The Plot In You Share "Left Behind" Lyric Video — WATCH

Ohio quartet The Plot In You — Landon Tewers [vocals], Josh Childress[guitar], Ethan Yoder [bass], and Michael Cooper [drums] — have shared the video for their newest single "Left Behind."

Watch it below.

The song is gorgeously mercurial — shifting from upbeat to pensive to ballistic — and it nods to some sonic inspirations. It's also lyrically introspective, as is expected from the band.

"'Left Behind' was inspired by old nostalgic bands and artists I grew up listening to," says Tewers. "I wanted to make something as a tribute to that sound and hopefully elevate it. It's a song about gaining back confidence and hope after cutting off a person that was draining and moving forward with a fresh perspective."

Last year, the band's 2018-released single "FEEL NOTHING" was officially certified Gold by the RIAA. The song is a digital success story that still streams over 2 million times and has enjoyed an exciting beyond-viral moment on TikTok. The track appears on the band's album DISPOSE.

The Plot In You will return to the road this spring on the headline "Watch the Divide" tour with Holding Absence, Thornhill, and Banks Arcade in tow. The tour kicks off on April 7 in New Haven, CT and runs through May 13 in Cincinnati. All dates are below.

THE PLOT IN YOU ON TOUR:
WITH HOLDING ABSENCE, THORNHILL, + BANKS ARCADE:

4/7 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place
4/8 — Asbury Park, NJ — Asbury Lanes
4/9 — Harrisburg, PA — Harrisburg Midtown Arts center
4/11 — Montreal, QC  —  Club Soda
4/12 — London, ON — London Music Hall
4/14 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
4/15 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground - Fillmore
4/16 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
4/18 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
4/20 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live
4/21 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
4/22 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall
4/24 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues
4/25 — Austin, TX — Empire Control Room & Garage
4/27 — Tucson, AZ — The Rock
4/28 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
4/29 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory
4/30 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
5/2 — Portland, OR — Bossanova Ballroom
5/3 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
5/4 — Seattle, WA — The Crocodile
5/6 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
5/7 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
5/9 — Lawrence, KS — Bottleneck
5/10 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's
5/11 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
5/12 — St. Louis, MO — The Old Rock House
5/13 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's

ABOUT THE PLOT IN YOU:
TPIY dropped their fifth album Swan Song in 2021 via Fearless Records. The album is available here. After racking up over 100 million streams and receiving praise from BillboardRock SoundAlternative Press, and more, the band crafted an album that addresses the end of various things and situations in life. It was a way for the members to expunge some negative things from their lives through their art. With this record,The Plot In You stared down years of negativity, soured friendships, disappointment, and mistakes and catalyzed those experiences into hammering distortion, towering melodies, epic production, and unapologetically cathartic lyrics. It's an album that their fans and beyond will intimately and instantly relate to.

LISTEN TO MORE MUSIC FROM THE PLOT IN YOU:
"Face Me
"Too Far Gone
"Paradigm"
"Enemy
"Divide"

Judiciary Share "Paradigm Piercer" — LISTEN

NEW ALBUM FLESH + BLOOD OUT MARCH 10 VIA CLOSED CASKET ACTIVITIES
 
Texas quintet JUDICIARYJake Collinson [vocals], Kyle Calfin [bass], Austin Looney [drums], Jimmy LaDue [guitar], and Israel Garza [guitar] — will drop their sophomore album Flesh + Blood via Closed Casket Activitieson March 10. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared "Paradigm Piercer." Listen below.

"We wrote 'Paradigm Piercer' to sonically take you further into the world we built with this record," says Collinson. "I wrote the lyrics with the intention of making you feel like you want to run through a wall within that world to conquer what or who is in front of you. Kyle, Jimmy, and Israel crafted some of my favorite riffs and leads on the record through this song. Arthur Rizk was a huge part of the construction of this song and helping us shape what I feel is a huge representation of what we wanted to come out of working with him. The end product of that collaboration is something I couldn't be more excited to share with the world."

Grinding full force since 2013, the band unleashed the EP The Axis of Equality in 2016, a split EP with Mortality Rate in 2017, and finally, their first full-length record Surface Noise with Closed Casket Actitives in 2019. Along the way, they also shared stages with a wide variety of bands, including Vein, Power Trip, The Acacia Strain, Exhumed, and Gatecreeper, to name a few.
 
Citing influences such as Slayer's God Hates Us All and Chimaira's The Impossibility of Reason as well as "a ton of Machine Head," their vision crystallized in 2021. They recorded what would become Flesh + Blood with producer Arthur Rizk [Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy] in August of 2021 before Will Putney [Body Count, Vein] handled mixing and mastering.
  
In the end, Judiciary rule a world of their own now and forever. "We want this music to take you to the world that we’ve built with it," Kyle says. "To feel it, visualize it, see it how we see it — to us, there would be nothing better."

JUDICIARY LIVE:
2/10 — Tacoma, WA — JAG Vol.4 w/ Comeback Kid, Mindforce, + more.

UNFELLED Reveals New Song, "Veil of Perdition"

Pagan black metal project UNFELLED (ft. members of WOODS OF DESOLATION, DRUDKH, AUSTERE) will be releasing its debut full-length, 'Pall of Endless Perdition,' on March 10, 2023 via Season of Mist Underground Activists! The band is now sharing a lyric video for the brand new single, "Veil of Perdition," which can be found below.

UNFELLED offers no comment on this song, instead allowing the lyrics to speak on their own.

Pre-orders for 'Pall of Endless Perdition' are now available HERE.
Pre-save the album on streaming services HERE.

Emerging Pagan black metal project Unfelled is rising from the underground to release its debut full-length, ‘Pall of Endless Perdition.’ Designed by the same mastermind behind Woods of Desolation, the project serves as a vicious and violent counterpart to its elegant and melodic predecessor, showcasing muti-instrumentalist D.’s impressive musical duality. 

Formed in 2016 as a project of D. (Woods of Desolation, Remete), Unfelled first emerged with the solo demo offering ‘Beneath Distant Skies’ at the end of 2017. Expanding the line-up in 2020, fellow veterans Mitch (Austere, Dearthe) and Vlad (Drudkh, Windswept) were enlisted on vocals and drums respectively, completing the vision for the band.  

Moving forward as a three-piece, the forthcoming full-length sees Unfelled pursuing heavier, more aggressive territory, yet never entirely eschewing the sense of melody and atmosphere established on the debut demo. “Musically weaving together fury and triumph, aggression and melody, the lyrics predominately center on bloodshed, war & death – the threefold cloak beneath which lies eternal darkness,” says Unfelled about the offering. 

Now, upon joining forces with Season of Mist, Unfelled is ready to unleash ‘Pall of Endless Perdition.’ Without question, this record is certain to leave its black mark upon the masses.

Recording Lineup:
D. – Guitars & Bass 
Mitch – Vocals 
Vlad - Drums 

Recording, Mixing, Mastering:
ViTeR Music

Producer:
Unfelled + ViTeR Music

Cover Art:
Yag Mort

Links:
www.facebook.com/unfelled
www.unfelled.bandcamp.com


Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/UnfelledPall
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/unfelledpall

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours
Merch

STONED JESUS Reveals New Song, "Get What You Deserve"

Ukrainian psychedelic rock trio STONED JESUS will release its new album, 'Father Light,' on March 3, 2023 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The band is now sharing the sludgy new song, "Get What You Deserve," which can be heard below!

Lead vocalist and guitarist Igor Sydorenko comments on the track: "We previewed 'Get What You Deserve' live on our autumn dates in 2022 and all the people absolutely loved it, even without hearing the studio version first! I love how the first and the last parts are almost the same riff, but then you also have this weird atmospheric breakdown in the middle. The lyrics were written with an environmental message in mind, but I guess they could be taken differently now...Either way, please enjoy this track and expect it to be the main set closer during our 'Father Light' tour!"

For those who might be unfamiliar with STONED JESUS, the band is well-known for their explosive single, "I Am The Mountain," which reached a whopping 15 million views on YouTube! The iconic clip can be found HERE.

Pre-orders for 'Father Light' are now live and can be found HERE.

Pre-save 'Father Light' on your favorite streaming service HERE.

STONED JESUS recently announced their appearance on the mighty Hellfest of 2023! More information on tours/festival for 2023 will be announced on a later stage.

