WHO ON EARTH Release Live Video for "Black Swan" with special guest Mike Orlando!

New Jersey hard rock outfit WHO ON EARTH have dropped a new live video for their track "Black Swan". Filmed at the band's hometown show at Starland Ballroom last November, the new video is highlighted by a powerhouse performance from veteran guitarist Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), who also plays guitar on the band's new album 'Blame'.

Speaking about his contributions as producer on 'Blame', and performing "Black Swan" live, Orlando shares:

"It was an absolute pleasure working with Who on Earth on their debut album 'BLAME' as producer, engineer, mixing/mastering AND guest guitarist. Jumping onstage to close out the record release show with Black Swan was an absolute blast. I look forward to having these guys back down at Sonic Stomp Studios for their next record. Great guys, great tunes. Who on Earth, you gotta check it out...you just gotta!"

WATCH THE LIVE VIDEO FOR

WHO ON EARTH - Live Shows

1/21/23 - Jackson, NJ @ The Cavern at the Moose

2/23/23 - Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall *

3/3/23 - Staten Island, NY @ Paradise Island

5/12/23 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire #

* w/Magg Dylan

#w/ Shallow Side

Listen To 'BLAME' Here!

WHO ON EARTH Lineup:

Coosh - vocals

Pete Rizzi - bass

Joe D' Aqui - drums

BLACK HEART SAINTS RELEASE NEW SINGLE "HUMAN XSTACY" VIA CLEOPATRA RECORDS

AUSTIN’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK BAND BLACK HEART SAINTS

RELEASE NEW SINGLE "HUMAN XSTACY" VIA CLEOPATRA RECORDS

OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE JAN. 20th

PRE-SAVE NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS! HERE

Black Heart Saints, consisting of Josh Ross (Vocals), Mark Sean (Guitar), Nathan Flores(Drums), and Ian C.G. (Bass), announces the release of their new single "Human Xstacy" in association with legendary label Cleopatra Records. Slated for release on January 20, 2023, the song was produced by Geno Lenardo (FILTER, DEVICE) and mixed/mastered by Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns 'N Roses, Sons of Apollo, Asia).

Black Heart Saints exploded onto the scene with a distinct groove steeped in classic rock and a modern intensity, and a bravado that is clearly backed by talent. With endorsements by some of the most respected rock personalities and critics such as Eddie Trunk, Lou Brutus, and Jose Manginfrom SiriusXM Octane, Black Heart Saints stands atop the "new wave of classic rock" pantheon and is destined for a bright future. In recent years, the studio singles “Reach the End”, “Lines”, and “Misery” topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Radio Charts, paving the way for appearances at SXSW Festival, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and serving as the support act for national artists such as Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Ace Frehley, Sevendust, Steel Panther, Pop Evil, Buckcherry, Dirty Honey, and more.

“We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Cleopatra Records and welcome
them to our all-star team. 2023 is the year that ‘Black Heart Saints’ becomes a
household name,” says guitarist, Mark Sean.

Setting the stage for commercial success early in the band’s career, on April 12, 2018, Austin City Council and Mayor Steve Adler officially proclaimed April 12th to be “Black Heart Saints Day.”The following year, the band was awarded #1 Best Rock/Metal Act at the prestigious Austin Music Awards, being recognized alongside other local luminaries such as Willie Nelson and Black Pumas. In 2019, their first full-length release ALIVE, drew acclaim from fans and critics alike and led to the now famous “Road to Sturgis Tour.” Putting Black Heart Saints’ charismatic live performance to the test, the band took the stage at the world-renowned motorcycle rally, attended by over 500,000 bikers from all around the globe, and the group earned the respect and devotion of a whole new audience base. This experience catapulted Black Heart Saints to the West Coast where they completed an extensive tour, including a headline performance at the famed Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA.

Although 2020 proved to be a particularly challenging year for the entire entertainment industry due to the global pandemic and subsequent shutdowns, Black Heart Saints quickly adapted to the unprecedented conditions by partnering with distinguished brands Harley-Davidson and Loop.tvfor exclusive streaming performances that captured audiences from all around the world. In 2021, the band was named an 'Artist You Need to Know' by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Rapidly ascending to perform some of the biggest stages and festivals in the United States, Black Heart Saints have built an impressive resume, and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top emerging rock acts.

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Angel Vivaldi Drops Brand New Track & Video "Eight"; Announces New Album, 'Away With Words Part 2';

Guitar virtuoso, Angel Vivaldi, has announced the long-awaited release of his new EP, the second part of his concept album ‘Away With Words’ and follow up to Part 1, released in 2014. Accompanying the announcement is the release of his first single taken from the new opus, “Eight.” The track can be found on all streaming platforms HERE and the official music video can be viewed below. Speaking on the release, Angel shares

“This first single comes not only from how artists like Chick Corea, Santana and Snarky Puppy inspired me, but also from my early experiences playing music in a hispanic church ensemble back in New Jersey as a teen. Having the opportunity to use my love for early 70's latin fusion has been both fulfilling and challenging. I learned a lot about myself as a composer and how to reinvent my phrasing in a way that is new but still authentic."

‘A Way With Words: Part 2” will be released on April 7th.  Part 1 (2014) consisted of heavier yet melodic rock and metal while the newly announced Part 2 explores a wide range of genres including funk, latin, classical and acoustic genres. The concept is based on the yin/yang of what we are capable of - that we are more than just the one thing people see us as. Elaborating on the album news, Angel continues,

“Few words can describe what it feels like to finally share the full scope of this concept record 9 years after I started it. While the seeds I initially planted took longer to bear fruit, I’m grateful it took this long as it helped to make the grapes that much sweeter. Part 2 is an unexpected musical journey that has something on it for any lover of music.”

ABOUT ANGEL VIVALDI 

Across his five solo releases, Angel Vivaldi’s blend of spell-binding guitar anthems and tasteful yet virtuosic playing have reached and inspired tens of millions. Vivaldi, starting his independent solo career in 2003, joined forces with the newly reformed 40 Below Summer in 2008. He continued to release multiple solo albums including The Speed of Dark (2009) and the critically acclaimed Universal Language in 2010, which has become a staple in today’s modern instrumental album catalogue. In 2012, Vivaldi joined supergroup Vext featuring Tommy Vext (ex-Bad Wolves) as well as members from Mutiny Within. After the loss of his best friend to ALS in 2014, not long after the crowd-funded release of Away With Words Part 1, Angel realized that the only thing worse than living with regret would be to die with it. So in 2015, putting his confidence and trust in his audience, Vivaldi quit his day job, committing himself fulltime to his career in music and touring.

