Can you hear the Great Lakes whispering from your back porch?
Or maybe they're just a short drive away.
Either way, The Young Fables are headed your direction...
and we'd love to spend an evening with you.
We handed in the final mixes for our new record just before hitting the road,
so we're traveling with full hearts and good spirits. We can't wait to share these songs with you soon.
Until then, take a look below to see if we're coming to a town near you.
Wes & Laurel
THE YOUNG FABLES
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania atmospheric metalcore quintet 156/Silence have released their latest offering, "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" and the official music video. The track is taken from the band's upcoming new full-length, 'From A Distance', out on September 4 via Pure Noise Records. Elaborating on the inspiration behind the track, the band shared:
"The call of the void is the voice in our heads that wants to self-destruct even when we don’t feel bad. A compulsion to hurt ourselves even if we don’t want to. Being swept from under by intrusive thoughts."
'From A Distance' is available now for pre-order at the link here. Stream "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" here and watch the music video below.
After taking Inkcarceration 2026 by storm last weekend, 156/Silence will next set their sights on the 'It's Not You, It's Me' Tour across North America with Chiodos, sace6 and Second Harbour beginning Thursday, July 30, with several headlining dates from Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22 with Coldstate as support. Following, the band will kick off their 'From A Distance Tour' US headlining run with Aviana, Heavensgate and Fromjoy supporting. Dates are already selling out, so be sure to get your tickets at the link here before it's too late.
It's Not You, It's Me Tour Dates with Chiodos, sace6 & Second Harbour
Thu, Jul 30 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Sat, Aug 1 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell @ The Complex
Mon, Aug 3 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Wed, Aug 5 - Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom
Thu, Aug 6 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Fri, Aug 7 - Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore
Sun, Aug 9 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
Mon, Aug 10 - Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
Tue, Aug 11 - Saskatoon, SK @ Louis
Wed, Aug 12 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
Fri, Aug 14 - St. Paul, MN @ Myth Live
Sat, Aug 15 - Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center
Sun, Aug 16 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Mon, Aug 17 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
Wed, Aug 19 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall
Sun, Aug 23 - Portland, ME @ State Theater
Tue, Aug 25 - Providence, RI @ Fete Ballroom
Wed, Aug 26 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
Fri, Aug 28 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
Sat, Aug 29 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
Upcoming 156/Silence Headlining One-Off Dates with Coldstate:
Thu, Aug 20 - Barrie, ON @ The Queens Night Club *Low Tix*
Fri, Aug 21 - Syracuse, NY @ Song & Dance
Sat, Aug 22 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
'From A Distance Tour' US Headlining Dates with Aviana, Heavensgate & Fromjoy:
Wed Sep 9 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium Upstairs *Low Tix*
Thu Sep 10 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
Fri Sep 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry @ The Fillmore *Low Tix*
Sat Sep 12 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage *Low Tix*
Sun Sep 13 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
Tue Sep 15 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
Wed Sep 16 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
Thu Sep 17 - Winter Park, FL @ The Conduit Sold Out
Fri Sep 18 - Jacksonville, FL @ Albatross
Sat Sep 19 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Sun Sep 20 - Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life^
Tue Sep 22 - Dallas, TX @ Puzzles Deep Ellum
Wed Sep 23 - San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
Fri Sep 25 - Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room *Low Tix*
Sat Sep 26 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory *Low Tix*
Sun Sep 27 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post *Low Tix*
Wed Sep 30 - Kansas City, MO @ RecordBar *Low Tix*
Fri Oct 02 - Detroit, MI @ TSDMAAC (Sanctuary) *Low Tix*
Sat Oct 03 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving *Low Tix*
^Festival Date
ROTTING CHRIST are announcing the reissue of Sanctus Diavolos. Originally released through Century Media in September 2004, the Greek legends’ eighth full-length is the final pillar from their gothic period and one of the band’s most extreme and cohesive albums
Season of Mist will reissue Sanctus Diavolos on black and colored vinyl on September 11, 2026.
Pre-order
Sanctus Diavolos was the first album Rotting Christ frontman Sakis Tolis wrote after the departures of the band’s longtime guitarist Costas Vasilakopoulos and keyboardist Georgios Tolias. Sakis absorbed both roles himself, handling guitars, keys and vocals alongside his brother Themis Tolis on drums and Andreas Lagios on bass. Across ten songs, the album moves from the aggression of opener "Visions of a Blind Order" through mid-tempo, riff-driven black and gothic metal, pausing at the string-and-choir interlude "Sanctimonious," before closing on the sprawling, choir-drenched title track.
Thematically, Sanctus Diavolos frames its central figure as Lucifer the light-bearer, a seductive, welcoming presence. This distinction sets it apart from the band's earlier work and from most of the genre's stock devil-worship posturing. Symphonic and choral writing plays a larger role here than on any previous Rotting Christ album. “Visions of a Blind Order” features a guest solo from Gus G and choir arrangements by Christos Antoniou of Septicflesh, which were performed live by an eight-person choir.
Sanctus Diavolos was recorded at SCA Studios in Athens and mixed by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman in Sweden.
Current Line-up:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitar
Themis Tolis — Drums
Kostis Foukarakis — Guitars
Kostas Cheliotis — Bass
Original Line-up:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Themis Tolis — Drums
Andreas Lagios — Bass
Guest Musicians:
Gus G — Guest Solo on "Visions of a Blind Order"
Christos Antoniou — Choir Arrangement
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/
Led by JD McGibney, L.A.'s ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD hark back to their roots with the new single release "On the Wings of Dragons". The track began the project's journey as it's first release in 2013. Recrafted, rearranged and performed by a different line-up, "On the Wings of Dragons" initiates the next chapter for ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD.
ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD delve into the meaning behind "On the Wings of Dragons": "This song was written as an inspirational piece to invigorate and encourage audiences to believe in themselves, to listen to their instincts and not the nay-saying of others.”
The core characteristics of ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's sound are present throughout "On the Wings of Dragons". Passionate storytelling and world building are brought to life through progressive compositional arrangements that are interjected with catchy hooks. Dynamic production and technical prowess see ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD deliver an epic sonic display.
"On the Wings of Dragons" was produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. The track was recorded at Counter Communications and engineered, mixed and mastered by Chris Wirsig. Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, the music video was directed and edited by Tom Flynn.
About ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:
Based out of Los Angeles, CA, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD began as a side project for guitarist JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU) before augmenting to a full line-up in 2021. Alongside McGibney, the instrumental symphonic progressive metal band is now comprised of Jason Klein on bass (ex-BUTCHER BABIES), Eddie Trager on drums (ex-NEKROGOBLIKON) and Chris Wirsig on keyboards (award winning TV and film composer).
The ethos of the band is to empower listeners through music, to assist individuals who are fighting on their own battlefields and to help them find courage. ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD strive to improve awareness of and discourse around mental illness through the power of heavy metal. The band made their live debut at the 2022 "This Is My Brave" mental health fundraiser, where the band helped to raise around $30,000 to donate to local Los Angeles mental health charities.
2024 saw ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD open for Taiwanese folk metal artist NiNi at her debut USA headline show in November of 2024. In the following year, the quartet embarked on their debut headline West Coast tour across October/November of 2025.
In 2025, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's 2024 single release "Modern Prometheus" was long listed in the 2025 GRAMMY Awards in three categories: Best Metal Performance, Best Instrumental Composition and Best Arrangement - Instrumental or A Capella. Additionally, "Modern Prometheus" was nominated in the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in 2025.
More recently the band unveiled their haunting interpretation of "Phantom of the Opera" featuring guitarist Eli Santana (IGNITE, ex-HUNTRESS, ex-HOLY GRAIL), and showcased their untamable power in their cover of "Poison" featuring ANTHEA.
ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD is:
JD McGibney - Guitar
Jason Klein - Bass
Chris Wirsig - Keyboard/Orchestration
Eddie Trager - Drums
Connect with ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:
Official Website: https://onthewingsofdragons.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelsOnTheBattlefieldBand/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angels_on_the_battlefield/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aotb_band :
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelsonthebattlefield
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vQV1dRMKNBHCRku2IsPMU?si=RoaUH-SuTCq5nRsPMrgpEg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/angels-on-the-battlefield/1441558520
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aotbband
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Sam Lapides presents his new Americana-flavored rock ballad 'Kisses In My Pocket', a deeply personal song about longing, connection and the courage to reach outward. Built around Lapides’ weathered, soulful voice and intimate storytelling, the track reflects the emotional honesty that has defined his music for more than four decades.
The colorful video was created by Italian visionary Francesca Bonci, known for her work with Federale (Brian Jonestown Massacre's Collin Hegna), The Dandy Warhols, Pete International Airport and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, and Tombstones In Their Eyes, among others.
"'Kisses in my Pocket' is a love letter coming from my unconscious. At it’s core, it is a love song, a longing for connection but it’s more hopeful than my previous songs," says Sam Lapides. "I woke up one day with the melody and the chorus in my head, which rarely happens. This is about heart-ache and wanting to reach out, a deep expression of wanting to be there for someone else and also for myself."
With artwork and photography by artist Maureen Maki, this single was produced by Bill Lloyd at Awesomewood Studios in North Hollywood, the recording strips the song down to its emotional core. Lapides’ vocals and guitar are joined by Lloyd’s understated instrumentation and harmonies, creating a timeless ballad that balances vulnerability with warmth.
“When Sam first played ‘Kisses In My Pocket’ for me, I heard a completely different arrangement,” admits Bill Lloyd. “I had imagined a Bakersfield-style shuffle honky-tonk country rock song, but when we returned to the original idea, we found the tenderness of the song. It became a simple, no-frills recording that let the emotion shine through.”
Lapides’ musical journey began on the streets, where he honed his craft in Ann Arbor, Boston, and Venice Beach. That independent spirit carried through his early work with The Folkminers and into Ghosthouse, the folk-rock band he formed with John Thoman of Rain Parade. With multiple albums, label backing, critical acclaim, European tours and notable support slots (including for Wall of Voodoo's Stan Ridgway), Ghosthouse established Lapides as a solid force in the independent music scene.
Along the way, Lapides caught the attention of Steve Wynn of the acclaimed band The Dream Syndicate, who ultimately produced several of his early recordings after hearing Lapides perform one of Wynn’s songs. It was a defining moment in a career built on songwriting, perseverance, and a lifelong connection with audiences.
More than four decades into his musical journey, Lapides continues to write and perform, bringing the same authenticity to his music that has carried him from street corners to international stages. In 2014, he formed Sam Lapides and The Rotten Liars, a band that expanded his musical palette while remaining rooted in the storytelling and emotional honesty that have always guided his work. Lapides also continues to host the weekly live acoustic series 'Saturdays with Sam Lapides'.
'Kisses In My Pocket' marks the latest chapter in Lapides’ ongoing creative journey—an artist still searching, still creating, and still finding new ways to connect. As of July 22, this single is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Sam Lapides
Sam Lapides - vocals, guitar
Bill Lloyd - backing vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards and drums
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered & Produced by Bill Lloyd
at Awesomewood Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Cover artwork by Maureen Maki
Video by Francesca Bonci
Artists photos by Maureen Maki
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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The Barbarians Of California, featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed and a noted producer, remain equal opportunity iconoclasts with each new song and video they drop. Described as "so f**king good" by VICE, they prove that they are, in fact, "REALLY REALLY RAD." And they do so with the video for their latest track, titled "REALLY REALLY RAD."