Ukrainian prog-stoner trio STONED JESUS held their first rehearsal since the Russian invasion in the middle of July 2022. It was a moment the band dubbed as “surreal” and justifiably so — the regular ritual of band practice was made impossible by the war. The members of STONED JESUS — Igor Sydorenko (vocals/guitar), Sergii Sliusar (bass) and Dmytro Zinchenko (drums) — captured the moment for their social media channels. A broad smile of defiance and satisfaction can be seen on their faces. Regardless of the senseless havoc and destruction reaped upon their homeland, STONED JESUS would play on. It was the resumption of a music career temporarily thwarted but not defeated by evil.
 
Since 2009, STONED JESUS has served as one of Ukraine’s leading forces in heavy rock. Sydorenko, a veteran of the Ukrainian music scene, formed the band after stumbling upon some heavy and angry riffs that would become the song “Occult.” He fed off his Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin influences and was soon turned onto Electric Wizard and Sleep, two bands who mastered the art of bold, lurching heaviness, thus creating a sonic template to abide by.
 
The band was initially dubbed “STONED JESUS from the Outer Space” but shortened to the much crisper Stoned Jesus. The name was trimmed down out of necessity — Sydorenko wanted to legitimize the band immediately. “I realized that this may cause some problems,” he told the Psychedelic Baby webzine in 2010. “Some people wouldn’t take our music seriously, then. I don’t mind jokes and having fun, but music is always the most serious thing for me.”
 
Two demos ensued before STONED JESUS’s debut LP, 2010’s First Communion. Recorded in two hours, First Communion was a promising offering that dove headlong into the world of heavy stoner rock, with three songs going over the ten-minute mark for hypnotic effect. The album eventually saw a proper reissue in 2020, introducing it to a new group of fans. Seven Thunders Roar followed in 2012 and included “I’m the Mountain,” a 16-minute epic jam that has since become a live staple. The album also introduced a bevy of acoustic guitar and softer vocal approaches from Sydorenko.
 
The Harvest came next in 2015, deftly transitioning Stoned Jesus from sludge into new terrain, including alternative and progressive rock. This is a credit to Sydorenko’s evolving songwriting style and desire to never allow STONED JESUS to repeat itself. “It works brilliantly for the likes of Motörhead or AC/DC, but we’re not that legendary yet,” he told Outlaws of the Sun webzine in 2015. “So, let’s experiment, shall we? Let’s play with the genres, the sound, the song structures, the melodies, the timings — yes, my favorite trick!”
 
Pilgrim came next in 2018, which until now, has been the band’s career-defining moment. Stoned Jesus’s original plans were to record its follow-up in 2020. That, of course, was sidelined by the pandemic. The band then entered Spivaki Records in Kharkiv in July 2021 to record nine songs at 75 minutes. Two-thirds of the material was mixed and mastered before the invasion, leaving the final run-time of six songs at 43 minutes.
 
The result is Father Light, the band’s first for Season of Mist. The album catches Stoned Jesus in full bloom. The foundational elements of STONED JESUS’s sound remain (fuzzed-out rock, driving bass lines and maximum groove) and are once again augmented by the combination of Sydorenko’s gentle clean vocals and hook-laden chorus choices, along with an array of ornamental guitar melodies. And, in true STONED JESUS fashion, the journey is often the reward: The cuts on Father Light expand and shift — all the while, the band’s trademark heaviness serves as the guide.
 
STONED JESUS subsequently resumed live activity in July 2022 with European festival dates and runs with countrymen (and labelmates) Somali Yacht Club and then VOVK. The shows provided the band the opportunity to air two of the songs that would end up on Father Light: “Con” and “Porcelain.” Moreover, the dates were an outlet for the band to connect with waiting audiences who supported their music and cause of raising money to help those impacted by the war.
 
The idea that music is the ultimate escape has never rung truer in light of what happened to Ukraine in 2022. The prospect of brighter days lies ahead, making the Father Light album title even more appropriate.

As 2022 drew to a close, the members of STONED JESUS posted their final message for the year, epitomizing their resilience and optimism:
 
All the missiles in the world can’t destroy freedom. Nothing will stop truth.

Line-up:
Lead-Vocals and Guitar: Igor Sydorenko
Bass and backing vocals: Sergii Sliusar
Drums and backing vocals: Dmytro Zinchenko

Recording studio - Spivaki Records, Ukraine
Producer / sound engineer - Artem Altunin and Dmytro Zinchenko
Mastering: Metropolis Studio, London, UK - Andy “Hippy” Baldwin

Recording line-up
- Igor Sydorenko (Arlekin, Voida, Krobak, Snakerider) – lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, organ on track 3
- Dmytro Zinchenko (Doomed City, Orkectr Che, Sekunda Kota, Smeyushiysa Tigr, Small Depo) – drums and percussion, backing vocals
- Sergii Sliusar – bass, backing vocals

Links:
instagram.com/stonedjesusband
http://facebook.com/stonedjesusband
twitter.com/stonedjesusband
youtube.com/c/StonedJesus
stonedjesus.bandcamp.com

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/stoned-light
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/STJ-FL

Photocredit: Mateusz Kluba
Artwork: Anton Pcholkin
Bio: David E. Gehlke

Booking:
Sound Of Liberation
facebook.com/soundofliberation
instagram.com/soundofliberation

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours 
Merchandise

Fire Follows ADDS Tour DATE 3/17 Biloxi w/ Smile Empty Soul, Tantric - New Single "Say Words " out Now

"'If you’re looking for some new ear candy check out Fire Follows new single "Say Words"' ~Wayne Benson of

107 ROCK WBRR -THE GATOR

"Interesting vocal post-metal. The gloomy Atmosphere and the well-thought-out cover were very enjoyable. A powerful composition that captivates and catches the listener." - Rate It

"The dark grungy energy really fits my mood today. your guitarist went crazy with the riffs, the mix is well-controlled between all the high dynamics of vocals and guitars." - Rate It

Fire Follows' newest single "SAY WORDS" is a follow-up to Fire Follows prior releases "Shedding This Skin" and "The Puppeteer". Artist Chris Watt, the founder of Fire Follows, has been working diligently on a project that brings a sound in full round. Every single release is building on top of the other. The full impact is what Watt and his band will be bringing out on tour, from March 16, 2023, through April 2, 2023. Fire Follows will be on the road with Smile Empty Soul and Tantric (dates below).

Each single builds upon the other creating a power-metal force at each step! Chris Watt (Fire Follows) continues to team up with leading producers as he makes music he believes in. Following his last single "The Puppeteer" and "Shedding This Skin", we find the journey continuing to build now with "SAY WORDS". This isn't your ordinary convergence of metal parts - this is an entire mechanically and passionately working entity.

Writing/Tracking/Production: Chris Watt

Mix Engineer: Landon Hook

Mastering Engineer: Chris Henderson

ABOUT:

Fire Follows is the passion project of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Chris Watt. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, Chris does all writing and recording at his home studio... or probably more appropriately referred to as a studio home at this point. Since its inception in 2019, Fire Follows has continued morphing and evolving. Originally with just Chris, to the eventual involvement and contribution of outside musicians, and now swinging back to more of a solo project, the Fire Follows model is very fluid, and will continue to remain flexible as touring and new material will inevitably require contributions from other players. Chris's goal is very simple... get as many ears to hear the music as possible.



In Chris's own words, "There are roughly 8 billion people on the planet, right? So the goal is simple, get all 8 billion to hear the music from Fire Follows. I have no interest in making a penny from FF. These songs are literally pieces of my soul, and there is something so powerful about not only sharing that with the world but trying to create an experience that pulls the listener into the energetic space in which each song was created. I always encourage fans to listen to the songs multiple times as they are written in layers, and it takes multiple listens to really get the full effect and experience those layers fully."

Fire Follows is continuing to release new singles throughout 2023 and you will find them on tour with SMILE EMPTY SOUL AND TANTRIC.

