JASON ALDEAN KICKS OFF SONGS ABOUT US TOUR WITH THREE CONSECUTIVE SOLD-OUT SHOWS

Jason Aldean officially launched his highly anticipated Songs About Us Tour this weekend with three consecutive sold-out shows, opening the Live Nation-produced, Patriot Mobile-sponsored summer run to capacity crowds in Bangor, Maine; Holmdel, New Jersey; and Bethel, New York.

The sold-out opening weekend marks another milestone for the Grammy-nominated entertainer, who celebrates his 32nd career No. 1 single at country radio with his three-week Billboard Country Airplay and two-week Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart-topper "Don’t Tell On Me." With his latest single, Jason enters the Top 4 artists with the most No. 1’s on the Billboard Country Airplay Charts, joining Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw at the top of the charts. His latest acclaimed studio album, Songs About Us, was released in April. The 20-track collection showcases the Georgia native’s signature sound, storytelling and collaborations that have defined his two-decade career as one of country music’s most successful and influential entertainers since the release of his debut album in 2005.

In celebration of the Songs About Us Tour kickoff, Aldean shared with fans that three of his albums will be released on vinyl Sept. 18, including his self-titled debut album, Jason Aldean (2005); his multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, award-winning album My Kinda Party (2010); and They Don’t Know(2016).

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Released in 2005, Aldean’s self-titled debut featured his breakthrough single "Hicktown" and earned the Georgia native his first ACM Award nomination for Song of the Year with "Amarillo Sky." Released in 2010, Aldean’s multi-platinum, career-defining My Kinda Party was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Album, produced multiple No. 1 singles, including "Fly Over States," "Tattoos On This Town" and "My Kinda Party," and earned additional Grammy nominations for Best Country Duo/Group Performance ("Don’t You Wanna Stay" featuring Kelly Clarkson) and Best Country Solo Performance ("Dirt Road Anthem"). Following the release of They Don’t Know, Aldean earned three consecutive ACM Entertainer of the Year awards (2016, 2017 and 2018) before receiving the ACM's Artist of the Decade Award in 2019, recognizing artists who have dominated country music over a 10-year span through commercial success, touring and artistic merit. This marks the first time all three albums have been available on vinyl. Pre-order Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party and They Don’t Know on vinyl here.

The Songs About Us Tour continues this week with stops in Wichita, Oklahoma City and Kansas City before making its way across North America through September. Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver join Aldean as openers. Aldean’s next single, "Anytime Soon" "instantly reels in the listener" (Billboard) hitting Country radio on August 3. For a full list of tour dates and additional information visit JasonAldean.com.

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REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC ANNOUNCES SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026 EXCLUSIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Step into the heart of the action at Booth #4029 (REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC-STERN PINBALL BOOTH), where Heavy Metal music, collectibles, and pop culture collide! Reigning Phoenix Music will deliver an unforgettable SDCC experience featuring exclusive merchandise and collectibles, and once-in-a-lifetime meet-and-greets.

Meet Transformers music legends Vince DiCola, Stan Bush, as well as guest vocalist, Francesco Cavalieri and KNIGHTS OF UNICRON, and more special guests to be announced Wednesday; Swedish metal pioneers Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström of MESHUGGAH; and the legendary El Hijo del Santo during exclusive signing sessions throughout the weekend.

Meet Vince DiCola, Stan Bush & KNIGHTS OF UNICRON!
FRIDAY, JULY 24 — 12:00PM to 1:30PM

The legends behind The Transformers: The Movie are rolling into SDCC! Join Vince DiCola, Stan Bush, Francesco Cavalieri and KNIGHTS OF UNICRON for an unforgettable signing at Booth 4029. From the iconic soundtrack that defined a generation to the band keeping the spirit of Transformers alive through electrifying performances, this is your chance to meet the artists behind the music, grab an autograph, and celebrate over 40 years of Transformers history.

Meet El Hijo Del Santo!
SATURDAY, JULY 25— 12:00PM to 1:30PM

A living legend of Lucha Libre returns to SDCC! Meet El Hijo del Santo for an exclusive signing session at Booth 4029. With a career spanning more than four decades, the legendary masked icon has inspired generations of fans through his unforgettable matches, unwavering dedication, and the enduring legacy of the silver mask. Whether you've followed him since the beginning or are discovering his legacy for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to meet one of the most celebrated figures in professional wrestling.

REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC teams up once again with YESTERDAYS to deliver these incredible looking cassette box sets that include two enamel pins and a super deluxe box, along with the cassette with special print of the movie soundtrack, in the form of either BLASTER or SOUNDWAVE. four characters will be available for purchase: Laserbeak and Steeljaw will be available at RPM's booth 4029 and Ramhorn and Ravage will be available at Yesterdays' booth 1028.

Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert

For more on the Transformers brand, including toys and entertainment, follow @Transformers on Facebook and @TransformersOfficial on Instagram and TikTok.


Reigning Phoenix Music Album Pre-Order HERE: https://shopus.reigningphoenixmusic.com/collections/transformers

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Arizona Rap Metal Unit DROPOUT KINGS Pay Homage to Late Frontman Adam Ramey on Emotional Video for "Brace Yourself"

Last year, trap metal progenitors DROPOUT KINGS dropped Yokai, the final record featuring enigmatic frontman Adam Ramey following his untimely passing. After bringing together a career spanning lineup of Kings current and past, the band took this celebration of Ramey's life on the road to share with fans as everyone tried to heal from the shock. Lauded by fans and critics alike, with Nu Metal Agenda stating that "the name Dropout Kings should be on more people’s lips, no matter what the band's next move may be," Yokai proved to be a unifying force to a hurting community. Today, the band releases an official music video for the track "Brace Yourself." A mixture of concert, home, and performance footage, the video tries to encapsulate all the wonderful aspects of Ramey's life as a member of the band, a member of a family, and a loving human being.

About the video, DROPOUT KINGS state:
"Music. Friendship. Purpose. For these reasons and many more, we come together as people. We find time to create, not just for ourselves, but in hopes it brings joy and inspiration to others. We struggle to express what we feel as we struggle in feeling it, pushing towards a light we aren't always sure is even there. Yet, the art has a way of compelling us to heal through the process of both sharing and listening. A way of making family out of strangers and dreams from suffering. New people we meet turn into old stories we tell as we grow closer together, becoming the best reminders of both where we came from and where we want to go. It's in this spirit that we ask you to look back with us at and share what made us who we are and our beloved King who started it all. Our brother, Adam Ramey. Brace Yourselves."

Order Your Copy Of Yokai NOW.

Watch the "Brace Yourself" video Below:

Yokai is more than an album – it's a legacy. Across its tracks, the influence of Adam's dynamic stage presence and lyrical authenticity resonates profoundly. The album channels the same heart‑pounding aggression and rap‑rock fusion that brought hits like "Virus" to the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts, but with an added emotional depth that can only come from one final shared chapter.

DROPOUT KINGS said upon the announcement of the album:
"It's with an incredible mix of emotion and devotion that we announce the release of our new album, Yokai! However, so much more than just new music, this album is our greatest dedication to the late legend, new father and cherished brother, Adam Ramey. Not just entertainment, but a testimony to the ambition, struggle, pain and indomitable will that has made the Dropout Kings who they are. Not only a journey into the hearts and souls of the band during a time of their greatest loss as well as the experience of Trap Metal's evolution, but the soundtrack to the realization of dreams and the defeat of nightmares across the world. We ask that you listen, enjoy and join us in the mission of not just uplifting and remembering the spirit of one of the best men we'll ever know, but in creating a better world so that those like you, him and us can LIVE better and with brighter futures ahead."

