Out Now From ALL HELL - Sunsetter

ALL HELL returns from the shadows with their fifth full-length album, Sunsetter, arriving on Terminus Hate City. From their origins in Asheville, North Carolina in 2013, the band has carved a singular path through the underground, blending elements of first wave black metal, deathrock, punk, and film score atmospheres into something entirely their own. Sunsetter is the culmination of years of evolution and hardship, a concept record that stretches from ancient myth to modern apocalypse, driven by fire, blood, and vision.

The band (Jacob Curwen on guitar and vocals, Erik Ballantyne on bass, and Elanti on drums) began work on Sunsetter after the release of 2019’s The Witch’s Grail. Progress was slow and plagued by constant disruption. The pandemic struck, personal tragedies followed, and devastating floods hit their home region. In the midst of all this, the band found themselves burned out and disillusioned with metal entirely. But after stepping back and rediscovering their creative hunger, they emerged with a record that is not only their most metal release to date, but also their most fully realized.

Sunsetter tells a sprawling, violent tale of exile, rebirth, and cosmic vengeance. The story begins in ancient times with the curse of Cain, the first murderer, cast into the land of Nod where he joins with Lilith, the exiled first wife of Adam. From their union comes a cursed bloodline. The album’s opening track, “Exiled into Nod,” skips any slow buildup and immediately drops the listener into the chaos of this mythic prayer. It is followed by “Dominus Sanguis, Domina Nox,” a dark hymn to the Lord of Blood and the Lady of Night, and then “The Violent Brood,” a classic ALL HELL track that portrays the frenzy of being hunted by Cain's spawn.

“The Bleeding” flips the perspective and explores the mind of a predator, with a guest solo from Nate Garnette of SKELETONWITCH adding another layer of menace. The title track, “Sunsetter,” takes a more triumphant tone, capturing the defiance and pride of the children of Cain as they reject the sun and claim dominion over the night. Its straightforward power made it the obvious choice for the album’s name.

Side two of the album begins with “The Flood and the Death,” a cinematic, spoken-word interlude that sets the stage for a shift in time. The next chapter takes place centuries later, where the bloodline of Cain has survived the flood and reemerges in the present. “Behold the Night” brings this rebirth to life with driving energy and shifting dynamics. “Path of Cain” offers a darkly anthemic reflection on lineage, sin, and survival.

The final act of the album accelerates toward doom. “Sacrifice to Shadow” portrays a cult's plea for the return of their ancient masters, while “The Ancients Rise” delivers on that prophecy with grinding riffs and ominous brass that call back to the album’s ancient beginnings. The closing track, “The Outer Night,” brings it all to an end. It begins with militaristic urgency, climbs to apocalyptic grandeur, and fades into the cold silence of a world overrun. Cain and Lilith return, and the sun sets for the last time.

The album was recorded, mixed, and engineered by Chris Adams at Hidden Audio, with mastering by Jacob Curwen. The visual aesthetic, including the album art, was also created by Curwen, preserving the band’s independent and uncompromising approach.

The sun fades. The night takes hold. The world belongs to ALL HELL.

About ALL HELL:

ALL HELL is a blackened metal trio from Asheville, North Carolina, known for their relentless fusion of first wave black metal, deathrock, punk, and horror-driven storytelling. Since forming in 2013, the band has carved out a distinct identity rooted in occult themes, razor-sharp riffs, and a fierce DIY ethos. Their sound is aggressive, stripped-down, and deeply atmospheric — a raw, unfiltered descent into myth, violence, and the supernatural.

With five full-length albums and an EP to their name, including 2025’s apocalyptic concept record Sunsetter, ALL HELL has evolved from a local cult favorite into a powerful underground force. Their live presence has taken them across the U.S., sharing stages with acts like RINGWORM, BLACK TUSK, PROFANATICA, and TURN COLD, and performing at festivals such as Decibel Metal and Beer Fest, Dark Lord Day, and RPM Fest.

The current lineup, Jacob Curwen (guitar and vocals), Erik Ballantyne (bass), and Elanti (drums), continues to push the band’s sound forward while staying true to its core. With each release, ALL HELL digs deeper into a unique mythos that spans history, horror, and apocalypse, embracing the dark, the ugly, and the eternal night.

ALL HELL is:

• Jacob Curwen – Guitar and Vocals

• Erik Ballantyne – Bass

• Elanti – Drums

Connect with ALL HELL:

Bandcamp: https://allhell.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/allhellband
Instagram: https://instagram.com/allhellband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FVXnF7zGfuo8WF5qq4XHK
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/be/artist/all-hell/925520478

BEAST EAGLE Drops Ferocious New Single “Sharp Tongue” Ahead of Sorceress EP

BEAST EAGLE is back with a fierce new single, “Sharp Tongue”, the third single from their upcoming EP Sorceress, due out November 21 on Golden Robot Records.

Built on jagged guitars and a storm of emotion, “Sharp Tongue” tells the story of a woman grappling with power she no longer understands. The track fuses haunting vocal lines with heavy, grinding riffs, crafting a sound that’s both cinematic and confrontational. It captures a descent into inner chaos, where the threat isn’t the world outside, but the strength within.

The band leans into darker territory on this release, embracing vulnerability without sacrificing weight. “Sharp Tongue” pulls no punches. It’s raw, tightly wound, and driven by a sense of urgency that refuses to let up.

Sorceress promises to explore themes of control, identity, and transformation. With “Sharp Tongue” as a preview, BEAST EAGLE continues to push their sound forward: louder, darker, and more emotionally charged than ever.

About BEAST EAGLE
Soaring out of Omaha, Nebraska, heavy quartet BEAST EAGLE evoke a powerful take on hard rock driven by rock 'n' roll sensibilities. Influenced by the likes of KYUSS, HE IS LEGEND, and MASTODON, the band's huge sound is spearheaded by a fury of riffs and unyielding vocals. Since forming in 2019, BEAST EAGLE unleashed their first full length Loud at Flat Black Studios in 2021 with the self-titled EP following in 2023. Most recently, BEAST EAGLE were bestowed the title of Omaha Entertainment Award Association Best Hard Rock Band 2025. The forthcoming guitar-led, blues influenced offering, Sorceress is set to be unveiled on November 21st, 2025, via Golden Robot Records. 

Line Up:
Kate Lewis (Vocals)
Austin L’Ecuyer (Guitarist)
August Sievering (Drums)
Toby Wandel (Bassist)

EP Credits: 
Producer: Rick Carson
Recording Studio: Make Believe Studio
Engineer: Ryan Harvey
Mastering: Rick Carson
Mixing: Rick Carson
Album Cover Artist: Austin L’Ecuyer

Links:
Bandcamp: https://beasteagle402.bandcamp.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beasteagle402
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beast.eagle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BEASTEAGLENE/

Jenna Paulette Enlists Jake Worthington for Duet of “Chasin’ Whiskey”

Leo33’s rising country artist Jenna Paulette teams with Jake Worthington on a new duet version of the track “Chasin’ Whiskey,” uncorking a barstool ballad with a lonesome badlands sway.
 
Out today and written by Joe Fox and Tony Lane, the tune was originally released as a solo track on Paulette’s 2024 sophomore album, Horseback, and now finds a broken-hearted pair drowning their sorrows, after love rode off into the sunset for good. 
 
Choosing Worthington as her duet partner was an easy choice for Paulette, who explained their connection, sharing, “Jake and I have been friends for a while, his wife Sophie and I had our babies a few weeks apart and we both hail from Texas with strong ties to Oklahoma. Outside of that, he’s just hard not to love. He has one of the most iconic voices of our generation and I’m just so thankful that he hopped on this song with me. It feels like it should’ve always been this way.”
 
“I’m honored to be on this song with my friend Jenna,” Worthington adds. “I think she’s stand up, 10 out of 10, one of one. I think this song’s great, it’s got a great story, we’ve all been there, and I’m proud to sing it with her.” 
 
