WHO ON EARTH Partner with Metal Insider for Early Album Stream of 'Blame'

New Jersey hard rock quartet WHO ON EARTH have partnered with Metal Insider for an early stream of their debut album, 'Blame', which will see a worldwide release tomorrow. Fans can check out the full LP on Metal Insider via the link found here.

The band comments: "The wait is over, and 'Blame' is finally here! A triumphant return to the fist-pumping, guitar-screaming, chorus-shouting music of years ago, revitalized with a modern sound that trumpets the return of melodic power groove that's been lost along the way. This album didn't take weeks, months, or years to make - it took decades, and the timing couldn't be better."

To celebrate the release of 'Blame', Who On Earth is thrilled to announce two upcoming shows in November.

The band will play at The Delancey in NYC next Friday (11/4), and on November 26 they will have their official Record Release Party at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ - opening for classic hard rockers Zebra!

11/4 - New York, NY @ The Delancey *DETAILS*

11/26 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom (Record Release Party!) *TICKETS*

WHO ON EARTH Lineup:

Coosh - vocals

Pete Rizzi - bass

Joe D' Aqui - drums

Bruce Gatewood- guitar

Nordic folk band Vévaki Shares Video Stream for New Album, 'Fórnspeki'

Dark neo-folk collective VÉVAKI will be releasing its sophomore full-length,‘Fórnspeki,' tomorrow, October 28, 2022 via Season of Mist, making it the band's debut to the label! The Nordic folk newcomers are now sharing a stunning video stream of the upcoming album in its entirety ahead of tomorrow's release! The album can be seen and heard below

Originally a solo project by singer and multi-instrumentalist Will Hunter,VÉVAKI is a folk band which draws from Nordic heathenism and animistic traditions. Myth, ritual and a connection with the natural world inform VÉVAKI’s music, which is both contemporary in sound and wide-ranging in instrumentation.

The record is now available for pre-ordering in the Season of Mist store HEREand can be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.

Originally a solo project by singer and multi-instrumentalist Will Hunter,VÉVAKI is a folk band which draws from Nordic heathenism and animistic traditions. Myth, ritual and a connection with the natural world inform VÉVAKI’s music, which is both contemporary in sound and wide-ranging in instrumentation.

Debut album ‘Edda’ came in 2020 when VÉVAKI was a still a solo project, although Sigurboði Grétarsson and Florian Baudrain made contributions. Taking a collection of Old Norse poetry – the Poetic Edda – as its source material, ‘Edda’ breaths new life into these stories through its musical journey, at once beautiful and hypnotically heady.

VÉVAKI’s second album, ‘Fórnspeki’, finds the band expanding upon their sound while staying true to their folk roots and traditions. Sigurboði Grétarsson has joined VÉVAKI as a full-time member, as has Gísli Gunnarsson and Hrafnhildur Inga Guðjónsdóttir. The new material is, says Will, broader and more mature sounding.

“VÉVAKI is very much based in our modern heathen tradition,” Will notes. “Sigurboði and I had been playing music for a while and we have used music as part of our personal spiritual practise. We had worked on some songs together but they were very much personal. Then we had a jam session in this cave in Iceland and afterwards we tried to record a song. I asked if Sigurboði would feature on it and he said yes, thankfully. Then I went home and used my home recording equipment to do a song which we sent to Danheim (Danish folk musician) and he put me on his online record label. And that’s howVÉVAKI started. We did a full album from there. Sigurboði featured heavily on it, even though he wasn’t in the band in any official capacity. But he did lots of drums and vocals and stuff like that.”

VÉVAKI employ various stringed instruments and percussion throughout their music, its dynamics buoyed by the complementary vocal styles of Will, Sigurboði and Hrafnhildur and the cinematic soundscapes sculpted by Gísli Gunnarsson. This comes to the fore on ‘Fórnspeki’.

“We decided to go a bit bigger,” says Will. “We started working on the second album and we brought in Gísli, and the sound has changed quite a bit, I think. It’s much more mature now. In my opinion, Gísli is the glue that holds us together. He comes from a modern classical background. And Hrafnhildur was an obvious choice, to add an important female dynamic. Her voice has a healing quality to it, I think, and that’s a big thing with the new album.”

Ritual and spiritual practises provide a structure to ‘Fórnspeki’.
“Our practice is very animistic,” says Will. “But you don’t have to be a super spiritual person to feel some sort of connection to nature. And we just hope that whoever is listening finds that our music brings some sort of connection for them.

Sigurboði adds, “‘Fórnspeki’ was composed around this concept of the ritual and of the performance. There will be a performance and ritual on stage, because that’s how the songs are imagined. And some of the songs came from rituals that we’ve done or have spawned from the rituals. For example, the song ‘Dísablót’ is based around a ritual that we would do. It’s got lots of chants in there that we would do and we hope that other people might be inspired. On this new album we have a lot of original lyrics. But it’s both based in the myth and the practice. It’s not all about the gods but also about the worship and the ritual.”

VÉVAKI is a fluid and resourceful project, employing traditional and contemporary instrumentation of various origins.

“We’re not going for historical accuracy,” points out Sigurboði. “We’re not married to the idea that it has to be a Nordic instrument. We’re not Vikings. We’re not the Shamans, or the Priests. We are the practitioners, the regular folk making the offerings.”

Adds Will, “We are trying to step away from that whole Viking thing. There are modern songs for modern beliefs. We put a lot of emphasis on that.”

Line-up:
Will Hunter: Vocals, lyre, taglharpa, drums, pontian lyra
Sigurboði Grétarsson: Vocals, lyre, taglharpa, drums
Hrafnhildur Inga Guðjónsdóttir: Vocals
Gísli Gunnarsson: Production, arranging, sound design

Band picture credit: Bylgja Guðjónsdóttir Thorlacius
Bio:Calum Harvie
Cover art:Živa Ivadóttir

Drum engineering:Viktor Ingi Guðmundsson
Mixing:Gísli Gunnarsson
Mastering:Taylor Deupree

Pre-sales:https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/vevaki-fornspeki
Available formats: CD digipak, digital, vinyl in various colors

Links:
www.instagram.com/vevaki
www.facebook.com/Vevakimusic
www.vevaki.bandcamp.com
www.youtube.com/c/Vevaki
https://spoti.fi/3vSVVU2

"FRONT AND CENTER" To Feature Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs in Upcoming Episode, Debuting Sat. 10/29

“FRONT AND CENTER” TO FEATURE MIKE CAMPBELL &
THE DIRTY KNOBS IN UPCOMING EPISODE
THIS SATURDAY, OCT. 29

Available on Public Television; Check Local Listings
Full Episode Also Available on YouTube

As the 11th season of the acclaimed concert series “FRONT AND CENTER” continues, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, together for 20 years but touring for the first time, perform at the Brooklyn Bowl with a career-spanning set. The episode will debut Saturday, Oct. 29 on the “Front And Center” YouTube page and at various times on public television; check local listings.

The set features a robust list from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist’s illustrious career, introducing songs with Campbell’s current band, including “Wicked Mind” and “Wreckless Abandon” plus “Refugee,” “You Got Lucky” and “Runnin’ Down a Dream” from his days with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

“Mike’s set with The Dirty Knobs is a true testament to his incredible career, leaving no wonder why he is a highly celebrated musician by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” shares Executive Producer Don Maggi.

Season 11 of “FRONT AND CENTER” will continue with five more episodes to come, featuring multi-platinum singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, Alternative Folk band Judah & the Lion, Americana band Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors and CMA and GRAMMY Award winning Country artist Hank Williams Jr. with special guest Dan Auerbach.

Remaining episodes of “FRONT AND CENTER” Season 11:
Nov. 5 – Gavin DeGraw
Nov. 12 – Judah & the Lion
Nov. 19 – Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors
Nov. 26 – Hank Williams Jr.

