Larry Fleet Releases “Hard Work & Holy Water” As Tour Opens Tonight

Larry Fleet knows hard work, pouring concrete by day and playing in local bars by night. It’s a work ethic that’s helped the troubadour again transition to life as an independent artist as he readies “Hard Work & Holy Water” (Listen HERE) in accordance with his headlining Hard Work & Holy Water Tour kicking off tonight (2/13) in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
 
“I’m where I’m at in life and my career because of a whole lotta hard work and even more Holy Water,” Fleet shares. “I’ve had some big changes in my career and life this past year, and I’m living this song every day so it only made sense that this should be the name of my tour and the first song that I released as an independent artist. 
 
“I always try to write songs that are honest to me and something that I’ve either lived or am living at the moment, and this song is where I’m at in my life,” he explains of the song penned alongside Luke Laird and Barry Dean, with Fleet concluding, “I’m very proud of this song – it just feels special to me.” 
 
Fleet notes even more new music is in the works, “I’m working with my friend Trent Willmon in the studio on some more new music, and I really hope people like it and find their own stories in it.”
 
As Billboard observes, “with a style that delves into blues, rock and retro-country with ease,” his years of hard work are paying off. Fleet concluded 2024 with The Earned It Tour trek that included theaters from New Orleans to Boston and beyond, as well as one-offs joining Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi and Morgan Wallen. In 2024, Fleet visited fans in Canada and the UK, headlining sold out shows in London and Niagara Falls– and will soon head to Australia for shows in Melbourne and Sydney with Pardi and Zach Top.
 
Whether writing about his days working construction (“Earned It” and “Working Man”), or balancing his life present-day (“Things I Take For Granted” and “Muddy Water”), you leave Fleet’s 20-plus song headlining sets with a deeper sense of gratitude and optimism he’s proud to impart. 
  
“I’m really excited about 2025 and all the new music and different projects that I have in the works and also on the touring side,” Fleet concludes. “We will be all over the world this year and they tell me shows are already selling out, so things are looking up and I’m excited.”
 
See Fleet with special guests, Kentucky-rooted duo Everette, now through May. Tickets available at LarryFleet.com.

Hard Work & Holy Water Tour 2025 tour dates with Special Guests Everette: 
February 13, 2025       Fayetteville, AR                    JJ’s Live
February 14, 2025       Dallas, TX                             House of Blues
February 15, 2025       Oklahoma City, OK               Tower Theatre
February 20, 2025       Lincoln, NE                            Bourbon Theatre
February 21, 2025       Clear Lake, IA                        Surf Ballroom 
February 22, 2025       Wichita, KS                            The Cotillion 
February 27, 2025       Denver, CO                            Ogden Theatre
February 28, 2025       Salt Lake City, UT                 The Depot
March 1, 2025             Boise, ID                                Knitting Factory
April 3, 2025               Pensacola, FL                         Vinyl Music Hall
April 4, 2025               Bossier City, LA                     Margaritaville Resort Casino-Paradise Theatre
April 10, 2025             Asheville, NC                         The Orange Peel
April 11, 2025             Charlotte, NC                         The Fillmore
April 12, 2025             North Myrtle Beach, SC        House of Blues
April 17, 2025             Orlando, FL                            House of Blues
April 19, 2025             Charleston, SC                       The Refinery 
April 24, 2025             Columbus, OH                       The Bluestone
April 25, 2025             Wyandotte, MI                       District 142
April 26, 2025             Rosemont, IL                          Joe’s Live
May 1, 2025                Binghamton, NY                    Touch of Texas
May 2, 2025                Huntington, NY                      The Paramount
May 3, 2025                New Haven, CT                      Toad’s Place
May 8, 2025                Indianapolis, IN                      Deluxe at Old National Centre
May 9, 2025                Pittsburgh, PA                        Stage AE
May 10, 2025              Norfolk, VA                           The NorVa
May 15, 2025              Pelham, TN                            The Caverns
May 16, 2025              Pelham, TN                            The Caverns
 
ABOUT LARRY FLEET
Tennessee-born troubadour Larry Fleet grew up on a stack of records spanning Merle Haggard, Otis Redding, Willie Nelson, and Marvin Gaye. A thoughtful songwriter with a knack for a one-liner, an ear for a sturdy hook, and a powerhouse voice that strikes like a match, Fleet was working blue-collar jobs to make ends meet long before landing his recording contract with Big Loud Records. Seven years later and again working as an independent artist, the devout family man is turning heads among fans and critics as a songwriter (“Man Made A Bar” recorded by Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church) alongside his own music, 2021's tribute to the music that raised him, Stack of Records, his aptly titled 2019 debut, Workin' Hard, 2023’s Earned It, featuring the single “Things I Take For Granted,” and his first latest, 2025’s independently-released “Hard Work & Holy Water.” Saving Country Music puts it simply: “If you're looking for the future of traditional country music, then look no further.” 
 
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ABOUT EVERETTE
Sometimes the way forward is finding your way back. For Everette, this means a return to their roots and remembering the days when the duo, Brent and Anthony first started making noise 16 years ago in the college bars and honky tonks of Bowling Green, KY. Over the past few years, these two Bullitt County, KY, have been busy racing from one stage to another via planes, trains, vans, and tour buses…rolling through all four corners of the US, singing through jet lag touring Europe, and playing the Grand Ole Opry 11 times. Everette spent the last year in the studio honing in on their Kentucky roots, and plunged head first into a muscularly unplugged sound. Chock full of traditional leaning melodies and grassy resonator licks while also keeping the rowdy rock and roll energy that Everette has always provided their audience, their latest EP, Keys To Kentucky, is just the start of this new journey. 
 
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BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE WELCOMES SHOWSTOPPING SONGSTRESS ALEXANDRA KAY TO THE ROSTER

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville adds Alexandra Kay to its roster welcoming the Prairie State reared performer, as she sets her contagiously catchy and confidently spunky uptempo sing-along “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” to release on Friday, February 21. This track aligns with the opening weekend of her headlining U.S. and Canada “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour that starts February 23 in Jacksonville, Florida. Pre-save, pre-add, pre-order “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” HERE.

"Having known Alexandra for a number of years, I came away from every interaction impressed not only with her talent, passion and work ethic, but also her strategic mind and determination to build a career not for a moment, but for a lifetime; a career anchored in the strong bond she is building with audiences around the world. It felt much like when I was first getting to know Jelly Roll. So, it was ironic when, completely separate from me, he saw the same qualities and invited her to tour with him last year. We are so excited to welcome Alexandra to the BMG family and look forward to continuing to help her build that lifetime career," says Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, Americas, BMG

Proudly capping off her biggest year yet, Alexandra wrapped a milestone 2024 with breakout releases and a packed tour schedule on the road performing and connecting with fans. Being taken under Jelly Roll’s wing, she impacted new audiences across the U.S. on his sold out Beautifully Broken Arena Tour. Plus, she landed her first inclusion on a motion picture soundtrack when she was featured on Twisters: The Album. Additionally, Alexandra has sold over 80,000 tickets as an independent headlining artist and is one of the top-selling artists on TikTok Shop for music. 

Currently in the studio readying her debut project via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Alexandra is proud to start sharing new music with her fans on tour. Up next, she’ll head across the pond for her international All I’ve Ever Known U.K. & Europe Tour that has already sold out in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Manchester. With limited tickets remaining, click HERE for more information.

With over 8.5 MILLION social media followers, Alexandra Kay, who starred on Netflix’s series Westside, holds the rare and extraordinary ability to genuinely connect with audiences by just being her authentic true self via heartfelt melodies, her “refreshing brand of storytelling…custom-made for the country music genre” (People), and her “angelic, yet soaring vocals” (American Songwriter). Cementing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry, the bright and tenacious rising star that Billboard acclaimed as “an adept, propitious singer-songwriter,” dropped her debut album - All I’ve Ever Known - in 2023. The project reached #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts globally and earned her a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, independently.

Throughout her career, she has toured and collaborated with Jelly Roll, Randy Travis, Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina, Gary LeVox, Tracy Lawrence, Clay Walker, and Scott Stapp of Creed. Since making her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022, she has gained an emphatic fan base, toured all over the world, and just a few months ago supported Morgan Wallen at his sold-out Hyde Park show in London and Jelly Roll at his sold-out hometown show in Nashville. 

