Myrath Share "The Funeral" Video

NEW ALBUM WILDERNESS OF MIRRORS OUT MARCH 27 — PRE-ORDER

"A CELEBRATION OF LIFE, DEATH, & BOUNDLESS CREATIVITY"

Tunisian–French metal innovators Myrath today release the video for new single "The Funeral," a track that approaches death with surprising brightness and emotional uplift. Instead of darkness, the band delivers a genre-blending anthem that transforms farewell into something empowering and beautiful. It's a seamless, masterfully crafted piece that feels destined, natural, and utterly breathtaking.

Alongside the single, Myrath present a cinematic video that expands the vast world of their upcoming album Wilderness of Mirrors. The production is bold, detailed, and effortlessly monumental.

"If you though that 2024’s Karma was a big step up in their theatrical desires, just wait until the jaw-dropping brilliance of Wilderness Of Mirrors launches itself the public domain! Put simply, and without wishing to be overly melodramatic, this is the most ambitious, most complete and most engaging set that Myrath have produced to date!" — FIREWORKS (UK)

Listen to the new single HERE. 

Watch the new music video Below.

Wilderness of Mirrors will be released March 27 and features 10 brand-new, emotionally charged tracks that continue Myrath's evolution of blending oriental influences with progressive and power metal. Fans can expect a journey through fantasy and reality, from haunting melodies to thunderous riffs and cinematic arrangements.

To celebrate the release, Myrath will embark on a major European tour starting in April 2026, bringing Wilderness of Mirrors to fans across 16 countries.

With millions of views on their cinematic music videos, critically acclaimed albums, and performances at festivals such as Hellfest, Wacken, and Sweden Rock, Myrath continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Wilderness of Mirrors represents the band at their most dynamic and authentic, a milestone in their journey toward becoming one of metal's most unique acts.

Pre-orders for Wilderness of Mirrors and tickets for the European tour are available now. Don't miss the next chapter in Myrath's epic musical journey.

Pre-order the new album HERE.

Tickets and more info about Myrath's 2026 European tour HERE.

HUMANNESS TEST announces the release of their newest single, "Prima Facie"

Progressive heavy outfit HUMANNESS TEST announces the release of their newest single, "Prima Facie," the seventh track to emerge from the ongoing Humanness Test project.

The phrase prima facie translates to “at first sight” or “based on first impressions,” a fitting lens through which the band invites listeners to experience the track. What will people think when they first hear it? For HUMANNESS TEST, the answer lies in a piece that stands firmly on its own, one that honors the foundation already built while opening the door to the project’s evolving future.

An instrumental composition written by Maurice Taylor and Chris Lucci, "Prima Facie" began with a bass riff that sparked deeper exploration. The dynamic interplay between bass and drums drove the track’s growth, expanding organically through layers of guitars and keyboards. The single features standout performances from international collaborators Francesco Finori (Italy) on keyboards and Pedro Ricardo (Portugal) on lead and rhythm guitars. Ultimately, the track reflects the creative partnership Taylor and Lucci have nurtured over three decades.

As Chris explains: “There’s definitely a synergy within progressive music, and this track is the result—something that truly sounds like us. You can hear the influence of other bands, but ultimately it’s a reflection of how we write.”

"Prima Facie" showcases the band’s distinctive blend of progressive sensibilities, heavy grooves, and collaborative musicianship, serving as a clear next step in the unfolding narrative of Humanness Test.

About HUMANNESS TEST
Having recently emerged into the heavy music scene in 2024, HUMANNESS TEST produces a dynamic sound that traverses progressive rock and metal realms while also drawing from more traditional heavy subgenres. RUSH, PORCUPINE TREE, and DREAM THEATER are but a few sources of influence and inspiration across the HUMANNESS TEST's musical direction. Appealing to audiophiles and musicians alike, HUMANNESS TEST celebrates the individual creativity and irreplaceable 'human' element of music created by those with a love for their craft. This feeds into the band's inclusion of a diverse array of musicians from around the globe throughout their releases. Beginning in 2024, and continuing over the course of 2025, HUMANNESS TEST are releasing a series of compelling and captivating singles. 

HUMANNESS TEST is:
Chris Lucci (Drums)
Maurice Taylor (Bass, Guitars) 

CREDITS
Music by Maurice Taylor and Chris Lucci
Produced by Chris Lucci and Maurice Taylor
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Lucci
Maurice Taylor (Bass, Guitars)
Chris Lucci (Drums, Guitars)
Guest Musicians: Francesco Finori (Keyboards)
Pedro Ricardo (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)

Links:
Website: https://www.humannesstest.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humannesstest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humannesstest/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humannesstest
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HumannessTest

Whiskey Myers Announce Eighth Annual Wiggy Thump Festival Set for April 25, 2026

Multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers return to their roots with the eighth annual Wiggy Thump Festival set for April 25, 2026 in Palestine, Texas. Featuring performances by the hometown hosts themselves as well as Stoney LaRue, The Band Feel and 79 South, this year’s event continues the tradition of supporting the local Anderson County Youth Livestock Association and builds upon the more than $250,000 raised for the cause to date. Tickets are on sale now via WhiskeyMyers.com. 
 
The announcement follows Whiskey Myers’ seventh studio album release, Whomp Whack Thunder, hailed by Rolling Stone as “their most supercharged album yet” that “sounds on the whole like an invigorated, freewheeling rock band in its prime,” as the genre-defying independent band delivers the sweat and soul that have defined their career. 
 
Along with the 11-track album, 2025 comprised a year of live shows including the East Texas band’s What We Were Born To Do Tour, the Live in 25 Tour co-headlined with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, the band’s own personally-curated Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation in Miramar Beach, Fla., acoustic shows via Whiskey Myers & Friends, along with appearances at Stagecoach Music Festival, Talladega Superspeedway and “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
 
Fans catching Whiskey Myers in 2026 can expect to hear the six-man-band’s signature powerhouse sound elevated with their newest album, Whomp Whack Thunder. 
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to the eighth annual Wiggy Thump Festival, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow the band on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played nearly 3,000 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show. The band is poised to begin their next chapter with their highly-anticipated seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder, available now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, with lead single “Time Bomb” climbing the Active Rock radio charts. Their previous project, Tornillo, featured the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and followed breakthrough album Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.7 million albums and amassed over 4.1 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features in Paramount’s hit shows “Yellowstone” (including an on-screen performance) and “Landman,” plus Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 Adds Over 20 Bands to Lineup; Announces Headliner Day Splits

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now reveal the headliner day splits! ACID BATH will conquer Friday, followed by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on Saturday with newly added headliner MINISTRY to close out the weekend! In addition, the festival has announced over 20 new additions, which can be found below!

