DONEFOR and We’re Wolves Unite for the “Beasts of the East” Tour Kicking Off June 12

Two rising forces in the rock and alternative scene are joining together this summer for the “Beasts of the East” Tour, featuring powerhouse performances from DONEFOR and We’re Wolves. The tour kicks off June 12 and will run through June 27, bringing a high-energy run of shows to fans across the eastern

United States.

The “Beasts of the East” Tour promises a relentless mix of aggressive riffs, powerful vocals, and electrifying live performances as both bands hit the road to showcase their signature sounds. Known for their raw intensity and emotional depth, DONEFOR has been gaining momentum with their hard-hitting style and commanding stage presence. Meanwhile, We’re Wolves continue to carve out their place in the scene with their blend of modern rock energy and atmospheric edge.



Together, the two bands are set to deliver an unforgettable tour experience that celebrates the power of live music and the growing community surrounding independent rock.

DATES AND TICKET LINKS

6/12 - Respectable Street, West Palm Beach FL - TICKETS

6/13 - The Orpheum, Tampa, FL - TICKETS

6/14 - Conduit, Winter Park, FL - TICKETS

6/17 - Scandals, Virginia Beach, VA - TICKETS

6/18 - Chapel Of Bones, Raleigh, NC - TICKETS1

6/19 - Super Rad Arcade, Lynchburg, VA - TICKETS96

6/20 - Ground Zero, Spartanburg, SC - TICKETS

6/21 - 529, Atlanta, GA - TICKETS

6/23 - No Dice, New Orleans, LA - TICKETS

6/24 - Santuary, Biloxi, MS - TICKETS

6/25 - Downtown Music Hall, Fort Walton Beach FL - TICKETS

6/26 - Hard Love, Jacksonville, FL - TICKETS

6/27 - The Ranch Concert Hall, Fort Myers, FL - TICKETS

TICKETS AND VIP AT DONEFORBAND.COM

The Toxhards Light The Fuse On The The Get Destructive Tour

Theatrical alt-rock oddities, The Toxhards, have announced their Get Destructive Tour, a new headline run that pushes their signature blend of genre-bending existential doombops and gloriously unhinged chaos to even wilder heights. Fans can purchase tickets on Friday HERE.

Armed with songs about hog gods, suburbia-induced panic, and love stories that fray at the edges, The Toxhards are treating the Get Destructive Tour like a seven-stop live wire experiment in how far they can push a rock show before it morphs into a full-blown cathartic meltdown with a mosh pit. Each night promises a slightly different strain of chaos, where the band will be swapping instruments, derailing songs into choreographed (and unchoreographed) bits, and crowd interaction that blurs the line between show and shared hallucination.

As The Toxhards set their sights on a havoc filled 2026 and the Get Destructive Tour, the trio share:

"We are beyond thrilled to take our traveling circus back on the road across the western US, with brand new visuals, different set lists every night, and maybe even a sneak peek at some new tunes in the works! We can’t wait to be back in our favorite cities in the West and get destructive with our amazing fans (but not actually do any property damage to the venue or anything so we can still come back again)!"

THE GET DESTRUCTIVE TOUR

April 24 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Lounge

April 26 - Seattle, WA - Barboza

April 28 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom Of The Hill

April 29 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues

April 30 - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar

May 1 - Albuquerque, NM - Backstage at Revel

May 3 - Denver, CO - Lost Lake Lounge

ABOUT THE TOXHARDS

A cult band in the making, The Toxhards bring a chaotic shot of adrenaline with their rousing live performances and genre-bending songs. With 8-foot-tall pig suits, t-shirt tosses, AirDropping unreleased demos from the stage, constant instrument swapping, and free coffee, The Toxhards have built a rapidly growing and devoted fanbase - many of whom attend shows cosplaying as characters from the band’s eclectic catalog such as “Ængus, The Prize-Winning Hog,” “Satan’s Little Hell Song,” “Beatrice,” “Doombop!” and “Get Creative! Or Get Radicalized!”

No two Toxhards shows are ever the same. The Get Destructive Tour promises to be the band’s most ambitious and interactive run yet, featuring a completely different setlist every night, brand-new visuals, and new songs the audience will vote on during the show (the band needs that sweet, sweet market research!) plus all the Toxhard classics fans love to experience live.

The Toxhards’ music has racked up tens of millions of streams and views online, with millions more for their comedic bits and skits. Their debut LP Your Neighborhood was released in spring 2025 via Hopeless Records to critical acclaim, and was followed by extensive touring across North America. The Get Destructive Tour marks a new era for The Toxhards, and promises to outdo everything before it.

THE TOXHARDS

Alan Powers

Casey Donovan

Emerson Harris

sace6 Announce New Forthcoming Album 'brutalist' Out Friday, May 8 via Sumerian Records

Enigmatic, genre-bending R&B-metal duo sace6 have today announced their forthcoming new album, 'brutalist', out on Friday, May 8 (via Sumerian Records). In celebration of the news, the band have dropped their latest offering "covet"and the official video. When asked about today's release, the band commented:

"Our second single off of 'brutalist' - “covet” remaining anchored to the definition of the word this song is an audible representation for jealousy, wanting what/who someone else has to the point of being inept at moving within my own connection." 

Pre-order 'brutalist' at the link here, stream "covet" here, and watch the official video below.

North American fans will soon have their chance to see sace6 hit the stage on The Pale Moonlight Tour with Dayseeker, Northlane and Wind Walkers starting on Friday, May 1, through Saturday, May 30. Following the tour, the band will bring the heat on all four announced Warped Tour dates (Washington, DC, Long Beach, California, Mexico City, Mexico, and Orlando, Florida) beginning in June. For ticket information, click here.

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 - Sold Out

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

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

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 - Sold Out

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

5/26/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Sold Out

5/28/2026 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento - Sold Out

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

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

Warped Tour Dates:

6/12 - 6/13 - Washington, DC @ Warped Tour DC

7/25 - 7/26 - Long Beach, CA @ Warped Tour Long Beach

9/12 - 9/13 - Mexico City, MX @ Warped Tour Mexico City

11/14 - 11/5 - Orlando, FL @ Warped Tour Orlando

ABOUT SACE6

sace6 are pop’s newest innovators, a Northeast-bred duo (NY + NJ) turning emotional contrast into sonic chemistry. Formed in 2024 by sace. and Noah Thomas, the project lives where pop melody, R&B intimacy, and metal intensity collide, genres not blended, but forced to coexist. Built on a monochromatic romanticism and a tension heavy aesthetic, sace6 creates music that feels both fragile and confrontational. Their sound thrives on duality: softness versus distortion, vulnerability versus volume. They have already taken their vision worldwide with standout appearances across North America, UK, and Europe. With new music on the horizon in 2026 and a packed touring schedule ahead, sace6 are just getting started, and they’re not interested in playing it safe.

Eihwar Premiere New Album 'Hugrheim'

Hot off a year of electrifying performances at Wacken Open Air, Midgardsblot and dates with The Hu, Eihwar are back to pull the world deeper into their Viking War Trance with hotly anticipated new album Hugrheim.

