DISTANT Drop New Single and Video for "Flesh and Nails" from Album "Into Despair"

While the release day for their upcoming album, Into Despair, is slowly approaching, DISTANT are releasing another single that showcases the strong bonds within the deathcore community. After already appearing on fan-favorite "Argent Justice," Kyle Medina has once again lent his vocals to the latest single and video “Flesh and Nails." If you've ever wondered what deathcore in a haunted pool looks and sounds like, watch the video below, which was produced and filmed by Bart Sperling.

The band comments, "On 'Flesh & Nails,' we join forces with our longtime friend Kyle Medina for a powerful and uncompromising exploration of betrayal, deception, and broken trust. The track confronts the reality of those who hide behind false loyalty, only to turn their backs when it matters most. Channelling anger, frustration, and hard-earned clarity, 'Flesh & Nails' captures the emotional weight of discovering who people truly are when the façade falls away. It stands as a visceral statement on betrayal and the lasting scars left by those closest to us."

It is the next single taken from the upcoming album, Into Despair, which will be released on November 6. Pre-order HERE

Into Despair is DISTANT's most personal and emotional work to date, exploring real-life struggles, loss, and the shared grief that connects humanity. The album dives deep into the darker corners of the human experience while finding solace in collective understanding. DISTANT elaborate, "Driven by raw honesty and pure emotion, Into Despair is an album born from personal battles and lived experiences. Every song carries pieces of each member's own journey, with moments of pain, reflection, and resilience woven into a deeply intimate body of work. More than just a collection of songs, Into Despair is a cathartic expression of vulnerability and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, grief is something we all share. It stands as the band's most heartfelt and authentic statement yet, transforming personal suffering into something universally resonant."

DISTANT are keeping things busy and their grim, ultra-heavy deathcore on the road. After already touring Europe with Sylosis, they just finished another U.S. run including several shows with In Flames and Thrown. Come January of 2027, you can catch them on the "New World Killer EU/UK 2027" tour with Spite, Emmure, and Mauled.

DISTANT LIVE 2027:
01/23 — Antwerp, BE — Zappa
01/24 — Paris, FR — La Machine du Moulin Rouge
01/26 — London, UK — Electric Brixton
01/27 — Glasgow, UK — Garage
01/28 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz
01/29 — Leeds, UK — Stylus
01/30 — Bristol, UK — Electric Bristol
02/01 — Tilburg, NL — 013
02/02 — Hamburg, DE — Gruenspan
02/03 — Hannover, DE — Capitol
02/04 — Leipzig, DE — Felsenkeller
02/05 — Berlin, DE — Columbia Theater
02/06 — Warsaw, PL — Proxima
02/08 — Prague, CZ — Lucerna Music Bar
02/09 — Budapest, HU — Dürer Kert
02/10 — Vienna, AT — Flex
02/11 — Munich, DE — Backstage
02/12 — Milan, IT — Slaughter Club
02/13 — Zürich, CH — Dynamo
02/14 — Cologne, DE — Essigfabrik

Purchase tickets HERE

DISTANT have become one of the prominent faces of European Deathcore. Melding together brutal death metal, slam, noise and beatdown with a hyper-dissonant orchestra of impending doom, they've come eons since their origins as metalcore obsessed friends in Rotterdam and Bratislava.

(Hed) P.E. Launch Creator One Records, Release New Single + Video "Violent Girl" ​   

For more than three decades, (HED) P.E. have refused to follow trends, choosing instead to forge their own path through a fearless fusion of punk, metal, hip-hop, and hard rock. Now, the California pioneers are taking that independent spirit to the next level with the launch of their own record label, Creator One Records, built around one simple philosophy: Created By The People. For The People.

 

Kicking off this exciting new chapter, (HED) P.E. have unleashed their new single and music video, "Violent Girl." The track is from their forthcoming new album Relapse due out this October and delivers the raw intensity and unmistakable attitude that have defined the band's career while leaving listeners with plenty to unpack beneath the surface.

 

Frontman Jahred Gomes explains:

"Violent Girl is not a song about a girl! It's an analogy, a metaphor. I'd rather the listener figure it out than just give away the secrets."

 

Rather than offering easy answers, "Violent Girl" invites fans to interpret its meaning for themselves, continuing the band's tradition of pairing hard-hitting music with thought-provoking themes.

 

The launch of Creator One Records represents another milestone in (HED) P.E.'senduring DIY legacy. Built on the belief that artists should maintain creative freedom and connect directly with their audience, the label embodies its mission statement: Created By The People. For The People.

 

Fans can catch the band on the road this fall as they join Nonpoint and Spineshank on the "Even More Outta Control Tour," bringing their legendary live show to audiences across the country while ushering in this bold new era.

 

With the launch of Creator One Records, the release of "Violent Girl," and a nationwide tour, (HED) P.E. continue to do what they've always done best: create music on their own terms while staying true to the fans who have supported them every step of the way.

 

Pre-Save Relapse HERE

 

"Violent Girl" is available on all major streaming platforms.

 

WATCH "Violent Girl"Below:

(HED) P.E. on Tour:

Nonpoint, Soil, Spineshank, (HED) P.E.

8/7 Empire Live Albany, NY

 

Nonpoint, Spineshank, (HED) P.E.

8/8 Waynesboro, VA The Foundry

8/9 Harrison, OH The Blue Note 

8/11 Lexington, KY Manchester Music Hall

8/12 Sauget, IL Pops

8/15 Milwaukee, WI The Rave 

8/16 Kansas City, MO RecordBar 

8/15 Milwaukee, WI The Rave II

8/16 Kansas City, MO RecordBar 

8/20 Boise ID Shrine Social Club

8/21 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory 

8/22 Seattle, WA EL Corazón 

8/23 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater

8/24 Roseville, CA Goldfield Trading Post

8/28 Pomona, CA Glasshouse 

8/29 Las Vegas 24 Oxford

8/30 Mesa, AZ The Nile 

9/1 Lubbock, TX Jake’s 

9/3 Austin, TX Come & Take It Live 

9/4 Dallas TX Trees

 

Spineshank, (HED) P.E.

10/13 Paris, FR Bal Chavaux

10/14 Aschaffenburg, DE Colas - SAAL

10/15 Berlin, DE LARK

10/16 Bielsko Biala, PL Rude Boy

10/17 Prague, CZ Cross

10/18 Vienna, AT SZENE

10/19 Munich, DE STROM

10/20 Stuttgart, DE Wizemann Club

10/21 Cologne, DE Luxor

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Folk Metal Duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE Unveil "The Parting Glass (Reforged)" Ft. EMBER BELLADONNA Ahead Of New Album Nox Aeterna

Landing ahead of the forthcoming full length Nox Aeterna, FORGOTTEN SHRINE revisit their folk metal take on the Scottish traditional song "The Parting Glass (Reforged)" featuring flutist EMBER BELLADONNA. This new version sees a new instrumental arrangement and additional vocal performance by Josh Alexander. Nox Aeterna is scheduled to release independently on November 6, 2026. 

This enchanting interpretation from the folk metal duo balances the emotion and meaning of the original song, while also injecting shadowy elements and dynamic instrumental textures that are cohesive with the new album's sonic character. The collaboration with EMBER BELLADONNA introduces further musical depth. 

Sofia Frasz comments on the new single release: "We decided to release the 'reforged' version of this song as a single about 2 years after we released the original single version, with a new instrumental and new vocal parts from Josh. With the release of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced on August 9, this felt like the perfect time to release a revamped version of our 'The Parting Glass' cover. I’ve had this version on repeat for a while; the instrumental part feels like it has more space to breathe than in the version we released 2 years ago, and Josh really shines as a vocalist here."

Nox Aeterna was produced, mixed and mastered by Joshua Dalviken. The album artwork was created by Josh Alexander and Joshua Dalviken, with the cover art for "The Parting Glass (Reforged)" created by Josh Alexander and Tricia Alexander. 

About FORGOTTEN SHRINE:
Created by Josh Alexander (Pennsylvania, USA) and Sofia Frasz (Maryland, USA), FORGOTTEN SHRINE fuses the sounds and textures of folk instruments with the power and darkness of metal. Through their genre-crossing arrangements FORGOTTEN SHRINE delve into fantasy realms creating both upbeat songs perfect for embarking on an adventure and heavier offerings for battling shadowy forces. 

Alexander and Frasz combine their compositional styles, instruments and vocal textures to produce dynamic and emotive music. The upcoming full-length sees the duo each take the reins across the track list while ensuring FORGOTTEN SHRINE's core identity remains cohesive. 

