British death metal legends, BENEDICTION, have unveiled the cover of their upcoming new studio album, Ravage Of Empires, which is due to be released on April 4, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Ravage Of Empires will be the band's ninth full-length since forming back in 1989 in Birmingham, England.
The year 2020 saw BENEDICTION re-enter the stage with their eighth record, Scriptures, after 12 years without releasing any new music. The album was a huge success and it was praised by fans and critics alike, also due to the return of long-time vocalist Dave Ingram.
Just like its predecessor, Ravage Of Empires was produced by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Sudio with cover artwork by Wolven Claw Artist. The album continues BENEDICTION’s flawless discography on the Premier League level and promises to become one of 2025’s undisputable old-school death metal highlights! Stand by for more info on the album and the pre-order, which will start soon.
MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES 2025 NORTH AMERICAN SPRING TOUR
Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has announced a 2025 North American Spring Tour in support of his new album, One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1. Prior to the May dates, MANSON will head to Europe in February for a SOLD OUT tour.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 24th at 10:00AM Local Time at https://www.marilynmanson.com/
MARILYN MANSON North American Tour Dates:
May 2 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe
May 3 - Gary, IN - Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
May 4 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
May 6 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount
May 7 - Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center
May 9 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met
May 10 - Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues
May 12 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater
May 13 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion
May 15 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
May 16 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
May 18 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville
May 20 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
May 21 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore
May 24 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 25 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
MARILYN MANSON’s 12th album, One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1, is available now from Nuclear Blast Records. Stream and purchase at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-1.
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ELUVEITIE - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ÀNV
About one month ago ELUVEITIE released ‘Premonition’, the first new music after two long years. Today the band announce their new album Ànv, which will be released on April 25th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. ELUVEITIE also shares the second song 'The Prodigal Ones' from the upcoming album. After their own headliner tour 'ÁNV RISING – EUROPE', which starts in January 2025, the band will hit the road again together with ARCH ENEMY, AMORPHIS and GATECREEPER in October 2025. All dates are listed below.
ELUVEITIE frontman Chrigel Glanzmann comments: "Hard to express how excited we are to share this one with you all! Musically combining the heavy pounding Elu classics like "Luxtos", "Inis Mona" or even "King" with some new, maybe unexpected ideas, we feel that this song most of all comes like a punch in the face and we hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do! Lyrically it actually opens the big theme of ANV - these ancient words, several thousands of years old, our upcoming album is based on..."
Stream 'The Prodigal Ones' here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/the-prodigal-ones
Watch the video for 'The Prodigal Ones' below:
Pre-order/Pre-save Ànv here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/anv
About ELUVEITIE:
ELUVEITIE, formed in 2002 by Chrigel Glanzmann, has consistently merged modern metal with Celtic musical traditions. Originating from the Swiss Alps and deeply rooted in Celtic history, mythology, and spirituality, the band has become a cornerstone of the modern metal scene. Their debut, Vên (2004), set the stage for a unique blend of melodic death metal and traditional folk. Subsequent albums like Slania, Everything Remains (As It Never Was), Helvetios, and Origins solidified their reputation. The acoustic albums Evocation I – The Arcane Dominionand Evocation II – Pantheon showcased their versatility.
In 2022, ELUVEITIE released the singles 'Aidus' and 'Exile of the Gods,' marking a new chapter in their musical journey and thematical cycle pursuing the lyrical concept opened by their last studio album Ategnatos. These tracks were followed by the announcement of their upcoming album, ÀNV, set for release in April 2025. The first single sfrom this album, 'Premonition', and 'The Prodigal Ones' has just been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the band's evolving sound.
Over the years, ELUVEITIE has undergone lineup changes, including their latest addition with Lea-Sophie Fischer on violin in May 2024. Despite these changes, the band's essence and soul remains untouched. With nine studio albums, numerous tours all around the globe, and headline shows worldwide, ELUVEITIE continues to be a dynamic force in the metal genre.
As they approach the release of ÀNV, ELUVEITIE remains committed to their roots while exploring new musical horizons. Coming as one of their most profound and earnest albums, ÀNVpresents a result of more than 20 years of intense involvement with Celtic mythology and spirituality, translating deeply pagan knowledge for a modern generation. ELUVEITIE's journey reflects a dedication to authenticity and innovation, ensuring their place as a defining presence in modern metal.
ELUVEITIE are:
Chrigel Glanzmann - vocals, whistles, mandola, bagpipes, bodhran
Fabienne Erni - vocals, celtic harp, mandola
Alain Ackermann - drums
Rafael Salzmann - guitars
Jonas Wolf - guitars
Kay Brem - bass
Matteo Sisti - whistles, bagpipes, mandola
Lea-Sophie Fischer - fiddle
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ELUVEITIE online:
Website http://www.eluveitie.ch/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie
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Twitter https://twitter.com/eluveitie
BEWITCHER Announces U.S. March Tour
All the best tunes belong to the Devil, and Portland’s bastard sons BEWITCHER have returned to take back rock n’ roll in Baphomet’s name. The band is now joining forces with DEATHCHANT to co-headline a U.S. tour in celebration of their latest offering, 'Spell Shock,' along with support from PERSEKUTOR. In conjunction with BEWITCHER's appearance at Hell's Heroes Festival on March 30, the speed metal demons will wreak havoc across the country from March 14 in San Francisco, CA until the final stop back in their hometown of Portland on April 5! The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.
Bassist A. Magus comments, “Few bands are as aligned with us in their love of all things Motörhead and Sabbath than DEATHCHANT. When the opportunity came to join forces for a spring run to Hells Heroes and back, we couldn’t say no. To make this tour even more killer, Romania’s snow obsessed riff-lords PERSEKUTOR will be tagging along. Expect nothing short of ice-cold beer soaked heavy tunes and hellish good times. PARTY ON!”
Joining Von Bewitcher, bassist A. Magus, and drummer A. Hunter in the studio this time was none other longtime BEWITCHER fan Lars Frederiksen. Most of the world knows Frederiksen as a force in his own right, playing in the likes of Bay Area punk heroes Rancid, as well as his own Old Firm Casuals. While to some, it may have been an unlikely pairing with Frederiksen taking the producer’s seat, for everyone in the studio the connection was immediate.
As Frederiksen previously commented on 'Spell Shock': "It’s the best record I’ve ever produced for one of the best bands in the world."
