Official Nick Menza Documentary 'This Was My Life' Red Carpet Screening Date Announced! ​

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and BayView Entertainment, have announced the new date for the red carpet premiere event of the fully authorized Nick Menza documentary, This Was My Life, Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond. The highly-anticipated event will happen on Thursday, April 10th at the Laemmle Royal theater in Los Angeles, CA. Located at 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. West L.A., CA 90025. Members of the cast and crew will be in attendance for a Q&A session after the screening of the film.

Tickets for the event may be purchased at https://www.laemmle.com/film/was-my-life-nick-menzas-metal-memories-megadeth-and-beyond

This Was My Life was originally scheduled to have its premiere in February, but the screening was postponed due to the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. 
BayView Entertainment is handling the global release of the film.

The film is an in-depth exploration of the life of Nick Menza, the former drummer of Megadeth, and one of the greatest thrash metal drummers of all time. It is a collection of stories from his childhood all the way through to the end of his life, recounted by those who knew him best. The documentary, authorized by the Menza family, will be the first to memorialize the drummer's legacy.

The trailer and official release dates will be announced in the coming weeks.  

For more information on the event please visit:

http://www.thiswasmylifefilm.com/

London Metal Trio URNE Release Double A-Side Singles "Throes Of Grief" and Cover of Black Sabbath's "I"

Today, London metal trio URNE continue to re-define the world of epic arena metal and the sacred power of The Riff with brand new single, "Throes Of Grief" plus a spectacular cover of Black Sabbath’s "I".

Over the course of two studio albums plus a touring schedule taking in key festival appearances, including Download in the UK, URNE have shown that heavy music can also be heavy with atmosphere and intent.

With the new singles "I" / "Throes Of Grief", their first release since moving from Candlelight to Spinefarm, the group give a nod to the past whilst keeping eyes set on the future; "Throes Of Grief" is a new original, a tightly-wound three and a half minutes of incessant guitar and vocal fire-power, featuring a signature guest solo from Avatar guitarist Tim Öhrström, while "I"sees the band putting their own weighty stamp on Dio-era Sabbath.

Largely, it’s the Ozzy-era of Sabbath that gets the cover treatment, but URNE frontman Joe Nally (the band is completed by Angus Neyra on guitar and James Cook on drums) has long held a love for the later Dio period and "I" in particular.

Nally explains:

“’I’ is a song I’ve been wanting to cover for about 15 years; the song is one of Sabbath's heaviest - lyrically and vocally, it’s Dio at his most evil and wicked. No one is really in the same league as Dio vocally so I had to approach it in a different way. It was a challenge but one that really changed the game for me vocally. We are approaching 15 years since Ronnie James Dio passed but he certainly isn’t forgotten. This is our way of paying our respects and saying thank you for the music.”

On "Throes Of Grief", Nally adds:

“Around the time of writing this I was listening to 'Countdown to Extinction' by Megadeth, so of course I was inspired by Dave & co. and if you write fun metal, you want a killer solo to go with that and who better to ask, than our good friend Tim Öhrström from the mighty Avatar. Tim has such a cool and unique style, I knew I wanted him to play something on this. 'Throes' along with 'I', is us having fun but also paying our respects to those who paved the way for bands like ours.”

Together, these songs make it clear that a brand-new chapter in URNE history is ready to unfold.

Watch the Lyric Video for "Throes Of Grief" Below:

Listen to "I" HERE

URNE are:

Joe Nally - Vocals/Bass 

Angus Neyra - Lead Guitar 

James Cook - Drums 

YOUR SPIRIT DIES ANNOUNCE 'MY GNAWING PAINS WILL NEVER REST' 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. 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.”

Melodic guitar and ominous orchestration set the tone for “Unjust God,” giving way to rapid-fire drums and black metal style tremolo picking. The barrage barely lets up as Byars screams, “I stare into the eyes of an unjust god,” bleeding into a bold clean chorus. “I lived in a Southern Baptist home for my entire life,” he reveals. “Early on, I knew it was something I wasn’t interested in. The title, My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest, is a line from the Book of Job. The whole book is about God giving Job all of these trials and messing him up pretty badly. The song ponders, ‘Is God just?’”

Then there's the lead single “In The Depths Of Grief.” Squeals practically choke the groove as the breakdown quakes with impressive force. “It’s personal,” he elaborates. “My mom is seventy-one, and she just got back from the hospital. ‘In The Depths Of Grief’ is about watching your loved ones grow older, wither, and eventually die. She isn’t there yet, but she has bad heart problems. When I was a teen, we had our differences. I did the whole rebel thing and got into stuff I probably shouldn’t have. I’m not as angry as I was, so our relationship is definitely better than it’s ever been.”

Framing Hanley Release Video for New Single "I Mean It" — WATCH // Announce Forthcoming "Flowers" EP

A quartet with their hearts worn proudly on their sleeves, FRAMING HANLEY are a band for fans of melding genres masterfully. Since their arrival onto the scene in 2007, Framing Hanley have picked up a gold plaque from the RIAA, earned over a half-billion streams, accolades from Billboard, Loudwire, Kerrang!and more, further cementing that their emotion-fueled songwriting produced songs that people could really attach themselves to. With four studio albums in their impressive catalog, including the cover of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" that went Gold, the band is a rarity, equally as comfortable on a bill with acts like Good Charlotte to Sick Puppies.

From Nashville, Framing Hanley are comprised of Kenneth Nixon (vocals, guitar), Nic Brooks (guitar), Jonathan Stoye (bass), and Matt Naff (drums), and their anthemic rock-infused R&B continues to garner thousands of new fans with every single drop. Their collective love for expanding their sonic palette led to writing sessions in 2024 in order to provide their diehard audience with a brand new studio EP, Flowers, coming to us all this spring. The date will be announced imminently, as will cover art and track listing.

Check out the video for first single "Mean It" below. Stream it here.

