Industrial/Hip-Hop/Metal Provocateur MIKE’S DEAD Releases Smoldering Cover of “#1 Crush,” Reworking ‘90s Cult Classic from Garbage Just In Time For Valentine’s Day

Roses are red, violets are blue, you can run, you can hide, but Mike’s Dead will find you. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the L.A.-based artist, rapper and producer has released an eerie version of Garbage’s cult classic hit “#1 Crush,” the song made famous from the ‘90s Romeo + Juliet film soundtrack, that takes on the darker side of love.

The song, fully self-released, debuted on SiriusXM’s Octane Channel overnight, with Revolver hailing it as “gritty” and “provocative.” Click here to read Revolver’sinterview with Mike’s Dead.

See the lyric video for “#1 Crush” below.

Stream the track HERE: https://cmdshft.ffm.to/1CrushLive

"I was really moved by Shirley Manson's original performance and Butch Vig’s original production,” says Mike’s Dead about choosing the cover. “The original song is so raw and authentic that I wanted to give it my own little twist and add some aggression to it. I beefed up the guitars and added in a bunch of diabolical synths and really pushed the vocals into more of a raspy, gritty space. The lyrics are super intense and I wanted people to FEEL them more in this version."

Mixing together notes of industrial, metal, electronic and hip-hop, and influences from Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein and Limp Bizkit, “#1 Crush” falls in line with Mike’s Dead’s go-to style that has created a cult-like fanbase since he launched the independent project in 2018.

In that short amount of time, Mike’s Dead has racked up 25 million streams, 1.5 million followers on social media, 5 million views on YouTube and spots on American festivals including Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life and Aftershock as well as love from SiriusXM, Apple Music and Spotify. Not to mention earning a degree in audio engineering/production that further elevates his eclectic sound.

This spring, Mike’s Dead will continue dominating audiences on a new headlining tour (dates to be announced soon) that will include a stop at the popular Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus, OH. And coming later in 2023 will be the anticipated debut album that builds off previous original singles, “Scream & Shout,” “Nightmares” and “REVENGE” and continues to make Mike’s Dead one of the most anticipated emerging artists.

Find Mike’s Dead Online

Website: https://www.mikesdead.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikes.dead

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCQ4YvxumUo0fKNIr0Rt_w

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikes.dead?lang=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uLNznYVguXrwbIPj9qUb1

In Flames' New Album "Foregone" Is Out Today + Band Shares Lyric Video For "End The Transmission"

NEW ALBUM FOREGONE OUT NOW — LISTEN

Time stood still tonight when the calendar shifted into a new day: February 10 marks the beginning of a new era not only for Swedish modern metal visionaries IN FLAMES but for the metal community. Today marks the release of the band's 14th studio album Foregone — a masterpiece from a band whose artistry and influence on modern metal is undeniable.

Get the album here. 

To celebrate the release, IN FLAMES have shared the lyric video for "End The Transmission." Watch it below.

Foregone, the furious new studio album, combines the greatest aggressive, metallic, and melodic strengths of their landmark records with the seasoned song writing of their contemporary era.

A sense of pride, accomplishment, and continued vitality are evident every time the band takes the stage, and all over Foregone. The album itself represents IN FLAMES past, present, and future.

"We are very proud to finally share this album with you," the band says. "Everything from our past, present, and a brief glimpse into the future is laid out in these songs. Can't wait to bring these songs to life on the road and play them for everyone. See you all very soon!"

ABOUT IN FLAMES:
IN FLAMES are one of the biggest metal bands in the world — never shying away from pushing their artistic boundaries, crafting music that's as catchy as it is crushing. Formed in 1990, the band is considered one of the forefathers of melodic death metal and the purveyors of the "Gothenburg sound." With 13 studio albums under their belt, countless successful tours around the globe playing with the likes of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest and Slayer — with millions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide — IN FLAMES have proven to be an unstoppable force. From their 1994 debut Lunar Strain onwards, the band's intricate twin guitar attack, melodic vocals, and superb arrangements have given them a signature sound that has evolved throughout the years.

IN FLAMES ARE:
Anders Fridén | Vocals
Björn Gelotte | Guitar/Vocals
Chris Broderick | Guitar
Tanner Wayne | Drums
Bryce Paul | Bass

LEGENDARY CANADIAN BAND THE GUESS WHO IS SET TO RELEASE ITS NEW STUDIO ALBUM, PLEIN D‘AMOUR

The Guess Who is a legendary Canadian band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including "American Woman," "These Eyes," and "No Time." During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, all of which charted in Canada and the United States. The Guess Who is best known internationally for its 1970 album, American Woman, which hit number one in Canada and number nine in the United States, with five other albums also hitting the top ten in Canada.  All in all, the Guess Who boasts 14 top-40 singles in the United States and more than 30 in Canada.

Following its critically acclaimed 2018 recording, The Future IS What It Used to Be, the band is currently gearing up to release its latest creation, Plein D’Amour. Band members Derek Sharp, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Michael Devin, and founding member, Garry Peterson have crafted a collection of songs that raises the bar and continues to take things up a notch both musically and sonically. 

The Guess Who is primed to take its stunning new music to even greater heights with its spectacular live show. The band is ready to start the newest chapter of its illustrious career in partnership with Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group) commencing with the forthcoming release of Plein D’Amour. Bandmate Michael Staertow expressed it best when he said, “We couldn’t think of a better time to introduce the world to an exceptional collection of songs that exude positivity and cohesive energy, a much needed cultural antidote. Now we ARE love -- Plein D’Amour!”. Founding member, Garry Peterson continues, “After recording this album, and living with it for a while, I believe this is the best album that I have played on.” Deko Entertainment president, Bruce Pucciarello, comments on the new album, “This new song collection is a progressive-pop blend of well-written material and the musicianship is over the top. Decades later, this band still blows me away!”  

Derek Sharp, songwriter and lead vocalist, says, “The King” is a nod to ‘all the king’s horses and all the king’s men, couldn’t put Humpty together again’ … however, loving kindness is a universal balm, which can not only put Humpty together again, but turn him into a Prince!

In addition to the first single “The King” the album Plein D’Amour includes seven more new tracks. The album Plein D’Amour was recorded at Villa Sound in Singhampton, Ontario, Canada, with Adam Fair.

 Pre-save the new single “The King” here: https://ada.lnk.to/TheKing.

