Phoenix synthpunk grindcore-rap duo Snailmate presents 'Stress Sandwich' album & video for 'The Laziest Man in the World'

"Ferocious and evocative... an intense sonic fusion of thrash rock, hip hop and punk complete with an infectious layered screamo chorus and daring synths. Fuzzy basslines glide over intense drumming full of emotion for an enthralling must listen"~ Earmilk

“This homage to being chronically, unwaveringly lazy is another standout hybrid gem from the pair, and proves as eccentric as it is downright catchy” ~ Phoenix New Times

“A genre-bending rollercoaster ride that defies convention and categorization. This album seamlessly weaves together elements of synth music, punk and metal while drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of artists ranging from Daft Punk and Public Enemy to Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park... unique and electrifying” ~ Skylight Webzine

"How this isn’t pouring from every MF-ers lips in time of need is a mystery" ~ Global Texan Chronicles


Phoenix-based synthpunk grindcore pop nerd rap duo Snailmate has released their new album 'Stress Sandwich' via Indiestructable Records, with a twisted humorous take on existential anxiety. Serving up funky, poppy, screamy fun through synth-laced alternative raps, their music is like a quick-onset panic attack with the right meds to be able to keep calm and enjoy the ride.

Snailmate is lyricist-vocalist and synth wizard Kalen Lander and drummer-backup vocalist Bentley Monet, whose music fuses synthpunk, grindcore, pop and nerd rap for an unpredictable and explosive sound. Together they craft music that is cathartic and relatable yet unique and genre-defying, using humor and wit to tackle topics from isolation and queer identity to bangers about hot sauce and nostalgia.

Produced by Ari Leopold at Lava Lake Studio in Phoenix, 'Stress Sandwich' is about growth, exploring themes such as vulnerability, disappointment, and art-making as a beautiful yet imperfect process. They go head to head with depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome, anger, hunger, laziness... but also fun things! These 10 tracks - laced with sarcasm, breathless lyricism and unpredictable genre-bending energy - will leave you satisfied and wanting more.

"This album has been in the works for so long. It took years to process all these feelings and experiences and distill them into just ten short songs, but I’m really glad we didn’t try and finish this thing any sooner. It would have tasted so much different. The flavors needed time to develop. I couldn’t have written 'Toll Road' until that bastard stole our money. 'The Snailmate Show' wasn’t a thing before we were forced to quarantine and couldn’t play live. And until we had to go through some intense physical changes, 'My Weird Gross Body' just wouldn’t have been the same," says  Kalen Lander.

"I beat myself up a lot during this whole process. I felt like I was taking too long to write the lyrics, and that meant that I was bad at writing. I had lost my touch. But then I really started to understand how, when I FINALLY finished the words for a song, it was perfect. It couldn’t have been perfect if I’d forced it out any sooner. And I think 'The Laziest Man in the World' encapsulates that sentiment better than anything." 

The duo also presents their latest video for 'The Laziest Man in the World', created by Chase A Warren.

"This song is my attempt to glorify and glamorize my extreme lack of motivation. Even though the approach was to be as lazy as possible, the song nevertheless features dexterous lyricism and quick, intricate rhyme schemes. Sometimes, sitting around and doing nothing is important for your mental health. Hopefully this song can make someone feel a little better the next time they take a day off," says Kalen Lander.

"I’m a firm believer in slowing down and taking your time. Days off are as crucial, if not more so, than the days spent working. Sometimes you need to do absolutely nothing. You deserve it. And “The Laziest Man in the World” wants you to be the best you can be."

Known for their frenetic and impressive live shows (numbering over a thousand now), 2023 saw the band tour relentlessly. As part of the LGBTQ community and with Bentley being a transgender artist, Snailmate inspires their listeners to be unapologetic and unashamed of who they are, having cultivated a fervent fanbase based on inclusivity and shows as a safe space for all genders and people of all sexualities.

Snailmate earlier released two full length albums - 'Live In Japan' (2019) and 'Love in the Microwave' (2017) - and a myriad of EPs and singles.

'Stress Sandwich' is available digitally from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. It can also be ordered on vinyl and CD vinyl from the band's own store, where ample merch is also available, including their very own award-winning hot sauce!

CREDITS
Performed by Kalen Lander & Bentley Monet
Written by Kalen Lander & Bentley Monet
Produced by Kalen Lander & Ari Leopold
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Ari Leopold @ Lava Lake Studio in Phoenix, AZ
Music video by Chase A Warren

'Stress Sandwich' album   https://snailmate.bandcamp.com/album/stress-sandwich
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Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/4Hw9gzWkUvZ2tLNCKjTU7S

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THE VELDT shares ‘Angel Heart’ single from 'Illuminated 1989' Robin Guthrie-produced album (out November 24)

"This album is not only a historical sonic document, but it’s a shimmering, charming, sensual and cinematic body of remarkable psychedelic rock that resembles nothing currently in the music sphere" ~ Spill Magazine


Trailblazing American soul-influenced shoegazers The Veldt present their new single 'Angel Heart', previewing their 'Illuminated 1989' album, the original 1989 Robin Guthrie- produced recording of what was supposed to be their debut full-length record (before their label Capitol Records shelved these recordings).

In 1988, 'Angel Heart' was written for the original 'Marigolds' album sessions and when the band was originally sent back to the drawing table to record the 'Marigolds' album that was ultimately released, it was not included in the tracks recorded with Lincoln Fong in 1993.

Among first-wave shoegaze bands formed in the 1980s, North Carolina's The Veldt surrounds identical twins Daniel Chavis (vocals, guitar) and Danny Chavis (guitar), whose music is equally influenced by Cocteau Twins, Marvin Gaye, Sun Ra and Pharaoh Sanders. Referencing post-punk while embracing modern hip-hop, these trailblazers work with transient dreamscapes as fluidly as solid song structures.

Danny Chavis interprets 'Angel Heart' as follows: "The stellar sound you get when you see the universe expanding. When you feel hopelessness and melancholy and, of course, alone, there's always a meandering feeling of something that lifts you up and brings you down. We feel it as we get older, but were not alone. This is that sound."

This is the album's third single, following the lead track 'The Everlasting Gobstopper' and 'Aurora Borealis', where Elizabeth Fraser makes a cameo appearance on backing vocals. Complementing this is the B-side remix, created by The Veldt around the turn of the century.

Pitchfork included The Veldt's album 'Afrodisiac', produced by the legendary Ray Shulman (The Sundays, Bjork, The Sugarcubes) and released via Mercury Records, in the top 50 shoegaze albums ever released, while Stereogum included ‘Until You’re Forever’ in the top 31 shoegaze tracks. Their sound also inspired future generations of alternative artists, including TV On the Radio.

The brothers got their musical start via the church and southern juke-joints, under the influence of gospel, Motown and Pink Floyd. The Veldt initially signed with Mammoth Records before a chain of major-label relationships that saw the group tour the USA and Europe with Throwing Muses, Pixies, Cocteau Twins and Jesus & Mary Chain.

After moving from Raleigh to New York, they briefly performed as Apollo Heightsbefore reclaiming their original name The Veldt. Joined by Japanese bassist-programmer Hayato Nakao, they produce a heady and sensual blend of shoegaze and progressive soul. Some of the band's recent notable releases include 'The Shocking Fuzz Of Your Electric Fur' EP (2017) and 'Entropy is the Mainline to God' LP (2022).
 
Having collaborated with TV On The Radio, Mos Def, Lady Miss Kier (Deee-Lite), A.R.Kane over the years, The Veldt has also toured / played with Violent Femmes, Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Pixies, Throwing Muses, Echo & The Bunnymen, Cocteau Twins, Manic Street Preachers, Phantogram, Modern English, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Oasis, Chuck D, Living Colour and Schooly D.

