Ecce Shnak explore contradiction, captivity & resistance on new single ‘Anna O’

NYC art-rockers Ecce Shnak have released 'Anna O', the third single from their forthcoming full-length, 'Dandy Variances', which is now slated for release in early 2027 via Records, Man Records. The track arrives as a particularly unruly preview of the album, combining the band's art-rock swagger with grunge muscle and a distinctly theatrical sense of scale.

The story of 'Anna O' though, begins well before it became a song. Its lyrics originated as a poem by Robin Kneubuhl, mother of Ecce Shnak composer, bassist, and baritone vocalist David Roush. For the first time, Roush -- who has traditionally written the band's lyrics -- stepped aside and allowed someone else to write the words.

Kneubuhl wrote the poem months before Roush and producer Jeff Lucci began developing what would become 'Anna O'. In March 2019, the two were working on a noisy instrumental when they decided to try Kneubuhl's poem against the music. The combination proved unexpectedly natural, and the poem became the song's lyric.

The result is a captivating anthem with serious grunge energy. 'Anna O' takes the tension and ideas of Kneubuhl's writing and throws them into an explosive musical setting, with the song's art-rock ambition and theatricality pushing against its rawer, heavier instincts.

Kneubuhl has characterized the poem as “a lament about tragic contradictions in contemporary feminist thought and practice.” She wholeheartedly believes in the ideals of feminism, while also expressing concern that those ideals can be misused toward nefarious ends, with consequences for women and others alike. Those contradictions form the conceptual foundation of 'Anna O', giving the song a lyrical tension that sits beneath its deliberately unruly surface.

Frontman David Roush explains, "The song's tragic hero embodies both a noteworthy psychoanalytic patient of Freud’s protégé Josef Breuer and the real-life gun-slinging heroine Annie Oakley. Though Anna is beleaguered by the contradictions Kneubuhl observes in the poem's story, she ultimately emerges triumphant in the fight against patriarchy by the song’s end," explains 

Ecce Shnak's own history is rooted in New York City's experimental music community. Formed in 2011, the band -- pronounced “Eh-kay sh-knock" -- is made up of David Roush (composer, bassist and baritone vocalist), Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn (drums).

While 'Anna O' marks a new chapter in the band's approach to songwriting, its production involves a number of accomplished studio figures. Roush and Jeff Luccirecorded and produced the single, with Lucci helping shape the musical foundation for Kneubuhl's poem. Grammy award-winning producer Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, NIN, Julian Lennon) mixed the single, which was mastered by multi-platinum engineer Kris Crummett (Sum 41, Sleeping With Sirens, Dance Gavin Dance).

Themusic videowas directed by LA-based film producerDJay Brawner, who also did the videos for  'Vincent'and'Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice'. Ecce Shnak’s soprano,Bella Komodromos, plays Anna, who is deeply distressed and entrapped in an asylum. Through an act of heroic resistance, she overthrows her abusive doctor and his servile aid, finally setting herself free.

Ecce Shnak's acclaimed2025'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP  was mixed byNicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Wild Nothing, War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy award-winning engineerJoe LaPorta(David Bowie, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend).The band subsequently completed a West coast, East coast and aUK tourwithEMF, whose stellartrack 'LGBTQ+ Lover' also featured bothDavey and Bella on vocals.

Another glimpse into the full-length Ecce Shnak has been building toward -- a record where art-rock swagger, grunge grit, theatrical ambition, and experimental instincts collide -- 'Anna O'is out now, available from digital music platforms, includingSpotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  

CREDITS

Words by Robin Kneubuhl
Music composed by David Roush

Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci
Mixed by Mario McNulty
Mastered by Kris Crummett
Video Director - DJay Brawner
Senior Executive Producer - Djay Brawner
Executive Producer - Max Rose
Co-produced by Beth Narducci, Brooks Jones and David Roush
Single released by Records, Man Records
Ecce Shnak photos by Rose Callahan. Stylist: Fay Leshner
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR


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New Deathcore EP Strix & Live Session video out now by DROWN IN SULPHUR!

Drown In Sulphur took the metal world by storm with new line-up and two massive advance video singles this summer. Now the time has come to unleash their latest effort, digital EP Strix, to the world via Noble Demon. To make the day even better for their fans, we simultaneously launched a full live session video with the band playing all 5 songs of the EP.

 

Enjoy here: https://music.nobledemon.com/strix

 

Watch the live session EP play through video below:

Strix is blending the nostalgic fury of MySpace-era deathcore with grim black metal influences, marking a deliberate shift toward a less symphonic, more hardcore sound.

 

After the release of “New Moon Rising On Florence” in June and “Groan From The IXth Circle” at the end of July, both accompanied by vibrant and fast cut performance videos, for the EP release the artist is focusing on the last track on the EP, called “The Heptad Omen” and comments:

“Serving as the epic closing chapter of Strix, 'The Heptad Omen' is a dark, apocalyptic anthem that channels raw black metal riffage over a massive deathcore foundation. The track explores the ultimate decay of divine rule, depicting the fall of the Christian age and the birth of individual liberty. From its ominous marine imagery to its devastating breakdown sections, Drown In Sulphur delivers a menacing, highly cinematic finish that ties together the EP’s overarching narrative of rebellion and liberation.”

With Strix, Drown In Sulphur delivers a desperate and focused body of work born out of a renewed hunger for reinvention. The upcoming EP leaves behind traditional symphonic tropes to deliver a sound driven by raw energy and complex, occult storytelling—blurring the lines between theological dread and sonic violence.

 

Formed in Milan, Italy in 2014, Drown In Sulphur quickly shook the underground metal scene, securing millions of streams and views with their explosive early singles "An Epilogue to the Arrogant" and "Blackwind." Through a relentless creative fire and an evolving lineup, the project dropped a string of powerful full-lengths, including Sulphur Cvlt (2021), Dark Secrets Of The Soul (2024), and the rebellious Vengeance (2025).

 

Now, reinforced by their current definitive lineup, the band enters their most authentic era yet.

 

Drown In Sulphur is:

Manuel Riboldi – Vocals

Erik Bellan – Rhythm Guitar

Ciprian Grigore – Lead & Rhythm Guitar

Domenico Francesco Tamilia – Drums & Backing Vocals

 

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Anciients Release Re-Recording of “Humanist”

Fresh off crushing the stage in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their first JUNO Award winning album, Voice of the Void, the Canadian progressive metal band Anciients are polishing off one of their heaviest songs ahead of their first tour of Europe and the United Kingdom in more than a decade.

Today, Anciients are releasing a re-recorded version of “Humanist”. Originally recorded for the band’s debut EP, Snakebeard, in 2011, “Humanist” was later included as a bonus track on their beloved first full-length, 2013’s Heart of Oak. The 2026 re-recording features their current lineup, who won a JUNO Award in 2025 for their latest album, Beyond the Reach of the Sun, as well as backing vocals from former member Chris Dyck, who appeared on the original recording. More than a decade later, the song’s heavy, heady and heartfelt performance proves once more why Anciients are one of progressive metal’s must-watch bands.  

“Humanist’ was the first song we recorded as a band”, recalls Anciients’ vocalist and guitarist Kenny Cook. “After hearing the sonic improvements that came with re-recording ‘Built to Die’ last year, we wanted to give ‘Humanist’ the same treatment”.

