TOMBS Streams New Album 'Feral Darkness' Ahead of Release

New Jersey experimental metal collective TOMBS is now streaming their new full-length, 'Feral Darkness,' in its entirety via Decibel Magazine! The album is due this Friday, October 17, via Redefining Darkness and you can now stream it HERE.

"Wrapped in Seldon Hunt’s cosmic decay and mastered by Andreas Rosczyk, Feral Darkness is an unflinching meditation on mortality, transcendence, and the eternal night that waits beyond the threshold," says Decibel of 'Feral Darkness.'

The band is not only returning with a new label, but also with a new sound! While 'Feral Darkness' still embraces TOMBS' black metal roots, it also explores the band's gothic, death rock side, creating the band's darkest and most haunting record to date!

Pre-orders for 'Feral Darkness' are now live via Bandcamp as well as via the Redefining Darkness store.

The cover artwork was created by Seldon Hunt and can be found below.

Formed in 2007, New Jersey-based experimental metal outfit TOMBS blends bleak, post-punk minimalism with the ferocious attack of sludge and haunting goth rock. TOMBS have established themselves as an act that's as committed to consistency as it is to growth, developing smoothly (but never predictably) over the course of their career.

TOMBS Lineup:

Mike Hill – guitar / vocals / synth

Justin Spaeth – drums / guitar

Andrew Murphy – Bass / guitar / vocals

Dan Higgins - guitar

Guest Musicians:

Sera Timms – vocals on "Nightland" (Black Mare, Black Math Horsemen, Ides of Gemini)

Cover Artist: Seldon Hunt

Recording and Mixing: Justin Spaeth

Mastering: Andreas Rosczyk

Photos: Mike Goncalves

For Fans Of: Fields of the Nephilim, Samhain, Mayhem, Goatwhore

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Mayhem Celebrating 25 Years of 'Grand Declaration of War'

No band embodies the spirit of black metal like Mayhem. In the wake of violence and scandal, the Norwegians set the standard for the genre with their canonical 1994 debut. Other influential acts were quick to follow in their footsteps, but these iconoclasts defied convention by making a truly bold statement on Grand Declaration of War.

"This record means a lot", its chief sonic architect Blasphemer told Outburn during a recent retrospective on the band's long since debated second album. "It built a foundation, not only for me personally, but it also built a new foundation for Mayhem".

Today, Season of Mist is celebrating the album's 25th anniversary with a special edition of Grand Declaration of War. Along with the original master, this sunburst colored gatefold LP includes new silver hot foil packaging, a double-sided poster and an embroidered leather patch.  

"For Season of Mist, there was a before and an after Grand Declaration of War", says the label's founder and manager Michael Berberian. "This is probably the first true classic album we ever released, the one that put us on the map. And what an album. Talk about unexpected. Talk about daring".  

The 25th Anniversary Edition of Grand Declaration of War comes out December 5th on Season of Mist.

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On Grand Declaration of War, Mayhem continued to bow down for no one – even themselves.  The band were coldblooded as ever on merciless cuts like “A Time to Die”, but their arsenal of blast beats and tremolo picking was strengthened by an increase in command. Written in collaboration between newly appointed guitarist Blasphemer and vocalist Maniac, the album didn’t expand so much as it invaded territory that was then believed off-limits: spoken word (“View from Nihil”), trip-hop (“A Bloodsword and a Colder Sun”), soundscapes of doom (“Completion in Science of Agony”).

No matter how they choose to impose their will, after 25 years of Grand Declaration of War, there's still nowhere that Mayhem fear to tread.

The incredible rawness of the Deathcrush EP (1987) was followed by the still iconic and genre-defining De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas (1994), which featured devilish drummer Jan Axel “Hellhammer” Blomberg, who had joined in 1988. The vocalist on this album was the Hungarian Attila Csihar of Tormentor fame, who returned later in 2004 to take over from his meantime heir, the enigmatic original singer Sven-Erik “Maniac” Kristiansen. The latter was featured on the Wolf’s Lair Abyss EP (1997), which was written mostly by highly talented guitarist Rune “Blasphemer” Eriksen, who scored a massive artistic success with the highly controversial Grand Declaration Of War (2000).

Recording lineup
Maniac - Vocals
Blasphemer - Guitars
Necrobutcher - Bass
Hellhammer - Drums

Guest musicians
Tore Ylwizaker - Noise on "Completion in Science of Agony (Part I of II)"
Øyvind Hægeland - Additional vocals on "Completion in Science of Agony (Part I of II)"

Production credits
Produced and engineered by Børge Finstad
Mastered by Morten Lund

Cover Art
Mark Francombe Red

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Virginity Release "You Can't Have My Blood: Bad Jazz Companion" via Smartpunk Records

Smartpunk Records' Florida power pop outfit, Virginity, has released a full-length companion to their 2024 LP "Bad Jazz," titled "You Can't Have My Blood." The tracklist is the ultimate fan service to enhance the original tracklist. It compiles songs from their two EPs released this year, as well as a handful of additional tracks, including an unreleased original and a few covers.

You can pre-order the vinyl now, out physically on October 24, just in time for Fest in Gainesville. This is an extremely limited vinyl release with no plans of repressing once sold out.

Listen below.

Pre-order "You Can't Have My Blood: Bad Jazz Companion" here

he band has received critical acclaim from the rock scene's top tastemakers, including New Noise Magazine, Brooklyn Vegan, Audiotree, and more. As fan favorites at Smartpunk's SXSW showcase and Florida's beloved FEST, Virginity have cultivated a core fanbase who are foaming at the mouth for these new tracks. 

Speaking about the new deluxe release, Virginity says, "Our newest release, You Can’t Have My Blood, is truly for the Virginity heads. When we released two EPs earlier this year, we knew we wanted to get them on vinyl in some form and that doing so was an important factor for our heaviest listeners, but we weren’t sure what it should look like. In taking a look at all the material, which mostly came about during the late stages of the Bad Jazz sessions, we decided that this should be a sort of Bad Jazz spiritual companion. We had songs that never got past the demo form that we wanted to see the light of day, as well as some live performances, covers and other odds-and-ends that have been available in random places, but never in one place or on vinyl. As much as it’s a compilation of disparate songs, we believe it also stands up on its own as a piece in the tradition of artists like Guided By Voices. We think it’s a truly worthy collection of tunes for anybody, but something extra special for those that have been fans of our band for a while."

