CLAWFINGER Release New Single “Going Down (Like Titanic)”

Following the success of previously-released singles "Scum", "Ball & Chain" and "Big Brother", Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal pioneers CLAWFINGER have released their latest single "Going Down (Like Titanic)". The song is taken from their hotly-anticipated studio album Before We All Die, set for release on February 20 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

Before We All Die marks CLAWFINGER’s first studio album in 19 years, capturing the band’s trademark fusion of sharp rap delivery, heavy grooves and biting social commentary, now more relevant than ever.

Stream / Download "Going Down (Like Titanic)": https://clawfinger.rpm.link/titanicPR 

Watch the video Below":

Known for their pioneering fusion of metal, rap, and unflinching social commentary, CLAWFINGER return with their brand new record Before We All Die, that will rekindle the fire which made them one of Europe’s most groundbreaking crossover acts. This long-awaited comeback marks not just a return, but a reinvention, proof that true intensity never fades.

Despite releasing their first studio album since 2007, CLAWFINGER are seeing significant success across social media platforms and streaming services, where both new material and classic tracks are gaining impressive traction. The band’s sharp lyrical perspective and unmistakable sound clearly strike a chord with the current zeitgeist, resonating not only with long-time fans but also with a new, younger generation of metal listeners. This renewed relevance proves that CLAWFINGER’s message, attitude and musical identity remain as powerful and timely as ever.

From environmental collapse to political hypocrisy, personal disillusionment to collective denial, Before We All Die is CLAWFINGER at full volume - still pissed off, still sharp as ever, still sprinkled with a touch of self-irony, and still refusing to shut up while the world pretends it’s all fine.

“This album is part protest, part therapy, and part middle finger,” the band says. “We’re not offering solutions. We’re screaming because silence is surrender.”

Before We All Die will be released on February 20, 2026 through PERCEPTION. Pre-save/pre-order your copy now at: https://clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR

CLAWFINGER are:
Zak Tell | vocals
Jocke Skog | guitar, keyboards
Bård Torstensen | guitars
André Skaug | bass
Micke Dahlén | drums


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Sicily Rose Signs with Off Road Records and Releases Debut Single "Annabella Mae"

Off Road Records has signed rising singer-songwriter Sicily Rose, and she debuts with her powerful single, “Annabella Mae,” arriving today. The signing marks a major milestone for the Montana-raised artist whose raw storytelling and fearless honesty announce her as a new voice in country music.

Written by Bonnie Dymond and Nik Lazcano, “Annabella Mae” is a lyric-rich song that explores loss and its lasting impact, drawing from real-life conversations about how tragedy shifts perspective. Built on vivid imagery and a cautious, mournful melody, the track centers on memory, vulnerability and everyday awareness, grounding a personal story in a broader reflection on safety and the lessons that remain.

“I couldn’t be more excited to be signed with Off Road Records,” shares Sicily. “This feels like the beginning of something real, and I’m beyond grateful to build the future together with a team that truly believes in me!”

Sicily is a multi-talented force making her mark in the entertainment industry with a massive social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat. She has accumulated more than 30 million views and continues to connect with fans worldwide through her bold personality and authentic style.

Raised in Montana by a single mother, Sicily was surrounded by music from an early age. Her household was filled with singing and shared listening, with a foundation rooted in classic and contemporary artists that shaped her. With a deeply musical family, music was always present, whether through voices in the room or instruments being played, and it became clear early on that it was the path she wanted to follow.

Influenced by artists like Miranda Lambert, Fleetwood Mac and Reba McEntire, Sicily’s sound reflects a balance of honesty, strength and emotional clarity. Away from the stage and studio, she finds grounding in simple routines, spending time back home in Montana with her horse, vintage thrifting, fishing in Tennessee and being with family. That perspective carries into her music, where authenticity remain at the center of her journey.

“Annabella Mae” is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

STARSET Release "WE ARE EMPIRE" From "ARKNIGHTS: ENFIELD"

Enter the world of Arknights: Endfield (HERE), the latest addition to the Arknights franchise, which has been lauded by IGN for its "visually enticing battles and a captivating atmosphere." Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective STARSET have partnered with Arknights to create the game's theme song in the form of "WE ARE EMPIRE." 

Listen here.

Watch the lyric video below:

Out and available everywhere, all platforms around the globe are blessed with a 3D RPG that honors the spirit of tactical fighting and uncovered mysteries. 

It's a perfect intersection of the audio and the visual.

STARSET released their most recent full-length album SILOS last fall via Fearless Records. Get it here.

Lauded by Forbes as having "one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band," Columbus, Ohio's STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. STARSET are one of the most successful and visually and conceptually ambitious acts in rock music. The band's impact is best captured in its massive numbers: STARSET have accumulated billions of streams worldwide. Their breakout hit "My Demons" has become a rock staple, earning multi-platinum certifications and dominating alternative and active rock charts. Meanwhile, their cinematic, sci-fi–driven live shows sell out venues across North America, Europe, and beyond — due to the passionate vigor with which their fanbase follows the band.

BRAVEWORDS RECORDS Acquires the WARLORD Digital Catalog

BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the acquisition of the WARLORD digital catalog consisting of the following albums:

Deliver Us (1983)
And The Cannons Of Destruction Have Begun (1984)
Rising Out Of The Ashes (2002)
The Holy Empire (2013)
Live In Athens 2013 (2015)
Hunt For Damien (2015)

All albums are now available on all digital services.

Tim Henderson, BraveWords Records, "It is an amazing honor to have the legendary Warlord bring their back catalog (for the digital format) to BraveWords Records, from their first classic EP "Deliver Us" in 1983, through the subsequent albums, the band is one of the key pioneers of the U.S. Power Metal sound that exists today... "To the Swords to the Guns"”

Warlord was born in 1981 as the brainchild of guitarist/songwriter William J Tsamis and drummer Mark Zonder. Widely celebrated as one of the pioneers of epic metal and despite being unable to have a constant presence as a live act (due to Tsamis’ personal ongoing health issues), over the years Warlord has amassed a massive following in the metal world. Bill Tsamis sadly passed away on May 2021. Now reborn with a lineup including founding member Mark Zonder, longtime member Giles Lavery… plus Jimmy Waldo, Eric Juris, Diego Pires and Stefano Pascolino… Warlord rises out of the ashes once again, ready to embark on their first ever North American tour with OG UK Metal Legends ONSLAUGHT.

