Diamante Announces New Album 'SUPERNOVA' For Release On Friday, January 8 Sumerian Records

Glamorous alt-pop powerhouse Diamante has today announced her highly anticipated forthcoming album 'SUPERNOVA', out Friday, January 8, 2027 via Sumerian Records. 'SUPERNOVA' will be Diamante's third full-length album and the latest body of original music since 2021's critically acclaimed 'American Dream' LP. In celebration of the announcement, she's released her latest offering "Hollywood Blvd" and the accompanying official video. Most recently, Diamante shared "Cool Down" after taking this year's Louder Than Life festival by storm. Pre-save 'SUPERNOVA' at the link here, listen to "Hollywood Blvd" here, and watch the official video below.

ABOUT DIAMANTE

With her iconic 80s glamour and undeniably powerful vocals, Diamante has become a beacon in today's music scene, seamlessly weaving the vibrant energy and bold aesthetics of the era while forging her own distinct identity with contemporary flair. She first turned heads with her debut album 'Coming In Hot' in 2018 soon after followed by her sophomore full-length 'American Dream' including her smash-hit reimagination of Goo Goo Dolls classic "Iris" featuring Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin), earning widespread acclaim and further propelling her into the spotlight. Diamante has toured alongside prominent acts such as Nita Strauss, Shinedown, The Pretty Reckless, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace while performing at major national festivals including Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, and Welcome To Rockville. The alt-pop powerhouse has begun a new era after signing with her new label home Sumerian Records, and released the irresistibly catchy "1987" and "All For The Glory". She then contributed to the American Psycho Comic Series Soundtrack with her spin on Pat Benatar's classic "Love Is A Battlefield", and collaborated with labelmates Kittie and The Pretty Wild for an emotional cover of Metallica's "The Unforgiven" for the Queen Of The Ring Soundtrack. With her empowering anthems and rebellious spirit, the sky is the limit as Diamante continues to prove she is a force to be reckoned with, both in the studio and on stage.

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BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. HIT FULL THROTTLE WITH NEW EP 'FOUND ON ROAD DEAD' AND "BIG ASS GUN" VIDEO

Southern California's BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. are putting the pedal to the metal with today's release of their explosive debut EP, FOUND ON ROAD DEAD, available now via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate, the Inland Empire hardcore wrecking crew has unleashed a brand new music video for the EP's pit-destroying anthem ‘BIG ASS GUN,’ directed by Chris Klumpp (156/Silence, Currents).

Clocking in at just under two minutes, ‘BIG ASS GUN’ is a relentless barrage of crushing riffs, bone-rattling breakdowns and irresistible two-step grooves. Already a fan favorite at the band's notoriously chaotic live shows, the track wastes absolutely no time getting down to business, delivering a concentrated dose of hardcore brutality designed to incite immediate headbanging and full-scale mosh pit destruction. No filler, no wasted motion, just pure, unfiltered aggression.

Stream/Purchase FOUND ON ROAD DEAD: https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/found-on-road-dead

WATCH ‘BIG ASS GUN’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

The five-track FOUND ON ROAD DEAD EP is a thunderous introduction to one of hardcore's most outrageous new acts. Hailing from California's Inland Empire, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have carved out their own lane in the heavy music underground, combining pulverizing metallic hardcore, massive breakdowns and an unapologetically over-the-top monster truck aesthetic. From the punishing assault of previously released single "DRAGGING MEAT" to the sheer blunt-force impact of "BIG ASS GUN," the EP delivers an uncompromising soundtrack to absolute mayhem.

In addition to its digital release, FOUND ON ROAD DEAD is being offered in several collectible physical editions. The limited Black Tire Edition, a 10-inch tire-inspired vinyl pressing, is available beginning October 20th, alongside a new EP T-shirt. Two additional vinyl variants, the F.O.R.D. Edition and the Crusher Edition (independent record store exclusive), are available for pre-order starting October 20th, with both editions scheduled for release on December 11th.

Coinciding with the release, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. will embark on their first North American headlining tour today, October 20th, kicking things off in San Diego, CA. The extensive coast-to-coast trek will bring the band's explosive live show to more than two dozen cities across the United States and Canada before concluding November 25th in Pomona, CA.

The tour features support from CHAMBER, MUGSHOT, LOAD THA NINE, SURFACED, RESTRICTOR PLATE and LIE on select dates, along with an appearance at Warped Tour Orlando.

Following that, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. will head to the UK in January for a headlining tour with support from local hardcore crew PINTGLASS.

Tickets and additional tour information: https://bigasstruckie.com/

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Oct 10 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest

Oct 20 - San Diego, CA - Corazon Del Barrio^

Oct 21 - San Francisco, CA - Neck of the Woods^

Oct 23 - Portland, OR - High Limit Room^

Oct 24 - Spokane, WA - The District Bar^

Oct 25 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon^

Oct 26 - Boise, ID - The Shredder^

Oct 28 - Denver, CO - Ante Up^

Oct 30 - Minneapolis, MN - Underground Music Venue*

Oct 31 - Chicago, IL - Gods of Chaos

Nov 1 - Milwaukee, WI - X Ray Arcade*

Nov 2 - Detroit, MI - Catacombs at the Sanctuary*

Nov 3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground*

Nov 4 - Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s*

Nov 5 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar*

Nov 7 - Hartford, CT - Webster Underground#*

Nov 9 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery#*

Nov 10 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Upstairs#*

Nov 11 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus#*

Nov 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Ukie Club#*

Nov 13 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club#*

Nov 14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)#*

Nov 15 - Orlando, FL - Warped Tour Orlando

Nov 17 - Houston, TX - The End~

Nov 18 - Dallas, TX - Three Links~

Nov 20 - San Antonio, TX - Rock Box~

Nov 23 - Mesa, AZ - Rosetta Room~

Nov 24 - Las Vegas, NV - American Legion Post 8~

Nov 25 - Pomona, CA - The Glass House

^Load Tha Nine

#Restrictor Plate

*Surfaced

~Lie

UK TOUR DATES:

Jan 1 - Newcastle, UK - The Grove

Jan 22 - Glasgow, UK - Classic Grand

Jan 23 - Liverpool, UK - Rough Trade

Jan 24 - London, UK - Downstairs at The Dome

Jan 25 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms

Jan 27 - Leeds, UK - Boom

Jan 28 - Bristol, UK - Exchange

Jan 29 - Portsmouth, UK - Kola

Jan 30 - Birmingham, UK - Flapper

Jan 31 - Manchester, UK - Rebellion

Feb 2 - Dublin, IE - The Grand Social

Feb 3 - Belfast, UK - The Limelight 2

About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

Born in the Inland Empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions.

2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp.

Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.

Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK.

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Blacklist Union Release New Single + Video "Heavy Is the Crown"

Los Angeles hard rock band Blacklist Union have released their new single, “Heavy Is the Crown,” available now on all streaming platforms. Centered on perseverance, the song explores the importance of pushing through life’s darkest moments, recognizing that dawn is always on the horizon, and understanding that success comes with responsibility.

 

“Heavy Is the Crown” delivers a message about resilience and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when the road gets difficult. Its central theme reflects the idea that the challenges we face can ultimately shape who we become and that achieving success brings its own weight, expectations, and responsibilities.

 

Tony West comments, "'Heavy is the Crown' means that 'shit ain't easy, but you have to suit up and show up anyway."

 

The release comes on the heels of Blacklist Union’s recent six-week European tour alongside rock legends Faster Pussycat and Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale. The tour brought the bands across Europe for a run of shows celebrating the enduring spirit of hard rock.

 

While spending a few days in Paris following the tour, Blacklist Union frontman Tony West made the trip even more unforgettable when he proposed to his girlfriend, Lorraine Lewis, vocalist of Femme Fatale, atop the Eiffel Tower. With the iconic Paris skyline as their backdrop, Lewis said yes, giving the European adventure a memorable romantic finale.

Tony West says, “Everything that is happening right now is like walking through the keyhole to my biggest dreams. I’m here to bring the wow factor and the fire to the firefight… so let’s rock this shit.”

 

"Heavy is the Crown" is available now on all digital streaming platforms. Watch the official music video below and stay tuned for additional tour announcements and more new music from Blacklist Union.

 

Stream "Heavy is the Crown" 

https://unitedmasters.com/m/heavy-is-the-crown-6

Tony West formed Blacklist Union because he wanted to play music that he wanted to hear. They put out the first Blacklist Union record, After the Mourning, in 2006. The band’s name comes from getting the best musicians in town with the worst reputations. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, Warrior Soul, The Cult, and Mother Love Bone... Blacklist Union was born.