Magus explains about their experience with Frederiksen: “[Lars’] knowledge of heavy metal, black metal and thrash – as well as punk, is vast and extreme. It was definitely a match made in hell.'
'Spell Shock' is out now Century Media Records and can be found HERE.
BEWITCHER U.S. Tour Dates (w/ PERSEKUTOR + DEATHCHANT):
03/14: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
03/15: Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial
03/16: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
03/17: Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
03/18: Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground
03/20: Houston, TX @ Hell's Heroes^*
03/21: Dallas, TX @ TX Tea Room
03/22: Austin, TX @ The Ballroom
03/23: Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street
03/25: Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
03/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
03/27: Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
03/28: St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
03/29: Fargo, ND @ Aquarium
03/31: Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
03/02: Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion*
03/03: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon*
03/05: Portland, OR @ Twilight Cafe & Bar*
05/17: Vancouver, BC @ Modified Ghost Fest^*
^ No Deathchant
* No Persekutor
Since their formation in 2013, Bewitcher has seen their signature “Black Magick Metal” sound go from humble beginnings to new heights of creativity and wild anthemic fervor. A small collection of long out-of-print demo tapes kicked off what has proven to be an enduring line of ripping studio albums, singles and EPs. They have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy live shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.
From its eye-grabbing-and-gouging artwork by Italian horror maestro Solo Macello, to songs like the haunting “We Die in Dust,” to the epic closing track “Ride of the Iron Fox” (“That’s BEWITCHER’s Dokken song!” laughs A. Hunter.) Spell Shock is BEWITCHER at their most evolved and most devastatingly primal. “We wanted it to be an album experience,” says drummer A. Hunter. “Imagine King Diamond’s Abigail in terms of atmosphere merged with the energy of AC/DC’s High Voltage.”
Line-Up:
Mateo von Bewitcher – vox + guitars
A. Hunter – drums + percussion
A. Magus – bass guitar + backing vox
Artwork: Solo Macello
Producer: Lars Frederiksen
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Formats: Gatefold black LP
Ltd. Gatefold lilac LP (300x) available through cmdistro.de and various other retailers
Ltd. Gatefold translucent orange crush LP (US version, 300x) available only from BEWITCHER
Standard Jewelcase CD
Digital Album
PHIL X & THE DRILLS Announce New Album 'POW! Right In The Kisser' Out March 28th via Frontiers Music Srl
PHIL X & THE DRILLS are back and ready to blow minds with their electrifying new album'POW! Right In The Kisser', set for release via Frontiers Music Srl on March 28th. Known for their unique fusion of punk, classic, and modern rock infused with guitar virtuosity, PHIL X & THE DRILLS have carved out a distinctive spot in the rock world—and they’re kicking it into high gear with this upcoming release.
To celebrate this announcement, the band shares the album's second single "Moving to California", following up "Don't Wake Up Dead", alongside a new visualizer available to view below. The track features Jeremy Spencer on drums.
On the new single, PHIL X comments:
"'Moving To California" was always a dream of mine when I was a young guitar player going up in Toronto, Canada. From a distance, it always seemed like the place to be. When I moved there in '97, a lot of the ROCK glamor was gone, but I stayed and stuck to my goals. The song is a reflection of my story & other stories I had heard along the way."
The band—featuring guitar hero PHIL X (Bon Jovi) on lead vocals and guitar and Daniel Spree on bass and backing vocals—is pulling out all the stops on 'POW! Right In The Kisser', with an all-star lineup of guest drummers including Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Ray Luzier(Korn), and Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), among others.
About the album, PHIL X shared:
"'POW! Right in the Kisser' was a good 10 years in the making. 'Battleship' was tracked in 2014. I just kept writing & we'd record & then kept the whole 'different drummer on every song' thing going. It became a very special collection of songs & vibes. It's very exciting for me to share something like that with the world."
Watch the New Visualizer for "Moving to California" below.
The journey of PHIL X & THE DRILLS is one of relentless passion and perseverance. From their early days stirring up the Hollywood rock scene in 2003, to their breakout EP 'Kick Your Ass in 17 Minutes' (2009), the band has always kept fans hooked with their high-energy sound and jaw-dropping performances. As PHIL X became a YouTube sensation through his work demoing vintage guitars for Fretted Americana, the band’s visibility skyrocketed, eventually evolving into the powerhouse known as PHIL X & THE DRILLS.
Over the years, the band has worked with an incredible roster of guest drummers, including Josh Freese ( Sting, Foo Fighters), Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney), and Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), among others. Their most recent release, 'Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 1', showcased the band’s knack for pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable rock tracks.
In 2024, PHIL X & THE DRILLS hit a new career milestone, opening for Mötley Crüe at Summerfest in Springfield, IL, where their performance left 10,000 fans and industry professionals in awe. Now, with 'POW! Right in the Kisser', they’re set to take the next big step in their musical journey.
PHIL X & THE DRILLS:
Phil X - Lead Vocals & Guitars
Daniel Spree - Bass & Background Vocals
Brent Fitz - Drums & Background Vocals
Danish Doom Unit KATLA to Release Debut Album, "Scandinavian Pain," on March 21, 2025 Via Napalm Records!
Three-headed Danish doom monster KATLA is set to take 2025 by the throat with the release of their unmissable debut album, Scandinavian Pain, out March 21 via Napalm Records. After years of honing their colossal sound and live energy, the band delivers an unrelenting blend of raw emotion, gritty riffs, and subterranean sonic battery. The album not only marks a new chapter for the band, but also reflects their rise to acclaim — from humble beginnings at Copenhell Festival, to becoming a standout act in Denmark's heavy music underground. Witness this thunderstorm on European stages, when KATLA will support the mighty death metal force 1914 on their extensive tour starting end of February!
Scandinavian Pain also marks the debut of new KATLA bassist and vocalist Theis Thorgersen. His addition not only breathes renewed energy into the band itself, but imbues an evolved sound that is heavier, darker, and sharper than ever before. KATLA's meaningful yet uninhibited sound and high-energy live performances have positioned them as a force to be reckoned with.
KATLA on "Taurus":
"This was the first song that we created after the departure of our old bassist. We didn’t have a label or a clear plan of what we wanted to do besides making music. Taurus was our first step into the 'newer' sound of KATLA. After making the split 'Overdoser' and trying to up the tempo a bit to make it sound tougher and gritter, Taurus came naturally with the arrival of Theis on the bass and vocal parts, and the visions for the debut KATLA album."
