ideas about love and homeland.” Listen to the latest project from the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history HERE.
 
“Usually when you make a record, it’s a snapshot of the past two or three years and where you are in that moment,” reflects Lambert. “Postcards from Texas instead draws on all the different stages of my life and my career, all the influences that have ever inspired me, and gives you a really full picture of who I am.”
 
With a perky backbeat and a come-hither tone, Lambert kicks off Postcards from Texas with “Armadillo,” the plucky, magical-thinking road adventure that sets the tone for the 14-song romp across her home state that is both nostalgic and forward-facing. With an emphasis on the wide-ranging musical palette of Texas itself, Lambert and co-producer Jon Randall created a mélange of sleek ‘70s country (“Looking Back On Luckenbach,” “Wildfire”), slow-burning Neil Young swagger (“Wranglers”), grassy pluck (“Bitch On The Sauce (Just Drunk)”), a hilarious shuffle (“Alimony,” celebrated by the Associated Press as “such a rewarding lyric reversal, it feels almost prototypical – as if plucked from some great country music songbook instead of written into it”) and classic songwriter fare (“No Man’s Land,” “I Hate Love Songs”), plus an unrepentant take on David Allen Coe’s “Living On The Run.”
 
“You’d have to look pretty far and wide to find anyone in music who has been as consistently good or eternally enjoyable as Miranda Lambert,” declares Rolling Stone’s review. With her ninth solo studio project adding to that celebrated discography, the accomplished writer and vocalist of many colors and emotions delivers an album that is in turns sleek, ragged, rocking and honky tonk ready. Think of it as Lambert’s love letter to her home state. Recorded at Austin’s legendary Arlyn Studios, the pair of GRAMMY-winning creative forces drew on some of Texas’s best-known musicians to further root this song cycle in the textures that have defined her storied career. If you like freewheeling, high-flying, seat of your pants ecstasy and slightly salty “here’s how it is,” Lambert’s first album for Republic Records pushes all those buttons, and more.
 
“There’s the line ‘livin’ on a Lone Star love’ in ‘Looking Back on Luckenbach,’ and that could be the thesis statement for this record,” Lambert reflects. “It really sums up the entire journey that I’ve taken with this new path… Going back to the root and putting a lot of steel guitar on it, a lot of country – a lot of kinds of country – it’s just kind of finding my place again artistically.”
 
“At this stage in her career, Lambert doesn’t have anything to prove — and that’s one of many reasons why Postcards from Texas is a ride that works,” applauds the Associated Press, with local cultural authority Texas Monthly adding, “On paper, Lambert seems to have all she ever wanted and more… Rather than taking a victory lap, though, Lambert is pushing into territory that’s as risky as it is familiar.”
 
A masterclass in the phases and stages of a songwriter raised on the potent forces of Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, George Strait, Steve Earle and Guy Clark, this is Lambert at her truest and most real. “There are tearful, pedal-steel ballads that could have been written at any point in the past 50 years, but also songs with a more contemporary, arena-ready rock sheen,” notes the Daily Mail, yet as Rolling Stone raves, “the album never feels like a tribute to anything other than her own independent muse.”
 
From start to finish on Postcards from Texas, the woman known for her staunch individualism, no-mess attitude and unwavering truth-telling moves through the expansive freedoms and musical gears that makes Texas such a mythic, magical place – looking back on the journey thus far while also keeping an eye down the road to where all of it might take her.
 
“The beginning and ending were on purpose,” she admits. “We’re gonna start out and end in the same level of brokenness. ‘Living on the Run,’ because of what it says, makes you feel like you’re about to get in the car with that armadillo again, and start it all over. I feel like it’s the signal to start the journey all over again, because that’s what life is.”

