The Plot In You Release 'Vol. 2' EP + Drop "All That I Can Give" Music Video via Fearless Records

Ohio-based powerhouse The Plot In You has dropped their latest track "All That I Can Give" and the official music video, rounding out their new 'Vol. 2' EP available now on all streaming platforms (via Fearless Records). When asked about the inspiration behind the track, the band commented:

"'All That I Can Give' is a piece about the struggle of feeling trapped in a lifestyle that challenges other aspects of existence and perspective. Leaving one feeling isolated and inadequate."

The Plot In You previously shared "Closure" which climbed the Top 40 ranks at Active Rock Radio and most recently, released "Don't Look Away". The tracks have together amassed a staggering 5.8 million streams on Spotify alone and nearly 630k views and counting on YouTube. Stream 'Vol. 2' here and watch "All That I Can Give" below.

Through balancing even the most extreme dynamics, The Plot In You consistently overturn and upend expectations. On any given track, it might seem like they’re about to go one way, but the band will turn on a dime and shift course before the crowd can even catch a breath. This uncanny element of surprise has entrenched the gold-selling Ohio quartet—Landon Tewers [vocals], Josh Childress [guitar], Ethan Yoder [bass], and Michael Cooper [drums] — on the cutting edge of heavy music. Whether it be threads of alternative, electronic, pop, or R&B, nothing is off limits, and everything is fair game for their creative process. That process has continued to morph. Following a series of fan-favorite releases, the band made major waves with DISPOSE [2018]. “FEEL NOTHING” surged on social media as a viral phenomenon, generating hundreds of millions of streams and picking up a gold certification from the RIAA. The musicians only maintained this momentum with Swan Song in 2021. Hysteria rated it “9-out-of-10”. Simultaneously, they sold out shows coast-to-coast. During 2023, the band kickstarted another era with Vol. 1“Divide” generated 9 million Spotify streams right out of the gate followed by “Left Behind”, exploding to the tune of 15.9 million Spotify streams. Upon the arrival of “Forgotten”, Revolver praised it among the “6 Best New Songs Right Now.” They only continue to challenge convention by extending this three-song EP series with Vol. 2 [Fearless Records].

Photo Credit - Wyatt Clough

Dance Gavin Dance Drop Two Brand New Singles; "Straight From The Heart" & "Speed Demon"

Inimitable, chart-topping, progressive post-hardcore geniuses, Dance Gavin Dance have kicked off a new era today with the release of not one, but two new singles - "Straight From The Heart" (stream HERE) and "Speed Demon" (stream HERE). Both singles run back-to-back to soundtrack the epic music video accompanying the release, which can be viewed below. 

Speaking on the dawning of this new era of Dance Gavin Dance, vocalist/guitarist Andrew Wells shares

“Dance Gavin Dance has seen the highest peaks and the lowest valleys and has persevered to deliver enigmatic and un-replicable music for nearly 19 years. The core of the band has always been at the head, with Will, Matt, and Jon making the art that they want to make, without exception. This new era of DGD provides an opportunity to break fresh ground in experimentation and collaboration while keeping the band's spirit thriving better than ever. Our latest singles, “Straight From The Heart” and “Speed Demon,” encapsulate the full-throttle, no-holds-barred attitude the band’s current lineup embodies. “

Having completely sold out their Jackpot Juicer US headline tour last year, Dance Gavin Dance were announced earlier this week as main support to Falling In Reverse on the next leg of their enormously successful Popular Monstour US Tour. Tickets go on sale today at 10am local, for further details and to purchase head to dancegavindanceband.com

DGD supporting Falling In Reverse

Popular Monstour II

Sunday, August 18 - Nampa, ID | Ford Idaho Center**

Wednesday, August 21 - Airway Heights, WA | ECU Live at Northern Quest Amphitheater**

Thursday, August 22 - Auburn, WA | White River Amp

Friday, August 23 - Ridgefield, WA |RV Inn Styles Resort

Sunday, August 25 - Salt Lake City, UT | Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater

Tuesday, August 27 - Albuquerque, NM | Isleta Amp

Thursday, August 29 - Irving, TX | Toyota Music Factory

Friday, August 30 - Houston, TX | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sunday, September 1 - Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amp

Monday, September - Charlotte, NC | Skyla Credit Union Amp

Wednesday, September 4 - Raleigh, NC | Red Hat Amp

Friday, September 6 - Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live

Saturday, September 7 - Scranton, PA | Montage Mountain

Monday, September 9 - Boston, MA | Leaderbank Pavilion

Tuesday, September 10 - Darien Lake, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater

Thursday, September 12 - Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion at Star Lake

Friday, September 13 - Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center

Sunday, September 15 - Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan Lottery at Freedom Hill

Monday, September 16 - Indianapolis, IN | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

Tuesday, September 17 - Chicago, IL | Huntington Bank Pavilion

Friday, September 20 - Franklin, TN | FirstBank Amp

Saturday, September 21 - St Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amp

Monday, September 23 - Denver, CO | The JunkYard

Wednesday, September 25 - Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater

Thursday, September 26 - Los Angeles, CA | Kia Forum

About Dance Gavin Dance

Rejecting tired formulas at every step, Dance Gavin Dance merge progressive rock and post-hardcore with thick groove, brilliantly combining experimental music with hooks and a warped sense of humor. The group has amassed over 1.6 billion global streams, and 1.7 million album equivalent units sold across their catalog in the US alone. With hundreds of thousands of rabid fans engaged with Dance Gavin Dance on socials and their very own festival event, Swanfest, which sold out both its inaugural edition in 2019, its triumphant, post-pandemic return in 2022 in the band's hometown of Sacramento and it's first ever East Coast iteration last year, it all amounts to a full force band facing a mainstream that has overlooked them for way too long.

In August of 2022, the band released their 10th studio album, Jackpot Juicer, to enormous critical acclaim and their highest chart positions to date. Selling a staggering 33,500 copies in it's first week alone, Jackpot Juicer topped multiple charts and landed in the upper echelons of the Billboard Top 200 once again with the band's biggest ever week 1 sales. The album saw the band hit their first ever Top Ten debut, entering the Top 200 at #8, whilst also hitting the #1 spot across the Top Alternative and Top Rock charts, #2 on the Top Vinyl chart, #3 on Top Album Chart and #5 on Top Album Sales Chart. The success of Jackpot Juicer has seen the band sell-out numerous headline shows across North America, play multiple world-renowned festivals and despite unfathomable challenges, somehow continue to not only persevere, but grow from strength to strength.

As the undeniable statistics keep mounting up, the fact becomes more and more clear that Dance Gavin Dance are one of this generation's most popular and enduring forces from the world of heavy music. As Pollstar put it "Sacramento, Calif.-based Dance Gavin Dance is not just any band."

Find Dance Gavin Dance Online

dancegavindanceband.com

Secrets Share New Single "Despair"

SECRETS have unleashed their first new music since 2022 with the new single "Despair." Listen Below

It's all about the electronic flourishes, gnarly riffery, and screams that sound as thought they crawled headlong from the bowels of hell. The track will kick your ass from start to finish.

Not only does the new single mark a new era of aggression for the band but is also a rebirth of sorts, as guitarist/clean vocalist Richard Rogers has stepped away from the band and has given his blessing for the band to carry on with a new lineup. Long-running members, vocalist Wade Walters and guitarist Connor Branigan, are now joined by guitarist/clean vocalist David Baqi in this rebirth of these California metalcore stalwarts. 

"Despair" was produced by Taylor Larson (Asking Alexandria, Periphery, Veil Of Maya, Within Temptatio.), who will also oversee the band's upcoming full-length album. Set to be recorded this summer, the new album promises to be the band's most pulverizing yet. You read it here first. 

But for now, it's time to immerse yourself in "Despair."

SECRETS are currently touring with Colorblind, Glasslands, and Unwell. Once the tour wraps, the band will then spend June aneJuly supporting Eyes Set To Kill. Expect a wealth more touring from the band as they unveil more new music in the coming months. 

