Deathcore Act SARCOMA Present New Explosive Single "En Llamas"

"En Llamas", which translates to "on fire, or in flames" is an explosion of aggression. The latest single to land from Ecuador's extreme metal act SARCOMA, it is a brutal and ferocious offering designed for the mosh pit. "En Llamas" arrives ahead of SARCOMA's forthcoming album that is set to release later in 2026. 

SARCOMA comment on "En Llamas":
"From its inception, when there were just a couple of riffs, we immediately got the feeling that this one was meant to be about violence and perfect for frantic moshpits. Lyrics refer to exhaustion, laceration and the burning sensation of a deadly circle pit.

It's all about avoiding being crushed by this deadly vortex while the band keeps feeding it with a fiery beat.

The same overlaying theme of proving oneself is also subtly present, this time in the live show scenario."

Musically, "En Llamas" is a hybrid of Latin and extreme metal styles. The track is powered by beats drawing from Latin and modern death metal, with blackened death metal riffs and a Latin / metallic hardcore chorus. Over the course of the song's arrangement, there is a further sonic shift and the track ends with a progressive breakdown and an apocalyptic mood. 

Obliterating rhythms establish the untamable power of "En Llamas" in the first moments of the track. Eerie dissonance returns throughout the track's arrangement enhancing a dark tension and sense of unease. Contrasting intense speed with a slow and unrelenting pace, "En Llamas" demonstrates SARCOMA's extreme nature over multiple forms. 

Hidden ahead of the first chorus is the subtle audio sample, “welcome to hell”. A brief line of dialogue from Pinhead to one of his victims, it was taken from one of the Hellraiser movies. This continues SARCOMA's theme of utilizing audio samples to enhance the themes of their music. 

"En Llamas" was produced by Juan Pablo Flores and recorded at Valley of the Death recording studio. The single was mixed and mastered by Juan Pablo Rivas. 

About SARCOMA:
SARCOMA is the first Spanish-language deathcore band in the world. Formed in Quito, Ecuador, in 2006, the quartet launched their debut EP Silenciosa Tortura independently that same year. 2016 brought a hiatus until seven years later, in 2023, original members Santiago Romero and Juan Pablo Flores returned to write new music, now joined by Andrés Jaramo (drums) and Andrés Éguez (bass). 

During SARCOMA's first incarnation, following the first EP, the band released the debut, self-titled full-length album in 2008 with the Esclavitud del Siglo XXI EP arriving in 2013. The band embarked on a heavy national and international touring schedule in neighboring countries. 

SARCOMA's unmistakable style, technical precision, and impressive live performances led them to be considered, by the media and the public alike, as the undisputed "fathers of deathcore" in South America. In early-mid noughties, the band's unique mix of hardcore and death metal elements was something unheard of in the country at the time.

The band's sound draws influence from the likes of DECAPITATED, DYING FETUS, KNOCKED LOOSE, SEPULTURA, DESPISED ICON, GOJIRA, with the addition of progressive elements and a thematic focus on their life experiences and environment of Latin America.

2023 saw the band return with renewed vigor and intent unleashing the EP Mesak, the live releases Al Rojo Vivo and En Vivo En Quito in 2024, and "Divino Poder" single in 2025, all via Valley of the Death. SARCOMA wasted no time returning to the live stage in 2023 venturing on the Mesak Ecuador National Tour, along with performances at Mechanimal Fest and Quitofest. 

SARCOMA Is: 
Santiago Romero (Vocals)
Juan Pablo Flores (Guitar / Vocals)
Andrés Jaramo (Drums)
Andrés Éguez (Bass)

Connect With SARCOMA:
Bandcamp: https://sarcomaec.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarcomaecuador
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/sarcomaecuador

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SARCOMAEC
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3w5oB1ujWelLK4xPXR4fEZ?si=vj-DZzOZS2e0HkUHjUrpjw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/sarcoma/1655035683
Twitter/X: https://x.com/sarcomaec 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarcoma.ec

MOB RULES Drop New Single “Balance Of Power” From Upcoming Album Stories From The Verdant Vale

German melodic metal veterans MOB RULES present their brand-new single "Balance Of Power", offering another powerful taste of their forthcoming studio album Stories From The Verdant Vale. The album is set for release on August 21 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

Stories From The Verdant Vale sees MOB RULES return to the narrative world introduced with their latest album Rise Of The Ruler (2025), which was widely praised and marked a major milestone in the band’s career. The material originates from songs written during the final stages of those sessions, now presented as a special standalone release.

A true neck-breaker that makes no compromises, "Balance Of Power" impresses with its sheer force and relentless energy. As the band reveals, the track was refined down to the very last second: "Even during the final recording sessions at Bazement Studio, details were added and nuances refined to extract the maximum level of intensity."

The new single is now available on all major streaming platforms:
https://mobrules.rpm.link/balancePR

The songs on Stories From The Verdant Vale reveal a slightly more direct and compact approach compared to Rise Of The Ruler, while staying true to the band’s signature blend of melodic power metal, atmosphere and storytelling. Expanding the original concept from a different perspective, the material forms a natural extension of Rise Of The Ruler, while each track also stands strong on its own.

As vocalist Klaus Dirks recently said:
“During the final stages of completing the album, we discussed possible bonus material for the earbook edition with the label. We were reluctant to use demo versions or similar material. This motivated us to write a few new songs. We were well aware of what we were getting ourselves into, but we also wanted to challenge ourselves a little.”

 Originally conceived in part as exclusive material, Stories From The Verdant Valewill now receive a proper release on vinyl and digital platforms due to high demand. The record was mixed by Markus Teske, with artwork created by Stan W. Decker.

Pre-Order / Pre-Save Stories From The Verdant Vale here:
https://mobrules.rpm.link/storiesPR 

About MOB RULES

Formed in Northern Germany in the early 1990s, MOB RULES have established themselves as a constant force in melodic power metal. Known for their concept-driven albums, strong melodies and atmospheric depth, the band has built a loyal international following over the decades.

With ten studio albums to date, including the critically acclaimed Rise Of The Ruler, MOB RULES have continuously refined their sound while staying true to their roots. Their blend of classic heavy metal influences and modern production has secured them a lasting place within the genre.



MOB RULES is:
Klaus Dirks - Vocals
Sven Lüdke - Guitar
Florian Dyszbalis - Guitar
Markus Brinkmann - Bass
Jan Christian Halfbrodt - Keys
Sebastian Schmidt - Drums

 
Connect with MOB RULES:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mobrulesband 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mobrulesband 

German Rock Force VELVET RUSH Officially Signs with Frontiers Music Srl

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of Germany's rising rock force VELVET RUSH. To celebrate the announcement, the band has released their new single and accompanying video, “Nature Of The Beast,” available below.

 

Singer Sandra Lian comments:

“'Nature Of The Beast' is about the constant search for a secret formula. People watch, analyze and question every move, trying to figure out what makes someone succeed. In today’s world, it’s easier than ever to judge, comment and criticize from behind a screen, but not everyone is willing to put in the work.”

 

She continues, “The song reflects my belief that there is no magic recipe. It’s about self-belief, resilience, determination and having the confidence to trust your own path, even when others doubt it. The things that truly make a difference can’t be copied; they have to come from deep within. That’s the 'Nature Of The Beast.'”

