Introducing Thunderflix — The First All-Metal App Delivering Content in All Forms

CHECK OUT THE THUNDERFLIX SITE HERE!

Born out of the inability to find high-quality, heavy metal to entertain himself as a lifelong music fan, Samuel Douek has created and released the world's very first on-demand library of content that metalheads everywhere will bang their heads to. Enter THUNDERFLIX, Douek's answer to quench a thirst for metal entertainment. A complete library, filled to the brim with documentaries, films, interviews, live concerts, behind-the-scenes features of some of heavy metal's best and brightest, accessible on any device, at any time.

With a fully-subscription based model, THUNDERFLIX will be available worldwide at the very apropos price of $6.66 per month and $66.60 per year. This enables the app to ditch the bootleg and welcome in the crisp visuals of the blood and sweat that go into the creation of any and all things heavy.

Explore and download the app today through the official THUNDERFLIX website, here.

We're not talking about just any ol' bands, by the way. THUNDERFLIX will be granting subscribers with "Making Ofs" with Iron Maiden, directorial debuts of short films featuring Watain, and legendary documentaries on the shock-rock king himself Alice Cooper. This is just a small dip into the massive library of this powerhouse app. Out now, it's time for fans of all music to dive into this first-of-its-kind app. More familiar faces you'll be running into on THUNDERFLIX? Rage Against The Machine, Slipknot, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, and Velvet Revolver just to name a few…

Innovator and acquisition rights specialist Douek puts it simply: "Imagine a Netflix, but all metal." Examining the fan experience, he goes on to explain, "YouTube had stuff plagued with ads. Some are really low resolution… and just not enjoyable..," noting his plan as "THUNDERFLIX to be the main library of official concerts and films that have come out in the last 30+ years. Concerts that only existed on VHS or DVD, even those DVDs we got on the Ltd Edt digipaks with bonus concerts or making ofs." In a world that can be muddled by big business, metalheads can bang their head in approval, as Douek provides everything "from Death Metal to Speed to Black to Thrash and Power and Folk… all metal. It's important people know, THUNDERFLIX is made by metalheads for metalheads. We're not a big corporation, we're metalheads that want to enjoy our concerts and documentaries! We want to pay artists and labels their fair amount. And we want everyone to enjoy it!"

In the name of metal, THUNDERFLIX salutes you!

Edinburgh-based WITHERED HAND presents 'Crippled Love' ahead of 'How To Love', first album in 9 years

“As life-affirming as music gets” ~ The Herald

“Killer melodies … full of warm, woozy sing-song charm”
 ~ 
Rolling Stone

“The UK’s best lyricist” ~ King Creosote

“Beautifully constructed lyrical frameworks... Caledonian gospel”
 ~ MOJO

“Godlike Genius” ~ Justin Currie (Del Amitri)

"Stellar music.. sits perfectly square in the middle of Elliott Smith, Flaming Lips, Guided By Voices and Omaha’s Bright Eyes with a dash of Van Morrison and ‘Rocks’-era Primal Scream" ~ The Spill Magazine

Ahead of his much-anticipated 'How To Love' album, UK folk-rock troubadour Withered Hand presents 'Crippled Love', along with a live acoustic set of this endearing song. This record – his first new music in nine years – will officially be released on April 28 via Reveal Records,

This single follows worldwide support for the lead track 'Waking Up', which has been played heavily on tastemaker stations including BBC 6 Music and Amazing Radio. The radio edit involved a collaboration with producer Mark Freegard (The Breeders, Del Amitri, New Model Army, Lush, Pale Saints), while the video was filmed by Juliana Capes in Portobello, Edinburgh.

Withered Hand is the nom de plume of Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Dan Willson, who originally hails from London. On 'How To Love', Withered Hand continues to live up to his reputation as one of Scotland’s most gifted songwriters.

Produced, recorded and mixed by renowned producer Tony Doogan (Mogwai, David Byrne, Teenage Fanclub, The Twilight Sad, Belle & Sebastian, The Delgados) at Castle of Doom Studios in Glasgow, the new album features guest appearances by King Creosote and Mercury-nominated English songwriter Kathryn Williams.

“Crippled Love' is a sprawling fever dream of a song, slung over a simple groove. This song takes in treasured memories from touring in the USA with Scott Hutchison years ago, hallucinatory adventures on the Pacific Coast Highway, and stirs in all kinds of fuck-ups and realisations I’ve had since," says Dan Willson.

"The chorus/refrain is basically some kind of angelic choir (including two beloved real-life guardian angels: King Creosote and Kathryn Williams) trying to get through our thick zonked-out skulls that only our own love could ever really save us."

“Last night, picking your bones clean in the green room, I dreamed I saw you bleed out on the stage”

Withered Hand's acclaimed 'New Gods' LP (2014) was released on vinyl via Slumberland Records, featuring Scottish luminaries from Belle & Sebastian, Frightened Rabbit and The Vaselines, as well as Pam Berry of seminal 90’s US noisepop band Black Tambourine, propelling the album straight into the charts.

Willson started writing songs and singing in his thirties following the birth of his first child and the death of a close friend. With a wayward tenor and unaffected charm onstage, he has come to be celebrated as a songwriter and lyricist of rare wit and remarkable honesty. With songs picked up by MTV and cult series 'Skins', he's gained a legion of fans including Jarvis Cocker and Rolling Stone USA, who deemed him an Artist to Watch.

As of April 7, 'Crippled Love' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'How To Love' album (out April 28) can also be obtained directly from the artist.

Withered Hand will play UK shows in support of the new album - in Manchester(April 20th), Cardiff (April 21st), London (April 22nd) and Edinburgh (April 28th) - and will perform a full-band live session for Marc Riley (ex The Fall) BBC 6 Music show (April 20th) and BBC Scotland’s Quay Sessions (May 3rd).

CREDITS
Dan Willson - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Malcolm Benzie - Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals
Fraser Hughes - Bass, Backing Vocals
Owen Curtis Williams - Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Peter Liddle - Keyboards
Richard Merchant - Trumpet
Ross McCrae - Trombone
Lynsey Payne - Saxophone
Eva Willson - Backing Vocals
Eugene Willson - Backing Vocals
Produced, recorded and mixed by Tony Doogan at Castle of Doom Studios, Glasgow
(c) Dan Willson (Rough Trade Publishing)

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Americana pioneer Tim Easton presents life-affirming 'Sliver of Light' single, released via Black Mesa Records

"Consistently delivering quality Americana over his thirty-plus-year professional career, which started before the term was even acknowledged... a veteran performer whose best days may still lie ahead" ~ American Songwriter

"Illuminating lyricism" ~ Folk Alley

"A well-seasoned quality. With a gritty yet reassuring voice and clever, laconic and poetic lyrics, Easton has much more going on than many of today’s roots-rockers. After all, as a musical nomad, he certainly has put more miles behind him than most contemporaries" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Since debuting in the late '90s as part of the burgeoning alt-country movement, American singer/songwriter Tim Easton has established himself as first-rate storyteller, recording a series of warmly crafted albums in the 2000s for New West Records that combined engaging and thoughtful lyricism with rugged folk, rock, and roots music traditions" ~ AllMusic

'Every track is a distinct story beautifully told" ~ Americana UK

Nashville-based songwriter Tim Easton presents ‘Sliver of Light’, a song that lives in the category of powerlessness over the behavior of others. Literally inspired by a personal event and the thin line that exists between life and death, this single is released via Oklahoma-based Black Mesa Records. The accompanying video, directed by Jamey Wood, was filmed in Pegram, Tennessee.

A mainstay of American roots music for more than 20 years, Tim Easton creates songs for the Great American Songbook. With reverence for the past and an outlook toward the future, Easton is easily among the greatest songwriters of our time. Pulling from a wide range of influences, his compositions lead you on a journey that blurs the lines between folk, blues, Americana and workingman's rock & roll.

Penned with hope, ‘Sliver of Light’ finds him focusing on the present in the realization of how quickly and abruptly things can end. An organic offering, this song showcases his abilities as a songwriter and performer, and the breadth of his inspiration.

“I wrote the lyrics on a Dutch train during a European tour. I had just heard tough news from home. A friend who had fallen down was suddenly on life support. The words poured out fast and, when I arrived at my hotel, I immediately set the lyrics to music. Once back home in Nashville, the recording session was equally charged and completed in a few hours. Take one was the keeper track with me singing and playing guitar along with the band while a friend filmed us recording. Overdubs were added with some percussion, Wurlitzer keyboard and harmony vocals to complete a song that is two-thirds observation and experience and one-third baseball prayers,” says Tim Easton.

Years before Americana music was recognized at the Grammy Awards with its own category, Tim Easton helped pioneer the genre's mix of classic inspiration and contemporary interpretation, writing songs shaped by forebearers such as Doc Watson, Bob Dylan, John Prine and John Hiatt, while moving forward with the modern world.