Since beginning to headline national US and European tours in 2015, he has shared the stage with icons such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Andy James (Five Finger Death Punch), Nita Strauss, Gus G (Ozzy Osbourne) as well as modern titans such as Plini, Intervals and Devin Townsend. His last full-length album, Synapse (2017), is a conceptual opus that immerses listeners with an introspective sonic adventure coupled with stunning visuals massing millions of views. Vivaldi’s commitment to his art is total; during the recording process, he painted and repainted his studio to correspond with the mood of each song. Tracks like “Adrenaline,” “Oxytocin,” “Dopamine,” “Endorphin,” and “Serotonin” musically elicit the exact type of emotions implied by connotation. Later that same year, he launched his annual Guitar Collective tour which has featured artists such as Nita Strauss, Scale the Summit, Andy James, Yvette Young and more.

2019 saw the debut of Angel’s signature guitar, the Charvel Nova. The line continues to expand with multiple models, including both 6 and 7 strings versions. He’s since appeared on numerous records with the likes of Marty Freidman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick (Testament) and Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy). He continues to operate as a self-managed, independent artist.

Angel Vivaldi takes the foundation laid down by the icons of heavy guitar and builds upon it with his unique speed, sophistication, futurism, and ambition. The result is a body of work that’s increasingly immersive and sublime, maximizing modern technology and raw instinct to expand the boundaries of instrumental rock. Angel has racked up over 40 million YouTube views and 70 million streams across his solo catalogue and has appeared on records with Marty Freidman, Nuno Bettencourt, Alex Skolnick (Testament) and Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy). 

World-Famous Tribute Icons TRAGEDY Reveal Music Video for New Cover of "I'm So Excited"

New Album, 'I Am Woman', out

March 3, 2023 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order HERE

On Tour in 2023:

Supporting Steel Panther & Crobot in the USA

+ Co-Headlining with Nanowar of Steel

in the UK & Europe!

TRAGEDY - one of New York City’s most famous tribute bands and the undisputed inventors of “disco metal” - recently announced their new, upcoming full-length album, 'I Am Woman', out March 3, 2023 via Napalm Records. Flipping the script on sleaze rock tropes, 'I Am Woman' pays tribute to the most powerful force in the band's lives, celebrating womanhood in all forms on 14 newly-reinvented disco and soft rock anthems!

Today, following their latest cover of legendary track "Venus", the band showcases their heavy metal take on The Pointer Sisters' classic anthem, "I'm So Excited". Follow the band in the Cara Maria O'Shea-directed music video to their Halftime Show performance at the Big Bank SuperDuper Dome - you won't be able to contain yourself as you rock out to a metallized version of this iconic track with half-timed grooves, squealing solos and energetic vocals.

Frontman Mo'Royce Peterson says about "I'm So Excited":

"Anita Pointer sadly passed away very recently, and this is our tribute to her and her sisters' impact on music, as well as, of course, their everlasting and unbridled enthusiasm for 'pleasures in the night' on this track. 

"The song is about the building, burning anticipation of impending carnal satisfaction. The heart races, hormones surge - gratification is imminent! In the video, the "excited" band members pack themselves into the family minivan, then play the Halftime Show at the Big Bank SuperDuper Dome - an event viewed live by over 700 Billion people worldwide!"

Watch the official music video for “I'm So Excited”

TRAGEDY had a glitter-encrusted grip on the entertainment world when they emerged in the early 2010’s. Now, following the 2015 breakout viral music video for their cover of Grease’s “You’re The One That I Want” and 2017’s second viral hit, a cover of “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, TRAGEDY are back with a brand new twist on I Am Woman!

Having introduced their raucous trademark stage show to audiences in the USA, the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland and beyond, and releasing several albums of metallized disco, soft rock and pop covers before even tasting their first viral hit, TRAGEDY proved early on that they were never just your everyday satirical cover band. These six warriors of wacky fully embody the soul of the original and reimagine it from the top down, infusing the tracks with an undeniably infectious energy that can be felt both on stage or on wax. And while their 80s hair metal image would imply that plenty of misbehavior is to be seen on the surface, one only need witness TRAGEDY live a single time to understand that the band’s true overarching message is one of carefree joy, humanity, acceptance and the simple pursuit of a damn good time.

"...Shiny costumes, dramatic eye makeup and headbanging hilarity…”

- The Village Voice (US)

“Hard riffs, tight white flares, and even tighter octave-scraping harmonies… essential listening"

- The Sun (UK)

Pre-Order 'I Am Woman' HERE

On 'I Am Woman', TRAGEDY turn the energy up to 11 with recharged dancehall favorites like “Le Freak”, “Respect” (featuring soul powerhouse Marcy Harriell) and “I’m So Excited”, and double down on the drama with heavy, recomposed covers of belt-worthy classics “Memory” (featuring legendary drag performer, singer and guitarist Mrs. Smith), “Goldfinger” and “Roar”.

Tracks like “I Will Survive” evoke the spirit of Queen with choral harmonies and blazing solos, while unabashed anthems like “She Bop” and “Venus” fully convince with authentic 80s hair metal flavor. Power metal reigns on the band’s opus-like version of “Flashdance… What a Feeling” and the theatrical Maiden-meets-Meatloaf-esque “Lay All Your Love on Me”.

'I Am Woman' is bolstered by a retro production aura that allows the intricacy of each rearrangement decision to shine, as blistering guitar work, classic drumlines and dynamic vocal performances cascade throughout each track. With 'I Am Woman', TRAGEDY truly embody the spirit of metal classics while providing a fresh take on some of the world’s most timeless classics of empowerment, independence and self-love - important messages that resonate now more than ever!

TRAGEDY will provide support to Steel Panther and Crobot on their upcoming US tour, beginning February 24 in Las Vegas, NV!

Then, TRAGEDY will continue on to their co-headline European tour alongside fellow comedy metal icons and label mates NANOWAR OF STEEL, beginning April 18 in Southampton, UK. See below for all tour dates!

TRAGEDY: US Tour with Steel Panther and Crobot (as special guest)

02.24.23 – US: Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues

02.25.23 – US: Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues

02.26.23 – US: Tempe, AZ – The Marquee Theatre

02.28.23 – US: San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater

03.01.23 – US: Houston, TX – House Of Blues

03.03.23 – US: Dallas, TX – House Of Blues

03.04.23 – US: Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom

03.06.23 – US: Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

03.08.23 – US: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room

03.10.23 – US: Orlando FL – The Plaza Live

03.11.23 – US: St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live

03.12.23 – US: Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre

03.14.23 – US: Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live

03.16.23 – US: New York, NY – Irving Plaza

03.17.23 – US: Philadelphia, PA – Keswick Theatre

03.18.23 – US: Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom

03.19.23 – US: Worcester, MA – The Palladium

03.21.23 – US: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

03.22.23 – US: Columbus, OH – The Bluestone

03.24.23 – US: Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room

03.25.23 – US: Chicago, IL – House Of Blues

03.26.23 – US: Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre

03.28.23 – US: Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Club Stage

03.29.23 – US: Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore

03.31.23 – US: Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre

04.01.23 – US: Denver, CO – The Fillmore

04.02.23 – US: Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

04.04.23 – US: Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom

04.06.23 – US: West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

04.07.23 – US: West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go

04.08.23 – US: San Diego, CA – House Of Blues

TRAGEDY are:

