Defeated Sanity Return to Brutality on 'Chronicles of Lunacy'

No band has flipped death metal on its deformed head like Defeated Sanity. The band's uniquely potent concoction of punishing technical proficiency and jazz-infused chaos has delighted metalheads from their familial beginnings in Berlin to Maryland Deathfest and India. Now, after breaking onto the Billboard charts with their last album, these underground champions are returning to the brutal slamming that cemented their legacy.  

"Chronicles of Lunacy is not only a must buy", writes New Noise. "It's one of the top death metal records of 2024. All hail Defeated Sanity".

Chronicles of Lunacy comes out tomorrow, Friday, November 22 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all eight rip-roaring songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel. 

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Chronicles of Lunacy punches you right in the face. Opener “Amputationsdrang” already has you pinned to the mat beneath its non-stop blasts. Get comfortable, too. Defeated Sanity don’t let the album up for air until "Temporal Disintegration" warps into a wiggling bass outro.

"We love experimenting", explains drummer and founding member Lille Gruber. "But we realized that some of our oldest fans might have gotten lost after our last couple of albums. With Chronicles of Lunacy, we wanted to focus more on neck-snapping brutality".

Acting like cavemen isn’t so easy when your band has a Mensa-level maestro like Gruber at the controls.  “Lille’s drumming is just ridiculous”, says bassist Jacob Schmidt. Whether Gruber is hammering his snare, pinging between cymbals or riding a colossal groove, Chronicles of Lunacy flows like a never-ending stream of filth. Lead single "The Odour of Sanctity" opens like he's puncturing a wound with blistering blast beats, only to spew over into a monstrously wonky syncopated stomp.

"He's the face of the franchise, so we're never going to abandon those head-scratching moments that set Defeated Sanity apart", Schmidt continues.

Indeed, Chronicles of Lunacy isn't Defeated Sanity for dummies. "Each song deals with a different form of mental corruption", vocalist Josh Welshman says. "Odour" stinks of religious fanaticism. Early crowd favorite "A Patriarchy Perverse" cracks open the mind of co-ed killer Ed Kemper. "Sickness breeding sickness", Welshman growls with guttural vengeance.

While it still hits from every odd angle, Chronicles of Lunacy does draw a jagged red line back to Defeated Sanity's brutal origins. After all, the band now share a label with their namesake. New guitarist Vaughn Stoffey's chunky finger taps whip "Accelerating the Rot" into the fastest song in DS history. "This album is rawer and more straightforward", Stoffey says. "It gets back to what people love about Psalms of the Moribund and Chapters of Repugnance".

To dig up the sheer brutality that long-time fans have come to crave, Defeated Sanity returned to Thousand Cave Studios. The underground hot spot served as the excavation site for their previous two albums, but with Chronicles of Lunacy, producer Colin Marston was encouraged to really get his hands dirty. "We still wanted some of the high fidelity that you hear on modern death metal records", Schmidt says, "but this album also has the old school's crushing low-end".

The band execute this two-headed approach to monstrous effect on “Condemned to Vascular Famine”. At just under six minutes, the song delivers the longest ass beating on Chronicles of Lunacy. At times, all four members sound like they’re climbing up the walls in separate asylums, but after slipping in a brief nod to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the band come slamming down into the album’s ugliest breakdown.  

“That’s one of our favorites”, the band says. “It lands at a crossroad of the DS sound that we ended up with on Chronicles of Lunacy. Even though it gets pretty fucking weird at times, there’s still an emphasis on heavy, straight-up slamming”     

They're never going to drag their knuckles in a straight line, but on Chronicles of Lunacy, Defeated Sanity return to sheer brutality. 

None of their albums are ever going to follow a straight line, but on Chronicles of Lunacy, Defeated Sanity return to sheer brutality.  


Lineup
Josh Welshman - Vocals
Vaughn Stoffey - Guitars
Jacob Schmidt - Bass
Lille Gruber - Drums

Guest musicians
Danny Nelson and Paolo Paguntalan provide backup vocals on "Amputationsdrang" and "Accelerating the Rot"

Recording Studio
Thousand Caves Studio in January 2024.

Production
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Colin Marston.
Produced by Colin Marston and Defeated Sanity.

Cover Art
Artwork by Jon Zig
Title lettering by Liz Schmidt
Layout by Alex Eckman-Lawn

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TSS Share "DEAD!" (Feat. CVLTE) Video

FEARLESS RECORDS recently welcomed French metal alchemists TSS (formerly The Sunday Sadness) to the label's global roster. 

The band has steadily built a reputation with its innovative blend of emo, metalcore, alternative rock, and synthwave. They've recently added elements of phonk and neo-metal to their sonic blend. The band was founded in 2016 by Kirby, who sought to combine his emo and metalcore roots into a fresh new sound. The band quickly solidified its lineup with John on guitar and vocals, and Hugo on Drums.

Today, they've shared the video for  "DEAD!" (Feat. CVLTE), which is their second single for their new label home.

Watch it below.

TSS bring the synths and the riffs on their new song "DEAD," featuring Japanese group CVLTE. The song gets an added dose of heat from the layered vocals and lyrics which are partially sung in the band's native French language. All of these elements make for a truly cross-cultural metalcore anthem that cycles through multiple moods and tempos, as well as different genres, like pop and nu metal, in the space of a few minutes. The guitars have infinite girth, while the catchy chorus "I'm addicted to the pain" will wrap around your cerebral cortex and stay there. The quiet-loud dynamics and the industrial crunch that defines the closing breakdown are as explosive as it gets. TSS will take you to plenty of musical spaces and places on "DEAD."

"Our new single, 'DEAD!,' marks a turning point for us," the band states. "After years of mutually admiring each other's work and wanting to evolve the emo scene on our respective continents, we've finally joined forces with the Japanese band CVLTE. Since 2019, we've been exchanging, sharing our inspirations and visions for the future of the genre."

