Annisokay Share "Throne Of The Sunset" Video — WATCH

NNISOKAY SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "THRONE OF THE SUNSET"

UPCOMING EP ABYSS PT 1 OUT SEPTEMBER 22 VIA ARISING EMPIRE

Annisokay, the dynamic German rock/metal band, have been captivating audiences since their formation in 2007.

Led by vocalist and producer Chris Wieczorek (Sawdust Recording), Annisokay have just released their brand new single "Throne Of The Sunset" taken from their upcoming new EP Abyss Pt I, out September 22 via Arising Empire. Watch the video below.

In 2022, the band released the special edition of Aurora.

Aurora (Special Edition) is still available as CD and colored vinyl option, holding three absolute classics remastered: "Coma Blue," "Good Stories," and the Japan bonus track "Parallel Universe," which has never been released worldwide. It also includes a full live set, completed with new frontman Rudi Schwarzer. Stream or purchase Aurora (Special Edition) as CD or vinyl at the Arising Empire Shop.

Annisokay's unique sound pushes the boundaries of the metal genre, incorporating elements of pop, progressivemetal, and EDM. to create a distinct and unforgettable experience. With a penchant for exploring dark moods and themes, Annisokay's lyrics tackle social issues, human emotions, and the complexities of relationships.

This year, the band has welcomed the talented Peter Leukhardt as their new bassist. 

ANNISOKAY ARE:
Rudi Schwarzer | Vocals
Christoph Wieczorek | Vocals/Guitar
Peter Leukhardt | Bass
Nico Vaeen | Drums

MESSER Releases Electrifying Cover of "Cuts Like a Knife" + Official Music Video

We are excited to present MESSER's thrilling rendition of "Cuts Like a Knife" – a classic rock hit that has been given a fresh edge by this talented Texas rock band. MESSER, whose name translates to "knife" in German, has taken this iconic song and sharpened it to perfection, breathing new life into an ageless favorite. With its irresistible energy, powerful vocals, and hard-hitting instrumentals, MESSER's cover is a must-listen for any rock enthusiast. We believe this rendition has the potential to captivate audiences and become an instant favorite on many playlists around the World.

MESSER's cover of "Cuts Like a Knife" embraces the essence of the original while infusing it with their distinctive style. From the very first note, listeners will be drawn in by the band's electrifying sound and the raw passion conveyed through their performance. The captivating vocals and the soaring guitar riffs complement each other flawlessly, creating a dynamic and unforgettable experience for the audience. This electrifying energy will undoubtedly leave listeners eager to hear more from MESSER.

Covering an iconic classic like Bryan Adams’ "Cuts Like a Knife" is no easy task, but MESSER has managed to strike the perfect balance between honoring the original and adding their signature MESSER sound.

"Cuts Like A Knife" Out Now on all major platforms!

STREAM "Cuts Like A Knife"

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WATCH MESSER "Cuts Like A Knife" Official Video below

WATCH MESSER - Behind The Scenes "Cuts Like A Knife":

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Messer is:

Dereak Messer, Lead Vocals

Bobby Tillotson, Guitar/Vocals

Kenn Youngar, Drums/Vocals

Maddox Messer, Bass/ Vocals

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BRUJERIA | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE 'BRUJA ENCABRONADA'

Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA put the world of cartels and ritualistic murder on wax with a brutal power equivalent to when Compton arrived in pop culture via NWA. On September 15th, the band will unleash their fifth full-length album Esto Es Brujeria onto the world via Nuclear Blast Records.

'Bruja Encabronada' is the second single to be released from the upcoming album. Watch the music video which includes live footage taken by Roel Verscheure (GRIMM Gent) and Emerik Siimessalmi.

Stream the new single 'Bruja Encabronada', here: https://brujeria.bfan.link/bruja-encabronada

Watch the music video for 'Bruja Encabronada', below.

Photo credit: Hannah Verbeuren

Esto Es Brujeria was recorded worldwide at the following studios: Dog Run Studio in Riverside, CA; Total Annihilation Studios in East Los Angeles, CA; Robanna’s in Birmingham, UK; and Audiocustom in Santiago, Chile. Production of the record was handled by the band while engineering was a joint effort between Eddie Casillas, Eddie Rivas, and Miguel Seco. The mixing and mastering of the album was completed by Seba Puente who was also a part of the engineering team. The album artwork was created by Gary Ronaldson. Esto Es Brujeria saw the return of their metal mascot Coco Loco who is emblazoned on the ferocious cover.

Esto Es Brujeria will be available digitally and in the following formats:

  • CD Jewelcase

  • Orange Cassette (Limited to 550)

  • 2LP

    • Orange with Red & Black Splatter (Limited to 3,000)

    • Orange and Red Split Vinyl (EU Limited to 500)

On November 2nd, BRUJERIA will kick off their 'Esto Es Tour 2023' in Yuma, Arizona. The 29-date trek will make stops in Dallas, Boston, and Seattle before ending in Pomona on December 10th. Joining them on the run are PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS.

BRUJERIA's Juan Brujo comments, "Al fin Esto Es... Brujeria!"

Tickets for the tour are now on sale at: https://www.brujeria.com/

Confirmed dates for BRUJERIA's 'Esto Es tour 2023' with PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS are:
11.02. U.S.     Yuma, AZ - Red Moon Ale House 
11.03. U.S.     Tucson, AZ - The Rock 
11.04. U.S.     Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
11.06. U.S.     Dallas, TX - Granada Theater 
11.07. U.S.     Lubbock, TX - Jakes Sports Cafe 
11.08. U.S.     Oklahoma City, OK - 89th Street Collective 
11.09. U.S.     Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live 
11.10. U.S.     Houston, TX - Houston Vert Ramp 
11.11. U.S.     Brownsville, TX - Outdoors at The Kraken Lounge 
11.14. U.S.     Orlando, FL - Conduit 
11.15. U.S.     Atlanta, GA - The Loft at Center Stage 
11.16. U.S.     Asheville, NC - Asheville Music Hall 
11.17. U.S.     Virginia Beach, VA - Elevation 27
11.18. U.S.     Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedrafts 
11.19. U.S.     Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall 
11.21. U.S.     Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus 
11.22. U.S.     Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground
11.24. U.S.     Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
11.25. U.S.     Chicago, IL - Reggie's 
11.28. U.S.     Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater 
11.29. U.S.     Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall 
12.01. U.S.     Seattle, WA - Substation 
12.02. U.S.     Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom 
12.05. U.S.     San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall 
12.06. U.S.     Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
12.07. U.S.     San Jose, CA - The Ritz 
12.08. U.S.     Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
12.09. U.S.     Las Vegas, NV - The Usual Place 
12.10. U.S.     Pomona, CA - The Glass House Concert Hall

BRUJERIAis:
Juan Brujo | Vocals
Sangron | Vocals
Fantasma | Vocals
Pinche Peach | Vocals 
La Encabronada| Vocals
El Criminal| Guitars
El Embrujado| Guitars
Hongo| Bass
El Cynico| Bass
Hongo Jr.| Drums

NIGHT VERSES Announce Ambitious New Double Album ‘Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night'; Drop New Single "Karma Wheel"

Prog metal voyagers NIGHT VERSES have announced their phenomenal new double album ‘Every Sound Has a Color In The Valley Of Night’, with Part 1 due out September 15th, 2023 via Equal Vision Records, pre-orders are available now HERE. Coinciding with the announcement, the band has released new single and official music video “Karma Wheel” - stream HERE and watch below. 

Last month, the band released comeback single “Arrival” which marked their first new music in 5 years and heralded the end of their hiatus. Now, “Karma Wheel” offers fans a second glimpse into NIGHT VERSES' boundary-pushing new era.