TOUR DATES: FIRE FOLLOWS, SMILE EMPTY SOUL, TANTRIC

3/16 LAFAYETTE LA.FREETOWN BOOM BOOM ROOM

3/19 ATLANTA, GA. TERMINAL WEST, w/TANTRIC

3/20 MELBOURNE FL. WYNFIELDS w/TANTRIC

3/21 TAMPA, FL. BRASS MUG w/TANTRIC

3/22 FORT MYERS, FL. BUDDHA LIVE w/TANTRIC

3/23 POMPANO BEACH FL. PIPERS PUB w/TANTRIC

3/24 FERNADINA BEACH, FL SADLER RANCH w/TANTRIC

3/25 SUMMERFIELD, FL. DJ AND GINA'S wTANTRIC

3/26 PENSACOLA, FL. THE HANDLEBAR

3/28 MEMPHIS, TN. LAFAYETTES

3/30 FORT WORTH, TX TULIPS

3/31 HOUSTON, TX SCOUT BAR

4/1 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX HOUSE OF ROCK

4/2 AUSTIN, TX COME AND TAKE IT LIVE

PURCHASE "SAY WORDS"

Social:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fire_follows/

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

Twitterhttps://twitter.com/fire_follows

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rD-Qmw6kQqg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Gc3NwIwLk0yHTdHTB8qRn

Spotify Single:

https://open.spotify.com/track/46LOFu7ws9rSQv54J98nW3?si=34a0f142f5a64685

Purchase Single:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/say-words-single/1661994711

Website: www.firefollows.com 

Merch: https://fire-follows.myshopify.com/

MEGAZILLION Reveals Trippy, Official Music Video for “Sheep Of Doom” off of New Album, 'Triple Phoenix'!

Baltimore, MD based Alternative Rock artist and multi-instrumentalist MEGAZILLION has released the surreal, official music video for his single "Sheep of Doom." Shot by "Mike," Triple Phoenix was recorded and mixed at The Hot Box in Baltimore by MEGAZILLION himself.

Purchase / Stream "Sheep of Doom" Online

"Megazillion has struggled with sleep his whole life. From nightmares and sleepwalking as young as 3, from sleep paralysis, recurring haunted visions, restless legs and good old fashioned anxiety, this song and video try to find catharsis in it’s expression and creation and maybe is enough to connect with those that also struggle with this. That or just get down with the banger!" -Megazillion

Purchase / Stream 'Triple Phoenix' Online

Megazillion is an artist/musician in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The project officially began in early 2020 under the dome of Covid lockdown. Paul “Megazillion” Joyce has a well worn resume of underground but significant bands and over a decade of work as a film composer and had some loose MZ demoes going back as far as 2017. Film work and other band commitments (F City, Dark Water Transit, Compression, Consumer Culture, Mondawmen) kept MZ on the shelf. Once lockdown hit the realization came rather fast that it was time to finally put this epic project into motion.

Late summer 2020 they began putting together the first official album “Triple Phoenix”. Recorded and mixed by Megazillion, the process took a year and half. 30 minutes of 7 tracks (one being the 12 minute “We All Wanna Belong”) ranging from Shoegaze, Krautrock, Post Punk, Electro, Industrial, Alternative and even a little doom thrown in, the mixes are very dense, huge even. Lots of layering and interesting colors. Then it was mastered in 2022 at the famous Abbey Road Studios by Alex Wharton (Pixies, My Bloody Valentine) and released December 2022 on Big Curve Music. Initial feedback has been absolutely stellar.

To celebrate the release, the now official five member live band, had a very successful album release at the famous Ottobar in Baltimore, MD. To further grow interest in the album and to build a strong following the band is planning to play anywhere it can in 2023. Also, a series of videos for “Triple Phoenix” are in production with the first being a video for the stirring track “Sheep of Doom”.

Megazillion also produces almost all the video content for the various releases on the Megazillion Youtube channel.

Watch out. We got plans.

INTREPID BLOOM Releases New Single, "Above the Storm," Off of Upcoming EP, 'Missing Link'!

Heavy rock artist INTREPID BLOOM has released his newest and fifth single off of the artist's upcoming sophomore album, Missing Link, set to release March 10, 2023 via WURMgroup.

"'Above the Storm' is a fast-paced blend of hard rock and electronic about anticipation and the split-second-moments before taking a chance.." - INTREPID BLOOM

Click to Purchase / Stream "Above the Storm" Online

Pre-Order 'Missing Link' via WURMgroup Online

Psychedelic rock artist Intrepid Bloom hails from Philadelphia, and cultivates its sound from being a lifelong musician and songwriter. A guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and vocalist, Intrepid Bloom weaves them together in an aggressive, psychedelic manner.

The new album Missing Link is a mental ride from start to finish; mixing gritty guitar riffs and vocals, hammering drums, dirty bass, and psychedelic vibes. Missing Link is released under the WURMgroup record label, and was mixed and mastered by Ulrich Wild.

Like a seed that breaks through concrete, Intrepid Bloom breaks out of one rock genre and flourishes as an abstract blossom.

JINJER to Support Headliners Disturbed + Special Guests Breaking Benjamin on "Take Back Your Life Tour"

Beginning July 11, 2023 in Denver, CO

 

Tickets on Sale this Friday, February 10

at 10:00 AM Local Time

Last fall, progressive groove metal leaders JINJER took to the road in the United States for their biggest headline tour yet - showcasing their groundbreaking stage show and trademark sound to massive audiences across the country.

This summer, JINJER will return to America to command even bigger stages - supporting iconic metal unit Disturbed on their 2023 headline Take Back Your Life Tour, plus fellow special guests Breaking Benjamin. This potent line-up blends heavy sounds from all corners of metal, making for a show you just can't miss!

 

Tickets for Disturbed's Take Back Your Life Tour go on sale this Friday, February 10 at 10:00 AM local time! Visit the artists' and local venue websites for tickets and more information.

 

JINJER states:

"We are really looking forward to hitting the road in the US again, alongside Disturbedand Breaking Benjamin. We can not wait to see some old fans and welcome some new ones as well!"

JINJER supporting Disturbed & Breaking Benjamin in the USA:

 

Jul 11 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena

Jul 13 | Salt Lake City, UT | USANA Amphitheatre

Jul 15 | Ridgefield, WA | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Jul 16 | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheatre

Jul 18 | Wheatland, CA | Toyota Amphitheatre

Jul 20 | Irvine, CA | FivePoint Amphitheatre

Jul 22 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Jul 23 | Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amphitheater

Jul 25 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion

Jul 27 | Houston, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Jul 29 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP

Jul 31 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion

Aug 01 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Aug 03 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Aug 07 | Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Aug 09 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live

Aug 11 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center ^

Aug 12 | Syracuse, NY | St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

Aug 15 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center

Aug 18 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center ^

Aug 19 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Aug 21 | Camden, NJ | Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Aug 23 | Gilford, NH | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Aug 26 | Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion at Star Lake

Aug 27 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Blossom Music Center

Aug 29 | Maryland Heights, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Aug 30 | Tinley Park, IL | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sep 01 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sep 02 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center

 

^No Breaking Benjamin

Get your copy of JINJER's latest album, 'Wallflowers', NOW

You can find more formats and specials, as well as new merch in the JINJER merch shop HERE!

JINJER recently called upon their fans to help raise funds for their countrymen and women in Ukraine by releasing two special donation T-Shirt designs that can be purchased HERE!

JINJER is:

Tatiana Shmayluk - Vocals

Roman Ibramkhalilov - Guitars

Eugene Abdukhanov - Bass

Vlad Ulasevich - Drums

KING 810 Releases New EP 'Follow My Tears' to all major platforms! On Tour This Spring with Alphawolf!

Stream/Download King 810 HERE

American heavy metal band KING 810 released their new EP Follow My Tears to all major platforms on January 23, 2023 via King Nation! The band will be on a European/UK tour dubbed The Steppin’ Over Roaches Tour this spring with Alphawolf in support.

In addition, the band will be playing Bloodstock Open Air in Catton Park, Derbyshire this August!

"Over the past year I have been mentally unstable. My intentions have not been as focused as they are typically. This wasn't obvious until I reviewed the fifty songs me and Josh wrote over the recent couple years. Only then did I realize there wasn't the concept of a whole record here. Instead the songs played as smaller groups of frenzied schizophrenic fits. So it is likely we will come with several EPs over the year because of this. I don't think of it as any less of a release it just feels like the best way to deliver the songs," says David Gunn about Follow My Tears.

WATCH the official video for BRAINS ON THE ASPHALT, the first single from Follow My Tears:

Gunn adds, "This video is about digital technocracy. The demi gods that are the global hegemonies on the earth today and the religion it has grown into. The big tech hand that turns the dial influencing us to love the virtuous tribes we belong to and to hate the out-group of the "other". Most of all it about how much we hate ourselves..."

