THOMAS POLYCHUCK INTRODUCES A GROUNDBREAKING ALBUM FEATURING RENOWNED MUSICIANS AND STATE OF THE ART ANALOG PRODUCTION

Acclaimed guitarist Polychuck is set to release his highly anticipated self-titled album on Black Friday/November 29, via Deko Entertainment, showcasing music legends Simon Phillips, Virgil Donati, Derek Sherinian, just to name a few. This remarkable project promises a distinctive listening experience that celebrates authenticity and improvisation, particularly within the realms of progressive rock and metal.
 
In a bold departure from contemporary production methods, Polychuck emphasizes a commitment to organic sound in his forthcoming album. “There are no fake instruments, no MIDI programming and absolutely no drum samples,” he states. Instead, listeners can expect an engaging musical journey infused with an abundance of improvisation, especially prevalent in the jazz compositions and prog rock tracks. Each artist contributed their unique voice, resulting in dynamic and spontaneous performances that truly capture the essence of the genres.
 
To highlight the uniqueness of each performance, the music videos accompanying the album feature distinct solos and performances, demonstrating how improvisation breathes new life into each rendition, setting it apart from the studio versions. Drawing inspiration from the rich sonic landscape of the 1970s, Polychuck employed a range of vintage analog gear, utilizing techniques such as tape recording to impart warmth and character to the sound.
 
View the music video for one of the album's highlights, "1316, below.

In addition to his innovative approach to production, Thomas Polychuck has assumed the roles of mixer, producer, and mastering engineer for the album, ensuring a cohesive sound that reflects his artistic vision. Fans will also be delighted to find a specially crafted tablature book included with the album, which allows aspiring guitarists to delve into the intricate melodies and solos that define this exceptional work.
 
Thomas Polychuck’s forthcoming self-titled album is not just a collection of songs; it's a commitment to authenticity, spontaneity, and musical exploration across genres. With the collaboration of industry titans and Polychuck's unrivaled passion for music, this release is poised to redefine expectations in the world of contemporary progressive rock and metal.

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BLAKE SHELTON TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “TEXAS” ON NOVEMBER 15

Country superstar Blake Shelton is set to release his new single, “Texas,” on November 15. The fresh and addictive song captures the classic theme of lost love with a twist and nod to George Strait, who knows best where all the exes go! Pre-save/pre-add/pre-order the song HERE.

“The thing that struck me about ‘Texas’ immediately was how different it sounded for me, and I’m always looking to push myself,” said Shelton. “I think there’s something really special about this record and important for me.” 

The song finds a man left in the dust by a free-spirited woman who has no clue where she has gone but speculates that she’s probably in Texas. It’s wrapped up in classic Texas charm, with a catchy call-and-response that invites listeners to sing along. 

Written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr & Lalo Guzman, “Texas” is Shelton’s debut for BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE and Wheelhouse Records. The song is produced by Shelton’s longtime, award-winning producer, Scott Hendricks. 

“This is the perfect opportunity to come back with something so different, and it easily felt like it should be the first single,” said Shelton. “It’s connected with what I’ve done but moves forward at the same time, and it’s the perfect start to the next chapter of my career.”

With 29 #1 singles, Shelton recently topped the charts with Post Malone and the smash hit “Pour Me A Drink.” 

On November 20, Shelton will take “Texas” to the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live for an interview and outdoor stage performance of the song.   

About Blake Shelton: 

With 29 #1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 Billion Global Streams, Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others.

Shelton has a wide array of shows in 2025, with his “Live In Las Vegas” Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency will occur on February 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15. His “Friends And Heroes” Tour will Kick off February 27 in Lexington, KY, and feature Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts.  

The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and most recently, Las Vegas, with a stand-alone venue complete with a roof-top stage and bar on the Las Vegas strip. 

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Ian Munsick Charts New Territory with 18-City Spring ‘25 ‘Horses are Faster Tour’

Wyoming native Ian Munsick, celebrated by HITS Daily Double and The New Yorker alike for putting the “western back in country,” will chart new territory in the Northeast and beyond with his 18-city  Horses are Faster Tour in spring 2025. Tickets go on-sale 10 AM local time this Friday, Nov. 15 at IanMunsick.com.
 
Encompassing his first headlining shows in Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA and more, Munsick will also return to the revered Texas honky tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas, in March before concluding the run at Nashville’s new concert hall, The Pinnacle, on April 17. Each stop will feature a rotating lineup of support including Colby Acuff, Chayce Beckham, Bayker Blankenship, Clay Street Unit, Kashus Culpepper, Hudson Westbrook and Jake Worthington.
 
“There is one thing I can always guarantee when you come to an Ian Munsick show… you will be entertained. I know how hard you work for your money and that’s why every time we hit the stage, the only goal I have is to give you your money’s worth,” Munsick shares. “The Horses Are Faster Tour will be stocked with brand new music, old songs we haven’t played in years, and of course, all the crowd favorites you NEED to hear. Rocky Mountain Fever and I are crafting an entirely different show for 2025 and I can’t wait for you to see the final result when we come to your town!”
 
The Horses are Faster Tour was named after Munsick’s stampeding breakthrough hit, “Horses are Faster,” released in 2017, which was certified Gold by the RIAA earlier this year; joining “Long Live Cowgirls” featuring Cody Johnson off his sophomore album White Buffalo, and “Long Haul” from his major label debut Coyote Cry.
 
As Munsick continues to tease new music, he most recently released “Fixin’ Me,” citing the toxic push-and-pull that often results from a relationship born on a bad habit, as one person tries to fix himself while the other remains complacent. “Fixin’ Me” was written by Munsick, Trannie Anderson and Jared Conrad, and produced by Munsick, Conrad and Jeremy Spillman. View full lyrics and credits HERE and listen HERE.
 
In 2024, Munsick headlined his own Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour and The Country & WESTern Tour, while also joining reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson as direct support on select dates of her Country’s Cool Again Tour.
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit IanMunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media.