Disco Mountain Man - vocals, keys

Mo'Royce Peterson - vocals, guitar

Andy Gibbous Waning - bass, vocals

Gibbon Ass Freehly - guitar, vocals, horns

The Infernal Demigibb - drums

THE ABBEY Shares Music Video for Ethereal New Song, "Starless"

Progressive doom rock new-comers THE ABBEY, ft. Natalie Koskinen (SHAPE OF DESPAIR), Jesse Heikkinen (HENGET, ITERUM NATA, etc), Vesa Ranta (SENTENCED, THE MAN-EATING TREE), and Janne Markus (THE MAN-EATING TREE), are now revealing another haunting song, "Starless," along with a music video! The song is the latest single from the band's forthcoming debut full-length, 'Word of Sin,' in which Koskinen's bone-chilling powerhouse vocals are front and center! The song and video can be found below.

THE ABBEY comments on the offering: "It's the darkest song in the album, both musically and lyric-wise. Composed by guitarist Janne Markus, 'Starless' shows the heavier side of the band. The lyrics by singer Natalie Koskinen contemplate the inner emptiness and the loss of will to live."

In conjunction, THE ABBEY is now launching pre-sales for the CD and digital formats of 'Word of Sin,' which are due on February 17, 2023! The vinyl counterpart will be released on July 7 and pre-sales will be revealed at a later date.

Pre-order 'Word of Sin' on CD + digital HERE.
Pre-save 'Word of Sin' on streaming services HERE.

Aleister Crowley’s Abbey of Thelema was located in Sicily, Italy, and functioned as ground zero for many of the occultist’s most complex and groundbreaking hedonistic pursuits. Here, Crowley codified his ritual practices and took his concept of “Magick” to new, unforeseen levels. He rebranded the temple as “Collegium ad Spiritum Sanctum,” translating to “A college towards the Holy Spirit.” But the Abbey of Thelema was not without its controversy: A young disciple died in 1922 after contracting typhoid fever from the drinking water. And a year later, Crowley was evicted by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini’s regime, yet the mystery and intrigue behind the Abbey of Thelema remain. 

It was only appropriate, then, that Jesse Heikkinen, a veteran of the Finnish music scene and a solo artist under the Iterum Nata banner, branded his newest musical pursuit as The Abbey. Drawing lyrical inspiration from esoteric organizations, their beliefs and his own practices, Heikkinen and co-lead vocalist Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair) weaved ritualistic tales from the darkest corners of themselves to pair with music that is a provocative, alluring kaleidoscope of dark, heavy rock. The result is the mystical Word of Sin, The Abbey’s nine-song debut long-player. 

The Abbey tale began when Heikkinen generated the sudden urge to try his hand at singing in a doom metal band after laying down guest vocals for fellow countrymen Fuzzifer. His idea was to form a doom metal band with “big vocals” — a project for fun’s sake that would thrive off writing from the heart and improvisation. Those plans involved former Sentenced and The Man-Eating Tree drummer Vesa Ranta — the first name that came to Heikkinen’s mind for the project. 

Ranta, now a professional photographer and filmmaker, provided the steady backbone behind Sentenced’s groundbreaking career that was brought to its conclusion in 2005. According to Heikkinen, Ranta plays “like a battalion of marching giants,” a not-so-subtle nod to the drummer’s mastery of the quarter-note. Ranta quickly took to Heikkinen’s early demos and suggested they add a female singer. Enter Koskinen. Koskinen knew Ranta from a video shoot where she was serving as a makeup artist. Reluctant to try a new band considering her Shape of Despair and career obligations, Koskinen listened to Heikkinen’s first demo and decided to give the project a go. Janne Markus (guitar, also of The Man-Eating Tree) and Henri Arvola (bass) were soon tapped to complete the band’s lineup. 

Word of Sin was recorded between April and November 2021 in several locations across Finland. Drums, bass and Markus’s guitars were tracked at Kratio Studio in Oulu by Kyösti Rautio. Rautio also served as co-producer and mixed the album, becoming the unofficial sixth member of The Abbey. Heikkinen, who recorded most of his vocals and guitars in his stepdaughter’s room, surrounded by My Little Ponies, Disney figurines and a pile of esoteric literature, is careful to point out that The Abbey fails to drop into any neat, little subgenre. 

“The album was made purely for self-expressive reasons,” he says. “My music is the channel where I can be as true and authentic as possible. It is also a somewhat safe way to explore and express the dark side of myself and the collective consciousness. Word of Sin may seem like a tremendously dark piece as a rock album, but it’s pretty lightweight for a doom metal album! The material proved so strong that it was obvious that it wasn’t going to be another side project. I think using the means of improvisation made the music sound more like its creator instead of it being forced to be this or that — and that seemed to work really well for us!” 

Regardless of where Word of Sin falls between the vast channels of doom and heavy rock, the vocal interplay between Heikkinen and Koskinen is undeniable. Each has songs where they take the lead, but their harmonies and trade-offs carry songs like “Rat King” and “Desert Temple” to the fore, creating a restless, captivating atmosphere resembling vintage rock from the 1970s. And, for his first go at singing lead in a band, Heikkinen proves to be quite the capable vocalist, carrying a smooth, almost airy delivery on “Crystallion” and “Widow’s Will.” 

“I didn’t think of it that much — my vocals all came naturally,” he says. “I still think I’m more of a guitarist than a vocalist, really. During the writing and recording, I listened to King Crimson’s Red quite a lot, so I’m sure I got some influences from John Wetton’s singing on that album. The vocal harmonies were heavily inspired by bands like E.L.O, Queen and Yes.” 

Heikkinen and Koskinen didn’t know each other before the formation of The Abbey. Heikkinen met Koskinen for the first time when she tracked vocals at his home studio, but their partnership generated immediate results. “Nowadays, I usually record my vocals at home, but in this case, as I had yet to meet Jesse in person, I wanted to record my parts at his place,” says Koskinen. “It’s very important to see what kind of energy is between the musicians I’m going to work with in the long run. It turns out that we are a perfect match musically. Later on, I traveled to Oulu to meet the rest of the guys [Janne and Henri] and I must say that we had a very strong bond from the beginning. Sometimes things just happen even when you don’t plan them.” 

“The right lines for each were found really easily,” adds Heikkinen. “There already were dozens of vocal tracks in some of my demos, but every time Natalie found her place in the song, she added something new into it.” 

The creative process behind Word of Sin proved so fruitful that the members of The Abbey are already thinking about a follow-up. It’s a testament to the material’s inherent strength and the immediate bond between all five musicians. 