“FRONT AND CENTER” is a production of Front and Center, LLC and LCM247 and is distributed nationally by American Public Television. “FRONT AND CENTER” was made possible by support from Indeed and the Hutton Hotel. For more information and to watch prior seasons featuring artists visit frontandcenter.com. Follow FRONT AND CENTER on social media on Facebook at FrontAndCenterTV, on Twitter @frontandcenter and on Instagram @frontandcenterTV.

LCM247 is an award-winning television and film production company founded by Patrick Heaphy. LCM247 develops, creates and produces content for major brands, award-winning films across a range of genres, TV series for networks, digital platforms and live stream events. With facilities in the Hudson Valley, LCM247 is one of the premiere production companies in the industry. For more information visit lcm247.com.

About Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
The Dirty Knobs came together nearly two decades ago. What began as a less structured project for Campbell in between The Heartbreakers’ touring became something else altogether when they added the rhythm section of bassist Lance Morrison (Don Henley) and drummer Matt Laug (Slash, Alanis Morrissette).

What followed was several years of intimate, almost incognito, performances in the band’s home base of Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California cities. After all those years playing together, it became clear The Dirty Knobs should take what they were doing to the next level. Following the passing of Campbell’s longtime compatriot, friend and bandmate Tom Petty and his performances with Fleetwood Mac on their 2018-2019 World Tour, The Dirty Knobs released their album Wreckless Abandon in 2020 to widespread praise; Forbes declared, “The aptly titledWreckless Abandon is a wholly rollicking, joyous affair, a record whose 13 songs recall some of Campbell’s finest recorded moments alongside Petty as co-writer,” while American Songwriter proclaimed, “[Mike Campbell] doesn’t diverge from the essential sound of The Heartbreakers as much as it celebrates and builds on the legacy he helped establish.”

External Combustion, the new album from Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, released earlier this year via BMG represents Campbell’s second as a band leader, following up Campbell & The Dirty Knobs’ 2020 critically acclaimed debut album, Wreckless Abandon.

For additional information on the band, see the group’s bio/artist notes HERE.

About American Public Television
American Public Television (APT) is the leading syndicator of high-quality, top-rated programming to the nation’s public television stations. Founded in 1961, APT distributes 250 new program titles per year and more than one-third of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles in the U.S. APT’s diverse catalog includes prominent documentaries, performance, news and current affairs programs, dramas, how-to programs, children’s series and classic movies. America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated, Cook’s Country, AfroPoP, Rick Steves’ Europe, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television, Front and Center, Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, Lidia’s Kitchen, Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen, Simply Ming, The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross, and P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home are a sampling of APT’s programs, considered some of the most popular on public television. APT also licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service and distributes Create®TV — featuring the best of public television's lifestyle programming — and WORLD™, public television’s premier news, science and documentary channel. To find out more about APT’s programs and services, visit APTonline.org.

AMERICAN JETSET Official Visualizer for "Tokyo Radio"! New Album, 'Cat's Got Your Tongue,' Out NOW!

Baltimore, MD based Rock Band AMERICAN JETSEThas released the visualizer for "Tokyo Radio," the newest single off of their new album, Cat's Got Your Tongue. Produced by TONY CORELLI, Cat's Got Your Tongue is available NOW via BIG CURVE MUSIC!

"Jetset is known for our simple sleazy style and punky Pussycat-inspired vocals. This record has all that and then some. When we parted ways with our last guitar player, it allowed us to explore more of our Ratt, Dokken, and Cinderella influences and you can really hear it in the new riffs." - IAN KAINE MACGREGOR (Vocals, Guitar)

Sunset Strip–era rock & roll never died and it’s finally making a comeback. When Hollywood films and streaming hits like Peacemaker (HBO Max) feature music from LA Guns, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Vain, it's proof that 80s hard rock is primed for a resurgence. Enter American Jetset.

The Jetset boys are direct descendants of those sleeping giants, and their anthemic hooks and animated live show have earned the band international airplay and a worldwide fanbase. Now they've released their much anticipated 3rd album, Cat’s Got Your Tongue, produced by Tony Correlli (Deep End Studios, Baltimore, MD). The album is a killer collection of aggressive rockers, pop anthems, and cigarette lighter love songs. With Pussycat-inspired vocals and riffs that bring to mind early Ratt, Dokken, andCinderella, there's a little something for everyone to love.

Cat’s Got Your Tongue is now streaming on all platforms and on CD, cassette, and vinyl from Big Curve Music. The band kicked off the year at M3 Rock Festival and is out supporting Kix, Jetboy, and Stephen Pearcy through the end of the year. American Jetset has big things on the horizon in 2023 and they're prepared for takeoff.

Catch AMERICAN JETSET Live: 
11/18 @ Tally Ho Theater - Leesburg, VA * 
11/18 @ Tally Ho Theater - Leesburg, VA * 
11/20 @ Hank Dietle's Tavern - Rockville, MD 
12/29 @ Whisky a Go Go - Hollywood, CA 
12/30 @ Whisky a Go Go - Hollywood, CA ^*

* w / Kix 
^ w / Jetboy 
^* w/ Stephen Pearcy

AMON AMARTH To Make History With THE GREAT HEATHEN TOUR; Drop Brand New Tour Trailer Video

AMON AMARTH

To Make History With

THE GREAT HEATHEN TOUR

As The First Extreme Metal Band To Headline The Iconic Kia Forum

With The First Co-Presents Between Top On-Air Terrestrial And Satellite Radio Talent

Bringing Infamous North American Theater Production To Entire Tour And Full European Production To Arena Shows In Los Angeles, Montreal and New York

Watch Brand New Tour Teaser Below

Latest Album

THE GREAT HEATHEN ARMY

Topped Charts In US, Canada And Germany

Hit Top 5 in United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland And Austria

Listen HERE

Following the news that they will make history as the first extreme metal band to headline the Kia Forum this December, undisputed kings of Viking heavy metal, Amon Amarth, have today announced that the historic evening will be celebrated with another first of its kind as terrestrial radio’s queen of hard rock Full Metal Jackie combines forces with Sirius XM’s Jose Mangin (Liquid Metal) to co-present the Los Angeles event in celebration of the metal genre.

Amon Amarth will be bringing their infamous theater production to their North American tour, a spectacle that fans have come to expect over the course of their touring career. Additionally, full-scale European production is coming to North American arenas this winter when they play the world famous Los Angeles Kia Forum, Place Bell in Montreal and Hammerstein ballroom in New York City as part of their gargantuan The Great Heathen Tour. The band have released a brand new tour teaser which gives fans a small taste of what to expect and can be viewed HERE or by clicking the image below. Get your tickets for The Great Heathen Tour HERE.

Along with their awe-inspiring stage show, featuring Viking ships, a Viking helmet drum riser, live battle reenactments, the now infamous "Viking Row" and enough pyro to raze several villages to the ground, Amon Amarth will also be bringing one of the best lineups of the year with them as they are joined for the full run by fellow genre legends Carcass, Obituary and Cattle Decapitation. These history making shows will see Amon Amarth become the first ever extreme metal band to headline arenas in North America. A truly exceptional feat for a European viking metal band who started touring the US in the early 2000’s, playing bars and clubs.

Speaking on their upcoming North American raid, Amon Amarth share;

“Heathens! Come make a battle to remember with us on these monumental and historic raids along with our fellow brothers in metal Carcass, Obituary and Cattle Decapitation. Let’s make these the biggest death metal shows in history in this country! Bring your viking spirit and get ready to raise your horns and row like you’ve never rowed before! See you at the shows!”

Full routing for The Great Heathen Tour, produced by Live Nation, can be found below. 

