Singer/Songwriter Julia Poorman Releases New Single "How Ya Gonna Tell Her" to all major platforms!

Singer/songwriter Julia Poorman unveiled her latest single, "How Ya Gonna Tell Her," to audiences worldwide on all major music platforms. This soul-stirring song is a collaborative masterpiece, with Julia Poorman penning the heartfelt lyrics, and the talented musician Danny Roselle crafting the music. The single's production took place under the expert guidance of Danny Roselle, at the prestigious Rosedome Studios nestled in Summit, New Jersey.

To ensure the song's sonic perfection, it underwent meticulous post-production, beginning with a superb mix by Jonny Blaze and Danny Roselle. The final touch of audio excellence was bestowed upon "How Ya Gonna Tell Her" by the accomplished Michael Fossenkemper, who mastered the track at the renowned Turtletone Studios in the heart of New York City.

"How Ya Gonna Tell Her" is a vibrant fusion of country, folk, pop, and rock. This track narrates an enigmatic woman's ability to reinvent herself, blending introspection with a catchy chorus. Empowering and optimistic, it's a tale of self-reflection set to unforgettable melodies.

Julia Poorman's latest single has truly been sculpted by a team of exceptional talents, resulting in a musical creation that resonates with emotion and artistry. Be sure to give "How Ya Gonna Tell Her" a listen on your preferred music platform and experience the magic for yourself.

The video for "How Ya Gonna Tell Her" was directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker/videographer Steven Nathan of Art in the Chaos Productions.

Stream/Download "How Ya Gonna Tell Her"

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Asbury Park, NJ-based singer/songwriter Julia Poorman has been singing and songwriting since she was a young girl living in New York's Finger Lakes Region.

Julia's writing embraces the subtle fusion of multiple genres, and over time, her style has been compared to such icons as Alanis Morrissette, Colbie Cailet, and Martina McBride. To Julia, music is a very personal expression, an entire dimension filled with comradery, boundless expression, and healing.

After unexpectedly losing her father in 2021, music evolved from a cathartic outlet to a necessary therapy, and the melodies and lyrics just didn't stop.

In recent years, she has had great success with TV placements. Her music can be heard regularly on CBS’s daytime soap opera, The Young and The Restless.

Julia feels the importance of creating music that puts people in their own flow state, a vibrational catalyst for self-exploration and healing. Her passion reclaimed, she hopes to continue to create music that connects with others and explores the complexities of life.

Lead & Backing Vocals- Julia Poorman
Acoustic/Electric Guitars, Hammond- Danny Roselle
Bass Guitar- Johnny Blaze
Pedal Steel- Philip Sterk

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Cover Art: Michael Briody

KOLBY COOPER’S “RUNNING AWAY” WITH HIS NEW ROCK-COUNTRY SOUND IN LATEST RELEASE, AVAILABLE NOW

“Top Album” 

- Whiskey Riff

- Raised Rowdy

“Cooper also finds himself in an impressive league of rockers including artists — such as HARDY and Brantley Gilbert — who have made their way into the country music genre via determination and a whole bunch of talent.” 

- PEOPLE

“Country rocker Kolby Cooper is living his dream in so many ways that you could very easily call him the luckiest man on Earth…”

- PopCulture

“Let’s get one thing straight, Kolby Cooper will always bring the heat…His transparent honesty and steadfast sense of self, Kolby Cooper will be at a stadium near you in no time.”

- All Country News

“If you’re not listening to the new Kolby Cooper at maximum volume, you’re doing it wrong.”

 - Whiskey Riff

“His powerful vocals and songwriting prowess combined with his honesty and blazing instrumentals make the listener excited for each and every new song.” 

- Country Swag

“Cooper’s vocals could rend your heart in two; it’s propulsive and packs more than a few punches.”

–  Countrypolitan

“Kolby Cooper taps into his country-rock sound…as the rising singer/songwriter’s vocals ignite a fiery passion in his addiction to the things he craves.”

- Country Now

“Country music’s newest badass” (People) Kolby Cooper today releases his irresistible new smash “Running Away” via BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records in partnership with Combustion Music – the latest from Cooper's new musical era that his chaotically obsessed fans already can’t get enough of. Fusing rock-n-roll with his Texan roots, the touring powerhouse has been selling out venues & earning stream numbers comparable to household names since his teens. Written by Cooper with Michael Whitworth and producer Andrew Baylis, the tantalizing new song depicts a man going haywire for a girl with sapphire eyes. Listen to “Running Away” Below.

"When we finished writing ‘Running Away,’ I felt that I had written my favorite song, and I still feel that way today,” says Cooper. “This song is about a world where my wife and I never actually got together and the constant struggle of trying to convince her that it’s meant to be and that it will all work out."

Named by Country Swag as “one of the most talented rising artists in country music right now,” Cooper continues to drive his newly unveiled Country-rocker sound that has already been met with great acclaim, following his Grand Ole Opry debut, the release of the homesick “Hello From The Road,” the fiery anthem “Kill Me” and his acclaimed label-debut album, Boy From Anderson County To The Moon. 

Continuing his strenuous packed-out headlining tour-schedule throughout 2023, Kolby Cooper has “proven that he has everything it takes to hang with the big dawgs in country music” (Whiskey Riff).

Upcoming 2023 Tour Dates: 

November 10 – Paso Robles, CA – BarrelHouse Crewing Co. Amphitheater

November 11 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Roseville

November 16 – Laramie, WY – The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall

November 17 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep

November 18 – Albuquerque, NM – The Dirty Bourbon 

November 28 – Tomball, TX – Main Street Crossing

November 29 – Athens, TX – The Texan*

November 30 – College Station, TX – The Tap*

December 1 – Waco, TX – The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill

December 2 – McKinney, TX – Hanks’ Texas Grill*

December 8 – New Braunfels, TX – Gruene Hall

December 9 – New Braunfels, TX – Gruene Hall             

*Acoustic show dates

About Kolby Cooper:

Only three years out of high school, still living in his small hometown of Bradford, Texas, Kolby Cooper started selling out shows and clocking millions of streams using only his songs as muscle, earning streaming numbers competitive with household names. Now, at only 24 years old, having amassed over 330 million on-demand streams, Cooper’s label debut album Boy From Anderson County To The Moon is out now via BBR Music Group / Wheelhouse Records in partnership with Combustion Music. A prolific songwriter known for his cut-throat, highly relatable break-up anthems and uncensored lyrics, “Cooper has already made quite the name for himself” (American Songwriter), writing songs that fans sing back to him from the very first note, including just-released tracks. “Blazing a trail to stardom” (People), “there’s one thing for certain about Cooper…the man is versatile as all hell. He can have you hyped up through the roof or have you crying in your beer at the corner of a bar on a Friday night” (Whiskey Riff). Now, “Country Music’s Newest Badass” (People) is giving his rabid fanbase exactly what they demanded with his latest “Running Away,” the homesick honesty of “Hello From The Road” and the fiery anthem “Kill Me,” introducing a fresh, pumped-up new sound that’s been commanding his electric live shows. Continuing his strenuous tour schedule throughout 2023, catch Cooper headlining sold-out shows all over the country, bringing with him his signature blend of wailing electric guitar and stadium-level anthems. For more information, visit his website HERE.

Photo Credit: Gabriel Muniz Photography

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Active Rock Powerhouse, Blameshift, Debuts Official Music Video for Single "All or Nothing"

Emerging from the heart of Long Island, New York, Blameshift, a powerhouse in the world of Active Rock, has just unleashed their latest single, "All or Nothing," now available on all major digital platforms. In celebration of the release, the band has debuted the official music video for "All or Nothing." The video was directed by Tom Flynn who has directed music videos for Lamb of God, I Prevail, All That Remains, Buckcherry and many more.

WATCH Blameshift - "All or Nothing" (Official Music Video):

Fronted by the dynamic and talented Jenny Mann, the band's hard-hitting sound has its roots in a decade of relentless touring, spanning over 25 national tours. This extensive journey has forged an unwavering and dedicated fan base, extending their influence worldwide.

“We are so excited to finally be able to share 'All or Nothing' with our fans. We recorded this song with our long time producer and friend, Erik Ron in North Hollywood, California. 'All or Nothing' is a testament to life’s challenges and the spirit to conquer them," says Jenny Mann.

