FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL: The Final Bill Revealed!

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to reveal the full bill and the names of the last seven bands that will perform at the FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL, set to take place on April 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2025, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan).

Furthermore, Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce that the Orchard will sponsor The festival, their long-time digital distributor and physical partner for distribution globally. The company’s personnel and a dedicated area for all information will also be available at the festival.

The FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL will feature 21 bands in three days – an unmissable experience for all Melodic Rock/Hard Rock fans offering fans the very best that the scene has to offer these days!

The Last Seven Confirmed Bands to Rock FRF 2025!

ASIA

In 1982 John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, and Steve Howe became the founding fathers of supergroup ASIA, responsible for a string of multi-million-selling albums and chart-topping hits across the globe. ASIA’s self-titled1982 debut album was the biggest-selling album in the world powered by the classic rock anthem “Heat Of The Moment”, along with other timeless hits. Another multi-million seller, 'Alpha' followed in 1983, and in 1986 'Astra' completed the trio of MTV-era hits. 

In 2006, the founder members reformed and released several new albums before John Wetton’s untimely passing in 2017. After some tours in the USA with different musicians, in the Summer of 2023, Geoff Downes spear-headed a memorial concert to celebrate the life of John Wetton. At the concert, he invited rock n roll veteran John Mitchell - who had played with both Wetton and Downes in Icon and in Wetton’s own band - to join him on stage, taking on lead guitar duties. The duo was joined by newcomer Harry Whitley, whom Downes had discovered and whose vocal talents so closely resembled that of Wetton’s. It was nothing short of spine-tingling. So it was that Geoff who made the decision to take a fresh, new-look ASIAback out on the road, recruiting Mitchell and Whitley as new members and bringing in the drumming excellence of Virgil Donati.

This line-up is here to stay and will present their elegant and riveting music on the stage in Trezzo.

ROBIN MCAULEY

Robin McAuley is widely recognized as one of the great singers of a golden period in Hard Rock music. His voice can be heard on albums from Grand Prix and Far Corporation, and of course on the US charts-topping M.S.G. records 'Perfect Timing', 'Save Yourself', and 'MSG.' 

Recently, he took part in the supergroup Black Swan, and he also released two brilliant solo albums, 'Standing On The Edge' in 2021 and 'Alive' in 2023, showcasing his typical melodic and infectious vocal style, with powerful guitar riffs and some more updated elements incorporated in his music.

The legendary Rock vocalist will bring on the stage of the FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL all the glory and success of his past, along with the consistency and class of his present.

HONEYMOON SUITE

Originally formed in 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, by lead vocalist/guitarist Johnnie Dee, soon joined by lead guitarist, Derry Grehan, the five-piece act released a total of seven studio albums since their debut release in 1983, with over 1 million units sold worldwide.

The band won numerous awards, including a Canadian Juno for “Group of Year” in 1986, triple platinum sales in Canada with the first 3 albums, and platinum sales for the greatest hits CD 'The Singles,' released in 1989. Their latest studio album, 'Alive', has been produced by the notable fellow Canadian Mike Krompass, and the result brings back the trademark sound of the band, with powerful vocals and memorable guitar riffs.

HONEYMOON SUITE has toured extensively in the US, Canada, and Europe with acts such as ZZ Top, Heart, Billy Idol, Journey, Bryan Adams, Saga, Loverboy, Jethro Tull, and .38 Special. They are really excited to play in Italy for the very first time in their long career, presenting the best of their career with some new tunes thrown into, for a great set!

CRAZY LIXX

'Thrill Of The Bite,' the new studio album from the Swedish hard rockers CRAZY LIXX, is set for release on February 14th. It’s a band that made a name for their amazing Hair Metal revival style, strongly rooted in the ‘80s and early ‘90s, drawing inspiration from the flamboyant Heavy Metal and the movies of that era!

Their latest original studio effort, 'Street Lethal,' released in 2021, left all fans of the band eager to hear new material, and - even though the compilation album 'Two Shots At Glory' (2024) gave the listeners some new recordings (covers, re-arrangements of old songs and a couple of new tracks), this next studio album is what they have all been dying to crank up in their stereo!

Expect powerful anthems, memorable riffs, catchy melodies, electrifying guitar solos, and the usual larger-than-life sing-along energy on stage!

SHAKRA

With 13 studio albums (!), 2 live albums, one ballads compilation, and a few successes that hit the German and Swiss album charts - during their 30 years-career - SHAKRA is considered one of the most consistent acts in the current Swiss Hard Rock scene, thanks to their music style based on powerful guitar riffs, catchy hooks, and a solid rhythm section.

But it’s the stage that is their home, as they played countless European shows (including a twelve-country tour with Hammerfall and Stratovarius) as well as many Metal and Hard-Rock festivals (including the prestigious 'Bang Your Head' and 'Spirit Of Rock'). They also opened for Rock giants like Iron Maiden, Uriah Heep, and Guns n’ Roses.

An experienced, powerful, and super solid live band that will definitely put the FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL stage on fire!!!

ART NATION

Led by main man and vocalist Alexander Strandell, ART NATION is back on track after a difficult four-year hiatus complicated by line-up issues. However, the latest album, 'Inception,' is clear proof of how the band has re-established that great musical spirit and chemistry that launched them years ago!

Alexander Strandell, guitarist Christoffer Borg, and bassist Richard Svärd, deliver a powerful musical statement, in their classic style, made of huge and anthemic hooks mixed with European Metal influences.

After dozens and dozens of shows on some of the biggest stages in Sweden, having played at the legendary Sweden Rock Festival, and having walked the red carpet of the Grammys, ART NATION is back and better than ever!

SEVENTH CRYSTAL

Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden, SEVENTH CRYSTAL showcases a diverse range of musical expressions, drawing inspiration from a variety of genres, from soft melodic rock to hard-hitting Heavy Metal going through progressive and Classic Rock.

Their new studio album, 'Entity', follows the path of their previous 'Delirium' of 2021 and 'Wonderland' of 2023, putting - this time - a stronger accent on the heavy guitar parts and on the constructions of the songs.

SEVENTH CRYSTAL are ready to bring their exciting and authentic melodic rock formula to the FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL stage!

Ticket Details and Presale Information

Tickets are on sale NOW!

Presale prices:

• Single-Day Ticket: €75.00 (+ presale fees)

• 3-Day Ticket: €215.00 (+ presale fees)

Get your tickets at:

Mailticket.it, TicketOne.it, Ticketmaster.it, Vivaticket.it

Following the festival’s tradition in the past years, FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL will offer once again a special VIP Experience Package (limited to 100 available, more than 50% sold already!), priced at €399.00.