'Angel Heart' is out across music platforms, such as Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. On November 24, the 'Illuminated 1989' album will be released on vinyl, CD, cassette and digitally via Portland-based Little Cloud Records and 5BC Records. The Veldt is currently touring - from October through December, they're hitting many cities, performing at Levitation Festival (with The Dandy Warhols and The Black Angels) and at Seattle's KEXP.

CREDITS
‘Illuminated 1989’ released via 5BC Records and Little Cloud Records Danny Chavis - guitar
Daniel Chavis - vocals, guitar, lyrics
Marvin Levi - drums
Joseph Hue Boyle - bass
Elizabeth Fraser - additional vocals
Robin Guthrie - programming, additional guitars
Lincoln Fong - programming
Written by Danny and Daniel Chavis
Recorded and produced at September Sound by Robin Guthrie
Live photos of The Veldt shot by Alice Teeple
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

'Illuminated 1989' album  https://theveldtmusic.bandcamp.com/album/illuminated-1989
Vinyl order  https://littlecloudrecords.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-veldt-illuminated-1989-pre-order
Bandcamp  https://theveldtmusic.bandcamp.com/track/angel-heart-3
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/4BSwH1HIJCESdSolXH3ure

TOUR DATES
FRI 10/27 = Dallas, TX @ TBA
SAT 10/28 = Austin, TX @ the Far Out Lounge (LEVITATION Festival)
MON 11/27 = Atlanta, GA @ 529
TUE 11/28 = Birmingham, AL @ TBA
WED 11/29 = New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa
THU 11/30 = Houston, TX @ 1810 Ojeman
FRI 12/1 = Austin, TX @ Hotel Vegas
SAT 12/2 = Silver City, NM @ Whiskey Creek Zocalo w/ Tremours
SUN 12/3 = Phoenix, AZ @ Linger Longer Lounge w/ Tremours
MON 12/4 = San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar w/ Tremours
TUE 12/5 = Los Angeles, CA @ Gold Diggers w/ Tremours
WED 12/6 = San Francisco, CA @ Kilowatt w/ Tremours
THU 12/7 = Portland, OR @ Show Bar w/ Tremours
FRI 12/8 = Seattle, WA @ the Central Saloon (TremoloFest) w/ Tremours
SAT 12/9 = Vancouver, BC @ TBA
SUN 12/10 = Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown w/ Tremours)
MON 12/11 = Eugene, OR @ Old Nick’s w/ Tremours
TUE 12/12 = Olympia, WA @ Le Voyeur w/ Tremours
WED 12/13 = Tacoma, WA @ TBA
THU 12/14 = Seattle, WA @ KEXP


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Alice Cooper Shares "Dead Don't Dance" Video

LAUNCHES OFFICIAL ROAD SOCIAL MEDIA FILTER AND QUIZ

Just in time for Halloween, Alice Cooper premieres the brand-new music video for "Dead Don't Dance."

Watch the video Below.

Listen to "Dead Don't Dance" HERE.

Taken from his widely acclaimed latest studio album Road and one of the fan favorites, "Dead Don't Dance" shows Cooper and his bandmates in top form. The official video gives a mesmerizing peak behind the scenes with never-before-seen footage of Alice Cooper and his band on the road. Get the album HERE.

Accompanying the video and single release, the official Road social media filter is launched on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Fans can take a road trip together with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductee and become a part of the Road album cover artwork.

Fans can also test their knowledge and find out if they are a true Alice Cooper aficionado by taking the fun Road quiz, launching November 5.

THE ALBUM:
Produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin, Road is written, composed, and recorded with his trusted, longtime bandmates — Ryan Roxie [guitar], Chuck Garric [bass], Tommy Henriksen [guitar], Glen Sobel [drums], and Nita Strauss [guitar]. It channels the spirit of old school Alice with instantly recognizable grit and plenty of gusto. It's everything you’d hope for from him and more.

"Alice is unbelievable on this album." – Powerplay (UK)

"One of Alice's best all-time albums" – Record Collector (UK)

"Alice in top form" – Classic Rock (GER)

"A hugely enjoyable hoot." – Mojo (UK)

" [...] brilliant new hard rock, with one of the best backing bands in the business." – Associated Press (US)

"For Road, I wanted the band to be involved in the foundation of all the songs," says Alice. "I only see these guys when we're on the road. So, I wanted them to be as tight as they are for the show but on all new material. When you have a band this good, I believe in showing it off, and this is my way of doing so."

Dead American Drop "ADD" Video

Dead American, a four-piece rock group out of Southern California, have unveiled the video for new single "ADD." 

Watch the video below. Stream the track here.

"Lyrically, this song is about the difficulty of finding balance when your mind is moving a million miles an hour. Sometimes, I feel like I'd rather hold my breath than deal with the constant shuffle of thoughts in my head," says vocalist Cove Reber (ex-Saosin).

After two years of touring with acts like The Used, Beartooth, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and others to support their debut album New Nostalgia, Dead American are prepping their sophomore album, produced by Joey Bradford of The Used. The release will double-down on the "new nostalgia" theme with the band pulling from a time even farther back and fundamental to the member's approach to songwriting. "ADD," which is the abbreviation for "attention deficit disorder," serves as the first taste of new music in advance of the band's forthcoming studio album. The new album, the details of which will be revealed in the months ahead, is slated for release in the first half of 2024. 

Fresh off two recent North American tours serving as support for The Used, Dead American will be releasing more new music and additional information about their new album in the coming months, as well as a preparing to keep up a rigorous touring schedule throughout 2024. 

Dead American debuted in 2018 with the desire to tap into the nostalgic sound of 2000s post-hardcore with their EP The Shape of Punk Is Dumb, a sound they expanded on with their first LP New Nostalgia, which is arrived via Velocity Records in 2022. 

SUPAFLY, A NEW MODERN ROCK PROJECT FEATURING RAY WEST OF SPREAD EAGLE, DROPS LYRIC VIDEO/SINGLE IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! FULL ALBUM COMING IN EARLY 2024

As one of the more dynamic vocalists of the early ‘90s, NYC native Ray West’s defiant screams and guttural wails defined a generation of street metal-loving headbangers. With Spread Eagle, West aided in the creation of iconic anthems such as the tormented “Switchblade Serenade” and “Devil’s Road.” Like many of his era, West rode out a turbulent period, coming out on the other side wiser and more confident than ever. He had renewed vigor and enhanced melodicism. West sought to create his most personal music yet with his longtime friend and partner in musical crime bassist, songwriter, producer, and esteemed session musician Miguel Gonzalez. Both grew up in the Miami rock n roll scene and have deep roots to the area’s culture and vibe, which they are excited to infuse into this project.

The result of the collaboration is SupaFly’s The Vibe, which features revisited and remastered versions of tracks previously recorded, as well as new compositions. Brimming with heavy urban-power grooves, SupaFly represents an evolution for West and is perhaps his most personal songwriting to date. Landing ahead of the album release is a knock-down drag-out version of the KC and the Sunshine Band classic “I’m Your Boogie Man” with a SupaFly twist just in time for Halloween.  So why this track? West explains, “Mig and I have always loved the idea of taking a song like ‘Boogie Man’ and putting it through the SupaFly machine. We are paying tribute to a time when music was all about the groove and having a good time, all the time, while putting a modern-day twist on it with Mig’s production ideas. The vibe is on point, and the vocal performance gives a dark edge that makes me feel like the boogie man is gonna come through the walls and dance. I played this song on my friend’s system, and the drop almost took out his woofers!”

