Manchester music icons INCA BABIES share sultry noir single 'Daniella' New 'Reincarnation' alternative-anthology is out now

Manchester's iconic outfit Inca Babies presents their new single 'Daniella', drifting through smoky swamp-jazz grooves amidst a haunting tapestry of desire, danger, and shadowed city streets. With haunting lyrics and sultry rhythms, the Incas pull listeners into a tense, cinematic world where love and chaos collide.

This is the latest offering from their 'Reincarnation' album, released at the tail-end of 2025 via Black Lagoon Records. With strong cinematic and hypnotic elements, 'Daniella’ brings us through dark city streets, where danger, desire and delirium intertwine.

As foundational pioneers of the early post-punk and deathrock movements, Inca Babies remain a vital cornerstone of the Manchester and UK music scenes to this day. Led by guitarist-vocalist Harry Stafford alongside long-time collaborator Rob Haynes (The Membranes, Goldblade), the band helped define a dark, jagged sonic landscape that remains influential decades later.

During their initial five-year ascent, they amassed a dedicated following through relentless touring, six singles and four albums—every one of which successfully breached the UK Indie Charts. Their status as alternative icons was further cemented by a prestigious run of four BBC John Peel sessions between 1984 and 1988. Since reforming in 2007, Inca Babies have proven they are far from a legacy act, continuing to command respect as elder statesmen of the British underground.

“Daniella” is the third track on 'Reincarnation'. It was re-recorded at 6Db Studios in Salford with  renowned producer Simon ‘Ding’ Archer (The Fall, PJ Harvey), who devoted significant effort to infuse it with a distinctive dub style. The original version was first recorded in 1986 at Cargo Studios for the album 'This Train', which we also released on Black Lagoon Records," says Harry Stafford, who shared recording and mixing duties before mastering by Marco Butcher at Boombox Studio.

"Looking through our back catalogue, it occurred to me that there were tracks that should again be made available in some manner and others that would benefit from reinvention. Last year's 'Ghost Mechanic Nine' album was an opportunity to create new music for our fans, who would like this music in the form of digital downloads and, for the truly hardcore, as a 12” Vinyl Album," says Harry Stafford.

"But it was also a realisation that we could invigorate old tunes. We already had a ‘best of’ compilation in ‘Plutonium', released in 2006, so we embarked upon a new quest, to inject new life into our favourite back catalogue. This whole project was to be an Innovative re-imagining of old tunes: re-invented for contemporary consideration. All of them Re-awakened and 'Re-inca-rnated'."

Inca Babies' journey since their formation in 1983 in Manchester's now-legendary deck-access flats of Hulme was highlighted in the 2024 documentary 'The Making of Ghost Mechanic Nine'. Since reforming, they've released four albums and toured three continents, continuing to explore goth, punk, death-rock and jazz-blues.

Earlier, the Incas shared 'Superior Spectre', a live favourite that was originally included in their 1984 John Peel Session, this song also appeared on their 2014 'Scatter' EP, following the A/B-side singles 'Candy Mountain', with its hypnotic bass line, contemporary groove and electronic sequencing; and 'Two Rails To Nowhere' with itsoriginal 1988 version featuring Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boon and new expanded Gun Club-esque version, featuring guitarist Vincent O'Brien.

The 'Reincarnation' album is out now, available on CD and available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written by Harry Stafford
Harry Stafford - guitars, bass, keyboards & vocals
Rob Haynes - drums & percussion
Vincent O'Brien - slide guitar
All songs re-recorded by Harry Stafford and Rob Haynes.
Slide Guitar recorded by Vincent O Brien
Recorded & produced at 6Db in Salford by Simon ‘Ding’ Archer
Mastered by Marco Butcher at Boombox Studio, North Carolina
Artwork designed by Harry Stafford
from images by James Chadderton Art Ltd. (Manchester Apocalyptic visions)
Album released by Black Lagoon Records - catalogue no. BLRLP0061
'Superior Spectre' video created by Harry Stafford & Jandi Moreno
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DRAKE MILLIGAN ADDS FALL EUROPEAN DATES TO “TUMBLEWEED WORLD TOUR”

Critically acclaimed Country artist, Drake Milligan, adds new European dates to his fall schedule on the “Tumbleweed World Tour,” which kicked off in November 2025. These new stops include Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and more. Throughout the year, Milligan will play across Canada, Europe, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. A true entertainer, fans can expect an energetic, one-of-a-kind performance from Milligan and his band. Please visit drakemilligan.com for tickets and more information.

Following the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, Tumbleweed – listen HERE, Milligan just recently released a brand new duet with the iconic Shania Twain titled “I’ll Be Here With You.” This moving, perfectly harmonious track is part of the full The Gray House (Original Soundtrack From the Amazon Series), which is now available across all streaming platforms following the release of the highly anticipated limited series The Gray House. Listen HERE and watch the official music video Below.

Executive produced by Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, The Gray House tells the extraordinary true story of four women who operate an Underground Railroad network that evolves into a daring espionage ring, risking everything to help preserve the nation’s future. Music plays a central role in shaping the series’ emotional landscape, amplifying both the intimate and epic scale of the story.

Having been on the road throughout 2025 opening for Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, and Luke Bryan, Milligan is thrilled to be embarking on his own slew of dates including his return across the pond in Paris and Brussels in March, plus C2C Festival stops in Rotterdam, Berlin, London, Glasgow, and Belfast. With the UK being Milligan’s second largest market in 2025, just behind the US, he is thrilled to bring his electric show back to them in 2026. CD/vinyl of Tumbleweed are available for pre-order now and will release on March 13. Pre-orderHERE.

About Drake Milligan

A student of classic Country music with the swagger of early Rock ‘n’ Roll, Drake Milligan is an electrifying entertainer who cites George Strait and Elvis Presley – the King of Country and the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – as musical heroes, and his unique twist of traditional Country has been embraced by fans, peers, and major media including Billboard, PEOPLE, American Songwriter, USA Today, Access Hollywood, and more. In 2022, Milligan burst onto the national music stage with his debut album Dallas/Fort Worth, which topped the iTunes Country and All-Genre charts, landed him at #5 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists Chart, and was later named one of Billboard’s “Best Country Albums of 2022.” The Fort Worth, TX native has since performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Grand Ole Opry, Stagecoach and CMA Music Festival, and recently became the first artist to perform on an F1 racetrack for the inaugural F1 Grid Gigs in Austin, TX. Following his breakout debut, Milligan earned a #1 Canadian Country Radio hit with “Honky Tonkin’ About” (with The Reklaws) and carried that momentum into 2024 with his critically acclaimed EP Jukebox Songs, featuring fan favorite “I Got A Problem.” He also returned to primetime television for America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League before joining Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Blake Shelton on tour. With more than 270 million streams worldwide, Milligan is entering his next chapter with the release of his sophomore album Tumbleweed. The title track has already climbed into the UK Country Radio Top 10 as he kicks off his global “Tumbleweed World Tour.” 

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Modesty Blaise shares 'Carol Mountain', previewing remastered seminal 'Melancholia' album

Bristol-based avant indie pop outfit Modesty Blaise presents a newly remastered version of "Carol Mountain", previewing the remastered 25th Anniversary edition of their seminal album "Melancholia". This expanded collection features newly-restored audio, many outtakes of the original sessions and updated artwork in a fantastic new 3 Disc version. Forthcoming via European label From Lo-Fi To Disco!, this release reflects on the album’s legacy and continued resonance.

The newly-edited video for "Carol Mountain" was created from footage shot when Modesty Blaise played in New York in 2002, when the band was made up of Jonny Collins, David W Brown, Gregory Jones, Clem Courtney and Julien Clapperton.