Featuring a dark-neon vibe built on aching Western fiddle and woozy steel guitar, Paulette’s pristine twang joins Worthington’s barrel-chested baritone, as the new-age country traditionalists come to the same, unfortunate conclusion: You can’t fence in a wild heart.

 
“Chasin’ Whiskey” (feat. Jake Worthington) follows the September release of Paulette’s easy-rolling “Steady,” which the lifelong cowgirl co-wrote with Will Bundy and Rhett Akins. All about the romantic bliss of a trusty, dependable partner, the tune marks a preview of Paulette’s upcoming 2026 recording project. 
 
Meanwhile, the Texas native likewise teamed with hitmaker Ashley McBryde on a new duet version of “The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song),” which was also featured on Horseback as a solo ballad. 
 
In other news, the new mom recently welcomed the fall line of her CowboyGirl range-wear collection, in partnership with Ely Cattleman. Arriving one year after her women’s fashion brand launched, it features fresh seasonal details – including new autumn-oriented colors, a seasonal plaid and an expansion of the line to include the Little CowboyGirl collection (designed with the same fabrics in a “mommy down” style for mothers and daughters to wear together).

About Jenna Paulette:
A CMT Next Women of Country honoree and an Apple Music’s Country Riser, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette – a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life – is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 80+ No. 1 tunes under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins, and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker, and most recently Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman, and Ranch Water.
 
With the arrival of her debut album The Girl I Was in 2023, Grammy.com remarked the project as “transformative,” noting it “fuses the sounds of [Shania] Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain’t No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’” She continued to spotlight her authentic Western lifestyle last year, performing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo, making her Grand Ole Opry debut and performing at multiple festivals, including CMA Fest. Paulette recently signed with independent label Leo33. Paulette’s sophomore album, Horseback, is available everywhere now. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.
 
About Jake Worthington: 
For Big Loud Texas traditionalist Jake Worthington, country music is in his DNA. The La Porte, Texas native was raised on his grandfather's porch performances of Ray Price, Merle Haggard and George Jones, and soon picked up his own Gibson acoustic to realize the breadth of his soon-to-be-classic, wide, and wild voice. Now, Worthington breathes fresh life into dance halls, beer joints, and ballrooms from Texas to Tennessee with his growing catalog – his sophomore album When I Write The Song is out now with Miranda Lambert collaboration “Hello Shitty Day,” “I’m The One (feat. Marty Stuart),” viral “It Ain’t The Whiskey” and more. Captivating the masses with his honky-tonk stylings, the singer-songwriter hits the road this fall joining Zach Top as direct support on all dates of the Cold Beer & Country Music Tour followed by supporting slots on Jon Pardi’s Honkytonk Hollywood Tour. “I believe in country music as much as I believe in my next breath,” Worthington declares, and “blame it on my raising, but I think there ought to be room for country in country music.”
 

PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST ATLUS RELEASES SECONDHAND SMOKE EP

Platinum recording artist Atlus releases his BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville debut EP, Secondhand Smoke, today. The six-song collection marks the next chapter for the viral hitmaker whose career has grown from underground phenom to a billion-plus on-demand streams, four independent studio albums, a Platinum single, national touring, and millions of fans across social platforms.

“The songs on Secondhand Smoke are more than just individual tracks; they are chapters from my life,” says Atlus. ”Each one tells a story that I’ve lived through and it’s my hope that they push somebody out there to keep fighting, dreaming, and that there is something in one of those chapters that helps them keep showing up.”

Pulling back the curtain on his past to forge a new path forward, Secondhand Smoke sees Atlus writing on each track, confronting deeply personal themes, from a turbulent home life and his mother’s resilience, to his sister’s battle with addiction and his own journey with mental health. Listen to Secondhand Smoke Below.

His mother remains his biggest supporter, and much of the Secondhand Smoke EP pays tribute to her and hardworking women like her. The title track recalls how she never let circumstances define her, working long hours to make trailer and car payments, with cigarettes providing her one small comfort.

“I didn’t care about secondhand smoke because I saw what she was going through. It was like therapy, and the glue that kept her held together.” Even listeners who have not had the same experience can relate to a parent leaning on something to make it through.

“Baby Momma” continues that homage. The song flips its title into a triple entendre, a nod to the rap wordplay that shaped his style alongside country, pop, and rock. It even features a voice note from his mom singing a melody his grandfather wrote about him. “It’s a song my grandpa used to sing to me. My new music is really a tribute to them.”

Family has always been his priority. His success has allowed him to retire his mom, but before music took off, the now 33-year-old juggled two truck-driving jobs, UPS shifts, and Uber rides to cover studio time. He wrote his first two albums behind the wheel, practicing vocals and uploading a new track or video to YouTube each week.

His debut radio single, “Devil Ain’t Done,” impacts country radio this Monday, October 13.  An instant fan favorite, infectious grooves and melodies highlight the former truck driver's lyrics in “Devil Ain’t Done” as it reflects themes of self-doubt & perseverance. Grappling with relatable struggles that so many empathize with, this track expands on the singer-songwriter’s mission to make music that is both universal and uniquely him. Listen HERE / Watch Video HERE

Atlus marked the release of Secondhand Smoke with a special Nashville preview performance at Cannery Hall last night to a capacity crowd.

About Atlus:

Raised in a single-parent home marked by poverty and addiction, Atlus had to grow up fast, building resilience and a lifelong commitment to authenticity in his music. Phonetically named after the mythological Titan who held up the heavens, he began writing while working long hours as a commercial truck driver, crafting lyrics and melodies behind the wheel to help support his family and fund studio time.

That pavement-pounding grind became both his classroom and his engine, fueling the rise of a loyal underground following. Breakthrough moments soon followed, including performing alongside Jelly Roll at a packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in his home state and landing a Top 5 album on Spotify’s Global Album Chart. With over a billion on-demand streams, millions of followers across socials, and a Platinum single to his name, Atlus continues to turn personal stories into universal anthems. Now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, his most revealing project yet, Secondhand Smoke, is out now (October 10).

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HUNTERGIRL CELEBRATES ROOTS AND RESILIENCE WITH NEW SONG “DIRT” — OUT NOW

America’s sweetheart and powerhouse songwriter HunterGirl releases her new song “Dirt,” produced by CMA Award–winning Trent Willmon (Cody Johnson), today via 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Steeped in authentic country storytelling, “Dirt” paints a vivid picture of small-town traditions, family ties, and the timeless wisdom passed down through generations. From creek bank fishing trips and garden rows to Sunday talks and muddy four-wheeler rides, the track reflects HunterGirl’s own Tennessee upbringing with a heartfelt reminder: out of all the roads you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt. Listen Below.

The new release follows the success of her label-debut Tennessee Girl EP and breakout song “Ain’t About You,” further cementing HunterGirl’s reputation as one of country music’s most dynamic rising stars. Praised by People for her “incredible voice” and CMT for her “soaring vocals and superstar potential,” HunterGirl continues to connect with fans through songs that feel lived-in and universally relatable.

“‘Dirt’ is about the little things that shape who you are — the places, people, and memories that keep you grounded no matter how far you go,” shares HunterGirl. “For me, that’s Tennessee soil, my family, and all the lessons I learned growing up. I hope listeners hear their own roots in this song and are reminded of what makes life truly matter.”

HunterGirl, who first captured America’s heart as the runner-up on American Idol, was named to CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country and has been spotlighted by MusicRow as “a major, major new talent.” With nearly 80 million global streams, a Grand Ole Opry debut to standing ovations, and tours with Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry, she has quickly become one of Nashville’s most exciting new voices.

