KENYON RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE DEFINITIVE DELUXE REISSUE OF THE DANGEROUS TOYS 1989 CLASSIC DEBUT ALBUM

September 22, 2026

Kenyon Records is proud to announce Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition, a landmark reissue of the self-titled 1989 debut from Austin, Texas sleaze-metal legends Dangerous Toys. Arriving Friday, November 13, 2026, this fully authorized, band-approved release reunites the group with the man who produced their sound in the first place: Max Norman, who returned in 2026 to remaster the album from the ground up, completing dedicated remasters specifically for vinyl and for CD to preserve maximum fidelity in each format.

The 2xCD, 2xLP, and 2xCassette editions are anchored by nine live recordings from the band's explosive 1989 tour that have never been heard by anyone outside the band until now (the 2xCD includes extra live bonus track of "That Dog"). The recordings come straight from frontman Jason McMaster's personal stash of soundboard cassettes — tapes their front-of-house engineer handed off after shows so the band could study their own performances, never duplicated or heard publicly until this release.

"I was excited to hear these somewhat raw but cool recordings from long ago for the first time in at least 30 years, maybe more," says McMaster. "No copies were ever made of these master cassettes. We hope you enjoy these historical moments from the archives."

THE ALBUM

Formed in Austin, Texas in October 1987, Dangerous Toys fused Southern-fried hard rock swagger with metal muscle and punk attitude — equal parts Aerosmith and ZZ Top, filtered through razor-edged sleaze. Singer Jason McMaster (formerly of progressive metal outfit Watchtower) joined guitarist Scott Dalhover, bassist Mike Watson, and drummer Mark Geary, and within a year the band had landed a major-label deal — remarkably, without ever recording an actual demo. Industry buzz was instead sparked by a cassette of a live local radio broadcast, and after several shows in Texas, a bidding war broke out among major labels.

Produced by Norman at the legendary Sound City studio — the same room later immortalized in Dave Grohl's 2013 documentary — and released May 9, 1989, the self-titled debut was instantly recognizable thanks to artist Tommy Pons' now-iconic cover: Bill Z. Bub, the leering, red-haired horror-clown jack-in-the-box that remains the band's visual signature to this day.

The record delivered two MTV Headbangers Ball staples and bona fide radio hits, "Teas'n, Pleas'n" and "Scared," plus fan-favorite third single "Sport'n a Woody." "Teas'n, Pleas'n" climbed to #1 on MTV's Dial MTV, knocking Bon Jovi from the top spot. The album itself hit No. 65 on the Billboard 200 and earned a Gold certification from the RIAA — a breakout run that sent the band out on the road with Judas Priest, The Cult, Motörhead, L.A. Guns, and Alice Cooper.

NEW OFFICIALLY LICENSED MERCHANDISE

In conjunction with the reissue, Dangerous Toys and Kenyon Records have also entered into a new merchandise licensing agreement and are excited to introduce an all-new collectible line built around the band's iconic Bill Z. Bub clown imagery and logo and time specific to the 1989 album. The collection includes:

Full-color, front-and-back screen-printed T-shirts, Zip-up Hoodies & Raglans
High-quality 2.5” full color enamel pins featuring the band's iconic clown & logo
Full-size back patch
High-quality vinyl stickers
Wall flags/tapestries
Battle Jackets
Slipmat

The new merchandise line will be available alongside the reissue, giving fans and collectors even more ways to celebrate Dangerous Toys exclusively at Kenyon Records webstore

Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition is available for pre-order now at Kenyon Records and select retail partners, with a street date of Friday, November 13, 2026.

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OVERSIZE Share "Separate" Video — WATCH

September 22, 2026

British alt-shoegaze outfit OVERSIZE have returned with a stunning new single, "Separate," released today via SharpTone Records. Marking a powerful new chapter, the band returns a year after the release of their debut album, Vital Signs, to introduce brand new vocalist Nick Nowak.

Watch the video below.

The band comments, "We're incredibly excited to start this new chapter, not just with a new member, but also with a new creative outlook, after releasing our debut record we have a much better understanding of who we are as musicians and as a band — and we're so happy to share a little part of what we've been working on. This first single was actually the last song we wrote before heading into the studio to record. We finished it about a week before and despite thinking we had our minds set on which tracks we were going to track, it was abundantly clear we had to do this one, that's just the way it goes sometimes I guess!"

OVERSIZE will be touring the UK and Europe next month with The Devil Wears Prada, Novelists, and 156/Silence. All dates are below.

EUROPE + UK TOUR DATES 2026
WITH THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, NOVELISTS, + 156/SILENCE:
10/7 — Munich, Germany — Backstage Werk
10/8 — Wiesbaden, Germany — Schlachthof
10/9 — Hamburg, Germany — Docks
10/10 — Eindhoven, Netherlands — Effenaar
10/12 — Vienna, Austria — Simm City
10/13 — Leipzig, Germany — Felsenkeller
10/14 — Prague, Czech Republic — ARCHA+
10/16 — Cologne, Germany — E-Werk
10/17 — Antwerp, Belgium — Zappa
10/18 — Paris, France — Élysée Montmartre
10/20 — Bristol, England — Electric Bristol
10/21 — Leeds, England — Project House
10/23 — London, England — Electric Brixton
10/24 — Manchester, England — New Century Hall
10/25 — Birmingham, England — O2 Institute

Formed in the South West of England, OVERSIZE — vocalist Nick Nowak; guitarists Lewis Lennane-Emm and Tazz Edwards; bassist George Lewis; and drummer Sam Shutler — blend '90s shoegaze textures, heavy grunge riffs, and raw post-hardcore catharsis.

OVERSIZE are an alternative band formed in the Southwest of England. While the band don't shy away from their love of alternative '90s music, OVERSIZE have very little interest in being sonically tied to the past, their shared experience of writing and playing live together has found them carving out their own space within the alternative scene. Exploring dynamics within their music, songs drift between atmospheric textures to loud fuzzy riffs, magnifying and complimenting the personal and often venerable vocals. OVERSIZE have already had an impressive amount of live shows under their belt playing across the UK supporting the likes of Militarie Gun, Fiddlehead, Higher Power, Static Dress, Boston Manor, Modern Color to name a few. The debut record Vital Signs was released in February 2025 via SharpTone Records.

Although still very much in their infancy, the group has already developed a fully-formed, personal sound. Elements of post-hardcore, alternative metal, shoegaze and emo combine to deliriously heady effect. While the band don’t shy away from their love of alternative '90s music, and a love of HUM, The Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones, and Pixies, OVERSIZEhave very little interest in being sonically tied to the past.

OVERSIZE ARE:
Nick Nowak — Vocals
Lewis Lennane-Emm — Guitar
Sam Shutler — Drums
George Lewis — Bass
Tazz Edwards — Guitar

British alt-pop artist SICKY offers mischief and revenge on new ‘Bubblegum Party’ single

September 22, 2026

British alternative artist SICKY unveils his new single 'Bubblegum Party', a playful, infectious slice of indie rock that pairs catchy pop sensibilities with his trademark off-kilter style. Beneath the bubblegum facade lies a gloriously messy breakup party, served with a crooked grin as sweetness meets spite, chaos and a wicked sense of fun.

'Bubblegum Party' offers the first taste of his forthcoming full-length 'Redland' album - his fourth to date. Full of mischief, attitude and a darker sense of humour, here SICKY delivers one of his most fun and irreverent songs to date. 'Redland' is an album about friends lost along the way. It's a good bit darker than its predecessor Troubled Delight.

"Ultimately, 'Bubblegum Party' is a tale of sweet revenge. A public humiliation of someone who absolutely had it coming to them. It's a work of fiction but has a large toe touching reality. We've all met the cocky arrogant lowlife type who tries to control someone they're supposed to be close to. Well, in this song, he gets his comeuppance at our heroine’s birthday party," says Mick Butler.

"The bubblegum reference is effectively a middle finger gesture by the metaphorical blowing of an exploding gum bubble in someone's direction. It's poppy, it's silly and it's just a bit of fun amongst some much darker moments on the 'Redland' album".

SICKY is the solo project of Mick Butler, whose brand of melodic Britpop-infused indie rock spells good news for fans of Beck, Supergrass and early Blur. Originally from the Black Country region of England, he is now based in Shropshire.

While Mick Butler has had his run of playing in bands, ranging from the brass soaked pop of Papa Mantra to the dirty stomp of SUMO, he now derives pleasure from banging out tunes and crafting new material. Literally everything you hear in his music is him squeezing noises out of anything that'll sing.