UPCOMING SHOWS:
10/22 - Pre-Pre-Fest Orlando @ Will's Pub
10/23 - Pre-Fest Gainesville @ Boca Fiesta 
10/25 - The Fest @ The Atlantic
10/26 - The Fest (Fountains of Wayne cover set) @ How Bazar 

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (Remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they're a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' Mutiny and Gameface's Good, they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds — putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.
 

Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has reissued timeless albums such as Less Than Jake's Hello Rockview and Anthem, Patrick Stump's Soul Punk and Samiam's Clumsy. In the year 2025 alone they've put out new releases by the likes of Somerset Thrower, Keep Flying, Debt Neglector, Gully Boys, Sainthood Reps and so many more. 

ATLUS DEBUTS AMONG THE MOST ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH 57 IMPACTFUL ADDS FOR “DEVIL AIN’T DONE”

ATLUS DEBUTS AMONG THE MOST ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH 57 IMPACTFUL ADDS FOR “DEVIL AIN’T DONE”

THE PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST RELEASED SECONDHAND SMOKE EP ON FRIDAY

EP OUT NOW MARKS LABEL DEBUT VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE

Platinum recording artist Atlus landed among the most added at country radio this week with his Stoney Creek Records debut single “Devil Ain’t Done,” closing with 57 adds. The single served as the lead release from his BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville debut EP, Secondhand Smoke, that was released on Friday. 

“As a truck driver, I used to sing ‘Life Is a Highway’ behind the wheel, driving what seemed to be endless miles thinking I’d never be on anything other than that pavement for the rest of my days. Now, we’re on country radio!” said Atlus. “I want to say THANK YOU to every station and to every person at country radio who believes in ‘Devil Ain’t Done’ and is giving this song and this dream a shot!”

Connecting with both fans and industry with his personal stories, the radio community shared incredible support for the single. 

His debut radio single, “Devil Ain’t Done,” is an instant fan favorite with infectious grooves and melodies highlighting the former truck driver's lyrics of reflection on self-doubt & perseverance. Grappling with relatable struggles that so many empathize with, this track expands on the singer-songwriter’s mission to make music that is both universal and uniquely him. Listen HERE / Watch Video below

Flannels to FlipFlops - IT'S TOUR TIME!

We are officially zipping up the suitcases and hitting the road for our Fall Tour. The Northeast run comes first, so we are packing the warm coats, cozy flannels, and maybe a few extra strings just in case Wes rocks too hard.

Then it is straight down to the Sunshine State, where the coats get swapped for Tee shirts and flip flops. Touring in October is basically packing for two different planets, but we are not complaining. Fall in the northeast is the absolute BEST and who doesn't love themselves some Florida!?!

So grab your tickets, grab your friends, and come see us on the road. We have songs to sing, stories to tell, and maybe a few secrets to spill.

TOUR DATES


Sep 26 • THE STATION • Louisville, TN
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Oct 4 • SCRUFFY ROOTS FESTIVAL • Knoxville, TN
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Oct 6 - 10 • DOLLYWOOD HARVESTFEST • Pigeon Forge, TN
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Oct 16 • THE LOFT AT MANOR MILL • Monkton, MD
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Oct 19 • VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION • Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Oct 22 • THE BITTER END • New York, NY
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Oct 26 • KIVA HOUSE CONCERTS • Pinehurst, MA
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Oct 30 • THE SPIRE CENTER • Plymouth, MA
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Nov 2 • HISTORIC GOULDSBORO TRAIN STATION • Gouldsboro, PA
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Nov 13 • THE SUGARSHACK DOWNTOWN • Bonita Springs, FL
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Nov 14 • PHILLIPI CREST CLUB • Sarasota, FL
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Nov 15 • TROLL MUSIC • Venice, FL
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Nov 16 • TWISTED FORK • Port Charlotte, FL
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A LITTLE BITTY SECRET

And here's a little something for those of you who read all the way down to the bottom! ;)

We have started breaking ground on plans to record new music!
The wheels are turning, the notebooks are filling, and the creative spark feels brand new again. We cannot wait to bring you along as it all unfolds.

We are so grateful for every single one of you. 
GOSH! We are so eager to see your faces soon!!

Return to Dust Touring With Mammoth This Fall, Share Snippet of "New Religion" (Coming 10/31)

Buzzed-about rock band RETURN TO DUST — Matty Bielawski [guitar, vocals], Graham Stanush [bass, vocals], Sebastian Gonzalez [guitar], and London Hudson [drums] — just wrapped their first arena tour, supporting Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace. The band is not stopping for a moment and will capitalize on the momentum by hitting the road to support Mammoth and Myles Kennedy this fall. All dates are below. Get tickets here.

"This busy past year of touring has been the most exciting and teaching period of our lives," the band states. "We're happy to keep it rolling with legends like Mammoth and Myles Kennedy!"

Indeed, it has been a busy few months for Return to Dust, having appeared at Louder Than Life and Aftershock, as new single "Bored" is Top 15 at Active Rock radio, growing closer to the top of the chart each week. 

Return To Dust have also shared a snippet of a new song, dubbed "New Religion." It arrives October 31.

The gritty riffs, gloomy tone, and grungey vocals capture everything that Return To Dust are — a modern rock band that nods to the past, while blazing their own path with their unique, modern sound.

RETURN TO DUST ON TOUR:
WITH MAMMOTH + MYLES KENNEDY:
10/31 — Rancho Mirage, CA — Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa
11/01 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
11/04 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
11/05 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
11/07 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues Concert Hall
11/08 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
11/09 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
11/11 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
11/12 — Boston, MA — Citizens House of Blues
11/14 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
11/15 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
11/18 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theater & Ballroom
11/19 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
11/20 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/22 — Onamia, MN — Grand Casino Mille Lacs
11/23 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
11/25 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
11/26 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
11/28 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
11/29 — La Vista, NE — The Astro
12/02 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
12/03 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre
12/06 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
12/07 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
12/12 — Seattle, WA — Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday*
*Radio Show

EDGE OF PARADISE Unveil Cinematic Cover of “Requiem for a Dream”

International cinematic rock band EDGE OF PARADISE have released their powerful reimagining of the iconic Requiem for a Dream theme. Known for fusing soaring vocals, heavy riffs, and immersive soundscapes, the band takes the haunting score into new depths, transforming it into a massive, larger-than-life experience that bridges the worlds of film and metal. 