Watch it below.
Here, we find the fearless Barbarians rollerblading while frolicking the ocean; while doing one-armed "push ups"; and while playing guitar by the beach. Don't try this at home folks; instead, let the Barbarians do it for you. Musically, they remain riff lords, doling out dissonance by the tonnage, with some disco fun closing out the track.
"'REALLY REALLY RAD' was really fun to make. ' REALLY REALLY RAD' has really fun dynamics. 'REALLY REALLY RAD' is really good," says Bruno. (We think he meant it is "REALLY REALLY RAD," actually.)
The song lives on the band's really, really rad second album MEGATONS, which arrives in just four weeks on August 21. Pre-order and pre-save it here.
With MEGATONS, The Barbarians of California are unleashing fresh chaos straight from the sun-soaked, teeth-gnashing heart of the Golden State. Blending raw hardcore energy, riffs by the pound, and that signature mix of ferocity and tongue-in-cheek humor, these new songs hit like a caffeine-fueled fever dream. Through and through, the band delivers unapologetic anthems that feel both brutally fun yet dangerously addictive.
"Everyone has heard of the sophomore slump," states Stenman. "Making a second album can be a fraught process full of overthinking and self-doubt. Perhaps, the benefit of us starting this band, at this later point in our lives, relieves some of that pressure. This felt so easy, and is a seamless continuation of whatever we started with the first batch of song — just bigger and better."
The Barbarians aren't slowing down — they're just getting louder, meaner, and more ridiculously entertaining.
TBOC have also confirmed their first set of headline tour dates, alongside shows with Guns N' Roses and festival apperances.
All upcoming and confirmed live shows are below.
THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA LIVE:
8/19 — Kansas City, MO — Morton Amphitheater*
9/6 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma Festival^
9/8 — Nashville, TN — Exit In
9/9 — St. Louis, MO — Blueberry Hill Duck Room
9/11 — Omaha, NE — Waiting Room
9/12 — Ridgedale, MO — Thunder Ridge Nature Arena*
9/14 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St. Entry
9/15 — Milwaukee, WI — Cactus Club
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
9/18 — Cleveland, OH — The Foundry
9/19 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival^
*With Guns N’ Roses
^Festivals
Today, Portland, Oregon dark rock trio HOAXED are excited to announce "The Fallen Tour," a headlining run supporting their latest album, 'Death Knocks,' out now via Relapse. After the cancellation of their previously scheduled tour, the band quickly regrouped to bring their powerful live show to fans with a tour of their own.
On the upcoming headline tour, HOAXED shares:
“The Fallen rise! Every tour throws something at you, and this one was no different. Thanks to some incredible friend bands stepping in, a new lineup came together and the shows are on. We're grateful to everyone who helped make this happen. See you out there.”
HOAXED Live:
"The Fallen Tour"
08/02 - San Diego, CA @ Tower Bar
08/04 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Redwood
08/05 - Palmdale, CA @ Transplants
08/06 - Redding, CA @ The Dip
08/07 - Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
08/08 - Vancouver, BC @ Cobalt
08/09 - Seattle, WA @ Funhouse
HOAXED recently released their sophomore full-length album, 'Death Knocks,' via Relapse.
HOAXED recorded 'Death Knocks' at Falcon Recording Studios with producer and engineer Gabe Johnston (Unto Others, Vintersea) and enlisted Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Kreator, and more) for mixing and mastering. The group spent eight days across February and March tracking the album. While many bands take months to refine their metallic mettle,HOAXED’s focused time at Falcon resulted in a polished, big-sounding force that matches the scale of their larger-than-life songs.
HOAXED are:
Kat Keo - Vocals/Guitar
Kim Coffel - Drums
April Dimmick - Bass/Vocals
Studied, imitated, but never replicated, the Grammy-nominated hardcore legends HATEBREED have remained a fixture of the hardcore and metal scenes for the better part of three decades. After writing the playbook with their genre-defining releases Under The Knife (1996) and Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire (1997), HATEBREED continued to carry the banner for metallic hardcore with albums likePerseverance (2002), The Rise of Brutality (2003), and Supremacy (2006) dominating charts globally. In recent years, the band's undisputed offensive continues with modern records The Concrete Confessional (2016) and Weight of the False Self (2020), remaining fixtures on charts globally. The band's core values of self actualization, perseverance, and honest living have carried them from backyard and basement shows to festival dominators, selling out shows consistently across the world, effectively practicing what they've preached.
Today, the band announces its long-awaited studio return with FATAL PARADOX, arriving November 6 via new label BLKIIBLK. Pre-order it here.
Hatebreed also offer the first taste of new music with the video for "KILL COUNT INCREASE." Watch it Below:
Enlisting long-time collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Accept, Shadows Fall), "Kill Count Increase" is crossover excellence with accelerating speeds, crushing riffage, and frontman Jamey Jasta's venomous bark inciting crimson flashes of carnage.
"'Kill Count Increase' is the lead track on Fatal Paradox and a perfect way of summing up our first album in six years from the start," Jasta states. "It's straightforward, in-your-face Hatebreed. Fast. Hard. It gets down to business and comes up for air two-and-a-half minutes later. The room and everyone in it gets wrecked and comes back wanting more."
