K. MICHELLE BRINGS HER COUNTRY ROOTS TO LIFE ON NEW ALBUM JESUS & WHISKEY, OUT NOW

Today, MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse K. Michelle releases Jesus & Whiskey — a hotly anticipated album that marks her first full-length Country project. A major turning point for the Memphis-born singer/songwriter, the album offers up a fearless selection of songs drawn from her experiences in faith, resilience, self-discovery, and much more. Listen to Jesus & Whiskey below.

Out now via Real Outlawz Records, Inc. under exclusive license to This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a BBR Music Group, Jesus & Whiskey emerged from a passionate return to her Country roots, with K. Michelle tapping into lifelong inspirations like Lee Ann Womack and The Judds. As she channeled her musical heritage into the album’s intimate storytelling, she joined forces with an A-list lineup of co-writers, including ERNEST (Jelly Roll, Post Malone), Ant Clemons (Beyoncé, SZA), and Jamie Moore (Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line). A thrilling new platform for her magnetic vocals, Jesus & Whiskey brings a bold new vulnerability to K. Michelle’s songwriting while delivering her most sonically daring work to date.

Mainly produced by Kristian Bush (Brooks & Dunn), Jesus & Whiskey embodies a lush and potent brand of Country achieved with the help of esteemed musicians like guitarist Tom Bukovac (Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill) and drummer Shannon Forrest (Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts). In a stunning display of her uncompromising musicality, the album encompasses everything from the breakneck-paced “Yodel” (a wildly playful romp spotlighting the jaw-dropping yodeling skills that earned her a music scholarship to Florida A&M University) to the steel-laced and slow-burning “If It Ain’t Broke.” Along with previously released songs like the soul-baring title track and scorching power ballad “Jack Daniel’s,” Jesus & Whiskey also includes standouts like “Handle On It” — a rootsy and reflective anthem for standing tall in the face of struggle and adversity. Check out the full tracklist below.

Tonight (10/16) at The Fillmore New Orleans, K. Michelle kicks off Jesus & Whiskey Weekend: a three-night run of live dates showcasing songs from the new album alongside fan favorites from every era of her boundary-pushing career. Also including stops at House of Blues Dallas tomorrow night (10/17) and House of Blues Houston on Sunday (10/18), the celebration will include a special Meet & Greet with K. Michelle for all fans who purchase Jesus & Whiskey on-site. Click here for tickets to all three dates of Jesus & Whiskey Weekend.

The follow-up to 2023’s I’m the Problem, Jesus & Whiskey arrives as the seventh studio album in an acclaimed discography that began with K. Michelle’s GOLD-certified 2013 debut Rebellious Soul. While carving out a groundbreaking career as an artist, entrepreneur, author, executive, and more, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star has steadily built a powerful catalog including five consecutive Billboard-charting LPs along with smash hits like the PLATINUM-certified “Can’t Raise a Man” and radio-dominating “Scooch” (a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart).

Produced by Aaron “Dubba-AA” Lockhart & William “The Lottery” Mosley *
Produced by Kristian Bush +
Produced by Kristian Bush & Jeff Balding #
Produced by Jamie Moore ^

ABOUT K. MICHELLE:
 A boundary-shattering force of nature, K. Michelle has built a powerhouse career that cuts across culture, entertainment and business — boldly staking her claim as an artist, entrepreneur, author, executive, actress, television personality and restaurateur. With more than 12 million social media followers, the Memphis-born multi-threat recently joined “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and stepped into an unprecedented era by signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville for her first-ever Country album, Jesus & Whiskey. A thrilling new turn for the former “Love and Hip-Hop” star, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter’s latest LP adds to a stacked catalog that includes five consecutive Billboard-charting albums, beginning with Rebellious Soul, a 2013 release that debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and introduced the world to her one-of-a-kind mix of indomitable spirit, uncompromising candor, and deep sensitivity. Raised in a household where Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston played alongside Country icons like The Judds and Lee Ann Womack, she later earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M University thanks to her phenomenal yodeling talents. Soon after releasing her sixth studio album, I’m the Problem (a 2023 LP featuring “Scooch,” a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart), K. Michelle reconnected with her Country roots and took the stage at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, then made her CMA Fest Nissan Stadium debut in 2025 with a breathtaking performance of “Jack Daniel’s” — a fiercely personal scorcher born from her longtime desire to merge Country-leaning lyrics with smoldering R&B grooves. With Jesus & Whiskey out now, K. Michelle fully embraces the genre that first shaped her as an artist, offering a captivating collection that blends classic Country storytelling with the soulful originality that’s always defined her career.

Electronic Infused Black Metal Act OMNIKOLOSS Release "Omnisyndrom Alpha 17" Ahead Of New Full Length, Quantum Fleshdrive

With black metal at its core, OMNIKOLOSS delves further into electronic music, analogue synthesis, ambient and industrial sounds in the third studio album Quantum Fleshdrive. Across the track list, acoustic drums and guitars collide with programmed beats, field recordings and layers of synthesizers including the Moog Sub 37, Korg MS-20, Polysix, Minimoog and Juno-60. Quantum Fleshdrive will arrive on December 4, 2026, via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork. The first single, "Omnisyndrom Alpha 17," is available now. 

The narrative of "Omnisyndrom Alpha 17" questions the existence and autonomy of two nameless humans. One is trapped in a life reduced to maintenance: work, consume, recover, return, while the second appears to live beyond this system with apparent freedom. 

"Human one is imprisoned by material reality; Human two is imprisoned by perception." OMNIKOLOSS explain. "The overworld could be a protected class, a simulation, a religious illusion, a digital heaven or even the final dream produced by an exhausted brain before collapse. The world below may be hell, but the world above may only be a beautifully rendered interface hiding the same machine. One person knows they are trapped. The other has forgotten what a trap looks like."

"Omnisyndrom Alpha 17" erupts with intensity combining furious blast beats with an immersive atmosphere and an electronic march. The band's dedication to worldbuilding is shown through field recordings made around small lakes and moors including frogs and the surrounding night sounds. The electronic march is built around a sample from Tetsuo: The Iron Man.

The world behind the album takes its influence from body horror, cyberpunk and dark science fiction such as Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Akira and Blade Runner. Flesh and technology are no longer opposites. Machines move into the body, voices enter the mind, reality becomes unstable and the distinction between human and artificial slowly disappears.

Quantum Fleshdrive was produced and mixed by David Feistel at Cave Sustain, and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. Cover artwork by Karmazid, with additional layout by Johnny Doe.

Quantum Fleshdrive will be released on 12-inch vinyl: 150 x Hypnotoad Green; 100 x Fleshdrive Red. The limited edition consists of 20 special sets with Fleshdrive Red vinyl, an exclusive DIY cassette and an OMNIKOLOSS pin.

About OMNIKOLOSS:

With black metal as their foundation, the band began in 2020 with an intense writing session between Tobias Norbinski (DER ROTE MILAN) and David Feistel (STELLAR MASTER ELITE). SURVIOLENCE (CAPTAIN CAVEMEN) joined shortly after, and these initial compositions laid the groundwork for what would become OMNIKOLOSS. The addition of vocalist Khonan completed the line up and the band's focus on creating an extreme sound that is unafraid to venture further into experimental and atmospheric realms. 

Electronic music, ambient, synthwave, industrial, analogue synthesis and soundtrack influences became a key component for OMNIKOLOSS. Atmosphere and thematic concepts behind the music are just as important as traditional song structures in their writing. 

OMNIKOLOSS released Wandering Through Concrete Valleys through Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork in 2023, selling out its vinyl edition. コンクリートの谷を彷徨って II released as one 26:53 composition in 2025, also via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork, alongside a handcrafted VHS box which sold out shortly after its launch. Now in 2026, OMNIKOLOSS prepare to unveil their third sonic offering. 

Quantum Fleshdrive goes somewhere else. 

Technology is no longer just part of the environment. 

It has entered the body.

The music itself was created through the same process OMNIKOLOSS has followed from the beginning. Recordings sit next to spontaneous performances, deliberately written passages, electronic manipulation and acoustic material. Where something was recorded matters much less than what happens when these elements are put together.