Snagging influence for their newest material from diverse outfits that span from the hard hitting nuances of Glassjaw to production elements akin to Childish Gambino, Framing Hanley took the time away to facilitate growth both personally and musically. Of their upcoming 2025 material, guitarist Brooks offered, "This EP is a roller coaster. We're melding together a handful of different styles, bringing in electronic elements, some R&B elements, and jazzy vibes. We're also trying to bring back the heavier energy. We’re interested in making something that feels real."

The first taste of their latest iteration, Framing Hanley released "Mean It," showcasing the band's instrumentation and ability to create chantable choruses for their crowds to sing along. Of the single, Nixon spills, "We felt that 'Mean It' was the perfect reintroduction, if you will, of Framing Hanley in 2025. We're stoked as hell for this year and have plans to release more music this year than we have in the last 15 years in total."

Dedicated to touring and connecting with their listeners, Framing Hanley create music that hits the mark on multiple levels: thematically, emotionally and sonically. Never ones to suppress inspiration, wherever and whenever it may strike, this is a four-piece that has grown alongside their fanbase, always ready and willing to dip their toes into something new.

Catching them on the road has just been made more tangible, as the band will be hitting the pavement soon, ready to unleash their dynamic tunes onto fans new and old alike on "The Flowers Tour," starting this April. For fans of bands that masterfully fuse genres together like Breaking Benjamin, Rain City Drive, and I Prevail, Framing Hanley are happy to shake up the scene.

FRAMING HANLEY ON TOUR:
WITH MAKEOUT + ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:
4/17 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
4/18 – Panama City, FL – The Dive
4/19 – New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
4/22 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
4/23 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
4/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees
4/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
4/29 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
5/1 – Denver, CO – HQ
5/2 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar
5/4 – Madison, WI – Annex
5/10 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
Festival

Tickets for the tour went on sale Friday, February 21 at 10am CT.

Miranda Lambert Embraces the Wild West in Official Music Video for "Run"

Dubbed by NPR as “the backbone of contemporary Country music,” Miranda Lambert expands her celebrated Postcards from Texas  musical chapter with an official music video for upcoming single “Run,” impacting at Country radio this coming Monday, Feb. 24. Embracing the sense of freedom and the three-time GRAMMY Award-winner’s fiercely independent spirit on display in the song’s lyrics, the video directed by Kate Rentz is out now. Watch Below.
 
Pulled from the archives for her latest critically acclaimed album, the solo-penned song written around the time of The Weight of These Wings found its rightful home on Postcards from Texas, with MusicRow declaring, “The thrilling, pumping production sets your pulse racing. The lyric of regret, deception and escape grabs your ear. Her voice, as always, rules your heart. An artist at the top of her game with a mini masterpiece.” Billboard also praises “Run” as “the singer-songwriter at her best…Heartfelt and heart-wrenching, she sings of regret while accepting wildflower ways,” while American Songwriter highlights it as the album’s “most vulnerable moment.”

“I wasn’t ever ready to perform it until now,” Lambert shared of the anthem with Kelleigh Bannen on “Today’s Country Radio.” “That’s what songs are for, and you may not be ready at that one time to sing about something really raw… but then it can come back around,” adding that the song is “an admission of human error too…It’s an apology, but it’s also a resolve.”
 
Filmed at Don Donnelly’s D Spur Ranch & Riding Stables in Gold Canyon, Ariz., the striking desert visuals bring the vulnerable song to life with Lambert surrounded by mirrors, wildflowers and horses—including her own horse, Cool, who joined Lambert’s stable in 2024 as she embraced a new hobby of mounted shooting.
 
“There is always a sense of freedom when you’re on the back of a horse with the wind in your hair, so it felt really significant to have Cool with me in this video,” reflects Lambert. “I love horses because they’re a way to run to something – or away if you need to. I started riding when I turned 30 and wanted to try more things that scared me. Now horses are such a passion of mine and mounted shooting is a brand-new way to push myself and to chase that feeling of being bravely true to yourself, which is exactly what this song is about.”
 
“Run” follows “Wranglers” as the second single off Postcards from Texas, which arrived in September and continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Lambert is also set to join Morgan Wallen for several stadium dates of the upcoming I’m The Problem Tour, plus headlining sets at festivals and one-off dates this including Two Step Inn, Country Stampede, Lakefront Music Fest, Field & Stream Music Fest and more.

Photo Credit Cooper Norland; Courtesy of Republic Records

About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. Her 10th solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, available everywhere now via Republic Records, continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
A multi-dimensional superstar, she’s earned seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless RIAA certifications; conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency; blurred genres with Leon Bridges, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Enrique Iglesias, Sheryl Crow and Elle King; and delivered her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’all Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line at Boot Barn. Her passion for rescue animals inspired the creation of her MuttNation Foundation, which has raised over $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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46 years since emerging, Liverpool's The Room shares 'Nemesis' from post-punk folklore album 'The Telling'

Liverpool post-punk pioneers The Room are back with 'Nemesis', the potent second single from their latest album 'The Telling', presenting their trademark blend of progressive, alternative pop and sultry post-punk. As with the lead track 'The Teller', the accompanying video was produced by Mark Jordan. A magical sonic adventure for fans of 80s post-punk and folk-horror aesthetics alike.

Firm favourites of the late great John Peel, The Room formed in 1979 in the golden years of northern English post-punk. In 2023, they re-formed after a lengthy hiatus, releasing their critically acclaimed 'Restless Fate' album, their first release in 38 years. Their melodic blend of progressive, alternative pop and sultry post-punk is as fresh and relevant now as when they disbanded in 1985.

Formed by singer Dave Jackson and bassist Becky Stringer, they are joined by original drummer Clive Thomas, along with guitarist Darren Brown, keyboardist Ethan Kyme, and the haunting backing vocals of Helena Jacks. 

'Nemesis' is from the midpoint of 'The Telling' story. Rusalka, the shape shifter, trapped in her aquatic human form returns to wreak vengeance on the priest and those others who murdered her lover. The village is haunted by evil dreams and deaths by drowning until they sacrifice their priest to the river. The song features bassist Becky Stringer on clarinet for the first time and her son Ethan on piano.