Born near the Niagara River and raised in upstate New York, Tim Easton spent his formative years in Tokyo, Japan and Akron, Ohio. Traveling early and often, he learned the ways of the road and rails, spending seven years as a modern-day troubadour, making his way around Europe, playing the streets and clubs, living in Paris, London, Madrid, Prague, Dublin and wherever he laid his hat. Here, he developed his songwriting style – folk-based storytelling and personal traveling tales, often peppered with bold confessions or "tell it as it is" reality. Rolling Stone Magazine praised him as "having a novelist's sense of humanity."

“There is a certain helplessness that is involved with the friends and family of people who are in active addiction that is never easy to understand. I have been in this frustrating place before, and all I have is songwriting to help me deal with it. Sometimes we are simply unable to help people get well. May this song bring comfort to those who are right on the edge, barely hanging on. You are not alone,” says Easton.

With 10 critically acclaimed solo albums to date, Tim Easton has had a burgeoning career that has seen him tour the world, perform with music legends, such as Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, Townes Van Zandt and Kris Kristofferson, and recording with many equally talented musicians (his 2001 album ‘The Truth About Us’ featured three-fourths of Wilco).

His tenth album ‘You Don't Really Know Me’ (2020) was released by Black Mesa Records and will be followed in 2023 by several vinyl re-presses – ‘Not Cool’ and Easton's solo debut ‘Special 20’. This builds on a steady wave of great music from Easton, including North American Songwriter Volume 1 & 2, a 20-song project entailing the start of a series featuring acoustic recordings of favorite songs from Easton’s vast catalog of original material.

As of April 14, ‘Sliver of Light’ will be available across fine digital platforms, including Apple MusicSpotify and Bandcamp. More info about upcoming tour dates can be found at www.timeaston.com 

CREDITS
Written by Tim Easton
Recorded at Cartoon Moon Studios in Nashville, TN
Produced by T. Easton & Gabe Masterson
Engineered, mixed by G. Masterson
Mastered by Alex McCollough at True East Mastering
Tim Easton - acoustic guitar, vocals
Kevin Nolan - electric guitar, wurlitzer, organ
Matt Nolan - drums & percussion
Tommy Scifres - bass
Coralee - harmony vocals
Video filmed and directed by Jamey Wood
Released on Black Mesa Records


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ENFORCER - Release Second Single 'Nostalgia' + New Music Video

ENFORCER has returned with an exciting surprise, just three weeks prior to the release of their new album Nostalgia. True to the album's name, the talented Swedes have crafted an unforgettable experience that transports their fans on a captivating journey through time. Specifically, they take their listeners back to the glorious 80s, an era that holds a special place in the hearts of every heavy metal enthusiast.
 
The band is thrilled to present Experience Nostalgia, a virtual room that immerses metal fans in the sights, sounds, and sensations of the 80s, invoking waves of nostalgia in all who venture inside. This digital world is based on the band's own inspirations, featuring a wealth of captivating content that is sure transport visitors back to that era.
 
The virtual room itself is a representation of a typical metal fan's bedroom from the 80s, overflowing with classic items that were essential back then. The remarkable feature of this experience is that items can be explored, revealing a treasure trove of exclusive content from ENFORCERExperience Nostalgia will prepare fans, as well as the entire metal community, for the upcoming album Nostalgia.

Be a part of Experience Nostalgia here: http://nblast.de/EnforcerNostalgia

ENFORCER's Olof Wikstrand comments:
“We’re excited to show you a virtual experience full of our inspiration and memories. Welcome in!"

Previously, the band already released two singles of the upcoming album Nostalgia. Both singles 'Coming Alive' and title track 'Nostalgia' are accompanied by a music video. Watch or stream the singles below:

Listen to the latest single 'Nostalgia' here: https://enforcer.bfan.link/nostalgia-single.ema
Listen to 'Coming Alive' here: https://enforcer.bfan.link/coming-alive.ema
Watch the video for 'Nostalgia' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhfrJAPbOCY
Watch the video for 'Coming Alive' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjm4OyFrGY0

Pre-order or pre-save the new album Nostalgia here:
https://enforcer.bfan.link/nostalgia-album.ema

ENFORCER's new album Nostalgia was recorded at Olof and Jonas Wikstrand's own Hvergelmer Studios, where the most recent ENFORCER records also first saw the light of day. All 13 album tracks were captured between October 2020 and February 2022. The entire record was produced, mixed, and engineered by the band. The artwork for Nostalgia is made by Adam Burke. With NostalgiaENFORCER are embracing their speed metal roots, fusing extreme guitar riffing with catchy stadium choruses.

About: Swedish heavy metal band ENFORCER was formed in 2005 by lead vocalist and guitarist Olof Wikstrand. The first two albums Into The Night (2008) and Diamonds(2010) established the band’s loyal fanbase and left a long-lasting imprint in the heavy metal world. With increasing success in the underground scene, ENFORCER led and created a worldwide movement later referred to as ‘the new wave of traditional heavy metal’. In 2012 the Swedes were recognized for their impressive musical repertoire and signed a worldwide record deal with the biggest metal label in the world, Nuclear Blast Records.Since then, the band have released three more studio albums with Death by Fire (2013), From Beyond (2015), and Zenith (2019). To date, ENFORCER have toured the world over, playing the biggest festivals and garnering a global fanbase. The culmination of their tireless work ethic resulting in the release of two live albums, Live By Fire (2015) and Live By Fire II (2021). ENFORCER have proved themselves both live and on record, and in 2023 they stake their place amongst the world’s most renowned heavy metal bands.

ENFORCER is:
Olof Wikstrand | vocals, guitars
Jonas Wikstrand | drums, piano & keyboards
Jonathan Nordwall | guitars
Garth Condit | bass

Morgan Wallen’s ONE NIGHT AT A TIME Stadium Load-In Underway

MORGAN WALLEN ONE NIGHT AT A TIME WORLD TOUR
STADIUM LOAD-IN BEGINS
 
U.S. Leg Kicks-Off w/ Two Nights Beginning Friday, April 14 

at Milwaukee’s American Family Field 
On Heels of Rocking 90,653 Fans in New Zealand and Australia 
 
One Thing At A Time Reaches No. 1 on ARIA Charts, Earning Wallen 

His First Australian Chart Crown; Claims Fifth Straight Week 
Atop the Billboard 200 Chart

With a run of six sold-out shows solidifying his international foothold, Morgan Wallen kicked off his One Night At A Time World Tour on March 15 at New Zealand’s Spark Arena, leaving the New Zealand Herald proclaiming “the atmosphere was electric.” Wallen’s presence in Oceania was met with ecstatic fans screaming his name well before the first verse, as he traversed them through a 26-song setlist opening with his first career No. 1, “Up Down,” before diving into new music off his recently released third studio album, One Thing At A Time (Big Loud/Mercury/Republic) – which reached No. 1 on the New Zealand Top 40 Albums chart following the show.
 
With additional stops at CMC Rocks in Ipswich, QLD; two shows at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney NSW; and two back-to-back nights at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, VIC; Wallen gave 90,653 fans abroad a first glimpse of his massive tour which will span a total of 65 shows and 30 stadium-plays this year. The milestone kickoff was met with another first for Wallen – as One Thing At A Time landed atop the ARIA charts, earning the superstar his first Australian chart crown.
 
One Thing At A Time arrived March 3 as Spotify’s largest streaming debut of any genre in 2023 and the most streamed country album in a single day by a male artist, instantly claiming the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, where it has remained for five consecutive weeks and counting. 
 
Hailed by New York Times as a "hit-stuffed streaming blockbuster,” the album broke multiple records upon its release, as Wallen surpassed Drake to become the artist with the most songs simultaneously charting on the Billboard Hot 100, with all 36 songs atop the chart. The streaming success of the album once again launched Wallen to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Artist 100 all-genre chart for his 11th career week, becoming the only core country artist to simultaneously rule the Artist 100, Hot 100 & Billboard 200 charts.
 
One Thing At A Time has already yielded two No. 1 hits with 10-week No. 1 “You Proof” – the longest No. 1 in Country radio history – and “Thought You Should Know,” which remained at the top of country airplay charts for three consecutive weeks. Current singles “One Thing At A Time” and “Last Night” remain in the top-20-and-climbing on country radio, while “Last Night” continues to see success on pop charts, becoming Wallen’s first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart. Internationally, the album continues to soar, as it reaches its fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, with “Last Night” sitting at No. 1 on the Canadian Top 200 Songs chart.
 
Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour is produced by Live Nation in North America/United Kingdom and Frontier Touring for Australia/New Zealand. It kicked off overseas March 15-25 with shows in New Zealand and Australia with HARDY, and is set to continue stateside beginning April 14 at Milwaukee’s American Family Field with HARDY; hitting New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Boston’s Fenway Park with Parker McCollum. The tour will return overseas this fall with stops in Canada before heading to The O2 in London on Dec. 3. ERNEST and Bailey Zimmerman will support across U.S. and international dates.

