HAREM SCAREM Announce New Studio Album 'Chasing Euphoria' Set for Release on April 25, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl

Canadian hard rockers HAREM SCAREM are pleased to announce their highly anticipated new album, 'Chasing Euphoria,' set for release on April 25, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the previously released single “Reliving History,” the band now shares the title track “Chasing Euphoria,” along with a music video, available now.

Vocalist Harry Hess comments on the new single by saying: 

“The song 'Chasing Euphoria' encapsulates everything about HAREM SCAREM from the late 80’s to 2025. This is the flagship song from our new record, and we are very excited for everyone to hear it”.

Watch the Official Video for “Chasing Euphoria” below

HAREM SCAREM are finally back with their anticipated return album 'Chasing Euphoria,' their first new album in 5 years. Their new record is an absolute belter for all melodic hard rock fans and shows clearly why, when a discussion arises on who are the current heavyweights of the melodic hard rock scene, the list of names being bantered about cannot avoid a mention of HAREM SCAREM. 

'Chasing Euphoria' brings back the band’s classic sound and shows a band at the top of their game. A cohesive unit still able to deliver a power-rock-packed punch, swaggering riffs, and hooks to die for. Harry Hess and Pete Lesperance, without a doubt, show the world that their partnership still works!

Pre-Order 'Chasing Euphoria' HERE

Arguably Canada’s finest melodic hard rock band, HAREM SCAREM were formed in 1987 by guitarist Pete Lesperance and singer Harry Hess, formerly of the heavy metal band Blind Vengeance. The lineup was rounded out by Darren Smith (drums) and Mike Gionet (bass).

They recorded a demo in 1999, and on its strength, they were signed with Warner Music. Their self-titled album was a significant success in Canada and paved the way for the release of the heavier 'Mood Swings' album in 1993, often considered the crown jewel of their early releases.

Enjoying a particular success in the land of the Rising Sun, HAREM SCAREM kept on releasing albums regularly during the 90s until they decided to ultimately change their name and music style to Rubber between 1999 and 2001. 

In 2002, the band returned to melodic hard rock with the milestone album 'Weight Of The World,' which was their first proper release in the European marketplace thanks to their newly signed deal with Frontiers. With the Italian label, HAREM SCAREM released another five original albums (not counting 2006’s 'Human Nature') until they took a break from recording in 2008 after the release of the album 'Hope.'

In December 2012, it was announced that a reunited HAREM SCAREM would headline the 10th Firefest festival in Nottingham, UK, in October 2013, to perform the 'Mood Swings' album in its entirety. The band regrouped and performed at Firefest and moved forward re-recording 'Mood Swings II,' a twenty-year anniversary re-recording of their critically acclaimed and fan-favorite second album. 

The three new songs on that release showed renewed musical vigor and chemistry. This new energy was confirmed on 2014's 'Thirteen' release, which was a definitive return to the sound that put HAREM SCAREM on the map over 20 years earlier. 

Two more acclaimed albums followed: 'United' (2017) and 'Change The World' (2020), where the band presented a new lineup featuring Harry Hess (lead vocals, keyboards), Pete Lesperance (guitars, keyboards), long-time drummer Creighton Doane, Mike Vassos on bass, and backing vocals from original sticksman Darren Smith.

With well over a million records sold in 43 countries and 12 top 40 hits around the globe, the new year will see HAREM SCAREM return and ready to dominate! Check them out on tour in Europe in spring!

Line Up:

Harry Hess - Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboards

Pete Lesperance - Guitars and Bass

Creighton Doane - Drums

Darren Smith - Lead and Backing Vocals

ALLIANCE Unveil New Single “Nothing Can Make You Change” + Lyric Video

Melodic hard rockers ALLIANCE unveil their new single and accompanying lyric video, “Nothing Can Make You Change. " The song is taken from their highly anticipated new studio album, 'Before Our Eyes,' which will be released via Frontiers Music Srl on March 28th, 2025. 

About the new single, Robert Berry comments: 

“'Nothing Can Make You Change' was written lyrically with two different paths in mind. If you’ve had a tough relationship, it speaks to trying to keep the two as one. On the other hand, if you’ve had a friend or family member with addiction problems, it represents the struggles to overcome”.

Gary Pihl gives some insights into the process behind the recording by saying:

“'Nothing Can Make You Change' was an opportunity for me to experiment with the 60s/70s guitar ideas, using a repetitive eighth-note riff reminiscent of Pete Townshend’s synth patterns. The middle guitar solo is played backwards - a technique used by The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix - requiring me to think in reverse to match the chord progression. I also used a bottleneck slide for the outro, inspired by early blues players and 60s British rock bands like Cream and The Yardbirds.”

David Lauser adds:\

“'Nothing Can Make You Change' is one of the earliest songs on our album. I recall us arranging the song and coming up with the 'broken down' verses on drums. I love the staccato double stops on the 2nd verse… This song is really an amalgamation of all our 'pop' influences. It's a great track!"

Watch the Lyric Video for “Nothing Can Make You Change” below

Renowned melodic hard rock band ALLIANCE, with a nearly thirty-year collaboration, and six highly regarded studio albums, return with their new release, “Before Our Eyes”, their first on the Frontiers label and the first in several years following “Bond Of Union” (1996), “Alliance” (1997), “Missing Piece” (1999), “Destination Known” (2007), “Road To Heaven” (2008) and “Fire And Grace” (2018). 

For the new album, the core of the band remains the same with guitarist Gary Pihl (Boston), drummer Mr. David Lauser (Sammy Hagar) and bassist Robert Berry (3, GTR). After Sammy Hagar stopped his solo career to join Van Halen, his drummer David Lauser and guitarist Gary Pihl still longed for the allusive missing pieces for a new project outside of their main gigs.

Early in 1993, Robert Berry received a call from Lauser. They reached out to keyboardist Alan (Fitz) Fitzgerald (ex-Night Ranger) and gathered at Hagar's studio in Mill Valley to work through songs from their demos. According to a witness, “There was an immediate connection. Everybody in the room could feel it. The vibe was powerful and inspiring”. They immediately recognized the common thread that would feed their creativity.

A signature style was beginning to emerge, and the band was bonding even though they were spread geographically throughout the country, with Pihl in Boston, Fitz based in Texas, Lauserin Southern California, and Berry in the heart of Silicon Valley. 