FORGOTTEN SHRINE is: 
Josh Alexander - Guitar, Bass, Hurdy Gurdy, Irish Bouzouki, Additional Instruments, Backing Vocals, Composition.
Sofia Frasz - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics, Composition.

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Miscreance Perform Deadly Tech-Thrash Ritual on New Single “The Moaning Hill”

When they officially arrived on the scene in 2022, after crawling through Italy’s underground, Miscreance were likened to Death, Sadus, Voivod and other immortal beings who have shaped the alternate timeline that is the history of extreme metal. The band’s thrashing riffs and blistering tempo shifts recall death metal’s golden age, but their upcoming second album, Reminiscence, is far from just another blast from the past.

Today, Miscreance are releasing the third and final advanced single from Reminiscence. On “The Moaning Hill”, the band perform a deadly tech-thrash ritual that shreds through the folds of our reality.

“Through a collective hallucination, a voyage through time led us to discover a moment in human history that was lost”, the band says about the far-out path they took to Reminiscence. “‘The Moaning Hill’ is the site of a murky and feverish dream, where the intertwining of bodies merges with the ravaged sound of percussion. A horrible ritual of deformity and bloodshed await you under the moonlight!”

Listen to “The Moaning Hill” Below:

Reminiscence comes out August 28, 2026 on Season of Mist

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/miscreancereminiscence

Can’t wait for Reminiscence? Hear the entire album before it comes out by RSVPing to Miscreance’s upcoming Bandcamp Listening Party.

Reminiscence Bandcamp Listening Party

August 18 @ 1:00 pm Eastern Time

RSVP

https://miscreance.bandcamp.com/live/reminiscence-listening-party

While recorded in Italy, Miscreance discovered the concept for Reminiscence by sifting through the sands of time. Along with splintering riffs and trippy tempo shifts, the band uncovered a hidden world where jungle-dwelling hunters and digeridoo coexist with strange tongues, telepathic surgeries and a burning celestial corpse. As imagined by Iranian artist Mona Shiraz, the album’s cover art is a modern interpretation of the kind of painting that was all the rage during the Stone Age. “What we’ve created is a ‘lost album’”, Rossignol says. “It comes from an unknown civilization that’s both futuristic and extremely primitive. Through psychic powers and capabilities that transcend earthly comprehension, these primordial extraterrestrials have achieved total neural unity. Yet innate wickedness still lures inside of them, harboring the need for preys, scalps and lust”. Climbing “The Moaning Hill” is not for the faint of heart, but the intricate twists along its perverse path lead to truly sacred pleasures.

       

“You’ve never known the face of death / But now it becomes yours”, Feltrin growls amidst the many peaks hidden within “Oracle’s Rift”. As the band tear through a torturous passage with ruthless precision, the last thing you see – or hear – is death metal’s future mutating right before our eyes.

With Reminiscence, Miscreance unlock a mind-altering experience of old-school technical death metal.

Lineup
Andrea Feltrin - Drums and Vocals
Jean-Claude Rossignol - Bass
Tommaso Cappelletti - Guitars
Andrea Granauro - Guitars

Guest musicians
Leo Di Angilla - Percussion, Digeridoo, Flute, Berimbau

Recording and Production Credits
Recording Studio - Bridge Produzioni Audio in Susegana, Italy
Mixing and Mastering Studio - Majestic Studio in Silea, Italy
Producer - Marino De Angeli
Mixing, Mastering and Sound Engineer - Marino De Angeli

Cover art
Mona Shiraz


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French Folk Band SKÁLD Release "Himinbjǫrg" Video

French ritualists SKÁLD lift the veil to reveal another glimpse into our ancient destiny. "Himinbjǫrg," the second single off of their upcoming album, Ørlǫg (coming September 25 via Napalm Records), reaches far out to the edge of Asgard, realm of the Gods. At the eponymous castle in the sky, Heimdall keeps watch for invaders at the rainbow bridge, Bifröst. SKÁLD lend Asgard's guardian an assertive voice, letting the song serve as an emphatic yet reassuring guide through our sometimes-clouded destiny. The drum-driven song extends the folk musicians' invitation to step into ancient times and dance among reawakened spirits.

SKÁLD about "Himinbjǫrg":
"'Himinbjǫrg' invites us to step onto the threshold, to the gateway at the edge of the sky, to face the guardian's gaze—are we ready to be judged as we reach the end of the bridge? These cliffs in the sky are a mirror of our actions, our ambitions, our Ørlǫg; it is a long journey toward something greater — let us ride on without fear."

Watch the Official Music Video for "Himinbjǫrg"Below:

Ancient spirits come alive as SKÁLD extend an invitation into times long gone but not forgotten. Ørlǫg, coming September 25, 2026, is their first album via Napalm Records, and it is our destiny. As the Norns weave our future, this album is a fascinating passageway into our pristine origins and the consequences of our choices. Ten new songs as stepping stones, Ørlǫg is an offering to listen, to dwell, to reflect—and to find something within yourself previously unknown. SKÁLD don't just play music, they awaken ancient ways.

A staple band in the genre, SKÁLD deliver a striking work of art with their latest album, deferentially using their sources to keep old spirits alive and form the enchanting world of Ørlǫg. The language might sound unfamiliar, but the music still touches the soul.

SKÁLD about Ørlǫg:
"Ørlǫg is the cosmic web that influences the world and every person. Part of our Ørlǫg is determined by our birth, our past actions, and our upbringing, but Ørlǫg is not set in stone; our daily choices are constantly shaping it. What we do now and what we have done in the past determines what will happen to us in the future; we cannot escape the consequences of our actions. This album makes us question our choices—both individual and collective—and the patterns we accept or reject. The Norns weave our destiny, but we can take control of certain things: travel, ride worlds, and grow. Each song on this album describes a situation, a place, a choice to be made. Let's take hold of our Ørlǫg."

GET YOUR COPY OF ØRLǪG NOW.

SKÁLD LIVE 2026:
EUROPE:

08/15 — Borre, NO —  Midgardsblot
08/30 — Graz, AT —  Kasematten (w/ FAUN)

WARRIOR CHANT TOUR:
As Special Guest for The HU:
09/29 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy
10/01 — Bristol, UK — Prospect Building
10/02 — Bournemouth, UK — O2 Academy
10/03 — Newcastle, UK — O2 City Hall
10/05 — Belfast, UK — The Telegraph Building
10/06 — Dublin, IE — 3Olympia Theatre
10/08 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Academy Birmingham
10/09 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton
10/10 — Manchester, UK — O2 Apollo
10/11 — Norwich, UK — UEA LCR
10/14 — Brussels, BE — Ancienne Belgique
10/15 — Hamburg, DE — Sporthalle
10/17 — Munich, DE — Tonhalle
10/18 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle
10/19 — Warsaw, PL — Stodola
10/20 — Warsaw, PL — Stodola
10/22 — Cologne, DE — Palladium
10/23 — Utrecht, NL — TivoliVredenburg
10/24 — Tilburg, NL — 013
10/27 — Lyon, FR — Le Radiant
10/28 — Paris, FR — L'Olympia
10/30 — Zurich, CH — X-TRA
10/31 — Esch-sur-Alzette, LU — Rockhal

SKÁLD ARE:
Christophe Voisin Boisvinet —  Percussion, Nordic Fiddles, Harp, Horn, Vocals, Programming
Marti Ilmar Uibo —  Percussion, Lyre, Kannel, Whistles, Jaw Harp, Vocals
Steeve Petit —  Percussion, Vocals
Marie Potosniak —  Fiddles, Vocals
Guillaume Levy —  Irish Bouzouki, Citole, Gudok
Nathalie Lemoye-Voisin —  Vocals
Ravn —  Moraharpa
Michel Abraham —  Vocals
Eyline Uibo —  Vocals

Legendary Supergroup ASIA Unveils New Single "Echo Of You" + Official Video

Today, legendary English rock supergroup ASIA unveils their new single, “Echo Of You,”along with an official video, ahead of the release of their new studio album, ‘Indigo,’ out on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.

Geoff Downes comments:

“This song was part of the main writing sessions between Harry and I. It took on a whole different angle in the latter stages of development with more of a focus on electronica and a spacey production. It’s a happy, uplifting tune, despite the nostalgic overtones of the lyrics, a love song with a twist. It all ends in a chaotic mix of counter themes, chord changes, and features a good old-fashioned fadeout as a nod to nostalgia, and I believe is a very fitting conclusion to the album – 'Indigo,' hopefully leaving the listener on a high.”