Get your exclusive VIP Experience Package HERE

This exclusive package includes:

— Two exclusive acoustic shows with three artists playing on the second and third day, held in a special VIP lounge at the venue - inclusive of a welcome aperitif - from 12.30 pm to 2 pm

— Privileged access to the island(s) front stage, with availability of armchairs + early entry to the venue before the rest of the audience

— Photo, signing, meet & greet, and interactive experiences with artists

— Bag with exclusive merch, CDs, and gadgets

— Food coupon for one warm meal + drink for each day of the festival

Get ready to rock with the best in melodic and hard rock… Don’t miss this unforgettable weekend!

For tickets and VIP Experience purchase info, visit frontiersrockfestival.com and follow us on Facebook for all updates.

RICK WAKEMAN THE FINAL SOLO TOUR ADDITIONAL SHOWS ADDED FOR 2025!

Last year, the ultimate keyboard wizard, Rick Wakeman CBE, announced that his 2024 tours of solo piano concerts would be his last. Rick, who has become almost as well-known for his intimate piano shows as his prog rock extravaganzas, had decided that after a career spanning over 50 years, he would be calling a halt to lengthy American one-man show tours, in order to concentrate on composing, recording and collaborating with other musicians.
 
However, after receiving an offer to take part in the latest of the highly popular Cruise To The Edge, he couldn’t resist adding more dates to include some of the venues he couldn’t fit into his schedule in 2024. 
 
Audiences can expect an evening of highlights from his career with YES and his solo work, including the new 30-minute instrumental work Yessonata, featuring YES themes and melodies, woven into sonata form, which he wrote especially for the Final Solo Tour.
 
Rick first started establishing a reputation as one of rock’s most original and proficient keyboard players in the late Sixties, when he worked with the likes of David Bowie, Cat Stevens, Marc Bolan, Lou Reed, Al Stewart, Elton John and other artists too numerous to mention, as a much-in-demand session player. He stepped out of the recording studio and into the limelight when he first joined the Strawbs and then YES, helping to make the latter the most successful progressive rock band in the world by contributing to seminal albums such as Fragile and Close To The Edge. 
 
But outside of YES, Rick was really able to unleash his creativity with a series of groundbreaking concept albums: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and theKnights of the Round Table, which have been performed in large-scale shows featuring bands, orchestras and choirs.
 
However, he is equally at home as a solo artist in the upclose environment of concert halls, performing music on a piano – both his own and tunes that have a special resonance for him - and recounting wickedly funny stories taken from the length of his career. In recent years, he has added a rack of electric keyboards to ring the changes and enable him to enlarge his live solo repertoire.
 
Don’t miss this final opportunity to enjoy an evening of great music and hilarious stories, delivered by one of the truly legendary figures of rock music.

A STATEMENT FROM RICK:
 
“I always planned to stop touring by my 77th birthday - for those of you who wish to send me a card, it’s 18th May! - but there is so much to fit in beforethen that I’m having to make plans now and so my final one-man shows will have to cease by that date . 
 
“I have thoroughly enjoyed performing the various one-man shows, but it’s time to call it a day. I intend to throw in the best of what I have done in the past, plus a few new surprises on the way, and possibly even the odd guest joining me on the odd occasion.
 
“The plan is not to perform at the same venue twice throughout this period, so whatever venue you are hopefully thinking of coming to, it will be the last performance there - and I am taking this opportunity of thanking everyone and anyone who has supported me over the last 53 years!”
 

2025 Tour Dates
Check venue for specific on-sale information

 
3.27​​ in Vienna, VA​​​ @ The Barns at Wolf Trap*​​

3.28​​ in Charlotte, NC​​ @ Booth Playhouse at ​Blumenthal Arts Center​

3.30​​ in Charleston, SC​​ @ Charleston Music Hall​​

4.1​​ in Clearwater, FL ​​@ Capitol Theatre​

4.2​​ in Orlando, FL ​​​@ The Plaza Live​

4.4-4.9​ in Miami, FL ​@ ​Cruise To The Edge*​

4.10​ in Fort Lauderdale, FL​ @ The Parker​​

4.12​ in Nashville, IN​​ @ Brown County Music Center

4.13​ in Columbus, OH​ @ The Southern Theatre

4.15​ in Munhall, PA​ ​@ Carnegie of Homestead
Music Hall​

4.16​ in Huntington, NY​ @ The Paramount

4.17​ in Peekskill, NY​ ​@ Paramount Hudson Valley
Theater
 
*On-sale now

you, infinite (Feat. Members Of This Will Destroy You) Announce Debut Album + Single "Throughlines"

You, infinite, the new project from This Will Destroy You founding members, have announced the release of their self-titled debut full-length on February 28, 2025 through Berlin's Pelagic Records.

you, infinite reunites Jeremy Galindo and Raymond Brown, founders of acclaimed instrumental outfit This Will Destroy You, in a new collaborative project. After departing TWDY to pursue a career in medicine, Brown continued to write music while establishing a successful practice in Austin, Texas. During the pandemic, he accumulated a collection of melodies and ideas which he shared with Galindo, sparking a renewed creative partnership. Separated by distance, with Galindo in Los Angeles and Brown in Austin, the duo began to exchange ideas digitally in order to shape the foundations of you, infinite's electronic-edged, panoramic post-rock sound.

Between 2021 and 2024, the two came together in person to refine the pieces and ultimately to finalize the album. Working with Andrew Hernandez, who recorded and mixed the album in the summer of 2024, Brown and Galindo were joined by Johnnie McBryde, Ethan Billips, and Nicholas Huft, all current members of Galindo's TWDY lineup, in order to truly bring the album to life.

As the lead single, "Throughlines" is the first you, infinite music shared with the world and it’s a delicate yet decisive declaration. A tender balance of piano warmth, shimmering guitars and rousing, anthemic percussion; "Throughlines" nurtures an intimate nostalgia for lives since lived whilst also conjuring wordless courage for whatever lies ahead.

"Throughlines" is out now. Listen below.

A modern successor to TWDY's own seminal S/T release, you, infinite is a reflection on over 15 years of growth and experience, both as bandmates together and as friends apart. A reimagined and reinvigorated approach to the sound they once pioneered, as you, infinite Galindo and Brown are charting a new course across a familiar yet altogether different landscape; honouring their past whilst boldly forging ahead into places unknown.

you, infinite is due to be released on the February 28. Pre-order it here.

OPETH's Critically-Acclaimed New Album Charts Worldwide

OPETH’s highly anticipated and critically acclaimed 14th studio album 'The Last Will & Testament,' was officially released on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music / Moderbolaget and is now charting internationally.

The current positions can be found below:

OPETH’s highly anticipated and critically acclaimed 14th studio album 'The Last Will & Testament,' was officially released on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music / Moderbolaget and is now charting internationally.