Watch the official music video for "Taurus"
Scandinavian Pain is a cathartic exploration of personal struggles, mental health, and societal critique. Songs like "Dead Lover" and "Grim Jesus" dive deep into themes of overcoming inner darkness and rejecting oppressive systems, showcasing lyrics that resonate with the resilience of the human spirit. "Castle of Purity" is a searing anthem that calls out the abuse and hypocrisy in organized religion — a powerful statement about pushing back against injustice and finding strength in individuality. Produced by Lasse Ballade (known for his work with Solbrud, Alkymist, and Halshug), the record combines visceral sonic landscapes with a deeply personal narrative. Prepare to experience the raw power and unfiltered honesty of KATLA on Scandinavian Pain.
KATLA says about the album:
"Scandinavian Pain is an album about the shame of feeling depressed in a country that in many ways seems to be out of any misery or control of others. The inherent feeling of guilt, the despondent thoughts. The weight of cultural Christianity and being part of a system that is destroying both ours and other lives. It’s about watching the newest season of whatever decadent TV show is on while children are being murdered daily. All the songs are different, yet similar. This time, there’s an affirmation for you, who might need it, a story telling, a short grindy track, something with a blast beat, but of course also heavy sludgy doom. Welcome to the house of pain."
Pre-order your copy of Scandinavian Pain NOW.
KATLA IS:
Rasmus Bang — Drums + Vocals
Marc Lennart Christensen — Guitar
Theis Stenberg Thorgersen — Bass + Vocals
DUSTIN LYNCH GETS “NAUGHTY-CAL” AT 10TH ANNIVERSARY CRASH MY PLAYA POOL PARTY
It was a celebration for the ages, as MULTI-PLATINUM star Dustin Lynch hosted a wet-and-wild 10th Anniversary CMP Pool Party at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa 2025 in Riviera Cancún, Mexico, last Friday (1/17).
Themed “LET’S GET NAUGHTY-CAL,” a rowdy mix of nautical vibes, Yacht Rock flow, and college party chaos ensued for the 4K partiers. Making a grand entrance on jet skis with his band, Lynch rode to the beach in style with a parrot on his shoulder. Then, firing up a full-blown parade once he hit the sand, a mariachi band, samba dancers, and fire-blowers joined him en route to the stage to officially kick off the festivities.
Performing two live sets featuring Yacht Rock covers like “September” (Earth, Wind & Fire), “Rich Girl” (Daryl Hall & John Oates), and “Africa” (Toto), among smash hits across his 10 #1s including “Stars Like Confetti,” “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter),” and latest chart-topper “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” (from Killed The Cowboy), Lynch also stunned the packed pool with a surprise guest appearance by fellow BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville labelmate Jason Aldean for a tequila shot toast.
Dressed as the “captain” of the bash, Lynch brought his famed spinning wheel featuring hilarious activities like “Get George Michael'ed” and “Mullet from DL,” alongside awarding prizes for the best-dressed fans in a NAUGHTY-CAL Costume Contest.
CREDIT PHOTO: RILEY MAU
Offering back-to-back days of unpredictable music and mayhem, Lynch started the party early this year by hosting an Oversized Beer Pong Tournament for the first time the day prior (1/16). With CMT host Cody Alan joining Lynch for the first round, check out CMT Hot 20 Countdown for on-site footage airing February 1 and 2 at 9 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT on CMT.
Having thrown see-and-be-seen pool parties in Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, and Lake Ozark, MO, as well, with special pop-ups by Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down), Jordan Davis, HARDY, Uncle Kracker, MacKenzie Porter, and Little Big Town, the Grand Ole Opry member has played to over 4 MILLION fans spanning five headline runs, in addition to touring with Country’s biggest names like Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, and Brad Paisley.
Adding to his list of landmark shows, Lynch next has a bucket list billing headlining DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE in Morrison, CO, on April 16. Presented by Coors Banquet, a percentage of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). Supported by Sister Hazel.
CREDIT PHOTO: RILEY MAU
ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving 10 #1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying over 4.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album Killed The Cowboy (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), featuring #1 “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll),” is currently making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2X PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his latest KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR, in addition to touring with Country’s biggest names including Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.
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Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Teams w/ Norman's Rare Guitars for Auction Benefiting Fire-Impacted CA Shelters
The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history and one of country music’s most passionate animal advocates, Miranda Lambert, has partnered with legendary guitar dealer Norm Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars to help Los Angeles area animal shelters with wildfire recovery.
Harris is as widely known for his compassion and generosity as he is for his knowledge of guitars, which is well-attested to in the Netflix documentary “Norman’s Rare Guitars.” He and a close friend have each donated a one-of-a-kind Gibson R9 1959 Les Paul Reissue Custom Shop Murphy Lab guitar for auction to benefit animals.
“The fires have displaced so many people and animals, and I wanted to do something that would immediately help the overcrowded animal shelters,” shared Harris. “When my friend said he wanted to buy one of these guitars – but that he didn’t want the guitar – he wanted to auction it and have the funds go support animals, I jumped right in and said I’d donate one, too. These are two incredibly special guitars, each with a slightly different finish that I hand-selected. The guitars have a value of over $8,000 each, but this is for charity, so I hope people will be generous.”
“Although I haven’t met Norm, I’ve heard about him and his guitar store for years and the next time I’m in L.A., it will be my first stop,” said Lambert. “There’s nothing better than finding another like-minded music and mutt-loving person and I’m really honored that he chose to partner with MuttNation.”
The auction is live HERE through Saturday, January 25 at 5 p.m. CT. 100% of the funds raised from the auction will benefit Los Angeles area animal shelters.
About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev, in 2009, MuttNation Foundation is a donation-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization that has raised over $10 million in support of its mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation provides support through the MuttNation-Tractor Supply Relief For Rescues Fund to shelters and supporting organizations in times of natural disaster. MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, a pet line of toys and supplies that benefits the Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores throughout the U.S. To learn more, visit www.muttnation.com.
