REdEFIND Release New Single "This Is Fine" + Official Music Video; New EP 'Audio Video Disco' Drops April 21st via Godsize

REdEFINED released their new single "This Is Fine" along with the official music video. The single is from their EP titled Audio Video Disco due out on April 21st via Godsize Records. In addition, the band will be playing select dates with Ill Nino this spring.

"'This is fine' is a song for people who mask their emotions. A lot of us say we're fine when we're not. Dying on the inside and smiling on the outside," says the band.

Established in 2015, REdEFIND is a massively dynamic quartet based out of Greenville, South Carolina. They tout a powerful and invigorated sound via a melting pot of aggressive hip-hop influenced nu metal with a sleek, modern metalcore edge. REdEFIND are on a mission to redefine modern metal music as we know it.

REdEFIND is motivated to take their game to the next level with plans to expand across the
country as a national touring act. Sharing the stage with national performing acts like
Mushroomhead, (Hed) P.E., Avatar, Butcher Babies, Texas Hippie Coalition and 36 Crazyfists, it's clear that Redefind mean business. The group released their sophomore EP, entitled Let's Party in April of 2020 and followed that up in August of 2021 with the EP Images. If you couldn't tell by now, REdeEFIND are positioning themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

REdEFIND is:

Jordan Caparell - Vocals

Drew Porter - Bass/Backup Vocals

Drucifer - Guitar

Dustan Snow - Drums

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The Meffs Release New EP 'Broken Britain Pt. 2' via Bottles To The Ground + Unleash New Music Video For "No Future"

British political punk duo The Meffs have today released their latest EP 'Broken Britain Pt. 2'. Produced by legendary punk rocker and songwriter Frank Turner, the EP is the follow-up to their December 2022 drop 'Broken Britain Pt. 1'. Both EPs were released via Bottles To The Ground, Fat Mike of NOFX's new label imprint of Fat Wreck Chords. In celebration of today's news, the band has shared their new music video for "No Future". The track can also be found on the Bottles to the Ground label compilation 'Bottle Music for Broken People', now available on all streaming platforms. Speaking on the EP, The Meffs shared:

Anyone can write a record of love songs, but where's the truth in that? The sequel to Broken Britain Pt.1 is out now on Bottles to the Ground. Produced by Frank Turner. Great songs, good friends, no rules.

(And yes, we really do have those accents.)

Stream 'Broken Britain Pt. 2' here, pre-order the 10" vinyl of the EP here, and watch the music video for "No Future" below.

Since exploding onto the UK scene in 2019, The Meffs - aka Lily on vocals/guitar and Lewis on drums/backing vocals - have built up a reputation as purveyors of frantic punk bangers and an absolute must-see live sensation. 

A performance at Frank Turner's Lost Evenings Festival was followed by the band hitting the studio with Turner to record, arguably, their best work yet. Pulling no punches as ever, Lily calls out societal inequality at every opportunity over a wall of hard-hitting melodies. 

2022 saw The Meffs sign to Bottles to the Ground, imprint label of Fat Mike's Fat Wreck Chords. Described by Turner as "an absolute monster", Broken Britain Pt.1 and Pt.2 are out now!

Following a multitude of festival appearances and sold-out shows across the UK, May 2023 sees the band embark on their first tour of the UK: BROKEN BRITAIN TOUR. Tickets are available on their website and most major ticket sites. 2023 also sees The Meffs join the likes of Buzzcocks, Grade 2, Barstool Preachers, and Dune Rats on the road, alongside making their Download Festival debut.

If there was ever a time society needed this band to make some noise, it's now, and don't the people know it.

UP THE MEFFS.

Chicago's THE BELLWETHER SYNDICATE summon inner courage and resolve on bursting 'We All Rise' single

"Goth Rock Tornado... hair-raising speed, riff-racing insanity and badass drum/bass force... William Faith‘s edged Goth-infused vocals rumble all over this super-duper sucker-punch steamroller" ~ Turn Up The Volume

"Anything but conventional... the band is one of the most unique dissonant sounds in the scene" ~ Outburn Magazine

“Words so relevant to the time we are living in... Superb... The Bellwether Syndicate is full of brilliant surprises” ~ The Spill Magazine

“The time seems right for a new wave of post-punk to be ushered in... The Bellwether Syndicate is leading the charge” ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A glittery piece of glamorous darkness...with William Faith’s crooning vocals and Sarah Rose smoothly cascading guitars” ~ Post-Punk.com


Alternative post-punk outfit The Bellwether Syndicate present 'We All Rise' (with video filmed by Sidney Strong), the third single from their 'Vestige & Vigil' album, which will be released in late April via Sett Records in North America and elsewhere via Nexilis Records /  Schubert Music Europe. A tale of hope and struggle, of inner-courage and rage for what could be... A powerhouse of a track, the reflective tone of the verse climaxes in the screaming industrial chorus, stirring both the heart and mind.

Based in Chicago, The Bellwether Syndicate is made up of William Faith (vox, guitars), Sarah Rose Faith (vox, guitars), Philly Peroxide (keyboards, percussion), Stevyn Grey (drums) and Corey Gorey (guitars). Formerly of seminal goth acts Christian Death, Mephisto Walz and Shadow Project and co-founder of Faith & The Muse, William Faith moved from his native Los Angeles to Chicago in 2010, forming The Bellwether Syndicate with his wife, Sarah Rose Faith a.k.a. Scary Lady Sarah, one of the scene’s most eminent DJs and club promoters and host of Nocturna, the longest-running goth event in North America.

“'We All Rise' is both an acknowledgement of and a call to the inner courage we all possess, which gives us the resolve and the strength to go against the prevailing system and try to build the world that lives in all of our hearts and minds. It is said that inside every cynic there is a wounded idealist, and we see this everywhere; the armor we’ve acquired to protect our dreams. This song is about drawing on that courage and believing again; daring to dream again, says William Faith.

This single follows the band's single 'Beacons', its ‘set adrift’ narrative supported by liquid, chorused guitars and distress-signal bass and synth before kicking into a full steam ahead chorus, with chiming, glorious guitars chasing the pulsing beat and soaring vocals all the way home. Earlier, the band released the glam-noir lead track 'Dystopian Mirror', a relentless assault of hard-edged guitars, buzzsaw synths and tribal beats accompanying a guided tour through the realm of mental instability.

Six years in the making, the 'Vestige & Vigil' LP was produced by William Faith, whose credits include Jarboe, Clan of Xymox, Bootblacks and Autumn, and Chad Blinman (Face To Face, Faith and The Muse, Jarboe). Recorded by William Faith at 13 Studio in Chicago, it was mixed by Blinman at The Eye Socket. This album comes 9 years after debuting with 'The Night Watch' EP and four years since their latest single, 'Republik'.

As of February 24, 'We All Rise' is will be available from all fine digital outlets, including Apple MusicSpotify and Bandcamp, where the first two singles can also be found. The full 'Vestige & Vigil' album will be released on April 28. Throughout March, The Bellwether Syndicate will be touring the USA with Clan of Xymox. Tickets are available here.

CREDITS
Written and performed by The Bellwether Syndicate
Produced by William Faith & Chad Blinman
Recorded by William Faith at 13 Studio in Chicago
Mixed by Chad Blinman at The Eye Socket
Additional programming and treatments by Chad Blinman
Mastered by Josh Sebek
William Faith - Vox and guitars
Sarah Rose Faith - Vox and guitars
Corey Gorey - Guitars (live)
Philly Peroxide - Keyboards and percussion (live)
Stevyn Grey - Drums (live)
'Dystopian Mirror' video filmed by William Faith & David Staudacher
'Beacons' video filmed by William Faith & Sarah Rose Faith
'We All Rise' video filmed by Sidney Strong
All videos directed by William Faith


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Aurora Dream Releases New Single "Parallel Colors (2016 Version) Remixed & Remastered"

Instrumental Prog / Math Rock / Metal project Aurora Dream, based in Miami, Florida, has released their new single "Parallel Colors (2016 Version) Remixed & Remastered" on all major platforms".

Aurora Dream's latest release, "Parallel Colors (2016 Version) Remixed & Remastered", is a phenomenal reinvention of the project's original 2016 single. The single serves as a rebirth for the instrumental progressive and math rock project, with a well-executed blend of prog rock, math rock, metal post-rock, and synth/keys layers creating an ethereal experience.