Consisting of 11 songs, the album shares a continuous narrative through all the following songs over a blend of post-punk music, like a sort of aural folk-horror feature film. Set in a mythical 17th-century European forest, 'The Telling' follows a traveling storyteller, who mesmerizes an isolated village with macabre tales of wonder, mystery and the supernatural - of shapeshifters, wolves and ravens... of a love affair between Baba Yaga's adopted daughter and Grendel's long-lived brother, and some witch-finders who come under their hammer.

'The Telling' was inspired by frontman-songwriter Dave Jackson’s interest in folklore and myths, and a visit to a cuckoo clock museum in the Black Forest, where he learned about the traveling clock sellers and storytellers, who used to move between villages. Conveyed through his spirited yet acerbic vocals, the album was conceived as an aural movie for an as-yet unfinished screenplay, unfolding as individual self-contained songs like chapters in a complete narrative, there are no lyrical choruses or repeated themes. The album comes with a full lyric sheet, influenced by the layout of the Guttenberg Bible. 

Recorded and mixed at Ark Studios in Liverpool and released via 9x9 Records, this album was co-produced by Dave Jackson and Steve Powell (Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band, Autour De Lucie, Echo & The Bunnymen).

"Situated in a 17th Century European forest, a traveller arrives at a remote village offering to tell a story of "dark love and what came after" in return for a bed for the night. After some resistance from the butcher and the baker, he begins a tale about a young man from a similar village who falls for a strange woman in the forest, but discovers she can shape-shift into a raven or a wolf," says Dave Jackson.

​"Rusalka the shape-shifter, assumed dead after the Priest, the jilted bride's brothers and fellow villagers burnt her lake hut and hanged her lover, returns for vengeance on her tormenters, now fixed in her aquatic human shape. This song takes place at the end of side one of the vinyl album and begins a sequence where Rusalka and her future lover begin to Hammer the Witchfinders, who plague Northern Europe at this time."

The Room recorded four John Peel sessions, appeared on The Whistle Test and worked with Television's Tom Verlaine and John Porter (Roxy Music, TheSmiths, Billy Bragg) on their 'In Evil Hour' LP (1984). Recordings from Janice Long's BBC Radio One programme and Saturday Live were used for the 1985 release 'Jackpot Jack' EP. 

The Room toured the UK and the USA, and performed with The Fall, The Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Southern Death Cult, Violent Femmes, Tom Verlaine, John Foxx and The Red Guitars. Following the band's split, Becky and Dave went on to form Benny Profane, Dust and Dead Cowboys. Dave has also recorded under his own name and as The Room in the Wood (with Paul Cavanagh).

'Nemesis' is out digitally on February 19. 'The Telling' is out now, available on CD (jewel case with 12-page booklet) or on black vinyl (with a 4-page lyric Insert). It is also available on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp and elsewhere.

CREDITS
All songs written by The Room
Dave Jackson - vocals
Becky Stringer - bass & clarinet
Darren Brown - guitars
Ethan Kyme - keyboards
Clive Thomas - drums
Helena Jacks - backing vocals
Cover design by Ian Clark
AI album images by Dave Jackson
Produced by Dave Jackson and Steve Powell
Recorded and mixed by Steve Powell at Ark Studios Liverpool
Mastered by Chris Daniels
Videos by Mark Jordan
Band photos by Richard Duffy-Howard
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Rotting Christ Release New Live Video

ROTTING CHRIST have stood the test of time. Over the past 35 years, Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their brothers-in-arms have risen from Greece's blackened catacombs to become one of metal's most formidably reliable forces.

Backed by a legacy that has both defined and defied black metal, last year, the Greek legends carved out a new set of dark, melodic scriptures with fresh rebellion on the unbreakable Pro Xristou. 

"...this is the most arena-worthy Rotting Christ have been in some time", No Clean Singing wrote about their latest album.  

Now, as they continue to tour the world, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil existence with a new live album. This two-hour set was recorded at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in the band's hometown of Athens. Like a Greek pantheon, it spans the band's entire career, from early evil classics to the pillars of their Hellenic legacy, including "Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)", the horns-raising anthem from the bloody and triumphant Aealo. 

Watch Rotting Christ perform "Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)" Live in Lycabettus below.

35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus comes out April 4th on Season of Mist.
 

Pre-order & Pre-save 
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The formidable bond between brothers Sakis and Themic Tolis is not only felt across their mighty discography but also live and in the flesh. Having played more than a hundred shows all across the world in 2024, Rotting Christ continue to keep the true metal spirit alive time and time again.    

Earlier this week, Rotting Christ finished touring Brazil, but the band aren't done hitting the road. This weekend, they're performing "Like Father, Like Son" and other instant classics from Pro Xristou for the very first time in Columbia and Mexico.

“Dear brothers and sisters”, Rotting Christ write to their Latin American legion. “We are proud to return to your land for a special setlist just for you to celebrate our 35 years as a band. Keep the true Metal Spirit alive!”.

Get tickets: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/tour

Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

Line-up:
Sakis Tolis - Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis - Drums
Kostas "Spades" Heliotis - Bass
Kostis Fouk - Guitar

Biography:
Sébastien J. Gamez

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MANY EYES Shares New Music Video for "Speechless," Kicking Off North American Tour Next Week

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Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES is now debuting the official music video for the song, "Speechless," which was filmed on day off during the band's recent North American tour at Mahall's Lanes in Lakewood, OH. The video can be found below.

“'Speechless' was the first song I ever demoed for Many Eyes," explains Buckley. "It set a standard for us that we still aspire towards when writing even to this day-make it heavy, make it good, make it cool.”

"Speechless" is taken from the band's debut full-length, 'The Light Age,' which was released in September 2024 via Perseverance Media Group! The album can be found HERE.

Many Eyes began in the winter of 2022 when Keith Buckley (Ex-Every Time I Die, The Damned Things) connected with brothers Nick (Producer/ Owner of Dexter's Lab Recording) and Charlie Bellmore (Corpsegrinder/ Toxic Holocaust) through their mutual friend, Jamey Jasta, frontman for metal legends Hatebreed. 'The Light Age' was written and recorded over a few weeks in both Buffalo, NY, and Milford, CT, where the members reside. 

Many Eyes is currently working on their second album. 