“Eihwar drags ancient, blood soaked combat directly into the heavy throb of the underground”, Folk N Rock writes in a track-by-track feature on Hugrheim. “They hammer voltage directly into iron battle axes, bringing sharpened steel to the dancefloor and burying war chants under some brutal weaponized distortion”.

Hugrheim comes out tomorrow, Friday, March 13 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all 10 pulse-pounding tracks today below.

Pre-order & pre-save

https://orcd.co/eihwarhugrheimalbum

With Hugrheim, Eihwar invite listeners into the hidden tenth world of Yggdrasil. The album is a thunderous trip, powered by war drums, pagan chants and questionable life choices.

Blending Nordic folk instrumentation with electro-industrial pulse and thunderous ritual percussion, Hugrheim captures the chaotic energy that has already rattled festival grounds from Wacken Open Air to Midgardsblot. Eihwar treat Norse mythology less like a museum piece and more like a very loud celebration. Ancient symbolism collides with trance languages, pounding rhythms and the kind of ritual enthusiasm that tends to make crowds forget they are supposed to stand still.

Across ten tracks, Hugrheim unfolds like a guided tour through the stranger corners of this unseen world. From the rune-bound trial of lead single “Nauðiz” and the invocation of “Freyja’s Calling” to the victorious chant of “Heill Óðinn,” each composition opens a new gateway into Hugrheim’s shifting landscapes, including the album’s eponymous track “Hugrheim”. There are battle rites, shadow realms and luminous gardens. There are also quite a lot of drums.

At the center of the story stand Mark and Asrunn, wandering spirits whose memories of Hugrheim slowly return while inhabiting human bodies on Midgard. Through chants, war drums and trance-driven rhythms, the duo translate that mythology into sound. The result is a concept album that moves easily between ritual atmosphere and outright pagan dancefloor energy.

There is something truly unique about Eihwar. In a way, the band relates to Vikings much like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relate to turtles: wild, over-the-top superheroes who don’t take themselves too seriously. And yet, from their mischievous spirit and contagious joy emerges a deep and moving poetry. A kind of childlike wisdom.

Following the release of Hugrheim, Eihwar will carry the Tenth World across Europe on a headline run presented under the banner Pagan Folk Nights, joined by special guest Mira Ceti. After commanding major festival stages and igniting packed club shows, the duo now bring their ritual drums, trance chants and industrial folk pulse into an extended continental campaign.

Line-up:
Asrunn — Vocals, Shamanic Drums
Mark — Vocals, War Drums, Lute, Folk Guitar, Tagelharpa, Percussion & Programming

Production Credits:
Mark & Asrunn of Eihwar — All Production, Mixing & Mastering at Eihwar Studio.

Artwork & Photography:
© Eihwar

Follow Eihwar:
Website: https://www.eihwar.com/
Bandcamp: https://eihwar.bandcamp.com/
BandsInTown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15564238-eihwar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eihwar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eihwar.music/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eihwar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eihwar.music
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/eihwar/1700795908
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VFxoCJQPfQauZujESPjQK
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/224131655
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/41105436
Discord Invite: https://www.eihwar.com/

Booking Contacts:
Doomstar Bookings (Luc): luc@doomstarbookings.com
The Link Productions (Romain): romain@thelinkprod.fr

Available Formats:
CD Digipak
12" Vinyl Gatefold — Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold — Blue, Black & White Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold — Magenta, Crystal Clear, Pink & Blue Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold — Clear, Blue & Black Marbled
12" Feather Filled Vinyl Gatefold

Lost In Separation Sign to SBG Records; Release New Single "Can't Forget"

Rising Texas metalcore outfit Lost In Separation have officially signed with SBG Records and are celebrating the announcement with the release of their new single, “Can’t Forget.” 

“'Can’t Forget' is about coping with the unexpected loss of a loved one and learning how to pick up the pieces and move forward. The song was written and produced with Austin Coupe (The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Below, Papa Roach), and marks an exciting new chapter with the signing to SBG Records,"  shares the band. 

Lost In Separation is a Metalcore Band from Dallas, Tx. Cathartically combining aggression, melody, and emotional storytelling to find silver linings in a world that seems to be falling apart more and more each day.

More new music and announcements are expected soon.

STREAM "Can't Forget"

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Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Announces Spring 2026 Gallery & Exhibition Events:

Since 2007, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes has been on a mission to highlight the intersection of music and art. With a presence at galleries, concerts and music festivals around the world, each exhibit features original artworks from some of the biggest musicians in punk, rock and metal that showcases their creativity in a whole new light. Many also feature auctions with signed items to benefit a number of charitable causes.

In 2026, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes will offer another busy year of events, beginning with a presence at Dropkick Murphys’ hometown Boston shows, taking place March 13, 14 and 15 at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway and March 17 at Citizens House of Blues Boston. This art and photography exhibition will also feature an auction of designed and signed Fender guitars and drumheads, all benefitting the bands’ charitable arm The Claddagh Fund , which provides critical funding for nonprofits that impact children, veterans and addiction and recovery programs.

Says frontman Ken Casey, “Punk Rock & Paintbrushes, Dropkick Murphys and The Claddagh Fund are a match made in heaven. It’s all about the community spirit that embodies punk rock. Helping others, staying true and being real…That’s what punk rock means to me.”

On March 21, from 6-10 p.m., Punk Rock & Paintbrushes will host a gallery show at Serj Tankian’s very own Eye for Sound Gallery, located at 1638 Colorado Blvd. in Los Angeles, featuring his artworks along with Hunter Burgan (AFI), Chloe Trujillo and art from the next generation, including works by the children of Josh Freese, Tre Cool, Chloe and Robert Trujillo, and Andrew Campanelli. The event will bring together artists and collectors for an evening celebrating the intersection of music, visual art and community.

“I’m excited to be hosting another group exhibition at Eye For Sound Gallery with

Punk Rock & Paintbrushes,” says Tankian. “Having so many dynamic artists showcasing their talent while also bringing awareness to social injustices happening in our community is important to me. Especially with everything going on all around us.”

April and May events will feature onsite galleries at a number of festivals including BeachLife, May 1 to 3 in Redondo Beach, California; Welcome To Rockville, May 7 to 10 in Daytona Beach, Florida; and Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, May 14 to 17 in Columbus, Ohio. While BeachLife’s Speakeasy Stage will feature the works of Jim Lindberg (Pennywise), Jonah Nimoy (The Offspring), Jackie Wasserman, Nicole Freese and Chad Smith, Chali2na, among others, Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple will feature Serj Tankian, Dave Navarro, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), James “Munky” Shaffer (Korn), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Carla Harvey (The Violent Hour), Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger (Halestorm) and more.

Says Jim Lindberg, “With legendary punk bands like Black Flag, The Circle Jerks, Redd Kross and The Descendents all coming from the South Bay of Los Angeles, we've always tried to respect that legacy by having amazing musicians on our Speakeasy Stage and all kinds of great punk rockers from all over the world bringing their art to the Punk Rock & Paintbrushes installation! I think we've done a great job of keeping the punk rock spirit alive at the BeachLife Festival."

Additional Punk Rock & Paintbrushes events this year will be announced soon.

