BENEDICTION - Release Video For New Single 'Crawling Over Corpses'

British death metal legends, BENEDICTION, have released yet another single from their upcoming new studio album, Ravage Of Empires, which is due to be released on April 4, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

'Crawling Over Corpses' is a ferocious up-tempo banger, which transports the band's old school roots into the here and now while destroying everything that stands in its way. Dave Ingram's primal growls have never sounded more vicious, and the rhythm section fires on all cylinders with a barrage of riffs and massive breakdowns. Alongside the single, another fiercely entertaining music video has been released, which you can watch below.

Ravage Of Empires is available for pre-order on CD, LP and as digital album. 

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE RAVAGE OF EMPIRES:
https://benediction.bfan.link/ravage-of-empires

STREAM 'CRAWLING OVER CORPSES':
https://benediction.bfan.link/crawling-over-corpses

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'CRAWLING OVER CORPSES' BELOW:

ABOUT BENEDICTION

“Sometimes They Come Back” is not just the title of a horror movie based on a macabre tale by Stephen King, it is also a summary of what happened to UK death metal veterans BENEDICTION, yet you might like to add a “better than ever before”. While never officially disbanded, 2020’s Scriptures, the group’s eighth studio album achieved what is usually not an easy feat. It connected well with classics like Transcend the Rubicon (1993) and its immediate and memorable songwriting, the heavy-as-a-brick Grind Bastard (1998), and also saw legendary vocalist Dave Ingram return with his merciless roar and knack for morbid, twisted lyrics. After two albums with Dave Hunt on vocals, Scriptures was BENEDICTION’s first record in over a decade impressing with aggressive up-tempo attacks like ‘Iterations of I’ and ‘Rabid Carnality’ or the neck-breaking mid-tempo barrage of ‘Stormcrow’, songs that became live staples alongside ‘evergreens’ such as ‘I Bow to None’, ‘Magnificat’, ‘Subconscious Terror’ or ‘Vision in the Shroud’ in no time. With Scriptures, BENEDICTION even almost cracked Germany’s top ten by entering at a phenomenal #11 of the Official German Charts showing that the death metal veterans founded 1989 in Birmingham, England, offered an extremely well received sonic catharsis when due to the pandemic, people were locked down and pissed off.

With their brilliant new record Ravage Of Empires in tow, founding members and guitarists Darren Brookes and Peter Rew, longtime vocalist Dave Ingram, drummer Giovanni Durst, and Nik Sampson (bass) will travel far and wide once more. Already confirmed are the Tales of the Triple Death Tour with Jungle Rot and Master kicking off on album release date as well as confirmed appearances at Wacken Open Air and Maryland Deathfest. More to be announced soon!

Catch BENEDICTION live on their European release tour in April 2025 with guests Jungle Rot and Master.

TICKETS HERE: https://www.we-live.agency/shows 

More confirmed dates for 2025:

    21.05.25 US Brooklyn, NY The Meadows

22.05.25 US Baltimore, MDMaryland Deathfest

BRKN LOVE Release New Single "Diamonds"

Modern Canadian rockers BRKN LOVE are pleased to share a new single, "Diamonds"

from their forthcoming full-length album, 'The Program,' due out March 28th via Spinefarm.

About "Diamonds," Justin had this to say:

"I like to think it strikes a perfect balance between our classic sound and the soul and R&B influences we’ve been experimenting with on this record.

"'Diamonds' is the result of truly honing in on what we do best, defining the sound we’ve been searching for all these years. Lyrically, the song explores the idea that we all have greatness inside of us, but more often than not, we’re the ones standing in our own way. At the end of the day, real change comes from within—no one else can make it happen for you."

Exuding bravado, mystique, and a whole lot of heart, BRKN LOVE sets the rulebook on fire by plugging in, turning up, and churning out the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that makes you feel a little freer. Their gritty riffs pack enough punch to shake any stage while the grooves quake with just the right amount of hip-swinging gusto. Led by vocalist and guitarist Justin Benlolo, the music drips swagger, soul, and spirit amplified by arena-sized hooks and intriguingly inventive musicality.

Stream "Diamonds" HERE

An impromptu 2023 trip to visit a friend in Charleston, SC gave rise to their third studio album, 'The Program.' Justin initially planned on spending a weekend in town. That weekend turned into nine weeks, and he returned to Toronto with the bulk of the album’s material.

“I didn’t have anything else to do, so I brought all of my gear and studio equipment,” he recalls. “I was so inspired by the environment and the friends I made. It’s a big city, but it’s not huge. It’s just beautiful though. The experience inspired the whole record. Instead of being so picturesque and metaphorical, I told stories.”

The album title even referenced the name of the text group for his new friends in Charleston, embedding the experience and the city in the fabric of the music. The vision had already crystallized before he left for Los Angeles where he recorded with longtime producer Anton DeLost (Cleopatrick, The Warning, State Champs, Dead Poet Society). These friends, and a variety of other characters he met, ultimately inspired the concept at the heart of "The Program."

“It was a collective of 10 people I’d never met before, and we kept using the term ‘The Program’ repeatedly like, ‘Let’s go here, because it would be good for The Program’,” he goes on. “It was cool to be surrounded by near-complete strangers, invite them to our place, and play demos. Their opinions were unfiltered and blunt—which was awesome. I was actively searching for inspiration, and I put myself out there in different situations. I was free and unchained to do anything.”

BRKN LOVE fulfilled a clear destiny to be as free as possible on their third full-length LP, 'The Program.'

“In the past, I put parameters on what BRKN LOVE is supposed to be,” Justin mentions. “I’ve been hesitant to put out certain songs because I was unsure if they were us. I’m older and wiser. I have more experience doing this. I know if I’m singing and writing a song, it’s going to be BRKN LOVE. I’m the filter the music passes through.”

Pre-Order 'The Program' HERE

BRKN LOVE emerged with their self-titled debut in 2020. The group quietly generated over a quarter of a billion total streams. They notched a Top 15 entry on Active Rock radio with “Shot Down,” while their cover of “River” by Bishop Briggs hit critical mass. It inspired over 2 billion-plus views on TikTok. It piled up 28 million Spotify streams. 2022’s 'Black Box' only maintained this momentum. “Like A Drug” notched north of 8.5 million Spotify streams, made waves at Active Rock, and emerged as their third Top 5 at Canadian radio.

Reece Young Shares "broken glass" (Feat. Downswing)

Rising star Reece Young, who released the HERE EP last year via UNFD, is storming into the new year with the first taste of new music in the form of a ferocious, arena-sized new track. 

 Young has just shared the visualizer for "broken glass." The track features Albany hardcore band Downswing. Yes, it slays from top to bottom.
 
But don't just take our word for it. Watch and listen below. 