Holding no punches, and taking no prisoners Fatal Paradox see the Connecticut-born juggernaut operating at full tilt, bludgeoning listeners with a barbarous blend of breakdowns, d-beats, and dogpiles. Whether it’s the thrash stylings of "Kill Count Increase" or "Total Invincible," capital H hardcore excellence of "The Carrion Choir" and "Truth Is A Lion," rage remains the unifying spark to blow the keg in glorious flashes of violence.
Hatebreed will spend the summer doing what they do best — touring and bringing venues across the U.S. to their knees. All upcoming dates are below. Get tickets here.
HATEBREED ON TOUR:
7/21 — Sauget, IL — Pop's Nightclub & Concert Venue
7/22 — Fort Wayne, IN — Century Music Hall
7/23 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
7/24 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
8/19 — Mack’s Creek, MO — Gathering of the Juggalos*
8/20 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey
8/21 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
8/22 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
8/23 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
8/24 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
8/25 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
8/26 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
8/28 — Edmonton, AB — Pawn Shop Live*
8/29 — Calgary, AB — The Arrowhead
8/30 — Regina, SK — Casino Regina Show Lounge
8/31 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
9/2 — Sioux Falls, SD — The District
9/3 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse on Broadway
9/4 — Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater (Supporting Slayer)
9/5 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theatre
9/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/8 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
9/9 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
9/10 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
9/11 — Quebec, QC — Envol et Macadam*
9/12 — Ottawa, ON — The Bronson
9/13 — Norwalk, CT — District Music Hall
9/19 — Pinellas Park, FL — England Brothers Park (Supporting Turnstile)
10/10 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest*
*Festival Date
HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums
Carl Schwartz — Bass
The Two Artists Transform their Real Life Creative Connection into a Dark Exploration of Betrayal, Survival, and Rebirth
What began as a connection between two artists quickly blossomed into a close friendship and an inevitable creative partnership. Now, Lyric Noel and Mixi Demner of Stitched Up Heart bring that bond to life through “Acid Bloom,” a powerful new single and cinematic music video released today via Judge & Jury Records.
Lyric and Mixi first connected through their shared passion for music and storytelling. Plans to meet in person at a Stitched Up Heart show soon developed into a genuine friendship, with the two artists immediately recognizing a kindred creative spirit in one another. As their bond grew, Mixi introduced Lyric to Judge & Jury Records, helping open the door to an exciting new chapter in Lyric’s career.
A collaboration between the two soon felt inevitable. With its themes of transformation, emotional entanglement, and the complicated line between love and destruction, “Acid Bloom” became the perfect project through which to capture their chemistry. In many ways, their friendship bloomed alongside the song itself.
WATCH "Acid Bloom" feat. Mixi Demner of Stitched Up Heart Below:
“Flying out to Texas to work with Lyric Noel on ‘Acid Bloom’ was such a dream,” says Demner. “The music video was insane, and the art department killed it with the whole science lab set. Everything about it was perfect. The whole team was amazing, but building a real friendship with Lyric made it extra special. I’m so honored I got to be part of such an incredible experience.”
Beneath that real life friendship lies a much darker fictional story. “Acid Bloom” explores what happens when pain becomes the force that changes you and survival requires becoming something entirely new. Told through the metaphor of a scientific experiment gone wrong, the song follows something beautiful emerging from something corrosive and destructive. The “acid” represents the experiences, people, and circumstances that slowly erode a person’s identity, while the “bloom” symbolizes the stronger, stranger, and uncontrollable version of oneself born from surviving them.
Lyrically, “Acid Bloom” is about reclaiming power after manipulation and betrayal. Rather than allowing those experiences to define the survivor, they become the catalyst for transformation. Sonically, that evolution unfolds through chaotic, cinematic production that builds from mounting tension into an explosive release, mirroring the moment an experiment can no longer be contained.
“‘Acid Bloom’ is about what happens when the thing that promises to heal you is the very thing that’s poisoning you,” explains Lyric. “It’s the moment survival turns into transformation, not because you wanted it to, but because you had no other choice. Sometimes growth isn’t beautiful. Sometimes it burns.”
The accompanying music video, directed by rising visionary Michael Levine, with Maxton Donnell serving as creative lead and Levine assisting in the creative development before taking the director's chair, expands the song's narrative into a disturbing cinematic world. Following a laboratory accident, scientist Lyric Noel transforms into Acid Bloom, an uncontrollable organism that binds her to a captured test subject portrayed by Demner. What begins as a tense captor and captive dynamic gradually develops into a disturbing symbiotic relationship. As both characters become physically and emotionally consumed by the organism’s invasive growth, the video reveals a powerful metaphor for toxic codependency and the ways love, control, healing, and destruction can emerge from the same connection.
With “Acid Bloom,” Lyric continues to establish herself as one of modern rock’s most compelling emerging voices, combining emotionally vulnerable songwriting, explosive production, and ambitious cinematic storytelling. Demner’s unmistakable voice and commanding presence deepen the release’s emotional intensity, resulting in a collaboration that feels both deeply personal and completely unrestrained.
STREAM "Acid Bloom"
Lyric Noel is built around personifying Lyric Hollar’s lived experience with different mental illnesses and emotional struggles. This project exists to say the things people are usually expected to carry quietly, the intrusive thoughts, the instability, the exhaustion of trying to appear okay. Lyric writes from inside that reality, not from metaphor or distance, turning pain into something raw, visible, and honest. The work does not soften or romanticize struggle, but it does make it beautiful in its truth, giving listeners language and reflection for experiences they already know but rarely hear spoken out loud.