King 810 is an American metal band from Flint, Michigan formed in 2007. Hailing from a place infamous for its crime and poverty statistics, King 810 specialize in effusive slabs of nu-metal-infused modern hard rock with elements of experimental hip-hop and dark jazz. The band's first release was their independent EP titled Midwest Monsters in 2012, which earned them a signing with Roadrunner Records; they released their second EP titled Proem in 2014, and their Billboard-charting debut studio album Memoirs of a Murderer that same year. The following year the band would be the first metal group to collaborate with DJ Drama on a project entitled Midwest Monsters 2. The EP blended metal and rap in classic nu metal fashion and featured several hip hop artists including Grammy award winning Freddie Gibbs. In 2016 the group released their sophomore LP entitled La Petite Mort or a Conversation with God followed by an acoustic project entitled Queen. In 2018 the group would go independent for the release of their most experimental album Suicide King only to return to form with 2020’s apocalyptic AK Concerto No. 47, 11th Movement in G Major.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Official Website

Facebook

Instagram

Spotify

Twitter

YouTube

OMEGA INFINITY Launches New Song, "Death Rays"

Void metal outfit OMEGA INFINITY, the project of Xenoyr (NE OBLIVISCARIS) and Tentakel P. (TODTGELICHTER), is firing off "Death Rays," the brand new single ft. guest vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft! The song is taken from the band's upcoming full-length, 'The Anticurrent.' Step into the galactic void and listen at THIS LOCATION and watch the video Below.

OMEGA INFINITY comments: "The life cycle of the universe comes to a close. Stars are dying. Cosmos devouring itself. Piercing rays of light incinerating all that is left. Everything that ever was implodes into one supermassive Black Hole. The next Big Bang is imminent and the cycle will start again. We will see you on the other side of The Void soon!"

ICYMI: The band previously revealed a mind-boggling 360° VR music video for the first single, "Iron Age," which can be found HERE.

"The Anticurrent" is due on February 24 and can be pre-saved HERE pre-ordered HERE.

OMEGA INFINITY: The story of the endless cycle of birth and death told on a cosmic scale, being viewed from The Void that permeates the whole existence.
The debut album “Solar Spectre” (released in 2020 by Season Of Mist) created a dark and disturbing soundtrack for a journey through our own solar system, combining furious Black Metal of the 90‘s, harsh electronic and menacing ambient sounds with ancient growls and screams and gathered overwhelmingly positive press and fan response when it was first unleashed upon earth.

Not content with only one small statement and following their greater vision for The Void, Tentakel P. (TODTGELICHTER) and Xen (NE OBLIVISCARIS/ ANTIQVA) had already finished their sophomore album at that time, with only the pandemic preventing the vocal recordings and thus an earlier release. 

“The Anticurrent” unleashed a very different view of The Void unto the listener. Rather than the blackness of space, the second album explores Time: From the Big Bang and the chaotic birth of the universe, the album’s focus moves through the rise and fall of human civilisation, while zooming back out to a cosmic scale to witness the inevitable end of the universe in the menacing finale. 

No OMEGA INFINITY album would be complete without cover versions (SEAR BLISS and EMPEROR) and the addition of friends as guests to the ensemble: Heralding The End together with the band are (in order of appearance) Adrienne Cowan (SEVEN SPIRES/ AVANTASIA), Lindsay Schoolcraft (ANTIQVA/ ex-CRADLE OF FILTH), Andras Nagy (SEAR BLISS) and Marta J. Braun (TODTGELICHTER/ VYRE).

If you ever wanted to know how a myriad of Black Holes devouring themselves in a time distortion sound – look no further than OMEGA INFINITY’s sophomore album “The Anticurrent”!

Style: Void/ Black metal

Cover art: Adrien Bousson

Line-up:
Xenoyr
Tentakel P.

Recording line-up:
Xenoyr (NE OBLIVISCARIS, ANTIQVA, SPIINE): Vocals
Tentakel P (TODTGELICHTER, ENMERKAR a.m.m.) :  Everything else

Guest musicians:

Adrienne Cowan (SEVEN SPIRES) – Clean vocals and screams on „Iron Age“
Lindsay Schoolcraft (ANTIQVA, ex-CRADLE OF FILTH a.m.m.)– speech and screams on „Death Rays“
András Nagy (SEAR BLISS) – screams on „Voices From The End Of Time“ and „Night Journey“
Marta J. Braun (TODTGELICHTER, VYRE) – clean vocals and screams on „Ye Entranceemperium“


Recording studio: Deep Void Studio

Producer / Mixing engineer: Tentakel P. (Deep Void Studio)
Vocal Engineering For Xen By Xenoyr And Tentakel P. (Deep Void Studio)
Vocal Recordings By Adrienne Cowan herself
Adrienne Cowan Appears Courtesy Of Frontiers Music
Vocal Recordings For Lindsay Schoolcraft By Tyler Williams (Monolithic Prod.)
Vocal Recordings For András Nagy By Viktor Scheer (Intercellar Studio)
Vocal Recordings For Marta J. Braun By Tentakel P. (Deep Void Studio)
All Other Recordings, Engineering And Mix By Tentakel P. (Deep Void Studio)
 

Mastering studio and engineer: Markus Stock At Klangschmiede Studio E. Mellrichstadt


Biography: Omega Infinity

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/thedeepdarkvoid
https://www.instagram.com/omegainfinity666/
https://omegainfinity.bandcamp.com/
 

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Omega-Infinity-TA
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/oi-anticurrent

Available Formats:
CD digipak
Digital
12” vinyl in various colours
Merchandise

Melodic Death Metal Unit WOLFHEART Unleashes New Official Video for “Fires of the Fallen”

New Album, 'King of the North', Out Now

Order Your Copy HERE!

Upcoming North American Tour with Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura & Thulcandra Begins Soon!


Renowned melodic death metal band WOLFHEART has unleashed their latest and greatest creation with the official video for their explosive single, "Fires of the Fallen", taken from the recently-released full-length album, 'King of the North', now available via Napalm Records. 'King of the North' continues WOLFHEART's trademark sound, fusing colossal melodies, powerful vocals, emotionally charged lyrics, and relentless rhythms to create a masterpiece of epic proportions.

"Fires of the Fallen", the penultimate track on the album, serves as a fitting finale for the entire musical journey, and showcases WOLFHEART‘s exceptional talent in executing melodic death metal. With its devastating riffs, potent instrumentals and soul-stirring vocals, the song demonstrates their insatiable passion for the genre. The accompanying music video masterfully captures the intense and climactic energy of the album’s conclusion, immersing viewers in the pulse-pounding world of 'King of the North'.

With the release of the album and their recent European tour, WOLFHEART has proven time and time again that they are a force to be reckoned with in the metal world. You won't want to miss the band’s electrifying performance on their upcoming North American tour supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse and Obscura alongside labelmates Thulcandra!

Immerse yourself in the music as WOLFHEART takes the stage and delivers a truly unforgettable live show. Don't miss your chance - tickets are on sale now.

 

WOLFHEART’s statement:        

"After waiting for 4 long years and having several tours and plans cancelled it is finally time to bring the Finnish winter storm to the stages of North America. There is no better way to start 2023 than being on the road in NA and with awesome company of Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura and Thulcandra!"

Discover distant realms of northern mythology with melodic death triumph 'King of the North'!

Each song on 'King of the North' is dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology – underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production. The King, for instance, tells the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless Cold Flame” featuring Karl Sanders. “Ancestor” is the album’s most frostbitten anthem, unleashing WOLFHEART’s acclaimed brand of crushing blast beasts and cutting-edge vocal performances alongside guest Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.

'King of the North' is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling – showcasing WOLFHEART at never-before-heard artistic levels!

Tuomas Saukkonen on 'King of the North':         

"After 'Wolves of Karelia', it made a lot of sense to continue writing thematic albums, but this time I wanted to travel a lot further in history than the Second World War and went straight to tales about creation of the Nordic world, ancient gods of the north and majestic nature. The colorful theme also inspired me to write the musically most diverse WOLFHEART album and also bring the biggest variation of vocals than ever before, putting Lauri and Vageliss in their well-earned spotlight."

