California art-soul outfit SEAL PARTY presents 'You'll Be Fine', a ballad of resilience and tenacity

"A dynamic duo where their soul music talents can shine when given the opportunity to create for themselves. Their style can be compared to greats of the genre, such as Sly and the Family Stone, Dexys Midnight Runners, and The Isley Brothers" ~ Vents Magazine

"Fun improvised sense of music collectivism... Soulful, optimistic and uplifting, Seal Party's music packs a powerful mix of rock, soul and R&B, created and performed with taste, along with a good sense of groove" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"The uplifting lyrics combined with the sweet harmonies are smooth and calming... a three-minute escape from stressful realities to reflect on life’s silver linings and appreciate every minute despite ups and downs" ~ Music-News.com


Oakland-based art-rock collective Seal Party present 'You'll Be Fine', a stirring tale of resilience and tenacity in trying times. No matter what markets plummet, how currencies devalue and what logistical calamities clog up the supply chain, the human spirit endures.

The album's closing track, 'You'll Be Fine' culminates in a jaw-dropping solo by trumpeter Rich Armstrong, who has toured and recorded with Spoon, Train, Thomas Dolby, Boz Scaggs, Josh Groban and Tony! Toni! Tone!, among many other top-shelf artists. San Francisco Symphony Orchestra cellist Evan Kahn also appears on this track, as well as multi-instrumentalist Liam Wesley Craddock.

Premiered on the big screen at the Chabot Theater in northern California, the accompanying video features a party of two -- a man and his trusty canine pal. Director Alex Largusa enrolled actor Michael Cahalan and his real-life dog (Moose Cahalan) to bring this story to the screen.

Following up the singles 'Maison' featuring R&B organ wizard Chris Rob (Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Anita Baker) and the soul-infused piano-based 'Kaleka', this is the latest offering from Seal Party's debut album 'MMXXII'. Recorded by Liam Wesley Craddock and Chris McGrew, the 'MMXXII' album was mixed by McGrew and Jaimeson Durr (Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Hope Sandoval).

"The idea for 'You'll Be Fine' came from a hypothetical -- what happens if everything collapses?," says frontman Kevin Seal, who co-wrote the song with Seal Party's Chris McGrew.

"What if our current economic system melts down? As horrifying as that idea may be, it is possible. It almost happened in 2008. If it all tumbles, we'll be relying on our neighbors -- our immediate neighbors -- and finding our own food. We'll be fishing, hunting, and canning. We'll be bartering and swapping. And as idealistic as this sounds, I think people are both tougher and more cooperative than we are often told to believe. If this happens, you will actually be fine," says Kevin Seal.

As a songwriting-production duo, Chris McGrew (drums/production) and Kevin Seal (keyboards/vocals) formed Seal Party after many years of helping other artists realize their visions. On their debut record, these studio veterans let their own voices come to the fore, revealing and beauty, both rock and groove. Epic melodies soar over tasty chords to tell their stories.

After years of being session musicians, quarantine culture finally gave McGrew and Seal access to an empty recording studio -- namely Studio C of Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco (AKA Wally’s HydeOut), in the room of the former Wally Heider Studios, where artists ranging from the Dead Kennedys to the Grateful Dead to Herbie Hancock recorded some of their most legendary sides.

'MMXXII' is a meaningful and timeless collection, filled with improvisation. Every song on the album involves an array of world-class musicians. Evoking ‘70s soul, rock and R&B while maintaining a raw and exploratory approach, this eclectic work meshes unusual songwriting and musicianship that is at once playful and rebellious. Eclectic and beautiful, this album is continuous, expansive, engrossing. Stretching across genre boundaries, jazz luminaries and punk stalwarts join together to create a series of unique songs.

This record involves world-class horn players, violinists, organists and vocalists. An all-star cast of 22 collaborators includes music royalty like Isaiah Sharkey (D’Angelo, John Mayer, Patti LaBelle) and Keyon Harrold (D’Angelo, Maxwell), punk icon Larry Boothroyd (Jello Biafra, Victims Family), bassist Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake, Fantastic Negrito), Ben Misterka (Collectivity), saxophonist Kenneth Whalum (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake), trumpeter Rich Armstrong (Spoon, Boz Scaggs, Thomas Dolby), guitarist Jonnie Axtell (Psychefunkapus, Dee Snider, Tone Loc) and saxophonist Daniel Casares (Atta Kid, Jazz Mafia, the New Mastersounds).

'MMXXII" album is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music,and Bandcamp..The digital version will be released via New Age Distribution and the CD released by X Racer Productions.

CREDITS
Chris McGrew - drums, percussion
Liam Wesley Craddock - bass, acoustic guitar
Rich Armstrong - trumpet
Evan Kahn - cello
Kevin Seal - vocals, Rhodes electric piano
Written & produced by Chris McGrew & Kevin Seal
Recorded by Liam Wesley Craddock & Chris McGrew
at Wally's HydeOut in Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco
Mixed by Jaimeson Durr & Chris McGrew
Mastered by Justin Weis
'MMXXII' album cover artwork by Tony Calzaretta
Artist photos by Shealin Ritter and Maryzelle Ungo


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German postpunk icons PINK TURNS BLUE bring October-December tour dates, along with 'TAINTED Tour-2022 EP'

"One of the most ethically driven and environmentally conscious post-punk artists of our time... powerful" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Consistent purveyors of quality guitar-laden post punk and dark-bent indie rock... one of the most honest and most direct enduring acts in post punk today" ~ Destroy // Exist

"The timeless message is driven home with a timeless sound composed with refined effect" ~ Post-Punk.com

"They have had high ranks in the charts and still have a place deep in the heart of many fans" ~ Reflections of Darkness

"When it comes to actual darkwave, Berlin’s Pink Turns Blue are rightly regarded as one of the founding acts... one of the finer exemplars of continental postpunk" ~ CVLT Nation


Trailblazing darkwave-postpunk pioneers Pink Turns Blue are at the half-way mark of their long-awaited TAINTED 2022 tour as they cross North America and select cities in the UK, Germany and Spain. Especially for this tour, the trio has also released the 'TAINTED Tour-2022 EP'.

Riding on the strength of their 'Tainted' album, released in late 2021 via Orden Records, and on the trail of their recently released single 'Not Gonna Take It', Pink Turns Blue brings this music to fans from one coast to another while also sharing four new songs that reflect their emotional state in today’s world.

Formed in 1985 in the first generation of gothic rock and named after a Hüsker Dü song, today Pink Turns Blue is Mic Jogwer (vocals, guitar), Paul Richter (drums) and Luca Sammuri (bass). Their debut album 'If Two Worlds Kiss' advanced the darkwave sub-genre while becoming a seminal post-punk album. Emerging from the fear and uncertainty of Cold War Germany, they have since released a dozen full-length LPs.

Both the 'Tainted' LP and the new EP relate to a world in havoc and the seemingly powerlessness of today's youth to take over the world and change it for the better. But this album is also a call to never give up, to never lose faith or the understanding that making this world just a bit better every day is what makes our lives worth living.

With potent singles such as 'Not Even Trying', 'You Still Mean Too Much To Me', 'There Must Be So Much More' and 'So Why Not Save The World' address such themes as climate change, its effects, the reaction to it, the split within society, isolation, health risks and financial uncertainty.

“Since Pink Turns Blue presented the ‘Tainted’ album, things have changed for the worse, or have become more desperate and we have used this time to develop a few songs from the ‘Tainted’ sessions further - songs that didn’t make it onto the album since they were not ready yet, says In defiance of the global trend that the powerful use any excuse to enforce their agenda and defend their accumulation of benefices, more and more people see through it and stand up – for themselves and never give up to make this world just a little bit better," says Mic Jogwer.

"Since February 24 (actually my birthday), when Russia invaded Ukraine, things became even worse. Instead of slowly getting back to “normal” and trying to get our humanity’s shit together and to alleviate climate change and the consequential effects, now we have to cope with war and an energy, food and financial crisis (again) with the risk of losing the battle for equality, climate change, peace... you name it. So now the world is not only TAINTED but is in DISARRAY".

The 'TAINTED Tour-2022 EP' is out now everywhere online. 2021's 'Tainted' LP is also available via Apple Music and Spotify, with CD and limited-edition vinyl editions available via the band's website. Tour tickets can be ordered at https://pinkturnsblue.com/live-dates.

TAINTED 2022 - TOUR DATES (October-December)
OCT 4 Toronto, Canada - The Garrison
OCT 5 Montreal, Canada - Bar Le Ritz PDB
OCT 6 Rochester, NY - Photo City Music Hall
OCT 7 Cambridge, MA - The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub
OCT 8 Brooklyn, NY - Market Hotel
OCT 9 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
OCT 10 Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMOCA
OCT 14 Pinto, Spain - DarkMAD Festival Madrid
OCT 28 Rüsselsheim, Germany - These Days Festival 2022
DEC 15 Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks
DEC 16 Manchester, UK - Night People
DEC 17 London, UK - Electrowerkz

Tour Tickets https://www.pinkturnsblue.com/live-dates
TAINTED Tour-2022 EP order https://lnk.to/PinkTurnsBlue_TaintedTour2022EP

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Dante-inspired gothic electro-rock trio DISPEL presents 'Flames of Greed' from forthcoming 'Inferno' LP

"Old-school style gothic electro evoking both classical darkness and mysticism. An authentic taste of medievalism... Everything here speaks perfection and commitment" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Haunting and huge...Dispel soars defiantly.... Highly melodic, this song emits incredible talent" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Buoyed by soaring powerhouse vocals, this music manages to both balance the extremes and convey the chaos of it all. Combining the expression of gut-wrenching feeling and true despair with instrumentation, Dispel’s sound and style are undeniably their own" ~ The Record Stache

“Somewhere between Mallory’s Morte D’Arthur, a Tarot card reading and a late night session of Dungeons & Dragons. It is a strange but rewarding path” ~ Dancing about Architecture


Dark electro-goth collective Dispel presents the single 'Flames of Greed', previewing their sophomore conceptual album 'Inferno'. Based on Dante’s literary masterpiece, it features a song for each layer of sin existing in the infernal realm.

On this album, Dispel follows Dante and his guide Virgil down each layer of the Nine Hells, dedicating a song to each level of mortal sin. Sprinkled with diabolical personalities from ancient mythology and fantasy literature, this undertaking took two years to complete.

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Dispel is made up of Ravensea, Sean Gallows and Scott Dispel, a founding member of the old-school hardcore band Face Value and former drummer for TEXTBEAK, who is also a studio engineer, producer and award winning nightclub DJ.