Morgan Wallen at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on March 22, 2023 | Photo Credit: Tanner Gallagher

Morgan Wallen 2023 U.S. Tour Dates:
Fri, April 14          Milwaukee, WI                 American Family Field*#  
Sat, April 15         Milwaukee, WI                 American Family Field*#
Thurs, April 20     Louisville, KY                  KFC Yum! Center
Sat, April 22         Oxford, MS                       Vaught-Hemingway Stadium*#
Sun, April 23        Oxford, MS                       Vaught-Hemingway Stadium*+
Thurs, April 27     Grand Rapids, MI             Van Andel Arena
Fri, April 28          Moline, IL                         Vibrant Arena
Sat, April 29         Lincoln, NE                       Pinnacle Bank Arena
Thurs, May 4        Jacksonville, FL                VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Fri, May 5             West Palm Beach, FL        iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat, May 6             Tampa, FL                         MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thurs, May 18       Hershey, PA                      Hersheypark Stadium*
Fri, May 19            East Rutherford, NJ          MetLife Stadium*$  
Sat, May 20           East Rutherford, NJ          MetLife Stadium*$
Wed, May 24         Austin, TX                        Moody Center
Fri, May 26            Houston, TX                     Minute Maid Park*#
Thurs, June 1         Atlanta, GA                      Truist Park*$  
Fri, June 2              Atlanta, GA                      Truist Park*$
Sat, June 3              Panama City Beach, FL   Gulf Coast Jam^
Thurs, June 8          Virginia Beach, VA         Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Fri, June 9              Virginia Beach, VA          Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat, June 10            Myrtle Beach, SC            Carolina Country Music Fest^
Wed, June 14          Pittsburgh, PA                 PNC Park*&  
Thurs, June 15        Pittsburgh, PA                 PNC Park*#
Sat, June 17            Philadelphia, PA              Citizens Bank Park*#
Thurs, June 22        Chicago, IL                     Wrigley Field*#  
Fri, June 23            Chicago, IL                      Wrigley Field*$
Thurs, June 29       Detroit, MI                       Ford Field*#  
Fri, June 30            Detroit, MI                       Ford Field*#
Thurs, July 6          St. Louis, MO                  Busch Stadium*$  
Fri, July 7              St. Louis, MO                   Busch Stadium*$
Fri, July 14            San Diego, CA                 Petco Park*#  
Sat, July 15           San Diego, CA                 Petco Park*#
Wed, July 19         Phoenix, AZ                    Chase Field*#  
Thurs, July 20       Phoenix, AZ                    Chase Field*#
Sat, July 22           Los Angeles, CA             SoFi Stadium*#
Thurs, Aug 3         Detroit Lakes, MN          WE Fest^
Fri, Aug 11            Columbus, OH                Ohio Stadium*%
Sat, Aug 12            Columbus, OH                Ohio Stadium*#
Wed, Aug 16          Boston, MA                    Fenway Park*#
Thurs, Aug 17       Boston, MA                     Fenway Park*# 
Fri, Aug 18            Boston, MA                     Fenway Park*$
Sat, Sept 2             Washington, DC              FedEx Field*$
Sat, Oct 7              Tacoma, WA                    Tacoma Dome


 ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN
Hailed by Billboard for making “his superstar arrival as a touring artist” in 2022, Morgan Wallen recently wrapped his 55-show Dangerous Tour with his first headlining stadium show at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, which saw him shatter attendance records previously held by Elton John and Lady Gaga. Now, the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee who had record-setting shows in 30 venues across the country - with the only country tour nominated for Pollstar’s Major Tour of the Year – is embarking on a massive world tour in 2023. Spanning 30 stadium-plays across 5 countries and 3 continents, plus arenas, amphitheaters and festivals, Wallen’s 65-show 2023 One Night At A Time World Tour will deliver the man The New Yorker dubbed as “the most wanted man in country” to fans worldwide.
 
With over 18.2 billion on-demand streams and eight chart-toppers at Country radio, the East Tennessean’s latest hit “Thought You Should Know,” cowritten with Nicolle Galyon and Miranda Lambert, remained at No. for three consecutive weeks. Recent breakout hit “You Proof” became his fastest climbing single to-date, reaching No. 1 after just 14 weeks and remaining at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a record-breaking ten non-consecutive weeks. Current singles “One Thing At A Time” and “Last Night” remain top-20-and-counting on country airplay charts, as “Last Night” becomes Wallen’s first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1. On the heels of the unparalleled success of his 4x platinum, ACM Album of the Year, Dangerous: The Double Album (Big Loud/Mercury/Republic Records) – which topped 2021's all-genre Billboard 200 Albums year-end chart and notched historical chart status as Billboard’s longest running Top 10 album in history for a solo artist (with 113 total weeks spent in the Top 10, eclipsing Adele’s 21 and Bruce Springsteen’s Born In The USA), Wallen’s 36-song deeply personal third studio album, One Thing At A Time, is available now, where it remains at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts for its fifth consecutive week. With ten career weeks atop the Billboard Artist 100 all-genre charts, $3 from every U.S. ticket sold for the One Night At A Time World Tour will benefit the Morgan Wallen Foundation.

Grand Ole Opry Reveals the Opry NextStage Class of 2023 Featuring Eight Rising Artists

GRAND OLE OPRY REVEALS OPRY NEXTSTAGE CLASS OF 2023

Featuring Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, ERNEST, Chapel Hart, Corey Kent,
Kameron Marlowe, Megan Moroney & Ian Munsick
 

"Opry NextStage Live" Concert to Officially Introduce the Class of 2023 on May 10 in
The Colony, Texas Preceding the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards
in Neighboring Frisco, Texas

Tickets Available for Pre-Sale Starting This Thursday

with General On-Sale Friday HERE

The Grand Ole Opry revealed the newest lineup of artists in its Opry NextStage program, which spotlights country music’s rising talent on the Opry stage and across Opry Entertainment Group platforms. The Opry NextStage Class of 2023 features eight acts: Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, ERNEST, Chapel Hart, Corey Kent, Kameron Marlowe, Megan Moroney and Ian Munsick.
 
The Opry will officially introduce the new NextStage class with an "Opry NextStage Live" concert at Lava Cantina on May 10 at 2:30 p.m. in The Colony, Texas, preceding the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11 in neighboring Frisco, Texas. Tickets will be available through an exclusive pre-sale this Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m. CT. General public on-sale will begin Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m. CT HERE.
 
"Opry NextStage is a testament to the Grand Ole Opry’s longstanding reputation as a trusted curator in Country music and its commitment to nurturing and showcasing exceptional new talent, as it has done for almost a century” said Jordan Pettit, director of artist relations & programming strategy of Opry Entertainment Group. “This year's new artist class, much like previous classes, showcases exceptional creativity across various musical styles, and we are excited to carry on the Opry tradition by introducing this exciting group of rising artists to fans.”
 
For the remainder of the year, the new NextStage artists will receive dedicated support through featured original content, Opry performances and support across select Opry Entertainment platforms, including the Opry, WSM Radio and Circle Network.
 
Since 2019, the NextStage program has introduced new talent to the country music fan base and featured artists such as Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Tenille Townes and Lainey Wilson, who all went on to earn ACM New Male and New Female Artist of the Year trophies the year following their NextStage inclusion. Other NextStage alumni include Priscilla Block, BRELAND, Callista Clark, Travis Denning, Tegan Marie, Niko Moon, Restless Road, Jameson Rodgers, Elvie Shane, Nate Smith, Morgan Wade, Hailey Whitters and Yola.
 
About Opry NextStage
Developed by Opry Entertainment Group and the Grand Ole Opry, Opry NextStage invests in the discovery of new artists with featured original content, an Opry performance and support across the brand’s platforms to help tell their stories and expand their audiences. For nearly a century, the Grand Ole Opry has created opportunities for artists throughout the Country music spectrum to make strong connections with fans and fellow artists – on its stages and across its channels – from terrestrial radio to network television to the digital universe and to Circle Network. The Opry has helped launch the careers of countless artists, including Roy Acuff, Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe and Dolly Parton, to name a few. Award-winning group Little Big Town made its very first public appearance as a group on the Opry stage in 1999, and Carrie Underwood cemented a place in Country music with her first Opry appearance less than two weeks after having been named American Idol in 2005. Audiences around the world look to the Opry to showcase the very best in Country music, and it was with this tradition that Opry NextStage was created. 
 
About the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. The Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM, with Saturday night shows seen on the Circle Network. For more information, visit opry.com.

Omnium Gatherum Share Video for Their Cover of '80s Classic "Maniac" — WATCH // "Slasher" EP Out 6/2💃

SONG APPEARS ON SLASHER EP, WHICH ARRIVES JUNE 2

BAND INVITES FANS TO VOTE ON FUTURE SONG AND STYLE CHOICES

On June 2, Omnium Gatherum will release their new Slasher EP via Century Media Records.
Today, the band has shared its thoroughly metallic cover of the classic '80s dance pop anthem "Maniac" from the Flashdance film.

Watch the video, produced by Coldstore Productions, below .

Vocalist Jukka Pelkonen comments, "This classic pop song is shapeshifting into the Omnium Gatherum style of modern melodic death metal blast. Here is something to dance and headbang to in summertime!"