Upcoming 2025 Tour Dates: 

February 23 - Jacksonville, FL – Decca 

February 25 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

February 26 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution

February 28 - Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre

March 1 - Chattanooga, TN - The Signal

March 2 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City

March 4 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom

March 6 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall

March 7 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues

March 8 - Austin, TX - Emo's

March 9 - Fort Worth, TX - Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall

March 11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

March 12 - Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at The Complex

March 14 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

March 15 - Temecula, CA - Pechanga Theater at Pechanga Resort Casino

March 16 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

March 18 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom

March 19 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo

March 20 - Vancouver, BC - The Pearl

March 22 - Calgary, AB - Palace Theatre

March 23 - Edmonton, AB – Midway

March 25 - Saskatoon, SK - Coors Event Center

March 26 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre

March 28 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore

March 29 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues

March 30 - Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection

April 1 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore

April 2 - Toronto, ON – Danforth [SOLD OUT]

April 4 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa

April 5 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues

April 6 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz

May 3 - Amsterdam, Netherlands – Bitterzoet  [SOLD OUT]

May 4 - Berlin, Germany - Frannz Club

May 5 - Hamburg, Germany - Bahnhof Pauli

May 7 - Aarhus, Denmark – Train

May 8 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio

May 9 - Oslo, Norway – Parkteateret

May 10 - Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser

May 12 - Cologne, Germany - Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld (CBE

May 13 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Halle

May 15 - Vienna, Austria – Szene

May 16 - Milan, Italy – Legend

May 17 - Zurich, Switzerland – Plaza

May 18 - Paris, France - Café de la Danse

May 20 - Dublin, Ireland – Academy [SOLD OUT]

May 21 - Belfast, UK - Limelight 1  [SOLD OUT]

May 23 - Birmingham, UK – XOYO [SOLD OUT]

May 24 - Brighton, UK – Chalk

May 25 - Bristol, UK – SWX

May 27 - Glasgow, UK - TV Studio, SWG3  [SOLD OUT]

May 28 - Manchester, UK - 02 Ritz  [SOLD OUT]

May 29 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush

June 15 – Manchester, TN – BONNAROO

June 20 - St. Louis, MO - St Louis Music Park

August 22 - Mason, Wisconsin - Concert In The Corn

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About Alexandra Kay:

With over 8.5 MILLION social media followers, Alexandra Kay, who starred on Netflix’s series Westside, holds the rare and extraordinary ability to genuinely connect with audiences by just being her authentic true self via heartfelt melodies, her “refreshing brand of storytelling…custom-made for the country music genre” (People), and her “angelic, yet soaring vocals” (American Songwriter). Cementing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry, the bright and tenacious rising star that Billboard acclaimed as “an adept, propitious singer-songwriter,” dropped her debut album - All I’ve Ever Known - in 2023. The project reached #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts globally and earned her a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, independently.

Now, signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and named to Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” list, Alexandra wrapped a milestone 2024 complete with a headlining tour, an opening slot on Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Arena Tour where she was taken under his wing and was featured on the acclaimed Twisters movie soundtrack. Ready to take 2025 to the next level, the captivating songstress is giving a glimpse into her sophomore album, releasing the confidently spunky and contagiously catchy up-tempo sing-along – “Cupid’s A Cowgirl”  – on Friday, February 21. Next, the budding star hits the road on her headlining U.S. and Canada “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour, before heading across the pond for her headlining international All I’ve Ever Known U.K. & Europe Tour that has already sold out in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Manchester. 

Austin artist Claude9 shares groovy synth-laced single 'Clouds So Low', teasing 'Clouds of Love' album

Austin-based electronic-synthpop artist Claude9 presents 'Clouds So Low', the soulful first single from his forthcoming 'Chords of Love' album, slated for release on March 28 via indie imprint New Human Music. This chill feel-good offering tastefully blends Enoesque ambient music and downtempo trip-hop.

Encapsulating the dreamy, rhythmic energy that defines much of the album, 'Clouds So Low' serves as a perfect introduction to this relaxing 9-track sonic journey. Claude9 also offers a newly-recorded mini-live set a sneak-peak of 'Chords of Love'.

"'Clouds So Low' is a funky, breakbeat-driven downtempo track that was inspired by the surreal low-hanging clouds I encountered during a drive to the studio for the song’s first session. Combining vocoder effects with soulful live vocals and melodic lines from my electric melodica, the track offers a playful and atmospheric vibe. With its lighthearted energy, it evokes a sense of wonder, reminiscent of The Orb’s iconic 'Little Fluffy Clouds'," says Claude9.

"This was the first track I began for this album, originally envisioned as a collaborative project with my friend Alec Ash. However, shortly after the first session, COVID hit, and the album evolved into a solo endeavor. The inspiration for this track came from my deep love of downtempo trip-hop acts like Massive Attack and The Orb."

Claude9 has been involved in the Austin music scene for several decades, both as a live performer and recording artist. As a keyboard player and singer, he has worked with Reggae acts Pressure, the Killer Bees, and Raggamassive, cutting his teeth to become a sought-after keyboard player. From there, he joined forces with hiphop-funk act Afrofreque, Supercreeps and Hail Marley.

Emerging in the late 90s as one of Austin's first electronic producers, Claude9 was involved in several well-received House music collaborations in the early 2000s. His background as a live musician brought authenticity to the dub and funk elements in his electronic compositions and, more recently, to his
collaboration with Noëlle Hampton (the Belle Sounds) and Ken Christensen (East Coast Boogiemen) in synth pop band XANIMAL.

"The lyrics for 'Clouds So Low' were sparked by a vivid moment on my drive to Lockhart, TX, for that initial session. The clouds that day hung incredibly low in the sky, and as I crossed a high overpass, it felt as though they were close enough to touch. I found myself imagining stepping out of the car and walking on them—a whimsical thought that became the core idea for the song," says Claude9.

"I already had the breakbeats I wanted to use, and once I arrived at the studio, the rest of the track came together surprisingly quickly. It turned out almost exactly as I had envisioned, which is a rare occurrence for any artist. The track brings together many of my favorite elements: crisp breakbeats, lush pads, a heavy bass synth, melodica melodies, and a blend of vocoder and “real” vocals."

As a producer at Claude9 Studios, Claude continues to produce and record internationally recognized music in the House and Downtempo genres, while still pushing limits and being an influential member of the ever changing Austin music community.

'Clouds So Low' is out everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Now available for pre-order, the 'Chords of Love' album will be released - on vinyl and digitally - on March 28.

CREDITS
Claude9 - Keyboards, real and synthesized vocals, melodica, harmonica
Jorja Chalmers - saxophone on tracks 1 and 9
Recorded at Claude9 Studios (Austin, TX)
Initial session for track 4 at ESH INSTITUTE, Lockhart Tx.
Production assistance by Alec ESH
Mixed and mastered by Charles “Chicky” Reeves at Sublime
Studios London, UK
Album cover design by Fumihito Sugawara / Fumanstudios
Released by New Human Music
Distributed by Xelon Distribution
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Blackjacket Release New Single "So Many Devils" via TLG|ZOID ​

Stream "So Many Devils"

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Blackjacket, the dynamic ensemble of seasoned musicians from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene, is thrilled to announce the release of their new single "So Many Devils" via TLG|ZOID, distributed through Virgin Music Group.

 

"The basic concept and lyrics were created years ago after a show I played at The Whisky A Go Go. As I walked down Sunset Blvd reflecting on the night and in general the many highs and lows of my time in Los Angeles, I knew I needed to write down the stream of thoughts I was having in that moment and cultivate them into a song. When I got home, I began writing and the story was told. It took a very long time, but I finally found an instrumental that was perfect for what I was feeling that night and 'So Many Devils' came to fruition," says Chris Luca, the band's vocalist. 

Join Blackjacket on their musical journey as they continue to push the boundaries of rock music and inspire audiences around the globe. Timing is everything and the time is now!

 

Blackjacket is:
Chris Luca - Vocals
David Bruno - Guitar, Vocals
Cheyne Fritts - Guitar
Chris Heil -Drums

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Electric Temple Release the Video "The Storm" The Band Expresses Gratitude to the First Responders of the 2025 LA Fires

ELECTRIC TEMPLE announces the release of their new music video "The Storm", from their debut album, "High Voltage Salvation", that was released through Eonian Records. The video was recently premiered on BraveWords and is now available to view below:
 
Stream or purchase Electric Temple "High Voltage Salvation" - https://smarturl.it/ElectricTemple

 

Lead guitarist Tony Childs discusses the song, "The Storm is a powerful anthem about overcoming overwhelming odds, confronting fear head-on, and pushing through danger to achieve your dreams. It’s a story of resilience—fighting through obstacles and challenges that would typically stand in your way, proving that with determination, anything is possible."

 

About the video for The Storm Tony adds, "The recent L.A. wildfires had a direct impact on members of the Electric Temple project, many of whom call Los Angeles home, as well as their friends and families. This video was a way to express gratitude to the brave men and women who risked their lives to fight the fires and protect Los Angeles County in January 2025."

Order CD:
EONIAN RECORDS: https://www.eonianrecords.com/index#/electric-temple/
AUSTRALIA: www.electricshockmetal.com
BRAZIL: www.animalrecords.com.br/
FRANCE: www.tromhell.com
GERMANY: www.prideandjoy.de
GERMANY: www.schmankerl-records.com
JAPAN: www.diskunion.net
JAPAN: www.metalpesado.com
JAPAN: www.rockstakk.shop-pro.jp
NETHERLANDS: www.nodustrecords.com
NETHERLANDS: www.sonicrendezvous.com
NETHERLANDS: www.ebay.com/str/metalaorbv
SPAIN: www.sunrecords.es/
UNITED KINGDOM: www.replayrecords.co.uk
US: www.facebook.com/shandismusicandmore/
US: www.animatedinsanityrecords.com/
 
Band Members: 
Matt Starr (drums)
Mike Duda (bass)
Tony Childs (guitar)
Andrew Freeman(vocals 

Production Details
"High Voltage Salvation" was recorded from November 2023 - July 2024.
Arranged, produced, & engineered by Tony Childs.
Mixed & mastered by Chris Collier at CMC Productions, Las Vegas, NV.
Guitars, bass, & backing vocals were recorded at the Rocker Room, Meriden, CT.
Drum tracks were recorded at On Deck Sound Studio, Litchfield CT.
Lead vocals were recorded at JCat Studios, Las Vegas NV.
All songs written & arranged by Tony Childs, except Big Black Hole, Doomed, Streets of Pain by Tony Childs & Andrew Freeman.
 