In 2025, SICKY released his widely acclaimed 'Troubled Delight' album, preceded by his sophomore 'Garbage Town' album in 2022. Prior to that, in 2021, he debuted with 'Bowling Balls', partially inspired by Prince, Bowie and Ray Bradbury's book 'The Martian Chronicles'.

'Bubblegum Party' is now available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where his 'Troubled Delight' album can also be found. The 'Redland' album is out November 20th.

CREDITS
Written by Mick Butler (SICKY)
Recorded, mixed and produced by SICKY in Shropshire
Mastered by Streaky Mastering
Cover artwork by Robin Firth
SICKY photos by Helen Marshall
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

37 years since forming, New York Tri-State rock veterans JACK'S MAZE resurface with ‘Let It Go’

September 22, 2026

Many years since forming in 1989, American rocker outfit Jack's Maze is back with new material. Their new single 'Let It Go' is a driving, dark melodic, emotional progressive rock song that opens the next chapter for a band with a storied history. Originally based in Hightstown, New Jersey, Jack’s Maze originally cut their teeth in the early 90's as a band in the New York tri-state scene after initially launching as Laughing Jack.

Previewing their forthcoming album 'Once In A Blue Moon', set for release in January 2027 via Pennsylvania indie imprint RPM Entertainment, the story behind this record entails a journey 37 years in the making. Jack's Maze is an enduring tale of music, friendship, perseverance, and unfinished dreams, now ready to take their next major leap forward.

"I first came up with the basic music and melody for 'Let It Go' about 15 years ago! I would play it off and on and always singing “…and the music take you/me away, then all questions are answered today…”. However, the rest of the lyrics and music were done recently. The concept is obviously how music can be a remedy for what may troubling you at any given time - it’s an escape and freedom - but, for me at least, sometimes it can be a double-edge sword," says frontman Frank Cinquegrana.

"There is constantly music in my head - just about every waking minute, whether I am proactively humming/singing or playing it in my head on purpose. Half the time I hear it in my head like background music, whether I’m working, eating, having sex or even socially conversing with others! In fact, there is a song playing in my head at the moment I am writing this; and driving me absolutely crazy!!! Music is usually freedom but sometimes it can be chains."

Founded in 1989 as Laughing Jack, the band soon took on the name Jack's Maze and built a solid reputation by playing throughout New York City and surrounding states, drawing from the expansive creativity of progressive rock, the power of classic rock, and diverse influences ranging from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Rush to early Genesis and Mozart.

The original lineup featured Frank Cinquegrana on lead vocals and lyricist, Robin Ross on keyboards and guitars, Scott Cowan on rhythm guitar, Joe Torres on bass, Joe Granowski on drums, and Bill Snyder on lead guitar, Robin also served as the band's composer and a driving creative force behind its music.

By 1993, Jack's Maze completed their debut album 'Lost in the Maze', which was subsequently shelved when life happened and the music went quiet. Despite never receiving an official release at the time, the album remained an important part of the band’s story. That music quietly waited nearly three decades to be discovered when the band reunited in 2022 to bring that unfinished chapter to life.

On the 30th anniversary of the album, Jack’s Maze finally released this record, giving fans the opportunity to hear music that had waited nearly 30 years to be discovered. The powerful track 'Big Machines' emerged as the band’s anthem—a fitting representation of the energy, ambition, and timeless character of their music. Unfortunately, Snyder passed away in 2021, but his playing and contribution to the band's music remain an enduring part of the band's legacy.

After resurfacing from their decades-long hibernation, the band has not been sitting idle - now moving forward with their second album 'Once In a Blue Moon'. Cinquegrana's broad musical perspective and powerful storytelling remain central to the identity of Jack’s Maze. Developing the band's progressive-rock sound and original compositions with Robin Ross, they have been able to continue exploring the many musical influences that define Jack’s Maze through songwriting, recording and collaboration that continues to drive the band's creative vision.

For Robin Ross, the decades in between have been productive, allowing the band to continue making new music following their reunion, taking things to a new level. A multi-faceted musician, songwriter, and producer who has released numerous albums, he has also designed and developed several recording spaces, including Triple R Studios and Sound Complex near NYC.

Now a central figure in the creative pulse of Milford, Pennsylvania, Ross has since grown his current hub, Baa Baa Leaf Music, into a creative sanctuary and production house. It it here where he recorded, mixed and produced this new album, working alongside famed master engineer Jonathan Duckett (Phillip Glass, Kenny G, David Sanborn).

Jack’s Maze is more than a band - it is a story of music, friendship, perseverance, and unfinished dreams finally brought back to life. The band’s journey proves that great music never truly dies out. Driven by an enduring love of music, they continue to celebrate the sound they created decades ago, while keeping the spirit of progressive rock alive for a new generation. The maze may have started in 1989, but their journey is far from over.

On September 22, Jack's Maze releases 'Let It Go' across digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and Bandcamp, where their 'Life In The Maze' album is also available on CD or digital download.

CREDITS
Music by Frank Cinquegrana, Robin Ross, Scott Cowan, Joe Torres
Lyrics by Frank Cinquegrana
Frank Cinquegrana – vocals & drums
Robin Ross – keyboards
Scott Cowan – guitar & background vocals
Joe Torres – bass
Tina Ross – ghost vocals
Recorded at Baa Baa Leaf Studio in Milford, PA
Produced, recorded & mixed by Robin Ross
Supervising engineer Jonathan Duckett
Video produced by Tina Ross
Publishing & booking: RPM Entertainment Enterprises, LLC
Band photos by Tina Ross
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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BEAUTY IN CHAOS & ASHTON NYTE reunite for 'Home' single, marking 8 years since debut

September 22, 2026

Beauty In Chaos reunites with longtime collaborator Ashton Nyte of famed South African goth rockers The Awakening for their new single 'Home' - a intimate, emotionally resonant track that arrives exactly eight years after Nyte first joined the Michael Ciravolo-led project for 'Storm', the debut that introduced BIC to the world. The anniversary makes 'Home' a particularly fitting reunion, bringing Nyte back to the project for a song about love, trust, connection and the feeling of finally finding where you belong.

'Home' is the first taste of the coming album ‘Quiet Place’, BIC's fifth full-length record with 10 tracks on offer. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Michael Rozon (Ministry, Jarboe, Wayne Hussey, The Melvins), 'Home' will be released on September 28th via LA-based imprint 33.3 Music Collective.

'Home' arrives eight years to the day that Beauty In Chaos' first video and single 'Storm' were first unleashed on an unsuspecting world, introducing their debut album ‘Finding Beauty In Chaos’. Hence, it is fitting that Ashton Nyte should once again contribute lyrics and vocals, against the soundscape written and created by BIC curator Michael Ciravolo and producer Michael Rozon.

“When we started writing music for this album, I wanted to send each artist a bit more open music tracks than in the past, giving them more space to create - with the plan of adding our usual dense textures around and inspired by their words and melody," says Michael Ciravolo.

"When Ashton sent back his vocals for “Home”, I thought it was perfect in its intimacy, and we added very little if anything at all after. It just felt ‘complete’ as it was. It think Michael Rozon and I have learned that sometimes less can be best."

Filmed by Vicente Cordero (Industrialism Films) and Ashton Nyte, who also directed and edited it, the accompanying video features Ashton Nyte (vocals), Michael Ciravolo (guitar) and Tish Ciravolo (bass), Nyte shares, “I think the video captures the beauty and spirt of the song, without any of the ‘goth trappings’ that ruin so many videos that fall may fall into this space”.

“'Home' is essentially a song that celebrates the simple truth that home is indeed where the heart is, as the old expression goes. A shared life is more meaningful than a life lived in solitude when you share it with someone you love and trust," says Ashton Nyte.

“Musically, it is one of my favourite melodies that Michael has ever sent my way. Much like 'Storm', it felt like the song was made for me, and I wrote and recorded the lyrics almost immediately upon hearing the music. Yes, I am home again."

Beauty In Chaos has come a long way since LA-based guitarist Michael Ciravolo(formerly of Human Drama and Gene Loves Jezebel and current President of Schecter Guitars) launched this project in 2018. Over the years, BIC has involved members of The Mission, The Cure, Ministry, Cheap Trick, The Offspring, Gene Loves Jezebel, Marilyn Manson, Human Drama, Bauhaus, Nine Inch Nails, Van Halen, A Flock of Seagulls and dUg Pinnick, ICE-T, Rolan Bolan and Zakk Wylde, among other luminaries.