The 'Flames of Greed' video, directed and edited by filmmaker Rafeeq Roberts, sees vocalist Ravensea play the part of the diabolic and tormenting empress of greed Fierna, her powerful voice serenading the fallen souls who succumbed to greed in the material world, delivering their eternal fate in Hell. This clip also features actress / model Robin O'Malley, Goth Jen Brunfel, Levie Mckenzie, Colt Mire, Aaron Brunfel and Scott Dispel as the Plague Dr.

Laced with dark melodies, vocal depth and spiritual quests, Dispel creates a unique musical narrative, channelled through the prism of historic lore, mythology and mysticism.

Earlier, Dispel released the shimmering gothic metal 'Journey Into Limbo' and 'Glasya’s Heresy (Acoustic version)', a deep acoustic ballad with saga-laden video, filmed in South Africa. Kate Farquharson's rich piano prowess complements Ravensea's haunting voice as she sings of the sorrows and temptations of this forbidden realm.

Produced by Dispel, 'Inferno' was mastered at The Cage Studios by Martin Bowes of Attrition, well known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Psychic TV and Steven Severin (Siouxsie & the Banshees).

"Influenced by an equal mix of darkwave beats, Medieval literature, and conceptual rock albums, the music behind Dispel was born. But soon after the completion of our debut album ‘Lore’, the world went on lockdown! So we headed back into the studio to create another conceptual album, but we had to up the ante. A spiderweb-ridden bookshelf held the key - “Dante’s Inferno” in its timeless glory," says Scott Dispel.

"Putting a literary masterpiece to music was no small task, we had to do it justice through attention to detail, utilizing actual texts and adding mythological personalities, herein combining rock music and world literature."

Dispel has roots in the early 90’s hardcore punk scene, when a German underground goth-Industrial club inspired Scott Dispel to transition from performing with Face Value to pursuing electronica. Inspired by Sisters of Mercy, Clan of Xymox, Depeche Mode and VNV Nation, he formed Dispel after gaining a music degree and recording studio experience. Dispel took form upon meeting Ravensea, a Berklee vocal performance / music therapy major with a powerful voice and insight into music's power to transcend language and cultural barriers.

'Flames of Greed' is out now, available across online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. On October 12, the full 'Inferno' LP will be released on CD, vinyl (with full color insert) and digitally.

CREDITS
Ravensea – Vocals
Scott Dispel - Drums & Keyboards
Sean Gallows - Vocals & Bass
Leonard (Maldurin) Kemenani - Guitar
Jamie (Valkyrie X) Baisden - Bass
Kate Farquharson - Piano
Joe Cilento - Acoustic Guitar
Barry Gelderblom – Vocal Narrative
Keith Farquharson - Production
Recorded and mixed at Dispel Studios US
Mastered by Martin 'Attrition' Bowes @ Cage Studios UK
'Flames of Greed' video directed & edited by Rafeeq Roberts
Ravensea - Fierna 'Queen of Greed"
Levie Mckenzie - the Knight, Wardrobe, Fight choreography
Goth Jen Brunfel - Hair, Make-up, Wardrobe, Feirna's consort
Colt Mire - Fiend in Red armor, Weapons
Robin O'Malley - Beatrice (Fierna's captive)
Aaron Brunfel - Feirna's consort
Scott Dispel - Plague Dr.

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COREY TAYLOR announces 'Half Sold Out: CMFT Live At The London Palladium' livestream

A Benefit For The Taylor Foundation 

A Global Livestream Live From The London Palladium

17th October 2022, 9.00pm London/BST time

Tickets Available Now - driift.link/CoreyTaylor  ;

SLIPKNOT / STONE SOUR frontman and GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter, COREY TAYLOR has announced a very special livestream event, 'Half Sold Out: CMFT Live At The Palladium', which is set to broadcast from the world renowned London venue on 17th October 2022. 

The sold out London Palladium show, also featuring THE CHERRY BOMBS, will be a benefit event for The Taylor Foundation, Corey’s charity that supports and uplifts military veterans, emergency personnel and their families, living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The intimate and special evening is the first date of his first ever UK solo band tour, which also includes sold out shows in Manchester, Hull and Swansea. 

Corey informs us: 

“Not only am I stoked to be coming back to my island to play for my people, I’m over the moon to share it with the rest of the world. We’re gonna laugh, cry, break dance - sky’s the limit. Enjoy, Earth.”

Tickets are available to purchase now at driift.link/CoreyTaylor. ;

Produced by Driift, this fully-live performance will be streamed worldwide at 9pm London time (BST). The show will then be re-broadcast twice, so fans around the world can watch at a time suitable for them. Thereafter, the show will be available to watch ‘On Demand’ for another 48hrs.

• Live: 9pm BST

• Rebroadcast #1: 9pm EDT

• Rebroadcast #2: 9pm PDT

• On Demand: Monday 17 October 11.30pm PDT - Wednesday 19 October 11.30pm PDT

Ticketholders will get access to the livestream and to on-demand replays which will be available for 48-hours after the live show has ended. Fans can buy tickets and watch the live show and on-demand replays, from anywhere around the world.  

Last year, Corey released his CMFB...Sides EP, comprising 9 unreleased tracks; B-sides, cover tunes that inspired his solo band, acoustic renditions and live versions. It is available now to buy or save on all streaming platforms, alongside his debut solo album CMFT, which arrived in October 2020 to vast critical acclaim, landing in the Top 10 on Official Album Charts in Australia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, with Top 20 debuts in the UK, Finland and Japan.

AFTERMATH Warns There is "No Time to Waste" with New Single and Video

Stream "No Time To Waste" HERE

"'No Time to Waste' –words that everyone should live by in their daily lives. But the song is not about that. Rather it’s about all of us together having no time to waste as a free species. Everyone you talk to today says something isn’t right in the world and most can’t point out what it is that makes them feel that way. Their gut tells them something isn’t right. This song is about what we feel isn’t right with the world today and we urge people to wake up before it’s too late. It isn’t about being woke,but being awake. The song is at its core about unity and coming together to defeat our mutual enemy. Every great story has a hero and a villain. We the people are the hero in this song." says Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis.

WATCH Aftermath - No Time to Waste (Official Lyric Video):

The band is currently putting the finishing touches on No Time To Waste, their forthcoming third album in a trilogy, on which the title track described above is included. The new album is a departure from the previous dark, concept album installment in the trilogy. It also includes the band’s re-imagining of the John Lennonclassic, "Give Peace a Chance".

Chicago based Aftermath, fronted by Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis, formed in October 1985 when Charlie and his schoolmate Steve Sacco (Guitar) got together. This early incarnation with Adam (Bass) and Ray Schmidt (Drums) released their first demo in 1986 featuring “Sentenced to Death”, “Revenge”, “Shotgun” and “The Aftermath”.

In 1987, they unleashed their second demo entitled Killing the Future featuring the tracks “When Will You Die”, “Going No Place”, “Chaos”, “Meltdown” and “War for Freedom”. The band pursued a mind-blowing speed and technical brand of thrash that soon set them apart from the pack and in the process made them a pioneering crossover thrash band.

The tracks "War for Freedom" & "When Will You Die" were both featured on the British Metal Forces magazine_compilation LP Demolition: Scream Your Brains Out in 1988. Their appearance on the Metal Forces compilation further expanded the band's international appeal.

By 1988, the band's musical direction was changing, and Adam's raw and simple bass lines would soon be replaced with complex and technical bass parts handled at first by John Lovette. Ironically, John never played bass on any Aftermath recording and was not even a bass player. He wanted to join the band so badly, however, that he came to the audition with a friend's bass he had just started to play. The speed and complex playing he displayed were like nothing the members had ever seen before on bass. He landed the gig that day. When the band decided it was time to add a second guitarist, Lovette told his bandmates of his desire to switch to guitar and for the first time he came clean he was a guitar player pretending to be a bass player all along. His bass playing was surpassed by his guitar skills and the band found its second guitar player, but unfortunately the search for a bass player was forced to resume. Luckily, the search (for the time being, anyway) ended with Danny Vega. His warm and precise playing was the perfect complement to the guitar playing of Lovette and Sacco and worked amazingly well with Schmidt's powerful drumming. With Lovette handling most of the song writing duties, Aftermath was about to make an unbelievable musical change.

By 1989, that change brought on by Lovette's writing and the band's musical tastes and stylings had slowed and matured as evidenced by the release of the underground classic demo Words That Echo Fear. Danny Vega was replaced on bass by Chris Waldron. The band went onto to become a trailblazing progressive/technical thrash band in the years that followed.

In 1990, based on the huge international success of the Words that Echo Feardemo, the metal label RoadRacer Records (a subsidiary of Roadrunner Records)approached the band for a demo deal, which resulted in a live four track demo featuring the songs “Eyes of Tomorrow”, “Afraid Of Time”, “The Act Of Unspoken Wisdom” and “Reflecting Pictures". Negotiations eventually broke down and Aftermath signed to New York's Big Chief Records. The label's collapse halfway through the recording sessions led to a long delay in finishing the record. While the band struggled to pay the studio bill, the album the band started to record in 1990 would not see the light of day for four years. The experience left the band reeling and forced them to issue the album under their own imprint with the help of their manager through Zoid Recordings in 1994. Four long years had passed since the initial recordings for the record Eyes of Tomorrow and the scene had dramatically changed.

The album was subsequently re-released on Thermometer Sound Surface / Zoidand released yet again four years (1998) later on Black Lotus Records in a re-mastered version.

Quite famously, Aftermath, in a notable court case Tsiolis v. Interscope. Records. Inc., 946 F.Supp. 1344, 1349 (N.D.III. 1996) sued high-profile millionaire rapper DR. DRE over the ownership of the Aftermath name. The Rapper tried to buy the name for $50,000, which the band rejected. The band sued him. As part of the settlement, Interscope Records signed the band. To the label's surprise, the band delivered a record under the moniker Mother God Moviestar. Its eponymous Electro-Metal debut was released in March 1998. The case has been studied in law schools around the US related to the issue of trademark dilution.

Aftermath has continued to receive critical acclaim as one of the major influences in the genre. The band was featured on pages 9 and 10 of Gary Sharpe-Young's A - Z of Thrash Metal, available on Cherry Red Books. Aftermath is also given an entire feature section in Alexandros Anesiadis’ 2019 book Crossover the Edge: Where Hardcore, Punk, and Metal Collide.

Twenty-five years after its formation, Aftermath's music made its return in 2011 with the release of the Box Set 25 YEARS OF CHAOS on Area Death Productions and the vinyl When Will You Die on F.O.A.D. The reemergence of one of the most original thrash bands ever continued in 2014 with their decision to reunite for several concerts in 2015.