TSS further say, "'DEAD!' is the fruit of this unique collaboration: a song that blurs boundaries, fusing our influences and musical identities to redefine what alternative rock music can be today. This collaboration goes beyond music; it represents the union of two worlds passionate about alternative genre, fueled by two different cultures."

Regarding the accompanying video, the band says, "Shooting the video here in Europe, with [singer] Aviel by our side, was a powerful experience, symbolizing the culmination of several years of connection and creation. The result of this teamwork is DEAD! A powerfull hit radio song about toxic relationships, that mixes trap, metalcore, and cloud rap. In addition to the music, we have forged a strong friend relationship with CVLTE. This collaboration is just the beginning of long series of other featuring between the two bands."

It follows "Killing Me," their debut single for their new label. The visual is inspired by The Matrix and '00s-era horror films, and it will transport you to the glory days of aughts art. Watch it here.

In December 2023, a track that topped iTunes rock charts and caught the attention of many labels. In September 2024, having signed a deal with Fearless Records.

TSS's journey, characterized by constant innovation and genre-blending, has positioned them as a rising force in the modern metal scene, with a growing fanbase across diverse musical communities.    

Real talk... The Young Fables

The holiday season is here, and while it brings joy and celebration for many, we also recognize that for some, it’s the most difficult time of the year. The colder weather, the early sunsets, and the quiet of the season can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when it’s hard to shake off the weight of everything we've been through.


As we reflect on the year, we understand that not everyone has had an easy one. For some, it may feel like a year they wish they could forget. We miss the loved ones who are no longer with us, and in these quieter moments, if we aren't mindful, our mental health can begin to slip.


We just wanted to take a moment to reach out to all our fighters out there. If this time of year is tough for you, please know that you’re not alone. We're thinking of you and sending love and strength your way.

Recently, we took some time to record a special version of our latest single "Good At Hurtin" in a home studio. We created it with those who might be facing a tough time this season in mind.

Your hearts are on our minds and your minds are in our hearts.

Stay strong and continue on. You got this.

FIRE ACTION Release New Single "Survive" + Music Video!

Finnish Heavy Metal powerhouse FIRE ACTION unleash their electrifying new single and music video for "Survive", marking a thunderous preview of their upcoming studio album 'Until The Heat Dies'. The single is also accompanied by a music video.

 

Guitar player Juri Vuortama states:

"'Survive' is about - well - surviving. It comes after 'No Drone Zone' on the LP so maybe we defeated the evil powers pretty quick!"

 

Watch the Official Music Video for "Survive" Below

With three albums – ‘Rock Brigade’ (2016), ‘Fahrenhater’ (2018), and ‘9112’ (2020) – to their name, FIRE ACTION are anything but newcomers and have long established themselves as an integral part of Finland's metal scene. However, their international career looks to gain added momentum with 'Until The Heat Dies' and an exciting new contract with Steamhammer/SPV.

The quartet surrounding guitarist Juri Vuortama and vocalist Pete Ahonen has taken a musical quantum leap producing eleven traditional heavy metal songs, each diverse in their own right. From the grooving opener "Storm Of Memories" to the anthemic finale "Midnight Avenue" the group’s continued evolution is on mighty metal display.

Vuortama aptly comments on the new songs: “It’s riffs, riffs, and riffs, with awesome melodies on top!”

The album will be available on November 29, 2024 on CD, LP, and for digital download.

Pre-Order 'Until The Heat Dies' HERE

FIRE ACTION are:

Pete Ahonen - vocals

Juri Vuortama - guitars

Jarkko Poussu - bass

Samuli Häkkilä - drums

STORACE New Album 'Crossfire' Out Now Via Frontiers Music SRL

Swiss rock legend Marc Storace and his band, STORACE, have unleashed their electrifying new studio album, 'Crossfire', now available through Frontiers Music Srl. The album's intense lead single, "Adrenaline", arrives with a powerful accompanying lyric video.

Marc Storace describes the new single by saying:

“'Adrenaline' is a song about passionate feelings arising from close encounters with the woman of my dreams!”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Adrenaline" Below.

On the release of 'Crossfire', Marc Storace expresses his excitement:

“Tommy Henriksen, in spite of his tight touring schedule with Alice Cooper, The Hollywood Vampires, and his work with his Crossbone Skully, actually 'made time' to produce my 'Crossfire' album! Hell yeah, that’s what I call a good friend! Creating the songs with T felt like magic… And he even got the incredible Olle Romo, Mutt Lange’s very own engineer, to mix the album… Unbelievable! It was like a match made in heaven!! Play It Loud!!”

Pre-Order 'Crossfire' HERE

Maltese-born-Swiss musician Marc Storace started his exceptional musical career in 1970, with the Swiss cult progressive band TEA, which became a very successful band and with whom he released 5 LPs. Marc gained attention for his frontmanship and high-pitched raunchy vocal tone.

In 1979, Marc became the voice of Krokus, the most successful Hard Rock band from Switzerland. After their first album with Marc, 'Metal Rendez-Vous,' Krokus played several world tours, sold over 15 million records, and won many gold and platinum awards.

After the group disbanded, Marc formed the band Blue, who released their self-titled album in 1991, including the widely known hit “You Can't Stop The Rainfall”.

In the 90s and 2000s, Marc acted in two feature films (Anuk and Handyman) and reached gold status with various Krokus formations and three LPs. With many guest appearances such as on Rock Meets Classic, Sweet 50th Anniversary, Ken Hensley Live in Switzerland, Schubert In Rock, and on Manfred Ehlert's albums 'Amen' and the rock opera 'Test', Marc remained present with his fans.

In 2008, fans were surprised by the news that the original Krokus formation would be touring again. The success was tremendous: tours in USA, Japan, Europe and South America as well as 2 new studio LPs, which, in turn, earned platinum status. In December 2019, Krokus played a farewell concert at the sold-out Hallenstadion in Zurich.

At the beginning of 2021, Marc started working on his solo career as STORACE and at the end of 2021, he released his first solo album 'Live And Let Live.' In the middle of the pandemic, Marc started his first tour in Switzerland accompanied by the album's studio band. Since May 2022, Marc has been performing with his new band and rocking the stage like never before.

