Slaves to Humanity Release Anthemic New Single "BULLY" on February 24, 2023

Pre-Save "Bully" HERE

Slaves To Humanity will release their new anthemic single "Bully" to all major platforms on February 24, 2023. The single was produced by Trev Lukather (Halestorm, Dorothy, Andrew Hagar).

"From a very young age, I was constantly bullied and attacked by kids who weren’t like me. They would push me around and even beat me when I was around. Bullying was just something that I grew up with, just like many other kids at young ages.That’s where the inspiration for 'Bully' came from, and this song is a 'fuck you' to all the people who think it’s okay to treat others poorly," says the band's vocalist Aidan Amini.

In addition, you can catch Slaves to Humanity at The House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on February 25th in support of the single release!

Slaves to Humanity (STH) is a Sunset Grunge band from Orange County, California. Its members include Aidan Amini on vocals, Pierce Akers on guitar, Shane Ryan on drums, and Nathan Johnson on the bass. Together the bandmates create a sound like no other, mixing the melodic guitars of the late 80s era hard rock bands and the lyrics and vocal sound of the 90s grunge era, as well as throwing modern rock elements all around.

In 2019 they released their first single, “BATTLEGROUND”, which had success on radio stations and streaming platforms alike. Following this release, during the Covid-19 pandemic, the band released “Behind My Back”, which showed even more success. Both singles were the most requested song on KLOS, and received heavy rotation on that major radio station for many months throughout the pandemic.

During the pandemic, the band worked hard on putting together their social media presence, and continue to do so today, showing success on Tiktok and Instagram. The band continues to play shows in Southern California, as well as build their social media presence.

The band appeared on Episode 2 and Episode 10 of the show NO COVER - (The only Music Competition show w/ unsigned artists performing original songs).

WATCH it here:

Episode 2 https://youtu.be/tbtt5o6ONfI

Episode 10 https://youtu.be/eB65ihEIKRA

For More Information Please Visit:

Slaves To Humanity

Official Website

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Instagram

Facebook

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JUNO Award-Winning Extreme Death Masters ARCHSPIRE Announce US Shows Supporting Whitechapel!

Face Melting Canadians

ARCHSPIRE

Announce US Tour Dates Supporting Whitechapel

Vancouver Tech-Death quintet ARCHSPIRE are thrilled to announce that they are joining Whitechapel on the band’s upcoming ‘The Valley’ 2023 U.S. Tour! Hailed by both fans and critics alike as one of extreme metal’s most unhinged, technical, and mercilessly pummeling modern acts, ARCHSPIRE continue to take delight in melting faces on the strength of their 2021 full-length, ‘Bleed The Future’.

Commenting on these upcoming shows in the states, the band shares: 

"AMERICA!!! We just got the news, we're stoked to announce we'll be supporting WHITECASTLE on their headliner tour!!! We are of course huge fans of their tiny sandwiches, and now to hear that they also have branched out into extreme metal, really surprised us! We -*Papers rustling*

"Oh...Whoops! Sorry, read that press release wrong. WHITECHAPEL is headlining the tour. Geez, that makes a LOT more sense! Super excited to be supporting a band with such a legacy, alongside our new friends in Signs of the Swarm, and our dearest pals in Entheos!

"Anyway, now we have to rethink the catering for the tour, because we assumed we'd be getting free food...”

Watch the Music Video for "Drone Corpse Aviator"

In 2021, Archspire shattered skulls and blew minds with their long-awaited first music video as a band for the single “Drone Corpse Aviator”. Now in 2023 and more than 1 million views on YouTube later, the band is planning an even bigger and badder follow up – and thanks to the overwhelming support of fans on Kickstarter, the group is bringing in a Hollywood-level production crew to make the craziest death metal music video ever!

ARCHSPIRE – 2023 US Tour Dates

Supporting Whitechapel on “Playing ‘The Valley’ In Full” Tour 

4/14 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) - TICKETS

4/15 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum - TICKETS

4/16 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live - TICKETS

4/18 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground - TICKETS

4/19 - Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club - TICKETS

4/20 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage - TICKETS

4/21 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater - TICKETS

4/22 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium - TICKETS

4/24 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall - TICKETS

4/25 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues - TICKETS

4/27 - Lawrence, KS @ The Granada - TICKETS

4/28 - Denver, CO @ The Gothic Theatre - TICKETS

4/29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall - TICKETS

5/1 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market - TICKETS

5/2 - Portland, OR @ The Hawthorne Theatre - TICKETS

5/4 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades - TICKETS

5/5 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theatre - TICKETS

5/6 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory - TICKETS

5/7 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater - TICKETS

5/9 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk - TICKETS

5/10 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater - TICKETS

5/12 - St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag - TICKETS

5/13 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement East - TICKETS

 

ARCHSPIRE are:

Dean Lamb: guitar

Spencer Prewett: drums

Oliver Rae Aleron: vocals

Tobi Morelli: guitar

Jared Smith: bass

Bad Omens Announce New US Shows + Festival Dates Starting May 2023

Bad Omens

Announce New US Shows + Festival Dates

With Show Support From Erra and Invent Animate

Pre-Sale Starts Tomorrow 2/14 at 10 am CST, Tickets On Sale Friday 2/17 at 10 am CST

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Having wrapped up their sold-out headlining North American tour and currently on the road on their similarly sold-out EU/UK headliner, Bad Omens are back at it again announcing a slew of shows and festival dates across the US. Fans can catch them hitting the stage beginning in May with show support from Erra and Invent Animate. Dates can be found below with artist pre-sale beginning tomorrow, Tuesday 2/14 at 10 am CST through Thursday 2/16 (for 48 hours only), and tickets going on sale to the general public this Friday 2/17 at 10 am CST. Tickets won't last long so get yours at the link here and don't miss your chance to see Bad Omens in action as these are sure to go fast.

In addition to today's news, the band have also sold out their first-ever Knotfest sideshow Australian headline dates and announced 4 venue upgrades in Europe to accommodate demand, all the while with their sensational viral track "Just Pretend"currently as a Top 5 hit at rock radio in the States. Be sure to keep an eye out for more Bad Omens news coming soon.

Bad Omens - Upcoming US Dates

May 4 - Greenwood Village, CO @ 107.9 KBPI Birthday Bash

May 6 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Bamboozle Fest

May 12 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 100.5 KATT's KATTFEST

May 17 - Birmingham, AL @ Iron City

May 18 - Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal

May 19 - Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel

May 21 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues

May 23 - Raleigh, NC @ Ritz Raleigh

May 25 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple

May 26 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection

May 27 - St Louis, MO @ 105.7 KPNT The Point's Pointfest

May 28 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Clyde's

May 30 - Des Moines, IA @ Horizon Event Centre

June 1 - Omaha, NE @ The Admiral

June 2 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theatre

June 3 - Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall

June 4 - Wichita, KS @ Cotillion Ballroom

Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet—Noah Sebastian (vocals), Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (guitar), Nick Ruffilo (bass), and Nick Folio (drums)—materialize with ghostly atmospherics, striking hooks, and the tingles of sensual high-register harmonies uplifted by cinematic production. Racking up over 250M worldwide streams to date and earning acclaim, the band presents an uncompromising and undeniable vision on their third full-length album, 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND' (Sumerian Records).