 

About signing to Frontiers, Lian adds:

“I’m also very excited to be joining the label Frontiers Music Srl and starting this new chapter together. From the beginning, I felt a genuine connection with the team and their vision. Frontiers has such a strong legacy in rock music, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of it. I’m looking forward to sharing this journey and the music that’s still to come.”

 

Watch the Official Video for “Nature Of The Beast”

Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, VELVET RUSH are breathing new life into modern rock with a sound rooted in blues-infused hard rock, '70s attitude, and contemporary energy. Fronted by the charismatic Sandra Lian, whose powerful and untamed vocals sit at the heart of the band's identity, VELVET RUSH combine authenticity, groove, and raw emotion into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.

Alongside guitarist James Moncur, bassist Tim Black, and drummer Daniel Rothe, Lianleads a band whose electrifying chemistry has quickly earned them a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts on the European rock circuit.

The band recorded their music at Hamburg's renowned Chameleon Studios with acclaimed producer Eike Freese (Deep Purple, Simple Minds, Slash, Status Quo), crafting a sound packed with driving guitars, memorable hooks, and undeniable energy.

 

Their debut single, “Euphonia,” immediately attracted international attention, earning Classic Rock Magazine UK's “Best Rock Song of the Week” accolade in October 2024. Momentum continued with the release of their debut album ‘Trail Of Gold’ in September 2025, which received widespread acclaim and was highlighted as a “Tip of the Month” and “Tip of the Year” by leading rock publications including Classic Rock, Rocks, and Rock Hard.

 

Onstage, VELVET RUSH have continued their rapid ascent, sharing stages with Jerry Cantrell, touring Europe alongside The Vintage Caravan, and appearing at major festivals including Rockharz. The band's calendar for 2026 includes appearances at Wacken Open Air, Maid of Stone Festival, Riverside Festival, and Osteguna Rock Vital Fest, alongside a coveted support slot on Rose Tattoo's final European tour. Please find the full list of dates below.

Stream / Listen to "Nature Of The Beast" HERE

VELVET RUSH Live:

Supporting Rose Tattoo

July 21 - Tilburg, Netherlands @ O13

July 22 - Leiden, Netherlands @ Nobel

July 24 - Leipzig, Germany @ Parkbühne

July 26 - Osnabrück, Germany @ Hyde Park

August 1 - Oslo, Norway @ Rockefeller

August 4 - Bochum, Germany @ Zeche

August 5 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp

August 6 - Pratteln, Switzerland @ Z7 Summer Nights

August 7 - Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall

August 11 - Kaiserslautern, Germany @ Kammgarn

August 12 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage Werk

August 14 - Graz, Austria @ PPC

August 15 - Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra

August 16 - Kraków, Poland @ Kwadrat

August 18 - Berlin, Germany @ Astra

August 19 - Braunschweig, Germany @ Westand

August 20 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle

Festivals

June 26 - Butjadingen, Germany @ Rock on Isens

June 27 - Burglengenfeld, Germany @ Steinbrucharena Open Air

July 3 - Wieslet, Germany @ Datscha OA

July 5 - Oldenburg, Germany @ Burning Pants Festival

July 11 - Nideggen, Germany @ Tollrock

July 18 - Jüterbog, Germany @ Motorcycle Jamboree

July 19 - Maidstone, England @ Maid of Stone

July 29 - Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air

August 13 - Eisfeld, Germany @ Woodstock Forever

August - Mönchberg, Germany @ Rock im Bad (date TBA)

August 22 - Obrigheim/Pfalz, Germany @ Rock im Hinterland

August 23 - Aarburg, Switzerland @ Riverside Festival

September 5 - Brüggen Alst, Germany @ Bongert OA

September 11 - Marienmünster, Germany @ Rock n Revel

December 18 - Hamburg, Germany @ Lordfest

With a second studio album coming soon, VELVET RUSH are only just getting started. Armed with grit, passion, and undeniable attitude, the band are poised to become one of the defining new voices in modern hard rock.

VELVET RUSH are:

Sandra Lian

Tim Black 

James Moncur

Daniel Rothe

Dead Tired (Feat. AoF's George Pettit) Share "Dust Storm"

DEAD TIRED were born as a fun, informal project for guys with more formal ones on the go – from arena-touring rock bands to thriving recording studios, tattoo parlors, and other successful top-secret magic-card related events. But as the years and years trudged on, they've developed a method to their radness despite life often getting in the way of living. 
 
What's their secret? They're actually friends. They share fancy dinners, top-shelf scotch, and premium cigars with one another at least five times as often as they jam together. But this has only helped them focus and hone their sounds since nothing is better than making art with your friends in a boundless and supportive setting. There are no wrong choices, there are only choices made. 
 
With little to no pressure to rush-out an album, the quintet has slowed their process to ensure the final presentation is something they’re all on board with. Each release is something special they all take pride in, and they hope those who may stumble across it share the same enthusiasm.
 
Thus, Dead Tired continue to push themselves creatively by taking the time to write and record at their own pace — allowing the songs to ferment before letting them breathe. Once they're wrapped up and sent off into the digital ether, there's no turning back. 

So, this brings us to the Hamilton-based hardcore outfit's latest LP, Hornets of Fall, their fourth attempt at a punishing collection of 12 tracks that has something for just about everyone. 

If you want it fast… of course. 

If you need it slow… hey why not. 

If you demand a riff… wait a sec.

If you want blood… you got it. 

Either way, this record is their favorite so far. It kicks off hot and it absolutely rips. It arrives on August 14 via New Damage. Pre-order it here. 

The band shares "Dust Storm" (Feat. Andrew Neufeld of Comeback Kid). Listen below.

"Now that I look back on the record, there is a lot of nature imagery," says singer George Pettit. "Nature seems equally impossibly beautiful but also ominous and indifferent to life around it. Big break down and Andrew from Comeback Kid…what a racket."

A glorious racket, indeed!

TodoMal Premiere Grand and Gloomy New Album Graveyards of Joy

Graveyards of Joy is the third album and the closing chapter of a trilogy. Written in solitude following personal tragedy, it channels grief, anger and hard-won hope into nine tracks of slow-burning, widescreen doom. The music breathes: vast Hammond-driven passages give way to desolate folk, Morricone-like strings open onto dusty cinematic plains, and heavy riffs anchor songs that never lose sight of melody. A DIY record of striking emotional depth and modern, alternative edge.

Recording Line-up:
Wildman – Guitars and Vocals

Mile – Bass and Vocals

Javi – Guitars

Bud – Drums

Cecilia – Synths and Vocals

Production Credits:

Recording Studio: Trinitat-Montseny / 7th Middle Street / Moontower Studios

Producer: Javier Fernández Milla / Christopher B. Wildman; assisted by Javier Félez Rodríguez (drums recording and guitar engineering)

Mixing: Javier Fernández Milla at Trinitat Montseny

Mastering: Jaime López Arellano at Arda Recorders (Portugal)

Guest Musicians:
Cecilia Tallo (background vocals, tracks 4 and 6)

Teodora Gosheva (vocals)

Darío Garrido (acoustic guitars)

Manu Clavijo (live strings)

Cover Art:
Lluís Rigalt, Ruïnes (1865), Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Photography:
Christopher B. Wildman

Follow TodoMal:
Bandcamp: https://todomalband.bandcamp.com/

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

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

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/todomal

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2grCvuOH8MibDqryxpW6jR

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/todomal/1587939438

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/146831572

Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/5655213

On their grand and gloomy new album, TodoMal channels grief, anger and hard-won hope through the slow-burning atmosphere of classic doom and dramatic rock.