The Guess Who is currently on tour in North America and will drop the first video and single “The King” from its upcoming album, Plein d’Amour, on February 10. Stay tuned for more details coming soon--and be sure to catch the Guess Who when it gets to a city near you!

2023 Tour Dates
Feb 17, 2023 - Bally's Twin River Casino - Lincoln City, RI
Feb 18, 2023 - The Carolina Opry Theater - Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 21, 2023 - Bologna Performing Arts Center - Cleveland, MS
Feb 23, 2023 - Oxford Performing Arts Center – Oxford, AL
Mar 11, 2023 - Riverside Casino and Golf Resort – Riverside, IA
Mar 17, 2023 - Golden Nugget Casino - Las Vegas, NV
Mar 21, 2023 - The King Center – Melbourne, FL
Mar 22, 2023 - RP Funding Center/Youkey Theatre – Lakeland, FL
Mar 24, 2023 - Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts - Avon Park, FL
Mar 25, 2023 - Mahaffey Theater - St. Petersburg, FL
Mar 26, 2023 - The Parker Playhouse - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mar 28, 2023 - Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall - Ft. Myers, FL
Mar 30, 2023 - Peabody Auditorium - Daytona Beach, FL
Mar 31, 2023 - Viterbo University - La Crosse, WI
Apr 02, 2023 - The Arcada Theatre - St. Charles, IL
Apr 13, 2023 - The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts – Lebanon, IL
Apr 14, 2023 - Newlin Hall – Danville, KY
Apr 15, 2023 - The Ritz Theatre – Tiffin, OH
May 12, 2023 - Admiral Theatre – Bremerton, WA
May 14,2023 - Pantages Theater – Tacoma, WA
May 18, 2023 - Blue Ocean Music Hall – Salisbury, MA
May 19, 2023 - Tilles Center/Long Island University – Brookville, NY
May 20, 2023 - American Music Theatre – Lancaster, PA
Jun 02, 2023 - Osage Casino Hotel – Tulsa, OK
Jun 28, 2023 - The Kenley Amphitheater - Layton, UT
Jun 30, 2023 - The DECC – Duluth, MN
Jul 01, 2023 - The Wade Davis Estate – Hastings, MN
Aug 17, 2023 - Erie County Fair Grandstand – Hamburg, NY
Oct 07, 2023 - Grand Casino Mille Lacs - Onamia, MN
Oct 12, 2023 - Egyptian Theatre - Park City, UT
Oct 20, 2023 - Golden Nugget Casino - Las Vegas, NV
Oct 21, 2023 - Ameristar Casino - Kansas City, MO
Oct 27, 2023 - Andiamo Celebrity Show Room – Warren, MI
Oct 28, 2023 - The Arcada Theatre - Des Plaines, IL

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Watch Live "The Rich Man" Performance Video From "Roadrunner United" Concert

LANDMARK ROADRUNNER UNITED RELEASE RETURNS IN MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS IN MARCH 2023

VINYL + CD VERSIONS OF THE LIVE CONCERT ON DECK, AS WELL AS THE REISSUE OF THE ALL-STAR SESSIONS 

LISTEN TO + WATCH LIVE VIDEO OF "THE RICH MAN"

Roadrunner United was a project organized by iconic hard rock record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary, culminating in the U.S. Billboard Top 200, UK Albums, and Australian ARIA Albums-charting original The All Star Sessions. Four "team captains" (Slipknot's Joey Jordison, Machine Head's Robb Flynn, Fear Factory's Dino Cazares, and Trivium's Matthew K. Heafy) were chosen to lead 57 artists from 45 past and present Roadrunner bands. It was truly a heavy metal family affair — and then some!

The release was labeled "a testament to Roadrunner's far-reaching impact on the genre" by MTV. Because that's exactly what it was.

Additionally, on December 15, 2005, a concert celebrating the project, album, and anniversary took place at the Nokia Theater in New York City.

Today, you can watch the live performance of the song "The Rich Man"

The original track from The All-Star Sessions was penned by songwriting captain Robb Flynn and featured Corey Taylor on vocals; Jeff Waters andJordan Whelan on guitar; Paul Gray on bass; and Andols Herrick on drums.

That star-studded event featured multiple musicians, both past and present, from Roadrunner bands — as well as musicians that did not originally perform on the All-Star Sessions album.

The set list consisted of some of the most popular and famous songs released by Roadrunner Records, as well as some of the original songs from the project's album. The "core band," which performed on the majority of the songs, consisted of the aforementioned Cazares (Fear Factory), Adam Duce(Machine Head), the late Paul Gray (Slipknot), the late Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Murderdolls), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), and Roy Mayorga(Hellyeah, Stone Sour).

Now, both the original All-Star Sessions album and the concert performance itself will be made widely available in multiple configurations on March 10, 2023. Pre-orders for the concert album, which will be available on vinyl, CD, digitally, and presented in HD for the first time, are now live here.

All details about each configuration of the live concert album and original CD are below.

We have opened the vault to bring to you for the first time on vinyl Roadrunner United The Concert (Live at the Nokia Theatre, New York, NY, 12/15/2005), featuring members of Slipknot, Anthrax, Trivium, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Sepultura, and more. Roadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. On December 15, 2005, in New York City. Roadrunner Records produced the metal concert to end all Metal Concerts: 39 musicians, representing 25 different Roadrunner bands, performed 25 songs from 19 different bands' repertoires. This unique and unprecedented aggregation of musicians was no jam session. Each song was studiously rehearsed and arranged, coming together with exuberant perfection, to produce a concert that can only be called legendary and iconic!
 
Conceived as a follow-up to the Roadrunner United The All-Star Sessions, the label recruited the core team of musicians (Dino Cazares, Adam Duce, Paul Gray, Joey Jordison, Andreas Kisser, and Roy Mayorga) as the backbone of the performance.  Sure enough, as they fine-tuned the songs and rehearsed them tirelessly, dozens of other musicians boarded the performance.
 
This 3-LP set represents the gathering of a community of musicians that spans the heavy metal history of the first 25 years of Roadrunner Records — from King Diamond to Slipknot and beyond. Those who were lucky enough to be there experienced a night they will never forget.  For the first time as a live concert album, this 3-LP set on red, white, and black-colored vinyl is a chance to relive that special night again and again.

The concert will also be available digitally.

It is also presented in HD for the first time ever.