MANY EYES is about to embark on its third U.S. tour, supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTIONalongside HAIL THE SUN. Recently, they supported the legendary SUM 41 on their final tour, stoner rock stalwarts CLUTCH, and post-hardcore icons, THURSDAY. Their ability to engage an array of audiences shows a prowess in crossing genres. With Alan Hague now on guitar and Sean Vallie on bass, alongside Nick Bellmore’s powerful drumming and Keith Buckley’s commanding vocals, the band remains focused on pushing forward and exploring new creative horizons.

MANY EYES will hit the road next week on February 27 in Phoenix, AZ. The band has now added several headlining shows to the itinerary, which can be found below while tickets will be available HERE.

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MANY EYES Tour Dates

(Supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTION + HAIL THE SUN w/ SOLENCE):

02/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge** [JUST ADDED]

02/28: San Diego, CA @ Soma

03/01: Fresno, CA @ Tioga Brewery

03/02: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater

03/03: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

03/05: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

03/06: Memphis, TN @ Graceland Live

03/07: New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues

03/08: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall

03/09: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City

03/11: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

03/12: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

03/13: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues

03/14: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

03/15: Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall

03/17: Omaha, NE @ The Admiral Theater

03/19: Billings, MT @ Pub Station

03/21: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

03/22: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

03/23: Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom

03/25: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse

03/26: Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre

03/28: Las Vegas, NV @ Berlin Bar** [JUST ADDED]

03/30: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater** [JUST ADDED]

**Headlining Date, No Amity Affliction

Live Lineup:

Vocals - Keith Buckley

Drums - Nick Bellmore

Bass - Sean Vallie

Guitar - Alan Hague

Recording Lineup:

Vocals/ Lyrics/ Songwriter - Keith Buckley

Producer/ Songwriter/ Guitar/ Drums/ Bass - Nick Bellmore

Guitar/ Songwriter/ Bass/ Keys - Charlie Bellmore

Recorded and mixed by Nick Bellmore at Dexters Lab Recording in Milford, CT

Assistant Engineer William Hayes

Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound

Additional vocals recorded by Anthony Potenza

All songs written by Keith Buckley, Nick Bellmore and Charlie Bellmore.

Art Direction & Design by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in

Produced by Nick Bellmore

Executive Producer Jamey Jasta

Orders: https://dthw.sh/thelightage

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MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2025 Welcomes DEATH ANGEL, Replacing DESTRUCTION

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While German thrash battalion DESTRUCTION will no longer be performing at this year's edition, American thrash icons DEATH ANGEL have saved the day and will now be wrecking The Rave instead! In addition, the festival is pleased to reveal that they have since added an all-star S.O.D. Tribute (ft. Scott Ian, Dan Lilker, Jamey Jasta + Revel Ian), EYEHATEGOD, Pentagram, Toxic Holocaust, Bongzilla, Revocation, Ov Sulfur, Left To Die + The Lurking Corpses, rounding out the already stacked lineup!

Due to the massive success of the second edition of Milwaukee Metal Festival, the iconic midwestern event is returning in 2025! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, with the pre-party kicking off on May 15. Tickets are now available HERE.

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Progressive Super Metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Announce New Album 'Floodgate' Out April 25th

Progressive super metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are excited to announce their upcoming album 'Floodgate', releasing on April 25th. To celebrate the announcement, ISD has released the first single from the record titled "Memento Mori", accompanied by a lyric video available to view below.

About the single, guitarist/vocalist Tony Piccoli comments:

“As soon as we finished writing this song, we knew we had something special. This music paired with Pete’s lyrics, I think we have something powerful to offer the prog-metal community and beyond. Friends of mine have said it’s one of my best guitar solos to date, and I think they’re high. Anyway, thank you for checking it out!” 

Pete Hopersberger adds:

"My dad used to say, 'No one gets out alive,' and I hear it in my head whenever I think of him. My family is Catholic, and there’s a practice in our faith called Memento Mori (Latin for remember that you must die), which encourages us to contemplate the last 4 things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. In doing so, we remind ourselves to live each day as if we’re going to meet God and to prepare our soul for that. It’s a tall task, and I know I fail regularly, but we only get better when we aim high."



Watch the Lyric Video for "Memento Mori" below:

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION (ISD), hailing from Metro Detroit, have carved out their niche in the metal world with their signature Progressive Super Metal sound. Since their debut album 'Recurring Themes' (2012), produced by Roy Z, the band has toured with the likes of Pain of Salvation, Kingcrow, Fates Warning, and Circus Maximus, steadily building their reputation.

After their critically acclaimed concept album 'Triumphia' and their emotional third release 'The Sun Will Always Set', ISD are set to return in 2025 with their fourth album, 'Floodgate', once again produced by Nick Hagen. 'Floodgate' promises a dynamic mix of concise, heavy, and epic tracks, rich with vocal harmonies and standout performances from every member. This album pushes the band’s progressive metal songwriting even further, marking another milestone in their evolution.

About the album, Piccoli states:

"'Floodgate' is the idea that after a significant event in life, artists and musicians alike tend to open up the floodgate of creativity and let it all out. This album is a celebration of that floodgate opening up. We’re super proud of this one, and we hope you’ll enjoy the different paths this album will take you.” 

Pre-Order 'Floodgate' HERE

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are:

Pat DeLeon - Drums

Pete Hopersberger - Keyboards, Vocals

Bryan Paxton - Bass, Vocals

Tony Piccoli - Guitars, Vocals

Scott David Thompson - Guitars, Vocals

TRIBULATION Announces North American Headlining Tour, Co-headlining w/ UNTO OTHERS for First Leg

STREAM // ORDER // DOWNLOAD

Swedish gothic metal maestros TRIBULATION will be casting their spell on North America this spring! The band will embark on a full tour of the continent this May, for which they will first co-headline from May 1 through May 12 with UNTO OTHERS. Then, TRIBULATION will headline the second leg from May 14 until the final stop on May 25, in which they will be joined by EARLY MOODS as support.FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED will support the entire run.

