CRIMSON STEEL Release Lyric Video For "No Absolution", Announce New Album Show No Fear

An explosive offering awaits from the Raleigh, NC, based ensemble CRIMSON STEEL. As the band gear up to unveil their forthcoming full length album, Show No Fear, CRIMSON STEEL present their first single release in "No Absolution". Show No Fear is set to arrive on October 2, 2026, via Heaven and Hell Records. 

"No Absolution" showcases the dynamic characteristics of CRIMSON STEEL's sound. While inspired by traditional styles, progressive metal and power metal, the single delivers a modern feel. "No Absolution" provides haunting melodic moments alongside ferocious rhythms. Throughout the track, emotional vulnerability is entwined with heavy power. 

Lyrically, CRIMSON STEEL delve into themes surrounding guilt, condemnation, and spiritual isolation. The imagery evokes a sense of a being who is trapped with their own internal suffering, unable to atone or make amends for past actions. "No Absolution" explores an inability to escape from the torment that exists within oneself. 

CRIMSON STEEL focus on storytelling through their music. Each track across the album contributes to the larger emotional narrative experience. At its core, Show No Fear explores the human experience often drawing on fantasy and mythical imagery to convey the central themes of fear, transformation, power, and perseverance.

Show No Fear was produced by Wendy Brancaccio and recorded and mixed at Vintage Noise Studio with Wendy Brancaccio and Bill Spears. The album was mastered by Anthony Focx. Cover artwork and design for Show No Fearis by Johnathan @gerardster. 

Guest vocals on “Bleed into One” were provided by James Rivera, recorded at Hombre Malo Studio and engineered by Larry Barragán. 

About CRIMSON STEEL:

With a style rooted firmly in classic metal, Raleigh, NC based CRIMSON STEEL combine elements from traditional metal and power metal to produce a high octane sound with a modern feel. Initially formed in 2022 by bassist Joel McGee, the quartet draws influence primarily from the likes of JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, SAVATAGE, CRIMSON GLORY, and QUEENSRŸCHE. 

Alongside McGee is vocalist Tina Langevin, both of whom performed together as teenagers before unexpectedly reconnecting in this new musical endeavor. The line-up is completed with David Ryan on guitars and backing vocals, along with Will Adkins delivering percussion in addition to backing vocal duties. 

Entwining story-driven songwriting with the intense energy of crowd-participation and the live stage, CRIMSON STEEL is preparing to unveil their debut album Show No Fear on October 2, 2026, via Heaven and Hell Records. 


CRIMSON STEEL is: 

Tina Langevin — Lead Vocals
David Ryan — Guitars, Backing Vocals
Joel McGee — Bass, Vocals
Will Adkins — Drums, Backing Vocals


Connect With CRIMSON STEEL

Official Website: https://thecrimsonsteel.com/
Bandcamp: https://crimsonsteel.bandcamp.com/album/show-no-fear
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonSteelband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimsonsteelband/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/CrimsonSteelNC
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimsonsteelband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecrimsonsteelband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gHclPS8FUD52MeTo5ryX7?si=EiKPhLYVT2GSEPI4FNC1_Q

Erdve Unleash Reckoning on New Single "Epigrama"

Erdve are releasing the title track from their upcoming third album Epigrama. Following previous singles "Nyra" and "Ydos”. “Epigrama” follows the album's arc from grief and moral decay to existential reckoning.

Watch the visualizer for “Epigrama” below:

Epigrama comes out May 29, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save

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"Epigrama" articulates the philosophical nucleus of Erdve’s new album. Where "Nyra" traced the suffocating cycle of unresolved grief and "Ydos" charted the corrosive progression of regret into stagnation, the title track turns toward accountability. Every decision, or absence of decision, carries an unavoidable debt. The band’s new single moves through the confines of understanding toward a point where clarity and madness become indistinguishable, framing entropy as a governing moral condition.

ERDVE is a metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania, experimenting with extreme music since 2016.

In 2017, the band signed a record contract with SEASON OF MIST records, who later released their debut album VAITOJIMAS (translated as: Moaning). The album has set a strong foundation for the band to keep pushing the limits of creativity within the framework of heavy, yet atmospheric metal iterations.

Their second album SAVIGAILA (translated as: Self-loathing) was released by Season of Mist in 2021, and has presented a different and more abrasive approach towards composing and storytelling, focusing on the intensity, unpredictability and drama.

The band is known to dive into unexpected ventures by choosing to perform in places that intuitively seem incoherent to the type of music being played or are not considered to be regular venues. First such show took place in the church of St. John's 2019 and another one in Lukiškės Ex-Prison, both in Vilnius, Lithuania.

After the second album, the band took some time to rediscover their relationship with music and identified the elements that would convey their future vision in the most truthful way. This idea is followed by their 2026 release - EPIGRAMA, that delivers a familiar, yet a fundamentally different approach towards experimenting within the confines of heavy music and reflective storytelling. The goal was to craft a meticulous consistency between the music, lyrics and sound production, where every aspect of the song works together to create meaningful impact. This album marks a new beginning for ERDVE, in the process of rediscovery, experimentation and raw expression.

Line-up:

Vaidotas Darulis — Vocals, Guitars

Adomas Varnelis — Guitar

Valdas Voveraitis — Drums

Karolis Urbanavičius — Bass

Production Credits:

Self-produced by Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mixed Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mastered by Vaidotas Darulis.

Cover Art:

Photography by Vaidotas Darulis.

Designed by Vaidotas Darulis,

Vainius Česnauskas (https://www.instagram.com/vainius.art/),

Marija Česnauskienė-Dvarionaitė (https://www.instagram.com/maryces.art/).

Pre-order & pre-save

https://orcd.co/erdveepigrama

Follow Erdve:
Bandcamp: https://erdvesom.bandcamp.com/album/

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

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erdve

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uctedT9WR5dzqjAOx3jKN

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/erdve/1299788970

Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/9229661

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/13602259

SEA SLEEPER Release New Track “Manifestor” From Upcoming Album Burden of Antlers

SEA SLEEPER has return with “Manifestor,” an ambitious, eight-minute journey that marks the band’s most expansive and progressive work to date. The track is the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album, Burden of Antlers, set for release on September 18, 2026.

Clocking in as the longest song the band has ever written, “Manifestor” captures Sea Sleeper at their most dynamic, shifting through a wide spectrum of moods while maintaining a striking sense of cohesion. Themes and motifs introduced in the opening minutes resurface and evolve throughout the track, creating a circular, immersive listening experience.