The idea for Punk Rock & Paintbrushes came to founder Emily Nielsen in 2007 after she asked friend Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) to paint a piece of art with the lyrics to the Rise Against song “Survive” after she overcame a battle with cancer. The painting has traveled around the world with Emily as an everyday reminder that “how we survive is what makes us who we are.” Today, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes continues embodying that message by allowing space to let music artists create in another medium and share their thoughts on surviving in today’s challenging climate.

“Emily and Punk Rock & Paintbrushes are pioneers in a previously unappreciated space: the art of punk,” says McIlrath. “PR&PB recognized that so many of the musicians we know and love have more ways to express themselves than just music. Together with many other artists that also drink from the well of punk, PR&PB brings creative work out of the shadows and into the light at live shows, festivals and galleries around the world, much to the enjoyment of many fans. They do all of this while staying true to a DIY punk ethos and a deep reverence for the healing properties that live at the intersection of music and art."

Adds Nielsen, "This year feels different with Punk Rock & Paintbrushes.  This year we have set intentions and goals, we are here to bring art to those who appreciate it but I feel there is more to our collective now more than ever.  We are a group of artists who want to make this world better than we found it and our foundation continues to be that of creativity & respect and we do so while keeping true to our punk rock values."

About Punk Rock & Paintbrushes

Punk Rock & Paintbrushes is a niche and unique art management company as well as art show production brand that creates art shows at galleries and music festivals across the world and works with a variety of non-profits using art as a tool to make a positive impact for all. The roots reach back to 2007 when founder Emily Nielsen asked friend Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) to paint a piece of art with the lyrics to the Rise Against song “Survive” for her after overcoming a battle with cancer. The painting has traveled around the world with Emily and is an everyday reminder that “How we survive is what makes us who we are.” Today, Punk Rock & Paintbrushes manages talented artists across the globe who share their love of music and art, and brings art to collectors and fans from all walks of life. 

Website: www.punkrockart.com

Instagram: @punkrockandpaintbrushes

BRAINSTORM Kick Off Tour with ANGUS McSIX and Release Cover Version Of “Celebrate Youth”!

Today, German power metal force BRAINSTORM are kicking off their upcoming tour run and celebrate the moment with a special release: their cover version of “Celebrate Youth” is now available digitally for the very first time! The track was previously only available as an exclusive CD bonus track on their latest studio album Plague Of Rats, released via RPM in 2025.

"With 'Celebrate Youth,' we chose a song that meant a lot to me personally in my early Youth," Andy B. Franck reveals. "Yes, not a metal song—but a song that perfectly reflected that era and my feeling as a young person of wanting to achieve a lot. Listening to the younger generation, giving them a voice... I don't think I've ever really matured that much deep down, I've retained that feeling and still think and feel like a young guy. This thing rocks, and we had a lot of fun recording it. The Youth, then and now, needs to be heard and understood. This song is the perfect statement about that topic."
 
Stream the single here: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/youthPR

The digital release follows the overwhelming response to the band’s cover of Don Henley's classic “Boys Of Summer”, which was released in August last year and quickly gained strong traction across streaming platforms.

Released in early 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, Plague Of Rats marks another milestone in BRAINSTORM’s long career. The album combines the band’s trademark sound - powerful riffs, soaring melodies and gripping choruses - with a renewed intensity and modern production. With over nearly three decades of history, worldwide touring and numerous chart placements, BRAINSTORM remain one of the most consistent and respected acts in German metal. Order Plague Of Rats here: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/plagueofratsPR

About BRAINSTORM
When it comes to metal “Made in Germany”, there is no way around BRAINSTORM. Since their debut album Hungry (1997), the band has continuously evolved while maintaining their unmistakable sound built on powerful riffs, driving rhythms and memorable choruses. Albums such as Metus Mortis, Soul Temptationand Liquid Monster helped establish the band internationally, followed by acclaimed releases like Midnight Ghost and Wall Of Skulls.
 
With their latest album Plague Of Rats, BRAINSTORM once again demonstrated their ability to combine classic power metal energy with fresh influences. Produced by Seeb Levermann, the record captures the raw intensity of their live performances and continues the band’s tradition of delivering uncompromising metal. After decades on the road and countless shows worldwide, BRAINSTORM remain a defining force in the international metal scene; and the best is yet to come!
 
BRAINSTORM is:
Andy B. Franck (Vocals)
Torsten Ihlenfeld (Guitars)
Milan Loncaric (Guitars)
Danij Perl (Bass)
Kevin Lütolf (Drums)
 

More on BRAINSTORM:
Website | https://www.brainstorm-web.net 
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/officialbrainstorm 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/official.brainstorm/ 
X | https://www.twitter.com/Brainstorm_band 

Siamese Unleash New Single "drown" Ahead Of Headline Tours

Modern metal act Siamese return with their powerful new single "drown," the first taste of a new album campaign following their acclaimed releases HOME (2021) and ELEMENTS (2024).

Having amassed more than 100 million streams and toured worldwide alongside heavyweights including Korn, Corey Taylor and Dayseeker, the Copenhagen outfit continues to refine its emotionally charged blend of metalcore and modern rock.

"'Drown' is self-directed anger," explains frontman Mirza Radonjica. "It's about knowing exactly where it hurts and going there anyway. The mirroring in this song is selfdepravating(sic?). I think that when I sing 'I want you to break me till I drown,' that’s both a confession and a request. My drowning becomes a release, not a punishment."

Watch the video for "drown" below.

Stream the single  here.

The single arrives as Siamese kick off an extensive U.S. headline tour, ahead of Danish headline shows this spring, major European festival appearances including Copenhell, Impericon Festival and Vainstream, and a European tour with Dayseeker later this year.

SIAMESE LIVE:
U.S.:
3/13 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
3/14 — Columbus, OH — Ace Of Cups
3/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground

EU:
4/9 — Odense, Denmark — Posten
4/10 — Esbjerg, Denmark — Tobakken
4/11 — Silkeborg, Denmark — Kedelhuset
4/18 — Aalborg, Denmark — Studenterhuset
4/24 — Roskilde, Denmark — Gimle
5/13 — Aarhus, Denmark — Train
5/14 — Thisted, Denmark — Plantagehuset
5/15 — Vordingborg, Denmark — Stars
6/26 — Münster, Germany — Vainstream Festival
6/27 — Leipzig, Germany — Impericon Festival

UK:
11/28 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
11/29 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/1 — Leeds, UK — Project House (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/2 — Manchester, UK — Academy 1 (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/3 — Bristol, UK — Prospect (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/5 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/6 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/8 — Paris, France — Elysee Montmartre (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/9 — Oberhausen, Germany — Turbinenhalle 1 (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/10 — Hannover, Germany — Capitol (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/12 — Warsaw, Poland — Proxima (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/13 — Berlin, Germany — Huxley's (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/15 — Prague, Czech Republic — Lucerna Music Bar (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/16 — Munich, Germany — Tonhalle (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/18 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Melkweg (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)

GET TICKETS — HERE

SIAMESE ARE:
Mirza Radonjica – Vocals
Christian Lauritzen — Guitar, Violin
Marc Nommesen — Bass
Joakim Stilling — Drums

BMI’S JELLY ROLL HOSTS TRIPLE NO. ONE PARTY AHEAD OF GRAND OLE OPRY INDUCTION

BMI’s multi-GRAMMY® award-winning Nashville native Jelly Roll threw a triple No. One celebration yesterday (3/10) at the Grand Ole Opry’s Studio A, before his member induction. The BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Republic recording artist celebrated three of his eight consecutive career toppers as he was reunited with the songwriters, producer and publishers behind “Liar,” “Heart of Stone” and “Halfway to Hell.”

