South Carolina dream-gazers Candy Coffins present 'Seaside Girls' ahead of 'Once Do It With Feeling' LP

September 20, 2022

"A compelling example of the band at their considerable best, walking a fine-tuned line between darkness and the silver-lining of new romanticism. Haunting with loads of energy, this song boasts some impressive guitar work and, of course, excellence in frontman Jame Lathren's nervous, edgy vocal delivery" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Candy Coffins take no prisoners with lush instrumentation and sombre storytelling. Their gothic post-punk vortex engulfs you. Poignant vocal melodies swoon amongst soft guitars and expansive synths to craft a song that will continue wandering the sonic corridors of your mind" ~ The Record Stache

"An enthralling and fascinating listen with their sonic imagery, emotional turbulence and new romantic underpinnings. With a wistful sound and vocal likeness to The Cure’s Robert Smith, their melancholy interchanges with adrenaline from song to song amidst picturesque soundscapes and heartfelt lyricism" ~ Skylight Webzine

Post-punk new romantics Candy Coffins present 'Seaside Girls', the second taster from the band's new album 'Once Do It With Feeling', a loaded 10-track collection that arrives two years after the band's latest 'Somehow Misplaced' EP.

"When the pandemic hit, I decided I would not write a dark song as the first one written during the period. It seemed too easy given the times. It took me three months, but we got 'Seaside Girls' from the effort, which is an upbeat sun-drenched rocker on the new album, 'Once Do It With Feeling.' It’s all the rage," says frontman-songwriter Jame Lathren.

Earlier, the band released 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' and an accompanying video created by Jame Lathren, exploring the dark corners and haunting suffocation of a broken relationship.

This album showcases mature strides in songwriting, the band relating the themes addressed both confidently and cohesively. Emotionally and sonically saturated, their music boasts Cure-esque textures and melody, as well as the thematic elements and visceral delivery of The Afghan Whigs.

Lathren notes, "The full album chronicles a relationship from the onset of the first crack to its complete crumbling dissolution. All the feelings and emotions of tumult are captured here, from both persons’ perspectives."

Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Jame Lathren, a small-town boy who admired artists who were not on popular radio, formed Candy Coffins in 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina. A cultural outcast, his resilience, sensitivity and hyper-awareness of his emotional state would ultimately permeate his own music, getting right to the heart of the emotions surrounding the human condition.

After disbanding his previous post-punk band Crown The Cake, he formed Candy Coffins with hometown guitar legend Tom Alewine (Bachelors of Art), followed by seasoned music scene veterans Alex Mabrey on bass and Justin Purdy on keys, and former Iron & Wine touring drummer Jonathan Bradley. Their dynamic and textured approach has contributed to the band's trademark lush sound, channeling and bolstering Lathren’s emotive songwriting and delivery.

With tasteful nods to Joy Division, The Cure, The Psychedelic Furs, The Afghan Whigs and The Cult, as well as contemporaries like The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Interpol, Candy Coffins’ sound is dark and emotionally restless, but with elements of hope and elation. Defiantly unique, their sound is a welcome respite from musical mediocrity.

As of September 20, 'Seaside Girls' will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'Every Day A Fresh Atrocity' can also be found. The 'Once Do It With Feeling' LP will be released on October 21 and can be ordered at https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com.

CREDITS
Jame Lathren - vocals, guitars
Tom Alewine : guitars
Alex Mabrey - bass
Jonathan Bradley - drums, percussion
Justin Purdy - keys
Additional instrumentation by John Furr
Additional vocals by Margaret Rose Champagne
All songs by Jame Lathren (BMI) © 2022
Produced & Engineered by John Furr at Pow Pow Sound (Columbia, SC)
Mixed by David Barbe at Chase Park Transduction (Athens, GA)
Mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering (Charlotte, NC)
Single cover artwork by Jame Lathren
Album cover artwork by Phoenix Lathren and and Tom Alewine
'Everyday a Fresh Atrocity' video created by Jame Lathren

Seattle indie rockers Black Nite Crash take us on a 'Sugarwave' ahead of 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash' LP

September 20, 2022

"Slow and brooding, their mixture of psychedelia and rock, with this steady yet mysterious backdrop and consecutive male-female-vocals, is a winning formula, producing an inescapably transcendent vortex of sound" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"The boy/girl vocal play-off is wonderous in the extreme, and the graceful Doorsian groove is delivered better than most attempts to capture that louche, psychedelic majesty... The music itself feels like it is from a different sonic world" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A fascination of beguiling emotion and encroaching shadows... the richest infection of catchiness and inspiriting persuasion" ~ Ringmaster Review

"Effervescent... all the hallmarks of the mid-90s indie style: fuzzed-out guitars, bouncy rhythms, and a kaleidoscope of influences. Firmly in the realm of bands like Lightning Seeds, Eels, The Beta Band, and The Wonder Stuff" ~ Post-Punk.com

Seattle-based outfit Black Nite Crash presents 'Sugarwave', a high energy single with a driving, melodic take on indie-rock influenced post-punk, the second single from their album 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash', mixed by longtime collaborator Matt Brown (Trespassers William) and mastered by Adam Straney.

Earlier, Black Nite Crash released the lead track 'The Take', a storyteller-led pulsating noir singalong with a trippy silhouette-laden video. Both tracks preview the most diverse set of songs the band has ever released, combining their trademark fuzzed out guitars with some newer flavours.

Black Nite Crash is Jim Biggs (vocals, guitar), John Parker (bass), James Stone(guitar), Tony Zuniga (drums) and Claire Tucker (guitar/vocals). Formed twenty years ago, Black Nite Crash has involved more than 30 members over the years, surrounding Jim Biggs, the last remaining original member. Yet somehow, the band has maintained a coherent sound and vision.

"The lyrics for 'Sugarwave' started out as scenes from a dream wherein my husband pulled some rather out-of-character capers. It got me thinking about dreams he's told me about, where I did strange or terrible things, and what that might mean about our perception of each other -- and even whether there was some hidden truth to the dreams. The song eventually developed into an impression of the gap between people's true internal selves and how everyone else perceives us, and the attempt to bridge that gap, impossible as it may be. But the desire to be known can be at odds with the allure of likes and compliments and approvals and little dopamine hits -- and that's the Sugarwave," says Claire Tucker.

"The energy of the song is undeniable - we can't keep still while playing it. We haven't done anything quite like it in a while. It's another piece on the new record that feels, for us, like a bit of a departure from the last few albums. We've been trying to let the songs just come and guide us rather than trying to force things to sound like some preconceived notion of what the band should sound like".

Work on the 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash' LP began before the pandemic, the songs a reflection of a band finding its feet again, with (then) relatively new members Claire Tucker and Sharim Johnson putting their imprint on this batch of songs. Then lockdowns began before tracking could be completed.

"This is the band's fifth full length in nearly twenty years of existence, and it looks to be the start of a period of more frequent releases as we work through our backlog of unreleased recorded songs, not to mention the surplus of new material we're working on even now," says Jim Biggs.

As of September 20, 'Sugarwave' will be available everywhere online, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 'Washed in the Sound with Black Nite Crash' LP will be released on October 14 through American boutique label Neon Sigh.

To celebrate their new album, Black Nite Crash will be playing a handful of live shows, beginning with an October 8 album release show at Seattle's The Central Saloon, followed by the Portland release show at The Six on November 5.