‘Every Sound Has a Color In The Valley Of Night’ will be released in two parts. Part 1 coming September 15th and Part 2 due out in early 2024. Across both parts the album features a star-studded cast of guests including Tool bassist Justin Chancellor, Author & Punisher, Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd and Circa Survive's Anthony Green, 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' sees NIGHT VERSES tear up the rulebook with a kaleidoscopic vision and truly living up to the accolade given to them by Noisey who referred to the band as “the Salvador Dali of Progressive metal”. 

Speaking on their long awaited new album, NIGHT VERSES collectively share: 

 

“This album is an assessment of human rituals and the power they hold. Not only on the individual, but also on the world around them. It reflects how the practices we devote our energy to have always determined the reality we occupy. For better or for worse. 

Ultimately we want the listeners to find their own connection to the album, but this entire record was composed with different physical environments in mind for each song. Aiming to align the physical, visual and sonic experience in a way that could fully immerse the listener while giving them the space to find their own connection to the music.”

Fearless as ever in their exploratory vision, NIGHT VERSES once again raise the bar for creativity and innovation in heavy music.

ABOUT NIGHT VERSES: 

Hailing from Fullerton, CA, NIGHT VERSES first galvanized listeners with their 2012  EP ‘Out Of The Sky’, merging prog, alt-metal, post-rock and ambient electronica into their own intoxicating strain of cinematic metal.

They continued to hone their bold songwriting and genre-bending musicianship on their debut full-length, 2014’s ‘Lift Your Existence’. After the mass critical acclaim that followed, they returned in 2016 with the full-length ‘Into The Vanishing Light’ produced by legendary producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, At The Drive In). The album was the band’s first release after signing with Equal Vision Records, and marked their last album with a vocalist. 

The band released their first instrumental album 2018, with the critically acclaimed ‘From The Gallery Of Sleep’, which cemented them as fearless, genre-defying innovators. Dubbed “The Salvador Dali of prog-metal” by Noisey / Vice, the album was hailed as "boundary-breaking prog" (Revolver), "ambitious and creative" (Exclaim!) and "a layered prog masterpiece" (Distorted Sound).

Now after a 5-year wait that's felt like an eternity, NIGHT VERSES are back to reclaim their rightful place at the forefront of progressive heavy music. With over 15 million career streams and unanimously glowing critical praise for their first four releases, the stage is set for NIGHT VERSES to ascend to even greater heights.

PRETTY SISTER Evokes Reckless Youth With New Single "Summer of Santeria"

LA singer, songwriter and producer Pretty Sister has released brand new single, "Summer of Santeria" today. The release also heralds the announcement of his new label deal with The Penthouse/Sumerian Group. Encapsulating the magic and mischief of coming-of-age summers growing up fast in California’s San Fernando Valley “Summer of Santeria” is available to stream HERE and the video can be watched HERE or by clicking the image below.

A thumping bassline cruises straight through the track, as a Dr. Dre-style Moog synth wheezes, strings swell, the beat smacks, and a guitar solo wails. Atop this backdrop, Pretty Sister paints a picture of hedonistic summer bliss complete with stolen sangria, Swisher sweets, and joyrides in the back of a pickup truck on the freeway. Speaking on the inspiration behind "Summer of Santeria", Pretty Sister shares:

"I wrote this song from the perspective of 11-17 year old me. Growing up fast in LA, it’s an ode to that. those stupidly reckless summer nights riding standing in the bed of my best friend's Silverado, speeding down the 101 freeway without fear or any real grasp of consequence. It’s sneaking out to skate the venice boardwalk. smoking cigarettes in the Topanga Mall Stairwell in 6th grade and using every free tester at Bath & Body Works to cover up the smell before our moms picked us up. It’s the magic of your first swisher sweet, first rush of a Marlboro Red and first buzz. It’s the magic of that time, those few “coming of age” Summers we can all count on one hand."

Pretty Sister Signs with The Penthouse/Sumerian Group | L-R: Jamie Forster, Pretty Sister, Piero Giramonti, Jonnie Forster

The Penthouse’s Jonnie Forster adds

“We’ve been pursuing Pretty Sister for years. We have so much passion and belief in him as an artist (both sonically and visually), songwriter, producer, and probably more so, as a solid human. He moves with deliberate vision, drive, and purpose. He knows who he is and what he wants. Everyone should be so lucky to have him on their squad.” 

Stay tuned for more from Pretty Sister coming soon.

ABOUT PRETTY SISTER

Raised in the San Fernando Valley and channelling multi-genre influences such as  Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, and the big screen adaptation of Constantine, Pretty Sister has stitched together bedroom-ready R&B, reverb-soaked surf guitar, swaggering G-Funk, and a Spaghetti Western twist which he fittingly dubs “Outlaw R&B.” So far, he has consistently captivated a growing fan base with solo bangers a la “come to LA,” “XXX,” and more. Not to mention, he has lent his presence to collaborations such as “Dynamite,” posting up 130 million Spotify streams. As a songwriter and producer, his discography notably boasts platinum singles and tracks for everyone from Superfruit, Jordin Sparks, Betty Who, and JoJo to Rozzi and Robert DeLong.

Find Pretty Sister Online

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Of Virtue Share New Video "Holy" — WATCH

NEW ALBUM OMEN OUT SEPTEMBER 29 VIA ARISING EMPIRE

Michigan's Of Virtue have released the video for new single "Holy," the latest track off their upcoming album Omen, out September 29 via Arising Empire. 

Watch the "Holy" video below.

Stream and download the song here.

Vocalist Tyler Ennis comments, "I wrote 'Holy' after a relationship which meant a lot to me ended. It was difficult, I wanted to apologize for who I was and 'Holy' is how I made my best attempt. All in all, 'Holy' is about holding yourself accountable and realizing that it's possible that you were the reason why something, in this case my relationship, didn't work out the way we had wanted it to."

Omen will be available in limited colored vinyl and CD, along with unique merch options at the Arising Empire online shop, Impericon, and band shop. Pre-order Omen here.

Of Virtue combinse an eclectic taste for the melodic, catchy, and ethereal with a foundation seeping with  brooding, thick guitars, thanks to guitarists Damon Tate and Mike Valadez, along with a penchant for multi-faceted vocal tonalities shared by vocalists Tyler Ennis and Damon Tate. All of this is brought together by the monstrous rhythm section featuring Ryan Trinh on drums. With this lineup at their disposal, Of Virtue have cemented themselves a diverse and engaging act, drawing influence from all types and styles of music to create something their own. With, Omen, on the way they have even further expanded on what makes them who they are, and by doing so they bring a warning — tread lightly and base today on yesterday or you may not get to tomorrow.
      
   OF VIRTUE ARE:     
Tyler Ennis | Vocals
Damon Tate | Guitar + Vocals
Michael Valadez | Guitar
Ryan Trinh | Drums

PLAGUESTORM Unleashes First Single from Upcoming EP, "Empty Eyes"!

Argentinian solo artist Plaguestorm, the formidable force in the realm of Melodic Death Metal, is set to captivate fans once again with his brand new 3 track EP, entitled Empty Eyes. Slated for release on October 20, 2023, via Noble Demon, the upcoming offering promises to be a relentless assault on the senses.

Founded by mastermind Sebastián Pastor in early 2014, Plaguestorm has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre, delivering a unique blend of furious and raging melodies, drawing inspiration from both the old and new Scandinavian sound of Death Metal.

To give fans a taste of what's to come, Plaguestorm has unveiled the first single from the EP, titled "Thrown Into The Void". This blistering track serves as a powerful introduction, showcasing Pastor's signature blend of sweeping melodies, heavy arrangements, and dark, melancholic undertones. For the first single Plaguestorm is accompanied by Okko Solanterä (Vocals/HORIZON IGNITED) and Eugene Ryabchenko (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE) on drums.