The remixed and remastered version of the song features the addition of real drums from Chris Allison (from Plini) replacing the original midi drums, bringing the track to life in a whole new way. The production layers from Alejandro Hernández, mixing from Simon Grove (from Plini), and mastering from Venezuelan engineer Moises D' Bello have elevated the overall production quality of the song, making it even more exceptional.

The single showcases the exceptional musical talent of guitarist Daniel Morales, bassist Mangus Steed, and drummer Chris Allison. The intricate guitar work, thundering bass lines, and dynamic drumming come together to create a cohesive and captivating sound that is uniquely Aurora Dream.

Overall, "Parallel Colors (2016 Version) Remixed & Remastered" is an exceptional release that showcases the musical prowess of Aurora Dream. This release is a must-listen for fans of instrumental progressive and math rock music. With a full-length album featuring many of the top artists leading the guitar movement of this generation soon to follow, the future looks bright for Aurora Dream.

“I started this project back in 2016 during some of my most difficult times. It was a perfect way to escape my reality for a while and find some inner peace that would help ease my depression and other personal struggles I was facing at the time. Luckily, I had my good friend and roommate Alejandro Hernández who helped with production and pushed me to finally start recording my own music and helped me shape these guitar melodies and sounds into something called “Parallel Colors (Demo Version)”. This release was also possible thanks to my good friend Mangus Steed, who offered help with bass and helped to expand the vision that we had for the song. I feel very grateful that I was able to create something that would lead me to my own journey as a musician and allowed me to collaborate with so many creative people in this industry. This re-release, I hope, can serve as a sneak peek for everything that’s coming next, as I believe it to be not only my best work but also something truly memorable for guitar music as a whole,” says Daniel.

WATCH the YouTube Visualizer: https://youtu.be/Di1UCJWEeek

WATCH the Single Stream YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/nEepi3sbzx0

WATCH the Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KATFop8xcA8

Single Credits:

Guitars: Daniel Morales
Bass: Mangus Steed
Drums: Chris Allison

Produced by: Alejandro Hernández
Mixed by: Simon Grove
Mastered by: Moises D’ Bello

Artwork: Gerardo Calderón
Photography: 4102 Productions
Photo Edits: Alejandro Hernández

Aurora Dream is a Miami, Florida-based musical project that was founded by Daniel Morales in 2016, during his final months at university. The project was launched with the release of "Parallel Colors (Demo)," a single that was originally meant to be a personal release. However, due to high demand during live shows, Daniel decided to establish a separate project.

Aurora Dream pushes the boundaries of traditional guitar music with its unique fusions, writing styles, and production techniques. Despite this, the project retains its signature progressive, modern, and ethereal sound. As the driving force behind Aurora Dream, Daniel Morales has grown the project independently with the help of numerous talented individuals in the music industry. The result has exceeded his expectations, and the project has expanded beyond his original vision.

Daniel Morales, also known as “Duniel”, is a Venezuelan-American independent guitarist, entrepreneur, and composer. He is best known as the founder of the instrumental project Aurora Dream, and also releases music under his own name where he explores his creative ideas and continues to expand the boundaries of guitar music. Daniel composes, plays guitar, records, and manages his unique brand of instrumental progressive music, all from his bedroom studio. Born in Mérida, Venezuela, on September 11th, 1996, Daniel is considered to be one of the most successful and influential guitarists from his home country. His inspirations revolve around progressive rock, metal, emo, math rock, pop, and experimental music.

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ELEGANT WEAPONS UNLEASH NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BLIND LEADING THE BLIND,”FROM FORTHCOMING HORNS FOR

Metal fans have been eager to hear what the new collaboration, ELEGANT WEAPONS, sounds like, after the formation of the band – comprised of Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer, and Accept drummer Christopher Williams – was first announced last year. Now, the time is finally upon us to get a sneak peek of what lays in store from the quartet, with the new single/video, “Blind Leading the Blind,” which can be  heard via this link: https://ew.bfan.link/blind-leading-the-blind
 

The video is great and gives a quirky and stylistic representation of the meaning of the song,” explains Faulkner. “The main character is getting drunk on the power he is given by the people that trust him, only to be found out later when his followers really see the truth. When the power is taken away, he is seen for what he really is.” 

ELEGANT WEAPONS’ debut full-length, Horns for a Halo (produced by Faulkner’s Priest bandmate, Andy Sneap and featuring album performances by Pantera’s Rex Brown and Judas Priest's Scott Travis), will be dropping May 26th via Nuclear Blast Records, and can already be pre-ordered: https://ew.bfan.link/horns-for-a-halo
 
And shortly after the album’s release, the group plans on hitting the road, according to the guitarist. “We are very much looking forward to touring and our first tour dates are taking place in Europe starting in June 2023. Fans can expect heavy songs with catchy melodies, great vocals, and lots of riffs! We all live to play live, and can’t wait to take the ELEGANT WEAPONS out onto the live stage.”
 
As for the music, Richie describes it as “a mix of Jimi Hendrix, Priest, Sabbath, solo Ozzy and Black Label Society, but with a lot of melody, sort of old school and modern at once if that makes any sense, and actually down-tuned a whole step. There are a lot of guitar solos and the songs are on the heavier side. And even though there’s a lot of melody, it’s still going to shake your bones.
 
Lastly, Faulkner sees a promising/long road ahead for ELEGANT WEAPONS. “As far as the future, we are all dedicated to giving this band the longest life we can. Live shows, tours and future albums. Growing with the fans along the way. The writing process for the second album is already underway and with live dates coming in thick and fast, we are looking forward to seeing how the future evolves for ELEGANT WEAPONS.
 
And the new video for “Blind Leading the Blind,” is certainly a mighty first step.
 
Pre-order your copy of Horns For A Halo, here: https://ew.bfan.link/horns-for-a-halo

Sortilège release second track 'Vampire'

The French kings of Heavy Metal SORTILÈGE is now sharing the second single from its upcoming album, 'Apocalypso!' The album will be release via Season of Mist (worldwide excl. France) on March 3 and the song can be heard HERE.

Pre-orders are available HERE.

Genre: Heavy Metal / Hard Rock
Territory: World (excl. France) 
 

Line-up
Christian « Zouille » Augustin: Vocals
Bruno Ramos: Guitars
Olivier Spitzer: Guitar
Sébastien « Shag » Bonnet: Bass  
Clément Rouxel: Drums

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HOST's Debut Album, "IX," Is Out Now

Today sees the release of IX, the debut album from burgeoning dark wave duo HOST. To celebrate the release, the band have revealed the AI generated video for 'Divine Emotion'. The video, directed by Pär Lundkvist, pairs the oldest portrait photographs ever taken with the newest technology to bring them to life.

Greg Mackintosh comments "Finally our debut album IX has been released. The culmination of 2 years of poignant reflection."

Watch the video for 'Divine Emotion' below.

Purchase IX and stream it on all platforms now at: https://bfan.link/host-ix.ema

About HOST

The origins of HOST do not trace back to the 1999 PARADISE LOST album bearing the same name but instead to the West Yorkshire music clubs of the mid-to-late 1980s. WhileHolmes and Mackintosh were already certified heavy metal fanatics (“metal thrashing mad” as Holmes equates), they were equally drawn to the New Wave and Goth music scenes. The pounding rhythms, sublime melodies and undercurrent of darkness drew them in, creating immediate earworms and a desire to delve further.

Mackintosh finally put plans into motion during the pandemic for a venture that would merge his penchant for sound design with the moods and atmosphere of 1980s dance-pop and Goth. The project was originally a solo pursuit until he asked Holmes, his longtime PARADISE LOST songwriting partner, to join. 'HOST' was selected as the name as a tip of the hat to the aforementioned album that found PARADISE LOST in an unprecedented period of experimentation that eschewed their metal roots and also challenged their fanbase in ways like never before.

“We always stood by 'Host' as an album,” says Mackintosh. “This project is not totally connected to that album, but some of the ideas are extrapolated. We’re taking the basic premise and trying it out now. And, really, it was something fun and interesting for us to do. We’ve been doing PARADISE LOST for a long time and got an itch to try something different from where PL is now. I could take PL down this route again. Who knows? It may happen if we live long enough, but I thought, ‘Why not now?’ I had the time to do it.”