As a band, Lyric Noel amplifies that voice with intention. Alongside guitarist, primary composer, and producer Russell Hollar, guitarist Robby Gray, and drummer Jerrin Castillo, the project blends heavy, atmospheric, and alternative elements into music and visuals that match the weight of Lyric’s message. That honesty has connected with more than 900,000 people across social platforms and is now entering its next chapter through a new partnership with Judge and Jury Records. Lyric Noel exists because it is not built on image or trend, but on lived truth, emotional visibility, and the courage to anthropomorphize these intense emotions.
Today, dread rock superstar WEDNESDAY 13 gives us the second sampling from his forthcoming triumphant live album, Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025 out September 25, 2026 via Napalm Records. Recorded in front of over 700,000 adoring festival goers, this rendition of the Transylvania 90210 classic "I Want You Dead" captures all the piss and vinegar Mr. Motherfucker has built his legacy on. Exhilarating, incendiary, and catchy as all hell, the hooks are undeniable, taking hold of the entire audience. We may not have been there to experience the dark excellence of Weds and co, but we can live vicariously through this record!
Check Out The Official Music Video for "I Want You Dead" Below:
Pre-Order Your Copy of Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025 HERE.
WEDNESDAY 13 will be touring extensively this summer and fall, first hitting the UK for both the Bloodstock and Firevolt festivals, amongst some local dates. Afterwards, the band returns to North America for the Shocktober Blood tour, joined by Dead on Sunday and Above Snakes, before traveling back across the pond to Europe for the Cursed Blessings co-headliner with The Birthday Massacre. See below for a complete list of dates.
WEDNESDAY 13 ON TOUR:
7/11 — Glendale, AZ — Mad Monster Party 2026
CRUEL SUMMER UK 2026:
8/6 — Southend-on-Sea, UK — Chinnery's
8/7 — Derby, UK — Bloodstock Festival
8/8 — Stockport, UK — Firevolt Festival
8/9 — Newport, UK — Corn Exchange
SHOCKTOBER BLOOR TOUR:
w/ Dead On A Sunday*
* = Dead On A Sunday Not Appearing
9/23 — San Jose, CA — The Ritz*
9/25 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
9/26 — Portland, OR — Dante’s
9/27 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
9/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
9/30 — Las Vegas, NV — Backstage Bar
10/1 — Anaheim, CA — Parish @ House of Blues
10/2 — Pomona, CA — Glass House
10/3 — Fresno, CA — Sanctuary
10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — Teragram Ballroom*
10/5 — Mesa, AZ — Rosetta Room*
10/6 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
10/8 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theater
10/9 — McHenry, IL — The Vixen*
10/10 — Flint, MI — Machine Shop*
10/11 — Lakewood, OH — Mercury Music Lounge*
10/13 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
10/14 — Lowell, MA — Taffeta Music Hall
10/15 — Harrisburg, PA — Capitol City Music Hall
10/16 — Syracuse, NY — The Song & Dance
10/17 — Bensalem, PA — Broken Goblet
10/18 — Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
10/20 — Leesburg, VA — Tally Ho
10/22 — Raleigh, NC — Chapel of Bones
10/23 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
10/24 — Columbus, OH — The Kings of Clubs
10/26 — Nashville, TN — Basement East
10/27 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s Nightclub
10/28 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
10/30 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
10/31 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater*
CURSED BLESSINGS EUROPEAN TOUR:
Co-headliner with The Birthday Massacre
Direct Support from Killus
* = WEDNESDAY 13 Only
11/23 — Prague, CZ — Futurum Prague
11/24 — Leipzig, DE — Conne Island *
11/25 — Cologne, DE — Volta
11/26 — Liège, BE — Reflektor
11/28 — Paris, FR — Chavaux
11/29 — Rotterdam, NL — Baroeg
11/30 — Bochum, DE — Matrix *
12/1 — Hamburg, DE — Knust *
12/2 — Berlin, DE — Lido *
12/4 — Dresden, DE — Beatpol
12/5 — Budapest, HU — Dürer Kert
12/7 — Zurich, CH — Dynamo Saal
12/8 — Munich, DE — Backstage
12/9 — Mannheim, DE — MS Connexion Complex
WEDNESDAY 13 ARE:
Wednesday 13 — Vocals
Jack Tankersely — Guitar
Ashes — Lead Guitar
Troy Doebbler — Bass
Mike Dupke — Drums
Comprised of members from British Columbia, Canada and Stockholm, Sweden, progressive act CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE has unveiled "Entropic Harvester". This single release is the first offering to feature new vocalist Chad Bernatchez.
Accompanied with a lyric video, "Entropic Harvester" sees the the protagonist of the album's narrative set foot on a new world only to discover remnants of life. What remains is "a biomechanical spider-like machine that has consumed everything on the planet. Not out of malice, but because it believes life to be wasted energy", CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE explain.
Upon encountering the 'Entropic Harvester', the protagonist must fight for her life. The ensuing battle leads to the destruction of the machine, allowing the space adventurer to explore this new plain freely.
"Entropic Harvester" is one of the band's most technically demanding tracks. An eerie cinematic soundscape evokes the barren landscape of a consumed planet. Across the song, numerous time signature changes, the frequent development of the central motif, and multiple intricate guitar solos culminate into a complex yet fully immersive arrangement.
"Entropic Harvester" was produced, mixed and mastered by Ryan Koepke at Chromatic Variable Soundworks. Single cover artworks created by Ryan Koepke.
CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE Is:
Ryan Koepke (Guitar/Bass)
Chad Bernatchez (Vocals/Lyrics)
Connect With CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE:
Official Website: https://cepheidaevariable.com
Bandcamp: https://cepheidaevariable.bandcamp.com
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Sacramento outfit Soft Science presents 'Understand', the second offering from their fifth album 'Sand', released via Shelflife Records in North America and Spinout Nuggets in the UK. A reflection on time, memory, and emotional patience, the song drifts through the feeling of carrying someone close even as years pass, holding onto their words like echoes that refuse to fade.