“The Abbey will most definitely be an active and serious project for me - I do hope it will turn out fun as well,” wraps Heikkinen. And closes Koskinen: “I do have a feeling this band will make a long trip together.” 

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/abbeyceremonial
https://www.instagram.com/theabbeyceremonial/
https://theabbey.bandcamp.com

Lineup:
Jesse Heikkinen – Guitar, keyboard, percussions, vocals
Natalie Koskinen – Vocals
Janne Markus – Guitar
Vesa Ranta – Drums
Henri Arvola – Bass

Cover Art: Alexander Reisfar

Bio: David E. Gehlke

Booking contact & management:
erin@aflyingfox.com (Erin Lynch)
https://aflyingfox.com

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/TheAbbeyWOS
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/theabbeysin

Wage War Announce Spring 2023 Headline Tour With nothing,nowhere. + Spite

Florida hard rock quintet WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — have announced their Spring 2023 tour plans. The band will embark on The Manic 2023 headline tour, with support from nothing,nowhere. and Spite. The tour kicks off on April 11 in the band's native Florida and runs through May 20 in Atlanta. All dates are below. Tickets are available here.

Last year, Wage War delivered The Stripped Sessions, an acoustic release that showed off their songwriting chops. Get it here. Meanwhile, 2021's Manic continues to have legs. Wage War have steadily become a force in the hard rock world. The Florida band has amassed over 580M million streams and received widespread acclaim from Billboard, Loudwire, Alternative Press, American Songwriter, Modern Drummer, Kerrang!, Guitar World, and more, They've appeared at major festivals and hit the road with Slipknot, A Day To Remember, I Prevail, Parkway Drive, and beyond and were chosen as one of SiriusXM's "Future 5 of 2022." The single "Circle The Drain" hit #1 on Octane BIG UNS Countdown 

WAGE WAR ON TOUR:
WITH NOTHING,NOWHERE. + SPITE:
4/11 — Ft. Lauderdale — Revolution Live
4/12 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
4/14 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
4/15 — Dallas, TX — Echo Lounge & Music Hall
4/16 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
4/18 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
4/20 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/21 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory
4/22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/23 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
4/25 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/26 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Sodo
4/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
4/29 — Denver, CO — Summit
4/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman
5/2 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Event Center
5/3 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/5 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
5/6 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/7 — Toronto, ON — The Danforth Music Hall
5/9 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
5/10 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
5/12 — Worcester. MA — The Palladium
5/13 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
5/14 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
5/16 — Silver Springs, MD — The Fillmore
5/17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
5/19 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
5/20 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade Heaven

Ian Munsick’s Headlining Debut @ Ryman Auditorium

IAN MUNSICK CELEBRATES WHITE BUFFALO RELEASE W/
HEADLINING DEBUT AT THE HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM ON
TUESDAY, MAY 16

The Performance Will Serve as the Official Album Release Show for Munsick’s 
Sophomore Project, Due April 7 on Warner Music Nashville

On the heels of announcing his sophomore project White Buffalo, due April 7, Wyoming native Ian Munsick is bringing his free-spirited, awe-inspiring portrait of the American West to the bustling streets of Music City – setting his debut performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium for May 16, 2023. The hallowed stage serving as the backdrop for Munsick’s official album release show, he’ll tip his hat to his homeland, traversing the audience through the 18-track ode to its wild landscape and complex characters. Pre-order White Buffalo HERE.
 
“If there’s one building that embodies the spirit of country music, it’s the Ryman," shares Munsick. "I remember when I visited Nashville for the first time, my parents took me to see the Grand Ole Opry and it just so happened to be hosted at the Ryman that night. Watching Ricky Skaggs burn down the auditorium with Kentucky Thunder left me shook. 12 years later, I plan on doing the same thing, but this time, it’ll be Wyoming style. Playing my new album White Buffalo front to back for the very first time on the most legendary stage in country music is bound to be an unforgettable night. I hope I get to share that memory with you!”
 
White Buffalo has already yielded the loping “Horses & Weed,” faith-driven love song “More Than Me,” standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” with two-time CMA Award winner Cody Johnson and Munsick’s most recent release “River Run.” Lauded by Billboard for its “gorgeous fiddle,” the “organic musical romp” paints a vivid image of the beauty of love, longing and their natural symbolism. Listen to “River Run” HERE.

Munsick will kick off his Long Live Cowgirls 2023 Tour, named after the song that has gained over 72 million global streams to date and topped SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown, this Friday. Featuring support from rising singer/songwriter Ashland Craft, the tour will open with a sold-out show at the legendary Gruene Hall. Tickets for the run are available HERE.
 
Long Live Cowgirls 2023 Tour
Jan. 20 // New Braunfels, TX // Gruene Hall
Jan. 21 // Fort Worth, TX // Billy Bob’s Texas
Jan. 24 // Key West, FL // Mile O Fest *
Jan. 27 // Lake Buena Vista, FL // House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista
Jan. 28 // Greenville, SC // The Blind Horse
Feb. 10 // Lawrence, KS // Liberty Hall
Feb. 11 // Wichita, KS // The Cotillion
Feb. 17 // Baton Rouge, LA // Texas Club
Feb. 18 // Nacogdoches, TX // Banita Creek Hall
Feb. 23 // Asheville, NC // The Orange Peel
Feb. 24 // Knoxville, TN // The Mill & Mine
March 3 // Stillwater, OK // Tumbleweed Dance Hall
March 4 // Fayetteville, AR // JJ’s Live
March 10 // Indianapolis, IN // 8 Seconds Saloon
March 11 // St. Louis, MO // The Factory
March 16 // Atlanta, GA // Buckhead Theatre
April 28 // Indio, CA // Stagecoach Festival *

*Festival date

Moon Walker hits 25 million streams

Harry Springer may compose, produce and perform all of Moon Walker's music in his bedroom, but the electrifying and uniquely eclectic sound undeniably feels more fitting for a stadium.

When Springer formed Moon Walker at the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic, he was merely looking for a way to pass time and make some extra money selling songs to music libraries. “I sold some, and it was going fine, but then I wrote some songs, and I was like, ‘I really don’t want to give these ones away." Those songs that Springer just couldn't part with ended up becoming his critically acclaimed debut record "Truth to Power". Thanks to sudden viral success on Tik Tok and praise from the likes of The Darkness's Justin Hawkins, the 7-track album quickly established Moon Walker as one of rock's most promising acts. Less than a year later, Springer is back with his more expansive sophomore effort "The Attack of Mirrors".

Moon Walker's linktree: https://linktr.ee/listentomoonwalker

KREATOR & SEPULTURA Team up for "KLASH OF THE TITANS" North America Tour 2023

Tickets and VIP upgrades will go on sale this Friday from Kreator-Terrorzone.de and Sepultura.com.br.