HOST is:
Nick Holmes - Vocals
Greg Mackintosh - Guitars, Synths & Programming

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Tenille Townes & Bryan Adams Duet for "The Thing That Wrecks You"

Born from a chance encounter in a stairwell, “The Thing That Wrecks You,” available everywhere now, brings reigning CCMA Entertainer of the Year Tenille Townes and GRAMMY Award winner Bryan Adams together on a vocal performance that matches the energy of the song’s lyrics, describing the moment love careens headfirst towards heartbreak. Listen below.
 
“I was recording a song for a Hallmark Movie in Vancouver last summer and found myself completely enamored by the recording space we were in,” remembers Townes. “Later in the day, I found out that it was Bryan Adams’ Warehouse Studio, and I actually ran into Bryan himself on the staircase on my way out. We talked for just a few minutes, and I was so happy to meet him because his path as a fellow Canadian has been incredibly inspiring to me, with a collection of songs that have impacted the world in such a huge way.
 
“Later that night, I thought about ‘The Thing That Wrecks You,’ a song I’d written a while before with Kate York and Daniel Tashian, and how the spirit of that song made me think about his voice,” she continues. “I decided to go out on a limb and sent him the song along with a letter asking if he might be up for singing on it with me. Fast forward to now, where not only have I gotten to sing with a hero of mine, but I have also found a mentor and friend through this whole adventure. This song is evidence to me that putting a wild thought out in the atmosphere and believing in it is a powerful thing.” 
 
Just shy of four minutes, the driving track produced by Townes and her band’s guitarist, Jaxon Hargrove, was recorded with her touring band joining her in-studio as well as with Adams adding his own guitar prowess to the song alongside his vocals. Trading opening lines, the pair come together for a stirring duet on the chorus:

The song offers a preview at new music from Townes, whose most recent project, Masquerades, was released in April 2022 via Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville in partnership with RCA Records. Fans can also catch her on the road this summer, including at major festivals such as Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Faster Horses Festival, Watershed Festival and more.
 
For more information, visit TenilleTownes.com and follow on social media @TenilleTownes.
 
About Tenille Townes
Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Tenille Townes released her latest project Masquerades April 22 via Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville in partnership with RCA Records. A meditation on duality, self-reflection, and embracing flaws, Masquerades follows her acclaimed debut album The Lemonade Stand, which was named Country Album of the Year at the 50th JUNO Awards. Townes is a 15-time Canadian Country Music Award Winner (CCMA) and is the reigning CCMA Entertainer of the Year. The two-time ACM Award-winner is also the first female artist in Mediabase Canada history to achieve two No. 1 singles (Music Canada Gold-certified “Jersey on The Wall (I’m Just Asking),” Music Canada Platinum-certified and RIAA Gold-certified “Somebody’s Daughter”). Following standout support runs with Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Brothers Osborne, George Strait and Reba, Townes is headlining shows across the globe in Australia, Canada, The United Kingdom, Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany and the US. Her international touring efforts earned her a nomination for CMA’s international achievement award. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Townes has been featured by NPR, Variety, Refinery29BillboardRolling Stone, NBC’s “TODAY,” BBC and more. Additionally, she has raised over $2.5 million for Big Hearts For Big Kids, a non-profit she started when she was 12 years old to benefit a youth shelter in her hometown, which has grown to support organizations such as Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, S.A.F.E. Animal Haven, and the Manna House.

Archetypes Collide Share "Parasite" Over At Knotfest.com — LISTEN

SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM OUT MARCH 31 VIA FEARLESS RECORDS

Arizona upstarts ARCHETYPES COLLIDE — Kyle Pastor (vocals), Brandon Baker and Jared Knister (guitars), Ky Sanders (bass), and Tyler Flamm(drums) — have quickly established themselves as a band unafraid to blur the lines between safety and innovation in heavy music. Soaring vocals, melodies, and heavy grooves swirl with passion and precision. The band will drops its self-titled debut on March 31 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here

The quintet has shared the visualizer for the new single "Parasite" over at Knotfest.com. Watch + listen below

Read the band's exclusive interview at Knotfest.com, as well.

"Sometimes I let the wrong people work their way into my life," explains Pastor. "They slowly steal my joy, drain my passions, and distort my dreams. This song is for anyone struggling to cut out the people that are bringing them down."

Archetypes Collide will hit the road this spring supporting Beartooth and Trivium. All dates are below.

ARCHETYPES COLLIDE ON TOUR:
WITH TRIVIUM, BEARTOOTH, + MALEVOLENCE:

5/1 — Stroudsburg, PA — Sherman Theater
5/3 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
5/8 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
5/9 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Riverworks 
5/10 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
5/12 — Hampton Beach, NH — Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
5/13 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
5/14 — Portland, ME — State Theatre 
5/16 — Richmond, VA — The National 
5/17 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/20 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
5/21 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore 
5/23 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
5/24 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
5/26 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
5/28 — Corbin, KY — Corbin Arena 
5/30 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral 
5/31 — Clive, IA — Horizon Event Center 
6/2 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt 
6/3 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater 
6/4 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theater 
6/6 — Austin, TX — Emo's
6/7 — Dallas, TX — The Factory in Deep Ellum 
6/9 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee
6/10 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl 
6/11 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium 
6/12 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield 
6/14 — Spokane, WA — The Podium 
6/15 — Seattle, WA — Paramount Theater 

ABOUT ARCHETYPES COLLIDE:
ARCHETYPES COLLIDE demand repeated listening, mixing everything from Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizon to The Chainsmokers, and Stranger Things-style retro synths, into a unique musical identity. A collection of singles and EPs drew a devoted fanbase and the attention of Oshie Bichar, bassist for Beartooth. Bichar enlisted his management, and the pair took Archetypes Collide under their wing. Soon after, SiriusXM's Octane got behind songs like "Your Misery," "Becoming What I Hate," and "Above It All." The band appeared on major festivals like Aftershock, Louder Than Life, and Welcome To Rockville, toured with genre giants The Amity Affliction, and crafted an ambitious self-titled debut album for Fearless Records. Archetypes Collide spent several weeks in the first part of 2022 making their inaugural full-length, with a super team surrounding them to execute their vision. Bichar produced alongside Nick Ingram (Dayseeker, Convictions, Hawthorne Heights) at Capital House Studio in Ohio. Additional production came from Jon Eberhard (Skillet, I Prevail, Until I Wake); The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers lent a creative hand as well. The resulting album, mixed by Jeff Dunne (Ice Nine Kills, Wage War, Make Them Suffer), captures the vibrant spirit of the 2010s-era Warped Tour with a postmodern edge. It's a diverse but singular mission statement, brimming with authenticity and hope. ARCHETYPES COLLIDE aren't bound by preconceived notions or limitations. As single Kyle Pastor explains simply: "Why not take every shot, in every direction, under the umbrella of hard rock and metal?"
 
ARCHETYPES COLLIDE ARE:
Kyle Pastor – Vocals 
Brandon Baker – Guitar 
Jared Knister – Guitar 
Ky Sanders – Bass
Tyler Flamm – Drums 

The Ongoing Concept Share "Unwanted Again" Video — WATCH

BAND RETURNS WITH ORIGINAL LINEUP + NEW ALBUM AGAIN OUT MARCH 31 VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

THE ONGOING CONCEPT are back! 

The band — brothers Dawson Scholz [vocals, guitar], Kyle Scholz [vocals, keys, percussion], and Parker Scholz [drums] along with TJ Nichols [vocals, bass], and Andy Crateau [vocals, guitar] — has announced its fourth album Again, out March 31 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

Not only is this the first taste of new music from the band since 2017 but it also marks the return of the original lineup.

Today, the band has shared another new single with "Unwanted Again." Watch it below.

"'Unwanted Again' was one of our favorites to write and record," states Dawson. "Being fans of bands like Cory Wong, Dirty Loops, Don Broco, and Vulfpeck, we found ourselves incorporating a lot of groovy elements to this album, and this song really showcases that. It was also fun to bounce vocals back between TJ and I. For longtime fans of our band, we added some subtle references to our song 'Unwanted'; not only in the song, but in the music video as well. Being our second single and coming after a heavy hitter like 'Prisoner Again,' I think this song showcases the variety we put into this album."

For a little history lesson and how the band came back to its original form, keep reading!