About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. With her ninth solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, available everywhere now via Republic Records, the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
A multi-dimensional superstar, she’s earned seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless RIAA certifications; conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency; blurred genres with Leon Bridges, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Enrique Iglesias, Sheryl Crow and Elle King; and delivered her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’All Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line at Boot Barn. Her passion for rescue animals inspired the creation of her MuttNation Foundation, which has raised nearly $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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BLANCO BROWN REMINDS US THAT TRUE JOY OFTEN LIES IN SIMPLICITY WITH HIS SOULFUL NEW TRACK "BACK 2 BASICS”

Discover the pure essence of romance with GRAMMY®-nominated Blanco Brown's latest single, "Back 2 Basics." Featuring infectious melodies and smooth vocals, this title track from his forthcoming new EP, Back 2 Basics, celebrates the beauty found in the simple, fundamental aspects of love. Let the captivating rhythms and heartfelt lyrics remind you of the magic in life's most essential moments. Listen and pre-save, pre-add and pre-order the EP dropping October 18 here.

"The world can be tough, 'Back 2 Basics' is about the comfort we find in the simplicity of being with the one we love," says Blanco.

Set to resonate with fans old and new, “Back 2 Basics” is a testament to Blanco Brown's unique ability to blend heartfelt emotion with music that connects with fans globally. As the anticipation builds for the release of the full EP, the song promises to be a standout addition to his ever-evolving discography. Touted as “a one-of-a-kind talent in the industry” by Country Swag, Brown’s EP navigates feelings of desire and admiration as he uses his signature Trailer Trap sound to explore his heart in this romantic lineup of songs.

Blanco Brown first captured attention with his groundbreaking fusion of country, hip-hop, and soul, exemplified by his viral sensation “The Git Up,” which achieved 11x Platinum status and amassed over four billion streams across all social and streaming platforms. The infectious blend of beats and an irresistible dance challenge showcased his unique ability to bridge musical genres and connect deeply with listeners. However, Blanco's meteoric rise was interrupted when a drunk driver hit him head-on while he was riding his motorcycle, resulting in multiple broken bones, 12 blood transfusions, and requiring resuscitation in the ambulance. Despite the severity of the accident and the challenging rehabilitation process, Blanco made a remarkable recovery, relearning fundamental skills like walking and holding a microphone. Now, with a renewed appreciation for life and his craft, Blanco is celebrating a second chance to pursue his dreams and share his music with the world.

About Blanco Brown:
Blurring the lines between Country, Hip-Hop & Soul, Blanco Brown makes a southern sound that he proudly calls "Trailer Trap." Honing in on his unique sound, Blanco balances both the metropolis and country settings in which he grew up. His viral hit “The Git Up” (certified 11x PLATINUM across three countries) took the world by storm, claiming the top spot in charts across the globe and spawning nearly four billion views across social platforms. It claimed the No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 12 weeks and was the top-selling digital Country song in the US for 13 weeks, resulting in Billboard naming him as their No. 1 Top New Country Artist for 2019. Apart from being a GRAMMY®-nominated engineer who has worked with the likes of Fergie, Childish Gambino, Kane Brown and Chris Brown, the multi-talent’s multi-national Platinum-certified collaboration “Just the Way” with Parmalee garnered more than 500 million on-demand streams, earning Brown his first No. 1 hit on Country radio (in the US and Canada). More recently, he doubled down on his genre-bending collaborations, teaming with Nelly on the funky, country inspired track “High Horse,” T.I. for “Trap Still Bumpin’,” LOCASH and the late Leslie Jordan for the funky “Let It Slide,” while pairing with Diplo for “Do Si Do” and Lee Brice and R3HAB for the remix of Brice’s hit song, “Soul.” In 2021,  Blanco Brown also lent soaring vocals to the song “Never Gonna Tame You (Original Song from “The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses”),” written by Diane Warren. Recovering from a life-threatening accident and leaning on music to heal, Blanco instantly captured the attention of festival audiences across the nation opening his set with a breathtakingly powerful cover blend of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey.” Showcasing his world-class vocal talent and captivating stage presence throughout 2023, Blanco released the emotionally charged track “I’ll Never,” unlike anything the No. 1 hitmaker has ever released, followed by a momentous tribute to the late, great John Denver with Brown’s release of "Take Me Home, Country Roads.” With his April 5th release of Heartache & Lemonade, part one of three 2024 EP’s, this A-Town resident’s branded “Trailer Trap” sound amplified the stories & arrangements on the project. Blanco’s dripping-with-soul vocals also sonically shine throughout as displayed in the lead focus track "Sunshine, Shine.” Part two of three 2024 EP’s, Cedar Walls & Whiskey, dropped June 14th with fans getting their first taste of this collection with the Diane Warren penned “Snapshot.” Rounding out the 2024 EP releases is Brown’s latest project Back 2 Basics, celebrating the beauty found in the simple, fundamental aspects of love. The title track first taste of the EP carries the essence of the project and will be available to fans on September 13th with the forthcoming EP releasing on October 18. 