MUSICIANS:
Steve Asheim, Matt Baumbach, Cory Beaulieu, Glen Benton, Rob Caggiano, Keith Caputo, Dino Cazares, Mike D’Antonio, Phil Demmel, Adam Duce, Brian Fair, Robb Flynn, Justin Foley, Paul Gray, Billy Graziadei, Paolo Gregoletto, Matthew K. Heafy, Andols Herrick, Scott Ian, Jamey Jasta, Howard Jones, Joey Jordison, Andreas Kisser, Jesse Leach, Logan Mader, Roy Mayorga, James Murphy, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Nadja Peulen, Evan Seinfeld, Acey Slade, Travis Smith, Joel Stroetzel, Corey Taylor, Ville Valo, Tommy Vext, Jeff Waters, Jordan Whelan, Tim Williams

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS - Release New Live Album Live In The North And Live Video For 'Bite My Tongue'

Premiere Welsh rock outfit PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have today released a brand new live album titled Live In The North. The band have also released a live video for their single 'Bite My Tongue,' with footage taken from the same tour.

Listen to Live In The North on streaming services and purchase digitally now at: https://PCATBS.bfan.link/live-in-the-north-4906.ema

Watch the new live video for 'Bite My Tongue' here: 

Recorded in 2021 during a particularly intense show at The Independent in Sunderland, UK, Live In The North is the first recording to feature the band's new vocalist Joel Peters. It serves as a document of their live expertise ahead of their upcoming UK tour supporting Black Star Riders and Michael Monroe.

Phil Campbell comments "Get a load of this folks, it’ll blow your speakers! We are happy to release our first ever full length live album! We really wanted something to showcase our new vocalist Joel and our raw live sound to the rest of the world and we had the opportunity to record the set at a packed out, off the beaten track venue in the north of England during the winter of 2021."

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS is

Phil Campbell - Guitar
Todd Campbell - Guitar
Tyla Campbell - Bass
Dane Campbell - Drums
Joel Peters - Vocals

Imminence Announce Deluxe Version of "Heaven In Hiding" + Share "Jaded" Video

STREAM OR DOWNLOAD "HEAVEN IN HIDING"

IMMINENCE ANNOUNCE HEAVEN IN HIDING DELUXE EDITION OUT DIGITALLY ON MARCH 3 + PHYSICALLY ON APRIL 28

IMMINENCE — vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström, and bass player Christian Höijer — will issue a deluxe version of their fourth full length album Heaven In Hiding. Pre-order it here.

The deluxe edition is set for digital release on March 3. The physical release will follow on April 28 as a special 10" inch vinyl box, including theibrand new track "Jaded"; the complete collection of re-imagined original tracks' the complete Studio Mega live session with String Quartet, together; and the original songs from Heaven In Hiding. The box holds four 10" solid gold vinyls with individual printed sleeves; a CD in a printed sleeve; a complete album based art book with captured moments around the album process; and high quality photo prints of each band member.

Imminence have just served up the video for "Jaded."

Stone Broken Issue Digital Deluxe Version of "Revelation" + Share "Stronger" Video

STONE BROKEN RELEASE DIGITAL DELUXE EXPANDED EDITION OF LATEST STUDIO ALBUM REVELATION TODAY, FEBRUARY 10

Stone Broken decided to make everything bigger and bolder for studio album three, Revelation, which was released via Spinefarm in April of last year.

Now, this Midlands quartet has opted to go bigger still!
 
Today, February 10, the band is releasing an expanded digital version of Revelation, complete with revised cover artwork plus seven extra tracks. These new additions — a combination of covers, acoustic versions and live in the studio recordings — take the overall number of songs to 18. Get it here.

The band has also just dropped the video for "Stronger." Watch it below.
  
"This is the sound of one of the UK's brighter prospects looking to the wider world and dreaming big" is how Classic Rock described the original version of Revelation, produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow) and mixed by Clint Murphy (The Hunna, Enter Shikari). The extra recordings, meanwhile, were worked on by the musicians themselves — the addition of the Miley Cyrus cover reflecting the breadth of their collective musical taste.
 
"We are pleased to bring the Revelation experience to a whole new level with the digital release of the expanded version," says frontman Rich Moss. "We spent a lot of time crafting the album, but also created alternative 're-imagined' versions of some of the songs, which we are just as proud of. We also got to show our appreciation of other artists with our interpretations of their work, one of which is a cover of 'Crawling' by Linkin Park; that band had a massive impact on me growing up, so it seemed right to pay tribute to Chester [Bennington]. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it." 

Ballerinas, post-punk deep diving and sonic discipline: Candy Coffins present 'Tangled Up in Teacups'

"Lush instrumentation and sombre storytelling. Their gothic post-punk vortex engulfs you. Poignant vocal melodies swoon amongst soft guitars and expansive synths to craft a song that will continue wandering the sonic corridors of your mind" ~ The Record Stache

"A passionately powerful collection that, while steeped in pop nostalgia, is loaded with resonant melodies and an overall denser shimmer...channels the best from 1980s music in modern compositions that are entirely appealing for the here and now" ~ The Spill Magazine

"The band at their considerable best, walking a fine-tuned line between darkness and the silver-lining of new romanticism. Haunting with loads of energy... nervous, edgy vocal delivery" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An enthralling and fascinating listen with their sonic imagery, emotional turbulence and new romantic underpinnings" ~ Skylight Webzine


Post-punk new romantics Candy Coffins present 'Tangled Up In Teacups', a superb single showcasing the third act crescendo of a relationship in a tailspin - the detachment, the anger, the self-absorption, the exhaustion. It is a waltz of protection via insulating flippancy and a voice that reveals one’s entire arc of emotions.

The accompanying video, which juxtaposes a pensive and inaccessible Jame Lathren with stunning ballet dancers Mira Lathren and Bella Leone in an urban landscape, was produced and directed by The Pierson Collective.

This song can be found on the band's new album 'Once Do It With Feeling', a 10-track collection considered to be their best work to date. With Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as thematic elements and the visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs, this record showcases solid songwriting, an approach and delivery that is confident and cohesive, as well as emotional and sonic saturation.

"The full album chronicles a relationship from the onset of the first crack to its complete crumbling dissolution. All the feelings and emotions of tumult are captured here, from both persons’ perspectives," says frontman-songwriter Jame Lathren.

Earlier, the band released two singles - 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity', exploring the dark corners and haunting suffocation of a broken relationship, and 'Seaside Girls', paying tribute to the playful abandon of youth with a healthy dose of indierock.

Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Jame Lathren formed Candy Coffins in 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. A cultural outcast, his resilience, sensitivity and hyper-awareness of his emotional state would ultimately permeate his own music, getting right to the heart of the emotions surrounding the human condition.