CREDITS
Jim Biggs - guitars, vocals
Jasun Hadaway - bass
Tony Zuniga - drums, percussion
Claire Tucker - guitars, vocals
Sharim Johnson - guitars
Matt Brown - organ
Written by Jim Biggs / Claire Tucker
Engineered and mixed by Matt Brown at Crackle and Pop and Spaceranch Studios in Seattle, assisted by Skyler Holcombe
Produced by Matt Brown and the Band
Mastered by Adam Straney at Breakpoint Mastering
'The Take' video directed by Jim Biggs with assistance from James Stone
'Sugarwave' video by Jim Biggs with add. footage by Coffee With Stripes
Album cover artwork by CJ Burton. Concept by Jim Biggs

BLACK LAVA Reveals Music Video for New Song, "Eye of the Moon"

September 19, 2022

Emerging blackened death metal quartet BLACK LAVA will release its debut full-length, 'Soul Furnace,' on November 25, 2022 via Season of Mist! The band is now sharing an epic music video for their brand new single, "Eye of the Moon!" The video, which was filmed and edited by Colin Jeffs and produced by Black Lava and Ten of Sword,s can be found below.

BLACK LAVA comments:
"'Eye of the Moon' tells a story of a man embarking on a journey through harsh landscapes - such as snow, forests and mountains - in search of a witches lair, looking for strength and guidance. The clip was shot in the beautiful scenes of Mt Buffalo, in Victoria, Australia. With its stunning landscape, dramatic cliffs and peaks, it was the perfect location for the story to take place. Filmed in the heart of winter over three days, the conditions were extremely difficult with temperatures dropping from -1 to -7 Celsius, which proved especially hard on camera equipment and the crews, with the constant snow, rain, and wind, made it near impossible to capture the artistic vision. Our hands were freezing at times and could hardly move, but with an amazing dedicated team we persevered with its creation, and what you see is the result.

"We are extremely proud to present 'Eye of the Moon.'"

Pre-orders for 'Soul Furnace' are now live HERE and can be saved on all digital streaming services HERE.

Release Date: November 25, 2022
Genre: Blackened Death Metal

During the turbulent and uncertain years of 2020-2021, perhaps none were plunged deeper into darkness than those from down under as Australia imposed some of the strictest, harshest, and most devastating lockdown measures in the world, forcing their civilians into years of isolation. However, through solitude and desolation, some of the greatest art is created, as is the case with BLACK LAVA, the emerging blackened death metal quartet from Melbourne (AU). Founded by drummer Dan Presland (Vipassi, AMDBL, ex-Ne Obliviscaris) and guitarist Ben Boyle (Vipassi, AMDBL, Hadal Maw), BLACK LAVA draws influence from old school death and black metal bands while injecting groove-laden melodies and progressive elements to create their own experimental sound.

“The idea came about from just pure frustration of the situation at hand during 2020/2021,” explains Presland of the band’s formation. “Ben and I live locally together, and in the beginning of the pandemic, I built a working studio, so we got together to just initially jam to release some frustrations and vent some music around the second half of 2021. We had a pretty casual jam together and Ben came back with a few fleshed out ideas a few days later.” As the ideas started to come to fruition, the duo quickly realized that the project had more potential than just a jam session. “Both of us were really into the direction Ben pushed,” continues Presland, “and it was something pretty new to both of us - we have worked together quite extensively over the years within music, playing in several bands together (Vipassi, AMDBL, Aphotic Dawn and more) - so to go in a totally new direction was pretty refreshing.”

As the pair fleshed out more ideas, they turned to their good friend Rob Watkins of Blackhelm to fulfill vocal duties. “Within 10 minutes we had found a vocalist and the search for a bassist was on. Tim Anderson (Blackhelm) was found pretty quickly and was keen to jump on board the idea also, so within a very short time frame we had a full lineup, a record ready to go, and 4 guys full of enthusiasm to push something new.”

Sharing a diverse love for black metal, death metal, and progressive music, the quartet quickly found their sound and hit a stride. And thus, Soul Furnace was born - a searing 34-minute aural assault that conjures up nostalgia while still sounding fresh and current. While the record promises to usher in a new musical era of the 2020s with its forward-thinking and contemporary energy, the lyrics dwell somewhere between fantasy and the old world.

“In the world of Black Lava, the lyrics are set in a time and world long gone and forgotten, mostly made up of fantasy and a medieval theme, fitting for the realms of our style of music,” explains vocalist Rob Watkins of the album’s themes and inspirations. “We draw inspiration from the natural environment and mother nature, ancient witchcraft and the glory of warriors in battle. I picture Black Lava as visiting an ancient beast in a cave giving you a chance to escape the outside world through its tales and mythology.”

With a new deal with Season of Mist and a team of some of the music industry’s most revered artists, producers, engineers, and professionals behind them to help render their vision, Black Lava is ready to make its debut and unleash its fury upon the masses.

Lineup:
Dan Presland (drums)
Ben Boyle (guitar)
Rob Watkins (Vocals)
Tim Anderson (bass)

Links:
https://instagram.com/blacklava.aus/
https://facebook.com/BLACKLAVA00
https://blacklava-aus.bandcamp.com/

Recording Studio: Bushido Studios, Melbourne

Producer / sound engineer: Troy Mccosker

Mixing studio and engineer: Kurt Ballou

Mastering studio and engineer: Alan Douches

Artwork: Paolo Giradi

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BlackLava

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/blacklava-soulfurnace

The Unity Release New Video for "Rusty Cadillac" - All Fan Filmed!

September 19, 2022

One week after the German-Italian power metal-band The Unity introduced Tobias "Eggi" Exxel (Edguy) as a new band member, and nearly one week before their "The Devil You Know Live-Tour 2022“kicks off, the band have released their brand new videoclip "Rusty Cadillac".

What is special about this video clip is that the material was entirely filmed by the fans at two shows with their mobile phones! Highly polished? No, but raw and authentic? 100%.

Addressing the fans directly, Gianba Manenti, says, "We are happy that you helped us to realize this idea! You are the best!"

You can watch the video below

Dalton Dover Signs Global Deal with Sony Music Publishing and Droptine; "Damn Good Life" Drops 9/23

September 19, 2022

DALTON DOVER SIGNS GLOBAL DEAL
WITH SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING AND DROPTINE

“Damn Good Life” Co-Written by Georgia-Native Drops This Friday, Sept. 23
Pre-Save HERE

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Droptine Music Publishing announces their partnership to sign breakthrough country singer-songwriter Dalton Dover to a global publishing agreement.

“To say I’m excited to sign with Sony Music Publishing is an understatement,” shared the Aragon Georgia-native. “I’m thrilled, but also motivated to continue growing, and I am so grateful to Droptine and Sony for betting on me.”

“From the moment you hear Dalton’s voice, there’s no doubt he was born to do this. We couldn’t be more excited about the music he is creating and the future ahead of him,” said Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston.

“I am so honored to be working with such an amazing talent,” said Droptine founder Jim Catino. “Dalton has an exciting future that is off to a huge start. Thanks to Matt McVaney for bringing Dalton to me and producing this project. I’m also thankful for Rusty Gaston and all the support from his amazing team at Sony Music Publishing.”

Dover first achieved prominence after appearing on Season 16 of “The Voice,” where he earned a chair turn from legendary country artist Blake Shelton. Two years later, Dover has continued to build his fan base on TikTok, garnering millions of views with his popular #CatchMeOffGuard series of cover song mashups. The series has earned the praise of top country artists including Jimmie Allen, Luke Combs, Kidd G and Kameron Marlowe.

His debut songs “You Got A Small Town” and “Baby I Am” saw the 23-year-old garner notable playlisting and earn a spot on Spotify’s Hot Country 2022 Artists to Watch, along with a spotlight as Billboard’s February’s Country Rookie of the Month, while recent release “Hear About A Girl” received critical acclaim from MusicRow, praising, “We’re the presence of a master country talent when this man sings. Make him a star. Now.” Dover is set to release “Damn Good Life” on Sept. 23.

