Jody and The Jerms present 'Started Something', first sugar-spun pop delight from new 'Wonder' LP

February 13, 2023

"It’s almost like power pop, a bit Bangles... or jangle pop. Lovely" ~ Radcliffe & Maconie, BBC 6 Music

"Jody had to be coerced into singing, and she does it really well. It's good isn't it!" ~ Janice Long - BBC Wales

"Aglow in sugar-spun pop confections and unforgettable harmonies that conjures the jangling heyday of The Bangles and the buoyant rhythms of The Regrettes... Jody and the Jerms summon the summer in the most effortless of ways" ~ Stereo Embers Magazine

"All exquisite... Breathtaking stuff" ~ Oxfordshire Music Scene

"At the top of their A-game... a welcome and liberating flame" ~ Nightshift Magazine

"Rich and diversely entertaining... they sparkle continually with ambition and poise"~ Liverpool Sound & Vision

UK indie pop outfit Jody and the Jerms are hot to trot with their new single 'Started Something', the first taste of their forthcoming full-length album 'Wonder', out in April via their own JATJ Records imprint.

Their third album to date, this new collection of 12 tracks was produced, mixed and mastered by RIDE frontman Mark Gardener at his OX4 Sound Studio in Oxfordshire. Loaded with a healthy dose of melodic chrystallised indie pop that is heartfelt and honest, they present endearing jangle-pop songs that are both evocative and relatable.

Championed by the late Janice Long at BBC, among others, Jody and the Jerms is a collective revolving around Jody Jeger (vocals) and Niall Jeger (guitars and vocals) with other band members coming from The Anydays, who have graced the pages of NME, played with Radiohead and Supergrass, and were featured on Mark Radcliffe at BBC Radio 2.

'Wonder' follows their ‘Flicker’ album (2022) and debut album 'Deeper' (2020). Here, the Jerms deliver 12 jangle-pop gems, crafted with a sanguine innocence and vivid relatability. Warmly nostalgic and graced by Jody’s sweet-natured vocal, the band's output radiates somewhere between The Go-Go's, Blondie, The Bangles and The Darling Buds.

Formed in Oxford in 2019, Jody and the Jerms have been writing, recording and performing their blend of melodic and uplifting indie/ alt rock ever since, having enjoyed national airtime on Radio X (UK), Sirius XM (USA) and RTVE (Spain), as well as BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, BBC Wales and BBC Ulster.

Despite the fact that Jody had never sung before joining the Jerms, the band has quickly developed into the real deal with last year’s 'Flicker' album, which received strong accolades with its modern twist on 90s influences, followed by a loaded UK tour and festivals over the summer.

Jody and the Jerms' sound harks back to those untouchable days indie music enjoyed in the 90s, possessing seemingly effortlessness melodies and choruses which embed themselves in your head for days.

"'Started Something' is about a chance meeting of two people which is so exciting and special that it just knocks them off their feet. Everything between them just clicks and fizzes with passion and verve. There are many reasons why they shouldn’t start something in this dreary world , with all their day in day out humdrum responsibilities, so they imagine that the world has stopped turning for everyone else, whilst they can have their time together," says Jody.

Niall Jeger adds, "Musically, this started as a riff on an acoustic, as many of our songs do, which Rob followed on piano and the rest of the song came together really quickly".

As of February 15, 'Started Something' is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music and other fine digital music platforms. The 'Wonder' album will be released on April 21 and available on limited edition CD, pretty pink vinyl and digitally.

In support of this release, Jody and the Jerms will be performing for select UK dates with more dates to be added. Further info can be found at https://jodyandthejerms.com/live

ALBUM CREDITS
All songs written by Jody and the Jerms
except 'Get Your Feet Of My Shoes' originally recorded by Boothill Foot Tappers (1984) and written by Chris Thompson
Jody Jeger - vocals
Niall Jeger - guitars & vocals
Peter James Millson - guitars & vocals
Robert Anwood - piano & synth
David Meaden - bass
Alex Bridge - drums & percussion (apart from 'Don’t Look Back')
Steve Clark - drums, percussion, Melotron & vocals on 'Don’t Look Back'
Drew Atkins - bass on 'Safe', 'Just For Show' & 'Last Ones Standing'
Andy Boyd - trumpet on 'Bare'
Produced, mixed and mastered by Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound Studio
except 'Bare', 'Intuition', 'Don’t Look Back', 'Get Your Feet Out Of My Shoes' & 'Insatiable' mixed by Mike Bannard at Safehouse Studio, Oxford.
Cover artwork and design by Tim Manners

Earth Groans Announce "Tongue Tied" EP + Share "Overgrown" Video

February 13, 2023

STREAM "OVERGROWN"

EARTH GROANS ANNOUNCE TONGUE TIED EP OUT MARCH 3 VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

South Dakota metalcore band Earth Groans will release the Tongue Tied EP on March 3 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for "Overgrown."