The full itinerary can be found below! Tickets will be made available on February 21 @ 10:00 A.M. local time at THIS LOCATION.

ICYMI: TRIBULATION recently unveiled a cinematic music video for the haunting single, "Murder in Red," which pays homage to vintage Italian horror cinema. The video was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage from Damón Zurawski and can be found below.

The track is taken from TRIBULATION's latest full-length, 'Sub Rosa in Æternum,' which was released on November 1, 2024 via Century Media Records, which was named among the best records of 2024 by Decibel Magazine (#5), A&P Reacts (#4), Invisible Oranges (#3), Heavy Music HQ (#23) + more!

The offering follows up the band's award-winning 2021 album, 'Where the Gloom Becomes Sound.' On 'Sub Rosa in Æternum,' Tribulation conjure new beast: Part psychological horror of Italian cinema, part gaunt British goth, and part Art Deco opulence, 'Sub Rosa In Æternum' is a blazing torch upon a cloudy, skeleton sky. Orders can be found HERE.

GET TICKETS HERE

TRIBULATION North American Tour Dates:

Co-headlining with UNTO OTHERS, with support from FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED):

05/01: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

05/02: Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar

05/03: Denver, CO @ Bluebird

05/04: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/06: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

05/07: Portland, OR @ Star Theater

05/09: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

05/10: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

05/11: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/12: Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge

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Headlining w/ direct support from EARLY MODS + FINAL GASP, support from UNREQVITED)

05/14: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

05/15: Ft. Worth, TX @ The Rail^

05/16: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall^

05/17: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)^

05/18: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones^

05/20: Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster^

05/21: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest

05/22: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving

05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

05/24: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes

05/25: Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace

CROWNSHIFT - Release Hard-Hitting Metal Cover Of Alannah Myles' Smash Hit 'Black Velvet'

Following up on their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album from 2024, modern metal supergroup CROWNSHIFT has unleashed a hard-hitting metal cover of Alannah Myles' smash hit 'Black Velvet' from 1989. The original, which is undoubtedly one of the biggest pop hits of the late 80s, has been given an exciting contemporary facelift by the Finns, who effortlessly updated the song with their signature sound and made it their own.

The band that's currently one of Finland's hottest new rock music exports has received a lot of praise for their debut album and their superb crossover of modern metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal has instantly excited fans and critics all over the globe. 

In just a week from now, CROWNSHIFT will embark on an extensive European tour with heavy metal legend DIRKSCHNEIDER and ALL FOR METAL Scroll down for all confirmed dates.

STREAM CROWNSHIFT'S 'BLACK VELVET' COVER:
https://crownshift.bfan.link/black-velvet

PURCHASE / REVISIT CROWNSHIFT'S DEBUT ALBUM: 
https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high-standing crossover metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest metal exports, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be a master of all trades.

Their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album consists of eight contemporary melodic death metal anthems with a progressive edge and captivating choruses for the ages. CROWNSHIFT's members are or have been involved in some of Finland's most renowned and universally beloved metal bands, including NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN, and MYGRAIN, and it shows. On their first album, CROWNSHIFT have managed to combine their collective experiences and have crafted a modern metal masterpiece that sounds distinctively Finnish and offers stellar songwriting and excellent production. 

CROWNSHIFT IS:
Tommy Tuovinen: Vocals 
Daniel Freyberg: Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Jukka Koskinen: Bass 
Heikki Saari: Drums 

CROWNSHIFT online:
https://linktr.ee/crownshiftofficial 
https://www.facebook.com/crownshiftofficial
https://www.instagram.com/crownshiftofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@crownshiftofficial 
YouTube

Memphis May Fire Share "The Other Side" Video

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE — Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) will release SHAPESHIFTER on March 28 via longtime label Rise Records. Pre-order it here. The album is already receiving critical acclaim and recognition from SPIN, New Noise, Idobi, and more.

They have just shared the video for their latest barn burner "The Other Side."

Watch it below. 
 

"'The Other Side' is about resilience in the face of despair," shares Mullins. "It's for anyone who's ever felt trapped in their own pain, unsure if they'll ever break through. But there's always something beyond the darkness, another side to the pain, a breakthrough waiting to happen. This song is a reminder that even in our lowest moments, we're not alone, and the light is closer than we think."

MMF will embark on a headline tour for Spring 2025, with support from Caskets, Wind Walkers, and Elijah. The tour kicks off April 16 in Little Rock and runs through May 17 in Atlanta. It includes appearances at several key spring festivals, such as Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. All dates are below. Get tickets here. 

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE ON TOUR:
WITH CASKETS, WIND WALKERS, + ELIJAH:
4/16 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
4/17 — Dallas, TX — Southside Music Hall
4/18 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
4/19 — San Antoni, TX — Vibes
4/21 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
4/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/23 — San Diego, CA — Observatory SD
4/24 — Rosefield, CA — Goldfields
4/27 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
4/29 — Billings, MT — Pub Station
4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
5/1 — Dener, CO — Summit
5/3 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
5/4 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
5/5 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
5/6 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
5/8 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/9 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Monarch
5/10 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
5/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
5/13 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
5/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground 
5/15 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/17 — Atlanta, GA — Center Stage
5/18 — Daytona, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival Date

Wrath of Logarius Enter the Void on New Single

Much like their Bloodborne namesake, Wrath of Logarius are impossible to predict. But no matter what skeletal form they assume, their upcoming debut album, Crown of Mortis, pronounces them as the unflinching kings of black metal's formless new realm.

Watch the mind-melding playthrough for new single "Of the Void" below.

Crown of Mortis comes out April 4 on Season of Mist.

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

Can't wait to hear Crown of Mortis? RSVP for Wrath of Logarius' upcoming Bandcamp Listening Party and hear their debut album two weeks before it comes out. 

Wrath of Logarius Crown of Mortis Bandcamp Listening Party
March 12 @ 7 pm Pacific Time

RSVP
https://wrathoflogarius.bandcamp.com/live/crown-of-mortis-listening-party

After emerging from the misty forests of Northern California four years ago, Wrath of Logarius spread through the world of underground metal like a bloodborne virus. "...a ferocious display of intent which signifies the band's potential to become a powerhouse", New Noise wrote about the band's burning introduction.