“The song represents a wild dream”, Cook continues. “Musically, ‘Humanist’ is one of our heaviest, though we chuck a little bit of everything into the composition”.

Listen to the re-recorded version of “Humanist” below:

Catch Anciients this month on their European and UK headline tour.

Anciients 2026 Ascent of the Fallen Ones Headline European/UK Tour

September 26 - Leeuwarden, NL @ Into the Void [TICKETS]
September 27 - Cologne, DE @ Euroblast [TICKETS]
September 29 - Copenhagen, DK @ Stengade [TICKETS]
October 1 - London, UK @ The Black Heart [TICKETS]
October 2 - Nottingham, UK @ The Mist Rolling Inn [TICKETS]
October 3 - Manchester, UK @ The Lodge [TICKETS]
October 4 - Bristol, UK @ The Croft [TICKETS]
October 6 - Southampton, UK @ Joiners [TICKETS]
October 7 - Brighton, UK @ Dust [TICKETS]
October 10 -  Nijmegen, NL @ Soulcrusher [TICKETS]

October 12 - Toulouse, FR @ Le Rex [TICKETS]
October 13 - Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 3 [TICKETS]
October 14 - Madrid, ES @ Rockville [TICKETS]
October 15 - Bragança, PT @ JP Rock Cafe [TICKETS]

October 17 - Porto, PT @ Auditório CCOP

Anciients’ award-winning discography is available now on Season of Mist.

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With all being said and done, Anciients have returned! They stand ready to ascend the prog metal ladder and get back to doing what they do best with a weighty and dense, but wholly accessible, album. It’s a collection of ten songs that possesses the ability to have those furiously banging heads also tapping into their power of self-reflection and contemplation to ponder the finality of existence, the value of life and their place in the universe.  

“Totally! We’re going to take as many of the opportunities that come to us. The hiatus is over and I think with the new members and everyone being on the same page we’re ready to get out there as soon as possible. We missed out on a huge block after the last record, so we’ve got to make up for lost time. Now that everyone is happy and healthy, we plan to hit it hard.”


Lineup
Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar)
Mike Hannay (drums)
Brock MacInnes (rhythm guitar)
Rory O'Brien (bass)

Guest musicians on “Humanist” (Re-Recorded)
Chris Dyck - Backing vocals

Recording studio
Rain City Recorders

Producer and sound engineer
Jesse Gander

Mastering engineer and studio
Stu McKillop @ Rain City Mastering

Mixing engineer and studio
Jesse Gander @ Rain City Recorders

Bio
Kevin Stewart-Panko

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KALAMITY KILLS Release New Single "I Still Believe" Alongside An Intimate Studio Video

KALAMITY KILLS returns with a brand new singer, a brand new energy and a brand new version of their 2023 release of "I Still Believe," a rock-n-roll classic best known from the 1987 The Lost Boys movie.

On the new chapter, guitarist, producer and co-founder Jamey Perrenot shares, “Vincent brings a brand new energy to this band and gives us an undeniable, distinctive sound that we want the world to hear!"

Perrenot explains the decision to revisit "I Still Believe", "Rowe and I both shared the mentality that a well placed, well proven cover can be money in the bank. We had some pretty decent radio success with the song right off the bat, almost unintentionally. We really didn’t know what to do with that success and never felt like the song got its best shot at radio because we didn’t have the resources or 'know how' to capitalize. The two of us always agreed that that song needed another chance so, by sheer coincidence, we had started the process of the remix right before Rowe quit.

I was mid stride with the production and intended to release the remix with Jamie’s vocal, even though he had already left. It was just sheer luck or the grace of God that Vincent Langdon came along when he did; just in time to get him on the track before the release date!"

Alongside the track, KALAMITY KILLS present a music video showcasing the recording process. This intimate look behind-the-scenes reveals a key part of the creative process while introducing their new vocalist, Vincent Langdon. 

About KALAMITY KILLS:

KALAMITY KILLS is a hard rock band forged in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Jamie Rowe and guitarist/producer Jamey Perrenot, the band quickly transformed from a solo project into a fully realized sonic assault—fueled by raw emotion, modern aggression, and a deep respect for rock’s roots. With a sound that fuses the swagger of classic hard rock with the intensity and polish of modern metal, KALAMITY KILLS strikes a rare balance between power and vulnerability.

Best known for their debut self-titled album Kalamity Kills, the band quickly turned heads thanks, in part, to high-profile collaborations with members of KORN, 3 DOORS DOWN, LA GUNS, CONQUER DIVIDE, and UNDEROATH. Their music has earned national airplay on SIRIUSXM’s Octane, landed on the Billboard Active Rock top 40 chart multiple times, and crossed over into viral success without ever chasing trends.

More than just a studio project, KALAMITY KILLS is a growing force with a full live lineup, including bassist/vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock and drummer Rob Bodley. In 2026, Jamie Rowe departed the band and KALAMITY KILLS welcomed Vincent Langdon as their exciting new vocalist, introducing a new sound and a new era. 

Their songs—ranging from explosive anthems to brutally honest ballads—tackle themes of faith, failure, hypocrisy, redemption, and the messy beauty of being human. KALAMITY KILLS is for the outsiders, the misfits, the ones who’ve been through the fire and have emerged stronger, tougher and meaner for it. Loud. Unapologetic. Unforgettable; KALAMITY KILLS.



KALAMITY KILLS is:

  • Vincent Langdon – Lead Vocals

  • Jamey Perrenot – Guitar / Producer

  • Julia Lauren Bullock – Bass / Vocals (Live)

  • Rob Bodley – Drums (Live)


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Myrath Share Cover of Sting's "Shape of My Heart"

Following the international success of their critically acclaimed album Wilderness Of Mirrors and a triumphant first leg of their European tour featuring numerous sold-out shows, Tunisian-French progressive metal visionaries Myrath unveil their bold new interpretation of Sting's timeless classic "Shape Of My Heart."

Few songs possess the universal appeal and enduring legacy of "Shape Of My Heart." Rather than simply covering a classic, Myrath have reimagined it through their unique artistic lens. The result is a dramatic and cinematic journey that bridges cultures, genres, and generations.

At the heart of Myrath's interpretation lies the same mystery, longing, and search for meaning that made Sting's original such an enduring masterpiece. Yet the band's unmistakable blend of Eastern melodies, progressive metal sophistication, and larger-than-life arrangements opens a new dimension within the song, turning it into a powerful anthem fit for arenas and festival stages alike.

Following the widespread acclaim of Wilderness Of Mirrors, which was hailed by critics as one of the strongest progressive metal releases of the year, "Shape Of My Heart" once again demonstrates why Myrath continue to stand apart from their peers.
 
STREAM "SHAPE OF MY HEART" BELOW.
  
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ABOUT MYRATH:
Myrath have become one of the most unique voices in modern progressive metal, blending heavy riffs, cinematic storytelling, and North African musical influences into a sound entirely their own. With the release of Wilderness Of Mirrors and a highly successful European touring cycle, the band continues to captivate audiences around the world and push the boundaries of the genre. With millions of views on their cinematic music videos, critically acclaimed albums, and performances at festivals such as Hellfest, Wacken, and Sweden Rock, Myrath continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Wilderness of Mirrors represents the band at their most dynamic and authentic, a milestone in their journey toward becoming one of metal's most legendary acts.

