Teen Mortgage Share Animated "Democracy Manifest" Video — WATCH // Touring This Fall With Rise Against + Alkaline Trio

With a blistering, no-frills assault, Baltimore punk duo TEEN MORTGAGE —guitarist/vocalist James Guile and drummer Ed Barakauskas — deliver raw, fuzzed-out riffs over pounding, minimalist drums, locking into a relentless groove that feels equal parts grit-infused punk and hardcore urgency.

Today, they share "Democracy Manifest." It was produced with Teen Mortgage collaborator Kenny Eaton and mixed and mastered by Caeser Edmunds (Beach House, Wet Leg, Code Orange).

 Watch the video Below. 

The video is a collaboration between Teen Mortgage and acclaimed animation studio EraserDread. The video collides the biting lyrics of "Democracy Manifest" with the current landscape in the world.

"'Democracy Manifest' manifested itself naturally. As the USA draws closer to resembling Big Brother and Oceania in 1984, we needed to vent our frustrations around having to engage with a society that takes everything and gives little to nothing back; each and every facet of American life has become a scam," the band declares.

"Democracy Manifest" hits with immediate, irresistible bounce — fun, punchy, and wired with an authentic punk spirit that takes aim at the powers that be. Teen Mortgage turn frustration into fuel, delivering unifying riot music. The track is pure sugar-rush chaos: thumping, unhinged, and grinning while it flips off everything broken about the world right now. Like all of the best punk artists before them, Teen Mortgage delivers a high-voltage way to confront the realities shaping everyday life right now, channeling anger into something communal, cathartic, and undeniably alive. "Democracy Manifest" at its core, is two middle fingers with a killer hook.

Teen Mortgage's recent recent live performance at alt-favorite KEXP is sweaty, stripped-down, and confrontational, with zero dead space — just pure, amplified energy from start to finish. Recorded during their successful Spring 2026 tour run with Joyce Manor, the KEXP team captured the essence of the D.C. duo's DIY ethos in one of the most impressive displays of punk rock of recent memory. Watch the TEEN MORTGAGE x KEXP session here.

Ready to take their debut Roadrunner Records LP, Devil Ultrasonic Dream, on the road again, the band will spend most of the fall on the road, including stops at this summer's Rocklahoma (Pryor, OK), Riot Fest (Chicago, IL), Vans Warped Tour (Orlando, FL) and more. TEEN MORTGAGE will be joining punk rock mainstays, Rise Against and Alkaline Trio, for a trip around the States starting September 22 in Dallas, TX. All dates are below.

For rock fans still chasing that jolt of something real, loud, and dangerous, TEEN MORTGAGE aren't asking for your attention — they are demanding it. As the genre evolves, the duo stand at the front of the charge, and ignoring them isn't just a miss — it's a mistake.

TEEN MORTGAGE ON TOUR:
8/7—Caminha, PT—SonicBlast 2026
8/11—Ilirska Bistrica, SI—Mladinski Klub Nade Zagar Ilirska Bistrica
8/12—Tolmin, SI—Punk Rock Holiday 2026
8/13—Budapest, HU—Sziget Fesztivál
8/15—Seelbach, DE—Hoflärm
8/16—Wiesbaden, DE—Schlachthof Wiesbaden
8/17—Leipzig, DE—Täubchenthal
8/19—Ultrecht, NL—De Helling
8/20—Bochum, DE—Matrix Bochum
8/21—Biddinghuizen, NL—Lowlands Festival 2026
8/22—Hasselt, BE—Pukkelpop 2026
8/25—Sheffield, UK—Yellow Arch Studios
8/26—Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK—Think Tank
8/28—Glasgow, UK—Room 2
8/29—Cardiff, UK—Clwb Ifor Bach
8/30—Tunbridge Wells, UK—Tunbridge Wells Forum
9/5—Pryor, OK—Rocklahoma 2026
9/18—Chicago, IL—Riot Fest 2026

WITH RISE AGAINST + ALKALINE TRIO:
9/22—Dallas, TX—South Side Ballroom
9/23—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheater
9/25—Clearwater, FL—The BayCare Sound
9/26—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre
9/27—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater
9/30—New York, NY—The Rooftop At Pier 17
10/1—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall At Fenway
10/3—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony Summer Stage
10/4—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore Philadelphia
10/6—Chesterfield, MO—The Factory
10/7—Waukee, IA—Vibrant Music Hall
10/9—Council Bluffs, IA—Stir Concert Cave-Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
10/10—Milwaukee, WI—The Rave
10/12—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
10/14—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre
10/15—Albuquerque, NM—Revel
10/17—Las Vegas, NV—Pearl Concert Theater At Palms Casino Resort
10/18—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union Event Center
10/20—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater
10/22—San Francisco, CA—The Masonic
10/23—Irvine, CA—Great Park Live

FESTIVAL:
11/14—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour Orlando 2026

I C Red Unleash "Thermal" EP — LISTEN // Band Shares "Killing Me" Video

I C RED officially launched in 2026, but the force behind it has been building toward this moment for years. They grew up in the music industry, learning it from the inside, taking hits, sharpening their sound, and earning their instincts the hard way. What started as a tightknit team with a shared history evolved into something heavier, darker, and more intentional. An industrial-leaning rock project built on aggressive energy, cinematic production, and hooks that stick.

Their first breach into the system was "Industry Superstar" hit March 6. It was the opening transmission that marked the start of the rollout and the world of I C RED coming online. The band's bold, high impact, and visually cohesive look blends modern heaviness with electronic textures and a concept driven aesthetic that is as striking as the music itself. In a world where everyone is overstimulated, distracted, and numb, I C RED is here to break the trance and make people feel emotion again 

Today, the band shares it debut EP, Thermal. Listen here. 

The band also shared the video for "KILLING ME." Watch it Below:

"At a time when everyone is distracted, overstimulated and increasingly numb, the transmissions on THERMAL were designed to cut through the noise.... to wake you up and make you feel your emotions again. If this record makes you feel something, then the transmissions did the job," says the band.

"We've always been drawn to industrial music, but we also love the huge hooks and impact of modern active rock and metal. THERMAL came from wanting to force those two worlds together and create something that feels both mechanical and human."

CARBONSTONE Unleashes Anthem of Defiance with New Single "NOT LIKE THIS" — A Raw and Relentless Declaration of Survival

“Some wounds don’t bleed on the outside.

‘Not Like This’ is for everyone fighting battles no one else can see.”

CARBONSTONE has set the rock world ablaze with the release of their searing new single,

"Not Like This" a visceral, bone rattling anthem that cuts straight to the core of the human experience and refuses to let go.

Born from the wreckage of manipulation, self doubt, and the harrowing journey of losing oneself, "Not Like This" is not simply a song, it is a battle cry. It is the sound of someone standing at the edge of their own destruction, staring into the abyss, and choosing with every last ounce of strength, to fight back.