Listen to "Thrown Into The Void"

Stream the single HERE

Sebastián Pastor comments:
"Thrown into the Void is a very fast song, with a lot of blast beats, skanks and tremolo riffs, "an old school Melodic Death Metal song" you could say... speed, melodies, blasts, growls... a little touch of clean vocals and a simple but melodic guitar solo... that's what my doctor recommended me these days ;)"

"Empty Eyes" was mixed and mastered by Sebastián Pastor and will be coming out on October 20 via Noble Demon. The EP is available for digital pre-order at THIS LOCATION

PLAGUESTORM is:
Sebastián Pastor
Guitars/Bass/Drum Programming
Music/Lyrics/Mix/Mastering

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TesseracT Share "The Grey" Visualizer — LISTEN // Immersive Video Game

TESSERACT UNLEASH NEW SINGLE "THE GREY" WITH VISUALIZER ALONGSIDE IMMERSIVE VIDEO GAME "WAR OF BEING" — WATCH

NEW ALBUM WAR OF BEING OUT SEPTEMBER 15 VIA KSCOPE

Following their earth-shattering return with an announcement of a world tour, new single, and epic, 11-minute cinematic video for title track "War Of Being," TesseracT continue their journey into The Strangeland in the form of new single "The Grey." 

Watch the visualizer for the track here.

"The Grey" builds on signature grooves that undulate in TesseracT's sound, flanked by polyrhythmic rhythms tied together by the band's iconic melodies. It's yet another example of the multi-faceted appeal of their sound and proves that they can craft immediate and affecting tracks just as masterfully as their epic 11-minute opuses. 

Regarding the track, Amos Williams says, "'The Grey' explores the story and character within The Strangeland of the same name — a character who has suppressed their own voice to the point that they have blended into the shadows, their story lost amongst the white noise of the world. Through the song, we experience their journey as they wrestle with their frustration and sorrow at how they have ended up this way. 

"It's a powerful, energetic piece that pushes each member of TesseracT to a next level of musicianship and expression. And continues to shine a light upon the diversity that can be expected from War Of Being."

Alongside the release of the single is a fully functional, immersive video game titled "War Of Being." Launched on August 11, the user can enter the world of the album bridging the gap between listening and experience to create a living, breathing concept that brings you closer to the world of TesseracT than ever before.

In celebration of the early access game, the band have made a visualiser for the single which incorporates areas seen in the game alongside the track itself. The visualiser was made by Amos Williams.

In the game's 'Early Access’,'fans can expect to explore several surreal landscapes, meet characters from the concept of "War Of Being" and solve puzzles in order to unlock parts of TesseracT's second single "The Grey." The end of the game will unlock the full song where the play can listen from within the same breathtaking landscapes used in the "War Of Being" music video. 

Download + play here.

After finishing the album recording in August 2022, singer and frontman Daniel Tompkins immediately began his focus on developing "War Of Being" VR and desktop computer game based entirely on the album's original concept, created by Williams and himself. Tompkins is the lead designer and developer of the game alongside Adam Boyt (Programmer/Developer) and Kirsty Harvey (3D Designer).

Regarding the game, Tompkins says, "As a keen gamer and livestreamer, I have always understood the potential waiting for a musical project to bridge the gap between the gaming and music worlds and with such a visually stunning concept, I could see that this was the perfect opportunity to bring it to life in virtual reality and as a desktop game. This has been without a doubt the biggest project I have personally ever undertaken and is a huge achievement for our developers. It has pushed us to our absolute limits and I'm so proud to have accomplished the beginnings of a fully developed game on Steam."

The game will be available exclusively on Steam and playable in VR on Viva/Rift S and Oculus accompanied by a SteamDeck playable version.

War Of Being was recorded at Middle Farm Studios in the United Kingdom with Peter Miles (Architects/Sylosis/Dodie) co-producing with the band alongside Katherine Marsh of Choir Noir (Bring Me The Horizon/Architects/Marillion). Assisting with additional programming and production, the band was joined by Randy Slaugh (Periphery, Architects, Devin Townsend), with additional engineering by Forrester Savell (Karnivool). The artwork, which features characters "ex" and "el," was created in collaboration between AI and human as a means to extend the concept into its presentation. 

The album will be available in a variety of formats that include the following:

— Deluxe version — "The Strangeland" – a limited edition collector's 3 Disc, 68 page Hardback Book Edition containing the War Of Being audio CD/a DVD/a Blu-Ray  that features "The Journey of Being" 40-minute documentary on the making of War Of Being, "The Strangeland," an in-depth view of the characters of War Of Being, the 1- minute feature length video and album in 5.1 Surround — strictly limited to 1,500 copies worldwide.

— CD Digipack with 24-page booklet
— Digital (+ in Dolby Atmos)
— Gatefold 2LP 'The Scribe" – Black and Gold Corona (TesseracT EU Store exclusive limited to 1000)

— Gatefold 2LP "Fear" – Red and Black Marble (TesseracT US/AUS Store exclusive limited to 1000)

— Gatefold 2LP – Red Vinyl (Revolver.com exclusive limited to 500)

— Gatefold 2LP – Clear Vinyl (Amazon.co.uk + Euro indie stores exclusive limited to 1000)

— Gatefold 2LP – Yellow Vinyl (Kscope Store + EMP Germany Exclusive limited to 500)

— Gatefold 2LP – Black Vinyl

— Blu-Ray (5.1 Surround/"War Of Being" 11-minute feature length video / "The Strangeland" and "The Journey of Being")

Pre-save + pre-order here.

Alongside the brand new album, the band will be embarking on a worldwide tour that will begin in 2023 running through to 2024 performing shows in throughout the U.S., Europe, the UK, Asia and Australia, with support from Intervals, Unprocessed, Alluvial, and The Callous Daoboys.

Tickets are on sale HERE. 

TESSERACT US TOUR DATES:
10/5 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
10/6 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
10/7 — Norfolk, VA — Norva
10/8 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live!
10/10 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
10/11 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
10/13 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
10/14 — Boston, MA — Paradise
10/15 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
10/17 — Montreal, QC — Corona Theatre
10/19 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
10/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
10/21 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
10/23 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
10/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
10/26 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
10/27 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore
10/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
10/29 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
10/31 — San Francisco, CA — Regency Ballroom
11/1 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theatre
11/3 — San Diego, CA — Observatory North Park
11/4 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
11/5 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
11/7 — Dallas, TX — The Granada Theater
11/8 — Austin, TX — Emo's
11/9 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
11/11 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
11/12 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
11/13 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

ASINHELL, Featuring Volbeat's Michael Poulsen, Share "Island of Dead Men" — LISTEN

ASINHELL SHARE "ISLAND OF DEAD MEN"

BAND FEATURES VOLBEAT'S MICHAEL POULSEN, MARC GREWE (INSIDIOUS DISEASE, EX-MORGOTH), +  MORTEN TOFT HANSEN (RAUNCHY)

DEBUT ALBUM IMPII HORA OUT SEPTEMBER 29 VIA METAL BLADE RECORDS

For more than 20 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine Volbeat, releasing eight full-lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting Volbeat, however, Poulsen formed death metal band Dominus, which recorded four fast, brutal albums in the mid '90s. When Poulsen was putting together songs for Volbeat's 2021 album, Servant of the Mind, he wrote a bunch of death metal riffs and saved them on his phone. Then, when he was done with the Volbeat record, he reopened the rusty gates to Armageddon and started putting together songs for his new death metal band Asinhell, whose debut album Impii Hora (Latin for "Ungodly Hour"), is a tribute to Poulsen's favorite old-school groups. 

 Impii Hora will be released September 29 via Metal Blade. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared "Island of Dead Men." Watch below.

