MANY EYES Shares New Music Video for "Speechless," Kicking Off North American Tour Next Week

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Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES is now debuting the official music video for the song, "Speechless," which was filmed on day off during the band's recent North American tour at Mahall's Lanes in Lakewood, OH. The video can be found below.

“'Speechless' was the first song I ever demoed for Many Eyes," explains Buckley. "It set a standard for us that we still aspire towards when writing even to this day-make it heavy, make it good, make it cool.”

"Speechless" is taken from the band's debut full-length, 'The Light Age,' which was released in September 2024 via Perseverance Media Group! The album can be found HERE.

Many Eyes began in the winter of 2022 when Keith Buckley (Ex-Every Time I Die, The Damned Things) connected with brothers Nick (Producer/ Owner of Dexter's Lab Recording) and Charlie Bellmore (Corpsegrinder/ Toxic Holocaust) through their mutual friend, Jamey Jasta, frontman for metal legends Hatebreed. 'The Light Age' was written and recorded over a few weeks in both Buffalo, NY, and Milford, CT, where the members reside. 

Many Eyes is currently working on their second album. 

MANY EYES is about to embark on its third U.S. tour, supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTIONalongside HAIL THE SUN. Recently, they supported the legendary SUM 41 on their final tour, stoner rock stalwarts CLUTCH, and post-hardcore icons, THURSDAY. Their ability to engage an array of audiences shows a prowess in crossing genres. With Alan Hague now on guitar and Sean Vallie on bass, alongside Nick Bellmore’s powerful drumming and Keith Buckley’s commanding vocals, the band remains focused on pushing forward and exploring new creative horizons.

MANY EYES will hit the road next week on February 27 in Phoenix, AZ. The band has now added several headlining shows to the itinerary, which can be found below while tickets will be available HERE.

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MANY EYES Tour Dates

(Supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTION + HAIL THE SUN w/ SOLENCE):

02/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge** [JUST ADDED]

02/28: San Diego, CA @ Soma

03/01: Fresno, CA @ Tioga Brewery

03/02: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater

03/03: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

03/05: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

03/06: Memphis, TN @ Graceland Live

03/07: New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues

03/08: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall

03/09: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City

03/11: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

03/12: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

03/13: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues

03/14: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

03/15: Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall

03/17: Omaha, NE @ The Admiral Theater

03/19: Billings, MT @ Pub Station

03/21: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

03/22: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

03/23: Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom

03/25: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse

03/26: Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre

03/28: Las Vegas, NV @ Berlin Bar** [JUST ADDED]

03/30: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater** [JUST ADDED]

**Headlining Date, No Amity Affliction

Live Lineup:

Vocals - Keith Buckley

Drums - Nick Bellmore

Bass - Sean Vallie

Guitar - Alan Hague

Recording Lineup:

Vocals/ Lyrics/ Songwriter - Keith Buckley

Producer/ Songwriter/ Guitar/ Drums/ Bass - Nick Bellmore

Guitar/ Songwriter/ Bass/ Keys - Charlie Bellmore

Recorded and mixed by Nick Bellmore at Dexters Lab Recording in Milford, CT

Assistant Engineer William Hayes

Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound

Additional vocals recorded by Anthony Potenza

All songs written by Keith Buckley, Nick Bellmore and Charlie Bellmore.

Art Direction & Design by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in

Produced by Nick Bellmore

Executive Producer Jamey Jasta

Orders: https://dthw.sh/thelightage

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Progressive Super Metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION Announce New Album 'Floodgate' Out April 25th

Progressive super metallers IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are excited to announce their upcoming album 'Floodgate', releasing on April 25th. To celebrate the announcement, ISD has released the first single from the record titled "Memento Mori", accompanied by a lyric video available to view below.

About the single, guitarist/vocalist Tony Piccoli comments:

“As soon as we finished writing this song, we knew we had something special. This music paired with Pete’s lyrics, I think we have something powerful to offer the prog-metal community and beyond. Friends of mine have said it’s one of my best guitar solos to date, and I think they’re high. Anyway, thank you for checking it out!” 

Pete Hopersberger adds:

"My dad used to say, 'No one gets out alive,' and I hear it in my head whenever I think of him. My family is Catholic, and there’s a practice in our faith called Memento Mori (Latin for remember that you must die), which encourages us to contemplate the last 4 things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. In doing so, we remind ourselves to live each day as if we’re going to meet God and to prepare our soul for that. It’s a tall task, and I know I fail regularly, but we only get better when we aim high."



Watch the Lyric Video for "Memento Mori" below:

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION (ISD), hailing from Metro Detroit, have carved out their niche in the metal world with their signature Progressive Super Metal sound. Since their debut album 'Recurring Themes' (2012), produced by Roy Z, the band has toured with the likes of Pain of Salvation, Kingcrow, Fates Warning, and Circus Maximus, steadily building their reputation.

After their critically acclaimed concept album 'Triumphia' and their emotional third release 'The Sun Will Always Set', ISD are set to return in 2025 with their fourth album, 'Floodgate', once again produced by Nick Hagen. 'Floodgate' promises a dynamic mix of concise, heavy, and epic tracks, rich with vocal harmonies and standout performances from every member. This album pushes the band’s progressive metal songwriting even further, marking another milestone in their evolution.

About the album, Piccoli states:

"'Floodgate' is the idea that after a significant event in life, artists and musicians alike tend to open up the floodgate of creativity and let it all out. This album is a celebration of that floodgate opening up. We’re super proud of this one, and we hope you’ll enjoy the different paths this album will take you.” 

Pre-Order 'Floodgate' HERE

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are:

Pat DeLeon - Drums

Pete Hopersberger - Keyboards, Vocals

Bryan Paxton - Bass, Vocals

Tony Piccoli - Guitars, Vocals

Scott David Thompson - Guitars, Vocals

TRIBULATION Announces North American Headlining Tour, Co-headlining w/ UNTO OTHERS for First Leg

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Swedish gothic metal maestros TRIBULATION will be casting their spell on North America this spring! The band will embark on a full tour of the continent this May, for which they will first co-headline from May 1 through May 12 with UNTO OTHERS. Then, TRIBULATION will headline the second leg from May 14 until the final stop on May 25, in which they will be joined by EARLY MOODS as support.FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED will support the entire run.

