TREVOR RABIN RELEASES DEMO VERSION OF 'FRAGILE' ON DIGITIAL SERVICES
Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer, multi-musician, writer and producer, released ‘Rio’, his first solo album of vocal material in 34 years, in October last year. The deluxe edition of the album included 3 bonus tracks, including a demo version of a track titled ‘Fragile’.
That track has now been officially released on digital services, and you can listen now below:
https://trevorrabin.lnk.to/FragileDemo-Single
Trevor had this to say about the track: “I’m particularly pleased with the space, in terms of production, and happy with the simplicity of the lyric. Life is harsh, fickle and Fragile. My intention regarding the guitar solo was for it to drip onto the “page” so to speak.”
‘Rio’ is available as a Ltd CD+Blu-ray Mediabook & Ltd Deluxe Gatefold Red 180g 2LP + Blu-ray (including 8-page LP-booklet and obi strip), both featuring bonus material, 5.1 surround sound & liner notes. Also available as Standard CD Jewelcase, Gatefold 180g 2LP+LP-booklet (with etching on side D), and as Digital Album. The cover for the album was created by Trevor himself: “I dabble with digital art so I sent some images of mine to the label and was pleasantly surprised when they liked them.”
Order ‘Rio’ here: https://trevorrabin.lnk.to/Rio
Watch the previously released videos below:
Big Mistakes: https://youtu.be/KPzga7UJwy4
Push: https://youtu.be/udpVPB223O0
Oklahoma: https://youtu.be/NzN62Oouhyo
The Ltd CD+Blu-ray Mediabook & Ltd Deluxe Gatefold Red 180g 2LP + Blu-ray also features the following bonus tracks:
1. Spek & Polly
2. Fragile (Demo)
3. Georgia
Given that his previous vocal-led solo album, ‘Can’t Look Away’, was released in 1989 (2012’s ‘Jacaranda’ was all-instrumental), Rabin has kept us waiting for more than three decades for a follow-up. Trevor admits that there was pressure from all sides, including his own family, to have speeded up the process. However, the delay is excusable. Since leaving Yes following the ‘Talk’ album in 1994 and largely as a prequel to touring as part of ARW in 2016, the guitarist entered the time-consuming world of movie soundtracks. Not just any old movies, either. Trevor’s name appears as composer for such blockbusters as Con Air, Armageddon, Remember the Titans, Enemy Of The State, Deep Blue Sea, Glory Road, and Gone In 60 Seconds and both National Treasure movies, amongst many others. “Over the past ten years I was having ideas, concepts that I couldn’t implement due to my busy schedule,” he explains, adding: “To be honest, those years flew by in a flurry. I knew that this was the time, and once I found my momentum I worked on the album 24/7.” The process proved a labour of love and as with his first and second solo records, ‘Trevor Rabin’ and ‘Face To Face’ (from 1977 and ’79 respectively), Rabin handled just about all of the instruments himself.
Stylistically, ‘Rio’– is tough to categorize. Besides guitar-driven rock-meets-pop, ‘Goodbye’ is Country & Western with an edgy drive, while ‘Tumbleweed’ begins in a burst of harmonies. No wonder its working title was ‘The Demographic Nightmare’.
“I wanted to get into many different areas,” Rabin states. “Of course there are ‘prog things’, but overall there are a lot of styles going on.”
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Singer/Songwriter/ Multi-Instrumentalist Sierra Levesque Releases NEW Single "WRONG ABOUT YOU"!
Stream/Purchase "WRONG ABOUT YOU":
https://sierralevesque.hearnow.com/wrong-about-you
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Sierra Levesque, the formidable singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, has taken the music scene by storm with the release of her new single, "WRONG ABOUT YOU." The track, a masterful blend of Levesque's distinct artistry and the renowned production expertise of Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, released on February 2, 2024.
“I really wanted to showcase a different side of myself, musically, with this song. It’s a slower rock ballad based on piano, and it showcases a lot of my vocal range and emotion.” says Sierra.
WATCH Sierra Levesque - WRONG ABOUT YOU (Official Music Video) below.
Sierra Levesque is an 18-year-old Rock singer/songwriter, guitarist, pianist, bassist, and drummer from Pembroke, Ontario, Canada. Her goal is to help lead the NEW GENERATION of Rock 'N Roll.
Recognized by Guitar.com as being “Gen Z’s Most Ambitious New Guitarist” and one of "10 Young Shredders Shaping Rock and Metal Today", Sierra just had her first full-length feature on the Guitar World Magazine website discussing her career, inspirations, and original music.
Her musical influences throughout the years have been Pop, Rock and Metal acts such as Avril Lavigne, Ghost, Heart and Scorpions.
Having won the 2019, 2022, and 2023 MyFM Spirit Award for "Best Local Musician" in Pembroke, Sierra has just been nominated for “Artist of the Year” at the 2024 Ottawa Awards by Faces Magazine.
As Sierra continues to grow her social media following, she has already received notoriety from some powerful figures in the Rock music industry including Nancy Wilson (Heart), Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Sons Of Apollo, Asia, ex Guns 'N Roses), Debbie Gibson, Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles), DJ Ashba (SIXX A.M, ex Guns 'N Roses), and Desmond Child (Songwriter for Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, KISS)to name a few.
Sierra's powerful vocals, hard rocking guitar riffs, and relatable original songs always take every stage by storm!
Upcoming Tour Dates:
February 23, 2024 at Urban Angus Steak and Wine in Arnprior, Ontario
March 23, 2024 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois Opening for Art of Anarchy
ORIGIN | RELEASE TRACK VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'DISEASE CALLED MAN'
In anticipation of the '40 Years Of The Apocalypse' North American tour with labelmates VADER, ORIGIN is proud to offer fans the single 'Disease Called Man'. Originally written for their 2000 self-titled debut album, the single was re-recorded and is now available for the masses.
ORIGIN's Paul Ryan comments, "Excited to present a song that was written 25 years ago with our current lineup of Origin in coordination with our upcoming tours in 2024! The Doomsday Clock ticks closer to the extinction of humanity!"
Check out the track video for 'Disease Called Man', below.
Stream 'Disease Called Man', here: https://origin.bfan.link/disease-called-man
ORIGIN will join headliners VADER, who are celebrating their 40th year as a band, on the 28-date North American tour. The trek kicks off tomorrow in Atlanta and will make stops in Montreal, Chicago, and Portland before ending in Tampa on March 3rd. Joining the package as openers is INHUMAN CONDITION.