"'Storm' was so very important to me. It started a lifelong friendship and creative partnership with Ashton, and it also became a seminal part of BIC’s musical journey," says Michael Ciravolo.

"As always, I strive to have our videos completed different from its predecessor. I really loved the style of Ashton’s recent videos. Soft focus, black and white is certainly the ‘polar opposite’ from our 'Get Down Moses' video and felt perfect in its intimate simplicity for 'Home'. I had ultimate confidence in handing the editing keys to Ashton on this one.”

Most recently , Beauty In Chaos released the digital compilation 'Hidden In Plain Sight, 2018-2025', preceded by the double A-side single 'Get Down Moses', immortalized by Johnny Cash, and the much-loved Joe Strummer classic 'God's Gonna Cut You Down'.

'Home' is available everywhere digitally, including Bandcamp and the artist's store, where all past BIC releases can also be found. On September 28th, the 'Quiet Place' album will be available digitally and as a double vinyl release.

Kenny ADDS 2nd Gillette ORIGINAL VIBE ROOM Stadium Show August 27; Tix On-Sale 9/25

September 21, 2026

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE --
KENNY CHESNEY IS ADDING
A SECOND GILLETTE STADIUM SHOW 8/27
the ALL-Stadium Original Vibe Room Tour 2027
On Sale Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Eastern
ERIC CHURCH + SHERYL CROW BRING MASSIVE SONGS
plus East Tennessee Songwriter/Guitarist Greylan James
BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUE CHAIR BAY®

Fans can register now at KennyChesney.com for early access to tickets, with presale registrations powered by Seated. Registered fans will receive a code before the Vibe Room Presale begins on Thursday, September 17 at 10am local time. Registration is free, but it does not guarantee tickets. For questions about the presale registration process, please visit support.seated.com.

Kenny Chesney’s Original Vibe Room Tour is Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum. Founded in 2011 by the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, BCB remains both a truly independent brand and a reflection of the quality Chesney wants for his fans.

The Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 Dates:
April 24           Tampa, Florida || Raymond James Stadium
May 1              Greenville, North Carolina || Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
May 8              Arlington, Texas || AT&T Stadium
May 15            St. Louis, Missouri || The Dome at America’s Center
May 22            Minneapolis, Minnesota || U.S. Bank Stadium
May 29            Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania || Acrisure Stadium
June 5              Ames, Iowa || Jack Trice Stadium
June 12            Philadelphia, Pennsylvania || Lincoln Financial Field
June 19            Buffalo, New York || Highmark Stadium
June 26            Chicago, Illinois || Soldier Field
July 3               Nashville, Tennessee || Nissan Stadium
July 10             Milwaukee, Wisconsin || American Family Field
July 17             Denver, Colorado || Empower Field at Mile High
July 24             Kansas City, Missouri || Arrowhead Stadium
July 31             Atlanta, Georgia || Mercedes Benz Stadium
August 7          East Rutherford, New Jersey || MetLife Stadium
August 14        Detroit, Michigan || Ford Field
August 21        Charlotte, North Carolina || Bank of America Stadium
August 27 Foxborough, Massachusetts || Gillette Stadium
August 28        Foxborough, Massachusetts || Gillette Stadium

FABIO FRIZZI Announces US Exclusive Limited Edition Vinyl 'The Boat Can Leave Now: 13 Years Of Frizzi 2 Fulci'

September 21, 2026

FABIO FRIZZI Featuring F2F BAND has announced The Boat Can Leave Now: 13 Years Of Frizzi 2 Fulci, a collection of live recordings available exclusively on the 2026 North American tour. Limited to 400 copies, the vinyl release tells the international story of FABIO FRIZZI and the F2F BAND. It was born as a tribute to the films of Lucio Fulci, and their artistic collaboration from 1975 to 1990.

FABIO FRIZZI Featuring F2F BAND are bringing the legendary Italian composer’s celebrated live tribute to filmmaker Lucio Fulci back to the U.S. and Canada this fall. FABIO FRIZZI, the iconic Italian composer, orchestrator, and conductor behind more than one hundred film and television scores.

FRIZZI is known worldwide for his unforgettable collaborations with director Lucio Fulci. Together, their work helped define the sound and atmosphere of Italian genre cinema, with Frizzi creating landmark scores for films including The Beyond, The City of the Living Dead, Zombie 2, Manhattan Baby, and A Cat in the Brain.

Frizzi’s unmistakable music has continued to find new audiences across generations. Quentin Tarantino notably featured the main theme from Frizzi’s Seven Notes in Black in Kill Bill: Vol. 1, further cementing the composer’s influence beyond the world of Italian horror and cult cinema.

With FRIZZI 2 FULCI, Frizzi and the F2F BAND bring these iconic compositions to the stage in a powerful live celebration of his enduring creative partnership with Fulci and the films that made their work legendary.

The FRIZZI 2 FULCI project was born in 2013 on Halloween night at London’s Union Chapel. Since then, FABIO FRIZZI and the F2F BAND have brought Fulci’s cinematic universe to life for audiences around the world, blending horror-score atmosphere, progressive rock, and live performance into an immersive concert experience.

The 2026 run marks the project’s eleventh tour in the United States and will feature longtime members Riccardo Rocchi, Alessio Contorni, and Francesco Saguto, alongside Dave Neabore on bass and Christopher Hawkind on drums.

Tickets and additional information will be available at https://www.fabiofrizzi.com/.

F2F Fall Tour 2026 Dates

9/23 - Brooklyn, NY @ TV Eye
9/24 - Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA
9/25 - Boston, MA @ Coolidge Corner Theater
9/26 - Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
9/27 - Ottawa, ON @ Rainbow Bistro — NEW DATE
9/30 - Toronto, ON @ TD Hall
10/1 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
10/2 - Cincinnati, OH @ Heart of Northside — NEW DATE
10/3 - Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club
10/4 - Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade
10/7 - Indianapolis, IN @ Holy Ground Hall — NEW DATE
10/8 - St. Louis, MO @ Golden Record — NEW DATE
10/9 - Kansas City, MO @ The Temple Music Hall
10/10 - Denver, CO @ GLOB
10/11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/14 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw
10/15 - Victoria, BC @ Studio 919
10/16 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
10/17 - Portland, OR @ Dante's
10/18 - Redding, CA @ The Dip — NEW DATE
10/21 - Sacramento, CA @ Colonial Theater
10/22 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
10/23 - Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewing
10/24 - Las Vegas, NV @ Beer Zombies
10/25 - Los Angeles, CA @ Zebulon
*10/28 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
*10/29 - Dallas, TX @ Texas Theater
*10/30 - Houston, TX @ River Oaks Theater
*10/31 - New Orleans, LA @ Broad Theater
*11/1 - Atlanta, GA @ The Garden Club at Wild Heaven West End

Since launching FRIZZI 2 FULCI in 2013, FABIO FRIZZI has toured internationally with a band of accomplished musicians, performing suites and live-score experiences dedicated to Fulci’s cinematic legacy.

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LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE Share "Faceless" Video — WATCH

September 21, 2026

The German gothcore band Lacrimas Profundere are releasing the new single "FACELESS" today, including the accompanying video. The song is also featured on the upcoming studio album Lay Me Down O Silent Fear.

Watch the video below.

What could it sound like if BRING ME THE HORIZON were to suddenly cover...QUEEN?

Guitarist Oliver Nikolas Schmid says, "We don't know, but with 'FACELESS,' we at least gave it a try."

He continues, "'FACELESS' was the song I had written as a tribute to 'Unseen' from the last album. But somehow the chorus never really caught fire, and I really annoyed Julian with it, too — until he then sent three fragments that unfortunately had absolutely nothing to do with the actual song. They were simply three ideas he had sung dry. One of the ideas grabbed me immediately upon first hearing it. Large parts of the music and the key had to be completely changed and rewritten around the vocals, but it was magical. You can't plan things like that, they just happen, and that's what I love so much about music and what still keeps it so exciting for me after all these years. If Julian and I should ever part ways, we will certainly still write good music, but this special something will be gone forever. The term 'GOTHCORE' had already been haunting my mind since the descriptions of the last album, such as HIM-meets-Metalcore, and now it was time to create an album that hopefully marks the starting point of this new musical style. 'FACELESS' fits wonderfully with what I envision it to be."