Graveyards of Joy came out, Friday, July 3 on Season of Mist but you can hear all nine doomy and atmospheric songs today by listening to the full album stream below.

Graveyards of Joy is the closing chapter of a trilogy that TodoMal began with Ultracrepidarian (2021) and continued with A Greater Good (2023). Written in solitude following personal tragedy, the album draws on the landscapes and ghost towns of rural eastern Spain, a terrain the band describe as raw, honest and untamed. Vast Hammond organ-driven passages give way to desolate folk; strings with Morriconian openness sit alongside heavy, anchoring riffs. The duo draw on a wide range of reference points, from the orchestral sweep of Vangelis and the warmth of Deep Purple to the dramatic sensibility of Tindersticks and Nick Cave, without losing the solemnity that defines them.

TodoMal Graveyards of Joy 2026 European Tour

*with Evoken

4 July - Viveiro, ES @ Resurrection Fest

24 July - Tolmin, SI @ Tolminator Fest

30 July - Paris, FR @ Le Klub*
31 July - Rouen, FR @ Fury Defendu*
1 August - Diest, BE @ Club Hell*
2 August - Rotterdam, NL @ Baroeg*
3 August - Hamburg, DE @ MS Stubnitz*
5 August - Berlin, DE @ Neue Zukunft*
6 August - Schlotheim, DE @ Party.San Open Air*
7 August - Karlsruhe, DE @ Die Stadtmitte*
9 August - Dresden, DE @ Chemiefabrik*
10 August - Prague, CZ @ Subzero*

11 August - Bratislava, SK @ Pink Whale

18 September: Barcelona, ES @ Sala Boveda

25 September: Madrid, ES @ Dark Echoes Fest (w/ Draconian, Dødheimsgard)

26 September: Auzas, FR @ L'Homme Sauvage Festival

THE EXILES Team Up With Bad Reputation Records For Reworked & Expanded 30th Anniversary Reissue

Expat classic rockers THE EXILES have joined forces with French label Bad Reputation Records for the release of their album 'Turning Time', which arrives on July 3. 

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

The album's first single, 'Rainmaker', featuring Greg D’Angelo on drums, is streaming on the band’s Bandcamp page at https://theexilesuk.bandcamp.com/track/rainmaker-3

Formed by English guitarist Sean Manning, whose credits include stints with HURRICANE and QUIET RIOT offshoot, LITTLE WOMEN, and fellow Brit Paul Rafferty, the original vocalist for BONHAM, The Exiles were mainstays on the Southern California music scene in the early 1990s writing and recording a wealth of material and performing at venues such as the Troubadour, Whisky a Go Go, FM Station, and Club Lingerie. 

 

After originally moving to Los Angeles, CA to accompany his close friend and newly minted DIO axeman, Rowan Robertson, and intending to study jazz, things changed when Manning was introduced to Rafferty by legendary local music journalist, Jon Sutherland. Discovering their mutual love for British blues rock and bands such as Free, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, and Faces, the duo quickly formed a strong writing partnership and recruited Hollywood-based English bassist, Paul Andrew Stanley. After briefly utilizing the services of former WHITE LION/CITIES drummer, Greg D'Angelo, the line-up was completed with the addition of Terry Mascall, a young John Bonham-style pounder from Cambridge. 

 

"The Exiles were quintessentially an English band, four English blokes living in Hollywood playing classic rock.... just as Nirvana and grunge hit the scene!", laughs Manning. "Paul and I were writing constantly over the course of the year, often up at Franklin Canyon reservoir, which resulted in all these tunes on the 'Turning Time' album. It's a pretty broad pallete from traditional rock to some soul and blues numbers. Heavy electric to acoustic and mandolin with orchestration. I was and still am a huge admirer of Jimmy Page's use of light and shade in the Zeppelin compositions. That sort of approach was really inspirational to us."

Ian Munsick Escapes “Cutthroat World” in New Song, Out Now

Wyoming native Ian Munsick is offering up an escape from the “Cutthroat World” with his latest release, available now. Listen BELOW.
 
“Fishing has always found its way into country music, but you’ve never heard a fishing song like this one,” quips Munsick. “‘Cutthroat World’ casts you out into the rivers of the Rockies in escape of the savage, money-driven society so many of us have to deal with during the work week. If you’re like me, the only kind of cutthroat you want to work with is a trout… it’s about time country music had a fly fishing anthem.”
 
“Cutthroat World” was written by Munsick alongside Wynn Varble and Jay Knowles, and offers the latest taste of his first full-length project via WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records, The Mountain Goat, due on August 21, 2026. Spanning 15 tracks, The Mountain Goat was produced by Munsick, Jeremy Spillman and Mike Robinson. Pre-save HERE. 
 
Additionally, five D2C fan packs are available to pre-order on his online store, including an exclusive autographed zoetrope vinyl. Pre-order HERE.

Along with co-producing the album, Munsick also played an extensive role in the instrumentation heard on the record. In total, Munsick is credited with playing nine different instruments: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki and kazoo, as well as lending background vocals and programming.
 
Munsick promises to deliver fans a memorable tour of the west with a series of shows during album release week, as well as the launch of his Schaefer Outfitter clothing line on August 18. As part of “The Road to The Mountain Goat,” Munsick’s official album release show will be held at Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Park City, Utah on August 22 as part of the Deer Valley Concert Series. 
 
Founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Schaefer Outfitter has spent four decades providing western wear to working cowboys and ranchers. Their collection with Munsick will include custom pearl snap shirts, outerwear, hats and graphic tees designed collaboratively between Munsick and the Schaefer team. Fans can enter to win a signed piece of the collection HERE.
 
Munsick is also partnering with The Landmark Hotel & Casino to open the Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill in August in Deadwood, S.D on September 18. Built between 1894-1920, The Landmark is Deadwood’s largest historic structure at approximately 35,000 square feet. The Ian Munsick Cowboy Bar & Western Grill will reside within over 2,600 square feet of the footprint. The venue will promote and celebrate country and western music with old school country bar decor, along with two performance stages, one indoors and one outdoors.
 
The Road to The Mountain Goat Shows:
Aug 21 || Minden, NV || TJ's Corral Outdoor
Aug 22 || Park City, UT || Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater
Aug 25 || Morrison, CO || Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 28 || Pueblo, CO || Colorado State Fair
Sept 11 || San Angelo, TX || Black Buck Amphitheater 
Sept 12 || Albuquerque, NM | New Mexico State Fair
Sept 18 || Deadwood, SD || Deadwood Jam

About Ian Munsick:
As one of modern country’s few Rocky Mountain artists – and the only one to merge its timeless traditions with an electrifying roots-pop edge – Wyoming native Ian Munsick lives in the wild places few singer-songwriters go. Yet with his fourth album, The Mountain Goat, he climbs farther out on his creative ledge than ever. Marking his first independent album on WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records, Munsick remains as sure footed as his project’s fearless namesake, thriving in the isolation of a Western-flavored modern country frontier. Racking up over one billion career streams with previous albums Coyote Cry, White Buffalo, and Eagle Feather, Munsick has produced one RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) – No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown – plus two Gold-certified hits: “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Spotify, CMT, and the Grand Ole Opry were among those to recognize Munsick’s vision, and concertgoers across the globe have found a Western authenticity that can’t be faked. Munsick made history in 2025, becoming the first Wyoming-born artist to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days – the iconic rodeo known as the “Daddy of ‘Em All” – and with The Mountain Goat, his quest to bring Western mystique to modern fans continues. Fusing genuine tradition with cutting-edge sonics, 15 tracks feature an “earthy” new organic undercurrent, with the multi-instrumental master more connected to his acoustic roots – and more protective of his territory.