Stream "All or Nothing" HERE

Blameshift's Jenny Mann & Tim Barbour are also the creators of Strüng, the music inspired jewelry line made from authentic guitar strings and “Born in the USA”. As the demand for Strüng continued to rise, they realized they had created something truly special that touched people deeper than an ordinary piece of jewelry.

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UK Doom Rock Duo AMNESIAK Unveils Haunting New Music Video for "Harm's Way"

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Emerging doom rock duo AMNESIAK is now unveiling the haunting new music video for the song "Harm's Way," which is taken from the band's recently released self-titled EP! The mystifying video can be found below.

'Amnesiak' was independently released on May 19, 2023. The record is now available on all streaming services or via Bandcamp!

Regarding the release, Amnesiak comments, "We wanted to come out with a unique blend of sound, it took a long process and many collaborations, we have been working on this idea from 2020. We wrote and recorded nine songs for a total of two EPs before we came out with the final 4 tracks."

Formed in 2020, Amnesiak is an emerging London-based rock duo. Founded by Grace Wilson (singer/songwriter) and Francesco Fonte (multi-instrumentalist/songwriter), the music project includes collaborations with a number of high profile musicians from the UK and USA. In 2021, Amnesiak has produced an unreleased promo EP ‘Psykhe,’ containing four tracks, for record label and management distribution only. The band followed up this debut with an eponymous four-track EP, which was released in May 2023.

'Amnesiak’ EP features Matthew Setzer (Skinny Puppy), Mark Gemini Thwaite (Peter Murphy) on guitar and bass. The EP has been mastered by Platinum & Gold Awarded Sound Engineer Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Dream Theater, Yes, Sepultura, Meat Loaf, etc..).

Amnesiak is now working on new material and aiming to tour the UK, EU and USA. Stay tuned...

Amnesiak Lineup:

Grace Wilson - Singer, songwriter

Francesco Fonte - Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter

Special Guests:

Mark Gemini Thwaite (Peter Murphy)

Matthew Setzer (Skinny Puppy)

Recording & production: Francesco Fonte

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum

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Photo by Danni Jo

VIPASSI Shift Into the Light on "Phainesthai"

VIPASSI laid a foundation on their debut album 'Śūnyatā' in 2017.

Originally formed as a project between drummer Daniel Presland (ex-Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Virvum) and guitarist Ben Boyle (Black Lava, Hadal Maw, AMDBL) to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their other projects, the band has since grown to add fretless bassist Arran McSporran (Virvum, Seven7, Cosmitorium) & additional guitarist Benjamin Baret (Ne Obliviscaris, Maer).

Today, Vipassi are releasing "Phainesthai", the first single off 'Lightless'. Their new album continues this intricate all-instrumental project. Each player isn't just delivering notes. Instead the band are tuning into a symphony of emotions, inviting you inside a sonic universe where you can write the story.

"Phainesthai' serves as the centrepiece and keystone of the album", says Vipassi. " The song itself celebrates phenomenon in all its forms. It's also a perfect blend and introduction to the album's sounds and motifs".

Watch the enigmatic music video for "Phainesthai" below.

'Lightless' comes out January 26, 2024.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless

In Buddhist tradition, VIPASSI is the twenty-second of the twenty-eight Buddhas. Etymologically, the name has its roots in clear vision – a being of extreme contemplation. The band of the same name is a world-spnning instrumental extreme metal band from the lands of Australia, France and the UK.

With members of acts such as Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Hadal Maw & Virvum, their work on the 2017 debut album ‘Sunyata’, which has a loose signification of Emptiness or Void, set the grounds for a technically impressive and fully instrumental exploration of sonic textures in what can best be described as – a divine experience reaching the depths of the human soul.

Originally made as a project between Daniel Presland (Drums) and Ben Boyle (Guitars) as far back as 2007 to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their projects at the time, the band has since then grown and expanded to an international connection of like-minded musicians and virtuosos with Arran McSporran (Fretless Bass) and Benjamin Baret (Guitars).

Further exploring their labyrinthine textures and layers of sounds, the band VIPASSIis back with their sophomore album ‘Lightless’. The album shifts from the realm of the void towards a clash of light and dark – and sees the band expanding into even more technical and experimental realms, pushing the limits of their own ideas and abilities to heights unimagined when the band began all those years ago.

Lineup
Daniel Presland - Drums
Ben Boyle - Guitars & Synths
Arran McSporran - Fretless Bass
Benjamin Baret - Guitar Solos

Recording
Bushido Studios, Melbourne, Australia with additional recording in Gandia, Spain & Bordeaux, France.

Production
Sound Engineer - Troy Mccosker
Mixing & Mastering Engineer - Mark Lewis

Cover Art
Xenoyr

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless

Available formats:
CD Digipak
Digital Download
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Black & White Splatters

Links
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vipassi/1082297817
Bandcamp: https://vipassi.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vipassiband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipassiband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GWniL0LcVnR9Ptiaa5J1

Photo by Joe Ritson

Enterprise Earth Release New Single "The Reaper's Servant" featuring Darius Tehrani (Spite) + Official Music Video

"Offering an initial glimpse of the devastation packaged onto the project, Enterprise Earth have shared an eviscerating first single in "King of Ruination" featuring Ben Duerr from Shadow of Intent. Coupled with a unnerving visual directed by Nick Chance, the future for Enterprise Earth couldn't look brighter." - Knotfest.com

"The djent is strong in the Washington deathcore stalwarts' latest, which is all ultra-low-tuned chug, pitch-shifter squeals and syncopated stop-start riffs that will flip your stomach - not to mention a solo so technical and unsettling it would make Fredrik Thordendal jealous." - Guitar World

"... "King of Ruination", a sprawling, technical, foreboding piece of dark magic. Bile-drenched one moment, beautifully crafted the next, it's an incredible place to kick off such a thoughtful and thrilling chapter." - idobi Radio

Enterprise Earth have released their latest heavy hitter "The Reaper's Servant" featuring the inimitable Darius Tehrani from Spite. Today's drop is taken from the band's forthcoming new album 'Death: An Anthology'out on Friday, February 2 (via MNRK Heavy). Speaking on today's news, Enterprise Earth commented:

"'Reaper's' is definitely for the real metalheads out there. Overall, I'd say this is the most aggressive and straight-to-the-point track on [Death: An Anthology] as it comes out of the gate breathing fire and does not let up until it's over. We were elated to have Darius on the track as he absolutely nailed the vibe for his part. His unmistakable voice and energy really sent the whole track to a new level of confidence and power."

Prior to today, the band unleashed "King of Ruination" (ft. Ben Duerr) which alongside the forthcoming album announcement, garnered high praise and palpable excitement from the likes of Loudwire, Guitar World, Knotfest.com, idobi Radio, Metal Injection, Lambgoat, amongst many others. Stream "The Reaper's Servant" (ft. Darius Tehrani) here, watch the official music video below, and pre-save 'Death: An Anthology' here. Don't miss your chance to snag the album in "Black Ice" and "Inferno" vinyl formats (exclusive to the band and available here), as well as "Ghostly" and "Copper Nugget" vinyl formats through the MNRK Heavy Shop at the link here.

More than anything else, we share death in common. This universal eventuality unites us. In an evolutionary sense, it effectively ensures our equality. No matter who you are, you will die. Enterprise Earth explore death from a different perspective altogether. Rather than turn away from it, the U.S. quartet—Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production], Brandon Zackey [drums], Travis Worland [vocals], and Dakota Johnson [bass]—face it head-on with their fifth full-length offering, DEATH: AN ANTHOLOGY [MNRK HEAVY]. Against an apocalyptic soundtrack of battering ram double bass drums, gut-punching guitars, and disarmingly dynamic vocals, the group present their most immersive and inimitable vision yet.

“The album is tied together by the overarching concept of death,” Travis states. “It’s easy to think of death as a separation of consciousness from the body, but we’re delving into the death of self, individuality, and relationships—whether romantic or platonic. Dying takes many forms. I grew up extremely religious, so death has always been on my mind. In any religion, the afterlife is the umbrella for all of your beliefs. I tend to think of death from a more philosophical standpoint these days.”