Confirmed dates for ORIGIN on the '40 Years Of The Apocalypse' North American tour with headliners VADER as well as openers INHUMAN CONDITION are:
02/03/2024 U.S. Atlanta, GA - The Loft
02/04/2024 U.S. Knoxville, TN The Concourse
02/05/2024 U.S. Greensboro, NC Hangar 1819
02/06/2024 U.S. Harrisburg, PA Stage on Herr
02/07/2024 U.S. Brooklyn, NY Monarch
02/08/2024 U.S. Providence, RI Alchemy
02/09/2024 U.S. Montreal, QC Le Studio TD
02/10/2024 U.S. Quebec City, QC La Source de la Martinière
02/11/2024 U.S. Toronto, ON Lee's Palace
02/12/2024 U.S. Detroit, MI The Sanctuary
02/13/2024 U.S. Chicago, IL Reggies
02/14/2024 U.S. Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater - Studio B
02/15/2024 CAN Winnipeg, MB - Bull Dogs
02/16/2024 CAN Regina, SK - The Exchange
02/17/2024 CAN Edmonton, AB Starlite Room
02/18/2024 CAN Calgary, AB - Dickens
02/20/2024 CAN Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
02/21/2024 U.S. Seattle, WA - El Corazon
02/22/2024 U.S. Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
02/23/2024 U.S. San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
02/24/2024 U.S. Los Angeles, CA - 1720
02/24/2024 U.S. San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
02/26/2024 U.S. Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater
02/27/2024 U.S. El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill
02/28/2024 U.S. Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
02/29/2024 U.S. Houston, TX - Scout Bar
03/02/2024 U.S. Miami, FL - Gramps
03/03/2024 U.S. Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
ORIGIN is:
Mike Flores | Bass & Backing Vocals
Jason Keyser | Lead Vocals
John Longstreth | Drums
Paul Ryan | Guitars & Backing Vocals
More information:
www.instagram.com/originband
open.spotify.com/user/origin_official
www.youtube.com/@origin
www.twitter.com/originband
www.originofficial.com
Savage Lands Purchase First Nature Reserve
Just a few months ago, 60,000 square feet of rainforest along the Costa Rican coastline was going to get chopped down. Fortunately, the angry metalheads behind Savage Lands had other ideas.
Using royalties from their first-ever single, Dirk Verbeuren(Megadeth) and musician-turned-activist Sylvain Demercastel purchased an ecological easement that covers more than 90% of that endangered area. While Savage Lands doesn't own the property, not a single tree can be cut down thanks to their purchase.
Savage Lands is a 501 (c)3 non-profit that's co-operated by Dirk and Sylvain. Using donations, fundraising efforts and their own song royalties, they partner with other non-profits, scientists, engineers and metalheads to build nature sanctuaries, establish green zones and other land preservation projects.
Music fans can support Savage Lands just by listening to their music. 100% of all royalties go to supporting their reforestation efforts.
Watch the video for "The Last Howl", which features Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) and John Tardy (Obituary).
https://youtu.be/yrnm6pNdBFI
Heavy metal tends to obsess over death and destruction. But thanks to Savage Lands, the genre's heaviest hitters are banging their heads together to protect the Costa Rican rain forest.
Named after their joint passion for savage heavy metal and wildlife preservation, Savage Lands was founded in 2022 by Dirk and Sylvain Demercastel, who's a Costa Rica resident.
"Hearing the chainsaw on a daily basis, because of a recent real estate fever destroying Costa Rica's ecosystem, we thought it was time to start a new type of action", says Sylvain. "We are reaching out to this great active community of metalheads."
Plenty of big names have signed on to join the army of trees that Savage Lands is growing across Costa Rica. Along with Obituary and Sepultura, members of Heilung, Gojira, Testament and Lord of the Lost have all pledged their support.
Season of Mist recently announced their partnership with Savage Lands. This marks the first time that a record label has partnered and released music with a non-profit organization.
Fittingly, "The Last Howl" is a howling tribute to the howler monkey, an endangered species in Costa Rica. Verbeuren hammers out thunderous fills and pinging cymbals, while Sylvain rains down heavy pangs of distortion.
"The Last Howl" packs added fury thanks to some special guests. Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser rips off not one, but two acrobatic solos, and swamp king John Tardy (Obituary) unleashes his inner primate with some ferocious, spit-flinging growls.
"When Dirk first received the instrumental demo, he immediately had John Tardy in his mind for some vocals", Sylvain says. "He made the link between the howler monkey's scream and the more melodic chorus of the song.
"Less than 24 hours after reaching out to John through a common friend, we received a YES from Tardy, and knew it was going to be the start of a great adventure."
Artists occasionally support causes through donations to organizations. With SAVAGE LANDS, Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren teamed up with his guitar-wielding friend Sylvain Demercastel to create their own US 501(c)3 non-profit.
Savage Lands raises money for reforestation & the creation of sanctuaries free of human destruction. Using their own royalties, donations and other fundraising efforts, the organization builds nature sanctuaries, establishes green zones and other land preservation projects. They partner with other non-profits, scientists and forest engineers, as well as Decibel Magazine and Season of Mist.
Donate: https://savagelands.org/donation/
"If you want to make a difference, take action! Our greatest hope with Savage Lands is that it will inspire you to join us, and if you can, to start your own initiative to help preserve animals, forests, and our planet", says Dirk.
Learn more about Savage Lands
https://savagelands.org/
Stream "The Last Howl": https://savagelands.fanlink.to/TheLastHowl
Lineup for "The Last Howl"
Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) - Drums
Sylvain Demercastel - Guitar
Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) - Guitar
John Tardy (Obituary) - Vocals
Poun (Black Bomb A) - Vocals
Etienne Treton (Black Bomb A) - Bass
Recording
Savage Lands / Adair Daufembach / John Tardy / Andreas Kisser / Steeven Corsini
Production
Savage Lands
Mixing & Mastering
HK - Vamacara Studio
Donate: https://savagelands.org/donation/
Reconciler Release New Album "Art For Our Sake"
RECONCILER SHARE NEW ALBUM ART FOR OUR SAKE VIA SMARTPUNK RECORDS— LISTEN
Reconciler is delivering true punk hits on their thoughtful, high-energy new album Art For Our Sake. The album features artwork hand-painted by vocalist and visual artist Joseph Lazzari, representing the band's hands-on approach to their music.
The band released three albums ahead of the release: Shots in The Dark, Never Fade Away, and Art For Our Sake.
