WHO:
Country artist RaeLynn, joined by acclaimed songwriters Corey Crowder and Rhett Akins.
WHAT:
Two intimate writers rounds benefiting The RaeLynn Diabetes Fund.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 12, RaeLynn received care from Texas Children’s Hospital that empowered her and her family to begin safely managing the disease. Today, she maintains an active career touring, recording and writing songs while using her platform to support others affected by diabetes.
The RaeLynn Diabetes Fund offers encouragement, empowerment and community for those facing diabetes. Its mission is to raise funds to support individuals and families impacted by Type 1, Type 2 and juvenile diabetes.
Both shows will feature performances and stories from RaeLynn, Corey Crowder and Rhett Akins.
WHEN:
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
First show: 6:00 p.m.
Second show: 8:30 p.m.
WHERE:
The Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
TICKETS:
Tickets are available at ListeningRoomCafe.com
JASON ALDEAN EARNS TWO DIAMOND CERTIFICATIONS FOR “YOU MAKE IT EASY” AND “DIRT ROAD ANTHEM”
Jason Aldean celebrated a monumental career milestone backstage at his sold-out Double Down Tour date in Washington, D.C., where two of his biggest hits, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” were honored with official RIAA Diamond certifications- an official career first for the Georgia native. Aldean was surprised backstage last night with the Diamond certifications, which recognize the enduring success of two songs that have become defining moments in Aldean’s catalog and during his live shows. The historic achievement comes on the heels of a remarkable run of new RIAA certifications for Aldean. Earlier this month twelve of Aldean’s albums and singles received new Platinum certifications, including My Kinda Party (6× Platinum album). Newly Diamond certified “Dirt Road Anthem,” from his multi-Platinum My Kinda Party album, became one of the signature breakthrough anthems of Aldean’s career, while “You Make It Easy” became and has remained a continuous fan favorite following its release. Additional recent certifications include:
My Kinda Party (album)– 6X Platinum
My Kinda Party – 5X PlatinuM
Fly Over States – 4X Platinum
Any Ol' Barstool – 3X Platinum
Amarillo Sky – 3X Platinum
Don’t You Wanna Stay (with Kelly Clarkson) - 3X Platinum
Tattoos On This Town – 2X Platinum
Hicktown – 2X Platinum
Why – 2X Platinum
Lights Come On – 2X Platinum
Little More Summertime – Platinum
They Don't Know (album) – Platinum
“Having two songs reach Diamond status is something I never could have imagined when we were making these records,” said Aldean. “These songs have taken on a life of their own because of the fans. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, streamed, bought the records, come to the shows and made these songs part of their lives. It’s special to have a moment that is still a career first all these years in, especially one that is all due to the fans. Thank you guys so much. We want to keep doing this and keep putting out songs and touring for a long time to come, and we don’t take getting to do this for granted.”
To commemorate the historic achievement, Aldean is releasing The Diamond Collection, an exclusive vinyl edition celebrating his two newly Diamond-certified singles, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” available November 20. The limited-edition release gives fans a chance to own a commemorative piece celebrating two songs that have helped define Aldean’s career and cemented his place among country music’s most successful artists. Pre-order here.
From L to R: BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s GM Peter Strickland, Maverick’s Chris Parr, BMG North & South America’s President, Frontline Recordings, Jon Loba, Jason Aldean, Maverick’s Clarence Spalding, RIAA SVP Media Relations + Gold & Platinum Program Erin Burr, Tom Clees, SVP Government & Industry Relations RIAA
In addition, on Sept. 18, Aldean will also release on vinyl three landmark albums—4X Platinum Jason Aldean (2005), the newly certified 6X Platinum My Kinda Party (2010), and Platinum They Don't Know (2016) —marking the first time each title will be available on vinyl. Pre-order Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party and They Don’t Know on vinyl here.
Noted for his “timeless country appeal” (The Tennessean) the ACM Artist of the Decade has achieved country stardom with his “own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success,” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Following his 32nd career #1, Aldean released his current single, “Anytime Soon,” off his current album Songs About Us and is set to continue his Songs About Us headlining tour run with shows in Charleston, WV (8/21) and Cincinnati (8/22), OH this weekend. With two Diamond certifications, 12 recent Platinum certifications, 32 chart-topping singles, and numerous sold-out Double Down Tour and Songs About Us headlining dates, Aldean continues to celebrate the extraordinary staying power of his music and the fans who have made these songs part of their lives for more than two decades. For a full list of Songs About Us tour dates and additional information visit JasonAldean.com.
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Ian Munsick’s 4th Studio Album, THE MOUNTAIN GOAT, is Available Now
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 has taken his music to 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, all to prove Western culture is not a costume.
Listen to The Mountain Goat, available now, HERE.
Marking his first independent album and the start of a new partnership between his own 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 country pop frontier. But over a series of dizzying vocal peaks, new themes of incomparable beauty and harrowing hardship find the sonic homesteader in close harmony with nature.
“As usual, I just want to make sure the part of the country I come from is accurately portrayed in country music,” he explains. “There’s a lot of country in the Rockies and out West that needs representation, and I truly believe that’s a world where I will never run out of creative ammunition.”
Brought up in the shadow of the Big Horns on a family ranch outside of Sheridan, Wyoming, it’s a world Munsick knows by heart. Singing in the family string band before emerging as a solo artist in 2017, he earned the tongue-in-cheek “Mountain G.O.A.T.” title through hardscrabble success, wielding a tenor vocal as crisp as a mile-high morning.
Racking up over one billion career streams between previous albums Coyote Cry, White Buffalo, and Eagle Feather, Munsick has produced one RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) – which also hit 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 the taste-making institutions to recognize Munsick’s vision, and concertgoers across the globe found a Western authenticity that can’t be faked – at least, not where Munsick’s from. It allowed him to make history in 2025, becoming the first Wyoming-born artist to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days, the iconic rodeo known around the world as the “Daddy of ‘Em All.”
With The Mountain Goat, his quest to capture the Western mystique and bring it to fans continues. Fusing genuine tradition with cutting-edge sonics, 15 tracks (including two interludes and one reprise) feature an “earthy” new organic undercurrent, with the multi-instrumental master more connected to his acoustic roots – and more protective of his territory. After buying a small ranch near the Wyoming/Montana border, he and wife Caroline welcomed the birth of his second child in 2025 – a daughter named Roan – filling his heart with more songs than ever.
“It’s just about 180 acres of prairie grass by the Big Horn Mountains – a peaceful spot where we can escape the craziness of Nashville,” Munsick explains. “My music is very inspired by the outdoors and the people that work the land, so it’s a great spot to reconnect and remember what my family and I have is real. What the Earth has for us is real. Tapping into those emotions is key.”
Co-writing every new song, Munsick explores the profound perspectives brought into focus by the West’s mythical vistas – and the awe-inspiring experience of fatherhood, falling in love, and finding one’s place in the world. That includes the plucky heartbreak anthem, “Love Is Blind” – a high-flying fiddle-pop jam currently scaling the treacherous slopes of country radio.
Co-produced by Munsick with Mike Robinson and Jeremy Spillman, The Mountain Goat continues to blaze new trails across the country landscape. An avalanche of untamed vocal power and raw, grizzled energy still form the bedrock of his sound, but Munsick’s string-band roots shine alongside a serene sonic charm, both wild and a bit whimsical. To get the effect, he and his team laid the foundation of each track personally.
