Morgan Wade Shares Exclusive Opry NextStage Video with People.com

Watch: People.com Exclusive Premiere of Behind-the-Scenes Photo and Video from
Wade’s NextStage Shoot

New Performances and Interviews Featured All Month on Opry Channels

Opry NextStage artist Morgan Wade has shared an exclusive look at behind-the-scenes photos and video from her NextStage shoot with People.com. As the NextStage artist for June, Wade’s video is part of a-number-of exclusive content pieces to be released this month across all Opry channels and opry.com/NextStage.

Developed by the Grand Ole Opry, NextStage is an artist discovery program that spotlights Country music’s rising talent and highlights one artist per month with featured original content created by Opry Entertainment Groups award-winning team, an Opry performance and support across the Opry Entertainment platforms, which include the Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM Radio, Ole Red and Circle Network.

2021 saw Reckless, Wade’s Thirty Tigers/now Sony Music Nashville debut, and lead single “Wilder Days” topping critical lists from Rolling Stone, TIME, Stereogum, New York Times, Boston Globe, FADER, Tennessean, Whiskey Riff, Billboard, and left The Boot and Taste of Country both calling her, “a once-in-a-decade debut.” She made her Grand Ole Opry debut earlier this year.

With a pulse on what is next in the Country music format and a deep commitment to supporting burgeoning talent, the NextStage program has cemented a strong track record in just three short years. The two previous NextStage classes have featured artists such as Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Riley Green and Tenille Townes who all went on to earn ACM New Male and Female Artist of the Year trophies following their Opry NextStage debuts.

NextStage launched in 2019 with an inaugural class that included Green, Tegan Marie, Townes and Travis Denning. Last year’s class included Priscilla Block, McCollum, Niko Moon, Jameson Rodgers, Hailey Whitters, Wilson and Yola.

About Opry NextStage
Developed by Opry Entertainment Group and the Grand Ole Opry, Opry NextStage, presented by Geico, invests in the discovery of new artists and highlights one up-and-coming artist per month with featured original content, an Opry performance and support across the brand’s platforms to tell their stories and expand their audiences. For nearly a century, the Grand Ole Opry has created opportunities for artists throughout the Country music spectrum to make strong connections with fans and fellow artists – on its stages and across its channels – from terrestrial radio to network television to the digital universe and to Circle Network. Audiences around the world look to the Opry to showcase the very best in Country music.

About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. The Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP). For more information, visit opry.com.

About Morgan Wade
Morgan Wade didn't write to be a sensation, for critical acclaim or massive concert tours. She wrote to speak her truth, to save her own life – and perhaps throw a rope to others struggling with the weight of a world moving too fast, loves where you fall too hard and nights that, good or bad, seem to go on forever. A Blue Ridge Mountain girl willing to put her whole truth out there as an artist without flinching – and as a performer who gives it all away onstage – Wade has a voice The FADER lauds is “like a jagged blade, sharp enough to draw blood but lustrous under the light” while The New York Times declares “she sounds like she’s singing from the depths of history.” The old soul writer understands chaos, compulsion and letting go in a way most people will never experience; with her songs, she brings listeners inside the rollercoaster ride of euphoria, emptiness and exile with a soft touch and deep truth. With her unabashed debut album Reckless, she landed on various Best Album and Songs of 2021 rankings from TIME, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Stereogum, The FADER, Tennessean, Boston Globe, and more. Produced by Jason Isbell + the 400 Unit guitarist Sadler Vaden and Paul Ebersold, the trio worked to create a song cycle that pulled the lean rock of Tom Petty through a modern take on country -- and achieved a No. 1 on SiriusXM The Highway’s Top 30 Countdown with “Wilder Days.” As the acoustic guitar-driven, Top 40 “Days” scales country radio, Reckless (Deluxe Edition), available now, expands the conversation with six additional tracks, including a scalding, heart beating read on Elvis’ Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and desperate “The Night” – Wade’s first release. Having toured with Lucero last fall, she joins Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, and Brooks & Dunn on the road throughout 2022.

GENERATION RADIO ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM SELF-TITLED RELEASE OUT AUGUST 5, 2022

NEW SINGLE & VIDEO, 'WHY ARE YOU CALLING ME NOW?' OUT TODAY

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the upcoming self-titled debut album from Generation Radio, a colossal new rock group centered around the combined talents of Jay Demarcus (Rascal Flatts) and Jason Scheff (longtime lead vocalist of Chicago), on August 5, 2022. Today, the band has released the first single and video from the album, 'Why Are You Calling Me Now?'. Watch the video below.

Fans of classic AOR in the style of Journey and Chicago are going to absolutely lose their minds when they hear Generation Radio's stunning debut.

Pre-order/save "Generation Radio" on CD/LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/genradio

In the beginning of 2020, Generation Radio came together with the intent to form a band with a purpose - to bring classic 80’s rock back to life. As their self-titled debut illustrates, mission accomplished! Two-time Grammy award winning bassist Jay Demarcus of the hugely popular country act Rascal Flatts and Jason Scheff, who was lead vocalist and bass player for the multi-platinum band Chicago for over 30 years, are joined by drummer/vocalist Deen Castronovo (Journey, Revolution Saints) guitarist Chris Rodriguez and guitarist Tom Yankton in Generation Radio.

"This music is the best of all of us. Everyone in this band sings and contributes in a huge way. Jason is not only one of my best friends, but he is also one of my all-time favorite singers, and his performances on this record are stellar. Deen is among the very best drummers in the world, but he is also a world-class singer. In fact, I’m convinced Journey heard him with us, and immediately wanted him back in the band! I’m kidding, of course, but we were fortunate to have him on this 'journey'. Finally, Chris and Yankton are veterans and some of my favorite musicians and singers. Chris and I go back to our early days together in Christian music. It is a true honor to make music with people who you respect so much, and hold in such high regard," says Jay Demarcus.

"My partner Jay [DeMarcus] had the idea to fuse Rascal Flatts with Journey and Chicago, so that's what we did. Jay had several songs over the years that he'd co-written, exhibiting all his influences. There was no surprise he listened to a lot of Journey and Chicago! Those songs became the catalyst for the band and we rounded it out with some songs written specifically for the album that were in keeping with that theme. There's no other way to put it other than when you listen to this record you will hear a beautiful blend of Rascal Flatts meets Journey meets Chicago, not to mention having the best of the best in the production, recording, and mastering department. A team of all current hitmakers," adds Jason Scheff.

Be sure to follow the band on social media (links below) to stay up to date on announcements about live shows, new singles, and of course, the release of the debut album on August 5th.

LINE-UP:

Jay DeMarcus

Jason Scheff

Deen Castronovo

Tom Yankton

Chris Rodriguez

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/GenerationRadioBand

https://www.instagram.com/generationradioband/

https://twitter.com/genradioband

https://www.generationradio.net/

ELI YOUNG BAND’S SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM LOVE TALKING IS AVAILABLE NOW Title Track Continues to Impress at Country Radio, Across Streaming Platforms

With a musical brotherhood spanning two decades and producing four No. 1 hits, six Gold and Platinum/multi-Platinum certifications, a GRAMMY nomination and more, Eli Young Band releases their sixth studio album today, June 3. Love Talking is available everywhere now via The Valory Music Co. Listen HERE.

As CMT declares, “Mike Eli has one of country music’s most distinct voices and after 20 years of playing with the same guys, the band knows how to own any story country music has to tell and stamp it with their signature harmonious country, rock, Texas blend.” That signature stamp is on full display throughout the album, with Eli serving as a cowriter on seven of the nine songs.

“I found such a creative haven in songwriting over the past couple years of uncertainty, so we had more songs to pick from for this album than ever before,” reflects Eli. “When it came time for us to really listen through and narrow it down, we all collectively realized that the songs raising their hands the most were the positive, optimistic ones. That big, uplifting energy is what we needed as a band in that moment – and we understood that our fans were probably needing it, too, so that’s the vibe we hope this album portrays to the world.”

“Love Talking” (Mike Eli, Eric Arjes, Jeffrey East), the title track album opener, is praised by Billboard as an “ultra-romantic” song that “swirls with an irresistible melody and propulsive rhythm.” People also notes that the current radio single follows “the recipe that has thus far resulted in widespread success for the band of brothers” yet still “keep[s] the band fresh.”