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Brantley Gilbert Inks Passion, Pain & Perspective on Seventh Studio Album 'Tattoos'

Multi-Platinum country-rock trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark. You can either hide it or embrace it. With his seventh studio album Tattoos, available now via The Valory Music Co., he opts to embrace it. Listen HERE.
 
“All my albums, they capture a chapter of my life,” Gilbert explains. “If somebody wants to know who I am, what I’ve been through and where I stand, they can start at the beginning and listen through, and that’s why it was undeniable that Tattoosshould be the title – because my tattoos do the same thing.
 
“People get ‘em for a lot of reasons, but for most of us, tattoos talk about our victories and losses, our struggles and the whole nine,” he observes. “I was one of those kids who had to learn the hard way. But if I would’ve listened to the advice of others, I don’t know I would have ended up where I am.”
 
Landing on Grammy.com’s “Must-Hear Albums in September,” Tattoos features 10 songs all co-written and co-produced by the Georgia native with a trusted cast of long-time collaborators. The set matches Gilbert’s ink in both striking design and depth of meaning. Through flowing curves and jagged lines, shadow and light look back on a life of blue-collar pride and full-throttle rebellion – along with addictive love, abiding faith and blessings beyond what any of us deserve.
 
Those themes are nothing new to this longtime craftsman, but when the title track “Tattoos” took shape, so too did the album’s reflective theme. Written on an annual retreat to rural Texas with Jake Mitchell, Randy Montana and Cole Taylor, Gilbert knew the slow-burning anthem was something special.
 
“I knew I had one that really captured who I am,” he says. “It doesn’t sound like anything else you’ve heard before, and it really gives you the long and short of my life, which is what my tattoos do.”
 
With about 90 songs to choose from, Gilbert carefully laid his Tattoos out from there. Some came from an all hands-on-deck weekend at Lee Brice’s Nashville property, with Jelly Roll and more, determined to write with no pre-conditions. Others found their way to Gilbert through friends who know his creative soul, and after joining forces with primary co-producer Brock Berryhill, the pair spent late night after late night whittling the pack down to its essential elements.
 
The result – predictably enough – is an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. But this time, he was careful to put an emphasis on his early days, both in sound and substance, focusing on real instruments over synthetic effects and put to use in a variety of big-picture, small-town settings.

Like the community spirit those towns rely on, the album’s standout feature may be its guest appearances – a trend starting with the first track, “Dirty Money” featuring Justin Moore, as Billboard calls it a “pride-fueled celebration of those who earn their ‘dirty money’ straight from the ground, providing food for communities through raising and harvesting crops,” noting, “this track revs up with all the gritty churn of a combine, as a bed of industrial-scale, frothy guitars, sharp percussion and thudding bass carry the two artists’ intertwined, distinctive drawls.”
 
Lead single “Over When We're Sober” with Ashley Cooke mixes can’t-stop romantic intoxication with a top shelf vocal blend, capturing the raw magnetism of a romantic buzz. Co-written with Justin Wilson, Jelly Roll and Berryhill, the sweet-and-sour concoction jumps out from the speakers.
 
 “God Isn’t Country” – which features a vocal master class from Rascal Flatts legend (and longtime friend) Gary LeVox – fuses feel-good faith with awe for the natural world. And with the hand-over-heart declaration that is “Me and My House” ft. Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, Gilbert adds another unique tattoo to his collection. A defiant tip of the hat to the independent country rap world Gilbert has always admired, the track is also a nod to bold self-determination – a pledge to uphold his traditional ideals.
 