Guitarist and clean vocalist Markus Vanhala adds, "I heard it from the start with this classic '80s banger — that it had all the usual OG elements there. Our band just had to play this and turn this into an OG song! Get your upcoming summer spiced with this one and it's gonna be a good one!"

The band has also offered fans the opportunity to possibly choose a new track that they might cover. Fans can select a song from a list, as well as a mood and style that this new cover song could have. It will eventually be released in one of their future formats. Take advantage of this fantastic chance by pre-saving the Slasher EP here and pre-ordering Slasher here.

The EP is available in the following formats:
Ltd. CD Digipak
Ltd. Black Vinyl
Ltd. Clear Vinyl
Digital EP

Mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, Slasher is modern melodic death metal of the highest caliber. This 4-track EP not only includes a cover version of the '80s classic "Maniac" but also the first studio recordings with new guitarist Nick Cordle. After 25+ years, Omnium Gatherum proves once again that they're still leading the pack!

OMNIUM GATHERUM ARE:
Jukka Pelkonen — Vocals 
Markus Vanhala — Guitars and Clean Vocals 
Nick Cordle — Guitar 
Aapo Koivisto — Keyboards 
Mikko Kivistö — Bass and Clean Vocals 
Atte Pesonen — Drums

Kvelertak Announce New Album "Endling" Out 9/8 + Share "Krøterveg Te Helvete" Video — WATCH

Your favorite punked-up, black metal-adjacent, classic rock-worshipping Norwegian group KVELERTAK are back! Their new album Endling arrives on September 8 via Rise Records/Petroleum Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for "Krøterveg Te Helvete."

"'Krøterveg Te Helvete' is a celebration of the intolerable levels of hardships of being in a popular rock band in 2023," says Kvelertak.
  
Thematically, the album continues on the path of 2020's critically acclaimed Splid — which received press accolades from Stereogum, MetalSucks, Kerrang!, Revolver, Invisible Oranges, Blabbermouth, Guitar World, and more — by delving further into local lore and legend, though guitarist Vidar Landa summed it up best. "On Endling, we tell the stories of the extinct and dying men and women of Norway. Old and new myths, culture, and rituals come to life — the folklore that doesn't fit a TV series concept. Vikings and trolls are for television. This is the real deal."

 "As the sun fell, at the time when oxen are unyoked, following the trail cut by the footsteps of Rasmus Vardal, the marauders of rock came riding again, screaming Kielland is dead, long live Kielland!," exclaims the band.

Kansas City Melodic Hard Rock Outfit MCHNZ Release New Single “Gravity” via Earache Records

MCHNZ is a melodic hard rock project consisting of frontman, singer/songwriter, Eric Tomes (formerly of Awaiting Eli), guitarist Nic Trotter (formerly of Sidewise and Leo Project), and bassist Carlos Garcia (formerly of Awaiting Eli and OTEP).

These powerhouse musicians have the makings of a Rock juggernaut, with a crushing musical style that gives an ode to alternative music torchbearers like Bring Me The Horizon, Nothing More, I Prevail, and Architects. They capture a unique sound steeped in anthemic choruses, blasting guitar riffs, and electronic pop melodies.

Their new single “Gravity" marks the first official release via Earache Records, one of the longest running and most well known rock and metal record labels in the world. "Gravity" is from the band's upcoming debut album We Are Machines (set to come out late 2023), which was produced by Billboard chart-topping producer Chris Dawson (Seasons After, Saul, GEARS, Shallow Side, Any Given Sin) and mastered by veteran engineer Mike Kalajian.

The group has performed alongside a wide array of artists like Rob Zombie, Shinedown, Papa Roach, Tech N9ne, Killswitch Engage, All That Remains, Trivium, Nonpoint, Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Tantric, and many more. MCHNZ recently performed in their hometown of Kansas City to a sold out crowd at Voodoo-Harrahs casino. This was the band’s first live performance since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world. With a series of dynamic and melodic radio friendly Rock anthems in hand, fans should catch MCHNZ live now, because it is only going to get bigger and better from here.

“'Gravity' is about the feeling you get when you have that special someone in your life and there are moments when you feel like gravity is pulling you together, with the way they look at you and move with you,” says Eric Tomes. “And on the flip side, there are other moments when it feels like anti-gravity takes over and complete chaos happens, but you fight to hang on to those feelings that ultimately brought you together in the first place,” concludes Tomes.

The video for “Gravity” was shot by seasoned director Tom Flynn ( I Prevail, Lamb of God) and is now being featured on Rock Rage Radio.

Watch the new video for "Gravity" below. “Gravity” dropped on all digital platforms on April 7, 2023 and impacts rock radio nationally on April 17, 2023.

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DEVILDRIVER Release Charging New Single, "If Blood is Life", + Music Video

Groove metal kings DEVILDRIVER recently made their triumphant return with part two of their Dealing With Demons saga, their 10th full-length, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II', out May 12, 2023 via Napalm Records. Once again produced and engineered by Steve Evetts with additional engineering from guitarist Mike Spreitzer, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II' is inarguably heavier and relentlessly harsher than its predecessor - as proven last month with bludgeoning debut single, "Through the Depths".

 

Today, DEVILDRIVER have dropped another unrelenting track, entitled "If Blood is Life",plus an action-packed performance music video featuring exclusive footage from their recent US co-headline tour with labelmates Cradle of Filth. The dynamic anthem grips with an unforgettable hook and lead guitar lines, swaying with an undeniable headbang-worthy groove as it shifts between rhythmic passages.

DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara says about "If Blood is Life":

"Shadows of the future, ghosts of your past walking the floor - why do these things haunt us as humans, when we should be focused on the fact that, like the chorus says, 'Time, it waits for no one, Time, it’s worth the taking.' Learn to focus on the now, the here, the present."

Watch the Music Video for “If Blood is Life”

As DEVILDRIVER enter their third decade with nine full-length albums, countless international tours and worldwide renown, they prove more resilient than ever. As the world was upended in 2020, iconic groove metal leaders DEVILDRIVER didn’t pause, releasing the highly-acclaimed first installment of their two-part Dealing With Demonssaga, 'Dealing With Demons I'. Now, as society emerges more hardened and determined than before, so does 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II'. The new album represents celebrated frontman Dez Fafara’s psyche and the final purging of his demons that have long haunted the band’s music.

International media mainstays like Revolver, Metal Hammer, Kerrang and Consequence lauded 'Dealing With Demons I', which debuted at #4 on the US Current Hard Music Albums Chart. Blabbermouth stated, “If the second half of this mammoth endeavor matches the first, this will be remembered as a pivotal moment in the DEVILDRIVERstory.” 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II' doubles down on the brutality - and then some!

If there is any question as to whether DEVILDRIVER is slowing down any time soon, 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II' proves that 20 years into their career, even with their demons in tow – they move forward at the forefront of metal.

Pre-Order 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II' HERE

Track one, “I Have no Pity”, instantly keeps fans guessing with its contrasting, marching rhythmic groove and Dez Fafara’s icy, earworm warnings. The album’s standout production immediately shines, with the track’s thick riffs, haunting leads, room-filling drums and Fafara’s vocal prowess leading the way.

Eerie, insistent “Mantra” drops a wave of melodic aggression on the listener, instantly inducing headbanging with its breakneck pace and occult lyricism. Dynamic tracks like “Nothing Lasts Forever” and “Summoning” cascade with alternating passages of sinister riffage and memorable chants. “Bloodbath” is as brutal as its name suggests, ominously bending and pummeling with immediate aggression, as “It’s a Hard Truth”continues the onslaught, cautioning against delusion amid balanced melodic leads.

Closer anthems, “If Blood is Life” and “This Relationship, Broken”, are the blood-soaked cherries atop 'Dealing With Demons Vol. II', bringing together all of the elements that make DEVILDRIVER the best at their craft.

Dealing With Demons Vol. II' will be available in the following formats:

=> CD Digipak (4 Panels)

=> CD Jewelcase (Signed) - Napalm North American mail order only, limited to 1000

=>1 LP Gatefold Purple

=> 1 LP Gatefold Inkspot Splatter Yellow/Purple/Black with Slipmat - Napalm worldwide mail order only, limited to 500

=> Music Cassette (Yellow Tape/Black Print)-Napalm worldwide mail order only, ltd to 100

=> 2x CD Digipak Dealing With Demons I & Dealing With Demons Vol. II - Napalm European mail order only

=> CD Digipak (4 Panels) + Notebook + Metal Symbol Bundle - Napalm worldwide mail order only

=> Digital Album

DEVILDRIVER are:

Dez Fafara - Vocals

Mike Spreitzer - Guitar

Jon Miller - Bass

Alex Lee - Guitar

Davier Pérez - Drums

Pagan Metal Institution ARKONA Announces Upcoming Album, Kob’, out June 16, 2023 via Napalm Records!