About Electric Temple
Electric Temple was formed in 2024 by guitarist Tony Childs and features Andrew Freeman (Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Offspring) on vocals, Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass, Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big, KIX) on drums. Guitarist/songwriter/producer Tony Childs was formerly in the band Shanghai. Their combined forces deliver a sonic experience beckoning flavors from modern rock, post grunge and that magic era when bands like Sabbath, Dio and Judas Priest established themselves as the Godfathers of the “hard rock/metal” genre.
 
In their quest to keep the flames of rock burning bright, Electric Temple champions the belief that “Rock is Religion”. This mantra fuels their relentless pursuit of sonic excellence and their mission to ignite passion in the hearts of all who embrace that old school rock and roll spirit.
 
About Eonian Records
Eonian Records, celebrating 16 years in business, is an American Hard Rock & Metal label, online store, and worldwide distributor with offices in both Indianapolis, Ind. & Southbury, Conn. Founded in 2008, Eonian Records chronicles yesterday’s unsung Hard Rock heroes by specializing in rare and often never-released recordings, as well as today’s new up and upcoming artists. If you purchase an album bearing the Eonian Records logo, you can rest assured that it was done with the utmost attention to quality and detail.
 
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This Gift is A Curse Welcome Total Annihilation on New Single

Since forming over a chance encounter in 2008,  This Gift Is A Curse have been relentless in their pursuit of extremes. On their upcoming fourth album, the unruly band of Swedes have sharpened their cutting-edge take on sludge-encrusted black metal. With Heir,  they claim metal's crown of thorns with a cold, hard fist.

Every song on Heir stands tall as an ode to the darkness within us all. But on the album's latest single, This Gift Is A Curse go where light dares not tread.

Listen to "Void Bringer" below:

Heir comes out March 7, 2025 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

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On their latest single, This Gift Is A Curse raise a monument to human suffering. "Void Bringer" is an epitaph to the shadows that consumes us, full of slow burning anguish and soul-crushing orchestration that burrows deep into your psyche. The atmosphere is thick with malice, while the riffs cut like a scalpel. Prepare for a descent into the abyss, where light is devoured and only the resonance of the damned remains.

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)

Pre-order & Pre-save
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Bandcamp: http://thisgiftisacurse.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thisgiftisacurse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisgiftisacurse/
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/this-gift-is-a-curse/405256386
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/1005843
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3813169

Available Formats
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PROPHETS OF ADDICTION RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO for TRACK "WALK THE WORLD" Album is Described as "Raw and Punk as F*@k"

West Coast based glam, punk 'n' rollers PROPHETS OF ADDICTION have released the new music video for the track "Walk The World" from their new album "Face the Music" through BraveWords Records. The video was premiered by Metal Sludge, who describe the band as "a modern day Hanoi Rocks" and is now available worldwide. Watch the video below:
 
The album "Face the Music" can be streamed or purchased at https://smarturl.it/prophetsofaddiction

Lead singer Lesli Sanders talked about the story behind the song, "The song, although portrayed in the video as if I am singing to the girl as that is a lot easier to portray is actually about learning to love oneself. It's about believing in yourself having the courage to stand up for what you believe in and being yourself."

 

Lesli goes on to talk about making this video, "Since all the players in Prophets Of Addiction live all over the country it takes a creative thought process to accomplish these videos. I had so many ideas and concepts, although the ideas were hard to accomplish.  In the end, I hope you all enjoy this little story set to the song "Walk the World."

THE PLAYERS 
Lesli Sanders: Lead Vocals, Guitars
Phil Soussan: Bass, Piano, Mandolin,Percussion, Backing Vocals
Wayne Stokely: Drums,Backing Vocals
Tchad Drats: Guitar, Ebow, Backing Vocals
G.G. Guitar, Backing Vocals
Terry Bratsch, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Steel, Backing Vocals 
 
Website: https://www.prophetsofaddiction.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheProphetsofAddiction

About BraveWords Records:
BraveWords Records has released albums by Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr and future releases from Lillian Axe, Crimson Glory and ASKA.


There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.

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P.OD. Drop Collab Version of "I Won't Bow Down" Feat. Andrés Giménez

Platinum selling superstars P.O.D. have revealed a fresh take on their hit single "I WON'T BOW DOWN," with a collaboration with singer and guitarist Andrés Giménez of Argentinian metal band A.N.I.M.A.L.

Listen to the track below.

The original is taken from their most recent studio album, 2024's VERITAS.

"I'm very happy to have received this wonderful invitation about making a new English/Spanish version. It's really fantastic,” says Andrés. "P.O.D. and A.N.I.M.A.L together are pure brotherhood. I have a truthful respect, admiration and appreciation for P.O.D."

Giménez co-founded A.N.I.M.A.L., who exploded out of the Buenos Aires scene with their blend of groove and thrash metal in the 1990s. They gained huge success selling out shows in Argentina and touring across Latin and North America as well as Europe, playing with the likes of Pantera, Bad Religion, Megadeth, Sepultera, and Slipknot as well as taking part of the legendary 2000 Warped Tour alongside Green Day, No Doubt, NOFX, and Papa Roach. They released eight studio albums, including 1998's Poder Latino which was produced by Max Cavelera and featured Robert Trujillo, Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory), and Jimmy DeGrasso (Megadeth/Suicidal Tendencies/Ozzy Osbourne).

P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel adds, "As we journey through life, certain songs emerge that resonate deeply with our generation and those to come. 'I WON'T BOW DOWN' is one of those gems. It's heartfelt in every sense of the word and anthemic to the core. Enjoy it, turn it up, sing along and always remember: Never bow down."

P.O.D. will join U.S. hard rockers Godsmack as special guests on their March/April World Tour 2025. More info and tickets are available HERE.
 
The tour will kick off on March 22 with a sold-out show at the Sofia Arena in Bulgaria and will then call through Romania (Bucharest), Hungary (Budapest), Poland (Gliwice), Austria (Vienna), Croatia (Zagreb), Czech Republic (Prague), Germany (Munich, Berlin, Offenbach), U.K. (London), Belgium (Brussels), and will finish with two shows in Germany, Hamburg, and finally April 12 at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen.

Talking about the tour, singer Sonny Sandoval says, "We are so excited to return back to Europe and celebrate our latest record VERITAS with our friends Godsmack and Drowning Pool. We know this will be the rock 'n' roll show to remember.”
 
In May last year, P.O.D. released their 11th album VERITAS via Mascot Records. The album was a Top 10 hit across the U.S. Billboard Current Hard Rock, Current Rock, and Current Alternative album charts, and has already surpassed 48 million streams.
 
The band has released several singles from the album including "DROP," "AFRAID TO DIE," "I GOT THAT," and  "I WON'T BOW DOWN."

"DROP" features a vicious vocal feature from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe, while the equally eruptive single "AFRAID TO DIE," features Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk.
 
The album picked up major playlisting across Spotify, Apple, Deezer and steamrolled support from SXM. Octane, Loudwire, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Kerrang! Radio, Metal Hammer, Kerrang! Magazine, Knotfest, INKEDRevolver and more.

The band has yet to stand still. As well as releasing VERITAS, they have toured with Skindred, who between them brought the party in a major way to the U.K. They bulldozed through Europe with euphoric festival sets at Graspop, Summerside, and Rock For People. They supported Mudvayne, took on their blistering U.S. "I Got That" headline tour with special guests Bad Wolves and Norma Jean, and festival stops at Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville and made waves on the Shiprocked cruise. They spent October touring Latin America, playing Knotfest and headline shows in Brazil as well as shows in Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

Godsmack recently wrapped up their blistering U.S. tour. Both Godsmack and P.O.D. have decades of touring experience under their belts and know exactly what the crowds are looking for! This will be a tour that brings the noise and will be one to remember. Full list of dates HERE.

P.O.D. is Sonny Sandoval [vocals], Marcos Curiel [guitar], and Traa Daniels [bass].

ABOUT MASCOT RECORDS:
Mascot Records is a 100% independent record company specialized in all things Rock, Hard Rock and Metal with offices in New York, London, Paris, Milan, Cologne and Rotterdam. Artists on the roster and in the catalog include 10 Years, Any Given Sin, Beth Hart, Black Stone Cherry, Calva Louise, Conquer Divide, Crobot, Defects, Dragged Under, Earthside, King Falcon, Oxymorrons, P.O.D., Storm Orchestra, Shaman's Harvest, and VOLA, amongst others.