About HunterGirl: 

HunterGirl is a vocal powerhouse and sharp songwriter rooted in Tennessee storytelling. Onstage since age three and writing by nine, she has performed nationwide and worked with veterans nonprofits such as Operation Song, Freedom Sings, and A Soldier’s Child, helping service members turn their stories into songs. After moving to Nashville, she cut her teeth in Lower Broadway’s most storied rooms, building a loyal base and a reputation for command of the stage. In 2022, she captured national attention as the runner up on American Idol, delivering standout performances that won over millions. Idol judge Luke Bryan called her the “new age Miranda Lambert” and his “favorite female Country voice.” Momentum followed. Named to CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country and praised by People for her “incredible voice,” she has shared stages with Old Dominion, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Alan Jackson, and Lainey Wilson, and toured with Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry. MusicRow calls her “a major, major new talent.” With nearly 80 million global streams and a Grand Ole Opry debut, she continues to connect through songs that feel lived in and true to her roots. Her label debut EP Tennessee Girl showcased range and heart, led by fan favorites “Bad Boy” and “Ain’t About You.” She can fire off a big chorus, then drop to a line that hits like a confession, a mix of power and vulnerability that has become her calling card. On October 10, she returns with “Dirt” on 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, a song that celebrates the people and places that shape you and the simple lessons that keep you grounded. It is the next step for an artist writing from real life and carving out her own lane in country music.

KEEP UP WITH HUNTERGIRL

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Messiness brings slick psychedelic 'Eternity Unbound', final single ahead of debut album

Psychedelic indie-rock outfit Messiness presents 'Eternity Unbound', an intense explosion of sound and the final single ahead of their highly anticipated debut album 'Messiness', slated for release on November 21 via Tarla Records and StoneFree Records.

Clocking in under four minutes, the music constantly shifts beneath the listener's feet, utilizing unconventional time signatures to create a dizzying, unstable rhythm. Masterfully fusing numerous genres and melodic scales in this trippy sonic journey, the lyrics explore a shattered sense of self, wrestling the feeling of being adrift as time relentlessly takes its toll on one's sense of who they are. This brief, thrilling psychedelic experience is both feverish and impossible to predict.

Messiness is the compelling culmination of Max Raffa's diverse artistic and academic pursuits. This Sicilian polymath – singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, author, and sociologist – forged his unique sound across Europe. Having performed in rock 'n' roll bands across Europe and in bustling British port cities, his ethnographic research also profoundly influenced his musical outlook. His journey eventually led him to settle in the stark fringes of Milan, deep in the less glamorous parts of Italy's fashion hub.

Raffa is joined by Rosario Lo Monaco on guitars, Filippo La Marca on keyboards, Giovanni Calella on bass guitar, and Luca Anello on drums. With an inviting and energetic sound, Messiness masterfully weaves art pop, psychedelia, and space rock into a distinctive and compelling rock style. Their rich harmonies are a vibrant tapestry, drawing from the finest traditions of British rock and continental flair, resulting in music that is both accessible and exhilaratingly vibrant.

"'Eternity Unbound' packs three and a half minutes with psychedelic fire. Verses in 5/4, choruses in 4/4, and a solo in 3/4 twist rhythm into constantly shifting patterns, keeping the ground in motion. This track fuses the jazzy edge of the Canterbury scene with Eastern Mediterranean tonalities, summoning the shadowy heat of West Coast mystique in a sun-scorched swirl of ritual, menace, and sensual incantation.," says Max Raffa.

"These lyrics wrestle with alienation, fractured identity, and the relentlessness of time, turning abstraction into something visceral. The result is a pocket-sized trip: feverish, disorienting, and impossible to pin down."

This single arrives on the trail of three stunning singles - 'Fatally', a Britpop-hued track that delves into the harrowing reality of substance dependency; 'Feature With a Rapper', a biting critique of the music industry and creative legitimacy in the digital age; and the head-turning debut single 'Previous Life'.

As of October 10, 'Eternity Unbound' is available from fine online music platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music and, as well as directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Words & Music by Massimiliano Raffa
Produced by Ivan A. Rossi & Massimiliano Raffa
Recorded in Milan by Ivan A. Rossi (at 8brr.rec Studio), Lorenzo Di Blasi (at Sartoria 57 Studio) &
Giovanni Calella (at Diabolicus Studio)
Mixed & mastered by Ivan A. Rossi at 8brr.rec Studio in Milan
Massimiliano Raffa – Vocals, Guitars
Rosario Lo Monaco – Guitars
Giovanni Calella – Bass
Filippo La Marca – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Beppe Scardino – Baritone Sax
Andrea Quattrini – Drums
Cover artwork by Güneş Akyürek
Released by Tarla Records and StoneFree Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Jet Jaguar Release "Mach 10" Video

Mexican metal band JET JAGUAR have released the video for new single "Mach 10" today.

The song is appears on their upcoming album Severance.

 "Blazing fast and technically fierce, 'Mach 10' pays tribute to the raw power of fighter jets," states the band. "With shredding guitar leads and relentless double bass drumming, this track is built for speed and fans of high-octane metal!"

Watch the video below.

Severance will be released on October 24 through Steamhammer/SPV as CD, LP, and digital. Pre-order it here.

JOHN 5 Releases New Album ”Ghost” Today Alongside Latest Single “Moon Glow”; Co-Headlining Tour With Richie Kotzen Begins October 16

Today, guitar virtuoso John 5 releases his latest solo album Ghost, produced and mixed by Barry Pointer and featuring guest spots from Tommy Lee, Stephen Perkins, Bryan Beller and Kenny Aronoff, among others. Today’s record release also comes with a brand-new single  “Moon Glow,” featuring Matt Bissonette on bass and Marco Minnemannon drums and a visualizer Below.

“Moon Glow” follows previous anchor tracks, including “Hollywood Story” (about the first time John 5 picked up a guitar and the path that led him to the incredible career he has today) as well as "Fiend" and "Deviant".

Says John 5 of Ghost: “If my life could be put to music, it would be this album.”

John 5 appeared on the latest episode of Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others” series in which he talks about the new album, his personal KISS museum and much more. Watch the episode HERE.

Fans can stream Ghost HERE and order limited-edition vinyl variants of the album, including exclusive bundles with Ghost T-shirts HERE. Vinyl variants include green splatter, red fire splatter and opaque red options.

On October 16, John 5 and fellow guitar great Richie Kotzen will head out on an

extensive co-headlining tour for the first time ever. Find the full itinerary below and more information at John-5.com.

RICHIE KOTZEN & JOHN 5 FALL 2025 TOUR

October 16 El Cajon, CA @ Magnolia

October 17 Riverside, CA @ Fox Performing Arts

October 18 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

October 19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz

October 21 Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre

October 22 Albuquerque, NM @ KiMo Theatre

October 24 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater

October 25 Leander, TX @ The Haute Spot

October 27 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

October 28 Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall

October 29 Nashville, TN @ Fogg Street Lawn Club

October 30 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse

October 31 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

November 1 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room

November 2 Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre

November 4 Richmond, VA @ The National

November 5 Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater

November 6 Patchogue, NY @ Patchogue Theatre

November 7 New York, NY @ Iridium

November 8 New York, NY @ Iridium

November 11 Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre

November 12 Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall

November 13 Foxborough, MA @ Six String Grill & Stage

November 14 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater

November 15 Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre

November 16 Columbus, OH @ The King Of Clubs

November 17 Warrendale, PA @ Jergels

November 19 Wyandotte, MI @ District 142

November 20 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

November 21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s

November 22 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre

November 23 Belvidere, IL @ Apollo Theatre

November 25 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater

November 29 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's*

*John 5 only

ABOUT JOHN 5:

For over 30 years, JOHN 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as being a songwriter/guitarist for hire, JOHN 5 has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He has also worked with an impressive array of names, from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Scorpions, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf, Dolly Parton and Ricky Martin. In October 2022, it was announced that JOHN 5 would be joining Mötley Crüe as their guitarist following the announcement that Mick Mars would be retiring. JOHN 5 continues to tour with Mötley Crüe including an upcoming residency in Las Vegas in 2025. To call JOHN 5 a shredder does not do him justice.