PAUL LAINE Announces New Album ‘The Long Road Back’ Out on September 25, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, renowned Canadian singer PAUL LAINE is thrilled to announce his new studio album, ‘The Long Road Back,’ set for release on September 25, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, LAINE shares the first single, “Love Me Or Leave Me,” along with an official visualizer.

 

LAINE comments:

“I'm so happy to launch a new era in my solo career with my new single 'Love Me Or Leave Me.' I feel like I finally got a chance to pick up where I left off all those years ago, when I finished making 'Stick It In Your Ear.' Come join me on my new musical journey with 'The Long Road Back' album. See y'all out on the Road in 2027.”

Watch the Visualizer for "Love Me Or Leave Me" Below:

A masterclass in melodic rock, PAUL LAINE’s new album delivers soaring hooks, heartfelt ballads, and arena-ready anthems that traverse the full spectrum of the genre. From the driving energy of “Love Me Or Leave Me,” to the intimate vulnerability of “Someday” (co-written with Andrew Oye), every track is meticulously crafted, showcasing LAINE’s signature vocal power and melodic sensibility. “Don’t Let Me Go Tonite” comes alive with a striking video that complements its infectious energy.

 

LAINE states:

 

“Ever since I released my first solo album, I've wondered when I'd finally have the chance to make a follow-up. Life - and music - have a way of taking you places you never expect. Looking back, every chapter of my career has led me down a different road, and each one has shaped me as both a songwriter and a person.”

 

“I've been incredibly fortunate to make records with Danger Danger, Darkhorse, The Defiants, Shugaazer, and Jetset Junkies. Every one of those experiences taught me something and gave me memories I'll always carry with me. But somewhere in the back of my mind, I always knew the road would eventually lead me home - to where it all started. Just a kid with a guitar, trying to make sense of love, life, loss, hope, and everything in between through songs,” he added.

 

"‘The Long Road Back’ is exactly that. It's a musical journey back to my roots, but it's also a reflection of every mile I've travelled to get here. Every song carries a piece of the life I've lived, the people I've met, and the lessons I've learned along the way. In many ways, this record feels like coming full circle. After all these years, I'm grateful to finally share this chapter with everyone who's been waiting for it. I hope these songs find a place in your story, just as they've become part of mine,” LAINE concluded.

 

Joining LAINE in the studio are longtime collaborators Bruno Ravel (his bandmate in The Defiants and also in Danger Danger - bass, producer), Scotty “Hooch” Taylor (drums), Andrew Oye (lead guitar), with production handled by LAINE and Ravel. The album features standout singles like “Love Me Or Leave Me,” the video-driven “Don’t Let Me Go Tonite,”and the heartfelt “Someday.”

 

Musically, the record touches every corner of melodic rock, yet the songs sound like they’re coming from the classic era when Bon Jovi dominated the airwaves - both in LAINE’s soaring vocals and in the anthemic, hook-laden songwriting. This is an album for fans who crave big choruses, passionate performances, and the kind of timeless melodic rock that only PAUL LAINE can deliver.

Pre-Order 'The Long Road Back' HERE

Line Up:

Paul Laine

Bruno Ravel

Scotty “Hooch” Taylor

Andrew Oye

Emptiness Release New Single “Nowhere Speaks”

Black/death experimental metal band Emptiness are releasing the title track from the band’s upcoming seventh album as its third and final advanced single. While it serves as the album’s conceptual center, “Nowhere Speaks” builds toward an enclosing, unyielding force.

Listen to “Nowhere Speaks” below:

Nowhere Speaks comes out July 17th, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save

https://orcd.co/emptinessnowherespeaks

Save for vocals, keyboards and additional effects, Nowhere Speaks was played live in the studio, after four years of preparation, rehearsals and tests to ensure the music could be performed with the right weight and intention. This is not a production detail so much as a commitment to a specific kind of tension, the kind that does not survive being assembled in pieces. Emptiness’ previous album, Vide (2021), had no distortion, was sung entirely in French, and existed at the edge of silence; Nowhere Speaks moves in the opposite direction, and does so deliberately, opening exactly where Nothing But The Whole (2014) cut off mid-riff and closing by looping back to that album's opening riff.

The title track opens in unhurried density, a body of sound that grows and presses inward without urgency, The lyrics inhabit the dimension the album describes without mapping it: a mind that twists, a dead world moving alongside something unresolved from the past, and through it all, something vast speaking outward into a landscape of sorrow, addressed to no one in particular. "Nowhere speaks loud thru the wind, in a landscape of sorrow, to a soldier of steel."

Nowhere Speaks is not a return. After the most introverted and isolated record of their career, the band opens outward into density and live intensity. The album, developed over an extended period of time, was composed by Jérémie Bézier and Olivier J.L.W., who oversee its production across both sonic and visual dimensions, bringing the work to completion as a unified whole, committed to tape live in the studio. The structural conceit of opening mid-riff from where Nothing But The Whole ended, and closing with that album's opening riff, is not nostalgia. It is the same logic that has always governed EMPTINESS: the cycle without a fixed point, beginning and ending inside each other, nothing and everything at the same time. The band has spent years demonstrating that they do not move in straight lines. Nowhere Speaks is a continuation from a point the listener was not meant to forget.

Line-up:
Jérémie Bezier — Vocals, Bass
Olivier J.L.W. — Guitars
Simon L. — Guitars
Dea Hydra — Synths
Laye Louhenapessy — Drums

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GREG FRASER from STORM FORCE Releases a Guitar Instrumental of “O CANADA”

BraveWords Records is honored to release Greg Fraser’s instrumental guitar version of “O Canada”. The single can be streamed and purchased on Bandcamp or listened to on YouTube.

Greg Fraser is a founding member of Storm Force who are releasing their second album Truth, on August 14th via BraveWords Records.

Stream or Purchase “O Canada” : 

https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/truth

“In celebration of Canada Day, I thought it would be fun to record my own instrumental guitar version of “O Canada”.

This is something I’ve wanted to do for the longest time. I’m old enough to remember back in the ’70s, when TV stations would actually sign off for the night. Around 11 or 12 o’clock, the national anthem would play, and after that… pretty much a blank screen.

Someone mentioned that recently, and it brought back a flashback of hearing that traditional version of “O Canada” in my head. It got me thinking — you really don’t hear too many rock versions of our national anthem. So I thought, what the heck, I’m going to give it a shot.

The only thing was, the background arrangement and orchestration felt pretty daunting to me. So I reached out to Storm Force’s touring keyboardist, Mike “Benny” Bedrosian, to see what he could come up with. When he sent me his ideas, I literally got goosebumps. I thought, wow… we might really be onto something here.

We finished the track together with a few tweaks here and there, and then I had Storm Force drummer Roger Banks add some wicked percussion to put the icing on the cake.

I couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out.

Happy Canada Day, everyone. Hope you enjoy it!” - Greg Fraser

SWANWRITER Releases New Album melodies of despair With Full Visualizer

Through cinematic soundscapes and progressive arrangements SWANWRITER explores tales of horror, history, internal unease and grief in their second full-length, melodies of despair. The album arrives alongside a full length visualizer offering. 

Project founder Koda shares,
"The album is a collection of psychological horror and gothic horror stories. Musically, the songs are very moody and melancholy, mixing heavy moments with calmer acoustic instrumentation passages. The album was produced with a lot of care and love, so I hope it's able to touch the hearts of listeners."

SWANWRITER's exploration of gore and gloom draws from a wealth of thematic and musical influences, notably "the painted valley" inspired by historical a figure, Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory, while the closing track "phobia" follows a personal journey in the aftermath of loss. 

Thunderous moments of heaviness reveal the extreme power of SWANWRITER's compositional style while haunting piano passages and ethereal orchestration intertwine across the track list. With emotion and atmosphere at the heart of melodies of despair, the album was designed to be experienced from beginning to end in a single sitting to allow its recurring moods and thematic connections to fully emerge.

SWANWRITER presents a thoroughly compelling display of light and shade through intricate, considered progressive instrumental arrangements. Across melodies of despair, SWANWRITER balances chaos and calm through explorations of dark and emotional narratives.  

melodies of despair was produced and mixed by Koda, mastered by Roland Rodas, and features cover artwork by 無た｡ / muta.

About SWANWRITER:
  SWANWRITER is a dark progressive metal project based in Vancouver, British Columbia, created and performed entirely by the anonymous multi-instrumentalist known as Koda. Formed in 2023, the project emerged from a desire to merge progressive metal songwriting with classical composition, atmospheric storytelling, and emotionally driven arrangements.

Having studied classical piano from an early age before later discovering extreme metal, Koda developed SWANWRITER as a space to explore long-form composition without stylistic limitation. The music draws influence from progressive and experimental metal alongside classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, resulting in compositions that emphasize dynamics, texture, and narrative pacing.

SWANWRITER debuted with There is a darkness in June 2023, establishing a sound centered on extended song structures, melodic development, and cinematic atmosphere. Rather than focusing on technical exhibition, the project prioritizes mood, storytelling, and cohesion across full-length releases.

Themes throughout SWANWRITER’s work often intersect with psychological horror, melancholy, and introspection, shaped in part by inspiration from horror games, film soundtracks, and dark ambient music. Each release is approached as a complete artistic statement, with careful attention given to sequencing, emotional progression, and sonic detail.

Operating independently, SWANWRITER remains a studio-focused project, with future ambitions that include composing music for horror and narrative-driven media.

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FRANK RAY RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW EP, GOOD FOR THE SOUL

Today, country artist Frank Ray released his brand-new EP Good For The Soul via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Produced by Seth Mosley and Michael “X” O’Connor, the five-song collection showcases Ray’s signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and modern country sound. Listen HERE.

“I’m so excited for everyone to hear my new EP, Good For The Soul. This project is a direct reflection of both my love for ’90s country music and where my life is at right now. Every song tells a piece of that story. I’m incredibly grateful to my amazing collaborators and producers whose creativity and support helped bring this project to life,” says Ray.

Ray’s latest EP blends modern country energy with the timeless charm of classic honky-tonk. Featuring nostalgic romance and barn burner vibes, the collection is a direct reflection of his faith journey, the reality of watching his kids grow up, and what it means to keep falling in love with his wife through every season. With two tracks co-written by Ray and a special appearance from country star Tracy Lawrence on the title track, Good For The Soul captures the authentic sound that first inspired him as an artist.

The lead song, “Third Row George Strait” was written by acclaimed Nashville songwriters Ben Hayslip, Dan Isbell and Ben Stennis, and previously released on May 1st, paying tribute to country legend George Strait with a catchy melody and fresh up-tempo energy.

Fans will be able to see Ray perform at the Grand Ole Opry on July 4th as the Opry celebrates America's 250th. Tickets are available HERE.

About Frank Ray
Blessed with a smooth country vocal, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist Frank Ray is a long road singer-songwriter who built his career on medicinal-strength performances, making the world a slightly-happier place, one night at a time. But with a new understanding of his “duty,” the hit-making former police officer has gone back to his roots. Growing up amid the intense collision of cultures in border towns Laredo, Texas and Columbus, New Mexico, everything from Tracy Lawrence and Rascal Flatts to Tejano, Ranchera, and Norteño music formed his musical foundation, with service in his blood. Spending 10 years as a law enforcement officer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Ray wrote tickets by day and worked honky tonks by night, until a battle of the bands scored him a gig opening for Keith Urban. A bright fusion of organic honky-tonk pop and smooth Latin twang led to two Texas radio #1s, while the R&B-inflected “Country’d Look Good on You” reached the Top 20 of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in 2022. Ray’s good-time credentials were solidified on nationwide tours with Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, and more, and he was hailed by TIME Magazine, Good Morning America, Rolling Stone, Country Radio Seminar, Pandora, Amazon Music, and beyond. A 2023 album debut played up his vibrant Tex-Mex flavor. But on the new EP, Good For The Soul, sunny honky-tonk tones from the ‘90s and 2000s combine with epic balladry and mood-boosting vocals, in a sonic prescription for the good life.


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Savage Hands Bleed Honesty On Their Most Compelling Single Yet "It's Me"

Maryland's unflinching alt-metal catalysts, Savage Hands, are hitting their stride with this latest run of massive singles and their newest track, "It's Me", out now via Oxide Music. Without sacrificing an ounce of their metalcore bite, the band lean into a glossier, hook-driven sound on "It's Me" that doesn't shy away from a pop sensibility. Fans can listen to "It's Me" BELOW.

Touching on a devastation and the agony from knowing your own patterns well enough to fear them, "It's Me" traces the loop of addiction and avoidance while digging into the wreckage of self-destruction. Coming from the perspective of desperation to protect the person they love the most, Savage Hands turn the lens entirely inward, flinching to find the problem staring back at them in the mirror.

Additionally, this summer, Savage Hands will be embarking on The Art Of Love And Power Tour alongside Of Virtue for one of the most unmissable heavy tours of the year. The tour will see both bands trading headlining slots each night, giving fans two high caliber sets under one roof. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.

Speaking to the fear and honest woven into "It's Me", vocalist Mike Garrow shares:

"Coming from a family of divorce, I was forced to see failure with love at a young age. I think that’s where the trouble stems from and I wanted to capture that essence of being scared to try. A lot of people may experience a relationship when it’s going great and there’s only 2 ways to go from there…forever or it doesn’t work out. This is from that in-between point where you have to put 2 feet in or get out. Trying to trust in everything you’re afraid of while putting it all out there is really hard to do, but 100% necessary when you know you’ve found the one."

Guided early on by multi-platinum producers Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Sleeping With Sirens, etc) and Lee Rouse (The Funeral Portrait, Teddy Swims, etc), Savage Hands have sharpened their craft into a volatile blend of ominous atmosphere, sledgehammer riffs, and skyscraping choruses. A hybrid sound that dissolves the lines between post-hardcore, metalcore, and alternative rock, all while hitting with precision and purpose.