"Not Like This explores the scars left behind by manipulation, self doubt, and the feeling of losing yourself while searching for a way back. At its heart, the song is a declaration of defiance a refusal to surrender, even when everything feels as though it is falling apart." — CARBONSTONE

With crushing instrumentation that mirrors the chaos of an unraveling mind, and lyrics that strike with the precision of someone who has lived every single word, "Not Like This" showcases CARBONSTONE at their most raw, most honest, and most powerful. The track builds with an undeniable tension, a slow burning fury that erupts into a wall of sound, echoing the exact moment when enough becomes enough.

CARBONSTONE'S latest evolution sees collaborations with heavy-hitters like

Jonny Santos of Spineshank, pushing their sound into even more volatile territory. Whether it’s the adrenaline-soaked “Standoff” or the brooding menace of earlier tracks like “AM Trauma”, Carbonstone isn’t just making music—they’re setting the fuse to explode the status quo.

Ian Munsick Releases New Song, “Palomino Eyes,” Off Upcoming Album

Wyoming native Ian Munsick continues to intertwine those Western themes he’s known for into his latest release, “Palomino Eyes,” available now. Listen Below.
 
Written by Munsick and Phil O’Donnell, “Palomino Eyes” places a cowboy’s lens onto rose-colored glasses, emphasizing the beauty of how the world is seen through a partner’s eyes.“Nine times out of ten a song title hits me days, weeks, months or even years before I actually sit down to write it. It’s extremely rare that an idea is born and I have the time and creative juice to write it from start to finish,” Munsick explains. “But when I was driving through the farmland of Tennessee on my way to write with one of my favorite songwriters, Phil O’Donnell, I saw a beautiful Palomino hanging by the fence with enamoring blue eyes. I thought to myself, ‘I have one of those waiting for me at home… Caroline.’” 
 
He continues, “We wrote ‘Palomino Eyes’ in a few hours, unsure which part was the chorus and which part was the verse. That’s probably one of the reasons why it’s my personal favorite song on the album. It doesn’t follow a formula. It’s free and untamed, just like that Palomino and my beautiful wife.”
 
“Palomino Eyes” is the latest release off Munsick’s upcoming studio album, The Mountain Goat. Spanning 15 tracks, The Mountain Goat is Munsick’s first independent release via WEST TO THE REST RECORDS in partnership with Triple Tigers Records, and was produced by Munsick, Jeremy Spillman and Mike Robinson. Pre-save HERE. 
 
Additionally, five D2C fan packs are available to pre-order on his online store, including an exclusive autographed zoetrope vinyl. Pre-order HERE.

Along with co-producing the album, Munsick also played an extensive role in the instrumentation heard on the record. In total, Munsick is credited with playing nine different instruments: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki and kazoo, as well as lending background vocals and programming.
 
Munsick promises to deliver fans a memorable tour of the west with a series of shows during album release week, as well as the launch of his Schaefer Outfitter clothing line on August 18. As part of “The Road to The Mountain Goat,” Munsick’s official album release show will be held at Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Park City, Utah on August 22 as part of the Deer Valley Concert Series. 
 
Founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Schaefer Outfitter has spent four decades providing western wear to working cowboys and ranchers. Their collection with Munsick will include custom pearl snap shirts, outerwear, hats and graphic tees designed collaboratively between Munsick and the Schaefer team. Fans can enter to win a signed piece of the collection HERE.
 
Munsick is also partnering with The Landmark Hotel & Casino to open the Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill in Deadwood, S.D on September 18. Built between 1894-1920, The Landmark is Deadwood’s largest historic structure at approximately 35,000 square feet. The Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill will reside within over 2,600 square feet of the footprint. The venue will promote and celebrate country and western music with old school country bar decor, along with two performance stages, one indoors and one outdoors.
 
The Road to The Mountain Goat Shows:
Aug 21 || Minden, NV || TJ's Corral Outdoor
Aug 22 || Park City, UT || Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater
Aug 25 || Morrison, CO || Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 28 || Pueblo, CO || Colorado State Fair
Sept 11 || San Angelo, TX || Black Buck Amphitheater 
Sept 12 || Albuquerque, NM | New Mexico State Fair
Sept 18 || Deadwood, SD || Deadwood Jam

About Ian Munsick:
As one of modern country’s few Rocky Mountain artists – and the only one to merge its timeless traditions with an electrifying roots-pop edge – Wyoming native Ian Munsick lives in the wild places few singer-songwriters go. Yet with his fourth album, The Mountain Goat, he climbs farther out on his creative ledge than ever. Marking his first independent album on WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records, Munsick remains as sure footed as his project’s fearless namesake, thriving in the isolation of a Western-flavored modern country frontier. Racking up over one billion career streams with previous albums Coyote Cry, White Buffalo, and Eagle Feather, Munsick has produced one RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) – No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown – plus two Gold-certified hits: “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Spotify, CMT, and the Grand Ole Opry were among those to recognize Munsick’s vision, and concertgoers across the globe have found a Western authenticity that can’t be faked. Munsick made history in 2025, becoming the first Wyoming-born artist to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days – the iconic rodeo known as the “Daddy of ‘Em All” – and with The Mountain Goat, his quest to bring Western mystique to modern fans continues. Fusing genuine tradition with cutting-edge sonics, 15 tracks feature an “earthy” new organic undercurrent, with the multi-instrumental master more connected to his acoustic roots – and more protective of his territory.

KOE WETZEL EXPANDS THE NIGHT CHAMPION WITH ELLA LANGLEY DUET “JADED” OUT NOW

Following a week of building fan speculation and the excitement that followed as Koe Wetzel officially announced his reunion with Ella Langley on new radio single “Jaded,” the aching duet is available everywhere now. Marking the pair’s first collaboration since Gold-certified “That’s Why We Fight,” the song arrives as another bold chapter in Wetzel's critically acclaimed The Night Champion era. Listen Below.
 
“Ella’s been one of my favorite people to write and sing with for a long time,” says Wetzel. “We recorded ‘That's Why We Fight’ early on in both of our careers, and getting back in a room together was something we talked about every time we saw each other. When she sings, you believe it and I’m excited we could get this one out there to the fans."
 
“Koe and I have known each other and been friends for a long time,” adds Langley. “He was one of the first artists I ever got to collaborate with and one of the first I went out on the road with back in 2022. Getting to write and record another song together is special.” 
 
Co-written by Wetzel, Langley, Jordan Schmidt and ERNEST, “Jaded” continues the creative momentum of The Night Champion, which led VICE to proclaim, “Koe Wetzel is making music you think no one makes anymore...It is—from front to back—Southern-fried alt rock steeped in whiskey and served with a side of grunge posture.” Standout album track “Nowhere Fast” was also recently named by The New Yorker’s Kelefa Sanneh as one of the three best songs of 2026 so far, alongside a new release from Ariana Grande and viral Cuban hit “Dichavate.”
 