The full itinerary can be found below! Tickets will be made available on February 21 @ 10:00 A.M. local time at THIS LOCATION.

ICYMI: TRIBULATION recently unveiled a cinematic music video for the haunting single, "Murder in Red," which pays homage to vintage Italian horror cinema. The video was created by Brandon McGowan with additional footage from Damón Zurawski and can be found below.

The track is taken from TRIBULATION's latest full-length, 'Sub Rosa in Æternum,' which was released on November 1, 2024 via Century Media Records, which was named among the best records of 2024 by Decibel Magazine (#5), A&P Reacts (#4), Invisible Oranges (#3), Heavy Music HQ (#23) + more!

The offering follows up the band's award-winning 2021 album, 'Where the Gloom Becomes Sound.' On 'Sub Rosa in Æternum,' Tribulation conjure new beast: Part psychological horror of Italian cinema, part gaunt British goth, and part Art Deco opulence, 'Sub Rosa In Æternum' is a blazing torch upon a cloudy, skeleton sky. Orders can be found HERE.

GET TICKETS HERE

TRIBULATION North American Tour Dates:

Co-headlining with UNTO OTHERS, with support from FINAL GASP + UNREQVITED):

05/01: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

05/02: Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar

05/03: Denver, CO @ Bluebird

05/04: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/06: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

05/07: Portland, OR @ Star Theater

05/09: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

05/10: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

05/11: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/12: Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge

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Headlining w/ direct support from EARLY MODS + FINAL GASP, support from UNREQVITED)

05/14: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

05/15: Ft. Worth, TX @ The Rail^

05/16: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall^

05/17: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)^

05/18: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones^

05/20: Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster^

05/21: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest

05/22: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving

05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

05/24: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes

05/25: Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace

CROWNSHIFT - Release Hard-Hitting Metal Cover Of Alannah Myles' Smash Hit 'Black Velvet'

Following up on their highly acclaimed self-titled debut album from 2024, modern metal supergroup CROWNSHIFT has unleashed a hard-hitting metal cover of Alannah Myles' smash hit 'Black Velvet' from 1989. The original, which is undoubtedly one of the biggest pop hits of the late 80s, has been given an exciting contemporary facelift by the Finns, who effortlessly updated the song with their signature sound and made it their own.

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

In just a week from now, CROWNSHIFT will embark on an extensive European tour with heavy metal legend DIRKSCHNEIDER and ALL FOR METAL Scroll down for all confirmed dates.

STREAM CROWNSHIFT'S 'BLACK VELVET' COVER:
https://crownshift.bfan.link/black-velvet

PURCHASE / REVISIT CROWNSHIFT'S DEBUT ALBUM: 
https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

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 highly acclaimed 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. 

CROWNSHIFT IS:
Tommy Tuovinen: Vocals 
Daniel Freyberg: Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Jukka Koskinen: Bass 
Heikki Saari: Drums 

CROWNSHIFT online:
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https://www.instagram.com/crownshiftofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@crownshiftofficial 
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Memphis May Fire Share "The Other Side" Video

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE  Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) will release SHAPESHIFTER on March 28 via longtime label Rise Records. Pre-order it here. The album is already receiving critical acclaim and recognition from SPIN, New Noise, Idobi, and more.

They have just shared the video for their latest barn burner "The Other Side."

Watch it below
 

"'The Other Side' is about resilience in the face of despair," shares Mullins. "It's for anyone who's ever felt trapped in their own pain, unsure if they'll ever break through. But there's always something beyond the darkness, another side to the pain, a breakthrough waiting to happen. This song is a reminder that even in our lowest moments, we're not alone, and the light is closer than we think."

MMF will embark on a headline tour for Spring 2025, with support from Caskets, Wind Walkers, and Elijah. The tour kicks off April 16 in Little Rock and runs through May 17 in Atlanta. It includes appearances at several key spring festivals, such as Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville. All dates are below. Get tickets here

MEMPHIS MAY FIRE ON TOUR:
WITH CASKETS, WIND WALKERS, + ELIJAH:

4/16 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
4/17 — Dallas, TX — Southside Music Hall
4/18 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
4/19 — San Antoni, TX — Vibes
4/21 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
4/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/23 — San Diego, CA — Observatory SD
4/24 — Rosefield, CA — Goldfields
4/27 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
4/29 — Billings, MT — Pub Station
4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
5/1 — Dener, CO — Summit
5/3 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note
5/4 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
5/5 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
5/6 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
5/8 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/9 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Monarch
5/10 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
5/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
5/13 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
5/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground 
5/15 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/17 — Atlanta, GA — Center Stage
5/18 — Daytona, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival Date

Wrath of Logarius Enter the Void on New Single

Much like their Bloodborne namesake, Wrath of Logarius are impossible to predict. But no matter what skeletal form they assume, their upcoming debut album, Crown of Mortis, pronounces them as the unflinching kings of black metal's formless new realm.

Watch the mind-melding playthrough for new single "Of the Void" below.

Crown of Mortis comes out April 4 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/wrathoflogariuscrownofmortis

Can't wait to hear Crown of Mortis? RSVP for Wrath of Logarius' upcoming Bandcamp Listening Party and hear their debut album two weeks before it comes out. 

Wrath of Logarius Crown of Mortis Bandcamp Listening Party
March 12 @ 7 pm Pacific Time

RSVP
https://wrathoflogarius.bandcamp.com/live/crown-of-mortis-listening-party

After emerging from the misty forests of Northern California four years ago, Wrath of Logarius spread through the world of underground metal like a bloodborne virus. "...a ferocious display of intent which signifies the band's potential to become a powerhouse", New Noise wrote about the band's burning introduction.

Many hunters would've reaped their rewards while resting their bones, but Crown of Mortis only builds on the band's growing lore. The album's first single summoned all the bloody runes from the band's formless spellbook. Now armed with newly minted Strega guitars, Wrath of Logarius cycle through the many moonlit phases of black metal on "Of the Void".

New bassist Xolotl opens the icy procession with dissonant bass chugs, as if marching toward death. Like a howling wind, Vastator whips across a darkened stretch of classic tremolo picking, only to climb like mist through a solo that drips with despair.     

"Open the gates and let revision in", Noctifier screams before being engulfed by the blistering flames from Lord Marco's blast beats. "Slowly dismantle every part of you". 