Munsick played acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo, harmonica – even bouzouki and piano – then a seasoned group of Nashville’s session hands helped finish the songs off. Among them, Ross Holmes’ fiddle was essential to multiple tracks. Justin Schipper added a cinematic pedal steel, and drummer Aaron Sterling gave it all a sense of forward momentum.
That much is clear from the album opening title track. A fiddle sawing banjo stomp with Munsick’s edgy vocal buzz in its full glory, “The Mountain Goat” is both a classic play on words spotlighting his Rocky Mountain credentials, and a tribute to those who resist the flat lands of conformity.
Elsewhere, tracks like the primal, pulse-pounding “Geronimo” take a flying leap off the ledge of love, and the easy trot of “My Montana” gives Big-Sky romance a mood-boosting beat (plus a soaring, free-spirited sound). “I’m a true tenor so there’s no use trying to fit in with the country norm,” Munsick says with a laugh. “Just got to work with the tools God gave me.”
Meanwhile, the overwhelming emotion of becoming a girl-dad surprised Munsick, even as an experienced parent. Tracks like stormy soul ballad “Blue Roan” begin with a tender, Spanish-style guitar, before swelling into a ferocious warning to any future smooth-talking outlaws. It’s joined by the controlled explosive outburst of “World War III.” “I’m a friendly guy, but if you hurt her, I’m going to hunt you down. Those are new emotions for me,” he explains.
Mother nature takes its rightful place in the center of Munsick’s worldview – even when it’s not obvious. With rusty country-rock hooks and a steel-braided drawl, “Cutthroat World” turns an icy trout stream into a restorative getaway. Through the serene prairie pop of “Palomino Eyes,” Munsick’s free-rein falsetto helps frame the stunning beauty he sees in his wife – and the beautiful world she makes possible. On “Winter in Wyoming,” he bids a sub-zero goodbye to a bitter heart.
Munsick takes on the role of a protector on the quiet, soul-and-steel guitar ballad, “Made Me a Man,” then the antidote to heartbreak on the intoxicating, atmospheric rocker, “Medicine Man.” A hand-crafted selection of interludes reference his favorite movie (Legends of the Fall) and an old-timey favorite from his family band (“The Girl I Left Behind”). But it’s not nostalgia Munsick feels for the Western way of life. That, he’s quick to point out, is very much alive.
With the rough-and-ready roadhouse anthem “Earn Your Spurs,” the rancher-turned-Rocky Mountain ambassador sizes up the cosmopolitan cowboys he sees every day. A dusky swirl of baritone guitar and cinematic synth back the message “Anyone can buy the boots, but you gotta earn your spurs.” As The Mountain Goat, it’s both a truth he was born into, and wisdom he’s privileged to share with the world.
“I don’t want to come off as a jerk, but being a cowboy is a lot more than just wearing the hat,” he says. “The main thing is just being able to be real and be who I am. What I want is for people to understand that Western life is not a thing of the past. It’s still here and hopefully it will continue to thrive in the mainstream of country music. And if you know, you know.”
PHIL BARTON SIGNS WORLDWIDE PUBLISHING DEAL WITH BMG
Award-winning songwriter Phil Barton today announces a global publishing deal with BMG in partnership with Liz Rose Music, marking the next chapter in a career that has produced more than 900 songs released around the world.
Barton first broke through with Lee Brice's No. 1 hit "A Woman Like You," earning MusicRow's Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year honor and an NSAI "Ten Songs I Wish I'd Written" award. Since then, he has built an internationally respected catalog spanning Country, Pop and Children's music, with songs recorded by artists including Sara Evans, Gabby Barrett, Dustin Lynch, Eli Young Band, Priscilla Block, Matt Stell, LOCASH, Alison Krauss, Ashley McBryde and David Nail. His song "Cowboy's Duty" was also featured in the Oscar-nominated film Sicario, while his work has earned multiple No. 1 and Top 10 hits across both North America and Australia.
"So excited to start this new chapter of writing with the BMG publishing family and continue my amazing relationship with Liz Rose Music," says Barton. "Amy Hendon Scott was my first believer in this town, so to be reunited with her and work alongside the incredible people at BMG and Liz Rose Music is truly a dream. As an Australian Nashvillian, I never take for granted being surrounded by such an outstanding team."
"We couldn't be happier to welcome Phil to BMG," says Amy Hendon Scott, Director, Creative, BMG Publishing. "I've believed in Phil since the beginning, so getting the opportunity to work together again makes this partnership especially meaningful. Phil is the kind of songwriter every publisher hopes to work with. His songs are honest, memorable and beautifully crafted, but just as importantly, he's someone artists love writing with. He brings curiosity, consistency and an incredible work ethic to every room, and we're proud to partner with Liz Rose Music as we help champion the next chapter of his remarkable career."
Photo ID (L-R): Gracie Glass (Liz Rose Music), Scott Ponce (Liz Rose Music), Liz Rose (Liz Rose Music), Phil Barton, Amy Hendon Scott (BMG), Kate Shirley (BMG), Chris Oglesby (BMG), Dave Pacula (BMG)
Photo Credit: Jackson James
About BMG:
Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences. With 16 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters, including will.i.am, Jean-Michel Jarre, Tina Turner, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Paul Simon, and many more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann.
Gavin Adcock Releases “Having One Now,” Reveals Tracklist to THE DAY I HANG IT UP
On the heels of performing “Winner At Losing” to fete the hit TV show Landman at ACM Honors on Wednesday (Aug. 19), Gavin Adcock keeps the momentum behind his forthcoming album rolling with the release of “Having One Now,” available now. Listen Below.
“Having One Now,” written by Adcock, Luke Laird and Rhett Akins, depicts the unexpected joy of finding love after a series of bad luck, and is the latest release hailing from Adcock’s upcoming project, The Day I Hang It Up.
“‘Having One Now’ is an upbeat song about finding some love when you were down and out,” Adcock shares. “Last week I dropped a sad song, the week before that I dropped a song for all the blue collar people out there. So, get ready… and don’t be surprised if I drop another one next week.”
The Georgia native is also unveiling the 26-song tracklist to his highly-anticipated third album in three years. A co-writer on all but four songs, the project also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook.
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.
His previously released project, Own Worst Enemy, arrived as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart and the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release just over a year ago (August 15, 2025).
Own Worst Enemy boasted over 25 MILLION US streams in its first week, more than doubling the first-week numbers of Adcock’s previous album, Actin' Up Again, which was released just under a year prior (August 2, 2024).
To celebrate the album, 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 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 !
JOHN MORGAN REMINISCES WITH NEW SINGLE "ONCE IN A MILE"
Six time #1 hitmaker John Morgan releases a new track today, “Once in a Mile.” Written by Morgan and Brent Anderson, the new song comes as Morgan’s current single “Kid Myself” is inside the Top 10 on the radio charts and climbing. Listen to “Once in a Mile” Below.
In “Once in a Mile,” Morgan turns the drive back home into an unraveling of memories - every passing mile stirring up the ghosts of a love that used to exist there. The production carries its own sense of momentum, a steady, driving pulse that mirrors the highway itself, propelling the song forward even as the lyrics pull backward into the past. Built on classic country instrumentation with a warm, nostalgic glow, the track captures that bittersweet ache of proximity: the closer you get to home, the closer you get to what you lost. Morgan's grounded, emotive vocal delivery sits at the heart of it all, turning a simple road trip into a quietly devastating meditation on memories and heartbreak.