“Manifestor” offers a powerful glimpse into Burden of Antlers, Sea Sleeper’s second full-length release. Building on the foundation of their debut Nostophobia, the new album represents a more deliberate and cohesive creative vision. Rather than chasing constant change, the band leans into revisiting and expanding musical passages, exploring ideas in full and allowing them to evolve organically.

Formed by three longtime collaborators who have spent nearly 15 years crafting their take on heavy, unconventional metal, Sea Sleeper recently expanded their lineup with the addition of Tony Spradlin. The result is a tighter, more focused unit pushing deeper into the strange and weighty sound they’ve always aimed to create.

Burden of Antlers arrives September 18, 2026.

About SEA SLEEPER:

With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022. 

The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving #10 album of the year for Noob Heavy and #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.


SEA SLEEPER Is: 

Jesse Cooley (Guitar/Lead Vocals)
Shane Cooley (Drums/Vocals)
Nick Kessler (Bass/Vocals)
Tony Spradlin (Lead Guitar/Vocals)


Connect With SEA SLEEPER:

Official Website: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
Bandcamp: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasleeper/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_sleeper
Twitter/X: https://x.com/seasleeper
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seasleeper7557?si=I54GO1VC1ZA5x3Wy
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MVRa7wGpGY4EqqqEjVpMZ?si=KKq0Xb5_Qf6P_WwMte5EiA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sea-sleeper/1384085890
Discord: https://discord.com/channels/947585206213296169/947594689123598396/1481135243078406271

LEATHERWITCH Unleashes New Single "Heroes And The Dice" + Official Video

Today, LEATHERWITCH proudly unleashes their new single, “Heroes And The Dice,” taken from the upcoming debut album, 'First Spell,' set for release on May 29th via Listenable Records. The new track arrives alongside an official music video.

“Heroes And The Dice” is the second single and music video from LEATHERWITCH’s upcoming 'First Spell' studio album. Packed with speed metal riffing, an in-your-face heavy metal atmosphere, and a tribute to D&D, RPG, and board game enthusiasts, the track delivers a full-throttle dose of fantasy-fueled metal. LEATHERWITCH is the new band of Marta Gabriel, the former frontwoman of Crystal Viper, as well as a multi-instrumentalist and respected session musician.

Watch the Music Video for "Heroes And The Dice" below:

The witch is dead, long live the witch!

After disbanding Crystal Viper, Marta Gabriel – who is also a respected session musician and has toured and recorded with acts such as Vader, Manilla Road, and Metalucifer – strikes back with her new band.

LEATHERWITCH presents a new approach, new attitude, new quality, and new energy.

The debut single “Beast Inside” (Out Now) where fast headbanging rhythms, classic Speed Metal riffing, a pounding rhythm section, shredding guitar solos, and super catchy vocal lines meet a classic gothic horror werewolf tale, revealing what is to be expected from the debut album, ‘First Spell,’ which will be released on May 29th via Listenable Records.

Watch out for more Heavy Metal galore!

Pre-Order 'First Spell' HERE

Line up:

Marta Gabriel - vocals, guitar, bass, drums

Special guest: Giuseppe Taormina - guitar solo

GREEN LUNG RETURN WITH FOURTH ALBUM, NECROPOLITAN + UNVEIL 'EVIL IN THIS HOUSE'

The funeral bell is tolling, the ravens have left the tower - the long-awaited fourth album from the UK’s lords of the riff is finally upon us. Necropolitan will be released on Friday September 11th 2026 by Nuclear Blast Records. A monumental portrait of the power of nature over the dreams and dominion of humankind, Necropolitan is also a grand celebration of the occult lore and heavy music scene of the band’s birthplace, the city of London.  

With producer Tom Dalgety (Opeth, Ghost) at the helm, this time handling everything from recording to mixing, the band decamped to Rockfield Studios in January 2026, following in the muddy footprints of some of their key inspirations, from Black Sabbath to Queen to Judas Priest. Sonically, they were set on capturing their megalithic live sound more accurately than ever - stripping back their usual dense, multilayered arrangements to their rawest, leanest form and recording much of the album live to capture their Sabbathian heaviness, frenzied Hammonds and haunting Mellotrons as faithfully as possible.

The result is an album that combines the soaring hookiness of This Heathen Land with an uncompromising rawness and heaviness, and takes the band’s distinctive brand of sonic storytelling to macabre new heights.  

If, a year after Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning show and the death of Ozzy Osbourne, you had any doubts about the future of traditional British metal, Necropolitan will lay them to rest. Here is a band taking the torch from the heavy metal godfathers and running with it, bursting with all the musicianship and storytelling flair that has kept the genre’s flame burning for a half-century, and using it to temper a lyrical and sonic world that is entirely their own. 

Lead single ‘Evil in this House’ answers the question ‘what would it sound like if a stoner metal band carried out a paranormal investigation?’, complete with a monstrously Sabbathian riff and an ectoplasmic synth solo. An accompanying music video inspired by 70s haunted house movies premieres on YouTube today.

Pre-order Necropolitan here: https://greenlung.bfan.link/necropolitan
Stream lead single ‘Evil in this House’ here: https://greenlung.bfan.link/evil-in-this-house
Watch the video for ‘Evil in this House’ Below:

This Saturday, Green Lung will be headlining the UK’s premier stoner rock, doom, sludge, and psychedelic metal festival Desertfest London. You can also catch them on June 25th at Manchester Academy, with Acid Bath and Conan.

Green Lung: Summer 2026

15 May - UK  London, Desertfest London
25 June - UK  Manchester, Manchester Academy* 

*supporting Acid Bath 

A cult band in every sense of the word, Green Lung emerged from London’s heavy rock scene with self-released debut EP Free the Witch (2018).

Drawing on a host of peculiarly British musical influences, from doomy hard rock to pastoral prog and psych to the Hammer Horror theatrics of the NWOBHM, the band have swiftly risen to the forefront of the UK metal scene.

Lyrically celebrating the folklore, myths and legends of Britain, they conjure the wild and witchy spirit of their forebears for a new generation.

Green Lung have released three critically acclaimed albums, Woodland Rites (2019), Black Harvest (2021) and This Heathen Land (2023). They have toured internationally with Clutch, Opeth and Unto Others, and performed on festival stages from Roadburn to Download. Their latest album This Heathen Land landed at #1 on the UK’s Official Rock and Metal Album Chart.

