Tzarina Unveil Official Music Video for Single "Borrowed Time"

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Tzarina, the dynamic post-hardcore ensemble, unveiled their official music video for their latest single, "Borrowed Time," that released on February 9th via TLG/Virgin Music Group. Immerse yourself in the powerful soundscape as Tzarina pushes musical boundaries with their compelling release. The band will be holding their album release show at the iconic Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, NY on March 20, 2024.

"'Borrowed Time' is more than a song; it's our origin story, and a statement about fighting for a glass half-full,” says the band's vocalist, Craig William.

For songwriter Craig William, the crux of the musical endeavor powered by the band Tzarina has always been to explore the more ethereal themes evident in the mixture of metal, post-rock and post-hardcore genres expressed in their music. This is evident in Tzarina's trail of singles, which have been seeing their release since October of 2020.

It has been almost two years since the full LP was recorded, so they are slated to release their first complete work later this year. This has been a long-awaited moment for the band, who have been hard at work perfecting their sound and experimenting with various elements of their live performance.

Tzarina is composed of Craig William on vocals and guitar, Mark Ayesh on guitar and backup vocals, Robert Scott Abrams on drums, and Michael Forsyth on bass. With the constraints resulting from the COVID pandemic, the band was forced to have a bit more of a DIY ethic, with William handling the brunt of the songwriting, and recording, while in isolation. This did not stop the rest of the members from contributing where they could and the result is nothing short of a sound that is distinctly their own.

This is a group that takes great pride in its artistry, and it shows in the level of care put into every aspect of its music. It is this dedication that has allowed them to continue to evolve and grow as artists.

They are known for their aggressive live shows juxtaposed with beautifully textured music and thought-provoking lyrics that explore the human experience. With heavy, driving riffs and powerful vocals, Tzarina is poised to become one of the most exciting acts coming up in the Brooklyn area.

Tzarina is a band that is constantly striving to push themselves creatively, and they show no signs of slowing down any time soon. With a new album on the horizon and an ever-growing live show, there is much to be seen and heard from this talented group of musicians. Whether you're a post-hardcore fan or just appreciate great music in general, Tzarina is definitely a band to keep your eye on.

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From Fall to Spring Share New Video "CAST AWAY"

From Fall to Spring unveils their first single since the release of their chart-topping debut album, which has amassed over 20 million streams.

"CAST AWAY" serves as a testament to their status as one of Europe's most promising bands, establishing new international benchmarks with their distinctive sound. This groundbreaking fusion of metal, rock, and rap, combined with sophisticated video production, culminates in a riveting audiovisual spectacle. This achievement heralds the successful inauguration of a fresh series of singles from From Fall to Spring.

The dynamic interplay of profound guitar riffs and intense double-time raps creates a relentless tempo, immersing the listener in a captivating narrative of frustration, self-doubt, and the quest for redemption.

Listen to the new single here.

Watch the video below.

From Fall to Spring, emerging talents from the southwest of Germany, have wholeheartedly embraced the genre of melodic new metal. Their journey began with two self-produced EPs, A Better Tomorrow (2017) and Disconnected (2019), which propelled them to an impressive start, breaking the one million clicks milestone on popular streaming platforms by 2020. The single "Supernova" marked their first foray into international recognition, stirring considerable interest abroad. Alongside their debut album, RISE, they have collectively amassed over 20 million streams across their discography, attesting to their rapidly growing popularity and the compelling appeal of their music.

Given these remarkable achievements, it's no surprise that the music industry swiftly took notice of From Fall To Spring, leading to their subsequent signing with Arising Empire—one of Germany's premier rock and metal labels. This partnership gave rise to five singles, each accompanied by its own music video, significantly boosting the visibility of From Fall To Spring's social media presence.

The band, comprising twin brothers Philip and Lukas Wilhelm (both on vocals), Simon Triem (keyboard), Benedikt Veith (drums), Sebastian Monzel (guitar), and León Arend (bass), has since cultivated a substantial digital following. Their dynamic presence resonates through platforms like TikTok, where they boast over 109,000 followers, and Instagram, with a growing community of more than 31,000 enthusiasts.

Photo Credit: Marcus Ulbrich

FROM FALL TO SPRING ARE:
Philip Wilhelm — Vocals
Lukas Wilhelm — Vocals + Guitar
Sebastian Monzel — Guitar
León Arend — Bass
Simon Triem — Keys
Benedikt Veith — Drums

ABORTED - Bring Back 80's Sci-Fi-Horror With New Single 'Dreadbringer (feat. Ben Duerr)'

After slaying January with the announcement of their upcoming album Vault of Horrors, Belgian death metal miscreants ABORTED take a stab at another horror movie classic. Together with SHADOW OF INTENT's Ben Duerr, the band evoke The Thing with their latest single 'Dreadbringer' – a psychotic blend of guttural growls and razor sharp riffs.

Watch the visualizer for 'Dreadbringer' below.

ABORTED have not only summoned Leatherface and The Thing, but a whole host of horror movie villains, ready to be unleashed on March 15th. So sit back, grab a snack, and crawl down into the Vault of Horrors - the upcoming album from the death metal veterans, and the first under the flag of Nuclear Blast.
Ten ferocious, gut-wrenching death metal slashers await you in this cabinet of horror movie classics. ABORTED invited the crème de la crème of the heavy music scene to the party, and on each track of the album you will find a different guest vocalist – ranging from Alex Erian (DESPISED ICON) to Johnny Ciardullo (CARCOSA / ANGELMAKER), Ben Duerr (SHADOW OF INTENT), Francesco Paoli (FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE) and more.

Preorder and/or presave Vault Of Horrors now, if you dare:
https://aborted.bfan.link/vault-of-horrors

Credit: Laura Lateralus

ABORTED are:
Sven de Caluwé - vocals
Ian Jekelis - guitars
Daniel Konradsson - guitars
Ken Bedene - drums

Venrez Release New Single "Sip the Cup" via Wake Up! Music Rocks!

Wake Up! Music Rocks, a division of Wake Up! Music, a leading independent record label, is excited to announce the signing of Los Angeles band, Venrez, a dynamic and electrifying rock band. With their unique blend of hard rock, punk, and metal, Venrez has been making waves in the music industry and is now ready to continue their voyage with their new single "Sip the Cup" released February 16th through Wake Up! Music Rocks.

WATCH the Official Music Video for "Sip the Cup"

Formed in 2009, Venrez has been making a name for themselves with their high-energy live performances and powerful music. The Venrez rock band is comprised of Ven (as he is known to his friends) on lead vocals, Jason Womack on guitar and backing vocals, who has played with such acts as Fuel and Juliette Lewis and the Lick’s; Victor Singer on drums who provides the powerful beat; and Gabe Maskaon bass whose undeniable talent has resulted in him becoming a fixture on the Sunset Strip.

The band has released four albums to critical acclaim and has toured extensively, sharing the stage with legendary acts such as Slash, Alice Cooper, and mega bands including Buckcherry, Fuel, Hardcore Superstar, Michael Schenker, and punk legend Richie Ramone. Though the lead singer Steven Berez entered the music business later in life, he is showing the world how it is done. Venrez has won a global following on their own terms by doing it the hard way, sweating it out in front of packed houses the world over.