John Morgan will be out on the road this fall.
Tour Dates
September 4 - Seneca, OR - John Morgan: Live at Silivies
September 5 - Lakeview, OR - Lake Country Round-up
September 6 - Filer, ID - Twin Falls Country Fairgrounds
September 10 - Cashmere, WA - Chelan Country Fair
September 12 - Ashland, VA - Country Jam III Music Festival
September 24 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavillion*
September 25 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena*
September 26 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino*
October 1 - Huber Heights, OH - Rose Music Center at The Heights*
October 2 - Rockford, IL - BMO Center*
October 8 - Port Wentworth, GA - VyStar Pavilion
October 9 - Roanoake Rapids, NC - Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre*
October 15 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Center*
October 16 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion*
October 17 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center*
November 5 - Macon, GA - Atrium Health Amphitheater*
November 6 - Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum*
November 7 - Corinth, MS - Crossroads Arena*
November 15 - Jacksonville, FL - Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
* Brantley Gilbert's "Real American Tour" Date
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ROB ZOMBIE RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BLACK RAT COFFIN”
Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has unveiled the official music video for ‘Black Rat Coffin,’ another standout track from his acclaimed new studio album, The Great Satan, available now via Nuclear Blast Records.
One of the album’s darker and more sinister cuts, ‘Black Rat Coffin’ delivers Zombie’s unmistakable collision of heavy grooves, twisted imagery and horror-soaked rock ‘n’ roll.
Released earlier this year, The Great Satan finds Zombie firing on all cylinders across 15 tracks, including ‘Punks And Demons,’ ‘Heathen Days,’ ‘(I’m A) Rock ‘N’ Roller,’ ‘F.T.W. 84,’ ‘The Black Scorpion,’ ‘Tarantula’ and ‘Black Rat Coffin.’
Purchase/Stream The Great Satan: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan
ROB ZOMBIE is currently on a Summer 2026 co-headline tour with labelmate MARILYN MANSONwith support from THE HU and ORGY. Tickets and VIP packages onsale now at https://www.robzombie.com/tour
ROB ZOMBIE (w/MARILYN MANSON) Tour Dates:
8/20 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^+
8/21 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
8/23 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^+
8/24 - Charlotte, NC - Truliant Amphitheater^+
8/26 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center^+
8/27 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center^+
8/29 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake^+
8/30 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater^+
9/01 - Toronto, ON - RBC Amphitheatre^+
9/02 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center^+
9/04 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre^+
9/05 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^+
9/06 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center^+
9/09 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^+
9/10 - Kansas City, MO - Morton Amphitheater^+
9/12 - Greenwood Village, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^+
9/14 - West Valley City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
9/16 - Airway Heights, WA - BECU Live at Northern Quest+
9/17 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre^+
9/18 - Ridgefield, WA - Cascades Amphitheater^+
9/20 - Concord, CA - Toyota Pavilion at Concord^+
^With The Hu
+With Orgy
About ROB ZOMBIE:
As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of nine feature films including “HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES,” “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS,” “THE MUNSTERS” and the number one smash “HALLOWEEN.”
After five years, Rob Zombie is back with new music as he announces his latest record, THE GREAT SATAN, out on Nuclear Blast in 2026. The new music brings Zombie back to his Hellbilly roots with frenetic cuts such as ‘Punks And Demons,’ ‘Heathen Days,’ ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’ and ‘Tarantula.’
Rob Zombie has achieved great success in the music industry, first as a member of the multi-platinum band White Zombie and later as a solo artist with even greater results collecting numerous multi-platinum and gold albums along the way including Hellbilly Deluxe, The Sinister Urge and Educated Horses. Rob Zombie’s most recent record, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), debuted at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, making it his 7th consecutive solo album to debut in the top 10.
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Black Metal Kings DARK FUNERAL Release New Live Album 'A Beast To Praise' — Out Now via Century Media
Today, the Swedish kings of black metal, DARK FUNERAL, unleash their long awaited new live album, ‘A Beast To Praise,’ out now via Century Media. To celebrate the live release’s street date, the band shares a new live video for “Nail Them To The Cross (Live in Stockholm),” available below.
Recorded at Fållan in Stockholm in 2022, 'A Beast To Praise' captures DARK FUNERAL's devastating live performance in support of their acclaimed album 'We Are The Apocalypse.'Spanning 13 tracks and nearly 70 minutes, the release showcases the band's relentless stage presence while celebrating an album that entered the charts across Europe upon it's 2022 release, including #6 in Germany, #13 in Finland, #28 in Switzerland, #29 in Austria, and #31 in Sweden.
Watch the Live Video for "Nail Them To The Cross"
DARK FUNERAL’s Lord Ahriman comments on ‘A Beast To Praise’:
“‘A Beast To Praise’ (Live at Fållan, Stockholm) captures a very important moment in the history of DARK FUNERAL — not only the live release ritual for ‘We Are The Apocalypse,’but also our return to the stage after years of silence during the pandemic. That night at Fållanwas intense in every possible way. The energy in the room, the fire, the audience, and the atmosphere all came together into something far beyond an ordinary concert. This release is the immortal document of that night. With the release of this live album and the upcoming European touring cycle in the fall of 2026, we now close the chapter surrounding ‘We Are The Apocalypse.’ At the same time, we are already deeply focused on the next era of DARK FUNERAL and hard at work creating new material for what will become our next studio album, planned for release in 2027. And as one chapter closes, a new one is already taking shape — bigger, darker, and more epic than ever before...”
DARK FUNERAL will next embark on the massive “In League With Satan” tour across Europe together with Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir in October. All upcoming tour dates currently announced can be found below.
DARK FUNERAL Live:
August 6-9 - Schlotheim, Germany @ Party.San Open Air
August 28-30 - Câmpulung, Romania @ Posada Rock
August 28-30 - Požega, Serbia @ Hellhammer Festival
"In League With Satan" – European Tour
w/ Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir
October 9 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Halle 622
October 10 - Zwickau, Germany @ Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau
October 11 - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
October 13 - Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz
October 14 - Munich, Germany @ Zenith
October 16 - Paris, France @ Zenith
October 18 - Den Bosch, The Netherlands @ Mainstage
October 20 - Cologne, Germany @ Palladium
October 22 - Hamburg, Germany @ Inselpark Arena
October 23 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
October 24 - Brno, Czech Republic @ Hala Vodova
October 27 - Helsinki, Finland @ Ice Hall
October 29 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Hovet
October 30 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ K.B. Hallen
DARK FUNERAL Live 2027
August 21 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze Open Air
August 22 - Carhaix, France @ Motocultor Festival
More info and tickets can be found HERE
Stay alert for more news on DARK FUNERAL and many more shows to be announced soon…
DARK FUNERAL are:
Lord Ahriman – Guitars
Chaq Mol – Guitars
Heljarmadr – Vocals
Adra-Melek – Bass
Jalomaah – Drums
GEARS Return with Emotionally Charged New Single "Spiraling"
“Spiraling” dives into the darkness of mental health struggles, the feeling of losing control, becoming overwhelmed, and not knowing where to turn. But beneath the weight of the song is an important message: you are not alone.