Amon Amarth 

THE GREAT HEATHEN TOUR 

US HEADLINE RUN W/ CARCASS, OBITUARY AND CATTLE DECAPITATION

Friday, November 11 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl *

​Saturday, November 12 - Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theater

Monday, November 14 - San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theater

Tuesday, November 15 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center

Wednesday, November 16 - Dallas, TX @ Southside Ballroom

Friday, November 18 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle

Saturday, November 19 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live

Sunday, November 20 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Tuesday, November 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore

Wednesday, November 23 - Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Friday, November 25 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore

Saturday, November 26 - Chicago, IL @ The Aragon Ballroom

Sunday, November 27 - Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Wednesday, November 30 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE**

Thursday, Dec 01 - New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom

Friday, Dec 02 - Toronto, ON @ History

Saturday, Dec 03 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell         

Monday, Dec 05 - Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

Tuesday, Dec 06 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore

Wednesday, Dec 07- Kansas City, MO @ Uptown

Friday, Dec 09 - Denver, CO @ The Fillmore

Saturday, Dec 10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

Monday, Dec 12 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

Tuesday, Dec 13 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

Thursday, Dec 15 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live

Friday, Dec 16 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA

Saturday, Dec 17 - Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

*No Carcass 

**Non-Live Nation date

Armed with their 12th and arguably finest album to date, Amon Amarth have swung back into full action with a bloody, broadsword-wielding vengeance. The release of the new album 'The Great Heathen Army ' kick-started another relentless global campaign, commencing with a co-headlining tour of Europe alongside Machine Head and fellow countrymen The Halo Effect, before they set sail across the Atlantic with their sights firmly set on making history on North American shores. Still ruthlessly devoted to the ways of the warrior, Amon Amarth have Odin’s wind in their sails like never before. 

The 9-track aural assault that is “The Great Heathen Army” is available now HERE. The band have released two singles thus far - “Get In The Ring”, which is is the official entrance music for AEW pro-wrestling star Erick Redbeard who also stars in the music video, title track, “The Great Heathen Army” and “Find A Way Or Make One”.

FIND AMON AMARTH ONLINE:

www.AmonAmarth.com

LYDIA CAN'T BREATHE Announce 'The Sky High Tour' with Special Guest Scream At the Sky!

Lydia Can't Breathe is a high energy, multi genre band who is setting back out on the road this November with Scream at the Sky for 'The Sky High Tour'!! Lead singer, Kyle Bolduc, is fresh off his debut wrestling match against Micro Wrestling madman, The Little Warrior, which took place at the recent Backyard Smokeout Festival. 'The Sky High Tour' plans on breaking 2 world records on this run. The 1st is to smoke more joints in 3 weeks than anyone has before! The 2nd is to make and feed the most peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to people in a 24 hour period. Make sure to check out the dates below for the craziest tour hitting the streets this fall!

Lydia Can't Breathe's music can be streamed/downloaded at

https://lydiacantbreathe.com/get-connected/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DTJ5CxS5lUNsKI1T12Bvi

Sky High Tour Dates with Scream At the Sky:

Nov 3 Riffhouse Pub – Chesapeake,VA

Nov 4 Bad Habits Bar and Grill – Martinsburg,WV

Nov 5 Sub Alpine Society – Turtle Creek,PA

Nov 6 Cheers pub – South Bend, IN

Nov 7 Lefty's Live Music – Des Moines, IA

Nov 9 Kiss Bar and Grill – Springfield,MO

Nov 11 Anthem School Of Music – San Antonio,TX

Nov 12 Acadia bar and grill – Houston, TX

Nov 13 Wonder Lounge – Laredo,TX

Nov 14 Boozers – Corpus Christi, TX

Nov 16 The Battlefield Bar – Chalmette, LA

Nov 17 The Warrior – Tallahassee,FL

Nov 18 The Brass Mug – Tampa,FL

Nov 19 Haven Lounge – Winter park, FL

For More Information Please visit:

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Modern Metal Sensations LEAGUE OF DISTORTION Unleash Third Single, “It Hurts So Good” (feat. Christoph Wieczorek/Annisokay)

Self-Titled Debut Album

out November 25, 2022 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order NOW!

German modern metal upstarts LEAGUE OF DISTORTION deliver the next milestone in their young careers! Following the successful release of first singles “Wolf or Lamb” and “My Revenge”, LEAGUE OF DISTORTION - featuring the musical finesse and experience of Anna “Ace” Brunner (Exit Eden) and Jim “Arro” Müller (Kissin’ Dynamite) - abandonall rules with “It Hurts So Good”.

The track is a staple piece of their new rule, convincing with Brunner’s powerful voice and a heavy-hitting sound and features extra power from guest vocalist Christoph Wieczorek of post-hardcore heroes Annisokay. “It Hurts So Good” reveals another glimpse of theband’s hard-hitting self-titled debut album, set for release on November 25, 2022!

LEAGUE OF DISTORTION on “It Hurts So Good”:

“With this unconventional lullaby, we are sharing a dirty little secret with you. Writing and creating this song with Christoph Wieczorek and Julian Breucker was an absolute pleasure and blast. Now we cannot wait to be on the road with Annisokay, Caliban andResolve! Meet us on Tour and join the league!”

 Watch the Official Video for “It Hurts So Good” 

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 has now 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, the 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 convinces 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 are:

Anna “Ace” Brunner - Vocals

Jim “Arro” Müller - Guitar

Felix “Ax” Rehmann - Bass

Tino “Aeon” Calmbach – Drums

Introducing, HEROES AND MONSTERS! This New Power Trio, Featuring Todd Kerns, Stef Burns, & Will Hunt, Release First Single, "Locked and Loaded"!

Debut Album Out Early 2023 via Frontiers Music SRL

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of an incredible new trio,Heroes And Monsters.

Formed by three rock n' roll lifers and friends, bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns, guitarist Stef Burns, and drummer Will Hunt, the band's debut album will be released in early 2023.

Ahead of that, the band is pleased to release their debut single, "Locked And Loaded"!

The players' resumes speak for themselves, but rest assured, if you are looking for hard hitting, hooky, in-your-face rock-n-roll, then Heroes And Monsters will be good for what ails you. The band approaches their style with their influences in tow, but also with an understanding and appreciation of the current rock scene. A best of both worlds' scenario, if you will.

Todd Kerns is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is most noted for being the bass player and backup singer in Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, and for being the front man of gold-record selling Canadian band The Age of Electric. In more recent years, he has been making his mark as a singer-songwriter with sold out solo performances as well as fronting former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick’s band as well as his own Canadian supergroup, Toque. 

Guitarist Stef Burns has a fantastic and varied history in rock music. He has spent time playing with pop acts like Sheila E., Berlin, and Huey Lewis & The News as well as rock acts like Y&T, whom he recorded four albums with, and Alice Cooper, playing on the albums 'Hey Stoopid' and 'The Last Temptation'. Stef currently plays with Italian rock superstar Vasco Rossi and also has his own band, the Stef Burns League. 

Drummer Will Hunt currently resides in the drum throne for Evanescence, whom he first started playing with in 2007, and has performed and written on their last three studio albums, including their most recent release, 'The Bitter Truth', which debuted at #1 on 27 different countries' album charts. Over the years, the in-demand skins man has performed with Dark New Day, Skrape, Staind, Vasco Rossi, Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Slaughter, and more. He has also appeared on albums by Black Label Society, Michael Sweet (Stryper), Crossfade, Dirty Shirley (George Lynch), Device (David Draiman of Disturbed), and more. 

Stream / Download "Locked & Loaded" HERE

Line-up:

Todd Kerns - Lead Vocals, Bass

Stef Burns - Guitar

Will Hunt - Drums

Produced by: Heroes And Monsters

NEW METAL SUPERGROUP, “ELEGANT WEAPONS,” FEATURES MEMBERS OF JUDAS PRIEST, RAINBOW, AND PANTERA

Judging from its band members’ resumes, the newly-launched Elegant Weapons will rock ferociously – which includes singer Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG), guitarist Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), bassist Rex Brown (Pantera, Down), and drummer Scott Travis (Judas Priest). The band will be issuing their full-length debut, ‘Horns for a Halo,’ in spring 2023, which was produced by Andy Sneap and issued via Nuclear Blast Records.