“Making the record changed us as songwriters and musicians. In many ways, I feel like it set me free as an artist because every decision made in the writing process was for myself, with no fear for anyone else’s expectations of what our third album should sound like. Be it our fans or our record label.”

They’ve always wielded this level of magic though…

The group’s 2016 self-titled debut, 'Bad Omens', yielded fan favorites such as “Glass Houses” and “The Worst In Me” which eclipsed nearly 33 million Spotify streams. On its heels, 2019’s 'Finding God Before God Finds Me' spawned “Dethrone” (21 million Spotify streams) and “Careful What You Wish For”. Along the way, they toured with numerous marquee acts and received tastemaker praise. 

After their first headline tour was canceled mid-way at the top of the global pandemic, the band found themselves at home in Los Angeles with plenty of time. Where they absorbed and imparted a different palette of unexpected inspirations. Channeling what the frontman describes at times as a “cursive sound” they embraced newfound confidence and boundlessly loose creativity. Anything went in the studio, and all “rules” were broken. Noah and Jolly wrote, produced, and engineered the music themselves while GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and songwriter Zakk Cervini (Halsey, Grimes, Poppy, blink-182) lent his talents with the mix and master. Challenging himself, Noah decided to “make a track sampling items around the house, none of which were musical instruments”. 

This ultimately became the framework for the first single “THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND”. Claps puncture the icy soundscape as his voice stretches from a breathy moan into an evocative and entrancing hook, breaking from a whisper into the seductive chant, “It wasn’t hard to realize. Love’s the death of peace of mind.” It culminates on a climactic scream uplifted by a distorted crunch.

“The whole record really details the loss of peace of mind,” he explains. “The lyrics in the title track are a little more specific in terms of the conflict at the heart of something more intimate and personal.”

By speaking it aloud, Bad Omens offer a level of comfort and empathy, with a sinister shroud. At the same time, they also give rock music a sexy new shape on 'THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND'.

“Sonically, we want to do something you can’t arrive late or early too,” he leaves off. “You can’t cheat your way to the final act. You have to get on the ride and process it until the end. The songs are meant to be heard from start to finish. We want you to take the whole trip with us.”

Whiskey Myers Return to Red Rocks for Two Night Stand, June 14 & 15

Multi-Platinum Band to Headline June 14 & 15 With Support by Whitey Morgan and Ray Wylie Hubbard Plus The Record Company and Brent Cobb

Tickets Available This Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Local Time via WhiskeyMyers.com

Following a 2022 Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut that sold out in a single day, genre-bending renegades Whiskey Myers return to the iconic open-air setting for two nights this summer, headlining June 14 with support by Whitey Morgan and Ray Wylie Hubbard and June 15 with support by The Record Company and Brent Cobb.

Presales begin tomorrow, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets on sale to the general public this Friday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. local time via WhiskeyMyers.com.
 
“An outlier of alt-country with more thrust, Southern cousin of the Black Keys or spiritual grandchild of Waylon and Willie’s Outlaw Country, Whiskey Myers is currently taking a regional movement global,” declared POLLSTAR in the cover story celebrating the band’s initial outing at the historic venue, adding “Whiskey Myers offers sobering pieces of broken lives that go unseen.”
 
“Red Rocks had always been a bucket-list venue for us, to the point where we didn’t even go see a show there as fans, because we wanted our first time seeing it to be from the stage as headliners,” reflects guitarist John Jeffers. “For our fans to share that excitement with us the way they did was a magical experience and we can’t wait to do it again – twice – this summer.”
 
Today’s announcement builds upon the anticipation for Whiskey Myers’ headlining 2023 tour, kicking off this Thursday, Feb. 16, with many dates already sold out. The tour comes on the heels of the band’s 2022 Tornillo Tour which played to nearly 300,000 fans in support of their critically acclaimed album Tornillo, praised by American Songwriter for putting Whiskey Myers “in a league of their own with their signature hard-rocking sound on full display” and released in 2022 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records with distribution by Thirty Tigers. 
 
Fans will also have a chance to see this signature sound live when the band supports Eric Church on multiple dates of The Outsiders Revival Tour this fall, with Nashville Lifestyles adding, “Southern rock is alive and well on Whiskey Myers’ Tornillo – and it comes with a brassy border-town swagger… Equal parts train songs, tenacious energy, and Tabasco… their lawless musicality burns like the sun.”

For more information on all upcoming dates and to purchase tickets, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.
 