OF LIMBO Release Ode To Gaslighting "Joke's On You"

Long Beach, CA based Rockers OF LIMBO have released their new single “Joke’s On You”, an acoustic ode to gaslighting in relationships.  It’s the first track from their upcoming “Unplugged” LP, which will be released this fall.

 

The song was self-produced and recorded at the band’s home studio in Long BeachThe opening guitar line starts out with a slinky and contemplative tone and builds into righteous, smoldering anger driven by hand claps and intense, plaintive vocals. 

 

The band’s Jake Davies says “Joke’s On You’ is about recognizing gaslighting techniques in a relationship.  You see the person feigning tears and storming off expecting you to chase after them.  Most of us are all too familiar with these kinds of manipulative tactics by now. But when you first start to really recognize it, it’s a relief and kind of empowering. Because you realize it’s not you… It’s all them.” 

The band shot the video for “Joke’s On You” entirely on an IPhone 14 at a park next to their mom’s house in Australia, armed with nothing but a $20 LED from Amazon and a six pack of tall boys. Jake explains “We filmed this in the moment, just going with the flow.  The red and blue color overlays are meant to be a representation of being two faced.”

The band has announced their first 2 tour dates in California, and will be playing a more extensive tour in support of the new music this summer. The band plans on playing live shows through the rest of 2025 into 2026.

Live Shows

Saturday, Feb. 15th @ Supply & Demand - Long Beach, CA

Saturday, March 29th @ Alex’s Bar - Long Beach, CA

 

About OF LIMBO:

Brothers Jake and Luke Davies were raised in Melbourne, Australia – but relocated to Long Beach, CA to further their music career in the states. The band pride themselves on making every show a party with their unique take on Heavy Rock N’ Roll. Kevin Martin of Candlebox says "OF LIMBO is the last dangerous Rock N’ Roll band you f*&^rs will ever see live". OF LIMBO play 100+ shows per year, and have toured nationally with Wolfmother, Hinder, Candlebox, Buckcherry, Joyous Wolf, and Blue Oyster Cult, among others.  Their high-energy performances create an electric atmosphere that is infectious, making it impossible not to have fun.

 

The band released “Estrada” in 2024.  They saw their profile raised significantly with “California Demon” in 2023, which saw the song placed on all major DSP platforms on multiple Hard Rock & Metal playlists, and widespread press acclaim including Loudwire, HEAVY, BraveWords, The PRP, Substream, Medium, Ramzine, Rock N’ Load, and more.  2022’s “Let’s Go” also received adds on multiple playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Pandora. The “Let’s Go” video made several Top 10 lists for Video Of The Year.  Previously released songs include ‘Happened Again,  ‘Nothing But Now’ ;  ‘Nicotine’; and ‘Fight For Your Right’ (Beastie Boys cover).

Official Website

https://www.oflimbo.com/

For More Information, Contact:
Ed Bunker – NPM PR and Marketing
Ed@NPMPRandMarketing.com

Your Spirit Dies announce debut album

South Carolina metal/hardcore outfit YOUR SPIRIT DIES will unleash their My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest debut full-length on May 2nd via their new label home of MNRK Heavy. Today the band presents their first single, “In The Depths Of Grief,” and album preorders.


Small towns across America are home to countless untold stories, and Columbia, the state capital of South Carolina, is no exception. With a population just over 140K, this city may be small, but it’s big on spirit. YOUR SPIRIT DIES, hailing from this very place, channels that humble yet fierce energy, embodying an underdog work ethic and an unstoppable fire. After buzzing nationwide and earning acclaim from the likes of Brooklyn Vegan, No Echo, and more, the group shares their story on My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest.


“The record encapsulates every single thing we’re about,” notes vocalist Brandon Byars. “We’re five people who were born in small towns in the South. We were never supposed to leave these places; we were ‘supposed’ to live and die here. For us, the simple fact we’re doing this is huge. We tried to craft an album that stands on its own, and we busted our asses to make it as different as we possibly could.”

Comments Scott Givens, MNRK’s SVP of Rock and Metal, on the band’s signing, “YOUR SPIRIT DIES is an amazing young band and they make a great addition to the MNRK Heavy family.”

The members of YOUR SPIRIT DIES each cut their teeth in other regional favorites, with Byars and guitarist Holden Hall in Remembrance, guitarist Tyler Dorman in Hopesick, and bassist Keagan McChesney in Soul Press, while Brannon Crumpton does double duty on drums in Moru. The band arrived in 2020 with the debut EP, The Process Of Grief. Two years later, they accelerated their ascent with a follow-up EP, Our Saints Drown In Ash. Earning critical acclaim, BrooklynVegan hailed the track “2000 Needles” “a raw, heavy metalcore song,” and No Echo raved, “The South Carolina-based quintet brings to mind the golden era of Trustkill Records.” Distorted Sound professed, “the band can receive no less than full marks for their command of the genre’s essentials.”

And the command continues as they bulldoze a path for My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest, with tracks like “Serpentine” featuring Dan Weyandt of Zao. Piercing fretwork rains down over a double bass beatdown, alternating between guttural growls and haunting spoken word. Byars’ roar explodes with a warning, “You will die alone.”

Whiskey Myers Set 7th Annual Wiggy Thump Fest for May 10; Tickets On Sale Now

Multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers returns to their roots with the seventh annual Wiggy Thump Festival set for May 10, 2025 in Palestine, Texas. Featuring performances by the hometown hosts themselves as well as Blackberry Smoke, Reid Haughton & Kenny McCann and the Painted Desert Band, this year’s event continues the tradition of supporting the local Anderson County Youth Livestock Association and builds upon the more than $200,000 raised for the cause to date. Tickets are on sale now via WhiskeyMyers.com
 
“Wiggy Thump is always a special time for us – bringing it back home, seeing the fans who have been with us since day one and giving back to the community that raised us,” reflects lead singer Cody Cannon. “Every year it gets bigger and better, and we can’t wait to share this one with y’all.”
 
In addition to the festival, Whiskey Myers recently announced 14 co-headlining dates with the Tedeschi Trucks Band as part of the Live in 25 Tour, spanning cities from the Pacific Northwest and California to the Midwest and Northeast this summer. The band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” will also perform across several prominent festivals including the San Antonio Rodeo, Stagecoach, Tailgate N’ Tallboys and more, plus the band’s own personally-curated Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation taking place November 7-9, 2025 in Miramar Beach, Fla. (additional context HERE). 
 
Fans catching Whiskey Myers live in 2025 are likely to hear brand new music from the band, who have kicked off 2025 with a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the studio. Their forthcoming seventh studio album builds on 2022’s Tornillo, which featured “John Wayne,” one of the most-played Americana songs that year and their preceding self-titled project which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts while also landing at No. 2 on the Rock chart.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming shows, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow the band on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Whiskey Myers 2025 Live Shows
Feb. 19  ||  San Antonio, Texas  ||  San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
March 6  ||  Plant City, Fla.  ||  Florida Strawberry Festival
April 25  ||  Indio, Calif.  ||  Stagecoach Festival
May 10  ||  Palestine, Texas  ||  Wiggy Thump Festival
June 5  ||  Clinton, Iowa  ||  Tailgate N’ Tallboys
June 25  ||  Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall
June 27  ||  South Greenfield, Mo.  ||  Baker-Spain Stampede
Aug. 7  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 8  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 9  ||  Quincy, Wash.  ||  The Gorge Amphitheatre (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 12  ||  Berkeley, Calif.  ||  Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 15  ||  Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 18  ||  Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Arizona Financial Theatre (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 19  ||  Albuquerque, N.M.  ||  Isleta Amphitheater (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 23  ||  Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 24  ||  St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 26  ||  Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  Riverbend Music Center (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 28  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 29  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Aug. 30  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Sept. 1  ||  Gilford, N.H.  ||  BankNH Pavilion (with Tedeschi Trucks Band)
Nov. 7-9  ||  Miramar Beach, Fla.  ||  Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon”
 
About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.3 million albums and amassed over 3.3 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success in Paramount’s hit shows “Yellowstone” and “Landman,” Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.” 

George Strait and Chris Stapleton Extend Run of Stadium Shows for 2025

George Strait continues to prove why he’s been dubbed the King of Country, setting a record for the largest single ticketed concert in U.S. History and a new record for Texas A&M Kyle Field for a single event with 110,905 fans in attendance for George Strait: The King at Kyle Field. The record-breaking performance was one of only 10 live shows from Strait last year including a supersized stop at Allegiant Stadium for his 37th Strait to Vegas show. 
 
The country music icon along with eleven-time GRAMMY winner Chris Stapleton will continue the excitement with five shows in 2025. Joining Strait and Stapleton for this run of one-off stadium dates will be special guest Parker McCollum for the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Foxborough dates with Little Big Town joining for the only west coast show at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium. 
 
“I keep trying to slow down a bit but you keep calling me back. Please don’t ever stop. I still love it just as much as I always have,” shares Strait. “Thank you for an amazing year last year and I can’t wait to see you for a few more again this year. Chris will be back and glad to have Little Big Town with us in LA. For the other cities, we’ve added Parker M. to the show which will be outstanding. Can’t wait to see you!!” 
 