On "Of the Void", Wrath of Logarius usher black metal into a boundless new realm.   

For this playthrough, Wrath of Logarius used Strega Master Elite series Lamia 7s loaded with custom Arcana Glaive Pickups. 

On Crown of Mortis, Wrath of Logarius bend black metal to fit their formless rule.   

Line-up
Noctifer - Vocals
Urath - Lead Guitar
Vastador - Guitar
Lord Marco - Drums
 
Recording Studio
Rapture Recordings, Hayward, CA, USA
 
Production Credits
Produced, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Cody Fuentes at Rapture Recordings Studio

Cover Art
Sant V. Schreiber
 
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https://orcd.co/wrathoflogariuscrownofmortis


Booking Contact:
martyr.urath@gmail.com
 
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Bandcamp: https://wrathoflogarius.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrath_of_logarius/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/wrath-of-logarius/1712706210
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CHi92LvwVayTacWx3nsfa
 
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STAN LYNCH (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) Announces Formation of THE SPEAKER WARS + Debut Music Video

STAN LYNCH, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, long-time drummer and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, announces today the formation of THE SPEAKER WARS. After two decades of recording and touring multiple albums with The Heartbreakers, STAN moved to the other side of the recording console and shifted his focus to production and songwriting. Over the years, STAN has written and produced hits for artists in multiple genres, including the Eagles, Don Henley, Tim McGraw, The Mavericks, Ringo Starr, The Byrds, Toto, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Watch the Debut Music Video for “You Make Every Lie Come True” below:

While writing in Nashville, a publisher introduced STAN to Texas singer-songwriter, Jon Christopher Davis, who was gathering material for a solo record on a major label. After accumulating an album’s worth of songs, Jon abandoned working on a solo record and the two decided to start a band to perform the newly created material. Adding Jay Michael Smith on guitar, Brian Patterson on bass, Steve Ritter on percussion, and Jay Brown on keyboards, THE SPEAKER WARS was born.

The band then headed into 5M Studios in Denton, TX, with co-producer Mike Pisterzi, and produced a full-length album. Upon hearing the material, Frontiers Records immediately signed the band, and their debut album is scheduled for release on May 30th.

STAN LYNCH says:

"After my 20-year tenure with the Heartbreakers, I got a second act writing and producing. It was educational beyond measure to learn how to create music from the other side of the glass. Around this time, I met Jon Christopher Davis in Nashville who casually mentioned that we should start a band –– so here I am –– in THE SPEAKER WARS and it's good to have my old job back. The guys in our new band know how to make great music, and I'm looking forward to another round.”

Pre-Order 'The Speaker Wars' HERE

THE SPEAKER WARS are:

Stan Lynch - Drums

Jon Christopher Davis - Vocals

Jay Michael Smith - Guitar

Brian Patterson - Bass

Steve Ritter - Percussion

Jay Brown - Keyboard

Movements Share New Song "Where I Lay" — LISTEN // Tour Kicks Off 3/1

MOVEMENTS are delighted to share the brand new song "WHERE I LAY."

Watch and listen via the visualizer below.

The song boasts Movements' signature push and pull guitar tension, but there is a level of stunning refinement of the band's sonic hallmarks. It also finds the band exploring some territory it had stepped away from in the songwriting process.

"'Where I Lay' is one of those songs that was tough for me to write," says vocalist Patrick Miranda. "Lyrically, it's really emotionally vulnerable and it had me revisiting places with my writing that I hadn't explored in a while. It's for anyone else out there who feels like they've never quite fit right in the world. This one is for the outcasts."

Regarding the single's striking, black and white artwork and its overarching connective tissue with the previously released Movements song "Afraid To Die," Miranda states, "It's a behind-the-scenes film photo that I took at the 'Afraid To Die' music video shoot!"

He furthers, "The idea is that 'Afraid To Die' and 'Where I Lay' are living in the same world thematically — and, in some ways, are extensions of one another. In 'Afraid To Die,' I'm being chased by masked figures. In 'Where I Lay,' the masked figure is going to be me. Since 'Where I Lay' is about feeling like you don't belong; it's almost this idea that the reason I was being chased in 'Afraid To Die' is because I never really was supposed to be part of the group of masked figures to begin with. It's like you're wearing a mask to try to blend in, but in the end, it's pointless... because one way or another, you'll be found out."

In other Movements news, the band will embark on their 2025 North American Tour, joined by special guests Citizen, Scowl, and Downward. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour kicks off on March 1 at Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ making stops across North America in Atlanta, Toronto, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, and more, before wrapping up in Los Angeles at The Torch at the LA Coliseum on April 6.

MOVEMENTS 2025 TOUR DATES:
3/1 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
3/3 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
3/4 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston 
3/5 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom 
3/7 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
3/8 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy 
3/9 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues Orlando 
3/11 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte 
3/13 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
3/14 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount 
3/15 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia
3/18 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring 
3/20 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY 
3/21 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit 
3/22 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 
3/24 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
3/25 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant 
3/27 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
3/29 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
3/31 — Seattle, WA — Paramount Theatre
4/1 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/3 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live Sacramento
4/4 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic 
4/6 — Los Angeles, CA — The Torch at the LA Coliseum 

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:
It's been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020 albumNo Good Left to Givedebuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then with 478 million total streams in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the Southern Californian act have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the band's third full-lengthRUCKUS!sees the post-hardcore quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Circa Survive, Code Orange), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop songcraft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique. In order to accomplish this, the band made three extended trips to Yip's Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to write and record the collection of songs that would end up asRUCKUS! "I truly don't believe that it could have been a more streamlined process and I don't think we've ever written music that's as good as what we put together for this record," Miranda explains.RUCKUS!sees the band integrating decidedly different influences such as Gorillaz and Strokes into their sound to challenge people's preconceptions.

Manchester electro pop artist Richard Evans shares 'Aidoru' single, previewing new album

Manchester-based electro pop artist Richard Evans is back with his new single. 'Aidoru', released via Cold Star Media, is named for the Japanese word meaning "idol". The song's lyrics explore the status of a virtual pop idol designed only to please its audience as it sings of love with no understanding of what the word means.