Quantum Fleshdrive is not an attempt to make Black Metal sound futuristic.

It comes from a place where the distinction no longer matters.


OMNIKOLOSS Is:
Surviolence - Drums / electronic beats / additional vocals
David Feistel - Bass, synthesizers, additional guitars, sampling, production
Khonan - Vocals
Tobias Norbinski - Guitars
 

Connect With OMNIKOLOSS:
Official Website: https://www.omnikoloss.com
Bandcamp: https://omnikoloss.bandcamp.com/ 
E-Shop: https://shop.ucdeath.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omnikoloss/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDEATH
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1FH5rEnxT46coAEl4zggAf?si=Wl3AEmZvSUCg2Z5ivl0F2Q
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/omnikoloss/1679925466
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ucdeath.com

BLOOD MOTHER + ANTHROPONEURAL Collide with Two New Industrial Horror Singles

Two forces from opposite sides of the underground converge as post black metal project BLOOD MOTHER and industrial horror outfit ANTHROPONEURAL join forces for a two-track collaboration that blurs the boundaries between extreme metal, industrial techno, and cinematic horror.

Rather than simply combining genres, the collaboration treats them as different expressions of the same darkness: weight, tension, distortion, atmosphere, and release. The result is a pair of tracks built for listeners who live somewhere between the mosh pit and the warehouse floor. The offering can now be heard below.

“The New Flesh” plunges into a world of mechanical violence and psychological unease, combining the relentless physicality of industrial techno with the darker textures of extreme metal and horror cinema. Driven by pounding electronic rhythm, distorted sonic architecture, ominous melodic elements, and visceral vocal material, the track feels less like a conventional genre crossover and more like the soundtrack to something mutating in real time. It is cold, physical, hypnotic, and threatening—music for the moment when machinery, flesh, and consciousness begin to blur together.

Where "The New Flesh" feels mechanical and brutal, "The Night Fires" moves deeper into the cinematic and ritualistic. The track builds an atmosphere of nocturnal dread around heavy electronic propulsion, dark melodic textures, and the sense of something ancient moving beneath the surface.

Rather than following a traditional metal or techno structure, "The Night Fires" unfolds like a horror sequence—building tension, introducing increasingly ominous textures, and allowing the electronic and metal elements to become part of the same sonic landscape. Together, the two tracks form a natural pairing:

"The New Flesh" — the machine.

"The Night Fires" — the ritual.

Two worlds. One dark frequency. Blood Mother's visceral approach to heavy music meets Anthroponeural's obsession with industrial rhythm, horror atmosphere, and cinematic sound design, creating a collaboration that refuses to sit neatly inside either genre.

For fans of industrial metal, extreme metal, hard techno, dark electronic music, horror soundtracks, and the darker corners of underground culture, the two tracks offer a meeting point between the club and the abyss.

This isn't metal with a techno beat added.

It isn't techno dressed up in metal aesthetics.

It's something built from the same raw materials: distortion, aggression, tension, darkness, and release.

Enter the dark.

Rick Giordano, the composer behind THE LION'S DAUGHTER, has re-emerged as BLOOD MOTHER, a devastating new project that combines the post black metal horrors of TLD with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and Western Americana attitude. Forged in themes of isolation, paranoia, violence and terror, dark and synth-driven ambience coalesces with bouts of chaotic and desperate black metal, while also honing in on the grit and desolation that was no doubt inspired by Giordano’s upbringing in the rugged American heartlands. Combined with the commanding aggression of Giordano's vocal attack, BLOOD MOTHER offers the score to your own personal horror film.

BLOOD MOTHER recently debuted its first studio album, which can be found at THIS LOCATION and can be ordered via the official webstore HERE or via Bandcamp HERE.

Giordano is accompanied on this self titled debut album by Erik Ramsier, long time drummer and percussionist for the Lion's Daughter, with artwork by renowned graphic novelist The Salamander King.

ANTHROPONEURAL is a dark electronic entity operating at the intersection of hard industrial techno, extreme metal, and cinematic horror.

Built from pounding rhythms, distorted electronics, ominous synths, and ritualistic sound design, Anthroponeural creates music that feels less like a genre and more like an environment—somewhere between a warehouse rave, a horror film, and a descent into something primal.

The sound draws from hard techno, industrial, metal, horror cinema, and experimental electronics, combining relentless physicality with dark cinematic atmosphere.

Ritual-grade techno from the abyss.

The cover artwork for BLOOD MOTHER's self-titled debut was created by The Salamander King

Rick Giordano, the composer behind THE LION'S DAUGHTER, is re-emerging as BLOOD MOTHER, a devastating new project that combines the post black metal horrors of TLD with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and Western Americana attitude. Forged in themes of isolation, paranoia, violence and terror, dark and synth-driven ambience coalesces with bouts of chaotic and desperate black metal, while also honing in on the grit and desolation that was no doubt inspired by Giordano’s upbringing in the rugged American heartlands. Combined with the commanding aggression of Giordano's vocal attack, BLOOD MOTHER offers the score to your own personal horror film.

Accompanied on this self-titled debut album by Erik Ramsier, longtime drummer and percussionist for the Lion's Daughter, with artwork by renowned graphic novelist The Salamander King, BLOOD MOTHER isn’t just a reboot, but rather a reinvention. While it still draws from many of THE LION'S DAUGHTER’s original influences, and therefore, the project also defies generic classification much like its predecessor, BLOOD MOTHER is still a clear evolution from what came before. “After 18 years of releasing music and touring the world, the daughter had to die so that the mother could live,” explains Giordano of the new project.

As a fully independent entity, BLOOD MOTHER has no chains, no bounds, and no master. Self-releasing this project with the help of world renowned independent artist manager Wolf Mountain Productions, Giordano is paving his own path and asserting his dominance over the oppressive music industry. Like a renegade cowboy, he joins the ranks of other modern artists who have abandoned all standards and practices to usher in a new era of artist ownership and DIY supremacy. “I've never been a person that neatly fits in with any group, or made music that neatly fits into any category, so it just makes sense to operate independently,” Giordano explains. “I also look at the current state of the music and most of the bands that are popular now, and think why the fuck would I want anything to do with that?”

Like a ghost riding out from the desert, Blood Mother is here to paint the town a shade of red found only in Hell... before burning it all to the ground.

Lineup:
Rick Giordano: Guitar, bass, synth, vocals

Erik Ramsier: Drums

For Fans Of: Ulver, Darkspace, Blut Aus Nord, Cult of Luna, Sunn O))), Wayfarer

Cover Artist: The Salamander King

Album Credits:

Mixing by Ryan Wasoba

Mastering by Joel Hatstat

Distribution/management: Wolf Mountain Productions

Links:

WEBSTORE

BANDCAMP

INSTAGRAM

YOUTUBE

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NEW ALBUM: Ray Hawthorne & His Red Flags "Can't Be Trusted"

Pop punk's most lovable liability, Ray Hawthorne, returns today with his brand new record, "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted", alongside his latest single, "Bummer". A bleak outlook meets a big heart as Ray Hawthorne confronts the fear that loving him means signing up for a lifetime of emotional heavy lifting. Listen to "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" in full, HERE.

On "Bummer", Ray Hawthorne is already looking for the dark clouds in a future that hasn't happened yet. Caught between wanting a life with someone and convincing them that they're better off without him, he turns his own pessimism into a painfully self-aware confession. Serving as a love song from someone who's great at keeping their walls up, Ray Hawthorne can't help but worry if they're still waiting on the other side.

Where "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" was earnest and "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" was chaotic, "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" continues a catalog that treats humor, self-awareness, and self-destruction as adjacent concepts. As a whole, Ray Hawthorne leans into emotional whiplash and damage control on his earlier records, while "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" (produced by Pete Zen) is aimed at the part of the cycle where the damage has already become too familiar.

Fans can catch the music video for "Habits (ft. Pouyan Afkary of Scary Kids Scaring Kids)" on the big screen at Halloween Horror Nights: Los Angeles throughout the month of October.