Since their formation over a decade ago, California-based metalcore band SECRETS have been a giant within and beyond their genre. Relentless drive and progressive creativity have solidified the band's place in their scene's development and impact on the masses.
 
After being signed to Velocity Records in 2011, SECRETS released their debut full-length album, The Ascent, in January 2012. The record debuted at #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and became the first release from the first incarnation of Velocity Records to appear on the Billboard Top 200, debuting at #185.
 
 Worldwide touring and lineup changes helped refine the band and their music, leading to their second album, Fragile Figures, in 2013. The album was a success, selling over 10,000 copies in the first month and charting at #59 on the Billboard 200 charts. SECRETS released their third studio album, Everything That Got Us Here, in January 2015, seeing the album hit #11 on the Hard Rock Albums charts and #20 on the Independent Albums charts.

Following yet another success with their fourth album, the self-titled Secrets in 2018, the band continued to create, perform, and push the boundaries of their music and the genre. 2022 saw the release of their fifth album, The Collapse via their new partnership with their initial label, Velocity Records, who at the time had recently relaunched.

SECRETS ON TOUR:
WITH COLORBLIND, GLASSLANDS, + UNWELL:

5/11 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving
5/12 — Philadelphia, PA — WOW Hall 
5/13 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room 
5/14 — Syracuse, NY — Song and Dance 
5/15 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
5/16 — Ottawa, ON — The Brass Monkey
5/17 — Toronto, ON — Dance Cave
5/18 — Detroit, MI — The Loving Touch
5/20 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
5/21 — Chapel Hill, NC — Local 506
5/22 — Gainseville, FL — High Dive 
5/23 — Orlando, FL — The Social 
5/24 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum 
5/25 — Atlanta, GA — Aisle 5
5/26 — Baton Rouge, LA — Chelsea's Live

Bryce Leatherwood Releases OMV for “The One My Daddy Found” In Time For Mother’s Day

When Republic Records / Mercury Nashville recording artist Bryce Leatherwood sat down with Lynn Hutton and Chris Dubois to write “The One My Daddy Found,” his parents’ 25 year love story was at the forefront of the song’s inspiration. It was only fitting that the song, devoted to his parents and all of the qualities from their relationship he aspires to in his own life, would transform into his first official music video, available everywhere now.
 
With a release timed to Mother’s Day, “The One My Daddy Found” music video was directed by Lewis Cater and captures the timelessness of lasting love, chronicling the story of a young couple falling in love and growing old together. 
 
Speaking exclusively with PeopleLeatherwood shared, “The music video for 'The One My Daddy Found' was based around the idea of lasting relationships. My inspiration was my mom and dad and I’m very lucky that they’re still together. Everyone wants a love that lasts and that was the vision for my first music video. I hope y’all enjoy and hug your momma."
 
“The One My Daddy Found” is Leatherwood’s latest release as he continues to tease new music to come. Leatherwood was most recently featured in Boot Barn’s 2024 spring campaign Taking Flight, a highlight on up-and-coming country musicians. Leatherwood was also named a 2024 Artist to Watch by Music Mayhem and Country Now earlier this year.
 
Leatherwood will conclude his first-ever headlining tour, The Neon Does Tour, tomorrow in Louisville, Kentucky. The tour took him to 11 cities, including Knoxville, Tennessee; Columbus, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois and more. This summer, Leatherwood will make his CMA Fest debut, performing June 9 on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage.
 
To follow along with updates and for more information, visit bryceleatherwood.com or follow along on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE, X HERE or Tik Tok HERE.

About Bryce Leatherwood:
Bryce Leatherwood is a 24-year-old singer/songwriter who aims to carry the torch of country music and continue the legacy of legends prior. Bryce was born and raised in Woodstock, GA, and his passion for music began at an early age. Working on his grandfather’s farm every summer, Bryce was exposed to the classic country hits of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter, Bryce began picking up guitars and playing the traditional country music that still inspires him today. Bryce’s music career began to blossom in Statesboro, GA, where he attended Georgia Southern University. During his time in Statesboro, Bryce played college venues and continued to hone his stage presence and his country music repertoire. In late 2021 while still enrolled in college, Bryce formed his band and began playing all around the Southeast. Bryce’s goal was to take the stage and play the best of country music to all ages and audiences. After graduating college, Bryce set his mind on a new task. In 2022, he competed on the NBC hit television show The Voice and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December of 2022. Following his success on “The Voice,” Bryce signed with Republic Records / Universal Music Group Nashville and is currently hard at work on new music.

Chase Rice Begins Next Musical Chapter with "Fireside" Out Now

Following the critically acclaimed release of 2023’s I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, Chase Rice unveils the start of his next musical chapter with today’s independent release of guitar-driven anthem “Fireside.” Listen Below.
 
“This is just the very beginning of my next full album, which to me is another level up from the Cowboys record,” Rice shared with fans of the new song, as he continues to pursue vulnerability and authenticity in his songwriting. “The theme continues with some pictures of my childhood and not only what got me here today, but who did,” he added, pointing to the single art paying tribute to the love story of his own parents with his mom, Connie, and late father, Dan, pictured at Road Atlanta in the mid-1970s.
 
Penned by Rice alongside Jonathan Sherwood, Jackson Dean and producer Oscar Charles, “Fireside” spotlights thefiery passion of romance, with the chorus erupting in a rallying cry to “burn with me.”
 
While Rice has always excelled at creating music that thrills his sold-out live audiences, “Fireside” joins I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell in doing so at an elevated level, with Billboard noting, “the music is still propulsive with arena-ready moments, but is laced with deeper, more introspective themes” and Forbes declaring, “his latest album shows a deeper, more reflective Chase Rice than we’ve seen in the past a full-circle, career defining journey for Rice, as both a singer and a songwriter.”
 
Rice will perform “Fireside” live for the first time this Tuesday, May 14 as he returns to the Grand Ole Opry stage. He also joins Dierks Bentley’s Gravel & Gold Tour visiting arenas and amphitheaters nationwide from June through September in addition to prominent sets at major festivals including Tailgate N’ Tallboys, Summerfest, Windy City Smokeout and more.
 
For more information on new music and to purchase tickets to upcoming shows, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

About Chase Rice
With more than 2.6 million albums sold and over 2.7 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With new release “Fireside” available everywhere now as the follow-up to critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the Western way of life. The recent album, including standout tracks “Oklahoma” and “Bench Seat,” serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, which featured his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and the Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.”
 
This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the 3x Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the recent Get Western Tour in support of his new music, and he will join Dierks Bentley’s Gravel & Gold Tour this summer.

Credit: Evan DeStefano

THE ALMAS Release New Single "Lifeline" + Official Music Video via Wake Up! Music Rocks!

New Munster, Wisconsin's hard rock sensation, THE ALMAS, has unleashed their latest single, "Lifeline," to the world today through Wake Up! Music Rocks. Accompanying this electrifying single is a visually captivating music video that perfectly complements the intensity of the track.

Helmed by Kile Odell, who lends his expertise as producer, mixer, and mastering engineer, "Lifeline" achieves a pristine sonic quality that sets it apart in the contemporary rock landscape.

“It’s a banger! Sick riffs and awesome licks. ‘Lifeline’ was the first song written in the studio to start us in our new Era. This is the song we’ve been waiting this entire release cycle for," says Frank when talking about the single.

The band's vocalist Crystal adds, “Our most explosive video yet! “Lifeline” is everything we dreamed it would be. We are strong advocates for mental health awareness, as well as supporting our veterans through Rock 2 Stop 22, so we wanted this song and music video to reflect that support. The camera work alone by Austin, mixed with Spencer’s creative eye for VFX and editing came together perfectly to execute this vision.”

Watch “Lifeline” Official Music Video Below.

