CONEY HATCH'S CLASSIC SELF-TITLED DEBUT ISSUED AS EXPANDED 2LP SET, ANNOUNCE UPCOMING TORONTO SHOW

Fans of Canadian hard rock legends Coney Hatch will soon be able to experience their classic self-titled debut album with fully remastered audio by acclaimed engineer Harry Hess. On October 24, 2025, "Coney Hatch" will be reissued via Anthem Records, marking the anniversary of the band’s gold debut album some four decades after its original May 21, 1982 release. 

To celebrate this iconic release, the band have announced their only appearance of 2025 with a special up close and unplugged performance on Friday, November 14 at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto. 

To order tickets, visit: https://www.theredwoodtheatre.com/event-details/coneyhatch  

This beautiful 2LP reissue breathes new life into the classic album. Featuring the group's classic line-up (singer/guitarist Carl Dixon, singer/bassist Andy Curran, lead guitarist Steve Shelski, and drummer Dave Ketchum, the debut spawned such classic rock gems as "Devil's Deck," bringing out every searing riff and soaring vocal with stunning clarity and power.

"After over four decades of touring and recording, it’s truly special to see this anniversary release come to life," Curran says. "The artwork, rare photos, and the discovery of the Cleveland Agora live audio from our very first show in the USA add a perfect finishing touch for  the band and our dedicated fans."

And collectors take note: the blue/orange 2LP edition is a LIMITED EDITION first pressing of ONLY 500 UNITS available! 

To order the album, visit: https://lnk.to/ConeyHatchAnniversary 

Adding to the release are never-before-heard "Live in Cleveland" recordings, captured at the band's first-ever U.S. show at the iconic Agora Ballroom in 1982. This raw, high-energy performance showcases the band at their hard-hitting best and marks a key moment in their rise in the music scene just prior to joining Judas Priest on a 30 date North American "Screaming for Vengeance" tour.

Dixon adds, "Our show at the Redwood Theatre will be the first time presenting the mighty Hatch sound in an Unplugged & Acoustic format. Still intense, with the same tightness and power that all these years together have built, but with more nuance and emphasis on the songs and vocals. We have some surprises planned and we can't wait to show off our skills in a new setting!" 

Fans can dig deeper into the band's history with ultra-rare photos unearthed from the personal archives of the band members, offering an intimate glimpse into Coney Hatch’s early years.

This release includes rare 1982 vintage audio sound bites from Kim Mitchell, where he reflects on producing the band during their formative days.

This is a must-have collector’s item for die-hard fans and music history buffs.

Anthem's first pressing for Canada on opaque blue vinyl and translucent orange vinyl, includes: 

• The fully remastered debut album “Coney Hatch” 

• Three bonus Tracks: “Dreamland”, “Where I Draw The Line” and “Sin After Sin (Demo)” previously only available on UK import version of the album. 

• Never-before-heard "Live at The Agora Cleveland, 1982" recordings  

• Ultra-rare photos unearthed from the band’s personal archives 

• Rare 1982 vintage audio sound bites from Kim Mitchell 

Come Friday, October 24th, get ready to experience this '80s rock classic like you never have before!

Garmarna Winners of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest

For the past three decades, Garmarna have won equal praise from metal heads and folk lovers. On their seventh and most recent album, the Swedes continued to weave traditional medieval tales with rock, pop, dance and other modern-day inventions, alongside executive producer Christopher Juul from Season of Mist labelmates Heilung. In 2021, Förbundet was nominated for Folk Album of the Year by the Grammis. Now, four years later, its opening song is taking home a different award. 

Today, Garmarna are proud to announce that "Ramunder" was selected by The John Lennon Songwriting Contest as the Session I Grand Prize Winner in the World category. The prize package for this award includes a Taylor acoustic-electric guitar and more than $4,000 in recording equipment.

"It's a great honor to receive this award", says Garmarna, who were selected as a finalist by the same contest in 2021 for their song "Dagen Flyr". "John Lennon and The Beatles pushed the envelope on what you can do in just about every field of the music business. Throughout our 35 year career, we've always aimed to do the same by mixing traditional Swedish ballads with contemporary influences. We always try to stay curious and bend the rules, with feet firmly planted in the ballad tradition".
          
Watch the video for "Ramunder" below:

Förbundet is out now on Season of Mist

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While they've always pulled from the darker chapters of Swedish folklore, "Ramunder" claims the crown as Garmarna's most chilling tale. Reimagined by razor-sharp acoustics, distorted grooves and a stomping drum beat, the opening of Förbundet sets a rather bloody scene with the tale of a warrior that destroys his enemies purely for the sake of his own enjoyment.

However, "Ramunder" isn't all doom and gloom. Anders Norudde saws his moraharpa with devilish delight. The Swedish multi-instrumentalist, composer, carpenter and violin-maker is a member of Hedningarna, the fellow groundbreaking Swedish folk band who were an early inspiration for Garmarna.       

Next year, Garmarna will face the Session II Grand Prize Winner in a public vote to determine the overall winner for the World category. 

When asked about how fans have responded to their different influences and diverse output over the years, Stefan cannot definitively say because their followers are seemingly fluid in their tastes as well. “Sometimes we’ve thought the audience will hate the new stuff, all jungle beats or house or pop or whatever,” he says. “The audience is a mix of metal heads, folk enthusiasts, hipsters, and just casual music lovers of all ages. Along the way, they have seemed to like what we do! We know that a lot of people wished the return album 6 would have been a bit more traditional, but then a lot of people also praised it for being 'so much GARMARNA' in the sense that it took an unexpected turn somewhere new.”

Their loyal acolytes should be pleased with 'Förbundet', and they will likely draw in new converts as well. You're next.

Lineup
Emma Härdelin: Vocals, violin
Stefan Brisland-Ferner: Violin, Viola, Hurdy gurdy, Keyboards, Nordic bowed lyre, Kantele, Moraharpa, Mouth harp, Electronics, Electric guitar, Mandolin, Backing vocals
Gotte Ringqvist: Acoustic guitar, Hardanger fiddle, backing vocals
Rickard Westman: Electric guitar, Electric bass
Jens Höglin: Drums, Percussion, Electronics

Guest musicians
Maria Franz: Vocals on ”Två Systrar”
Anders Norudde: Moraharpa on ”Ramunder”
Ulf Gruvberg: Vocals on ”Lussi Lilla”
 
Producer
Stefan Brisland-Ferner

Executive producer
Christopher Juul

Mixing
Christopher Juul

Mastering
Christopher Juul

Recording studios
DNA Studios in Stockholm with Stefan Brisland-Ferner
Studio NEVO Sundsvall with Stefan Brisland-Ferner and Henrik Heinrich
Studio Cobra Stockholm with Christian Gabel

Cover art
Axel Torvenius

Bio
Bryan Reesman

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Stream
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Available formats:
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12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold ​- Silver
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Gold
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Red


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Behemoth Premiere Video for "Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)"

Kings of extreme metal, BEHEMOTH, have announced the premiere of the music video for the song "Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)," the vicious closing track of their critically acclaimed most recent album, The Shit Ov God, which was released in May 2025.

The video for "Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)" is the latest in a series of stylistically very different, but masterfully crafted, high-concept music videos for BEHEMOTH's thirteenth studio album, where each clip is perfectly tailored to the tone and atmosphere of the respective song.

The video arrives just in time for BEHEMOTH's upcoming live shows, because on September 19, they will embark on a Latin American tour with supports DEICIDE and NIDHOGG, please scroll down for all confirmed dates.

Don't forget to check out The Shit Ov God — BEHEMOTH's most inflammatory and extreme record to date!