Watch the Official Video for "Echo Of You" Below:

More than four decades after redefining the sound of melodic progressive rock, ASIA returns in 2026 with 'Indigo' - a studio album that bridges past, present, and future with remarkable grace and authenticity.

Now featuring Geoffrey Downes alongside an inspired new lineup - Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, and Harry Whitley - ASIA steps confidently into a new era while honoring the legacy that made them one of the most iconic supergroups of all time.

Geoff Downes described the genesis of the album:

“The initial writing period began in 2015, following the release of our previous album 'Gravitas' in 2014. John Wetton and I started putting our ideas together, aiming to get into the studio once more. It was with great sadness that John became seriously ill. During this time, we had put on hold our plans, and sadly, John passed away before we could continue and complete it. So, it was always in my mind that at some point it would be a shame not to finish off some of these songs and finally release them as part of an ASIA album.

“In 2023, when the tribute concert for John took place, I was so encouraged by the response to ASIA’s music that I viewed this as the perfect opportunity to re-establish not only the band, but also to reunite with our long-time supportive label, Frontiers, paving the way for us to get back in the studio”, he continued.

Downes also added:

“So, ASIA was back in the room, so to speak, and we were very fortunate to have recruited Virgil Donati and John Mitchell, both of whom had worked extensively with John before, as well as our new vocalist and bassist, Harry Whitley. The tours followed to great success throughout 2024 and 2025, and finally, we sat down towards the end of last year to record the album. Working with these fine musicians was a great privilege, and the music just seemed to flow.

“The album was really a joy to make. I forged a close writing relationship with Harry, and I felt how great it was to be working with someone who had very similar musical influences and taste once again, just as I did with John. I feel that this is one of our best albums to date. The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics and strong lyrical undertones – it’s an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate and support our cause to put ASIA back on the map. Enjoy the ride!” he concluded.

Recorded throughout 2025 and produced by Downes and the band, with mixing and mastering handled by John Mitchell, 'Indigo' captures the unmistakable spirit of ASIA while injecting it with renewed vitality and purpose.

At the heart of the album lies an emotional connection to the band’s history. 'Indigo' includes some of the final compositions written by the late John Wetton - “Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay”- imbuing the record with a profound sense of continuity and tribute. The presence of Wetton is further felt through the extraordinary vocal performance of Harry Whitley, whose tone and phrasing evoke a striking and deeply moving resemblance to the band’s original voice.

Musically, 'Indigo' stands as a natural continuation of ASIA’s acclaimed 21st-century output, while subtly weaving in the sonic DNA of the band’s classic early albums. From soaring melodies to richly layered arrangements, the album delivers the signature blend of accessibility and musicianship that defined hits like “Heat Of The Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell."

The album also features special guest appearances that elevate its scope: Steve Howecontributes acoustic guitar to the evocative “Chesapeake Bay”, while Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) delivers a powerful performance on the bonus track “Tattoo Indigo (Part 3)."

Following a resurgence of live activity across the US, Japan, and Europe, ASIA is looking forward to taking to the road again. 

With 'Indigo,' ASIA don’t just revisit their legacy - they expand it, proving once again that their music remains as vital, resonant, and timeless as ever.

Pre-Order 'Indigo' HERE

Line Up:

Geoff Downes

Virgil Donati

John Mitchell

Harry Whitley

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Legends Paul Rodgers & Geezer Butler Honored on Sound & Vision Live, A Limited-Edition All-Star Double Vinyl

Produced by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning drummer Matt Sorum, the 2,000-copy collector's edition benefits Adopt the Arts Foundation while preserving an unforgettable night of legendary performances.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler are honored on Sound & Vision Live, a limited-edition all-star double vinyl album recorded during the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards at the historic Plaza Theatre on March 2, 2026.

Produced by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Award-winning drummer, songwriter and producer Matt Sorum, Co-Founder of Adopt the Arts Foundation, the album captures extraordinary performances honoring Rodgers and Butler while bringing together an all-star cast of musicians in support of music education.

Today, Adopt the Arts Foundation announced the release of Sound & Vision Live, along with the official pre-sale and details for the Sound & Vision Live Record Release Celebration & Concert Film Screenings, taking place Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs.

The recording features performances by Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) and Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), joined by an all-star lineup including Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Charlie Starr (BlackBerry Smoke), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver), Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), Stevie Salas (Mick Jagger), Mike Mangan (The Cult), and Paul Ill (Alicia Keys).

Every participating artist donated their time and talent in support of Adopt the Arts Foundation and its mission to restore and sustain music education in underserved public elementary schools.

“I never went into that night thinking we were making a record,” said Matt Sorum. “I originally had the show recorded and filmed because I wanted to preserve the experience for myself. But when I listened back, I realized we had captured something truly magical—the energy in the room, the performances, and the spirit of all these incredible artists coming together for the kids. Through Experience Vinyl, we had an opportunity to turn that moment into something people could hold onto while raising meaningful support for music education.”

The initial pressing will be limited to 2,000 double-vinyl albums, priced at $99.98.

LINK TO PRE-ORDER: PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE 

The official Sound & Vision Live Record Release Celebration will take place Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs and will feature two screenings of the companion concert film.

The film combines performances from the March 2 Sound & Vision Awards with behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage and commentary from Matt Sorum.

A 3:00 p.m. Community Screening will welcome Palm Springs Unified School District students and families, followed by a 7:00 p.m. Public Screening & Record Release Celebration featuring a live conversation with Matt Sorum and a special guest to be announced, exclusive merchandise, and silent auction opportunities benefiting Adopt the Arts.

ALBUM INFORMATION

Title: Sound & Vision Live
Format: Limited-edition all-star double vinyl album
Pressing: Limited to 2,000 copies
Price: $99.98
Pre-Sale Begins: August 3, 2026
Record Release Celebration: September 13, 2026
Online Availability: Exclusively through Experience Vinyl
Beneficiary: Adopt the Arts Foundation

For album information and online ordering, visit Experience Vinyl.

For event and foundation information, please visit Adopt the Arts.

Hard Rockers NESTOR Unleash Live Version of "Teenage Rebel"

Swedish hard rockers NESTOR are set to release their first ever live album Live at Gothenburg Film Studios this August 14 via Napalm Records! Today, the band has revealed the final single with a powerful live version of their celebrated '80s-inspired anthem "Teenage Rebel," together with a live video. "Teenage Rebel" was originally released as the title track of the band's critically acclaimed latest studio album (2024) that received international chart success, including reaching #12 on Official German Album Charts and #19 in Sweden. Drenched in nostalgia, the song features epic riffing, emotion-loaded melodies and a massive chorus that shines even brighter than before on the live version. Watch the captivating live video below, and secure your copy of Live at Gothenburg Film Studios now!

Vocalist Tobias Gustavsson comments:
"'Teenage Rebel' is all about lost youth. About being careless. About being fearless and living every day like there's no tomorrow. We believe that message really shines through in this live performance of the song."


Check Out the Live Video for "Teenage Rebel" Below:

Live at Gothenburg Film Studios treats fans old and new to a hefty selection of live versions of future classics from NESTOR's celebrated catalogue. The band brings the heat with a new rendition of the track "Firesign" (originally from Kids in a ghost town, 2021) — catchy riffs and rhythms carry the heavily '80s-inspired, authentic sound that is topped with impressive rock vocals. The nostalgia-drenched following track "Teenage Rebel" (title track of the latest studio album, 2024) gets audiences singing along without a failure with its irresistible chorus that is accompanied with emotion-loaded melodies and massive riffs. Further highlights of this extensive, 16-track offering include a live rendition of one of the biggest NESTOR hits to date, "On The Run" (also from the praised debut Kids in a ghost town, 2021).

This comprehensive live album, available even as a DVD, draws from NESTOR's impressive repertoire of arena-worthy anthems and rock ballads, polished with the very best AOR and classic '80s rock influences. Without a doubt, NESTOR continue their steady mission to restore the glory of rock!

Vocalist Tobias Gustavsson comments:
"When I listen to Live at Gothenburg Film Studios, it becomes clear to me that it shows everything that NESTOR was about, from the beginning. A live performance with all the little quirks and mistakes that makes it human, a thing that I have learned to love even more in an era of AI-generated music. Live at Gothenburg Film Studios is less clinical and more of a human experience in comparison to our studio albums and shows a different side of NESTOR. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we did recording it up on stage." 