Modesty Blaise have been around since 1993 in various guises. In that year, they recorded their debut single 'Christina Terrace' with Edwyn Collins at the helm, garnering them immediate success with a live appearance on ITV and inclusion among many end-of-year top music rankings. Other highlights include supporting Robbie Williams at London's O2 Arena, inclusion in a Rough Trade compilation, an ITV company documentary on Jonny Collins, and a BBC Radio session involving seventeen people.

Originally issued as a standalone single, "Carol Mountain" reflects the defining qualities that have given the album its enduring reputation: restraint, atmosphere, and emotional depth. Built around huge productions and slow-burning intensity, the track expands the sonic world of "Melancholia" — immersive, introspective, and quietly affecting.

"Carol Mountain formed one of the main tracks of the whole album. It was recorded in multiple parts and using three different drum kits. It’s inspired by Steven Gaines’ book "Heroes & Villains" about The Beach Boys, and written in about half an hour on a Sunday morning. In contrast to that quick writing process, the recording took months and more than half of the entire recording budget for Melancholia. We got orchestral players from a Bristol orchestra and I found a barbershop quartet to come and record with us", says Jonny Collins.

"'Carol Mountain' was Brian Wilson’s unrequited love, I believe. We know that Brian knew this song well and that Brian’s band played the CD album on their tour bus. That was a great thing, and it sounds even better now." 

Originally released on CD and vinyl, "Melancholia" remains a quietly influential work more than two decades after its original release — defined by emotional precision, sonic restraint, and a timeless sense of atmosphere. The 2026 remaster has been completed with a light-touch approach, focused on clarity and depth rather than reinvention. Greater dynamic range and enhanced detail bring new presence to the recording, revealing subtle textures and spatial nuance while preserving the character of the original mix.

'Carol Mountain' is available exclusively via Bandcamp, reflecting the independent spirit of the anniversary campaign by offering listeners a direct connection to the music ahead of the wider streaming release.  On April 24th, the "Melancholia - Remaster" album will be released across all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. 

'MELANCHOLIA - REMASTER' 
Disc 1: Melancholia - Remastered
Disc 2: Melancholia [de]Construction
Disc 3: Melancholia  - The Singles

CREDITS
Written by Jonny Collins
Mixed & produced by Jonny Collins
Remastering at White House Studio by original engineer Martin Nichols 
Jonny Collins - vocals & guitar
David W Brown - bass guitar
Gregory Jones - guitar & vocals
Clem Courtney - organ &vocals
Julien Clapperton - drums & cymbals

Video created by Jonny Collins

Cover artwork by Gregory Jones
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SWEDISH POWER METAL WARRIORS BLOODBOUND RELEASE VIDEO FOR "THE NINE CRUSADES" FEATURING BRITTNEY SLAYES OF UNLEASH THE ARCHERS

Having ridden into their latest battle with their eleventh epic full-length Field Of Swords, Swedish power metal warriors BLOODBOUND have released another video single from the album. "The Nine Crusades" is another historically-themed anthem, retelling the titular events in typical BLOODBOUND style: A sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal. Joining their conquest is powerhouse vocalist Brittney Slayes of Canadian band UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, dueting with Patrik J. Selleby in a glorious mid-tempo anthem. Not only is "The Nine Crusades" the perfect album closer, but also a powerful herald of what's to come.

BLOODBOUND are currently getting ready to share their new songs live. Starting March 12 in Hamburg, they will be on tour supporting labelmates ANGUS MCSIX, with additional support from Brainstorm. Their run will take them to eleven cities, ending in Eindhoven on March 22. Following, BLOODBOUND will play European festivals, including mountainous Full Metal Mayrhofen, organized by Wacken Open Air, and Alcatraz Festival in Belgium.

Fredrik Bergh about "The Nine Crusades":
"The major part of this song was actually written by myself and Tomas back in 2018, and it was written especially for the band Sabaton! Joakim Brodén from Sabaton liked the rough demo and wanted to work further on this song together with us, but the collaboration never materialized. I have always felt it was a very strong track, so we decided to record the song ourselves for the new album instead. I am super proud of this song. I feel it’s one of the best songs I’ve ever been involved in writing! The song features the great Brittney Slayes from UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, who sings the song as a duet together with Patrik."

Tomas Olsson about "The Nine Crusades":
"This song is a summation of the Crusader era, 1096–1291. During this period nine crusades took place. It is estimated that over 2 million people died."

Brittney Slayes about "The Nine Crusades":
"It is such an honour to be featured on this BLOODBOUND track; I have been a fan of the band for well over a decade so when they approached me about doing some guest vocals of course the answer was a resounding yes! This song is quite different from what we do in UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, and is not at all like my own writing style, so I was excited to be able sing something new and to put my own spin on it. The whole collaboration had been a blast, and I’m glad I was able to make it into the music video as well; it was very nice of them to include me. Hopefully the fans enjoy this song and feel I added something worthwhile to this already amazing band!"

Watch the Lyric Video for "The Nine Crusades" Below:

BLOODBOUND's latest triumphant march impressively illustrates the importance of purpose and perseverance with heroic tales in shining heavy metal armor. Valiant, vigorous, and ultimately victorious: Field Of Swords has come to expand BLOODBOUND’s domination of the scene!

Fredrik Bergh on Field Of Swords: "Field Of Swords is a concept album, a continuation from our last album Tales From The North (2023) which touched upon the subject of the Viking era. On Field Of Swords, we have moved on in history and entered the Middle Ages (after 1066). The concept, in short, is the following: When the Viking Age ended in the year of our Lord 1066, came the long and grim Medieval times. We are extremely excited about the new album and to release it with the backing of the mighty Napalm Records. Music-wise, the new album has a slightly more modern sound, but we canguarantee it includes all the elements BLOODBOUND is known for! It's a diverse record with aggressive songs, epic tracks, and it also contains some of the fastest parts we have written. And on the other hand, we have some slower, majestic songs as well, like, 'The Nine Crusades' where UNLEASH THE ARCHERS' Brittney Slayes duets with Patrik. Field Of Swords has everything you can ask for!"

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BLOODBOUND's first release with Napalm Records adds another 11 captivating battle hymns to their repertoire. A diverse record with aggressive songs and epic tracks alike, their eleventh album also contains some of the band’s fastest material ever written. The opening title track, "Field Of Swords", immediately storms into BLOODBOUND’s signature sound, braiding stories of glory with a sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal. The dominant "As Empires Fall" follows the crusaders east and powerfully depicts said glory in epic battle in contrast with sacrifices made on the way. "Defenders Of Jerusalem" cleverly expands on the topic of loss, leaving listeners to wonder which side is holding their heads up high in the face of imminent defeat. Catchy flutes have the heroes take heart in "The Code Of Warriors" to guide them into the "Land Of The Brave" and Field Of Swordsto new heights at the same time. "Light In The Sky" further illustrates BLOODBOUND’s battle scars turned electrifying sound, while the mature "Teutonic Knights" opens up the bleak reality of the tragedy that undoubtedly accompanies this battle-torn era of history. Yet, "Forged In Iron", "Pain and Glory", and "Born to be King" hold their ground as equally unforgettable tunes, all leading up to the brilliant finale: Brittney Slayes of powerhouse Canadian band UNLEASH THE ARCHERS joins "The Nine Crusades" as another valuable fighter to lead Field Of Swords to greatness.