General ticket sales will launch on Monday, December 15 @ 10:00 A.M. CST, which includes all single day, 2-day, and 3-day ticketing options and can be found HERE.

The festival will now take place June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom.

Co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, "2026 is shaping up to be our best year yet and we’re just getting started! More bands, more stages, more vendors, more food, more signings, it’s gonna be the best weekend EVER! See you in the good the land!”

The current lineup is now as follows with more TBA:

ACID BATH

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE

MINISTRY

OBITUARY

POWERTRIP

AGALLOCH

AFTER THE BURIAL

ALL SHALL PERISH

NAILS

IRON REAGAN

HAVOK

NUNSLAUGHTER

HIRAX

INTEGRITY

PRONG

INTERNAL BLEEDING

UADA

DEADGUY

MASTER

WEEKEND NACHOS

MORTA SKULD

POLKADOT CADAVER

SWORN ENEMY

BELUSHI SPEEDBALL

INCITE

CASKET ROBBERY

DUSK

JEFFREY NOTHING

BRICK BY BRICK

DEAD BY WEDNESDAY

HUMAN ARTIFACTS

THANATOTIC DESIRE

EYES OF THE LIVING

MISERY

STRIKING 13

TRIP TO THE MORGUE

DARK HORSE PROPHET

& OVER 40 MORE ARTISTS / BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Stay tuned for the next wave of bands - you don't wanna miss this!

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CLOCKTOWERS Present Emotive and Atmospheric Single "Genesis"

Thundering heaviness and atmospheric melodic elements intertwine seamlessly across CLOCKTOWERS' new single, "Genesis". The song is a deeply emotive reflection on fatherhood, and the delicate balance of wanting to provide protection from the chaos of our modern world. The single showcases the heart of the forthcoming full length, Genesis, set to arrive in early 2026. 

Rising modern rock outfit CLOCKTOWERS fuse together the ferocious power of metal and grit of rock into a dynamic modern sound. Conveying emotion through carefully crafted melodies, technical details add further dimension to the band's musical arrangements.

CLOCKTOWERS' "Genesis" sees classical-style riffs emerge through a haunting atmosphere before the darker intensity of the track takes form. This new offering contains catchy moments and memorable hooks that see it draw the listener further into CLOCKTOWERS' compelling narratives. 

About CLOCKTOWERS:

CLOCKTOWERS is a genre-blending rock/metal duo that proves lightning can strike twice—first in the past, then in the most unexpected moment years later. The band was officially born in 2022, but the story begins long before that.

Vocalist Tarek Puska and multi-instrumentalist Dakota Logan first crossed paths in an earlier metal outfit that spent five years grinding through shows, songwriting sessions, and the chaotic rhythm of band life. Life eventually pulled them in different directions—but fate clearly had other plans. Years later, in the unassuming town of Reily, Ohio, the two reconnected by chance at a local pizza joint. A quick conversation turned into a jam session. One riff became a song—“Spirit Junkie”—and by the end of that session, CLOCKTOWERS had begun.

What followed was a creative eruption. Tarek and Dakota fell into a regular routine, meeting 2 to 3 days per week to write, explore sounds, and record from the ground up in a DIY home studio setting. Over the next two years, this process grew into their debut full-length album, Genesis—a record that pulses with heavy riffs, soaring melodies, and the kind of authenticity that only comes from lived experience and musical trust.

At its core, CLOCKTOWERS thrives on contrast and chemistry. Tarek, born in 1969, brings a lifetime of hard-earned perspective and vocal power rooted in classic metal and rock traditions. Dakota, born in 1995, injects fresh energy, fearless experimentation, and a modern edge that pushes the sound into uncharted territory. Their 25-year age gap isn’t a limitation—it’s a superpower. It allows the band to seamlessly blend old-school grit with new-school fire, delivering music that’s nostalgic without being dated, current without being trendy.

CLOCKTOWERS draws inspiration from a wide palette of heavy music: the swagger and electricity of AC/DC, the doom-soaked weight of BLACK SABBATH, the eerie theatricality of GHOST, the brooding darkness of TYPE O NEGATIVE, the bombast of KISS, and the razor-sharp muscle of METALLICA. Yet, these aren’t just influences—they’re launch pads. CLOCKTOWERS takes what’s familiar and twists it into something personal and raw, layering in textures, emotions, and hooks that make their sound unmistakable.

The band’s songwriting is deeply intentional. Some tracks stem directly from personal experience—loss, growth, heartbreak, and perseverance—while others flow from instinct and emotion, letting the pen follow the pulse of the heart. The result is music that hits hard not just sonically, but emotionally. Big choruses, pounding grooves, and intricate guitar work are matched with lyrics that are introspective, honest, and often cathartic.

One of their standout tracks, “Ashes,” caught the attention of Jason Viebrooks, known for his work with HEATHEN, GRIP INC., and now EXHORDER. Viebrooks lent his talents on bass and guitar alongside Dakota for the single, while Todd J. Farler, a seasoned drummer from Cincinnati, added a thunderous groove that elevated the track even further. It’s the only track on the record that features guest musicians—every other note, riff, and lyric on Genesis comes straight from the two founding members. That was a deliberate decision. CLOCKTOWERS is about preserving a raw, undiluted vision. No filler. No compromises.

With Genesis, CLOCKTOWERS has positioned itself not just as a band, but as a statement—a declaration that real, passionate, no-bullshit rock and metal is alive, evolving, and still capable of hitting you straight in the soul. Whether you’re a lifer raised on vinyl and leather jackets, or a newcomer looking for authenticity in a crowded digital landscape, CLOCKTOWERS offers something that resonates.

This is music forged in connection. Fueled by memory. Driven by instinct. And played with the kind of conviction that can only come from two people who live and breathe it.

CLOCKTOWERS is:

  • Tarek Puska – Vocals

  • Dakota Logan – All instruments (guitars, bass, additional production)

SOULFLY JOIN HEADLINERS GWAR ON 'THE GOR GOR STRIKES BACK TOUR'

Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY are set to join intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR on their extensive spring headlining run, 'The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour.' This 34-date journey begins March 19th in Richmond, Virginia, and will include performances in major markets like Boston, Green Bay, and Portland before concluding in Charlotte, NC, on April 29th. Australian grind icons KING PARROT will serve as the opening act for all dates.

Max Cavalera states, "I can’t wait for Soulfly to storm the gates with Gwar!!  I’m excited to be part of one of the coolest tours of 2026!  Soulfly bringing the Chama tribal energy and Gwar, the ultimate theatrical madness band! I have been a fan of Gwar for a long time. It will be an honor to support them! Come on out and party with us every night!!"