The video was directed by Austin Scherzberg. VFX + Editing was provided by Spencer Olsøn of Olsøn Studios.

The band will be heading overseas on their first U.K. tour in July! Details to be announced soon!

The Almas are an all original female-fronted hard rock band hailing from New Munster, Wisconsin with an extensive tour history and multiple Active Rock Radio charting singles. Through guitar driven licks, road dog attitudes, and a high energy, professional live performance, The Almas showcase the truest essence of Rock n' Roll with a modern twist! After working with Kile Odell [#1 Active Rock charting producer], The Almas are able to bring their vision to life on their newest EP The Almas II. The first single "Cage"off the EP took to radio in February 2023 and swiftly shot into the Top 10 on the Mainstream/Active Rock Radio SMR charts, with their next radio release of "Crowns"following suit into the #18 spot.

In 2023 alone, the band covered over 40,000 miles across the United States and just over 120 shows.

“The existence of this band has always been about helping each other” Frank explains, “whether it’s through inspiration, a positive message, or simply creating a fun, entertaining environment where people can get away from life’s problems.”

Since forming in 2016, the band has released a self-titled EP and two full length albums Back To Bad and Truth Sells. In promotion of their new music, the band has been able to perform with artists such as Saliva, Slipknot, Ice Nine Kills, Falling In Reverse, Buckcherry, Royal Bliss, Saving Abel, Eva Under Fire, and tour with Smile Empty Soul.

The Almas are well known for their undying commitment to mental health awareness, including their support of numerous Veteran events, specifically Rock2Stop22.

The Almas exists for its fans, because of its fans.

THE ALMAS TOUR DATES:

US Tour:
Friday, 6/21 | Rockford, IL - Whiskey's Roadhouse
Saturday, 6/22 | West Chicago, IL - The WC Social Club
Sunday, 6/23 | West Allis, WI - Da Bar
Thursday, 6/27 | Portage, WI - Studio 301
Friday, 6/28 | Fort Madison, IA - Vinnie's Longbranch
Saturday, 6/29 | Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
Sunday, 6/30 | Omaha, NE - Beach House Bar & Grill
Tuesday, 7/2 | Shawnee, OK - The Ritz
Wednesday, 7/3 | Tulsa, OK - The Soundpony Bar
Thursday, 7/4 | Bentonville, AR - Meteor Guitar Gallery
Friday, 7/5 | Little Rock, AR - Stickyz Rock 'N' Roll Chicken Shack
Saturday, 7/6 | Olive Branch, MS - Mississippi Ale House
Tuesday, 7/9 | Cincinnati, OH - Legends Bar and Venue
Wednesday, 7/10 | Newark, OH - The Newark Hub
Thursday, 7/11 | Millvale, PA - Mr. Small's Funhouse
Friday, 7/12 | Gettysburg, PA - Gettysburg Town Center

UK Tour: July 19th-27th

Saturday, 8/17 | Brodhead, WI - Rock2Stop22
Friday, 8/23 | Jackson, MI - HAVOC Fest

Cruise: September 9th-13th
[5-Day, 4-Night Cruise out of Miami, Florida on the MSC Magnifica]

▪More To Be Announced!

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter/ X

TikTok

Spotify

YouTube

Apple Music

Amazon Music

Deezer

Pandora

Tidal

CROWNSHIFT - Release Lyric Video For 'Rule The Show' + Debut Album Out Now !

To celebrate today's release of their eagerly-awaited self-titled debut album, high-profile modern metal band CROWNSHIFT has unveiled a new lyric video for the focus track 'Rule The Show'.

The band that's currently one of Finland's hottest new music exports has already received a lot of praise for their previously released singles and their superb crossover of modern metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal has instantly excited fans and critics all over the globe. 

You can purchase the album or stream it in full by clicking the link below.

BUY OR LISTEN TO CROWNSHIFT'S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM:
https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

In the meantime, CROWNSHIFT are getting ready for their album release show at Tavastia, Helsinki on May 15, which is sure to become an exciting evening. If you can't make it to Helsinki, there will be a few other opportunities to catch CROWNSHIFT live this year including several big Summer festivals across Europe, including. Nummirock, Rock Fest Barcelona, Graspop, Rockstadt Extreme Fest and Motocultor. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!

WATCH THE OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'RULE THE SHOW' below

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high-standing crossover metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest metal exports, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be a master of all trades.

Their forthcoming self-titled debut album consists of eight contemporary melodic death metal anthems with a progressive edge and captivating choruses for the ages. CROWNSHIFT's members are or have been involved in some of Finland's most renowned and universally beloved metal bands, including NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN, and MYGRAIN, and it shows. On their first album, CROWNSHIFT have managed to combine their collective experiences and have crafted a modern metal masterpiece that sounds distinctively Finnish and offers stellar songwriting and excellent production. 

Keep your eyes peeled for teasers and further announcements and make sure to follow CROWNSHIFT on their socials to stay up-to-date.

CROWNSHIFT is:
Tommy Tuovinen | Vocals 
Daniel Freyberg | Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Jukka Koskinen | Bass 
Heikki Saar | Drums 

CROWNSHIFT online:
https://linktr.ee/crownshiftofficial 
https://www.facebook.com/crownshiftofficial
https://www.instagram.com/crownshiftofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@crownshiftofficial 
YouTube

GASKET To Release "Babylon" EP on 6/21 + Band Shares "Syndicate" Video

Baltimore quartet GASKET, who released Dull the Needle, a seven song EP back in November 2023, are pleased to announce their forthcoming BABYLON EP. The EP arrives June 21 via Blue Grape Music. Pre-order it here on vinyl or cassette.

Today, the band has dropped the video for "SYNDICATE." Watch it below

It also premiered over at Brooklyn Vegan

"'SYNDICATE' is the most personal song on the record, and the most fast-paced," the band shares. "The song is about an old friend you wish you'd never met."

Regarding the EP as a whole, the band says, "This EP is the hardest we've ever worked on anything together. As simple as it may sound, it's a culmination of all of our favorite bands.  Lyrically, it's a melting pot of experiences and feelings we've had for the past two years that we hope people can relate to. BABYLON represents GASKET as a whole; it's our escape from reality and we couldn't be more grateful for it." 

BABYLON is a perfectly executed and lethal mix of crusty punk, gnarly, old school hardcore, and grimy metal. Most of the tracks span under two-and-a-half minutes, but the band uses the time wisely. Every song is a like a grenade blast that you won't soon forget.

GASKET will also be hitting the road this summer on a series of headline dates. All dates are below. More touring is planned through the year and will be announced in due course.

GASKET ON TOUR: 
7/4 — Greenville, SC*
7/5 — Atlanta, GA*
7/6 — Jacksonville, FL**
7/7 — Orlando, FL**
7/9 — Miami, FL**
7/10 — Tampa, FL**
7/11 — Charlotte, NC**
7/12 — Baltimore, MD // EP Release Show
7/13 — Philadelphia, PA**
7/14 — NYC**
7/15 — Manchester, NH***
7/16 — Boston, MA***
7/17 — Worcester, MA***
7/18 — Providence, RI***
7/19 — Connecticut***
*With Snuki
**With Watts
***With Prayer Position

GASKET ARE:
Flynn Joseph Zimmer — Vocals
Maxwell Bagster-Collins — Bass
Calvin Mumma — Guitar
 Austin Jenkins — Drums

THE DEAD DAISIES RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO - “LIGHT ‘EM UP” AND START U.S. TOUR THIS JUNE

The Dead Daisies release their first single “Light ‘Em Up” from their upcoming album today.
 
“Light ‘Em Up” sets the tone for their upcoming album of the same name and their 2024 World Tour which will take them across the US, UK and Europe.
 
Recorded in Nashville with Producer Marti Frederiksen, “Light ‘Em Up” is the band’s first new single since 2022 and the first with singer John Corabi since 2018.
 