This deep into his career, Gilbert’s nostalgia is also plain to see. With the namesake of his current headlining tour, “Off The Rails” captures the hard-charging energy of fan favorites like “Kick It In the Sticks,” while heartfelt ballads like “Gone By Now” celebrate the love shared by the star and his wife, Amber. Described as a “transparent” look into his heart, its sunset sonics speak to early romantic ballads.
 
Likewise, “The Hell That Raised Us” tributes the wild-and-free nature of a rural childhood, and while “Out Here” waves a good-timing flag for those living by their own rules, Gilbert finishes with “Miss These Towns,” completing the sonic self-portrait. A stripped-down lament about watching the decline of rural communities all over the U.S. (including his own), Gilbert knows change is inevitable, and not always a bad thing. But he’s been around long enough to know the value of respecting your past.
 
In celebration of his new album Tattoos, Gilbert will headline Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in downtown Nashville tonight, September 13. The free multi-artist concert is part of FREEDOM FRIDAY events kicking off the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix weekend (September 13-15). Presented by 1st Phorm Energy, with additional partnership from Rousch, Polaris, and Modern Buggy, the 4th annual FREEDOM FRIDAY concert honors members of the Military, Police, Fire, First Responders and Frontline Heroes. The 160th Special Ops Aviation Regiment will perform a helicopter aerial demonstration and a pre-concert flyover by the 101st Airborne Division.
 

Off The Rails Tour Dates

Sept. 13           Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party // Nashville, TN
Sept. 19           Mountain Health Network Arena // Huntington, WV
Sept. 20           Santander Arena // Reading, PA
Sept. 21           DCU Center // Worcester, MA
Sept. 26           LJVM Coliseum // Winston-Salem, NC
Sept. 27           The Corbin Arena // Corbin, KY
Sept. 28           Florence Center // Florence, SC
Oct. 3              Knoxville Civic Coliseum // Knoxville, TN
Oct. 4              First National Bank Arena // Jonesboro, AR
Oct. 5              Ozarks Amphitheater // Camdenton, MO
Oct. 10            Raising Cane’s River Center Arena // Baton Rouge, LA
Oct. 11            Cadence Bank Arena // Tupelo, MS
Oct. 12            The Sounds Amphitheater // Gautier, MS
Oct. 17            Enmarket Arena // Savannah, GA
Oct. 18            McKenzie Arena // Chattanooga, TN
Oct. 19            Atrium Health Amphitheater // Macon, GA
 
*Festival Date
 
About Brantley Gilbert
As one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge, multi-Platinum The Valory Music Co. trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark. With his seventh studio album, Tattoos, available now,  the Georgia native chooses to embrace it – inspired by the idea that his tattoos tell a story, just like his songs. And just like his songs, he’ll never hide the truth they reveal. An era-defining artist forever bonded to his fans, Gilbert’s been mining the timeless values of hard-working dedication, high-octane thrills and humble faith since his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, creating a chart-topping grit-and-grace fusion which helped set the stage for today’s genre-blending format. With his dedicated BG Nation behind him, the fiery performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams, boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. His world-class pen helped create a watershed hit with Jason Aldean’s 4x Platinum country-rap game changer, “Dirt Road Anthem.” And possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson and Toby Keith to Kenny Chesney, Nickelback and more. Tattoos further cements his legacy – 10 cowritten, co-produced tracks with an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert’s diesel-powered smoke-and-soul vocal delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. Tracks like full-throttle “Off the Rails” and intoxicating chart-climbing single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke lead a set packed with guest appearances from Gary LeVox, Justin Moore and Off The Rails tour mates Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, as the superstar headlines across the U.S. through October 2024. For more information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com or follow on Instagram, TikTok and X@BrantleyGilbert and Facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

Koe Wetzel’s “Casamigos” Out Now w/ Official Music Video

When Koe Wetzel’s highly anticipated fifth studio album 9 Lives arrived in July, it debuted at No. 15 on the all-genre Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, earning critical praise commending his most vulnerable work to date. Lead single “High Road” with Jessie Murph – his first-ever at country radio – has already cracked the Top 30 in just 10 weeks, while “Sweet Dreams” earned a nod at this month’s NBC People’s Choice Country Awards and the duo of songs marked Wetzel’s first two Hot Country Songs Top 10 hits, also debuting on at No. 29 and No. 47 respectively on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. Despite the album’s impressive wave of success, there was just one thing missing: “Where is ‘Casamigos’!?” read countless comments on his social posts. Today, the man celebrated by the Los Angeles Times for establishing his fanbase on the road answers that question emphatically, with “Casamigos” and its accompanying official music video available to stream everywhere now.
 