Hosted by BMI and ASCAP and emceed by BMI’s Clay Bradley, the evening began by inviting the hitmakers behind the fiery six-week No. One “Liar” to the stage. Produced by Zach Crowell, the song was co-written by Jelly Roll, Ben Johnson (BMI), Taylor Phillips (BMI) and Ashley Gorley (ASCAP), who all shared grateful remarks. Next, Jelly Roll’s co-writers behind the multi-week No. One “Heart of Stone,” Crowell and Blake Pendergrass (BMI), shared their praises about the song’s success while giving a nod to their co-writer, Shy Carter (BMI). In celebration of his first No. One party as a BMI songwriter, Bradley presented Pendergrass with a custom Taylor 210e DLX guitar.

Jelly Roll, wearing a Johnny Cash cross necklace given to him backstage by John Carter Cash for the evening, closed out the night by reminiscing on the 2025 BMI Country Award-winning song “Halfway to Hell” and gave nods to the songwriters Jessie Jo Dillon (BMI), Jesse Frasure (BMI) and Matt Jenkins (ASCAP) who were unable to attend. Concluding the celebration, BMG Americas’ President, Frontline Recordings Jon Loba presented the songwriters with plaques celebrating their milestones. The evening was sponsored by Studio Bank, who made a charitable contribution on behalf of Jelly Roll and the songwriters to the Judge Dinkins Educational Center. Green River Whiskey, the new official whiskey sponsor of BMI No. One parties, gifted Jelly Roll's collaborators a commemorative bottle of single barrel bourbon in honor of their chart-topping achievements.

Back Row L-R: BMI’s Clay Bradley, Tape Room Music’s Katherine Godwin, ASCAP’s Emilia James, Back Blocks Music’s Rakiyah Marshall, Rhythm House’s Vanna Moua, Big Machine Music’s Tim Hunze, Madfun Entertainment’s Alicia Pruitt, Tape Room Music’s Caroline Hodson, Sony Music Publishing’s Kenley Flynn; Front Row L-R: BMG Americas’ Jon Loba, Blake Pendergrass (BMI), Ashley Gorley (ASCAP), Taylor Phillips (BMI), Jelly Roll (BMI), Zach Crowell (ASCAP/Producer), Ben Johnson (BMI), Studio Bank’s Ron Cox; Photo Credit Katie Mathis for BMI

JELLY ROLL BECOMES NEWEST MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY

Multi-Grammy® Award winner Jelly Roll officially joined the Grand Ole Opry family tonight and was inducted by his close friend and fellow Opry member Lainey Wilson. Also joining in Jelly Roll’s Opry induction celebration included his friend and mentor, Opry member Craig Morgan, as well as friends Leanne Morgan and ERNEST.

Additionally, in a full circle moment, Sheriff Daron Hall and Davidson County Juvenile Correctional Professional Yolanda Hockett were in attendance and were thanked from the stage by Jelly for their belief and guidance since he encountered both in his time serving at the juvenile center, as well as members from the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, who Jelly currently works with to support and empower underserved youth. He also thanked his family including his Mom who was sitting in the front row, marking the first time she had seen him perform at the Opry.

Jelly Roll, wearing a cross that belonged to Johnny Cash that was given to him by Cash’s son John Carter Cash, kicked off his induction night with high-powered performances of his hits “Liar,” “Need A Favor,” “I Am Not Okay,” “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and “Son Of A Sinner” joined by his friend ERNEST. Following an emotional video of his history with the Opry, friend and Grammy-winner Lainey Wilson walked to the circle with him to officially welcome into the family.

l to r: Opry's Dan Rogers, Opry host Kelly Sutton, Lily Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Leanne Morgan, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Craig Morgan, ERNEST, Sonya Isaacs and Opry's Jenn Tressler

“There are some people in this business who are great singers, some people who are great songwriters and storytellers, and every once in a while somebody comes along who is something even bigger than that,” said Wilson. “They are a voice for people who feel like they don’t have one. And that’s exactly who Jelly Roll is. Your love for Jesus Christ radiates from you, and I'm so proud of you. Country music has always been about telling stories, the good, the bad, the messy; it's about redemption, and tonight we are welcoming a man who has never been afraid to tell the truth about his life. He turned pain into purpose, mistakes into music, and somehow managed to make millions of people feel like they are a little less alone. I’m so proud to call you my friend. Jelly Roll, because of your heart, your story, and the way you have used your voice to lift everybody else up, it is my honor to welcome you into the Grand Ole Opry family.”

An emotional Jelly Roll received his Opry member award saying, “To take a convicted felon from Music City who found country music because I’m from Nashville, and you take that kid who's been in the local juvenile and local county jail, and you bring him here and give him Grammys, awards, and platinum plaques, and then you make him a member of the most prestigious group of the Grand Ole Opry. Every word of that sounded like I’m telling you a lot about myself, but that is a story only God could be the author of. Some stories only God can write. This is truly a God story. I talk a lot more about him now because I'm getting a lot closer to him and  I recognize that. I don’t deserve this, I don’t deserve the grace God gave me, but I think that's the best part, right? And yet he gives it all the time.”

The two friends closed the show with a performance of their duet “Save Me.”

Jelly Roll was invited to become a member during a surprise moment of his interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, the #1 podcast in the world across all platforms. Rogan surprised Jelly Roll with a video message from Opry member Craig Morgan - inviting him to join the Opry family.

The country superstar and BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Republic recording artist made his Opry debut on November 9, 2021 and has become an Opry fan favorite and beloved by not only the fans, but many of its members over the years. Jelly Roll has dedicated his time to playing the show numerous times, mentoring many artists through the Opry NextStage program, and serving as host of Opry NextStage Live shows in Texas. 

Jelly Roll’s Opry history with Morgan predates back to a moment years ago when freshly released from prison, Jelly was in the Opry audience as Morgan performed “Almost Home,” a moment the star references as ‘life changing’ for him. Years later, Jelly was surprised on stage by Morgan, where they performed “Almost Home” together on the Opry stage. Marking the full-circle moment, Morgan presented handwritten, autographed framed lyrics of “Almost Home” to Jelly to commemorate the occasion.

Jelly Roll recently won every Grammy Award he was nominated for in 2026 including Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake, Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey (his current country radio single that is inside the Top 5 and surging towards number one) and Best Contemporary Country Album of the Year for his sophomore album, Beautifully Broken, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The album features his multi-week #1 Grammy-nominated song, “I Am Not Okay.” The three Grammy wins recognize his major impact on both country and Christian music genres.

Having grown up in Antioch, Tennessee, the CMA, ACM, Grammy, Dove and People’s Choice award winning star’s debut Country project, Whitsitt Chapel, continues to resonate and the album marked the biggest debut by a Country artist that year of release.

