V.B.O. Explore Fast-Paced Love And Neon Lights In "Shadow of Your Kiss", Release Debut Album Vice Business Only

Under the neon lights of Miami's streets love burns bright and is fast extinguished in a city that never sleeps. In the new single and video for "Shadow of Your Kiss", V.B.O. expose the light and shade that arises when deep connections are formed and severed in this urban landscape. "Shadow of Your Kiss" arrives alongside V.B.O.'s debut full length Vice Business Only, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. 

"'Shadow of Your Kiss' is the fourth official video by Vice Business Only, telling the story of a love that ignites and fades within the frenzy and chaos of an American metropolis." Explains Francesco Cavalieri..

"The track captures the emotional intensity of a relationship shaped by fast-paced lives, sleepless nights, and moments that burn bright before disappearing. Love is a central element in life, and it holds the same importance in our music. Like all powerful emotions, it carries both passion and pain — leaving behind memories that are beautiful, intense, and impossible to erase. This song is a reflection of that duality: the light and the darkness that every unforgettable connection leaves behind."

Order Vice Business Only HERE!

With eerie bass tones and retro-synth arpeggios, "Shadow of Your Kiss" explores the centrality of love in our lives and the powerful emotions that accompany it. Risers and vocoders enhance the mood as the dynamics ebb and flow across the track. The catchy lead melody hook and vocal lines throughout "Shadow of Your Kiss" inject an anthemic touch that is matched with the electronic textures. 

Vice Business Only was recorded at LSD-Studios (Lübeck, Germany), produced, mixed and mastered by Lasse Lammert. Photography is by Onofrio Petronella and Tommaso Barletta, with the album cover artwork design by V.B.O. 

V.B.O. Is:

Francesco Cavalieri - Vocals
Simone Giusti - Bass
Claudio Falconcini - Guitar
Federico Meranda - Keys
Angelo Carmignani - Drums

Connect With V.B.O.:

Website: https://www.vbomusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicebusinessonly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vbomusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vbomusic

Melodic Death Metal Quartet FALSIMONIAN Release Video For New Anguish Driven Track "The Enemy"

FALSIMONIAN present a ferocious aggression in their new single offering, "The Enemy". Taken from the forthcoming EP For Survival, scheduled to arrive independently on November 7, 2026, the track is rooted in melodic death metal alongside groove, thrash metal, and black metal influences. 

On the new release, FALSIMONIAN share: 
"'The Enemy' speaks about the manipulation that society has fallen where everyone is pitted against each other to create conflict and a divide in society making enemies of people who may share a common goal."

"The Enemy" sees FALSIMONIAN joined by vocalist Alfredo Rocha Sifuente (ORCUS O DIS) whose performance alongside Erick Valverde contributes to the depiction of argumentative voices in conflict. This vocal arrangement is designed to evoke a state of paranoia and persecution complex. The track's chorus sees the vocal parts join to further emphasize the 'victim/aggressor' dichotomy. Fast-paced and overlapping phrases build a sense of urgency, anger and chaos.

The US and Mexico based melodic death metal band FALSIMONIAN infuse their dynamic heavy sound with influences from Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as progressive elements and jazz. Centered around a fictional, dystopian world, the upcoming EP considers the everyday impact onto individuals who are living under the threat and fear of a world-ending catastrophe.

For Survival was produced by Jesus Fuentes Valverde, with mixing and mastering by Gil Andrade. Drums engineering was undertaken by Ruben Sanchez at Urvn Studios, with guitars and keyboards recorded by Jesus Fuentes Valverde and vocals recorded by Erick Valverde. Guitar and vocal editing, and bass programming, was by Jesus Fuentes Valverde. Additional guitars on "Limitless", "Judgment" and "For Survival" were recorded and edited by Cesar Robles. 

All artwork photography for the EP and single releases are from X-Rays Erick Valverde has taken over the last 10 years. The artworks utilize original photographs of a colorful sunset as the light source behind the X-Rays. These colors are commonly seen in the desert skies of the US/Mexico border. Ariadne Willis, adjusted the photographs for the layout and design of the EP and single covers. Erick's accidents and health struggles have also indirectly influenced the overall theme of the EP. Additional photography by Rancho Creativo Studios. 

FALSIMONIAN Is:

Erick Valverde - Vocals
Jesus Fuentes Valverde - Guitars, Keyboards
Cesar Robles Sanchez - Lead Guitars 
Mauricio “Moritz” Gonzalez - Drums


Connect With FALSIMONIAN:

Official Website: https://falsimonian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/falsimonian
Instagram: https://instagram.com/falsimonian
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falsimonian
Discord: https://discord.gg/aU5TbnPF8M 

CULT ICON SHERI MOON ZOMBIE UNVEILS DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO "I LOVE MY ROBOT"

Cult icon, actress, designer, and longtime horror favorite SHERI MOON ZOMBIE expands her creative universe today with the release of her debut single and music video, "I Love My Robot." Helmed by acclaimed producer Zeuss and accompanied by a video directed by ROB ZOMBIE, the track blends retro sci-fi, playful camp, and infectious hooks into an irresistibly offbeat anthem that is unmistakably SHERI.

Equal parts tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly timely, "I Love My Robot" offers a witty take on life in an increasingly algorithm-driven world. Beneath its infectious energy and B-movie charm, the song celebrates imagination, individuality, and the simple joy of thinking for yourself. It's a playful reminder that while technology may make life easier, nothing can replace genuine creativity or human connection.

Coinciding with today's release, Nuclear Blast has launched pre-orders for an exclusive 12-inch picture disc featuring "I Love My Robot" on Side A and Rob Zombie's "Sir Lord Acid Wolfman" on Side B. Limited to just 600 copies worldwide (500 US / 100 EU), the one-time pressing is scheduled for release on October 30, making it an essential collector's item for fans of the Zombieuniverse.

The release also arrives ahead of ROB ZOMBIE’s North American summer tour with MARILYN MANSON in support of his latest studio album, The Great Satan, further celebrating a creatively prolific year for the ZOMBIE camp.

Pre-order 12-inch Picture Disc & Stream “I Love My Robot”: https://smz.bfan.link/i-love-my-robot

Watch “I LOVE MY ROBOT” MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

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Ministry’s Final Album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) Coming October 30 On Cleopatra Records

Done. Sayonara. Finito. However you want to say it, Ministry is coming to an end. But before bidding adieu, creator and music madman Al Jourgensen has a few final things to say about the state of the world, those in charge and how we should all collectively move forward.

 

He gets it all off his chest in Ministry’s final album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) coming October 30 on Cleopatra Records. Ministry released a first taste of the album with the single and video for single “Burned Out.”

 

See the music video for “Burned Out,” directed by Joshua Bradford (formerly of Revolting Cocks), BELOW:

 

Since 1981, Ministry and Jourgensen have been recognized as pioneers of industrial music with a history built upon 17 studio albums, 8 live releases, 8 side projects, multiple touring campaigns across 5 continents, an autobiography, 2 documentaries, the administration of last rites no less than 3 times, and the countless numbers of devoted acolytes and fans.

 

On marking the end of an era, Jourgensen shares, “I’m fucking done. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between. It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s done. It’s time to herd goats.”