Purchase/stream the album The Shit Ov God here. 

Watch the video for "Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)" Below.

The Shit Ov God Album Cover by Bartek Rogalewicz/LODGE.BLACK

ALL HELL - Sunsetter

ALL HELL returns from the shadows with their fifth full-length album, Sunsetter, arriving October 10, 2025 on Terminus Hate City. From their origins in Asheville, North Carolina in 2013, the band has carved a singular path through the underground, blending elements of first wave black metal, deathrock, punk, and film score atmospheres into something entirely their own. Sunsetter is the culmination of years of evolution and hardship, a concept record that stretches from ancient myth to modern apocalypse, driven by fire, blood, and vision.

The band (Jacob Curwen on guitar and vocals, Erik Ballantyne on bass, and Elanti on drums) began work on Sunsetter after the release of 2019’s The Witch’s Grail. Progress was slow and plagued by constant disruption. The pandemic struck, personal tragedies followed, and devastating floods hit their home region. In the midst of all this, the band found themselves burned out and disillusioned with metal entirely. But after stepping back and rediscovering their creative hunger, they emerged with a record that is not only their most metal release to date, but also their most fully realized.

Sunsetter tells a sprawling, violent tale of exile, rebirth, and cosmic vengeance. The story begins in ancient times with the curse of Cain, the first murderer, cast into the land of Nod where he joins with Lilith, the exiled first wife of Adam. From their union comes a cursed bloodline. The album’s opening track, “Exiled into Nod,” skips any slow buildup and immediately drops the listener into the chaos of this mythic prayer. It is followed by “Dominus Sanguis, Domina Nox,” a dark hymn to the Lord of Blood and the Lady of Night, and then “The Violent Brood,” a classic ALL HELL track that portrays the frenzy of being hunted by Cain's spawn.

“The Bleeding” flips the perspective and explores the mind of a predator, with a guest solo from Nate Garnette of SKELETONWITCH adding another layer of menace. The title track, “Sunsetter,” takes a more triumphant tone, capturing the defiance and pride of the children of Cain as they reject the sun and claim dominion over the night. Its straightforward power made it the obvious choice for the album’s name.

Side two of the album begins with “The Flood and the Death,” a cinematic, spoken-word interlude that sets the stage for a shift in time. The next chapter takes place centuries later, where the bloodline of Cain has survived the flood and reemerges in the present. “Behold the Night” brings this rebirth to life with driving energy and shifting dynamics. “Path of Cain” offers a darkly anthemic reflection on lineage, sin, and survival.

The final act of the album accelerates toward doom. “Sacrifice to Shadow” portrays a cult's plea for the return of their ancient masters, while “The Ancients Rise” delivers on that prophecy with grinding riffs and ominous brass that call back to the album’s ancient beginnings. The closing track, “The Outer Night,” brings it all to an end. It begins with militaristic urgency, climbs to apocalyptic grandeur, and fades into the cold silence of a world overrun. Cain and Lilith return, and the sun sets for the last time.

The album was recorded, mixed, and engineered by Chris Adams at Hidden Audio, with mastering by Jacob Curwen. The visual aesthetic, including the album art, was also created by Curwen, preserving the band’s independent and uncompromising approach.

The sun fades. The night takes hold. The world belongs to ALL HELL.

About ALL HELL:

ALL HELL is a blackened metal trio from Asheville, North Carolina, known for their relentless fusion of first wave black metal, deathrock, punk, and horror-driven storytelling. Since forming in 2013, the band has carved out a distinct identity rooted in occult themes, razor-sharp riffs, and a fierce DIY ethos. Their sound is aggressive, stripped-down, and deeply atmospheric — a raw, unfiltered descent into myth, violence, and the supernatural.

With five full-length albums and an EP to their name, including 2025’s apocalyptic concept record Sunsetter, ALL HELL has evolved from a local cult favorite into a powerful underground force. Their live presence has taken them across the U.S., sharing stages with acts like RINGWORM, BLACK TUSK, PROFANATICA, and TURN COLD, and performing at festivals such as Decibel Metal and Beer Fest, Dark Lord Day, and RPM Fest.

The current lineup, Jacob Curwen (guitar and vocals), Erik Ballantyne (bass), and Elanti (drums), continues to push the band’s sound forward while staying true to its core. With each release, ALL HELL digs deeper into a unique mythos that spans history, horror, and apocalypse, embracing the dark, the ugly, and the eternal night.

ALL HELL is:

• Jacob Curwen – Guitar and Vocals

• Erik Ballantyne – Bass

• Elanti – Drums

Connect with ALL HELL:

Bandcamp: https://allhell.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/allhellband
Instagram: https://instagram.com/allhellband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FVXnF7zGfuo8WF5qq4XHK
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/be/artist/all-hell/925520478

WATCH Drowning Pool Perform “Bodies” with Offset on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” ​

Last night, multi-platinum superstar Offset joined hard rockers Drowning Pool to perform his genre-crossing smash single “Bodies” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Joined by Atlanta standout J.I.D and hit-making producer BNYX®, Offset tore into the hard-rocking “Bodies” from his new KIARI:OFFSET deluxe album — but instead of sampling the iconic whispered hook and grinding guitar from Drowning Pool’s 2001 nü-metal hit of the same name, they had the real thing. Watch the instantly legendary performance below.

Drowning Pool is officially back in the studio, crafting a brand-new EP set for release in 2026 via SBG Records. This highly anticipated project will mark the next chapter in the band’s legacy as they gear up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut album, Sinner.

Since its release in 2001, Sinner has become a defining record in modern rock, featuring the anthemic hit “Bodies,” which remains a cultural staple across radio, sports arenas, and entertainment to this day. With the 25-year milestone approaching, Drowning Pool is ready to honor their history while pushing their sound forward.

The forthcoming EP will be a powerful reminder of why Drowning Pool remains one of rock’s most enduring acts.

Further details on the EP, anniversary celebrations, and touring plans will be announced in the coming months.

Known for their iconic anthem “Bodies,” Drowning Pool needs no introduction. This breakout single propelled them to international recognition, leaving an indelible mark on the nu metal landscape. The song’s relentless energy and defiant spirit resonated with a generation, becoming an anthem for moshers, metalheads, and fans of electrifying live performances.

Ryan McCombs played a pivotal role in the band’s evolution, joining their ranks in the aftermath of the tragic loss of beloved frontman Dave Williams. His powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence breathed new life into Drowning Pool, solidifying their status as metal titans. Songs like “37 Stitches,” “Feel Like I Do,” and “Turn So Cold” catapulted them to new heights, earning them a place among the genre’s heavyweights.

Yet, Drowning Pool’s story is not just about music; it’s a testament to enduring friendships and a shared passion for their craft. Ryan’s return to the band in 2023 marks a reunion of kindred spirits, a return to the roots of their musical journey. As he succinctly puts it, “Just being back in the same room together after so many years… was a quick reminder as to why I considered them to be my best friends in the business back in the day.”

Drowning Pool’s return is a testament to the enduring power of their music, a reminder that their unapologetic spirit continues to strike chords with audiences worldwide. The band experienced a triumphant resurgence in 2023 and with new music on the horizon, a 2025 calendar proving that the demand for the band isn’t about to slow down.., Drowning Pool has a white knuckle grip on their present and future with no plans to slow down.