“It’s exciting to be part of a label like Nuclear Blast that has such a rich history and level of respect among fans and the music industry,” says Faulkner. “Monte Conner [Nuclear Blast VP A&R] knows Andy Sneap well, and Andy has always held Monte and label in very high regard. Monte has loved the record from the very early demo stages. It’s very valuable and important to me that the label I sign with understand and connect with the music. This record represents for me more of my DNA as a guitar player and a songwriter. Heavy, but moving slightly outside the realms of ‘heavy metal.’ Those roots are obvious, but I wanted to reach in a bit and see what else came out that wasn’t necessarily ‘expected’.”

Says Monte Conner, “I am such a huge fan of all the players involved, especially Richie. As a diehard Priest fan, I have enjoyed watching help breathe new life into the band and add to their incredible story and legacy. What an amazing player he is. People always focus on leads, and of course Richie is a master in that department, but I can listen to him play rhythm guitar all day long! His rhythm playing is just so tasteful and magical. I can’t wait for fans to hear this album and discover how multi-faceted he is.”

And according to the guitarist, Elegant Weapons features his “dream line-up.” “I’ve always wanted to make a record with Scott outside of Priest. Add to that Rex Brown’s unmistakable tone and attitude is something special. Having those guys as the rhythm section is a guitar players dream. The icing on the cake was Ronnie Romero. One of the new breed of instantly classic vocalists, Ronnie brought a character and a swagger to the songs that is instantly iconic, making these songs his own.

As for the music, Richie describes it as “a mix of Jimi Hendrix, Priest, Sabbath, solo Ozzy and Black Label Society – heavy, catchy, and with melody. Sort of old school and modern at once if that makes any sense, and actually down-tuned a whole step. The Marshall Plexi basically does one thing, but you’ve got to crank it to 11 for it to have that distorted sound. It hasn’t got a lot of bells and whistles on it or different channels and effects. It basically does one thing and does it very well. But again down-tuning creates more of a modern sound, and by using the classic sound of the Marshall Plexi, you get that juxtaposition, that contrast. All told, there are a lot of guitar solos and the songs are on the heavier side. And even though there’s a lot of melody, it’s still going to shake your bones.”

Specific to the songs, Richie explains that “Me and acoustic don’t really get along, so there’s only one mellow song on it, a sort of smoky, haunted, New Orleans kind of tune called ‘Ghost of You,’ with de-tuned 1920s piano on it. That one is about a memory, or ghost of a lost love. But that’s about as acoustic as it gets. I’m not really attracted to acoustic guitar in general. It’s mainly kind of heavy and full-on, really. There’s a song called ‘White Horse,’ plus ‘Horns for a Halo’, which is like Tony Iommi crossed with Alice in Chains. That’s about the way we justify the bad things we do. When we turn up on Judgement Day, will the angels kind of confuse our horns for halos, if you know what I mean.”

But really, the over-arching mandate with Elegant Weapons is to perpetuate the rich legacy of the traditional proto-power metal invented by the heavy metal titans of the ‘70s and ‘80s, most pertinently Richie’s own band, Judas Priest. And in 2023, fans will finally get to hear what this promising new band sounds like – with the arrival of ‘Horns for a Halo.’

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Nita Strauss Enlists Vocals From Alissa White-Gluz On Brand New Single; "The Wolf You Feed"

Superstar guitarist and unstoppable force of nature, "Hurricane" NITA STRAUSS, has dropped brand new single and accompanying music video, "The Wolf You Feed", today. The epic, headbanger of a track features huge, chunky, metallic riffs and the insane vocal talent of ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ of Arch Enemy. Stream the new track on your platform of choice HERE and watch the music video below. 

Speaking on her new release, NITA shares

If you look back at old interviews from the last ten years, any time I was asked about collaborating with a vocalist in the future, Alissa White-Gluz was always the first name out of my mouth. She is truly one of my favorite vocalists and performers in the industry and creating this track together was everything I hoped it would be!

I’m very proud to release this track, especially now with everything else that’s going on. This time in history, whether in politics, music, social media, or our personal lives, has been an eye opening look into the two wolves of a lot of people out there, and maybe this song will be a reminder that we all have the ability to choose how we respond to things.

The lyrics of this song were inspired by “The Story of the Two Wolves”, a legend widely attributed to Native American storytellers.

An old grandfather was teaching his grandson about life:

“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.

“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil–he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”

He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you–and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf will win?”

The grandfather simply replied, “The one you feed".

ALISSA adds 

Nita and I finally got to collaborate - something we have both wanted to do for years! The Wolf You Feed is a kickass, catchy metal track with a really cool vibe. I kept the “two wolves” analogy as a foundation throughout the song while playing up the dichotomy of the two sides of the tug-of-war we all have inside us. I recorded my parts in my home studio and it was an absolute pleasure to build this song with Nita. I am honoured to be a part of it! Can’t wait to do this again!

"Wolf You Feed", is the second song Nita has released featuring a star guest vocalist, the first being the enormously successful "Dead Inside" which featured guest vocals from Disturbed's David Draiman and saw NITA become the first ever solo female to have a #1 hit at Active Rock Radio. She also returned to her instrumental roots earlier this year with the release of single "Summer Storm", a fast-paced, emotive shred-fest. Combined, the two singles have had 3.5 million YouTube views and over 10 million streams on Spotify alone. 

NITA has been hard at work on her second solo studio album. More news to come on that soon.

ABOUT NITA STRAUSS

Through obsession, dedication and sheer hard work, NITA has not only been firmly established as one of the best guitarists in the world, she is also a role model, a trail blazer, a fitness fanatic, a phenomenal performer and a total badass. Her skill, exuberant stage presence and love for all things guitar have seen NITA become a truly unstoppable, limitless force, blazing a previously untrodden trail.

As well as writing, producing and playing all the guitar and bass parts on her solo output, NITA is known for wowing fans all over the world as the touring guitarist for Alice Cooper and most recently for mega-star, Demi Lovato. Gracing the covers of Guitar World and Guitar Player, performing for millions upon millions of WWE fans worldwide at record-setting pay-per-views and becoming the first female to have a signature Ibanez guitar (which now hangs in the entrance to the legendary Guitar Centre on Sunset Blvd).

When the pandemic hit, being the force of nature that she is, NITA took the adversity of no touring and being at home and turned it in to a positive. NITA launched her online guitar learning course, Rock Guitar Fundamentals which takes the learner through everything from picking up the guitar for the first time all the way through to learning songs and playing solos. Taking her passion for health and fitness to the next level, NITA also launched her Body Shred Fitness Challenge, a 3 month fitness challenge that paired a love of music with passion for getting healthier in your body and mind! And, as if that wasn't enough, NITA launched her Patreon which gives fans access to weekly livestreams, lessons, signed photos and behind the scenes looks at the album recording process.

On top of these digital initiatives, NITA is also the official in-house guitarist of current Super Bowl Champions, the L.A. Rams. She has performed at numerous WWE events, including Wrestlemania 34,  Evolution and WWE's NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver event, has released three signature Ibanez guitars, JIVA, JIVA Jr and JIVA X, was featured on the cover of Guitar World's: Guitarists Of The Decade issue and played out ex-band mate and world champion boxer Mikaela Mayer to the ring when she unified the WBO and IBF belts.

NITA released her debut solo album 'Controlled Chaos' in 2018 to mass acclaim from fans and media alike with Metal Injection calling it "a great debut that—as its creator intended—leaves no doubt." and Guitar World stating "'Controlled Chaos' is a panoramic view of Nita Strauss' many strengths". To date the album has clocked up 8.95 million streams worldwide, with music videos for singles "Our Most Desperate Hour", "Pandemonium", "Alegria" and "Mariana Trench" clocking up over 3.5 million Youtube views.