Following the success of their latest album Prophecy (Napalm), the band continues to expand their multimedia universe, accompanying this powerful composition with a striking visual counterpart, a music video that immerses viewers in EDGE OF PARADISE’s signature fusion of sound, story, and atmosphere.

"This theme has always resonated deep within and inspired me to see how a simple melody can open entire worlds” says vocalist Margarita Monet. “With our version we wanted to amplify that emotion, the darkness, the light, and everything in between, and we're excited to experience it with you through our dimension, on the stages and beyond.”

The artwork created by Margarita was unveiled at the NoHo CineFest in Hollywood, where she received the Outstanding Artist Award for her visual work and storytelling. Her graphic novel’s narrative extends EDGE OF PARADISE’s cinematic universe, seamlessly connecting the band’s music, imagery, and philosophy through art. Additionally, the band’s song “The Unknown” will be featured in the upcoming feature film The Complete Course of Howard French, directed by Gustavo Sampaio,  expanding their presence across both the music and film landscapes.

Margarita adds: “What also makes this so special to me is how everything I love intertwines — making the art, the music, the visuals. From painting the cover and crafting the crown to shaping the story through dance and direction, every moment reflects a piece of my soul.”

This release follows a remarkable year for the band, supporting PROPHECY with North America and European tours. 

EDGE OF PARADISE will also embark on a string of dates alongside LOVE BITES to bring their show to audiences worldwide:

Tickets and VIP upgrades: https://www.national-acts.com/edgeofparadise
Nov 4 - New York City, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
Nov 5 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage 
Nov 7 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester
Nov 8 - West Dundee, IL - Rookies Rochaus
Nov 10 - Lawrence, KS - The Granada Theater
Nov 11 - Dallas, TX - Trees Dallas
Nov 12 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
Nov 14 - San Luis Obispo, CA Freemont
Nov 15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Vermont Hollywood

The “Requiem for a Dream” cover is now available worldwide on all streaming platforms https://ffm.to/2d1gqpw

"Requiem for a Dream (and the Angels of Static)" is mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, and engineered by Mike Plotnikoff and Rob Black. The music video was directed by Margarita Monet and Julian Oyanedel Santiesteban. 

METAL ALLEGIANCE Announces Show At Anaheim House Of Blues

Illustrious metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of core members David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER), are proud to announce their annual return to Anaheim, CA at the House Of Blues (400 Disney Way). Beginning as a celebration of the metal genre, METAL ALLEGIANCE has forged a legacy all their own while collaborating with metal's most revered trailblazers. With 2 albums of original music and an EP, the supergroup proves that legends never die, and can even reinvent themselves. Having recently signed to Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), METAL ALLEGIANCE continues to carve new paths and make their mark on the modern metal scene.

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the "core 4" members will share the stage with Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), John Bush (ex-ANTHRAX, ARMORED SAINT), Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES, GOD FORBID), William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Jack Gibson (EXODUS), Gary Holt (SLAYER, EXODUS), Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA), and Troy Sanders (MASTODON). In typical METAL ALLEGIANCE fashion, the show will feature surprise special guests and support from CHAINED SAINT, RED REIGN, and LOST LEGACY.

This special event is sponsored by Reverb and Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Buy your tickets here (on sale on October 17, 2025): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900634A15627F9E

AGNOSTIC FRONT (Featuring Darryl "DMC" McDaniels) Release New Single, "Matter Of Life & Death"

New York City offers a world of collisions of cultures, sounds, and attitudes; and the latest scorching offering from the city’s underground veins proves that this legacy lives on. Hardcore legends AGNOSTIC FRONT have teamed up with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RUN-DMC for a new single and music video, “Matter Of Life & Death” to reignite the flames of New York hardcore.

On "Matter Of Life & Death", AGNOSTIC FRONT and DMC prove that they have far more to offer than mere nostalgia. In a refreshingly modern take on genre-blending, the single charges into a snarling street fight between hardcore punk and old-school hip-hop swagger. Blasting out with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous beats, and DMC’s unmistakable cadence, the music hits harder than a Queens-bound freight train. Producer and New York Hardcore stalwart Mike Dijan keeps the sound raw and relentless, while director Blake Farber turns the video into a non-stop adrenaline reel. With mosh pits meeting boom boxes, fists in the air, and sweat flying off the walls, it's New York grit distilled into less than 3 minutes of pure energy.

In an era of overproduced and predictable genre mash-ups, “Matter of Life & Death” feels alive, dangerous, and necessary. AGNOSTIC FRONT and DMC are the perfect unlikely pairing: two giants from different musical worlds finding common ground in aggression, defiance, and their New York roots. 

And this is just the 2nd shot fired, leading into AGNOSTIC FRONT's highly-anticipated upcoming album, Echoes in Eternity, dropping November 7th. If you needed a reminder that the spirit of crossover still has teeth, this is it.

Watch the video Below.

Stream "Matter Of Life & Death" here: https://agnosticfront.rpm.link/moldPR 

Catch AGNOSTIC FRONT on tour:

EAST MEETS WEST TOUR DATES
Oct. 15 Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater 
Oct. 16 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall 
Oct. 17 Boise, ID @ The Shredder  
Oct. 18 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre  
Oct. 19 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon  
Oct. 21 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz 
Oct. 22 Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post 
Oct. 23 Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone Berkeley
Oct. 24 Ventura, CA @ Ventura Music Hall 
Oct. 25 Pomona, CA @ The Glass House 
Oct. 26 Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive 
Oct. 28 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 
Oct. 29 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater 
Oct. 30 Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewery 
Nov. 01 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Nov. 02 Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amp 

East Coast American Tour 2025
Dec. 4 Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East
Dec. 5 Atlantic City, NJ @ Anchor Rock Club
Dec. 6 NYC, NY @ Irving Plaza
Dec. 9 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
Dec. 10 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
Dec. 11 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
Dec. 12 Melbourne, FL @ Pineapples (Moon Room)
Dec. 13 Miami, FL @ Gramps
Dec. 14 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
Dec. 15 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross
Dec. 16 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Dec. 17 Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern
Dec. 18 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House
Dec. 19 Lynchburg, VA @ Super Rad Arcade
Dec. 20 Altoona, PA @ McGarvey’s Bar & Grill
Dec. 21 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall (Arrow)

About AGNOSTIC FRONT:
Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma's legendary charismatic guitar playing, continue to showcase unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression in Echoes in Eternity. 