KLASH OF THE TITANS North America 2023
KREATOR + SEPULTURA Co-Headline Tour
Special Guests: DEATH ANGEL + SPIRITWORLD
May 12 – Harrisburg, PA
May 13 – Worcester, MA *
May 14 – Niagara Falls, NY
May 15 – Silver Springs, MD *
May 17 – McKees Rocks, PA
May 18 – Charlotte, NC *
May 19 – Atlanta, GA
May 22 – Dallas, TX *
May 23 – San Antonio, TX
May 25 – Phoenix, AZ 
May 26 – San Diego, CA *
May 27 – Los Angeles, CA
May 28 – San Francisco, CA *
May 30 – Seattle, WA *
May 31 – Vancouver, BC
Jun 02 – Salt Lake City, UT *
Jun 03 – Denver, CO
Jun 05 – Minneapolis, MN *
Jun 06 – Chicago, IL
Jun 08 – Toronto, ON *
Jun 09 – Montreal, QC
Jun 10 – New York, NY *

* SEPULTURA Closing

The time has come! Shadows loom over North America with an ominous silence hanging in the air as heaven and hell alike prepare to witness: “Klash Of The Titans.” German thrash legends KREATOR have joined forces with Brazilian metal giants SEPULTURA for an unrivaled North American co-headline tour in May and June of 2023.

Since the mid-80s, the two bands have shaped heavy music like few others by always sticking to their ferocious guns. At the same time, they’ve never shied away from re-inventing themselves: going from strength to strength and leaving a path of scorched earth in their trailblazing wakes. With new albums Hate Über Alles and Quadra towering strong at the peak of their respective discographies, these Titans are truly standing taller than ever in 2023.

KREATOR’s Mille Petrozza states, ‘I’m really happy to be back in the US this May with the mightiest of all…SEPULTURA. A new ‘Klash Of The Titans’ partnership and an absolutely stacked bill from start to finish. I’m looking forward to checking out SPIRITWORLD live – a great new band with big riffs. Plus sharing the stage with the legendary DEATH ANGEL. Awesome! Can’t wait…see you in the pit!’ 

SEPULTURA’s Andreas Kisser adds: “I’m very excited to be back in North America with our friends and my personal idols Kreator! They were a very strong influence in our early days, and it’s great to see they are stronger than ever, which is how I feel with SEPULTURA as well. It's going to be a historical run. Thrilled to have our brothers from DEATH ANGEL and the awesome SPIRITWORLD with us. Do not miss this, metal is alive and well, so let’s celebrate ‘Klash of the Titans North America 2023’ on the road! See you all soon!“

Suicide Silence Announce Release Date for "Remember... You Must Die" + Share "Alter of Self" Video

SUICIDE SILENCE have shared the brutally amusing video for "Alter of Self." Watch the clip, featuring psychotropics and zombification, below.

The track appears on their seventh album Remember... You Must Die via Century Media on March 10. Pre-order it here.

"'Alter of Self,' musically, is a step in a much more melodic direction than the tracks we've released as of late," says guitarist Mark Heylmun. "It's speaking a much different language, but still has all the bone-shattering groove and breakdowns you'd expect from us. Lyrically, the song isn't difficult to interpret. It's about doing such a large dose of mind-altering substance or substances that you begin to worship yourself as god. Tune in and drop out on this one."

Remember... You Must Die was produced and mixed by Taylor Young (NAILS, Xibalba, Vitriol). For the artwork, the band enlisted renowned Necrosurrealist artist David Van Gough to visualize the concept.

The album will be available in the following formats.

*Ltd. Deluxe CD Digipak incl. Coin
*Standard CD Jewelcase
*Black LP
*500x transp. orange-black marbled LP at CM Distro Wholesale EU, cmdistro.de and Kings Road Merch
*300x transp. red LP at EMP
*300x white LP at UK outlets and Impericon
*500x bright gold-deep blood red splattered LP at Kings Road Merch
*Ultra clear LP at US outlets
*500x black ice LP at US Indie outlets
*Digital album

Suicide Silence will also embark on the Chaos & Carnage 2023 tour in April. It's a co-headline run with Dying Fetus, with support from Born of Osiris, Aborted, Sanguisugabogg, Crown Magnetar, and Slay Squad.

"We are stoked to be returning to this year's Chaos & Carnage," says singer Eddie Hermida. "We had so much fun last year that we decided to come back again with our brothers in Dying Fetus! This year's lineup is pure devastation so come party with us."

All dates are below. Get tickets here.

CHAOS & CARNAGE 2023 TOUR:
WITH DYING FETUS, BORN OF OSIRIS, ABORTED, SANGUISUGABOGG, CROWN MAGNETAR, + SLAY SQUAD:
4/7 — Fort Worth, TX — Ridglea Theater 
4/8 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center 
4/9 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live 
4/11 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade 
4/13 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square 
4/14 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
4/15 — Hartford, CT — Webster Theater 
4/16 — Reading, PA — Reverb 
4/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mountain View Amphitheatre
4/19 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre 
4/20 — Covington, KY — Madison Theater 
4/21 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot 
4/22 — Joliet, IL — The Forge 
4/24 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theatre 
4/26 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues 
4/27 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile
4/28 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
4/29 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre 
4/30 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues

THE ZACH WATERS BAND Releases Official Music Video for "Right Back At It"!

California heavy rock band THE ZACH WATERS BAND(ZWB) has revealed the official lyric video for "Right Back At It," off of their freshly released album, Up & Running. The lyric Video was directed by Aaron Newton, and produced by Teardrop Studios.

“Up & Running is centered around building something from the ground up, and the trials and tribulations of what It takes to be an authentic Rock & Roll band. - ZACH WATERS BAND

Catch ZWB LIVE:
01/14 @ The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA
w/The Darbies & Bad Mother Nature
02/24 @ Twin Pine Casino - Middletown, CA
02/25 @ Twin Pine Casino - Middletown, CA
03/09 @ Hotel Utah - San Francisco, CA
03/11 @ The Canyon - Folsom, CA
03/17 @ Whiskey Tip - Santa Rosa, CA
03/24 @ Opera House - Roseville, C
03/25 @ G Street Wunderbar - Davis, CA
04/22 @ Blue Lagoon - Santa Cruz, CA
05/13 @ Green Room Social Club - Placerville, CA
06/17 @ The Salty Seal - Monterey, CA

ZWB is a Rock n Roll band from Sacramento, CA. By bringing their passion through high energy performances and angsty rock n roll reminiscent of the classics, ZWB creates a raw experience that allows people to escape from the day to day. Influenced by artists that have spawned a generation of head banging party rockers, ZWB hopes to make their mark on Rock & Roll. Previously dubbed as “The Zach Waters Band”, this power trio has performed all across the West Coast since 2016, and has plans to venture nationally. As of 2022, ZWB plans to release their debut full length studio album, “Up & Running”, produced by Michael Rosen (Journey, Santana, Papa Roach, Eddie Money, etc)

Follow THE ZACH WATERS BAND Online

In Flames Share "Meet Your Maker" Video — WATCH // Band Covers Winter Issue of Revolver

Swedish modern metal visionaries IN FLAMES will release their 14th studio album Foregone — a new masterpiece from a band whose artistry and influence on modern metal is undeniable. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for "Meet Your Maker." Watch it below.

