VENUES Share Video For New Track "Haunted House" — WATCH

STREAM "HAUNTED HOUSE"

VENUES SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "HAUNTED HOUSE" — WATCH

German post-hardcore experience VENUES let the chains cattle and release their brand new single "Haunted House," out now worldwide, following their critically acclaimed album Solace and previous singles "Reflections" + "Cravings."

Watch the video below.

Lela says, "If you know the feeling of being trapped in a situation that doesn't bring good prospects, but still have the urge to get out of it, you can empathize very well with the story behind 'Haunted House.' For me, it is a challenge to myself to recognize bad positions and leave them behind as quickly as possible."

Robin states, "The shooting with Marius Milinski was, as always, a lot of fun. However, we used real metal chains for the video and they hurt quite a bit. Everyone of us had bruises after the shooting."

In 2021, Venues dropped the critically acclaimed album Solace. 

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"German metal with a mission and a message." —Kerrang UK

"There will be a bright future." —Metal Hammer

"Convinces with top songwriting and a consistent uncompromising attitude." — FUZE

"Venues present a total piece of art." — MoreCore

For their most recent album VENUES went into the studio with producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) to record Solace, who coated their massive sound with a metallic alloy of remarkable precision.
 
"We wanted to be more metal," Robin comments. "There were some pop sensibilities of Aspire we wanted to replace with rather the opposite."
 
Melody and punch-drunk heaviness, metal and alternative rock, zeitgeist and authenticity, barbed choruses and unleashed creativity: with their soaring sophomore release, VENUES fulfill every single promise they gave on Aspire.
  
"2020 showed all of us how much the band is helping us keep our sanity," vocalist Robin muses. "Almost the whole band went through minor or medium crises since the release of our debut. Relationships went sour, things were ended and begun. In times like these, our second album was the light at the end of the tunnel. Something we all could look forward to. Our music held our heads above water."
 
It’s a big leap, going from Aspire to Solace, and it’s a logical one, too. Ten songs, ten exorcisms of negative energy, ten lifesavers.

VENUES ARE:
Lela | Clean Vocals
Robin | Shouts
Valentin | Guitar
Dennis | Drums

SCAR SYMMETRY - Release Video For "Chrononautilus"

Swedish prog metal masters SCAR SYMMETRY have released the video for 'Chrononautilus,' the second single from their first studio album in nine years The Singularity (Phase II - Xenotaph).
 

Watch the video for 'Chrononautilus' and stream on all services below.

Pre-order The Singularity (Phase II - Xenotaph) now at: 
https://scarsymmetry.bfan.link/xenotaph

Per Nilsson comments: "Phase II and its opening track 'Chrononautilus' picks up where Phase I and its final track 'Technocalyptic Cybergeddon' left off with a barrage of blastbeats and tremolo-picked riffs, setting the tone for what is arguably our most unrelenting album to date. The dystopian storyline that we created for Phase II dictated the musical direction and 'Chrononautilus' represents one of our furthest explorations into these pitch black realms."

Formed in Sweden in 2004, SCAR SYMMETRY were a unique proposition from the start. Although clearly owing a debt to the pioneering melodic death metal bands of the ‘90s, guitarist Per Nilsson and his comrades were walking their own evolutionary path. As showcased on 2005 debut Symmetric In Design, the band were driven by fervently progressive and proudly melodic instincts, infusing their often brutal riffs and arrangements with wild, futuristic atmospherics, and sublime, emotional melodies that always hit their targets with ruthless precision.
 
As SCAR SYMMETRY moved forward, their music continued to evolve in tandem. They joined forces with Nuclear Blast Records for 2006’s breakthrough opus Pitch Black Progress (2006), and have since amassed an extraordinary catalogue of forward-thinking but irrevocably crushing modern metal. From the glossy, hyper-melodic barrage of Holographic Universe(2008), to the immaculate thunder of The Unseen Empire (2011) and the astonishing, cosmic odyssey that is The Singularity (Phase I - Neohumanity) (2014). the Swedes have blown minds and enhanced their reputation with every artistic step.

SCAR SYMMETRY is
Roberth Karlsson - Vocals
Lars Palmqvist - Vocals
Per Nilsson - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Benjamin Ellis - Guitars
Henrik Olsson - Drums

alt. Share "APEP" Video — WATCH

NEW ALBUM ABEYANCE OUT FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Abeyance: A state of temporary disuse or inactivity.

Adelaide's alt. return today with a towering new single, "APEP," featuring Void Of Vision vocalist Jack Bergin. Taken from alt.'s upcoming album ABEYANCE, due out June 16 via Resist Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world, "APEP" charges at chaos and corruption with a futuristic sonic glove.

Watch the video below.

Showcasing yet another side of the explosive new alt. chapter, alongside previous singles "WRAITH," "THE GREAT DEPRESSION," and "A.D.D," "APEP" explodes alongside a razor-sharp emulsion of towering soundscapes, anthemic stomps, and colossal vocal interplay between Bergin and alt.'s Daniel Richards.

Also accompanied by a gritty music video that heightens the track's glowering, powerhouse snarl, "APEP" is a stadium-ready moment from alt. that will keep you coming back for more.

"'APEP' is the Egyptian god of chaos and he is consuming our world," shares Richards. "We see his impacts through the pandemic, our corrupt governments, and social media being used as a weapon to divide people. We need to realize we are not the enemy — we haven't done this to ourselves or each other. We are being used and its time to stand up and fight or this chaos will devour us all."

 ABEYANCE finds alt. emerging from a turbulent few years armed with rejuvenated focus and ferocity, set to stupefy the senses, and catapult one of the city of churches' brightest stars further into the spotlight.

Working on ABEYANCE alongside Marcus Bridge (Northlane), Landon Tewers (The Plot In You), Zach Britt (Dream On, Dreamer), and Trenton Woodley (Hands Like Houses), producer Callan Orr also returned after his work on alt.'s 2020 debut EP dysfunctional — and the end result is nothing short of astonishing.

Pre-order ABEYANCE here.

Spending years honing their signature brand of punk, pop, electronic, and alternative rock since first erupting onto the scene in 2019, alt. have previously performed with the likes of Karnivool, Cog, sleepmakeswaves, Belle Haven, Bad/Love and, most recently, as the national support for American rockers Saosin during their Australian tour.

Alt. will hit stages supporting Don Broco for their national headline tour across Australia the next few days, and will also appear at Unify Off The Record 2023 at Hindley St Music Hall in Adelaide on May 26, alongside Teenage Joans, Thornhill, Ocean Grove, and more, before joining Windwaker and the UK's Caskets around Australia this July.