"broken glass" is pumped full of crunchy, gnarly synths, death howls, and memorable melodies.

"The entire theme of this upcoming batch of songs encompasses my personal struggle with constant comparison," muses Young. "In today's social media-centered society, it is impossible to not compare yourself to others. I'm often sitting there wondering, 'Why them?' when I see someone thriving at something I'm trying to achieve myself. 'broken glass' is my message to those at the top."

And what a message it is! It certainly lets the listener know that Reece Young did not come to play. He came to stay.

New Jersey born and raised, Reece Young emerged and gained traction via his self-released early music. He lays it all out there has put all the adversity he's faced, his personal struggles, his frustration, into a vulnerable and universally authentic sound. Young, now Nashville-based, is "one of us" — a music obsessive who has channeled his passion for the scene and his favorite artists into making his own and getting onto the stage himself. With a modus operandi of sharing tales of facing adversity, overcoming personal struggles, by tying open-vein vulnerability and authenticity to gargantuan choruses, the time is now for Reece Young to set about joining the big leagues and emulating what his heroes have done before him. 

Chicago's Push Puppets presents 'This Whole Endeavor', previewing their fourth album

Melodic indie pop-rock outfit Push Puppets presents 'This Whole Endeavor', the second single from their new long-play album 'Tethered Together', set to release on May 16 via Flowering Tree Music. 

Based in Chicago, Push Puppets is the creative outlet for singer-songwriter and guitarist Erich Specht. The five-piece band creates songs with earworm melodies and shiny production that belie the often bittersweet sentiments in the songwriting.

'This Whole Endeavor', a rocker about a relationship that has ended, draws you in with an instantly memorable piano hook. This song describes the ebb and flow of a relationship in a flowing lyric style that comes across as sincere yet engaging.  After a reflective bridge and breakdown, the song powers on with a driving finale.

The first verse tells of love at first sight at a bar in a way that foretells that the relationship is doomed. The story takes a turn in the second verse where "things realigned as fate changed her mind and departed / Leaving behind a vapor trail across the auburn sky."  The dynamic halftime bridge confirms that the relationship ended "in disarray", and the final verse, inspired by his bed-hogging basset hound, finds Specht in bed with his dog and wishing she was with him.

"I get a kick out of referring to love at first sight as ‘a trainwreck just about to happen’. My Pete Townshend fandom might be apparent in this one between the 70s synth phrases and guitar smacks,” says Erich Specht.  “As much as I hate to admit it, after reflecting on the lyrics, it seems clear that this song is somewhat about the relationship with my ex-wife".

Push Puppets is fronted by Specht on lead vocals and guitar, and rounded out by Kyle Magnusson (keyboards), John William Lauler (bass) and Greg Essig (drums), as well as Tommi Zender (backup vocals and guitar) for this track.  On this particular album, they are joined with a string quartet on most songs and a horn section on one.

This beauty arrives on the trail of the cinematic 'All Together On 3' with its timeless quality, tinged with a touch of melancholic reflection, taking us on a sonic trip that is as stimulating as it is emotionally resonant. A moody and musically progressive song about how we’re stronger when we work together, it builds to a cathartic reprise of live strings and harpsichord with a desperate vocal crying for a helping hand as violins punctuate the lines with elegance.

Their fourth album, 'Tethered Together' is graced with impeccable songwriting that shines with lush harmonies, angular guitars, dramatic keyboards and strings backed by a rhythm section to ensure a continually high groove factor.

Frontman Erich Specht muses on relationships and loss, as well as the weight and joy of life, in a manner that is poetic and seems effortless, his lyrics fitting to the melody like pieces of a puzzle. Wearing his vulnerabilities like a badge of honor, this music takes us on a journey to unexpected places.  

"This album offers a nod to the artistic excesses of the 70s, whether it's a wall of phased vocals or a moment where guitars and strings rip a quick line together between phrases.  The tracks are widely varied yet cohesive - and within a given song, you're likely to be taken elsewhere" says Erich Specht.

The first single 'All Together On 3' put listeners on notice that this album will be pushing musical boundaries.  This second single, 'This Whole Endeavor', assures that the album will rock.

'The Whole Endeavor' is available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Tethered Together' album, now available for pre-order, will be released digitally and on CD on May 16. Push Puppets will hold their album release show at Robert's Westside in Forest Park, IL on May 30.

SINGLE CREDITS
Lyrics and music by Erich Specht (ASCAP)
Produced by Doug McBride and Erich Specht
Mixed and mastered by Doug McBride at Gravity Studios
Erich Specht – Lead vocals and guitars
Kyle Magnusson – Keyboards
John William Lauler – Bass
Greg Essig - Drums
Tommi Zender – Backup vocals and guitar
Album cover artwork by Crow Prints
Released & published by Flowering Tree Music (ASCAP)
Artist studio photos by Gintas Zaranka
Artist live photos by Gabi Bucataru
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 


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WITHIN DESTRUCTION Drop New Single/Music Video 'INCOMPLETE'

Slovenia’s most awesomely audacious, genre defying metal pioneers, Within Destruction have dropped brand new single 'INCOMPLETE' today. The track is the fourth single taken from the band's upcoming album ‘ANIMETAL,’ set for release on April 11th, 2025, via Sumerian Records. Listen to the new track HERE and watch the accompanying video Below. Pre-orders for 'ANIMETAL' are available now HERE.

Speaking on their latest release, Within Destruction share:

"The song’s animated video delves into the heartbreaking journey of losing someone deeply cherished and the emotional turmoil that follows. It begins with a raw expression of grief and loss of purpose in one’s life, consequently, the protagonist's color palette is darker in the intro. As the song unfolds, it moves through various stages of mourning—loneliness, longing, sadness and the haunting feeling of absence i.e. feeling in-complete. There are also moments of reflection, where the protagonist recalls fond memories, trying to hold on to the love that once was, but slowly realizing that they must let go in order to move on. The video also touches on the feelings of helplessness, questioning if there was more that could have been done. As the song progresses, a sense of acceptance begins to emerge. The protagonist starts to understand that healing isn't linear, and that while the pain may never completely fade, it's possible to find peace in the midst of loss. The song closes on a bittersweet note, suggesting that while the person may no longer be physically present, their memory will continue to live on, offering a sense of solace. The protagonist's color palette becomes vibrant towards the outro, suggesting a sense of resolve to their former "in-complete" self.

While the lyrics and video depict the loss of a loved one, they are also meant to be interpreted in a more general sense: "To truly live is to embrace the full spectrum of life, knowing that even pain has its place in shaping who we are and without sadness, joy loses its depth and without hardship, triumph feels hollow."