The band have always incited mosh pits and thought in equal measure. Since emerging during 2014, Enterprise Earth have logged two back-to-back debuts in the Top 10 of the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart, while Loudwire cited Luciferousamong the “50 Best Metal Albums of 2019.” Hysteria Mag heralded 2022’s The Chosen as “a veritable masterclass in experimentation and reinvention that shows a highly skilled band transcending its roots and making steps to become leaders of a field still being created,” while Metal Injection summed it up as “a strong statement.” Plus having toured with the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Dying Fetus, Chelsea Grin, Fit For An Autopsy, Fallujah, Within Destruction, and more.

With Gabe once again in the producer’s chair, the musicians holed up in a Lake Tahoe cabin for nine days where they penned the bulk of DEATH: AN ANTHOLOGY. It marked the first time this lineup wrote together (and in-person) as well as with Travison vocal duties.

“We fed off one another’s energy,” recalls Gabe. “These songs felt cohesive because of that. We all had a hand in the composition.”

In the end, death may be inevitable, but you can rely on Enterprise Earth for a release in the meantime.

“We wanted to make an album that feels like who we are as a collective,” the band agreed. “On the one hand, we hope you have fun listening to it. On the other, just know, ‘Death is real and it comes for us all’. One day, we won’t be here anymore. While we’re alive, we want to enjoy it.”

Enterprise Earth Is:

Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production]

Travis Worland [vocals] 

Brandon Zackey [drums]

Dakota Johnson [bass]

SiM Announces First Ever North American Headliner PLAYDEAD World Tour Season 1 With Fame On Fire + Within Destruction

SiM

Announces:

PLAYDEAD World Tour Season 1

First Ever Headlining North American Tour

With Special Guests Fame on Fire + Within Destruction

SiM Will Also Perform at Welcome To Rockville In Spring 2024

PLAYDEAD VIP On Sale at 10 a.m. Local Time + Presale at Noon Local Time Today

Crunchyroll Presale Begins Wednesday, November 15 from 10 a.m. Local Time to Thursday, November 16 at 11 p.m. Local Time

Tour Tickets On Sale Friday, November 17 at 10 a.m. Local Time

Ticket Info HERE

Japanese reggae punx SiM have today announced PLAYDEAD World Tour Season 1, their very first North American headlining tour with special guests Fame on Fire and Within Destruction. The headliner will also have a separate, limited availability of VIP upgrades which include a meet and greet with the band plus an accompanying personal photo, autographed 'PLAYDEAD' vinyl, an exclusive Japanese merch item, and early entry into the venue on show day for easier merch shopping. VIP will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. local time today, and artist presale will be available shortly after at noon local time today. Crunchyroll presale begins tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. local time and ends Thursday, November 16 at 11 p.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 17 at 10 a.m. local time. Speaking about the announcement, vocalist MAH commented:

"We're super excited to announce our first-ever headline tour in North America! Have you guys checked out our latest album "PLAYDEAD" which is filled with nu-metal bangers? I can't wait to see you guys in da pit!"

Prior to today, the band released their critically acclaimed latest album 'PLAYDEAD' (via UNFD), and released the official music video for "Under The Tree (Full Length Ver.)" as featured on the immensely popular anime series 'Attack On Titan' which recently aired its highly-anticipated series finale. Fans can also find "RED", the theme song for the latest season of Netflix anime series 'Kengan Ashura', on the album as well. Get your tickets at the link here as these are sure to go quickly, and stream 'PLAYDEAD' here.

PLAYDEAD World Tour Season 1 Tour Dates:

April 19 - Seattle, WA @ The Neptune

April 20 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

April 22 - San Francisco, CA @ August Hall

April 23 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

April 25 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

April 26 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater

April 28 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

April 29 - Denver, CO @ Summit

May 1 - Dallas, TX @ Echo Music Lounge

May 3 - Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall

May 4 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe

May 5 - Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall

May 7 - Nashville, TN @ Basement East

May 8 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

May 10 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground

May 11 - Atlanta, GA @ The Buckhead Theatre

May 12 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville*

May 14 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl

May 15 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring

May 18 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall

May 20 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall

May 21 - Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield

May 23 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

May 24 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

*Festival Date

Darkest Hour Announce New Album "Perpetual | Terminal" + Share Video for Title Track — WATCH // Touring With Exodus This Fall

Washington, D.C. quintet Darkest Hour — Mike Schleibaum [guitar], John Henry [vocals], Aaron Deal [bass], Travis Orbin [drums], and Nico Santora [guitar] — have announced their tenth album Perpetual | Terminal, out February 23 via MNRK Heavy. Pre-order it here.

The band has introduced the new album by sharing the video for the title track. 

Watch the video below.

"This is a whole Darkest Hour album in one song," the band says. "It felt like the perfect album opener, eventually became the title track, and therefore is the perfect place to start as we present this new album to the world. Lyrically, it touches on all of the themes of the record — an album centered around the duality of survival and rebirth. Or, you could just say, some new music from old friends who just won't ever give up."

Darkest Hour will hit the road tomorrow with Exodus and Fit For An Autopsy. All dates, which run through December, are below.

DARKEST HOUR ON TOUR:
WITH EXODUS, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, + UNDEATH: 
 11/15 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
    11/16 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
    11/17 — Destin, FL — Club LA
    11/18 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
    11/19 — New Orleans, LA — The Civic Theatre
    11/20 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
    11/21 — El Paso, TX — Rockhouse Bar & Grill
    11/22 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
    11/24 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
    11/25 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
    11/26 — Tucson, AZ — Encore
    11/28 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
    11/29 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep
    11/30 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
    12/1 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s
    12/2 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
    12/3 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s Entertainment Center
    12/4 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
    12/5 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s
    12/7 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
    12/8 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
    12/9 — Wantagh, NY — Mulcahy’s Concert Hall
    12/10 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground

ABOUT DARKEST HOUR:
Darkest Hour, as a whole, have weathered time, trends, and tides of change and stand stronger nearly three decades since their formation. Their unique sonic style incorporates death metal exorcisms, thrash recklessness, hardcore punk attitude, and melodic catharsis at the speed of a circle pit.
  
"The record's theme centers around the duality of survival while embracing rebirth,'" says Schleibaum. "We keep killing parts of ourselves to make new parts and survive. The story of the record is the story of the band. We're still here, and we're giving the world a body of work that's representative of our music today. We've realized relationships, tours, good times, everything that seems to give life meaning, is terminal — and will inevitably end. Nevertheless, we're 46-year-old dudes who love this music enough to put up with the trials and tribulations of being artists in a touring band."
 
Darkest Hour clawed their way out of the DMV area in 1995. Throughout the ensuing years, they tallied tens of millions of streams and quietly built a diehard fan base. Canvasing the globe, they packed thousands of shows and touched down on every continent, save Antarctica. Along the way, they notably notched five Top 3 debuts on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart. 2017's Godless Prophets & the Migrant Flora marked the group's third #1 bow on the latter in addition to crashing the Top 10 of the Top Vinyl Albums Chart. It also represented a creative and critical high watermark. Beyond praise from Revolver, EXCLAIM!, and more, MetalSucks rated it a rare perfect score of "5-out-of-5" and hailed it as "the best album Darkest Hour have ever made." New Noise cited it as "one of the best of 2017," and Metal Hammer dubbed it "a monumental return." PopMatters crowned it "a masterclass in following your beliefs no matter where they might take you."

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. 

DUSTIN LYNCH’S “STARS LIKE CONFETTI” BURSTS AS NINTH CAREER #1

MULTI-PLATINUM star Dustin Lynch shines atop the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart this week with “Stars Like Confetti.” Marking his ninth U.S. career #1 at Country radio, he also reigns #1 on the Countrytown Hot 50 in Australia.

“What a way to cap off what has been an incredible year for us! Country radio friends and fam, thank YOU for another #1! Big shout-out to Josh Thompson, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Crowell for bringing this one into existence and their surrounding support systems,” shares Lynch. “Speaking of support systems, I’ve got the best. Thank you to my team, band, crew, and the best damn radio folks in the biz – Broken Bow Records. If y’all need me, I’ll be gone huntin’.” 