A British-Irish electronic musician, writer and digital media artist, Evans' foray into the music scene includes time as the keyboardist in UK cult band James, with whom he also co-wrote and recorded material, and as guitarist and songwriter for St. Vitus Dancers.

'Aidoru' previews Evans' new 'Quantum' album, released in stereo, binaural and spatial audio mixes, created by award-winning Swiss sound designer Hervé Girardin. Recorded at Cold Star Studios, this nine-track collection itself is themed around artificial intelligence -  probing its impact upon us,  how algorithms are changing us and questioning what responsibility we bear for the things we create.

"This song is one of the first written for the new album and marks a change in my writing process, being originated on just piano and vocals rather than devised within studio software. I specifically wanted a bright, hi-energy track to match the commerciality of the virtual idol concept. The lyrics reflect a creation that is designed for just one purpose - to serve its listeners," says Richard Evans.

Last year, Evans released his 'Dream of the World' EP, composed and recorded in the aftermath of a life-threatening illness. In 2022, Evans was struck with Miller Fisher Syndrome, a rare auto-immune disorder that threatened to rob him of his ability to speak, sing, and play music. Yet, against all odds, he emerged victorious, relearning everything from scratch -  a testament to his unwavering determination and a celebration of his triumph over adversity.

Richard Evans' draws inspiration from real-world science, exploring biotechnology, machine intelligence and the environment. For this album, existing songs were refined and new material was written, combining the warmth of classic synths with pared-down lyrics that explore real-world subject matter.

His 2022 debut record 'Sentinel' is an electro-pop concept album that touches on micro-plastics, gene editing, stardust, technogenic disasters and human evolution, telling the story of humanity at a tipping point and a world trapped in a climate crisis. Both 'Sentinel' and 'Dream of the World' were met with critical acclaim and global airplay.

He has performed live shows at festivals around the UK and at the end of 2023, a year on from the illness, he delivered his first large-scale outdoor production with visuals projected onto the exterior of a  venue during a performance. In 2024, Evans also received the Cultural Accelerator commission from Media Immersive Technology Innovation Hub to prototype a new live production featuring hologram-style projections, spatial audio and lighting effects.

Evans also wrote, directed and produced the science fiction drama 'AEON'. An author of many short stories, he also published the novel 'KOSMONAUT ZERO' (via Dead Ink), researched at Star City Cosmonaut Training Centre. He also oversaw the 'Gagarin 50' exhibition for the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin.

As of February 18, 'Aidoru' is available everywhere online, including SpotifyApple Music and directly from the artist via Bandcamp. The full 'Quantum' album will be released on April 25 via Cold Star Media.

CREDITS
Music, lyrics, vocals and programming by Richard Evans
Recorded at Cold Star Studios
Mixed and produced by Hervé Girardin
Mastered by Digitalflesh Audio Mastering
Graphic design by Richard Evans
Released by Cold Star Media
Video filmed by Jason Lock & Jake Orton
Lighting: Tarrick Wilks
VJ: Joel Clements
With thanks to MITIH, Creative UK, AIX Live, BBC Audio R&D, Waterside Arts, FutureEverything and the University of Salford
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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GARAGE ROCK PIONEERS THE FIFTH ESTATE DROP "HOLD YOU CLOSER" SINGLE & VIDEO FROM UPCOMING ALBUM THEN AND NOW

A rock band out of a factory section of Stamford, CT by way of NYC. The Fifth Estate often played 5 or 6 hours a night, 6 nights a week, for months at a time. They rocked harder and heavier than most bands of the 60s. This did them no great service due to the AM Radio pop required of the day. So on a bet at a NYC party they jokingly did “Ding Dong The Witch is Dead”. It was a huge hit around the world. This and 3 other hits moved them on to huge concert around the country. Live they were ahead of things in the 60s and as Tomorrow Is My Turn could show you they already played what would become the thing in the 70s and again in the 90s and then and now again with bands like Oasis in the 2020s.

They stayed all these years doing what they do. Sometimes underground. Sometimes above ground. And now they will release a timeless album called THEN and NOW of all new tunes and a few covers. With the great guitar player and Grammy Winning producer Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter) on it, you can hear all that again. Starting with the first single “Hold You Closer”.

Watch video Below:

As Ken Evans states about the first single, “”Hold You Closer” is a rather beautifully heart felt tune about life and love when in the music business. May be understood by most musicians instantly and then soon by all. From Lover's Leap Bridge to the exhilarating real thing all in a day and night.” There are 15 songs in all with an amazing rendition of the classic “Great Balls of Fire”.

Pre-order you copy on CD or Vinyl: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/the-fifth-estate


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WEDNESDAY 13 Announces 10th Studio Album "Mid Death Crisis" + Drops Scandalous New Music Video

After returning in 2022 with his widely-acclaimed full-length album Horrifier (#8 US Top New Artist Albums), as well as several major tours supporting his solo work and celebrated Murderdolls reunion shows, world-renowned fearsome frontman WEDNESDAY 13 is back with another slew of harbingers of horror to slay the masses.

His new full-length album, Mid Death Crisis, is set to drop on April 25 via Napalm Records.

Watch the "When The Devil Commands" Music Video here.

The Duke of Spook himself dubs the album as a fun, campy, "leave-your-brain-at-the-door" rager and a true return to his hard-rocking roots! Produced by guitarist Alex Kane (Life, Sex & Death, Enuff Z'Nuff, Antiproduct) and mixed by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prong, DevilDriver), the album oozes infectious '80s sleaze metal energy, further accented by a blitzing guest vocal from Faster Pussycat's Taime Downe.

WEDNESDAY 13 has unveiled the album's first single, the ultra-catchy "When The Devil Commands," and its equally raucous, blasphemous new music video. The track stuns with an unforgettable hook, charging arena rock-laden drum production and chugging guitars.

WEDNESDAY 13 comments, "Growing up in the '80s, I remember the satanic panic of heavy metal music and parents' concern over what their kids were listening to. My mother was constantly checking my cassettes and making sure I wasn't possessed by the devil. Most of the music that I listened to never had any of those themes, but they were just accused of it. So when writing the lyrics to this song, I wrote what I thought would terrify my mother if she had stumbled upon this music. I wanted the lyrics to be upfront and leave no question as to what they were about...The Devil. This song is done in a fun spirit, and we don't plan on burning any churches in the future."

