Jager Henry and The Nocturnal Affair Announce Two Epic Nights of Rock

WHISKEY A GO GO TICKETS

JAGER HENRY, grandson of legendary

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and son of drummer Jason Bonham will be headlining along with THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR as they will bring down the house at the iconic

Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA on March 17. The show will be a high-energy celebration of everything rock ‘n’ roll stands for—soaring guitar riffs and powerful vocals, combined with pure, unadulterated passion.

LAS VEGAS TICKETS HERE

Get Ready "Sin City" Las Vegas, NV, Smash Mag Presents as the celebration continues with an epic show on March 21 as

SMASH MAG PRESENTS

Rockstars Of Tomorrow Musician Academy.

THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR + JAGER HENRY will bring a new level of intensity to this performance, showcasing their dynamic stage presence and musical mastery in another intimate and epic setting.

Jager Henry not only harnesses this power in his songs, but he also transmits it out loud through an intriguing and infectious hybrid of rock, metal, and alternative. One moment, he might scream straight from the gut over gnashing distortion only to enrapture with an airy melody in the next. He unassumingly continues one of the most respected bloodlines in rock ‘n’ roll history as the son of powerhouse drummer Jason Bonham and the grandson of

Led Zeppelin drum icon John Bonham, yet he heeds his own calling as a frontman and songwriter.

“Vegas, we are coming your way, and with the tragedy that has been going on a portion of merch sales will go to support those affected by the LA fires. Let’s make it count.”

- JAGER HENRY

THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR

"Cross Me Out"

TOP 10 MOST ADDED!

TOP 10 GREATEST GAINER!

#34 CHART DEBUT!

OVER 2.5 MILLION VIDEO VIEWS!

The "Cross Me Out" video is a full cinematic experience led by singer Brendan Shane and guest stars actress, video game journalist, model, and author Lisa Foiles.  Foiles was a regular cast member on 'All That' on Nickelodeon, as well as appearing on 'Even Stevens', 'Malcolm in the Middle', and more!

Trapped in an immersive visual assault on your senses, the 'Cross Me Out' video takes the viewer on a roller coaster journey between fantasy and reality, experiencing multiple environments. This is the video that will make you want to SEE music the way it was intended. You can see it for yourself in less than four minutes.....and don't ever let anyone

Cross You Out! 

Discovered by Grammy nominated

Disturbed bassist John Moyer

Produced by Johnny Andrews 

(Seven #1 Hits including

Three Days Grace, All That Remains, Halestorm) & Mixed by Wyatt Oates (Fozzy)

THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR

will be gearing up as support for the upcoming 

FOZZY "2025th Anniversary Tour", presented by the #HAPPENS Radio Concert Series.

Thu 17 Apr - Springfield, MO - The Riff

Fri 18 Apr - Wichita, KS - Temple Live

Sat 19 Apr - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios

Sun 20 Apr - Albuquerque, NM - SunshineTheater

Mon 21 Apr - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom

Thu 24 Apr - Las Vegas, NV - Count's Vamp'd

Fri 25 Apr - Los Angeles, CA - Whisky A Go Go

Sat 26 Apr - Fresno, CA - Strummer's

Sun 27 Apr - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Mon 28 Apr - Anaheim, CA - The Parish @ House Of Blues

Wed 30 Apr - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater

Thu 01 May - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater

Sun 04 May - Des Moines, IA - Wooly's

Mon 05 May - Madison, WI - Majestic Theater

Tue 06 May - Ft Wayne, IN, - Piere's

Thu 08 May - Cadillac, MI - Venue Event Center

Fri 09 May - Joliet, IL - The Forge

Sat 10 May - Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

Sun 11 May - Belvidere, IL - Apollo Theater

Mon 12 May - Wyandotte, MI - District 142

Simon McBride (Deep Purple) Announces "Recordings: 2020-2025" + Shares "Ordinary World"

Simon McBride, one of the most celebrated guitarists to emerge in recent years, announces the release of his new album Recordings 2020–2025 out March 14 on earMUSIC. 

The first single, a fascinating take on Duran Duran's 1992 hit track "Ordinary World," is available now for streaming and download. "This is such a beautiful song," Simon McBride shares about the single. "I wanted to try a different feel on it. Like with any version of a song, it's important to me to be creative but also pay respect to the original."

McBride’s meteoric rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Since joining Deep Purple in 2023, he has captivated audiences worldwide, playing a crucial role in the band's latest chart-topping album =1. His journey — from years of hard work as a solo artist to gracing the covers of music magazines and celebrating multiple number one chart positions — is the kind of story rock and roll dreams are made of.

Recordings 2020–2025 showcases McBride’s unique musical style, a dynamic blend of blues, hard rock and jaw-dropping guitar mastery. Featuring raw, intense studio sessions, it captures the essence of McBride’s high-energy live performances. Alongside original material, the new album includes handpicked covers such as "Ordinary World"; Mr. Mister's "Uniform of Youth"; and Bryan Adams’ "Kids Wanna Rock."

With flawless performances and exceptional production quality, this collection of rare tracks is essential for rock fans. For those who have followed Simon McBride’s journey with Deep Purple, the new album offers an exciting glimpse into his versatility and musical brilliance.

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MAJESTICA Unleahes New Album 'Power Train'

Swedish symphonic power metal band MAJESTICA embarks on an exhilarating new chapter with the release of their latest album, Power Train, available today via Nuclear Blast Records.
Fans can expect a spellbinding musical journey, filled with powerful riffs and epic choruses that awaken dreams and transport listeners into a majepic fairytale world.

Staying true to their creative process, MAJESTICA once again took full control of the production, writing, recording, and producing of the album themselves. Most of the recording took place in their new creative home, Majestic Studios, while the mixing was expertly handled by Jonas Kjellgren, who previously worked on A Christmas Carol and Metal United.

Visually, Power Train is brought to life by Jan Yrlund / Darkgrove Design, whose stunning artwork invites fans to step onto the platform, hear the call of “all aboard,” and embark on an unforgettable metal journey.

To mark the release, MAJESTICA has unveiled a spectacular new music video for the track 'Battle Cry', delivering yet another epic visual experience for fans worldwide.

Hop aboard the Power Train now and join MAJESTICA on this thrilling ride!

Chris Davidsson comments on the album release:

”Finally our new album is about to be released! It has been a long process and we are very happy with how it turned out. Can’t wait to hear what you all think about it! The album has a lot of dynamics, reminding about a train ride, it goes fast, slows down, mid-tempo, full on again, and so on. I think it has something for everyone, so jump on board the train and enjoy the ride! All aboard!”

Tommy Johansson continues: ”The song ’Battle Cry’ takes you back to when Vikings sailed the seas in a fast, melodic and sing-along pirate metal tune.
The sound is very much inspired by Running Wild with some glorified elements from the old ReinXeed era. Set your sail and listen to our battle cry!”

Watch the video below :

Listen to the album on all platforms: 
https://majestica.bfan.link/powertrain-album

MAJESTICA is:
Tommy Johansson | guitars, vocals
Petter Hjerpe | guitars
Chris Davidsson | bass
Joel Kollberg | drums

Archers Release New Single "Never Enough" via SBG Records ​

ARCHERS, Wisconsin's powerhouse metalcore band, have dropped their latest hard-hitting single, "Never Enough," produced by Matt Good and available now via SBG Records. Known for their intense energy and emotionally charged lyrics, ARCHERScontinue to carve their name into the modern metalcore scene. In celebration of the release, Revolver Magazine premiered the official music video for the single, which can also be seen below.

The band will be on tour supporting Catch Your Breath beginning February 6th in Seattle, WA and will be playing multiple festivals this summer.

"'Never Enough' is a story too many of us are familiar with -the chemistry between two people who aren’t good for each other. These relationships are addictive by nature, and oftentimes toxic, resulting in conflict both internal and external. Never Enough addresses the uncomfortable side of this kind of relationship, acknowledging the 'temporary high' of lapsing into toxicity. Because although there’s conflict and you might know it’s unhealthy, breaking the bonds for good is a lot harder than dealing with the familiarities with the thing you’ve come to know,"says the band.