Building on the momentum of their previous singles - "CYBER GIRL", “DEMON CHILD” and “KANASHIBARI,” Within Destruction’s fifth studio album, 'ANIMETAL' pushes their sonic experimentation to new heights. Combining their trademark brutality with anime-inspired electronic flourishes, the album reflects their fearless creativity and relentless drive to challenge genre boundaries. Pre-order merch bundles, including Within Destruction instant cup noodles, are available now HERE

Within Destruction kicked off their 2025 with a bang. The band hit the road in the US in January for their Super Sugoi Headline dates.They then joined Born of Osiris for their US run. Now, the band set their sites on Australia and Asia as they gear up for their spring tour across both continents to celebrate the release of ‘ANIMETAL.’ Tickets and further information are available HERE.

About Within Destruction

Within Destruction are an innovative metal group from Slovenia. They have been disrupting the deathcore and metalcore scenes since their formation in 2010. Known for their intense sound, the band uniquely incorporates electronic elements and anime samples into their music, adding layers of unpredictability that have captivated fans worldwide. They gained international recognition with their 2016 album 'VOID,' and their irreverent approach to metal, which has built a dedicated global following.

Their third album, 'DEATHWISH,' which was mixed and mastered by Will Putney, further solidified their reputation. Featuring fan-favorite tracks like "Human Defect" and the title track, leading to their first European headliner tour, as well as a breakthrough in the U.S. market. In 2020, they took a bold step with 'YOKAI,' an album that divided fans by blending metalcore with electronic and trap influences, all while integrating anime-inspired themes.

Continuing to push boundaries, the band released 'LOTUS' in 2022, leaning further into metalcore and embracing clean vocals, which sparked both outrage and admiration among listeners. Known for their ambitious live performances and relentless dedication, Within Destruction remains a force in modern metal, constantly evolving and challenging genre norms. With ‘ANIMETAL,’ they’re poised to deliver their boldest statement yet. 

Kittie, The Pretty Wild & Diamante Collaborate To Cover "The Unforgiven" For The Queen Of The Ring Official Soundtrack

The countdown is on for the theatrical and official soundtrack release of Queen Of The Ring, arriving in theaters and streaming platforms this Friday, March 7, 2025. In anticipation for the big day, Sumerian Records is pleased to release an emotionally gripping cover of Metallica's "The Unforgiven" by Kittie, The Pretty Wild, and Diamante from the soundtrack for the hotly-anticipated biopic. Queen Of The Ring chronicles the trailblazing journey of wrestling icon Mildred Burke, written and directed by Ash Avildsen and starring Emily Bett Rickards.

The track is available for streaming at the link HERE, and pre-order tickets to see 'Queen of The Ring' and celebrate International Women's Month when it opens in theaters HERE.

‘Queen of the Ring,’ written and directed by Ash Avildsen, brings to life the untold story of wrestling legend Mildred Burke, who shattered barriers in the 1930s–1950s to become the first million-dollar female athlete and headline arenas over male competitors in a time when women’s wrestling was outright banned across much of the U.S. 

The film stars Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) in a career-defining role as Burke, alongside a stellar cast featuring Josh Lucas, Walton Goggins, Gavin Casalegno, Tyler Posey, and Deborah Ann Woll, with pro wrestling stars Kamille, Toni Storm, Trinity Fatu, and Jim Cornette making appearances. 

With its March 7th release strategically set during for the weekend of International Women's Day, the film is an ode to inspirational, trailblazing women who defied the odds and forever changed their industries. Watch the official trailer for 'Queen of The Ring' HERE or below and pre-order your tickets to see if it in theaters HERE.

About Ash Avildsen and Sumerian

Ash Avildsen grew up in a single-parent household, never having met his father but knowing who he was and having his last name. He chose to pursue music first as an artist, touring in a band and teaching himself the business through a DIY lifestyle. Using all the knowledge he learned from the road, he started his own record label. Sumerian Records has now become one of the top independents in the world for rock and alternative music, with several Grammy nominations and record-setting Billboard chart metrics for the hard-rock genre. Sumerian Records recently celebrated a historic achievement with the first Grammy nomination in the history of the Recording Academy for a solo female artist in the “Best Metal Performance” category, featuring avant-garde singer Poppy.

Avildsen’s first feature film, American Satan, won several awards on the festival circuit before being distributed by Miramax. The film had a theatrical release and was subsequently picked up by Showtime, where it developed a growing cult following. Avildsen expanded on this success by writing and directing the limited series spin-off, "Paradise City ".

The Intemperate Sons Release Single "Dumb" (Live) via FRAME|WORK ​

The Intemperate Sons bring a raw, electrifying edge to Nirvana's "Dumb" with their latest live recording from the iconic Whisky A Go Go in November 2024. This is the second track off their Live EP scheduled for release in the spring of this year. This version transforms the original's contemplative mood into a powerful, heavy sound that resonates with the spirit of rock at its most unbridled. It’s a testament to the unquestioned influence of Nirvana through the lens of today's alternative rock sound

STREAM "Dumb":

https://onerpm.link/127172572341

The Intemperate Sons release all their music through the Frame|Work record label at the direction of Amir Derakh and Ryan Shuck. All Intemperate Sons’ tracks are mixed by Amir Derakh at Synthicidein Long Beach, CA.  All mastering is done by Mike Marsh Mastering in the U.K.

WATCH "Dumb" (Live) - A Nirvana Cover by The Intemperate Sons:

The band's latest album Dark Day's Night is available HERE

The Intemperate Sons emerged onto the rock scene in the summer of 2019 in Dallas, TX, to bring their distinct sound to the genre. A deep love for music brought family members Keith Watson (drums), Jake Watson (guitars) and Max Watson (vocals, guitars, keys) together along with close friend Mark Marks, who provides the groove on bass to unite everything together. The band's sound has been described as a 90's alternative style that is obsessed with the 70's.

Keith is well acquainted with entertaining massive crowds of concert goers and has played with many successful bands in Dallas, such as Gun Hill, Natural Born Thrillers and Agents of Solace, on top of opening for Lynch Mob, Joe Lynn Turner and Sponge. He is the primary lyricist for the band and has written the music for some of their most successful songs, including “Dust to Dust,” “The Color Within,” and “Unrealized.”

Multi-talented and gifted with the ability to play various instruments, Max is also the lead vocalist of the group. Along with being musically dexterous, he has also collaborated with Keith to write lyrics on the released songs “Going Crazy” and “Way Back When.” In the studio, Max usually surmounts expectations and goes above and beyond to prepare prior to a session with his own vocal harmonies.

Jake is the song architect of the Sons and extremely instrumental in the crafting of the music. His inventive ways of bringing lyrics to life in clever ways are unprecedented and fascinating to see in the studio setting. He is a prolific writer of music as well and is credited with helping create the songs “What’s Done is Done,” “Remission,” “Way Back When” and “Wading in the Gray.” Both Max and he play lead guitar on many of the songs as well. The other members of the band fondly refer to him as the “art director” since he enjoys taking charge in those areas for the group.