Follow JOHN 5 online:

Official Website: https://john-5.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/john5official

Instagram: https://instagram.com/john5official

Twitter: https://twitter.com/john5guitarist

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/john5officialYT/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@john5official

Official Webstore: https://john5store.com

ØVI Unleashes “Lilith,” the Venomous Opening Track from Upcoming EP Hedera Helix

ØVI returns with “Lilith,” the searing first single from their forthcoming 2026 EP, Hedera Helix. A venomous ode to entanglement and emotional toxicity, “Lilith” sets the tone for an uncompromising and cathartic body of work.

Serving as the opening chapter of the EP, “Lilith” captures the seductive yet suffocating presence of manipulative forces and is a reflection on those who exploit vulnerability under the guise of intimacy. ØVI draws on the haunting image of poison ivy to illustrate how these figures creep in, beautiful yet parasitic, until they are finally confronted and cut away. It’s a track where attraction collides with revulsion, and clarity rises from the ashes of rage.

Driven by razor-sharp lyricism and a visceral soundscape, “Lilith” pulses with fury honed into focus, anger transformed into power. The track is accompanied by a cinematic music video that further delves into its themes of entrapment, temptation, and liberation, mirroring the song’s spiraling tension and eventual rupture.

“Lilith” also features prominently in the upcoming independent film The Roughneck, adding yet another layer of depth and resonance to the track’s uncompromising energy.

Named after the ivy plant known for its relentless spread and permanence, Hedera Helix is ØVI’s boldest work to date. Across four tracks, the EP explores toxic relationships, parasitic dynamics, and the reclamation of self. Each song vines outward with unchecked intensity, echoing the ivy’s invasive sprawl, not to destroy, but to mark, to grow, and to survive.

Rather than wallow in despair, Hedera Helix transforms pain into propulsion. It’s a soundtrack of confrontation, of breaking cycles, and of embracing rage as a form of renewal. ØVI’s message is clear: vulnerability is not weakness, and survival is not silence.

Connect With OVI:

Official Website: https://www.oviorder.com/
Bandcamp: https://oviorder.bandcamp.com/track/crucifixation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554332926141
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oviorder/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OVIORDER
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RjQGeAtl7pxJUmiEe7Qbe?si=HmcoaTnKTeGeXpEnRbmn3g
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/%C3%B8vi/1742286528
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oviorder

OVI is:

• Michael Nolasco - Vocals/Guitar

• Zed Amarin - Drums

• Kevin McCombs - Bass

• Brendan Collins - Guitar

TESTAMENT | PARA BELLUM OUT NOW + RELEASE ANIMATED VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE, 'HIGH NOON'

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT return with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which is out today via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENT reflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human. 

Testament's newest single, 'High Noon,' is a Wild West adventure set to music, evoking images of duels and gunslingers. The song offers a nod to the band's acclaimed The Gathering period, yet successfully incorporating fresh, contemporary elements, demonstrating the band's forward momentum. Watch the animated video for 'High Noon' created by Freakshot Films, below.

Chuck Billycomments, "We are so fired up about the release ofPara Bellum. There were a lot of hours spent putting this together. These new songs put me out of my comfort zone as a vocalist but the final result I am very proud of what I accomplished. See you in the pit.🤘🏼."

Order Para Bellum on the format of your choice here:
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Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The album is extremely polished and operating at full throttle. The band once again enlisted Eliran Kantor tocreate the album artwork. In an era flooded by AI-generated imagery. the hand painted creation encapsulates the album’s essence: a serene angel made of missiles, an explosion turned halo, surrounded by shovel-bearing cultists with books strapped to their faces.

From first note to last breath, Para Bellum is an album by warriors—crafted in chaos, and built to outlast the wars to come! 

TESTAMENT live dates:

European Tour
10.10.2025 UK Manchester @ Manchester Academy
10.11.2025 UK London @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
10.12.2025 BE Antwerp @ Trix
10.13.2025 DE Stuttgart @ LKA Longhorn
10.14.2025 DE Hamburg @ Große Freiheit 36
10.16.2025 CH Pratteln @ Z7 Konzertfabrik
10.17.2025 DE Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
10.18.2025 IT Milan @ Live Club
10.19.2025 DE Saarbruecken @ Garage
10.21.2025 SI Ljubljana @ Media Center
10.22.2025 AT Vienna @ Arena
10.23.2025 PL Wroclaw @ A2
10.24.2025 DE Munich @ TonHalle
10.25.2025 DE Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
10.26.2025 NL Utrecht @ Tivoli Vredenburg - Ronda

TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy | Vocals
Eric Peterson | Guitar
Alex Skolnick | Guitar
Steve DiGiorgio | Bass
Chris Dovas | Drums

Shields Announce "Death & Connection" Album + Share "Wolfskin"(Feat. Taylor Barber) Video

BRITISH METALCORE ACT SHIELDS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DEATH & CONNECTION OUT JANUARY 30 — PRE-ORDER

SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "WOLFSKIN" (FEAT. TAYLOR BARBER OF LEFT TO SUFFER) OUT NOW!

Shields are a band whose resilience stands as a testament to their ability to persevere through some of life's most difficult experiences.

Acclaimed British metalcore band Shields have announced their new studio album, Death & Connection, set for release on January 30 via Long Branch Records. 

"Death & Connection is a body of work born from the absence of the people who no longer hold space in our lives," comments Shields. "This record was created from a necessity to express and soothe our deepest losses. However, that was never the intention. We simply set out to make an album we wanted to hear."

In conjunction with today's album announcement, Shields have released the video for new single "Wolfskin." The song features guest vocals from Left To Suffer's Taylor Barber.

Watch the video below. 

Stream "Wolfskin" and pre-order the album here. 

PRE-ORDER "DEATH & CONNECTION"

Founded in 2012 by primary songwriters Joe Edwards (vocals) and Samuel Kubrick Finney (guitar/vocals), Shields quickly made an impact in the heavy music scene with their viral single "I Just Feel Hate" — a track they re-released in a newly reimagined version in April 2025. Their EP GUILT cemented their refined sound, blending brutal instrumentation with poignant, emotionally driven lyrics. With this release, they demonstrated an aggressive adaptability to the ever-evolving alternative music landscape, winning over fans from across adjacent genres. The momentum of their powerful breakthrough led to tour cycles alongside acts such as Loathe, Ice Nine Kills, and Escape the Fate.

Shields' debut full-length album Life in Exile (2018) received critical acclaim for its raw honesty and musical maturity. However, the album cycle was tragically cut short by the sudden passing of guitarist George Christie — an event that ultimately led to the band's untimely and abrupt disbandment.

Their return marks a bold decision, given the tragic circumstances surrounding their 2018 split. Yet, Shields re-emerge with powerful new tracks, inviting audiences to witness the next evolution of their sound - matured, refined, and fearless. This new chapter is supported by a fortified lineup, featuring founding members Edwards andl Kubrick Finney, now joined by Alastair Wain (drums) and Krishan Pujara (bass).

If Shields' discography is any indication of what lies ahead, audiences can expect a torrent of unrelentingly bold strides into new sonic territories.

More info about Shields on tour in the UK here.

SHIELDS ARE:
Joe Edwards — Vocals
Samuel Kubrick Finney — Guitar + Vocals
Alastair Wain — Drums
Krishan Pujara — Bass

Dark Chapel Release New Track & Video "Sign Of Life"

Dark Chapel, the riff-heavy powerhouse led by Black Label Society guitarist Dario Lorina, has released a new single, “Sign of Life.” The track arrives alongside a cinematic black-and-white video, directed by Justin H. Reich, which reimagines a modern-day western posse against a dusty blacktop backdrop.

This Friday, fans can stream or purchase a deluxe vinyl edition of the band's acclaimed album, Spirit in the Glass, originally released in February. The Laguna EcoMix variant special edition adds two brand-new tracks, "Hit of Your Love" and "Echoes of a Stone Heart II, " and comes pressed on striking blue vinyl. The expanded version will also be available digitally on all DSPs and will include "Sign of Life" as a third bonus track.  Click HERE to preorder/stream.