Over the years and up to today, ALLIANCE continues to solidify and bolster its long-distance collaborations. Though the scheduling remains challenging, their passion and commitment remain energized. Their musical benchmark, perhaps a product of their high-profile roles outside of ALLIANCE, has always been pushed to the highest standard. And it’s clear that they always strive to surpass their previous release. Thus, they have earned a loyal, patient, and growing fan base over the years that is sure to enjoy and embrace the new album “Before Our Eyes.”

The band states about the album:

“We are excited to have a new label and to be working with the team at Frontiers. With 5 albums released over the last 30 years we are feeling even more creative and energized by the possibilities that lie ahead. We are looking forward to reaching a wider audience and are already hard at work on album 7.”

Pre-Order 'Before Our Eyes' HERE

ALLIANCE are:

Robert Berry - Bass, Vocals

David Lauser - Drums

Gary Pihl - Guitars

W.O. Smith Music School Announces New Executive Director

W.O. Smith Music School is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Cordero, Ph.D. as its new Executive Director. With an extensive background in nonprofit leadership, fundraising and community engagement, Dr. Cordero brings a deep commitment to music and youth development to the role.

She follows Jonah Rabinowitz, who led W.O. Smith for nearly 30 years, shaping it into a thriving institution that provides life-changing music education to Nashville’s underserved youth. Under his direction, the school expanded its reach, built a strong financial foundation and strengthened its role as a cornerstone of the city’s cultural and educational landscape.

Dr. Cordero moved to Nashville in 2012 and, since that time, has fostered connections within local schools, arts organizations and the music industry. She joins W.O. Smith after fifteen years at Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA), where she served most recently as Co-Executive Director.  At FFDA, Dr. Cordero led fundraising and marketing efforts while also working nationally to advance affordable, culturally-responsive mental health care. A recognized advocate, she has been featured in Reader’s Digest, Better Homes & Gardens and New York Magazine’s The Cut and has presented at conferences across the U.S.

With a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from UCLA and a lifelong passion for the intersection of music and community, Dr. Cordero is excited to bring her knowledge and leadership to W.O. Smith. She looks forward to spreading its mission and programming for Nashville’s youth.

“I am honored to become a part of the school’s incredible legacy,” she said. “My hope is to further magnify our impact so that we reach—and advocate for—even more underserved youth and families.”

“Valerie’s extensive experience in nonprofit management and profound understanding of the significance of music education make her an exceptional choice to lead W.O. Smith Music School,” said Greg Hill, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Her passion and expertise, coupled with our amazing staff and volunteers, will ensure that our students thrive for years to come.”

As W.O. Smith Music School embarks on this new chapter, the Board of Directors and staff are eager to welcome Dr. Cordero’s vision to expand programming, strengthen community partnerships and continue to provide life-changing opportunities for students.

Photo Credit: Hannah Qi Photography

About W.O. Smith Music School:
W.O. Smith Music School transforms lives through music, offering accessible, high-quality music education to children from low-income families across Nashville. Founded in 1984 and named in honor of acclaimed jazz bassist and professor William Oscar Smith, the school makes music education affordable by providing lessons, instruments and performance opportunities for just 50 cents per lesson—ensuring that financial constraints never stand in the way of learning. With a passionate team of volunteer instructors, W.O. Smith creates a nurturing and inspiring space where young musicians can explore their creativity, develop skills and build confidence. The school offers a wide array of classes, ensemble experiences, summer music camps and community-focused programs, all designed to bring the joy of music to children who may not otherwise have access to this enriching opportunity. Learn more at www.wosmith.org.

Koe Wetzel’s ‘Live from the Damn Near Normal Tour’ Album Arrives Friday

POLLSTAR’s “under-the-radar superstar” Koe Wetzel is bringing the energy of his dynamic live shows straight to fans with the release of his brand-new album, Live from the Damn Near Normal Tour, dropping this Friday, Feb. 28 just in time for the annual Koe Wetzel Day celebration. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.
 
The 13-track live album captures the raw, raucous energy of Wetzel’s 2024 Damn Near Normal Tour, featuring live recordings from Colonial Life Arena (Columbia, S.C.), the Moody Center (Austin, Texas) and Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, Texas). Available digitally this Friday and for preorder as a 2LP Opaque White Vinyl, the album celebrates a setlist stacked with live recordings of songs such as the Platinum-certified, 5-week No. 1 “High Road,” Platinum-certified “Sweet Dreams” and Gold-certified “Damn Near Normal” from his critically acclaimed album 9 Lives, which earned year-end best-of praise from prominent outlets Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Los Angeles Times, the Tennessean, Holler and more, plus catalog fan-favorites such as “Austin,” “Love” and the iconic “February 28, 2016.”
 
To mark the occasion of the unofficial holiday made famous by that song, Wetzel’s own Riot Room will host a massive Koe Wetzel Day block party this Friday, Feb. 28, complete with a Raising Cane’s food truck, drink specials and much more to be announced. The origins of Koe Wetzel Day date back to the aforementioned February 28, 2016, when a legendary night out turned into an infamous moment in Koe Wetzel lore that now serves as an annual rallying point. As an added celebration of the day, Wetzel is giving back to the fans with 28% off his entire online store for the full 24 hours, including vinyl and a fresh merch drop.  
 
Having recently kicked off with a sold-out San Antonio Rodeo performance, Wetzel is poised to continue the strong momentum from the Damn Near Normal Tour into 2025 with upcoming performances at SXSW on March 13 and Stagecoach on April 26 before hitting the road with HARDY and Morgan Wallen this summer.  
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel. 

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down. The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop and even Nineties grunge. With his defining fifth studio album, 9 Lives, released in 2024 via Columbia Records, Wetzel earned recognition on several major year-end best-of lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Tennessean and more, with the Los Angeles Times naming lead single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres. The single not only marked Wetzel’s debut at Country radio, it also held the No. 1 spot for five weeks and became his fastest song to reach the RIAA Platinum milestone to date. Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” plus the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has amassed 3.7 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” Wetzel performed for well over 200,000 fans across the U.S. in Europe in 2024, with over 96% of all headline tickets sold, in addition to playing prominent festival sets and opening for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour, while 2025 sees him again embark on a year of heavy touring both as a headliner and alongside Wallen and HARDY.