"'Island of Dead Men' was the second song I wrote for the album," says Poulsen. "It's one of the faster and more aggressive songs on the record, but with a groovy Death chorus and a solid middle piece that hails the mighty Autopsy. Enjoy… or don't!" 

Poulsen has rekindled the death metal fire that fueled his first band Dominus. He began jamming on riffs with longtime friend and neighbor, drummer Morten Toft Hansen (Raunchy). The two started playing in Morten's tiny garage: no mics, no P.A. — just a drum kit and a combo amp turned all the way up like they used when they were teenagers. Soon, the pair were completing a new song every time they got together. When it came time to add vocals, Poulsen turned to his good friend, who also happened to be one of his all-time favorite death metal growlers: Marc Grewe (Insidious Disease, ex-Morgoth).

"I had known Michael quite a long time and he always mentioned that we should do a death metal project one day, but I never took him too seriously because he was so busy with Volbeat," Grewe says. "Then he called for real and said, 'Yeah, I want to do it now. Are you up for it?' Immediately, I was like, 'Yes, of course!'"

With Asinhell fully formed, the three convened with Volbeat producer Jacob Hansen to produce, mix, and play bass on their debut album. When it was time to add lead guitar to the album, Michael looked no further than friend and The Arcane Order axeman Flemming C. Lund. 

The album will be available in the following formats:
*Jewel case CD
*180g Black Vinyl (Europe excl.)
*Crimson Red Marbled Vinyl (Europe excl.)
*White Vinyl (Europe excl., ltd. 1000)
*Gold/Black Dust (EMP excl., ltd.300)
*Clear w/ Red/White Splatter Vinyl (Europe Band store excl., ltd. 500)
*Silver Vinyl (US excl.)
*Silver w/ Red Splatter Vinyl (US. excl.)
*Black & White Melt Vinyl (US excl.)
*Red/Black Splatter Vinyl (US Band store excl., ltd. 500)

ASINHELL ARE:
 Michael Poulsen — Guitar
Marc Grewe — Vocals
Morten Toft Hansen — Drums 

Ministry Announces 16th Album “HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES” Coming March 1, 2024

As the world continues hanging on by a thread through pandemics, wildfires, climate change, social-political chaos and social media-fueled conspiracy theories, at least there’s Ministry to get us through. Industrial provocateur Al Jourgensen is ready to unleash his latest missives with Ministry’s groundbreaking 16th album, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES, slated for release March 1, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.

 

Today, the six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum act gives the first taste of the new material with the official release of “Goddamn White Trash,” featuring Pepper Keenan, a song that made its debut on Ministry’s headline tour earlier this year.

 

See the video for “Goddamn White Trash,” directed by Dean Karr, below.

 

Over the course of 9 tracks, Jourgensen is righteously cantankerous as ever about a f***ed up world ripe for a boot up its ass. Like always, he's merely looking around at the same dumpster fire we all are, but he's got a microphone and uses it well to rage on about the state of the world.

 

“Just like you or anybody else, I’m simply a passenger in this lifetime,” says Jourgensen. “I’m watching social changes, political changes, and economic changes, and I comment on them because I do have a First Amendment right. A lot of people say artists and athletes should shut up and play ball. No, I’m on this trip too. If I see something, I say something. That reflects on where each album goes. Instead of staying sedentary and singing about broken relationships, inner turmoil, or whatever is hurting this week, I comment on what’s going on from the perspective of a fellow passenger.”

 

Joined by Ministry’s current frontline of musicians – John Bechdel (keyboards), Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto (guitars), Roy Mayorga (drums) and Paul D’Amour (bass) – HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES also has a slew of special guest contributors including Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hutz, long-time collaborator and Lard companion Jello Biafra and Corrosion of Conformity frontman Pepper Keenan.

HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES will be available in three vinyl variants, a CD jewelcase and digital/streaming platforms. The vinyl variants include:green with yellow splatter (in stores everywhere); blue with pink splatter (nuclear blast exclusive); red with white splatter (band/tour exclusive).

 

Pre-order HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES HERE

 

The release of HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES follows Ministry’s acclaimed 2021 album Moral Hygiene that kickstarted another era for the band. The critically acclaimed LP wound up on year-end lists from the likes of Consequence of Sound and Loudwire, as the band continued to sell out venues coast-to-coast on the Industrial Strength tour.

Beginning August 24, Ministry will embark on the Freaks On Parade Tour, supporting Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper.

 

FREAKS ON PARADE TOUR

With Ministry Opening For Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper

 

August 2023

24  Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion

26  Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

27  West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

29  Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

30  Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

 

September 2023

1    Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

2    Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena

5    Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre

6    Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage

8    Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

9    Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

10  Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre

12  Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena

13  Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center

15  Bonner Springs, KS @ Azura Amphitheater

16  Englewood, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

19  Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

20  Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre

22  Concord, CA @ Concord Pavillion

23  Anaheim, CA @ HONDA Center

24  Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion

 

For tickets and more information, visit www.ministryband.com/tour

ABOUT MINISTRY

Born in 1981 in Chicago, Ministry has been the lifetime passion project of founder Al Jourgensen, considered to be the pioneer of industrial music. In its early days, Ministry was identifiable by its heavy synth-pop material in line with the new sounds and technology that were being developed in the ‘80s. Ministry’s output began with four 12” singles on Wax Trax! Records in 1981 before the first LP With Sympathy in 1983 via Arista Records. As time progressed however, so did Ministry, quickly developing a harsher, and more stylized sound that the band soon became infamous for on seminal albums Twitch (1986), The Land of Rape and Honey (1988), and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (1989). With the release of Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and The Way to Suck Eggs (1992), Ministry hit an all-time high in the mainstream musical realm and received its first Grammy nomination. In total, Ministry has been nominated for a Grammy award six times. Eight more albums would follow before an indefinite break in 2013, only to be unearthed again in 2018 with AmeriKKKant, continuing to reflect Jourgensen’s views on the frightening state of society and politics. The 2021 album Moral Hygiene marked a new creative era of Jourgensen and the band. Ministry’s 16th studio album, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES, will be released in early 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.

 

Find Ministry Online

Website: www.ministryband.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WeAreMinistry

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/WeAreMinistry

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/WeAreMinistry

MEMBERS OF EVANESCENCE, ALICE COOPER AND GRANNY 4 BARREL ANNOUNCE NEW BAND “KILLINGTON PIT”

Born from the pandemic, this unique and unexpected collaboration features the theatrical Granny 4 Barrel singer Terry LeRoi, Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric, and a pair of Evanescence members – guitarist Troy Mclawhorn and drummer Will Hunt. To mark the new band’s formation, a cover of the 1983 Accept classic, “Balls to the Wall,” has been released as their debut single.

“From the moment we decided to record this track, it was pure magic,” recalls LeRoi. “Chuck, Will, and Troy went back-and-forth with digital files until we had the music dialed in. I’ve always been inspired by Udo‘s voice and singing style so I did my best to channel that while adding my own flair stylistically.” Terry continues, “Our manager Matt Holmes produced the vocals with me in New York and when we put it all together, we realized we had something pretty special going on. It was and is an honor to record music with these incredible musicians! We’re so stoked with the way that this legendary track came out!”

“I grew up listening and learning from bands like Accept when I was younger and just starting to play the guitar,” adds McLawhorn. “‘Balls to the Wall’ seemed like the right choice because of its popularity and badassness! I really wanted to do the guitars justice so I stick closely to the original parts with a little bit of my flavor on them as well.”

"It was so badass and fun to do this cover of ‘Balls to the Wall’ with the guys,” says Hunt. “I'm proud to call all of them friends. Each of them are musicians and performers that I love and respect. I saw Accept open for Ozzy on his ‘Bark at the Moon’ tour in 1984. It was their first tour of the US and ‘Balls’ was just starting to make noise over here. They absolutely blew me away that night! So cool to record this cover!”