A buoyant track with a glimmer of hope and Lush-infused vibes, at its heart, 'Understand' offers reassurance: when life becomes difficult, return to what is simple and true. Darkness may come, but so will another day—bringing space, breath, and the possibility that one day, everything will make sense.
Soft Science pairs shimmery atmosphere with a sense of restless momentum via their signature blend of dream pop, shoegaze and indie rock. Made up of longtime collaborators Katie Haley (lead vocals, percussion), Matt Levine (lead guitar), Ross Levine (guitar, backing vocals), Tony Cale (drums), Becky Cale (bass, backing vocals), and Hans Munz (atmospheric electronics), they craft immersive music defined by layered guitars, ethereal vocals, synth textures, and postpunk-influenced propulsion.
As of July 21, 'Understand' is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'Spinning' can also be found. The 'Sand' album will be released on CD and vinyl via Shelflife Records (US) and Spinout Nuggets (UK) on September 4.
ALBUM CREDITS
Lyrics written by Katie Haley & Ross Levine
All songs written by Katie Haley, Ross Levine, Matt Levine, Becky Cale & Tony Cale
except 'Thread', 'Without' and 'Sway' are written by
Katie Haley, Ross Levine, Matt Levine, Becky Cale, Tony Cale & Hanz Munz
Katie Haley - vocals, percussion
Ross Levine - backing vocals, synths, additional guitars
Matt Levine - guitar
Becky Cale - bass guitar, backing vocals
Tony Cale - drums
Hans Munz - additional electronics
Recorded at Shattered Records and The Pool House
Engineered by Jack O'Donnell
Additional Engineering by Ross Levine
Mixed by Kev Bolus at OneEleven
Mastered by Antony Ryan at Red Red Paw
Produced by Soft Science
Artwork by John Conley
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After 25 years, Misery Index continue to stand tall at the forefront of extreme music. The band, which features current and former members of Dying Fetus and Pig Destroyer, started 2026 off strong by re-signing to Season of Mist. Now, as they prepare to embark on a headline tour of Europe and the United Kingdom, the firebrands are unleashing their first new single in four years. While still the product of their high-intensity combination of death metal and grindcore, “Feral Future” answers the call of the wild.
“‘Feral Future’ is about changing the way we think about our relationship with nature”, Misery Index bassist and vocalist Jason Netherton says. “Nature isn’t something we rule over or exist outside of. It’s something we are immersed in everywhere all the time. This song champions the rewilding of damaged and corrupted human spaces and reclaims a more feral connection that respects the sublime wonder of nature”.
Watch the lyric video for “Feral Future” below.
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Misery Index An Epitaph for Endtimes EU + UK Summer Tour 2026
July 28 - Helsinki, Finland @ Kult [TICKETS]
July 30 - Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air [TICKETS]
August 1 - Dortmund, Germany @ Dortmund Death Fest [TICKETS]
August 2 - Saint Maurice de Gourdans, France @ Sylak Open Air [TICKETS]
August 4 - Deinze, Belgium @ Elpee [TICKETS]
August 5 - The Hague, Netherlands @ Musicon [TICKETS]
August 6 - Schlotheim, Germany @ Party San Open Air [TICKETS]
August 8 - Swansea, United Kingdom @ Sin City [TICKETS]
August 9 - Manchester, United Kingdom @ Rebellion [TICKETS]
August 11 - Bridgwater, United Kingdom @ The Cobblestones [TICKETS]
August 13 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage [TICKETS]
August 14 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze [TICKETS]
August 15 - Sulingen, Germany @ Reload Festival [TICKETS]
On “Feral Future”, Misery Index keep their social commentary razor-sharp. The band’s new single was one of the very first songs written for their upcoming eighth full-length and its untamed energy helped shape the album’s thematic core. Adam Jarvis pounds his drums until they’re one with the dirt while Mark Kloeppel and Darin Morris sharpen their axes into a filthy headbanging groove.
“This is our future”, Netherton growls during its final blood-pumping sprint. “Feral Future” might be a grim warning for the fate of our planet, but for Misery Index, it’s a sign of more greatness to come.
The lyric video for “Feral Future” was created by Cloud Motion Design.
Misery Index previously released Live in Munich (2013), The Killing Gods (2014) and Rituals of Power (2019) with Season of Mist. The Killing Gods and Rituals of Power are available now through the label’s web shop.
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“Misery Index is a band for the hellish news cycle we are all trapped in”, Invisible Oranges wrote in a review of Complete Control.
Now, having toured their previous album extensively since 2022, Misery Index are back with Season of Mist ahead of their upcoming eighth full-length album. The band released their first new single in four years, “Feral Future”, ahead of their An Epitaph for Endtimes European and United Kingdom summer tour.
Lineup
Jason Netherton - Bass, Vocals
Mark Kloeppel - Guitar, Vocals
Darin Morris - Lead guitar
Adam Jarvis - Drums
Songwriting credits
Music by Jason Netherton and Adam Jarvis
Lyrics by Jason Netherton
Production credits
Mixed by Ricardo Borges
Mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios
Booking contact
Enzo Marangelli (enzo@decibel-touring.com)
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/misery-index/41588457
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Following last week's single release, MARILYN MANSON has unveiled the official music video for ‘Front Toward Enemy,’ directed by Henri Alexander Levy. The track is the latest offering from his forthcoming album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, due August 14th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Building on the release of the album's lead single, "Exit Wound," "Front Toward Enemy" continues the dark, cinematic vision of One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, the highly anticipated second installment in MANSON's latest sinister sonic odyssey, co-written and co-produced with Tyler Bates.
