PRESIDENT arrive on American soil for the first time.
Two inaugural headline rallies have been scheduled this December:
12/3 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
12/8 — Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy Theatre
These are the only U.S. PRESIDENT appearances of 2025.
A call to both coasts. A moment of unity.
Volume is inevitable.
Tickets will be available to mailing list subscribers from Wednesday, August 13 at 10am local time.
General on-sale begins Friday, August 15 at 12pm ET.
Attendance is not mandatory — but it is expected.
GWAR Invades Australia for Good Things Festival 2025 + Announces Official Action Figures from Trick or Treat Studios
Shock rock overlords GWAR storm back to Australia this December for Good Things Festival 2025, their first Down Under shows in over a decade and they’re bringing the carnage in more ways than one. Alongside their milestone multimedia release, 'The Return of Gor Gor,' GWAR has teamed with Trick or Treat Studios to launch a new series of officially licensed action figures, perfect for fans who want to bring the Scumdogs’ chaos home.
The band’s Australian return follows the release of 'The Return of Gor Gor,' a grotesque, hilarious, and gloriously violent audio/visual assault celebrating 40 years of GWAR’s intergalactic mayhem. Featuring the brutal new single “Tyrant King” and a 32-page comic, the release resurrects GWAR’s legendary reptilian war beast, Gor Gor, in all its blood-drenched glory.
Jizmak Da Gusha says:
“GWAR is obtaining work visas as undercover plumbers to unclog all the disgusting items Aussies put down their drains. But, the truth is, we have been asked to come back to Australia to fix all of their government’s problems. Should take about a week. I’m secretly excited to go down under because it’s shark season and lots of people are being eaten, which is very entertaining for me. Fun vacation all around.”
The Berserker Blöthar adds:
"For the second time in 40 years, GWAR is going down under. That’s right. December 2025, we invade our favorite penile colony. So throw another corpse on the barbie and get ready for metal, mutants, blood, and trickling rivulets of laughter! Because we are the true gods of shock rock, and we are coming to Australia!"
📸: Shawn Stanley
GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2025 – AUSTRALIA
Dec 5 – Melbourne, AU @ Flemington Racecourse
Dec 6 – Sydney, AU @ Centennial Park
Dec 7 – Brisbane, AU @ Showgrounds
Tickets available HERE
From the farthest reaches of space come the Scumdogs of the Universe—now in collectible plastic form! Trick or Treat Studios has unleashed a new series of officially licensed GWAR action figures, each packaged in retro-style blister cards featuring artwork by Dug Nation.
Each figure comes with character-specific weapons and instruments, ready to bring the chaos wherever you take them:
Pustulus Maximus – spear, dagger & guitar
Beefcake the Mighty – sword & bass
Jizmak Da Gusha – war hammer & drumsticks
Balsac the Jaws of Death – battle axe & guitar
Blöthar the Berserker – sword & shield
In addition to the five figures, the Spew Tank is a plastic jar with a screw-top lid, filled with vile RED SPEW, translucent red blood slime, and containing the most crucial pieces of the Scumdog leader himself, Oderus Urungus.
Inside the Spew Tank, you’ll find his head, torso, and the legendary Cuttlefish of Cthulhu, ready to assemble with the limbs included in the five GWAR action figures.
Collect all five members and the Spew Tank to complete this exclusive Oderus Urungus Build a Figure!
Pre-orders from GWAR.net include Oderusfor free!
Beefcake the Mighty proclaims:
“Behold! The mad scientists at Trick or Treat Studios have joined forces with The Scumdogs of The Universe to clone a massive GWAR army! That’s right, the first wave of GWAR action figures has arrived! These fun-size versions of your Lords and Masters are fully poseable and ready to kick the crap out of all your other puny collectible dollies!”
Each figure is sold separately.
Warning: May cause spontaneous moshing.
For more information on Trick or Treat Studios, visit HERE
Don't Miss GWAR Celebrating Their 40th Anniversary on
"The Return of Gor Gor Tour" This Fall
San Francisco's OCTAVIAN WINTERS unveils 'Hermine' ahead of A Murder of Crows appearance
San Francisco post-punk outfit Octavian Winters presents their new single 'Hermine', an invigorating song that channels the band's edgier energy. Erupting with a wall of sound from the first notes, this is the first song written for their debut album, anticipated for early 2026 via Stratis Capta Records.
Formed in 2022, Octavian Winters is guitarist Stephan Salit (Thrill of The Pull), drummer Randy Gzebb (Thrill of The Pull, Love Club), bassist Jay Denton and Ria Aursjoen (AURSJOEN) on vocals and keyboards. Fusing a visceral and ethereal sound, they create haunting textures and channel half-remembered stories from an indifferent metropolis, shadows and lunar energy looming over a concrete maze.
Now critically acclaimed, the band gained a solid reputation with their 2023 debut EP 'The Line or Curve', and 2024's 'Nebula / Velveteen' collaboration with Mark Pistel (Consolidated, Meat Beat Manifesto), their tightly crafted songs running the gamut from the ethereal to the dark and driving. This new offering, 'Hermine', visits those harder edges.
"Hermine was wonderful to write and sing because it has a real no-holds-barred energy about it. I was also able to revisit some of my metal roots, in terms of vocal delivery, which was both fun and cathartic," says vocalist Ria Aursjoen. "The lyrics reference the novel Steppenwolf by Hesse, and explore the nature of the fragmented psyche and passionately urges the freedom of self acceptance."
Randy Gzebb says, "It feels like the song is moving forward with unstoppable momentum. This is one of my favorite songs to play live". Stephan Salit adds, “I started out writing this as an homage to Geordie Walker (R. I. P. ) but it took on a life of its own and well, here we are".
Just as their forthcoming album, 'Hermine' was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by William Faith (The Bellwether Syndicate, Faith & the Muse, Christian Death) at 13 Studio in Chicago.
Octavian Winters' members have a rich history of collaborating and touring with notable artists, including Nine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Lords of the New Church, Savage Republic, Christian Death, The Frozen Autumn, Everything Goes Cold and Black Tape for a Blue Girl.
Octavian Winters will be performing at A Murder of Crows Festival in New York on August 30, joining Pink Turns Blue, Vision Video, Ritual Howls, Hallowed Hearts, Astari Nite, Soft Vein, Altar de Fey, Nox Novacula, The Brickbats, The Long Losts and 45 Grave. West coast fans can also enjoy their October 31 show at Bar Sinister in Los Angeles for their legendary Ghostly Halloween Ball.