Many hunters would've reaped their rewards while resting their bones, but Crown of Mortis only builds on the band's growing lore. The album's first single summoned all the bloody runes from the band's formless spellbook. Now armed with newly minted Strega guitars, Wrath of Logarius cycle through the many moonlit phases of black metal on "Of the Void".

New bassist Xolotl opens the icy procession with dissonant bass chugs, as if marching toward death. Like a howling wind, Vastator whips across a darkened stretch of classic tremolo picking, only to climb like mist through a solo that drips with despair.     

"Open the gates and let revision in", Noctifier screams before being engulfed by the blistering flames from Lord Marco's blast beats. "Slowly dismantle every part of you". 

On "Of the Void", Wrath of Logarius usher black metal into a boundless new realm.   

For this playthrough, Wrath of Logarius used Strega Master Elite series Lamia 7s loaded with custom Arcana Glaive Pickups. 

On Crown of Mortis, Wrath of Logarius bend black metal to fit their formless rule.   

Line-up
Noctifer - Vocals
Urath - Lead Guitar
Vastador - Guitar
Lord Marco - Drums
 
Recording Studio
Rapture Recordings, Hayward, CA, USA
 
Production Credits
Produced, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Cody Fuentes at Rapture Recordings Studio

Cover Art
Sant V. Schreiber
 
Pre-save & Pre-order
https://orcd.co/wrathoflogariuscrownofmortis


Booking Contact:
martyr.urath@gmail.com
 
Follow Wrath of Logarius
Bandcamp: https://wrathoflogarius.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrath_of_logarius/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/wrath-of-logarius/1712706210
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CHi92LvwVayTacWx3nsfa
 
Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Colored Vinyl Gatefold - Ichorous Red (Red and Black Marbled)

Eli Young Band Debuts “Nothing On The Wild” on NBC’s "TODAY with Jenna & Friends"

The 19x RIAA Gold and Platinum-certified country hitmakers, Eli Young Band, join NBC's “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” tomorrow (2/20) in the 10 a.m. hour for the exclusive worldwide debut of their newest independent release, “Nothing On The Wild.” Presave “Nothing On The Wild” ahead of Thursday’s release, HERE.
 
“Most of us boys never really grow up,” Eli Young Band’s Mike Eli shares. “We do stupid and crazy almost to perfection. And when it comes to the band, our lives can be a wild ride.
 
“This song was me telling my wife, Kacey, that the wild and crazy has nothing on the wild and crazy that I am about her.”

Written by Mike Eli, Matt McVaney and Matt Rogers, “Nothing On The Wild” marks the band’s second single released in 2025, following “What Do Lonely People Do.”
 
The band recently celebrated new certifications of their chart topping, Platinum album Life at Best, plus 5x Platinum single “Crazy Girl” and the 3x Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.”
 
Since their formation as college classmates more than two decades ago, the Associated Press has celebrated Eli Young Band as “a smart, relevant antidote” to overdone clichés in Country music. The musical band of brothers has charted 14 singles on Billboard, including four No. 1 hits with the aforementioned “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” 2x Platinum “Love Ain’t” and Platinum “Drunk Last Night.” Additionally, Eli Young Band has earned multiple GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACM, ACA and Teen Choice Award nominations.

While selling out venues from coast-to-coast as seasoned headliners, EYB has also shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Chris Young, Darius Rucker and Dave Matthews Band. For current tour dates and more, visit eliyoungband.com and follow along on social media with @EliYoungBand.
 
Eli Young Band Tour Schedule:
Feb. 21, 2025              Schenectady, NY                    Rivers Casino Event Center
Feb. 28, 2025              Oshawa, CA                            Bond | St
Mar. 1, 2025               Kitchener, CA                         Elements
Mar. 6, 2025               Green Bay, WI                        Epic Event Center
Mar. 7, 2025               Indianapolis, IN                      8 Seconds Saloon
Mar. 8, 2025               Shipshewana, IN                     Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Mar. 28, 2025             Shreveport, LA                       Louisiana Grandstand
Apr. 5, 2025                Georgetown, TX                     San Gabriel Park
Apr. 11, 2025              El Paso, TX                             Cowtown Event Center
Apr. 12, 2025              Abilene, TX                            Potosi Live
Apr. 19, 2025              Houston, TX                           Peel For A Purpose Crawfish Festival
May 4, 2025                Arlington, TX                         Lone Star Smokeout
Jun. 14, 2025              Karlstad, MN                          Kick’N Up Kountry
Jul. 17, 2025               Ludington, MI                        Stix
Jul. 18, 2025               Paw Paw, MI                          Warner Vineyards
Jul. 19, 2025               Wyandotte, MI                        District 142
Jul. 23, 2025               Sherman, NY                          Pine Junction

The Life of Country Music Icon Loretta Lynn to be Celebrated in New Stage Musical, 'Coal Miner’s Daughter,' Starring Tony-Award Winner Sutton Foster

 The music and life story of beloved country music icon and legend Loretta Lynn will be celebrated and depicted in a new stage musical COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER starring Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster. 
 
The production is in development under the direction of Tony Award-winner Sam Gold. Music Production is by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori. Gold and Tesori last worked together on the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home.
 
Loretta Lynn's manager, producer, and daughter, Patsy Lynn, and longtime adviser, Nancy Russell, will act as consulting producers.
 
Inspired by the award-nominated 1980 film and autobiography by Loretta Lynn and George Vecsey, Coal Miner's Daughter chronicles Loretta’s rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to country music legend. The stage adaptation will include songs from Loretta’s career and share stories from Loretta’s life beyond the film’s ending.
 
Loretta Lynn, one of country music’s most iconic figures, left an indelible mark on the genre with a career spanning over six decades. Known for her powerful storytelling and unapologetically honest lyrics, she sold over 45 million records worldwide and earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, Country Music Association (CMA) awards, and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her legacy includes timeless hits such as “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” and “The Pill.”  Lynn’s career, which began in the early 1960s, was marked by its longevity and influence. She passed away on October 4, 2022, at the age of 90, leaving behind a profound impact on music and culture.
 