STREAM "Never Enough"

https://orcd.co/never-enough

WATCH BELOW:

Wisconsin-based band ARCHERS is a force to be reckoned with. Emerging in 2015 as the brainchild of founders Ben Koehler (guitar) and Nathanael Pulley (lead vocals), the duo laid the foundation for a dynamic musical journey. Sharing a passion for both the metalcore and pop-rock worlds, it wasn’t long before their casual creative outlet became a project that encapsulates the ups and downs of life, mental health, and relationships. With Oscar Porter (bass/vocals) and Grayson Mesarosh (drums) later joining the ranks, the members of ARCHERS continue to carve their path in the music industry on their own terms.

The turning point for ARCHERS arrived in 2020 with the release of their EP, New Normal. Their infectious soundscapes and introspective lyrics reminiscent of scene heavy-hitters like Dayseeker and Sleep Token resonated with listeners early on in their sonic development. From then on, the band has only fine-tuned their sound with standout singles like “Bitter” and “Say This Sober.” Each song weaves a story that is both vulnerable and visceral, a juxtaposition that resonates with the band’s loyal fanbase. There is strength and power to be reclaimed in the darkest of times, and ARCHERS find the light through their punchy blend of distorted guitars and soulful vocals.

Venturing beyond the studio, ARCHERS has been consistently touring across the country since 2022. From making waves at Louder Than Life Festival and Blue Ridge Rock Festival to selling out rooms alongside acts like Savage Hands and Boys Of Fall, the energy and passion poured into their live shows continues to propel them forward. Gearing up for the release of a new EP in 2025, the future of ARCHERS looks bright.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Supporting Catch Your Breath

02/06 - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile

02/07 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre

02/08 - Bend, OR - Volcanic Theatre Pub

02/10 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

02/11 - Pomona, CA - The Glass House

02/12 - Phoenix, Arizona - The Crescent Ballroom

02/14 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer City Music Hall

02/15 - Dallas, TX - South Side Music Hall

02/16 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

02/17 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live Midtown

02/20 - Orlando, FL - The Abbey

02/21 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)

02/22 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre

02/24 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

02/25 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry

02/27 - New York, NY - The Gramercy Theatre

02/28 - Cambridge, MA - The Middle East Downstairs

03/01 - Montreal, QC - Théâtre Fairmount

03/02 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House

03/04 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge

03/05 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater

03/07 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater

03/08 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex

06/10 - Berlin, DE • Kantine Am Berghain

06/11 - Hradec Kralove, CZ - Rock For People Festival

06/12 - Munich, DE • Strom 

06/13 - Interlaken, CH - Greenfield Festival

06/15 - Donnington Park, UK - Download Festival

06/16 - Bristol, UK • Exchange

06/18 - London, UK • The Black Heart

07/19 - Caddot, WI - Rock Fest

ARCHERS:

Nathanael Pulley - Vocals

Ben Koehler - Guitar

Oscar Porter - Bass/Vocals

Grayson Mesarosh - Drums

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Post-punk legends Pink Turns Blue presents 'Dancing With Ghosts', previewing 'Black Swan' album and European tour dates

European post-punk stalwarts Pink Turns Blue present their new single 'Dancing With Ghosts' and accompanying video, confronting the agonizing reality of toxic relationships, those soul-draining connections we often share with the people closest to us.  It's a raw exploration of the struggle to escape the "ghosts" of the past and the arduous, but ultimately liberating, journey toward self-preservation.

This is the third offering from their forthcoming album 'Black Swan', a term used for an unexpected event that, in retrospect, is rationalized as if one could have prepared for it. This record is set for release on limited edition vinyl, CD and digitally via Orden Records on February 28,

Earlier, the band shared 'Stay For The Night', a celebration of the postpunk - goth rock - darkwave community, and the lead track 'Black Swan (But I Know There Is More to Life)', the album's only ballad, which delves into profound questions about existence, life’s purpose and the beauty of the world.

Today made up of Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Paul Richter (drums) and Luca Sammuri (bass), Pink Turns Blue - named after a Hüsker Dü song - emerged in 1985 in the first generation of gothic rock. Their 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.

Mic Jogwer shares, "An exclamation to escape a complicated relationship, 'Dancing With Ghosts' is a song about our difficulty of breaking out of an unhealthy bond. Some last a lifetime – and are not good for us at all. They suck all our energy, never give, always take. And whatever we do, it's never right and never good enough. And since it's often our best friend, mother, or sister, it feels like we owe them something, but every time we try to do something good for them, we just feel miserable and used. There is no easy way out, because whatever we do, we lose. These spirits will haunt us forever unless we challenge them and eventually manage to leave them behind. We're Dancing With Ghosts."

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

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.

As of February 7, 'Dancing With Ghosts' is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp. The full 'Black Swan' album will finally be released on limited-edition vinyl and CD editions, as well as digitally on all streaming platforms, on February 28. It can now be pre-ordered in physical formats, or digitally via Bandcamp.  Tickets for Pink Turns Blue's upcoming tour dates can be ordered at https://pinkturnsblue.com/ live-dates.

CREDITS
Music & words written by Mic Jogwar
(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

ISRC code DEAA12512006  
Photos by Daniela Vorndran for Black Cat Net

Publicity of Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
Apr 04  Hamburg, Germany @ Fabrik
Apr 05  Münster, Germany @ Gleis 22
Apr 11  Leipzig, Germany @ Moritzbastei
Apr 12  Cologne, Germany @ GEBÄUDE 9
Apr 25  Stuttgart, Germany @ clubCANN
Apr 26  Hannover, Germany @ Musikzentrum Hannover
May 09  Rüsselsheim, Germany @ Das Rind
May 10  Bochum, Germany @ Bahnhof Langendreer
May 16  Bremen, Germany @ Tower Musikclub
May 17  Berlin, Germany @ Lido
May 23  Nuremberg, Germany @ Club Stereo
May 24  Munich, Germany @ Hansa 39, Feirwerk
Jun 28  Izegem, Belgium @ Cultuurhuis De Leest
Aug 28 - Philadelphia PA @ Milkboy
Aug 29 - Brooklyn NY @ AMOC - Brooklyn Made
Aug 30 - Boston MA @ Sonia
Aug 31 - Montreal QC @ Casa Del Popolo
Sept 4 - Toronto ON @ Baby G
Sept 5 - Detroit MI @ Smalls
Sept 6 - Chicago IL @ Bottom Lounge
Sept 7 - Columbus OH @ Rumba
Sept 10 - Nashville TN @ East Room
Sept 11 - Atlanta GA @ The Masquerade
Sept 12 - Charlotte NC @ Snug Harbor
Sept 13 - Orlando FL @ Conduit
Sept 14 - Miami FL @ Gramps
Oct 31  Whitby, UK - Whitby Pavilion Theatre


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OBSCURA - Unleash A Sonication + Watch The Video For 'In Solitude'

Germany-based progressive metal titans OBSCURA return with A Sonication, the highly anticipated second installment of their ambitious trilogy concept, out now via Nuclear Blast Records worldwide. This marks the band’s seventh full-length release and their second with Nuclear Blast, showcasing a bold evolution in sound while staying true to their signature complexity and innovation.

Elegant yet commanding, A Sonication seamlessly bridges OBSCURA’s past and future, capturing their relentless pursuit of musical progression. Written and recorded during extensive worldwide touring in support of their previous album, A Valediction, the new record was finalized with award-winning producer Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (In Flames, Bring Me The Horizon, Architects) in Gothenburg, Sweden. With the instrumental tracks completed, frontman Steffen Kummerer finished vocals and acoustic guitar sections using custom-built ENGL amps, while Nordström helmed the mixing and mastering process. The result is a heavier yet brighter sonic landscape, underscoring OBSCURA’s commitment to refinement and expansion.

Lyrically, A Sonication delves into layered meanings and interpretations. The title itself—derived from the process of using sound waves to agitate particles—offers a multifaceted perspective, blending scientific principles with philosophical introspection. Each composition embodies a personal episode from Kummerer’s life, further connecting the album to A Valediction as part of the ongoing trilogy. To visualize the album’s theme, acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Kreator, Hatebreed) was enlisted, crafting a silver-toned aesthetic that seamlessly complements OBSCURA’s sonic and visual identity.