GWAR's lead vocalist The Berserker Blothar states, “GWAR, Soulfly and King Parrot. This tour will be a ritual orgy of death, sex, violence and rock and fu**ing roll!! Let the severed heads rain, bouncing down the pyramid onto a heap of human skulls. Be there humans, or be left to suffer on this planet while we party in the stars!”

Tickets for 'The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour' go on sale this Friday, December 19that 10am local time 
Purchase here: https://www.soulfly.com/tour

Confirmed dates for SOULFLY joining headliners GWAR on 'The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour' with KING PARROT are:
03.19.2026  Richmond, VA @ The National
03.20.2026  Reading, PA @ Reverb
03.21.2026  Albany, NY @ Empire Live
03.22.2026  Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
03.24.2026  Hartford, CT @ The Webster
03.25.2026  Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
03.26.2026  Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
03.27.2026  Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
03.28.2026  Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
03.29.2026  Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
03.31.2026  Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
04.01.2026  St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
04.02.2026  Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
04.03.2026  Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's
04.04.2026  Saginaw, MI @ The Vault
04.05.2026  Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center
04.07.2026  Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
04.08.2026  Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
04.09.2026  Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
04.10.2026  Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
04.12.2026  Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
04.14.2026  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.15.2026  Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
04.17.2026  Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
04.18.2026  Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
04.19.2026  San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
04.20.2026  Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
04.21.2026  Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04.23.2026  Austin, TX @ Emo's
04.24.2026  Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04.25.2026  Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
04.27.2026  Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
04.28.2026  Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
04.29.2026  Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Worldwide dates
01.24.2026  AU Mt Claremont @ Froth & Fury Fest - Perth 2026
01.26.2026  AU Brisbane @ The Tivoli *
01.27.2026  AU Newton @ Enmore Theatre
01.30.2026  AU Melbourne @ Forum Melbourne
01.30.2026  AU Wayville @ Froth & Fury Fest - Adelaide 2026
* - with NAILBOMB, SNOT

Order Chama:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama

CHAMA was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John has worked with Max and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. The latter was also responsible for the mixing and mastering. Rizk has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day. SOULFLY enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (GO AHEAD & DIE, NAILBOMB, HEALING MAGIC) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also includes features from Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) and Todd Jones (NAILS).

SOULFLY's line-up on Chama is :
Max Cavalera | Vocals & Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Bass
Zyon Cavalera | Drums
Mike De Leon | Guitar

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/SoulflyOfficial
www.instagram.com/thesoulflytribe
www.x.com/thesoulflytribe
open.spotify.com/user/soulflyband
www.youtube.com/@soulfly
www.tiktok.com/@thesoulflytribe

LONG LOST CULT CLASSIC BY ARMAGEDDON IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND IS BEING REISSUED

Armageddon was formed in 1974, and their self-titled debut, Armageddon, released in 1975, was recorded in England and released in the United States on A&M Records. The albums' original liner notes use the term "supergroup", as their personnel were drummer Bobby Caldwell (previously a member of Captain Beyond), singer Keith Relf (who had fronted the band the Yardbirds and was a co-founder of Renaissance), guitarist Martin Pugh (from Steamhammer), and bassist Louis Cennamo (also formerly of Renaissance and Steamhammer).

This classic has now been remastered and repackaged in a beautiful gatefold on 180G Atomic Red Vinyl with additional photos and credits to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.  There is a Limited (100 copies) signed bundle that comes with a 10x10 print signed by all three-surviving members (Bobby Caldwell, Louis Cennamo, Martin Pugh). As Caldwell states, “Hello!  It was a great pleasure to have written and worked on the Armageddon album with the late Keith Relf, Martin Pugh, and Louis Cenamo, some of the finest players in England!  We had a lot of fun, and we are delighted to see the album being re-issued by Deko Entertainment. We hope you enjoy it. Many thanks! Best Wishes.

Listen to “Buzzard” Below:

Pugh continues, “I am thrilled that Deko is recognizing the 50th anniversary of Armageddon with this timely release of the vinyl. Keith, Louis and myself flew out from London following a dream, when we arrived in Hollywood, met and jammed with Bobby, the dream came true.” Cennamo concludes, “Armageddon, our supergroup that nearly was and now just might always be!”

Armageddon is a limited pressing of 500 copies and continues in the tradition of Deko Entertainments mission to bring lost classics back to life and sometimes for the first time ever on vinyl. Recent releases have included Trapeze, Angel, Dokken, Warrant, Slaughter, Stevie Salas, and others.

You can pre-order Armageddon here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/reissues/armageddon

A.A. WILLIAMS Releases New Single “Just A Shadow” and Announces Signing to Reigning Phoenix Music

Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) proudly announces the signing of acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist A.A. WILLIAMS, whose work blends haunting melody with a distinctly heavy edge. This marks a powerful new chapter in the artist’s evolution. To inaugurate the partnership, WILLIAMS unveils her new single “Just A Shadow”, a work of stark intimacy and emotional gravity. The new single appears alongside a striking animated video by Costin Chioreanu, which can be viewed Below.

“Just A Shadow” descends into the quiet ache between light and dark, where WILLIAMS’ evocative voice becomes both a confession and a companion. It is an elegy for the self you cannot escape, a meditation on the beauty and terror of one’s own reflection. Rather than banishing the darkness, WILLIAMS meets it with open eyes in an act of understanding, an embrace of what shapes us, scars us, and ultimately helps define us.

In WILLIAMS’ own words: “‘Just A Shadow’ is an ode to the darkness inside. A part of you since you can remember, a cruel friend lurking just outside of view. A presence that you’ve accepted, its familiarity brings cold comfort. You’ve tried to resist it and step into the light, but you’re scared that you’re nothing without the dark.”

RPM co-founder Gerardo Martinez celebrates both the new release and the label’s partnership with WILLIAMS: “A.A. WILLIAMS is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music. She is unafraid to explore vulnerability with a rare poetic depth. We’re honored to welcome her to the RPM family, and ‘Just A Shadow’ is a stunning introduction to what we’ll build together.”

“Just a Shadow” lands before her highly anticipated 2026 UK and EU tour. The tour kicks off on January 27 in Norwich and continues across the UK and Europe through March 7. Tickets are available HERE. 

About A.A. WILLIAMS:

Having made her debut live appearance at the prestigious Roadburn Festival in the Netherlands off the back of a self-titled EP, A.A. WILLIAMS has since toured across the globe with the likes of CULT OF LUNA, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, RUSSIAN CIRCLES, SLEEP TOKEN and THE SISTERS OF MERCY, as well as establishing herself as a headline artist - including a show at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall inside London’s Southbank Centre.