"This isn't 'Art For Art's Sake.' It doesn't stand alone, devoid of intention, symbolism, opinion, or the essence of the human spirit. This record is bound to us. We made it as an extension of ourselves with the intention of connecting more deeply with our community. This is Art for Our Sake," says the band's vocalist Joseph Lazzari.
Reconciler is a band from Atlanta, GA who first amplified in the summer of 2016. Harkening to a sound alternately Southeast and East Bay, they released their debut LP, Set Us Free, in February of 2019 to critical acclaim from punk and Americana outlets alike. The band spent 2019 playing often across the Southeast and East coast and announced their first European shows, slated for June 2020. Shortly After the first anniversary of Set Us Free, the world shut down and all plans were canceled indefinitely. Reconciler wouldn’t see another stage for 18 months despite releasing a split 7 inch with the legendary Gainesville outfit, Ship Thieves in January of 2021 and offering another new track on the Grace vinyl comp alongside many noteworthy acts including Hot Water Music, Samiam, and Catbite the following October. Reconciler has been hard at work rebuilding and refining its focus and is beyond ready to return with their sophomore album, Art For Our Sake, via Smartpunk Records. This 13 track LP stands as a testament to the band’s tenacity and work ethic and is certain to offer Reconciler’s strongest output to date.
ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they’re a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' "Mutiny" and Gameface's "Good,” they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds—putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.
"Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake’s Anthem, Nominee’s Lowlife, RIVALS’ Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest."
Necrowretch Streaming New Album
Ten years ago, Necrowretch emerged with the revival of old school death metal. But these French sorcerers have always been branded with the mark of the beast. After pushing their death drive to the extreme on their first album for Season of Mist, the band are back and ready to release their biggest, boldest, most sophisticated and blackest album yet.
Swords of Dajjal comes out this Friday. But you can hear the whole album now by listening to the full album stream.
Listen: Below
Swords of Dajjal is out February 2, 2024.
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NecrowretchSwords
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/necrowretchswordsofdajjal
Swords of Dajjal still lays the hammer. Lead single "Numidian Knowledge" churns through a corpse-grinding riff while beating you over the head with non-stop fills from new drummer Nicolas Destroyer. But even though their previous albums were devoted to Satan, this time around, Necrowretch sold their whole soul to the devil. Heck, this album isn't just named after the Islamic Antichrist. That's Dajjal on the cover, staring back at you with those cutting, soulless eyes.
"Ave Ingirozoglezim" Vlad erupts on "Dii Mauri", conjuring riffs that churn and whip with the fury of a sandstorm.
Clearly, Necrowretch still play blindingly fast. But Swords of Dajjal is just as deadly when shifted into a more brooding gear. Where the band used to spend only a few days in the recording studio, they spent three years on this album, sharpening everything from Vlad's signature shriek all the way down to the guitar tones. A molten crunch of reverb opens a fiery pit to hell on "Kasar Al-Kufar", which erupts into a solo that's so memorable, it'll haunt your nightmares.
Vae Victis !
"Debout les morts!" Necrowretch says. "Today marks the release of Swords of Dajjal, our blackest opus to date. It took us many years to craft this unholy manifest, but it will take only seconds to bring you eternal doom ! Listen to it at full volume, stream, share, get it from your local death dealer and enjoy every damn part before you rot in Hell!
Praise for Necrowretch
"Dynamic blackened death metal...embraces melody and blends it with pure savagery" - Teeth of the Divine
"A raw, primitive and relentless sound with absolutely manical percussion and possessed singer Vlad's beastial screams" - Kerrang!
"They charge blastbeats and hurl guitars and the kitchen sink at listeners, and that is almost always certain to attract fans of kvtl metal" - Echoes and Dust
"Speedy, razor-sharp display of blackened death metal mayhem that is as entertaining on a tenth listen as it is on the first" - Heavy Blog is Heavy.
"Filled with enough hate, putrefaction and sorrow to fill a deep inferno of black, deathly abyss" - V13
"They approach their ghoulish task with considerably more gusto (and know-how) than many of their peers" - Pitchfork
Photo by Léonor Ananké
Now entering their fifteenth year as a band, France’s Necrowretchare about to open the most ambitious chapter of their career with Swords Of Dajjal, their three-years-in-the-making fifth album.
Initially the sole work of multi-instrument and vision leader Vlad, the band was - for better and for worse - lumped in the ‘old school deathmetal revival’ of the early 10’s. Yet while their debut Putrid Death Sorcery did indeed bear all the usual suspects of said genre, it nevertheless already had that extra, raw-as-fuck and just plain vicious element that really set them apart from the rest of the pack. Conforming to the norm was never in question and instead of selling out or trying to slow things down, as true misfits as they are, they went the exact opposite direction, first with 2015’sWith Serpents Scourge, only to be vigorously confirmed by its furiousfollow-up, and their first for Season Of Mist, 2017’s Satanic Slavery. To the point where once the touring cycle was over for the latter, Vlad himself felt he had explored this direction as far as he could have and that changes were on the horizon.
“On Satanic Slavery we on purpose took things as far as we could, as our goal was to deliver the most bestial album possible. But once we achieved that goal, I knew we had to take a slightly different if still as uncompromised direction.” Incidentally, that’s when Wenceslas Carrieu from Cadaveric FUMES entered the picture, first as a momentary live session on bass. But when second stringer Kev Desecrator vowed to amicably part way with the band to focus on DESTRÖYER 666, he switched to six-strings and proved to be the valuable songwriting partner Vlad had been looking for since thedeparture of the band original bass player Amphycion in 2015. “Heimmediately came up with lots of ideas and thanks to him, we now have a whole new dynamic: a bit like Sepultura had back in the days in between Max Cavalera and Andreas Kisser, with me focusing now on my vocals and playing rhythm guitars while Wenceslas takes care of all the solos, the starting riffs and the off-the-map bits.
With their fourth album, and first with Wencelas, The Ones From Hell was only one month old when Necrowretch was about to tour Europe with both Kampfar and Taake for three weeks. A tour bus was booked, the set was well-rehearsed, everything was ready and then... disaster struck. “Six days before we were due to play our first show, the whole thing was cancelled. Then COVID hit us and the world was basically shut down. We were numbfor a couple of days but soon realized that the best way to bounce back was to move forward so we instantly started working on new songs.” The result is Swords Of Dajjal by far, their biggest, boldest and most ambitious production ever.