The release also arrives alongside a new Rolling Stone feature chronicling the making of The Night Champion and the evolution of Wetzel’s career as well as his creative partnership with producer Gabe Simon.
 
“Jaded” continues the creative momentum of the June release, which Wetzel quickly followed with five additional songs written and recorded alongside the album’s original 11 tracks, showcasing the fearless songwriting, hard-earned perspective and genre-bending approach that have earned him a devoted fanbase across the globe.
 
With The Night Champion World Tour underway now, fans across the U.S., Canada and Australia have a front-row seat to Wetzel’s latest chapter, with a setlist packed with new music alongside fan favorites spanning his catalog. Shane Smith & The Saints, Ole 60, Wyatt Flores, Corey Kent, Wade Bowen, Bayker Blankenship, Kolby Cooper and Logan Jahnke join as support across varying dates.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming shows, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com. Follow on TikTok@Koe_Wetzel and on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic.

About Koe Wetzel
Roughneck, rule-breaking, red-dirt rocking, Koe Wetzel forged a harder kind of country that drew on grunge, rock and Texas’s outlaw sound. Starting as a kid in a beat-up van, he rose to regional then national prominence. Headlining arena tours even before signing with Columbia, his raw, unabashed music that prompted the cover headline on touring bible Pollstar “Red Dirt Renegade Smashes Confines and Rocks the F out!” found even greater success in the mainstream. Wetzel’s 4x Platinum hit “High Road,” his debut Country radio single, spent five weeks at No. 1 and became the most played record of 2025. The Night Champion, his wildly anticipated new project out now, amplifies all the pieces of Wetzel’s musical attack to deliver an album that takes 2025’s American Music Awards Favorite Rock Album and Favorite Country Song nominee to deeper places.
 
Exhaustively touring the U.S., Europe and Australia, Wetzel built a global audience, amassing over 6.6 billion worldwide audio streams en route to 15 RIAA certifications. Having appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “This Past Weekend with Theo Von,” covers of USA Today, the LA Times, Pollstar, Billboard and more, he kicked off 2026 playing to over 70,000 fans at the storied Houston Rodeo. His 50+ date The Night Champion World Tour sees the fever pitch growing for the Pittsburg, Texan who’s tough, tender, ready to shoot out the lights, but also willing to reckon with where he comes from.
 
About Ella Langley
Ella Langley is a multi-Platinum, chart-topping, and award-winning country artist whose unmistakable voice and fearless songwriting have made her one of the genre’s most defining new stars. After breaking out with her acclaimed debut album hungover, Langley entered her next chapter with Dandelion, her Platinum sophomore album that debuted at No. 1 and was executive produced alongside Miranda Lambert and Ben West.
 
Rooted in growth, self-reflection, and lived-in storytelling, Dandelion features standout hits including the 4X Platinum, chart-topping “Choosin’ Texas” and Platinum-certified single “Be Her.” From sold-out stages to record-breaking hits, Langley continues to redefine what it means to be a modern country star.
 
For more information, visit EllaLangley.com. Follow on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook

Miranda Lambert Previews 10/2 Album 'Crisco' with "Sunset Marquis," Out Now

Miranda Lambert continues to unveil her highly anticipated new album with today’s release of “Sunset Marquis.” The dreamy, California-soaked song adds another vibrant layer to the joyful creative spirit at the heart of Crisco, arriving October 2 via MCA. Listen Below and pre-order / pre-save the album HERE.
 
Written by Lambert alongside co-producer Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Waylon Payne and Ashley Monroe, “Sunset Marquis” is an homage to the iconic West Hollywood hotel that has long served as a creative refuge for musicians, actors and artists alike. Floating on a breezy, ’70s-inspired groove, the song captures the timeless allure of a place “where time stands still... where the stars come out and the music’s loud,” inviting listeners to slip away into its unmistakable atmosphere.
 
“I've been staying at the Sunset Marquis for close to 20 years,” shares Lambert. “Every time I'm there, you never know who you’re going to run into or what kind of memories you’re going to make. It has this timeless energy that feels like stepping into another era. When we wrote this song, I wanted listeners to be able to close their eyes and feel like they were there with us – to see it, smell it and experience the magic that’s made the Sunset Marquis such a special place for so many years.”
 
Released alongside the song is an official visualizer that brings the track’s nostalgic energy to life, featuring Lambert in a Cat O’Nine bodysuit with a gleaming vintage red convertible bathed in vibrant neon light as she channels the timeless glamour, romance and late-night mystique of the legendary hideaway that inspired the song.
 
“Sunset Marquis” also extends beyond the album, appearing in the forthcoming documentary If These Walls Could Rock, available to stream on digital platforms beginning next Friday, Aug. 14.
 
The song joins the previously released title track plus “Till The Going’s Gone” and GRAMMY-nominated duet “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton in previewing Crisco. Produced by Lambert and Frasure, the forthcoming album celebrates the many worlds that have always existed within country music as it nods to the genre’s shared history with disco music. Across 12 tracks, Lambert explores heartbreak and hope, highways and honky-tonks, rhinestones and roller skates, creating a record that feels both timeless and refreshingly alive while embracing every side of the artist fans have come to love: the storyteller, the wanderer, the romantic, the troublemaker, the traditionalist and the dreamer. 

About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. GRAMMY-nominated single “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton arrived recently as the biggest streaming debut of her career, with Rolling Stone praising its “dreamy disco groove and lovestruck devotion.” The song appears on her forthcoming album Crisco arriving October 2 via MCA. The new project follows her 2024’s GRAMMY-nominated Postcards from Texas, which continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

Lambert has taken those standards to become a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. She is also a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection as well as Idyllwind, her western clothing, accessories and footwear brand at Boot Barn. Her passion for animals inspired the creation of MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit which has raised over $13 million since inception to promote shelter pet adoption, support rescue organizations nationwide, advance spay & neuter and help shelters recover from natural disaster.
 
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LANIE GARDNER ANNOUNCES FADED POLAROIDS (DELUXE) ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 4

Following the success of her acclaimed album, Lanie Gardner will release Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) on September 4 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Available for pre-add/pre-save today, the expanded edition features three brand-new songs, continuing the musical journey that began with her Polaroids EP and evolved on Faded Polaroids. Fans can hear the first new release, "You Ain't My Daddy," below.

Alongside the album's original 18 tracks, which helped earn Gardner recognition as a “2025 Artist to Watch” by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY, Gardner worked with Kristian Bush on the deluxe edition to expand on the world of Faded Polaroids. With three new songs - "You Ain't My Daddy," "Bye Bye," and "Say It Sober” - she further showcases her fearless songwriting and unmistakable voice.