One of the most captivating bands in pagan metal, the adherents of heathen temple ARKONA, have finally announced the upcoming release of their eerie, captivating ninth studio album, Kob’, out June 16, 2023 via Napalm Records. After five years of silence, the band returns with eight ominous new tracks - forming the next chapter in their discography. Painting their music in the light of pagan traditions, Kob’ tells the story of humanity’s descent into the apocalypse.

Today, ARKONA has unveiled the album’s first single and title track, Kob’” (Eng: spell), alongside an impressive occult-inspired music video. Underlined by Masha’s amazing screaming vocals and gloomy soundscapes, the music video tells the story of humanity's push away from the forgotten relics of the past, only to be resurrected and laid to rest.

ARKONA on “Kob’”:

“The song Kob' is the first step of the immersion into the abyss, the step marked by digging the long-buried, forgotten past, primordial evil out of the grave, and the funeral of its resurrector - Humanity. The video provides a visualization of the song, shrouded in the occult darkness of how that all is taking place. Watch it and taste the poisonous fruit of the dark essence of existence.”

Watch the Compelling Music Video for “Kob’”

Pagan metal leaders ARKONA return after five years with intriguing Kob’!

Preparing listeners for the first step into the abyss, the album opener “Izrechenie. Nachalo” (ENG: The Speech. The Beginning) gently takes the listener’s hand, leading them into trancelike realms of ominous whispers and murmuring voices - a recurring motif on the album. Dominated by rhythmic synths and a catchy bassline, “Ugasaya” (ENG: Fadin’ Away) represents the modern era of ARKONA’s pagan roots, as well as the great diversity in their music.

Although Kob’ is dedicated to pagan metal, “Mor”, one of the album’s longest tracks, leans towards black metal - forming the most epic hymn on the album. Not only articulating through lyrics, Masha also sets the tone with her keyboard solo on the emotional “Razryvaya plot' ot bezyskhodnosti bytiya” (ENG: Tearing the flesh owing to the despair of being). While society digs its own grave through wars, religious beliefs and environmental problems, pensive wind instruments and acoustic guitar interludes transform the aggression of deep low growls and fast-paced guitar shredding.

Closing the album with the world’s absolute apocalypse on “Izrechenie. Iskhod” (ENG: The Speech. The Conclusion), Kob’ is deeply rooted in pagan metal stylings of the old days, but offers a modern spirit via its production and variety alike.

ARKONA state about the upcoming album, Kob’:

Kob’ is ARKONA's darkest creation to date. Conceptually, the album describes six steps of the descent into the abyss, where each of the songs is the epitome of every step. We invite everyone to recognize the truth of the Primordial Darkness by plunging gradually into the world of the black reality of Suicidal Humanity through its complete annihilation.”

Get Your Copy of Kob' NOW!

Kob' will be available in the following formats:

=> Ltd. Deluxe Wooden Box (incl. Flag, Patch, Pendant, 6 x Collectors Card) - limited to 300 copies, Napalm Records Shop exclusively

=> Ltd. 2LP Gatefold Black/White Marbled (12" Booklet (20p), Slipmat, Record Butler) - limited to 300 copies, Napalm Records Shop exclusively

=> 2LP Gatefold BLACK

=> 1-CD Digisleeve

=> Digital Album

ARKONA are:

Masha "Scream" - Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion

Sergei "Lazar" - Guitars

Ruslan "Kniaz" - Bass

Vladimir "Volk" - Wind Instruments

Alexander Smirnov - Drums

Ian Munsick Brings the West to the Rest with WHITE BUFFALO, Available Now

IAN MUNSICK BRINGS THE WEST TO THE REST:
SOPHOMORE ALBUM WHITE BUFFALO OUT NOW, LISTEN
HERE

“White Buffalo” OMV Premieres Today Across All CMT Platforms,
Paramount Billboards in Times Square


Flagship Track "Long Live Cowgirls" Receives RIAA Gold Certification
with Nearly 100 Million Global Streams and Counting

Wyoming native Ian Munsick is spreading the Rocky Mountain gospel with the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album White Buffalo, out now (stream / purchase HERE). With 18 tracks that all credit Munsick as a co-writer and co-producer, White Buffalo is an ode to his homeland and serves as a raw, untamed depiction of the American West. 

“All I’ve ever wanted to do as a country music artist is represent the West,” Munsick shared. “The land, people, stories and culture are all what give me endless inspiration to create music. I started writing the songs for White Buffalo three years ago. I’d never been so eager to write, and a big factor in that excitement was the way you all responded to my last album, Coyote Cry. But this time, I really wanted to transport all five of your senses to where I was born and raised. I hope you smell the alfalfa pastures, taste the crack-of-dawn Folgers coffee, feel the numbing waters of the Blackfoot river, hear the summer wind blowing through the Indian Paintbrush and, finally, see the White Buffalo wandering through the Wyoming prairie. This album is for the West… thank you for letting me take you there.”

The official music video for the album’s title track premiered today across all CMT platforms and the Paramount billboards in Times Square. Shot at Diamond Cross Ranch in Jackson Hole, the video underscores the expansive Wyoming landscape and lifestyle. Munsick, who has been vocal about the influence of Native Americans on his upbringing and the larger western culture, shined the spotlight on friends Stephen YellowtailDougie Hall and Sammy Jo Bird. Watch the video, directed by Cam MackeyHERE.
 
Fans joined the high-energy entertainer in downtown Nashville last night for a pop-up show and live stream at Ole Red in partnership with Circle. He performed songs from the new album including “More Than Me,” “Dig” and his viral smash “Long Live Cowgirls” to a packed house. Check out the livestream HERE. The flagship track from White Buffalo, “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) has topped SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown and accumulated nearly 100 million global streams, recently becoming Munsick's first career RIAA Gold-certified single. The album also features country legend Vince Gill on “Field of Dreams” (listen HERE).    
 
Munsick will head back on the road for his headlining Long Live Cowgirls Tour on April 14 and will continue into May, including his first arena shows. The remaining stops feature Ned LeDoux, Ryan Charles, 49 Winchester, Ashland Craft and The Munsick Boys on select dates. He will also hit Stagecoach Festival on April 28 before heading to Nashville, TN for his sold-out, headlining debut at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium on May 16. 

Produced by Jeremy Spillman and Ian Munsick
*Produced by David Ryan Harris, Dave Villa and Ian Munsick
**Produced by Chris LaCorte and Ian Munsick
***Produced by Ian Munsick
^Produced by Ian Munsick and Jared Conrad
^^Produced by Dave Villa and Ian Munsick
†Produced by Ian Munsick and Phil O’Donnell
††Produced by Ben Simonetti and Ian Munsick
 
Long Live Cowgirls 2023 Tour + More:
April 14 // Clive, IA // Horizon Events Center#
April 15 // Ralston, NE // Liberty First Credit Union Arena#
April 25 // Tucson, AZ // Rialto Theatre$+
April 26 // Tempe, AZ // Marquee Theatre$
April 28 // Indio, CA // Stagecoach Festival^
May 4 // Billings, MT // First Interstate Arena at MetraPark#@
May 6 // Denver, CO // Mission Ballroom#
May 16 // Nashville, TN // Ryman Auditorium#
Aug. 13 // Atlanta, GA // Buckhead Theatre *rescheduled from March 16
 
#With Ned LeDoux
$With Ryan Charles
+With 49 Winchester
^Festival date
†With Ashland Craft
@With The Munsick Boys
  
About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick is painting a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo, out now. The 18-track album spans unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun. It builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Over the past three years, the 29-year-old has accumulated nearly 450 MILLION global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and more. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson. Beyond his noteworthy professional accomplishments, he has also become both a husband and a father. Now the Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown and was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022. Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. 

Buckcherry Drop "Let's Get Wild — LISTEN!

Following the March release of "Good Time," the first track and video from the upcoming Buckcherry album Vol. 10, the band today releases on all platforms the song "Lets Get Wild," written by vocalist Josh Todd, guitarist Stevie D., and producer Marti Frederiksen.  

A visualizer for the song can be found below. 
 
Vol. 10 is currently available for preorder in North America from Round Hill Records; in Japan from Sony Music Japan; and the remainder of the world from Earache Records.

After a successful month long tour with Skid Row, the band today announces the first leg of their summer tour. The band will tour all summer before beginning a second leg of shows with Skid Row in September. 
 
All current shows are listed below.