Taking full advantage of the quotation marks that I've allotted him for a quote on the release of "Bummer", Ray Hawthorne shares:

"Potential hot take here. I really don’t like anime. There are a few exceptions to this though. Yu-Gi-Oh, obviously, but I think that’s mostly because I enjoy the card game. Digimon was also my shit when I was a kid. It felt like Pokémon for grown ups through the eyes of a 10 year old. But recently I’ve started watching Death Note again. And for all the flack I give anime, Death Note might be one of my favorite shows of all time. The concept is so fun, and it’s just like a really high stakes cheesy noir thriller. I swear most of the time it’s just internal monologues and exposition. Everything is so smart and so stupid at the same time, it’s like the perfect combination. This is a long winded way of saying that I like things that are both stupid and smart. So as far as my songs go, we’ve got stupid on lock. Stupid all day. But hopefully, every once in a while, they can be a bit clever at times too. At face value, I think “Bummer” comes across as a stupid pop punk hook, but I think there might be slightly more under the surface if you care to look."

Celebrating the release of "Ray Hawthorne Can't Be Trusted" with the modesty of a man who wrote his own warning label, Ray Hawthorne adds:

"There have been far too many debates about what “the best” trilogy is. Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, or Pitch Perfect (which is the correct answer). I’m not here to tell you my third album is anywhere close to being mentioned in that discussion, but I am here to tell you that it IS my third album. So like it or not, this is a trilogy now. A trilogy of bad decisions and trying (but failing) to come out better off for it. I had no idea when I made that first album that anyone would care enough for a third. Hell, I didn’t even know anyone wanted a first album if we’re being real. So this is just cool to me. And as much as I joke around, I never take that for granted. So here’s to hoping this one at least holds up better than Godfather 3."

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjianof 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 previous 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 Hawthorneis proudly one of the most unapologetically honest voices modern pop-punk.

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

Stoned Jesus Premiere 'Songs to Moon'

After topping best of 2025 lists with the scorching opener to their forthcoming album trilogy, heavy progressive rockers Stoned Jesus are leaping into the darkest, most daring and introspective phase of their career with Songs to Moon.

Songs to Moon comes out tomorrow, Friday, October 16 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all seven luminous songs today below:

“We started The Songs trilogy last year with Songs to Sun, which is a loud and heavy album that’s big on choruses and meaty riffs” Sydorenko says. “While still heavy and catchy, Songs to Moon follows a similar trajectory to Led Zeppelin III, Opeth’s Damnation or Jar of Flies by Alice In Chains. The songs are recognizably Stoned Jesus, but they are bolder, more haunting and introspective than anything we’ve done before”.

Pre-order Songs to Moon

https://orcd.co/stonedjesussongstomoon

No height is too steep for Stoned Jesus to climb. After 15 years of exploring everything from doom metal and psychedelia to grunge and art rock, the heavy progressive trailblazers are hitting the road in search of even more expansive creative peaks.

The Songs trilogy spans all sides of Stoned Jesus. The darker, more introspective Songs to Moon opens in the large shadows of its predecessor with “Under the Skin”, a loud and heavy slab of post-metal that plunges the album into darkness like the setting sun. The existential shroud that hung over Songs to Sun continues to weigh on Sydorenko. “Still I’m falling down / From high above”, he sings with cool remove amidst the catchy doomgaze that's expertly weaved into lead single “Velvet”.      

Mini-prog-opera “Jackal” features the band at their most theatrical. Smack in the middle of the tracklist (and falling precisely halfway through the entire trilogy), the melancholic “Syzygy” configures one melody from each Songs to… album into their first-ever instrumental track. But even on their darkest and moodiest record, Stoned Jesus can’t be confined to just one shade of blue.  

During its final lap, Songs to Moon strips down to acoustic guitar and Sydorenko’s hushed vocals. “And when the sun goes down / It brightens up my mood”. As the dreamy desperation of “Window In My Room” fades beneath the stark reminder of closer “One More Empty Day”, Stoned Jesus return to earth weary but wise beyond their years.  

With Songs to Moon, Stoned Jesus take a giant leap into the darkest, most daring and deeply moving territory of their career.  

Catch Stoned Jesus this fall as they debut Songs to Moon on European stages.

Stoned Jesus 2026 European Festival Dates

October 30 - Vallet, France @ WeStill Fest [TICKETS]

Following in the steps of Led Zeppelin III, Opeth’s Damnation or Alice In Chain’s Jar of Flies, during its final lap, Songs to Moon strips down to acoustic guitar and Sydorenko’s hushed vocals. “And when the sun goes down / It brightens up my mood”. As the dreamy desperation of “Window In My Room” fades beneath the stark reminder of closer “One More Empty Day”, Stoned Jesus return to earth weary but wise beyond their years and ready to explore the next frontier.  

Recording Lineup
Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals
Yurii Ciel - Drums, Backing Vocals

Live Lineup

Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar

Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals

Ihor Biriuchenko - Drums, Percussion
   
Production Credits
Producer - Igor Sydorenko
Sound Engineer - Andy Rosczyk

Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Karl Daniel Lidén

Recording Studio

Goblin Sound Studio in Cologne, Germany

Mixing and Mastering Studio

Studio Tri-Lamb, Sweden

Cover Art
Vadym "Karaska" Karasiov

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GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES Unleash New Single "Fading Away" + Visualizer

Today, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES are pleased to unleash their new single “Fading Away,” another extract from the highly anticipated new album ‘Disintegrate,’ set for release on November 20, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.

Girish Pradhan comments:

“'Fading Away' is perhaps one of the most intense songs on the album. If our very first release, 'Angel,' were a movie built around the message 'I don’t wanna fade away,' then this song would be its darkest chapter. A point in the story where the fight to hold on meets the feeling of being left behind by a world that has already moved on.”

“Another wasted sunset, my life flashes in front of my eyes… A time-lapse leading to my grave. But the world has already moved on… And I’ve been too blind to see… I don’t know whether it cares or not… But I know I feel distant to it. With 'Fading Away,' we hope to reach those who have felt this way, reminding them that even in their darkest moments, they are not alone,” he adds.

Watch the Visualizer for “Fading Away”Below:

The band recently announced that they will support Guns N’ Roses on November 14th in Bangalore, India.

They commented:

“Supporting GNR for the third time is a surreal feeling, considering how small we started and how far we’ve come as a band. It used to be a daydream that nobody would dare to dream, especially in a relatively hidden Himalayan state like Sikkim. This is literally us living our dreams!”

Over the last few years, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES have evolved from one of India’s best-kept hard rock secrets into a truly international force. Fueled by extensive European touring and a widely acclaimed appearance on the hit American television show “America’s Got Talent,” the band has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its audience far beyond its homeland and earning recognition among rock fans across the globe.

Now, with their highly anticipated new album for Frontiers Music Srl, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES take another step forward. While staying true to the melodic hard rock and classic heavy metal foundations that have always shaped their sound, the band has also explored some new territory on ‘Disintegrate.’

The band comments:

“With this album, we just wanted to play around with the sound a bit. It’s heavier, groovier and darker in places, with some alternative elements coming through, but it still feels like GATC. We didn’t want to overthink it. We just went with what sounded good."

They continue, “There are definitely some different sides of us on this record, both musically and lyrically, and we just want our old and new fans to hear it for themselves.”

At the heart of it all is frontman Girish Pradhan, whose unmistakable voice continues to set the band apart. Possessing a rare combination of power, range, grit, and emotion, Girish channels the spirit of great rock singers of the past while maintaining a personality and charisma that are entirely his own.

This new release captures a band continuing to grow while staying true to the spirit, passion, and songwriting that have defined GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES from day one.

‘Disintegrate’ is the sound of GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES moving forward while remaining true to who they are.

Pre-Order 'Disintegrate' HERE

Line Up:

Girish Pradhan - Vocals, Rhythm Guitars

Yogesh Pradhan - Bass, Keyboards, Production

Suraz Sun - Lead Guitars

Nagen Nags - Drums

New Jersey's RAISED ON CANDY unveil 'Red M&M', teasing follow-up to Steve Albini-produced debut album

New Jersey alt-rock outfit Raised On Candy presents 'Red M&M', the second taste of their new album 'Play Marbles on the Turnpike', out in mid-November via Magic Door Record Label. Beneath its pull, the track hints at something far more unsettling, where desire and menace become difficult to separate. Its cryptic imagery and creeping sense of unease lend the song a dark, almost surreal quality.