Get your tickets at http://tonedeaftouring.com/onslaught

03/18/2026 - Houston TX - Hell's Heroes

03/19/2026 - Dallas TX - Trees

03/20/2026 - Austin TX - Come And Take It Live

03/22/2026 - Tucson AZ - The Rock

03/24/2026 - Los Angeles CA - 1720

03/25/2026 - San Francisco CA - DNA Lounge

03/26/2026 - Sacramento CA - Colonial Theatre

03/27/2026 - Felton CA - Felton Music Hall

03/29/2026 - Portland OR - Star Theatre

03/30/2026 - Seattle WA - El Corazon

03/31/2026 - Vancouver BC - Rickshaw Theatre

04/02/2026 - Salt Lake City UT - Aces High Saloon

04/03/2026 - Denver CO - Marquis

04/04/2026 - Lincoln NE - Bourbon Theatre

04/06/2026 - Chicago IL - WC Social Club

04/08/2026 - Kansas City MO - Warehouse on Broadway

04/09/2026 - St Louis MO - Red Flag

04/10/2026 - Murfreesboro TN - Hop Springs

04/12/2026 - Atlanta GA - Masquerade

More dates to be announced.

 

Links:

https://www.warlordband.com

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWarlord?

https://www.instagram.com/warlord_band

https://youtube.com/@warlord_band

https://www.visionmerch.com/warlord/

https://www.glm-artists.com

BLAKE SHELTON ADDS EIGHT NEW DATES AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE MAY 6 – 24, 2026

With overwhelming fan demand, country music’s unabashed ambassador, Blake Shelton, has announced eight additional performances of his acclaimed Live in Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The newly added shows will run May 6 – 24, 2026.  
 
Shelton revealed the news in true Blake fashion earlier today, riding a Kubota tractor down the Las Vegas Strip and pulling up in front of the iconic Caesars Palace before tossing the keys to the valet for check-in for 2026. View the announcement HERE.

Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. PT. Blake Shelton fans will have access to a presale beginning Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. PT. 
 
Citi is the official card of the Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
 
A Seated presale will begin Monday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. PT. In addition, Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Ole Red, Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will have access to a presale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. PT. All presales will end Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. PT.
 
Tickets to the following eight shows can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com/BlakeSheltonVegas, with all shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.: 
 
May 2026: 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 21, 24
 
Additionally, a limited number of tickets remain for Shelton’s upcoming performances this weekend on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31.
 
Armed with 31 No. 1 hits – including his latest chart-topper, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” – Shelton will unleash his signature, unmistakable and raucous energy on Las Vegas, guaranteed to bring the house down. Fans can expect a powerhouse set packed with fan favorites and brand-new music from his critically acclaimed album, For Recreational Use Only.

Messina Touring Celebrates 25 Years

Messina Touring is entering its 25th year of shaping the live music landscape, marking a journey that officially began on January 31, 2002, not as a corporate ambition, but as a belief in artists, relationships and doing things differently. In the two-plus decades since, what began as a trio of promoters betting on themselves has evolved into a juggernaut representing some of the biggest touring artists in the world: Taylor Swift, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Ed Sheeran, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, The Lumineers and more.
 
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built over the past 25 years, and I’m even more excited about where we’re headed,” shares Louis Messina, founder and CEO of Messina Touring. “The future of this company is in great hands with leaders like President Mike Dugan and Nashville President Haley McCollister, who continue to push us forward while staying true to the values that have defined Messina Touring from day one.”

“From the beginning, Messina Touring has been about trust, relationships and long-term thinking,” adds Dugan. “What makes this moment special is that we’re continuing to build on that foundation alongside our partners at AEG Presents, while positioning the company for continued growth in an ever-evolving live music landscape.”

“Growing the Nashville office and watching it become such an integral part of Messina Touring’s future has been incredibly meaningful,” notes McCollister. “Being part of a company that prioritizes artists, collaboration and people makes this an exciting time to help lead the next chapter.”
 
The foundation of Messina Touring dates back to the late ‘90s, when Messina – alongside Rome McMahon and Kate DesEnfants McMahon, both still with the company today – worked on the George Strait Country Music Festival, then the first and only Country stadium tour. As the business expanded within the traditional local promoter model through buyouts and mergers, the team found that the spirit that drew them to live music was slowly being diluted, replaced by a more corporate, less artist-driven approach.
 
In response, Messina made the decision to go it alone, working out of his home office and betting on a tour with Chesney. The first show took place on January 31, 2002, officially launching Messina Touring in West Palm Beach with what at the time was a hugely successful 11,238 tickets on opening night. The tour ultimately saw Chesney play 98 dates that year, laying the groundwork for a company built on trust, long-term thinking and deep artist partnerships.
 
In the 25 years since, Messina Touring has helped shape the careers of the most influential artists in modern music. Early relationships with Strait and Chesney grew into a roster that reflects the company’s long-term philosophy – from meeting Swift when she opened for Strait, to later welcoming her own opening acts like Sheeran to the roster, along with Church, Shelton, The Lumineers, Old Dominion, Phoebe Bridgers, Ty Myers, Zac Brown Band and other longstanding collaborators.

Across its history, Messina Touring has produced some of the most successful tours in live music, including Swift’s Eras Tour, the biggest tour of all time. The global run sold out worldwide, spanning 149 shows in 50 cities across 19 countries and five continents, drawing more than 10 million fans. Longtime partner Chesney has played more than 200 stadium shows under the Messina Touring banner, in addition to 27 performances at Sphere in Las Vegas, while Strait has set numerous attendance records throughout his touring career, including landmark single-day and multi-show achievements.
 