After disbanding his previous band Crown The Cake, he formed Candy Coffins with hometown guitar legend Tom Alewine (Bachelors of Art), followed by seasoned music scene veterans Alex Mabrey on bass and Justin Purdy on keys, and former Iron & Wine touring drummer Jonathan Bradley. With dynamic and textured approach, the band's trademark lush sound bolsters Lathren’s emotive songwriting and delivery.

With tasteful nods to Joy Division, The Cure, The Psychedelic Furs, The Afghan Whigs and The Cult, as well as contemporaries like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Interpol, Candy Coffins’ sound is dark and emotionally restless, but with elements of hope and elation. Defiantly unique, their sound is a welcome respite from musical mediocrity.

The 'Once Do It With Feeling' LP is out now and is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where it can be ordered directly from the artist.

CREDITS
Jame Lathren - vocals, guitars
Tom Alewine : guitars
Alex Mabrey - bass
Jonathan Bradley - drums, percussion
Justin Purdy - keys
Additional instrumentation by John Furr
Additional vocals by Margaret Rose Champagne
All songs by Jame Lathren (BMI) © 2022
Produced & Engineered by John Furr at Pow Pow Sound (Columbia, SC)
Mixed by David Barbe at Chase Park Transduction (Athens, GA)
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering (Charlotte, NC)
Album cover artwork by Phoenix Lathren and and Tom Alewine
Video produced and directed by The Pierson Collective
Dancers: Mira Lathren and Bella Leone
Assistant to Miss Lathren and Miss Leone: Monica Damon
Assistant to Jame Lathren: Lauren Ellis
Mr. Lathren’s Hair and Make-up by Kristin Rochester

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The Yets - Letter To A Boy- Self-titled debut EP is out now via Royal Terns Records

"An exquisite sonic document that manages to make life's various events, including disappointments and tragedy, sound heavenly, gently gliding through this series of compositions" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"An almost perfect union between prime Cocteau Twins and prime mid-seventies (or any period) L.A. version of Fleetwood Mac, with Wilson’s vocals and Snook’s guitars at the forefront" ~ Rock At Night Magazine

"Steeped in the tropes of quintessential vintage alternative pop... With a broad pallet of tuneful wistfulness and textured, layered instrumentation, coupled with some smart and sensitive production, The Yets have landed with a seriously accomplished debut" ~ Aural Aggravation


What better way to announce the new year than with a letter? South Carolina-based alternative pop duo The Yets are doing just that with their new video for 'Letter To A Boy'.  This is the latest offering from their self-titled EP, a six-track debut offering indie pop sensation and sonic temptation with a fresh, but seemingly familiar, adult alternative vibe.

Haunting, dynamic and smooth, they transform the classic to contemporary, counting Roxy Music, David Bowie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cult, Cocteau Twins, Pink Floyd and even Soundgarden among their musical influences.

The Yets is the creative union of Robin Wilson on vocals and guitarist-producer Craig Anderson Snook, who met when Robin returned to her home state after some years in Georgia. Earlier, the duo released two audio-visual offerings for the singles 'Remember' and 'Lesser Evil'.

“Somewhere at the intersection of sound and emotion lies the description of those things we all treasure the most, 'Letter To A Boy' is about that special feeling a mother has for her son. It’s unique and difficult to express. It's extremely hard to put so much feeling into so few words.  Lyrically, it’s the most challenging I’ve ever done.  It’s also the most rewarding,” says Robin Wilson.

Based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, their music combines elements of ethereal pop and popular rock classics with a sound embracing Fleetwood Mac and Cocteau Twins in equal measure. Breeding and bearing a distinct Americana lining, this EP is an emotively cast and atmospherically delightful proposition.

"In a very general sense, this album is about life:  the passage of time, relationships and the consequences of the choices we make along the way. I’ve always wanted to bare my musical soul, but never had the right vehicle. That musical soul has always wanted to speak to the world, but never had the right voice. The Yets is that vehicle and Robin is that voice,” says Craig Anderson Snook, who has performed semi-professionally since he was 13. His musical passion led him beyond cover bands into composition, arrangement, audio engineering, production and ultimately to running his own Royal Terns Records label and studio, where he recorded, mixed and produced the new EP.

After being immersed in the music scene while in high school, Robin found her way to the University of South Carolina in Columbia, where she fronted the goth-rock band Bachelors of Art (B.O.A.). Upon relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, she fronted the female alt-rock group Skirt, touring the USA extensively and supporting numerous high profile acts.

“My previous musical endeavors were always hard rock-based. I wasn’t involved with the actual songwriting, except for my vocal melodies and lyrics. With The Yets, I’ve broken that mold, helping to compose and produce a whole new sound. I’ve combined my artwork and media arts degree into the whole creative package. We recorded and produced our own CD in our own studio. We created our own videos and designed and built our own website," says Robin Wilson.

'The Yets' EP is out now, streamable via Spotify and available to order, digitally or on CD, directly from the band via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All songs written and performed by The Yets
Robin Wilson - vocals, keyboards & lyrics
Craig Anderson Snook - guitars & everything else
Recorded, mixed and produced by Craig Anderson Snook
at Royal Terns Records
Mastered by Craig (Royal Terns Records) and Jay Matheson (The Jam Room)
© 2022 Craig Anderson Snook/Robin Wilson Snook (BMI)
Video by Robin Wilson

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North Carolina's The Mystery Plan presents grooving indie pop 'What A Day' EP

"Pure sensual dreamtronica awash in haunting melodies. It's guaranteed to set the serotonin flowing in the farthest recesses of any late night minds" – Guitar Magazine

"A delicious smorgasbord for varied tastes - from chill out to dark dreamery and even massively beautiful modern classical music with a near-mystifying delivery" – The Big Takeover Magazine

"A chilled, dreamy, hypnotic sound... and the Beth Gibbons-esque vocals of Amy Herring" – Overblown Magazine

"Beguiling... immerses the listener in a dream world of suggestion and fantasy, a melodic landscape of wonder, but an encounter equally evocative of the real world we all embrace" ~ Ringmaster Review

Indie pop outfit The Mystery Plan are back with their 'What A Day' EP, a scrumptious dose of bliss-pop released via American boutique label 10mm Omega Recordings. This boisterous three-track offering highlights the lead track from the band's forthcoming 'Haunted Organic Machines' record - their seventh full length album and 13th major release.