Lay Me Down O Silent Fear will be released on September 25 through Steamhammer worldwide in the following configurations:
CD DigiPak incl. poster
LP, 140 g, white/black splatter vinyl, padded inner sleeve, coloured insert
Limited box set incl. CD Digipak, beanie and chain with pendant
Exclusive CD/LP Bundles with a shirt only at the Steamhammer shop
Download / Streaming

Pre-order link for all configurations is here.

LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE LIVE 2026:
9/25 — Weinheim, Germany — Cafe Central
9/26 — Magdeburg, Germany — Factory
9/30 — Munich, Germany — Backstage
10/2 — Vienna, Austria — Escape
10/23 — Zwickau, Germany — Club Seilerstrasse
10/24 — České Budějovice, Czech Republic — Club Lucerna
11/21 — Stuttgart, Germany — Im Wizemann (With Parasite Inc.)

THE EXILES Release the Music Video for the Single I’M THE ONE As the Debut Single RAINMAKER Lands in the Top 10 at Radio

September 21, 2026

THE EXILES have released the music video for the track ‘I’m The One’ from their album ‘Turning Time”, available now on Bad Reputation Records. You can watch the video below:

The first single “Rainmaker” recently entered the top 10 on 97 Underground radio, debuting at #4.

Lead Guitarist Sean Manning talks about the song “I’m The One”, “I was really into Jimmy’s Outrider solo album when I initially wrote this riff. I love the Telecaster—such a raw and honest guitar. Paul came up with the chorus, which really finishes it off, and I added the heavy Les Paul onto the new track here in Dallas at Empire Studios.

And it sounds like I nicked some early Bernie Marsden rhythm work for the chorus.”

Purchase the CD: https://badreputation.fr/THE-EXILES-TURNING-TIME

The digital album is available on all digital platforms. It can be streamed and purchased now on Bandcamp a https://theexilesuk.bandcamp.com/

First released in a limited capacity in 1996 as SEAN MANNING & PAUL RAFFERTY - 'The Exiles', 'Turning Time' constitutes an extensive re-working of the original 10 songs and adds five previously unheard bonus tracks unearthed by Manning during the process of transferring old reels to digital, including the stirring 'Soul Woman', 'Ain't No Fool', a hypnotic ROLLING STONES-esque number, and 'Soul Has No Home', conjuring shades of early ROD STEWART.

Working at Empire Sound studios in Dallas TX over the course of several months, Manning added guitars and backing vocals to most of the tracks and brought in veteran keyboardist, Jeff Jacobs, whose credits include FOREIGNER and BILLY JOEL, to add Hammond B3 organ, piano. as well as strings to the album's majestic magnum opus, 'Richmond Castle Walk', a not so subtle nod to LED ZEPPELIN.

"I am extremely pleased with how everything turned out", states Manning who produced the project and re-mixed the album, assisted by Empire Sound operator, Alex Gerst. "When we recorded these songs originally, they were just quality demos, but we really didn't get the chance to fully flesh things out the way we would have under different circumstances. I am grateful 'Turning Time' has afforded me the opportunity to return to the studio one more time and create a whole new album in the process."

The Exiles online:

https://www.facebook.com/theexilesuk/

https://www.instagram.com/theexilesuk

Aeternum Release New Single "Spatial Memory", Announce Tour with Ventana and Deadly Apples

September 21, 2026

Modern rock band Aeternum continue a breakout year with the release of their new single “Spatial Memory,” while simultaneously announcing their upcoming Saints of Sickness Tour this November alongside Ventana and Deadly Apples.

Produced by Scott Wilson (Saving Abel) and co-written by Paul Bartolome (Asking Alexandria), “Spatial Memory” captures Aeternum at their most vulnerable and introspective, transforming a difficult personal moment into a powerful modern rock anthem. The band tracked all of the material at Sunshine Studios Live in Colorado Springs, creating a sonic foundation that balances atmosphere, intensity, and emotional honesty.

At the heart of “Spatial Memory” is the struggle to remain present when everything feels overwhelming. For vocalist Kayla, the song emerged from a particularly difficult day when she arrived at band rehearsal struggling emotionally. What began as frustration with a familiar grounding exercise ultimately became a deeper realization about the power of attention and awareness.

Kayla explains:

"With 'Spatial Memory', on a particularly hard day, I met with my band to write. I was straight up not doing well. my mindset at the time led me to the repetition of a grounding method I'd heard since I was a kid. 'Can you list 5 things you feel? 4 things you see? 3 things you hear?' etc. I felt annoyed thinking about this simple list of questions. Then annoyed with myself, why is the simplicity of a solution frustrating me? In reality I was resisting awareness. I underestimated the power of my attention, and where i place it. I really leaned into that feeling.”

That willingness to confront difficult emotions has become an important part of Aeternum’s identity. After a year filled with new music, festivals, new cities, and an ever-growing fanbase, the band is ready to take that momentum back on the road.

Jose reflects on the band’s 2026 journey:

“2026 has been a year of growth for us, releasing new music, meeting a ton of new fans and playing some great festivals!”

Bass player Cam adds:

"It’s been exciting playing more new places with and engaging with fans old and new! We can’t wait to hit the road again this fall once more with Ventana and Deadly Apples. We plan to be on the road again quite a bit next year as well as releasing a lot more music and videos."

The Saints of Sickness Tour marks another major milestone for Aeternum, with the band heading out for their fifth tour in just two years. Drummer Kris says the opportunity to hit the road again with familiar friends makes the upcoming run especially exciting:

“Going out on our 5th tour in 2 years is surreal. Being out with our friends in Ventana once again, plus sharing the stage with Deadly Apples every night, is going to be mind-alteringly epicl!”

With “Spatial Memory” now available and another tour on the horizon, Aeternum are showing no signs of slowing down. The band plans to spend much of 2027 on the road while continuing to release new music and videos, building on the momentum of a 2026 that has already taken them to new stages and introduced their music to fans across the country.

Aeternum Tour Dates with VentanA and Deadly Apples:

SAINTS OF SICKNESS TOUR

November 6 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center
November 7 – Louisville, KY - Venue TBA
November 8 – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade
November 10 – Sparta, WI
November 11 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium
November 12 – Sioux Falls, SD – Grain Bin (Red Eye)
November 13 – Casper, WY – Oil City Beer Co.
November 15 – Denver, CO – HQ
November 17 – St. Louis, MO – Fubar Lounge
November 18 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theatre
November 19 – Detroit, MI – TSDMAAC
November 20 – Toronto, ON – Ground Control
November 21 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Lounge
November 22 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground
November 25 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall
November 27 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar
November 28 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground

Aeternum (ē-turn-um) is an original modern rock band with influences from Rock, Pop, Electronic, Metal, and Industrial Music. Aeternum was formed in 2023 and has been recording with multi-platinum producer Scott Wilson (Saving Abel, Tantric). With driving rhythms and futuristic synths combined with angelic and aggressive vocal layers, Aeternum brings a sonic experience and energetic performance that leaves you eager to hear more and more!

Aeternum:

Kayla Smith- Vocals

Jose Tinajero- Guitar/Programming/Keys

Cam Taylor- Bass

Kris Combs- Drums

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TEMIC Rise on Crushing New Single "Ashes"

September 21, 2026

With their chart-topping debut, TEMIC certainly lived up to the hype, but fans and critics are teeming with anticipation over the first two glimpses at the international prog supergroup’s mighty and magical second album.

Today, TEMIC are releasing the third advanced single from Ceiba. While heavy in the wake of loss, “Ashes” opens the album on an uplifting note by finding the strength that resides within the pain.

“Ceiba is a concept album about loss in all its various forms”, TEMIC says. “‘Ashes’ begins the album’s journey shrouded by turmoil and hopelessness. But through that struggle comes the fight for renewal and, ultimately, inner strength”.

Watch the music video for “Ashes” below:

Ceiba comes out October 2, 2026 on Season of Mist

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/temicceiba

Pre-save on Spotify

Ceiba - Upcoming Album by TEMIC | Spotify

Can’t wait for Ceiba? Hear TEMIC’s new album before it comes out by RSVPing to tomorrow’s Bandcamp Listening Party.

TEMIC Ceiba Bandcamp Listening Party

Tuesday, September 22 @ 1:30 pm Eastern Time

RSVP

https://temic.bandcamp.com/live/ceiba-listening-party

Hear TEMIC perform “Ashes” and other new songs from Ceiba on their fall headline tour with very special guests and Season of Mist labelmates Kingcrow. TEMIC recently announced five new dates, which will bring the band to Finland and England for the very first time.