Coming off their first show in 20 years at Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in their hometown of Chicago, the band ripped the stage apart at Headbanger’s Open Air in Hamburg, Germany that summer. In the Fall of 2015, the reunion continued with the reissue of Eyes of Tomorrow. With an expanded booklet and remastered by Paul Logus (Pantera, Steel Panther), Shadow Kingdom Records released the band's debut along with bonus material. Following this release was the Killing the Futurereissue on Divebomb Records. Once again Paul Logus remastered the tracks from their original source and created a wall of sound in the process. Killing the Future, along with the expanded booklet and bonus tracks from the band's 1986 first demo completed the celebration of the band's 30th anniversary.

In 2017, the band started writing the material for their new album. There is Something Wrong is an 11-song opus recorded by Chuck Macak. mastered by Ted Jensen and released through Ingrooves by Zoid Entertainment and The Label Group. A concept record in the truest sense of the word, the album features a mix of old-school crossover thrash and technical/progressive metal and is a commentary on what is wrong with the world today. A calling out of the masses to wake up and know the real enemy. The music is urgent, and the lyrics challenge the listener to seek the truth. Aftermath went back to its early days and revived its crossover thrash stylings on several songs, but those are only samples of what the listeners have in store for them once they put on their headphones and listen to There is Something Wrong in its entirety.

In 2020, Aftermath released a re-imagined version of the John Lennon classic, "Give Peace a Chance".

“John Lennon’s urgent call for peace in Give Peace a Chance is more important today than ever, and our call for peace with this cover is the perfect message to follow up our previous album. We released a dark concept album with a bleak message and felt it was important to follow that up with something positive. The visuals in the video are as important as the lyrics in a way. We live in a visual world today and this video needed to get out the message of HOPE. Having a young girl be the focus of the video was our way of getting that across. Seeing only positive acts when she puts on Lennon’s famous glasses was the perfect visual metaphor. Lennon’s message is transmitted not only through his lyrics but also through the perspective created by his unique lenses” says the band.

The video was directed by critically acclaimed video director Steven Nathan in New York City.

AFTERMATH is:
Kyriakos "Charlie" Tsiolis - Vocals
Steve Sacco - Guitar
Ray Schmidt - Drums
George Lagis - Bass

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FOSCOR Shares Cover of ALICE IN CHAINS Song, "Would"

Catalan atmospheric metal band FOSCOR are now sharing a unique and haunting cover of ALICE IN CHAINS' iconic song, "Would?" The single is a tribute to celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of the grunge band's seminal album, 'Dirt,' which was released on September 29, 1992. The song can be heard below.

The band comments on the cover:

"Despite not having a direct impact in Foscor's music in its conception, Alice in Chains clearly was a life changing act and soundtrack during our youth days, while Black Metal was about to cover everything we knew in majestic darkness from then on. As mentioned months ago, we haven’t had the chance of properly celebrating our 20th anniversary, and to face it from another angle, we thought that would be fantastic to work with some classics in order to connect with you all.

"Working with Jaime on drums for this hymn, and another surprise yet to come, is something paying justice to a long time friend and collaborator since his work for 2018’s album 'Les Irreals Versions,' covering ourselves. Note that this 'Would?' version is not a simple cover as most of you know them, but a work on rearranging the music and even vocal lines to try showing respect and gratitude from our hearts.

"Ten years after 'Dirt' was released, Foscor began its own path, and now that Alice in Chains celebrates this album’s 30th anniversary, we feel fair to pay our humble tribute to one of the most iconic songs from 90's, and a band that easily made us better and deeper in terms of how expressing emotions with our music within the recent years with Season of Mist. Hope you enjoy and share the celebration! To all of us, and for many more years of tragic darkness..."

All FOSCOR albums and merch can be ordered HERE.

The Catalans return with the second chapter of the trilogy initiated with “Les Irreals Visions” in 2017, yet strongly connected to the fin de siècle cultural movement of Modernisme - a parallel development to Art Nouveau and Jugendstil among others. Visual things must acquire a new secret appearance, and with ‘Els Sepulcres Blancs’ FOSCOR treats poetically how facing a change of a sick world and society through the land of dreams.

The title translates as “The White Tombs”, a metaphor for that world of dreams and expectations where humans chained to reality may die and born free to imagine a better one.

FOSCOR hail from Catalonia, and take inspiration from the morbid, decadent, and sick reflections on a rapidly changing society, as the artistic landscape at the end of the nineteenth century shaped.

The name FOSCOR translates as "darkness" in their native Catalan tongue, which the band from Barcelona uses for their lyrics as a distinctive element and strong connection with their cultural reality.

The Catalans’ first two albums, 'Entrance to the Shadows' Village' (2004), 'The Smile of the Sad Ones' (2007) wrapped a shroud of classic second wave black metal around a melancholic yet vital core. 'Groans to the Guilty' (2009) witnessed FOSCOR setting out towards more progressive and avant-garde course, but it was next full-length 'Those Horrors Wither' (2014) which marked a clear departure from the black metal. Darkness found an equally strong expression through the use of very personal clean vocals, tempo reduction and atmosphere.

In 2017, FOSCOR took another step in their constantly changing and shifting evolution. The brand new release 'Les Irreals Visions' (2017) was easily drawing its eager audience in, only to lure the unwary listener into a dark labyrinth of unexpected complexity filled with beauty and sorrow. In 2018, FOSCOR explored these lines between reality, poetry and the beyond even further with a special digital release transforming their own music into a so intimate experience; 'Les Irreals Versions' (2018).

Now, 2019 promises to be as tragic as their music claims with the so sensitive release of 'Els Sepulcres Blancs', its characteristic melancholic sonic aura and catchy riffing intensity. Their most personal and delicate sound achievement to date.

Style: Dark Atmospheric Metal

Line-up
Fiar: lyrics, vocals
Falke: guitars, effects
Albert M.: guitars, bass, piano
Jordi F.: drums
Esteban P.: keys

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ENUFF Z'NUFF ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM "FINER THAN SIN" OUT NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the latest album from Enuff Z’nuff, 'Finer Than Sin' on November 11, 2022.

Now fronted by singer and bass guitarist Chip Z’nuff for their last three studio albums, including The Beatles' covers album 'Enuff Z'Nuff's Hardrock Nite', the band are still delivering their patented infectious power pop melded with hard rock. 

Get your first preview of the new album with the single, "Catastrophe", which is available now on all music streaming services and can be heard below.

Pre-order/save 'Finer Than Sin' HERE

Founding member Chip Z’nuff is once again joined by long-running members Tory Stoffregen (guitars), Tony Fennell (guitars), and Daniel Benjamin Hill (drums).

'Finer Than Sin' showcases the musical stylings that have kept the band a loyal fan base since the ‘80s, staying true to their colorful rock 'n roll roots. 'Finer Than Sin' is the band's 17th studio album overall.

Originally formed in 1984 in Chicago, IL, Enuff Z'Nuff received their big break in 1989 when they signed to Atco/Atlantic Records. The band's self-titled album was a monster hit and spawned two evergreen singles, “New Thing” and “Fly High Michelle”. Both received constant airplay on radio and heavy rotation on MTV, spending over 60 weeks in the Top 10.

1991 saw the band release their sophomore album, 'Strength'. The album had a massive hard rock overtone and sustained the success achieved on the first album.

The band made high profile television and radio appearances on the likes of David Letterman and Howard Stern and were featured in Rolling Stone’s Hot Issue as "The Next Big Thing".

Enuff Z'nuff have soldiered on during the new musical climates of the ‘90s and '00s and continued to release over a dozen more studio records.

Enuff Z'Nuff just wrapped up a run of U.S. dates with The Dead Daisies and has more U.S. dates coming up, as well as international dates.

See upcoming tour dates HERE

ENUFF Z'NUFF ARE:

Chip Z’nuff - Singer, Electric Bass

Tory Stoffregen - Lead Guitar

Tony Fennell - Guitar, Vocals 

Daniel Benjamin Hill - Drums & Percussion 

Thrilling Modern Metal Upstarts LEAGUE OF DISTORTION Announce Self-Titled Debut Album, out November 25, 2022 via Napalm Records

After signing with international rock and metal empire Napalm Records and the successful subsequent release of their breakout first single, “Wolf or Lamb”, Germany's hottest upstarts LEAGUE OF DISTORTION are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their hard-hitting self-titled debut album, set for release on November 25, 2022!

Featuring powerhouse members Anna “Ace” Brunner (Exit Eden) and Jim “Arro” Müller (Kissin’ Dynamite), the unit reveals their explosive potential without ever holding back!

Now, they unleash their relentless second single, “My Revenge”, consisting of modern melodic rhythms and technical prowess topped with vocal dynamics poised to drop jaws.

Having mercilessly flipped the metal scene upside down, their explosive second single shows exactly that: a defying sound with dashing drums and heavy, prominent guitar riffs crowned by Anna’s unique, war cry vocals.

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION on “My Revenge”:

“This 2nd song goes out to everyone who can relate to the first lines. We’ve taken too much, but we are not passive anymore. Don’t drown in darkness, be as bright and as different as you can be and set fire to the sun!”

Watch the official video for “My Revenge”

A new force, LEAGUE OF DISTORTION unite to defeat the shadows cast upon the music scene with their fresh sound and style! Back in 2017, Anna Brunner celebrated remarkable international success with her symphonic metal band Exit Eden, and now, has teamed up with notorious guitarist Jim Müller of renowned heavy metal band Kissin’ Dynamite.

Together, they’ve formed one of the hottest new modern metal bands of the year, combining their signature sounds to create a powerful soundscape. Now, they are ready to fight the darkness yet again with their 2022 full-length, self-titled debut album, 'League of Distortion'.

Lifting the dark veil of stagnation caused by the pandemic, LEAGUE OF DISTORTIONintroduce a new sound that resonates with the uncertainty of this period. “Wolf or Lamb” - the addictive first stand-alone single that introduced the band as a force to be reckoned with - ignites the fire of the full album. “Rebel By Choice” and “The Bitter End” show the band’s burning passion and dedication to the genre, while “My Revenge” convinces with a catchy hook and bashing guitar riffs.

The elemental force of Anna “Ace” Brunner’s distorted, powerful voice merged with chunky riffs played by Jim “Arro” Müller, steady and strong beats delivered by Tino “Aeon” Calmbach and edgy bass by Felix “Ax” Rehmann unifies them, forming a strong blast of an album that cannot be missed!

