LANIE GARDNER RELEASES POWERFUL SOPHOMORE ALBUM FADED POLAROIDS, AVAILABLE NOW

After a milestone year that included her Grand Ole Opry debut, her first national TV performance on the TODAY Show, recognition as a “2025 Artist to Watch” by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY and Amazon Music and a Riser of the Month honor from Apple Music in addition to being named to CMT’s Next Women of Country: Class of 2025, Lanie Gardner today releases her highly anticipated sophomore album, Faded Polaroids, via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Listen to the album HERE.

The 18-track project is a bold, deeply personal collection produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton, Chris Ganoudis, Katie Cecil, Carlo Colasacco, Mick Fleetwood, Ryan McMahon, and Don Miggs. Expanding on the raw honesty of her 2024 debut A Songwriter’s Diary, Faded Polaroids offers a sonic scrapbook of self-discovery, family roots, romantic twists, and personal healing. Gardner blends country storytelling with indie-rock grit, small-town pop, and boundless emotion, creating a sound that is wholly her own.

The album features the nostalgic and emotionally charged title track, “Faded Polaroids,” alongside fan favorites “High Divin,” the rootsy anthem “Love You Like Appalachia,” the emotionally charged “Concrete Cowboy,” and the windows-down groove of “Takin’ The Slow Ride.”

“Faded Polaroids is like opening a box of old photos — some crisp, some faded with time,” shares Gardner. “It’s a reminder that the simple things matter most, and every moment shapes who you become. I wanted this album to feel unfiltered and true.”

This release follows Gardner’s Polaroids EP earlier this summer, which included standouts “Buzzkill” and “Hold Your Horses.” Already named a SiriusXM Highway Find, Gardner is establishing herself as one of country’s most exciting breakout artists. 

Gardner continues to earn praise and high-profile collaborations across the Country music landscape. Her recent duet “What Could Go Right” with Thomas Rhett remains a fixture on top country streaming playlists and recently hit #1 on SiriusXM, while her heartfelt team-up with Warren Zeiders on “Loving in Letting Go” showcases her emotional depth and vocal power.

Gardner will bring Faded Polaroids to life on the road this summer and fall, supporting Gavin Adcock on select stops as well as Thomas Rhett at an upcoming stop on his tour. Visit laniegardnermusic.com for ticket information.

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Brantley Gilbert Releases New Single "Want You Back" + 'Greatest Hits...So Far' Available 12/12

Multi-Platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert returns to Country radio with a clever twist on heartbreak in his single, “Want You Back,” out now via The Valory Music Co. The track made its global premiere yesterday exclusively on Country radio, before going wide across all digital platforms today. Listen to “Want You Back” Below.
 
With its 90s-meets-modern-country sound, pedal steel woven into his signature rock edge and a hook that's instantly addictive, “Want You Back” finds Gilbert leaning into tongue-in-cheek humor, wishing his ex had done him dirty so he’d have a reason to move on. Written by Gilbert with HARDY, Hunter Phelps and Will Weatherly, and produced by Gilbert, Weatherly and Brock Berryhill, the single proves even heartache can come with a grin:

Today’s release will be found on Gilbert’s forthcoming Greatest Hits…So Far, available December 12 via The Valory Music Co., along with previously unreleased songs “Real American” and “Ride With Me.” Pre-save/pre-add Greatest Hits…So Far HERE.

The Tattoos Tour continues this weekend with shows in Allen, TX and Kinder, LA, with additional stops in Franklin, TN on October 3 and Colorado Springs on October 11 among additional dates through February 2026. Tickets are available at BrantleyGilbert.com.
 

The Tattoos Tour 2025 Dates
 
Sept. 6             Coushatta Casino Resort || Kinder, LA
Sept. 11           Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom || Hampton Beach, NH
Sept. 12           The Great Frederick Fair 2025 || Frederick, MD
Sept. 13           Portsmouth Pavilion || Portsmouth, VA
Oct. 3              FirstBank Amphitheater || Franklin, TN
Oct. 4              Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary || Petros, TN
Oct. 10            Rio Rancho Events Center || Rio Rancho, NM
Oct. 11            Ford Amphitheater || Colorado Springs, CO
Oct. 12            Blue FCU Arena || Loveland, CO
Feb. 26            Pensacola Bay Center || Pensacola, FL
Feb. 27            Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena || Jacksonville, FL
Feb. 28            Donald L. Tucker Civic Center || Tallahassee, FL

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: EP Drops From Revnoir — LISTEN

FRENCH METALCORE BAND REVNOIR UNLEASH COMA EP

French metalcore force REVNOIR have dropped their Coma EP — a release that showcases the band's bold blend of modern rock, crushing metal, and dark electro. Out now via Arising Empire, Coma captures the cinematic intensity and emotional depth of the band.

Listen to the EP below.

The EP follows a run of successful singles that set the stage for this moment. With over 1.3 million streams on Spotify alone and a fast-growing audience of more than 80,000 unique monthly listeners, REVNOIR's rise is turning heads.

Since officially unveiling the project in September 2023, REVNOIR — comprised of Maxime Rodriguez-Medallo, Julien Ho-Tong, Robin Leneutre, and Kaz Nakazawa — have already left a lasting mark. Their explosive live energy was on display supporting Future Palace across Europe and during their sold-out Paris headline show at La Maroquinerie (550 capacity) earlier this year.

Now, REVNOIR are gearing up for their biggest step yet: Joining Coldrain as main support on their massive UK/EU headline tour 2025, performing in some of the biggest venues of their career so far. View dates here.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: surprise Drop From Vianova — LISTEN

Berlin metalcore eccentrics Vianova have today surprise-dropped their debut album HIT IT!, along with a wild music video for new single "Squier Talk" via Arising Empire, following a week of leaking their material via OnlyFans. The quartet's lack of convention and creative appoach has rapidly catapulted them to becoming one of the fastest growing acts in modern metalcore, and their ascension to the top is set to be wholly realised with the release of one of the most brilliant, characterful and quirky metal albums of 2025.

Watch "Squier Talk" below.

Stream HIT IT! here.

The official pre-order for all physical formats and exclusive merch bundles, live worldwide from October 3, is here. 

Vocalist Alexander Kerksi comments, "It's only once in a lifetime you get to drop your debut album and we couldn't be more exited about releasing HIT IT!, our love letter to the past, the present and the future of music.

"Throughout the record's story, told through our music videos and social media 'minisodes' we have played on crazy gameshows, swapped our gender, and were stripped of our identities. 'Squier Talk' concludes this visual odyssey with us arriving at the headquarters of the 'biggest record label in the world,' Intergalactic Records, where we are confronted with the harsh surreality of the music industry. It's also the record's opening track, launching you into the sonic rollercoaster that is HIT IT!. 

"If you like tight, poppy song structures, polished commercial metalcore, and lyrics that talk about 'being pulled into the abyss/getting stabbed in the back,' this album is... not for you. So, HIT IT!"

The "Squier Talk" video is also the latest installment of the Vianova soap opera, told across episodic social media reels, shortform video, and a series of creative music videos accompanying the album's singles.