The Ongoing Concept emerged with the now-seminal Saloon back in 2013. On its heels, fan favorite Handmade bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and Top Christian Albums Chart in addition to cracking the Top 30 of the Top Independent Albums Chart. In its wake, Kyle, Parker, and TJ departed, leaving Dawson as the sole original member for Places in 2017. As The Ongoing Concept went dormant, the group's catalog continued to react with listeners as the likes of "Cover Girl" clocked over a million Spotify streams and counting. After a period of quiet, communication mended between Dawson and his brothers Kyle and Parker. Between careers, marriages, and kids, they kicked around the idea of playing together once more.
 
"We’d been playing music since we were six-years-old," notes Dawson. "We lived and breathed the same band together. It's crazy, because I didn't know my brothers outside of music. Taking a break for a few years, we found who we were as normal people and embraced other interests. It was super healthy for all of us. One day, we were hanging out, and I said, 'You know I’ve been working on some little skeletons for songs,and it made sense. The only reason we got back together was because we had our time apart."
 
They self-produced Again and took their time. The Ongoing Concept integrated "lyrics and Easter Eggs" from previous albums into the record’s framework, embodying the title quite literally.

TO THE GRAVE Drop Music Video For New Track "Found Footage; New Album 'Director's Cuts' Out Tomorrow

Hardline extreme metal squad To The Grave have unveiled their powerful new single / video 'Found Footage' ahead of the release of new album, Director’s Cuts, out tomorrow (24th February) via Unique Leader Records. Watch the official music video for 'Found Footage' below and pre-order the album HERE.

The band comment:

 "This song is our attempt at a little storytelling, inspired by stories of Animal Liberation efforts gone wrong (as they commonly can), told from the perspective of someone at the heart of it.”

To The Grave have just completed a mostly SOLD OUT tour in Europe with Shadow Of Intent, Enterprise Earth and Angelmaker. More touring news to be announced soon.

At just over 44 minutes in length, 'Director’s Cuts' is an album packed with ambition and conscience. To The Grave have never shied away from channeling the real horrors of animal cruelty and its impact into the violent, emotional intensity of their music. Songs such as ‘Red Dot Sight’, ‘Found Footage’ and ‘Cut Off The Head’ perfectly conjure images of a world gone astray.  

 

'Director’s Cuts' was recorded by bassist Matt Clarke, with drums recorded live at The Brain Studios in Sydney and mixed and mastered by Lance Prenc at Prenc Audio (Void of Vision, Alpha Wolf, Polaris) in Melbourne with album photography by Animals Uncovered. 

The band comment on the new album: 

"This is the refinement of our combined musical tastes, fuelled by our sadness and anger at the state of the world. We made the music we wanted to make without really considering how it would fit into any little genre boxes, because we knew if we loved it completely then everyone else would too. These songs are hard and heavy without being technical just for the sake of it.”

Watch the video to their first single "Red Dot Sight", a hard-hitting track about anti-vegan public figures and the media perception against vegan activists, here.

Second single 'Axe of Kindness' continues the band's strong vegan message, watch the video here.

Watch the video to third single 'Cut Off The Head' here.

ABOUT TO THE GRAVE

One of Australia’s most uncompromising bands, To The Grave return with their heaviest album to date, both sonically and thematically. Since the release of their 2019 debut album 'Global Warning', the caustic five piece have garnered international success, with 2021’s follow-up 'Epilogue', a re-issue of 'Global Warning' with bonus tracks, solidifying their position as “one of the country's heaviest exports.” (Revolver).

To The Grave have steadily built an audience in the underground, accumulating more than 11 million Spotify streams, racking up over 5.4 million YouTube views, all whilst decimating live audiences alongside Parkway Drive, PolarisCattle Decapitation, Thy Art Is Murder, Vulvodynia and Alpha Wolf.

Now, following a sold-out national headline tour in 2022 and revitalized by a new lineup, the band are more focused than ever on the eve of the release of their second album 'Director’s Cuts' .

 

The eleven tracks lyrically expose a societal and environmental hell on earth whilst pushing the boundaries of accessible extremity, full of barbed hooks, thick with atmosphere and drenched in groove. Razor-sharp guitars played with an exploratory approach - blending everything from whammy pedal squeaks and chiming cleans to death metal chainsaw tones - are entwined with live drums to give a level of dynamism that musically sets this band apart from the extreme metal pack, yet they maintain the weight of the heaviest bands today. Vocalist Dane Evans commands a multifaceted performance, bursting with vocal energy from throat-ripping dissonant screeches to low end gutturals. 

To The Grave are

Dane Evans - Vocals

Jack Simoni - Guitars, Programming

Luke Ringin - Guitars, Vocals

Matt Clarke - Bass, Vocals

Simon O’Malley - Drums, Vocals

Ryman Auditorium Celebrates 14th POLLSTAR Theatre of the Year Award

RYMAN AUDITORIUM EARNS
14TH POLLSTAR THEATRE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recognition Comes on the Heels of National Historic Landmark's 130th Anniversary

Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium was named Theatre of the Year for the 14th time at the 34th Annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles. The win comes on the heels of the Ryman receiving Venue of the Year honors at this year's CMA Touring Awards.

Named one of the “10 Best Live Music Venues in America” by Rolling Stone magazine, the Ryman (2,362 capacity) was first recognized by Pollstar in 2003 as Theatre of the Year and has gone on to be recognized 14 times with Theatre of the Year awards. Other accolades include Venue of the Year nods from both the Academy of Country Music and the International Entertainment Buyers Association, and Venue of the Year presented by the Country Music Association.
 
Known as the “Mother Church of Country Music,” Ryman Auditorium is holy ground for a number of music’s greats. A bucket list venue for many, the hallowed stage has seen the likes of Brandi Carlile, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Garth Brooks, Harry Styles, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash, Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town and Patsy Cline, to name a few. The Ryman is known around the globe equally for its world-class acoustics and history-making contributions to the live music industry.
 
The Ryman celebrated its 130th anniversary last year, marking the milestone with a record-breaking 274 shows and 9 residencies – totaling more than 600,000 tickets sold – in addition to opening the major Rock Hall at the Ryman exhibition to celebrate the Ryman’s mark on rock & roll history. The interactive exhibit commemorates the venue being named a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame landmark and is housed in the newly transformed 5th Avenue vestibule. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees featured include James Brown, The Byrds, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, Joan Jett and Dolly Parton, in addition to country music icons Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Hank Williams, who were early practitioners of what would become rock & roll music. 
 
Celebrating the intersection of rock & roll and country, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium will host a special night of music to honor the legacy and impact of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees who have graced the Ryman stage. Little Big Town, Caitlyn Smith, The Cadillac Three, The War & Treaty, Maddie & Tae, Gavin DeGraw and host Charlie Worsham will perform songs by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees that have moved them or influenced them in some way. Powered by PNC and sponsored by Gibson Gives, “Rock The Ryman” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, on Wednesday, March 1.

About Ryman Auditorium
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle. A 13-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award, the historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman has been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s DaughterThe Johnny Cash ShowAmerican IdolNashville and more. While offering a diverse lineup and thriving concert schedule (with over 200 shows per year), the venue is also open for daytime tours year-round. A coveted underplay for many, her iconic stage has seen the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Lizzo, Mumford and Sons, Garth Brooks, Foo Fighters, Wu Tang Clan, Coldplay, Michelle Obama and Little Big Town in recent years. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, 650 AM WSM and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.

Entheos Share "Darkest Day" Video — WATCH // Band Touring This Spring

NEW ALBUM TIME WILL TAKE US ALL ARRIVES MARCH 3 ON METAL BLADE RECORDS — PRE-ORDER HERE

BAND TOURING THIS SPRING


Pushing progressive death metal in ever more imaginative directions, Entheoscontinue to stand apart from the pack. Incorporating elements drawn from myriad genres — including death metal, groove, grunge, electronica, slam, gothic rock, jazz, prog and more — they have evolved with every release, and now they return with the follow up to 2017's landmark Dark Future, the diverse and exhilarating Time Will Take Us All. It arrives March 3 via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for "Darkest Day." 

"We are excited to release a live video for our latest single 'Darkest Day,'" the band says. "The video was shot in Knoxville, Tennessee, in December. This was one of the most fun and energetic sets we’ve ever played and the crowd set the perfect tone for the fast-paced ripper that 'Darkest Day' is. Our friends Marshall Wieczorek and Michelle Nisbet were able to capture that energy perfectly and we're so proud of the video we were able to create together."