“Hey Gang, we are releasing our first single “Light ‘Em Up” today, from our new record, aptly titled “Light ‘Em Up” as well! It’s a kick-ass, straight ahead rock and roll tune, just how we like it!!! Turn it up, and get ready to bang your head and break shit!!! Hope ya like it!!! Love you guys!!” - John Corabi

Accompanying the 'Light 'Em Up' single is an explosive new video that can be viewed below.

 The band’s US leg of their upcoming Light ‘Em Up World Tour is an exclusive run of dates kicking off with New York City’s Killcode and Tempt for A Mega Night Of Rock on June 6th at Racket NYC. The tour will hit some of the band’s favorite cities and venues from coast to coast with 80’s power-pop legends Enuff Z’Nuff in St. Charles, and a special Father’s Day show with Ace Frehley band alums Rock City Machine Co. in Nashville.  Special Guests including Gilby Clarke of Guns N’ Roses fame in San Diego, and young electric upstarts Red Voodoo in Roseville will wrap up the US Tour dates.
 
“Our 2024 Tour has been locked and we’re gonna have some great nights of kickass rock!!!! Can’t wait to play the new songs for you guys!  See ya there” - Doug Aldrich
 
The Dead Daisies spent the early part of 2024 in both Nashville & Muscle Shoals with Frederiksen writing and recording songs for their forthcoming 7th studio album. The album, Light ‘Em Up will be released in early September through Spitfire Music Pty Ltd/SPV.
 
Tickets on sale now HERE
 
ROCK IS INDEED ALIVE & WELL!

TOUR DATES:
 
Thursday, 06/06/24         New York, NY         Racket NYC
Saturday, 06/08/24          Vineland, NJ          The Landis
Sunday, 06/09/24            Lititz, PA                 Mickey's Black Box
Tuesday, 06/11/24           Flint, MI                 The Machine Shop Concert Lounge
Wednesday, 06/12/24      St. Charles, IL       The Arcada Theatre
Saturday, 06/15/24          Harrison, OH          Blue Note Harrison
Sunday, 06/16/24            Nashville, TN          The Basement East
Wednesday, 06/19/24     San Diego, CA        House Of Blues
Thursday, 06/20/24         Los Angeles, CA     Whisky a Go Go
Saturday, 06/22/24         Roseville, CA          Goldfield Trading Post

CONQUEST RETURN WITH LATEST OFFERING 'PARADOX' OUT TODAY!

Veteran midwest metal outfit Conquest return with their latest album, 'Paradox,' on Friday, May 10th. Available as two vinyl records or a single CD (plus available on all streaming services), the album continues in the same direction as their previous studio offerings, as evidenced by such standout tracks as "Walking Dead" and "The Writings on the Wall" (both of which have already been issued as music videos), as well as a cover of the Rainbow classic, "Man on the Silver Mountain.” 
 
To view the videos, click on these link.
 
Walking Dead - Below
 
The Writings on the Wall - https://youtu.be/Le9KNK4PuNA?si=LBBZ6oPhD7cYjaS1
 
Comprised of Derrick Brumley: Lead Vocals and Guitar, Mike Crook: Vocals and Guitar, Rob Boyer: Vocals and Bass, and Lee Skyles: Vocals and Drums, 'Paradox' was also produced and mixed by Derrick (and engineered by Adam Long), the band's latest album is getting rave reviews via metal media, including the Rock You Show site saying "I have to give this one 9.5 out of 10 "Flaming Fist". You nearly get 2 albums worth of great quality music, including a stellar cover of Rainbow's "Man on the Silver Mountain". I thank them personally for keeping the Metal torch lit in these times of darkness". 

"This was a record that took 3 years to make had many different obstacles," admits Derrick. "But we made it through and it was a blast to put together. All the band members did an outstanding job from The melodies on the bass to the blazing guitar solos and the strong aggressive drumming…these guys helped me put it all together. And it turned out in my opinion over the top."
  
And the singer/guitarist/producer also has some favorite tracks in mind. "Lots to choose from. The obvious tracks 'Walking Dead,' 'Writing on the Wall,' there are all kinds of different heavy metal tracks on this record. 'Babylon America' and 'The Killing Time,' two different styles but very, very complimentary to each other."
 
Additionally, the cover of "Man on the Silver Mountain" is certainly a standout. "'Man on the Silver Mountain' for me was always one of those tracks when I was a kid that just stood out. My dad always played it and my friend's dad's always played that song, it was just one of those songs in the midwest that really had some grit to it.” 

Lee Skyles added "Recording the PARADOX album in the studio was rewarding in the sense it felt to be very organic in nature with the even flow of the songs as we wrote them and recorded. As some songs were done with such feeling between us in the room together and other tracks we laid the drums later on the fly like 'Babylon America' and 'World of Hate' which gave it more of what you would want it to be like. PARADOX was truly a metal masterful piece of work in which keeps the old school metal flavor in a modern form.”

You can download, stream, purchase cds and vinyl here: https://lnk.to/conquestparadox

And having already shared concert stages with the likes of Slayer, Rob Halford, Testament, Iron Maiden, and Yngwie Malmsteen, the band can certainly deliver the goods on stage – which the band will soon be doing with shows in support of 'Paradox.’ 

And fans will get a chance to experience Conquest live on stage on July 12th, when the band performs with Burning Witches at Diamond Music Hall in St. Peters, MO. 

For more information/to order tickets, click this link: https://conquestmetal.com/event/5539488/677353940/burning-witches-and-conquest 

For further information on Conquest please visit:

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Like Moths to Flames Share "Over the Garden Wall" Video

U.S. metalcore act Like Moths To Flames will release their new album The Cycles Of Trying To Cope tomorrow, May 10 via UNFD. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has dropped the gloriously eerie video for "Over the Garden Wall." Watch it below.

The video presents haunting and downright creepy images, as it finds the band performing in the woods as the sun is going down, juxtaposed with other ominous footage.

"This song has a lot of parallels with the body representing a home," LMTF vocalist Chris Roetter explains.

As for the album as a whole, Roetter continues, "The record encapsulates the many varying emotions we go through when trying to grow through life. The last few years, I really tried to harness some of those emotions as a catalyst to get through whatever I was going through at the time. I think we all have our own unique ways to cope and these are mine."

Each single that the band has released is related to a coping "cycle" and associated word. The cycle for "Over the Garden Wall" is "MELANCHOLIA."

"When it breaks, what piece am I left with?," ponders frontman Chris Roetter over the rousing, palms-to-the-sky outro of "Kintsugi," an emotional thunderclap of a song that forms somewhat of a centrepiece to Like Moths To Flames' career re-defining sixth album, The Cycles Of Trying To Cope. Whilst the anthemic track's title pays homage to the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, for Roetter and his bandmates [guitarists Zach Pishney and Cody Cavanaugh, and drummer Roman Garcia], the notion of "Kintsugi" comes loaded with the profound human experience of seeking to find light in the dark, to birth good from bad — indeed, the cycles of trying to cope: "The record encapsulates the varying emotions we go through when trying to grow through life," says Roetter. "Over the last few years, I've really tried to harness my emotions as a catalyst to get through whatever I was facing at the time. I think we all have our own unique ways to cope — these are mine. Just being able to write about this stuff and put it out into the world makes it feel like I'm not so alone."

Segmented into four chapters, dubbed LIMBO, FRACTURE, DISSOCIATE, and MELANCHOLIA, The Cycles Of Trying To Cope album plays as an intense exploration of the Like Moths musical arsenal, straddling the ugly and the beautiful in equal measure, whilst Roetter's raw introspection pierces the heart of every vicious breakdown or soaring chorus with cathartic power. Though not originally designed to be a concept album, Roetter's reflections on these diverse, complimentary, and contrasting facets of the band's latest opus revealed common threads which led the singer even deeper into his internal landscape; exploring the ways in which differing stages and aspects of the record were connected evoked in Roetter thoughts of the terraces in Dante's Purgatory and the "cycles" were given shape.