Droptine Music Publishing is a newly formed company run by industry veteran Jim Catino. Droptine Music and Sony Publishing Nashville have partnerships with the following writers: Dalton Dover, Tommy Karlas, Alex Maxwell and Russell Sutton.

Darius Rucker To Release "Ol' Church Hymn" Feat. Chapel Hart on Fri., Sept. 30

September 19, 2022

DARIUS RUCKER TO RELEASE “OL’ CHURCH HYMN” FEATURING CHAPEL HART ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

Newest Single Follows Three-Time GRAMMY Winner and Golden Buzzer Trio’s Duet Performance of “Something To Talk About” During NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” Finale; Watch HERE

Pre-Order / Pre-Save “Ol’ Church Hymn” HERE

Multi-Platinum star Darius Rucker continues to unveil new music as he puts the finishing touches on a forthcoming album, with “Ol’ Church Hymn” featuring rising trio Chapel Hart set for release Friday, Sept. 30. The song comes on the heels of another collaboration from Rucker and the trio, who joined forces for a performance of Bonnie Raitt’s “Something to Talk About” during last week’s “America’s Got Talent” season finale on NBC. Watch the electrifying performance HERE and pre-order / pre-save “Ol’ Church Hymn” HERE.

Written by Rucker together with Ben Hayslip, Josh Miller and Greylan James, the gospel-inspired love song features Rucker’s rich baritone vocals, praised by Billboard as “one of the most distinctive voices of country’s modern era,” joined by the three-part harmony of Chapel Hart to profess a born-again love in the joyful chorus:

You soothe my soul like an ol’ church hymn
Found in a book in the back of a pew
Born again love I’m a new person
Hand in the air hallelujah
Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen
You soothe my soul like an ol’ church hymn

“Like so many people, I was blown away when I saw Chapel Hart’s original response to ‘Jolene,’” notes Rucker. “I was recording ‘Ol’ Church Hymn’ at the time and instantly had this vision of it becoming a duet once I heard their voices. I’m so thankful they said yes to singing on it with me, and I can’t wait to see the huge career they’re going to have.”

“He really took a chance on us… He saw some of our stuff online and he was like ‘I love what you ladies are doing. I have an idea and I want to hear you guys on this song,’” Chapel Hart’s Devynn Hart shared recently.

The new duet will be featured on Rucker’s forthcoming album – his first solo project since 2017’s critically acclaimed When Was the Last Time. Fans can also see Rucker perform live as he brings the inaugural Riverfront Revival festival to his hometown of Charleston, S.C. on October 8 and 9, with Brothers Osborne, SUSTO, Jimmie Allen, Charley Crockett and more joining him on the lineup. Limited tickets remain available for purchase at RiverfrontRevival.com.

For more information on upcoming shows and new music, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Diamond-certified debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the Top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers, plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his 9x Platinum version of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” one of the Top 5 best-selling Country songs of all time. He co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards in 2020 and topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021. New songs “My Masterpiece” and “Same Beer Different Problem” are available everywhere now as Rucker puts the finishing touches on a forthcoming album, with “Ol’ Church Hymn” featuring Chapel Hart set for release September 30.

As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, with his NFL x Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics apparel line available at NFLshop.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.

About Chapel Hart
Lights, cameras, microphones, a prayer & HERE THEY GO! Danica and Devynn Hart, along with their cousin Trea Swindle, make up Chapel Hart and have proven they are truly a force to be reckoned with. These ladies have found a way to gift wrap their Mississippi roots & Louisiana spunk and share it with listeners around the world.

In 2021 Chapel Hart was inducted into CMT’s Next Women of Country, the institution that has been known to help up and coming female country artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBride, & Gabby Barrett... to name a few. This Mississippi trio’s music has reached fans around the globe earning them the title of “International Group of the Year” as well as “International Song of the Year” for the single “You Can Have Him Jolene” in Scotland. They were also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMAs including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore release “The Girls Are Back In Town.”

For more information, visit ChapelHart.com and follow on social media @ChapelHartBand.

Dark Folk Shamans NYTT LAND to Release New Western-Inspired EP, “Ritual: Blood of the West”, out November 18, 2022

September 19, 2022

NYTT LAND embarks on a new musical journey to dark, western frontiers with their upcoming EP, 'Ritual: Blood of the West', to be released digitally via Napalm Records on November 18, 2022. Based on tracks from their latest album, Ritual, that have been reworked in country style, NYTT LAND return with pristine interpretations of their own songs reimagined in gothic folk and western-inspired ways. Get ready for NYTT LANDreturning with pristine interpretations of their own songs reworked in gothic folk and western-inspired styles.

As a first taste of the EP NYTT LAND present their newest single “Dark Country. Ritual”. Enchanting time with their entrancing melodies and hair-raising throat singing, the band beckons listeners to a spirit world filled with ancient gods and heroes of the old west.

NYTT LAND state on “Dark Country. Ritual”:

"Old Ritual went through its rebirth in a new sound, new form and comprehension. And it was in the gothic atmosphere of the old west that he was born again. Ritual continues, prepare for the Ritual!"

Watch the official video for “Dark Country. Ritual”

Following their traditions and connection to nature, NYTT LAND directs its powers toward a new territory, leaving behind the rough lands of the north and embarking on a sonic journey in five transfixing songs.

Staying thematically faithful to ancient legends and adapting to the temperate sounds of the west, opening song “Dark Country Ritual” not only displays NYTT LAND’s dedication to their own legacy, but opens the EP with an enchanting, ambient new sound, rising and falling like smoke. On “The Blues of Ragnarok” and “Song of U-Gra” the band flexes its trademark vocal approach with summoning chants that gently carry the listener away to another mental state, conveying more tranquil versions of the originals without losing their depth and ancient thematic significance. “Dead Man’s Ballad” tells its story like a coyote howling at the moon, offering a mysterious yet soothing blend of guitar and vocals that reinterpret the band’s dark folk essence. “Blood of the West” closes the EP with acoustic guitar instrumentals that summon the spirits of the west and leaves the listener enchanted, induced in the serene, ancient sounds of the grasslands.

Follow NYTT LAND’s mystic vocals and hypnotizing guitar sounds on a journey into a whole new spirit realm with 'Ritual: Blood of the West'.

NYTT LAND on the new EP:

"We've said many times that country and blues music are some of our favorite music genres. This EP is our tribute and memory to those great musicians who stood at the very origins of American country and blues music, those whose music inspires us daily. For us, working on this album has become the most unusual, but at the same time extremely interesting experience. And we really love that we did it!"

Listen NOW!

NYTT LAND is:

Natasha “Baba Yaga” Pakhalenko – vocal, throat singing, drums, percussion, flutes, programming

Anatoly “Shaman” Pakhalenko – vocal, throat singing, tagelharpa, mouth-harp, percussion,

horn, programming

Drumming Phenom/ Music Mogul Jason Hartless (Ted Nugent, Joe Lynn Turner, Eric Martin) Launches a Successful Record La

September 19, 2022

27-year-old Jason Hartless has been an in demand drummer in the music world for quite a number of years. He began touring at the tender age of 11 years old and at 14, still yet to see a day of high school, he became a hired gun drummer for one of the opening acts on Motley Crue’s “Crue Fest 2” tour that crisscrossed the United States the summer of 2009. He was recruited at 20 years old by the fellow Detroit native, Ted Nugent, and has since been his go-to drummer on all Nugent related work. Jason and Nugent just finished up the Sold-Out “Detroit Muscle” US summer tour. While working with Nugent, Jason has also toured and/or recorded with other artists such as Sponge, Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow), Tantric, Mitch Ryder, Pop Evil and Insane Clown Posse. Jason will be heading out this fall drumming for Eric Martin (Mr Big). (dates below)

On September 17th, 2022, Jason will be reactivating his family’s long-time business, Sound City Music Group Inc., where he will serve as a managing partner and head of product development. After working for 6 years in the same capacity at Prudential Music Group and having great success, Sound City will be relaunching with exciting releases by The Sweet, Ted Nugent, Missing Persons, Steeler, Sparks and many more fan favorites. Releases also include all forms of music media, band merchandise, and publishing services.