Photo credit: Todd Owyoung/NBC

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ROMAN CANDLE Ignite A New Era With New Single “Fire In The Night Sky Forever”

Las Vegas hardcore force Roman Candle return today with “Fire In The Night Sky Forever”, a blistering new single and video that tears through themes of betrayal, punishment, and self-resurrection. Anchored in raw emotional unrest and delivered with razorwire precision, the track captures the band at their most volatile. Also announced today is the band's signing to world renowned independent label, Sumerian Records. Listen to "Fire In The Night Sky Forever" HERE and watch the accompanying music video below.

“To us, Fire In the Night Sky Forever is not just the embodiment of rage, but also a harsh confrontation. We’ve been working on this release for quite some time, and we’re so stoked to finally be putting it out. Having the support from Sumerian is an honor and we would not be here without the love from everyone that has been on our side since day one. ”

With an unrelenting live reputation and a full album on the way (more on that soon), “Fire In The Night Sky Forever” offers a searing preview of what's to come next and makes one thing clear, Roman Candle have every intention of setting everything ablaze.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Roman Candle is a visceral and emotionally charged hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari (vocals) and Jonas Vece (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their former project sowithout., the two formed Roman Candle with a vision to push the boundaries of hardcore through vulnerability, intensity, and intentionality.

Rooted in the lineage of bands like Saetia, Touché Amoré, and Poison the Well, Roman Candle blends classic “screamo” sensibilities with a modern edge—balancing raw catharsis and poetic tension. Their 2022 debut EP Discount Fireworks marked them as a standout in the Las Vegas underground. After spending much of 2023 & 2024 showcasing their new material live, the band's reputation for emotionally resonant, tightly wound songs that leave nothing on the table was further cemented. The band also spent a considerable amount of time on the road with bands like Dying Wish, Boundaries, Militare Gun, Foreign Hands, Pool Kids and one off shows with Touche Amore, Botch, Better Lovers and more.

Known for fiercely passionate live performances, Roman Candle has become a vital voice in the evolving Las Vegas hardcore scene. As a femme-fronted band, Piper Ferrari brings a rare and welcome presence to the genre, challenging norms and creating space for a more inclusive scene. Alongside Jonas Vece’s cutting guitar work and atmospheric tension, the band captures a sense of urgency that’s both deeply personal and powerfully collective.

With a full-length album on the horizon and growing attention beyond their hometown, Roman Candle is shaping a future for screamo that feels just as emotionally immediate as its roots.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

PREYRS Reveal "Zeros, Ones & Lies" Video

PREYRS, a visceral new force in alternative rock and metal, reveal their second ever single, "Zeros, Ones & Lies," out now via Pelagic Records.

Watch the live session video below. 

Stream the single here. 

PREYRS is the brainchild of Belfast rock artist Amy Montgomery and drummer/producer Michael Mormecha. Fusing raw alternative rock energy with the weight of metal, the quartet's music is an electrifying clash of aggression and euphoria, darkness and uplift, chaos and control. Elements of artists as disparate as Nine Inch Nails, Chelsea Wolfe, Sonic Youth, and Julie Christmas combine to delirious and heady effect.

New single, the high-octane "Zeros, Ones & Lies," wrestles with the spiritual toll of being fed constant footage of atrocity and catastrophe by a media that accepts no responsibility for their part in the global race to the bottom. The track bursts into furious life with urgent, double-time drums met by guitars distorted to the brink of destruction before the song all but caves in on itself as Amy quietly asks of us: "Can you feel it? / Like a river / It flows so silently / It flows so violently."

Busking on the streets of Belfast from the age of 15, Amy Montgomery met multi-instrumentalist Michael Mormecha a few years later and they've been working together ever since. Both songwriters in their own right, Michael fronted renowned Irish post-hardcore outfit Mojo Fury and worked as a producer for artists including The Bonnevilles, Mojo Fury, and Joshua Burnside. They're joined as PREYRS by longtime guitarist Nolan Donelly and new bass player Ciarán McGreevy.

Known for electrifying live performances, PREYRS made their UK festival debut at Bloodstock Open Air this August and appeared at Stendhal Festival in Ireland. Nominated as "Best Live Act" and "Best Artist" at the Northern Ireland Music Prize, Amy’s undeniably fierce and captivating frontperson energy has been her secret weapon often described as "otherworldly" or "a force of nature." For those seeking the epic, the healing, the aggressive and the unrelenting pulse of alternative rock and metal, PREYRS are it.

PREYRS will be supporting punk legends New Model Army across Europe this winter. 

Info about PREYRS live dates here. 

PREYRS ARE: 
Amy Montgomery — Vocals
Micheal Mormecha — Drums
Nolan Donelly — Guitars
Ciarán McGreevy — Bass

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'IT COMES FOR YOU'

Prolific metal band FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY deliver an unrelenting standalone single, perfectly titled 'It Comes For You'. The track is an aggressive, full-throttle journey right out of the gate; masterfully blending the band's older sound with the high-caliber production and songwriting that has become a hallmark of FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY. 'It Comes For You' was recorded earlier this year at Graphic Nature Audio in Kinnelon NJ with the bands own Will Putney handling the production, mixing and mastering. The cover artwork was created by Jorden Haley.

Watch the visual onslaught that Eric Richter at Channel 13 Productions created for 'It Comes For You', below:

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY's Will Putney states, "An aggressive offering from our camp felt like an appropriate response to the current climate of class disparity and political overreach. Sometimes I feel like we’re beating a dead horse over here but it’s important to consistently remind the listener to remain intolerant of such authoritarian rule.  Believe it or not, but one day, it comes for you."

Stream/purchase 'It Comes For You':
https://ffaa.bfan.link/it-comes-for-you

Last year, the band released their seventh studio album The Nothing That Is which featured the singles 'Hostage', 'Savior Of None / Ashes Of All', 'Lower Purpose', and 'Red Horizon'. Stream/purchase The Nothing That Is at https://ffaa.bfan.link/the-nothing-that-is

In less than 3 weeks, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY will join KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on their headlining tour across UK and Europe. The 25-date trek will kick-off in off on September 29th in Lisbon and will make stops in London and Berlin before concluding in Helsinki on December 3rd. Joining them for the complete tour is DECAPITATED whereas the first leg of the tour will have HATEBREED and the second leg will include EMPLOYED TO SERVE.

Tickets for all upcoming shows are available now. For additional information, visit: https://fitforanautopsy.co/pages/tour

Today, the band also announces their Australian headlining dates. Support for the 7-date run will include BODYSNATCHER, VOLATILE WAYS and PAIN BODY.
Tickets for the Australian dates will go on sale on September 11 at https://fitforanautopsy.co/pages/tour

About:
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY’s acclaimed 2022 album On What the Future Holds was the band’s highest-charting release to date, becoming the first of their six full-lengths to reach the Top 25 of the Billboard 200. But while some musicians would take such an achievement as a cue to duplicate whatever worked last time, or maybe even tailor their sound to boost its commercial appeal, the band—vocalist Joe Badolato, guitarists Will Putney, Patrick Sheridan, and Tim Howley, bassist Peter Spinazola, and drummer Josean Orta—simply continued to evolve along their own path. The Nothing That Is, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY’s seventh and latest album (and third for Nuclear Blast), bears no sign whatsoever of commercial concession or rehashed past glories. Instead, the ten-song album finds the band exploring moodier textures and deeper emotions that add new power and dynamics to their already brutal and complex music, while also completely tuning out the ambient noise of passing musical trends and the expectations of the outside world. Produced by Putney at his Graphic Nature Audio studio in Kinnelon, New Jersey, The Nothing That Is is an album filled with anger, frustration, and crushing despair. Songs like "Hostage", "Red Horizon", "Lower Purpose", and the pummeling title track grapple with the horrors that the human race has unnecessarily inflicted upon the world, while the epic, introspective closer "The Silver Sun" reflects bitterly upon our uncertain future. Built to be listened to in its entirety in a single sitting, The Nothing That Is flows like the gripping soundtrack to a documentary film of our increasingly dystopian existence. A ringing wake-up call for humanity and a thoroughly intense listening experience, The Nothing That Is brims with both aggression and melody, it's bracing music is delivered with the confidence of a band that has honed its skills and forged its sense of purpose through fifteen-plus years of all-out live shows. Sufficiently secure of their place in the metal firmament to let their music go wherever feels right for a particular song, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY have delivered what may well be the greatest album of their career.