"A big focal point for Moths has always been writing about things I'm actively going through," Roetter details. "But when I realized that each song on the new album covers a unique approach I've had to a specific emotion, it felt like we needed something that could escort listeners through the record. It definitely helps it all feel cohesive and complete; Sometimes an album can just feel like a collection of songs, but I think this is more an experience to the band — I hope that people are able to find some solace in knowing someone else out there is dealing with these things too."

LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES ARE:
Chris Roetter | Vocals
Zach Pishney | Guitar
Roman Garcia | Drums
Cody Cavanaugh | Guitar

Tigirlily Gold Announce Debut Album ‘Blonde;’ Listen to “Leroy” Now

On the heels of scoring two CMT Award nominations earlier this year for Breakthrough Female Video and Duo/Group Video of the Year as well as a nomination for Best New Duo/Group at the upcoming ACM Awards, Monument Records’ powerhouse duo Tigirlily Gold continue their breakout year with the announcement of their debut album Blonde set for release July, 26, 2024. Sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh shared the album news on social media earlier this week along with another taste of new music from the LP with their latest release “Leroy,” available everywhere today. 
 
Pre-save Blonde HERE and listen to “Leroy” HERE. Watch “Leroy” visualizer Below
 
Written by Nora Collins, Jessie Jo Dillon and  Forest Glen Whitehead and produced by Pete Good and Shane McAnally, the 2024 CMT Next Women of Country hope fans walk away feeling empowered, confident and heard by this song as they urge the listener to leave a man who isn’t treating her right. 
 
You probably ought to call Leroy
Tell him to get his Chevy, get you packed and ready to go
‘cause I done told you what I need boy
In one ear, out the other, feeling like your mother you know, yeah
I’ve cussed about it, I’ve cried about it
And now I’m nothing but tired about it
So, the next time you miss the sound of my voice
You probably ought to call Leroy
 
The Billboard-dubbed “harmonically savvy sibling duo” teamed with producers Shane McAnally, Pete Good and Alex Kline to create Blonde. In addition to “Leroy” the debut will feature current single “I Tried a Ring On,” which was one of the most-added singles, with 47 first-week adds, along with the rowdy viral sensation and Top 40 hit “Shoot Tequila.” Filled with deeply personal tracks and poignant tales of love and loss alongside powerful anthems and songs of female empowerment, the pair says their goal was to bring girl group energy back to country music. 
 
Blonde is all about being undeniably and unapologetically yourself,” Krista says. “We want everyone to feel confident and vulnerable enough at the same time to say what they need to say.”

The forthcoming album follows the pair’s 2021 self-titled debut EP and 2023 EP Blonde and features a cover of the Leona Lewis hit “Bleeding Love,” a favorite in the girls live show, as well as original tracks like the seductive “Move On” which encourages women to make the first move. While “Hometown Song” highlights the more serious side of the sisters, describing the push and pull of both loving and hating where you come from.
 
“Every song about hometowns usually goes one of two ways, you either love it and it’s perfect or you hate it, and we could never relate to either of those exact feelings,” Kendra explains, “so we wanted to write a song that hints at both. It’s the emotion of when you are in a place for so long, wanting to leave and try something new, but when you’re gone, there’s nothing that can replace that feeling of home.”

The women owe a lot to their hometown of Hazen, ND. The sisters grew up in a house where singing was encouraged, and they learned early how to harmonize with each other. Taking a cue from a few of their musical influences – The Chicks, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Shania Twain and Dolly Parton – Kendra and Krista effortlessly blend their voices to create rich and robust harmonies.

In 2013, at the ages of 16 (Kendra) and 14 (Krista), the two sisters made the decision to pursue music full-time. With that, Tigirlily Gold was born. Fittingly, the band’s name comes from the ‘Tiger Lily’ flower that grew in the garden of their childhood home.

While Tigirlily Gold toured the Midwest throughout the mid-2010s, they also embraced online platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The young women shared their songs, showcased their talent, and connected with their ever-growing fanbase any way they could. After four years crisscrossing the Dakota’s, Montana, and Minnesota, Tigirlily Gold relocated from North Dakota to Tennessee in 2017. 

The women quickly landed a weekly residence performing at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway, where they would see their fans, who were not residents of Music City, show up. The women often played four-hour sets, three to four nights a week. Songs like barn burner “Shoot Tequila” were born from the time spent honing their craft on Broadway.

“I’ve been singing in honky tonks since before I could even legally ‘shoot tequila,’” Krista admits. “Playing on Broadway in Nashville for years really affected our sound, and we always lean towards writing songs that have great live energy. ‘Shoot Tequila’ is our ‘Broadway’ song, and we want people to get excited, grab a drink, and meet us at the nearest honky tonk to listen to the rest of the album.”
 
To Kendra and Krista, “Blonde” is a state of mind. The day they wrote the title track, everything changed. “The entire vision for the record was set, and we were set on capturing the feeling of confidence and being bold,” Krista says.
 
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy hair like this/ It’s a Dolly Parton state of mind,” they sing on the song’s chorus.
 
“This song is about not taking anything too seriously and being able to poke fun at yourself, but also be really confident in who you are all at the same time,” Kendra says. “We thought a lot about strong women like Dolly Parton when writing this one. We really wanted to bring a unique, new, fun energy to country music and I think this song does a great job of showcasing that.” 
 
Blonde embodies this infectious energy while introducing a new chapter for the sisters, showcasing their mesmerizing harmonies and adept songwriting alongside relatable stories. The women knew they wanted to create a bold and fearless album. In doing so, they also leave a part of themselves in every song. 
 
“I hope listeners feel like they could hang out with us on a Friday night or have a heart-to-heart on a Sunday morning, that every emotion you feel is valid, that some nights you want to go shoot tequila and some nights you want to cry over a boy who shattered you,” Kendra says. “At the end of the day, no one has it all together, and we're all figuring out how to navigate love, loss, friends, memories, self-love, confidence.”

About Tigirlily Gold:
Sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk, and officially formed their band in high school. Growing up, they crisscrossed the mid-west, growing a fierce fan base and selling out amphitheaters across their home-state of North Dakota. After moving to Nashville, they landed a weekly residence at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway. Playing four-hour sets, three to four nights a week, the sisters developed a performance style that’s not only captivating and fun but shows just how entertaining is in their blood. After releasing their original song “Somebody Does,” in 2021, the track topped the iTunes chart and Tigirlily Gold was signed to Monument Records. They released their self-titled, debut EP in July 2021, working with multi-Grammy Award Winner Shane McAnally, and hit the road with artists like Walker Hayes and Ashley McBryde. Now, the powerhouse duo has embarked on a new musical chapter with their EP, Blonde –a deeply personal project that includes tales of love and loss alongside powerful anthems and songs of female empowerment. Their debut single at country radio, “Shoot Tequila,” reached the Top 40 and found viral success with millions of views across social media, and millions of streams across platforms. Their much anticipated follow up single “I Tried A Ring On” is at Country radio now. After making their Grand Ole Opry debut and performing to a national audience on the “TODAY Show,” Tigirlily Gold is ready to bring girl group energy back to country.

COLIN STOUGH CAN’T MOVE ON IN “MAKES TWO OF US” MUSIC VIDEO

19 Recordings/BMG Nashville artist Colin Stough can’t get an ex off his mind in the official music video for “Makes Two of Us.” 

“The music video for ‘Makes Two of Us’ is about how your mind keeps wandering to your ex after a breakup. So, in the clip, you see these two characters living their daily lives while constant flashes of memories between them keep happening,” shares Stough. “It shows how often you’re just doing whatever, yet you find yourself completely lost in thought – thinking about the other person. It starts happening so often that you get to a point where you’re just kind of like, ‘Well, if I can’t get ‘em off my mind, what could it hurt to just go there again?’” 