DROPOUT KINGS ARE:
Black Cat Bill — Vocals
Rob Sebastian — Vocals
Chucky Guzman — Guitar
The Cowboy Drummer — Drums

SARCATOR Release Title Track and Video from Upcoming Album The Ones We Follow

There comes a point in every band's journey when experimentation gives way to conviction. When years of searching no longer lead to another reinvention, but to an identity.

For Sweden's SARCATOR, that moment has arrived.

With "The Ones We Follow," the first single and title track from their forthcoming fourth studio album with the same title, SARCATOR open the next chapter of their story. Released alongside a blistering performance video directed by F/53 Films, the track also marks the launch of the album pre-order, offering the first glimpse into a record where every piece of SARCATOR finally falls into place.

Over the past years, SARCATOR have built a reputation as one of Scandinavia's most exciting young heavy bands, earning nominations for both Sweden's P3 Guld and Grammis Awards while sharing stages with Hellripper, 1349 and Midnight. Yet The Ones We Follow is not the culmination of that journey.

It is where everything comes together.

Rather than asking where they fit within heavy music, SARCATOR follow a far simpler principle:

What serves the song? Every creative decision begins there.

That philosophy has become the band's creative compass, allowing punk urgency, gothic atmosphere, timeless heavy metal, dark rock swagger and extreme metal intensity to coexist naturally. The result is what the band simply calls death's rock; not a genre, but an identity. 

The first taste of that philosophy arrives in the form of "The Ones We Follow." It is restless, instinctive and unapologetically direct: a primal burst of energy that doesn't attempt to summarize the album, but instead invites listeners into its world.

The Ones We Follow will be released on October 30, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-Save / Pre-Order the album HERE: https://sarcator.rpm.link/followalbumPR

Upcoming Live Dates:
17.07.2026 Ponteareas (Spain) - Arcanxo Festival
28.07.2026 Münich (Germany) - Backstage / Free & Easy + Sacred Reich
30.07.2026 Hamburg (Germany) - MS Stubnitz + Sacred Reich
31.07.2026 Berlin (Germany) - Lido + Sacred Reich
06.08.2026 Schlotheim (Germany) - Party.San Festival
24.09.2026 Malmö (Sweden) - Plan B + Hellripper & Necrofier
25.09.2026 Lübeck (Germany) - Treibsand + Hellripper & Necrofier
26.09.2026 Emden (Germany) - Coast Rock Festival

More dates to be announced.

 

SARCATOR are:
Mateo Tervonen – Guitar / Vocals
Leo Buchalle – Guitar
Jesper Rosén – Drums
 
More on SARCATOR:
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SHOGUN MOJO Featuring Kiss Guitarist Tommy Thayer and Dan Reed Officially Signs to Frontiers Music Srl

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of SHOGUN MOJO, an exciting new collaboration between legendary Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network fame.

Tommy Thayer comments:

“I'm incredibly excited to be joining forces with Frontiers Music for the release of the new SHOGUN MOJO album. Collaborating with my dear friend Dan Reed on this project has been an inspiring and rewarding experience from start to finish. We set out to create something that was both powerful and unique, a dynamic blend of rock & roll, funk, and fusion, and I truly believe we've achieved that. I'm extremely proud of this record and can't wait for all our fans to hear it. Frontiers has been a fantastic partner, and I'm looking forward to sharing this exciting new chapter with music lovers around the world.”

Dan Reed also states:

“Joining forces with Tommy Thayer on guitar, Bengt Jonasson on bass and Robert Ikiz on drums to make the debut album for SHOGUN MOJO has been the most inspiring journey so far! Bengt, Ikiz, and I have been playing rock trio shows together for over 15 years, and when Tommy and I started spending more time together composing songs, it became apparent there was something brewing we just might have to release to the world. Writing this album together reminded me why I fell in love with writing songs as a teenager - For the simple fun of it!” 

“As the world gets more chaotic and politically divided, we have tried to make a collection of songs that celebrate rock and roll, celebrate life, an escape from the noise, a record with a funky backbone with all live performances, harkening back to the 70s, arguably the greatest era of rock! We knew that partnering with Frontiers would be the perfect marriage to get the album out to the world of true music lovers, and soon the public will be the judge if we hit that mark,” he continues.

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Mario de Riso, A&R and Business Affairs VP at Frontiers, adds:

“Bringing together the songwriting brilliance of Dan Reed and the unmistakable guitar work of Tommy Thayer, SHOGUN MOJO is the perfect meeting of two exceptional musical minds. Timeless songwriting, world-class musicianship and undeniable chemistry make this one of the most exciting new additions to the Frontiers roster.”

SHOGUN MOJO is a powerhouse rock collective uniting decades of global experience and musical innovation. Leading the charge is legendary guitarist Tommy Thayer, best known as the lead guitarist of the iconic band Kiss, whose career has helped propel the group to over 100 million albums sold worldwide. Raised in Oregon and shaped by the raw energy of 1970s hard rock, Thayer honed his craft in the Portland club scene before achieving international success with Black ’N Blue and later stepping into one of rock’s most recognizable roles with Kiss in 2002. 

On vocals, Dan Reed - frontman of the acclaimed Dan Reed Network - brings a dynamic blend of rock, soul, and storytelling to the band. Reed’s career has spanned multi-platinum success, world tours supporting The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi, and a creative evolution into filmmaking and visual art after relocating to Prague, where he now balances music with family life and cinematic projects.

Completing SHOGUN MOJO’s lineup is a rhythm section rooted in deep musical chemistry and versatility. Sweden-based drummer and producer Robert Mehmet Ikiz contributes a genre-blending approach shaped by performances in more than 60 countries, fusing jazz sensibilities with electronic textures to create a distinctive rhythmic backbone. 

On bass, Stockholm’s Bengan Jonasson delivers melodic, groove-driven lines forged through decades of playing across rock, reggae, jazz fusion, and Scandinavian folk traditions. A longtime collaborator of Reed and Ikiz, Jonasson’s expressive playing and compositional instincts give the band its emotional depth and cohesion. 

Together, these four seasoned artists form SHOGUN MOJO - a band where classic rock pedigree, international influences, and fearless creativity converge into a powerful and modern sonic identity.

Co-Produced and engineered by Joe Satriani protégé, Geoff Tyson, and mixed by world-renowned producer and artist, Rob Daiker, the upcoming SHOGUN MOJO debut album is a rocking, funk-fuelled celebration of life on an ever-growing dystopian world. Further details will be announced soon.

MESHUGGAH Announces Exclusive Signing and Limited-Edition Transformers Collaboration at San Diego Comic-Con

MESHUGGAH members Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström will make a special appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, signing for fans at the Reigning Phoenix Music/Stern Pinball booth, #4029, on Friday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m.

The appearance will coincide with the unveiling of a limited-edition MESHUGGAH x Hasbro’s Transformers T-shirt, created to celebrate four decades of The Transformers: The Movie and three decades of MESHUGGAH’s seminal album Destroy Erase Improve.

The collaboration draws inspiration from the transformation of Megatron in the 1986 animated film. After being destroyed in battle by Optimus Prime, Megatron is betrayed by Starscream and cast into space, before being rebuilt by Unicron as Galvatron, a narrative progression that mirrors the title Destroy Erase Improve.

“Big machinery. Massive destruction. Reconfiguration. A pretty accurate analogy to our sound, is it not?” says Mårten Hagström.