Khemmis Announce "Where The Cold Wind Blows" 7" + Share "In the Pines" Visualizer

KHEMMIS ANNOUNCE WHERE THE COLD WIND BLOWS 7"

LIMITED EDITION RELEASE ARRIVES TODAY, APRIL 28 VIA NUCLEAR BLAST

BAND TOURING THIS SPRING

Colorado doom lords KHEMMIS have revealed a limited edition 7" titled Where the Cold Wind Blows. It arrives today via Nuclear Blast. Get it here.

"Surprise!," the band says. "Today, we are thrilled to release Where the Cold Wind Blows, a limited edition 7" featuring two tracks recorded with Dave Otero during the Deceiver sessions in 2021. 'In the Pines' is our somber rendition of the classic American folk song, while 'Sigil' is an original rager previously exclusive to the Decibel Magazine Flexi Series. The cover art and slipcase were both designed by the one and only Hokama Souza. In addition to the limited physical release, these tracks are now available on our Bandcamp page as well as on all major streaming platforms. As always, thank you all for your support and we hope to see you on the road for our North American headlining tour!"

The band has shared the visualizer for "In The Pines." Watch and listen

Khemmis headline dates are below. Get tickets here.

KHEMMIS DECEIVER NORTH AMERICA MMXXIII TOUR:
4/27 — Minneapolis, MN — Studio B at Skyway Theatre
4/28 — Chicago, IL — Reggies Rock Club
4/29 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
4/30 — Cleveland, OH — The Foundry
5/2 — Toronto, ON — Lee's Palace
5/3 — Montreal, QC — Bar Le Ritz
5/4 — Boston, MA  —  Brighton Music Hall
5/5 — Brooklyn, NY — The Monarch
5/6 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
5/7 — Washington, DC — Union Stage
5/9 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
5/10 — Murfreesboro, TN —  Hop Springs
5/11 — Dallas, TX — Granada at Sundown
5/12  — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
5/13 — Austin, TX — Parish
5/15 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Underground
5/16 — Los Angeles, CA — The Lodge Room
5/17 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone
5/19 — Seattle, WA — Substation
5/20 — Portland, OR — Mississippi Studios
5/21 — Vancouver, BC —  Modified Ghost Fest*
5/26 — Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee Metal Fest*
*Festival — No Conjurer or Wake

Primus, Tool, Queens of the Stone Age perform "Ænima" by Tool

Primus, Tool’s Danny Carey & Justin Chancellor, and Queens Of The Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen Release Live Video Of "Ænima" by Tool
 
The performance was shot at an intimate LA benefit concert to support film director, screenwriter and animator Jimmy Hayward, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment
 
Exclusive, one-of-a-kind merchandise from the night, autographed by all performers, is currently being auctioned HERE
 
A GoFundMe to support Hayward and his family can be found HERE

Primus, Tool’s Danny Carey & Justin Chancellor, and Queens Of The Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen have just released a live Video Of Tool’s classic song "Ænima.” The performance was shot this month at an intimate benefit concert at The Belasco in LA in support of their close friend, film director, screenwriter, and animator Jimmy Hayward, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Exclusive, one-of-a-kind merchandise from the night, autographed by all performers, is currently being auctioned HERE, with 100% of proceeds going to support Hayward, as he continues to battle this invasive disease. Bids can be made until May 10th at 3pmET/12pmPT. A GoFundMe has also been set-up to raise funds to support Hayward and his family. Donations can be made HERE.
 
Signed items featured in the auction include:

• Dunable Cyclops Guitar

• Dunable USA Custom Yeti Bass

• Dunlop Justin Chancellor Signature Cry Baby Wah Pedal

• Danny Carey Custom Drum Head

• Limited Edition Concert Poster 

“Every now and again cancer steps into our world and pulverizes the lives of people that are dear to us,” Claypool commented. “Such a thing happened a while back with our good friend Jimmy Hayward. Over the past couple years Jimmy has undergone many major surgeries to remove then reconstruct major damage from a cancer that invaded his bones. With a wife and two very young children at hand, Jimmy has shown incredible courage and tenacity in an unbelievably challenging time.”
 
Claypool is currently gearing up for a massive 41-date Summer of Green Tour 2023 with the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, which marks the band’s first appearances together in 20-years. Kicking off in Stateline, NV on Wednesday, May 17th before winding its way from coast-to-coast, the tour will feature several festival appearances, including the Summer Camp Music Festival, the Mountain Music Festival, the Riverbend Music Festival, and the Peach Music Festival. Featuring Les Claypool (bass), Sean Lennon (guitar), Harry Waters (keys), Paulo Baldi (drums), Mike Dillon (percussion), and Skerik (horns), the set will include a full performance of Pink Floyd’s iconic tenth studio album ‘Animals,’ which was famously captured on the band’s second 2001 live recording ‘Live Frogs Set 2.’
 
Select June performances will include a co-headlining set with Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew’s ‘Remain In Light’ Tour, which finds the Talking Heads members performing songs from a monumental period of the band’s history alongside a powerhouse band. Additional support throughout the tour include Fishbone, Neal Francis, Budos Band, W.I.T.C.H., and Moon Duo.
 
The return of the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade follows Primus’ wildly popular ‘A Tribute To Kings’ Tour, paying tribute to Rush, which toured the country in 2022. Last year also saw the release of Primus’ first new music in more than five years, the sprawling 3-song ‘Conspiranoid’ EP, which included the epic 11-minute opening track, “Conspiranoia,” and second single, “Follow The Fool.”
 