The current positions can be found below:

Order ‘The Last Will & Testament’: HERE

Opeth's fourteenth album was written by Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (The Heard, ex-Crucified Barbara). ‘The Last Will & Testament’ was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (Ghost, The Hellacopters), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (Killing Joke, Robert Plant), and Opeth, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of Opeth mixing at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. The strings on ‘The Last Will & Testament’ were arranged by Åkerfeldt and returning prog friend Dave Stewart (Egg, Khan) and conducted by Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Not one to miss a beat, visual artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his 11th cover, a haunting "photograph" reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick's infamous "Overlook Hotel" photograph. Miles Showell (ABBA, Queen) also revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer cutting at Abbey Road Studios in London.

Åkerfeldt rolls out the red carpet for storied flautist and Jethro Tull main man Ian Anderson. Not only do Anderson's signature notes fly on "§4" and "§7", he narrates on "§1", "§2", "§4", and "§7". Joining Anderson, Europe's Joey Tempest lends a backing vocal hand on "§2”, while Åkerfeldt's youngest daughter, Mirjam Åkerfeldt, is the disembodied voice in "§1".

‘The Last Will & Testament ‘is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of Opeth's finest material to date. Just as Opeth welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story—this time with growls.

Moreover, OPETH has landed the the cover story for Decibel Magazine's current December 2024issue! The in-depth interview with the band was conducted by journalist Chris Dick while the photos were shot by Ester Segarra. The issue can be found HERE.

Lineup:

Mikael Åkerfeldt – Vocals, guitars

Fredrik Åkesson – Guitars, backing vocals

Martin Mendez – Bass guitar

Waltteri Väyrynen – Drums and percussion

Joakim Svalberg – Keyboards, backing vocals

Special Guests:

Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) - spoken word (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7) // flute (tracks 4, 7)

Joey Tempest (Europe) - backing vocals (track 2)

Mirjam Åkerfeldt - spoken word (track 1)

All Music and Lyrics written by Mikael Åkerfeldt

Lyrical concept by Mikael Åkerfeldt, dramatic consultation by Klara Rönnqvist Fors

Produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt

Co-produced by Opeth and Stefan Boman

Engineered by Stefan Boman, Joe Jones and Opeth

Mixing by Stefan Boman and Mikael Åkerfeldt and Opeth at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe, Stockholm, Sweden

Mastering and vinyl lacquer cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road studios, London, UK

Strings conducted by Dave Stewart at Angel Studios, London, UK

Strings arrangement by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Dave Stewart

Drum technicalities by Kit Cunningham

Artwork by Travis Smith with directions from Mikael Åkerfeldt

Biography by Dom Lawson

About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success!

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NECKBREAKKER - Release Debut Album 'Within The Viscera' + New Single 'Absorption'

This past Friday saw vicious death metal unit NECKBREAKKER release their debut album, Within The Viscera, via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate the release, the band have revealed a lyric video for latest single 'Absorption', a cut-throat assault of razor wire riffs and thunderous, explosive drums.

On the release of their debut album, the band comment: 

"We are extremely proud to finally release our debut album Within The Viscera. A lot of time and hard work has been put in to this record, both by us and our team, and to say we’re proud is an understatement. Alongside the album we’re stoked to share the lyric video for the track Absorption."

Pre-order and pre-save Within The Viscera now at: https://neckbreakker.bfan.link/witv

NECKBREAKKER is
Christoffer Kofoed - Vocals
Joakim Kaspersen - Guitar
Johan Lundvig - Guitar
Sebastian Knoblauch - Bass
Anton 'Hajn' Bregendorf - Drums

Melodic Metal Powerhouse THE FERRYMEN Announces New Album 'Iron Will' Out January 24, 2025 via Frontiers Music SRL

Melodic metal powerhouse THE FERRYMEN (Magnus Karlsson, Ronnie Romero, and Mike Terrana) are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, 'Iron Will,' set for release on January 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To get a taste of what’s to come, they’ve shared the first single and accompanying video for the title track, which is available now.

Watch the Official Video for “Iron Will” below

Guitarist Magnus Karlsson expresses his excitement for the release:

“It’s pure fire creating metal with legends like Ronnie and Mike! These tracks hit hard with unrelenting power, but there’s this raw, emotional edge woven into the heaviness that I can’t get enough of. Heavy, honest, and straight from the soul—that’s the vibe we’re bringing”.

“As usual, I just loved singing over Magnus/The Ferrymen songs!! As a singer there is nothing better to work on melodies and lyrics that inspire your performance, but also in real life day by day, and that’s something I strongly believe the fans of the band like the most of this project. 



Can’t wait for everybody to listen what, once again, is a strong melodic yet heavy album that I am very proud of”, adds vocalist Ronnie Romero.

Pre-Order 'Iron Will' HERE

The Ferrymen, the powerhouse trio formed by Swedish guitarist, songwriter, and producer Magnus Karlsson (Primal Fear, Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall), dynamic vocalist Ronnie Romero (Lords of Black, Sunstorm, Rainbow), and thunderous drummer Mike Terrana (Rage, Axel Rudi Pell), have solidified their place among European melodic metal fans with three acclaimed albums. Now, they're gearing up for their fourth: 'Iron Will'.

On 'Iron Will,' the band once again blends classic heavy metal with modernized songwriting, delivering an intense and refreshed sound. This album is a pure adrenaline rush for melodic heavy metal fans, packed with epic structures and soaring melodies.

The music is quintessential Ferrymen: heavy, melodic, and masterfully crafted. Karlsson’s signature songwriting shines through with intricate, robust arrangements, complemented by Romero’s commanding vocals and Terrana’s explosive drumming.

The album starts with “Choke Hold,” transitioning from an emotional intro into a massive melodic metal anthem. Tracks like “Mother Unholy,” “Adrenaline,” and the closer, “You’re the Joker,” highlight the trio’s unmatched synergy and musicianship.

With stunning cover art by Stan W. Decker, 'Iron Will' promises to be a defining moment for THE FERRYMEN and a must-hear for metal fans in 2025!

THE FERRYMEN are:

Ronnie Romero - Vocals

Mike Terrana - Drums

Magnus Karlsson - Guitars

HANABIE. Release New EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' + New Music Video "Ito Okashi My Type" via Sony Music Japan

Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have released their new EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' and the official music video for their latest track "Ito Okashi My Type". When asked about the inspiration behind the EP, vocalist Yukina shared:

"The theme of this EP is "Tokyo" the birthplace of our music. Each track is pure chaos and pop, bursting with everything that makes HANABIE. unique! It’s a work that delivers total satisfaction—like a full-course meal for your ears. We love the word "Bucchigiri" for its strong sound and energy. With this EP, we want to go bucchigiri from Tokyo to the world!"