As well as performing with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, NITA has also played with R&B star Jermaine Jackson, early MTV darlings Femme Fatale, video game supergroup Critical Hit and popular tribute band The Iron Maidens. 

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PARADISE FOUND: BAT OUT OF HELL REIGNITED SET FOR RELEASE IN JANUARY 2023

PARADISE FOUND: BAT OUT OF HELL REIGNITED SET FOR RELEASE IN JANUARY 2023. DEKO ENTERTAINMENT TEAMS UP WITH CROOKED MEDIA FOR THIS AMBITIOUS RELEASE BY THE NEVERLAND EXPRESS + CALEB JOHNSON. FIRST SINGLE “ALL REVVED UP WITH NO PLACE TO GO” DROPS ON OCTOBER 28.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 25, 2022—Paul Crook, Meat Loaf's longtime producer, music director and guitarist, has announced the upcoming release of Paradise Found: Bat Out of Hell Reignited featuring Meat Loaf's official band, the Neverland Express, plus American Idol winner Caleb Johnson. The album will be released through Deko Entertainment and Crook’s label, Crooked Media, LLC.

Paradise Found reimagines the sound, passion, and fury of the original Bat Out of Hell, the 1977 release by Meat Loaf and composer Jim Steinman which remains in the top five best-selling albums of all time. It includes all seven songs performed in their original order. The song arrangements have developed over decades of touring and now the listener can hear these re-envisioned versions.

Paradise Found features performances by world-class alumni of the Neverland Express including,

• Justin Avery, (keyboard, vocals)

• Tom Brislin (orchestration)

• Steve Buslowe (bass)

• Paul Crook (guitar)

• Randy Flowers (guitar)

• David Luther (saxophone)

• Lyssa Lynne (“Stop Right There!”)

• John Miceli (drums)

Caleb Johnson (American Idol winner, season 13) delivers powerful lead vocal performances across all seven songs.

Crook states about the album: “The music is timeless, and we play it virtually note for note. The wall of sound that fans experience when seeing us live is captured in this recording. Meat Loaf fans will be pleased. We’re hoping this release introduces Meat and Jim to a whole new fan base.”

The first single “All Revved Up With No Place To Go” will drop on October 28, 2022, almost 45 years to the date of the official release of the original Bat Out of Hell album. Paradise Found, the full album, will drop on January 20, 2023, the one-year anniversary of Meat Loaf’s passing.

Pre-save the single: HERE

“This album has been a labor of love for us,” continues Crook. "Meat Loaf’s passing has left a huge hole in the hearts of millions around the world. We are committed to keeping the legacy alive by celebrating this incredible music. I felt there was no better way to honor our boss and Jim than to release our tribute to Bat Out of Hell on this special 45th anniversary.”

The celebration continues live, in concert:

Celebrating Meat Loaf with the Neverland Express + Caleb Johnson is a live concert performance of Bat Out of Hell in its entirety plus other Meat Loaf hits. Created & produced by Paul Crook, this is the only show that was officially endorsed by Meat Loaf.

Deko Entertainment is very excited to be part of this amazing release as President Bruce Pucciarello states, “This new rendition of Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell by his touring band, the Neverland Express, generates an elevated energy as American Idol winner Caleb Johnson's voice connects with perfection to Meat's legacy. Close the windows...you'll be singing along loudly.” Crook continues, "I’m happy we are able to release this album with Deko Entertainment. I’ve been friends with Charlie Calv (Deko partner) since high school, having played in separate local cover bands as kids. He’s a successful musician in his own right, currently playing keyboards with Angel, so he and his partner Bruce take a true artist first approach to running their label. The fact that they are big Meat Loaf fans makes this extra special".

To celebrate the release of “All Revved Up With No Place To Go” there will be a limited amount of posters signed by Caleb Johnson and Paul Crook and t-shirts available.

Visit the Neverland Express + Caleb Johnson store here: https://bit.ly/3VVpX52Neverland

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JOHN DEMENA Releases Music Video for Cover of The Doors "People Are Strange"

JOHN DEMENA Releases Music Video for Cover of

The Doors "People Are Strange"

Nominated for 2022 Hollywood Music In Media Awards

Rock solo artist John DeMena has released a cover of The Doors "People Are Strange", along with a music video for the track. The LA-based DeMena's homage to the 1967 classic is part of a compilation series honoring music from artists including The Doors, Talking Heads, and Warren Zevon, which will be released via Rhino Entertainment. Speaking about the cover, DeMena comments:

“I wanted to pay tribute to this timeless classic with a cover that stayed true to the essence and soul of the original while also taking the song through different sonic landscapes.”

Personnel on the cover of "People Are Strange" is comprised of John DeMena (vocals, guitar, bass), along with Jimmy Kimmel Live keyboardist Jeff Babko and drummerCristian Chiloe. The track was mastered by legendary audio engineer Dave Collins(Metallica, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains). The music video was directed by Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films, whose credits include Cradle Of Filth, Suicide Silence, Mr. Big, and Sons of Apollo.

In addition to the release of the "People Are Strange"cover, John DeMena has been nominated for a 2022 Hollywood Music In Media Award for his "Eternal Eyes" music video. The event is scheduled to be held at The Avalon in Hollywood on November 16, and a list of nominees can be found here.

Watch the video for "Eternal Eyes" HERE

John DeMena is an award-nominated rock singer and guitarist from Los Angeles who has worked with producers and musicians of Alice Cooper, Jane’s Addiction, and Jimmy Kimmel among others. One of the benefits of today’s musical landscape is the breadth with which artists can record and produce their compositions, from famous acts to talented emerging artists. That’s certainly the case with John DeMena, who wrote and produced his upcoming debut album Dreams and Lies entirely by himself. As he points out, “after moving to Los Angeles and not being able to find anyone artistically aligned with me, I had to take a DIY approach and do everything myself. It was the only way forward.” For a couple of years, he wrote nonstop, picked other instruments, penned all lyrics, and used software to program drums and other instruments in pre-production before seeking out session players for this debut.

He then recruited musicians Glen Sobel, Pete Griffin, and Matt Rohde to record the drum, bass, and keyboard parts respectively, and took on the guitar and vocal duties himself. Lastly, he invited axeman John Ziegler, who plays in Volto! alongside Tool’s Danny Carey for one guest solo on Angel City. John DeMena self-released an early mix of this debut in 2019 that got the attention of several record labels, iconic brands such as PRS Guitars (which hand-picked him as one of their new artists), earned him a nomination for a 2020 Hollywood Music in Media Award under the best rock song category for his song Eternal Eyes (previous winners of these awards include artists such as Trent Reznor or Amy Lee (Evanescence) and a deal with Vere Music (Warner ADA) for the release of his debut album in early 2023.

Of course, DeMena’s journey wasn’t exactly easy. After emigrating from Spain to the United States in 2008, he found himself jobless, contactless, and without even a driver’s license or sufficient work experience. He explains: “I didn’t even have credit, so I couldn’t rent a place. Instead, I had to live in hostels and other inhospitable places for six months. Then, the recession hit, and I was laid off four years in a row. I spent years going from job to job, so those first years in L.A. were excruciatingly painful and lonely.” Never one to give up, he continued believing in himself and pushing forward; that resolve assisted in strengthening his character and moving him toward his main goal: a career in music. “Those experiences separated the boy from the man, in a manner of speaking, and helped me develop a military-style discipline and get to know myself better,” he adds.

Inspired by legendary groups like Pink Floyd, Bowie, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Radiohead, NIN, and AC/DC—all of whom can be felt within Dreams and Lies to varying degrees—John DeMena set out to not put any limits to his creativity while presenting the listener with a personal and modern sound. Going back to “Eternal Eyes,” it was also turned into a music video by animator/filmmaker Ishan Shukla (whose work has won dozens of international awards and been featured at over one hundred film festivals). As with making the album itself, DeMena found their partnership demanding yet immensely gratifying: “I reached out to him with a mostly formed idea of how I wanted the storyline, aesthetics, and visual world to be. Then, we modified sections and let it all evolve organically. I can’t thank him enough for his patience.”