 

Notably, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)—Ministry’s 17th release—features one final collaboration with legacy member Paul Barker on the final album track “We’re Still Here,” alongside the handiwork of current Ministry bandmates, guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D’ Amour, sampler/synth player John Bechdel and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.

Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will be available in several formats including vinyl, CD, cassettes and digital, also including several vinyl variants and box sets:

  • Green & Black Splatter LP

  • Silver & Black Splatter LP

  • Coke Bottle Green LP

  • Box Set: Green Splatter LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD

  • Box Set: Purple Marble LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD

Fans can pre-save the digital album HERE and pre-order digital copies HERE, and find a new Ministry merch line HERE.

Ministry will bring tracks from Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) and other classic hits on the road in 2027 with an international goodbye tour. The Goodbye Europe Tour with special guest Die Krupps begins April 2027. It will be followed by a full U.S. run, to be announced. The European tour dates will feature exclusive meet and greet opportunities with Al Jourgensen, also including a photo op, souvenir laminate pass, silk screen poster and final European tour coin. Fans can purchase meet and greets HERE.

 

In the meantime, Ministry has a few final U.S. tour dates for 2026, including Chicago’s Salt Shed, the historic Red Rocks in Colorado and appearances at Louder Than Life and Sick New World Texas. Find more info and tickets at MinistryBand.com.

 

MINISTRY U.S. 2026 DATES
September 15 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks

September 20 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

October 3 Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed

October 24 Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World Texas

 

MINISTRY GOODBYE EUROPE 2027 TOUR

April 2 Utrecht, NL @ Ronda

April 3 Saarbrücken, DE @ Garage

April 4 Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique

April 6 Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse

April 7 Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia

April 9 Nottingham, UK @ Rock City

April 10 London, UK @ Troxy

April 12 Paris, FR @ Bataclan

April 14 Madrid, ES @ La Riviera

April 15 Barcelona, ES @ Paral-lel

April 17 Lausanne, CH @ Docks

April 18 Munich, DE @ Tonhalle

April 19 Vienna, AT @ Gasometer

April 21 Prague, CZ @ Forum Karlín

April 22 Warsaw, PL @ Progresja

April 24 Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle

April 25 Hamburg, DE @ Grosse Freiheit 36

April 26 Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio

April 27 Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller

April 29 Stockholm, SE @ Fållan

May 1 Helsinki, FI @ House of Culture

Changeling Release Blindfolded Guitar Playthrough

CHANGELING, the progressive death metal band led by guitarist Tom "Fountainhead" Geldschläger (ex-Obscura), is releasing a blindfolded guitar playthrough of "World? What World?". Shot in studio and taken from the band’s debut album, Changeling, the playthrough turns the song into a single uninterrupted performance, with Fountainhead navigating its shifting time signatures and tremolo-picked runs entirely by feel.

Watch the blindfolded guitar playthrough of “World? What World?” Below:

Changeling is out now on Season of Mist

Order & Stream

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"World? What World?" is one of the most punishing songs on Changeling. Built on 260 bpm blast beats and a brass arrangement scored for an ensemble of Wagnerian tubas, it stages a confrontation with fear and the unconscious mind, Losing the visual reference point of the fretboard turns the new guitar playthrough into a demonstration of muscle memory as much as musicianship, a fitting angle for a song built around the collapse of perceptual certainty.

Changeling moves through four distinct chapters. The album opens in tech-death vocabulary, rooted in Fountainhead's work on Obscura's album Akroasis. It closes with "Anathema", the 16-minute successor to his own "Weltseele."

Catch Changeling on the band’s first European headline tour this November with Obsidian Tide.  

CHANGELING 2026 European Headline TOUR? WHAT TOUR?

with Obsidian Tide

Get tickets

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November 12 – Hamburg, Germany @ Bambi Galore (+ Soulsplitter)

November 13 – Cologne, Germany @ MTC (+ 46 Forty Six Band)

November 14 – Arnhem, Netherlands @ Willemeen (+ Demichron)

November 15 – Den Haag, Netherlands @ Musicon (+ Hyla)

November 17 – Charleroi, Belgium @ MCP Apache (+ Laucean)

November 19 – Kaiserslautern, Germany @ Irish House ( + Magefa)

November 20 – Stuttgart, Germany @ Club Zentral

November 21 – Innsbruck, Austria @ Livestage (+ Virial)

November 22 – Vienna, Austria @ Escape Metalcorner (+ Pater Tenebrarum)

November 24 – Landshut, Germany @ Rocketclub

November 25 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Black Pes (+ Poppy Seed Grinder)

November 26 – Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Rock Hill (+ TBA)

November 27 – Warsaw, Poland @ Potok (+ TBA)

November 29 – Berlin, Germany @ Kulturhaus Insel

NYHC ICONS MADBALL DROP 10TH ALBUM NOT YOUR KINGDOM + NEW SINGLE 'DON'T MISSTEP' OUT NOW!

NYHC heavyweights MADBALL return with their milestone tenth studio album, Not Your Kingdom, out now via Nuclear Blast. Balancing old-school grit with a modern heavy edge, the album pairs the band's signature street-survival narratives with a deeper, introspective focus, proving MADBALL is as vital as ever.

Leading the charge is the album’s focus single, 'Don't MisStep.' At just 1:34, it’s a lightning-fast, hard-hitting reminder that the band hasn't slowed down a bit. Delivering the exact high-octane energy MADBALL is famous for, it's a track practically built for 2-steps and floorpunches. The music video was co-directed by Freddy Cricien and Dave Causa, with Causa also handling filming and editing duties. Additional filming and footage was completed by Drew Stone and Leon Rockel.  Watch the video for 'Don't MisStep' Below:

Order Not Your Kingdom: 
https://madball.bfan.link/not-your-kingdom

Catch MADBALL live:
07.25  DE. Badbergen @ Pistole NC Food
07.26  DE  Hünxe @ Ruhrpott Rodeo Festival
07.26  DE  Insming @ MozHell
07.27  DE  Karlsruhe @ Alte Hackerei
07.28  DE  Cologne @ Gebäude 9
07.29  DE  Kassel @ Goldgrube
07.30  DE  Roitzschjora @ Full Rewind Festival
07.31  CH  Switzerland  @ Open Air Gränichen.
08.01  FR  Lyon @ Sylak Open Air
08.16  US  Liverpool, NY @ Sharkeys
08.17  CAN  London, ON @ Rum Runners
08.18  CAN  Sudbury, ON @ HQ Nightclub
08.19  CAN  Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck Bar
08.20  CAN  Quebec, QC @ La Source De La Martinere
08.21  CAN  Montreal, QC @ Vans Warped Tour
09.04  MX  Ciudad de Mexico
09.05  MX  Monterrey
09.06  MX  Guadalajara
09.19  US  Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

Not Your Kingdom was tracked at The Boneyard Studios in Nashville, TN, with additional interludes recorded by Jeff "Stress" Davis and Chuck Treece at Chop Shop Studios. The album was produced and engineered by the team of Andrew Baylis, Aiden Thompson, and Grady Saxman, with final mixing and mastering handled by Lee Rouse. The striking cover art features photography by the legendary Cornell Capa, courtesy of Magnum Photos and the Cornell Capa Estate.