 

Blacklist Union have built a reputation on their explosive live shows and unapologetically bold sound. Their previous record, Letters from the Psych Ward, racked up over two million streams, setting the stage for the band’s new album. The band's latest release was Slay the Dragon that came out in September 2025.

 

Frontman Tony West, known for his larger-than-life presence, took time out to dive deep into several transformative ayahuasca journeys in the heart of the Amazon, preparing for this next era of music.

 

As West put it, “Ayahuasca isn’t a drug—it’s powerful spiritual medicine from another realm. It helped me heal in ways I never thought possible, releasing layers of trauma, heartache, and sorrow. I’m not perfect—not Gandhi or anything—but it changed everything. My entire view of myself, love, the world, people, and my children changed because of those experiences.”

 

West was raised in the Bronx on The Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, he made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old. West took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Crosby and West, leading to management, song collaborations, and guest video appearances. West collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law /Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood. Andy Wood is West’s muse, and he was honored to sing in his hero’s band. 

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DELAIN Enter a New Chapter With an Extraordinary Cast!

DELAIN announce an exciting new creative transformation with an extraordinary cast of musicians and vocalists joining its new setup. One that opens its musical world to different voices, personalities and musical perspectives. Joining this new chapter are well-known musicians such as Marko Hietala, Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie), Anneke van Giersbergen, and more. The full list can be reviewed below. 

These artists will contribute their own artistic identity, with several of them also joining DELAIN on stage. The first glimpse of this new era arrives today with the release of the first single ''We Are Fire',' featuring Fabienne Erni, Noa Gruman, and Paolo Ribaldini. At the same time, this marks the farewell of vocalist Diana Leah, who has decided to step away from DELAIN after many years with the band. While her departure naturally brings a sense of sadness, the band looks back with great gratitude on everything they have shared together.

At the heart of DELAIN is its founder, songwriter and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt. Alongside him, Ludovico Cioffi, Ronald Landa, and Sander Zoer form the core of the project.

Martijn Westerholt adds:
"'We Are Fire' is about the inner fire that keeps us moving forward, even when the path ahead is uncertain. It's about daring to cross boundaries, and refusing to give up on what we believe in. To me, it captures the spirit of what DELAIN is becoming. A place where different voices and personalities can come together, each bringing something unique, while sharing the same fire.''

Watch the official music video for "We Are Fire" Below:

Over the past months, DELAIN has been reflecting on its future and ultimately chose to embrace a new and exciting creative direction, bringing together a wide range of artists and musical perspectives. Rather than looking for a direct replacement for Diana, DELAIN have chosen to embrace collaboration on a much broader scale. Different voices, personalities, and musical perspectives can now come together around the band, allowing each song and performance to take on its own character. Joining this new chapter are: 

Marko Hietala* 
Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation)
Anneke van Giersbergen
Fabienne Erni* (Eluveitie) 
Patty Gurdy
Noa Gruman* (Sabaton’s legendary Orchestra) 
Paolo Ribaldini* 
Johanna Kurkela (Auri, Eye of Melian) 
Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation) 
*Artists will also join Delain live on their February 2027 tour

Stay tuned for more news coming soon!

DELAIN LIVE 2027:
DELAIN will take this new era on the road for the first time in February 2027, with shows in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. More international dates and countries will be announced soon. The tour will feature INFECTED RAIN as special guest and PERSEFONE as support. The tour will culminate on February 11 at 013 in Tilburg, one of the Netherlands' most renowned live music venues.

DELAIN LIVE:
2/2 — Cologne, DE — Live Music Hall
2/3 — Bremen, DE — Modernes
2/4 — Berlin, DE — Columbia Theater
2/5 — Leipzig, DE — Hellraiser
2/6 — Karlsruhe, DE — Substage
2/7 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
2/8 — Munich, DE — Backstage
2/9 — Frankfurt, DE — Batschkapp
2/10 — Esch-sur-Alzette, LU — Rockhal
2/11 — Tilburg, NL — O13

More shows will be announced soon…

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD Announces Forthcoming Album 'New Beginnings,' Release Emotive Single "A Dance With Angels"

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD present an emotive song of mourning in "A Dance With Angels." This is the third single to land from the L.A. based ensemble, led by JD McGibney, ahead of the forthcoming full length offering, New Beginnings. The symphonic prog metal outfit will release New Beginnings independently on January 15, 2027.

On the meaning behind "A Dance With Angels," ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD share: 

"This song was written to showcase the process of grief, and acceptance of loss. Showing that it is perfectly normal and acceptable to feel overwhelmed when we lose someone we love, and at the same time it’s ok to learn to move forward and continue your life afterwards when the time is right."

This acoustic song traverses through the stages of grief presenting a hauntingly raw vulnerability through the delicate composition. Chris Wirsig’s powerful orchestral arrangements evoke the sense of overwhelm that comes with losing a loved one, with a gentle encouragement to carry on and know you are not alone. 

New Beginnings was produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. The album was recorded at Counter Communications and engineered, mixed and mastered by Chris Wirsig. Cover artwork for New Beginnings was designed and created by Kiren In Digital (Kiren Bagchee). 

Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, the music video for "A Dance With Angels" was directed and edited by Tom Flynn. 

About ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

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

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

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

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

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

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD is:

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

Tri-state rock veterans JACK'S MAZE confront loss & regret on emotionally-charged single "The Edge"

American prog rockers Jack's Maze present their new single 'The Edge', an anthem on loss, regret, and enduring love. This song explores the pain and healing surrounding the loss of a friend, time, words unsaid, and the realization that love cannot always save someone.

The second taste of Jack's Maze's forthcoming album 'Once In A Blue Moon',follows the lead track 'Let It Go' - a driving, dark melodic, emotional progressive rock song, released in September.  Set for release in January 2027 via RPM Entertainment, this album opens the next chapter of their storied history.

The original lineup featured Frank Cinquegrana on lead vocals, Robin Ross on keyboards and guitars, Scott Cowan on guitar, Joe Torres on bass, Joe Granowski on drums, and Bill Snyder on lead guitar. Their music draws from progressive and classic rock, and are influenced by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, early Genesis and Mozart. 

"I wrote the music and lyrics for 'The Edge' a couple of years back after Jack’s Maze guitarist Bill Snyder suddenly passed away. So, it’s a call to him. Asking him if he hears us carrying on for him. And regrets I had, unable to reach out or do something to catch him before he fell off the edge!" says Frank Cinquegrana. 

"As I was getting all this down in my head and on paper it made me think of other close friends and band mates too, such as our first lead guitarist Jimmy Gentilin who took his life several years before."

'The Edge' emphasizes that, even in absence, something beautiful endures beyond one's life - the song remains, carried in memory and sustained by love. Ultimately, it is both a tribute to someone lost and a reminder to reach for one another while we still can.

Originally based in Hightstown, New Jersey, Jack’s Maze originally cut their teeth as Laughing Jack in the early 90's in the New York tri-state scene and built a solid reputation in NYC and surrounding states.

By 1993, the band completed their debut album ‘Life In The Maze’, which was subsequently shelved. Despite never receiving an official release at the time, the album remains an important part of the band’s story. That music quietly waited nearly three decades to be discovered when the band reunited in 2021to bring that unfinished chapter to life. 

In 2024, Jack’s Maze released this album, pleasing fans who had awaited this moment. The powerful track 'Big Machines' emerged as the band’s anthem—a fitting representation of the energy, ambition, and timeless character of their music.
 
After resurfacing, the band inched closer to their second album. Cinquegrana's broad musical perspective and powerful storytelling remain central to the identity of Jack’s Maze. Developing the band's progressive-rock sound and original compositions with Robin Ross, Scott Cowan, and Joe Torres, they have been able to continue exploring the many musical influences that define Jack’s Maze through songwriting, recording and collaboration that continues to drive the band's creative vision.

For Robin Ross, the decades in between have been productive. A multi-faceted musician, songwriter, and producer who has released numerous albums, he has also designed and developed several recording studios. 

Now a figure in the creative pulse of Milford, Pennsylvania, Ross has since grown his current hub, Baa Baa Leaf Music, into a creative sanctuary. It is here where he recorded, mixed and produced this new album, working alongside famed master engineer Jonathan Duckett (Phillip Glass, Kenny G, David Sanborn).  
 
Jack’s Maze is more than a band - it is a story of music, friendship, perseverance, and unfinished dreams finally brought back to life. The band’s journey proves that great music never dies. Driven by an enduring love of music, they continue to celebrate the sound they created decades ago, while keeping the spirit of progressive rock alive for a new generation. The maze may have started in 1989, but their journey is far from over.