Jason and Sound City has partnered with legendary guitarist, songwriter and founding member of THE SWEET, Andy Scott and his boss, the legendary Ted Nugent to bring fans worldwide an incredible amount of their never released music and merchandise. Sound City is a subsidiarity of Sony Music / Orchard.

"I wanted to take something that my parents worked many years to build, even before I was born. With the strong relationships we have in the music industry, I wanted to resurrect a concept/ record label that my dad started back in his years as a working musician. I have had the Sound City name as a part of my household my whole life and when the opportunity was presented for me to go on my own, I took it and ran with it. I was brought up to honor commitments, embrace loyalty and be ethical when conducing business. So I am going to stay on at Prudential for as long as I am needed or until their last product I was involved with ships,. On September 17th 2022 sees the relaunching of Sound City Music Group Inc. with my family. Like I said earlier, along touring with Ted all summer, I have been working 2 full time jobs it seems," says Jason.

He adds, "But, I am very excited for everyone to see what Sound City has coming down the pipe, so many exciting things including more from my partnerships with Andy Scott of the SWEET and my boss Ted Nugent, just so much more great things. For sure End of 2022 and 2023 is going to be an incredible year for us product and release wise, I cannot wait to share with everyone everything we have in production, but until I can tell everyone, I will just keep my mouth shut for now (Laughs)."

Tour Dates w/ Eric Martin (Mr. Big):

Sept. 27 - San Juan Capistrano, Calif. @ The Coach House
Sept. 28 - Roseville, Calif. @ Goldfield Trading Post
Sept. 29 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Great American Music Hall
Oct. 01 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Saban Theater
Oct. 02 - Las Vegas, Nev. @ Count's Vamp'd
Oct. 04 - Denver, Colo. @ Oriental Theater
Oct. 06 - Sauget, Ill. @ Pop’s
Oct. 07 - Des Plaines, Ill. @ Des Plaines Theater
Oct. 08 - St. Charles, Ill. @ Arcada Theater
Oct. 09 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Pabst Theater
Oct. 11 - Hobart, Ind. @ The Art Theater
Oct. 12 - Ft. Wayne, Ind. @ Piere's
Oct. 14 - Columbus, Ohio @ The King Of Clubs
Oct. 15 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Agora Theater
Oct. 16 - Detroit, Mich. @ Harpo's
Oct. 17 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Jergels
Oct. 20 - Plymouth, N.H. @ Flying Monkey
Oct. 21 - Beverly, Mass. @ Cabot Theater
Oct. 22 - New York, N.Y @ Sony Hall
Oct. 23 - Newton, N.J. @ Newton Theater
Oct. 25 - Glenside, Pa. @ Keswick Theater
Oct. 26 - Leesburg, Va. @ Tally Ho
Oct. 27 - Stroudsburg, Pa. @ Sherman Theater

For More Information Please Visit:

http://www.jasonhartless.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jasonhartlessofficial

https://www.soundcitymusicgroup.com/

Weapons of Anew Release New Single "Break the Ties" + Official Music Video

September 19, 2022

Hard Rock outfit Weapons of Anew released their new song “Break The Ties” to all major platforms. It will be the first song released with new members, singer Richie Hume and drummer Lun’iah Fontana. The new song is the first to be released from the forthcoming 2023 release, The Art of War.

This was the first song written for The Art of War. It came about as guitarist Freddy Ordine and Logan Mader (Machine Head, Once Human) hit it off while on tour together. WOA were auditioning producers and Freddy, a huge fan of early Machine Head material, invited Logan to spend time at their studio.

"I couldn't be happier with how this song came together and turned out,” exclaims Ordine. "It had our New York attitude and Logan's west coast vibe. We really nailed the direction I wanted to take Weapons in!! Logan was just amazing to work with!!!!”

“Break The Ties” is about cutting away the bad and being in a more together space with everything. "It's crazy to me that a year after this song was written, [bassist] Reno and I moved to Florida and rebuilt Weapons,” adds Ordine. "I guess subconsciousness is a mother f*cker!!! Had we only known or listened sooner!!!"

This Tampa-based hard rock outfit, originally from New Jersey, released their debut, The Collision of Love and Hate, in 2017 and toured heavily to support it, including opening for Scott Stapp, Alterbridge and Tesla. WOA recorded a second album for release in 2020, with the first song released, being a cover of The Chainsmokers “Sick Boy” dropping in September 2020, reaching #25 on Billboard Active Rock, #18 Billboard Indicator and #27 Mediabase Active Rock.

It currently has 1.2 million streams. The release was delayed due to COVID and in mid-2021 WOA made their personnel changes and re-recorded the songs for The Art of War.

WOA are Richie Hume (vocals), Freddy Ordine (guitar), Reno (bass), Kevin Hicklin (guitar) and Lun’iah Fontana (drums).

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REIGN OF Z Release Official Music Video for "Cellophane"!

September 19, 2022

Pennsylvania based, dark melodic metal band REIGN OF Z has released the official music video for "Cellophane"! With the the video directed by Tom Flynn, "Cellophane" was produced by Steve Sopchak and Justin Spaulding.

"’Cellophane’ is for those who have lost those who have tried to better themselves or level up and is met with malice’ - Zosia West

Tour Dates:
09/21 @ The Station - Carrboro, NC
09/22 @ The Riffhouse - Chesapeake, VA
09/23 @ Zen West - Fredrick, MD
09/24 @ Lovedraft's Brewing - Mechanicsburg, PA
09/25 @ Westside Bowl - Youngstown, OH
09/27 @ The Newark Hub - Newark, OH
09/28 @ Hidden Gems Music Club - Centerville, OH
09/29 @ Stan's Room (Piere's) - Fort Wayne, IN
09/30 @ The Brauer House - Lombard, IL
10/01 @ 9th St. Pub - LaSalle, IL
10/02 @ Cheer's Pub - South Bend, IN
10/05 @ The Lyric Room - Green Bay, WI
10/06 @ Live Wire Lounge - Chicago, IL
10/07 @ The Back Bar - Janesville, WI
10/08 @ Siler Dome Ballroom - Neillsville, WI
10/09 @ Stockyard Rock Burger Bar - Rockford, IL
10/11 @ Cafe Acoustic - St. Joseph, MO
10/12 @ KISS Bar and Grill - Springfield, MO
10/13 @ Locust Alley - Natchez, MS
10/14 @ The Varsity Theatre - Baton Rouge, LA
10/15 @ Celtic Irish Bar - Pacagoula, LA
10/16 @ Battlefield Bar - Chalmette, LA

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Singer Zosia West is no stranger to the dark side of life with lyrical content ranging from body dysmorphia, to bullying and sexual abuse; there is no shortage of expression to release in her meter and verse. Living by the motif of comforting the disturbed and disturbing the comfortable, Reign of Z has carved it's path since its inception in 2017.

Since its beginning, Reign of Z has added some heavy hits to its resume from playing the Shira Girl stage on 2018's Vans Warped Tour, co-headlining the Whisky A Go-Go in LA and even raising 125% of their Indiegogo goal surpassing its initial $5,000, allowing them to record their debut EP, Mirrors and Memoirs, with Justin Spaulding and Steve Sopchak (Ice Nine Kills), out April 19, 2019, capping off 2018 with regular radio play on 105.9 The X in Pittsburgh for the month of December.