LES CLAYPOOL’S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE - The Summer of Green Tour 2023
Wednesday, May 16th – Stateline, NV – TBA venue ^
Thursday, May 17th – Stateline, NV – TBA venue ^
Friday, May 19th - Napa, CA – Blue Note Summer Sessions at TBA venue ^
Saturday, May, 20th - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium ^
Sunday, May 21st - San Diego, CA - Observatory North ^
Tuesday, May 23rd - Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Amphitheatre ^
Wednesday, May 24th - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom ^
Friday, May 26th - Kansas City, MO - Grinders KC
Saturday, May 27th - Chillicothe, IL - Summer Camp Music Festival
Sunday, May 28th - Louisville, KY - Iroquois Amphitheater ~
Tuesday, May 30th - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom ~
Wednesday, May 31st - Columbus, OH - KEMBA Live! ~
Friday, June 2nd - Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Theatre~
Saturday, June 3rd - Oak Hill, WV - Mountain Music Festival
Sunday, June 4th - Chattanooga, TN – Riverbend Festival
Tuesday, June 6th - Richmond, VA - Brown's Island *
Wednesday, June 7th - Raleigh, NC - Raleigh Memorial Auditorium *
Friday, June 9th - Asheville, NC - Rabbit Rabbit *
Saturday, June 10th - Atlanta, GA - The Eastern *
Sunday, June 11th - Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium *
Tuesday, June 13th - Dallas, TX - Music Hall at Fair Park *
Wednesday, June 14th - Austin, TX - The Moody Amphitheater *
Friday, June 16th - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall Lawn *
Saturday, June 17th - New Orleans, LA - Mardi Gras World *
Monday, June 19th - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theatre *
Tuesday, June 20th - Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *
Thursday, June 22nd - Baltimore, MD - The Lyric %
Friday, June 23rd - Port Chester, NY - Capitol Theatre ~
Saturday, June 24th - Westbury, NY - NYCB Theatre [In The Round] ~
Monday, June 26th - Northampton, MA - The Pines Theater ~
Wednesday, June 28th - Portland, ME - State Theatre #
Thursday, June 29th - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway #
Saturday, July 1st - Scranton, PA - Peach Music Festival
Sunday, July 2nd - Chicago, IL - Salt Shed [Indoor] #
Monday, July 3rd - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre #
Friday, July 7th - Bonner, MT - Kettlehouse Amphitheater +
Saturday, July 8th - Redmond, WA - Marymoor Park Live +
Sunday, July 9th - Forest Grove, OR - Grand Lodge +
Tuesday, July 11th - Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live +
Thursday, July 13th - San Luis Obispo, CA - Madonna Inn +
Friday, July 14th - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern +
Saturday, July 15th - Phoenix, AZ - Van Buren +
Thursday, Oct 26th -Oct 29th - Live Oak, FL – Suwannee Hulaween
 
* Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Remain In Light
^ Fishbone
~ Neal Francis
# Budos Band
+ Moon Duo
% W.I.T.C.H.

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ERDVE Reveals Unnerving Music Video for Brand New Single, "Neigti"

Experimental sludge outfit ERDVE is now dropping a brand new single, "Neigti!" The band is debuting the single along with an unnerving music video! As one can expect from this Lithuanian band, the song and video are both intense, mesmerizing and uncompromising. Watch and listen below.

 

ERDVE comments: "'Neigti' in Lithuanian means ''Deny'.' The song and video is about denial as a collective mindset, where fundamental moral beliefs form the basis of a social identity. In this case, those beliefs cannot be challenged, otherwise the whole understanding of one's existential identity is at stake. Facing the truth would mean the loss of that identity, therefore considered a threat by itself. This poses a great challenge and lack of judgement of current geopolitical problems and is one of the reasons why, for example, an unjust war is not being seen for what it is by the majority of society of the country who started the war."

"Neigti" can be streamed on all digital platforms HERE.

ERDVE previously released the album 'Savigaila' July 23, 2021 via Season of Mist and can be heard in full HERE.

Crushing insanity drips atmospherically out of every crack on 'Savigaila', experimenting with elements from hardcore, sludge, and black metal.
 
When ERDVE formed in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius in 2016, the band had a clear aesthetic vision of creating a unique heavy sound that experimented with elements from hardcore, sludge, and black metal – yet was not bound by any unwritten “rules” surrounding those genres. ERDVE’s members had already been active in their local scene and performed in various acts such as NYKSTA, SRAIGĖS EFEKTAS, and SPIRALE. A self-made tape version of their debut made its rounds in underground circles and the Lithuanians received the rare honour of being picked straight out of the dreaded demo pile by virtue of their musical strength and compelling quality.

The core ideas behind ERDVE are translated into lyrics, visuals, and sound by in-depth reflection on concepts such as domestic violence, utmost disgusting behaviour, crimes against humanity, and extremism. Their debut album 'Vaitojimas', released in 2018 by Season of Mist, delivered exactely that! 

The new offering 'Savigaila', which translates as "self-pity", revolves around overcoming the numbness within the great challenges of unsettling reality, and accepting them as they are. Regret, envy, self-regard, love, care and togetherness. From completely understandable to the most unreasonable sense. This idea is turned into melodies, rhythm, and sound by ERDVE on the bands upcoming sophomore album. 

But make no mistake, ERDVE successfully transformed these melodies into a new unnerving experience on how THEY perceive life and with 'Savigaila', you may find that enjoying life, can be entirely implausible... 

Join ERDVE on their next journey into the Baltic darkness!

www.facebook.com/erdvelt
www.instagram.com/_erdve_

Line-up:
Vaidotas Darulis – guitar, vox, recording, visuals
Valdas Voveraitis – drums, visuals
Karolis Urbanavičius - bass, piano

Producer / sound engineer: Vaidotas Darulis, self-produced
Mixing studio and engineer: Vaidotas Darulis, self-produced
Mastering studio and engineer: Vaidotas Darulis, self-produced

Cover artwork artist: Vaidotas Darulis

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

Available formats: 
Digital
CD Digipak
12" Vinyl Gatefold Black
12" Vinyl Gatefold Crystal Clear & Black Marbled (250 copies)

HAMMERFALL Present Lyric Video For Remixed & Remastered Version Of "Riders Of The Storm"

No matter how much everything changes in culture and the world at large, heavy metal endures. It empowers, engages, and engenders strength, ultimately it outlasts fads. The same can be said for HAMMERFALL.

Today, the band is proud to release their 20-Year Anniversary Edition of “Crimson Thunder.”

The fourth studio album has been remixed and remastered by Fredrik Nordstrom, this definitive version includes previously unreleased pre-production tracks, a brand-new medley and live acoustic songs.

To celebrate the release, the band presents us with a brand-new video for the medley.

Guitarist Oscar Dronjak comments: "The medley is a five minute celebration of the full album, with parts from well-known as well as never-before-played tracks, and is a highlight for both artist and audience every night."

Watch the medley video below.
 
Stream the album on all platforms: https://hammerfall.bfan.link/crimson-thunder-20year.ema

Check out the tour dates here!

US Tour

12.05.23 US Houston, TX - Wharehouse Live
13.05.23 US Dallas, TX - The Factory
15.05.23 US Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
16.05.23 US St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
18.0523 US Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
19.05.23 US Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
20.05.23 US New York City, NY - Terminal 5
21.05.23 US Worcester, MA - Palladium
22.05.23 CAN Montreal, QC - Théâtre Fairmount
23.05.23 CAN Toronto, ON - History
24.05.23 US Royal Oak, MI - Music Theatre
25.05.23 US Columbus, OH - The King of Clubs
26.05.23 US Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
27.05.23 US Minneapolis, MN - Fillmore
28.05.23 US Lawrence, KS - The Granada
30.05.23 US Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
31.05.23 US Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall
01.06.23 US Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
02.06.23 US Inglewood, CA - YouTube Theater
03.06.23 US San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
04.06.23 US Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Line-up:
Joacim Cans - vocals
Oscar Dronjak - guitar
Fredrik Larsson  - bass
Pontus Norgen - guitar
David Wallin – drums

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Hazing Over Announce "Tunnel Vision" EP + Share Video for Title Track — WATCH

BUZZING EXTREME METAL OUTFIT HAZING OVER SIGN WITH 1126 RECORDS

 ANNOUNCE TUNNEL VISION EP OUT JULY 7

Following widespread acclaim from the likes of Stereogum and Brooklyn Vegan, buzzing Pittsburgh extreme metal enigma Hazing Over will unleash their new Tunnel Vision EP on July 7 via 1126 Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for the title track.