The Opry will continue its 100th celebration in 2026 with a performance next week at Carnegie Hall (March 20), Opry 100 Honors shows including “Opry 100 Honors Little Jimmy Dickens” (March 21), and other special shows. For a full Opry 100 schedule, tickets, and more info on the Opry’s anniversary, visit opry.com and follow the Opry on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Tickets for all 2026 shows on sale NOW. 

The Neal Agency Signs Jacob Hackworth for Booking

Chart-topping songwriter and rising country artist Jacob Hackworth has signed with The Neal Agency for booking. The West Plains, Missouri native, who has become known for his rough-hewn honesty and raw storytelling, caught the attention of the industry with his releases, “When I Don’t,” “You Ain’t” and “Bad As I Do,” which landed him on a slew of “Artist To Watch” lists including Country Now, Country Minute, Fort Nash and more.
 
“I couldn’t be happier to have The Neal Agency as part of my team. I’ve watched them build an incredible reputation — not just for the success they’ve achieved, but for the way they genuinely champion their artists. Seeing what they’ve done for friends of mine who are already on the roster made the decision feel like a no-brainer,” said Hackworth. "From my very first meeting with Jake, we just clicked. He understood the vision, the long game and who I am as an artist. And honestly, my dad’s one of the best judges of character I know — he met Jake and immediately said, ‘That’s your guy.’ When your gut and your circle both say yes, you listen.”
 
“We’re excited to add Jacob Hackworth to TNA’s roster,” shares TNA Agent Jake Moore. “He is a proven hit songwriter and we can’t wait for the world to see what an incredibly talented artist he is as well.”
 
Hackworth has been singing since before he could reach his grandma's piano bench. He participated in choir as a kid and began writing songs in high school, eventually forming a local band that would perform on his days off from working on the railroad. Encouraged by the reaction, in 2019 he left his small town life to pursue music in Nashville. To make ends meet, he worked at some of Nashville's most renowned bars, Amazon and even on a party boat DJing while he found his musical footing. 
 
In 2022, Hackworth signed a publishing deal and has been on a creative tear ever since, attaining roughly 60 major label cuts and releases as a songwriter (with more on the way), including Bailey Zimmerman's six-week No.1 hit, “Rock and a Hard Place,” Corey Kent's No. 1 hit “This Heart,” three songs from Jelly Roll's GRAMMY-winning No. 1 album Beautifully Broken, Morgan Wallen's “Jack and Jill,” six songs from Tucker Wetmore's debut album including the career-launching smash “Wine Into Whiskey” and more. 
 
As a songwriter he amassed more than a billion streams in 2025 alone. He is currently on tour with Wetmore and is working in the studio on new music. For more information follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
 
In addition to Hackworth, TNA’s roster proudly represents ADHD, Palmer Anthony, Cameron Sacky Band, Aidan Canfield, Preston Cooper, Country Night, ERNEST, Riley Green, HARDY, Preston James, Zach John King, Rob Langdon, Ella Langley, Cody Lohden, McCoy Moore, Chase Rice, Josh Ross, Rhys Rutherford, Schmitty, Seaforth, Nate Smith, Will Terry, Morgan Wallen, Ole 60, Chandler Walters, Lauren Watkins, Kenny Matthew West, Whitmire, Landon Wilk, Anne Wilson, Scott Wolverton, Jake Worthington and Bailey Zimmerman, along with entertainment brand Whiskey Jam. 

KEVIN JONAS SR. TO RELEASE “KEY OF YOU” ON MARCH 13

On March 13, Kevin Jonas Sr. will release “Key Of You,” a heartfelt new song written by acclaimed Grammy Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon and Bryan Simpson. The deeply personal love song is dedicated to his wife of 40 years, Denise, and reflects a lifetime partnership rooted in music, faith, family and perseverance.

Long before he became known as the father of global superstars the Jonas Brothers, Kevin Jonas Sr. was a musician and songwriter himself. While he has spent decades guiding his sons’ careers and building businesses of his own, he rarely steps into the spotlight as an artist. “Key Of You” was different. Available on Red Van Records, you can pre-save/pre-add the song HERE.

“I’ve always been a big fan of Marcus Hummon, and I’m honored he trusted me with this song,” says Kevin. “Denise and I are celebrating 40 years of marriage this year, and this is really my anniversary gift to her. We’ve been through so many changes, ups and downs, celebrations and pain. I’m fortunate to have someone who believed in me, who saw not just where I was but what I could become. She tolerates my quirks, and in spite of me, she’s still here. I’m still amazed and grateful I get to celebrate this life with her.”

The song captures the steady, enduring love the couple shares, a relationship that has carried them through every season of life, including Kevin’s battle with colon cancer.

In 2017, Kevin was diagnosed with Stage 2 colon cancer after initially ignoring early warning signs. Fortunately, doctors caught it before it spread. Today, he is cancer-free and committed to using his voice to encourage others not to wait.

“I should not have ignored the signs,” Kevin shares. “I was blessed they caught it early. Getting tested is simple, and it can save your life. If sharing my story helps even one person go get checked, it’s worth it.”

The timing of “Key Of You” is especially significant, arriving during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March. Through this release, Kevin hopes not only to celebrate enduring love, but also to raise awareness about the importance of early detection.

At its core, “Key Of You” is a love song. But in this season of reflection and awareness, it also stands as a testament to resilience, gratitude, faith and the gift of love and life.

As a songwriter and musician, Kevin passed his passion for music on to his sons, Nick, Joe and Kevin Jr., helping lay the foundation for the success of the Jonas Brothers. Today, that same spirit of family and purpose continues through Jonas Group Entertainment and his family restaurant, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen.

“Key Of You” will be available on all digital streaming platforms on March 13.

About the Colorectal Cancer Alliance:
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance empowers a nation of passionate and determined allies to prevent, treat, and overcome colorectal cancer in their lives and communities. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Alliance advocates for prevention through initiatives like LEAD FROM BEHIND, magnifies support with BlueHQ, and accelerates science toward cures through Project Cure CRC. We are the largest national nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer, and we exist to end this disease in our lifetime. For more information, visit colorectalcancer.org.  

Hollywood Undead Sample Legendary Slayer Riff On Ruthless New Anthem "1x1"

Los Angeles, CA -- Hollywood Undead release new single "1x1" today via Sumerian Records. The track is built around a sample of the legendary riff from Slayer's "Raining Blood" and arrives as the band carries the momentum of a massive 2025 straight into a spring and summer festival circuit spanning North America and Europe. Stream "1x1" HERE and watch the accompanying music video below.

"1x1" makes no apology for what it is. Built on hard-pounding beats and the unmistakable bones of one of metal's most revered tracks, it finds Hollywood Undead in full victory-lap mode, the chorus landing like a verdict: one by one they fall, let the reaper take them all. The band has spent seventeen years earning the right to talk like this, and the numbers back it up. With over 3.2 billion cross-platform streams and 4.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, "1x1" is the natural evolution of a band that knows exactly where they stand.