Whiskey Myers 2023 Tour Dates:
Thursday, Feb. 16       Knoxville, Tenn.  |  Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Friday, Feb. 17            Tallahassee, Fla.  |  Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Saturday, Feb. 18        Augusta, Ga.  |  James Brown Arena
Sunday, Feb. 19          Savannah, Ga.  |  Enmarket Arena
Wednesday, Feb. 22    Kalamazoo, Mich.  |  Wings Event Center
Friday, Feb. 24            Toledo, Ohio  |  Huntington Center
Saturday, Feb. 25        Johnstown, Pa.  |  1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial
Sunday, Feb. 26          Saginaw, Mich.  |  Dow Event Center
Thursday, March 16   Albuquerque, N.M.  |  Revel Entertainment Center
Friday, March 17        Phoenix, Ariz.  |  Arizona Financial Theatre
Saturday, March 18    Laughlin, Nev.  |  Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater at Harrah’s
Friday, March 31        Midland, Texas  |  Midland County Horseshoe Amphitheater
Saturday, April 1        Somerville, Texas  |  Chilifest
Saturday, April 15      Palestine, Texas  |  Wiggy Thump
Thursday, May 4         Alexandria, La.  |  Rapides Coliseum
Friday, May 5             Orange Beach, Ala.  |  The Wharf Amphitheater 
Saturday, May 6         Nashville, Tenn.  |  Ascend Amphitheater
Thursday, May 11       Evansville, Ind.  |  Ford Center
Friday, May 12           Columbia, Mo.  |  The Blue Note
Saturday, May 13       Kansas City, Mo.  |  Starlight Theatre
Thursday, June 1        Decatur, Ill.  |  Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Friday, June 2             Wheeling, W.V.  |  Wesbanco Arena
Saturday, June 3          Lexington, Ky.  |  Railbird Music Festival
Saturday, June 10        Myrtle Beach, S.C.  |  Carolina Country Music Fest
Wednesday, June 14    Morrison, Colo.  |  Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Thursday, June 15        Morrison, Colo.  |  Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Wednesday, June 21    Woodinville, Wash.  |  Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Thursday, June 22       Bend, Ore.  |  Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Friday, June 23           Filer, Idaho  |  Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Festival
Saturday, June 24       Grand Junction, Colo.  |  Country Jam Colorado
Saturday, July 15        Whitefish, Mont.  |  Under the Big Sky Festival
Tuesday, July 18         Casper, Wyo.  |  Ford Wyoming Center
Thursday, July 20       Des Moines, Iowa  |  Lauridsen Amphitheater
Friday, July 21            Milwaukee, Wis.  |  BMO Harris Pavilion
Saturday, July 22        Eau Claire, Wis.  |  Country Jam USA
Sunday, July 23          Duluth, Minn.  |  AMSOIL Arena
Tuesday, July 25         Grand Forks, N.D.  |  Alerus Center 
Thursday, July 27       Minot, N.D.  |  North Dakota State Fair Center
Friday, July 28            Billings, Mont.  |  First Interstate Arena
Wednesday, Aug. 9     Sturgis, S.D.  |  Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Friday, Aug. 11           Council Bluffs, Iowa  |  Stir Concert Cove at Harrah’s
Friday, Aug. 25           Holmdel, N.J.  |  PNC Bank Arts Center (with Eric Church)
Saturday, Aug. 26       Camden, N.J.  |  Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (with Eric Church)
Thursday, Sept. 21      Alpharetta, Ga.  |  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (with Eric Church)
Friday, Sept. 22          Alpharetta, Ga.  |  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (with Eric Church)
Saturday, Sept. 23       Charlotte, N.C.  |  PNC Music Pavilion (with Eric Church)
Sunday, Sept. 24         Charlotte, N.C.  |  PNC Music Pavilion (with Eric Church)
Friday, Sept. 29          West Palm Beach, Fla.  |  iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre (with Eric Church)
Saturday, Sept. 30       Tampa, Fla.  |  MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (with Eric Church)
 
About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 1.5 million albums and amassed over 2 billion streams while earning six RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned synch success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team.” USA Todaydescribes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

ROTTEN SOUND Reveals Music Video for New Song, "Nothingness"

The apocalypse is nigh and Finnish grindcore entity ROTTEN SOUND has crafted the perfect soundtrack to accompany humanity’s impending extinction. Aptly titled ‘Apocalypse,’ the band’s eighth studio album is dropping into 2023 with the same blistering speed and chaotic impetus as an asteroid searing through atmosphere and crushing everything upon impact.

Each song delivering abrupt yet violent aftershocks, delivering an auditory assault with its unstoppable, seismic force. The band is now sharing the vicious second single, "Nothingness," along with a music video, which can be found below.

ROTTEN SOUND comments on the track: "'Nothingness' is one of the shorter tracks on the album, continuing about the same theme with 'Suburban Bliss,' about how we sometimes get lost in the system while performing through our days."

'Apocalypse' is due on March 31, 2023!

In addition, ROTTEN SOUND is now launching pre-orders for 'Apocalypse,' which cab be found HERE.

The album can be pre-saved across streaming services HERE.

ROTTEN SOUND have firmly established themselves as one of the leading acts of the grindcore scene. Expertly wielding the fierce brutality and massive aggression of their genre, the Finns add intelligent songwriting, effective arrangements, and musical proficiency as well as subtle death metal elements to their sound.

Their forthcoming album ‘Apocalypse’ embodies those aforementioned virtues to the point. The full length delivers eighteen short sharp chops that hit home perfectly.

ROTTEN SOUND was conceived in the city of Vaasa, Finland by guitarist Mika Aalto in 1993, who was soon joined by vocalist and word-smith Keijo Niinimaa. The duo still remains in place, while the original members in all other positions have been replaced several times until today.

The Finns can field an impressive catalogue of now eight highly acclaimed studio albums, eight EPs, three split singles, a single, and a live DVD. Furthermore, ROTTEN SOUND have already conquered the stages of all major metal and hardcore oriented festivals and also toured in regular intervals alongside such renowned acts as MALEVOLENT CREATION, PHOBIA, DISFEAR CARCASS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, EXHUMED, NAPALM DEATH, and PIG DESTROYER – among many others.

With ‘Apocalypse’, ROTTEN SOUND are gearing up their musical juggernaut just in time before crushing stages all over Asia and Europe this spring. 

Recording Studio: 
Sound Supreme (drums and vocals)
Nordic Audio Labs (guitars and bass)

Recording engineer: Janne Saksa 
Mix: Rain City Studios by Jesse Gander
Master: Audio Siege by Brad Boatbright

Cover artwork: Error Design

Line-up:
Mika Aalto - guitars
Matti Raappana - bass and backing vocals
Sami Latva - drums
Keijo Niinimaa - lead vocals

Links:
https://www.rottensound.com
https://www.facebook.com/rottensoundofficial
https://www.instagram.com/rottensoundgrind

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

SUNROAD IS SET TO RELEASE THEIR 9TH ALBUM SUNESTHESIA THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT ON MARCH 10TH

There is no doubt about saying that the band from Goiás, Sunroad, is one of the most relevant names in the melodic Hard Rock/Heavy Metal scene in all of South America. After all, they have a 20-year career, eight albums released, concerts in various regions of Brazil and other countries in South America, alongside great artists such as Joe Lynn Turner, Petra, Stryper, L.A. Guns, Whitecross, Narnia, etc.

The band’s 8th studio album and first to feature Steph Honde (Scream Taker, Hollywood Monsters) “Walking The Hemispheres”, was nominated for the Dynamite Independent Music Award as one of the “Best Rock Albums of 2021”. Soon after the band started work on Sunesthesia. The album has a very fine and sophisticated melodic hard rock sound, such as UFO, Whitesnake, Michael Schenker Group to name a few. Artwork was created by Tristan Greatrex (UFO, MSG, Vinnie Moore, Lionheart, etc…), and the album features guests such as Ronnie Romero (MSG, Rainbow), Carl Dixon(Coney Hatch, The Guess Who, April Wine), Michael T. Ross (Hardline, Lita Ford). The first single “Speed Warning #1” features vocals by Rainbow vocalist Ronnie Romero.

