Life of Agony Release Live Video for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" — A Darker Reimagining of Iconic "Breakfast Club" Hit

Brooklyn, NY's Metal Hall of Famers Life of Agony have released a powerful new live music video capturing their emotionally charged cover of "Don't You (Forget About Me)," the Simple Minds anthem made famous by its appearance in the 1985 John Hughes film The Breakfast Club.

Watch the video BELOW. 

See the exclusive premiere via SPIN here.

Filmed during the band's 30 Years of Ugly anniversary tour in Europe, the video captures Life of Agony at a defining moment in their career. While honoring the spirit of the original, the band delivers a distinctly Life of Agony–sounding interpretation — darker, heavier, and more emotionally weighty than the original recording, transforming the song into something raw, brooding, and deeply personal.

The video was filmed and directed by Leigh Brooks of Firebelly Films, a longtime visual collaborator who has also directed several Life of Agony music videos, as well as the band's acclaimed documentary The Sound of Scars. Brooks' immersive live-performance approach places viewers directly inside the venue, capturing the intense connection between band and crowd.

Audio for the performance was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Life of Agony guitarist Joey Zampella, delivering incredible clarity while preserving the grit and immediacy of the live experience.

"Even though our studio version of 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' appears on Ugly, we had never performed the song live until the 30 Years of Ugly anniversary tour," bassist Alan Robert shares. "Bringing it to the stage after all these years — and experiencing the live energy of the crowd — made the song one of the highlights of the set every night."

Originally released in 1985, "Don't You (Forget About Me)" defined a broken generation through The Breakfast Club, symbolizing youth, alienation, and connection — themes that have long aligned with Life of Agony's own body of work. This live rendition underscores the song’s enduring relevance while showcasing the band’s ability to fully claim and transform familiar material through their own uncompromising lens.

The live music video is available now across Life of Agony’s official platforms.

ABOUT LIFE OF AGONY:
For more than 30 years, Life of Agony have remained one of heavy music's most distinctive and emotionally resonant bands, revered for their vulnerability, authenticity, and genre-defying sound. Their landmark 1993 debut, River Runs Red, was named by Rolling Stone as one of the Greatest Metal Albums of All Time, cementing its legacy as a defining release of the era and an enduring influence on generations of artists across rock and metal.

Continuing to shape the landscape of heavy music decades into their career, Life of Agony was inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame in 2025, recognizing the band’s lasting cultural impact and contribution to the genre. Known for their powerful live performances and deeply personal songwriting, the band maintains a rare and deeply felt connection with audiences worldwide — one that has only strengthened over time.

ATAVISTIA Unleash New Single and Video "Mystic Tavern," Announce Upcoming Album Old Gods Awaken Out May 15th, 2026

TAVISTIA raise their horns and throw open the tavern doors with the release of “Mystic Tavern,” the first single from their forthcoming full length album Old Gods Awaken, set for release on May 15th, 2026 via Blood Blast Distribution.

“Mystic Tavern” showcases a bold and spirited side of the band. Centered around the concept of a never ending celebration, the track blends blistering blast beats, shifting time signatures, and an irresistibly folktouched bridge built to move crowds. It is epic, mischievous, and technically sharp in equal measure.

“Mystic Tavern” was the first song written for Old Gods Awaken and set the tone for the album’s direction. The record embraces shorter, catchier, and more straightforward songwriting while retaining the ferocity and progressive ambition that define ATAVISTIA’s identity. Folk metal textures weave seamlessly into blackened intensity, reflecting the band’s instinct driven approach to composition.

The single arrives alongside an official music video, bringing the song’s celebratory chaos to life and offering fans their first glimpse into the world of Old Gods Awaken.

Due out May 15th, 2026, Old Gods Awaken runs 43 minutes and 21 seconds and represents the uplifting first chapter of a two album concept. Incorporating Swedish and Finnish lyrics for the first time in the band’s catalog, the album draws from Nordic heritage and mythic atmosphere while delivering some of ATAVISTIA’s most memorable hooks to date. From tavern revelry to forest mysticism and epic progressive climaxes, the record marks a confident evolution in their sound.

With “Mystic Tavern” now unleashed, ATAVISTIA invite listeners to step inside, raise a horn, and prepare for the awakening.

ATAVISTIA lineup:

Mattias Sippola - Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda - Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan - Guitar
Spencer Budworth - Bass, Vocals

About ATAVISTIA:

Formed in 2017 in Vancouver, Canada, ATAVISTIA takes their fans on a spellbinding journey though vast sonic landscapes of snow covered forests, desolate tundras, and permafrost-laden landscapes. Fans of WINTERSUN, ENSIFERUM, DIMMU BORGIR, and XANTHOCHROID will be enthralled by the elements of melodic death metal, black metal, and Scandinavian folk that is intricately woven together throughout their diverse soundscape.

Taking inspiration from the majestic natural landscapes of their homeland, earthly seasons, and ancient Norse culture, ATAVISTIA’s grandiose sound matches these lyrical themes in an impressive symphony of destruction. Their debut EP, One With The Sun (2017) introduced their unique blend of beauty and ferocity, which they followed up with a stormy full-length in 2020 through The Winter Way. The next two releases, the full-length Cosmic Warfare (2023) and the EP Inane Duncam (2024), saw the band spreading their wings and exploring a wider variety of influences. Through it all, ATAVISTIA balances graceful melodies with a brutal rhythmic cacophony, swirling elegance and fury together like a ferocious northern blizzard.

On stage, ATAVISTIA is a force of nature, like waves crashing against a rocky shore. Their music washes over audiences worldwide, leaving them gasping for more long after the last note has faded. They have toured Europe twice alongside notable acts such as SKÁLMÖLD, METSATÖLL, and SEVEN SPIRES, and have opened locally for MOONSPELL, ELEINE, and OCEANS OF SLUMBER. ATAVISTIA has firmly established its presence in a niche among a wide swath of metal genres.

Are you ready to lose yourself in the juxtaposition of lush and arid, the dichotomy of hope and despair, and welcome the inevitable and beautiful end?

CELESTIAL DEATH Release New Single “Death of an Empire”

Atlanta, Georgia blackened death metal band CELESTIAL DEATH have released their new single, “Death of an Empire.” The track marks a defining step forward for the band and solidifies their identity within the modern extreme metal underground. 

“Death of an Empire” delivers a fierce combination of tremolo-picked triplet arpeggios, relentless blast beats, and groove-driven black metal melody. The song opens with waltz-like tremolo phrasing before erupting into rapid-fire percussion and layered death metal riffing. From its first moments through its closing passages, the track moves with cinematic intensity and calculated aggression, showcasing the band’s fully realized sound.

Lyrically, “Death of an Empire” explores the collapse of powerful systems through the perspective of a lone survivor walking through the ruins of a devastated city. The imagery is vivid and confrontational, focusing on urban decay, environmental destruction, and the consequences of unchecked power. Opening lines such as, “The ruins of this city speak to me, in a language only I can understand,” set the tone for a narrative steeped in post-apocalyptic reflection.

The single addresses themes of ecological strain, corporate manipulation, warfare, and societal division. Jessup emphasizes collective responsibility and awareness, urging listeners to consider the long-term consequences of exploitation and polarization. The track functions as both a reflection and a warning.

About CELESTIAL DEATH:

Rising from the Atlanta metal underground, CELESTIAL DEATH was forged in 2023 by guitarist and vocalist Forrest Jessup and drummer Matthew Carmichael. The band began under the name IMPERII with a different lineup but underwent a rebirth when Matt took over on drums. This marked a turning point where Forrest decided to rename, rebrand, and reimagine the project as CELESTIAL DEATH, channeling a darker and more atmospheric vision. Soon after, guitarist Jason Schwartzwalder joined the fold, bringing with him years of experience from acts such as MOTHER’S TOMB, KHAOTIKA, and BRUTALITY. The band rounded off their lineup with the addition of new bassist Robbie Marsh in early 2026. 