TEMIC Autumnal Offerings 2026 European Tour

with very special guests Kingcrow

October 15 - Milan, IT @ Slaughter Club [NEW DATE] [TICKETS]

October 17 - Toulouse, FR @ Ready For Prog Festival [TICKETS]

October 18 - Pratteln, CH @ Z7 [TICKETS]

October 19 - Munich, DE @ Backstage [TICKETS]

October 20 - Maastricht, NL @ Muziekgieterij [TICKETS]

October 21 - Paris, FR @ Backstage By The Mill [TICKETS]

October 22 - Rüsselsheim, DE @ Das Rind [TICKETS]

October 24 - Toruń, PL @ Rock Art Festival [TICKETS]

October 26 - Helsinki, FI @ On The Rocks* [NEW DATE] [TICKETS]

October 27 - Tampere, FI @ Olympia*[NEW DATE] [TICKETS]

October 29 - Manchester, UK @ Club Academy^[NEW DATE] [TICKETS]

October 30 - Hull, UK @ The Welly 2^[NEW DATE] [TICKETS]

November 1 - London, UK @ 229^[NEW DATE] [TICKETS]

*with support from Joviac

^with support from In Search of Sun

“We wrote this album together with contributions from all five members”, the band says. “We allowed ourselves to explore the songs and really extend ourselves while always keeping the emotions at the front of our minds”.

With Ceiba, TEMIC return with a thunderous ode of prog.

Lineup

Fredrik Klemp (Maraton, 22) - Vocals

Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress) - Guitars, Backing Vocals

Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken) - Keyboards, Sound Design

Simen Sandnes (Shining, Arkentype) - Drums

Miguel Pereira (Withem, Big City) - Bass

Production credits

Drums and lead vocals recorded at Lionheart Studio in Oslo, Norway

Lead vocals engineered and produced by Diego Tejeida

Mixed by Chris Edrich

Mastered by Pierrick Noël at Atelier Mastering

Cover artwork

Hicham Hamzi / H-Hich Design

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/temicceiba

Pre-save on Spotify

Ceiba - Upcoming Album by TEMIC | Spotify

Available formats

CD Digipack

2x12” Vinyl Gatefold (Black)

2x12” Vinyl Gatefold (Black and crystal clear mixed with white splatters)

2x12” Vinyl Gatefold (Solid yellow, red and white marbled)

2x12” Vinyl Gatefold (Orange and black marbled)

Follow TEMIC

Official Website: https://temicband.com

Bandcamp: https://temic.bandcamp.com/album/terror-management-theory

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/temic/1695936703

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/21VXRBFEQrR6Xrot1y5t7I

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEMICBAND

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/temicband

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaslvfVCVrV4cdARmdiQKGg

ESOTERIK Unleashes Their Heaviest Transmission Yet: "Honesty"

September 21, 2026

Alternative industrial-metal duo ESOTERIK announces the global release of their most aggressive single to date, "Honesty," available now across all major streaming platforms alongside a cinematic, full-production official music video below.

Following the momentum of their recent release "No Absolutes," "Honesty" marks a critical inflection point in the band’s ongoing release cycle. The track steamrolls with a thick, low-tuned wall of guitar grit, driving percussion, and brooding electronic soundscapes that feel less like a traditional arrangement and more like a heavy industrial architecture collapsing in slow motion. The production delivers a punishing, raw weight reminiscent of 90s alternative metal titans, balancing unrelenting sonic aggression with a cinematic, highly calculated atmosphere.

Visually anchored by a unique reimagining of The Hanged Man tarot card, the single’s artwork features a fox bound to a sword by a rope forced to face a serpent. The iconic tarot motif traditionally signifies a forced pause, a total reversal of worldview, and the ultimate act of surrender–themes that directly mirror the track's narrative and visual direction.

The accompanying official music video elevates this lore into a haunting visual reality. Set within a dark, void-like space with shallow water surfaces and surreal underwater cinematography, the visual juxtaposes an abyss of submerged struggle with the act of breaking through to the surface.

"Honesty is not a quality that comes easily / Treachery artificially has altered me," delivers vocalist Allison Eckfeldt, setting a stark commentary on an individual battered and shaped by a hostile world.

Where previous singles explored the frustration of repeating loops and the friction of rigid boundaries, "Honesty" drops the listener straight into the aftermath of the collision. It examines the precise moment the fighting ceases: surrendering to circumstance not out of defeat, but as a liberation from self-imposed restraints. The chorus highlights an exaggerated, haunting internal monologue ("All that you say that I do"), giving voice to an internal critic seeking a standard that can never be reached.

"Musically and lyrically, 'Honesty' is the heaviest territory we’ve stepped into yet," says guitarist and producer Brady Bledsoe. "It hits the exact moment where the pain has burned off and there's nothing left to defend. You stop trying to retrace your steps or fix what’s broken–something shifts in perspective and you start to realize it was never broken."

The single is out now globally via Trisol Music Group, with the official music video streaming on YouTube.

About ESOTERIK:

Based in the U.S., ESOTERIK is an alternative metal/industrial duo comprised of Allison Eckfeldt and Brady Bledsoe. Since 2013, they have blended dark electronic textures with aggressive rock sensibilities. Following years of international touring and chart success in Europe, their highly anticipated new album Nü Skin marks their official transition into the world of metal.

ESOTERIK Is:

Allison Eckfeldt (Vocals)
Brady Bledsoe (Instruments/Vocals)

Connect With ESOTERIK:

Official Website: https://www.esoterikmusic.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kazlovesbats
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esoterik_music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esoterikmusic

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE UNLEASHES VOL. 6 FALL 2026 WITH MASSIVE DUAL COVER FEATURING BLACKTOP MOJO & NONPOINT

September 21, 2026

The wait is over. SOUND FURY MAGAZINE is proud to officially announce the release of

Vol. 6, Fall 2026, arriving today Monday, September 21, 2026, with a special dual cover edition featuring BLACKTOP MOJO and NONPOINT. Two bands. Two stories. Two very different journeys. One fucking loud issue.

For SOUND FURY MAGAZINE, Vol. 6 represents everything the publication continues to stand for: rock, metal, authenticity, independent music, unforgettable artists and the stories behind the music.

And with Blacktop Mojo and Nonpoint leading the way, this issue delivers exactly that.

BLACKTOP MOJO: FORGING THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN HARD ROCK

Hailing from Palestine, Texas, Blacktop Mojohas spent more than a decade carving out its own space in American hard rock.

Their Vol. 6 feature, “Forging the Future of American Hard Rock,” dives into the band's history, evolution, songwriting, relentless touring and the chemistry that has kept Blacktop Mojo moving forward while remaining fiercely independent.

At the center of the story is vocalist Matt James, whose powerhouse voice has become one of the band's defining characteristics.

From the band's early days to its evolution through albums including Burn the Ships, Under the Sun, Blacktop Mojo and Pollen, Sound Fury explores the journey that brought the Texas rockers to their next chapter.

That chapter is already heating up.

With Discount Fireworks scheduled for release October 23, Blacktop Mojo is preparing to light another fuse—and Sound Fury Magazine takes readers inside the story behind what's coming next.

STILL STANDING. STILL SWINGING. STILL GETTING THE LAST WORD.

The second cover belongs to a band that needs little introduction. Nonpoint.

Nearly three decades into their career, the South Florida hard rock veterans continue to prove that longevity isn't about simply surviving, it's about continuing to create, evolve and connect.

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE feature, “Still Standing. Still Swinging. Still Getting The Last Word.,” takes a deep dive into Nonpoint'sremarkable journey and their latest chapter with The Last Word.

Featuring vocalist Elias Soriano, guitarist Rasheed Thomas, guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra, bassist Adam Woloszyn and drummer Robb Rivera, the story examines a band that has consistently refused to stand still.

From the early days and the breakout success of Statement to albums that followed and the band's decision to launch its own label, 361 Degrees Records, Nonpoint has continued to take control of its own creative direction.

And with The Last Word, that independence continues to fuel the music.

MORE THAN A MAGAZINE

Vol. 6 is about more than two incredible cover stories. It's about the artists, photographers, writers, musicians and fans who make the rock and metal community what it is.

Inside the Fall 2026 issue, readers will find exclusive interviews, feature stories, album coverage, photography, reviews and more, all created with the same philosophy that has driven Sound Fury Magazine from the beginning: Don't just cover the music. Get fucking close to it.