Melodic Death Metal Outfit BRYMIR Releases New Lyric Video for “Forged in War

European Tour with Finntroll

Kicking Off November 3

New Album, 'Voices In The Sky', Out Now

Get Your Copy HERE!

Get ready for the future of modern melodic death metal!

After the long-awaited release of their staggering fourth studio album, 'Voices In The Sky', Finnish melodic death metal outfit BRYMIR have revealed a brand-new lyric video for their epic, hard-hitting track “Forged in War”. With thousands of views on their videos and more than hundred thousand streams on their latest tracks, the band has established their befitting position on top. Culminating with their European tour with Finntroll andSKALMÖLD kicking off in Stockholm on November 3, the band stirs up the scene on records and stages alike.

BRYMIR vocalist Viktor Gullichsen adds:             

“Ever since forming the band in 2006, we’ve endlessly talked and dreamed about getting a chance to tour Europe. Also, we’ve been big fans of Finntroll since forever and you can just imagine the excitement and gratitude, we feel for this opportunity to join them andSKALMÖLD on this wild crusade across the European continent. We could not have hoped for a better tour at a better time to promote our new album 'Voices In The Sky' and finally show what we’ve got to both old fans and completely new audiences. We hope many of you will come to witness the fitness of our melodic death metal heaviness - as it is live that we thrive! See you all soon.”

The lyric video for “Forged in War” continues the driving sound of the album with incredible vocals and astounding riffs that can only be surpassed by their electrifying live performances. Striking once again with full force, this hymnic piece leaves no stone unturned and matches the heavy and electrifying tone of the album perfectly.

BRYMIR on “Forged in War”:    

"We wanted to see how far we could push the contrast between death & thrash metal mayhem and a power metal chorus - and the result was 'Forged in War'. When we wrote this song, it felt like we unlocked a new dimension of guitar chugging heaviness that will surely influence our songs far into the future. The track has already sealed its place in our new, crushing live set, so get ready to bang your heads off at your next BRYMIR show!”

Get your copy of 'Voices in the Sky' NOW!

Walking the line between melodic death metal and traditional genres like folk and classical music BRYMIR continuously pioneer the limits of the genre, dashing ahead with their notorious sound. Mixing endless riffs, with catchy choruses, blistering solos and a flawless production, the unit creates skillful soundscapes of pure epicness.

BRYMIR is:

Viktor Gullichsen – Vocals

Joona Björkroth - Guitars, Backing Vocals

Sean Haslam – Guitars

Jarkko Niemi – Bass, Backing vocals

Patrik Fält – Drums

Sleep Signals Announce 'The Death Do Us Part' Tour This Fall!

Minneapolis, MN-based rockers Sleep Signals have announced that they will return to the road on the The Death Do Us Part Tour with QUOR, which begins November 30th at The Big Dipper in Spokane, Washington and concludes on December 11th.

Tickets and VIP for the tour are available on Friday 10/14 at www.sleepsignals.net

Sleep Signals, have garnered a dedicated following through relentless touring, their explosive live performances, and their ability to blend catchy hooks with their high-energy songwriting style.

In 2021 the band released a new EP, Ethereal, featuring the single, "Fireproof," which garnered the band's first commercial radio success. The single was featured on Sirius XM's Octane and received spins on 80+ US FM radio stations, spending 11 weeks on the Billboard Active Rock radio chart.

Unfortunately, 2021 also saw the band experience a severe bus accident on tour with POD, From Ashes To New, and All Good Things that left several members in the hospital and rehabbing injuries for months. The band released the music video for "The Return" to commemorate their comeback from the accident and look to get back to the touring circuit as soon as late 2022.

Founded in 2014, the band hit the road in early 2015 and has since played over 500 shows in 45 states. Prior to the accident, the band was coming off of major full US tours with heavy hittersHellyeah and Nonpoint, as well as Atreyu, Memphis May Fire, Ice Nine Kills, All That Remains, Attila, Escape the Fate, and Like A Storm.

“Sleep Signals embodies the same DIY hustling ethic that Ice Nine Kills has used since the beginning. Great songs, and a work ethic that is quickly making this band stand out" says Spencer Charnas of (Ice Nine Kills).

Alex Varkatzas (Ex-Atreyu) adds, “Seeing Sleep Signals' tireless work ethic and energetic live shows nightly, it’s only a matter of time before this band is a household name."

Sleep Signals Tour Dates:

11.30 Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper 
12.01 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 
12.02 Portland, OR @ Dantes 
12.03 Klamath FLS, OR @ Why Not Live 
12.04 Sacramento, CA @The Boardwalk 
12.06 Crockett, CA @Toots Tavern 
12.07 Cupertino, CA @XBAR 
12.08 Long Beach, CA @Supply & Demand 
12.09 Las Vegas, NV @The Usual Place 
12.10 San Diego, CA @Soda Bar 
12.11 Glendale, AZ @The 44

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THE NEW ROSES Release New Song & Video for “My Kinda Crazy”

New Studio Album, 'Sweet Poison',

Out this Friday, October 21

Pre-Order NOW!

THE NEW ROSES are on the rise with an ode to the glory days of stadium rock!

German rockers THE NEW ROSES return with another jab - the passionate “My Kinda Crazy” from their upcoming fifth studio album, 'Sweet Poison', out this Friday via Napalm Records.



Within this this glittering piece of classic stadium rock, the band pushes past all limits, delivering one hit after another. Supplying tracks that would make even Bon Jovi proud, it comes as no surprise that their previous release 'Nothing But Wild' entered the top 10 of the German album charts.

After performing with and supporting world-famous artists like KISS, Scorpions, Acceptand Tremonti, the quartet around Timmy Rough continues their successful journey with their upcoming tour. Before their extensive headline tour in autumn, they also supported rock icons like KISS and Foreigner. Fasten your seat belts and join THE NEW ROSES on their way to the top with 'Sweet Poison'.

Their newest single “My Kinda Crazy” provides a befitting opening to the album with brilliant guitar-driven soundscapes. Despite the tender love song-like lyrics, THE NEW ROSES do not miss their characteristic sonic bang that energetically drives the sound - making this a standout single. With high energy and pure love for rock, they construct an unforgettable sound - so let’s go and get it on!

Timmy Rough on “My Kinda Crazy”:

“’My Kinda Crazy’ is a good mix of positive energy and badass Rock & Roll attitude. It’s a song about a toxic love affair that always ends up in a catastrophe, but you just can’t get enough of it. So, there might be some similarities to some of our after-show parties as well. (laughs) “

  Watch the new video for “My Kinda Crazy” 

Their newest offering, 'Sweet Poison', starts off with the brilliant, guitar-driven anthem “My Kinda Crazy” providing a taste of what’s to come before blasting into authentic rock-meets-Americana tracks like “Playing With Fire” and “Sweet Gloria”.

Massive track and album highlight “Warpaint” stages the band’s raw power with blazing guitar riffs and powerful drumming, while “The Usual Suspects” and “1st Time For Everything” convince as smooth sing-along hymns with catchy hooks.

Tracks like “Dead Of Night” emerge with gloomy power, building atop a distinct melody and leading into a strong anthemic chorus, while THE NEW ROSES offer their softer side with songs such as “All I Ever Needed” – a mighty mid-tempo rock ballad showcasing the band’s vulnerability while reviving emotionality alike some of Guns N’ Roses most touching ballads. Front man Timmy Rough passionately serves the full range of his voice on the track, also impressively evident on lyrically tender acoustic offering “True Love”.