“It took a while to get this song right,” Wetzel concedes. “I think it changed five or six different times; lyrically, musically, the melody, everything about it. We’d get used to it for a month or so and then we’d change it up again, but once the final was done we knew the song was special. I think going through those ups and downs is one of the reasons why we kept it off the record to begin with, just so it could have its own light and its own time because we’re super happy with the song and now it’s one of my favorites on the record.”
 
Written by Wetzel together with Amy Allen, Sam Harris, Ben Burgess and producer Gabe Simon, the rowdy singalong sees the dark-haired Texan ruminating on the things lost to his wild ways, while noting that perhaps a certain relationship also disappearing from his life is the one thing he may not actually miss, a theme further brought to life in the official music video out now. Directed by Patrick Tohill (“Creeps”) and shot at a lake house in New Jersey, the music video depicts Wetzel leaving everything behind to start over in New York City. Watch Below. 
 
Wetzel will bring the tequila-driven anthem to the remainder of his Damn Near Normal World Tour throughout the fall, making stops in St. Louis, Nashville, Indianapolis, across his home state of Texas and more, before closing out the U.S. run at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and heading overseas through November. 
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and X @KoeWetzel. 

Remaining Damn Near Normal World Tour Dates:
Sept. 13            Camdenton, Mo.  ||  Ozarks Amphitheater  
Sept. 18            St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Chaifetz Arena  
Sept. 20            Huntsville, Ala.  ||  The Orion Amphitheater  
Sept. 21            Macon, Ga.  ||  Atrium Health Amphitheater  
Sept. 25            Alexandria, La.  ||  Rapides Parish Coliseum  – SOLD OUT  
Sept. 26            Tuscaloosa, Ala.  ||  Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater  
Sept. 27            Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater – SOLD OUT
Sept. 28            Little Rock, Ark.  ||  First Security Amphitheater  – SOLD OUT  
Oct. 3               Pikeville, Ky.  ||  Appalachian Wireless Arena  – SOLD OUT  
Oct. 4               Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park – SOLD OUT
Oct. 5               Evansville, Ind.  ||  Ford Center  – SOLD OUT  
Oct. 10             Abilene, Texas  ||  Expo Center of Taylor County  
Oct. 11             Lubbock, Texas  ||  Cooks Garage  – SOLD OUT  
Oct. 13             Morrison, Colo.  ||  Red Rocks Amphitheatre – SOLD OUT
Oct. 26             Manchester, U.K.  ||  Academy 3
Oct. 27             London, U.K.  ||  The Garage
Oct. 30             Glasgow, U.K.  ||  Oran Mor
Oct. 31             Birmingham, U.K.  ||  Academy 2
Nov. 1              Leeds, U.K.  ||  Brudenell Social Club
Nov.3               Amsterdam, Netherlands  ||  Melkweg (Oude Zaal)
Nov. 5              Hamburg, Germany  ||  Bahnhof Pauli
Nov. 6              Berlin, Germany  ||  Frannz Club
Nov. 7              Cologne, Germany  ||  Club Volta 
 
Additional Shows:
Sept. 14            Prior, Okla.  ||  Born & Raised
Sept. 19            Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond
 
About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down: The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. His 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no- holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” and the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has 3.3 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” In 2023 alone, he sold more than 275,000 tickets, and appeared for a third time on POLLSTAR’s Top Worldwide Tours. Wetzel has played prominent festival sets this summer and opened for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour in Texas, while also headlining his own Damn Near Normal World Tour, currently underway. His new album, 9 Lives (Columbia), is available everywhere now as lead single “High Road” with Jessie Murph arrives as his debut Country radio single while also climbing both the Hot AC and Top 40 charts.