Of his stop at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium last year The Associated Press opined, “Strait turned a space of tens of thousands across many demographics into something resembling the intimacy of those honky tonks he’s always singing about.” Bringing “a big band and a lot of heart” for what AP describes as the “closest a person can get to levitation…singing along to ‘Amarillo by Morning’ in a stadium of tens of thousands.”
 
While Pollstar opines, “Strait remains the most worthy inheritor of Merle Haggard or Willie Nelson’s mantle of country icon through the meaningful fluidity with which he moves through country’s various sub-strains with the same ease and enjoyment that marked both men’s Country Music Hall of Fame careers.” 
 
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. local time via GeorgeStrait.com. American Express is providing Card Members access to Amex Presale Tickets™, available for purchase starting Thursday, February 20, before the general public on-sale, while supplies last. Terms apply.
 
George Strait w/ Chris Stapleton & special guest Parker McCollum:
May 10, 2025               Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Financial Field
May 31, 2025              Pittsburgh, PA              Acrisure Stadium
June 14, 2025               Buffalo, NY                 Highmark Stadium
June 21, 2025               Foxborough, MA         Gillette Stadium
 
George Strait w/ Chris Stapleton & special guest Little Big Town:
July 19, 2025              Inglewood, CA   SoFi Stadium

It’s been 15 years since The New York Times praised Strait as “a country superstar in complete command of his gift,” and with the arrival of his 31st studio album for MCA last year, Cowboys And Dreamers, that statement rings just as true. Filled with classic country honky-tonkers about drinkin’ and not thinkin’ as well as sad songs and ballads about loss and cheatin’, listen to the album Cowboys & Indians Magazine notes is “​​a cornucopia of trad-country-arrangement beauty,” HERE.
 
The follow-up to Honky Tonk Time Machine, Strait’s 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album, Cowboys And Dreamers was named “album of the week” by Associated Press, and features 13 new songs, including “Three Drinks Behind,” “MIA Down in MIA,” “The Little Things,” “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” featuring Chris Stapleton and Strait’s rendition of Waylon Jennings’ “Waymore’s Blues” which all have made appearances in his live set.
 
About George Strait
George Strait is the King of Country Music, having sold more than 105 million albums and counting while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations. The Texas singer-songwriter is the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. With 33 different Platinum or multi-Platinum albums, he’s earned the third-most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only The Beatles and Elvis Presley, and with a total of 60, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist in history. The Texas troubadour's 31st career studio album, Cowboys And Dreamers, is available now. For more information, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

About Chris Stapleton
Kentucky-born Chris Stapleton is an 11x Grammy, 19x CMA and 19x ACM Award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians. In the midst of yet another triumphant year, Stapleton recently won Best Country Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards (“It Takes A Woman”) as well as three trophies at the CMA Awards this past fall. With the accolades, Stapleton tied the record for most CMA wins ever with Brooks & Dunn (19), while also extending his own record for most wins in the Male Vocalist of the Year category (8). 

These achievements follow the release of Stapleton’s widely acclaimed album, Higher (Mercury Nashville). Produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton and Chris Stapleton, the record landed on several “Best of” lists including BillboardEsquireVulture and Rolling Stone, who praised, “dazzling…the best evidence yet for the way one man’s voice has become synonymous with the very idea of a musical genre.” Additionally, GQ declared, “In an age rife with division, he’s maybe the only thing Americans all agree on…one of the most reliable hit makers in music.” 

Stapleton has also recently collaborated with artists such as Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Slash and George Strait, released a version of Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It” for the new Tom Petty tribute album and returned to NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for the third time as musical guest. Known for his electric live performances, Stapleton will continue his “All-American Road Show” tour through this fall including back-to-back stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Ball Arena, Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and Phoenix’s Desert Diamond Arena as well as several dates across Australia and New Zealand. 

Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, are founders of the Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund, which supports a variety of causes that are close to their hearts, while Stapleton also recently unveiled Traveller Whiskey, created in partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley.
 
About Parker McCollum:  
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum has reached the ranks of a bona fide Country music superstar by connecting with fans and critics alike through his relatable and authentic sound. His most recent album, Never Enough (released on May 12, 2023, via MCA Nashville), is a statement collection of music that cements his status as one of Country's strongest new voices. McCollum has been named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling StoneBillboard, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA, and more with American Songwriter noting, “The Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.” Music Row listed McCollum as their 2021 Breakout Artist of the Year and Apple also included him as one of their all-genre "Up Next Artists" Class of 2021. A dedicated road warrior, McCollum made his debut at the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2021 and has sold out major concert venues around the U.S. In March 2022, McCollum made his debut at RODEOHOUSTON to a sold-out crowd with over 73,000 tickets sold, returning to perform at the Opening Day celebration in 2023. He recently made a dream come true with his first-ever Austin City Limits performance, kicking off their 2023 season. In 2022, McCollum earned his first ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, took home “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (a fully fan-voted honor) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and scored two back-to-back CMA Awards nominations (2022 & 2023) for New Artist of the Year. He is nominated for another CMA Award for "Song of the Year" (2024) for his explosive Platinum hit "Burn It Down" - marking his third straight nomination. Recently, McCollum scored his second ACM Award for “Visual Media of the Year” for his music video for “Burn It Down.” The hit single marks his fourth consecutive #1 - following his other chart toppers "Pretty Heart," "To Be Loved By You," and "Handle On You." McCollum's latest single, the foot-stomping, shoot-it-straight, "What Kinda Man," shows his return to the musical Texas roots that got him started. "What Kinda Man" is available now. McCollum is set to kick-off his 2025 What Kinda Man Tour in January.
 
About Little Big Town:
GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, AMA, and Emmy Award-winning group, Little Big Town – consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook – burst onto the music scene 25 years ago with smash hits “Boondocks,” “Bring It On Home,” “Good As Gone” and the GRAMMY-nominated “Little White Church.” The band’s breakthrough albums Tornado and PainKiller produced multiple No. 1 singles, including “Pontoon,” “Tornado,” and “Day Drinking,” as well as the history-making, best-selling country single of 2015’s “Girl Crush.” 2017’s The Breaker debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Charts to critical acclaim and features their GRAMMY-winning, multi-week #1 single, “Better Man,” as well as the 2019 GRAMMY-nominated, “When Someone Stops Loving You.” In January 2020, the band released their self-produced ninth studio album, Nightfall, which once again hit the top of the Billboard Country Charts. The record included critically acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated songs “The Daughters,” “Over Drinking” and “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” - the latter of which has reached almost 400 million global streams. In September 2022, they released their tenth studio album, Mr. Sun, which debuted as the Top Country Album released by a Group in 2022. To date, Little Big Town has earned more than 45 award show nominations and has taken home over 20 awards, including multiple GRAMMY, AMA, People’s Choice, CMA, and ACM Awards, in addition to an Emmy award. 2024 was a landmark year for Little Big Town with several groundbreaking firsts. They celebrated their 25th anniversary as a band with the release of their first-ever career-spanning Greatest Hits album, which features collaborations with Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, and Sugarland, as well as the release of their first-ever Christmas album, The Christmas Record. Celebrations continued through the end of the year as the band embarked on a U.S. tour — Take Me Home Tour — with special guests and longtime collaborators, Sugarland. They wrapped up their momentous year by hosting their first ever holiday special on NBC, “Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry.”

Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle reveals 'Eddy Derecho', first offering from sophomore album

Chicago-based outfit Evidence of a Struggle presents their new single 'Eddy Derecho', the first offering from their sophomore album by the same name, which will be released on May 9 via The Glue Factory and The Orchard.

Centred around the musings of multi-instrumentalist W P C Simmons V a.k.a. Rev. Billy Simmons,  Evidence of a Struggle has grown since releasing their 2023 eponymous album to also involve Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, of1000faces, Garbage, Filter) on drums, synths and bass, and John Airo, who provides visual art for the projects.

Evidence of a Struggle creates lush, cinematic, beautiful and sometimes chaotic compositions. In creating this album, Evidence of a Struggle spent most of 2024 weaving a dense tapestry of sonic, musical, lyrical and visual ”observations” of what’s happening in our world now, what’s happened in the past, and what may happen in the future.

”The music and videos we’ve created for this record have really helped us make sense - personally and as a collective - of what’s going on in our world, how it’s effecting and affecting everyone regardless of their race, religion, color, ability or socioeconomic standing," says Rev. Billy.

"Maybe our music can help us recognize a better way to approach the idiocy happening in this world.  The wars, inequity, inequality, pain, suffering, anger, maybe it can help everyone else really look at themselves a little closer and not become part of the problem"

The new album also sees contributions from several other notable artists, including bassist Alan Berliant (Chris Connelly, Mavis Staples, Saint Asonia) and Solomon Walker (Liz Phair, Bryan Adams, Morrissey, Eastern Shadows, Year of the Rabbit)with Grammy-nominated sound engineer Chris Gelin (Smashing Pumpkins, Trent Reznor, RZA, Tom Morello, Korn) engaged in mastering and post-production, including in-studio assistance at The Glue Factory studio.