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Exploring Birdsong Release Video for New Single "Spy in the House of Love"

Progressive alt-pop outfit Exploring Birdsong have today released their new single "Spy In The House Of Love," the latest track taken from their upcoming debut album Every House We Built, out June 26 via Long Branch Records.

Speaking of the track, vocalist Lynsey Ward shares, "I came across the book 'Spy in the House of Love' by accident one day, and immediately felt compelled by how the phrase had organized a lot of messy feelings while being in the throes of a heavy break-up. There is actually very little that the book and our song have in common, but discovering it did catalyze a great deal of focus creatively and personally. Everyone at some stage has felt confused or betrayed in heartbreak, and we are far from the first to write a song about it. It is quite new territory for us, though!"

Stream "Spy In The House Of Love" and pre-order the debut album here.
 
Watch the video below:

On their debut full-length Every House We Built, Exploring Birdsong step into their most vulnerable and personal chapter yet, shifting from conceptual storytelling to an intimate exploration of human connection.

At its core, the album reflects on relationships in all forms, friendships, family and romance, using the metaphor of houses to explore how bonds are carefully built over time but can fracture just as easily. This idea of fragile architecture runs throughout, with recurring imagery of homes, spaces and foundations giving the record a cohesive emotional thread.

Across the album, the band draw directly from lived experience, moving through themes of anxiety, toxic dynamics, inherited grief, longing and absence, while also capturing moments of warmth, hope and self-realisation. It balances emotional intensity with moments of restraint, shifting between vulnerability, anger and reflection.

Central to the record is the sense that even the strongest connections can reveal hidden cracks, leading to collapse and loss. Yet, it ultimately resists despair. Instead, it closes on a note of renewal, suggesting that despite everything that breaks down, there is still value in building, trusting and starting again.

Every House We Built is a deeply human debut about what we create with others, what we lose, and the quiet resilience it takes to rebuild.

Exploring Birdsong will embark on a headline UK tour this September, playing their biggest headline shows to date. The run of dates will see the band kick things off in Glasgow on September 23, before heading south for shows in London and Bristol and wrapping up the tour with a final date in Manchester on  September 26. Get tickets here.

EXPLORING BIRDSONG ON TOUR:
9/23 — Glasgow, Scotland — Classic Grand
9/24 — London, England — Islington Assembly Hall
9/25 — Bristol, England — Strange Brew
9/26 — Manchester, England — Gorilla

EXPLORING BIRDSONG ARE:
Lynsey Ward — Vocals + Piano
Jonny Knight — Bass + Synthesizers
Matt Harrison — Drums + Percussion

MIND INCISION Delivers With Explosive New Single “Y.W.A.WAR"

MIND INCISION has officially unleashed their blistering new single, “Y.W.A.War (You Wanted A War)” a no-holds-barred sonic assault that doesn’t just push boundaries…

it obliterates them.

Fueled by aggression, precision, and unapologetic intensity, “Y.W.A.War” is a battle cry for anyone who’s ever been underestimated, overlooked, or pushed to their breaking point.

This isn’t just a song, it’s a declaration.

From the opening moments, MIND INCISION wastes no time setting the tone. Crushing riffs, relentless percussion, and venom-laced vocals collide to create a track that feels like controlled chaos. Every second hits with purpose, building a wall of sound that’s as punishing as

it is addictive.

Lyrically, “Y.W.A.War” cuts deep, channeling frustration, defiance, and raw truth into a message that hits hard and resonates even harder. It’s confrontational, it’s cathartic, and it refuses to back down.

“Y.W.A.War” is only the beginning.

The first chapter in a three-part cinematic saga, MIND INCISION is unleashing a full-scale visual and sonic war over the next year... each release revealing another piece of a dark,

unfolding narrative.

Set in a not so distant future, the story dives into a world where humanity’s greatest creation becomes its greatest threat… as AI machines rise, rebel, and turn on the very masses that built them.

The story begins with “Y.W.A.War” a brutal awakening in the aftermath of a nuclear winter, set in a shattered world around the year 2043. Humanity emerges from beneath the earth, broken but not finished. The video follows a small group of survivors as they begin to rebuild, searching for purpose… and for a leader strong enough to guide them into the war that’s coming.

This isn’t just a trilogy.

It’s a full scale rebellion.

A cinematic war for the future of humanity.

SEE MIND INCISION

AT THESE FESTIVALS IN 2026

June 12 - Monster Hall Music Festival

June 27 - Rawk The River

INFO HERE

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT VETERAN JOAN VANCE LAUNCHES VANCE & CO ADVISORY, LLC

Business management veteran Joan Vance announces the launch of Vance & Co Advisory, LLC, an independent bookkeeping and financial advisory firm serving individuals and small to mid-sized businesses across industries. 
 
Vance & Co Advisory fills the gap between basic bookkeeping and business management, offering services that span monthly reconciliation, financial reporting, systems and process documentation, and strategic advisory support. The firm works with clients on an ongoing basis, providing consistent financial oversight tailored to each business.
 
“So many creatives find themselves in a position where they aren’t quite ready yet for business management and don’t think about the financial side until tax time,” shares Vance. “This causes undue stress and a mad rush to provide information to their tax accountant. I want to relieve that burden so songwriters, artists, and other businesses can focus on what they excel at. 
 
“I am grateful to have been mentored by some of the best in the business at Wiles + Taylor and carry those experiences with me each day,” she adds. “I leave with nothing but respect and appreciation for the firm and those who helped shape my career and am excited for the journey ahead!”
 
Originally from New Jersey, Vance holds an MBA from Belmont University, along with dual undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Writing Arts. That foundation shaped the way she works today: organized, thoughtful, and deeply intentional in how she communicates and simplifies complexity.
 
Vance began her career at a law firm before moving to Nashville, where she joined Wiles + Taylor. Starting as a receptionist, she quickly grew within the firm, where she worked closely with high-net-worth clients and developed her strong operational and financial management skillset that blends precision with relationship-building. Vance believes good bookkeeping is more than numbers: it’s peace of mind, transparency, and a strong foundation for decision-making.
 
Her goal is simple: to make your finances feel less overwhelming and more empowering—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
 
Congratulate Vance at jvance@vanceandcoadvisory.com. For more information, visit vanceandcoadvisory.com or follow along on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Photo Credit: Createurs Sarah Reynolds

Alice Cooper Reissues "Along Came A Spider" + "Welcome 2 My Nightmare" via earMUSIC

Two nightmares. One legacy. And they're both back, louder and darker than ever.