Watch lyric video below:

As drummer Fred Mika states, “Speed Warning #1, as the name says, is one of the fastest and louder Sunroad songs ever, we wanted a very energetic song to be the album opening track, so we worked in a way to provoke something with such strong feeling from the listeners. I had an idea for classical intro and then, and then sudden fast riffs come, as well Steph composed the guitar harmonies and those fast, louder riffs and catchy choruses.” 
The album has 12 tracks in total and features a host of guests to add to the core line up of Steph Honde - vocals, keyboards, guitars, Van Alexandre - lead guitars, JP Costa - rhythm guitars, vocals, Gui N Silva - bass guitars, and Fred Mika – drums.  As Mika continues, “Also, we had the idea of contacting prominent artists everywhere to take part on this, as Chilian singer, Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Sunstorm, MSG), which divides vocals on duet with Steph. Also, American keyboardist Michael T Ross (Lita Ford, Raiding Rock Vault, Hardline), Canadian bassist Ronnie Robson (Hollywood Monsters) and Brazilian lead guitarist Rafael Milhomem (BaRok, ex-Sunroad). I guess with this all we got perfect timing on captive vibrations from many good musicians from everywhere.”

You can pre-order Sunesthesia and limited bundles here: https://bit.ly/Sunroad

Bundle Includes:

1 (One) - Sunroad - "Sunesthesia" CD
1 (One) - Sunroad - Logo T-Shirt
1 (One) - Sunroad - Logo Sticker

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DYING FETUS unleash brutal new track "Unbridled Fury"

Death metal overlords DYING FETUS have released a new single, titled "Unbridled Fury".

Currently on tour in Europe, the band will make their way back to the states this Spring for an epic campaign: co-headlining the "Chaos & Carnage Tour" with Suicide Silence, and bringing Born of Osiris, Aborted, Sanguisuabogg, Crown Magnetar & Slay Squad along for the ride!

Canadian prog-rockers CROWN LANDS announce new album 'Fearless'

Juno Award-winning, powerhouse rock duo CROWN LANDS have announced their sophomore album 'Fearless' - Out March 31 on Spinefarm/Universal Music Canada!

After a landmark 2022 that saw the band tour in the US with Greta Van Fleet and partner with TSN as part of a campaign for the Canadian Men’s National Team during the FIFA World Cup, the band has dropped an 18-minute epic "Starlifter: Fearless Pt. II"

Plain White T's Share "Spaghetti Tattoo" Video

The Plain White T's are back with a new single and video. "Spaghetti Tattoo" is an acoustic love song in which frontman Tom Higgenson recounts a memorable first date. The video finds the band appearing as puppets, with scenes that pay homage to famous moments from film history.

 It's a dreamy, airy track propelled by lush harmonizing and understated emotion. It's also deceptively simple — gentle strumming, percussion that mimics a heartbeat, and Higgenson's heartfelt vocals. But its energy and relatability can fill the room. It's truly a feel good song about how "it feels good not to know." 

Watch it below.

"I went on a great first date with a girl I'd been talking to and DM'ng with for a while," says Higgenson. "We laughed and drank and got lost in the moment, until we realized that we were the last two people in the restaurant! It felt so good to be out again after those crazy last couple years, and the date left me filled with excitement and optimism about love and life. So the very next day, I grabbed my guitar and wrote this song. She had a spaghetti tattoo on her arm, which was such a fun and silly detail, so I had to include that in the song. It's definitely a song about noticing and enjoying the little things."

The Plain White T's have been in the news lately with a beautifully heartwarming story of Higgenson performing their signature smash "Hey There Delilah" bedside for a cancer-stricken fan who was named after the track. Read more at CNN, PEOPLE, and Newsweek.

ABOUT PLAIN WHITE T'S:
Since emerging in 1997, Chicago quartet Plain White T's — Tom Higgenson [vocals], Tim Lopez [lead guitar, vocals], Mike Retondo [bass], and De'Mar Hamilton [drums] — have remained visible and viable. They have consistently delivered unforgettable pop rock anthems that take up real estate in your brain for months at a time. They have amassed over 2.7 billion total global streams, earned two Grammy nominations, and collected several Platinum-plus and Gold certifications across their impressive catalog. Their signature single "Hey There Delilah" went quadruple-platinum, topped the Billboard Hot 100, and earned the pair of aforementioned GRAMMY® nominations in 2008 — for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal." They have made their pop culture mark by appearing on highly visible shows such as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Sesame Street, iCarly, 90210, Beavis & Butthead, and Frankenweenie, all the while nabbing press accolades from TIME, Billboard, ESPN, Rolling Stone, AV Club, MTV, MSNBC, and more. Plain White T's have proven to be a reliable musical force, as well as a career band that shows no signs of stopping or slowing down. Their new single "Spaghetti Tattoo" is due out via longtime label Fearless Records in 2023.

Blackmore's Night Share 25th Anniversary Mix of "Play Minstrel Play"

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

With only a few weeks left until the long-awaited reissue edition of Blackmore's Night's debut album Shadow Of The Moon (1997) will be released in stores worldwide, the band's delivers another exciting foretaste with the launch of the 25th Anniversary Mix of "Play Minstrel Play" — available as digital single.

Watch the lyric video below.

On "Play Minstrel Play," Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night teamed up with longtime family friend Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) and created a magical and timeless fan-favorite.

On March 10, 2023, the fully remixed 25th Anniversary Edition of Shadow Of The Moon will become available in a variety of physical Deluxe Editions, all carrying an exclusive Shadow Of The Moon documentary on DVD as bonus as well as two previously unreleased acoustic recordings.

Pre-order the reissue album here.

DVD:
Documentary: The story of "Shadow of The Moon" (30 min)
Music Video Clips "Shadow of The Moon," "No Second Chance," "Renaissance Faire" (with optional audio commentary by Candice Night + Ritchie Blackmore)

Saliva's Single "High on Me" Reaches Over 1 Million Streams!; Announces Spring Mayhem Tour with Through Fire and Any Given Sin

Saliva's latest single "High On Me" debuted on the Rock Radio charts this past week and has reached over 1 million streams! The band announced the Spring Mayhem Tour with Through Fire and Any Given Sin that begins on March 17th in Amelia Island, FL at Saddler Ranch.

"High On Me" can be streamed/downloaded HERE

"'High on me' is about a day in the life of someone’s opioid addiction. Is it me or the drugs that keep you sticking around? The opioid epidemic is something so many struggle with and most never make it out the other side. I’ve had many friends die from it and it saddens me when I hear of someone losing that battle," says Bobby Amaru, vocalist of the band.

Saliva will continue to release tracks and ultimately a full album. The new music has a contemporary feel but sticks to the blue collar roots that their fans love.

After acquiring front man Bobby Amaru in 2011, Saliva became infused with new blood, energy, and spirit. The same energy launched Saliva’s career in 2001 with the release, _Every Six Seconds – a certified Double Platinum-selling album, containing the hits, “Click Click Boom” and 2002 Grammy nominated, “Your Disease.”Saliva’s in-your-face, anthemic writing style continued with a certified Gold-selling album *Back in to Your System_ with hits: “Always,” “Raise Up,” and the Nikki Sixxco-written, “Rest In Pieces.”*

Upon adding former Shinedown and Fuel bassist, Brad Stewart, as a permanent member, Saliva solidified their new lineup consisting of: Wayne Swinny, Sammi Jo Bishop and Amaru.