HANABIE. vocalist and guitarist Matsuri commented:

"This album was created with great care, cherishing both the raw passion of our early days and how we've evolved to where we are now! With all the activities in Japan and the many overseas tours we embarked on, 2024 has been an incredible year, and I believe this EP is the culmination of it all. Centered around the theme of "Tokyo" it’s filled with love, so I hope you'll listen to it over and over again!"

Bassist Hettsu also shared:

"Over the past year, traveling around the world has made me appreciate Tokyo even more! This EP was created through those emotions and each track feels like its own protagonist, packed with songs that are truly worth listening to. Let’s listen to this EP and charge full throttle in life!"

Drummer Chika stated:

"I've been with HANABIE. as their drummer, Chika, for about a year and a half now also since moving to Tokyo finally gotten used to life here. So now what I believe is perfect timing, I arranged all the drum parts for the tracks on this EP! It's a collection of six incredibly diverse songs, so I hope you'll listen to the whole EP! By the way, don't you think "Bucchigiri" is such a fun word to say?"

The band has previously dropped "OTAKU Lovely Densetsu" and their most recent banger, "Metamorphose!", which together have amassed nearly 3 million views on YouTube and over 2.6 million streams on Spotify alone. 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here, and watch the music video for "Ito Okashi My Type" here or in the thumbnail below. Furthermore, the band will also have a new track "Oishii Survivor" featured as the opening theme song for the upcoming anime series 'Momentary Lily'streaming next year (Japanese trailer here). Be sure to stay tuned for more HANABIE. news coming in early 2025.

HANABIE. is:

Yukina

Matsuri

Hettsu

Chika

Post-punk / Darkwave pioneers PINK TURNS BLUE reveal profound single 'Black Swan (But I Know There Is More to Life)'

Iconic post-punk band Pink Turns Blue has announced that their new 'Black Swan' album will be released in February on limited edition vinyl, CD and digitally via Orden Records. Ahead of that, they present the single 'Black Swan (But I Know There Is More to Life)', the only ballad on the album. Setting the tone for this album, this song offers ample fruit for thought to round out the yea, delving into profound questions about existence, reflecting on life’s purpose and contemplating what makes for a meaningful life and the beauty of the world.

After 2021's widely acclaimed ‘Tainted’ album, the companion 'Tainted Tour 2022' EPand successful American and European tours with often-sold-out concerts, the Berliners' new studio album will be followed by their 'Black Swan' tour, which sees them tour throughout Germany in April.

This new collection is aptly named 'Black Swan', a term used for an unexpected event that, in retrospect, is rationalized as if one could have prepared for it.

Formed in 1985 in the first generation of gothic rock and named after a Hüsker Dü song, Pink Turn Blue's debut album 'If Two Worlds Kiss' advanced the darkwave sub-genre while becoming a seminal post-punk album. Emerging from the fear and uncertainty of a divided Cold War Germany and inspired by Joy Division, The Sound and The Chameleons, they have since released a dozen full-length LPs and have become known for their trademark blend of post-punk, alternative rock and new wave.

Today made up of Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Paul Richter (drums) and Luca Sammuri (bass), Pink Turns Blue has achieved pretty much everything an indie band could wish for - Album of the Year (Byte FM), Best Album of 2021 (Post-Punk.com), singles reaching number 1 in the German Alternative Charts and Indie Disco Top 40, excellent reviews in worldwide music press, well attended and sold-out club concerts spanning from Los Angeles to Yerevan.

"This first single is about pondering your goals in life. In the end, you will review what you have done with the time you were given. If you think the purpose was to enjoy life – did you do that? If you think your purpose was to be good and make the real world a better place – did you really try? If you think life doesn’t make any sense at all – why did you act like you did?  Some encounters and events leave an impression, while others made you aware of the beauty and the wonders this world," says Mic Jogwer.

"Maybe the only thing that really makes you wonder whether there is something divine at all is LOVE. So, did you make efforts to find or give love to someone special, your partner, your parents, kids, or someone in need?  Is it good to be good? Is it important to search for something deeper? Or am I just hopeless? Am I trying too hard?"

As of December 6, 'Black Swan (But I Know There Is More to Life)' is available everywhere online, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp. February 28 brings the release of their 'Black Swan' album - digitally on all streaming platforms with limited-edition vinyl and CD editions now available for pre-order. Tickets for 2025 concerts can already be ordered at https://pinkturnsblue.com/ live-dates.

CREDITS
Music & words written by Mic Jogwer
(c) 2024 ORDEN Publishing (Gema)
(p) 2024 ORDEN Records
Recorded by Pink Turns Blue at White House Studios in Chorin
Label code 13886
EAN 4872343135437

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Photos by Daniela Vorndran for Black Cat Net

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THROATCUT. - Share Video For New Single

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BAND SHARES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO "HEREDITARY."

THROATCUT. intricately weaves a narrative of personal struggle, resilience, and raw authenticity. Emerging from the ashes of a previous project, the band was born out of a desire to pursue a more visceral, authentic and unfiltered creative vision. THROATCUT.’s music delves deep into an odyssey of confronting external adversaries and internal demons, resonating with themes of defiance, vulnerability, and redemption in an ambivalent world of freedom and dependence. Their fearless storytelling and immersive soundscapes create a cathartic experience, allowing listeners to explore the darker, often hidden corners of the human emotion.

Watch the video below.

Stream + download here.

Our Mirage - Share Video For New Single

German metalcore powerhouse Our Mirage has unleashed their latest single, "Fractured," a track that promises to resonate with fans through its intense blend of raw emotion and crushing instrumentals. Known for their heartfelt lyrics and dynamic soundscapes, Our Mirage continues to push the boundaries of the genre, delivering a song that explores themes of personal struggle and resilience.

Accompanied by a visually striking music video, "Fractured" is poised to become a new anthem for fans navigating the complexities of modern life. The single is now available on all major streaming platforms, with the music video streaming on YouTube. Stay tuned for more updates from Our Mirage as they continue to dominate the metalcore scene!

Watch the video below.

Stream + download here.

Vianova - Share Video For New Singles

Following the explosive release of "Más Rápido," vianova returns with a vibrant and groove-infused new track. Step into the high-stakes world of their latest single, "Wheel of Fortune!"

Dropping as their second release on Arising Empire, "Wheel of Fortune" is an electrifying genre-fusion that blends upbeat funk grooves, modern metal riffs, and melancholic, synth-driven soundscapes. This track redefines expectations with a dynamic gospel choir, adding a powerful, soulful twist. Lyrically inspired by casino and gambling themes, vianova draws striking parallels between life’s decisions and the thrill of a wager.