CELESTIAL DEATH craft a sound that merges the bleak ferocity of black metal with a melodic and cinematic atmosphere. Drawing influence from bands like WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, CATTLE DECAPITATIONS, FALLUJAH, and SKELETONWITCH, the group shapes a sonic landscape that is at once suffocatingly heavy and hauntingly vast. The music is raw in execution yet deliberate in its storytelling, each track serving as a descent into themes of cosmic horror, existential collapse, and apocalyptic rebirth.

The band’s debut single “Anti-Preacher,” released December 13, 2024, marked the first official offering under the CELESTIAL DEATH name. It set the tone for the project’s sound, combining blackened chaos with melodic undertones, and hinted at the larger creative arc the band continues to develop. Their most recent single “Aeons,” written during Forrest’s most turbulent years, explore Lovecraftian imagery and catastrophic narratives that have become central to the band’s identity.

CELESTIAL DEATH’s music is built on foundations of atmosphere and intent, stripped to core instrumentation of guitars, drums, bass, and venomous vocals while retaining a cinematic scope. Their songs unfold like parables, grim yet reflective, destructive yet transformative. This ethos reflects Forrest’s own journey, from personal darkness and addiction to sobriety and clarity, with CELESTIAL DEATH becoming both a vessel for catharsis and a statement of purpose.

With a steadily growing presence in Atlanta’s extreme metal scene, CELESTIAL DEATH stand poised to carve their name into the modern blackened metal pantheon. The band represents not just heaviness but vision, not just destruction but creation. For those who seek music that feels apocalyptic in scale and deeply human in spirit, CELESTIAL DEATH is a name to remember.


CELESTIAL DEATH is:
Jay Crash - Guitar, vocals
Jason Schwartzwalder - Lead guitar
Matthew Carmichael - Drums

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IRON SAVIOR Unleash New Video For A-HA Classic "Take On Me" From Upcoming Cover Album Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy

Hamburg-based power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR have just released a new video clip for their latest single, “Take On Me” - the band’s electrifying metal reworking of the classic A-HA hit. The track is taken from their highly anticipated cover album Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy, set to arrive on March 27, 2026 via PERCEPTION – a division of Reigning Phoenix Music!

Following a series of successful singles previewing the album, including their fiery rendition of IRENE CARA’s “Fame” and the powerful take on ALPHAVILLE’s “Forever Young”, the “Take On Me” video adds a fresh chapter to IRON SAVIOR’s cosmic mission of transforming beloved ’80s pop anthems into full-throttle power metal epics. 

Frontman Piet Sielck reveals: "'Take On Me' for sure is one of the most successful pop songs ever. So in the beginning it was more a 'must' than a 'want'… but during the process of transforming it, I started to love this version more and more. Today I am more than happy to have this classic on the album and I‘m proud of the outcome!"

Stream / Download "Take On Me" at: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/takeonmePR 

Watch the video below:

After reigniting their cosmic engines with Machine World – Reforged in 2025, IRON SAVIOR embark on their boldest mission yet. “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy” transforms some of the most iconic pop hits of the 1980s into full-throttle power metal epics, combining nostalgia, passion, and the band’s trademark precision and fire, proving that the past can shine brighter than ever when reforged in metal.

“After the huge success of the 2002 Condition Red bonus track “Crazy” (Seal), which was actually used in a HBO TV show, we have been asked by fans and medias almost constantly to do a complete cover tracks album," Sielck explains, and adds: "So… two decades later here we are!” quotes frontman Piet Sielck. “AWESOME ANTHEMS continues the transformation from pop-to-metal in Iron Savior style as started with Seal’’s “Crazy” and Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams. We are absolutely proud of the outcome, which never looses the original vibe of the tracks but yet is 100% Iron Savior. Just listen yourself.. I guarantee a lot of smiles while doing so!” 
 

From the electrifying rush of A-HA’s “Take On Me” and the thunderous drama of PHIL COLLINS’s “Against All Odds” to the cinematic pulse of JERMAINE JACKSON & PIA ZADORA’s “When The Rain Begins To Fall” and the adrenaline-fueled “Maniac” by MICHAEL SEMBELLO, IRON SAVIOR turn pop classics into heroic, melodic metal anthems. With Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy, IRON SAVIOR prove once more that great songs never age - they just get heavier!

 
Pre-order the album now at: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR

About IRON SAVIOR:
Forged in Hamburg’s metal heart, Iron Savior have been delivering their signature brand of powerful, melodic heavy metal for nearly three decades. Led by founder, vocalist, guitarist, and producer Piet Sielck, the band has become a cornerstone of the German power metal scene with their blend of high-octane riffs, anthemic choruses, and sci-fi storytelling.
 
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BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF RISING COUNTRY VOICE MARY KUTTER

With “Bed of Roses,” out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Mary Kutter makes a stark, unapologetic entrance to the roster. Written by Kutter alongside John Frank and Tom Pino, and produced by Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy, the song unfolds like a Southern noir short story with equal parts grit, dark humor, and a sense of reckoning. Listen BELOW.

Built on razor-edged riffs and a pulse that cuts like a thorned guitar pick, “Bed of Roses” drops the listener straight into the fallout, where lines have been crossed, secrets stay buried, and beauty grows from something far more dangerous. Kutter’s vocal sits at the center of the tension, cool and unflinching, daring the listener to lean in closer.

Rather than softening the story or looking away, “Bed of Roses” leans all the way in planting itself in a lane of revenge country anchored by hits like The Chicks “Goodbye Earl.” The song lets implication do the heavy lifting, pairing vivid imagery with a sharp sense of humor that keeps the narrative firmly in control. It’s a reminder that sometimes survival isn’t loud. It’s quiet, calculated, and final.

“‘Bed of Roses’ lives in the kind of storytelling country I grew up loving,” says Kutter. “I love songs that make you lean in, raise an eyebrow, and maybe laugh at the wrong moment. This song has teeth. It’s playful with its dark humor, and it doesn’t ask permission. Those are the songs that made me fall in love with this genre in the first place.”

“Bed of Roses” marks a new chapter for Kutter as she steps forward as an artist unafraid to say the quiet part out loud. Leading with classic country storytelling while letting a harder edge show through, the track introduces a voice that doesn’t chase approval or resolution, only truth, however uncomfortable it may be.

About Mary Kutter:

Kentucky raised and Nashville based, Mary Kutter writes songs that live in the gray area blurring genre lines and creative narratives. Drawing from country storytelling and rock-leaning intensity, her music favors sharp images over easy answers. As both a songwriter and recording artist, Kutter gravitates toward characters on the edge, flawed, resilient, and unapologetically human. Before stepping fully into her own voice as an artist, she built a reputation as a songwriter willing to go where others would not, with her work appearing on major-label releases and charting records by Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Zach John King. Those experiences sharpened her instincts and reinforced her belief that the most powerful songs are the ones that tell the truth plainly, without sanding down the rough edges. Onstage, Kutter brings that same intensity into the room. Her performances are direct and unfiltered, rooted in connection rather than theatrics. Whether playing intimate venues or larger stages, she commands attention through presence, letting the songs do the heavy lifting. With “Bed of Roses,” Kutter begins a new chapter defined by confidence, clarity, and a refusal to soften the point.

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Rising Country Star Maddox Batson Releases New Track “If I See Her Again”

Hailed by the LA Times as “a country Justin Bieber in the making” and the youngest male to ever appear on Billboard’s 21 Under 21, Maddox Batson releases “If I See Her Again,” an upbeat groove with heart-on-his-sleeve lyrics. Listen to “If I See Her Again” via Warner Records / Prosper Entertainment here and watch the official music video below.
 
Written by Batson, Grant Averill, Dave Cohen and Jackson Foote and produced by Cohen and Foote, Batson internalizes scenarios for a second encounter with a young romantic interest.

“‘If I See Her Again’ is about one of those chance encounters where you wish you would say something but don't. You never get that time back. I think everyone can relate,” shares Batson. “Proud of this one and pumped to get it to my fans. Hope y'all like it!”