The band hit the road with COMBICHRIST on their 2021 fall tour alongside KING 810 and HEARTSICK.

OVTLIER Releases New Industrial Rock Single "Living Dead" + Official Music Video Directed by Tom Flynn

September 19, 2022

OVTLIER released their new single "Living Dead" to all major platforms! The band also premiered the official music video, directed by Tom Flynn.

“'Living Dead' is the embodiment of everything telling, dark and fun. An animated and colorful song that sticks out from everything in our discography. A spoken word opening by the legendary Vincent Price sets the scene that dives into a riff-driving intro, leading to a heart pumping verse, a monster chorus that will have you singing along by the second go-around and a bridge that brings the heavy. 'Living Dead' is the beast that keeps on killing!" says Joey Arena.

He adds, "The music video for “Living Dead” captures the animation behind the lyrics. A dark, witty, campy horror-comedic short. Inspired by classics like Frankenstein, The Last Man On Earth and The Three Stooges 'Dizzy Doctors', 'Living Dead' is an over-the-top three minutes and sixteen seconds of pure 'Hell Yeah'!"

Honing in on a modern sound while consistently setting themselves apart from the mainstream, Ovtlier (pronounced "Outlier") prides themselves in creating exemplary rock and metal music backed by a rapidly growing fanbase. Ovtlier has earned more than 3 million views of fan-curated content on YouTube and over 3 million streams on Spotify, while capturing the hearts of tens of thousands of followers online. In addition to their loyal fan base, the band has caught attention through achieving features in major media outlets such as Revolver, Loudwire, Alternative Press, Decibel and ABC News.

Continually hitting the Billboard charts, Ovtlier has been able to spread their sound nationwide through constant spins on FM radio and months of regular rotation on SiriusXM Octane- launching them into the forefront of their genre. Ovtlier has had three singles featured on SiriusXM Octane; "Who We Are", "Buried Me Alive" and "Blame The Dead" have made fans out of satellite radio listeners across the country and emphasizes the band's ability to stay creative while maintaining an ever-growing fanbase.

Now, the band is slated to release their biggest single yet - "Living Dead" will be unleashed on September 9, 2022. It was written by the band's lead vocalist and founder, Joey Arena, accompanied by Evan McKeever. "Living Dead" is one of the many Ovtlier singles with production by Justin DeBlieck (Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White), but it is their only single to date to be mixed by Chris Dawson (SAUL, Any Given Sin). With Ovtlier's dedication and a star-studded team of support behind them, the success of "Living Dead" as the band's most-accomplished single is imminent.

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Manchester's WEIMAR explore the dark side of domestic life on 'Heaven on High Street East' single

September 19, 2022

"Endearing... With their mixed bag of genres, well-digested set of influences and unique eclectic sound, Weimar is one of the most intriguing bands to come from England’s northern capital as of late" ~ The Spill Magazine

“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

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

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

Manchester art-rock quartet Weimar present the single 'Heaven on High Street East' along with a new video driving home the lyrics. A lush prog indie-folk ballad, this is a Kitchen Sink Drama exploring abusive relationships in suburbia, and the vapid existence of the perpetrators of domestic abuse.

"This song also specifically explores the contrast between real life and the sanitized, sugar-coated and idealized version of reality depicted on social media, and how this is used to intensify the psychological torment and gaslighting prevalent in abusive relationships. From its lush beginnings to its intense finale, 'Heaven On High Street East' is a brutal exposition of the grim reality behind the net curtains of suburbia and the superficial facade presented by social media," says Weimar frontman Aidan Cross.

This is the latest taster from the band's debut album 'Dancing On a Volcano', out now via German Shepherd Records. Here are 12 tracks (three years in the making), which take the listener on an unpredictable excursion through the socio-political and personal challenges of our modern age.

Formed in 2016, Weimar is 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).

Recently, Weimar shared 'Soho Rain' featuring Leeds' artist Finola, a single dedicated to London's Soho district, and 'I Smashed The Looking Glass', exploring the interrelationship between an artist's true self and their public persona. Cynical and sardonic, but also optimistic and hopeful, this song features label mate Loop-Aznavour of Adventures of Salvador on theremin. Earlier this year, Weimar also released the single 'The Girls of LA' / 'Transatlantic Confusion'.

Embracing a blend of post-punk, no wave, cabaret, psychedelia, alternative folk and gothic rock, this album was produced by Adam Crossley and Chris Guest of Vibratone Sound Studio. The cover art was created by acclaimed artist and writer Brian Gorman.

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

The 'Dancing On A Volcano' LP is available everywhere via German Shepherd Records, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. It was also released on CD and can be ordered directly from the artist.

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')

Iron Maiden: Legacy of Beast and Within Temptation Announce New In-Game Collaboration

September 19, 2022

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast teams up with Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation for the latest in-game event:

The Purge

Event Kicks-Off At 5 pm PST Today (Monday, April 11th, 2022)

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Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast free-to-play mobile game is excited to announce another major in-game collaboration, this time with Dutch symphonic metal band, Within Temptation!

Following several successful collaborations last year, in 2022 Legacy of the Beast have teamed up with Disturbed,Powerwolf, Arch Enemy, Five Finger Death Punch and now touring partners, Within Temptation, who will be joining Iron Maiden on the second leg of their US tour in October 2022.

This exciting collaboration has culminated in a dungeon event called ‘The Purge’ inspired by Within Temptation’s 2020 single of the same name and a newly created character, Genesis. In this new storyline, Genesis teams up with the Different World iteration of Eddie - who was inspired by the lyrics, themes and imagery of Iron Maiden's 2006 track ‘Different World’ and the subsequent music video. This week-long event will take fans and players on a journey with Different World Eddie and Genesis, who’s now been woven into the Legacy of the Beast lore, as mother of the Different World.

Genesis has remained in isolation for thousands of years and through a network of caretakers- she has recently become aware of the instability that has overtaken her home. Now she sets off to find the root of the issue. Now Genesis, moving towards a stronghold of the Different World Machine God, runs into Different World Eddie - a shard of the Eternal who has adopted the Different World philosophy. Together will they breach the Machine God’s forces and stamp out a small part of the hivemind’s plan?

Meet Genesis today, Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 5 pm PT in ‘Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast’ mobile game during The Purge Dungeon Event.

When asked about Genesis and Different World Eddie teaming up in Iron Maidens Legacy of the Beast game, Sharon den Adel, the lead vocalist and one of the main songwriters of Within Temptation said

"If I listen to Iron Maiden, I feel like I'm on an adventure and I'm traveling through time. Eddie is my tour guide and with Eddie and Genesis teaming up.. That's the best thing ever! Aren't they a cute couple?!” Sharon continued by explaining how a piece of artwork evolved into a playable character in a game, “Genesis, for us, is not only a symbol of an evolution of life, but also a symbol for the wars within the mind and the wars with the outside world. We think it’s so cool that she previously was only a piece of artwork for us. She was an inspiration for several things we were doing, but now coming to life in this game: it’s a surreal thing to see.. It’s a whole new level! It turned out so awesome, so check it out!”

Will Moore CEO Navigator Games said

“The lyrics, imagery and video for Maiden’s 2006 track ‘Different World’ inspired this incredible multi-level dungeon. We started collaborating with Within Temptation as soon as they were announced as a special guest for Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast USA tour. Together we have developed their mascot into the awesome playable character ‘Genesis’. We can’t wait to share this special in-game event with the fans to celebrate the US tour”

In Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, metal and RPG gaming fans take on the role of the band's iconic mascot, Eddie who travels across a spectacularly diverse array of worlds by traveling through time in captivating 3D environments. Eddie appears in many forms, each a part of Iron Maiden's rich history, and each with a set of special powers and abilities.