“We spent no less than three years working on the songs, demoeing them and fine-tuning the details and rehearsing them as a three-piece and six weeks in the studio with Francis Caste (Hangman's Chair, REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER, Svart Crown etc.). Prior to that, we used to be a pure product of the underground, with albums done in just a couple of days whom were never 100% satisfied with in the end as we had to rush everything. We’re still very underground, mind you. But this time around, we knew we had to give it all, no matter what. So we started by changing our gear, our sound and our tuning. And once we entered the studio, we forinstance spent a whole day just testing different amps just to get the right sound and crunch we were looking for. I even took some singing lessons to gain more depth and power. In a way, it almost feels like a whole new band.”
The whole record was written on purpose mostly on acoustic twelve-string guitars (“the idea was that if it sounds good and catchy that way, it’d be even better with distortion”) and as a three-piece, “something we hadn’t done in a long time” with their new drummer Nicolas Ferrero, not exactly a newcomer as he’s been playing on and off live with them since 2018. The result is, according to Vlad, “our most black metal record, with splashes of death metal here and there. Whereas on the previous album all tempos were pushed to the extreme, there’s far more variety here to be found. It also gave us free reins to reach a more mystical, Biblical if you will vibe” fed by his experience living in Turkey in the late 10’s. “We choose to focus onthe Dajjal character, basically the antichrist in the Muslim religion. The Coran says that he’ll appear as a false prophet only to bring doom to this world, with an army of demons coming from the east.” Represented on the cover of the album with his double edged sword and bathed in the same kind of reddish and orangey mesmerizing lights one can experience when the sun sets on wind-beaten deserts, all eight songs on the album are prophecies, past and future, where Dajjal plays the leading role.
Now completed on bass by R. Cadaver (former Cadaveric Fumes vocalist) who officially joined once the recording was done after playing as a live session member for the last two years, and armed with their biggest, most complex and intense album of their career, Necrowretch are about to yield their sword of destruction and exterminate everything in sight.
Lineup
Vlad - Vocals, Guitars
W. Cadaver - Lead Guitars
R. Cadaver (Live) - Bass
N. Destroyer - Drums
Recording Studio
Studio Sainte Marthe, Paris
Sound, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Francis Caste
Cover Art
Stefan Thanneur / Manifeste
Photography
Léonor Ananké
Biography
Olivier Zoltar Badin
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/necrowretchswordsofdajjal
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NecrowretchSwords
Booking
necrowretch@gmail.com
Links:
Official Website: https://necrowretch.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Necrowretch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/necrowretch
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/0cIx910hgtpgvicBJv3ybq
Bandcamp: https://necrowretch.bandcamp.com/
Available Formats:
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Our Mirage Share "Farewell" Video
Our Mirage, the rising post-hardcore group, unveiled their latest music video for the single "Farewell," out now via Arising Empire!
This latest release showcases a bolder and more intense side of the band, guiding viewers on a stirring emotional journey.
"Farewell" highlights the band's captivating visual storytelling. The video exudes a mysterious aura, inviting anticipation for the band's future musical direction.
Watch it below.
Stream + download the song here.
The release of "Farewell" marks the beginning of a new era for Our Mirage, serving as an intriguing preview of more innovative music to come.
Hailing from Marl, Germany, this four piece post-hardcore group hits differently. From the ambience to the emotional lyrics that strike a nerve, OUR MIRAGE offer a vast variety of elements that many of us can relate to.
OUR MIRAGE ARE:
Timo Bonner | Vocals
Steffen Hirz | Guitar
Manuel Möbs | Bass
Daniel Maus | Drums
Lord Dying's 'Clandestine Transcendence' LP out now
The second installment of a planned trilogy, Clandestine Transcendence picks up where 2019’s critically adored Mysterium Tremendum left off. Mysterium Tremendum began a narrative centered on a central character the band calls The Dreamer, an immortal being who wants to die.
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On Clandestine Transcendence, LORD DYING co-founders Erik Olson (guitar, vocals) and Chris Evans (guitar) are joined by Alyssa Maucere (former bassist for Eight Bells) and Kevin Swartz (current drummer of Tithe). Produced by Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou (High On Fire, Code Orange, Kvelertak) at his God City Studios, the twelve-track offering steps even further into the great unknown, filled with riffs and vibes.
MESSER Releases New Single "One More Time" in Dolby Atmos + Official Music Video
Messer, the dynamic rock band known for their evocative melodies and powerful anthems, has launched their latest single titled "One More Time." Available now on all major music platforms, this heartfelt track is set to be featured on the upcoming MESSER Deluxe Edition Album, slated for release on March 15, 2024, in Dolby Atmos.
In conjunction with the single's debut, Messer has released the music video, also in Dolby Atmos, offering fans a visually compelling accompaniment that enhances the song's emotional resonance. The music video was filmed, edited and directed by Maddox Messer.
WATCH MESSER "One More Time" Official Video below.
Bassist, Maddox Messer, shared insights into the inspiration behind the song:
“One more Time was written about relationships that had regrettably moved on. Personally, we felt that it was about trying to fix things too late. As the years went by we realized it had so much more meaning. Dealing with our own personal losses, wishing to see loved ones again, and wanting to be the person that they could rely on. One more time hits a heavy note of regret and longing for a second Chance to change things for the better.. Realizing the importance of fixing things now instead of putting them off.”
Messer's ability to encapsulate raw emotion within their music has resonated with audiences, making their releases highly anticipated events. The band's commitment to authenticity and relatable storytelling continues to solidify their place within the rock music landscape.
"One More Time" Out Now on all major platforms!
STREAM "One More Time"
https://onerpm.link/959142459958
Stream MESSER Everywhere!
Molly D’Ago Releases New Single "Someone Just Like You"
Soaring music sensation Molly D'Ago is set to enchant audiences with her latest single, "Someone Just Like You." Written by Molly D'Ago and Myles Clayborne(Music), and Molly D'Ago and Alex Rhodes (Lyrics), the track promises a harmonious blend of soulful melodies and meaningful lyrics.
Producer Myles Clayborne and Executive Producer Pepper Gomez brought this musical masterpiece to life, ensuring a seamless fusion of sound that is bound to resonate with listeners. The impeccable vocal engineering is credited to Guido Falivene, while the mastering was expertly handled by Justin Shturtz of Sterling Sound.
"The song 'Someone Just Like You' explores the journey of transcending the mirroring tendencies of a narcissist. It conveys the realization that despite all of your efforts, pleasing them is simply impossible because of their own low self-esteem. The lyrics suggest that true happiness for such individuals lies in being with someone who shares similar qualities," says Molly.