To mark the release of A Sonication, OBSCURA unveils the official music video for ‘In Solitude,’ offering fans a first glimpse into the album’s immersive world.

Watch the video below:

Listen to the album on all platforms: 
https://obscura.bfan.link/aslp

Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments:

"With A Sonication our seventh full length album sees the light of day, and we can’t be more proud of the record and how it turned out. The overall introverted, almost melancholic vibe and pace matches perfectly with the theme of the second album of our ongoing trilogy that started a few years back, releasing A Valediction in 2021. The fragile and human touch, featuring edges and dynamics back to back, turned into a unique album to be heard best with a good system or classy headphones. Obscura will embark on a relentless touring schedule covering the next years. Listen to the record, and see you at a venue near you.“ 

SHRED FEST 2025
OBSCURA - ATHEIST - ORIGIN  - DECREPIT BIRTH  - FRACTAL UNIVERSE

20.04. San Diego,CA - Brick by Brick 
22.04. Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater 
23.04. Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater 
24.04. Lawrence, KS - The Granada 
25.04. Dallas, TX - Trees 
28.04. Orlando, FL - Conduit 
20.04. Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819 
30.04. Richmond, VA - Canal Club 
01.05. New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre 
02.05. Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs 
03.05. Quebec City, QC - Salle Montaigne 
04.05. Ottawa, ON - Overflow 
05.05. Montreal, QC - Fairmount Theatre 
06.05. Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace 
07.05. Pittsburg, PA - Preserving 
08.05. Chicago, IL - Reggies 
09.05. Minneapolis, MN - The Caboose 
10.05. Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre 
12.05. Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room 
13.05. Calgary, AB - Dickens 
15.05. Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre 
16.05. Seattle, WA - El Corazon 
17.05. Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom 
18.05. San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge 
20.05. Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater 
22.05. Los Angeles, CA - 1720 

Ticketlink: realmofobscura.com/live

NYC's Ecce Shnak presents 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP & future-creepy video for 'The Internet'

NYC-based outfit Ecce Shnak presents their debut EP 'Shadows Grow Fangs' via Record Man, Records, showcasing incomparable ingenuity and limitless invention over five songs. The quintet also present their new video for the title track. 

If there’s a fine line between wild-eyed, inspired genius and utter, irrepressible insanity, that’s where you’ll find Ecce Shnak, teetering on a neon tightrope. With David Roush as composer, bassist, and one of two singers, he is joined by Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn(drums).

This EP runs the gamut from slow-burning meditations on love’s indispensability to mockery of the web from the perspective of a time-traveling poet – “What the fuck is the internet?!” Of course, this might sound a little ‘zany’, but it’s really not. Not at all. It’s intricately constructed, methodically fashioned, and – while undeniably offbeat – as serious and logical as it’s entertaining.

Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY), their debut EP was mixed by Nicholas Vernhes  (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, The Fiery Furnaces, Dirty Projectors, Wild Nothing, The War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Greg Calbi (John Lennon, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, Todd Rundgren).

Ecce Shnak subverts notions of style, playfully but reverently embracing multiple forms across the spectrum, while addressing weighty themes and notable trivia with striking articulacy. “Each genre has its own manner of expression, mannerisms, history, motivations, virtues, flaws, limitations, and so on," says David Roush. At my best as a composer and lyricist, I listen to and respect each one, then whatever I take from their souls informs mine, inhabiting it, expanding, and merging.”

Ecce Shnak recently shared the single 'The Internet', an eclectic gem that makes a fine mockery of the web from the perspective of a time-travelling poet, following the downtempo groove-inducing opus 'Prayer on Love' and the lead track 'Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy' a 150-second track about 19th Century English philosopher Jeremy Bentham that combines math-metal, post-rock and choral anthems.

 
“Though we’re just releasing it now, the song 'Shadows Grow Fangs' is around 15 years old. I started writing it before I had even committed to a life as a musician, when I was a mere 25-year-old living and working in South Philadelphia, thinking I would become a psychotherapist some day. 'Shadows Grow Fangs' is about the tragic misunderstandings of ourselves, other people, and everybody’s wants and needs in those horrifying moments in which we feel abandoned and threatened. Tragically, sometimes people alienate ourselves from one another precisely when we need each other most. Worse still, sometimes we alienate ourselves from each other precisely when we could be of greatest help to one another," saysDavid Roush.

"The terrifying “shadows” of abandonment and the perils of conscious life “grow fangs” of merciless resentment, revenge, nihilism, and gross misanthropy. When we chomp each other in this state, we chomp ourselves, too. Maybe that was our point all along, but how could we know either way? We are terrified and confused. To be sure, a state of terror and confusion is rarely a state that gives rise to our best selves, but it is a state we often find ourselves in! It’s a hard to state avoid, as a human being anyway. How do we avoid this jackassery? This is not a bitter rhetorical question. It is a genuine moral challenge, and one of the basic moral challenges of a human life."

As of February 7, 'Shadows Grow Fangs' is available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music. Ecce Shnak's EP release show will take place on February 26 at the Red Pavilion in New York.

CREDITS
Music written / composed by David Roush
David Roush - vocals, classical guitar, drum kit, keyboard
Jeff Lucci - electric guitar, electric bass
Isabella Komodromos - background vocals
Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY)
Mixed by Nicholas Vernhes
Mastered by Greg Calbi
Video directed by Milton Walker and David Roush
Animation by Shuyler Nazareth
Produced by Beth Narducci and David Roush
Artist photos by Tommy Krause
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR


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Imminence Share Video For New Single "Death Shall Have No Dominion" — WATCH // U.S. Tour In March!

With the remarkable global success of the latest album The Black, released on April 12, Imminence have recently proven themselves to be one of the fastest growing acts in the modern alternative music scene. The astonishing results from the band's first full U.S. headline tour, resulting in a majority of sold out dates, a 100% sold out European headline tour in October this year, and the first-ever Australian headline shows completely sold out, mark the end of an outstanding 2024 for Imminence. 

Even after the busiest year in the band's career, Imminence show no signs of slowing down.

2025 starts with the merciless release of the heaviest and most extreme track ever been composed by this Swedish armada.

If the last album was a journey through the deepest realms of The Black itself, the new single "Death Shall Have No Dominion" takes us right down to the bottom of the unforgiving, vicious, and ferocious void that is The Black. Seamlessly combining the unmistakable trademark string arrangements and lead violin melodies, performed by singer Eddie Berg, with an instrumental foundation that pays tribute to Scandinavian death and black metal, Imminence delivers a perfectly unique sound that the fans have chosen to name "violincore."

Watch the video below:

"Just when you might have thought that you knew what to expect, we turn around and give you a new single. And not any kind of single. I honestly don't think there has ever been a more extreme track coming from this band. We want to show you that The Black goes deeper and darker than you could ever imagine, and we intend to take you there with us," says guitarist Harald Barrett.

Imminence recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their debut album I, with a re-release featuring newly recorded vocals and new mix and master. The Reclamation of I has been nothing short of success and with a million total combined online followers, 400,000,000 streams, and sold-out shows all over the world, Imminence highlight the journey taken over the past decade by the announcement of their first European arena headline shows. The brand new show concept "The Black Finale" will present the band like never before and take place in five carefully selected cities in December 2025. Directly following the release of "Death Shall Have No Dominion" comes "The Black Tour: Scandinavia 2025," followed by "The Return of The Black Tour: North America 2025," both tours with already high demand on tickets in all territories. 

IMMINENCE ON TOUR:
WITH LANDMVRKS + JILUKA:
3/8 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
3/9 —  Montreal, QC — L'Olympia
3/10 — Toronto, ON — History
3/11 — Cleveland, OH — The Agora
3/12 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore 
3/14 — Chicago, IL — The Riviera
3/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave 
3/16 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
3/18 — Denver, CO — The Ogden
3/19 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
3/21 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
3/22 — San Diego, CA — Observatory Northpark
3/23 — Phoenix, AZ — Marquee 
3/25 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
3/26 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
3/28 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
3/29 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
3/30 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/1 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVA
4/3 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Roxian
4/4 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
4/5 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom

Daniel Arison Drops Soul-Stirring Single "Selfish," the Heartbeat of His Upcoming Album

Singer, songwriter, and producer, Daniel Arison, has released his highly anticipated single, "Selfish," today. This deeply personal track marks a pivotal moment in his creative journey, as it was the first song

written for his upcoming album and became the thematic foundation for the entire project.