Mixing nostalgia and the passion of young love into a blast of upbeat Country-Rock, the Josh Thompson, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Crowell-penned track is tailor-made for his exhilarating live shows. Also produced by Crowell, the ringing guitars and classic dobro meet a pounding pulse as the heartbeat to Lynch’s bursting vocal, full of energy and ready to move fans by the tens of thousands. Likewise, the Chris Hicky-directed music video shows the supernova in his element, surrounded by festivalgoers from Country Jam USA 2022 (Eau Claire, WI) as the life of the party – like he’s done for 10 years straight. Whether connecting before the concert, thrilling a crowd onstage, or creating the soundtrack to a starry-eyed couple’s love story, the proven entertainer has never been more magnetic or more in tune with the moments that define forever-kind of memories. Watch here.

First heard on Lynch’s 2022 release Blue In The Sky (Broken Bow Records), which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 collaboration “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” and hit “Party Mode,” Lynch’s brand-new statement-making sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy, is available everywhere. Garnering high-profile media acclaim, he’s stacked top-tier features from the likes of Associated Press, PEOPLE, Muscle & Fitness, and Nashville Lifestyles, in additional to broadcast segments with Entertainment Tonight, and more.

On deck to support Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR this winter, tickets are on sale now for Lynch’s headline KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR beginning April 2, 2024, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Making major city appearances next spring in Charlotte, NC, Minneapolis, MN, and Boston, MA, among others, he’ll top off the 18-date run on May 11 at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove in Council Bluffs, IA. With special guest Skeez, find tickets and a full list of tour dates here.

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying over 5.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Launching the KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR in 2024, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with Country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, and is next on deck to support Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

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I See Stars Drop New Single "D4MAGE DONE" + Official Music Video (via Sumerian Records)

Electronic hardcore pioneers I See Stars have dropped their latest track "D4MAGE DONE" and the accompanying music video today (via Sumerian Records). When asked about the inspiration behind today's release, vocalist Devin Oliver shared:

“'D4MAGE DONE' delves deep into our modern addiction to technology, revealing the unsettling truth that our constant connection comes at a price. We drew a comparison between the dim cerulean blue lights and the act of staring at the sun, symbolizing how they blind us to the reality that, by feeding our addiction, someone is constantly watching..”

Prior to today, I See Stars released their double-single "Anomaly" and "Drift" and most recently, "are we 3ven?", which altogether have clocked up a staggering 5.3 million streams on Spotify alone and over 851,000 views on YouTube. The band also recently concluded their run with Bad Omens and ERRA on the entirely sold-out CONCRETE FOREVER North American Tour. Stream "D4MAGE DONE" here and watch the official music video below.

Photo Credit - Miranda McDonald

Swedish Black ‘n’ Rollers THE VICE Announce New Album "Dead Canary Run" and Release First Single "Grant Me Your Peace"!

Swedish Black ‘n’ Rollers The Vice are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album Dead Canary Run. The album will be released via Noble Demon on January 19 and will mark the first time in The Vice's history that their music will be available on vinyl. Listen to the first single "Grant Me Your Peace" below.

Building upon the foundations set by their previous work - the band's unique blend of filthy rock, blackened metal, and death-ridden pop - Dead Canary Run takes listeners down a deranged path that The Vice has masterfully crafted over the years. With an eclectic mix of genres thriving like never before, the album promises to captivate fans with its raw energy and infectious melodies. While some elements may feel familiar, there are numerous new levels that The Vice has reached with this upcoming offering. Collaborating with an old partner in crime, Joel Öhman, who added his piano skills to a couple of songs, The Vice emerged from studio "Underjord" late this Summer with an album they couldn't be more proud of. Dead Canary Run serves as a testament to the band's growth since their recent full-length album White Teeth Rebellion, showcasing their passion and determination, with their amps cranked up to 11.

In preparation for the album release, The Vice is currently in full rehearsal-mode, gearing up for an exciting lineup of live performances in 2024. While maintaining their signature style, the upcoming chapter of the band promises to be both familiar and completely different - just fucking better.

The band comments: "The release of our third album 'Dead Canary Run' is closing in and as a first peek under its skirt we present 'Grant me your peace'. And what better way to introduce a song about obliterating the past?! Drenched in the blood and sweat we've put into this record it takes our mean blend of blackened metal, sinister pop and ferocious rock n roll to new territories once again. So enjoy and keep your eyes out for the full album in a couple of months.“

Dead Canary Run will be coming out on January 19 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

THE VICE are:

Rickard - Vocals & Guitars

Charlie - Bass

Petter - Drums

Guest appearance by Joel Öhman (Piano)

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HELFRÓ Release "Traðkandi Blómin í eigin Hjartagarði"

Icelandic black metal ensemble HELFRÓ are back with Tálgröf, an album that's inspired by the dark manifestations of the human mind. The sickness of humankind is explored through intense rhythmic passages, fusing the extremities of traditional death metal together with sombre, introspective lyrical convictions.

The album's third single, 'Traðkandi Blómin í eigin Hjartagarði' (meaning: "Trampling the Flowers in Your Own Heart's Garden"), absolutely crushes with destructive blast beats, chugging death metal riffs and tremolo-picked melodies. It's another Tálgröf track that explores the facets of humanity's worst killers. The numbing of one's emotions is placed at the forefront in its chilling lyricism.

"We explore the idea of consciously numbing yourself of any positive emotion in preparation of committing acts that go against the fundamental laws of humanism & your own very nature," says vocalist Ragnar Sverrisson. "The persona is exposing themselves to violence and indifference, poisoning themselves with mind-altering substances while cutting off human contact and sleep depriving themselves."

The sinister new single is a maelstrom that explodes into a crushing middle section before twisting around a glorious amalgamation of death metal riffing & black metal blasting.

Watch the visualizer for 'Traðkandi Blómin í eigin Hjartagarði' below.

Tálgröf comes out December 1.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/helfro-talgrof
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of HELFRÓ began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. HELFRÓ's debut album, aptly titled "Helfró", was released in 2020, marking the band's official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, Tálgröf, listeners can expect even more ferocity as HELFRÓ dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members' willingness to explore the depths of the human experience. HELFRÓ is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements

Recording Studio            
Dominion Recordings

Sound Engineer
Simon Thorolfsson

Mixing Engineer              
Mark Lewis

Mastering Engineer        
Mark Lewis

Biography: Ragnar Sverrisson

Cover art: Grindesign

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/helfro-talgrof

Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelfroIce             
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/   
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/           
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn         
 
Booking:
Ragnar Sverrisson ragginar@gmail.com 

Available Formats:
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Digital Download
12" Vinyl Jacket - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - Yellow, Black & Red Marbled
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Photo credit: ©Void Revelations

Members of Megadeth, Sepultura, Obituary Partner with SOM

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Season of Mist is partnering with the musicians of SAVAGE LANDS. Through this partnership, we'll bang our heads together to support forests in Costa Rica. This is the first time a record label will be partnering & releasing the music of a non-profit organization.

*Listening to Savage Lands is already donating directly to this forest preservation effort.*

Watch the video for "The Last Howl" below.

After seeing first-hand how deforestation threatens Costa Rica's ecosystem, two angry metalheads started their own non-profit organization.  Named after their joint passion for savage heavy metal and wildlife preservation, SAVAGE LANDS was founded in 2022 by Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren and musician-turned-activist Sylvain Demercastel, who's a Costa Rica resident.

"Hearing the chainsaw on a daily basis, because of a recent real estate fever destroying Costa Rica's ecosystem, we thought it was time to start a new type of action", says Sylvain. "We are reaching out to this great active community of metalheads."

Today, SAVAGE LANDS are debuting their first single. "The Last Howl" features Andres Kisser (Sepultura) and John Tardy (Obituary). 100% of the song's royalties will go toward protecting threatened lands from deforestation.

Listening is already donating directly to the forest preservation effort.

Stream "The Last Howl": https://savagelands.fanlink.to/TheLastHowl

An extra step can always be taken by directly donating to the cause through: https://savagelands.org/donation/

Fittingly, "The Last Howl" is a howling tribute to the howler monkey, an endangered species in Costa Rica. Verbeuren hammers out thunderous fills and pinging cymbals, while Sylvain rains down heavy pangs of distortion.

"The Last Howl" packs added fury thanks to some special guests. Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser rips off not one, but two acrobatic solos, and swamp king John Tardy (Obituary) unleashes his inner primate with some ferocious, spit-flinging growls.            

"When Dirk first received the instrumental demo, he immediately had John Tardy in his mind for some vocals." Says Sylvain. "Making the link between the howler monkey's scream and the more melodic chorus of the song.