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION showcase the individual musical expertise of its members without ever becoming stagnant or pretentious - unabashedly distorting the order and launching a new age of metal. Songs like “I’m A Bitch” and “It Hurts So Good” abandon all rules, while catchy hooks like in “L.O.D.” mark anthems to claim their new reign. With songs like “Solitary Confinement” and “Sin”, the band shows their lyrical depth by turning their sadness into a powerful war cry, providing expressive pieces and hymns for the lost.

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION convince with classic pieces featuring strong instrumentals, on-the-nose lyrics and energetic vocals, proving their penchant to stand out from the pack. They’ve transformed their frustration into a musical statement beyond comparison. With “Do You Really Think I Fucking Care”, the band lands the final punch of the album to make the message clear: LEAGUE OF DISTORTION are here to set the scene ablaze!

The band on their debut album:

"With this debut album, we lay the cornerstone of LEAGUE OF DISTORTION. Processing the cruel and capricious reality, with straight-forward, provocative and very personal topics, we are distorting perspective and creating tremendously powerful music. LEAGUE OF DISTORTION is here to stay, and we welcome you to be a part of this from the very beginning."

Pre-Order Your Copy NOW!

'League of Distortion' will be available in the following formats:

Digisleeve

1 LP Gatefold

Digital Album

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION are:

Anna “Ace” Brunner - Vocals

Jim “Arro” Müller - Guitar

Felix “Ax” Rehmann - Bass

Tino “Aeon” Calmbach – Drums

THE HATE CLUB Unleashes Official Music Video for New Single, "Cursed," off of Upcoming, Debut LP!

Dark Metal artist THE HATE CLUB ( Alex Poe) has released the official music video for "Cursed"! The brutal new track is the first single off of his upcoming, debut LP, and features the artist performing the track live in his native Ukrainian. Directed by Matt Zane (SOCIETY 1) and shot by Arthur Grigoryan, "Cursed" gives fans a big dose of the band's intensity and raw musicianship in a way that will satisfy even the most discerning metal fan!

"Primeval response to our surroundings, touching the fire for the first time, fleeing the unknown while keeping your fears in the back of the mind." - THE HATE CLUB

Purchase / Stream "Cursed" Online

The Hate Club is a Ukrainian metal band from Kyiv. Now based in Los Angeles, California, formed in 2017. The band was created by lead singer, guitarist and producer Alexander Poe.

THC’s journey began by touring in the US in support of the debut EPs Space Born and Misfit. Then, followed up with Unplugged EP pt. 1, Death of the Protagonist & Prologue EP. Both recent EP’s achieved formidable success among audiences and reached international charts.

"Cerberus", a single from Death of the Protagonist EP charted on the iTunes Heavy Metal charts in Germany on the 18th place. "My Name Is Legion" from the same EP, premiered on Loudwire and reached 25th position on iTunes Heavy Metal charts in France.

Single “Crusade” from the Prologue EP charted in Finland on the iTunes Metal & Rock charts in the 2nd and 6th places in 2021.

The Hate Club's music video for "My Name Is Legion" topped Newgrounds Animation portal for 3 weeks with 4.5/5 average rating further establishing THC's foothold among the newcomers of metal & industrial.

In early 2021 The Hate Club made a first appearance in a print magazine dedicated to underground music of LA - Highwire Daze. Then in Scandinavian Metalized and Italian Rock Hard magazines in 2022.

THC’s most recent release, Prologue EP, came out on the 6th of October, 2021.

Single “Crusade” charted on the iTunes Metal & Rock charts in the 2nd and 6th places.
Currently, The Hate Club is working on a debut album, to be released in 2022 supporting it with touring in the US.

The Hate Club is fully independent.

The Hate Club aims to make a powerful statement in the new generation of metal.

GAEREA Unveils Official Music Video for "Laude"

Cathartic black metal entity GAEREA is now sharing the brand new music video for the song "Laude," which is taken from the band's brand new opus, 'Mirage!' The video, which documents the band's performance at VOA Heavy Rock Festival 2022 in the band's home country Portugal, can be seen below.

The band comments, "Today we shine light upon 'LAUDE,' the last single of the 'Mirage' record. An ode to this core’s unity and a whisper in the High Lands for what is about to unfold in the Vortex Society. A song about Sacrifice, Despair and Agony. A song about us: GAEREA. And as we once wrote: '(…) if the shores were not ravaged by human greed and ignorance, Resilience would draw a wall of adventures ingrained in our cells.'”

In addition, GAEREA will be embarking on an extensive European tour in support of label-mates Gaahls WYRD along with SAOR and WINTERFYLLETH starting this Friday, September 30 in The Netherlands! The full run of dates can be found below!

'Mirage' can be streamed, downloaded, or ordered HERE.

"...an album that’s simultaneously tender and beastly in both sound and substance, and one that expands and redefines black metal’s capabilities while retaining all the requisite barbarity." - Decibel Magazine (Sept 2022 issue, lead review) (8/10)

"...an emotional rollercoaster of a record that's going to sometimes make you feel sorrow, sometimes elation and lots of reflected longing." - Metal Injection(8/10)

"If 2020’s Limbo was the sound of a band putting any doubts about their abilities – or their authenticity – firmly to rest, then Mirage is the sound of a band with nothing left to prove to anyone… except to themselves." - No Clean Singing

GAEREA will be supporting legendary black metal band WATAIN for three dates in Mexico this December!

Prior to the dates in Mexico, GAEREA will be embarking on their first ever Latin America tour this November! The headliner will kick off in Brazil on November 15 and will conclude in El Salvador on November 30! The band will then head to Mexico City to headline Mexico Black Metal Chaos Festivalfrom December 2-4 (Exact date TBA). Venues and tickets will be announced soon!

GAEREA is also be appearing at several European festivals this summer, with their next performance taking place on August 4 at the renowned Wacken Open Air. In addition, they will be supporting label-mates Gaahls WYRD and SAOR on an extensive European tour this fall. The band's full itinerary for 2022 can be found below!

The cover artwork for 'Mirage,' which is created by the SAROS Collective, can be found below along with the track-list and further album details.

Style: Cathartic Black Metal

Behind black shrouds of obscurity and desolation, the men of GAEREA deliver their odes in cascading maelstroms of aggression and beauty. Emerging from the age of pandemic to whatever awaits humanity next, the Portuguese horde remains on the frontlines of the next generation of extreme metal. With an EP and two albums to their name, GAEREA has rapidly distinguished themselves from the thousands of bands toiling away in the underground. Brewing their cauldron of sound from a recipe of pounding black-metal blast mixed with a touch of harrowed, reflective longing, many devotees of the darkened arts have flocked to their banner. With the emergence of third full-length album Mirage, those numbers are sure to grow.

Underground metal itself is a strange and cyclical beast. Trends come and trends go. But at no point in the genre’s history have we borne witness to what happened to the world in 2020. GAEREA met this challenge by releasing their second album, the aptly titled Limbo, to excellent world reception. In the meantime, they found the total suspension of interactive life as it was previously known to be the perfect breeding ground for further creation and making. As the troupe’s main songwriter elaborates, “I lost two precious years of my life, years that I would rather have spent touring and growing as an artist. But they were crucial for us, these years, because not too many bands stayed relevant and productive. The pandemic gave us the time to make the best release we could. All the promo-shoots, interviews, videos, we all had time to prepare for everything. Mirage was the product of a sudden inspiration. The basic parts were written over about two weeks.”

Such a stunning admission goes to show that art is fickle, and the artist is merely a vessel through which the sweet sorcery we call music may flow. It can mute itself to frustrating silence – or it can explode into being regardless of all consideration. For this band on the rise, it is most certainly the latter. Sizzling with ambition from day one, GAEREA may present one unique face to their audience, masked and enshrouded, but the truth is they have not remained changeless. “We are not the same band who recorded Limbo,” he insists. “We are more eager to take on the world. If the pandemic taught us anything it is that nothing is certain.”

This lack of certainty plays heavily into newest creation Mirage. As its name suggests, the inability to trust what our senses are telling us could be construed as one of the album’s central themes. Rather than constrict their art to mythological references or anti-religious tropes, GAEREA instead plumb the depths of the human experiences of isolation and suffering. “The concept, the subject, of each song is everyone, you, me . . . if people were alone together in Limbo, in Mirage they are truly alone. Nobody is truly real until they are alone.”

If existential dread could be turned into sound, GAEREA have carved their own philosophical path through its stygian tunnels. It isn’t Satan, demons, death, or even suicide that is waiting for us there. “What if people finally reached their goal,” he posits, “to end their suffering, and instead of dying they find themselves in a new reality, lost in a big city they were once a part of – they don’t know if anyone else is still alive. They are alone inside their own world.” This theme of being alone in a world full of familiar scenes, unable to end things and unable to reach anyone else, might well terrify the listener more effectively than any glimpse into the imagined hellscapes of our nightmares. Being isolated in your own world is the real nightmare, and GAEREA strum the chords of this horror with nuance and a miserable grace.

Boasting a superior production that threads the needle between clarity and causticness, GAEREA unwaveringly admit their loyalty to countryman and producer Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings. “Miguel is fantastic,” enthuses the band’s primary composer. “He comes from a brutal death metal background. I thought if this guy can pull off a punchy, modern, but still authentic production with a slam / death metal band, I wonder what he can do with a band like GAEREA. He has a vision for a sound, and that is what I really like. He is not a black metal fan, but it’s this very external set of ears and eyes from a guy who really knows his craft, and he brings all of that to our sound.” The fruits of this union are quite evident, as the turbulent moods of the title track are so wonderfully tossed between tension-building moments, and the explosive payoffs which set GAEREA apart from so many who try but come up short.

Tormented leads and building riffs sit atop some seriously explosive drumming, waxing and waning, on “Arson,” a tempest of moods and one of the album’s centerpieces. Emotion, at times sounding triumphant in brilliantly wrought guitar leads, is skewered by vocals that bustle with shattering despair. The dichotomy is magnificent to behold. GAEREA’s composer makes no mistake. “I want to hear the throat on the album, and if we are a vocals-driven band, I don’t want to over-process them during the recording. Striking that balance is one of the beauties for me in this record.”

In a world that increasingly elevates the shallow and the narcissistic, GAEREA pursues an artistic struggle of inward isolation, honest self-examination, and a dogged refusal to bow to the void that awaits. Thus, the persistence of their shadowed visages, draped in the masks which codify their anonymity while also creating a reliable extreme metal brand that fans can appreciate, especially in the live setting. “GAEREA are truly ourselves when we put these masks on, and we transcend into something different, and primitive,” he asserts. “It still makes total sense, and this band would not be a band anymore if we ever dropped the masks.”