Raised On Candy is Joe Penna (vocals, guitars) and Scotty Imp (drums, cymbals). Formed from the ashes of the band Buteo, Raised On Candy is the next step in the evolution of their music, weaving old school indie-rock and post-punk nuggets into tasty sonic delicacies. They've always called Montclair, New Jersey their home base. Scotty lives there and, while Joe lives in Riverside, Connecticut, he was born in Montclair and grew up in the nearby community of Toms River.  

'Red M&M' is the second offering from a record that finds the duo expanding their noisy, hook-heavy sound without losing their wonderfully unruly edge. Built to hit hard, take this album takes multiple unexpected turns, the effect resonating well after the ride stops.

Raised On Candy produced this album together with Ray Ketchem (Guided By Voices, Luna, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, The Dambuilders), who also engineered, mixed and mastered it at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair. With a minimalist interplay of melodic vocals, slow burn builds and massive hooks, precise rhythms unite with pyro-friendly guitars, transforming chaos into sharp, noisy rock.

"This song is about someone who wants what someone else has and is using fear as a means of obtaining it, disguised as seduction. Before it’s too late, the spell is broken and the tables turn," explains Joe Penna.

"It's all about the atmospherics that are present throughout the song, which slowly wind their way to an inevitable, mortal confrontation.  It reminds me a lot of an epic David vs Goliath battle, with the underdog eventually rising up and taking out that big ol’ bully once and for all."

In September, Raised On Candy shared 'Pickle Eyes', a tightly wound blast of melodic tension and explosive guitar-driven release.  Equal parts melodic earworm and noisy joyride, the track barrels out of the gate with wiry guitars, explosive rhythms and an unmistakably off-kilter charm. It's a tantalizing glimpse of an album that promises sharp hooks, combustible guitars and plenty of glorious left turns.

Scotty and Joe met over 20 years ago through a mutual friend, but it wasn't until after the demise of Joe's band Transit Belle around 2005 that they would collaborate. They formed the band Buteo, which eventually parted ways around 2010 after releasing one album and touring. While Joe pretty much stopped playing music, Scotty continued playing drums in Overlake and Stuyvesant, the latter of which he still plays with today. In 2022, Joe returned to songwriting, leading to the birth of Raised On Candy.

Raised On Candy's self-titled debut album was recorded with legendary producer-engineer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant & Jimmy Page, The Breeders, Bush, Cheap Trick) at Electrical Audio and mastered by Matthew Barnhart (Superchunk, The New Pornographers, Bob Mould, The Mountain Goats) at Chicago Mastering Service. This would be one of the last records Steve ever worked on before passing away in May, adding a whole new level of emotion to this album, which would be released in July 2024.

"Joe had previously worked with Steve on a record for his band Transit Belle in 2002. Working with Steve was amazing.  He made so many records we love; it was a no-brainer. He provided a ton of creative input into how the record should sound, and also added subtle but noticeable effects to make things amazing, as well as providing a ton of input as to the overall mix and vibe of the songs." 

On October 13th, 'Red M&M' is online everywhere digitally, includingSpotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Play Marbles On The Turnpike' album, now available for pre-order, will be released on November 13th.

CREDITS
Music written by Joe Penna and Scotty Imp
Lyrics written by Joe Penna
Joe Penna - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Synths
Scotty Imp - Drums, Cymbals, Percussion, Piano, Backing Vocals
Produced by Raised On Candy with Ray Ketchem
Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Ray Ketchem
Recorded at Magic Door Recording, Montclair, NJ from October 2025 to June 2026
Artwork design by Ray Ketchem
Released by Magic Door Record Label
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Epic Heavy Metal Newcomers UNCHAINED Unleash Anthemic New Single, "Warrior Heart"

From the battle-scarred strongholds of Portland, OR rises a new force in epic heavy metal: UNCHAINED VENGEANCE. The newcomers are pleased to now make their debut with 'Unbound and Unforgiving,' an anthemic offering with epic soundscapes that conjure the feeling of valiantly riding into battle on horseback with sword and mace in hand. The band is now unleashing the second single from the forthcoming opus, "Warrior Heart," which can now be heard below:

'Unbound and Unforgiving' is due on October 30, 2026 via Nameless Grave Records. It can be pre-ordered now HERE.

UNCHAINED VENGEANCE'a Nick Wusz comments on the song, "Look deep inside yourself, into the depths of forgotten dreams, and battles past...that is where you will find your heart. From Birth, through Present Day, and into the Future, you will walk alone, unafraid, knowing that you hold the ultimate key to everlasting hope....your WARRIOR HEART will never dim!"

From the battle-scarred strongholds of Portland, Oregon rises a new force in Epic Heavy Metal: UNCHAINED VENGEANCE.

Forged by the union of powerhouse vocalist Nick Courtney (former member of Vicious Rumors and the acclaimed Iron Maiden tribute band Fear of the Dark) and multi-instrumentalist Nick Wusz (of Dolven and Travellers Rest), UNCHAINED VENGEANCE arrives with their debut full-length assault, Unbound and Unforgiving.

This is a journey into an age long forgotten—an time where honor outweighs gold, where warriors carve their legends in steel, and where the sword triumphs over sorcery. Across ten triumphant tracks, UNCHAINED VENGEANCE unleashes a relentless barrage of thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, galloping rhythms, and heroic melodies destined to echo across the battlefield.

From the bond between warrior and blade in "The Whisper of Sorrowsbane," to the condemnation of false champions in "False Knight," and the bittersweet return to a fallen homeland in "Only Ruins Remain," Unbound and Unforgiving weaves tales of courage, loss, revenge, and redemption. Majestic acoustic passages and contemplative interludes, masterfully performed by dungeon synth maestro Fen Walker, provide moments of reflection before the next charge into glory.

Adorned with breathtaking cover art by Silvana Massa and a battle-ready logo crafted by Brendan Elliot, this debut stands as a banner for all who still believe in the warrior spirit.

Raise your steel. Break your chains. March into the fire.

The age of UNCHAINED VENGEANCE has begun.

Carved in blood…Forged in fire…Unbound and Unforgiving

Lineup:

Nick Courtney - Vocals

Nick Wusz - Guitars, bass, drums

Interlude Tracks 1,4,7, and 10 by Fen Walker

Album credits:

Music recorded at Cirrus Studios, in Portland, Oregon by Nick Wusz

Vocals recorded at Perfect Audio, Vancouver, Washington

Mixed and Mastered by Pooya Entezari at Perfect Audio

Layout by Obscure Visions

Cover Artist: Silvana Massa

Logo Artist: Brendan Elliott

For fans of: Hammerfall ('Glory to the Brave' era), Doomsword, Crescent Shield, and Iron Maiden.

Pre-orders: https://linktr.ee/UnchainedVengeance

Links:

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YOUTUBE

The cover artwork was created by Silvana Massa

Danheim Release New Single “Urblod”

DANHEIM, the Nordic folk and ambient project of Copenhagen-based producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen, have released “Urblod” via Season of Mist. The single follows Heimferd, the project’s first album for the label, and turns back toward the explicit mythological storytelling of Danheim’s earlier work.

“I wanted this track to feel like a chant reaching back beyond the gods, toward the oldest beings in Norse mythology”, Olsen says. “The Jötnar are not simply monsters or enemies of the gods: they represent something much older -primordial forces, and the untamed world from which everything else emerges.”

Stream “Urblod” Below:

Danheim’s latest album, Heimferd, is out now on Season of Mist.

Order & Stream

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“Urblod” is a ritualistic chant dedicated to the Jötnar and the primordial beings of Norse mythology, the ancient powers associated with the world before and beyond the ordered realm of the gods. It draws on figures including Ymir, Bergelmir, Þrúðgelmir, Bölþorn, Bestla and Hræsvelgr, and evokes an older, untamed layer of the mythology: creation, ancestry, wilderness, and the forces from which both gods and giants ultimately emerge. The track sits within Danheim’s established language of percussion, chant and ambient texture, here pointed at the cosmology that predates the gods themselves.