Field Of Swords is available in the following formats:
Deluxe Box 350g Cardboard Box, incl. 1CD Digipak, Flag, Patch, Live Album in Slipcase, Autographed Card – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)

1LP Vinyl Gatefold Marbled Oxblood Red, incl. 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)

1LP Vinyl Gatefold Black
1CD Digipak
Digital Album

BLOODBOUND are:
Patrik J. Selleby – Vocals
Tomas Olsson – Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Fredrik Bergh – Keyboards
Henrik Olsson – Guitars
Anders Broman – Bass
Daniel Hansfeldt – Drums

VOXX Unleash New Single “Someone’s Watching” — A Dark, Electrifying Anthem for Modern Rock Fans

" Watched. Wired. Awake. We Rise."

The rising rock band VOXX returns with a gripping new single, “Someone’s Watching,” a powerful and atmospheric track that blends intensity, emotion, and cinematic edge into one unforgettable listening experience.

With “Someone’s Watching,” VOXX dives deep into themes of paranoia, pressure, and the unseen weight of modern life, delivering a song that feels both personal and universally relatable. Driven by thunderous instrumentation, haunting melodies, and commanding vocals, the track showcases the band’s evolution and their ability to craft music that resonates long after the final note fades.

“Someone’s Watching” captures the raw energy VOXX has become known for while pushing their sound into darker, more immersive territory. The single balances heavy rock dynamics with melodic depth, creating a sonic atmosphere that pulls listeners in and refuses

to let go.

VOXX is a high-energy rock force blending modern alternative grit with hard-hitting metal intensity. Fronted by Regis Lima, VOXX delivers powerful vocals, driving guitars, and anthemic hooks that hit both the heart and the adrenaline.

Behind the punch is Sterling on drums, laying down explosive, precision-driven rhythms that power every track. Jacob Bageard on guitars brings razor-sharp riffs and soaring melodies, while Kaylynn Sammy on bass locks in the groove with deep, commanding low-end that gives VOXX its signature weight and pulse.

Known for electrifying live performances and emotionally charged originals like “Someone Is Watching,” VOXX fuses raw vulnerability with unapologetic strength — tackling themes of pressure, betrayal, resilience, and rising above the noise.

Rooted in the Tampa Bay rock scene and building a loyal following, VOXX isn’t just a band — it’s a voice. Loud. Fearless. Unfiltered.

The Props Share "Arrow" Video

Los Angeles—based alternative band THE PROPS — Nick Ruiz (vocals), Dawson Henry (guitar), Sam Edelman (drums), and Jersey Sullivan — will drop their debut EP, Arrow, which was produced by GRAMMY®-winner Carlos de la Garza, on April 10 via Blue Grape Music. Pre-save it here. 

The Props, who draw from new wave and post-punk influences, display said influences on the title track from the EP. Watch the video, which finds the band behind the wheel and knuckling down on their instruments, below.

​"'Arrow' is about deciding where your life is headed, whether you'll stand in the ruins of your emotions or rebuild yourself into the person you want to be," says Ruiz.

The band will host a free record release show on April 15 at 7pm at The Virgil (4519 Santa Monica Blvd ) in Silverlake in Los Angeles.

DREAMS OF GRAY Venture Into Heavy Melodic Waters In "Across The Endless Sea"

DREAMS OF GRAY's "Across The Endless Sea" is powerful with high intensity while also incorporating catchy chorus vocal melodies, and elements from other subgenres such as characteristics of black metal guitars. Accompanied with a cinematic lyric video, "Across The Endless Sea" considers the interconnected nature of our lives. We are all on our individual paths through life and while some connections are long-lasting, others may only be fleeting. 

On the lyrical theme, vocalist and guitarist Luis Rivera explains, "the song glimpses the idea of the interconnectedness of life. You are not just you; you are connected to others, some of whom are still here, while others have departed. You, too, are on a journey. You, too, are a connection for others."

DREAMS OF GRAY's newest EP, A Beginning, marks a new chapter of sonic exploration leading further into melodic realms across extreme subgenres. Led by Luis Rivera, the project's sound draws from a wide array of melodic death and doom, along with elements of thrash and traditional heavy metal. On the EP Rivera was joined by Maria Kosma on bass, with drums on "A Beginning" performed by Nicole Trinchero, and drum programming on "Beyond the Sky" and "A Beginning" by Scott Elliot. 

Produced by Luis Rivera, "A Beginning" was recorded, mixed and masted by Josh Middleton at Josh Middleton Studio. "Beyond the Sky" and "Across the Endless Sea" both recorded at Chernobyl Audio Studio and mixed and masted by Scott Elliot.

About DREAMS OF GRAY:
DREAMS OF GRAY was devised by Chicago, IL, based musician and composer Luis Rivera (ABOLISHER) in 2022. In the following year, the project released their critically acclaimed debut EP The World After. DREAMS OF GRAY seeks to draw from the wealth and breadth of metal subgenres to create something distinctive and memorable. The project enables exploration of often dark themes notably, of loss, grief, personal struggles and the shadowy aspects of wider society. 

The release of A Beginning in late 2025 saw DREAMS OF GRAY hone their sound further through a developed compositional style that doesn't restrict or confine their creativity. Inspiration is found in the likes of PARADISE LOST, AMORPHIS, IN FLAMES and DARK TRANQUILITY. DREAMS OF GRAY's music intentionally ebbs and flows dynamically, containing fierce riffs and high energy, as well as a deep focus on melodies and vocal delivery to produce something truly engaging and immersive. 

Beyond Creation Return with New Single “Reverence”

From the beginning, it was clear that Beyond Creation possessed a special aura. On their debut album, the Montréal four-piece concocted the next progressive evolution in technical death metal by splicing together classic brutality and prog’s insatiable curiosity with a refreshing knack for melody. Now, ahead of their fifteenth anniversary tour in celebration of The Aura, the Independent Music and Lit Music Award winners and Canadian Grammy nominees are releasing their first new song in eight years.    

Beyond Creation are thrilled to announce their new single, “Reverence”. While burdened by heavy expectations and the ashes of doubt, like a phoenix, the band rise in a brilliant display of strength and spirit.

“Our new single explores the fragile line between clarity and illusion, between introspection and insanity, where the search for meaning can either elevate us or consume us”, Beyond Creation’s vocalist, guitarist and lyricist Simon Girard says. “But the truth is simple and powerful: the moment you stop comparing and start focusing on who you truly are and what you genuinely want to express, something beautiful happens. You create from a place of honesty. You grow with purpose. What you achieve becomes something you can be proud of, because it is unique, real and entirely your own”.

Watch the revelatory music video for “Reverence” below:

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Like all creative minds, “Reverence” begins uninhibited. Girard and fellow guitarist Kevin Chartré trade notes freely, responding to one another with the grace and understanding that comes from playing in a band together for more than 15 years. But this moment of elation proves painfully brief. “Thrown into a sea of endless thoughts”, Girard screams as chugging riffs bring the song crumbling under the weight of expectations. “A quiet war within my core”. Pushed to a breaking point, the band headbang as if trapped inside their own metal prison.  

“With social media, we are constantly measuring ourselves against others”, Girard says. “The more we compare, the further we drift from our true selves and our authentic voice. We are lost amidst stress and insecurity. We feel that our ideas lack value, that our techniques are insufficient and our identity is somehow flawed”.

But even though “Reverence” is tormented by outside voices, Beyond Creation remain a guiding force for progressive technical death metal. In the wake of the song’s crushing breakdown, drummer Philippe Boucher leads the band toward the light at the end of its maze-like tunnels with the command of his cymbals and marching snare. “From the abyss, my body will rise / my soul fill fly / my spirit will shine”, Girard growls with renewed conviction. As bassist Hugo Doyon-Karout gently lifts the coda to a higher plane of existence with mind-bending runs, Beyond Creation’s aura burns brighter than ever.

 

“Once we stop with the comparisons, we free ourselves to grow”, Girard concludes. “We flourish in ways we never thought possible”.