Whiskey Myers Set 'What We Were Born To Do Tour' Ahead of 7th Album

Having kicked off 2025 with a sold-out performance at the San Antonio Rodeo last week in front of 16,000 fans, multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers add 23 shows this summer with the newly announced What We Were Born To Do Tour.
 
The tour starts on June 6 and visits cities across the U.S. throughout the summer with special guests Bayker Blankenship, Kashus Culpepper, Josh Meloy, Pony Bradshaw, Alex Lambert and The Droptines joining across various dates. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 28 at 10am local time via WhiskeyMyers.com.

The news of the summer tour joins the recent announcement that Whiskey Myers will co-headline 14 dates of the Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band later this summer, in addition to headlining their own personally curated festivals this year. The seventh annual Wiggy Thump Festival is set for May 10 in the band’s hometown of Palestine, Texas while the inaugural Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation takes over Miramar Beach, Fla. the weekend of Nov. 7-9.
 
In addition to the excitement of upcoming live dates, Whiskey Myers also thrilled fans with the recent confirmation that a seventh studio is indeed in the works. With the band having encamped at three-time GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jay Joyce’s East Nashville studio earlier this year, new music is expected soon.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming shows, visit whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Upcoming Whiskey Myers Tour Dates
What We Were Born To Do Tour
June 6  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
June 7  ||  La Vista, Neb.  ||  The Astro
June 8  ||  Rapid City, S.D.  ||  The Monument – Summit Arena
June 10  ||  Bonner, Mont.  ||  KettleHouse Amphitheater
June 12  ||  Fargo, N.D.  ||  Scheels Arena
June 13  ||  Prior Lake, Minn.  ||  Mystic Lake Casino Hotel – Mystic Amphitheater
June 14  ||  Gary, Ind.  ||  Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
June 15  ||  Interlochen, Mich.  ||  Interlochen Center for the Arts – Kresge Auditorium
June 17  ||  Toledo, Ohio  ||  Toledo Zoo & Aquarium – Amphitheater
June 18  ||  Huntington, W.V.  ||  Mountain Health Arena
June 20  ||  Kansas City, Mo.  ||  Starlight Theater
June 23  ||  Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Stage AE
June 25  ||  Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall Civic Center
June 26  ||  Evansville, Ind.  ||  Ford Center
July 17  ||  Macon, Ga.  || Atrium Health Amphitheater
July 18  ||  Birmingham, Ala.  ||  Coca-Cola Amphitheater
July 19  ||  Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater
July 20  ||  Salem, Va.  ||  Salem Civic Center
July 22  ||  Manteo, N.C.  ||  Roanoke Island Festival Park
July 24  ||  Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 25  ||  Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Virginia Beach Dome
July 26  ||  Richmond, Va.  ||  Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
July 27  ||  Cherokee, N.C.  ||  Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
 
Live in 25 Tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band
Aug. 7  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 8  ||  Bend, Ore.  ||  Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
Aug. 9  ||  Quincy, Wash.  ||  The Gorge Amphitheatre
Aug. 12  ||  Berkeley, Calif.  ||  Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
Aug. 15  ||  Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Aug. 18  ||  Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Arizona Financial Theatre
Aug. 19  ||  Albuquerque, N.M.  ||  Isleta Amphitheater
Aug. 23  ||  Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center
Aug. 24  ||  St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 26  ||  Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 28  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 29  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Aug. 30  ||  Vienna, Va.  ||  Wolf Trap
Sept. 1  ||  Gilford, N.H.  ||  BankNH Pavilion
 
Additional Dates
March 6  ||  Plant City, Fla.  ||  Florida Strawberry Festival 2025
April 25  ||  Indio, Calif.  ||  Stagecoach
May 10  ||  Palestine, Texas  ||  Wiggy Thump
June 5  ||  Clinton, Iowa  ||  Tailgate N’ Tallboys
June 21  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Summerfest
June 27  ||  South Greenfield, Mo.  ||  Baker-Spain Stampede
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. 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 2.5 million albums and amassed over 3.6 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 with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among several 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.”

From 80s icons The Bolshoi, the duo The Bolshoi Brothers presents 'Just a Girl' from debut album

Indie rock duo The Bolshoi Brothers present their new single 'Just a Girl', previewing their debut eponymous album, set for release on March 21. The accompanying video is an appealing black and white visual vignette, filmed by Matus Foris and Vegas Storm and featuring Nova Clark as "The Girl".

Now based in the USA, The Bolshoi Brothers is made up of Trevor Tanner and Paul Clark, both original members of legendary Beggars Banquet-signed 80s new wave band The Bolshoi. The two hadn't recorded or played together since the band's fateful breakup 35 years ago. Due to working on this album during Covid lockdowns, they recorded the tracks remotely from their respective home studios - Trevor in Florida and Paul in Seattle.

"Working with Trevor again after a significant hiatus was akin to find a little gate behind the bushes at the end of the garden that leads into a whole new world. Within days of passing rough musical ideas back and forth, we were making great music again, created at a time when the world was in lockdown, with a pandemic and all that comes with it, creating fear and confusion," says Paul Clark.

This album arrives, hot on the heels of two new vinyl releases from Beggars Banquet Records, including The Bolshoi's previously-unreleased album 'Country Life' and the re-release of their seminal album 'Friends'.  Earlier, The Bolshoi Brothers also released the singles 'Suburbs' and 'Steam Funk'.

This is an exciting project, where echoes of the past meet the spark of the present, yielding a sound that is both recognizable and utterly new. Comprised of 11 original songs, this isn't an exercise in nostalgia. This project brings, imbued with grounded sophistication, presents a tapestry of rich tones and insightful lyrics - a welcomed original listening experience that feels familiar.

"While recording the music, I wondered if there would even be an audience to listen to it, making its creation feel like a true labour of love. Maybe the album is a little darker, a little stranger because of it. The process of receiving rough ideas, sometimes single lines, and adding to it was fascinating. Dropping one of Trevors ideas into Logic, the software we both used to record the album, was like dropping a precious jewel into a pool and playing with the ripples. The world outside my studio during those times was as quiet as it was inside while recording, so I never really got the sense I was closing up shop ready for the next day. The music was always with me," says Paul Clark.