Decades in, MADBALL remains the gold standard of New York Hardcore—proving they are not just survivors, but masters of the craft. Their live performances are a masterclass in controlled chaos, dripping with a ferocity and raw integrity that most bands can only hope to emulate. They’ve stayed sincere, stayed dangerous, and stayed at the top. Ain’t nothing changed.

MADBALL is:
Vocals | Freddy Cricien
Guitar | Mike Gurnari
Drums | Mike Justian
Bass | Paul Delaney

Stream MADBALL:
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The HU Release Triumphant New Album "HUN" + Share "Horesemen" Video

Fresh from sharing the stage with Iron Maiden in the the UK and standing at the cusp of what is promising to be their boldest creative chapter yet, Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU — Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing); Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing); Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing); and Temka(tovshuur, throat singing) — are pleased to unveil their third full-length album, HUN, out now via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Get HUN here. While the digital and physical album is out now, the vinyl version and box set (details further below) will see release on September 11.

HUN — which translates to "human" in their native language — holds special meaning for the band. Originally called Between the Heaven and Earth, the album was intended to be understood as something natural and true, akin to human life on Earth, which is why they chose HUN to best represent it.

"In our third album, we tested many boundaries and used different techniques to perfect the combination of traditional instruments with heavy metal music genres," says Jaya. "The concept of the HUN album comes from universal experiences we all go through collectively as humans in this world. Our hope is to remind our listeners the importance of introspection through variety of songs from slow to fast rhythmic songs."

Alongside the album release, the band has shared the video for "HORSEMEN." Watch it below.

"'Horsemen' is inspired by the legendary Mongolian warriors who once rode across much of the known world," the band says. "These warriors were known for their discipline, intelligence, courage, and incredible skill. They were called the 'Army of the Heavens' because of their unmatched mobility and strength. This song celebrates their spirit and honors the qualities that made them legendary. It's a reminder that true power comes from discipline, wisdom, and unity."

The HU's previously released the single "Lost Soul" (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE). It marks the first collaboration between the Gold-certified global phenomenon and NOTHING MORE. Listen to "Lost Soul" (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE) here and watch the video here. The track is currently No. 17 on the active rock charts.

HUN finds The HU, who were first tipped by NPR back in 2019, at the peak of their powers thus far. They expand the scope of their signature Hunnu Rock with 11 tracks steeped in the lore and legend of Mongolia, yet uplifted with universal ambition. It's as epic, enthralling, and enigmatic and it opens the gateway into their world.

"We took our time to do this right, and we're so glad that we're almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years," the band says. "Now, we are also focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist. We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!"

The HU just wrapped a successful headline tour of North America, but they are not done. The band will return to the U.S. in August, supporting Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson before heading to Europe in September. 

All forthcoming The HU shows, are below.

WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, + ORGY:
8/20 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/21 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/24 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
8/26 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
8/27 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
8/29 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/30 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/1 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre
9/2 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
9/4 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
9/5 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/6 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
9/9 — Maryland Heights, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/10 — Kansas City, MO — MORTON Amphitheater
9/12 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
9/14 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/16 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest
9/17 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
9/18 — Ridgefield, WA — Cascades Amphitheater
9/20 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord

THE HU 2026 UK/EU TOUR WITH SKALD:
9/29 — Glasgow, Scotland — O2 Academy
10/1 — Bristol, England — Prospect Building
10/2 — Bournemouth, England — O2 Academy
10/3 — Newcastle, England — O2 City Hall
10/5 — Belfast, Northern Ireland — The Telegraph
10/6 — Dublin, Ireland — 3Olympia Theatre
10/8 — Birmingham, England — O2 Academy
10/9 — London, England — O2 Academy Brixton
10/10 — Manchester, England — O2 Apollo
10/11 — Norwich, England — UEA
10/14 — Brussels, Belgium — Ancienne Belgique
10/15 — Hamburg, Germany — Sporthalle
10/17 — Munich, Germany — Tonhalle
10/18 — Berlin, Germany — Columbiahalle
10/19 — Warsaw, Poland — Stodola
10/20 — Warsaw, Poland — Stodola
10/22 — Cologne, Germany — Palladium
10/23 — Utrecht, Netherlands — TivoliVredenburg
10/24 — Tilburg, Netherlands — 013
10/27 — Paris, France — L'Olympia
10/28 — Lyon, France — Le Radiant
10/30 — Zurich, Switzerland — X-Tra
10/31 — Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Rockhal

THE HU ONLINE:
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Bay Area Thrashers FORBIDDEN Announce Self-Titled Album Set for Release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK

Today, thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN are proud to announce their new self-titled album, set for release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK, marking the band's first full-length release since 2010. To celebrate the announcement and offer fans a taste of what to expect, FORBIDDEN unleashes their new single, "Psyclops," alongside an official video.

About the new single, guitarist Craig Locicero shares:

"'Psyclops' was the final song completed for our newest self-titled offering. It was part of the last batch of music completed with Jeremy Von Epp & myself on the home stretch of our writing sessions & it came together quickly. The song itself is a hypnotizing stomper. Heavy footed like millions of people marching against how things stand in the status quo. Norman’s lyrics for 'Psyclops' should be left to the interpretation of the listeners. The chorus paints a vivid picture…'Forsaken, fast asleep and trapped inside a maze, Complacent eyes securely locked in an obscure gaze.'”

Watch the Official Video for "Psyclops" Below:

FORBIDDEN’s legacy is one of being the youngest, hungriest and most ambitious of the Bay Area brethren that has launched metal paradigm-shifters from Metallica to Machine Head. With a reconstituted lineup, guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho, have crafted an hour-plus masterpiece of thrashy predilection, emotive musical movements, and prog-scraping sonic ambitions. From the intensity of opening track, “Single Point Failure” to the philosophical shades of the 9-minute closer, “Flower of Life,” this is FORBIDDEN not merely stretching beyond the steely foundations of 1988’s classic ‘Forbidden Evil’ or the quantum leap of 1990’s ‘Twisted Into Form,’ but the sound of a band with a new sense of scope and purpose. Produced by Locicero, Kontos & Zach Ohren (Machine Head), ‘Forbidden’ isn’t merely a revival for quintet, but full-blown reinvigoration and purgative endpoint for this Bay Area metal institution.

Locicero comments on the album:

"Making 'Forbidden' felt more like an odyssey than a typical recording process. We set out to create a record that reminds people why they fell in love with thrash and heavy metal in the first place, embracing raw energy, melody, and the imperfections that give heavy music its character. Every member brought their best, and having Brann Dailor (Mastodon) join us on'Sycophantasy' was an incredible addition. 'Forbidden' is five lifetimes of experience forged into one piece of metallic art."

Pre-Order 'Forbidden' HERE

FORBIDDEN is excited to be hitting the road in support of their upcoming self-titled album on a run of headlining tour dates supported by Heathen and Void.

FORBIDDEN Live:

10/23 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place

10/25 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

10/26 - Denver, CO @ Federal Theatre

10/28 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabes

10/29 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club

10/30 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies

10/31 - Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

11/01 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

11/02 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater

11/04 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (Upstairs)

11/05 - Brooklyn, NY @ TBD

11/07 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground

11/08 - Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Box

11/09 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

11/10 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

11/12 - Orlando, FL @ Conduit

11/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Altar)

11/15 - Destin, FL @ Club LA

11/17 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

11/18 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

11/20 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

11/21 - Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress

11/22 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

Tickets and more information can be found HERE

Hollywood Vampires Drop Live "Ace of Spades" Video

Hollywood Vampires, the rock supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen, are releasing "Ace Of Spades" as the second single from their upcoming live album At Montreux Jazz Festival. Recorded during the band's 2018 appearance at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, the track is a powerful tribute to one of rock's most beloved icons — Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.
 