ALSO FEATURED:

Motionless In White, Five Finger Death Punch, Eva Under Fire, Ded, Des Rocs, Jack White, Radkey, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Slayer, Good Charlotte, The Melvins, The Lonely Ones, Black Stone Cherry and MORE!

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE continues its mission of giving established artists, independent musicians and the next generation of rock and metal a platform where their stories can actually be heard.

Because great music deserves more than a headline. It deserves a voice.

ABOUT SOUND FURY MAGAZINE

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE is an independent rock and metal publication dedicated to giving a voice to the artists, bands and people who keep loud music alive.

From established names to emerging artists, Sound Fury delivers interviews, features, reviews, photography and original content covering rock, hard rock, metal and beyond.

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE

The Loudest Voice in Rock, Metal and Beyond.

👉 Subscribe now at: www.SoundFuryMagazine.com

DROP DEAD, GORGEOUS Release "Daggers" EP

September 21, 2026

Drop Dead, Gorgeous have released their new EP, titled Daggers. Listen below.

"This EP feels like the next chapter of Drop Dead, Gorgeous," according to drummer Danny Cooper. "We wanted to push everything that makes our sound unique while exploring new territory: heavier when it needs to be, more dynamic when it calls for it, and more ambitious without losing the chaos and intensity that people know us for. It's a progression, not a reinvention."

Regarding the focus track "Feels Like Forever," singer Danny "Stills" Stillman calls attention to its impact, saying, "It is a deeply personal tribute to our former guitarist Kyle Browning, who passed away too soon. The song reflects on the pain of losing a close friend, the things left unsaid, memories of better times, and the difficult process of accepting a loss that never fully feels real. 'Feels Like Forever' captures the longing to have one more conversation, while confronting the struggle of letting go and finding closure. More than anything, the song is a remembrance of a friend, bandmate, and a chapter of life that will never be forgotten."

The band has booked several tour dates, including a stop at Warped Tour. All dates are below.

DROP DEAD, GORGEOUS LIVE:
10/4 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival
11/14–15 — Orlando, FL — Vans Warped Tour
12/12 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall — InVogue 20-Year Anniversary Show (With Lower Definition + Jamie's Elsewhere)

DD,G emerged in the mid-2000s with an emotionally charged take on post-hardcore that helped define the era. As teenagers from Denver, their 2006 debut In Vogue became a landmark for Rise Records, blending synth-laced breakdowns, theatrical flair, and raw vulnerability. Follow-up albums like Worse Than a Fairy Tale and The Hot N' Heavy cemented their place in the scene, influencing a wave of bands that followed.

The tastemakers at VICE tipped the band as that which helped to "perfect a style of post-hardcore that other bands would model themselves after. Where other bands in the scene would regurgitate the same testosterone-tinged bro-rock, Drop Dead, Gorgeous made their mark by putting [emotional] vulnerability into song."

After a decade-long hiatus, core members Daniel "Stills" Stillman, Danny Cooper, and Jake Hansen returned in 2024 with a string of surprise shows and, in 2025, released their first new music in years with the single "Six Feet." The followup "Burn" continued that momentum. They closed out 2025 with "Sink Your Teeth."

2026 continues a run of renewed activity and excitement.

Luke Haines & Mike Smalle deliver 'The Black Maria, O', latest in Bring Your Own Hammer series

September 21, 2026

Bring Your Own Hammer (BYOH), in partnership with Dimple Discs, presents 'The Black Maria, O', a remarkable new collaboration between acclaimed British music legend Luke Haines (The Auteurs, Baader Meinhof, Black Box Recorder) and Irish musician, songwriter and producer Mike Smalle (Cane141, Augustus & John, B-Movie Lightning).

Accompanied by a superb animated video by visual artist and filmmaker Jules Hackett, the song reaches back to New York in 1887, where an original song of the same name by Irish-American lyricist Edward Harrigan and composer David Braham was performed as part of the musical comedy 'McNooney’s Visit'. Haines and Smalle take this long-forgotten piece of Irish-American musical history and transform it into a striking 21st-century re-interpretation of long-forgotten but superb lyrics, retaining the extraordinary language and atmosphere of Harrigan’s lyric while placing it within a radically contemporary musical setting.

'The Black Maria, O' evokes the criminal underworld of late 19th-century America, with references to the slang term “Black Maria”, used for police wagons, and to the prison on Blackwell Island near to Manhattan. This is a vivid example of the approach at the heart of Bring Your Own Hammer: taking historical sources, forgotten stories and voices from Ireland and the Irish diaspora and reinterpreting them through contemporary music.

A musician, songwriter and author, Luke Haines has recorded music under various names and with various bands.. His books include the bestselling "Bad Vibes – Britpop" and "My Part in Its Downfall". His latest solo album, 'Izzy Wizzy Let's Get Busy', is out now on Cherry Red Records.

Hailing from the west of Ireland, Mike Smalle has, in the past two decades, released a wealth of music under various names, exploring a wide range of styles from ambient and folk to pop, electronic, and experimental music. In 2021, he released the album 'Pagan Pulse' under his ownname. He has also collaborated with Cathal Coughlan, Jah Wobble, Simon Fisher Turner, and Mark Eitzel.

The single is the latest preview of 'From The Tombs', the forthcoming second album in Bring Your Own Hammer’s ambitious Music & History Series following "My Grief on the Sea", a collection of songs about the sea, maritime voyages, and migration to and from Ireland during the 1800s, dedicated to the memory of Cathal Coughlan (Microdisney, Fatima Mansions), one of Ireland’s most revered artists, who was also involved in this project. This barnstorming 21-song double album is a journey through the history of crime, law and order in Ireland and among the Irish Diaspora in the 19th century.

Bring Your Own Hammer is a masterclass in collaborative artistry that unites historical scholarship and contemporary composition. Curated by Dr. Richard Mc Mahon (lecturer in History at MIC, Limerick and currently a visiting fellow at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge), BYOH explores forms of invented history, rooted in historical sources from Ireland and overseas, with support from Dr. Niall Whelehan (senior lecturer at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, who has written widely on the history of modern Ireland and the Irish diaspora with a focus on the 19th century).

Bringing some of Ireland’s and Britain’s finest songwriters together with historians to create new and original song cycles based on historical sources and to interpret song material rooted in the history of 19th-century Ireland and of the Irish Diaspora. Not a band, nor an ensemble or even a collective, Bring Your Own Hammer is a faction - one that is armed with voices and instruments and dedicated to re-interpreting historical material in song form.

Smalle also spearheaded the album's title track 'From The Tombs', honouring its tragic subject matter through the lens of high-calibre, polished indie-pop. He is joined by June Miles-Kingston (Fun Boy Three, The Communards, Everything But the Girl), Bernard Butler (Suede, McAlmont & Butler, The Tears), Fergal Lawler (The Cranberries), Marcus Holdaway (The High Llamas), Ian Catt (Saint Etienne) and Terry Edwards (Madness, PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, The Near Jazz Experience).

The most recent release from this landmark record is "Quinn the Adventurer", performed by celebrated Irish songwriter Adrian Crowley, bringing an extraordinary true story from Ireland's past vividly into the present through song.

Other contributors to the album include Sean O’Hagan (Microdisney, Stereolab, High Llamas), Audrey Riley, Cian Nugent, Linda Buckley, Tony Higgins, SJ McArdle, Michael Walsh, Lisa Lambe, Miriam Ingram, Hugh Bunker (Fatima Mansions), Damian O'Neill (The Undertones), Brigid Mae Power, Anne Gilpin (Morton Valence), Lavinia Blackwall (Trembling Bells), Inni-K, NQL. Kelsey Michael, Neil Farrell (Toasted Heretic) and Michael J. Sheehy.

'The Black Maria, O' is available on digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp. The previous singles can also be found there, along with the 'My Grief On The Sea' album on CD and limited edition vinyl.

MENTAL CRUELTY Descends Into Eternal Winter with New Single “Frost” + Official Video

September 20, 2026

MENTAL CRUELTY descends into eternal winter with their crushing new single “Frost,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land,’ out on October 23rd via Century Media.

Steeped in bleak imagery and Nordic mythology, “Frost” paints a desolate world swallowed by an endless winter, where darkness, isolation, and the relentless cold slowly erase every trace of hope. Drawing on the imagery of Fimbulvetr – the great winter that precedes Ragnarök in Norse mythology – the track pairs MENTAL CRUELTY’s ferocious heaviness with the dark, atmospheric, and cinematic elements that shape the world of ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land.’