Throughout its growth into such a dominant force in the live music industry, Messina Touring has remained intentionally relationship driven. As Messina himself often says, “I only want to work with people who want to work with me.” Foregoing short-term, headline-grabbing guarantees that can limit creative and touring flexibility, the company partners with artists who are ready to bet on themselves, take ownership of their careers and collaborate closely with a team that treats touring as a shared endeavor.
 
That philosophy extends internally as well. What began as a home-office operation has grown into a team of 38 full-time staff members across Austin and Nashville, with team members recognized among Billboard’s Power 100, Women in Music and Country Power Players; Forbes’s 30 Under 30; Pollstar’s Impact 50, Women of Live, Live Hall of Fame; and more.
 
As Messina Touring begins the year-long celebration of its 25th anniversary, the milestone coincides with a renewed focus on the future. With a newly unveiled brand identity plus a robust slate of tours underway and ahead in 2026 – from Sheeran’s 2026 Loop Tour playing stadiums across the globe to Chesney returning to Sphere in Las Vegas for year two of his residency – the company enters its next chapter grounded in the same principles that have guided it since the beginning: trust, collaboration and a belief that the best touring careers are built together.

For more information, visit MessinaTouring.com and follow @MessinaTouring on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

sace6 Announce Sumerian Records Signing and Release New Track "ego" with Official Music Video

Enigmatic, genre-bending R&B-metal duo sace6 have today announced signing with their new record label home, Sumerian Records. In celebration of the partnership, they have released their new track "ego" and the accompanying official music video. Shapeshifting musical boundaries by pairing crushing heaviness, sensual vocals and crisp production, "ego" speaks to the unease of being in the hands of someone whose overreaching intensity never fully loosens its grip. When asked about today's signing news and release, sace6 shared:

"For us, Sumerian was always more than a label, they were a movement. Growing up, they were a gateway into a world that we were always certain we would find ourselves existing in, side by side with the music and the artists that raised us. Sumerian has been a home to endless icons and we are forever grateful to reside here and begin our own prodigal story.

Our latest single, “ego,” evokes the presence of someone assertive beyond necessity—overbearing even after they’ve already won you over, leaving hesitation in their wake."

Stream "ego" at the link here, and watch the official music video below.

North American fans can catch sace6 on the final dates of their run alongside Don Broco and Dropout Kings, and again starting Friday, May 1 on The Pale Moonlight Tour with Dayseeker, Northlane and Wind Walkers. Click here for ticket information, and be sure to stay tuned for more sace6 news coming very soon.

Remaining Tour Dates with Don Broco + Dropout Kings:

1/29/2026 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater

1/31/2026 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

2/1/2026 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

2/2/2026 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

2/3/2026 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

The Pale Moonlight Tour Dates with Dayseeker, Northlane + Wind Walkers:

5/1/2026 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount - Sold Out

5/2/2026 - Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre - Sold Out

5/3/2026 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom - Sold Out

5/5/2026 - Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall - Sold Out

5/6/2026 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks - Low Tix

5/8/2026 - Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe - Sold Out

5/9/2026 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center - Low Tix

5/10/2026 - West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

5/12/2026 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

5/15/2026 - St Louis, MO @ The Pageant - Sold Out

5/16/2026 - Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC - Low Tix

5/19/2026 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre - Low Tix

5/20/2026 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre - Sold Out

5/22/2026 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway - Sold Out

5/23/2026 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Concerts - Low Tix

5/25/2026 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom - Sold Out

5/26/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Low Tix

5/28/2026 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento - Low Tix

5/29/2026 - Pomona, CA @ The Fox Theater Pomona - Low Tix

5/30/2026 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA - Low Tix

HÉR Premiere Debut Album 'Monochrome'

HÉR are seekers and storytellers. Their debut album, Monochrome, reflects polar extremes: fire and ice, violence and tenderness, bravery and care, the brutality of war and the solace that’s brought by peace.

“Throughout Monochrome, HÉR move freely between free jazz, folk, world music and deep Nordic-rooted atmospheres, without losing coherence”, Metal Epidemic writes in a 4/5 review.

“It’s as if Steve Von Till decided to score the Poetic Edda”, Jon Barbas writes for Heavy Metal Philosophy.

Monochrome comes out tomorrow, Friday, January 30, but you can hear all seven stirring songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Listen Below:

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/hermonochrome

Monochrome balances restraint with intensity. Throat singing, bowed strings, percussion and subtle electronics intertwine to form an album that feels both ancient and immediate. “Chant” opens with amidst a meditative expanse before moving into the spirit of the Icelandic fjords on “Needles and Bark”, trance-like introspection on “Patience in Observation,” the grounded momentum of “Going Down,” and the fervent, almost hymn-like force of “Praise the Day.”

“HÉR — meaning ‘here’ in Icelandic — is more than a name; it is a call to presence” the band says. “We stand ‘here,’ united by rhythm, voice, and story, ready to bring the raw essence of the North to those who are willing to listen, feel, and be transformed. Sit here with us — sestu hérna — and witness what begins now.”

By exploring the human nature described in Norse mythology, the musicians make a deep insight into the emotions embedded in its verses. They bring out the dark beauty of the North and its extremes: fire and ice, violence and tenderness, bravery and care, the brutality of war and the solace that peace brings, struggle and feast, the milky sweetness of honey and the salty tang of blood, love and hatred, birth and death, beginning and end, terror and awe…

Sestu hérna, sit here… sit here and listen, sit here and grow, sit here and drift away.

Line-up:
Maciej Świniarski — Vocal, Percussion
Tomasz Chyła — Vocal, Violin, Synth Percussion
Piotr Chęcki — Saxophone, Percussion
Tomasz Sadecki — Bass Guitar, Synth, Percussion
Sławek Koryzno — Drums, Percussion

Production Credits:
Recorded at Monochrom Studio, Gniewoszów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
Produced & Engineered by Ignacy Gruszecki.
Mixed & Mastered by Marcin Bors at Fonoplastykon, Wrocław, Poland.