The album continues with two songs that gave fans a sneak peek at the new music in recent months. “Lucky For Me” (Mike Eli, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz) showcases EYB’s sound Rolling Stone praises as “backed by force-of-nature passion” over a driving pulse of rapid-fire adoration for an incomparable woman while “Break Up In A Bar” (Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps) offers a three-and-a-half-minute positive twist on ending a relationship via one of the album’s only outside cuts.

Platinum-certified No. 1 single “Love Ain’t” (Ross Copperman, Ashley Gorley, Shane McAnally) serves as the other outside cut. The sixth most-played song of 2020 on the Mediabase chart was also recently performed by the band during the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., airing nationally to over 100 million households on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CW stations throughout the month of June and broadcasting to U.S. troops on the American Forces Network.

The latter half of the album brings what the band cites as a sonic departure on “Chances Are” (Mike Eli, Eric Arjes, Jordan Minton) as “Live With It” (Mike Eli, Josh Osborne, Daniel Ross) offers a fresh way to describe a universal moment in new relationships. Eli calls “Tell Me It Is” (Mike Eli, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins” his most personal on the record, written during the height of the pandemic as he found himself turning to his wife for assurance that all would be okay. Meanwhile, “A Good Thing” (Mike Eli, Eric Arjes, Jeffrey East), meanwhile, has a positive energy reflecting its status as one of the last songs he wrote before things truly shut down in early 2020.

Rounding out the project is an acoustic version of the current single, “Love Talking,” offering a stripped-back take on the song celebrated by American Songwriter as “silky-smooth” to bring the project full circle.

As their Love Talking Tour rolls through the weekend with sold-out shows last night in Dewey Beach, Del. and tonight in Washington, D.C., EYB fans clearly have a lot to celebrate.

For more information, visit www.eliyoungband.com and follow on social media @EliYoungBand.

About Eli Young Band
The musical band of brothers – Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones and Chris Thompson – play their own instruments, write their own songs and cling fast to their Texas roots. The trailblazing group has come a long way since their formation in 2000 at the University of North Texas, with the multi-Platinum hitmakers’ dynamic career thus far producing four chart-topping singles; 3x Platinum “Crazy Girl,” 2x Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” and Platinum “Love Ain’t” and “Drunk Last Night.” “Crazy Girl” also landed as Billboard's No. 1 Country Song of the Year and won the ACM Award for Song of the Year, with EYB also earning multiple award nominations, including from the GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Awards. They have performed on national television shows such as “TODAY,” “Conan,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “FOX & Friends.” While selling out venues from coast-to-coast as strong headliners, EYB has also shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Chris Young, Darius Rucker and Dave Matthews Band.

Wade Bowen Announces 'Somewhere Between The Secret And The Truth' (August 12); Lead Single "Everything Has Your M

Lead Single “Everything Has Your Memory” Out Now; Listen HERE

Full Length Album Follows Recent EP Where Phones Don’t Work; Pre-Order/Pre-Save HERE

A dozen albums already show Wade Bowen’s musical evolution – including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album and an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan Randy Rogers – and yet he continues to prove that his music can’t be constrained by the state line with today’s announcement of his highly anticipated full-length album, Somewhere Between The Secret And The Truth, set for August 12 release via Thirty Tigers. Working with Warner Chappell Music to write and record on retreats to the remote landscape of Texas as well as in Nashville studios, Bowen’s lead single, “Everything Has Your Memory,” is available everywhere now. Listen HERE and pre-order/pre-save the album HERE.

“I went through a big writer’s drought; kind of just being shell shocked from everything, not knowing how to handle it, and then finally came out of that and just had this flood of just wanting to write,” reflects Bowen, who served not only as a cowriter on all 12 songs, but also as a solo producer for the first time in his career. “This reset button really rejuvenated my passion for my entire career, all the way across the board.

“I was trying to find where I fit musically again,” he continues. “I’ve been doing this so long that I feel like I got off track from where I felt I fit – I was all over the place with my songwriting and my career. Ironically enough, COVID really gave me a chance to just turn my brain off a little bit and stop thinking. When I came out on the other side, I really found not only a renewed sense of my music and wanting to get out and play again, but I found a renewed sense of self. I found who I wanted to be as a writer, as a singer, as an artist.”

The resulting project follows his recent six-song EP Where Phones Don’t Work, praised by American Songwriter as “a collection of heartfelt tunes and honest recollections” with lead single “When Love Comes Around” celebrated by Billboard for “[retaining] a newcomer’s energetic fervor, melded with his signature blend of sounds from across the wide spectrum of Texas Music” and honored by MusicRow with a “DISClaimer” Award, noting that the “perennially popular… honky-tonker can always be counted on for country excellence.” MusicRow repeated the honor for follow up “Phones Don’t Work,” describing the track as “a perfect performance.”

Now, with lead single “Everything Has Your Memory,” Bowen offers fans a glimpse at what’s to come with the full-length project this August and reflects his desire to create a project to truly supplement his live set list.

“I love when you finish a song and you feel like, ‘okay, this one is for sure going to make the record,’” he notes. “This one is so melody driven; it’s just singable… the way we produced it and worked it up, it fit perfectly as the opening track and I think it’s a great introduction to what people are going to hear for the rest of the album.

“Not being on the road very much, knowing we were going to come back and be playing a heavy schedule of touring,” he continues, “I really wanted just the simplicity of the songs to really carry themselves and carry the album and lead us all the way through the show; where the simplicity creates these big, massive sounding songs.”

Fans can catch Bowen performing these new songs as well as his extensive catalog of hits at shows across the country this summer.

For more information and to purchase tickets to upcoming tour dates, visit WadeBowen.com and follow on Facebook @TheWadeBowen and Twitter / Instagram @WadeBowen.

About Wade Bowen
Twenty years and some 4,000 shows into his career, the name Wade Bowen has become synonymous with authentic Country music – and for good reason. An artistic descendant of American icons like Guy Clark, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen and more, Bowen is a contemporary link in a Texan chain of roots-rock poets stretching back more than 50 years – yet his ambition never ended at the state line.

Seen as one of the genre’s finest and most genuine modern voices, Bowen’s approach stays rooted in tradition, but also stands on the creative cutting edge. His focus remains on writing unique songs with a literary quality and shifting his sonic territory to match his life, as evidenced by uplifting lead single “Everything Has Your Memory” off his forthcoming album, Somewhere Between The Secret And The Truth, set for release August 12 via Thirty Tigers.

Wielding a knack for direct, poetic songwriting that never panders, Bowen matches his gravel-road growl to an organic sound spanning the whole of Texas and beyond, tapping both country and rock influences. A dozen albums have shown his sonic diversity – including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album and an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan Randy Rogers. Along the way, he’s scored hits and accolades based on quality, not quantity, and continues to perform around 200 nationwide shows each year – including multiple appearances on the venerated Grand Ole Opry stage.

BLACKTOP MOJO Releases Second Music Video in Animated Concept Series, "Darlin I Won't Tell"

Texas Rock Band BLACKTOP MOJO has released their second animated video for their two part compilation series, "Darlin I Won't Tell". Created by front-man MATT JAMES and bassist CATT MURTIS on the porch of the band’s house in Palestine, TX, with an acoustic guitar, "Darlin I Won't Tell" unfolded in Nashville with the help of producer PHILIP MOSLEY. The animated video for "Darlin I Won't Tell" was preceded by "Jealousy / Make Believe" in April.

“From our fourth record, ‘Jealousy/Make Believe’ and ‘Darlin I Won’t Tell’ are sort of a concept album within the album. The three songs flow together as a singular narrative and we wanted to create a striking visual to convey the story. We decided to do something cool that we’ve never done before and make a 3 song animated video to tell this story of heartbreak, murder, and deception.” - BLACKTOP MOJO

Purchase / Stream BLACKTOP MOJO'S Self-Titled Album Online!

Catch BLACKTOP MOJO Live!
06/18 @ Dirty D's (Matt & Catt Acoustic) - Baytown, TX *
08/18 @ Northwoods Rock Rally - Glen Flora, WI *
09/10 @ Scorpions MC Annual Pig Roast - South Lyon, MI *

Click for Additional Dates & Ticketing Information.