Standout festival appearances have dovetailed with two album releases - 2020’s Forever Blue and 2022’s As The Moon Rests, which both received widespread critical acclaim and put A.A. WILLIAMS firmly in the slipstream of the wave of female vocalists taking textured, epic and folk-rooted heavy music into new and progressive directions. A BBC session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios only bolstered WILLIAMS’ credentials.

Not one to rest on her laurels, she has also released a selection of ‘companion pieces’ - a collaborative single with Japanese post-rock titans MONO (“Exit In Darkness”); a solo covers collection recorded during 2020’s pandemic lockdown — Songs From Isolation — that garnered praise from THE CURE’s Robert Smith and SMASHING PUMPKINS' Billy Corgan for her unique take on their original songs; and perhaps most impressively, 2021’s arco saw the multi-instrumentalist completely rework her debut EP from rock instrumentation to a string ensemble, utilising her classical training and arrangement skills to stunning effect.

With new label partner Reigning Phoenix Music, 2026 will serve as a major milestone for A.A. WILLIAMS.

Connect With A.A. WILLIAMS:

  • Website: https://aawilliamsmusic.com

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

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

  • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aawilliamsmusic

  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@aawilliamsmusic

  • Bandcamp: https://aawilliams.bandcamp.com

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2U3NplWGZV4xH2ECA5oQ1i

  • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/a-a-williams/1466249029

CARRION VAEL Premieres New Single “1912,” Inspired by the Villisca Axe Murders

Richmond, Indiana’s technical melodic death metal powerhouse CARRION VAEL returns with a vengeance with the release of their haunting new single “1912,” a fresh glimpse into their fifth studio album, Slay Utterly, arriving January 16, 2026 through Unique Leader Records.

Recorded across three sessions at The Armory Studios with engineers Jack Daniels and Elisha Mullins and mastered by Jeff Dunne, Slay Utterly is a concept-driven exploration of infamous murderers, slashers, and violent historical figures. Each track delivers a vivid depiction of humanity’s darkest corners through CARRION VAEL’s blend of technical precision, melodic intensity, and razor-edged aggression.

“1912” stands among the band’s most stylistically expansive works to date. Nearly theatrical in its opening moments, the song broadens and intensifies as it progresses, guiding the listener through shifting moods and escalating tension. The band notes that this track is “the most vast when it comes to styles” and was crafted to make the listener feel every stage of its growth.

Lyrically, “1912” centers on the still-unsolved Villisca axe murders, which shook the small town of Villisca, Iowa on a sweltering June night in 1912. Two adults and six children were brutally killed as they slept. The assailant moved silently through the home, leaving no survivors and vanishing without a trace. More than a century later, the case remains open to speculation, and the song explores several of the most discussed theories, from roving train-hopping sociopaths to disgruntled business associates to evangelical madmen. The truth remains unknown.

With “1912,” CARRION VAEL transforms one of America’s most chilling mysteries into a dynamic and emotionally charged melodic death metal narrative, setting the tone for the scope and ambition of Slay Utterly.

About CARRION VALE:
In 2017, brutal melodic death metal storytellers CARRION VAEL set out on a mission to understand disturbing events that may baffle the sane. Each album and each song explores an aspect of true crime history, often focusing on the stories of individual serial killers and their victims. Though this conceptual focus underpins CARRION VAEL's songwriting, they seek to fully utilize all of their skills and talents to ensure that each song develops the sound it needs to tell its story. The band released their first album, Resurrection of the Doomed, independently in 2017, then signed with HPGD Records and released their 2020 follow-up, God Killer. Subsequently, the band signed with Unique Leader Records and released Abhorrent Obsessions (2022) and Cannibals Anonymous (2024). 

With their fifth album, Slay Utterly, on the horizon, CARRION VAEL are set to continue this journey into the monstrous side of the human psyche. Vicious, but surprisingly poignant in just the right dose, Slay Utterly presents an anthology of serial killer stories from significant points in history. The album is certain to enthrall fans of horror, history, and true crime with its vivid portrayals of the minds of both murderers and victims. 

CARRION VALE is:
Travis Lawson Purcell - Vocals
Alex Arford - Bass
Trenton Limburg - Guitar
Ryan Kurder - Guitar
Matt Behner - Drums

Theodor Bastard Return with New Single “Nebo”

For three decades, Theodor Bastard have bridged the traditions of the old world with the new. Now, five years removed from their last full-length journey, the Karelian pioneers of electro-folk are beginning a new venture that reconnects with their earliest roots.    

Today, Theodor Bastard are releasing their first single in five years. While written specifically for the award-winning Russian crime drama The Method, “Nebo” offers an initial glimpse at the band’s upcoming ninth studio album. Yana Veva’s vocals continue to twirl with the fragility of snow, but the way the song’s beat rolls like smog recalls their early electronic experiments with World Music.  

“We leaned on analog synthesizers, most notably the Soviet-era Polivoks and modern Arturia MiniBrute”, says Theodor Bastard’s founding member Fedor Svolotch. “Our recent albums have focused more on acoustic and ethnically-inflected textures. Returning to analog gear felt like coming home to a language we missed”.    

Listen to “Nebo” Below;

Stream

https://theodorbastard.fanlink.tv/Nebo

Theodor Bastard were commissioned to write “Nebo” for the third season of The Method’, which premiered on Kinopoisk last Friday, December 12. The song plays during the show’s end credits and will soundtrack one of its pivotal scenes.

Theodore Bastard’s latest album Volch’Ya Yagoda, along with the recently reissued Vetvi and Oikoumene, are available now through Season of Mist.

Order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/theodorbastard

Their latest single, “Nebo”, appeared in a key scene during the third season of the Russian crime drama The Method. It will also appear on the band’s upcoming ninth album.

“Nebo” recording line-up:

Alexander Starostin (Fedor Svolotch) - Synths, Guitars, Drum and Synth Programming, Sound Design

Yana Veva - Vocals, Synths

Full line-up:
Fedor Svolotch - Dulcimer, Samplers, Vocals
Yana Veva - Vocals, Bawu, Ocarina
Alexey Kalinovskiy - Keyboards
Andy Vladich - Drums
Kusas - Percussions, Winds
Slava Salikov - Cello Morin Khuur
Ekaterina Dolmatova - Backing Vocals

Production Credits
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Theo Studio.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Fedor Svolotch

Cover Art
Fedor Svolotch

Order

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Booking contact

Maxim Krupoderya

theodorbastard@gmail.com

Follow Theodor Bastard
Website: https://theodorbastard.com/
Bandcamp: https://theodorbastard.bandcamp.com/
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/theodor-bastard/204585292
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RED SANDS Unleash “The Hunt”

Independent melodic metal band RED SANDS announces the release of their new single “The Hunt,”. The track appears on the band’s highly anticipated EP Evocations, set for worldwide release on January 30, 2026.