Prolific and unifying, Mark is an accomplished bass player and well known in Dallas. He was in the regionally successful band, Haggard, and had opened for Sebastian Bach of Skid Row. His input in song writing has been invaluable to the process of creating captivating melodies.

Despite the pandemic putting a pause on many major events, The Intemperate Sons lived up to their name and let nothing hold them back from making music. Constantly hard at work in the studio, they have collaborated with Amir Derakh (Julien-K, Dead by Sunrise, Orgy, Rough Cutt) and Ryan Shuck (Julien-K, Adema, Dead by Sunrise, Orgy). Both have lent their musical talents to various songs and ultimately have brought the Sons on to their label, Frame|Work. This led the band to also recently join the management roster at The Label Group. Ryan worked with Amir to produce the band’s upcoming track, “Game of Keep Away,”and has had a huge impact on the group. He’s been especially influential on Max’s vocal melodies and delivery. Amir also plays guitar on this latest ballad and has been mixing all of the band’s music as well as performing on multiple songs.

Another notable collaboration has been with Tony Franklin (The Firm, Roy Harper, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Whitesnake), primarily on the first album, The Color Within. He has been a valuable friend of the band and has played bass on some of their best tracks from that album, including “Running Man,” “Dust to Dust” and “The Color Within.”

The Intemperate Sons’ take on alternative rock is a dark and powerful concoction of hard rock mixed with folk and grunge concepts. The band has earned a serious reputation for writing and performing tracks that scratch deep into the backbone of the human experience. There is no shortage of darkness in their writing style, which has a retro vibe with many guitar-driven tracks stacked on top of a groovy rhythm section. The heavier style fits perfectly with the two and three-part vocal harmonies that are a huge part of their overall sound. It has been said that musicians that are related form unique sounds and communicate at a frequency only they can understand. This frequency has become engrained in their songwriting, arrangements, guitar melodies and vocal harmonies. The band has been compared to Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and even R.E.M.

The Intemperate Sons Show Dates:

Fri March 14 @ Fitzgerald's Bar & Live Music Venue in San Antonio, TX

Sat March 29 @ Mystical Market in McKinney, TX

Fri July 11 @ Deep Ellum Art Company in Dallas, TX

Thu July 31 @ Hurricane Alley Live in Bossier City, LA

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Rotting Christ Release New Live Medley

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 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 pantheon, it spans the band's entire career, from the chiseled monuments of their modern Hellenic period to their early evil classics, including "Sorrowful Farewell" and "Among Two Storms", the mighty one-two punch from 1997's gothic triumph A Dead Poem. 

Watch Rotting Christ perform "Sorrowful Farewell" and "Among Two Storms" Live in Lycabettus.

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

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

The formidable bond between brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis is not only felt across their unholy 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.    

Later this spring, Rotting Christ are blessing Europe on The Unholy Trinity Tour with Behemoth and Satyricon. Then this summer, the band will return stateside for an exclusive performance at Milwaukee Metalfest.

Rotting Christ @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
Friday, May 16 - Milwaukee, Wi @ The Rave/Eagles Club [TICKETS]

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

Biography:
Sébastien J. Gamez

Follow Rotting Christ:
Official Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RottingChristOfficia
Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/artist/rotting-christ/id28441629
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ

FALLUJAH TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, 'XENOTAPH,' ON JUNE 13TH

Masters of progressive death metal FALLUJAH will make their anticipated return this spring with the release of their 6th album, Xenotaph, due out June 13th from Nuclear Blast Records. Picking up where they left off with 2022’s critically heralded Empyrean, the band expands the depth and breadth of their dexterous, aggressive sound while exploring extraterrestrial realms on an epic sci-fi journey through space and time.

Commenting on the impending record release, vocalist Kyle Schaefer states:

“We are excited to finally reveal Fallujah’s new album Xenotaph, marking the sixth chapter in our discography. This is our most ambitious record yet, and is certainly the band’s most technical, dynamic and progressive material to date. The music carried out by these eight tracks is matched with an equally ambitious concept, a lyrical story that traverses unfolding layers of time and reality in an otherworldly, post-death realm of existence. 

Xenotaph is also our most collaborative album, with broad input from the current lineup leading us to expand the scope of our songwriting while simultaneously highlighting the true potential of everyone involved. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming this bold new stage of the band’s evolution.”

Today, FALLUJAH reveals the album’s stunning cover by Peter Mohrbacher, tracklist and release date as well as the first single, ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves,’ that’s accompanied by the music video below.

Adding about the new song, Schaefer says:

“We knew ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves’ would be the perfect track to usher in this new era of Fallujah. It unmistakably showcases the soaring atmospheres and remarkable technicality the band is already known for, but with a new level of melodic depth and an invigorating desire to push beyond the boundaries of our previous work. It’s hard to fully encapsulate the vast scope of our new album with a single song, but ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves’ is a great place to start.”

Pre-order Xenotaph: https://fallujah.bfan.link/xenotaph

Stream ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves’: https://fallujah.bfan.link/kaleidoscopic-waves

About FALLUJAH:

Prog death-metal outfit FALLUJAH expand horizons and solidify their position as one of America’s most exciting acts on their new album, Xenotaph, through Nuclear Blast. The quintet’s confidence in the lineup that made their previous album, Empyrean (2022), such a resounding success—earning high marks from Metal Injection, New Noise, and Guitar World—has been reconfigured slightly, with guitarist Sam Mooradian (INHALE EXISTENCE, SAM MOORADIAN) and drummer Kevin Alexander (DISEMBODIED TYRANT, BROUGHT BY PAIN) bringing their jaw-dropping musical proficiency to the fold, as vocalist Kyle Schaefer, guitarist Scott Carstairs, and bassist Evan Brewer enter a new chapter with FALLUJAH. Moored by singles ‘Kaleidoscopic Waves,’ ‘Labyrinth of Stone,’ and ‘Step Through the Portal and Breathe,’ Xenotaph is FALLUJAH personified, reinvigorated, and re-imagined.

Xenotaph was produced by FALLUJAH, engineered by Dave Otero (CATTLE DECAPITATION, ARCHSPIRE) and Mike Low (VITRIOL, ABORTED) at Flatline Audio in Denver, Colorado and Top Track Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Otero also mixed and mastered Xenotaph. The main goal was elevation, building upon yet soaring upward from Empyrean, one of the group’s strongest productions to date. The team focused the separation of FALLUJAH’s breakneck pace, meticulous songcraft, euphonious leads, and unrivaled intensity, creating an experience pulls the listener into Xenotaph’s high-caliber music and concept.