Formed in late 2012 by vocalist Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis in the small East Texas town of Palestine, Blacktop Mojo’s fiery blend of sludgy grooves, classic rock guitar riffs, and southern metal shredding falls somewhere between Soundgarden and Lynyrd Skynyrd to form a sound deemed by some as "Texas Grunge". The music draws on a multitude of genres and styles to form a hodgepodge of dirty, heavy rock and roll mixed with sensual and at times even, carnal blues.

After their debut album I Am” in 2014, The band spent a few years cutting their teeth in dive bars, dancehalls, and honky tonks around Texas. In 2017, during the recording of their sophomore record Burn The Ships the guys quit their day jobs, moving into a small house together in Palestine, TX. The house created an unbreakable fellowship between the band and a culture of constant creativity.

Released via their label Cuhmon Records, Burn The Ships yielded two Billboard Top 40 singles on the Mainstream Active Rock charts including “Where The Wind Blows” (#27) and a cover of the Aerosmith classic, “Dream On” (#31). After the album cycle and touring for Burn The Ships concluded, the guys returned home in 2018, where they locked themselves in the band house for six months to write their third record, Under The Sun. The record yielded them another top 40 single in "Can't Sleep" (#27) and the band continued touring in the US through the beginning of 2020.

Locked down with the rest of the world and unable to continue touring, the guys began work on their fourth, self-titled album, which released August 13th, 2021 to rave reviews, reaching #3 on the iTunes Rock Chart and #17 on the all-genre Albums Chart.

Fast-Rising Country Star Dalton Dover Debuts "Hear About A Girl"

SPOTIFY HOT COUNTRY 2022 ARTIST TO WATCH
DALTON DOVER RELEASES “HEAR ABOUT A GIRL”

Georgia-Native Gears Up for CMA Fest Debut Friday, June 10 on the
Chevy Vibes Stage at 12:30pm CT

“We’re in the presence of a master country talent…Make him a star. Now.”
– MusicRow

Named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch, fast-rising star Dalton Dover continues to build on his stand-out year with the release of “Hear About A Girl” via Droptine Recordings, ahead of making his CMA Fest debut next Friday, June 10 on the Chevy Vibes Stage at 12:30pm CT.

“This ride so far has been crazy,” says Dover of releasing 3 songs since October 2021 independently. “Everything I’ve worked for my entire life is happening right before my eyes, and I’ll forever be grateful to everyone for listening, sharing and duetting the music and to the Country community for giving this ole boy from Georgia a real shot. I’m so thankful for each of you. Here’s to dreams coming true, some kick-ass shows and new music!”

Written by Adam Craig, Michael Carter and Jim McCormick, and produced by Matt McV, “Hear About A Girl” showcases the Georgia-native’s dynamic vocals, with MusicRow sharing the song is “beautifully done,” giving him “the space to stretch his range and volume,” while also praising, “We’re the presence of a master country talent when this man sings. Make him a star. Now.”

Today’s release follows his debut songs “You Got A Small Town” and “Baby I Am,” which saw the 23-year-old garnering critical acclaim from Billboard, sharing “he infuses his brand of country with a bluesy intensity,” and earning a spotlight as February’s Country Rookie of the Month. He was also named Country Now “Country Next” artist, sharing “Dover’s country music career may be just beginning, but his star is quickly catching fire.”

Released via industry vet Jim Catino’s Droptine Recordings, Dover hit the ground running with “You Got A Small Town,” as Billboard praised “the song’s tale is lifted by blazing guitar lines and Dover’s soaring vocals, transforming the track into a smoky love letter to small towns,” while MusicRow lauded Dover “displays impressive range and volume on this salute to rural roots,” calling it “an impressive debut, reminiscent of the titanic Luke Combs.”

Ahead of his official CMA Fest debut, Dover will perform Thursday, June 9 at the Spotify House at Ole Red before joining Luke Combs at The Bootlegger’s Tailgate Party presented by Whiskey Jam on July 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Dover is set to release new music throughout the remainder of 2022. For the latest follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

About Dalton Dover
Twenty-three-year-old Dalton Dover first started singing at church as a kid, winning his fifth-grade school talent show performing Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” In that moment Dover’s love of performing was born. By the age of 16 he had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. Enamored with the honesty and storytelling found in country music, Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes” was the first song Dover taught himself to play on guitar. Performances at local bars soon followed along with sharing covers of some of his favorite songs on TikTok. It was there he caught the ear of producer Matt McV and A&R Veteran and founder of Droptine Recordings, Jim Catino, who quickly signed Dover.

Married to his high school sweetheart, Faith, the two have lived in the same rural Georgia small town, population 1,200, all their lives, important for the Dovers to give their two young children, Taylor and Alyiah, the same idyllic childhood they had growing up — the life one finds in a small town. And it’s that pace and familiarity he enjoys so much that he sings about on his debut track “You Got a Small Town.” Produced by McV and available now on Droptine, “You Got A Small Town” earned praise from Billboard, sharing “the song’s tale is lifted by blazing guitar lines and Dover's soaring vocals, transforming the track into a smoky love letter to small towns” with MusicRowcalling it “an impressive debut, reminiscent of the titanic Luke Combs.” With this debut track and follow-up “Baby I Am” earning notable playlisting, Dover was named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch. His latest release “Hear About A Girl” is available now. Dover is set to release new music throughout the remainder of 2022. For the latest follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

ORIGIN - Chaosmos Out Now + Release Track Video For "Cullscape"

Today, Tech-death masters ORIGIN strike again with their new album, Chaosmos. The long-standing outfit celebrates not only a return to Nuclear Blast (World excluding Europe) and Agonia Records (Europe) but also rings in their 25th year.

Listen to the album Chaosmos on all streaming platforms here: https://geni.us/Origin-Chaosmos
Pick up the album Chaosmos on CD, vinyl and cassette here: https://www.originofficial.com/chaosmos

ORIGIN's Paul Ryan comments, "ORIGIN is super excited about releasing our latest album CHAOSMOS to our friends and fans worldwide! We've been on the road for a month now and would like to say thanks to everyone for all the support and positive feedback on each of the singles we've already released! We can't wait for everyone to experience the album as a whole - enjoy CHAOSMOS!"

Watch the ORIGIN track video for "Cullscape" below.

The band is currently on their "Chaosmos" North American Tour with ABYSMAL DAWN as direct support. Tickets for the tour are available at https://www.originofficial.com/tour

View the remaining list of dates below:
6/03/2022 Dantes - Portland, OR
6/04/2022 El Corazon - Seattle, WA
6/05/2022 Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC CANADA
6/07/2022 The Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB CANADA
6/08/2022 Dickens - Calgary, AB CANADA
6/09/2022 The Exchange - Regina, SK CANADA
6/10/2022 Good Hill - Winnipeg, MB CANADA
6/11/2022 The Caboose - Minneapolis, MN
6/12/2022 Crucible - Madison, WI
6/13/2022 Wildwood - Iowa City, IA
6/14/2022 Bigs Bar - Sioux Falls, SD
6/15/2022 The Bottleneck - Lawrence, KS

ORIGIN re-tapped Kansas City-based studio guru Rob Rebeck (UNMERCIFUL, VÄNLADE) to engineer, produce and mix Chaosmos. The production team holed up in GFM Recording Studios in Blue Springs, Missouri, and Chapter 2 Recording in Lenexa, Kansas, over 14 days. Robeck worked the mix over four days, while Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves in Queens, New York, mastered Chaosmos in two. Santiago Jaramillo, Triple Seis Design created the cover artwork.

Chaosmos is available in the following formats from Nuclear Blast:

• CD Jewel

• Vinyl

  • Orange & Blue Galaxy (Limited to 1000)

  • Orange Swirl (Decibel Magazine exclusive limited to 200)

• Orange Tinted Cassette (Limited to 200)

Order your copy of Chaosmos, here: https://www.originofficial.com/chaosmos

The Lucid Release "Maskronaut" Video to Support Cancer Awareness!

The Lucid, featuring vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), bassist David Ellefson (ex Megadeth), guitarist Drew Fortier, and drummer Mike Heller have released their music video for "Maskronaut", a track from their debut self-titled album released October 15 via SpoilerHead Records. The video was directed by Michael Sarna.

Watch "Maskronaut" below.

In conjunction with the video release, the band are also aiming to help raise awareness for testicular cancer after their guitarist, Drew Fortier had been diagnosed with the disease last month. He is currently recovering from surgery and waiting to hear results back from pathology as well as next steps.