Alice Cooper returns with the reissues of Along Came A Spider and Welcome 2 My Nightmare — two chapters from the twisted playbook of shock rock's original showman. Fresh formats, bonus material, and that unmistakable bite. If you know, you know. If you don't, this is a pretty great place to start.

For more than five decades, Cooper has been bending the rules of rock, dragging theater, horror, and dark humor onto the stage and daring everyone else to keep up. Guillotines. Snakes. Electric chairs. Hooks that stick in your head for years. It's not just music. It's a whole world. And these two albums sit right in the middle of it, telling stories that are as unsettling as they are addictive.

Along Came A Spider drops you straight into the mind of a serial killer. It's gritty. Tight. No filler. Tracks like "Vengeance Is Mine" hit even harder with Slash on lead guitar, while "Wake the Dead" carries the weight of Ozzy Osbourne behind the scenes. With Greg Hampton and Danny Saber shaping the sound, the album leans raw and immediate. It doesn't ask for permission. It just goes for it.

This remastered reissue lands in two formats. A Jewelcase CD and a 2LP Gatefold (45 RPM) vinyl edition. Both come packed with three bonus tracks, giving fans a little extra to dig into. Turn it up and let it play out. That’s how it’s meant to be heard.

Then there's Welcome 2 My Nightmare. The return to Steven's story. The sequel fans waited decades for, and yeah, it delivers. It pulls threads from the original 1975 album and twists them into something new. Familiar, but not stuck in the past.

The guest list reads like the invitation list to a very exclusive nightmare. Desmond Child brings his hitmaking touch, while Ke$ha adds a surprising edge. Even better, original band members Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, and Neal Smith step back in, reconnecting the sound to its roots.

This reissue comes as a newly mastered 2CD digipak and a 3LP Gatefold (45 RPM) vinyl set, built for serious listening. Seven bonus tracks are included, among them live cuts of "Poison" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy" recorded at Download Festival. Big stage energy captured properly.

Both albums remind you why Cooper is still standing at the front. The voice. The attitude. The commitment to detail. Nothing half done. Never has been.

The reissues of Along Came A Spider and Welcome 2 My Nightmare are available across all major platforms and in multiple physical formats.

Step back into the nightmare. Or step in for the first time.

Order your copies now and experience both albums the way they were meant to be heard. Loud. Dark. And just a little dangerous.

While these reissues bring two standout chapters of Alice Cooper’s catalogue back into the spotlight, Alice Cooper shows no signs of slowing down on stage. He continues to tear through electrifying live shows across the globe.

Nytt Land Sign with Season of Mist

Since forming in 2013 in Western Siberia, the shamanic family duo have followed a ritual path that’s guided by a living connection with ancient traditions and beliefs. During their formative years together, Natalia and Anatoly Pakhlaenko independently released three albums that established Nytt Land’s enchanting style, which is built around deep vocal techniques, throat singing, shamanic drums, tagelharpa, jaw harp, flutes, natural field recordings and hypnotic rhythms.

While signed to Napalm Records and later Prophecy Productions, Nytt Land shifted closer to the languages and indigenous spiritual traditions of their Siberian homeland. By continuing to explore vocal traditions, ancient percussion, organic soundscapes, archaic texts and incantations of the Manchu-Tungusic peoples, the duo strengthened their reinterpretation of Siberian shamanic musical heritage. Their new album, Aba Khan, was inspired by their travels across Siberia, where they encountered new landscapes and deepened their experience with the spiritual traditions of their homeland.  

Now, Nytt Land are continuing their journey with Season of Mist, where they join a roster that includes Heilung, Danheim, Garmarna, Eihwar, Sowulo, Vévaki and Kriigerkvlt.

“We’re proud to announce that we are joining the Season of Mist family”, Nytt Land says. “Throughout all these years, we have followed our own path, preserving the sincerity and essence of our music. We are ready to start this new chapter with a label that deeply respects traditions and authentic vision. The path continues!”

Catch Nytt Land on their current European headline tour and upcoming tour of Australia.

Nytt Land is a Siberian ritual / dark folk family duo founded in August 2013 by Natalia and Anatoly Pakhlaenko in the town of Kalachinsk, Western Siberia, on the banks of the Om River. Natalia and Anatoly author its music, visual language, philosophy and spiritual direction. Their art was born from life in Siberia and speaks in the voice of this ancient land: harsh, mystical, living and infinitely deep.

From the very beginning, Nytt Land developed as a family creative union in which music was perceived not simply as concert or studio art, but as a ritual path expressed through voice, breath, rhythm, silence and a living connection with the ancient traditions and beliefs of Siberia. The official description of the project defines Nytt Land as a “ritual path expressed through sound,” inspired by the traditional spiritual practices of the indigenous peoples of Siberia.  

The early period of Nytt Land was closely connected with northern mythology, ancient texts, archaic folk and world music aesthetics. During its first years, the band independently released the albums Nytt Land (2013), Hávamál (2015), and Sköpun: Songs from the Elder Edda (2016), followed by Fimbulvinter (2017) and Oðal(2018). These releases established the duo’s recognizable sound: deep vocal techniques, throat singing, shamanic drums, tagelharpa, jaw harp, flutes, natural field recordings and hypnotic rhythms.

Over time, Nytt Land gradually shifted the center of its creativity away from purely Northern European sources toward the band’s own Siberian homeland, languages and indigenous spiritual traditions. An important milestone became the album Ritual (2021) through Napalm Records. The album was presented as a deep immersion into ancient percussion and vocal traditions, while the band itself described its music as Shamanic Dark Folk.  

In 2023, Nytt Land released Torem, continuing their exploration of archaic texts, ritual atmosphere and organic soundscapes. In 2025, the band released Songs of the Shaman through Prophecy Productions — a work dedicated to traditional shamanic songs and incantations of the Manchu-Tungusic peoples of Siberia. This album became one of the band’s most significant steps toward the direct exploration and musical reinterpretation of Siberian shamanic heritage.  

The culmination of this creative direction is Nytt Land’s new tenth full-length album Aba Khan, released on February 20, 2026 through Prophecy Productions. The material for the album was inspired by a year of traveling across Siberia, where they encountered new landscapes, people and the real spiritual traditions of indigenous culture of their homeland. While echoes of ancient mythological sources remain present in the music, the focus increasingly shifts toward the languages, imagery and ritual worldview of Siberia itself. The band dedicated Aba Khan to the ancient, beautiful and immense land of Siberia.  

Today, Nytt Land is more than simply a musical act. It is a complete artistic world where sound, voice, rhythm, costumes, visual imagery and stage action merge into a unified ritual experience. The duo’s live performances are often perceived as entering a ritual circle: a space where the modern stage transforms into a meeting point with ancient memory, nature, spirits and shamanic breath.  