Spring Mayhem Tour Dates:

3/17 - Amelia Island, FL - Saddler Ranch        
3/18 - Orlando, FL - The Beacham Theatre ^  
3/20 – Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl      
3/21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Jergel’s    
3/23 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Piere's      
3/24 - Wyandotte, MI - District 142 
3/25 - Joliet, IL - The Forge 
3/26 - McHenry, IL - The Vixen      
3/27 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly’s           
3/29 - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunshine Studios  
3/30 - Fort Collins, CO – The Coast
3/31 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl (w/Puddle of Mudd)    
4/1 - Agoura Hills, CA - Canyon Club *
4/2 – Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre 
4/4 – Amarillo, TX – Hoot’s Pub *
4/5 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer City Music Hall
4/6 - New Orleans, LA - The Parish   

*Only Saliva
^Only Saliva and Through Fire

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MÉLANCOLIA - Sign To Nuclear Blast + Release Music Video For "HORROR_ETHEREAL"

From under the veil of obscurity emerges Melbourne-based deathcore group MÉLANCOLIA. After establishing themselves just last year with their debut single "Horror_Ethereal", today the band announce their signing to both Nuclear Blast (World excluding AUS/NZ) and Greyscale Records (Australia and New Zealand). 

MÉLANCOLIA may be fresh out the gates but they're miles from the start line. The four-piece have crafted a unique sound that has already catapulted them to new heights. "To be backed this early in our career by two powerhouse record labels should tell you everything you need to know," says the band. "Our eyes are set on the world, watch us take it."

The quartet will take their place as main support for Gravemind on Friday, April 14 at Stay Gold, Melbourne. Presented by What We Did On The Weekend, Mélancolia will be joined by Vilify and Body Prison, where they'll showcase a collection of relentless unreleased tracks. Tickets are on sale now!

Initially unleashed last February, “Horror_Ethereal” is Mélancolia’s debut offering, introducing nightmarish settings, CRADLE OF FILTH-inspired fits, and harrowing visuals. Releasing independently, the single collected tens of thousands of digital streams under their own steam. Wall Of Sound concluded: “With blackened deathcore blast-beats, retching high vocals, and theatrical sonic breakdowns, this band will be one to watch, seriously."

MÉLANCOLIA echoes a tormented entity trapped within the claws of despair, angst, and unnerving melancholy. Like messengers of darkness, Alex Hill takes his place at the forefront as vocalist, Joshua Taafe and Billy Morris join the fold as guitarists with Mason Page on drums.

Launching in 2022, MÉLANCOLIA is a melodic blackened deathcore that melds elements from the depths of industrial goth and nü-metal with its pummeling foundations, resulting in what can only be described as sonic horror. 

Storming through the gates of 2023 with a vengeance, MÉLANCOLIA played their first-ever show with THY ART IS MURDER on their Decade Of Hate Australian Tour in January alongside Starve and Justice For The Damned.

As a sign of what's to come, the band look towards a future equipped with heavyweight reinforcements as they join the Nuclear Blast and Greyscale Records families as well as fly under the wing of Future History Management (SLEEP TOKEN, LOATHE).

“Horror_Ethereal” is out now and streaming everywhere via Nuclear Blast and Greyscale Records.

Listen to "Horror_Ethereal" on all streaming platforms here.

Industrial/Hip-Hop/Metal Provocateur MIKE’S DEAD Releases Smoldering Cover of “#1 Crush,” Reworking ‘90s Cult Classic from Garbage Just In Time For Valentine’s Day

Roses are red, violets are blue, you can run, you can hide, but Mike’s Dead will find you. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the L.A.-based artist, rapper and producer has released an eerie version of Garbage’s cult classic hit “#1 Crush,” the song made famous from the ‘90s Romeo + Juliet film soundtrack, that takes on the darker side of love.

 

The song, fully self-released, debuted on SiriusXM’s Octane Channel overnight, with Revolver hailing it as “gritty” and “provocative.” Click here to read Revolver’sinterview with Mike’s Dead.

 

See the lyric video for “#1 Crush” below.

 

Stream the track HERE: https://cmdshft.ffm.to/1CrushLive

"I was really moved by Shirley Manson's original performance and Butch Vig’s original production,” says Mike’s Dead about choosing the cover. “The original song is so raw and authentic that I wanted to give it my own little twist and add some aggression to it. I beefed up the guitars and added in a bunch of diabolical synths and really pushed the vocals into more of a raspy, gritty space. The lyrics are super intense and I wanted people to FEEL them more in this version."

 

Mixing together notes of industrial, metal, electronic and hip-hop, and influences from Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein and Limp Bizkit, “#1 Crush” falls in line with Mike’s Dead’s go-to style that has created a cult-like fanbase since he launched the independent project in 2018.

 

In that short amount of time, Mike’s Dead has racked up 25 million streams, 1.5 million followers on social media, 5 million views on YouTube and spots on American festivals including Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life and Aftershock as well as love from SiriusXM, Apple Music and Spotify. Not to mention earning a degree in audio engineering/production that further elevates his eclectic sound.

 

This spring, Mike’s Dead will continue dominating audiences on a new headlining tour (dates to be announced soon) that will include a stop at the popular Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus, OH. And coming later in 2023 will be the anticipated debut album that builds off previous original singles, “Scream & Shout,” “Nightmares” and “REVENGE” and continues to make Mike’s Dead one of the most anticipated emerging artists.

 

Find Mike’s Dead Online

Website: https://www.mikesdead.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikes.dead

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJCQ4YvxumUo0fKNIr0Rt_w

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikes.dead?lang=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uLNznYVguXrwbIPj9qUb1

In Flames' New Album "Foregone" Is Out Today + Band Shares Lyric Video For "End The Transmission"

NEW ALBUM FOREGONE OUT NOW — LISTEN

Time stood still tonight when the calendar shifted into a new day: February 10 marks the beginning of a new era not only for Swedish modern metal visionaries IN FLAMES but for the metal community. Today marks the release of the band's 14th studio album Foregone — a masterpiece from a band whose artistry and influence on modern metal is undeniable.

Get the album here. 

To celebrate the release, IN FLAMES have shared the lyric video for "End The Transmission." Watch it below.

Foregone, the furious new studio album, combines the greatest aggressive, metallic, and melodic strengths of their landmark records with the seasoned song writing of their contemporary era.