A staple on the North Carolina music scene, the Charlotte-based collective started back in 2010 as a duo with Jason Herring and Paul Jensen (Fetchin' Bones / the Interstellars) writing and producing everything. Jason's wife, Amy Herring, then joined and, several years later, the line-up was rounded out with Otis Hughes, Patty McLaughlin Thomas and Jefferson Chester. 

"When we were starting to come out of the pandemic we wanted to do something fun and groovy, and what happened was 'What A Day (Disco)'. The rest of the album just fell into place after that," says Jason Herring.

Produced and mixed by Jason Herring and Rob Tavaglione, 'Haunted Organic Machines' finds the band exploring new, but familiar territory from spacey dance grooves, to spooky, moody dream pop and everything that goes with it.

This album follows a steady stream of releases from the quintet, the latest of which involved the legendary John Fryer (This Mortal Coil, Black Needle Noise), known for producing seminal releases by Love and Rockets, Dead Can Dance, Nine Inch Nails, Swans, Clan of Xymox, Yaz (Yazoo), Xmal Deutschland and Stabbing Westward, among others. This fruitful collaboration shaped The Mystery Plan albums 'Queensland Ballroom', 'Zsa Zsa' and 'You Also Have Eyes', not to mention the creation of an epic remix on the 'Thought Bubbles' record.

As of February 10, the 'What A Day' EP will be available digitally, including Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music. The full ''Haunted Organic Machines' album will be released, both digitally and on CD, on March 31.

CREDITS
Produced by Jason Herring and Rob Tavaglione
Additional production on "What A Day (Disco)" by That Guy Smitty
Recorded at Bulls Hit Records and Catalyst Recording in Charlotte, NC
Mastered by Rob Tavaglione at Catalyst Recording in Charlotte, NC
Artist photos by Daniel Coston
Album cover by smitty@that_guys_polaroids
Layout by Michelle Rackley at Clear Design


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ENFORCER - Announce New Album Nostalgia + Release First Single 'Coming Alive'

ENFORCER have returned with gigantic news!
Four years after their last studio album Zenith, and two years after the release of their second live album Live By Fire II in 2021, the Swedes now announce their sixth studio album, Nostalgia. Due out on May 5th this year, the pioneers of the 'new wave of traditional heavy metal' movement return with a hard-hitting album reminiscent of the band's original roots. To get an immediate taste of the new masterpiece, the Swedes have also delivered the first single from the record, titled 'Coming Alive', accompanied by a brand-new music video.

Watch the new video below.

Listen to the new single 'Coming Alive' here: https://enforcer.bfan.link/coming-alive.ema

ENFORCER's Olof Wikstrand comments:
"We’re super happy to announce the first new music in four years! Heavy metal is ‘Coming Alive’. After the experimental Zenith we feel securely back to our roots again with another uncompromising heavy metal album for the masses. Nostalgia is a heavy metal trip of 13 aggressive heavy metal anthems. It’s recorded and mixed in analog fashion in Hvergelmer Studios, Arvika, and produced yet again by the band and with some help from long-time producer Rikard Löfgren. The artwork is made by insanely talented Adam Burke."

Pre-order or pre-save the new album Nostalgia here: https://enforcer.bfan.link/nostalgia-album.ema

ENFORCER's new album Nostalgia was recorded at Olof and Jonas Wikstrand's own Hvergelmer Studios, where the most recent ENFORCER records also first saw the light of day. All 13 album tracks were captured between October 2020 and February 2022. The entire record was produced, mixed, and engineered by the band. The artwork for Nostalgia is made by Adam Burke. With Nostalgia, ENFORCER are embracing their speed metal roots, fusing extreme guitar riffing with catchy stadium choruses.

Nostalgia formats
CD (Jewel Case)
LP (Gold Vinyl)
LP (Rainbow Splatter Vinyl)

About:
Swedish heavy metal band ENFORCER was formed in 2005 by lead vocalist and guitarist Olof Wikstrand. The first two albums Into The Night (2008) and Diamonds (2010) established the band’s loyal fanbase and left a long-lasting imprint in the heavy metal world. With increasing success in the underground scene, ENFORCER led and created a worldwide movement later referred to as ‘the new wave of traditional heavy metal’. In 2012 the Swedes were recognized for their impressive musical repertoire and signed a worldwide record deal with the biggest metal label in the world, Nuclear Blast Records. Since then, the band have released three more studio albums with Death by Fire (2013), From Beyond (2015), and Zenith (2019). To date, ENFORCER have toured the world over, playing the biggest festivals and garnering a global fanbase. The culmination of their tireless work ethic resulting in the release of two live albums, Live By Fire (2015) and Live By Fire II (2021). ENFORCER have proved themselves both live and on record, and in 2023 they stake their place amongst the world’s most renowned heavy metal bands.

ENFORCER is:
Olof Wikstrand | vocals, guitars
Jonas Wikstrand | drums, piano & keyboards
Jonathan Nordwall | guitars
Garth Condit | bass

Pre-order or pre-save the new album Nostalgia here: https://enforcer.bfan.link/nostalgia-album.ema

alt. Share "THE GREAT DEPRESSION" Video — WATCH

A pulsating, razor-sharp slice of alternative rock, the brand new single "THE GREAT DEPRESSION" from heavy-hitters alt. is by far their most expansive sonic outing yet.

Watch the video, which capture both the track's emphatic themes and the group's searing live energy, below.

Laden with electronic hues, glossy grit and shimmering darkness, "THE GREAT DEPRESSION" marks the first new music from the Adelaide group since unleashing the commanding track "WRAITH" in 2022, alongside the news of the group signing with Resist Records in Australia, and SharpTone Recordsfor the rest of the world.

"'THE GREAT DEPRESSION' is about the ever-growing cases of anxiety and depression in the world," shares alt. vocalist Daniel Cullen-Richards of the group's latest release. "Social media and the pandemic are playing huge rolls in the decline of mental health everywhere. Some people are looking to death to end the suffering in the war against our own mind."

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Callan Orr at Avalanche Studios, "THE GREAT DEPRESSION" is a scintillating step into 2023 for alt., showcasing their depth and technical breadth in equal measure. And fans can expect to witness this brand new single live in action this Autumn, with alt. set to join American rockers Saosin on their Australian tour this March, visiting some of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth's most iconic venues.

Following the release of their 2020 EP dysfunctional, with critics praising the band's versatility, instrumentation, energy and sparkling production, alt. have spent years honing their signature brand of punk, pop, electronic and alternative rock since first erupting onto the scene back in 2019.