The story follows the surreal rise of a caricatured version of the band from studio grind and quirky side hustles into full-blown, Kill Your Friends-esque chaos. The band hustle on a wild game show, cruise through night-time Berlin in a vintage Mustang, and even swap genders in a dreamlike twist. After shooting with metalcore's top director, they're shockingly replaced by doppelgängers, only to be scooped up by the fictional Intergalactic Records. In the penultimate chapter of the story, in true Vianova fashion, they leaked clips of their own album on OnlyFans, turning the music industry inside out with a mix of satire, spectacle, and raw creativity. "Squier Talk" sees the conclusion of the story (for now), as Vianova's expectations of "making it" and the stark realities of the music business collide with comedy and poignancy in equal measure.

Vianova have already gained traction in the UK as shown by their sold out their London headliner at 229 in August, and being hailed as one of the highlights of Arctangent festival.

Following the viral momentum of their recent singles "Más Rápido," "Melanchronic." "Whatever, Alright," and "Uh, Yaya," which were praised by top-tier influencers/reactors like Nik Nocturnal, METALBIRB, bogdanhxc, and several prominent YouTube channels, Berlin's Vianova have quickly emerged as one of most exciting new heavy acts on the scene.

Blending the bounce of nu-metal, the snarling punch of metalcore, and the melodic dramatics of post-hardcore with a no-f***s-given crossover energy, Vianova aren't just knocking on the door — they're kicking it down. Armed with razor-sharp riffs, pounding grooves, jazz shifts, funk breaks, and a visual aesthetic that's as unhinged as it is unforgettable, Vianova embrace the absurd and the aggressive in equal measure. They are chaotic, catchy, and grab attention like a steel chair to the face.

Armed with their debut album HIT IT!, Vianova push their sound even further. This new chapter aims for a raw, fierce, and dynamic approach in both mixing and songwriting. Enigmatically embracing influence from soul, jazz, R&B, and '80s synths, Vianova are unapologetically themselves, the album a reflection of the quartet's commitment to not just breaking but entirely ignoring genre boundaries. Accompanying this sonic evolution is a vibrant visual transformation and some ever-evolving lore, told through an ongoing series of energetic and charismatic music videos.

VIANOVA ARE:
Alexander Kerski | Vocals
Felix Vogelsang | Guitar
Raoul Zillani | Bass
Paul Vogelsang | Drums

PRESIDENT Share "Destroy Me" Video — WATCH // "King Of Terrors" EP Out 9/27

Multi-million streaming artist PRESIDENT has released the powerful and emotive single "Destroy Me."

Watch the video below. Listen to the song here.

Already a fan-favorite from the live shows, the track is taken from the debut EP, King of Terrors, which is set for release on September 26. Pre-order it here.

The EP title, drawn from a Biblical reference, frames the EP's exploration of themes such as darkness, religion, and the ultimate maker of life: Death.

Following the release of King of Terrors and a string of rallying live appearances, PRESIDENT will embark on The Campaign Trail  — their inaugural U.K. headline tour as well as U.S. rallies. The run marks a pivotal moment in the movement, calling citizens across the country to stand united beneath the banner of belief, volume, and resistance. Each night will be more than a performance — it will be a statement.
 
"We never set out to lead. But when enough people walk beside you, it becomes a march. The Campaign Trail is for everyone who's felt something stir inside them. Now is the time to raise your voice."

U.S. RALLIES:
12/3 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
12/8 — Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy Theatre

KING OF TERRORS The Inaugural EP.

  Forged in solitude. Shaped by memory.
These are chapters drawn from the
  shadows we tend to sidestep—
because facing them demands more
than most are willing to give.

PRESIDENT began as an attempt to
confront the uncomfortable.
   To watch others embrace that
confrontation has been quietly profound.
There is still work to be done.
We press forward.

Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn't conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritizing intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself.

Jenna Paulette Releases “Steady,” Readies CowboyGirl Fall Collection for 9/15 Launch

Leo33’s rising country artist Jenna Paulette, who teased new music in 2026 in a recent COWGIRL Magazine profile, is previewing her upcoming project with the release of “Steady,” available everywhere now. Listen Below. 
 
“Ross and I were working cattle one day and I looked over at him, his handle on his horse looked so light and good, and I thought, 'he holds my hand like he holds the reins…steady.' I put that into my phone and ended up talking about the idea with Rhett Akins and Will Bundy on a writers retreat,” Paulette recalls of the writing process. “The song was way slower when we work taped it. My manager said on a call with the label, what about “Steady,” but think of it as more uptempo with soaring steel guitar. I’m so glad he could hear the potential through a rough version of the song.”
 
Written by Paulette, Will Bundy and Rhett Akins, and produced by Bundy, “Steady” is a testament to the understated strength of a dependable partner. 

Alongside new music, Paulette is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her CowboyGirl women’s range wear collection, in partnership with Ely Cattleman, with the launch of the CowboyGirl fall line on September 15. The fall drop introduces fresh seasonal details, including new autumn-oriented colors, a seasonal plaid and an expansion of the line to include the Little CowboyGirl collection — designed with the same fabrics in a “mommy down” style for mothers and daughters to wear together.
 
Reflecting on this chapter in her life, Paulette shares, "I feel like I'm getting into the groove of motherhood while being a touring musician, things are picking up in all aspects of my life. It’s feeling more like a moving train that I'm riding. It's picking up speed—I’m excited for the momentum of it all, with the way the music and Cowboygirl work together.” 
 
The Fall line builds on CowboyGirl’s focus of functional fit, with classic tone-on-tone styles available in both seasonal colors and classic solids of white and black — designed for dressier occasions or for rodeo competitors in need of dependable gear. CowboyGirl’s fall collection will be available at local retailers or elycattleman.com. 

CowboyGirl Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Fall Collection Launch on
Monday, September 15

California Cowgirl: Annie Bosko’s Debut Album Arrives October 3

Working with producers Trent Willmon and David “Messy” Mescon, and writing alongside the likes of Mescon, Jeffrey Steele, Bridgette Tatum, Danny Myrick, Terri Jo Box and more, Bosko co-wrote over half the songs found on California Cowgirl, including the already released title track, “God Winks, “Tequila Time,” “Country Girls! (Who Run the World)” and “Heartburn” featuring Dwight Yoakam. The project also features tracks penned by Lainey Wilson, Garth Brooks and Hannah Dasher.
 
Bosko will join Dolly Parton for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace on December 10, following her album release party on October 3 at Desert 5 Spot in Los Angeles. She is also set for a headlining performance at Nashville Dance Fest this Sunday, September 7 and a date supporting Jessica Simpson at Genesee Theatre on Saturday, September 20.

Rising singer/songwriter Annie Bosko is stepping into a new chapter with her debut album, California Cowgirl, arriving October 3 via QHMG/Stone Country Records. Growing up a farmer’s daughter, the collection reflects her West Coast roots that run deep in the heart of California’s agricultural country while blending her love of timeless storytelling with a sound that’s equal parts confident and catchy. Pre-save/pre-add California Cowgirl HERE.
 