Order 'King of the North' NOW

[LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)]

'King of the North' is available in the following formats:

=> LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

=> LP Gatefold Vinyl Die-Hard Edition Marbled Crystal Clear/Black + Poster + Slipmat (limited to 300)

=> LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Orange/Yellow

=> CD 6-page Digisleeve

=> Digital album

WOLFHEART & THULCANDRA US Tour

Supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse & Obscura

02/18/23: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

02/19/23: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

02/20/23: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

02/21/23: Boise, ID @ The Shredder

02/22/23: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

02/23/23: Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

02/24/23: Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

02/25/23: Minneapolis, MN @ The Underground

02/26/23: Joliet, IL @ The Forge

02/27/23: Detroit, MI @ Small's

02/28/23: Toronto, ON @ Axis

03/01/23: Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Bell

03/02/23: Montreal, QC @ Studio TD

03/03/23: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

03/04/23: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater

03/05/23: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring

03/06/23: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

03/07/23: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

03/08/23: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

03/10/23: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

03/11/23: Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live

03/12/23: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

03/13/23: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill

03/14/23: Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

03/15/23: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick

03/16/23: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

WOLFHEART are:

Tuomas Saukkonen - guitar, vocals

Joonas Kauppinen - drums

Lauri Silvonen - bass, vocals

Vagelis Karzis - guitar, vocals

Deathcore Quintet OSIAH Releases Brutal New EP 'Chronos' via Unique Leader Records

Deathcore quintet Osiah have released their new EP 'Chronos' (via Unique Leader Records).Speaking on today's release, the band shared:

"'Chronos' is our first EP since our debut release in 2015 with ‘Reborn Through Hate’. This record gave us a chance to really experiment with our sound, utilizing all the creative elements that have inspired us musically over the years. Each track has its own separate flare and feel, and we have found ourselves maturing creatively since the process. We hope you all enjoy, as we feel we are always attaining to find the true audial representation of who we are as artists, and it’s now spearheaded by this upcoming release, we hope you’re as excited as we are in our sound to come."

Stream 'Chronos' here, watch the EP visualizer playlist below, and be sure to stay tuned for more Osiah news coming soon.

Hailing from the extreme music melting pot that is the northeast of England, Osiah transcends the deathcore label with what could possibly be the most torturous barrage of filth the UK has produced in recent years. Crushingly intense breakdowns and deathly chops tread a familiar path, but jarringly detuned guitars, unpredictable tempo changes and vocals that range from wide-ranging pitched screams to commanding guttural bowel openers add an extra evil to the sound that cannot be put into words.

After releasing their first EP 'Reborn Through Hate' in 2015, Osiah released their first full-length album ‘Terror Firma’ in June 2016 via Siege Music. The album gained praise from Metal Hammer Magazine, Bloody Disgusting, and many other prestigious publications, cementing the band as the hottest and heaviest band on the UK deathcore scene.

The resulting work lead to the band signing to Unique Leader Records in 2018 and releasing their sophomore album 'Kingdom of Lies' in 2019. In 2021, Osiah released their third album 'Loss' and have now unleashed their latest EP 'Chronos' out onto the world.

Osiah is:

Ricky Lee Roper (vocals)

Chris Keepin (guitars)

Andy Mallaby (Guitars)

Carl Dunn (Bass)

Danny Yates (Drums)

CONAN Announces 2023 USA Headline Tour Dates

Doom Metal Masters

CONAN

Announce USA Headline Tour Dates,

Featuring Special Guests THRA

Tour Begins May 5, 2023 in Chicago, IL

New Album, 'Evidence of Immortality',

Out Now via Napalm Records

Order HERE

United States metal fans - bow down and hail CONAN!

England’s doom metal masters will hit American shores this spring in support of their highly-acclaimed latest album, 'Evidence of Immortality', out now on Napalm Records!

Kicking off on May 5, 2023 in Chicago, IL, the band's headline tour - featuring special guests THRA - will hit a slew of cities, coming to an end on May 25 in Seattle, WA.

Tickets are on sale now - visit the CONAN homepage or local venues for more information!

CONAN says:

“We toured the USA three times in 2019, then Covid ruined everyone’s life. We are super excited to be back, and cannot wait to see you all."

CONAN USA Tour Dates w/ Special Guests THRA

5/5 - Chicago, IL - Reggies 

5/6 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary 

5/7 - Youngstown, OH - West Side Bowl 

5/9 - Boston, MA - Middle East (Upstairs)

5/10 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus 

5/11 - Philadelphia, PA - Warehouse on Watts

5/12 - Baltimore, MD - Metro 

5/13 - Raleigh, NC - Pour House 

5/14 - Piedmont, SC - Tribble’s

5/15 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl

5/16 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia 

5/17 - Austin, TX - Lost Well 

5/19 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister 

5/20 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Underground 

5/21 - Los Angeles, CA - Resident 

5/22 - Oakland, CA - Golden Bull 

5/23 - Sacramento, CA - Café Colonial

5/24 - Portland, OR - Polaris Hall 

5/25 - Seattle, WA - Northwest Terror Fest

CONAN’s latest release, 'Evidence of Immortality', overruns you like a steamroller. The British kings of brutally heavy slowness push their down-tuned axes and cranked pedals to the limit, crushing ears and minds when huge, rumbling chords and malevolent riffs muscle their way in over lances of infinite distortion and drums that pummel and thunder like the hands of a god against the gates of hell.

As previously released album singles proved, CONAN are the masters of their craft, while Jon Davis spits his lyrics over the uber-synchronized power chord changes and tempo shifts of the unholy trio of bass, drums and guitar.

'Evidence of Immortality' was produced by Chris Fielding and mastered by James Plotkin. The album also sees former band member Dave Perry perform on the track Grief Sequence”.

The album’s artwork was provided by the skilled hand and mind of Tony Roberts, architect of the CONAN visual style since day one and their debut release, 'Horseback Battle Hammer'.

CONAN is:

Jon Davis – Guitar, Vocals

Chris Fielding – Bass

Johnny King – Drums

Fencer Release Self-Titled Debut Album & Drop "Couch" Single/Video

The Los Angeles based rock trio, Fencer, have today released their long awaited self-titled debut album, via Blood Blast Distribution. This marks the band's first self-produced release, composed of 10-tracks and what is considered to be their most authentic work yet. Fans can stream the album here.

The album release is accompanied by the release of their latest single "Couch." You can stream "Couch" here. You can also watch the special music video for "Couch" below.

Speaking on today's album release, vocalist Field Cate shares:

"Very excited to finally have our first album out in the world. We’ve worked really hard on this and feel it’s the most accurate representation of what we’re all about, proud to have it as the first full length release in our discography. The recent single “Couch” is about boredom and drugs and sitting on your couch all day. The video is as ridiculous and silly as we could possibly make it so we hope it’s something that can make you laugh or maybe get a catchy hook stuck in your head. Please enjoy and make your own meaning of the tracklist we spent the last couple years creating | == |"

Not only was their debut album self-produced, but it was mixed by Henry Lunetta (5 Seconds Of Summer, State Champs, Grayscale) and mastered by Zach Fisher (Weezer, Rancid, Bad Religion). Prior to today's release, Fencer had previously dropped tracks "Junebug""Sanitarium", and "Joseph Courtney" which had racked up over 1.5 million listens across all streaming platforms. Keep an eye out for more Fencer news coming soon.

WHAT THE PRESS ARE SAYING:

"This album is a fantastic example of how to step out and make a scene.

In a mentally visual sense, this album stuck true to the band’s motto of “Everything must be blue.” Each song is a shade of blue, different from the last, ranging from deep, vibrant, and hazy to bright, pale, and cheery. All in all, Fencer couldn’t have put together a better collection of songs as a way to debut themselves. This is an album that will open many doors for the band.

5/5"

CHARM Music

"Field’s soulful, melodic vocals pierce right through you from start to finish and are perfectly accompanied by a bluesy bassline and rhythmic drums. Field’s vocal range on this entire album is beyond impressive. 

This album was just a rollercoaster of emotion and you could feel every word rush over you.

Fencer has really set the bar high for their next album."

Hunnypot

"This album has something for everyone and very diverse."

Bleach Bangs

Los Angeles fans also have the chance to see Fencer LIVE tonight at Molly Malone's for their exclusive album release party.

Support comes from OC Natives Crossing I's Dotting T's, alt rock duo Joker's Hand, and the female-fronted It's Butter. Most importantly - Fencer will be bringing their iconic, fuzzy, manic garage opera sound to close out the night and celebrate their album release.

With an amazing setlist, this is a show surely not to be missed.

Tickets can be purchased here or at the image on the right.