The limited-edition design brings together two influential forces in music and pop culture, connecting the mechanical destruction and transformation of the Transformers universe with the precision, power and constant evolution of MESHUGGAH’s sound. The artwork was done by renowned Transformers and G.I.JOE artist, Ken Christiansen. (@ken_christiansen_art ) Ken has spent over a decade shaping the Transformers franchise's visual identity for Hasbro and Activision, from Generations toy packaging and Covenant of Primus lore art to Transformers video game concept art and IDW comic covers.

Ken comments, "Two of my favorite things are Transformers and metal music, when the chance came up to combine the two, how could I pass that up?  And to do it for a killer band like MESHUGGAH, can't get much better."

Reigning Phoenix Music will also celebrate the band’s anniversary remastered reissues of Destroy Erase Improve and Catch Thirtythree with San Diego Comic-Con-exclusive splatter vinyl variants of both releases.

Fans attending the signing will have the opportunity to meet Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström and explore the exclusive merchandise and vinyl offerings available at the booth.

Event Details:

MESHUGGAH Signing
Friday, July 24
3:30 p.m.
Reigning Phoenix Music/Stern Pinball Booth
Booth #4029
San Diego Comic-Con

Quantities of the collaborative T-shirt and exclusive vinyl variants will be limited and available while supplies last.

Rather than following trends, MESHUGGAH have built an entire language of their own: mechanical yet human, cerebral yet crushing, and as hypnotic as it is devastating. With a reputation for uncompromising innovation and formidable live performances, MESHUGGAH continue to stand as one of the most original, challenging, and revered bands in heavy music.

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THE DAMN TRUTH Releases Stunning Live Version of "Be Somebody" OUT NOW via Frontiers Music Srl

Following the success of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album and ahead of the worldwide release of 'The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition)' on September 11, 2026, Canadian rock powerhouse The Damn Truth continues the exciting campaign with the release of "Be Somebody (Live at Hotel2Tango)", accompanied by an intimate live performance video recorded at Montreal's legendary Hotel2Tango studio.

The live track is included as a bonus track on 'The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition).' Originally opening the band's acclaimed Bob Rock-produced self-titled album, "Be Somebody" has become one of the defining moments of THE DAMN TRUTH's live show. After more than a year of performing the song night after night across Canada, the UK, Europe, and the United States, the band returned to Montreal's legendary Hotel2Tango studio to record a new live version that captures how the track has evolved on the road. 

Rather than simply recreating the original recording, the band teamed up with Charlie Agadjanian, Jordan Forlini, and Zach Manni-Mirolla to capture the raw energy, chemistry, and emotion that have made "Be Somebody" such a standout moment in their live set.

Inspired by classic tarot card imagery, the accompanying artwork reflects the song's themes of identity, self-belief and embracing individuality.

Says the band:

"'Be Somebody' was written about the duality that comes with that teenage lust of wanting to fit in yet remain true to your individuality. We've carried this song with us from stage to stage over the past year, letting it grow and transform a little more every night. There's something beautiful about how a song keeps revealing itself when it's shared with people night after night.

"Teaming up with Charlie Agadjanian, Jordan Forlini, and Zach Manni-Mirolla at the legendary Hotel2Tango to re-record "Be Somebody" felt incredibly special. Breathing new life into this song and celebrating how music continues to evolve long after it's written."

Originally released in 2025 and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Bob Rock, 'The Damn Truth' marked a defining moment in the band's career, blending timeless rock and roll, blues-infused swagger and fearless songwriting.

The release of "Be Somebody (Live at Hotel2Tango)" offers fans a fresh perspective on one of the band's most loved songs, celebrating the way music continues to grow and evolve through live performance.

As THE DAMN TRUTH prepares for another packed year of touring, the band will continue touring across the UK, Europe and Canada, including special guest appearances on Europe's The Final Countdown – 40th Anniversary Tour, alongside festival appearances and headline shows.

2026 TOUR DATES

AUGUST 2026

7 Aug - Mont-Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canada

8 Aug - FESTIMUSIK, Stanstead, QC, Canada

22 Aug - Lost & Sound Festival, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, ON, Canada

28 Aug - The Live Rooms, Chester, UK

29 Aug - Stonedead Festival, Newark, UK

30 Aug - Nightrain, Bradford, UK

SEPTEMBER 2026

1 Sep - The Globe, Cardiff, UK

2 Sep - Cavern, Exeter, UK

3 Sep - The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK

4 Sep - Bear Cave, Bournemouth, UK

6 Sep - The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool, UK

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Featuring Special Guests: THE DAMN TRUTH

30 September – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo, UK

2 October – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall, UK

3 October – London, Eventim Apollo, UK

5 October – Arnhem, Musis Sacrum, Netherlands

6 October – Paris, L'Olympia, France

8 October – Barcelona, Poble Espanyol, Spain

9 October – Bilbao, Arena Miribilla, Spain

10 October – Madrid, La Cubierta, Spain

12 October – Lausanne, Salle Métropole, Switzerland

13 October – Zurich, Volkshaus, Switzerland

14 October – Milan, Alcatraz, Italy

16 October – Stuttgart, Liederhalle, Germany

17 October – Vienna, Gasometer, Austria

19 October – Berlin, Admiralspalast, Germany

20 October – Warsaw, COS Torwar, Poland

22 October – Frederiksberg, Falconer Salen, Denmark

23 October – Gothenburg, Sweden

24 October – Stockholm, Sweden

26 October – Oslo, Sentrum Scene, Norway

Tickets HERE

Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats Announce New Album "Shapes of Midnight" + Share Title Track

Two years on from the mesmeric Nell' Ora Blu, their synth-laden soundtrack for an imaginary Giallo movie, orphic Cambridge heavies Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats return with their seventh full-length, Shapes Of Midnight. A brilliantly macabre concept album partly inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's The Masque Of The Red Death and the too-real nightmares of our modern age, Shapes Of Midnight refines the group's "Evil Beatles" sound: A thrilling, expertly composed fusion of eerie harmonies, pop hooks, Thin Lizzy-esque twin-guitar brilliance, and the kind of fleet-footed heaviness that's become their trademark.

Shapes Of Midnight was tracked at Abbey Road Studios — live to analogue tape, natch — in a blessed, three-day blitz in the company of storied engineer Chris Bolster, whose previous clients include Phil Spector, Ozzy Osbourne, and Paul McCartney. The band employed era-appropriate tech, from antique Neumann mics once breathed upon by the Fabs and the Floyd, to consoles and compressors from the peak era of recorded sound. The mastering, meanwhile, was completed by Grammy-nominated engineer Noel Summerville (The White Stripes, The Clash, My Bloody Valentine).

The album marks a return to the guitar-forward attack of their earlier records, but also an evolution. Their blessed invocation of proto-metal heaviness is gilded by blasts of uncanny melancholic pop, bruising NWOBHM gallop, jazzy textures and complexities, and Krautrock-y cro-magnon synth damage. It's a deliciously dark listen, for sure; as songwriter Kevin Starrs says, "Our albums exist in an alternate universe to our own. They're all stories that could happen here, but everything's just a bit 'off.’"

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats spent their summer laying waste to festivals such as Sweden Rock, Hellfest, and Graspop and will tour North America, the UK, and Australia/New Zealand later this year. Further dates across Europe for next year to be announced soon.