ALT. ARE:
James Mullins — Drums
Daniel Wells-Smith — Guitar
Daniel Cullen-Richards — Vocals
Oscar Harding — Bass
Simon Aistrope — Guitar

Starbenders Drop New Single + Music Video "The Game" via Sumerian Records

Atlanta rock n' rollers Starbenders have today released their latest offering "The Game" and the accompanying lyric video (out via Sumerian Records). Speaking on today's drop, the band shares:

"We wrote "The Game" to inspire those who are feeling low on luck and overlooked by a world that's often unforgiving. A battle cry for the downtrodden underdogs. We cooked up a sound to summon the feeling of self-generated power guided by Gods, angels, and ghosts. You can torch all obstacles and silence the doubters once and for all with a little bit of faith. It's all in the way you play The Game." 

Stream "The Game" here, watch the lyric video below, and stay tuned for more Starbenders news coming soon.

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Starbenders has dropped their hotly-anticipated new release "The Game" via Sumerian Records off the heels of 2020’s Love Potion studio album and serving as the follow-up to 2019’s Japanese Rooms EP. These are words similar to those which you will read on countless press releases, but there really isn’t anyone else out there doing what Starbenders have been doing since forming in 2014: The intoxicating combination of glam with new wave and new romantic, seduced into this modern era by four thrilling musicians and, in frontwoman Kimi Shelter, one of the most exciting songwriters in contemporary rock & roll.

Suicide Silence Drop "Dying Life" Video — WATCH

SEVENTH ALBUM REMEMBER... YOU MUST DIE ARRIVES MARCH 10 

SUICIDE SILENCE have shared the video for new single "Dying Life." Watch it below. 

The track appears on their seventh album Remember... You Must Die via Century Media on March 10. Pre-order it here.

"Our environment is enveloped in death and constant change, as is the vessel we live in," the band says. "'Dying Life' comes from a place of complete and utter pain before the world around us comes to an inevitable end and we can do nothing but watch and let it happen — there in the dark, under a dying sun."

Remember... You Must Die was produced and mixed by Taylor Young (NAILS, Xibalba, Vitriol). For the artwork, the band enlisted renowned Necrosurrealist artist David Van Gough to visualize the concept.

The album will be available in the following formats.

*Ltd. Deluxe CD Digipak incl. Coin
*Standard CD Jewelcase
*Black LP
*500x transp. orange-black marbled LP at CM Distro Wholesale EU, cmdistro.de and Kings Road Merch
*300x transp. red LP at EMP
*300x white LP at UK outlets and Impericon
*500x bright gold-deep blood red splattered LP at Kings Road Merch
*Ultra clear LP at US outlets
*500x black ice LP at US Indie outlets
*Digital album

Suicide Silence will also embark on the Chaos & Carnage 2023 tour in April. It's a co-headline run with Dying Fetus, with support from Born of Osiris, Aborted, Sanguisugabogg, Crown Magnetar, and Slay Squad.

"We are stoked to be returning to this year's Chaos & Carnage," says singer Eddie Hermida. "We had so much fun last year that we decided to come back again with our brothers in Dying Fetus! This year's lineup is pure devastation so come party with us."

All dates are below. Get tickets here.

CHAOS & CARNAGE 2023 TOUR:
WITH DYING FETUS, BORN OF OSIRIS, ABORTED, SANGUISUGABOGG, CROWN MAGNETAR, + SLAY SQUAD:
4/7 — Fort Worth, TX — Ridglea Theater 
4/8 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center 
4/9 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live 
4/11 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade — Heaven
4/13 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square 
4/14 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
4/15 — Hartford, CT — Webster Theater 
4/16 — Reading, PA — Reverb 
4/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mountain View Amphitheatre
4/19 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre 
4/20 — Covington, KY — Madison Theater 
4/21 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot 
4/22 — Joliet, IL — The Forge 
4/24 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre 
4/26 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues 
4/27 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile
4/28 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/29 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre 
4/30 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues

FESTIVAL DATES:
5/20—  Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
7/13 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest

Hard Rock Veterans BLACK WATER RISING Release New Single “Hail Mary”

Hard rock veterans Black Water Rising have released a new song, titled “Hail Mary”, along with a music video! Preceded by their song “Jokes On You” from last year, the music video for the new track is premiering today exclusively via Ghost Cult Magazine.

"Hail Mary" is the fourth single from the band’s upcoming album, due out later this year. It also features original guitarist John Fattoruso, who rejoined BWR in late 2019. The video was once again directed by Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, I Prevail). The new material promises to be more melodic, yet still as riff-heavy as BWR’s previous albums - featuring hooks and catchy choruses to pull you in, all while retaining a musical identity of its own.

Commenting on the new video, drummer Mike Meselsohn shares, "It was great working with Tom (director) again on this new video. Although it's strictly a performance video, he was able to capture the live energy of the band while still creating a visually stunning compliment to the song!"

Watch the video for “Hail Mary”

Stream "Hail Mary" HERE

BLACK WATER RISING is a collection of soul-baring, angst-ridden, riff-heavy material that is proudly anchored in the foundations of traditional hard rock songwriting. Giant guitar-driven monster riffs served up on a bed of crushing grooves with soaring melodic vocals and big hooks. Basically, NO FRILLS RIFF ROCK!

Lyrically the message is socially and politically driven by the dark times we live in. With darkness seemingly growing by the day, BLACK WATER RISING is a name that fits this band like a glove. The philosophy of BWR is simple, they are not looking to reinvent the wheel, they just want to give it a much-needed alignment in these musically stale times.

The band's discography includes the self-titled 'Black Water Rising' (2010), an album that achieved the number one slot on Amazon's Hard rock chart upon release, 'Pissed and Driven' (2013), an honest, barebones rock album that climbed rock/metal charts, and their third full album, 'Electrified' (2017), with its first single charting on Billboard's Indicator Chart.

Black Water Rising are:

Rob Traynor - Vocals/Guitar

Mike Meselsohn - Drums

Oddie McLaughlin - Bass

John Fattoruso - Guitar

Sortilège Shares New Single, "Derrière les Portes de Babylone"

The French kings of Heavy Metal SORTILÈGE is now releasing the brand new single, "Derrière les Portes de Babylone," which is taken from the band's upcoming album, 'Apocalypso!' The album will be released via Season of Mist worldwide (excluding France) on March 3! The new single can be streamed at THIS LOCATION.