About Norman’s Rare Guitars
After its establishment in 1975, Norman’s Rare Guitars grew to become a pillar of the music industry in Los Angeles and beyond. Celebrities, rock legends and everyday music lovers know the shop for its exceptional collection of vintage instruments and accessories. Over the years, Harris has demonstrated a knack for connecting top musicians with guitars that capture their style. More importantly, he has provided several generations of musical legends with a place where they can jam and find inspiration including Joe Bonamassa, Taylor Hawkins, John Oates, Lenny Kravitz, Post Malone, Slash, Machine Gun Kelly and plenty more. His store, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, has become a destination and he has become a celebrity through his YouTube channel which has more than 500,000 subscribers. He is also the author of two books about vintage guitars and the subject of the current Netflix documentary, “Norman's Rare Guitars.”
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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Sphere Deepens Kenny Chesney's Sense of His Own Music
When Kenny Chesney signed on to be only the sixth act and first country artist to play the 17,600-seat Sphere, he understood that he would be re-thinking many aspects of how he and his band would be approaching his iconic live show. With a wrap-around 160,000 square foot screen that extends from the stage across the domed ceiling, as well as sound that can be dialed in almost to the specific seat, the potential to deepen how the songs hit wasn’t lost on the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee.
“I have always said No Shoes Nation is voracious in how they consume our music and the live shows, especially in the stadiums,” Chesney explains. “But now we have the potential with the way this theater is built, along with the super high-definition screen and sound, to almost have the music consume No Shoes Nation. The visuals and the mix will wrap around them, go over their heads and reinforce everything we’re doing on the stage.
“So, it’s not just seeing us, it’s having this whole new super vivid, full immersion way to experience the show, the band and absolutely the songs.”
As he began building the set list for Sphere, Chesney took a long look at his 33 No. 1s, as well as all the multiple week No. 2s and Top 5s, plus the fan favorites that have never been singles – and began thinking about how to build something that would give the concertgoers even more. Needing to shoot content on the patented Big Sky camera, which requires 12 people to operate it, the emotional core and sense of freedom of the songs started to emerge as a theme.
“I have always cut songs that felt real and true to my life,” says the man Wall Street Journal called “The People’s Superstar” of his revelation. “But in really listening, really thinking about what these songs say, I realized: there’s an awful lot of freedom to the songs, whether the narrator or the person being sung about, and an awful lot of facing life on its terms, but realizing you have the power to find the best possible outcome in any situation.
“When we were starting to think about what we should shoot, how to present the songs in this completely consuming environment showed me how much No Shoes Nation has been coming for the joy, but also for the sense that life can be lived fully no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Twenty years into playing stadiums, I’m amazed at the things I’m still learning about the songs I’ve been blessed to sing.”
Sphere is known for its 167,000 individual speakers, which can be dialed in to each section with dazzling specificity, and almost engulfing visual capabilities that deliver over 171 million pixels across the world’s highest-resolution LED screen. When you add in the songs that have defined people’s lives and coming of age in the 21st Century, the potential for the 12-night stand in Las Vegas is abundant.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Jan. 31 starting at 10 a.m. PT via KennyChesney.com. Early access to tickets via various VIP package tiers is also possible now via Vibee, the music-forward destination experience company serving as the official VIP Concert & Hotel Package partner for Kenny Chesney’s Live at Sphere residency. All Vibee packages offer guests a choice of premium tickets including Sandbar (general admission floor) or reserved seating, a collectable laminate and lanyard and access to an immersive fan experience curated in partnership with Kenny Chesney himself. For more information and to get early access to tickets via packages on sale now, visit KennyChesney.Vibee.com.
Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas is presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum.
Kenny Chesney Rehearses for Upcoming Sphere Shows | Photo Courtesy of Kenny Chesney
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JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES ‘FULL THROTTLE TOUR’ 2025 POWERED BY PATRIOT MOBILE
ACM Artist of the Decade and 3X Entertainer of the Year Country powerhouse Jason Aldean today announces he will hit the road on his Full Throttle Tour 2025 Powered by Patriot Mobile, featuring special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn, and Dee Jay Silver.
Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on May 23 and will travel North America, with stops including Toronto’s Budweiser Stage, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Denver’s Ball Arena, Grand Rapid’s Van Andel Arena, Des Moines’ Wells Fargo Arena, Charleston’s Credit One Stadium and more before wrapping up in West Palm Beach at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre on October 4th.
As previously announced, Aldean is also set to co-headline the iconic Fenway Park in Boston, MA on May 30th with Brooks & Dunn. Patriot Mobile serves as the official sponsor of the tour.
Tickets will be available starting with artist presale beginning Wednesday, January 22nd. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the first general on sale beginning Friday, January 24th at 10am local time. Presale and on sale dates vary by market; see full routing below and check local listings at JasonAldean.com for more information.
For a full list of VIP packages and next level fan concert experiences including premium tickets, VIP Lounge access and a pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A with Jason Aldean, visit vipnation.com.
FULL THROTTLE TOUR 2025 DATES:
Fri May 23 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center&
Sat May 24 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage&
Sun May 25 — Saratoga Springs, NY — Broadview Stage at SPAC&
Fri May 30 — Boston, MA — Fenway Park#%
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About Jason Aldean:
ACM Artist of the Decade and 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean has garnered nearly 30 No. 1 career hits, over 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold with “his own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). His history-making and prolific career has included nearly two decades of chart-topping hits, including “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” “Fly Over States,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” “Amarillo Sky” and more. The Grammy-nominated hit-maker earned the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart-more than any other artist- since his debut in 2005, with “songs of small-town living, love and loss that have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard). With the 2023 release of his 11th studio album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, and his sold-out nationwide Highway Desperado Arena Tour, Aldean continued his “country superstar status" (Variety). The album earned the Georgia native his first career Hot 100 chart-topping hit with “Try That In A Small Town”- which earned Billboard Award nominations (2023) for “Top Song Sales Artist” and “Top Selling Song”- as well as the fan-favorite track “Let Your Boys Be Country” and current single, “Whiskey Drink.” Produced by longtime producer Michael Knox, Highway Desperado followed Aldean’s double album, MACON, GEORGIA, which earned the singer/songwriter praise for honing “in on his vision for this era of his career” and kicking off “his career's next era” (The Tennessean). The project’s featured the history-making, multi-week No. 1 Grammy-nominated "powerful duet" (Rolling Stone) “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood, which won ACM Single of the Year, iHeartRadio Country Song of the Year, and CMT Collaborative Video of the Year as well as Billboard and GRAMMY nominations. Currently in the studio working on new music, Aldean most recently graced the cover of Hook & Barrel Magazine’s January 2025 Cover, where he spoke about his career to date and new music and what is on the horizon in 2025. For more information, visit www.jasonaldean.com.