Horses Are Faster Tour Dates:
Jan. 24 // St. Louis, MO // The Factory !
Jan. 25 // Fayetteville, AR // JJ’s Live @
Feb. 7 // Rapid City, SD // Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo #
Feb. 8 // Clear Lake, IA // Surf Ballroom #
Feb. 12 // New York, NY // Webster Hall $
Feb. 13 // Philadelphia, PA // Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia $
Feb. 14 // Boston, MA // House of Blues Boston $
Feb. 21 // Lexington, KY // Manchester Music Hall %
Feb. 22 // Louisville, KY // Old Forester’s Paristown Hall %
Feb. 28 // Springfield, MO // Shrine Mosque ^
Mar. 1 // Kansas City, MO // Uptown Theater ^
Mar. 7 // Grand Rapids, MI // The Intersection %
Mar. 8 // Clive, IA // Horizon Events Center %
Mar. 21 // Pittsburgh, PA // Roxian Theatre &
Mar. 22 // Jim Thorpe, PA // Penn’s Peak &
Mar. 28 // Fort Worth, TX // Billy Bob’s Texas
Apr. 4 // Corpus Christi, TX // Brewster Street Icehouse 
Apr. 17 // Nashville, TN // The Pinnacle
# Colby Acuff
^ Chayce Beckham
@ Bayker Blankenship
! Clay Street Unit
$ Kashus Culpepper
% Hudson Westbrook
& Jake Worthington
 
About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album 23-track White Buffalo: Introduce You To God, out now. Spanning unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun, it builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Over the past four years, Munsick has accumulated over 775 million global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and most recently was named a Martin Showcase Artist. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, and as direct support for select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again tour, while simultaneously headlining his own Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour and Country & WESTern Tour presented by Boot Barn. The Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.

Miranda Lambert Drops Whimsical "Armadillo" Lyric Video Created by Artist Ceci Mulia

NPR’s “most accomplished and consistently great artist in contemporary country music” Miranda Lambert continues the creative streak around her latest critically acclaimed album, Postcards from Texas, with the release of a humorous new lyric video for fan-favorite track “Armadillo.” The video, a colorful celebration of Lambert’s signature blend of humor and raw Texas spirit, was created by cutting-edge artist Ceci Mulia who expands on Lambert’s knack for vivid storytelling with a playful twist. Watch below.
 
Lambert previously collaborated with Mulia on the popular lyric video for fellow Postcards from Texas track “Alimony,” released earlier this summer. Together, Mulia and Lambert have created a visual storyline that cleverly bridges the themes of both “Alimony” and “Armadillo.” The two distinct songs are united by Mulia’s imaginative style and ability to blend humor, surrealism and a distinct visual flair, capturing the essence of Lambert’s Texas-rooted tales, bringing the tracks’ characters and plots to life in a way that’s as witty as the music itself.
 
Both “Armadillo,” celebrated by Billboard as a “quirky, freewheeling tale [with] toggling pace and unabashedly country storyarc,” and “Alimony,” which the Associated Press praises as “such a rewarding lyric reversal, it feels almost prototypical – as if plucked from some great country music songbook instead of written into it,” serve to represent Lambert’s trademark sense of humor on the wide-ranging Postcards from Texas, which arrived earlier this fall via Republic Records. The album, lauded by Paste as “the best major-label country album of 2024,” continued her unbeaten streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart.

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. Her 10th solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, available everywhere now via Republic Records, continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she 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 over $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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US-Argentinian duo AEROLINEA announces debut album 'All We Need', shares 'Nervous' video

Indie pop duo Aerolinea presents their new single 'Nervous', previewing their 'All We Need' album, the debut offering from this Argentinian-American project, which also sees a guest appearance by Failure drummer Kellii Scott. This eight-track record hits all music platforms on November 28.

Aerolinea is made up of Argentinian artist Victoria Real and Eric Weissinger of Atlanta dream-gaze duo I Am a Rocketship - both songwriters, vocalists and multi-instrumentalists. What began in April 2023 with an Instagram message led to a year of file sharing and meet ups in Florida and Argentina. The two met the pandemic thanks to a chance meeting while performing for the NMER Music Festival (organised by No Me Escucho Records) - a spark that planted the seed for what is now Aerolinea.

'Nervous' commences with a simple guitar line over a minimal kick and snare drum, interrupted by a repeated distorted riff. Quiet, thoughtful verses give way to a lush, melodic chorus, with both members of the band joining forces. The song closes with chaotic guitar and echoing, overlapping voices, bringing it to a nervous but satisfying conclusion.

''Nervous' is a different way of describing feeling alone. We need connections, and when you’re missing a connection, you start to doubt yourself, and not feel complete. You worry. The song is more about the subject’s emotions, and you don’t know anything about who they miss," says Eric Weissinger.

Victoria Real adds, "Nervous is the feeling we wanted to express here. Like a hunch that something is out of place. We put music and lyrics to it to evoke that feeling and thereby also evoke instant relief when expressed and channeled in this song".

With passionate tandem lyrics, intertwining guitars and rhythms that sometimes groove and sometimes surprise, Aerolinea crafts a sound designed for romantics and misfits, for late nights and strange places. Earlier, Aerolinea shared their debut single 'What Moves You', a dreamy track that oscillates between minimalistic pensiveness and intense euphoria for a sonic journey that is worth the flight. Its dramatic video was directed by renowned cinematographer Nico Purdía.

Victoria Real honed her musical skills under the tutelage of King Crimson guitar legend Robert Fripp, first as a Guitar Craft student and later performing with the League of Crafty Guitarists. She has released four albums as a solo artist with a fifth album in production. In 2021, she received the “Artist Revelation Rock of the Year” award at the Cordoba Entertainment Awards (Premios CIEyA) and was nominated a “Artist of the Year” and “Rock Artist of the Year” in 2023 and 2024.

Eric Weissinger has released five albums and an EP with I Am a Rocketship. Before forming this duo, he was bassist for Anne Richmond Boston (DB Recs). As a bassist, guitarist and singer in this and other projects, he has opened for numerous notable bands, including The Black Crowes, James, The Wedding Present, Cracker and Portastatic.

As of November 12, 'Nervous' is available on fine digital platforms, including Bandcamp, where Aerolinea's 'All We Need' album is available for pre-order via My Long Wknd Records. Aerolinea will be touring Argentina, Chile and Brazil in the new year, kicking off at Buenos Aires' Bar Carnal on January 11.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics written by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
Vocals by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
Victoria Real - guitar, synths, bass, and samples
Eric Weissinger - guitar, synths, bass, and samples
Kellii Scott - drums on 'Dreamer'
Recorded & Produced by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
Mixed by Eric Weissinger
Cover artwork by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
'What Moves You' video directed by Nico Purdía
Video filmed by Mariano Laguzzi
'Nervous' video directed by Dario Martinez
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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LEGENDARY ANGEL GUITARIST PUNKY MEADOWS RELEASING HIS FIRST EVER SOLO CHRISTMAS SONG “WRAP ME UP” ON NOVEMBER 29!

One of the most striking hard rock bands of the 1970’s was undoubtedly Angel - who sported costumes, and a highly theatrical stage show only rivaled by KISS (their then-label mates on Casablanca Records). Despite Angel splitting in 1981, the group’s popularity and influence remain high - resulting in the return of their larger-then-life guitarist, Punky Meadows, with his first-ever solo release Fallen Angel in 2016, which was followed by the Angel reunion album Risen in 2019 and follow up Once Upon A Time in 2023.