 BUCKCHERRY ON TOUR:
4/28 — Leesburg, FL — Leesburg Bikefest
4/29 — Fayetteville, NC — Fayetteville Dogwood Festival 
4/30 — Birmingham, AL — Zydeco 
5/2 — Chattanooga, TN — Barrelhouse Ballroom 
5/4 — Panama City Beach, FL — Thunder Bike Fest 
5/5 — Biloxi, MS — IP Casino Resort and Spa 
5/6 — Pocola, OK — Tri State Speedway
5/26 — Louisville, KY — The Jefferson
5/27 — Osage Beach, MO — High Tide
5/28 — Wichita, KS — Wave
5/30 — Kearney, NE — Joes at the Depot
6/1 — Arnolds Park, IA — Captains Getaway
6/2 — Dubuque, IA — Q Casino
6/3 — Manhattan, KS — The Hat
6/4 — Colorado Springs, CO — Sunshine Theatre
6/6 — Roswell, NM — The Liberty
6/7 — Flagstaff, AZ — Orpheum Theatre
6/9 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
6/10 — Lincoln, CA — The Venue @ Thunder Valley Casino Resort — With Tesla 
6/16 — Broken Bow, OK — Hochatown Saloon
6/17 — Pittsburgh, KS — Kansas Crossing Casino
6/18 — West Plaines, MO — The Oasis 
6/20 — Ft. Smith, AR — Temple Live
6/21 — Murfreesboro, TN — Hop Springs
6/23 — Renfro Valley, KY — Renfro Valley OBT
6/24 — Johnstown, PA — Thunder in the Valley
6/25 — Peterborough, ON — The Venue
6/27 — Moncton, NB — Tide and Boar
6/28 — Summerside, PEI — Harbourfront Theatre
6/29 — Halifax, NS — Marquee Ballroom
7/1 — Ottawa, ON — The Brass Monkey
7/3 — Thorold, ON — Moose and Goose
7/4 — London, ON — London Music Hall
7/5 — Oshawa, ON — Biltmore Theatre
7/7 — Detroit, MI — Funfest
7/8 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest — With Tesla
7/9 — Wisconsin Dells, WI — Crystal Grand Music Theatre


WITH SKID ROW:
8/31 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
9/2 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
9/3 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma**
9/4 — Springfield, IL — Boondocks**
9/6 — Huber Heights, OH — Rose Music Center
9/8 — Montclair, NJ- Wellmont Theater
9/9 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
9/10 — Lynn, MA — Lynn Auditorium
9/12 — Portland, ME — State Theatre
9/13 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
9/15 — Paducah, KY — Carson Center
9/16 — Cleveland, OH — MGM Northfield Park
9/19 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt
9/20 — Joliet, IL — Rialto Square Theatre
9/22 — Welch, MN — Island Event Center
9/23 — Fort Yates, ND — Prairie Knights Casino*
9/24 — Deadwood, SD — Deadwood Mountain Grand Casino
**Buckcherry Solo

The Devil Wears Prada Team Up With Dance Artists Excision + Wooli for "Reasons"

"Reasons" from Excision, Wooli, and The Devil Wears Prada is out Now. Listen here.

This track combines Excision's domineering dubstep sounds with Wooli's signature melodic bass underneath The Devil Wears Prada's soaring metalcore vocals. Longtime friends Excision and Wooli have worked together many times in the past, including their recent collaboration "Titans" and "Name Drop." 

This is their first time working with The Devil Wears Prada, and it came together flawlessly, meeting in the middle between emotional rock instrumentals, aggressive electronics, and a memorable topline — something fans from all of those worlds will appreciate. There has always been a clear connection between electronic and metal music, from the percussion builds to the headbanging moshpits, and the come-as-you-are attitude of the crowd. With dedicated fanbases across both genres, "Reasons" has unlimited potential.

With over a decade of experience, Excision has established a well-respected bass mecca. His discography spans five full-length studio albums, five EPs, over 30 singles, and numerous fan-favorite mixes, all of which have collectively amassed over 100 million streams. Excision has performed to massive crowds at EDC Las Vegas five years in a row, has headlined festivals across the globe including Shambhala, Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, and many others, and has consistently toured for nearly 10 years. He's spent the majority of his career being a leader and innovator in the bass music scene, continuously pushing the boundaries of heavy bass and production, championing an unmatched dedication to his craft and the fan experience within the genre. He's helped build an engaged community through his multiple annual festivals, Lost Lands, Bass Canyon, and Paradise Blue.

Wooli's mammoth-sized bass music twists harmonic sounds into a grimy discography of varying tastes. Blending icy compositions with fiery drops, his prehistoric mark captures millions of listeners through immersive performances and heavy bass. He boasts a dynamic suite of releases spanning Monstercat, Never Say Die, Ophelia and Subsidia Records. Wooli's monumental performances draw religious crowds at festival stages like EDC Las Vegas, Lollapalooza, Lost Lands, and more, and his 2021-22 Destination Tour spanned 32 dates across North America’s biggest cities, solidifying his place as a leader within the scene. From primeval performances to melodic masterpieces, Wooli is commanding bass music's future as one of this generation's most compelling acts.

Contrast gives art dimension. The juxtaposition of two seemingly disparate elements sparks friction, bringing life to any canvas. The Devil Wears Prada rely on contrast as they nimbly balance metallic turbulence, hardcore spirit, provocatively eloquent lyricism, and melodic exorcism. In between these opposing extremes, the band have fashioned an ever-evolving signature style buttressed by layers of sonic hues. The group has had consistent album chart success, with six consecutive Top 5 debuts on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart between 2011 and 2021. The Devil Wears Prada released their 8th album, Color Decay, in September of 2022 and have already garnered millions of streams. Over the last 15+ years, The Devil Wears Prada have cemented themselves in the metal scene, and have demonstrated a clear ability and talent to continue innovating and growing with their fans.

"For this one, we wanted to bring together the heavy bass that our fans love with the raw energy of metal-influenced vocals. It was awesome working with Wooli and The Devil Wears Prada on this cross-genre collab," states Excision.

"Excision and I originally started this a while ago and knew we needed a band like The Devil Wears Prada on it," says Wooli. "This was my first time working with a band and I am extremely pleased with how this came along. Working with The Devil Wears Prada was an incredible experience. They are insanely talented writers and artists. I'm super excited for this one to come out!"

The Devil Wears Prada offers, "When Excision and Wooli approached us about working together on a song, we were so stoked for the opportunity to dive into uncharted territory for The Devil Wears Prada. It was fun injecting the lyrical and musical flavors from [the 2022 album] Color Decay onto an EDM track, and the emotional and aggressive nature of our sound fit perfectly with their mastery of modern bass music."

The Devil Wears Prada — Mike Hranica [vocals], Jeremy DePoyster [vocals, guitar], Mason Nagy [bass], Kyle Sipress [guitar], Jonathan Gering [keys, synthesizers], and Giuseppe Capolupo [drums] —will release the deluxe edition of their eighth album Color Decay, which arrives May 5 via Solid State. Pre-order it here.

The expanded version will be available digitally and on vinyl. It will include 10 additional tracks — a treasure trove that features two new songs, acoustic versions of Color Decay favorites, live renditions, and remixes. Collectors, rejoice! The band previously shared the video for the new track "Reaching." Watch it here.

EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT Unleashes a Brutal Sci-Fi Apocalypse with New Album 'Dehumanization Protocol' and Single 'CORPSEPIT'

Minsk slamming death metal overlords, EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT, have announced their new album 'Dehumanization Protocol' today, which will be released on May 5th via Unique Leader Records with pre-orders being available HERE. Accompanying the news is the release of brand new single "CORPSEPIT" and it's official music video. Stream the new track HERE and watch the video below.

Speaking on their new single, the band share

"For the second time, at the end of the album, we untie our hands and combine the incompatible. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to meet CORPSEPIT!

The Slamming Brutal Death Metal genre has long gone beyond its limits. We have proven to ourselves that we are capable of creating it, and most importantly - showing it in our vision. From the third album onwards, we allow ourselves to show our character and musical ideas, mixing SBDM with other styles.

This composition has long been in the making, and now it has found its place. This is a gift for our fans, whose huge support constantly pushes us forward. Many are already calling it the best track from the album and suggesting that we should continue to develop in this style. But one thing is for sure, Slamming Brutal Death Metal will always be the heart of Extermination Dismemberment."

10 years in the making, EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT's new album 'Dehumanization Protocol' is more than just a collection of songs. Just like the band's previous two albums it weaves a complete and enthralling story. This time the plot revolves around the total annihilation of the planet's surface by artificial intelligence. Machines that once served humanity have now turned on its creators, declaring all living human beings as infection and requiring human blood as their fuel. Each track on the album tells an equally important part of this story, painting a vivid picture of the destruction and chaos wrought by these merciless machines.

What sets 'Dehumanization Protocol' apart from the bands other albums is the incorporation of new elements into their signature style, creating a unique flavor of robotic Slamming Brutal Death Metal that perfectly reflects the album's plot. Listeners will be thrilled by the sounds of diesel engines, tank tracks, and the robotic voices. The cries of dying people in despair will send shivers down your spine. Combined with apocalyptic orchestrations, it allows the listener to dive head first into the atmosphere of the horrific end of the world.

Speaking on the album, Extermination Dismemberment warn

"The world as you know it is ending. Your death will be as miserable and insignificant as your life was. From now on you’re nothing but a blood source for the machines, a resource. Run if you want. Resistance is futile. Destruction is inevitable. Dehumanization Protocol has been activated."

Extermination Dismemberment will be touring North America during May and June this year as part of the "Ingesting America Tour " with Ingested, Devourment and Organetomy. Full routing below. For tickets and more info, head HERE.