The single is now available for streaming and download.
https://onerpm.link/SomeoneJustLikeYouMollyDAgo
WATCH "SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU" (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO): below
Meet the extraordinary musician whose journey seamlessly weaves between the realms of rock and law, Molly D’Ago. Her saga began in the gritty yet electrifying world of a garage band called Pacinello during her high school years. The unbridled passion of Pacinello propelled them on a nationwide tour, setting the stage for a musical odyssey.
Transitioning from garage anthems to the grand stages, Molly D’Ago emerged as a hired-gun guitar player, gracing audiences with her remarkable talent. Collaborations with iconic bands like The All-American Rejects, Pop Evil, Frankie Ballard, and more solidified her presence in the dynamic landscape of the music industry.
In a harmonious twist of fate, Molly D’Ago discovered her vocal prowess, adding a new dimension to her artistry. The year 2022 marked a significant milestone as she made her mark on the US Rock Charts, securing the 38th position with the hauntingly beautiful single, "End of the World."
The narrative took an unexpected turn as Molly D’Agostino pursued a legal education at Syracuse University College of Law while navigating the demanding life of a touring musician. Juggling the complexities of law and music, she emerged not only as a powerhouse on stage but also as a licensed attorney in New York.
The crescendo of Molly's story reached its zenith when she inked a record deal with Wake Up! Music Rocks. In 2023, the world witnessed her ascend to the pinnacle of success, claiming the #1 spot on the International DRT Chart with the evocative single, "My Sweet Burning Heart." The global recognition affirmed her as a force to be reckoned with, seamlessly blending legal acumen with musical brilliance.
Now, as Molly unleashes her latest creation, "Someone Just Like You," anticipation and excitement ripple through the air. This new chapter in her musical saga promises to captivate hearts and minds, solidifying her status as an artist who transcends boundaries and defies expectations.
Molly D’Ago’s story is not merely a melody; it's a symphony of resilience, talent, and the pursuit of passion in multiple arenas. Her journey underscores the limitless possibilities that unfold when artistry and intellect converge in perfect harmony.
Artwork: JamXX
Jordyn Shellhart and Charlie Worsham Team Up on "A Nice Thing To Do," Out Now
Warner Music Nashville singer/songwriter Jordyn Shellhart is starting 2024 on a positive note with ode to kindness, “A Nice Thing to Do” featuring Charlie Worsham. Listen to “A Nice This to Do” below.
“I’ve looked up to Charlie since before he even released any solo music. He’s an absolutely world class artist,” shared Shellhart “And he’s taking me out on tour this year, which is the NICEST, nice thing to do. So having him on this song really is a dream come true.”
The airy and affirming track was written by Shellhart and Cameron Jaymes and produced by Jaymes. It finds the Wyoming native and her frequent collaborator ,Worsham, calling for a little kindness because it is always “a nice thing to do.”
You should be careful who you treat like that at a party
What if your castle ever crumbles under you?
You never know, someday they might be somebody
And if not it’s still not a nice thing to do
The new music follows a breakout 2023for Shellhart who was named a member of 2024’s CMT Listen Up Class following the release of her cozy Christmas EP, Cross-Legged By The Fireplace, and debut album, Primrose, which garnered critical acclaim on multiple year-end best of lists.
“‘Ethereal country-pop’ is the best way to describe the debut album from Jordyn Shellhart, who writes with vulnerability and potent detail on Primrose,” lauded Stereogum, naming the 12-track project one of the “Best Country Albums of 2023,” while noting it’s “a perfect album for those who dreamt of an acoustic twangier version of Midnights.”
“A collection that offers immense career promise,” boasted Billboard upon its release, with Country Now declaring it “a work of pure artistry that will take listeners on a unique musical journey,” while Nashville Lifestyles observes Shellhart “jumps the line of intriguing new songsmiths with her debut…evocative in style and voice.”
Next month Shellhart will hit the road with Worsham opening for a run of dates beginning Feb. 15, in Birmingham, AL. Known for her emotive storytelling and soulful melodies, “A Nice Thing to Do” is the first of new music to be released this year. For the latest news and upcoming tour dates visit, jordynshellhart.com and follow along @JordynShellhart on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
About Jordyn Shellhart:
Like a coming-of-age novel chronicling the heroine's passage from childhood to womanhood, singer/songwriter Jordyn Shellhart's 12-track Primrose ventures from joyful to introspective, providing intimate yet vivid glimpses into the Wyoming-native's most formative moments and milestones. Although her first full album for Warner Music Nashville, its refinement and sophistication stems from more than a decade as a signed writer, earning cuts by Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson and Don Williams. Whether asking "Who Are You Mad At," crooning over not the loss of a lover but of their mother in "Tell Your Mother I'm Fine" or the retrospective "Maybe Someday You'll Have A Daughter," Shellhart's Primrose is the first chapter in what is sure to be a storied career.
Photo Credit: Jory Lee Cordy
Statement From Morgan Wallen
I’m writing y’all from a duck hunting trip because I want to fill you in on something happening tonight.
Back in 2014, I went to Florida to try my hand at making original music & songwriting for the first time. This led to a recording deal with a local investor & an artist management deal that I deeply regret. Unfortunately, I signed both deals without any legal representation.
We made 13 songs. Some were ok, most were terrible as I was just learning how to write in general & figuring it all out. I was not the only collaborator, so many of these songs were not my idea nor to my standards. We deemed 5 worthy-enough to make the Stand Alone EP which includes a fan-favorite, “Spin You Around.”
Tonight, those colleagues I parted ways with almost 10 years ago plan to release a “10th Anniversary” edition of Stand Alone against my wishes & include 8 unreleased songs, distributing it with the assistance of my former managers. For months I’ve been exploring every avenue possible to acquire the rights to this old music & keep the quality of my catalog consistent with songs I choose to release & believe in.
It’s gross, greedy & an example of how the dark side of the music business can suck the soul out of artists.
I want you to know this is NOT my new music & I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else. I cringe when I listen to these songs & I’m concerned my fans may mistakenly believe this is a new release by me. I begin recording my next project at the end of February. I’m feeling inspired creatively & super excited to make more music I’m proud of.
In response:
1. I re-recorded “Spin You Around (1/24)” this week in Nashville & it comes out TONIGHT.
Thank you Joey Moi & Bryan Sutton. I did the artwork myself while in the woods duck hunting. Hope you like it, lol.
2. I am donating $100k from the Morgan Wallen Foundation to the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals For The Arts (VLPA) program. I hope young aspiring musicians read this story & know they should never have to give up their creative freedoms for an opportunity in this business.