Lineup
Natalia “Baba Yaga” Pakhalenko - Vocals, Throat Singing, Drums, Flutes

Anatoly “Shaman” Pakhalenko - Throat Singing, Talharpa, Flutes, Jew-harp, Percussion

Booking info

Vadim at The Flaming Arts (info@theflamingarts.eu)

Follow Nytt Land
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NQ701XGEJodDZ5lqVtrBp

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

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

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nyttland

Bandcamp: https://nyttland.bandcamp.com

CLIFFDIVER Announce Indefinite Hiatus and Two Final Shows + Hint At New Music Very Soon!

Tulsa's beloved emo outfit, CLIFFDIVER, have today announced that the band will be embarking on an indefinite hiatus. Known for their emotionally raw, genre-fluid blend of emo, ska, and indie rock, CLIFFDIVER will also mark the occasion with two final shows in July, tickets available now at the links below. These final shows serve as a fitting farewell from a band to celebrate everything they've built thus far, with the community who that have been with them every step of the way.

Since forming in 2018, CLIFFDIVER have built a devoted following on the strength of their electrifying live show and a discography that includes 2 EPs - "Small Hours" and "At Your Own Risk" - and 2 records - "Exercise Your Demons" and "birdwatching". Along the way, the band shared stages with The Wonder Years, blink 182, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, amongst many others to cement their place in the fabric of the the emo underground.

Notably, the band's resolve was tested in 2023 when a freak highway accident left bassist Tyler Rogers fighting for his life. In a moment that shook the band to its core, it also seemed to strengthen their determination to keep going and even inspired their latest hit record, "birdwatching". That same spirit has defined CLIFFDIVER since their inception and will carry through to their final two shows in July.

With heavy hearts and immense gratitude for everyone who made this journey possible, Eliot Cooper, Joey Duffy, Matt Ehler, Tyler Rogers, and Bri Wright of CLIFFDIVER share:

"After 8 good years, we’ve agreed as a band to hit the pause button on Cliffdiver.

This wasn’t a decision we made easily — for months we’ve been trying to think of ways to continue the band in a different capacity, but it just didn’t make sense. We were built from day one to be a touring band, obsessed with being road dogs and playing as many shows as possible. Unfortunately, mostly due to health restrictions and personal obligations, we’re just not built that way anymore. We’ve always been 100% or nothing, and it didn’t feel right to just “halfway” be a band and not put our full effort into everything Cliffdiver does.

We’re eternally grateful for every opportunity we’ve had and realize how unlikely it is that a band from Oklahoma experiences what we were fortunate enough to. We got to share the stage and tour alongside the people who inspired us to play music, play some of the biggest punk rock festivals in the world, work with one-of-a-kind producers and recording studios, release two albums we’re so proud of with a legendary record label, witness many of our peers go from house shows to world tours, and most importantly develop lasting relationships with fans of our music, other bands and artists, and so many incredible people working in the industry.

We have a handful of new songs that we’ll be releasing this summer, along with two final shows — one in OKC and one in Tulsa. We’re not entirely sure if this is goodbye, see you later, or what exactly, but it’s important to us that we let y’all know how thankful we are for everyone who stuck with us and helped create such an insanely positive community around our music. It changed our lives for the better.

Cliffy"

This isn't quite the last time you'll hear from CLIFFDIVER, as we promise that the band still have a few more tricks up their sleeves. Stay tuned for more news from CLIFFDIVER very soon.

CLIFFDIVER "GOING OUT FOR SMOKES" FINAL SHOWS

July 11 - Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street

Tickets available HERE.

July 18 - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard

Tickets available HERE.

Hard Rock Supergroup ICONIC Shares New Single "Tears Keep On Falling" + Visualizer

Today, hard rock supergroup ICONIC - featuring Michael Sweet (guitars), Joel Hoekstra(guitars), Marco Mendoza (bass), Tommy Aldridge (drums), and Nathan James (vocals) – shares a new single, “Tears Keep On Falling,” taken from their upcoming sophomore album ‘II,’ set for release on for July 31, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.

Nathan James comments:

“I loved singing this song in the studio. Such a great chorus and I really hope the listeners enjoy it as much as I do!”

Michael Sweet shares:

"I’m really proud to be a part of such an iconic band, no pun intended! It takes me back to the glory days, when rock ruled radio, and it was topping the charts. We created this album to remind people of those times. Here’s to 'Tears Keep On Falling'!”

At the heart of 'II' lies the electrifying guitar partnership of Joel Hoekstra and Michael Sweet, delivering a masterclass in soaring melodies, blazing solos, and muscular riffs that perfectly balance technical brilliance with pure hard-rock attitude. Beneath them, the rhythm section of Tommy Aldridge and Marco Mendoza drives the record with thunderous authority, creating a groove that is both massive and relentless.

“'Tears Keep On Falling' is a powerful rock ballad; it will get your attention as soon as you hear it, from the first verse. Nathan’s vocals are amazing, and Michael and Joel’s guitars are on fire… Tommy A at the helm driving! Enjoy!” said Marco Mendoza.



Watch the Visualizer for "Tears Keep On Falling" Below:

Joel Hoekstra comments on the new track:

“I hope everyone enjoys 'Tears Keep On Falling.' It was killer to lean into the groove that Tommy Aldridge and Marco Mendoza gave us for this one. It was also great fun to play the harmony lead lines with Michael Sweet and finally to hear Nathan James belt out the vocals like only he can!”

ICONIC returns with 'II,' a second album that doesn’t just continue the band’s journey - it defines it. Where their debut introduced the chemistry between five world-class musicians, 'II'sharpens that vision into a clearer, heavier, and more confident sonic identity, delivering a sound that is more powerful, more direct, and unmistakably rock.

The album kicks off with “Cry No More," a high-octane opener that immediately sets the tone - an energetic slice of hard rock packed with driving riffs, explosive drums, and a chorus built to stick.

On the other side of the emotional spectrum, “Tears Keep On Falling” showcases the band’s dynamic range, unfolding into an electrifying power ballad in which melody, atmosphere, and intensity converge in dramatic fashion.

Towering above it all is Nathan James, whose performance on 'II' is nothing short of extraordinary - powerful, soulful, and commanding, elevating every track with unmistakable presence.

Tommy Aldridge adds:

“Such an honor and a blessing working with Nathan, Marco, Michael, and Joel again. Consummate pros!”