NESTOR LIVE 2026:
Festivals:
8/15 — Falköping, SE — NestorFest 2026
8/19–8/22 — Haddeby, DE — Baltic Open Air

NESTOR ARE:
Tobias Gustavsson — Vocals
Jonny Wemmenstedt — Guitar
Mattias Carlsson — Drums
Marcus Åblad — Bass
Martin Frejinger — Keyboards

Deardarkhead unveils 'In Another Life' video, highlighting 'The Pendulum Swings', first album in 26 years

New Jersey alternative rock outfit Deardarkhead present their new video for 'In Another Life', a highlight track of 'The Pendulum Swings', their first album in 25 years and the second full-length record released via their own imprint Fertile Crescent Records. Built around soaring guitar leads and melodic bass hooks, they balance tension between crystalline guitar arpeggios, fuzzed out tremolo, and melodic baselines. With an introspective atmosphere about what could have been, drummer Robert Weiss was also particularly inspired by sitar music for the rhythmic droning lead sections.

The accompanying video was created by Italian visionary Francesca Bonci, kno wn 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.


Capturing an ever-evolving band, refining their voice through texture, atmosphere, and emotional momentum, these ten tracks were recorded at Miner Street Recordings in Philadelphia. Produced, engineered and mixed by Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey(The War on Drugs, Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten), it was mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Joe Lambert (Animal Collective, Blonde Redhead, Beach House, M83, Wild Nothing).

Formed in 1988 in Atlantic City, NJ, Deardarkhead is made up of guitarist Kevin Harrington, drummer Robert Weiss and bassist James Malizia, who recently replaced Brandon Howard following the recording of this album. Deardarkhead has built a distinctive identity since the departure of vocalist Michael Amper in 2009, shifting fully into melodic texture-rich instrumental composition.

The record moves through shifting moods ranging from soaring, psychedelic-tinged guitar anthems to driving post-punk rhythms and more ambient, abstract passages. The result is a dynamic and cohesive work that highlights the band’s signature blend of shimmering guitars, pulsing bass, and powerful percussion. The band pushes the envelope with their instrumental approach, using drum loops, unusual time signatures, ebow, bass VI, and expanded guitar layering.

"'The Pendulum Swings' is a collection of both older and newer material that we are very proud of. Each song has its own distinct vibe, but they collectively make up the DDH sound. This was the second time we recorded at Miner Street Recordings and we focused on trying new things with drum loops, different time signatures, backing keyboard tracks, using an ebow and bass VI, plus more guitar tracks than ever," says Robert Weiss.

Deardarkhead earlier shared the lead track 'Letting Go', a collaboration with keyboardist Joe McGinty, known for his work with The Psychedelic Furs, Nada Surf, Ryan Adams and Deborah Harry, who added additional layers of atmosphere and texture. A song about growth and change, it espouses releasing old patterns and embracing new directions.

Taking their name from the 1867 Irish poem Cean Dubh Dilis” by Samuel Ferguson -- a work about a beautiful dark-haired girl, Deardarkhead's identity is rooted as much in mood as in melody. Their music blends atmospheric dreampop, shoegaze shimmer and ethereal rock, unfolding as an original, guitar-driven psychedelic tightrope walk balancing moody textures and shimmering melodies.

Over nearly four decades, Deardarkhead have had many notable milestones, including shows with Supergrass, The Psychedelic Furs, Everclear, Nothing and The Lilys. They released five recordings via Fertile Crescent Records, debuting with the 1998 album 'Unlock the Valves of Feeling', they also featured on numerous US and Japanese compilations. In 2011, Captured Tracks released 'Oceanside: 1991-1993', a retrospective of their early material (and second release in their Shoegaze Archives series). They joined Saint Marie Records to release their acclaimed 'Strange Weather' EP in 2016.

'The Pendulum Swings' is out now, available from music platforms, including SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp. It is now available for pre-order on CD, digitally, and on 180-gram vinyl. 

CREDITS
Written by Robert Weiss & Kevin Harrington
Kevin Harrington - guitars (all tracks) and bass VI, ebow & bass (track 10)
Robert Weiss - drums & percussion
Brandon Howard - bass (tracks 1-9)  
Joe McGinty - keyboards (track 6)  
Recorded at Miner Street Recordings, Philadelphia, PA  
Produced, engineered & mixed by Brian McTear & Amy Morrissey
Mastered by Joe Lambert  
Cover photography & design by Robert Weiss
Video directed and edited by William Murray
Band photos by Mike Maney & Rob Weiss
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Gåte Release New Single "Strandvaskar"

Gåte are one of the most distinct bands to come out of Norway. The band have topped the Norwegian charts, won a Norwegian Grammy and represented Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Now, they are expanding their groundbreaking mix of Nordic folk and modern rock on their upcoming new album Sigil.

Today, Gåte are releasing “Strandvaskar” as the second advanced single from Sigil.  With Hardanger fiddle and mystical electronics, the song pulls from the Norwegian superstition that a body washed ashore must be given a proper burial, lest the sea return to reclaim what it’s lost.  

Listen to “Strandvaskar” below.

Sigil comes out September 25 on Season of Mist.

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Sigil is Gåte’s most ambitious album yet. The album recounts ancient legend and folk narratives to ask what survives once illusion falls away.

"Strandvaskar" names the drowned rather than the finder. The song stages a quiet, unresolved dialogue between the two: a voice with no sound that speaks, eyes that flicker and slowly fill with blue as the sea reclaims its own. The narrator is pulled toward the dead and pulls back, not from horror but fear, letting go rather than being able to hold on.

Gåte’s upcoming fall tour will bring the band to nine cities across Norway, plus one date in Istanbul, Turkey. During this ten date run, they will perform  new songs from Sigil, along with fan favorites from their celebrated discography.

Gåte Concerts 2026

October 23 - Trondheim, Norway @ Havet [TICKETS]

October 30 - Drammen, Norway @ Union [TICKETS]

October 31 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene [TICKETS]

November 5 - Haugesund, Norway @ Høvleriet [TICKETS]

November 6 - Stavanger, Norway @ Folken [TICKETS]

November 7 - Bergen, Norway @ Verftet [TICKETS]

November 12 - Skien, Norway @ Parkbiografen [TICKETS]

November 13 - Moss, Norway @ Verket Scene [TICKETS]

November 14 - Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten [TICKETS]

November 21 - Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Performance [TICKETS]

During the fall of 2026, GÅTE will perform the album’s lead single “Sannsiger” and other new songs during a headline tour of Norway and one date in Istanbul, Turkey. Their concerts are well-known for being immersive and intense, balancing raw energy with a ritual-like focus that has earned them a glowing and growing reputation beyond the Nordic region.

Line-up:

Gunnhild Sundli — Vocals

Magnus Børmark — Guitars, Nyckelharpa, Sounds, FX, Programming, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Jon Even Schärer — Drums, Percussion, Programming, Mouth Harp, Backing Vocals

Arent Todal — Hardanger Fiddle, Nyckelharpa, Violin, Sounds, Backing Vocals

Mats Paulsen — Bass, Backing Vocals

Production Credits:
Recorded at MagnuStudio; Øra Studio.

Produced by Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt & Magnus Børmark.
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios.

Guest Musicians:

Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt — Synths, Programming, Sounds, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Maria Franz — Guest Vocals on "Sannsiger"
Olav Luksengård Mjelva — Hardanger Fiddle on "Bergteken", "Oskorsreia", "Strandvaskar", "Songen", "Aude"
John Stenersen — Hurdy-Gurdy on "Mi Jord"
Knut Anders Vestad — Concert Grand Piano on "Jostedalsrypa"
Marit Aspås — Cello on "Jostedalsrypa"
Sylvelin Sundli — Upright Piano on "Bòd frå djupet"

Cover Art:
Martine Solstad Larsen (Sigil Artist); Martin Kvamme (Cover Art and Design).


Photography:
Ole Ekker


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BURIAL PATH Release New Single And Video For "Lilitu (Ft. Abigail Bexx)"

In a display of utter devastation and dark grandeur, post-deathcore act BURIAL PATH have unleashed their foreboding new offering, "Lilitu" featuring guest vocals by Abigail Bexx. "Lilitu" is accompanied with a powerful performance video. The track follows the band's previous harrowing single release "A Display of Penance". 

Abigail Bexx shares, “There’s a quiet pressure that comes with being a woman in extreme music. Before you open your mouth, people have already decided what you’ll sound like, what you’ll be capable of, or whether you belong at all. 'Lilitu' was born from that tension. It’s about every woman who’s ever felt reduced to someone else’s expectations and choosing to stand anyway.” 

Guitarist Matthew McClure comments, "'Lilitu' is about rejecting imposed identity. The song progresses through several emotions, from recognizing the oppression of imposed identity to reclaiming one's true identity and the freedom from that imposition. This is a psalm of rejecting the 'authority' that imposes identity and fighting the ideology that sustains it."