NVICTA Unleashes New Single "Overthrow Divinity" From Upcoming EP Sapienomachy

Canadian melodic death thrash force INVICTA return with "Overthrow Divinity," the first single from their upcoming EP Sapienomachy.

Active since 2017, INVICTA have carved out a reputation for aggressive old school riffing, sharp melodic hooks, and a modern approach to death and thrash metal. With one EP and two full-length albums already behind them, the Kitchener-Waterloo band now enter a new chapter with Sapienomachy, a concept-driven release that expands their sound into power metal, traditional metal balladry, and progressive storytelling.

Inspired by Greek mythology, Sapienomachy takes its name from mythic conflicts such as the Titanomachy and Gigantomachy. The EP reimagines the tale of Prometheus giving fire to humankind, following a story in which humanity turns that gift into a weapon and wages war against the gods, ultimately destroying their universe.

The EP’s artwork was created by legendary German artist Andreas Marschall. Drawing from Greek myth, the cover depicts Prometheus embedded in the mountain, offering his final flame to humankind.

"Overthrow Divinity" launches the EP with fast-paced power metal influence, twin harmony guitar leads, and relentless drumming. Lyrically, the song is told from the perspective of humanity rising against the gods after generations of oppression and restraint. Its story also speaks to modern anxieties: mankind given tools and technologies meant to help, only to turn them toward destruction in a relentless lust for power.

Sapienomachy also marks a unique creative moment for INVICTA. Originally written as part of a full-length album, these songs were set aside and shaped into their own standalone release, allowing the band to explore a more narrative, dynamic, and mythological side of their writing.

About INVICTA:

INVICTA features Kyle Edissi on guitar and vocals, Jonah Kay on guitar, Reef Hassanien on drums, and Chip Tanner on bass. The band’s discography includes The Executioner EP, Halls of Extinction, and Triumph and Torment, alongside singles and covers including "Rising Force," "Forces of Annihilation," and "Hatebreeder."

INVICTA have toured across Canada and the United States, including runs supporting HEATHEN and FIRST FRAGMENT, and have shared stages with LICH KING, SOULFLY, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, NAPALM DEATH, and PRIMITIVE MAN.

Press has praised the band’s technicality, aggression, and melodic force. UK Thrashers called INVICTA “one of the more brutal thrash bands in the underground,” while Metal Epidemic wrote, “If you were to somehow meld together REVOCATION, KREATOR and IRON MAIDEN, you would surely end up with Ontario’s INVICTA.”

"Overthrow Divinity" is the first glimpse into Sapienomachy, a release that pushes INVICTA into grander, more mythic territory while retaining the speed, aggression, and melodic bite that has defined the band since its earliest days.

INVICTA is:

  • Kyle Edissi - Guitar, Vocals

  • Jonah Kay - Guitar

  • Reef Hassanien - Drums

  • Chip Tanner - Bass

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Swedish Symphonic Metallers ELEINE Release New Single "Liars Linger" + Visualizer

Swedish metal band ELEINE drop their new single and visualizer “Liars Linger” from their upcoming fifth studio album, ‘The Water Taste Of Blood,’ out December 4th via Algoth Records / Sound Pollution.

 

Where “Watch As We Rise” was the soundtrack of the empire coming down, “Liars Linger” is about the kind of betrayal that only cuts this deep when it comes from someone you trusted with your life, whose words turn out to be worthless and whose blades were sharpened long before you saw them coming.

 

Exhausted but still marching, the song refuses to let that wreckage harden into fear, turning the pain into the very strength that carries you back out of it. It builds with tension before breaking wide open into a chorus that no longer belongs just to the band, leaving you standing taller than it found you.

Watch the Visualizer for "Liars Linger" Below:

In ELEINE’s own words:

“Have you ever trusted someone deeply? Maybe even to the point where you trust them with your life? When trust is broken, it all falls apart. It is time to open your eyes towards all that has been, is and will become. You must realize what is now, is real. But do not fear being deceived again, use the pain to rise through the lies and reclaim your freedom. 'Liars Linger' is one of the strongest choruses of the upcoming album. It’s heartbreaking yet uplifting, heavy but fragile. We hope our fans will embrace this song as much as we have.”

Stream / Listen to "Liars Linger" HERE

What began in southern Sweden has grown into a loyal global community united by music, perseverance, and the refusal to give up. Led by vocalist Madeleine Liljestam and guitarist/vocalist Rikard Ekberg, ELEINE have spent recent years building one of metal's most dedicated fan communities through acclaimed releases, including a #1 album on the Swedish sales charts, successful headline tours, and a direct connection with their audience that extends far beyond the stage. 

Along the way, the band has shared stages with Arch Enemy, Kamelot, PAIN, Sonata Arctica and W.A.S.P., while steadily building a headline presence of their own. Their 2024 European headline tour sold out multiple dates and led directly to a second headline run in spring 2025.

ELEINE connect with nearly 700,000 followers across their social and streaming platforms, while their music videos have surpassed 60 million views on YouTube. Now with ELEINE’s new album 'Water Taste of Blood' arriving December 4th, 2026, and their most extensive European and UK headline tour already underway, ELEINE are ready to be heard on the biggest stage of their career and continue to expand the world they have built together with the Legion, their fans, who have grown alongside them and who have become the heart of the band.

Pre-Order 'The Water Taste Of Blood' HERE

In just a few weeks, ELEINE will kick off the biggest headline tour of their career with over 30 shows across Europe and the UK, from Hamburg and London to Paris, Milan, Warsaw and Copenhagen before coming home to Sweden for an exclusive 'The Water Taste Of Blood' album release show in Lund on December 5th. Their last European run sold out multiple dates, so don’t wait, the countdown is on!

ELEINE Live:

08/10: Hamburg, Germany @ Logo

10/09: Dortmund, Germany @ Junkyard

10/10: Hoogeveen, Netherlands @ Podium

10/11: Kortrijk, Belgium @ DVG Club

10/13: London, England @ The Underworld

10/14: Southampton, England @ The Brook

10/15: Manchester, England @ Rebellion

10/16: Glasgow, Scotland @ Slay

10/17: Nottingham, England @ Saltbox

10/18: Birmingham, England @ O2 Institute 2

10/19: Paris, France @ Backstage By The Mill

10/22: Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 3

10/23: Marseille, France @ Molotov

10/24: Monthey, Switzerland @ Pont Rouge

10/25: Lucerne, Switzerland @ Sedel

10/26: Milan, Italy @ Slaughter Club

10/27: Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk

10/29: Trier, Germany @ Mergener Hof

10/30: Salzburg, Austria @ Rockhouse

11/01: Zlín, Czech Republic @ Masters Of Rock Café

11/03: Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozagadka

11/04: Krakow, Poland @ Zaścianek

11/05: Poznan, Poland @ 2Progi

11/06: Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia

11/07: Hanover, Germany @ Café Glocksee

11/08: Leipzig, Germany @ Hellraiser

11/09: Aarhus, Denmark @ VoxHall

11/10: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Stengade

11/11: Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet

11/12: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Valand

12/05: Lund, Sweden @ Mejeriet (Exclusive Album Release Show)

Find tickets & more information HERE

From First to Last Announce "We Were Bleeding Anyway" EP Out 10/2 + Share New Video

Earlier this summer, FEARLESS RECORDS welcomed iconic, '00s band FROM FIRST TO LAST to its global roster.