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Bambie Thug Shares Official Music Video for "Redrum"

Fresh off the heels of dropping their defiant single "REDRUM," Bambie Thug returns with the track's official music video. Directed by Jake Ringsell, the eerie video draws inspiration from one of cinema's most disturbing images: The Ludovico Technique from Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. The forced transformation sets the tone for a nightmarish visual that descends into themes of indoctrination, control, and psychological breakdown. With distorted realities and unnerving intensity, Bambie paints a raw and rebellious reflection of the current world.

Speaking about the music video, Ringsell said, "As soon as I heard 'REDRUM,' I knew we were going to make something special. The song gripped me from the first moment. I'd already seen them perform it live at Glastonbury earlier that year, and the energy felt like a war cry — unapologetic and defiant. 

"In our first conversation about the video, Bambie mentioned one of cinema's most indelible images — 'The Ludovico Technique' from Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. That reference struck a chord. The raw helplessness of that scene, the horror of forced transformation, became the thread we wove everything else upon. From there, the vision took on a life of its own: Hypnotic, visceral. and unflinching.

"This music video stands as my favorite collaboration to date. I hope it speaks with the same clarity and conviction that the song does — a mirror held up to the world, reflecting both its darkness and its fire."

Bambie Thug quite simply adds, "Interpret it for yourselves."

Since its release, "REDRUM" has received widespread praise from critics across the globe. Kerrang! hailed it as "raging and incredibly vital," while Wonderland noted, "Bambie's vocals in the hook pierce your eardrums, and the political lyricism is slick and profound," with Hot Press further commending their songwriting, stating, "The highlight of the song, however, is the lyrics: It's a loud, proud, rebel cry."

Produced by Shaun Lopez (††† & Deftones), "REDRUM" fuses sinister guitar riffs and crashing drums with Bambie's signature screams and politically charged lyrics into a powerful rebel cry. Lyrically locked in on the state of the world, the track is a fearless statement of who Bambie Thug is: An unwavering voice for the queer community and other marginalized groups and an artist that refuses to be silenced.

On the single Bambie Thug said, "'REDRUM' is a masterclass, sonically and lyrically. Seeing the reaction it's had live just emphasizes to me how important the song is. It's political, it's anti-war, it's a 'rebel cry' for the LGBTQIA community and for everyone who is fed up with living in this disconnected world. All I can offer to these turbulent times is my art and hope it wakes people up."

"REDRUM" marks Bambie Thug's first release under their global recording deal with Spinefarm, home to Bullet For My Valentine, Creeper, Dayseeker, and Black Veil Brides. This video continues an incredibly exciting year for Bambie, which as already seen them cap off a massive European arena tour with Babymetal and Poppy, a sensational debut performance at Glastonbury. and attend major London and Paris fashion week shows by Dilara Findikoglu, Ann Demeulemeester, Maximilian Raynor, and more.

ABOUT BAMBIE THUG:
Cork-born alt disruptor Bambie Thug (they/them/fae) is smashing through gender and socio-political stereotypes to create an era-defining sound that borders on elements of pop, rock, electronic and more. Self-coining the term ‘Ouija-pop’ to describe their sound, Bambie Thug has made serious waves over the last few years with a series of genre-defying singles and a critically acclaimed EP CATHEXIS. Bambie represented Ireland at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with their spellbinding entry "Doomsday Blue," finishing at sixth place — the highest placement for an Irish act in 24 years. Following the contest, "Doomsday Blue" flooded the charts globally, reaching the top 40 in Ireland (#23), Lithuania (#9), Greece (#12), Finland (#40), as well as earning their first UK chart entry at #67. A strikingly visual artist, Bambie’s cinematic videos have seen them transform into a variety of otherworldly characters such as "HIM" from The Powerpuff Girls, a lethal arachnid creature and a vampire bride. No stranger to the big stage, Bambie has played festivals across the world including Glastonbury, Download and Electric Picnic to much critical acclaim. Their show-stopping performances have been described as "a genderqueer, occult-tinged, strikingly theatrical edge” (Evening Standard), and they have received ongoing global support from the likes of NME, Kerrang!, Rolling Stone UK, GAY TIMES, BBC Radio 1, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.

AS I LAY DYING Ignite a New Chapter with Powerful Single “Echoes”

Metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING have roared back with their latest single, “Echoes," a track that signals not only a powerful sonic statement, but the beginning of an inspired new chapter for the band.

Layered in emotion, precision, and melodic depth, “Echoes” explores the internal battles we fight, the shadows we leave behind, and the strength found in forging a new identity. Delivered with unrelenting passion and signature intensity, the song highlights the band’s trademark balance of crushing heaviness and poignant introspection.

“Echoes” also marks the debut of a dynamic new AS I LAY DYING lineup, bringing together seasoned talent and fresh energy:

  • Tim Lambesis – Vocals

  • Chris Clancy – Bass, Clean Vocals

  • Bill Hudson – Guitar

  • Don Vedda – Guitar

  • Tim Yeung – Drums

"As the only primary songwriter on every AILD album, I’m always going to a find a path forward for this catalog of music that I’m so passionate about,"says Tim Lambesis."But sometimes things come together even better than expected. I’m incredibly grateful for my new bandmates. In addition to being incredibly talented, they genuinely care about my well being and the band we are now all a part of."