The video for “Reverence” was directed and produced by Francois Bertrand and Simon Girard.

Additional video credits

Director of Photography - Francois Bertrand

Editor and Visual Effects - Simon Girard

Actor - Etienne Defresne

Key Grip - Raphaël Fortin

Makeup Artist - Elycia St. Amand

Photo by Simon Girard

In 2026, Beyond Creation released “Reverence”, their first single in eight years, ahead of their special 15th anniversary tour for The Aura.         


Line-up
Simon Girard: Vocals & Guitars
Kevin Chartré: Guitars & Back Vocals
Hugo Doyon-Karout: Bass
Philippe Boucher: Drums

“Reverence” song credits

Song by Simon Girard

Arrangements by Beyond Creation

Lyrics by Simon Girard

“Reverence” production credits

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Christian Donaldson's Studio

Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Christian Donaldson

Mixing Assistance by Dominic Grimard

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A COLD PARADISE Release Crushing New Video Single “Impatient”!

Modern metal collective A COLD PARADISE return with their crushing new video single “Impatient,” continuing to shape a sound defined by weight, atmosphere, and cinematic scope. Founded in 2025 by vocalist Antonio Calanna (formerly ALL FOR METAL) and signed to PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, the project represents a modern vision of epic yet heavy music where emotional intensity and sonic power go hand in hand.

"We’re more than impatient to finally share this song with you. The song is about living in that tension between patience and desire: holding on, trusting the process, and being ready when the moment finally arrives. We hope you feel that same anticipation with us, and that this track makes you just as impatient to hear what’s coming next," Calanna reveals. "Impatient defines the direction we want to take with A Cold Paradise. This is the sound, the energy, and the path we’ve been aiming for from the start." 

Stream / Download “Impatient”: https://acp.rpm.link/impatientPR 

Watch the video clip streaming Below:

"Impatient" highlights the multi-layered identity of A COLD PARADISE. The project unites Antonio Calanna’s distinctive, wild vocal style with a modern and youthful sound, supported by a strong artistic cast to form a genre-bending live experience built on heavy riffs, haunting melodies, cinematic textures and electronic soundscapes; ready to take the modern metal world by storm!

In March, A COLD PARADISE will bring their powerful new material to the stage for the first time during a run of headlining dates, the "Weekend Paradise", showcasing their evolving artistic identity and offering audiences an exclusive preview of the forthcoming album. Tickets are available at www.ursulaz.com/weekendparadise. This will be the very first opportunity to experience A COLD PARADISE live - an event not to be missed.

About A COLD PARADISE:

A COLD PARADISE is a modern alternative metal band founded in 2025 by Antonio Calanna (ALL FOR METAL vocalist until 2026), signed to Perception – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The project was born from a desire to emphasize atmosphere, melody, and emotional depth within heavy music, without compromising its force. Rooted in genuine feeling, A COLD PARADISE builds its sound from the inside out, letting emotion guide both songwriting and production. Heavy riffs collide with expressive melodies, cinematic atmospheres, and carefully woven electronic elements that shape the emotional arc of each song. The band works with a defined collective identity: music, lyrics, and visuals all feed into the same artistic world, where storytelling, contrast, and emotional weight matter as much as the breakdowns. Living in the tension between vulnerability and force, A COLD PARADISE blends modern metal and rock with immersive textures to create a dynamic, evocative, and unmistakably human sound.


A COLD PARADISE Artist Line-Up:
Antonio Calanna | vocals
Paolo Avanzini | guitars, vocals
Luca Birocco | guitars
Fortunato De Negri | bass
Daniele Motta | drums
 
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DEKO ENTERTAINMENT IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF ANGEL’S HELLUVA BAND

DEKO ENTERTAINMENT IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF ANGEL’S HELLUVA BAND

REMASTERED ON 180G VINYL AND CD WITH LIMITED BUNDLES SIGNED BY THE FOUR ORIGINAL SURVIVING MEMBERS
 

Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid-'70s and early '80s. Discovered by KISS bass player, Gene Simmons, the group issued their eponymous debut album in 1975, which hewed closer to prog rock than the glam pop that would be on future endeavors like White Hot (1978) and Sinful (1979). The group released a total of five studio albums and one live album before going their separate ways in 1981. The band officially re-formed in 2019 with original members, Punky Meadows and Frank DiMino, and released their comeback studio effort, Risen, later that October and followed up with Once Upon A Time in 2023.

The group's sophomore album Helluva Band was originally released in 1976 for Casablanca Records with a line-up comprising of Frank DiMino (vocals), Punky Meadows (guitar), Gregg Giuffria (keyboards), Mickie Jones (bass), and Barry Brandt (drums). Helluva Band was a strong and quick follow up to their classic 1975 debut and featured the epic “The Fortune” alongside heavier tracks like “Mirrors” and “Feelin’ Right”.

Watch “Feelin’ Right” Below:

Now to celebrate the 50th Anniversary this classic has been remastered and is being released on both a 6-panel CD digipak and on 180G vinyl in two amazing Limited-Edition Colors with liner notes by journalist Dave Reynolds. There are only 400 of the Splatter and 600 of the Red Swirl available with a limited number of bundles signed by the 4 surviving original members, Frank DiMino, Punky Meadows, Gregg Giuffria, and Barry Brandt. 

Pre-order here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/angel 

The current line-up of Angel starts its Farewell Tour in March, and it will continue through 2027. Watch out for more dates as they are announced.
 

ANGEL 

March 27 - The Wildey Theatre - Edwardsville, IL 
 

ANGEL w/STARZ 

April 17th - Sellersville Theater - Sellersville, PA  
April 18th - Debonair Music Hall - Teaneck, NJ 
April 19th - Bijou Theatre - Bridgeport, CT 
May 2nd - Tupelo Music Hall - Derry, NH 
May 3rd - The Vault Performing Arts Center - New Bedford, MA 
May 28th - The Token Lounge - Lakewood, OH 
May 29th - The Winchester Music Tavern - Lakewood, OH 
May 30th - The King of Clubs - Columbus, OH 
May 31st - Jergels - Warrendale, PA 
 

ANGEL 

August 7th - Whisky A Go-Go - Hollywood, CA 
August 8th - The Bootlegger - Las Vegas, NV 
 

ANGEL w/STARZ 

October 24th - Alamo City Rocktober Fest - San Antonio, TX 
October 28th - Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI 
October 30th - Arcada Theater - St. Charles, IL 

Tickets available: https://www.angelbandofficial.com/tour 

Pre-order Helluva Band while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/angel

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SEPULTURA - Announce Farewell Release 'The Cloud of Unknowing' EP + Reveal Track 'The Place'

As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands. 

Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the 'Celebrating Life Through Death' farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity. 

The result is The Cloud of Unknowing EP, set to be released on April 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.

The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy. 

SEPULTURA have released EP track 'The Place', which vocalist Derrick Green sheds some light on:

“This song deals with immigrants who have come to a place seeking refuge and start a new life.  

Once assimilated into a false sense of security and relentless propaganda they began to act out against what they hate about themselves. The transition begins to escape from the self hatred and the lashing out against people who believed in the same ideas. I feel the lyrics truly follow the transitions of the song. Starting with disappointment and arriving at anger.” 