Punky has now recorded his first ever Christmas song at Knothole Recording Studio in Charlotte, NC and he is delivering it in that traditional Christmas vibe. As Punky explains, “Hey guys, want to introduce to you, my new Christmas song "Wrap Me Up". This is not a rock song, it's a standard Classic Christmas Song, like the Christmas songs of the 50’s and 60’s (when the best Christmas songs were written). "Wrap Me Up" will put a smile on your face, make you happy, romantic, Christmassy and want to dance! Your kids, parents, and grandparents will love this song! It just makes you feel good! Merry Christmas Bay-Bee!”

Pre-save “Wrap Me Up” here: https://push.fm/ps/wrap-up

There will also be a Limited Edition (300 copies) CD Single along with an autographed Christmas Card only available directly from the Deko Entertainment web store to celebrate this release and kick off the Holiday Season!

Pre-order your copy of “Wrap Me up” while supplies last:
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Icelandic Prog Metal Newcomers Múr Unleash Music Video for New Single, "Holskefla"

With a sound that defies generic labels and a vision that stretches the limits of creativity, Múr are the latest descendants from Iceland’s volcanic underground. The emerging quintet are forging a new era of dark, atmospheric and boundary shattering metal. With progressive sensibilities that harken to the Devin Townsend Project and mid-era Opeth, a talent to cohesively juxtapose atmospheric textures with polished technicality a la Meshuggah and Gojira, and a focus on jazz study among the fresh-faced instrumentalists, Múr is already proving itself to be a reckoning force.

Múr is now unleashing the latest offering from its upcoming self-titled debut, which is due on November 22, 2024 via Century Media Records! The new single, "Holskefla," can be found along with a music video below.

The band comments: “‘Holskefla’ is one of the oldest songs written for our debut album and our earliest exploration into writing in odd time signatures. The title means ‘deluge’ or ‘barrage’ and the song embodies the album’s overall theme of breaking the shackles of inner turmoil and finding strength in letting go.”

Múr’s trajectory really gained momentum a year after their formation when their talent was recognized in the spring of 2022 as they conquered the Icelandic Wacken Metal Battle, propelling them to an impressive fourth place in the international finale at Wacken Open Air in Germany.

The band recently created a buzz following the release of their folk horror infused video for “Heimsslit," which can be found HERE.

“'Heimsslit’ is an Icelandic word for the apocalypse, but the literal translation is 'world's tearing,’ inspiring a vision of the world coming apart at the seams,” says the band. “The lyrical themes have more to do with an acceptance of something vital falling apart within one's own mind rather than being about the physical world ending. The song is accompanied by our first music video, a massive cross-discipline collaboration between local artists."

The album is due digitally on November 22, 2024 while CD and vinyl will be available January 10, 2025. Pre-orders are now live HERE.

Making their debut with their self-titled full-length, which will be released via Century Media Records on November 22, 2024, the newcomers already have a buzz around them as they have been winning over crowds on the festival circuit since conquering Soulcrusher Festival in 2023. Through their unique blend of atmospheric textures, evocative songwriting, and raw emotional intensity, Múr has garnered critical acclaim both within their homeland and beyond, solidifying their position as one of the country's most promising and exciting musical exports.

Lineup:

Kári Haraldsson - Vocals, Keytar, Synthesizers

Hilmir Árnason - Guitar

Jón Ísak Ragnarsson - Guitar

Ívar Klausen - Bass

Árni Jökull Guðbjartsson - Drums

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BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA RE-ISSUES ANNOUNCED INCLUDING THE BREAKTHROUGH ALBUM THE DIRTY BOOGIE ON LIMITED EDITION 180G COLORED VINYL DROPS DECEMBER 13!

The Brian Setzer Orchestra is a swing band formed in 1992 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer. Their debut self titled album was released in 1994, and was followed up in 1996 with Guitar Slinger. In 1998, for their breakout album The Dirty Boogie, the group covered Louis Prima's "Jump, Jive An' Wail", which originally appeared on Prima's 1957 album The Wildest! and found themselves with a runaway hit! The album’s success led to a massive tour which ran from fall of 1998 through the summer of 1999, including a performance at the infamous Woodstock 1999. The Dirty Boogie’s success was capped off with a Grammy win for Brian’s version of “Sleepwalk” for Best Pop Instrumental in 1999. That would just be the first Grammy that Brian would bring home with the Orchestra.

With the success of the recent Guitar Slinger reissue from the Brian Setzer Orchestra we are now excited to announce for the first time on vinyl since 1998, The Dirty Boogie. Remastered on 180g vinyl in two amazing Limited-Edition Colors and in a special gatefold jacket. There are only 300 of the Multi-Color Splatter and 700 of the Seafoam Melt. The Dirty Boogie is the third release from the Brian Setzer Orchestra. As Setzer states about this time, “When the swing revival came, it put me on that wave and it was a great thing for me because it got the sound out there and all of a sudden, I turned around and oh my gosh, everything was just huge.” The live tour set featured several Stray Cats hits including “Rock This Town” which got a big band re-working for The Dirty Boogie, along with many other tracks from the new album which were made for the stage.

Watch “Jump Jive An’ Wail” below.

In addition to Prima's "Jump Jive An' Wail", you’ll hear the Grammy Winning version of Santo & Johnny’s classic “Sleepwalk”, the rockin’ title track “The Dirty Boogie”, "Since I Don't Have You" by the kyliners, “This Cat’s On A Hot Tin Roof”, and Bull Moose Jackson’s "Nosey Joe” featuring a brilliant guest appearance by Gwen Stefani of No Doubt, to name just a few of the incredible songs on this modern classic.This is the second in a series of three reissues coming from Deko Entertainment with Guitar Slinger already released and Vavoom! coming in early 2025. Pre-order your copy of “The Dirty Boogie” while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/thebriansetzerorchestra

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Gaerea Release New Video Ahead of US Tour

Gaerea are waking into a new era. The Portuguese masked sensations are no longer strictly a black metal band. With Coma, they've surfaced to the top of extreme metal. Their critically acclaimed new album racked up more than 1 million streams within 24 hours of landing on Spotify. 

"Coma, the quintet's fourth full-length, not only finds them sharpening their craft", FLOOD gushes, "but it also makes a strong claim as 2024's best metal record, regardless of subgenre". 