Eerie introductory track "There's No Such Thing As Monsters" vibrates with electricity before industrial-tinged "Decease and Desist" kicks in full blast.WEDNESDAY 13's trademark crooning wastes no time entering the fold as he careens through the high-octane horror anthem, before tracks like "Rotting Away" and "Blood Storm" ensnare with metallic goth-punk energy that will have crowds moving wall to wall. Featuring Faster Pussycat's Taime Downe on guest vocals, standout heavy rocker "No Apologies" is a fast-romping exorcism of toxic demons, while the triumphant mini-murder ballad "Decapitation" riles up listeners with a catchy lead riff before making a hard left into a theatrical bridge straight out of a sinister '60s sock hop! Ragers like "In Misery," "Xanaxtasy" and "Sick and Violent" explore various genres of metal, injecting the album with elements of gripping heaviness for any listener, while downtempo stunners "I Hurt You" and "My Funeral" approach a more pensive territory. 

Although its title, Mid Death Crisis, may suggest otherwise, the Duke of Spook shows zero signs of stopping on this refreshingly powerful and multi-faceted entry into the WEDNESDAY 13 hall of horrific history!

Pre-Order Mid Death Crisis here.

The North American "There's No Such Thing As Monsters" tour kicks off Friday, March 14 in Las Vegas, NV. The tour celebrates 20 years of Transylvania 90210and will include a "best of" Murderdolls set! 

See below for all tour dates, including the following UK/EU "Summer Blood Storm" headline run.

WEDNESDAY 13 ON TOUR:
WITH STITCHED UP HEART, DEAD RABBITS, + I YA TOYAH:
3/14—Las Vegas, NV—Count's Vamp'd
3/15—Los Angeles, CA—The Whisky
3/16—Berkeley, CA—Cornerstone
3/18—Portland, OR—Bossanova Ballroom
3/19—Seattle, WA—El Corazon
3/21—Roseville, CA—Goldfield Trading Post
3/22—Pomona, CA—Glass House
3/23—San Diego, CA—Brick By Brick
3/25—Mesa, AZ—The Nile Theater
3/26—Albuquerque, NM—Launch Pad
3/28—San Antonio, TX—Paper Tiger
3/29—Dallas, TX—Trees
3/30—Houston, TX—Warehouse Live
4/01—Birmingham, AL—Saturn
4/02—Knoxville, TN—Open Chord
4/04—Atlanta, GA—The Loft—Centerstage
4/05—Raleigh, NC—Chapel Of Bones
4/06—Greenville, SC—Radio Room
4/08—Baltimore, MD—Zen West
4/09—Leesburg, VA—Tally Ho
4/10—Sayreville, NJ—Starland Ballroom
4/12—Hampton Beach, NH—Wallys
4/13—Montreal, QC—Foufounes Electrique
4/15—Toronto, ON—Lee's Palace
4/16—Buffalo, NY—Rec Room
4/18—New York, NY—The Gramercy
4/19—Stroudsburg, PA—Sherman Theater
4/20—Lititz, PA—Mickey's Black Box
4/22—Pittsburgh, PA—Crafthouse
4/23—Cleveland, OH—Mercury
4/25—Columbus, OH—The Kings Of Clubs
4/26—Flint, MI—Machine Shop
4/27—Cadillac, MI—Venue Event Center
4/29—Joliet, IL—The Forge
4/30—Madison, WI—The Annex
5/2—Denver, CO—Oriental Theater
5/3—Colorado Springs, CO—Black Sheep

WEDNESDAY 13 IS:
Wednesday 13 — Lead Vocals + Guitar
Jack Tankersley — Guitar
Troy Doebbler — Bass
Mike Dupke — Drums
Ashes — Lead Guitar

MACHINE HEAD ANNOUNCE MONUMENTAL 11TH ALBUM UNATØNED OUT APRIL 25TH + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR FIRST SINGLE 'UNBØUND'

For over three decades, the personification of determination, founder/vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn, has led Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD on an uncompromising path – one fueled by defiance, reinvention, and a relentless pursuit of evolution. UNATØNED, the band's eleventh album, will be unleashed to the world on April 25 via Nuclear Blast Records.

UNATØNED is a testament to momentum, an album honed to its sharpest edge, forged on creative discipline and the hunger to push forward. To mark the announcement, the band reveals the first single, 'UNBØUND'. Watch the energetic music video directed by Mike Sloat.

Pre-order & pre-save UNATØNED:
https://machinehead.bfan.link/unatoned

Stream 'UNBØUND'
https://machinehead.bfan.link/unbound

Watch: 'UNBØUND' Music Video

UNATØNED is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel

  • LP

    • Tan with Black and Red Swirl

    • Clear

    • Black and Grey Marbled

Written in motion – on the road, in hotel rooms, and across continents – it reflects the raw energy of their return to the global festival circuit after an 11-year hiatus. UNATØNED was recorded at Robb's Jam Room, Sharkbite Studios, and Drop Of Sun Recording between July 2023 and December 2024. The album was produced by Robb Flynn as well as Zack Ohren who was also responsible for the engineering. The mixing and mastering was handled by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy at Audioworks UK and the mastering of the record was handled by Ted Jensen and his assistant Justin Shturtz. The only exception was the track 'LANDSCAPE ØF THØRNS' which was produced by Flynn and Joel Wanasek who was also in charge of mixing the single alongside Zack Ohren. MACHINE HEAD once again tapped Seth Siro Anton to create the album artwork.

Eleven albums deep, MACHINE HEAD remains as fierce, relevant, and unstoppable as ever

This Spring, MACHINE HEAD are heading on a massive North American tour alongside labelmates and Swedish melodic death metal icons IN FLAMES, Italian metal titans LACUNA COIL, and American metalcore outfit UNEARTH. The 24-date trek will kick off on April 5th with a “hometown” show for MACHINE HEAD at the legendary Fox Theater then heads South for a stop at Sick New World Festival before heading East and making its way across Canada.