A sense of pride, accomplishment, and continued vitality are evident every time the band takes the stage, and all over Foregone. The album itself represents IN FLAMES past, present, and future.

"We are very proud to finally share this album with you," the band says. "Everything from our past, present, and a brief glimpse into the future is laid out in these songs. Can't wait to bring these songs to life on the road and play them for everyone. See you all very soon!"

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

LEGENDARY CANADIAN BAND THE GUESS WHO IS SET TO RELEASE ITS NEW STUDIO ALBUM, PLEIN D‘AMOUR

The Guess Who is a legendary Canadian band who enjoyed chart topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s with an impressive catalogue of songs including "American Woman," "These Eyes," and "No Time." During the course of its career, the band has released 11 studio albums, all of which charted in Canada and the United States. The Guess Who is best known internationally for its 1970 album, American Woman, which hit number one in Canada and number nine in the United States, with five other albums also hitting the top ten in Canada.  All in all, the Guess Who boasts 14 top-40 singles in the United States and more than 30 in Canada.

Following its critically acclaimed 2018 recording, The Future IS What It Used to Be, the band is currently gearing up to release its latest creation, Plein D’Amour. Band members Derek Sharp, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Michael Devin, and founding member, Garry Peterson have crafted a collection of songs that raises the bar and continues to take things up a notch both musically and sonically. 

The Guess Who is primed to take its stunning new music to even greater heights with its spectacular live show. The band is ready to start the newest chapter of its illustrious career in partnership with Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group) commencing with the forthcoming release of Plein D’Amour. Bandmate Michael Staertow expressed it best when he said, “We couldn’t think of a better time to introduce the world to an exceptional collection of songs that exude positivity and cohesive energy, a much needed cultural antidote. Now we ARE love -- Plein D’Amour!”. Founding member, Garry Peterson continues, “After recording this album, and living with it for a while, I believe this is the best album that I have played on.” Deko Entertainment president, Bruce Pucciarello, comments on the new album, “This new song collection is a progressive-pop blend of well-written material and the musicianship is over the top. Decades later, this band still blows me away!”  

Derek Sharp, songwriter and lead vocalist, says, “The King” is a nod to ‘all the king’s horses and all the king’s men, couldn’t put Humpty together again’ … however, loving kindness is a universal balm, which can not only put Humpty together again, but turn him into a Prince!

In addition to the first single “The King” the album Plein D’Amour includes seven more new tracks. The album Plein D’Amour was recorded at Villa Sound in Singhampton, Ontario, Canada, with Adam Fair.

 Pre-save the new single “The King” here: https://ada.lnk.to/TheKing.

The Guess Who is currently on tour in North America and will drop the first video and single “The King” from its upcoming album, Plein d’Amour, on February 10. Stay tuned for more details coming soon--and be sure to catch the Guess Who when it gets to a city near you!

2023 Tour Dates
Feb 17, 2023 - Bally's Twin River Casino - Lincoln City, RI
Feb 18, 2023 - The Carolina Opry Theater - Myrtle Beach, SC
Feb 21, 2023 - Bologna Performing Arts Center - Cleveland, MS
Feb 23, 2023 - Oxford Performing Arts Center – Oxford, AL
Mar 11, 2023 - Riverside Casino and Golf Resort – Riverside, IA
Mar 17, 2023 - Golden Nugget Casino - Las Vegas, NV
Mar 21, 2023 - The King Center – Melbourne, FL
Mar 22, 2023 - RP Funding Center/Youkey Theatre – Lakeland, FL
Mar 24, 2023 - Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts - Avon Park, FL
Mar 25, 2023 - Mahaffey Theater - St. Petersburg, FL
Mar 26, 2023 - The Parker Playhouse - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mar 28, 2023 - Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall - Ft. Myers, FL
Mar 30, 2023 - Peabody Auditorium - Daytona Beach, FL
Mar 31, 2023 - Viterbo University - La Crosse, WI
Apr 02, 2023 - The Arcada Theatre - St. Charles, IL
Apr 13, 2023 - The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts – Lebanon, IL
Apr 14, 2023 - Newlin Hall – Danville, KY
Apr 15, 2023 - The Ritz Theatre – Tiffin, OH
May 12, 2023 - Admiral Theatre – Bremerton, WA
May 14,2023 - Pantages Theater – Tacoma, WA
May 18, 2023 - Blue Ocean Music Hall – Salisbury, MA
May 19, 2023 - Tilles Center/Long Island University – Brookville, NY
May 20, 2023 - American Music Theatre – Lancaster, PA
Jun 02, 2023 - Osage Casino Hotel – Tulsa, OK
Jun 28, 2023 - The Kenley Amphitheater - Layton, UT
Jun 30, 2023 - The DECC – Duluth, MN
Jul 01, 2023 - The Wade Davis Estate – Hastings, MN
Aug 17, 2023 - Erie County Fair Grandstand – Hamburg, NY
Oct 07, 2023 - Grand Casino Mille Lacs - Onamia, MN
Oct 12, 2023 - Egyptian Theatre - Park City, UT
Oct 20, 2023 - Golden Nugget Casino - Las Vegas, NV
Oct 21, 2023 - Ameristar Casino - Kansas City, MO
Oct 27, 2023 - Andiamo Celebrity Show Room – Warren, MI
Oct 28, 2023 - The Arcada Theatre - Des Plaines, IL

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SCAR SYMMETRY - Announce Re-Issues Of Four Albums Now Available On Vinyl For The First Time Ever On April 14th!

Swedish progressive death metallers SCAR SYMMETRY have announced re-issues for four of their classic albums. Pitch Black Progress (2006), Holographic Universe(2008), Dark Matter Dimensions (2009), and The Unseen Empire (2011) will all be available on vinyl for the first time ever on April 14th, with pre-orders available now from: https://scarsymmetry.bfan.link/reissues140423.ema

The albums will be available in the following variants:

Pitch Black Progress (2006)
x1000 2LP Gold Vinyl
x500 2LP Gold/Black Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive)

Holographic Universe (2008)
x1000 2LP White Vinyl
x500 2LP White/Dark Blue Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive)

Dark Matter Dimensions (2009)
x1000 2LP Grey Vinyl
x500 2LP Grey/Black Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive)

The Unseen Empire (2011)
x1000 Clear Vinyl
x500 Clear/Black Splatter Vinyl (Mail Order exclusive)

SCAR SYMMETRY have completed work on their seventh full-length album The Singularity (Phase II - Xenotaph), the long-awaited follow-up to 2014's critically acclaimed The Singularity (Phase I - Neohumanity)

SCAR SYMMETRY is
Roberth Karlsson - Vocals
Lars Palmqvist - Vocals
Per Nilsson - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Benjamin Ellis - Guitars
Henrik Olsson - Drums

Watch Live "The Rich Man" Performance Video From "Roadrunner United" Concert

LANDMARK ROADRUNNER UNITED RELEASE RETURNS IN MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS IN MARCH 2023

VINYL + CD VERSIONS OF THE LIVE CONCERT ON DECK, AS WELL AS THE REISSUE OF THE ALL-STAR SESSIONS 

LISTEN TO + WATCH LIVE VIDEO OF "THE RICH MAN"

Roadrunner United was a project organized by iconic hard rock record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary, culminating in the U.S. Billboard Top 200, UK Albums, and Australian ARIA Albums-charting original The All Star Sessions. Four "team captains" (Slipknot's Joey Jordison, Machine Head's Robb Flynn, Fear Factory's Dino Cazares, and Trivium's Matthew K. Heafy) were chosen to lead 57 artists from 45 past and present Roadrunner bands. It was truly a heavy metal family affair — and then some!