Guest Musicians:
Magdalena Kuraś „Freya”

Cover Art:
Mary Zaleska

Photography:
Daria Szczygieł (https://dariaszczygiel.com/)

Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/hermonochrome

Follow HÉR:

Bandcamp: https://hersom.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herbandofficialprofile/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her.bandofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yHViIb0eCl4eVMFcVnzm5
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/h%C3%A9r/1751778615

Ray Hawthorne Steps Out of the “Sidelines” with First Single of 2026

Everyone's favorite pop punk disruptor, Ray Hawthorne, is back! After ending 2025 with the unbridled chaos of his sophomore album, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" the Los Angeles-based firebrand returns today, with his first release of 2026: an unapologetically anthemic new single, "Sidelines". Fans can listen to the new single Below.

Caught between motion and paralysis, "Sidelines" captures the feeling of being stuck on the edge of your own life, shouting at stoplights, and cursing the street signs in a city that doesn't feel like home anymore. Hawthorne pushes his signature mix of heartbreak, sarcasm, and emotional volatility into darker territory as he trades punchlines to let his guard down in a way that feels both unnerving and strangely hopeful.

Never one to miss a chance for a little chaos and nostalgia, Ray Hawthorne shares:

"When I was a kid my mom wouldn’t let me buy CD’s with parental advisory labels on them. No cursing music for me. But I NEEDED it in my life. The forbidden fruit. The rebellion. Fred Durst and such. So this lead to some interesting work arounds. For those of you that don’t know (or weren’t born yet), Offspring’s Americana CD didn’t have a parental advisory sticker on it. Which was pretty fly. So I was able to trick my mom into buying it for me. I made it through about two weeks listening to Americana in secret before I got ballsy. One fateful day I played the album for my cousin while my mom was getting ready for work in the next room. Bad move. The Offspring left my life that afternoon, and Americana was almost immediately given to one of my mom’s coworkers. Sometimes I like to wonder where that CD is today. Does she still have it? Did it become a family heirloom? Is it gathering dust at a goodwill store in New Jersey? Did it get passed down and inspire some other kid to fight the system with three chords and a dream? We’ll never know. But what I do know is that I just put out a new song. It’s called Sidelines. I hope some kid breaks his parent’s rules to listen to it. That’s the dream.”

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 18 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

Blending heartbreak, sarcasm, and just the right amount of emotional stability, Ray Hawthorne leads with a messy kind of hope, turning emotional freefall into something you can scream along to. Where debut album and his firstborn, "Ray Hawthorne Sucks", leaned into an earnest DIY vulnerability, his latest record, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real", took a turn and tapped into the restless defiance of a secondborn. The 15 tracks helped embrace the chaos, laugh at the pain, and maybe, just maybe, allow us all to find a little redemption along the way.

Starting from the very real possibility that Ray Hawthorne is just a guy screaming into the ether (and somehow making it sound catchy), his catalog has become a refuge for anyone who's ever felt too loud, too sensitive, or too much. Loud, petty, and deeply cathartic, Ray Hawthorne is proudly one of the most unapologetically honest voices modern pop-punk.

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

ABOUT RAY HAWTHORNE

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

Dödsrit + Lamp of Murmuur Announce Co-Headlining EU Tour + 2026 Festival Appearances

Enigmatic black metal legions DÖDSRIT and LAMP OF MURMUUR have teamed up for a co-headlining tour throughout Europe this spring! The Regal Vengeance Tour (Part 1) will embark on its path of destruction starting first from April 3 - 5 and then will resume its onslaught from May 13 - 24. In addition, both bands will be dominating the European festival circuit this year, with more festivals TBA! The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

In addition, Lamp of Murmuur will also be embarking on the To Dream of Rhûn Europe 2026 headliner in EU/UK from April 24 - May 2, with support from Tolkienian black metal masters ONE OF NINE. Tickets can be found HERE.

Lamp of Murmuur will be touring in support of 2025's critically-acclaimed album, 'The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy,' which was release by Wolves of Hades and named among the greatest metal albums of the year by Decibel Magazine (#10), Brooklyn Vegan, Heavy Metal Philosophy (#5), Knotfest, and many more.

Dödsrit’s 2024 fourth studio album, ‘Nocturnal Will,’ was also ranked among the best metal records of 2024, landing coveted placements by Decibel Magazine (#19), No Clean Singing, Bandcamp, Metal Hammer UK (#31), Banger TV, and more!

From the shadowy desolated woods of Borlänge, Sweden and the rusting urban lechery of Amsterdam, The Netherlands comes Dödsrit, a maelstrom of soul tearing blackness and cacophony.

Dödsrit entered the worldly realms in 2017 as a sole venture that would produce both the self-titled debut in that same year and the subsequent 'Spirit Crusher' in 2018. Following this second full-length, the project expanded into a full-fledged group with the addition of three new members, a change that would sharpen the band’s course into the potent force that stands today.

Whether painting landscapes of storming riffs, crescendos of pulsing intensity, or immersing mournful wails, Dödsrit’s crushing devotion to the visceral element in men and nature allured from its very inception. While rooted in the Black Metal milieu, the group’s sonic traits expand wide and beyond, from repetitive and atmospheric upsurges of misty ambiance to melancholic yet triumphant infused outbreaks, a pallet of sorts that provides this journey with an uproar of emotions. Such features find their most precise outcome on their latest opus, 'Nocturnal Will', a step forward in the direction of the abyss, and a definitive illustration of Dödsrit’s treacherous display of ghastly emanations for and to the strife and suffering of our feeble world, and it’s nocturnal flame.

Line-up:

Christoffer Öster - Guitar & Vocals

Georgios Maxouris - Guitar & Vocals

Peter Rebel - Guitar

Jelle Soolsma - Bass

Links:

Official Website

Bandcamp

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Apple Music

Spotify

AGNOSTIC FRONT Unleashes Lyric Video For "You Say" And Announces European Leg Of "Echoes In Eternity" Tour

NYC’s legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official lyric video for “You Say”, off of their latest album, Echoes In Eternity. Ferocious and energetic, the song captures the band's trademark spirit of defiance in the face of hypocrisy. Powerful gang vocals drive this anthem of revolt, underpinned by charging guitars and thundering drums. The message is clear: AGNOSTIC FRONT refuses to cave to the injustices that plague modern society.