SORTILÈGE made a comeback in 2021, with a renewed line-up around lead singer Christian « Zouille » Augustin. This album was created with the idea of keeping the band’s DNA while adding contemporary elements along with a powerful and outstanding hypnotic vibe. Long Live Apocalypso!

Pre-orders for the album are now available HERE.

Genre: Traditional Heavy Metal
Territory: World (excl. France) 
 

Line-up
Christian « Zouille » Augustin: Vocals
Bruno Ramos: Guitars
Olivier Spitzer: Guitar
Sébastien « Shag » Bonnet: Bass  
Clément Rouxel: Drums

Links:
www.facebook.com/SortilegeWithZouille
https://twitter.com/Sortilge3
https://www.instagram.com/sortilege_band/
http://sortilege.website/

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Sortilege

Of Virtue Share "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y." Video — WATCH

STREAM "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y."

OF VIRTUE SHARE NEW SONG AND VIDEO "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y."

Michigan metalcore band Of Virtue serve their new single "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y." via Arising Empire.

Watch the video below.

Produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland (August Burns Red, Polaris, Hollow Front), with additional production by Chris Shifflett, mixed and mastered by Dan Braunstein (known for his work for Spiritbox, Dayseeker, Volumes), this heavy new material hits you straight in the face.

"This song is about being uncomfortable in your own skin and being so far in your own head that you allow outside factors to break you down," says vocalist Tyler Ennis. "While you may know you need to change, not knowing how, not wanting to ask for help, not allowing yourself to be vulnerable to change — all due to the fear of the unknown, the anxiety — that's what paralyzes us. This all isn't talked about enough because of guilt or shame. The last few years have been very difficult for a lot of people, including us, for this reason. So we decided to speak up in case anyone felt the same way."

OF VIRTUE LIVE:
7/15 — Grand Rapids, MI — UpHeaval Fest

Of Virtue were formed in 2008 and catapulted onto the Michigan metalcore scene in 2009 with their debut EP To Breathe Again. Combining elements of melodic hardcore and metalcore into a mosh-friendly and energetic amalgam, the band became a staple within its local scene. Of Virtue issued their debut full-length Heartsounds in 2011, followed by an extensive regional touring cycle. The album found the band expanding on the sound that defined its earlier effort, with lyrics speaking of positivity and determination. It was sonically vicious, yet passionate and inspiring. In 2015, the band dropped Salvation, a sprawling and ambitious example of meticulous and melodic metalcore. Third full-length What Defines You arrived in 2019. That album marked incorporation of alternative styles into a backbone of bold, robust metalcore. Even in the setting of a global pandemic, Of Virtue continued to blossom worldwide, accruing new listeners and fans, effectively expanding their reach even in a time where live performances were all but impossible.
      
   OF VIRTUE ARE:     
Tyler Ennis | Vocals
Damon Tate | Guitar + Vocals
Michael Valadez | Guitar
Ryan Trinh | Drums

Veil Of Maya Drop New Track + Music Video "Godhead"

Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA have dropped brand new track "Godhead" today via long-time label Sumerian Records. The blistering new track comes accompanied by a stunning new music video and an upcoming "Godhead" merch capsule, dropping tomorrow (Thursday, February 9th) at 3pm PST from veilofmayaband.com Find "Godhead" on your streaming platform of choice HERE and watch the official music video below.

Speaking on their new release, virtuoso VEIL OF MAYA guitarist, Marc Okubo shares

"We're so excited to introduce the next phase of Veil of Maya with the release of "Godhead". We know our fans have been waiting patiently for a long time for us to release a new album and we appreciate you all so much. All I will say about that is that good things come to those who wait. 2023 is going to be a BIG year for Veil of Maya. This is just the beginning."

VEIL OF MAYA have a stacked touring schedule coming up. Starting this month, they will hit the road with Avatar, firstly across UK and Europe during February and March, followed by a 24-date run across the US starting on April 28th in Omaha, NE. For full dates and tickets, head to veilofmayaband.com

VEIL OF MAYA US TOUR DATES

W/Avatar & Orbit Culture

4/28 Omaha, NE - The Admiral

4/29 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

4/30 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

5/01 Garden City, ID - Revolution Concert House

5/03 San Diego, CA - The Observatory - North Park

5/04 Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco Theater

5/05 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore

5/06 Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

5/07 Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

5/09 Austin, TX - Emo's

5/10 Dallas, TX - The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

5/12 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre

5/13 Green Bay, WI - EPIC Event Center

5/14 East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt

5/15 Chicago, IL - House of Blues

5/16 Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre

5/19 St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live

5/20 Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

5/21 Lexington, KY - Manchester Music Hall

5/23 New York, NY - Webster Hall

5/24 Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club

5/25 Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

5/26 Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

5/28 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre

Expect more big news coming from VEIL OF MAYA in the coming months.

It's A World Leader Summit + A Plea for World Peace in LIMP BIZKIT's "Out of Style" Video — WATCH🌎☮️

LIMP BIZKIT BRING TOGETHER WORLD LEADERS IN A GARAGE FOR DEEPFAKE "OUT OF STYLE" MUSIC VIDEO
 
CLIP PREMIERES VIA MTV
 
LATEST ALBUM STILL SUCKS OUT NOW

BAND LAUNCHES D2C WHERE ALBUM IS AVAILABLE ON CD FOR THE FIRST TIME
 
If anybody could broker world peace, it's LIMP BIZKIT...
 
Today, LIMP BIZKIT share the cinematic music video for "Out Of Style," directed by frontman Fred Durst and Marc Klasfeld. 
 
The video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and MTV's Biggest Pop.

Durst and Klasfeld point to this Jimi Hendrix lyric when summing up the video: "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
 
The song is the opening track from the band's sixth full-length studio album, STILL SUCKS. [Suretone].
 
The clip finds a deepfake assortment of "world leaders" together (Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong-un), and even invites an appearance from "Mr. Maverick" himself in A.I. form. Meanwhile, the band throws down in a garage during a barbecue. There are all kinds of hidden Easter Eggs and deeper message — if you are paying close enough attention. 
 
The song and video are about unity, of course. Put aside the beef and let's focus on space, the universe, and what's next for us as a species.
 
For as many answers as it offers, there are just as many questions, but you'll have to watch it now.
 
STILL SUCKS will be available for the first time in two different CD configurations.
 
There will be a "Gold Disc" edition, which is a strictly limited-edition numbered run, and a "Silver Disc" edition.
 