3. Trust me, when new music is ready, you’ll hear it directly from me.
SINGER, SONGWRITER AND ACTRESS, MAYA J, UNLEASHES SULTRY R&B-POP VIBES WITH LATEST SINGLE “CHILLS”
Maya J, the multi-talented artist, actor, songwriter, and musician, has released her latest single, "Chills." This melodic R&B-pop gem, enriched with jazz elements, showcases Maya J's unique songwriting prowess and smooth, sensual vocals. Written and co-produced by Maya J herself, "Chills" is a testament to her artistic evolution, bringing a fresh twist to her signature style. Maya J's background as a violinist and lifetime music study greatly contributes to
her harmonious compositions, while her eloquence shines through in her unique lyricism.
Executive produced by Glitter Rain Entertainment, Maya J's RIAA-member record label that she has been operating since 2014, "Chills" came to life under the guidance of engineering producer Jacob McCaslin. The collaboration emerged just months after their initial meeting, resulting in a track that stands out in the contemporary music landscape. "Chills" draws comparisons to the works of acclaimed artists such as Sabrina Claudio, SZA, Lana Del Rey, and Billie Eilish. The song is poised to find a home on playlists curated for night drives, date nights, relaxation, or even hot yoga and pilates classes.
Maya Jenkins has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in her craft, both in music and acting. A product of a New York/Los Angeles acting conservatory and training at renowned LA studios, Maya J's dedication to her artistry is evident in every project she undertakes. Her musical journey began with the debut single "Symptoms of You" in 2016, followed by a series of successful releases. Maya J's artistic achievements include the well-received "Come Find Me" and "Like You," with the latter showcasing her skills not only as a songwriter but also as a director and co-producer of the accompanying music video. Maya J's creative contributions extend beyond her solo career; her song "Tell Me" was selected for the season 2 promotional trailer of ABC Family’s hit series, “Famous in Love” in 2018.
Listen to "Chills" below:
2 Shadows Unleash Blistering New Track "Mad God"
Vancouver based metal band 2 Shadows are heading into the New Year in high gear with their blistering new track "Mad God'' on Rock Shop Records. The song starts with a brief acoustic interlude before bludgeoning the listener with crushing down-tuned guitars and staccato snare sounds, underpinned by thunderous bass drums and piercingly intense vocals. The song laments how people blindly follow the rules to get ahead in life – often without ever really knowing why they are doing it.
2 Shadows Glen Bridden says “When Tryst and I wrote the song Mad God we were inspired by the Phil Tippett film with the same name. We were blown away by the apocalyptic dystopian setting and the delivery of the horror elements in the movie and it got us excited to try exploring those vibes musically. Our song “Mad God” ended up being the easiest and most fluid song to write and we didn't make many changes after the first demo.
He continues “When it came to the lyrics of the song I focused on the dissonance visible in everyday urban life, like how lonely you can feel in a densely populated area and how common it is for people to numb themselves with prescription drugs and the like. It would seem people feel more comfortable ‘under an influence’ and that’s where the lyric “overdosed on sanity” comes from and where the dystopian horror begins to show itself and come full circle”.
2 Shadows are veteran road warriors and are planning a tour for later this year. The band plans to release more new music in 2024.
About 2 Shadows:
2 Shadows has been together since 2015 and have been steadily honing their craft through continuous touring. They draw inspiration from legendary acts like Slipknot and Rammstein, while also being influenced by contemporary acts such as Motionless In White, Asking Alexandria, and Avenged Sevenfold. 2 Shadows have gained serious momentum over the last year by going viral on all social media platforms - especially TikTok, where they have over 390k followers, and on Facebook – where they have 320,000 followers. The band has an impressive 100 Million content views across all their networks. 2 Shadows have amassed 5 million career audio streams and more than 2 million combined video views on Youtube.
(2 Shadows – Photo Credit = Yvonne Hanson)
Floya Share "Lights Out" Video
FLOYA are dropping the video for "Lights Out," and it's special release for them, as it was the first song they ever wrote and recorded.
Watch the video below.
"We were jamming somewhere in Norway when we stumbled upon the main riff of the song. Phil went straight into the recording booth and laid down some sketches, it was very natural. I feel like 'Lights Out' is an homage to our musical roots; we were very different people when we wrote that one. Lyrically, it’s probably the darkest one we did, but the topic it tackles is so important. It's an amazing feeling to now release it after all this time — it's very humbling," says Marv Wilder.
"Lights Out" shines as a standout track on Floya's electrifying debut album, Yume, out March 8 through Arising Empire.
Yume is available as CD, limited colored vinyl variants, together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop.
Th album was recorded and produced by Chris Kempe (Embark Audio), and mastered by Robin Schmidt.
Caught between the stomping beats and airy synths of the EDM world and the overall feel of a modern rock band, FLOYA are a truly special duo.
Hailing from Germany, Marv Wilder and Phil Bayer found common ground by talking about their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2, and Sting. With the vision in mind to fuse a fresh pop rock sound with the aesthetics of EDM and world music, the pair set out to showcase what's rarely found on todays music market.
After the successful launch of "The Hymn," the song was featured in an official AFL game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs on Australian Television, marking quite the achievement for an act that’s been public for only a few months.
FLOYA also received praise in the form of airplay by Kerrang! Radio (UK) and Radio Contact (BE).
FLOYA ARE:
Phil — Vocals
Marv — Guitar
PHOTO CREDIT: Aurélien Mariat
VIPASSI Streaming New Album
VIPASSI have been carefully unlocking a mystery. The Australian quartet's new album, Lightless, explores all sorts of twisted phenomena, from the hooded ritual of "Phainesthai", the distorted maze of "Labyrinthine Hex" to the star-gazing mastery on "Morningstar".
Lightless comes out this Friday, January 26. But you can get a sneak peek at the whole album today by visiting our YouTube channel.
Listen to the full album below.
Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless
Early praise for Lightless:
"Vipassi have managed to take the prior achievements of their debut and interlaced them with fresh ideas and approaches that show a massive development in their sound" - Distorted Sound (9/10)
"What makes Lightless truly stand out is its genuine sense of personality...a chemistry that cannot be imitated or manufactured. I'll take that kind of real vision and know-how over noodle salad any day of the week" - Metal Sucks (4/5)
"A superb follow-up...a fine example of why Vipassi is among the best up-and-coming instrumental progressive metal acts" - Metal Injection (8/10)
As a purely instrumental band, Vipassi are blessed with a telepathic chemistry. No wonder they can spin epic stories without uttering a word.