Guitarist and songwriter Owen Traynor says, "We wanted to dive further into the chaos and suffocation that comes with our music, but with more hardcore influence. Over time, we've been shedding our math-y, deathcore origins in favor of something just as heavy, but more memorable. There are some tracks we have rewritten riff for riff. We did whatever was necessary to make these songs the best they could be."

This time around, the group teamed up with producer Taylor Young [Twitching Tongues, God’s Hate] and recorded the six-track collection at The Pit Recording Studio in Van Nuys, CA. During this time, the band leveled up from every angle. They sharpened their sound with throat-slitting hooks, hardcore grooves, and even moments of clean singing on the standout "Disavowed." Elsewhere, "Tunnel Vision" illuminates the band’s knack for a mind-numbing metallic barrage, while "Tightrope Walker" never relents with 65 seconds of pure bloodletting. 

Left to Suffer Unleash New Single + Music Video "Artificial Anatomy" ft. Kim Dracula From Forthcoming New Album 'Feral' Out May 12

Atlanta, GA nu-deathcore quintet Left to Suffer has unleashed their latest offering "Artificial Anatomy"featuring Kim Dracula and the accompanying music video. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming debut album 'Feral'out on Friday, May 12. Speaking about today's release, the band shares:

"'Artificial Anatomy' taps deeper into the feral feelings of questioning your own existence. When people break you down enough you start to question if what your doing is correct, and pushing through to the other side is always the answer as chaotic as it may get.”

Prior to today, Left to Suffer dropped videos for "Primitive Urge" featuring Joe Badolato and most recently, "Disappoint Me"which together have amassed 253,000 views and counting on YouTube and nearly 937,000 streams on Spotify. Watch the music video for "Artificial Anatomy" featuring Kim Dracula below and pre-save 'Feral' here.

Left to Suffer is currently on the road with Chelsea Grin, Carnifex, and Ov Sulfur on the Suffer In Heaven // Suffer In Hell Tour. For ticket information, please click here.

Suffer In Heaven // Suffer In Hell Tour Dates

May 2 - Millvale, PA @ Mr Smalls Theatre

May 3 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre

May 5 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

May 6 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Bamboozle Festival

May 7 - Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club

May 9 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

May 10 - Orlando, FL @ Level 13

May 12 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 13 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

May 14 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall

May 16 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

May 17 - Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club

Off Road Minivan Announce "May This Keep You Safe From Harm" Album + Share "Basement" Video

OFF ROAD MINIVAN ANNOUNCE MAY THIS KEEP YOU SAFE FROM HARM OUT JUNE 23 VIA TOOTH & NAIL

Hudson Valley, NY-based quartet Off Road Minivan, featuring Fit For a King bassist Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary, will release their second album May This Keep You Safe From Harm on June 23 via Tooth & Nail Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the visualizer for "Basement." Watch and listen below.

"Basement' is a song written about and dedicated to a dear friend — Alex," says O'Leary. "Through our lives and struggles, we always forget how short our time here really is. When the worst happens, we assume and hope things will just get better until we are too late. Alex was a brilliant mind and amazing friend. Though we wish we had more time together, writing this song has brought back such incredible memories and connections. It feels right to start the album and release off by paying homage to him."

Off Road Minivan, whose lineup is rounded out by Evan Garcia Renart, Miles Sweeny, and Dave Trimboli, came to life in 2018 with the Spiral Gaze EP. On its heels, 2020's full-length debut, Swan Dive, immediately captivated audiences as "Vampire" surpassed 1 million streams and counting. Of the single "YOU," FLOOD raved, "'YOU' is nearly just four minutes of heavy breakdown, pivoting from heartfelt verses to its aggressive dream pop chorus." 

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the band members wrote and sent ideas back-and-forth. Simultaneously, they stitched together a throughline carried by the real-life interviews with members of Tuck's family.

"I've been secretly recording my family for at least a-year-and-a-half, including the voice clips from my grandmother, who was the first," Tuck says. "I'd listen back later and find the right part I needed for the album. I essentially wanted to preserve these moments forever. I got my mom, dad, sister, grandmother, brother-in-law, nephew, best friend, and wife on tape. Now, I'll have it all on vinyl format for the rest of my life."
 
As for the album's title, it's also rooted in the familial. 

"When my grandfather joined the military and was going off to war, my grandma gave him a bible with a metal cover," reveals Tuck. "On the front, it said, 'May this keep you safe from harm.' Even if you got shot in the heart, the bible would protect you. When I first started touring, different family members gave me mementos to feel safe on the road. The bible was from my grandmother. Now, I've got it tattooed on my chest, so I don't have to bring the original with me. All of this is about preservation of time. It's a way to document some of my most fragile moments and share the delicate, untouched vulnerable side of myself maybe you haven't experienced from Fit For a King. It's the other swing of the pendulum."

Saint Agnes Share "Animal" Video – WATCH

NEW ALBUM BLOODSUCKERS OUT JULY 21 VIA SPINEFARM

ALBUM FEATURES MIMI BARKS AND SEAN BEAVAN (NINE INCH NAILS)

Ferocious four-piece Saint Agnes have unveiled the video for "Animal" from the forthcoming album Bloodsuckers, out July 21 via Spinefarm. Stream the single and pre-save the album here.

Watch the video for "Animal" below.

Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Kitty A. Austen comments that "'Animal' is about waving your freak flag high. It's about being who you authentically are inside and revelling in it. It's a song for the misfits who boldly walk a different path with pride."

Following their triumphant sold-out London headline show, Saint Agnes will next join Monster Magnet on their spring and summer European run, before returning to the UK to perform at 2000trees festival.

Saint Agnes are also making big waves in the gaming world, with the release ofDead Island 2 last week. The game, which features the Saint Agnes song "And They All Fall Down," has already sold over a million copies.

Hailing from the UK, Saint Agnes are all about honest lyrics, intense vocal performances, plus rage-fuelled music intended to give a voice to those closer to the fringe than the center.

As much gang as band, Saint Agnes seek to empower those who've been battered and bruised yet refuse to lie down, and it's a thread that runs deep within Bloodsuckers — SA's first album for Spinefarm and the follow-up to 2019's Welcome To Silvertown, issued on the band's own label.
 