Tickets for the tour are available for purchase:
https://www.machinehead1.com/pages/tour

Confirmed dates for MACHINE HEAD's North American Tour 2025 with IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL, UNEARTH are:

04.05 U.S. Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
04.07 U.S. Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
04.09 U.S. San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
04.10 U.S. Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
04.12 U.S. Las Vegas, NV @ Sick New World **
04.13 U.S. Salt Lake City, UT @ Union
04.15 U.S. Denver, CO @ The Fillmore Auditorium
04.17 U.S. San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec
04.18 U.S. Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
04.19 U.S. Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
04.21 U.S. Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
04.22 U.S. Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
04.23 U.S. Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
04.25 U.S. Reading, PA @ Santander Arena
04.26 U.S. Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
04.27 CAN Montreal, QC @ M'Telus
04.28 CAN Toronto, ON  @ History
04.30 U.S. Cincinnati, OH @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
05.02 U.S. Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
05.03 U.S. Chicago, IL @ Radius
05.04 U.S. Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
05.05 CAN Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings
05.07 CAN Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Center
05.08 CAN Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
05.10 CAN Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place

**Festival date -MACHINE HEAD& LACUNA COIL only

Nightfall Return with Darkest, Catchiest and Most Epic Album Yet

Since 1991, Nightfall have stood alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh as the pioneering trinity of Greek metal. The blackened death metal band sound as vengeful as ever. But the Athenians' upcoming eleventh album is their darkest and most epic creation yet. Backed by monumental production, a powerful message and the biggest choruses in the band's 30-year history, with Children of Eve, Efthimis Karadimas and his fellow rebels are set to unite blackened souls everywhere.   
 

"I love how this album came out", Efthimis says. "We're excited to play these songs live. The sound is massive. The choruses are huge. And there's a message that comes through. It's an album about how we come through pain, how we live with pain and how we die in pain".
 

Watch the vengeful video for the album's anthemic lead single "I Hate" below.

The video for "I Hate" was directed and produced by Adam Barker


Children of Eve comes out May 2, 2025 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/nightfallchildrenofeve

Like their brothers-in-arms, Nightfall sculpt towering gothic melodies from their blackened slab of death metal. After all, they're the first Greek band to perform at Wacken Open Air. Children of Eve is blessed with the mightiest set of hooks in their deep discography. Their new album was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, who's worked with Volbeat, Amaranthe, The Black Dahlia Murder and many other big names from metal's pantheon. "I Hate" seethes with thunderous bass, riffs that crack like lightning and blast beats from ex-Septicflesh drummer Fotis Benardo that flow with all the fire and fury of the River Styx.

"I am a manic servant of deity of doom", Efthimis roars as a Greek choir echoes his righteous anger like the call of a siren.

Their new single will have the festival masses headbanging and raising horns, but it wouldn't bear the mark of Nightfall if it didn't possess a deeper message. While the band's disdain for the restrictions of the Eastern Orthodox Church has only grown, their latest act of rebellion was fueled by the ongoing rise of religious wars. "Anger was the root", Efthimis reveals about what inspired Children of Eve. In the video for "I Hate", a fallen warrior is resurrected, only to hunt down his guardian angel.

"Faith is a personal matter", Efthimis continues, "but it can become a dirty business".

It's a message that the frontman hopes will unite metal messiahs across the globe. While Nightfall was on hiatus during the 2010s, Efthimis was diagnosed with depression. He now wears a black mask to cover half of his face to symbolize what's it's like to live under the invisible veil of mental illness. "We can talk about this. We can sing about it", he says when asked about the band's new initiative Metal Music Against Depression (MMaD), which is supported by the European Alliance Against Depression in Germany. "We can build a community that's based on understanding".  

With Children of Eve, Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet.  

With Children of Eve, Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet. 

Line-up:
Efthimis Karadimas - Vocals
Kostas Kyriakopoulos - Guitars
Vasiliki Biza - Bass
Fotis Benardo - Drums

Recording Credits:
Recorded at Devasoundz Studios, Athens, Greece
Produced by Efthimis Karadimas with Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos
Engineered by Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark

Production Credits:
Produced by Efthimis Karadimas & Engineered by Fotis Benardo
Mixed & Mastered in Hansen Studios, Denmark by Jacob Hansen

Cover Art:
Eliran Kantor

Art Concept: 
Efthimis Karadimas

Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/nightfallchildrenofeve


Follow Nightfall:
Official Website: http://www.nightfall.gr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightfallband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NIGHTFALL_band
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightfallband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4W0Vom1cl6o3UCq8tTfRHV
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/nightfall/1369568685
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/76457
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3521048
Bandcamp: https://nightfallofficial.bandcamp.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightfallband_gr

RED REIGN SET TO OPEN FOR LA GUNS THIS SPRING, IN SUPPORT OF 'DON'T LOOK BACK' LP

Virginia-based rockers Red Reign are honored to announce a string of east coast dates that they will open for LA Guns throughout late April and early May. 

 

The band will be performing standout tracks from their most recent album, 'Don't Look Back.' 

 

"We are excited to be back on the road supporting one of our favorite bands, LA Guns," said the band in a statement. 

"We are looking forward to being back on stage performing live – material from our latest release and fan favorites, and continuing to meet new friends along the way."

 

Taking 80’s influences but steering them in a more contemporary direction, Red Reign (which is comprised of members singer/guitarist Carlton “Bubba” McMichael, guitarist Stevie Shred, bassist Larry Moore, and drummer Sammy Lee) bridge the sounds of yesterday and today, and can compete with the current active rock radio climate – as heard throughout their aforementioned 2023 full-length debut, ‘Don’t Look Back,’ which was supported by opening shows last year for classic rockers Nazareth. 

 

Overseen by Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum producer David Ivory(Halestorm, Silvertide), the ten-track LP features such standout tracks as “Don’t Look Back” (which features a guest appearance by guitarist George Lynch), “Here I Am,” and “No Peace, No Love.” The band strongly feels that “All types of music lovers can find what they like in each one of our songs.” To check out the group's music video for "Don't Look Back," below.

CONFIRMED DATES WITH LA GUNS:

 

TUE Apr 22           

Jergel's Rhythm Grille     

Warrendale, PA  

 

WED Apr 23            

Riviera Theatre    

North Tonawanda, NY  

 

TUE Apr 29            

Rams Head On Stage         

Annapolis, MD  

 

WED Apr 30            

The Ardmore Music Hall                                        

Ardmore, PA   

 

THU May 1             

Tally Ho Theater      

Leesburg, VA  

 

SUN May 4              

Elevation 27                                                            

Virginia Beach, VA     

 

FOR MORE INFO, VISIT:

 

redreignband.com/

 

facebook.com/RedReignBand/

Renowned Rock Singer RUSS BALLARD Revisits Legendary Single “God Gave Rock N' Roll To You” + Shares New Video

Today, renowned rock singer RUSS BALLARD shares a revisited version of his famous hit “God Gave Rock N' Roll To You”, and a new music video, both of which are out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

RUSS BALLARD describes the track by saying:

“It reflected the optimism I felt at the time, with lines like 'love your friend, love your neighbour, love your life and love your labour, it's never too late to change your mind.' It was a hit for Argent and a hit for KISS 18 years later when it was included in the film 'Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey.'”