DANHEIM is a Nordic folk/Viking inspired project from the Copenhagen-based Danish producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen, a man with 10 years of experience in electronic and ambient music – focusing on Nordic Folk and Viking age inspired music with a certain Nordic authenticity or mood. Danheim’s music is often composed of ideas and stories based on the darker side of the Viking period, inspired or consisting of Nordic Mythology, old Danish folklore, and a vivid imagination.

Danheim hit 1 billion streams across streaming platforms in 2022, has 585.000 subscribers on YouTube, with music featured in multiple seasons of the popular TV show Vikings.

Early information: Singer-songwriter Reidar Schæfer Olsen, (born in 1985, Brøndby, Denmark), transitioned to focus on music in the early 2000s and has been composing music almost continuously ever since, alongside doing radio shows and starting the indie label Fimbul Records.

With a passion for songwriting running through his veins from an early age, Reidar Olsen’s Viking-inspired music and dark melodies have broadened the Nordic folk genre and inspired millions of listeners around the world, bringing them back in time with a blend of his imagination and creativity.

“A deep connection to his Danish roots and heritage fueled his interest in the Nordic Folk/Viking genre, prompting the creation of Danheim and his indie label Fimbul Records.”

Ǽttartrú, a self-made Scandinavian belief system that reconnects oneself with their ancestors.

Line-up:
Reidar Schæfer Olsen — Musician, Songwriter, Producer & Singer

Follow Danheim:
Website: https://danheimmusic.com/

Travelling Merchant: https://danheim.travelling-merchant.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/danheim

Bandcamp: https://danheim.bandcamp.com/

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Danheim

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/danheim_music

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1J1DiyVfll4d0cos64VSZb

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/danheim/1192810980

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC0SoUdSI7Xb3L7vQpXrFseA

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/11662773

Alt-rock icon CHRIS CONNELLY teases 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' (on JOHN CALE) ahead of new album celebrating LOU REED

Iconic Scottish-born Chicago-based artist Chris Connelly will be releasing his new album 'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed' via Shipwrecked Industries with distribution by Virtual Label. This colossal 21-track offering is a bombastic reflection on artistic inheritance, tracing how Reed’s restless, confrontational sensibility helped shape Connelly’s own creative identity.

Ahead of that, Connelly presents 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola', following the lead tracks 'Nothin' But A Rock Song' and 'House of 70's'. He explains, "'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' is a postmortem on John Cale being fired from the Velvet Underground. Like'House of 70's', the timeline whirls with events of the time: it's 1968, Valerie Solanas has shot Andy Warhol, 'White Light/White Heat' was a sonic hammer on the hippie dream, and Lou sent Sterling Morrison round to John's apartment to fire him."

'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed' presents a unique mix, including Lou Reed compositions -- spanning his career from the Velvet Underground onwards -- and songs penned by Connelly, detailing the creative and often turbulent path of Reed's life from his teenage years through to his death in 2013.

Moving between tenderness, menace, alienation, decadence and damaged beauty, Reed is treated not simply as an influence to be celebrated, but as a catalyst for an entire way of making music. The result is both deeply personal and deliberately expansive: a record about finding your own voice by wrestling with the voices that came before you, and about how an artist’s work can become part of another's emotional and creative vocabulary.

'Doo Wop In The Dark' echoes Connelly's acclaimed 2022 album 'Eulogy to Christa: A Tribute to the Music & Mystique of Nico' - one of the most unique, tragic and misunderstood female artists in the history of modern music. Similarly, this new album is dedicated to the wildfire, tempestuous spirit of Lewis Allan Reed (a.k.a. Lou Reed), as well as Chris's dear friend Zak Boerger (1973 -2025).

While mostly produced by Connelly and his Sons of the Silent Age bandmate Alan Holden Berliant, four tracks from this album were produced by Chris Bruce (Meshell Ndegeocello, Seal, Aaron Neville, Bob Dylan, The Waterboys, Sheryl Crow). Mixed by Berliant and Bruce from 2023 to 2026, this record was mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering.

Connelly shares a story to highlight the meaning of this album to him:
"The kid was out shopping with his mother: a mandated, boring, endless Saturday afternoon. Spring, maybe summer, 1974. Downtown Edinburgh, some department store. On Princes Street, she shopped; he wandered aimlessly from the toys to the records. He was too old for toys, and didn’t really care about records – not yet – but something caught his nine year-old eye: a nightmarish yet beautiful photo of a strange yellow ghost. Not man not woman, all ghost, as yellow as the sodium street light that illuminated the streets there at night. The ghost seemed to be dancing, arms aloft, blurry jewelry, black lips, dead eyes. It was the Rock N Roll animal.
 
Fast forward to 2026, and 52 years later the same kid is still obsessed with the same photo. The same kid ended up buying the record in the late 70s or early 80s when he was informed by everything that this untamable spirit was every bit the drug dervish, serpent king of NYC, and the encapsulation and custodian of all the real rock myths, along with Iggy, Bowie, and The Dolls."
 
That kid is Chris Connelly, who now brings us 'Doo Wop In The Dark' -- arguably his finest work to date -- along with supporting videos, select live dates, and sleeve notes by Lou Reed biographer Aidan Levy (author of https://aidan-levy.com/books/).

An alternative music icon, Connelly has been making music for over four decades. Since his days with Fini Tribe, he has consistently pushed the creative envelope through such projects as Ministry, The Revolting Cocks and Pigface, as well as his solo work (with over 20 releases) or the four books he has authored. 2025 brought Fini Tribe's 3-disc anthology "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987', preceded by 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1', an album dedicated to his beloved Edinburgh and 'The Birthday Poems' featuring Monica Queen (Belle and Sebastian, Thrum). 

On October 16th, 'Doo Wop In The Dark' will be released everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp, where it is also available as a limited edition two-CD set. A selection of tracks is also being made available on vinyl.

ALBUM CREDITS
Chris Connelly - vocals, guitar, harmonium, bass, keyboards, glockenspiel
Chris Bruce - guitar, programming, bass, keyboards, pedal steel guitar
Alan Holden Berliant - guitar, keyboards, bass, programming

Jebin Bruni - additional keyboards on 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola'

Produced by Chris Connelly & Alan Holden Berliant,

except 'Babyface', 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola', 'Doin’ The Things That We Want To' and 'One Too Many Mysteries' produced by Chris Bruce

Mixed by Alan Holden Berliant & Chris Bruce in Chicago & New York (2023-2026)

Mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering
Liner notes by Aidan Levy
Cover photography by Derick Smith
Cover layout by Kimberly Blessing
Published by: Sony/ATV Music, Universal Music Group, Sister Ray Enterprises, Concord Music
© and ℗ 2026 Chris Connelly - All rights reserved

Released by Shipwrecked Industries LLC

'Nothin' But A Rock Song' video produced by Iain Mutch a.k.a. Walkerandwilliam
'House of 70's' video produced by Someoddpilot Studios
Directed and edited by Chris Eichenseer
Dancers: Kira Ledholm, Jay Drenkel
Management: Kimberly Blessing at Shipwrecked Industries
Chris Connelly photos by Derick Smith
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR

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EVANS BLUE Release New Single "Speak" via Aphotic Records

Evans Blue has signed with Aphotic Records, marking a new chapter for the acclaimed rock band as they announce the release of their new single, “SPEAK.”The song received its radio premiere on SiriusXM Octane on October 8, 2026, introducing listeners to the next evolution of a band whose music has long given voice to the emotions people struggle to put into words.

Evans Blue has built its identity around emotionally charged rock that gives a voice to the things people struggle to say out loud. For years, the band has occupied the space where heavy, melodic rock collides with raw human emotion, building a catalog around the battles people often fight privately. Pain, anger, loss, isolation, resilience and survival aren't simply themes within Evans Blue's music. They're part of its DNA. Through songs like “Erase My Scars,” “Cold,” and “This Time It’s Different,” the band has created a lasting connection with listeners through music rooted in pain, vulnerability, honesty and perseverance.

Now, Evans Blue begins it's next chapter with “SPEAK.”

Dark, atmospheric and unflinchingly personal, “SPEAK” confronts the kind of grief that doesn't disappear with time. It changes you. The song captures the battle between everything screaming inside your head and the inability to let any of it escape, until silence itself becomes another weight to carry.