In addition to … Silvertown, Saint Agnes have released a number of singles, videos, and EPs, embarked on headline tours in both the UK and Europe, and appeared at a host of festivals, including Download, 2000trees, Isle of Wight, and Kendal Calling.

One thing's for sure, it's got nothing to do with rule-books or playing it safe...

From the title track onwards, Bloodsuckers is a genre-jumping body of work, taking in elements of metal, punk, industrial, and grunge, without being bound by any specific style; the 11 tracks here come straight from the source, largely self-produced and mixed (NIN collaborator Sean Bevan lends his mixing and production skills to "Follow You"), and this self-contained approach provides an extra emotional weight throughout, with doom trap provocateur and Kerrang! cover artist Mimi Barks further fuelling the chaos on the short, sharp shock that is "Body Bag."

Created in the months following the unexpected and untimely death of Kitty's mother, Bloodsuckers explores a number of themes, including mental illness, pent-up rage, undying love and, of course, grief; from the trash-metal howl into the night that is "Bloodsuckers" right through to broken ballad, "This Is Not The End," a poignant reflection of Kitty’s still-raw emotions, this is a call to outsiders everywhere...

Concludes Kitty, "Creating this album gave me a reason to get to my feet at a time when I really wasn't sure if I could. I've tried to put everything I've been feeling into it, all the pain, the rage, the grief, even the unexpected moments of beauty and belief. I hope it makes you feel less alone. I hope it makes you feel bigger, badder, and stronger. We might be damaged but that doesn't mean we're worthless. This is a record for the defeated, the crushed. We might be broken but that doesn't mean we're not whole. Bloodsuckers forever, Saint Agnes forever."

SAINT AGNES ARE:
Kitty A. Austen — Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Jon James Tufnell — Guitar, Vox, Bass
Andrew Head — Drums
Ryan Brown — Bass

Avatar Share "Chimp Mosh Pit" Video — WATCH // U.S. Tour Kicks Off This Week

NEW ALBUM DANCE DEVIL DANCE OUT NOW VIA BLACK WALTZ RECORDS, DISTRIBUTED BY THIRTY TIGERS

HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK!

The heavy metal 'n' roll, dark, madcap visionaries collectively known as AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — released their magnum opus and ninth album, Dance Devil Dance, this past winter via Black Waltz Records, distributed by Thirty Tigers. Get it here.

Today, they have shared the animated hybrid video for "Chimp Mosh Pit." Watch it nelow.

"Choosing what songs to make videos out of from Dance Devil Dance was harder than ever, with some very strong candidates," says Eckerström. "Having battle tested 'Chimp Mosh Pit' on stage over and over makes me feel we made a very good choice. It's a fun ride. I like how it leans into the good rock 'n' roll times we like to mix with the destructive energy of the metal stuff. It feels like we are the only band who could've made this video."

Avatar will also return to the road this week on a headline tour that kicks off April 28 in Omaha and runs through May 28 in Pittsburgh. Veil of Maya and Orbit Culture will support. The rest of Avatar's summer and fall is filling up! With UK and European festivals and their first-ever Australian headline shows this summer, and back to the U.S. in the fall, Avatar are making the world theirs.

All dates are below, including key spring festival appearances. 

Get tickets here.

AVATAR ON TOUR:
WITH VEIL OF MAYA + ORBIT CULTURE:
4/28 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral
4/29 — Denver, CO — Ogden
4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/1 — Boise, ID — Revolution
5/3 — San Diego. CA — Observatory
5/4 — Los Angeles, CA — Belasco
5/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore
5/6 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
5/7 — Phoenix, AZ — Van Buren
5/9 — Austin, TX — Emo's
5/10 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
5/12 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theater
5/13 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Events Center
5/14 — Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
5/15 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
5/16 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Theatre
5/18 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville+
5/19 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
5/20 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theater
5/21 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
5/23 — New York, NY — Webster Hall
5/24 — Boston, MA — Paradise
5/25 — Silver Springs, MD — The Fillmore
5/26 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
5/27 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple+
5/28 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theater
+Festival date

To Kill Achilles Announce New Album "Recovery" + Share "...and I'm An Addict" Video — WATCH

TO KILL ACHILLES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM RECOVERY OUT AUGUST 11 VIA ARISING EMPIRE

Alternative rock band To Kill Achilles begin their next chapter with new album, Recovery, out August 11 via Arising Empire.

The band has also shared the video for "...and I'm An Addict." Watch it below.
 
"This record is the antithesis of the last — for far too long, we've told the story of mental degradation without hope. Becoming completely drained repeating the same lines of how it hurts to be here, Recovery deals with courage, control, acceptance, and ultimately, the end goal that anyone in this circumstance seeks… the other side. This record is the journey of getting better, taking control of your life and the experiences around you."
 
Consisting of 11 tracks, the sound of Recovery is delivered through sincere lyrics depicting real life experience with the same ferocity we've come to expect. The music is a mixture of aggression, sadness, hope, and beauty, with soaring choruses that beg for inclusion and tear jerking storytelling that promotes the journey towards positivity.

Recovery will be available as CD and limited colored vinyl, together with special merch options at the band and Arising Empire Shop — visit now and pre-order here.

To Kill Achilles have extensively toured across the UK, the majority of Europe and Russia with bands such as We Came As Romans, Counterparts, While She Sleeps, I Killed The Prom Queen, Betraying The Martyrs, and many more.

TO KILL ACHILLES ARE:
Mark Tindal — Vocals
Shaun Lawrence — Guitar
Matthew Tippett — Bass
Kieran Smith — Drums

SWOLLEN TEETH Release New Single "EMPTY"; Launch Pre-Orders For Debut EP;

Swollen Teeth, the rapidly ascending four-piece straight from the bowels of hell, are back to detonate another explosion of brutality with new single "EMPTY" today. Their latest offering, comes along with a new music video featuring live performance footage that captures the raw energy and intensity of their live shows. Fans can stream the new track HERE and watch the video below.

The band, who have been steadily making waves within the heavy music scene since the release of their debut single, "SWOLLENTEETH" have repeatedly taken things to the next level with each release from their upcoming, self-titled EP produced by Slipknot's Sid Wilson. Today, the band have also launched their brand new merch store, featuring a range of exclusive designs that fans won't want to miss (available HERE) and vinyl pre-orders for the EP (available HERE).

In the words of the band themselves,

““EMPTY HAS LANDED. With heavy respect we can’t wait to throw our horns down with you. This one is “FOR THE FA/W\ILY”.

- /W\  ”

Pre-Order the 'Swollen Teeth' EP Now HERE

Swollen Teeth are gearing up for a string of headline dates across the US, on their "FOR THE FA/W\ILY" Tour, including a highly anticipated set at Bonnaroo. Tickets for all shows are available now from the band's official website,www.swollenteeth.com.