In "Lilitu", BURIAL PATH unearth obliterating intensity through crushing rhythms, deafening gutturals and ethereal orchestration. The power and anguish of this track is inescapable. The musical arrangement provides no moment of rest; the momentum is unceasing from its onset. "Lilitu" exposes the suffering and oppression of women. Lyrically, BURIAL PATH draw upon religious imagery and ideas that are often used to reinforce patriarchal inequality.

About BURIAL PATH:

Formed in 2023, BURIAL PATH consists of Maya Pobst (vocals) and Christian Caringer (bassist) from Missouri, Nebraskan Matthew McClure (guitar), Nola Veru (drums) from Texas and Martin Rosa III (guitar) from Florida. Their sound is a refined evolution of Deathcore, leveraging modern production to craft an atmosphere that is both entrancing and resonant, designed to evoke deep emotions and provoke thoughtful introspection through their music.

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Finnish Modern Metal Outfit BLIND CHANNEL Announces 6th Studio Album ‘Painstream’ Out on October 30th via Century Media

Finnish chart-topping modern metal outfit BLIND CHANNEL are back. 

After 1.5 years of deliberate silence, the 5-piece outfit returns with a grown attitude and hunger for a new musical chapter. Inspired, motivated, and eager to take fans and new listeners on a both intensely personal and universally relevant journey, BLIND CHANNEL proudly present their most mature, honest, and ambitious album to date: ‘Painstream.’

‘Painstream’ is BLIND CHANNEL’s 6th studio album, which will be out via Century Media on October 30th. The 12 new powerful tracks lead through the pain of growth, sharp self-reflection, and explosive energy. 

As a taste of what’s to expect from ‘Painstream,’ BLIND CHANNEL reveals an official music video containing the first new musical pieces, “Diana” / “No Encores In A Swan Song,”since their last album ‘Exit Emotions,’ which was released on March 1st, 2024. In addition to the first two singles, the band has also revealed single releases for September 3rd and October 1st. Stay tuned!

Watch the Official Video for "Diana" / "No Encores In A Swan Song" Below:

On 'Painstream,' the band comments:

“In a world filled with uncertainty, conflict and division, pain is one thing all humans share. Rather than separating us, 'Painstream' explores the idea that pain can unite us, reminding us of our common humanity. We examine pain from personal, societal and existential perspectives, while also uncovering something unexpected: hope.”

Pre-Order 'Painstream' HERE

Fans in both Europe and Japan will get the chance to soon experience the Finnish full force live: The band has teased a debut show in Helsinki Ice Hall on November 14th (tickets will be available on August 11th) and will play two live shows in Japan (tickets will be available shortly).

In addition, BLIND CHANNEL will embark on an extensive ‘Painstream’ European headlining tour in early 2027. Tickets will be available on September 3rd, for a full list of dates, please see below.

BLIND CHANNEL Live:

11/14 - Helsinki, Finland

11/18 - Tokyo, Japan

11/19 - Osaka, Japan

02/09 - Hamburg, Germany

02/10 - Berlin, Germany

02/11 - Warsaw, Poland

02/12 - Krakow, Poland

02/13 - Prague, Czech Republic

02/14 - Leipzig, Germany

02/16 - Munich, Germany

02/17 - Vienna, Austria

02/18 - Milan, Italy

02/19 - Zurich, Switzerland

02/20 - Stuttgart, Germany

02/21 - Frankfurt, Germany

02/23 - Paris, France

02/25 - Bristol, England

02/26 - Wolverhampton, England

02/27 - Nottingham, England

02/28 - Glasgow, Scotland

03/02 - Manchester, England

03/03 - London, England

03/05 - Antwerp, Belgium

03/06 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

03/07 - Bochum, Germany

03/08 - Cologne, Germany

BLIND CHANNEL are:

Niko Vilhelm Moilanen – Vocals

Joonas Porko – Guitar

Olli Matela – Bass

Tommi Lalli – Drums

Aleksi Kaunisvesi – Synths

Post-punk torchbearers THEN COMES SILENCE deliver "Judgement Day", announcing "Requiem Ballroom" album

Stockholm-based post-punk trio Then Comes Silence makes a brazen return with their new single 'Judgement Day', a dark and driving anthem that embraces failure, reckless choices, and the thrill of living without regrets. Along with a high-energy video by Damon Zurawski, this song celebrates those who burn brightly on borrowed time as doomsday looms. This is the first single from their 'Requiem Ballroom' album, to be released via Metropolis Records.

Formed in 2012 by vocalist-bassist Alex Svenson, Then Comes Silence has operated as a tightly focused trio since 2022, along with drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie. Together, they have refined Then Comes Silence into its most direct, powerful and uncompromising form.

'Judgement Days' opens with a catchy Euro techno melody, contrasting with the band’s roots and signature sound. A brooding yet danceable collision of post-punk intensity and unexpected Euro-techno flourishes, it paints a portrait of sinners embracing their final celebration before the inevitable reckoning.

"'Judgement Day' was the first song I wrote for this album - an homage to our musical heroes Killing Joke. Hugo came up with the guitar sound early in the process. This song celebrates the wicked ones having a good run til their end days. In some people's eyes, we too are rock 'n' rolling, beer drinking geezers that most likely will be the first to go. So be it. We had a good run," says Alex Svenson.
 
Hugo Zombie adds, "The guitar is inspired by Killing Joke and is a little tribute to Geordie. We haven't played it live, but we will perform it for the first time at M’era Luna Festival in August. It should go well."
 
'Judgement Day' is about failure, bad decisions, and poor behavior - a nod to those who will be first in line on doomsday. The techno element is juxtapositional given the subject matter. Ultimately, the band “fails” by letting something completely unexpected and out-of-character takeover. A swaggering gothic rocker that turns self-destruction and the ticking of time into an irresistible celebration of the wicked,

"We gave a performance in the photo studio when shooting the music video. It was like a regular concert with the extras dancing around the band. People seemed to enjoy being involved in the making of this video - it's easy to dance to and has a good dynamic," says Alex Svenson.
 
Jonas Fransson shares, "We invited a bunch of friends to join us for the music video shoot, and one of them happens to be a 16-year-old Miniature Pinscher. He is almost completely deaf, so he didn't mind walking around the studio while we were playing. The video isn't cut and finished yet, but there's a good chance he'll end up in it."

'Requiem Ballroom' is divided into two parts, the 'Ballroom' mixed by Jon Bordon (Nicole Sabouné, Melody Club, The Exploding Boy) and the 'Requiem' half mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Backyard Babies). This album was then mastered by Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers (Rammstein, Amaranthe, Ville Valo, The Rasmus, Apocalyptica)

Then Comes Silence has become one of the leading names on today’s goth, post-punk and darkwave scene. Driven by a fascination with horror, the occult and the raw intensity of underground music, the band has forged a distinctive sound that has earned them a devoted international following.

With the German post-punk scene their second home, they have, for years, toured relentlessly. Continually expanding their geographic reach, they have cemented their reputation as one of the scene’s hardest working bands. With several releases through Metropolis Records, they have further strengthening their international presence. Their impending eighth album follows ‘Trickery’ (2024) and 'Hunger' (2022), jointly released by Metropolis and Nexilis Records / Schubert Music.

With dark atmospheres, driving rhythms, razor-sharp hooks and explosive performances, Then Comes Silence continue to push forward. They have earned their place at the forefront of the modern gothic rock and post-punk movement, proving themselves to be a vital contemporary live acts with frequent touring across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Then Comes Silence have shared the stage with acts such as The Fields of the Nephilim, Clan of Xymox, The Chameleons, A Place To Bury Strangers, Pink Turns Blue and The Bellwether Syndicate, while appearing at many of Europe’s premier alternative festivals, including M’era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen, Amphi Festival, Castle Party, Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival and W-Festival.