“‘SPEAK’ is about carrying loss until silence becomes its own kind of prison,” says vocalist Dan Chandler. “It’s the kind of grief that changes who you are forever. And as much as it hurt you or changed you, you won’t give up on yourself.”

That is where “SPEAK” ultimately finds its power.

“SPEAK” was written and performed by Evans Blue and produced by Chris Dawson and Evans Blue, with Dawson also handling the mix. The track was mastered by Mike Kaljian.

For bassist Joe Pitter, the process of creating the new music has also represented a personal reconnection with the creative force that brought Evans Blue together in the first place.

“Working on these songs has given back an appreciation for music and sharing in creativity that I didn't know I had lost. It feels like a step toward something that matters," says Joe Pitter.

This isn't about pretending the damage never happened or finding a clean ending to grief. It's about refusing to let the loss of someone else become the loss of yourself.

With “SPEAK,” Evans Blue isn't trying to recreate its past. The band is taking everything that built its identity, the weight, melody, vulnerability and honesty, and pushing it forward.

With the signing to Aphotic Records, Evans Blue is moving forward without abandoning what made the band matter to its audience in the first place. “SPEAK”carries the weight, melody, vulnerability and honesty that have defined Evans Bluewhile pushing those elements into a new era.

STREAM "Speak" HERE

Evans Blue:

Dan Chandler – Vocals
 Joe Pitter – Bass
 Parker Lauzon – Guitar
 Vlad Tanaskovic – Guitar

ATAVISTIA Release Deluxe Edition Of 'Old Gods Awaken' Alongside Focus Track, "Beneath The Elder Stone"

ATAVISTIA delves further into folk-inspired realms with the release of the deluxe edition of Old Gods Awaken via Blood Blast Distribution. The melodic death metal force is currently on tour around Canada, supported by TROLLWAR on their remaining dates. 

Founder Mattias Sippola comments on "Beneath The Elder Stone":

"'Beneath The Elder Stone' was originally going to be on the main release of Old Gods Awaken but unfortunately didn’t make the cut at the time. This track was written back in 2022 and went through drastic changes. Almost 100% rewritten. 

However, it’s a blessing in disguise that we waited to release it on the Deluxe Edition because it sounds unrecognizably better than it did during the Old Gods Awaken release cycle."

On the release of the Deluxe Edition, Sippola adds: "Releases like this Deluxe Edition will become more common with our future albums, etc. We currently have 5 albums worth of upcoming music written + bonus material."

ATAVISTIA — CANADIAN TOUR 2026

Bringing Old Gods Awaken to the live stage, ATAVISTIA's Canadian tour begins on home soil at Vancouver’s Wise Hall on September 25, where ATAVISTIA will join Finnish folk metal veterans ENSIFERUM and Greek power metal heavyweights FIREWIND. From there, ATAVISTIA will head east through British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

BC technical melodic death metal outfit OMNIESIA will accompany ATAVISTIA for shows in Kamloops, Calgary and Edmonton, while Quebec folk/melodic death metal band TROLLWAR joins the tour beginning October 3 in Sarnia and remains on the bill through the October 11 finale in Montreal.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.atavistiaofficial.com/

Oct. 10 — Oshawa, ON — The Atria — with Trollwar
Oct. 11 — Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar — with Trollwar

Old Gods Awaken showcases ATAVISTIA’s most folk-inspired material to date. Featuring shorter, catchier, and more direct compositions, the record reflects the band’s evolving creative direction while staying rooted in their signature sound. Drawing influence from folk metal, black metal, and a wide spectrum of styles in between, the album captures the band’s commitment to following inspiration wherever it leads.

Known for their fluid approach to genre and songwriting, ATAVISTIA continues to push boundaries while maintaining the essence that defines them.

Old Gods Awaken was produced, mixed and mastered by Mattias Sippola. The album was recorded at Atavistic Studios by Mattias Sippola and Max Sepulveda. Cover artwork for the release was created by Costin Chioreanu. 

ATAVISTIA Lineup:

Mattias Sippola - Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda - Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan - Guitar
Spencer Budworth - Bass, Vocals

FINGER ELEVEN RELEASE NEW MAXI-SINGLE "LAST NIGHT ON EARTH" — ARE THEY GETTING A NEW SINGER?

Multi-platinum hard rock institution and one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time FINGER ELEVEN unveil a brand new maxi-single of their fan favorite single ''Last Night On Earth,'' out now via Better Noise Music. The release showcases the depth and dynamics of the song, offering a fascinating perspective on "Last Night On Earth" from multiple angles — and heralds the arrival of a fully-loaded Deluxe Version of their most recent album, Last Night On Earth, on November 6. Pre-order Last Night on Earth (Deluxe Edition) here. 

Listen to "Last Night on Earth" maxi-single below.

In tandem with the release, the band launched a special global campaign to find the perfect guest to accompany them on the track. Fans may either add their own vocals or remix the instrumental and post their ensuing creations on social media with the #F11LastNightDuet. Watch what singer Scott Anderson has to say here. 

Anderson says, "We have always loved the idea of turning 'Last Night on Earth' into a duet. Putting the #F11LastNightDuet idea out to the artist community and leaving the creative boundaries open is key. We hope artists will bring their own style and emotion — whether by adding lyrics, adjusting the arrangement, or working within the existing framework. I'm excited to hear the different interpretations. I have no idea what to expect, and that’s exactly what I love about it."

Watch the official video for the original version of the song here.

In other news, FINGER ELEVEN are set for an upcoming 12-city UK tour with SOiL. The tour begins on October 30 at Brighton's Chalk, followed by performances in Hull, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester, Bristol, and more. The run concludes on November 14 at London's Electric Ballroom. In March 2027, the band will return to Canada for the Last Night on Earth Tour. See the full list of tour dates below. 

One of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, FINGER ELEVEN — Scott Anderson(vocals), James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar), Sean Anderson (bass), and Steve Molella (drums) — have amassed north of 1 billion overall career streams. The Toronto-based band has released a series of consecutive international hit albums and chart-topping singles, setting radio records with "Paralyzer" and "One Thing." After celebrating their legacy with a "Greatest Hits" collection, the band entered a new chapter with Last Night On Earth, featuring the #1 Rock hits "Adrenaline" and "The Mountain." 

FINGER ELEVEN ON TOUR:
10/30 — Brighton, UK — Chalk*
10/31 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK’s Steel Mill*
11/1 — Hull, UK — Asylum*
11/3 — Glasgow, UK — The Garage (Attic)*
11/4 — Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK — Digital*
11/5 — Great Yarmouth, UK — Hard Rock Hell Festival XIX
11/6 — Nottingham, UK — Rock City*
11/7 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz Manchester*
11/10 — Northampton, UK — Roadmender*
11/11 — Southampton, UK — The 1865*
11/12 — Torquay, UK — The Foundry*
11/13 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy Bristol*
11/14 — Camden, UK — Electric Ballroom*
3/3 — Thunder Bay, Canada — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
3/5 — Winnipeg, Canada — Club Regent Event Centre
3/6 — Saskatoon, Canada — Capitol Music Club
3/7 — Saskatoon, Canada — Capitol Music Club
3/9 — Lloydminster, Canada — Vic Juba Community Theatre
3/11 — Grand Prairie, Canada — Better Than Fred's
3/12 — Grand Prairie, Canada — Better Than Fred's
3/14 — Prince George, Canada — CN Centre
3/15 — Kamloops, Canada — Sagebrush Theatre
3/16 — Victoria, Canada — McPherson Playhouse
3/18 — Nanaimo, Canada — Port Theatre
3/19 — Campbell River, Canada — Tidemark Theatre
3/20 — Vancouver, Canada — Commodore Ballroom
3/22 — Vernon, Canada — Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
3/23 — Trail, Canada — Charles Bailey Theatre
3/25 — Cranbrook, Canada — Key City Theatre
3/26 — Red Deer, Canada — Red Deer Memorial Centre
3/27 — Tsuut’ina, Canada — Grey Eagle Event Centre
3/30 — Sherwood Park, Canada — Festival Place
3/31 — Camrose, Canada — Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
4/2 — Regina, Canada — Casino Regina
4/3 — Brandon, Canada — Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
4/5 — Prince Albert, Canada — EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts

FINGER ELEVEN ONLINE:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY  

HANABIE. Unleash New Single "Bari Bari Buddy" Ending Theme Song For Anime Series 'Reincarnated As A Sword II' via Sony Music Japan

Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, dynamic Harajuku-core sensation HANABIE. have released their latest offering, "Bari Bari Buddy" via Sony Music Japan. Written by vocalist Yukina and guitarist/vocalist Matsuri, the single serves as the ending theme song for the upcoming anime series 'Reincarnated as a Sword II'. Speaking about the song, the band shared:

"We’ve created an epic, larger-than-life song that perfectly captures Fran and Teacher’s grand adventure!