ABOUT FENCER

Fencer, the self-defined garage opera band, is leading a new era of rock music with their own undeniably, dynamic sound. The Los Angeles-based trio consists of vocalist and guitarist Field Cate, bassist Scott Sauve, and drummer Cameron Sauve. Only two years after their inception, they became fan-favorite openers for notable acts such as Badflower, The Wrecks, and Dead Poet Society. Tackling the stigma surrounding mental health and its struggles, Field’s emotive and frenetic vulnerability resonates with listeners to further solidify the band’s electric presence. The trio have racked up an impressive 1.5 million listens across all streaming platforms, despite having not even released their debut album. Field’s synesthesia (seeing music in color), Scott’s vigorous bass-lines, and Cameron’s expertise in self-producing flow together to create an eccentric style that is certain to become rock’s newest novelty.

Find Fencer Online

linktr.ee/fencerband

Randall King’s “My Opry Debut” Airs 10/9p CT This Saturday on Circle Network

Courtesy of Circle Network

March 15, 2022 was “a 9-year-old’s dream” come true for rising singer/songwriter Randall King when he graced the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry for his coveted debut. Now, fans across the globe can experience the emotional night alongside the Hereford, Texas native as his “My Opry Debut” episode airs this Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10/9p CT on Circle Network.
 
Performing songs “Roger, Miller Lite and Me” and “I’ll Fly Away” off his debut album Shot Glass, King has since cemented his place in country music, leaving critic Robert Oermann stating, “this dude is a for-real country singer, and this rhythm-happy Texas honky tonker stakes a for-real claim to stardom.”
 
King most recently released the official music video for fan-favorite “You In A Honky Tonk,” bringing his two-stepping “sexy country” tune to life. Written by John King, Matt Rogers and Brandon Day, the Bart Butler and Ryan Gore-produced “You In A Honky Tonk” music video was brought to life by director Brooke Greenberg after already amassing millions of listens (and spawning tens of thousands of videos) thanks in large part to user LonestarTequilaBar’s original thigh-grabbin’ new line dance. See King with the duo behind the scenes of the shoot HERE

With a hefty tour schedule spanning from Montana to the Carolinas and every state in between – including his return to the Opry stage this March, one year after his debut – visit randallking.com to find a show close to you and see King under the neon for yourself.
 
Randall King 2023 Tour Dates:
Feb. 3               Birmingham, AL                     Zydeco
Feb. 4               Chattanooga, TN                    Barrelhouse Ballroom 
Feb. 10             Buda, TX                                Mavericks Dancehall
Feb. 11             Stephenville, TX                     Twisted J Live
Feb. 16             Omaha, NE                             The Waiting Room Lounge
Feb. 17             Wichita, KS                             The Cotillion
Feb. 18             Tulsa, OK                                Cain's Ballroom
Feb. 24              Arlington, TX                         Texas Live!
March 12          London, UK                            O2 Blueroom
March 15         Nashville, TN                         Grand Ole Opry House
March 16          Knoxville, TN                         Cotton Eyed Joe
March 17          Charlotte, NC                          Coyote Joe’s
March 18          Greenville, SC                         Blind Horse Saloon
March 24          Terrell, TX                               Silver Saloon
March 25          Montgomery, TX                     Montgomery Music & Mudbugs Festival
March 30          Paris, TX                                  Love Civic Center
March 31          Helotes, TX                             John T. Floore’s Country Store
April 1              Waco, TX                                The Backyard Bar Stage Grill
April 13            Albuquerque, NM                   Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall & Saloon
April 14            Prescott Valley, AZ                  Findlay Toyota Center
April 22            Llano, TX                                Robinson Park
April 27            Columbus, OH                        Bluestone
April 28            Chicago, IL                             Joe’s On Weed Street
April 29            Indianapolis, IN                      8 Seconds Saloon
May 12             Baton Rouge, LA                    Texas Club
June 22             Grand Junction, CO                Country Jam Colorado Music Festival
July 1                Greenwood Village, CO         Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
July 29              Cardwell, MT                         Headwaters Country Jam
Aug. 11             Morrison, CO                         Red Rocks Amphitheater
 
About Randall King:
One of country’s new crop of modern traditionalists, Warner Music Nashville artist Randall King grew up on the endless plains of West Texas – and his sound is steeped in their timeless beauty with a mix of grit and grace. He grew up singing in the back of a ‘93 Chevy Suburban, mimicking the pure-country vocals of stars like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson and over the years became drawn to the electrifying energy of modern stars like Eric Church, Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean. After years of hustling and a road-warrior’s diet of 150 shows each year, King produced and released the defiant 2016 EP, Another Bullet, then followed up with a 2018 self-titled album. Now, King is bringing an organic, timeless sound to country’s mainstream with his major label debut album Shot Glass. The 11-song collection, seven of which were co-written by King, centers around a night out at a bar, with each track representing a different point of view of those in the room. The album was named to Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far), making him the only male country artist to make the list. With over 170+ million career streams to his name, the 2023 Music Mayhem Magazine and 2022 Pandora and Country Now Country Artist to Watch is looking to the anywhere-and-everywhere future with music that captures the essence of a Western poet who’s never been afraid to be himself.

IODINE RECORDINGS PRESS RELEASE: Quicksand's Classic "Slip" Being Reissued on Vinyl

IODINE RECORDINGS TO REISSUE QUICKSAND'S SLIP IN THREE VINYL CONFIGURATIONS

HARD COVER BOOK FEATURING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF ANTHRAX, HELMET, THURSDAY, RISE AGAINST, REFUSED, + MORE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE

Influential label Iodine Recordings, which launched back in 1996 by distributing punk and hardcore records from a cramped apartment in Boston during the golden age of mail-order and print catalogs, rebooted in 2022 with reissues and new albums alike.

Iodine's singular mission and one that has not changed since its inception in 1996 — to release the best of the best in indie and underground music and ALWAYS put fans first.

Today, the label announces the reissue of a quintessential and definitive post-hardcore release — Quicksand's Slip.

The reissue will come in three configurations, including a hard cover book that is a "must own" for diehard fans and collectors. The book includes written contributions from members of Anthrax, Helmet, Sepultura, Thursday, Rise Against, Refused, Youth of Today, Thrice, Agnostic Front, Snapcase, Earth Crisis, Cave In, and many more. Additional details are below.

Pre-order it here.

Few albums fully establish and encapsulate a genre like Quicksand's debut album Slip does for post-hardcore. Originally recorded in 1992 and released in early February 1993, Slip is as relevant and important an album today as it was nearly 30 years ago. Slip is a musical bridge between the 1980s New York Hardcore scene from which Quicksand's members cut their teeth on, and the burgeoning sound of the '90s heavy rock. It's an album that stands toe-to-toe with other great records released that year, but the band's NYHC roots give the record an edge you won't hear on an In Utero or Siamese Dream.

Lead track "Fazer" throws listeners straight into a brick wall of heavy guitars. Quicksand's gritty genius is immediately apparent in the song: a group confident in their ability to mix heaviness, melody, and big-chorus sensibilities in a way none of their peers could dream of. Frontman Walter Schreifels and company merge their vast pool of influences (citing everyone from Bad Brains to Danzig) into a sound that's undeniably Quicksand. Nowhere is this more apparent than the album’s lead single "Dine Alone." It's a deceptively catchy song that exposed countless MTV watchers to crushing riffs, Schreifel's gritty-yet-beautiful yowling, and a still legendary odyssey of a bridge.

The album is proof positive that a band can write some of the heaviest riffs ever, while still pausing for moments to space out on songs like "Lie and Wait." The record concludes with a summation of all its accomplishments in "Transparent," offering up guitar riffs that manage to sound heavy and hopeful at the same time. "Transparent" reinterprets Revolution-Summer forward-thinking positive mindset in a new context of rock music. It's as though the band is aware of the righteous wave of great music they’re ushering in with this album. Slip gave everyone including Deftones, Glassjaw, Title Fight, and hundreds more the blueprint of what post-hardcore can accomplish. Quicksand firmly cemented Slip as an essential album in rock music and a testament to how far punk rock can go. 

Slip was recorded by Quicksand members Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today), Tom Capone (Beyond, Bold), Sergio Vega (Deftones, Moondog), and Alan Cage (Beyond, Seaweed) and co-produced by Steven Haigler (Pixies) and Don Fury (Sick of it All, Agnostic Front). Remastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden (Deafheaven, Joyce Manor).