"Less than 24 hours after reaching out to John through a common friend, we received a YES from Tardy, and knew it was going to be the start of a great adventure."

Artists occasionally support causes through donations to organizations. With SAVAGE LANDS, Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren teamed up with his guitar-wielding friend Sylvain Demercastel to create their own US 501(c)3 non-profit.

SAVAGE LANDS raises money for reforestation & the creation of sanctuaries free of human destruction. Using their own royalties, donations and other fundraising efforts, the organization builds nature sanctuaries, establishes green zones and other land preservation projects. They partner with other non-profits, scientists and forest engineers, as well as Decibel Magazine and Season of Mist.   

Donate: https://savagelands.org/donation/

"If you want to make a difference, take action! Our greatest hope with SAVAGE LANDS is that it will inspire you to join us, and if you can, to start your own initiative to help preserve animals, forests, and our planet", says Dirk.

Learn more about Savage Lands
https://savagelands.org/

Lineup
Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) - Drums
Sylvain Demercastel - Guitar
Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) - Guitar
John Tardy (Obituary) - Vocals
Poun (Black Bomb A) - Vocals
Etienne Treton (Black Bomb A) - Bass

Recording
Savage Lands / Adair Daufembach / John Tardy / Andreas Kisser / Steeven Corsini

Production
Savage Lands

Mixing & Mastering
HK - Vamacara Studio

Donate: https://savagelands.org/donation/

VUKOVI Share "MERCY KILL" Video

Just announced for Download Festival (UK) and for Welcome To Rockville (USA) 2024, the bands US live debut

"DELIVER MY SOUL FROM THE WICKED WITH YOUR SWORD"

VUKOVI have today released a huge new single titled "MERCY KILL," with a brilliant video directed by vocalist Janine Shilstone and Zac Pinchin. The single was given its world premiere last night on the Radio 1 Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, and you can listen back to the whole show HERE.

"I wanted to depict the devotion towards addiction, whether it be towards a substance or another human," says Janine. "You know it's dangerous but find yourself submitting to the high again and again."

The band recently announced that it has signed to SharpTone Records and released the single + video '"CREEP HEAT," which had its first play on BBC Radio 1's Introducing Rock with Alyx Holcombe and was the band's first new music since the release of their album NULA in October last year. 

After a busy summer of playing festivals such as Slam Dunk, Full Force Fest (Germany), and Resurrection Fest (Spain), VUKOVI will support Babymetal on their upcoming UK tour this November.

ABOUT VUKOVI:
VUKOVI — which means "wolves" in Serbian — hail from the West Coast of Scotland. Following on from their first two full-length albums (Vukovi in 2017, and Fall Better in January 2020), the band released its third full-length NULA in October 2022, followed by the biggest ever headline tour. The band has built up a very dedicated fanbase through extensive touring in the UK and Europe over the past couple of years, playing slots at the likes of Download Pilot Festival, TITP, TRNSMT, Slam Dunk, Reading and Leeds Festival, 2000 Trees, and The Kerrang! Tour, along with supports for PVRIS, ENTER SHIKARI and One Ok Rock. Around the release of NULA, they also performed a live Radio 1 session for Jack Saunders, had a Radio 1 Clara Amfo "Hottest Record" with "I EXIST" and over 60+ Radio 1 plays of the singles released from the record.

PHOTO CREDIT: Cameron Brisbane

Ashley McBryde Adds 30+ Dates to The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat

Second Leg Kicks Off February 22 in Charleston, South Carolina
 
TRYBE Presale Begins Tomorrow, November 14 +
Public On Sale Begins This Friday, November 17 at AshleyMcBryde.com

The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat
* Previously announced
 
Nov. 30           Stage AE^*                                                                             Pittsburgh, PA
Dec. 1              Danforth Music Hall*                                                            Toronto, ON
Dec. 2              The Andrew J Brady Music Center*                                      Cincinnati, OH
Dec. 8              Webster Hall^*                                                                       New York, NY
Dec. 9              Orpheum Theatre^*                                                               Boston, MA
Dec. 10            Keswick Theatre^*                                                                Glenside, PA
Dec. 14            Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences#*                                  Charleston, WV
Dec. 15            The Fillmore Charlotte#*                                                       Charlotte, NC
Dec. 16            Rams Head Live#*                                                                 Baltimore, MD
Jan. 17             O2 Guildhall<=*                                                                    Southampton, UK
Jan. 19             O2 Academy<=*                                                                    Bristol, UK
Jan. 20             Eventim Apollo<=*                                                                London, UK
Jan. 21             O2 Institute<=*                                                                      Birmingham, UK
Jan. 23             Albert Hall<=*                                                                       Manchester, UK
Jan. 24             Barrowlands<=*                                                                     Glasgow, UK
Jan. 25             Barrowlands<=*                                                                     Glasgow, UK
Jan. 27             Waterfront Auditorium<=*                                                     Belfast, NI
Jan. 28             3Olympia Theatre<=*                                                            Dublin, Ireland
Feb. 22            North Charleston Performing Arts Center~                            Charleston, SC
Feb. 23            The Tabernacle~                                                                     Atlanta, GA
Feb. 24            IP Casino Resort Spa – Studio A                                            Biloxi, MS
March 1           Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts#                              Boone, NC
March 2           Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium#                          Chattanooga, TN
March 15         The Van Buren^                                                                      Phoenix, AZ
March 16         Brooklyn Bowl^                                                                     Las Vegas, NV
March 17         The Magnolia^                                                                        El Cajon, CA
March 19         The Theatre at Ace Hotel^                                                      Los Angeles, CA
March 20         The Fillmore^                                                                         San Francisco, CA
March 22         Hult Center for the Performing Arts^                                     Eugene, OR
March 23         Roseland Theater^                                                                  Portland, OR
March 25         The Commodore Ballroom^                                                   Vancouver, BC
March 27         Stephens Performing Arts Center                                           Pocatello, ID
March 28         Ogden Theatre ^                                                                      Denver, CO
April 3             Florida Theatre~                                                                     Jacksonville, FL
April 4             House of Blues Orlando~                                                       Orlando, FL
April 19           Palace Theatre+                                                                      Louisville, KY
April 20           Tennessee Theatre+                                                                Knoxville, TN
April 25           Rialto Square Theatre%                                                          Joliet, IL
April 26           The Factory%                                                                         St. Louis, MO
May 2              House of Blues Houston+                                                       Houston, TX
May 3              Billy Bob’s Texas                                                                   Fort Worth, TX
May 9              Uptown Theater#                                                                    Kansas City, MO
May 10            Choctaw Grand Theater                                                          Durant, OK
May 11            Stiefel Center for the Performing Arts#                                 Salina, KS
May 30            Murat Theatre<                                                                       Indianapolis, IN
May 31            The Fillmore<                                                                         Detroit, MI
June 1              Goodyear Theater<                                                                 Akron, OH
June 13            Paramount Theatre<                                                               Cedar Rapids, IA
June 15            The Astro<                                                                              La Vista, NE
 
Support:
^ Kasey Tyndall
< Harper O’Neill
= Corey Kent
~ Meg McRee
# Will Jones
+ Bella White
% JD Clayton

Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde announces additional dates to The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat, kicking off the second leg Feb. 22 in Charleston, S.C. with 30 more dates scheduled across the U.S. through June 2024. The TRYBE presale will begin tomorrow, Nov. 14 at 10am local time, while public on sale will begin this Friday, Nov. 17 at 10am local time at AshleyMcBryde.com.

As a longtime fan of Ariat, McBryde and the brand have partnered since 2018. “It has been exciting to watch Ashley’s career grow over the past five years, and we couldn’t be more proud to support her headlining tour,” said Susan Alcala, VP Partnership Marketing at Ariat.
 
Named one of the most highly anticipated albums by both Los Angeles Times and Vulture, with the former naming her “one of Nashville’s most reliable and sophisticated songwriters,” The Devil I Know via Warner Music Nashville finds McBryde honing her calling card even further, as American Songwriter boasts, “Her lyrics can be heartrendingly tender one song, then unflinchingly biting the next.”
 