INGESTING NORTH AMERICA TOUR

5/04 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Monarch

5/05 Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's

5/06 Baltimore, MD - Soundstage

5/07 Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819

5/09 Miami, FL - Gramps

5/10 Orlando, FL - Conduit

5/11 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Hell)

5/12 Nashville, TN - The End

5/13 Little Rock, AR - Rev Room

5/14 Ft. Worth, TX – Rigdlea Room

5/16 Houston, TX - Scout Bar

5/17 Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live

5/18 Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad

5/19 Mesa, AZ - Nile Underground

5/20 Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction

5/21 San Francisco, CA - Neck Of The Woods

5/23 Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom

5/24 Seattle, WA - El Corazon

5/25 Spokane, WA - The Big Dipper

5/26 Boise, ID - The Shredder

5/27 Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall

5/28 Denver, CO - Roxy Theater

5/30 Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge

5/31 Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

6/01 Cleveland, OH - No Class

6/02 Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground

6/03 Montreal, QC - Foufones Electriques

6/04 Cambridge, MA – Sonia

ABOUT EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT

Belarus's heaviest export, Extermination Dismemberment return with bombastic force on their 3rd album, ‘Dehumanization Protocol’. Since their 2009 beginnings, they have firmly established themselves amongst the most enigmatic bands on the current Slam circuit. Having forged a reputation as one of the most terrifying live acts out there, the band further cement their legacy with the upcoming new album, undoubtedly destined to become a genre classic. 

Extermination Dismemberment are essential listening for fans of Devourment, Ingested and Slaughter to Prevail.

Poppy Makes Triumphant Return To Sumerian Records With New Single 'Church Outfit'

Globally renowned independent record label, Sumerian Records have today announced the triumphant return of musical enigma, Poppy, to her original label home. To celebrate the newly inked deal, Poppy has also released brand new single “Church Outfit” which can be streamed HERE and it’s accompanying music video which can be watched below.

Speaking on his partnership with Poppy and her return to his label, Sumerian Records founder, Ash Avildsen shares

“The only thing more exciting than signing an iconic artist for the first time is signing them again, when they choose to return home. Poppy is a pioneer and lover of music, film, pro-wrestling, the unorthodox and the avant-garde. That is why I believe Sumerian is still the best label in the world for her. We are thrilled to have her back.”

Photo Credit Jesse Draxler

During her initial time as a Sumerian Records artist, Poppy released two albums and an EP - 2020’s break out, I DISAGREE’, 2021’s EAT (NXT SOUNDTRACK) and FLUX. She also became the first ever solo female artist to be nominated for “Best Metal Performance” at the Grammys for her single “BLOODMONEY”. Now, following a brief stint with Lava Records and the release of her EP STAGGER last year, she returns home to Sumerian Records to continue her global domination. 

Look out for more from Poppy coming soon.

ABOUT POPPY

Poppy has no regard for convention, genres, labels, assumptions, or expectations either. Instead, she eclipses all of them in the flames of an intensely uncompromising creative spirit with no rival. By burning everything down and building a vision of her own out of the ashes, she represents a future where high art and high fashion equal subversion of the highest order. Following a quiet grind, she reached critical mass with I Disagree

Beyond tallying 100 million-plus streams, it concluded 2020 on year-end lists by Upset [#1], Revolver, Popbuzz, Kerrang!, and more as she graced the covers of NME, Revolver, Upset, Kerrang!, and Tush. Standout “BLOODMONEY” even garnered a GRAMMY® nod for “Best Metal Performance,” lifting her to rarified air as the “first-ever solo female artist nominated in the category.” At the same time, she electrified the stage at the GRAMMY® Awards.

Throughout 2021, Poppy only maintained her momentum with the EAT (NXT Soundtrack) EP, and Flux (album). She steered the vision entirely—from the aesthetic to personally directing multiple videos. Casting a shadow over multiple forms of media, she has also penned two graphic novels, Genesis One and Poppy’s Inferno, and her short film I’m Poppy premiered at Sundance Film Festival during 2019.

During October 2022, she released Stagger EP, premiering single “FYB” at Reading & Leeds.

It’s an artist’s responsibility to always change,” she leaves off. “I don’t think I’d want to be in my body if I was repeating the same thing over and over again. I’m only competing with myself. I will continue to write the story until I get tired of the book. Then, I’ll write another one.

About Sumerian Records

Since its formation in 2006 by founder and CEO, Ash Avildsen, Sumerian Records has firmly cemented itself as the leading independent label for artists from within the Rock and Alternative genres. Sumerian Records is home to some of modern alternative music’s biggest names including Poppy, Animals As Leaders, Bad Omens, Palaye Royale, Nita Strauss, Sleeping With Sirens, Bones UK and The Smashing Pumpkins. Their hands on, artist-first approach has led to 2 x RIAA Gold certified singles 5.5 billion artist streams, and 4 Grammy nominations. Their sister division, Sumerian Films is also responsible for cult classic film “American Satan” and subsequent smash hit episodic TV sequel “Paradise City”.

NIGHT FISHING Share New Single, "Alone With My Thoughts", + Video

Brutal Panda Records will release 'Live Bait', the debut EP from Denver, CO’s NIGHT FISHING, on April 21st. Comprised of four seasoned Rocky Mountain Road Dogs (members of Call of the Void, Green Druid, Abrams, Muscle Beach), NIGHT FISHINGexist to explore the boundaries of improvisation, mood and structure within the realms of heavy, instrumental sound. Today, they’re revealing the music video for “Alone With My Thoughts,” the record’s second single.

 

Across three tracks and 25+ minutes of fuzzed-out Heavy Psych, hypnotic Krautrock and free-form jazz, NIGHT FISHING seamlessly weave together a melting pot of brain-liquifying sonic euphoria. An experience that could only be formulated live in the studio and within the confines of the moment…NIGHT FISHING is for lovers and will take you where the vibe wants to go.

Watch the video for “Alone With My Thoughts” recorded live in the studio

Drummer Gordon Koch, who also created the album’s trippy artwork via Artificial Intelligence, commented on how the project came together:

NIGHT FISHING is a Heavy Psych/Krautrock improv concept I mulled over during the lockdown period of the initial COVID-19 outbreak. My longtime touring metal band (Call of the Void) had just broken up (December 2019) and my jazz connection had moved out of state so I had no musical prospects while I was held up in my apartment. I wanted to combine elements of improv jazz into a rock format using light song structure to allow for more natural flow of solos, giving each player room to breathe and express themselves. Once the city opened back up a little bit I hit the pavement looking for players. I found 3 friends from the Denver metal scene who were looking for something different and could handle the riffage!

“This EP was recorded live, as both an audio and visual experience, by Chris McNaughton at Rocky Mountain Recorders. We sat in the round with a full camera crew in the studio, led by Alex Pace, to capture the moment and energy, bouncing solos off each other all in one take. I feel like these first songs are a more "live" experience so I wanted the video crew there to allow everyone to join us. We were mostly familiar with all the hits but use a lot of eye contact and musical cues to move things along. This session was a BLAST to record, I think about 4 hours total in the room.”

He elaborated further on their second single “Alone With My Thoughts”, saying:

“This was our first song written as a group that took the NIGHT FISHING idea to fruition. Once we played it live in front of people we knew we had a great formula to expand on.”

'Live Bait' will see an April 21st release on tape, CD and digital formats.

A super limited deluxe, tackle box edition complete with a one-of-a-kind fishing certificate will also be available along with a gently used fishing vessel, limited to 1, for the TRUE DIE-HARDS ONLY!

NIGHT FISHING will be performing a record release show at The Crypt on April 28th in Denver, CO

Pre-Orders are available via Bandcamp HERE and Brutal Panda HERE

About NIGHT FISHING

Four Denver road dogs (Call of the Void, Green Druid, Abrams, Muscle Beach) having a good time in the space of improvisation and slight structure. Heavy psych and Krautrock with jazz rules, a project meant to include both listeners and musicians.

We go where the vibe is pushing us. NIGHT FISHING is for lovers.

NIGHT FISHING are:

Gordon Koch - Drums 

Graham Zander - Guitar 

Zach Amster - Guitar 

Justin Sanderson - Bass

FEUERSCHWANZ – New Album 'Fegefeuer' to be Released on July 7, 2023

Top-charting German force, FEUERSCHWANZ, will release their new studio album, 'Fegefeuer', on July 7, 2023 via Napalm Records! The successor to 2021’s acclaimed 'Memento Mori' (#1 Official German Album Charts) is fully dedicated to metal and thus consistently continues the band's path away from their comedic rock roots of days gone by.

Today, the band has already released the album's first single, "Bastard von Asgard" feat. Eluveitie singer Fabienne Erni (in German!), alongside an official music video - a straight Heavy Metal track in pure FEUERSCHWANZ style! In the official music video, Fabienneembodies the Bastard of Asgard as a shapeshifter who transforms into a real (!) wolf to attack Hauptmann Feuerschwanz. The video ends in an epic battle between Hodi and the Bastard.