Dark Chapel will also hit the road with Zakk Sabbath on an extensive US tour, beginning on November 1 in Sacramento, CA, and wrapping up on December 16 in San Diego, CA. The band will also open for Corrosion of Conformity on October 17th in Las Vegas.

Dario Lorina began his professional career in 2006, at the age of 16, as the touring guitarist for the late Jani Lane (ex-Warrant). At 19, he joined veteran metal act Lizzy Borden, with whom he toured for four years. He released two instrumental records with Mike Varney on Shrapnel Records in 2013 and 2017 titled DARIO LORINA and DEATH GRIP TRIBULATIONS. On January 1, 2014, he joined Black Label Society and has since been touring worldwide alongside Zakk Wylde, performing on guitar, piano, and backing vocals. Lorina dueled solos with Wylde on Black Label Society's 2022 album DOOM CREW INC., and he joined Zakk Wylde on the January 2022 cover of Guitar World magazine.

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The Old Dead Tree Announce Live EP

Having weathered two decades, The Old Dead Tree are still at the roots of dark progressive metal. Last year, the French band returned to much fanfare with Second Thoughts, their first full-length since 2007. Now, they’re back with a new EP that was recorded live at legendary Abbey Road Studios.

The Old Dead Tree are releasing the EP’s first advanced single. “Feel Alive Again” is a new song that’s cut for the stage, leaning into stadium rock while staying grounded in the band’s dark progressive foundation.  

Watch The Old Dead Tree perform “Feel Alive Again” live at Abbey Road below.

London Sessions comes out November 28, 2025 on all digital platforms.

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“Feel Alive Again” begins with a confession, only to ascend into the stadium spotlight with a soaring crescendo. At once airy and direct, the song shows the vulnerability and strength of The Old Dead Tree.

Along with “Feel Alive Again”, London Sessions includes another new song, plus new versions of two songs from the band’s second album The Perpetual Motion.    

The video for “Feel Alive Again” was directed, shot and edited by The Old Dead Tree’s long-time collaborator Julien Metternich. Metternich has been at the helm of many of the band’s videos and photo shoots.  

Second Thoughts is available now on Season of Mist.

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In the spring 2025, as THE OLD DEAD TREE toured France with KLONE and achieved the production of the 4 tracks recorded in Abbey Road Studios to give birth to the EP London Sessions.

Line-up:
Manuel Munoz — Vocals
Nicolas Chevrollier — Guitars & Backing Vocals
Nicolas Cornolo — Guitars
Gilles Moinet — Bass Guitar
Raphaël Antheaume — Drums

Recording Studio:
Abbey Road Studios, London, United Kingdom.

Production Credits:
Produced, engineered & mixed by François-Maxime Boutault (Behomth, Dagoba) at Les Liens du Son.
Mastered by Tony Lindgren (Opeth, Paradise Lost) at Fascination Street Studios.

Guest Musician:
Raphaël Verguin (Psygnosis) — Cello

Cover Art:
Henri Lejeune (exclamations.fr)

Photography:
Band & studio photos taken by Julien Metternich.

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GATECREEPER UNLEASH CHAOS IN NEW VIDEO FOR 'MISTAKEN FOR DEAD'

Arizona death metal squad GATECREEPER has debuted a new music video for their frenzied track 'Mistaken For Dead,' featured on their latest album, Dark Superstition, available now from Nuclear Blast Records.

The video arrives just ahead of GATECREEPER's European tour with ARCH ENEMY, AMORPHIS and ELUVEITIE that will be followed by a run with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER in Mexico and South America to cap off the year. Tickets are on sale now at https://gatecreeper.com/.

GATECREEPER's sprawling third full-length album and label debut for Nuclear Blast, Dark Superstition moves swiftly from one brutal soundscape to the next, each sonic structure evoking its own emotion and landscape. Purchase and stream Dark Superstitionat https://gatecreeper.bfan.link/dark-superstition. 

About GATECREEPER:

Formed in 2013, GATECREEPER have spent the last decade steadily climbing the death metal ladder. Their self-titled 2014 EP established instant credibility as purveyors of the old-school form. The band signed with Relapse, releasing their highly acclaimed full-length debut Sonoran Depravation (2016), followed by Deserted (2019). Throughout the years they’ve toured with CANNIBAL CORPSE, IN FLAMES, POWER TRIP, OBITUARY, MUNICIPAL WASTE, and more.

GATECREEPER’s pivotal album Dark Superstition was released in 2004 via Nuclear Blast - their label debut. Their sprawling third full-length is more concise, melodic, and memorable than anything they’ve ever done
 
Dark Superstition deals with the supernatural, divination, fear of the unknown, and trust in magic or chance. The album shapeshifts from one brutal soundscape to the next as each sonic structure rouses its own emotion and landscape.
 
“Many of the songs incorporate supernatural ideas with my own experiences,” Mason says. “But the title itself is a reference to the Superstition Mountains in our home state of Arizona. It’s a beautiful mountain range surrounded by tragedy and legends of hidden fortune.” 
 
GATECREEPER is:
Chase H. Mason | Vocals
Eric Wagner | Guitar
Matt Arrebollo | Drums
Israel Garza | Guitar
Alex Brown | Bass

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Scottish mavericks FINI TRIBE present "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987" anthology

Scotland's iconic 1980s music mavericks Fini Tribe are releasing "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987" via Shipwrecked Industries. Previewed by the razor-edged singles “I Want More” and "We're Interested", this colossal anthology includes their legendary John Peel session from 1985, the original 12” singles (including "Detestimony") and the WaxTrax! singles, along with unreleased live tracks - all lovingly remastered and produced by the band's members.

Fini Tribe was born into the cash-poor but culturally-wealthy environs of post-punk Edinburgh in the very early 80s – 1980 to be precise. A tiny three-piece with no drummer would soon swell into a muscular six-piece with inherited or cheaply-purchased instruments. Band members Chris Connelly, Simon McGlynn, Andy McGregor, Davie Miller, Philip Pinsky, and John Vick haunted the cold, damp warrens of the Niddry Street and Blair Street rehearsal rooms, just off the high street in Old Town Edinburgh.

"The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is the first retrospective that is curated and designed by the band's members. It includes a wealth of archival photographs, an essay by original member Andy McGregor, who also designed the sleeve, and essays by longtime friend Shirley Manson (Garbage, Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie) and author Alastair McKay, an early champion of the band. This release also includes the first legendary John Peel Session, produced by Dale Griffin and originally broadcast in May 1985.

"This compilation was a long time in the making, a labour of love for the band, showcasing our most productive years as a six-piece. The compilation of tracks – from professional BBC recordings to live performance and rehearsal room demos – gives as broad a spectrum of the breadth of the band's creativity during those five important years from 1982 to 1987," says Chris Connelly.

Rehearsing and writing tirelessly between high school and part-time jobs, Fini Tribe played whenever they got the chance. CND benefits, support band for local mentors Visitors and Explode Your Heart, and endless rehearsals turning them into a well-oiled, if frantic, machine. Eventually gigging in London, Glasgow and Aberdeen, their sound grew as their sound became more unique. Influenced by Throbbing Gristle, Wire, Can, Captain Beefheart, and numerous angular funk bands championed by John Peel, they also drew from modern film, writing, and the art that was abundant in the festival city.
     
A debut self-released EP on their FINIFLEX label led to the John Peel Session. The band quickly morphed into a formidable experimental dance unit, cemented by the arrival of sampling. Their 1986 “Let The Tribe Grow” EP, with the anthemic, church-bell driven “Detestimony”, would become a lasting and iconic statement of intent. Fini Tribe heralded a new sound and new hypervisual approach, more akin to performance art than rock ‘n roll, with a one-off performance at Edinburgh’s prestigious Assembly Rooms: sculpture, film, ritual, new music, and suspended bin bags full of lurid poster paint sprayed a shocked audience. The gauntlet was thrown, covered in paint, and slapped like a wet fish.
 