Directed by David Dutton with DP Alan Fisher, the Mississippi native stepped back into a real-life job he had during high school as a welder for the footage shot at Glenn Machine Works in Columbus, MS. The strong visuals add to the explosive temptation of the on-again-off-again romance as depicted in the roller-coaster lyrics penned by Stough with Alex Maxwell and Cole Taylor. Intrusive thoughts capture a conflicted heart caught in a feedback loop of heartbreak and loneliness, and about to give in just one more time. 

Showcasing a complex artist-writer who continues to hone his lyrical craftsmanship, the pitch-black production from Maxwell further helps put the growing urge in sonic terms – while also eclipsing the power of Stough’s Promiseland EP debut. With a heavy-handed Rock foundation, distorted guitars thunder alongside pounding drums and streaks of steel guitar lightning, but Stough weaves in tender moments to explore the emotional conflict as well – all while his volcanic Southern vocal fights confusing signals. On the one hand, he should resist what’s surely the start of another toxic cycle. But on the other, the craving for connection is real, and, hopefully, coming from both sides.

With more new music promised soon, Stough’s stacking music festival appearances this summer like CMA Fest 2024 on June 8 on the Hard Rock Stage in Nashville, TN. The same day, the Season 21 finalist on American Idol will also join a program at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center on the CMA Close Up Stage for “Idol Hour with Chayce Beckham, HunterGirl, Colin Stough and ‘American Idol’ ‘24 Winner and Runner-Up.” Find additional details here. 

ABOUT COLIN STOUGH:
While Country Rock phenom and Gattman, Mississippi, native Colin Stough is only knocking on the door to his twenties, he has traversed a long journey in a few short years – starting with his debut EP Promiseland, released in the fall of 2023. After learning to play guitar at 8 years old, Stough first pursued his artistic dreams at 10, boldly trading childhood possessions for his first guitar at a local pawn shop – an instrument he still plays to this day. After graduating high school, the naturally gifted singer and self-taught songwriter began working full-time as an HVAC technician, before his mother convinced him to audition for American Idol. Impressing judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, Stough stunned viewers and soon built a thriving fan base, finishing third on Season 21 of the show in 2022. He spent the ensuing months writing and recording original music, while also touring nationwide to put his blowtorch vocal and guitar-slinging edge on full display. After signing with 19 Recordings/BMG Nashville, his distinctive mix of Southern Rock distortion and pure-Country style has helped Stough’s music rack up more than 19.8 MILLION global on-demand streams. Stough has headlined across the country and opened for established artists like Chase Matthew, Kidd G, and Drake White.

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VULVODYNIA Announce New Album 'Entabeni'; Drop Lyric Video For Title Track

South African slamming-deathcore powerhouse, Vulvodynia, are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated album, 'Entabani', scheduled to drop on July 5th via Unique Leader Records. Celebrating this major milestone and the dawning of a brand new era, the band has also unveiled the official music video for the album’s title track, "Entabani". Stream the new track HERE and watch the music video Below

Describing their latest work, the band shares,

"‘Entabani’ is a very important album for us, it sees us at crossroads in our career. We've fully embraced the idea of writing as a collective, exploring every member's ideas, experiences and formed them all together to create what we think is our most ambitious album yet. We wanted to explore the concept of African folklore on this album and based a lot of the songs off of old stories found in poems, books and even through word of mouth from our vocalist Lwandile's older family members.”

The album’s title track is a deep dive into the rich tapestry of African culture. The band explain

“The word Entabeni means 'The Mountain' in the African language Isizulu. It explores the concept of initiation in the different tribes and cultures that practice it. We want this first single to really make a statement and believe this is the most confident we've ever sounded! We hope our fans can accept and embrace the changes we've undergone."

With the release of 'Entabeni', fans can look forward to a body of work that not only pays homage to the band’s roots but also pushes the boundaries of the deathcore and death metal genres. The album promises to be a landmark release for Vulvodynia, cementing their place at the forefront extreme metal worldwide.

Prepare to scale 'Entabani' with Vulvodynia when the album drops on July 5th and experience the pinnacle of what extreme metal can and should be in 2024

Cynic Release Audiotree Session

Putting your creative process into words is difficult, especially if you're as forward-thinking as CYNIC. But after 30+ years, weathering hurricanes, teenage angst, homophobia and the tragic loss of their legendary rhythm section has given Paul Masvidal sage-like insight into the band's celestial voyage.

Paul recently touched down at Audiotree Studios to talk about his journey. He and his interstellar bandmates also performed songs from Cynic's groundbreaking discography, including "Adam's Murmur" off the newly re-issued Traced in Air.

Watch CYNIC on Audiotree From Nothing Below.

Download and Stream: https://lnk.to/ATFN-Cynic

Order Traced in Air on black and colored vinyl: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CynicShop

Traced in Air changed the game for Cynic, much like their landmark album Focus did years before. The band's precedent-setting fusion of progressive music and mind-bending spiritual lyrics took the listener on an entirely new journey, solidifying their place as boundary-pushing pioneers.

Traced in Air is now being reissued on vinyl by Season of Mist.

Available formats
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12" Colored Vinyl Gatefold (Pink, purple and white marbled)

Praise for Traced in Air

“On the basis of Traced in Air, more so than its 1993 predecessor Focus, Cynic should be understood not so much alongside any metal bands but along with the radical harmonic progressives in the last 45 years of pop and jazz: composers like Milton Nascimento, the Beach Boys or Pat Metheny." - The New York Times

"Where would we be without Cynic? Where would Cynic be without Traced In Air? I don’t want to imagine that world. 2008’s LP by the crown princes of progressive metal set the high watermark for progressive metal in the new millennium, one that has arguably still not been surpassed." - Everything is Noise

"The album is sonicaly heavier than Focus, but no less overt in its prominent jazz influence, with tracks like “Evolutionary Sleeper” showing they could defy time and be the band from the past and a band from the future at the same time." - Treble Zine, who listed Traced in Air among the 10 Essential Sci-Fi Metal Albums.

“As liberally and recklessly as the term "progressive" is regularly applied to any sort of rock music that breaks with conventional genre templates, there are certain bands and albums for which it still feels not only necessary, for lack of better definitions, but actually appropriate. Cynic and their 1993 watershed, Focus, are a perfect case in point. ... In short, those expecting a mere sequel to Focus will be mildly disappointed (but should have known better), and those worried about Traced in Air's altogether brief, 35-minute length should rest assured that it is easily offset by the sheer density of strange and beautiful musical nuances layered within, and the time required to absorb them all. And ultimately, the album does Cynic's legacy justice precisely because it challenges the listener to comprehend, by opening more doors than it closes and posing more questions than obvious answers -- and what could be more "progressive" than that?” - All Music

Get excited for Traced in Air all over again with this teaser video that the band filmed back in 2008, plus a live video from the 2010 Traced in Air tour. 

Order Traced in Air

Photos by Calla Flanagan

Audiotree is a Chicago-based music discovery platform producing high quality studio sessions and live performance recordings from artists all around the world. Discover your next favorite band at audiotree.tv.

Cynic’s continual state of development has met its share of challenges over the years, hurdles that threatened to dismantle the entity’s forward surge. Yet through hurricanes, breakups, and assorted acrimony both personal and existential, it remains inspired to create.

Their name is synonymous with what it means to be truly progressive in music. Cynic’s top-tier performance acumen and cerebral/spiritual/yogic themes finds them inhabiting a corner of the musical spectrum all their own. Their Venn diagram shows intersections with death metal, prog rock, thrash metal, experimental, new age, jazz fusion, and a myriad of other sonic expressions.