Accompanied by a vibrant, surreal music video where the band performs in a bizarre game show setting, "Wheel of Fortune" is a bold statement that marks another chapter in vianova’s immersive audiovisual worldbuilding.

Watch the video below.

 Stream + download here.

VIANOVA ARE:
Alexander Kerski — Vocals
Felix Vogelsang — Guitar
Raoul Zillani — Bass
Paul Vogelsang — Drums

No Cure Share "Hang Me From the Bible Belt" Video — WATCH // Band Drops EP Today

 NO CURE — comprised of Blaythe Steuer [vocals], Aesop Mongo [guitar], Kyle Ray [guitar], Jake Murnane [bass], and Duncan Newey [drums] — have dropped their concept EP I Hope I Die Here , December 6, via SharpTone Records. Grab the eight-track EP here, which will include a limited run of double 7" vinyl, cassettes, and a CD. 

Today, they have shared the video for "Hang Me From the Bible Belt," which features Gideon's Daniel McWhorter. Watch it below.

"I am so proud of this song," says Steuer. "I sat on the intro riff for a couple years and I'm so happy it finally found its place. This song came together so well and it says what I've needed to say my whole life. Thank you so much to Dan singing on this with us."

On the EP, the band delivers an inimitable hybrid of gritty basement-bred hardcore boosted by death metal proficiency and explosive unpredictability. The EP also features guests on every track. All features are highlighted in the track listing below. "Every track features someone that has made an undeniable mark on Alabama hardcore over the years," the band explains about inviting so many of its friends to contribute to the release. "We do not expect you to recognize every name on this record, and that's the point."

As for the EP as a whole, the band has stated, "I Hope I Die Here is a love letter to Alabama and the Southeastern experience. It is an acknowledgment of suffering, and a proclamation of strength. This record is conceptually driven and more musically diverse than our previous EPs, on purpose. There is a distinct reason for each song to exist. We approach many topics, including what it's like to grow up under the boot of religion, fraternity culture, the dark side of a beloved landmark, local ecological exploitation, and more. We do not believe the world needs any more songs about how craaaaaazyyy of a guy you are, how much you hate your town, or how your ex was such a *checks notes* bitch for breaking up with you because you cheated on her."

Expect more from No Cure in 2025.

Joe Henry Releases Remastered Edition of "Invisible Hour"

Over the course of this year, Joe Henry set out to re-release three of his most acclaimed albums that defined his coming-of-age as a record maker. With today’s release of Invisible Hour, the momentous reissue trilogy now comes to an end.

Released for the first time in 2014, Invisible Hour followed a very busy period for Joe Henry who produced songs for Bonnie Raitt's Grammy-winning 2012 album Slipstream, and albums for the likes of Billy Bragg, Rodney Crowell and Mary Karr, Natalie Duncan, Hugh Laurie and Over the Rhine. In his own body of work, "Invisible Hour" was preceded by Henry’s acclaimed records Blood From Stars (2009) and Reverie (2011).

"After courting the particular chaos that was both Blood From Stars and Reverie, I heard an ask that accompanied the new songs arriving that would ultimately become the album Invisible Hour; and the ask was simply that I allow beauty, wherever it occurred, to remain just that: beautiful. No need to send my voice chasing through a haunted house; no requirement to smear anyone’s lipstick out of hand." Henry reflects.

Working together with recording engineer Ryan Freeland and several other of his closest collaborators, Henry brought the songs to life in his studio at The Garfield House in South Pasadena, California.

"I wanted instead to let the songs stand in the full light of their afternoon; didn’t want to create the impression that any production concept stood between a song and its receiver.”, Henry says about the musical direction of the record. “It was the single direction I offered engineer Ryan Freeland: that he was free and encouraged to let as much of that available light into the picture as possible, obscuring nothing."

As of Friday , the reissue edition of Invisible Hour is available in stores as 180g black double-vinyl in a high-quality gatefold jacket, CD Digipak and for digital download and streaming. It features all album tracks in remastered sound as well as a special selection of bonus material, including alternate versions and demos.

Access Invisible Hour here.  

In addition to Invisible Hour, Henry’s reissue trilogy also includes his 2007 record Civilians and the 2009 album Blood From Stars. All three reissue-albums are available now and pressed on 180g double-vinyl for the very first time. Additionally, they are available as CD Digipak, for streaming and digital download via earMUSIC.

BUMBLEFOOT…RETURNS! With New Album Out January 24, 2025

Renowned guitarist and composer Ron 'BUMBLEFOOT' Thal is back with a brand-new instrumental album, 'Bumblefoot ...Returns!', set for release on January 24, 2025. Thirty years after his debut solo instrumental album, BUMBLEFOOT revisits his roots with a 14-track masterpiece that spans genres from metal to orchestral to blues.

The album’s opening track, “Simon in Space,” serves as its first single, delivering an electrifying ride through chaos and intensity. The single is available for streaming HERE. In addition to the single, an animated music video created by BUMBLEFOOT and animator Radek Grabinski is also available, as well as a retro-inspired video game, which is coming soon.

Watch the Animated Music Video for "Simon in Space" Below

Reflecting on the single, BUMBLEFOOT shared:

“From an early age, my passions were guitar and astrophysics, cosmology – the song ‘Simon in Space’ merges the two. Simon is my cat haha, that's him featured in the artwork.”

Soon fans will be able to immerse themselves in a retro-inspired video game based on the single. More details will be announced soon.

'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' features collaborations with iconic musicians, including Brian May, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, Derek Sherinian, Jerry Gaskill, and others, showcasing BUMBLEFOOT’s innovative guitar techniques, such as his signature fretless guitar and "thimble technique."

On the album, BUMBLEFOOT shared:

“It’s been 30 years since releasing the debut 'Adventures of Bumblefoot' on Shrapnel Records, and I haven’t done a fully instrumental album since. Working on Whom Gods Destroy's album inspired growling heavy fretless parts like ‘Simon in Space’. Watching a blues documentary inspired ‘Moonshine Hootenanny.’ Losing loved ones led to writing 'Funeral March.' Songs become a soundtrack to our lives.”

The album is available for pre-order now on vinyl, CD, and cassette, with exclusive merch bundles at bumblefoot.com.

About BUMBLEFOOT:

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal is a celebrated guitarist, producer, composer, and educator with a career spanning over 30 years. Known for his groundbreaking techniques, Bumblefoot has performed with Guns N' Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo, Whom Gods Destroy, and more.

Bumblefoot is an adjunct professor, international cultural ambassador, philanthropist, and hot sauce entrepreneur, whose work has been featured in TV, film, and video games, including VH1’s That Metal Show.