Wake Up Music is known for its commitment to supporting independent artists and providing a platform for them to reach a world-wide audience of Nu Music Listeners. The label's founder and CEO, Pepper Gomez, expressed her excitement about the new partnership with Venrez, stating, "We are thrilled to have Venrez join the Wake Up Music family. Their music is profound, energetic, and truly embodies the spirit of rock and roll." She feels that Venrez and their unique rock sound will not only fit in at the Label, but will also thrive with the freedom that the Wake Up! Music, which focuses only on new music, offers its artist to create.

Venrez says, “The band is thrilled to have signed a record deal with Wake Up! Music Rocks as well as the soon to be released first single from our new EP title track with music video ‘Sip The Cup’.”

Venrez will release a 6 song EP commencing late February, 2024. Produced by platinum and Grammy award winning, Malcolm Springer and mastered by Ted Jensen. The music video was directed and shot by Hollywood cinematographer, Domonick Giorgianni of Domino Effect Productions. Tour date announcements will follow.

The signing of Venrez to Wake Up Music marks an exciting new chapter for the band and their fans. With the label's support, Venrez will have the opportunity to reach an ever growing audience and continue to make their mark in the music industry.

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RECORD RELEASE PARTY FOR SUPAFLY - THE VIBE FEATURING RAY WEST OF SPREAD EAGLE CONFIRMED IN FT. LAUDERDALE ON MARCH 9TH

As one of the more popular hard rock vocalists in the genre, NYC native Ray West’s distinctive and powerful vocal style defined a niche that he has reigned in for the last 3 decades. As the lead vocalist of Spread Eagle, West’s signature sound propelled a number of mainstay hard rock bangers such as “Switchblade Serenade,” “Scratch Like A Cat,” “Devil’s Road,” and “King Of The Dogs." Having partnered with his longtime musical collaborator, bassist/producer/songwriter, Miami’s own Miguel Gonzalez, the pair have dug deep and brought forth some of West’s most autobiographical music to date. They are excited to partner with Deko Entertainment to present SupaFly: 'The Vibe' and its body of work to fans of their music worldwide.

Here is a pre save for the new single Drowning Man: li.sten.to/drowingman

Here is the pre-save to the album: https://li.sten.to/thevibe

The album drops on March 9 via Deko Entertainment, and the band will celebrate with a record release party at Cagney’s House of Rock n Davie, FL (5981 University Drive)  on March 9th. There will be a complete album play through starting at 9pm, followed by a short set with the band. Additionally, the band will be selling CD's and merchandise at the show.
 
The show will also serve as a really big homecoming weekend in Ft. Lauderdale. Ray was in a band called Defiance in South Florida in his late teens, and he was truly a beloved local legend before he went off to join Spread Eagle in New York. 

"SupaFly's music is on the heavier side," explains West. "It’s got an urban groove, emotionally-charged lyrics that come from a place of strength, and much vulnerability. And since I’m an open book, that’s cool with me.” 
 
SupaFly released a cover of the KC and The Sunshine Band classic “I’m Your Boogie Man” for Halloween, and immediately connected with fans (with the song's video getting over 30K views upon release). This was followed up by one of Ray’s most personal tracks, “Hypothermia”, about a talented musician with dreams of stardom, who ultimately becomes disillusioned with the life he’s chosen.  The accompanying lyric video finds Ray hitting his old stomping grounds – including a stop by the iconic Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ.
 
'The Vibe' drops the night after West and Spread Eagle perform at the very same venue, fresh off the Monsters of Rock 2024 appearance. West is excited to be able to play these shows in a place he has called home on and off for much of his life.
 
"It’s a beautiful thing to have the opportunity of playing back to back shows in Fort Lauderdale with both of my original projects, and I am extremely grateful. After stepping off the MORC2024, Spread Eagle will play 3/8/24, and then my SoFlo based band SupaFly will play our album release party on 3/9/24. It’s a chance to converge my past history with my present , and to have all my friends there to enjoy the live vibe and I couldn’t be more excited!”
 
View lyric video below.

The next single is the album opener, “Drowning Man” and it will hit on March 1st. The Vibe contains 10 tracks in total, and you can pre-order it now along with select bundle items here: https://www.merchbucket.com/collections/supafly

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
 
Cagney’s House of Rock: 
https://www.facebook.com/cagneyshouseofrock
 
Socials:
 
https://www.instagram.com/supafly2023_thevibe/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551555194641
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=supafly the vibe
https://www.dekoentertainment.com/supafly
 
Assets:
 
Link to Hypothermia
http://ADA.lnk.to/Hypothermia
 
Link to Hypothermia video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkgKAfWItJM
 
Link to Boogie Man 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4V6wu4m0yAeDR8sm2gz2xL
 
Boogie Man Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ibhWuDEtig

Jason Becker (And Friends, Like Nita Strauss) Share "Some Assembly Required" Video — WATCH

NITA STRAUSS + TOP GUITARISTS IN THE WORLD RALLY AROUND FELLOW LEGEND JASON BECKER TO CREATE "SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED" IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JASON BECKER SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST

"Some Assembly Required" is a collaboration project conceptualized by Josh Villalta and Nita Strauss, combining some of the top guitarists in the world to do something incredibly special in tribute to this once-in-a-lifetime musician — Jason Becker.

Utilizing an unreleased demo of Becker's, Strauss, along with Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Chris Broderick, Phil Demmel, Jennifer Batten, and many more, came together, lending their hearts and souls into what's become an unforgettable, unmissable display of guitar mastery.

"Some Assembly Required" has quickly turned into a powerful display that is equal parts a six-string love-story and a call for action for us all to take a closer look at what can be done to help others suffering from the same degenerative disease that took hold of Becker.

 "The original idea Josh put forward was to to work together on a song for my own album," Strauss shares. "We poured through lots of Jason's demos until we landed on this track, which was originally recorded with Gregg and Matt Bissonette. However, as the idea materialized, we realized this could be a much bigger project and more importantly, have a bigger impact to help Jason raise awareness and funds. From there, it took on a life of its own! The incredible Billy Sheehan came down to the studio and played bass, and we reached out to tons of Jason's friends and peers, from all genres and eras, and amassed an army of friends to trade solos on this track. We left Jason's original demo solo where it was, where it shines to this day alongside so many of the players that love and look up to him. We were able to send this video to Jason on Christmas Day and bring some holiday cheer to him and his family! He loved it and christened it with the name we have today — 'Some Assembly Required.'"

For an insider's look on how Becker's guitar family came together for this harrowing tribute, allow Strauss to explain in this exclusive short!

For those who may not know of Jason Becker's legacy, we'd have to travel back to 1985 when 16-year-old guitarist, Becker, partnered up with Marty Friedman as the duo Cacophony. His success at such an early age was no coincidence, his metal mastery becoming a talking point amongst his peers, going on to support some of the biggest names in rock including David Lee Roth and create some huge guitar moments as a solo artist.

As Becker's career began to blossom, Jason was diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) in 1989 — at just 20 years old. As the disease progressed, Jason no longer could hold on to the instrument, but the urge to continue pushed on as he, amazingly, engineered his own way of writing music, a technique using "eye geometry" and chin movements, described further in the documentary on Becker's journey.