Both versions will feature the album's 12 songs including "Out Of Style," "Dad Vibes," and "Don't Change," + a bonus track. Get it here.

ABOUT LIMP BIZKIT:
Limp Bizkit aren't the band you thought they were, but they might just be the band they've always been…Here are the facts so far. Formed in Jacksonville, FL during 2004, the group have sold over 40 million records worldwide since 1994. Their discography spans the double-platinum Three Dollar Bill, Y'all [1997], seven-times platinum Significant Other [1999], six-times platinum Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water [2000], platinum Results May Vary [2003], and Gold Cobra [2011]. They continue to headline sold out arenas and stadiums on five continents. They returned in 2021 with their sixth full-length LP, STILL SUCKS, followed by the STILL SUCKS TOUR in 2022, which headlined arenas coast-to-coast, including Madison Square Garden and more. They regularly average over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify and have generated streams in the billions. Limp Bizkit are back in 2023 with much more to come.

ABOUT SURETONE:
Founded in 2006 by Jordan Schur, Suretone Entertainment encompasses Suretone Records, Suretone Pictures, and Suretone Management. This independent full-service entertainment company has consistently impacted culture in music, film, and television. The Suretone Records catalog spans releases by the likes of The Cure, Chris Cornell, Shwayze, New Found Glory, The Black Angels, Collective Soul, and Angels & Airwaves as well as current roster artists Limp Bizkit, DED, Sayyi and more. Through its distributor ADA Worldwide, the label also notably released ZZ Top’s Live – Greatest Hits From Around The World, along with Santana's Africa Speaks, which landed #3 on The New York Times Best Albums list of 2019. Suretone Pictures notably produced films include The Kid [Ethan Hawke, Chris Pratt, Dane Dehaan, Jake Schur] (2019), Pawnshop Chronicles [Paul Walker, Brendan Fraser, Elijah Wood, Matt Dillon, Norman Reedus] (2013), and more in addition to a diverse upcoming slate, which includes Creepers financed in equal partnership with Lionsgate and based on the best-seller by David Morrell (Rambo films' books author), starring Jake Manley, Adeline Rudolph, Francesca Reale, Nicholas Hamilton, and Laurence O'Faurian, and directed by Marc Klasfeld, romantic comedy Revenge Wedding in conjunction with Lionsgate, and action/thriller Five Against A Bullet in conjunction with Mimran Schur Pictures.
 
Schur notably founded Flip Records [Limp Bizkit, Staind] and ran Geffen Records as President and additionally was asked to oversee the merger and operations of MCA Records into an enlarged single entity company. Under his purview, the newly broadened Geffen achieved over $1 billion in revenue while becoming a consistent global market share leader for Universal Music Group. In 2007, Schur co-founded Mimran Schur Pictures, producing the incredible awe-inspiring Warrior [Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte]—directed by the acclaimed Gavin O’Connor, which led to an Academy® Award nomination for Nolte, as well as the highly respected Stone [Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Milla Jovovich], the comedy gem Henry’s Crime [Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, James Caan], and the cult classic Rapturepalooza [Anna Kendrick, Craig Robinson], and in partnership with Sony Pictures Holmes & Watson [Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly]. 

BRAND OF SACRIFICE Announce New EP 'Between Death And Dreams"; Drop New Single "Dynasty"

Canadian deathcore wrecking crew, BRAND OF SACRIFICE, have announced the release of new EP, 'Between Death and Dreams' out on April 21st. To highlight the announcement, the band have dropped new single "Dynasty", complete with a stunning cinematic music video that has fast become their calling card. Listen to the track HERE. Watch the video below. Pre-Orders for 'Between Death and Dreams' will be live at 10am EST on Friday, February 10th HERE.

Speaking on the brand new track, BRAND OF SACRIFICE frontman, Kyle Anderson adds

'A big challenge for me this year was to bring in some different elements on the emotional spectrum into our music and lyrics, not just despair or anger. I wanted to express some of my personal story through this song. Dynasty is more uplifting - it's about challenging yourself to overcome your personal obstacles while staring fear in the face and, much like Brand of Sacrifice as a whole, becoming an absolutely unstoppable force.'

"Dynasty" follows the release of track "Exodus", the band's first new music in over a year, in November last year to much furore from fans. "Exodus", "Dynasty" and the upcoming EP mark the beginning of a new chapter of BRAND OF SACRIFICE. Maintaining their signature brutality and complexity, but upping it to a whole new level with a few surprises thrown in.

Pre-orders and a special 'Between Death and Dreams' merch collection are available now from www.brandofsacrifice.com

BRAND OF SACRIFICE are currently on the road with We Came As Romans on their Darkbloom 2023 Tour. For further info and tickets, head to brandofsacrifice.com

DARKBLOOM USA TOUR

w/ Erra and Brand Of Sacrifice

8- Feb - Seattle WA | The Crocodile

10- Feb - Salt Lake City UT | The Complex

11- Feb - Denver CO | Summit Music Hall

13- Feb - Lawrence KS | Granada

14- Feb - Minneapolis MN | Varsity Theater

15- Feb - Chicago IL | House of Blues

17- Feb - Columbus OH | The King of Clubs

18- Feb - Detroit MI | St. Andrew's Hall

ABOUT BRAND OF SACRIFICE

Since 2018, Toronto-based deathcore quintet BRAND OF SACRIFICE have been imprinting their mark on the heavy music scene. Dubbed ‘The Branded Ones,’ the group’s fans joined and marched with them as they tore across the globe in support of their sophomore album "Lifeblood", which debuted on 8 separate Billboard charts and earned them a Juno nomination for Metal Album of the Year. Other highlights included slots on highly anticipated tours with artists like Spiritbox, Thy Art is Murder, We Came as Romans & more.

BRAND OF SACRIFICE have pushed the envelope even further with their next release 'Between Death and Dreams'. With production even more cinematic, exemplified by massive choral soundscapes, brutal breakdowns, and quite few surprises along the way, the EP is an exceptional evolution of their sound. Across their releases to date, BRAND OF SACRIFICE have hit 50 million streams and 10 million YouTube views.

The band draws its name from popular anime series Berserk by Kentaro Miura. 

Fans at any BRAND OF SACRIFICE show will be familiar with set-closer “Eclipse” and its ending chant of, “Welcome to the new age.” With 'Between Death and Dreams', it’s evident the band have ushered in yet another, even fresher era from which there is no turning back.

Find Brand Of Sacrifice Online

BrandOfSacrifice.com