'Eddy Deracho' is a lyrical departure from Evidence of a Struggle's debut instrumental album. Rooted honestly within the chaos of our world, it is a loud and thoughtful sonic exploration of our unique ability as a species to harm, destroy, thoughtlessly marginalize, and discard with reckless disregard for anyone or anything outside of our immediate orbit.

"This record brings 13 musical stories of sonic solidarity, woven out of an unfortunate reality and understanding that Evidence of a Struggle is humbly presenting to encourage each one of you again to wake up, look in the mirror, and find a way to fix what we’re still fucking up," says Rev. Billy.

Transforming into a musical chameleon at night, Rev. Billy's day to day entails running Rev. Billy's Chop Shop, a salon with a creative space that regularly showcases artists' work (declared by Chicago Reader as the city's best gallery).

Earlier in his journey, Rev. Billy collaborated with RCA artist and artists (like Urge Overkill) on Touch and Go, and other majors like BMG and Universal. In 2020, he returned to music in the midst of lockdown boredom, allowing him a continued creative outlet. Playing every instrument and recording his debut album at The Glue Factorystudio, he joined forces with renowned sound engineer Sanford Parker (Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone) for additional production, recording and mastering.

As of February 12, 'Eddy Derecho' is available from fine digital platforms, including SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp.  The full album will be released on vinyl and CD, as well as digitally, on May 9.

SINGLE CREDITS
All music written by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)
William P C Simmons V - Vocals, Guitar, Synth
Matt Walker - Drums, Synth
Alan Berliant - Bass guitar
Recorded at The Glue Factory, Ming Music Studios, and Hypercube
Mixed & produced by Sanford Parker at Hypercube
Mastered by Chris Gelin at Opus Audio Labs.
Cover art and animations for Eddy Derecho by John Airo
Loveless Publishing ASCAP
ISRC code QM4TW2516369
Video and cover artwork by John Airo
Artist photos by Jeremy Glickstein
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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The Callous Daoboys Announce New Album 'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven' out May 16 (via MNRK Heavy)

Atlanta, GA sextet The Callous Daoboys cordially invites you to The Museum of Failure, a sonic exploration of the band's newly announced album 'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven', with a grand opening date of May 16 (via MNRK Heavy).'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven' is the follow-up to the band's 2022 critically acclaimed full-length 'Celebrity Therapist' and 2023 EP 'God Smiles Upon The Callous Daoboys', nominated for 'Best Heavy Record' in the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) Libera Awards 2024. In their most personal album yet, listeners are welcomed 300 years into the future to such a place where mankind's farcical attempts at immortalizing greatness are on full display, including each of the 13 tracks on the album. However, such artifacts beg the question whether these were simply ahead of their time, or rightfully discarded by patrons?

Today's glimpse inside reveals the first exhibit, "Two-Headed Trout/The Demon of Unreality Limping Like A Dog", along with the official cinematic music video. When asked about the inspiration behind the forthcoming album, vocalist Carson Pace shared:

The album is an artifact that’s been preserved, and hundreds of years in the future, you’re listening to this album in the museum. It’s a known failure, but the narrative is ‘if it survives forever, is it truly a failure?'

“Everything is very singular and personal. I’m not making an album commenting on anything societal or political this time, this is an album just for me. It’s every emotion I’ve felt and sobering thought since 2021. I can only make this album now, not in three years when I’m thirty, not ten years ago when I was seventeen. This is the snapshot of 24-27. A scrapbook of trial and error, or better yet, a Museum of Failure.

Speaking about "Two-Headed Trout/The Demon of Unreality Limping Like A Dog", Pace commented:

We would like to proudly present our first preview of the 'I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven' collection, ahead of its full release. These two pieces do not represent a thesis or mission statement of the collection, but rather two extremities. If you’re a fan of us being a rock band, I have good news for you. If you’re a fan of us being a chaotic metalcore band, I have GREAT news for you. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy.

Pre-order 'I Don't Want to See You in Heaven' here to RSVP, take an audio tour of "Two-Headed Trout/The Demon of Unreality Limping Like A Dog" by streaming at the link here, and observe the official music video below.

Don't miss The Callous Daoboys bring the heat on the 25 Years Of Noise World Tour with Silverstein, Thursday and Bloom, going on now across North America and continuing across The UK and Europe. Shortly after returning from abroad, the band will next hit the road on the 20 Year of All's Well That Ends Well Tour with Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights and Emmure. Later this year, band will also be performing on the Coheed And Cambria S.S. Neverender Cruise beginning in Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico. For ticket info, please click the link here.

20 Years of All's Well That Ends Well with Chiodos, Hawthorne Heights + Emmure:

Mar 21 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Theater

Mar 22 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theater

Mar 23 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore

Mar 25 - Denver, CO @ The Fillmore

Mar 26 - Salt Lake City @ The Depot

Mar 28 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

Mar 29 - Portland, OR @ Roseland

Mar 31 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

Apr 1 - San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield

Apr 2 - San Diego, CA @ Soma

Apr 3 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

Apr 5 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

Apr 6 - Houston, TX @ House Of Blues

Apr 7 - Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues

Apr 9 - St. Louis, MO @ Pageant

Apr 11 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

Apr 12 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

Apr 13 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Apr 15 - St. Pete, FL @ Jannus Landing

Apr 16 - Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall

Apr 17 - Raleigh, NC @ Ritz

Apr 18 - Richmond, VA @ The National

Apr 20 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

Apr 21 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall

Apr 22 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium

Apr 24 - Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall

Apr 25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theater

Apr 26 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue

Coheed And Camrbia S.S. Neverender Cruise:

Nov 8-13 - Miami, FL to Cozumel, MX

PERFECT PLAN Shares New Single "All Night" + Music Video!

PERFECT PLAN is pleased to share a new single, “All Night”, taken from their upcoming studio album, 'Heart Of A Lion,' set for release on February 28, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. Its accompanying lyric video is available below.

Lead singer Kent Hilli describes the new single and the story that inspired it:

“'All Night' is about the guy on the cover art of our album, a fictional story I made up with some personal experiences in the mix. He is a dreamer and a musician; he fails in life with everything he does, loses his job and then his love and girlfriend, gets dumped and gets depressed, fights his way back from being broke and then becomes a successful singer in a rock band.

“His girlfriend then wants him back, but the betrayal from her was too big, so he rejects her and moves on, meets someone new, but can't forget her and, after a few years, they meet again during one night”, he adds. “His girlfriend hasn't been able to move on either and realized that she really loved him... It took them 'all night' but finally they find forgiveness and reconciliation with a happy ending."

Talking about the album, he states:

“The new album is once again showcasing that we have developed and matured as a band in terms of songwriting and production. The melodies, riffs, and hooks that we have created on this album are, overall, the best we’ve done so far. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished. Although our main influences like Survivor, Foreigner, Europe, Whitesnakeare still shining through, there’s that unmistakable PERFECT PLAN sound that is the driving center of it all. And I think we have strengthened that sound and identity."

“With 'Brace For Impact' we wanted to discover a new heavier and 'in your face' sound but on this album we are back to the sound of the first 2 albums, with more keyboards and bigger sound taking you back to the 80’s with a modern touch and feel. On this album, we once again teamed up with Mårten Eriksson, whom we worked with on 'Time For A Miracle', Hilli adds. 

Mårten brought his extreme talent to the songs both co-producing with us and also did the mixing. Mårtens long experience as both songwriter and producer in the pop-industry brought so much to the table and the end result is simply fantastic. If you liked our previous albums, you are gonna love 'Heart Of A Lion!'."

Watch the New Video for "All Night" Below:

PERFECT PLAN’s fourth studio album, 'Heart Of A Lion' marks the culmination of the band’s musical production to date. Over the course of their first trilogy of albums, 'All Rise', 'Time For A Miracle' and 'Brace for Impact', the Swedes have quickly established themselves as a new gold standard in not only the Scandinavian melodic rock genre, but the melodic rock genre as a whole.

 

Kent Hilli is a one of a kind singer that gained world reputation almost from the start. His class, range, tone and heartfelt expression caught the attention of his heroes Giant, who picked him to sing on their latest album 'Shifting Time', and saw Kent releasing 2 solo albums in 2021 ('The Rumble') and 2023 ('Nothing Left To Lose').

Completing the line up, Rolf Nordström, guitarist extraordinaire, Mats Byström, the music mastermind who plays bass and form a solid, rock hard base with drummer Fredrik Forsberg. The subtle textures, so important in AOR, come from Leif Ehlin’s keyboards.

'Heart Of A Lion' is a powerful statement from the band offering the absolute best songwriting and production ever: a strong offering, with roots very well planted in the 80’s AOR sound. Produced by the band in collaboration with Mårten Eriksson, the band was determined to top the musical results they reached until now and took a few months – from the end of 2024 – to come out with the right musical material.

 

Sometimes the stars align, and the result is absolutely stunning: a perfect balance of energy and unforgettable melodies is what you are going to find in 'Heart Of A Lion'.

Pre-Order 'Heart of A Lion' HERE 

PERFECT PLAN offers the “perfect” (pun intended) combination: a superb singer, a well-oiled band of experienced players, and a great songwriting talent with a knack for unforgettable melodies and driving rhythms.