The release was labeled "a testament to Roadrunner's far-reaching impact on the genre" by MTV. Because that's exactly what it was.

Additionally, on December 15, 2005, a concert celebrating the project, album, and anniversary took place at the Nokia Theater in New York City.

Today, you can watch the live performance of the song "The Rich Man"

The original track from The All-Star Sessions was penned by songwriting captain Robb Flynn and featured Corey Taylor on vocals; Jeff Waters andJordan Whelan on guitar; Paul Gray on bass; and Andols Herrick on drums.

That star-studded event featured multiple musicians, both past and present, from Roadrunner bands — as well as musicians that did not originally perform on the All-Star Sessions album.

The set list consisted of some of the most popular and famous songs released by Roadrunner Records, as well as some of the original songs from the project's album. The "core band," which performed on the majority of the songs, consisted of the aforementioned Cazares (Fear Factory), Adam Duce(Machine Head), the late Paul Gray (Slipknot), the late Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Murderdolls), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), and Roy Mayorga(Hellyeah, Stone Sour).

Now, both the original All-Star Sessions album and the concert performance itself will be made widely available in multiple configurations on March 10, 2023. Pre-orders for the concert album, which will be available on vinyl, CD, digitally, and presented in HD for the first time, are now live here.

All details about each configuration of the live concert album and original CD are below.

We have opened the vault to bring to you for the first time on vinyl Roadrunner United The Concert (Live at the Nokia Theatre, New York, NY, 12/15/2005), featuring members of Slipknot, Anthrax, Trivium, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Sepultura, and more. Roadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. On December 15, 2005, in New York City. Roadrunner Records produced the metal concert to end all Metal Concerts: 39 musicians, representing 25 different Roadrunner bands, performed 25 songs from 19 different bands' repertoires. This unique and unprecedented aggregation of musicians was no jam session. Each song was studiously rehearsed and arranged, coming together with exuberant perfection, to produce a concert that can only be called legendary and iconic!
 
Conceived as a follow-up to the Roadrunner United The All-Star Sessions, the label recruited the core team of musicians (Dino Cazares, Adam Duce, Paul Gray, Joey Jordison, Andreas Kisser, and Roy Mayorga) as the backbone of the performance.  Sure enough, as they fine-tuned the songs and rehearsed them tirelessly, dozens of other musicians boarded the performance.
 
This 3-LP set represents the gathering of a community of musicians that spans the heavy metal history of the first 25 years of Roadrunner Records — from King Diamond to Slipknot and beyond. Those who were lucky enough to be there experienced a night they will never forget.  For the first time as a live concert album, this 3-LP set on red, white, and black-colored vinyl is a chance to relive that special night again and again.

The concert will also be available digitally.

It is also presented in HD for the first time ever.

MUSICIANS:
Steve Asheim, Matt Baumbach, Cory Beaulieu, Glen Benton, Rob Caggiano, Keith Caputo, Dino Cazares, Mike D’Antonio, Phil Demmel, Adam Duce, Brian Fair, Robb Flynn, Justin Foley, Paul Gray, Billy Graziadei, Paolo Gregoletto, Matthew K. Heafy, Andols Herrick, Scott Ian, Jamey Jasta, Howard Jones, Joey Jordison, Andreas Kisser, Jesse Leach, Logan Mader, Roy Mayorga, James Murphy, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Nadja Peulen, Evan Seinfeld, Acey Slade, Travis Smith, Joel Stroetzel, Corey Taylor, Ville Valo, Tommy Vext, Jeff Waters, Jordan Whelan, Tim Williams

Darius Rucker Releases Powerful Rendition of "Lift Me Up," Available Now

Showcasing the rich baritone celebrated by Billboard as “one of the most distinctive voices of country’s modern era,” Diamond-certified star Darius Rucker offers a powerful take on Rihanna’s Oscar-nominated “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” theme song, “Lift Me Up,” with his version of the anthemic ballad available everywhere now. Listen HERE.
 
Written by Rihanna together with filmmaker Ryan Coogler, composer Ludwig Göransson and Nigerian singer Tems as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, who starred in the original “Black Panther,” the song plays over the end credits of the film, which is where Rucker first fell in love with its message.
 
“I’ve been a huge fan of comics since I was a kid, and I love all of the Marvel movies, so I couldn’t wait to see ‘Wakanda Forever’ when it came out a few months ago,” explains Rucker. “I was so moved by this song playing at the end of the movie and I felt inspired to try my hand at singing it. I hope y’all love this version we created as much as I do.”
 
The release comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming album, Carolyn’s Boy, and follows the news earlier this week that his Riverfront Revival Music Festival will return to Charleston this fall for its second year, with lineups for the October 7-8 event to be announced soon. Early access tickets are available now via RiverfrontRevival.com.
 
For more information, visit www.dariusrucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers,plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. He co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards in 2020 and topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021. New songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart) are available everywhere now as Rucker puts the finishing touches on a forthcoming album.
 
As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. Rucker has also advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. In addition, Rucker is an avid sports fan, with his NFL x Darius Rucker Collection by Fanaticsapparel line available at NFLshop.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.

Chase Rice's 'I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell' Available Now

CHASE RICE SHARES INTROSPECTIVE STORIES
OF LOVE, REGRET AND REDEMPTION WITH NEW ALBUM
I HATE COWBOYS & ALL DOGS GO TO HELL
AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW

With today's release of I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, chart-topping singer/songwriter Chase Rice is poised for a career-defining moment with the album already earning praise as his best work to date. Born out of the recent time away from the roar of sold-out crowds, the project is the result of Rice's realization that despite career milestones including RIAA Diamond certification as a songwriter, numerous multi-Platinum hits and three No. 1s at Country radio to his name, he still had more to offer creatively – both to fans and to himself.
 