Pre-order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing
Watch the video for 'The Place' below:
Stream 'The Place': https://sepultura.bfan.link/the-place  

Don't miss the opportunity to see SEPULTURA on their final ever tour! The dates are as follows:

SEPULTURA - CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH

20. Mar - AUS - Perth @ Metro City
23. Mar - AUS - Adelaide @ The Gov.
25. Mar - AUS - Melbourne @ Northcote Theatre
26. Mar - AUS - Sydney @ Liberty Hall
27. Mar - AUS - Sydney @ Liberty Hall *SOLD OUT
29. Mar - AUS - Brisbane @ The Tivoli
 

29. Apr - USA - Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01. May - CAN - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02. May - CAN - London, ON @ London Music Hall
04. May - USA - Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05. May - USA - Louisville, KY @Old Forester's Paristown Hall
06. May - USA - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07. May - USA - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08. May - USA - New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10. May - USA - Welcome To Rockville, FL
11. May - USA - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12. May - USA - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13. May - USA - Reading, PA @ Reverb
15. May - Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16. May - USA - Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17. May - USA - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19. May - USA - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21. May - USA - Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22. May - USA - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23. May - USA - Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25. May - USA - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26. May - USA - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28. May - USA - Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29. May - USA - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

06. Jun - NL - South Of Heaven
07. Jun - CZ - Metalfest
08. Jun - CR - Zagreb @ Tvornica Kulture
09. Jun - IT - Milan @ Circolo Magnolia
10. Jun - IT - Rome @ Eur social park
12. Jun - CH - Greenfield Festival
13. Jun - AT - Novarock
14. Jun - DE - Würzburg @ Pothalle
17. Jun - DE - Saarbruecken @ Garage
19. Jun - FR - Hellfest 
20. Jun - BE - Graspop 
21. Jun - PT - Rock in Rio Lisboa
23. Jun - DE - Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
24. Jun - DE - Potsdam @ Waschhaus Potsdam
25. Jun - DK - Copenhell 
26. Jun - SE - Huskvarna @ Folkets Park
27. Jun - NO - Tons of Rock 

30. Jun - GR - Release festival
31. Jul - DE - Wacken Open Air
01. Aug - FI - Helsinki @ Tavastia *SOLD OUT
02. Aug - EE - Tallinn Rock Festival 
05. Aug - ES - Leyendas Del Rock
07. Aug - UK - Bloodstock Festival
09. Aug - IE - Dublin @ 3Arena

SEPULTURA are:
Derrick Green - vocals
Andreas Kisser - guitars
Paulo Jr. - bass
Greyson Nekrutman - drums

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Season of Mist Signs The Ghoulstars

Despite their ghostly appearance, The Ghoulstars are a collection of real talent. Axeman Markus “Daddy Ghoul” Laakso and goose-bumping drummer Toni “Ghoulio” Ronkainen shared a past life together in the Top Ten charting Finnish death-doom band Kuolemanlaakso. Bassist Markus “Hella Ghoul” Makkonen formerly haunted the low end for Season of Mist labelmates Hooded Menace while moonhowler Arthur “LL Ghoul A” Thure croons for the stoner rockers Thermate.

Over the last four years, The Ghoulstars have captivated press and tantalized crowds in their native haunt of Finland without releasing a single bloody track.  Until now! The skeletal supergroup of horror punks are about to raise the curtain from their monstrously catchy debut album, which mashes together everything that blew their minds as kids: surf beats, headbanging metal riffs, shout-along punk rock choruses and B-movie horror.

“We can’t wait to unleash our delightful horrors upon the world with Season of Mist, a revered label with a sharp eye for unique talent”, Laakso says. “Our upcoming debut album is a love letter to ‘80s aesthetics, B-movies, huge riffs, big choruses, punk rock, metal, surprising curveballs and the sheer joy of all the pieces falling into the right places. As my long-time collaborator and the album’s mixing engineer V. Santura of the mighty Triptykon told me: ‘The record is unique, catchy and a really fun listen’. Move over, Rover, and let the Ghouls take over!”

Watch the teaser for the fun and freaky ode to ‘80s coming-of-age campus comedies “Too Ghoul for School”.

Photo by Marc Sabat

Haste the Day Drop "Liminal" Visualizer (Feat. Garrett Russell from Silent Planet)

HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn." They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Not a chance!  Earlier this month, the beloved band announce its new album DISSENTER will arrive May 1 on Solid State Records. It's their first album since 2015. Pre-order it here. 

They share the visualizer for new single "Liminal," featuring Silent Planet's Garrett Russell. Watch it below. 
 

"'Liminal' expands on the melodic, aggressive metalcore foundation of the record while leaning into the punk and hardcore influences that shaped our early sound," the band explains. "Featuring soaring melodic guitar leads and a powerful guest vocal from Garrett Russell of Silent Planet, the song feels both familiar and forward-moving — drawing a clear line from Attack of the Wolf King into the present. Lyrically, 'Liminal' explores the tension of being stuck between two truths, caught in a space where movement feels impossible."

In other HTD news, the band will perform at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky this September.

Haste The Day conjure the sound of coming full circle. The Indiana-bred band rekindles the spark at the heart of their signature style by sharpening the edges, tightening the melodies, and amplifying the scope with cinematic ambition. Haste The Day have clung to their integrity since initially emerging at the turn of the century. Following Burning Bridges [2004] and When Everything Falls [2005], Stephen made his formal debut as the group's frontman on Pressure The Hinges [2007]. The band unleashed a trio of fan favorite offerings, namely Dreamer [2008], the seminal Attack Of The Wolf King [2010], and Coward [2015]. The latter marked their second straight Top 20 entry on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart and second Top 10 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart. Along the way, they toured with everyone from Hollywood Undead to Norma Jean. Despite going dormant in 2016, they amassed tens of millions of streams and continued to resonate with an ever-expanding audience. As such, their 2023 reunion gig at the sold-out Furnace Fest was met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Returning with their first full-length release in eleven years, the musicians tap into who they were and push forward together on their seventh LP, Dissenter [Solid State].
 

HASTE THE DAY ARE:
Stephen Keech — Vocals 
Scott Whelan — Guitar 
Dave Krysl — Guitar 
Giuseppe Capolupo — Drums 
Michael Murphy — Bass 
Brennan Chaulk — Guitar 

DISSENTIENCE Unveil Monstrous Video For "Kaiju", Taken From The New EP Kaiju

Inspired by classic Japanese monster films and Lovecraftian mythology, DISSENTIENCE are left to fend for themselves and escape a destructive, nameless beast in their latest release "Kaiju". Based out of Bethlehem, PA, the progressive death-thrash unit unleash a devastatingly brutal onslaught accompanied with their humorous take on a B-movie video style, available BELOW.  

"While we take the music side of DISSENTIENCE very seriously, the 'Kaiju' video was a great excuse to have some fun with the whole concept." The band shares. "The last thing the world needs is another 'band in a warehouse' or 'live on stage' music video, so we wanted to do things a little differently. Keeping the monster off-screen, we leaned into the B-Movie aspect of our inspiration as it seemingly picks us off one by one. Running around on a freezing day in northeast PA was absolutely brutal, but Sarah from Novro Studios absolutely nailed the edit and made all the frostbite worth it!"

"Kaiju" is the title track and narrative climax of their newly released four-track concept EP. The song's lyrics describe grotesque scenes of bloodshed and helplessness as the unseen terror rips through the last remnants of resistance. Sonically, brutal gutturals, riffs and rhythmic fury build with intensity throughout as the sense of urgency and impending doom escalates.

Kaiju was produced by the band alongside Corey Pierce, the record was engineered by Matt Menafro at Peach Pie Sound, mixed by Zeuss, and mastered by Alan Douches. The music video for "Kaiju" was shot and edited by Sarah Novroski & Novro Studios. The full EP is released independently and available on digital and CD formats.

About DISSENTIENCE: 

Formed in 2013 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, DISSENTIENCE is a progressive death-thrash metal band that combines the technical precision of death metal with the relentless energy of thrash. Rejecting retro imitation and genre stagnation, the band creates forward-thinking metal that is both aggressive and dynamic. Drawing influence from bands like TRIVIUM, REVOCATION, SYLOSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DEATH, and LAMB OF GOD, DISSENTIENCE forges a sound built on sharp riffs, crushing rhythms, and inventive songwriting.