“More ruminative than crazed, the Saddle, Arkansas-born ragged rock/country songwriter delivers an exhale of acceptance that the chase is as much the reward as superstardom. Rather than raging against what’s not happening, she delivers a clear-eyed celebration of how alive being in the moment feels,” opines HITS, as Garden & Gun asserts, “The Devil I Know… could—and should—catapult her from being one of Music City’s favorite songwriters to its newest arena headliner. The album’s songs are infectious and assured.”
 
Last week, the Arkansas native earned a standing ovation for her performance of lead single and Music Video of the Year nominee “Light On In The Kitchen” at the 57th Annual CMA Awards, with Rolling Stone calling it “one of the most heartfelt moments of the evening,” that “cut through like a vital hymn full of homespun wisdom,” while Washington Post observed, “Ashley McBryde’s rendition of ‘Light On In the Kitchen’ was captivating as she was surrounded by glowing chandeliers.”
 
McBryde is currently on the first leg of The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat with nine more dates in 2023 before a triumphant soon-to-be sold-out return to the U.K. and Ireland at the top of the year. For additional dates and information, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. The project earned McBryde her second consecutive nomination for CMA Album of the Year, along with Music Video of the Year for her chart-climbing single “Light On In The Kitchen” from her latest critically acclaimed album, The Devil I Know. McBryde is currently on her headlining The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat this fall and heads to the U.K. at the top of the year before kicking off the second U.S. leg in February 2024. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

THE ABBEY Release New Visualizer

Earlier this year, THE ABBEY marked their presence in the musical realm with the release of their debut album 'Word of Sin' on Season of Mist.

Today, the progressive doom metal band are unveiling a visually enthralling and intricately bound video from the album's climactic closing track, "Old Ones". This 12-minute atmospheric epic takes the listener on a mesmerizing journey through a sonic landscape filled with unexpected twists and turns, reflecting on the band's penchant for crafting immersive musical narratives.

Directed by the creative prowess of Jesse Heikkinen and brought to life through the innovative use of kaiber.ai, the visualizer for "Old Ones" serves as a compelling visual companion to the band's musical odyssey. It adds a layer of depth and complexity, further enchanting the experience of this expansive album closer.

You can watch it now below.

Order 'Word of Sin': https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TheAbbeyWOS
Stream: https://linktr.ee/abbeyceremonial

The Abbey are joining Sólstafir on their ongoing tour across the European hinterlands. The label mates will play 12 shows together starting this Sunday.

Don't miss this chance to witness the majesty of 'Word of Sin' brought to life on stage.

Photo Credits: Sami Mustonen

Aleister Crowley’s Abbey of Thelema was located in Sicily, Italy, and functioned as ground zero for many of the occultist’s most complex and groundbreaking hedonistic pursuits. Here, Crowley codified his ritual practices and took his concept of “Magick” to new, unforeseen levels. He rebranded the temple as “Collegium ad Spiritum Sanctum,” translating to “A college towards the Holy Spirit.” But the Abbey of Thelema was not without its controversy: A young disciple died in 1922 after contracting typhoid fever from the drinking water. And a year later, Crowley was evicted by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s regime, yet the mystery and intrigue behind the Abbey of Thelema remain.
 
It was only appropriate, then, that Jesse Heikkinen, a veteran of the Finnish music scene and a solo artist under the Iterum Nata banner, branded his newest musical pursuit as The Abbey. Drawing lyrical inspiration from esoteric organizations, their beliefs and his own practices, Heikkinen and co-lead vocalist Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair) weaved ritualistic tales from the darkest corners of themselves to pair with music that is a provocative, alluring kaleidoscope of dark, heavy rock. The result is the mystical Word of Sin, The Abbey’s nine-song debut long-player.

The Abbey tale began when Heikkinen generated the sudden urge to try his hand at singing in a doom metal band after laying down guest vocals for fellow countrymen Fuzzifer. His idea was to form a doom metal band with “big vocals” — a project for fun’s sake that would thrive off writing from the heart and improvisation. Those plans involved former Sentenced and The Man-Eating Tree drummer Vesa Ranta — the first name that came to Heikkinen’s mind for the project.

Ranta, now a professional photographer and filmmaker, provided the steady backbone behind Sentenced’s groundbreaking career that was brought to its conclusion in 2005. According to Heikkinen, Ranta plays “like a battalion of marching giants,” a not-so-subtle nod to the drummer’s mastery of the quarter-note. Ranta quickly took to Heikkinen’s early demos and suggested they add a female singer. Enter Koskinen. Koskinen knew Ranta from a video shoot where she was serving as a makeup artist. Reluctant to try a new band considering her Shape of Despair and career obligations, Koskinen listened to Heikkinen’s first demo and decided to give the project a go. Janne Markus (guitar, also of The Man-Eating Tree) and Henri Arvola (bass) were soon tapped to complete the band’s lineup.

Word of Sin was recorded between April and November 2021 in several locations across Finland. Drums, bass and Markus’s guitars were tracked at Kratio Studio in Oulu by Kyösti Rautio. Rautio also served as co-producer and mixed the album, becoming the unofficial sixth member of The Abbey. Heikkinen, who recorded most of his vocals and guitars in his stepdaughter’s room, surrounded by My Little Ponies, Disney figurines and a pile of esoteric literature, is careful to point out that The Abbey fails to drop into any neat, little subgenre.
 
“The album was made purely for self-expressive reasons,” he says. “My music is the channel where I can be as true and authentic as possible. It is also a somewhat safe way to explore and express the dark side of myself and the collective consciousness. Word of Sin may seem like a tremendously dark piece as a rock album, but it’s pretty lightweight for a doom metal album! The material proved so strong that it was obvious that it wasn’t going to be another side project. I think using the means of improvisation made the music sound more like its creator instead of it being forced to be this or that — and that seemed to work really well for us!”

Regardless of where Word of Sin falls between the vast channels of doom and heavy rock, the vocal interplay between Heikkinen and Koskinen is undeniable. Each has songs where they take the lead, but their harmonies and trade-offs carry songs like “Rat King” and “Desert Temple” to the fore, creating a restless, captivating atmosphere resembling vintage rock from the 1970s. And, for his first go at singing lead in a band, Heikkinen proves to be quite the capable vocalist, carrying a smooth, almost airy delivery on “Crystallion” and “Widow’s Will.”

“I didn’t think of it that much — my vocals all came naturally,” he says. “I still think I’m more of a guitarist than a vocalist, really. During the writing and recording, I listened to King Crimson’s Red quite a lot, so I’m sure I got some influences from John Wetton’s singing on that album. The vocal harmonies were heavily inspired by bands like E.L.O, Queen and Yes.”

Heikkinen and Koskinen didn’t know each other before the formation of The Abbey. Heikkinen met Koskinen for the first time when she tracked vocals at his home studio, but their partnership generated immediate results. “Nowadays, I usually record my vocals at home, but in this case, as I had yet to meet Jesse in person, I wanted to record my parts at his place,” says Koskinen. “It’s very important to see what kind of energy is between the musicians I’m going to work with in the long run. It turns out that we are a perfect match musically. Later on, I traveled to Oulu to meet the rest of the guys [Janne and Henri] and I must say that we had a very strong bond from the beginning. Sometimes things just happen even when you don’t plan them.”

“The right lines for each were found really easily,” adds Heikkinen. “There already were dozens of vocal tracks in some of my demos, but every time Natalie found her place in the song, she added something new into it.”

The creative process behind Word of Sin proved so fruitful that the members of The Abbey are already thinking about a follow-up. It’s a testament to the material’s inherent strength and the immediate bond between all five musicians.

“The Abbey will most definitely be an active and serious project for me - I do hope it will turn out fun as well,” wraps Heikkinen. And closes Koskinen: “I do have a feeling this band will make a long trip together.”