Daniel recalled the pivotal moment that inspired the song during a recent studio session with his producer, Larzz. "I walked into the session and knew exactly what I wanted to write," Daniel explained. "I told Larzz the story behind the title: one day, I had a huge blowout with one of my friends. He came to me and yelled at me for an hour and a half, accusing me of being self-involved—never calling, never asking how he was, never making the effort. In the moment, I felt really defensive and denied everything he said. But a few days later, I sat with myself and thought, ‘Maybe you’re right. Maybe I am selfish.’”

This moment of self-awareness became a turning point not only in Daniel's personal life but also in his creative process. He channeled the complex emotions of defensiveness, sadness, and eventual acceptance into the song. "It was a weird moment of realization and acceptance of who I was in that moment—a human being capable of making mistakes," Daniel shared. "The friendship wasn’t the same after that, but writing 'Selfish' felt like a huge relief. It was like saying out loud what I had been afraid to admit, and that honesty became the core of the album’s direction."

"Selfish" invites listeners to reflect on their own imperfections while finding solace in the humanity of those flaws. With its intimate lyrics and evocative production, the song sets the stage for a body of work that delves into vulnerability, transformation, and emotional complexity. Now available on all major streaming platforms, "Selfish" gives fans an intimate glimpse into the soul of Daniel Arison as he gears up for his album release.

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Daniel’s journey into music began early, with a natural inclination towards learning multiple instruments and experimenting with songwriting. His childhood was steeped in an environment that fostered creativity and self-expression. Daniel's artistic talents also extended into acting, which he pursued all throughout his younger years, further showcasing his versatility.

In his music, Daniel Arison masterfully weaves intricate stories that explore themes of love, identity, and personal growth, drawing from his own diverse life experiences. His songs are a testament to his deep introspection and emotional honesty, qualities that have endeared him to fans around the world. The upcoming album promises to continue this narrative, offering a collection of songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Fans can look forward to the release of additional singles and visualizers, building anticipation for the full album later this year.

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF MANDOKI SOULMATES WITH A MEMORY OF OUR FUTURE

Continuing the international success of the Mandoki Soulmates’ latest album, A Memory Of Our Future, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Vice President Jason Hanley invited Leslie Mandoki to the Rock Hall to celebrate “30 Years Of Soulmates” in the motherland of rock music. “We are thrilled to welcome Leslie Mandoki to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to commemorate 30 years of Mandoki Soulmates and their latest album, A Memory of Our Future,” Hanley said, and honored Mandoki's oft-quoted maxim that “music is the greatest unifier," especially in this "labyrinth of crises where the compass has seemingly been lost."

This Thursday evening in the Theater of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland became one of those memorable magical moments: During an evening of stories, film and music, the audience was treated to a look behind the scenes in the new film Mandoki Soulmates Inside Sound, shown here for the first time. The legendary musicians in the Soulmates are seen recording in the studio and playing live on stage; we see what backstage life is like and learn about the nearly-lost art of creating an entire album using a completely analog process, from first note to final vinyl LP. The film was followed by a Q&A with Leslie Mandoki, a devotee and master of analogue recordings, which he views as a way to honor his fans, saying he insists on their quality to send “a handwritten love letter to our audience—not a text message.” In addition, many fascinating stories about playing with the Soulmates over 30 years were recounted, including tales of band and Rock Hall members Chaka Khan, and the late Jack Bruce and Jon Lord.

Mandoki expressed his very personal gratitude to the Rock Hall and the audience: “What an honor be here in the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and to present our new album A Memory Of Our Future here. My father was right when he told me on his deathbed ‘Don't dream your life, live your dream.’ I was 15 years old, and that became my life’s motto.”

Leslie Mandoki's own story begins with his escape from behind the Iron Curtain to pursue freedom of musical expression, which eventually led to his work as a producer for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees including Phil Collins, Chaka Khan, and Lionel Richie, as well as working in key roles with icons of rock music such as Eric Burdon, Jon Lord, Robin Gibb, and Peter Frampton, as well as Jennifer Rush und Bonnie Tyler, and ultimately to the founding of the Mandoki Soulmates band. This virtuosic meeting of musical minds has been rightly called a “band of bandleaders,” and Leslie has become known as the “Hungarian Quincy Jones,” dubbed thusly by Steve Lukather and Al Di Meola. Younger Soulmate, bassist Richard Bona, explains: “Leslie and Quincy have the same kind of essence to pull out forces and put them together to get to this result. So, it’s a wonderful gift he’s got.” The late, great Jack Bruce compared this ability to unite different characters in the band, both humanly and musically, with Duke Ellington.

In 1992, Ian Anderson, Jack Bruce and Al Di Meola became founding members of what, until then, was Leslie Mandoki's project band, Mandoki Soulmates. Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) describes Leslie as the “master chef in the kitchen, mixing all these exotic spices and mystical musical influences together. He is a great musician and it’s very rare that you get good musicians and good record producers in one person. He is the mastermind, we just turn up for work.” Over the years, Leslie has continued to bring new musicians into the fold, and the Soulmates have developed into a unique supergroup with 13 albums, several live DVDs, Blu-rays, and countless concerts worldwide. The result of all this was once summed up by Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) who simply described the Soulmates as “one of the best bands you will ever hear.”

Mandoki's vision for the Soulmates band is to bring progressive jazz-rock back to sociopolitical relevance. For him, music has always been an expression of freedom. With intellectual, poetic lyrics, the band takes a stand on sociopolitical change. Even after more than 30 years, the Mandoki Soulmates prove that they are one of the most creative and committed bands of our time. A Memory Of Our Future impresses not only with its musical brilliance, but also with its profound messages that encourage and unite us in a challenging world. As Supertramp saxophonist and Mandoki Soulmates member John Helliwell tells it, Leslie is “a bona fide rock star who travels in the circles of presidents and prime ministers—Mikhail Gorbachev called Leslie ‘my old friend’ and told him that rock and roll was instrumental in tearing down what Churchill called the Iron Curtain. Leslie’s whole story, which he tells through his music, is about escaping oppression and standing up for freedom – and for this he was honored by Henry Kissinger“.

Mandoki explains: “In these trying times, when the bridge-builders in our society are missing or ineffective, we artists have a responsibility to respectfully, and with humility, give something back to the audience – for their decades of love, and for carrying us in their hands forward to this day.”

“Especially in New York, where I've recently spent much time, A Memory Of Our Future is getting traction with American media as one of the ‘most important albums of the year.’ At the Times Square billboard in New York City, our album cover beamed at me with the caption ‘Modern Day Masterpiece.’ The black swan cover image is an eye-catcher, and is prominently displayed in the trendy record stores in New York and London—and it literally shone like a light at the end of the tunnel for my Soulmate John Helliwell and me from the LED wall in London’s Waterloo Station. The euphoric reviews, especially from America, really touch me: I fled to the West through the Iron Curtain as a young musician almost 50 years ago, so this is a realization of a dream. As a teenager in the East, I was immensely proud of my seventh-generation tape copy of a copy of a copy (etc.) of a Jethro Tull album that I played (in mono) on my “Tesla” brand tape recorder. I dreamed that one day my own records would be presented in the legendary HMV flagship record store on London’s Oxford Street.” Soulmates founding member Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull says, looking back on Leslie Mandoki’s story, “Leslie often thinks of himself as a ‘refugee,’ escaping from something disagreeable and leaving the past behind. But I prefer to think of Leslie as one who arrives in a new place, with new resolve, new commitment, new optimism.”

As is customary at events like this at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, after the main event, Mandoki met the enthusiastic audience members, talking with them and signing CDs, LPs, and the 30 Years of Mandoki Soulmates Tour Book until late in the evening.