Propelled by the success of previous singles, "Demon", "Washed Away", and "Halo", the quintet have been in constant forward motion since their 2018 debut, amassing over 55 million streams along the way. From steely Maryland roots to festival stages, Savage Hands' relentless drive has shaped a previous that thrives on the collision of chaos and catharsis bleeding into one another. With their latest releases, "Feel Me", "POWER", "Trust Issues", "Reload Repeat", and "Trace Erase", Savage Hands are opening the door to a new chapter, one that's heavier, sharper and more unapologetic than anything that's come before.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Savage Hands news coming very soon.

THE ART OF LOVE & POWER TOUR

SAVAGE HANDS & OF VIRTUE

July 16 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

July 17 - Orlando, FL - Conduit

July 18 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

July 20 - Dallas, TX - Three Links

July 21 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger

July 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge

July 24 - Anaheim, CA - Parish @ House of Blues

July 25 - Sacramento, CA - Starlet Room

July 27 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon

July 28 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne

July 30 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge

August 1 - Denver, CO - Marquis

August 2 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep

August 4 - St Louis, MO - The Duck Room

August 5 - Minneapolis, MN - Amsterdam

August 6 - Milwaukee, WI - X-Ray Arcade

August 7 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's

August 8 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

August 9 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups

August 11 - Buffalo, NY - Rec Room

August 13 - Hartford, CT - Webster Underground

August 14 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Upstairs

August 15 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry

August 16 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club

August 18 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar

August 19 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground

August 21 - Nashville, TN - The End

ABOUT SAVAGE HANDS

After their breakout tracks “Demon”, “Washed Away”, and “Love No More”; Savage Handscemented themselves as leaders in a new, modern rock sound. The band’s ability to balance heavy instrumentation with memorable hooks and raw vocal delivery catapulted their 2020 album “The Truth In Your Eyes” beyond 45 million streams, underscoring the band’s growing global reach. Beyond streaming, Savage Hands dropped two limited vinyl variants which immediately sold out due to large demand.

Like many artists, the global pandemic foiled and unwound plans that were years in the making for Savage Hands. Despite this, the band remained active in touring, supporting acts like Magnolia Park, Wage War, and While She Sleeps; as well as co-headlining with fellow up-and-comers Archers. Savage Hands made their debut DWP festival appearance at Louder Than Life in 2025, marking the Bourbon stage’s largest crowd of the day.

Savage Hands parted ways with Sharptone Records in 2025 and promptly began working on assembling a new album. Joining forces with Oxide Records, the band is preparing to launch a non-stop wave of campaigns starting May 2026.

“We are excited to finally close the chapter on all of the uncertainty the pandemic forced into our career. This album has been a long time coming, and we are so extremely grateful for Wetzel and Anthony at Oxide Records for believing in us and pushing us to become the band we were always meant to be.” - Mike Garrow

SYMETRIA Release New Single + Lyric Video "The Game" via Curtain Call Records

Hard rock/metal band SYMETRIA have unveiled their powerful new single, "The Game," available now through Curtain Call Records, alongside an official lyric video. Recorded at SoundMine Studio in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, "The Game" was produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Dan Malsch.

 

"The Game is really about the two games of life," explains the band. "The finite game is one you can play to win, and then it's over. The infinite game is different. It's played so that existence can continue and future generations have a game left to play. If not enough people are participating in that infinite game, everything eventually falls apart, and there are no games left to play at all."

 

The accompanying lyric video brings the song's themes to life, highlighting the tension between competition, purpose, and the enduring struggle to preserve what matters beyond ourselves.

 

Symetria has hit their 10 year mark running full steam ahead with a new EP All or Nothing releasing summer of 2026 on Curtain Call Records. This marks Symetria's 3rd release, and their second with Curtain Call.  Behind that comes a support lineup that makes it hard to deny the bands presence is growing both locally and on a national scene.

 

The band will be in New Jersey on Saturday, June 27th with an appearance at The NJ Metalfest XI. A show that has itself grown to be one of the NJ underground metal scene's premier annual events. After that they make their triumphant return to Reverb in Reading PA on Saturday, July 25th as the sole local opener for this summers first leg of the Metal Church tour. 

 

A few short weeks later on Friday August 14th at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, Symetria is in the company of an impressive list of local and national talent selected to support the Coal Region Music Fest. This is an event put on annually to raise funds and awareness to the local veterans support agencies in the region.

 

Then comes a huge road trip out to Bloomville, Ohio, where Symetria gets to stretch their legs for the Smoking Cole's Bike Rally an 8 Day event where the band lands themselves a Saturday night slot opening for the legendary Lita Ford. After that run of 4 shows Symetria makes their first appearance in Allentown PA in 8 years at the Allentown Arts Gallery.

 

The band then wraps up it's current schedule with their 2nd straight appearance on B'N'R fest Saturday November 7th in Birdsboro PA a local Reading area music festival that brings together some of the longest running local and regional acts in the eastern PA music scene. The band has plans in the works to tour for the first time with intentions of late summer or fall of 2027.

 

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Ray Hawthorne Settles The Score With Himself On "Wrong"

Pop punk's most lovable liability, Ray Hawthorne, takes the blame on his latest single, "Wrong", and somehow manages to make his guilty conscience a good time. A window into the ongoing reflection of his sobriety, "Wrong" sees Ray Hawthorne reckon with the ghosts of everyone caught in the crossfire of his addiction. Listen to the new single, "Wrong", BELOW.

Shifting his gaze outward, "Wrong" tackles the collateral damage of addiction, the people hurt along the way, and the guilt that sobriety forces you to finally sit with. A song only possible from the other side,"Wrong" is Ray Hawthorne holding himself accountable in the only way he knows how, loudly.

Rather than address the themes of guilt, accountability, and personal reckoning on "Wrong", Ray Hawthorne would like to provide everyone with a much needed travel update:

"Right now, like right now, I am driving from coast to coast contemplating who I actually am and how I got here. I’ll spare you the theatrics but I have been chased out of Los Angeles by a pack of human-presenting-reptilians driving cyber trucks. I made it out by the skin of my teeth, but not without scars, tears, and one hell of a comeback story. As the reptilian elite inch closer and closer to my rental car’s rear bumper I find myself excited for you to hear the song I just dropped. It opens with me being all emo like “I’m seeing reflections in a brake light, get the fuck out of this year, like running away from a state line is gonna help me disappear” and that couldn’t be more apt for this exact moment. It’s weird how life works.”

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 20 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

Blending heartbreak, sarcasm, and just the right amount of emotional stability, Ray Hawthorne leads with a messy kind of hope, turning emotional freefall into something you can scream along to. Where debut album and his firstborn, "Ray Hawthorne Sucks", leaned into an earnest DIY vulnerability, his latest record, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real", took a turn and tapped into the restless defiance of a secondborn. The 15 tracks helped embrace the chaos, laugh at the pain, and maybe, just maybe, allow us all to find a little redemption along the way.

Starting from the very real possibility that Ray Hawthorne is just a guy screaming into the ether (and somehow making it sound catchy), his catalog has become a refuge for anyone who's ever felt too loud, too sensitive, or too much. Loud, petty, and deeply cathartic, Ray Hawthorne is proudly one of the most unapologetically honest voices modern pop-punk.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Ray Hawthorne news coming very soon.