Marc spent 2023 and 2024 writing and producing the new album 'Crossfire,' a monster piece of Hard Rock, with songwriting shared between Marc Storace, guitar player Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper band) and drummer Pat Aeby (Krokus, Gotus).

'Crossfire,' produced by Tommy Henriksen and mixed by the award-winning engineer Olle Romo, features a collection of Hard Rock anthemic songs, with big choruses, great guitars, and an awesome rhythm section!

STORACE are:

Marc Storace - Vocals

Dom Favez – Rhythm Guitar

Serge Christen – Lead Guitar

Patrick Aeby - Drums

Emi Meyer – Bass

 

Produced by: Tommy Henriksen

Randy Houser and Miranda Lambert Deliver Heartfelt Tribute to Enduring Love with "Still That Cowboy"

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the best voices in the genre,” country powerhouse Randy Houser teams up with multi-dimensional superstar Miranda Lambert for a dynamic collaboration on “Still That Cowboy,” available now via Magnolia Music Group. As years of friendship and incredible vocal chemistry align, this spirited anthem finds Houser and Lambert delivering a heartfelt tribute to enduring love with soulful harmonies. Listen to “Still That Cowboy” ft. Miranda Lambert Below.
 
“I’ve always wanted to have Miranda sing on this song because I could hear her voice on it with me,” shares Houser. “She is one of my favorite singers and favorite people, and I’m so appreciative of her lending her incredible talent to it.”

“Randy has been a friend for a long time, yet we’ve never recorded one together,” adds Lambert. “I have loved his voice for forever and am honored he asked me to sing on ‘Still That Cowboy.’” 
 
Today’s release will be featured on Houser’s album expansion Note To Self Deluxe, arriving January 2025, along with additional collaborations “Rub A Little Dirt On It” ft. Riley Green, “Country Round Here Tonight” ft. Justin Moore and a yet-to-be announced track with a special guest.
 
Houser recently joined HARDY for two sold-out performances at Red Rocks Amphitheater, marking a poignant full circle moment for the multi-Platinum Mississippi native, as his son Huck joined him for a cover of Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” Watch the video HERE.
 
“Red Rocks was the last day trip my daddy and I took together the day before I took him to the hospital in Denver,” shares Houser. “I was 21 years old and could only dream of getting to play here someday. He knew I would and told me I would. He wanted me to see it so badly. He had just seen Pink Floyd there and it was important to share such a beautiful place for musicians and fans alike. I know he was smiling down as I got to share it with his grandson.”
 
Houser performs at the Downtown Hoedown Concert in Las Vegas on December 4, kicking off the 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo before returning to Australia for a sold-out solo acoustic show on January 3. He will join Cody Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Tour at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on February 14 and Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam on May 30.

About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features 10 tracks all co-written by the Mississippi native. Lead single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” His latest single “Country Back” is available now. For more information, visit RandyHouser.com and follow along on Instagram and X @RandyHouser and Facebook.com/RandyHouser.
 
About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. Her 10th solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, available everywhere now via Republic Records, continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
A multi-dimensional superstar, she’s earned seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless RIAA certifications; conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency; blurred genres with Leon Bridges, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Enrique Iglesias, Sheryl Crow and Elle King; and delivered her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’All Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line at Boot Barn. Her passion for rescue animals inspired the creation of her MuttNation Foundation, which has raised over $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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“RUN IT,” BY JELLY ROLL FOR PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 IS OUT NOW

Award-winning multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll has released “Run It” today as the only original song for the third installment of the beloved franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Listen Below via BBR Music Group/BMG/Republic Records.

 

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, from Paramount Pictures in association with SEGA Sammy Group, opens in theaters everywhere on Friday December 20, 2024. Advance tickets on sale November 25, 2024.

 

Jelly Roll notably co-wrote “Run It” with a powerhouse cohort of collaborators, including three-time GRAMMY® Award winner and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, two-time GRAMMY® Award winner and superstar artist and DJ David Guetta, and GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter Sean Cook. Tedder, Guetta, and Cook co-produced the track as well. The song marks Jelly Roll’s first collaboration with Tedderand Guetta.

 

“Run It” showcases Jelly Roll’s versatility once again, striking a balance between country, pop, hip-hop, and electronic. Anchored by breezy acoustic guitar and handclaps, the song climaxes on a bright dancefloor-ready bridge and sunny refrain, “We gonna run it, run it, run it till we running out of road!” It’s an upbeat and undeniable anthem that’s as energetic as Sonic himself.

 

Be on the lookout for the premiere of an official music video to accompany the track soon.

 

It continues what has become a tradition of high-octane bangers tailormade for the Sonic the Hedgehoguniverse. Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty, and Sueco the Child teamed up for “Speed Me Up” in 2020 to accompany Sonic the Hedgehog, amassing 59 million-plus Spotify streams and counting. Meanwhile, Kid Cudi contributed “Stars In The Sky” to 2022’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2, gathering over 31 million Spotify streams. As such, Jelly Roll finds himself in good company.

 

Jelly Roll’s Billboard 200 #1 critically acclaimed sophomore country album, Beautifully Broken, is available now. Earlier this week, Jelly Roll delivered two monumental performances as a three-time nominee at the 2024 CMA Awards. Next up, he performs his sold out hometown headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arenaon Tuesday, November 26. Jelly Roll recently made his debut on the PBS series “Austin City Limits” as the show celebrates its 50th Anniversary Season. Watch his performance of “I Am Not Okay” HERE.

Stay tuned for more news and announcements from Jelly Roll.

UPCOMING BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN 2024 TOUR DATES
11/22/2024 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Life Arena *
11/23/2024 - Jacksonville, FL - Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena *
11/26/2024 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena+

 
*ERNEST, Shaboozey & Allie Colleen
+ERNEST & Alexandra Kay

ABOUT JELLY ROLL:
Award-winning, GRAMMY® nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart for the first time with his acclaimed 2024 album, Beautifully Broken—which also earned the highest critical praise of his career so far from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Associated Press, NPR, and more. The release concluded his most successful year yet and followed his sold out Beautifully Broken Tour in arenas nationwide.
 