For more information, exclusive merch, and album pre-orders, visit bumblefoot.com.

Ashley McBryde Rides Toward the Spirit of the West with "Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs"

Lauded as “one of the best artists in present-day country” by Stereogum, Ashley McBryde releases an ode to the spirit of the west and the values that shaped it with “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs,” available now via Warner Music Nashville. Listen below.
 
“Cowboys are the ones doing what needs to be done before it is an emergency,” McBryde shared with Cowboys & Indians. “If you would simply be where you are, do what you say you’re gonna do and mean what you say when you say it, it would simplify a lot of things.”
 
Produced by John Osborne, “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs” swells with longing from the very first stroke across the fiddle strings – a fitting introduction as McBryde and cowriters Chris Harris and Patrick Savage explored a shared sense of something missing, along with a desire for meaning and reconnection in a changing world.
 
“This one was all about where we live and the genre we love and realizing that the horse I rode in on got put out to pasture,” McBryde explained. “Instead of us saying, ‘Work ethic’s out the window, stick-to-it code’s pretty much dead and idealism is gone,’ it was easier to say that by saying there is no wild out west. That’s all gone.”

Next week, McBryde will head to Las Vegas where she will join 23-time Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Roper Jackie Crawford for a Q&A session at Ariat’s Las Vegas brand shop on Thursday, Dec. 12, followed by an acoustic performance. Additional details available HERE.
 
On Friday, Dec. 13, she will perform with Cody Johnson at MGM Grand Garden Arena before joining him for his Leather Deluxe Tour in 2025 among festival dates at Stagecoach, Country Thunder Arizona, Country Thunder Florida, Country Thunder Wisconsin and more. For tickets and additional information, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.
 
Ashley McBryde Tour Dates
 
Jan. 16             State Theatre of Ithaca // Ithaca, NY
Jan. 23             Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts // Bloomington, IL
Jan. 30             Long Center for the Performing Arts // Lafayette, IN
Feb. 20            Capitol Theatre // Wheeling, WV
April 12           Country Thunder Arizona // Florence, AZ
April 26           Stagecoach Festival // Indio, CA                
May 4              Country Thunder Florida // Kissimmee, FL
June 26            Country Stampede // Topeka, KS
July 18            Country Thunder Wisconsin // Twin Lakes, WI
July 25            Night In The Country Music Festival // Yerington, NV
Aug. 2             Big Valley Jamboree
Aug. 7             WE Fest // Detroit Lakes, MN
Aug. 15           Country Thunder Alberta // Calgary, AB
 
Ashley McBryde Tour Dates with Cody Johnson
 
Dec. 13            MGM Grand Garden Arena // Las Vegas, NV
Jan. 17             Prudential Center // Newark, NJ
Jan. 18             John Paul Jones Arena // Charlottesville, VA
Jan. 24             Enterprise Center // St. Louis, MO
Jan. 25             Vibrant Arena at the Mark // Moline, IL
Jan. 31             Fiserv Forum // Milwaukee, WI
Feb. 1              Ford Center // Evansville, IN
Feb. 15            Bridgestone Arena // Nashville, TN
Feb. 21            Keybank Center // Buffalo, NY
Feb. 22            Heritage Bank Center // Cincinnati, OH
May 2              PNC Music Pavilion // Charlotte, NC
May 3              Credit One Stadium // Charleston, SC
 
About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time nominee. Her latest album The Devil I Know was released to critical acclaim, earning a title as one of the best country albums of the year from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, PASTE, Holler and more, with McBryde currently nominated for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, marking her fifth nod in the category. Hailed as “country’s most down-to-earth songwriter” by The New York Times, McBryde offers poetic nostalgia with “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs,” available now. The Arkansas native joins Cody Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour through spring 2025 among festival performances at Country Thunder Arizona, Stagecoach and WE Fest. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube.

RYAN AND RORY PRAY “HEAVEN’S GOT A COUNTRY STATION,” AHEAD OF GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT TONIGHT (12/7)

Delivering “commercial polish and good-natured, honest storytelling” (Tennessean), rising country duo Ryan and Rory - named a SiriusXM 2024 “Highway Find” - today release the tender and nostalgic “Heaven’s Got A Country Station,” ahead of their Grand Ole Opry debut tomorrow night (12/7). Written by Ryan and Rory with Andy Albert and producer Kevin Bard, listen to “Heaven’s Got A Country Station” HERE and watch the official music video below.

"I’ve dreamed of playing the Grand Ole Opry my entire life," says Rory John Zak. “It’s more than a dream come true though. It’s an honor and a privilege. We are sincerely humbled to perform in 'the circle' for our very first time.”

“‘Heaven’s Got A Country Station’ comes from a very personal point of view," says Ryan Follesé. "Our love of country music was passed down to us from our parents, so seeing how it resonates to so many who hear their own story in it, is so rewarding. It was inspired by personal feelings but it’s turned into a surprisingly universal message we weren’t expecting.”

“Poised to be a staple on countless playlists and radio” (PopCulture), “Ryan and Rory are the next heir apparent to the country duo throne” (Country Swag). Having opened for Sam Hunt and Jamey Johnson this year, the eloquent new track speaks to losing the loved one responsible for igniting your passion for country music. 

“Heaven’s Got A Country Station” follows the duo’s self-titled debut EP that was released earlier this year to critical acclaim. Featuring the lively smash “Pour Decisions,” the fan favorite was praised by Country Now as a “catchy, post-heartbreak summertime anthem,” by Country Swag as “the perfect combination of enticing production and fun, sing-along ready lyrics” and by MusicRow as “drawling, drowsy, boozy, Southern and loping. Relax and ride along.”

About Ryan and Rory: 

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville's country music duo Ryan and Rory “are bursting onto the scene” (Country Swag). Named a SiriusXM “Highway Find,” Ryan and Rory’s buzzy party starter “Pour Decisions” is a nod to the universal heartache band-aid, with the lively smash launching their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP, available now. Ryan Follesé is a Nashville native, 2X PLATINUM #1 hit singer-songwriter and American Music Award winner. Rory John Zak, from Raleigh, North Carolina, is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter who has played over 300 shows per year since he was 17. Having opened for Sam Hunt and Jamey Johnson this year and acclaimed by MusicRow “to make major waves on the country music scene,” Ryan co-wrote all six tracks on the project, with Rory adding his masterful instrumentals and expertly smooth harmonies to Ryan’s robust lead vocals. Featuring their vivacious anthem along with standout smash “This Town” that Billboardapplauded as a “must-hear” new country song, the EP embodies that vibrant, wide-open spirit, while also showcasing their musical depth with bright imagery, buoyant lyricism, and soul-stirring ballads. Delivering “commercial polish and good-natured, honest storytelling” (Tennessean), “Ryan and Rory are the next heir apparent to the country duo throne” (Country Swag). “Poised to be a staple on countless playlists and radio stations (PopCulture), the duo will make their Grand Ole Opry debut on December 7 and is already back in the studio working on new music, having just released the nostalgic “Heaven’s Got A Country Station.”