To lay claim over their new domain, later this month, Gaerea are touring North America with Zeal & Ardor and Zetra. Today, the band are treating the vortex societies in the U.S. and Canada with a tantalizing glimpse of their striking live performance. The new video for "Coma" includes never-before-seen footage from this year's treks to China and Taiwan, though the title track off their new album also shows just how far Gaerea have come.   

Watch the video for "Coma" Below.

Though produced by their trusted confident Miguel Tereso, Comabroadens Gaerea's signature sound by taking it in two seemingly opposed directions. The title track is one of the heavier songs on the whole album. Concussive drum fills open the floodgates for a venomous groove that shakes its scales like a dragon. But its tortured screams and piercing melodies reveal a mysterious phantom pain.

"This is the song that explains the whole record, basically", the band's unnamed vocalist told Apple Music. "I was thinking about how to write a song about someone in a coma, but they're still conscious of it. Because if there's no consciousness, there won't be a song. So, this is a bit like waking up in a dark room and seeing the whole word around you, but you can't really figure out if it's reality, if it's memories, if it's your imagination, or just your lost dreams in life. It deals with that anxiety of trying to figure out if you're really here or not, or if this is the afterlife - and whatever the afterlife might look like".

Gaerea North American Tour 2024 with Zeal & Ardor and ZETRA

November 23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer [TICKETS]
November 24 - New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge [TICKETS]
November 25 - Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 27 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD [TICKETS]
November 28 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House [TICKETS]
November 29 - Detroit, MI @ The Majestic [TICKETS]
November 30 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre [TICKETS]
December 2 -   Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue [TICKETS]
December 3 -   Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall [TICKETS]
December 4 -   Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre [TICKETS]
December 6 -   Engelwood, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
December 7 -   Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
December 9 -   Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [TICKETS]
December 10 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
December 11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 13 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre [TICKETS]
December 14 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]
December 15 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 17 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk [TICKETS]
December 18 - Dallas, TX @ Studio at The Factory [TICKETS]

The night before their first show, Gaerea are hosting a Meet & Greet at Tattooed Mom. The band will pop into the South Philly staple to sign autographs and chat with fans during a live Q&A session. This event is free and open to the public, but it's the only pop-up event that Gaerea are hosting on this tour. If you're in Philadelphia, don't miss the chance to grab your official Coma merch before everyone else!

Gaerea Pop-Up Merch Store + Meet & Greet
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Eastern Time
Location: Tattooed Mom, 530 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

EPICA Share Video For New Single "Arcana" — WATCH

Hidden wisdom, long-lost secrets, and esoteric knowledge. 

With "Arcana," the frontrunners of symphonic metal EPICA herald a new chapter in their two-decade-long band history.

This is the band's first new release since their chart-topping album Omega and their collaboration EP The Alchemy Project. It offers a glimpse into the band's future music, coming in 2025.

"'Arcana' guides you through the universal stages of spiritual evolution in life. It leads the way to a higher consciousness and spiritual self-awareness," the band comments. "Writing this song was a spontaneous effort, so it came together quickly, which felt so natural that it wrote itself. The music contains classic Epica elements but has some vibes that might remind you of '80s alternative rock or modern metal."

The single is now available on all streaming platforms. It also includes "The Ghost in Me," a special collaboration with the Netherlands' most popular theme park, de "Efteling." 

The music video, directed by Remko Tielemans, is now premiering on YouTube..

The song has already made its live debut at the band's monumental "Symphonic Synergy" shows in Amsterdam, and fans in Latin America will now have the chance to hear it live at the two shows that Epica will perform exclusively with a full orchestra and choir. A few last tickets for the first night are still available here.

Rock and Metal Flagship AVANTASIA Inks Record Deal with Napalm Records | Stay Tuned for New Music

Rock and metal flagship AVANTASIA has inked a record deal with Napalm Records! Led by vocalist Tobias Sammet, AVANTASIA’s celebrated sound has been perfected throughout more than 25 years of existence, and the band’s success story has so far featured #1 chart entries, gold awards, hundreds of millions of streams, worldwide sold-out arena tours as well as headline shows at all major metal festivals.

Having cemented the band’s standing as a leading force in the metal scene over the years, AVANTASIA is not showing any signs of slowing down. The band has an extensive European arena tour scheduled for spring 2025, promising to deliver fans an immersive experience through their biggest and most epic production ever. Stay tuned for information about AVANTASIA’s Napalm Records debut coming soon and get your tickets for the “Here Be Dragons” tour now!

Tobias Sammet comments:

“AVANTASIA is back, and with the biggest show we've ever put on during this year's festival season, we've already given you a taste of what's to come. Fueled by the incredible spirit and energy of our tour, we headed back to the studio to channel that momentum into creating our most powerful album yet: Here Be Dragons.

"We're also thrilled to announce our new partnership with Napalm Records. Their passion, commitment, and deep love for the world of AVANTASIA have been truly inspiring and they’re just as enthusiastic as we are to bring this new chapter to life.

"I couldn’t be more excited about the future. AVANTASIA is back, bigger and stronger than ever!”

Thomas Caser, Napalm Records Managing Director adds:

"Tobias Sammet is one of the most influential and prolific artists this genre has ever produced. With his boundless creativity and unwavering dedication, he has created one of the most spectacular bands in the world with AVANTASIA. We are thrilled to set another milestone in the band's history together and are ready to push the upcoming AVANTASIA album worldwide at full throttle! Welcome, Tobi!"

📸: Kevin Nixon

Savage Lands Announce Debut Album

Punishing noise levels are a natural force among metal's various habitats. But after hearing the roar of chainsaws tear through Costa Rica's rain forest, two angry metalheads are banging their heads together to protect our ecosystems.

Savage Lands is co-operated by Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren and musician-turned-activist Sylvain Demercastel. Since its founding in 2022, the U.S.-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit has preserved 100,000 square feet of Costa Rican forest using the money from their music. 100% of the royalties from the organization's debut album, Army of the Trees, support their ongoing preservation projects in Costa Rica and other countries.

Army of the Trees comes out February 15, 2025 on Season of Mist.

Watch the video for the album's anthemic title track, which features stars from across the French metal scene below.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/savagelandsarmyofthetrees

Like the trees of the rain forest, Savage Lands are supported by many different branches.

On the ground, the organization partners with scientists, forest engineers, ecological parks, private businesses and other local non-profits. Their Green Alliance has led to more than 11,000 trees being planted in deforested areas along the Costa Rican coastline thanks to the help of 1,200 volunteers. They also partner with global conservation leaders like the Jane Goodall Institute.

"Nature is music. Trees are music", said the world famous scientist, who is working together with the metal non-profit on preservation projects in Africa and France. 