The band is thrilled to announce the October 2 release of the new EP, titled WE WERE BLEEDING ANYWAY. Pre-order it/pre-save it here.

To herald the news, the band has also shared the video for new single "THEY SAID YOUR GHOST WAS A PROMISE." Watch it below.

This is no nostalgia play; this is your new millenium favorite band coming back with a vengeance unrivaled and with something important to say. "They Said Your Ghost Was A Promise" is everything fans know and love about the band — a catchy AF, hands in their air, emotional anthem front loaded with guitars, plate-shifting breakdowns, and DNA-altering singalongs that will define this period of your life. With new singer Lil Lotus confidently in the driver's seat, the band's re-energized sound pops with every note. When Lil Lotus, asks, "Do you want to" over and over in the final third of the song, the answer is a firm and resounding yes! 

"'They Said Your Ghost Was a Promise' is a really special song," the band says. "It tackles the subject of loss of a loved one, and we hope it can resonate with others dealing with the same."

Formed in Florida in the early 2000s, From First to Last helped define the post-hardcore and emo scene by colliding soaring melody, chaotic aggression, and emotional songwriting. The raw, genre-blurring sound of Aesthetic, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount, and Heroine influenced generations of heavy music.

While former vocalist Sonny Moore went on to become Skrillex, founding-era guitarist Matt Good remained a driving force in modern rock, producing for Asking Alexandria, Sleeping With Sirens, Hollywood Undead, The Word Alive, Memphis May Fire, and Escape the Fate. Guitarist Travis Richter later co-founded Los Angeles venue 1720, where his path converged with vocalist Lil Lotus. Together they formed If I Die First, channeling early screamo for a new generation.

Lotus grew up seeing himself in From First to Last. His unmistakable tone, visceral screams, and perspective as a lifelong fan make his arrival feel less like a replacement than the closing of a circuit. 

By recruiting original bassist Matt Manning and drummer Chris Lent (I Set My Friends on Fire), the band has found the original source code of volatile dynamics, indelible melody and human imperfection into music shaped by adult experiences of loss, survival and rebuilding.

Now signed to Fearless Records, From First to Last have returned to live stages and completed a new EP. This is not nostalgia for nostalgia's sake, but rather the next logical step: A blast from the past that refuses to live there.

Ando San Signs To Sumerian Records Releases Double A-Side "Hype Man" & "Triggas"

LA born and bred, Ando San has spent his career to date carving out his own lane, fusing introspective hip-hop with intricate progressive metal guitar work. A rapper, producer and accomplished guitarist, his music draws on everything from jazzy boom-bap to instrumental math rock, resulting in a sound that's as technically ambitious as it is emotionally honest. 

Sumerian Records are proud to announce his signing. The signing marks a significant milestone for one of alternative music's most distinctive emerging voices. Speaking of joining the label, Ando says, “I am incredibly stoked to be a part of the Sumerian family. This is a huge moment for me, I have been a fan of this label since I was 15/16 years old and it's honestly insane to say that I am now signed by them. It's been a long time coming and this is only the beginning. I’m bringing the heat.”

 

His first releases for the label, arriving hot on the heels of his recent feature on ‘Hate Figure’ on the PRESIDENT album, in the form of a double A-side, ‘Hype Man’ & ‘Triggas’.

“Honestly, when I was writing ‘Hype Man’ I was incredibly inspired by “Dark Throne”, he shares. “Specifically the guitar riffs from their record “Ravishing Grimness”. Really dope album and one of my faves from “Dark Throne”. I thought it would be cool to start the song with a black metal vibe and then lead into a heavy beat. I named it “Hype Man” because at the time of recording the song I needed to hype myself up. I’m usually alone in my room making these songs and this one in particular needed that energy! I feel like you need to be your own personal “Hype Man” to get through things when you really don’t have anybody around to pump you up. It’s a super power!” 

Of ‘Triggas’, he reveals, “This song is about my triggers. I have a lot of trauma. Been through many things in my life and one thing that has helped me get through those hard moments is recognising my triggers. I think triggers could be a hindrance to a person's growth. I feel like it has stunted me for some time and I recognise that the things that do trigger me are personal traumas that I have experienced in my life. Coming to terms with that has taught me many things about myself. It has taught me to see when a trigger is coming, to know how to act when I'm triggered and to let the trigger pass. We all have our own personal triggers. It's important to understand why it's triggering you and to learn to work past those triggers. I think a lot of my music is just a molten pot of all my favourite genres. The song is synth heavy with a dope UK style drill hip-hop beat with metal guitars. Literally just doing whatever sounds sick. The most important thing for me is to be artistically authentic to myself. I have to be honest about who I am as a person to get to the originality I am constantly searching for.”

Ando San hits the UK for the first time later this month, supporting Don Broco, as well as ending the run with a London headliner. Following that, he'll be on tour across North America with Periphery beginning in late October (tickets here).

FORTHCOMING SHOWS 

SEPTEMBER 

27: WATFORD Colosseum ^ 

28: LINCOLN Engine Shed ^ 

29: SHEFFIELD Octagon Centre ^ 

OCTOBER 

01: EDINBURGH Corn Exchange ^ 

02: MANCHESTER Academy ^ 

03: LIVERPOOL Guild of Students ^ 

04: NEWCASTLE O2 City Hall ^ 

06: CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange ^ 

07: BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy ^ 

08: PORTSMOUTH Guildhall ^ 

10: NORWICH University of East Anglia ^ 

11: FOLKESTONE Leas Cliff Hall ^ 

12: LONDON HERE at Outernet ^ 

13: LEEDS Testbed ^ 

14: BRISTOL The Prospect Building ^ 

16: LONDON The Lower Third (SOLD OUT) 

22: PHILADELPHIA (PA) The Fillmore * 

23: WORCESTER (MA) The Palladium * 

24: SILVER SPRING (MD) The Fillmore * 

26: TORONTO (ON) History * 

27: MONTREAL (QC) MTELUS * 

29: MCKEES ROCKS (PA) Roxian Theatre * 

30: CHICAGO (IL) Ramova Theatre * 

31: MINNEAPOLIS (MN) The Fillmore * 

NOVEMBER 

02: DENVER (CO) Fillmore Auditorium * 

03: SALT LAKE CITY (UT) The Union Event Center * 

05: PORTLAND (OR) Roseland Theater * 

06: SEATTLE (WA) Moore Theatre * 

08: SACRAMENTO (CA) Channel 24 * 

10: ANAHEIM (CA) House of Blues * 

11: PHOENIX (AZ) The Van Buren * 

13: SAN ANTONIO (TX) Boeing Center at Tech Port * 

14: DALLAS (TX) The Studio at The Bomb Factory * 

16: ST. PETERSBURG (FL) Jannus Live * 

17: ATLANTA (GA) Tabernacle * 

18: RALEIGH (NC) The Ritz * 

^ w/ Don Broco 

* w/ Periphery

Outlier Release "Graveyard Masterpiece", Announce Tour with Dark Divine & Fire From The Gods ​   

OUTLIER have released their new single and official music video, “Graveyard Masterpiece,” via Oxide Records. The release arrives alongside the announcement that the band will hit the road for an upcoming tour this October with Dark Divine and Fire From The Gods.