As of August 7, 'Judgement Day' is available digitally everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the latest 'Trickery' album is also available on vinyl and CD. Tickets for Then Comes Silence performances can be obtained at https://thencomessilence.eu

ALBUM CREDITS
Lyrics & Music written by Alex Svenson
Alex Svenson - vocals, bass and synthezisers
Jonas Fransson - drums
Hugo Zombie - guitars
Johan Lange (Agent Side Grinder) - synthesizer on Track 12
Produced by Alex Svenson
Recorded by Jörgen Wall and Tom van Heesch
'Ballroom' half mixed by Jon Bordon (Nicole Sabouné, Melody Club, The Exploding Boy)
'Requiem' half mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Backyard Babies, Apocalyptica)
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck
Cover artwork by D.K. Griftegaard & Jonas Fransson
Released by Metropolis Records
Video by Damon Zurawski
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

LIVE DATES
AUG. 9 -  Hildesheim, Germany @ M’era Luna Festival
AUG. 20–22 -  Torgau, Germany @ Stella Nomine 2026
SEP. 11 -  Glain, Belgium @ Deux Ours
SEP. 12 - Rotterdam-Albrandswaard, Netherlands @ Baroeg Open Air 2026
SEP. 13 -  Rennes, France @ Brewklyn
SEP. 14 -  Paris, France @ Le Chinois
SEP. 15 -  Rezé, France @ Cold Crash
SEP. 16 -  Lyon, France @ Rock N'Eat
SEP. 17 -  Marseille, France @ Le Molotov
SEP. 18 -  Torino, Italy @ Ziggy Club
SEP. 19 -  Castelfranco Veneto, Italy @ Sale Improve
SEP. 20 -  Hlavní Město Praha, Czechia @ Subzero
OCT. 24 -  Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet


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Liverpool's The Room unveils 'Things Have Learnt To Walk That Ought To Crawl', teasing new album

Liverpool post-punk pioneers The Room present 'Things Have Learnt to Walk that Ought to Crawl', an adrenaline-fueled blast of melodic post-punk that celebrates one of the band's earlier compositions, now with a contemporary sheen. Reaffirming the relevance of its themes in today's increasingly uncertain world, this is the second single from their third album 'Doom Pop!', released via 9x9 Records, following the lead track 'Drill, Baby, Drill!'

Driven by jangling guitars, relentless momentum, and distinctive drumming, the accompanying video was produced by Marco Cecere. In re-envisioning their 1982 cult classic, the band revisits their roots, exploring themes that remain topical today, proving the enduring power of this music, 

Recorded and mixed at Ark Studios in Liverpool, this album was co-produced by Dave Jackson and Steve Powell (Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band, Autour De Lucie, Echo & The Bunnymen).

Favourites of John Peel, The Room was formed by singer Dave Jackson and bassist Becky Stringer in 1979, during the golden years of northern English post-punk. Reforming in 2022 after disbanding in 1985, they are now joined by guitarist Darren Brown, keyboardist Ethan Kyme, and original drummer Clive Thomas. They have since performed at Shiiine On festival and Preston Pop Fest, and have toured or played with The Red Guitars, Blue Orchids, Trupa Trupa, and Estonia with Shelton San.

The Room recorded four John Peel sessions, appeared on The Whistle Test and worked with Television's Tom Verlaine and John Porter (Roxy Music, TheSmiths, Billy Bragg) on their 'In Evil Hour' LP (1984), aside from releasing three other albums ('Bitter Reaction' in 1980, 'Indoor Fireworks' in 1982 and 'Clear!' in 1983. Recordings from Janice Long's BBC Radio One programme and Saturday Live were used for the 1985 release 'Jackpot Jack' EP

The Room toured the UK and the USA, and performed with The Fall, The Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Southern Death Cult, Violent Femmes, Tom Verlaine, John Foxx and The Red Guitars. Following the band's split, Becky and Dave went on to form Benny Profane, Dust and Dead Cowboys. Dave has also recorded under his own name and as The Room in the Wood (with Paul Cavanagh).

'Doom Pop!' is The Room's third album with 9x9 Records, preceded by 'Restless Fate' (2023) and 'The Telling'(2024). This a collection of ten hook-driven post-punk songs confronts the anxieties of modern life, balancing political urgency with imagination and nostalgia.

"We aimed at shorter, sharper, more pop-oriented songs than on our previous album 'The Telling', which was a continuous story told in eleven songs without repetition or distinct choruses. The ‘pop’ element mainly harks back to the roots of our music, updating our original spiky, post-punk independent sound with Ethan’ Kyme’s keyboard stylings. Lyrically, it is a response to the current climate of emerging fascism and paranoia that increasingly colonizes all media," says Dave Jackson.

"'Things Have Learnt to Walk that Ought to Crawl' is a the only older song re-envisioned for this album, and one of only three 1980s songs by The Room to survive in our live set. We decided to re-record and release it as it fits neatly into our new repertoire with its exhilarating jangly forward thrust, and also highlights Clive Thomas’ unique drumming."

In examining the strange days in we are living, ‘Doom Pop!’ explores the rise of authoritarianism, disinformation, war and paranoia. But it equally draws inspiration from science fiction, horror, and cinematic liminal spaces, influenced by Béla Tarr's films, Tarkovsky's 'Stalker', and a science fiction story, called 'Trespassing', that Dave Jackson is currently developing as a screenplay.

As of August 12th, 'Things Have Learnt to Walk that Ought to Crawl' is available digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. On September 4th, the full 'Doom Pop!' album will be released digitally, on CD and on limited edition mixed eco-vinyl. In North America, both physical formats are available via Darla Records.

CREDITS
Lyrics by Dave Jackson
Music written by The Room
Dave Jackson – vocals
Becky Stringer – bass
Darren Brown – guitar
Ethan Kyme – keyboards (and Theremin on Track 1)
Clive Thomas – drums on all songs (except 8 & 10) and backing vocals on Track 3
Tom McCabe – drums on Tracks 8 & 10
Helena Jacks – backing vocals on Track 7
Recorded & Mixed by Steve Powell at Ark Recording Studios, Liverpool
Produced by Dave Jackson and Steve Powell

Mastered by Pete Maher 

Cover artwork by Genevieve Baker
Video by Marco Cecere
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
 
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SEPT 11 - Birkenhead Future Yard
SEPT 12 - London Aces & Eights
SEPT 26 - Liverpool 81 Renshaw Street
OCT. 9  -  Edinburgh Wee Red Bar
NOV 13 - London Dublin Castle


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Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation Awards $250K+ in Surprise Grants w/ Tractor Supply Co.

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation has once again teamed up with Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, to donate $255,000 to animal welfare organizations across the country. Through MuttNation’s annual Mutts Across America program, one outstanding shelter or foster-based rescue in every state – along with a “Wildcard” pick in honor of Lambert’s GRAMMY-winning album of the same name – is celebrated with a surprise $5,000 grant.

“Mutts Across America is one of my favorite MuttNation programs because it lets us show our appreciation to the people at the shelters who are doing the hard work every day,” said Lambert. “And to make it even more special, the grants are always a surprise – there's no way to apply or be nominated. Tractor Supply has been such an amazing partner, and we're so grateful for their commitment to MuttNation and to shelter pets across the country.”

Since the initiative was developed over 10 years ago by Lambert’s mother, Bev, Mutts Across America has supported more than 600 shelters with over $2.5 million in grants. Tractor Supply began partnering with MuttNation in 2021.

“At Tractor Supply, caring for pets and animals isn’t just part of our business – it’s core to who we are,” said Kimberley Gardiner, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at Tractor Supply. “While we’ve partnered with local and national shelters for decades, our work with MuttNation allows us to deepen that commitment in truly meaningful ways. Together, we’re expanding our reach to drive critical support for the vital work these shelters do every day.”

Each year, MuttNation conducts extensive research to carefully select the organizations to be honored. Recipients are given no advance notice before receiving the award. 
 
In addition to the Mutts Across America partnership, MuttNation and Tractor Supply started the Relief For Rescues Fund in 2023 to help shelters and shelter pets recover from natural disasters. Most recently, the fund has assisted with recovery from 2026 floods in Texas and Tennessee and tornadoes in Kentucky. To date, the fund has generated over $2.2 million and provides year-round recovery support for natural disasters such as floods, fires, hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as in other emergency situations.  

Tractor Supply is also the exclusive retailer of MuttNation pet products, with a percentage of sales going towards supporting the mission of the MuttNation Foundation.  