Collaboration also fuels Savage Lands' creative drive. Army of the Trees introduces several species of metalhead into the band's natural environment. The album features Alissa White-Gluz, Lord of the Lost and other movers and shakers from across the metal industry. While the title track boasts a wild ranging guest list, its anthemic energy comes from the organization's earliest roots.

The foundation of Savage Lands was three decades in the making. Dirk and Sylvain first met in France during the late '90s, when they both played in the socially conscious thrash metal band Artsonic. While Dirk went on to join Soilwork and Megadeth, the country has continued to support their joint conservation efforts. Hellfest pledged to donate 1 million Euro to Savage Lands after the band performed on the main stage at this year's festival with familiar faces from Napalm Death, Biohazard, Body Count, The Gathering and their core members in French metalcore exploders Black Bomb A and Chicano crossover punks Loco Muerte.

"That's one of the beautiful things about Savage Lands", Sylvain says. "As a band, we're not limited to just one genre. We can adapt to boost the strengths of whoever is joining us". 

"Army of the Trees" packs more Francophone force. Eight pillars from the French metal scene join Savage Lands in the fight to protect the world's ecosystems. Niko of Tagada Jones throws lyrical haymakers while Loco Muerte's Steeven Corsini spins a blazing rap between drums that pound with all the force of the jungle. Auré Jäger (Akiavel), David Sidilarsen and the mighty Julien Truchan from Benighted flex their beastly growls. The ghostly video is a chilling reminder of what's at stake, but the fiery guitar solos from Sylvain, Stéphane Buriez (Loudblast) and Nils Courbaron (Sirenia / Dropdead Chaos) put more than enough bite behind Savage Lands' fierce rallying cry. "Now is the time to take a stand".

“Our goals are attainable,” Sylvain and Dirk say. “By converting the land that we purchase into nature sanctuaries, Savage Lands will help set a precedent for environmental activism. But we must work together and quickly. Ecosystems are still under attack. If we don’t, then there won’t be any wildlife left to save”.

Raise your horns and join the Army of the Trees in support of the metal non-profit.

Just listening to "Army of the Trees" helps support Savage Lands. 100% of the song’s royalties fund the musician-run non-profit’s preservation efforts.

The CD Digisleeve for Army of the Trees is made from eco paper, while the LP is pressed on BioVinyl.

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

Donate 
https://savagelands.org/donation/

Core lineup
Poun - vocals  
Sylvain Demercastel - guitars
Etienne Treton - Bass
Florian Pons - drums

Special member 
Dirk Verbeuren (Drums on "Black Rock Heart", "The Last Howl" and "Out of Breath)

Collaborators
Stephane Buriez
Ardag Basmadjian
HK Nico + James at Vamacara

Guest features
Kai Uwe Faust - Vocals (Black Rock Heart)
Chloe Trujillo - Vocals (Black Rock Heart, Out of Breath)
Alissa White-Gluz - Vocals (Ruling Queen)
Kenneth Andrews - Guitar (Ruling Queen)
Andreas Kisser - Guitar (The Last Howl)
John Tardy - Vocals (The Last Howl)
Maria Franz - Vocals (No Remedy)
Lord of the Lost - Vocals (Out of Breath)

*Army of Trees features Steeven Corsini (Loco Muerte), Auré Jäger (Akiavel), David & Viber (Sidilarsen), Niko Jones (Tagada Jones), Julien Truchan (Benighted), Stéphane Buriez (Loudblast, Sinsaenum), Nils Courbaron (Bloodorn, Sirenia, DDC) and Aurelien Ouzoulias (The Beat Factory, Mörglbl).

Production
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Adair Daufembach at Daufembach Studio in Los Angeles.

Cover artist
Brewster Agency  

Photographer
Gornos

Pre-order & Pre-save
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Available Formats
Digital Download
CD Digisleeve
12" BioVinyl (Gatefold)

Follow Savage Lands
Official Website: https://savagelands.org/  
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/savage-lands/1712738479
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fft5SyNYhNar3PdYtKQSF
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Savage-Lands-100081754354224/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savagelands_project/

Movements Announce Spring 2025 Headline Tour

Today, MOVEMENTS announced their 2025 North American Tour, joined by special guests Citizen, Scowl, and Downward. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour kicks off on March 1 at Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ making stops across North America in Atlanta, Toronto, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles at The Torch at the LA Coliseum on April 6.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Artist presale beginning on Tuesday, November 12. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, November 15 at 10AM Local Time at here. 

MOVEMENTS 2025 TOUR DATES:
3/1 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
3/3 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
3/4 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston 
3/5 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom 
3/7 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
3/8 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy 
3/9 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues Orlando 
3/11 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte 
3/13 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
3/14 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount 
3/15 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia
3/18 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring 
3/20 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY 
3/21 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit 
3/22 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 
3/24 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
3/25 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant 
3/27 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
3/29 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
3/31 — Seattle, WA — Paramount Theatre
4/1 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/3 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live Sacramento
4/4 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic 
4/6 — Los Angeles, CA — The Torch at the LA Coliseum 

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:
It's been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020 albumNo Good Left to Givedebuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then with 300 million total streams in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the Southern Californian act have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the band's third full-lengthRUCKUS!sees the post-hardcore quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Circa Survive, Code Orange), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop songcraft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique. In order to accomplish this, the band made three extended trips to Yip's Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to write and record the collection of songs that would end up asRUCKUS! "I truly don't believe that it could have been a more streamlined process and I don't think we've ever written music that's as good as what we put together for this record," Miranda explains.RUCKUS!sees the band integrating decidedly different influences such as Gorillaz and Strokes into their sound to challenge people's preconceptions.

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Starts Digital Live Series, “Armada Live Over Europe”

Pirates never rest, nor do the raging seas! Immediately after touring all over Europe and the UK, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS surprises their devotees with another stunner and announces the upcoming digital live series Armada Live Over Europe. By releasing songs and respective live videos over the upcoming weeks, the international symphonic metal frontrunners keep the excitement at the highest level, starting the video series with “To Those Who Choose to Fight” and “The Land of the Free”. The live video captures the explosive energy of a VISIONS OF ATLANTIS live show and allows listeners to relive the matchless spirit of the past tour at home. Contemporarily on all digital platforms, the live album will take shape in five parts, starting today with the first two tracks. Follow the band’s socials to discover the release dates of all five chapters of this adventure!