Accompanied by a live video filmed in Montreux, the performance captures the raw energy and chemistry that have made Hollywood Vampires a standout live act.
 
"Lemmy was one of a kind," the band says. "'Ace Of Spades' remains one of the defining songs in rock history, and this performance honors his legacy."
 
A highlight of the upcoming album, “Ace Of Spades” reflects the band's long-standing mission of celebrating the artists who shaped rock music. Few songs embody the rebellious spirit of rock 'n' roll quite like Motörhead's signature anthem, making it a fitting addition to a set that bridges the Vampires' own material with tributes to their musical heroes.

LISTEN TO "ACE OF SPADES" HERE.

PRE-ORDER AT MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL HERE.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "ACE OF SPADES." Below;

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES ON TOUR IN EUROPE IN 2026:
08/12 — London, UK
08/14 — Cardiff, UK
08/15 — Scarborough, UK
08/17 — Glasgow, UK
08/18 — Manchester, UK
08/19 — Birmingham, UK
08/21 — Colchester, UK
08/22 — Halifax, UK
08/25 — Nürnberg, GER
08/26 — Paris, FR
08/28 — Köln, GER
08/30 — Hamburg, GER
09/01 — Milano, IT
09/02 — Este, IT
09/03 — Pula, HR
09/05 — St. Pölten, AT
09/06 — Praha, CZ
09/08 — Budapest, HU
09/10 — Łódź, PO

156/Silence Release New Single "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" And Music Video From Upcoming New Album 'From A Distance' via Pure Noise Records

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania atmospheric metalcore quintet 156/Silence have released their latest offering, "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" and the official music video. The track is taken from the band's upcoming new full-length, 'From A Distance', out on September 4 via Pure Noise Records. Elaborating on the inspiration behind the track, the band shared:

"The call of the void is the voice in our heads that wants to self-destruct even when we don’t feel bad. A compulsion to hurt ourselves even if we don’t want to. Being swept from under by intrusive thoughts."

'From A Distance' is available now for pre-order at the link here. Stream "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" here and watch the music video below.

After taking Inkcarceration 2026 by storm last weekend, 156/Silence will next set their sights on the 'It's Not You, It's Me' Tour across North America with Chiodos, sace6 and Second Harbour beginning Thursday, July 30, with several headlining dates from Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22 with Coldstate as support. Following, the band will kick off their 'From A Distance Tour' US headlining run with Aviana, Heavensgate and Fromjoy supporting. Dates are already selling out, so be sure to get your tickets at the link here before it's too late.


It's Not You, It's Me Tour Dates with Chiodos, sace6 & Second Harbour

Thu, Jul 30 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

Sat, Aug 1 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell @ The Complex

Mon, Aug 3 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

Wed, Aug 5 - Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom

Thu, Aug 6 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

Fri, Aug 7 - Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore

Sun, Aug 9 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre

Mon, Aug 10 - Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall

Tue, Aug 11 - Saskatoon, SK @ Louis

Wed, Aug 12 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

Fri, Aug 14 - St. Paul, MN @ Myth Live

Sat, Aug 15 - Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center

Sun, Aug 16 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Mon, Aug 17 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Wed, Aug 19 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall

Sun, Aug 23 - Portland, ME @ State Theater

Tue, Aug 25 - Providence, RI @ Fete Ballroom

Wed, Aug 26 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount

Fri, Aug 28 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

Sat, Aug 29 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

Upcoming 156/Silence Headlining One-Off Dates with Coldstate:

Thu, Aug 20 - Barrie, ON @ The Queens Night Club *Low Tix*

Fri, Aug 21 - Syracuse, NY @ Song & Dance

Sat, Aug 22 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground

'From A Distance Tour' US Headlining Dates with Aviana, Heavensgate & Fromjoy:

Wed Sep 9 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium Upstairs *Low Tix*

Thu Sep 10 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

Fri Sep 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry @ The Fillmore *Low Tix*

Sat Sep 12 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage *Low Tix*

Sun Sep 13 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

Tue Sep 15 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall

Wed Sep 16 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West

Thu Sep 17 - Winter Park, FL @ The Conduit Sold Out

Fri Sep 18 - Jacksonville, FL @ Albatross

Sat Sep 19 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

Sun Sep 20 - Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life^

Tue Sep 22 - Dallas, TX @ Puzzles Deep Ellum

Wed Sep 23 - San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box

Fri Sep 25 - Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room *Low Tix*

Sat Sep 26 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory *Low Tix*

Sun Sep 27 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post *Low Tix*

Wed Sep 30 - Kansas City, MO @ RecordBar *Low Tix*

Fri Oct 02 - Detroit, MI @ TSDMAAC (Sanctuary) *Low Tix*

Sat Oct 03 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving *Low Tix*

^Festival Date

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD Release New Single And Video For "On The Wings Of Dragons"

Led by JD McGibney, L.A.'s ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD hark back to their roots with the new single release "On the Wings of Dragons". The track began the project's journey as it's first release in 2013. Recrafted, rearranged and performed by a different line-up, "On the Wings of Dragons" initiates the next chapter for ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. 

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD delve into the meaning behind "On the Wings of Dragons": "This song was written as an inspirational piece to invigorate and encourage audiences to believe in themselves, to listen to their instincts and not the nay-saying of others.”

The core characteristics of ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's sound are present throughout "On the Wings of Dragons". Passionate storytelling and world building are brought to life through progressive compositional arrangements that are interjected with catchy hooks. Dynamic production and technical prowess see ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD deliver an epic sonic display.

"On the Wings of Dragons" was produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. The track was recorded at Counter Communications and engineered, mixed and mastered by Chris Wirsig. Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, the music video was directed and edited by Tom Flynn. 

About ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD began as a side project for guitarist JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU) before augmenting to a full line-up in 2021. Alongside McGibney, the instrumental symphonic progressive metal band is now comprised of Jason Klein on bass (ex-BUTCHER BABIES), Eddie Trager on drums (ex-NEKROGOBLIKON) and Chris Wirsig on keyboards (award winning TV and film composer).

The ethos of the band is to empower listeners through music, to assist individuals who are fighting on their own battlefields and to help them find courage. ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD strive to improve awareness of and discourse around mental illness through the power of heavy metal. The band made their live debut at the 2022 "This Is My Brave" mental health fundraiser, where the band helped to raise around $30,000 to donate to local Los Angeles mental health charities.

2024 saw ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD open for Taiwanese folk metal artist NiNi at her debut USA headline show in November of 2024. In the following year, the quartet embarked on their debut headline West Coast tour across October/November of 2025.

In 2025, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's 2024 single release "Modern Prometheus" was long listed in the 2025 GRAMMY Awards in three categories: Best Metal Performance, Best Instrumental Composition and Best Arrangement - Instrumental or A Capella. Additionally, "Modern Prometheus" was nominated in the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in 2025.