Matt Good (Skrillex and The Haunt), handles production. The nu-metalesque beats lay the foundation, the slowed down "Raining Blood" riff builds the vibe and the punchy rap verses build to a huge chorus to create an undeniable banger, the likes of which Hollywood Undead have spent nearly two decades perfecting.

Speaking on today's release, Hollywood Undead share

“This song is about resilience. People are always going to doubt you or try to bring you down, but the point is getting back up every time and reminding them you’re still here, and that you can’t be replaced.”

"Hollywood Forever," the band's October 2024 Sumerian Records debut, set the tone for this chapter, cracking 20.3 million cross-platform streams and peaking at #18 at Active Rock radio. "SAVIOR" followed in June 2025, pulling the band in a darker, more emotionally exposed direction. "1x1" lands as the third piece, and the pivot back is deliberate. Where "SAVIOR" was confession, this is confrontation.

In between, 2025 kept Hollywood Undead busy. A co-headline run with Tech N9ne. Mainstage slots at Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville, and Louder Than Life. A full run supporting Falling In Reverse on the God Is A Weapon tour through arenas and amphitheatres across North America. The band also continued work on their ninth studio album.

"1x1" arrives with that momentum fully intact and nowhere to go but forward as Hollywood Undead head into a festival run that spans two continents, opening with Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach in May, moving through a full European circuit this summer, and closing out stateside with Rocklahoma in September. Full dates below.

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

UPCOMING FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

5/8/2026     Welcome to Rockville  Daytona Beach, FL, USA

6/6/2026     Rock im Park         Nürnberg, Germany

6/7/2026     Rock am Ring         Nürburg, Germany

6/9/2026     Täubchenthal         Leipzig, Germany

6/10/2026    Im Wizemann         Stuttgart, Germany

6/12/2026    [VENUE NEEDED]     Derby, United Kingdom

6/14/2026    Nova Rock           Nickelsdorf, Austria

6/15/2026    Sono Centrum        Brno, Czech Republic

6/16/2026    [VENUE NEEDED]     Kraków, Poland

6/18/2026    Graspop Metal Meeting Dessel, Belgium

6/19/2026    Aladin Music Hall      Bremen, Germany

6/21/2026    Schlachthof Wiesbaden Wiesbaden, Germany

6/23/2026    L'Usine               Geneva, Switzerland

6/25/2026    Garage Saarbrücken    Saarbrücken, Germany

6/26/2026    Jera On Air            Ysselsteyn, Netherlands

6/27/2026    Vainstream            Münster, Germany

7/17/2026    Inkcarceration Festival  Mansfield, OH, USA

7/18/2026    Rock Fest             Cadott, WI, USA

8/1/2026     Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS  Rimouski, QC, Canada

8/7/2026     Rock La Cauze         Victoriaville, QC, Canada

9/4/2026     Rocklahoma           Pryor, OK, USA

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

Since the release of their RIAA platinum-certified 2008 debut Swan Songs, Hollywood Undead’s distinctive and infectious music has incited a global cult audience, sold out shows across continents, and earned praise from Consequence of Sound, Billboard, Revolver and more. With over 3.2 billion cross-platform streams, over 1 billion YouTube views, and 4.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, they remain one of modern rock’s most influential and enduring forces. Now signed to Sumerian Records, they continue to push boundaries and reshape alternative culture.

Hollywood Undead Are:

Johnny 3 Tears, J-Dog, Charlie Scene, Funny Man, Danny.

Find Hollywood Undead Online

Spotify | Apple Music

Rising Rock Trio THE GEMS Reveal Single "Happy Water" Video

SOPHOMORE ALBUM, YEAR OF THE SNAKE, OUT THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 13 VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDER

Ready to unleash their highly anticipated sophomore album Year Of The Snake this Friday, March 13, THE GEMS strike with another new single!

"Happy Water" is the album's closer — and is one of the most explosive songs on it. The Swedish trio kicks the party off by serving pure rock 'n' roll energy so addictive it’ll make you forget the musicians' Thundermother past.

THE GEMS made their status as a strong player in modern hard rock clear from the very beginning: The band hit #2 on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts with their first-ever single and impressed fans and critics alike with the 2024 debut album Phoenix (2024). Now, Year Of The Snake continues to prove the band's standing in the scene, with beyond others hitting #1 on the German Rock Airplay charts with the title track "Year Of The Snake." 

Don't miss out on pre-ordering your copy of the new album now (first editions are already sold out!) and make sure to check the official reel for "Happy Water".

THE GEMS on "Happy Water":

"The song is a Motörhead-inspired banger about Vietnamese moonshine, a snake-infused liquor called 'Happy Water.' It’s a party song about just letting go, not knowing where the night will take you. Sometimes you just need to play with fire."

THE GEMS return with their second album Year Of The Snake, out on March 13. The Swedish trio solidifies their position as a strong player in modern hard rock. Their very first single, "Like A Phoenix," instantly hit #2 on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts and they impressed both fans and critics with their debut record Phoenix (2024). With one album under their belt, and numerous electrifying live shows, THE GEMS quickly established what Year Of The Snake now effortlessly proves: this is the future of rock!

THE GEMS on Year Of The Snake:
"Year Of The Snake is about facing previous hardships in your life, letting go and moving forward to a brighter chapter. It's packed with strong and empowering themes, just like a snake shedding its skin and now standing strong in its own power! Year Of The Snake is a homage to our fans at our live shows. We wrote the songs envisioning an excited festival crowd; from our loyal diamonds in the front row, knowing all lyrics by heart to the crazy headbangers in the back. The album is packed with Van Halen and Europe-inspired hard hitting grooves and riffs that will take you back to the 80s. Yet, the production is modern and fresh. In an increasingly artificial world, we want to stay true to our roots - solid musicianship and songwriting from the heart. Our aim is to always create a great sounding album with the live show in mind. The future is live and heavy glam rock is here to stay!"

Pre-Order Year Of The Snake NOW

THE GEMS LIVE 2026:
Following their formation in 2023, THE GEMS quickly showed the exceptional live energy of the new band, with highlight performances including Sweden Rock Festival 2024. After the release of the upcoming full-length, THE GEMS will hit the road on their "Slithering Through Europe" tour.

THE GEMS ARE:
Guernica Mancini —Vocals
Emlee Johansson — Drums
Mona "Demona" Lindgren — Guitar, Bass

RETROACTIVE RECORDS Announce Limited Edition Vinyl Reissues of ATOMIC OPERA, SEVENTH AVENUE, APOSTLE and PETRA

Atomic Opera – For Madmen Only (Collector’s Edition CD)

Originally released in 1994 on Warner Brothers/Giant Records, For Madmen Only introduced Atomic Opera to a national audience with its unique blend of heavy groove, progressive rock textures, and layered harmonies.

Atomic Opera – Alpha & Oranges (Collector’s Edition CD)

While recording For Madmen Only, Atomic Opera created far more music than could ultimately fit on the album. The material that remained would eventually become Alpha & Oranges, a fascinating collection of recordings from the same creative era.

Atomic Opera – For Madmen Only (Limited Lime Green Vinyl)

Atomic Opera’s major label debut finally arrives in a limited collector vinyl edition.

Atomic Opera – Alpha & Oranges (Limited Orange Vinyl)

For the first time ever, Alpha & Oranges arrives on vinyl.