GO AHEAD AND DIE | BETTER DEAD THAN MAINSTREAM: LIVE AT THE MARQUEE THEATER OUT NOW + RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'I.C.E. CAGE' LIVE!

Arizona death-crusters GO AHEAD AND DIE's newest offering Better Dead Than Mainstream: Live At The Marquee Theater is now available digitally via Nuclear Blast Records. The audio from the album was taken from their September 25, 2021 show with SOULFLY as well as INCITE and HEALING MAGIC. The night featured a performance of their debut self-titled album which was released two months prior. The audio for the live album was produced, engineered, and mastered by Arthur Rizk. For the album cover, the band enlisted Costin Chioreanu to create the artwork.

To celebrate the live album, the band once again teamed up with Costin Chioreanu who created a lyric video for the track, 'I.C.E. Cage' live.

Stream / purchase Better Dead Than Mainstream: Live At The Marquee Theater digitally, here:
https://bfan.link/gaad-bdtm-live

Watch the lyric video for 'I.C.E. Cage' live below.

Catch GO AHEAD AND DIE live:
11/09/2024 Tempe, AZ - The Marquee Theater @ The Max Cavalera Dynasty Show

GO AHEAD AND DIE unleashed their caustic sophomore album Unhealthy Mechanisms last year via Nuclear Blast Records. A torrential whirlwind born from the livid minds of Igor Amadeus Cavalera (HEALING MAGIC) and Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY). The sophomore album is a fresh dive into the madness of society and the pollution that ravages our minds.Unhealthy Mechanisms was produced by Igor Amadeus Cavalera while John Aquilino handled the recording in his Platinum Underground Studio steeped in the mystic ambiance of the Superstition Mountains’ foothills. The mixing and mastering were once again handled by Arthur Rizk (CAVALERA, SOULFLY, TURNSTILE). For the artwork, the band enlisted Santiago Jaramillo of Triple Seis Design to create the unnerving design that fits with the album title. GO AHEAD AND DIE's newest record is a testament to declining mental health around the world, and a reminder that we are not alone in our pain. The mind is lost. The fuse is lit. Time to set everything ablaze.

GO AHEAD AND DIE is:
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar
Johnny Valles | Drums
Jackie Cruz | Bass

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Texas Hippie Coalition Release New Single, "Bones Jones"

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are back with a heavy new track, "Bones Jones."  Wild riffs toss and turn beneath the song, and frontman Big Dad Ritch relays the tale of a “local entrepreneur” and acquaintance from his youth.
 
“In our hometown, there was a guy named ‘Bones’," says Ritch. "He was about six-foot-seven-inches tall like Lurch from The Addams Family. I’d get weed from him, but he sold everything you could think of. Just weed for me though,” he chuckles.

Texas Hippie Coalition will release their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy on October 4, 2024.  This time, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. 

With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.
 
Gathering tens of millions of streams, logging thousands of miles on the road, and energizing countless fans, they deliver ten anthems tailormade to simmer and scorch on Gunsmoke [MNRK Heavy]. “In terms of the lyrics, the vibe, and where THC come from, we definitely went home on this album,” says Ritch. “It represents the wild west Texas-Oklahoma area. You’ve got a little red dirt country spilling over into the storytelling and metal. It’s a return to the dirt where we came from.”

Tour Dates:
September 13 - Keokuk, IA - L-Treyns Bar
September 14 - Harshaw, WI - Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park
September 15 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
September 20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live
September 21- Wilmington, OH - Farm to Bottle Festival
October 10 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Company
October 11 - Frenchtown, NJ - Atie's Bar & Grill
October 12 - Laconia, NJ - The Big House
October 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
October 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
October 18 - Marietta, OH - Adelphia Music Hall
October 19 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
October 20 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester

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Bill Leeb (Front Line Assembly, Delerium) releases debut solo album 'Model Kollapse' + video for 'Muted Obsession' (feat. ACTORS)