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY ARE:
Joseph Badolato | Vocals
Patrick Sheridan | Guitar
Timothy Howley | Guitar
Will Putney | Guitar
Peter Blue Spinazola | Bass
Josean Orta Martinez | Drums

Messina Touring Group Elevates Rachel Powers to Vice President

Messina Touring Group (MTG) has elevated Rachel Powers from Vice President of Marketing to Vice President, reflecting her expanding role within the company and her continued impact on the live entertainment industry.
 
“It’s an absolute honor to continue growing with a company known for its unwavering commitment to artists, always putting them and their best interests first,” shares Powers. “I’m fortunate to work alongside some of the most talented professionals in the business, many of whom have helped pave the way for me. It’s been a privilege to support some of the best artists and their incredible teams. I’m especially grateful to Louis for his mentorship and for believing in me – this opportunity means the world.”
 
In addition to prior responsibilities of co-leading the marketing department and overseeing tour marketing for Blake Shelton, Eric Church and Zac Brown Band, this new role expands Powers’ focus beyond marketing to include broader oversight and more deeply involved in high-level decision-making, cross-functional leadership and driving overall growth for the business
 
Powers has been a driving force behind some of country music’s most successful tours. Since 2017, she has overseen tour marketing for Shelton, from his Doing It to Country Songs Tour to his upcoming 2026 Live in Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum.
 
She leads marketing for Church’s highly anticipated Free the Machine Tour launching this weekend, following her work on his The Gather Again Tour, which sold over 860,000 tickets, grossed $100 million, and earned Top Country Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and Church’s record-breaking Double Down Tour in 2019, which sold more than 770,000 tickets, grossed nearly $72 million and made history as the first solo headliner at Nissan Stadium.
 
Her contributions have been widely recognized throughout the industry. She has been named to Billboard’s Country Power Players list (2024, 2025) and Women in Music Executive list (2023, 2025). She was selected for the second cohort of the Country Music Association’s Women’s Leadership Academy, recognized as an inaugural honoree on Pollstar’s Impact: NextGen list in 2019, and invited to join the first class of the American Express Women in Music Leadership Academy.

Photo Credit: Chris Zebo

Boys Like Girls Release "THE HOMECOMING (LIVE FROM THE MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY PARK)"

In 2023, alt-pop powerhouse BOYS LIKE GIRLS made a long-awaited return with Sunday At Foxwoods, their first album in over a decade.

The record is a beautiful meeting of their melody-driven pop anthems delivered with the maturity of a band that had many years of growth in between. It served as a bold reintroduction that resonated with a new generation of listeners, while igniting the hearts of longtime fans.
 
After writing and producing for artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Jason Derulo, frontman and songwriter Martin Johnson brought a sharpened pen and a deeper sense of purpose back to the mic.
 

With renewed energy, the band performed a sold-out show to 5,000 fans on October 26, 2023 on their hometown stage at Boston's MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park.
 
The 120-minute set was filmed and captured BLG in their most natural state — on the stage and in front of fans in unfiltered, electric, and unforgettable fashion.

Today, the band releases THE HOMECOMING (LIVE FROM THE MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY PARK) — a living, breathing document of the evening. Listen here.

BLG also orchestrated fan-first promotional events around the launch. 

Ahead of the album release, the band hosted a premiere of the live concert film for an intimate gathering of lucky winner at Brain Dead Studios on Fairfax last Friday, September 5.

The full film is now available to view via YouTube and Veeps.

Boys Like Girls will also perform a free show tonight, Monday, September 8 at The Echo in Los Angeles. 

BLG will embark on a slew of upcoming tour dates that run through October. The band has also announced several festival appearances and will be serving as support to The Jonas Brothers through October, as well. So it's a busy few months of touring ahead  Get tickets here.

BOYS LIKE GIRLS ON TOUR:
9/11 — Spokane, WA — Spokane County Interstate Fair*
10/3 — North Kansas City, MO —  VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Kansas City
10/18 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young*
10/19 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young*
11/16 — Orlando, FL — Warped Tour*
*FESTIVAL DATES
 
WITH THE JONAS BROTHERS:
9/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/18 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
9/20 — Portland, OR — Moda Center
9/22 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
9/25 — San Francisco, CA — Chase Center
9/26 — Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center
9/27 — Anaheim, CA — Honda Center
9/28 — Phoenix, AZ — PHX Arena
9/30 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
10/2 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
10/5 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena
10/6 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center

Push Puppets present heart-melting single 'Probably', showcasing new 'Tethered Together' album

Chicago indie pop-rock outfit Push Puppets present 'Probably', with an endearing video that pays homage to a very special basset hound named Louie. This is the latest audio-visual offering from the band's fourth multifaceted album 'Tethered Together', released via Flowering Tree Music.

Push Puppets creates songs with earworm melodies and shiny production that belie often-bittersweet sentiments. This is the creative outlet for singer-songwriter and guitarist Erich Specht (lead vocals, guitar), who is joined by a core of Steve Frisbie (backup vocals, guitar), Kyle Magnusson (keyboards), John William Lauler (bass) and Greg Essig (drums).

"Probably" is a song celebrating the life of a loved one who has moved to the other side. The verses, sung in harmony, build to a chorus that expresses a desire to send one last message. An instrumental break featuring a string quartet elevates the final chorus and outro to a dramatic and powerful conclusion.

Erich Specht shares, "I wrote this song for my awesome big basset hound Louie when he died.  It's meant to be a celebration of the time together with someone who has passed."

A real demonstration of team-work, this videos was produced by Scott Thiele and Sebastian Gonzales and features artwork and animation by renowned Turkish artist Uluc Ali Kilic with video editing and animation by Tcomas Studio. Push Puppets are joined here by a string quartet with Stephanie “Sly” Young on violin, Katherine Andrick on viola, Molly Rife on cello and Kelly Jozwiak on violin (note: Janis Sakai performs in the audio recording).

Produced by Doug McBride (Smashing Pumpkins, Veruca Salt, Silversun Pickups, Cheap Trick) and Erich Specht, ‘Tethered Together’ was mixed and mastered by Doug McBride at Gravity Studios in Chicago. Most of the songs on this album also involve a string quartet, with a horn section on one.

Erich Specht crafts deeply moving music with a masterful blend of soaring harmonies, sharp guitar lines, and sweeping keyboard and string arrangements - all of this anchored by a powerful rhythm section. Exploring themes of love, heartache, and the complexities of human existence, his lyrics feel both poetic and natural, locking into the melodies with precision. This album is a testament to his raw honesty, inviting listeners on a truly unpredictable and heartfelt journey.

'Probably' follows the band's latest offering - 'Shake It Like You Mean It', a lighthearted Spanish-tinged rocker about lowering your inhibitions, with a video resembling a silent movie flashback to 1894-1927 with footage of pie fights, magic, dancing and dating.