"Tim L and I first met almost 20 years ago and I’ve been in multiple bands with Tim Y,"adds Bill Hudson. "It’s an honor to be a part of the new chapter of As I Lay Dying. What a great way to get together and play with so many friends of 15+ years at the same time!"

"Excited to finally share this new chapter. Check out the music video for Echoes, proud of what we've created together. Hope you enjoy it,"affirms Chris Clancy.

This new formation infuses the band with renewed vitality and artistic momentum. Each member brings a unique voice and refined musicianship, helping to craft a sound that’s both familiar and forward-thinking, rooted in legacy, but boldly reaching into new territory.

Additionally, AS I LAY DYING will embark on an electrifying European tour this fall, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Shadows Are Security. Fans will experience a career-spanning set, with deep cuts, timeless anthems, and a renewed fire on stage. Tickets are available HERE. 

Dragony Welcome New Member Maria Nesh Ahead of January 2026 Tour

On the heels of the announcement of a January 2026 European tour with ENSIFERUM and FREEDOM CALL, DRAGONY promised additional news. Here it is. Their long-time collaborator and frequent special guest vocalist for live shows, Maria Nesh (RED EYE TEMPLE), is joining the band as a full-time member starting with the January tour.

Touring oftentimes poses considerable challenges for bands, especially when it comes to scheduling, so they made the decision to switch to a two-singer lineup to enable them to not only expand their musical scope by adding an additional female voice, but to also do more shows and tours than before.

Starting with the January tour, DRAGONY live shows will generally feature both singers, except in instances where one singer can't make it for scheduling or work-related reasons, in which case, such shows will be performed solo by the other singer. 

 

After playing with DRAGONY many times over the past years, it's going to be fun to be working with them on a full-time basis and to perform even more shows with DRAGONY in the future. I am also looking forward to working on new music in the studio with the guys, and maybe there will be some exciting news to be shared in this regard very soon. For now, I'm happy to be DRAGONY's new 'Valkyrie' and look forward to the big European tour in January! See you on the Road to Valhalla!," stated Nesh.
 

Their current album Hic Svnt Dracones was released in 2024 worldwide through Steamhammer as CD digipak, 2LP gatefold version — download and stream here. 

Photo Credit: Lourdes Castañar

'00s Faves Dry Kill Logic Commence Writing New Album + Announce 2026 Tour Dates

After an explosive 2025 that saw their first live performances in nearly two decades, Dry Kill Logic — the hard-hitting, genre-defying band known for their unique fusion of nu-metal, hardcore, and metalcore — have officially begun work on a new full-length album. The record will mark the group's first LP since 2006's Of Vengeance & Violence.

In addition, the band has announced the Decades of Distance Tour 2026, a headline run that will return them to markets and venues they have not performed in for over 20 years.

A NEW ALBUM: YOUR SINS WILL FIND YOU:
The band has officially began writing its fourth full-length album, titled Your Sins Will Find You. Drawing inspiration from recent collaborations with producer Greg Thomas (End, Misery Signals, Shai Hulud) and fueled by their return to the stage, the record promises to both honor their roots and push their sound forward.

Fans can expect a dynamic blend of ferocity and melody — building on tracks like "Vices," "Don't See Ghosts," and "Now You Belong with the Dead," while staying true to the raw aggression of classics like "200 Years," "Boneyard," and "Nightmare."

THE DECADES OF DISTANCE TOUR 2026:
In support of the upcoming album, Dry Kill Logic will hit the road in 2026 for the Decades of Distance Tour, returning to long-absent markets. Select shows will feature support from New Jersey metal heavyweights Dizasterpiece.

"The excitement and anticipation are overwhelming," says guitarist Jason Bozzi. "To finally return to these cities after all these years is something we never thought would happen. We’re incredibly excited to see everyone."

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DECADES OF DISTANCE TOUR:
3/27 — Austin, TX — Come & Take It Live
3/28 — Dallas, TX — Puzzles Deep Ellum
4/18 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground*
4/19 — Millersville, PA — Phantom Power*
5/8 — Lakewood, OH — Mercury Music Lounge*
5/9 — West Chicago, IL — WC Social Club*
*With Dizasterpiece

Moodring Return With Video for New Single "Half-Life"

Founded in Florida yet now based in Atlanta, Georgia, Moodring is a nu-metal x alt-rock project led by dynamic frontman Hunter Young.

The band's 2022 debut Stargazer captured attention from the tastemaker crowd, including a 4 out of 5 star review from Kerrang! Now, newly signed to SharpTone Records, the band has dropped the video for brand new single "Half-Life."

Watch it below.

"'Half-Life" is an incredibly personal (and intense) song, as it addresses the many changes in Young's life and in Moodring's configuration. With Young now unable to actively tour, Moodring became a concept that is malleable and can morph and take different shapes, and with different collaborators without defined borders and boundaries.

"'Half-Life' was one of the first songs written after I received a life-changing medical diagnosis and was forced to grieve losing the person that I thought I was and had identified as for most of my sentient life," Young shares, laying his cards face up on the table with no hesitation. "It was a devastating blow to an already-tarnished nervous system. This song and sub-sequential songs were my way of coping and writing an obituary for the person I lost in that doctor's office."  

He continues, "But when looking at 'Half-Life' through a broader lens, I believe anyone who's ever been forced to face realities or truths they cannot change can relate in ways that weren't the original intention."

Stay tuned for more from Moodring.

DISSENTIENCE Unleashes First Single “Obsidian Tomb” from Upcoming EP Kaiju

Bethlehem, PA metal act DISSENTIENCE has released “Obsidian Tomb,” the crushing first single from their forthcoming concept EP Kaiju, due out February 20, 2026, accompanied by a brand-new lyric video.

A blistering blend of thrash aggression, death metal precision, and cinematic atmosphere, “Obsidian Tomb” serves as the opening chapter in Kaiju’s apocalyptic narrative. The song begins with a somber acoustic passage before erupting into a relentless assault of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies. Lyrically, the track captures the first moments of devastation as a colossal, nameless monster emerges from the depths to annihilate an unsuspecting city.


Rather than grounding the story in a specific place or era, DISSENTIENCE leaves the monster and setting deliberately vague, allowing listeners to project their own fears into the music. The result is a track that feels as timeless as it is terrifying.