Trevor Tanner adds, "Paul and I did not even set foot in the same room during the whole of the recording and mixing process, but the result is a surprisingly cohesive and powerful collection of intense songs. It was really exciting to work with Paul again and I think his hard work and genius talent really shines here. This is not an exercise in nostalgia however, it is a brand new project with obvious nods to our respective past, but a distinctive and sincere approach, resulting in a unique if slightly skewed musical identity, which I think is very relevant in these present days".

Trevor Tanner and Paul Clark first collaborated as members of The Bolshoi on the groundbreaking 'Friends' album, released by Beggars Banquet Records, which included the charted song 'Sunday Morning' (a number one hit in Brazil and Argentina).

The Bolshoi soon built a substantial live following worldwide. With their next album, 'Lindy’s Party', the band’s reach expanded into new territories. While working on their next album, the band ended up splitting in 1990, after which Trevor and Paul each went on to release several solo albums and collaborate with other musicians.

'Just a Girl'' is out now everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  On March 21, 'The Bolshoi Brothers' album will be available on CD, cassette, 180-gram vinyl, as well as digitally. All physical versions come with a download code for a 44.1kHz uncompressed WAV version of the album, along with the album artwork). This will be followed by live shows, featuring songs from the new album and select songs originally recorded by The Bolshoi.

CREDITS  
Lyrics by Trevor Tanner
Music by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Recorded and performed by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Recorded in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and Seattle, Washington
Produced by Trevor Tanner & Paul Clark
Mixed by Paul Clark
Mastered by Steve Turnidge at Ars Divina / UltraViolet Studios
Album and singles artwork by Basehart Snitch
ISRC code - USGTJ2400087
Artist photos by Matus Foris & Cathy Sorbo
Video footage of Trevor Tanner by Matus Foris
Video footage of Nova Clark by Vegas Storm
Actress: Nova Clark as "The Girl"
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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ANCIIENTS Nominated for Second Canadian Grammy

It was a heavy road, but after soul searching through the Canadian wilderness, at long last, Anciients have come full circle. Seven years removed from winning a JUNO Award for their last album, the hard-hitting Canucks are nominated once more for the band's latest heady and heartfelt opus Beyond the Reach of the Sun.

"We are very honored and excited to receive a JUNO nomination for our latest record", says Anciients frontman Kenny Cook. "Win or lose, we are grateful to be recognized on a national scale and we feel privileged to be nominated alongside the other amazing artists in the Metal category. We wish them all nothing but the best of luck. See you soon in Vancouver!"

Anciients are nominated for Metal/Hard Music Album of the year. Also nominated are Devin Townsend (PowerNerd), Kittie (Fire), Spiritbox (The Fear of Fear) and Striker (Ultrapower). 

Beyond the Reach of the Sun is available now on Season of Mist.

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When Anciients learned they'd won the JUNO Award for Metal/Hard Music back in 2018, the band had just woken up in Vienna with eyes still caked in sludge after another blazing show during their headlining tour of Europe.

Now, in 2025, Cook, steady drummer Mike Hannay and the band's new axe men Brock MacInnes and Rory O'Brien are heading back across the pond for Britian's ArcTanGent Festival. Later this year, the band will make their long-awaited return to the states for the 23rd edition of ProgPower USA.  

"The hiatus is over", Cook says. "We're ready to hit it hard".   

With all being said and done, Anciients have returned! They stand ready to ascend the prog metal ladder and get back to doing what they do best with a weighty and dense, but wholly accessible, album. It’s a collection of ten songs that possesses the ability to have those furiously banging heads also tapping into their power of self-reflection and contemplation to ponder the finality of existence, the value of life and their place in the universe.  

“Totally! We’re going to take as many of the opportunities that come to us. The hiatus is over and I think with the new members and everyone being on the same page we’re ready to get out there as soon as possible. We missed out on a huge block after the last record, so we’ve got to make up for lost time. Now that everyone is happy and healthy, we plan to hit it hard.”

Lineup
Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar)
Mike Hannay (drums) 
Brock MacInnes (rhythm guitar)
Rory O'Brien (bass)

Guest musicians
Justin Hagberg plays keyboard on "Forbidden Sanctuary", "Is It Your God", "Melt the Crown", "Candescence", "In the Absence of Wisdom".

Jess Gander plays synths on "Candescence" and "Cloak of the Vast and Black".

Recording studio
Rain City Recorders

Producer / sound engineer
Jesse Gander
Assisted by Szymon Wojciech

Mastering studio and engineer
Stu McKillop @ Rain City Mastering

Mixing studio and engineer
Jesse Gander Rain City Recorders

Cover artwork artist 
Adam Burke @ Nightjar Illustrations

Bio
Kevin Stewart-Panko

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Groundbreaking Genre Smashers Ho99o9 Partner With Last Gang Records

Hip hop/punk/metal duo Ho99o9 has signed a global partnership with MNRK Music Group’s Last Gang Records. The inimitable group, consisting of theOGM and Yeti Bones, will release new music in Spring 2025.

Chris Moncada, MNRK's COO, says, “There is no group on earth like Ho99o9.  Their unique mix of style, melody, chaos, and danger make them a bonafide musical unicorn, and I am beyond excited to welcome them to Last Gang.  We are all humbled for the opportunity to play a part in bringing them to the next level.”

Ho99o9 offers, “We’re incredibly excited to partner Ho99o9 & 999 Deathkult with Last Gang as we embark on this next chapter of our journey and growth. It’s rare and inspiring to have found a partner who not only supports but embraces our art in its many manifestations. Their passion for authentic artistry and forward-thinking vision align perfectly with what we stand for. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating with the world.”

Ho99o9 just released a COLORS session a few weeks ago in advance of the release of new music. Watch that HERE.

Ho99o9 is currently working on new music, which will be released this year.

About Ho99o9
Ho99o9 (pronounced Horror) is a sonic wrecking ball—fusing digital hardcore, punk, and trap-infused grime with industrial, metal, and noise. Raw. Unrelenting. Uncompromising.

Breaking out of the New Jersey underground in 2012, Ho99o9 made its mark with a now-legendary guerrilla performance at Brooklyn’s AfroPunk Festival. By 2014, they had relocated to Los Angeles, becoming a disruptive force in the city’s underground scene. The New York Timescalled them “An All-Out Barrage,” while Kerrang! crowned them “one of the most unique and sonically threatening bands in the world today.”