Head here to be fully inspired by the trailer for the film, Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet, a compilation of interviews, live footage, and more on the unbreakable spirit and the ingenious songwriting ability of the guitarist that influenced so many.

The guitar community has spoken and is asking for all of us to stand up and be an ally to Jason Becker and his family as he continues fighting this battle. There is an ongoing struggle to find a full-time caregiver, making proper help seem a hugely daunting challenge. Already saddled with the daily task of staying alive against all odds, there comes additional stress and worry for Jason and his family for all of the many out-of-pocket medical fees.

Keeping positive and consistently creating is essential for Becker, so we invite you to keep up with his latest creations through his website, www.JasonBecker.com and to visit here if you are able to donate to the Jason Becker Special Needs Trust.

A full list of guitarists and friends included in the creation of "Some Assembly Required":

Chris Broderick, Joe Bonamassa, Gus G, Paul Gilbert, Angel Vivaldi, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Rob Scallon, Jennifer Batten, Nili Brosh, Richie Kotzen, Marc Rizzo, Lari Basilio, Zakk Wylde, Alex Skolnick, Phil Demmel, NITA STRAUSS, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, Herman Li, Steve Lukather, Jared Dines. 

Drums were recorded by Josh Villalta; Bass by Billy Sheehan; Mixed + Mastered by Nick Sampson.

KORPIKLAANI - Release Brand New Single & Video, 'Aita'

Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI are happy to unleash 'Aita', the second single from their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024. 

'Aita' keeps up the full-speed ahead approach from the previous single, 'Saunaan'. The dizzying pace, a catchy chorus and a masterful violin/accordion duel make 'Aita' an absolutely irresistible tune that bears all trademarks the Finns are universally known and loved for. Folk metal at its best!

Composer Olli Vänskä commented: 
"'Aita' was actually composed as an instrumental track, or that was at least the intention. I sent a demo version to Jonne and when I was asking about it a week later, he told me "hell no!" and gave me the lyrics he wrote. And good lyrics, too! I'm very satisfied about the violin riff and how the folk interlude turned out as well. Lots of interesting stuff happening there!"

Front man Jonne Järvelä added:
"I got a very cool demo song from Olli to which I riffed with a guitar. Then a theme started to form in my head that I transformed into a song which was easy to write words to. 
In the lyrics, the main person meets an old familiar village man who has been on the road as journey man for a long time and returns to his home village. The man asks his friend all sorts of questions about what he has seen around the world, but the journey man only answers vaguely, but with wise lessons.
"

LISTEN TO 'AITA':
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/aita

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM RANKARUMPU:
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/rankarumpu

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'AITA' below

'Aita' credits:
Director - Tuukka Temonen
Producer - Jani Tiihonen
DOP - Aki Huttunen
Edit - Juha Kärkkäinen
Camera assistant - Eemeli Kelokorpi
Grip - Jani Tiihonen
Horse - Sävel-Nopsa
Special thanks to the owner of the horse - Tina Ottman.

KORPIKLAANI have massive touring plans for 2024, starting with an extensive UK tour with Alestorm and Heidevolk in February and March, two album release shows in Mexico on April 5th and 6th, followed by a North Amercan tour with Visions Of Atlantis & Illumishade (feat. members of Eluveitie) in April and May, a good number of big European Summer festivals and a European tour towards the end of the year. Scroll down for all confirmed dates.

RANKARUMPU NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024
w/ Visions Of Atlantis & Illumishade

08.04.    US    Reading  -   Reverb
09.04.    US    New York City  -  Gramercy Theatre
10.04.    US    Boston  -  Brighton Music Hall
11.04.    CA    Montreal  -  La Tulipe
12.04.    CA    Ottawa  -  Brass Monkey
13.04.    CA    Toronto  -  Phoenix Concert Theatre 
14.04.    US    Pontiac  -  The Crofoot
15.04.    US    Milwaukee   - Turner Hall
17.04.    US    Minneapolis  -  Skyway Theatre
18.04.    CA    Winnipeg  -  Park Theatre
19.04.    CA    Regina  -  The Exchange
20.04.    CA    Edmonton  -  Starlite Room
21.04.    CA    Calgary  -  Dickens 
23.04.    CA    Vancouver  -  Rickshaw Theatre
24.04.    US    Seattle  -  El Corazon
25.04.    US    Portland  -  BossaNova Ballroom
26.04.    US    San Francisco  -  DNA Lounge
27.04.    US    Los Angeles  -  1720
28.04.    US    San Diego  -  Brick By Brick
29.04.    US    Phoenix   - The Nile
01.05.    US    Denver  -  Gothic Theatre
02.05.    US    Lincoln  -  The Bourbon Theater
03.05.    US    Joliet  -  The Forge
04.05.    US    Pittsburgh  -  Mr Smalls Theatre
05.05.    US    Baltimore  -  Baltimore Soundstage

TICKETS: https://linktr.ee/rankarumpu_america_2024

KORPIKLAANI ONLINE:
https://linktr.ee/korpiklaani

BLAME MY YOUTH Charges Into Heartbreak with New Single “RUNNING”

Los Angeles, CA – Breakout alt-rock sensations, Blame My Youth, are back today with the next step in their sonic evolution, in the shape of brand new single, Running”.  Co-written and produced with Joey Moi (Nickelback, HARDY, Morgan Wallen) and Julio Tavarez (Bob Moses), the new track arrives hot on the heels of previously released single,"The Break", which dominated editorial playlists across streaming platforms and hit the Alternative radio airwaves this week. The two tracks are now packaged together on streaming platforms and can be streamed HERE. Fans can watch the official music video for “The Break”  HERE and watch the visualizer for "Running" below..

Running” is a track that encapsulates the turmoil of self-inflicted heartbreak, underscored by the band's seamless blend of raw emotion and anthemic rock energy, demonstrating what you can expect from their debut album coming later this year. Speaking on the inspiration behind today’s new release, Blame My Youth frontman and songwriter, Sean Van Vleet shares, 

 

“We wrote “Running” as a homage to the kinda heartbreak you do to yourself when you leave someone you know is way too good for you. They wanna stay, you wanna stay, but you fly too close to the fire lit by your own demons. I guess 'I stay running', to me, means you’re always chasing a feeling with someone rather than something real.”

After spending last year on the road with HARDY, 311, and AWOLNATION, Blame My Youth will be hitting the road this May for a string of dates across the US supporting Kid Kapichi. Beginning in Dallas, Texas on May 6th, the tour will hit a further 9 cities, including a show in the band’s hometown of Chicago on May 14th, before culminating in Washington DC on May 26th. Tickets for the tour are available now from www.blamemyyouth.com/shows

Blame My Youth

w/ Kid Kapichi

5/6/2024 - Dallas, TX HOB Dallas - Cambridge Room*         

5/7/2024 - Austin, TX - Antone's Nightclub* 

5/12/2024 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In*              

5/14/2024 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge*      

5/15/2024 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line*               

5/18/2024 - Cleveland, OH - HOB Cleveland - Cambridge Room*    

5/19/2024 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch*         

5/20/2024 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground*                 

5/22/2024 - New York City, NY - The Mercury Lounge*        

5/23/2024 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall*                       

5/26/2024 - Washington, D.C - Union Stage*

About Blame My Youth:

Lightning rarely strikes the same place twice, especially in the music industry. There are exceptions, though, and Sean Van Vleet is one of them. He formed Blame My Youth in 2020—a move that was solidified when the band’s first single “ Right Where You Belong” was selected as the closing credits theme on the GRAMMY-nominated soundtrack of Bill & Ted Face the Music

As if that wasn’t impressive enough, follow-up single “Fantastic picked up millions of streams and hit the Top 30 on the Active Rock radio charts. Their 2023 single “Prizefighter” rode high on US Alternative radio and their most recent single, “The Break” officially hit the airwaves earlier this week. It’s an incredible start that demonstrates just how well Van Vleet’s songs connect with people. 