GEARS captures the struggle of spiraling while reminding listeners that reaching out, asking for help, and refusing to suffer in silence can be the first step toward finding your way back.
There comes a moment when everything feels like it's slipping away. The weight of anxiety. The noise inside your head. The fear that no matter how hard you fight, you're losing control.
Hard rock powerhouse GEARS confronts that battle head-on with their explosive new single, "Spiraling," arriving today across all major streaming platforms.
Known for blending punishing riffs, soaring melodies, and deeply personal songwriting, GEARS once again proves why they continue to resonate with rock and metal fans worldwide. "Spiraling" is more than another heavy track it's a brutally honest reflection of the emotional struggles so many people face but
rarely discuss.
Built on thunderous guitar work, relentless rhythm, and a vocal performance that balances vulnerability with unrelenting power, the song captures the feeling of standing on the edge while refusing to let darkness have the
final word.
“You are not alone. So many of us going through similar or even more difficult struggles. Please reach out to someone. You matter, and you don’t have to face this alone. I’m begging you… PLEASE TALK TO SOMEONE and let them help”. -Tripp Sixx
From the opening note, "Spiraling" pulls listeners into an emotional storm before erupting into a massive chorus that is destined to become a live favorite. The track showcases everything fans have come to expect from GEARS raw honesty, undeniable hooks, and the kind of heaviness that serves the song instead of overshadowing it.
Over the years, GEARS has carved out a reputation as one of hard rock's most authentic voices, building a fiercely loyal fanbase through relentless touring, unforgettable live performances, and music that connects on a deeply human level. Rather than chasing trends, the band continues to evolve while staying true to the passion and intensity that have defined their sound from the beginning.
"Spiraling" represents another bold step forward.It's a song for anyone who has battled self doubt. For anyone fighting anxiety. For anyone searching for hope in the middle of chaos. And for anyone who needs a reminder that even when life feels like it's unraveling, there is always another reason to keep fighting.
With anticipation already building around the release, "Spiraling" is poised to become one of GEARS most impactful songs to date, offering both emotional catharsis and a sonic punch that will leave listeners reaching for repeat.
Prepare yourself. Turn it up.
And let "Spiraling" remind you that sometimes the strongest people are the ones still fighting battles no one else can see.
GEARS isn’t just another rock band—they’re a reminder of why heavy music matters. Real songs, real emotion, and a live show that leaves you buzzing long after the last note.
WE ARE GEARS.
Turn it up. Feel it loud. And don’t forget to move.
Cenobia Signs to Fearless Records + Shares "Swallowed By the World" Video — WATCH // Announces EP
FEARLESS RECORDS is thrilled to welcome enigmatic artist CENOBIA to the worldwide roster.
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Cenobia independently released her debut single "Devour Me" in 2025. Months later, she re-emerged with her second single, "Throne of Want," followed by "Make Us Whole Again." Amidst cryptic ciphers and narrative-driven music videos, she quickly amassed millions of streams, views, and a rabid fanbase. Her rapid ascent has caused many to speculate whether she is real or a product of AI.
But she is, in fact, real.
She crafts music from the dark, without aid, without favor, and without compromise. She simply writes music for someone who will never hear it.
Deeply inspired by her favourite video games, Cenobia has shrouded her art in cryptic lore and immersive visual chapters, cultivating a devoted following: "Her Collective."
She welcomes you in.
Cenobia wil release the Lethal Devotion EP on September 18.Pre-save it here.
Additionally, she has shared the video for new single "Swallowed By the World." Watch it Below:
Cenobia returns upon a dark steed. "Swallowed By The World" is her fourth chapter — a modern metal track that steadily escalates sonic tension through riffs that resonate, haunting melodies, and plate-shifting breakdowns. Exploring themes of internal conflict, obsession, and triumph, "Swallowed By The World" balances delicate emotions with relentless intensity. She has returned to swallow the world whole.
About this latest transmission, Cenobia states, "Cenobia gifts you her fourth chapter, 'Swallowed By The World.' Her end. Her beginning.'A divine awakening is upon us. Her eyes are yet to open.' Devoured whole. A fractured rebirth. She was swallowed by the world, forged in trauma. Her quest to be made whole again draws to an end. Now, her divine awakening is upon us. She is Cenobia. She too will devour the stars."
BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF JADE EAGLESON
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville proudly announces the signing of award-winning Canadian country artist Jade Eagleson to its recording roster. One of the genre's leading international voices, Eagleson has amassed more than 430 million global streams and 130 million YouTube views while earning five No. 1 singles at Canadian Country Radio, multiple GOLD and PLATINUM certifications, and widespread acclaim for his modern take on neo-traditional country music.
The Ontario native continues to build on that momentum following a remarkable stretch that includes four JUNO Award nominations, 2025 CCMA Male Artist of the Year, 2024 CCMA Album of the Year, and 2023 CCMA Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year honors.
In addition to signing with the label, Eagleson also expanded his team signing with Range Music for management, CAA for booking and Spirit Music, in a joint venture with Alliance Music Partners, for publishing.
Photo ID: Standing: BMG’s Jen Morgan, CAA’s Karen Schillinger & Bennett Beckner, BMG’s Quinn Bauducco, Range Music’s Shawn McSpadden & Trey Wilson, BMG Canada’s Lindsay Hyslop Seated: BMG North America’s Katie Kerkhover, BMG Canada’s Bryan Columbus, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s JoJamie Hahr, Jade Eagleson, BMG North & South America’s Jon Loba, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Peter Strickland & Camille Kenny
“I’m incredibly excited to begin my journey with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville,” says Jade. “I have always had a profound respect for their team and the way they love and elevate their artists. The whole team feels like family and I’m so very proud to call this label my home. Regarding Range, that team has already been such a strong support for me, and we’re only just getting started. I feel incredibly aligned with them. They are strategic and innovative, and have been a blessing to have in my life. The fine folks that work there have quickly become some of my best friends. In addition, I love my agents at CAA, and I am so grateful that they rolled the dice on me and my obsession with steel and fiddle. It hasn’t been all that long and I’ve already had experiences that will last a lifetime. I am excited to continue playing and growing new markets with these fine folks. For the Spirit Music team, I remember coming to Nashville close to 10 years ago exploring publishing options, and most folks politely turned me away because what I was doing at the time was too country. Frank Rogers and Derek Wells on the other hand took the time to hear my music, and show interest in what I was doing when nobody else would. I have also had the privilege of working with Abbey for the last year or two and love that I can work with all of these incredible people on my upcoming releases. With these leaders in my corner across all aspects of my career, I am looking forward to what the next few years look like for me, my music and my opportunities to connect and engage with fans globally.”
"Jade represents so much of what everyone loves about this format. He knows exactly who he is as an artist, has an undeniable respect for the genre and has built an incredible career by stying true to that," says JoJamie Hahr, EVP, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. "What he has already accomplished is impressive, but we believe there is so much more ahead. We're thrilled to welcome Jade to the family and excited to be part of this next chapter."
"Spirit Music has been a big fan of Jade Eagleson for years,” shares Frank Rogers, CEO Spirit Music. We are excited to partner with Jade and help let the rest of the world discover what we (and all of Canada) have been excited about for a long time! Let’s go!”