STANDARD EDITION:
Available for the first time in over a decade, the 30th Anniversary Edition of Slip was completely remastered for vinyl using the original 1993 master tapes and includes bonus track "How Soon is Now?" The jacket artwork was reconstructed using original art elements and color improvements. Complete with several limited beautiful vinyl variants.

DELUXE GATEFOLD:
The Limited Deluxe Gatefold Edition includes a gold foil embossed Slipcase, a gatefold jacket, and a bonus triple gatefold poster, which features several never-seen-before photographs, rare show flyers, and commentary from Sam Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, Rival Schools), Drew Thomas (Into Another, Bold), Jordan Cooper (Revelation Records), and Kate Reddy (108).

DELUXE LP + HARDCOVER BOOK:
The Limited-Edition Deluxe LP and 64-page hardcover book chronicles the release of this influential album. Includes a foreword by Walter Schreifels, never-before-seen photographs, original art, rare concert posters, show flyers, and ephemera from 1990-1994. Written contributions from members of Anthrax, Helmet, Sepultura, Thursday, Rise Against, Refused, Youth of Today, Thrice, Agnostic Front, Snapcase, Earth Crisis, Cave In, and many more. Complete with a case-wrapped, soft touch cover, a must have addition for any fan’s collection. Presented on a Yellow and Red Swirl Vinyl. Limited to only 2000 copies, with foil stamped numbering.

POWERWOLF Honors ALICE COOPER’s 75th Birthday with Cover of Iconic Single, “Poison”

POWERWOLF

Honors ALICE COOPER’s 75th Birthday

with Cover of Iconic Single, Poison

Special Album, 'Interludium',

to be Released on April 7, 2023

Get your Copy HERE!

Debut North American Performances

Begin on February 23 in New York City!

ALICE COOPER is inarguably one of the biggest names in the history of rock music. To honor his 75th birthday on February 4, 2023, POWERWOLF has released a cover version of his larger-than-life song Poison”. The 1989 hit single from the legendary album 'Trash'is an absolute evergreen and known by every rock and metal fan worldwide. POWERWOLF pays tribute by adding their trademark sound to the song, without sacrificing the iconic structure of the original.

 POWERWOLF on the cover:

“Over the years we have released several cover songs to pay tribute to artists / bands that we personally hold in high regard. With 'Poison', Alice Cooper has created a timeless classic and we could not miss the opportunity to celebrate his 75th birthday (on February 4) with our own version.“

This new cover track arrives just a few weeks before POWERWOLF headlines stages in North America for the very first time - performing in cities such as New York City, Montreal, Los Angeles and more. Don’t miss your chance to join the wolfpack before it’s too late - shows are already selling out! See below for upcoming tour dates.

Watch the Lyric Video for Poison

POWERWOLF are undoubtedly one of the most celebrated and successful heavy metal bands of the last decade. Multiple #1 album chart entries, gold and platinum records, huge sold out arena shows, as well as headline slots at the biggest festivals have paved their way. In less than 20 years of band history, POWERWOLF has made it to the very highest league of heavy metal.

Just in time for the highest Christian holiday, Easter 2023, another highlight of the band's discography,the special album 'Interludium', will be released on April 7, 2023.

The new release features six new studio tracks, including the single "Sainted By The Storm", which was already celebrated on the band's exhilarating Wolfsnächte 2022 headline tour, as well as one of the most intense tracks in the band's history, "My Will Be Done". 'Interludium' also features gems and rarities from the band's history, such as “Midnight Madonna” and “Living On A Nightmare”

Pre-Order your version of 'Interludium' HERE

'Interludium' will be available in various formats:

=> 3 LP Vinyl Transparent / Black in Cardboard Box (1-LP Gatefold + 2 x Bonus Album in Slipcase) with Slipmat – strictly limited to 300 worldwide (Napalm Records Shop exclusive)

=> 3 LP Vinyl Marbled Green / White / Black in Cardboard Box (1-LP Gatefold + 2 x Bonus Album in Slipcase) with Slipmat – strictly limited to 300 worldwide (Powerwolf Shop exclusive)

=> 3 LP Vinyl Marbled Black / Red in Cardboard Box (1-LP Gatefold + 2 x Bonus Album in Slipcase) with Slipmat – strictly limited to 400 worldwide (EMP exclusive)

=> 3 CD Earbook with 96 pages booklet – strictly limited to 1500 worldwide

=> 2 CD Mediabook with 48 pages booklet, incl Communio Lupatum II bundled with ticket for Un Holy Metal Mass in Cologne

=> 2 CD Mediabook with 48 pages booklet, incl Communio Lupatum II with Aluminium Chalice (Capacity: 0,6l, Height: 20cm, Weight: 750g) – strictly limited to 500 worldwide (Napalm Records Shop exclusive)

=> 2 CD Mediabook with 48 pages booklet, incl Communio Lupatum II

=> 1 CD Jewel Case

=> 1 LP Gatefold with poster

=> 2 Music Cassette – strictly limited to 300 worldwide

=> Digital Deluxe Album

=> Digital Album

One day before the release of the special album 'Interludium', POWERWOLF will celebrate Easter with their devotees at Palladium in Cologne. The album release show will be one of the biggest concerts in the history of the band and a once in a lifetime experience for each POWERWOLF fan!


Live in North America 2023:

2/23/2023: New York, NY @ The Palladium - SOLD OUT

2/24/2023: Montreal, QC @ M TELUS - SOLD OUT

2/25/2023: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium - SOLD OUT

3/20/2023: Dallas, TX @ The Factory

3/22/2023: Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre

3/24/2023: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

3/25/2023: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

About POWERWOLF:

The story of POWERWOLF, beginning in 2004, reads like a true fairytale, but is the result of the efforts of one of the most hard-working and entertaining live band on the heavy metal planet. 

POWERWOLF have secured a remarkable collection of gold and platinum awards, starting in 2015, when they reached Gold status for the first time in the Czech Republic with their album, 'Blessed & Possessed'. Additionally, both 'Preachers Of The Night' (2013) and the subsequent masterpiece 'The Sacrament Of Sin' (2018), as well as the groundbreaking streaming event 'The Monumental Mass: A Cinematic Metal Event' (2022), entered the German album and DVD charts at #1 (a massive achievement for an audio-visual release).

The thrilling DVD, 'The Metal Mass', (2016) also secured the #1 spot on the German DVD charts. Most recently, the new studio album, 'Call Of The Wild', entered the album charts at #2 (and staying for 16 weeks in the charts) while the hit single "Dancing With The Dead" went gold and platinum. The Best Of album, 'Best Of The Blessed', released in 2020, also successfully entered the German charts at #2. 

POWERWOLF achieved massive success as they headlined large venues with their phenomenal stage performances on the almost completely sold out Wolfsnächte headline tours (2019 & 2022), as well as numerous summer festival shows in which crowds were thrilled and completely captivated by the wolves and their unique, (un)holy metal mass. Beyond many others, they’ve also headlined Wacken, Masters Of Rock, Summer Breeze – all massive live successes.  

Once POWERWOLF performs the new studio album, 'Call of the Wild', for the first time ever, at their long-awaited debut North American shows in 2023, as well as the Easter mass in Cologne – with the special album 'Interludium', the whole world will be completely under the sign of the wolfpack once again!


POWERWOLF are:

Attila Dorn – vocals

Falk Maria Schlegel – organ

Charles Greywolf – guitar

Matthew Greywolf – guitar

Roel van Helden – drums

Employed To Serve to Drop Deluxe Edition of "Conquering" on 3/10 + Share "Sun Up to Sun Down" Remix Video — WATCH☀️

Employed To Serve will release the digital deluxe version of their current studio album, Conquering, on March 10 via Spinefarm. This updated version will include four new tracks: a heady mix of the new, the Remix, and the live, in addition to a fresh cover image.

The brand new recording is "Take Back Control," a typically full-on number produced and mixed by Lewis Johns, who worked with the band on the Conquering album itself; the Remix, meanwhile, is an inventive re-working of Conquering track "Sun Up To Sun Down," featuring New Zealand metal three-piece Alien Weaponry; while the two live tracks were recorded last year on the Gojira tour of Europe.

Check out "Sun Up To Sun Down (Feat. Alien Weaponry)" 

Justine Jones, Employed To Serve frontwoman offers"We always find it exciting to rework an already finalized song, and when the idea of doing it to a track from our latest album Conquering came up, the obvious choice was 'Sun Up to Sun Down.'"