Players can earn the Genesis character for FREE from our newest login calendar starting today Monday, September 19th. Log in any 7 days between September 19th and October 18th to earn awesome daily rewards including Genesis herself on the 7th day!

Over the years the game has expanded to include 42 dungeons and 6 story worlds, from the pits of Hell, Ancient Egypt, and World War II to the far future, with hundreds of characters including over 100 Eddies based on classic Maiden album covers. A vast array of enemies - corrupt Demons (Lucifer, Baphomet), Gods (Horus, Osiris, Odin) and Monsters, a bloody Player vs Player Battle Arena, and a ruthless Gauntlet feature designed to satisfy new players and hardcore long-term players. The latest feature ‘Clans’ allows players to join forces with their blood brothers to complete team tasks and face off against monstrous Raid Bosses. All to an in-game soundtrack of close to 60 Iron Maiden tracks including - The Trooper, Where Eagles Dare, Aces High, and more.

Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast, is an action-packed, free-to-play mobile game available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play.

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New York rocker DMITRY WILD presents 'Liberation' single, a sign of the times and beacon of hope

September 18, 2022

"A sonic and visual storyteller... channeling Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Jesus and Mary Chain, and Lee Hazlewood" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Upbeat, positive, and catchy. With memorable riffs and a notable feel-good vibe... true rock 'n' roll spirit" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A tastefully crafted raucous free-rolling rocker-zen cracker" ~ Skylight Webzine

"Wild, swaggering and buoyant... hyper full-band rhythm and feel-good factor" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

New York-based garage rocker Dmitry Wild presents a rock anthem with meaning - 'Liberation' feat. Tryst is the first taster of his forthcoming 'Electric Souls' album. The accompanying video features imagery, symbolizing both protest and hope, with film footage captured in Ukraine, Spain, Czech Republic and various US locales, including Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee and San Francisco.

Showcasing his trademark blend of 70’s vintage rock, garage rock and punk ethos, this song is quite timely, speaking to a great number of situations around the world where oppression is systemic and power struggles endure at the people's expense.

Dmitry wrote 'Liberation' as a virtual rock opera - a two-part opus dedicated to liberating ourselves from the oppressions of the systems in place. The first part roars as a classic rock banger before transitioning to a notable confrontation with a policeman at the protest while searching for what unites us, before an epic solo inspired by David Bowie's 'Moonage Daydream'. The song ends with Tryst joining in, the duet singing in tandem “Set us free, Love will Rise and set us free".

"This album is rooted in our human experience in the 21st century. Things have come to a boiling point this year on the social and climate front and at the global level. There are protests, virtual revolutions and personal revolutions that we are all undergoing, but by arming ourselves with electricity and guitars, we are still making noise and yelling about our belonging in this beautiful and wild place," says Dmitry Wild.

"As fears subside, we can gather together and sing for 'Liberation'. The only thing that binds us together is our voices - in unison they create a thunder storm as resistance movements unveil their power, as people ultimately realize that higher powers control a lot beyond our voting rights."

Very passionate about the craft of songwriting, Dmitry Wild used the downtime of the great pandemic to get some serious work done, completing the final writing for this solo album and gradually recording this material. Some material from earlier is also included, dating back to when he was living in California.

With music steeped in garage rock and rock n roll, this album also brings in the flair of 80’s epic synths, bluesy songs, gypsy-inspired compositions, and 70’s-inspired driving tunes.

On this album, Wild collaborated with Strange House Media, their main engineer, Byron Frayne, mixing most of the songs included here and mastering the full album. This collaboration also extended to the two songs released from this album to date - the videos for 'Don’t Need Anybody' and 'Castle Walls' were also created in collaboration with Strange House Media, Byron Frayne and Tryst as editor.

On the live music scene, Dmitry's shows take on a more rocking sound. Performing under the name Dmitry Wild & The Spells, the band currently involves Tommy Love on drums, Robert Paley on bass, Garret Smelcer on keyboards, and David Varlow on rhythm guitar. He is also sometimes joined by notable Rockabilly bassist Chops LaConte and then things take on a more theatrical turn.

'Liberation' is out now, available at all fine online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'Electric Souls' LP (out October 15) is already available for pre-order.

SINGLE CREDITS
Written by Dmitry Wild
Recorded by Dmitry Wild and Byron Frayne
Produced by Dmitry Wild
Mixed and mastered by Byron Frayne
Dmitry Wild - guitars, bass, vocals
Garrett Smelcer - keyboards
Tryst - additional vocals
Matt Liptak - drums
Cover photography by Shannon Greer
Cover design by Dmitry Wild and Jennifer Claroscura

SCREAMER Release New Single & Video, "Kingmaker" Today!

September 18, 2022

SCREAMER, one of Sweden’s most ambitious Heavy Metal acts, will release their new single and video for the song "Kingmaker" today.

The song is the title track from their new album, "Kingmaker", to be be released January 13th, 2023 through SPV/Steamhammer as CD DigiPak (incl.poster), LP version, CD/LP bundle with shirt (only at the Steamhammer shop)

Download and stream HERE

Watch the Video

SCREAMER Live 2022

Europe

9/17 SE-Nässjö - Noselake Metal Fest

11/26 SE-Blomstermåla - Folkets Hus

USA (special guest for Hellfire)

9/23 Oakland, CA - Eli’s Mile High Club

9/24 Portland, OR - The High Water Mark

9/25 Seattle, WA - El Corazon

9/27 Vancouver, BC - The Wise

9/28 Kelowna, BC - Runaway’s Lounge

9/29 Calgary, AB - Palomino

9/30 Nelson, BC - Royal

10/01 Spokane, WA - Berserk Bar

10/03 Minneapolis, MN - Underground Music Venue

10/04 Green Bay, WI - Lyric Room

10/06 Chicago, IL - Reggie’s

10/07 Milwaukee, WI - Club Garibaldi

10/08 Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle

10/09 St. Louis, MO - The Sinkhole

10/11 Tulsa, OK - The Wittler Bar

10/12 Denton,TX - Dan's Silverleaf

10/13 Dallas, TX - Three Links Deep

10/14 Houston, TX - Acadia

10/15 San Antonio, TX - 502 Bar

10/16 Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

10/18 Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock

10/19 Las Vegas, NV - The Dive Bar

10/20 Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing Company

10/21 San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

10/22 Los Angeles, CA - Bricks Rock Bar

10/23 Sacramento, CA - Cafe Colonial

Shaam Larein Announce New Single & Video for "Murderer"

September 18, 2022

Svart Records unleashes a heady brew of nocturnal Post-Punk atmosphere and avant-garde Metal from Swedish Goth-tinged Doom Rock band Shaam Larein.

The new album, 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' literally meaning: “stick a knife into the world”, is a ravishing, cut-throat statement of Shaam Larein’s heavy intent, that casts a new shadow of stunning darkness. Formed in 2018, Shaam Larein released their debut album 'Sculpture'' in 2020 to raptured underground praise, earning them an instant booking to the prestigious Roskilde Festival and planting them on the radar of cult artists such as Chelsea Wolfe.

Now signed to Finland’s Svart Records, whose reputation has been forged on bringing new heavy rock artists such as Messa, Green Lung and Beastmilk from the underground into the limelight, Shaam Larein is soon to be hot on the tongues of the cult grapevine.

Named after their auteur-like visionary singer Shaam Lerein, who was brought up on Russian classical art and the cinema of Tarkovsky, composes and visualizes their dark materials, cementing 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' as an utterly unique take on bat-winged heavy rock.