Watch the unsettling yet thought-provoking clip for this ferocious new track below.

"Sometimes our 'hell' is just the waiting room to prepare us for our 'heaven,'" the band says.

As the vision of frontman Jeremy Schaeffer, Earth Groans have tallied millions of streams and built a devout fanbase — and the project has truly found its voice with the forthcoming Tongue Tied EP. The title holds a special significance for Schaeffer, as it tells his story quite literally.

"I was actually born tongue tied," he states. "I had skin all the way up to my teeth, and I couldn't move my tongue at all. They performed the surgery right away and freed my tongue completely. Throughout my life, it has been a metaphor. I've always had a hard time fitting into the community I'm in. This whole record refers to a person finding his or her voice. I found my voice through music. It's how I've been able to communicate what's in my heart and find my true calling. My dad always said, 'Ironically, you don't talk a whole lot, but your music is really loud.'"

Earth Groans initially incited shockwaves through heavy music out of South Dakota with the Renovate EP in 2017. They buzzed out of the local scene and clawed their way into the international consciousness with the Rahab EP [2018], Prettiest of Things EP [2020], Waste EP [2020], and The Body EP [2021]. The latter gained traction on streaming platforms as the band earned plugs from HM Magazine, The PRP, Lambgoat, and many more. Along the way, they performed with the likes of August Burns Red on the popular Christmas Burns Red Festival and packed venues on tour coast-to-coast. Working with producer Ryan Leitru [For Today], Earth Groans honed their sound for 2023.

EARTH GROANS ON TOUR:
2/24 — Club David — Sioux Falls, SD
2/25 — Reverb Lounge — Omaha, NE
2/26 — Skylark — Rock Island, IL
2/28 — The WC Social Club — West Chicago, IL
3/1 — The Strand — Fremont, OH*
*With Convictions

WITH WOLVES AT THE GATE + CONVICTIONS:
3/2 — The L — Horseheads, NY
3/3 — The Webster — Hartford, CT
3/4 —Fete — Providence, RI
3/5 — Jewel — Manchester, NH

WITH CONVICTIONS:
3/6— Blvd Bar & Grill — Elmwood Park, NJ
3/7 — The Crown — Baltimore, MD
3/8 — HMAC — Harrisburg, PA

HEADLINE:
3/9 — Legends — Cincinnati, OH
3/10 — CBGB — St. Louis, MO
3/11 — Vivo Live Music — Kansas City, MO

The Noise Who Runs releases 'Beautiful Perhaps', a shimmering indie gem previewing their 'Preteretrospective’ LP

February 13, 2023

"There is a gothic undercurrent to the sound: a heart of darkness that circulates under the electronic thrum and an ominous air... a poetic brutality in the lyrics that reflects our current climes with clinical precision... ‘Beautiful Perhaps’ has the anthemic grace and stature of something by The Sisters of Mercy: it has an Arctic chill through which a lyrical, passionate heat radiates" ~ Backseat Mafia

UK-France electronic rock duo The Noise Who Runs presents 'Beautiful Perhaps', the anthemic first track from their imminent 'Preteretrospective’ LP, scheduled for release on April 7. This follows 'These Will Be Your Gods' EP, released in January, and ‘High Time in Lo-Fi’, their third EP released in mid-2022.

The Noise Who Runs is the project of songwriter and performer Ian Pickering, best known as a member of and songwriter for 90s British trip hop outfit Sneaker Pimps, having co-written such hits as 'Spin Spin Sugar', '6 Underground' and 'Tesko Suicide'. Over the past two years, he has churned out this new album while also working on the new Sneaker Pimps album

Hailing from Hartlepool in the north-east of England, Pickering launched this project in 2019, three years after relocating to Lille, France. Today, The Noise Who Runs is a duo of Pickering with Brazilian-born French guitarist Felipe Goes.

'Beautiful Perhaps' sets the lyrical tone for the whole album (the narrative seeks redemption, this is a picture book version censored to fiction as the demons pull us apart), the lyrics being the strongest ties binding its various musical styles and influences. Wonderfully poetic, hard-edged, clear-sighted but abstract, this music veers between brutal honesty and cynicism, optimism and realism in a tirade of social commentary from life at the thin end of the wedge.

"There’s a reason that 'Beautiful Perhaps' is the first single and also the first song on the album. It sets the tone for everything The Noise Who Runs is about," says Ian Pickering.

"My truth, that’s got nothing to do with anything. People need to stop selling their truth, their subjective complaints and petty outrages. First and foremost, I was a journalist, therefore, I deal in facts and I think as a general overview of the state of society and of humanity (not just this century but eternally) - this is as honest as you’re gonna get. And it hits the nail squarely and firmly on the head. The truth isn’t pretty but it has to be accepted before anything I describe in the song can be addressed. That’s what’s beautiful - perhaps."