Their global tour history reads like a warpath, sharing stages with icons across every genre—Korn, The Prodigy, Slipknot, Cypress Hill, Rob Zombie, Ministry, Denzel Curry, Ghostface Killah, Lil Uzi Vert, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Whether tearing through the chaos of Berghain and Boiler Room or storming the Museum of Contemporary Art, from Hellfest’s circle pits to the polished stage of Rolling Loud, Ho99o9 refuses to be boxed in.

Their genre-bending, culture-clashing sound has attracted a who’s who of collaborators—Corey Taylor of Slipknot, The Prodigy, JPEGMAFIA, Bun B, Ghostemane, clipping., HEALTH, 3TEETH, Pink Siifu, N8NOFACE, and more. Even Jack Black and Eric Andre have been pulled into the Ho99o9 universe.

With a deep and ever-evolving catalog, Ho99o9 has built a legacy of sonic chaos. Their early EPs—Mutant Freax (2014) and Horrors of 1999 (2015)—laid the groundwork for their explosive blend of punk, rap, and noise. Their debut full-length, United States of Horror (2017), was a dystopian manifesto, merging raw political energy with industrial-laced punk and hip-hop. They followed up with Cyber Cop [Unauthorized MP3.] (2018), a cyberpunk-infused mixtape that pushed their sound into glitchy, distorted new territory.

In 2022, they unleashed SKIN, delivering their most refined yet unrelenting project to date—melding hardcore, metal, and rap with unfiltered aggression. Alongside their albums, Ho99o9 has dropped a string of blistering standalone singles and collaborations, further cementing their place at the intersection of multiple sonic movements.

Ho99o9 isn’t just making music; they’re reshaping the edges of sound and culture. 

Photo credit:  Marc Aldinger

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Killswitch Engage Drop "Collusion" Video — WATCH // New Album "This Consequence" Out Now

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — just released their new album THIS CONSEQUENCE on February 21, via Metal Blade. Get it here.

They have just shared the video for the brand new track "Collusion." Watch it Below:

"'Collusion' is about the struggle between people in power and the common people," explains Leach. "It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It's about the ruthlessness of the ruling class who use wealth to raise, manipulate, and destroy empires at their will."

He finishes, "I wish for people to use discernment and intellect to read between the lines. My hope is to instill a desire for analyzation and critical thinking amidst the current rigged and corrupt forms of governments the world over."

KsE are also returning to the road this winter and spring. 

Their upcoming winter headline tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. The band has also announced dates for May, which will feature support from Shadows Fall, Fit for a King, and Boundaries. Tickets and VIP packages are available here.

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL: 
3/5 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle  
3/6 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory         
3/8 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live       
3/9 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion    
3/11 — El Paso, TX — Don Haskins Center Arena      
3/13 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas      
3/14 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort        
3/15 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live      
3/17 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House           
3/18 — Seattle, WA — The Paramount          
3/19 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
3/21 — Penticton, BC — South Okanagan Events Centre      
3/22 — Tsuut'ina, AB — Grey Eagle Resort & Casino       
3/24 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre            
3/27 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center        
3/28 — Waukee, IA— Vibrant Music Hall      
3/29 — La Vista, NE — The Astro       
3/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
4/1 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live 20 Monroe       
4/3 — Corbin, KY — The Corbin Arena           
4/4 — Pittsburgh, PA  — Stage AE     
4/5 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall           
4/6 — Greensboro, NC — Greensboro Special Events Center           
4/8 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall   
4/9 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks      
4/11 — Laval, QC —Place Bell
4/12 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena    

WITH SHADOWS FALL, FIT FOR A KING, + BOUNDARIES:
5/8 — Columbus, OH— Sonic Temple*
5/10 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre
5/11 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
5/13 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore New Orleans
5/14 —  Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company
5/16 — Daytona Beach. FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/17 —  Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/18 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome
*Festival Date

ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE:
Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, onstage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002's Alive Or Just Breathing became avowed as a definitive album, being named among "The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade" by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of "Best Metal Performance" in 2005, 2014, and 2019, respectively, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019's Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band's total streams are nearing 3 billion to date, while they've remained consummate road warriors who've sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band is celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the '00s and continues its incredible legacy.

The David Ellefson Show Podcast Launches Monday, March 3rd! ​

Music legend David Ellefson, alongside co-host Joshua Toomey, is thrilled to announce the launch of The David Ellefson Show podcast, a bi-weekly show which will debut Monday, March 3rd on YouTube and major streaming platforms.

The podcast offers listeners a front-row seat to captivating conversations, insightful stories, and entertaining anecdotes from Ellefson's remarkable 40-plus-year career. The show will feature a wide array of guests, including notable musicians, celebrities & industry professionals from inside the exciting world of music and entertainment.

You can now join the podcast’s Patreon account to see the debut episode featuring Frank Bello (Anthrax). Patreon members will receive each episode a week early, merch store discounts, exclusive live stream Q&A sessions and a unique David Ellefson Pick Card.  Join the Patreon here: Patreon.com/tdes 

“I’ve been a guest on countless podcasts over the years, and they’ve become essential in connecting artists with audiences, replacing much of traditional media,” says Ellefson. “I’m excited to build a community where we can dive into discussions about music, entertainment, lifestyle, and everything in between.”

The podcast also serves as a platform for the David Ellefson Bass Coalition, a global network of bass enthusiasts. The Coalition provides a space for fans to connect, share insights about their favorite musicians, discuss gear, take lessons, and celebrate all things bass.

Co-host Joshua Toomey, a seasoned podcaster known for Talk Toomey and multiple Knotfest podcasts, is a bassist himself & member of the Nu-Metal band Primer 55. He brings his extensive experience in music and a dynamic voice to the show. Together, Ellefson and Toomey aim to create a fun, creative, and informative experience for listeners.

Says Toomey, "David has always been a must-listen guest on podcasts, so it’s only natural that he’s now hosting his own. He’s a wealth of knowledge—not just about his own career, but the music industry as a whole. I’m excited to share these episodes with rock and metal fans around the world!"

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring exciting guests from the world of music and entertainment.

For more information on all of these events please visit:

www.davidellefson.com

www.thedavidellefsonshow.com
www.davidellefsonbasscoalition.com

REDDSTAR Debut New Single "SURV1V3" on Sirius XM Octane Test Drive

Prepare for a musical revolution as REDDSTAR, the dynamic and boundary-pushing band, drops their highly anticipated new single, “SURV1V3” which was debuted on Sirius XM Octane's Test Drive show. Following an electrifying rise in the alternative rock scene, REDDSTAR'S latest track promises to captivate fans old and new with its raw energy, innovative sound, and emotional intensity.