The Lucid along with Brynn Arens (Flipp) have set up a Gofundme page to help Fortier with medical costs during this time. Please donate here: https://gofund.me/858a5084

Fortier states,
"You truly never know with these things. I wanted to make this public to help raise awareness with this type of cancer because it literally came on out of nowhere. I'm thankful for all the support and I want to give a big thank you to Dr. Masterson and his team at Indiana University for being true rock stars in their field."

Ellefson adds,
"We always felt 'Maskronaut' was a special song, even more so with the video. In light of recent circumstances with Drew's health, we agreed this was the right time to release something uplifting and positive heading into the summer."

"Maskronaut" was produced by Michael Sarna & David Ellefson, and apart from the band, stars Kyle & Ashleigh Abbott along with Alyson Montez.

The album, produced by Mike Heller and mixed and mastered by Lasse Lammert, is out now streaming on all platforms. Physical copies can be purchased at: lucidofficial.com

Signed vinyl copies will be shipped out next month due to a shipping error with the signed inserts.

The Lucid are a four piece hard rock band featuring vocalist Vinnie Dombroski
(Sponge), guitarist/filmmaker/actor Drew Fortier, Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson, and drummer Mike Heller (Malignancy, Raven, Fear Factory). The band formed in early 2020 initiated by demos from Fortier and Heller which caught the attention of frequent Fortier collaborator David Ellefson who joined the fold along with Sponge frontman Vinnie Dombroski to complete the lineup. The Lucid's debut self-titled album was released October 15 and features 9 heavy hitting and emotionally charged tracks showcasing this eclectic quartet's unique sonic approach.

The Lucid Online:

Official Website

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

The Lucid Contact Info:

Press: Shauna O'Donnell - sobandpromos@gmail.com

Radio: Jody Best- Bestbetpromo@yahoo.com

General inquiries - maggotwind@gmail.com

BLACKWATER DROWNING Premiere Music Video for "Mortal Coil" via Ghost Cult Magazine

North Carolina's Blackwater Drowning have released the second single from their upcoming full-length album. The melodic death metal outfit is proud to share a new music video for the song "Mortal Coil" .

The debut LP from Blackwater Drowning, 'Sonder//'Satori', will see a July 8, 2022 via Blood Blast Distribution.

Speaking about the music video for "Mortal Coil", the band comments:

“Thematically, this song speaks to the visceral desire to look beyond the mere physical aspects of this world and into the elements beyond our understanding. The video takes a hard, metaphorical look at breaking the binds that entrap us in the cyclical thought patterns that do not serve us. We used the rope art of Shibari to visually illustrate the concept of these intangible ties that affix us all to the mortal plane. The rope art was beautifully executed by local artist Devin Parker of Parker Rope Works, and the video was masterfully captured by videography legend Sabrina Lee.”

PRE-ORDER 'SONDER//SATORI' HERE

BLACKWATER DROWNING - 2022 Live Shows

6/11 - Piedmont, SC @ Tribbles

6/17 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero (w/ Suffocation)

8/13 - Battle Creek, MI @ 2022 Michigan Metal Fest

About Blackwater Drowning:

BLACKWATER DROWNING is a five-piece US melodic death metal band from North Carolina. Formed in 2014 by singer Morgan Riley and guitarist Jeremy Bennett, the band is completed by guitarist Ron Dalton Jr., bassist Aria Novi, and drummer Chris Peavy.

Since the band’s inception, BLACKWATER DROWNING has recorded two EPs and supported iconic acts such as SOULFLY, JINJER, OTEP, and LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE. During the challenges of the pandemic, the band wrote and recorded its soon-to-be-released first full-length album at Blackplate Productions in Dunn, NC with Jon Berrier and Garrett Barefoot. Titled ‘Sonder//Satori’;, the album consolidates the band's dynamic and melodic death metal prowess. 

In reflecting on the band’s origins, bassist Aria Novi offers, “We felt like the term ‘blackwater’ represented both darkness and rebirth. We added drowning to convey the idea that the darkness could be all-consuming, and that one could, in fact, lose themselves entirely to that darkness”.

With lyrics that confront injustice, offer social commentary, and explore the metaphysical, the themes that drive the band are as dynamic as the sound itself. Creating a hybrid of blackened rasping, emotive melodies, brutal and savage assaults that transcend to heavy grooves and death metal soundscapes, BLACKWATER DROWNING offer a sound that stands alongside acts such THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SOILWORK and DARKEST HOUR. 

BLACKWATER DROWNING is:

Morgan Riley - Vocals

Aria Novi - Bass & Vocals

Jeremy Bennett - Guitar

Ron Dalton - Guitar

BLACKWATER DROWNING Online:

https://www.blackwaterdrowning.com/

https://www.facebook.com/blackwaterdrowning/

https://www.instagram.com/blackwaterdrowning

Manchester art-rock outfit WEIMAR present 'Soho Rain' single from debut album 'Dancing On A Volcano'

“Perhaps the most important band to come out of Manchester since Magazine” – Aural Delights

“Emphatic execution of highly observant songs informed by life’s surreal and unnerving experiences... Guitars jangle, jolt and drive emotion in equal measure” – Louder Than War

"Awesome... a side order of alternative artifice, artistry and Avant Garde with your pop-rock" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

“An eclectic smorgasbord of elements weaved together in an un-assimilative refreshing feat of ingenuity” – AnR Factory

"Highly intriguing... riveting nostalgic air but equally an instant surge of fresh endeavour and tempting" ~ Ringmaster Review

Manchester indie rockers Weimar present 'Soho Rain', the first single from their debut album 'Dancing On a Volcano'. A wistful torch ballad paying homage to a district of London, whose former culture has been long eroded. The song features a guest appearance on sax by rising artist Finola.

Inspired by the real-life stories of former Soho sex workers, it carries a strong message of inner resilience and the ability to overcome hardship, addiction and personal struggle. This is also an affectionate homage to the dying culture of old Soho and the many artistic and cultural movements that emerged from London's seediest square mile.

Weimar (pronounced Vy-marr) is a four-piece made up of vocalist/ guitarist / songwriter Aidan Cross (The Bacillus, Black Light Mutants), bassist John Armstrong (The Speed Of Sound), drummer Anthony ‘Eddy’ Edwards (The Deceased) and guitarist Stephen Sarsen (Frank Is Dead, Playground).

"Soho Rain explores themes of nostalgia for the bygone past amidst gentrification and cultural erosion, and heartache, loss and love within the seedy backstreets of the urban metropolis - themes recurrent throughout Weimar's album. The lyrics tell of a former Soho sex worker's visit to her old haunting ground as the neighbourhood is slowly gentrified, reflecting on the hardship she faced during her years in the sex trade, the strength she subsequently gained and how the experience shaped the person she is today," says Aidan Cross.

Comprised of 12 tracks exploring an eclectic range of styles and moods, the album will be released on June 24th via German Shepherd Records, following the 2-track single 'The Girls of LA' and New Order-esque B-side 'Transatlantic Confusion'.

Produced by Adam Crossley and Chris Guest of Vibratone Sound Studio, the cover art for this single was created by acclaimed artist and writer BrianGorman. The art-rock quartet's output embraces post-punk to no wave, cabaret, psychedelia, alternative folk and gothic rock, blended in a distinctive fusion.

Since forming in 2016 and hitting the live circuit, Louder Than War named Weimar amongst its 50 Bands To Watch for 2019, the year they debuted the single 'John Doe / Curse the Songs', followed by 'Marvel To The State / Undesirable Master'. Having worked with legendary post-punk producer Simon ‘Ding’ Archer, they've also played with Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) and goth legends Skeletal Family.

'Dancing On A Volcano' takes the listener on an unpredictable excursion with songs exploring socio-political and personal challenges of our modern age, with themes ranging from gentrification and cultural erosion, unsavoury characters masquerading as respectable public figures, the grit beneath the glamour of society, the contrast between polished façades and the decadence within. Through its maelstrom of musical styles and influences, this album paints a brutal and honest picture of human nature and culture in the context of the 2020s.

On June 3rd, 'Soho Rain' will be available exclusively via Bandcamp, where the 'Dancing On A Volcano' LP (out June 24th) can be pre-ordered. It will be released everywhere, including Spotify and Apple Music via German Shepherd Record and also on CD via Marlene's Hat Records.