With bigger riffs, deeper grooves, and a stronger sense of identity, 'II' captures ICONIC at full force: a band no longer introducing itself but fully owning its sound.

Pre-Order 'II' HERE

Line Up:

Nathan James - Vocals

Michael Sweet - Guitars

Joel Hoekstra - Guitars

Marco Mendoza - Bass

Tommy Aldridge - Drums

Keyboards by Antonio Agate

Backing Vocals by Marco Pastorino

STELLAR CIRCUITS RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'SPOTLIGHT'

North Carolina progressive alt-metal standouts STELLAR CIRCUITS return with their powerful new single, ‘Spotlight,’ available now via Nuclear Blast Records. Following the acclaimed release of their third full-length album, Phantom :: Phoenix, the band continues to build on their momentum with a track that further showcases their signature fusion of technical precision, cinematic atmosphere, and emotional depth.

‘Spotlight’ builds on the emotional and sonic foundation established on Phantom :: Phoenix, exploring themes of vulnerability, transformation, and self-reflection through soaring melodies, intricate instrumentation, and explosive intensity. The single captures the band’s continued evolution while reinforcing the emotional honesty and atmospheric weight that have defined their sound.

Originally released to critical acclaim, Phantom :: Phoenix marked a bold step forward for STELLAR CIRCUITS blending punishing grooves, expansive soundscapes, and raw lyricism into one of the band’s most fully realized works to date. With ‘Spotlight,’ the band offers another glimpse into the depth and ambition that continue to drive their creative evolution.

                                                  Stream ‘Spotlight’: https://sc.bfan.link/spotlight

‘SPOTLIGHT’ VISUALIZER Below :

About STELLAR CIRCUITS:

Stellar Circuits has rapidly become one of the most compelling voices in modern progressive metal. Following their acclaimed 2023 Nuclear Blast debut, Sight To Sound, the band has continued to push boundaries with a sound that balances crushing heaviness, immersive textures, and deeply personal songwriting. Known for their dynamic live performances, Stellar Circuits have toured extensively alongside acts such as Chevelle and Arch Echo, earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most captivating rising acts.

Follow STELLAR CIRCUITS:

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ROTTING CHRIST Announce Reissue of Khronos

ROTTING CHRIST, are reissuing their album Khronos. First released in 2000, the sixth album from the Greek legends stands as the final pillar of the band’s Gothic period, which started in the mid-1990s, before they turned toward the mythology and cultural roots that characterize their later albums.

Season of Mist will reissue Khronos on July 10, 2026.

Pre-order

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

Recorded in the dead of a Nordic winter at Sweden's Abyss Studios, Khronos carries a sense of cold. Keyboards pull back beneath the guitars rather than ride above them. The album’s overall atmosphere leans toward shadow rather than sheen. Songs like "Thou Art Blind" and "Aeternatus" hit with a ferocity closer to Rotting Christ's uncompromising 1993 debut Thy Mighty Contract than to the polished gothic sound of the recently reissued Sleep of the Angels."My Sacred Path," "Art of Sin," and the title track hold onto the melodic intelligence of the band’s late-90s records, threading dark wave undercurrents through slower, more insinuating structures. The eleven-minute closer "Glory of Sadness" eventually yields to an industrial-inflected hidden passage—a signal, in its own oblique way, that a door is closing.

Among the most debated moments on Khronos is Rotting Christ’s cover of Current 93's "Lucifer Over London". The band’s restrained and deliberate reading of David Tibet's Neofolk original drew divided responses on release and has continued to do so since.

Current Lineup:

Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitar

Kostis Foukarakis — Guitars

Kostas Cheliotis — Bass

Themis Tolis — Drums

Khronos recording Line-up:

Sakis Tolis — Guitars, Vocals

Kostas Vassilakopoulos — Guitars

Andreas Lagios — Bass

Georgios Tolias — Keyboards

Jan Roger Halvorsen — Drums (session)

Follow Rotting Christ:
Official Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/

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

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/athanatoieste/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RottingChristOfficia/

Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/rotting-christ/28441629/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ/

Self Deception Drop New Single "BREAK!" | New Album "One Of Us" Out 5/13

Swedish modern rock force SELF DECEPTION unleashes their powerful new single "BREAK!," packed with the band's signature explosive energy. "BREAK!" arrives only a few days before the release of their brand-new studio album, One Of Us, out May 15 via Napalm Records.

"BREAK!" features heavy-hitting drums, strong riffs, and electronic influences, all topped with an irresistible sing-along chorus. With previous hits like "Fight Fire With Gasoline" (2022), which has accumulated tens of millions of streams, SELF DECEPTION are set to continue establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the international rock scene with this new offering.

Vocalist Andreas Clark comments on "BREAK!":
"We all know that person. The one who made chaos their comfort, who can't feel love unless it hurts, 'cause pain's the only proof it's real. One side writes poetry, the other lights the pages on fire. Passionate but poisonous, begging for peace while starting wars, addicted to the drama, torn clean down the middle of who they are."

Watch the official music video for "BREAK!" Below":

Known for their fiery fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, SELF DECEPTION have shared stages with the likes of Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept since their 2009 debut, while racking up millions of streams and video views — including their viral 2022 hit "Fight Fire With Gasoline," with tens of millions of streams. Written on the road during the heaviest touring of SELF DECEPTION's career so far, One Of Us is a cohesive album full of character, made for the stage — and the pit!
 
SELF DECEPTION about One Of Us:
"One Of Us is our new album, inspired by life on the road and the energy of the live stage. Touring so much has put us in a kind of 'live bubble,' and that feeling runs through the songwriting. The album revolves around outsidership and the desire to belong. On tour, we meet many lost and lonely people, all seeking a few hours of escape where they can disappear into a rock show. With One Of Us, we want everyone to feel part of something bigger, to feel like one of us."

Get your copy of One Of Us — NOW!

SELF DECEPTION ARE:
Erik Ingels Graham — Drums
Andreas Clark — Vocals
Ronny Westphal — Guitar
Patrik Carlberg Hallgren — Bass

Canadian Alt-Rockers SELFISH THINGS Announce New Album 'Receptivity' Set for Release on October 9th via FLG

Today, alt-rockers SELFISH THINGS are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, ‘Receptivity,’ set for release on October 9, 2026 via FLG.

After releasing their single “Sunlight” in March, the band now unleashes their new track “Effigy,” along with an official video.