“California Cowgirl is a colorful tapestry woven from the threads of my life — with a fabric for everyone,” shares Bosko. “From the grit of growing up a farmer’s daughter to the faith that’s kept me chasing my dreams, this album reveals both the tender and the tough sides of who I am. It carries the pioneer spirit of the West, the heartbeat of the American dream and a Golden State glow with country soul.”
 
To accompany today’s announcement, Bosko also releases a new studio version of “Honky Tonk Heartbeat,” a track fans may recognize from Ariat’s buzzed-about “Line-Men Dancing” campaign, featuring fellow Ariat ambassador and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
 
Penned by Bosko specifically for the campaign, Purdy leads his center Jake Brendel, retired tight end Bear Pascoe and a squad of Stanford University linemen in a choreographed line dance, bringing “Honky Tonk Heartbeat (Football Line-Men Dance)” to life:

Annie Bosko Upcoming Shows
Sept. 7             Nashville Dance Fest || Nashville, TN
Sept. 12           Wine & Country || Sam Simeon, CA
Sept. 20           Genesee Theatre || Waukegan, IL
Sept. 27           Get Down Downtown || Searcy, AZ
Oct. 3              Desert 5 Spot || Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 9              WhiskeyJam || Nashville, TN
Oct. 10            Four Peaks Oktoberfest Tempe Town Lake 2025 || Tempe, AZ
Jan. 31             REHAB Telethon & Auction || Abilene, TX
Feb. 20            Los Fresnos Rodeo || Los Fresnos, TX         

CHAYCE BECKHAM DIVES DEEP INTO THE “OCEAN BLUE” WITH POIGNANTLY SEA-SOAKED CLASSIC COUNTRY HEARTBREAKER

Platinum-selling, chart-topping country riser Chayce Beckham returns following his acclaimed debut album, Bad For Me, and #1 smash "23" with the hauntingly deep “Ocean Blue.” Rooting the lonesome groove in classic country, the poignant heartbreaker - produced by Bart Butler - is amplified by rich fiddle, striking steel guitar and timeless rhythm. Reminiscent of the storytelling spirit of country legends like George Strait, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash, listen Below. 

Joining Warren Zeiders on his Relapse, Lies & Betrayal Tour this fall, following shows with Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum, Tyler Hubbard and more, the 2025 Grand Ole Opry NextStage artist captures the vulnerability of a breakup on this latest release, aligning feelings of sadness and longing with the vast, restless sea. 

“I wrote this song last fall with Brandon Kinney and John Pierce on my tour bus,” Beckham shares. “This is one of my favorites. I love songs that sound like this, and I am very proud of how it came out and who I wrote it with. I’m excited to finally have it out in the world. This is the first of several songs I’ll be releasing, happy and sad, and I’m excited for y’all to hear them all.”

Recounting a love gone too soon, heartbreak can feel like being caught in a stormy ocean. When all that remains are the memories, those waves of sadness wash over you and a different shade of blue emerges. 

“One of the genre’s most exciting rising stars,” this “poster child for impactful and meaningful Country music right now” (Entertainment Focus), leans hard into his signature, authentic brand of songwriting that “country music needs more of” (Taste of Country).” With more music on the way, the chart-topper is one of few country risers who have “fully solidified themselves as industry players and have become household names” (American Songwriter).

Upcoming Tour Dates:
September 5 - Marion, OH - Marion Popcorn Festival
September 9 - Cape Girardeau, MO - Southeast Mo District Fair
September 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Maverik Center *
September 12 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater *
September 13 - Airway Heights, WA - BECU Live at Northern Quest *
September 18 - Bend, OR - Hayden Homes Amphitheater *
September 19 - Everett, WA - Angel Of The Winds Arena *
September 25 - San Bernadino, CA - County Glen Helen Rodeo Pavilion
October 1 - London, ON - Canada Life Place *
October 2 - Laval, QC - Place Bell *
October 4 - Toronto, ON - Coca-Cola Coliseum *
October 5 - Ottawa, ON - Canadian Tire Centre *
October 7 - Moncton, NB - Avenir Centre *
October 8 - Halifax, NS - Scotiabank Centre *
October 11 - Big Stone Gap, VA - Blue Highway Fest 2025
October 12 - Birmingham, AL - Iron Hills Festival
October 23 - Omaha, NE - The Astro Amphitheater *
October 24 - Independence, MO - Cable Dahmer Arena *
October 25 - St. Louis, MO - Chaifetz Arena * 
October 30 - Macon, GA - Atrium Health Amphitheater * 
October 31 - Orlando, FL - Addition Financial Arena *
November 1 - Estero, FL - Hertz Arena * 
November 6 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Coliseum * 
November 7 - Pikeville, KY - Appalachian Wireless Arena * 
November 8 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center * 
November 13 - Salem, VA - Salem Civic Center * 
November 14 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena * 
November 15 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena * 
November 20 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum * 
November 21 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Centre * 
November 22 - Hershey, PA - GIANT Center *
December 6 - Hinton, OK - Sugar Creek Casino
January 24, 2026 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino

* Warren Zeiders’ Relapse, Lies & Betrayal Tour

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PRIMAL FEAR Reclaim the Metal Crown With "I Am The Primal Fear" Lyric Video; New Album Domination Out Worldwide;

"I Am The Primal Fear" is the perfect track to mark the release of German metal force PRIMAL FEAR’s new album, Domination. Out today via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), the 13-track record is a powerful statement of the band’s legacy and a showcase of their unmistakable sound.
 

Order Domination (excl. bundles, ltd. CD earbook, digipak-CD, jewel case-CD & various vinyl variants) & stream it here: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

A future fan favourite and live anthem in the making, "I Am The Primal Fear" kicks off with a burst of solo drumming before the full PRIMAL FEAR engine roars to life, unleashing thunderous riffs and soaring melodic leads. The verses feel like an intense showdown, with vocalist Ralf Scheepers delivering a fierce performance, driven by the relentless rhythm section of bassist Mat Sinner and drummer André Hilger. Adding to the firepower is the band’s new guitar dream team, Thalìa Bellazecca and Magnus Karlsson, trading off with precision and power.

The intense call-and-response dynamic builds to a powerful, no-holds-barred chorus that sends a clear message: despite a few setbacks over the years, PRIMAL FEAR never considered calling it quits. The eagle was never gone, it was simply gathering strength, ready to soar once again and shake the metal world with an album that confidently claims its place among the top tier of heavy and power metal.

“Again, outta my way, I am the Primal Fear! No one can stop me and I'm gonna hunt you tonight, I'm your worst nightmare whenever you are trying to fool me!” states Scheepers.

Watch the new lyric video Below.

Domination was recorded at Dennis Ward’s Kangaroo Studios (HELLOWEEN, ANGRA etc.) in autumn 2024, produced by Mat Sinner and co-produced by Ralf Scheepers as well as Magnus Karlsson. Rounded off by multiple PRIMAL FEAR mixing/mastering engineer Jacob Hansen (AMORPHIS, VOLBEAT etc.) at his own studios in Denmark, the album artwork was designed by Death.Milk.Designs.