MuttNation Foundation Co-Founders Bev Lambert (L) and Miranda Lambert (R) | Photo Credit: Tyler Conrad

The 2026 Mutts Across America grant recipients are:
Alabama: Summit’s Sanctuary
Alaska: Best Friends Animal Rescue
Arizona: Humane Society of Sedona
Arkansas: Big Paws of the Ozarks
California: Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue
Colorado: Parker’s Animal Rescue
Connecticut: Murphy’s Paw Rescue 
Delaware: Fur Ever Paws Rescue
Florida: Satchel’s Last Resort Animal Shelter / Rescue 
Georgia: Wet Noses Animal Rescue
Hawaii: Action 4 Animals Hawaii
Idaho: Companions Animal Center 
Illinois: Project Hope Animal Rescue Foundation
Indiana: Liberty Acres United Rescue Animal Sanctuary
Iowa: Safe Haven of Iowa County
Kansas: Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue
Kentucky: Stray Animal Adoption Program (SAAP)
Louisiana: God’s PAWS Rescue and Shelter 
Maine: Pope Memorial Humane Society 
Maryland: Adopt a Homeless Animal Rescue, Inc. 
Massachusetts: Ruff Tales Rescue
Michigan: Canine Companions Rescue Center 
Minnesota: Rescue Network
Mississippi: Mississippi Animal Project 
Missouri: Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue 
Montana: Prairie Song Rescue 
Nebraska: Town and Country Animal Rescue 
Nevada: Those Left Behind Foundation
New Hampshire: The Humane Society for Greater Nashua 
New Jersey: Southern Paws, Inc. 
New Mexico: Espanola Humane
New York: ARF Hamptons 
North Carolina: Hope Animal Rescue
North Dakota: Miles of Love Dog Rescue 
Ohio: Speak for the Unspoken
Oklahoma: Memphis Street Animal Rescue
Oregon: SafeHaven Humane Society 
Pennsylvania: Abby’s Angels Animal Haven
Rhode Island: Handsome Dan’s Rescue
South Carolina: Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary
South Dakota: STARS Rescue
Tennessee: Team Memphis Rescue & Support 
Texas: Galveston Island Humane Society
Utah: Because Animals Matter 
Vermont: Second Chance Animal Center 
Virginia: Sunny Bear Rescue 
Washington: Smidget Rescue
West Virginia: Doddridge County Humane Society, Inc.
Wisconsin: Tails of Hope-WI
Wyoming: Casper Humane Society 
Wildcard Selection: APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) 

BEAUTIFUL SKELETONS Release New Album Pulse/ Line/ Scar August 21st via WURMgroup

Rising alternative metal band Beautiful Skeletons have announced the release of their forthcoming album, Pulse/Line/Scar, arriving August 21st via WURMgroup. Produced by legendary heavy music producer Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static-X, Breaking Benjamin, White Zombie), the album captures a band unafraid to tear everything apart in pursuit of something honest, powerful, and enduring. Coinciding with the album's release, Beautiful Skeletons will also premiere the official music video for "Myrkur," giving fans a powerful visual to one of the album's standout tracks.

 

More than a collection of songs, Pulse/Line/Scar serves as a deeply personal yet universally relatable body of work, exploring resilience, identity, loss, and the invisible threads that connect every human experience.

 

The band shares, "Pulse Line Scar is a universal anthology of lived stories, brought together by the thin red pulse line that connects us all, the same line that brings us life and the same line that leaves a permanent impression."

 

Set for release on August 21st through WURMgroup, Pulse/Line/Scar showcases a band that has found strength in vulnerability and purpose through perseverance. Every track reflects the tension between chaos and clarity, pain and healing, creating an album that is as emotionally immersive as it is sonically crushing.

 

With Pulse/Line/Scar, Beautiful Skeletons are poised to establish themselves as one of alternative metal's most compelling emerging acts, delivering an album that doesn't simply ask to be heard, it demands to be felt.

 

Stream/Buy Pulse/Line/Scar

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Beautiful Skeletons didn't come together cleanly and that's exactly the point. 

 

The band was formed in 2017 after guitarist Einar posted a Craigslist ad searching for a vocalist. What began as an instinctive collaboration gradually evolved through lineup changes, setbacks, and creative discovery. Over time, the project transformed from an idea into something none of the members were willing to walk away from—a defining commitment that became, in their words, a "do or die decision you can only make once."

 

That commitment intensified in 2022 when the band received management support and hit the road alongside Yngwie Malmsteen. The experience offered an unfiltered look at the realities of the music industry and solidified their determination to push Beautiful Skeletons beyond potential and into purpose.

 

Trying to categorize Beautiful Skeletons has never been easy—and they prefer it that way.

 

Drawing inspiration from Deftones, Alice In Chains, Sevendust, Korn, and Nine Inch Nails, the group seamlessly blends crushing riffs, haunting atmosphere, soaring melodies, and modern heaviness into a sound that refuses to stay confined to one genre.

 

That fearless approach reached its fullest expression during the recording of Pulse/Line/Scar. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Ulrich Wild at WURMgroup, every song was challenged, dismantled, and rebuilt until it carried the emotional and sonic weight the band envisioned. The process forced Beautiful Skeletons to confront not only their songwriting but also their identity as musicians, resulting in their most focused and powerful work to date.

 

Beautiful Skeletons:

Tina Firefly  - Vocals 

Jason Johnson  - Bass

Huwy Williams- Drums

Einar Einarsson- Guitars

Guitar Powerhouse JARED JAMES NICHOLS Releases New Video For "Dust N' Bones"

JARED JAMES NICHOLS is stoked to drop a new video for his latest single "Dust N' Bones." The track is taken from his fourth studio album, 'Louder Than Fate,' which was released earlier this summer via Frontiers Music Srl.

NICHOLS comments on "Dust N' Bones":

"Dust N' Bones is an all-out anthem for anyone who lives and breathes good old-fashioned rock & roll. I wrote this one with my good friend Jacob Bunton, and we pulled absolutely no punches. This track has no mercy—just loud guitars, big hooks, and pure rock attitude. Turn it all the way up!"

Watch the Video for "Dust N' Bones" Below:

'Louder Than Fate' was produced and mixed by Jay Ruston (AnthraxStone Sour, Amon Amarth, Skindred, and Steel Panther) with additional production by Roger Alan Nichols(Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and Hayley Williams of Paramore), 'Louder Than Fate' balances muscle and melody, combining thunderous riffs, searing solos, and emotionally charged vocals with a modern, punchy production. The songs move effortlessly between hard-hitting rock anthems and more reflective, dynamic moments, showcasing NICHOLS’ ability to fuse classic influences with a contemporary edge. Tracks like “Bending or Breaking” and “Killing Time” expand the sonic palette with subtle keyboards and cinematic string arrangements, adding depth without ever sacrificing power.

Since his breakout debut, JARED JAMES NICHOLS has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying guitarists and performers of his generation. Known for his unmistakable tone, fearless playing style, and commanding stage presence, he has toured extensively across the US and Europe, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in rock and earning praise from fans and critics alike.

'Louder Than Fate' is not just an album — it’s a declaration. A record that speaks to resilience, conviction, and the unstoppable force of an artist who plays every note as if it truly matters. Loud, honest, and deeply human, this is JARED JAMES NICHOLS at his absolute best.

Order 'Louder Than Fate' HERE

Produced & Mixed by Jay Ruston

Except * Produced & Mixed by Roger Alan Nichols

JARED JAMES NICHOLS Live:

9/25 - 9/27: Mannheim, GER @ Guitar Summit

9/29: Stockholm, SWE @ Debaser Nova

11/27: Newport, KY @ TBA

11/28: Detroit, MI @ TBA

11/29: Cleveland, OH @ TBA

12/2: Milwaukee, WI @ TBA

12/4: Evansville, IN @ TBA

12/5: Nashville, TN @ TBA

Arson Theory Launches Artist-First Music Company Redefining the Future of Heavy + Alternative Music

Arson Theory, a new independent music company founded by Cameron Almasiand Eddie Hermida (Suicide Silence, All Shall Perish), is a modern, artist-first model designed to challenge traditional industry structures in heavy and alternative music.

Built by artists and industry veterans, Arson Theory operates as a full-service ecosystem spanning distribution, label services, publishing, rights management, sync, marketing, merchandising, physical distribution, and catalog acquisitions. The company’s core approach centers on giving artists access to global infrastructure and hands-on development while maintaining greater ownership, control, and creative identity.

"Arson Theory is really the byproduct of two people with very different perspectives coming together and realizing there was an opportunity to build something better. Eddie and I have been friends for a long time, and over the years we would constantly compare what his bands were experiencing in heavy music with what my clients were receiving in the pop, rap, and dance worlds, especially around distribution, publishing and creative support," recalled co-founder Almasi. "I saw a gap between complete DIY independence and the traditional label system. Artists shouldn't have to choose between doing everything themselves and giving up ownership, flexibility, or a large portion of their economics just to receive meaningful support. Publishing was similar, I wanted to bring the kind of creative development, collaboration and opportunity I had seen in other genres into heavy music."

Being created by industry-professionals, Arson Theory’s thoughtful infrastructure is no accident. Co-founder and lead vocalist for Suicide Silence and All Shall Perish, Hermida explains, "Arson Theory is a project that never in my wildest dreams I could have imagined I'd be a part of. Ultimately, I'm a musician that has had a rough time with the 'industry' so I approached this project carefully. Now a year-and-a-half later, I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity to help boost the trajectory of someone's career. We care about the musician and that is what I believe makes this label so special. It has artists keeping the balance behind the scenes and representing for the artist before any idea comes to fruition. It has managers fed up with red tape working to make things more streamlined. I am happy and proud of what has been built and look forward to watching this company become a staple in the metal and alternative space."