Just a year earlier, Jelly debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut Country Album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) - earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT Music Awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List Cover star and “country’s ‘most authentic’ new artist” (The New Yorker) received Billboard’s 2023 Breakthrough Award and the People’s Choice Award for Male Country Artist of the Year. Nominated for Best New Artist and Best Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me (with Lainey Wilson)” at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, along with eight genre-spanning nominations at the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards and a win for Best New Country and Pop artist wins, Jelly is one of three artists alongside Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to have scored three Country Airplay #1s in 2023 and the first to do it with his first three singles. He has earned five consecutive #1s to date at Country radio and is “one of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times). A 4X winner at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards and the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with five total nominations capturing his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year, Jelly continues to break boundaries. His #1 hit single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt— set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. Most recently, “Save Me” earned Jelly his first ACM win for Music Event of the year, released his new album Beautifully Broken on October 11 and launched his Beautifully Broken Tour on August 27th following his seven consecutive #1 singles: “I Am Not Okay,” “Chevrolet” - Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll, “Halfway To Hell,” “Save Me,” “Need A Favor,” “Son of A Sinner” & “Dead Man Walking.”
 
Not just an artist but a humanitarian, Jelly continues to resonate with fans on a global scale while racking up numerous milestones - from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to donating a recording studio at the juvenile detention center he served in as a teen, to the release of his record-breaking documentary by ABC News, “Save Me” - the most watched music documentary on the platform - to his visits with rehab centers and those incarcerated across the US. Featured by Nightline, GMA, GMA3, The New York Times, LA Times, The Tennessean, Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, CMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, “for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,” and American Songwriter echoing, “with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”

 

ABOUT SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

 

Director Jeff Fowler returns along with our all-star cast including Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, newcomers Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter, with Keanu Reeves joining the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog.

 

ABOUT SEGA OF AMERICA, INC.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic's Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus' Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.


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Steve Hackett announces ‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’ for release in January

Steve Hackett’s annual performances at Trading Boundaries, in Sussex, UK have become something of a tradition for the legendary guitarist in recent years. Presenting stripped down material, and showcasing his acclaimed classical compositions, these unique & intimate concerts have become a highlight of the year, beloved of his fans. As Steve explains: “It’s always a joy for me to play at Trading Boundaries, a magical intimate place full of beautiful lights and exotic imagery, illuminating the darkest time of year over Christmas and New Year… It’s the perfect location for my acoustic set.”
 
‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’, set for release on  January 17th 2025, collects various recordings from these shows from over the years, and also features appearances from regular collaborators including brother John Hackett on flute, Roger King on keys, Rob Townsend on flute & sax, & Amanda Lehmann on guitar & vocals. The release also coincides with Steve’s next two live appearances at the venue, on the 18th & 19th of January 2025.
 
To celebrate the announcement, a recording of the track ‘Ace Of Wands’ (originally from his debut solo album ‘Voyage Of The Acolyte’) has been launched, and you can listen now below.
 
‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’ will be available as a Limited Edition CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g 2LP & Digital Album, mixed by long-time live sound engineer Ben Fenner. Pre-order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/LiveMagicAtTradingBoundaries

Over the course of 17 tracks, Steve explores various facets of his catalogue, including Genesis classics like ‘Blood On The Rooftops’ & ‘Horizons’, stripped down solo material such as ‘Ace Of Wands’ & ‘Hands Of The Priestess’, and magical renditions of his much-acclaimed classical catalogue like ‘Black Light’ & ‘The Journey’. As a result, this album shows a completely different side to his playing: “Somehow, you can feel the special atmosphere through the sound of the music on this new live album, which is a complete contrast to my live rock shows.”
 
“I love the delicate dreamlike quality of this show with John and Rob interplaying beautifully on flute and sax, interspersed by surprising moments of power, such as the point when Roger’s keys become the sound of a full blown pipe organ!” The album also features two performances of tracks from Amanda Lehmann’s most recent solo album ‘Innocence and Illusion’, “Amanda’s lovely vocals on her own spellbinding songs also provide a special contrast.”
 
Steve has recently been reissuing his classical catalogue, and the latest two in the series, ‘Metamorpheus’ & ‘Tribute’ are available now. Both albums have been newly remastered for vinyl, and are available as Gatefold 180g LP’s in both black and limited coloured vinyl editions for the very first time. New digipak CD editions are also available, and they can all be ordered below:
https://stevehackett.lnk.to/Metamorpheus-Reissue
https://stevehackett.lnk.to/Tribute-Reissue
 
These follow hot on the heels of his critically-acclaimed new studio album ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, the 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his 30th solo release: “I love this album. It says the things I’ve been wanting to say for a very long time.”

Order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/TheCircusAndTheNightwhale

Bury Tomorrow Announce New Album "Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience" + Share Video For New Single "What If I Burn"

For Bury Tomorrow, the last two years have been about trying to fill the space where they knew something was missing.

From the depths of uncertainty, through line-up changes, and COVID-inspired road blocks, the arrival of guitarist Ed Hartwell and keyboardist/vocalist Tom Prendergast and the creation of 2023's The Seventh Sun has allowed them to lay out a whole new path of possibilities that felt unavailable before.

Now, with an invigorated belief and fresh outlook on what the band can encompass, they present Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience, their most fantastically visceral offering to date. Pre-save/pre-order it here.

Crafted more intimately and intricately than ever before by internalizing every aspect of the writing process, with Carl Bown [Sleep Token, Bullet For My Valentine, While She Sleeps] manning production duties for the first time, the result is a profoundly personal, extraordinarily expansive and punishingly grand display of cathartic craftsmanship.