As GAEREA prepares the release of Mirage, the world has resumed functioning, and as it lurches onward into its bleak future, one could stipulate that the pressure may be on to continue its rise amid the clamor of this renewal of activity. Does this challenge intimidate GAEREA? “We want to do better, but I don’t feel any pressure because we are in very good hands with the people we work with. We are building a strong team that really cares for us, stage-wise, promotional-wise, website and sales-wise. We are building a very structured confident teams that aims for the same goals we do. What I truly care about is continuing our ever-growing concept of the band GAEREA, and not becoming sterile, and I would not want people to be unaffected by our music. In the end we’re trying to express something within ourselves, and I don’t want it to be too complicated.”

The beauty of GAEREA lies in the directness and simplicity found within their florid tapestry of extremity and aggression. Whether it is in the less-polished aural dynamite of their self-titled EP, or in the lustrous textures of Mirage, GAEREA is building a mighty edifice of underground metal. With talons dipped in the inky blood of black metal and scraped across the flesh of human suffering, GAEREA is leading a charge into the future of darkness, and all those who find beauty and power in the dark side of existence would do well to take heed.

Style: Cathartic Black Metal

Recording Studio: Demigod Recordings

Producer/Sound engineer: Miguel Tereso

Mix/Master: Miguel Tereso (Demigod Recordings)

Cover artwork: Saros Collective

Bio: Nicolas Franco

Links:
http://www.facebook.com/gaerea
http://www.instagram.com/gaerea
https://gaerea.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/gaerea_official

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/GaereaMirage
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/gaerea-mirage

Formats:
CD Digipak
CD Digibook
2x 12” Gatefold (Black)
2x 12” Gatefold (Dracula / limited to 300)
2x 12” Gatefold (White / limited to 500)
2x 12” Gatefold (Gold / limited to 700)

DYMBUR Release Official Music Video for Socially Progressive New Single, "Back Home"!

Shillong, India based, Khasi Thraat Folk Metal band DYMBUR has unveiled the visually impactful official music video for their newest, intensely poignant new single, "Back Home." Addressing the international challenges of child prostitution, discrimination protections, LGBTQ+ rights and basic human rights, DYMBUR delivers their humanitarian message with stunning lyrics and incredible musicianship!

“We wrote 'Back Home' in 2021 and it was supposed to be the first single that we wanted to release under our new genre change. The script is written by Cornelius & Andreas and a few other add ons were taken from the other band members. Since we came up with the idea of fusing khasi traditional instruments with metal music, we also wanted to write songs based on heavy subject matter, hence the idea of the storyline came about. We did approach a few production houses from Shillong, India and shared the script with them, but they all rejected to work with us because of the sensitive subject matter. Hence we kept the song on hold and released our other singles 'Rape Culture' & 'Child Abuse'.

Right after these releases, we then decided that it was high time that we need to release Back Home. Since no one wanted to shoot the video for us cause of its sensitive content, we then decided to produce and direct the video by ourselves, under Legato Studio Productions owned by our Guitarist & founder of Dymbur, Cornelius Kharsyntiew.

The song depicts a child being sold off to a brothel because his homophobic father cannot accept him. This boy grows into a young man as he serves his entire adolescent life as a sex worker in that brothel. A day comes when he gathers all his courage and escapes the brothel to embark on a journey to get Back Home. Along the way he gets a flashback and recalls all the atrocities he had faced. Fueled by these painful memories he pushes ahead in search of his home. He eventually finds his home but his parents don't recognize him as he is wearing a hijab and when he takes it off for the first time to reveal his face, immediately his mother recognizes him as she rushes forward to embrace him but his father stops her. The story ends with the father and son locked in on an emotional stare down. In the last shot the hammer drops to the ground signifying 'Acceptance; from the band's POV. But that shot can also be defined as an open ended shot where the audience can decide if they want to accept or reject the boy if they were in the father's position. " - DYMBUR

DYMBUR is a Folk Metal band, formed in Shillong, Meghalaya in February 2012.

“DYMBUR” is a word of KHASI origin that translates into English as “Fig Tree”.

The KHASI people are an indigenous tribe, who live in the State of Meghalaya which is in the north eastern part of India.
‘DYMBUR’ - The fig tree symbolizing rebirth, progression and evolution, of victory after struggle, Fresh leaves from old branches forming new shapes defining one of nature’s basic laws, the ability to regenerate and grow anew after a dry spell.

On November 2021, Dymbur announced the band's shift towards folk metal, which we termed as 'KHASI THRAAT FOLK METAL

THE AGONIST Reveals Disturbing Music Video for "Immaculate Deception"

JUNO Nominated EP,

'Days Before the World Wept', Out Now

Order HERE

Death metal trailblazers THE AGONIST have just revealed a twisted new music video for the crushing, grooving track "Immaculate Deception", cut from their JUNO nominated EP, 'Days Before the World Wept', out now via Napalm Records!

The dark and disturbing clip comes just in time to prepare fans for the band's upcoming European tour. Featuring headliners Hypocrisy, special guests Septicflesh and fellow support artists Horizon Ignited, the run begins this coming Friday, September 30 in Germany. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates and check local venues and listings for more information.

Watch the music video for "Immaculate Deception"

Vocalist Vicky Psarakis says:

""Immaculate Deception" is a song about societal pressure and feelings of remorse over time.

The main point I want to highlight is the concept of time and the fear that comes with it. We all reach a point where we start noticing that we're aging. In current society, there's a big push to try and preserve our physical state. There's a huge movement of cosmetic procedures and products that promise us "eternal youth". People like to think that they can keep reliving their 20s, instead of embracing the natural course of life and the challenges and rewards that come with it.

To bring this vision to life, we focused on our main character coming face to face with different versions of herself: her naturally aged older self chasing her with an imaginary "mob" (representing society) and her unrecognizable cosmetically altered self staring at her through the mirror. She ultimately realizes she cannot run anymore.

Remorse is a powerful feeling and influencing factor for a lot of our decisions, but the fact is you can never go back in time and change the things you've done. All you can do is learn and push yourself to be better over time.

To thank all our fans who directly donated money for this video to be made, we added their names to the credits. We could not have done this without you!"

Claim your copy of 'Days Before the World Wept' NOW!

Inspired by real life experiences, fan and media acclaimed 'Days Before The World Wept' explores a grim, conceptual tale of greed, gluttony, confusion, pain, redemption and hope enveloped in a new level of aggression and cohesive, technical prowess.

Soaring through a kaleidoscope of blistering metal mastery and hopeful lyrical dramatism, the opus dominates as one of the most impressive works of the band’s catalog.

'Days Before The World Wept' track listing:

1) Remnants in Time

2) Immaculate Deception

3) Resurrection

4) Feast on the Living

5) Days Before the World Wept

'Days Before The World Wept' is available in the following formats:

-CD Jewelcase

-1LP Gatefold Black

-Digital Album

THE AGONIST is:

Vicky Psarakis - Vocals / Piano

Danny Marino - Guitar

Pascal Jobin - Guitar

Chris Kells - Bass

Simon McKay - Drums

Whiskey Myers Grace POLLSTAR Cover Ahead of Personally Curated Firewater Music Festival

WHISKEY MYERS GRACE POLLSTAR COVER:
“RED DIRT ROCK WHISKEY MYERS TAKES ON THE WORLD”

Rolling Stone’s “New Torch Bearers for Southern Music” Continue Selling Out Amphitheater Tour Dates Ahead of Personally Curated Firewater Music Festival This Week, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1

Critically Acclaimed Tornillo Album Available Now

Road warriors Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 shows since their emergence in 2007, yet this year’s touring has reached yet another level for the band who earns their reputation as American Songwriter’s “Country Rock Royalty,” having sold over 281,000-and-counting tickets year to date. With recent milestones including a single-day sellout of their Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut and back-to-back nights at the Ryman Auditorium (with the second show added after night one sold out in just 30 minutes), plus a headlining arena show in front of more than 10,000 fans set for Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena next month, the multi-Platinum independent band arrives emphatically as this week’s POLLSTAR cover artist, with the magazine noting, “Somewhere between the six-string swagger of Southern rock and the hard-charging improv-aspect of jam bands, Whiskey Myers ignited a national fervor for Red Dirt Music.”

“An outlier of alt-country with more thrust, Southern cousin of the Black Keys or spiritual grandchild of Waylon and Willie’s Outlaw Country, Whiskey Myers is currently taking a regional movement global,” adds the magazine, noting “Whiskey Myers offers sobering pieces of broken lives that go unseen.”

In addition to their sold-out tour dates to ever-increasing crowd sizes across the globe, the band from East Texas is also keen to remember their roots, hosting the annual Wiggy Thump Festival in their hometown to benefit the local youth livestock association. Yet they began dreaming even bigger in the festival space with last year’s inaugural edition of their personally curated Firewater Music Festival held outside Kansas City, which will return with an impressive lineup of musical friends plus a wide array of outdoor lifestyle activities this week, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1. Limited tickets remain HERE.

“It’s lightning in a bottle,” lead singer Cody Cannon shared with POLLSTAR of the event and its lineup, continuing, “You know, people really seem to want real bands. And if that’s what they’re looking for, well, that’s all that we are... all we’ve really ever been.”

Live is where the band known for that authenticity and celebrated by Esquire for their “straight-up, booze-swilling, highway-driving, heart-on-your-sleeve, blood-on-your-knuckles country music” makes an undeniable impression, yet their recorded music also speaks volumes. The July release of Tornillo, recorded during a 21-day period of isolation at the Sonic Ranch studio just miles from the U.S./Mexico border, marked the band’s second time self-producing and featured the genre-bending band doubling down on what they do best: sharing honest truths with no-holds-barred instrumentation, letting the genre-bending music speak for itself.

As American Songwriter declared of Tornillo, the band is “in a league of their own with their signature hard-rocking sound on full display… Saddle up and settle in because Whiskey Myers is ready to take listeners on a country, rock, and blues-infused wild ride.” “Southern rock is alive and well on Whiskey Myers’ Tornillo – and it comes with a brassy border-town swagger,” added Nashville Lifestyles in the magazine’s July print issue. “Equal parts train songs, tenacious energy, and Tabasco… their lawless musicality burns like the sun.”

Whether recorded or live, it’s clear that what Classic Rock declares of Whiskey Myers has never been truer: “Authenticity: you can’t buy it, you can’t bluff it. And you can’t beat it when it comes to delivering dirty, down-home, electric guitar music from the American South.”