She continues, "The idea of re-working a track is to add a new dimension to it, and what better way than bringing in new musicians to alter the entire DNA of the song. We asked the guys in Alien Weaponry if they would be up for this collaboration whilst on tour with them last summer. We thought their vocal stylings could really add something to 'Sun Up...' They seemed as enthusiastic about the idea as we were, so when we got back from tour, we sent them the track to add their parts and we were stoked on the outcome! It's also rather poetic, due to the time difference when the sun is rising here in the UK, it's setting in their home country of New Zealand."

Handpicked by Gojira themselves, Employed To Serve head back out on the road as part of the "Fortitude Tour" this month. The tour sees them play alongside Gojira and Alien Weaponry at the 10,400 capacity Alexandra Palace, London, before heading over to France to play even bigger rooms.

ETS's current studio album, Conquering, was released via Spinefarm on September 17, 2021 to mass critical acclaim; landing #4 in Metal Hammer’s albums of the year list and #6 in Kerrang! Conquering is a fully realized metamorphosis into the band they've always wanted to be.

Four albums in, and a steady stream of accolades in tow, Employed To Serve's meteoric rise from genre hopefuls to becoming one of UK metal’s most consistently captivating bastions is indisputable.

PRESS PRAISE FOR EMPLOYED TO SERVE:

"Conquering is a gut-churning thrill, designed for maximum sonic motion sickness" — The Guardian

"This is a band at the top of their game" — DIY

"A staggering statement of endurance, diversity and sheer unbending power. Bow down to the kings" — Kerrang!

"…modern and cutting-edge work that feels essential for the scene right now." —  Line of Best Fit

EMPLOYED TO SERVE ARE:
Justine Jones — Vocals 
Sammy Urwin — Guitar + vocals 
David  Porter — Guitar 
Nathan Pryor — Bass
Casey McHale — Drums

Dark times inspire 'Requiem For The Sun' single by Brooklyn post-punk duo A CLOUD OF RAVENS

“Their sound, though inspired by bands of their youth, is not rooted stubbornly in the past - their music feels of this time, with their messages transversing the cosmos” ~ Post-Punk.com

"Sonic luxuriance... racing at full velocity with tight-fisted riffs, cutting exactitude and danceability... a healthy reminder of the original and timeless allure of the post-punk sound and scene" ~ The Spill Magazine

“A Cloud of Ravens impress not only for the dark poetry, which forms and develops in the band’s lyrics and expands in their alluring titles, but the duo also rivet through their gritty and immediate sonic scheme, which feels pitch dark and hard as nails”Destroy // Exist

"A perfect blend of an homage to the past and the modern construction of the future. A heroic journey through a desolate land" ~ Sounds and Shadows

“They play cold wave, they play post-punk, they are Gothics, and they set to music some of the most striking lyrics you can find out there” ~ White Light // White Heat


Alt-rock post-punk duo A Cloud of Ravens present a new veiled calling card for their forthcoming 'Lost Hymns' LP, set for release on April 28 via Nexilis Records / Schubert Music Europe. With a hopeful eye towards the light, 'Requiem For The Sun' is a rich frenetic jaunt through the multiple facets of darkness we are all so eager to leave.

This new offering follows the singles 'Nature of Artifice' and 'The Blackest Mantra', which opened the door to the hallways of the new album, a collection of 11 tracks recorded from spring to autumn 2021 and mastered by ACTORS' Jason Corbett at the Jacknife Sound studio in Vancouver.

"Though it has nothing to do with actual organized religion, “Requiem for the Sun” takes me back to hymns I sang in church choir as a child, and informed the album’s title. To paraphrase a sentiment that dates back to the early 20th century; in a world of deceit and disinformation, both personal or worldly, sunlight, truth, is the best disinfectant. If this song has a message, it’s that," says Matthew McIntosh.

Formed in 2018 by Matthew McIntosh (guitar and vocals) and Beth Narducci (bass guitar), the Brooklyn-based duo emerged on the burgeoning dark music scene with a series of self-released offerings that garnered attention that led to their 2021 album 'Another Kind of Midnight', a mournful yet triumphant collection exploring the heart of a world amidst a devastating pandemic and torn by moral tribalism.

Effectively merging classic and contemporary post-punk and darkwave sensibilities, their somewhat poetic use of prose and metaphor expressed the trials and joys of the world in which we now find ourselves. A Cloud of Ravens' subsequent remix-based EP featured contributions by legendary producer John Fryer and such prominent artists as Clan of Xymox, ACTORS, Chris Vrenna and Ritual Howls.

Growing up in a family of avid music lovers and her mother being a professional opera single, McIntosh arrived at this genre of music after ample explorations in the punk, death rock and hardcore scenes, finally forging the duo's trademark sound with Narducci, whose background is more connected with alternative rock and industrial music, as well as professionally supporting fellow musicians in the A&R field.

As of February 3, 'Requiem For The Sun' is available across digital outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp. In addition to the full 'Lost Hymns' album release in April, fans can look forward to North American tour dates with Clan of Xymox and Curse Mackey in mid-2023.

CREDITS
Lyrics and music by Matthew McIntosh
Matthew McIntosh - guitar, vocals, synths, drum programming
Beth Narducci - bass guitar
Recorded by Matthew McIntosh
Produced and mixed by Matthew McIntosh and Beth Narducci
Mastered by Jason Corbett at Jacknife Sound
Artist photos by Kevin W Condon

TOUR DATES (with Clan of Xymox & Curse Mackey)
Wed, May 31 – San Antonio TX
Thu, June 1 – Houston TX
Fri, June 2 – Austin TX
Sat, June 3 – Dallas TX
Mon, June 5 – Albuquerque NM
Tue, June 6 – Denver CO
Wed, June 7 – Salt Lake City UT
Fri, June 9 – Seattle WA
Sat, June 10 – Vancouver BC
Sun, June 11 – Portland OR
Tue, June 13 – San Francisco CA
Wed, June 14 – Costa Mesa CA
Thu, June 15 – San Diego CA
Fri, June 16 – Los Angeles CA


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The Ongoing Concept Return With Original Lineup + New Album "Again" + Band Shares "Prisoner Again" Video — WATCH🔄

THE ONGOING CONCEPT RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM AGAIN OUT MARCH 31 VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

FIRST NEW MUSIC FROM THE BAND SINCE 2017

ORIGINAL LINEUP REFORMS!


THE ONGOING CONCEPT are back! 

The band — brothers Dawson Scholz [vocals, guitar], Kyle Scholz [vocals, keys, percussion], and Parker Scholz [drums] along with TJ Nichols [bass] and Andy Crateau [vocals, guitar] — has announced its fourth album Again, out March 31 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

Not only is this the first taste of new music from the band since 2017 but it also marks the return of the original lineup.

Get re-acquainted with The Ongoing Concept by checking out the new single "Prisoner Again." Watch the video below.

"'Prisoner Again' was one of the first songs we started writing, almost got scrapped multiple times, and then ended up becoming one of our favorites in the end," says Dawson. "We wanted to bring a classic The Ongoing Concept sound but were struggling in finding a way to showcase a new era of the band. The missing piece of the puzzle was adding TJ and Andy's vocals to the mix. Along with Kyle and my vocals, you get a taste of the range this album will have. Also, Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, King 810) absolutely crushed it with the mix!"

For a little history lesson and how the band came back to its original form, keep reading!

The Ongoing Concept emerged with the now-seminal Saloon back in 2013. On its heels, fan favorite Handmade bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and Top Christian Albums Chart in addition to cracking the Top 30 of the Top Independent Albums Chart. In its wake, Kyle, Parker, and TJ departed, leaving Dawson as the sole original member for Places in 2017. As The Ongoing Concept went dormant, the group's catalog continued to react with listeners as the likes of "Cover Girl" clocked over a million Spotify streams and counting. After a period of quiet, communication mended between Dawson and his brothers Kyle and Parker. Between careers, marriages, and kids, they kicked around the idea of playing together once more.
 
"We’d been playing music since we were six-years-old," notes Dawson. "We lived and breathed the same band together. It's crazy, because I didn't know my brothers outside of music. Taking a break for a few years, we found who we were as normal people and embraced other interests. It was super healthy for all of us. One day, we were hanging out, and I said, 'You know I’ve been working on some little skeletons for songs,and it made sense. The only reason we got back together was because we had our time apart."
 
They self-produced Again and took their time. The Ongoing Concept integrated "lyrics and Easter Eggs" from previous albums into the record’s framework, embodying the title quite literally.