Born from a shared sense of frustration in feeling an ever-shifting disconnect from the state of modern society, the band have created an earnest, heart-wrenching and definitive look at the overlapping effects of brutal self-sabotage, crippling anxiety, fierce despondency and the never-ending search for peace and clarity in a world so full of noise. It is a record about division as much as togetherness, an outpouring of personal devastation but a hopeful reminder that we are all navigating it together.

Atmospherically stirring new single, "What If I Burn," centers on the tricks that our mind plays on our perception of existence, interactions and connections.

Watch the music video below.

"To haunt is to revisit or recur persistently to the consciousness of someone or something," explains guitarist Kristan Dawson. "There's beauty in that commitment somewhat. In a world full of distraction, discourse, instancy and demand, patience seems hard to attain. In patience, there is peace, one thing society is short of. The title serves as a call of reflection, relying on the present moment, remembering what truly matters. I think the notion of patience being haunting is quite a contrast and that's certainly reflective of the album musically."

Within such deep sonic exploration and shared emotional understanding, and despite its bleak outlook on things, Will You Haunt Me With That Same Patience still strives to represent that lingering presence, that hope, that reminds us that this isn't the be-all and end-all of this existence. That things can change for the better, just like we can change for the better with it, and persevering through such separation will bring us back around eventually. We just have to weather the storm and trust in that feeling to pull us through.

To have allowed themselves the time and space to reach this point of comfort and confidence now feels like a starting point for everything that the band will do in the future. Expanding their empire in all corners of the world and delivering their biggest statement of intent to date is the beginning of a whole new chapter in the story of one of the most devastating and dedicated assets to British heavy music

MOLOTOV SOLUTION Continue Their Relentless Resurgence with a New Anthem of Oppression; "Mortis Imperium"

Following their explosive comeback earlier this month with “Devour The Children,” Molotov Solution, the politically charged deathcore stalwarts, return with their latest single, “Mortis Imperium.” Picking up where their previous release left off, this new track dives deeper into the brutal cycles of ideological resurgence and the cold, systematic exploitation of humanity. Fans can stream the new single HERE and watch the official music video below.

Speaking on the release of their second new single, Molotov Solution frontman, Nick Arthur states, 

“With ‘Mortis Imperium,’ we dive into the cyclical resurgence of oppressive ideologies and the brutal reality of systemic exploitation. This track draws parallels between ideology and faith, painting a stark picture of humanity as simply fuel for the war machine. While our first single ‘Devour the Children’ confronts betrayal in the pursuit of power with melody and madness, ‘Mortis Imperium’ leaves listeners with a haunting reminder of government-sponsored death conveyed through unrelenting drum grooves, punishing riffs, and back-breaking heaviness.”

Molotov Solution’s 2011 album, Insurrection, is widely regarded as one of the most influential deathcore releases of its time,

shaping the genre for years to come. Sadly, the band went on indefinite hiatus after its release leaving a huge influence but a

gaping hole in deathcore genre. On November 1st, they emerged from a decade-long hiatus with their powerful new single, “Devour The Children” a brutal and rageful statement of intent heralding the band's timely resurrection. Known for their fearless approach to exposing corruption and power struggles through their music, Molotov Solution’s voice is more vital than ever, delivering an unflinching soundtrack to the turbulent times we face with the fierce intent to challenge and resist.

Continuing a legacy of fearless commentary and crushing musicality, Molotov Solution give voice to the defiant and the dispossessed through their unique and hyper-influential brand of deathcore. With plenty more to come, “Mortis Imperium” is another bold step in this renewed chapter of Molotov Solution, leaving no doubt that the band is back and more furious than ever.

Molotov Solution | Credit Mike Elliot

ABOUT MOLOTOV SOLUTION

Molotov Solution returns in 2024, reawakened after a decade of silence with a renewed fire and an uncompromising vision. Known for their politically charged, ferociously heavy sound, the Las Vegas-based band is ready to reclaim their position at the forefront of extreme music. With a legacy built on confronting societal corruption, power struggles, and injustice, their return is a statement: the fight isn't over, and neither are they.

 

Molotov Solution has always been more than just a deathcore band. They are a voice for those who resist, a sonic assault against the systems that oppress. As they step into this new chapter, they carry with them the same relentless energy that defined their past but with a sharpened edge and a deeper urgency. In a world that seems more chaotic and fractured than ever, their music is not just relevant—it is essential.

 

Fans can expect new music that continues to push boundaries, both sonically and lyrically. Their signature blend of heavy, gut-punching riffs and politically infused messages will drive their upcoming releases, which promise to be as intense and confrontational as ever. 

 

With new music and renewed determination, Molotov Solution are ready to unleash a new era of heavy music that will resonate with old fans and new alike.

MARILYN MANSON - NEW ALBUM, 'ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD - CHAPTER 1' OUT TODAY VIA NUCLEAR BLAST

The wait is over… One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1, the 12th album by MARILYN MANSON has been released worldwide today via Nuclear Blast Records. The new album is available now for purchase and stream at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-1

With the record’s release comes a new video for the title track, ‘One Assassination Under God’, directed by Bill Yukich.

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SUNSTORM Release New Album 'Restless Fight' Today via Frontiers Music SRL

Today, AOR/Melodic Rock quintet SUNSTORM are proud to unleash their latest album,'Restless Fight', available through Frontiers Music Srl. The album's lead single, "Shot In The Dark", comes complete with an electrifying visualizer that captures the band's melodic rock essence.

Guitarist Aldo Lonobile comments on the focus track:

“'Shot In The Dark' is one of Ozzy’s most iconic song, the riff, the chorus, everything is just perfect and it features one of my favourite guitar players: Mr. Jake E Lee! When Serafino proposed us to record our own cover version, we were very excited, it reflects the original version, hoping that fans will appreciate it”.

 

Ronnie Romero expresses his enthusiasm for the release, by saying:

“I really love the new album! I believe it keeps the SUNSTORM essence with an AOR base, but bringing a fresh more guitar oriented and a heavier sound. It was fantastic to work with Aldo for the first time and I believe the fans are going to like the album very much!”