FEUERSCHWANZ on "Bastard von Asgard":

"With this song, we pay our rightful tribute to the old gods! It is set in the saga world of the Vikings and deals with end of the world of betrayal and deceit. Odin's son meets Loki's bastard - with vocal support from Fabienne Erni, singer of the folk metal pioneers Eluveite! To do justice to the epic saga, we have turned the speed up to full blast and march toward the end of the world. Ragnarök can come!"

Watch the Official Music Video for “Bastard von Asgard

Formed in 2004, the band has gradually shifted from their roots in comedic medieval folk into a much more serious direction. With the switch to Napalm Records ahead of the release of 'Das Elfte Gebot' (2020), FEUERSCHWANZ set their sights entirely on metal - soon becoming one of the most relevant German bands in the genre today. The band’s enormously successful previous album of original music, 'Memento Mori' (2021), even stormed the official German charts, peaking at #1. On 'Fegefeuer', FEUERSCHWANZ spice up their medieval inspired folk metal with true heavy metal influences!

Get Your Copy of 'Fegefeuer' NOW!

'Fegefeuer' kicks off with outstanding opening track “SGFRD Dragonslayer”. Lyrical references to the legendary Siegfried Dragonslayer combine with heavy riffing and Nordic mythology. Successor “Bastard von Asgard” features beautiful vocals by Eluveitie’s Fabienne Erni. The catchy viking party anthem “Berzerkermode” calls for the listener to join the celebration and “party like a viking”, while the first three tracks, as well as heavy “Highlander”, are best proof of the band’s evolution from comedy rock to metal. Other tracks like the intense title track “Fegefeuer”, Lord of the Rings battle chant Uruk-Hai”and “Die Horde” will be long-time fan favorites.

'Fegefeuer' stays lyrically true to trademark topics, exploring long forgotten legends and heroic battles, and shows off the band’s extraordinary musical skills. The album will be available in various formats, with some containing the live bonus album “Live in Wacken 2022”, which includes a recording of their co-headline show from the holy fields. With their new release, FEUERSCHWANZ clearly confirm their outstanding position at the top of the German metal scene!

'Fegefeuer' will be available in the following formats:

=> Deluxe Box incl 2 CD Madiabook with 40 pages booklet & 2CDs (Fegefeuer & Live In Wacken 2022), resin BIC lighter, letter of indulgence, trading card, flag - strictly limited to 2000 units worldwide, exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder

=> 2-CD Mediabook Bundle incl. 0,5l jug (height 16cm, weight 1kg) & Mediabook, incl 40 pages booklet, 2CDs (Fegefeuer & Live In Wacken 2022) - strictly limited to 500 units worldwide, exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder

=> 3-CD Earbook (Fegefeuer, Live in Wacken 2022, Instrumental) with 48 pages booklet - strictly limited to 1000 units worldwide, exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder and EMP

=> 2-LP Red, Black Marbled Vinyl Gatefold Deluxe Box, incl 2 Vinyl (Fegefeuer & Live in Wacken 2022), 24 pages booklet, cloth bag, Record Butler - strictly limited to 500 units worldwide, exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder and EMP

=> 2-CD Mediabook Bundle incl. patch & Mediabook, incl 40 pages booklet, 2CDs (Fegefeuer & Live In Wacken 2022) - strictly limited to 300 units worldwide, exclusively available via Feuerschwanz Shop, Napalm Records Mailorder and EMP

=> 2-CD Mediabook, incl 40 pages booklet, 2CDs (Fegefeuer & Live In Wacken 2022)

=> 1-LP Gatefold Black

=> 1-CD Jewel Case, incl 24 pages booklet

=> 2-MC Music Cassette Red transparent - strictly limited to 300 units worldwide, exclusively available via Feuerschwanz Shop, Napalm Records Mailorder and EMP

=> Digital Deluxe Album

=> Digital Album

FEUERSCHWANZ are:

Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy

Hauptmann – vocals, guitar

Hodi – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocals

Hans – guitar

Jarne – bass

Rollo – drums

Musch Musch – dance & performance

Myu – dance & performance

Left to Suffer Announce Debut Album 'Feral' out May 12 + Drop New Music Video For "Disappoint Me"

Left to Suffer fans, rejoice! The Atlanta, GA nu-deathcore quintet have today made their triumphant return announcing their highly anticipated debut album, 'Feral' set for release on Friday, May 12. In celebration of the announcement, the band has dropped a new music video for the pummeling track "Disappoint Me" taken from the upcoming full-length. When asked about the inspiration behind the album, Left to Suffer shared:

'Feral' is the culmination of everything that Left to Suffer as a whole has wanted to create since our inception. The visceral aggression is an overall theme throughout this record, and we have never been more proud of a grouping of music thus far in our journey. We all feel like we have strayed away from the norm at some point in our lives and become something that we can’t recognize, thus the birth of 'Feral'.

Pre-save 'Feral' here, stream "Disappoint Me" here and watch the music video below.

See The Band This Month On The

Suffer In Heaven // Suffer In Hell Tour

With Chelsea Grin, Carnifex + Ov Sulfur

Ticket Info HERE

Suffer In Heaven // Suffer In Hell Tour Dates

April 13 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theatre

April 14 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

April 15 - Sacramento, CA @ House Of Spades

April 16 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

April 18 - Salt Lake City @ The Complex

April 19 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater

April 20 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

April 21 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze

April 22 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

April 23 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation

April 25 - Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall

April 26 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall

April 27 - Harrisburg, PA @ HMAC

April 28 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

April 29 - Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre

April 30 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

May 2 - Millvale, PA @ Mr Smalls Theatre

May 3 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre

May 5 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

May 6 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Bamboozle Festival

May 7 - Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club

May 9 - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

May 10 - Orlando, FL @ Level 13

May 12 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 13 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

May 14 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall

May 16 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

May 17 - Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club

BRODEQUIN Re-Issues All Three Full-Lengths via Season of Mist

Brutal death metal outfit BRODEQUIN will be reissuing all three of its full-length records on LP and CD format via Season of Mist! The trilogy of ‘Instruments of Torture’ (2000), ‘Festival of Death’ (2001), and ‘Methods of Execution’ (2004) is a cohesive collection of the relentless, neck breaking brutality that define the Tennessean’s vicious sound. All three albums will be released on May 26, 2023 and can now be pre-ordered HERE.

In the meantime, "Methods of Execution" (2004), "Festival of Death" (2001), and "Instruments of Torture" (2000) are now streaming on all digital platforms!

BRODEQUIN will be performing as part of the Gored in the Heart of Texasfestival, which will take place during the weekend of September 21-23 in Haltom City, TX! The band has also be confirmed for the 2024 edition of Maryland Deathfest! The itinerary can be found below!

BRODEQUIN Live U.S. 2023:
09/21-23: Haltom City, TX @ Gored in the Heart of Texas Fest [TICKETS]

BRODEQUIN Live U.S. 2024:
05/23-26/2024: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Death Fest [TICKETS]

The Brodequin was a French torture instrument used during the Middle Ages designed to destroy the legs of its victims. Enough ferocity was unleashed to not only shatter bone, but reduce the limbs to the point where the marrow would flow from the wounds.

Taking inspiration from this period in history three individuals from Knoxville, TN began composing music based off what was the most brutal of times. Brodequin chose and still uses period woodcuts and simple imagery from the era as a nod to its historical influence and as a way to demonstrate barbarity without the need for generic splatter illustrations that lack substance. This imagery would prove an important aspect of creating the bands unique brand among their peers and Brodequin’s version of brutal death metal. Brodequin is often cited as the band that pioneered the lyrical and visual themes of medieval punishment and torture used by many contemporary bands.

Brodequin’s first offering in 1998 “Instruments of Torture” made an immediate impact on the brutal death metal scene and was followed by another well received album entitled “Festival of Death”. For Brodequin’s third album “Methods of Execution” a new member (Jon Engman) was introduced and their first European appearances took place at Fuck the Commerce (Germany) and Obscene Extreme (Czech Republic). 

After a considerable hiatus Brodequin returned with a 2 song promo released in 2021 entitled “Perpetuation of Suffering”, featuring two of the three original members (Jamie & Mike Bailey) with a new drummer (Brennan Shackelford). With the lineup complete, Brodequin’s new material is among the best they have ever written. Plans are set for a 2023 release through Season of Mist Records.

“…It doesn’t get darker than that. It’s just like this giant mess of darkness. And I also feel that total commitment to what they’re doing.” - Ben Monder Guitarist on David Bowie’s Blackstar

Line up:
Jamie Bailey: Bass/Vocals
Mike Bailey: Guitar
Brennan Shackelford: Drums

Links:
www.brodequinofficial.com
www.facebook.com/brodequinTN
www.brodequin.bandcamp.com
www.instagram.com/brodequintn

Stream/download:
https://orcd.co/brodequin-methods
https://orcd.co/brodequin-festival
https://orcd.co/brodequin-torture

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BrodequinReisssues