Beyond releasing Xenotaph to an anticipating fanbase, FALLUJAH take aim at the road, drawing upon the success of their Empyrean runs. Indeed, attendees to the group’s live performances have witnessed some of Xenotaph’s songs already, namely the shimmery prog-bounce and inner world horror of ‘The Obsidian Architect.’ FALLUJAH are in a perpetual state of evolution, and Xenotaph demonstrates the group’s hard-won, if profound journey. For there is no reverse—only forward progress, and the path ahead is illuminating before them. Step through the portal if you dare…

Kyle Schaefer | Vocals, Programming
Scott Carstairs | Guitars
Sam Mooradian | Guitar
Evan Brewer | Bass
Kevin Alexander | Drums

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Progressive Metallers MAESTRICK Announce New Studio Album 'Espresso Della Vita: Lunare' Out on May 2, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl

Brazilian progressive metallers MAESTRICK are thrilled to announce the release of their upcoming new studio album, 'Espresso Della Vita: Lunare' out on May 2, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The new single and accompanying lyric video, “Agbara”, featuring Caligula’s Horse vocalist Jim Grey, are available now.

Vocalist Fábio Caldeira described the new song:

“'Agbara' is a fusion of diverse musical influences, blending Afro-Brazilian rhythms like Maracatu and Samba with their unique metal style. Inspired by artists like Hermeto Pascoaland Sérgio Mendes, the song embodies artistic plurality and cultural unity. Featuring Jim Greyof Caligula’s Horse singing in both English and Portuguese, along with the all-female Maracatu group Movimento Baque Mulher, 'Agbara' represents strength and power through the union of different cultures, languages, and musical styles”.

About the collaboration with Jim Grey, he added:

“Jim's dedication and respect for our work was incredible. From the beginning, he was interested in all aspects of the song, the meaning of the lyrics, and even sang in Portuguese. The results exceeded any expectations we could have had!”

Caldeira also commented on the new record:

“Thirteen years ago, we began what would become 'Espresso Della Vita,' a project that would tell the story of a one-day train journey as a metaphor for our journey in life. It was divided into two albums: Solare (daytime) and Lunare (nighttime). Partnering up with Frontiers for the release of Lunare is unprecedented to us”.

“'Lunare' is our most ambitious, grandiose work and the ultimate representation of our vision as artists to date. We are storytellers, musical illustrators of scenes, landscapes, and feelings. We could not be prouder and more excited for what this journey will bring!”, he continued.

Watch the Lyric Video for “Agbara (feat. Jim Grey)” Below:

With their new album 'Espresso Della Vita: Lunare,' MAESTRICK aims to redefine the Progressive metal boundaries. The number of high-quality arrangements, musical abilities, and influences that the band infused in the new album created the most fresh and exciting album of the genre in years.

With a malicious, dark, heavy, and sarcastic approach, MAESTRICK delivers adult themes like addictions, racial prejudice, abuse, the holocaust, and much more. It is a very emotional album, with deep reflections about what really matters in our journey/life. Thus, in the last song, the aged character gets off the train, and his name, Dante, is revealed.

The explanation for his name is that, just like the Italian writer Dante Alighieri, who went from hell to paradise, all of us, sometimes in the same day, go from paradise to purgatory, to hell. So, at the end of the day/life, we are all “Dantes” in some way, and it’s the reason why each album has an Italian title and is divided into three movements.

Pre-Order 'Espresso Della Vita: Lunare' HERE

Founded in São José do Rio Preto/SP by three friends, MAESTRICK has been active since 2006 and brings in sound elements of rock and progressive heavy metal, Brazilian regional music, world music, and classical music.

The band has released two albums in Brazil, Europe, the United States, and Japan, and are recognized for drinking from different artistic aspects - cinema, plastic arts, visual arts, and literature – for their compositions, which results in a unique and, according to specialized critics, innovative style.

Not surprisingly, MAESTRICK captivates movie fans, notably those of Tim Burton, George Méliès, Guillermo del Toro, and Christopher Nolan. In music, it attracts listeners of both modern rock/metal, such as Muse, and also of more niche styles within metal, such as Dream Theater, Haken, Jinjer, Spirit Box, and classics like Queen, Yes, and Gentle Giant.

Their songs address complex everyday themes of human nature. The album 'Espresso Della Vita: Solare,' from 2018, was rated by BURRN!, one of the most respected music publications in the world, with a score of 86/100 – quite high for the publication's standard. Solare's success led to a tour of Europe with nine shows in Switzerland, Italy, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

MAESTRICK are:

Fábio Caldeira - Lead Vocal/Piano, Synths and Orchestrations

Guilherme Carvalho - Guitars/Vocal

Renato “Montanha” Somera - Bass/Vocal

Heitor Matos - Drums and Percussion/Vocal

Official Nick Menza Documentary 'This Was My Life' Announce Second Screening Date in New Jersey! ​

BayView Entertainment, in partnership with Ellefson Films and Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, have announced a second event for the Nick Menza documentary, This Was My Life, Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond. This special event will be held on Thursday, April 17th, at Hawthorne Theatre , located at 300 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. 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.eventbrite.com/e/this-was-my-life-east-coast-premiere-hawthorne-theatre-tickets-1255857727269

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.

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H.E.A.T Release Video for "Bad Time for Love"

After the announcement of their brand new studio album Welcome to the Future, hard rock sensation H.E.A.T continues to ignite 2025 with the release of their second single "Bad Time for Love."

Following the success of their first single "Disaster" — a mainstay on rock radio since its release — the band now unleashes this new anthem that pulses with the raw intensity of love on the edge. Listen here.

The song is accompanied by a high-energy music video, directed by the renowned Patric Ullaeus (Europe, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, and many more), promising another visual rock feast.

The new album Welcome to the Future is a dynamic, melodic, and powerfully anthemic ride — one that Powerplay Magazine hails as: "(…) not only H.E.A.T’s best album to date but one to raise the bar for their peers. This album will certainly be recognised as an AOR classic and is sure to be a contender for album of the year."

Welcome to the Future is set for release on April 25 via earMUSIC, is now available for pre-order and will be released in multiple formats: CD jewel case, black vinyl, limited-edition neon orange vinyl, and digital.

Fresh off the success of the first leg of their 2025 tour, which spanned the UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark, H.E.A.T are preparing to bring their stunning live performances to fans across the globe. Their upcoming tour dates include stops in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Spain, Bulgaria, and Germany.

Your Spirit Dies drops new single featuring Zao’s Dan Weyandt

“Serpentine” is the latest single from South Carolina metal/hardcore outfit YOUR SPIRIT DIES. The track comes by way of the band’s crushing My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest debut, set for release on May 2nd via MNRK Heavy and features a guest appearance by vocalist Dan Weyandt of Zao.