ALBUM CREDITS
Written by John Armstrong, Aidan Cross, Anthony Edwards, Stephen Sarsen, Johann Kloos
Produced, mixed & mastered by Adam Crossley and Chris Guest
Recorded at Vibratone Sound Studio, Manchester
Cover Art by Brian Gorman
John Armstrong - Bass
Aidan Cross - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Anthony 'Eddy' Edwards - Drums
Johann Kloos - Lead Guitar
Bob Dinn - Trumpet and flugelhorn ('The Sociopath')
Finola - Saxophone ('Soho Rain', 'Polished Decay', 'Hunter’s Moon')
Chris Guest - Keyboards ('Soho Rain', 'Faded Queen Of The Night')
Loop-Aznavour - Theremin ('I Smashed The Looking Glass')
Susan O’Shea - Keyboards ('The Hangers-On')

Keep up with Weimar
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Liverpool's Ernest Moon return with 'Unkind', previewing sophomore LP ‘Skipping To Maloo’

"These Liverpudlians make a great entry, wetting sonic appetites for more of their awesome nonsense... lyrical wit as entertaining as the Sultans of Ping at the best of times" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Hypnotic... Poignant... wholly addictive" ~ Peek-a-Boo Magazine

"Blend of the profound and the profane, the witty and the wise" ~ Dancing About Architecture

Liverpool-based indie rock outfit Ernest Moon will be releasing their new album 'Skipping to Maloo' on June 15, offering us a preview of the lead single 'Unkind' in the meantime.

Ernest Moon are Steven Doran and Brian Murphy, two highly creative songsters with a gift for wise cracks and impactful one-liners, brought together by a liking for eggs on toast. They offer lush lyrics, heavy hands and a rat-arsed sincerity. Their sound has been described as pushy pop, "filling the gap between pretentious lyrical art and bog standard pop music".

This album was recorded and mixed in the past few years during lockdowns at Liverpool's Ark Recording Studios by Steve Powell (Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band) and Rory Ballantyne. Their songs are as meandering in style and sound as their musical taste, drawing on influences such as The Blockheads, Arab Strap, Talking Heads and The Specials.

"The song 'Unkind' was born out of a chord progression that came to me over time. The mood of these chords and the sway of a slow 6/8 rhythm seemed to suggest the ardent theme and lyrics," says Brian Murphy.

"The song starts with general statements we are told and subsequently live by. The later verse moves from the general to the personal and my own moods and desires. I wanted the chorus to be as simply written as possible. A innocent plea in a narcissistic age."

Since forming in 2017, Ernest Moon has released two EPs, debuting with their 'Ba-jesus' EP, recorded at Orphan Recording in Dublin with Peter Ashmore and Gavin Glass (Paul Brady, John Grant, Lisa Hannigan, Mundy), followed by the electric crack 6-track collection entailed in the 'UH' EP, released in 2019 and recorded in Barcelona by Marc Antoli.

Previous to that, Brian and Steve supplied the guitars and words for a now-defunct band called Betty Backskuttle, a band they say was infamously vain and famously unfriendly.

Unkind' may be obtained via Bandcamp, where the 'Skipping to Maloo' LP can also be pre-ordered. As of June 15, it will be available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music and Spotify.

CREDITS
Written by and performed by Brian Murphy and Steven Doran
Recorded & mixed at Ark Studios, Liverpool
Recorded & mixed by Rory Ballantyne and Steven Powell
Drums by Jake Woodward
Strings and vocals by Amy Chalmers and Vicky Reid
Cover artwork and promo photography by Tommy Wood

Keep up with Ernest Moon
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Paris Music Corp. dishes up soulful Austin electronica on 'Here It Is' from eponymous LP

"A confident slice of ambient keyboard creativity" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"An enchanting, mainly uplifting collection of tracks that flow together well and are full of chill to invigorating atmospheres. Original and unique, this ‘Paris Music Corp.’ album creates a universe of its own – one that we definitely urge you to experience for yourself" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Gentle and beguiling, yet creative, forward-thinking and adventurous" ~ The Swindonian

"Weaves a cinematic realm to immerse within but equally a corporeal catchiness... With a Mick Karn meets Gary Numan hue to the darker edge of its ethereal suggestion" ~ Ringmaster Review

On a steadfast role of dishing out a blend of electronic bliss and the cool breeze of chill, Austin native John Andrew Paris, a.k.a. Paris Music Corp. presents his latest single 'Here It Is', a deep soul-tinged fluid fantasy-inspired offering from his recently-released self-titled album.

"The pandemic was at its worst and the George Floyd protests were hitting hard. I’m a person who is at his best when things are at their worst so I got busy," explains Paris.

This single represents a new facet to the 14-track long-player, following up the lead track 'Light Speed' and subsequent single 'Almost Lost'. His first record in half a decade, this collection is a much welcome sonic diary, much welcome since his debut 'Rewind' album was released in 2017.

John Andrew Paris has spent decades creating music and collaborating with numerous artists across the Austin music scene, including Arthur Brown (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, perhaps best known for his hit single 'Fire'), as well as DJ Rev Kathy Russell, DJ Lucas Ray, Catastrophe Ballet, Le Reve, Life's Eyes, Beast of Eden, OBOYO and Don Wigwam.

Influenced by the likes of Mick Karn, Pink Floyd, Gary Numan, Tim Hecker, Casino Versus Japan and Miles Davis, John Andrew Paris has also scored 2 independent films - the historical documentary 'Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King', also released as an album, and the short horror film 'Spectral Wind'. He has also created a clever electronic rework of 'Lord of the Dance' for the Austin Christmas Collection Album.

“I wrote, recorded, and mastered this album in my home studio in Austin. While I have since relocated to Brownsville, this IS an Austin, TX record,” says John Andrew Paris.

"Most of it was conceived during the pandemic. Some pieces pre-dated the pandemic in an embryonic state, but 2020 is when I got down to the business of getting those early pieces completed and the new ones written. My inspiration for these pieces is that you never really know when you will pass on so you best be doing your greatest now."

Cinematic and ethereal, Paris Music Corp. music is ambient and spacey electronica. Often with elements of 80’s darkwave and ambient soundscapes, his trademark sound includes heavily processed guitar and bass instruments locked into layered loops and further manipulated using software. Also employing live hand percussion, these dense soundscapes take the listener on a sonic journey to otherworldly places.

The 'Paris Music Corp.' album is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music and Spotify. It can also be ordered directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

Keep up with Paris Music Corp.
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STONED JESUS Premieres New Song, "Porcelain"

Ukrainian sludge rock trio STONED JESUS is now releasing a brand new song, "Porcelain!" The song and visualizer, which was created by the band, can be found below.

Lead vocalist and guitarist Igor Sydorenko comments: "'Porcelain' was one of the last songs I brought to my bandmates for the upcoming album, and they loved it instantly! In fact, we all loved this track so much we decided we'd play it live even before the album's out, so now it makes all the sense releasing it as a single. People told me it sounds like 2000s PORCUPINE TREE covering 2010s SWANS but to me it's just another amazing chapter in the STONED JESUS songbook. Hope you'll enjoy it too!"

The song is taken from the band’s new upcoming album, for which the details will be revealed at a later date. Stay tuned!

"Porcelain" can be pre-saved across streaming platforms HERE.

For frequent updates on the recordings and the band in general, check out STONED JESUS's Facebook or Instagram! 

Formed by Igor Sydorenko in Kyiv in 2009, STONED JESUS quickly progressed beyond their tongue-in-cheek moniker. The Ukrainian trio's second full length "Seven Thunders Road" converged doom, prog and grunge in their own recognizable way and the album's centrepiece, 13-min long "I'm the Mountain", boasts 15 million plays on YouTube.

STONED JESUS's next LP "The Harvest" sounded like a blend of MASTODON, PORCUPINE TREE and SOUNDGARDEN, and their charismatic live shows and relentless touring schedule helped to double and then triple their fanbase in mere months.

While being integral to the European psychedelic rock scene STONED JESUShelped popularize, creatively STONED JESUS never stopped pushing the envelope, taking influences for their newer material from such diverse acts like SWANS, THE CURE, KING CRIMSON and DEFTONES.