Also, according to LeRoi, a special guest contributed backing vocals. “When it came time to record the choruses, it was myself, Matt Holmes, and Matt Pinfield in the studio. Pinfield happened to be in town and he said he was down to take a stab at the gang vocals with us. Fortunately, we all have good pitch (laughs). It all happened pretty organically and turned out amazing. I wouldn’t change a thing about it!”

“Balls to the Wall” is part of a larger body of classic metal/rock recordings Killington Pit will be releasing in the coming months. Over the last year, the band stockpiled epic cover versions of tracks and videos from Rainbow, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath and more. The chemistry between the foursome can be heard all throughout this impressive body of work.

“It’s an honor to be in the same room with these guys.” explains Garric, "Musicians that I respect and musicians with the spirit of rock n’ roll running through their veins.”

LeRoi: “Killington Pit is modern rock/metal with roots in classic rock but we’re really not trying to limit where this can go. There are so many collective influences between the four of us, I think sonically it’s going to evolve naturally. But rest assured the foundation of the sound will always be heavy. LeRoi adds “In addition to the cover album project, we are at the beginning stages of original music as well. We’re really looking forward to sharing the growing sound and image of Killington Pit!”

Vocals - Terry LeRoi
Drums - Will Hunt
Guitar - Troy McLawhorn
Bass - Chuck Garric

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.killingtonpit.com

HOT MILK Release New Single 'BREATHING UNDER WATER" & Accompanying Music Video

HOT MILK have released their fourth single "BREATHING UNDERWATER" which precedes their debut album "A CALL THE VOID" out 25th August 2023.

 

BREATHING UNDERWATER, finds HOT MILK at their most vulnerable, swapping typical cocksure swagger for open-hearted honesty. A track co-vocalist, Han Mee describes as sounding "like when you break your own heart. To feel like you're drowning, gasping for air, frustrated and alone. This song embodies the emotion and spirit of our current headspace, and we feel it may be the most important song we've ever pulled from the universe. This is Hot Milk's true heart. Hot Milk is an emotion."

 

Stirring vocal harmonies, heartening string sections and effortless key changes find comfort in melodic and emotive balladeering and songcraft to create an impassioned sonic call to arms with Mee stating that “we needed to write this song as a cry to the outside world. Breathing Underwater is the beating heart and defining song off our debut album, it was written first and set off a chain reaction that moulded the feeling of A CALL TO THE VOID.”

For some, it might feel like a long time coming but Hot Milk always knew that when the time came to make their debut album, they had to be ready for it. It will be their loudest statement yet of who they are and what they stand for, an opportunity to show the world what they are made of.

 

Tracks on the debut album walk on a tightrope between the humorous and the serious, brimming with what might be called positive nihilism. They’re not so much finding the light in the dark as they are laughing because if they don’t, they’ll cry.

 

The first single ‘HORROR SHOW’, boisterously ushered in a new era of Hot Milk, one that is bolder, brasher, and more impactful than ever before. Premiering on Radio 1’s FUTURE ARTIST show Jack Saunders commented that “The odds are pitted against this band, it’s not often a traditional emo breaks through, but Hot Milk have fought the whole entire way to make their mark, find their way into your top tens, become a favourite for you, and Horror Show’s the best yet.”

 

The band have blossomed over the course of three self-produced EPs, this constant stream of releases has meant that Hot Milkwere never away from the spotlight – or the stages they call home. Their rise kept accelerating, taking them to stadium support slots with Foo Fighters, the main stages of some of the best festivals Globally, an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel in the US to tours with bands like Pale Waves and their own headline sold-out shows to over 50 million streams of the EPs alone. Crucially, however, they were giving themselves space to find themselves as artists.

The band recorded the album between Manchester, Los Angeles and Stockholm with the bands very own Jim Shaw at the Producing helm for the majority of the record, much like all previous releases. An element that has become so important to the band and allowing them to control just exactly what they want to be as artists.



A CALL TO THE VOID is the English translation of the French phrase l’appel du vide, referring to the brain’s trick of spotting opportunities to die. It’s the eerie jolt that is felt when you stand waiting for a train and the thought that you could jump, and end your life in a heartbeat, intrudes in your head. It’s that brief moment of being reminded of the fragility of existence. 

The most important thing for the band, however, is that these songs are written to scream from the speakers of the stage, and for their refrains to be screamed back at them by the adoring, tight-knit community they’ve built. “Live is where I’m happiest, live is where it’s home,” says Han. “We wrote songs with the intention of people going off, making you feel good, opening the pit up, letting go, crying, getting on your mate’s shoulders.  It’s church for us.” 

HOT MILK recently completed a tour of South America, a run of East Coast headline shows in the US ahead of their appearance at Adjacent Festival and have played various festivals this Summer including UK's legendary Download Festival. They will be appearing at Pride in Brighton and Reading + Leeds festivals in August. They will then perform a string of intimate acoustic shows in the UK around album release before hitting the road for their largest UK headline tour to date with Witch Fever and Modern Error in the fall. They then head to Australia to support The Foo Fighters on select stadium dates in December and were recently announced as support on the London and Birmingham dates of The Foo Fighters UK Stadium tour in June 2024.

NITE Reissue 'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame'

NITE come from a long and storied line of heavy metal. The Bay Area gave birth to titans like Metallica. And while it’s not what most metalheads imagine when they go to their happy place, Northern California’s sunny climate did inspire Death to cross over into death metal.  

'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame' carries that torch with pride. NITE's debut album will be available for the first time through Season of Mist on October 27. Order it today on CD Digipak, black or ash grey vinyl, or as a digital download HERE.

Every member of NITE has played in other bands that span from coast to coast, but they came together around San Francisco in 2018. It didn’t take long before they were making their presence known, either.  'Darkness Silence Mirror Flame' appeals to old metalheads and nu-comers alike.  

Just rewatch the video for the album's lead single HERE. "The Way" carves a fresh blood line between '80s thrash and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Badass riffs come roaring out the gate, shooting off starblinding melodic leads, and the steel-toed drum beat has more muscle than a Harley Road King. But NITE didn't come to worship the past. Van Labrakis' blackened vocals snuff out any warm and fuzzy feelings, like a blot on the sun.

The San Francisco Bay Area has a history steeped in forward-thinking, technically dazzling metal, and NITE carries that torch with pride. Founded in 2018, their blackened heavy metal brand barrels towards the peril of an unknown future, while keeping one eye on the days when blistering leads once ruled the land. Guitarists Van Labrakis (Satan’s Wrath, Mencea) and Scott Hoffman (Dawnbringer, High Spirits) let loose galloping riffs and harmonies that evoke the classic sounds of the N.W.O.B.H.M., with Labrakis’ grizzled voice driving their dark, melodic metal into the modern era.

With Avinash Mittur (Wild Hunt) replacing founding bassist Bryan Coons in early 2021, he and drummer Patrick Crawford (Serpents of Dawn, Older Sun) make up a rhythm section that’s fierce yet breathlessly precise: a freewheel pounding reminiscent of the early days of heavy metal, with a Rickenbacker-powered roar fueling the low end. NITE’s debut full-length Darkness Silence Mirror Flame, released in March 2020 by Creator-Destructor Records, earned widespread praise. It showcased their fist-raising classic heavy metal that nearly every fan of the genre once fell in love with, but with a twisted and shadowy edge that the titans of old could never imagine. NITE is the flame of the past illuminating the darkness of tomorrow.