“The Hunt” serves as an energetic and subconscious tribute to one of RED SANDS’ favorite metal acts, Iced Earth. Written by Eric Novelo (bass), with arrangements and lyrics by Daniel Novelo, the song blends galloping riffs, urgent pacing, and a sharp melodic edge. Although it is the most traditional track on the EP, it stands out as one of the most vibrant due to its direct songwriting and fast, unrelenting momentum.

Lyrically, “The Hunt” immerses listeners in the brutality and fervor of medieval warfare. While its themes resonate with nearly any era of armed conflict, the song draws particular inspiration from the Battle of Hattin in 1187, where Saladin’s forces defeated the Crusaders and reclaimed Jerusalem. Arabesque guitar solos, atmospheric backing vocals, and intricate sound effects depicting clashing swords and firing trebuchets create a vivid, cinematic portrayal of chaos on the battlefield.

Evocations features six tracks that explore themes of mortality, memory, and transformation. From the ominous opening “Mors Vincit Omnia” to the commanding presence of “The Coven,” the aggression of “The Hunt,” and the introspective melancholy of “My Beloved Ghost,” the EP traces a cycle of creation and decay. At its center is “System,” a new song that confronts modern corruption with sharp lyrical intent and complex musicianship. The artwork, created by vocalist and visual artist Jonathan Corral, reflects the record’s themes through surreal imagery featuring a being made from memories and relics carrying a dying bird on a blank musical score, symbolizing both unfinished creation and impermanence.

RED SANDS is:
 

  • Jonathan “Jona” Corral – Vocals

  • Daniel Novelo – Rhythm & Lead Guitar

  • Eric Novelo – Bass

  • Juan Carlos “CJ” León – Piano & Keyboards

  • Ángel Asiain – Drums


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NJ Native + Former HxCx Concert Promoter Heath Miller Resurrects Fyre Festival + Supports Honduran Tourism

PHNX rising from the ashes of the doomed FYRE FESTIVAL is a story you never expected.

Heath Miller, one of the key behind-the-scenes forces who helped turn the 2025 Fyre Festival in Honduras into a fully executed, wildly talked-about cultural moment — and, in his words, "the most epic, never done before, tourism marketing campaign ever" — is a former New Jersey hard rock concert promoter and VP and talent buyer at NYC's famed Webster Hall, where he booked everyone from Metallica to Nine Inch Nails. He is also known for booking some of My Chemical Romance's first-ever shows.

If anyone has the know-how (and, well, the cajones) to reboot FYRE, it's Miller.

While the world is buzzing about the festival's improbable comeback, what's still untold is how it actually happened — and how a remote island like Utila became the unlikely center of global attention. It's that story that can only be told by Heath Miller.

Miller can discuss the production blueprint that brought Fyre Festival to Utila and made it work — the logistics, the innovation, and the "quiet genius" puzzle-pieces put in place long before the headline moment, as well as The Coral View Beach Resort connection — how the festival became a spotlight moment for the resort, and why he sees it as the catalyst for a new era of tourism on Utila.

He can also address the French Montana plane incident and how he and Billy coordinated the solution that ensured talent was able to get where they needed to go, turning a potential fiasco into a power move for the island's visibility.

While many non-believers and naysayers have questioned the success of the event, Miller and his wife have also been the target of harassment via his social media accounts. 

But he remains undeterred.

Ultimately, though, Miller has a bigger mission: Using the global attention to push forward a long-needed conversation about Utila's airport infrastructure — whether through government momentum or private investment — to make the island safer, more accessible, and better equipped for future headline-driving events.

Are you ready for the real, full-fledged Fyre Festival story — the one that didn't collapse, but instead re-ignited an entire destination?

Heath Miller is available for press opportunities.

ABOUT HEATH MILLER:
Heath Miller’s career has been primarily in the music industry as a concert promoter and event producer.  Over the course of his career, he has produced thousands of concerts and events in the tri-state area, under Excess dB Entertainment, Metropolitan Talent, and various venues he worked in-house. Venues he has booked and produced concerts and events include Webster Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Beacon Theater, Hammerstein Ballroom, United Palace and many others.

As Vice President of Concerts at Webster Hall in New York City, Heath was responsible for developing their in-house concert department, along with overseeing and booking the venue's concerts. During his time at Webster Hall, he impressively increased Webster Hall's ranking from #11 to #2 for club-sized venues worldwide ticket sales, guiding them to winning Nightclub of the Year at the 2017 Pollstar Awards.  Heath has been active in the consulting space, consulting for music technology companies such as Bandsintown, 23/7 Global, and BlockParty.

In addition to concert booking and promotion, Heath's diverse experience includes over 10 years of non-profit work with Safe Horizon on their Leadership Council and The James Beard Foundation on their Young Professionals Committee. He has consistently been one of the top donation generations for both committees.

Heath has leveraged his non-profit experience along with his marketing and logistics experience from the event industry to form Support Utila. 

THE ETERNAL unleash first video single “It All Ends” from new EP “Celestial”

Australian-Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL have announced their upcoming EP Celestial, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music, and have dropped the first video single, "It All Ends".  

Pre-save / pre-order the EP, available on all major digital platforms and as an extremely limited-edition eco-friendly recycled vinyl:https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR 

"It All Ends" marks the first preview of Celestial and sets the tone with a powerful mix of haunting atmosphere, melancholic weight, and progressive finesse. The track unfolds slowly and deliberately, pulling the listener into its storm of brooding riffs, somber melodies, and an emotional vocal performance that feels both intimate and colossal. The song’s dynamics build toward a towering, epic finale that showcases the band’s cinematic approach to heavy music.

Stream/Download the single: https://theeternal.rpm.link/itallendsPR

Watch the video clip Below;

Lyrically, "It All Ends" cuts deep. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson, who also designed & edited the video, explains:

"The lyrics of “It All Ends” convey a stark meditation on betrayal, disillusionment, and the collapse of trust. Through the recurring imagery of “empty words” and “broken shards,” the song captures the futility of promises that have lost their meaning and the devastation left in their wake. The repetition of the phrase “it all ends” underscores the inevitability and finality of this unraveling, while the storm imagery reflects the emotional turbulence beneath the surface. At its core, the song portrays the painful recognition that fractured communication and faithlessness lead to irreversible endings, leaving behind a lingering sense of loss that feels both suffocating and inescapable."  