Vocalist Roger Miret comments: "'YOU SAY' is a war cry against the normalization of corruption and empty promises. Whether it be governments, corporations, or straight up con artists, they all have the same interests.... Their own! Our message has always been and will be 'F**K YOU' to these entities, and to hold them accountable.”

AGNOSTIC FRONT has also announced the highly-anticipated European leg of their "Echoes In Eternity" Tour, with dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Belgium. The tour features special guests WISDOM IN CHAINS and RAW BRIGADE.

With decades of influence on the global hardcore scene, AGNOSTIC FRONT continue to uphold their legacy as one of the most vital and uncompromising voices in punk music. Echoes in Eternity reaffirms their status as cultural torchbearers, channeling the same spirit that sparked from New York’s Lower East Side to inspire generations worldwide.

Watch the video BELOW:

Buy tickets HERE: https://www.agnosticfront.com/

Stream/Order Echoes In Eternity here: https://agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR

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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HIGH ENERGY ROCKERS WICKED ARE GEARING UP TO HIT THE ROAD WITH VICIOUS RUMORS IN MARCH 2026

New York's High Energy rock n' rollers WICKED are gearing up to hit the road in March of 2026 with the legendary American power metal band Vicious Rumors from the San Francisco Bay Area, in support of their album, 'The Devil's Asylum.' 

 

A band of brothers, living the rock n' roll lifestyle to its fullest as if their destiny and true will was hand crafted to bring a modern rebirth of larger than life hard rock entertainment, lifting spirits for that perfect escape and building a community for people who have a lust for life! WICKED is brothers Chad Michael (lead vocals / rhythm guitar), Danny (bass), Scotty V (lead guitar) and Gunnar Coston (drums).

 

WICKED has recently unleashed their latest single "Obsession" off their upcoming summer 2026 album "Go Rebel" and hard rock lovers have sunk their teeth into the melodic, guitar driven and heavy hitting track as it has taken over the air waves and climbed to #10 on the SMR radio charts! If this wasn't loud enough for you, the WICKED boys plan to drop another single before the Vicious Rumors tour, so buckle up and get ready for the ride of your lives!

 

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this heavy hitting tour and join the high energy rockers as they create rock n' roll history in 2026 with Vicious Rumors!

 

"We took over North America with our metal brethren Vicious Rumors on the Raven tour a year ago, and we are so excited to join forces again to bring that heavy hitting power to the masses!" - Gunnar Coston

 

"So honored to hit the road with the great Vicious Rumors again! We learned so much from being on the road with them before and are ready to bring the most hard hitting, high energy performance fans have ever seen!" - Chad Michael

 

"I've been so impressed with Geoff Thorpe's incredible guitar work and feel right at home, sharing the stage with all this guitar firepower!" - Scotty V

 

"Tune in, turn up and come be a part of this power packed tour! If we're rolling by your town we hope to induct you into this heavily energized and celebrated society of rockers!" - Danny

WICKED joins Vicious Rumors on the following dates:

 

03/24 -- PROVIDENCE, RI - ALCHEMY
03/25 -- ROCHESTER, NY - PHOTO CITY
03/26 -- CATONSVILLE, MD - MORSEBURGERS
03/27 -- NEWARK, DE - HALFTIME SPORTS BAR
03/28 -- BRISTOL, CT - BLEACHERS
03/29 -- HARRISBURG, PA - HMAC

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

www.wickedrocknrollofficial.com

 

https://linktr.ee/wickedrocknroll

Axel Rudi Pell Shares "Sanity" Lyric Video from Upcoming Album "Ghost Town"

German guitar wizard AXEL RUDI PELL released "Sanity," a new digital single and lyric video today. The song is taken from the upcoming studio album Ghost Town.

 

Axel Rudi Pell says, "'Sanity' is a rocking semi-ballad with a straightforward guitar riff and a catchy chorus. Everyone who's heard the song so far liked it immediately, and that's how it was for me when I was composing it. Very melodic and deservedly released as a single!"

 

Watch the lyric video Below”

AXEL RUDI PELL TOUR 2026: 
3/21 — London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
3/22 —Manchester, UK – Academy 3
3/24 — Berlin, DE – Huxleys 
3/26 — Bochum, DE – Zeche 
3/27— Jena, DE – F-Haus
3/28 — Zlin, CZ – Masters Of Rock Café
3/29 — Geiselwind, DE – Music Hall
3/31 — Augsburg, DE – Spectrum
4/1 — Munich, DE – Backstage
4/3 — Budapest, HU — Dürer Kert
4/5 — Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville
4/6 — Bern, CH – Bierhübeli
4/7 — Saarbrücken, DE – Garage
4/8 — Hamburg, DE – Fabrik
4/10 — Lund, SE – Mejeriet
4/11 — Stockholm, SE – Debaser
4/12 — Göteburg, SE – Pustervik
4/14 —Bochum, DE – Zeche


Tickets and more info HERE.

Leo33’s Jenna Paulette Signs with Erv Woolsey Co. for Management

As Leo33 rising singer/songwriter Jenna Paulette prepares to release her 20-track Horseback (Deluxe) album this Friday, January 30, the Texas native has signed with The Erv Woolsey Company for management.

The legendary artist management company, founded in the 1980's by its namesake Erv Woolsey and carried on by his son and CEO Clinton Woolsey and President Allen Mitchell, signed Paulette following the success of her sophomore album, Horseback in 2024. Horseback (Deluxe) will be their first project released together. Pre-save the album HERE. 

“Jenna is a rare, multifaceted talent in music and beyond. Her songwriting paints vignettes that reflect her life and, coupled with her marketing savvy, she has the ability to deliver a message in a way that’s authentic and an extension of her West Texas lifestyle,” offers Mitchell before continuing, “It’s been a joy forging and expanding her connection on and off stage through meaningful partnerships with Justin Boots, Ely Cattleman and American Hat. Clinton, myself and everyone at The Erv Woolsey Co are honored to support her on this journey.”