“People always say that Nashville is a 10-year town; that it usually takes 10 years of grinding to finally reach that moment of breakthrough success,” reflects Rice, “For me, though, I was part of a group of songwriters that found lightning in a bottle immediately when I moved to town. It was a wild ride that I hung onto and tried to replicate as much as I could. What I’ve realized, though, is that I never identified who I am as my own artist. Now, a decade later, I know that my 10 years in this town were all about discovering my true self and getting to this point of releasing an album that I can honestly say reflects the man I want to be from start to finish.” 
 
Offering 13 tracks, all of which feature Rice as a songwriter (including three solo writes), I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell showcases a raw, passionate side of the man praised by Sports Illustrated for “his wild ride to redemption” and honors his late father, Daniel Rice, with its cover art.
 
“My dad was one of those good guys you read about – tough, hardworking, always helping other people out,” Rice notes of the man gracing the album cover. “I try to live my life in a way that would make him proud. I haven't always measured up to that, but I get closer to that man I want to be and the man he’d be proud of every single day. 
 
“Making this album was a big step towards that musically, too,” he continues. “Not only is it the most vulnerable I've ever been, it’s also something he’d enjoy listening to and is full of stories I wish I could tell him. I’ve always wanted to honor him by using this photo as an album cover, and I know this project is the one that deserves that.”
 
Building on solo songwriting sessions with just his acoustic guitar, plus trips with friends where songs were born from real life as opposed to Music Row writing appointments, Rice took the same approach into the recording process with producer Oscar Charles. Forgoing a traditional studio, Rice and Charles turned his rural home into their 24/7 workspace, bringing in a live band with no click track to capture a rugged, authentic sound over the course of an immersive two-week session.
 
Opening with the timeless message of true love’s power on “Walk That Easy,” the album immediately makes clear that this is a different sonic product than any previous offerings from Rice, as does lead single “Way Down Yonder” with a funky, carnival-sounding guitar line repeating throughout the track and lyrics based on true moonshining history building to the infectious chorus.
 
“Life Part of Living,” meanwhile, summarizes the album’s overall theme of love, regret and redemption in its opening verse (“I’ve had a lot of good years I missed as they rolled on by / Now here I am just a kid goin’ on 35 / I’ve played my songs and played my part, played it wrong and played some hearts / Lived the highs, lows, in betweens of this thing called life”). Rice offers a similarly contemplative performance on introspective anthem “I Walk Alone,” with the lyrical imagery serving as an autobiographical metaphor for his own musical journey, building to a climax during the goosebump-inducing final third as he lets loose vocally.
 
Clocking in at nearly eight minutes in length, standout track “Oklahoma” (featuring the Sooner State’s own Read Southall Band), also builds to an impressive climax; opening as a haunting Wild West ballad and concluding with a three minute, surging instrumental outro to fully illustrate the impressive dynamic of the live band recording in Rice’s own living room.

Celebrated by Billboard as “one of his most earnest vocal deliveries to date,” “Key West & Colorado” served as an early preview of the album along with “Bench Seat,” written alone by Rice as an emotional ode to the power of a dog’s love and released recently along with a heart-wrenching music video spotlighting mental health. Another solo write and early preview, “If I Were Rock & Roll” was the first song written for the project. Initially released as a single in late 2021 and now appearing as a reimagined version on the album, it sees Rice reflecting on the people and memories that have shaped him – as well as the areas in which he’s fallen short.
 
Despite the emotional heft, the album also features points of high-energy punctuation while maintaining a mature musicality, including with a a fresh take on a tried-and-true Country music theme. Feel-good singalong “Goodnight Nancy” (featuring Boy Named Banjo) celebrates the local “roadhouse queen,” while “Bad Day To Be A Cold Beer” introduces a new cowriter to Nashville via PGA Champion Justin Thomas, whose simple statement during a day together on the golf course – “Boys, it’s a bad day to be a cold beer” – now finds permanence on Rice’s album.
 
The humorous honky-tonk apology of “Sorry Momma” offers another light moment with a singalong chorus and jangly piano as Rice delivers a heartfelt message to the woman who did everything she could to keep a brood of three rowdy boys in line, concluding, “Lord knows I’m to blame, so I’m sorry Momma for the hell you raised.”
 
The tongue-in-cheek lyricism is perhaps most evident on one half of the album’s title, “All Dogs Go To Hell,” which illustrates how painful it can be to watch love leave by weaving a web of lies to reveal a man in denial as the chorus peaks (“I don’t miss you baby, and all dogs go to hell”), and on “I Hate Cowboys,” the other half of the project’s title, bringing the album to an emphatic close by flipping the truth on its head with an ode to how enviable cowboys really are.
 
“I’m at the place in my life now where I just want people to know who I really am as opposed to who they think I am,” Rice summarized the 13-song offering to PopCulture. “I think this record's a good start.”
 
Soon, fans will get to hear the new music live on Rice’s Way Down Yonder Tour, set to visit iconic venues such as Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Boston’s House of Blues and Athens’ Georgia Theatre beginning March 3.

For all the latest news on his forthcoming music as well as upcoming tour dates, visit ChaseRice.com and follow Rice on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

About Chase Rice
With nearly 2.4 million albums sold and over 2.4 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With the new album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell crafted in his rural Tennessee home-turned-studio and available everywhere now, his sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life, as evidenced by recent releases “Bench Seat,” “Way Down Yonder,” “I Hate Cowboys” and “Key West & Colorado.” The new music serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, featuring his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen. (feat. Florida Georgia Line)” and Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.” This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the triple-Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Platinum-certified “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold out arena tours with Kane Brown and Jason Aldean plus stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice is set to get back on the road this spring in support of the new music. Visit ChaseRice.com for more information. 

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS - Release New Live Album Live In The North And Live Video For 'Bite My Tongue'

Premiere Welsh rock outfit PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS have today released a brand new live album titled Live In The North. The band have also released a live video for their single 'Bite My Tongue,' with footage taken from the same tour.

Listen to Live In The North on streaming services and purchase digitally now at: https://PCATBS.bfan.link/live-in-the-north-4906.ema

Watch the new live video for 'Bite My Tongue' here: 

Recorded in 2021 during a particularly intense show at The Independent in Sunderland, UK, Live In The North is the first recording to feature the band's new vocalist Joel Peters. It serves as a document of their live expertise ahead of their upcoming UK tour supporting Black Star Riders and Michael Monroe.

Phil Campbell comments "Get a load of this folks, it’ll blow your speakers! We are happy to release our first ever full length live album! We really wanted something to showcase our new vocalist Joel and our raw live sound to the rest of the world and we had the opportunity to record the set at a packed out, off the beaten track venue in the north of England during the winter of 2021."

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Phil Campbell - Guitar
Todd Campbell - Guitar
Tyla Campbell - Bass
Dane Campbell - Drums
Joel Peters - Vocals