On October 20, 'The Edge' is out across digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and Bandcamp, where their 'Life In The Maze' album is also available on CD or digital download.

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


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Carnifex Drop "Licking Love From A Knife" - New Single and Video Out Now

Southern California deathcore titans CARNIFEX have released their new single, "Licking Love From A Knife". The track is the latest to be taken from the band’s forthcoming album, More Than Misery, arriving November 6th via Sumerian Records. Listen HERE and watch the official music video BELOW.

"Licking Love From A Knife" places one of the album’s most personal subjects at its center: surviving a toxic relationship. Across More Than Misery, vocalist Scott Ian Lewis writes from the perspective of someone who has come through the pain that has always shaped his lyrics. The new single brings that changed perspective into the fallout of a damaging relationship, speaking directly to those who know what it means to make it out. He shares

“Licking Love From A Knife is my favorite song on More Than Misery and a song that I hope speaks deeply to our fans that have survived toxic relationships.”

More Than Misery is built around survival. The title carries a deliberate double meaning, expressing the idea that a person’s life can be larger than the misery it contains. Earlier CARNIFEX records captured Scott Ian Lewis attempting to endure and process pain while he was still living inside it. On the new album, he looks back from the other side, carrying those experiences without allowing them to define the whole of his life.

Musically, CARNIFEX approached the record with their original 2005 instincts and the tools of 2026. Guitars take the lead, orchestration deepens their impact and every song was built with its live translation in mind. The album brings together the physical directness of first-wave deathcore, the band’s death-metal and black-metal foundations, the symphonic atmosphere of their later work and the stronger lead-guitar identity of the current lineup.

With no fixed delivery date dictating the sessions, CARNIFEX had more time to write, dismantle and rebuild the material than on any previous album. The record was tracked in Tennessee across approximately five to six weeks with Zach Householder of Whitechapel and mixed by Jeff Dunne.

More Than Misery is CARNIFEX’s first full-length album for Sumerian Records and follows the previously released singles "Roses & Rotting Corpses" and album title track, "More Than Misery".

More Than Misery will be released on November 6th via Sumerian Records. Pre-order HERE.

Having just completed a North American tour with All Shall Perish for The Price of Existence 20th anniversary tour, a run of US headline dates and an appearance at Furnace Fest, Carnifex now set their sites on Europe and the UK. The Death Dominion Tour is a monster triple co-headline run with Despised Icon and Suffocation with special guests Gates to Hell. The tour crosses the November 6th release of More Than Misery, with CARNIFEXperforming in Sheffield on release day.

Full list of upcoming tour dates below. Tickets and further information HERE

EUROPE AND UK: DEATH DOMINION TOUR

Triple co-headline tour with Despised Icon, CARNIFEX and Suffocation, with Gates to Hell

October 29th: Munich, Germany - Backstage

October 30th: Essen, Germany - Weststadthalle

October 31st: Haarlem, Netherlands - Patronaat

November 1st: Antwerp, Belgium - Kavka Zappa

November 3rd: London, UK - Electric Brixton

November 4th: Birmingham, UK - O2 Institute

November 5th: Manchester, UK - Academy 2

November 6th: Sheffield, UK - Corporation - Album Release Day

November 7th: Bristol, UK - Electric Bristol

November 9th: Paris, France - La Machine du Moulin Rouge

November 10th: Lyon, France - La Rayonne

November 11th: Milan, Italy - Legend Club

November 12th: Vienna, Austria - Arena Wien

November 13th: Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra

November 14th: Leipzig, Germany - Felsenkeller*

November 15th: Prague, Czech Republic - MeetFactory

November 17th: Warsaw, Poland - Proxima

November 18th: Berlin, Germany - Columbia Theater

November 19th: Hamburg, Germany - Gruenspan

November 20th: Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage

* Expanded Death Dominion Festival bill also featuring Stillbirth, Sun Eater and Dogbite.

ABOUT CARNIFEX

Formed in Fallbrook, California, in 2005 by vocalist Scott Ian Lewis and drummer Shawn Cameron, CARNIFEXemerged from the collision of death metal, black metal, metalcore and the physical energy of Southern California’s all-ages hardcore scene. Their early music helped establish the language of deathcore’s first wave, while nine studio albums and twenty-one years of relentless touring have made them one of the genre’s most durable forces.

Across albums including Dead in My Arms, Hell Chose Me, Die Without Hope, Slow Death, World War X and Necromanteum, CARNIFEX have expanded their sound through blackened atmosphere, symphonic scale and an increasingly prominent melodic and lead-guitar presence. Through deathcore’s initial rise, years of backlash and its current resurgence, the band have remained committed to the music they helped shape.

That durability is rooted in the way CARNIFEX operate. Scott Ian Lewis, Shawn Cameron, Cory Arford, Neal Tiemann and Fred Calderon function as five equal band members with two decades of friendship behind them. Their relationship with listeners has endured just as long, with fans and band members moving through adulthood together and repeatedly showing one another that neither side is alone.

On More Than Misery, CARNIFEX bring twenty-one years of hard-earned live instinct to a record written from the far side of survival, built to hit with the same force when they step onstage.

Carnifex are

Scott Lewis - Vocals

Cory Arford - Guitar

Neal Tiemann - Guitar

Shawn Cameron - Drums

Fred Calderon - Bass

Eivør celebrates album release with new video 'Og Mánin Græt / And The Moon Cried'

Faroese visionary artist EIVØR today releases her stunning new album Tungl (16th October, Nuclear Blast Records).

To mark the occasion, you can now watch the new video for 'Og Mánin Græt / And The Moon Cried' below:

Get Tungl here: https://eivor.bfan.link/tungl

Eivør comments: "The song is about a faint memory that still lingers, almost like a dream.

"I remember looking up at the moon in the dark sky when I was little, wondering why it always looked so sad. I would imagine all sorts of reasons, and my imagination would just wander off.

"The music video for this track was created by the incredible Gwenaël Akira. I just love how he understands my music in such a visual way and how he manages to capture the raw emotions, nature and a distorted dream like reality that captures the essence of this song beautifully."

Whether you’re already embedded into Eivør’s ever-expanding world or yet to fall under its spell, Tungl is a far-reaching journey of discovery.

Tungl – a Faroese word for ‘moon’ – sees Eivør reach further into elemental realms than ever before. Immersive, unmoored and steeped in a sense of time-stretched drama where familiar marker points give way as an inner compass emerges over its 10 searching tracks, it’s an album also in tune with a very contemporary need for navigation, self-belief and rejuvenation in the most uncertain of times.

Eivør has spent the summer performing across Europe, presenting  a select number of headline concerts and appearing at leading festivals including Paléo Festival, Brutal Assault and Summer Breeze. She has two summer performances left, at ArcTanGent (UK) and Sun and Thunder Festival (Spain).

To celebrate the release of Tungl, Eivør will present three special album release concerts this October. Eivør will be playing two consecutive nights at Nordic House in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, today 16th and tomorrow 17th October, before she returns to Harpa's Eldborg Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland, on 23rd October for a unique performance featuring special guest musicians in one of the Nordic region's most iconic concert halls. These intimate events will offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience Tungl performed in a special setting before Eivør embarks on her extensive international tour.

Eivør will also be undertaking an extensive headline tour across North America later this year, and across Europe and the UK into 2027.