Lineup
Van Labrakis - Guitar, Vocals
Scott Hoffman - Guitar
Bryan Coons - Bass
Pat Crawford - Drums

Recorded, mixed and masteredby Van Labrakis at 210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container.

Producedby Van Labrakis and NITE.

Artworkby Misanthropic-Art Illustrations

Links:
Website:http://nitemetal.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nitemetal
Twitter:https://twitter.com/nitemetal
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nitemetal
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7-UhuJNohvsMB2DP05LAQ
Bandcamp:https://nitemetal.bandcamp.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MjCnAA9RF0vy3j6QYyLG0
Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nite/1499573755
 
Order:https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/nite-darkness-silence-mirror-flame

Formats:Digital, CD digipak, vinyl black and colored

Born of Osiris Drop New Single + Visualizer "Torchbearer" via Sumerian Records

Born of Osiris has today dropped a new single and visualizer for "Torchbearer" (via Sumerian Records). Speaking about the track, the band shared:

"We are proud to present our newest single “Torchbearer”.

This song is darker musically and lyrically for us, incorporating more futuristic elements with aggressive rhythms and patterns. The world takes what it wants from you every day, but igniting the torch inside of yourself lets you push forward.

We hope you enjoy."

Prior to today, the band released their latest album 'Angel or Alien' including the lead single "White Nile", the album's titular track "Angel or Alien", "Poster Child", "Shadowmourne", and "Oathbreaker" which altogether have amassed over 13.6 million streams on Spotify and nearly 6 million views on YouTube. Stream "Torchbearer" here and watch the visualizer here or in the thumbnail below.

Born of Osiris are currently on tour with special guests Upon A Burning Body and Traitors. For ticket information please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Born of Osiris news coming soon.

Upcoming Born of Osiris Tour Dates:

8/16 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s

8/17 - Madison, WI @ The Annex

8/18 - Hobart, IN @ Art Theater

8/19 - Battle Creek, MI @ Michigan Metalfest*

8/21 - London, ON @ Rum Runners

8/22 - Kitchener, ON @ The Hub

8/24 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace

8/25 - Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey

8/26 - Montreal, ON @ The Fairmount

8/27 - Quebec City, ON @ La Source de La Martiniere

8/29 - Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room

8/30 - Elmira, NY @ The Pit at the L

9/01 - Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power

9/02 - Huntington, WV @ The Loud

9/03 - Murfreesboro, TN @ Hot Springs

9/05 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn

9/06 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

9/07 - Alton, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Fest*

* Festival Date

END Announce New Album "The Sin of Human Frailty" + Share "Gaping Wounds of Earth" — WATCH🔚🌍

END — guitarist Will Putney, vocalist Brendan Murphy, guitarist Gregory Thomas, bassist Jay Pepito, and drummer Matt Guglielmo — will release their second album The Sin of Human Frailty on October 27 via Closed Casket Activities. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for the enraged first singe "Gaping Wounds of Earth." Watch it below.
 

"'Gaping Wounds of Earth' is a jarring and chaotic exploration into what it feels like to be uncomfortable in your own skin," the band says. "The spiral of a broken human continues. As in all our work, there is no light at the end of this tunnel."

END initially materialized during 2017. The group's From the Unforgiving Arms of God EP spawned the fan favorite "Necessary Death," and lead to a signing with label Closed Casket Activities. Highlighted by "Covet Not" and "Absence," the band bulldozed the senses with their 2020 full-length debut, Splinters From an Ever-Changing Face. Brooklyn Vegan hailed "Pariah" as "an absolutely filthy dose of modern metalcore," and Kerrang! went as far as to describe their debut LP as "catharsis fed through a distortion pedal and shaped into a dense, destructive wrecking ball." Perhaps, Invisible Oranges put it best" "These gentlemen have come together to summon a fury seldom heard on any album from the realms of hardcore, grind, and black metal…"

In 2023, the members congregated once again to write and recorded what would become this sophomore release. "Part of the goal was to do things our way," states Putney. "We didn't want to lean on our influences too heavily, whether it's in terms of production, guitar tone, arrangement, or other elements. We were like, 'Let's just make a record that sounds like END.' I feel like there's more of an identity to the band than there has ever been on this record." The final result is a unique blend of HM2 driven Grind and Metallic Hardcore cross over with moments of Industrial chaos over ten tracks. Featuring guest vocal appearances by J.R. Hayes (Pig Destroyer), Debbie Gough (Heriot), and Dylan Walker (Full of Hell), this Graphic Nature Audio recording clocks in over 30 minutes of unhinged aggression and grind. Produced and engineered by Will Putney and featuring the art of Alex Eckman-Lawn, this release pushes the complexity of END both sonically and visually. Vinyl comes packaged in a ten panel die-cut jacket, pressed on deluxe colored vinyl and with a digital download code.

END will embark on a U.S. tour with Full of Hell in the fall. All dates are below.

END ON TOUR:
WITH FULL OF HELL, INTER ARMA, + WAKE:
10/26 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts 
10/27 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage 
10/28 — Cincinnati, OH — Legends Bar & Venue 
10/30 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street 
10/31 — Austin, TX — Elysium 
11/02 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater 
11/03 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick 
11/04 — Los Angeles, CA — Lodge Room 
11/05 — San Francisco, CA — Great American Music Hall 
11/07 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad 
11/08 — Denver, CO — The Bluebird Theater 
11/10 — St Paul, MN — The Amsterdam 
11/11 — Chicago, IL — Avondale Music Hall 
11/12 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary 
11/13 — Cleveland, OH — No Class 
11/14 — Toronto, ON — Lee's Palace 
11/15 — Montreal, QC — Les Foufounes Electriques 
11/16 — Cambridge, MA — Middle East/Downstairs 
11/17 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom 
11/18 — Brooklyn, NY — Monarch 

Art of Shock Share "The Spark" — WATCH + LISTEN

Hollywood's ART OF SHOCK — frontman Art Geezar, lead guitarist Nicholas Ertel, bassist Brice Snyder, and drummer Adrian Geezar — recently announced their second album Shine Black Light, out September 8 via Century Media. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the lyric video for "The Spark." Watch and listen below. 

"This is about us individuals whose behavior is or has been akin to chain-smoking in a fireworks factory," says Art. "To those who've had to endure such souls as us, I truly apologize. Yet, for the unacquainted, may you believe this speaks of another tale entirely." 

The album takes a massive step beyond the thrashing intensities already synonymous with the speed-limit-shattering quartet from Dark Angeles. "Shine Black Light is an album that came out of extreme times," says Art. "The lockdown felt like the end of the world for us. Like many other bands at the time, we felt crushed. It was a frustrating time, but we also found some good in it."

When it came time to select a producer, ART OF SHOCK weren't afraid to step outside their own comfort zone. They tapped fellow San Fernando Valley native Taylor Young. Known largely as a band member of boundary-bursting hardcore acts, Twitching Tongues and God's Hate, as well as the man behind the boards for the likes of Drain or Suicide Silence, Taylor was hardly an obvious choice for the band. With that, ART OF SHOCK  2023 is a much more lethal proposition now than the band that made Dark Angeles in 2019. They've grown miles past the band whose story began several years ago in Mexico City. It was there that brothers Art and Adrian grew up, inspired by classic thrash and metal bands that became the fuel for their earliest musical endeavors. Their early ambitions and push to get out of their native country brought them to Los Angeles, where a scrappy lineup of ART OF SHOCK began to make a dent playing in Hollywood.

 ART OF SHOCK (rounded out by lead guitarist Nick Ertel and bassist Brice Snyder) have shared bills over the years with the likes of Trivium, Hirax, and Sacred Reich and the experience only strengthened the band's live presence, but it was on the road where ART OF SHOCK have become a machine. Now, months before the release of Shine Black Light, the band has already completed two high-profile support slots: the rescheduled Sepultura jaunt in late 2022 and a Southwest and Californian run with machete-wielding death squad Brujeria in March 2023.