One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 will arrive days before the start of his late summer co-headline tour with ROB ZOMBIE. Visit MarilynManson.com for a complete list of MANSON’s 2026 worldwide tour dates.
Stream ‘Front Toward Enemy’: https://mm.bfan.link/front-toward-enemy
Pre-Order One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2: https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2
‘FRONT TOWARD ENEMY’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:
In addition to standard formats, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is available as the “Claymore Edition” vinyl, a deluxe collector's variant limited to just 1,800 copies worldwide and available exclusively through the Nuclear Blast Merch Store.
Purchase here: https://mm.bfan.link/front-toward-enemy/nuclearBlast
One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including a limited box set and accompanying apparel at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2
MARILYN MANSON & ROB ZOMBIE Co-Headline Tour Dates w / THE HU & ORGY
Aug 20 - West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 21 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 23 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 24 - Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater ^+
Aug 26 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center ^+
Aug 27 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center ^+
Aug 29 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake ^+
Aug 30 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater ^+
Sep 1 - Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 2 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center ^+
Sep 4 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ^+
Sep 5 - Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 6 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center ^+
Sep 9 - St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater ^+
Sep 10 - Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater ^+
Sep 12 - Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre *^+
Sep 14 - West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 16 - Airway Heights, WA @ BECU Live at Northern Quest +
Sep 17 - Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 18 - Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater ^+
Sep 20 - Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord ^+
* Not a Live Nation show
^ With The Hu
+ With Orgy
MARILYN MANSON Headline & Festival Dates
Oct 15 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore
Oct 17 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theatre
Oct 18 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theatre
Oct 21 - Austin, TX - Emo’s
Oct 22 - Austin, TX - Emo’s
Oct 24 - Fort Worth, TX - Sick New World Texas
Oct 31 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern (SOLD OUT)
Nov 1 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern (SOLD OUT)
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KING ULTRAMEGA, the all-star tribute project honoring the music and legacy of Chris Cornell, returns with its latest single, “Birth Ritual,” a reimagining of the SOUNDGARDEN deep cut originally featured on the legendary Singles movie soundtrack. Arriving one day after what would have been Cornell’s 58th birthday, the release also lands amid the continued celebration of Singles’ 30th anniversary, adding another layer of meaning to a track forever tied to the film, its era-defining soundtrack and the Seattle sound Cornell helped shape.
The new version brings together Matt Cameron, the legendary SOUNDGARDEN drummer who co-wrote and performed on the original track, Mark Menghi (bass & producer), and Lzzy Hale (vocals) and Joe Hottinger (guitar) of HALESTORM. The result is a tribute that honors the song’s raw power while bringing fresh fire to one of the most explosive moments in Cornell’s catalog. The result is a tribute that honors the song’s raw power while bringing fresh fire to one of the most explosive moments in Cornell’s catalog.
For Menghi, KING ULTRAMEGA has grown into something larger than a covers project.
“KING ULTRAMEGA has become more than a cover project; it feels like a living tribute to Chris Cornell’s entire creative spirit,” says Menghi. “If you notice the trend of KING ULTRAMEGA releases thus far, we cover all aspects of Chris’ career—spanning different albums, bands and solo records—with no more than one song from any given release. ‘Birth Ritual’ was originally featured on the legendary Singles movie soundtrack, and it has always been one of my favorite SOUNDGARDEN songs. It was important to me to give a tip of the cap to a phenomenal film—which Chris famously cameos in—and a soundtrack that perfectly defined that entire era. I still have my original VHS of the movie! Even our artwork for this release is a direct nod to the movie’s fictional band, ‘CITIZEN DICK.’”
When it came time to build the lineup for “Birth Ritual,” Cameron’s involvement was essential.
“Bringing in Matt was essential,” Menghi continues. “Having the guy who actually lived that experience—and is famously in the movie performing the OG version of this song live from behind the drum kit in one of the scenes—gives our version an undeniable, authentic energy. Getting to lock in on bass with Matt driving the drums was an absolute dream. Pairing our rhythm section with the sheer power of Lzzy and Joe took this track to the stratosphere. Lzzy completely channels that raw Cornell vocal grit, and Joe’s guitar work is just blistering. Together, I believe we honored the history while bringing fresh energy to it.”
“Birth Ritual” also marks the second time a member of SOUNDGARDEN has performed with KING ULTRAMEGA, following Kim Thayil’s appearance on “The Day I Tried to Live.”
“Humbled, grateful, and completely surreal,” Menghi says. “Between having Matt on ‘Birth Ritual’ and Kim Thayil laying down guitars on ‘The Day I Tried to Live,’ it’s an absolute full-circle moment for me. SOUNDGARDEN has been woven into my creative DNA since a very young age. To have the very architects of that definitive Seattle sound validate what we are doing by stepping into our world and re-recording these tracks with us... it’s truly insane to think about. I’m just incredibly thankful for the opportunity.”
The "Birth Ritual" Lineup Is:
Vocals: Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM)
Guitars: Joe Hottinger (HALESTORM)
Bass: Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANCE)
Drums: Matt Cameron (SOUNDGARDEN)
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GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO; and drummer ALEX RÜDINGER — are thrilled to announce their Fall 2026 headline tour plans.
The tour marks the somewhat unofficial start of Trivium's next era, with new music on the way soon. The band plans to debut new material on stage as well.
The band will hit the road on November 5 in St. Petersburg, Florida and run through December 19 in Charlotte, North Carolina for a North American headline run with In Flames, Orbit Culture, Fit for an Autopsy, and Frozen Soul in tow. It is a truly stacked lineup that cannot and should not be missed.