Produced, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Kreator, Amon Amarth, Opeth), ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ pushes MENTAL CRUELTY beyond the foundations laid on ‘Zwielicht,’ further expanding their uncompromising blend of extreme metal and dark atmosphere.

This November and December, MENTAL CRUELTY will bring the new album across Europe on their headline tour with Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, and more.

Join their text list to stay up to date and be the first to hear about new tour dates and more.

Watch the Official Video for "Frost" Below:

MENTAL CRUELTY comments on the new single:

“‘Frost’ is MENTAL CRUELTY at our most chilling, capturing the desolation of Norse mythology’s Fimbulwinter both lyrically and musically. Its plodding, atmospheric, and mournful tones evoke a slow trudge through ice and snow, stretching on for three long years. Think Rotting Christ meets Wardruna: a song that’s as blackened as it is coated in white snow."

They continue, "The mask was handmade by myself, with a little help from my partner! And you should totally text us, because there MAY be a chance to take it home."

Pre-Order 'Echoes Of A Forlorn Land' HERE

MENTAL CRUELTY will bring ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ across Europe this November and December with a massive 21-date headline run. Ov Sulfur and Extermination Dismemberment join throughout the tour, with Acranius and Sun Eater appearing on select dates.

Get Your Tickets HERE

European Headline Tour

w/ Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, Acranius, Sun Eater

27.11🇳🇱Rotterdam @ Baroeg ~

28.11🇩🇪Köln @ Club Volta ~

29.11🇳🇱Nijmegen @ Doornrosje ~

30.11🇬🇧Birmingham @ Asylum ~

02.12🇬🇧Manchester @ Academy 3 ~

03.12🇬🇧London @ Downstairs At The Dome ~

04.12🇫🇷Paris @ Glazart ~

05.12🇧🇪Antwerp @ Zappa ~

06.12🇩🇪Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli ^

07.12🇩🇰Copenhagen @ Hotel Cecil ^

08.12🇸🇪Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet ^

10.12🇫🇮Jyväskylä @ Lutakko ^

11.12🇫🇮Helsinki @ Ääniwalli ^

13.12🇸🇪Gothenburg @ Monument ^

14.12🇩🇪Berlin @ Hole 44 ^

15.12🇨🇿Prague @ Rock Café ^

16.12🇩🇪Frankfurt @ Das Bett ~ ^

17.12🇩🇪München @ Backstage ^

18.12🇨🇭Aarau @ KIFF ^

19.12 🇩🇪Schweinfurt @ Alter Stattbahnhof ^

20.12🇩🇪Karlsruhe @ Substage ^

^ w/ Acranius

~ ⁠w/ Sun Eater

Since forming in 2014, MENTAL CRUELTY have grown from their deathcore roots into an internationally recognized force in extreme metal. Their rise has taken them across Europe and beyond, sharing stages with Lorna Shore, Cradle of Filth, Carnifex, Shadow of Intent, Kanonenfieber, Signs of the Swarm and more. With an expanding global audience and a reputation for powerful live performances, the band continues to cement its place among the leading names of a new generation of extreme metal. With 'Echoes of a Forlorn Land,' MENTAL CRUELTY now takes their next major step, presenting their most expansive and fully realized vision yet.

MENTAL CRUELTY are:

Lukas Nicolai – Vocals

Nahuel Lozano – Guitars, Vocals

Marvin Kessler – Guitars

Jonathan Koltun – Drums

Greek Heavy Metal Newcomers THY LEGACY Unleash Debut Album via Nameless Graves Records

September 20, 2026

Greece is known as fertile ground for breeding some of the strongest and most legendary acts in metal. Newcomers THY LEGACY are no exception to this rule as they now break through the gates with an anthemic debut album that summons the spirits of heavy metal icons like Manowar, Eternal Champion, Omen, Battleroar + more. Forming an unholy union with independent label Nameless Graves, the Crete battalion is honored to follow in the footsteps of heavy metal's forefathers with 'The Call,' which was released on September 11, 2026 and can be found via Bandcamp HERE or at the official Nameless Graves shop HERE.

'The Call' is also now streaming everywhere!

Thy Legacy has devoted themselves to the absolute preservation of True Metal. Pulling heavy inspiration from the classic Greek and Italian epic metal legacy and the high-energy majesty of US Power Metal, The Call delivers everything a traditional purist craves.

The cover artwork for 'The Call' was created by Mars Triumph (from the band Triumpher) and can be found below.

Nameless Grave Records is proud to introduce the global metal underground to the soaring, ironclad sounds of Crete, Greece's Thy Legacy and their debut release, The Call.

The songwriting here leans into flawless, driving tempos, majestic guitar harmonies, and massive anthemic vocals that stick in your head immediately. From the breathless, high-octane riffing of the track "Metal Legion" to the raw energy you’ll hear throughout the album, The Call sounds like a long-lost relic of pure epic steel brought roaring into the present day.

If you live for the glorious, battle-ready firepower of Omen, Manowar, Eternal Champion, and Wrathblade, Thy Legacy is the exact shot of pure adrenaline you’ve been waiting for.

THY LEGACY Lineup:

Nikos Frantzeskakis - Bass

Babis Antaloudakis - Drums

A.D. Guillotine - Guitars (rhythm)

Jim Ritsopoulos - Vocals, Guitars

Album Credits:

Giannis Pratikakis - Recording (guitars, bass, drums)

Nikos Trialonis - Recording (vocals), Mixing

Bart Gabriel - Mastering

Links:

Thy Legacy YouTube

Nameless Graves YouTube

Spotify

Apple Music

EDDIE SKULLER "House Where Nobody Lives" showcases Tom Waits tribute EP "Blind Love"

September 20, 2026

New Jersey artist Eddie Skuller presents 'House Where Nobody Lives', a standout track from his ‘Blind Love’ EP, which originally appeared on Tom Waits' Grammy-winning album 'Mule Variations', which received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. This features Eddie’s son Jack Skuller on guitar, Jeremy Chatzky (Springsteen, Steve Earle, Ronnie Spector) on bass, and Nick Kinsey on drums and keyboards.

This four-track homage to Waits’ songwriting revisits a storyteller with a rare ability to capture human character, emotion and melody, as well as his ability to find beauty and humanity in unexpected places.

Eddie Skuller’s vocal was recorded completely live to 2-inch tape during the tracking session. Nick Kinsey then worked his studio magic, even incorporating a four-track cassette recorder to capture some otherworldly sounds from his vintage Optigan keyboard.

"One of those beautiful Tom Waits songs I wish I had written, Waits' lyrics express the idea that love is what gives a house true value: "If there's love in a house, it's a palace for sure." The lyrics also suggest the personal emptiness that can follow when we lose sight of what matters most," says Eddie Skuller.

"I've always been intrigued by abandoned homes, wondering about the faded memories and lost stories they once held. I discovered a fascinating video collection of abandoned homes on the "Urban Exploring With Kappy" YouTube channel. Documenting historic abandoned houses, he captures both their exteriors and interiors. He graciously gave me permission to repurpose some of his footage for this new lyric video, which I manipulated to create a more abstract and ethereal backdrop for the video."

With a unique vocal style, Skuller brings a raw, analog intimacy to these compositions, exploring the space between homage and reinvention. Performed with reverence, restraint and emotional intelligence, he allows the songs' emotional complexity to emerge, his delivery favoring intimacy over imitation.

Based in Jersey City, Eddie Skuller went to the opposite edge of the state to record this EP - namely, the upstate New York studio The Chicken Shack with producer-proprietor Nick Kinsey, known for his work with Kevin Morby, Waxahatchee and Scott McMickey. Fun fact: Waits himself is said to have made his Mule Variations album in another converted chicken shack on the opposite coast.

Apart from the artists mentioned earlier, this EP also involves Ryder Cooley of Dust Bowl Faeries on accordion. Skuller's performance reveals layers of tenderness, nostalgia, and quiet hope. Captured without edits or vocal overdubs, the recording preserves the spontaneity of the recording and the imperfections of analog production, the vocals captured live with the band.

Eddie Skuller explains, "These four songs share a dark melancholy of lost love and desire, but all resolve with a sense of hope for a positive future outcome. That’s what draws me in to these songs and what connects them. In my live show, it’s the spirit of hope that people take with them. What makes this experience unique for me is that it was recorded live in studio to tape.... The songs became meditative dirges and the lyrics read as pure poetry."