Wrapped in a sleeve by the legendary metal cover artist, Travis Smith (Opeth, Nevermore), Shine Black Light is full of twists, turns and unexpected moments from ART OF SHOCK.

Shine Black Light is an album born out of chaos and frustration that’s  become the start of a new chapter for ART OF SHOCK. Their fuck-all attitude is finally paying off. "We've become the band that we always dreamed about being,” says Art. “Through successes and disappointments, we’ve never given up or let anything stop us. It wasn't easy but it's been worth it – and it feels like things are just beginning."

THE LONELY ONES Release New Single "One More Time Around" + Official Music Video

Hard rock band The Lonely Ones release brand new single "One More Time Around" along with the official music video!

Check out The Lonely One's New Single "One More Time Around"

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WATCH "One More Time Around"

Below

"What if David Bowie, Oliver Tree, and Guns N’ Roses got together to write a modern/alt rock ballad about heartbreak and second chances? It would probably sound like our new single 'One More Time Around'. We recorded it at Sonic Lounge studios by legendary producer Joe Viers (KISS TwentyOne Pilots Starset)."

The Lonely Ones Tour Dates:

8/17 @ Chrome Horse Saloon in Cedar Rapids, IA
8/18 @ Cavalier Theater in La Crosse, WI
8/19@ North Woods Rock Rally in Glen Flora, WI
9/2 @ Echo Room in Lebanon, IN
9/3 @ Taste of Madison in Madison, WI
10/21 @ The Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI
10/22 @ Top Fuel Saloon in Braidwood, IL
11/9 @ Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee, IL
11/10 @ Crystal Grand Music Theatre in Wisconsin Dells, WI w/ Slaughter
11/11 @ The Back Bar in Janesville, WI

All available tickets links are on-sale at www.thelonelyones.net/shows

Formed in the summer of 2019, The Lonely Ones are a four piece, vocal-oriented hard rock band with an ear for melody and a taste for success. The group features Marty McCoy on guitar / vocals, Tommy Johnson on drums, Jymmy Tolland on guitar / vocals and Tru Roberts on bass / vocals. Being no strangers to the hardships of the music industry, The Lonely Ones consist of former members of Bobaflex. Together, they knew what they wanted and knew how to get it; by combining their knowledge and experiences to achieve a common goal. With determined perseverance and an energized drive to triumph, they were ready to release their first two singles independently in March of 2020; with the titles “Eternal Sadness" and "The Lonely One."

A few months after their initial introduction to the world of rock, the band decided to take a major leap of faith and release their re-imagined version of Queen's classic song "Flash." There’s always the risk of scrutiny and criticism when it comes to covering classic songs, especially ones that are still regarded with high praise from the still thriving fan base, but the band was confident their rendition would not only honor the original but also garner renewed attention for the hit theme. Any doubts were squashed when the song and video were met with rave reviews, including those of Brian May from Queen and Sam J. Jones, Flash Gordon himself.

Brian May was quoted as saying, “What a fantastic cover! I didn’t realize they were going to go into The Hero and the whole reprise ... magnificent!"

Sam J Jones adds, "This is one of the best covers I have ever heard and seen. What a gifted group - The Lonely Ones are for every one of us, from the 1980’s to right now!"

Humbled by the response from fans, listeners and legends in the entertainment industry, the band was spurred on in their pursuit to create groundbreaking original music. In September of 2020, The Lonely Ones released another brand new single titled "Real Big Trouble." What started out as a fun and creative session quickly turned out to be one of their most rewarding. This is one of the heaviest songs the band has ever written, but it also gives a look into what sounds inspire them, such as Thin Lizzy and Beartooth.

By February of 2021, the band had signed on with Imagen Records and released another single called “Change the Station.” This release had 9 active rock stations add the single in the first week and they were a feature artist on Spotify's Rock Hard editorial playlist as well as over 100 other playlists in the first week as well.

The next release through Imagen was "Dyin' All Night Long" in June of 2021. A song about an abusive relationship and how often times excuses are made over and over for that person. The lyrics come from the perspective of a victim having had enough of it.

The band released two more singles titled "Gettin' High" (2021) and “The Way Out”(2022) via Imagen Records before ultimately going independent.
The band spent the summer of 2022 getting back to the grind and writing new songs. The Lonely Ones’ latest release "Bedroom Door" in October of 2022, is one of many to be debuted in the year 2023.

The Lonely Ones have played shows with Sevendust, Nonpoint, Fozzy, Royal Bliss, Seven Year Witch, Black Top Mojo, September Mourning and many more.

In addition, the band is endorsed by: Orange Amps, Westone Audio, Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Evan's Heads, Vater Sticks, Ibanez, Frog Amplification, Tech 21 Amplification, Michael Kelly Guitars, SIT Strings, Rare Buzz Effects and Strüng, which is guitar string jewelry that raises money for music education.

WATCH Music Videos from The Lonely Ones!

The Lonely Ones - Eternal Sadness: https://youtu.be/lVQPIIH3kJ8
The Lonely Ones - The Lonely One: https://youtu.be/TIsrlNEZ3_Y
The Lonely Ones - Flash/ The Hero: https://youtu.be/Bct_S9Dp3dE
The Lonely Ones - Real Big Trouble (Acoustic): https://youtu.be/H-cIVJgQOA4
The Lonely Ones- Change The Station: https://youtu.be/6uKpDyVzx9k
The Lonely Ones - Gettin High: https://youtu.be/yDH6CBeyElE

The Lonely Ones are:
Marty McCoy - guitar / vocals
Tristan Woodruff - drums
Jymmy Tolland - guitar / vocals
Tru Roberts- bass / vocals

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CHASE RICE’S “BENCH SEAT” MUSIC VIDEO CONTINUES TO IMPRESS AS AWARDS SEASON APPROACHES

16 Film Festival Selections Including Cannes World Film Festival, Onrios Film Festival, Benelux International Film Festival; 6 Awards & Counting

 

Emotional Song Inspired by a True Story Featured on Critically Acclaimed Album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell

When Chase Rice’s longtime friend came to him with an idea for a song about “a guy and his dog driving around together,” the Diamond-certified songwriter laughed. “That cliché was exactly the type of thing I was trying to avoid on this album,” Rice remembers. And yet, once he sat down with his acoustic guitar to craft what would become one of four solo writes on the critically acclaimed project, the result was anything but cliché. With “Bench Seat” and its corresponding music video, Rice pays tribute to that friend – and the dog that saved his life.

“My buddy was in a really dark place – to the point where he was ready to end his own life. It took a lot for him to take me back to that moment, but when he told me what stopped him it stopped me in my tracks: his dog came and laid his head on his lap, and that connection saved him,” Rice explains. “I wrote this song by myself with the point of view from the dog’s perspective – which might not be obvious right away – and what that moment might have meant for the two of them if not for that intervention.”

Building upon the emotional backstory of the song celebrated by the Tennessean as what “could be, by the end of 2023, one of the surprise candidates for Song of the Year." The official music video directed by Kaiser Cunningham offers a seven-plus-minute short film spotlighting the mental health struggle that affects countless people. The video’s intention is to encourage viewers to feel comfortable talking about the topic and seeking the assistance they need, with its conclusion pointing to available resources via wannatalkaboutit.com and encouraging anyone in crisis to call/text 988.

“For the first time in my career, I could envision the whole video as I was writing the song,” notes Rice. “I wanted to shine a light on the topic of mental health because this is something that makes way too many people feel alone and especially when addiction becomes part of the picture, one bad moment can have horrible consequences. I personally know how hard it can be to ask for help when you need it. I hope this helps start a few more conversations and helps people know they really aren’t alone."