“Faded Polaroids felt like a resolution before stepping into the next chapter of my artistry, capturing the growing pains of my early twenties. With the deluxe edition, I’m reflecting on the woman I’ve become because of them,” Lanie shared. “These new songs solidify that evolution, and I hope they encourage women to trust themselves, reclaim their voices, and never settle for anything that makes them forget their worth. That’s exactly how I felt writing them.”

After teasing snippets across social media, Gardner let fans vote on which of the new songs they wanted to hear first and they chose "You Ain't My Daddy." Equal parts playful and defiant, the country-rock anthem pushes back against unsolicited opinions and expectations with sharp wit, gritty guitars and a singalong chorus. It's a reminder that no one else gets to decide who you are or how you choose to live your life. Go behind the scenes with Lanie and the making of the song here. 

The release arrives as Gardner continues her breakout year on Luke Bryan's “Word On The Street Tour,” bringing her music to audiences across the country. Since first capturing global attention with her viral cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams," Gardner has carved out a sound that blends the storytelling heart of country with the grit of rock, the soul of blues and the hooks of pop. With Faded Polaroids, Gardner continued defining her sound, and the deluxe edition pushes that evolution even further.

Gardner will continue on Luke Bryan’s “Word On The Street Tour” into the fall, before joining Jordan Davis and Ty Myers for select dates. Visit laniegardnermusic.com for ticket information.

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Gavin Adcock Releases Anthem for the “Workin’ Man”

Raised running cattle on a farm in Watkinsville, Georgia, Thrivin Here Records/Warner Records Nashville’s Gavin Adcock is no stranger to hard work. As he prepares for his third studio album in three years, The Day I Hang It Up, due October 2, Adcock arrives today with an anthem for the “Workin’ Man.” Listen Below.
 
Written by Gavin Adcock, Luke Laird and Jimi Bell, “Workin’ Man” equates the dedication and discipline required for a hard day’s work to a dependable love.
 
“This song is for working people. The kind of people who put in long hours, take pride in what they do and make time for the people they love,” remarks Adcock. “My fans live that life. They work hard all week and come to our shows ready to have a good time. It’s also about knowing what you deserve. If somebody isn’t treating you right, there’s someone else out there who will. There’s nothing like having a good, hardworking person by your side.”
 
In an effort to further honor his fans’ work ethic, Adcock personally asked them to submit videos of their blue collar, “Workin’ Man” jobs for a curated music video. The request, made via his Instagram account, received an overwhelming response with nearly 4,000 videos submitted. The final music video, featuring nearly 500 fans, arrives tomorrow, Aug. 7 at 5pm CT to commemorate the end of the work week.
 
With American Songwriter dubbing him a “modern-day outlaw…building a career reminiscent of artists like Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and more,” Adcock’s upcoming project is a continuation of the signature grit and adrenaline-fueled anthems that have garnered him over 2.4 billion career streams to-date. 
 

The Day I Hang It Up limited edition signed vinyl and standard vinyl and CD available for pre-order now HERE.

Showing no signs of slowing down, Adcock’s headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour is now underway with a rotating lineup of special guests including Pecos & The Rooftops, Corey Kent, Tyler Nance, Jake Worthington, The Creekers, Braxton Keith and Mack Geiger. The tour promises to deliver fans across 30 cities with a live show experience denoted by Music Row as a “rowdy, high-octane performance” which Adcock is known for. To purchase tickets for the tour, click HERE.
 
A proven must-see live performer, Adcock has SOLD OUT venues via multiple headline tours spanning cost-to-coast such as the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Gavin Adcock, his Actin’ Up Again (Again) Tour, and his Need To Tour. Most recently, Adcock joined Morgan Wallen for select dates on Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem Tour and his 2026 Still The Problem Tour, receiving explosive responses from audiences across the country. 
 
The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026
Aug 7 || Tacoma, Wash. || Dune Peninsula # ^                       
Aug 9 || Bend, Ore. || Hayden Homes Amphitheater # ^
Aug 14 || Bakersfield, Calif. || Dignity Health Theater $ ^
Aug 15 || Ontario, Calif. || Toyota Arena $ ^ 
Aug 28 || Columbus, Ohio ||KEMBA Live! Outdoor * %                  
Aug 29 || Cincinnati, Ohio || MegaCorp Pavilion Outdoor * %                     
 
Sep 11 || Cleveland, Ohio || Jacobs Pavilion # ^                     
Sep 17 || Lubbock, Texas || Cooks Garage * %                                  
Sep 19 || Round Rock, Texas || Round Rock Amp %                         
Sep 24 || Baton Rouge, La. || Raising Cane's River Center Arena * %                      
Sep 25 || Oxford, Miss. || SJB Pavilion * %                           
 
Oct 15 || Macon, Ga. || Atrium Health Amphitheater > %                 
Oct 16 || Birmingham, Ala. || Coca-Cola Amphitheater > %
Oct 17 || Little Rock, Ark. || First Security Amphitheater > %          
Oct 22 || Fishers, Ind. || Fishers Event Center $ ^ 
Oct 23 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Knoxville Civic Coliseum $ ^
Oct 24 || Cary, N.C. || Koka Booth Amphitheatre $ ^ 
Oct 29 || Charlotte, N.C. || Bojangles Coliseum > % 
Oct 30 ||Savannah, Ga. || Enmarket Arena > % 
Oct 31 || Estero, Fla. || Hertz Arena > %
 
Nov 6 || Boston, Mass. || MGM Music Hall at Fenway > %
Nov 7 || Reading, Penn. || Santander Arena > %
Nov 13 || Detroit, Mich. || Masonic Temple Theatre > %
Nov 14 || Grand Rapids, Mich. || Van Andel Arena > %
 
Dec 10 || Las Vegas, Nev. || The Theater at Virgin Hotels !
 
Opener denotations:
$: Pecos & The Rooftops
*: Corey Kent
^: Tyler Nance
#: Jake Worthington
%: The Creekers
>: Braxton Keith
!: Mack Geiger

ALISON NICHOLS FINDS THE SILVING LINING ON BOLD NEW ANTHEM "ALL HEAVEN BROKE LOOSE" – OUT NOW

Alison Nichols discovers that sometimes the best things happen after everything falls apart on her new release, "All Heaven Broke Loose," out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Written by Nichols with Natalie Stovall and Zach Manno, and produced by Will Rambeaux and Ilya Toshinskiy, the bold country-pop anthem transforms heartbreak into hope, celebrating the unexpected freedom that comes from starting over. Listen HERE. 

Built around the clever twist of its title, "All Heaven Broke Loose" flips a familiar phrase into something entirely its own. As Nichols sings about watching someone drive away, the song steadily trades heartbreak for healing, landing on a realization that echoes throughout the chorus: sometimes losing what you thought you wanted is exactly what leads you where you're meant to be. By the final chorus, lyrics like "I found me when I lost you" reveal a story that's less about the end of a relationship than the beginning of a new chapter.