“If I See Her Again” arrives on the heels of Batson’s “Any Other Night,” a coming-of-age anthem combining smooth vocal flow, clean guitars and a laid back digital beat. Listen to “Any Other Night” here or watch the official music video with fan favorite guest star Embreigh Courtlyn here.
 
“If I See Her Again” debuts in anticipation of Batson’s Live Worldwide Tour 2026, which kicks off Feb. 17 in Ft. Lauderdale. The Live Worldwide Tour 2026 will crisscross the U.S. before heading to Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, on Batson’s first headlining European trek. Joined by special guests Baylee Lynn, Jenna Davis, Just Jayne and Timmy McKeever on select dates, tickets for all shows are available now at MaddoxBatson.com.
 
Batson jump starts his most ambitious year yet – including more new music to come, his collaboration with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey – the first-ever artist collaboration in the brand’s 150-year history – and a win at Good Good Golf’s Desert Open in Tempe, Arizona. Batson and teammates Garrett Clark (co-founder of Good Good) and Marissa Wenzler (University of Kentucky golf alumna) competed against six other three-person teams (two Good Good players and one musician) before taking home the golden hat trophy. 

After making his Stagecoach festival and Grand Ole Opry debuts in 2025, Batson wrapped his 29-city I Need A Truck Tour and supported select dates on Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour. The 16-year-old artist has already caught the attention of Forbes, USA Today, American Songwriter, NBC Nightly News, PEOPLE, This Past Weekend with Theo Von and others, with more to come in the year ahead.
 
Live Worldwide Tour 2026 Routing:
Feb. 17  |  Ft. Lauderdale, FL  |  Revolution Live
Feb. 18  |  St. Petersburg, FL  |  Jannus Live
Feb. 20  |  Atlanta, GA  |  Coca-Cola Roxy
Feb. 21  |  Augusta, GA  |  Bell Auditorium
Feb. 22  |  Macon, GA  |  Macon City Auditorium
Feb. 28  |  Allentown, PA  |  Archer Music Hall
March 1  |  Montclair, NJ  |  The Wellmont Theater
March 4  |  Stamford, CT  |  The Palace Theatre
March 6  |  Syracuse, NY  |  Landmark Theatre
March 7  |  Schenectady, NY  |  Proctors Theatre
March 8  | Providence, RI  |  The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
March 11  |  Montreal, QC  |  Beanfield Theatre
March 12  |  Toronto, ON  |  The Danforth Music Hall
March 14  |  Buffalo, NY  |  Buffalo Riverworks
March 15  |  Cleveland, OH  |  Agora Theatre & Ballroom
March 18  |  Detroit, MI  |  Royal Oak Music Theatre
March 20  |  Chicago, IL  |  The Salt Shed
March 21  |  Madison, WI  |  The Sylvee
March 22  |  Minneapolis, MN  |  The Fillmore Minneapolis
March 26  | Calgary, AB  |  Grey Eagle Event Centre
March 28  |  Vancouver, BC  |  Vogue Theatre
March 31  |  Portland, OR  |  McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
April 1  |  Seattle, WA  |  The Showbox
April 3  |  Sacramento, CA  |  Channel 24
April 4  |  San Francisco, CA  |  The Fillmore
April 8  |  Los Angeles, CA  |  The Wiltern
April 11  | San Diego, CA  |  The Observatory North Park
April 16  |  Salt Lake City, UT  |  The Complex
April 18  |  Phoenix, AZ  |  The Van Buren
April 19  |  Albuquerque, NM  |  Revel Entertainment Center 
April 22  |  Austin, TX  |  ACL Live at The Moody Theater 
April 24  |  Houston, TX  |  Bayou Music Center
April 26  |  Tulsa, OK  |  Cain’s Ballroom 
April 29  |  St. Louis, MO  |  The Factory at The District 
May 3  |  Nashville, TN  |  The Pinnacle 
May 12  |  Dublin, IE  |  3Olympia Theatre
May 13  |  Glasgow, UK  |  SWG3 Galvanizers
May 15  |  Manchester, UK  |  Manchester Academy 2
May 16  |  London, UK  |  O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
May 19  |  Cologne, DE  |  Club Volta
May 20  |  Amsterdam, NL  |  Tolhuistuin
May 21  |  Hamburg, DE  |  Bahnhof Pauli 
May 23  |  Oslo, NO  |  Vulkan Arena
May 24  |  Stockholm, SE  |  Fryshuset Klubben
 
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East Nashville Hard Rock Breakout KALAMITY KILLS Unleashes Explosive New Single “These Days Are Evil”

East Nashville hard rock force KALAMITY KILLS has released its powerful new single, “These Days Are Evil,” an urgent and unflinching anthem confronting division, manipulation, and digital-age addiction while calling listeners back to human connection and personal responsibility.

Written primarily by frontman Jamie Rowe in late 2024 and completed in collaboration with guitarist Jamey Perrenot, the track captures a sense of cultural unrest and psychological tension that feels unmistakably current. Blending aggressive riffs, driving rhythms, and a massive, chant-ready chorus, “These Days Are Evil” stands as one of the band’s most focused and explosive releases to date.

“I wrote most of this song in late 2024 knowing it was something special,” says Rowe. “Putting it in Jamey Perrenot's hands to take it across the finish line has resulted in my favorite KALAMITY KILLS track to date. Look, it's no secret the world is in a dark place these days, but we have a say in how we treat others. I want to see the good in people. An act of kindness goes a long way right now. Maybe we all need to take a second away from our screens and show up for someone in the real world. That's what this song is really about: waking up to the manipulation, refusing to be pawns in their game, and choosing connection over division. We can't control the chaos around us, but we can control how we respond to it.”

The single explores themes of manufactured outrage, screen-driven identity, fear-based messaging, and the constant battle for attention and influence. At its core, however, the message is not despair but choice. While the world may feel unstable, the band emphasizes that individuals still control how they treat one another.

Emerging from East Nashville’s thriving rock underground, KALAMITY KILLS continues to build momentum with music that challenges as much as it energizes. “These Days Are Evil” reflects a band unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a path forward rooted in awareness and compassion.

About KALAMITY KILLS

KALAMITY KILLS is a hard rock band forged in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Jamie Rowe and guitarist/producer Jamey Perrenot, the band emerged from the ashes of a solo project into a fully realized sonic assault—fueled by raw emotion, modern aggression, and a deep respect for rock’s roots. With a sound that fuses the swagger of classic hard rock with the intensity and polish of modern metal, KALAMITY KILLS strikes a rare balance between power and vulnerability.

Best known for their debut self-titled album Kalamity Kills, the band quickly turned heads thanks to high-profile collaborations with members of KORN, 3 DOORS DOWN, LA GUNS, CONQUER DIVIDE, and UNDEROATH. Their music has earned national airplay on SIRIUSXM’s Octane, landed on the Billboard Active Rock charts, and crossed over into viral success without ever chasing trends.

More than just a studio project, KALAMITY KILLS is a growing force with a full live lineup, including bassist/vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock and drummer Rob Bodley. Their songs—ranging from explosive anthems to brutally honest ballads—tackle themes of faith, failure, hypocrisy, redemption, and the messy beauty of being human.

KALAMITY KILLS is for the outsiders, the misfits, the ones who’ve been burned and are still standing. Loud. Unapologetic. Unforgettable.
KALAMITY KILLS is:

  • Jamie Rowe – Lead Vocals

  • Jamey Perrenot – Guitar / Producer

  • Julia Lauren Bullock – Bass / Vocals (Live)

  • Rob Bodley – Drums (Live)
     

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  • Website: https://kalamitykills.com

  • Facebook: https://facebook.com/kalamitykills

  • Instagram: https://instagram.com/kalamitykills

  • X (Twitter): https://x.com/kalamitykills

  • Jamie Rowe on X: https://x.com/jamierowe

  • YouTube: https://youtube.com/kalamitykills

  • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/kalamitykills

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Q7zrZUeUnTrX0OC2FvTqU?si=qZPINKoURFONBasOc9iB3g

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Kami Kehoe’s “HEARTLESS” Explores Love on the Edge of Fallout

Alt-rock star on the rise, Kami Kehoe, today ushers in a darker, razor-sharp chapter with her new single, "HEARTLESS", via Atlantic Records. Where past releases traced the full arc of heartbreak and healing, "HEARTLESS" sees Kami flip the script into a love song told from the edge of a potential fallout. Listen to "HEARTLESS" BELOW.