For more information and to purchase tickets to upcoming shows, visit www.whiskeymyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Upcoming Tour Dates
Featuring support from Shane Smith & The Saints, Read Southall Band, The Weathered Souls, Almost Legal and more; visit WhiskeyMyers.com for specific date information
Sept. 29-Oct. 1 La Cygne, Kan. | Firewater Music Festival
October 7 The Woodlands, Texas | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
October 8 Helotes, Texas | Helotes Festival Grounds
October 13 Tuscaloosa, Ala. | Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
October 14 Gonzales, La. | Lamar Dixon Expo Center
October 15 Fort Worth, Texas | Dickies Arena
October 31 Spokane, Wash. | Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox
November 1 Seattle, Wash. | Paramount Theatre
November 2 Portland, Ore. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
November 4 Reno, Nev. | Silver Legacy Resort Casino
November 5 Redding, Calif. | Redding Civic Auditorium
November 11 San Francisco, Calif. | The Warfield
November 12 San Jose, Calif. | San Jose Civic
November 13 Santa Barbara, Calif. | Arlington Theatre
November 15 Pomona, Calif. | The Fox Theater Pomona
November 17 Los Angeles, Calif. | The Novo by Microsoft
November 18 San Diego, Calif. | Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
November 19 Las Vegas, Nev. | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
December 8 Jonesboro, Ark. | First National Bank Arena
December 9 Tupelo, Miss. | BancorpSouth Arena
December 10 Huntsville, Ala. | Von Braun Center Arena
December 11 Macon, Ga. | Macon Centreplex, Coliseum & Auditorium

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 1.4 million albums and amassed nearly 2 billion streams while earning four RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and hit CBS series “SEAL Team.” USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

Manchester psychnauts The Speed Of Sound release double A-side single 'Virtual Reality 123 / Charlotte 12" version'

"Buzzing fuzz guitar lines emerge from a delicate acoustic introduction to intersect with the crashing chords and the ‘bulbous pulsing’ rhythm section" ~ Record Collector Magazine

"Raw and edgy sound with guiding and invigorating sense of melody" ~ The Spill Magazine

“Unmistakeable sound a winning formula” ~ The Big Takeover

“A triumph of industry, imagination and talent, coolly novel and damned addictive” ~ Louder Than War

‘Unique and other worldly” ~ Vive Le Rock

“A form of Art-Pop that is wry, incisive, yet a deeply listenable examination of post industrial culture” ~ Rock At Night

"A riotous maelstrom of musical mayhem” ~ The Manc Review

Manchester indie rock outfit The Speed Of Sound presents the double A-side single 'Virtual Reality 123 / Charlotte 12" Version', reimagining two of the tunes from their acclaimed 2021 album 'Museum Of Tomorrow', marking one year since its release via Big Stir Records. Just like a classic 12” single, each track clocks in at over 6 minutes - double the running time of the album originals.

Hailing from Manchester, The Speed of Sound is made up of father and son John Armstrong (guitars and vocals) and Henry Armstrong (keyboards), Ann-Marie Crowley (vocals and guitar), Kevin Roache (bass guitar) and John Broadhurst(drums).

Formed in 1989 with a pre-history dating back to the day Andy Warhol died in 1987, The Speed of Sound lies deep below the ‘music industry radar’, allowing for the evolution of their own distinctive sound and live act. Their music is optimistic, but with lyrical bite, a punk-inspired DIY ethos and lust for experimentation rooted in psychedelia.

Throughout their 33-year history, The Speed Of Sound have always been idiosyncratic, counter-intuitive and perpetually looking for something new. These two fresh extended pieces take advantage of space that is not afforded when limited by the physical time constraints of vinyl. The result is effectively two new pieces that are epic in different and unexpected ways. Is this Progressive Pop? There is only one way to find out.

'Virtual Reality 123' is a dramatically beautiful, yet desolate soundscape, unfurling within the startlingly atmospheric pairing of grand piano and guitar feedback blended with the human voice. Joyous and steely resolute in its determination to create and inhabit a personal parallel universe, it constructs a separate realm for the purpose of keeping the work/life spheres completely separate. A possibility powered by enabling and running an ‘alternative-life’ programme alongside the daily grind, it steps from one to the other, closing the door between them. Replacing the drudgeries of the physical analogue personal life with a digital perfection, the virtual world becomes a refuge from actual existence and the place when life exists in a state of perpetual euphoria.

Frontman John Armstrong says, “This is the full version of 'Virtual Reality' - as originally conceived - parts 1, 2 and 3. It was simply too long to fit on the album in its entirety, so here it is in its unedited glory. We couldn’t get the piano into the recording studio, so we recorded that remotely and added it in.”

'Charlotte 12” Version' takes the already existing sense of anxious menace within the album version of this song, adding a ghostly and delicately layered ephemeral depth of neo-gothic proportions. Enhancing the dread within the runaway choruses, this performance leaves no need for flickering candles; true terror is within the mind.

“The song is based on actual events from the 1850’s; the first time we played Charlotte live was in Elizabeth Gaskell’s house within the actual room where Charlotte Bronte hid behind a curtain to avoid meeting an unexpected visitor while she was staying in her fellow novelist’s home," explains John Armstrong.

"That gig was just two weeks before Charlotte’s 200th birthday. It was easy to imagine her still there and hiding from us too. Anxiety is the natural state of the modern world, but it has been around much longer. The part of Charlotte in the introduction is performed by Janet Armstrong.”

As of September 16, 'Virtual Reality 123 / Charlotte (12" Version)' will be released through Big Stir Records and will be available via Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. While this "virtual release" is digital-only, the 'Museum of Tomorrow' album is still available on vinyl and CD from Big Stir Records and record stores worldwide.

CREDITS
John Armstrong - songwriting, guitars and vocals
Ann-Marie Crowley - vocals and guitars
Kevin Roache - bass guitar
John Broadhurst - drums
Henry Armstrong - keyboards
Engineer, mixing & mastering by Adam Crossley & Chris Guest


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NYC-based Dubliner RONAN CONROY releases lush cover of LANA DEL REY's 'Dark Paradise'

NYC-based Dubliner RONAN CONROY presents 'Dark Paradise', a dark tribute to Lana Del Rey, from forthcoming album.

"Simply sublime, a perfect blend of punch and panache, deftness and delicacy, shimmering darkness, and kaleidoscopic light" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Spellbinding... ddream pop at its finest. invoking the transcendental sonic ecstasy of folk romance with windswept shoegaze euphoria, enveloping the senses in a cocoon of gossamer sound" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Dreamy, brooding and ethereal with a DIY punk ethos... sonically haunting and otherworldly with dark fairy-land shimmer" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


Brooklyn-based artist Ronan Conroy presents his new single 'Dark Paradise', a clever goth-rock rendition of the Lana Del Rey classic. This is the second taster of his album 'The Slow Death of the LoveMyth', complemented by a fascinating video created by NYC artist Hypnodoll and featuring a sword swallowing performance by La Reine The Thrill.

This album reveals Conroy's post-punk alter-ego, soaked in dark pop and dream wave richness, and drawing on ethereal and goth rock classics. While select tracks on this album are crowned with ethereal female vocals, Conroy also sings on this and two other tracks on this album.

"Lana’s music, and the way it shows her evolution and her personal journey, has been continually inspiring. I heard 'Born To Die' years after it came out and it was an album I listened to incessantly, often choosing it as a record I’d fall asleep to last thing at night," says Ronan Conroy.

"Singing Lana songs is pretty challenging, but I wanted to try this one. I wanted to find a way to reinterpret the song in a way that fit this record, and the explosive distorted guitars and intensity of Mike Shinoda’s version of the Depeche Mode classic 'Enjoy the Silence' showed me the way. Charlie Nieland’s masterful command of synth, and his echoed Rickenbacker 8-string bass elevate the track to epic heights, all propelled by drumming by Justin Wierbonski (a.k.a. Demonic Sweaters)".

Earlier, Conroy released 'Double Helix', a lush and dark reverie-filled track withentrancing vocals by Julie Dicterow (Oh Halo). This record also features vocals by Shannon Brown and Susan Hwang (Lusterlit).

Growing up in a musical family in Dublin, Conroy was exposed to an array of musical influences, ranging from new wave and post-punk to David Bowie, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Abba. His world changed at 15 when his mother loaned him her nylon string guitar and taught him a few chords, instantaneously unlocking a whole new world of songwriting. Years later, he would release two albums with Brooklyn's The Listeners and go on to perform with gothic dreampop band Oh Halo on guitar and backing vocals from 2011 to 2014, during which time he released one album with them.

Since 2013, Conroy has immersed himself in the 'Lovemyth' project, this work culminating in 'The Slow Death Of The LoveMyth' LP, a collection influenced by the 80s/90s goth bands he grew up listening to, as well as ethereal darkwave bands he would be introduced to later.

As with all the music Conroy has released since 2013, this record was produced, engineered and mastered by Charlie Nieland at Capture Sound Studios. Frontman of Her Vanished Grace and Lusterlit, and a recognized solo artist in his own right, Nieland is a well-respected engineer and producer, known for his work with Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Blondie and Scissors Sisters.

As of September 27, 'Dark Paradise' will be available digitally via Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where the full album (out on October 21) can also be pre-ordered.

ALBUM CREDITS
Written by Ronan Conroy (ASCAP 3284024), except 'Dark Paradise' by Elizabeth Grant and Rick Nowels
Ronan Conroy - lead and rhythm guitar on all tracks, and vocals on 'This Dream', 'Born in Conflict' and 'Dark Paradise'
Charlie Nieland - bass, synths, piano, drums, and backing guitar
Justin Wierbonski - drums
Julie Dicterow - vocals on 'Double Helix'
Shannon Brown - vocals on 'Passenger' and 'Nightland'
Susan Hwang - vocals on 'Love Myth' and 'Demon'
Publisher: Rip My Heart Out And Eat It Music (ASCAP 4499980)
Produced, engineered and mastered by Charlie Nieland at Capture Sound Studios, Brooklyn
Album cover and artist photos by Shannon Brown
Videos by Hypnodoll

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OBSIDIOUS Premieres New Song + Music Video, "Lake of Afterlife"

Modern progressive metal outfit OBSIDIOUS is now premiering the official music video for their new song, "Lake of Afterlife," which is taken from their upcoming debut album, 'Iconic!' The video, which gives an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of 'Iconic,' can be found below.

OBSIDIOUS comments, "This song narrates, in first person, the experience of a person whose time has come, but who is being stopped by external factors. And this person just wants to go in peace, that he has accepted his fate and does not want to suffer. It is a situation we have often seen of denial on the part of relatives of a person who is being kept alive, prolonging the inevitable.”

'Iconic' is due on October 28 via Season of Mist! The album can be pre-ordered on physical formats HERE while you can pre-save the album to all streaming services HERE.