Earlier, Push Puppets shared 'Launching a Satellite', a brilliant hymn on insecurity, 'This Whole Endeavor', exploring the ebb and flow of a past relationship set to a memorable piano riff, the arena-rock anthem ‘Similar’ about universal connections, the super-catchy 'Hearts Aren’t Souvenirs', the AM-friendly anthem 'Probably', and 'All Together On 3', highlighting the strength found in unity.

After a lighthearted interlude with the retro rocker 'Tell Colleen to Calm Down', the album delves into the pain of lost love in the Americana-influenced'Hearts Are Fragile' before reaching a powerful and dramatic conclusion with 'The Logical Conclusion', driven by intense strings and piano.

The 'Tethered Together' album is out now, available on CD, digitally on fine digital platforms. It can be obtained in either format directly from the artist via Bandcamp. 

ALBUM CREDITS
Lyrics & music by Erich Specht (ASCAP)
Produced by Doug McBride and Erich Specht
Mixed & mastered by Doug McBride at Gravity Studios
Recorded in Chicago at Gravity Studios and Erich Specht's studio
Erich Specht – lead vocals, guitars, string arrangements
Steve Frisbie – backup vocals
Kyle Magnusson – keyboards
John William Lauler – bass
Greg Essig - drums
Stephanie “Sly” Young – violin
Janis Sakai – violin
Katherine Andrick – viola
Molly Rife – cello
Mitch “The Lip” Goldman – trumpet on ;Hearts Aren't Souvenirs’
Tom Trinka – saxophone on ‘Hearts Aren't Souvenirs"
Norman Friede – trombone on ‘Hearts Aren't Souvenirs’
Tommi Zender – add. vocals, guitar, charango on ‘This Whole Endeavor’ & ‘Hearts Are Fragile’
Cover artwork by Crow Prints
Released & published by Flowering Tree Music (ASCAP)
Videos produced by Scott Thiele and Sebastian Gonzales
Artwork and animation by Uluc Ali Kilic
Video editing and animation by Tcomas Studio
Artist photos by Gabi Bucataru
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 


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Ray Luzier & Billy Sheehan Join KALAMITY KILLS on “I Don’t Know”

Rising rock force KALAMITY KILLS unleashes a bold and reverent take on “I Don’t Know” with their latest video release, featuring powerhouse drummer Ray Luzier (KORN) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS). This electrifying reinterpretation of the classic track pays homage to the enduring legacy of the Prince of Darkness himself: OZZY OSBOURNE.

The idea for the tribute was sparked after the band witnessed OZZY’s final performance at the Back to the Beginning Concert in Birmingham, England. Deeply moved, KALAMITY KILLS set out to honor the icon who shaped so much of their musical DNA.

Guitarist JAMEY PERRENOT, whose playing is deeply influenced by the late, great RANDY RHOADS, infused this version of “I Don’t Know” with both reverence and fire. Fans of OZZY will also hear subtle nods to other classics woven throughout: a sonic Easter egg hunt for the diehards.

Special thanks to Ray Luzier and Billy Sheehan for joining the sonic rebellion on this one.

The release also comes with news that the Expanded Edition of Kalamity Kills will be available on September 9, 2025. This edition will include brand-new tracks, alternate mixes, and exclusive content on CD in limited quantities. A candy apple red vinyl edition is set to follow in April 2026.

About KALAMITY KILLS

KALAMITY KILLS is a hard rock band forged in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Jamie Rowe and guitarist/producer Jamey Perrenot, the band emerged from the ashes of a solo project into a fully realized sonic assault—fueled by raw emotion, modern aggression, and a deep respect for rock’s roots. With a sound that fuses the swagger of classic hard rock with the intensity and polish of modern metal, KALAMITY KILLS strikes a rare balance between power and vulnerability.

Best known for their debut self-titled album Kalamity Kills, the band quickly turned heads thanks to high-profile collaborations with members of KORN, 3 DOORS DOWN, LA GUNS, CONQUER DIVIDE, and UNDEROATH. Their music has earned national airplay on SIRIUSXM’s Octane, landed on the Billboard Active Rock charts, and crossed over into viral success without ever chasing trends.

More than just a studio project, KALAMITY KILLS is a growing force with a full live lineup, including bassist/vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock and drummer Rob Bodley. Their songs—ranging from explosive anthems to brutally honest ballads—tackle themes of faith, failure, hypocrisy, redemption, and the messy beauty of being human.

KALAMITY KILLS is for the outsiders, the misfits, the ones who’ve been burned and are still standing. Loud. Unapologetic. Unforgettable.
KALAMITY KILLS is:

• Jamie Rowe – Lead Vocals

• Jamey Perrenot – Guitar / Producer

• Julia Lauren Bullock – Bass / Vocals (Live)

• Rob Bodley – Drums (Live)
   

Connect with KALAMITY KILLS:

• Website: https://kalamitykills.com

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/kalamitykills

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/kalamitykills

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• Jamie Rowe on X: https://x.com/jamierowe

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/kalamitykills

• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/kalamitykills

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Q7zrZUeUnTrX0OC2FvTqU?si=qZPINKoURFONBasOc9iB3g

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kalamity-kills/1636401395

TEETH | RELEASE VISUALIZER VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW SINGLE 'BLUE AND COLD'

Coming off a string of SOLD OUT shows with the CANCER BATS and a North American direct support run with NORMA JEAN, Canadian hardcore/metal powerhouse TEETH delivered their latest offering in the form of a 2 song EP. l Am the Way to Oblivion is raw and features unrelenting aggression while serving blended chaotic riffs, crushing breakdowns, and visceral intensity. 

Today, the band release the chaotic video visualizer for the track 'Blue And Cold' off l Am the Way to Oblivion. Watch the video below:

TEETH comments, “'Blue and Cold' was inspired by the loss of a close friend and bandmate who passed away in my arms. It’s a song born from grief, the fight to hold on, and the lasting impact of that night."

Stream l Am the Way to Oblivion:
https://teeth.bfan.link/i-am-the-way-to-oblivion

Later this week, TEETH will kick-off back to back Fall treks. On the 12th, they will join HE IS LEGEND on their 20th anniversary of Suck Out the Poison. The 11-date trek will include EYES SET TO KILL, and DOWNSWING as well as see the band perform at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. A few days later, they will head out with FOXLAKE on their 'The New World Heat Tour 2025' with KAONASHI.

Festival dates
09.20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal and Hardcore Festival

HE IS LEGEND Suck Out the Poison Tour
w/ EYES SET TO KILL, and DOWNSWING.

09.12  Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows
09.13  Lowell, MA @ Tafetta
09.14  Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
09.16  Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
09.17  Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
09.18  Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
09.19  Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
09.23  Joliet, IL @ The Forge
09.24  Covington, KY @ Madison Theater
09.25  Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
09.26  Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones

FOXLAKE on their 'The New World Heat Tour 2025' 
with KAONASHI.

09.30 Toledo, OH @ Frankies
10.01 Columbus, OH @ Summit
10.02 Knoxville, TN @ Karn's Community Center
10.03 Nashville , TN @ '58
10.04 Panama City, FL @ T's
10.05 New Orleans, LA @ Southport Music Hall
10.07 Memphis, TN @ Growler's
10.08 Oklahoma City, OK @ New Spot

TEETH is:
Blake Prince | Vocals
Chris LeMasters | Guitar
Bryan Beerbaum | Guitar
Marc Quagliarini | Bass
Seb Lalonde-Ricardi | Drums

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Ponte Del Diavolo Release Roadburn Live Video

Last year, Ponte Del Diavolo made their mark by bridging the gap between two nefarious corners of the underground on their fiery debut album. Fire Blades from the Tomb welds doom and black metal into a towering, twisted new wave of dark art that's as cruel and mesmerizing as their native Italy's infamous Devil's Bridge.