Firmly established as cult heroes, Uncle Acid and the deadbeats consolidated The Night Creeper's triumph by touring the world extensively, including a string of sold out shows in the U.S., U.K., Europe and Australia. The dystopian soaked Wasteland followed, cementing their reputation, before releasing the bizarro "audio film" concept album Nell'ora Blu, which challenged their audience with its exploration of new sounds.

While most musicians seem content to chase their own (or other people's tails), Uncle Acid and the deadbeats remain resolute individualists. Masterfully echoing the magical atmospheres of heavy music’s turbulent past while sounding entirely unlike anything else available to human ears. Having set up their own label Killer Candy Records, with the single "Don't Let It Control You" and new album set for 2026, Uncle Acid and the deadbeats continues to be the deadliest show in town.

UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS ARE:
Kevin Starrs — Vocals/Lead Guitar
George Hudson — Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Jus Smith — Bass
Jon Rice —Drums
Rachel Burnett — Keys/Vocals

Ferret Music Debuts New Videos From BORE and Wounded Touch

Ferret Music, the influential independent label known for shaping the landscape of 2000's metalcore, born of a love for punk, hardcore and metal, is continuing its return with two videos from their first wave of signings, BORE and Wounded Touch. These two releases spotlight the label's next chapter, underscoring the fierce and forward-thinking energy that both bands bring to the storied imprint's formidable roster.

Capturing the Long Island outfit's sharp-edged approach, BORE's new video for "Feed" arrives a stark black and white performance video, framed though a television screen motif. Reinforcing the track's themes of alienation, control, and social conditioning, the brand new video for "Feed" turns its focus toward the psychological toll of living inside systems that constantly demand compliance and dilute individuality.

Featuring Jack Murray of 156/Silence, Wounded Touch's "A Weapon In God's Country" channels a similar sense of urgency through a more scorched, confrontational lens. Rooted in imagery of resistance, collapse, and the tension of human conviction and dehumanizing systems, the video for "A Weapon In God's Country" frames its fury as a form of survival, pushing back against forces of assimilation, control, and moral decay with a defiant sense of purpose.

To mark a triumphant return, Ferret Music is launching a series of vinyl releases that revisit key titles from its catalog while beginning to fold in select releases from Good Fight Music, marking a broader evolution of the label's catalog moving forward.

Among the first wave are two landmark Ferret Music titles, the first being Remembering Never's "God Save Us", available on vinyl for the first time with its original artwork and an additional track, arriving in celebration of the album's 20th anniversary and honoring the legacy of Peter "Mean Pete" Kowalsky. It will be followed by Torn Apart's "The Fifty-Ninth Session" EP, originally only available on CD, newly remixed and remastered by guitarist Drew Lamond and pressed to vinyl for the first time as a one-sided 12 inch.

Also included are two releases originally issued via Good Fight Music, marking the beginning of select titles transitioning into the Ferret Music catalog.

Old Wounds' "Suffering Spirit" returns as a special anniversary pressing, bringing the long sold-out release back into circulation and reaffirming its place as one of the most vital releases in modern metallic hardcore, capturing the band's evolution into a darker, more haunting sound. Rounding out the releases, Racetraitor's "Creation and the Timeless Order of Things" arrives with vocal additions from various figures across the scene (Dennis Lyxzén of Refused, Tim Kinsella of Joan of Arc/Cap'n Jazz, Stan Liszewaki of Terminal Nation, Sanket Lama of Chepang), as the band reemerges for a run of live dates this summer.

Archers Want to "Get Paid"

Wisconsin-based rock band ARCHERS — Nathanael Pulley [vocals], Ben Koehler [guitar] and Grayson Mesarosh [drums] — want to "Get Paid!"

Today, the band shares the video for new single "Get Paid." Watch it below. The video, directed by Blackwolf Imaging, captures the essence of turning lemons into lemonade. 

On the track, drum and bass loops wrap around razor sharp and sometimes noodly riffs, soulful vocals, and intense percussion that could replace your own heartbeat. It's a mid-tempo, kiss off anthem that looks at the deteriorating trust in a relationship. "Get Paid" doesn't skimp on melodies or grooves, or pre-choruses that are hookier than a tackle box.

"Things don't always go to plan," offers Pulley. "Sometimes the people you trust the most let you down. I think everyone in some way or another can relate to channeling hurt into anger. That can easily turns spiteful. Sometimes it feels satisfying to lash out and be rash. Even if that isn't always the best option."

Archers are on the road through the summer and fall, appearing and festivals and supporting Black Veil Brides. All upcoming dates are below.

ARCHERS ON TOUR:
7/19—Mansfield, OH—Inkcarceration 2026
8/25—Colorado Springs, CO—Black Sheep
8/27—Phoenix, AZ*
8/28—Albuquerque, NM*
8/29—El Paso, TX*
8/31—Austin, TX*
9/3—Milwaukee, WI*
9/4—Chesterfield, MO*
9/6—Kansas City, MO*
9/8—West Des Moines, IA*
9/9—Tulsa, OK—Vanguard
9/10—Dallas, TX—HOB Cambridge Room
9/11—Houston, TX—HOB Bronze Peacock Room
9/13—Atlanta, GA—Purgatory at The Masquerade
9/14—Pensacola, FL—Handlebar
9/16—Orlando, FL*
9/17—Louisville, KY—Louder Than Life 2026**
9/18—Nashville, TN*
9/19—Charlotte, NC*
9/22—Cleveland, OH*
9/23—Buffalo, NY*
9/25—Wallingford, CT*
9/26—Bethlehem, PA*
9/27—Montclair, NJ*
10/1—Las Vegas, NV—Archers***
10/2—Anaheim, CA—Archers Supporting***
10/4—Salt Lake City, UT—Soundwell
10/5—Denver, CO—Marquis Theater
10/7—Springfield, MO—Venue on Sunset
*Supporting Black Veil Brides
**Festival
***Supporting The Home Team

EIVØR - announces new studio album Tungl; unveils song Drekafljóð / Dragon Maiden

Transcendent Faroese artist Eivør has unveiled the next phase of her remarkable artistic journey. On October 16th this year, Eivør will release her new studio album, Tungl, the Faroese word meaning ‘moon’.

Eivør has offered a deeper glimpse into her newest musical vision with the release of new song Drekafljóð / Dragon Maiden accompanied by a breathtaking video filmed in Svínadalur, Iceland, by director Krassasig (Kristinn Arnar Sigurðsson). Watch Below.

Eivør imparts about the song:

"I’m excited to share my new song, Drekafljóð / Dragon Maiden, with you.

The song is a tribute to the fierce, intuitive force that lives within us all. While my previous single, Healer, explored resilience, Dragon Maiden feels more like an awakening, a reminder of the power that has always been within you.

The song began as a poem that had been quietly living in the back of my mind for a long time. I wanted to capture that beautiful, liberating feeling of letting go of the need to control everything and opening yourself to whatever life may bring. I invited one of my favourite poetic minds, Marjun S. Kjelnæs, to finish the poem with me, and I’m so proud of what we created together.

I produced and recorded the song with my partner in crime, Tróndur Bogason, and my band. I wanted it to feel playful and danceable, while still carrying an undercurrent of melancholy. I love the contrast between movement and stillness, light and shadow, and I think this song lives somewhere between those worlds.

Dragon Maiden is about trusting your intuition, embracing uncertainty, and finding the courage to surrender to life's unfolding. Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is stop trying to control everything and simply allow ourselves to be carried forward. I hope this song encourages people to reconnect with that part of themselves."