Writing from the perspective of someone who has been burned enough times to go numb, Kami zeroes in on the person who finally makes detachment impossible. Leaning into the reality of choosing to fully love one person meaning that she may have nothing left if they go, Kami reframes the word "heartless" as a consequence of her devotion, rather than indifference.

Coming off the back of her latest single, "FADE OUT,", a cover of "SEX ON FIRE", and a nationwide tour supporting Daughtry, Seether, and POD (which saw her regularly invited to join them on stage), Kami continues to cement her place as one of the genre's most magnetic rising voices. Named as one of Pandora's Artists to Watch in 2026 (The Pandora Ten) and continuing to rack up spins on Sirius XM's Octane, Kami steps into the new year with a ballad that's softer in tempo yet even higher in emotional stakes.

As she opens 2026 with the vulnerable, all-in love story of "HEARTLESS", Kami Kehoe wears her heart on her sleeve:

"HEARTLESS is about having one heart and putting it on the line, but wrestling with the idea of finding your person and knowing that if they leave, they take everything you had with them. Seeing people connect with my music everyday has made me a lot less scared of being this honest, because that kind of truth is exactly what makes music worth making for me."

Kami's growing profile extends beyond the music itself, with a feature in the winter issue of Revolver, spotlighting her rise at the intersection of heavy, alt, and modern rock. As she continues to build on the viral success of tracks like, "DOPAMINE" and "SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD", Kami's "HEARTLESS" now steps in as a stripped-back, emotionally loaded marker of where she's headed next.

On stage, Kami's 2026 is already packed with high moments, including a performance supporting Godsmack as a part of WMMR's MMRBQ and her set at Rock Fest (WI), placing her alongside some of rock's most established names.

To begin her 2026 live run, Kami will also return to Los Angeles for a special headlining show at the Roxy on February 19. Fans can find Kami's full touring schedule HERE.

Photo Credit - Alex Stone

With signature gritty guitars, atmospheric production, and Kami's evocative vocals, her latest single, "FADE OUT" closed out 2025 as one of her most emotionally charged releases to date. The track capped off her "KANDY" EP era that documented the full arc of heartbreak and healing, garnering millions of streams, 100 million views in short form content, and viral popularity worldwide. Her hit single, "DOPAMINE", earned over 30 million streams and hit #11 on Sirius XM Octane's "Big Uns" Countdown, spotlighting her growth in the modern rock landscape.

Carving out her own space in the alt-rock world, Kami Kehoe has impressively amassed over 105 million streams and more than 2 million social media followers by blending a sultry, velvety vocal with a hard-charged rock energy. Since breaking out with the viral hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD”, she has continued to evolve her sound—infusing shoegaze, metal, and hip-hop influences into her music while remaining unapologetically authentic.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Kami Kehoe news coming very soon.

ABOUT KAMI KEHOE

KAMI KEHOE has never been one to wait for permission. At just 22, the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and drummer has blazed a fearless musical path, most recently with her latest EP, “Kandy”, out now via Atlantic Records, Coup D’Etat Recordings, and 10K Projects. Since emerging, she’s spun a chameleonic, hard-charged rock sound into over a million Instagram followers, 10 million TikTok likes, and over 75 million streams in 2025 alone.

Unapologetic authenticity propelled her breakout hit “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD,” from her 2024 album REVIVED (Coup D'état/10K Projects), to audiences around the world in stratospheric fashion. Almost overnight, the garage-punk suckerpunch – the snarl of Joan Jett with the timeless melodicism of the Ramones – ripped through social media at lightning speed, netting Kami 100,000 new TikTok followers a day and further cementing her as a rising force in the underground. 

Diving headfirst into the emotional rollercoaster of heartbreak, obsession, and self-discovery, her latest EP, “Kandy” blends dark melodic rock with pop, metal, and metaphor-rich songwriting. Using candy and drugs as symbols for dangerous pleasures, each of the five tracks explore the tangled interplay between allure and risk, offering a bittersweet reflection on the complexities of desire and the consequences that follow. It’s another bold step forward for Kami as she continues to kick down the guardrails of her sound, another entry in her omnipresent push to rewrite what’s possible for her musical future. 

After making waves with a standout performance at Warped Tour and playing her very first headlining show, Kami has just wrapped her largest tour yet, joining forces with industry legends, Daughtry, Seether, and P.O.D. She’ll continue to evolve as an artist with the same freedom and fearlessness that’s led her here, another chapter in a career that’s continually defied expectations – not that she’s ever really cared about those in the first place.

MALEFIC Unleash Debut Album Impermanence Today via Terminus Hate City; Premiere Video for “In Darkest Dreams (The Reaping)”

Atlanta blackened thrash visionaries MALEFIC have officially released their long-awaited debut full-length, Impermanence, out today via Terminus Hate City. Marking the culmination of a journey that began in 2018, the album stands as a testament to perseverance, creative defiance, and an unrelenting devotion to extreme metal in all its forms.

In conjunction with the album’s release, MALEFIC have unveiled a new music video for “In Darkest Dreams (The Reaping),” a harrowing visual companion to one of the record’s most dynamic tracks. The video plunges viewers into a nightmarish landscape where fantasy and mortality collide, echoing the song’s tale of a deathly reaper figure stalking the shadows of the subconscious.

Blending black, death, and thrash metal into a volatile and cohesive statement, Impermanence explores themes of political decay, addiction, existential dread, perseverance, and the irreversible consequences of human choices. The album refuses to be confined by genre boundaries, drawing from progressive rock structures, melodic black metal atmospheres, and punishing death metal intensity.

The record erupts with opener “Blood Of The Throne,” a blistering assault of precision riffing, furious drumming, and venomous vocals that confronts oppressive economic systems head-on. “In Darkest Dreams (The Reaping)” follows with a progressive-leaning structure and one of the album’s rare defined choruses, merging death metal brutality with blackened thrash undertones. The album can be ordered HERE. 

“Of Gods And Man” shifts into melodic black metal territory, weaving intricate picking patterns and dueling solos beneath vocalist Aaron Baumoel’s existential reflections on greed and humanity’s relationship with a creator. The dynamic “Idiocracy” introduces a black-n-roll swagger, pairing memorable triplet riffs with sharp social commentary.

“Deserter” reintroduces crushing death metal grooves and call-and-response harsh vocals that channel themes of abandonment and despair. “Disembodiment” offers a haunting acoustic opening before ascending into the album’s emotional apex, confronting narcissism and manipulation with both musical beauty and lyrical darkness.

The sprawling centerpiece “Obsidian Earth” serves as Impermanence’s magnum opus: grandiose, melodic, and unrelentingly aggressive, culminating in a searing solo by Jason Davila while lamenting humanity’s self-inflicted extinction. “Echoes Of Silence” ventures further into progressive territory, chronicling addiction’s dual nature through chaotic black metal passages and cathartic melodic release.

Closing track “It Haunts” descends into a blackened abyss of charging riffs and spectral acoustics, sealing the album with an ominous sense of supernatural finality.

Forged through years of personal and professional trials, the album captures MALEFIC at their most focused and fearless, delivering a work that is as intellectually provocative as it is sonically devastating.