Watch the Music Video for “God Gave Rock N' Roll To You”

RUSS BALLARD is simply one of the most renowned and gifted songwriters in pop and rock music. His music career started when he was only 14 years old, and he wrote a tune, which was recorded by The Shadows, appearing on their album, 'The Sound Of The Shadows' in 1964.

During the 70s and 80s, his songs ruled the airwaves, and the list of hits is pretty much endless. From “Since You Been Gone” (Rainbow), “God Gave Rock'n'Roll To You” (Argent and KISS), “So You Win Again” (Hot Chocolate), “New York Groove” (Hello and Ace Frehley), “You Can Do Magic” (America), “Winning” (Santana) or “I Don’t Believe In Miracles” (Colin Blunstone) – just to name a few – everyone who needed a great song knew that with RUSS BALLARD they could not go wrong.

 

Numerous records/artists were also produced by him, like Roger Daltrey, America, Elkie Brooks, Skindred or Sada Vidoo. In 1974, he started a solo career (after his stint with the band Argent in early 70’s), which had its highest momentum with the 'S/t' album in 1984 (which included the hit single “Voices”) and the follow up “The Fire Still Burns”.

Since then, BALLARD has released 10 studio albums and is still writing and producing hits. Three songs from his 1984 and 1985 albums were featured in the TV show “Miami Vice” and were extensively played on dance floors around Europe.

Listen to "God Gave Rock N' Roll To You" HERE

STEPHEN CHESNEY BRINGS TOGETHER SLASH'S SNAKEPIT VOCALIST ERIC DOVER, BASS LEGEND BILLY SHEEHAN, KoRn DRUMMER RAY LUZIER & DIZZY REED OF GUNS N' ROSES: AGENTS OF YOUR DEMISE

The rock world is about to witness the birth of something monumental.

AGENTS OF YOUR DEMISE,

Stephen Chesney's long anticipated project- brought to life with some of the biggest names in rock music - officially unveils its first single,

NOTHING'S MADE TO LAST."

The track serves as a preview to their upcoming debut album, due for release in the first quarter of 2025, and promises to shake the foundations of rock music.

THE SONGS

"What you hear on the record in a lot of ways is the story of the last 10/15 years of my life. They’re songs written during some crazy peaks and valleys and I think that makes it a very relatable record. A lot of anger, a lot of venting and a few receipts (maybe…) but there’s a pretty good sense of humor kept within the lyrics throughout. The musicianship of the guys involved is as incredible as you’d expect from them, it was amazing having the songs come together with guys that have the ability that these guys do... and then having Dizzy sign on for the final two songs I was tracking made all the time that it took to get to this point worth it.” - Stephen Chesney

THOUGHTS ON THE RECORD

“I had such a blast playing on this record,

Ray Luzier is so awesome on drums and Stephen played some spectacular guitar on his great songs. I’m glad I could be a part of this!”

Billy Sheehan

ON THE BAND COMING TOGETHER

“Stephen called me and said hey so i’ve got this idea and these guys in mind to put a band together for a record so I said whats in it for me? - He said he’d buy me a lap dance from a stripper and take you to Buc-ee's to buy beef jerky and I said you know what when you put it that way... by god I’m in.” - Eric Dover

BAND BIO

Stephen Chesney is a U.S.-based English guitarist, songwriter, and producer with a lifelong passion for music. A rock fan at heart, Stephen's playing style and songwriting have led him to perform and collaborate with a wide range of some of the worlds most talented musicians.

Stephen's roster of collaborators and performers includes rock icons such as bass legend

Billy Sheehan, KoRn drummer Ray Luzier, Slash's Snakepit / Jellyfish vocalist Eric Dover,

Dizzy Reed of Guns N' Roses,

Gregg Bissonette of Ringo Starr's All-Star Band and David Lee Roths Eat 'Em and Smile band, Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis of Guns N' Roses and a growing list of artists the full musical spectrum.

Beyond his work as a recording artist and performer, Stephen has composed, performed, and recorded for numerous television shows and channels, including Discovery, Animal Planet, MSNBC, and the History Channel and stays busy as a session musician, writing and performing on studio recordings for for artists across multiple genres.

Underoath announces new album

Underoath, the iconic and genre-defining band, has once again shattered expectations with their forthcoming album, 'The Place After This One,' to be released March 28, 2025 via MNRK Heavy. Renowned for their ability to transform chaos into harmony and aggression into anthemic survival, the Florida-based group delivers a record that promises to redefine heavy music and expand their already massive audience. With two RIAA certified gold albums, three Grammy nominations, and a legacy of uncompromising authenticity, Underoath is back—and they’re louder, bolder, and more essential than ever, while continuing to push boundaries in ways that few bands dare.


'The Place After This One' marks a truly momentous occasion in the band's history. It is a stunning document and a remarkable collection of songs, signaling a renaissance period in the beloved act’s storied career. The album showcases where they’re from, and more importantly, where they're headed. It's a masterpiece, from musicians at the top of their game. Sonically, its references are varied and complex, and is a distillation of everything they’ve accomplished thus far: a crystalline vision blending hard rock, electronic experimentation, guttural screams and anthemic, call-to-arms choruses.


Following a string of new singles beginning last year—including “Generation No Surrender,” “Survivor’s Guilt,” and “Teeth”—the band returns today with a punishing new song from their upcoming album, “All The Love Is Gone,” alongside its accompanying music video.

Speaking on the song , vocalist Spencer Chamberlain calls it “...one of the most out-there songs we've ever written. We really wanted to create a track that was drum-and-bass-driven, kind of in the vein of The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Noisia, etc. We also pulled elements from Justice and The Streets. There’s a darkness to those artists that’s so heavy and interesting to me, and we really wanted to embrace that on this song. To me, this is kind of our version of that—sharing a lot of those elements and vibes but still keeping the heaviness of Underoath at its core.”