PRIMAL FEAR are:
Ralf Scheepers | vocals
Mat Sinner | bass, vocals
Magnus Karlsson | guitars
Thalìa Bellazecca | guitars
André Hilgers | drums

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Brooklyn's CLONE announces coming 'Care To Try' EP, with first offering 'Galvanized'

Brooklyn alt rockers CLONE have released their single 'Galvanized', an adrenaline-inducing offering that vibrantly foreshadows their new 'Care To Try' EP, out October 3 via Portland label Little Cloud Records.

Written over the past year with Clone's original lineup of LG Galleon (Dead Leaf Echo), Gregg Giufree (Pilot to Gunner), Max Idas and Dominick Turi, this EP was produced by LG Galleon and Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Swans, Brian Eno, John Zorn, Herbie Hancock, Iggy Pop, Helmet, Dresden Dolls) at his famed BC Studio (built with Brian Eno), and mastered by Fred Kevorkian (The White Stripes, Sonic Youth, Juliana Hatfield, Regina Spektor, Lloyd Cole).

The band has also announced autumn tour dates with current members LG Galleon, Paul Liziragga (Namesake) and Alex Cox (The Veldt) now joined by new drummers Avery Brooks and Jeremy Duvall.

“Sliding away from our standard programming, we have just a silly little live song about that moment when u first lock eyes with the possible “one” and think to yourself "could this be it?" - a moment frozen in time and then you both move into stimulated action.… galvanized," says LG Galleon.

"These songs were again recorded with the legendary Martin Bisi, who helped bring the determination and drive in the studio to the forefront when recording these songs. A different lineup makes for a novel live experience every time, yet always with incendiary results.  The full tour in October should prove a very fruitful experience and we are looking forward to playing these new songs from the EP live."

Last year, Clone debuted their 'CL. 1' album and 12" vinyl LP, born from a seemingly lost wellspring of shared imagination and youthful transformative power, via Little Cloud and North Carolina's 5BC Records, previewed by the iconoclastic singles 'Immutable', 'Dividing Line' and 'Redeemer'.

A passionate attempt to revive the kind of music that once profoundly resonated with the isolated and vulnerable, Clone's music possesses a transformative power, capable of inspiring through its galvanizing, redemptive power. Drawing on the raw energy and boundless creativity of youth, Clone has created a personal sonic world that they now invite us all to experience.

The past few years has seen Clone tour with Christian Death, Twin Tribes, Wand, La Witch, Live Skull, and The Veldt, among others. With recent stops including SXSW, they continue touring, soon to appear at INKFEST and the Purple City Music Festivalin Providence, RI and Edmonton respectively.

'Galvanized' is out digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. On October 3, the 'Care To Try' EP will be released on 7" vinyl, as well as digitally.

CREDITS
All tracks written by Clone
Lyrics by LG Galleon (onewithwave music ASCAP)
Performed by LG Galleon / Gregg Giufree / Max Idas / Dominick Turi
LG Galleon - guitar, vocals, keys
Gregg Giufree - drums
Max Idas - bass
Dominic Turi - guitar, keys
Lyla Vander - back vocals on 'Galvanized'
Recorded and mixed by Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Swans) at BC Studios
Co-produced by LG Galleon
Mastered by Fred Kevorkian at Kevorkian Mastering
EP cover art designed by LG Galleon
Cover photograph by Simon Larbalestier
Released by Little Cloud Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
Sept 09 - Edmonton, AB - Purple City Music Festival
Sept 20 - New York, NY - EP release party - Rubulad
Oct 09 - Kingston, NY - Night Swim
Oct 10 - Clinton, CT - Scottish Dave’s
Oct 11 - Boston, MA - O'Briens Pub (Allston)
Oct 12 - Providence, RI - The Scurvy Dog
Oct 13 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Desperate Annie’s


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TIAN QIYI presents a sonic psych-trip video for 'Watch The Sunrise' feat. JAH WOBBLE, highlighting sophomore album

London-Liverpool based music outfit Tian Qiyi are back with a new video for 'Watch The Sunrise', highlighting their sophomore album 'Songs For Workers', featuring the legendary Jah Wobble on bass.

Tian Qiyi is more than just a band, bringing together brothers John Tian Qi Wardle and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle with their father, Jah Wobble (John Wardle). Their unique sound reflects their rich family heritage, blending their father's pioneering work in post-punk and dub with the Chinese cultural influences of their mother, Zilan Liao.

"I can’t say 'Watch the Sunrise' was consciously born out of spirituality — at least not in a traditional sense. Musically, it was one of the more composed pieces on the album, particularly in terms of melody. But when it came to the lyrics, I was drawn to the idea that there is something beyond rationality. It’s not strictly a Buddhist concept — though it’s certainly adjacent — but it’s something that’s fascinated me for years. The notion that there’s a space or state of being that language and logic can’t quite reach. That idea became the emotional and philosophical root of the song," says Charlie Wardle.

"I tried to explore that tension melodically as well — there’s sweetness, but also moments of dissonance. That contrast is deliberate. When I introduce melodic friction or veer into a microtonal space, it’s like offering the listener a challenge — a kind of small sacrifice — before resolving it in a way that feels emotionally earned. I think that mirrors the journey of the lyrics: moving through uncertainty, dissolution of the self, and coming out the other side with a different kind of clarity. There’s a kind of psychedelic beauty in surrendering to something unknown or ungraspable — that’s what I was trying to tap into."

Over its 10 tracks, 'Songs For Workers' takes us on a fascinating ethno-psychedelic musical journey, bridging generations and cultures, blending deep dub grooves with Eastern traditions. Earlier, Tian Qiyi also shared the singles 'Mongolian Dub' and 'Dharma', each with a captivating blend of Eastern psychedelic melodies and Charlie's ethereal vocals, underpinned by a hypnotic fusion rhythm and beautiful percussion. As groovy as it is addictive, the trio serve up a truly grounding experience.

Building on their acclaimed 2024 debut album 'Red Mist', with standout singles 'Incantation' and 'Red Mist',Tian Qiyi continues to forge a sound that blends dub, post-punk, and experimental production with rich influences from Traditional Chinese, Mongolian, and Irish music.

With support from Gideon Coe, Mark Riley and Stuart Maconie on BBC 6 Music, and from John Kennedy on Radio X London, 'Songs For Workers' presents limitless musical experiences that honour their diverse influences while crafting something uniquely their own, further exploring the intersection of traditional Asian and Celtic soundscapes with contemporary dub production techniques.

With John Tian Qi on drums and percussion, Charlie Wardle’s unique vocal style is to the fore. His incredible musical dexterity on traditional Chinese and Mongolian instruments imbues their music with a funky and, at times, psychedelic quality. While Jah Wobble plays bass on most tracks, John Tian Qi contributes bass on 'Luoyang' and 'Siege' and synth / Moog bass on 'Watch The Sunrise'.