As of August 12, 'Hermine' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Concert tickets can be obtained at https://octavianwinters.com/shows
CREDITS
Music written by Octavian Winters
Lyrics by Ria Aursjoen
Ria Aursjoen - Vocals / Keyboards
Stephan Salit - Guitars / Vocals
Randy Gzebb - Drums
Jay Denton - Bass
Produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by William Faith at 13 Studio, Chicago, IL
Released by Stratis Capta Records
Published by Flare and Bloom Music BMI
Cover artwork backdrop by Henry Austin Lannan
Octavian Winters wordmark by Eric Olson
Artist photos by David Kruschke, except
Banner portrait by Katheleen Landino
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
PERFORMANCES
August 30 @ 6pm - A Murder of Crows Festival, New York, NY
October 31 @10pm - Bar Sinister, Los Angeles - Ghostly Halloween Ball
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Comedian, Singer/Songwriter Matt Mathews Signs with WME
Comedian and singer/songwriter Matt Mathews has signed with WME for global representation.
Mathews has become one of comedy’s most in-demand rising stars. His raw, relatable humor—drawn from life as a boudoir photographer, barrel racer, farmer, proud Alabamian and LGBTQ+ trailblazer—has earned him acclaim including Deadline’s “Future of Comedy” inclusion and a fiercely devoted fanbase 12 million strong who have accounted for over 1 billion-views-and-counting across social media.
The man The Advocate opines “has truly paved his own unique path in the world of comedy and entertainment,” is currently on his Live Nation promoted Boujee On A Budget Tour, which launched earlier last year. The blockbuster tour has now expanded to 89 shows and counting and is on track to be one of most successful comedy runs of 2025 with over 150,000 tickets already sold.
The multi-hyphenate entertainer is also readying his debut self-titled music album with Producer Stanton Edward (The Wallflowers, Jewel) to be released next year, following the success of tracks, “What a War” and “Joke’s On Me,” which were released earlier this year.
“I’m beyond excited to be joining the team at WME,” shares the Alabamian. “I’ve built so much from the ground up with a small but mighty crew, and now it’s time to level up with a whole new team of people who believe in the vision just as much as I do. It’s equal parts surreal and overdue— we’re just getting started.”
Mathews kicks off the second leg of his Boujee On A Budget Tour on Sept. 12 in Knoxville, TN and will trek across the US through the end of the year. The second leg of the tour will include multiple shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and a special homecoming show in Birmingham, AL on Dec. 29, at Legacy Arena at The BJCC, marking the comedian’s first-ever arena show. For the latest news and tour dates visit mattmathews.com.
In addition to WME, Mathews is represented by Oscar Peterson for management; Jeff Jones of FBMM, for business management and Ebie McFarland and Joseph Conner of Essential Broadcast Media for public relations.
About Matt Mathews:
Matt Mathews has become one of comedy’s most in-demand rising stars. His raw, relatable humor—drawn from life as a boudoir photographer, barrel racer, farmer, proud Alabamian and LGBTQ+ trailblazer—has earned him acclaim including Deadline’s “Future of Comedy” inclusion and a fiercely devoted fanbase 12 million strong who have accounted for over 1 billion-views-and-counting across social media.
About WME:
WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater and more. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.
Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum Announce Livestreams for “Band Together Texas” Flood Relief Benefit Concert
Band Together Texas, the star-studded benefit concert spearheaded by Texas natives Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, will now deliver the show’s powerful message and all-star lineup to fans unable to join in person via livestreams across iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, YouTube, Facebook and nugs.net. Set for Sunday, August 17 at Moody Center in Austin, the event supports Central Texas flood recovery efforts with proceeds benefiting The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation.
The full show will be available to listen to live on all 150 iHeartRadio country stations as well as SiriusXM’s The Highway and Outlaw Country channels, while fans can also tune in to a video livestream on YouTube via Lambert and McCollum’s official channels, on Facebook via Lambert and McCollum’s pages and on nugs.net. At-home streaming is made possible through the support of H-E-B, bringing the event to audiences across Texas and beyond.
Band Together Texas will feature performances from an all-star roster of Texas talent in addition to Lambert and McCollum – including Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Ronnie Dunn, Dylan Gossett, Jack Ingram, Cody Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall and Randy Rogers Band.
In addition to the musical performances, notable Texans lending their support to the event include actors Matthew McConaughey and Dennis Quaid; former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanuel Acho, Colt McCoy and Vince Young; MLB star and Houston native Roger Clemens; television host and Dallas native Chris Harrison; and Austin-based fashion designer Kendra Scott.
The evening will also feature tributes to first responders and flood victims, including stories of rescue and resilience.
Band Together Texas is made possible with the generous support of partners including WoodNext Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, Woodforest National Bank, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, H-E-B, Kendra Scott, Moody Center, Poncho, Tecovas, Uber and Whataburger.
Kenny Chesney Celebrates FINALLY Finishing HEART LIFE MUSIC on No Shoes Radio
When Kenny Chesney agreed to write a book about his journey from a kid in the Smoky Mountains to dominating America’s football stadiums for the past 20+ years, he applied himself to the mission with the same commitment he does everything else. Hundreds of hours talking, going through pictures, thinking about what it all means, the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame invitee wanted to capture the joy of chasing what was often far beyond his reach, but never his imagination.
“What they don’t tell you,” Chesney says laughing, “is how much goes into polishing, how many times you’ll read it… orhow many moments you’ll have to leave out. But for me, I really wanted to send a love letter to all the places and characters along the way that made this journey such an incredible ride. When I look back, I can’t believe the people I’ve met, the stories I’ve heard and the music I’ve been able to hear from songwriters, other artists, as well as all the songs I’ve been fortunate enough to cut.
“And now, finally, my co-writer Holly Gleason and I can exhale – knowing the book truly is done, we grabbed the moment for No Shoes Radio. For anyone who sees Heart Life Music sitting somewhere, not only is it a whole lot of love, adventure and things I loved thinking about all over again, it’s a huge chunk of my last year. So if you were wondering, now you know.”
Hand curated, Heart Life Music takes anyone with a dream on a voyage of so many unlikely destinations, opportunities and discouragements to show: if you don’t give up, if you just keep working, amazing things can happen. But even more than the work, it’s the friendship and laughter along the way.