Watch the Visualizer for "Shot In The Dark" Below

SUNSTORM is a project created, overseen, and directed by Serafino Perugino, President of Frontiers Records, and it was originally designed to showcase a musical style similar to singer Joe Lynn Turner’s Melodic Rock/AOR roots.

 

Since 2021, SUNSTORM features one of the most impressive vocal talents of recent years, Lords of Black and Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero. Romero’s debut album with SUNSTORM, 'Afterlife' was released in early 2021 and showcased a rejuvenation of SUNSTORM's previous musical formula, mixing Melodic Rock/AOR with more '70s oriented hard rock, ala Rainbow (for which Romero performed as singer).

 

Romero's voice and prolific musical activity have brought him to the forefront of the hard rock/metal scene where he can be seen/heard with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, The Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black, The Ferrymen, and Elegant Weapons with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner.

 

Ronnie Romero is also a prolific solo artist, with the release of his first two cover albums 'Raised On Radio' and 'Raised On Heavy Radio' – where he pays tribute to legendary artists from the metal world – and his latest work 'Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters', the first to feature all-new original material, released in September 2023.

 

With the new album 'Restless Fight', the third to feature Ronnie Romero, SUNSTORMchanged its skin. The new line-up that backs Romero, comes from a heavy background.

On guitars, Aldo Lonobile, musician, songwriter and producer (Geoff Tate's Sweet Oblivion, Archon Angel feat. Zak Stevens, Ring Of Fire feat. Mark Boals), Andrea Arcangeli (from the Italian progressive metal band DGM) on bass, Alfonso Mocerino (ex-Temperance, Virtual Simmetry) on drums and Antonio Agate (one of the most talented Italian keyboard players and arranger for symphonic orchestras, featured in countless albums) on keyboards. It brings back SUNSTORM’s classic AOR/Hard Rock formula with a strongest dose of energy, reaching a more dynamic and bombastic approach.

Order 'Restless Fight' HERE

Since the inception of the new album’s production, the discussion has centered on the concept of keeping the roots of SUNSTORM’s musical style: the AOR sound of the early records that everyone wanted, but with special attention to the 80s way to arrange the guitars and keys in order to reach more powerful vibrations. The aim was to give a fresh appeal to the new music so that it could be the perfect foundation for Romero, who with his powerful vocal style, is the perfect fit to deliver the goods for the music.

The result is 'Restless Fight,' an album where Ronnie’s vocal acrobatics sit perfectly into Lonobile’s way to play guitars, clearly influenced by the 80’s guitar heroes such as Jake E. Lee/Steve Stevens, to name a few.

'Restless Fight' stands pretty tall in its own right and SUNSTORM is here to stay with a lot more to say!

SUNSTORM are:

Ronnie Romero – Vocals

Aldo Lonobile – Guitars

Andrea Arcangeli – Bass

Antonio Agate – Keys

Alfonso Mocerino - Drums

Swedish Punk Rock Band DEVIL'S CIGARETTE New Album 'I Wanna Be On TV' Out Now via Wild Kingdom Records/Sound Pollution

DEVIL'S CIGARETTE is setting the rock world ablaze with their incendiary energy and audacious style. This quintet of teenage renegades channels raw rebellion into a sound that captures the very essence of rock 'n' roll.

Today, the Swedish Punk Rock Band DEVIL'S CIGARETTE proudly release their debut album 'I Wanna Be On TV' via Wild Kingdom Records/Sound Pollution.

To celebrate the release of the album, DEVIL'S CIGARETTE have released a music video for the title track, "I Wanna Be On TV", available for viewing below.

DEVIL'S CIGARETTE brings raw energy and youthful rebellion back to rock 'n' roll, drawing influence from icons like The Stooges, The Beatles, and MC5. Their fast, gritty sound is a fresh take on classic rock, with an edge that appeals to fans young and old. The band has earned a reputation for intense live performances, capturing that same explosive energy in their debut album, 'I Wanna Be On TV'.

Order 'I Wanna Be On TV' HERE

OPETH Streams Visualizers for Song, "§4 ," New Album 'The Last Will & Testament' Out Today

The wait is finally over and OPETH's highly anticipated 14th studio album, 'The Last Will & Testament,' is now available worldwide today, November 22, via Moderbolaget // Reigning Phoenix Music! To celebrate this release, the Swedish prog legends are now sharing a visualizer for the song "§4," which can be found below.

Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt comments on the track, "'§4' is an oddball song, just written by instinct. I'm not a clever guy when it comes to writing music. People call us 'thinking man's metal,' I think that's laughable. I listen to music from so many different genres, it's impossible to me to stick to one genre. I find the idea boring to try and belong somewhere, we're a bit all over the place, and I think this song shows our diversity. For '§4' I was inspired by something called 'twelve note music,' which I think is a classical term, where you're supposed to play twelve notes und you cannot repeat a note twice. I heard some of that music by classical pianists playing, and it sounds wicked, it sounds evil, it sounds really strange - so that inspired the initial guitar theme. There's a melodrome theme in the beginning, it just sounds odd, like it doesn't fit in, almost like a free-form jazz solo or something like that. But it quickly kind of lands in an almost traditional metal theme with a common response type death metal vocal that has a stereo double-tracked normal vocal response. 

"I can't remember what happened during the writing process, but I reached a point where I just stopped and felt, 'ok, time for something strange!' We ended up with a flute solo by Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, which was kind of an accident in a way, because I asked him to do a narration, not flute. As he was doing the spoken word bits, he asked me 'do you need a flute solo?' I was like, 'yes, please!‘, while I didn't really have a part for a flute solo! I had to shuffle through the songs quickly in my head before he would change his mind. I had him on the hook, of course I was gonna find a piece! So, he played almost like a common response type flute solo in '§4.'