Line-up:
Lead-Vocals and Guitar: Igor Sydorenko
Bass and backing vocals: Sergii Sliusar
Drums and backing vocals: Dmytro Zinchenko

Links:
instagram.com/stonedjesusband
http://facebook.com/stonedjesusband
twitter.com/stonedjesusband
youtube.com/c/StonedJesus
stonedjesus.bandcamp.com


Pre-save: https://orcd.co/stonedjesus-porcelain

THE DEAD DAISIES SET TO RADIATE SOME HEAT WITH NEW SINGLE

Metaverse Cinematic Showcases Daisy and The Daisies Digital Offspring

‘Radiance’ is the first single from The Dead Daisies' upcoming new album set for release in August. The band have been writing and recording over the last couple of months in Los Angeles with esteemed producer Ben Grosse at the Mix Room studios.

A thunderous opening, sets the pace for ‘Radiance’, an eclectic, heavy rock track. The riff digs deep into a 1970's vibe originally created in the industrious heartland of England. With Glenn Hughes powering vocal, towering above the musical storm provided by the twin guitars of Doug Aldrich and David Lowy and hugely earthshaking drums from Brian Tichy you better set the dial to eleven for this one!

“‘Radiance’ was the first song we wrote for the album and wanted to address a universal awakening with the lyrical content. Musically it’s heavy on groove and movement.” – Glenn Hughes

On June 3rd the Daisies hit Europe for the summer where they’ll tear up stages with Judas Priest, Foreigner and Whitesnake, and hitting coveted festivals such as Graspop (Belgium), Hellfest and God Save The Kouign Fest (France), Masters Of Rock Festival (Czech Republic) and the Time To Rock Festival (Sweden), along with a string of killer headline shows.

Returning to the Daisies fold is drummer extraordinaire Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Foreigner), uniting with Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion), Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio) and David Lowy(MINK, Red Phoenix), so prepare for a massive dose of undiluted rock on their EU Summer tour.

“I’m excited for everyone to hear ‘Radiance’, a little slab of new Daisies rock! It’s been a lot of fun recording with Doug, Glenn and David, and now I’m psyched to throw down live with the guys! Hope to see you all out there on tour this year!” - Brian Tichy

The meta cinematic for ‘Radiance’ will transport you into a parallel universe with the Daisies' digital offspring, The Meta Daisies. Accompanying them in this new dimension is their guardian Daisy at the helm. ‘Radiance’ will give you a taste of what’s to come in the Daisyland Metaverse.

‘Radiance’ will premiere on https://blabbermouth.net/ on June 2nd with the Daisies' younger and more powerful Avatars. Now, this is taking things to the next level and another first for rock band – The Dead Daisies!

“Well new music coming… we have a very unique and interesting song here called ‘Radiance’. Different than we have written before….It’s the first off our next album so crank it up!” - Doug Aldrich

ROCK IS INDEED ALIVE & WELL!!!

Listen, stream and download ‘Radiance’ here:
https://thedeaddaisies.com/daisies-radiance/

TABOO RELEASES FIRST SINGLE 'FLAMES'

AVAILABLE NOW ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES

DEBUT ALBUM DUE THIS FALL ON FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

TOUR DATES FORTHCOMING

As previously announced, Frontiers Music Srl has signed a new Danish hard rock band TABOO, who will release their self-titled debut album via the label this fall. Taboo features vocalist Christoffer Stjerne, who also fronts the band H.E.R.O., and guitarist Ken Hammer, who rock fans around the world will recognize as a founding member of the beloved hard rock institution Pretty Maids. Based out of Copenhagen, Denmark, Taboo's songs are stuffed with classic heavy riffing and super melodic hooks with a dose of modernity. Today, the band has released their first single, 'Flames'. Stream it on your preferred streaming service HERE: https://orcd.co/tabooflames or jump straight below.

With their musical union, Taboo became the musical playground for two of Denmark's most experienced and powerful musicians. The powerhouse duo of Christoffer and Ken won’t let rock fans down when they release their self-titled debut album later this year, as the first taste of the album, 'Flames' no doubt proves. 

Taboo are currently booking live dates, which will be announced soon. Follow the band on social media to stay up to date about news regarding the album and live shows. 

Band:

Christoffer Stjerne - Vocals, Various Instrumentation

Ken Hammer - Guitars, Various Instrumentation

ARONIOUS Release Lyric Video for New Single "Descent of Inanna"

New Album 'Irkalla' out August 12th via The Artisan Era

Wisconsin-based Prog-Death metal quintet ARONIOUS are back with a new full-length studio effort. The follow-up to their 2020 album 'Perspicacity', the band's sophomore LP, 'Irkalla', will see an August 12th, 2022 release via The Artisan Era. To give fans a first taste of the new record, the band has released the first single, titled "Descent of Inanna", along with a lyric video for the track that can be seen below.

'Irkalla' marks the return of founding guitarist Brandon Brown to the lineup - this time manning lead vocal duties, along with the addition of new drummer Kevin Paradis and session bassist Andrew Kim.

Speaking about their new album, 'Irkalla', the band comments:

"Irkalla in Babylonian mythology is known as the underworld, which we found to be a fitting title for the dismal, dissonant, destructive, and technical sound of the music. The lyrical themes revolve around the arc of the ancient Sumerian epic, The Descent of Inanna, which calls attention to various correlated topics, such as the Sumerian Gods, their backstories, and Inanna’s odyssey to and from the underworld. This album is also the first to feature our new vocalist Brandon Brown, our new drummer Kevin Paradis and Andrew Kim on session bass.

Mixing was done by Nick Weyers and mastering was done by Marc Birr of Carp Town Studios. The songs you will hear on this album are for the most part about 4-6 years in the making, the oldest of which being the song ‘Negeltu’ which was written in 2016. These songs were originally intended to be used for Ryan Brumlic and Nick Weyers’ side project that was also named ‘Irkalla’, but since that project didn’t quite pan out, we figured that it sounded enough like Aronious to use as our next album. This worked out in our favor because the album ‘Irkalla’ really sounds like a more refined, intense and mature follow-up to the sound on our previous album ‘Perspicacity’. There’s no sugar coating it. We are confident this album will destroy you. Enjoy!"

About ARONIOUS:

Aronious is a technical dissonant death metal band originating from the coldest depths of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Rising from these depths, Aronious is comprised of Brandon Brown on vocals, Ryan Brumlic on guitar, Nick Weyers on guitar, Jason Bouwer on bass, and Kevin Paradis on drums. Brandon Brown is a founding member of the band and was actually initially our other guitarist, but had taken a break from Aronious during his move to Kentucky. After our previous vocalist (Zach Earley) recently left the band, it only made sense to bring Brandon Brown back to the fold as our vocalist after hearing his vocal work in his project Klexos. Ryan Brumlic guitarist and other founding members of the band continue to meticulously compose songs of a dissonant and technical nature along with guitarist Nick Weyers. The two have since proven to be an integral part of Aronious’ overall sound, and provide a strong foundation through their compositions together. Bassist Jason Bouwer is a fairly new band member that has shown he is more than capable of providing a sturdy backbone to the music rhythmically and sonically. His mindful ear and attention to detail when composing his bass parts truly adds a new flavor to our music that we are confident all our current and new fans will enjoy. Kevin Paradis serves as our new official drummer, whom we think fits our sound perfectly. Kevin’s tastefulness and skill behind the drum kit impressed us so much, not just in the way of speed, but in how he accents each beat and riff we throw his way. With this, we finally feel that Aronious has never had a more strong and promising future.

ARONIOUS is:

Brandon Brown - Vocals

Ryan Brumlic - Guitar, Keyboard/Synth, Backing Vox

Nick Weyers - Guitar

Kevin Paradis - Drums

Andrew Kim - Session Bass

ARONIOUS Online:

https://www.facebook.com/aroniousmetal

https://www.instagram.com/aroniouswi/

https://aronious.bandcamp.com/music

Mackenzie Carpenter Signs With G Major Management

Photo Credit: Jami-Lyn Fehr

With her honey-smoked whisper and lingering delivery, 22-year-old Mackenzie Carpenter has been taking her time establishing a foundation as a songwriter ahead of her first release on The Valory Music Co., “Can’t Nobody,” which debuted last week as a SiriusXM Highway Find. On the heels of that release, the Athens, Ga. native now signs with G Major Management for representation.