"Meet Your Maker" is a pulsating track with hypnotizing power and furious anger. Like a raw nerve exposed, the song speaks of the desperation and frustration brought on by the chaotic dystopia of post-pandemic society.

Frontman Anders Fridén states, "When we started to write for Foregone, 'Meet Your Maker' became the song that set the tone in terms of what we were aiming for sonically as well as thematically. You'll see it's everything you've come to expect from In Flames and some. Enjoy and see you on the road in 2023!"

The band also appears on the cover of the Winter issue of Revolver. See it below!

ABOUT IN FLAMES:
IN FLAMES are one of the biggest metal bands in the world — never shying away from pushing their artistic boundaries, crafting music that's as catchy as it is crushing. Formed in 1990, the band is considered one of the forefathers of melodic death metal and the purveyors of the "Gothenburg sound." With 13 studio albums under their belt, countless successful tours around the globe playing with the likes of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest and Slayer — with millions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide — IN FLAMES have proven to be an unstoppable force. From their 1994 debut Lunar Strain onwards, the band's intricate twin guitar attack, melodic vocals, and superb arrangements have given them a signature sound that has evolved throughout the years.

IN FLAMES ARE:
Anders Fridén | Vocals
Björn Gelotte | Guitar/Vocals
Chris Broderick | Guitar
Tanner Wayne | Drums
Bryce Paul | Bass

TEMPT ROCK QUEEN CLASSIC WE WILL ROCK YOU CELEBRATING SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN TOUR

Tempt have released a new video for their cover of Queen’s, We Will Rock You that captures performances on their European tour at iconic festivals such as Hellfest, Download, Rock Im Park/Am Ring, Graspop and support dates for Iron Maiden, Shinedown, Tremonti and Theory. The band reworked the largely unknown “fast version” of the song as the encore for their set on the tour.

The video and single release were inspired by the incredible response the band received from European music fans. “The entire tour, fans were just going all out and giving us so much support,” said Tempt’s lead singer, Zach Allen. At our first festival show at Rock Im Park the fans were going off and when we got to the chorus of We Will Rock You, we could hear them singing it back to us. At that point we decided we would end every show with it.” The video captures not only the breakthrough performances of the band but also celebrates the festivals and most importantly the fans reaction to the band through the use of crew and fan filmed footage, photographs and social media posts.

“I had heard the so called fast version many years ago growing up on a bootleg and Queen apparently used to open and close shows with it but it is relatively unknown even to hard core music fans so it was always fun when we would start the song and watch as Zach began to sing the lyrics and then we would slowly see the recognition sweep through the crowd until they were all singing We Will, We Will Rock You!”, said Tempt lead guitarist Harrison Marcello. “One thing I’ll never forget is being onstage at Download and looking across at our bassist, Chris then down at my guitar and then looking up and Zach was gone. He was off the stage amongst thousands of fans crowd surfing.” 

The band will be launching a number of social media initiatives in support of the video and single including appearances by special guest guitarists and fan participation. 

Tempt have a huge 2023 coming up with multiple single releases from their new record produced by Grammy Award winner, Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Muse), a tour of the United States followed by the full album release.

Pre Save Now:  https://tempt.ffm.to/wwry

ABOUT TEMPT
Tempt are lead vocalist Zach Allen, guitarist Harrison Marcello, bassist Chris Gooden and
drummer Nick Burrows. “Living Dangerous feat Dorothy” is out now on Better Noise.

Tempt recently completed a tour of Europe playing major rock festivals including Download, Hellfest, Rock am Ring/Park and Graspop as well as dates supporting, Iron Maiden, Shinedown, Tremonti and Theory Of A Deadman. TEMPT were discovered by journalist Malcolm Dome and manager Andy Gould (Rob Zombie, Linkin Park) and agent Steve Strange (Coldplay, Eminem). Tempt’s last single, “Living Dangerous feat Dorothy” is an infectious rock anthem that’s charismatic, commanding and timeless. The track features acclaimed singer Dorothy Martin from US rock act Dorothy and was produced and mixed by legendary Grammy Award winner, Chris Lord-Alge (U2, Green Day, and My Chemical Romance). The track will be featured on the band's forthcoming debut album.

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Blackmore's Night Share 25th Anniversary New Mix Of "Greensleeves" — LISTEN

25TH ANNIVERSARY RE-MIXED EDITION OF DEBUT ALBUM SHADOW OF THE MOON OUT MARCH 10 VIA EARMUSIC

Hardly any musical piece in history has received as much attention from a wide variety of artists as the song "Greensleeves," which originally comes from the 16th century.

Without a doubt, the interpretation by Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Nightis one of the most beautiful and well-known versions.

The song was originally released by Blackmore's Night on their 1997 debut album Shadow Of The Moon. The "25th Anniversary New Mix" of "Greensleeves" — available as digital single and lyric video — is another exciting foretaste of the highly anticipated 25th Anniversary Album Edition of Shadow Of The Moon, in stores worldwide on March 10, 2023.

The band's debut album was converted in HD audio from the original recording and has been fully remixed, allowing the performance to shine in its original glory. The album's iconic artwork has been refreshed and reworked in the course of the anniversary.

To fully celebrate the occasion, two Limited Black Vinyl LPs of Shadow Of The Moon (25th Anniversary Edition) will carry a "Golden Ticket": Two lucky fans will win an original and signed Fender Ritchie Blackmore Olympic White Stratocaster guitar.

What already excited fans in 1997 is now fascinating again with the 25th Anniversary Album Edition.

Pre-order the reissue album here.

ICE NINE KILLS Release Brand New Music Video For 'Welcome To Horrorwood'

The body count continues to rise today as the next chapter in the Horrorwood saga is unleashed from overlords of slashercore, Ice Nine Kills. The arrival of brand new music video for the title track from their chart-topping album, 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood' heralds the latest installment in the gore-soaked slasher franchise that began in 2018 with the announcement of their album 'The Silver Scream'. The censored version of the "Welcome To Horrorwood" music video premiered on the enormously popular horror YouTube channel, Dead Meat and can be viewed HEREor by clicking the image below. Those brave enough to watch the full, uncensored version can do so below , if you dare.