Pre-order Tungl here: https://eivor.bfan.link/tungl
Listen to Drekafljóð / Dragon Maiden here: https://eivor.bfan.link/drekafljod

Eivør will spend the summer performing across Europe, appearing at leading festivals including Paléo Festival, Brutal Assault, Summer Breeze and ArcTanGent, while also presenting a select number of headline concerts, including a special open air performance at the iconic Openluchttheater De Goffert amphitheatre in Nijmegen.

To celebrate the release of Tungl, Eivør will present two special album release concerts this October. The first takes place on 17 October at Nordic House in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, before she returns to Harpa's Eldborg Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland, on 23 October for a unique performance featuring special guest musicians in one of the Nordic region's most iconic concert halls. These intimate events will offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience Tunglperformed in a special setting before Eivør embarks on her extensive international tour.

Eivør will also be undertaking an extensive headline tour across North America later this year, and across Europe and the UK into 2027.

For all tickets please head to: Shows — Eivør

EIVØR: 2026 TOUR DATES

22 Jul - CH Nyon @ Paléo Festival
31 Jul - HU Gyöngyös @ Fekete Zaj Fesztivál
02 Aug - PO Poznań @ TAMA
04 Aug - RO Bucharest @ Quantic 
06 Aug - SI Ljubljana @ Klub CVETLIČARNA
07 Aug - CZ Jaroměř @ Brutal Assault
08 Aug - DE Münster @ Skaters Palace
09 Aug - DE Hannover @ Kulturzentrum Faust
11 Aug - NL Nijmegen @ Openluchttheater de Goffer
12 Aug - DE Dinkelsbühl @ Summer Breeze Open Air
22 Aug - UK Compton Martin @ ArcTanGent Festival
28 Aug - ES Fuengirola @ Sun and Thunder Festival

ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

17 Oct - FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House 
23 Oct - IS Reykjavík @ Eldborg, Harpa 

EIVØR: NORTH AMERICA 2026

28 Oct 2026 - New York, NY, USA @ Racket
29 Oct 2026 - Washington, DC, USA @ The Howard
30 Oct 2026 - Wilmington, DE, USA @ The Queen
31 Oct 2026 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Le National
1 Nov 2026 - Boston, MA, USA @ Paradise Rock Club
3 Nov 2026 - Cleveland, OH, USA @ Globe Iron
4 Nov 2026 - Chicago, IL, USA @ Park West
6 Nov 2026 - St. Louis, MO, USA@ The Sovereign
7 Nov 2026 - Madison, WI, USA @ Atwood Music Hall
8 Nov 2026 - Minneapolis, MN, USA @ Fine Line
10 Nov 2026 - Englewood, CO, USA @ Gothic
12 Nov 2026 - Salt Lake City, UT, USA @ Metro Music Hall
13 Nov 2026 - Boise, ID, USA @ Treefort Music Hall
15 Nov 2026 - Seattle, WA, USA @ Neptune Theatre
17 Nov 2026 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Pearl
18 Nov 2026 - Portland, OR, USA @ Wonder Ballroom
20 Nov 2026 - San Francisco, CA, USA @ August Hall
21 Nov 2026 - Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Teragram Ballroom
22 Nov 2026 - San Diego, CA, USA @ House of Blues  

EIVØR: EUROPE 2027

24 Feb 2027 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Store Vega
26 Feb 2027 - Aarhus, Denmark @ Train
27 Feb 2027 - Hamburg, Germany @ Docks
2 Mar 2027 - Brussels, Belgium @ AB
3 Mar 2027 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Kulturfabrik
6 Mar 2027 - Paris, France @ Olympia
7 Mar 2027 - London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
9 Mar 2027 - Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall
10 Mar 2027 - Stuttgart, Germany @ LKA Longhorn
11 Mar 2027 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp
13 Mar 2027 - Bern, Switzerland @ Bierhübeli
14 Mar 2027 - Milan, Italy @ Live Club
15 Mar 2027 - Vienna, Austria @ Ottakringer Brauerei
16 Mar 2027 - Munich, Germany @ Kesselhaus
18 Mar 2027 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Roxy
19 Mar 2027 - Dresden, Germany @ Reithalle Straße E
20 Mar 2027 - Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys Neue Welt
21 Mar 2027 - Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
23 Mar 2027 - Vilnius, Lithuania - Loftas
24 Mar 2027 - Helsinki, Finland @ Kulttuuritalo
26 Mar 2027 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Vasateatern
27 Mar 2027 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik  

If Eivør’s last album, Enn, marked the beginning of a darker, more atmospheric phase, her forthcoming release, Tungl – the Faroese word for ‘moon’ – and her first for the powerhouse German metal label Nuclear Blast, sees her reach further into elemental realms than ever before. Immersive, unmoored and steeped in a sense of time-stretched drama where familiar marker points give way as an inner compass emerges over its 10 searching tracks, it’s an album also in tune with a very contemporary need for navigation, self-belief and rejuvenation in the most uncertain of times.

As Eivør herself says:

“Tungl explores the ever-changing cycles of life – its songs move between moments of tenderness and heartache, love and loss, and the emotional tides that shape us. Like the moon that inspired its title, Tungl serves as a gentle guide through life’s darker passages, illuminating the beauty, resilience, and transformation found along the way.”

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Colorblind Drop New Song "The Countdown"

Austin, Texas quartet Colorblind — vocalist Travis Moseley, drummer Tyler Moseley, bassist Nicholas Asper, and guitarist Justin Page — are sharing "THE COUNTDOWN," the latest track from their upcoming debut album Who Sold You This Truth ++ Was It Yours To Hold. The album arrives on August 28 via Solid State. Pre-order it here.

 Listen to the song and watch the visualizer below.

The song offers the band's fresh take on a familiar and relatable topic — heartbreak.

"This one felt like it fit so beautifully with the album's themes because it's not really about heartbreak alone—it's about the beliefs we carry into love," says Moseley. "I've always been so trapped between hope and the expectation of loss. The relationship becomes a mirror reflecting old wounds, fears, and identities that haven't fully healed."

Ultimately, Colorblind stand apart because they've never tried to fit in.

Since forming in 2017, the Austin, Texas quartet has forged its own lane in modern heavy music, one captivating song, one sold-out show, and one explosive festival set at a time. They've grown into one of the scene's most compelling new voices, powered by breakout singles like "Motionless," "Needle Eye," and "Letdown" (as featured on SiriusXM Octane), racking up more than 30 million streams in the process.

Their "dreamcore" sound thrives on contrast, blending thundering, detuned riffs with ambient textures and pop-forward melody – pairing weight and atmosphere in a way that feels both immediate and immersive. Beneath that dynamic lies an emotional honesty that has shaped their music from the very beginning: Early independent releases, including their self-titled EP, introduced that core, with songs like "Ghosts" revealing a deeply personal perspective that quickly resonated with listeners. The connection carried into their label debut, WHO SOLD YOU THIS TRUTH, expanding their sound and reach onto tours with blessthefall, Miss May I and Dayseeker, along with major festival stages. Now, with a debut full-length on the horizon and their first headlining tour ahead, Colorblind's future remains wide open, with many more career-defining highs on the horizon with each and every step forward.

Colorblind will return to the road this fall with Catch Your Breath. All dates are below.