Comments vocalist Brandon Byars, “‘Serpentine’ ended up being one of the last tracks we put together for the record. We were running two writing stations simultaneously — [guitarist] Tyler [Dorman] was writing these fast, aggressive d-beat riffs while [guitarist] Holden [Hall] brought some ideas that he had written previously. From there, we all dug in with [producer] Greg [Thomas ] to refine it further. I think the song really captures the essence of the album, showcasing a lot of the sounds that define it.

“Lyrically, it's something everyone can relate to. Almost everyone has had to deal with someone who’s got narcissistic tendencies, and, in some cases, you've had to walk away — whether it’s a relationship, friendship, or otherwise. I think the lyrics illustrate the sense of catharsis you get from finally ‘cutting the cord’ with those kinds of people.”

On having Weyandt on the track, Byars further shares, “It’s been awesome getting to know Dan over the last few years. Considering our name literally came from a Zao song, we thought our full circle moment was getting to tour with them, but to have his voice and face featured in a piece of our art is somehow even bigger than that. He did an amazing job and I think it elevates the song even further for it. A huge gratitude goes to him.”

'Darius Rucker Live' Tour Spans Canada This Fall

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker is set to bring his signature sound to Canada this fall with his Darius Rucker Live tour. Produced by Live Nation, the eight-city trek kicks off on Oct. 15, 2025, at Abbotsford Centre in Abbotsford, BC, making stops across Canada in cities including Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, and more before wrapping up on Oct. 26, 2025, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON.
 
The tour comes as Rucker continues to celebrate the success of his latest album, Carolyn’s Boy, featuring hits like his No. 1 single “Beers and Sunshine” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart). Known for his dynamic stage presence and genre-spanning hits, Rucker’s Canadian fans can expect an unforgettable night filled with both classic anthems and new favorites.
 
Tickets will be available during the general onsale beginning on Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m. local time at DariusRucker.com.
 
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary, including premium tickets, pre-show meet & greet and individual photo op with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, VIP-exclusive gift item and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

Darius Rucker Live Tour Dates
10/15/2025 - Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Centre
10/17/2025 - Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place
10/18/2025 - Lethbridge, AB - VisitLethbridge.com Arena
10/20/2025 - Regina, SK - Brandt Centre
10/21/2025 - Winnipeg, MB - Canada Life Centre
10/24/2025 - Toronto, ON - Coca-Cola Coliseum
10/25/2025 - Laval, QC - Place Bell
10/26/2025 - Ottawa, ON - Canadian Tire Centre
 
About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (22x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and he won his third career GRAMMY Award in 2014 for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. His latest album Carolyn’s Boy (featuring recent single “Never Been Over” with Jennifer Nettles) is available everywhere now as is his New York Times bestselling memoir “Life’s Too Short,” released via Dey Street in 2024.
 
As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $4.3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, with his Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics line of NFL, MLB, NHL and NCAA apparel available via Fanatics.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.  
 
For more information, visit www.dariusrucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

Clint Higham Wins Manager of the Year @ CMA's Touring Awards

Morris Higham President and Partner Clint Higham has always been a man who prefers to remain in the background, but that doesn’t mean that the Central Californian isn’t on the frontlines when it comes to his clients. Monday night at Marathon Music Works, Higham won the Country Music Association’s coveted Manager of the Year award at the organization’s annual ceremony to recognize the very best of the touring industry.
 
Having built his own career while building Kenny Chesney’s stadium-sized four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year career, Higham has applied a hard work, hands-on diligence to those artists who have defined Morris Higham Management in the 21st Century. Whether Chesney’s meteoric success, 7-consecutive-time CMA Group of the Year Old Dominion or Country Music Hall of Fame icon Barbara Mandrell, Higham has sought to create moments and opportunities that reflect each artist’s strengths and music.
 
“I’ve been blessed in my life to meet so many astonishing people — artists and Presidents — I shake my head thinking about it, and Clint is among the top. I love him more than I can find the words. Clint’s love of the business and the music is unlike anyone else’s,” says longtime friend and client Barbara Mandrell. “I met him when he was in the 6th grade, and yet he already knew he wanted to be on the business side of this business. He knows country’s history, but he’s also someone who’s always kept an eye on the future. To see the way Clint brings those things together, you know why artists trust him with their dreams. Congratulations on this recognition, Clint.”
 
“You can’t do this job for awards,” says Higham. “To me, it’s about the bridges you build between artists and their fans, or the communities that they work with – whether it’s radio, promoters, agents or songwriters and publishers. It’s seeing the pieces coming together, those moments where something incredible happens and the journey to get there.”
 
While earning his degrees from Belmont University’s Music Business program, Higham went to work at Dale Morris & Associates. Booking dates for a young hat act named Kenny Chesney, Higham demonstrated a dexterity for different rooms and the ability to negotiate creatively for a developing artist. That acumen led to groundbreaking moments in a singular career, whether playing major stadium tours, beginning in 2003, four CMA Entertainer of the Year wins, the success of Blue Chair Bay® Rum or being the first country artist to headline Sphere in Las Vegas.
 
“Clint understood my dream and knew how to use his dream to make the unthinkable happen,” Chesney says. “When you take two young guys who are on fire with creativity, the business and chasing what people say can’t be done, pretty incredible things can – and did – happen.”
 
Higham’s love of building those dreams from the ground up remains strong. Aligning with Old Dominion, a collective of hit songwriters whose deepest desire was to be a band, he helped guide the nine-time chart-toppers from rock clubs to major arenas and headlining festivals around the country. Demurring, Higham offers, “Recognizing what sets a band or solo artist apart means understanding their strengths, then playing to that. Beyond the obvious musicianship and songwriting, OD loves the fans and being on that stage. All we had to do was get them in front of people to win, and Matt, Brad, Trevor, Geoff and Whit were willing to do the work.”
 
Beyond the estate work for legends Kris Kristofferson and Roger Miller, the next generation of MHM artists is already rising. Bryce Leatherwood, bluegrass sensations Dailey & Vincent, Greylan James, Johnny Dailey and Kinsley are all part of the storied management company’s future.
 
“When I was a kid,” Higham concludes, “I was obsessed with how the business works. I would research managers like George Richey when Tammy Wynette played near us and find a way in just to ask a lot of questions. I was on fire with it, how deals were done, what makes sense for a superstar. That I was able to make a life this way, well, that’s the greatest honor of my career.”