'Sweet Poison' is an outstanding rock album providing hit after hit and anthem after anthem, taking 80s retro rock to an extraordinary new level. Brace yourself as THE NEW ROSES shift into high gear, taking you on a ride towards the horizon of stadium rock!  

 Pre-Order 'Sweet Poison' NOW! 

'Sweet Poison' is available to pre-order in these formats:

1 LP Gatefold Black Vinyl

1 LP Gatefold Marbled Red Black (limited to 300 copies)

CD Digipak + Wristband

CD Digipak

Digital Album

THE NEW ROSES are:

Timmy Rough - vocals, guitar

Dizzy Daniels - guitar

Hardy - bass

Urban Berz - drums

NYC-French duo Frenchy and the Punk preview 'Zen Ghost' with latest Siouxsie-esque single 'Come In and Play'

"Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey, and accessible, an incredible blend of alt-rock shade and alt-folk light" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Penetrating psych-soaked post-punk... Brimming with their signature cinematic drama and that unforgettable voice" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

"Bombastic... a happy medium between the sonic atmosphere and thoughtful melancholy of post-punk music and the unmistakable drama of cabaret... as beautifully manic as some of the finest artists on America's early punk' scene" ~Amplify Music Magazine

"An inspiriting slice of post punk hued, new wave nurtured rock ‘n’ roll... under the skin and hungrily stirring the imagination in a flash" ~ Ringmaster Review


NYC-based postpunk duo Frenchy and the Punk has released 'Come In and Play', an upbeat Siouxsie-esque delight and the second enchanting single from their forthcoming 'Zen Ghost' album. Their seventh long-player record, this will be released via the EA Recordings label on October 28.

Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephensonand guitarist-composer Scott Helland, who was co-founder and bassist ofOutpatients and also Deep Wound (along with Dinosaur Jr. founders J Mascis andLou Barlow). Influenced by The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Blondie, Concrete Blonde and The B52’s, the duo thrive in their trademark blend of post-punk and dark folk music.

About 'Come In and Play', Samantha Stephenson says, "I was named after the character in Bewitched. My mom was a fan of the show. It sparked a curiosity and enthusiasm for all things mystical and magical from an early age. I could be quite solitary and eventually dove into a meditation practice. That feeling of going inward and exploring the inner workings of the esoteric realm always felt very comforting."

Earlier, the band released the lead track 'Mon Souvenir', an unapologetically new wave nugget, propelled by chugging acoustic chords, that reflects the album’s central theme of transcending ‘mind phantoms’ - the experiences from the past that linger within all of us.

Dark times make for dark songs. 'Zen Ghost' was written and recorded during the downtime of 2020-2021. Here, the duo's shadowy sound takes an even darker turn. An inward spin, into the pair’s previously unexplored personal planes and interpretations of the insanity of our increasingly tumultuous age. But despite its more pronounced moodiness, like the rest of the band’s oeuvre, 'Zen Ghost' offers plenty of opportunities to dance in the darkness.

Tapped as one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, the freewheeling pair has released numerous recordings, including the acclaimed albums 'Happy Madness' (2010), 'Hey Hey Cabaret' (2012), 'Elephant Uproar' (2013), 'Cartwheels' (2014), 'Bonjour Batfrog' (2014), and 'Hooray Beret' (2019).

French-born, but raised in the UK and USA, Stephenson’s study of piano and dance ignited her eventual rejection of corporate conformity and fueled a quest to lead a truly autonomous life through art and music. A son of jazz-loving teachers, Helland grew up in Western Massachusetts and was a vital player on the region’s fertile early hardcore punk scene.

Helland and Stephenson met in NYC in 1998, when Stephenson spontaneously jumped on stage to accompany Helland during his solo guitar performance. The artistic union was immediate, powerful and undeniable. The two began to tour with fevered zeal, turning heads with their striking aesthetic, steadily building fervent fans on the mystical-folk/steampunk festival, coffeehouse, convention, and club circuits with their boisterous, revival-like live shows.

Since then, they've performed live with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, and opened for Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Young Dubliners.

'Come in and Play' is now out everywhere, including Apple Music,Spotify and Bandcamp, where 'Mon Souvenir' can also be found. The 'Zen Ghost' album will be released on October 28 and is available for pre-order digitally viaBandcamp and on CD via the band's website.

CREDITS
All songs written by Samantha Stephenson and Scott Helland
Samantha Stephenson - lyrics, lead vocal, percussion, keyboard
Scott Helland - guitar, bass, drums, backing vocals
Jason Sarubbi - upright bass on 'Church of Sound'
Braxton Bellew - additional electric bass on 'Church of Sound'
Recorded and mixed by Jason Sarubbi at Split Rock Studios, New Paltz, NY
Mastered at The Cage, Coventry UK by Martin Bowes
Cover photo by Alice Teeple
Pen and ink drawings by Scott Helland
Album cover design by Scott Helland and Samantha Stephenson

TOUR DATES
Oct 08 Poughkeepsie, NY - Gallery 40
Oct 15/16 Shepherdstown, WV - Shepherdstown Fae Festival
Oct 22 Nyack, NY - Prohibition River Live
Oct 28 Baltimore, MD - FaerieCon
Dec 2 Camden/London - Black Heart (with Beyond Victoria & Flesh Tetris)
Dec 10 Exeter, UK - Yule Ball
Feb 4/5 Manchester, CT - Stupid Cupid Steampunk Festival
Feb 18/19 Gettsyburg, PA - MythiCon Festival
April 01 Galveston, TX - Galveston Steampunk Festival
April 8-9 Baltimore, MD - Between The Worlds
April 15/16 Chicago, IL - Chicago Steampunk Expo


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A SHORELINE DREAM presents 'Harlow Syndrome' from new 'Loveblind' album.

"Delicate curves and beauty... a glorious dawn" – PopMatters

"Goth heaven... one of the leading lights of the neo-shoegaze movement" – DKFM

"A sonorous journey – a inward looking, lush and wonderfully orchestrated sonic adventure with dark intensity" ~ Spill Magazine

"A wild and beautiful thing" – The Big Takeover

"Shadowy and storming dreaminess.. reminiscent" – Stereo Embers Magazine


Iconic shoegaze / postpunk outfit A Shoreline Dream presents 'Harlow Syndrome', the latest audio-visual offering from their new 'Loveblind' album, released viaLatenight Weeknight Records. Their sixth full-length record dives into recollections and past desires while looking forward in a wash of soundwaves pointing towards a blinding future.

Filmed in Denver & Littleton, Colorado and starring Jessica Halpine and Allan Cutler, this video was filmed, direct and edited by Ryan Policky with costumes byTiffany Smyth and Jessica Halrpine.

"My first intention was to create a video for the moment I thought I was passing away, which goes along with that track. I personally feel it's one of the best on the album after giving it some time to settle," says ASD mastermind Ryan Policky.

"This 'Loveblind' album is an introspective view of things building all the way up, then crashing back down - like relationships that try to rekindle, only to find that the original reason for the failure has grown even stronger. The songs and driving energy behind each represents rare moments of true passion and also those of complete devastation. Even in perceived time of feeling, things couldn’t get any better, a finality lies waiting behind the next corner".

Their first release since the Covid pandemic began, offering 40 minutes of goth-laced progressive soundscapes, the band had previewed thelead tracks 'Alarms Stop Ringing' and the album's title track 'Loveblind'. Produced by Ryan Policky and recorded over 10 months in the Barnum suburb of Denver, Colorado, this album features immense synth layers, the band's signature guitar and symphonic vocals.

In 2020, A Shoreline Dream released their 'Melting' album (2020), the latest in a series of critically acclaimed releases. Formed in 2005, today ASD revolves around two original members - multi-instrumentalist / vocalist Ryan Policky and guitarist Erik Jeffries. Their legacy is further rounded out thanks to collaborations with legends such as Ulrich Schnauss, Mark Kramer and The Engineers (for whom they created a remix for progressive label gods K-Scope). Also of note is the fact that the band also opened for Chapterhouse for their very final appearance.