"SURV1V3" was written in a very dark place in my life and is about suicide. I definitely can say I struggle with depression and these negative thoughts most days and this is the most brutally honest song I’ve ever written. I’ve always had fears of opening up about such dark subjects and not wanting to come off like I’m making something because of trending topics in music. I truly want people who hear this that may or may not be struggling with similar issues to know that this does come from a genuine place of despair that at a minimum I hope can help make people who are battling with these things feel less lonely in this cold world." - Daemien Drake

ABOUT REDDSTAR

REDDSTAR started with a handful of exciting demos in early 2020, and from there it was on! The first batch of songs recorded by this powerful new act took place with producer Sahaj Ticotin w/ ‘STFU’ releasing first on May 21st of 2021. The band then moved to working w/ producer Matt Good ((Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead) and released three singles produced by him. On Sept 2nd 2022 the band released their first EP entitled ‘RENEGADE MUSIC VOL. 1’ featuring the lead single ‘ HIT N RUN’. On May 5th of 2023 Better Noise records released an R★S collab w/ Hyro The Hero & Dan Sugarman of Ice Nine Kills entitled ‘Head Under Water’. The track debuted on Sirius Octane Test Drive by Jose Mangin and was added to rotation. In 2023 the band played their first major festival ‘Welcome to Rockville’ on May 21st. On July 7th they released the single ‘BASICS’ produced by Jim Kaufman and appeared at Louder Than Life & Aftershock festivals in the fall of 2023. In Dec of the same year they signed a deal with SBG/Sony records, and released the first single by the label ‘BAD DECISIONS’ feat Twiztid produced by Matt Good on 3/8. On 6/21 they released ‘OUTS1DERS’ ft. Dillon Jones of Nerv their SBG Records label mates! On Fri 8/9 they released a rap rock banger entitled T.I.T.P. ft Dropout Kings followed by ‘BFMH’ on Nov 11.

On Feb 21 the new single SURV1V3 debuted on Octane Test Drive!

Progressive Rock Band Pulsifier Unveils New Single "War Cry" - An Empowering Anthem for Overcoming Life's Challenges

PULSIFIER, renowned for their intricate compositions and profound lyrical themes, is proud to announce the release of their latest single, "WAR CRY." This new track serves as a powerful anthem designed to inspire and empower listeners by channeling inner strength to confront and overcome personal adversities.

"WAR CRY" draws its lyrical inspiration from two iconic sources: Sun Tzu's ancient military treatise, "The Art of War," and the legendary tale of Alexander the Great’s war horse, Bucephalus. The song encapsulates the essence of resilience, strategy, and courage, urging listeners to harness their inner warrior to face life's battles, whether they be emotional, mental, or physical.

The single features a dynamic blend of progressive rock elements with intense, sweeping melodies, and intricate guitar work that mirrors the strategic maneuvers described in "The Art of War." The lyrics pay homage to Bucephalus, symbolizing bravery and the unbreakable spirit required to surmount obstacles.

MeA, the lead vocalist and lyricist, shared, "We wanted 'WAR CRY' to resonate with anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. Calling upon what can be learned from these historical references, we aim to inspire others to harness their inner strength. In the story of Bucephalus, it was said he initially had been afraid of his own shadow. From this, Alexander the Great discovered that by turning his face away from the darkness and towards the light, he became a fearless warrior! How many of us can relate to the controlling presence of darkness in our own lives, and how could we use this theory, and those of Tzu’s teachings, to guide us to triumph?"

"WAR CRY" is available on all major streaming platforms, and the band encourages fans to share their stories of personal triumph inspired by the song with the hashtag #WarCryStrength on social media.

PULSIFIER will be hitting the road opening for legendary acts Smile Empty Soul and Tantric starting in Hobbs, NM on March 5 and ending in Little Rock, AR on March 23.

See them in a city near you!

3/5 - Hobbs, NM - Diamond Dil's

3/6 - Portales, NM - Uncle Mike's

3/7 - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios Live

3/8 - Roswell, NM - The Liberty

3/9 - Lubbock, TX - Jake's Sports Cafe

3/12 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beam Live

3/14 - Fort Smith, AR - The Majestic

3/15 - Waco, TX - The Backyard

3/16 - Fort Worth, TX - The Rail

3/17 - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard

3/18 - Wichita, KS - Barleycorn's

3/21 - Crowley, LA - Sam's Place

3/22 - Prattville, AL - The Bottom (No Tantric)

3/23 - Little Rock, AR - Rev Room (No Tantric)

About PULSIFIER:

PULSIFIER has been making an impact in the progressive rock scene over the past couple of years, known for pushing musical boundaries and crafting narratives that delve into the human experience. Their music often combines an eclectic mix of elements and influences creating a unique and one of a kind sound that captivates audiences everywhere.

One OK Rock Release New Album "DETOX" + Share Video For "Tropical Therapy"

Fueled By Ramen band ONE OK ROCK have today released their much-anticipated, new album DETOX, available everywhere now. 

Listen HERE.

To herald the arrival of DETOX, ONE OK ROCK have unveiled the official music video for "Tropical Therapy," streaming now at the band’s YouTube channel. Watch it Below.

Featuring a number of acclaimed producers including multiple GRAMMY® winner Rob Cavallo and GRAMMY® nominees Dan Lancaster and Pete Nappi, DETOXmarks the band's 11th full length studio release and arrives as the band celebrates their 20th anniversary. 

After announcing DETOX late last year, the band shared the singles "+Matter" and "Puppets Can't Control You," joining previously released album tracks "Delusion:All" and "Dystopia." The band performed "+Matter" ahead of its release during their "2024 Premonition World Tour," which was enjoyed by nearly 200,000 fans over just eight shows across seven different countries. Standing out as their largest global run to date, the tour notably showcased their massive full-scale stadium show in Europe and North America for the first time ever.
 
ONE OK ROCK will kick off their 2025 DETOX World Tour with a Latin American leg starting in Mexico at the Tecate Pa'l Norte festival in Monterrey on April 4, and highlighted by their first trip back to South America since 2017 to play their biggest shows yet on the continent. The North American leg of the tour launches in May and marks the band's most ambitious journey across the United States and Canada to date. After joining Linkin Park for the Paris stop of their longtime friends' own world tour, the band will return to Japan for their recently announced stadium shows (full itinerary below). 