Entheos are also touring this spring. All dates are below.

ENTHEOS ON TOUR:
WITH WHITECHAPEL:

4/14 — Masquerade — Atlanta, GA
4/15 — The Orpheum — Tampa, FL
4/16 — Revolution — Ft. Lauderdale, FL
4/18 — The Underground — Charlotte, NC
4/19 — The Canal Club — Richmond, VA
4/20 — Baltimore Sound Stage — Baltimore, MD
4/21 — Warsaw — New York, NY
4/22 — The Palladium — Worcester, MA
4/24 — St. Andrews Hall — Detroit, MI
4/25 — The House Of Blues — Chicago, IL
4/27 — Granada Theater — Lawrence, KS
4/28 — Gothic Theater — Denver, CO
4/29 — Metro Music Hall — Salt Lake City, UT
5/01 — Showbox Market — Seattle, WA
5/02 — Hawthorne Theater — Portland, OR
5/04 — Ace Of Spades — Sacramento, CA
5/05 — The Regent — Los Angeles, CA
5/06 — The Observatory — Santa Ana, CA
5/07 — The Nile Theater — Mesa, AZ
5/09 — Mohawk — Austin, TX 
5/10 — Amplified Live — Dallas, TX
5/12 — Red Flag — St. Louis, MO
5/13 — Basement East — Nashville, TN

"We knew when we started writing that we really wanted to make something darker and heavier that was still uniquely Entheos, and we knew that we wanted to make a record that really came from our hearts and captured where we want to take this band," explains vocalist Chaney Crabb.

"The new album also has a strong 'trippy' vibe, not in a generic sense but meaning when you are done listening to it you feel like you’ve gone on a journey," adds multi-instrumentalist Navene Koperweis. "I've always loved albums that gave me that feeling. I can't say we set out to have the experience, it just sort of happened and that's something I'm proud of."
 
Having stripped down to a two-piece in 2020, this has helped to streamline the band and allow the core members to make the music they want to with no compromise, which is clearly to their betterment. Koperweis — who takes the role of drummer in the band's live lineup — has long written most of the guitar parts, so it was not a radically different writing process, but allowed him the freedom of complete control. "I tell people this album is more of everything that we do, except this time it’s deeper in all directions," says Koperweis. "We're no longer dipping our toe in the pool on certain aspects, when we decide to go somewhere, we fucking go there."

Relying less on synths and electronic production than on previous releases, a lot of the more atmospheric elements are contributed by guitar, and there is even an acoustic guitar for the first time on an Entheos record. Crabb has also pushed herself harder than ever before, interested in consistently practicing to find new pitches and timbres in her voice, and she has most certainly extended the range of her screaming. Using pitched screaming to add melodic lines in many places, this is also the first Entheos record on which she has sung.
 
When it came to penning the lyrics, Crabb knew that she was going to write about her own "experience as a human" and approach the album based on the lingering awareness many people have, that there is so much world out there and there are so many different experiences to have — but there is so little time. However, this idea really hit home in August 2021 when she got into an accident on her electric scooter on the day she started tracking vocals.

"I do not remember how I fell, but when I woke up I was really badly hurt. Gravel was embedded in my lower lip and had severed the inside of my chin from my face, my upper lip was completely split open to the point that my teeth were visible, my nasal septum bone was split in two and my nose was completely bent to one side — I ended up with 100 stitches in my face and was unable to do vocals for three months. I lost all abilities to move my nose and lips for those months, and to this day I still haven't regained complete control." 

Because of this accident she found herself in a strange place mentally, juggling between feeling truly happy and grateful for every second that she was alive and got to spend with the people who she loved, but also feeling completely depressed, because of all of the uncertainty surrounding her injuries. She shares, "The album took form as a journey from the depths of depression into gratitude, but ultimately as an examination of our time and how precious it is."
 
With Koperweis handling production duties and Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder) mixing the record, all of the drums were tracked by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate, and Koperweis tracked guitars and vocals. They also recruited former member Evan Brewer to supply the bass. Though committed to their status as a two-piece, the band does have a live lineup with Brian James (ex-Fallujah) and Robert Brown (ex-Slaughter to Prevail) providing guitar, maintaining their reputation for being a killer live band. Having delivered the best record of their career they are also in a very good place mentally, but they do not get ahead of themselves.

The album will be available in the following formats:

Digital / Streaming

CD Jewelcase 

Vinyl — Dark Gray & White Marble (US exclusive)

Vinyl — Clear with Gold Metallic & Black Marble (US exclusive)

Vinyl — Red / Gold Melt (A Side B side) (EU exclusive)

Weathers Drop New Single "ALL CAPS" + Announce Upcoming New Album 'Are We Having Fun?' Out On May 5 via Sumerian Records

Los Angeles-based alt-rock trio Weathers have announced their next album 'Are We Having Fun?' set for release on May 5 via Sumerian Records. Alongside this announcement, the band has dropped a new single "ALL CAPS" (co-produced and featuring John O'Callaghan) aka John The Ghost. When asked about the collaborative process for recording "ALL CAPS", Weathers frontman Cameron Boyer shares:

We jumped at the opportunity to work with producer/singer John O’Callaghan (aka John the Ghost). We are big fans and so working together was a trip. After some time soul searching for what this song would sound like, the end result we landed on has a lot of attitude that we didn’t expect to finish with. One of the biggest obstacles was deciding where John would sing. I felt like most projects like this have the featured artist start singing in the second verse. But for me, while it’s a Weathers song, I wanted to throw listeners off and start with John’s voice. He’s got such a unique tone and I thought it would draw listeners in right off the bat and make them go “oh shit?” In a good way.

Weathers describes their upcoming release as the next step for the band creatively.

"With our new album, we wanted to not try so hard. Instead we wanted to dig deep from our past and pull from music we listened to growing up. In the end, we got a body of work that's a little heavier, more raw, and way more emotional and honest than anything we've done in the past."

Sumerian Records' Senior Vice President Mike Jakubow shares the band's enthusiasm for the new album:

“Weathers is on the verge of making major strides in their career. They have written a brand-new record that is deeply introspective, relatable, and exceedingly catchy. The band combines old and new themes and made it entirely their own. The energy in these songs will make a lasting impact on fans”.

Sumerian's Head of A&R and Executive Operations Nick Ocean (Walters) chimed in saying:

"As an A&R in a crowded music space, it is always the greatest pleasure to partner with a group of artists that feels authentic from the beginning. The new album has many colors, both bright and dark. Their music truly pops from the canvas and they deliver something fresh and nostalgic in a unique way. This is just the beginning for Weathers, and we are thrilled to help build upon what they started."

The album's lead single "Where Do I Sign?" has already clocked up over 750,000 streams on Spotify and counting. Listen to "ALL CAPS" here, watch the music video below, and pre-order 'Are We Having Fun?' here.

Weathers fan will have their chance to see the band hit the stage across the United States starting in April in support of Meg Myers. For ticket information, please click here.

TZIA’S ARC US TOUR

4/17 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne

4/18 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

4/20 - Denver, CO @ Marquis 

4/21 - Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room

4/22 - St. Louis, MO @ Delmar

4/25 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line

4/26 - Chicago, IL @ Park West

4/28 - Detroit, MI @ Loving Touch

4/29 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s

4/30 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird

5/02 - New York, NY @ MHOW

5/03 - Boston, MA @ Sinclair 

5/05 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts

5/06 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Wonder Bar

5/07 - Washington, D.C. @ 9:30

5/09 - Nashville, TN @ Eastside Bowl 

5/10 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco

5/12 - Atlanta, GA @ The Loft

5/13 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room 

5/14 - Tampa, FL @ Crowbar

5/16 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues 

5/17 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues

5/19 - Dallas, TX @ Studio at The Factory

5/20 - Austin, TX @ The Parish

5/22 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge

5/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent

5/24 - San Francisco, CA @ Independent

Dates With Set It Off

5/26 @ Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

5/27 @ Fresno, CA @ Sequoia Brewery

5/28 @ Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues

Weathers cycle through vibes at the speed of life. Text messages to cheaters, actual conversations about mental health among friends, and a shared passion for eighties and nineties nostalgia (coming-of-age comedies, in particular) turn into fodder for their undeniable and unforgettable alternative anthems. The acclaimed Los Angeles trio—Cameron Boyer [vocals, guitar], Cameron Olsen [guitar] and Brennen Bates [bass]—infuse their third full-length offering, Are We Having Fun? [Sumerian Records], with gleeful unpredictability.