Songs for Workers' is out now. Released via Pagoda Records, it is available from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.  A handful of appearances have been scheduled this autumn in support of this album.

CREDITS

Composed by John Tian Qi Wardle, Charlie Tian Yi Wardle, Jah Wobble

Charlie Tian Yi Wardle - Morin Khuur, Er Hu, Ghijik & vocals
John Tian Qi Wardle - drum kit, percussion
Yang Qin, synth bass, keys & synths
Jah Wobble - bass on 'Songs For Workers', 'At the Beginning', 'Mongolian Dub', 'Dharma' & 'Dharma AMBIENT'
Mike McGoldrick - pipes and flute on 'At the Beginning', 'Dharma' & 'Dharma AMBIENT'
Martin Chung - guitar on 'Songs For Workers' single
Produced by Tian Qiyi (Charlie Tian Yi Wardle and John Tian Qi Wardle)
Recorded at Pagoda Studio, Airtight Studios, and Pressure Drop.
Engineering by John Tian Qi Wardle
with Seadna McPhail (on 'At the Beginning', 'Mongolian Dub', 'Dharma' & 'Dharma AMBIENT'
)and with Will Farley (on 'Songs For Workers')
Mixed by John Tian Qi Wardle, with additional mixing by Charlie Tian Yi Wardle & Jah Wobble on 'At the Beginning', 'Dharma' & 'Dharma AMBIENT
'Special thanks to Sean Leonard, Pagoda Arts, Will Farley, and Antony Walsh at Pressure Drop
Published by Domino Publishing / 30 Hertz
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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PARMALEE SLATES FALL 2025 “FEELS LIKE HOME” TOUR AS “COWGIRL” HEATS UP COUNTRY RADIO

Chart-topping and platinum-selling country band Parmalee today announces their highly anticipated 2025 “Feels Like Home” Tour, bringing their signature Southern charm, stadium-ready hooks, and arena-sized energy to fans across the nation. Kicking off September 12 in Norfolk, Virgina, the “Feel Like Home” Tour comes hot on the heels of the band’s vibrant stunner “Cowgirl” that’s currently Top 20 and heating up the country radio charts. 

Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass), and lifelong friend Josh McSwain, Parmalee has been a household name and headliner status for years, following four back-to-back #1s at country radio and being recognized as the most played country act by Billboard in 2022 for their iconic love song “Take My Name.” 

"There’s no better feeling than being on the road, playing for the fans who’ve been with us from the start and the new ones we meet every night," says lead singer Matt Thomas. "This tour is all about that connection — feeling like home no matter where we are."

Named after the band’s anthemic fan-favorite track “Feels Like Home” off their latest album Fell In Love With A Cowgirl — the tour - like the song - will deliver triumphant, sing-along choruses, perfectly capturing the nostalgic, feel-good energy fans expect at a Parmalee show. 

With over 1.6 billion on-demand streams, five #1 smashes plus a growing list of platinum singles, Parmalee has cemented their place as a hit-making powerhouse and live-concert favorite. Get tickets HERE.

2025 “Feels Like Home” Tour:

September 12 – Norfolk, VA – Waterside District

September 13 – Ashland, VA – K95 Country Jam II

September 26  – Mahnomen, MN – Shooting Star Casino Hotel - Event Center

September 27 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre

October 4  – Las Vegas, NV – Fremont Street

October 10  – Medina, OH – Thirsty Cowboy

October 11 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Annex

October 17 – Apopka, FL – Apopka Amphitheater

October 18 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE

October 31 – Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose

November 1 – Kansas City, MO – Madrid Theatre

November 7 – Jackson, MI – Michigan Theatre of Jackson

November 8 – Port Huron, MI – McMorran Place Theatre

November 21 – Cocoa, FL – Cocoa Riverfront Park Amphitheater

November 22 – Jupiter, FL – Abacoa Amphitheater

December 5 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry

December 6 – Cincinnati, OH - TBD^
December 11 – Corpus Christi, TX – Brewster Street Ice House*
December 13 – Katy, TX – Mo's Place^

* ON SALE - September 5 @ 10 am/CT
^ ON SALE - SOON 

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KAMELOT SHARE ‘MILLENNIUM (INSTRUMENTAL DEMO)’. ‘ASCENSION 1995-1998’ DELUXE BOX-SET TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 19th, 2025

US power metal luminaries Kamelot has today shared an instrumental demo of ‘Millennium’, taken from their forthcoming deluxe 3CD and 5 vinyl LP boxset ‘Ascension (1995-1998)’. ‘Ascension (1995-1998)’ brings together the band’s first three full-lengths and is set for release on September 19th, 2025.

Kamelot’s ‘Eternity’, ‘Dominion’ and ‘Siége Perilous’ are brought together on vinyl for the very first time with a new remaster from Jacob Hansen (Volbeat and Epica), as well as previously unreleased demo tracks for ‘Look Through These King's Eyes’, ‘Millennium’ and ‘Eternal Flame’. Having been out of print for two decades, ‘Ascension 1995-1998’ is a deluxe box-set package with curation handled by guitarist/songwriter Thomas Youngblood.

‘Ascension 1995-1998’ showcases the origins of Kamelot, from original vocalist Mark Vanderbilt’s two album tenure on ‘Eternity’ and ‘Dominion’ all the way through to the introduction of long-term talismanic vocalist Roy Khan on his studio debut, ‘Siége Perilous’, in 1998.

Accompanying the boxset is a 20 page full-colour booklet with in-depth liner notes, featuring a fascinating insight into the band’s history through interviews with Thomas Youngblood, and a full-color poster.

THE LP BOX SET INCLUDES

     •   Eternity
(2LP color vinyl with etched D-side, remastered)

• Dominion
  (1LP color vinyl, remastered)

• Siége Perilous
  (2LP color vinyl, remastered – featuring previously unreleased bonus tracks, ‘Look Through These King’s Eyes’ (demo), ‘Millennium’ (instrumental demo), and ‘Eternal Flame’ (demo)

• 20 page full color booklet

• Full color poster
  
  
  THE CD BOX SET INCLUDES

• Eternity
  Remastered

• Dominion
  Remastered

• Siége Perilous
  Remastered - featuring previously unreleased bonus tracks, ‘Look Through These King’s Eyes’ (demo), ‘Millennium’ (instrumental demo), and ‘Eternal Flame’ (demo)

• 20 page full color booklet

• Full color poster

Photo credit: Kim Grillo

The Apocalypse Is Here: Satellite Citi Drop New Single ft. Ray Hawthorne

Los Angeles-based hard rock duo, Satellite Citi, have today returned with their latest single, "Give Me Apocalypse" and they've brought pop punk disruptor, Ray Hawthorne with them. Driven by heavy riffs and searing emotion, the track reflects Satellite Citi's ability to channel real-life struggles into powerful anthems, serving as an invitation to confront the end as the beginning of something new. Fans can watch the brand new video for "Give Me Apocalypse" ft. Ray Hawthorne BELOW.

Speaking on the inspiration behind today's single release, Satellite Citi share:

"We wrote “Give Me Apocalypse” during a time when everything felt out of our control. It’s about the idea that sometimes the world has to burn around you before you can let go of fear and face reality.