 For more information, please visit the band's official website.
 
Look out for more ONE OK ROCK news to come!

ONE OK ROCK US TOUR:
SUPPORT FROM STAND ATLANTIC
5/13 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
5/14 — Seattle, WA — WAMU Theater
5/16 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
5/18 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/19 — Los Angeles, CA — Greek Theater
5/22 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/23 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
5/25 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
5/27 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
5/30 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
5/31 — Washington, DC — The Anthem
6/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
6/3 —Laval, QC — Place Bell Arena
6/4 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
6/6 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
6/7 — Minneapolis, MN — Armory

ABOUT ONE OK ROCK:
Founded in Tokyo during 2005, the quartet —Taka [vocals], Toru [guitar], Tomoya [drums], and Ryota [bass]— have unassumingly emerged as a global phenomenon and one of Japan’s hottest exports with dozens of international gold and platinum certifications and billions of streams. Beyond six consecutive Top 5 entries and three #1 debuts on the Japanese Top Albums Chart, the group's global imprint has grown with a foothold stateside. They stand out as the rare force of nature who can tour alongside either The Smashing Pumpkins or Ed Sheeran — with whom they co-wrote “Renegades” for the film Rurouni Kenshin: The Final. Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), ONE OK ROCK's most-recent studio album Luxury Disease debuted at #1 in Japan marking the band's fourth straight chart topping album in their home country following the blockbusters 35xxxv, AMBITIONS, and EYE OF
THE STORM. Luxury Disease was highlighted by the singles "Save Yourself," 'Let Me Let You Go," and "Vandalize," the latter of which featured as the ending theme for SEGA's Sonic Frontiers.

The wait is over—Silverstein’s ANTIBLOOM is finally here!

GHOST BATH | ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ROSE THORN NECKLACE OUT ON MAY 9TH + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK

Depressive black metallers GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace which will be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. Free from the Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather conceptual trilogy, sole proprietor Nameless (aka Dennis Mikula) explores the most intense and introspective music from GHOST BATH’s oeuvre, advancing with blackened blasts and melancholic movements while moving his only child forward into the unknown.

The first preview from the album comes in the form of the self-titled single. 'Rose Thorn Necklace'. Watch the video directed by blo0m.
 
GHOST BATH comments, "Rose Thorn Necklace is both beautiful and grotesque. It blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, exploring the contrast of something gorgeous and disgusting. I tried my best to not hold myself back - both musically and lyrically - and this is the result; depressive black metal with raw emotion, unique melodies, and textured synths."

Watch 'Rose Thorn Necklace' music video Below:

Pre-order & pre-save Rose Thorn Necklace:
https://ghostbath.bfan.link/rose-thorn-necklace-album

Stream 'Rose Thorn Necklace':
https://ghostbath.bfan.link/rose-thorn-necklace

Rose Thorn Necklace is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

• CD Jewel Case

• LP

  • Pink Swirl

  • Red Swirl

Rose Thorn Necklace was recorded in 2024 between January and June. The drums were recorded and engineered by Mike Heller at Heaven and Heller Studios while the remaining sections were completed by Nameless (Dennis Mikula) at his home studio. The album was mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley. The cover artwork was created by Ksenija Tarasova.

GHOST BATH is currently on the 'Shining Over North America 2025' tour with headliners SWALLOW THE SUN. The 23-date trek will make stops in New York, Houston, and Los Angeles before concluding in Chicago on March 15th. The package includes HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY &SNAKES OF RUSSIA.

'Shining Over North America 2025' tour
with SWALLOW THE SUN, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY & SNAKES OF RUSSIA:
Feb 20 2025 Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
Feb 21 2025 Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
Feb 22 2025 Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Électriques
Feb 23 2025 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Feb 24 2025 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Feb 25 2025 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Feb 26 2025 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
Feb 27 2025 Atlanta, GA  @ The Earl
Feb 28 2025 Orlando, FL @ Conduit
Mar 01 2025 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
Mar 02 2025 Houston, TX @ Parish Room @ House of Blues
Mar 03 2025 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
Mar 04 2025 Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
Mar 05 2025 Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel
Mar 06 2025 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
Mar 07 2025 Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
Mar 08 2025 San Francisco, CA @ Neck of The Woods
Mar 09 2025 Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
Mar 10 2025 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Mar 12 2025 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
Mar 13 2025 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
Mar 14 2025 Omaha, NE @ Reverb
Mar 15 2025 Chicago, IL @ Reggies

Tickets for the shows can be purchased here:
https://lnk.bio/ghostbath

From Fall to Spring Share New Video "Take The Pain Away"

German breakout band FROM FALL TO SPRING have released their brand-new single "Take The Pain Away." 

The song delivers a powerful mix of soaring vocals, a massive chorus, and infectious energy.

The release comes as the band competes in "Chefsache ESC 2025 — Who Sings for Germany," the Raab TV show determining Germany's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. With their signature blend of rock, metal, and modern electronic elements, FROM FALL TO SPRING are proving to be strong contenders, captivating audiences with their electrifying performance.

The band continues to gain traction, now boasting over 160,000 unique monthly listeners on Spotify, while their debut album RISE has amassed over 24 million streams to date.

As momentum builds, the band is also preparing for its European headline tour, kicking off in October 2025. With their latest release and Eurovision ambitions in full swing, FROM FALL TO SPRING are on the brink of their most significant breakthrough yet.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

Pistols At Dawn Drop "Bones" Video

Buzzy Atlanta foursome PISTOLS AT DAWN — Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals] — have shared the video for their latest single "Bones," which has already gotten a great reaction from over 20 active rock stations.  

Watch the video below:

"Have you ever met that person that you can't get enough of? The one that checks all your boxes. Here's the thing, though. She's just as messed up as you in every single way," the band explains about the song. '''Bones' is the story of two lovers taking on the world, accepting all the skeletons each brings to the relationship, and rolling with the punches. Because when the world cast them out, they found each other."

About the accompanying video, the band says, "It depicts the good times and the bad. And as it so often is in relationships with baggage, the good times are really good, and the bad times are really bad. Yet through the difficult times, it shows that in the end, you'll still choose to stay for something that's worth it."