Swollen Teeth

'FOR THE FA/W\ILY TOUR'

• 5.25 Detroit, MI @ The Magic Bag

• 5.27 Milwaukee, WI @ MKEMetalFest

• 5.29 Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC

• 6.17 Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo

• 6.30 Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus Bar

"EMPTY" follows previously released singles "LETHAL" "CAR CRASH" and "SWOLLENTEETH", which was released back in January to much acclaim and fan fervor. Revolver Magazine called the track "brutal as hell", with Metal Hammer enthusing that"there’s an air of grotesque nu metal nastiness that feels like a re-vamped take on the misanthropic nihilism of Iowa’s finest." and Kerrang! musing "What's really heavy, masked, mysterious, sounds like it was made by complete lunatics, and involves Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson and producer Ross Robinson?".

Since their release, the tracks have clocked up nearly 200,000 Spotify streams and 140,000 YouTube views and have been included on Spotify's All New Metal and New Blood Playlists, Apple's Breaking Hard Rock, Fresh Blood and Breaking Metal Playlists and Deezer's Metal Radar playlist.

The collective will release their debut, self-titled EP, a brutal, visceral, roundhouse kick to the gut of the modern heavy music landscape, produced by Slipknot's Sid Wilson, on Wednesday, May 9th. It will be the first release to come out on Blowed Out Records, the new label venture between legendary producer, Ross Robinson (Korn, The Cure, Slipknot, Glassjaw, At The Drive In and countless others), artist Ghostemane and Bill Armstrong (SideOneDummy).

Commenting on his excitement about the project, Sid Wilson shares

“After all these years, when I thought I’d never find another group of humans outside of Slipknot that knew the formula to transparency thru frequencies, and not thru appearance, I discovered Swollen Teeth. This is trü-Metal!” 

Ross Robinson adds

"Sid and I listening to roughs in Iowa, emotions ran high - I found myself getting chills throughout my body to that familiar molten metal pulse I love so much - this time that force is known as “Swollen Teeth” - hunger + talent have that vibration I can’t ignore - Bill, Eric, and I (“Blowed Out Records”) are totally committed to rip it out there for the long haul.. "

ABOUT SWOLLEN TEETH

The sound, the look, the atmosphere, the lore. Swollen Teeth are as much a ritual as a performance, summoning primal ferocity in clouds of intrigue with a thundering rumble. Each musical outburst arrives shrouded in mystery, enveloped by a sense of dread, with passion and purpose. Heavy percussion, riffs, punk gang chants, dive bombs, turntables, breakdowns, shrieks, guttural screams, and powerfully unashamed anthemic melodies coalesce in Swollen Teeth. The collective absorbs the raw intensity of the most potent subculture and spits it back with a determined uniqueness. They’ve spent countless hours in the lab, lobbing out occasional missives online like Molotov cocktails. Each of the scattered, chopped up, and explosive clips unleashed to the world, culled from a handful of shadowy live appearances, built anticipation for the group’s inevitable ascension. They travel in our dimension but are not of it. This is otherworldly chaos without apology. /W\

ABOUT BLOWED OUT RECORDS

Ross Robinson (Korn, The Cure, Slipknot, Glassjaw, At The Drive In and countless others..) artist Ghostemane and Bill Armstrong (SideOneDummy) have joined forces to create a new record label called Blowed Out Records. As veterans of the music industry, they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table and have set out to discover and promote new talent together. The label's first release, "Swollen Teeth," is a hardcore album produced by Sid Wilson of Slipknot and mixed by Mike Balboa with Ross Robinson. It's a collaboration between established and new artists that promises to be a heavy hitting release. Blowed Out Records is dedicated to providing a platform for underground and lesser known bands to showcase their music and gain a wider audience.

Swollen Teeth is managed by Evan Kandilakis and Scott Enright for Seek Management.

Swollen Teeth Are

Megaa - Vocals / Sampler / Turntable

Sun - Vocals / Bass

Skutch - Drums

HOG - Guitar

SAVAGE EXISTENCE UNVEIL NEW VIDEO/SINGLE, “STANDING IN FLAMES,” SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT TODAY

With the release of their self-titled debut set for today, Friday April 28, modern metallists Savage Existence have issued a new single/video for one of the album’s standout tracks, “Standing in Flames.” Lyrically focusing on trying to remain grounded and focused when it feels like the world is crashing down around you, the party-hearty video is loaded with bikinis and babes, and can be viewed below.

“‘Standing in Flames’ represents where Savage Existence is heading musically,” explains the band. “It’s aggressive, yet upbeat and it’s something you could either play at the gym or at a party. We’re super excited to get ‘Standing in Flames’ out to the world as part of our highly anticipated self-titled album. We’re super proud of this track and this album, and are looking forward to how everybody around the world responds.”

Formed in Costa Rica by Daniel Cleland (guitars) and Jesse Radford (drums), both entrepreneurs from Canada, and singer and songwriter Anton Darusso, they are joined by Daniel Ramos (bass) and Andreas Castro (guitars), and in 2021, released their debut album, ‘Animals.’ And on the day of their latest album’s release, the band will launch a European tour opening for Ross the Boss. 

“Savage Existence revisits old school groove metal with elements of American metal, death metal, and southern rock, with lyrics that speak about real life issues and relevant concerns of the modern day.”

And with the arrival of their new single/video, upcoming tour and album, rock fans worldwide will soon discover the metallic might of Savage Existence.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

 linktr.ee/savageexistenceofficial

 Facebook  

 Instagram 

 www.savageexistence.com

Bleed the Sky Release New Single "Soul Collapse" + Visualizer to all major platforms!

Stream/Download "Soul Collapse"

https://linktr.ee/bleedthesky

Orange County's Bleed the Sky release new single "Soul Collapse" to all major platforms along with the visualizer.

"'Soul Collapse' is about being at odds with what you want to do and what you have to do. The persistent voice in your head stemming from the decisions that take you away from where you want to be in life. The natural connections, bonds and comforts we develop on that path become anchors to a life we cherish, but are antithetical to what we really want, but can't bring ourselves to sacrifice," says Monte Barnard.

Hailing from the musical breeding grounds of Orange County, CA, metalcore band Bleed the Skybegan in 2003 with vocalist Noah Robinson, guitarists Kyle Moorman and Wayne Miller, bassist Casey Kulek, sampler Luke Andersen and drummer Austin D’Amond. Merely two months later and ready to dive into the music scene, the group performed their first show to a sold out crowd in an opening spot for Opeth and their second headlining the world famous Whisky A Go Go.