As they prepare to unfurl their next deadly creation, today, Ponte Del Diavolo are releasing a new video from their mesmerizing performance at Roadburn. Weaving enchantments of synth, theremin and clarinet into their ritual dance with death, "Covenant" burns with newfound intensity when stoked by the fiery response from this year's festival crowd. 

Watch Ponte Del Diavolo perform "Covenant" live at Roadburn 2025 Below’

Fire Blades from the Tomb is out now on Season of Mist.

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/PonteFireBlades

Stream: https://orcd.co/firebladesfromthetombpresave

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO bridges the gap between two separate worlds.

The Italian band proposes a Doom / Black metal sound with old-school roots, adding a modern and outside the box background. The female voice - with strong dark wave influences - is the lyric corpus of this strongly esoteric project. The solid presence of two bassists creates the massive foundation for the rhythmic guitar, everything marked by a raw and dynamic drumming.

Mystery of Mystery / Secret Live Session marked the quintet’s debut EP. It was recorded live and without editing at Dracma Studio with the producer L’Ossario in their home base of Turin in March 2020. "I" was released on the web by Iopan Records. It was soon followed by their second single, "The Wickedest Woman In the World".

At the end of 2021, Ponte Del Diavolo recorded their second EP, Sancta Menstruis at Deepest Sea Studio in Turin with Danilo Battocchio. The first single,  "The Unborn", arrived in February 2022.

The band's third EP, Ave Scintilla!, was also recorded in Turin. This time around, they reconvened at Dracma Studio with L'Ossario.

Now that they've signed with Season of Mist, Ponte Del Diavolo are ready to release their debut album. Fire Blades From the Tomb  forgesclassic, cultish doom metal with modern bents of post-punk. Lead single and opening track “Demone” is whipped along by a boiled black bass line and dark-wave induced vocals.

Prepare to cross over into the Italian dark arts.

Line-up
Elena Camusso (as Erba Del Diavolo) - Vocals
Alessio Caruso (as Krhura) - Bass
Andrea l'Abbate (as Kratom) - Bass
Stefano Franchina (as Segale Cornuta) - Drums
Rocco Scuzzarella (as Nerium) - Guitars

Guest Musicians
Andrea l'Abbate - Synth on 'Covenant'.
Lucynine - Theremin on 'Covenant'.
Vittorio Sabelli - Clarinet on 'Covenant', 'Red as the sex of She who lives in death' & 'Nocturnal veil'.
Davide Straccione - Vocals on 'The weeping song'.

Recording Studio
Deepest Sea Studio

Producer & Sound Engineer
Danilo Battocchio

Mixing & Mastering Studio / Engineer
Lunatech Sounds / Dimitris Douvras

Cover Art
Laura Nardelli

Stream: https://orcd.co/firebladesfromthetombpresave​​​​

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/PonteFireBlades

Links:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ponte-del-diavolo/1639072320
Bandcamp: https://pontedeldiavolo666.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PontedelDiavolo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pontedeldiavoloband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mAfr0B2wgIFbVBUAv9btD
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pontedeldiavolo3847

Rocklahoma Draws Nearly 77,000 Fans for an Unforgettable Labor Day Weekend of Rock + Community

Rocklahoma roared back over Labor Day weekend, cementing its place as one of America's premier rock and metal festivals with a total attendance of 76,930 fans across four days!

With headlining sets from Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper, Tom Morello and more!

Rocklahoma once again proved why it's hailed as the biggest rock party in the Midwest.

A WEEKEND OF MILESTONES: 

Record Online Reach:
Rocklahoma's online presence erupted this year with over 4 million in social media engagement and participation more than doubled, with fans devouring backstage clips, pit footage, and fan-shot festival moments and the debut of "Rocklahoma Live," the festival's official backstage broadcast.

CAPTURING THE MOMENTS: 
The Rocklahoma content team, led by Mike and Chantal Savage of Vision Savage Media (Kansas City, MO), delivered wall-to-wall coverage that drove record engagement. From pit-level Knocked Loose footage to cinematic artist and crowd shots, their work helped Rocklahoma dominate social feeds all weekend long.

Unstoppable Crowd Energy:
Even a torrential Sunday rainstorm couldn't slow Rocklahoma down. Instead, thousands turned the grounds into a mud-soaked rave, moshing and dancing in the pits like it was part of the show.

PC:Jason Ytuarte + Vincent Savage 

OPENING THE FESTIVAL: COLLIER CASH: 

Every morning began with Collier Cash, the teenage guitarist who went viral after being invited onstage by the Foo Fighters, delivering a searing live rendition of the National Anthem. His goosebump-inducing performances became a Rocklahoma ritual, reminding fans that before the amps roar, rock still salutes the red, white, and blue.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHTS: 
Marilyn Manson’s Triumphant Return:
Rocklahoma 2025 marked Marilyn Manson's first major tour performance in years and it felt like stepping back into the wild '90s. His eerie stagecraft, dark charisma, and total command of the crowd made his set one of the most talked-about comebacks in recent rock memory.

Alice Cooper Still Reigns:
With snakes, guillotines, and pure rock theater, Alice Cooper turned the Pryor fields into his personal stage play reminding fans why the Godfather of Shock Rock still defines the genre.

Shinedown Ignites the Masses:
Shinedown delivered an arena-sized explosion of light, sound, and anthems. Tens of thousands belted out every lyric in unison, creating a worthy chorus that carried across the Oklahoma night.

Tom Morello's Legacy Lives On:
Morello's guitar pyrotechnics reached new heights when he brought his son on stage for a jaw-dropping father-son guitar duel. The younger Morello stunned the crowd with his chops, proving that rock's fire passes from generation to generation.

Five Finger Death Punch Unleashes the Pit:
Few bands own the pit like Five Finger. Their bone-crushing riffs and commanding energy whipped Rocklahoma into a frenzy, unleashing chaos, sweat, and unity in one of the weekend's heaviest sets.

ABOUT ROCKLAHOMA: 
Rocklahoma is America's biggest Labor Day weekend party, bringing together tens of thousands of rock and metal fans from across the country for four days of camping, community, and live music. Since 2007, the festival has hosted some of the biggest names in rock while celebrating the unique culture of its fans.

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Open the Gates to Babylon with Title Track; New Single & Music Video Out Now

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) have unleashed Babylon, the monumental title track from their upcoming album, set for release on October 3, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

DATOG’s Babylon pulls you in with eastern-tinged melodies and takes you on a magic carpet ride through lands of myth and mystery.

The band describes the song so: “‘Babylon’ is an absolutely worthy title track. Featuring a pounding, ultra-hard riff, plus the vocal melodies of Udo, Peter and Manuela that transport you straight into a fairy tale from “One Thousand and One Nights.” The guitar arrangements and especially Mathias' solo guitar work support the imaginative atmosphere and drive the song to its absolute climax.”

Lyrically, Babylon invites listeners to walk the world of wonders where every tale is true - through mystic havens, desert nights, and golden treasures shining bright for the Holy Queen of Babylon. It’s a song that dares to cross the line between fantasy and heavy metal firepower, guiding fans into a place “where the holy gate’s gonna be your fate.”

Watch it below.

Stream it here: https://datog.rpm.link/babylonsinglePR

As the title track, Babylon is the perfect metaphor for the content of the album itself: behind the holy gates, treasures are unveiled. Both single and music video offer a splendid final taste of DATOG’s unparalleled artistry before the official album release - a musical journey fans will want to experience again and again. 