The Noise Who Runs is a direct, literal translation of ‘O bruit qui cour’, a French phrase meaning ‘gossip’. It was also the name of Pickering’s favourite restaurant, where the ideas for this project fell into place. With live performances delayed due to Covid lockdowns, the duo instead released two EPs in 2020 (‘The First of Two Sides of a Double-headed Coin’ and ‘The Other Side of the Same Double-headed Coin’).

The Noise Who Runs' essence lies chiefly in the shared principles and approach to making music of punk/new wave and early hip-hop - in terms of the mentality and the message. Musically, TNWR's indie rock is heavily shaped by the 1970's experimental electronic scene in Sheffield, the 1990's guitar-house mix of the Manchester scene, Primal Scream's guitar-electronic sound after 1997’s 'Vanishing Point', and 2000’s XTRMNTR.

Pickering's role in Sneaker Pimps is rooted in a lifelong friendship with founding member Liam Howe and Chris Corner, who had also taught Pickering to play his first song on acoustic guitar. Having written and worked with Howe and Corner on various projects throughout their teens, he became Sneaker Pimps’ lyricist shortly after they recruited Kelli Dayton for the debut record 'Becoming X'.

As of February 14, the 'Beautiful Perhaps' single is available via Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music and elsewhere. The full 'Preteretrospective’ album will be released on April 7.

ALBUM CREDITS
Written by Ian Pickering
Produced by The Noise Who Runs
Recorded, engineered and produced by Claudio Spural (Mauco Records)
Additional production, mixing and mastering by Colin Cameron at The Cell Studios
Felipe Goes - electric guitars and keyboards
Ian Pickering - vocals, electric guitar and keyboards
Artist photos by Théo Valenduc
Other images created by Ian Pickering with additional photography and video clips courtesy of Dreamstime

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The Amity Affliction Drop "I See Dead People" Video

February 13, 2023

STREAM "I SEE DEAD PEOPLE"

THE AMITY AFFLICTION DROP "I SEE DEAD PEOPLE" VIDEO FEATURING LOUIE KNUXX

Australian metalcore trailblazers THE AMITY AFFLICTION — Joel Birch[vocals], Ahren Stringer [vocals, bass], Dan Brown [lead guitar], and Jon Longobardi [drums] — have just dropped the video for their brutal new single "I See Dead People," featuring late New Zealand rapper Louie Knuxx, who passed away in 2021. Watch it below.

"I See Dead People" is easily one of the most blood-blistering songs in Amity's catalog. It will send chills up and down your spine.

"The song is about the ongoing and nebulous struggle that comes with dealing with the pain of friends killing themselves while myself dealing with passive suicidal ideation," says Birch.

ABOUT THE AMITY AFFLICTION:
Since emerging in 2008 with their debut Severed Ties, Australian powerhouse The Amity Affliction have consistently delivered. They've tallied over a billion streams worldwide, clocked four No. 1 records, have earned multiple Gold and Platinum certifications in their home country, and enjoyed a string of Top 30-charting albums on Billboard. They've also received critical accolades from Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, The Noise, and more. Throughout their career, The Amity Affliction have remained a featured attraction on some of the biggest festivals in the world — from Download UK, Reading and Leeds, Vans Warped Tour, Rock am Ring, Rock im park, Graspop, Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville, Hellfest, Slam Dunk, Jera on Air, and more! The band has sold out countless headline treks and have hit the road with everyone from A Day to Remember to Motionless in White to Silverstein to Sum 41 to Beartooth to PVRIS. New material is expected in 2023.

SELECT DISCOGRAPHY:
Youngbloods (2010)
Chasing Ghosts (2012)
Let the Ocean Take Me (2014)
This Could Be Heartbreak (2016)
Misery (2018)
Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020)

'Break You' single + West Coast / South-West tour for 'ON' album

February 13, 2023

"Sitting pretty at the heavier end of the College Rock sound, the band has managed to pull off a clever blend of pop melody with raw rock abrasiveness in quite a potent sonic sucker punch. Their very tight weave of classic and alt rock coated grunge works fabulously" ~ The Spill Magazine

"A cool album. A smart album. A deftly crafted album. A rock album? Yes…but much more. So much more" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Its DNA intwértwined with sounds once pounded out by the likes of the Pumpkins, Hole and L7... one of the most exciting outfits to emerge post-pandemic" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

On the strength of their their eponymous 'ON' album, recently released via Toronto-based indie imprint Indiestructable Records and their new 'Break You' video, indie rock / power trio ON will be taking their 90s-flavoured indie rock vibes on the road. Although heavier, the root of their sound should come as no surprise, carrying on the legacy of their 90's Sire Records band Acid Test.