For all tickets please head to: Shows — Eivør

EIVØR: 2026 TOUR DATES

22 Aug - UK Compton Martin @ ArcTanGent Festival
27 Aug - ES Fuengirola @ Sun and Thunder Festival

ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS

16 Oct - FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House 
17 Oct - FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House 
23 Oct - IS Reykjavík @ Eldborg, Harpa 

EIVØR: NORTH AMERICA 2026

28 Oct 2026 - New York, NY, USA @ Racket
29 Oct 2026 - Washington, DC, USA @ The Howard
30 Oct 2026 - Wilmington, DE, USA @ The Queen
31 Oct 2026 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Le National
1 Nov 2026 - Boston, MA, USA @ Paradise Rock Club
3 Nov 2026 - Cleveland, OH, USA @ Globe Iron
4 Nov 2026 - Chicago, IL, USA @ Park West
6 Nov 2026 - St. Louis, MO, USA@ The Sovereign
7 Nov 2026 - Madison, WI, USA @ Atwood Music Hall
8 Nov 2026 - Minneapolis, MN, USA @ Fine Line
10 Nov 2026 - Englewood, CO, USA @ Gothic
12 Nov 2026 - Salt Lake City, UT, USA @ Metro Music Hall
13 Nov 2026 - Boise, ID, USA @ Treefort Music Hall
15 Nov 2026 - Seattle, WA, USA @ Neptune Theatre
17 Nov 2026 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Pearl
18 Nov 2026 - Portland, OR, USA @ Wonder Ballroom
20 Nov 2026 - San Francisco, CA, USA @ August Hall
21 Nov 2026 - Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Teragram Ballroom
22 Nov 2026 - San Diego, CA, USA @ House of Blues  

EIVØR: EUROPE 2027

24 Feb 2027 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Store Vega
26 Feb 2027 - Aarhus, Denmark @ Train
27 Feb 2027 - Hamburg, Germany @ Docks
28 Feb 2027 - Hannover, Germany @ Capitol
2 Mar 2027 - Brussels, Belgium @ AB
3 Mar 2027 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Kulturfabrik
4 Mar 2027 - Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg
6 Mar 2027 - Paris, France @ Olympia
7 Mar 2027 - London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
9 Mar 2027 - Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall
10 Mar 2027 - Stuttgart, Germany @ LKA Longhorn
11 Mar 2027 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp
13 Mar 2027 - Bern, Switzerland @ Bierhübeli
14 Mar 2027 - Milan, Italy @ Live Club
15 Mar 2027 - Vienna, Austria @ Ottakringer Brauerei
16 Mar 2027 - Munich, Germany @ Kesselhaus
18 Mar 2027 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Roxy
19 Mar 2027 - Dresden, Germany @ Reithalle Straße E
20 Mar 2027 - Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys Neue Welt
21 Mar 2027 - Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja
23 Mar 2027 - Vilnius, Lithuania - Loftas
24 Mar 2027 - Helsinki, Finland @ Kulttuuritalo
26 Mar 2027 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Vasateatern
27 Mar 2027 - Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik  

For over two decades, Faroese artist Eivør has been regarded as one of the most bewitching and fearless voices to have emerged from the Nordic music scene. Ranging across rock, pop noir, jazz and folk to electronica over the course of 11 solo albums, various collaborations, live albums and soundtrack work including The Last Kingdom, God of War and God of War Ragnarök, her musical path has revealed both a restless, explorative spirit and a singer deeply connected to her Faroese roots, earning her the Nordic Council Music Prizealong the way.

It’s testament to the singular yet universal nature of her music that her fanbase has grown to include metalheads and the Norse pagan folk scene – for whom her startling voice, hide drum and throat-chant incantation, Trøllabundin, has become an unofficial anthem – as well as the mainstream, all instinctively understanding that music coming from a place of true authenticity knows no boundaries.

If Eivør’s last album, Enn, marked the beginning of a darker, more atmospheric phase, her forthcoming release, Tungl – the Faroese word for ‘moon’ – and her first for the powerhouse German metal label Nuclear Blast, sees her reach further into elemental realms than ever before. Immersive, unmoored and steeped in a sense of time-stretched drama where familiar marker points give way as an inner compass emerges over its 10 searching tracks, it’s an album also in tune with a very contemporary need for navigation, self-belief and rejuvenation in the most uncertain of times.

As Eivør herself says:

“Tungl explores the ever-changing cycles of life – its songs move between moments of tenderness and heartache, love and loss, and the emotional tides that shape us. Like the moon that inspired its title, Tungl serves as a gentle guide through life’s darker passages, illuminating the beauty, resilience, and transformation found along the way.”
 

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ARSON THEORY DROPS "HOLD ON" VIDEO FROM ALT METALBAND SLOW DEGRADE

Rising Gulf Coast alternative outfit SLOW DEGRADE recently signed with Arson Theory, the artist-first music company founded by Cameron Almasi and Eddie Hermida (All Shall Perish, Suicide Silence), and celebrate the announcement today with their new single, ''Hold On,'' accompanied by an official music video directed by Dylan Cole.

Watch the video below. 

'''Hold On' is about finding yourself in a relationship, whether it be familial, platonic, or romantic, that eats away at you mentally and or emotionally. There are some relationships where one person is putting forth so much of their energy only for the other to take advantage of it, leaving them unable to give anymore,'' explained the band, an industry concept that their partners at Arson Theory fully understand and support. ''It's easy to feel trapped in a situation like that, so you’re hoping that the other person finds their way out and realizes that what they’re doing isn't fair to you. That’s the premise of 'Hold On.' The song serves as a cathartic release for those who have ever been in toxic or traumatic relationships and have made it out on the other side.''

''Hold On'' marks the band’s latest evolution, fusing rhythmic guitar hooks, somber synthesizer textures, and crushing heavy passages with SLOW DEGRADE's established blend of shoegaze hardcore that cuts through to the bone. The accompanying video, directed by Dylan Cole, is sepia-drenched and dances delicately between the grunge visuals of the '90s and their 4K vision of reimagined rock.

The band continues, ''In the video there is an angel-like character that represents something or someone that you have a deep attachment to, but can no longer have that connection and you're confined watching from a distance. We chose to shoot in an empty, overgrown field to set the nostalgic, yet unobtainable setting. It was a no-brainer to shoot with Dylan Cole after he killed it on our video for our song ''lead me down.'' He's such an insanely talented director and made this video everything we envisioned.''

The drop expands SLOW DEGRADE's relationship with Arson Theory, joining a growing roster built around artist development, creative control and long-term career growth. Founded by Almasi and Hermida, Arson Theory operates across label services, distribution, publishing, rights management, sync, marketing, merchandising and more.

Following the release, SLOW DEGRADE are currently on the road, joining as support for Paledusk's 2026 U.S. tour. The run kicked off with a headlining performance in their hometown of Mobile, AL and will continue through November 1st in New York City, bringing SLOW DEGRADE's atmospheric, heavy-hitting live show to audiences across the country. All dates are below.

''Hold On'' is available now via Arson Theory.

SLOW DEGRADE TOUR DATES
SUPPORTING PALEDUSK

10/9 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall (Headlining Show)
10/15 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow's
10/16 – Anaheim, CA – Parish at House of Blues
10/17 – Phoenix, AZ – Rosetta Room
10/19 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
10/20 – Dallas, TX – Three Links
10/22 – St. Louis, MO – Duck Club
10/23 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean
10/24 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
10/25 – Detroit, MI – Catacombs
10/26 – Lakewood, OH – Mahall's
10/28 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents
10/29 – Worcester, MA – Palladium Upstairs
10/30 – Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
10/31 – Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse
11/1 – New York, NY – (Le) Poisson Rouge 

tAKiDA Release New Single "Tale of four broken men" + Video Visualizer! - WATCH

With their new single ''Tale of four broken men," tAKiDA reveal a more confrontational side of their sound. The track is the next preview of their upcoming studio album Numbers, out January 8, 2027, via Napalm Records. The release is accompanied by a video visualizer that brings the song to life.

The lyrics set the tone with themes of frustration, disappointment, and ignorance colliding with unrestrained rage. Broken souls, cold ashes, and the feeling of being trapped in a repeating cycle all feed into the song's sense of mounting tension. The line ''Rage, I will use it on stage'' turns the stage into an outlet — a place where inner turmoil becomes explosive energy. Following the emotional intimacy of previous single ''In your bed',' ''Tale of four broken men'' offers another glimpse into the emotional range of Numbers.

tAKIDA on ''Tale of four broken men'':
''When disappointment/anger takes over for a minute and words are not enough. You lose all perception of reality for a short time because the disappointment between old friends is too much to bear. You wish bad things to happen and hate becomes your biggest enemy.''

Watch the video visualizer for ''Tale of four broken men'' Below:

tAKIDA on the new album:
"Numbers is an album filled with rage and darkness but there's also love and a bit of hopefulness in it. Sometimes that's all we need. Because when those two worlds collide something scary but fascinating happen. How will your day and night be like? However, we had the best of times making it."

With Numbers, tAKiDA enter the next chapter of their impressive career. Since forming in 1999, they have established themselves as one of the most successful rock bands in their home country, with seven platinum singles, five platinum albums and five #1 albums to their name. Having long since reached arena level in Sweden, the band's international success continues to grow. Their popularity is also steadily expanding in Germany, where their 2024 album The Agony Flame reached #8 on the German album charts — their highest chart position in the country to date.

Get your copy of Numbers NOW.

tAKiDA LIVE:
In January 2027, tAKiDA will bring their "Section 7 Tour" to Germany, Austria and Switzerland for a total of 16 shows. Continuing their steady rise into bigger and bigger venues, the band is already playing arenas in their native Sweden. Ad Infinitum will join as special guests.