Set for release on October 3, 2025 by Reigning Phoenix Music, Babylon is now available for pre-order in a variety of stunning formats:

Limited Red, Gold & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl 
Limited Red Opaque & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl 
Gold Opaque Double Vinyl 
Deluxe Earbook Edition with CD and enhanced 36-page booklet 
Digipak CD featuring a 24-page booklet 
Jewelcase CD featuring a 24-page booklet 

Pre-orders are available now - secure your copy of this powerful statement from one of metal’s most iconic voices and this extraordinary band: https://datog.rpm.link/babylonPR

DATOG are:

Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals

Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals

Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys

Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals

Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals

Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

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Jah Wobble shares 'Tyson Dub Remix' video from 'Dub Volume 1' album ahead of Euro-UK tour

Legendary bass player and vocalist Jah Wobble has released the animated video for 'Tyson Dub Remix', a solid gem from his new album ‘Dub Volume 1', dedicated to his dear departed Staffordshire bull terrier.

Jah Wobble's poignant account of his rescue dog, Tyson, reveals a bond that was both tough and tender. He recalls how the staffy, described by the shelter as "just absolutely sort of delinquent," was a dog "full of love, full of fun" and a steadfast companion on their daily 10–12 mile hikes. Wobble reflects on the heartache of Tyson's final days, a battle with cancer that ended peacefully in a final, heartbreaking moment: "And when he had to go, he just went to sleep in my lap. So that was it".

Born John Wardle, his career has encapsulated genres from post-punk, dub and world music to experimental rock and electronic music. An original member of Public Image Ltd (PiL) from 1978-80, he made two groundbreaking albums with the band, which included the iconic ‘Metal Box’ (1979). He continues to tour with 'Metal Box in Dub', presented as a two-hour show with Jon Klein.

This is Wobble's first solo release via Dimple Discs, having earlier participated in other label releases with Telefís (Cathal Coughlan and Jacknife Lee), The Ukrainians, along with Siouxsie & The Banshees / Specimen legend Jon Klein, and the Irish heritage project Bring Your Own Hammer.

A solo effort that sees him write, play and arrange everything, this long-play record features full-colour outer and inner sleeves based on paintings that Wobble created himself. The Limited Edition vinyl is clear with yellow and red colours dropped in to reflect the artwork.

Mastered by Anthony Chapman (Collapsed Lung) and cut for maximum clarity and volume, this solo deep dive into dub boasts astounding top layer sonics, guided by sonic pioneers like Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and King Tubby. This rich, immersive listen is full of low-end weight and intricately layered textures.

The album includes the groovy dub offering 'Dub In The East' and also 'Old Jewish East End Of London Dub', both of which were inspired by his East London upbringing - a deep dive into the historical influences that shaped his community, from the waves of Irish immigration and the perilous lives of his watermen ancestors on the River Thames, to the vibrant Jewish community that had long made the area its home.

‘Dub Volume 1' is out now everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and also Bandcamp, where it is available on vinyl and CD. Jah Wobble tours extensively with Invaders of the Heart. They are touring the UK and Europe in October-November with tickets available at https://jahwobble.com/#live

CREDITS
Written & performed by Jah Wobble
Mastered by Anthony Chapman (Collapsed Lung)
Cover artwork & design by Jah Wobble
Released by Dimple Discs
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Jah Wobble outdoor photos by David Guttridge
Jah Wobble live photos by Nick Haeffner
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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UK-based electronic artist Max Rael (History of Guns) presents 'Almost' from debut album

British electronic artist Max Rael presents 'Almost', a powerful and introspective track that explores the gut-wrenching feeling of being on the brink of success, only to have it slip through your fingers. It’s a raw look at the best-laid plans—whether in love, career, or life in general—and the crushing disappointment that comes with defeat. 

This is the latest taste of Rael's debut solo album 'The Enemy Is Us', released via London imprint Liquid Len Media. Capturing the moment when hope gives way to anger and self-blame, a feeling many of us know all too well, this is a track for anyone who has ever dared to dream, only to be left to pick up the pieces.

Showcases his singular talents, unique twists on sound design, and unique lyrical perspectives, Rael's powerful thought-provoking spoken-word lyrics confront a world in freefall—its corruption, alienation, and misery. Conflating a painfully personal portrait of an interior world, this is an achingly universal depiction of society and the world outside. Unearthing a resilient core of hope and gallows humour that burns brightly through the darkness, this is a complex and compelling take on the human condition.

"I wrote 'Almost' about the anger that comes from failure, especially when you've put everything on the line. I wanted to explore the idea that when things don’t work out, that anger can so easily turn inward. It’s a commentary on that self-defeating spiral where you start to question your own right to hope in the first place. This song, along with the music video, is about finding a way to release that frustration in a safe way, a way that doesn’t turn into self-punishment," says Max Rael. 

"The music video visually represents this theme of suppressed anger and release. Inspired by Stu Francis, host of early 1980's UK children's television program 'Crackerjack' and his classic catchphrase "Ooh I could crush a grape," the video features the repeated motif of fruit being squashed. This act serves as a metaphor for finding a healthy, acceptable way to vent your frustrations rather than internalizing them. It’s a commentary on the small acts of release we can use to prevent our anger from becoming a destructive force."  

Based in Hertfordshire, Max Rael is a key creative force in the UK underground, beginning with 1990s-2000s electro-goth trailblazers History Of Guns, frontrunners of the Wasp Factory / FuturePunk scene, and later, Decommissioned Forests. Musician, writer, actor, engineer and producer, Max Rael has collaborated with Fish (Marillion), Last July, Kommand + Kontrol, Freudstein and Bienheldenschafgegenstand. 

A dark bouquet of minimalist synth, darkwave and spoken-word electronic pop, Rael's album introduces his compelling ‘futuretroist’ sound: an alternative sonic universe built on a unique sound design that feels at once familiar and alien. Rael recently released the video for  'Pressing Against The Glass', a danceable elegy for those who don't "belong", channelling the deep-seated ache of being an outsider.

Rael's earlier shadow-streaked 'Slightly Less Than Human' is a nervy electronic track with a great hooky synth melody and spoken word vocals. Partly inspired by Japanese author Osamu Dazai. Lyrically, Max Rael relays his feeling of being somehow different from the rest of the human race, while the non-album B-side 'When the Only Winning Move Is Not to Play' relates to the 1983 film "War Games" and the book 'The Games People Play' by Eric Berne.

Max Rael's debut single 'Brighter Future', released in April, explores avoidant strategies of coping with life in a seemingly increasingly chaotic and unsafe world and an anticipated dystopian future. The B-side 'The People We Love Have Won (Persistence Is All)' is darker, named after Coil's 2000 London performance at The Royal Festival Hall (which he also tattooed on the inside of Rael's left wrist).

Spoken word, electronic music and loud drums feature strongly on the 12-track album, produced and mixed by Max Rael with additional mixing by Caden Clarkson and mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, Pixies. Nine Inch Nails).Fusing a range of electronic music styles with other genres, Max Rael is a master journeyman of existential exploration into humanity, self, society, reality, psychology, philosophy and the future.

'The Enemy Is Us' is out now, available from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written by Max Rael
Max Rael - vocals, keyboards, guitar & programming
Caden Clarkson - guitars on 'My First Death' and 'Almost'
Produced by Max Rael
Additional production, mixing & string arrangement by Caden Clarkson
Mastered by Pete Maher
Released by Liquid Len Recording Company
'Almost' video shot by Priyanka Trivedi in Kew, UK & Abades Leper Colony, Tenerife
'Brighter Future' video by Abigail Clarkson
'Slightly Less Than Human' video by Max Rael
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Single cover artwork for 'Almost' by Priyanka Trivedi
Album cover artwork & photographs by Filiz Photography 
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TALLAH Unleash Brand New Album 'Primeval: Obsession // Detachment'; Drop New Music Video For "depleted"

Genre-defiant nu-core disruptors Tallah release their most ambitious work to date—Primeval: Obsession // Detachment, a fully live-tracked, sci-fi concept album that pulls listeners into a world of collapsing morality, split identities, and sonic chaos. Out now via Earache Records, the album’s release is accompanied by a brand new music video for focus track“depleted,” one of the album’s strangest and most textural songs. Stream the album HERE and watch the music video for 'depleted' below.