For Further Information:
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THE VICE Announce New EP "A Great Unrest" and Unleash Gloomy Video for First Single and Title Track! ​

Swedish dark metal act THE VICE has announced the release of the band's upcoming five track EP A Great Unrest, set to be released on March 7 via Noble Demon. 

Following the success of their latest full-length album, Dead Canary Run (2024, Noble Demon), THE VICE embarked on an exciting journey to create a series of EPs. The addition of Joel Öhman, a long-time collaborator, has transformed the band into a finely-tuned quartet, enriching their sound with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

The first offering from this new chapter, A Great Unrest,  has this growth on full display, amplifying every inch of the foundation made of blackened metal, ambient pop and unbridled rock n roll. 

The five tracks - three new ones, a cover of "1 Sun" by Miley Cyrus and a rearranged version of "Welcome The Storm" from the latest album - were recorded in the fall of 2024 at Studio Underjord (Skraeckoedlan, Magna Carta Cartel, Haystack among others) in rural Sweden.

Fresh off of writing and recording a full album, this EP was the perfect way to musically break the "limitations" that can come when working to create a really unified piece of art.

And while it wasn't exactly Fantomas-levels of diverse tracks, sound engineer and owner of the studio, Joona Hassinen really pulled his 'A' game giving it a coherent sound. "A Great Unrest" sounds a bit lighter, yet more harsh than "Dead Canary Run" with an electrified, distorted tension running throughout. 

In support of the upcoming release, THE VICE have unleashed the first single and title track of the EP. The song is accompanied by a new & gloomy music video, which you can watch below.

Listen to "A Great Unrest" HERE

Guitarist Rickard about the track: "To me, 'A Great Unrest' is everything that The Vice is all about, boiled down to its purest form. One sinister fucking riff, a couple of choruses trembling with fierceness, passion and rebellion, and a final act to release all that built up tension in a beautiful, yet most ominous way. All in under three and a half minute, really think we obliterated every head of every nail with this one."

Regarding the EP's themes, the band adds: "Thematically there wasn't any other ideas, thoughts, than usual when entering the studio. The Vice is, has always been, and will forever be about unrest, rebellion, those mixed feelings of unease and ecstacy when balancing on the last inches of the edge, about to plunge into the void. Some songs here and there have more specific themes, but in general it's reflections and ideas about this existence from a quite calm, gathered perspective though always prepared, anticipating the moment when the tension breaks and the unknown madness begins. Somewhere along the way the visual representations like the cover art, music video, title etc all started to lean towards some kind of cold war aesthetics. This was absolutely not intentional, never discussed and nothing we'd naturally turn to. Sure some things led to the other, but at least some of it feels like the music just had an inherent vibe of that, cold, metallic, bleak, post-war vibe."

"A Great Unrest " will be coming out on March 7 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

The Vice are:
Rickard - Vocals & Guitars 
Charlie - Bass 
Petter - Drums
Guest appearance by Joel Öhman (Piano)

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FROLIC Release Live Album from Death Angel Christmas Show, Full Set Proshot Video

OAKLAND, CA - Bay Area Thrash Metallers FROLIC have released "FROLIC: Live At the Great American Music Hall" a live album and full-set video from their performance at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA in support of Death Angel's 2023 Christmas celebration and Forbidden's first performance in 11 years.

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Lead Singer and Guitarist Edgar Sanchez shares: "One of the most epic times of our lives, careers, and for the band itself. That performance is now forever cemented for all to witness. We are excited to share this live album with everyone."

Drummer Elijah Post adds: "We're very thankful to Death Angel and Forbidden for giving us the opportunity to show the world that Bay Area Thrash lives on in today's underground. For 2025, we have plans to record a second studio album and go on tour. We're just getting started."

Formed in 2014, FROLIC has enjoyed a substantial rise in popularity in recent years--sharing the stage with Suicidal Tendancies, Death Angel, Possessed, Forbidden, Biohazard, Eyehategod, Warbringer, Goatwhore, Hatriot, Bewitcher, Mordred, Blind Illusion, Hellfire, and many more.

Band Members: 
Edgar Sanchez (Lead Vocals, Guitar)

Lenny "Real Steel" Ramirez (Guitar, Backing Vocals)

Zak Kufeld (Bass, Backing Vocals)

Elijah Post (Drums)

Production Details
"FROLIC: Live At the Great American Music Hall" was produced using high-fidelity multi-channel audio captured directly from the soundboard by front-of-house engineer Ivan Garcia and mixed and mastered by Andrew Peacock.

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Queer Latin Country Artist Angie K Releases New Self-Titled EP

2024 was a break out year for El Salvador-born, rising country singer/songwriter Angie K which found the powerhouse vocalist making her Grand Ole Opry debut and premiering her video for “Golden” in Times Square via CMT. Showing no signs of slowing down, she is kicking 2025 off with the release of a personal and reflective self-titled EP available today. Named a 2025 Artist to Watch by both Consequence and the Nashville Scene, Angie K is a co-writer on all six tracks of the independent release called, “fiery and fierce,” by Entertainment Focus. Produced by acclaimed writer/producer and BMI Songwriter of the Year, Stephony Smith, listen to Angie K HERE. 
 
“This is definitely one of the toughest projects I’ve ever made,” shared Angie K. “Not so much in the studio with the band but writing these songs and deciding on what made the cut. Purposely choosing the most vulnerable ones…that took a lot of emotional work.” 
 
She continues, “Putting something so personal out requires letting go of the way people might react to it, as an artist that’s hard to do. ‘Red Dirt’ and ‘Death of Me’ are songs about deep grief. While ‘Games’ and ‘I’m Going Under’ have repressed anger and frustration coursing through them. ‘Stay’ and ‘Golden’ are both about me finding my way out of those darker feelings. This EP is a snapshot of my life when I wrote these songs. I’m so proud of it and excited for folks to go on this emotional journey.”
 
The release of the EP comes on the heels of a major personal life moment for the out, country artist as well, her engagement to longtime love, Marissa Boucher. Angie shared the news exclusively yesterday with Us Weekly, “When I pulled out the ring and she saw it, I knew she was going to say yes. We both cried, it was the best moment of my life. Then she ran and got her bag and pulled out a ring too! It was an unreal moment. Then as if the night couldn’t get better, as we walked back to the restaurant, a violin player started playing some of our favorite songs — all pure chance. It really was the most perfect way to end the night.”

A 2024 CMT LISTEN UP artist, Angie K was born and raised in El Salvador until age 11 before moving to Georgia, with her love for country music was nurtured from a young age. Her mother’s dedication, saving up to bring her to Nashville to the Grand Ole Opry, came full circle with her making her Opry debut last Aug., fulfilling a lifelong dream. The Holler “Artist You Need to Know” is set to return to the Opry stage on Feb. 15 to celebrate the new EP. 

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

The EP release follows a recent collaboration with Jimencio for the Tejano and country music infused “Yo Quiero Todo.” Co-penned by Jimencio and Angie K, it is the first collaboration between the Nashville artists, with the duo lauding an unconditional love that withstands all circumstances. Listen to “Yo Quiero Todo” HERE. 

The queer country artist first made her mark on Music City with bilingual track, “Real Talk,” catapulting her onto the country scene as a “Highway Find” on SiriusXM’s The Highway. The EP features two unreleased tracks “Games” and “I’m Going Under as well as recent releases “Stay,” “Death of Me” and “Red Dirt on Mars,” which left Billboard praising her “disarming vulnerability.” 
 
A member of the 2023 CMT Next Women of Country class, Angie worked on the EP with legendary writer/producer Smith, who penned the smash hit “It’s Your Love” for Tim McGraw/Faith Hill and has received cuts from some of music’s biggest stars including The Chicks, Shania Twain, Barbara Streisand, Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark, Reba McEntire and more. She explained the influence Smith had on her when it came to releasing “Death of Me” in a “Holler Nashville Session” sharing, “It's a very vulnerable song, and I almost didn't put in on the record, but I'm glad I did - just because of the stories I've heard of people relating to it.” 

As an out and independent artist, she has accumulated over 20 million+ streams and 500k+ followers. Angie has also shared the stage with Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Melissa Etheridge and more. She took the main stage at Nashville Pride and the Reverb Stage at CMA Fest last year. 
 