SECTION 7 TOUR 2027:
WITH AD INFINITUM:
1/9 — Munich, DE — Zenith
1/10 — Frankfurt, DE — Jahrhunderthalle (Kuppelsaal)
1/12 — Saarbrücken, DE — Garage
1/13 — Kassel, DE — Probonio Arena
1/15 — Leipzig, DE — Quarterback Immobilien Arena
1/16 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
1/17 — Aurich, DE — Stadthalle
1/19 — Flensburg, DE — Deutsches Haus
1/20 — Münster, DE — Jovel Music Hall
1/22 — Hannover, DE — Swiss Life Hall
1/23 — Hamburg, DE — Sporthalle
1/24 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle
1/26 — Vienna, AT — Flex
1/27 — Erlangen, DE — Heinrich-Lades-Halle
1/29 — Ludwigsburg, DE — MHP Arena
1/30 — Pratteln, CH — Z7

tAKiDA ARE:
Robert Pettersson — Vocals
Kristoffer Söderström — Drums
Chris Rehn — Bass, Guitars, Keyboards, Arrangements, + Programming
Tomas Wallin — Guitars
Mattias Larsson — Guitars
Anders Lundström — Bass Guitar

THE VICE Tease Upcoming Album With Brand New Single "Heydays"!

Stockholm-based dark metal outfit THE VICE has released its brand-new single & video, "Heydays". The track, out via Noble Demon, is the very first preview of the band’s upcoming studio album, which is currently in the final stages of completion. 

Speaking about the song, THE VICE shares: "'Heydays' is a bastardized pop-song from our upcoming album. It's got a very strong hook, a melody that the song centers around, which has some eerie 'late summer nights' -vibe to it that we found very interesting. With some classic The Vice-melancholy lurking underneath, it turned out quite a unique little piece of music."

Watch the video for "Heydays" Below:

Since day one, THE VICE has always taken the roads less traveled, driven by a desire to carve out a place of our own within the scene.

And that grimy, wildhearted, metal/rock/pop fusion, with one foot firmly planted in the windswept, frozen North and the other cemented to the concrete of the streets, sure sounds like nothing else.

Dark, blackened metal, ferocious rock 'n' roll, posh punk and harsh, hardcore attitude; mixed with a huge dose of the cultural colossi of the 90's such as Guns & Roses, Pantera, Prince, Grunge, Oasis, Neometal, Fight Club, The Matrix and Terminator 2 to name a few. All of that and everything in between and we're probably as close as we'll get, trying to describe the very essence of THE VICE.

It’s 2026 and the band is heading towards the legendary volume number four.

After the two EPs released last year, "Red Tape Sessions" and "A Great Unrest", it is once again time to enter the big leagues. And they come armed to the teeth with a bunch of songs that present their twisted, metallic rock 'n' roll in the very best of lights. Hard-hitting melodies, vicious metal, and an uncompromising attitude - all soaked in concrete, neon, frost, and madness - pretty much sum it up. More details to be revealed soon!

 

The Vice are:

Rickard - Vocals & Rhythm Guitar

Charlie Tiger - Bass

Joel - Lead Guitar & Synthesizer

Petter - Drums


For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheViceOfficial/  
https://www.instagram.com/theviceofficial/  
https://theviceonline.bandcamp.com/  
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon    

Ando San Drops New Drumline-Induced Single "March For Me" And Music Video via Sumerian Records

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

Today, he releases his new single, ‘March For Me’, on Sumerian Records. The track follows his recent first release for the label, in the form of double A-side, ‘Hype Man’ / ‘Triggas’. 

“March For Me is a reclamation song for me,” he explains. “It's about me rising to where I need to be, and my destiny as an artist to grow and be truthfully and authentically myself. I was really inspired by Tyler, The Creator album ‘Chromakopia’; the whole album has this militant feel to it, and I wanted to embrace that feeling of power and authority.”

‘March For Me’ was also recently announced as part of the soundtrack for ESPN’s College Football coverage for the season.

Having just (last night) finished his first UK tour supporting Don Broco, Ando San will perform a debut London headliner tomorrow evening, before heading back to the US to hit the road with Periphery. 

FORTHCOMING LIVE SHOWS

OCTOBER 

16 LONDON The Lower Third 

22 PHILADELPHIA (PA) The Fillmore * 

23 WORCESTER (MA) The Palladium * 

24 SILVER SPRING (MD) The Fillmore * 

26 TORONTO (ON) History * 

27 MONTREAL (QC) MTELUS * 

29 MCKEES ROCKS (PA) Roxian Theatre * 

30 CHICAGO (IL) Ramova Theatre * 

31 MINNEAPOLIS (MN) The Fillmore * 

NOVEMBER 

02 DENVER (CO) Fillmore Auditorium * 

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

05 PORTLAND (OR) Roseland Theater * 

06 SEATTLE (WA) Moore Theatre * 

08 SACRAMENTO (CA) Channel 24 * 

10 ANAHEIM (CA) House of Blues * 

11 PHOENIX (AZ) The Van Buren * 

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

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

16 ST. PETERSBURG (FL) Jannus Live * 

17 ATLANTA (GA) Tabernacle * 

18 RALEIGH (NC) The Ritz * 

* w/ Periphery

ABOUT ANDO SAN

Ando San is an LA-based “prog-hop” innovator: an inimitable 7-string guitarist, lyrically dexterous MC and self-producing phenomenon. A self-confessed “metal nerd” raised in a hip-hop-worshipping household, he taught himself guitar by 16 and made his first beats at 15, going on to earn online praise from the likes of Joe Satriani and Andy McKee. Merging black metal guitars with booming hip-hop sonics, he has since built a loyal following, taken big support slots with Don Broco and Periphery, and guested on PRESIDENT’s UK Top 5 debut album, all while playing incredibly complex riffs and spitting his lyrics at the same time.

RISING INSANE Pay Homage to the Metal Scene With "ESCALATION" Video — WATCH

Following their highly praised album DEATHRACE, RISING INSANE waste no time in delivering a brand new single celebrating the beauty of the metal community.

"ESCALATION" is a high-energy, fast-paced metalcore track receiving a standalone release, despite originating from the DEATHRACE sessions. 

The band states, "'Escalation' is an ode to the metal scene—to every fan, promoter, festival, and band that keeps this community alive. The song captures the powerful emotions that rise within us when we come together at concerts and become part of something bigger — a community built on mutual respect, tolerance, and togetherness, where, for a moment, we are one big family.
 
"It celebrates that moment when we lose ourselves and go wild together. When anger transforms into energy, loneliness turns into connection, and we surrender to the unstoppable current that carries us all forward. 'Escalation' is about that shared release — the raw energy, the unity, and the feeling of belonging that makes the metal scene so unique."

Watch the video for "ESCALATION" below.

Get the new album DEATHRACE here.

Since their debut, RISING INSANE have evolved from a passionate independent quintet into a global heavyweight, amassing millions of streams across their catalog. Their path to the top has been shaped by elite company: sharing stages with genre icons like PAPA ROACH, OF MICE & MEN, and STRAY FROM THE PATH, they have developed into a formidable live force.

This momentum accelerates dramatically with their current album, DEATHRACE. Alongside the standout track "GOOD ENOUGH" (Feat. Matt Flood of CASKETS), the record features the dark and mature "ERROR" (Feat. Steven Jones of BLEED FROM WITHIN), as well as collaborations with ACCVSED and David Schneider (THE BUTCHER SISTERS).

DEATHRACE marks the band’s most radical chapter to date, shedding polished finesse in favor of raw aggression and primal riffs. It is a statement that shatters boundaries and drives their sound to the absolute limit—RISING INSANE have never stood still, but now they are putting the pedal all the way to the metal. The new single "ESCALATION" originated during the sessions for the current album, making it a seamless fit for this sound.

TICKETS

RISING INSANE ARE:
Aaron Steineker — Vocals
Sven Polizuk — Guitar
Ulf Hedenkamp — Bass
Florian Köchy — Guitar
Robert Kühling — Drums

A Shoreline Dream release 'Waiting' on 20th anniversary of debut album + hazy '20' video

Iconic Colorado-based postpunk-shoegaze oufit A Shoreline Dream release their 'Waiting' album, a major milestone for the band -- one of Colorado’s longest-running independent music projects -- arriving 20 years since their debut record ‘Avoiding the Consequences’.

'Waiting' looks at that history from a deeply personal perspective. Years spent writing, recording, producing, and refining their music have often meant choosing the demands of the creative process over the conventional milestones of everyday life. They consider what remains when so much of a life has been devoted to making music, and whether the work itself ultimately becomes the legacy.