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) and Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex‑Amorphis/Flat Earth) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL are proving themselves a genuinely international collaboration and with the forthcoming EP, fans and first-time listeners alike get a first taste of the band’s signature intensity and powerful new material.

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion
 
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BAT - ANNOUNCE SPRING 2026 US TOUR WITH VOIVOD

Richmond, Virginia's metal-punk trio, BAT, is thrilled to announce a spring U.S. tour alongside Canadian progressive sci-fi metal pioneers, VOIVOD. The eight-date trek begins in at Hell's Heroes VIII in Houston on March 20th and concludes in Tulsa on March 27th. Fans can join BAT for an official afterparty immediately following the final show at 2 Minutes To Tulsa at The Whittier Bar.

Tickets for the tour went on sale today Friday, December 12th at 1pm local time via the below links.

BAT - US SPRING 2026
03.20.26  Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Hell's Heroes) 
03.21.26  Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room
03.22.26  St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
03.23.26  Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
03.24.26  Chicago, IL @ Reggie's 
03.25.26  Madison, WI @ Crucible
03.26.26  Kansas City, MO @ recordBar
03.27.26  Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard

Order / stream BAT's latest studio album Under The Crooked Claw now at:
https://bat.bfan.link/utcclp

ABOUT BAT:

The power trio, including Ryan Waste, Nick Poulos, and Chris Marshall, decamped to Philadelphia in June 2021 where Arthur Rizk recorded the basic tracks for Under The Crooked Claw. Yavé Rust tracked lead guitars and vocals later when the band was back in Richmond, ultimately to be mixed by Rizk and mastered by Joel Grind. The artwork for the album was inked by Brandon Holt and colored by Margaret Rolicki.

Jam-packed with tight, concise songs loaded with punchy choruses and lightning-laced leads, each of the 13 tracks offers a new horror short story mixing the perfect blend of heavy metal, punk, and rock ‘n’ roll or as Waste coins it "primitive heavy speed".

BAT is:
Ryan Waste | Bass & Vocals
Nick Poulos | Guitar
Chris Marshall | Drums

Charlie Nieland's 'Stories From the Borderlines' is the Year's Most Unsettlingly Glamorous Album - a darkly essential NYC rock statement

Renowned NYC songwriter-producer Charlie Nieland presents 'Stories From The Borderlines', a dazzling and deeply personal album that explores themes of connection and severance. This is one of the most profound albums from Nieland, known of his work producing and writing for such artists as Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Blondie and Scissor Sisters. 

More than music, the meticulously crafted songs on this album—a geography of intention—are an act of imaginative resistance, passionately mining for light and truth in a darkening world.  Shaped by a reverence for pioneering '80s and '90s synth and guitar-driven music, these cinematic soundscapes and poignant songs involve drummer Billy Loose, Staten Island rapper spiritchild, guitarist Dan McAssey and Joe McGinty(The Psychedelic Furs, Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, The Loser's Lounge).  

"This set of songs is a kaleidoscope of styles. They are luminous secret rooms that reflect one human’s heart in a world at the precipice. Staying creative is resistance. As authoritarians attack culture, they make the mistake that imagination can be controlled when it actually emerges from the bottom up. Culture is not imaginary. It’s is rooted in imagination but it’s more real than what can be measured," says Charlie Nieland.

"These songs tell stories of growing up, of how we got severed, and how we connect. I burrowed into each idea over several years that were filled with love, uncertainty and family drama. The time allowed me to create and explore sound worlds with a cinematic eye; finding contrasts in texture and time. To create an experience that shifts with each listen. These songs are a geography of intention and intuition, mining for light in a dark world. Let’s find the switch."

Nieland also presents 'Shame' with a firecracker video, directed and edited by multi-faceted NYC-based artist Hypnodoll, and filmed by Alice Teeple. Fueled by the obsessive lust and repulsion that has been weaponized against the queer community, this song explores how fascination runs like blood from all sides, our own self-loathing driving us into the unknown.  

Previewed the epic lead track 'Win' feat. spiritchild and 'The Ocean Understands' EP, this new album presents a visceral blend of post punk, glam, dream pop and progressive rock. With sweeping melodies and restless rhythms, these unique soundscapes deliver an immersive journey, showcasing Nieland's continued evolution as an artist and producer. 

Nieland's backstory is extensive, having written, performed and produced music for decades. He was awarded a Gold record (UK) for his production work on Blondie's 'Greatest Hits Sight & Sound' and achieved a Top 10 Billboard Dance Chart Position with Debbie Harry's single 'Two Times Blue', which he co-wrote and produced. Hehas scored the feature film 'The Safety of Objects' (with Glenn Close), Showtime's pilot episode of 'The L Word' and the VH-1documentary 'NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell'.

An artist rich on nuanced songwriting and sonic exploration, he released the album 'Ice Age' (2014), followed by 'Hopeful Monsters' (2016) and ‘Divisions' (2021). After 20 years with Her Vanished Grace, he is half of the literature-inspired duo Lusterlit with Susan Hwang, and both produces and co-hosts the podcast 'An Embarrassment of Prog'.

'Stories From The Borderlines' is out now, available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.  Nieland returns in January with his next audio-visual offering. 

CREDITS 
All songs written by Charlie Nieland, except 'Win' (by Charlie Nieland & spiritchild


)
Charlie Nieland - vocals, 6 and 12 string electric and acoustic and e-bow guitars, lap steel guitar, fretted and fretless electric basses, upright piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Korg MS20 analog synth, virtual Mellotrons and string machines, autoharp, glockenspiel, percussion
Billy Loose - drums

Dan McAssey - guitar on 'Brutalist Monuments' & 'You Fell Down'
spiritchild - Vocals on 'Win'

Joe McGinty - keyboards on 'Today'
Recorded at home and at Saturation Point Studios in Brooklyn, NY
Produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by Charlie Nieland
© 2025 Athame Music, xspiritmentaleyez Music (Win)
Album cover art by Hypnodoll™ 

Videos for 'Redshift' and 'Drown' by Hypnodoll™
Video for 'Shame' by Hypnodoll™ and Alice Teeple
Artist photos by Alice Teeple and Bob Krasner
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Singer/Songwriter Leah Blevins Warns "Be Careful Throwing Stones" on New Track

On the heels of releasing her first taste of new music with “All Dressed Up,” the title track from her Dan Auerbach-produced album, singer/songwriter Leah Blevins releases her powerful new single “Be Careful Throwing Stones” today. 

Written with Auerbach and Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges), “Be Careful Throwing Stones” continues to showcase Blevins’ piercing vocal clarity, storytelling and unflinching emotional honesty with a dash of ‘70s retro glamour and sheen.