Lineup
Henri Arvola – Bass
Jesse Heikkinen – Guitar, keyboard, percussions, vocals
Natalie Koskinen – Vocals
Janne Markus – Guitar
Vesa Ranta – Drums

Guest Musicians
Jarmo Heikkinen – Lute (track 8)
Joonas Karjalainen – Additional keys (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 9)
Mikko Kiiveri – Additional percussions (track 4)
Ossi Oikari – SFX (track 9)
Kyösti Rautio – Additional guitars (tracks 1, 3, 9) and additional keys (tracks 1, 4, 6, 9)

Recording Studio
Kratio Studios / Studio Beyond North Star

Producer / Sound Engineer
Produced by The Abbey & Kyösti Rautio. Recorded by Jesse Heikkinen & Kyösti Rautio

Mixing Studio & Engineer
Mixed in Kratio Studios by Kyösti Rautio except track 8 mixed by Jesse Heikkinen

Mastering Studio & Engineer
Mastered in Orgone Studios by Jaime Gomez Arellano

Cover Artwork Artist
Alexander Reisfar

Shop
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Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbeyceremonial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabbeyceremonial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26x372PAVYvx68XalCRPp4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPevbPFLgsO6Dvk4Pz0BFFA
Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00P1C54C6/the-abbey
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-abbey/938182846
Bandcamp: https://theabbey.bandcamp.com/album/word-of-sin

NIGHT CROWNED - Release New Album "Tales" and Share Video for "She Comes At Night"!

Following the success of their debut studio album Impius Viam, released in February 2020, and their highly acclaimed follow-up record Hädanfärd, released in July 2021, Night Crowned has solidified their place as one of Sweden's best-kept blackened death metal secrets. Comprised of former and current members of renowned acts such as Dark Funeral, Nightrage, and Cipher System, Night Crowned possesses a musical vision that is haunting yet clear and with Tales the band has released their third full-length album via Noble Demon today!

This release marks a new chapter for the band as they push the boundaries of blackened death metal to unprecedented levels. With Tales, Night Crowned embarks on an auditory assault that defies conventions and redefines the limits of the genre. The album features lyrics in both English and Swedish, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the band's haunting storytelling. Jonathan Thorpenberg's mixing skills put the band's sound on full display, while Jani Stefanovic's mastering ensures that every note is hit with precision.

To celebrate the day in a fitting manner, the Swedish metallers have unleashed a new video with Live Impressions from their recent show in Gothenburg with an excerpt of the new album track "She Comes At Night". Watch it below.

"We had our friend Marcus from Marcus Wesslen Media over to make a documentary of our gig in Gothenburg. For this video we went with the song ”She comes at Night”. And in this song we really went full on with the folk influences, but it was really important for us to do so without losing our own identity. To have Therése‘s magical voice in the break just makes the song larger than life,"says the band.

Stream the single HERE

Vocalist Ken Romlin about the song: ’’Before we started to work on 'Tales' I wrote down ideas about which entities I wanted to write about. And the Mare was obvious that it needed to get a song, so it became 'She Comes At Night'. This was one of the first songs we wrote for this record."

Tales is out now on Noble Demon and available for purchase at at
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NIGHT CROWNED are:
K. Romlin - Vocals
H. Liljesand - Guitar & keys
J. Jaloma - Drums
J. Eskilsson - Guitar & vocals
P. Eldor Pettersson - Bass

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Wrath of Logarius Rise Above the Ashes on New Single

On Halloween, Wrath of Logarius gave metalheads a taste of Formless Black Metal. Today, the skeletal Northern California trio are releasing the second single off their upcoming EP. And while just as fiery as the first, "Soul Ascension" starts out as more of a slow burn before bursting into flames.

Listen to "Soul Ascension" below.

'Necrotic Assimilation" will be available as a digital download starting December 8.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/wrath-of-logarius-skull
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/necroticassimilationpresave

Wrath of Logarius writhe between different gradients of metal, from black and brutal to melodic post-metal. "Soul Ascension" shudders awake with an eerie guitar melody that drips like candles around a coffin. But the pace quickens under the clip of Lord Marco's hi-hat as Noctifier prepares to meet his maker. "Surrounded by darkness, for you are death" he screams, engulfed by blast beats that rage with all the horrifying speed of a forest fire.
 

"For us, Soul Ascension is cold, dark and vicious", says Wrath of Logarius. "It's more or less about becoming aware of the complete annihilation transpiring around you. Realizing you cannot avoid the inevitable as you are slowly consumed by the bestial darkness. Ultimately, we want the listener to come up with their own interpretation. It will have a different meaning to each listener, and thats what we want"

Formed in 2021 amidst the mist-shrouded forests of Northern California, Wrath of Logarius emerged as a formidable force in the world of extreme music. This black metal trio, consisting of Noctifer, Urath, and Vastator, set out to forge a new path with their unique genre known as Formless Black Metal.

Wrath of Logarius' creative spark ignited as they embarked on their journey to create something different in black metal. Drawing inspiration from brutal blackened death and melodic post-black metal, the skeletal trio emerged with a new subgenre. 'Necrotic Assimilation' introduces pure Formless Black Metal, where the styles change within each song.  

Recording lineup
Noctifer (Vocals)
Urath (Lead Guitars)
Vastator (Guitars)
Lord Marco (Drums)
Andrew Hernandez (Bass)

Special guests
Kakophonix plays cello on "At the nighted throne"

Recording studio: Rapture Recordings

Sound engineer: Cody Fuentes

Produced, mixed and mastered: Cody Fuentes

Cover art: Sant V. Schreiber

Logo: Tri Waluya

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BLEED FROM WITHIN | 'Shrine Deluxe Edition' Is Out Now + Band Release Lyric Video For New Single 'Overthrone'

Bleed From Within have had an extraordinary year. They've just stepped off of the Lamb Of God Headbangers Boat cruise, following on from a colossal summer run which took in both headline shows, performances with Heaven Shall Burn and festival appearances at the likes of Brutal Assault (Czech Republic), Summer Breeze (Germany) and Alcatraz(Belgium), finishing up with a 13-date tour supporting Trivium across the UK. This was all on top of a hugely successful debut American tour earlier this year with August Burns Redand The Devil Wears Prada. 

To celebrate this exceptional year, Bleed From Within have released their Shrine Deluxe Edition today, alongside a new single titled 'Overthrone', which is accompanied by a lyric video.

Their stunning latest studio album Shrine was released in the summer 2022, marking the band's most groundbreaking work to date and staking out Bleed From Within's bold intent. The Scottish 5-piece claiming their position as the most exciting prospect in modern metal.

Steven Jones from the band stated,
''Upon releasing 'Shrine' in June 2022, it's safe to say that none of us expected what the following months would bring. It's been a hell of a year, with our most rigorous touring schedule yet putting us in places we've dreamed of since we started the band. This era of Bleed From Within is something we have worked so hard toward, and in this moment we are extremely grateful to all those who have made it possible. To all of our fans who fill the rooms and sing the words, to the team behind the scenes who keep the cogs moving on tour, in the studio, and everywhere between, and to the creative minds that help us bring our music to life - thank you. 17 months since its original release, we are so proud to now present this limited and deluxe edition of 'Shrine', featuring all of the songs that were recorded during the sessions. Here's to the months and years ahead!''

Watch the 'Overthrone' lyric video below.
Stream/order the Shrine Deluxe Edition here: https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/shrine-deluxe.ema

Watch the visualizer for 'The Will to Resist', also taken from the Shrine Deluxe Edition: https://youtu.be/YqKPB4bvyL8

Bleed From Within released their stunning studio album Shrine in June 2022. It was the most fiercely anticipated record of their career, and their most groundbreaking work to date. 

More from Shrine:
'Temple Of Lunacy' visualizer: https://youtu.be/dB4arT5XN_Y
Flesh And Stone' official music video: https://youtu.be/NF6tw5XQFSM
'Stand Down' official music video: https://youtu.be/kJDMOvGYVqE
'Levitate' official music video: https://youtu.be/BGKS3mW2XPM
'I Am Damnation' official music video: https://youtu.be/swF5fiPdONo

Shrine was recorded at Real World Studios and at Bleed From Within's HQ, UK. The record was self-produced. Mixing was handled by Adam 'Nolly' Getgood and Sebastian Sendon, with drum engineering handled by Adam 'Nolly' Getgood, guitar, bass and vocal engineering by Steven Jones, additional production by Jamie Finch, string composition by Simon Dobson and Parallax Orchestra, strings engineered by Peter Miles at Middle Farm Studios, and additional backing vocals by Hannah Boulton on the tracks 'Flesh & Stone' and 'Paradise'.  The Shrine artwork was created by David Provan, with layout by Simon Atkinson.

Bleed From Within have been to hell and back, but they are no strangers to enduring hardship. When a global pandemic threatened to shut down their plans, the Glaswegians collectively raised five middle fingers and pressed on. It’s no surprise that this unstoppable riff machine continues to crush forward at such a frantic pace – there's no putting the breaks on the heaviest band to ever emerge from Scotland.