The chorus is something everyone can sing along to, so I hope you’ll join us and get hyped together.

And through this series, I hope we can all become totally badass Buddies!"

HANABIE. fans can also look forward to the band's upcoming new album 'UMAMI', out on Wednesday, December 2 with details forthcoming. Stream "Bari Bari Buddy" here, and keep your eyes peeled for more HANABIE. news coming soon.

ABOUT HANABIE.:

HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSUcame together for a high school club activity. With the addition of CHIKA in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image—their sound is a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, capturing fans at home and abroad. Their hit single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has amassed over 12 million views on YouTube and 5.4 million views on TikTok.

In December 2024, HANABIE. unleashed their EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, followed by their latest EP, HOT TOPIC, released on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

2023 marked the beginning of their overseas ventures, and in August 2024, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. In March 2026, the quartet brought the heat on their first North American headlining tour. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage, so be sure to stay tuned for more HANABIE. news coming soon.

HANABIE. is:

Yukina

Matsuri

Hettsu

Chika

SONS OF ARRAKIS Releases "Rise of Disaster," Announces New Album 'Volume III'

Using the cinematic universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune as a creative foundation, Canada's SONS OF ARRAKIS define their sound as melange rock / cinematic Sci-Fi rock. Blending raw, riff-driven rock with storytelling, atmosphere and evolving sonic landscapes, SONS OF ARRAKIS is preparing to release the full length Volume III on January 22, 2027, via Black Throne Productions. The new single "Rise of Disaster," featuring guest vocals by Luc Bourgeois (SANDVEISS), provides a first glimpse of the forthcoming album. 

"'Rise of Disaster' deals with war, manipulation and the way fear, suffering and collective trauma can be exploited by political and economic powers." The band explain. "One of the major influences behind the lyrics was Naomi Klein’s The Shock Doctrine and its examination of how moments of crisis can be used to impose new forms of control.

The recurring question 'Whose side are you on?' deliberately has no simple answer. It reflects the pressure to choose between competing narratives while the same cycle of violence, destruction and retaliation continues underneath them."

Musically, "Rise of Disaster" evokes a dark soundscape. Urgent, heavy rhythms inject movement and momentum into the track's verses while the melodic choruses provide a contrasting and uplifting quality. Returning to the gloom, "Rise of Disaster" ends with a chaotic instrumental finale.

Produced by SONS OF ARRAKIS, Volume III was recorded at Red Tube Studio & Home studios with Luc Boivin, Frederic Couture & Francis Duchesne. The album was mixed and mastered by Karl Daniel Liden. Album artwork and single covers are by artist Alexandre Goulet at Goulet Design. 

Volume III will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats. 

SONS OF ARRAKIS continued to focus on live shows across 2026 returning to Europe for a festival tour including performances at Krach am Bach, Rock im Wald, Free & Easy and Sauzipf Rocks. As well as joining VOIVOD for a Western Canada tour and appearing at Infest Edmonton. Now the band are turning to focus on their next full length offering, Volume III, scheduled for release on January 22, 2027, via Black Throne Productions.


SONS OF ARRAKIS Is:
Frederic Couture - Lead singer and rhythm guitar
Francis Duchesne - Lead guitar, keyboards and percussions
Vick Trigger - Bass Guitar
Mathieu Racine - Drum

Connect With SONS OF ARRAKIS:
Official Website: https://www.sonsofarrakis.com/ 
Bandcamp: https://sonsofarrakis.bandcamp.com/music 
E-Shop: https://blackthroneproductions.com/ 
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/sons-of-arrakis/1439096020 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sonsofarrakis

ANNIHILUS MUNDI Explores Uncertainty And Future Anxiety In The New Single, "King Of Thorns"

ANNIHILUS MUNDI has released the somber new single, "King of Thorns." This mournful track comprised of folk melodies, textural instrumental layers, and vocal harmonies is a raw display of anxiety and fear of the unknown. "King of Thorns" is taken from the upcoming full-length, The Dead Sea Scrolls, scheduled for independent release on November 6, 2026.

The primary narrative themes of The Dead Sea Scrolls draw inspiration from and reference Hideaki Anno’s notorious 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and the 1997 film The End of Evangelion. "King of Thorns" briefly steps away from the dominant concept of the album to present a more vulnerable offering from composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant. 

"'King of Thorns' transformed from just a classical guitar riff into a full song in April 2020, initially titled The 'Banished One'". Daniel Saillant explains. "There is still a music video on my personal YouTube page of me in my childhood bedroom, singing and playing an early iteration of the first half of the song. This 'Banished One' and its music video were created in a few hours on the same day it was published after watching most of the United States flippantly ignore COVID guidelines and restrictions while I remained trapped in my room, trying hard not to lose it."

Musically, Saillant's inspiration for "the first half of 'King of Thorns' was Pink Floyd’s 'Money.'" Ensuring that this track is in keeping with the album's overall theme, Saillant uses the music to portray a soundscape that ties into the setting of events explored in the other tracks, "I have always loved how the cash register samples were used to create a sort of drum beat, so I chose to use a variety of mechanical samples (including a fax machine) to simulate the constant sounds [the character] Shinji is surrounded with."

The Dead Sea Scrolls explores the personal lived experiences of composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant. In a fusion of genres and artforms, ANNIHILUS MUNDI presents the central concepts through the lens of Hideaki Anno’s notorious 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and its subsequent 1997 film The End of Evangelion. 

The Dead Sea Scrolls was produced, mixed and mastered, and engineered by Daniel Saillant at Wailing Pines Productions. The album's artwork was created by Chris at Misanthropic Designs.

About ANNIHILUS MUNDI:

Formed in 2018, ANNIHILUS MUNDI is the creation of Daniel Saillant, blending elements of death metal, shoegaze, and progressive rock. His 2019 debut album Grief and subsequent releases have positioned him as a distinctive voice in the underground metal scene. Inspired by bands such as CYNIC, DEAFHEAVEN, and DREAM THEATER, Saillant continues to push musical boundaries, combining harsh and clean vocals, complex guitar arrangements, and introspective lyrics.

ANNIHILUS MUNDI is:

Daniel Saillant (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming)

Connect with ANNIHILUS MUNDI:

Bandcamp: https://annihilusmundi.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annihilusmundi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annihilusmundi/
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Enter Shikari Return With Surprise New Single "Higher Ground"

Enter Shikari today return with brand new single, the resolute and optimistic HIGHER GROUND. A totally unexpected release with no prior warning, it’s their first offering of new music since their surprise album release in April, HIGHER GROUND can be heard below. 

Frontman Rou has said of the new track

"Our music has often been about zooming out. Looking at the bigger picture on things gives us perspective, clarity, and often a strange calm in today’s relentless and difficult times. HIGHER GROUND is about just how pivotal taking the broad perspective is. Whether in our personal lives or when looking at the biggest problems that humanity faces, we often gain clarity and see connections that were previously hidden when we find time to zoom out. The track was written during the recording sessions for Lose Your Self but felt like its own entity so was parked and finished off slowly over spring and summer this year.”

The band recently announced that they will play two intimate shows later this month as a warm up to their November arena tour. These shows will also be the first since they announced their indefinite hiatus. The four-piece took to Instagram and shared this statement regarding the future of Enter Shikari, just last week.

Enter Shikari are gearing up for their biggest UK and EU headline arena tour, in November. The EU dates kick off on 3rd November at the Sporthalle in Hamburg, and include the band’s biggest ever German headline show. They will then begin the UK leg of the tour in Nottingham at the Motorpoint Arena on 13th November. They will be joined by Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys as support for both the EU and UK leg. All dates, information and tickets for all live dates can be found here.