COLORBLIND ON TOUR:
WITH CATCH YOUR BREATH:

10/16 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s
10/17 — Chicago, IL — The Vic Theatre
10/18 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
10/20 — St. Louis, MO — The Hawthorn
10/21 — Lawrence, KS — The Granada
10/23 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
10/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
10/25 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
10/27 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
10/28 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
10/30 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
10/31 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
11/1 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
11/3 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
11/5 — Destin, FL — Club LA
11/7 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
11/8 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
11/10 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
11/11 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
11/13 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
11/14 — Boston, MA — Big Night Live
11/15 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place
11/17 — Montreal, QC — Club Soda
11/19 — Toronto, ON — The Danforth Music Hall
11/20 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew’s Hall
11/21 — Cleveland, OH — Globe Iron
11/23 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
11/24 — Columbus, OH — Newport Music Hall
11/25 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
11/27 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
11/28 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
11/30 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
12/1 — Springfield, MO — Regency Live
12/2 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
12/4 — Dallas, TX — The Studio @ The Bomb Factory
12/5 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom

Avant-Grind Extremists SQUID PISSER Release New Single + Music Video

SQUID PISSER — the brainchild of Tommy Meehan (Grodius Maximus of GWAR) — shares their new single "Fart F***** F*** Face," taken from their long-awaited full-length EP,'Throat Slave,' set for release on August 28th via Skin Graft Records / Sweatband Records. The new track arrives alongside an official music video.

On the new single, Baxter Yogurt explains:

“Our new single is about what can happen when you spend your life pretending to be someone you’re not. Denying yourself doesn’t make those feelings disappear. It can turn them into anger, bitterness, and hatred toward people who have the courage to live honestly. The song is about trusting yourself and refusing to become another miserable hypocrite telling everyone else how to live.”

Watch the Visualizer Below:

Following the sensory overload of 2024's 'Dreams of Puke,' Los Angeles slime merchants SQUID PISSER return with 'Throat Slave,' a "full-length EP" featuring five original songs, six demented remixes, and a foreboding introduction that pushes the band's increasingly strange universe into darker territory.

While retaining the band's trademark volatility and sonic intensity, 'Throat Slave' marks a significant evolution, embracing greater groove, atmosphere, and dynamic tension. It also serves as the first SQUID PISSER release to prominently feature the creative contributions of guitarists Michael Armendariz and Raz Azraai, expanding the band's sonic palette while preserving its uniquely unstable identity.

Side A explores paranoia, confrontation, self-examination, and release, using imagery of decay and mutation to examine the struggle to reclaim one's identity from manipulation and illusion. Side B transforms that vision through remixes by Plack Blague, Hyper Gal, Drumcorps, Fartbarf, Ecology: HomeStones, dj Embryonic Petit Sac, and KK Null (Zeni Geva), reimagining the material as electronic hallucinations, industrial rituals, mutant dance music, and psychedelic fever dreams.

Paired with the luminous, unsettling artwork of Bora Murmure, 'Throat Slave' emerges as SQUID PISSER's most immersive and adventurous release yet, occupying a space between nightmare and revelation.

As Baxter Yogurt puts it, “'Throat Slave' is a collection of songs about defending your identity from parasites... Whether they're people, institutions, bad habits, or the voice in your own head telling you to play it safe. The record is filled with bodily fluids, vermin, disease, and decay because that's what these forces feel like when they're attached to you and feeding. Every song is a battle between self-determination and surrender. The answer isn't self-improvement or enlightenment... It's trusting yourself enough to reject what's false. Don't become somebody else's 'Throat Slave.'”

Pre-Order 'Throat Slave' HERE

SQUID PISSER Live:

"Tumors Across America Tour"

August 19 - Long Beach, CA @ Alex's Bar

August 20 - Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial

August 21 - Petaluma, CA @ Phoenix Theatre

August 22 - Palmdale, CA @ Transplants

August 23 - Cottonwood, AZ @ Queen B Vinyl

August 24 - Silver City, NM @ Whiskey Creek

August 25 - El Paso, TX @ EP Underground

August 27 - Austin, TX @ Lost Well

August 28 - Houston, TX @ The End

August 29 - New Orleans, LA @ Poor Boys

August 30 - Birmingham, AL @ The Nick

August 31 - Atlanta, GA @ 529

September 1 - Piedmont, SC @ Tribbles

September 2 - Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor

September 3 - Asheville, NC @ Static Age Records

September 4 - Cookeville, TN @ Muddy Roots

September 5 - Harrisburg, PA @ Capitol City Music Center

September 6 - Montague, MA @ RPM Fest

September 7 - Wallingford, CT @ Cherry Street Station

September 8 - Philadelphia, PA @ Nikki Lopez

September 9 - Youngstown, OH @ Westside Bowl

September 10 - Chicago, IL @ Livewire

September 11 - Sioux Falls, SD @ The Den

September 12 - Lincoln, NE @ Reverb

September 13 - Kansas City, MO @ MiniBar

Supporting The Dillinger Escape Plan

October 25 - Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall

October 26th - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

October 27th - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre

SQUID PISSER are: (Album Lineup)

Baxter Yogurt aka Tommy Meehan – Vocals, Guitar, Bass

Michael Armendariz – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Raz Azraai – Guitar

Seth Carolina – Drums

Live Band:

Baxter Yogurt - Vocals

Michael Armendariz - Guitar

Raz Azraai - Guitar

Rusty Kennedy - Bass

Brady Kennedy - Drums

STORMHAMMER Release Brand New Studio Album Wrath Of The Hammer

German heavy metal torchbearers STORMHAMMER celebrate the release of their brand new studio album, Wrath Of The Hammer, out now via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Packed with thunderous riffs, soaring melodies and the band's unmistakable blend of classic and modern power metal, the album marks another triumphant chapter in STORMHAMMER's longstanding career.

Following the previously released singles, Wrath Of The Hammer is now available in its entirety, inviting fans to experience a powerful collection of anthemic songs fueled by epic storytelling, commanding vocals and relentless energy. Order your album copy, one that belongs into every well-sorted heavy and power metal record collection, here: https://stormhammer.rpm.link/wrathalbumPR 

Following the acclaimed album Seven Seals, STORMHAMMER open a new chapter with Wrath Of The Hammer. The band's new studio offering combines traditional heavy metal roots with thrash-driven guitars, epic melodies and progressive elements while staying true to the band’s unmistakable identity.

“This album feels honest and alive," guitarist Christos Efstathiou says. "We challenged ourselves creatively while staying true to what StormHammer is about. There’s power, emotion and adventure in these songs.”

 “Wrath of the Hammer reflects all generations of Heavy Metal," Phil Meyer (guitar, backing vocals) comments. "The old school, the melodic, the anthemic and the modern. That’s exactly who StormHammer are as a band today. We didn’t want the album to be purely melodic power metal. StormHammer has always had a more raw side, and we wanted to push that further by bringing in thrash elements, modern metal and even some ’90s punk roots without losing the band’s heavy metal identity.” 

Vocalist M.Nox adds: “We went into this album with the idea that we didn’t want to play it safe. We mixed in elements of Thrash, Symphonic and Classic Metal while keeping it true to StormHammer’s Power Metal roots. With this album, you will hear StormHammer in a way you have not heard before.” 

Recorded at Mastersound Studio with producer Alexander Krull, the album delivers a massive production, atmospheric arrangements and renewed creative energy throughout, showcasing a band that continues to evolve while remaining a vital force in modern power metal!

StormHammer is:
M.Nox - Vocals
Phil Meyer - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Christos Efstathiou - Guitar
Ashley Guest - Drums
Horst Tessmann - Bass, Backing Vocals
 
Connect with StormHammer:
Website: https://www.stormhammer.de/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stormhammerband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stormhammer_official/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCse2QaL9LqKOo2DMAEyUBCw
TikTok: tiktok.com/@stormhammer_band

Swedish Rock Band MARYLANE Release Music Video for "SEVEN", Sophomore Album Seventh Sense Out Now!