About MALEFIC:
MALEFIC roared onto the Atlanta metal scene in 2007 with ambitions to modernize the black metal genre. With their tight riffs, tasty leads, and relatable lyricism, MALEFIC abandons cliches and defies traditional genre boundaries. Their special blend of black metal, drawing from thrash and death metal influences, appeals to metalheads across subgenres. They count OLD MAN'S CHILD, CARCASS, TESTAMENT, DISSECTION, and OPETH among their most prominent influences, offering a fresh, modern take on metal that is unrivaled in the United States.

Though they are set to release their very first full-length album, Impermanence, in 2025, MALEFIC boasts an impressive live performance history, having played shows with notable bands such as 1349, CRYPTA, and PROFANATICA. After a hiatus in 2009, the band eagerly picked back up where they left off and reformed with a new lineup. MALEFIC initially began work on Impermanence in 2018, taking their time to ensure that every detail accurately reflected their vision for their album. The band's hard work and dedication has culminated in a powerful debut, lovingly crafted by fans of nuanced, boundary-pushing music. 

MALEFIC lineup:
Jason Davila - Guitar
Aaron Baumoel - Drums, Vocals
Sam Williams - Guitar
Andy McGraw - Bass

SÉANCE OF SORROW UNVEILS HAUNTING NEW VIDEO ‘FROM THE BLACK’—A TALE OF REBIRTH FOR A DARK VALENTINE’S DAY

Born from the shadows of a brutal murder, dark rock outfit SÉANCE OF SORROW acts as a sonic bridge between the living and the dead. Arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, their third single, 'From The Black,' is a cinematic hard rock anthem that explores rebirth through tragedy. 

SÉANCE OF SORROW reaches its turning point in 'From The Black'. This third installment shatters the status quo—where once there was a victim, there is now a force; where once there was silence, there is now a reckoning. The music video captures the immediate aftermath of Michael’s death as his consciousness dissolves into the void. Through graveyard symbolism and a looming supernatural chill, viewers witness a transformation: the birth of an entity no longer bound by flesh. This isn't a traditional resurrection—it’s an evolution.

SÉANCE OF SORROW comments, “From The Black isn’t just a song. it’s the moment after death when the silence starts speaking. It’s about realizing that what was meant to bury you becomes the place you rise from. Michael’s murder wasn’t the end of his story. It was the beginning of something darker… and far more powerful. This song is the sound of awakening inside the void.”

Watch the music video for 'From The Black' below:

Listen to 'From The Black' here.

'From The Black' was engineered and produced by Chris Collier, with Josiah Wiswell providing production assistance, mixing, and mastering.

Each song serves as a psychic vision for vocalist Michael Morrison, unearthing fragments of former lives, the shadows of grieving loved ones, and the echoes of tragic endings.

Condemned to ‘The Black’—a purgatory for forsaken souls with unfinished business—the band is driven by a singular purpose: to write the one song that will finally reveal the identity of their killer. Until that truth is found, SÉANCE OF SORROW broadcasts their cryptic hard rock from the depths of eternal darkness.

Step deeper into the darkness at seanceofsorrow.com, where the music videos are reborn as interactive comic book installments. Secure your piece of the ritual with exclusive band apparel, and follow along as each new single unearths another chapter of this tragic tale.

Close your eyes, open your hearts, and let the ritual begin.
This is the SÉANCE OF SORROW.

 

SÉANCE OF SORROW - 'From The Black' line-up :
Michael Morrison | Vocals
Gabe Gore | Rhythm Guitar
Joey Judas | Lead Guitar
Nic Necro | Bass
Cameron Crucifix | Drums

NYC's Laptop reveals “Xanadu,” a sun-soaked tale of ambition and the cost of wanting more

NYC alternative pop outfit Laptop presents 'Xanadu', the latest offering from their forthcoming album "On This Planet", which starts out sounding like a love song, but slowly reveals itself as something darker. A duet between frontman Jesse Hartman and Nevis vocalist Anna Hadeed, the track explores the American idea of settling down — building a life, owning something permanent — and how that dream can quietly go wrong. It’s less about romance than what happens when good intentions collide with money, power, and the pressure to create something lasting.

Formed in the late ’90s, Laptop released three albums with Island Records, earning praise from NME, The Guardian, and others for their stylized blend of synth-pop, irony, and emotional precision. Now revived as a contemporary project with his son Charlie Hartman, Laptop has become a vehicle for Hartman grappling openly with adulthood in this chaotic world — not as a clean resolution, but as something messier and harder to define. “Xanadu” captures the moment when the art dream runs into the desire for stability, and neither comes out untouched.

The title nods directly to Citizen Kane, where “Xanadu” names Charles Foster Kane’s vast, illusory estate — a symbol of success that ultimately exposes loneliness and regret. Laptop updates the idea for a modern American setting. In this version, Xanadu isn’t a castle; it’s a mid-century dream house, full of hope and expectation, carrying the belief that ownership might finally bring peace. This is love song disguised as a hard look at the pitfalls of American materialism.

Filmed on Oualie Beach in Nevis, where overdubs for Laptop's coming album were recorded, the video juxtaposes Hartman and Hadeed's chilled beachside duet with glossy, candy-colored visual sequences involving a separate couple. Gently mocking the modern semi-colonialist belief that paradise can be packaged, purchased, and controlled, we see a slick couple sail toward their dream, only to see it sink beneath the waters of their own ambitions and end up in flames. Kitschy postcard titles like "The Good Life” and “Live the Romance" punctuate their journey, underscoring the bitter irony of it all.

Jesse Hartman got his start as a Voidoid with Richard Hell, before founding indie rock band Sammy with Luke Wood, and releasing albums via Fire Records and Geffen Records.  Since reviving, Laptop is on a roll on the strength of the singles “Indie Hero”, "Confused", "Additional Animals", "I Don't Know" and “Weirder”, mixed by Grammy award-winning producer Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Nine Inch Nails, Julian Lennon), collectively drawing millions of views and reintroducing Laptop's humor and sounds to a new generation.

“Xanadu” will be released via Hurricane Cove Records on February 13, available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Laptop’s much-anticipated "On This Planet" album will be released on June 5. The band performs next at NYC's Mercury Lounge on April 9, along with UK rockers Art Brut.

Get the single  https://ditto.fm/xanadu_995c7dd3
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/7Lrqg7giyk2K8ffCq8P2K8
Bandcamp  https://laptoptheband.bandcamp.com/single/xanadu

CREDITS

Written & produced by Jesse Hartman
Published by: Exurbia Music, Inc. (BMI)
Released by Hurricane Cove Records

Jesse Hartman — vocals, guitars, keys, synths, piano, bass
Anna Hadeed — vocals
Geddys “Ch4se” Ferguson — vocals
Kendelle Thomas - bass
Mike Desmarais — drums
Lluísen Capafons — conga, percussion
Matthew Dakoutro — cello, viola, violin
Siuxx — electric guitar
Artem - horns
Engineered by Iñaki Ariste Aznar, Edward Douglas & Jesse Hartman
Mixed by Edward Douglas & Jesse Hartman
Mastered by Dave Trumfio
Artwork Painting by Jesse Hartman
UPC/EAN 5063904538524
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Miss May I Share Video for New Single "Die on the Vine"

Ohio metalcore favorites MISS MAY I are thrilled to share the first taste of new music for 2026. Today, they drop the video for new single "Die on the Vine," which is full of galloping guitars, plate-shifting breakdowns, and memorable melodies.

Watch the video below.

"'Die on the Vine' captures a mid-life reckoning — coming to terms with how deeply childhood experiences and unresolved trauma shape who we become," the band explains. "The song reflects the moment where denial stops working and self-awareness sets in. If those patterns are something you have to live with, the choice becomes whether to decay under their weight or grow stronger through them. 'Die on the Vine' leans into that tension, framing survival as adaptation: sharpening your thorns over time instead of letting the damage define you."

What wise words set to a metallic maelstrom!

MMI will appear at both Inkcarceration Festival in Ohio and Rock Fest in Wisconsin this coming July. More live shows will be announced in due course.

For now, though, it's time to "Die on the Vine."