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

"Waiting is what we all do. Waiting for something to happen. Waiting for people to enter and exit our lives. Waiting to see where society will go. In a positive direction or down the tubes. Waiting to see if what we have put our personal efforts into was worth all the time. Since a human life is so short, it becomes the one thing we do the most of," says Ryan Policky.

"I have pondered this since I was a child, and especially in the 20 year life of A Shoreline Dream. Instead of constantly waiting, as I did in the past, I am instead... accelerating, and I think as we all age, that becomes the case for most of us. We want to secure our legacy. Give ourselves purpose. Look towards a brighter tomorrow."

2026 is a prolific period for A Shoreline Dream, rather than just a year of reflection. In February, they released the album ‘To Where They Have Gone’, involving Ridefrontman Mark Gardener. Through A Shoreline Dream's partnership with Shameless Promotion PR, their collaboration with Gardener has lasted the past half-decade, including three tracks and videos on the 'Whitelined' album.  

"This album has become an opportunity to not let situations or people dictate personal progress. Not letting a truly broken society break me. Instead, taking those now longer moments of waiting, and turning them into art. Turning them into music. Music that explodes with emotion and tells the story as it is written. Not letting ego or arrogance drive the narrative. Being true to reality, and to the music that has been created that explains it," explains Ryan Policky.

"It's been a blessing to have the time to make two albums happen in one year, and I thank every moment for letting this happen. 'Waiting' has been worth all the time, and I hope the fans love what we've created, and take this very moment to do everything they love doing, with the people they love doing it with.... hopefully listening to these tracks along the way."
 
Previewed by the singles ‘Legacy’ and '20', ASD reflects upon the road taken while considering the path ahead, The video for '20', starring Julianna Beckert, is a literal hazed-out dream of all the waiting for something or someone to happen. Lost in ups and downs. Emotional states. The visual you were waiting for arrives and it really wasn't there to begin with -- a literal head-on confrontation with time, uncertainty, sacrifice, and the weight of devoting so much of one's life to music.

"The video captures the emotions ready to burst out of any of us at any moment, whether they take place in our dreams or in reality. That dream we search for, which is, for most, a simple desire of having a partner who we can relate to, love, respect and spend our days with, is one of the hardest things to acquire. Julianna is the best I know of conveying emotion and was a perfect fit for the vibe. We made sure, as always, to record the spots we love now but know will be gone forever soon, such as the 8th street bridge, where she traverses along the way through the video," saysRyan Policky.

'Waiting' is a marker of where A Shoreline Dream stands now. Maintaining a creative partnership through changing musical landscapes and an evolving industry, their journey has been full of rewarding achievements. They have worked extensively withUlrich Schnauss and has also collaborated with members ofEngineers, Chapterhouse,Rocket Girl Records, and mastering engineerMark Kramer (Urge Overkill, Bongwater, Shimmy Records).

On October 16th, 'Waiting' is out across digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music andBandcamp, released via Latenight Weeknight Records. 

CREDITS
Performed by A Shoreline Dream
All songs written by Ryan Policky,
except "Open My..." co-written by Ryan Policky & Erik Jeffries
Vocals and all instruments performed by Ryan Policky,
except guitar by Erik Jeffries on 'Open My...', 'Dwell on Dwell On' & 'Legacy'

Produced by Ryan Policky
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Ryan Policky
Distributed by The Orchard
Copyright Latenight Weeknight Records, LLC
Cover art and photography by Ryan Policky
‘20’ video shot & directed by Ryan Policky
Filmed in Denver / Barnum Colorado
Starring Julianna Beckert
Band photos by Ryan Policky
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR



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Rising Metal Force TORTURED DEMON Unleashes New Single “Apocalypse” + Official Video

Today, UK thrash upstarts TORTURED DEMON have unveiled their first release through BLKIIBLK with the new single “Apocalypse.” 

Already a force in the UK, guitarist/vocalist Jacob Parkinson, drummer Joe Parkinson, guitarist Rory Marsland-Smith and bassist Lewis Bridges have cut a bloody swath through the UK underground and are staking their claim with their first full-length through their new label in early 2027.

Furthermore, they are gearing up for a headlining tour across the UK and Ireland, supported by Unburier, later this month. The full list of dates and ticket information is below.

The band comments:

“'Apocalypse' channels the anger and resentment of the young, staring into a bleak future that’s being actively sold off by the ruling classes. With E-standard thrash and low-tuned breaks all melted into the same pot, this song cohesively brings together all of the sonic elements of TORTURED DEMON, as we look towards the future both musically and lyrically. 'Apocalypse' serves as our mission statement moving forward, and we are proud to launch it as our debut BLKIIBLK track.”

“TORTURED DEMON’s reputation for dangerously aggressive thrash with a razor-sharp punk edge already preceded them before I heard the new album which BLKIIBLK will be releasing next year,” said Frontiers Global Head of A&R and BLKIIBLK label head, Mike Gitter. “What I heard goes beyond anything they’ve done before in terms of songwriting and playing without losing sight of their origins or grimy Discharge T-shirts!"

Watch the Official Video for "Apocalypse" Below:

TORTURED DEMON are young, British, and already have more road miles than plenty of bands twice their age. With the members still around 22 or under, the Oldham band mix old-school thrash velocity with enough modern metal muscle to keep it from feeling like another denim-and-high-tops revival.

They’ve already played Bloodstock, UK headline runs, and dates alongside Power Trip, Municipal Waste, Death Angel, Evile, and Xentrix. Two independently released albums got them this far without waiting around for anyone’s permission. They’ve got the chops, the live experience and, more importantly, the hunger.

TORTURED DEMON aren’t reinventing metal. They’re just very good at making it feel dangerous again.

TORTURED DEMON Live:

Apocalypse UK Tour 2026

Oct 22nd - Glasgow @ Audio

Oct 23rd - Leeds @ The Key Club

Oct 24th - London @ Downstairs at The Dome

Oct 25th - Bristol @ Exchange

Oct 27th - Southampton @ The Joiners

Oct 28th - Swansea @ The Bunkhouse

Oct 29th - Nottingham @ The Old Cold Store

Oct 30th - Manchester @ Academy 3

Nov 21st - Dublin @ Opium

Nov 22nd - Belfast @ Limelight 2

Get Your Tickets HERE

TORTURED DEMON are:

Jacob Parkinson - Vocals and Guitars

Joe Parkinson - Drums

Rory Marsland-Smith - Lead Guitars

Lewis Bridges - Bass

Grammy-Nominated Rock Institution Staind Share Video for New Single "Ghost" — WATCH

 In the midst of a major moment sparked by a massive sold-out amphitheater tour, nearing half a million tickets sold, and unprecedented TikTok and social media virality, GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multiplatinum, and iconic Massachusetts rock band STAIND return with a hard-hitting and customarily haunting new single "Ghosts" out now via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. 

Watch the video below.

It marks the group's first new music drop since 2023's chart-topping Confessions Of The Fallen. Once again, the quartet — Aaron Lewis [vocals, guitar], Mike Mushok [lead guitar], Johnny April [bass, backing vocals], and Sal Giancarelli [drums] — teamed up with producer Erik Ron [Godsmack, Bad Omens, Papa Roach] in the studio.

"Ghosts" opens with a chugging detuned riff punctuated by Mushok's signature harmonics. This deluge slips into the undertow of a stark verse pinned to April's ominous bass line and a head-nodding beat courtesy of Giancarelli. The groove quakes beneath Lewis' instantly recognizable vocals. 

Distortion boosts an unshakable refrain, and the frontman laments, "Fading and failing…Ghosts that I've never found." Veering from one extreme to the next, the track alternates between a beautiful bridge and a bludgeoning last gasp powered by his guttural scream. 

You could say "Ghosts" conjures the past, present, and future eras of STAIND all into one concentrated and cathartic burst of emotion and energy.

"We went down to Nashville for a writing trip with Erik," recalls Mushok. "We had gotten together, and I came up with the riff on the spot. From there, Erik and I put the track together in just one day and finished it up. Aaron listened to it a little later and did this really great vocal over it. 'Ghosts' ended up being a very dynamic song."

"It seemed like everybody had gravitated towards 'Ghosts,'" adds Lewis. "It's a little different, and it surprised all of us. It's got some heavy elements, but it's certainly melodic too. It’s definitely STAIND."

It also just heralds a whole lot more to come from STAIND very soon.

After selling out nearly every date of the first leg of the North American Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour, the band will return to the road for round two in 2027.