“I’m so grateful Allen took my call when I was searching for management,” Paulette reflects. “We’ve known each other for a long time, and I was calling for advice from a friend and ended up finding the answer to a prayer for the right partner on the management side. It was good timing! It’s been fun working together, and I cannot wait to see what becomes of teaming with Clinton, Allen and the entire Erv Woolsey Co. family.”

Photo ID L to R: The Erv Woolsey Company’s (EWC) CEO Clinton Woolsey, Paulette & EWC President Allen Mitchell | Photo Courtesy of Erv Woolsey Co.

Ian Munsick Partners with Triple Tigers Records, Sets “Geronimo” for 1/30

When Ian Munsick departed from Warner Music Nashville in September, the Wyoming native founded his own label under which his music is released: WEST TO THE REST RECORDS. Today, Ian Munsick and his WEST TO THE REST RECORDS are announcing a partnership with Triple Tigers Records beginning with new song, “Geronimo,” available on January 30. Pre-save HERE. 
 
“Every artist dreams of partnering with a record label that not only understands their vision, but creates a clear, passionate plan on how to reach that destination. After I played some of my new music for the team at Triple Tigers, they told me exactly what songs they thought could achieve that vision,” Munsick gleams. “In a day in age where labels often rely on third parties for opinions that may or may not eventually lead to action, it was so refreshing to hear the words ‘that song is a hit’ when playing a guitar/vocal work tape for the label heads. Results are never guaranteed in the music industry, but I am confident that the combination of this new era of Ian Munsick music and the strategic workhorse of Triple Tigers will result in a true 50/50 partnership made in country and western heaven.”
 
“Ian Munsick is the ultimate artist: unique identifiable voice, compelling songs and perspective, established brand and a massive fanbase that is growing by leaps and bounds. We are ecstatic to partner with Ian and are ready to take country music by storm,” Triple Tigers co-presidents Kevin Herring and Annie Ortmeier shared in a joint statement.
 
Written by Munsick, Devin Dawson and Mike Robinson and produced by Munsick and Robinson, “Geronimo” is Munsick’s first music release off his next project since he arrived in April 2025 with his third studio album, Eagle Feather, which Holler praised for its "expansive tracks, atmospheric anthems," and Rolling Stone noted “is shaped by the landscape of the West, the stories of Native Americans, and the romantic idea of the cowboy.”
 
“Something tells me this is gonna be a big one…,” Munsick adds. “No word personifies the feeling of partnering with a new label, in a new year, and welcoming in the next chapter better than ‘Geronimo.’ In this song you’ll find themes of my old music like land and love but this time, blanketed in a sonic texture that perfectly captures who I am as an artist. It’s familiar yet eclectic, modern yet traditional, raw yet refined and with your help, it may very well be the biggest song I’ve ever released. Here’s to the new age… geronimo!!!” 
 
Munsick, who has built his loyal fanbase from the ground up to selling out venues across the country, is readying his Eagle Flies Free Tour, which will kick off on February 13 in Charlotte, N.C. With additional stops in Atlanta, Ga.; Bozeman, Mont.; Portland, Ore. and more, Munsick will be joined by a rotating lineup of special guests including Lanie Gardner, Ben Haggard, Tyler Nance and Jake Worthington. For tickets and more information, visit IanMunsick.com.

The Eagle Flies Free Tour Dates:
Friday, February 13 || Charlotte, NC || Coyote Joe’s *
Saturday, February 14 || Atlanta, GA || Tabernacle *
Thursday, February 19 || Casper, WY || Ford Wyoming Center $
Friday, February 20 || Bozeman, MT || Brick Breeden Fieldhouse #
Saturday, February 21 || Idaho Falls, ID || Mountain America Center #
Tuesday, February 24 || Portland, OR || Roseland Theatre $
Thursday, February 26 || Kennewick, WA || Toyota Center #
Friday, February 27 || Missoula, MT || Adams Center #
Saturday, February 28 || Spokane, WA || FIC for the Art #
Tuesday, March 3 || Grand Island, NE || Heartland Event Center $
Thursday, March 5 || Fargo, ND || Scheels Arena #
Friday, March 6 || Brookings, SD || Dacotah Bank #
Saturday, March 7 || Mankato, MN || Grand Hall #
Friday, March 13 || Shipshewana, IN || Blue Gate Theatre (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 14 || Clear Lake, IA || Surf Ballroom (w/ local support)
Friday, March 27 || Helotes, TX || Floores Country Store (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 28 || Durant, OK || Choctaw Grand Theater ^
* w/ Lanie Gardner
# w/ Jake Worthington and Tyler Nance
$ w/ Tyler Nance
^ w/ Ben Haggard
 
About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick has accumulated over one billion global streams across three albums – Coyote Cry, White Buffalo and Eagle Feather – and a host of accolades, including 19 awards and 14 festival selections for his documentary, White Buffalo: Voices of the West. Having painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo in 2023, Munsick expanded on the concepts of the land, people, culture and stories that inspire him, with the project’s follow-up 20-track album, Eagle Feather, released on April 18, 2025 via Warner Music Nashville. In addition to selling over 100,000 headlining tickets in 2024 and 2025, Munsick also opened on select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour and supported Morgan Wallen on select dates of his record-setting One Night At A Time Tour. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow, is a Martin Showcase Artist, headlined Cheyenne Frontier Days and founded WEST TO THE REST RECORDS. Standout RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) off of White Buffalo hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 with “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster” receiving RIAA Gold-certification alongside “God Bless the West” named as one of Spotify Hot Country Presents’ Best Songs of 2025. As he partners with Triple Tigers for new music in 2026 and beyond, fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.

WHISKEY MYERS & THE BLACK CROWES ANNOUNCE MASSIVE CO-HEADLINING SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TOUR

Modern rock’s boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers today announce their massive co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour with genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes, along with opener Southall. Dominating rock careers forged via stage-shaking performances, this tour promises a high-voltage rock-n-roll collision from the hardest-hitting bands in music today. Spanning more than 40+ cities, pre-sales begin Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on-sale starting Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. local time. 
 
Also, for the first time ever, The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Whiskey Myers will headline the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Aug. 17.
 
Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time; fans can sign up now HERE. Additional presales will follow including a Citi presale (details below) and Mastercard presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time. The general on sale begins on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.
 
Fans who sign up for the Artist Presale (powered by Seated) will unlock an exclusive new recording by Whiskey Myers and The Black Crowes, produced by GRAMMY winner Jay Joyce.
 
Presale Partners:

  • Citi is the official card of the Southern Hospitality Tour. Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time until Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

  • Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Austin, Birmingham and Kansas City. Mastercard Presale starts Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time. Preferred access to some of the best tickets are available in Austin, Birmingham and Kansas City from Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

With trailblazing renegades Whiskey Myers co-headlining the bill, the multi-Platinum independent band’s live show will showcase fan favorites from their robust catalog alongside their latest record, Whomp Whack Thunder. The critically acclaimed album further sharpens the lyrical focus and raw edge that have long defined the band, reinforcing their reputation as one of the most uncompromising bands in music today. 
 
Fresh off a career-spanning resurgence that included a 2025 GRAMMY nod for Best Rock Album (Happiness Bastards) and their first nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the iconic band The Black Crowes will release their unfiltered, heart-pounding new album, A Pound of Feathers, March 13, before hitting the road, where they’ll continue to deliver the same lawless and swaggering sound that made them one of the most explosive live acts of our generation. 
 
From thunderous drums, blistering guitar work and lyrics that don’t flinch, fans can expect a roaring setlist stacked with classics, deep cuts and the kind of onstage band chemistry and electrifying stage presence that can’t be replicated. 
 
Career-defining anthems to crowd-roaring singalongs, every night promises to be a full-throttle reminder that rock-n-roll is alive and well and best served up loud, outrageous and a little dangerous.
 
Southern Hospitality Tour North American Dates:
May 17 –  Austin, TX – Moody Center^
May 19 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP^
May 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena^
May 23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater^
May 24 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amp^
May 26 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
May 27 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
May 30 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live^
May 31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^
June 2 - St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheatre*~
June 4 - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium*~
June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^
June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park^
June 9 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center^
June 10 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^
June 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
June 13 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium^
June 16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion^
June 17 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre^
June 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^
June 20 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center^~
July 17 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center^
July 18 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater^
July 21 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^
July 22 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater^
July 24 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^
July 25 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^
July 28 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater^
July 30 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater^
August 1 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater^~
August 2 – Denver, CO – Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre^~
August 4 - Lincoln, NE - Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater*~
August 8 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^
August 9 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion*
August 12 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
August 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^
August 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center^
August 17– Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Bowl- 
August 19 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
August 20 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre^
 
^ With The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers & Southall 
* With The Black Crowes & Southall only
- Co-headlining show with The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks & Whiskey Myers
~ Not a Live Nation Date

Flesh Prison Signs To Papercut Recordings & Drops New Single & Video; "Sent Through A Woodchipper"

Fast-ascending Toronto deathcore outfit Flesh Prison releases "Sent Through a Woodchipper" today via Papercut Recordings, marking their first single since signing with the label. The track arrives alongside a music video and signals a heavier, more focused direction for the band. Fans can stream the new track HERE and watch the accompanying music video below.

"Sent Through a Woodchipper" channels the raw aggression of OG MySpace-era deathcore. Lyrically, the track confronts retribution and justice against those who commit heinous acts. Mixed and mastered by Cody Stewart, the song delivers the band's most visceral work to date.

On today's release, the band share

"'Sent Through a Woodchipper' is a fast, violent release of anger rooted in the raw energy of the OG MySpace deathcore era," the band shares. "Lyrically, the song explores retribution and justice against those who commit heinous acts (genocide, displacement, and abuses of power). Sonically, we wanted something aggressive, relentless, and unapologetic, with no excess or restraint. Working with Cody Stewart on the mix and master helped push the track to its heaviest and fullest form. Dropping this single and video as our first release with Paper Cut Recordings marks a new era for our band—heavier, angrier, and more focused than ever."

After releasing their debut EP in February 2025, Flesh Prison - Paul Padgett (vocals), Jesse McKay (guitar), Brett Wright (bass), and Matt Andrews (drums) - also announced today that they have signed to the recently formed artist-first independent label, Papercut Recordings. The band has accumulated 85,000 Spotify streams and 51,800 YouTube views in just over a year, maintaining consistent monthly listenership and peaking near 10,000 monthly listeners.

Flesh Prison hits the road this April with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Traitors, The Crimson Armada, and Nailed Shut, with dates in Quebec City (4/9), Montreal (4/10), and London, ON (4/12), with more to be announced.

ABOUT FLESH PRISON

Flesh Prison is a Toronto-based deathcore band rooted in the raw aggression of OG Myspace-era deathcore. Formed in late 2024, the band blends relentless brutality with a stripped-down, uncompromising approach. The quartet has amassed 85,000 Spotify streams and 51,800 YouTube views since their debut EP released last year and began 2026 by announcing that they signed with Papercut Recordings.

Cryptopsy Nominated for 2026 JUNO Award

While long enshrined amongst the hallowed halls of metal, after nearly three and a half decades, Cryptopsy are as insatiable as ever. After cracking year-end lists at Decibel, Metal Injection andBangerTV with their latest Billboard-shaking album, An Insatiable Violence, the most vile band in death metal were just crowned headliners of the longest-running heavy metal tour in North America. Now, as they continue to bang heads on their current European tour, the Canadian legends are proud to add another honor to their Hall of Fame career.

Today, Cryptopsy are announcing that An Insatiable Violence is nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award. This is the second time in the past two years that the band have received a nomination for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year. They previously won the award in 2024 for their eighth album, As Gomorrah Burns. This year, An Insatiable Violence is nominated alongside albums by Counterparts, Despised Icon, Silverstein and Unreqvited.

“We’re beyond proud to announce that our new album, An Insatiable Violence, has been nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award”, Cryptopsy says. “Winning the JUNO for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year in 2024 for As Gomorrah Burns was a huge milestone in our thirty-year career. We’re honored to stand alongside this year’s fellow nominees. They are all such talented bands, who put out incredible albums that are pushing the limits of heavy music in their own ways. Thank you to our fans, our teams and everyone who continues to support the chaos and craft of extreme metal. Let’s bring this home!”