Debut album, Focus (1993), is a certified classic. Although that era ended with transformation into the short-lived Portal, and then a further splinter toward Aeon Spoke, Cynic’s reunion-era has found them embraced in a way that proves how ahead of the times they were in the ‘90s. Through monuments such as the Traced in Air (2008) and Kindly Bent to Free Us (2014) albums, the Carbon-Based Anatomy and Re-Traced EPs, and a surprising rebirth with the “Humanoid” single of 2018, the Cynic legacy remains untarnished. Yet early in the creation cycle for their fourth full-length album, they experienced horrible events that tested the entity’s resolve.

The year 2020 will go down in history as a tremendously difficult time for the global human population. For the Cynic family, the struggle was not restricted to a pandemic. It was two utterly senseless losses that threw the band’s immediate concerns into the background: the premature deaths of drummer Sean Reinert in January, at age 48, and bassist Sean Malone in December, at age 50, were shocking and unthinkable.

Reinert and Malone heard elements of what ended up on Cynic's fourth and latest album. Slowly, methodically, and with much careful deliberation, Masvidal completed an album titled Ascension Codes, to honor the memory of his fallen band mates. And while the album honors the lives and contributions of Reinert and Malone, it also pushes Cynic forward for its own sake and through its own will to live. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored.

Audiotree Lineup:
Paul Masvidal – Vocals and Guitars
Max Phelps (Exist, Death to All) – Guitars and Vocals
Brandon Giffin (The Faceless, The Zenith Passage) – Bass
Matt Lynch (Nova Collective, Intronaut) – Drums & Percussion

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https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/CynicOnline
https://www.youtube.com/user/cynicdocumentary
https://cynic.travelling-merchant.com
https://www.indiemerch.com/cynic/

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intervals Drop New Single "circuit bender" + Official Visualizer

Innovative instrumental metal powerhouse intervals have released their latest track "circuit bender" and the official visualizer. The song is taken from the band's forthcoming new album 'memory palace', out next Friday, May 17. Speaking about today's release, intervals ringleader Aaron Marshall shared:

I’m so stoked to drop one last track from 'memory palace' before it all comes out next week! "circuit bender" is one of those rare tunes that just sort of wrote itself and I love that it showcases the heavier, and more production forward side of the record. Still plenty of different vibes to explore on the album, when it drops next week and I can’t wait for it to all be out in full. Another crazy visualizer for this one on our YouTube channel too for those who have been enjoying that side of things as well. Hope everyone digs!

intervals have previously dropped "mnemonic", "neurogenesis" featuring acclaimed electronic duo KOAN Sound, and most recently, "nootropic" which altogether have amassed a staggering 1.2 million streams on Spotify alone and over 350,000 views on YouTube. Pre-order 'memory palace' here, stream "circuit bender" here, and watch the music video below.

See intervals heat up the stage on the Mammoth II Tour 2024 with Mammoth WVH going on now. For ticket information, please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more intervals news coming soon.

Upcoming Tour Dates With Mammoth WVH:

May 10 - Cherokee, NC @ Harrah's Cherokee Resort Event Center

May 12 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live

May 14 - Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal

May 16 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

May 17 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

intervals exist as the unbound and unapologetic creative expression of Aaron Marshall. The progressive guitar rock faithful revere Marshall for his virtuoso chops and melodic prowess in equal measure. His distinctive character and musical personality shine throughout the heady, catchy, and transcendent instrumental compositions found across the ever-growing catalog of intervals albums. 

The music is a window into the Toronto, Ontario, guitarist’s mind, body, and soul. Songs like Libra5-HTPBelvedereI’m Awake, and mnemonic rank among the most popular in the genre. Metal Injection describes intervals as “catchy-as-hell shred.” Sonic Perspectives declared the band’s fourth album, 2020’s 'Circadian', “strikes the perfect balance between shred, songwriting, and melody.”

A trio of gifted touring and recording musicians surround Marshall as they collectively share intervals’ songs with the world: drummer Nathan Bulla, bassist Jacob Mansky, and guitarist Travis LeVrier. They consistently stun audiences, including on celebrated treks with SpiritboxTesseracTAnimals As LeadersPolyphiaPeripheryProtest The Hero, and Between The Buried And Me

The earliest intervals offerings, including two EPs and 2014’s full-length debut, A Voice Within (the sole album with lead vocals), were decidedly heavy and aggressive. Heralded by MetalSucks as “fantastic” and “lacking virtually nothing,” 2015’s The Shape of Colour ventured in a new direction. intervals' fourth album was appropriately titled The Way Forward. “Employing many of the same techniques as technical progressive metal but in a major-key, upbeat framework has been intervals’ calling card,” wrote Metal Hammer. “[The Way Forward] is a purer distillation of [Marshall’s] aim.”  

Circadian marked intervals’ first collaboration with Sam Guiana (Silverstein, Neck Deep, Holding Absence). memory palace brilliantly celebrates the best of intervals’ past, present, and future. The album is diverse, uplifting, and crushingly heavy. Also produced by Guaianamemory palace includes collaborations with KOAN Sound (“neurogenesis”), J3PO (“galaxy brain”), and OBLVYN (“lacuna”). 

Fiercely independent and precision-focused but never lacking in uplifting vibe and fun, intervals continues to grow from Marshall’s strong roots in authenticity, instinct, and trusting one’s gut. - Ryan Downey

RELIQA - release video for new single 'Dying Light'

Fast-rising Australian metallers RELIQA have released a video for their new single, 'Dying Light,' the third cut to be taken from their upcoming debut album, Secrets Of The Future, which sees a 31st May release via Nuclear Blast Records for all territories outside of Australia, where it will be released via Greyscale Records.

Vocalist Monique Pym comments:

"Dying Light is your last taste of the album before we go full send on May 31st. This one is all about the attitude – it's got a level of sass and femininity that we haven't explored before, with a dirty, riffy groove to keep it grounded. I think this song really completes the picture alongside Terminal and Killstar for how many diverse kinds of sounds we've managed to pack into the record."

Watch the video for new single 'Dying Light' below.

Pre-order and pre-save Secrets Of The Future now at: https://nblast.de/Reliqa-SOTF

Manchester's THE SPEED OF SOUND releases landmark ‘A Cornucopia: Minerva’ album, plus animated video for ‘The Great Acceleration’

"Buzzing fuzz guitar lines emerge from a delicate acoustic introduction to intersect with the crashing chords and the ‘bulbous pulsing’ rhythm section" ~ Record Collector Magazine

"Raw and edgy sound with guiding and invigorating sense of melody" ~ The Spill Magazine

“Unmistakeable sound a winning formula” ~ The Big Takeover

“A triumph of industry, imagination and talent, coolly novel and damned addictive” ~ Louder Than War

‘Unique and other worldly” ~ Vive Le Rock

“A form of Art-Pop that is wry, incisive, yet a deeply listenable examination of post industrial culture” ~ Rock At Night

"A riotous maelstrom of musical mayhem” ~ The Manc Review

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Manchester indie rock psychonauts The Speed Of Sound has released their new album 'A Cornucopia: Minerva', marking their 35th anniversary as power-pop psychnauts. Issued via Big Stir Records, this is the first record of the three-album set 'A Cornucopia: Minerva, Victory, Bounty' 

Full of ambition, energy, and eccentric melodic brilliance, they also present the video for 'The Great Acceleration', following up the album's lead track 'West Wind'.

While these albums will see digital editions over the next year, the Vinyl and CD versions are 3-disc sets carrying the umbrella title 'A Cornucopia'. Released as deluxe editions, each set includes two full-length bonus albums 'Victory' and 'Bounty'. But it all begins with 'Minerva'.

With this triple offering of sonic goodness, The Speed Of Sound returns triumphant, defiant and redemptive, following up 2021's critically acclaimed album 'Museum Of Tomorrow'. Named for the goddess associated with wisdom, the arts and strategic warfare, this album explores themes of resistance to mainstream cultural dominance, championing individual identity and artistic creativity whilst being a vigorous musical celebration of subcultural existence in the face of predominantly bland pop culture.