“We were trying to create snapshots of my journey, vignettes of my soul,” Chesney offers, “and lots of my friends since I started on this magic carpet ride. I moved to Nashville in January 1991, and here we are, talking about it in this book. Sitting here looking at the ocean, hearing these waves crashing, we can’t wait. Especially if you’ve been part of this journey, I can’t wait for you to relive it…and for those who weren’t part of this journey, we hope you take something from this and apply it to your life, we can’t for you to hear it, errr, read it.”
Known for commanding the largest stages nationwide, Heart Life Music ventures to places long gone, makes unexpected music in Jamaica, the Kremlin, New England and Cabo San Lucas, drifts across the waters of the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Beyond meeting and collaborating with heroes, forging transcendent friendships in the islands and beyond, Chesney’s introspective look at the songs and sound that defined No Shoes Nation offers the intimacy of sharing a slow afternoon on the water.
About the Book
Heart Life Music
by Kenny Chesney
with Holly Gleason
On Sale: Nov. 4, 2025 | William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Hardcover ISBN: 9780063423107 | $32.50
E-book ISBN: 9780063423114 | $14.99
Digital Audio ISBN: 9780063423121 | $27.99
Preorder HERE
About The Authors
One of contemporary American music's biggest names, Kenny Chesney was voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this year and was named Billboard’s No.1 Country Artist of the 21st Century. Selling out America’s major stadiums for two decades and playing to over a million fans every summer since 2002, Variety pronounced him “country music’s only true long-term stadium act.” The East Tennessee songwriter/superstar has over 105 platinum certifications, won the prestigious Entertainer of the Year eight times, as well as holding Billboard's record for the most Country Airplay No. 1s with 36 chart-topping songs that define coming of age in the flyover in the 21st Century. This year, the game-changing superstar became the first country artist to perform at the groundbreaking Sphere, taking No Shoes into a whole new dimension. Creating a space to work hard, play hard, love hard and come together in the spirit of celebrating all the moment offers. Heart Life Music is his first book.
Holly Gleason’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, the Library of Congress’ National Registry of Sound Recordings, among other outlets. She was the LA Press Club’s Entertainment Journalist of the Year and the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Association’s Independent Journalist of the Year. A former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame/Case Western Reserve Fellow, she’s the creator of Belmont Book Award-winning Woman Walk The Line, and co-authored Miranda Lambert’s New York Times best-seller Y’All Eat Yet as well as Prine on Prine: Interviews & Encounters.”
JOHN MORGAN DROPS “FRIENDS LIKE THAT” TOUR LINEUP — REAL FRIENDS & REAL STORIES
4x #1 hitmaker John Morgan is ready to turn up the heat this fall with his highly anticipated “Friends Like That” Tour, and today he’s revealing the crew who will be getting the crowd amped and ready for an unforgettable night. Named after his breakout, chart-topping single featuring Jason Aldean that’s taken over playlists, radio stations and speakers across the country, the country music maverick invites out Brent Anderson, Jeb Gipson, and Ryan and Rory for an epic first-ever headlining run that will span 20-dates nationwide.
With the captivating artist-on-the-rise’s reminiscent “Kid Myself” climbing the country radio charts, John shares: “This tour is a celebration of the friends who’ve had my back. These are the folks I’ve written songs with, produced my debut album with and shared a hell of a lot of life with. We’ve all been grinding together, and now we get to go out on the road and celebrate how far we’ve come.”
Brent Anderson co-produced and co-wrote alongside John Morgan on his critically acclaimed debut album, Carolina Blue — a project MusicRow hailed as “a greatest hits collection in waiting,” and the Tennesseanpraised as “a studied, hit-laden road to Nashville country stardom.” Anderson - an artist, songwriter and producer with his own impressive resume - truly helped John mold the soul of this album, helping him shape a debut that feels less like a first chapter and more like a breakout moment years in the making.
When John first moved to Nashville, he shared a house with longtime friend and fellow artist Jeb Gipson. One afternoon, while John was mowing the lawn, he got a life-changing phone call — Jason Aldean was on the line, offering him a record and publishing deal. Thinking it had to be a prank, John dropped everything, sprinted inside, and found Jeb to make sure he wasn’t imagining it. That day, Jeb became a first-hand witness to the moment John’s career officially took off.
Labelmates, John and Ryan and Rory first crossed paths at CMA Fest, where they quickly bonded over the shared experience of being new artists navigating Nashville’s ten-year town. What started as casual conversation backstage turned into a fast friendship rooted in music and hustle.
Lauded as an “accomplished songwriter” by People and “Music City Songwriting Star” by the Tennessean, the multi-talented and electrifying entertainer is ready to bring his album full of stadium-ready anthems to the fans with his “Friends Like That” in tow. Hitting major markets like Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, San Diego and more, the tour kicks off October 9 in Buffalo, NY. Get tickets HERE.
“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works ~
October 10 - Binghamton, NY - Touch of Texas ~
October 17 - Atlanta, GA - Smith’s Olde Bar <
October 22 - Cadillac, MI - Venue Event Center <
October 23 - Grand Rapids, MI - Stashe at the Intersection <
October 24 - Chicago, IL - Carol’s Pub <
October 25 - Medina, OH - Thirsty Cowboy <
November 6 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird <
November 7 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Palace <
November 8 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar <
November 28 - Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose +
November 29 - Colorado Springs, CO - Whiskey Rose +
November 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Warehouse 2565 +
December 4 - Great Falls, MT - Newberry +
December 5 - Spokane, WA - The District at the Knitting Factory +
December 6 - Tacoma, WA - Elks Temple +
December 7 - Portland, OR - Ponderosa Lounge +
December 9 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post +
December 10 - San Diego, CA - Moonshine Flats +
December 13 - Cherokee, NC - Harrah’s Casino <
~ Brent Anderson
< Jeb Gipson
+ Ryan and Rory
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Siena Root - Made In KuBa
SIENA ROOT's signature analogue sound and enthralling storytelling await in the forthcoming Made In KuBa. The Swedish quartet’s new double live album is scheduled to release worldwide on October 3, 2025, via Perception - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.
Recorded over three intimate nights in March 2024 at Germany’s legendary Kulturbahnhof (KuBa) in Jena, the release picks up where 2011’s Root Jam left off. SIENA ROOT's commitment to an authentic sound created 'in the moment' is evident across this new offering. "Coincidence & Fate" is a captivating introduction to Made In KuBa. The track showcases the quartet's warm ambient tones across organ, guitars and percussion, as well as Zubaida Solid's powerfully emotive vocals. The groove rhythm laden "Ridin' Slow", picks up the pace leaning further into fuzz and hard-rock influences. "Wishing For More" continues in the same vein with enchanting energy and a rock fueled spirit.