In 1987, the band signed to WaxTrax! Records with a high-octane, percussion-driven cover of Can's “I Want More”, introducing the band to the temptations of the American dance floor. One more single for WaxTrax!, a reworking of “Detestimony”, and a few more events – including a night at Glasgow's Third Eye Centre that ended in flames - that was the end for this incarnation of the Fini Tribe. The band would lose a few members, including Chris, who joined The Revolting Cocks and moved to Chicago.

The tracks found on "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987" were recorded in Edinburgh at Wilf's Planet, Pier House, Niddry Street Rehearsal Rooms, Pleasance Theatre, and Calton Studios, and in London at Southern Studios and at BBC Studios, Maida Vale.

As of October 10,"The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is out digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp and as a three-CD digipak with 24-page booklet. October 24 brings the release of the vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve with insert.

On October 10, Chris Connelly joins Fini Tribe for the album release celebration at the West Port Oracle in Edinburgh - an "in conversation" with Nicola Meighan (this non-ticketed event begins at 7.30pm).

CREDITS
All tracks composed and performed by Chris Connelly, Andy McGregor, David Miller, Simon McGlynn, Philip Pinsky & John Vick, except "I Want More” (written by Karoli/Czukay/Schmidt/Leibezeit/Gilmour)
Published by Copyright Control / P.R.S. Concord Music / B.M.I. Momentum / Universal
Design & art direction: Andy McGregor, remixing 1980’s Fini art
Cover artwork: high school printed t-shirt by Simon McGlynn
Produced by Fini Tribe, John McVay, Dale Griffin, John Vick
Mixed by Fini Tribe, Paul Barker, John Vick
Engineered by Peter Haigh, Chic Medley, John Vick, Trigger, Mike Engles, Wilf Smarties, Rock Hardware
Recorded at Wilf’s Planet, Edinburgh
Pier House, Edinburgh
Demo & rehearsal recordings made at Niddry Street Rehearsal Rooms, Edinburgh with overdubs at various band members’ flats around Edinburgh
Live recordings made at Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, 15 December 1983
Live recordings made at Calton Studios, Edinburgh, 27 May 1987
Location recordings made at Monimail, Fife, Scotland
Southern Studios, London
BBC Studios, Maida Vale, London, 12 May 1985
Mastered by James Scott, Populist Recording & Mastering
Shipwrecked Industries CD catalogue no. SHIP004CD
Shipwrecked Industries LP catalogue No. SHIP004LP
Distribution via Virtual Label
'We're Interested' video by Kimberly Blessing
Footage of 1986 Edinburgh courtesy of Jean-François at Popcards Factory
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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REDIVIDER Unleashes First Single "Sounds Of Malice"

REDIVIDER, the Louisville-based death metal band known for their blend of old school brutality and modern aggression, has released their debut single “Sounds of Malice” today on all streaming platforms. The track is the first offering from their forthcoming full-length album Sounds of Malice, which will be released on January 9, 2026 through Third House Communications.

“Sounds of Malice” introduces listeners to REDIVIDER’s punishing sound and fantasy-driven lyrical style. The song tells the story of a deranged wizard addicted to Liquid Pain, a dark substance harvested from human suffering. Vocalist Jacob Spencer’s delivery is both guttural and deliberate, carried by twisting guitar riffs, time signature shifts, and melodic dissonance.

The full-length album Sounds of Malice will feature seven tracks written with live performance in mind, each exploring themes of death, ritual, and myth. Recorded between Round Table Recording Company and Michael Kent O’Bryan Studio, the album was engineered by Michael Kent O’Bryan and Brian “Bone” Thorburn, mixed by Paul Nunavath, and mastered by Dan Swano at Unisound. The result is a record that captures REDIVIDER’s intense live presence while delivering clarity and depth.

About REDIVIDER:

REDIVIDER is a death metal band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 2021 by vocalist Jacob Spencer and guitarist Paul Nunavath. Joined by guitarist Jake Atha and bassist Alexander Farrington, the band draws influence from the early Florida death metal scene and bands like CANNIBAL CORPSE, MORBID ANGEL, DEATH, and GORGUTS. With a sound rooted in old school brutality and layered with modern aggression, REDIVIDER combines guttural vocals, dissonant riffs, and relentless groove to create music that is both violent and immersive.

The band made their live debut in 2022 and quickly gained recognition in the underground scene, sharing stages with acts such as CREEPING DEATH, CRYPTA, MASACRE, COGNITIVE, and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. Their debut album Sounds of Malice is a conceptually rich, sonically punishing record that blends fantasy-driven storytelling with crushing heaviness. Written with live performance in mind, REDIVIDER’s music thrives on tension, rhythm, and unapologetic intensity, death metal built to be felt as much as heard.

REDIVIDER Lineup:
 

• Jacob Spencer – Vocals

• Paul Nunavath – Guitar

• Jake Atha – Guitar

• Alexander Farrington – Bass

• Mike Hargrave – Drums (live)

Connect with REDIVIDER:
 

• Bandcamp: https://redividerdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/album/redivider-demo

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redivider.louisville/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redivider.louisville/?hl=en

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@redivider.louisville

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77CkHeqMYqtexkkPlTFKur

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/redivider/1788406170

ICE NINE KILLS Unleash Dark Homage to Batman ‘89, “The Laugh Track”

Ice Nine Kills invite you to “dance with the devil in the pale moonlight” with “The Laugh Track,” their riotous homage to Gotham City’s Clown Prince of Crime. The new song and cinematic music video riffs on the Joker, particularly as portrayed by Jack Nicholson in Tim Burton’s gothic Batman. 

“The Laugh Track” music video welcomes Matthew Lillard (Scream, Five Nights at Freddy’s, SLC Punk) and Phil Morris(Seinfeld, Smallville, Doom Patrol) to the INKverse, alongside returning collaborator Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Weekend at Bernie’s II). 

Stream “The Laugh Track" HERE and watch the brand new entry into the INK cinematic canon Below.

Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas spills:  

"Why be a brooding bat when you can have the last laugh? After all, Jack Nicholson got top billing in Batman '89. While Michael Keaton's haunted Bruce Wayne is outstanding, young Spencer was drawn more to the Clown Prince of Crime. 'The Laugh Track' is our homage to Tim Burton's dark and gorgeous gothic Gotham. Batman '89 took its comic book material seriously, but it was far from grounded, and never forgot to have fun. It's the same tightrope we walk in Ice Nine Kills, with broad, maniacal smiles. 

“Terry Kiser returns in the video (although the rumors of Miles' demise are exaggerated). And it brings a warm human smile to my face to introduce Matthew Lillard and Phil Morris to the INKverse. Like Prince before us, 'The Laugh Track' will have you dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight."

"The Laugh Track" captures the dark theatricality, gothic ambiance, and twisted humor that made Burton's Batman a masterpiece, delivered through Ice Nine Kills' distinctive mix of intense yet melodic metal and cinematic storytelling. The track follows Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs hit "The Great Unknown” (inspired by The Matrix) and the record-breaking "A Work of Art" from the highest-grossing unrated film ever, Terrifier 3.

Lillard crashed the Ice Nine Kills panel at this year’s Silver Scream Con to announce his entry into the INKverse. He and Spencer also revealed details about their Horrorwood Reserve collaboration, a blood colored bourbon issued in detailed collector bottles by Lillard’s Macabre Spirits.

Silver Scream Con 4 brought nearly 13,000 horror and music fans to the DCU in Worcester. Ice Nine Kills' headlining concert included guest appearances from WWE superstar Rhea Ripley and The Walking Deaddirector/producer Greg Nicotero, among others.

Horrorwood Reserve whiskey is a toast to the horror fandom that fuels both Macabre Spirits and Ice Nine Kills.Made from Bloody Butcher corn and aged five years in new American white oak, the whiskey delivers a slightly dry, nutty profile with notes of cinnamon, leather, and spice. Horrorwood Reserve boxed sets are available in two collectible, limited-edition sets: Golden Age and Silver Scream. Both sets contain a killer bottle designed by Michael Cortada of Ice Nine Kills, featuring a sleek-as-ice glass topper, along with a selection of celebrity cocktail recipe cards from Charnas and Lillard, and an epic lineup of horror icons. Horrorwood Reserve launches to the public today in very limited quantities. Head to HorrorwoodReserve.comfor more information. 