"A frenzy-filled dose of sonic adrenaline that is infectious and, paradoxically, suitable for the dancefloor... Is dystopian bliss a thing? They could be on to something big here" ~ The Spill Magazine

"You are getting Leeb’s classic vocals and lyrics, and some FLA style programming... some of the specific textures and bits of production feel different than anything in recent memory from the venerable artist" ~ I Die: You Die

"Instantly recognizable... still sounds like something unmistakably new... sinister synthetic soundscape" ~ Rock and Roll Fables


Legendary electronic music maverick Bill Leeb has released his debut solo album 'Model Kollapse' via iconic alternative music label Metropolis Records. Bringing double delight, he also unveils his new video for 'Muted Obsession', which features Shannon Hemmett and Jason Corbett of post-punk outfit ACTORS. 

Reflecting the Tim Hill-produced video, Leeb says this song is about “the perception between fantasy and reality. How far would you go in this virtual social world we have created? Are we truly all alone? Who wants to play?”

Based in Vancouver, Bill Leeb is the genius behind highly influential electro-industrial scene mainstays Front Line Assembly and ambient-pop duo Delerium, having gotten his start with Skinny Puppy. He is also a key member of other recording projects, including Noise Unit, Intermix and Cyberaktif.

Four decades on, this album was recorded and produced in Vancouver, Toronto and Los Angeles with assistance from Vancouver/Toronto-based production duo Dream Bulletand long-term FLA/Delerium cohort Rhys Fulber, plus regular mixing engineer Greg Reely.

Earlier, Leeb shared ‘Terror Forms’ feat. Shannon Hemmett, which explores the intricacies of artificial intelligence and the very survival of humanity itself, and 'Demons', a song about the omnipresence of technology and the internal battles we wage due to the malevolence we see around us. This album also involves an appearance by long-term Delerium collaborator Mimi Page.

‘Model Kollapse’ marks Leeb's first solo venture since the mid-80s days of Front Line Assembly, when he used to make recordings in his bedroom, releasing them on limited edition cassette. It reflects the dystopian, nihilistic world we have created in so many different ways, ultimately asking the question "When will the human voice be lost to AI and technology....or will that be what saves us in the end?"  

Caustic yet melodic, danceable and very much song-oriented rather than soundscape-driven, 'Model Kollapse' carries traces of hard-edged electronic dance music pioneers such as Front 242, DAF, KMFDM and Skinny Puppy. Remarking that “Metropolis Records is one of the most important for alternative music on the planet, Leeb shares, "This album was made possible by my long-term friendship with label boss Dave Heckman, who continually supported my projects, allowing complete artistic freedom.” Heckman died in 2022.

The term "Model Collapse" refers to an AI phenomenon where trained models, especially those relying on synthetic data or AI-generated data, degrade over time. “As we forge forward on an unprecedented technological scale, it makes me wonder how much longer we can remain in control of various aspects of our lives. Automation has already taken over many industries. With technology running much of the world, will the entire planet eventually be vulnerable to a Model Kollapse? Chaos would surely ensue.”

Since Leeb formed Delerium in 1987, it has received two Juno awards and collaborated with Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer), Lisa Gerrard (Dead Can Dance), Kirsty Hawkshaw (Opus III), Emily Haines (Metric), Jacqui Hunt (Single Gun Theory), Matthew Sweet and Kristy Thirsk (Rose Chronicles). Their hit 'Silence' with Sarah McLachlan reached #1 in numerous countries, its remixes also charting (the Tiësto remix was voted the 12th-greatest dance track of all time via Mixmag).

As of September 13, the ‘Model Kollapse’ album is available on vinyl and CD, as well as digitally. It may be ordered directly from the article via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Recorded and produced in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles and the Okanagan, British Columbia
Written and produced by Bill Leeb and Dream Bullet
Additional production by Rhys Fulber
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Greg Reely
Featuring contributions by Shannon Hemmett, Jason Corbett & Mimi Page
Videos created by Tim Hill
Album artwork by Allen Jaeger
Released by Metropolis Records
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR
Artist photos by Bobby Talamine

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Tigerwine Announce "Toil and Spin" Out 10/25 + Share "Wax Magnetic"

TIGERWINE will release their new album Toil & Spin on October 25 via Tooth & Nail. Pre-order it here.