Shaam’s background in the theatrical arts and her Syrian roots shine through in the dramatic structures and middle eastern scales her melodies incorporate, all driven by a powerful female voice that commands and charms in deadly measure. Conducting her band of Swedish vamps like a montage of Siouxsie Sioux and Lisa Gerard meeting in a Murnau horror, Shaam Larein casts a spell both occult and hypnotic.

Stream "Murderer" HERE

Pre-Order 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' HERE

Carrying a haulage of blackened Heavy Metal Doom in its gothic Post-Punk drive, “Sticka En Kniv I Världen” does what it says on the tin, providing a stab of something unearthly but also hyper-real with songs like "I Have No Face" as a stark eye-meeting stare of emotion.

Shaam describes "I Have No Face" as: “dying inside and out, a glimpse of hope but not strong enough to last. When you have no face, you are blind on the outside but not on the inside, and that face is trying to survive, holding on to a big desire, because that desire is the hope of surviving.”

Where desperate urges meet cries for survival and a vital force, Shaam Larein is, as she says, “between dream and reality,” beautifully controlled chaos.

With a devout appreciation of the mystic powers inherent in heavy music, Shaam Lareinwill ignite memories of Swedish Metal artists such as In Solitude, who swayed towards the eclectic and gothic atmospheres Shaam’s music touches on in their later days. With artist friends from back home in Uppsala, Pelle Åhman making the Album cover and his brother Gottfrid Åhman, both of In Solitude fame, making four videos for Shaam Larein, the links weave closer, but it is to artists like Chelsea Wolfe, Ruth Rundle & Marissa Nadler that you can imagine fans drawing parallels and opening their heart to the enigmatic sound of 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen'.

Shaam describes her music as “a touch of aggression mixed with passion” and 'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' for her is about finding the light through a sea of darkness “accepting the melancholy and seeing the beauty of what lies underneath our mysterious sound”.

For a world of heavy rock, hungry for a new wave of something dark and mysterious, Shaam Larein has it all in unparalleled dosage, just waiting to be discovered.

'Sticka En Kniv I Världen' will be released on December 9th by Svart Records.

ELECTRIC MOB ANNOUNCE SPECIAL LIVE RELEASE 'BETTER LIVE THAN NEVER' (OFFICIAL BOOTLEG) OUT NOW

September 18, 2022

The brilliant Electric Mob are currently putting the finishing touches on their upcoming second studio album, details of which will be unveiled before year's end.

In the meantime, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of a very special live performance from the band, "Better Live Than Never", captured at Nico's Studio in the band's hometown of Curitiba, Brazil.

The audio of the full performance can also be streamed

on your preferred digital music service HERE

You can watch the full performance in all its blazing glory on YouTube

A mixture of powerful vocals, mean guitar riffs, and heavy groove with influences from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, Electric Mob are faithful students, lovers, and progenitors of rock ‘n roll.

This, for lack of a better term, "electric" performance from the band features tracks culled from the band's debut album "Discharge" as well as tracks from their independent EP, "Leave A Scar" and showcases how they are clearly a coming force to be reckoned with.

Formed in Curitiba, Brazil by Renan Zonta (vocals), Ben Hur Auwarter (guitar), Yuri Elero (bass), and André Leister (drums), Electric Mob caught the attention of Frontiers with their tremendous hard rock songs that show the influence of contemporary hard rock giants while also showing a knowledge of the hard rock pillars of the '70s and '80s.

Electric Mob is made up of four young, hungry, and extremely talented musicians, with the rock 'n roll attitude to deliver their explosive performances. Like a sonic punch to the face, their songs bring a heavy sound with a distinct groove.

One of rock’s most exciting and promising newcomers in years. Get on board the rock n’ roll train!

Electric Mob are:

Renan Zonta - Vocals

Ben Hur Auwarter - Guitar

Yuri Elero - Bass

André Leister - Drums

JOHN ENTWISTLE‘S RARITIES OXHUMED - PREVIEW TRACK “I’LL TRY AGAIN TODAY” IS OUT NOW

September 18, 2022

September 16, 2022 - John ‍Entwistle is best known as the legendary bassist ‍for the Who. Nicknamed the Ox and Thunderfingers, Entwistle's music career spanned over four decades and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as a member of the Who in 1990. Renowned for his musical abilities, he was voted as the greatest bassist ‍of all time in a 2011 Rolling Stone magazine readers' poll and in its special "100 Greatest Bass Players" issue in 2017. Bass Player magazine named Entwistle at number seven.

Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One is the first in a series of posthumous releases coming from John Entwistle as part of a new partnership with Deko Entertainment and longtime friend and collaborator Steve Luongo. This first one has unreleased and remastered studio tracks, demos, and live tracks with gems like “Bogey Man” featuring Keith Moon, “Where You Going Now” (demo for the Who), and a raw live version of “Trick of the Light” recorded during the John Entwistle Band’s final tour in 2001. We will also take you behind the scenes with an expanded booklet with never-before-seen photos and a look into life on the road with John Entwistle. As Steve Luongo comments, “John and I began touring together in 1987. Every tour was more fun than the last. That was the idea. Play loud aggressive rock & roll, have fun, laugh our asses off, travel to the next gig, and repeat. During the 15 years that we worked together as a rhythm section, we remained true to that cause. Along the way we recorded some records and created a sizable catalog of ideas and material for the future. The future is now.”

The album cover concept was conceived by Steve Luongo and Chris Entwistle (John’s son). It gives a nod to John’s dark sense of humor and includes many of John’s favorite things. The two also worked with celebrity designer Queenie (Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Cardi B) to create two commemorative pieces of jewelry based on the Entwistle Crest. These are limited to only 300 each of both a necklace and keychain. As Deko president, Bruce Pucciarello, states, “Hearing the foundation of sound that John Entwistle provided Pete Townshend on Live at Leeds was transformational for me. Watching Steve find these never heard gems from John’s career and making them available to the public is an honor for everyone involved.”

The first preview of what’s to come is the remastered release of “I’ll Try Again Today.”

Listen here: https://smarturl.it/IllTryAgainToday

Pick up Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One and special limited bundles via https://bit.ly/john-entwistle

Product Includes:
- One (1) Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One CD
- One (1) Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One 12-page Expanded Booklet with Exclusive Photos, Recording Info, and Unreleased Photos.
- One (1) Entwistle Crest – Necklace or Keychain

Watch for music previews, lyric videos, and more on Spotify and YouTube.
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Scotty McCreery to Release "Same Truck: The Deluxe Album" Nov. 18 on Vinyl, Digital & CD

September 16, 2022

On the heels of three straight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his RIAA Gold-certified hit song “Damn Strait” and the recent launch of his new single “It Matters to Her,” which was the second most added song at country radio this week, Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery announces the release of Same Truck: The Deluxe Album coming Nov. 18 on vinyl, CD and digital formats. Fans can listen to “Nothin’ Right,” one of six new tracks featured on the deluxe album, today.

“We had more songs I loved ready for the original release of Same Truck than we could put on that album, so I am pumped that Triple Tigers asked me to do a Deluxe Edition where I could add six more songs,” said McCreery. “We’ve also had a lot of requests for a vinyl version of Same Truck over the last year, so I’m excited we can offer that option as well.”

Same Truck: The Deluxe Album was produced by Frank Rogers, Derek Wells, and Aaron Eshuis. The project features 18 songs including the six new tracks: “Falling for a Stranger” written by Eshuis, Travis Wood, and Hannah Ellis; “Here and Ready” by Abe Stoklasa, Sarah Buxton, and Mikey Reeves; “Nothin’ Right” written by McCreery, Jordan Schmidt, Jared Mullins, and James McNair; “On It” written by McCreery, Jessi Alexander, Jonathan Singleton, and Rogers; “Live a Little” written by McCreery, Eshuis, and Blake Chaffin; and “Small Town Story” written by McCreery, Ashley Gorley, and Zach Crowell.