Acoustically grounded and leaning into live musicians, she worked with producer Brandon Hood to dial in her sound. “I always wanted to be a country music singer,” the young woman who co-wrote Lily Rose’s “Villain” confesses with a laugh. “There are videos of me at age six, going, ‘I’m Mackenzie and I want to be a singer.’ And that was always the dream.”

“I first discovered Mackenzie when Nicolle Galyon shared a song they had written together and it stopped me in my tracks,” notes G Major Management founder Virginia Bunetta. “The authenticity in her songwriting and the vision she has for herself as an artist is a breath of fresh air. She is beyond her years in both intelligence and chops. We are so excited to welcome her to the G Major family.”

Wistful, but accepting that some things are too good to be true, the lithe songwriter evokes Deana Carter in her prime. With “Can’t Nobody,” the first glimpse at her full-length debut in the works now, she introduces a fresh-faced take on being young, being wise and being alive. Employing a slow-strummed guitar, a quiet high hat against her tumbling alto, Carpenter paints a picture of the picture-perfect Romeo who’s ultimately more heartbreaker than happily ever after:

Can’t nobody write a song like Dolly
Can’t no whiskey get me tipsy like Jack
Can’t nobody raise hell like Dale, comin’ down that last lap
Can’t nobody knock ’em out like Rocky
And nobody rocks ’em like Daisy Duke
Can’t nobody love June like Johnny
Can’t nobody break a heart like you

For more information, visit MackenzieCarpenterMusic.com and follow on socials @MackCarpMusic.

About Mackenzie Carpenter
Hailing from Athens, Ga., Mackenzie Carpenter is a singer/songwriter whose soulful Country tone was honed by singing in her local church as a kid. She was inspired by her dad to begin writing songs while her two older brothers taught her how to play guitar. Her musical upbringing led her to attend Belmont University in Nashville where she immediately immersed herself into the local songwriting community. Her first cut as a songwriter, “Villain,” landed at No. 1 on the iTunes Country chart. She recently signed to Big Machine Label Group’s The Valory Music Co. and her debut single “Can’t Nobody” is playing on SiriusXM’s The Highway. Mackenzie is building a fanbase online and on the road having already opened for Parker McCollum, Craig Campbell, Ryan Hurd and Conner Smith. She is currently in the studio recording her debut project and will open for Jake Owen on tour this fall.

About G Major Management
Founded by industry veteran Virginia Bunetta in 2013 in partnership with Live Nation, at G Major Management Bunetta and her team oversee the career of CMA and ACM winning, GRAMMY-nominated artist Thomas Rhett as well as rising singer-songwriter Mackenzie Carpenter. Additionally, Bunetta oversees signings and operation of Home Team Publishing, a joint venture with Thomas Rhett, his father Rhett Akins and Warner Chappell, whose roster includes Parker Welling and Conner Smith.

Bullet For My Valentine Release "Stitches" Video — WATCH

Bullet For My Valentine will release a deluxe version of their current, self-titled album on August 5 via Spinefarm/Search and Destroy. This extended release features four brand new tracks, plus "Stitches," a song previously only available as a Japanese exclusive. Watch the video below.

The vinyl arrives on November 11, featuring five additional tracks.

The band's self-titled album — their seventh — finds them at their most visceral. Pre-order the deluxe here.

PRE-ORDER HERE

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Brand of Sacrifice Release Reworking of "Demon King" Feat. Ryo Kinoshita

Currently On US Tour With Thy Art Is Murder, After The Burial and Currents

Upcoming US Tour With As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel, Shadow Of Intent and Ov Sulfur

Special One-Off Show In Anaheim, Ca With Spiritbox and Dayseeker Just Announced

Tickets Available At BrandOfSacrifice.com

Speaking on the reworking of "Demon King", BRAND OF SACRIFICE frontman, Kyle Anderson adds

"We're long-time fans of Ryo's work and I knew we had to team up together for this track. Ryo did a lot of new things on this tune he hasn't done before on any of his other songs, and it's incredibly heavy. His vocals have always been extremely aggressive and energetic, and I'm so excited for BOS fans to hear this new spin on Demon King

"Demon King" is taken from BRAND OF SACRIFICE's sophomore album, 'Lifeblood' which was released in March of last year. The new reworking of the track comes accompanied by a full merch drop which is available now from BrandOfSacrifice.com

Lifeblood' was hotly tipped as an album of the year contender last year. The album debuted on the Top 10 of the iTunes Rock chart in Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa and Australia and debuted on the Top 10 of the iTunes All Genre chart in the US, Canada and Ireland. It also charted across 8 separate Billlboard charts.

#1 Top New Artist Albums

#6 Current Hard Music Albums

#7 Current Independent Albums

#10 Current Rock Albums

#14 Billboard Heatseekers

#23 Billboard Vinyl Albums

#26 Billboard Top Current Album Sales

#45 Billboard Top 100 Album Sale

It also earned the band a JUNO nomination for the Metal/Hard Music Album Of The Year Award.

They followed the album release with the release of a new track, "Enemy" feat. Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, back in August. The release came complete with a cinematic short film, a manga graphic novel and special edition vinyl that sold out almost immediately and a limited edition vinyl variant sold exclusively via Revolver that sold out on pre-orders. They also released a reworking of album title track, "Lifeblood" feat. Will Ramos of Lorna Shore.

Most recently, the band worked with We Came As Romans on the ferocious reimagining of their song "Darkbloom (Reimagined)".

'Lifeblood' has clocked up 25 million streams since its release. With the official videos for singles "Demon King" "Lifeblood' "Animal" and "Altered Eyes" clocking up 1.95 million views. Find the album on your streaming platform of choice here.

BRAND OF SACRIFICE have a packed summer of touring ahead of them. Currently on tour with Thy Art Is Murder, After The Burial and Currents until June 18th. They will then hit the road with As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel and Shadow Of Intent from June 24 - July 17th. And finally, just announced yesterday, the band will be playing a very special one-off show at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, CA on August 24th with Spiritbox and Dayseeker - proceeds from the VIP packages for this show will be donated to Headband For Science a new 501 C3 founded by SiriusXM's Jose Mangin.

Tour w/ Thy Art Is Murder, After the Burial & Currents:

May 25 - Baltimore, Md. @ Soundstage

May 26 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ TLA

May 27 - Rochester, N.Y. @ Anthology

May 28 - Worcester, Mass. @ The Palladium

May 29 - New York, N.Y. @ Irving Plaza

May 31 - Montreal, Quebec @ Club Soda

June 01 - Toronto, Ontario @ The Opera House

June 02 - London, Ontario @ London Music Hall

June 03 - Detroit, Mich. @ St. Andrew's Hall

June 04 - Cleveland, Ohio @ House of Blues

June 05 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Roxian Theater

June 07 - Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Elevation

June 08 - Ft. Wayne, Ind. @ Piere's

June 09 - Columbus, Ohio @ The King of Clubs

June 10 - Chicago, Ill. @ House of Blues

June 11 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ Skyway Theater

June 12 - Sauget, Ill. @ Pop's

June 14 - Denver, Colo. @ Summit Music Hall

June 15 - Salt Lake City, Utah @ The Complex

June 17 - Seattle, Wash. @ The Crocodile

June 18 - Portland, Ore. @ Bossanova Ballroom

Dates w/ As I Lay Dying, Whitechapel & Shadow of Intent:

June 24 - Sayreville, N.J. @ Starland Ballroom *

June 25 - Hartford, Ct. @ Webster Theater *

June 26 - Elmira, N.Y. @ The L *

June 27 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Roxian *

June 29 - Louisville, Ky. @ Paristown Hall *

June 30 - Columbus, Ohio @ Kemba Live *

July 01 - Grand Rapids, Mich. @ The Intersection *

July 02 - Ft. Wayne, Ind. @ Pierre's *

July 05 - Moline, Ill. @ The Rust Belt *

July 06 - Green Bay, Wis. @ EPIC Event Center *

July 07 - Omaha, Neb. @ Admiral *

July 08 - Des Moines, Iowa @ Val Air *

July 10 - Billings, Mont. @ Zoo Montana *

July 11 - Great Falls, Mont. @ The Newburry *

July 12 - Spokane, Wash. @ Knitting Factory *

July 14 - Grand Junction, Colo. @ Mesa Theater *

July 15 - Colorado Springs, Colo. @ Sunshine Studios *

July 16 - Wichita, Kan. @ The Wave *

July 17 - Oklahoma City, Okla. Diamond Ballroom *

Dates w/ Spiritbox & Dayseeker:

Aug 24 - Anaheim, CA. House of Blues

Tickets and further info from BrandofSacrifice.com

What the press are saying about 'Lifeblood'

"'Lifeblood' Is the Kick in the Ass Deathcore Needs"

- Exclaim

"The result is basically merciless technical death metal that has this epic, operatic frame to it."