It’s even more special to us, because we co-wrote this with Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace and the very badass Ray Hawthorne, who also delivered some absolutely killer guest vocals. Massive thanks to them, as well as Kodeblooded for producing and Joe Rickard for mixing/mastering this one. We hope everyone loves the track as much as we do.” 

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 15 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

Satellite Citi have been steadily building momentum, with over 1.5 million Spotify streams, previous single “Anxious Hearts” featured on KROQ’s Locals Only, latest single "Triggers" ft. Love Ghost featured on Good Day LA, and a standout performance for Guitar Center x Jam in the Van — watch it HERE. With no plans of slowing down, the band will be releasing a new single every eight weeks, collaborating with a diverse lineup of producers across Los Angeles.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Satellite Citi and Ray Hawthorne news coming very soon.

ABOUT RAY HAWTHORNE

Do you remember that episode of Degrassi where Ashley really wants Craig to tell her he loves her, but Craig gets all panicked and can’t tell her that he does? It causes so much drama in their relationship. She begins to question her feelings for him and because of that, he becomes seemingly unsure of his feelings for her. So, in an effort to quell the bad vibes, Craig writes a song that includes lyrics IMPLICITLY AND EXPLICITLY stating that he loves her. (Total banger by the way, the only song of his I like better is the one he sings at the battle of the bands after the two inevitably break up, it’s also about Ashley. I believe it’s called ‘What I Know’) Anyway, Craig was only able to admit he loved Ashley in song form, but you as the viewer are left wondering ‘Does he really love her, or was this just his solution to end the drama?’ Or, ’Is this truly the only way he can express himself because he’s kind of nervous about speaking his true feelings outside of the structured environment of a song?’. I tend to believe it’s a mixture of both. So what I’m trying to say is, this collection of songs is kind of like that. I always feel like I have so much to say but often feel a bit too vulnerable when discussing my actual feelings. So for the majority of my life, I’ve just written them into songs instead. These songs can be quite vulnerable even if they seem silly at times. So now you’re left to wonder... am I telling the truth or just trying to get rid of Ashley’s bad vibes?

ABOUT SATELLITE CITI

Satellite Citi is a Los Angeles-based hard rock duo powered by Anna Gevorkian, who commands both lead vocals and drums, and Shaunt Sulahian, whose intense guitar riffs and backing vocals drive their explosive sound. Their live shows are elevated by mysterious musicians known as the Spacewalkers, adding atmospheric layers and intrigue to the performance. Known for their cinematic edge, the band’s latest EP Spacewalker, produced by Grammy-winner David Bottrill, is paired with a comic book they authored, exploring themes of betrayal, grief, and hope.

Deeply rooted in mental health advocacy, Satellite Citi channels personal experiences with fear and anxiety into music meant to inspire resilience and connection. Their work has been featured in The Freak Brothers and Long Live Rock… Celebrate the Chaos, sharing space with artists from Metallica and Slipknot. With praise from outlets like HuffPost, Guitar World, and Loudwire, Satellite Citicontinues to build a reputation as a force in both sound and storytelling.

Photo Credit: Michelle Shiers

Green Carnation Premiere First Part of A Dark Poem

A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia comes out this Friday, September 5, but you can hear all six grand and gloomy songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Listen Below.

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"Today is a milestone in Green Carnation's history, as we're now finally able to share the first part of A Dark Poemwith the world", says the band's vocalist Kjetil Nordhus. "The incredible amount of work behind this album, and the time it took to finish it on the level we wanted, makes it even sweeter to finally be here. This is indeed a proud moment for Green Carnation. We are looking forward to the journey ahead".

Green Carnation will perform all of A Dark Poem live in their hometown of Kristiansand, Norway on September 12, 2026. During this once-in-a-lifetime 3-hour performance, the band will perform all three parts of their epic album trilogy in full, one after another, alongside some very special guests and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra.

Get tickets
https://kilden.com/forestilling/green-carnation-3/

No matter how long or where the journey has taken them, Green Carnation have always sought to climb the highest mountains. While founded by Emperor's former bassist Tchort in the early '90s, the Norwegians quickly blazed their own trail through fields of symphonic doom, hard rock, acoustic plucking and progressive metal. The idea for an album trilogy stems back to the band's very first opus, Light of Day, Day of Darkness, though the inspiration for A Dark Poem dates back even further to Arthur Rimbaud's 1870 poem "Ophelia".         

"We like to purse things that are extremely ambitious", says Nordhus. "Creating a trilogy of albums felt like it might be just out of our reach, which is what made us want to see if we could do it".  

Though only the beginning of the band's latest epic journey, The Shores of Melancholia pulls a page from across Green Carnation's storied 25-year discography. The album's opening one-two punch landed a direct hit during the band's set yesterday at ProgPower USA. "As Silence Took You" opens its sails with majestic, billowing leads before "In Your Paradise" chugs full steam ahead after the clarion call of a flute. "It makes you want to bang your head a little", Nordhus says with a pleased smile. "I think melancholia suits Green Carnation very well". 

While navigated with the band’s familiar mastery, the view from The Shores of Melancholia is no palatial retreat. "The album reflects the troubled relationship between our personal lives and the external world", Nordhus explains. "It's about losing faith in the world we've come to know and how that leads to an inner dystopia". Judgement day appears around every corner, steering them from the title track’s anxious war-torn tide to the Floydian whirlpools of paranoia that drench "Me, My Enemy". The dark and stormy "The Slave That You Are" even claws back to Green Carnation's budding days in extreme metal thanks to the blackened howl of Enslaved's Grutle Kjellson.

“A lesson learned, now bridges burn”,  Nordhus cries out with impassioned cleans, as if tied to the mast during the album's bright and blazing closer "Too Close to the Flame".   

On A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia, Green Carnation set sail on an epic journey into a dark night of the soul.  

Current line-up
Kjetil Nordhus - Vocals
Tchort - Guitar
Bjørn Harstad - Guitar
Stein Roger Sordal - Bass
Endre Kirkesola - Keyboards
Jonathan Alejandro Perez – Drums

Recording line-up
Kjetil Nordhus - Vocals
Bjørn Harstad - Guitar, Effects
Stein Roger Sordal - Bass, Guitars, Keyboards
Endre Kirkesola - Keyboards, Synthesizers, Organs, Effects
Jonathan Alejandro Perez – Drums

Guest Musicians
Ingrid Ose - Flute on “In Your Paradise” & “Me My Enemy”.
Grutle Kjellson (Enslaved) – Harsh Vocals on “The Slave That You Are”.
Henning Seldal – Percussion on “Too Close to the Flame”.
 