Purchase: https://boonesoverstock.com/blogs/news/atomic-opera-returns-four-limited-collector-editions-launch-march-12

From Germany to USA — Seventh Avenue - Between The Worlds CD & First-Time-Ever Vinyl

German melodic power metal fans — this one has been a long time coming.

Originally released in 2003 on Massacre Records in Germany, Between The Worlds stands as one of the strongest entries in early-2000s European power metal. While many U.S. fans may not yet know Seventh Avenue, in Europe they earned a reputation for soaring melodies, tight musicianship, and unforgettable choruses.

Purchase: https://boonesoverstock.com/blogs/news/german-power-metal-returns-seventh-avenue-between-two-world-cd-vinyl-remasters-pre-orders-launch-3-12-26

Apostle - White Metal (Orange Vinyl

Apostle - Chariots of Iron (Blood Red Vinyl

Purchase: https://boonesoverstock.com/search?q=Apostle

Petra - Hope 250-Hand-numbered, Orange Vinyl

Few bands in Christian rock history carry the weight, legacy, and influence of Petra. For over five decades, Petra helped build the foundation of faith-driven rock music—earning Grammy Awards, Dove Awards, worldwide tours, and millions of albums sold. More than success, they shaped a movement.

Now, more than twenty years after their last studio release, Petra returns with HOPE — a brand-new collection of 10 original songs that proves their fire has not faded.

Purchase: https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/retroactive-records/products/petra-hope-250-hand-numbered-orange-vinyl-2026-boones-overstock-exclusive

TodoMal Sign to Season of Mist

Anglo-Spanish atmospheric doom metal collective TodoMal have signed to Season of Mist. Formed in 2020 by Christopher B. Wildman and Javier Fernández Milla, the project emerged from a meeting of two seasoned figures of the Spanish underground, united by a shared affinity for solemn doom, expansive rock and cinematic atmosphere.

TodoMal’s debut, Ultracrepidarian (2021), introduced a melancholic and immersive sound rooted in the desolate landscapes of northern Alcarria and Matarraña. Its successor, A Greater Good (2023), deepened that vision with what the band described as “dark songs,” earning placements in several end-of-year lists and prompting a second physical pressing following strong demand.

Spanish publication Mondo Sonoro placed the album among its Top 10 of 2023, while international outlets including No Clean Singing, The Sleeping Shaman and Zware Metalen praised the band’s balance of weight, atmosphere and cinematic scope.

Building on this momentum, TodoMal expanded into a five-piece live ensemble, incorporating musicians active in acts such as Teitanblood, Graveyard and Maud the Moth. The expanded line-up has already brought the project to stages including Be Prog! My Friend, Under The Doom Fest and Frantic Fest, sharing bills with artists such as Candlemass, My Dying Bride and Dødheimsgard.

Photo by © TodoMal

Official Biography:

TodoMal came to life in what could be described as the year zero of our era — 2020 — conceived by Anglo-Spanish musician / composer Christopher B. Wildman and musician / composer and producer Javier Fernández; two veteran multi-instrumentalists of the Spanish underground scene whose extensive careers span a myriad of projects across a wide range of musical styles.

A product of pure serendipity, TodoMal represents a deeply personal fusion of the solemnity of traditional doom metal and the expansiveness of space rock, interwoven with nuances of ecclesiastical music, classic hard rock, and cinematic soundscapes.

Their debut album, Ultracrepidarian (2021), unfolds a journey through hypnotic compositions, The record evokes the placid yet desolate moorlands of their headquartes in northern Alcarria and the región of Matarraña (Teruel) — two emblematic landscapes of Spain’s so-called “emptied lands”.

With A Greater Good (2023), the duo crafted a collection of what they describe as “dark songs”, building upon the seeds planted in Ultracrepidarian and evolving into a complex, dense and unclassifiable album. The record appeared in several “best of the year” lists and received outstanding reviews from publications and webzines including Mondo Sonoro, No Clean Singing, Zwaren Metalen and Metal Revolution, among others. Following high demand, the physical edition sold out, leading to a second pressing.

Fueled by this momentum, and with a growing audience eager to experience the band live, the duo entered the studio during 2024–2025 to begin recording their next chapter. At the same time, they expanded into a five-piece live ensemble, joined by Javier Félez (guitar, Teitanblood, Graveyard, Balmog), Javier “Bud” Martínez (drums, Dejadeath, Jade, Ktulu) and Cecilia Tallo (keyboards / vocals, Maud the Moth), creating an immersive audio-visual show. This development sparked the enthusiasm of promoters, leading the band to perform at renowned festivals such as Be Prog! My Friend (2024, Barcelona), Under The Doom Fest (2025, Lisbon), Frantic Fest (2025, Abruzzo, Italy) and Okkult Sessions (2025, Barcelona), sharing the stage with artists such as Candlemass, My Dying Bride and Dødheimsgard, among many others.

With their sights now firmly set on 2026 and their forthcoming release — and with new festival appearances across Europe, among which “Resurrection Fest” already confirmed — TodoMal prepare to embark on the next chapter of their journey.

Core Lineup:

Wildman - Guitars & Vocals

Mile - Bass & Vocals

Live Lineup:

Wildman - Guitars & Vocals

Mile - Bass & Vocals

Javi - Guitars

Bud - Drums

Cecilia - Synths & Vocals

Follow TodoMal:

Bandcamp: https://todomalband.bandcamp.com

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/146831572/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todomalofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todo_mal_band/

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/todomal

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2grCvuOH8MibDqryxpW6jR

A.A. WILLIAMS Announces New Album Solstice And Releases New Single And Video "Hold It Together"

After wrapping up a successful UK and European tour, musician, singer, and songwriter A.A. WILLIAMS, known for her atmospheric, emotionally charged music, returns with her new single "Hold It Together" taken from her newly announced forthcoming album Solstice, due for release on 5th June via RPM. Pre-orders for the album open on April 22nd.

"Hold It Together" explores the fragile tension between resilience and internal collapse. With her characteristic blend of haunting atmosphere, immersive sound and emotional intensity, the London-based artist captures the experience of carrying deep feeling while presenting calm on the surface.

Speaking about the song, A.A. WILLIAMS explains:

“Silence exists where you long for answers, a bleak fragility that you daren’t disturb. Where beauty stood only the faintest glow remains, afraid of smothering it you shrink into a mould of your own making. Your edges dulled, your features disappearing, you put on that brave face not knowing whether you do it to protect others or yourself. You smile, you carry on, feeling everything, showing nothing.”

The track unfolds with quiet intensity, balancing vulnerability and restraint while drawing listeners into its immersive and emotionally rich soundscape.

Watch the video Below: 

Solstice finds A.A. WILLIAMS standing at the threshold between shadow and renewal, shaping songs that feel carved from storms and starlight. Known for her haunting vocals, cinematic dynamics and emotional clarity, Williams expands her sonic world with music that moves like a ritual through shifting seasons. Moments of stark intimacy open into surging crescendos as guitars swell and crash like gathering weather, anchored by a formidable sense of weight and scale. Strings glow with fragile warmth before giving way to waves of heavy distortion and all-encompassing catharsis, while her voice rises from quiet confession to commanding intensity. Drawn from years of global touring, acclaimed collaborations and boundary-pushing reinterpretations, Solstice captures an artist in full command of her craft. The album is intimate yet immense, delicate yet thunderous — guiding listeners through darkness with both vulnerability and force toward a distant, resolute dawn.