An Insatiable Violence, plus Blasphemy Made Flesh, None So Vile and other albums from Cryptopsy’s fearsome discography are now available through Season of Mist

Order

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

Catch Cryptopsy on their current tour of Europe and upcoming tour of North America.

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026

with Cryptopsy (celebrating 30 years of None So Vile), Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith

Get tickets: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/

POWERPLAY Announce New Single "Liberosis," Signs To Terminus Hate CIty

Miami hardcore band POWERPLAY enter a new chapter with the release of their latest single, "Liberosis," marking the band’s first release since signing with Terminus Hate City. The track features a guest appearance from Andrew Neufeld of COMEBACK KID, adding another surge of energy and connection to the song’s message.

“Like many newer bands, we were born out of the pandemic,” says vocalist Adam Hussler. “We had all been writing and playing music with various other projects for many years. PowerPlay was actually never supposed to be a touring entity or anything it has become, but just a musical outlet. Like all things, it evolved, and we just rode the wave, so to speak.”

That growth and perspective are at the heart of "Liberosis." The track confronts mental health struggles and the long standing emotional battles many people face every day. Built as an anthemic rally cry, the song centers on the realization that while life can feel overwhelming, no one has to face it alone.

"Liberosis" delivers a message of acceptance and solidarity. It reflects the understanding that we can only control certain aspects of our lives while drawing strength from friends, family, and community. 

About POWERPLAY:

POWERPLAY is a hardcore band from Miami, Florida, formed in 2021 during a time when the world had slowed down but emotions were running high. What started as a creative outlet between longtime friends quickly gained momentum, turning into a full force band built on honesty, intensity, and connection.

Made up of Adam Hussler on vocals, Julius Lopez on drums, Andrew Herrero on bass, and Oscar Rodriguez on guitar, POWERPLAY bring together years of experience from various projects across the South Florida scene. Their sound draws influence from SICK OF IT ALL, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, WHERE FEAR AND WEAPONS MEET, and BURIED ALIVE, blending classic hardcore urgency with deeply personal themes.

Lyrically, POWERPLAY focus on real life struggles, mental health, personal responsibility, and the everyday weight of being human. Songs like "Liberosis" channel those themes into anthemic, shout along moments built for both personal reflection and packed rooms.

Since forming, POWERPLAY have built their name through relentless touring and high energy live performances. They have shared stages with bands across the hardcore scene and appeared at numerous festivals and tours throughout the United States and Central America. Their 2024 EP Sealed Envelopes helped establish their presence, while continued touring and new releases have pushed the band into a new phase, including their recent signing to Terminus Hate City.

At their core, POWERPLAY are driven by authenticity. They write music that reflects their own lives, struggles, and perspectives, creating songs that connect through shared experience, unity, and the strength found in community.


POWERPLAY is:

  • Adam Hussler – Vocals

  • Julius Lopez – Drums

  • Andrew Herrero – Bass

  • Oscar Rodriguez – Guitar

Crippled Black Phoenix Announce Stark New Album 'Sceaduhelm'

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX are announcing their new album Sceaduhelm with a new video for its lead single “Ravenettes”. One of the first songs written for Sceaduhelm, “Ravenettes” establishes the album’s emotional framework. Built on repetition, restraint and controlled momentum, the song captures a state of psychological vigilance, where suppressed memories resurface without warning and avoidance proves brief.

Watch the music video for “Ravenettes” below:

Sceaduhelm comes out April 17th on Season of Mist.

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/cbpsceaduhelm

Pre-save on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6jvoEOyJQXUQmdI1WlVXrK

“Ravenettes” frames trauma as cyclical rather than resolved, returning again and again as a glitch in the timeline. The song’s stripped-back construction and insistent rhythmic pulse mirror the sense of inevitability by favoring tension over release. Vocalist Belinda Kordic remains measured and urgent, carrying the song’s unease without exaggeration. Within the wider context of Sceaduhelm, “Ravenettes” introduces the album’s inward focus on endurance, emotional erosion, and the quiet violence of repetition, setting the foundation for what follows…

The official music video for “Ravenettes” was produced in collaboration with 9LITER FILMY, an audiovisual production collective, who are recognized for cinematic restraint and emphasis on mood-driven storytelling. Known for work that favors atmosphere, repetition and visual tension over linear narrative, 9LITER FILMY’s approach mirrors the song’s exploration of memory as disruption rather than closure.

Lyrically and thematically, Sceaduhelm is preoccupied with exhaustion as a condition rather than a moment, with time framed not as a healer but as an eroding force. Songs address burnout, grief, surveillance, institutional violence, and damaged intimacy, often blurring the line between the personal and the political. Musically, the album favours restraint over release, employing repetition, minimalism, and slow escalation to sustain tension without catharsis. Recorded across multiple locations and mixed with deliberate austerity, the record resists warmth, clarity serving discomfort rather than solace.

Within Crippled Black Phoenix’s wider catalogue, Sceaduhelm does not seek to resolve previous narratives or replicate past high points. Instead, it documents a moment of exposure and endurance, listening closely to what remains when spectacle fades and outrage exhausts itself. It stands as a severe, human record, concerned less with declaration than with persistence, and affirms once more the band’s refusal to stand still, soften its gaze, or offer easy answers.

Biography:

Sébastien Gamez

Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/cbpsceaduhelm

Available Formats:
CD Digipak
Digital Download
2CD Slipcase
2x12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Violet
​2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Red & Black Marbled
2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Silver & Green Marbled
​2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Half Black, Half Transparent w/ White Splatters


Publicists:

EU/World:

Sébastien Gamez

sebastien.gamez@season-of-mist.com

North/South America:

Will Yarbrough

will.yarbrough@season-of-mist.com

Follow Crippled Black Phoenix:
Bandcamp: https://riseupandfight.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBP444/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbp_444/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/crippled-black-phoenix/251718934
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WEyPcf9ezhNLm1xOBjbwH
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3607159
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/391823