This tour brings them through the West Coast, Rockies and South-West, kicking off in San Diego on February 14 and ending in Seattle on April 2. With more than two dozen shows will be happening, the band will breeze loudly through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington state.

ON is a power trio made up of Lucy Di Santo (vocals, bass), Dan Cornelius(drums) and Steve Fall (guitars) - apart from Acid Test, its members have also been in other popular Toronto bands Danko Jones and Deliuss.

Always pushing forward with their trademark sound while paying homage to their post-punk, grunge, old-school funk and 90s college rock roots, they dish out infectious guitar riffs with a dash of p-funk groove to create positive heavy music recalling the golden days of American college radio.

"'Break You' soars like a goodbye love letter to a toxic person, place or substance; it’s a decree of emancipation - and breaking away from what dictates and captures the human soul. It is an outcry, a battle cry, and finally a freedom cry of intention - all wrapped up in a hardcore punk-metal riff that end with Sabbath-esque overtones," says Lucy Di Santo.

Earlier, ON released the singles 'Blackmail' with video directed and edited by Michael Gucciardi and 'Underdog' with lively video filmed by Lindi Gordon and edited by Gucciardi. With these singles and focus track 'Hereafter', the band has been charting in the Radio Indie Alliance charts consecutively over the past half year.

Written in Toronto and New York, ON guitarist Steve Fall says the 'ON' album is "a document of friendship navigating explores in pain, and hope. Looking at the world with a collaborative effort to document what we see, witness and feel through songwriting and chemistry as a band." Following pre-production recording with Drew Howard at Star Sound Studios in Cape Coral, the band worked with sound engineer Darius Szczepaniak (Sum 41, Black Crowes, Big Sugar, Bare Naked Ladies, Jann Arden) out of Phase One Studios.

In April, ON return to the studio to work on their next album with legendary producer Martin Bisi, famed for his groundbreaking work with Sonic Youth, Swans, Brian Eno, John Zorn, Herbie Hancock, Iggy Pop, Helmet, Africa Bambaataa, Dresden Dolls, Unsane, Cop Shoot Cop and many other notable artists, at his BC Studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

The full 'ON' album is available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, as well as https://indiestructablerecords.com. Further tour info can be found at http://bit.ly/3HkBxkV

ALBUM CREDITS
Written, arranged by ON (Di Santo, Fall, Cornelius)
Lucy Di Santo - vocals, bass
Dan Cornelius - drums
Steve Fall - guitars
Produced by ON and Darius Szczepaniak
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Darius Szczepaniak at Phase One Studios, Toronto
Preproduction & original engineering by Drew Howard at The Star Sound Studios, Cape Coral, FL
Additional drum programming (FLA) by Jay Aitch / The Star Sound Studios
‘Break You’ single cover by Michael Gucciardi
Single cover photography by Gord Hawkins

TOUR DATES
02/14 San Diego, CA @ the Bancroft Bar
02/15 Los Angeles @ The Offbeat Bar
02/16 Santa Barbara, CA @ Soul Bites
02/18 San Francisco, CA @ Hotel Utah
02/19 Reno, NV @ Alturas Bar
02/23 Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond's Garage
02/24 Portland, OR @ Starday Tavern
02/25 Olympia, WA @ Le Voyeur
02/26 Salem @Graveyard Bar
03/01 Yakima, WA @ Punk's Bar
03/02 Boise, ID @ the Lounge at the End of the Universe
03/03 Murray, UT @ the Ice Haus
03/05 Durango, CO @ the Hive
03/08 Phoenix, AZ @ the Rhythm Room
03/09 Bisbee, AZ @ the Bisbee
03/11 Tuscan, AZ @ the Screening Room
03/13 Houston, TX @1810 Ojeman
03/15 Arlington, TX @ GROWL
03/17 Loreda, TX @ Wonder Lounge
03/18 Austin, TX @ Cherrywood Coffeehouse
03/20 Albuquerque, NM @ Juno Pub
03/21 Denver, CO @ D3 Arts
03/23 Fort Collins, CO @ Surside Seven
03/29 Butte, MT @ Carpenters Union Hall
03/31 Stateline, ID @ Cruisers Bar & Grill
04/01 Tacoma, WA @ the Valley
04/02 Seattle, WA @ Funhouse

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

February 13, 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

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

February 13, 2023

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

February 13, 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

February 13, 2023

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"

February 13, 2023

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

February 13, 2023

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"

February 11, 2023

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'

February 11, 2023

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

February 11, 2023

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"

February 11, 2023

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

February 11, 2023

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"

February 10, 2023

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

February 10, 2023

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"

February 10, 2023

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

February 10, 2023

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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