ABOUT RAY HAWTHORNE

Do you remember that episode of Degrassi where Ashley really wants Craig to tell her he loves her, but Craig gets all panicked and can’t tell her that he does? It causes so much drama in their relationship. She begins to question her feelings for him and because of that, he becomes seemingly unsure of his feelings for her. So, in an effort to quell the bad vibes, Craig writes a song that includes lyrics IMPLICITLY AND EXPLICITLY stating that he loves her. (Total banger by the way, the only song of his I like better is the one he sings at the battle of the bands after the two inevitably break up, it’s also about Ashley. I believe it’s called ‘What I Know’) Anyway, Craig was only able to admit he loved Ashley in song form, but you as the viewer are left wondering ‘Does he really love her, or was this just his solution to end the drama?’ Or, ’Is this truly the only way he can express himself because he’s kind of nervous about speaking his true feelings outside of the structured environment of a song?’. I tend to believe it’s a mixture of both. So what I’m trying to say is, this collection of songs is kind of like that. I always feel like I have so much to say but often feel a bit too vulnerable when discussing my actual feelings. So for the majority of my life, I’ve just written them into songs instead. These songs can be quite vulnerable even if they seem silly at times. So now you’re left to wonder... am I telling the truth or just trying to get rid of Ashley’s bad vibes?

STORM FORCE Announce New Album “Truth” to Be Released August 14th on BraveWords Records

BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the new Storm Force album Truth, releasing on August 14th. The entire album is now available for a digital pre-order on Bandcamp. Storm Force has planned a Listening Party on August 12th on Bandcamp. Two days before the album release everyone around the world can join band members on Bandcamp to listen to the entire album.

“With Truth, we wanted to take everything we learned from Age of Fear and raise the bar in every area. We pushed ourselves harder as songwriters and musicians, and the result is an album that’s more powerful, more focused, and more dynamic than anything we’ve done before. The addition of drummer Roger Banks brought a new level of energy and intensity to the band, and everyone truly brought their A-game. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve created and believe Truth represents the next evolution of Storm Force. Age of Fear introduced Storm Force; Truth defines who we are.”

Stream or Purchase the first single Truth: 

https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/truth

Digital pre-order for the album Truth: 

https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/truth

RSVP to the free Listening Party: 

https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com/merch/storm-force-truth-listening-party

Storm Force delivers powerful melodic hard rock fueled by soaring vocals, massive hooks, and the timeless energy of classic arena rock. Founded by guitarist and songwriter Greg Fraser, best known for his work with Canadian hard rock veterans Brighton Rock, the band blends classic influences with a modern edge, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly current.


The band first made its mark with the release of its debut album, Age Of Fear, in 2020 through Escape Music. The album earned praise from melodic rock fans and media alike, showcasing a powerful mix of driving guitars, memorable choruses, and emotionally charged songwriting.

Now Storm Force returns with its highly anticipated sophomore release, Truth, a ten-song collection that raises the bar in every direction.

Drawing inspiration from Whitesnake, Dokken, Scorpions, and Bon Jovi, Storm Force delivers music built for loud speakers, live stages, and fans who still believe in authentic, guitar-driven rock!

The debut Storm Force album, along with both Fraze Gang albums are now available for a budget friendly download of $5,99 each at bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com

Band Members:

• Patrick Gagliardi – Lead Vocals

• Greg Fraser – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

• Mike Berardelli – Bass Guitar

• Roger Banks – Drums

Production:

• Produced and Mixed by Darius Szczepaniak

• Strada XR Atmos Studio, Mississauga, ON

• Recorded at Storce Recording, Niagara Falls, ON

Additional Musicians:

• All keyboards by Mike “Benny” Bedrosian, except on “Between The Lines,” performed by Ray Coburn.

• Margaret Maria – Cello on “I Wasn’t Finished Loving You”

Songwriting:

• All songs written by Patrick Gagliardi and Greg Fraser, except “Saviour,” written by Greg Fraser.

Links:

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Progressive Rock Duo DATURA LODGE Present New Single "Stone" Featuring Ben Karas (THANK YOU SCIENTIST)

Fulfilling the 'rock' component of their progressive sound in true DATURA LODGE style, the new single release, "Stone", unveils the heavier side of the duo's music. Featuring Ben Karas (THANK YOU SCIENTIST) on violin, the track delivers DATURA LODGE's distinctive melodic edge with humorous contrasting lyrics. 

In this high-octane rock offering, fast-paced distorted rhythms and driving percussion are interspersed with melodic-led sections and powerful vocal harmonies. Technical guitar solos and Ben Karas's electrifying violin solo introduce further intrigue into the musical arrangement of "Stone". 

DATURA LODGE also bring a playful aspect to this new track. The minor tonality of the music intentionally 'clashes' against the nonsensical quality of the lyrics. "I was listening to Lou Reed’s 'middle-aged man era' albums a lot and love how his lyrics are rooted in reality but also very funny". Explains "W". "'Stone' is my third-rate impression of that."

The band's debut self-titled album, Datura Lodge, is scheduled for release later this year via ARQUEN Records. 

Datura Lodge was produced by DATURA LODGE and Ben Karas. Tracks 1-5 were recorded at Frightbox Recording in Passaic, NJ, while tracks 6-9 were recorded at Frost Gauntlet Recording in Lyndhurst, NJ, all with engineer Ben Karas who mixed the album. The release was mastered by Andy VanDette at Evolve Mastering. The cover artwork for Datura Lodge was created by Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat.

Across the album, DATURA LODGE is joined by Adam Holzman on keyboards and Russell Holzman performing drums, with Ben Karas lending violin to "Stone". 

About DATURA LODGE:

DATURA LODGE is the latest musical endeavor from Nicky B and “W". Based out of Bergen County, New Jersey, USA, the duo has been performing music together since their early teens. From taking to stages locally in cover bands to releasing a video performing “Starless” by KING CRIMSON with John Wetton that amassed over 350,000 views on YouTube, the duo brings an array of experiences into their new project. 

Musical inspiration is primarily drawn from legendary progressive rock acts including GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, THE MARS VOLTA, and RUSH. DATURA LODGE strives to inject approachability into their sound while delivering hard-hitting hooks. Taking a bold creative direction, the band incorporates unexpected twists and turns across their tracks.


DATURA LODGE Is:

Nicky B - bass, vocals
“W” - guitar, vocals


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CARLY PEARCE TO RELEASE FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM

Today, GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-Award winning country star Carly Pearce announces her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Honest Woman, will arrive August 28 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Pre-order, pre-add, and pre-save the album HERE , including new track “She Don’t” which dropped today alongside the album announcement. Available now on all platforms, the song further highlights Carly’s witty lyricism and love of storytelling with her traditional country sensibilities for a sure-to-be fan favorite. Watch the visualizer Below;

Co-produced by Pearce with longtime collaborator Ben West, Honest Woman sees Pearce embrace every aspect of who she was, is, and will become through narrative-driven lyrics and a sonic return to form. Including features with Riley Green, Dan Tyminski and Molly Tuttle, the album leans into her bluegrass roots and focuses on authentic country craftsmanship. Honest Woman is an ‘honest’ portrayal of life’s journey delivered by a woman who understands that it’s the fullness of time that defines you.