"We are so grateful to see that our mother's life story and music will continue to touch the hearts of audiences and remain an important statement of the American dream,” said the family of Loretta Lynn. “As one of the last creative projects our mom was so passionate about, we are thankful that she had the opportunity to experience the initial stages of Sutton's sincere portrayal of Loretta. Mom absolutely fell in love with her and thought she was just the right person to play her onstage. The family is moved by this incredible team's commitment to her legacy." 
 
The producing team committed to bringing the iconic story of Loretta Lynn’s life to the stage include Broadway veterans Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Bee Carrozzini, and ATG Entertainment.
 
Released on March 7, 1980, Coal Miner’s Daughter received seven Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Writing and Sissy Spacek won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Coal Miner’s Daughter was also awarded Best Motion Picture by the Golden Globes, National Board of Review, National Film Preservation Board and the Academy of Country Music Awards.

BILLY MORRISON RELEASES DELUXE EDITION ALBUM FEATURING "GODS OF ROCK N ROLL" AND FIVE BONUS TRACKS ​

Billy Morrison will release a deluxe version of last year's THE MORRISON PROJECT album on Friday, February 21st through TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group. This Deluxe Edition contains six extra tracks, including the hit single with Ozzy Osbourne featuring Steve Stevens "Gods of Rock N Roll", "Phenomenon" (with Cypress Hill), the original demo of "Crack Cocaine", and remixes of "Dystopia" (by Billy Morrison himself), "We Are the Dead" (by Martin 'Youth' Glover), and "Crack Cocaine" (by Jeff Lane).

Billy brought some friends along on this musical journey. The album also features appearances from Billy Idol, Corey Taylor, Steve Vai, Linda Perry, Persha Newman, Al Jourgensen,  Darryl "DMC"  McDaniels, John 5 and Fred Coury.  The album was mixed by Barry Pointer and mastered by Davie Donnelly. The songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles at various studios and were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests.

The album is being released through TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Groupdigitally on all platforms 02/21/25, and also in a double-colored vinyl set, with both a blue and a white vinyl, on 3/7/25 in stores everywhere and at the link below.

The Morrison Project Deluxe Edition Digital:

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/5y8eCU2i2CLlMpIdFVwNDf?si=zZoCBGjgReOiYG4Jgf-uhw

https://music.apple.com/album/1790387607

The Morrison Project Deluxe Edition Vinyl:

https://a.co/d/81EcYYr

The Official Music Video for "Gods of Rock N Roll" can be viewed:

https://youtu.be/78AqtDJkNVk?si=ymzpy60dnJTLaGMg

Morrison explains, “I have always wanted the opportunity to do an expanded, 'Deluxe' version of a record. It’s basically where you get to have some fun, remix some things, and include songs that mean something personal. Thanks to the guys at TLG ZOID, I have been given that opportunity! So to have YOUTH from KILLING JOKE actually mix an amazing dub version of We Are The Dead, to have JEFF LANE throw down an incredibly different remix of Crack Cocaine, and to have my track with Cypress Hill all on the extra disc is just a fantastic feeling! Plus I got the opportunity to remix Dystopia myself and did the whole half-time vibe that I was originally playing with, back when I wrote it."

Pre-order the limited deluxe edition and receive 3 gratis tracks of "Crack Cocaine."

Billy Morrison, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens. His recent collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens, “Crack Cocaine,” soared to #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, further solidifying his place as a powerhouse in the rock world. The Morrison Project is a testament to his collaborative spirit and fearless commitment to creating boundary-breaking music that unites artists and genres in bold, unexpected ways.

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STAN LYNCH (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) Announces Formation of THE SPEAKER WARS + Debut Music Video

STAN LYNCH, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, long-time drummer and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, announces today the formation of THE SPEAKER WARS. After two decades of recording and touring multiple albums with The Heartbreakers, STAN moved to the other side of the recording console and shifted his focus to production and songwriting. Over the years, STAN has written and produced hits for artists in multiple genres, including the Eagles, Don Henley, Tim McGraw, The Mavericks, Ringo Starr, The Byrds, Toto, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Watch the Debut Music Video for “You Make Every Lie Come True” below:

While writing in Nashville, a publisher introduced STAN to Texas singer-songwriter, Jon Christopher Davis, who was gathering material for a solo record on a major label. After accumulating an album’s worth of songs, Jon abandoned working on a solo record and the two decided to start a band to perform the newly created material. Adding Jay Michael Smith on guitar, Brian Patterson on bass, Steve Ritter on percussion, and Jay Brown on keyboards, THE SPEAKER WARS was born.

The band then headed into 5M Studios in Denton, TX, with co-producer Mike Pisterzi, and produced a full-length album. Upon hearing the material, Frontiers Records immediately signed the band, and their debut album is scheduled for release on May 30th.

STAN LYNCH says:

"After my 20-year tenure with the Heartbreakers, I got a second act writing and producing. It was educational beyond measure to learn how to create music from the other side of the glass. Around this time, I met Jon Christopher Davis in Nashville who casually mentioned that we should start a band –– so here I am –– in THE SPEAKER WARS and it's good to have my old job back. The guys in our new band know how to make great music, and I'm looking forward to another round.”

Pre-Order 'The Speaker Wars' HERE

THE SPEAKER WARS are:

Stan Lynch - Drums

Jon Christopher Davis - Vocals

Jay Michael Smith - Guitar

Brian Patterson - Bass

Steve Ritter - Percussion

Jay Brown - Keyboard

LORDS OF ACID Announce 2025 "Praise The Lords" Tour Featuring New Lead Singer Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) With Support From Little Miss Nasty.

Prepare for night after night of electrifying performances, stimulating beats, and raw, unbridled sensory fuel as two of the most provocative and bold acts in the music industry unite for the must-see "PRAISE THE LORDS" Tour 2025!