Frontman Alex Biro comments:

“Admittedly - this was a song I hated that quickly became everyone’s favourite. I wrote the lyrics in an hour at the lowest point of my sobriety in 2022. I can’t say anything about it beyond it was stream of consciousness, clearly blistering, and is something I can’t listen to often without feeling sh*t I’ve tried to bury. I hope it brings you peace.”

Watch the Official Video for "Effigy" Below:

SELFISH THINGS’ ‘Receptivity’ is a raw and unflinching portrait of frontman Alex Biro’s reckoning with collapse and recovery. Born from the ashes of a life derailed - years of relentless touring, addiction, and the stillness of a pandemic that forced reflection – ‘Receptivity’ is both a lifeline and a rebirth. Created alongside longtime collaborators Michael Ticar and Mike Tompa, and mixed by Sam Guaiana (Bayside, Neck Deep, Against The Current), the album took shape during Biro’s earliest days of sobriety. It’s not just a return - it’s a declaration. Brutally honest, emotionally charged, and rooted in redemption, ‘Receptivity’ stands as a testament to survival, accountability, and the strength to rebuild when everything falls apart.

Originally a moniker for Biro, SELFISH THINGS released their debut EP ‘Vertical Love’ (A Wolf at Your Door Records) produced by James Paul Wisner (Paramore, Underoath, Dashboard Confessional). The release earned the attention of BBC Radio 1’s Dan P. Carterand earned the band a 2017 cover spot on Spotify’s New Noise playlist.

Their 2019 debut LP ‘Logos’ (Pure Noise Records) produced by Drew Fulk (Knocked Loose, Beartooth, Lil Peep) landed the band on multiple Billboard charts before the COVID-19 pandemic cut the album cycle short, forcing the band into hiatus.

In the years since, Biro and bandmate Michael Ticar have collaborated with Juno Award–winning producer Mike Tompa, writing music born from the tail end of addiction and carried into sobriety.

Now four years sober and working in peer support within the touring community, Biro says the band’s return feels less like a comeback and more like a reckoning - a chance to speak plainly about addiction, mental health, and the danger of freezing people at their worst moments.

‘Receptivity’ is a triumph of the human experience. It is a story of a man who understands the depths of his own shadow, unafraid to face the thunder of his past. In a society obsessed with division and virtue signalling, the three friends have created something inextricably tied to challenging the status quo. An album meant to tell the story of a man willing to stand in front of the world and acknowledge his brokenness and its impact without blame. A man tired of division and anger. A man who is changed for the better.

Biro states:

“This wasn’t supposed to be an album. It’s still not really an album to me, or to any of us. More just… closure, I guess. I was at the beginning of my full-blown addiction on the last tour we ever did before COVID stopped the world in 2020. I hated myself and I hated the world more than I really knew at the time. I’m four years sober on the 18th of May, working as a sober coach and clinician with folks who struggle with the same things I do, even in my recovery. The profits will be donated to the hospital where I went to rehab, and (admittedly), we don’t really know where to go (or if we’ll go anywhere with it) afterward.”

“The only thing that’s brought me peace in the aftermath of the cataclysm of my addiction is being of service to others. I think deep down, releasing this for whoever needs to hear it is an extension of that. Everything beautiful blooms from the mud. Everything beautiful grows from the dirt”, he added. “This is for those who can accept that the things they’ve been through can either be the poison cup they sip from or the counterweight that lifts themselves and others up. That being imperfect is being human. And that suffering is singular, and universal.”

Pre-Order 'Receptivity' HERE

SELFISH THINGS are:

Alex Biro

Michael Ticar

Kenny Chesney Carries On & LOCKS Country Radio 1st Week

Kenny Chesney has built a career on finding songs that hit people right where they live. For his HEY NOW Records debut, the high energy force of music knew he wanted something that exponentiated his embrace of total positive energy. “Carry On,” the three minute feel good package of bartender wisdom that packs bits of reggae undertow, bluegrass harmonies and a summer anthem chorus, was just the thing.
 
For his first single in two years…his first for the brand new and fiercely independent HEY NOW Records…his return to what he does best, lifting people up no matter what their state of life…the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee notches a pair of firsts: his highest ever add day and closing the panel with every station delivering “Carry On” to listeners across the country.
 
“The world’s overwhelming,” Chesney says, “between our phones and the news, it’s a lot. But the truth is: our lives are right now, and we need to remember – no matter what – that we gotta find the joy and happiness wherever, however, because that’s the only thing we can control.”
 
“Carry On” locking the panel on week one marks only the third time in Mediabase history this has happened. Garth Brooks achieved the feat in 1997 and Post Malone with Morgan Wallen delivered 100% of the reporters in 2024. Whether a sign of the times or merely Chesney delivering another year’s Song of Summer, “Carry On” has struck a chord.
 
“Some songs just hit you in the heart,” Chesney explains. “When I heard it, I was right there at the end of the bar at Schooner Wharf, which is such old Key West. I could see it, hear it, taste it – and the more I listened to songs, and I’ve heard some unbelievable songs this time around, the more I knew I wanted to find a song that would not just make people happy, but give them permission to live their life so in the moment and free…
 
“Based on the response from radio, I’m not the only one looking to be empowered, inspired, lifted up. Like the bridge says, ‘If it feels good do it, if it doesn’t then don’t…’ Nothing could be simpler, but man, isn’t that everything life comes down to?”
 
More than a musical cocktail that delivers a face your life but just keep loving and living every single moment sentiment, “Carry On” offers something musical that matches the message. With a melody that cascades, electric guitars that are bright and bold and a rhythm that moves from the islands to the stadiums, songwriters Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander and Matt Jenkins created the perfect distillation of everything the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar has come to represent.
 
Dropping a summer anthem that sparks people to turn it up, drive faster, laugh louder, stay a little longer and then get up and seize the day the morning after, “Carry On” reminds everyone how glorious being alive can be. Instantly ready for arms-around-friends shout-alongs during days on the beach, chasing the night with friends and tailgates everywhere, the chorus delivers everything to get you through a Tuesday morning ride to work or a white-hot Saturday night.

One hundred fifty-eight stations out of 158 stations can’t be wrong. After all, if it feels good, do it… For Kenny Chesney, brand new HEY NOW Records and music fans everywhere, what a way to return with new music.

KINGS OF THRASH Release New Single & Music Video “Bullets Ready” via Cleopatra Records

Cleopatra Records proudly announces “Bullets Ready,” the latest release from the iconic thrash metal group, KINGS OF THRASH - featuring former Megadeth bassist and co-founder David Ellefson and ex-Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young.