Resistor Announce New Album "BITE THIS!" + Share "Dead Soul" Video

Long Island, NY quintet RESISTOR — Anthony Grambo [vocals], Anthony Conti [guitar], Ian Schneider [bass], Anthony Arce [turntables], and Peter Smith [drums] — channel the cocky bravado of O.G. nu-metal through a prism of 21st century hardcore spiked with DJ squeals and vitriolic spitting. 

They announce their new album BITE THIS!, out March 27. Pre-order it here.

The band also dropped the video for "DEAD SOUL."

Watch it below.

"We feel 'DEAD SOUL' is the perfect introduction to this record," says Schneider. "This has been one of our favorite tracks, from its initial conception to final execution. The themes of Resistor's music have always boiled down to 'Fuck you' and 'DEAD SOUL' is no exception to that central meaning. We're so excited to finally be able to share this song with you all and hope it resonates as strongly with you as it has with us."

At the epicenter of extreme metal, hardcore, and nu metal, Resistor have patented their own pummeling sound—which they've appropriately christened "knuckle dragging wika wika core." 

They don't just flirt with breaking genre boundaries; they proudly fuck everything up in their path.

Resistor drop grooves heavy enough that prolonged listening could either stunt your growth or split the ground beneath your feet. Either way, you'll undoubtedly want more from the group, which harnesses a burst of concentrated energy from the respective shockwaves of their five distinct personalities and musical identities.

Additionally, Resistor are touring with Yosemite In Black. All dates are below.

RESISTOR ON TOUR:
WITH YOSEMITE IN BLACK:
2/19 — Lynchburg, VA — Super Rad Arcade
2/20 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
2/21 — Gastonia, NC — The Rooster
2/22 — Warner Robins, GA — Reverb Room
2/24 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross
2/25 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectable Street
2/26 — Tampa, FL — The Noise Box
2/27 — Mobile, AL — Alabama Music Box
2/28 — Atlanta, GA — 529 EAV
3/1 — Nashville, TN — DRKMTTR
3/2 — Evansville, IN — Six Strings
3/3 — Jeffersonville, IN — Wrongside 812
3/4 — Dunbar, WV — The Shop
3/5 — Thomasville, PA — Race Horse Tavern
3/6 — Baltimore, MD — Morsbergers
3/7 — Salisbury, MD — Lurking Class Skate Shop

"Collaboration makes Resistor what it is," states Schneider. "Every member's hand is on the music. As a listener, you're getting these distinct sets of influences and voices all coming together. Our vision is to maintain the heaviness and the catchiness, so it's ignorant and genuine. Other than a few impacts and bass drops, everything was created by a live instrument. We pulled inspiration from the past, but it’s definitely modern and authentic."

Speaking of authentic, the band originated out of a friendship forged between Conti and Grambo. They first crossed paths at a skate park, began hanging out all of the time, and eventually decided to write songs. The lineup solidified with the addition of Smith, Schneider, and Arce. They shored up their signature style with the So It Begins EP [2023] and HEADCASE EP [2025], tallying millions of streams in the process. On the road, the group notably packed houses and emerged as an outlier with enough gusto to set it off everywhere from Gathering of the Juggalos to the Inkcarceration pre-show. Throughout 2025, they pieced together BITE THIS! with producer Randy LeBoeuf [Kublai Khan TX, The Acacia Strain, Gideon].

Ultimately, Resistor live outside the neutral zone.

Orbit Culture Release Live Video For "The Storm" + North American Tour Starts 2/18

Right before embarking on their next quest — an extensive tour throughout USA and Canada with support coming from Ov Sulfur and Atlas — ORBIT CULTURE are releasing a live video for the fan-favorite "The Storm," which was filmed by Riivata Visuals and Grimvisions during their highly successful European tour last winter.

Watch the video below.

The band comments, "This video for 'The Storm' documents our last headline tour. Most of the footage was shot in Gothenburg, close to where we come from. Watching it now brings us back to a night that carried real weight — intense, focused, and honest. It was a defining moment for us, and 'The Storm'
reflects that feeling without needing to explain it."

It marks another video for their acclaimed album Death Above Life that was released to overwhelmingly positive feedback by fans and media in October of last year.

"The album represents change, a new beginning," says guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Niklas Karlsson. "It brings up a lot of good and bad emotions but it’s a big change for the better. It feels like a rebirth."

Catch them on the upcoming dates, posted below.

ORBIT CULTURE ON TOUR:
WITH OV SULFUR + ATLAS:
2/18 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
2/19 — Portland, OR — Star Theater
2/20 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
2/22 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theater
2/24 — Calgary, AB — Palace Theatre
2/25 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
2/27 — Saskatoon, SK — Louis'
2/28 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
3/03 — Toronto, ON — Opera House
3/05 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
3/06 — Ottawa, ON — The Bronson
3/07 — Buffalo, NY — Electric City
3/09 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
3/10 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore Silver Spring
3/11 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater
3/13 — New Haven, CT — Toad's
3/14 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
3/16 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues Cleveland
3/17 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
3/18 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
3/20 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave II
3/21 — Detroit, MI — El Club
3/23 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
3/24 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
3/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
3/27 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues Orlando
3/28 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
3/30 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
3/31 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
4/01 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
4/03 — Denver, CO — Gothic Theatre
4/05 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Grand at The Complex
4/06 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
4/07 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile
4/09 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
4/10 — Los Angeles, CA — Regent Theater  

GET TICKETS HERE.

Hailing from the small town of Eksjö, Sweden (located between the revered metal cities of Gothenburg and Stockholm), the quartet (guitarist and vocalist Niklas Karlsson, guitarist Richard Hansson, bassist Fredrik Lennartsson and drummer Christopher Wallerstedt) have grown into a global force, melding together riffs that are equal parts thrash, death metal and industrial with arresting hooks and a layered atmosphere that invites comparison to Gojira, Metallica and Static-X while carving out something that is uniquely their own. Orbit Culture are a band poised. They are the sound of metal in the most modern sense.

War On Women Release Announce New Album "Time Under Tension" + Release New Single "Messages Unsent"

NEW ALBUM "TIME UNDER TENSION" OUT ON MAY 8, 2026

Smartpunk Records and War On Women are teaming up for a big year of new music that's as timely as ever. The band's fifth full-length album, "Time Under Tension," comes out on May 8, 2026. While the upcoming record fulfills fans' cravings for thoughtful lyrics and powerful punk energy rooted in advocacy, the band also experiments with melodic genre elements from alt-rock, indie, and more. This expansion and evolution are captured clearly in their latest single, "Messages Unsent" - Listen below;

Shawna Potter, vocalist of War On Women, elaborated further on the heartfelt meaning behind the track, "This is the first love song I’ve written in a long time, certainly the first in this band. It’s about the idea that once you really have something to lose, a partner or a life you love (or in this case, my dog Rosie), then you start to care more about your own safety, about sticking around. You start thinking about your mortality, and theirs, and it’s terrifying. But even if we don’t get forever, I like the idea that love can live on.

We wanted to create a video as bittersweet and nostalgic as the song itself so we opted to revisit the first tour we did post-2020, when we weren't sure if we'd ever get to play live music again. The joy of gathering against such a tragic backdrop mimics the songs themes of love and loss."

TIME UNDER TENSION TOUR // MARCH 2026
18  Pittsburgh, PA @ Little Giant
19  Columbus, OH @ Used Kids Records
20  St Louis, MO @ Duck Room
21   Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar
23  Denver, CO @ HQ
24  Salt Lake City, UT @ The Beehive
25  Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Fest*
26  Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project
27  Portland, OR @ Dante’s
28  Arcata, CA @ Rampart Skatepark
29  Oakland, CA @ Doll Fest*
*No Oceanator 

WAR ON WOMEN SUPPORTING SUBHUMANS
May 06 Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut
May 07 Corpus Christi TX @ House of Rock 
May 08 San Antonio, TX @ Rah Rah Room
May 09 Austin, TX @ 29th Street Ballroom
May 10 Dallas, TX @ AM/FM

ABOUT WAR ON WOMEN
War On Women's band name is the band’s ethos straight from the get. For well over a decade the group has stood at the frontlines of advocacy, communication, and change, shaping songs in reaction to headlines, news pieces, and current events around intersectional communities with the intention of raising awareness and conveying a response based in humanity rather than division. 