View lyric video below.

Gonzalez continues, “‘Boogie Man’ embodies where old school funk meets the dark side. Being a huge fan of funk, nothing is more appealing than to see it played with a dark edge.” When pressed what else can fans expect from SupaFly, West quipped, “Spread Eagle will always have my heart. That’s my history. But SupaFly is my calling card; it’s autobiographical and leads deep into my soul. That’s why I never let these songs go.”

The full album The Vibe contains ten tracks with the next single due out December 8.  Deko president, Bruce Pucciarello, comments, “There has been great teamwork and a sense of urgency to get this wonderful collection of songs prepared for launch.  I’m stoked we’re getting the ‘I’m Your Boogie Man’ video out before Halloween.  You will all see, this is straight forward, hard driving, passionately constructed rock.  The kind most of us love…”

Stream “I’m Your Boogie Man” here: ADA.lnk.to/BoogieMan

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OBSUCRA - A CELEBRATION I - LIVE IN NORTH AMERICA - OUT NOW

Today marks the release of OBSCURA´s hotly anticipated live album A Celebration I – Live In North America.

Prepare to be transported to the heart of the mosh pit through OBSCURA's electrifying performance, captured live in the USA, Canada, and Mexico between 2022 and 2023 as part of the 'A Valediction World Tour'.

The album has been mixed & mastered at Studio Fredman by award-winning producer and engineer Fredrik Nordström (Arch Enemy, In Flames, At The Gates), in Gothenburg, Sweden, in collaboration with OBSCURA´s architect Steffen Kummerer.

To celebrate the release, the band have unveiled a mind-blowing live video for the track 'Forsaken', filmed in the heart of Canada by Vincent Grundke, who has been working alongside the band as a videographer and photographer since 2021.

´Forsaken´, a track that has already sent shockwaves through the metal world, gets the live treatment it truly deserves in this breathtaking video.

Watch the video below.

Listen to the album on all platforms: 
https://obscura.bfan.link/acilina

Frontman Steffen Kummerer comments: “Rounding out the last live video from our North American tour supporting A Valediction, we present you the opening track of our recent album ´Forsaken´. Taken at packed and sold-out shows throughout 2022 and 2023, it was a pleasure visiting Canada to celebrate live music together with the band and an energetic audience from the first to the last note played. While we faced heavy snow storms, ice, and severe weather conditions, every second of the shows made up for all efforts. We will be back soon!“

Catch OBSCURA live, as they embark on a Latin America tour, followed by another extensive run across UK with label mates DECAPITATED.

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L.S. Dunes Share "Old Wounds" DEMO — WATCH + LISTEN

LOST SONGS: LINES AND SHAPES FEATURES EARLY, RAW VERSIONS OF THEIR ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM PAST LIVES DUE NOVEMBER 10 VIA FANTASY 

L.S. DUNES SET TO JOIN PIERCE THE VEIL ON THE 18-DATE  JAWS OF LIFE TOUR NOVEMBER 4 THROUGH DECEMBER 8
 

Recently, L.S. Dunes: vocalist Anthony Green, guitarist Frank Iero, bassist Tim Payne, guitarist Travis Stever, and drummer Tucker Rule announced the upcoming release of Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes, a raw and radically revealing version of their acclaimed debut album, 2022's Past Lives. It's due out on November 10. 

Today, as a little taste of what's to come, the celebrated hardcore band has shared "Old Wounds" DEMO, a stripped-back version of the fan favorite released this past summer. While not included in the Lost Songs collection, the vulnerable and illuminating "Old Wounds" DEMO is another brilliant look into the creative process that features Green's beautifully exposed vocals and the haunting, intricate guitar work of Stever.

Listen to "Old Wounds" DEMO HERE.   

The official video features behind-the-scenes footage of L.S. Dunes working at Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California, the renowned desert studio where "Old Wounds" was originally recorded. Watch the "Old Wounds" DEMO official video below.

Stever says, "The original guitar part for 'Old Wounds' was conceived in the L.S. Dunes text thread. It was an old riff that I had never used. I stumbled on it and started working on it again and sent it in the middle of the night. Tim was the only one still awake… Tim had a positive response and showed enthusiasm, so I kept sending the riff ideas to him and he would give his opinion and notes. The next morning, I ran to my studio space and recorded the guitar parts. At this point, we had numerous instrumental ideas, and it was up to Anthony what songs we would choose for the desert sessions. He sent back the most beautiful and haunting vocals and lyrics to the guitar ideas that would become 'Old Wounds.' It then became clear that that would be one of the songs we needed to record."

The upcoming new album, Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes features early, stripped-down versions of all Past Lives' 11 tracks. Listening to these songs in their hyper-intense, original form provides a new, completely fresh view into Past Lives, while the uninitiated will appreciate it for what it is, a sterling artistic statement in its own right.

Pre-order Lost Songs: Lines and Shapes HERE.

Fans can also pre-order the Past Lives Deluxe Edition, a limited, 2-LP vinyl special package which includes both the original album and Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes, exclusively via the band's online store HERE.

L.S. Dunes is set to join Pierce The Veil on the 23-date Jaws of Life Tour, November 4 through December 8. For ticket information, click HERE. Full itinerary below.  

PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Estrada

WITH PIERCE THE VEIL + DAYSEEKER:
11/4 — Sacramento, CA — Hard Rock Live
11/5 — Fresno, CA — Fresno Convention Center
11/7 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
11/8 — El Paso, TX — UTEP Don Haskins Center
11/10 — San Antonio, TX — The Espee
11/11 — Edinburg, TX — Bert Ogden Arena
11/12 — Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
11/14 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
11/15 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
11/17 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
11/18 — Corbin, KY — The Corbin Arena
11/19 — Macon, GA — Macon City Auditorium
11/21 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/25 — Reading, PA — Santander Arena
11/26 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/28 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
11/30 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
12/1 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
12/2 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
12/3 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
12/5 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
12/7 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
12/8 — San Diego, CA — Viejas Arena

HEILUNG Release New Live Video

HEILUNG don't play shows. They perform a ritual. Every performance begins Kai Uwe Faust leading Christopher Juul, Maria Franz and their ritual collective in an ancient prayer. Soon after, the audience is swept into rapture, swayed by incense and throat singing, primordial rhythms, subtle electronic textures, a mesmerizing light show, an army of warriors and bursts of fire; a ritual. 

Today, Heilung are releasing brand new footage from their performance at London's Apollo Theatre. Watch the hypnotic video for the Nordic collective's hit song "Anoana" and get a sneak peak at their full live concert DVDs, which will come out next year.

"Every tour has a beginning and an end", says Heilung. "We've captured both moments. After the long pause from the world's stages we kicked off our Amplified History Tour with the first ritual at the sold out Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver CO, in October 2021. In January 2023 and 45 rituals later, we performed at the Apollo in London. These two rituals are the continuation of our original first performance from 2017, named LIFA, and will be released separately as "LIFA Iotungard" and "LIFA Llyn Dain ". The two releases will witness not only how far we've grown since 2017, but also exactly how far the ritual has evolved during the 15 months of touring".

Heilung are currently touring North America. They've already performed to sold-out crowds in Greensboro, Baltimore and Clearwater. The tour was scheduled to wrap up in Denver, but Heilung have now added another show. They'll play the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California, on December 11.    

Tickets are running low for the remaining dates. One dollar for each ticket sold will support a tree planting initiative. 