Fans can find Angie K this spring and summer performing at Tortuga Music Festival, Gulf Coast Jam and NEBRASKAland Days. For the latest stay tuned at officialangiek.com/ and follow along @officialangiek on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Photo Credit: Marissa Boucher

Scotty McCreery Joined by Christian Artist, Jason Crabb for New Version of “Red Letter Blueprint”

2024 was another milestone year for Triple Tigers Recording artist Scotty McCreery. From being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry to headlining his blockbuster Fall of Summer Tour to releasing his critically acclaimed album Rise & Fall, named one of the 30 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2024 by Rolling Stone, the singer/songwriter continued to push himself to new heights creatively. 
 
Showing no signs of slowing down, McCreery is starting 2025 with a moment of reflection releasing an updated version of his country and gospel blending “Red Letter Blueprint” featuring GRAMMY and Dove Award winning Christian artist, Jason Crabb. Called “nostalgic yet fresh, with faith references that candidly reflect the singer's real-life core beliefs” by Taste of Country upon release last year, listen to the new version of “Red Letter Blueprint” HERE.  
 
The pair are set to give their first live performance of the song on the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, Feb. 11. This will also be McCreery’s first performance on the stage during the Opry100 year-long celebration. Visit Opry.com to purchase tickets. 
 
“Jason’s voice is just out of this world powerful,” McCreery shares. “When he sings, you can feel the emotion in every note and the belief in every word. I’m a fan, and it’s an honor to have him sing this song with me.”
 
“I’m so excited to be joining my friend Scotty on such an incredible song as ‘Red Letter Blueprint,’” said Crabb. “His talent is beyond compare, and he’s one of the greatest guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. It’s an honor to be singing alongside him, and I can’t wait to play this song live for everyone next week on the Grand Ole Opry stage!”
 
McCreery’s lead guitarist Spence Peppard, who used to play in Crabb’s band, connected the two singers for the collaboration. A road-family-affair of sorts, Peppard co-produced the new track along with McCreery’s bass player Nathan Thomas and long-time McCreery producer Frank Rogers. 
 
Written by McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, and Monty Criswell, “Red Letter Blueprint” is a comforting ballad of faith and inner strength. Both patient and gentle, yet solid and strong, McCreery leans on the plans that never fail. Building from a tender piano melody and the crooner’s convicted yet empathetic vocal, the track implores the listener to take solace in the belief that no matter how far away true peace seems, the path to get there is clearly marked.

Rise & Fall, which features the original version of “Red Letter Blueprint,” is McCreery’s most critically acclaimed album to date, with Billboard naming it one of the 50 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far). The album’s first single, “Cab in a Solo,” became his sixth No. 1 hit. Listen to the album Rolling Stone says is “every bit as legit as Jamey Johnson’s That Lonesome Song, Garth Brooks’ In Pieces, or Randy Travis’ Storms of Life,” HERE.
 
“Across the 13-track collection, McCreery exhibits his continued growth as a vocalist and songwriter,” notes Holler. People echoes the sentiment, writing that the album “brims with a newfound confidence and maturity,” while Country Now calls it “his best record yet,” and American Songwriter declares it a “career album” as Rise & Fall finds him exploring not only heartbreak but rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love, resulting in a project full of insightful storytelling. The album was produced by McCreery’s longtime production team of Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Aaron Eshuis. 
 
McCreery co-wrote 12 of the 13 songs on the album, which Billboard observes, “Light-hearted fare such as ‘Stuck Behind a Tractor’ and ‘And Countin’’ mesh with heartbreak brushoffs such as ‘Lonely,’ the bluegrass-inflected album-closer ‘Porch’ and the faith-filled ‘Red Letter Blueprint.’” It is available digitally as well as on CD and vinyl. Order autographed vinyl and CDs of Rise & Fall HERE.
  
McCreery will join Kane Brown for his The High Road Tour as direct support on March 27 (including Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 11), with tickets on sale now at Ticketmaster. Brown recently released his track “Says I Can (The High Road Tour Version)” featuring his tourmates McCreery, Mitchell Tenpenny, Ashley Cooke, and Dasha to streaming outlets. 
 
The North Carolina native will also perform at this year’s Stagecoach Festival on April 27. Tickets are on sale at StagecoachFestival.com. 

L to R: Jason Crabb & Scotty McCreery | Photo Credit: Ryan Camp

Upcoming Scotty McCreery Tour Dates: 
 
02/11/25          Nashville, TN             Grand Ole Opry
02/14/25          Erie, PA                      Warner Theatre
02/15/25          Utica, NY                    Stanley PAC
02/16/25          Elmira, NY                 First Arena
02/20/25          Clearwater, FL            Ruth Eckerd Hall
02/21/25          Pompano Beach, FL   Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
02/22/25          Orlando, FL                Universal Studios Florida
03/07/25          Bensalem, PA             Parx Casino
03/08/25          Lancaster, PA             American Music Theatre
03/09/25          Hagerstown, MD        Maryland Theatre
03/15/25          Bowler, WI                 North Star Mohican Casino Resort
03/28/25          Regina, SK                  Casino Regina
03/31/25          Saskatoon, SK            Sid Buckwold Theatre at TCU Place
04/25/25          Sahuarita, AZ              Desert Diamond Casinos
04/26/25          Laughlin, NV              Edgewater Casino Resort
04/27/25          Indio, CA                    Stagecoach Festival
05/09/25          Andover, KS               Capitol Federal Amphitheater
05/10/25          Norman, OK               Riverwind Casino Showplace Theatre
05/16/25          Ft. Worth, TX             Billy Bob’s Texas
05/18/25          Albuquerque, NM       Boots in the Park-Albuquerque
06/12/25          Nampa, ID                  Ford Idaho Center-Ampitheater
06/20/25          Winstead, MN            Winstock Country Music Festival
06/21/25          Sioux Falls, SD           Denny Sanford PREMIER Center-Arena
07/03/25          Greeley, CO                Greeley Stampede
07/10/25          Ft. Loramie, OH         Country Concert
07/11/25          Manchester, IA           Delaware County Fair
07/22/25          Elk Grove Village, IL Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex
07/26/25          Wayne, NE                 Wayne County Fair
 
With more dates to be added throughout the year

About Scotty McCreery:
Scotty McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. With his latest album Rise & Fall, featuring his sixth No. 1 single "Cab in a Solo," current single "Fall of Summer," and 11 additional tracks, McCreery explores classic themes of heartbreak, rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood, and enduring love, and through it all, felt comfortable being himself, resulting in a project full of electrified twang, rich baritone vocals and insightful storytelling. The 30-year-old has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved 6 No.1 hits: the recent "Cab in a Solo," the RIAA Platinum-certified "Damn Strait," the RIAA Gold certified "You Time," the RIAA Gold certified "In Between," the RIAA Platinum certified "This is It," and the RIAA Triple Platinum certified "Five More Minutes."
 
The North Carolina native has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and four Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011 at age 17; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won two CMT Music Awards, the first for Breakthrough Video of the Year ("The Trouble with Girls") in 2012, and the second for Digital-First Performance of the Year (‘It Matters to Her’ from “CMT Stages”) in 2024; and BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year six times (in 2015 for ‘See You Tonight’, in 2018 for "Five More Minutes," in 2019 for "This is It," in 2021 for "In Between,"  in 2022 for "You Time," and in 2024 for “It Matters to Her”). He was awarded Pandora Billionaire status in 2021 in recognition of his music achieving more than one billion streams on Pandora. His song "Five More Minutes" inspired two popular holiday movies which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network: Five More Minutes in 2021 and Five More Minutes: Moments Like These in 2022. He released his first book Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream in 2016. Last year McCreery was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Last year, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Josh Turner and Randy Travis, after being invited by Garth Brooks. The singer/songwriter married his high school sweetheart Gabi in 2018, and the couple had their first son Avery in October 2022.
 