The band’s newest original song delivers a powerful vocal duet between KINGS OF THRASH vocalist Chaz Leon and Gabriel Connor - frontman of the rising Los Angeles theatrical rock group Red Devil Vortex. The track also features a special guest appearance by former Exodus vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza. “Bullets Ready” was mixed by Grammy winning producer Cameron Webb, known for his work with Motörhead, Danzig and Godsmack.

Listen to “Bullets Ready” here:
https://orcd.co/kingsofthrash_bulletsready

Watch the official music video Below :

Guitarist and co-composer Jeff Young reflects on the origins of the song:

“During the making of the Nick Menza film, I acquired several demo recordings of Nick playing various drum progressions. In essence, the introduction, verses & chorus of 'Bullets Ready' came from playing along to one of Nick's energetic grooves. During the So Far, So Good... So What! tour, it was often David, Nick & myself that would conduct the soundchecks. It was a surreal & nostalgic feeling to be playing along and writing riffs with my long, lost friend. Nick’s playing inspired so much of this song and his spirit is forever encapsulated inside this recording.”

TOUR DATES FOR 2026

05.22.26 CAPITAL MUSIC BOGOTA, COLUMBIA
05.23.26 ROCK PLAZA PEREIRA, COLUMBIA
05.24.26 THE GREEN MEDELLIN, COLUMBIA
05.26.26 MUNICIPAL MUSICA VIVA BUCARAMANGA, COLUMBIA

08.19.26 BYSCENEN TRONDHEIM, NORWAY
08.20.26 GOLDIE OSLO, NORWAY
08.21.26 TELEROCK NOTODDEN, NORWAY
08.22.26 OVENPAA KOPERVIK, NORWAY
08.23.26 OGNA SCENE OGNA, NORWAY

08.25.26 THE UNDERWORLD LONDON, UK
08.26.26 THE PATRIOT CRUMLIN, WALES, UK
08.27.26 QUEENS HALL NUNEATON, UK
08.28.26 STONEDEAD FEST CHESHIRE, UK
08.29.26 WATERLOO BLACKPOOL, UK
08.30.26 WAREHOUSE LIMERICK, IRELAND
09.01.26 THE SOUND HOUSE DUBLIN, IRELAND
09.02.26 VOODOO BELFAST, IRELAND

“BULLETS READY” – CREDITS
Written by:
music: Jeff Young, David Ellefson
lyrics: Jeff Young, David Ellefson, Chaz Leon, Fred Aching, Gabriel Connor

Musicians:
Jeff Young – Rhythm & Lead Guitars
David Ellefson – Bass
Fred Aching – Drums
Chaz Leon – Vocals
Gabriel Connor – Lead Vocals
Steve Souza – Guest Vocals

Mixed by: Cameron Webb
Engineer Arizona: John Aquilino
Engineer Las Vegas: Jason Froberg

Song Produced by: Kings of Thrash

Video Directed by: Fred Aching and Holly West

 A&R by Fred Aching

For more information on all of these events please visit:

Official Website

Facebook

Cleopatra Records

ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR'S Latest Single THE MOTHER FIRE;

A blistering, emotionally charged anthem that burns with intensity and purpose

Rising from the underground with undeniable force, ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR are set to unleash their latest single, “Mother Fire,” a track that doesn’t just hit, it consumes.

Blending raw power with atmospheric depth, “Mother Fire” is a statement piece from a band that refuses to be ignored. From the first spark of sound, the track erupts into a surge of driving riffs, thunderous rhythms, and vocals that cut straight through with urgency and emotion. It’s a sonic blaze that captures both chaos and control, pulling listeners into a world where intensity reigns and nothing is held back.

With “Mother Fire,” ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR continue to build momentum as a band to watch pushing boundaries, refining their sound, and delivering music that demands attention. This is more than just a single it’s a signal of what’s coming next.

BIO:

ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR

is a powerful female-fronted metal band that captivates audiences with their dynamic sound and theatrical performances.

ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR is a Theatrical Hard Rock/Fantasy Metal band based in

Los Angeles, CA USA.

Their performance, “The Siren Saga”, is a story of the journeys, perils, and triumphs of the Siren and her warriors. The story mixes facts and fiction combining Greek and Norse Mythology, Sirens, Gods, Archangels.

Dead Poet Society Return With Video for New Song "Sinner Systems"

Southern California-based alt hard rock band DEAD POET SOCIETY — Jack Underkofler (vocals/guitar); Jack Collins (guitar); Will Goodroad (drums); and Dylan Brenner (bass) — return with the video for new song "Sinner Systems." The song was produced by Paul Meany (Twenty-One Pilots, Pierce The Veil) and mixed by Adam Hawkins (Turnstile, Yungblud, Twenty-One Pilots).

The voyeuristic video is as tense as the song's angular and low-end riffing.

Watch it below. 

"'Sinner Systems' is a dark, brooding song that blends heavy, detuned fretless grooves with addictive, hedonistic lyrics that hold a mirror up to modern excess and emotional numbness," the band explains. "We explored the duality of the detuned and the melodic and came up with a song that is a cinematic journey for the listener."

Dead Poet Society will hit the road with Highly Suspect later this month. All forthcoming dates are below.

DEAD POET SOCIETY ON TOUR:
HEADLINE:
5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/12 — Birmingham, AL — Wordplay
5/13 — Memphis, TN — Growlers
5/14 — Columbia, MO — Rose Music Hall

*Festival Date

WITH HIGHLY SUSPECT:
5/17 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/19 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
5/20 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
5/22 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
5/23 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
5/24 — Harrisburg, PA — XL Live
5/27 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
5/28 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/29 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal
5/30 — Dothan, AL — The Plant
6/1 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live
6/2 — Tulsa, OK — Cain’s Ballroom  

Dead Poet Society have captured (and held) the rock world's attention with their head-turning debut album, 2021's -!- (said as "The Exclamation Album") and their equally adored sophomore effort, 2024's FISSION — both released via Spinefarm. The band has enjoyed 200 million cumulative global streams, several Top 10 radio singles, and key playlisting while appearing at major festivals the world over, including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Grasoop, Reading and Leeds, and 2000Trees. Dead Poet Society have toured with alt rock powerhouses Badflower, Biffy Clyro, and Highly Suspect, and more. The band has ultimately established itself as an intense live act not to be missed, with press accolades ranging from The New York Post to Riff to Rock Sound to American Songwriter to New Noise to Guitar World. The band's DNA-distinct sound finds them occupying a lane all their own — and that's just how they like it.