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THE HALO EFFECT - drop video for 'Cruel Perception'

THE HALO EFFECT have unveiled the stunning video for the third single from the highly anticipated album March Of The Unheard, set for release on January 10, 2025, via Nuclear Blast.

The new single is an anthemic masterpiece, driven by soaring melodic guitars and THE HALO EFFECT’s unmistakable signature sound. Capturing the very essence of Gothenburg’s melodic death metal legacy, the track delivers a powerful blend of haunting melodies and crushing intensity, cementing the band’s place as modern torchbearers of the genre.

The accompanying video takes fans on an immersive journey through the streets of their hometown, Gothenburg. With sweeping visuals and a raw, heartfelt connection to their roots, the video is both a tribute to the city that shaped them and a striking visual complement to the single’s energy and emotion.
 

Guitar wizard and main songwriter Niclas Engelin comments:
"'Cruel Perception' is packed with guitar harmonies and melodies that sprung from my noodling on the acoustic guitar in the living room one late night with a coffee in hand, which turned out to be a true Melodic Death Metal anthem. It's funny how some songs turn out in the end from late night acoustic guitar noodling to full on Melodic Death Metal, but that's the beauty with Halo, you never know how it's going to sound in the end with everybody's magic in the studio. We hope you will enjoy this song as much as we do and we just can't wait to play this song live for you all! "
 

Check out the video below:
Listen to the song on all platforms: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/cpsg
Pre-order the album: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/motulp

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

ELLIS MANO BAND Announces New Album 'MORPH' Out February 21, 2025 via SPV Recordings

Multinational blues-rock institution ELLIS MANO BAND has announced their new album 'MORPH' for February 21, 2025 via SPV Recordings.

With 'MORPH', the ELLIS MANO BAND presents a multi-faceted, coherent opus.

“It is more than just an album for us - it's our next big step, our musical diploma,“ says the band. "We are excited to share these new sonic worlds with our fans, both on record and live!” 

With songs like the epic "Countdown To Nothing" and the powerful anthem "For All I Care", the band invites their listeners to join in on an intense journey through the evolution of our sound. 'MORPH' represents change and growth – a transformation reflected in every track. Energized riffs meet unexpected, quiet moments, creating a listening experience full of tension and depth. The artwork by Canadian album design legend Hugh Syme (Rush, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi…) perfectly captures this essence and symbolizes the spirit of 'MORPH'.

With several top 2 rankings in the Swiss album charts and excellent reactions from critics, the ELLIS MANO BAND continues on its path and will keep on delivering music at its best - timeless and 100% handmade!

In conjunction with this announcement, today, the band released their new single "Stray" alongside a brand new lyric video available below.

Watch the Lyric Video For "Stray"

"'Stray' is a song that speaks deeply from the heart – inspired by all the dogs that remain unwaveringly loyal despite disappointment and pain," says the band.

"Chris Ellis, our singer, who has adopted street dogs himself, wanted to tell the story of an animal that continually seeks love but is left alone time and again. ‘Stray’ shows what true, unconditional loyalty means and reminds us that everyone deserves a home. It’s a musical call to give these strays a second chance." 

The video for the single was created in cooperation with VETO, the association of European animal welfare organizations. The non-profit limited company, which is committed to the welfare of shelter and street animals, provided the ELLIS MANO BAND with the film material used for the music clip.

Pre-Order 'MORPH' HERE

The first public airing of ELLIS MANO BAND’s fourth album 'MORPH' was performed during their support slot to rock legends Deep Purple, on their German tour in July 2024. The record features eleven tracks, including "For All I Care", which was one of the highlights in their set supporting the British rock legends. Powerful and characterised by tempo changes, it is a contemporary, modernised homage to the essence of classic rock from the late 1960s to the end of the 1970s. A quiet acoustic interlude is thrown in for good measure. A definite nod to the unforgotten Old School. Compositional sophistication, variety and incredible playing are the hallmarks of the Anglo-American sound of the ELLIS MANO BAND. So it was only logical to engage a global great for the cover art. The cartridge with the broken tip and flowers growing in ist case was realised by Canadian album design legend Hugh Syme (Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Rush and many more). The music is just as impressive. It shows how the ELLIS MANO BAND continues its development in line with the album title.

Legendary artwork designer Hugh Syme comments on ELLIS MANO BAND's 'MORPH':

"I have always been motivated and inspired to bring a compelling, and (usually) improbable visual solution to those album covers I create for bands whose music, composition, performance and production I truly respect. Such is the case with the ELLIS MANO BAND. Thank you to Thomas Hammerl for bringing us together! All the best with the launch of the new 'MORPH' album project."

Bloodywood Team Up with BABYMETAL for New Single "Bekhauf"

Bloodywood, torchbearers and metal barrier-breakers hailing from India, share the new video today for new single "Bekhauf," featuring fellow international superstars BABYMETAL. Watch the video below.
 
An incredible cultural collision takes place on "Bekhauf." The track layers Bloodywood's gloriously gruff vocals and Indian folk sonic nuances with the sweetly melodic vocals of Japan's BABYMETAL. The hyper fast riffing and ferocious breakdown will incite moshpits and non-stop headbanging. Ultimately, the song reminds us that hard rock/metal is a universal language and welcoming to all styles, ethnicities, and genders. And that's truly a beautiful and brutal thing!
 
"'Bekhauf' means 'fearless' in Hindi," explains the band. "It was born out of the realization that fear can be seen as a choice, and that choice is our own. It's about using this knowledge to take control of our fears and eliminate the side of them that holds us back."
 
Bloodywood continue, "It also marks our first ever collaboration. We've been waiting to find the right artists to work with and when the possibility of the BABYMETAL collab emerged, we knew it was time. We were all fans of their music, but were still surprised by the level of synergy we managed to achieve on the track. It's a trilingual song and features English, Hindi. and Japanese, BABYMETAL even sang some parts in Hindi. but we think you can feel the message regardless and that's a testament to this synergy."
 
The band finishes, "The fact that we tied it all together by creating an anime/video game hybrid video pushes everything to the next level. This is a piece of Asian metal history and we're proud to share it with the world."

Bloodywood also announced this week the continuation of their RETURN OF THE SINGH tour their May 2025 Japanese tour, with pre-sale tickets going on sale this week. Dates are here.