Production Credits
Recorded at DUB Studio in Kristiansand, Norway
Produced by Endre Kirkesola, Stein Roger Sordal & Kjetil Nordhus.
Sound Engineering by Endre Kirkesola.
Mixed by Endre Kirkesola & Bjørn Harstad
Mastered by Lawrence Mackrory 

Cover Art
Niklas Sundin (https://www.nsundin.com)
 
Photography
Lars Gunnar Liestøl

Bio
George Pacheco
 
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BATTLE BEAST - unveil brand-new single "Angel of Midnight"

Finland’s power metal force BATTLE BEAST present their fourth single, 'Angel Of Midnight', taken from their highly anticipated upcoming album Steelbound, due for release on October 17th, 2025. The single arrives with a brand-new, visually striking music video.

Built on a catchy hard rock riff, bouncing synths, and the soaring, powerful vocals of Noora Louhimo, 'Angel Of Midnight' once again demonstrates BATTLE BEAST’s mastery in blending infectious hooks with heavy, high-energy metal — a sound that makes you want to dance and headbang all at once.

With Steelbound, BATTLE BEAST continue to refine their unmistakable style, delivering a collection of tracks that balance anthemic power, melodic accessibility, and unrelenting heaviness.

Songwriter and bassist Eero Sipilä comments: 

"I really had an internal battle with writing this one. We’re a heavy metal band. Will we be burned at the stake, for making a hard rock tune with romantic notions? 
Then it hit me: We’re Battle Beast—we can do whatever the hell we want.

‘Midnight’ nods deeply to Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Whitesnake—all the greats—and makes no qualms about it. So let the feeling carry you, and crank it like it’s 1987." 

Listen to 'Angel Of Midnight' on all platforms: https://battlebeast.bfan.link/angel-of-midnight

Watch the video for 'Angel Of Midnight' Below.

Pre-order the album: https://battlebeast.bfan.link/steelbound-album

To celebrate the album’s release, BATTLE BEAST will hit the road for a major European tour, kicking off October 17 at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena — their biggest German headline show to date. The tour will run through mid-December, featuring DOMINUM as special guests and Swedish power metal force MAJESTICA as openers.

BATTLE BEAST is:
Noora Louhimo | vocals
Eero Sipilä | bass
Joona Björkroth | guitars
Juuso Soinio | guitars
Janne Björkroth | keyboards
Pyry Vikki | drums

SUPREME MYSTIC - Kala Rupa

In the industrial belly of Detroit, where machine noise and rebellion pulse in equal measure, a new sound has emerged. It is raw and searing, but it carries something older than anger and louder than distortion. That sound is SUPREME MYSTIC, and their debut album Kala Rupa is a declaration of identity, purpose, and transformation.

The band is led by Chino Noir, the reborn moniker of Mike Couls, a name well-known to the hardcore underground. From playing clubs at thirteen to signing with a major label in his early twenties, Couls carved a path through chaos with a bass in his hands and the kind of presence that stages remember. He was part of some of the most notorious and revered bands in heavy music. He toured the world with COLD AS LIFE, SWORN ENEMY, MERAUDER, TERROR and the CRO-MAGS, sharing bills with legends and surviving battles on and off stage. But none of those bands carried his voice the way SUPREME MYSTIC does now.

Kala Rupa, meaning “the form of time” in Sanskrit, is more than a record. It is a mirror. It looks directly into life, death, karma, illusion, and the struggle for inner evolution. Each song is a piece of a larger journey, built on decades of lived experience. This is not a genre experiment or a side project. It is the first time Couls has stepped fully into the front, not just as a musician but as a messenger.

The album pulls from stoner rock, post-hardcore, sludge, grunge, and doom, but it defies categorization. It is heavy, often brutally so, but not just for the sake of power. Beneath the layers of distortion, the music is rooted in spiritual philosophy and ancient Vedic wisdom. These are songs of confrontation and transcendence, guided by hard-earned insight and a desire to rise above the trappings of material and emotional decay.

From the opening of “Stealing Beauty,” the record cuts with honesty and defiance. It speaks to betrayal and envy in a world that feeds on appearances and weakness. “Halo of Vultures” takes aim at those who circle with bad intentions, while “Colorblind” addresses the weaponization of ignorance and the spiritual sickness of a divided world. “Transmigration of the Soul” and the title track “Kala Rupa” lift the listener into the metaphysical, exploring the unseen journey of the self and the truth that time is not an enemy, but a teacher.

Couls is joined by a powerhouse of Detroit veterans and new energy. Drummer Jeff Shankin brings decades of heavy groove and thunder, having played in cornerstone Detroit acts like Universal Stomp and Earthmover. Alfredo Riojas, a Berklee-trained guitarist known across Detroit for his technical brilliance and soulful attack, adds a precise and expressive voice. Luis Ulloa, a young keyboardist from Honduras with a deep love for black metal and spiritual music, brings harmonic color and atmosphere. Together, they build a wall of sound that can level a room or lift an audience into something otherworldly.

What sets SUPREME MYSTC apart is intention. This band is not chasing nostalgia. It is not paying tribute to a scene. It is rooted in Krishna Consciousness, influenced by the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and carries lyrics that often include Sanskrit mantras and direct references to sacred texts. This is not metal as fashion or outrage. This is music as inner weapon. The goal is not destruction, but liberation.

Still, nothing here is soft or sanitized. SUPREME MYSTIC comes from the grit of Detroit and carries the weight of its history. That includes the tragedies, the fights, and the resilience that shaped Couls’ path. The murder of his father in the infamous Rouge Rampage, the death of COLD AS LIFE’s original frontman, the wounds from the CRO-MAGS incident, and the long road of pain that led to healing are not erased in this new project. They are integrated. The past has not been forgotten. It has been transformed into fuel.

Even in its heaviest moments, Kala Rupa offers a sense of hope. It invites listeners not just to rage but to awaken. This is music for those who have seen the edge, survived, and returned changed. It is not about escaping pain. It is about turning toward it with clear eyes and an open heart This is music built on scars, faith, rhythm, and resolve.

About SUPREME MYSTIC:

SUPREME MYSTIC is a spiritually charged heavy rock band from Detroit, Michigan, fusing the grit of hardcore and metal with the depth of Vedic philosophy. Founded in 2023 by frontman and bassist Chino Noir (the evolved moniker of Mike Couls, known for his work with COLD AS LIFE, SWORN ENEMY, MERAUDER, and CRO-MAGS), the band draws from a lifetime of musical warfare and personal transformation. Their sound, described as Mo-Metal and DefRoc, merges elements of post-hardcore, stoner rock, grunge, doom, and groove metal with a message rooted in spiritual evolution, esoteric themes, and inner revolution.

Joined by drummer Jeff Shankin (UNIVERSAL STOMP, EARTHMOVER), guitarist Alfredo Riojas (a BERKLEE-trained shredder), and keyboardist Luis Ulloa (a young devotee of heavy music and mysticism), SUPREME MYSTIC creates music that is as punishing as it is purposeful. Their songs explore karma, mortality, illusion, and rebirth, often weaving in Sanskrit mantras and Eastern iconography with street-level truth and raw energy.

Equal parts intensity and intention, SUPREME MYSTIC is not just another heavy band. It is a movement of sound and spirit. Their debut full-length album Kala Rupa is set for release in Fall 2025.