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BLEED FROM WITHIN - Release Video For New Single 'A Hope In Hell'
Fresh off a monumental tour supporting genre greats SLIPKNOT across the UK and Europe, BLEED FROM WITHIN have released the video for their new single 'A Hope In Hell'. The latest cut from the new album Zenith, which is set for release on the 4th April via Nuclear Blast Records, is a brooding, anthemic slab of the kind of cutting-edge, modern metal that BLEEDhave become synonymous with.
On the new single, the band comment:
"'A Hope In Hell' is one of the more melodic cuts from our latest album and one that we all connected with early in the writing process. The evolution of this song is a great indicator of what we've explored on our latest release; we've pushed ourselves melodically but also found a dark and heavy groove that really underpins our sound. Looking at the lyrics, life doesn't get any easier and everyone you know is dealing with its challenges. We are caught in repeating cycles of adversity and hardship, but our perception can change once we accept that growth is on the other side of such things. Take from that what you will just know that we're rooting for you. Enjoy."
Pre-order and pre-save Zenith now at:
https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/zenith.ema
Bleed From Within - 'A Hope In Hell' (Official Music Video)
Catch BLEED FROM WITHIN across North America in 2025 supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM on 'The Poisoned Ascendancy' tour, before they return to the UK and Europe for 'The Zenith Tour', where they'll be joined by AFTER THE BURIAL and GREAT AMERICAN GHOST.
THE POISONED ASCENDANCY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025
supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM
19.04.25 - MO, Chesterfield - The Factory
20.04.25 - NE, Omaha - Steelhouse
22.04.25 - WI, Green Bay - Epic Event Center
23.04.25 - MI, Grand Rapids - GLC Live At 20 Monroe
26.04.25 - IL, Chicago - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
27.04.25 - MI, Detroit - The Fillmore
29.04.25 - PA, Pittsburgh - Stage AE
30.04.25 - PA, Philadelphia - The Fillmore
02.05.25 - MA, Boston - MCM Music Hall At Fenway
03.05.25 - QC, Laval - Place Bell
04.05.25 - ON, Toronto - Great Canadian Resort Theatre
06.05.25 - DC, Washington - The Anthem
07.05.25 - NY, New York - The Rooftop At Pier 17
09.05.25 - PA, Bethlehem - Wind Creek Event Center
11.05.25 - TN, Nashville - The Pinnacle
13.05.25 - KY, Corbin - Corbin Arena
14.05.25 - GA, Atlanta - Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
17.05.25 - NC, Charlotte - Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
18.05.25 - NC, Raleigh - Red Hat Amphitheater
2025 Festival Dates
15.06.25 - UK, Download Festival
26.06.25 - NO, Tons Of Rock
14.08.25 - DE, Reload Festival
Tickets for all dates are available now at bleedfromwithin.com
Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums
This Gift Is A Curse Ascend into Darkness on New Single
Though they bonded together after a chance encounter, for the past 16 years, This Gift Is A Curse have pushed the confines of underground metal to violent extremes. On their upcoming fourth album, the Swedish band extend their all-encompassing reign with a cold, hard fist. Heir claims metal's crown of thorns behind an unruly arsenal of hardcore and sludge-encrusted black metal.
Today, This Gift Is A Curse are releasing the second single off Heir. "Ascension" serves as the album's harrowing finisher, summoning the darkness that dwells within us all.
Listen to "Ascension" below.
Heir comes out March 7, 2025 on Season of Mist.
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"Ascension" is a post-apocalyptic liturgy that delves into the arcane spectrum of the human soul. This Gift Is A Curse unleash a torrent of blackened riffs, cascading over relentless blast beats that echo the primordial chaos from which all darkness is spawned. Jonas A. Holmberg vocals tear through the soul with a visceral intensity, swallowing you inside a ritualistic trance. Livmødr's Laura Morgan's haunting chants weave through the aural onslaught, providing an otherworldly contrast that beckons the spirit to rise amidst the ashes and transcend into the realm of shadows.
This Gift Is A Curse defies the transient trends of music, instead choosing to carve its path with the bones of the fallen. Their forthcoming album, 'HEIR,' is a relentless pursuit of the extreme, a mosaic of human suffering and the dark beauty that lies within. As the album prepares to sear its mark upon the world, one thing is clear: There will be no heirs to the throne of darkness that This Gift Is A Curse occupies. The crown is theirs alone, forged in the fires of creation and destruction, a beacon for those who dare to walk the shadows.
Line-up
Jonas A. Holmberg - Vocals
Patrik Andersson - Guitars, Vocals
David Deravian - Guitars
Lars Gunnarsson - Bass
Christian Augustin - Drums
Recording Studio
The Overlook Studio, Gävle, Sweden
Production Credits
Produced, Engineered & Mixed by William Blackmon at The Overlook Studio.
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Guitars recorded at Laard studios and House of Inge Studio. Engineered by Daniel Noring and TGIAC.
Bass recorded at Cold Barn with the help of Daniel Noring.
Vocals recorded at Cold Barn by TGIAC.
Guest Musicians
Laura Morgan (of Livmødr) - Vocals on Kingdom (Track 1), Old Space (Track 9) & Ascension (Track 10).
Cover Art
Jonas A. Holmberg / House of No Light .317 (Instagram)
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Hall of Fame Singer/Songwriter Daryl Hall Set for U.S., U.K. Dates with Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook Featuring Concert at London’s Famed Albert Hall May 19
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall is launching his 2025 international touring slate with a series of shows featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze starting March 22nd at the Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas, ending May 25th at the Brighton Centre in the U.K. and including a date at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall on May 19th. See full tour dates below.
Tilbrook has previously performed with Hall on his award-winning web series, Live from Daryl’s House. “I’ve toured with Glenn in the past, and I’m a fan of his songs, and it will be great to work with him again,” said Daryl, whose previous tours included acts Howard Jones, Elvis Costello and Todd Rundgren. The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set in front of the house band to open, then joining Daryl Hall on-stage to close the show.
Added Tilbrook, “I am so excited to be playing with Daryl and his fabulous band this year. After having a blast touring with them in 2021, and re-igniting the flame in Daryl’s House in 2023, I look forward to reuniting with them and playing some of my favorite songs, Daryl songs and some other stuff that you’ll love! Come down and don’t break the furniture.”