"This song is about the last year of my life. It's been one crazy roller coaster of emotions. I signed my record deal, lost a relationship and had to figure out who I was on the other side of it. Looking back now, I can honestly say what felt like the worst thing that could've happened ended up making room for some of the best things. I hope anyone who's walking through heartbreak can hear this song and realize there's life after goodbye. Sometimes all heaven really does break loose," says Nichols.

Watch the official "All Heaven Broke Loose" music video Below:

Sonically, "All Heaven Broke Loose" was built as a big, bold country-pop statement. Bright metallic electric guitars, chiming steel and a driving rhythm section give the verses emotional weight before the soaring chorus delivers the exhilaration of moving forward. Balancing the sadness of heartbreak with the freedom of a fresh start, the track captures the moment when pain gives way to possibility.

Following the warmth of "Dressin' Down" and the carefree spirit of "Box Wine Problems," Nichols continues to reveal new dimensions of her artistry, pairing deeply personal storytelling with a modern country sound that feels both relatable and uplifting. "All Heaven Broke Loose" is another step forward for one of country's brightest emerging voices.

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Kenny Chesney, SILVER SANDS MARINA + the Reality of Albums

When Kenny Chesney decided to re-record “Carry On,” then add three tracks to the project he’d been working on, the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee thought he was just trying to maximize the potential for what became Silver Sands Marina. His 21st studio recording, though, turned into something the songwriter/superstar didn’t realize in the moment – only after he’d finished tweaking three new songs, finishing the sequence and listening to the entire project.
 
“There wasn’t a master plan,” admits the high-energy performer. “I wish I could say there was a master plan, but the truth is: the songs that felt like they belonged together knew something I didn’t. After the first couple listens to what became the final sequence, I realized, ‘This is an album.’
 
“With all the tracks, the playlists, the drops, I think we’ve forgotten the power of an actual collection of songs designed to work as a whole. Not 10 or 12 or even 18 great songs, but songs that have a relationship to each other, that speak to how life rolls out and happens.”
 
Having made the decision to follow his heart instead of merely doing what he’s always done, Chesney changed the game for what kinds of songs he was seeking – and what he wanted this project to be. Committing to brand new independent HEY NOW Records, the rule book went out the window and suddenly the man who earned his bones as a young writer at Acuff Rose Music found creative gears that explored emotions, turning points and hilarity in a way that most albums don’t.
 
With the random encounter/perfect moment title track, the surging song of arrival “Burn My Boat” and “Carry On,” Chesney’s first independent label single that marked his 100th charting single, making him the new record holder for Most Top 10s – and the 3rd in chart history to lock the entire country radio panel in its first week – it’s obvious the music on Silver Sands Marina speaks to the emotions we often move through without pausing to feel them. For Chesney, listening back, he recognized that not only did his latest contain a wide sweep of eclecticism, it dug deep into the heart of the matter, made fun of some tough stuff, created clarity in the storm and conjured all the feels.
 
“Songs that make you laugh, that make you realize what a moment might actually mean, those things are so important – and we forget all about them. Musically, lyrically, even the idea of opening with ‘Burn My Boat’ and closing with Brett James and Tony Lane’s ‘Shot Glass’ takes you places I’ve never been… and when all the songs line up next to each other, you get a real taste of how life rolls out, and the things you don’t see until it’s too late.”
 
Due Sept. 25, Silver Sands Marina features appearances by singer/songwriters Lily Meola, Megan Moroney and Colbie Caillat and embodies all the things the East Tennessean is known for: positive vibes, good humor, long drives, specific places, moments and memories that are destined to last a lifetime, obliterate what pulls you down and deliver a sense of how sweet life truly is.
 
Co-produced with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, the pair drew on some of Nashville’s most iconic songwriters including Shane McAnally, Matraca Berg, Tia Sillers and Jessie Alexander, plus emerging powerhouses Jessi Jo Dillon, Adam Wright and Tennille Townes
 
Personal, reflective, empowering and euphoric in different places, pre-order/pre-save/pre-add HERE.
 
The man with the most Billboard Country Airplay No. 1s returned to TalkShopLive – where limited signed copies of the picture disc vinyl, as well as signed albums and CD, are available – for his first discussion of Silver Sands Marina. Beyond unpacking many of the songs on the 11-song project, he elaborated on the way albums made of songs that speak to each other offer an extra dimension to the listening experience – and uncover the nuances of what being truly present can mean.

Watch the full conversation here: https://talkshop.live/watch/fvRzP4UAS_kb

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Victoriana Infused Electronic Metal Duo CODEX LOVELACE Present "Follow Me"

"Follow Me" is the debut single release from electronic metal duo, CODEX LOVELACE. With a shared love of Victoriana, history, and a bit of cyber punk, CODEX LOVELACE fuses dark EDM and atmospheric electronics with metal. The debut album Galvanized Heart is scheduled to arrive on September 4th, 2026. 

"Follow Me" explores themes of love and lust, while also drawing inspiration from the history and birth of electricity. This major technological development in our history is explored by Joan Avant in the lyric, “Light the way night into day”. 

The 'electrifying' sound of "Follow Me" is created through EDM inspired rhythmic arrangements and synth layers. Enhanced with impactful and punchy heavy guitars, the influences from metal bring a darker edge.  

Pre-order Galvanized Heart HERE: https://codexlovelace.bandcamp.com/album/galvanized-heart

CODEX LOVELACE is: 
Joan Avant: multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer & lyricist, producer. 
Holly Royle: multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer & lyricist.


Album Credits:
Guitar performance, bass, violin, drums, synth programming, vocal performance, composition and lyrics by Joan Avant
Guitar performance, synth programming, vocal performance, composition and lyrics by Holly Royle
Produced and mixed by Joan Avant
Mastered by Andy Fernihough
Cover artwork by Marisol Maerz
Photography by Tom Lloyd Photography / Joan Avant


Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codex_lovelace/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@CodexLovelace
Bandcamp: https://codexlovelace.bandcamp.com

Zahna Drops Latest Single & Music Video "Love & Loss"

Heavy rock artist Zahna has released her new single “Love & Loss”, taken from her upcoming album Break or Breakthrough, set for release September 4 via XOVR Records, the label founded by Brian “Head” Welch of Korn. Stream “Love & Loss” HERE and watch the accompanying video Below.

Following the spiritual confrontation “Defiler”, the sharpened battle cry of “The Archer” and the hard-won restoration of “Break or Breakthrough”, “Love & Loss” is the fourth single released from her upcoming album and pulls Zahna into one of the album’s most vulnerable spaces. Built on the ache of sudden grief and the exhaustion that follows a year of relentless personal upheaval, the track finds her standing in the wreckage, staring into the void, and asking the questions that faith does not always answer neatly. Written after the sudden passing of Zahna’s father-in-law, the song traces the shockwaves that move through a family after loss, when the foundations shift, certainty starts to fracture, and even survival begins to feel like something that has to be questioned before it can be chosen again.