Kaiju is a four-track concept EP inspired by Japanese monster cinema and Lovecraftian horror. Produced by the band alongside Corey Pierce, the record was engineered by Matt Menafro at Peach Pie Sound, mixed by Zeuss, and mastered by Alan Douches. The full EP will be released independently on digital and CD formats.

About DISSENTIENCE: 

Formed in 2013 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, DISSENTIENCE is a progressive death-thrash metal band that combines the technical precision of death metal with the relentless energy of thrash. Rejecting retro imitation and genre stagnation, the band creates forward-thinking metal that is both aggressive and dynamic. Drawing influence from bands like TRIVIUM, REVOCATION, SYLOSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DEATH, and LAMB OF GOD, DISSENTIENCE forges a sound built on sharp riffs, crushing rhythms, and inventive songwriting.

The lineup features Connor Valentin on guitar and vocals, James Vitale on guitar, Sean Langer on bass, and Nick Scherden on drums. Known for their intense live performances and refusal to be confined to a single subgenre, the band continuously pushes their sound in new directions. Their music balances chaos and melody while exploring dark themes through a modern lens.

After releasing their debut EP Mask of Pretense in 2018 and their full-length album Empire Anatomy in 2022, DISSENTIENCE returned with the concept EP Kaiju in 2026. The record blends the devastation of giant monster cinema with the dread of Lovecraftian horror, showcasing the band’s evolution in sound and narrative depth. DISSENTIENCE has earned a reputation as one of the most compelling rising forces in heavy music. Their mission is clear: to make metal that is uncompromising, inventive, and unapologetically intense.

Your Inland Empire Spark on New Single "Grinding"

From the ashes of Crown, rises a shiny new banner for dark wave. On Your Inland Empire, the duo of Stéphane Azam and David Husser take the heavy electronics that they first donned on Crown’s last album a step further into the darkness of the club.

Today, Your Inland Empire are releasing “Grinding” as the second single off their upcoming debut album. Churning with pulsing beats, sparking riffs and shadowy bass lines, the song cuts straight to the album’s core, dancing between conflicting emotions and industrial decay, through the darkness and into the light.  

Watch the video for “Grinding” below.

Your Inland Empire’ self-titled debut album comes out November 14, 2025 on Season of Mist.

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In 2021, Crown’s The End of All Things revealed a striking metamorphosis. The album shifted the duo of Stéphane Azam and David Husser away from their sludge-laden origins into a cinematic fusion of industrial rock, post-metal atmosphere and darkwave sensibility. Its balance of bleakness and accessibility was praised for expanding Crown’s sonic vocabulary, yet the record ultimately stood as both culmination and chrysalis: the closing of one chapter and the quiet emergence of another.

That emergence is now complete. Your Inland Empire opens a new frontier with their upcoming self-titled debut album. “Grinding” pulses against bleak meditations on distance and dissolution. “I’m falling apart / In the void of my heart”, Azam sings, as if through gritted teeth, as he drifts through a haze of electro-shocked guitars.

“When writing music and lyrics, I often have very abstract visions — living paintings that I try to transcribe into sound,” Azam explains. “It can be colors, shapes, landscapes, people, all evolving in my imagination like a trance”.

The video for “Grinding” was directed by Brice Hincker & Amelie Diane. Your Inland Empire would like to give a special thanks to Philippe Dolfus and Olivier Guillemin for their collaboration and support on the video.  

Line-up
David Husser — Guitars, Programming, Production, Experimentation
Stephane Azam — Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting, Experimentation
Nicolas Uhlen — Drums
Marc Strebler — Bass Guitar

Production Credits
Recorded & mixed by David Husser at La Grange Studio, France.
Mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studio, Porto, Portugal.

Cover Art
Design & layout by Jeffrey V. Daniels.

Photography
Band photos taken by Jennifer Brachet.

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Irish singer-songwriter Ger Eaton heralds the release of debut album 'Season Changes'

Well known in his homeland thanks to a string of brilliant singles, Irish bard par excellence Ger Eaton is back with a large dose of Renaissance Pop. Finally, he will be releasing his long-awaited debut album 'Season Changes' via Dimple Discs, a Peckham-based label that has championed many Irish artists. In the home-stretch before its release, he shares the singles 'Hollow' and 'The Time It Takes To Fall'.

Ger Eaton is the singer and sonic auteur behind a remarkable and acclaimed set of songs, released as singles over the past two years, both on his own imprint and by enterprising indie label Dimple Discs, who spotted a good thing and snapped him up. An artist who has graced many a stage, his distinctive keyboards have graced many Irish bands of the last two decades.

With a rich progression from baroque pop and cinematic balladry to more folk elements, Eaton creates music that is laced with broad orchestral arrangements, drama, and honesty. Complimenting the video for his recent single 'Season Changes', a live rendition of 'Phoenix (Reborn)' and 'Season Changes' was also recorded live at Hyde Dublin.  

"‘Season Changes’ is essentially an old fashioned break-up LP. All of the songs deal with the complexities, both emotional and physical, that come with the ending of a very long and significant relationship. Mirroring the seasons, ‘Season Changes’ charts the often inevitable decay of a relationship, from the glowing bloom of its Spring, gradually ebbing away to its wintery conclusion," says Ger Eaton.

"The songs were written about and recorded during the end of my marriage, and I decided from the off that the Lyrics would be raw and honest… I felt I owed that much to myself. Musically, I wanted the arrangements and instrumentation to bring a lushness and drama that would wrap the words in the appropriate Musical Cloak ...For me, music has always been a place where I can both lose and find myself… a Solice … my Phoenix."
 
Beginning with 'I Thought I’d A Friend' and continuing through the beautiful 'Hollow', 'The Time It Takes To Fall', 'Phoenix (Reborn)', 'Home Again' and the most recent single 'Season Changes', Ger’s work carries echoes of Scott Walker, Jimmy Webb, Brian Wilson, Ian Brown and the high melodic heyday of the late 1960s, yet shot through with a contemporary slant and edge.  

Each new song and accompanying video has marked an exciting stage in Ger’s progress and has received recognition and tremendous support from national and regional radio programmers in his native Ireland and also in the UK, as well as music writers and tastemakers.