Following the successful release of their debut album Winners Write History in 2024, Swedish female-fronted rock band MARYLANE have returned with their highly anticipated sophomore album, Seventh Sense, Out Now. The band have released the official music video for the album's focus track, "SEVEN.".

A powerful and emotionally charged anthem, "SEVEN" explores the internal struggle of battling personal demons while searching for peace and clarity. Blending soaring melodies, hard-hitting riffs, and heartfelt lyricism, the track showcases the band's continued evolution while remaining true to the powerful rock sound that first captured listeners' attention.

 

The album was mixed and mastered by renowned producer and guitarist Andy La Rocque at Sonic Train Studios, bringing a polished yet dynamic sonic landscape that perfectly complements MARYLANE's energetic and emotional approach to modern rock.

 

Seventh Sense is available on all major digital streaming platforms.

 

Stream Seventh Sense:

https://music.suricatemusic.com/SeventhSense

 

WATCH Marylane - "SEVEN" Official Music Video Below: 

Once upon a time, nestled in a corner of the bustling city, there existed a magnificent amusement park named Marylane, which was operated by Marymaker the Clown. He was perceived by the public as both terrifying and captivating, and there were rumors that he possessed the ability to attract both light and darkness simultaneously, as if he were a master of duality. During the park's prime, one could hear the excited cheers of visitors from afar and the sound of carousels roaring under the summer sun. However, as the years went by, fewer and fewer people found the time to visit the amusement park, leaving Marymaker with a deep sense of abandonment.

 

The very thing that he had once been so passionate about now seemed to wither away and rely solely on artificial respiration. Filled with desperation, Marymaker embarked on a journey to find himself, only to encounter chaos and despair at every turn. One evening, while lost in his own thoughts, Marymaker overheard a group of people gathering on the Tivoli stage to compose music. There was one particular melody that caught his attention, as it exuded both sadness and hope. Intrigued, he felt compelled to venture out and discover the source of this captivating music. Could it be that the songs were about him?

 

Marylane is a swedish rockband formed in 2023 and draws inspiration from vintage sounds infusing them with a modern intimate touch. With their music they delve into the depths of the human experience exploring the paradoxial and existential questions that haunt our minds. Their sound is a harmonious blend of captivating melodies, groovy rythms, ephic choruses and introspective lyrics.

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website
Instagram

Facebook

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Chart-Topping Rock Heavyweights THEORY OF A DEADMAN Releases New Single "Funeral Song" + Lyric Video

Chart-topping veterans THEORY OF A DEADMAN are proud to release their new single, "Funeral Song," taken from the upcoming EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' set for release on September 4, 2026 via ONErpm.

Marking a new chapter for the band, comprising Tyler Connolly, Dave Brenner, Dean Back, and Joe Dandeneau, the upcoming EP delivers their signature mix of gritty riffs, anthemic hooks, and unfiltered lyricism with a renewed sense of urgency.

On the new track, Connolly shares:

“We’ve all had that person that we wish would go away or just crawl up and die. That's the anthem here with 'Funeral Song.' But like a lot of things we do over here at the THEORYheadquarters, it’s to be taken in jest as we always promote taking the moral high ground. Ironically after all these years this is the first song we’ve written about a 'DEADMAN.'"

Watch the Lyric Video for "Funeral Song" Below:

Stream / Listen to "Funeral Song" HERE

THEORY OF A DEADMAN have carved out their own lane as one of modern rock’s most unapologetic forces, racking up multi-platinum hits, chart-topping albums, and sold-out shows worldwide. Blending witty, candid songwriting with undeniable riffs and massive melodic hooks, the Canadian quartet—Tyler Connolly, Dean Back, Dave Brenner, and Joe Dandeneau—have built a career defined by both attitude and staying power.

From fan favorites like “Santa Monica” to gold-certified hit “All Or Nothing,” platinum singles “Hate My Life” and “Bitch Came Back,” and the double-platinum “Not Meant To Be,” the band has delivered a steady stream of rock staples. They’ve landed twelve Top 10 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, including four #1 singles: “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” “History Of Violence,” and “Rx (Medicate).” The latter stands as the biggest hit of their career, earning a nomination for “Rock Song of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Along the way, TOAD have achieved two Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200, four Top 5 debuts on the Canadian Albums Chart, and multiple Juno Award nominations, while drawing praise from outlets including American Songwriter, Billboard, and Classic Rock Magazine.

Now, THEORY OF A DEADMAN are ready to further their prolific career with the release of their new EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' out on September 4th with ONErpm.

Pre-Order 'Part 1: Funeral Songs' HERE

THEORY will be embarking on The Dead / Seven Tour alongside fellow heavyweights Sevendust. The tour is scheduled to kick off on August 7th in Duluth, MN, and run through September 29th, where it ends in Bozeman, MT.  Along the way, it will make stops in Fargo, ND (August 11), Detroit, MI (August 23), Atlanta, GA (September 5), Corpus Christi, TX(September 12), and Riverside, CA (September 20) to name a few. For a full list of dates, please see below.

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Live:

THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR 2026

Aug 7 - Duluth, MN @ DECC Arena

Aug 8 - Rochester, MN @ Mayo Civic Center

Aug 9 - Omaha, NE @ The Astro Theater

Aug 11 - Fargo, ND @ Scheels Arena

Aug 12 - Bismarck, ND @ Bismarck Event Center

Aug 14 - Aberdeen, SD @ Brown County Fair

Aug 15 - Morton, MN @ Jackpot Junction Casino (Theory only)

Aug 16 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center

Aug 18 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club

Aug 19 - Decatur, IL @ The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Aug 21 - Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana

Aug 22 - Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Aug 23 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit

Aug 25 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ MJN Convention Center

Aug 27 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Aug 28 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Aug 29 - New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall

Sep 4 - Anderson, SC @ Wendell's Dippin Branch

Sep 5 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle

Sep 6 - Dothan, AL @ The Plant

Sep 8 - New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans

Sep 9 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center

Sep 10 - San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port

Sep 12 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street

Sep 13 - Midland, TX @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Sep 15 - El Paso, TX @ Abraham Chavez Theatre

Sep 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

Sep 18 - Las Vegas, NV @ Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Casino & Resort

Sep 19 - Del Mar, CA @ The Sound at Del Mar

Sep 20 - Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

Sep 22 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at the Complex

Sep 23 - Idaho Falls, ID @ Mountain America Center

Sep 25 - Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House

Sep 26 - Umatilla, OR @ Rock The Locks Festival (No Return to Dust)

Sep 28 - Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry

Sep 29 - Bozeman, MT @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds

Oct 1 - Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival (No Return to Dust)

THEORY OF A DEADMAN are:

Tyler Connolly - Vocals, Guitars, Keys

Dean Back - Bass

Dave Brenner - Guitar

Joe Dandeneau - Drums, Vocals

Motionless In White Release "DECADES" Today + Share "Fight Like Hell " // On Tour Now

Platinum-selling, Scranton, PA powerhouse MOTIONLESS IN WHITE have released their new album DECADES , via Roadrunner Records. Get it here.

They share the lyric video for "FIGHT LIKE HELL." 

Watch + listen here.

"I can't believe it's finally the day to release DECADES into the world," says singer Chris Motionless. "No other record means as much to me personally as this one does. The past two-and-a-half years of working on it have been some of the best and most challenging years of my career creatively, but integral to the story of what makes MIW the band that it is. 20 years of nothing but raw determination is what you will find on this record and I'm so grateful for every day we get to keep living our dreams."