Of course, they're celebrating 25 years of their breakout 2001 opus, Break The Cycle, which just picked up a 7x-Platinum Certification, logged three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 in the summer of its release, and spawned generational hits like "It's Been A While" and "Warm Safe Place." Thanks to a groundswell of fan support, the latter exploded on TikTok as 2026's most unexpected viral phenomenon, bringing the quartet's streams past the 1-billion mark this year! 

STAIND have also sold out most of the vinyl variations of their live record, Break The Cycle (25th Anniversary Live). Get the remaining options HERE. [[ADD LINK]]

Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city date trek will feature special guests Seether and Hoobastank, joined by Hinder on all dates except Cleveland. The tour kicks off on March 6 at SNHU Arena in Manchester making stops in Pittsburgh, Dallas, Seattle and more before wrapping up in Cleveland at Rocket Arena on April 16. Get tickets HERE. [[ADD LINK]]

It's just the beginning, though. STAIND's next era begins with "Ghosts."

STAIND ON TOUR:
WITH SEETHER, HOOBASTANK + HINDER:
3/4 — Manchester, NH — SNHU Arena
3/6 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
3/8 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena
3/9 — Reading, PA — Santander Arena
3/10 — Huntington, WV — Marshall Health Network Arena
3/12 — Tampa, FL — Benchmark International Arena
3/13 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
3/16 — Birmingham, AL — Legacy Arena at the BJCC
3/18 — Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center
3/19 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion
3/20 — San Antonio, TX — Frost Bank Center
3/22 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
3/24 — Boise, ID — ExtraMile Arena
3/26 — Spokane, WA — Numerica Veterans Arena
3/27 — Seattle, WA — Climate Pledge Arena
3/29 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
3/31 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
4/1 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
4/3 — Billings, MT — First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
4/6 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
4/7 — Fargo, ND — Fargodome
4/9 — Omaha, NE — CHI Health Center
4/10 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center
4/11 — Moline, IL — Vibrant Arena at the Mark
4/13 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
4/14 — Evansville, IN — Ford Center
4/16 — Cleveland, OH — Rocket Arena*
*No Hinder

Power Take Off Unveil Official Music Video for "Cornfields at Midnight"

High-Octane Family Rock Band Delivers Grit, Heart, and Pure Rock ’n’ Roll — Produced by Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios

 

Power Take Off has unveiled the official music video for “Cornfields at Midnight,” bringing a new visual dimension to the band’s latest hard-hitting single.

 

Released August 18th on all streaming platforms via ANRGIRL/Betachain and distributed through FUGA/Universal, “Cornfields at Midnight” showcases Power Take Off’s signature combination of raw energy, tight musicianship, infectious hooks, and the unmistakable chemistry of a band built around family.

 

The band shares, "The 'Cornfields At Midnight' video truly catches our Power Take Off Midwestern, hard working, hard playing, rock and roll work ethic.

 

When it came to the video, we really wanted to capture the planting of a seed of corn and over a period of time how tall and strong it can grow. So strong it can elevate a drum set and represent a relationship of boy/girl experiencing time that passes together in their relationship.

 

We had such a blast during the production of 'Cornfields at Midnight'. All the agriculture scenes are shot on our 210-acre family farm in Madison, WI. It's also, the last family farm to exist in Madison today."

 

WATCH "Cornfields at Midnight" Below : 

“Cornfields at Midnight” follows the band’s recent success with “Dixie Cup,” which has surpassed 100,000 streams in just a few months. Produced by Malcolm Springer and recorded at Stoner Creek Studios, owned by Peter Keys of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the milestone further established Power Take Off as a rising force in the rock scene.

 

At the heart of Power Take Off are father-and-son duo Scott and Ayden, whose musical journey began in 2019. During the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two began creating music together in the basement studio of their family home. What started as a creative outlet quickly became the foundation for a band with a sound and identity all its own.

 

Scott, a fourth-generation farmer and truck driver with more than 35 years in the music industry, takes on a new roll in the band. Once a drummer, Scott now takes center stage as the band's charismatic lead vocalist. His son, Ayden, began playing drums at an early age and has developed into a dynamic and highly skilled performer, bringing youthful intensity and precision to the band's live shows.

 

Scott shares, “Being a fourth-generation farmer, it’s hard to watch the landscape I grew up with change year after year. There’s something heartbreaking about seeing farmland, family farms, and small communities disappear as the world around them continues to grow. ‘Cornfields at Midnight’ is a reflection on time, change, and the transformation happening across rural communities throughout America’s heartland. It’s about saying goodbye to the small towns we knew and saying hello to big business and urban sprawl, watching concrete replace cornfields. That's what inspired the lyrics "in a concreted city that use to be our town."

 

"Power Take Off are Midwestern farm boys at heart, and this song is our way of bringing awareness to something that matters deeply to us. We’re not trying to tell people how to feel, we’re simply sharing our thoughts, our memories, and our perspective on what’s being lost as our hometowns change. We believe it’s a conversation worth having.”

 

The band's lineup is rounded out by Ethan “Hank” Schluter and Mike “Cowboy” Delp on guitar, with Jakob “JR” on bass. Together, the five-piece has built a reputation for electrifying performances, taking their music across the United States and completing multiple tours alongside national acts.

 

One of Power Take Off's most distinctive live moments comes when the father-and-son duo switches roles onstage. Scott returns to the drums while Ayden steps up to the microphone, giving audiences a completely different side of the band and highlighting the musical versatility that has become a hallmark of their performances.

 

“Cornfields at Midnight” continues that evolution, pairing Power Take Off's hard-driving rock ’n’ roll attitude with the polished production of Chuck Alkazian. The result is a track designed to hit just as hard through a pair of headphones as it does from the stage.

 

Power Take Off also recently brought their explosive live show to Taste of Madison in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 5, further expanding their growing presence on the festival and touring circuit.

 

“Cornfields at Midnight” is available now.

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The Windsor |Deforest WI

Sat Oct 10th 

 

 

Schuster's Farm | Deerfield WI

Fri Oct 16th 

 

 

Schuster's Farm | Deerfield WI

Sat Oct 17th 

 

 

Anchor Inn | Newville WI

Friday Oct 23rd 

w / The Cattlemen

 

ANDUZZIS | Howard WI

Sat Oct 24th 

 

KUBS DEN BAR and GRILLL |Ridgeway WI

Sat Nov 7th 

w / The Cattlemen

 

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TEMPERANCE Release New Single, "The Fool" + Video!

Only a few days remain until Italian symphonic power metal outfit TEMPERANCE releases its new studio album. Entitled Arcani, the record drops this Friday, October 16, via Napalm Records. Today's fourth single, ''The Fool'," serves as the final harbinger.

The track begins with an instrumental intro that paves the way for vocalist Kristin Starkey's versatile vocal performance. As her male counterparts join her on vocal duties, the song takes on new dimensions while remaining a cohesive and captivating piece of art. Uplifting melodies and symphonic grandeur showcase the trademark sound of TEMPERANCE, which will soon be brought to stages across Europe as the band tours with labelmates KAMELOT and EXIT EDEN from November 1 onwards! Please see below for the full list of dates.

Marco Pastorino about "The Fool":
''The final single leading up to Arcani, 'The Fool,' has a rather unique story behind it. I received these lyrics from Kristin, and built the entire song around them. The perfect opening track for this new full- length album, it blends many of the signature elements that define TEMPERANCE: from epic choruses and soaring guitar melodies to a neoclassical acoustic break. Get ready to discover 'The Fool' card and one of the longest tracks of the record."

Watch the Official Music Video for "The Fool" Below:

Structured around the divinatory practice of Tarot, each of the new songs on Arcani (October 16, 2026 via Napalm Records) follows a different card of the Major Arcana deck. Pouring their passion into 13 spellbinding songs with even catchier symphonic melodies than before, TEMPERANCE's bright future takes shape on Arcani.

Though not a direct concept album, TEMPERANCE position themselves as masters of narrative with their Tarot-themed album, Arcani. Their symphonic grandeur rising to new heights on their memorable eighth album, the Italian five-piece knows how to make their trademark alternating vocalists stand out. With the most personal lyrics of their career, the lines recorded in group sessions binding the band together even more, TEMPERANCE present a strong melodic piece of work, filled with power, passion, and perspective.

Marco Pastorino about Arcani:
''We are finally here to announce our new album, Arcani! 13 incredible new songs that we have worked tirelessly on over the past year, and we are confident they will become an essential part of our live show. Epic symphonic arrangements, harmonies woven through our three distinctive voices, huge metal guitar solos, and a fantastic production! After our adventures around the globe supporting the magical world of Hermitage, we have returned with something magical once again. Welcome to the world of Arcani.''