Modern metallers Obsidious launch their wonderfully intricate and musically-accomplished new album, Iconic, via Season of Mist. The group—featuring Linus Klausenitzer (bass), Rafael Trujillo (guitars), Sebastian Lanser (drums), and vocalist Javi Perera (vocals)—come from distinguished and lettered origins in Obscura, Alkaloid, Eternity’s End, and Juggernaut. Obsidious, however, are a different creature entirely. Iconic is technical but not officious. The album breathes intensity but expands upon it with mellifluent dexterity. With Obsidious, there’s always a hook. The early release of and positive feedback from video singles “Under Black Skies,” “Sense of Lust,” and the title track illustrates these qualities well. Iconic builds upon a prestigious foundation, but its vision isn’t restricted to its tenets.

“We consider ourselves the modern evolution of progressive and technical metal,” bassist Linus Klausenitzer says. “To name a few bands: Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Meshuggah, Opeth, Between the Buried and Me, Protest the Hero, Periphery, and Haken. As such, our music asks for many different moods and vibes. Javi’s vocals reinforce that idea, adding meaning and drama to it. While we still work as session musicians, Obsidious is now our main priority.”

Obsidious crystallized after Klausenitzer, Trujillo, and Lanser departed amicably from fellow German tech-metallers Obscura in 2020. Named after black volcanic glass, the group’s moniker exudes something dark, of fiery origin, in a state of final transformation. Metaphorically, the name Obsidious offers a nearly limitless platform for expression and advancement. However, it was only when the trio brought on newcomer Perera—whose growls and full-toned voice are first-rate—were the multi-national outfit officially codified. Interestingly enough, the newly-joined frontman couldn’t even meet his bandmates while the band wrote, recorded, and filmed videos for Iconic due to the pandemic. Yet, the technologically-apt foursome made it work.

Iconic is an album of manifold extremes. “Sense of Lust,” “I Am,” and “Devotion,” for example, pivot on heavy rhythmic axes, their intense grooves seamlessly unifying with ample doses of atmospheric dissonance. “Under Black Skies,” “Delusion,” and the title track, on the other hand, are nimbly expeditious, with Perera’s considerable vocal talents complementing Trujillo, Klausenitzer, and Lanser’s angularly-involved, smartly-experimental songcraft. As for “Iron Dust,” “Lake of Afterlife,” and the massive chorus in the ferocious “Bound by Fire,” they offer a more straightforward (yet ebullient) musical and aesthetic posture. Throughout Iconic, Obsidious impress with their artistic inventiveness and creative expanse.

“Seventy-five percent of the band members were part of Obscura, so we knew what most of our fans like and what they don’t,” says Klausenitzer. “When we decided to integrate clean vocals, we knew that the reactions would be controversial. But we like to push the boundaries. We don’t like to stand still musically—we want to add something fresh to metal. This is why this band is so special for some listeners already.”

Lyrically, Perera tackles human-relatable topics throughout Iconic. While his modern metal peers abstractly traverse the vagaries of the universe, the singer hits home where and when it matters. Disaster in any form is trauma-inducing, and this is at the heart of Under Black Skies, where a tremendous yet preventable calamity descends on a petty yet desperate populace. BDSM, an uncommon topic in metaldom, carries through “Sense of Lust.” Here, sex and the power of and subsequent joy by the submissive are explored. The title track, “Iconic,” discusses dementia. Perera’s profession outside of Obsidious is in healthcare, and he’s seen firsthand how the mental disorder traps and torments. Iconic is a showcase in multiplicity.

“This album does not have a concept per se in terms of lyrics or an underlying storyline,” vocalist Javi Perera says. “The songs on this album touch on subjects of diverse nature, and there are even some songs that narrate personal experiences. But what I can consider as a common denominator in the album is the absence of constraints on a compositional or stylistic level, allowing us the freedom to shift between different musical genres as long as the song requires it. I always consider that we, as artists and musicians, are at the service of the music and not the other way around.”

Extensive pre-production aided in Obsidious handling a pandemic-era recording process for Iconic. For the official sessions, the group spread out parts to several different studios. Firstly, Lanser kicked Iconic into gear by recording drums at Lanser Studios in Salzburg, Austria. The rest of Obsidious holed up in Woodshed Studios in Fürth, Germany, where producer V. Santura (Triptykon, Obscura) tracked guitars, bass, vocals, synths, and sound effects. Vocal overdubs and additional soundscaping were taken to TheRedHouse Studio in Cambridge, England. Obsidious then handed the finalized pieces back to V. Santura to mix and master. Even though Iconic was a non-linear undertaking, it sounds absolutely monumental.

“The pre-production was very professional,” says Klausenitzer. “So, we already had an idea of what we wanted the songs to sound like—we had a specific sonic goal in mind. We had already worked with V. Santura before, so we knew what to expect in that regard. The recording sessions were, if anything, straightforward. When V. Santura completed the final master, we knew we had created something unique and special—the Obsidious sound!”

Obisidious are ready to deploy their unique brand of hooky neoteric metal on Iconic. From Trujillo’s wickedly clever riffs and Lanser’s artful drumming to Klausenitzer’s superb counterpoint and Perera’s soaring vocals/venomous spits, songs like “Under Black Skies,” “Iconic,” “Bound by Fire,” and “Nowhere” brim with cool calculation and aggressive spontaneity. They storm normality not only musically and lyrically. The monolithic cover piece by French graphic artist Adrien Bousson (Rotting Christ, Khonsu) also transcends convention. Obsidious are poised for a breakthrough on Iconic. Prepare for metal’s modern metamorphosis!

Genre: Modern Progressive Metal

Lineup:
Linus Klausenitzer - Bass
Rafael Trujillo - Guitar 
Javi Perera - Vocals 
Sebastian Lanser - Drums

Recording studios:
Drums recorded at Lanser Studios in Salzburg (AU)
Guitars, vocals, synths and soundeffects at Woodshed Studios in Fürth (DE)
Vocal overdubs and soundscaping at TheRedHouse Studio in Cambridge (UK)

Production, mixing, mastering: V. Santura (TRIPTYKON, OBSCURA)

Cover artwork: Adrien Bousson

Bio: Chris Dick

Links:
www.obsidious-band.com
www.facebook.com/ObsidiousBand
www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYfE8L7J0TDFpRPkCj7D4
www.instagram.com/obsidious_band
https://obsidious-band.bandcamp.com/

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

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/obsidious-iconic

Airplay: Mp3 versions of 'Iconic', 'Sense of Lust' and 'Under Black Skies' are available for airplay HERE.

Formats:
CD Digipak
Digital
2x 12” Gatefold (Black)
2x 12” Gatefold (Cool Blue)
2x 12” Gatefold (Orange)

Miranda Lambert Earns Rave Reviews for Sold-Out Opening Weekend of Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas Residency

Tickets to “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency” at Zappos Theater
at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Through April 2023 Are On Sale Now at Ticketmaster.com/MirandaVegas

“Lambert shined vocally as she seamlessly traversed her deep catalog.” – People

“Lambert deftly bounced between albums with almost all represented, showcasing her signature velvety vocal grit.” – Billboard

“the songwriter/performer set the stage for a 22-song whirlwind trip through a career that was staunchly country, yet boldly musical and strong female positive.” – POLLSTAR

“Miranda Lambert’s Las Vegas is a playground of pyro… But Lambert’s ‘Velvet Rodeo’ go-round is also blanketed in crisp musicianship.” – Las Vegas Review-Journal

Photo Credit: John Shearer for Getty Images

Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and current CMA triple-nominee Miranda Lambert celebrated the launch of “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency,” this past weekend at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The headlining residency debut featured high-energy entertainment and poignant stripped-back moments spanning the three-time GRAMMY winner’s iconic career from her 2005 debut, Kerosene, to this year’s critically-acclaimed Palomino.

“We’ve been dreaming up this show for so long to make it something special for the fans and to celebrate all the music we’ve enjoyed together over the years,” reflects Lambert. “It felt amazing to finally take everything we’ve rehearsed and share it with that room full of people. I can’t wait to do it again next weekend and to make Vegas our own supersized honky tonk for months to come!”

Clad in a bright blue embroidered ensemble by The Blonds inspired by one of Elvis’s Vegas jumpsuits and topped with a glitzy Sin City-appropriate Daniel x Diamond cowboy hat, Lambert rose slowly on an upstage lift to officially kick off the eight month residency Friday evening with sassy opener “Actin’ Up,” settling in on her new home stage with the playful lyrical motto: “Got my own kind of country, kind of funky, t-t-turn it up!” From there, as she moved into an exhilorating rendition of “Fastest Girl in Town,” the pyrotechnics exploded with the energy of what was to come as the at-capacity crowd basked in the excitement of opening night.

Backed by her longtime band featuring guitarists Ethan Ballinger and Jerry Massey, steel guitarist Spencer Cullum, keys player Daniel Mitchell, bassist Jonathan Murray, backing vocalist Gwen Sebastian and drummer Max Zemanovic, Lambert treated fans to more than 20 songs throughout her wide-ranging 90 minute set. From an especially touching performance of Lambert’s emotive ballad “Carousel,” backed only by a piano as she stood flanked by towering spotlights, to a rousing rendition of her triple-Platinum hit “Gunpowder & Lead” that wowed the audience with its grand finale as the fringed sleeves of her pink Idyllwind jacket burst into sparkling flames, the musical celebration was well worth the wait for both Lambert and her fans.

“We made it! We’re so damn glad to be playing for people tonight; we’ve been rehearsing for a really long, long time,” Lambert shared midway through her set on Friday night as she introduced inclusive anthem “All Kinds of Kinds,” continuing, “This song is your friendly reminder to be who you are, always, all the time – ‘cause you just might end up in Vegas on a stage with bright lights, you never know!”

Saturday’s show maintained the high-energy atmosphere of opening night, from a poignant rendition of her GRAMMY Award-winning “The House That Built Me,” with the crowd taking over lead vocals for the final chorus, to an invigorating performance of her ACM Single of the Year-winning number “Mama’s Broken Heart” and a full audience singalong for the penultimate number, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” as confetti rained from the ceiling.

Tickets for shows through April 9, 2023 are on sale now at ticketmaster.com/mirandavegas, with shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Designed exclusively for Zappos Theater and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency” gives fans an up close and personal opportunity to experience live performances of Lambert’s numerous chart-topping songs and beloved album cuts. Emmy Award winning Producer Raj Kapoor (GRAMMYs, Oscars, ACM Awards) serves as Creative Director / Co-Production Designer with Tom Sutherland of DX7 as Lighting Designer / Co-Production Designer.