Positioned between independence and traditional label systems, Arson Theory is focused on long-term artist development and scalable career growth. In a short time, the company has established itself as an active independent player in the space, working across a global roster that includes emerging talent, established acts, charting releases, and RIAA-certified artists, with capabilities across both distribution and publishing.

Confident in the future they've landscaped, Almasi notes, "My goal for Arson Theory is to become the undeniable home for artists in heavy and alternative music who want independence without having to sacrifice partnership."
 
On the Arson Theory roster already: Shadow Of Intent, 3Teeth, All Shall Perish, PeelingFlesh, Carcosa, Psycho-Frame, Boltcutter, Dead Air Divine, Chain Gang, Slow Degrade, Brayton, Kent Osborne, Morgoth Beatz, Shalløw, Weeping Wound, Zero Signal, Charnel, Nervepitch, Piss Ant, Corpse Pile, Traitors, Killing Of A Sacred Deer, Vitals US, 157frq, Vandalheart, Luke Fiadino, Moodring, Keep Close, Still Remains, Evergreen Terrace, Shadow Of Intent, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Yvncc, Further Within, Gutrectomy, and more.

Koe Wetzel's "Jaded" Feat. Ella Langley is Most Added at Country Radio Following Sold-Out Bridgestone Arena Headline Show

Koe Wetzel’s new single, “Jaded” featuring Ella Langley, is off to a massive start. Released Friday, the collaboration is today’s most added song at Country radio, with 107 stations adding the track which enters the Mediabase Country Airplay chart at No. 40. Meanwhile, its first-day streaming performance marked a new career high for Wetzel, outpacing even his blockbuster 4x-Platinum debut radio single “High Road,” which went on to hold the No. 1 spot for five weeks enroute to becoming the most-played song of 2025. The strong start led “Jaded” to debut at No. 28 on the U.S. Spotify Daily Chart, No. 38 on the Apple Top Songs chart, No. 10 on the Apple Top Songs Country chart and No. 2 on iTunes, cementing immediate momentum for the next chapter of Wetzel’s career.
 
The news comes just days after Wetzel headlined a sold-out Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Saturday night, bringing The Night Champion World Tour to country music’s home stage. The rowdy celebration showcased the full range of Wetzel’s live show, from the hard-charging rock of catalog staples to the more vulnerable material from his latest album throughout a fast-paced and pyro-heavy 90-minute set. The Tennessean praised the show that “captured the unruly, but magnetic charm Wetzel has built a career around,” declaring, “he remains the mercurial ringleader of a fun, rambunctious circus determined to seize the moment.”
 
“Playing a sold-out arena is something we’ll never take for granted, especially in Nashville,” says Wetzel. “And to have ‘Jaded’ coming out at the same time and already connecting like this makes the whole weekend pretty damn special. We can’t thank y’all enough for being so supportive, and I couldn’t be prouder to team up again with my friend, Ella Langley, on this one.”
 
“Jaded,” which builds upon the original release of Wetzel’s sixth studio album, The Night Champion, reunites Wetzel and Langley three years after they first teamed up on the Gold-certified “That’s Why We Fight.” The aching new duet explores the complicated space between new love and the scars left by a toxic past, with the two artists trading lines as they ask the ultimate question: How’d you get so jaded?
 
Billboard praised the “moody, vulnerable collaboration” produced by Gabe Simon and Jordan Schmidt that showcases “their voices melding mightily on the song’s storyline of being caught between romance and reservations,” while Rolling Stone declared of Wetzel, “His honest songwriting — and lack of fear around making a song sound a little darker or more dangerous than what we’re used to hearing on country radio — is what sets him apart.”
 
That unique sound will be on display once again as The Night Champion World Tour continues in New York City this Wednesday, August 12. 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.

Photo Credit: Keith Matchett

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 TimesPollstarBillboard 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, Ella 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, Ella continues to redefine what it means to be a modern country star.
 
For more information, visit EllaLangley.com. Follow on Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook

HEY NOW Records Announces A&R Operations

With “Carry On,” their first single already breaking records and creating milestones, as well as massive anticipation for Kenny Chesney’s Silver Sands Marina, HEY NOW Records is ready to start gearing up their creative approach to the music industry by expanding the label’s roster. Focusing on singular artists who speak to an audience that is looking for artists who express their lives, the search for just the right team has led to Los Angeles-based Dilan “Hef” Ames to serve as Vice President of Artist & Repertoire, while Texas native, Nashville-based Alyssa Ramsey joins as Director of Artist Development.

Ames, with over a decade of discovering, signing, and marketing emerging artists, has worked at diverse organizations, including Alamo Records, 10K Projects and the Elektra Music Group. Known for a relentless work ethic and an ability to recognize talent early, Ames will identify stand out qualities and build digital and social media planks to build momentum and create connection with an active fan base.

“‘Hef’ is less worried about the genre label than how people are responding to the songs,” says Kris Lamb, HEY NOW President and Co-Founder. “Based in Los Angeles, he’s relentless in searching the internet, talking to tastemakers and music lovers to find artists long before they break out. He is a big believer that getting involved early can accelerate the creative process, in addition to identifying the audience and growing the passion factor from the earliest moments.”

Ramsey, a University of Texas graduate with a Master of Arts in Music Business from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, emerges from the Texas music scene, where she worked at both Red 11 Music and Rodeo Austin. Relocating to Nashville, Ramsey worked at Anthem Entertainment, then aligned with Dallas Davidson’s Play It Again Music Group, where she served as day-to-day artist manager and Manager of Label Services. In that integrated capacity, she marshalled the careers of Dylan Marlowe and several emerging artists.

“In today’s fast response world, Alyssa’s diverse experience allows her to consider the best ways to develop talent from many perspectives,” Lamb explains. “She is a ninja who understands release strategies, artist branding, and how to track growth in a way that sustains forward movement.”

Given a commitment to lean, responsive artist development, HEY NOW is keeping its focus on their signings – and supporting those artists who join the roster. To maximize potential and embrace a broad reach, HEY NOW is also deploying two consultants who will work in tandem with Ames and Ramsey to make even more signings possible without sacrificing the artist development work necessary.

“There is so much talent out there, and you want to know that you’re taking a meaningful look at as many deserving artists as possible,” Lamb offers. “We also want to – once we identify who is a fit for HEY NOW – put our absolute, total efforts behind every single artist. By deploying consultants, that means once artists join HEY NOW, they get the full benefit of Alyssa and Hef; but it also means we have more eyes on the prize, creating the strongest possible roster.”

HEY NOW is a fully functional independent label, designed to super-serve artists with a unique and strong sense of who they are. HEY NOW seeks to apply a boutique philosophy to artist development by creating marketing, promotional and sales/streaming strategy that reflects each artist’s core values.

Dilan "Hef" Ames | Photo Credit: Zach Wesner
Alyssa Ramsey | Courtesy of HEY NOW Records

About Dilan “Hef” Ames, Vice President A&R
Ames is an experienced Los Angeles-based music executive, who got his start in the fast-moving world of sports journalism. Transferring that passion and quick reacting focus to identifying and finding artists across myriad (social media) platforms, his fans first approach to signing talent has seen him go from Artist Publishing Group as an intern to a full-time role at Alamo Records. From there, the decade-plus A&R veteran stepped into leadership roles at progressive independent 10K Projects and Elektra Music Group. Known for his insatiable work ethic, the ability to recognize talent early and create unique plans to deliver long-term careers, Ames is at the forefront of the next wave of A&R executives who understand each signing is unique and deserves individualized development protocols.

About Alyssa Ramsey, Director, Artist Development
Ramsey delivers a multi-dimensional approach to artist development that interweaves marketing, career development, brand reality, A&R and project management to maximize each artist’s strengths for the greatest possible impact. A Fort Worth native, she graduated from the University of Texas Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising before earning her Master’s in Music Business from Berklee College of Music in Boston, taking her knowledge into the Texas music scene where she established her across-all-department vision at Red 11 Music and Rodeo Austin. Arriving in Nashville, the songwriter-obsessed executive worked at Anthem Entertainment before moving into an integrated day-to-day artist manager/Manager of Label Services at Play It Again Music Group, where she handled release strategy, branding and artist development for Dylan Marlowe, Slater Nalley and Faith Hopkins.