“Horrorwood Reserve is the liquid soundtrack to your favorite slasher flick,” says Charnas. “It tastes like suspense, danger, and the satisfaction of surviving until the credits roll.”

Ice Nine Kills leads an unstoppable cultural empire that brings together metalheads, horror fans, and cinema lovers under one blood-soaked banner. The band will headline a When We Were Young sideshow in Las Vegas on October 17, followed by this year’s WWWY. After that, they’ll head to Europe for a headline tour, leading directly into the first-ever overseas Silver Scream Con, Silver Scream London, on December 13 and 14. 

NYC's Laptop announces 'I Don't Know' single & London headliner show The former Island Records outfit now bridges generations

NYC-based 2000s x-Island Records innovators Laptop return with "I Don't Know", the third single from their forthcoming album "On This Planet" (out spring 2026). Following the viral momentum of their topical, TikTok-fueled singles “Weirder” and "Additional Animals", the band delivers a sharp back-to-school anthem laced with trademark deadpan wit. Balancing childlike defiance with Orwellian unease, “I Don’t Know” doubles as personal history and protest in these authoritarian times. Both playful and unsettling, it’s another strange dispatch from life on this planet.

Laptop emerged in the early 2000s on Island Records with the cult classic albums "Opening Credits", "The Old Me vs The New You" and "Don’t Try This at Home" earning praise from NME, The Guardian, and others for its stylized blend of synth-pop, irony, and heartbreak. The cult indie project has seen a proverbial reboot as a father-son duo with Jesse Hartman now joined by his 19-year-old son Charlie Hartman. An extension of a classic band, Laptop's witty indie-pop is a logical evolution, presenting a cross-generational blend that is part indie-pop, part satire, part family therapy session.

Written years ago by Jesse Hartman and his then four-year-old after Charlie gleefully sabotaged his first standardized test, this song channels the spirit of rebellion, absurdity, and questioning authority. As the chorus shrugs: “I don’t know, I’m just a kid — thinking about silly stuff.” You can even hear 4-year-old Charlie during the intro and outro, as he and dad wrote this crazy song.

“This song has always cracked me up — Charlie was four when we came up with it, after taking an IQ test. We knew he was a child genius (for real), but he failed this test, gleefully answering every question with purposeful wrong answers or a plain "I don’t know". The song stuck with us all these years because it felt bigger: a child’s joke that is really a protest anthem. And boy, do we need a protest anthem right now. It’s rebellion by accident, which turns out to be the perfect kind,” says Jesse Hartman.

Originally tracked in Valencia, Spain during a chaotic family trip, it was later overdubbed in Nevis, in the Caribbean, before being finalized back home in New York City. Its cinematic cast includes Nevis vocalist Anna Hadeed, whose playful lines spar with Jesse and Charlie; Hartman’s daughter Lulu, standing in for young Charlie with echoes of the song’s origin; and a raw, soulful harmonica turn from Santo Fazio—an actor and longtime Hartman muse, now lending a theatrical edge to Laptop’s sound.

The video, directed by Jesse, was filmed at Bravo Studios in New York. It reimagines a classroom as a surreal stage: Jesse and Charlie at school desks, Korina Deming as the stern teacher (and also choreographer), and Stephanie Koffroth as “Lulu”. Shot against a green screen and punctuated with animated detours (based on the brilliant animation on “Weirder”), toy harmonicas, and absurdist deadpan, the origin story is transformed into a playful, cinematic echo of the song’s fever dream.
 
Prior to Laptop, Jesse Hartman got his start as a teenage Voidoid with Richard Hellbefore co-founding the indie rock band Sammy (with Luke Wood, later President of Beats by Dre) and releasing albums on Fire Records and Geffen Records. Known for his dry humor and cinematic aesthetic, Hartman was once described by The Guardianas the master of “insincere sincerity.”

Laptop’s reboot has already amassed millions of streams and views worldwide for“Weirder” (4M+ views), mixed by Grammy award-winning producer Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Nine Inch Nails, Julian Lennon), and "Additional Animals" (2M+ views) with Britain's Radio 6 and Radio X also lending strong support.

Laptop recently staged an epic return to New York live performance with a 14-piece band at Sony Hall — their first hometown show in two decades. This Stop Making Sense–like spectacle underscores the scale and ambition of Laptop’s reboot, setting the stage for their October 20 headliner show in London at The Waiting Room with support by Room Service.

“I Don't Know” is available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The full album "On This Planet" is forthcoming in Spring 2026.

CREDITS
Jesse Hartman - vocals, guitars, keyboards, synths, piano, bass, percussion
Charlie Hartman - vocals
Lulu Hartman – vocals
Anna Heddad - vocals
Geddys “Ch4se” Ferguson - vocals
Mike Desmarais - drums
Lluisen Capafons – drums, congas, additional percussion
Santo Fazio – Harmonica
Matthew Dakoutro – violin, viola, cello
Oliver Freiberg - drum programming
Recorded by Iñaki Ariste Aznar (Valencia), Edward Douglas (NYC), Jesse Hartman (NYC/Nevis)
Mixed by Jesse Hartman, Ray Aldaco, Edward Douglas (Final mix by Hartman & Douglas)
Produced by Jesse Hartman
Mastered by Dave Trumfio
Recorded in Valencia (2022), Nevis (2023), Final overdubs & edits in NYC (2023–2025)
Written by Jesse Hartman (BMI)
Published by Exurbia Music, Inc.
Released by Hurricane Cove Records
Video concept, direction, cinematography & editing by Jesse Hartman
Featuring Charlie Hartman, Jesse Hartman, Korina Deming, Stephanie Koffroth
Filmed at Bravo Studios, NYC
Cover artwork by Jesse Hartman & Scott Ratner
Artist photos by Thomas Krause
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Forbidden Release "Mutually Assured Dysfunction" Video

Bay Area thrash legends FORBIDDEN released the video for their first new song in over 15 years with "Divided By Zero" earlier this summer. Watch it here.

They follow up with the video for another new single — "Mutually Assured Dysfunction." It's a riff roarin' rager. 

Watch it below. 

"'Mutually Assured Dysfunction' is our aggressive follow-up to 'Divided By Zero,'" the band says. "Like a crack to the skull, it lands hard. It's about the DNA of endless arguments that people engage in. Sound bites over substance. This rationale is based upon the M.A.D. agreement of Rational Actors: A doctrine that assumes world leaders will be rational and self-preserving. Therefore, they will avoid any actions that would lead to their own country's demise. This leap of faith leads to the kind of dysfunction that will ultimately lead to our destruction as a species."

A crack to the skull — in more ways than one!

The band's forthcomingtour dates are below.

FORBIDDEN LIVE:
10/12 — Grita Festival — Manizales, Columbia

FORBIDDEN ARE:
Norman Skinner — Vocals
Craig Locicero — Guitar
Dan Mongrain — Guitar
Matt Camacho — Bass
Chris Kontos — Drums

ABOUT FORBIDDEN:
Forbidden were founded in 1985 as Forbidden Evil by singer Russ Anderson and guitarists Craig Locicero and Robb Flynn, bassist John Tegio, and drummer Jim Pittman while in their respective Fremont California High Schools. The quintet started playing house parties and Bay Area clubs such as the Legendary Ruthie’s Inn soon after. After a couple of lineup changes (Paul Bostaph/drums and Matt Camacho/bass) in '86, the band quickly rose through the ranks of Bay Area Thrash to gain a following and notoriety.