The new track follows the recent release of “All Dressed Up,” named a “hot new track” by Barnburner, and marks the latest glimpse into the sonic landscape of her upcoming album. A timeless blend of Southern rock earthiness and pop-country shimmer, anchored by a twangy Karen Carpenter-esque vocal purity, listen to “Be Careful Throwing Stones” HERE. 

Pre-save All Dressed Up, set for release March 20, 2026, HERE.  

In addition to the song’s release, the official music video for “Be Careful Throwing Stones” premiered today exclusively with Holler, offering fans a visual interpretation of the track. Watch the video below;

“This song is about protecting the softest parts of yourself,” says Blevins. “Dan, Daniel and I were writing from that place where hope meets caution. It’s a reminder to move gently through love – with others and with yourself.”

“Be Careful Throwing Stones” expands on the fresh yet nostalgic sound Blevins introduced with “All Dressed Up,”pairing emotional intelligence and heartache with quiet strength. Raised on the bluegrass-stained Kentucky country of Loretta Lynn, Patty Loveless, Dwight Yoakam and fellow Sandy Hook native Keith Whitley, Blevins continues a lineage of storytellers who understand the power of plainspoken truth.

“There are all kinds of emotions in this world,” Blevins says. “The best songs hold a few of them at once. Dan gets that. He knows how to let a feeling stretch out and take up space.”

“Be Careful Throwing Stones” also continues Blevins’ penchant for crafting songs and visuals that feel outside of time. Her work echoes the greats of the ‘60s and ‘90s while standing firmly in the present, resulting in a sound that will resonate just as deeply 30 years from now.

“Be Careful Throwing Stones” and the official video are available everywhere today. 

For the latest news and updates follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and online at leahblevinsmusic.com.

Kenny Takes HEART LIFE MUSIC to Springsteen Archives

When Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Director of Curatorial Affairs and Director of Public History Melissa Ziobro posted a congratulatory note about Kenny Chesney’s Heart Life Music debuting at No. 1 on the New York Times’ Hardcover Nonfiction and Combined Print and E-Book Nonfiction best sellers lists, she shot her shot, closing her blog post with an invitation cast into the vast unknown for Chesney to be part of the Springsteen Center’s author-driven podcast.
 
Be careful what you wish for – or Santa might come a little early. Word of the post made it back to the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar, who was scheduled to be in New York for his first appearance on Howard Stern’s wildly popular SiriusXM show. Chesney reasoned, “With as much as Bruce Springsteen runs throughout the story of my life – something I didn’t actually realize until I sat down and began work on Heart Life Music – this request from out of nowhere seemed like something I needed to do.”
 
And so, the morning after two hours on Howard Stern and a New York City book event at the Kaufman Music Center, Chesney and his book tour team headed to Monmouth University, minutes from the Jersey Shore, to tape a special edition of their “Conversations with Our Curator” series. With the actual Center in the final stages of construction for their late spring 2026 opening, the recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee combined the book talk with touring the facility even before it was ready for installations. 
 
Chesney’s interview was filmed in a residence on the West Long Branch campus. His interview with Ziobro was far-reaching: considering his life’s path, unlikely influences, the passion of rock, the overlap beyond genres and, yes, interactions with Springsteen. As he said, “Talking to someone who comes at it from her perspective – Melissa’s a history professor and someone who thinks in curatorial terms – it’s a very different way to approach all this. But her energy is so present, she really draws you into the conversation. She cares about these stories, but she cares for several kinds of reasons, making it an interesting process that made me really think about what I was saying in bigger ways.
 
“But it also proves, once again, business people like labels, actual people just love music.”
 
Already named one of Barnes & Noble’s Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2025, Chesney has spent four weeks on both New York Times Best Sellers lists – and seen social media support from far-flung readers including Ziggy Marley, surfer Kelly Slater, Cindy Crawford, Carrot Top, tennis legend Bjorn Borg and fellow New York Times best seller author Cameron Crowe.
 
“Talking to Melissa about Bruce brought home his generosity in my life in an even deeper way. That’s part of why I wanted to do this interview: to honor the wisdom, friendship and especially inspiration he’s given me as a young man playing for tips, showing me what it means to give away every cell of yourself on that stage, and providing great advice when it was most needed along the way.”
 
The wild, the innocent and the curious can watch the interview in its entirety and read Ziobro’s blog at https://springsteenarchives.org/. Opening in 2026, the curatorial team is already compiling an outstanding collection of work to reflect how American music documents so much of the moments across time.
 
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music preserves the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrates the history of American music and its diversity of artists and genres. Our mission is two-fold. The Springsteen Archives serves as the official repository for materials related to Springsteen and the E Street Band, including photographs, historic memorabilia, oral histories, and more. The Center for American Music explores American music more broadly. We accomplish this by producing exhibitions, concerts, and educational programming that explores and honors the cultural impact of American music past, present, and future. For further information, please visit www.springsteenarchives.org.

UADA + MORTIIS Announce North American Co-Headliner for 'Devoid of Light' and 'Smell of Rain' Anniversaries

Enigmatic black metal horde UADA and industrial metal artist MORTIIS have teamed up for a very special co-headliner, featuring exclusive anniversary sets and supporting performances by Jerome Reuter’s ROME and WRAITH KNIGHT. UADA will be performing their seminal 2016 debut album 'Devoid of Light' in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year anniversary set featuring Wraith Knight. In addition, MORTIIS shall be performing songs from his groundbreaking 2001 full-length, 'The Smell Of Rain,' along with other volumes of dystopian despair.

The artist pre-sale starts today, December 11, at 2:00 P.M. local time using the code 'COLDMOON'. General on-sale will be Friday, December 12, at 10:00 A.M. local time. Tickets can be found HERE.

UADA comments, "It has been a profound honor to play a central role in assembling this distinctive and richly diverse touring package. The line-up carries deep personal history and influence for me, while also embodying some of the most cherished milestones of my own musical journey.

"As someone who has always appreciated the artistry of thoughtfully mixed bills—an approach that feels increasingly rare in today’s landscape—this particular combination is especially meaningful and should deliver a strikingly unique, yet cohesive experience for those in attendance.

"Above all, this tour is my gift to the fans: an opportunity to witness a moment that may never come again, to discover extraordinary talents they might not yet know, and to share an evening that I sincerely hope will live on as an unforgettable memory."

MORTIIS adds, "While creating and uncreating, sometimes composing, and occasionally violently invoking, the music and sounds that are set to be my new album, it is growing increasingly apparent to me, that I am occasionally calling upon some old ghosts of the past. 