 

“Graveyard Masterpiece” is a deeply personal exploration of the experiences that shape us—love, loss, trauma, failure, and everything we endure along the way. Rather than viewing those experiences as something to escape, Outlier embrace them as the raw materials that ultimately become part of who we are.

 

Frontman Joey Arena explains:

“'Graveyard Masterpiece' is about realizing that none of us become who we are untouched. We’re stitched together by love, loss, trauma, failure, and everything we survive along the way. Some pieces heal, some leave scars, but they all become part of us. We don’t always get to choose what life uses to build us, we only get to choose what we become when it’s finished."

 

As Outlier continue their work with Oxide Records, the band is pushing forward with some of their most ambitious music to date, further establishing themselves as one of heavy music’s most thought-provoking new voices. Unafraid to challenge expectations, Outlier create music that is as introspective as it is aggressive, confronting the experiences that shape us while questioning what we ultimately choose to become.

 

Now, Outlier are taking that vision to the road. The band will join Dark Divine and Fire From The Gods for an upcoming tour, giving fans the opportunity to experience “Graveyard Masterpiece” and Outlier’s evolving live show firsthand.

 

For Outlier, the future isn't about pretending the scars aren't there. It's about turning every scar, every loss, and every piece of the past into something greater.

 

"Graveyard Masterpiece" is available now on all major streaming platforms.

 

For more information, music, and upcoming announcements, follow Outlier on social media and streaming services.

 

Stream "Graveyard Masterpiece"

https://lnk.dmsmusic.co/outlier_graveyardmasterpiece

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WATCH the Official Music Video for "Graveyard Masterpiece" Below:

Outlier Shows:

10/12 JACKSONVILLE, FL @ JACK RABBITS

10/14 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX @ HOUSE OF ROCK

10/15 HOUSTON, TX @ BAD ASTRONAUT

10/16 SAN ANTONIO, TX @ THE ROCK BOX

10/18 FORT WORTH, TX @ TULIPS FTW

10/20 WICHITA, KS @ WAVE

10/21 SPRINGFIELD, MO @ THE REGENCY LIVE

10/22 INDIANAPOLIS, IN @ HOOSIER DOME

10/25 BUFFALO, NY @ REC ROOM

10/26 GRAND RAPIDS, MI @ THE STATCHE

10/27 CLEVELAND, OH @ MAHALL’S

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THE DAMN TRUTH Releases Deluxe Gatefold Edition of Acclaimed Self-Titled Album — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

Fresh from the success of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album, Canadian rock powerhouse THE DAMN TRUTH have released ‘The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition)’ worldwide via Frontiers Music Srl, marking the album’s first worldwide physical release.

To celebrate, the band is shining a renewed spotlight on “Love Outta Luck,” one of the standout tracks from the album. Originally released as a single in September 2024, the song is available to stream now, alongside its official music video.

The album was produced by the legendary Canadian Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning record producer Bob Rock, whose credits include Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, Bryan Adams, Loverboy, Aerosmith, and Bon Jovi. THE DAMN TRUTH's album was recorded at Bryan Adams’ studio, The Warehouse in Vancouver.

THE DAMN TRUTH - Lee-la Baum (Lead vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (lead guitar & backing vocals), PY Letellier (bass/backing vocals) and Dave Traina (drums/percussion & backing vocals) - ignite a kaleidoscopic rush of gutsy, revved-up modern rock, reimagining classic-rock ideals with fierce contemporary fire.

Watch the Music Video for "Love Outta Luck" Below:

‘The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition)’ is available on CD and across four gatefold vinyl variants: classic black, coke bottle clear, gold, and red-and-white splatter.

The expanded edition also features the bonus track “Be Somebody – Live at Hotel2Tango,”capturing the immediacy, power, and musicianship at the heart of THE DAMN TRUTH’s live performances.

Speaking about the deeply personal connections listeners have formed with the album, the band said:

“Watching these songs find their way into your lives has been the greatest reward we’ve ever known as artists. Time and again, we’ve heard your stories, your interpretations, and the deeply personal connections you’ve forged with this music. That’s the real magic of rock & roll. Once the songs leave our hands, they belong to all of us.”

Order 'The Damn Truth' Deluxe Edition HERE

The momentum shows no signs of slowing as THE DAMN TRUTH charge into another landmark year, bringing their electrifying live show to audiences across the UK, Europe and Canada. Highlights include high-profile special guest appearances on Europe’s The Final Countdown - 40th Anniversary Tour, alongside major festival slots and headline performances.

THE DAMN TRUTH Live:

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Featuring Special Guests: THE DAMN TRUTH

30 September – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo, UK

2 October – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall, UK

3 October – London, Eventim Apollo, UK

5 October – Arnhem, Musis Sacrum, Netherlands

6 October – Paris, L'Olympia, France

8 October – Barcelona, Poble Espanyol, Spain

9 October – Bilbao, Arena Miribilla, Spain

10 October – Madrid, La Cubierta, Spain

12 October – Lausanne, Salle Métropole, Switzerland

13 October – Zurich, Volkshaus, Switzerland

14 October – Milan, Alcatraz, Italy

16 October – Stuttgart, Liederhalle, Germany

17 October – Vienna, Gasometer, Austria

19 October – Berlin, Admiralspalast, Germany

20 October – Warsaw, COS Torwar, Poland

22 October – Frederiksberg, Falconer Salen, Denmark

23 October – Gothenburg, Sweden

24 October – Stockholm, Sweden

26 October – Oslo, Sentrum Scene, Norway

Tickets HERE

CORELEONI Celebrate Release of New Album Generection and Unveil Digital-Only Cover of "Lady Marmelade"

Swiss hard rock force CORELEONI is celebrating the release of their brand-new studio album Generection, out today via Reigning Phoenix Music. Packed with powerful riffs, infectious melodies and the unmistakable spirit that has defined the band from the start, the new record marks another strong chapter in CORELEONI’s journey. Adding a little extra flavour to release day, the band is also presenting their cover of the classic “Lady Marmelade”, which is available exclusively as a digital track.

Stream "Lady Marmelade" below:

Pre-order the new album Generection: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/generectionPR 

Marking the band's fourth album since its formation in 2017 and the second featuring vocalist Gent Bushpepa, Generection sees CORELEONI returning to their roots with their heaviest and hardest-hitting record to date.

Built on a foundation of unreleased tracks, the album showcases the powerhouse lineup of Alex Motta (drums), Mila Merker (bass), and Jgor Gianola (guitars), standing as unshakable pillars of the band's sound. While heavier and harder than its predecessors, Generection never sacrifices warmth or atmosphere, especially in its most intimate moments. With the entire band contributing more to the songwriting than ever before, the result aligns perfectly with Leo Leoni's unmistakable signature sound.

The analog mix is one of the defining characteristics of Generection, recreating the magic of '70s and '80s recordings while injecting a modern edge. Razor-sharp riffs, driving rhythms, and just the right touch of sweetness and dimension make this an album that opens a door to the past for younger listeners while reconnecting older rockers with their roots.

Since launching CORELEONI in 2017, Leo Leoni has built the project into a celebrated hard rock force that bridges generations. With Gent Bushpepa once again delivering a commanding vocal performance and a band firing on all cylinders, Generection stands as a powerful statement of intent, honouring classic rock traditions while pushing confidently forward.