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About Jason Crabb:
Jason Crabb is a two-time GRAMMY® winning and GMA Dove Award-winning artist and songwriter named Artist of the Year and Male Artist of Year by the GMA Dove Awards. In 2023, he won Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year for his collaboration with Dylan Scott on “Good Morning Mercy,” his 22ndDove Award. An artist who easily crosses genres, Crabb has performed at Carnegie Hall, Grand Ole Opry, Brooklyn Tabernacle and Billy Graham’s final crusade in NYC. Crabb’s magnetic personality has been featured in People Magazine, Country Living, The Huffington Post, Billboard, USA Today, Country Weekly and on Fox News and Entertainment Tonight. He was named one of Nashville’s Most Beautiful People by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine and is a frequent and beloved host on TBN. Crabb was honored to have a road named after him in his hometown of Beaver Dam, KY, Jason Crabb Drive. Crabb’s latest album, Good Morning Mercy, features his signature, powerhouse vocals and includes award-winning single “Good Morning Mercy” and his latest radio hit, “God Can Use A Broken Man.”

Swedish Punk Rock Supergroup MIDLIFE CRISIS Shares New Album '45 Turns 33'

MIDLIFE CRISIS, the Swedish "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young of Punk Rock", are excited to release their latest album '45 Turns 33' via Sound Pollution.

It all started in 2004 as bassist Urrke T's "solo project". He and three of his friends met in the studio and recorded some of his personal Punk Rock favorites. 

On the first EP, the band even called themselves Urrke T & the Midlife Crisis. An eclectic bunch, gathered from bands like not only Maryslim, but also Backyard Babies, The Hellacopters, Crimson Shadows, etc., with the only goal in mind being to play some old school Punk Rock and have some real fun. 

So, they went into the studio, and soon after, their debut EP was released on the small label Bootleg Booze Records where success was inevitable. Over the next 14 years, they recorded and released three more vinyl EPs on BB Records. The second EP still featured exclusively well-chosen covers of old '70s bands from England, Sweden, and the USA. By the third and fourth EPs, a few of Urrke's original works were included, as well as a Swedish translation of the U.K. Subs classic "The Same Thing" ("Samma sak").

Fast forward to 2024, and Urrke and Dregen are meeting with Wild Kingdom Records at the headquarters in Stockholm. During the meeting, they agreed on a deal to release everything MIDLIFE CRISIS had recorded between 2004 and 2018 on an excellent compilation album—on CD, vinyl, and digital platforms.

Dregen suggested the clever title '45 turns 33', and here we are, with the whole package ready to launch today.

The MIDLIFE CRISIS has never been more palpable or relevant than it is now!

Order '45 Turns 33' HERE

MIDLIFE CRISIS are:

Urrke Thunman - Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar

Dregen - Guitars, Backing vocals, Percussion

Mans P Mansson - Guitars, Backing vocals

Robert Eriksson - Drums, Backing vocals

Gemini Syndrome Releases Powerful New Single “Suffer in Silence” – A Bold Anthem for Overcoming Struggle Within

GEMINI SYNDROME

Origin: From Nothingness to Everything The Prequel to the LUX Trilogy

Before the LUX trilogy, there was nothing. Now, Gemini Syndrome unveils the origin story—

Origin: From Nothingness to Everything—a prequel that explores the space where

transformation begins. More than just an album, it is a ritual, a sonic initiation into the unknown.

While the full experience will arrive later this year, the band is releasing one single at a time,

allowing each piece of the puzzle to be absorbed before the full revelation.

Produced by Matt Good, this album is an alchemical process—raw, unfiltered, and designed to transmute chaos into clarity, destruction into rebirth. It is both their heaviest and most beautiful work to date, unconcerned with expectation and dedicated solely to truth.

“This album is about the space before everything,”says drummer

-Brian Steele Medina.

“It’s the chaos, the void—where transformation begins. We stopped worrying about what people expected and just made something real, a ritual of transmutation that we want to take our listeners through, step by step. We’re releasing this album one song one at a time because each piece is part of a bigger picture, and we want each one to have a chance to breathe. It’s a journey,” adds guitarist

-Meegs Rascón.

Vocalist Aaron Nordstrom continues, “This album is a departure from the norm. We didn’t want to just be loud for the sake of it; we wanted to be true. This is us, unapologetically.”

Brian Steele Medina concludes, “That’s why we’re giving ‘ORIGIN’ to the world in pieces,

because each song is part of the story we’re telling—a story of authenticity, chaos, and rebirth. Each one is a piece of the puzzle.”

The album’s sound is forged by the unique contributions of each band member. Meegs Rascón delivers dark, atmospheric guitar work, blending heavy riffs with brooding melodies that push the music’s intensity. AP Paveri’s intricate basslines provide a deep, pulsing foundation, amplifying the album’s relentless energy. Brian Steele Medina commands the rhythm section with thunderous drumming—dynamic, primal, and explosive. At the forefront, Aaron Nordstrom’svocals shift between haunting vulnerability and searing power, carving a direct emotional connection with the listener. Together, these four forces create a sonic landscape that is both primal and transcendent—a fusion of aggression, introspection, and raw authenticity.

With Origin: From Nothingness to Everything, Gemini Syndrome extends an invitation— step into the unknown, embrace the process, and undergo the initiation. Each song serves as a catalyst for personal alchemy, revealing deeper truths along the way.

GEMINI SYNDROME

Aaron Nordstrom | Messanger

Brian Steele Medina | Drums + Programming

Meegs Rascón | Guitars

AP Paveri | Bass

Doobie Drops New Single "Worth A Shot"

Columbus native DOOBIE has quickly become one of the most prominent independent artists in the underground hip-hop scene, earning the reputation of "hip-hop's Kurt Cobain." His breakout single "When the Drugs Don't Work" surpassed 115 million views on YouTube and has earned a platinum certification, marking a major milestone for the independent artist. Doobie's rise has been steadfastly built from the ground up. His music has always been influenced by rock, drawing inspiration from bands like Alice In Chains, Nirvana, and Metallica.

In late 2024, he dropped his first proper rock single: "Early Bird Gets the Whiskey." 

Now, Doobie is kicking the door to 2025 open with another rock anthem — this time it's "Worth a Shot." The song is currently added to Test Drive on SiriusXM's Octane.

Watch the lyric video below:

The track kicks off with an undulating riff and escalates to a full-on rager ... quickly. It's also home to a monster breakdown. If you're looking for ALL the hooks, you'll find 'em in "Worth a Shot." Doobie and his crew approached the song with one goal in mind — to make something badass. 

Mission accomplished.

"I walked in the studio, told my producer [Andrew Baylis] and co-writer [Conor Matthews] that I wanted to make some 'badass shit' today and that's what we did," Doobie shares about the song's origin story. "I pulled up an old drinking quote to use for a song title and we wrote, recorded and produced the whole record in about 3-4 hours."

 Doobie's debut rock release is slated for 2025 and more details will be available soon.

He describes the project as some of the best music he's created, and is excited to bring his own twist to the rock genre.

Throughout his career, Doobie has stayed true to his own experiences, using his music to tell his story. His battle with addiction and life struggles have shaped his lyrics, making his songs deeply personal. Avoiding typical industry collaborations, Doobie has produced most of his music himself, keeping his work as raw and reflective as possible. With his upcoming rock release and continued momentum as an independent artist, Doobie is ready to expand his legacy. Proud of how far he’s come, he sees his success as the payoff for taking the harder path and putting in the work. As the first independent artist from his city to go platinum, Doobie's journey is just getting started.

MARKO HIETALA - New Album 'Roses From The Deep' Out Today

Renowned Finnish musician Marko Hietala, celebrated for his legendary career in metal and rock, has released his highly anticipated solo album, Roses from the Deep, today.
The multi-faceted record showcases Hietala’s exceptional songwriting and bold artistic vision, blending rich musicality with poignant lyricism.

One of the album’s standout qualities lies in its organic and authentic soundscape. Eschewing the modern trend of digital perfection, the Marko Hietala band recorded the tracks live in the studio, preserving the raw energy and groove of their performance. With no digital drum samples in sight, the album features real piano, analog synths, a Hammond organ, and the lush textures of a full-string orchestra. This "dinosaur" approach results in a deeply resonant and timeless sound that captures the heart of every note.