Indulging in the live experience, SIENA ROOT's improvisation and exploratory aspects are revealed through the dynamic journey across the track list. The calm and serene soundscape of "Mountain II" reveals and sultry atmospheric mood with a jazz influenced backdrop. Drawing from an array of styles is a key part of SIENA ROOT's creativity. In "We (We Are Them)", folk-esque touches appear amidst the instrumental layers that rise and fall in intensity. The dreamy yearning arising from "Keeper of the Flame" is enticing. "Tales of Independence" returns to the bright and colorful land of groove with an uplifting and up-tempo beat.
Otherworldly synths bring a psychedelic vibe to "In My Kitchen", alongside a mysterious and seductive edge. A darker, doomier side to SIENA ROOT's music arrives in "The Summer is Old", before giving way to a burst of sunshine in the form of a warm and magical sound. A vintage rock offering awaits in the playful "The Outlander". An ethereal quality is found in the haunting "Imaginary Borders" which soon erupts into a highly rhythmic, rock-led, progression. Made In KuBa reaches it's end with "Root Rock Pioneers". This finale builds anticipation with an interplay of guitars before the full band burst into life. It's a crowd-pleasing hit filled with riffs and wrapped up in a package of feel good rock 'n' roll.
About SIENA ROOT
SIENA ROOT is a band renowned for its vibrant spectrum of styles, standout guest collaborations, and unique interpretations of classic rock. With eight full-length studio albums, one double live album, and three 7” singles to their name, each release showcases the group’s evolving sound and artistic depth.
Touring extensively across Europe since the early 2000s, SIENA ROOT has crafted a wide range of genre-blending songs. Live performances are the lifeblood of the band—frequently joined by prominent guest musicians, their shows often evolve into wild, improvised sessions that inspire future studio work. Their live act is known for its uncompromising approach, powered by heavy vintage equipment few bands have the passion or strength to take on the road. During the recording of their live albums, they even brought a full-size multi-track tape recorder across Europe.
This relentless dedication sets SIENA ROOT apart. A concert experience with the band is dramatic and exciting—visually as well as emotionally. It's a dynamic root rock experience.
SIENA ROOT are:
Zubaida Solid | vocals, keys
Johan Borgström | guitars
Sam Riffer | bass
Love Forsberg | drums, percussion
Gridiron Drop Audiotree Session — WATCH + LISTEN
GRIDIRON — Matthew Karll, vocals; Will Kaelin, guitar and vocals; Xavier Wilson, guitar; Lennon Livesay, bass; and Tyler Mullen, drums — recently performed at Audiotree.
Watch the full session below or peep the playlist here.
The new album Poetry From Pain is out now via Blue Grape Music. Get it here.
10/5 — Furnace Fest — Birmingham, AL
11/15 — The New Reality Fest — Cudahy, WI
12/12 — Dying Wishmas — Portland, OR
REVERYA - Affliction In Bloom
REVERYA is a mystical trio hailing from Tampa, Florida, whose sound drifts between the ethereal and thunderous. After the haunting debut EP Melinoe, they unveil their first full-length opus, Affliction In Bloom, set for CD release on October 24th, 2025.
This album is no ordinary collection of songs—it's a conceptual garden where each track blossoms as a distinct flower, embodying the trials and tenderness of human suffering. With titles drawn from nature’s poetry, each bloom holds symbolic weight, weaving an emotional tapestry meant to be experienced in full—start to finish, petal to petal.
The journey begins in stillness with "Allium", a soft, meditative prelude that eases listeners into the dreamy tendrils of "Wisteria".
"Allium" opens like a whispered incantation—two minutes of delicate acoustic reverie, drifting gently until faint, ethereal vocals rise like mist. The allium flower, symbolizing light and fortune, offers a soft blessing for the journey ahead. Rooted in garlic, it wards off darkness, setting the tone for the album's unfolding.
"Wisteria", one of REVERYA's earliest creations, bloomed even before the band fully formed. Born from political frustration, it reflects the dangerous allure of unchecked power. Like the Wisteria vine—beautiful yet poisonous—the song serves as a haunting reminder of the consequences of ignoring power’s dark side.
The album ignites with "Pyrophyte", a fiery counterpart to "Wisteria". With relentless screams, it mirrors escalating fury in the face of a corrupt, power-hungry world. Addressing global struggles, the song touches on war, division, and the uncertain future for younger generations. As chaos builds, a powerful, defiant singalong bursts forth, reminding us that we endure even through the fire. The title "Pyrophyte", referring to a plant that thrives in fire, symbolically connects to humanity’s resilience.
"Forget Me Not" follows, a tender exploration of the emotional weight in deciding whether to bring a child into this world of uncertainty reflected in predecessors, "Wisteria" and "Pyrophyte". Its soft piano and strings give way to raw vocals, capturing perhaps the most vulnerable moment on the record. The lyrics explore the anguish and desperation of parents watching their children suffer through internal and/or external struggles in such an evil and confusing world. Tender words cradled softly in warm blankets of orchestra and piano, cushioned with guitar chugs, and carried by luscious drums grooves. The chorus poignantly illustrates the anguish of making such a choice, intertwined in a desperate apology leaving the listener to ponder over the only solo featured on the album. The nursery door is closed but never forgotten with a callback to the chorus played softly on a child's toy music box.
"Dahlia", the final flower to bloom, was crafted swiftly and naturally by the trio. Partially inspired by the Black Dahlia murder, the song reflects betrayal and emotional disintegration. A fitting partner to "Forget Me Not", the track captures the dark beauty of the flower—both musically and visually—marking a shift in tone with thall influences. "Dahlia" and "Forget Me Not" serve as emotional companions, validating pain within.
The final act unfolds like the setting sun—"Lily" acts as a delicate interlude, bridging "Dahlia" and "Asphodel". Using a reimagined piano part from "Asphodel", it drifts into an ethereal, somber atmosphere. Its simplicity is carried by lyrical motifs, referencing the journey so far while foreshadowing the final chapters. The white lily, traditional for funerals, symbolizes the album’s reflection on grief and loss.
"Lily" acts as a delicate interlude, bridging "Dahlia" and "Asphodel". Using a reimagined piano part from "Asphodel", it drifts into an ethereal, somber atmosphere. Its simplicity is carried by lyrical motifs, referencing the journey so far while foreshadowing the final chapters. The white lily, traditional in funerals, symbolizes the album’s reflection on grief.