Set to be released on September 11 through Reigning Phoenix Music, Generectionis available for pre-order at: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/generectionPR

The Digipak CD edition also includes a bonus disc featuring the Live At Hallenstadion concert, recorded in Zürich, Switzerland, in July 2025 and previously available only as a digital release.

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD Release Powerful New Single And Video "Beauty in a Body Bag"

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD battle stigma with new single and music video, "Beauty in a Body Bag." Led by JD McGibney, the L.A. based instrumental symphonic progressive metal band present a heavy and melodic offering in this track.

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD explain the concept behind "Beauty in a Body Bag": “This song was written to capture the dark and tormenting struggle that is so strongly associated with Borderline Personality Disorder. People with BPD often describe it as feeling like having an endless black hole of emptiness living inside of them, leaving them with an unstable and shifting self identity. As a result, BPD can be chaotic and terrifying.

'Beauty in a Body Bag' was written to give this darkness form, and allow those who are struggling to face that darkness head on in order to learn how to overcome it.”

"Beauty in a Body Bag" was a song that was originally written for JD McGibney’s old Long Island band and was subsequently rearranged for ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. Instrumentally, the arrangement is more straightforward by design in order to highlight the band's melodic capabilities.

"Beauty in a Body Bag" was produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. The track was recorded at Counter Communications and engineered, mixed and mastered by Chris Wirsig. Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, the music video was directed and edited by Tom Flynn. 

About ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD began as a side project for guitarist JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU) before augmenting to a full line-up in 2021. Alongside McGibney, the instrumental symphonic progressive metal band is now comprised of Jason Klein on bass (ex-BUTCHER BABIES), Eddie Trager on drums (ex-NEKROGOBLIKON) and Chris Wirsig on keyboards (award winning TV and film composer).

The ethos of the band is to empower listeners through music, to assist individuals who are fighting on their own battlefields and to help them find courage. ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD strive to improve awareness of and discourse around mental illness through the power of heavy metal. The band made their live debut at the 2022 "This Is My Brave" mental health fundraiser, where the band helped to raise around $30,000 to donate to local Los Angeles mental health charities.

2024 saw ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD open for Taiwanese folk metal artist NiNi at her debut USA headline show in November of 2024. In the following year, the quartet embarked on their debut headline West Coast tour across October/November of 2025.

In 2025, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's 2024 single release "Modern Prometheus" was long listed in the 2025 GRAMMY Awards in three categories: Best Metal Performance, Best Instrumental Composition and Best Arrangement - Instrumental or A Capella. Additionally, "Modern Prometheus" was nominated in the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in 2025.

More recently the band unveiled their haunting interpretation of "Phantom of the Opera" featuring guitarist Eli Santana (IGNITE, ex-HUNTRESS, ex-HOLY GRAIL), and showcased their untamable power in their cover of "Poison" featuring ANTHEA. 

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD is:

JD McGibney - Guitar
Jason Klein - Bass
Chris Wirsig - Keyboard/Orchestration
Eddie Trager - Drums
 

Connect with ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

Official Website: https://onthewingsofdragons.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelsOnTheBattlefieldBand/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angels_on_the_battlefield/ 
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aotb_band :
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelsonthebattlefield 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vQV1dRMKNBHCRku2IsPMU?si=RoaUH-SuTCq5nRsPMrgpEg 
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/angels-on-the-battlefield/1441558520 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aotbband

Suicide Silence Share Video for Title Track of New Album "Graceless" Out 11/20

Deathcore didn't invent itself.

The crushing combination of classic death metal ferocity with hardcore-punk spirit was created in garages and grimy venues. It was celebrated on message boards, in comment sections, and in sweaty, anarchic spaces where hardcore kids and death metal obsessives gathered. As the burgeoning sub-genre formed, teenage metalheads dared one another to get heavier. SUICIDE SILENCE made their logo synonymous with the most volatile and definitive stomp of the postmodern sound. Since their first rumblings in California's Inland Empire in the early 21st Century, the band's fusion of sonic violence, punk confrontation, and unapologetic nü-metal bounce put a fresh face on extreme metal.
 
They are thrilled to share "Graceless," the title track from their upcoming album, which is set for release on November 20.

The band comments, "This is the title track off our new record. It's a short 'n' sweet crusher that gives you a taste of what this record is all about. Check out our podcast where we go in detail about the song, video and album."

Watch the ferocious video, which captures the essence of what put deathcore on the map in the early 2000s, below.

Be sure to check out the accompanying podcast, which offers in-depth background information on "Graceless," here.

First pre-orders are available here.

SUICIDE SILENCE remain stubbornly communal. They have always written best with bodies in a room, amps cranked, and friendly arguments evolving into arrangements. That collective instinct gives Graceless its strange comfort amid the chaos. It is vicious, ugly, physical, immediate, and fully inhabited by a band that survived every argument about what it was supposed to be.

As Garza puts it, the goal was to "just get out of the way and serve that band logo. When we choose to do that, great things follow. We're back to doing it exactly as we did it when we were kids: Just playing heavy shit and doing it from the heart."

"Deathcore" was once a word thrown at them as a limit. Today, it's a flag planted in the dirt. 24 years after their first noise from SoCal, SUICIDE SILENCE stand in rare company: Survivors who never mistook endurance for safety, craftsmen more than capable of making instinct sound like impact. Graceless is the circle closing, hard, with newly sharpened teeth, hungry for future conquest.
 
First on their agenda is the North American "Reminders of Hell" headlining tour, featuring support from Emmure, AngelMaker, and Synestia.

SUICIDE SILENCE ON TOUR:
WITH EMMURE, ANGELMAKER, + SYNESTIA:

11/06 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/07 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
11/09 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live Midtown
11/10 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
11/11 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
11/13 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
11/15 — Greenville, SC — Radio Room
11/17 — Greensboro, NC — The Pyrle
11/18 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
11/20 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of The Living Arts
11/21 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
11/22 — Brooklyn, NY — The Brooklyn Monarch
11/24 — Montréal, Canada — Club Soda
11/25 — Toronto, Canada — The Concert Hall
11/27 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving
11/28 — Cleveland, OH — Globe Iron
11/29 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall
12/01 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
12/02 — Maplewood, MN — Myth Live
12/04 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
12/05 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
12/06 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
12/08 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
12/09 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
12/10 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades
12/11 — Reno, NV — Cargo Concert Hall
12/12 — San Jose, CA — The Ritz
12/13 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720™

SUICIDE SILENCE (L-R):
Chris Garza — Guitar
Mark Heylmun — Guitar
Eddie Hermida — Vocals
Dan Kenny — Bass
Ernie Iniguez — Drums

Postpunk-Shoegaze stalwarts A SHORELINE DREAM reflects on two rich decades on ‘20’, announcing 'Waiting' album

Twenty years since their debut album ‘Avoiding the Consequences’, Colorado postpunk-shoegaze outfit A Shoreline Dream mark the milestone with '20', a dark and deeply introspective single that looks back on the distance traveled while questioning what remains ahead. It also previews their new album ‘Waiting’, released via Latenight Weeknight Records. 

With brooding lyrics, '20' turns the anniversary into something far more personal than a celebration. This is a head-on confrontation with time, uncertainty, sacrifice, and the weight of devoting so much of one's life to music.  Hitting it hard and merging genres into one loaded number, this blast of "melodispych cave-of-the-well sound", as it has been called, is an appropriate way to celebrate the nearly 120 tracks the band has released to date - cavernous offers rooted in waves and inner-eye soundscapes.