- The Pit

"I can't recall the last time I heard an album this heavy yet this catchy and this memorable"

- Banger

"If you're a fan of sub-basement guttural vocals, eternal blasting, and straight up devastating riffs, then you're going to love this." - Metal Injection

"The band are experts at using fluctuating dynamics for an extra heavy effect with electronic and orchestral elements to push deathcore forward into the ’20s."

- Metal Sucks

"What makes Brand of Sacrifice's sound so compelling is the insane control they have over the chaos that results from a truly wide range of influences."

- Loudwire

"There’s a renewed scope and ambition to ‘Lifeblood’ that makes it a far more devastating and remarkable experience, ....making it apparent how thick and venomous their sound has become."

- Knotfest

"Brand of Sacrifice take technical deathcore and infuse it with a cinematic flair and some contagiously catchy sections to make it open and accessible without compromising on crushing aggression and mind-melting intricacy."

- New Transcendence

"If you know of Brand of Sacrifice, you can rest assured that the end product of Lifeblood is full of moments that throw you for a loop, give you goosebumps, and only expand the Berserk knowledge exhibited by the band."

- The New Fury

About Brand Of Sacrifice

Since 2018, Toronto-based deathcore quintet BRAND OF SACRIFICE have been imprinting their mark on the heavy music scene. Dubbed ‘The Branded Ones,’ the group’s fans joined and marched with them as they tore across the globe in support of debut EP 'The Interstice' and LP statement 'God Hand' which debuted at #20 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums Chart.

Other highlights to a whirlwind cycle for 'God Hand' included a slot on The Summer Slaughter Tour with Carnifex, Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless and Lorna Shore, a world tour with tech vets Rings of Saturn, plus a tour with fellow upcoming deathcore titans Shadow of Intent.

BRAND OF SACRIFICE have spread their wings for sophomore LP 'Lifeblood'. With a production even more pummeling, exemplified by laser-sharp structures and a wide-gulf of dynamics, the album takes catchy to another level, with choruses comprising string orchestrations and synths, alongside bludgeoning breakdowns and plenty of guest appearances. Across their releases to date, BRAND OF SACRIFICE have hit 43 million streams and 10 million YouTube views.

The band draws its name from popular anime series Berserk by Kentaro Miura. 'Lifeblood' focuses on the series’ dark horse protagonist Guts, a lone wolf who faces demons both inside and out in a post-apocalyptic world.

Fans at any BRAND OF SACRIFICE show will be familiar with set-closer “Eclipse” and its ending chant of, “Welcome to the new age.” With 'Lifeblood', it’s evident the band have ushered in yet another, even fresher era from which there is no turning back.

Find Brand Of Sacrifice Online

BrandOfSacrifice.com

LaMacchia Releases Thunderheads Today Via Brooklyn’s Aqualamb Records

The anticipated debut solo album from LaMacchia is out today via Brooklyn imprint Aqualamb Records. Entitled Thunderheads, the nine-track stunner is the debut solo record from the accomplished musician John LaMacchia, known for his work as the guitarist for Brooklyn hardcore/prog-metal group Candiria.

Yet on Thunderheads, LaMacchia pushes the envelope further with a fresh experimental indie rock vibe, featuring layered sonic nuances and male-female vocal interplay that presents a dimensional new palette that is comparable to Massive Attack, Doves and Radiohead.

The first two singles from the album have been led by “Bled Out,” a deep dive through crunchy guitars and free-falling bass, entwined with the candy-sweet vocals blend of LaMacchia and Sabrina Ellie, as well as “Angels Delight,” one of the moodier orchestrations on the album, featuring the lush vocals of Candice Freshko and full of pulsating electronics and evocative guitar that show off the versatile talent of LaMacchia.

See the video for “Angels Delight” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6YFh0Cxigg

Composed and recorded over the course of 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic break, Thunderheads plays like a lullaby for the apocalypse. With healthy doses of self-respect and emotional bravery that serve as a salve for our pandemic-weary heart, it allows listeners to escape a world that is falling apart with music and creativity.

In addition to John LaMacchia, who has recorded all of the guitars, vocals, keyboards and programming for Thunderheads, additional guest contributions come courtesy of Kellii Scott (Failure) on drums, Michael MacIvor (Candiria) on bass guitar, Mario Quintero (Spotlights) on keyboards and Andrea Horne (Vaureen), Candice Freshko and Sabrina Ellie on vocals.

Praise for the album has come from a number of esteemed publications, including the following:

“The music is more closely related to the moody, introspective excursions of Massive Attack or Radiohead than the spazz-metal freakouts of, say, the Dillinger Escape Plan — a mellower sound he previously explored with his long-running side project Spylacopa.” — Revolver

“The album is heavy in its ambient and enveloping energy, with clear themes of devotion, lament, and acceptance, as LaMacchia navigates the complexities of the human soul.” — New Noise

“Very real How To Destroy Angels-type vibe on this one.” — Metal Injection

“Fans of Radiohead, Massive Attack and Doves will feel right at home here with the experimental indie-rock energy.” — Metal Sucks

“Thunderheads (Aqualamb Recordings) — the debut record of LaMacchia — plays like the 3am winding down of a night of excess. Thrills and sensual desires wedded to a shadow of sadness and introspection.” — Ghost Cult

As well, LaMacchia has been featured on a number of podcasts talking about the making of the album including Rock N Roll Beer Guy, The New Scene, The Ex-Man With Doc Coyle and more.

To celebrate the new record, LaMacchia will appear at an in-store performance at New York’s Limited To One Record Shop on June 19 and has also announced a series of new tour dates in August where he’ll be playing the new music live:

August 4 @ Lucky 13 (Brooklyn, NY)
August 5 @ Mr Beery’s (Bethpage, NY)
August 7 @ Ortlieb’s (Philadelphia, PA)

Thunderheads is now available at Aqualamb Records’ website with blue and pink vinyl variants, CD and digital options. Each purchase comes with an accompanying 100-page book filled with lush artwork, drawings, lyrics and additional content to get inside the mind of LaMacchia and the creative process.

About LaMacchia
LaMacchia is the new project led by musician and artist John LaMacchia of Brooklyn prog-metal’s legendary Candiria. The result is what we wish post-aughts music would have sounded like; layered with new-wave moodiness, and akin to Autolux, Massive Attack, Doves and Liars, to name a few. And with the musicians he sought out to fulfill that burden, including Kellii Scott on drums (Failure), Michael MacIvor on bass (Candiria), Mario Quintero (Spotlights) and vocalists Sabrina Ellie, Candice Freshko and Andrea Horne (Vaureen).

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lamacchiamusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaMacchiamusic

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

@lamacchiamusic

About Aqualamb Records

Inspired by the lack of album art in the age of invisible music, Brooklyn-based record label AQUALAMB publishes 100+ page printed books of artwork and writings as a tangible accompaniment to its releases. Essentially, each album's art and liner notes (traditionally confined to an LP gatefold, a CD booklet, or the screen of some music-playing device) are reconfigured into book form. Each book includes links to the music and digital content.
www.aqualamb.org

socials: @aqualambrecords

Debut Solo Album From Candiria Guitarist John LaMacchia

Led By Singles “Bled Out” And “Angels Delight,”

Tracks Feature Guest Contributors Kellii Scott (Failure),

Michael MacIvor (Candiria), Mario Quintero (Spotlights) &

Andrea Horne (Vaureen)

With Praise From Revolver, Metal Injection, New Noise,

Ultimate Guitar, Ghost Cult & More

Order Vinyl, CD, Digital Variants HERE

Each Album Comes With Accompanying 100-Page Art Book

LaMacchia Celebrates New Record With In-Store Performance

At New York’s Limited To One Record Store On June 19,

New Tour Dates Announced For August