“On It” reunites McCreery with Alexander, Singleton, and Rogers - the writing team responsible for his Gold-certified 2020 No. 1 hit “In Between” from his No. 1 album Seasons Change. “Small Town Story” finds McCreery again joining with Gorley and Crowell, with whom he also wrote his Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “See You Tonight” from 2013.

“We’re performing ‘Nothin’ Right’ in the live shows right now and it always gets a great response,” said McCreery. “Don’t be surprised if a few more of the bonus tracks make their way into our concerts soon.”

Listen to “Nothin’ Right” HERE.
Pre-order/Pre-save Same Truck: The Deluxe Album HERE
Pre-order signed vinyl copies of Same Truck: The Deluxe Album HERE

“Damn Strait” was McCreery’s fifth consecutive No.1 hit, following the Gold certified singles “You Time” and “In Between,” the Platinum-certified “This Is It,” and the Double Platinum certified “Five More Minutes.” Upon the song’s release, Rolling Stone named it a “Pick of the Week” calling it “clever songwriting, delivered by one of the genres’ best King George disciples,” while Billboard praises, “Another ace is the clever track ‘Damn Strait,’ a rare outside cut on the project, penned by Trent Tomlinson and Jim Collins, in which McCreery name checks several of King George’s greatest hits.” Taste of Country recently named it “one of the top 10 country songs of 2022 so far.”

Both “Damn Strait” and “You Time,” as well as his new single “It Matters to Her” written by McCreery, Rhett Akins, and Lee Thomas Miller, are featured on Same Truck which was released in late 2021. The Garner, North Carolina native shifted his perspective to reflect on the last decade of his career and life with wife Gabi and dog Moose, with Tennessean sharing, “McCreery walks a sonic tightrope that leans into his country influences while not abandoning modern Music Row hitmaking,” while Sounds Like Nashville observed, “those songs ended up showing more maturity than ever, and exploring everything from the common bonds his fans share to the eternal flame of romance.”

McCreery and his wife Gabi announced earlier this summer in People that they are expecting their first child, a boy, to be born in early November.

McCreery has been touring all summer, both on his own as well as direct support to Brooks & Dunn, and Brad Paisley at select shows. He is direct support to Jason Aldean tonight in Saratoga Springs, NY, and will perform a sold-out show at the historic Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, TX, site of his “Damn Strait” music video, next Friday, Sept. 23.

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About Scotty McCreery
Scotty McCreery’s current album Same Truck is available everywhere music is sold. It contains his No. 1 RIAA Gold-certified singles “You Time” and “Damn Strait,” and his current single “It Matters to Her.” McCreery co-wrote 10 of the 12 songs on Same Truck. He achieved new heights by earning three back-to-back No. 1 hits from his last album Seasons Change, the RIAA Gold-certified project which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart: the RIAA Double Platinum-certified “Five More Minutes,” the RIAA Platinum-certified “This Is It,” which stayed at the top of the charts for two weeks, and RIAA Gold-certified “In Between.” McCreery co-wrote all 11 songs on Seasons Change, which Rolling Stone named as one of the “40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2018.” Four of his albums have debuted at No. 1 on a Billboard Albums chart, with current combined sales surpassing 4 million copies. With five consecutive No.1 hits to his credit, he’s earned one Double Platinum, four Platinum and four Gold singles; one Platinum and two Gold albums; won the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011; was named the ACM New Artist of the Year in 2011; won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year (‘The Trouble with Girls’) in 2012; American Country Awards for New Artist of the Year in 2011 and Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2013; BMI Awards for writing One of the Top 50 Country Songs of the Year four times (in 2015 for “See You Tonight,” in 2018 for “Five More Minutes,” in 2019 for “This is It.” and 2021 for “In Between”); a Carolina Beach Music Award for National Dance Song of the Year (‘Barefootin’’) in 2018; and the NSAI Nashville Songwriter Award for One of the Top Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written (‘Five More Minutes’) in 2018. The North Carolina native released his first book, Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream, in 2016; it was re-released in paperback in 2020. His song “Five More Minutes” inspired a popular movie of the same name which aired on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network during November-December 2021. McCreery launched his recording career by making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.

The Riven Announce Single "On Top of Evil"

September 16, 2022

Showcasing the experimental side of The Riven’s versatile sound, “On Top of Evil” is the fourth single leading up to the Swedish heavy metal group’s sophomore studio album.

A dynamic journey featuring powerful vocals and vibrant guitar arrangements, “On Top of Evil” moves through psychedelic, atmospheric soundscapes into an explosive finale.

The single is released on all streaming platforms today.

Listen to “On Top of Evil” HERE

The Riven comment:

""On Top of Evil" is our heaviest song to date. Soaring vocals and electrifying guitars meet in a blaze with thunderous bass and drums galore. Sink deep into your mind and let us invite you to the dark side."

The Riven’s second studio album is called 'Peace and Conflict' and will be released on vinyl, CD, and digital formats on the 25th of November.

The album is released on The Sign Records.

Biography:

Hard hitting, sharp shooting power rock influenced by the great sounds of the 1970s and 80s. The Riven plays honest Rock & Roll that makes you wanna shake your fist and bang your head. Their music and lyrics will take you on a sonic journey.

“The Riven is an electrifying powerhouse, Classic Rock for the 21st Century".

The Riven are currently in the line of releasing their second full length studio album 'Peace and Conflict'. The album consists of eight hard hitting tracks that will be available on Vinyl, CD and digital platforms.

New on this album, is the guitarist Joakim Sandegård who together with Arnau Diaz create a twin guitar sound, new to The Riven. Also on this album is Jussi Kalla behind the drums who made his debut with the band with the 12inch "Windbreaker/Movin On" released in May of 2020.

“Make no mistake this band is going to blow up in stratospheric proportions”- The Sludgelord

The Riven recorded their nine track, self-titled debut album in Madrid, Spain with Producer Ola Ersfjord (Lucifer, Tribulation, Dead Lord) at Holy Cuervo Studios. It was later released on the first of March 2019 on The Sign Records with a worldwide distribution.

“Glowingly performed and with a clear direction towards future great deeds. You can’t ask for more from this fully-fledged debut album” Sweden Rock Magazine.

The self-titled album 'The Riven' received great reviews and in the autumn of 2019 the album got a South American release through the Brazilian label Hellion Records. The first album developed the band’s sound from their EP 'Blackbird' and gave space to a more progressive and psychedelic side.

In 2019, The Riven embarked on extensive tours, taking them all over Europe in three separate head-line tours around France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Sweden, playing festivals like Muskelrock, Hellgart, Live at Heart and Skövde in Rock.

In the summer of 2021, The Riven went to a cottage in the south of Sweden, recording their second full-length album. The anticipated sophomore album balances perfectly straight, sharpshooting heavy rock featuring big choruses with psychedelic moments.

“Peace and Conflict” offers twin guitars, roaring vocals and a locked-in rhythm section waiting to take you away.

“Now this is Classic Rock for our time” - Doomed & Stoned

Today, the band consists of singer Totta Ekebergh, guitarists Arnau Diaz and Joakim Sandegård, bass player Max Ternebring and drummer Jussi Kalla.

The Riven was formed in 2016 when they were living in West London, where they also recorded their EP ‘Blackbird’ at Buffalo Studios.

“The five tracks on Blackbird are short, snappy, and more catchy than airborne Ebola”. - AMG