Get tickets: https://www.amplifiedhistorytour.com/

Remaining Tour Dates
10/30: Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater [TICKETS]
11/01: St. Louis, MO @ The Factory [TICKETS]
11/03: Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre [TICKETS]
11/05: Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom [TICKETS]
12/11: Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall [TICKETS]

Since its inception in 2015, the enigmatic ritual collective HEILUNG has been paving melodic paths to the past with their unique and mystifying sound. Evading all conventional genre tags and the confines of any specific labels, the group aptly self-describes their sound as “amplified history,” emphasizing their ability to connect modern society with the rudiments of humanity’s beginnings through music. HEILUNG once again journeys back in time with its new chapter, ‘Drif;’ however, unlike previous offerings that centered around prehistoric northern Europe, album number three will explore other great rudimentary civilizations outside of Europe.

“All the songs on ‘Drif’ have their own stories,” adds HEILUNG throat singer and one of the band’s three composers, Kai Uwe Faust. Each has its place and sense of belonging, with inspiration not only from Northern Europe, but from the ancient great civilizations,” explains the band. “We took the ancient surrounding advanced civilizations in account, because our ancestral Nordic civilizations did not just pop up, exist and disappear in isolation. Already in the Bronze Age, we found silk on German land that was imported already from the far, far East 3000 years ago. From the Viking age, we found beads that were brought there from present-day Syria high up in the Northern mountains.

“Centrally important concepts, still in extensive use today, like the number Zero and all the mathematical universes deriving from it, the use of iron and the general concept of settling all originate from traditional high civilizations outside the north and still fundamentally changing our ancestor’s world.

“With singing these primordial songs we want to give tribute to these cultures, reconnect to the beginnings and remember that we all, from East to West, from past to present, are connected through the exchange of ideas and inspiring each other.”
Meaning “gathering,” ‘Drif’ serves as more than merely a gateway that bridges history with modern day society, but is also a statement of the strength in unity and togetherness, which will come as no surprise to those who have experienced HEILUNG’s live ritual, in which every ceremony starts with a reminder that “we are all brothers.” “‘Drif’ means ‘gathering,’’ explains HEILUNG. “A throng of people, a horde, a crowd, a pack. In symbiosis with the album title, ‘Drif’ consists of a flock, a collection, a gathering, a collage of songs, that much like little flames were seeking towards each other, to join, to bond, to create, and be greater together.”

While HEILUNG features authentic and archaic instrumentation that ranges from rattles and ritual bells to human bones and throat singing, their captivating brand of music is far from primitive. Producer and founding member Christopher Juul implements subtle electronic elements that elevates the musical atmosphere and provides a more in-depth and layered soundscape.

“This album has very clearly dictated its own path. Our attempts to tame it were repeatedly fruitless, and once we came to this realization, the creative flow surged forward with immense force. So much so that sometimes it felt like the songs wrote themselves,” the band adds.

HEILUNG’s success has been unprecedented, achieving milestones in its few short years of existence that many do not see in a lifetime. The collective already had rapidly been growing a buzz upon the self-release of their first full-length, ‘Ofnir,’ in 2015, but their dizzying upward trajectory really took off from the moment they set foot on the stage at Castlefest in 2017 for the now-legendary debut of their live ritual. Luckily for those who were not fortunate enough to bare witness to this magical event, the full ceremony was captured on film, having since been viewed by tens of millions of fans across the globe.

As HEILUNG trekked across Europe and brought their mystifying experience to new audiences, talk of this new band and their stunning ceremony made way to Season of Mist label owner Michael Berberian, who quickly offered the band a record contract after seeing their undeniable musical impact for himself.

By 2019, HEILUNG launched their second full-length record, ‘Futha,’ which contrasted the masculine and battle-heavy themes of their debut with a feminine counterpart that celebrated fertility and female energy. Upon the first week of the record’s release, it graced the Billboard charts with coveted numbers, debuting at #3 on the Heatseekers Charts and #4 on the Billboard World Music Chart, placing on a total of seven Billboard charts while meeting critical-acclaim from the press on a global scale.

Having already made its way around Europe, HEILUNG announced its first ever North American tour for the start of 2020, which sold out entirely within 72 hours of ticket on-sale. The band later returned to the United States and performed their live ritual for a sold out audience of 10,000 people at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO (USA), further solidifying their early legacy status.

By this time, the band’s music started to appear in places outside the confines of music venues, videos, and vinyl. From hit television series like ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Vikings’ to video game giants like ‘Conqueror’s Blade VII: “Wolves of Ragnarök’ and ‘Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II’ to the blockbuster Robert Eggers film ‘The Northman,’ HEILUNG’s music has risen far above the underground and has transcended into a greater world. Even a global pandemic couldn’t slow down HEILUNG’s success; it only strengthened them and gave them the gift of time to complete work on album number three, ‘Drif.’

According to Greek philosopher Pythagoras, three is a divine number, signifying harmony, wisdom, and understanding. He also believed it to be the number of time – past, present, future; birth, life, death; beginning, middle, end. Purposefully or not, ‘Drif’ embodies this philosophy, putting forth a divine work of art that ties together the beginning of civilization with the modern world today. Make no mistake, HEILUNG still does not represent any modern political or religious ideology, but rather delivers a humbling reminder of where we came from. “Remember, we are all brothers. All people, beasts, tree and stone and wind, we all descend from the one great being that was always there, before people lived and named it, before the first seed sprouted.”

Lineup:
Kai Uwe Faust
Christopher Juul
Maria Franz

Links:
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Shop:https://heilung-usa.travelling-merchant.com/

PROFILER - announce debut album 'A Digital Nowhere' + release video for 'All In Forever'

Alternative metal trio PROFILER have revealed the details of their debut album, A Digital Nowhere, that will be released on February 16th through SharpTone Records. To coincide with the announcement, the band have also released a video for the album's first single 'All In Forever'.

Vocalist and guitarist Mike Evans comments "I had a lot of fun writing this track. It’s actually the first track of the debut writing process. I think it creates a great follow up from our previous EP and continues our old sound, along with hinting what the debut encapsulates. I think it’s the perfect way to kick off A Digital Nowhere. I love the groove and bouncy riffs and I hope our fans enjoy the evolution of our sound."

Watch the video for 'All In Forever' below.

On the process of crafting their debut album, Mike Evans says "I had an amazing time writing our album A Digital Nowhere. Myself and Joe collaborated on this record more than the EP. This was a great opportunity to bounce ideas off of each other. I wrote the majority of the record isolated in my flat during the Covid 19 lockdowns. Although this time was stressful and alien it was a perfect opportunity to create. I think the record is a great evolution of our sound. We are really excited to show people a more varied and mature Profiler. We love the consistent punch of the production and crisp & clear mix that gives our songwriting the credit it deserves. We are incredibly grateful to everyone involved. This album is diverse, original and authentic to us and we feel we’ve created a body of music we will be proud of our whole career."

Pre-order and pre-save A Digital Nowhere now at: https://bfan.link/a-digital-nowhere

About PROFILER

Profiler is a Nu-Metal reawakening from the mind of vocalist and guitarist Mike Evans.
 
This band is inspired by those who have incited change in genres, arts, and theories. It's a weight of legacy that Profiler is comfortable shouldering, backed by SharpTone Records, its home since 2020.
 
After starting as a solo project in Bristol, UK, Mike stepped out from the studio and onto the stage, enlisting bassist/vocalist Joe Johnson and drummer Oscar Hocking. In early 2023, Oscar departed to be replaced by Brad Ratcliffe, cementing the line-up that would forge 2024's debut album, A Digital Nowhere.
 