After opening night in Houston on March 22nd, Hall and Tilbrook will hit San Antonio, St. Louis and Erie, Pennsylvania, among other U.S. stops before heading over to the U.K. May 17th for dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton as well as the May 19th show at the Royal Albert Hall
in London which will represent Daryl’s first-ever solo performance there. Another leg of the tour will be announced shortly.
2024 was a very busy year for Hall. He celebrated the 10th anniversary of his Pawling, NY venue, Daryl’s House, with a free concert for fans on October 31st.
Hall also toured with Elvis Costello, and released D, his first solo album in 13 years, co-produced by fellow RHOF inductee Dave Stewart, who co-wrote seven of the nine new original songs, with Hall penning the other two, on Virgin Records.
Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook Tour Schedule
March 22 – Arena Theatre – Houston, TX
March 25 – Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX
March 28 – WinStar World Casino – Thackerville, OK
March 30 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO
April 1 – Warner Theatre – Erie, PA
April 3 – Genesee Theatre – Waukegan, IL
April 5 – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Mt. Pleasant, MI
May 17 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK
May 19 – Royal Albert Hall – London, UK
May 21 – Symphony Hall – Birmingham, UK
May 23 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK
May 25 – Brighton Centre – Brighton, UK
Loss Becomes Release "Sonder" Album + Share "Blink Once" Video
LOSS BECOMES — Brian Tsao, guitar; Will Gomez, bass; Anthony Copozzi, vocals; Anthony Lopardo, guitars; Sean Ageman, drums — have released their new album SONDER today, January 21. Get the album, which is being released digitally via The Orchard, here.
Limited edition colored vinyl and limited edition digipak CDs will be available via Silent Pendulum Records (SPR). Those items are available here.
Today, the band has shared the video for "Blink Once," a thrashy banger that captures the band in live performance mode.
Watch the video, which premiered over at Revolver, below.
"Life moves very fast," says Copozzi, offering insight into the song. "Sometimes relationships grow and last forever, and sometimes relationships shatter into a million pieces and that person becomes a stranger on the street. Some of the people you start out life with usually aren't at the finish line with you. Some of them leave and then come back. Most of the time, you realize the fact that they never filled your cup after you've been filling theirs for years. It's not fun when you realize some of the closest people in your life aren’t actually rooting for you at all. Sometimes they are rooting against you. This song is about exactly that. 'Blink once and you’ll miss me.''"
About the album as a whole, he explains:
"Sonder: The feeling one has on realizing that every other individual one sees has a life as full and real as one's own, in which they are the central character and others, including oneself, have secondary or insignificant roles.
'Sonder' is a word that has helped me connect a few dots about the lyrical content for this record, after the fact. I owe the title to my oldest brother Danny aka Yogi Reben. We "stroke philosophy" sporadically over the phone. He's not local to me anymore but we touch base regularly. Over time, I try to be more considerate and understanding of my surroundings. Especially the people — be it strangers or even close friends and family.
"I applied that perspective to the lyrics on this record, which all have different emotional points of views — both mine and others. It's not a concept record, but each song touches upon one another in some way."
LOSS BECOMES LIVE SHOWS:
1/25 — Amityville, NY — AMH (supporting Moontooth)
2/1 — Queens, NY — Bar Freda (supporting Kuru)
3/7 — Brooklyn, NY — Woodshop (supporting Pathogenic)
4/4 — Manassas, VA — The Salisbury Center (supporting Age of Ruin)
4/5 — Richmond, VA — Bandito’s (supporting Age of Ruin)
4/6 — York, PA — Skid Row Garage (supporting Age of Ruin)
6/5 — Potsdam, NY — SLC Arts (headlining)
6/6 — Poughkeepsie, NY— Reason & Ruckus (headlining)
ABOUT LOSS BECOMES:
Hailing from Queens and Long Island New York, Loss Becomes are not your typical metal band. Guitarist, YouTuber, and Chef/Owner of Mission Sandwich Social, Brian Tsao, has put together a band like few others. Accompanied by long time friend Will "Doc" Gomez (Johnny Cage is a Fake, Tiger Flowers), Anthony Copozzi (Thracian), Anthony Lopardo (Westfall Recording Company), and Sean Ageman (Washed Up Media), Tsao and his bandmates have shaped Loss Becomes into a unique blend of metalcore with flashes of nu metal, hardcore thrash, and more. Having initially crafted their sound during the depths of the pandemic, Loss Becomes journey hasn't always been an easy one. After several years of hard work, the end product has been unleashed upon the world to critical acclaim. The music is unforgivingly aggressive with Anthony Copozzi’s ferocious enthusiasm heard on every lyric, giving the band what can only be described as a full aural assault. Loss Becomes are hungry and are forgetting their manners. Having performed alongside such acts as Alien Weaponry, Darkest Hour, Dr.Acula, Dying Wish, Extinction AD, Moon Tooth, Norma Jean, Swollen Teeth, and more, the band is no stranger to the stage. Loss Becomes are ready and able to take on all challenges regardless of genre and deliver a crushing live set.
Estonian Metalcore Quartet PRIDIAN Share Third Single “Out For Blood”
It might be their biggest year yet: After announcing their signing to label Century Media Records last September and releasing two hard-hitting singles, PRIDIAN isn't slowing down anytime soon. The band from Estonia is delivering their third single with “Out For Blood” while continuously teasing their upcoming album, which is set for a spring release this year.
Listen to "Out For Blood" HERE
“Out For Blood” is almost a battle cry with its raw, hard-hitting lyrics, which encapsulate a relentless pursuit of justice while overcoming influences and perceptions from the outside world. Musically, the track captivates with a chaotic nature through its energetic riffs paired with EDM-style synths. Atmospheric elements, such as the almost robotic voices, create an addicting dynamic and relentless energy that makes one want to see this song come alive live.
Watch the Music Video for "Out For Blood" below.
“Out For Blood” showcases that PRIDIAN is not afraid to get a bit more experimental with their sound. With “Near Dark” and “idoldust” released prior, fans of the genre can keep their anticipation for this record high.