More recently the band unveiled their haunting interpretation of "Phantom of the Opera" featuring guitarist Eli Santana (IGNITE, ex-HUNTRESS, ex-HOLY GRAIL), and showcased their untamable power in their cover of "Poison" featuring ANTHEA. 

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD is:

JD McGibney - Guitar
Jason Klein - Bass
Chris Wirsig - Keyboard/Orchestration
Eddie Trager - Drums

LA-based SAM LAPIDES shares hopeful Americana-tinged 'Kisses In My Pocket'

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Sam Lapides presents his new Americana-flavored rock ballad 'Kisses In My Pocket', a deeply personal song about longing, connection and the courage to reach outward. Built around Lapides’ weathered, soulful voice and intimate storytelling, the track reflects the emotional honesty that has defined his music for more than four decades.

The colorful video was created by Italian visionary Francesca Bonci, known for her work with Federale (Brian Jonestown Massacre's Collin Hegna), The Dandy Warhols, Pete International Airport and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, and Tombstones In Their Eyes, among others.

"'Kisses in my Pocket' is a love letter coming from my unconscious.  At it’s core, it is a love song, a longing for connection but it’s more hopeful than my previous songs," says Sam Lapides. "I woke up one day with the melody and the chorus in my head, which rarely happens. This is about heart-ache and wanting to reach out, a deep expression of wanting to be there for someone else and also for myself."

With artwork and photography by artist Maureen Maki, this single was produced by Bill Lloyd at Awesomewood Studios in North Hollywood, the recording strips the song down to its emotional core. Lapides’ vocals and guitar are joined by Lloyd’s understated instrumentation and harmonies, creating a timeless ballad that balances vulnerability with warmth.

“When Sam first played ‘Kisses In My Pocket’ for me, I heard a completely different arrangement,” admits Bill Lloyd. “I had imagined a Bakersfield-style shuffle honky-tonk country rock song, but when we returned to the original idea, we found the tenderness of the song. It became a simple, no-frills recording that let the emotion shine through.”

Lapides’ musical journey began on the streets, where he honed his craft in Ann Arbor, Boston, and Venice Beach. That independent spirit carried through his early work with The Folkminers and into Ghosthouse, the folk-rock band he formed with John Thoman of Rain Parade. With multiple albums, label backing, critical acclaim, European tours and notable support slots (including for Wall of Voodoo's Stan Ridgway), Ghosthouse established Lapides as a solid force in the independent music scene.

Along the way, Lapides caught the attention of Steve Wynn of the acclaimed band The Dream Syndicate, who ultimately produced several of his early recordings after hearing Lapides perform one of Wynn’s songs. It was a defining moment in a career built on songwriting, perseverance, and a lifelong connection with audiences.

More than four decades into his musical journey, Lapides continues to write and perform, bringing the same authenticity to his music that has carried him from street corners to international stages. In 2014, he formed Sam Lapides and The Rotten Liars, a band that expanded his musical palette while remaining rooted in the storytelling and emotional honesty that have always guided his work. Lapides also continues to host the weekly live acoustic series 'Saturdays with Sam Lapides'.

'Kisses In My Pocket' marks the latest chapter in Lapides’ ongoing creative journey—an artist still searching, still creating, and still finding new ways to connect. As of July 22, this single is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Sam Lapides
Sam Lapides - vocals, guitar
Bill Lloyd - backing vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards and drums
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered & Produced by Bill Lloyd
at Awesomewood Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Cover artwork by Maureen Maki
Video by Francesca Bonci
Artists photos by Maureen Maki
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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The Barbarians of California Are "Really Really Rad" — WATCH // New Album "MEGATONS" Out 8/21

The Barbarians Of California, featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed and a noted producer, remain equal opportunity iconoclasts with each new song and video they drop. Described as "so f**king good" by VICE, they prove that they are, in fact, "REALLY REALLY RAD." And they do so with the video for their latest track, titled "REALLY REALLY RAD."

Watch it below.

Here, we find the fearless Barbarians rollerblading while frolicking the ocean; while doing one-armed "push ups"; and while playing guitar by the beach. Don't try this at home folks; instead, let the Barbarians do it for you. Musically, they remain riff lords, doling out dissonance by the tonnage, with some disco fun closing out the track.

"'REALLY REALLY RAD' was really fun to make. ' REALLY REALLY RAD' has really fun dynamics. 'REALLY REALLY RAD' is really good," says Bruno. (We think he meant it is "REALLY REALLY RAD," actually.)

The song lives on the band's really, really rad second album MEGATONS, which arrives in just four weeks on August 21. Pre-order and pre-save it here.

With MEGATONS, The Barbarians of California are unleashing fresh chaos straight from the sun-soaked, teeth-gnashing heart of the Golden State. Blending raw hardcore energy, riffs by the pound, and that signature mix of ferocity and tongue-in-cheek humor, these new songs hit like a caffeine-fueled fever dream. Through and through, the band delivers unapologetic anthems that feel both brutally fun yet dangerously addictive.

"Everyone has heard of the sophomore slump," states Stenman. "Making a second album can be a fraught process full of overthinking and self-doubt. Perhaps, the benefit of us starting this band, at this later point in our lives, relieves some of that pressure. This felt so easy, and is a seamless continuation of whatever we started with the first batch of song — just bigger and better."

The Barbarians aren't slowing down — they're just getting louder, meaner, and more ridiculously entertaining.

TBOC have also confirmed their first set of headline tour dates, alongside shows with Guns N' Roses and festival apperances.

All upcoming and confirmed live shows are below.

THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIA LIVE:
8/19 — Kansas City, MO — Morton Amphitheater*
9/6 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma Festival^
9/8 — Nashville, TN — Exit In
9/9 — St. Louis, MO — Blueberry Hill Duck Room
9/11 — Omaha, NE — Waiting Room
9/12 — Ridgedale, MO — Thunder Ridge Nature Arena*
9/14 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St. Entry
9/15 — Milwaukee, WI — Cactus Club
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
9/18 — Cleveland, OH — The Foundry
9/19 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival^
*With Guns N’ Roses
^Festivals

Hatebreed Announce New Album "Fatal Paradox" Out 11/6 + Share Video for "Kill Count Increase"

Studied, imitated, but never replicated, the Grammy-nominated hardcore legends HATEBREED have remained a fixture of the hardcore and metal scenes for the better part of three decades. After writing the playbook with their genre-defining releases Under The Knife (1996) and Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire (1997), HATEBREED continued to carry the banner for metallic hardcore with albums likePerseverance (2002), The Rise of Brutality (2003), and Supremacy (2006) dominating charts globally. In recent years, the band's undisputed offensive continues with modern records The Concrete Confessional (2016) and Weight of the False Self (2020), remaining fixtures on charts globally. The band's core values of self actualization, perseverance, and honest living have carried them from backyard and basement shows to festival dominators, selling out shows consistently across the world, effectively practicing what they've preached. 

Today, the band announces its long-awaited studio return with FATAL PARADOX, arriving November 6 via new label BLKIIBLK. Pre-order it here.

Hatebreed also offer the first taste of new music with the video for "KILL COUNT INCREASE." Watch it Below:

Enlisting long-time collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Accept, Shadows Fall), "Kill Count Increase" is crossover excellence with accelerating speeds, crushing riffage, and frontman Jamey Jasta's venomous bark inciting crimson flashes of carnage.