Speaking on the latest display of psychotically gratuitous gore and violence, Ice Nine Kills frontman and creative visionary, Spencer Charnas simply shares:

“Keep children and the elderly far away from this video”Speaking on the latest display of psychotically gratuitous gore and violence, Ice Nine Kills frontman and creative visionary, Spencer Charnas simply shares:

“Keep children and the elderly far away from this video”

Ice Nine Kills will be touring extensively throughout 2023.The band will be supporting Metallica on their recently announced M72 World Tour as well as hitting Europe and UK for a headline tour. For full tour dates, info and tickets head to www.iceninekills.com

To celebrate today's release and the most unholy of days - Friday the 13th - Ice Nine Kills have partnered with Horror Vibes Coffee to create a special signature drink for one day only. The Chai-Day The 13th is an iced chai latte with espresso, chocolate and murder and is available for one day only from the two Horror Vibes Coffee stores in Los Angeles (Hollywood and North Hollywood).

Also, as is now customary for a new Ice Nine Kills release, the band have dropped a limited edition merch line. The 3rd annual Fridye The 13th collection is available now from ink-merch.com

"Welcome To Horrorwood" is featured on Ice Nine Kills phenomenally successful album, The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. Released in October 2021, the album scored Ice Nine Kills their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums, and Album Sales charts and has clocked up 137 million cross-platform streams to date and 13 million YouTube views for singles “Hip To Be Scared”, “Assault & Batteries”, “Rainy Day”, "Funeral Derangements", "Take Your Pick" and "The Shower Scene"

ABOUT ICE NINE KILLS

Decadent, devious, and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on 2018’s The Silver Scream which spawned Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “A Grave Mistake” and Top 20 hit “Savages”. The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Top 5 Hard Rock album, Every Trick in the Book, which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels and which the band have completely perfected on 2021's chart-topping smash hit ’The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.’

Since the release of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood', Ice Nine Kills have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of The Trinity of Terror, their hugely successful, mostly sold-out triple co-headline tour with Motionless In White and Black Veil Brides, supported Metallica at serveral US stadium shows, toured the US with Slipknot and launched the inaugural edition of their horror convention, The Silver Scream Con.



The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, INK built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recent recipients of the prestigious Clio Award for Music Marketing for their "Merry Axe-mas" mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020, The Silver Stream be nominated for 5 awards at last year's Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With over 1.75 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 717 million career streams to date and over 204 million views on YouTubethe band are firmly cemented as one of modern metal's most vicious forces.

ICE NINE KILLS ARE

Spencer Charnas - Vocals

Dan Sugarman - Guitar

Ricky Armellino - Guitar

Joe Occhiuti - Bass

Patrick Galante - Drums

ANIMALS AS LEADERS Release New Dolby Atmos Mix of 'Parrhesia'; Drop New Music Video For "Red Miso"

Boundary pushing instrumental trio, Animals As Leaders, have released a brand new Dolby Atmos mix of their critically acclaimed 2022 album, 'Parrhesia' today. In celebration the band have also released a brand new music video for track "Red Miso" taken from the album. Watch the video below and listen the the Dolby Atmos mix of 'Parrhesia' HERE.

Dolby Atmos is the latest in surround sound technology. It allows fans to listen to music on a much deeper level and creates a more realistic and immersive experience. From movies and TV, gaming, and music, Dolby Atmos provides details and depth previously unavailable as a listening experience. Speaking on the Dolby Atmos remix of Parrhesia, Javier Reyes shares

"Re-Mixing the Parrhesia album in Dolby Atmos was a completely new and exciting experience. Atmos has the ability to make

the listener feel immersed into the mix and experience the music from literally all directions. It truly is a new era for music.""

"Parrhesia" is highlighted by singles “Monomyth”, “The Problem Of Other Minds”, "Gordian Naught" and "Micro-Aggressions" which combined, have clocked up 2.9 million Youtube views and 20 million streams on Spotify alone since release.

ABOUT ANIMALS AS LEADERS

It might sound strange to associate “storytelling” with instrumental music. But ANIMALS AS LEADERS jettisoned the rules, limitations, and boundaries of conventional rock music from the start. Armed with palette-expanding eight-string guitars, rich synths, and pummeling percussive grooves, the trio is beloved by metalheads, aspiring virtuosos, jazz fanatics, and casual listeners alike. As Pitchfork observed, “Animals As Leaders have walked the tightrope between sheer technical virtuosity and actual emotional resonance.” Even without vocals, this is intimate, myth-making music.

ANIMALS AS LEADERS began as a solo outlet for guitarist Tosin Abasi, whose creative partnership with classically trained guitarist Javier Reyes and Berklee-educated drummer Matt Garstka is built on a shared love of everything from fusion to technical death metal. Garstka graced the cover of Modern Drummer in 2015. In one of his many appearances on their cover, Guitar World named Tosin among the Guitarists of the Decade. Rolling Stone featured him as part of their “Young Guns” series. The Chicago Tribune declared him “the closest thing prog-metal has to an Eddie Van Halen.”

Kerrang! included their album, 'Weightless' among its Best Albums of 2011. 'The Joy of Motion' entered the Billboard 200 at No. 24 in 2014, and 'The Madness of Many' cracked the Top 20 in 2016. Now more than a decade into their career, a quick look at the bands they’ve toured with demonstrates the consistently diverse appeal of ANIMALS AS LEADERS. It’s a list that includes Korn, Deftones, Thrice, Meshuggah, Underoath, TesseracT, and Circa Survive as well as major festivals with the likes of Linkin Park, Avenged Sevenfold, and Slipknot.

ANIMALS AS LEADERS offer more than clinic-ready musicianship and proficiency. A focus on mood, texture, and emotive power elevates the material past any preconceived notions, resulting in a fascinatingly unique phenomenon, with an unlikely and profound appeal across multiple sub-genres and over 200 million career streams to date.

“We all know how talented the guys in Animals As Leaders are. Absurdly talented,” declared Metal Sucks. “They are one of the finest, most interesting units in modern music.”

Find Animals As Leaders Online

www.animalsasleaders.org

Alice Cooper Announces Spring 2023 Tour Plans

ALICE COOPER ON TOUR:
4/29 — Youngstown, OH — Covelli Centre
5/2 — Fort Wayne, IN — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
5/3 — Milwaukee, WI — Miller High Life Theatre
5/6 — Bemidji, MN — Sanford Center
5/9 — Champaign, IL — State Farm Center
5/10 — Louisville, KY — The Louisville Palace Theater
5/13 — Knoxville, TN — The Tennessee Theatre
5/14 — Spartanburg, SC — Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
5/15 — North Charleston, SC — North Charleston Performing Arts Center
5/17 — Shreveport, LA — Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
5/18 — Biloxi, MS — Beau Rivage Theatre
5/20 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival; Already on sale

After a successful and busy 2022 that saw him traverse North America and make a triumphant return to Europe, he is once again embarking on a U.S. run, bringing with him an all-new stage show he's calling "Too Close For Comfort."

The tour kicks off on April 29 in Youngstown, Ohio and runs through May 18 in Biloxi, Mississippi. All dates are below, with additional dates to be announced at a later time. 