With 'Heart Of A Lion,' PERFECT PLAN has crafted an outstanding piece of work which, while paying tribute to the obvious references to the sound of the classics (think Survivor,Foreigner, The Storm, Giant, etc) and Scandinavian AOR, has a recognizable identity and personal feel.

PERFECT PLAN are:

Kent Hilli – Lead Vocals

Leif Ehlin – Keyboards

Rolf Nordström – Guitar

Mats Byström – Bass

Fredrik Forsberg – Drums

GATES TO HELL RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR BLISTERING NEW SINGLE, 'CRAZED KILLER' DEATH COMES TO ALL OUT MARCH 21ST VIA NUCLEAR BLAST

The ground quakes, the surface fractures, and a colossal force rises from the abyss: GATES TO HELL have returned to deliver their undeniable truth—Death Comes to All. The Louisville natives charge onto the heavy music scene with their second full-length which will be released March 21st via Nuclear Blast Records. Blurring the lines between death metal, hardcore, and every brutal sound in between, GATES TO HELL brings a monstrous energy to the studio and an unmatched ferocity to their live performances. 

Today, the band offers the blistering second single entitled, 'Crazed Killer'. Fast-paced and drum-led, the track delivers a relentless, stabbing energy with a sinister yet infectious rhythm at its core. Watch the music video directed and edited by Errick Easterday.

Stream 'Crazed Killer':
https://gth.bfan.link/crazed-killer

Pre-order & pre-save Death Comes to All:
https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all

WATCH: 'Crazed Killer' music video

GATES TO HELL will celebrate the release of their new album Death Comes To All on March 22nd via a hometown show at Headliners Music Hall with INTERNAL BLEEDING, ORTHODOX, HOLD MY OWN, GORED EMBRACE, and xGAARGOYALEx. This Spring, the band will join headliners THE ACACIA STRAIN on their 'It Can Always Get Worse 2025' tour. The 13-date trek will kick off on May 2nd at Amityville Music Hall and will make stops in Virginia Beach and Memphis before making appearances at Welcome To Rockville and later concluding the run at Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 18th. The tour package includes FROZEN SOUL and SNUFF ON SIGHT. 

GATES TO HELL live dates
03.22  Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall

'It Can Always Get Worse 2025' tour
w/ THE ACACIA STRAIN, 
FROZEN SOUL and SNUFF ON SIGHT


05.02 Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
05.03 Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents
05.05 Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
05.06 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 (no Frozen Soul)
05.07 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
05.10 Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theater (no Frozen Soul)
05.11 Springfield, MO @ Regency
05.12 Little Rock, AR @ Rev Room
05.13 Memphis, TN @ Growlers
05.15 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville
05.16 Chattanooga, TN @ Barrelhouse Ballroom (no Frozen Soul)
05.17 St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag (no Frozen Soul)
05.18 Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

For more information on the tour, please visit: www.gatestohellofficial.com/tour-dates

Fueled by youthful ambition and a sharp creative focus, the band enlisted Randy LeBoeuf. The partnership resulted in raw intensity with a sharpened sense of precision, elevating their sound to new heights. Their album artwork—crafted by WYRMWALK—offers a fitting representation of the blood-soaked dread and suffocating darkness that Death Comes to All unleashes.

Death Comes To All is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including CD Jewel, LP Vinyl in purple swirl, light blue splatter (band exclusive), and purple and white swirl with black splatter (Life and Death Brigade Festival | New England Metal & Hardcore Festival exclusive) as well as a t-shirt at https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all

Looking ahead to 2025, GATES TO HELL are preparing to storm the road and spread their ferocious energy to as many new audiences as possible. With Nuclear Blast Records fueling their fire, they’re ready to leave concertgoers in the wake of their annihilation. Death Comes to All, but GATES TO HELL will make sure you feel it first.


GATES TO HELL is:
Ryan Storey | Vocals
Eli Hanson | Guitar
Seth Lewis | Guitar
Dustin Cantrell | Bass
Trey Garris | Drums

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Savage Lands Premiere Star-Studded Album

After hearing firsthand how land developers are tearing down Costa Rica's rain forest, two angry metal heads decided they weren't going to sit around and rust in peace. Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren and his old guitarist Sylvain Demercastel started Savage Lands, the music industry's first artist-run environmental non-profit.   

100% of the royalties from Savage Lands' debut album support their ongoing preservation projects in Costa Rica and other countries. Army of the Trees comes out this Friday, February 14, but you can hear all 10 star-studded songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel. 

"Metalheads have always been powerful and passionate people in my eyes", says Arch Enemy front woman Alissa White-Gluz, who stars as the queen of the jungle on the latest single from Army of the Trees. "I hold deep gratitude for Savage Lands and their relentless work in safeguarding the fragile beauty of Costa Rica's ecosystem".   

Listen to Army of the Trees below.

Pre-order & Pre-save
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Savage Lands' roots run deep. Dirk and Sylvain first met in France during the late ‘90s, when they both played in the socially conscious thrash metal band Artsonic. But like the limbs of a tree, the organization is supported across many different fields. They partner with local scientists, forest engineers, ecological parks and other non-profits on the ground in Costa Rica, as well as international organizations like Hellfest, who are donating 1 million Euro to Savage Lands over the next five years. 

"Nature is music. Trees have music", says Dr. Jane Goodall, whose global institute is partnering with the metal non-profit's European branch on preservation projects in France and Africa. "Savage Lands are using their music to support projects that promote biodiversity, which will help make the world better for future generations". 

Whether they're out planting trees or hunkered down in the studio, Savage Lands foster the spirit of collaboration. Any metal supporter will recognize Dirk's swiveling left foot behind the drum kit. But alongside Sylvain's shredding solos and melodic riffs, the core band is backed by Loco Muerte's Florian Pons and Poun and Etienne Treton from veteran French metalcore band Black Bomb A. 

"When Sylvain and Dirk introduced us to Savage Lands at Hellfest in 2023, we instantly saw the passion and necessity behind this endeavor and were absolutely thrilled by the opportunity", says Chris Harms and Pi Stoffers of Lord of the Lost, who pour their blood and glitter into the chest-pounding "Out of Breath". "Music can not only offer a refuge to every single person on this earth, but it can be used as a sanctuary for the existential nature around us".   

Army of the Trees is loaded with more metallic force. "The Last Howl"pays a fitting tribute to the endangered howler monkey. Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser swings through not one, but two acrobatic solos, and Obituary swamp king John Tardy unleashes his inner primate with some ferocious, spit-flinging growls. While a wicked downpicked stroke of black 'n' roll, "Black Rock Heart" aims at more spiritual concerns. Channeling protective powers from the Obsidian stone, visionary artist Chloé Trujillo and Heilung's chief of ceremonies Kai Uwe Faust warn of a doomsday scenario that's unfolding right before our eyes. 

"Supporting what Savage Lands is doing was an easy decision", says fellow Heilung warrior Maria Franz, whose soothing high notes grace the melancholic power ballad “No Remedy”. The Nordic collective  donated $1 for every ticket sold during their most-recent U.S. tour to their Season of Mist labelmates.  
Army of the Trees hammers its message home with Francophone force. Eight pillars from the French metal scene join Savage Lands on the album's roaring title track in the fight to protect the world's ecosystems. "Now is the time to take a stand" they shout, bonded together in a fierce rallying cry. 

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

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

Just listening toArmy of the Treeshelps support Savage Lands. 100% of the song’s royalties fund the musician-run non-profit’s preservation efforts.

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

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

Donate 
https://savagelands.org/donation/

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

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

Collaborators
Stephane Buriez
Ardag Basmadjian
HK Nico + James at Vamacara

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

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

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

Cover artist
Brewster Agency  

Photographer
Gornos

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

Follow Savage Lands
Official Website: https://savagelands.org/  
Bandcamp: https://savagelands.bandcamp.com/album/army-of-the-trees
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/savage-lands/1712738479
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fft5SyNYhNar3PdYtKQSF
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Savage-Lands-100081754354224/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savagelands_project/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@savagelands9644

Fear of Water Release Remix of "X Gon' Give It To Ya" Featuring DMX, Out Now via Cleopatra Records! ​     

Multi-instrumentalist Dave Perry's solo project, Fear of Water, has released an electrifying remix of DMX’siconic track, "X Gon' Give It To Ya," featuring the late rap legend himself. Available now via Cleopatra Records, this bold remix takes DMX’s original and reimagines it through Perry's genre-blending sound.

 

Fear of Water is the brainchild of Dave Perry, a multi-talented artist based in Austin, Texas. Born clinically deaf, Perry’s connection to music has been a critical part of his recovery, and his innovative approach to both consuming and creating music has driven his solo project forward. Over the years, Fear of Water has produced some of the most unique collaborations in modern rock, joining forces with names like Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Elias Soriano (Nonpoint), Marcos Leal (Ill Niño), Heidi Shepherd (Butcher Babies), Aaron Nordstrom (Gemini Syndrome), and more.