"'Kill Count Increase' is the lead track on Fatal Paradox and a perfect way of summing up our first album in six years from the start," Jasta states. "It's straightforward, in-your-face Hatebreed. Fast. Hard. It gets down to business and comes up for air two-and-a-half minutes later. The room and everyone in it gets wrecked and comes back wanting more."

Holding no punches, and taking no prisoners Fatal Paradox see the Connecticut-born juggernaut operating at full tilt, bludgeoning listeners with a barbarous blend of breakdowns, d-beats, and dogpiles. Whether it’s the thrash stylings of "Kill Count Increase" or "Total Invincible," capital H hardcore excellence of "The Carrion Choir" and "Truth Is A Lion," rage remains the unifying spark to blow the keg in glorious flashes of violence. 

Hatebreed will spend the summer doing what they do best — touring and bringing venues across the U.S. to their knees. All upcoming dates are below. Get tickets here.

HATEBREED ON TOUR:
7/21 — Sauget, IL — Pop's Nightclub & Concert Venue
7/22 — Fort Wayne, IN — Century Music Hall
7/23 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
7/24 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
8/19 — Mack’s Creek, MO — Gathering of the Juggalos*
8/20 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey
8/21 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
8/22 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
8/23 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
8/24 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
8/25 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
8/26 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
8/28 — Edmonton, AB —  Pawn Shop Live*
8/29 — Calgary, AB — The Arrowhead
8/30 — Regina, SK — Casino Regina Show Lounge
8/31 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
9/2 — Sioux Falls, SD — The District
9/3 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse on Broadway
9/4 — Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater (Supporting Slayer)
9/5 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theatre
9/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/8 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
9/9 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
9/10 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
9/11 — Quebec, QC — Envol et Macadam*
9/12 — Ottawa, ON — The Bronson
9/13 — Norwalk, CT — District Music Hall
9/19 — Pinellas Park, FL — England Brothers Park (Supporting Turnstile)
10/10 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest*
*Festival Date

HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums
Carl Schwartz — Bass

Lyric Noel Releases Single + Video "Acid Bloom" feat. Mixi of Stitched Up Heart 

The Two Artists Transform their Real Life Creative Connection into a Dark Exploration of Betrayal, Survival, and Rebirth

 

What began as a connection between two artists quickly blossomed into a close friendship and an inevitable creative partnership. Now, Lyric Noel and Mixi Demner of Stitched Up Heart bring that bond to life through “Acid Bloom,” a powerful new single and cinematic music video released today via Judge & Jury Records.

Lyric and Mixi first connected through their shared passion for music and storytelling. Plans to meet in person at a Stitched Up Heart show soon developed into a genuine friendship, with the two artists immediately recognizing a kindred creative spirit in one another. As their bond grew, Mixi introduced Lyric to Judge & Jury Records, helping open the door to an exciting new chapter in Lyric’s career.

A collaboration between the two soon felt inevitable. With its themes of transformation, emotional entanglement, and the complicated line between love and destruction, “Acid Bloom” became the perfect project through which to capture their chemistry. In many ways, their friendship bloomed alongside the song itself.

WATCH "Acid Bloom" feat. Mixi Demner of Stitched Up Heart Below:

“Flying out to Texas to work with Lyric Noel on ‘Acid Bloom’ was such a dream,” says Demner. “The music video was insane, and the art department killed it with the whole science lab set. Everything about it was perfect. The whole team was amazing, but building a real friendship with Lyric made it extra special. I’m so honored I got to be part of such an incredible experience.”

Beneath that real life friendship lies a much darker fictional story. “Acid Bloom” explores what happens when pain becomes the force that changes you and survival requires becoming something entirely new. Told through the metaphor of a scientific experiment gone wrong, the song follows something beautiful emerging from something corrosive and destructive. The “acid” represents the experiences, people, and circumstances that slowly erode a person’s identity, while the “bloom” symbolizes the stronger, stranger, and uncontrollable version of oneself born from surviving them.

Lyrically, “Acid Bloom” is about reclaiming power after manipulation and betrayal. Rather than allowing those experiences to define the survivor, they become the catalyst for transformation. Sonically, that evolution unfolds through chaotic, cinematic production that builds from mounting tension into an explosive release, mirroring the moment an experiment can no longer be contained.


“‘Acid Bloom’ is about what happens when the thing that promises to heal you is the very thing that’s poisoning you,” explains Lyric. “It’s the moment survival turns into transformation, not because you wanted it to, but because you had no other choice. Sometimes growth isn’t beautiful. Sometimes it burns.”

The accompanying music video, directed by rising visionary Michael Levine, with Maxton Donnell serving as creative lead and Levine assisting in the creative development before taking the director's chair, expands the song's narrative into a disturbing cinematic world. Following a laboratory accident, scientist Lyric Noel transforms into Acid Bloom, an uncontrollable organism that binds her to a captured test subject portrayed by Demner. What begins as a tense captor and captive dynamic gradually develops into a disturbing symbiotic relationship. As both characters become physically and emotionally consumed by the organism’s invasive growth, the video reveals a powerful metaphor for toxic codependency and the ways love, control, healing, and destruction can emerge from the same connection.

With “Acid Bloom,” Lyric continues to establish herself as one of modern rock’s most compelling emerging voices, combining emotionally vulnerable songwriting, explosive production, and ambitious cinematic storytelling. Demner’s unmistakable voice and commanding presence deepen the release’s emotional intensity, resulting in a collaboration that feels both deeply personal and completely unrestrained.

 

STREAM "Acid Bloom"

https://ffm.to/acidbloom

Lyric Noel is built around personifying Lyric Hollar’s lived experience with different mental illnesses and emotional struggles. This project exists to say the things people are usually expected to carry quietly, the intrusive thoughts, the instability, the exhaustion of trying to appear okay. Lyric writes from inside that reality, not from metaphor or distance, turning pain into something raw, visible, and honest. The work does not soften or romanticize struggle, but it does make it beautiful in its truth, giving listeners language and reflection for experiences they already know but rarely hear spoken out loud.

 

As a band, Lyric Noel amplifies that voice with intention. Alongside guitarist, primary composer, and producer Russell Hollar, guitarist Robby Gray, and drummer Jerrin Castillo, the project blends heavy, atmospheric, and alternative elements into music and visuals that match the weight of Lyric’s message. That honesty has connected with more than 900,000 people across social platforms and is now entering its next chapter through a new partnership with Judge and Jury Records. Lyric Noel exists because it is not built on image or trend, but on lived truth, emotional visibility, and the courage to anthropomorphize these intense emotions.

WEDNESDAY 13 Drops Second Live Single "I Want You Dead" + Live Video

Today, dread rock superstar WEDNESDAY 13 gives us the second sampling from his forthcoming triumphant live album, Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025 out September 25, 2026 via Napalm Records. Recorded in front of over 700,000 adoring festival goers, this rendition of the Transylvania 90210 classic "I Want You Dead" captures all the piss and vinegar Mr. Motherfucker has built his legacy on. Exhilarating, incendiary, and catchy as all hell, the hooks are undeniable, taking hold of the entire audience. We may not have been there to experience the dark excellence of Weds and co, but we can live vicariously through this record!