About PRIDIAN
Initially formed in 2018 by guitarists Jörg-Erik Hanikat and Martin Randalu, drummer Robert Leht, and completed by singer Laur Lindmäe, who joined in 2021, Estonian band PRIDIANquickly evolved their very own style and take on modern metal. Having released an album called 'The Rotten Unknown' under their name ÆØNS in 2021, the band was nominated for the “Metal Album of The Year” at the Estonian Music Awards and built the foundation of what’s to come under their new name.
Rebranded as PRIDIAN, the band released their debut EP 'Cybergnosis' in the fall of 2023 and constantly elaborated their unique sound. Their modern take on industrial soundscapes, metalcore, and catchy hooks made them known in the rising Estonian metal scene and beyond. Just one week before opening Sunday’s mainstage at the infamous Euroblast Festival in Cologne – their first-ever performance in Germany – the band announced their signing with German metal label Century Media Records to release their brand new single “Near Dark”, embarking on a new chapter of the band’s history.
PRIDIAN are:
Laur Lindmäe - vocals
Jörg-Erik Hanikat - guitar
Martin Randalu - guitar
Robert Leht - drums
Get Together Foundation Announces “Show of Helping Hands” Relief Concert
In reaction to the devastating situation that Los Angeles has been experiencing with the wildfires, the Get Together Foundation in cooperation with Rock Cellar Productions is making a difference. Plans are set for a fire relief concert that will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, starting at 6:00PM at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA. LA-based musicians will unite for the “SHOW OF HELPING HANDS” –an evening of live music and more in
support of this worthy cause. Hosted by LA’s own Rita Wilde, the line-up will include: Micky Dolenz, Laurence Juber (Wings) & AIRFOIL, Jeff Alan Ross (Peter Asher, The Lovin’ Spoonful), Carl Verheyen Band, Bernard Fowler (The Rolling Stones), Rob Morrow, Rosemary Butler, Steve Postell (The Immediate Family), Phil LoPresti (Billy Gibbons), Alisan Porter (winner of The Voice), Freebo & Alice Howe, Carly Smithson (American Idol), The Delgado Brothers, Kevin Cardasco, John Pratt, and The Tribe, with more to be announced.
This is the perfect opportunity for Angelinos to come together and help each other in this extreme time of need. 100% of the proceeds raised will go to the cause.
Donations will benefit the Guitar Center Music Foundation, to help replace musical instruments lost in the fires, the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association, and other such organizations that will put the money to immediate use.
“Since the beginning, my wife Mare and I have always been inspired by the 60s ideals of peace, togetherness, and love to help solve contemporary problems such as systematic homelessness. We have developed a unique way to unite music-lovers and social do-gooders in service of worthy causes, with the common goal of bringing about change. We are an action-based organization making a difference” –Kevin Wachs, Co-Founder
The Get Together Foundation is an LA-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to action since 2001. GTF has a significant history producing benefit concerts for various causes including a live streamed telethon for COVID 19 crisis relief in 2020 (for the LA Mayor’s Fund) and a Concert for Ukraine in 2023. Their valued partnerships, which include Hope the Mission, The Midnight Mission,
and other such agencies, help provide a greater continuum of care to the community.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CONTACT:
Kevin Wachs, executive producer: kevin@gettogetherfoundation.com
Website: gettogetherfoundation.org
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:00 PM
LOCATION:
THE CANYON 28912 Roadside Dr., Agoura Hills, CA 91301
• Plenty of parking
• Tickets: https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/show-of-helping-hands-fire-relief-agoura-hills/
HANGMAN'S CHAIR - Release New Single 'In Disguise'
Ahead of their next studio album, Saddiction, due on 14th February 2025 via Nuclear Blast, French doom metal pioneers HANGMAN´S CHAIR are back with their new single 'In Disguise'. A haunting, slow-burning shoegaze doom track that drifts through layers of sorrowful distortion. Its mournful lyrics unravel the weight of depression, echoing the isolation and darkness that consumes the soul.
HANGMAN'S CHAIR comments about 'In Disguise': "Wheather, debts, long time since failure, low motivational level, the feeling of a need to take action… already depressed? January 20th, more commonly known as “Blue Monday”, what a perfect day to release our third single “In Disguise”. A last fix before the launching of SADDICTION on Valentine’s Day. Enjoy!"
About Saddiction: "SADDICTION is the contraction of 2 words, sadness, and addiction. It means the addiction to sadness. 7th effort of the band, for us, Saddiction is the second album of the new trilogy that started with A Loner back in 2022 and it’s the logical continuity. Keeping up with the cold, massively reverbed, and chorused atmosphere but now mixed with what Hangman’s Chair has been known for, the heaviness and the low-tuned sound, thanks to the magical sound engineer Francis Caste, once again. Valnoir of Metastazis designed the cover and resumed what the identity of Hangman’s Chair is all about in its purest form, concrete, pavement, bleakness, and ultra-modern solitude of the Parisian « banlieue ». Now, please don’t blame us for your saddiction. It has always been here. In your hearts, February 14th, 2025."
Pre-Order Saddiction here:
https://hangmanschair.bfan.link/saddiction.ema
Stream 'In Disguise' here:
https://hangmanschair.bfan.link/in-disguise
Watch the video for 'In Disguise' below.
About HANGMAN'S CHAIR:
HANGMAN'S CHAIR, formed in 2005 in Paris, are one of the most unique-sounding Doom Rock bands currently active. Through the years, they have found and fine-tuned their own sonic brand, somewhere at the crossroads between TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY, and SISTERS OF MERCY, to name a few, mixed with a certain street credibility connected to the group’s roots in hardcore. Each album takes its strength and essence from the band members’s life experiences, which they portray with unflinching honesty. Whether it is the loss of band members, drug overdoses, or the hardships of living in suburban Paris, all those human emotions resonate within each of their songs as they embrace the darkness and transform it into something beautiful, heavy, and melancholic.
HANGMAN'S CHAIR is:
Julien Chanut - Guitar
Cédric Toufouti - Guitar, Vocals
Mehdi Thepegnier - Drums
Clément Hanvic - Bass
CRAZY LIXX Unveils New Single “Hunt For Danger” + Video
Swedish hard rockers CRAZY LIXX unveil their new single “Hunt For Danger”, taken from their highly anticipated new studio album, titled 'Thrill Of The Bite' and set for release on February 14, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. A new video, available below, accompanies the track.