The Speed of Sound is made up of father and son John Armstrong (guitars and vocals) and Henry Armstrong (keyboards), Ann-Marie Crowley (vocals and guitar), Kevin Roache (bass guitar) and John Broadhurst (drums).

'Minerva' presents 14 fresh and variegated tracks, each one a burst of differently-hued radio friendly sonic technicolor. These new pieces range from the recklessly fast Bo Diddley rhythm successfully merged with a Wagnerian horn section of lead single 'West Wind' to the haunting and spacious ballad critiquing Economic Theory that is 'Trickledown' to the stripped back mediaeval folk-tinged starkness of 'The Harvest' to the stratospheric vastness of 'The Great Acceleration'.

The album passes seamlessly through the acoustic guitar-driven groove of 'SS-100-X',the spacious iridescence of 'Eight Fourteen Monday', the lively ascendence of 'The Party Sniper', the glowing radioactivity metaphor of 'Half Life' to the bright uplifting dementia and identity-loss focused 'Mind Palace'. While the bouncing vibe of 'Bodysnatchers' reminds us to stay awake and not slip into the drabness of normalcy, the crunching melodic punch of 'Clickbait' zings into the typewriter introduction of 'Yet Another Tuesday', onwards to the punkifed rhythm and blues of 'So Faux' and the closing acoustic riot of 'Question Time'.

With their inbuilt eclectic and genre-defying style, The Speed Of Sound expand from their base-camp foundation of multiple 1960s, punk and new wave influences, encompassing wide dynamic and stylistic variation, crossing borders and pushing boundaries at every opportunity while retaining continuity. The music bursts with experimentation whilst retaining hooks and melodic sensibility, plus the sharp barbed wit, lyrical depth and all-pervading sense of joy that form the irrepressible, uplifting hallmarks of this band.

Throughout their 35-year history, The Speed Of Sound have continuously produced music laced with optimism and lyrical bite, tapping the DIY ethos of punk and the restless lust for experimentation of psychedelia. Formed in 1989 with a pre-history dating back to the day Andy Warhol died in 1987, their music has always been idiosyncratic, counter-intuitive and perpetually looking for something new.

'Minerva' is out now, available in both formats from Big Stir Records via Bandcamp. Even better - dive into the jam-packed triple LP and CD editions of 'A Cornucopia'.

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The Oklahoma Kid Share "No Sympathy" Video

THE OKLAHOMA KID are a modern metal experience. The genre-blending five-piece never shies away from pushing the boundaries or breaking down old conventions.

Today, they have shared the video for "No Sympathy." With lyrics that cut through the facade, the song confronts betrayal and personal empowerment. As the raw vocals declare, "I can see right through you," the band delves into the complexities of resilience and self-realization. "No Sympathy" challenges listeners to confront their emotions and take control of their own fate. With its powerful message and intense energy, this track is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

The song is about vocalist Tom growing up as a man and the struggles that came with it. As he got older, he knew where they came from. This is his take on toxic masculinity for himself and the ones, especially FLINTA, who suffer from it.

"You are heard, I will do my best for a change," Tomboys.

Watch the video for "No Sympathy" below.

The song is out worldwide on DSPs at midnight here.

Since its formation in 2012, the band has established a foundation in the German metal scene. After their successful debut album Solarray (2019) and struck by the global pandemic, THE OKLAHOMA KID set their focus on writing new music, with one simple goal in mind — to best themselves and give every fan something to crave for Tangerine Tragic. The Oklahoma Kid have toured with internationally renowned acts such as Stick to Your Guns, Carnifex, Evergreen Terrace, and Hatebreed. They have electrified crowds with their passionate performances. The band is no longer an insider tip. They are a force to be reckoned with. Whether live at a festival or on the record player in the living room — THE OKLAHOMA KID will change your perception of what metal is capable of.
  
THE OKLAHOMA KID ARE:
Tomm Brümmer | Vocals
Fred Stölzel | Guitar
Andreas Reinhard | Guitar
Robert Elfenbein | Bass
David J. Burtscher | Drums

PHOTO CREDIT: Prissilya Junewin

KING 810 To Drop New Project This Summer, Share New Song, + Announce Tour

Indie occult film under the black rainbow by Flint Michigan's own KING 810 is due out summer 2024.  

KING 810 have announced their next project under the black rainbow, an episodic film series accompanied by a soundtrack of the same name. It's available for pre-order here.

The follow up to 2023's follow my tears is said the be the group's most uniquely ambitious piece of work yet.

David Gunn, Eugene Gill, and familiar cohorts independently funded, wrote, directed, produced, filmed, acted, edited, and distributed under the black rainbow. The band has once again teamed up with producer Josh Schroeder for the writing and recording of the musical portion of the film.

The story unfolds when KING 810 encounter an enchanted instrument belonging to the angelic priest King Melchizedek... 

The first episode is live.

KING 810 are also heading on tour this summer. Dates for the "under the black rainbow" tour are below and tickets go on sale on Friday, May 10 at 10am local time. The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Extortionist will support.

KING 810 ON TOUR:
WITH THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE + EXTORTIONIST:

8/1 — Rochester, NY  —  Montage Music Hall
8/2 — Albany, NY  —  Empire Underground
8/3 — Burlington, VT  —  Higher Ground
8/4 — Cambridge, MA  —  Sonia
8/6 — Manchester, NH  —  Jewel
8/7 — Hartford, CT  —  Webster Underground
8/8 — New York, NY  —  The Meadows
8/9 — Clifton. NJ  —  Dingbats
8/10 — Frederickton, MD  —  Cafe 611
8/11 — Mechanicsburg, PA  —  Lovedraft's Brewing Co.
8/13 — Richmond, VA  —  Another Round Bar & Grill
8/14 — Virginia Beach, VA  —  Scandals Live
8/15 — Greensboro, NC  —  Hangar 1819
8/16 — Jacksonville, NC  —  Hooligans
8/17 — Spartanburg, SC  —  Ground Zero
8/18 — Tampa, FL  —  Orpheum
8/20 — Sanford, FL  —  West End
8/21 — Pensacola, FL  —  The Handlebar
8/22 — New Orleans, LA  —  Southport Hall
8/23 — Tyler, TX  —  Bricks
8/24 — Oklahoma, OK  —  89 Street
8/25 — St. Louis, MO  —  Red Flag
8/28 — Madison, WI  —  The Annex
8/29 — Minneapolis, MN  —  Turf Club
8/30 — Sioux Falls, SD  —  Remedy 611
8/31— Des Moines, IA  —  Wooly's
9/1 — Indianapolis, IN  —  Black Circle

ABOUT KING 810:
Forget all the shit you’ve heard about KING 810, everything you think you know about them, and especially anything you've read on the internet. The band—David Gunn, Eugene Gill, and various partners-in-crime—gestated in one of America's most forsaken and forgotten cities: Flint, MI. Like a soundtrack to urban apocalypse, their 2014 full-length debut, Memoirs Of A Murderer, introduced a sound equally steeped in bullet-riddled rap, groove-laden nineties metal, sexually charged industrial, and midnight-at-the-crossroads acoustic voodoo. In its wake, they emerged as the rare enigma equally comfortable on a mixtape alongside Freddie Gibbs and DJ Drama or on tour with Slipknot and Korn. They managed to leave stages in flames everywhere from The Gathering of the Juggalos to Sonic Temple. They got ViceRevolverPornHub, and many more talking as they quietly amassed over 100 million streams  and counting across La Petite Mort or a Conversation with God [2016], Suicide King [2019], AK Concerto No. 47, 11th Movement in G Major[2020], and Follow My Tears EP [2023]. Like a séance in abandoned housing projects, they're both repulsively familiar and alluringly otherworldly. In 2024, Gunn, Gill, and Co. continue in their pursuit of uncompromising art on their first-ever indie occult film under the black rainbow and its accompanying album and soundtrack of the same name. Listen to it and make your own opinion. Allow it to infect you and invigorate you. Welcome to KING 810 2024.