"Jade has achieved remarkable success, and I am beyond excited to partner with him and Spirit Music on this next chapter,” says Abbey Adams, Co-Founder, Alliance Music Partners. “This is a pivotal point for Jade, the possibilities are endless, and we're thrilled to be a part of creating something even bigger with him."
About Jade Eagleson
Jade Eagleson has made quite a mark on the international country music scene. Boasting more than 430 million global streams and 130 million YouTube views since the debut of his self-titled album in 2020, which earned four GOLD and two PLATINUM-certified singles, Jade has also landed five No. 1 singles at Canadian Country Radio, three GOLD and one PLATINUM-certified track from his sophomore album, and another two GOLD-certified tracks and one PLATINUM-certified track from his third album, Do It Anyway. These last few years have been unmatched for the Ontario native. Jade kicked off 2025 with his fourth JUNO Award nomination and was recently named 2025 CCMA Male Artist of the Year after winning Album of the Year in 2024 and both Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year in 2023. In addition, Jade is nominated for the Fans’ Choice and Male Artist of the Year awards at the 2026 CCMAs.
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Punk-Metal Pioneers SNOT Officially Sign to BLKIIBLK
Today, BLKIIBLK is proud to announce the signing of legendary California punk-metal pioneers SNOT to a worldwide recording deal. One of the most influential cult bands to emerge from the late-'90s heavy music explosion, SNOT is currently writing and recording its long-awaited new studio album - the band's first collection of new material in nearly three decades – set for release in summer 2027, with new music set to arrive in early 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut, ‘Get Some.’
Mikey Doling, founder and guitarist of SNOT, comments:
“I am beyond thrilled to announce SNOT’s signing with BLKIIBLK! From my very first conversation with Mike Gitter, it was clear that the team at BLKIIBLK and SNOT were a perfect fit. They truly believe in what we’re doing, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. We're proud to be joining the Frontiers/BLKIIBLK family. I've got my sunglasses on because the future is so bright! We're fired up to bring the new SNOT songs we've been working on to our fans around the world. This is just the beginning!”
Mike Gitter, Head of A&R, Frontiers Label Group, adds:
“BLKIIBLK isn’t merely just proud to be working with SNOT but, more importantly, to be part of fulfilling a legacy that has only intensified as time has gone by. SNOT is really the high-octane stopgap between fellow Santa Barbara punk miscreants, RKL and Generation Nu-Metal. Mikey, John, Jamie and Andy are on fire and not only celebrating their history but making it much more than a classic-album-and-then-we’re-out proposition. F- that! SNOT lives!”
SNOT never played by anyone else's rules. Originally formed in Santa Barbara, California, in 1995, they featured the charismatic Lynn Strait on vocals, guitarist Mikey Doling, bassist John Fahnestock, and drummer Jamie Miller. The band forged a sound that blurred the lines between hardcore, punk, funk, groove, and metal with an attitude that refused to fit neatly into any scene. Built around the unforgettable presence of frontman Lynn Strait, the unmistakable guitar work of Mikey Doling, and a rhythm section that balanced precision with swagger, SNOT created music that was as infectious as it was uncompromising.
Released in 1997 through Geffen Records, 'Get Some' has become one of heavy music's defining cult classics. Its explosive combination of crushing riffs, undeniable groove, raw humor, and fearless individuality helped shape the emerging nu-metal movement while standing apart from it entirely. Decades later, the album continues to inspire generations of musicians across metal, hardcore, punk, and hard rock, earning its reputation as one of the era's most distinctive and enduring releases.
Although Lynn Strait's tragic passing in 1998 brought the band's original run to an abrupt end, SNOT's legacy only continued to grow. In 2000, the surviving members honored Strait with the acclaimed tribute album 'Strait Up,' featuring an extraordinary roster of guest vocalists including Jonathan Davis, Corey Taylor, Fred Durst, Serj Tankian, and many others. Meanwhile, SNOT's members went on to help shape bands including Soulfly, Bad Religion, Amen, Lo-Pro, and Channel Zero, extending the band's influence across multiple generations of heavy music.
In 2025, SNOT returned with powerhouse vocalist Andy Knapp, ushering in a new era while honoring the spirit that made the band a cult favorite.
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Since returning to the stage, SNOT has experienced an overwhelming resurgence, fueled by passionate fans and acclaimed performances at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Download, Graspop, Alcatraz, and Motocultor, alongside sold-out headline club shows throughout North America and Europe. The response has firmly established SNOT as one of heavy music's most celebrated comeback stories.
The current SNOT lineup features Mikey Doling (guitar), John Fahnestock (bass), Jamie Miller (drums), and Andy Knapp (vocals), with Doc Coyle joining the band as touring support guitarist for live performances.
Now signed to BLKIIBLK, SNOT is preparing to release its first new music in nearly thirty years, opening an exciting new chapter while staying true to the spirit that made the band legendary.
GET SOME. SNOT IS BACK.
Current SNOT Lineup:
Mikey Doling – Guitar
John Fahnestock – Bass
Jamie Miller – Drums
Andy Knapp – Vocals
Touring Support:
Doc Coyle – Guitar
SoCal Radio Personality Mike Z Joins Legendary KNAC-FM Bringing “WIRED” to Pure Rock Radio
After Nearly 22 Years at 96.7 KCAL-FM, Mike Z Joins KNAC-FM
Southern California radio personality Mike Z is joining the legendary KNAC-FM, bringing his acclaimed hard rock and heavy metal program “WIRED” to the iconic Pure Rock station. After nearly 22 years at 96.7 KCAL-FM, Mike Z begins a new chapter at one of the most revered call letters in rock radio history.
“What an honor it is for me to add those legendary call letters to my resume under the guidance and tutelage of legendary KNAC personality & Program Director Gonzo Greg,” says Mike Z.
The move represents a full-circle moment for the longtime radio personality, whose passion for KNAC goes back decades.
“I'll never forget buying my first radio station T-shirt, my KNAC T-shirt, at La Casa De Candles inside the Puente Hills Mall. I never thought I would one day be on air there.”
Mike Z will bring “WIRED” to KNAC-FM every Thursday from Noon–2 p.m., with a replay airing Saturdays from 8–10 p.m. The program will continue Mike Z’s commitment to hard rock and heavy metal, featuring new music, interviews, and conversations with some of the biggest names in the genre.
“We are so stoked to have Mike Z bring ‘WIRED’ to Pure Rock KNAC. As the premiere hard rock and heavy metal show in the Inland Empire, we're excited to now share the noise with the High Desert neighbors, and worldwide at KNAC.fm,” says Gonzo Greg, legendary KNAC personality and Program Director.
For his debut broadcast, Mike Z will welcome Jon Donais, guitarist for Anthrax, Living Wreckage, and Shadows Fall, for a conversation featuring new music from all three bands.
With a career spanning more than two decades and a lifelong connection to rock radio, Mike Z’s arrival at KNAC marks a new era for “WIRED” while adding another chapter to the storied legacy of Pure Rock KNAC.
“WIRED” with Mike Z
Thursdays: Noon–2 p.m.
Encore: Saturdays, 8–10 p.m.