"This is a great song with the ending piece being one of the more evil pieces of music I've written in a long time: it sounds really menacing, sick almost!“

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Opeth's fourteenth album was written by Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (The Heard, ex-Crucified Barbara). ‘The Last Will & Testament’ was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (Ghost, The Hellacopters), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (Killing Joke, Robert Plant), and Opeth, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of Opeth mixing at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. The strings on ‘The Last Will & Testament’ were arranged by Åkerfeldt and returning prog friend Dave Stewart (Egg, Khan) and conducted by Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Not one to miss a beat, visual artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his 11th cover, a haunting "photograph" reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick's infamous "Overlook Hotel" photograph. Miles Showell (ABBA, Queen) also revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer cutting at Abbey Road Studios in London.

 

Åkerfeldt rolls out the red carpet for storied flautist and Jethro Tull main man Ian Anderson. Not only do Anderson's signature notes fly on "§4" and "§7", he narrates on "§1", "§2", "§4", and "§7". Joining Anderson, Europe's Joey Tempest lends a backing vocal hand on "§2”, while Åkerfeldt's youngest daughter, Mirjam Åkerfeldt, is the disembodied voice in "§1".

 

‘The Last Will & Testament ‘is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of Opeth's finest material to date. Just as Opeth welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story—this time with growls.

Moreover, OPETH has landed the the cover story for Decibel Magazine's current December 2024issue! The in-depth interview with the band was conducted by journalist Chris Dick while the photos were shot by Ester Segarra. The issue can be found HERE.

After three decades of dazzling the world, Opeth have made their most daring creative leap yet. The Last Will & Testament is a progressive and dramatic triumph, and yet more proof that expecting the unexpected is the only way forward for fans of Sweden’s finest.

 

“It’s a restless record for me,” concludes Åkerfeldt. “It’s an explosion of ideas, which I like. It’s a bit shorter and snappier. But I definitely didn’t want to rehash anything. The only thing that has come back is some of those death metal screams, but the mindset is still much more forward looking. In typical Opeth fashion, it’s not a direct record that you understand and that you love or hate right away. It takes time and if you put that time into it, you might like it… or hate it! It feels like it was written on a whim. Which it was, in a way! I hear things on this album and think, where the fuck did that come from?”

 

Lineup:

Mikael Åkerfeldt – Vocals, guitars

Fredrik Åkesson – Guitars, backing vocals

Martin Mendez – Bass guitar

Waltteri Väyrynen – Drums and percussion

Joakim Svalberg – Keyboards, backing vocals

 

Special Guests:

Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) - spoken word (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7) // flute (tracks 4, 7)

Joey Tempest (Europe) - backing vocals (track 2)

Mirjam Åkerfeldt - spoken word (track 1)

 

All Music and Lyrics written by Mikael Åkerfeldt

Lyrical concept by Mikael Åkerfeldt, dramatic consultation by Klara Rönnqvist Fors

 

Produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt

Co-produced by Opeth and Stefan Boman

Engineered by Stefan Boman, Joe Jones and Opeth

Mixing by Stefan Boman and Mikael Åkerfeldt and Opeth at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe, Stockholm, Sweden

Mastering and vinyl lacquer cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road studios, London, UK

 

Strings conducted by Dave Stewart at Angel Studios, London, UK

Strings arrangement by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Dave Stewart

Drum technicalities by Kit Cunningham

 

Artwork by Travis Smith with directions from Mikael Åkerfeldt

Biography by Dom Lawson

About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success!

 

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DON’T BELIEVE IN GHOSTS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR 'BROOKLYN BABY' AND ANNOUNCE NYC HOMETOWN SHOW ​  

New York City-based alternative indie rock band Don’t Believe In Ghosts is proud to announce the premiere of their brand-new music video for “Brooklyn Baby,” now available to stream. The song, co-written and produced by Grammy-winning producer Ken Lewis (X Ambassadors, FUN.), captures the thrill, allure, and challenges faced by dreamers chasing their future in the vibrant city of New York.

 

WATCH THE “BROOKLYN BABY” VIDEO BELOW :

Steven Nathan, the band’s lead singer, shared insight into the song’s creation:
"This song is so personal to me, as it reflects the journey of leaving comfort behind and diving into the unknown. When Ken Lewis said, ‘Get on a plane, and let’s finish this one together,’ I knew we were onto something special."

 

Following the release, Don’t Believe In Ghosts will return to their hometown for a highly anticipated live show at Mercury Lounge on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. This marks their first NYC show in over a year and promises an unforgettable night featuring the live debut of “Brooklyn Baby” and other new music. The band will be joined by special guest Cage Willis, adding to the night’s excitement.

 

TICKETS FOR THE MERCURY LOUNGE SHOW ARE ON SALE NOW:

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Don’t Believe In Ghosts has captured audiences with their signature blend of anthemic alternative indie rock, uplifting energy, and relatable storytelling. Their breakthrough track “Put Your Head Back,” featured in AppleTV+’s WeCrashed, helped propel their success, and the band continues to win hearts with their creative ethos: “Don’t give energy to the ghosts of your past.”

 

Stay tuned for more updates, and join Don’t Believe In Ghosts on this exciting journey.

 

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Get a Little "MUD" on Ya — Dorothy Shares Official "MUD" Video

The raven-haired rock star from Los Angeles, DOROTHY, returned over the summer, with the scorching new single "MUD." She rode in on a black horse, equipped with leather and signature red lip, the rock world will once again be schooled in the undeniable chemistry that is alive and well amongst metal and rock loyalists and country badasses. 

A musical outlaw through and through, Dorothy's new single is a display of raw, full-bodied vocal power complimented by heavy-hitting instrumentation and riffs galore. The song landed at No. 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and at No. 4 on the Active Rock Chart.

Earlier this month, the singer shared an explosive performance video of the song, something her legion of fans has been eager to see and hear. Watch it here. 

Today, she unveils the official video for the song. Watch it below.

The visual presents Dororhy in all of her bad-ass, rock 'n' roll glory.

“My producer Scott Stevens' wife Flavia produced the music video," shares Dorothy. "Shout out to the director Rich Ragsdale. My longtime friend Linda Strawberry co-edited and I am over the moon with how the video turned out! This new era is full of passion and fire. We have a lot more up our sleeves. Enjoy the official video for 'MUD.'"