War On Women's lives outside of music allow for new perspectives and understanding that not only balances intersectional perspectives, but sonic dynamics that both rage and inform. From the critically acclaimed recordWonderful Hell to performances at Download Fest Australia, Riot Fest, Warped Tour, a D.O.A song on a new tribute record, tours alongside legendary acts such as Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, Jawbreaker, and more – it's War On Women's lives outside the band that fuses their music with such passion. Vocalist Shawna Potter is an author, advocate, and Intimacy Coordinator; guitarist Brooks Harlandesigns and fabricates guitar amps; bassist Sue Werner is a senior programming analyst at the Johns Hopkins Institute for data intensive engineering and science; and guitarist Jenarchy is a Rock Camp Director. 

OBSCURA UNLEASH NEW VIDEO FOR 'STARDUST'

German progressive metal innovators OBSCURA have released a brand-new music video for the track 'Stardust,' taken from their critically acclaimed album A Sonication, which arrived in February 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. The visually striking clip sets the stage for the band’s upcoming global trek and offers fans a first glimpse into the sonic and thematic direction of the next touring cycle.

Serving as a cinematic prelude to the A Sonication World Tour 2026, the 'Stardust' video captures the cosmic atmosphere and technical intensity that define OBSCURA’s latest chapter, blending futuristic imagery with the band’s signature musicianship.

Kicking off later this year, the A Sonication World Tour 2026 will see OBSCURA performing across North America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, bringing their most ambitious live production to audiences worldwide.

Mastermind Steffen Kummerer comments: “We are pleased to present our new music video, created once again in collaboration with our long-time director Mirko Witzki. Stardust, taken from our latest album A Sonication, reveals a more melodic, fragile, and atmospheric side of the record. Join us on the road across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia as part of the A Sonication World Tour (2025–2028).”

Check out the video for 'Stardust' Below:

OBSCURA // A Sonication World Tour 2026
Tickets: https://realmofobscura.com/live/

Stardust // USA 2026
w/ Allegaeon, Cognitive, Cryptosis

03.13 West Hollywood
03.14 Tucson
03.15 El Paso
03.16 Austin
03.17 Oklahoma City
03.18 Haltom City
03.19 Corpus Christi
03.21 Atlanta
03.22 Raleigh
03.23 Philadelphia
03.24 Brooklyn
03.25 Hamden
03.26 Rochester
03.27 Lakewood
03.28 Detroit
03.29 Joliet
03.30 Kansas City
03.31 Colorado Springs
04.01 Salt Lake City
04.02 Reno
04.03 Roseville
04.04 San José

The Sun Eater // Asia 2026
w/ DVRK, Japan dates incl. Fallujah*

05.01 Bangkok
05.02 Jakarta
05.05 Taipei
05.06 Singapore
05.08 Hanoi
05.09 Chengdu
05.10 Beijing
05.11 Guangzhou
05.12 Shenzhen
05.13 Shanghai
05.15 Ulaanbaatar
05.17 Seoul
05.20 Tokyo*
05.21 Tokyo*
05.22 Nagoya*
05.23 Osaka*
05.24 Hiroshima
05.28 Mumbai
05.29 Bangalore
05.30 Dubai
05.31 Yerevan
06.01 Tbilisi

THE NARRATOR - Announce New Album "Phosphor" + Release Video For Smashing New Single 'Stasis'

Modern Metalcore outfit THE NARRATOR have announced the release of their sophomore album, Phosphor, on May 8th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to their acclaimed debut album Lore offers ten smashing songs that respond to the global crisis with inner exhaustion and shows how close hope and self-destruction are to each other. 

The unfulfilled desire for change comes to life on the brand new single, 'Stasis', which features groove-laced verses, anthemic choruses and the voice of Severin Sailer from new bloods Avralize. Alongside the single, a music video for 'Stasis' has been released, which you can check out below.

Like the previous singles, Phosphor was once again mastered by Ted Jensen (Bring Me the Horizon, Korn & more).

THE NARRATOR navigates the weight of time & the haunting awareness of life’s impermanence. A masterclass in modern metal!

STREAM 'STASIS':
https://thenarrator.bfan.link/stasis

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE PHOSPHOR:
https://thenarrator.bfan.link/phosphor

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'STASIS' BELOW:

THE NARRATOR LIVE:

10.04.26    UK    Nottingham, Rock City
12.04.26    UK    London, Modern Era Festival
13.04.26    UK    Bristol, The Croft
22.-23.05.26  DE  Camping Battleground Open Air
30.05.26    FR    Artificial Waves Festival
13.06.26    NL    Into The Grave Festival
11.07.26    DE    Free For All Festival
12.-15.08.26  DE  Summer Breeze Festival
04.-05.09.26  DE  Pell Mell Festival
24.10.26    DE    Rocken Hilft Festival


EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR 2026

26.09.26   FI   Helsinki, On The Rocks
30.09.26   CH  Aarau, Kiff Aarau
01.10.26   AT  Wien, Flex Café
03.10.26   DE  München, Backstage Club
04.10.26   DE  Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
06.10.26   CZ  Prag, Rock Cafe
07.10.26   DE  Leipzig, WERK 2 - Kulturfabrik Leipzig e.V.
08.10.26   DE  Berlin, Frannz-Club
09.10.26   DE  Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli
10.10.26   DE  Köln, Club Volta
11.10.26   NL  Haarlem, Patronaat
13.10.26   DE  Wiesbaden, Schlachthof Wiesbaden Kesselhaus
15.10.26   UK  London, The Black Heart
16.10.26   FR  Paris, La Maroquinerie
17.10.26   NL  Tilburg, Little Devil
18.10.26   BE  Antwerp, Kavka Oudaan

TICKETS: https://www.thenarrator.de

About THE NARRATOR:

THE NARRATOR were founded in 2017 in the Ruhr area of Germany and have been captivating audiences with their energetic songwriting and electrifying live performances from the very beginning. After successful tours and festival appearances, THE NARRATOR steadily made a name for themselves in the global metalcore scene.

In September 2024, THE NARRATOR released their highly anticipated debut album Lore – 10 tracks that speak volumes, boasting an impressive 12 million streams across all platforms to this day. Their latest singles, 'Aurora' and 'Pills From The Start' mastered by Ted Jensen (STERLING SOUND – BRING ME THE HORIZON, GREEN DAY, KORN, and many more), proved once again that THE NARRATOR is essential for every modern metal playlist. With their sophomore album 'Phosphore' due out on May 8th and a European headline tour as well as festival appearances later this year, one thing is certain: the best is yet to come!

FORGOTTEN SHRINE Release Haunting Version Of BREAKING BENJAMIN's "Crawl"

Emerging out from the shadows, folk metal ensemble FORGOTTEN SHRINE, comprised of Josh Alexander and Sofia Frasz (EXILED HOPE), present an explosive and thrilling cover of BREAKING BENJAMIN's "Crawl". 

Josh Alexander shares: "BREAKING BENJAMIN brings me back to a much simpler time of Halo LAN parties and hard rock, which we now call 'dad rock'. When Sofia approached me with the idea I was very excited because this song has almost no covers to be found online. And being that we are FORGOTTEN SHRINE, we had to put our own spin on things as far as the arrangement, both vocally and musically, evoking an almost horror vibe. I can't wait to see what everyone thinks!"

Sofia Frasz comments: "BREAKING BENJAMIN was the soundtrack to my middle school and high school years, and remains one of my favorite bands to this day. A few months ago, I was feeling nostalgic and wanted to cover a song that no one else seemed to pay much attention to. I had a specific idea for a cinematic cover of 'Crawl' in my head, and it turned out so beautifully that we couldn't wait to release it. I'm my own worst critic and almost never listen to my own music, but I've had this one on repeat on and off since we finished it back in November. I'm proud to have put such a special new twist on what I consider to be an underrated classic."