This is a continuation of their rapidly selling extensive UK and European tour in February and March 2025. All dates are here.
  
Bloodywood — comprised of Karan Katiyar, Jayant Bhadula, and Raoul Kerr — craft hard-hitting yet modern folk metal sound has made the world sit up, take notice, show up, and sing along. The band recently announced its worldwide signing to Fearless Records and shared the music/video for the song "Nu Delhi," which offers some insight into the band's history, as well as its home city. Watch the video for the trilingual track, which has accrued over 3 million streams in just 7 weeks, here.    
 
Bloodywood first caught the attention of the internet with their YouTube channel, when multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Katiyar and vocalist Bhadula were about to get deadly serious about their craft. Bolstered by the support they were getting, Bloodywood dropped "Ari Ari" in 2018. A Punjabi folk song made famous in the early 2000s remix boom in India by hip-hop act Bombay Rockers, Bloodywood pushed it further with help from the gritty New Delhi-based conscious hip-hop artist/rapper Raoul Kerr. 
 
With the additional accessibility from Kerr's English rap verses, Katiyar's inimitable flute melody, and Bhadula's powerful vocals, the band's first original song "Jee Veerey" dropped in 2018 and brought a flood of praise from around the world. With this release, the band discovered its sound and message. Songs like "Endurant" (an anti-bullying anthem) and "Machi Bhasad (Expect A Riot)" arrived in 2019 saw Bloodywood level up, adding Kerr as a full-time member. "We're trying to push the limits of the impact that music can have on the world," says Kerr. "Whether it's the battles within or the fight for a better world, our sound is meant to bring everyone together and win."
 
Joined on tour by drummer Vishesh Singh (a fixture since their early days), bassist Roshan Roy (a seasoned figure in New Delhi's indie music scene) and dhol player Sarthak Pahwa, Bloodywood took their music out of the studio and to concerts across Europe, UK and Russia for their first-ever tour.  The sold-out "Raj Against The Machine Tour" in 2019 was proof that an Indian metal band’s global online following would convert into packed venues. 
 
Even a global pandemic couldn't stop the juggernaut that was Bloodywood — "Yaad," released in early 2020 had deepened their storytelling. The band followed it up in late 2021 with "Gaddaar," taking aim at how politicians use religion to gain votes. Songs like "Aaj" and "Dana Dan" (the latter rallying against rape culture) built up to the release of their debut self-released album Rakshak in 2022. It was important to them to keep fighting the good fight, whether it was against one's closely-held inner demons or the decaying standards of global governance. It earned them a nomination for Best International Breakthrough Artist at the Heavy Music Awards in 2022. 

Bloodywood went on to perform to packed crowds and at major global festivals — from Lollapalooza India, Download Festival, Bloodstock (UK), Hellfest (France), Summer Breeze (Germany) to Brutal Assault (Czechia), to Fuji Rock (Japan) and American mainstays like Louder Than Life and Aftershock.
  
In 2024, "Dana Dan" even made it to a pivotal sequence in the Jordan Peele-produced action movie Monkey Man, directed by and starring Dev Patel. 
Now, after more than a year of chipping away at their new material, Bloodywood are ready to unleash to the world their second album in the first part of 2025 showing the depth and power of Indian Folk Metal.

LYLVC Share New Song "XXX" — Watch + Listen

Alt band LYLVC (pronounced "Lilac") have returned with one of the most tempting rock songs they've ever crafted with "XXX." 

Dual-vocalists Alyse Zavala and Oscar Romero are showcasing their best, most complimentary give-and-take of their careers, producing some of the most melodic hooks and heavy-hitting surprises they've released so far. 

Watch the lyric video and listen to the track below.

On their explicitly titled, "XXX," Zavala offers, "I think this song is soooo sexy... I wanted to write the lyrics from the perspective of a woman who is so powerful that she feeds off of the sexual energy of all her followers. The sex is so good that it messes with their head and they won't realize it until it is way too late and they are too addicted to leave. I purposely made the chorus into a chant so that everyone can feed off the energy and feel the air in the room tighten together. This winter release is about to get HOT!! XOXO."

For a high-energy show that is only matched by the band's flair for technological expertise in visuals, you can catch LYLVC on the road this December in the U.S. with A Killer's Confession and Gemini Syndrome's Aaron Nordstrom. The band will also serve as the special guest on the epic Life of Agony x Biohazard co-headline tour of Europe in February and March. All dates are below.

As Zavala is a professional hacker, her dedication to utilizing every tool at her disposal to create an unforgettable live performance, creates a supremely futuristic atmosphere that is truly something to behold. 

Don't say we didn’t warn you — LYLVC are out to prove that hard work translates into perfected results. Strategic, charismatic, and multi-talented, the members of LYLVC simply have a bit more to offer than the average rock artist.

LYLVC ON TOUR:
WITH A KILLER'S CONFESSION + GEMINI SYNDROME'S AARON NORDSTROM:
12/6 — Baltimore, MD — Zen West
12/7 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans Live Music Hall
12/8 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
12/10 — Knoxville, TN — Open Chord Music
12/11 — Atlanta, GA — Altar At the Masquerade
12/13 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
12/15 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere's 
12/17 — Bloomington, IL — The Castle Theatre
12/18 — Grand Rapids, MI — Stache at the Intersection
12/19 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
12/20 — Flint, MI — The Machine Shop
12/21 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs
12/22 — Lakewood, OH — Mercury Music Lounge

Check out LYLVC's previously released tracks including, "Into Nothing," "Perfect Drug," "Undertow," and "Crawl Space." And ICYMI: See Zavala kill it as a contestant on FOX's Don't Forget The Lyrics!

ABOUT LYLVC:
LYLVC (pronounced "lilac") is a band based out of Raleigh, NC that incorporates a male rapper and a female singer, and fuses rock, hip-hop, and alternative into a fluid and fiery hybrid of styles that is unpredictable as well as undeniable. In 2024, LYLVC completed U.S. tours with Pop Evil, Fame on Fire, Atreyu, and Point North, and plans to tour with A Killer's Confession and Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome this December 2024. LYLVC have developed an insanely energetic show reputation, touring and sharing stages with other acts such as New Years Day, Saint Asonia, P.O.D, From Ashes to New, Fire From the Gods, and more. Their upcoming single "XXX" was recorded at Howard Benson's West Valley Studios with Mike Plotnikoff and Joe Rickard who have produced artists such as Three Days Grace, My Chemical Romance, Seether, Halestorm, Papa Roach, etc.  LYLVC also just finished writing and recording new music with Producer Kane Churko who has written many Rock hits for the bands In This Moment, Bad Omens, Five Finger Death Punch, etc. and plans to release this new music soon in 2025 with more upcoming tour announcements.