Formed in 2005 and based in Barnum, Colorado,A Shoreline Dream is aduo of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryan Policky and guitaristErik Jeffries. For just over two decades, Policky and Jeffries have built a catalog approaching 120 released tracks while developing a sound rooted in shoegaze, psychedelia, post-punk, and expansive guitar-driven experimentation.

“The track '20' just somehow came together so fluid and was just all my favorite sounds combined into one memory of our sound. Paying homage to our original vibes from way back when. I love goth. Love darkwave. Love huge walls of any genres sound, and this was trying to hit them all at once. Why not do something big at such a crazy place to be in this music career of ASD," says frontman Ryan Policky.


This single arrives on the heels of ‘Legacy’, which similarly reflects on the time, choices, and sacrifices behind one of Colorado’s longest-running independent music projects. A sludging, bass pumping song that reflects thoughts agout all that has been sacrificed - so many of the normal everyday life milestones achieves in the band's sometimes tragic, yet rewarding, legacy.

As they near this 20th anniversary, A Shoreline Dream look at that history from a deeply personal perspective. Years spent writing, recording, producing, and refining A Shoreline Dream's music have often meant choosing the demands of the creative process over many of the conventional milestones of everyday life. The song considers what remains when so much of a life has been devoted to making music, and whether the work itself ultimately becomes the legacy.

The release comes during one of the band's most prolific periods. Rather than treating 2026 as a year of reflection, A Shoreline Dream committed to releasing singles every month, while developing new material towards ‘Waiting’, the band's second full-length album of 2026, which will include nine tracks.

Their current creative roll follows a significant period of collaboration with Ride frontman Mark Gardener. Through A Shoreline Dream's partnership with Shameless Promotion PR, Policky and Gardener connected for a series of recordings that resulted in five co-produced and performed songs, the most recent of these appearing on the album ‘To Where They Have Gone’, released in February.

That relationship is part of A Shoreline Dream's love affair with the UK music community. The band has worked extensively with Ulrich Schnauss and has also collaborated with members of Engineers, Chapterhouse, Rocket Girl Records, and mastering engineer Mark Kramer (Urge Overkill, Bongwater, Shimmy Records).

“2026 has been the year of true sonic inspiration, and the first time I’ve found myself in a constant music writing mode. After working with Mark Gardener, my mind has been humming melodies to me daily," says Ryan Policky.

That renewed creative momentum has also been shaped by the world outside the studio. The response has been to make music that provides an alternative to that noise: music that is melodic, heavy, expansive, and immersive.

“It’s been a brutal human climate, and the distractions are so overwhelming in the media / toxic social media world. I’m f’ing over it. I just want explosive and melodic tunes to distract from this insane world, and these songs are exactly that. The tales of dealing with a world in chaos I hope resonate with all those out there looking for new musical vibes and explosive soundscapes. We have come back to the original feeling of A Shoreline Dream," says Ryan Policky.

ASD's 'Waiting' album arrives not as a retrospective statement, but as a marker of where they stand now. With Policky and Jeffries having maintained their creative partnership through changing musical landscapes and an evolving industry, 'Waiting' is their response to reaching the 20-year milestone by a band looking back without standing still. While ‘Legacy’ and '20' acknowledge an event-filled journey, ‘Waiting’ points firmly toward what comes next.

As of September 11, '20' is available from digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'Legacy' can also be found. The ‘Waiting’ album will be released on October 16th.


CREDITS
Written & produced by Ryan Policky
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Ryan Policky
Distributed by The Orchard
Copyright Latenight Weeknight Records, LLC
Cover art and photography by Ryan Policky
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR


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MIRANDA LAMBERT SCORES SEVEN CMA NOMINATIONS ARTIST ** PRODUCER ** SONGWRITER

Miranda Lambert, the Texas-born songwriting force and high-impact performer, received seven nominations for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” making her the second-most nominated artist for 2026 and increasing her tally as the most-nominated female artist of all time with 70 career nods. Beyond making history with her record-breaking 19th Female Vocalist of the Year nomination, she received a pair of Musical Event nominations for the double GRAMMY nominated “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton and the recently released “Horses and Divorces” with Kacey Musgraves.
 
“When they told me it was the record, I was a little emotional,” Lambert admits. “Having always challenged myself to reach further, write or find better songs – to really make music that spoke to other women where they were, but anyone wherever, however they were living their life and needed a song to sing – it hit me both how long I’ve been doing this and how many great songs I’ve been blessed to be a part of. It’s the greatest honor to know this music hits people in the heart.”
 
Beyond her own music, Lambert’s role as co-writer and co-producer for Ella Langley yielded not only 2026’s biggest song in any genre, “Choosin’ Texas,” but it helped Langley become this year’s most-nominated artist overall. Lambert shares nominations in the Album category for Dandelion and Single for both “Choosin’ Texas” and “Be Her” with Langley and fellow producer Ben West. Lambert also receives a Song of the Year nomination for co-writing “Choosin’ Texas” with Langley, Luke Dick and Joybeth Taylor.

“I still have a hard time believing that the thing I started doing because I loved it became my career,” marveled Lambert following this morning’s announcement. “After all these years, getting to have firsts – to step into something new, help another artist bring their vision to life and discover something I haven’t done before – keeps it exciting and inspiring for me. These nominations are special because they remind me there are still ways to be inspired and help create something I’m proud of with people I believe in.”
 
Having started singing in bars as a 16-year-old in braids, Lambert built her swagger-forward country on songwriter-driven legends including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and David Allan Coe, while absorbing the detailed emotional storytelling of John Prine, Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris. The most-awarded woman in CMA history, Lambert forged a style that merged honest Texas bar-room aesthetics with a sensitivity to hard places that gave her headlong bravado real meaning.
 
Having won two Album of the Year Awards – 2010 for Revolution and 2014 for Platinum, as well as Song and Single of the Year among plenty, keeping her focus on the music has driven the woman who created the Pistol Annies with friends Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley, recorded myriad duets with everyone from Loretta Lynn and Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood to Prine, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, as well as Don Henley and Mick Jagger, then started Big Loud Texas with friend Jon Randall to establish a label for Texas artists to protect their roots and establish careers that would sustain them.
 
And with all that, she’s just finished Crisco, inspired by the disco-meets-country boom that defined a slice of Texas country in the ‘70s and ‘80s. The eagerly anticipated Oct. 2 release, which features the Stapleton duet plus “Sunset Marquis,” the theme from the documentary “If These Walls Could Rock” about the legendary hotel, was one of The New York Times’ “34 Albums and Shows We’re Looking Forward to This Fall” selections. Lead critic Jon Pareles praised the album, “which leans toward the retro and the countrypolitan, complete with string arrangements, for a knowingly nostalgic sound and attitude.”
 
The 60th annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+ and next day on Hulu.
 
For more information, visit MirandaLambert.com and pre-order / pre-save the album HERE.