"Asphodel" began with an instrumental foundation crafted by Travis and Kaleb, then later tailored to honor a loved one who suffered a stroke due to a brain tumor, leaving them paralyzed with no memory or chance of returning to their previous self, only to breathe unconsciously completely dependent on life support. The gut-wrenching decision to set them free with a prayer for a peaceful afterlife inspired the lyrics and atmospheric soundscapes. We journey through the stages of grief in this song with a soft verse, a pre-chorus and breakdown filled with angry desperation, bursting into the song's powerful and sentimental chorus, leading into a healing and hopeful singalong outro. In Greek Mythology, souls who have passed must wipe their memory by drinking from the River of Lethe, before they are peacefully transitioned to the Asphodel Fields where they experience a peaceful, eternal afterlife.
"Magnolia" is a heartfelt tribute to a grandmother who passed away during the pandemic. The song began with the lyrics alone as just a poem or letter for her, acting as an answer to a recording of her urging her grandchildren to spend time learning her language, Arabic, as well as confessing the happiness she felt being with her grandchildren despite the far distance. The scent of the Magnolia flower is that of her perfume which evokes early childhood moments spent together. Through fear, aggression, hope, harmony, heartbreak, grief, and more, this soft, sentimental track is a perfect send off to bring this journey to a close.
Affliction In Bloom is not just an album but a timeless voyage—an invitation to feel deeply, to hurt and heal, and to find meaning in both bloom and decay. It is deeply personal yet universal, an elegy, a wish, and a love letter wrapped in petals and pain.
REVERYA is:
Nadine (Vocals/Keys)
Travis (Guitars)
Kaleb (Drums)
Swedish Supergroup CROWNE Shares New Single “Heaven Tonight” + Visualizer
Swedish supergroup CROWNE is pleased to share a new single, "Heaven Tonight,"taken from their upcoming studio album 'Wonderland,' set for release on August 22, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track comes accompanied by a visualizer, available to view below.
Vocalist Alexander Strandell commented on the new record by saying:
“It feels incredible to share this third chapter with all of you. Working alongside the amazing team at Frontiers and my brothers Jona, Kicken, John, and Love has been an absolute honour. If you’re a fan of Art Nation, The Poodles, H.E.A.T., Dynazty, or Europe - this one’s for you."
Watch the Visualizer for "Heaven Tonight"
Swedish-based supergroup CROWNE are back with their highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Wonderland.’ Continuing their musical evolution, the band builds on their signature blend of melodic rock infused with powerful, metal-tinged soundscapes.
‘Wonderland’ delivers an unforgettable listening experience filled with epic atmospheres, anthemic choruses, and technical brilliance that showcase the band’s top-tier musicianship.
At the helm is Alexander Strandell, renowned for his soaring vocals with Art Nation, Lionville, and Nitrate. His impassioned delivery adds intensity and depth throughout the album. Guitarist Love Magnusson (Dynazty) provides electrifying riffs and solos, while Jona Tee (H.E.A.T) crafts lush keyboard textures that elevate the album’s cinematic feel. Legendary bassist John Leven (Europe) offers a thunderous low end, and drummer Christian Lundqvist (ex-The Poodles) drives each track with precision and force.
One of the standout moments on the record is “Warlords Of The North,” a powerful anthem featuring a songwriting contribution from Biff Byford, the iconic frontman of Saxon. This collaboration adds majesty and weight to an already monumental track.
With ‘Wonderland,’ CROWNE continues to push the boundaries of melodic heavy rock, delivering a collection of songs that are as emotionally compelling as they are technically impressive. It’s an essential release for fans of melodic metal and arena-ready anthems.
CROWNE are:
Alexander Strandell – Vocals
Love Magnusson – Guitars
Jona Tee – Keyboards
John Leven – Bass
Christian Lundqvist – Drums
Blackened Thrasher HELLRIPPER Sign to Century Media Records, Shares New Music Teaser
The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, HELLRIPPER has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, brave-hearting his way through metal's bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from 'Kill 'Em All' era Hetfield and 'Welcome to Hell' era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023's' Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags' that Metal Injection stated, 'Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning."
"I'm very pleased to announce that HELLRIPPER is now working with Century Media Records!" comments McBain. "It's a label that I've followed for a long time now and am honoured to become a part of such a great legacy. We share a common vision for the future of the band, and together, we vow to spread the word of the Goat Kvlt! I'm excited to embark on this new chapter of the band's journey and I can't wait to share it with you all! All Hail the Goat!"
McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into HELLRIPPER's Century Media debut, due around the vernal equinox of 2026. In the meantime, McBain and his trusted roundtable of sonic knights have taken to battle on European soil, leaving the likes of Norway's Beyond the Gates, Czech's Brutal Assault, and Germany's Summer Breezebloodied and staggering in their wake. In March 2025, HELLRIPPER played their first U.S. show at Houston's Hell's Heroes festival to a similarly stunned crowd of fans who were left beaten, bruised and beer-soaked by a crowd-swimming McBain by the set's epic conclusion.
"HELLRIPPER is the high-bar for thrash", states Century Media, Vice President of A&R, Mike Gitter. "Like an angry billy goat, with his beard washed in blood, James McBain is a feral force that brings together the best elements of metal, black metal, crusty, d-beat punk and speed metal. James' sonic evil knows no boundaries and isn't afraid to push the extremes of earslaughtering noise or unexpected guitar melodies. Century Media is proud to be a refuge for the Goat Horde!"
Enter the GOAT KVLT and check out a glimpse of what's to come Below.
Photo by MM Photography
WEEDEATER Announce More U.S. Tour Dates
Already this year, Weedeater have hit the old dusty trail with their Season of Mist labelmates Bask before joining Napalm Death and Melvins for a savage imperial death march. But the Cape Fear legends have plenty more sludge in the tank. The band are rolling up 2025 with a fresh strand of headlining shows, plus dates with Acid Bath, High on Fire and Baroness in honor of the The Red Album and Blue Record.