That all came after a prolonged period when, following the demise of his previous band Empires, Van Vleet was writing a lot for other artists (All Time Low , Oliver Tree, PVRIS)—as well as over 200 songs in TV shows, high profile ad campaigns and video games—but rarely for himself. That changed when he began working closely with Billboard Top 100 Producer of 2023 (and Big Loud Rock co-founder) Joey Moi. Whereas before their working relationship was divided strictly between songwriter (Van Vleet) and producer (Moi), in the studio one day the pair inadvertently began writing together and realized how much they loved the process. The result was “The Break ”—the first of a number of songs Van Vleet and Moi have written together. Though infectious and upbeat, it’s also much more vulnerable and heart-torn than anything he’s ever made before, and signifies the start of what Van Vleet considers a brand new chapter for Blame My Youth

With 18 million cross-catalog streams and 9 million YouTube views to date and a debut album on the way later this year, it’s only going to get better and bigger for Blame My Youth from here.

SUICIDAL ANGELS - release new song 'Virtues Of Destruction'

Greek thrashers Suicidal Angels have released their brand new track 'Virtues Of Destruction', which is part of their upcoming, highly anticipated new album Profane Prayer, out on March 1st, 2024. The band also recently announced a UK tour set to take place this April, which is part of a wider European tour. Check out all the dates below!

Vocalist Nick commented,

"Our 3rd single just landed! Almost 2 weeks before our headline European tour, we are glad to share with you one more song from our new album 'Profane Prayer'! Play it loud and headbang along with the whole neighborhood!!!"

"The time has come! Finally, almost after 4 years, our 8th studio album is true and ready to unleash itself into the market, bringing you some new tunes to satisfy the needs and the appetites of the toughest audience! March the 1st 2024, this beast will be out, in digital and physical form in all of Nuclear Blast’s channels. We have returned and it will be killer!!!

Pre-order Profane Prayerhttps://suicidalangels.bfan.link/profane-prayer.ema
Watch the 'Virtues Of Destruction' lyric video below.
Stream 'Virtues Of Destruction': https://suicidalangels.bfan.link/virtues-of-destruction.ema

Watch the 'When the Lions Die' video: https://youtu.be/_ofxYJgSXAk?si=yPFIuaecTbddwOIL
Watch the 'Purified By Fire' video: https://youtu.be/85pPL_68NYc?si=XPcFwTPL8Z2DPlql  

A new generation of thrash metal youngsters has risen from the ashes of a club of titans like SlayerExodusKreator, and many more. Greek ambassadors supreme Suicidal Angels are one of the most jaw-dropping representatives of the injection of new blood. At the dawning of this coming spring, this four-piece of energetic thrashers will release their eighth studio album Profane Prayer four years after their previous attack Years Of Aggression. It marks their return to the Nuclear Blast family. ‘It feels like a homecoming’ confirms composer Nick Melissourgos (vocals, guitars) who started the band in 2001 when he was 16 years old.

Suicidal Angels went through a step-by-step development since their humble start in 2001. Not earlier than in 2007, they entered the studio to record their striking debut album Eternal Domination which caused a stir in the Hellenic scene. They were invited by Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ to do their first EU tour. This was only the beginning of a long era of growing popularity. Another milestone was supporting Kreator, resulting in a long-time friendship with Mille Petrozza. In 2010 Suicidal Angels even opened up for the Big Thrash 4 in Athens at Sonisphere and at the beginning of 2014, they finally undertook their first independent headline tour throughout Europe. Every two years they released new albums, continuing to tour widely. In the meantime, they conquered Asia, South America, and Europe and there is more to come.

SUICIDAL ANGELS are:
Nick Melissourgos | vocals, rhythm guitars
Gus Drax | guitars (lead)
Angelos Lelikakis | bass
Orfeas Tzortzopoulos | drums

Country Sensation Drake Milligan Releases Highly Anticipated EP Jukebox Songs

Today, breakout Country star and actor, Drake Milligan released his highly anticipated EP, Jukebox Songs. A nostalgic and one-of-a-kind record rooted in timelessness, Jukebox Songs features the Texas native’s “Don’t Leave Me Loving You” and “I Got A Problem.” Listen HERE

Following on the heels of Milligan’s appearance on America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League earlier this season, and produced by Trent Willmon, Jukebox Songs bridges Milligan’s unique melodic voice and fiery twang into four brand-new tracks.  

Milligan will also be releasing a short film titled “Drake Milligan in Girl Trouble,” featuring influencers Gabi Butler and Piper Lee, which will premiere on Tuesday, February 20 via YouTube followed by a livestream afterparty. The miniseries will serve as companions to the tracks to further enhance the immersive listening experience of Milligan’s latest body of work.  

“I’m so excited for everyone to hear Jukebox Songs, this project was a labor of love and brought out a new creative side of me,” said Milligan. “As an entertainer, there is nothing I love more than hearing people sing back to me at shows, and I can’t wait to perform these brand-new songs to audiences across the world this year.” 

Ahead of embarking as a special guest opener on 10 dates of Cody Johnson’s “The Leather Tour,” Milligan will also be making his first appearance in Germany and returning to the Country to Country (C2C) stage in Berlin, Rotterdam, Belfast, Glasgow and ending at The O2 Arena in London. 

With no signs of slowing down, fans can catch Milligan on America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League for a special season finale performance Monday, February 19, and throughout 2024 through a series of headlining shows, festivals, and more. 

About Drake Milligan:

Drake Milligan burst onto the national music stage entering the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart at #5 after dominating iTunes with his debut album, Dallas/Fort Worth, charting back-to-back #1 hits on the iTunes Country Songs Chart, #1 on iTunes All-Genre Chart and reclaimed the #1 spot on iTunes Country Albums Chart, all while simultaneously holding positions #1, #2, #3 and #5 on iTunes Country Video Chart. In the UK, Milligan’s debut album spent 11 consecutive weeks in the Top 20 of the Official Country Artists Albums Chart. A student of classic Country music with the swagger of early Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Fort Worth, Texas native is an electrifying entertainer who cites George Strait and Elvis Presley – the King of Country and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – as musical heroes, and his unique twist of traditional Country has been embraced by fans, peers and the media alike. Milligan has performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Grand Ole Opry, Stagecoach and CMA Music Festival, and earned high praise from People, BBC, USA Today, Parade, American Songwriter, CMT.com, Billboard, ET, Access Hollywood, Cosmopolitan, Cowgirl Magazine and Taste of Country. Following his Dallas/Fort Worth debut – named “One of the Best Country Albums of 2022” by Billboard and others – Milligan uncorked a Canadian Country Radio #1 in 2023 (“Honky Tonkin’ About” with The Reklaws), garnered 5 million views in just a few months with “Cowgirl For Christmas,” and headlined the massive New Year’s Eve celebration at the famed “World’s Largest Honky Tonk,” Billy Bob’s Texas, where he had also delivered two sold-out homecoming shows in the previous year. Looking ahead, the Stoney Creek Records phenom has dropped “Don’t Leave Me Loving You” – a timeless heartbreak ballad with a modern edge. His latest EP release titled, Jukebox Songs, features four all new tracks and was released on Friday, February 16. The acclaimed “Artist to Watch” (CMT, Pandora, etc.) also returned to his primetime TV roots for the America’s Got Talent spin-off show, America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League and hits the road alongside Cody Johnson on his 2024 U.S. arena tour.

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LAINEY WILSON RELEASES NEW SONG “COUNTRY’S COOL AGAIN” IN CONJUNCTION WITH US HEADLINING TOUR OF THE SAME NAME

Today, GRAMMY-award-winning singer songwriter and actress, Lainey Wilson released her highly anticipated track, “Country’s Cool Again.” The new song follows on the heels of Wilson’s first GRAMMY win for Best Country Album earlier this month, before she embarks on her sophomore headlining, “Country’s Cool Again” US domestic tour kicking off on May 31. Listen BELOW.

Co-written by the iconic, ‘Heart Wranglers,’ Trannie Anderson and Dallas Wilson, along with Wilson’s band leader Aslan Freeman, the track is also produced by GRAMMY-award-winning producer, Jay Joyce. 

“Country’s Cool Again” highlights the revival of the Country way of life. Southern, but with her signature flare, the song bridges elements of Rock, Americana, and Country into an instant classic showcasing Wilson’s Western roots and upbringing.

“I’m so excited for everyone to hear ‘Country’s Cool Again.’ This song is a welcome to everyone who’s wanting in on the Western way of life. For a lot of us, Country music isn’t just a genre, it’s our livelihood,” said Wilson. “Thank you to my amazing collaborators and my producer for helping me bring the idea of this song to life. Country’s Cool Again y’all!”

With no sign of slowing down, Wilson is also set to head overseas for her “Lainey Wilson: Live” shows across Australia and Europe in March and April along with a handful of festivals throughout the year. For a full list of show dates, please visit www.laineywilson.com.

About Lainey Wilson:
GRAMMY award winning, prolific singer-songwriter, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm and praise of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as ‘Entertainer of the Year,’ the Louisiana native has made a name for herself as one of music’s hottest and most sought-after artists of this generation. Nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams in Nashville, she earned her first PLATINUM certified song, and won over legions of fans across the globe with her signature sound and aesthetic, blending traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. Wilson, with six No.1 songs to date, has become the lead female artist with the most No.1’s this decade along with two GRAMMY nominations. Making her acting debut in Season 5 of Paramount’s smash hit series Yellowstone, Wilson has become a triple-threat in the industry, claiming the roles of singer, songwriter, and actress.

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NYC's Otherworldly Things release striking 'Heavy Dream Cycle' EP via Magic Door Record Label

"A tantalising upbeat British beat offering for discerning music connoisseurs and lay-men alike... High-energy feel-good music, this is as infectious as The Kinks and The Monkees ever were... loaded with new vigour and vitality, coupled with classic power pop stylings, synchronous drum-guitar sequences and tight delivery" ~ The Spill Magazine

NYC rock outfit Otherworldly Things presents their 'Heavy Dream Cycle' EP, an irresistible 5-track offering released via Montclair, NJ-based Magic Door Records. This comes hot on the trail of the lead single 'Time Turns To Memories', a song inspired by old photo albums, missing loved-ones, and missed opportunities to better know your family.

Formed in 2014, Otherworldly Things would deliver their debut concert in great company, opening for Buzzcocks at New York City's Irving Plaza in April 2015, even before releasing their debut album. This four-piece is made up of Jim Browne(guitar, lead and backing vocals, violin), Matt Revie (guitar, keyboards, glockenspiel), Jason Binnick (bass, backing vocals, keyboards, cello) and Travis Harrison (drums, percussion).

It's been a few years since the band's first full-length album 'Beeline to the A-List', released in 2017 with some of the material recorded at Brooklyn's legendary BC Studio, run by Martin Bisi, Like many artists, Covid and its lockdowns put a dent in any tangible plans for the band. Additional material was recorded by bassist Jason Binnick and former drummer Kevin Hudson, who ended up moving out of New York during the pandemic. The band ultimately went on hiatus... until now..

As the world began to return to normal, Jim Browne spearheaded the effort to record new material at Serious Business Records in Brooklyn with Travis Harrison (Guided By Voices, Built To Spill), who also joins the band on drums and percussion, adding some notable pizzazz. This EP was mastered at Listen Up Studios by Jamal Ruhe (Guided by Voices, Phoebe Bridgers, Death, Jimmy Eat World, Misfits).

"I wrote 'Tired of Monsters' in 2020 when you couldn’t turn on the news without seeing one form of monster or another. I wrote 'No Use' shortly after. We first recorded those two songs, along with 'Work Out Right', which I had written much earlier. On this song, I play a repeated note on the very violin that my grandfather bought with him when they moved from Ireland to Harlem in 1926," explains Jim Browne.    

"Having just three songs recorded, I thought to myself that this is neither a single nor EP. Then I wrote 'Time Turns to Memories', a big sounding recording that we pulled out all the bells and whistles for. I had the song 'Escape' kicking around for a long time. I recorded it live to tape at Jason’s and said it needs some ambient noise added. Jason picked up a cello, which I didn’t even know he owned and laid down a great track.  That’s when I knew we had a complete and really good EP."

As of February 16, the 'Heavy Dream Cycle' EP is available from fine online music platforms, including Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon.  The full EP can be ordered directly from the band.

CREDITS
Jim Browne - Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals, Violin
Matt Revie - Guitar, Keyboards, Glockenspiel
Jason Binnick - Bass, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Cello
Travis Harrison - Drums, Percussion
All songs written by Jim Browne
Recorded at Serious Business Studios (Brooklyn, NY)
Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Travis Harrison at Serious Business Studios
Mastered by Jamal Ruhe at Listen Up Studios
Artist photos by Julia Khoroshilov
Single cover photo by Renée LoBue
Single and EP cover design by Ray Ketchem


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High On Fire announce new album 'Cometh the Storm'

Iconic U.S. rock band, High on Fire , will release its new LP, ' Cometh the Storm ', on April 19 via MNRK Heavy. The GRAMMY Award-winning group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, recorded ' Cometh the Storm ' at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts with producer Kurt Ballou. The 11-song effort -- the band's ninth studio album -- marks the release of the first new High on Fire music since 2018's 'Electric Messiah' and the first to feature drummer  Coady Willis (Big Business, Murder City Devils), alongside bassist Jeff Matz , and guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike .

'Cometh the Storm ' is advanced by the lead track, "Burning Down", and a haunting, fever dream video, directed by Lars Kristoffer Hormander.

 “Burning Down” kicks off with a classic Pike riff,” says  Jeff Matz . “I think this song harkens back to the early High On Fire sound, but infused with fresh, new elements. It has a killer groove that you can really sink into. The body of the song took shape in our PNW rehearsal space, and we came up with the bridge/solo section and finalized the arrangement while we were at GodCity. Kurt Ballou’s input as a producer was also hugely helpful. His keen ears and fresh perspective were invaluable in making this album.”

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 “I think this band’s always had a really good drive,” states Matt Pike . “It’s a different entity. It’s its own thing. Which, I think, makes all of us very proud to be a part of it. It’s not an average band.”

 

“Being a fan of each other’s bands for a long time, it feels like all bets are off and anything goes which is a liberating feeling,” shares Willis . “That feeling of making something out of all of these imperfect parts and it becomes this magical, weird, new idea that none of us ever anticipated. Against all odds. That’s the joy of it.”

 

 “It’s interesting, whenever there’s a lineup change in a band,” offers producer Kurt Ballou . “It can take a little while to rebuild. But it’s also an opportunity to reinvigorate the band and I think that’s what’s happened here.”

Make Sure to Release New Album "June" on 4/12, Share "Infinite Rail"

Auburn, Alabama's Make Sure, the project of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Aubrey Jackson, will release the sophomore albumJune on April 12. Pre-order it here.

Today, the Alabama-based artist has dropped the new single "Infinite Rail." Listen below

If you are a child of the '80s and '90s, you will want to listen up and pay attention to this one!

"'Infinite Rail' is a nod to an old cheat code featured in the Tony Hawk skateboarding video games," the artist says. "You could turn it on to make your character have flawless balance. I thought that was a tongue-in-cheek way of talking about maintaining healthy behaviors in my own life."

On his second record for Tooth & Nail Records, singer/songwriter Joshua Jackson provides another helping of spiritual and conversational indie rock in his latest offering June. Following his label debut, 2021's Ninjutsu, Jackson returns with a more expansive sonic palette without sacrificing the emotional vulnerability and intimacy that has defined his work for more than a decade. Balancing an evening-drive-with-the-windows-down soundscape with yearning lyrics, these songs work from the understanding of hurt, but in spite of it, they speak "I can still get up and try." From end to end, June is filled with deeply empathetic songwriting and marks Jackson as an artist of great heart and talent.

Lightworker Announce New Album "How the Beautiful Decay" + Share "First Light" Video

San Francisco's Lightworker Joe Calderon [vocals], Grayson Hurd[guitar], and Ryan Johnson [drums]  will drop their new album How the Beautiful Decay on April 19 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for "First Light." Watch it below.

"As a band, each member hit a rough patch at least once the last few years," Lightworker explain. "The song broaches on those struggles with unflinching honesty about where our minds went. However, no matter how vivid and intrusive those thoughts became, hanging on for a glimpse of the next day was a simple yet powerful reminder that life is a gift of peaks and valleys worth experiencing."

"When we were first discussing the musical direction and what the record would be about, the title How The Beautiful Decay popped into my head and stayed there," shares Hurd about the album's overall vibe. "'Decay' suggests changing and withering over time. Often, you don't notice until years down the line that it started a long time ago. We noticed the decay happening in our own lives slowly but surely during the pandemic — we couldn't see friends and family and we were stuck in our homes for a period, not sure what to do. It wasn't until we had begun writing the record when we really noticed the effect this change had taken on us, for better or worse.  

"The title encompasses what we were going through and had gone through over the prior two years. The record is about recognizing the beauty in the world, but still acknowledging the darkness without fear and doing whatever you can to find a way through it."

Lightworker first emerged with the Resilience EP in 2017. Their signature sound cemented on 2020's full-length debut, Fury by Failure. It tallied over a million streams powered up by the likes of "Empyre," "The Willing Martyr," and "Words Dissolve" [feat. Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King]. Meanwhile, a 2021 cover of the Hoobastank hit "Crawling in the Dark" maintained their momentum. During 2022, they recorded How The Beautiful Decay with Beau Burchell of Saosin in the producer's chair. The musicians made a conscious decision to let their heavier impulses lead the way in the studio. As a result, How the Beautiful Decay is a master class in beautiful brutality.

Lightworker will also embark on a short tour with Eyes Set To Kill next month. All confirmed dates are below.

LIGHTWORKER ON TOUR:
WITH EYES SET TO KILL:

3/8 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfields
3/9 — Fresno, CA — Full Circle Brewing 
3/10 — West Hollywood, CA — Whisky A Go Go
3/21 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
3/22 — Denver, CO — HQ
3/23 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
3/24 — Las Vegas, NV — SINWAVE 

Georgia-based UK avant-pop artist NICK HUDSON unveils 'Khevsureti' single, previewing new album 'Kanda Teenage Honey'

“Beautifully written, recorded, produced and arranged... all complimented by vocal that lives up to the same standard. No cheating, no fronting, just honest crafted musicality”  ~ Billy Gould (Faith No More)

"Kanda Teenage Honey is shockingly emotional, thoughtfully orchestrated and wonderfully curious lyrically. It is a record for true music lovers" ~ Jamie Stewart (Xiu Xiu)

"There isn’t really anyone making music like Nick Hudson“ ~ The Quietus

“Nick Hudson is a unique talent. His song writing and performances are breathtaking.  He is long overdue being heard by a wider audience. This solo album is a peak in an already stellar career” ~ Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai)

"Scott Walker channeling Coil” ~ MOJO Magazine

"Genius” - BBC Radio (BBC Introducing)

British alternative pop artist  Nick Hudson presents 'Khevsureti', the second single from his forthcoming album 'Kanda Teenage Honey', following up the lead track 'For My Silence'.

Recorded largely in Georgia under the shadow of the Ukraine war, featuring some incredible Georgian musicians in a huge former Soviet movie studio, this album was recorded and engineered by Ilya Lukashev at Leno Studio and Sano Studio in Tbilisi. and then mixed by Toby Driver and mastered to analogue tape by Paul Pascoe at Church Road Studios in Hove.

"I started writing 'Khevsureti' the day I arrived in Tbilisi in 2021; early January, as icicles dangled from the cliffs by a frozen waterfall. It was the last song to be completed. Khevsureti is a mountainous region in Northern Georgia by the Chechen border. I try to repair here as often as possible to escape the chugging white noise of the city. The whole area thrums with a pagan energy that balances nature’s serenity and brutality in the true essence of the sublime," says Nick Hudson.

"Despite being ostensibly an Orthodox country, animal sacrifices are still performed here on sacred pagan days.  There is a necropolis right by the Chechen border – one of the most intense sites I've ever visited.  Every time I visit the region, I encounter some mode of profundity. I wrote a lot of the album up here, often in dreams and visions infused by the mountain air, hallucinating bears and taking long midnight walks into a night unsullied by light pollution. So this song is a secular hymn of gratitude to the region for being kind to me in moments of grief and providing glimpses of Herzogian ecstasy in spells of joy."

Directed, filmed and edited by Nick Hudson, this video was filmed in various locations in Georgia: Korsha, the Abudelauri Lakes, Roshka, the Datvisjvari Pass, Shatili and Tbilisi.

A prolific figure on the UK music scene, Hudson released his latest album 'Font Of Human Fractures' in 2021, followed by the 'K69996ROMA:EP' later that year. His band The Academy of Sun had released their opus album 'The Quiet Earth' the year before.

Nick's vast output also encompasses painting, film, and a novel. Hudson has also collaborated with Wayne Hussey (The Mission), Matthew Seligman (Bowie, Tori Amos, Morrissey), members of Kayo Dot, David Tibet (Current 93), Asva, queercore icon GB Jones, as well as Massive Attack's Shara Nelson. Apart from touring 3 continents, highlights include shows with Mogwai, Toby Driver and Keith Abrams (Kayo Dot), and Timba Harris (Mr Bungle, Amanda Palmer).

Hudson also just released his book 'The Land Exists So The Seas Don't Argue'. Limited to 50 numbered and signed copies, this is the first volume of his lyrical output over a decade, encompassing five albums plus ephemera  – satellite poems that inhabit the same world as each of the primary cosmologies. This collection embodies a searing intensity and unity of vision - paganism, queer love, grief, death, ecstasy, radical politics, social satire, hymns to nature, her rhythms and forces. The book also features a foreword by renowned Scottish author Chris Kelso.

On February 15, the 'Khevsureti' single will be available on Bandcamp, followed by other platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music. The full album 'Kanda Teenage Honey' will be released on March 15.

CREDITS
Composed, produced and arranged by Nick Hudson
Nick Hudson – voice, programming, string arrangements, foley, filing cabinet, piano, Soma Ether, Faemi 1M
Lizzy Carey – all strings.
Wolfgang Dubieniec – moods.
Ilya Lukashev – foley, filing cabinet
Engineered by Ilya Lukashev and Nick Hudson at Leno and Sano Studios, Tbilisi
Produced by Nick Hudson
Mixed by Toby Driver in NYC
Mastered by Paul Pascoe at Church Road Studios, Hove, UK
Video directed, filmed and edited by Nick Hudson
Single cover artwork by Kenneth Anger
Artist photography by @_Carl_Solomon_
Rings in the photos by @Fauda.Silver

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Enter Shikari Announce Free Livestream of Belgium Show on Monday, February 19

Enter Shikari are announcing news of a free livestream of their upcoming show in Belgium on Monday, February 19. The livestream will capture the sold-out opening night of the band's European run at one of the tour's more intimate venues, AB in Brussels. It's a venue with which the band have a long history, and released a 2 x vinyl LP official bootleg of a show from it in 2019.

The band are currently midway through their biggest ever UK tour which has been receiving raves reviews, with The Guardiangiving it four stars and saying it "feels like the beginning of Enter Shikari's greatest chapter."

Set a reminder for the livestream here. Full details below.

Earlier this month Enter Shikari released the single 'Losing My Grip' (feat Jason Butler from Fever 333) ahead of the band’s UK & EU arena tour dates in support of the UK #1 album A Kiss for the Whole World.

The band's UK tour is a ground-breaking tour during which £1 from every ticket sale will be donated to the Music Venue Trust in support of grassroots venues. They will return to the US to wow fans at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple in May

The full run of tour dates is below. Remaining tickets are on sale now here.

US Festival Appearances

May 12 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome To Rockville 2024

May 16 - Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple 2024

Enter Shikari's new album A Kiss for the Whole World heralds their most vibrant, direct and life-affirming work so far – a record that has been a hit with fans and critics alike. Drawing rave reviews from the likes of Clash, Classic Rock, Kerrang!, The Line of Best Fit, Louder, NME, Rock Sound, Rolling Stone UK, The Times and Upset – as well as significant radio support from Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and Kerrang! Radio, along with MTV and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch – it has struck a chord with the Enter Shikari faithful as well as welcoming in swathes of new fans.

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

Enter Shikari's new album A Kiss for the Whole World heralds their most vibrant, direct and life-affirming work so far – a record that has been a hit with fans and critics alike. Drawing rave reviews from the likes of Clash, Classic Rock, Kerrang!, The Line of Best Fit, Louder, NME, Rock Sound, Rolling Stone UK, The Times and Upset – as well as significant radio support from Absolute Radio, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and Kerrang! Radio, along with MTV and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch – it has struck a chord with the Enter Shikari faithful as well as welcoming in swathes of new fans.

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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Boston Manor Share "Container" Video

It marks the first new music from the band in 2024 as they make their return in impassioned and ambitious mood. Full of thrust and intention, "Container" is rich with depth and groove, offering an early signpost to where their sound is taking them next: from parallel universes to personal growth, vivid dreamscapes to raw grief.

Lead singer Henry Cox says, "'Container' explores the idea of second chances, the panic that sets in knowing you need to change your world before it's too late, and you get swallowed up and lost forever. It's about the stagnancy of life creeping up on you and how that can bring about change."

Change is a color that Boston Manor wear well, and "Container" signals the first step in a bold and inspiring new journey.

Working with long-time producer Larry Hibbitt, alongside engineer Alex O'Donovan, the band switched recording from London to the leafier pastures of the home counties. "Because Larry lives out in the countryside now, it was a way different environment and way different experience recording this time," lead guitarist Mike Cunniff remembers.

There's a brightness to "Container" that feels like purposeful about-turn from the darkness of [2022 album] Datura.

As a band known for using their music to make bigger statements about society, "Container" is by contrast a look inwards, as they harness the uplifting power of their music and the communion it creates.

Cox concludes, "I think it's really important to write something that people can be immersed in and find some sort of solace in."

Hear "Container" on streaming services here 

 PHOTO CREDIT:  Megan Doherty 

Dayseeker Announce "Replica" Acoustic Album + Share "Burial Plot" (Feat. Caleb Shomo)

Southern California's DAYSEEKER  Rory Rodriguez [vocals], Gino Sgambelluri [guitar], Ramone Valerio [bass], and Zac Mayfield [drums] — are pleased to announce their forthcoming acoustic album Replica, which arrives digitally on April 19 and physically on June 14 via Spinefarm. Pre-save it here

The stripped down, intimate renditions of familiar fan favorites highlight the band's songcraft and allow the listener to experience Dayseeker in an entirely new way. The collection also includes an Evanescence cover and appearances from Holding Absence's Lucas Woodland and indie artist Amber DeLaRosa.

To accompany the news, the band has shared the visualizer for "Burial Plot" (Feat. Caleb Shomo of Beartooth). Listen and watch below

This gorgeous version's heft comes from the restraint, refined instrumentation and the high impact vocal interplay.

"'Burial Plot (Acoustic)' is our third rendition that's officially been released so we knew we had to make it special and interesting for our fans," says Rodriguez. "Caleb Shomo absolutely helped transform this song and it's one of our favorites."

Commenting on the album itself, Rodriguez says, "Replica is one of our favorite releases to date. It completely shows a new side to our band and the kind of music we're capable of creating."

Replica is the somewhat unexpected (yet welcomed) result of a specific gig in 2022, when the band's gear overheated at Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Thinking on his feet, Rodriguez grabbed an acoustic guitar from the van, plugged in, and performed "Without Me." Soon, he had pulled together a five-song set on the fly as thousands of fans flocked to the stage.
 
"“I felt like we let people down, but I had so many friends say, 'Everyone will remember the day your equipment stopped working and you still played the set as a really special moment’,'" he recalls. "It felt natural for our songs. We usually will do extra tracks for a Deluxe version or re-release, but we decided to commit to an entire acoustic album this time."

Dayseeker will also embark on a headline tour this spring. The tour kicks off April 19 in Tampa and runs through May 25 in San Diego. All dates are below, including spring festival appearances, such as Rockfest, Earthday Birthday, and more. Polaris, Rain City Drive, Avoid, and Ayron Jones are set to appear at select dates on the bill, as well.

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DAYSEEKER ON TOUR:
WITH POLARIS, RAIN CITY DRIVE, AVOID, + AYRON JONES:

4/19 — Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena (98 ROCKFEST) %
4/20 — Orlando, FL — Central Florida Fairgrounds (Earthday Birthday) %
4/22 — Columbia, SC — The Senate &@
4/23 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa &@
4/25 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center (WDHA’s Rock The Rock Fest) %
4/26 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena (98 Rock Spring Thing) %
4/27 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World %
4/29 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks *+@
4/30 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere’s Entertainment Center *+@
5/1 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection *+@
5/3 — Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum (Hog Fest) %
5/4 — Saint Paul, MN — Xcel Energy Center (93X Twin City Takeover) %
5/5 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom *+@
5/7 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s *+@
5/8 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal *+@
5/10 — New Orleans, LA — House of Blues @
5/11 — Birmingham, AL — Iron City *+@
5/12 — Little Rock, AR — Little Rock Music Hall *+@
5/14 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater *+@
5/15 — Oklahoma City, OK — Town Theatre *+@
5/16 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral *@
5/18 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom +@
5/19 — Bloomington, IL — Castle Theater *+@
5/22 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater *+@
5/23 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre *+@
5/24 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl *+@
5/25 — San Diego, CA — Soma *+@
%Dayseeker only
*Polaris
+Rain City Drive
&Ayron Jones
@Avoid 

Dayseeker are a quiet killer. The band has steadily built a buzz over the past several years — and they have reached a tipping point. Dayseeker have become a scene standout with 2019's Sleeptalk, which was hailed by Alternative Press as  "a warm and welcome release to higher ground" and as "much needed fresh air into the post-hardcore scene.

The album has gone on to accumulate over 125 million streams, and it positioned the band as a formidable force — and one that is primed to take its next big leap. In 2021, the band dropped a deluxe version of Sleeptalk, featuring four reimagined versions of album tracks, which offered fans a fresh and unique take on songs they already love. It also demonstrated the depth and breadth of the band's creative vision, scope, and possibilities. However, Dark Sun catapulted the band beyond the scene's stratosphere. The album is out now via Spinefarm and is at 80 millions streams.

Ponte Del Diavolo Premiere Debut Album

Ponte Del Diavolo bridge the gap between two nefarious corners of the underworld. On their debut album, these death dealers weld doom and black metal into a towering new wave of art that's as cruel and mesmerizing as Italy's infamous Devil's Bridge. 

Fire Blades from the Tomb comes out Friday, February 15. But you can listen to the entire album today on our YouTube channel. 

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Ponte Del Diavolo are blessed with a taste for the dark arts. The hammering drum fills and sludgy riffs could send the blackest of hearts to the grave, but "Covenant" adds gloomy clarinet and an ominous foghorn of theremin to their dance with the devil.

Having two bassists blesses Ponte Del Diavolo with an earthshaking foundation. But Fire Blades from the Tomb plums the romantic decadence that throbs underground their home city of Turin. The video for "Demone" starts off as a sexy crime drama, only to slowly unravel into occult bloodlust. 

"Everything is nothing", chants Erba Del Diavolo, luring you behind "Nocturnal Veil". Her croon is so seductive that you might mistake her for Siousxie Soux. That is, until she bears her fangs with a bloodcurdling shriek.  

"Fire Blades From The Tomb is finally out!" says Ponte Del Diavolo. "We are happy to announce our first work for Season of Mist and it is an immense honor for us.


"In a relatively short time, we tried to unify two opposite musical worlds -  the most violent black metal and the solemnity of the deepest doom -  via a huge stream of consciousness. 

"The fruit of this union has led to a result we did not expect, but we are sure will touch the chords of many of you who will listen to it."

Praise for Ponte Del Diavolo and Fire Blades from the Tomb

"A rhythm section that sounds like thundering hooves; music that dangerously rings and swirls, like fleeing from something fatal" - No Clean Singing

"What strikes me most about the album is the sheer genre bending ability of this band. One minute, you think that you are listening to Doom Metal, and then turn the screw and another sound materializes" - Metal Temple

"Not your average metal release...Surprisingly catchy, with many memorable parts that stick in the brain early on, Fire Blades from the Tomb is an album that makes a powerful impression" - Wonderbox Metal

To celebrate the arrival of Fire Blades from the Tomb, Ponte Del Diavolo are going on a tour of their home country. Starting next week, these doomy demons will play 11 shows across Italy on what's setting out to be only the first leg of touring behind their new album. This run of dates includes appearances at Molto Male Fest and Frantic Fest, where they'll perform alongside the likes of Bongzilla and Marduk. 

Along the way, the band will also make a special stop in Switzerland.

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO bridges the gap between two separate worlds.

The Italian band proposes a Doom / Black metal sound with old-school roots, adding a modern and outside the box background. The female voice - with strong dark wave influences - is the lyric corpus of this strongly esoteric project. The solid presence of two bassists creates the massive foundation for the rhythmic guitar, everything marked by a raw and dynamic drumming.

Mystery of Mystery / Secret Live Session marked the quintet’s debut EP. It was recorded live and without editing at Dracma Studio with the producer L’Ossario in their home base of Turin in March 2020."I" was released on the web by Iopan Records. It was soon followed by their second single, "The Wickedest Woman In the World".

At the end of 2021, Ponte Del Diavolo recorded their second EP, Sancta Menstruis at Deepest Sea Studio in Turin with Danilo Battocchio. The first single,  "The Unborn", arrived in February 2022.

The band's third EP, Ave Scintilla!, was also recorded in Turin. This time around, they reconvened at Dracma Studio with L'Ossario.

Now that they've signed with Season of Mist, Ponte Del Diavolo are ready to release their debut album. Fire Blades From the Tomb  forges classic, cultish doom metal with modern bents of post-punk. Lead single and opening track “Demone” is whipped along by a boiled black bass line and dark-wave induced vocals.

Prepare to cross over into the Italian dark arts.

Line-up
Elena Camusso (as Erba Del Diavolo) - Vocals
Alessio Caruso (as Krhura) - Bass
Andrea l'Abbate (as Kratom) - Bass
Stefano Franchina (as Segale Cornuta) - Drums
Rocco Scuzzarella (as Nerium) - Guitars

Guest Musicians
Andrea l'Abbate - Synth on 'Covenant'.
Lucynine - Theremin on 'Covenant'.
Vittorio Sabelli - Clarinet on 'Covenant', 'Red as the sex of She who lives in death' & 'Nocturnal veil'.
Davide Straccione - Vocals on 'The weeping song'.

Recording Studio
Deepest Sea Studio

Producer & Sound Engineer
Danilo Battocchio

Mixing & Mastering Studio / Engineer
Lunatech Sounds / Dimitris Douvras

Cover Art
Laura Nardelli

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pontedeldiavolo3847

Management & Booking Contact:
pontedeldiavoloofficial@gmail.com
Enrico Giannone: enrico@kickagency.com

Available Formats:
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