He continues, “Lyrically, I wrote it from the place I used to go whenever something went wrong in my life, which I think we can all relate to. It's a place I now consciously avoid when things fall apart. But it’s that moment when everything in your life has fallen apart, you’re at the bar, and you just don’t care anymore. Maybe it’s the end of a relationship, the loss of a friend or family member, or you just got fired—whatever it may be, we've all had a night like this. It’s a scary feeling, and it’s a place I never want to go back to, but that’s the song in a nutshell. It’s pretty on the nose, so to speak, but I felt like I needed to write it down to remind myself to never go there again.”

In 2025, Underoath will be visiting Australia for the first time since 2019, performing They’re Only Chasing Safety in its entirety along with an encore set, as direct support for Alexisonfire . Soon after their jaunt in Australia, the band will return to North America for a run of shows supporting Rise Against and Papa Roach as part of their Rise of the Roach tour. The band will also be performing at Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival on May 10, 2025 in Columbus, OH and at Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL on May 16, 2025 . Tickets available for purchase here.

Kingdom Collapse Releases Powerful New Single "ELEVATE"; Announces Back-To-Back Tours! ​   

Hard-hitting Texas rock band Kingdom Collapse has released their brand-new single, "ELEVATE," available now on all major streaming platforms. “ELEVATE” had it’s worldwide premiere yesterday on SiriusXM Octane and has already been added to rotation. Known for their anthemic sound and relentless energy, the band continues to rise in the rock scene, delivering yet another explosive track that fans are sure to love. The band will release an accompanying music video that is set to premiere in two weeks.

 

“'ELEVATE' is about tuning out negativity. Whether it’s those negative thoughts in the back of your head or people that can’t seem to do anything but hate. It’s about doing you and not giving a shit about things beyond your control," says Jonathan Norris, the band's vocalist. 

 

To support the release, Kingdom Collapse will hit the road on the 'Back to Life Tour' alongside Hinder and Saliva, kicking off February 17th and running through March 15th. But the momentum doesn’t stop there—immediately following, the band will join Nothing More for another powerhouse run from March 28th through May 6th, 2025.

 

Fans can take their concert experience to the next level with exclusive VIP packages that are available now at www.kingdomcollapse.com/vip.

 

STREAM "Elevate"

https://link.oxiderecords.com/elevate

No gimmicks. No bullshit. REAL ROCK. 

 

Texas-based, Kingdom Collapse has taken the world by storm with their undeniable songwriting, die-hard fanbase, and mindset to overcome anything. 

 

The band has NINE consecutive rock hits all added to regular rotation on SiriusXM Octane. Two of which, becoming Top 15 BIG UNS. Alongside the band’s Octane success, several of their singles have charted on the Billboard and Mediabase Top 40 charts for Mainstream Rock, racking up over 60,000,000 streams combined.  

 

Kingdom Collapse has been touring viciously, playing with bands such as Three Days Grace, Nothing More, From Ashes To New, Saint Asonia, Fire From The Gods, and more. Alongside their non-stop touring schedule, they’ve made recent festival appearances at Danny Wimmer’s Welcome To Rockville Festival, Blue Ridge Rock Fest, Rockfest and Inkcarceration Festival.

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Vianova Share "Melanchronic" Video

Berlin-based metalcore act vianova return with their latest single, "Melanchronic," expanding the boundaries of their musical universe once again. This synth-driven track drenches listeners in a wave of '80s nostalgia, blending melancholic undertones with soundscapes tailor-made for a contemplative night drive.

"Melanchronic" dives deep into the emotional push-and-pull of uncertain relationships, exploring the universal longing for closure, healing, or liberation — whether by embracing those connections or leaving them behind. The repetitive drum and vocal patterns, paired with vianova's groovy riffs, create a hypnotic trance, compelling listeners to contemplate their suppressed emotions.

The track was mixed by Leon Schmidt and mastered by renowned engineer Jens Bogren, who adds his signature warm and dynamic touch, elevating the song to new heights.

Brace yourself for a sonic journey that contrasts haunting soundscapes with explosive intensity, offering a truly immersive listening experience.

Catch vianova live later this year in Europe. More info here.

VIANOVA ARE:
Alexander Kerski — Vocals
Felix Vogelsang — Guitar
Raoul Zillani — Bass
Paul Vogelsang — Drums

DIAMOND DOGS & CHRIS SPEDDING Pay Homage to Little Richard with 'Macon Georgia Giant' - Out Now via Sound Pollution

DIAMOND DOGS & CHRIS SPEDDING are proud to release their newest album 'Macon Georgia Giant' via Sound Pollution, an homage to the true king of Rock 'n' Roll - Little Richard.

To celebrate the album release, the band has released a new single titled "King of Rock 'n' Roll" which is accompanied by a music video, available to view below.

DIAMOND DOGS may be a bunch of renaissance rockers deeply rooted in the early 70s British rock and roll, but just like their forerunners, they owe almost everything to Little Richard, the architect of it all! It's impossible to even imagine rock and roll without him.

One of DIAMOND DOGS' early tunes is called "Lunatic Eye-Rolling Delivery" which is a line nicked from a concert review of Little Richard, and we believe it sums up the essence of his greatness pretty well. He was much more than a rock pioneer, the way he dressed up and spoke was something the world had never experienced before.

Little Richard got Paul McCartney to write "I Saw Her Standing There", got James Browna new haircut, and put a silly little mustache on Prince!

So, the idea of recording a homage to the true king of rock and roll had been with the band for many years when CHRIS SPEDDING one day called Sulo and asked if they should record something together. Of course, Sulo immediately said yes, and then asked him to join DIAMOND DOGS in the upcoming studio session to record some well selected Little Richard gems for an LP. All said and done, and CHRIS was extra thrilled that his favorite "Send Me Some Lovin'' was among the songs that were picked.

And, on a cold and windy January day, the DOGS gathered with the new old puppy in the sweet premises of Dog Pound Studios, along with their beloved friend and engineer Jonas Åhlén.

The result is a breathtaking and beautiful homage to the king Little Richard. 'Macon Georgia Giant' ladies and gentleman – prepare to get your socks rocked.

Order 'Macon Georgia Giant' HERE