"When I started making Honest Woman, I found myself rediscovering who I am and why I wanted to be a country music singer in the first place,” says Pearce. “This album takes me back to the beginning of my story, where the sounds of classic country and bluegrass music shaped who I am. I’m so proud of this body of work, and I truly feel like it’s my best yet.”

Anticipation was at an all-time high during CMA Fest as the phrase “Honest Woman” was seen in various places around Nashville – from her “Carly’s Closet” charity pop-up that raised $20,000 for the CMA Foundation, to the sidewalks outside her CMA Artist of the Day panel moderated by Hillary Scott of Lady A and performances at Nissan Stadium, Billboard Live at Category 10, SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour and Spotify House – leading Pearce’s fans to speculate if Honest Womanwas the title of her forthcoming album.

In addition to today’s release, “She Don’t,” Pearce’s forthcoming album will include current single and “blockbuster duet” (Billboard) with Riley Green, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay,” along with the “delightfully snarky & sassy” (Music Row) “You Can Have Him,” “honest anthem” (Rolling Stone) “Church Girl” and the “unfiltered, introspective” (Billboard) “Dream Come True.” As Pearce is readying Honest Woman, each track continues to define “the tone for her most vulnerable era yet” (The Tennessean).

To support the album, Pearce will be performing special two-night residencies across North America. Kicking off September 10 with two nights in Detroit, Pearce will bring her “Honest Woman: Up Close” live shows presented by Conundrum Wines to intimate venues in Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Toronto and Boston before concluding with two nights in New York City. Belle Frantz will join Pearce as support.

Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, June 23 at 12pm local time with the Official Carly Pearce Fan Club presale, where members can redeem their code for tickets to the tour. To sign up for the fan club, fans can visit fanclub.carlypearce.com. General tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, June 26 at 10am local time.

CARLY PEARCE - “HONEST WOMAN: UP CLOSE” ROUTING
Thursday, September 10 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*
Friday, September 11 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall*
Wednesday, September 16 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed*
Thursday, September 17 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed*
Friday, September 18 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line*
Saturday, September 19 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line*
Sunday, September 27 – Los Angeles, CA – The Troubadour*
Tuesday, September 29 – Los Angeles, CA – GRAMMY Museum
Thursday, October 15 – Toronto, ON – Toronto Opera House*
Friday, October 16 – Toronto, ON – Toronto Opera House*
Sunday, October 18 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair*
Monday, October 19 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair*
Wednesday, October 21 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre*
Thursday, October 22  – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre*

*With support from Belle Frantz

BADSQUATCH Releases New Single "FCK"

Yet another bold release from brand new artist BADSQUATCH, the third
single from his upcoming album (due in late 2026) embodies the word
”bold” in the song’s name alone. Now he’s dropping a monstrously heavy
track, simply titled “FCK”, directly after the light-hearted second single that
was a fun and groovy 80’s workout tune.


It’s getting more and more obvious that this artist doesn’t play by the rules
that the industry has long been calling for: consistent sound and
easy-to-swallow material. Instead, this new release is once again
completely removed and different from the first two, with huge sounding
guitars, dark and thundering basslines complementing brooding drums,
and a rock vocal performance that truly digs deep with not only timbre and
delivery, but also an honest vulnerability.


This song, with its connotations toward an expletive for a title, ironically,
does not contain a single explicit word in the lyrics aside from the allusion
in the name of the piece itself. Instead, the words craft a picture of the
gut-wrenching moment one feels their heart fully break.


This text of such a powerful yet dreaded moment in life is painted with
music sounding reminiscent of alarms and panic going off inside the head
and heart. The guitars sweep from ear to ear in the mix, utilizing whammy
and wah pedals to create a really eerie baseline before things come
crashing in with the frantic energy of heavier and heavier riffs. All of this
sets the stage for the big man to belt out a story about his experience and
relationship with pain itself.


Considering the title of this song along with the full picture of the music
and lyrics, this next release helps illuminate just a little more of this
curious, new artist. BADSQUATCH seems to be carefully orchestrating
which songs he’s sharing with us first, pushing the envelope of industry
norms in modern release strategies, addressing uncomfortable subjects
once again, and sharing what appears to be deeply personal moments in
genre-defying aural statements. When asked about his inspirations behind
the music, BADSQUATCH’s usual reply is that he’s simply sharing his
experiences on the very personal journey that is discovering what it actually means to be human, and there's nothing more human than heartbreak. 


STREAM "FCK" HERE

Upcoming Tour Dates:

 

June 20th at Rosebuds - Junction City, KS
June 23rd at Goose's Bar and Grill - Papillion, NE

June 25th at Ruhlman's Steakhouse - Ashland, NE

June 26th at Hurrdat Sports Bar - Papillion, NE

June 27th at Loess Hills Harley Davidson - Pacific Junction, IA
June 30th at Reverb Lounge with Smile Empty Soul - Omaha, NE

July 3rd at Harney Street Tavern - Omaha, NE

July 10th at Brokedown Palace - Omaha, NE

July 17th - July 19th at Paradise Tropical Restaurant and Bar - Sunrise Beach, MO

 

 

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BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of COLIN PETERIK Single “Swans” Now Available on Bandcamp

BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of COLIN PETERIK. Colin is a “Power Pop” master of hooks and melodies and when you realize that his father is the legendary Jim Peterik, who co-wrote the iconic Rocky III anthem "Eye of the Tiger”, it makes complete sense. Colin is putting the finishing touches on a new album due out later this year, but in the meantime you can check out his latest single “Swans” below.

Colin talks about signing with BraveWords Records, “Giles, Michael, Tim and BraveWords have believed in me since day one, so it was exciting and surreal when they asked me to be on the label. I look forward to doing big things with them, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to join their stacked roster as a recording artist”.

Colin shares the backstory for the songs “Swans”, “My Dad (Jim Peterik) introduced me to Prefab Sprout about 5 years ago. He has showed me so much great music over the years, but this underrated British group must have slipped through the cracks!

Quickly I devoured their entire discography. I was obsessed with the lead singer/songwriter, Paddy McAloon and how he weaved words with melodies like I’ve never heard before.

“Swans” is a beautiful song from their 1997 album “Andromeda Heights”. The protagonist warns his lover that he’s bad news, and there’s still time for her to turn around. Paddy’s silky-smooth vocals express longing; using swans and foxes as metaphors.

I found myself singing it while waiting in a never-ending line at Disney World with my kids, and began working on the track that very night. When we got home, I recorded and finished the track. It was a lot of fun to get into it- I could almost feel the psychic connection with Paddy, singing his lyrics on the mic.

The original version’s production is very minimal, with no percussion, just ethereal keyboards. I decided to take it in a lo-fi hip-hop/jazz direction, which I think fits the mood well. We added some sax, flute, and horns as a finishing touch. I’m very happy with the result, and I hope Paddy has a chance to hear it someday. I’d love to meet him one day.”

"SWANS"

Produced and Performed by Colin Peterik

Lyrics by Paddy McAloon

Video created by Mark Misch

About COLIN PETERIK:

Colin Peterik is a singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Chicago, IL. His songs, including 2022’s “My Secrets” have racked up millions of plays and garnered him a loyal fanbase. His upcoming fourth solo album “That’s Cool (Or I’m Sorry)” expands on his already eclectic catalogue while focussing his sound and craft.

Links:

http://colinpeterik.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/colin_peterik_music

https://youtube.com/@colinpeterik89

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