Motionless In White returned to the road this week on the headline The Sweat and Blood Tour, promoted by Live Nation. Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress will serve as support. The North American tour is the band's first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with stops in Charlotte, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more before wrapping up on August 15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It also includes a stop at Red Rocks, the band's first time headlining the venue.

But it doesn't stop there.

The second leg of The Sweat and Blood Tour will find Dayseeker serving as direct support. The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine will also appear. This leg fittingly kicks off the night before Halloween in Worcester and runs through November 20 in Pittsburgh.  All tickets are available here.

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ON TOUR:
WITH LORNA SHORE, FIT FOR A KING, + STATIC DRESS:
SUMMER 2026:
7/18 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
7/19 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration*
7/21 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
7/22 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheater
7/24 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
7/25 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/26 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
7/28 — Albuquerque, NM — First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater
7/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
7/31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum
8/1 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre
8/4 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds
8/5 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
8/7 — Sandy, UT — Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field
8/9 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Zoo Amphitheatre
8/12 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
8/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
*Festival

WITH DAYSEEKER, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, + DARK DIVINE:
FALL 2026:
10/30 — Worcester, MA — DCU Center
10/31 — Philadelphia, PA — Xfinity Mobile Arena
11/3 — Raleigh, NC — Lenovo Center
11/4 — Savannah, GA — VyStar Pavilion
11/5 — Orlando, FL — Kia Center
11/7 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
11/8 — Peoria, IL — Peoria Civic Center Arena
11/10 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Center
11/11 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center
11/13 — Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum
11/15 — Albany, NY — MVP Arena
11/18 — Portland, ME — Cross Insurance Arena
11/19 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
11/20 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena

Sebstian Bach to appear at "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Concert"

Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro are pleased to announce that the legendary Sebastian Bach will participate in the THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert. The concert is a special live event taking place Thursday, July 23, at The House of Blues San Diego during Comic-Con week. The show is part of Hasbro’s “Apology Tour,” a playful, year-long campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE and acknowledging the moment fans still haven’t quite recovered from.
 
Featuring music from THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION performed live by KNIGHTS OF UNICRON, the show will also feature appearances by Stan Bush, Vince DiCola, and more! 
 
The concert also features Cold Slither, who returns to the stage after last year’s live debut at Comic-Con, bringing their loud and rebellious sound straight from the world of G.I. Joe; and Jem And The Holograms, featuring original singer Britta Phillips. 

Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert

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Bastion Rose Announces Progressive Hard Rock Anthem "Someday"

Rock’s darker angels fly again. Bastion Rose release a new single called "Someday." It is loud. It is heavy. It carries the weight of a two-million-stream catalog and the daily expectations of hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners. But those are just numbers.

 

To understand the sheer, triumphant energy of this track, you have to understand the silence that came before it.

 

“Only a few years ago, the silence was literal. Cancer,” says Bastion Rose singer and guitarist, Austin Frink. “I had recently watched my parents pass on, and I fought my own physical war not to join them. I did not sing. After surgery and treatment, I couldn't. But hope has a way of coercing those in despair back to motion. To build. To survive. The whisper became a croak. The croak became a quiet, hoarse note. That note became a roar. Bastion Rose is the roar."

 

Musically, the track is a towering achievement of progressive rock. Building on the world-class sonic blueprint established with three-time Grammy-winning producer David Bottrill (Tool, Godsmack, Mastodon, Muse) on the band's earlier records, "Someday"pairs relentless, aggressive instrumentation with an undeniable, aspirational hook.

 

Where previous releases explored the grit and dirt of sheer survival, "Someday" is the breakthrough.

 

"It is the moment you finally stand up," Frink explains. "You realize that you alone have the power to rebuild your reality. You are the creator of your world."

 

That reality is scaling rapidly. Supported by recent acclaim from SPIN, Metal Hammer, and Classic Rock Magazine, Bastion Rose is translating massive digital leverage into a formidable real-world footprint, with their eyes already beyond their upcoming album, ‘Blue Rising,’ to their following record and international campaign of live shows.

 

“There is no light without the weight of the dark. Scars persist, but in fact compose the art of ourselves. We are powerful, fragile things, expanding and dissolving. How beautiful it is to build and to grow and to reach for the sky as long as we live and breathe.” - Austin Frink, Bastion Rose

 

"Someday" is available on all major streaming platforms.

 

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Bastion Rose:
Austin Frink: Vocals and Guitar
Austin Mudd: Guitar
Steve Pierce: Bass
John Donlon: Drums
Barrett Abraham: Keys

 

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SERIOUS BLACK Announce New Studio Album Keeper Of The Light; First Single & Video "Last Man Standing" Out Now

Power metal force SERIOUS BLACK has announced the release of their brand-new studio album, Keeper Of The Light, arriving on January 29, 2027 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. In support, the band will embark on an extensive tour throughout Europe with RHAPSODY OF FIRE and support bands.

Marking the band's next chapter, the album once again showcases everything fans have come to expect from SERIOUS BLACK: massive guitar riffs, driving rhythms, soaring melodies and the unmistakable vocals of Nikola Mijic, all wrapped in a powerful, modern production by Mario Lochert and Bob Katsionis.

Bringing together energy, emotion, melody and uncompromising power metal passion, Keeper Of The Light continues the band's impressive evolution while staying true to the sound that has earned them international success, frenetically-acclaimed live shows worldwide and a loyal fanbase.

The album is now available for pre-save and pre-order: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/keeperPR

To celebrate the announcement, SERIOUS BLACK have released the album's first single, "Last Man Standing," accompanied by a brand-new official music video. The song delivers an uplifting anthem about perseverance, self-belief and refusing to give up, even when faced with doubt, ridicule and resistance.

"For me, this song is more relevant than ever when you look at today's society", Mario Lochert reveals. "Someone who believes in themselves, pursues their own goals and wants to achieve something is often laughed at or not taken seriously. You hear comments like: 'You'd be better off learning a proper trade' or are simply labelled a weirdo. It was no different for me back then. But the initial laughter later turned into envy and resentment. Last Man Standing is precisely about this journey and about staying true to your own path despite all the opposition."

Stream the single: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/standingPR 

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Since their formation, SERIOUS BLACK have established themselves as one of the leading names in modern power metal. Combining the experience of musicians from renowned metal acts with memorable songwriting, crushing guitars, anthemic choruses and emotionally charged melodies, the band has built a strong international reputation. 

With multiple charting releases, more than 200 concerts worldwide, and acclaimed performances at major festivals and tours across Europe, Asia and beyond, SERIOUS BLACK continue to prove why they remain one of the genre's most compelling live acts. Keeper Of The Light perfectly captures the band's trademark blend of power, melody and passion while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy.

All of the eleven songs on the album will see SERIOUS BLACK stylistically return to its roots. Straight, classic power metal - the sound the band once became known for - reigns again. "The return to what once characterized us was already indicated on "Vengeance Is Mine" and "Rise Of Akhenaton"," Lochert explains the natural evolution of the band and adds: "Since joining five years ago, our singer Nikola Mijic has turned out to be a real jewel for us. Because of his expressive voice and his intuitive feeling for great melodies, the songs have gained more clarity and a more direct presence."

SERIOUS BLACK is:
Nikola Mijic – Vocals
Mario Lochert – Bass
Dominik Sebastian – Guitar
Maurus Mayer – Guitar, Keys
Christian Widmann – Drums


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