Check Out The Official Music Video for "I Want You Dead" Below:

Pre-Order Your Copy of Un-Alive from Pol'and'Rock 2025 HERE.

WEDNESDAY 13 will be touring extensively this summer and fall, first hitting the UK for both the Bloodstock and Firevolt festivals, amongst some local dates. Afterwards, the band returns to North America for the Shocktober Blood tour, joined by Dead on Sunday and Above Snakes, before traveling back across the pond to Europe for the Cursed Blessings co-headliner with The Birthday Massacre. See below for a complete list of dates.

WEDNESDAY 13 ON TOUR:

7/11 — Glendale, AZ — Mad Monster Party 2026

CRUEL SUMMER UK 2026:
8/6 — Southend-on-Sea, UK — Chinnery's
8/7 — Derby, UK — Bloodstock Festival
8/8 — Stockport, UK — Firevolt Festival
8/9 — Newport, UK — Corn Exchange

SHOCKTOBER BLOOR TOUR:
w/ Dead On A Sunday*
* = Dead On A Sunday Not Appearing

9/23 — San Jose, CA — The Ritz*
9/25 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
9/26 — Portland, OR — Dante’s
9/27 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
9/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
9/30 — Las Vegas, NV — Backstage Bar
10/1 — Anaheim, CA — Parish @ House of Blues
10/2 — Pomona, CA — Glass House
10/3 — Fresno, CA — Sanctuary
10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — Teragram Ballroom*
10/5 — Mesa, AZ — Rosetta Room*
10/6 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
10/8 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theater
10/9 — McHenry, IL — The Vixen*
10/10 — Flint, MI — Machine Shop*
10/11 — Lakewood, OH — Mercury Music Lounge*
10/13 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
10/14 — Lowell, MA — Taffeta Music Hall
10/15 — Harrisburg, PA — Capitol City Music Hall
10/16 — Syracuse, NY — The Song & Dance
10/17 — Bensalem, PA — Broken Goblet
10/18 — Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
10/20 — Leesburg, VA — Tally Ho
10/22 — Raleigh, NC — Chapel of Bones
10/23 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
10/24 — Columbus, OH — The Kings of Clubs
10/26 — Nashville, TN — Basement East
10/27 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s Nightclub
10/28 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
10/30 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
10/31 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater*

CURSED BLESSINGS EUROPEAN TOUR:
Co-headliner with The Birthday Massacre
Direct Support from Killus
* = WEDNESDAY 13 Only

11/23 — Prague, CZ — Futurum Prague
11/24 — Leipzig, DE — Conne Island *
11/25 — Cologne, DE — Volta
11/26 — Liège, BE — Reflektor
11/28 — Paris, FR — Chavaux
11/29 — Rotterdam, NL — Baroeg
11/30 — Bochum, DE — Matrix *

12/1 — Hamburg, DE — Knust *
12/2 — Berlin, DE — Lido *
12/4 — Dresden, DE — Beatpol
12/5 — Budapest, HU — Dürer Kert
12/7 — Zurich, CH — Dynamo Saal
12/8 — Munich, DE — Backstage
12/9 — Mannheim, DE — MS Connexion Complex

WEDNESDAY 13 ARE:
Wednesday 13 — Vocals
Jack Tankersely — Guitar
Ashes — Lead Guitar
Troy Doebbler — Bass
Mike Dupke — Drums

Progressive Duo CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE Present "Entropic Harvester" With Visualizer

Comprised of members from British Columbia, Canada and Stockholm, Sweden, progressive act CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE has unveiled "Entropic Harvester". This single release is the first offering to feature new vocalist Chad Bernatchez.

Accompanied with a lyric video, "Entropic Harvester" sees the the protagonist of the album's narrative set foot on a new world only to discover remnants of life. What remains is "a biomechanical spider-like machine that has consumed everything on the planet. Not out of malice, but because it believes life to be wasted energy", CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE explain. 

Upon encountering the 'Entropic Harvester', the protagonist must fight for her life. The ensuing battle leads to the destruction of the machine, allowing the space adventurer to explore this new plain freely.

"Entropic Harvester" is one of the band's most technically demanding tracks. An eerie cinematic soundscape evokes the barren landscape of a consumed planet. Across the song, numerous time signature changes, the frequent development of the central motif, and multiple intricate guitar solos culminate into a complex yet fully immersive arrangement. 

"Entropic Harvester" was produced, mixed and mastered by Ryan Koepke at Chromatic Variable Soundworks. Single cover artworks created by Ryan Koepke. 

Misery Index Release Ferocious New Single "Feral Future"

After 25 years, Misery Index continue to stand tall at the forefront of extreme music. The band, which features current and former members of Dying Fetus and Pig Destroyer, started 2026 off strong by re-signing to Season of Mist. Now, as they prepare to embark on a headline tour of Europe and the United Kingdom, the firebrands are unleashing their first new single in four years. While still the product of their high-intensity combination of death metal and grindcore, “Feral Future” answers the call of the wild.

“‘Feral Future’ is about changing the way we think about our relationship with nature”, Misery Index bassist and vocalist Jason Netherton says. “Nature isn’t something we rule over or exist outside of. It’s something we are immersed in everywhere all the time. This song champions the rewilding of damaged and corrupted human spaces and reclaims a more feral connection that respects the sublime wonder of nature”.  

Watch the lyric video for “Feral Future” below.

Stream “Feral Future”

https://orcd.co/miseryindexferalfuture

Misery Index An Epitaph for Endtimes EU + UK Summer Tour 2026

July 28 - Helsinki, Finland @ Kult [TICKETS]

July 30 - Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air [TICKETS]

August 1 - Dortmund, Germany @ Dortmund Death Fest [TICKETS]

August 2 - Saint Maurice de Gourdans, France @ Sylak Open Air [TICKETS]

August 4 - Deinze, Belgium @ Elpee [TICKETS]

August 5 - The Hague, Netherlands @ Musicon [TICKETS]

August 6 - Schlotheim, Germany @ Party San Open Air [TICKETS]

August 8 - Swansea, United Kingdom @ Sin City [TICKETS]

August 9 - Manchester, United Kingdom @ Rebellion [TICKETS]

August 11 - Bridgwater, United Kingdom @ The Cobblestones [TICKETS]

August 13 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage [TICKETS]

August 14 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze [TICKETS]

August 15 - Sulingen, Germany @ Reload Festival [TICKETS]

On “Feral Future”, Misery Index keep their social commentary razor-sharp. The band’s new single was one of the very first songs written for their upcoming eighth full-length and its untamed energy helped shape the album’s thematic core. Adam Jarvis pounds his drums until they’re one with the dirt while Mark Kloeppel and Darin Morris sharpen their axes into a filthy headbanging groove.

“This is our future”, Netherton growls during its final blood-pumping sprint. “Feral Future” might be a grim warning for the fate of our planet, but for Misery Index, it’s a sign of more greatness to come.  

The lyric video for “Feral Future” was created by Cloud Motion Design.

Misery Index previously released Live in Munich (2013), The Killing Gods (2014) and Rituals of Power (2019) with Season of Mist. The Killing Gods and Rituals of Power are available now through the label’s web shop.