'Armada Live Over Europe' contains a live version of each song cut from the tour’s setlist, with recordings from various shows and venues. “To Those Who Choose to Fight” and “The Land of the Free” set the stage for this adventurous ride and were the first tracks the band performed at La Rayonne in Lyon, France on October 9. It’s also the opening track from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ latest full-length album, 'Pirates II – Armada', which marks the band’s most successful record to date, entering international charts at top positions, such as #5 on the German and Austrian Official Album Charts, #4 on the UK Rock & Metal Charts and #2 on the US Hard Music Album Charts, just to name a few. Both live songs are now available on all streaming services worldwide and arrive alongside equally palpable live videos. Stay tuned, as there’s more to come already next week. Until then, enjoy the gripping live video below and make sure to get your tickets for the upcoming shows in Germany and the US!

Pirate Queen Clementine states:

“This Armada tour has been the most exciting experience in VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ history and we are delighted to keep it alive with this brand new live video series!

Whether you’ve attended one of these shows or not, this will be a beautiful way to board the ship again and experience our Armada show from another perspective!

Every video was recorded during the tour, in various cities, honoring our Sailors from all over Europe!

Be a part of this digital adventure and mark the date down: every Tuesday, magic gates open and you can board our ship and gather with many other pirates!

Together, we are the Armada!”

Watch the Live Video for

“To Those Who Choose to Fight” and “The Land of the Free” below

'Armada Live Over Europe' shows the gripping stage presence and artistic high-quality of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. The pirate crew, fronted by vocalists Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli, have managed to create their very own inimitable universe with symphonic heaviness and stunning visuals, and encourages their listeners to join them into a world where spirits are free, hearts are true, and where light always rules over darkness, whatever the cost. Fans can expect a colorful range of songs, mostly taken from the band’s previous two records 'Pirates' (2022) and 'Pirates II – Armada' (2024).

Armada Over North America

25.04.25 US - Mechanicsburg / Lovedrafts

26.04.25 US - Baltimore / Ottobar

27.04.25 US - Pittsburgh / Preserving Underground

28.04.25 US - New York / Meadows

29.04.25 US - Cambridge / Middle East

01.05.25 CA - Quebec City / La Source Martinière

02.05.25 CA - Toronto / Lee’s Palace

03.05.25 US - Detroit / The Sanctuary

04.05.25 US - Joliet / The Forge

05.05.25 US - Minneapolis / Turf Club

07.05.25 CA - Edmonton / Starlite

08.05.25 CA - Calgary / Dickens

09.05.25 US - Seattle / El Corazon

10.05.25 US - Portland / The Bossanova Ballroom

11.05.25 US - San Francisco / DNA Lounge

12.05.25 US - Los Angeles / Whisky A Go Go

14.05.25 US - San Diego / Brick By Brick

17.05.25 US - Las Vegas / Sinwave

18.05.25 US - Phoenix / The Rebel Lounge

19.05.25 US - Salt Lake City / Soundwell

20.05.25 US - Denver / Oriental Theater

21.05.25 US - El Paso / Rockhouse Bar & Grill

22.05.25 US - Dallas / Granada Theater

VIP Upgrades are available for every show!

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are:

Clémentine Delauney – Vocals

Michele Guaitoli – Vocals

Christian Douscha – Guitars

Herbert Glos – Bass

Thomas Caser – Drums

LOVE IS NOISE Shares Title Track for Debut Album 'To live in a different way'

After announcing their signing with Century Media Records in September and releasing the single “Near Dark”, Estonian metalcore quartet PRIDIAN are keeping up the momentum with their latest track “idoldust” from their forthcoming album.

Stream "idoldust" HERE

Characterized by atmospheric depth and intense dynamics, the single highlights PRIDIAN’s versatility while further shaping the unique sound listeners can expect from the band in the near future. Their record, which will mark the band’s second full-length album, is set to be released sometime in Spring 2025. The album follows PRIDIAN’s 2023 EP 'Cybergnosis.'

The band shares about "idoldust”:

"'Idoldust' is about the human tendency to glorify external symbols of power, without realizing that the monuments and figures are mere reflections of their creators, and that true strength is found within each individual.”

Watch the Music Video for "idoldust" below.

The single "idoldust," mixed and mastered by Matt Thomas, follows PRIDIAN’s previous release, "Near Dark." Released in September, "Near Dark" marked the band’s debut with their new label, Century Media Records. You can check out the video for their first single HERE.

About PRIDIAN

Founded 2018 in Tartu, Estonia, metalcore quartet PRIDIAN channels the intensity of their experiences and emotions into a distinctive sound defined by dark, heavy grooves, commanding vocals, and cinematic melodies enhanced with electronic elements. Their debut album, 'The Rotten Unknown' (released in 2021 under the name ÆØNS), earned a Metal Album of the Year nomination at the Estonian Music Awards. Building on this success, PRIDIAN released the EP 'Cybergnosis' in 2023, and signed with label Century Media Records in September 2024.

PRIDIAN are:

Laur Lindmäe - vocals

Jörg-Erik Hanikat - guitar

Martin Randalu - guitar

Robert Leht - drums

Kelsy Karter + The Heroines Announce New Album "Love Made Me Do It" Out 1/31

Hailing from the vibrant confluence of British grit and Australian charm, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines have stormed the global music scene with an electrifying blend of rebellious rock n roll and unbridled creativity.

Formed five years ago, this dynamic four-piece is spearheaded by the unapologetic Kelsy Karter, whose fiery persona and theatrical roots set the stage for the band's thrilling ride in rock music today.

They are pleased to announce that their new album LOVE MADE ME DO IT will arrive on January 31. Pre-save it here.

Watch the album trailer below.

It's a rock opera described as an electric and emotional adventure. As they continue to headline tours, support rock legends from past and present, and explode on festival stages around the globe, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines remain at the forefront of rock music, proving that when the front door slams, and the back door's locked, they'll always find a way in through the window.

"Love Made Me Do It is an autobiographical rock opera about the grit and grace of love in all its forms," the band says. "The love of oneself, a friend, a lover, and even a stranger. We've been heavily inspired by the spirit and sounds of '80s glam, metal, punk, and soul and made it our own lyrically and sonically."

They continues. "Written from feelings of pleasure and pain, we wanted this record to show that rock 'n' roll can be as delicate as it is aggressive, much like the juxtaposition of love’s dual nature. All 14 songs are belted from the POV of our frontwoman Kelsy Karter's own personal experiences, accompanied by a lot of guitar solos... This is Love Made Me Do It by Kelsy Karter & The Heroines. We hope it makes you feel something."

Oh, you will experience ALL the feels. Every. Last One.

Kelsy Karter & the Heroines are embarking on the "Lightning In a Bottle" tour this winter, as well. All dates are below.