L to R: Kenny Chesney, Clint Higham, Barbara Mandrell and Louise Mandrell | Photo Credit: Hunter Hart

New LIGHTNING STRIKES Album, 'The King Is Victorious', Set to Feature All-Star Contributions and Moscow Symphony

Los Angeles CA based heavy metal outfit LIGHTNING STRIKES are currently in the process of recording the follow-up to their eponymous 2016 full-length debut. Masterminded by founding member/drummer/producer, Karpis Maksudian, “The King Is Victorious” is set to feature a re-tooled line-up, including Japanese guitar virtuoso, Norifumi Shima, American bassist extraordinaire, Barry Sparks, up-and-coming Argentinian vocalist, Mariano Gardella, as well as returning keyboardist maestro, Derek Sherinian. In addition, Maksudian has worked with the 45-piece Moscow Symphony Orchestra on the album's epic title track.

Norifumi Shima, whose neo-classical hard rock style has elicited comparisons to genre icons such as Ritchie Blackmore and Yngwie Malmsteen, is the founding member of CONCERTO MOON, one of Japan's premier heavy metal bands. Barry Sparks is best known for his long affiliation with German guitar legend, MICHAEL SCHENKER, as well as his work with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, DOKKEN, TED NUGENT, SCORPIONS and Japanese superstars, B’z, among others. Sherinian has long been one of the most in demand keyboard players on the scene, with a resume that includes DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL, and KISS. Says Maksudian: "I'm absolutely thrilled to have Norifumi and Barry on board for this album as well as Derek agreeing to participate once again. Barry is one of the absolute best and has been a pleasure to work with. His bass tracks are adding so much to the songs already. As for Norifumi - I've always had an interest in the Japanese metal scene and Concerto Moon has been a particular favorite of mine for some time. For Norifumi to agree to play on the new Lightning Strikes is a dream come true and an absolute honor. He has already completed his tracks in Tokyo and he sounds stellar! And Derek has come through again with flying colors - he is such an amazing player and always delivers at the highest level. I have also found a great, young vocalist in Mariano Gardella who may not be a household name yet but has a great set of pipes. I cannot wait for people to hear this record!"

Originally formed in 1984, LIGHTNING STRIKES were the first metal band to feature an all Armenian-American line-up, well over a decade before the arrival of SYSTEM OF A DOWN. Maksudian revived the name with new personnel a quarter century after the initial breakup recording the group's self-titled 2016 full-length debut with Brazilian vocalist Nando Fernandes (HANGAR, SINISTRA), guitarist Rob Math (LEATHERWOLF, SOUL SIGN), keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), and former BLACK SABBATH vocalist, Tony Martin, who sang on and wrote the lyrics to 'Death Valley' and '301 AD Sins of Our Fathers'. Mixed by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, JUDAS PRIEST, HALFORD), the album was well received and peaked on the Japanese Burrn! Magazine import charts at number 6.

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Ecce Shnak announces tour with EMF & Spacehog, sharing new video for 'Stroll With Me'. Debut EP 'Shadows Grow Fangs' is out now

Alternative art-rockers Ecce Shnak are pleased to announce they will be touring with platinum-selling legends Spacehog and EMF. In June, the three bands will hit the U.S. West coast, with the electrifying NYC quintet delivering a sonic experience that blends art-rock and punk energy with some unexpected twists. Kicking things off in San Jose, California on June 14, the tour wraps up on June 28 in Las Vegas.

Ecce Shnak will be touring in support of their newly-released debut EP 'Shadows Grow Fangs', released via Record Man, Records - five tracks that showcase incomparable ingenuity and limitless invention. The quintet also present their endearing new video for 'Stroll With Me', unveiled hot on the trail of their latest clip for the high-energy title track. 

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

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

Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY), their debut EP was mixed by Nicholas Vernhes  (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, The Fiery Furnaces, Dirty Projectors, Wild Nothing, The War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy award-winning sound engineer Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend, FKA Twigs, Twenty One Pilots).

'Stroll With Me' is the first folk song in Ecce Shnak's catalogue. Here, David Roush plays his classical guitar as he sings of his beloved friend - a young woman who chose to leave the Earth from the sometimes overwhelming woes and chaos of conscious human life. He pays homage to her spirit and memory and vows to hold her precious for every day until his own death. In the video itself, his character Larry pays similar homage to the ghost of his dear friend Barbara.

They stroll together to a canoe on the bank of a river that is special to their history. They paddle to an island where he bids farewell to her and his attachment to her as a living being. Though he tries to call her back onto the canoe in a last moment of denial, she gently but firmly insists that he leave her and paddle himself home. However, before pushing his boat offshore, she bids him farewell with a set of gesticulations and expressions that are part of their selfsame language of precious charms and inside jokes. To help tell this tale, they evoke imagery from an old-time Swedish film that addresses some of the same themes, albeit in a totally different context.

David Roush explains, "Where that old tragicomedy is about religious war, famine, and pestilence, ours is a story of heartbreak about a single life that seems to have ended far too early. Either way, death is certain and unavoidable. Music is one of the only methods human beings have at our disposal to understand and accept this great and mysterious challenge of life. Here is our own music toward that end. To all those in grief, whomever or whatever its subject: we honor you in your own versions of these great challenges of life, and we are utterly grateful to stroll with you through it all. In love, melancholy, and roundabout spiritual triumph."

Ecce Shnak subverts notions of style, playfully but reverently embracing multiple forms across the spectrum, while addressing weighty themes and notable trivia with striking articulacy. The single 'The Internet' is an eclectic gem that makes a fine mockery of the web from the perspective of a time-travelling poet. 'Prayer on Love' is a downtempo groove-inducing opus and the lead track 'Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy' is a hammering 150-seconds about 19th Century English philosopher Jeremy Bentham that combines math-metal, post-rock and choral anthems.

 
The 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP is out now, available from fine music platforms, includingSpotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Bandcamp.  Tickets for the Spacehog / EMF / Ecce Shnak tour go on sale on Friday, March 7.

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

TOUR DATES (with EFM and Spacehog)
Jun 14   San Jose, CA  - The Ritz
Jun 15   San Francisco, CA  - Great American Music Hall (tickets)
Jun 17   Portland, OR  -  Star Theater
Jun 18   Seattle, WA  - The Neptune
Jun 20   Salt Lake City, UT  - Metro Music Hall
Jun 21   Denver, CO  - Oriental Theater
Jun 23   Phoenix, AZ  - Crescent Ballroom
Jun 24   San Diego, CA  - Music Box
Jun 26   Santa Ana, CA  - The Observatory
Jun 27   Los Angeles, CA  - The Regent
Jun 28   Las Vegas, NV  -  House of Blues


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OUR MARVELOUS LIVES RELEASE THEIR 10TH ALBUM FIVE AMIGO LOCKDOWN. STREAMING NOW EVERYWHERE AND ON A LIMITED-EDITION CD.