Pistols At Dawn will play a showcase at the famed Viper Room in Los Angeles on February 25, with Josh Bernstein and Caity Babs hosting. Get tickets here. Additional details are in the image below. The band will also be performing at the annual #Happens radio convention, which takes place in Las Vegas on February 26 through February 28. All details are here and in the graphic, with the band taking the stage on February 27 at Backstage Bar + Billiards.

Pistols At Dawn craft the kind of rock music that doesn't just reach the rafters; it breaks through the ceiling. Sky-high hooks stretch into the heavens, a powerful low-end rumbles without apology, and riffs roar at all the right moments. Thus far, the Atlanta band have emerged as a phenomenon. They've amassed nearly 10 million global streams and views, infiltrated the Billboard and Mediabase Top 40 Active Rock charts, earned acclaim from American Songwriter, Brave Words, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and embarked upon global tours alongside heavy-hitters such as Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH, Fozzy, Des Rocs, and more. The quartet has canvassed the world the past few years and shows no signs of slowing down.

Stayed tuned for more, because Pistols at Dawn are leveling up.

Eli Young Band Joined "TODAY with Jenna & Friends" to Perform New Single "Nothing On The Wild"

NEW YORK, NY – The 19x RIAA Gold and Platinum-certified country hitmakers, Eli Young Band, joined NBC’s “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” yesterday (2/20) in the 10 a.m. hour for the exclusive worldwide debut of their newest independent release, “Nothing On The Wild.” Watch the performance Below.

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.”

Singer/Songwriter Annie Bosko Releases Cover of Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make It Through The Night”

Rising singer/songwriter Annie Bosko honors Kris Kristofferson with a cover of “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” available everywhere now via Stone Country Records. Listen Below
 
Produced by Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson, Brad Paisley, Eric Church), mixed by Jack Clarke and mastered by Andrew Mendelson, Bosko offers a heartfelt rendition that reflects her respect for Kristofferson’s storytelling and lyrical depth.
 
“My dad raised me on traditional country music, so it’s ingrained in my DNA and artistry. As I got older and studied my favorite songwriters, I fell deeper in love with Kristofferson’s storytelling. I always include ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ in my live set because it allows me to sing with raw honesty,” Bosko shares. “It’s a masterclass in songwriting—stripped down to nothing but truth, longing and vulnerability.”
 
“Help Me Make It Through The Night” follows the acoustic version of current chart-climbing single “Better Than You (After Hours)” with multi-Platinum selling traditionalist Joe Nichols. A smoldering, powerhouse duet, “Better Than You” landed in the top 5 most-added songs at Country radio for five consecutive weeks, including one week before impact date, as MusicRow boasts the song is “Terrific listening...Goosebump-thrilling sounding.”
 
With roots that run deep in the heart of California’s agricultural country, Bosko has been writing alongside David ‘Messy’ Mescon, Jeffrey Steele, Bridgette Tatum, and more, and collaborating with producer Trent Willmon to craft songs that reflect her upbringing as a farmer’s daughter, with plans to release more new music later this year.
 
Bosko is set to perform at festivals across the U.S. this spring and summer, including Stagecoach on the main stage, Houston Rodeo and Headwaters Country Jam. For more information, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, X@AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.

About Annie Bosko
Annie Bosko’s 2024 self-titled EP, released via Stone Country Records, saw the Golden State native making her late-night debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with a performance of “Neon Baby” – a track that also marked her first charting single at Country radio. Bosko followed her acclaimed EP with stunning collaborations featuring country icons including Vince Gill on the reflective ballad “Higher Ground” and Dwight Yoakam on the Bakersfield-rooted “Heart Burn.” Her current single, “Better Than You” with Joe Nichols, is currently approaching the Top 40 at Country radio, hitting the airwaves as a top five most-added song for five consecutive weeks. Bosko broke out in 2014 with the SiriusXM/CMT hit “Crooked Halo,” which has amassed more than 3 million streams, earning her a title as an Artist to Watch from Rolling Stone Country. She went on to write songs recorded by Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson, tour alongside Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton, sell out the Troubadour and perform on the Grand Ole Opry and at Ryman Auditorium while also becoming an in-demand studio vocalist. Bosko is set to perform at festivals across the U.S. this spring and summer, including Stagecoach on the main stage, Houston Rodeo and Headwaters Country Jam. For more information, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, X @AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.

Randall King’s NEON (UNPLUGGED) Available Now

When Hereford, Texas native Randall King created his sophomore major-label album Into The Neon, the neotraditionalist ventured into a new territory sonically, intentionally adding more edge and instrumentation. King always intended to strip it back, so after switching it up night-after-night across a solid year of touring, Neon (Unplugged) was complete. Recorded at Sound Stage Studios, it’s available today – listen HERE.
 
“One of the things I love most about country music is the ability to take one song and completely change the sound just by stripping it down to vocals, guitar and a dobro,” King says of the album he co-produced alongside Jared Conrad. “Country is equal parts two-stepping in a honkytonk and sitting around a fire singing your heart out, and I wanted to capture both. I’m excited to share this stripped back version with all of you.”
 
Where Into The Neon drew inspiration from the hues of neon found in the glowing honky tonk signs that backlit the more than 150 bars, dancehalls, clubs and theater stages he plays a year, Neon (Unplugged) is more reminiscent of his nights spent under those that light the skies in the plains of West Texas.
 
Neon (Unplugged) offers slowed-down renditions of fan-favorite waltzers “When My Baby’s In Boots” and “What Doesn’t Kill Me,” and also features King’s close friend, singer/songwriter Dan Smalley, on his reimagined honky tonk anthem, “Tonk ‘Til I Die.”
 
Into The Neon was released Jan. 26, 2024 to critical acclaim, leaving Holler crowning him as “the genre's neo-traditional figurehead” and Texas Monthly observing “his Texas bona fides are unimpeachable.” Into The Neon was also named among the top country albums of 2024 by Entertainment Focus and Whiskey Riff. The album yielded King’s first country radio single, “I Could Be That Rain,” which has 80 adds to-date. 
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit RandallKingMusic.com.

About Randall King: 
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing nearly 400 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows. Into The Neon was named among the best country albums of the year by Whiskey Riff, Country Now & Entertainment Focus, and yielded King’s debut single, “I Could Be That Rain,” now at Country radio.