“It’s meant to be unpredictable,” affirms Boyer. “Since there’s a cohesive sound, you’re essentially living in the same universe, but you’re listening to a bunch of different stories. We dug into how relationships and love can fuck with your head as much as anything else can. We welcomed the changes in our lives, because it was time to evolve—which is also when you should do a new record.”

The band initially emerged back in 2015. A year later, they released the breakthrough single Happy Pills, amassing over 164 million Spotify streams and counting. They parlayed this momentum into Kids in the Night (2018) and Pillows & Therapy(2021). The latter boasted fan favorites such as Rehab, Losing Blood, and C’est la vie, which reeled in over 28 million Spotify streams and counting. Meanwhile, Billboard proclaimed, “Their message empowers through the acceptance of something we all consider flaws at some point.” Of Pillows & Therapy, Under The Radar noted, “The band married grungey alt rock and synth-laden pop rock, embracing newly anthemic sounds as well as revisiting their ‘90s influences,” while Beyond The Stage Magazine proclaimed, “Weathers’ Pills & Therapy is the best medicine.” 

Throughout 2022, they wrote and recorded what would become Are We Having Fun? with producer Jason Suwito (Sir Sly, Imagine Dragons). They absorbed the ebbs and flows of the Post-Pandemic season in their music as they sonically nodded to classic bands like My Chemical Romance and The Killers.

“We were kids in the two-thousands, so we love over-the-top emotional tunes with a heavier sound,” Boyer goes on. “When we were making the record, we were feeling a bit of rage and sort of doomed. So we asked ourselves, ‘Is this even fun anymore? Or, are we doing this because we’re stuck?’ Since the music encompasses a lot of raw emotion, we decided to be very honest with the title.”

“We want you to walk away feeling like you were heard, and it’s okay to not be okay,” Boyer leaves off. “At the same time, we’re trying to get out of the darkness, because no one wants to be in the dark for too long. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. When you’re on the floor crying, you’re not the only one.”

“To us, Weathers is a lifestyle and a family,” Brennen concludes. “So, it’s important for the three of us to express ourselves, stick together, and support each other as well as everybody out there who supports us.”

Elle King Stuns Sold-Out Lexington, KY Crowd with Surprise Guest, Tyler Childers

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Elle King

When Tyler Childers’ record label asked him what artist he would want to record his song “Jersey Giant,” he requested Elle King. Sunday night (Feb. 19) he joined her on stage in Lexington, KY for a first-ever performance of the song to a surprised and jubilant crowd. Watch performance below.
 
“I am proud that I come from this part of America,” said King. “Where I come from, what I see in the faces are love, hope, bravery, hardworking, family oriented, true blooded, incredibly strong human beings. I felt honored to share the stage with someone who is also shining a massive light on the beauty of where we come from. Tyler Childers, you are a beacon of hope. You are a pillar of truth and proof that if anyone from down home has a dream and something to say, people will listen. Thank you, Tyler, for giving me a beautiful song. And thank you for joining me tonight. For the first time in probably over 10 years you got up and sang that song with me. And I love you. From the River Rat Festival to the worldwide superstar that you deserve nothing less than to be, more than anything, I am glad to have to gotten to sing with my friend tonight. Thank you. Kentucky Strong.”

King’s nearly 30 city A-Freakin-Men Tour Presented by Slow & Low opened Valentine’s night in New Orleans, LA followed by shows in Atlanta, GA, two sold-out nights in Asheville, NC before the sold-out show in Lexington where Kentucky native Childers joined her on stage for the performance.
 
King recorded and released the song last year and added it to her critically acclaimed Come Get Your Wife album which was released just a few weeks ago. Upon release of King’s version of the song, Childers said, “I wrote ‘Jersey Giant’ over ten years ago and only performed it for a short period of time. I was pleased with how it turned out structurally (it even has a bridge, which is rare for me), but I was over performing it pretty fast. I reckon that’s just how songs go sometimes. They can be like that coat you saw and had to have, only to get it home and think, ‘Why gah, I ain’t never gonna wear this thing.’ Or, one that you got from an ex which you would rather just toss out. But that’s not saying anything against the coat, it just doesn’t fit me anymore and hasn’t for some time. I’m super excited that Ms. King has dusted this old song off and given it a new life.”
 
King, who provides lead and background vocals and is featured on acoustic guitar, co-produced the track with award-winning, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and reigning ACM Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year, Charlie Worsham. Worsham lends his signature sound for background vocals, plus acoustic guitar, mandolin and banjo. 
 
King will join Childers on his 2023 Send in the Hounds Tour at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Aug. 2and 3. 
 
The Elle King A-FREAKIN-MEN Tour Presented by Slow & Low, will also feature the musical force that is Red Clay Strays. (* not available for this Show)

A-FREAKIN-MEN Tour Presented by Slow & Low:

  • Feb 24 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner

  • Feb 25 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live

  • Feb 27 – Cleveland, OH – Masonic Auditorium

  • Feb 28 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

  • March 1 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old Red Centre

  • March 3 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

  • March 4 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed

  • March 5 – St. Paul, MN – The Palace

  • March 7 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

  • March 8 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

  • March 10 – Denver, CO – Summit

  • March 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Union Event Center

  • March 13 – Seattle, WA – Showbox Sodo

  • March 14 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

  • March 15 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

  • March 17 – Stateline, NV – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room

  • March 18 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades

  • March 20 – Tempe, ZA – Marquee Theater

  • March 22 – Dallas, TX – The Factory At Deep Ellum

  • March 23 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live At Moody Theater

  • March 24 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom

  • March 25 – Bossier City, LA* – Margaritaville Resort Theater

BLACK ANVIL Announces Additional U.S. Dates Supporting INSOMNIUM

New York City black metal collective BLACK ANVIL has announced several additional live performances in conjunction with the band's upcoming North American run in support of ENSLAVED and INSOMNIUM. The band will be joining INSOMNIUM on this run as direct support. The updated itinerary can be found below!

The trek will kick off on April 5 in the band's hometown of New York City and will conclude on April 30 in Baltimore, MD. 

BLACK ANVIL is supporting their recently released full-length, 'Regenesis,' which is out NOW! Stream/order/download the record HERE.

BLACK ANVIL (w/ ENSLAVED + INSOMNIUM):
04/05: New York, NY @ Irving Plaza [TICKETS]
04/06: Boston, MA @ Big Night Live [TICKETS]
04/07: Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre [TICKETS]
04/08: Toronto, ON @ The Opera House [TICKETS]
04/09: Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry* [TICKETS] **JUST ADDED**
04/10: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall [TICKETS]
04/11: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues  [TICKETS]
04/12: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater [TICKETS]
04/14: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
04/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex [TICKETS]
04/17: Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile [TICKETS]
04/18: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
04/19: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre [TICKETS]
04/21: Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre [TICKETS]
04/22: Los Angeles, CA  @ The Fonda Theatre [TICKETS]
04/23: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater [TICKETS]
04/24: El Paso, TX @ The Rockhouse Bar & Grill* [TICKETS] **JUST ADDED**
04/25: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live [TICKETS]
04/26: Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall [TICKETS]
04/27: Memphis, TN @ Growlers* [TICKETS] **JUST ADDED**
04/28: Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse [TICKETS]
04/29: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre [TICKETS]
04/30: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]
*No Enslaved

New York City has always served as a cultural epicenter for musical innovation. Even more so than incubating genres in their infancy such as hardcore and even glam metal, for which bands like Twisted Sister and KISS long set the stage before the Sunset Strip took the reigns, the empire state has a storied and unique history of taking genres whose roots lie elsewhere and making them its own; whether it be Anthrax reinventing Bay Area thrash, Suffocation and Immolation planting their flag as death metal purveyors at a time when it was a primary export of Florida, or bands like Blondie and the Ramones rivaling the British punk scene, the city has always been at the forefront of musical excellence. And when it comes to New York’s answer to black metal, Black Anvil have not only been a driving force for USBM, but have taken the black metal genre as a whole and made it entirely their own. Now, with full-length number five, the band has once again leveled up their game, presenting a “regenesis” of black metal.