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/weedmetal
Weedeater 2025 Fall + Winter US Tour Dates
August 28 - Chesapeake VA @ Riff House [TICKETS]*
August 30 - Pittsburgh PA @ Thunderbird [TICKETS]*
August 31 - Cleveland OH @ No Class [TICKETS]*
September 1 - Chicago IL @ Sleeping Village [TICKETS]*
September 3 - Kansas City MO @ Warehouse [TICKETS]*
September 5 - Denver CO @ Marquis [TICKETS]^
September 6 - Salt Lake City UT @ Metro [TICKETS]^
September 8 - Boise ID @ Neurlox [TICKETS]^
September 9 - Seattle WA @ Neumos [TICKETS]^
September 11 - Vancouver BC @ Rickshaw [TICKETS]^
September 13 - Portland OR @ Polaris Hall [TICKETS]^
September 14 - Portland OR @ Polaris Hall [TICKETS]^
September 17 - San Francisco CA @ Great American Music Hall [TICKETS]^
September 19 - Austin TX @ Ripple Fest [TICKETS]
September 20 - Los Angeles CA @ The Lodge Room [TICKETS]^
September 21 - San Diego CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]^
September 23 - Costa Mesa CA @ The Wayfarer [TICKETS]^
September 24 - Costa Mesa CA @ The Wayfarer [TICKETS]^
September 25 - Pioneertown CA @ Pappy + Harriets [TICKETS]^
September 26 - Phoenix AZ @ Walter Studios [TICKETS]^
September 27 - Albuquerque NM @ El Rey [TICKETS]^
September 28 - Oklahoma City OK @ 89th Street [TICKETS]
September 30 - Huntsville AL @ Mad Malts [TICKETS]*
October 1 - Atlanta GA @ Culture Shock [TICKETS]*
October 2 - Knoxville TN @ Core [TICKETS]*
November 8 - Wilmington NC @ Port City Blitz [TICKETS]
November 12 - Chicago IL @ Salt Shed w/ Acid Bath + High on Fire [SOLD OUT]
* w/ Left Lane Cruiser and Adam Faucett
^ w/ Baroness
Weedeater's full discography is available now on Season of Mist
Order
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Line-up:
Dixie Dave: Bass, vocals
Shep: Guitar, vocals
Ramzi Ateyeh: Drums
Origin: North Carolina
Style: Weed Metal
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Adam Ezra Group -NEW “REVELATE” SINGLE - THE RAMBLE - SHOWS!!
The first single from our upcoming album Revelate drops August 13. We can’t wait for you to hear it!! 🔥🌊
👉 Presave “Revelate” now: Presave Revelate
Three Weeks Until Ramble 16 – August 23 in Ashburnham, MA
Our donate-what-you-can festival to end veteran homelessness is almost here! Hosted by RallySound, The Ramble is an unforgettable day of live music, community, and impact. Last year you helped raise $151,000 for the New England Center and Home for Veterans — Help us beat that number this year!!
🎟 Grab your tickets: Ramble 16 Tickets
📺 Watch the livestream: Ramble 16 Livestream
Limited Edition Ramble 16 Merch
We have new Ramble merch for ya! All proceeds go to our veterans. Come check out the full store here!
Artist Line-Up Shirts – Order by Aug 10th for delivery by Aug 22: Order Here
Women’s Flowy Tanks – Order by Aug 12 for pick-up at the Ramble merch table: Order Here
Ramble Afterparty!
The Sunday after The Ramble, midday, it’s become a tradition for us to head up to The Range in Mason, NH and play a relaxed set with our friends, basking in the glow of a job well done. Wanna join?
🎤 August Shows
We’re also on the road all month. Come hang, bring friends, and sing with us.
Aug 8 Elkton, MD
Aug 9 Manorville, NY
Aug 10 North Haven, CT
Aug 13 Port Clyde, ME
Aug 14 St. George, ME
Aug 15 Asbury Park, NJ
Aug 16 Vienna, VA
Aug 17 Annapolis, MD
Aug 22. Fairport, NY
Aug 23 Ashburnham, MA The Ramble
Aug 24 Mason, NH Ramble Afterparty
Aug 29 Charlestown, RI
Aug 30 Enfield, NH
MAXIMO PARK maestro DUNCAN LLOYD takes us 'One Step Closer To The Dam' - dive in!
Maximo Park maestro Duncan Lloyd presents 'One Step Closer To The Dam', an uber-fun rock banger about embracing spontaneity and imperfection, with a music video that mirrors the tune's twitchy, energetic vibe through a collage of fast-paced and seemingly random visuals.
This is the latest single showcasing Lloyd's recently-released sixth album 'Unwound'. Previously with Warp Records, this is his first album of new material via Scotland's Reveal Records, who previously reissues of Lloyd’s early solo albums, including the colossal 31-track selected works collection 'Green Grows Devotion' (2022) and 'Fun City' (a trilogy of EPs recorded in 2024).
A critically acclaimed solo artist, Lloyd is the primary musician behind internationally renowned art-rockers Maximo Park and also half of Nano Kino (with Sarah Suri). He is a Mercury Music Prize nominee, has won an NME award, had A-listed singles at BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music (including lyric of the year), and has seen success with worldwide platinum and gold selling records. His songs have featured on eight hit albums with Maximo Park, consistently charting in the Top 10 U.K.
“Similarly to the song the video isn’t perfectly edited or produced. We treated it solely as a visual extension of the music, almost like an anti-video. Mirroring the twitchy energy of the song, it evolves with a spontaneity of sped up clips, cropped lyrics, bumper cars on a loop, animated cans etc, images rotate with playfully hidden messages & meanings," says Duncan Lloyd.
Written during a difficult personal period, 'Unwound' is a 12-track collection that came into being as a form of sonic therapy - a means of coping and catharsis, forging a sound with greater depth and ambition than past releases. Lloyd earlier shared the singles 'Laugh So Loud' and 'Rituals', blending a modern sound with a deeply personal message about habits and healing, voiced through a circular, radio-like musical journey.
With cover artwork derived from Lloyd’s own paintings, this record weaves a unique musical maze of free and varied personal expression, deep and transient, spare, intense and urgent with a balance of grit, beauty and melody. Things got moving when Lloyd set to work with Julie McLarnon (The Vaselines, Lankum, King Creosote, Brigid Mae Power) at Analogue Catalogue Studios in Ireland. Gaining impetus from his trip across the Irish sea, Lloyd returned to Newcastle to complete the rest of the album, each song carefully crafted with more anarchical arrangements than previous outings.
“I needed a break from all things online. Stepping away from it and being closer to nature reignites the imagination, it’s kind of obvious but easy to forget how important it is. It’s an album about experience, throughout you get the sense that dynamics, speed and space were all careful considerations. I am sort of looking under the soil trying to shape the sounds I imagine and if possible create something relatable that has a heart. I didn’t want it to be one produced sound, I wanted it to feel like different rooms, many spaces," says Duncan Lloyd.