Profiler's nu-metal-grunge-alt-rock, call it what you want, is an abrasive distorted soundscape that reverently glances back to those genres' heydays. Profiler is for anyone who misses or missed the contagious nineties Seattle grunge movement or the explosion of nu-metal that dominated the 00s and the genre-bending bands they made a path for.

PROFILER is:
Mike Evans - Vocals, Guitar
Joe Johnson - Bass
Brad Ratcliffe - Drums

KELAKOS RELEASES ITS FIRST SONG IN 45 YEARS

Today the 70s band Kelakos returns – 45 years after its last studio recordings -- with the first pre-release from the forthcoming 12-song album HURTLING TOWARDS EXTINCTION.  Lead singer / lead guitarist George Kelakos Haberstroh is back with a charismatic voice long-time Kelakos fans will instantly recognize, along with edgy lyrics and tasty guitar licks burning with intensity.

The band’s remixed, remastered 70s catalogue, a 15-track CD released in 2015 as KELAKOS UNCORKED: RARE TRACKS FROM A VINTAGE 70s BAND, gained recognition and critical praise 37 years after their 1978 album GONE ARE THE DAYS.  “Best Boston Band You’ve Never Heard” (CBS Boston Classic 1007WZLX) and “One of 2015’s Top New Music Re-Issues (Phil’s Picks) were among many strong reviews; Goldmine gave the release 4 stars. This brought the band members back together to test their appetite for new recordings.  The result was an explosion of rock energy, memorable songwriting and singing, and clean, rich production handled by Linc Bloomfield.  It is as if 45 years of time never happened.  Kelakos picked right up where it left off in 1978.

Livin’ on the Planet love is a first peek at this amazing new collection of Kelakos songs.  Carl Canedy on drums, Mark Sisson on pedal steel, and Linc Bloomfield on bass, rhythm guitars, keyboards and background vocals deliver a crisp, colorful track that rocks with the classic vibe and melodic hooks the band brought to every song since they recorded the first Kelakos single in 1976.

Listen here: http://ada.lnk.to/PlanetLove

Check out the video of Livin’ on the Planet Love below, which pulls the viewer into a universe of vivid imagery near and far, reminding us how much fun this music can be and also the dues this band paid back in the days when rock legends were in their prime, but also holding a mirror up to our turbulent world.

You can pre-order HURTLING TOWARDS EXTINCTION here, with the CD and collector’s double LP beautifully packaged with graphics by the incomparable Belgian album artist Eric Philippe:

Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/KELAKOS

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DORO - New Album Out Now - Watch The Video For ´Total Eclipse Of The Heart´ Feat. Rob Halford

Today marks the grand unveiling of DORO PESCH´s latest magnum opus, Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud.

This album release also celebrates the 40-year anniversary of the Metal Queen and is not only a musical journey but a testimony to resilience, strength, and unwavering passion.

Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud is a phenomenal album and the result of intensive hard work that took the incomparable singer and songwriter back to the studios of Miami, New York, and Hamburg, among other places. The album impressively confirms that DORO is at the height of her creative powers.
Included in this extraordinary release is a mind-blowing version of the smash hit ´Total Eclipse of the Heart´, where DORO once again joined forces with the Metal God himself, Rob Halford from JUDAS PRIEST.

Witness the fusion of two iconic voices as they breathe new life into this classic hit, creating a rendition that will send shivers down your spine.

Watch the video below.

Listen to the album on all platforms: https://doro.bfan.link/conqueress 

DORO´s big anniversary show in her former hometown of Düsseldorf in the Mitsubishi Electric Halle on October 28th is sold out, but some new DORO shows have been just announced for 2024!

DORO LIVE 2024
Tickets available now: https://bit.ly/3RWXtIo
"Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud“ (6 exclusive shows)
01.03. DE Kaiserslautern - Kammgarn 
02.03. DE Nürnberg - Löwensaal 
03.03. DE Ulm - Roxy 
15.03. DE Osnabrück - Hydepark 
16.03. DE Berlin - Astra 
17.03. DE Hannover – Capitol 

Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud will be released with 15 brand new songs and 5 bonus tracks and comes in the following formats:
Jewel case
2CD Digibook with 36p booklet (including bonus tracks)
2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Splatter white/black
2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Marbled white/blue 
2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Red transparent (US only)
2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts | Picture
Box Set 2LP in gatefold with 2 inserts (incl bonus tracks) + 2CD Digibook with 36p booklet (including bonus tracks) + Pendant + Numbered & Signed Certificate + Poster + Patch + Pick  (NB mailorder only)

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TOM GABRIEL WARRIOR'S 'TRIUMPH OF DEATH' ANNOUNCE DEBUT VIDEO 'MASSACRA'

DEBUT ALBUM ‘RESURRECTION OF THE FLESH’ RELEASED ON NOISE/BMG ON NOVEMBER 10th, 2023
PREORDER HERE 

Tom Gabriel Warrior : “The revivification of Hellhammer's "Massacra", almost forty years after the song's inception. The new single and first video clip to accompany Triumph Of Death's "Resurrection Of The Flesh", an immoderate on-stage celebration of Hellhammer's music.”

Triumph Of Death’s debut live release Resurrection Of The Flesh is the culmination of three concerts. Recorded in the spring of 2023 at Hell’s Heroes Festival in Houston USA, Dark Easter Metal Meeting in Munich, Germany and SWR Barroselas Metal Fest in Portugal, the album was produced by Tom Gabriel Warrior and Triptykon's V. Santura. The record captures the band at their primeval finest; raw, foreboding and heavy. These Hellhammer songs may date back four decades but here they are revealed to be still just as vital today as when they were written in theband’s infamous rehearsal bunker in the rural village of Birchwil, Switzerland in the early 1980s. From the thunderous opening chords of Third Of The Storms (Evoked Damnation) to the malevolent, morbid feedback of set closer Triumph Of Death, this album is a sixty minute document of the overwhelming power of the live performance of Triumph Of Death, and it captures the spirit and intensity of these historic songs that have transcended decades to become revered and timeless.

Resurrection Of The Flesh will be available as:
• Deluxe CD mediabook
• Double gatefold LP w/booklet and posters on black vinyl and B&W swirl (indie store exclusive)
• Super deluxe double red vinyl LP bookpack with bonus 7” single plus posters and photo card

Triumph Of Death 
Tom Gabriel Warrior - voice/guitar
André Mathieu - guitar/vocals
Jamie Lee Cussigh - bass
Tim Iso Wey – drums

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: 
www.triumphofdeath.net

Gunship Share Cover Of "Send Me An Angel" Lyric Video

Synthwave pioneers Gunship — Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell — today release a special cover of Real Life's 1980s smash hit, "Send Me An Angel," an otherworldly, heavy synth-rock rendition available to stream in time for Halloween. 

The defining soundtrack to legendary BMX movie RAD is back with a vengeance and in the care of Gunship and their signature synth sounds and powerful modern production. Hop on your tricked out BMX and shred the night away to this retro modern take on one of the biggest songs of the '80s.

Gunship says, "'Send Me An Angel' is a cornerstone of '80s synth pop — its driving synth bass and mesmeric lead lines remain an influence on GUNSHIP's production style to this day. However, the song's involvement in the classic BMX movie RAD truly heightened the song's resonance with us to a whole other level. Endless summer, BMX upgrades, and Helltrack… definitely 'Rad' times."

Stream Gunship's "Send Me An Angel" here.

Watch the lyric video below.

To celebrate the release of "Send Me An Angel," Gunship have launched an exciting BMX-themed competition. Fans are invited to post video clips of their best BMX tricks to their socials and use the hashtag #GUNSHIPBMX. The band will select three winners to receive some Gunship swag, and will also repost good tricks on their socials.