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" - both of which received widespread critical acclaim and placed A.A. WILLIAMS at the forefront of a wave of artists taking textured, epic and folk-rooted heavy music into new and progressive directions. A BBC session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios only bolstered her credentials.

Never one to rest on her laurels, she has also released a series 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 drew praise from THE CURE's Robert Smith and SMASHING PUMPKINS' Billy Corgan; and perhaps most impressively, 2021's arco, in which the multi-instrumentalist completely reworked her debut EP from rock instrumentation to string ensemble, drawing on her classical training to stunning effect.

Now signed to Reigning Phoenix Music, the singles "Just A Shadow" and "Wolves" - the first taste of forthcoming album Solstice, due 5th June 2026 - have already turned heads, with Rock Sound calling her "one of the most vital voices in modern alternative culture" and Kerrang! declaring her work "typically spell-binding." 

Find A.A. WILLIAMS online:

Website
Spotify
Apple Music
Bandcamp
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
TikTok

Defences Unveil Metamorphosis" Video

Defences are your new favorite alternative metal band.

Known for their eclectic mix of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the sultry and androgynous tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, Defences have taken what we've all come to love about metalcore to the next level.

Over 10 years, two EPs, and three LPs, the underlying theme of the necessity for introspection, self-reflection, and finding your inner strength bears strong. It's self-acceptance-core at its finest.

Today, the band, hailing from Hertfordshire, UK, returns, with their new single "Metamorphosis" — a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over. In the wake of the single's release, Defences will tour the UK with Mason Hill, perform at summer festivals in the UK and EU, and support Future Palace on their UK run in November.

Watch the "Metamorphosis" video below. 

Stream the single here.

"'Metamorphosis' is all about transformation, and surrendering to it," comments Defences. "We are evolutionary beings, constantly growing and adapting to the different paths life takes us down, constantly saying goodbye to old versions of ourselves. It can be painful, uncomfortable, and terrifying, even when we know it's meant for us. This song is a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over."

DEFENCES ARE:
Cherry Duesbury — Vocals
William Young — Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot — Guitar
Kyle Parke — Drums

HELLRIPPER Unleashes Music Video for Sinister New Single, "Mortercheyn"

Scotland's ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is now delivering yet another crushing blow from his forthcoming opus! The ominous new single, "Mortercheyn," can be found along with a sunning music video that was video produced, directed and edited by David Gregory below.

"Mortercheyn" is taken from HELLRIPPER's upcoming fourth studio album, 'Coronach,' which will be released worldwide on March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records, making it his debut to the label! 'Coronach' can be pre-ordered HERE.

Hellripper mastermind, guitarist/vocalist and songwriter James McBain comments, "Much like the previously released 'Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite),' the lyrics on this track come from a more personal place. The title itself is a little nod to a track on the previous album, 'The Nuckelavee,' and mortercheyn is said to be the disease spread by the creature in its wake. It is a contagious and lethal sickness that primarily affects horses, and is used in the song to represent the decay and downfall of the world.

"Musically, 'Mortercheyn' is a crust track at its core, drenched in a sinister atmosphere that lies between the black metal vibe of Watain and the raw aggression of bands like Martyrdöd and Skitsystem. Hints of Whiplash and Agent Steel are clearly evident in the guitar work and are paired with some uncomfortable ambience inspired by the likes of Aphex Twin and Venetian Snares. On the surface, it may feel like one of the less 'complex' songs on the album, but I think there's quite a lot going on throughout”.

In addition, Hellripper has recently announced a string of support shows for thrash metal legend Testament in Spain and France. In addition, Hellripper will next embark on European headline tour alongside Schizophrenia and Sarcator to promote 'Coronach' and has also revealed a number of festival appearances and two performances in Mexico.

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The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, bravehearting his way through metal's bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from “Kill 'Em All” era Hetfield and “Welcome to Hell” era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023's “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” that Metal Injection stated: "Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper's Century Media debut “Coronach”.

Hellripper Lineup:

James McBain – All Instruments & Vocals

Hellripper live and video performance line-up:

James McBain – Guitar & Vocals

Joseph Quinlan – Guitar

Andy Milburn – Bass

Max Southall – Drums

Album credits:

Recorded and mixed by Hellripper’s James McBain at Coronach Studios in Scotland, UK

Mastered by Damien Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in the USA.

Cover Artwork: Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration

Formats:

Jewelcase CD

Digital Album

LP (formats below):

- “Black Cuillin” LP on black vinyl (Unlimited, available in Europe)

- “Wild Thistle” LP on transp. magenta vinyl (Ltd. to 400x copies, available from UK retailers and Hellripper)

- “Saltire” LP on blue vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available from selected German & Austrian retailers and from Hellripper)

- “Highland Mist” LP on grey vinyl (Ltd. to 1000x copies, available from Hellripper)

- “Baobhan Sith” LP on transp. forest green vinyl (Unlimited, available in the USA)

- “Granite City” LP on electric smoke colored vinyl (Ltd. to 500x copies, available in the USA)

- “Bean Nighe” LP on ultra clear vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available in the USA from Hellripper)

Pre-order // pre-save: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-AlbumID

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THE ETERNAL Release New Lyric Video for “Casting Down Shadows”!

Following the release of their latest, much-acclaimed EP Celestial in January via Reigning Phoenix Music, Australian-Finnish dark metal outfit THE ETERNAL return with new visuals. Today, the band presents an official lyric video for the haunting track "Casting Down Shadows".

Driven by melancholic melodies, brooding atmosphere, and the band’s signature blend of doom, gothic, and melodic metal, the song unfolds as a slowburning and emotionally charged journey. The track moves between haunting passages and powerful crescendos, capturing the reflective and cinematic mood that defines Celestial.

Speaking about the song’s lyrical themes, frontman Mark Kelson explains: 

"The lyrics of ‘Casting Down Shadows’ evoke a journey through time, turmoil, and self-discovery, framed by imagery of storms, moons, and barren lands. They portray a struggle with loss, broken ties, and hidden desires, yet also a determination to face the tempest and carve a path forward despite fear. The recurring motif of ‘casting down shadows’ suggests confronting darkness while seeking truth and illumination, with the promise of renewal and return echoing throughout. Ultimately, the song captures the tension between despair and resilience, presenting an endless cycle of falling into shadow yet rising again to continue the search for meaning and fire.”

With the new lyric video, THE ETERNAL further highlight the emotional depth and introspective themes that run throughout Celestial, offering fans another way to experience one of the EP’s most evocative tracks. Watch the clip now streaming Below.

Following the success of their 2024 album Skinwalker, the band's new EP Celestialsees THE ETERNAL continue their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth. The progressive gothic metal collective once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit, unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN, and ANATHEMA - dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

Celestial is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition (exclusively available through the band’s official store and the RPM shop). Order your favorite choice of format at this location: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion

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