The lineup features Connor Valentin on guitar and vocals, James Vitale on guitar, Sean Langer on bass, and Nick Scherden on drums. Known for their intense live performances and refusal to be confined to a single subgenre, the band continuously pushes their sound in new directions. Their music balances chaos and melody while exploring dark themes through a modern lens.

After releasing their debut EP Mask of Pretense in 2018 and their full-length album Empire Anatomy in 2022, DISSENTIENCE returned with the concept EP Kaiju in 2026. The record blends the devastation of giant monster cinema with the dread of Lovecraftian horror, showcasing the band’s evolution in sound and narrative depth. DISSENTIENCE has earned a reputation as one of the most compelling rising forces in heavy music. Their mission is clear: to make metal that is uncompromising, inventive, and unapologetically intense.

DISSENTIENCE is:

  • Connor Valentin – Guitar / Vocals

  • James Vitale – Guitar

  • Sean Langer – Bass

  • Nick Scherden – Drums

COUNTRY ROCK POWERHOUSE KASEY TYNDALL TEAMS UP WITH PLATINUM-SELLING ROCK BAND POP EVIL FOR NEW SINGLE, “MAYBE YOU’RE THE ONE”:

Country-rock standout Kasey Tyndall joins forces with platinum-selling rock band Pop Evil for the powerful new single, “Maybe You’re The One.” The track delivers a soaring call-and-response rock ballad driven by grit, emotion, and arena-ready energy.

Pop Evil’s Leigh Kakaty had most of the song written, but wanted to partner with a female country artist who shared the song's vision. With Pop Evil and Tyndall already labelmates, the partnership came together naturally. The artists met in Nashville last fall to record the track with producer Derek Wells (known for work with HARDY, Jordan Davis, Maddie & Tae, and Post Malone).

Tyndall says, “As I established on my last record, rock music has always been a big influence on my sound.  I knew I wanted to embrace it even more by expanding my audience to that genre.  When someone suggested a collaboration with Pop Evil, it was a no-brainer -  their music is so authentic. When I met Leigh, he was so passionate about the song that the recording process was a breeze, as he incorporated both our sounds. I’m excited to introduce myself to Pop Evil’s fans and the rock world in general. I cannot wait to see what happens next.”

Kakaty adds, “Sometimes the one you overlook is the one who never left - the steady heartbeat in the background, loving you quietly through every storm, waiting not to be chosen out of convenience, but finally seen for what they’ve always been: home.”

Known for explosive live performances, acclaimed songwriting, and a debut album praised by American Songwriter for its near-perfect country-rock balance, Tyndall’s momentum continues to build. She has shared stages with Megan Moroney, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Ella Langley, Ian Munsick, Tracy Lawrence, and more. She will support Danny Worsnop and Tyler Rich on select dates this spring, in addition to appearances at major global festivals throughout the season. She has also built an impressive songwriting résumé, including “Bar in Baton Rouge,” featured on Lainey Wilson’s GRAMMY-nominated album Whirlwind.

With “Maybe You’re The One,” Tyndall continues to blur the line between country and rock, delivering a powerhouse collaboration that reinforces the raw, high-energy sound she is known for. 

2026 KASEY TYNDALL TOUR DATES: 

April 2 - Fort Worth, TX Tulips*
April 3 - Lubbock, TX - Soggy Dog*
April 4 - Dallas, TX - Come and Take It Live*
April 5 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock*
April 7 - Biloxi, MS - The Sanctuary*
April 9 - Orlando, FL - Conduit*
April 10 - Tampa, FL -The Orpheum*
April 11 - Atlanta, GA - Aisle 5*
April 12 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819*
April 18 - Lake Charles, LA - This Is Home Fest
May 29 - Savannah, GA - Rock The Country
Aug 16 - Hylands, Chelmsford, UK - Country Calling Festival

*Acoustic, support for Danny Worsnop + Tyler Rich coheadline tour 

2026 POP EVIL TOUR DATES

April 2 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Stone Pony
April 3 - Foxborough, MA - Six String Grill & Stage
April 7 - Harrisburg, PA - Capitol City
April 9 - Bowling Green, OH - Clazel Entertainment
April 10 - Covington, KY - Madison Theater
April 11 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave/Eagles Club
April 12 - Sault Ste. Marie, CAN - The Machine Shop
April 15 - Chattanooga, TN - The Barrelhouse Ballroom
April 16 - Biloxi, MS - The Sanctuary
April 17 - Destin, FL - Club LA
April 18 - Birmingham, AL - Workplay
April 19 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
April 21 - Ringle, WI - The Q & Z Expo Center
April 22 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
April 24 - Dubuque, IA - Q Casino
April 25 - East Moline, IL - The Rust Belt
April 26 - Bloomington, IL - The Castle Theater
April 28 - Kansas City, MO - The Truman
April 29 - Indianapolis, IN - HI-FI
April 30, May 1 & May 2nd- Flint, MI - Machine Shop

PAUL CAUTHEN SHARES UNFILTERED DUET “CHAIN SMOKING” (FEAT. DELANEY RAMSDELL) AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE

With his authoritative fifth album Book of Paul just one month away, country iconoclast Paul Cauthen gives fans a taste of its unfiltered artistry on “Chain Smoking” (featuring Delaney Ramsdell) – a slow-burning duet so vivid, it should come with a Surgeon General’s warning. Listen to “Chain Smoking” (feat. Delaney Ramsdell) here and watch the official video below.
 
Co-written by Cauthen with Beau Bedford and Jason Burt, “Chain Smoking” (featuring Delaney Ramsdell) arrives as an aching barstool ballad, with the sharp pain of a breakup hanging heavy in the air. 
 
Pairing the Texas native’s Big Velvet vocal with smoky roots-country counterpoint, finger-picked acoustic guitar and weary steel swirl in a dive-bar haze of romantic devastation. As a striking look at the emotional fire powering Cauthen’s next chapter, the track soon rises into bellowing soundtrack to full-flavor sorrow, where more pain is the one-and-only cure.
 
“Ain’t it funny how two things go together … Like chain smoking with a broken heart,” goes the track.
 
With his booming baritone with a near-biblical swagger, Cauthen’s Book of Paul is set to arrive on April 3. Classic-country grit and gospel power fuse with a rhinestoned rock-and-roll edge, as the fiercely independent singer-songwriter known as “Big Velvet” returns to his East Texas roots. 
 
Capturing his unruly essence with all the charm of a rattlesnake (and the vocal venom to match), gritty, swampy, East Texas country comes alive under Cauthen’s singular artistic vision, as a true-to-him battle between darkness and light unfolds. The rising star co-wrote 12 of 13 tracks and even plays bass and drums on select songs, carving a path of utterly authentic country music; fearless, proud and with two middle fingers in the air.
 
Built on a bronc-bucking beat, dark twang and a barely contained sense of danger, Cauthen marked his album announcement with the release of his electrifying “Texas Swagger.” The track came with a strutting music video, directed and shot by Gus Black and Randy Quartieri, and filmed at the BuckTown bull riding compound of legend JB Mauney – another true original. 

Other early releases combine Soul pop and gospel twang in “Bayou By You,” while the hypnotic, outlaw-country romance of “Ain’t No Crime” finds Cauthen in a voluntary lockup of love. 
 
With production split between chart-topping songwriter Ryan Tyndell, Steve Rusch (Jessie Murph, Koe Wetzel) and Sam Martinez (Tyler Braden, Carrie Underwood), plus Fustin (Priscilla Block) and Nate Ferraro (Beyoncé), Cauthen’s streak of against-the-grain attitude continues. 
 