ERIC CHURCH REFLECTS ON THE MILES THAT MADE HIM IN NEW SONG “ON THE ROAD” OUT NOW

11-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church has spent the better part of two decades turning the road into both a stage and a source of inspiration. Today, he releases new song “On The Road” via MCA, looking back at the iconic venues he’s played, the legends he’s shared the stage with and the moments that have shaped a life driven by a musical dream – all while proving the man Esquire dubbed “one of the most singular working artists in any genre” still has plenty of miles ahead. Listen BELOW.
 
Written by Church and produced by longtime collaborator Jay Joyce, “On The Road” traces the winding path of Church’s career through the memories that stay with him: playing to 50,000 people beneath the Northern Lights, taking the stage at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks and sharing the stage with artists who helped define the music he came to make, including Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and George Strait.
 
But the road has also carried moments no artist could ever anticipate. In one of the song’s most poignant lines, Church reflects on the Route 91 Harvest Festival tragedy as he sings, “I’ve seen the devil stop a show in Vegas / I’ve seen those angels get their forever wings.” Set alongside memories of career-defining stages and once-in-a-lifetime moments, the lines acknowledge the full weight of a life spent on the road.
 
As an artist who has become a North Star for a generation of musicians coming up behind him, Church turns that idea inward. The people and places that shaped him are now part of the path he’s paved for those following in his footsteps, and “On The Road” considers what it means to spend a life moving forward, knowing that someday the road will belong to someone else.
 
“Lookin’ back you think it’d seem so long, this winding path that I’ve been rollin’ on,” Church sings, before arriving at the song’s ultimate realization: one day he’ll be “just a name on a wall, and some other cowboy will hear the call.”
 
“There’s something about a life on the road where the miles start to blur together, yet the people and the moments never do,” shared Church. “Those are the things you carry with you. You realize how much of who you are was shaped somewhere between one town and the next, and maybe that’s why you never really stop wondering what’s waiting down the road.”
 
From the artists who inspired him to the artists now following his path, “On The Road” captures the continuing cycle of a life in music: the stages changing hands, the songs carrying stories forward and the next generation finding its own reason to answer the call.
 
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram@ericchurchmusic. 

Fire Action Share "Midnight Avenue" Video — WATCH

With the current album Until The Heat Dies released in 2024, Finnish Heavy rocker FIRE ACTION deliver now a brand new version of their anthemic album finale "Midnight Avenue."

Watch the video below.

"Midnight Avenue" is showcasing the band's entire arsenal. The level of energy here is phenomenal, the upbeat nature too, the Finnish heavy rockers ending their debut full-length effort very much on a high, and with the most sing a long-able chorus to boot!

Guitarist Juri Vuortama reveals that the song is about a scary real-life incident that happened to him in Paris one night, saying, "I came across the filming location of one of my favorite movies, Roman Polanski's The Ninth Gate, on Île Saint-Louis alongside the Seine river, and wanted to have a photo taken of me standing on the same stairs where one weird scene in that film took place. Three photos were taken, but only in the middle one, someone or something is sitting behind me. It's a really scary figure, and to this day I have not found out what it was. That's the 'Evil rendez-vouz' in the song."

Get Out Alive Release "Saint of the Dark" EP Today // Share Title Track — LISTEN

Get Out Alive have released the new EP, Saint of the Dark, today via The Artery Foundation. Get it here.

The artist has also shared the title track, as well. Listen below.

"'Saint of the Dark' revolves around mental health and exploring faith to navigate," Get Out Alive says. "The name is inspired by Carl Jung's shadow theory. To be a 'Saint of the Dark' requires enough virtue to embrace the dark, rather than run from it. It also requires accepting the risk of upsetting others in the pursuit of truth. It's not an archetype for everyone. Experience beautiful vulnerable moments clashing with confusion, desperation, and even some anger. This EP is a spiritual awakening loaded with melodic vocals and alternative metal atmosphere.” 

As for the EP's accompanying title track, GOA says, "'Saint of the Dark' is about the tug of war between virtue and pleasure. The desperate feeling of slipping away from the light, trying to hold on with all you have. Sonically, this song leans into being the ballad of the EP, but don't expect a lack of intensity."

Get Out Alive is the brain trust of Chas Huff, a solo alternative metal artist originally from the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, who later relocated to Palm Coast, Florida. His musical journey began in high school, producing on a borrowed computer before stepping into the local scene as a performer. Over the years, he played in multiple bands, including a punk band which shared stages with acts like Puddle of Mudd, and later a group that opened for artists such as Fame on Fire, collaborated with notable features, and secured a distribution deal. He further expanded his reach through an international project earning another distribution deal and working alongside recognized collaborators.

After years of band experiences and setbacks, Chas shifted his focus toward his solo project, Get Out Alive, creating a fully independent outlet for his artistic vision. Self-produced and developed alongside collaborator Zack Baker (Rain City Drive), his sound blends heavy riffs, immersive atmosphere, melodic vocals, and emotionally driven, hook-focused songwriting. Outside collaborations and industry opportunities ultimately reinforced his decision to invest fully in his solo path.

Born out of isolation and personal struggle, Chas uses Get Out Alive as more than just music, it serves as a self-help-driven creative expression rooted in growth, faith, and introspection. Influenced by psychology and philosophy, his work explores the balance between light and dark while embracing raw honesty. Through his music, he aims to turn pain into purpose, offering listeners both emotional release and a sense of hope, grounded in the belief that to truly get out alive, you must face the truth.

The Young Fables -CMA AWARD gratitude and NORTHEAST tour!

The last time we dropped into your inbox, we had some pretty incredible news to share: The Young Fables had made it onto the second ballot for CMA Vocal Duo of the Year.

Well, we didn’t make the final cut this time around, but we want you to know just how honored we were to have been recognized at that level, especially in a year when we didn’t even release a record.


And more than anything, we want to say thank you.

So many of you shared the news, cheered us on, sent messages, and made us feel like we had already won something just by getting that far. We felt every bit of that support, and we are incredibly grateful.


But here’s the thing…Next year, we ARE releasing a record. And in fact, we’re bringing some of the songs from that record to the Northeast starting RIGHT NOW!

We just moved into our new home, put our feet up for only a few days, and now we’re back out on the road again for that good long Northeast run. At least it’ll give us something to miss while we’re gone loving on all of you folks. ❤️


We are SO excited to share the new music we’ve been working on. That’s what makes these kinds of tours the best. There’s something really special about getting to play these songs for you while they’re still brand new to the world, before the record is even out.


We’d love to see you out and about! Here’s where we’ll be:

September 11–13 • Annapolis Songwriter's Festival • Annapolis, MD
September 16 • Gouldsboro Train Station • Gouldsboro, PA
September 17 • The Spire Center • Plymouth, MA
September 19 • Borrowed House Concerts HC • Atkinson, NH
September 20 • The Leblanc House HC • West Newbury, MA
September 22 • The Morrison House HC • Ogdensburg, NY
September 23 • BCA Campfire Concerts • Bear Creek Village, PA
September 24 • The LOFT • Monkton, MD
September 26 • Private House Concert HC • Berlin, MD
September 27 • The Amherst House HC • Columbia, MD

TICKETS

And hey, what a great time to invite a friend to a show.


Sharing new music with someone is one of the ultimate ways to bond, so if you happen to know anyone who has recently moved, fallen in love, had their heart broken, or, by golly, is just feeling themselves with some serious main character vibes… we’ll be speaking directly to them this time around.

Grab a friend, grab your tickets, and come hang with us.

We hope to see you out there on the road!