The band’s reputation as one of the most formidable forces in modern metal has earned them tour slots with Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Testament and Heaven Shall Burn, to name just a few. 2021 saw them dominate the UK live scene; selling out their largest ever headline tour in November, capturing hearts on Bullet For My Valentine’s arena tour, slay a Lamb Of God livestream support slot, alongside (literally) blazing performances atDownload Festival and Bloodstock Festival.

Shrine has taken the most graft to put together of any record in their catalog, challenging their self-perception on both personal and technical levels - the culmination of two years hard work that embodies their artistic might. Armed with the learnings of evolving their sound over the last decade without ever losing sight of their DIY roots, this is Bleed From Within at their very best. There’s no denying the band’s inevitable next steps are world domination, with Shrine a turning point moment.

Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums 

Enter Shikari Link Up with Multi-Disciplinary Aussie Star AViVA for New Single "Strangers"

UK trailblazers, Enter Shikari, are thrilled to announce their new collaborative single, "Strangers" alongside fellow dynamic talent AViVA. Fans can stream the new single HERE or at the link below.

This exciting coming together of two genre-blending artists is as explosive as each of their fanbases can expect, as the former touring partners bring their signature to let "Strangers" soar. Crushing and impassioned, "Strangers" erupts in characteristic fashion and again showcases the collaborative talents of a band that in the last year alone have worked on singles with Cody Frost, WARGASM and You Me At Six.

Lifting the curtain on the creative journey behind the single, lead vocalist and producer Rou Reynolds says:

"Aviva has has such a great voice (I can still hear her operatic warm ups, echoing around the backstage rooms!), so it was a pleasure to sing with her on the track. Rob and I got to visit her at home on the beautiful coast of New South Wales and work together on what would become Strangers, the story of newly found freedom from a suffocating relationship.”

Sharing her thoughts on the vibrant collaboration, versatile songstress AViVA adds:

"Teaming up with Enter Shikari for this project has been an incredible experience. After touring with them in 2022 we thought it would be fun to work on a song together and 'Strangers' just seemed perfect.

We all share a deep passion for music, and together, we've crafted something truly special that I believe our fans will love. The song has been worked on across multiple countries, and time zones, and we were even lucky enough to do the vocal recording together at my home studio. The song continues to explore a concept I see as a throughline in much of my artistic work. The loss of connection, and isolation that follows. the line 'we're just strangers now' really sums it up, but I think people will really connect with the rawness of this song, be it the loss of a romantic relationship or losing a friend, that pain often lingers with us for a long time."

Enter Shikari's remarkable journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of musical innovation and a passion for pushing the boundaries of their genre. With a dedicated and ever-growing fanbase, their live shows are nothing short of explosive, leaving audiences in awe. As they embark on a World Tour and gear up for their most extensive UK arena tour yet in the new year, Enter Shikari solidify their status as trailblazers, with thought-provoking lyrics and an unforgettable stage presence at the heart of their performance. There's no doubt that Enter Shikari's future promises more groundbreaking music and electrifying performances, ensuring their legacy of success will continue to grow. Be sure to stay tuned for more Enter Shikari news soon.

Praise for Enter Shikari's new album A Kiss for the Whole World:

"Enter Shikari reassert their credentials as one of the UK's most important rock bands." - Upset ★★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★

“A Kiss For The Whole World might just be its authors' finest work yet. Rooted in the present, somehow it is still the sound of the future.” - Louder ★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★ ½

“These are anthems of liberation for what seems an eternal uncertainty that we live in.” – Clash ★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★

"There is an explosive exuberance at the heart of Enter Shikari's superb seventh album." - Kerrang! ★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★

“As hopeful as they’ve ever sounded” - NME ★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★

“Here is an album that sees Shikari proving exactly why they’ve carved their own place in UK music royalty.” - Rolling Stone UK★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★​​​​​​​★ 

"When it comes to combining rave, metal and pop craftsmanship in songs that come with self-help messages and moral guidelines, nobody beats [Enter Shikari]" - The Times

ENTER SHIKARI have a way with opening statements and as their new album begins with the words “Be embraced, billions” (‘A Kiss for the Whole World x’), we immediately learn plenty about the band's ambition for this album to touch people.

Its trio of whirlwind single releases to date have reignited dormant sparks '(pls) set me on fire' confronted how we measure self-worth ('It Hurts') and eyed the trappings of cyclical mistakes (‘Bloodshot’). Journeying through the new album, we are met with calls to revel in the power of spontaneity, (‘Leap Into The Lightning’), encouraged to explore (‘Jailbreak’), and - most poignantly - asked to consider the changing nature of identity (‘giant pacific octopus’).

A Kiss for the Whole World heralds the band's most vibrant, direct and life-affirming album so far.

Fans can also catch Enter Shikari on the Welcome To Rockville lineup in May of 2024 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.

As they take the stage at the iconic festival, Enter Shikari reaffirms their position as a musical force to be reckoned with and promises an unforgettable experience.

May 12 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville 2023

ABOUT AViVA

AViVA, known for her 2017 single "GRRRLS," explores themes of control and isolation in her emo-pop/alt-rock music. She's a multidisciplinary artist from Sydney, now based in LA, with a strong fan community known as "Outsiders." She's released two novels with Pan Macmillan since 2021. Her music has over 80 million monthly streams and four billion combined streams. In 2022 she completed a US tour with Enter Shikari and performed at Riot Fest in Chicago and MADCOOL Fest in Madrid. AViVA is set to appear at Download UK and Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park festivals next year.

More about Enter Shikari and new album A Kiss For The Whole World

As the calendar now signals three years since Enter Shikari last released an album - their UK #2 charting album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible – it is useful to think back to the final question the band last posed fans: “Is this a new beginning? / Or are we close to the end?” Little could they know just how close to the end things would end up feeling as the events of the early ‘20s dimmed the light in the furnace of their live juggernaut, and connection to their fans. “At the time it felt like we ourselves, as musicians, were experiencing the death of our band,” says lead vocalist and keyboardist Rou Reynolds.

Unsurprisingly, the key in the band’s ignition came in the form of a live show as they headlined the Download Festival Pilot in front of 10,000 fans. Where not a single new word flowed from the pen of Reynolds in the two years prior, a realisation was born that would come to define the band’s seventh LP: “I just didn’t realise that the human and physical connection to other people were so central to how I write,” he says. Enter Shikari isn’t just four people – it’s hundreds of thousands.

The album's lead single "(pls) set me on fire" sparked the next stage in the band’s evolution, and the first words we hear from Enter Shikari 2.0 don’t come in the form of a question this time, but a command: “Please set me on fire”. In other words, ignite the spark inside us and set us free. This may be a new Enter Shikari but they’ve lost nothing in their flair for bold opening gambits.

Reynolds comments on the single’s conception: "Honestly, I thought I was f*****. I’ve never felt so detached from my soul, my purpose, my f****** spirit. I didn’t write music for almost two years. The longest I’d gone before that was two weeks. I was broken. It’s almost as if my brain had asked: “What is the point in music if it cannot be shared? What is the point in writing music if it’s not to be experienced with others?” and then promptly switched itself off. ‘(pls) set me on fire’ grew out of that desperation. This song is a projectile vomit of positive energy. Every emotion trapped inside me for two years, finally set free."

It was in the Spring of 2022 that the band descended to the coastal town of Chichester, and a delipidated farmhouse, to rebuild their studio setup and capture their renewed momentum on record. Using only solar power to track the album – in what Reynolds says was to “bring back some sense of naivety” – the life-giving properties and Technicolor palate of A Kiss For The Whole World were made real. Reynolds continues: “Back to basics. This band - my best friends - bundled into an old farmhouse, miles away from anywhere. Off-grid, and ready to rediscover ourselves. This album is powered by the sun, the most powerful object in our solar system. And I think you can tell. It’s a collection of songs that represent an explosive reconnection with what Enter Shikari is. The beginning of our second act”.

More about Enter Shikari

5 UK top ten albums

2 UK top 40 singles

2 BRIT certified silver albums and 1 BRIT certified gold album

Multiple Kerrang! award winners, AIM Award winners and Heavy Music Award winners

3000 shows worldwide

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