Order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/MiseryIndexShop

“Misery Index is a band for the hellish news cycle we are all trapped in”, Invisible Oranges wrote in a review of Complete Control.      

Now, having toured their previous album extensively since 2022, Misery Index are back with Season of Mist ahead of their upcoming eighth full-length album. The band released their first new single in four years, “Feral Future”, ahead of their An Epitaph for Endtimes European and United Kingdom summer tour.  

Lineup

Jason Netherton - Bass, Vocals

Mark Kloeppel - Guitar, Vocals

Darin Morris - Lead guitar

Adam Jarvis - Drums

Songwriting credits

Music by Jason Netherton and Adam Jarvis

Lyrics by Jason Netherton

Production credits

Mixed by Ricardo Borges

Mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios


Booking contact

Enzo Marangelli (enzo@decibel-touring.com)

Order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/MiseryIndexShop


Follow Misery Index

Website: http://www.miseryindex.com

Bandcamp: https://miseryindex.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1kTUJy3zL57iEANLB9FpIA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/misery-index/41588457

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MARILYN MANSON REVEALS NEW VIDEO FOR ‘FRONT TOWARD ENEMY’

Following last week's single release, MARILYN MANSON has unveiled the official music video for ‘Front Toward Enemy,’ directed by Henri Alexander Levy. The track is the latest offering from his forthcoming album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, due August 14th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Building on the release of the album's lead single, "Exit Wound," "Front Toward Enemy" continues the dark, cinematic vision of One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, the highly anticipated second installment in MANSON's latest sinister sonic odyssey, co-written and co-produced with Tyler Bates.

One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 will arrive days before the start of his late summer co-headline tour with ROB ZOMBIE. Visit MarilynManson.com for a complete list of MANSON’s 2026 worldwide tour dates.

Stream ‘Front Toward Enemy’: https://mm.bfan.link/front-toward-enemy

Pre-Order One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2: https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

‘FRONT TOWARD ENEMY’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

In addition to standard formats, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is available as the “Claymore Edition” vinyl, a deluxe collector's variant limited to just 1,800 copies worldwide and available exclusively through the Nuclear Blast Merch Store.

Purchase here: https://mm.bfan.link/front-toward-enemy/nuclearBlast

One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including a limited box set and accompanying apparel at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

MARILYN MANSON & ROB ZOMBIE Co-Headline Tour Dates w / THE HU & ORGY

Aug 20 - West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 21 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 23 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 24 - Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater ^+
Aug 26 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center ^+
Aug 27 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center ^+
Aug 29 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake ^+
Aug 30 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater ^+
Sep 1 - Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 2 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center ^+
Sep 4 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ^+
Sep 5 - Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 6 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center ^+
Sep 9 - St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater ^+
Sep 10 - Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater ^+
Sep 12 - Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre *^+
Sep 14 - West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 16 - Airway Heights, WA @ BECU Live at Northern Quest +
Sep 17 - Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 18 - Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater ^+
Sep 20 - Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord ^+

* Not a Live Nation show
^ With The Hu

+ With Orgy

MARILYN MANSON Headline & Festival Dates

Oct 15 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore

Oct 17 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theatre

Oct 18 - San Antonio, TX - The Aztec Theatre

Oct 21 - Austin, TX - Emo’s

Oct 22 - Austin, TX - Emo’s

Oct 24 - Fort Worth, TX - Sick New World Texas

Oct 31 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern (SOLD OUT)

Nov 1 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern (SOLD OUT)

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Joan of Arc Music Signs Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Evan Bartels to Joan of Arc Records

Joan of Arc Music signs acclaimed singer-songwriter Evan Bartels to Joan of Arc Records. The Nebraska-born, Nashville-based artist releases his self-penned debut song, “Thunder” on August 14. Listen to a live acoustic performance of “Thunder” BELOW.
 
Known for his powerful baritone and human storytelling, Bartels has earned widespread respect for songs that explore faith, longing, redemption, and the lives of everyday people with honesty and compassion. Raised in the prairie town of Tobias, Nebraska, he has built a devoted following through an authentic songwriting style that blends Americana, Folk, and Country influences.
 
“The minute I heard Evan Bartels perform, I felt every lyric he sang, and I wanted to join his journey,” explains Cindy Mabe, Founder and CEO of Joan of Arc Music. “He is such a needed artist. He paints portraits of yearning for something more, deep rooted in American rural grit and his lyrics connect to the spirit of the journey of being a human.  I am so proud to welcome him to the Joan of Arc Music family, and I can’t wait to see the impact he will continue to make with his music.”
 
“Cindy Mabe is a champion of songs and stories,” shares Bartels. “With her guidance along with the entire Joan of Arc Music team, I truly am standing among giants that I’m inspired by and immensely grateful to work with. I believe to have a lasting and impactful career in this business one of the most important things is being in the right place at the right time. There is no better time than now and there is no better place than Joan of Arc Music.”
 
“Thunder” marks the beginning of a new creative chapter for Bartels who is working with producer Ryan Hewitt (Lumineers, Avett Brothers). He is currently in the studio working on his new album which will be released next year.

About Evan Bartels
Evan Bartels is a Nebraska-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose powerful baritone and deeply human storytelling have made him a distinctive voice in contemporary Americana. Raised in the tiny prairie town of Tobias, Nebraska, a community of just over 100 people, Bartels draws inspiration from rural life, faith, longing, and redemption. Telling stories about ordinary people with extraordinary depth and compassion, he crafts songs that are intimate, emotionally resonant, and unflinchingly honest. Bartels began writing songs, playing guitar, and performing at age 13, honing his craft in a backyard recording space his father built, affectionately known as Coop Studio.
 
Bartels earned national recognition with his 2017 debut album, The Devil, God & Me, and has since grown a devoted audience through Promised Land (2019), Lonesome (2021), and his 2025 EP, To Make You Cry. Recorded live with little more than acoustic guitar and vocals in his handmade cabin outside Nashville, the EP captures the stripped-down honesty and vulnerability that define his work.
 
Known for his compelling live performances and poetic songwriting, Bartels has toured with Charles Wesley Godwin, Brothers Osborne, and Paul Cauthen. He has appeared at major festivals including AmericanaFest, Mile of Music, C2C: Country to Country, BST Hyde Park, and The Long Road Festival. Bartels recently signed with Joan of Arc Records and will release his first single, “Thunder,” on August 14. For more information, visit www.evanbartels.com.
 
About Joan of Arc Music
Joan of Arc Music is a comprehensive 360 entertainment company founded by music industry visionary Cindy Mabe, dedicated to preserving the legacy of country music while championing its future through artist development, label services, publishing, management, TV/film production, and philanthropic impact. Operating through four integrated pillars - Joan of Arc Entertainment, Joan of Arc Studio Works, Joan of Arc Ventures, and Joan of Arc Music Preservation Foundation—the company preserves the roots of American storytelling while fostering a culture where creativity is driven by purpose, craft and truth. Mabe brings decades of proven success developing country music's biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley, among others. Joan of Arc Music has secured a strategic distribution partnership with Warner Records Nashville and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.joanofarcmusic.com.

L to R: Aaron Rice (Rice and Neely), Evan Bartels, Cindy Mabe (Joan of Arc Music), Rico Csabai (Intelligent Noise) | Photo Credit: Seth Holland