Speaking on the track, Zahna shares:

“Love & Loss" is a song about being in so much pain you begin to question everything you believe, and start to look outwardly for the answers instead of inwardly. I wrote the song about my Father-in-law who passed away very suddenly. I saw how the fall out of him leaving the earth, shook the foundation for so many of us in the family. That same year, all hell broke loose in so many different ways in my life. I was so tired of fighting in every sense of the word.

“Love & Loss” is a cry for understanding in the midst of hopelessness and grief. It's a song that begs the question if this life is really worth living, and if there could really be a purpose and design in what seems to be random chaos. I guess that what I’ve learned, is that experiencing loss only leaves you behind with one thing, and that is a deeper sense of love, which ironically stings more in the absence of everything else. And when the absence is the void, you still scream out.

The new single deepens the emotional scope of Break or Breakthrough, an album shaped by spiritual warfare, endurance, freedom, grief, reconciliation and the possibility of life after crisis. Across the record, Zahna builds with the intensity of someone treating rock music as a vessel for survival and catharsis, where every heavier moment carries consequence and every melody feels pulled from somewhere deeply vulnerable and authentic.

For Zahna, signing with XOVR Records marks both a milestone and a mission. Having long hoped to work with someone like Brian “Head” Welch, the partnership has given her the space to build an album rooted in trust, detail and purpose. Break or Breakthrough was produced and mixed by Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire, with co-writing and associate production from Cory Brunnemann of Through Arteries.

Zahna’s recent momentum has already carried into active rock. Her previous single “Defiler” has been spinning across a growing list of active rock stations across the country including SiriusXM Octane, Music Choice and HardDrive Radio, exploding onto the chart after just a few weeks at the active rock format where it remained for over a month whilst also hitting Top 20 on the SiriusXM Octane chart.

With "Love & Loss" now out in the world and Break or Breakthrough arriving September 4, Zahna continues to reveal an album built not around easy victory, but around the brutal, beautiful work of staying alive, staying honest and finding love still burning in the absence.

ABOUT ZAHNA

Zahna is a heavy rock artist, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and vocal coach whose music combines hard-hitting rock, metalcore intensity, dark pop atmosphere and deeply personal storytelling. First emerging as the vocalist of alt-rock band ILIA, she launched her solo career with Red For War and later released 2023’s Stronger Than Death, an album shaped by her experience surviving a near-terminal battle with kidney failure.

Her new album, Break or Breakthrough, will be released September 4 via XOVR Records, the label founded by Brian “Head” Welch of Korn. Produced and mixed by Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire, with co-writing and associate production from Cory Brunnemann of Through Arteries, the album explores spiritual warfare, endurance, freedom and the possibility of life after crisis.

Zahna has amassed over 20 million streams and continues to build growing support across SiriusXM Octane, Music Choice, HardDrive Radio and active rock radio. Beyond music, she is a vocal coach, a passionate advocate for those living with chronic illness, and an artist whose work pulls from faith, anime, literature, gaming and visual storytelling. Across every chapter,Zahna’s mission remains clear: to create songs with substance, honesty and enough fire to help people keep going.

Brake Drops Video For New Track "swingin'"

Pulling back the curtain with a wink, Texas-bred and North Carolina-based alternative pop provocateur BRAKE has signed with Better Noise Music and serves up a cheeky and catchy new single entitled "swingin," which is out now.

Listen to "swingin" here. Watch the music video Below. 

The track layers his breezy, butter-smooth vocals over sun-kissed guitar and a head-nodding West Coast beat. Pulling no punches and hinting at what comes next, Brake immediately sets the scene —"Butt ass naked by the pool." He flexes his dynamic range on flirty verses until the feels and fire overflow during the refrain as he recognizes, "Something in the way I'm swingin' with you.”

The accompanying visual projects this energy on the screen. Brake personally wrote the treatment, while Graham Bishop directed it. You can practically see his words play out in the NSFW visual as he pulls up to a pool party (sans pants) and enjoys the warmth of a summertime bacchanal. In between, he performs flanked by a lingerie-clad backing band and groove-steady drummer. 

It opens up his wild world and invites everyone in.

About the song, Brake says, "I wrote 'swingin' about an eye-opening experience I had at a swingers club in Vegas. I wanted to make a song that fully embraced the free love and body positive lifestyle that I experienced there. This song isn't necessarily about sex, but was written to open the door of acceptance and let people feel free to have an open and expressive mind even beyond their own fears and insecurities."

Better Noise Music Director of A&R Lexie Viklund states, "We're thrilled to welcome Brake to the Better Noise Music roster. From the moment we heard his music, it was clear he was bringing something different. He's an incredibly talented songwriter and performer, but what really stood out was his authenticity. His music is infectious, his artistry feels timeless, and he has a way of connecting with people that's impossible to fake."

Viklund continues, "At Better Noise, we love working with artists who are not only exceptional at what they do, but who are genuinely great people. Brake is exactly that kind of artist. He has an authentic voice, a fresh perspective, and the kind of personality that makes this business fun. Those are the artists who remind us why we do what we do."

This summer, Brake is utilizing the new artist-first concert platform PlayHouse to host and headline backyard and pool party performances. Created by Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects, the platform connects artists, fans, and space hosts to set up intimate, pre-sold, and ticketed shows in alternative spaces like backyards, lofts, and rooftops. Artists list a target number of ticket sales needed before committing to a physical venue or touring blind, and attendees are charged once the minimum demand threshold is met. In partnership with PlayHouse, Brake will perform in Tiki Island, TX on August 16. See more details here.

Want to see Brake live? Purchase Tickets. Host A Show. Or Vote For Your City here.

BRAKE'S SWINGIN' SUMMER TOUR DATES:
8/7 — Greensboro, NC
8/16 — Tiki Island, TX

WITH GNASH:
9/15 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues Dallas — Cambridge Room
9/16 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live Midtown
9/20 — Nashville, TN — Exit/In
9/22 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground

Stay tuned for more music and news from Brake coming soon.

Norway’s Genre-Defying SHINING Unleashes New Single "NORTH" + Authentically Nordic Music Video

Today, SHINING have unleashed their new single “NORTH,” a ferocious collision of industrial metal, distorted screams, punishing riffs and the band’s unmistakable shrieking saxophone. The song is emboldened by a distinctive Nordic saxophone riff that will freeze your blood to ice.

“’NORTH’ is a salute to the ice-cold North—its darkness, its harsh winters and the defiance of the people shaped by them,” says SHINING founder Jørgen Munkeby. “At its core, it’s a song about Northern perseverance and ‘The Northern Way’: that stubborn, self-reliant spirit that has driven SHINING from the beginning.”

True to spirit, SHINING took complete control of the song’s creation; the band wrote, recorded and mixed it themselves in their own studio before travelling to drummer Simen Sandnes’ cabin in the Norwegian mountains to shoot the official video.