"I partly had the book "The Poetics of Space" by Gaston Bachelard in mind, every song is its own room with its own signature. This is probably my heaviest album, in sound and mood. There are songs that lean towards post-punk and with hypnotic rhythms that are darker in tone. I wanted it to feel like the listener can climb inside the sound rather than be on the outside looking in. I don’t want them to be in the cinema. I want them to be in the film or in the room, so it’s almost spooky."
The album features a host of Lloyd’s musician friends, including Maximo Park keyboardist Jemma Freese and drummer Tom English, Andrew Mills (Purploid Zing) and Joe Boyer (Cloud Nothings, Autopolitan, Nicole Yun).
'Unwound' is imbued with a darker mood than Lloyd’s previous works, but with a continuing sense of melancholy at its core. Restrained yet intimate lyrics are housed in inventively evolving structures. The album draws to a close with 'A World Away Now', a song of lost opportunity. Sometimes simply making a connection is enough.
Writing and recording under his own name for the last decade, Lloyd has enjoyed many collaborations, including with Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, Glass Animals, Rihanna), Gil Norton (The Pixies, Echo & The Bunnymen), Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Ben Allen (Gnarls Barclay, Deerhunter), Rudimental, Dave Okumu, Batidaand legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen.
'Unwound' is out now, available digitally via Bandcamp and digital music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify, as well as on CD. The first 200 ordered coming with a bonus live four-track recording in 'The Polestar Sessions' EP.
CREDITS
Music & lyrics written by Duncan Lloyd (Reveal Publishing)
Duncan Lloyd - vocals, guitars, bass, piano, synth & drum machine
Tom English - drums, percussion (all tracks except 8, 11 & 12)
Andrew Mills - bass & synth (tracks 4 & 5)
Jemma Freese - backing vocals (track 2)
Joe Boyer - guitar & noise (tracks 2 & 7)
Recorded & Mixed by Duncan Lloyd (except 4 & 5) at The Dagda Rooms
Tracks 4 & 5 recorded & mixed by Julie McLarnon at Analogue Catalogue
Guitars on tracks 2 & 7 recorded by Joe Boyer in Cleveland, Ohio
Produced by Duncan Lloyd
Mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, Chicago
Released by Reveal Records
Digital catalogue no. REVEAL204 / CD catalogue no. Reveal196CD
Cover art & layout by Duncan Lloyd
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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Bangalore Choir Release Lyric Video for "Bullet Train" the First Track from New Album RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II
Bangalore Choir have released the the lyric video for the first single "Bullet Train" off the upcoming new BANGALORE CHOIR album to be released on BraveWords Records in late 2025. The new album is titled RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II.
Listen to "Bullet Train" below:
David Reece: Vocals
Diego Pires: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Eric Juris: Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Andy Susemihl: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals
Mario Percudani: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals
Riccardo Demarosi: Bass and Backing Vocals
Nello Savinelli: Drums
Guest appearances:
Jimmy Waldo: Keyboards
Ferdy Doernberg: Keyboards
Engineered by Riccardo Demorossi
Mixed and Mastered by Thomas Mergler @Tom's Soundranch
Fans can join the BANGALORE CHOIR email list where they will be kept informed about the new album. Join: https://m.bnds.us/hGGRHB
David Reece will be hitting the road later this year supporting Girlschool and his BraveWords Records label mates Alcatrazz. David Reece's Bangalore Choir will deliver a blistering set of hits from both Accept and Bangalore Choir, showcasing one of the most distinctive voices in heavy metal.
This tour is also the debut of his relaunched version of Bangalore Choir
Tickets: https://bit.ly/4j42NUm
Close Enemies Release New Single "More Than I Could Ever Need" through TLG|ROCK
Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, release their new single "More Than I Could Ever Need" through TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group on all major streaming platforms.
“More Than I Could Ever Need” is a deeply personal and haunting rock ballad written by Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton as a tribute to his wife of almost 50 years. The song is a moving ode to commitment, passion, and the kind of love that only gets stronger with time.
Close Enemies have announced upcoming tour dates under the banner “An Evening with Close Enemies – Live in Concert.” Fans can expect an intimate experience showcasing the band’s undeniable chemistry and a setlist packed with songs from Aerosmith & The Baby's along with their originals.
STREAM "More Than I Could Ever Need"
https://tlgent.ffm.to/closeenemies-morethanicouldeverneed
PLAY the single below.
Tour Dates:
8/28 @ Iroquois Ampitheater in Louisville, KY w/ Tom Keifer & L.A. Guns
8/29 @ The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL w/ Winger
8/30 @ The Sonnentag in Eau Claire, WI w/ Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns
10/2 @ Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, NY w/ Tom Keifer
10/4 @ Daryl's House Club in Pawling, NY
10/8 @ Iridium Club in New York, NY
10/10 @ Six String Grill & Stage in Foxborough, MA
1/2 @ The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1/3 @ The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, CA
1/7 @ Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA
1/9 @ The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA
1/10 @ Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville, CA
1/11 @ The Nile Theater in Bakersfield, CA
1/23 @ Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL
1/24 @ Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Omnium Gatherum Release "My Pain" Video From New Album "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way"
After releasing "The Last Hero," the first song and video from their upcoming album May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way that arrives November 7, Omnium Gatherum are presenting "My Pain." The video was done by their longtime partner Jari Heino for Coldstore Productions.
Watch it below.
Vocalist Jukka Pelkonen says, "'My Pain' is a story about the toughness one faces when adversary appears. It is about the rising emotions of anger, fear, and apprehension, basically the time fight or flight mode shows its face. It is common among street gangs and soldiers but also between friends, lovers, and amongst family ties. It is a story of conquering these feelings and becoming your own master."
The dedicated road dogs have recently announced more extensive, worldwide touring that starts with a North American tour in November and December that is followed by a European tour in February and March of next year.