This isn't the first time the band have released a cover in the spirit of Halloween. In 2020, they released a modern-day "Eleanor Rigby," having found themselves continuously drawn to the iconic Beatles' lyric "Look at all the lonely people." The track reimagined the character of Eleanor alive today and experiencing the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"Send Me An Angel" comes fresh off the back of the band's third studio album, UNICORN, released last month. Gunship invite their listeners to celebrate the power of imagination on the record, named after the international icon of fantasy and imagination, it's emblazoned with the tagline "Imagination Is A Weapon." The trio's trademark, synth-laden atmosphere and transportative soundscapes continue to evolve to include more rock, industrial, and EDM influences, allowing the listener to revel in an alternative reality on a 14-track electric thrill ride.

Unicorn boasts a diverse array of special guests, who each bring something different to the project. Collaborators include: John Carpenter, Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Carpenter Brut, Tim Cappello (Lost Boys, Tina Turner, Ringo Starr), Health, Tyler Bates (John Wick, Guardians of the Galaxy etc), Lights, Power Glove, Charlie Simpson, Britta Philips (Jem), Milkie Way (Wargasm) and Stella Le Page. 

Embodying the saying "it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness," Gunship seek to curse the darkness as well as to provide illumination with their darker and more positive material respectively, while consistently evolving the synthwave genre they helped to pioneer. 

With the album's release came new single "Empress of The Damned," featuring Canadian powerhouse, Lights. Opening with a spooky John Carpenter-esque horror aura, the damnation quickly resolves into a pounding synthwave and EDM-fused tour de force. Returning collaborator Tim Cappello (The Lost Boys, Tina Turner) blasts blazing saxophone lines evoking some of the best '80s classics, while on vocals, fresh from recent collaborations with Deadmau5, i_o, Felix Cartel and Illenium, Lights delivers the powerful melodic hooks she is famous for. "Empress Of The Damned" boasts cultural and video game references abound, in hypnotic and bass heavy verses which give way to soaring choruses filled with Gunship's signature '80s pop sensibility. It's a fiery take on the classic 1980s duets of yesteryear. 

Elsewhere, bass-driven, industrial-rock offering "DooM Dance," is a vivid sonic experience. On the track, rock icon and Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale delivers searing vocals, while synthwave powerhouse Carpenter Brut serves up some devastating electronic riffs. "DooM Dance" is inspired by the frenetic ‘dance’ gamers perform when vastly outnumbered and battling wave after wave of enemies in the now legendary video game DooM. 

Gunship make a name for themselves by linking their music and video releases with popular culture, whether that be film, like the Blade Runner x The Terminator dystopia in the new era's first release, "Monster In Paradise" (Feat. Milkie Way, Dave Lombardo, Tim Cappello, Tyler Bates)  or the gaming world, as with "DooM Dance" and previous album single "Taste Like Venom," which paid homage to Sega's classic arcade game Outrun. 

Milkie Way (the fiery frontwoman of Wargasm), pays homage to the indomitable Sarah Connor from The Terminator films, on "Monster In Paradise," a key highlight. Driving Sarah's classic 1983 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade and providing a Terminator style voice over, Milkie initially appears to be giving a performance true to Sarah Connor's character, although perhaps things are not quite as they seem… Are the machines recruiting humans with a mind-altering silver liquid? Watch the music video here. 

In an equally cyber-futuristic offering, "Ghost" (Feat. Power Glove), released later last year, asked artificial intelligence to show the world "What happens after we die?" The cyberpunk tune was accompanied by an AI-generated video. Cutting edge and psychedelic, the video was created via various emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, including OpenAI's DALL-E, the open-source Stable Diffusion as well as Midjourney. 

Dive into the full, fantasy world of Unicorn now… 

ABOUT GUNSHIP:
GUNSHIP are Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell. The band’s sound is created with vintage analogue synthesizers and other retro electronic gear from the 1980s. Driven and inspired by nostalgia for a bygone era, Gunship harness this retro approach to birth something fresh and new. Their sound is sonically diverse — blending sweeping fluorescent synth lines with fever pitched and adrenalizing electric bass arpeggios. Dan Haigh from Gunship describes their sound as "a neon-soaked, late night, sonic getaway drive, dripping with luscious analogue synthesizers, cinematic vocals and cyberpunk values, exploding from the front cover of a dusty plastic VHS case which has lain forgotten since 1984." Gunship was formed in 2014 as a new musical venture for Westaway and Haigh, also members of post-hardcore band Fightstar with Charlie Simpson (Busted) and Omar Abidi, going on hiatus in 2010. Unicorn follows their critically acclaimed self-titled debut (Gunship, 2015), and 2018 follow-up Dark All Day.

Dead Icarus, Feat. ex-Atreyu Singer Alex Varkatzas, Share "So I Set Myself On Fire"

Dead Icarus, the new project of former Atreyu lead vocalist and Gold-selling artist Alex Varkatzas, has shared the third single, titled "So I Set Myself on Fire." Listen below.

"'So I Set Myself on Fire' is about finding inspiration in darkness," Varkatzas said. "It's about letting your inspiration consume you so fully that it changes you into something else — a driven, unstoppable force of nature."

 Dead Icarus previously shared the video for the new single "Sellout." Watch it here. The track is a hyperkinetic slab of fast-paced, face-ripping metal with layered vocals and a pit-clearing breakdown. The song shows off a different side of the artist's musical personality. It hits hard, but it's also infused with a melody that just won't quit. Dead Icarus followed with the video for "The Vultures Circle," an equally brutal banger. Watch it here.

A staple of Ozzfest in the mid-2000s with two gold albums and several gold singles, Atreyu is one of the defining bands of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, alongside groups like Avenged Sevenfold and Lamb Of God. Metalcore classics like The Curse and A Death-Grip on Yesterday were powered by Alex's distinctive scream. 

The band is officially signed to MNRK Heavy, with more music on the way.

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, with recording, music publishing, and management divisions operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists and works with some of the greatest musical talent including The Lumineers and Pitbull, the music publishing catalog of Chuck Berry, plus premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. The company’s music department services Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producers. Its catalog across divisions consists of 54,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits. 

Tigirlily Gold Kick-Starts Holiday Season w/ “Falalala Falling,” Out Now

Monument Records’ sister duo Tigirlily Gold is “Falalala Falling” into the Christmas spirit, releasing their whimsical original Christmas song today via Monument Records. Written by Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, alongside Alex Kline and Scott Stepakoff, “Falalala Falling” captures the romanticism of the holidays spent with a loved one. Listen Below.
 
        It’s getting kinda cold, so baby hold me close
        Wrapped up in each other like we’re underneath the tree
        Ain’t no kind of falling like falalala falling
        In love on Christmas Eve
 
"During the holiday season, there’s always a little extra magic in the air that makes you want to fall in love even more! ‘Falalala Falling’ is all about capturing that feeling of being with the one you love, snuggling up by the fire, and watching the snow fall,” share Kendra and Krista. “We grew up in North Dakota, and we are all too familiar with getting 'snowed in,' but it’s not always the worst case scenario if you’re snowed in with the one you love!"
 
Keeping in the holiday spirit, Tigirlily Gold’s 2021 cover of Faith Hill’s classic “Where Are You Christmas?” is featured in a 2023 Hallmark movie of the same name, which debuted last Saturday, Oct. 21 on Hallmark Channel. The movie, starring Lyndsy Fonseca, centers around her character, Addy, who wishes for a year without Christmas, and comes to regret it when that wish comes true. It will re-air every week.
 