Watch as they weave as one through a full band play through of "Labyrinthine Hex", then conjure spirits deep in the dark, twisted woods of "Phainesthai" before venturing off into the mind-bending space caves of "Morningstar".
Photo by Joe Ritson
In Buddhist tradition, VIPASSI is the twenty-second of the twenty-eight Buddhas. Etymologically, the name has its roots in clear vision – a being of extreme contemplation. The band of the same name is a world-spnning instrumental extreme metal band from the lands of Australia, France and the UK.
With members of acts such as Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Hadal Maw & Virvum, their work on the 2017 debut album ‘Sunyata’, which has a loose signification of Emptiness or Void, set the grounds for a technically impressive and fully instrumental exploration of sonic textures in what can best be described as – a divine experience reaching the depths of the human soul.
Originally made as a project between Daniel Presland (Drums) and Ben Boyle (Guitars) as far back as 2007 to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their projects at the time, the band has since then grown and expanded to an international connection of like-minded musicians and virtuosos with Arran McSporran (Fretless Bass) and Benjamin Baret (Guitars).
Further exploring their labyrinthine textures and layers of sounds, Vipassi is back with their sophomore album ‘Lightless’. The album shifts from the realm of the void towards a clash of light and dark – and sees the band expanding into even more technical and experimental realms, pushing the limits of their own ideas and abilities to heights unimagined when the band began all those years ago.
Lineup
Daniel Presland - Drums
Ben Boyle - Guitars & Synths
Arran McSporran - Fretless Bass
Benjamin Baret - Guitar Solos
Recording
Bushido Studios, Melbourne, Australia with additional recording in Gandia, Spain & Bordeaux, France.
Production
Sound Engineer - Troy Mccosker
Mixing & Mastering Engineer - Mark Lewis
Cover Art
Xenoyr - https://www.xenoyr.com/
Bio
Sébastien Gamez
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Links
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vipassi/1082297817
Bandcamp: https://vipassi.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vipassiband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipassiband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GWniL0LcVnR9Ptiaa5J1
KILL THE THRILL Streaming New Album
KILL THE THRILL are blessed with an elusive vision. Over the past 30 years, the French duo have been dreaming up an abrasive-but-hypnotic blend of industrial rock, post-punk and dark wave.
Their new album, Autophagie, immerses audiences in a cinematic fever dream that would give David Lynch nightmares. The title track swarms with feedback-laden guitars, while "Capitan" crests into an industrial-sized groove. "They come back from afar / With nothing", Chris Dick sings on "A la dérive", his voice raw with bitterness, straining each note to a breaking point.
Listen to all of Autophagie on Season of Mist's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/q1NZ2CkSl-0
Autophagiecomes out this Friday, January 26, 2024 on Season of Mist.
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Praise for Kill The Thrill and Autophagie
"A great post-punk album that doesn't shy away from musical experiments...haunting, exciting and beautifully arranged" -Power Metal
"Too sparse for metal, too morbid for new wave, too humanized for industrial, and definitely too alternative for alternative rock" -All Music
"Relentlessly heavy...overwhelmingly atmospheric" -Sputnik Music
KILL THE THRILL was formed in 1989 and is composed of Nicolas Dick on vocals, guitar and lap-steel, Marylin Tognolli on bass for its founding members. Stemming from the French noisy wave of the early 90's, their music is often described as dark, abrasive and hypnotic, full of epic moments, with a dense and rich sound mixing elements of industrial rock, post-punk, dark new wave and experimental metal.
Forging an atmosphere as dreamy as chaotic, with multiple layers and atmospheres, sometimes ambient, sometimes more hostile. Kill The Thrill interlaces orchestrated soundscapes, enriched with innumerable layers and arrangements, playing amongst the rifts to create a unique and personal work, so far from everything and so close to everyone.
The group released its first album in 1993 entitled DIG, followed by an EP: PIT (on the labels Noise Product CH and Semetary), and at that time had three musicians, already working with samples and playing with blocks of sound.
In 1996, the trio became a duo with a second album entitled LOW (Noise Product CH), recorded, mixed and produced by Nicolas Dick. The artist ErikM intervened on the interludes with sound tracks which frame each title of the group. The album is hailed by the press as a perfect balance between melody and distortion.
Over the years, tracks have appeared on a large number of compilations: La Famille (Noise Product Belgium), Serial Killer Vol 1 (Roadrunner), Brutale Generation (Semetary / WMD), Ah Quelle Belle journée (Amanita records), A Wild State Of Noise And Disorder (Pandemonium), 5 Years Of Fury (Noise Product CH), Tribute To Godflesh (Nihilistic H. Rec.), Fear Drop 14 : "Coal Fire" The Cure masterpiece Pornography, Dark 80's (Atropine Records) etc.
Frederic De Benedetti joined the band on guitar and it's again as a trio that the album 203 BARRIERS was released by Season Of Mist in 2001, the album again entirely recorded and produced by Nicolas Dick. With this new opus Kill The Thrill ’s music has evolved towards a daring, disturbing and more extreme sound. With international promotion and distribution, signing with the label Season Of Mist allowed an opportunity of further development for the band.
Kill The Thrill has shared stages all over Europe with other artists such as Godflesh, Killing Joke, Zeni Geva, Isis, Young Gods, Treponem Pal, Einstürzende Neubauten, La Muerte, Neurosis, Jesu, Jim Rose Circus, Grötus, Dillinger, Escape Plan, Dälek, etc.
The album TELLURIQUE released in 2005 (Season Of Mist, recorded and produced by Nicolas) combines a cold and clinical industrial/metal sound with a new wave sensibility, bathed in a heavily melancholic atmosphere, but leaning more in the direction of noisy, distorted shoegazing mists than the fires of metal. The album is described by the press as an organic journey in which you must immerse yourself to feel its harshness and beauty.
This exacerbated trio asserts itself as a true entity in symbiosis, with an unfiltered and no holds barred take on music and sound. Anger has no origin, and when the events from which it arises, physical bodies and soundwaves, can no longer contain patience and intelligibility, the sounds become the violence.
But with Kill The Thrill , violence is always suggested more than frontally expressed, it remains hemmed in and contained.
In 2015 the band reissued its first under the title 1989 (Atypeek Records), a digital-only album intended as a nod to Kill The Thrill ’s origins.
During a few years of silence put to good use on the personal and musical projects of the members of the group, Kill The Thrill took the time to polish a new version which should be released at the beginning of 2024.
The band has released a limited number of albums in its career so far, but is resistant to all erosion, the secret of its longevity residing in the timelessness of the music.