Having collaborated with everyone from Shaboozey, Margo Price and Orville Peck to Cody Jinks and Lana Del Rey, Cauthen’s enigmatic “it factor” has been on display since his 2016 solo debut, My Gospel. Landing somewhere in the ether between Waylon Jennings, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, raucous live shows filled with steel-toed rhinestones and gothic roots rock have cemented his legacy, alongside favorites like “Cocaine Country Dancing” and “Fuck You Money” and the previous albums Room 41, Country Coming Down and Black on Black.

See Cauthen on the road on his 2026 Tonkin’ N Tejas Tour:
Thurs., March 26  ||  Waco, TX  ||  The Backyard
Fri., March 27  ||  Lubbock, TX  ||  The Blue Light
Sat., March 28  ||  Fort Worth, TX  ||  Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
Mon., March 30  ||  Austin, TX  ||  Antone’s
Wed., April 1  ||  Dallas, TX  ||  The Kessler Theater
Thurs., April 2  ||  New Braunfels, TX  ||  Gruene Hall
Fri., April 3  ||  Helotes, TX  ||  Floore’s Country Store
 
For more information, visit paulcauthenmusic.com.
 
About Paul Cauthen
Whether he knows it or not, every man lives by a code. And for country provocateur Paul Cauthen, that code is simple. Always bet on yourself. A singer-songwriter with a well-documented distaste for playing by anyone else’s rules, the East Texas native spent two decades clawing his way through the country underground, embodying the independent spirit with a monolithic Big Velvet vocal. Fusing classic-country grit, gospel power and a rhinestoned rock edge, four previous albums proclaimed his singular style with a booming baritone and near-biblical swagger. Taught to sing by his grandfather in a Church of Christ, Cauthen hit the scene with the duo Sons of Fathers in 2009, before My Gospel, Room 41, Country Coming Down and Black on Black unveiled a vulnerable, fire-and-brimstone songwriter with brazen Texas attitude – craving deliverance, yet possessed by a “bird dog” instinct for theatrical rapture. Cauthen has toured the world, collaborating with Margo Price, Orville Peck, Cody Jinks and Lana Del Rey. With favorites like “Cocaine Country Dancing,” “Fuck You Money” and his GOLD-certified collab with Shaboozey on “Last Of My Kind,” he counts over 442 million global streams. Cauthen’s fifth album, Book of Paul, takes him further down his path of utterly authentic country music; fearless, proud and with two middle fingers in the air. Co-writing 12 of 13 tracks, the troubadour confesses to his wild side and wrestles with the sin. He spares no detail – and makes no compromise.

JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES SONGS ABOUT US 2026 SUMMER TOUR POWERED BY PATRIOT MOBILE, RELEASES THREE NEW TRACKS FROM UPCOMING SONGS ABOUT US ALBUM

On the heels of his milestone 31st career #1 at Country radio, Grammy-nominated entertainer Jason Aldean today announced his upcoming 22-city 2026 Songs About Us Tour, sponsored by Patriot Mobile. After topping the charts with his hit single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” last week, the award-winning singer/songwriter today released three surprise tracks from his forthcoming album Songs About Us, out April 24th. Produced by Live Nation, the Songs About Us Tour begins Thursday, July 16 at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine and continues through the end of September with numerous stops across North America including Fresno, Kansas City, Hamilton, Ontario and more. Artist presale tickets are available starting March 3rd, with general on-sale March 6th at LiveNation.com. Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver serve as support.

Continuing momentum towards his highly-anticipated Songs About Us album release, Aldean shared “Drinking About You,” “Dust on the Bottle,” and his next single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” which is officially set to impact radio March 2nd. Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, the ACM Artist of the Decade’s latest studio album Songs About Us will be released the day before the Georgia native returns to headline University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium alongside fellow Georgia native Luke Bryan. The concert marks a historic return for Aldean, who 13 years ago became the first-ever, and to date only, artist to headline the venue. Pre-save, pre-add and pre-order the new album, Songs About Us, here. 

Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years. His legacy of chart-topping success and record-breaking milestones is currently showcased on the international extension of his 2026 Full Throttle World Tour, where he recently wrapped his first-ever headlining run in New Zealand and made his highly-anticipated return to Australia for the first time in over a decade.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presale beginning Tuesday, March 3 at 10am local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, March 6 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com. 

VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium seats, invitation to the Jason Aldean VIP Lounge featuring a pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A with Jason, exclusive VIP gift item, early entry & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com!

SONGS ABOUT US 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu July 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Fri July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^
Sat July 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts^
Thu July 23 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena^
Fri July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
Sat July 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^
Thu July 30 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^
Fri July 31 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
Fri Aug 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
Sat Aug 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State^
Sat Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center#%
Thu Aug 27 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Fri Aug 28 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
Sat Aug 29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
Thu Sep 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^
Fri Sep 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater^
Sat Sep 12 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre^
Thu Sep 17 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum^
Fri Sep 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
Sat Sep 19 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
Fri Sep 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
Sat Sep 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
^ with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver
# with Chase Matthew and Dee Jay Silver
% with Elizabeth Nichols 

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INFERI Unleashes Music Video for Brutal Title Track from Upcoming Album, 'Heaven Wept'

Extreme death metal masters INFERI are now unleashing a brand new music video for the brutal title track of their upcoming new full-length, 'Heaven Wept,' which is due on April 10, 2026 via The Artisan Era! The clip features a montage of the band's live performances and candid behind-the-scenes footage, which were taken at various shows during INFERI's last few tours. The raucous video and single can now be found below.

INFERI comments, "It brings us great pleasure to present the title track of our upcoming album, 'Heaven Wept.' This was actually the first song we finished for the album, and it's crushing yet groovy atmosphere solidified the bedrock of theological horror we sought to build upon. Its also the first unreleased track we've ever played live. The video itself was filmed over three tours we did while writing and recording the album. It features some of our favorite venues from across the North American and Europe and encapsulates the vibe we strive to cultivate during our live shows."

'Heaven Wept' can be pre-order and pre-saved HERE.

In addition, INFERI will be joining DEFEATED SANITY as direct support during the band's upcoming North American spring tour. The run will feature additional support from New Zealand’s Organectomy on all dates while Excresence, Scasm, and Horrific Vision will appear on select stops. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

INFERI will also be performing at producer Dave Otero's inaugural Flatline Festival, which takes place June 13 - 14 at the Oriental Theater in Denver, CO. More info and passes can be found HERE.

Since the explosive success of Inferi's critically-acclaimed and chart topping 2018 full-length, 'Revenant,' the death metal battalion has continued to relentlessly churn like a raging maelstrom, dominating everything in its wake with the band's melodic and virtuosic approach to the genre. 'Heaven Wept' picks up where 2021's 'Vile Genesis' left off, putting forth the same mind-bending compositions and other-worldly musicianship that has set the band apart from their contemporaries. Inferi has risen to become a dominant force among modern American death metal acts since their reunion in 2011. 'Heaven Wept' is a master class in progressive extremity and is certain to make its mark as one of the greatest death metal offerings of this decade.