Listen: KNAC.fm
Debut Guest: Jon Donais (Anthrax / Living Wreckage / Shadows Fall)
Connect with Mike Z online at: www.mikezrocks.com or on the socials @mikezrocks
ENSLAVED - announces new studio album 'Mið' & reveals new track/video 'Solar Will'
Progressive trailblazers Enslaved have officially announced their forthcoming studio album, Mið, set for release on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Throughout their 35 year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black metal, weaving Old Norse histories and sacred traditions into complex modern soundscapes. With their latest offering, Enslaved turn their gaze toward the fundamental concept of the axis: the middle, the origin, and the infinite reach of the present moment.
Alongside this news, the band have unveiled the transcendant new single 'Solar Will', both a paean to a divine spark, and a testament to the album title’s fundamental concept: a centre whose reach is infinite. It's accompanying video was created by Kolibri Media, long term partners of Enslaved based in Bergen.
Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson stated:
"There have been sun cults as long as Magic Man has been around (at least). The Sun is a nurturing and terrifying parent that can grant as well as obliterate life totally. Such a classic and awe-inspiring object of our worship and myths requires classic and awesome riffs, Bonham-esque drum grooves and blistering melodic flares celebrating its horrific glory. This is what that sounds like to me: “Solar Will”!"
Voicalist / bassist Grutle Kjellson adds:
“Solar Will explores archetypal conflicts, those that manifest in nature, the cosmos, mythology, and, above all, within the human mind. In this instance, the central struggle is expressed through one of the enduring rivalries found in Norse mythology, embodied by two important, though often somewhat overlooked, figures within the pantheon. Readers familiar with the Norse mythological tradition will likely recognize the identities rather instantly, yet I shall refrain from naming them, allowing each reader the opportunity to engage with and decipher the lyrics on their own. After all, perhaps this is one of the essential functions of lyric writing: to invite interpretation and cultivate a sense of wonder? The conclusion, or more precisely, the absence of one, suggests that, for human beings, chaos and dreams are at least as significant as the realities we perceive through our senses. Ultimately, the work advocates not for resolution, but for the acceptance, assimilation, and shaping of these often contradictory forces."
Pre-order Mið here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/mid
Stream 'Solar Will' here: https://enslaved.bfan.link/solar-will
Watch the video for 'Solar Will' below:
Enslaved live in 2026
18 Sep 26 NO - Sortland @ Sortland Jazzfestival 2026
29 Oct 26 NO - Bergen @ Kulturhuset - Album Release Show
30 Oct 26 NO - Oslo @ Big Dipper - Signing Session / Meet & Greet
31 Oct 26 NO - Oslo @ Oslo Spektrum w/ Dimmu Borgir & Satyricon
Enslaved live in 2027
27-30 May 27 US - Baltimore @ Maryland Deathfest 2027
Tickets available here: Tour - Enslaved
Never faltering, Norway’s iconic Enslaved continue to exist as one of the most original and dependable components in our scene's indestructible backbone. Possessing the reputation as one of the most riveting live acts around, they never fail to offer us talent of the highest calibre, always doing justice to their signature black/progressive sound. Enslaved was formed in 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson, releasing their first demo Yggdrasill in the summer of 1992, their legendary mini-album Hordanes Land coming out in 1993, and with their debut full-length Vikingligr Veldi arriving in the spring of 1994.
It’s a rare and remarkable feat that 35 years and now 17 albums in, Enslaved’s horizons still continue to expand. Every stage of the Bergen band’s evolution, every new phase entered, has felt like an organic act of discovery and renewal. Their journey has been at once a commitment to a promise that found its embryonic form in the Norwegian black metal scene they emerged from, and a willingness to challenge both orthodoxy and themselves from the off to make that potential manifest.
Enslaved’s new album, Mið, an Old Norse word for ‘centre’, or ‘middle’, marks another departure, and another new beginning. The band have always dealt in states of transition, nor least on the thematically linked, mythology-steeped rites of passage that were 2020’s Utgard and 2023’s Heimdal. What lay beyond, however, was… unexpected.
Mið is an album that sheds light on harmonies and dialogues embedded all around us: between the ways of the past, and how they can bring enlightenment to the present, between small kernels of truth and their ability to project onto the most universal on canvases, and between band members relying on instinct and each other to create a record that galvanises on every possible level.
Enslaved are:
Ivar Bjørnson | guitars
Grutle Kjellson | vocals, bass
Arve 'Ice Dale' Isdal | guitar
Håkon Vinje | keyboards
Iver Sandøy | drums
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SIFYN Announce "Self-Encrypted" EP & A New Era Of Pop-Metalcore
Minneapolis pop-metalcore outfit, SIFYN, pull at the threads of pain, connection, and survival on brand new single, "Code", out now. The track also arrives alongside the announcement of the band's forthcoming EP, "Self-Encrypted", set for release on December 4. Fusing the impact of metal with alternative rock, atmosphere, emo vulnerability, and pop-forward melody, "Code" is an urgent first glimpse into SIFYN's evolving sound. Watch the new video for "Code" below.
Beginning with the flicker of a television screen lost in static, the brand new video for "Code" erupts in a kaleidoscope of color and flashing lights to heighten the track's tension of between the urge to protect someone and the reality that they must find their own way forward. As anticipation builds for "Self-Encrypted", "Code" sets the pace for a new SIFYN chapter that is brighter, bolder, and built around an even stronger sense of momentum.
Reflecting on the strain of carrying the weight of someone else's pain on "Code", founding member and frontman Lukas Magyar shares:
"We can't wait to see how people react to our new sound. "Code" is full of brilliant moments and I think our fans will agree. It'll give everyone a glimpse of what is next for us."
Excited to introduce the next era of SIFYN with "Self-Encrypted", founding member and frontman Lukas Magyar emphasizes:
"Self Encrypted is an exciting collection. We packed a lot of substance into this body of work. I look forward to performing every track on this EP. It's challenging and it's emotional and energetic, but mostly it's just a ton of fun."
Drawing weight from metalcore with alt-rock textures, emo's volatility, and pop-minded melodies, SIFYN have found a way to make heavy music with a danceable pulse. Sharpening the contrast between intensity and immediacy, "Code" introduces the upcoming "Self-Encrypted" EP as a new phase for the Minneapolis band, one that is colorful while unbridled.
Founded by (ex-Veil Of Maya) Lukas Magyar, SIFYN made their debut with "Marionette" in 2022 and have continued to expand their palette with every release. What began as a creative outlet beyond Magyar's longtime work in heavy music became a space to follow different instincts: bigger melodic swings, looser genre boundaries, and songwriting that makes room for both technical weight and straight-to-the-chest emotion.
Be sure to stay tuned for more SIFYN news coming very soon.
ABOUT SIFYN
For nearly a decade, SIFYN have lived in a state of constant evolution, growing from a studio project into a full-fledged metal outfit comprising vocalist Lukas Magyar, guitarists Mike Green and Dustin Korth, bassist/co-writer Derek Sampson and drummer Avery Frisk. Along the way, the Minnesota-based quintet have developed a similar sonic restlessness, spinning a genre-blending sound that pulls from modern alternative rock, metalcore and early-2000s emo – muscular rhythms, skyward guitars, shimmering electronics and tightly layered vocals all filtered through Cyberpunk-sheen production. But rather than pledge allegiance to any one scene, SIFYN follow their instincts wherever they lead.