OMNIUM GATHERUM ON TOUR:
WITH AETHER REALM + HINAYANA :
11/16 — Boston, MA — Sonia
11/17 — Quebec City, QC — Source de La Martiniere
11/18 — Montreal, QC — Foufounes Electriques
11/19 — Toronto, ON — Lee's Palace
11/20 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
11/21 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle
11/22 — Chicago, IL — Reggie's
11/23 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theater (Studio B)
11/24 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse on Broadway
11/25 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
11/26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
11/28 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
11/29 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
11/30 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
12/1 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Midtown
12/2 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
12/3– San Diego, CA — Brick by Brick
12/4 — Mesa, AZ — The Rosetta Room
12/5 — El Paso, TX — Rockhouse Bar & Grill
12/6 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger
12/7 — Dallas, TX — Trees
12/8 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
12/10 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
12/11 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
12/12 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
12/13 — Harrisburg, PA — Capitol City Music Hall
12/14 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
OMNIUM GATHERUM ARE:
Jukka Pelkonen — Vocals
Markus Vanhala — Guitars + Clean Vocals
Aapo Koivisto — Keyboards
Mikko Kivistö — Bass + Clean Vocals
Atte Pesonen — Drums
Wind Walkers Announce New EP 'I Don't Belong Here' Out October 3 via Fearless Records + Drop "Silk & Static" Official Music Video
It's a great day to be a Wind Walkers fan! The band announced their forthcoming EP 'I Don't Belong Here' out on Friday, October 3 via Fearless Records. In celebration of the news, the quintet has dropped their new track "Silk & Static"and the official music video. Amidst glitchy electronics blended with crushing riffs and seamless melodies, the song's central theme is especially relatable to those who have a neurodivergent condition. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, Wind Walkersvocalist Trevor Borg shared:
"Writing "Silk & Static" was like staring into a mirror and unpacking every frustrating thing about myself. It came from a place of not understanding why my mind felt so chaotic all the time and why I kept getting in my own way. After recently being diagnosed with ADHD, the pieces started falling into place, and it shed a different light on the song. It was very eye-opening in the fact that I wasn't alone, and that this kind of internal noise or “static” is something others live with too. At its core, I wrote this song to offer comfort to people who can relate to feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood, while trying to make sense of themselves."
Pre-save 'I Don't Belong Here' at the link here, stream "Silk & Static" here, and watch the official music video below.
Wind Walkers are kicking off their North American run with Our Last Night and Grayscale this evening on The Final Tour, starting in St. Louis, Missouri and wrapping in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 26. Be sure to get your tickets at the link here before they're all gone.
The Final Tour Dates with Our Last Night + Grayscale:
Aug 8 - St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
Aug 9 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
Aug10 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
Aug 12 - Omaha, NE @ The Admiral
Aug 14 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Aug 15 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at The Complex
Aug 16 - Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert Hall
Aug 18 - Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theater
Aug 19 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
Aug 20 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
Aug 22 - Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
Aug 23 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Aug 24 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Aug 25 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
Aug 27 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Tower Theatre
Aug 28 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
Aug 29 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Aug 30 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
Sep 5 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
Sep 6 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
Sep 7 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
Sep 9 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
Sep 10 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
Sep 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Sep 12 - Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont
Sep 13 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
Sep 15 - Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Capitole
Sep 16 - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Sep 17 - Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
Sep 19 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
Sep 20 - Cleveland, OH @ The Agora
Sep 21 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Hall
Sep 23 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
Sep 24 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room @ ONC
Sep 25 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
Sep 26 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
Trevor Borg - Vocals
Timothy Comeau - Guitar
Neil Comeau - Guitar
Craig Martin - Bass
Ethan Cheesman - Drums
Pagan Folk Band FAUN Unveils New Single "Nimue (Featuring Chelsea Wolfe)" + Music Video
The Pagan Folk band FAUN are excited to unveil their new single, "Nimue (Featuring Chelsea Wolfe)," taken from their upcoming album, 'Hex,' due out on September 5th. The new single arrives alongside a music video, available below.
With “Nimue,” FAUN delve deep into the legendary world of King Arthur, telling the tragic tale of Nimue’s love for the sorcerer Merlin. Joined by exceptional American artist Chelsea Wolfe, whose soaring vocals infuse the track with mysticism and ethereal beauty, the band crafts a hymn to magic, marked by striking musical dynamics. “Nimue” leads us down an enchanted path, moving from intimate, narrative verses to explosive passages driven by pounding beats, electric guitars, and cascading hurdy-gurdy flourishes.
Watch the Music Video for "Nimue (Featuring Chelsea Wolfe)"
After being signed to Universal Music from 2012 to 2019, where they achieved gold and platinum success, FAUN released their first album on their own label, Pagan Folk Records, in April 2022. Titled 'PAGAN,' the album was met with enthusiastic praise from both press and fans, debuting at number three on the German album charts through a partnership with distributor Believe/Soulfood. Looking ahead, the band has announced plans to return to their musical roots with mystical, archaic folk and enchanted ballads on their forthcoming album, 'Hex,' set for release on September 5, 2025.
FAUN’s twelfth studio album 'HEX' explores themes of female magic, pagan myths, and ancient rituals across a variety of cultures. The title draws from the German word "Hexe" (witch) and the Old High German “Hagazussa,” meaning “one who walks between worlds.” The album focuses on pre-Christian legends from the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, Norse, and Turkish traditions, featuring stories such as Merlin and Nimue, Viking sacrificial rites (“Blot”), and ancient spells like “Ylfa Spere.”
Blending medieval instruments (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, lute, harp) with modern beats, synthesizers, and diverse global influences, 'HEX' showcases FAUN’s signature fusion of ancient and contemporary music. Collaborations include Turkish singer Fatma Turgut, Swedish musicians Daniel Pettersson and Daniel Fredriksson, and a darkly atmospheric feature with Chelsea Wolfe.
FAUN previously announced their World HEX Tour 2025, a journey that will take them across the globe, including stops in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK. The band will also appear at some of the most prestigious festivals of 2025.
Tickets (and VIP-tickets) are available HERE.
About FAUN:
FAUN are one of the world's leading bands for the fusion of medieval instruments with modern music and have released eleven studio albums since 2002. Their releases reached top positions in the German album charts (e.g.: ‘Pagan’ & ‘Midgard’ #3). They have also been nominated three times for the Echo, the biggest German music award, and have reached platinum status with their albums ‘Von den Elben’ and gold status with ‘Luna.’ FAUN have played more than 1000 concerts worldwide and excite the audience in cultural and seated venues as well as at music events, including folk and heavy metal festivals. With a variety of virtuously played medieval instruments, polyphonic vocals and archaic beats, FAUN are a live act that inspire thousands of listeners all over the world.
FAUN are:
Oliver Satyr: Vocals, Moraharpa
Laura Fella: Vocals
Adaya: Vocals, Bagpipe
Stephan Groth: Vocals, Hurdy-Gurdy
Niel Mitra: Synthesizer, Sampler, Keyboard, Beats
Alexander Schulz: Drums, Percussion
Mirjam Skal: Orchestration