Pre-sale options launch today, Tuesday, July 21 at 10am local time. General tickets go on sale on Friday, July 24 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.
"This fall's Trivium tour is a huge one for us," the band declares. "The lineup is stacked from top to bottom, and we're honored to have special guests In Flames, who not only influenced our early years but continue to prove time and again why they're one of the greatest metal bands of all time. With Orbit Culture, Fit For An Autopsy, and Frozen Soul rounding out the bill, we can't wait to get out there, kick off this next era of Trivium with Rudi behind the kit, and give you a taste of the new music we've been working on. We'll see you soon!"
TRIVIUM ON TOUR:
WITH IN FLAMES, ORBIT CULTURE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, + FROZEN SOUL:
11/5 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
11/6 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
11/7 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
11/8 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
11/10 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
11/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
11/12 — New York, NY — Terminal 5
11/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
11/15 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
11/17 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
11/18 — Toronto, ON — GCT Theatre
11/20 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
11/21 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
11/22 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
11/24 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle
11/25 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory at The District
11/27 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/28 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
11/29 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
12/2 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
12/3 — Las Vegas, NV — The Pearl
12/4 — Inglewood, CA — YouTube Theater
12/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic
12/7 — Penticton, BC — Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
12/8 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
12/9 — Seattle, WA — Paramount Theatre
12/11 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort — Grand Theatre
12/13 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom
12/15 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theatre
12/16 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse
12/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Citizen's Live at The Wylie
12/19 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
Joan of Arc Music signs acclaimed singer-songwriter Evan Bartels to Joan of Arc Records. The Nebraska-born, Nashville-based artist releases his self-penned debut song, “Thunder” on August 14. Listen to a live acoustic performance of “Thunder” BELOW.
Known for his powerful baritone and human storytelling, Bartels has earned widespread respect for songs that explore faith, longing, redemption, and the lives of everyday people with honesty and compassion. Raised in the prairie town of Tobias, Nebraska, he has built a devoted following through an authentic songwriting style that blends Americana, Folk, and Country influences.
“The minute I heard Evan Bartels perform, I felt every lyric he sang, and I wanted to join his journey,” explains Cindy Mabe, Founder and CEO of Joan of Arc Music. “He is such a needed artist. He paints portraits of yearning for something more, deep rooted in American rural grit and his lyrics connect to the spirit of the journey of being a human. I am so proud to welcome him to the Joan of Arc Music family, and I can’t wait to see the impact he will continue to make with his music.”
“Cindy Mabe is a champion of songs and stories,” shares Bartels. “With her guidance along with the entire Joan of Arc Music team, I truly am standing among giants that I’m inspired by and immensely grateful to work with. I believe to have a lasting and impactful career in this business one of the most important things is being in the right place at the right time. There is no better time than now and there is no better place than Joan of Arc Music.”
“Thunder” marks the beginning of a new creative chapter for Bartels who is working with producer Ryan Hewitt (Lumineers, Avett Brothers). He is currently in the studio working on his new album which will be released next year.
About Evan Bartels
Evan Bartels is a Nebraska-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose powerful baritone and deeply human storytelling have made him a distinctive voice in contemporary Americana. Raised in the tiny prairie town of Tobias, Nebraska, a community of just over 100 people, Bartels draws inspiration from rural life, faith, longing, and redemption. Telling stories about ordinary people with extraordinary depth and compassion, he crafts songs that are intimate, emotionally resonant, and unflinchingly honest. Bartels began writing songs, playing guitar, and performing at age 13, honing his craft in a backyard recording space his father built, affectionately known as Coop Studio.
Bartels earned national recognition with his 2017 debut album, The Devil, God & Me, and has since grown a devoted audience through Promised Land (2019), Lonesome (2021), and his 2025 EP, To Make You Cry. Recorded live with little more than acoustic guitar and vocals in his handmade cabin outside Nashville, the EP captures the stripped-down honesty and vulnerability that define his work.
Known for his compelling live performances and poetic songwriting, Bartels has toured with Charles Wesley Godwin, Brothers Osborne, and Paul Cauthen. He has appeared at major festivals including AmericanaFest, Mile of Music, C2C: Country to Country, BST Hyde Park, and The Long Road Festival. Bartels recently signed with Joan of Arc Records and will release his first single, “Thunder,” on August 14. For more information, visit www.evanbartels.com.
About Joan of Arc Music
Joan of Arc Music is a comprehensive 360 entertainment company founded by music industry visionary Cindy Mabe, dedicated to preserving the legacy of country music while championing its future through artist development, label services, publishing, management, TV/film production, and philanthropic impact. Operating through four integrated pillars - Joan of Arc Entertainment, Joan of Arc Studio Works, Joan of Arc Ventures, and Joan of Arc Music Preservation Foundation—the company preserves the roots of American storytelling while fostering a culture where creativity is driven by purpose, craft and truth. Mabe brings decades of proven success developing country music's biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley, among others. Joan of Arc Music has secured a strategic distribution partnership with Warner Records Nashville and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.joanofarcmusic.com.
L to R: Aaron Rice (Rice and Neely), Evan Bartels, Cindy Mabe (Joan of Arc Music), Rico Csabai (Intelligent Noise) | Photo Credit: Seth Holland
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).
Photo Credit: Spidey Smith
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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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
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM
Venue: House of Blues, 1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/the-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary-celebration-of-life-concert-tickets-VND0R2:
General admission - $50.00 plus service charges
VIP packages - $100.00 plus service charges
Merch: Exclusive show merch will be available day of
For more on the Transformers brand, including toys and entertainment, follow @Transformers on Facebook and @TransformersOfficial on Instagram and TikTok.
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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."
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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