 

In this remix, Perry, along with acclaimed mixing engineer Eric Emery, breathes new life into DMX’slegendary anthem, combining the rapper’s unmistakable energy with a fresh, heavy sound that’s sure to excite fans of both hip-hop and rock alike.

 

“DMX always had a metal energy in his voice, so this collaboration felt very organic,” says Perry. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to breathe new life into such a classic, bad-ass song. I wish we could make an entire album together!”

 

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Dorothy Shares Official "Tombstone Town" Video (Feat. Slash) — WATCH // Announces Tour Dates

Rock sensation DOROTHY is kicking off 2025 with a bang, confirming her forthcoming headline tour immediately following the premiere of her trailblazing new music video for "Tombstone Town," featuring legendary guitarist Slash. All dates and details are below, including select support acts and key festival appearances.

 The single, a gritty, boot-stomping anthem, which landed on Rolling Stone's "Songs You Need To Know" list and was lauded as a hit by Forbes, has been steadily climbing the charts and just hit No. 14 at Active Rock Radio — a testament to its undeniable power and Dorothy's growing impact in the rock world. 

Watch the official music video for "Tombstone Town," which was directed by Rich Ragsdale, below

The video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and MTV Biggest Pop, marking a career milestone for Dorothy as she continues her meteoric rise.

"I'm so honored to have Slash join me on 'Tombstone Town,'" says Dorothy. "The song is an excerpt from my diary — born out of betrayal and heartache. The music video has a plot twist at the end, but ultimately, I wanted to send a message of forgiveness and resilience, rather than revenge. Writing this song was therapy for me."

Slash himself sums it up perfectly: "'Tombstone Town' is a sexy rock 'n' roll grind, featuring Dorothy's inimitable swagger and a killer guitar hook." 

Building on the momentum of the single, Dorothy is hitting the road for a headline tour in support of her highly anticipated new album, The Way, arriving March 14 via Roc Nation. The album is truly a watershed moment for the artist, ultimately cementing her place among hard rock's elite players.  Pre-order it here.

About the album, the vocalist enthuses, "This album is a love letter to the fans. I'm letting them know everything is going to be okay, and we'll help each other find the way — even if we get lost at times."

The aforementioned tour dates are below, including what is sure to be a show-stopping performance at Welcome to Rockville in May.
 
DOROTHY ON TOUR:
WITH CORY MARKS (4/16 — 5/2):
WITH RETURN TO DUST: (5/11-5/15):
3/21 — Los Angeles, CA —  El Rey Theatre
3/29 — Welch, MN — Treasure Island Resort & Casino
4/16 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
4/18 — Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony
4/19 — Lititz, PA — Mickey's Black Box
4/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
4/22 — Flint, MI — The Machine Shop
4/23 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
4/25 — Council Buffs, IA — Stir Cove/Whiskey Roadhouse
4/26 — St. Louis, MO — The Hawthorn
4/27 — Madison, WI — The Majestic
4/29 — Denver, CO — Oriental
5/1 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
5/2 — Albuquerque, NM — Backstage at Revel
5/3 — Phoenix, AZ — UFest*
5/6 — Austin, TX — Empire Control Room & Garage
5/7 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory
5/10 — Camden, NJ — WMMR*BBQ*
5/11 — Charlottesville, VA — The Jefferson
5/13 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
5/14 — Atlanta, GA — Variety Playhouse
5/15 — Destin, FL — Club LA
5/16 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/18 — Ocean City, MD — Boardwalk Rock*
*FESTIVAL

Projecting a full-bodied voice with every inch of her being, Dorothy Martin kindles a spark of hope into a flame as bright as the sun itself. The Budapest, Hungary-born maverick singer, songwriter, performer, and frontwoman of the Los Angeles-based eponymous band, Dorothy brings gusto, grit, and glory back to hard rock, exuding superstar-size confidence coupled with the quiet resolve of an old school Western anti-hero. She has unassumingly blazed her own trail with sold out tours, major collaborations, and over 1 billion streams already in the rearview. 

However, her vision really catches fire on her fourth full-length album, The Way[Roc Nation].

Dorothy arrived with the force of a hurricane back in 2016, serving up the full-length debut ROCKISDEAD. Surging on all platforms on which fans discover new music, "Raise Hell" reeled in over 85 million Spotify streams followed by "Wicked Ones" with 77 million Spotify streams. The band organically attracted a diehard global fanbase with 28 Days in the Valley [2018] and Gifts From The Holy Ghost [2022]. KERRANG! hailed the latter as "a hot-blooded rock ‘n' roll record through and through," and RIFF raved, "Holy Ghost serves as a triumphant battle cry and a return to form." Perhaps, Outburn put it best, "It's her most bombastic and gloriously, victorious rock and roll work yet." Simultaneously, the singer took flight as the rare dynamo equally at home on a track with Slash and Nita Strauss of Alice Cooper or Staind and Scott Stapp of Creed. She even notably dueted with Stapp at the Grand Ole Opry. 

Over the course of 2024, she carefully architected what would become The Way alongside songwriter and producer Scott Stevens [Halestorm, Shinedown, Daughtry]. Expanding the creative palette, they leaned into heavier rock spiked with a healthy helping of Southern swagger and country-style storytelling.

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Ministry Announces ‘The Squirrely Years Revisited’ Out 3/28, Celebrating The Early Synth Pop Years With New Studio Takes

Al Jourgensen is finally making peace with the past. After the incredible reception to Ministry’s With Sympathy and Twitch-heavy set at Cruel World 2024, Jourgensen decided it was time to reexamine his long-dormant synth pop hits and give them a fresh polish 40 years later. The result is the forthcoming album, The Squirrely Years Revisited, out March 28 via Cleopatra Records.

 

Featuring 9 tracks (3 additional bonus tracks on CD), the album offers reworked versions of cult classic hits like “Everyday Is Halloween,” “Work For Love,” “I’m Not An Effigy,” and “I’ll Do Anything For You.” New music videos will soon be released for several tracks as well.

 

To celebrate the album and the new-old era of Ministry, the band — also including John Bechdel (keyboards), Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto (guitars), Pepe Clarke Magaña (drums) and Paul D’Amour (bass) —will embark on The Squirrely Years Tour beginning April 29, with a set dominated by Jourgensen’s earliest works. Opening support will come from Ministry’s old-school comrades, including Nitzer Ebb for the first half of the tour, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult for the second half of the tour; and Die Krupps on all dates. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 14 at 10 AM local time in each market.

 

“Since I hated my early stuff for decades, I decided to take ownership of it and do it right,” says Jourgensen.

 

The Squirrely Years Revisited follows the release of Ministry’s 16th studio album in 2024, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES, and comes ahead of the final new studio album from Ministry in 2026, a record that has Jourgensen teaming up with Paul Barker once again.

Preorder Digital copies of the album HERE

Preorder CD/Vinyl copies of the album HERE

 

MINISTRY THE SQUIRRELY YEARS TOUR

Joined By Nitzer Ebb, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, Die Krupps

*Nitzer Ebb appearing

+My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult appearing

(Die Krupps appearing on all dates except May 8)

 

April 2025

29  Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren*

30  Albuquerque, NM @ Revel*

 

May 2025

2    Austin, TX @ Emo’s*

3    Houston, TX @ House of Blues*

4    Dallas, TX @ Factory*

6    Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern*

8    Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival

9    Chicago, IL @ Riviera*

10  Detroit, MI @ Masonic Cathedral*

12  Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage*

13  Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall+

14  Boston, MA @ Roadrunner+

16  Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount+

17  Montreal, QC @ MTelus+

18  Toronto, ON @ History+

20  Minneapolis, MN @ Palace+

21  Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre+

23  Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall+

24  Calgary, AB @ Palace Theatre+

26  Vancouver, BC @ Commodore+

28  Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo+

29  Spokane, WA @ Spokane Live Casino+

31  Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom+

 

June 2025

1   Salt Lake City, UT @ Union+

3   San Francisco, CA @ Warfield+

4   Los Angeles, CA @ Palladium+

5   Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues+

 

For tickets and more information, visit www.ministryband.com/tour

ABOUT MINISTRY

Born in 1981 in Chicago, Ministry has been the lifetime passion project of founder Al Jourgensen, considered to be the pioneer of industrial music. In its early days, Ministry was identifiable by its heavy synth-pop material in line with the new sounds and technology that were being developed in the ‘80s. Ministry’s output began with four 12” singles on Wax Trax! Records in 1981 before the first LP With Sympathy in 1983 via Arista Records. As time progressed however, so did Ministry, quickly developing a harsher, and more stylized sound that the band soon became infamous for on seminal albums Twitch (1986), The Land of Rape and Honey (1988), and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (1989). With the release of Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and The Way to Suck Eggs (1992), Ministry hit an all-time high in the mainstream musical realm and received its first Grammy nomination. In total, Ministry has been nominated for a Grammy award six times. Eight more albums would follow before an indefinite break in 2013, only to be unearthed again in 2018 with AmeriKKKant, continuing to reflect Jourgensen’s views on the frightening state of society and politics. The 2021 album Moral Hygiene marked a new creative era of Jourgensen and the band. Ministry’s 16th studio album, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES, was released March 1, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.

 

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