KELSY KARTER & THE HEROINES ON TOUR:
1/30 — Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy
2/4 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge
2/6 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger
2/8 — Austin, TX — Parish
2/9 — Dallas, TX — Dadas
2/11 — Nashville, TN — The Exit/In
2/13 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry
2/14 — Washington, DC — Pearl Street
2/16 — Boston, MA — Middle East
2/18 — New York, NY — Gramercy
2/20 — Detroit, MI — Lager House
2/21 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
2/22 — Milwaukee, WI — Cactus Club
2/23 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St Entry
2/26 — Denver, CO — The Marquee Theatre
2/27 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court
3/1 — Seattle, WA — Funhouse
3/4 — San Francisco, CA — Cafe Du Nord

ABOUT KELSY KARTER & THE HEROINES:
Kelsy Karter, an Australian theatre kid turned rock frontwoman, leads the charge with a blend of potty-mouthed charm and heartfelt sincerity. Known for her audacious approach to self- promotion, Kelsy has become a media sensation for her innovative, often outrageous marketing stunts. TIME magazine once drew comparisons between her and rock legends like Ozzy Osbourne and Alice Cooper. Kelsy’s fearless attitude towards online hate and her advocacy for self-expression and anti-bullying have made her a powerful voice both on and off the stage.

The band's core is completed by the inseparable English trio of lead guitarist Matt Peach, drummer Sebastian Boyse, and bassist Tommy Gent. Hailing from Derby, England, these three have been friends since childhood and share an undeniable chemistry that fuels their explosive performances. Their combined talents create a rich, guitar-drenched sound steeped in glam rock and '80s punk, offering a musical experience that is both timeless and contemporary.

Their debut album, Missing Person, was a critical triumph, marking the band as a unique force in modern rock, which led to the album being spotlighted by Rolling Stone as "The Album Rolling Stone Recommends" in the month following the album's release.

With over 800k followers across social media platforms, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines have built a digital circus of live performances, comedy skits, and touring anecdotes. Their social media presence is as electric as their music, showcasing the band’s cheek and charm and Kelsy's candid advice on everything from self-help to embracing one's true self.

The Heroines’ spirit were recognized in January 2024 when they won the Spirit Award at the 12th Annual She Rocks Awards, celebrating Kelsy's influence as a woman in rock music and the band's impact on the rock n roll scene. Their endorsement deals with Monster Energy, Shure, Fender, and Taylor Guitars further attest to their growing prominence.

Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan Team Up for THE ROAD: New Singing Competition Series Coming to CBS, Fall 2025

CBS announced today the new singing competition series THE ROAD (working title) has been ordered to series for fall 2025. From executive producers Blake Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, Lee Metzger and David Glasser, the docu-follow format trails a headlining superstar (to be announced) on their journey to discover the next big artist. Singers will join the headliner on tour, performing as opening acts in venues across the country. They will compete to win over local fanbases to secure a spot in the next city and remain on the tour.
 
The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Glasser’s 101 Studios with Shelton and Metzger’s Lucky Horseshoe Productions. Taylor Sheridan and David Glasser serve as executive producers. Blake Shelton and Lee Metzger serve as executive producers for Lucky Horseshoe Productions. 
 
“I’m a big fan of Taylor’s incredible work, and I’m excited to team with him and my long-time collaborator, Lee, on THE ROAD,” said Shelton. “I know a thing or two about singing competitions and what it’s like to chase a music dream and live life on tour. I’m looking forward to discovering new talent and giving them this platform.”
 
“There is a revolution taking place in country music. Building a platform with Blake for the next leaders of that revolution is an incredibly exciting venture,” said Sheridan. “No more shiny floors and studio audiences. This is where the rubber meets the road – literally. Get in the van, go to the next town and win the crowd. Do it enough, and you become the next leader. Simple as that.”
 
“This project has been a true labor of love that Taylor, Blake, Lee and I have been talking about for some time now,” said Glasser. “I can’t thank CBS enough for supporting us on this journey to bring an incredible project to audiences everywhere.”
 
“Blake and I have been working together a long time and now joining forces with Taylor and David is literally the kind of team you dream about to bring something of this scale to country music fans,” said Metzger.
 
THE ROAD offers viewers a backstage pass into the gritty and unforgiving life of a touring artist. With exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes workings of the music industry, viewers will see what happens when some of the best up-and-coming performers pile into a tour bus and tackle a grueling schedule in pursuit of their dreams.

From L to R: Blake Shelton, Photo Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville; Taylor Sheridan, Photo Credit Emerson Miller

Songwriter-Artist Dan Marshall Signs With Jonas Group Publishing

Songwriter-artist Dan Marshall has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Jonas Group Publishing. The Virginia native, a lifelong country and classic rock fan, began his music journey learning piano at age 12. He taught himself how to play guitar at 18 and started sharing his own, self-written material in 2021. 
 
In 2023 Marshall wrote and released his first official track, “She Wants A Ring,” and followed up with “Heaven’s Honky Tonk,” which has become a viral sensation with more than 1 million views on TikTok alone. 
 
“From the very first moment I walked in, everyone made me feel right at home,” said Marshall. “It truly felt like family. I want to thank Leslie, Kevin, and the entire team for wholeheartedly believing in my vision as a writer and artist. Let’s get to work!”
 
“Dan has that elusive X-Factor,” said JGP President Leslie T. DiPiero. “It is obvious that music flows through him naturally. He was born and raised listening to country music, and he honors that tradition through his melodic storytelling. We are all so excited for the journey ahead!”
 
A graduate of Virginia Tech, Marshall played linebacker for the Hokies from 2017-2020. He then took his talent and determination to the American Idol stage, where he became a Top 10 finalist. Marshall moved to Nashville in the Fall of 2022 and has since become a staple in the songwriting community. The Country Wire named him to its list of “Artists to Look Out For in 2024,” alongside CMA Award nominees Ella Langley and Zach Top. 
 
Marshall co-wrote “She Wants A Ring” with Reid Sorel and William Sims, and co-penned “Heaven’s Honky Tonk” with Matt Gorman and Taylor J. Smith.

Left to right Back row: Kevin Jonas Sr. (Founder/Chairman Jonas Group Entertainment), Emily Peacock (Sr. Creative Dir., JGP), George Kreis (Pres., JGE); Front row: Erin Mooring (Manager, Steelhouse Management), Dan Marshall, Leslie T. DiPiero (Pres., JGP) | Photo Credit: Cole Barnhill

ABOUT JONAS GROUP PUBLISHING:
Established in 2020, Jonas Group Publishing (JGP) is a division of Jonas Group Entertainment (JGE), founded by Kevin Jonas Sr. in 2005.  Under the leadership of President Leslie T. DiPiero, JGP is home to a burgeoning consortium of groundbreaking songwriters, including Terri Jo Box, Justin Ebach, Franklin Jonas, David Kalmusky, Bailee Madison, Dan Marshall, Amy Stroup, and the catalog of Julia Michaels. Headquartered on famed Music Row, JGP continues to grow its footprint through new signings, catalog acquisitions, recordings, and sync placements. 