Get Your Copy Of Arcani NOW!

TEMPERANCE LIVE:
KAMFEST:
10/31 — Tilburg, NL — O13 (KAMELOT, Blackbriar, EXIT EDEN, TEMPERANCE)

Supporting KAMELOT’s Dark Asylum World Tour, Europe Pt. 1

11/01 — London, UK — O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
11/03 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz Manchester
11/05 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
11/06 — Pratteln, CH — Z7 Konzertfabrik
11/07 — Lyon, FR — La Rayonne
11/08 — Stuttgart, DE — LKA
11/10 — Krakow, PL — Klub Studio
11/11 — Warsaw, PL — Progresja
11/13 — Zagreb, HR — Boogaloo
11/14 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra Red Stage
11/15 — Belgrade, RS — Hangar
11/17 — Trezzo sull'Adda, IT — Live Club
11/18 — Padova, IT — Hall
11/20 — Toulouse, FR — Metronum
11/21 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 1
11/22 — Madrid, ES — Sala La Riviera
2/4— Vienna, AU — Szene
4/4 — Graz, AU — Explosiv
4/9-10 — Roskilde, DK — Epic Fest
 

TEMPERANCE ARE:
Kristin Starkey — Vocals
Michele Guaitoli — Vocals/Piano
Marco Pastorino — Guitars/Vocals
Luca Negro — Bass Guitar/Vocals
Marco Sacchetto — Drums

California's SOFT SCIENCE unveil 'Without' video, highlighting their fifth album 'Sand'

Northern California quintet Soft Science presents 'Without', a standout track from their fifth album 'Sand', their most focused, poignant collection to date, newly released via Shelflife Records in North America and Spinout Nuggets in the UK. 

Showcasing creative blend of vibrant vocals, layered harmonies, cascading guitars and electronic textures, the accompanying video was created by Italian visionary Francesca Bonci, known for her work with The Dandy Warhols,Federale (Brian Jonestown Massacre's Collin Hegna), Pete International Airport, Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, and Tombstones In Their Eyes, among others.

Soft Science features Katie Haley (lead vocals, percussion), brothers Matt Levine(lead guitar) and Ross Levine (guitar, backing vocals), partners Tony Cale (drums) and Becky Cale (bass, backing vocals), along with frequent collaborator Hans Munz (electronics). 

"‘Without’ is one of my favorite songs on 'Sand'. It drifts slightly outside our usual orbit, built around a lyric that is both simple and quietly expansive: “There are things I do without, there are things that I can be without.” Those few words open a much larger question: in a world always urging us to want more, what can we release?' asked vocalist Katie Haley. 

"Maybe it’s the pull of possessions, things in the world beyond our control, or the worry, destructive thoughts, and stressful situations we carry within us. Over the past few years, I’ve become more intentional about what I absorb and what I allow to take root in my mind, protecting space for my mental health and happiness. Sometimes less leaves room for more, and this sonic, psychedelic song floats through that possibility."

Pairing gauzy textures with restless momentum, Soft Science blends dream pop, shoegaze, and indie rock into a sound that is hypnotic, melodic, and emotionally direct, producing lush, transportive songs that balance melody, harmony, and rhythm.

"We used a reversed lead guitar on ‘Spinning,’ then experimented with reversing the rhythm guitars on ‘Without,’ which created a great vibe. Hans’ contribution to the breakdown is also one of the highlights of the entire record. For the ‘Without’ video, we wanted to move beyond a traditional band performance and create a more conceptual piece," explains guitarist Ross Levine.

"Shauna at Shameless Promotion PR connected us with Francesca Bonci, and we love what she created for the song. As we worked through the concept, I suggested incorporating. breakdancing silhouettes, which she wove into the psychedelic, dreamlike sequence. We’re very happy with the result and feel the visuals deepen the experience of the song."

Building on their signature sound, 'Sand' is both intimate and expansive - rooted in melody, atmosphere, and emotional depth. Across these ten songs, they pair shimmering textures with renewed urgency, offering an immersive record that explores the fragile, cyclical nature of love, tracing how relationships can shift beneath our feet while still offering moments of clarity, devotion, hope, and renewal. 

Previewed by the singles 'Spinning', 'Understand' and 'Fade', the album emits a strong sense of being stuck in cycles: spinning, circling, repeating old patterns, trying to be heard, trying to understand what went wrong. Propulsive energy, ethereal vocals and luminous guitars unite as Soft Science finds beauty in moments that inevitably slip away.

Critically acclaimed, Soft Science has done live sessions at KEXP, WFMU and Part-Time Punks, and performed at New York Popfest, Paris Popfest, The Big Takeover’s 35th Anniversary show, Schellraiser Festival, Tremolo Fest, Dreamgaze PDX, and other festivals across the USA. Soft Science was also highlighted on Sound Opinions’ “Shoegaze Genre Dissection” as one of the hosts’ recent genre favorites (August 21, 2026, Show 1082). 

Soft Science's latest album 'Lines' (2023) was preceded by 'Maps' (2018), 'Detour' (2013), and 'Highs and Lows' (2011), along with a split 7” with The Luxembourg Signal (2015) and The House of Love cover ‘I Don’t Know Why I Love You’ and a rendition of Northern Picture Library's ‘Paris’ (2018). With 'Sand', Soft Science pushes further into the noisier edges of dream pop while preserving the hooks, texture and emotive resonance at the center of their work. Examining how love, memory and identity are shaped by change, they ask what it means to stay connected in an uncertain world.

'Sand' is out September 4 on CD and vinyl, with digital availability through major streaming and download platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Lyrics written by Katie Haley & Ross Levine
All songs written by Katie Haley, Ross Levine, Matt Levine, Becky Cale & Tony Cale
except 'Thread', 'Without' and 'Sway' are written by
Katie Haley, Ross Levine, Matt Levine, Becky Cale, Tony Cale & Hanz Munz
Katie Haley - vocals, percussion
Ross Levine - backing vocals, synths, additional guitars
Matt Levine - guitar
Becky Cale - bass guitar, backing vocals
Tony Cale - drums
Hans Munz - additional electronics
Recorded at Shattered Records and The Pool House
Engineered by Jack O'Donnell
Additional Engineering by Ross Levine
Mixed by Kev Bolus at OneEleven
Mastered by Antony Ryan at RedRedPaw
Produced by Soft Science
Artwork by John Conley
c @ p Shelflife Records / Spinout Nuggets 2026
Vinyl UPC code 759159696649 / CD UPC code 759159696656
Video by Francesca Bonci
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Tampa Hardcore Thrashers COLD STEEL Bring Aggressive Metal Assault to Audiotree Live

Riding the momentum of their debut album, 'Discipline & Punish,' and a year full of touring, Tampa's COLD STEEL now bring their signature aggressive metal sound to Audiotree Live. Drawing on their hometown's deep history of extreme music, the band delivers a punishing mix of hardcore, thrash, and metal that is equal parts aggressive and invigorating.

The performance features fan favorites from 'Discipline & Punish,' including "Blacksmith of Damnation," "Killing Season," and "No Escape," alongside "Wildfire"and "Dissolve Us All" from the band's 2021 EP 'Will of Spiritual Cleansing.' The full live performance is out now and available below.

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, ground zero for generations of extreme music, COLD STEELdelivers a relentless fusion of thrash riffs, hardcore breakdowns, and metalcore muscle that they have coined "aggressive metal."

Formed in 2021, the six-piece, consisting of Jose Menendez (vocals), Rafael “Rafi” Carbonell (guitar), Shawn Wallen (guitar), Janpierre Mojica (bass), Rafael Calderon(guitar), and Brandon Thrift (drums), quickly built a following through their explosive early EPs 'Will of Spiritual Cleansing' (2021) and 'Deeper Into Greater Pain' (2023), which featured fan-favorite tracks like “Bad Beat,” “Evil Eye,” and “Full Tilt.”

Their fourth show ever saw them open for Trivium, thanks to a fan poll vote, and since then, they’ve hit stages with the likes of Obituary and Weekend Nachos. Known for their high-intensity performances and no-compromise sound, COLD STEEL now brings their next chapter to life under the Spinefarm banner with their debut full-length, 'Discipline & Punish.'

COLD STEEL are:

Jose Menendez - Vocals

Rafael “Rafi” Carbonell - Guitar

Shawn Wallen - Guitar

Janpierre Mojica - Bass

Rafael Calderon - Guitar

Brandon Thrift - Drum

📸: Evan Dell