LORDS OF ACID

Known for their iconic mix of industrial, electro, and dance music, Lords of Acid has been shaking the foundations of the music world since the early '90s with hits like “Pussy” and “I Sit on Acid.” Their live shows are notorious for their energy, boundary-pushing visuals, and relentless dance grooves. This tour marks a monumental chapter in the band’s long-standing legacy and a new chapter as former

Butcher Babies singer CARLA HARVEY joins the band.

"I had three favorite bands in high school: Guns N’ Roses, Pantera and LORDS OF ACID. Each one shaped me and uniquely influenced me as an artist. LOA had me hooked from the moment I heard “I Sit On Acid” as a teenager dancing the night away at Detroit’s goth Industrial Haven City Club. My obsession with LOA only grew after I saw Coop’s artwork on the cover of “Voodoo U”. Now I get to record an album and go on tour with my industrial heroes! Pinch 16 year old me! She’ll be the one in the vocal booth. I’m adding a bucket list item to my resume: Reigning “Acid Queen”. Praise the Lords!" - CARLA HARVEY 

"We are delighted to have such a fearlessly, powerful and strong women as Carla Harvey is as the new "Acid Queen"! Carla has a history as a successful heavy metal singer but her ability, range and styles are broad and impressive! She is more than cut out for the job as the new singer for

LORDS OF ACID. Plus she is drop dead gorgeous and a total professional. And Little Miss Nasty are perfect to have on tour with us. They too are fearless and unapologetically bad ass women. I have admired watching them create a huge name for themselves since they first toured with LOA in 2019." - MAURICE ENGELEN

LORDS OF ACID manager Marc Jordan says -

"We have engineered and envisioned this tour to be like no other tour LOA has ever done. When you walk into the venue, you will know exactly where you are - at a Lords Of Acid show. The pre show ambience, the lighting, the visuals and the atmosphere need to transport, elevate and stimulate the audience physically, mentally and spiritually. With LITTLE MISS NASTY and LORDS OF ACID, this whole night breathes debauchery, darkness, fun and pure sensory overload from beginning to end."

LITTLE MISS NASTY

Little Miss Nasty is widely recognized as the global icons of dark performance art and burlesque inspired dance. They blend elements of metal, goth, EDM, industrial and hip-hop with provocative choreography, big theatrical production, bold and sensual visuals, and a fierce, empowered attitude. Little Miss Nasty also released their debut album Weapon Of Choice last year and continues to release critically acclaimed original songs.

CONCERT TICKETS AND VIP MEET AND GREETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW HERE

*TICKET LINK IN BLUE*

MAY 27 @ DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA

MAY 29 @ Wild Buffalo House Of Music Bellingham, WA

MAY 30 @ El Corazon - Seattle, WA

MAY 31 @ Dante's - Portland, OR

JUNE 1 @ Treefort Music Hall - Boise, ID

JUNE 3 @ Metro Music Hall - Salt Lake City, UT

JUNE 4 @ The Oriental Theater - Denver, CO

JUNE 5 @ WAVE - Wichita, KS

JUNE 6 @ Bourbon Theatre - Lincoln, NE

JUNE 7 @ Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL

JUNE 9 @ Magic Stick - Detroit, MI

JUNE 10 @ Globe Iron - Cleveland, OH

JUNE 12 @ Lovedraft's Brewing Co - Mechanicsburg, PA

JUNE 13 @ Racket NYC - New York, NY

JUNE 14 @ 9:30 Club - Washington, DC

JUNE 15 @ Underground Arts - Philadelphia, PA

JUNE 17 @ The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA

JUNE 18 @ House of Blues New Orleans New Orleans, LA

JUNE 19 @ Scout Bar - Houston, TX

JUNE 20 @ Vibes Event Center - San Antonio, TX

JUNE 21 @ Granada Theater - Dallas, TX

JUNE 23 @ RockHouse Bar & Grill - El Paso, TX

JUNE 24 @ Rialto Theatre - Tucson, AZ

JUNE 26 @ The Nile Theater - Mesa, AZ

JUNE 27 @ Teragram Ballroom - Los Angeles, CA

JUNE 28 @ Music Box - San Diego, CA

JUNE 29 @ AREA15 - Las Vegas, NV

Movements Share New Song "Where I Lay" — LISTEN // Tour Kicks Off 3/1

MOVEMENTS are delighted to share the brand new song "WHERE I LAY."

Watch and listen via the visualizer below.

The song boasts Movements' signature push and pull guitar tension, but there is a level of stunning refinement of the band's sonic hallmarks. It also finds the band exploring some territory it had stepped away from in the songwriting process.

"'Where I Lay' is one of those songs that was tough for me to write," says vocalist Patrick Miranda. "Lyrically, it's really emotionally vulnerable and it had me revisiting places with my writing that I hadn't explored in a while. It's for anyone else out there who feels like they've never quite fit right in the world. This one is for the outcasts."

Regarding the single's striking, black and white artwork and its overarching connective tissue with the previously released Movements song "Afraid To Die," Miranda states, "It's a behind-the-scenes film photo that I took at the 'Afraid To Die' music video shoot!"

He furthers, "The idea is that 'Afraid To Die' and 'Where I Lay' are living in the same world thematically — and, in some ways, are extensions of one another. In 'Afraid To Die,' I'm being chased by masked figures. In 'Where I Lay,' the masked figure is going to be me. Since 'Where I Lay' is about feeling like you don't belong; it's almost this idea that the reason I was being chased in 'Afraid To Die' is because I never really was supposed to be part of the group of masked figures to begin with. It's like you're wearing a mask to try to blend in, but in the end, it's pointless... because one way or another, you'll be found out."

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

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

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:
It's been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020 albumNo Good Left to Givedebuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then with 478 million total streams in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the Southern Californian act have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the band's third full-lengthRUCKUS!sees the post-hardcore quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Circa Survive, Code Orange), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop songcraft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique. In order to accomplish this, the band made three extended trips to Yip's Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to write and record the collection of songs that would end up asRUCKUS! "I truly don't believe that it could have been a more streamlined process and I don't think we've ever written music that's as good as what we put together for this record," Miranda explains.RUCKUS!sees the band integrating decidedly different influences such as Gorillaz and Strokes into their sound to challenge people's preconceptions.