“When my friend was in that moment, it was impossible to see anything but the heaviness. He was able to get the help he needed, though, and now he’s living a beautiful life and starting a family. That’s what this video is really about – showing you the potential for a happy end to the story if you are able to find a way to get help through the dark times.”

“As a director, it was imperative that we found certain angles, dynamic camera movements and a very specific look that makes the viewer feel the emotion the song itself delivers,” adds Cunningham. “I hope that everyone who watches this video realizes the importance of mental health. In my own life, having friends of mine from the Marine Corps commit suicide, it was an important message that I stand behind. If you need help, please get it. There’s always someone in your corner."

“The response has been overwhelming – from the film festivals to the media feedback – however more importantly the comments on the video from fans,” Cunningham continues. “These are real people, with real stories, and I’m incredibly grateful we could make a project that has had such an impact on people's lives and their stories.

Thus far, the “Bench Seat” video has been selected for 16 film festivals, taking home six awards while being named a semi-finalist and a finalist twice each – and counting.

The powerful song is one of 14 tracks on Rice’s latest album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, which also features current single “Bad Day To Be A Cold Beer.” Recorded during an immersive two-week period at Rice’s farm outside Nashville with producer Oscar Charles and a live band using a makeshift recording setup, the album ranges from admiration of a Western way of life to emotional reckoning, showcasing a more raw, vulnerable side of the man praised by Sports Illustrated for “his wild ride to redemption” than on any of his previous studio projects.

For more information on all things Chase Rice, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter andTikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.
 

“Bench Seat” Film Festival Honors:

·      Afterlife (Spain) – Award Winner

·      Barcelona Indie Awards (Spain) – Selected

·      Benelux International Film Festival (Netherlands) – Finalist & Nominee for Screening Event in December

·      Cannes International Film Festival (France) – Semi-Finalist (currently)

·      F3 Queen City Film Festival (Cincinnati, OH) – Award Winner

·      Feel The Reel Festival (Glasgow, UK) – Selected

·      Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival – Semi-Finalist (not in official screening)

·      Golden Film Festival (Italy) – Finalist

·      Lulea International Film Fest (Sweden) – Selected

·      New York International Film Awards – Honorable Mention

·      New York State International Film Festival – Selected

·      Northeast Film Festival (New Jersey) – Selected

·      Onrios Film Festival (New York) – Award Winner

·      Paradise Film Festival (Budapest Hungary) – Selected 

·      Rome International Film Awards (Rome) – Award Winner

·      Rome Prisma Film Awards (Rome) – Finalist

·      Sweden Film Awards (Sweden) – Award Winner

About Chase Rice:
With more than 2.4 million albums sold and over 2.5 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With the critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell crafted in his rural Tennessee home-turned-studio available everywhere now, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the Western way of life. The new music, including current single “Bad Day To Be A Cold Beer,” serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, featuring his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen. (feat. Florida Georgia Line)” and Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.” This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the Triple Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the recently-wrapped Way Down Yonder Tour in support of his new music, and will join both Jelly Roll and Old Dominion for arena shows later this year.

SVALBARD - release melancholic composition 'How To Swim Down' alongside heart-breaking animated video

DON'T BREAK THE SPELL
I'LL NEVER TELL
WHY WE WON'T DROWN
IF WE SWIM DOWN...

Svalbard have released the third single from their forthcoming new studio album, The Weight Of The Mask, due out on October 6th. The track titled 'How To Swim Down' is Svalbard's most unique and moving work to date, featuring heart-rending, ethereal violin parts from Liam Phelan, and a profound vocal performance from Serena Cherry.

The track is accompanied by a beautiful animated video, created by Boy Tillkens. The heart-breaking animation is a delicate portrayal of humanity, detailing the tenderness and strength found in existence.  

Svalbard's Serena Cherry commented,

"This song is about the exquisite pain and sorrowful beauty of unrequited love. I think it's the saddest, most heart-breaking song we've ever written. Lyrically, the starting point of the verse is about the concealment of adoration, before the chorus gives way to realizing and accepting the fate of loving someone quietly from afar. 
 
I cannot watch the music video for How To Swim Down without crying. Boy has captured the bittersweet emotion of the song so delicately, it's an incredibly moving piece of animation to watch. 
 
Musically, How To Swim Down saw us dive into unchartered waters with Liam adding many layers of mournful violin parts onto the track. Finally, violins - for the first time in Svalbard history! It feels so exciting to have new instruments on a song. Another first is that How To Swim Down features only clean vocals, no screams. I wanted the vocal delivery of these lyrics to feel as though I'm whispering a secret to someone whilst they're sleeping. My vocals here represent that lonely type of communication, singing to yourself in an empty house. It's a private, selfless love song, where only the listener knows of my heartache."

Pre-order The Weight Of The Mask + stream 'How To Swim Down' HERE
Watch the 'How To Swim Down' video below.

Stream previous singles 'Faking It' HERE and 'Eternal Spirits' HERE
Watch the 'Faking It' video HERE
Watch the 'Eternal Spirits' video HERE 

The Weight Of The Mask was recorded at The Ranch Production House, UK. The record was produced and mixed by Lewis Johns, with mastering by Grant Berry. Engineering was handled by Lewis Johns, assisted by Matt Janke, with additional editing by Kel Pinchin and Sebastien Sendon.

Svalbard's intention with their music is to make people feel less alone and to be there for people in their darkest times. The Weight Of The Mask bravely lays out experiences of mental illness and depression, hoping to help destigmatize these topics. 

Svalbard finished an extensive tour across the continent supporting post-metal monoliths Cult Of Luna and Russian Circles earlier this year, and the band are currently in the midst of a string of European summer festival performances. They've recently played the likes of Inferno (Norway), Hellfest (France), and With Full Force (Germany), plus2000Trees and Portals in the UK. Their remaining festival dates are listed below.

SVALBARD will be returning to the EU mainland for six headline show dates in October, which will be followed by a performance at the Cult Of Luna curated Beyond The Redshift event in London and a headline date at The Key Club in Leeds.

Summer Festivals
11-13 Aug - BE, Kortrijk, Alcatraz Festival
16-19 Aug - UK, Compton Martin, ArcTanGent
October Dates
14 Oct - NL Nijmegen, Soulcrusher
15 Oct - DE Cologne, Helios 37
16 Oct - DE Berlin, Urban Spree
17 Oct - DE Dresden, Chemiefabrik
18 Oct - DE Neunkirchen, Stummsche Reithalle
19 Oct - FR Paris, Backstage By The Mill
20 Oct - UK London, Beyond The Redshift - curated by Cult Of Luna
21 Oct - UK Leeds, The Key Club

Formed in Bristol UK, Svalbard have released three studio albums, three EPs and several split releases. Their exceptional last studio album, 2020's When I Die, Will I Get Better? was dubbed by Metal Hammer UK as "the most important British metal record of 2020", with both Metal Hammer and Kerrang! lauding the record as a top 10 album of the year. A career milestone, it cemented Svalbard as a powerful and vital component of our global music scene.

Whilst refining their distinctive blend of euphoric black metal, post-rock, and d-beat, Svalbard have incorporated a few more surprising influences along the way. From soft, mournful singing to progressive guitar leads, it showcases a sensitive dynamic that lends impact to their most crushing moments - of which there are undoubtedly many. There’s no poetry, no ambiguity - just direct, raw honesty as the quartet tackles some very uncomfortable subjects head-on. This is heavy in the most evocative sense of the word. The blunt lyrics are equally as important as the music.

Svalbard are:
Vocals/Guitar - Serena Cherry
Vocals/Guitar - Liam Phelan
Drums - Mark Lilley
Bass - Matt Francis