FORGOTTEN SHRINE create an eerie atmosphere in "Crawl" from the off with ethereal traditional instruments and haunting choir voices building into the heavy riffs. Enchanting folk parts, along with both Frasz and Alexander's clean vocals, are powerfully juxtaposed with heavy distortion and their fierce harsh. It's an enchanting and charismatic take on a noughties fan favorite. 

Stream "Crawl" here: https://youtu.be/mXHdzDese5I?si=CtZG5W8qkQrJUPg5

FORGOTTEN SHRINE is: 
Josh Alexander (Pennsylvania, USA) - Guitar, Bass, Hurdy Gurdy, Irish Bouzouki, Additional Instruments, Backing Vocals, Composition.
Sofia Frasz (Maryland, USA) - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics, Composition.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0q7rFp0yxvWoxGWqIt21nI?si=p5jz0YOOROOHFy5jxHAW6A
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/forgotten-shrine/1734698132

Scottish 80s trailblazers FINI TRIBE share 'Me & My Shadow', highlighting their latest anthology

Scotland's iconic 1980s music mavericks Fini Tribe present "Me and My Shadow", the latest offering from their loaded anthology "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987", released via Shipwrecked Industries. Crackling with the sound of ideas arriving faster than they can be contained, this track emits youthful ingenuity and unorthodox tools, surging forward with hypnotic force.

The band members themselves barely out of their school uniforms, "Me and My Shadow" captures Fini Tribe at the instant their raw curiosity became something lean, propulsive, and unmistakably their own. A cool, searching vocal circles themes of selfhood while guitars slice with cinematic precision, locked to a driving, machine-like momentum that never lets up. Swirls of off-kilter electronics blur the edges, and the opening seconds—where the tape itself seems to wake up—drop the listener straight into motion.

Fini Tribe emerged in 1980 in post-punk Edinburgh, soon becoming a six-piece with Chris Connelly, Simon McGlynn, Andy McGregor, Davie Miller, Philip Pinskyand John Vick. Curated and designed by the band, this retrospective features archival photographs, essays by longtime friend Shirley Manson (Garbage, Angelfish, Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie), renowned author Alastair McKay, and original band member Andy McGregor, who also designed the album artwork.

Including the first legendary John Peel Session, produced by Dale Griffin and originally broadcast in May 1985, this colossal collection was previewed by the razor-edged singles “I Want More” and "We're Interested". The original 12” singles (including "Detestimony") and the WaxTrax! singles are also here, along with several unreleased live tracks - remastered and produced by the band's members.

"Me and My Shadow' was taken from our second studio session in spring of 1982. We were all still in secondary school in Edinburgh. In fact, the lyrics were written during a library period in lieu of French studies or some tedious Thomas Hardy novel. This would be the first session with Davie Miller, who had previously been in the formidable band Explode Your Heart," says Chris Connelly.
 
"The song addresses identity. Written by a 16-year-old, the lyrics float above a meticulous almost-spy-thriller guitar melody, which anchors the song to a fast-paced mechanical rhythm. At the time, we were swimming around in Can and French Noir, like every schoolboy should".

The tracks on "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" 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. Influenced by Throbbing Gristle, Wire, Can, Captain Beefheart, they also drew from modern film, writing, and the art that was abundant in the festival city.

"For me, "Me and My Shadow"s may be the definitive 80s Fini Tribe recording: Chris words, John's trippy keyboards, and the prescient motorik metal rhythm (played on a chrome clothes rail, as I recall)," says Andy McGregor.
 
“I'd say it's also probably the best recorded example of me 'at one' with my RAPIER 44, a red sharkfin plectrum, and a matching kitchen stool. I used to sit down to play most of the time, and I can see why. I don't know if it was a mistake, but there's something in the way that the recording starts with the reel to reel getting "to speed" -- that is the perfect start to a song that feels like the audio equivalent to a fever-dream motorway timelapse."
     
Fini Tribe's debut eponymous EP, released 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. Now a well-oiled frantic machine, they eventually performed in London, Glasgow and Aberdeen, their sound became more unique. Their 1986 “Let The Tribe Grow” EP, with the anthemic, church-bell driven “Detestimony”became 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.
 
In 1987, WaxTrax! Records released Fini Tribe's high-octane cover of Can's “I Want More”, introducing the band to American dance floors. After one more WaxTrax! single – 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 Fini Tribe. The band then lost a few members, including Chris Connelly, who moved to Chicago and joined The Revolting Cocks (and later Ministry).

"The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is out digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. It is also available as a three-CD digipak with 24-page booklet and limited-edition vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve with insert.

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
Videos by Kimberly Blessing
Footage of 1986 Edinburgh courtesy of Jean-François at Popcards Factory
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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MELECHESH Unleashes New Single "Raptors of Anzu"

Ancient storms gather once more as MELECHESH unveils their new single, "Raptors of Anzu," accompanied by a striking lyric video that channels mythic devastation and divine revelation. The track is the first offering from the band’s forthcoming digital EP, Sentinels of Shamash, set for release on April 10th via new label home Reigning Phoenix Music.

"Raptors of Anzu" descends into a forgotten age, a time when the Ancient Ones ruled beneath darkened suns and the sea was still land. From Eridu, city of kingship and divine law, the will of Anu is unleashed through storm and destruction. The raptors emerge as agents of fate, enslaving the lost and tearing through failing orders as destiny unfolds beyond mortal control. Rage burns without mercy as empires fall, logic collapses, and ancient mechanisms of the soul are set into motion.

What begins as an Anunnian tale becomes a violent revelation. Death fades, knowledge is unveiled, and cosmic order is shattered only to be restored through fire and ruin. With commanding riffs, ritualistic rhythms, and incantatory vocals, MELECHESH conjures a soundscape as apocalyptic as the myth it embodies.

Regarding the signing, the band shares: "We’re proud to have signed with Reigning Phoenix Music, a label run by true fans who deliver professionalism and a personal touch. After some delays which were not in our hands and we have overcome, we’re ready to present our new EP Sentinels of Shamash, unrelenting, diverse, and true to the MELECHESH spirit. We know about all the anticipation and patience you all displayed so we only deliver the best for you.

Now the focus is to play live everywhere and bring the new songs to the stage, while continuing writing and reworking new material for the next without limiting creativity."

"It is an honor to be able to be part of the next chapter of Melechesh," says Reigning Phoenix Music co-founder Gerardo Martinez. "They are a band that continues to push boundaries and maintaining that rich artistic aspect that makes them so unique."

Sentinels of Shamash, stands as a ceremonial descent into ancient law, fire, and cosmic vigilance. Drawing from Mesopotamian myth and the solar judgment of Shamash, god of truth and justice, MELECHESH crafts an offering steeped in divine wrath and esoteric order. Each composition unfolds like a sacred inscription, invoking forgotten gods, fallen kings, and the eternal tension between chaos and balance.

Through commanding riffs, relentless rhythms, and a sonic architecture that bridges ancient cosmology with modern extremity, Sentinels of Shamash delivers a mythological statement rooted in fire, judgment, ruin, and restoration. The sentinels stand eternal guard over fate itself.

Pre-Save "Sentinels Of Shamash" HERE: https://melechesh.rpm.link/sos

About MELECHESH:

Melechesh was formed in 1993 in Jerusalem with the intent to forge what the band defines as Mesopotamian Metal. Rooted in black metal and thrash, their sound draws deeply from Sumerian and Mesopotamian mythology, cosmic and occult themes, and incorporates Mediterranean and Middle Eastern musical elements into an extreme metal framework. Over the decades, Melechesh has evolved into an international musical and cultural phenomenon, known for its distinct identity, scholarly mythological focus, and uncompromising artistic vision. The band remains a singular force within extreme metal, standing apart through both concept and sound.

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