Our Marvelous Lives is a five-piece, melodically polished, guitar-oriented, bass- and percussion-driven, life-changing experience. Our Marvelous Lives consists of Max Huber on guitar and vocals, Jim Shargay on bass, Mike Fury on keys, Marc Ziccardi on drums (also of The Ratchets), and Javier Pombo on guitar. Together, OML has honed a dynamic, high-energy sound that is both timeless and fresh, appealing to a broad audience of rock enthusiasts.

OML is influenced by many musical styles, playing across the rock and alternative singer- songwriter genres with a rock ‘n’ roll storytelling lyrical palette that layers guitar, drums, bass, and keys with vocal harmonies. Reflecting on this deep musical connection, Fury states, “OML is excited about the release of our 10th CD with seven new, powerful songs. Five Amigo Lockdown is all about five dudes who gather religiously in the bunker located on the quiet, desolate streets of Dover. OML is about sharing the marvelous gift of music with everyone involved in our marvelous lives. Musica Fabulosa!”

Listen below:

Our Marvelous Lives has earned a reputation as powerful live performers. This reputation has led to opportunities to share the stage with legendary acts such as Gene Loves Jezebel, Reverend Horton Heat, The Smithereens, Sponge, Supersuckers, LA Guns, Wall of Voodoo, The Ramones, Little Steven Van Zandt, Joan Jett, Lone Justice, and many more. Now, with the release of Five Amigo Lockdown, the band continues to push the boundaries of their sound. Ziccardi describes the new album as “a sonic journey through heart, grit, and melody—crafted with passion, played with soul, and ready to be heard. We can’t wait for people to experience it.” Huber echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the collective effort behind the project: “Five Amigo Lockdown is really a ‘whole band’ effort. Everyone put in a piece of their creativity and groove; everyone added a unique feel. Like Ambrosia, there are a lot of parts that went into this to make up a yummy sound-dessert!”

See them live with a special Record Release Party scheduled for April 27th in their hometown of Dover, NJ.

Saturday, March 29, The Boiler Room at Congress Hall, Cape May, NJ

Sunday, April 27, Factory Records, Dover, NJ
Five Amigo Lockdown Release Extravaganza

Saturday, May 3, Finnegan's Pub, Hoboken, NJ

Saturday, June 14, Artie's Bar and Grill, Frenchtown, NJ
Supporting Reverend Horton Heat

Five Amigo Lockdown has seven songs in total starting with the in your face “More of the Same” and closing with the beautifully crafted “Sinners & Saints”. Order you CD here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/our-marvelous-lives

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CORONER Kicks Off North American 40th Anniversary Tour

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Swiss thrash metal icons CORONER will be commemorating their remarkable 40-year legacy with the 'Non-Omnis Moriar' North American Tour. Spanning 15 dates, the trek kicks off tomorrow, March 5, in Philadelphia, PA and culminates on March 22 with the band's appearance at the Hell's Heroes festival. The band will be supported by DECEASED and the full itinerary can be found below!

Some shows have already sold out while tickets are low in Brooklyn, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Chicago, IL, and Montreal, QC! Tickets can be found HERE.

CORONER has recently revealed that they are working on new music! The long-awaited studio album will be the first from the band since 1993's 'Grin.' Stay tuned for more!

Coroner 40th anniversary tour U.S. Tour Dates (w/ Deceased):

03/05: Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's

03/06: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore **SOLD OUT**

03/07: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows **LOW TICKET WARNING**

03/08: Boston, MA @ Sonia

03/09: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar **LOW TICKET WARNING**

03/11: Ottawa, ON @ Overflow Brewing Company

03/12: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground

03/13: Cleveland, OH @ No Class

03/14: Chicago, IL @ Reggies **LOW TICKET WARNING**

03/15: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle **LOW TICKET WARNING**

03/16: Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade

03/18: St Louis, MO @ Red Flag

03/19: Nashville, TN @ The End

03/20: Atlanta, GA @ The EARL

03/21: New Orleans, LA @ Siberia

03/22: Houston, TX @ Hell's Heroes / White Oak Music Hall

Lineup: Ron Royce - Bass/vocals

Tommy T. Baron - Guitars

Diego Rappachietti - Drums

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TESLA Announces Release of a Limited Edition, Double LP, Real to Reel Vol II on Record Store Day! ​

The legendary and iconic rock band TESLA proudly announces the release of a limited edition, double LP, Real to Reel Vol II, that is set to hit the shelves on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025.

Originally released only at shows, Real to Reel Vol II is a cover song studio album that pays homage to classic rock tunes from the late 1960s and early 1970s. TESLA brings their unique touch to these iconic tracks, recorded using analog tape and vintage equipment, with a dedication to preserving the raw, authentic sound of the era. The album showcases the band's exceptional talent, captured in a live in studio setting, without the use of pro tools or an automated mixing console. The record was mixed by hand, sometimes with 6 hands on the mixing console at one time. Remarkably, TESLA accomplished the recording of 25 songs in just 30 days, working tirelessly from 10 am to midnight, pausing only for dinner.

Real to Reel Vol II  is limited to just 2000 copies, the double LP will be available in a striking clear red vinyl, adding a visually stunning element to the auditory experience.

TESLA's Real to Reel Vol II promises to be a collector's item, offering fans a rare opportunity to own a piece of the band's history in a format celebrated by music enthusiasts worldwide.

Make sure to mark April 12, 2025, on your calendars and head to your nearest record store to secure your copy of this iconic release."

Tickets for the "Keepin' It Real" Tour 2025 are available for purchase at

https://teslatheband.com/tour/

Tesla Tour Dates 2025

 Mar 4 @ Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA

Mar 5 @ Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL

Mar 7 @ House of Blues Orlando in Lake Buena Vista, FL

Mar 10 @  Monsters of Rock Cruise 2025 in Miami, FL

Mar 16  @ Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek, FL

Mar 22 @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV

Apr 25 @ Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA

April 26 @ Quechan Casino in Winterhaven, CA

Jun 1 @ Indian Ranch in Webster, MA

Jun 4 @ Waterville Opera House in Waterville, ME

Jun 6 @ Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH SOLD OUT

Jun 7 @ @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH SOLD OUT

Jun 19 @ Summerfest 2025 in Milwaukee, WI

Jun 20 @ Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo, MI

Jun 22 @ Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Decatur, IL

Jun 28 @ Route 66 Casino / Legends Theater in Albuquerque, NM 

Jul 2 @ Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA

Jul 4 @ Casino Del Sol in Tucson, AZ

Aug 2 @ Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO

Aug 4 @ Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, SD

Aug 28 @ Duquoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, IL

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid-80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like Bad Company, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith.

The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”. Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from TESLA include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000.

TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.

TESLA:
Vocals: Jeff Keith
Guitar: Frank Hannon
Bass: Brian Wheat
Guitar: Dave Rude
Drums: Steve Brown

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