On October 17th, the 'Season Changes' album will be released on vinyl and CD. It will also be available from digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and also Bandcamp. 

On October 23rd, Ger Eaton and his 11-piece band take the stage at The National Concert Hall in Dublin, with support  from Andrew Keeling & vocalist Toni Kay.  Tickets can be ordered at https://www.nch.ie/all-events-listing/metronome-ger-eaton-oct25

CREDITS
All songs written by Ger Eaton
Produced, recorded and mixed by Ger Eaton, Duncan Maitland & Sean Coleman
Recorded at Old County Studios, The House of Horns, Clane HQ and at Ger Eaton's home
Mastered by Anthony Chapman
Cover Illustration and Design by Josh Fogarty
Ger Eaton - vocals, drums, guitars, mellotron, xylophone, sitar, tabla & percussion
Duncan Maitland - acoustic & electric guitars, bass, mellotron & vocals
Sean Coleman - glockenspiel, mini moog, guitars, harmonium  & vocals
Kieran Eaton - flutes & recorders
Ronan Dooney - trumpets & flugelhorns
Graham Hopkins - drums
Gavin Fox - bass
Castle Quartet - Strings
String Arrangements - Andrew Keeling
Released via Dimple Discs. Catalogue No DD 027LP
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Seattle's AudioGust battles the noise on new single 'Easier', an escape from news fatigue

Seattle-based artist AudioGust presents 'Easier', which explores the mental toll of living in a world overflowing with bad news. This is the second single from his third album 'Falling From Down' — his most unflinching yet — a journey through collapse, resilience, and the fragile beauty of survival. This arrives on the trail of the post-grunge lead track 'Isotope'.

Opening with introspective verses that capture the strain of living in a world full of overwhelming news and challenges. The refrain— “Some days, it would be easier if I didn’t know”—becomes a mantra for that tension between awareness and avoidance. Midway, the song bursts into a high-energy pop-punk bridge, imagining what life might feel like if one could truly escape the weight of it all, before settling back into reflective intensity, acknowledging that life’s challenges inevitably return.

“I wrote ‘Easier’ out of frustration with how overwhelming it can be to take in all the bad news every day. There’s a fantasy in the song about how simple life might feel if you just tuned it all out — but in the end, you can’t really look away. The world always pulls you back," says Chris Evans.

"Easier serves as the emotional and thematic centerpiece of the album, hinting at a journey through struggle, growth, and resilience that listeners will encounter in the full release."

An accomplished songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, AudioGust is Chris Evans, whose journey started as a guitarist and bassist in various 1980s bands. After a decades-long detour in the software industry, he has returned to his true passion - writing and recording in his own studio, releasing loads of music and collaborating with artists worldwide.

With powerful, emotionally resonant music, AudioGust is known for his ability to blend high-energy performances with deeply personal storytelling. He has released over four dozen songs across multiple albums and EPs, including his debut 'Walk With Me', follow-ups 'Hope from Darkness' and 'Love and Pain', and his second album 'Here We Go Again', released earlier this year and exploring the highs and lows of creativity, and the unpredictable nature of inspiration.

The coming 'Falling From Down' album showcases a harder-edged post-grunge and modern rock sound while retaining the melodic hooks and storytelling that have become his signature. Combining raw rock intensity with strong melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics, AudioGust's tracks are full of energy and memorable hooks, reflecting both a deep understanding of rock’s past and a fresh, contemporary approach. His songs resonate long after the last note fades.

Crafting memorable melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, upbeat rhythms and arrangements, AudioGust's music speaks to the disenchanted and dreamers alike through sonic explorations of the modern human condition. AudioGust was also a finalist in the 2024 USA Songwriting Contest. Writing hooky anthems, AudioGust creates a sound vortex imbued with 90’s to 2000’s alt-rock, his guitar-driven music brings in a strong, driving rhythm section, big choruses and even bigger bridge sections.
 
'Easier' is out now, available from online music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Falling From Down' album will be released on November 7.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Chris Evans
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards and Vocals by AudioGust
Produced & performed by AudioGust
Recorded, mixed and mastered at AudioGust studio in Clinton, WA
Cover artwork by Chris Evans
Artist photos by Ernie Shapiro
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Fitzsimon and Brogan (FaB) presents 'The Hourglass Girl', a sonic commentary on serial dating

UK indie rock duo Fitzsimon and Brogan (FaB) present their new single 'The Hourglass Girl', a sharp, indie-rock takedown of modern-day dating, offering a catchy, powerpop-laced commentary on fly-by-night relationships. The central character acts like a black widow of the modern dating world. The story takes a cynical turn, as our subject is attractive and charming, but also calculated, counting down the time before moving on to her next catch.

This is FaB's second single this year, released through Booster Music WTPL France, following 'Flowers At Her Door' in August - a sonic and lyrical achievement that recalls Debbie Harry with the deep tone of German singer-songwriter Nico.

In a music landscape starved for originality, FaB proves that sometimes the freshest sounds are born from old-school inspiration. Made up of songwriter Neil Fitzsimon and vocalist Bee Brogan, both members of the Sony-licensed band Pretty Blue Gun, the two went on to form the London-based songwriting-production partnership FaB Productions and record their 'Big Blue World' album at Abbey Road's Studio Two, where The Beatles recorded so many great songs.

About the new single, Neil Fitzsimon explains, "We thought we’d turn the rather hackneyed phrase, "the hourglass girl", on its head and instead write a song about the ephemeral modern-day dating scene. The girl in question, the ‘hourglass’ girl, leads partners into thinking they have something special, whilst all the time, she is counting down the clock before she moves on to her next victim".

Creating remarkable power pop for now people, FaB has captured the attention of legends, with David Bowie's drummer Woody Woodmansey praising their ability to stand out from the crowd and Elvis Costello's Pete Thomas saying the avant-garde would be proud. 

FaB has crafted a project that's both emotive and lighthearted, successfully bridging the spirit of '60s and '70s songwriting with a truly new feel. Recorded at FaB Productions, this single was co-produced, mixed and mastered by Martin Smith (Electric Light Orchestra, Shakin' Stevens) at Garage Studios in London. The music and lyrics for 'Flowers at Her Door' are written by Fitzsimon, with Brogan handling vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering.  