Early the following year their first EP, Bleed the Sky, was produced by Ben Schigel, known for his work engineering and mixing great music with groups such as Ringworm, Chimaira, and Walls of Jericho. The band sold over 1,000 copies on their own before signing a deal with Nuclear Blast Records in the fall of 2004. Their April of 2005 debut for the label, Paradigm in Entropy (2005), featured a futuristic, industrial, and melody-infused take on nu-metal’s dissonant riffs and aggressive vocals.

The album cemented the band as a forerunner in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement of the mid 2000’s and allowed for many opportunities and shows, including a consistent rotation on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball. Their major success allowed them to tour with the likes of Hatebreed, Soulfly, Napalm Death, Red Chord, Agnostic Front, Disturbed, Diecast, and ILL Nino, only further promoting their albums and musical talent over the years.

Following the release of two well received albums with Nuclear Blast Records, Paradigm in Entropy (2005), and Murder the Dance (2008), they once again aimed to redefine who they are with a new label, Art Is War Records. The releases of This Way Lies Madness (2020) and the single "The Devil Will See You Now" (2020) started to gain the band massive online attention with the single reaching over a million streams on Spotify.

Not letting the pandemic keep them down for long, Bleed the Sky has returned with the same intensity that fans of their previous albums will be familiar with, as well as a new brutality that they are excited to share with the metal community. In 2022, Monte Barnard joined the group as the new frontman and was eager to bring his talent and experience to an already versatile group.

Getting his start in Northern California’s Death Metal scene, Monte Barnard joined Alterbeast in 2014 and continued his work touring and filling in on vocals with such bands as Thy Art Is Murder, The Kennedy Veil, and Fallujah. He still also fronts Emberthrone on Seek & Strike Records, as well as Lesser Animal.

Armed with a new vocalist and the release of a new single, “The Parasite” featuring guest vocalist Mark Hunter from Chimaira, they are set to make a mark once more in the music world and enthrall the masses with vigor.

The group is currently composed of Monte Barnard on Vocals, Kevin Garcia on Guitar, Wayne Miller on Guitar, David Culbert on Bass and Austin D’Amond on Drums.

Bleed the Sky is:

Monte Barnard - Vocals

Kevin Garcia - Guitar

Wayne Miller - Guitar

David Culbert - Bass

Austin D’Amond - Drums

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Spotify

Ingested Share "With Broken Wings" Video — WATCH // U.S. Tour Kicks Off Next Week

NEW ALBUM ASHES LIE STILL OUT NOW VIA METAL BLADE

NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK

INGESTED released Ashes Lie Still last fall via Metal Blade. Get it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for "With Broken Wings." Watch it below.

It's truly a slice of life — Ingested style!

"Manchester has always been a big part of our identity, so we wanted to the video to be a nod and a homage to our roots and the music we grew up listening to as kids," says singer Jason Evans. "We filmed it on location on a street in a Manchester housing estate, in one continuous take. No bells or whistles, just a dirty Manc, on a Mancunian street, with some fucking heavy riffs! This is our home. Enjoy!"

Ingested will return to the road on a North American headline tour next week. All dates are below.

INGESTED ON TOUR: 
WITH DEVOURMENT, EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT, + ORGANECTOMY
 5/4 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Monarch
5/5 — Mechanicsburg, PA — Lovecraft's
5/6 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
5/7 — Greensboro, NC — Hanger 1819
5/9 — Miami, FL — Gramps*
5/10 — Orlando, FL — Conduit*
5/11 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
5/12 — Nashville, TN — The End
5/13 ­— Little Rock, AR — Rev Room**
 5/14 — Fort Worth, TX — Rigdlea Room
5/16 — Houston, TX —Scout Bar**
5/17 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live**
5/18 — Albuquerque, NM —Launchpad
5/19 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Underground 
5/20 — Anaheim, CA —Chain Reaction
5/21 — San Francisco, CA — Neck Of The Woods
5/23 — Portland, OR — Bossanova Ballroom^
5/24 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon^
5/25 — Spokane, WA — The Big Dipper
5/26 — Boise, ID — The Shredder
5/27 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
5/28 — Denver, CO — Roxy Theater
5/30 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge#
5/31 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary#
6/1 — Cleveland, OH — No Class#
6/2 — Toronto, ON —Velvet Underground#
6/3 — Montreal, QC — Foufones Electriques#
6/4 — Cambridge, MA —Sonia#
*With Implosive Disgorgence
**With Peeling Flesh
^With I Declare War
#With Vomit Forth

ABOUT INGESTED:
Ingested are the flagbearers of modern UK death metal. They have been churning out bilious anti-anthems for more than a decade-and-a-half, dropping a string of releases that have helped shape the genre. They return with Ashes Lie Still, their most dynamic, inventive, and daring release to date, holding nothing back. The band describes it as "a modern essential. It still has the core Ingested elements of groovy slamming riffs, quick drumming, and guttural vocals but there's also atmosphere, ethereal moments, and some raw old school aggression."  Over the course of 10 tracks, Ingested hack, slash, and steamroll through everything in their path, and Ashes Lie Still easily stands as the highpoint of an already impressive career. Founded in 2006 in Manchester, England, Ingested have since toured extensively with Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, Nile, Carnifex, and Revocation, and have been seen on European festival stages including Summer Breeze Open Air. Slimmed down to a three-piece, the band feels it is in the best place it ever has been, enabling the members to work at the top of their game.

Ashes Lie Still was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson. It was co-produced by the band and previous collaborator Nico Beninato, with drummerLyn Jeffs living close to Beninato's studio in Mallorca and recording his drums there, while Sean Hynes recorded his guitars at home in the UK with the producer assisting remotely. Vocal tracking was interrupted by Jason Evansfalling seriously ill when finally making it to Mallorca and was ultimately tracked back in Manchester. Bass was again supplied by Dominic Grimard (Ion Dissonance/The Last Felony).

Ingested succinctly encapsulate their existence, saying, "We've always been the underdogs, always fighting for scraps. Well it's time to get out of the fucking way, because now it's our turn to eat at the table."

You've. Been. Warned.

INGESTED ARE:
Jason Evans — Vocals
Sean Hynes — Guitars + Backing Vocals
Lyn Jeffs — Drums

Movements Share Videos for TWO (!!!) New Songs: "Killing Time" + "Lead Pipe — WATCH

MOVEMENTS DROP OFFICIAL VIDEOS FOR TWO BRAND NEW SONGS 

"KILLING TIME" + "LEAD PIPE" USHER IN AN EXCITING CREATIVE ERA FOR THE BELOVED SO CAL BAND

Southern California band MOVEMENTS — Patrick Miranda, vocals; Ira George, guitar; Spencer York, drums; and Austin Cressey, bass — are back with not one but TWO new songs, produced by Will Yip. The band has spent the past several months flexing their creative muscles, pushing their sonic boundaries, and diligently working on new material.