SUPREME MYSTIC is:

• Chino Noir – Vocals / Bass

• Alfredo Riojas – Lead Guitar / Backup Vocals

• Jeff Shankin – Drums

• Luis Ulloa – Keyboards

Connect with SUPREME MYSTIC:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZALE2btPt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suprememystic

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mMlQnDVeUmaPf7QU97EEs?si=YPv2QVkQQiW3vZ2yRw7IuA

The Veer Union Are Back With a Vengeance In "Caught in the Crossfire" Video

Canadian alt-metal/rock band The Veer Union are back with a vengeance, unleashing their brand new track "Caught in the Crossfire" via Arising Empire. The hard-hitting single blends crushing riffs, soaring hooks, and the emotional intensity that has defined the band's career since breaking through with their 2008 hit "Seasons."
 

With over 290,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, more than 200 million global streams, and a track record of 12 Billboard Rock Radio Top 40 hits, The Veer Union continue to prove why they are an enduring presence in the rock world.
 

"Caught in the Crossfire" marks the latest chapter from the band's upcoming full-length album Reinvention, set for release on February 20, 2026.
 

With "Caught in the Crossfire" out now and Reinvention on the horizon, The Veer Union are showing no signs of slowing down — and this new anthem is proof they're ready for their next era.

Watch the "Caught in the Crossfire" video below and stream the single here. 

Melodic Death Metal Newcomers THE HUNT Debut First Song, "Erratic," with Music Video

Melodic death metal rising stars THE HUNT are now making their debut with the searing new single, "Erratic," along with blistering performance video! The clip, which was directed by Gabriel Connor.

THE HUNT frontman Tony Rauser comments, "'Erratic' is a song that embodies my own experience with anxiety. It's a visceral reaction to a helpless feeling."

Influenced by iconic bands across the genre like At The Gates, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, and others, The Hunt brings a unique blend of memorable guitar riffs, victorious melodies, and aggressive, dynamic vocal interplay to the stage.

The single is the precursor to a forthcoming EP from the band, for which more will be revealed soon... stay tuned!

In addition, THE HUNT will be performing a hometown show tomorrow, September 5, at Knucklehead Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets can be found HERE.

The Hunt Live U.S. Shows:

09/05: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood [TICKETS]

The Hunt is a Melodic Death Metal band originally from Redwood City, California, known regionally for their unique blend of Bay Area Melodic Death Metal. The band is fronted by Tony Rauser, features world class lead guitarist Cameron Stucky (Darkness Everywhere, Sea in the Sky), Jacob Lauing (Phantom Code, ex-Terrestria) on Drums / backing vocals and Dan Saltzman (Illucinus, Fleshspoil) on Bass / backing vocals.

Influenced by iconic bands across the genre like At The Gates, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, and others, The Hunt brings a unique blend of memorable guitar riffs, victorious melodies, and aggressive, dynamic vocal interplay to the stage. The Hunt's lyrics often explore themes of survival, death, triumph, the human experience, and much more.

THE HUNT Lineup:

Tony Rauser (Vocals / Guitar)

Cameron Stucky (Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals)

Dan Saltzman (Bass / Backing Vocals) 

Jacob Lauing (Drums / Backing Vocals)

Mixed and Mastered by Julian Gargiulo 

Links:

BANDCAMP

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

YOUTUBE

APPLE MUSIC

SPOTIFY

INSTAGRAM

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MERCH STORE

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Renowned NYC artist-producer Charlie Nieland returns with new single 'Win' (feat. spiritchild)'

Following his latest masterpiece - 'The Ocean Understands' EP, acclaimed NYC songwriter-producer Charlie Nieland has announced that his forthcoming album'Stories From The Borderlines', set for release on October 24. The first offering from this atmospheric and imaginative collection is 'Win (feat. spiritchild)'. 

Defying expectations, 'Win' is a postpunk mini-epic that starts as a piano-led hymn, becomes an explosive jangling anthem and winds up with a spectacular turn by Staten Island-based activist / rapper spiritchild. This new music arrives on the trail of Nieland's recent 'The Ocean Understands' EP and videos for 'Redshift' and 'Drown', directed by multi-faceted NYC-based artist Hypnodoll.

"The material for 'Stories From The Borderlines' got its start in the NYC performance series The Bushwick Book Club in response to various literary sources. The lead single 'Win' is actually a song about surrender - “I just want you to win”,  written as part of Bushwick Book Club’s residency for Banned Book Week at the Kurt Vonnegut Library and Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana," says Charlie Nieland.

"I was struck by the fearful response to the coming-of-age YA novel "All Boys Aren’t Blue" by the young, gay, African-American author George M. Johnson, which was the second most banned book in 2023. Book banning ultimately backfires. The act of hiding something from ourselves forces discovery. It begs us to honor what we don’t yet understand. Our fragile self-created identities - especially those formed in opposition to our adversaries - dissolve in the bright light of our interdependence. Our shared divinity. In a flash, the chorus woke me up in the middle of the night. “Go ahead and take my place. Take a look at my face. This is how it begins”.

Nieland's backstory is extensive, having written, performed and produced music for decades. He has written for and produced such artists as Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Blondie and Scissor Sisters, as well as scoring the feature film 'The Safety of Objects' (with Glenn Close), Showtime's pilot episode of 'The L Word' and the VH-1documentary 'NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell'.

Charlie was awarded a Gold record (UK) for his production work on Blondie's 'Greatest Hits Sight & Sound' and achieved a Top 10 Billboard Dance Chart Position with Debbie Harry's single 'Two Times Blue', which he co-wrote and produced.

Presenting a visceral blend of post punk, glam, dream pop and progressive rock, the forthcoming album also involves an appearance by keyboardist Joe McGinty (The Psychedelic Furs, Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, Polyvox). Atmospheric, with sweeping melodies and restless rhythms, these unique soundscapes promise an immersive journey, showcasing Nieland's continued evolution as an artist and producer. 

After 20 years with dreampop band Her Vanished Grace, Nieland established himself as a solo artist rich on nuanced songwriting and sonic exploration, releasing 'Ice Age' (2014), followed by 'Hopeful Monsters' (2016) and ‘Divisions' album (2021). Half of the literature-inspired duo Lusterlit with Susan Hwang, he also produces and co-hosts the 'An Embarrassment of Prog' podcast.

'Win (feat. spiritchild)' is available from digital music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where Nieland's latest EP 'The Ocean Understands' EP can also be found. The full 'Stories From The Borderlines' album, out on October 24, can now be pre-ordered.

SINGLE CREDITS 
'Win (feat. spiritchild)' written by Charlie Nieland and spiritchild



Recorded at Saturation Point Studios (Brooklyn, NY) from January 2023 to April 2025

Charlie Nieland - vocals, electric guitars, bass, piano, electric piano, virtual mellotrons and string machines, percussion
spiritchild - vocals
Billy Loose - drums

Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Charlie Nieland
Cover Art by Hypnodoll™ 

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Video for 'Win (feat. spiritchild) by Charlie Nieland
Videos for 'Redshift' and 'Drown' by Hypnodoll™
Photography by Alice Teeple
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