Tigirlily Gold spent more than five years honing their craft on Nashville’s Lower Broadway, honing their stage presence and songwriting while delivering four-hour sets, three to four nights a week. Born from those years spent entertaining the rowdy Broadway crowds, their debut EP Blonde, released earlier this year, captures that energy while highlighting the girls’ versatile songwriting. 
 
The sisters recently performed their top-40 hit “Shoot Tequila” off Blonde on “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” The upbeat party anthem is reminiscent of the push and pull of a toxic relationship, nodding to the irresistible temptation of caving to the “bad influence” of a tequila-induced night. Watch the performance HERE.
 
“Falalala Falling” comes as they prepare to release more new music, with their debut full-length album due in early 2024. For the latest information visit, tigirlily.com and follow along on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @tigirlily and on TikTok @TigirlilyGold.
 
About Tigirlily Gold:
Sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk, and officially formed their band in high school. Growing up, they crisscrossed the mid-west, growing a fierce fan base and selling out amphitheaters across their home-state of North Dakota. After moving to Nashville, they landed a weekly residence at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway. Playing four-hour sets, three to four nights a week, the sisters developed a performance style that’s not only captivating and fun but shows just how much entertaining is in their blood. 
 
After releasing their original song “Somebody Does,” in 2021, the track topped the iTunes chart and Tigirlily Gold was signed to Monument Records. They released their self-titled, debut EP in July 2021, working with multi-Grammy Award Winner Shane McAnally, and hit the road with artists like Walker Hayes and Ashley McBryde. 
 
Now, the powerhouse duo has embarked on a new musical chapter with their EP, Blonde – a deeply personal project that includes tales of love and loss alongside powerful anthems and songs of female empowerment. Their current single, “Shoot Tequila,” has already found viral success with millions of views across social media, and millions of streams across platforms. The song is climbing the country radio charts now. Ready to bring girl group energy back to country music, Tigirlily Gold is poised for a breakout year. 

Photo Credit: Jared Olson

SWANSONG Unleash Music Video for "Burning Flames" and Announce New Album "Awakening" to be Released on December 1 via Noble Demon!

Finnish melodic death metal act Swansong are thrilled to announce the release of their brand new music video for their latest single, "Burning Flames". The band is also excited to reveal that their upcoming album, titled Awakening, is set to be released on December 1 through Noble Demon.

"Burning Flames" is a powerful and empowering track that showcases the band's signature sound. With strong vocals, super melodic riffs, and an undeniable energy, this song is sure to captivate metal fans worldwide. Swansong describes it as a "catapult of anger and empowerment" and the video perfectly complements the intensity of the song, creating a visual experience that matches the raw energy of the music.

Watch the video for “Burning Flames" below

Stream the single HERE

Formed in Kuopio in 2020, Swansong was founded by former Up Yours punk vocalist Jemiina and Verjnuarmu guitarist Topi Pitkänen. Together, they have created a unique blend of melodic death, heavy, and folk metal that provides something new to the metal scene. Their powerful melodies combined with kickass riffs bring back the vibes of the 80s and 90s while adding a fresh twist with low and high female death growls and screams. The band's first EP, Winter Maiden, was released on February 25, 2022, and received critical acclaim. Produced by Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns (Finntroll, …And Oceans, Dispyt), the EP showcased Swansong's ability to create captivating melodies and stories that resonated with fans all over the globe. With their upcoming album Awakening, Swansong is determined to continue creating their own world of awesome melodies, stories, and visual elements. So make sure to join the band into their world of empowering stories with witches and underworld creatures, all accompanied by the howling cold wind!

Awakening will be coming out on December 1st via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

Swansong are:**
Vocals: Jemiina
Guitar: Topi Pitkänen
Guitar: Tuomas Leskinen
Bass: Lauri Huovinen
Drums: Jimi Myöhänen

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THE BREATHING PROCESS Announce Ominous New EP ‘Todeskrone’; Share Haunting New Single & Video “Empty, But Not Alone”

US extreme metal quartet The Breathing Process has announced their spine-chilling new EP ‘Todeskrone’, set for release on November 24th via Unique Leader Records. The band has also unleashed their haunting new single and video “Empty, Not Alone”, giving fans a first taste of the release. Find the track on streaming platforms and pre-order the EP HERE. Watch the music video below.

On the inspiration driving ‘Todeskrone’, the band explains:

“'Todeskrone', 'death crown' is derived from Appalachian folklore. A supernatural omen of fate. Our latest offering represents 4 supernatural tales of fate. Each with it's own lyrical and musical identity."

New single “Empty, Not Alone” exhibits the bands unique brand of blackened, symphonic tinged death metal. The nightmarish video pulls viewers into a realm of the macabre, reflective of the EP’s grim Appalachian influences.

With stunning artwork created by metal visionary Caelan Stokkermans (Lorna Shore, Crown Magnetar) and mixing/mastering by Simone Pietroforte (Worm Shepherd, Signs of the Swarm), ‘Todeskrone’ brings The Breathing Process’ ominous sound to horrifying new heights.

Let the haunting begin when The Breathing Process summon ‘Todeskrone’ this November 24th via Unique Leader Records.

Supreme Unbeing release new single “Scarecrow” for Halloween

SUPREME UNBEING is an elusive5-piece metal band shrewd in mystery. Led by vocalist Zac Red, who taps into the depths of the human psyche to unfold paramount messages for the benefit of mankind, accompanied by his most terrifying thoughts: The Demon, The Shadow, The Nightmare & The Legend.  The band is about to scare the public in time for Halloween through tricky riffs and spooky lyrics!

Although the band just recently played their first show on Earth for a sold-out crowd in Stockholm, Sweden, their impact has been felt in the physical domain since the release of their two full-length albums “Enter Reality” (2020) and “EnduringPhysicality” (2022) with a loyal fan-base reaching all across the globe.  Highlights include +10 million streams, noteworthy reviews and premiers in esteemed magazines such as Revolver, Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, and Sweden Rock Magazine, as well as landing Spotify editorial play lists for multiple singles. 

Despite all the success, the band has felt uncomfortable with their visual imagery, as it was based on cartoonish animation from their first music videos. That’s why the band has decided to drop their previous monikers and adopt a ghastly identity fit for Halloween and other scary occasions, as they release the nightmarish, yet head-bangingly persuasive new song–Scarecrow- on Friday, October 27th, 2023. 

“When the night falls the frights and phobias of mankind come alive, the scarecrow of your mind reminds you of who controls your fantasy. Yes, the creepy scarecrow! Often presenting itself as a demon in your dreams or a shadow in the night, the scarecrow stirs up your own beliefs and nurtures your most horrifying fantasies. No one can escape the scarecrow!” says Zac Red.

Watch the video for 'Scarecrow' below:

With+7 million views combined on YouTube for the most popular track 'Animals' (2020), which featured ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson (in a cartoon render), and the tracks 'Face Of Evil' (2021), 'Hide The Beast' (2021), 'Savior' (2022) all featuring Swedish actor Dragomir Mrsic (known from Snabba Cash, and Edge Of Tomorrow, co-starred along Tom Cruise).  Supreme Unbeing continues their tradition of visualizing their music in a cinematic, action-filled, fashion. This time by partnering with G13 Production House, who have produced recent videos for the likes of Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Behmoth, Kreator and many more, to capture the horrifying essence of the scarecrow.

The video, filmed in an actual abandoned laboratory in Wroclaw, Poland which was used during WW2 in thought-control experiments, may scare the living guts out of us all as we get to revisit the mad scientist who tried to create the perfect demon.

“There is no sanctuary, one of us must die!” Concludes Zac.

Red Mixed & mastered by World-renown producer & engineer Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer and countless more), the track will be available on Friday, October 27th on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, YouTube (video) and all major streaming services.