Lambert, Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment are donating $1 of every ticket purchased to “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $6 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster. For more information, visit www.muttnation.com.
About Miranda Lambert
Palomino, the eighth solo album from Vanner Records/RCA Nashville superstar Miranda Lambert, arrived in April as the largest female Country album debut of 2022. Already named among the best albums of the year by TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum and more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

Now headlining her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Zappos Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the 2022 TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for the latest season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including current single “Strange.”

Her clothing and cowboy boot collection, Idyllwind, is a private-label brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide and her home goods collection, Wanda June, is available now at Walmart.com. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefitting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $6 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

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About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Sting, Keith Urban and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; Usher, Lady Gaga, Aerosmith and Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM; ZZ TOP, Earth, Wind & Fire, Anita Baker, FOREIGNER, STYX and Chicago at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; Miranda Lambert and John Legend at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; and Santana at House of Blues. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s other premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and more. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Planet Hollywood Resorts & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites showcasing some of the best views in town, along with endless options of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort’s portfolio, the Ultra Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance and luxury bedding. Known as the place to play for its roster of A-list celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood’s 231 restyled suites feature stunning views of the glittering skyline and daring décor elements such as suspended sofas, lounge-style living spaces and oversized modern artwork. The resort encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of gaming, Caesars Sportsbook at Planet Hollywood, The Scene Pool Deck, several lounges, an intimate wedding chapel, and a relaxing spa and salon. Impressive restaurants include Gordon Ramsay Burger, KOI, Strip House and more. Home to the first pop music residency in Las Vegas, Zappos Theater is one of the largest theaters on the Vegas Strip and showcases a variety of resident headliners including superstars like John Legend and Miranda Lambert. Magician Criss Angel performs an over-the-top visual spectacular of “Criss Angel MINDFREAK” in the Criss Angel Theater. Additionally, Angel along with visionary creator Franco Dragone have teamed up to create Criss Angel AMYSTIKA, a fantastical and mysterious production which immerses the audience in a spectacle of euphoric, stunning illusions, one-of-a-kind special effects, jaw-dropping stunts and much more. The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit planethollywoodresort.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700. ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC

GLITCH MODE RECORDINGS Reveals Compilation of the Best in Angry Robot Music!

Chicago, IL based, artist-run collective label GLITCH MODE RECORDINGS has released their newest compilation of futuristic dystopia sounds featuring songs from AudioFlesh, Cyanotic, Derision Cult, Raine Vivian, Living Room Project, Conn.RAR, Robohop, and more!

"The past couple years were a crazy time for everybody. But today, we're starting a new chapter and are firing on all cylinders. This is Glitchmode reflects that for sure. There's zero filler anywhere on here which is key for us with any compilation. All the artists on here have releases slated through next year. We wanted to share this with the world first, but trust me- it's only the beginning" - Sean Payne (Label Founder)

Track List:
1. This is Glitch Mode [Intro]
2. Raine Vivian - Tied Up [Glitch Mode Dub]
3. Derision Cult - Bastards of the World [Glitch Mode Breaks Mix]
4. Living Room Project - Johnny Come Lately
5. Brad_Blank - Industrial Zone
6. Cyanotic - Sound the Alarm
7. Cables & Lace - Circles [Glitch Mode Edit]
8. Audioflesh - Tribal Technology
9. Conn.RAR - Drained [Glitch Mode Workman's Comp Mix]
10. Robohop - Designer Flex feat. K8E + Rich Laurel [Glitch Mode Mix]
11. Black Agent - Ruination [Glitch Mode Dance Mix]
12. Breath & Decay - Cyborg Grinder Finance [Glitch Mode Edit]
13. PayneHunt - Something 2 Explain [Technoid Hell]

Buy / Stream 'This is Glitch Mode' Online

artist-run collective + label since 2004. angry robot music + futuristic dystopia sounds from Chicago, IL.

our Glitch Mode squad is dangerous. the entire unit: Cyanotic, Derision Cult, Conformco, Vampyre Anvil, Breath&Decay and more

part band, part machine, the Chicago-based angry robot outfit Cyanotic, has been producing their own hybrid of angry robot music since forming in 2002. Striking balance between synthetic order and frenzied chaos, the band's 2017 release "Tech Noir" serves as a welcome updating of their loving homage to electronic music culture and classic cyberpunk tropes.

man/machine robo-rap collective from the midwest midi ghetto feat. Sean Payne of Cyanotic/Vampyre Anvil with a variety of solid contributors.

SCREAM TAKER, FEATURING VINNY APPICE (BLACK SABBATH, DIO), RELEASES ITS DEBUT ALBUM, KILL THE BEAUTIFUL

September 22, 2022--Scream Taker is the brand-new outfit fronted by Buffalo Music Hall of Fame vocalist Jim Crean (Appice Brothers), alongside French guitarist Steph Honde (Paul Di’Anno, Hollywood Monster), and legendary drummer Vinny Appice (Dio, Black Sabbath, Appice Brothers). The three musicians have created a classic hard rock album in the vein of Dio, which is no surprise as Vinny Appice is one of the founding members of the original Dio band.

Scream Taker recorded the album during the pandemic and post Jim Crean’s short lived tenure with former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent. Crean was to perform with Vincent in his comeback performance alongside Carmine Appice (Ozzy Osbourne, Vanilla Fudge, Appice Brothers) and Tony Franklin (the Firm, Blue Murder), which unfortunately never materialized. Scream Taker is quickly getting noticed for its powerful combination of heavy riffs and soaring melodies, with offers already coming in for the band to take the show on the road in 2024.

Scream Taker’s first single and video, “Stone Cold,” is out now. In Crean’s own words, “[It] is about the King of the Vampires searching for his queen. Once the king has chosen his bride, he must bite her and she becomes his queen, to forever serve the master and oversee the undead. The husband of the queen relentlessly tries to rescue her to no avail. The hero falls, brought down by the undead, and is left to roam for eternity!”

View video below.

Kill the Beautiful unleashes twelve original songs including standout tracks “The Curse of the Werewolf,” “Shattered Mirror,” and the title track, “Kill the Beautiful.” Guitarist Steph Honde comments, “Scream Taker goes back to the roots of hard rock: real drums, real amps and no fxxxxxx auto tune. PLAY IT LOUD!" Vinny Appice continues, “This record is a journey through the dark, loud, and heavy. It kicks ass!”

There are limited edition bundles (while supplies last) for Kill the Beautiful, which can be ordered via: https://bit.ly/3zUYDJY

Product Includes:
- (1) CD Album of Scream Taker – Kill the Beautiful
- (1) Scream Taker T-Shirt
- (1) Scream Taker Expanded Booklet – Kill the Beautiful - Autographed

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
www.facebook.com/Scream-Taker-108489905042552 www.dekoentertainment.com

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SPACE OF VARIATIONS Release New Single “1M followers (feat. Denis Stoff)” + Visualizer!

New Album, 'IMAGO', Released Today

Get it HERE

EU/UK Tour to Support Within Destruction Starts Soon!

After Ukrainian metalcore unit SPACE OF VARIATIONS had to delay the release of their new album due to the ongoing war in their homeland, the day has finally come for 'IMAGO' to meet the world, unleashed today via Napalm Records!

Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for full speed when diving into the thrilling, high energy soundscapes of the outfit's second offering.

SPACE OF VARIATIONS adds:     

"After a worldwide pandemic, an unjust war, two album release delays, and a lot of hoping, worrying, praying, and thinking that this album may never come out - 'IMAGO' is finally out! This one is for our people back in Ukraine, for our friends, family, and fans. This one is for us! Hope you can enjoy the music as much as we do …"

SPACE OF VARIATIONS invaded the underground metalcore scene leaving a lasting impression that makes fans instantly hungry for more. Their unique, powerful songwriting skills exceed all expectations, fearlessly merging different genres while captivating with their futuristic style. The unpredictable and emotive atmosphere of the album reflects SPACE OF VARIATIONS’ attitude: always on a roll at maximum speed, unapologetically crashing the scene.

Their newest single, “1M followers (feat. Denis Stoff)” comes with a vicious visualizer and delivers the final jab of the album release. In the tradition of acts like Bring Me The Horizon and Architects, the song delivers mesmerizing, punching riffs and pounding drums. In preparation of their EU/UK tour supporting Within Destruction kicking off soon, followed by an extensive North American tour with JINJER and P.O.D., SPACE OF VARIATIONS will reveal their full spectrum of pure metal energy that cannot be missed.

Listen to “1M followers (feat. Denis Stoff)”

SPACE OF VARIATIONS on 'IMAGO':    

"The main symbolism of the album is hidden in its title - 'IMAGO'. In entomology, imago is the last stage an insect attains during its metamorphosis. In psychology, it's one of the fundamental concepts, an unconscious mental image a person has of himself, other objects of reality and his blood ties through the prism of his perception. As an insect breaks through the shell of a chrysalis to free itself from the protective cocoon surrounding it, you, too, through inner transformation can really become the new being, which, in fact, you were always meant to be. Imago = new stage, Imago = maturation.

Only in retrospect can one see the imago, which was previously hidden in the shadows. The future is being prepared in the bosom of the past and the present.

Imago is the most complete convergence with yourself that can only happen.

With this album, SPACE OF VARIATIONS are definitely moving to a new round of self-development as a creative organism."

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USA Tour 2022

 w/ JINJER, P.O.D., Vended & Malevolence

^No Malevolence

*No Vended

10/31/22 US - San Diego, CA - House of Blues^

11/01/22 US - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades^

11/03/22 US - Denver, CO – Fillmore^

11/05/22 US - Minneapolis, MN - Fillmore Minneapolis^

11/07/22 US - Chicago, IL - House of Blues^

11/09/22 US - St Louis, MO - The Pageant^

11/10/22 US - Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe Live^

11/11/22 US - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall^

11/13/22 US - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues^

11/14/22 US - Cincinnati, OH – Bogart's^

11/15/22 US - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom^

11/17/22 US - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore^

11/19/22 US - Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian^

11/20/22 US - Boston, MA - House of Blues^

11/21/22 US - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom^

11/23/22 US - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore^

12/07/22 US - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore*

12/08/22 US - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall*

12/10/22 US - Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle*

12/11/22 US - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Hall*

12/13/22 US - Tampa, FL - Jannus Live*

12/14/22 US - Orlando, FL - House of Blues*

12/16/22 US - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theater*

12/17/22 US - Austin, TX – Emo's*

12/18/22 US - Dallas, TX - House of Blues*

12/20/22 US - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren*

12/21/22 US - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues*

12/22/22 US - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern*

SPACE OF VARIATIONS is:

Dmytro Kozhukhar – vocals

Olexii Zatserkovnyi - guitar, vocals

Anton Kasatkin – bass

Tymofii Kasatkin – drums