Guitarist Chrisse Olsson comments on the new track:
“I'm really excited about our next single and music video release for 'Hunt For Danger,' from our upcoming album 'Thrill Of The Bite.' To me, this song is the perfect result of drawing inspiration from all the music I grew up with and all those great bands that influenced me and my musicianship from an early age. A song with a vibe from a time and an era that really made a mark and shaped my life, and still inspires me to make music to this day. When I first pitched this song to the band, I was fairly convinced that they would like it just as much as I do, and I'm extremely proud of the result, and everybody's contribution in making this into what I feel has the potential to become a real CRAZY LIXX classic. An obvious choice for a single in my book, and I'm glad the label and the band agreed. This is a song that is sure to take you back in time.”
Watch the New Video for "Hunt For Danger" below.
Vocalist Danny Rexon expresses his enthusiasm for the new album, by saying:
“So stoked to finally reveal the news of our upcoming album, set to be released in February 2025. Even though we did release some new songs on the compilation album earlier this year, it has been quite a while since the fans got a proper full length studio album with all originals, but now we can finally announce that that time is soon upon us. And dare I say that this album is one really worth waiting for? Personally, I'm really proud and happy with how it came out and I think that the response to the two singles we've put out so far ('Call Of The Wild' and 'Little Miss Dangerous') gives us a clear indication that our fans seem to agree.”
Since the latest studio album release with 'Street Lethal' back in the winter of 2021, fans have been eager to hear new CRAZY LIXX material, and even though the compilation album 'Two Shots At Glory' (2024) gave the listeners some covers, fresh takes on old songs, and a couple of new tracks, this next studio album is what they have all been dying to hear.
'Thrill Of The Bite' promises to elevate CRAZY LIXX’s rock music to new heights. Following the success of their previous album 'Street Lethal' (2021), this new record is packed with powerful anthems, memorable riffs and melodies, electrifying guitar solos, and the larger-than-life sing-along energy that fans have come to expect from the band, delivering what is already shaping up to be one of the bands strongest works in their 20+ year career.
The album features tracks that highlight the band’s ability to balance their nostalgic, sleaze-metal roots with their love for the 80s and early 90s, drawing inspiration from the flamboyant heavy metal and movies of that era alike. CRAZY LIXX have teased a few tracks, suggesting a turn to a heavier, riff-driven style while maintaining their signature melodic choruses and glam-influenced attitude.
With 'Thrill Of The Bite', CRAZY LIXX are poised to continue their reign as one of Sweden’s premier retro hard rock bands, solidifying their legacy in the global scene while pushing their creative boundaries even further.
CRAZY LIXX are a Swedish heavy metal / hair metal / hard rock band hailing from Malmö, Sweden formed in 2002. Known for their energetic performances, catchy hooks, and an unapologetic revival of the glam metal sound from the late 80s, CRAZY LIXX has become a flagship of the New Wave of Swedish Sleaze Metal. The band draws inspiration from acts like Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, RATT, Skid Row and Guns N’ Roses, creating a perfect blend of melodic hard rock with modern production values and a keen eye (and ear) for 80s and 90s nostalgia.
CRAZY LIXX first gained global recognition with their breakthrough albums 'Loud Minority' (2007), 'New Religion' (2010) and 'Crazy Lixx' (2014), including hits like “Blame It On Love”, “21 'Til I Die”, “Hell Raising Women” and “Girls Of The 80s”, who have all become favorites among the fans and classics in the modern hair metal community.
The band’s lineup has evolved over the years, but it is led by founder and frontman Danny Rexon, whose vocals, songwriting and music production skills are the driving force behind the group. Alongside him, the band currently consists of bassist and creative sidekick Jens Anderson, guitarists Jens Lundgren and Chrisse Olsson, and the newest addition in the form of drummer Robin Nilsson.
CRAZY LIXX are:
Danny Rexon - Vocals
Jens Lundgren - Guitar
Chrisse Olsson - Guitar
Jens Andersson - Bass
Robin Nilsson - Drums
One OK Rock Drop New Track "Puppets Can't Control You"
Fueled By Ramen band ONE OK ROCK have today released a brand new track "Puppets Can't Contol You," available now at all streaming services — LISTEN below.
The song was exclusively premiered during the first episode of the nationally televised drama Mikami Sensei in the band's native Japan just before its digital release, and will be featured on ONE OK ROCK's much-anticipated, forthcoming album DETOX, which arrives everywhere February 21 and available for pre-order + pre-save now.
Featuring a number of acclaimed producers including multiple GRAMMY® winner Rob Cavallo and GRAMMY® nominees Dan Lancaster and Pete Nappi, DETOX marks the band's 11th full length, studio release and set to arrive as the band celebrates their 20th anniversary next year.
Last month, the band heralded the announcement of DETOX by sharing the singles "+Matter," along with an official music video, joining previously released album tracks "Delusion:All" and "Dystopia." The band performed "+Matter" ahead of its release during their recent "2024 Premonition World Tour," which was enjoyed by nearly 200,000 fans over just eight shows across seven different countries last month. Standing out as their largest global run to date, the tour notably showcased their massive full-scale stadium show in Europe and North America for the first time ever.
ONE OK ROCK recently announced details for their 2025 Latin American tour, which kicks off in Mexico at the Tecate Pa’l Norte festival in Monterrey on April 4th, and highlighted by their first trip back to South America since 2017 to play their biggest shows on the continent to date (full itinerary below). For more information, please visit here.
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ABOUT ONE OK ROCK:
Founded in Tokyo during 2005, the quartet—Taka [vocals], Toru [guitar], Tomoya [drums], and Ryota [bass]—have unassumingly emerged as a global phenomenon and one of Japan's hottest exports with dozens of international gold and platinum certifications and billions of streams. Beyond six consecutive Top 5 entries and three #1 debuts on the Japanese Top Albums Chart, the group's global imprint has grown with a foothold stateside. They stand out as the rare force of nature who can tour alongside either The Smashing Pumpkins or Ed Sheeran—with whom they co-wrote '"Renegades" for the film Rurouni Kenshin: The Final. Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), ONE OK ROCK’s most-recent studio album Luxury Disease debuted at #1 in Japan marking the band’s fourth straight chart topping album in their home country following the blockbusters 35xxxv, AMBITIONS, and EYE OF THE STORM. Luxury Disease is highlighted by the singles “Save Yourself,” “Let Me Let You Go,” and “Vandalize,” the latter of which featured as the ending theme for SEGA’s Sonic Frontiers.