Today, they share "Wax Magnetic." The track's '90s inspired, push and pull tension and distorted, chunky riffing will find its way onto your workout playlist.

 Listen Below.

'Wax Magnetic' was a last grasp at salvaging a worldview I didn't feel ready to let go of but couldn't hold onto anymore," says Hayden Trobee. "I wanted to keep believing that I had to have some greater purpose or a destination I was headed to, that just being wasn't enough. Waxing magnetic is trying to choose to believe something instead of accepting that being convinced isn’t a choice you can make."

Tigerwine — comprised of the aforementioned Trobee, Steve Lichtenwalter, and Shane Riley — is a post-hardcore band out of Colorado. In 2012, they began crafting their sound and by 2015, they perfected it, earning them a record deal and the opportunity to release their first EP, titled Lull. The next few years were fruitful and furious, with whirlwind tours and a whirlwind full-length release, Die With Your Tongue Out. Two years later, they signed with a new label, Tooth & Nail Records, and released their sophomore album Nothing Is For You in 2020. 

Chokecherry Announce Debut EP + Share "Messy Star" Visualizer

San Francisco shoe gaze x grunge pop trio chokecherry — comprised of vocalist/guitarist Izzie Clark and bassist/vocalist E. Scarlett Levinson, along with drummer Abri Crocitto — are thrilled to announce the October 25 release of Messy Star, their debut EP for Fearless Records. Pre-save it here. 
 
chokecherry have been steadily building a buzz since meeting on the dating app Hinge. The San Francisco Gate praised chokecherry's "blend of white-hot shoegaze," calling it "the modern sound of the California sun vaporizing the San Francisco fog." Clark and Levinson may not have worked out on the romantic front, but the pair are clearly musical soulmates and it's beautiful thing to witness and hear.

Today, the band shares the visualizer for the title track. Watch it below.

The track marks the final pre-release single from the EP. It's a powerful, cathartic track with an experimental, alt twist and takes influence from some unexpected sources. The accompanying video follows the story of a star that is burning out. It's the band's commentary on the destructive effect that celebrity culture can wreak on artists.
 
 "From the moment we started writing this song, it felt like a journey," the band says. "It began as a heavier shoegaze track, but when we took it into the studio with producer Zach Tuch, he pushed us to experiment with a trip-hop style beat in the verses. This creative choice took the song to a whole new level and gave it such a unique feeling. The format of 'Messy Star' and its departure from our usual method of only using live instruments broadened the feeling of the track and pushed it to a more experimental place. This track is our first incorporation of samples, playing on our shared love for artists like Massive Attack and Radiohead." 

Vocally, the song takes inspiration the likes of Mannequin Pussy and Lana Del Rey, with its mix of sultry coos and melodic yelling. 

The band continues, "The track still felt like a journey, but instead of simply a long drive now, it felt like crawling out from the underworld into heaven itself. The chorus breaks into an entirely new world than the one the verses occupy. It turns from strange trip hop grunge to a more classic heavy shoegaze track with angelic vocals."

Regarding the video, chokecherry explain, "It touches on themes of feeling seen and scrutinized, wanting things other people have (or even wanting to be someone else), and the desire to break away from stardom and the feeling of being watched and perceived. The 'supernova' lyric is a reference to musicians and stars 'burning out' like we have seen in contemporary celebrity culture."

They say it's better to burn out than fade away, but chokecherry thinks that there's something better than BOTH burning out and fading away. We just have to find out what, exactly, "that" is!

Chokecherry will capture the hearts of rock fans everywhere with songs that boast thick, '70s-inspired bass lines laden with strategically placed howls and hums. Their passionate, hypnotic delivery overflows and fills into every word, allowing vulnerability that listeners can truly attach to. If their Spotify streams —2.8 million global streams and counting — are any indication of how many music fans will dig what chokecherry are putting down, then it's time for 2024 to buckle the F up.