Flynn joined VIO-LENCE late '86, and Glen Alvelais was added as the second guitarist. It was this lineup that cemented itself into the Bay Area scene and soon after recorded 1988 release Forbidden Evil for Combat Records. After signing with Combat, the band decided that taking the "Evil" out of the name left them more options and leeway for a future without negative stigma or limitations. In 1989, they started the writing process for their second release, Twisted Into Form, released in April of 1990. This album landed more of a spotlight on the band with its critical acclaim. They supported the album with extensive tours with another legendary Bay Area Thrash band — Death Angel. Both outfits were riding a wave of critical acclaim and solid album sales through the Golden Age of Thrash Metal 1990.

In 1991, Forbidden began working on their third offering, compiling over 2 albums worth of material, which eventually became 1994's Distortion on G.U.N. Records. The band would tour throughout 1994 and 1995, with both Testament and Malevolent Creation. The industry's climate and lack of interest for thrash metal  in the mid-90s left the band frustrated and the writing during this era became their fourth album, Green, in 1996, which also led to their eventual breakup of Forbidden in 1997.

Remaining dormant until 2008 when, at the screening of the movie Get Thrashed, Locicero became inspired and contacted the band to reunite. Calvert (then an airline pilot) and Bostaph (Testament's then-drummer) weren't available, After a few lineup changes, the band recorded their 2010 comeback album Omega Wave. After touring stateside with Overkill, as well as a headline run and multiple festivals worldwide, including Santiago Chile's Metal Fest, the band faced further line up changes, and with that, the band dissolved again for another 11 years.

Fast forward to 2023, Forbidden reformed with original members Craig Locicero and Matt Camacho and Omega Wave-era guitarist Steve Smyth. Bay Area native Norman Skinner took on the role of vocalist, thrash punk drum legend Chris Kontos joined in on drums, and Forbidden was officially reborn. Their first appearance back would be Belgium's Alcatraz Metal Festival in 2023. They closed out 2023 with two sold-out performances in the Bay Area supporting the annual Death Angel Christmas Shows. 2024 saw Forbidden performing multiple festivals across the U.S. and Europe before the departure of Smyth, and the welcomed entrance of Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain.

Forbidden surged into 2025 with a singular goal in mind, writing new Forbidden music. This chapter has brought some of their most incredible songwriting yet, with the first new song "Divided By Zero" released in June 2025. Look for more new Forbidden Music in 2026!

LA dreamwave duo LUCKYANDLOVE shares 'Secret Is Out', final single from 'Humaura' album

In the home-stretch to their third album 'Humaura', electro-wave outfit LUCKYANDLOVE share the wonderfully kinetic 'Secret Is Out', an anguished theme of sacrifice, where the protagonist moves from the safety of darkness into the stark glow of discovery, the song's swirling sonic textures leading to the next high-speed beat.

LUCKYANDLOVE is the raw sonic experiment of Los Angeles-based artists Loren Luck and April Love, whose music transcends genres. Their live analog synth beats, Moog instrumentation and beautiful, harmonic vocals trigger an immediate download of fuzzy sunset synthgaze, blue-black neon darkwave, and tigerprint electro punk. With this new single, the duo weaves in and out of the shadows in a back-and-forth clandestine love affair with attention-grabbing percussion and pitch-bending strings.

'Secret Is Out' generates anticipation, the bass rising and beats prowling around before exploding into stabbing synths and overdriven analog-filter sweeps. With enchanting wistful vocals, the bell tones build to climatic sawtooth screams. Its driving pulse of drum, bass and growling synthesizers create a thrilling sense of flight—a sonic getaway. At its core, the song tells a doomed romance: a bloodsucker's devotion that must be abandoned upon exposure to the light.

"This is a story is of a love-stricken vampire, where love is tragic when caught in the sun; out of the shadows into the black light— love just must be withdrawn once the vampire’s secret is out. The track is chopped full of drum and bass, growling synths with time to hear oscillating swirls take you around till the next groove of the motorcycle escape," says April Love.

“This track laments in a kind of romantic science-fiction story painting - a picture of a break up and make up cycle of two people, a break up and make up cycle of a scene, ultimately leading to their exodus from a futuristic city."

Loren Luck adds, “It's freeing to let those secrets out and get honest with ourselves. No matter who we are, it’s okay to be ourselves. Mixed feelings about how to handle the situation. It’s just a story of how to escape from the lies. The song has a lot of parts and break downs. Lying hurts people. I like the growling synth that comes up from the low end. This is our fastest song with some calming moments.”

Released by SRD - Southern Record Distributors, 'Humaura' (pronounced "hu • mau • ra" and defined by the duo as the atmosphere that emanates from the feelings of the human spirit void of technological control), follows their latest sultry offering 'Lonely At Night' with its melancholic dream state of layered sounds, and the atomic anthem ‘I Am Human’, fused together with pulsating molten kicks, fuzzed-out analog synths and sensual vocals.

This album was recorded, mixed and mastered for digital release by Grammy award-winning engineer Be Hussey (Modern English, Swervedriver, The Church, Alcest, Twin Tribes, Boy Harsher, Luna, Kim Deal) at Balboa Studio and Catwater for the digital music, and mastered for vinyl and lathe cut by Grammy-nominated engineer Nicholas Townsend (Cheap Trick, Weezer, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, Iron Maiden) at Townsend Mastering.

LUCKYANDLOVE’s visceral, urgently-present dark electro-pop appeal continues to stretch through time and space. Their 'Lucky + Love' and 'Transitions' albums earned them a global fan following and led to US and UK tours, while their tracks 'It's a Mistake', 'Animal' and 'Summertime Frolic' appeared in the film 'Tiger Within' (Ed Asner's final performance), featuring music supervised by Tony Knox, DJ at KXLU's No More Heroes show.

Blending raw analog synth sounds with driving punctuated percussion and punchy analog bass, the compositions on ‘Humaura’ feature enchanting lyrics rooted in emotions ranging from melancholy and sorrowful glom to a state of blissful trance. Shaped by the embers of Siouxsie and The Banshees, Cocteau Twins, and Bauhaus, resonant specters carry over from synth-laden galaxies, where the needle hit the vinyl groove and Doc Martens marched to basement dance floors.

As of October 7, 'Secret Is Out' is available on all music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  The 'Humaura' album will be released digitally and on vinyl on October 31, and can be ordered from the LUCKYANDLOVE Store or Bandcamp.

LUCKYANDLOVE will hold their record release party is October 11 at The Slipper Clutch in LA via Deathrecordzz Presents, with appearances by Warsaw Pact, Amore De Paris, No Exits, and a DJ set by Echolust. On December 13, they also perform Mohave Gold Bar in Yucca Valley, California for Luna Negra Goth Nights Presents, along with BLAKLIGHT and Dead Energy.

CREDITS
Written and arranged by Loren Luck & April Love
Produced and performed by LUCKYANDLOVE
April Love - vocals, synths (Moog, Juno, HX Stomp)
Loren Luck - drums, synths (Elektron Rytm, Elektron A4, HX Stomp)
Original songs written & performed raw on analog electronic synthesizers & analog drum machines
Recorded (live with live effects) on TASCAM DP-32SD 32-track Portastudio
Vocals recorded by Be Hussey at Catwater and Balboa Studios in Los Angeles
Recorded in LA at Downtown Rehearsal Studios & Echo Park Studios
Mixing & digital mastering by Be Hussey at Catwater (Los Angeles, CA)
Mastered for vinyl by Nick Townsend at Townsend Mastering
Album artwork painting, layout & design by LUCKYANDLOVE
Front cover artwork by Loren Luck
Videos directed By Loren Luck of LUCKYANDLOVE. Filmed in LUCKYANDLOVE's studio
Cinematography & videography by Romeal Hogan and Kevin Mapp
©℗ 2025 All rights reserved LUCKYANDLOVE 2025
Published by Oilxice Publishing (ASCAP) and Lynx Technique Publishing (ASCAP)
Vinyl and digital Download Distributed worldwide by SRD/IDOL
Catalogue no. LNL003A
LUCKYANDLOVE studio photos by Alejandro Restrepo
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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