Here you have 12 tracks of unrelenting yet thought provoking evil, sure to have you take a second & thoroughly re-examined view of what you thought black metal was supposed to be. “This is a more stripped down and aggressive song writing approach. Having time to digest ‘As Was,’ to understand where we were then versus where we are now was key. We always focus inward with our writing, never wanting to repeat ourselves, while also not losing our identity in a stretch to sound different,” explains Black Anvil bassist/vocalist P.

Challenging the norm has always been a core part of Black Anvil’s DNA since their formation in 2007. Upon the release of their debut full-length, Time Insults the Mind, the band quickly garnered the attention of Relapse Records and were presented with a deal. When it came to album number two, the band diverged from the typical approach of their contemporaries and sought an unlikely counterpart to render their vision, tapping engineer “General” George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Dream Theater) at Mark “The Animal” Mendoza’s (Twisted Sister) Diamond Drop Studio on Long Island, NY. Released in September 2010, sophomore offering Triumvirate received much critical acclaim, notably being revered as an "all-around monster metal album."

Four years after its release, Triumvirate was followed by Hail Death, a 70-minute journey of intensity that further established Black Anvil as a modern black metal powerhouse. The album was met with praise by publications including Noisey, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Metal Injection, and many more. With the album’s success, the band’s profile rose as they were tapped to participate in numerous prominent tours with black metal legends such as Mayhem, Watain, Urfaust, Marduk as well as dates with Aura Noir, Nachtmystium, Immortal, Eyehategod, Cannibal Corpse, etc. Additionally, the band has appeared at various prestigious festivals including the Scion Rock Fest, Beyond The Gates in Bergen, Norway and the renowned Roadburn Festival in The Netherlands.

In 2017, Black Anvil dropped their fourth studio-album, As Was. Atmospheric and melodic without relenting on any of the ferocity that the collective has always been known for, As Was seamlessly weaves through eight monumental passages of extreme metal art, more diverse, complex, and thought-provoking than anything they've done before. The record proved itself to be a stellar representation of modern black metal and of Black Anvil’s continuous progression and songcraft.

Now, nearly six years after As Was made its mark, Black Anvil is returning with its aptly titled fifth full-length, Regenesis. With a new record label, a new album, and a newfound exploration of dark and black metal, Regenesisrepresents a new dawn for the New York City collective. “The concept is renewal, as well as the process/journey to get here outgrowing our past,” explains P. “Black Anvil has always been a departure from our past, a vehicle for us to grow as individuals, like a snake constantly shedding its skin. We don’t look  back, but never forget.”

Make no mistake, Regenesis is not a departure from Black Anvil’s identity, but rather serves as the latest progression in the band’s ever-evolving sound. The record takes what As Was did best and does it even better. The unrelenting and polished aggression hangs in the balance above dark melodic passages, presenting a dynamic soundscape that serves as the band’s most devastating and existential offering to date. As it’s evident that the band pulls inspiration from unlikely corners, they defy all genre standards and make one thing clear - this isn’t just black metal, this is NYBM.

Genre: New York Black Metal 

Line-up:
R: Drums
P: Bass/Vocals
J: Guitar

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/BlackAnvil/
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Recording: Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves

Mixing + Mastering: by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio

Guest vocals:
Danny “Ezec” Diablo on “NYC Nightmares”

Artwork: Metastazis, Paris

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Fat Wreck Chords Imprint - Bottles To The Ground - Releases New Label Compilation Feat. New Music From Fishbone

Bottles To The Ground, the new Fat Wreck label imprint founded by notorious punk rock legend Fat Mike, has released its first label compilation today. 'Bottle Music For Broken People' is available digitally now HERE and features tracks from Fishbone, Codefendants, Melvinator, The Meffs, The Skints and more. The majority of the tracks featured are previously unreleased and many will appear on upcoming Bottles To The Ground physical releases on either 10" or 12" vinyl. 'Bottle Music For Broken People' gives fans the first cross-sectional look at what they can expect from the new label moving forward.

Speaking on Bottles To The Ground first compilation release, Fat Mike shares

"We’re trying out a new thing where we put a bunch of different songs by a bunch of different bands on the same record and see what happens.”

The release of the new collection is highlighted by the music video for brand new track from ska punk legends, Fishbone. The video for the new track, titled "All We Have Is Now", can be viewed below. "All We Have Is Now" is the first Fishbone release with Chris Dowd back in the band since 1994. The current line-up features 4 of 6 original members, making this the first new song recording with these members in 29 years.

Speaking on their brand new track and accompanying music video, Norwood Fisher of Fishbone shares

"Fishbone and NOFX go waaaay back. We’re in the mutual admiration club, great appreciation for our individual approaches to the music that we’re known for. I don’t remember exactly when Fatty 1st expressed interest in producing Fishbone but it seems like it was a long time ago. A random encounter in a parking lot in more recent history, led to the current release. Mike is batshit crazy but highly functional, with incredible integrity and follow through. Just right for Fishbone’s batshit crazy, dysfunctional world, yet we are this functional enough to make it this far, asses! It was a long time coming and we hope you love it like we do. Enjoy if you will…

Sometimes a note to self finds its way to the song form. 'All We Have Is Now' is a prime example. Philosophically, it’s far from a new concept. Eckard Tolle, Allan Watts, Joseph Campbell and many others have contemplated and pontificated on this topic. The pursuit of self inquest, in the hopes of experiencing an extended, extraordinary sense of Being, the song, wrapped in a fully blown Fishbone party, reminds me to take advantage of the gift of the ever present now. Feel free to interpret it however it speaks to you. Ain’t nuttin’ buttah potty…"

The 'Bottle Music For Broken People' compilation is just the start for a stacked year of releases from the new label. Fans can look forward to more new music coming from Codefendants, Melvinator, The Meffs, Fishbone, Ras-1, Doom Scroll and Tommy and June over the coming months. Be sure to follow Bottles To The Ground on Instagram to keep up with all new releases.

One more round then it’s Bottles to the Ground, smashing of the glass, an imperfect perfect sound.“ - Fat Mike

ABOUT FISHBONE

Fishbone is a band. Fishbone is a Familyhood. Fishbone is Red Hot.  

Born out of the punk rock scene of Los Angeles, CA, Fishbone came out as a force of songs and live energy, a feeling that continues today. Signed to Columbia Records in 1984, they went on to release 4 critically acclaimed albums and numerous EPs and singles. They have toured the world headlining their own shows as well as festivals - always leaving people stunned and declaring it “one of the best shows ever seen.” A constant statement that still is used today from fans to artists.

After years of touring and rotating members, 2023 finds Fishbone back to their most solid line up which includes original members, Angelo Moore (vocals/Saxophone), Chris Dowd (Keys/Vocals), Dirty Walt (Trumpet/Vocals), Norwood Fisher (Bass), rounding it out with veteran Fishbone drummer, John Steward, and Mark Phillips.

With a new EP recorded and produced by Fat Mike of NOFX and coming out on Bottles To The Ground later this year, Fishbone is getting ready to reclaim their live touring throne. No doubt they will continue to leave the audience wanting more and thinking more, leaving their mark and influence on younger bands, and paving the foundation and legacy they have been laying for decades. #FuckRacism

ABOUT BOTTLES TO THE GROUND

Fat Wreck Chords now has a new imprint Bottles to the Ground. Fat Mike created this label for both his and NOFX’s music projects such as Codefendants and Melvinator, as well as other bands that do not fit the traditional Fat sound. This label is a collective not solely owned by Fat, but by all members of NOFX.

Fat Mike explains the origins of Bottles to the Ground:

 

“When NOFX first played Amsterdam in 1988, we were invited to the closing night of one of the most infamous squats in the city. Not just a squat, this was a punk bar that instructed everyone to smash all glasses and bottles on the street after we emptied them. Apparently there would be no repercussions from the city because no one owned it. So, we drank all night along with hundreds of punks and every fucking bottle got smashed. To me, it looked like how punk rock music should feel. Bottles to the Ground is the beauty of disaster.”