The Alice Cooper fan club pre-sale is set for Tuesday, January 17 at 10am local time and runs through Thursday, January 19 at 10pm local time. The public on-sale starts on Friday, January 20 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

Cooper, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, typically spends up to six months a year on the road, bringing his iconic brand of rock psycho-drama to fans both old and new, enjoying the performance as much as the audience does. Known as the architect of shock rock, Cooper (in both the original Alice Cooper band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans at every turn, like a great horror movie. Alice Cooper concerts remain a "not-to-be-missed" attraction!

DARKSPACE Reissues Full Discography on CD + Vinyl

The stars have aligned. Cult black metal band DARKSPACE are finally reissuing their discography with new artwork. The albums have been out of print for some time, and are long awaited by fans of the band. The CD's of Darkspace I, II, III, -I and III I will out on February 17 and the vinyl of I, II, III will be out on March 31.

Pre-orders are available HERE.

Please note: The vinyl for -I and III I will be released at a later moment and are not yet available for pre-orders.

DARKSPACE was founded by Wroth, Zorgh and Zhaaral in 1999 in Berne (Switzerland). In two decades four albums and an EP were released: Dark Space -I to Dark Space III I. The band rarely appeared live. In 2019, Zorgh quit while the band was awarded the Music Prize of the Canton of Berne for the creation of their soundscapes and their atmospheric performances. In 2022, Yhs joined Wroth and Zhaaral to complete the three again. Far on the horizon outlines of a new release are emerging.

Lineup:
Wroth: Guitars, vocals
Zhaaral: Guitars, vocals
Yhs: Bass

Links:
www.darkcyberspace.com
darkspace.bandcamp.com


Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/darkspace-reissues

Ville Valo Shares "NEON NOIR" Video + Debut Solo Album Out Now

Finnish Love Metal pioneer, Ville Valo (VV) of HIM, has today released his debut solo album, Neon Noir. Available via Heartagram Records, distributed by UMG/Spinefarm, all digital and physical versions can be found here.

Ville Valo comments, "I firmly believe Neon Noir sprinkles some much-missed glitter all over modern day doom and gloom. It's 12 lessons in reckless abandon without spilling the red."

Watch VV's brand new video for album title track, "Neon Noir," below.

VV's headline tour of Europe, the UK, and North America has already sold out across a number of cities. Get tickets here.

ABOUT VILLE VALO/VV:
In the annals of 21st century alternative rock history, there are few artists who cast a longer or more peculiar shadow than Finnish Love Metal pioneer Ville Valo. After all, his band HIM was easily among the most iconic and idiosyncratic groups of the millenium. Zealously revered, gleefully reviled but impossible to ignore, their music left an indelible mark on a worldwide legion of fans. The scarlet letters stood for "His Infernal Majesty." Their founder stood for something delightedly out of step with the status quo. 

"We only hoped to temporarily redirect hard rock's blood flow from the nether regions towards the heart," reminisces Valo, the singer, songwriter, and primus motor of HIM. Judging by the monolithic presence of the Heartagram in any account of music this side of the millennium, it's apparent that he succeeded. 

Inspired by everyone from Poe to Bukowski and tinged by a penchant for perfumed Sabbathian gloom, Valo's creative lovechild would produce eight era-defining studio releases and over 10 million record sales, not forgetting a Grammy nomination, countless magazine covers, critical acclaim, and the veneration of a generation. Thus, it came as no surprise that the news of a farewell tour in 2017 was greeted with shock and disbelief among devotees and endless speculation as to what or who was to take up the velvet mantle.

"As fun as the funeral rites for HIM were, it took me more than a few moons to lick my wounds in the shadow of the Heartagram and come up with an excuse to strum and hum again. Eventually, I decided put a leash on my beloved black dog and we started howling together instead of barking at each other. That's how VV and the album Neon Noir was born."

The first omens of Valo’s return surfaced in 2022 with a trio of singles which formed an outline portrait of the greater musical picture yet to come. First came the confessional exsanguination of Loveletting, which followed by the elegiac goth-optimism of Echolocate Your Love. They were both powerful statements of intent, and combined with the driving, nocturnal radiance of The Foreverlost – an uptempo paean to doomed romance, confirmed that Ville’s heart still throbs to the beat of a different ECG. All threads in a new tapestry of Ville’s design, with the full picture due to be revealed on January 13th, 2023. More than just an album, it’s a rebirth, a resurrection, and nothing short of a long overdue return of a visionary artist to a world of his own creation.

"I firmly believe Neon Noir sprinkles some much-missed glitter all over modern day doom and gloom. Its 12 lessons in reckless abandon without spilling the red."

With a knowing nod to the past while striding confidently forward, Neon Noir is exuberant affirmation of Valo’s peerless ability to imbue timeless songwriting and balladry with a whiff of roses and brimstone – timeless, timely, and it’s about time.

"HIM were the Hobbit to my Lord of the Rings, and I'm still ferociously honouring my childhood dream of becoming the last vampire with a pulse standing on the smouldering remains of rock and roll."

TURMION KÄTILÖT - New Album Omen X Is Out Now + New Video For "Totuus"

Finnish industrial metallers TURMION KÄTILÖT have released their new album Omen X today. To celebrate, the band have also revealed a video for their latest single "Totuus".

Purchase Omen X on various formats and stream the album now from: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/omen-x

Watch the band's new video for "Totuus" below.

MC Raaka Pee comments on the release of their new album,
"Omen X is the culmination of 20 years of ugly words and terrible thoughts. It features tales about devotion and death. Stories about a mother’s love, violence, and mankind. All these stories are experienced, felt and said out loud. Global Warning was an alert, and now Omen X is the revelation of our disco."

About TURMION KÄTILÖT

TURMION KÄTILÖT was formed in 2003 in Finland by MC Raaka Pee and Dj Vastapallo. Soon they were joined by the other members of what would become TURMION KÄTILÖT: Master Bates, Run-Q, DQ and Spellgoth as a second vocalist. With a couple of line-up changes as Dj Vastapallo left the band in 2009 replaced by Bobby Undertaker on guitars (ex-Deathchain) and Spellgoth leaving in 2017 replaced by Shag-U (Fear Of Domination) on vocals, TURMION KÄTILÖT has become the mean disco metal machine they are today.

From the very beginning TURMION KÄTILÖT has had a reputation for being a great live band. Disco beats from the 90’s, stomping metal, melodies, sing-a-longs, you name it – there are no rules. Yet still if you peek under the skin you can find the darkness pointing its finger at you. Their live shows have been praised to be the fiercest and craziest mayhem that can be witnessed creating the twisted world of TURMION KÄTILÖT.

TURMION KÄTILÖT is:
MC Raaka Pee – Vocals
Shag-U – Vocals
Bobby Undertaker – guitars
Master Bates – bass guitar
Run-Q - synthesizers & keyboards
Dq – drums

Pre-order Omen X on various formats now from: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/omen-x