Go ahead, and get a little mud on ya!

Last month, Dorothy released the new track "The Devil I Know." Watch the lyric video here.

The details of Dororthy's forthcoming fourth studio album will be announced soon. Be patient, because more music and news is coming.

Dorothy's discography thus far includes Gifts From the Holy Ghost (2022), which was inspired by a spiritual awakening, as well as ROCKISDEAD (2016), which inspired Roc Nation to sign the artist to the label, and 28 Days in the Valley(2018). The Budapest, Hungary-born stunner has enjoyed over 1 billion global streams combined across her career and has participated in high-profile collaborations with everyone from Staind to Slash of Guns N' Roses to Scott Stapp of Creed to Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss, earning and ultimately cementing her place among the hard rock elite.

Killswitch Engage Announce New Album "This Consequence" + Band Shares "Forever Aligned" Video — WATCH❗

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — are pleased to announce their new album THIS CONSEQUENCE. It arrives February 21 via. Metal Blade. Pre-order it here. 

The band  has also shared the video for first single "Forever Aligned." Watch it below. 

"'Forever Aligned' is one of those songs that is not just about us as humans, our love, and connection, but that connection to the unknown, the greater power, the universe, or God," explains Leach. "It feels like a really good first song to release not just sonically, but lyrically, as it is all about connection. The device of world we live in could use a lot more connectivity."

Regarding the album, Leach continues, "This Consequence, to me, is the combination of everything the past five years has thrown at us as a band, as humans, and society as a whole. This album is just as much about everybody and their stories as it is for me about my journey personally. Sonically, I love the combination of everybody's ideas and contributions on this album. It feels more like a collaboration than the past few records have been. When all is said and done, I wouldn't change anything about this album."

He finishes, "I think it's the exact record we needed to make. I'm honored and proud of what we all were able to create and refine through this music and message."

KSE will also embark on a headline tour in March. It's their first tour of North America since late 2022, as the band has been busy working on the new material that has become This Consequence. The tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. All dates are below, and includes appearances at key spring festivals. Tickets and VIP packages will be available here.

Additionally, the band returns to the cover of Revolver for the third time. See the Winter 2024 cover below. Get it here. It's on stands in January. Please note this issue is different than the special collector's edition deluxe magazine that is "must own" for fans!

ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE:
Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, on-stage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002's Alive Or Just Breathing became avowed as a definitive album, being named among "The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade" by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of "Best Metal Performance" in 2005, 2014, and 2019, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019's Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band's total streams are nearing 3 billion to date, while they've remained consummate road warriors who've sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band is celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the '00s and continues its incredible legacy.

UNFD Signs Dreamwake + Band Shares "Heatwave" Video

UNFD is thrilled to welcome Connecticut's DREAMWAKE — Bobby Nabors (vocals); Dave Pazik (guitar);  Kevin Jacques (bass); and Andrew Popolizio (drums) — to the label roster.
 
To mark the momentous occasion, the band has shared the video for "Heatwave," its debut single for its new label home. Watch it below. 

The song mashes up screams, synths, and sax, and it will assert itself as your new favorite song and genre!

"'Heatwave' is about that feeling of nostalgia when you look back on life and realize things will never be the same," the band says, effectively capturing a sobering emotion that ALL of us have experience at one point or another. "It's about those moments when you're stuck in the same place but everything around you feels different, and you can't help but long for how things used to be."

Dreamwake continue, "The song reflects that bittersweet tension of trying to hold on to the past while also knowing it's time to let go. It's a reflection on change, growth, and the acceptance that moving forward often means leaving something behind. Ultimately, it's about embracing that shift and finding peace in the next chapter."

Melodic and screamed vocals collide through the song, which is erected on heavy artillery riffing. There's also a gorgeous, '80s-inspired sax and synths woven through the track, making for thrilling and unpredictable listen.

"We're beyond excited to finally share 'Heatwave' with the world," Dreamwake exclaim. "Having the opportunity to work with a great label like UNFD is truly an honor. Their belief in our music and vision means the world to us, and we're grateful for the chance to reach even more people-both our loyal supporters and those discovering us for the first time. We're pumped for what 2025 has in store, and can't wait to take this next chapter together."

Emerging from the bustling scene in New Haven, Connecticut, Dreamwake are a four-piece band that seamlessly blends metalcore with synthwave, crafting a sound that's both nostalgic and fresh. Combining emotionally charged melodies, heavy riffs, and saxophone, Dreamwake offer a unique sonic landscape and they bridge the gap between powerful metal breakdowns and captivating melodies, Now part of the UNFD roster, the band is gearing up for their forthcoming full-length, set for release in 2025. Set to deliver an unforgettable mix of energy, depth, and innovation that will leave a lasting impact on fans.

Also, the band has a holiday show set for December 13 at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Get tickets here. All details are in the graphic below.

Memphis May Fire Announce New Album "SHAPESHIFTER" + Band Shares Video for Title Track

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE — Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) — spent much of 2024 dropping brand new singles, each of which was more incendiary than the next. Today, they are thrilled to announce their upcoming album SHAPESHIFTER, which arrives March 28 via longtime label Rise Records. Pre-order it here.

The band has also shared the video for the title track. Watch it below. 

The track and the album take a long, hard look at what lies beneath.
 
"'Shapeshifter' reflects the struggle of wrestling with identities and the need to confront the masks we wear," says Mullins. "This track, and the entire album, is about exposing those parts of ourselves we often keep hidden. It's a journey through the layers of deception, self-reflection, and the struggle to find what's genuine in a world full of pretense. We wanted 'Shapeshifter' to embody that feeling of losing and finding yourself, over and over, until you finally see what's real."

MMF have also announced a headline tour for Spring 2025, with support from Caskets, Wind Walkers, and Elijah. The tour kicks off April 16 in Little Rock and runs through May 17 in Atlanta. It includes appearances at several key spring festivals, such as Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. All dates are below. Get tickets here.