Lyrically, Roses from the Deep delves into a spectrum of emotions, weaving narratives that are as layered and evocative as the music itself.
To celebrate the release, Hietala has unveiled a stunning music video for the album’s title track,Roses from the Deep. The ballad’s haunting beauty is matched by the picturesque visuals of the video, further highlighting the album’s emotive depth.

Watch the video below:

Stream Roses From The Deep on all platforms: 
https://markohietala.bfan.link/roses-from-the-deep

Marko Hietala comments: “Roses From The Deep is the second album to come under my name and I’m proud to be the main author, face, and the name for this piece of musical work. Here it is. But the band that comes under my name deserves to be included here. I have a musically versatile, open-minded, and experienced group in my bandmates and they are very much responsible for how Roses From The Deep sounds and feels like. And there’s a lot to listen to, experience, and from there on to feel also.
The video and the single of the title song RFTD is out at the same time. The song itself is a romantic ghost story. The dead may be longing for what’s lost just as much as the living. Maybe more. Even if the lines like 'I’d come for you' might sound a bit sinister coming from a ghost. 
So there it is! Thank you all for having patience and faith in your Nordic weirdo and his bunch of weirdos. Check out the album and head on to the shows, if we tickle your fancy."

Follow Marko Hietala on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/markohietalaofficial
https://www.instagram.com/marko_hietala_official

Line-Up:
Marko Hietala | Bass, Vocals
Tuomas Wäinölä | Guitar
Vili Ollila / Bob Engstrand | Keyboards
Anssi Nykänen | Drums

CLASSIC ROCKERS THE SWEET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, "INSANE” OUT TODAY

Coming off a banner year in terms of taking their live performances to the maximum of limits, rock greats Sweet still possess exceptional chemistry, which recently brought the house down throughout venues across North America.  At the same time, the band released a new song/video, “Little Miracle,” which was received with rave reviews.  Today, Darkstar Records is releasing the bands next single release “INSANE,” which can be heard below.

Last year while cutting “Little Miracle,” the group jammed in the studio which exemplified a fresh new approach which utilized instant spontaneity in creating and producing this hard rock masterpiece “INSANE.” Bassist/producer Stevie Stewart commented, “'Insane' is a song that we are very proud of! We all poured our hearts into the creation of it. Everyone brought their 'A' game to 'Insane'!"

Drummer/composer Richie Onori also added, "As we started to blast into the high-power groove, singer Patrick Alan Stone directed the band with his hands flailing about, you could see he heard in his head which eventually took shape in the final heavy metal rendition The comic strip lyric video really illustrates the well-crafted storyline that Stone created. Guitarist Jimmy Burkard blistering solo section rivals hands down the who’s who of guitar heroes of yesteryear. Stevie Stewart’s incredible vocal arrangements and overall production in my own opinion.”

"I wanted to write a rocker that hits you in many ways," added Burkard. "It’s tough, it makes you tap your feet, it makes you sing along. Aggressive but with catchy harmony vocals, killer guitar and swinging drums. It felt good to be in a rehearsal room and write organically as a band."

“'Insane' flew into my head like a bat out of hell," said Stone. "I went into the shower without it, came out and in my head it was done. I sent Jimmy a voice memo humming the song and he sent back the sick riff on guitar the way we hear it in the recording. We shared it with the band while recording 'Little Miracle' and got so into it, Richie hammered the drums down on the spot. Working the track with Stevie in post really brought that 'sweet sound”' that only working with Steve Priest for almost two decades can bring. The lyric 'Insane' popped out during that recording session, as well. The hook was there. After watching the movies 'X' and 'Maxxxine,' a character in my head came to life and I wrote the lyrics to this half imaginary, half true love, heroine. 'Insane' really takes Sweet back to its roots of dirty rock n' roll, crazy chord changes and larger than life harmonies. This is The Sweet we’ve been waiting for and this band is proving that the integrity of Brian, Mick, Andy and Stevie lives on in us.”

Merging the “Sweet” recognizable sound into what the legendary group always stood for: exploration into all genres without losing the integrity by stitching together the groups special formula, “Insane” does all of the above. The rhythm section of Stewart and Onori lay it down as this rock n' roll work of art glides along fast and furious towards a wild roller coaster ride into a cascade of vocal and guitar harmonies. 

The group is now tracking a song that has been in the group archives which Steve Priest wrote and played bass and sang, "Sweet Dream." Sweet's reformation started in 2007, and 'Sweet Dream' was something he was proud of. 

This new song demonstrates the same driving force and unpredictable musical quality that has always been the hallmark and essence of The Sweet’s iconic sound. And will always be.

Band Line-up:

Patrick Stone - Lead Vocals
Jimmy Burkard - Guitars Vocals
Stevie Stewart - Bass Vocals
Richie Onori - Drums Percussion
Dave Schulz - Keyboards Vocals

Tour Dates:

Feb 14        Medina Ballroom - Medina MN
Feb 15        Arcada Theater - St. Charles IL
Feb 28        River Cree Casino Event Center - Enoch AB Canada
Mar 14        Golden Nugget Casino Showroom Las Vegas NV
Jul 25          TBA - Taber AB Canada  
Jul 31.         Jergel's - Warrendale, PA
Aug 2          The Rose Music Center - Huber Heights, OH
Aug 10        TBA - Cranbrook BC  
Aug 15        TBA - Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

thesweetband.com
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Finnish Powerhouse Vocalists LAURENNE/LOUHIMO Announce New Album 'Falling Through Stars' Out April 18th via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, LAURENNE/LOUHIMO - the collaboration between powerhouse Finnish vocalists Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast) and Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) – announce the release of their sophomore album 'Falling Through Stars', set for release on April 18, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single and accompanying video, “Damned”, are also available now.

On the single, LAURENNE comments:

“'Damned' is our first single release, and it represents the most classic style of melodic metal and hard rock on the album. Full of energy and attitude, we wanted to create a video that shows us performing alongside the musicians who played on the album. The song explores the struggles of battling inner demons, depression and self-doubt - while also capturing the determination to rise above them.”

Watch the Music Video for “Damned” below:

LAURENNE/LOUHIMO is one of the most exciting projects on Frontiers Music Srl and, in this second chapter, deliver a full force metal assaults with the power to blow you away. 

LAURENNE/LOUHIMO offers listeners a mix of heavy metal and hard rock tracks that explores the variety of the genre, while maintaining a straightforward, easy-to-enjoy appeal.

'Falling Through Stars' has shades of all eras of Rainbow here and there, as well as Judas Priest and many other 80s icons of the style. All of these influences are expertly filtered into Netta and Noora's way of composing music. 

The idea of a possible collaboration between Netta and Noora became a reality once the pandemic started and cleared out calendars for both artists. It felt like a perfect time to start the project and share all the things they have in common, from the same original town to similar idols and influences.

The main highlights of the album are, naturally, the vocal melodies created and shared by Netta Laurenne and Noora Louhimo.

'Falling Through Stars' has been once again produced at the Sonic Pump studio under the guidance of Nino Laurenne (who also played the guitars and contributed to the songwriting). The production is clear and powerful and gives the deserved value to the two stars here.

Songs like “Falling Through Stars”, “Damned”, “Loud And Clear” or “Wait” are just a few of the highlights of a great album that will please all melodic metal fans!

Commenting on the album, LAURENNE states:

“'Falling Through Stars' is the second collaborative album with Noora, and it gave us the opportunity to step in and out of our comfort zones to meet halfway. We had a great time writing and recording the album, which I co-produced with my husband, Nino Laurenne. This album takes us on a journey through both the past and future of metal. We’ve aimed to incorporate styles, instruments, and emotions spanning from the ’70s to the present day. It’s a dynamic album that showcases both raw power and delicate moments, and we’re excited to share it with everyone”

Pre-Order 'Falling Through Stars' HERE

LAURENNE/LOUHIMO are:

Netta Laurenne - Lead & Backing Vocals

Noora Louhimo - Lead & Backing Vocals

Sampo Haapaniemi - Drums

Pasi Heikkilä - Bass

Vili Itäpelto - Keyboards & Programming

Mikko Kosonen - Solo/Acoustic/Lead & Additional Guitars

Nino Laurenne - Rhythm & Solo Guitars