Shot among rusted rebar and yellow-jacket swarms, the “depleted” video captures the dystopian atmosphere of the record’s second act - wild, decaying, and haunted. Sharing more on the experience, vocalist Justin Bonitz shares

“Despite all the dust, yellow jackets, and rusty rebar, this was one of the coolest locations we have ever shot at. There was so much to explore, and it really captured the vibe/aesthetic we saw in our heads when listening to the song. Derek Rathbun (director) made everything so easy and streamlined, so the shoot felt a lot shorter than it actually was. ‘Depleted’ is one of the weirdest songs on the album, and we were hoping the video would match the same energy. Have fun listening!”

Primeval: Obsession // Detachment was recorded live in Michigan with producer Josh Schroeder using no clicks, no edits, and no safety nets. Like its four predecessors “What we know”, “A primeval detachment”, “augmented" and "as fate undoes" also ties directly into the album’s layered sci-fi narrative. The concept follows two characters, Ana and Sheelah, on a morally destructive journey across an alien world. Fans can dive deeper into the lore through The Primeval Game, a playable story-world that’s updated monthly with new clues, song teasers, and narrative expansions. Explore the game, built in collaboration with Enzo Interactive at primevalgame.com

Primeval: Obsession // Detachment stands as Tallah's most ambitious and uncompromising work to date. Weaving sci-fi storytelling together with deliberately imperfect performances, Tallah prove that human instinct still has power in an increasingly artificial landscape.

Following today’s release, Tallah will play a select run of album release shows this month before hitting the road this fall in support of King 810, kicking off November 3 in Lawrence, KS. The tour was sparked after the band’s longtime producer Josh Schroeder played King 810 frontman David Gunn an early preview of Primeval.

“David Gunn hit us up after Josh Schroeder showed him our new album,” says bassist Max Portnoy. “Both bands share a love for raw, live recordings, so he was super into what we were doing and invited us to join the tour. We were stoked since we’ve been into King for as long as we’ve been a band.”

Tickets for all shows are available HERE. Full routing below.

TALLAH – ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

September 5 – Philadelphia, PA @ Warehouse on Watts

September 6 – Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedraft’s Brewing Co

September 7 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

TALLAH – US TOUR W/ KING 810

November 3 – Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck

November 4 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective

November 6 – Mesa, AZ @ The Rosetta Room

November 7 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

November 8 – Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone

November 9 – Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre

November 10 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s

November 11 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

November 13 – Rapid City, SD @ Aby’s

November 14 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Icon Event Hall

November 15 – Saint Paul, MN @ Turf Club

November 16 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

November 18 – Hartford, CT @ The Webster

November 19 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz

November 20 – Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall

November 21 – Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

November 22 – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

November 24 – Nashville, TN @ The End

November 25 – Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall

ABOUT TALLAH

Emerging from Pennsylvania in 2018, Tallah fuse the percussive force of second-generation drummer-turned-bassist Max Portnoy with the unpredictable dexterity of vocalist and viral phenom Justin Bonitz and the phenomenal guitarist duo of Derrick Schneider and Alex Snowden to form a sound that’s part brutalist nu-metal, part theatrical meltdown, and entirely their own. What began as a raw homage to the early-2000s metal they were raised on—Slipknot, Korn, Linkin Park—has since evolved into something far stranger and far more singular.

After making waves with their 2020 debut 'Matriphagy', a twisted concept album soaked in trauma and noise, the band were hailed by Knotfest as delivering “one of the best metal releases of the year” and by Metal Hammer as “leading the charge on the new wave of nu-metal.” The follow-up, 'The Generation Of Danger' (2022), saw them push their hybrid sound further into chaos—earning millions of streams, high-profile festival slots, and nominations at both the Heavy Music Awards and AIM Independent Music Awards.

But it’s on album three, 'Primeval: Obsession // Detachment' (out now via Earache Records), that Tallah truly shatter what’s left of the mould. Decamping to Michigan to record the entire project live with longtime producer Josh Schroeder, the band abandoned edits, clicks, backing tracks, and rules. What remains is pure instinct—feral, volatile, and unrelentingly human.

Conceptually, the record unfolds across a sci-fi narrative that follows Ana, a nurse, and Sheelah, an assassin—two strangers manipulated by a shadowy force and driven to the edges of their morality. The mirrored structure, warped sonic callbacks, easter eggs and ambiguous lyrical layering reflect a story full of tests, dualities, and spiraling identity shifts.

To date, Tallah have clocked up 29.7 million Spotify streams and 6 million YouTube views.

TALLAH ARE

Vocals: Justin Bonitz

Guitar: Alex Snowden

Guitar: Derrick Schneider

Bass: Max Portnoy

Drums: Joel McDonald

DJ: DJ Navi

MANY EYES Unleashes New Single, Announces Forthcoming EP

Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES is now unleashing a brand new single, "The Clock Behind All Other Clocks," which is taken from the band's forthcoming EP, 'Combust,' due on September 19 via Perseverance Media Group! The song can be found along with a lyric video below.

Frontman Keith Buckley comments, "'The Clock Behind All Other Clocks' is about peeling back the illusory layers of personality to look into someone’s deepest, darkest and truest intentions. once you see them, you become the clock.”

'Combust' will be available in digital, CD, and vinyl formats, with the physical editions having five additional bonus tracks. The EP can be pre-ordered HERE.

In addition, MANY EYES will be embarking on an East Coast U.S. headliner tour, which kicks off on September 25 in Albany, NY throughout October 12, where it will conclude in the band's hometown of Buffalo, NY. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

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MANY EYES U.S. Tour Dates:

09/25: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

09/26: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

09/27: Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club

09/28: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506

09/30: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

10/01: Miami, FL @ Gramps

10/03: Orlando, FL @ The Social

10/05: Princeton, AL @ Furnace Fest 2025

10/06: St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway

10/08: Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry Concert Club

10/09: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge

10/11: Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom

10/12: Buffalo, NY @ Electric City

Many Eyes came together in the winter of 2022 and immediately went to work crafting a sound that was as brutal as it was melodic. When their 2023 LP THE LIGHT AGE was released by Perseverance Media Group - a label owned and run by Jamey Jasta, vocalist for Hardcore pioneers HATEBREED - it captured the angry energy of the whole world at the time while subtly paying homage to the punk rock and hardcore scenes of the late 90’s that raised these music veterans. However, it was on a tour with Post-Hardcore legends THURSDAY that Many Eyes would forge a fierce live element for their already stacked arsenal, an element that would set Many Eyes on a most excellent adventure - an adventure that continues…. to this very day! 

Many Eyes features Keith Buckley on vocals, Nick Bellmore on drums, Sean Vallie on bass and Alan Hague on guitar.

Lineup:

Keith Buckley - Vocals

Alan Hague - Guitar

Nick Bellmore - Drums

Sean Vallie - Bas

Cover Art: Nick Steinhardt

Recorded/Mixed by Nick Bellmore

Mastered by Randy Merrill

Pre-orders: https://www.martyrstore.net/artist/many-eyes

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