Mörk Gryning Release New Single "Black Angel"

While at home amongst the shadows, Mörk Gryning have been a blazing force in black metal since the early '90s. The melodic Swedes refuse to yield to trends, honoring their feral countrymen by carving out raw, apocalyptic symphonies. Their upcoming new album, Fasornas Tid,is scrawled in the same sacred and bloody ink as their seminal debut, yet remains drenched in the visceral immediacy of the present.   

The ferocity of the album's new single is unmatched. "Black Angel" leads listeners through a dystopian landscape, blending melodic black metal mastery and the savagery of death metal.

Listen to "Black Angel" below.

Fasornas Tid is out December 13th on Season of Mist.

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

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Wing Studios by Sverker Widgren, Fasornas Tid promises to be a journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche. With album artwork crafted by the enigmatic C-G, every aspect of this release speaks to the unyielding spirit and dark, rebellious heart of Mörk Gryning.

Mörk Gryning was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1993 by Goth Gorgon and Draakh Kimera. Two years later they released their debut album “Tusen År Har Gått” (1995), recorded and mixed at Unisound Studios, by legendary producer Dan Swanö and released by No Fashion. The album is one of the milestones of the ‘90s Swedish Black Metal scene.

The group returned to action in November 1996, working at Sunlight Studios together with Tomas Skogsberg and Dismember’s Fred Estby to craft the “Return Fire” album. Over the following years, three more albums were released, for example “Maelstrom Chaos” with new guitarist Avathar, a scene veteran, recorded at the legendary Grieghallen Studios Bergen, Norway.

Ever since the debut album, “Tusen år har gått…”, Mörk Gryning has refused to follow in the footsteps of others and walked their own paths – something which is made very clear on the 2003 release “Pieces of Primal Expressionism”, an experimental and heavy progressive release recorded at Dug Out, produced by Daniel Bergstrand. After a couple of years of touring and festival performances, the band was put on hold.

Returning to the scene again in 2017, the band performed an exclusive live show in Stockholm playing all the songs from the debut album and some other songs from the back catalogue. This ended in releasing the 4-song live record called “Live at Kraken”. During the pandemic the comeback album “Hinsides Vrede” was released to much critical acclaim with many of the songs today being the backbone of their live shows. A new album is scheduled for release in 2024 and the band is more active than ever.

Line-up:
DRAAKH KIMERA – Lead Vocals, Guitar
GOTH GORGON – Bass, Backing vocals, Lead Vocals on “Det Svarta”
S-L – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
C-G – Drums
AEON – Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Recording Studio:
Wing Studios, Stockholm, Sweden

Production Credits:
Produced by Sverker Widgren & Mörk Gryning
Mixed & Mastered at Wing Studios, Stockholm by Sverker Widgren

Guest Musician:
C of AVSLUT on "Tornet" & "An Ancient Ancestor Of The Autumn Moon"

Cover Art:
C-G

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

Follow Mörk Gryning:
Bandcamp: https://morkgryning.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morkgryningband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morkgryning/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/135tanf7FBI7ozrU3RelCX
Apple Music: http://music.apple.com/artist/m%C3%B6rk-gryning/75786010
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3616372
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/es/artist/62666

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
1x12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
1x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Transparent Red
1x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear & Silver Marbled

IMPELLITTERI Shares New Single "Hell On Earth" + Music Video

Renowned metal group IMPELLITTERI have unveiled an enthralling new single, "Hell On Earth". The track is taken from the band's brand new album 'War Machine', out now via Frontiers Music Srl. This electrifying song is accompanied by a music video, which you can view below.

"Hell On Earth" takes the band into pure metal territory with a killer riff, highly energetic vocals, an anthemic chorus, aggressive rhythm section, and illustrious guitar soloing, all of which have become a staple of the IMPELLITTERI sound. 

About the new track and its video, Chris stated,

“I think ‘Hell On Earth’ shows that we always strive to write a great riff and great song long before any solo or screaming vocal is created! On ‘Hell on Earth’ I had this really fun addictive riff that just allowed everyone in the band to shine. It was amazing how powerful the song sounded when we first played it together…. The music really inspired an interesting lyric and amazing vocal performance from Rob Rock!

 The band and I are humbled by all the love we have been getting from our newly released music videos and singles so far!“

With legions of fans worldwide, IMPELLITTERI is known for exciting music, addictive riffs, and mesmerizing melodies. New album 'War Machine' features guitar hero Chris Impellitteri’s guitar virtuosity and lead singer Rob Rock’s vocal range powered by the incredible rhythmic foundation of bassist James Pulli, and former Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph.

With 'War Machine,' the IMPELLITTERI band presents a mind-blowing, highly energetic, and thrilling new musical adventure.

Watch the Video for "Hell On Earth" Below

To date, IMPELLITTERI has sold 2 million+ records worldwide and has performed on the same stages as Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Journey, and more. The band has been featured on multiple magazine covers, television, radio, and internet shows. In its glorious past, IMPELLITTERI was also featured on MTV, VH1, and Headbangers Ball.

Chris Impellitteri is an iconic guitar player and a huge inspiration for many players. He has been named one of the fastest guitar players of all time by magazines like Guitar One and Guitar World, while Burrn! Japan, voted Chris as the best rock guitarist. In 2023, Impellitteriwas inducted into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame.

'War Machine' delivers one of the band's best albums to date. From the opening riff of the title track to songs like today's “Out Of Mind (Heavy Metal)” or “Hell On Earth”, the album is a manifest of bone-crushing riffs, hyper-technical solos, and anthemic choruses.

Chris on the album:

“This new album has been an absolute thrill to make with my friends Rob Rock, James Pulli, Paul Bostaph, and our engineers Mike Plotnikoff, Jun Murakawa, and Jacob Hansen! 

"This music expresses where we are today as a band emotionally and technically! This is probably the most sincere album we have made because we just played music that moved us emotionally without chasing any trends or other bands. We definitely played our asses off! And so, I truly hope everyone gets a chance to listen to this new album and rock with us!! I am looking forward to touring behind this album!!"

Order 'War Machine' HERE

IMPELLITTERI are:

Chris Impellitteri : Lead Guitarist

Rob Rock : Vocalist

James Pulli : Bassist

Paul Bostaph: Drummer

Produced By : Chris Impellitteri

Studio: NRG Recording studios , Studio B

Recorded By: Mike Plotnikoff, Jun Murakawa

Mixed & Mastered: Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios