THE VELDT shares 'Live at KEXP' performance following release of ROBIN GUTHRIE-produced 'Illuminated 1989' LP

March 20, 2024

After a lifetime pursuing the creation of fantastic music and bringing it to their fans in person, The Veldt presents what their much-anticipated live session at Seattle'sKEXP, hosted by Larry Mizell, Jr. Filmed in December 2024, this was the final stop on their recent West coast tour.

On the trail of their 'Illuminated 1989' album, recently released via Little Cloud Records and 5BC Records, The Veldt's core members of Daniel Chavis (vocals, guitar), Danny Chavis (lead guitar) and Hayato Nakao (guitar) are joined here by Alex Cox (bass), LG Galleon (guitar), Martin Neuman (guitar) and Dale Miller(drums).

Formed in North Carolina in the 1980s, their heady and sensual blend of shoegaze and progressive soul, dreamy soundscapes and infectious grooves makes them stand out among the world's most notable first-wave shoegaze bands. Here at KEXP, they perform five tracks that exemplify their extraordinary sound: 'The Everlasting Gobstopper', 'Aurora Borealis', 'In A Quiet Room', 'Forever Green' and 'Joi'.

'Illuminated 1989' album is the original 1989 full-length record produced by Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie, who also remastered this album for vinyl. Originally intended to be the band's first album, their label Capitol Records shelved the recording and sent them back into the studio with producer Lincoln Fong (Moose, Piroshka), resulting in their first album released with the title 'Marigolds'.

Surrounding the album,The Veldt shared videos for 'Angel Heart', 'The Everlasting Gobstopper' and 'Shallow by Shallow', featuring footage filmed live at the Ritz in NYC by Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins (The Veldt had been opening for them). Most recently, they shared the seductive 'Aurora Borealis Remix' - the B-side to their 'Aurora Borealis' 7" single, featuring Elizabeth Fraser cameo on backing vocals.

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

The Veldt's journey is fascinating. Performing since they were children, the Chavis brothers’ musical roots lead back to the church and southern juke-joints, and listening to music that included gospel, Motown and Pink Floyd. The Veldt formed in the late 80’s in Raleigh amongst the legendary North Carolina music scene of the time, initially signing with Mammoth Records - leading to a chain of major-label relationships that took the group across Europe and the U.S. playing shows with the likes of Throwing Muses, Pixies, Cocteau Twins and Jesus & Mary Chain.

After moving from Raleigh to New York, they briefly performed as Apollo Heights before returning to their original name The Veldt. Other notable releases include 'The Shocking Fuzz Of Your Electric Fur' EP (2017) and the album 'Entropy is the Mainline to God' (2022).

Over the years, The Veldt has collaborated with TV On The Radio, Mos Def, Lady Miss Kier (Deee-Lite), A.R.Kane and toured or played with Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Pixies, Throwing Muses, Echo & The Bunnymen, Cocteau Twins, Manic Street Preachers, Phantogram, Modern English, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Oasis, Chuck D, Living Colour and Schooly D.

The 'Illuminated 1989' album is out now on limited edition translucent pink or clear vinyl with a gatefold sleeve. It is also available from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

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

WATCH HUNTERGIRL’S GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT SHINE ON NBC’s THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

March 19, 2024

19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records/BMG vocal powerhouse HunterGirl delivered a raw, emotional and star-making performance of her debut radio single “Ain’t About You” on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday.

Spotlighting her Grand Ole Opry debut earlier this month, the teary-eyed but fiercely beautiful performance invoked an impassioned, lively standing ovation from the packed-out Opry house - a bucket list wish she’s been dreaming of her whole life. For a glimpse into her emotional debut, watch her “My Opry Debut” episode Below.

Just named to CMT’s esteemed Next Women of Country, the “Artist to Watch” (Country Now, Wide Open Country) and American Idol runner-up is “...transcending from talented aspiring artist, to make her first steps toward the big leagues” (Billboard), proving she’s a “major, major new talent” (MusicRow).

Up next, the talented songstress will join Luke Bryan on his 2024 “Mind Of A Country Boy" Tour this summer, make her return to Nashville’s CMA Fest on June 7 as well as debut at Tortuga Music Festival on April 5 and Faster Horses Festival on July 21.

**HunterGirl making her Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, March 2, 2024**
Photo credit: (c) Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

About HunterGirl:

America’s sweetheart, vocal powerhouse, and esteemed songwriter HunterGirl has been performing since she was three years old and writing songs since she was nine. In her teens, she honed her craft by performing at venues across the United States and working with veteran non-profits such as Operation Song, Freedom Sings and A Soldier’s Child, using music therapy to help numerous vets transform their stories into songs. After high school, she moved to Nashville and immediately started playing gigs at Lower Broadway’s most famous venues including Tootsie’s, Rippy’s, Jason Aldean’s Bar, The Listening Room, and HonkyTonk Central, winning songwriting contests such as “Nash Next” and the prestigious “Nashville Songwriter Association International” in her spare time. Recently, she competed and placed second on the star-making competition series American Idol, where she delivered standout performances and won the hearts of millions across the country including Idol judge and Country superstar Luke Bryan who proclaimed her the “new age Miranda Lambert” and his “favorite female Country voice.” After topping the iTunes All Genre and Country charts with her wistful “Red Bird,” HunterGirl has been a guest on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly & Ryan as well as shared the stage with Country superstars Old Dominion, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans and more. Now, with the release of “Ain’t About You” that’s currently climbing the country radio charts, HunterGirl - who was just named to CMT’s esteemed Next Women of Country, made her Grand Ole Opry debut that earned her a lively standing ovation and will hit the road on Luke Bryan’s “Mind Of A Country Boy" Tour this summer - becomes the first female country artist in over 30 years to write her debut radio single by herself. Praised by People for her “incredible voice” and CMT for her “soaring vocals and superstar potential,” “Ain’t About You” “rises above toxic comparison and insecurity” (Taste of Country) “with universal relevance” (Billboard). Chronicling “her current moment of transcending from talented aspiring artist to make her first steps toward the big leagues” (Billboard), HunterGirl - “a major, major new talent” (MusicRow) - is poised to become Country’s next big female artist.

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ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE Unleashes Music Video for New Single, "Vanquishing Spirit"

March 19, 2024

Richmond war metal duo ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE will release their third full-length, 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire,' on April 19, 2024 via Profound Lore Records! The band is now unleashing the second single from the offering, "Vanquishing Spirit," along with a vicious performance video! The clip was directed and edited by Dan Wagner and can be found below.

The band comments, ""The Antichrist Siege Machine reveals our next single from 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire,' "Vanquishing Spirit." We are thankful to have worked with our longtime co-conspirator, Daniel Wagner to create the music video also presented with the single. An assault upon the believers, forced to bear witness to the power of hateful spirit!"

Pre-orders are now live for 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire' HERE.

In addition, ASM will be laying waste to North America on a spring run in support of 1349 and label-mates SPECTRAL WOUND along with SPIRIT POSSESSION. The trek will kick off on May 20 in Toronto, ON and will conclude on May 30 in Grand Rapids, MI. The full itinerary can be found below and tickets are now on sale!

Prior to the tour, ASM will be performing in Portland, OR on April 19 and Seattle, WA on April 20.

The band also recently announced a headlining record release show in their hometown of Richmond, VA on May 18, 2024 at The Warehouse.

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE North American Tour Dates:

04/19: Portland, OR @ High Water Mark (w/ Spite, Porphyion, Cystic)

04/20: Seattle, WA @ Clock Out Lounge (w/ Spite, Enthronement, Cystic)

05/18: Richmond, VA @ The Warehouse **Record Release Show**

(w/ 1349, SPECTRAL WOUND, SPIRIT POSSESSION):

05/20: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

05/21: Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD

05/22: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs

05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

05/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

05/26: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply **

05/28: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop

05/29: Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue

05/30: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

** No Spirit Possession

As the mighty Evil has come to man, so has ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE summoning the darkness with their third LP, 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire,' set for release on April 19. Expanding upon the latent evil in their hearts and inspired by the prophecies of Old, ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE cast their lot with the demons of Hell. Each track on 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire' bears the banner of violence and chaos, furthering the duo’s commitment to utter brutality.

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE have solidified support within the underground and after a highly successful touring cycle in support of their previous LP 'Purifying Blade,' the band will focus on the live assaults in co-ordinance with 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire.' Following many sold out shows in the US and Europe, including multiple runs in the US on their own with multiple fest appearances (MDF, Psycho Las Vegas, NWTF, Mass Destruction, Destroying Texas to name some), several dates as direct support to Emperor, and US tour runs with bands such bands as Demilich and Miasmatic Necrosis. Also part of the 'Purifying Blade' campaign the band have conquered Europe on a UK/IRE tour with Full Of Hell, and a full European tour with labelmates Spirit Possession.

'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire' was recorded and mixed by Matt Michel at Viva Studio with vocal recording by Bob Quirk and mastering by Arthur Rizk. Album art by Burney.

ASM Lineup:

SB: Drums, Vocals

RZ: Guitars

Recording & Mixing: Matt Michel at Viva Studio with vocal recording by Bob Quirk

Mastering: Arthur Rizk

Photos: Dan Wagner

Artwork: Burney

Pre-order: https://linktr.ee/asmeternal

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UADA Unveils New Music Video for "Retraversing the Void," Kicking Off North American Tour This Week

March 19, 2024

Enigmatic black metal masters UADA are now unveiling a mind-bending new music video for the song, "Retraversing the Void," which is taken from the band's latest full-length, 'Crepuscule Natura.' The evocative clip can be found below.

UADA comments, "Originally filmed in 2021 and then re-filmed in 2023, the story of 'Retraversing the Void' spins light on the ever-old cliche' tale of rising from the fall.

"As life is full of ups and downs, it is of utmost importance to remember our worth, dedication, and inner potential so that we may understand the universes plan in guiding us along our path.

"While it may be common to feel lost from time to time, we must know we are always where we are meant to be in order to learn from the experiences life presents.

"We hope the symbolism within provides an awakening analogy of opening our perception to the balance of all things as well as the ability to listen to the greater powers (be it the higher-self, an ancestral messenger, or perhaps a deity known as one of many gods) who often speak upon deaf ears.

"We are all the substance that is and ever was."

The video comes just in time to kick off UADA's upcoming Western U.S. tour! The band will be supporting ROTTING CHRIST in the Pacific Northwest and Canada from March 25 - April 1. UADA will be book-ending the trek with a run of headlining shows from March 22 - March 24 on the West Coast and then will hit the Midwest from April 3 - April 7. ABIGAIL WILLIAMS will be support on all dates while DEATH SUPPORT will join the final leg. The full itinerary can be found below!

In addition, UADA will also be appearing at Milwaukee Metal Fest on Friday, May 17.

'Crepuscule Natura,' was released worldwide on September 8, 2023 via Eisenwald and isavailable HERE. The album was named among the best albums of 2023 by Knotfest, This Day in Metal, Riff Riot, Metal Sucks, Metal Hammer Germany, and many others!

UADA North American Tour Dates 2024:

(w/ Abigail Williams):

03/22: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s

03/23: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Blue Lagoon

03/24: San Francisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods

(w/ Rotting Christ + Abigail Williams):

03/25: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

03/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

03/27: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater

03/29: Calgary, AB @ Dickens

03/30: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room

03/31: Regina, SK @ The Exchange

04/01: Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater

(w/ Abigail Williams + Death Support)

04/03: Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium

04/04: Bismark, ND @ Amvets

04/05: Billings, MT @ Thirsty Street Brewing

04/06: Bozeman, MT @ Fillings Station

04/07: Missoula, MT @ Monks Bar

U.S. Festival Appearances:

05/17: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

Ever since the cloaked Pacific Northwest band appeared on the music radar, UADA has always been electrified by both polar worlds. Their echelon was stark and meaningful. Within the stretch of three albums as well as dense and triumphant live shows across the globe, they have not only spiked the map of extreme metal music but their unrelenting touring schedule and unbridled will to push forward into new horizons has also earned them a reception in all the extremes imaginable, be it worship or spite.

Five sonic vessels form the nucleus of 'Crepuscule Natura,' and within it`s 41 minutes, the record easily creates a sonic and aesthetic bridge between the band`s debut, 'Devoid of Light' (2016), and their sophomore effort 'Cult of a Dying Sun' (2018), only to forge onward upon the relentless path set forth with 'Djinn' (2020). Here, a more refined and muscular, yet no less melodic stronghold awaits. On 'Crepuscule Natura,' UADA provides all their memorable hooks, tasteful leads, and riding blasts in their distinct style, balancing their epic surging melodies with powerful spurts of aggression. Just like the band's smoke-heavy shows, the momentum and emphasis of their craft always stays grandiose, mythical, and triumphant – all the while making sure to birth a couple of new fan favorites and soon-to-be staple live songs.

'Crepuscule Natura', once again graced by the artwork of legendary Kris Verwimp and photography by Peter Beste, shows UADA on fire to unleash the marrow of black heavy metal.

Album Credits:

All music by UADA

Mixed and Mastered by Jake Superchi at Obsidian Spells

Album Cover & Moon emblem by Kris Verwimp

Photography by Peter Beste

Layout by Valkenstijn

Released via Eisenwald

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Digital album released on September 8, 2023

CD formats to be shipped on or around September 15, 2023

Vinyl formats to be shipped on or around November 3, 2023

SYLOSIS - Release Official Live Video For 'Poison For The Lost' Filmed In London

March 18, 2024

Ahead of their upcoming UK and Ireland headline tour this April, modern metal heavyweights SYLOSIS have released a live video for 'Poison For The Lost', taken from their last full-length album, A Sign Of Things To Come. The video was filmed during the band's set supporting labelmates Malevolence in London last year.

Watch the official live video for 'Poison For The Lost' below.

Catch SYLOSIS live this April on their first headline tour of the UK and Ireland in eight years. Support from on all dates comes from Burner and Harbinger.

All remaining tickets are available now at sylosis-band.com

SYLOSIS is
Josh Middleton - vocals, guitar
Alex Bailey - guitar
Conor Marshall - bass
Ali Richardson - drums

Marillion Announce Live Album + Share First Single — LISTEN

March 18, 2024

earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of Marillion's An Hour Before It’s Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023, an audio-visual masterpiece showcasing the band's 2022 studio album An Hour Before It's Dark in its entirety.

Listen to "Reprogram the Gene (Live in Port Zélande 2023)" Below.

Since 2002, Marillion has welcomed their dedicated fans to very special weekends every two years: the Marillion weekend. On three consecutive nights, Marillion performs different shows with different setlists — each night, a full album is played from start to finish, including fan favorites and rarities. Fans travel from all over the world to be part of these truly amazing nights.

From Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2023, the Marillion weekend took place at Center Parcs, Port Zélande, The Netherlands.

On Saturday night, Marillion performed their latest album An Hour Before It’s Dark in its entirety. Their impressive live shows, with stunning projections and laser effects, add to Marillion's reputation as being one of the leading musicians of today.

An Hour Before It's Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023 will be released physically on 2CD Digipak, Blu-ray Digipak , DVD Digipakand, for the first time, 3LP Heavyweight Vinyl. Pre-order it HERE.

Founded in 1979, British rock band Marillion have, over the course of 20 studio albums, become one of the most commercially successful progressive rock bands of the 1980s and are still one of the most outstanding representatives of their genre. Marillion embraced the potential of the internet for both their commercial approach and to interact with their audience, long before most of their peers. They are purveyors of soulful, powerful, and deeply-moving music, with a long-standing reputation of impressive live shows and an imposing, faithful and loyal global fan base.

Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen Shares "The Wolf" Video

March 18, 2024

NEW SOLO ALBUM INFINITY NOW ARRIVES MAY 3 VIA RISE RECORDS

NEW TOUR DATES ON DECK

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN will drop his latest solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records. Pre-save it here.

Today, Wallen has shared the video for "The Wolf." Watch it Below.

"'The Wolf' is a song and a concept that I felt a lot of us can identify with," Wallen says. "We've all known those people that for whatever reason we just can't break ourselves away from them. An addiction on every level, all the while knowing it's a toxic situation. You break all those promises to yourself that you'll stay away, but ultimately there you are again."

Commenting on the video, he shares, "The video for 'The Wolf' was shot in a beautiful house in south Nashville. Directed by Courtney Dellafiora, we wanted an intimate look and setting that was reminiscent of waking from a dream in the middle of the night, and then grabbing the guitar and playing the song. The most exciting thing of all with getting to work with 'Bane,' the real live wolf actor and his amazing training staff for the shoot! That was a first for me, and I couldn't be happier how the video turned out."

Wallen will return to the road this spring. All dates are below.

KEITH WALLEN ON TOUR:
4/25 — Bloomington, IL — Castle Theatre+
4/26 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood+
4/27 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre
4/28 — Oconomowoc, WI — Rally Point+
4/30 — Joliet, IL — The Forge+
5/1 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere's+
5/2 — Pittsburgh, PA — Crafthouse+
5/3 — South Bend, IN — Four Winds Field++
5/4 — La Crosse, WI — Loggers Stadium Park++
5/7 — Greenville, SC — The Radio Room+++
5/8 — Savannah, GA — Victory North+++
5/13 — Dothan, AL — Dothan Civic Center++++
5/15 — Clarksville, TN — FM Bank Arena++++
5/16 — Johnson, TN — Freedom Hall Civic Center++++
7/12 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater+++++
7/13 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall+++++
7/14 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman+++++
7/15 — Springfield, MO — The Regency+++++
7/16 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's+++++
7/21 — Hartford, CT — Websiter Theater+++++
7/22 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club+++++
7/24 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC+++++
7/25 — Richmond, VA — The National+++++
7/26 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre+++++
7/27 — Knoxville, TN — The Concourse+++++
+Direct Support for Through Fire
++Supporting Seether
+++Direct Support for 10 Years
++++Supporting Breaking Benjamin and Daughtry
+++++Supporting Citizen Soldier and Icon For Hire

ABOUT KEITH WALLEN:
Keith Wallen is a prolific songwriter responsible for soaring melodies and hypnotic hooks heard across modern rock radio. The West Virginia-born troubadour uses his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of '80s favorites like The Police and Depeche Mode to the big moody riffs of '90s grunge heroes like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots.

His co-writing collaborations include compositions with Saint Asonia, Fuel, We Came As Romans, Red, Dorothy, and Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's Love And Death. Wallen bares his soul as a solo artist with earnest resolve, powering his honest anthems with commanding vocals.

A former member of Adelitas Way, Keith was among his first calls when Benjamin Burnley decided to reform and reconfigure his band. Dark Before Dawn, Breaking Benjamin's powerhouse comeback, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Ember followed in 2018.

Keith's self-produced acoustic and piano-driven Allies EP arrived in 2014. His debut solo album, 2021'sThis World Or The Next, featured "Dream Away," a song streamed 1.4M times on Spotify alone. His second solo album, Infinity Now, includes production and co-writing contributions from Kevin Thrasher (RIVALS, Jelly Roll) and work with Dan Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker) and Andrew Baylis (Sleeping With Sirens, Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert).

Produced by Kevin Thrasher (Jelly Roll, RIVALS) and mixed by Joel Wanasek (Rain City Drive, Scott Stapp), Keith's sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, extends a warm invitation into the singer/songwriter's heart and mind. Hard rock bombast meets intimate pensiveness via engaging songs like "Blackout," "Strings," and first single, "Headspace Holiday."

As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist or songwriting collaborator, the common threads through Keith Wallen's work are honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit.

A Killer's Confession Share "Greed" Video

March 18, 2024

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, newly signed to MNRK HEAVY, have shared the video for their new single "Greed."

Watch it Below.

The song mixes a keyboard loop with guitar stomp — making it an instant addition to ALL of your Spotify playlists. Conceptually, it addresses a very relatable and topical issue — don't get caught up in death scrolling because life does not begin at the end of your wrist, phone in hand, focused on your feed. It truly begins when your phone is tucked in your back pocket.

"'Greed' is one of the seven deadly sins," says vocalist and mastermind Waylon Reavis. "I'm not talking to any victim. It's more of a warning. Social media is all-encompassing. People get greedy and flex for attention. Other than the band, I try to stay off social media as much as I can. Everyone flaunts what they have, and followers or 'friends' base their lives on this rat race. Don't let it get a hold of you. You can't take any of these material things with you. Personally, I won't let it be the death of me."

Overall, A Killer's Confession explore the captivating repugnance of true crime, set to a soundtrack of melodic hard rock dosed with elements of metal and industrial, on their forthcoming album, the details of which will be announced in due course.

After three seminal albums with Mushroomhead, Reavis retreated from music, only for it to draw him back in 2016. He resurfaced at the helm of A Killer's Confession, delivering three cult favorite albums — Unbroken [2017], The Indifference of Good Men [2019], and Remember [2021]. Along the way, the band tallied tens of millions of streams in addition to collaborating with everyone from Brian "Head" Welch of Korn and Love And Death to Chad Gray of Mudvayne and HELLYEAH. Joined by bassist JP Cross, guitarist James Skritch, and the duo drums of Will Spodnik and Kegan King, they also captivated crowds on tour.

During 2022, Waylon experienced an epiphany. "I had never thought about following a concept like this before," he said. "However, I decided to focus, live up to the name, and be A Killer's Confession."

A Killer's Confession are on the road. All dates are below, including a trio of appearances with Mudvayne.

A KILLER'S CONFESSION ON TOUR:
3/15 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou's
3/16 — Portland, OR — Dante's
3/18 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
3/20 — Reno, NV — Virginia Street Brewhouse
3/21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Leatherheads
3/23 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
3/24 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
3/25 — Denver, CO — Moon Room
3/27 — Dallas, TX — Sundown at Granada
3/28 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
3/29 — Kansas City, MO — Vivo Live
3/31 — Lakewood, IL — The Winchester
5/11 — Grantville, PA — Hollywood Casino*
5/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club*
5/18 — Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort Casino*
*With Mudvayne

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.

NONEXISTER Release Debut Album + Share Video For "Storm"

March 17, 2024

NONEXISTER have released their debut album Demons on, March 15

To mark the occasion, the Zurich based quintet has unveiled the video for their new single, "Storm," a song which encompasses everything that defines NONEXISTER's music: It's dark, intense, and a little dystopian, featuring an infectious guitar riff and plenty of electronic noise.

Sound engineer and co-band leader Marco Neeser says, "In production, I first created a noisy industrial atmosphere to set the mood for the song, and then I let this emblematic riff hit, which drives the song."

"Storm" highlights the rising global threat of right-wing extremism.

Singer Nik Leuthold states, "What's happening right now sometimes feels like a global re-run of 1930s Europe. It's frightening. However, in my lyrics, I'm always interested in the bigger picture — in this case extremism and sectarianism in general. It's too easy to simply blame it on frustration; convenient lies, victimhood, and self-righteousness are attractive to many people. But I'm sure most of them would be scared to death if it actually came to the point they are currently shouting about."

Since their first single, "Your Pain Up My Veins," the band has consistently released captivating, cinematic videos, winning numerous awards including the California Music Video & Film Award, the Global Music Award and the Europe Music Award, among others. Their latest offering is just as compelling as its predecessors: you can watch the video for "Storm" here.

Leuthold says of the video, "I really wanted to make this video with Dave Bullivant after seeing how nuanced and multi-layered he can be with a given theme on 'How Do You Dare.' When it comes to right-wing extremism, it can very quickly become trite or cliché, but once again he has managed to convey the song's subject matter in a very subtle way. Yet he has illustrated the underlying threat so powerfully with his stark black and white images, which sometimes remind me of the movie Sin City. I think Dave has once again created an extraordinary work of art."

Director Dave Bullivant says, "This track speaks so eloquently on the dangers of rising extremism in its various guises and how easily people can be drawn into a situation that they may later regret. The lure of community, power and acceptance can so often override one's sense of morality. I wanted to abstract this idea and portray the inner conflict of two friends encountering a roaring mob. We shot using a pretty unique camera, there are only two of this model that have been modified to only shoot black and white. We then took this unique camera and did something no one has ever done before, and shot the final scene using only UltraViolet light. The resulting image is truly unique and quite beautiful."

After six singles, the band is proud to present their work in its entirety. Demons is a collection of the first creative phase as NONEXISTER, the essence of all that inspired them from the beginning. The band is beyond excited that this twisted, gnarly beauty is finally going out into the world.

Leuthold says, "I'm over the moon that our debut album Demons is finally out. It's been a long journey and I'm very proud of the result. Working with Marco has been a great stroke of luck, taking us both into worlds we wouldn't have gotten to on our own. And so many great people have helped shape the final product, tweaking every detail so that this baby is now a true beauty."

Neeser shares his enthusiasm, saying, "We are happy to finally announce the release of our debut album Demons. We have been working on it for several years and are proud of the result. It's dark, disturbing, dynamic, full of contrasts, and deeply emotional."

Demons will be released via the band's own label, with distribution via The Orchard, digitally, on CD and on transparent vinyl (which includes a
bonus track). You can purchase here.

NIGHT VERSES Completes Their Sonic Odyssey 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' Out Now Via Equal Vision Records

March 17, 2024

"Night Verses still shreds" - Metal Injection

"re-establishes the band as one of the most rightfully revered among progressive metal." - Knotfest.com

"a beast-mode reintroduction to venerated guitarist Nick DePirro." - Guitar World

"a phenomenal return from one of our generation’s most thrilling progressive rock acts" - Boolin Tunes

"Night Verses is still the gold standard for technical instrumental music" - Everything Is Noise

"Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night further cements Night Verses as one of the standout acts in instrumental metal today" - Metal Storm

"Finely tuned and expertly executed, instrumental metal has long needed a true champion.....NIGHT VERSES is that champion and Every Sound… is that proof." - Distorted Sound

Prog-metal visionaries Night Verses have today unveiled their complete double album 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night', now available in full via Equal Vision Records. The release of Part 2 concludes the band's expansive musical journey that began with the lauded release of Part 1 last September with the full album now being available across all streaming platforms HERE

In addition to the full album, Night Verses have also dropped visualizer for focus track 'Plague Dancer' (watch below) which follows the momentum of their recent hit 'Glitching Prisms', which featured guest vocals from Incubus’s Brandon Boyd. The album's intricate soundscape is further enriched by collaborations with Justin Chancellor of Tool, Author and Punisher, and Anthony Green of Circa Survive.

Night Verses share: “We are beyond grateful to finally have this album out as a whole. We spent 5 years writing it and covered a lot of territory that was completely new for us, especially when it came to making each collaboration unique. Ultimately it was meant to be enjoyed as one piece, so we are excited for our fans to hear this body of work start to finish in its entirety. This one specifically sounds best in motion: Driving through the desert, skating by the beach, etc. We definitely recommend committing to the full hour completely immersed with headphones or in a decent car stereo, it’s not intended to be listened to on an iPhone speaker."

'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' is a reflection of Night Verses’ dedication to pushing the envelope and creating a fully immersive listening experience. Fans can now explore the depth and breadth of the band's ambitious auditory experience in full for the first time .

Listen to 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' now on all major streaming platforms, and let the music transport you to new dimensions of prog-metal excellence.

Night Verses will be hitting the road in support of their new album. Starting with Kill Iconic Festival in California on March 23rd, they then head to Europe to support Tool throughout May and June, return to the US to play Post Festival in Indiana in July, then head to the UK to play Arctangent Festival in August. For full dates and routing head to nightverses.com

ABOUT NIGHT VERSES:

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

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

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

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

Stripping the Pistol Unleashes New Single "Black Reflections" Featured in New Film "The Throwback" starring Will Sasso with Bobby Lee Out Now

March 17, 2024

Get ready to rock as the dynamic band Stripping the Pistol drops their debut single, "Black Reflections," today alongside the release of the highly anticipated movie, "The Throwback"!

“'Black Reflections': violence, manipulation, and getting dragged into someone else’s chaos leaving us to fight an internal battle in our heads. All the while leaving our soul and what makes us happy in the darkness,” says Kevin Cherello, one of the band's vocalist.

Known for their electrifying sound and raw energy, Stripping the Pistol doesn't disappoint with "Black Reflections." The song's pulsating rhythm and intense lyrics perfectly complement the cinematic experience of "The Throwback," creating a seamless fusion of music and visuals.

This band is about straight-in-your-face rock n’ roll. Stripping the Pistol formed with the intention of breaking the rules. The Chicago band blends aggression with melody. The seamless interplay of the dueling vocalists is balanced by the precision, power, and energy of the music.

"The Throwback," written, directed and produced by Mario Garcia along with producer Michael Alfier, is a film about a married couple who are thrown into a crisis when the wife, an under-appreciated and stressed "supermom," suffers a post-traumatic breakdown causing her to regress to her college-age, party-girl self.

WATCH Stripping the Pistol - "Black Reflections" [Official Lyric Video]

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About "The Throwback"
Hold on tight for a midlife rollercoaster like no other in “The Throwback.” Full of
fun nostalgia and relevant references, “The Throwback” explores universal
themes that will resonate with its intended audience in a hilarious way. “The
Throwback” illuminates the poignant realization that while dreams may shift
and paths may diverge, the essence of family and the power of love remain
steadfast, guiding us through the complexities of growth, self-discovery, and
the beautifully messy adventure called life. “The Throwback” boasts a
talented, funny and diverse cast with loyal fans. The film is the directorial
debut of writer and director, Mario Garcia.

NECROPHOBIC Shares New Music Video for "Mirrors of a Thousand Lakes," New Album Out Now

March 17, 2024

"Necrophobic’s take on black metal has always skewed more melodic and surprisingly accessible compared to their contemporaries. While the black metal influence is there, hints of Iron Maiden and Mercyful Fate still peek through..." - Metal Insider

"...the strongest album that Necrophobic has released during their late-career surge." - Angry Metal Guy

"ln The Twilight Grey' will still conjure demons and summon darkness, but within a world of deep textures and deeper thoughts. Their best album since the debut..." - Blabbermouth

"...fast, fierce, and yet surprisingly melodic." - Bravewords

ORDER // STREAM // DOWNLOAD

Swedish blackened death metal masters NECROPHOBIC are pleased to finally share their tenth studio album, which officially hits the streets and streaming services everywhere today, March 15, via Century Media Records!

To celebrate this release, NECROPHOBIC is now sharing a brand new music video for the single "Mirrors of a Thousand Lakes." The footage was taken from one of the band's rare club shows at M.A.U. Club in Germany back in January 2024 by Paloosa Productions. The performance had such a positive impact on the band that they decided to preserve it and turn it into a “road video” that happened in the magic of the moment that evening. Watch it Below.

'In the Twilight Grey' is now available HERE and can be found in the following formats:

Ltd. Deluxe Gatefold combat green 2LP & LP-Booklet & Poster incl. 2 bonus tracks (1.000x)

Gatefold black LP

Gatefold dark green LP (300x)

Ltd. CD Mediabook (comes with a special, extended booklet and 2 bonus tracks)

Standard CD Jewelcase

Digital album

Enigmatically titled 'In the Twilight Grey,' NECROPHOBIC’s tenth studio album immediately asserts its separation from everything that has gone before. Colder and more biting than recent efforts, the album is full of brutish metal songs, hewn from unnamed obsidian horrors.

NECROPHOBIC has always been a dynamic and daring band. 'In the Twilight Grey' hammers the Swedish blackened death metal masters' boldness home via some of the most hard-hitting and direct songs they have ever recorded. Equally, the new album is home to several songs that push NECROPHOBIC’s music down strange, new avenues. Fueled by the dark side, lead guitarist Sebastian Ramstedt understands the importance of retaining the essence of the band’s early days, even as the means of expression continues to evolve.

Yet again 'In the Twilight Grey' was produced, mixed and mastered by Fredrik Folkare (of death metal icons Unleashed) at Chrome Studios, Stockholm and engineered in close collaboration by Folkare and the band themselves. For the artwork they teamed up with Jens Rydén, another likeminded and highly regarded institution from the Swedish metal scene.

With over thirty years of active, nefarious service under their spikes and bulletbelts, NECROPHOBIC are undisputed legends of the death and black metal scene. Formed in 1989 by drummer Joakim Sterner, the Stockholm blackhearts propagated a singular and fearless vision from the very start.

Eschewing the self-conscious amateurism and primitive sonics that many of their peers held dear, NECROPHOBIC established a bold and vivid identity of their own, conjuring a densely melodic, but endlessly wicked take on macabre extreme metal that countless lesser bands have since emulated.

You can take a deep dive into their history via the rereleases of their entire back catalogue that Century Media Records made available in 2022 HERE.

Line-Up:

Johan Bergebäck - Rhythm guitar

Joakim Sterner - Drums

Sebastian Ramstedt - Lead guitar

Anders Strokirk - Vocals

Tobias Cristiansson - Bass

Cover Artist + Photos: Jens Rydén

Production, Mixing, Mastering: Fredrik Folkare @ Chrome Studios

Engineering: Fredrik Folkare + Necrophobic

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MY DYING BRIDE | release new single and video 'The 2nd of Three Bells'

March 17, 2024

WHO WILL BE MY SUN WHEN THE DAY BREAKS?
WHO WILL BE MY SUN AS THE MORNING WAKES?

British death-doom legends, My Dying Bride, recently announced their 15th studio album, A Mortal Binding, which is set to be released on 19th April. Today, the Yorkshire based sextet have revealed the second single from the record. The solemn, mournful track titled 'The 2nd of Three Bells' comes accompanied by a richly gothic video directed by Daniel Gray.

My Dying Bride's Andrew Craighan commented,

"The 2nd of three Bells see the band in a more musical performance role juxtaposed with artistic metaphor of the struggles between the deathknell itself and the lust for life’s brief joys."

You can pre-order A Mortal Binding here: https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/a-mortal-binding
Listen to 'The 2nd of Three Bells': https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/the-2nd-of-three-bells
Watch the 'The 2nd of Three Bells' video below.

A Mortal Binding, the much-anticipated follow-up to The Ghost of Orion (2020) finds the Yorkshire-based quintet delighting in anxiety, loss, and toil to resplendent effect. From the raw distress of 'Her Dominion' and twisted horror of 'Thornwyck Hymn' to the funerary violins of the 11-minute monolith 'The Apocalyptist' and the classic-feeling 'The 2nd of Three Bells', A Mortal Binding is pinnacle My Dying Bride. If Songs of Darkness, Words of Light (2004) elevated the band to new heights and A Map of All Our Failures(2012) expanded upon the group’s mid-tens grandeur, then A Mortal Binding stages My Dying Bride’s next exultant phase of elegiac misery.

A Mortal Binding formats:

CD jewelcase
Vinyl 2LP gatefold - green
Vinyl 2LP gatefold - red w/ black smoke
Vinyl 2LP gatefold - clear w/ black smoke

My Dying Bride hired The Ghost of Orion studio wizard Mark Mynett to produce, mix, and master A Mortal Binding. The group holed up at Mynett’s Mynetaur Productions(Paradise Lost, Rotting Christ) in Manchester, UK, where they tracked the album consecutively from July to September 2023.

For over three decades, My Dying Bride from West Yorkshire have been the voice of the hopeless and broken, combining haunting sounds with crushing misery and melancholy. With their signature sound they've shaped the doom metal scene like barely any other act and integrated both soft violin melodies and violent death metal growls into their music, whilst always staying strictly loyal to themselves. And since the early Nineties, the band's masterminds and founding members Andrew Craighan and Aaron Stainthorpe forged beautiful grief into studio albums with songs of epic length. As My Dying Bride edge past their 33rd year, they’re aging gracefully, remaining as vital and heart-wrenching as ever. The flower withers once more on My Dying Bride’s upcoming new record A Mortal Binding, due out on 19th April 2024.

My Dying Bride are:
Aaron Stainthorpe | vocals
Andrew Craighan | guitars
Lena Abé | bass
Shaun MacGowan | keyboards / violin
Neil Blanchett | guitars
Dan Mullins | drums

DEVOLVER | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIRD SINGLE, 'AT ANY COST' + NEW RECORD NON COMPOS MENTIS OUT THIS SPRING

March 17, 2024

Alberta metal band DEVOLVER blends groovy metalcore and melodic death metal, creating a unique sound that appeals to fans of modern metal genres while embracing their old-school influences, and wearing them on their sleeve. Fueled by a passion that can only be understood by seeing their unbridled live performance, they are ready to make waves across the metal scene.

Today, the band releases their third single entitled 'At Any Cost' off the band's upcoming album, Non Compos Mentis. For this record, the band wanted to present the highest quality sound by enlisting newfound friend and collaborator Mark Lewis. Recording of the album was tracked in the band's home studio and at Lewis' Nashville studio where he completed the remaining mixing and mastering.

DEVOLVER states, "The bulk of 'At Any Cost' has existed for almost 10 years but was buried in a hard drive until recently. When we decided which songs would be selected for this record, we showed our producer Mark Lewis this one and he was adamant that it had to be included. With a little work, it became a clear choice for a single. We've already been playing it live for a while so we've had a chance to see people's reactions, and we're very excited to spread it to the masses. Anybody who saw us last year might recognize it."

Vocalist Chris Brown adds about the lyrical content, "'At Any Cost' explores greed and the mortal costs of war. It's a reminder that people with power often send those without it to fight for land, wealth, or more power, with little regard for human life. This song asks the question: 'What is your life worth to the ones aiming the cannon?'."

Stream the new single 'At Any Cost' on all platforms now at: https://hypeddit.com/devolver/atanycost

Watch the music video for 'At Any Cost', below.

With influences that range from AT THE GATES and CHILDREN OF BODOM, to PANTERA and WHITECHAPEL, DEVOLVER has a unique identity that bridges the gap between the old-school melodic death metal that dominated the 90's and 00's, and the new school of tight, relentless metalcore we see thriving today. While it can be hard to pin down their sound, this blend of grooves and infectious hooks has garnered them a rapidly growing fanbase across a wide swath of the metal community. Their ability to shift fluidly among these styles, coupled with their signature brand of live entertainment, makes it easy to see why they're on a path to success.

Non Compos Mentis is tentatively scheduled for a Spring 2024 release. Stay tuned for more information.

DEVOLVER is:
Jaylen Elias | Bass
Jayde Penner | Guitar
Devin Babcock | Guitar
Bevin Booth | Drums,
Chris Brown | Vocals

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https://www.facebook.com/DevolverMusic
https://www.tiktok.com/@devolvermusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yMVP2LjoUklw3dh45mV9S?si=MuIccwR-QOSRMCB18OojMA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqxEK1ZlRqnKHmVhnrBn4w

Imminence Share Title Track From New Album "The Black"

March 17, 2024

Hailing from the south coast of Sweden, the trailblazing alternative metalcore ensemble Imminence have boldly carved their niche in the heavy music realm in recent years. Defying all expectations, the quintet has meticulously crafted a sonic tapestry that transcends the boundaries of the genre. Their brave fusion of classical string arrangements interwoven with the raw power of ferocious Scandinavian metal creates a captivating auditory experience. In both sound and visuals, Imminence emerge as a beacon of innovation and excitement, establishing themselves not just as a band, but as pioneers charting new territories in the ever-evolving musical landscape.

Fronted by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström and bassist Christian Höijer, Imminence are set to unleash their musical prowess with their upcoming album The Black.

Brace yourselves and take a deep breath as Imminence prepare us for a great plunge into the depths of The Black, an audacious promise of an unparalleled musical odyssey that defies convention and invites you to embark on the rise of a new genre classic.

Up front to the album release in merely a month, Imminence announces the new single and title track "The Black,". Listen Below.

The album arrives on April 12. Pre-order it here.

Imminence opened a fresh chapter last year with five singles releasing since June 2023. The new tracks have quickly achieved millions of streams, worldwide attention and a rapid growth in social media following. These latest compositions stand as a testament to Imminence's evolution, marking some of their most innovative and progressive work to date. Venturing into a darker and more orchestral realm, the band continues to redefine the boundaries of the modern alternative scene. Imminence's exploration is more than just music; it's a daring descent into uncharted territories, solidifying their position as pioneers in the landscape of unique and highly innovative musical expressions.

Imminence recently embarked on their very first tour in North America and the response was nothing short of extraordinary. In a mere 48 hours, the entire tour was sold out and venues upgraded not just once but twice. This swift and overwhelming success solidified Imminence's status as one of the most sought-after acts in the international music scene. Over 2024, Imminence will make their return to the stage, bringing ”The Black Tour” over USA in April & May and Europe in October, including performances at anchor festivals such as Sonic Temple, Welcome To Rockville, Download Festival, Full Force, Greenfield, Sweden Rock Festival, Resurrection Fest, Sweden Rock Festival and many more.

Closing the chapter on Heaven In Hiding, the band unveiled an exclusive Deluxe Edition release. The band continued their ascent with attention-grabbing Live In Studio recordings, triggering viral sensations across social media platforms. Witnessing an impressive growth of over 100,000 followers and millions of streams in just a few months in 2023, Imminence's impact remains unstoppable.

Boasting four full-length studio albums, +250 million streams, a combined online following of +700,000, and nearing the 900,000 monthly Spotify listeners mark, Imminence is set to take the throne as the new force within the modern alternative music scene.

From Sweden with love.

IMMINENCE ON TOUR:
4/23 — Dallas, TX — The Studio At The Factory
4/24 — Austin, TX — Empire Garage
4/26 — Albuquerque, NM — Sister Bar
4/27 — Phoenix, AZ — The Nile
4/28 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/29 — Sacramento, CA — Aces of Spades
4/30 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall
5/1 — Seattle, WA — The Neptune
5/3 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Grand At The Complex
5/4 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
5/6 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
5/7 — St. Louis, MO — Hawthorn
5/8 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
5/10 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/12 — Atlanta, GA — Terminal West
5/13 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre
5/14 — Richmond, VA — Broadberry
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
5/16 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
5/17 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC
5/18 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
*Festival Appearance

Make Sure Share "Burning Heap" Video

March 17, 2024

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

Today, they have shared the video for "Burning Heap."

Watch it Below.

"'Burning Heap' is a song that was written with a lot of fire behind it. It's admitting, 'I'm still not okay, I have a lot to work on, and the kindest thing you can do right now is leave me alone."

Make Sure just confirmed an appearance at AudioFeed Festival this summer. The event takes place at Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Illinois from July 4-7.

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.

Windwaker Drop "Enter the Wall" EP + Share "The Wall" Video

March 17, 2024

Australia's WINDWAKER — vocalist Liam Guinane, guitarist Jesse Crofts, bassist Indey Salvestro, drummer Chris Lalic, and synths/samples specialist Connor Robins — have dropped the new, four-song EP Enter the Wall today, February 15, via Fearless Records. Get it here.

The band has shared the video for "The Wall." Watch it Below.

"The Wall" is a fusion of technical guitars with sporadic synths that makes this song so unsettling yet satisfying. The song is built around a southern hip-hop groove led with a mixture of gravely raps and manic screams, evolving around a backdrop of unrelenting metal passages. The track is as fun as it is fierce.

Lyrically, the song is a "reference to staring absently into a void," the band states. Windwaker continue. "It's the moment when reality crumbles away around you, leaving you with nothing but your own thoughts. Visually, it paints the picture of a person sitting in a dimly lit room at night as a black hole mercilessly sucks away the environment around them piece by piece. The main hook repeats twice in the same way a thought circulates in your mind. It always leads back to the same conclusion, setting off that thought again, and again, and again..."

Windwaker released their Fearless Records debut Love Language in 2022.

Stay tuned for even more new music from the band... because it's coming.

Half Me Share "Nothing To Lose But The Chains" Video

March 17, 2024

Reject conformity, embrace anomaly.

Half Me released the video for their visceral new single "Nothing Left To Lose But The Chains" and continue their mission of modern synthesis of metalcore new and old.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

"Half Me have unveiled a monstrous statement of intent" — 8/10 Metal Hammer

"SOMA is how you get attention. Soma is how you make people notice you" — GBHBL

"Extremely well-written, well-produced, and well-performed on every front" — The Soundboard Reviews

Stream, order their full-length SOMA now as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Silvan Petersen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums

MESSER Releases New Single "Throw it Away" in Dolby Atmos + Official Music Video ; Announce Tour Dates with Through Fire and Keith Wallen!

March 16, 2024

Pre-Save MESSER Deluxe Dolby Edition Album with Bonus Tracks:

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Stream MESSER Everywhere!

https://messer.ffm.to/messer

MESSER, the dynamic rock band known for their evocative melodies and powerful anthems, has launched their latest single titled "Throw it Away." Available now on all major music platforms, this heartfelt track is set to be featured on the upcoming MESSER Deluxe Dolby Edition Album, slated for release on March 29, 2024, in Dolby Atmos along with bonus tracks.

In conjunction with the single's debut, MESSER has released the music video, also in Dolby Atmos, offering fans a visually compelling accompaniment that enhances the song's emotional resonance. The music video was filmed, edited and directed by Maddox Messer.

WATCH MESSER "Throw it Away" Official Video:

Bassist, Maddox Messer, shared insights into the inspiration behind the song:
"'Throw It Away' is about learning a lesson through loss. It’s a cautionary tale about watching somebody surrender or give in to fear and societal pressures, forfeiting their chance of happiness and success. The lyrics, "I can’t believe you threw it away," echo the sorrow and disbelief that comes from watching somebody give up to doubt and fear. Ultimately, the song teaches us the most vital lesson of all. - Never give in to fear and hold fast to your dreams. It’s never too late. Don’t Throw It Away."

In addition, MESSER will be touring alongside Through Fire and Keith Wallen this spring on the 'Spring Breakout Tour.' The tour kicks off on April 25th in Bloomington, IL at Castle Theatre.

MESSER'S ability to encapsulate raw emotion within their music has resonated with audiences, making their releases highly anticipated events. The band's commitment to authenticity and relatable storytelling continues to solidify their place within the rock music landscape.

MESSER Headline Dates:

3/15 Dallas/FtWorth,Tx - Fat Daddy’s Mansfield

4/19 Katy, Tx - Home Run Dugout with Hinder

MESSER on tour With Through Fire, Keith Wallen

SPRING BREAKOUT TOUR

4/25 Bloomington, IL - Castle Theatre

4/26 lowa City, A - Wildwoods

4/27 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater

4/28 Oconomowoc, WI - Rally Point

4/30 Joliet, IL - The Forge

5/01 Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's

5/02 Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse

5/03*Columbus, OH - The King of Clubs

5/04*Battle Creek, MI - The Music Factory

*No Keith Wallen

Messer is:

Dereak Messer, Lead Vocals

Bobby Tillotson, Guitar/Vocals

Kenn Youngar, Drums/Vocals

Maddox Messer, Bass/ Vocals

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Alt/Pop/Synthwave Artist, Arena, Releases New Single "What's Your Damage?"

March 16, 2024

Rochester, NY's Alt/Pop/Synthwave sensation, Arena, has just dropped a new single titled "What's Your Damage?" Now available across all major platforms, this track encapsulates a journey through introspection and realization.

Frontman Joey Arena shares insights into the song's inspiration, offering a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a breakup. "What's your damage?" he asks, delving into the complexities of understanding his former partner's behavior. In a moment of clarity, he recognizes that the issues at hand aren't solely his burden to bear, but rather stem from the unresolved damage within her. The desire to mend and make things right lingers, yet the cycle of turmoil persists.

"I think more than anything it was about reflecting on a breakup and realizing that it’s not you, it’s her. Like “what’s your damage” is asking her what her problem is? What damage was done to her that she treated you so badly? All you wanna do is fix it for her, make it right, etc and all she does is continue to create problems or have issues."

WATCH ARENA - “What’s Your Damage?” Official Video Below

After picking up his first guitar at the age of 10, Joey Arena knew there was no “Plan B,” music is his purpose. Making friends with the road at the age of 17 and living one night at a time, the stages grew bigger as did the fans along the way. Arena grew up in a city of arts, Rochester, NY. The home to household names such as Lou Gramm and Steve Gadd; a geographical foundation in which he’d build a music career.

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