FaB's 2020 album 'This Wicked Pantomime' was co-produced by Pat Collier (Katrina and the Waves, Primal Scream, Maximo Park) at Perry Vale Studios, London and involved dummer Woody Woodmansey (David Bowie Spiders from Mars), plus Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas. This followed the well-received albums 'Venus in Reverse' (2011), 'His Latest Squeeze' (2015), 'Big Blue World' (2018) and 'The Girl Who Shouted Love at the Heart of the World' (2019).

Those releases involved world-class musicians from The Art of Noise, Eric Claptonbassist Dave Bronze, Moody Blues' Tobias Boshell and Pip Williams (Walker Brothers). Having toured nationally and achieved Film and TV placements, they also wrote the musical 'Jack Dagger', showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award, and also at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. With chart success in France, Belgium, and South Africa—and a song featured in a U.S. sci-fi film—the band is making waves on every front.

As of October 10, 'The Hourglass Girl' is available from music platforms globally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by Neil Fitzsimon
All guitars, bass played by Neil Fitzsimon
Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan
Recorded and produced by FaB Productions, London
Mixed and mastered by Martin Smith at Garage Studios, London
Cover artwork by FaB Productions
All songs released via Booster Music WTPL, France
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NYC songstress Jessie Kilguss unveils brilliantly inspired ‘St. Teresa in Ecstasy’

NYC singer-songwriter Jessie Kilguss presents her single 'St. Teresa of Ecstasy', showcased in a brilliantly inspired video by Alex Dar, a sonic exploration of being moved by something magical and the sheer, vital power of all great art. Inspired by Bernini's dramatic Roman sculpture, this is a lyrical journey rooted in a feeling of being whisked away by something that feels celestial and profoundly greater than us all.

This is the second taste of her sixth album 'They Have A Howard Johnson's There',which was engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by Charlie Nieland (Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Blondie, Scissor Sisters) at Saturation Point Studios in Brooklyn. This song features drummer-percussionist Rob Heath (Madison Square Gardeners, Julia Nunes), guitarist-keyboardist Kirk Schoenherr (Tegan and Sara, Elle King, Chet Faker) and guitarist Andrea Longato (Duncan Shiek, Jeremy Jordan, Alphonso Ribeiro), with Charlie Nieland on bass, violin bow guitar and keys.

"The story of this song is really in the lyrics. I was visiting a friend in Rome and two different friends highly recommended I go see the sculpture The Ecstasy of St Teresa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel of Santa Maria della Vittoria," explains Jessie Kilguss.

"I had a transcendent experience looking at this piece of art which I think I express better through song rather than just speaking or writing about it. Art (of all disciplines) has the ability to transport us to other places or states of being. The song is about experiencing the magic of this specific sculpture and maybe in a greater sense, the magic of being transported by something that feels bigger and more important than the everyday – something that feels otherworldly and divine."

Kilguss recently released the near-title track 'Howard Johnson's' with an era-inspired nostalgic video by Deborah Magocsi, for which she is accompanied by John Kengla (David Byrne, Ben Kweller, Serena Ryder) on guitar, bass and keys, Rob Heath on drums and percussion, and Dave Derby (The Dambuilders, Gramercy Arms, Lloyd Cole) and Charlie Nieland on backing vocals. Rembert Block (Rembert and the Basic Goodness. also features elsewhere on this album.

This offering follows her single 'Too Far From Texas' (a collab with Jim Andralis), 'You're the One' and 'Wuthering Heights'. Kilguss' 2022 album 'What Do Whales Dream About at Night?' LP features drummer Brian Griffin (Patti Smith, Brandi Carlisle, Lana Del Rey), bassist Whynot Jansveld (The Wallflowers, Butch Walker, Sara Bareilles), composer-producer Naren Rauch, and Nathan Schram (Bjork, David Crosby, David Byrne), with whom Kilguss ran the non-profit organization Musicambia.

A former actress, whose acting highlights include 'The Crucible' (with Daniel Day Lewis and Winona Ryder) and the stage production 'As You Like It' (directed by Royal Shakespeare Company founder Sir Peter Hall), Kilguss made songwriting her focus after working with musical heroes Marianne Faithfull and Mary Margaret O'Hara in the Tom Waits / William Burroughs musical 'The Black Rider'.
 
Kilguss also sings with the Loser’s Lounge, Gramercy Arms, Jim Andralis and the Syntonics and Benjamin Cartel. She's also performed at the Sundance Film Festival and with Freddie Stevenson, touring as support for The Waterboys' European tour. In June 2025, Kilguss was an artist in residence at Fish Factory Creative Center in Stodvarfjordur, Iceland where she wrote 9 new songs.

As of October 8, 'St. Teresa In Ecstasy' is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp with the full album to follow on November 14th. On November 5, Kilguss' Record Release Show is at Berlin Under A, with Life in a Blender and Charlie Nieland, who marks the release of his 'Stories From The Borderlines' album. 

ALBUM CREDITS
All songs written by Jessie Kilguss, except 'Jesus Was a Crossmaker' (written by Judee Sill)
Produced, engineered, mixed & mastered by Charlie Nieland at Saturation Point Studios, Brooklyn
Jessie Kilguss - vocals, arrangement
John Kengla – guitar, bass, keys on Howard Johnson’s, Fool’s Fight, Lost Causes, Jesus Was a Cross Maker
Kirk Schoenherr – guitar and keys on Chasing Down a Ghost and St Teresa in Ecstasy
Andrea Longato – guitar on St Teresa in Ecstasy
Rob Heath – Drums and percussion
Rembert Block – Backing vocals on Fool’s Fight, Chasing Down a Ghost and Lost Causes
Dave Derby - Backing vocals on Howard Johnson’s
Charlie Nieland – bass, violin bow guitar and keys on St Teresa in Ecstasy, Fool's Fight and Lost Causes, backing vocals on Howard Johnson’s
Single cover photo by Shervin Lainez
Video by Deborah Magocsi
Graphic design by Scott MX Turner
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