That freedom reaches a new level on SELF-ENCRYPTED, the band's new five-song EP and most personal collection to date. Where the group’s 2022 debut, Marionette, often channeled pieces of Magyar's life through fictional characters, SELF-ENCRYPTED fully closes the distance between songwriter and subject, grappling with loved ones in crisis, identity, ideology, dreams, reality and personal agency with the urgency of a deathbed confessional. By narrowing its perspective to lived experience, SIFYN’s music feels more universal than ever, leaving room for listeners to enter the story – not simply observing the band’s search for answers, but asking critical questions of their own right alongside them.
Untitled With Drums Premiere New Album Made Flesh
UNTITLED WITH DRUMS have shared the stage with Deftones and Baroness, but the band are giving their hybrid of ‘90s post-hardcore and 2000’s alt metal an even greater emotional charge on their upcoming second album, Made Flesh.
Made Flesh comes out tomorrow, Friday, August 21 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all 10 catchy and cutting songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.
Listen to Made Flesh Below":
Made Flesh comes out August 21, 2026 on Season of Mist
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Made Flesh pushes Untitled With Drum’s familiar but fresh sound like never before. Lucas D.'s riffs cut harder while his more atmospheric passages stretch out further, woven through Nicolas Z.'s increasingly prominent synth work. Rémy D.'s drumming anchors the songs with assertive, sometimes intricate grooves, and Martin L.B.'s vocals and bass carry the record's emotional charge throughout.
No strangers to the specialist press or the festival circuit, Untitled With Drums have been together since 2014. The band released their debut album Hollow in 2020, just days before their native France entered its first COVID lockdown. Despite the timing, the album drew widespread praise and propelled the band to the stages of Hellfest, London’s Desertfest and the Nuits de Fourviere festival, where they opened for the Deftones and Baroness.
While the power of Lucas D.'s riffs is heightened, the ethereal soundscapes he weaves are even more expanded. They blend seamlessly with Nicolas Z.'s synthesizers, now more prominent than ever. Rémy D.'s drumming provides the songs’ backbone, delivering grooves with assertive nuances without neglecting more intricate patterns. This array of strengths wouldn't be complete without bassist Martin L.B..'s vocals, never failing to deliver an infectious emotional intensity. This energy serves Made Flesh's thematic focus: a satirical outlook on our times delivered from a multitude of perspectives, like donning and dropping one mask after another.
With this sophomore album, UNTITLED WITH DRUMS establish themselves as the beacon of a French rock scene struggling to take risks, too often settling for crude heaviness. Theirs cuts deeper — straight to the flesh.
Line-up:
Martin L.B. — Bass, Vocals, Additional Guitar
Lucas Delay — Guitar, Additional Guitar
Nicolas Zalachas — Keyboards
Remy D. Perrin — Drums, Additional Guitar
Additional Recording Lineup:
Etienne Marchal — Additional Guitar
Recording Studio:
Halle du Jeu de Paume (Vic-le-Comte, France).
Production Credits:
Produced and Mixed by Cyrille Gachet.
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
Cover Art:
Martin Le Borgne
Biography:
Clément Duboscq
Photography:
Angélique Delabre
Follow Untitled With Drums
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/untitled-with-drums/1433932755
Rising German Rockers VELVET RUSH Unveil New Single "The Sound Of Letting Go" + Official Video
Today, Germany's rising rock force VELVET RUSH is thrilled to unveil their new single, “The Sound Of Letting Go,” along with an official video, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Singer Sandra Lian comments:
“'The Sound Of Letting Go' is a song about change, self-belief, and the courage to let go. Capturing those moments when life takes an unexpected turn, reminding us that these very moments often pave the way for a true new beginning.”
Watch the Official Video for “The Sound Of Letting Go” Below:
Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, VELVET RUSH is breathing new life into modern rock with a sound rooted in blues-infused hard rock, '70s attitude, and contemporary energy. Fronted by the charismatic Sandra Lian, whose powerful and untamed vocals sit at the heart of the band's identity, VELVET RUSH combines authenticity, groove, and raw emotion into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.
Alongside guitarist James Moncur, bassist Tim Black, and drummer Daniel Rothe, Lianleads a band whose electrifying chemistry has quickly earned them a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts on the European rock circuit.
The band recorded their music at Hamburg's renowned Chameleon Studios with acclaimed producer Eike Freese (Deep Purple, Simple Minds, Slash, Status Quo), crafting a sound packed with driving guitars, memorable hooks, and undeniable energy.
Their debut single, “Euphonia,” immediately attracted international attention, earning Classic Rock Magazine UK's “Best Rock Song of the Week” accolade in October 2024. Momentum continued with the release of their debut album ‘Trail Of Gold’ in September 2025, which received widespread acclaim and was highlighted as a “Tip of the Month” and “Tip of the Year” by leading rock publications including Classic Rock, Rocks, and Rock Hard.
Onstage, VELVET RUSH have continued their rapid ascent, sharing stages with Jerry Cantrell, touring Europe alongside The Vintage Caravan, and appearing at major festivals including Rockharz. The band will be on tour throughout the summer; please find the full list of dates below.
Their latest single, “Nature Of The Beast,” has been added to Planet Rock Radio's A-List, earning heavy rotation on the UK's leading rock radio station.
VELVET RUSH Live:
8/22 - Obrigheim/Pfalz, DE @ Rock im Hinterland
8/23 - Aarburg, CH @ Riverside Festival
9/5 - Brüggen Alst, DE @ Bongert OA
9/11 - Marienmünster, DE @ Rock n Revel
12/18 - Hamburg, DE @ Lordfest
With a second studio album coming soon, VELVET RUSH are only just getting started. Armed with grit, passion, and undeniable attitude, the band is poised to become one of the defining new voices in modern hard rock.
VELVET RUSH are:
Sandra Lian
Tim Black
James Moncur
Daniel Rothe
BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, announces the release of the 40th Anniversary of Ratt’s third studio album, Dancing Undercover
This Limited Edition Gatefold LP features reimagined cover artwork, and a zoetrope vinyl with moving images of the iconic band’s logo and the members themselves, all housed in an opaque bag.
Formed in Los Angeles, RATT was featured as an unsigned act on Uncle Joe Benson’s Local Licks Drive Time Show on KLOS-FM. This was their first time on radio and led to their signing to Atlantic Records.
RATT exploded on to the national scene in 1984 with the release of ‘Out Of The Cellar.’ Featuring an undeniable hook and legendary music video, lead single “Round And Round” hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100, while ‘Out Of The Cellar’ reached #7 on the Billboard Top 200 and was certified triple platinum. Two more charting singles followed with “Back For More” and “Wanted Man”. RATT started the tour as an opening act, but by the end of the tour had climbed to arena headliner.
RATT returned in 1985 with their 2nd full length album, ‘Invasion Of Your Privacy.’ Certified double platinum and also reaching #7 on the Billboard Top 200, ‘Invasion of Your Privacy’ also featured the classics “Lay It Down” (#40 Billboard Hot 100) and “You’re In Love”.
‘Dancing Undercover’ followed in 1986 as RATT toured North America with a brand new LA band called POISON as the opening act. The lead single “Dance” hit the Billboard Hot 100 and spawned another music video hit with “Slip Of The Lip”, while “Body Talk” was featured in a key scene in the Eddie Murphy film, ‘The Golden Child’. ‘Dancing Undercover’ became RATT 3rd consecutive PLATINUM album and reached #26 on the Billboard Top 200.