GET TICKETS HERE

North American Tour:

(Supporting DEFEATED SANITY w/ Organectomy, Excrescence, Scasm, + Horrific Visions)

04/16 Anaheim, CA @ Parish (HOB)*

04/17 Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55*

04/18 Santa Rosa, CA @ The California*

04/19 Sacramento, CA @ Starlet*

04/21 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon*

04/22 Portland, OR @ Dante’s*

04/23 Boise, ID @ Shredder*

04/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace’s High Saloon*

04/25 Denver, CO @ HQ*

04/27 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade*

04/28 West Chicago, IL @ Social Club+

04/29 Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle+

04/30 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop+

05/01 Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall+

05/02 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz+

05/03 Baltimore, MD @ Metro+

05/04 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones+

05/05 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross+

05/06 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum+

05/07 Orlando, FL @ Conduit+

05/08 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar^

05/09 Houston, TX @ Pub 529^

05/11 Dallas, TX @ Three Links^

05/12 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live^

05/13 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes^

05/15 Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground^

05/16 Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar^

* Excrescence 

+ Scasm

^ Horrific Visions

INFERI U.S. Dates 2026:

06/13: Denver, CO @ Flatline Festival

The album artwork was created by Helge C. Balzer

Recording Lineup:

Stevie Boiser - Vocals

Malcolm Pugh - Guitar, Bass, Orchestration, & Vocals

Sanjay Kumar - Guitar & Orchestration

Spencer Moore - Drums

Live Lineup:

Stevie Boiser - Vocals

Malcolm Pugh - Guitar / Vocals

Sanjay Kumar - Guitar

Nate Bigelow - Drums

Album Credits:

All songs written and performed by Inferi
Bass performed by Malcolm Pugh
Orchestration and synth arrangements by Malcolm Pugh

Mixed and mastered by Mike Low
Drums engineered by Mike Low at Top Track Studios
Additional engineering by Erik Johnson
Guitar reamping by Phil Pluskota

Cover Artist: Helge C. Balzer

Album formats:

Digital

CD

Vinyl

Pre-orders: https://ffm.to/inferi

Links:

BANDCAMP

YOUTUBE

TIKTOK

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

X

APPLE MUSIC

SPOTIFY

LABEL WEBSITE

MERCH STORE (USA)

MERCH STORE (EU)

SHEET HAPPENS

XCOMM Release New Single & Music Video “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing”

Following a landmark start to 2026 that saw them support the Foo Fighters at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, earn a place on the prestigious NME 100 of 2026, rack up over 2.5 million views across all platforms on their music video for “Fake ID,” and surge to nearly 50,000 Instagram followers in a matter of weeks, Venice hardcore unit XCOMM return today with their new single “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing.” Watch the video BELOW and stream the track HERE.

Released via Blowed Out Records - the incubator-like brainchild of Ross Robinson, Ghostemane, and Bill Armstrong and produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, The Cure, Slipknot, Glassjaw, At The Drive In), the track captures the remarkable spectrum of what XCOMM are capable of. “Hot Pursuit” is fast, confrontational and unrelenting and moves with razor-sharp urgency before folding into the darker, almost ethereal tension of “One And Nothing.” The result is the sound of a young band showcasing their exceptional range without any compromise or softening their edges. Speaking on today's release, frontman Michael Gatto shares

“Hot Pursuit is about everyday frustrations and the way we put energy and purpose to combat those frustrations, I remember this one was written at our second ever rehearsal. “One And Nothing”, on the other hand, is about moments of clarity and realizations that you do have control over your surroundings and the way things play out.”  

The release arrives as XCOMM’s live presence continues to expand. It was also announced today that the band will join this year’s Warped Tour line-ups in Washington D.C. (June 13 & 14) and Long Beach, CA (July 25 & 26). They will also be playing the previously announced 3rd Anniversary Parking Lot Show at The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas on April 4th, 2026, sharing the bill with Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, Kate Clover, The Whops, and River Ratts and California Chaos Festival at Pacific Electric Los Angeles on April 11 with Militarie Gun, Stateside, Grave Secrets, Blossom, Jawdropped and Star 99. With their debut album on the horizon and a rapidly stacking list of live shows, festivals and momentum that shows absolutely no sign of slowing, XCOMM are poised to be THE breakout band of 2026.

XCOMM 2026 Live Dates

April 4, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV – The Punk Rock Museum (3rd Anniversary Parking Lot Show)

April 11, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Pacific Electric (California Chaos Festival)

June 13 & 14, 2026 – Washington, D.C. – Warped Tour

July 25 & 26, 2026 – Long Beach, CA – Warped Tour

As the lyrics for “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing” make clear: “XCOMM is coming, coming for your life.” 

That is not a threat, it’s a fact. Buckle up.

ABOUT XCOMM

XCOMM are a ferocious hardcore punk band from Venice Beach, fusing old-school intensity with a modern sense of chaos and clarity. Formed in 2023, the band features frontman Michael Gatto, bassist Adan Escoto, drummer Revel Ian, and DJ/sampler Hunter Grogan.

Signed to Blowed Out Records, XCOMM recorded their upcoming debut album Time To Burn with the legendary Ross Robinson producing. Early singles “Reasons,” “Fake ID,” and “Hot Pursuit / One And Nothing” showcase their ability to bottle frustration, urgency, and sharp self-awareness into precise, pummeling anthems. “Fake ID” alone has amassed over 2.5 million views across all platforms, helping propel the band to nearly 50,000 Instagram followers in just a few short weeks.

XCOMM kicked off 2026 supporting the Foo Fighters at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and were named in the prestigious NME 100 of 2026. In 2025, they shared a stage with Down at Milwaukee Metal Fest, earned heavy rotation on SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal and Faction Punk. They will appear at both Warped Tour 2026, 3rd Anniversary of The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas and California Chaos Festival at Pacific Electric in Los Angeles.

XCOMM are:

Michael Gatto – Vocals/Guitar

Revel Ian – Drums

Adan Escoto – Bass

Hunter Grogan – DJ

APOSTLE Announce New Album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, Release Crushing New Single "Swine"

ATLANTA, GA metal trio APOSTLE have announced their forthcoming full-length album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, set for release June 5, 2026 via Terminus Hate City. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s first single, "Swine", accompanied by a visualizer.

Formed in 2017, APOSTLE have built a reputation for blending the aggression of grindcore and chaotic hardcore with the atmosphere of post-black metal and the melodic weight of shoegaze and post-rock. Their sound is urgent, emotive, and cathartic, drawing influence from bands such as Plebeian Grandstand, Yellow Eyes, Wiegedood, Mourier, and Kły. With A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, the Atlanta trio deliver their most cohesive and devastating work to date.

"Swine" erupts with panicked tremolo melodies and punishing rhythmic shifts, channeling collective frustration into controlled chaos. Lyrically, the track confronts systems of oppression, consequence, and accountability, using stark imagery and visceral delivery to underscore the emotional and political weight behind its message. The song captures APOSTLE at their most confrontational while maintaining the dynamic depth and melodic sensibility that define the band’s evolving identity.

The album title references Carl Jung’s description of humanity as a “splinter in the infinite deity,” framing the record as an exploration of spiritual duality, grief, and self-examination. Across six tracks and 27 minutes, the band move through themes of loss, mortality, internal conflict, and eventual healing. The record serves as both a meditation on the human condition and a deeply personal tribute shaped by grief and remembrance.

Produced, engineered, and mixed by Connor Ray at Sobek Sound and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon presents APOSTLE in their most refined and expansive form.

Their latest album, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, represents the band’s most fully realized work to date. Drawing from existential philosophy and deeply personal experiences with grief and remembrance, the record explores humanity’s connection to something greater while acknowledging the struggle inherent in being human. Across its runtime, APOSTLE seek connection through shared emotional experience, transforming personal suffering into collective release.

APOSTLE is:

Murice White – vocals, guitar
Michael Thomas – bass, vocals
Evan Price – drums

Connect with APOSTLE:

Bandcamp: https://apostlesucks.bandcamp.com
Store: https://www.terminushatecity.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/apostlesucks
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/apostlesux
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67cjLOrbhdb2gFmS9OJKfS
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@terminushatecity