Digital streaming
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2A5XX9330cn5wnouz8SMAx?si=ulvpoV-xRi2rYIcBaLpLNw
https://music.apple.com/se/artist/supreme-unbeing/1512480085
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/19512195
https://deezer.page.link/mcDma2dJnXmZyWjb7

Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/supremeunbeing/
https://www.facebook.com/supremeunbeing
https://twitter.com/supremeunbeing
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London's SABATTA takes a blistering psychedelic rock trip on new single 'Get Over Yourself'

"An unholy amalgamation of sounds... Refusing to obey genre lines, they eventually realised that their misfit sound was what defined them – and they didn't want to fit in anyway" ~ Clash Magazine

"Charismatic and wild, frontman Yinka Oyewole leads the band through psychedelia, grunge punk and funk with some great shredding and even falsetto heights.... Sabatta drives a blaze of fiery, magnetic vocals, funked-out bass and thrashing guitar" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Exhibiting a style that can be closely linked to punk legends Bad Brains and Dead Kennedys... uncompromising modern punk rock music" ~ Fortitude Magazine

"The grit and the glory of ‘Get Over Yourself’ is a powerful calling card for the album... You can hear the London concrete embedded in their sound and it is brutalist and compelling"  ~ Joyzine


London alternative-psychedelic rock artist Sabatta has released his new single 'Get Over Yourself', an ode to the obliviously self-important and the second taste of his new album 'How To Get Even’ (out on November 17 via Blackfriars Entertainment) with a video that introduces the unique guitar - The Pick! Aka AfroGuitar!

‘Get Over Yourself' deals with ‘build em up, break em down’ celebrity culture via a barrage of grimy riffs, pumping bass and pounding drums.This relentless rocker is anchored by a heavy and hypnotic chorus, which backs the vocal mantra of the track’s title! Also included is a shredfest solo, as ferocious as a social media comment section! Beware, no one is safe, as the saying goes ‘the internet is undefeated!’

Revolving around guitarist and songwriter Yinka Oyewole, who was raised in Essex and is of Nigerian lineage, Sabatta crafts a raw and individual sound with spiky guitar and an inimitable voice, like a mix of Hendrix, QOTSA and early Red Hot Chili Peppers strained through the sieve of South London. And it's no wonder with musical influences ranging from Curtis Mayfield, Prince, Tupac and Hendrix to Bad Brains, Thin Lizzy, Parliament / Funkadelic and Black Sabbath.

"Inspiration for ‘Get Over Yourself’ came from the current thirst for fallen idols. It’s like a modern day version of human sacrifice, but lives have been replaced by reputations and the Gods are the insatiable beasts of social media opinion. Beware, no one is safe, as the saying goes ‘the internet is undefeated!" says Yinka Oyewole.

The album's lead single ''Get Your Shit Together' is a wake up call to the masses. A funkadelic groove-laden track that is as addictive as it is memorable, the video for ‘Get Your Shit Together’ explores what happens when the opposing sides of our conscience come to life.

Yinka Oyewole says "this is the most cohesive and free Sabatta album I’ve produced. It’s also the most raw and unfiltered. I love storytelling, I love guitar playing, I love grooves. And I love being my own person, even if that's seen as rebellious or contrary, on the new album I’m just being me."

Produced and mixed by Yinka Oyewole, this album was recorded by Alex Franklinos at Shrunken Heads Studio (King Krule, Ghostpoet, Songdog, Domino Records) and mastered at London's EC Mastering (Sony, Universal, BBC),

Yinka Oyewole began making noise with Sabatta's debut album 'Middle Of the Night', released in 2015. With their sound, being compared to Hendrix and QOTSA, but  with an edge like Bad Brains and The Clash, the album’s lead single 'Politician'garnered national play on BBC 6 Music, setting the band off touring nationally.

As of October 27, ‘Get Over Yourself’ will be available across digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Sabatta's album 'How To Get Even’ will be released on Friday, November 17.

CREDITS
Music & lyrics by Yinka Oyewole
Recorded by Alex Franklinos at Shrunken Heads Studio, London
Produced & mixed by Yinka Oyewole for Blackfriars Entertainment
Mastered by Aaron McIntosh at EC Mastering, London
Yinka Oyewole - guitar, vocals
Aaron Scars - bass
Sebastian Fernandez - drums
Cover artwork by Tilt Designs
Artist photography by Marisa Knight
'Get Over Yourself' video shot & directed by Rodney Victor Williams
Co-directed by Yinka Oyewole
Edited by Alan Schaaf for Otter Studios  
Filmed on location in Borough, South-East London
Location manager - Art Terry

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Windy City Singer/Songwriter Katie Kadan Releases 'Christmas in Chicago'

Chicago’s very own, Katie Kadan, who rose to fame as a finalist on Season 17 of the hit TV show “The Voice,” is ready to charm the world once again with the release of her original holiday track, “Christmas in Chicago,” available today. Listen to “Christmas in Chicago” Below.
 
With her unforgettable and powerful performances on “The Voice,” Kadan left an indelible mark on music enthusiasts worldwide. Hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago, she continues to carry the spirit of her hometown with her throughout her musical journey.

“We had so much fun writing ‘Christmas in Chicago,’” shared Kadan. “As soon as we started the memories began to pour in. There really is something special about Christmas in Chi- town, I’m excited to share the magic and nostalgia with everyone around the world.”

The new track was written by Kadan along with Johnny Reid who also serves as producer on the track which was recorded at Soultrain Sound Studios in Nashville. Although Kadan calls Music City home now, this latest offering is a heartfelt homage to the holiday season in her hometown infused with her soulful, emotive voice and unique style, she transports listeners to a Christmas in the Windy City.

Christmas in Chicago 
Music everywhere
Snow falling from heaven 
Magic in the air
All of us together
Sleigh bells ringing through the streets
Christmas in Chicago
Is home sweet home to me
 
Kadan not only wowed audiences of “The Voice” but received high praise from her seasons’ judges as well who celebrated her unique style and the sheer emotion she brought to her performances.

During her time on the show country superstar Blake Shelton opined, “No way somebody this good hasn't already made it in the music industry.”

While GRAMMY, TONY and Oscar winner John Legend praised, “You deserve awards. You deserve more than ‘The Voice.’ You deserve Grammys.” 

The dynamic and powerhouse vocalist, has continued to receive widespread acclaim for her musical talent including landing on tribute album Music on the Bones recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. The holiday track is another taste of new music from Kadan with a debut EP planned for release next year.  
 
For more information about Katie Kadan and to stay updated on the latest new visit katiekadan.com or connect with her on Instagram @KatieKadanOfficial and @KatieKadan on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

About Katie Kadan
Katie Kadan has quite literally been singing her whole life. From the moment she could talk, she could sing; and not long after that, Katie was not only singing melody lines, but three and four-part harmonies. With some of her first performances being in church, alongside her mother and sisters, it wasn’t long before Katie was captivating hearts, and taking her audiences on a magical, musical journey with her. Classically trained in piano and voice, Katie quickly realized that it was her simultaneous and unmatched love for both people and music that would lead her to where she is today professionally and musically. Drawing her compositions from her life experiences, and oftentimes love, Katie is sure to dazzle, delight and charm you with her soulful style, dripping with its unique jazzy flare, and her sometimes broken and forever longing heart. Katie was a Nationwide fan favorite on season 17 of NBC’s “The Voice,” securing her finale position in the top 3. Once hailed “The Best Kept Secret in Chicago,” Katie Kadan and her abundantly fabulous myriad of talents, are a secret no more.