Today, they have shared some of the results of their labor with videos for "Killing Time" and "Lead Pipe." Watch the videos, directed by Drew Horen, below.

"We feel they are the perfect introduction to a new era of Movements," the band states about the new material. "These songs incorporate the core values and themes you'd expect from a Movements song — but they're packaged up in a much different manner."

"Killing Time" packs quite a bit of groove, tension, and dissonance. To that end, the band states that it's "a love song with a dark, self-deprecating undertone. The verses are gritty and dense, the choruses open up into an almost pop-centric singalong before diving into a crushing bridge that exemplifies a love so strong that it can (and probably will) end up killing the narrator."

On the flip side, "Lead Pipe" is a fast, driving, and intense tune that operates off a distorted grind engine, with the band deeming it "a classic mental health track, but one that you probably wouldn't expect or even realize on first listen. The narrator here is describing the moment they realize their dark past is coming back to haunt them. Something they thought they'd overcome is suddenly knocking at the door and will do anything to get back in. However, this time is different. Our narrator is hellbent on ending that struggle once and for all, and has chosen to fight back instead of give in."

Indeed, it has been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020-released album No Good Left to Give debuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then, with 200 million total plays in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the post-hardcore quartet has constantly reinvented itself since forming in 2015. The band dropped the EP Outgrown Things in 2016 and further cemented its sound on the 2017 full-length debut Feel Something. Press accolades have continued to follow the band, from Brooklyn Vegan, AXS, Rock Sound, Culture Collide, Guitar World, and more.

Fans will no doubt be eager to ingest and enjoy the new songs.

But they can expect more new music from Movements soon — as "Lead Pipe" and "Killing Time" are just the beginning.

Return to Dust Release New Music Video For "Black Road"

The Los Angeles-based rock trio, Return to Dust, have today released their debut single, "Black Road" alongside a dynamic music video directed by Matt Akana. Fans can stream "Black Road" here. Fans can also watch the brand new video for "Black Road" below.

Speaking on today's news, co-vocalists Matty Joseph and Graham Stanush share:

"I feel like Black Road paints the perfect picture for what we wanted this project (RETURN TO DUST) to start as: this bright/exciting thing in front of us, but also a snapshot that captures such a dark scope our lives. And it’s extremely exciting to have this song, and many more, be actualized as an extension of our growing pains, our jaded youth, our bitter adolescence, and our continual grinding push to adulthood."

Return to Dust, who are heavily inspired by the legendary Alice In Chains, have already cultivated a reputation in the local Los Angeles music scene without having released any music on streaming platforms. The release of "Black Road" marks the band's first ever studio release, produced by none other than Jim Kaufman (Anti-Flag, Danny Worsnop, Night Riots, Helmet). With their remarkable cinematic approach, the rock trio are on track for an unforgettable year of touring and new music. Be sure to stay tuned for more Return to Dust news coming soon.

Los Angeles fans also have the chance to see Return to Dust LIVE at DBA256 on Saturday, April 29th.

Support comes from local metal favorites - Apolloson, Hexengarten, and Thredge.

Not only is Saturday's show completely free for 21+ fans, but this will also be the live debut of Return to Dust's brand new single, "Black Road."

Don't miss your chance to see the band perform "Black Road" live, alongside other unreleased music!

ABOUT RETURN TO DUST

‘How will you fare against the stress of life’

Return to Dust has always felt like a hidden gem, a band that could have fallen straight from the 90’s, but stands proudly among the musical landscape of today. This is perhaps a gesture towards the timelessness of grunge’s existential yet relatable message, which spoke to and landed them 30+ recordings with decorated producer and mixer Jim Kaufman.

Despite this trajectory, the band had fallen into one of the myriad of “new band” curses, which is meticulously and quietly planning out their debut release. Thankfully, the band committed to their craft long before showing their faces, as singers Graham Stanush (bass) and Matty Joseph (guitar) formed an eternal bond growing up in the cement capital of Texas. The singers carried this passion to the west coast, where they met their then 16 year old guitarist Sebastian Gonzalez.

Now assimilated, Return to Dust has already made its mark, touring up and down the west coast, playing Vegas, Phoenix, every slummy bar in San Gabriel Valley, and personally gaining a stamp of approval from Matt Pinfield on KLOS —- the band is a ticking time bomb to hundreds of eager fans.

Their new single “Black Road'' is a four on the floor heavy rock anthem about self-sacrifice, and forging your own path, released on all platforms April 27th. 

ATTILA Release New Single "Bite Your Tongue"

ATTILA, Atlanta's most notorious dealers of metalcore brutality have announced the release of their brand new single "Bite Your Tongue" today. In what will be an exciting surprise for fans, a large portion of the the new single features clean vocals from frontman, Chris 'Fronz' Fronzak for the first time on an ATTILA release.

Whilst pushing the boundaries of what has come before, the new song is still an undeniable ATTILA-level banger, maintaining their unique brand of powerful, intricate riffing, driving, ten-ton-heavy drumming and of course, it's fair share of Fronz's signature screaming.

Stream "Bite Your Tongue" HERE and watch the accompanying visualizer below.

Speaking on the new track, Chris 'Fronz' Fronzak shares:

"Bite Your Tongue is about standing up for yourself and standing up for what you believe in. People will try to push you around but we will never back down. There are some people in this world that spew bullshit and say things that aren't true to please others. Not me though. If I say it, I mean it."

ATTILA will be hitting the road for a series of tour dates, including shows at Bamboozle, Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple and Blue Ridge Festivals this year. Full dates below. For Tickets and info visit Attilaband.com

5/4- Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506

5/5- Atlantic City, NJ @ Bamboozle

5/6- Huntington, WV @ The Loud

5/7- West Columbia, SC @ New Brooklyn Tavern

5/21 - Welcome To Rockville, Daytona, FL

5/27 - Sonic Temple, Columbus OH

9/7 - 9/10 - Blue Ridge Rock Festival

"Bite Your Tongue" heralds the dawning of a whole new chapter for ATTILA and their multitude of fans. Keep it locked for more exciting announcements coming from the band soon!

ABOUT ATTILA

Chris Fronzak (vocals), Chris Linck (guitar), and Kalan Adam (bass) aka ATTILA have been churning out metalcore anthems for nearly two decades, shaping and defining the genre as they go.

Formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005, ATTILA has released eight studio albums, including their infamous 2013 smash hit, "About That Life" which debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #22. The band are best known for their uniquely aggressive heaviness, their incendiary, high-energy live shows and their tongue-in-cheek attitude. Their music has amassed over 265 million streamsand nearly 600k monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

ATTILA has continued to thrive and evolve over the years, cementing their status as one of the most influential bands in the modern metalcore genre. The release of "Bite Your Tongue" is just another step in their evolution, with plenty more to come, including a few surprises.