Chase Rice Partners With Weiss Watch Company for Limited-Edition Timepiece Honoring His Time as a UNC Tarheel

Photo Credit: Kaiser Cunningham

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Chase Rice has partnered with Weiss Watch Company, the makers of hand-crafted American watches designed for both everyday wear and multi-generation legacy, to create the Limited Edition 42mm Standard Issue Field Watch: Chase Rice Edition timepiece. The unique watch is specially designed to honor Rice’s time playing college football as a linebacker at the University of North Carolina prior to launching his highly successful music career.
 
“When I first discovered Weiss watches, I was really impressed by the quality and especially the fact that they are American made,” notes Rice. “As a fan of the brand, it was an honor to partner with them on this limited-edition version and it was fun getting to be creative in a new way. I’m proud to wear this watch every day and I hope fans of my music, UNC football, or just all-around great craftsmanship love it, too.”
 
Cameron Weiss, certified master watchmaker and founder of Weiss Watch Company, which moved from Los Angeles to Middle Tennessee in 2020, says that the collaboration is the first time the company has partnered with a Nashvillian. “I love it when clients come to me and want to be creative,” Cameron says. “Chase is a really multifaceted guy: he’s not just a songwriter, or just a former football star. He’s a true creative and a real outdoorsman. We both love to fly fish and spend time outside the city.”
 
The limited collaboration consists of only 50 timepieces in a closed series. Designed together with Rice, the unique 42mm model features a unique, Carolina blue dial color plus custom athletic font numerals with lume on a tan suede strap. The special edition stainless steel packaging features a high polished bezel and brushed case.
 
A best-seller reimagined, the Chase Rice Edition is a limited edition take on the 42mm Standard Issue Field Watch, which was first launched in 2013. Redesigned with core customers and their lifestyle in mind, the Standard Issue Field Watch features timelessly modern details like sapphires, hand-painted naval brass and hand-stitched suede straps. Hand-finished and assembled by hand, each fully mechanical movement is a manually wound Caliber 1001-2 that won’t miss a beat. While the 42mm Standard Issue Field Watch is a tried-and-true staple, the redesigned timepiece takes things up a notch with hand finished details such as in-house machined stainless steel cases, luxurious sapphire crystals and black oxide treated steel hands. Plus, each dial is machined with one solid piece of naval brass hand-painted for maximum legibility and Weiss’s staple hand-stitched tan suede strap is added for lightweight comfort.
 
SPECS
Price Point: $2,100 including free shipping
Edition: Limited series, 50 timepieces in total. Made in the USA with domestic and imported components.
Movement: Weiss Watch Company Caliber 1001-2 mechanical movement, 6497 base, finished and assembled by hand.
Functions: Manually wound, 18,000 beats/hour, 46 hour power reserve, hours, minutes, sweep second hand at 6, incabloc shock protection.
Case: 316L Stainless Steel, 42mm diameter (not including crown), 49.7mm lug to lug, 12.9mm thick (including crystal).
Caseback: Sapphire crystal and 316L Stainless Steel exhibition caseback, secured by four 316L stainless steel hex screws.
Dial: Hand-painted, Carolina blue naval brass finished with high visibility numerals and Super-Luminova BGW9 applied to dials.
Hands: Black oxide treated steel with white Super-Luminova BGW9 paint.
Front Crystal: Double-domed and beveled sapphire with multi-layer anti-reflective coating on the inside surface.
Back Crystal: Beveled sapphire.
Water Resistance: 330 feet/100 meters.
Band: Each timepiece comes with one hand-stitched Tan Suede strap with special stamping.

For more information on Weiss Watch Company visit WeissWatchCompany.com and follow on Instagram@WeissWatchCompany for all the latest news on Chase Rice. Visit ChaseRice.com and follow 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.
 
About Weiss Watch Company
Weiss Watch Company designs and builds watches that are made for everyday adventures. Founded in 2013 in Southern California and currently based in Nashville, Tennessee, Weiss is the largest mechanical watchmaking company in the United States. Founder Cameron Weiss, a Swiss-trained, certified master watchmaker, designs and builds every watch by hand from start to finish — a rarity in U.S. watchmaking — merging timeless techniques with modern technology to produce watches that look good and are built to last. Weiss’ watches are available at www.weisswatchcompany.com and at fine retailers in the United States and Japan. 
 
About Cameron Weiss
Cameron Weiss is a Swiss-trained, certified master watchmaker and founder of Weiss Watch Company. A native of Southern California and a graduate of Miami’s Nicolas G. Hayek Watchmaking School, he received training at the prestigious Swiss watch companies Audemars Piguet and Vacheron Constantin before opening Weiss Watch Company in 2013. Cameron was the co-host of “Watch & Listen,” a popular watch podcast he launched in 2018 with Matt Farah. In early 2023, Cameron introduced “The Watchmaker’s Workshop,” a webcast that explores the creative aspects of his craft. In what little spare time he has, Cameron enjoys cycling, woodworking, restoring classic cars, and exploring the outdoors with his dogs and daughters.

Judiciary Share New Song "Knife in the Dirt" — LISTEN

NEW ALBUM FLESH + BLOOD OUT MARCH 10 VIA CLOSED CASKET ACTIVITIES
 
Texas quintet JUDICIARYJake Collinson [vocals], Kyle Calfin [bass], Austin Looney [drums], Jimmy LaDue [guitar], and Israel Garza [guitar] — will drop their sophomore album Flesh + Blood via Closed Casket Activitieson March 10. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared "Knife in the Dirt."

Grinding full force since 2013, the band unleashed the EP The Axis of Equality in 2016, a split EP with Mortality Rate in 2017, and finally, their first full-length record Surface Noise with Closed Casket Actitives in 2019. Along the way, they also shared stages with a wide variety of bands, including Vein, Power Trip, The Acacia Strain, Exhumed, and Gatecreeper, to name a few.
 
Citing influences such as Slayer's God Hates Us All and Chimaira's The Impossibility of Reason as well as "a ton of Machine Head," their vision crystallized in 2021. They recorded what would become Flesh + Blood with producer Arthur Rizk [Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy] in August of 2021 before Will Putney [Body Count, Vein] handled mixing and mastering.
  
In the end, Judiciary rule a world of their own now and forever. "We want this music to take you to the world that we’ve built with it," Kyle says. "To feel it, visualize it, see it how we see it — to us, there would be nothing better."

SNARKY PUPPY ADD SYRACUSE SHOW ON SUNDAY JUNE 25TH TO UPCOMING TOUR, TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The 5x Grammy-winning jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy has added a date to their upcoming world tour – Sharkey’s Event Center in Syracuse, New York (on Sunday, June 25), with tickets going on sale Monday, February 20th. This is the group’s first Syracuse performance in several years (and will take place amidst stops at several major music festivals: Victoria Jazz Festival, Saratoga Jazz Festival, TD Toronto Jazz Festival, etc.). Tickets can be purchased via the following link:

 

https://syracusetix.com/event/snarky-puppy/

Snarky Puppy is an American jazz fusion band led by bassist Michael League. Founded in 2004, Snarky Puppy combines a variety of jazz idioms, rock, world music, and funk and has won five Grammy Awards – with as many as 20 members in regular rotation. At its core, the band represents the convergence of both black and white American music culture with various accents from around the world. Japan, Argentina, Canada and the United Kingdom, all have representation in the group’s membership. But more than the cultural diversity of the individual players, the defining characteristic of Snarky Puppy’s music is the joy of performing together in the perpetual push to grow creatively.

 

September 30, 2022 saw the release of their 14th album, Empire Central, which earned rave reviews in AllMusic, Jazzwise, and JazzTimes. “Our soundscape has expanded dramatically over the years” says the band’s bassist, Michael League. “When the band started, we were jazzier, brainy and music oriented. Moving into the Dallas scene we became groovier, more emotional, deeper in a sense. We focused more on communicating a clear message, understandable to a listener without dumbing things down.”

 

“Snarky Puppy has always been a band that prioritizes the sound of music,” says League. “On this record the songs ended up being a lot more direct and funkier than those on our previous records. I think it reflects the many moods of the city’s scene”. “Our rule is that it can’t sound like it sounded before” he continues, “the music has to feel like it’s moving somewhere.”

 

Snarky Puppy’s sound now rises like a skyscraper from a 21st century orchestra comprising three guitarists, four keyboardists, two brass, two reeds, a violinist, a bassist, multiple percussionists and drummers. And it’s destined to rise even higher on their upcoming world tour – and their just-added Syracuse show.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

snarkypuppy.com