Skuller earlier shared his renditions of ‘Downtown Train’ and ‘You Can Never Hold Back Spring’, two of Waits' most quietly affecting songs, revealing a gentler side of Waits’ catalog, where grit gives way to tenderness and reflection. Blending collage, illustration, photography, typography and animation, the music video is a collaboration with French collective SPX ETC (artists Sandrine Pagnoux and Sophie Etchart), sparked through Sandrine’s Tom Waits editorial for 46pgs magazine.

Skuller is also a regular guest vocalist with The Losers Lounge, the acclaimed tribute series curated by The Psychedelic Furs’ Joe McGinty and regularly held at Joe’s Pub and City Winery in NYC. His live performances have drawn praise for their authenticity, emotional clarity, and musical integrity.

The 'Blind Love' EP is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and also directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Produced & Mixed by Nick Kinsey at the Chicken Shack Studio, New York
Mastered by Christopher Colbert at National Freedom Studio, Oregon
Eddie Skuller - vocals
Jeremy Chatzky - bass
Jack Skuller - guitar
Nick Kinsey - drums, percussion, keyboards
Ryder Cooley - accordion
EP cover photo and design by Eddie Skuller
‘You Can Never Hold Back Spring’ video produced for SPX ETC
by Sophie Etchart & Sandrine Pagnoux
Single cover photo & design by SPX ETC
Original artist photos by Eddie Skuller
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Sabaton Join Forces With Pop Evil On New Version of "Templars"

September 20, 2026

Continuing a banner year, the Swedish masters of heavy metal Sabaton re-up their 2025 hit "Templars" with a brand-new version featuring Leigh Kakaty of Platinum-certified, chart-topping rock powerhouse Pop Evil. The song is now available on all DSPs and digital download providers via Better Noise Music.

Listen to "Templars" (Feat. Pop Evil) here. Watch the video below.

It's a collision of two different genres of hard rock that feels completely seamless.

Sabaton welcomed Pop Evil frontman Leigh Kakaty to the stage during their set at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY. Surprising tens of thousands of fans, they debuted this version together, leading to one of the standout moments of the massive fest. Kakaty infuses the track with a rush of fresh energy and fire. Between blasts of distortion and thunderous drums, his soaring vocals take flight. All of this momentum culminates on the chantable chorus: "Templars on the march, charge from the temple."

Regarding the new version, Sabaton vocalist Joakim Brodénsays, "'Templars' was a hit with our fans when we dropped it last year to introduce our 11th studio album, Legends. This year, we wanted to do something a little different with it, and teaming up with our North American tourmates, Pop Evil, just made perfect sense. Having a fantastic vocalist put his own stamp on the track adds a whole new layer and gives the song a fresh energy that we're really excited for everyone to hear. It's also a great way to get everyone fired up for our upcoming tour in North America. It's going to be a blast touring with Pop Evil, and we hope our fans enjoy this new take on the song."

Bassist Pär Sundström added, "We've always enjoyed finding new ways to revisit our music, and 'Templars' felt like the perfect song to experiment with. When the opportunity came to collaborate with Pop Evil due to them joining us on our upcoming North American tour, it was an easy decision. Leigh's take on the track brings a different attitude. It's exciting to see one of our songs evolve like this."

"When Sabaton approached me about contributing to 'Templars,' I was immediately intrigued," says Kakaty. "I've always appreciated the band’s ability to bring history to life and this song stood to that power. The track gave us the opportunity to explore loyalty, purpose, and the challenges that come with standing by what you believe in. 'Templars' captures the triumph and diversity — the kind of energy and emotion that we all look for in music. Collaborating on a song with such strong storytelling was a real privilege. Heading out on tour together in the fall makes the track feel even more special for me."

The new single arrives on the heels of "Yamato," in which they partnered with the popular online video game World of Warships and its developer Wargaming. Since releasing in March, the single continues to buzz with north of 7.5 million Spotify streams, while the music video has tallied 4.6 million views alone, landing looks at Blabbermouth, Metal Injection, NME, and more. Meanwhile, Louder raved, "Yamato is yet another stirring, oh-so-epic tune to be added to their arsenal."

The band had previously partnered with World Of Warships and Wargaming for "Bismarck" in 2019. Among the most popular tunes in Sabaton's catalog, the latter has garnered more than 124 million Spotify streams to date, while the gripping music video has tallied over 111 million views and counting. Landing plugs from Metal Insider, Blabbermouth, Ghost Cult Magazine, and more, Revolver Magazine praised, "Sabaton has made a career by writing kickass hooks about extremely specific moments of military history, and between Wargaming's world-class attention to detail and the band's artillery nerdom, this was a match made in heaven."

Sabaton also dropped their latest full-length offering Legends at the end of 2025. Beyond racking up nearly 200 million total streams, it incited the applause of Kerrang! who rated it "4-out-of-5 stars" and raved, "Sabaton do one thing, and after 11 albums there doesn't appear to be an off switch. But by Odin, they do that one thing better than anyone else." Louder marveled at how "it does stretch their battlefield into something closer to a cinematic universe, with them still marching at the front of power metal's ranks."

Sabaton will embark on the "Legends On Tour" trek across North America this month. The tour kicks off on September 23 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and wraps on December 12 in Fort Lauderdale. Pop Evil and Wings of Steel will serve as support. All dates are below.

SABATON ON TOUR:
9/23 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
9/25 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
9/26 — Ottawa, ON — History Ottawa
9/27 — Toronto, ON — Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
9/29 — Thunder Bay, ON — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
10/1 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/2 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/4 — Edmonton, AB — Edmonton Convention Centre
10/5 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Event Centre
10/8 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
11/6 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
11/7 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
11/8 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/11 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
11/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
11/14 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
11/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
11/18 — Loveland, CO — Blue FCU Arena
11/20 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
11/21 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live
11/22 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
11/24 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
11/25 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
11/27 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
11/28 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
11/29 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
12/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
12/2 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
12/3 — Pittsburgh, PA — Citizens Live at the Wylie
12/5 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome by Rutter Mills
12/6 — National Harbor, MD — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
12/8 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
12/9 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
12/11 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
12/12 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — War Memorial Auditorium

In the more than 25 years since the band's launch, Sabaton has headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts worldwide and gained a legion of loyal fans across the globe. Since their 2005 debut album, they’ve earned Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum certifications in territories around the world. They've also had eight albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. Sabaton has also accumulated more than 3 billion streams across all streaming platforms and more than 2 billion views on YouTube.

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Night Laser Share "19CR490" Video — WATCH

September 20, 2026

Hamburg's No. 1 sleaze rockers Night Laser released a new single and video for the song "19CR490," which appears on their upcoming studio album Rats In The Cradle.

Watch it below.

The band says, "For some people, the devil sits on their shoulder. For others, he controls their mind and their heart. It's up to you who you will be in this world. What sounds like a groove powered carousel ride is a big middle finger to all those people that lost even their last bit of humanity in their lust for power!"

Rats In The Cradle will be released on September 25 through Steamhammer worldwide!

Pre-order it here.

NIGHT LASER ON TOUR:
9/19 — Hamburg, DE — Markthalle (with Hardbone)

SPECIAL GUEST FOR AXEL RUDI PELL:
9/23 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
9/25 — Cologne, DE — Live Music Hall
9/26 — Osnabrück, DE — Hydepark
9/27 — Bochum, DE — Zeche
9/29 — Ulm, DE — Roxy
9/30 — Mannheim, DE — Capitol
10/2 — Gelnhausen, DE — Warehouse Seven
10/3 — Stuttgart, DE — Longhorn
10/4 — Regensburg, DE — Eventhall
10/6 — Vienna, AT — Szene
10/7 — Nürnberg, DE — Hirsch
10/8 — Kortrijk, BE — De Kreun
10/9 — Heerlen, NL — Nieuwe Nor
10/10 — Zoetermeer, NL — Boerderij

HEADLINE SHOW:
12/11 — Oberhausen, DE — Helvete

2027:
1/16 — Braunschweig, DE — KuFa Haus
1/23 — Hameln, DE — Regenbogen
2/6 — Hamburg, DE — Bahnhof Pauli
5/8 — Lübeck, DE — Rider's Cafe

NIGHT LASER ARE:
Ingemar Oswald — Drums
Benno Hankers — Vocals
Rob Hankers — Bass
Felipe Zapata Martinez — Guitars