Dancing Undercover features the classic line up of Stephen Pearcy (vocals), Warren DeMartini (guitars), Robbin Crosby (guitars), Juan Croucier (bass/vocals), and Bobby Blotzer (drums).
King 810 Return With New Album "La Grande Mort or Silence of God" on 11/27 + Share "Love Kills" Video
KING 810 are knocking at the door once again.
The Flint, Michigan heavy music outliers will unleash their new full-length album, La Grande Mort or Silence of God, on November 27. It not only serves as the band's fourth full-length offering of original new material in 18 months, but you also could call it the spiritual successor to their most-acclaimed and most-streamed 2016 second LP, La Petite Mort or a Conversation with God. Rather than retread the same old ground, they celebrate 10 years since the latter with another violent evolution manifested in the form of the eight tracks on La Grande Mort or Silence of God. It arrives November 27. Pre-order it here.
They signal the dawn of this chapter with the release of a new single entitled "Love Kills" today. Watch the video below.
A dirty riff rumbles beneath entrancing musings from frontman David K Gunnuntil distortion boosts his screams over a head-nodding groove. It culminates on a chantable chorus as he proclaims, "They’re in the company of ghosts. LOVE KILLS." It rolls into the embrace of a final question once he wonders, "Do you love me? Yes I do."
King 810 sink their teeth in — and never let go on this one.
About the track, Gunn commented, "This song is about the most dangerous game us animals play — love. 'Love Kills' reveals there is no ceremonial difference between weddings and funerals. There's a type of devotion that doesn't care whether the other person is alive to receive it. That's what this song is — love that outlives the need for consent from the ultimate authority: Death."
To bring this body of work to life, the musicians—Gunn [vocals, guitar, keys], Eugene Gill [bass], John Paul Vega [drums], and Bryce Ballinger [guitar]—once agan joined forces with longtime producer and creative confidant Josh Schroeder [Lorna Shore] in Flint. The result is a brilliant and bold blood-soaked epic steeped in the lore of a Midwest forgotten by the mainstream, dark magic, and sonic subversion of the highest order, copulating metal, alternative, electronic, hip-hop, and psychedelia into a catharsis of pain, pleasure, and poetry. This is music to wage war, cry, fuck, pray, or change your life to.
This is King 810.
Recently, the group teased the record with "Hungry Gods" at the top of the summer. Beyond amassing hundreds of thousands of streams, it picked up plugs from Lambgoat, The PRP, Brave Words, Distorted Sound, and BLUNT Magazine who hailed it as "dark and atmospheric."
KING 810 are also fresh off an explosive run of the UK and other European festivals. This fall the band will embark on their Autumnal Rites headline tour, with special guests Guerrilla Warfare, culminating in a very special live presentation of La Petite Mort or a Conversation With God in its entirety for the first time ever on October 30 — Devil's Night — in Pontiac, MI.
King 810 are about to break the door down once and for all.
KING 810 LIVE:
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
9/19 — Austin, TX — Come & Take It
9/20 — New Orleans, LA — Gasa Gasa
9/22 — Fort Worth, TX — Haltom Theater
9/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
9/24 — Kansas City, MO — Westport Bowery
9/25 — Lincoln, NE — 1867
9/26 — Sioux Falls, SD — Club David
9/27 — Fargo, ND — The Aquarium
9/29 — Minneapolis, MN — Turf Club
9/30 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood
10/01 — Madison, WI — The Annex
10/02 — St. Louis, MO — Fubar Lounge
10/03 — Cleveland, OH — Mercury Lounge
10/30 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot Ballroom
Tiny Magnetic Pets explore darker, more cinematic territory on new ‘Astralux’ EP, out August 21
Celebrated Irish electronic / synthwave outfit Tiny Magnetic Pets release their three-track ‘Astralux’ EP on July 21st, boldly reinventing several of their most-loved tracks and blending cinematic synth textures, soaring melodies and electronic pulse. Their musical journey has seen them championed by Blitz Club and Visage legend Rusty Egan, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD), and electronic music pioneer Vince Clarke.
The lead track ‘Lost My Guiding Light (Again)’ offers a stellar transformation of the original version into a vibrant new anthem. Reflecting the search for hope and direction in an increasingly uncertain world, inviting listeners to consider what their own guiding light might be.
The ‘Astralux’ EP also features two remixes of 'Low Places', which appeared on the band's 2025 'Harmonious Grey' EP. For this, the trio teamed up with pioneering producer and DJ Paul Dakeyne, whose innovative work has helped shape electronic dance music for over three decades. A Ministry of Sound resident DJ, he has played sets for U2 and Kraftwerk. Endorsed by Paul Oakenfold and Fatboy Slim, he has created 250+ remixes, including for George Michael, The Cure, Tori Amos, New Order, Enya, Soft Cell, Erasure, Nancy Sinatra, Yello, and The Housemartins.
Based between Dublin and Belfast, Tiny Magnetic Pets has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary electronic music since emerging in 2015. Here, vocalist Paula Gilmer, keyboardist-guitarist Sean Quinn and drummer Eugene Somers are joined by Seamus Quinn on bass.
Mixed and mastered by Tim Dorney, perhaps best known as keyboardist of Republica, he was also a member of Flowered Up and Tin Gun, this release combines classic synth-pop songwriting with contemporary electronic production, bringing together melodic depth and club-ready energy. With the melodic songwriting and electronic textures that have defined Tiny Magnetic Pets' sound, this EP is infused with adventurous new energy, making a confident statement about where they are heading next.
“When we play live we like to do different versions from the records. Last year, we were asked to play a dance music festival in Dublin, so we re-arranged the opening track from our second album ‘Deluxe/Debris’ for an EDM audience, and it has now become the opening tune to our live shows,” explains Sean Quinn.
“We re-recorded this new version in 2026 and we feel it is significantly different from the original to warrant its own release and slight re-title: Lost My Guiding Light (Again) - a wee nod to Bowie’s John I’m Only Dancing (Again).”
Paula Gilmer adds, “A re-imagining of two of our most popular live tracks for the 21st century dancefloor, the lead track is about how everyone at some point loses their way - in life, in work, in relationships, in faith but the theme carries more weight in 2026 with the whole world seemingly losing its way! What is your “guiding light” in 2026? Morality? Truth? Honesty? Love? Empathy? Compassion? Fill in the blank, post it on TikTok and hope it goes viral.”
As of August 21st, the 'Astralux' EP is available from digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The ‘Astralux’ EP follows exactly one month later on August 21st.
CREDITS
Written & composed by Tiny Magnetic Pets
Paula Gilmer – vocals
Sean Quinn – synths, guitar & vocals
Eugene Somers – drums & percussion
Seamus Quinn – bass
Track 1 mixed & mastered by Tim Dorney
Tracks 2 & 3 remixed by Paul Dakeyne
& mastered by Conan Liquid @ The Crates Motel
Produced by Tiny Magnetic Pets
Recorded at The Yellow Room, Dublin & Immerhythm, London 2026
Copyright 2026 Tiny Magnetic Pets
Published 2026 Archangelo Music / BMG Publishing
Cover designed by UFO
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Artist photos by Conor Kerr
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