The pandemic has taken its toll on our mental well-being and the perception of money and power has blown previous years away. Dying to get back to the good times and moments of pure, unscathed lust, we long for new experiences to sweep us off our feet. 'Loveblind' reaches for that same energy, taking cues from previous A Shoreline Dream works, drawing from their progressive goth roots. Layers of moodiness, blissful explosions of rock and chugging tempo mix with the pain, love, hope and moments of near death experienced while creating the album itself.

The 'Loveblind' LP is out now, available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The band has also announced a vinyl pre-order for their seminal 'Recollections of Memory' LP (featuring Ulrich Schnauss) on vinyl, as well as their 'Avoiding the Consequences' LP.

ALBUM CREDITS
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Ryan Policky
Written and performed by Ryan Policky, except 'Driveaway' and 'Hazewash' written and performed by Ryan Policky and Erik Jeffries
Cover artwork by Ryan Policky
Released via Latenight Weeknight Records, LLC
UPC: 196925236942. Catalogue # LAT026
Music Copyright 2022 Latenight Weeknight Records, LLC
Artist photos in black by Allan Cutler. Photos in white by Aaron Thackeray
'Loveblind' video filmed in Barnum, Denver, Colorado
Acting, costume design and dance by Tiffany Smyth
Filmed, directed and edited by Ryan Policky

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INSANITY ALERT Reissues 'Moshburger,' Shares Live Video from Wacken

INSANITY ALERT
Re-issues 2016's 'Moshburger,'
Releases Live Footage from
Wacken Open Air 2022

PRE-ORDER

Party hard and mosh even harder with the reissue of 'Moshburger,' the 2016 feel-good opus from crossover thrashers INSANITY ALERT. Not only does the Austrian party brigade know how to craft the perfect anthem for beer drinkers and bong rippers, but they are also asking the important questions here, like “Why Is David Guetta Still Alive?”

In celebration, INSANITY ALERT is releasing a brand new live video for the track "Desinfektor," which was shot during their performance at the mighty Wacken Open Air in August 2022. The clip can be seen at THIS LOCATION.

INSANITY ALERT comments: "Couldn't still your hunger for Thrash lately? Guess what! 'MOSHBURGER' will do! Our second and sold-out album will be re-issued via Season of Mist Records on December 9! And since every good meal needs an appetizer, we will pregame this party with the release of a new live video: Bang your head to one of Moshburger's finest: "Desinfektor" - performed at this year's Wacken Open Air!"

The new juicy moshburger is served in a crispy digipak, two crunchy vinyl editions, and various slices of merch designs on the side. It will be released on December 9 Pre-orders are now available HERE.

The world of INSANITY ALERT is a dark yet happy place. Fast, aggressive music, crazy lyrics about alcohol, rage, weed, ignorance and hate, all drenched in an 80’s hot sauce but played with a 2019 attitude. The band emerged from the Austrian city of Innsbruck in 2011, with only one intent: deliver crushing, crossover party thrash.

A tongue-in-cheek concept backed up by strong musical prowess worked out extremely well as ‘First Diagnosis’ proved in 2012. This demo was welcomed with open arms and the first impression of the public quickly confirmed by ‘Second Opinion’, which came out the year after. In 2014, debut album, ‘Insanity Alert’ delighted critics and fans alike and was reissued four years later by Season of Mist. The wild Tyrolians, always eager to please, next served a juicy ‘Moshburger’ (2016).

With ‘666-pack’ (2019) the band proves once more to be an unstoppable force. Whether it is dropping a to-the-point, crossover track such as “The Body Of The Christ is The Parasite” or INSANITY ALERT-esque interpretations of classics like “Saturday Grind Fever”, the groove will have you headbanging in no time with a smirk on your face. Having confirmed their first festivals for 2019 and riding the wave of the thrash metal revival, INSANITY ALERT can’t wait to return to the stage and share (a) 666-pack with you!

Line-up
The Dave of Death – Guitar
Don Melanzani – Drums
Heavy Kevy – Vocals
Marcy Brownnose – Bass

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LOVELY MACHINE Release Official Music Video for "Heroin"!

Indianapolis, IN based, Hip-Hop / Rock quartet LOVELY MACHINE has released the official music video for their new single, "Heroin." Produced and mixed by Mitch Marlow, and mastered by Chris Athens, the music video for "Heroin" was directed/edited by Brian Cox.

"’Heroin’ is about being trapped in toxic love. It outlines a situation that you know is killing you but you just can't ever escape it, It could be a drug, a person, or any addiction. No matter what you do, you keep coming back." - LOVELY MACHINE

Purchase / Stream "Heroin" Online

Drifting in a space between rock and hip-hop, c quartet LOVELY MACHINE still manages to shine through the fog and smoke that is blanketing the forefront of today’s modern rock scene.

Hailing from the Midwest, LOVELY MACHINE was formed in 2021 by vocalist and songwriter Sean Russel. Recruiting the help of members Luke Brishaber, Monroe Andrews, and Patrick Riitaaho, the unique assemblage created a sound that drives--yet haunts--the listener with high-energy riffs and infectious melodies. An “ear-worm feeling” that does not want to leave your head.

Drawing from past personal experiences and a plethora of musical influences, “Lovely Machine” aims to break the mold of listeners' expectations on what heavy music can sound like--and brings you into the new world that these songs have created.

Deströyer 666 Shares New Single, "Andraste"

Deströyer 666
Unleashes New Song,
"Andraste"

PRE-ORDER

Black thrash outlaws DESTRÖYER 666 will be releasing its sixth studio album, 'Never Surrender,' on December 2 via Season of Mist! The band is now sharing a vicious new single, "Andraste," which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.

The band explains of the single, "An ode and an offering to the Gods and Goddesses of War."

'Never Surrender' can now be pre-ordered HERE.

DESTRÖYER 666 continue to do what they are best at: kicking ass and hammering out heavy metal that is slamming straight into the face. No compromise, no sell out, no bullshit!

DESTRÖYER 666 don’t do whiny nostalgia but simply stick to their old school roots, which are reaching straight down into the golden age of metal while allowing themselves to sound fresh and remain relevant. The band originally started out as a solo project of BESTIAL WARLUST guitarist KK in Australia in 1994. As early as with debut album ‘Unchain the Wolves’ (1997), fast-tracked towards international acclaim. The even stronger second full-length, ‘Phoenix Rising’ (2000) had the Australians relocating to Europe to be able to satisfy the soaring demand for touring and festival shows. After a round of line-up changes, third full length ‘Cold Steel… For an Iron Age’ (2002) cemented the band’s excellent reputation. After a hiatus caused among other issues by disenchantment with the business, DESTRÖYER 666 returned with ‘Defiance’ in 2009 and followed up on this success with the rough and gritty ‘Wildfire’ (2016) seven years later that saw them touring and performing at all the relevant metal festivals worldwide on a regular basis again. The Australians filled the gap between the latest albums with the hard-hitting EP, ‘Call of the Wild’ (2018) that comes with a distinct taste of an unrepentantly classic flavour.

The outlaws from down under deliver another pummelling and relentless lesson in aggression with full length number 6(66). ‘Never Surrender’ is a furious assault of black thrash, chainsaw riffs, and warlike drums, offering no moment of reprisal as it rages on for 40 unyielding minutes.

With this offering, DESTRÖYER 666 takes no prisoners!

Style: Black Thrash

Line-up

KK: guitars, vocals

Ro: guitars, vocals

Felipe: bass

Perra: drums

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www.destroyer666.uk

Booking contact: D666Booking@gmail.com

Picture credit: Ester Segarra

Cover art: Alex Kemp

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

Available formats:

Digipak CD

Clamshell Box

Digital

Vinyl in various colours

Cassette