Watch the Music Video for "NORTH" Below:

“NORTH” arrives one day before SHINING brings their legendary ‘Blackjazz’ show to Bloodstock festival (UK) on August 7th. Further appearances are as follows:

SHINING Live:

August 7th — Bloodstock Open Air, Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

November 3rd — Stengade, Copenhagen, Denmark

November 5th — dB’s, Utrecht, Netherlands

November 6th — Backstage By The Mill, Paris, France

November 10th — O2 Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom*

November 11th — SWG3, Glasgow, United Kingdom*

November 12th — The Academy, Dublin, Ireland*

*With Igorrr and Otto Von Schirach

SHINING are currently working on a new album, expect more new music soon. 

Avant-Grind Extremists SQUID PISSER Unleash New Single "Tumors"

Today, SQUID PISSER — the brainchild of Tommy Meehan (Grodius Maximus of GWAR) — unleashes their new single "Tumors," 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:

"A tumor is just a chaotic mass of cells growing out of control without a purpose. A destructive a**hole feeding off another life form because it can't survive on its own."

He continues, "The song is about people who spread chaos wherever they go while hiding behind manipulation, posturing, fear, and false confidence. People like that can seem larger than life until you realize they're just total parasites with no real personality of their own. They're faking everything they pretend to be, scrambling desperately and loudly for attention, conflict, and other people's pain because there's nothing of substance underneath. Even their identity is borrowed... Stitched together from the people they've used, envied, and tried to become. It's about seeing through that illusion and recognizing these people for what they really are: cowardly, pathetic, and ultimately insignificant."

Watch the Music Video Premiere for "Tumors" 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 are excited to be getting back on the road for their "Tumors Across America Tour" kicking off August 19th in Long Beach, CA.

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

Ray Hawthorne Teams Up With SKSK's Pouyan Afkary On New Single "Habits"!

Pop punk's most lovable liability, Ray Hawthorne, has today unveiled new single, "Habits" ft. Pouyan Afkary of Scary Kids Scaring Kids, a collaboration that draws from different corners of the heavier alt spectrum. At the center of "Habits" is a pop punk anthem that keeps moving, but only in circles, with every turn bringing Ray Hawthorne back to the same shame, the same patterns, and ultimately, the same unresolved ending. Watch the new video for "Habits", below.

Bringing one of the record's sharpest tracks into focus, "Habits" pairs Ray Hawthorne's instinct for self-sabotage with Pouyan Afkary's harder edge for a wider scope of the song's central spiral. Refusing to resolve, "Habits" traps Ray Hawthorne in a loop, circling the damage to the point where it starts sounding like his identity.

Pouyan Afkary is a founding member of one of the most influential bands to come out of the mid-2000's post-hardcore wave, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, bringing keyboards, atmosphere, and a distinct sense of tension that helped shape a cornerstone of the band's DNA. On Ray Hawthorne's "Habits", Pouyan Afkary carries that legacy into a different corner of the genre, connecting Ray Hawthorne's pop-punk spiral to a voice that helped define an entire era of heavy, emotionally charged alt music.

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 20 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

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

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

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

METAL ICON KAI HANSEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE "WELCOME TO LIFE"

With "Welcome To Life," Kai Hansen releases the second single from his upcoming solo album Born With A Hammer. Following the powerful "Feeding The Beast," the song reveals another side of the musician who, as co-founder of Helloween and founder of Gamma Ray, has played a defining role in European heavy metal, and power metal in particular, for decades.

Driving guitars, striking changes in tempo and strong melodies come together in a direct blend of heavy metal, punk and rock’n’roll. As the second track on the album, "Welcome To Life" makes it clear early on just how diverse Born With A Hammer is set to be. 

Lyrically, the song is about accepting life as it is, not dwelling on what is missing and making the most of what you have. Hansen combines this outlook with his unmistakable guitar playing, an infectious sense of spontaneity and the spirit of a road trip through life.

The official lyric video brings this idea to life as a Mustang tears through a heightened, hell-tinged world. Its imagery follows the song's shifting dynamics and puts its sense of freedom firmly on the road.

Born With A Hammer was produced by Eike Freese, Kai Hansen and Alexander Dietz. The album was recorded with Eike Freese on guitar, Heaven Shall Burn’s Alexander Dietz on bass, Carcass drummer Dan Wilding and Induction guitarist Tim Hansen.

Across 10 songs, Born With A Hammer combines powerful heavy metal with punk attitude, hard rock drive and strong melodies. "Welcome To Life" represents the album's more immediate and carefree side, expanding the picture of this new solo chapter following "Feeding The Beast."

Following the worldwide success of Helloween’s recent reunion era and its major international tours, Born With A Hammer sees Kai Hansen return his focus to his own musical world. "Welcome To Life" shows that this world is firmly rooted in his history while continuing to forge a path entirely of its own.
  
Listen to "Welcome To Life" Below.
 
Pre-order Born With A Hammer HERE.

ABOUT KAI HANSEN:
Kai Hansen is one of modern heavy metal’s most influential creative forces. As co-founder of Helloween and founder of Gamma Ray, he shaped the sound and spirit of power metal and continues to influence artists and fans worldwide. His work with Helloween has brought him back to the biggest stages around the globe, while Born With A Hammer reveals another side of his creative drive — personal, direct and fully charged.

TUNGSTEN Ignite the Fire with New Single "Fuego Del Sol"

Swedish melodic metal force TUNGSTEN unveil "Fuego Del Sol", the brand-new single from their upcoming studio album Ashes, slated for a release on October 9 via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Blending the band's signature heavy sound with unmistakable Spanish and Latin American influences, the track delivers powerful riffs, infectious rhythms and a vibrant atmosphere that sets it apart from anything they've released before.

With its irresistible groove, soaring melodies and captivating hooks, "Fuego Del Sol" stands out as one of TUNGSTEN's most distinctive tracks to date. The single offers another exciting glimpse of the band's forthcoming album while proving there's still plenty of room to expand their signature sound.
Speaking about the track, vocalist Mike Andersson comments:

"Parts of the song are in Spanish, which made sense for the feel we were going for. It's a slightly different track for us, with a more rhythmic and warm character. My wife is Spanish, so that influence is naturally there. Coming from Northern Europe, we're drawn to that kind of atmosphere since it's so different for us."
 

Stream "Fuego Del Sol" Below:

Following a strong entry into the metal scene with their 2019 debut “We Will Rise” and a steady rise through albums like “Tundra,” and “Bliss,” the band now return with a powerful new chapter. Between touring and live performances throughout 2025, TUNGSTEN focused on writing material for their upcoming album, aiming to create a worthy follow-up to 2024’s “The Grand Inferno.” 