An atypical band whose music is enough to itself ; a discrete band for imposing music ; a group which reveals next to nothing but pursues its sonic quest, outside of common standards. A living ambiguity: cold and hot, the calm and the storm.
"A long flow of orgasmic lava, a wave of shimmering noises that carries away everything in its path. One immerses oneself entirely in its bewitching atmospheres. We leave for a long descent on a carpet of guitars, their richness is inside, under this heap of notes and noises, under this black and disturbing mass. It's up to you to understand what you can during a journey that is sublime".
To Kill the Shiver reaches for the ineffable.
Line-up
Nicolas Dick - Lead vocals, guitar, lap steel, sample
Marylin Tognolli - Bass Guitar
François Rossi - Drums
Recording Studio
Le Puits Sonore
Sound, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Nicolas Dick
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Links:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kill-the-thrill/73438869
Bandcamp: https://killthethrill.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killthethrill/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killthethrill_band/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KillThe_Thrill
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KillTheThrill-band
Photo by Pierre Gondard
Half Me Share "Quitter Talk" Video
Half Me made a striking entry into the heavy music world with their debut album SOMA — which blended metal, hardcore, and experimental styles. The powerful riffs and reflective lyrics turned heads and caught ears.
They are back and more heated than ever, following up on the previous single "Concrete Ceiling" with "Quitter Talk."
Losing a battle, fighting a war. On their new single "Quitter Talk," Half Me deal with inner turmoil manifesting in addiction — loud and without compromise.
Watch the video below.
Stream the song here.
"Half Me have unveiled a monstrous statement of intent" — 8/10 Metal Hammer
"SOMA is how you get attention. Soma is how you make people notice you" — GBHBL
"Extremely well-written, well-produced, and well-performed on every front" — The Soundboard Reviews
PHOTO: Jana Boese
Stream, order SOMA now as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.
HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Julius Jansen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums
Sleep Token Announce Spring 2024 North American Headline Tour
LISTEN TO "TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN" ALBUM
SLEEP TOKEN ANNOUNCE SPRING 2024 TOUR
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL + RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE SHOWS SOLD OUT WITHIN MINUTES
TOUR TO FEATURE SPECIAL GUEST EMPIRE STATE BASTARD
Sleep Token are pleased to announce their Spring 2024 headline North American tour. These dates are in addition to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Radio City Music Hall dates, which were announced at the end of 2023 and sold out immediately.
Empire State Bastard will also appear.
Artists pre-sale begins 10am local time on Wednesday, January 24. Fans can sign up for pre-sale tickets here.
The public on-sale is set for Friday, January 26 at 10am local time.
Sleep Token want to give fans, not scalpers, the best chance to buy tickets at face value. For fans who purchase tickets through Ticketmaster for the "Teeth of God" tour and can't attend, they will have the option to resell their ticket to other fans at the original price paid on Ticketmaster's Face Value Exchange. To help protect the Face Value Exchange, Sleep Token have chosen to make tickets for this tour mobile only and restricted from transfer. This applies to all Ticketmaster shows except those in NY and IL, where Face Value Exchange cannot be mandated. Please note, a valid bank account or debit card within the country of your event is required to sell on the Face Value Exchange.
SLEEP TOKEN ON TOUR:
WITH EMPIRE STATE BASTARD:
4/27 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World*
4/30 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
5/1 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
5/3 — Austin, TX — H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
5/4 — Dallas, TX — Toyota Music Factory
5/6 — Tampa, FL — Yuengling Center
5/7 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
5/8 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena
5/10 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
5/12 — Denver, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5/14 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
5/15 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
5/16 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
5/18 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival*
5/19 — Pittsburgh, PA — Petersen Events Center
5/20 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met Philadelphia
5/22 — New York City, NY — Radio City Music Hall
5/24 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
5/25 — Montreal, QC — Place Bell
5/27 — Toronto, ON — Massey Hal
5/28 — Toronto, ON — Massey Hall
*Festival Appearance
Sleep Token released their third studio album, Take Me Back To Eden, via Spinefarm, last May. Listen here. The artist also enjoyed a completely sold-out North American tour this past fall. Additionally, Revolver is celebrating Sleep Token as its Artist of the Year with a special collector's edition. Get it here.
ABOUT SLEEP TOKEN:
2023 was the year of Sleep Token and 2024 is looking to be much the same.
The album has generated 400 million streams, whilst standout single "The Summoning" has generated 150 million streams alone, causing the track to trend on Twitter and take the #1 song spot on a host of international Spotify viral charts, as well as being selected as a "YouTube Trending Artist On The Rise," featuring on YouTube's homepage, viewed by millions of people every day.
The unprecedented accolades keep rolling in, between the fact that ST has never played a headline show in the UK that didn't sell out, "Aqua Regia" picking up consistent airplay on the Radio One "Future Sounds" show hosted by Clara Amfo, plus huge pop star Demi Lovato sharing Sleep Token's music with her 153 million Instagram followers, Sleep Token consistently smash boundaries that they refused to acknowledge in the first place.
And even though Sleep Token notoriously do not speak to the press (out of necessity, not ego or gimmick), media can't help but write about the phenomenon, reporting on the band's every move; NME note, "Sleep Token offer their fans an entire world to immerse themselves in if they so wish. It's a place of escapism, and the foundation of a huge fan community that's dedicated to studying the band's creativity. While they have the same fervor as any other fandom, there's still a notable difference." Elsewhere, Metal Hammer called them "the most exciting band in metal right now."
ABOUT EMPIRE STATE BASTARD
Having recently released their widely celebrated debut album Rivers of Heresy, Empire State Bastard is led by Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) and Mike Vennart (Biffy Clyro live guitarist and solo artist, ex-Oceansize), and features the legendary Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Testament, Mr. Bungle) on drums, with Naomi Macleod (Bitch Falcon) rounding out the live line-up on bass. The concept for Empire State Bastard emerged when Neil and Vennart would spend downtime on tour sitting at the back of their bus sharing the heaviest, most avant-garde and confrontational music they could find. Now, a decade on from its conception, the project has finally come to fruition with the release of Rivers of Heresy, a collection of songs which adventurously probes slamming hardcore in the vein of Siege; the frenetic, visceral thrash of Slayer; the claustrophobic sludge of Melvins; the freeform vocal dexterity of Mike Patton; and the gargantuan stoner riffs of Sleep. Empire State Bastard is a band that’s rooted in the tradition of metal’s forefathers but informed by more recent waves of leftfield aggression.
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