With zero announcements or teasers, Enter Shikari surprise released their new album in April this year. Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of the world, but with glimmers of hopefulness and optimism threaded throughout. Whilst the likes of major pop stars including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber who have famously released albums out of the blue over the years, Enter Shikari managed to not only release Lose Your Self digitally, but also physically, unlike their predecessors. Listen to the album here.

Lose Your Self was preceded by the band's 2023 album A Kiss For The Whole World, which delivered their first ever UK No.1 album in the Official Charts, where they had previously scored 6 Top 10 albums! The 2024 tour of the same name included their raucous debut Wembley Arena show. Last year, Enter Shikari released Live At Wembley, making the full live show available on streaming services, and on a limited run of vinyl available at only four record stores worldwide. Fans can watch the full set here, which features footage from the first FPV (first-person view) drone to be flown live at Wembley Arena! 

During their remarkable and celebrated career, Enter Shikari have received several accolades in the form of gongs from NME, Kerrang!, Rock Sound, Heavy Music Awards and more. They have played a whopping 3000+ live shows around the world including three headline arena tours in the UK, supported the likes of The Prodigy and Linkin Park and played festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Download and Slam Dunk where they also headlined in 2023 and Warped Tour, Riot Fest and Sonic Temple in the US.

Photo credit: Kate Hook

SAOR Release Re-recorded Version of "The Awakening MMXXVI"

SAOR, the one-man Scottish atmospheric black metal project of Andy Marshall, have released "The Awakening MMXXVI," the second single from the upcoming new album Caledonia, which comes out November 6 on Season of Mist. The track is a re-recording of a song first heard on 2014's Aura, and follows lead single "Carved in Stone MMXXVI" ahead of an album revisiting five songs from Saor's first three records.

Listen to The Awakening MMXXVI Below :

The song opens on an instruction: to truly understand the essence of antiquity, learn the lore of the land and become the atavist. From there it moves through a Gaelic cry of “èirich,” meaning “rise,” and a call to follow the celestial compass beyond the illusion of God, before settling on a vow to reignite the flame, forge an iron will, and keep to the overgrown path the forefathers once trod. It is among the most direct lyric writing on the album, now carried by the scale and atmosphere Marshall always heard in it, shaped by years of live performance.

"The Awakening MMXXVI" is one of five tracks on Caledonia. Rather than a nostalgia exercise, the album presents these songs as they exist today, after years of live performance and refinement, closing a circle between early Saor and the band's current form.

Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/saorcaledonia

Caledonia does not reinvent SAOR's past. It completes it, offering listeners the chance to hear where these songs have been all along, and where, after more than a decade, Marshall has finally brought them.​

Line-up:
Andy Marshall — Composition, Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Pads

Production Credits:
Produced, mixed & mastered by Chris Fielding (https://www.chrisfielding.co.uk/).

Guest Musicians:

Carlos Vivas — Drums
Ella Zlotos — Female Vocals, Tin Whistle, Low Whistle, Uilleann Pipes
Àngela Moya Serrat — Violins

Cover Art:
Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan (https://www.instagram.com/nanirio/).

Follow Saor:
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IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW Release New Single "You Better Get Ready"

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW provides a further taste of the upcoming album with the next single release, "You Better Get Ready." This fiery upbeat track showcases the high-octane side to FUTURE NOW's warm analogue sound, awash with vocal harmonies and driving rhythms. The full length,Imperial Filth, is scheduled for release via Pajama Party on October 23, 2026.

"It's probably our fastest and most thrash oriented song to date." Explains Ian Blurton. "Lyrically it deals with people who have been thrown out onto the streets and into the cracks of society. It's a song about fighting back when You have been pushed into a corner and how a little empathy goes a long way.

This song also includes our second guest of the record (Liam Deak of TUMBLE) laying down some heavy riffing over drummer Glenn Milchem's relentless double kick."

Produced by Daryl Smith and Ian Blurton at Blurton's very own ProGold Studios, Toronto. Imperial Filth was mixed by Daryl Smith at Chemical West and Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Special guests appearing on Imperial Filth include guitarist Liam Deak of TUMBLE and Lee Rose of ACE OF WANDS performing strings. Cover art for Imperial Filth is by Lydia Sam Planetta and the layout design is by Louis Durand.

Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates:

Sat Oct 24 - Toronto - St Anne's Church
Fri Nov 13 - London - Supply and Demand
Sat Nov 14 - Montreal - Turbo Haus
Fri Nov 20 - Ottawa - House Of Targ
Sat Nov 28 - Sudbury - The Lounge
Sat Dec 5 - Hamilton - The Mule Spinner

About IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW:

FUTURE NOW is the hard-hitting rock project led by Canadian music veteran Ian Blurton. Known for their raw, powerful sound that blends classic rock, metal, and modern influences, FUTURE NOW delivers music that thrives on energy and live performance. With a lineup of seasoned musicians, the band creates guitar-driven anthems that are equal parts heavy and melodic, capturing the essence of rock’s rebellious spirit.

The creative direction of FUTURE NOW is driven by experimentation, "Everyone in this band makes their living in music, but this is a band that is meant to be a total departure from our day jobs. We can do and try pretty much anything we want and explore what is possible in the songwriting department". 

The band is preparing to unveil their next full length record, Imperial Filth on October 23, 2026, via label Pajama Party.

IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW is:

• Ian Blurton – Guitar/Vocals 

• Glenn Milchem – Drums/Backup Vocals 

• Anna Ruddick – Bass 

• Aaron Goldstein – Guitar 

Connect With IAN BLURTON'S FUTURE NOW:

• Bandcamp: https://ianblurton.bandcamp.com

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/ianblurton

• YouTube: Ian Blurton's Future Now - Topic - YouTube 

• Spotify: Ian Blurton's Future Now | Spotify 

• Apple Music: Ian Blurton's Future Now - Apple Music 

BADSQUATCH Releases New Single + Video “All My Friends Are Parasites”

Once again, in his newest single, BADSQUATCH gets gritty and he’s still not pulling any punches whatsoever.  The new track titled “All My Friends Are Parasites” is straight out of an old-school thrash catalogue complete with ripping guitars (featuring Cinthya Blackcat on lead) and a snarling attitude of somebody who is completely fed up with the people around them.  This will be the final single from his upcoming debut album, a fourteen-track mental health piece that he says is an account of his journey of learning what it is to be human.

As we grow into more knowledgeable, centered, and complete versions of ourselves, there’s a common experience that happens during stages of growth where one finally wakes up to realize that certain relationships are more one-sided than others. It’s a difficult moment to understand that people you may even love don’t reciprocate the same respect or value for the connection that you do, and when you are only pouring into others, yet they never pour back, it becomes a very draining relationship to be in.  Harder still, is learning to set new boundaries with these people as you move forward in your life on the journey to becoming the best version of yourself. Sometimes in that learning process, those boundaries can be vehemently and even harshly laid down.

BADSQUATCH’s journey to understand what it means to be human speaks on this with an explosion of exasperation in this new song. He talks of drowning in empathy, some unapologetic boundary-setting, and even straight up pointing the finger at you with a big “you suck”.  Following all of his gnashing of teeth, he does round out the song to include himself by changing the lyric to “we” all suck.  Maybe he’s reminding himself, or us, that we all can be an emotional vampire, and the journey that it is to be human involves a sense of self awareness, especially when one wants to grow.

STREAM “All My Friends Are Parasites”  HERE

Listen to “All My Friends Are Parasites” Below:

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Thursday October 8th @ Copper Dollar Ranch in Plattsmouth, NE

Friday October 9th @ Culinary Dropout in Omaha, NE

Friday October 16th @ Brokedown Palace in Omaha, NE

Friday October 23rd @ Smitty's Place in Rushville, NE

Saturday October 24th @ The Vet's Club in Valentine, NE

Thursday October 29th @ Jay's in Omaha, NE

Friday October 30th @ One More Bar in Lincoln, NE

Thurs. November 5th @ 1867 in Lincoln, NE w/ With A Vengeance (Tommy Vext) 

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