Ashes sees TUNGSTEN continue their crusade, delivering irresistible metal with anthemic choruses and a fresh surge of energy that pushes their signature sound even further. The album captures everything the band stands for: powerful songwriting, massive hooks, and a dynamic mix of melody and heaviness that makes it one of their strongest and most focused releases to date!

In support of Ashes, the band will embark on a co-headline tour with INDUCTION, joined by special guests KILMARA. Following the tour, TUNGSTEN will play a string of headlining dates across Sweden and Norway. Find all upcoming shows listed below! 
 

Pre-order Ashes now at this location: https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR

TUNGSTEN Live:
08.08.2026 – FI –Helsinki, Hellsinki Metal Festival
22.08.2026 – SE  – Vita/Luleå, Vita Rockfest
 
ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026
With INDUCTION & Special Guests KILMARA:
07.10.26 – DE – Herford @ Kulturwerk
08.10.26 – DE – München @ Backstage
09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg
11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte
12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse
14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall
15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof
17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival
18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern
 
ASHES TOUR:
22.10.2026 – SE – Lund, Mejeriet
23.10.2026 – SE – Gothenburg, Valand
24.10.2026 – SE – Örebro, Rockbar
25.10.2026 – NO – Oslo, Salt
26.10.2026 – SE – Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
09.–10.04.2027 – DK – Roskilde, Epic Fest 2027
For more info and tickets visit: https://tungstenofficial.net/Tour 

 

TUNGSTEN are:
Mike Andersson – Lead Vocals
Karl Johansson – Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Nick Johansson – Guitar
Anders Johansson – Drums
 
Connect with TUNGSTEN:
Tungsten Official | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube

The Bites Bring a Little Heat to “Whenever You’re Ready”

Los Angeles based rock quartet, The Bites, return with their new single, "Whenever You're Ready", a sharp, swaggering anthem of frustration, desire, and the kind of hard-earned patience that only makes rock and roll hit harder. Pulling from garage rock, pop punk, and blues, The Bites have crafted their forthcoming self-titled record, set for release on September 18 via Earache Records, to reflect where they've been and where they're headed. Listen to the brand new single, "Whenever You're Ready", Below.

Built on a reckless hook and a no-nonsense level of momentum, "Whenever You're Ready", finds The Bites caught in the wreckage of a bad love affair. Despite holding out hope that they'll finally come around, The Bites refuse to chase or beg, but trust that the right moment will arrive on its own terms. Standing their ground with a wink and what feels like a dare, the band turns the chase into a hook you can't shake.

Letting the chemistry do the talking on "Whenever You're Ready", The Bites share:

"Whenever You’re Ready’ started with a pretty simple feeling: watching someone you care about chase the wrong thing, knowing there’s nothing you can do except be there if they ever figure it out. We wanted the music to carry that same mix of hope, frustration and energy, so it became one of those songs where we stopped thinking about what a Bites song was supposed to sound like and just followed whatever made the emotion hit harder. That meant bringing in synths, new textures and bigger dynamics that we hadn’t really explored before. More than anything, this song represents what this whole album has been about for us: trusting the song, pushing ourselves creatively, and not putting limits on what a rock band can sound like.”

The Bites first ignited this new era with "Aftertaste", a high-voltage comeback that hinted at what's to come on their forthcoming self-titled record. Hailed by Classic Rock (UK) as "zingy, catchy rock'n'roll with dirt on its boots and sunny pop rock harmonies fresh off the beach," the track highlighted their ability to fuse road-worn edge with a breezy, West Coast melodic shine.

Their debut record, "Squeeze", made an immediate impression, cracking the Top 40 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on the strength of its raw, high-energy rock and roll. Between extended worldwide runs including Sebastian Bach and 69 Eyes and their stretch in the Caribbean for the Monsters of Rock Cruise, their time spent away from home changed them in ways that couldn't help but surface throughout "The Bites".

What's new for The Bites is their willingness to let their walls down while writing about real experiences, wrestle with the state of the world, and trust that the honesty makes for the most powerful rock and roll that they've ever put to tape. The record doesn't abandon what made The Bitescompelling across their debut release, it only sharpens it.

Recorded across multiple locations with producer Keith Armstrong (Green Day, Bon Jovi) at the helm, The Bites upcoming self-titled record was partially tracked at the iconic East West Studio in Los Angeles, in the same room where Red Hot Chili Peppers cut some of their greatest work. For a band quickly on the rise, there's something fitting about The Bites laying down tracks in a space steeped in rock and roll history. Adding their own chapter to a legacy that runs deep in those walls, "The Bites" arrives as a record that honors that history while allowing The Bites to carve out a story of their own.

Check out the band’s pre-sale bundles and vinyl variants HERE and be sure to stay tuned for more news from The Bites coming very soon.

Nordjevel Sign to Season of Mist

The Norwegian black metal band are joining Season of Mist’s Underground Activists imprint. Along with the signing, the band are announcing a headline tour of Europe. This 12-date run begins in March 2027. It’s  presented by Chäuer Studios Bärn and includes support from Svarttjern, Malphas and Unviâr.

Formed in 2015 by vocalist and lyricist Doedsadmiral, Nordjevel built its founding lineup on established Scandinavian talent, drawing early members from Marduk and Ragnarok. The band's sound shifted decisively in 2018 with the  arrival of guitarist Destructhor (ex-Morbid Angel, Myrkskog, Zyklon), moving from the melodic, folk-inflected black metal of their 2016 self-titled debut toward the denser, death-informed attack that has defined Necrogenesis (2019) and Gnavhòl (2022). Doedsadmiral's lyrics, compiled years ahead of the music they eventually accompany, anchor the band's recurring themes of war, death, anti-Christianity, Norse mythology and esoteric darkness in the specificity of Norwegian landscape and history.

Nordjevel's live history includes Inferno, Wacken, Hellfest, Bloodstock, Maryland Deathfest and Brutal Assault. Earlier this year, the band completed a European tour alongside Aeternus.

New music from Nordjevel is coming soon.

Nordjevel Incantation Tour 2027

24 March -Warsaw, PL @ Voodoo Club
25 March - Krakow, PL @ Club Zascianek
26 March - Berlin, DE @ Musikbrauerei
27 March - TBA
28 March - Bochum, DE @ Matrix
29 March - Namur, BE @ Belvedere
30 March - London, UK @ Underworld
31 March - Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat
1 April - Hamburg, DE @ Bambi Galore
2 April - Lichtenfels, DE @ Ragnarök
3 April - Luzern, CH @ Südpol
4 April - Colmar, FR @ Le Grillen

After a break in 2024, Nordjevel resurfaced and recorded their soon-to-be unveiled fourth studio album. Once again, they toured Europe, this time with Aeternus.

Line-up
Doedsadmiral — Vocals
Destructhor — Guitars
Sagstad — Guitars
John — Drums
R. — Bass (Live)

Follow Nordjevel
Official Website: https://www.nordjevel.com/

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