I can hear (sometimes clearly, other times faintly) some musical echoes from The 'Smell Of Rain' days, not to mention new sounds of the blurry, faint, but unmistakably strange, future, that is yet to unfold. 

"It seems natural to me, to now unearth several of the songs from 'The Smell Of Rain' (and other music, of similar dispirit!) as a first step into the bleak dystopian dreamscapes Mortiis appears to be heading into from here on out.

"So here I am, clawing through a quarter century old recordings, preparing for 2026."

The full itinerary is as follows:

THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI

(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):

04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante's

04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw

04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens

04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage

04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B

04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex

04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live

04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source

04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones

05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV

05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ

05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive

05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz

05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's

05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Ever since the cloaked Pacific Northwest band appeared on the music radar, UADA has always been electrified by both polar worlds. Their echelon was stark and meaningful. Within the stretch of three albums as well as dense and triumphant live shows across the globe, they have not only spiked the map of extreme metal music but their unrelenting touring schedule and unbridled will to push forward into new horizons has also earned them a reception in all the extremes imaginable, be it worship or spite.

UADA Links:

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Mortiis is a pioneering dark ambient and industrial metal artist, widely credited as the founder of the dungeon synth genre, whose work spans from haunting atmospheric soundscapes to abrasive, genre-defying electronic metal. With a legacy stretching over three decades, he remains one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in underground dark music

MORTIIS Links:

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DERAPS ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER U.S. TOUR THE EXPLOSIVE “VIVA ROCK N’ ROLL” TOUR IGNITES ON FEBRUARY 2026

America, brace yourselves. Deraps—Canada’s blistering new hard-rock powerhouse—are storming the United States for the first time ever, bringing their high-voltage, late-’70s-inspired sound to American stages in February 2026.

Led by prodigy Jacob Deraps—the Quebec-born, EVH-sponsored guitar phenomenon whose jaw-dropping Van Halen covers lit up YouTube and earned praise from The Official Van Halen News Desk—Deraps are redefining what modern classic rock can be: fierce, melodic, virtuoso-level, and full-throttle fun.

After signing with Metalville Records and inking a publishing deal with Anthem Entertainment (home of Rush), Jacob Deraps and Aussie co-writer Josh Gallagher launched their self-titled debut in 2022 to global acclaim, earning raves from Classic Rock Magazine (UK), Burrn! (Japan), Screamer Magazine (USA) and more. Fans crowned them “Best New Band of 2022” in Burrn! Magazine, while Classic Rock spotlighted their single “My Side of Town” in its prestigious Ultimate Playlist of 2022.

From opening for Tom Cochrane, Ann Wilson, Loverboy, and Foreigner, to electrifying crowds at the Stonedead Festival (UK) supporting Blue Öyster Cult, Deraps have already proven they belong on the biggest stages on Earth.

And now, after Deraps wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed the band’s explosive second album Viva Rock N’ Roll—released May 23, 2025 to glowing worldwide reviews and a surprise #1 rock sales debut in Japan—the band is finally answering American fans’ calls.

This is the moment. This is the tour.

CONFIRMED U.S. TOUR DATES — “VIVA ROCK N’ ROLL” (LEG I)
W 2/4 — Pawling, NY — Darryl’s House
F 2/6 — NYC, NY — The Iridium
S 2/7 — West Yarmouth, MA — The Music Room
M 2/9 — Pittsburgh, PA — Craft House
W 2/11 — Sellersville, PA — Sellersville Theater
Th 2/12 — Lakewood, OH — The Winchester Music Hall
F 2/13 — Detroit, MI — Token Lounge
S 2/14 — Chicago, IL — Reggie’s
W 2/18 — Milwaukee, WI — Shank Hall
F 2/20 — Wisconsin Dells, WI — Legacy Theater
S 2/21 — Sioux Falls, SD — Biggs Bar and Grill
W 2/25 — Great Falls, MT — The Newbury Theater
F 2/27 — Seattle, WA — The Funhouse at El Corazon

…with many more dates to be announced!

THE BOTTOM LINE

If you’re a guitar fan, a rock fanatic, a lover of killer riffs, or just someone who needs to feel the floor shake again—this is the tour you’ve been waiting for.
Deraps are coming in loud, fast, and ready to blow the roof off every room they hit.

Viva Rock N’ Roll. America… it’s your turn!
 

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ATOLL Announces 2026 "Swamp Survivors" Tour

Arizona’s own slamming death metal juggernaut ATOLL are proud to announce the “Swamp Survivors” 2026 Tour, a week-long run of brutal, high-octane shows tearing across the American South beginning January 30, 2026. Supported by a cast of equally savage acts, TRUCKSTOP DICKPILL and SQUELCHING, “Swamp Survivors” promises a visceral, sweat-drenched live experience steeped in ATOLL’s signature blend of groove, slam, and technical ferocity.

Emerging from the scorched desert wasteland of Phoenix in 2014, ATOLL has spent nearly a decade carving out a unique sonic identity. Their sound fuses percussive, groove-laden slamming brutal death metal with classic death metal riffcraft, while injecting flashes of core, funk, and thrash for maximum unpredictability. Known for their punishing live shows and festival appearances, ATOLL has shared the stage with heavyweights such as SKINLESS, GORGASM, INGESTED, and ABORTED, solidifying their status as a staple of the modern extreme metal circuit.

"Swamp Survivors" 2026 Tour Dates:

01/30 New Orleans, LA Check Point Charlie
01/31 Pensacola, FL Betty's
02/01 Tampa, FL The Brass Mug
02/03 Lake Worth, FL Propaganda
02/04 Winter Park, FL Conduit
02/05 Warner Robins, GA Reverb Room
02/06 Atlanta, GA Bodgs Social & Supply
02/07 Nashville, TN Cobra Bar

About ATOLL:

Formed in 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona, ATOLL has evolved into a relentless force in extreme metal, blending brutal death metal with influences from groove, slam, grind and hardcore. Over the past decade, they’ve built a reputation for their blistering live performances and innovative approach to the genre, sharing stages with giants like Skinless, Gorgasm, and Aborted.

 Their discography, including standout releases like Prepuce and Human Extract, showcases their fearless experimentation, and with their latest album Inhuman Implants, ATOLL has reached new heights, further solidifying their place as pioneers within the extreme metal scene. Now augmented by new drummer Max Stark, the band is set to push the boundaries of aggression with ferocious riffs and slams, continuing to inspire and captivate listeners worldwide.

ATOLL is:

  • Wade Taylor – Vocals 

  • Cameron Broomfield – Bass 

  • Spencer Ferguson – Guitar 

  • Matt Markle – Guitar 

  • Max Stark – Drums 


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