MELVINATOR (Eric Melvin of NOFX) Drops New Single "I Believe In Goddess"

April 16, 2023

Melvinator, the punk-meets-EDM project from Eric Melvin - founding member and guitarist of legendary punk rock outfit, NOFX - has dropped brand new single, 'I Believe In Goddess' today. The track is taken from his debut album 'The Rise Of The Melvinator' set for release on May 12th, 2023 via Bottles To The Ground. Stream the new track HERE and pre-order the album HERE.

Speaking on the news of his debut album and the release of "I Believe In Goddess", Eric Melvin shares

“I am so stoked to be announcing ‘I Believe in Goddess’, as the third and final single from my upcoming album Rise of the Melvinator.

The love that I have received for this project has been exhilarating! I’m humbled.

The debut Melvinator album will be dropping soon. Keep an eye to the skies.“

The release of "I Believe In Goddess" follows the release of previous single "Regaining Unconsciousness", released last month along with the news of Melvinator's debut album, 'The Rise of The Melvinator'.

With a packed schedule for 2023, Melvinator has teamed up with long-time friend, bandmate, and label boss Fat Mike as one of the first signings to his new label Bottles To The Ground. With the announcement of "Rise Of The Melvinator", he will offer fans brand new versions of NOFX staples. Produced by Fat Mike and recorded over the course of two years alongside producer Baz The Frenchman (NOFX – The Decline at Red Rocks) and Danny Lohner of Nine Inch Nails, the project continues Eric Melvin’s exploration of the do-it-yourself links between punk rock & EDM.

ABOUT MELVINATOR

Globally renowned guitarist, artist and founding member of punk rock heavyweights NOFX, Eric Melvin needs little introduction.

Adored by fans across the world, Eric Melvin has been at the pinnacle of his career for over 3 decades, playing to hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe each year, selling millions of albums, and sustaining a staggering 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify as part of NOFX.

Outside of his work with NOFX, fans have been eagerly watching Melvin's solo transformation into Producer /DJ for nearly 10 years; beginning with the now legendary "Mosh-Up" collection of mixes on Soundcloud which saw Melvin's entry into the world of mash-ups with short, sharp sets that seamlessly molded together punk rock, hip-hop, EDM & funk - and mixing the likes of NWA with Fugazi & The Circle Jerks!!

Harnessing the parallels between the DIY ethos and energy of punk rock & EDM - over the next few years, Melvin began refining his production skills by bending and blending genres to create a style of music that pays homage to his history whilst lighting a fuse on his future.

The sonic start to this journey came with Melvin's first commercial solo release under the moniker Melvinator, a remix of NOFX track "American Errorist". It now continues with the announcement of the debut, full-length album, The Rise Of The Melvinator.

Expect a groundswell of excitement from all corners of the globe.

This hasn’t been done before...

The Rise of the Melvinator is upon us.

Daniel Morales Releases Remixed & Remastered Album 'DUNNY TUNES' to all major platforms!

April 16, 2023

Daniel Morales, the Venezuelan founder, guitarist, and composer of the instrumental math rock project "Aurora Dream," has released his solo album DUNNY TUNES. The album, which has been remixed and remastered by the renowned Venezuelan engineer Moises D' Bello, blends several different musical styles, including pop, lo-fi, metal, progressive rock, post-rock, math rock, among others, and is presented under Daniel Morales' name as a solo artist.

In March of 2020, Daniel recorded a large number of ideas and material that wasn't used for Aurora Dream, with the goal of releasing a series of 36 short songs on a weekly basis throughout the year. These tracks included original songs as well as covers of his favorite anime songs, and featured fellow internet musicians and friends he had made over the years.

By the end of December 2020, Daniel had compiled all of these short releases into a full-length album, DUNNY TUNES (DEMO VERSION), which became his first full-length release. The album was originally released in December 2020 as a demo through SoundCloud and Bandcamp, but it was recently revisited with the intention of adding additional features and achieving a more accurate sound that better reflected the original vision of the project. As a result, DUNNY TUNES has been re-released on all music platforms. The album was created to provide entertainment to people during the challenging times of COVID-19 lockdown and quarantine, and it was meant to have a "bedroom produced" and nostalgic feel. The project was also heavily inspired by guitarists Buckethead & Ichika Nito.

The album is now available for streaming and download on all major music platforms.

"Releasing solo material is a thrilling experience. It allows you to explore your musical boundaries, showcase your artistic individuality and share your creative side without any limitations. This is why I seized the opportunity to present a more personal and raw side of my music by inviting some talented friends to collaborate on this solo project. There's a certain innocence, purity and imperfection that comes with this release, which reminds me of the early days when I first picked up a guitar and started recording my ideas after high school," says Daniel.

He adds, “The creation of this album was not driven by a specific goal, but rather a fun way to turn unused ideas into short tunes and covers. You'll find a dynamic blend of music styles and genres, making the listening experience all the more diverse. I hope this project inspires you to create and share your own art with the world. I'm sure you have a special story to tell as well."

Album Credits:

Guitars: Daniel Morales
Drums & Bass: Various
Features: Various
Harp on “FORGET”: Gabriela Gutierrez - “Hardcore Harp”

Produced by: Various
Remixed & Remastered by: Moises D’ Bello

Artwork: Angel Olivar (tioahe)
Photography: Gonzalo Casas
Photo Edits: Alejandro Hernández

For More Information Please Visit:

Daniel Morales - Social Media Links:

Hollywood Vampires Share "My Generation (Live In Rio)" Video — WATCH

April 16, 2023

SONG APPEARS ON UPCOMING ALBUM LIVE IN RIO OUT JUNE 2 VIA EARMUSIC

The Hollywood Vampires, the legendary supergroup have shared the video for the new single "My Generation (Live in Rio 2015)." The recording is taken from their groundbreaking performance at the Rock in Rio Festival in 2015 and appears on their first-ever live album Live in Rio, out this June.

Watch the video below.

With "My Generation," Pete Townshend of The Who created a timeless classic in1965. 50 years later, this song is revived by the Hollywood Vampires and performed in front of 100,000 fans. This is rock in its purest form. Known for their incredible energy on stage, this performance is no exception — featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Deep, Joe Perry, Tommy Henriksen, and special guest Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses).

In 2015, the Hollywood Vampires not only released their first album, but also played one of their biggest concerts, which will now be released as their first live album. After this success and the media interest in the ultimate rock group, sold-out concerts, and tours all over the world followed, and finally, in 2019, the second album Rise. Over 50,000 physical units sold, millions of streams, and worldwide cover stories in major magazines later, fans, press, and the band were ready to bring these songs to the stage. Unfortunately, part of the tour had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will finally be made up for this summer. Fittingly, the first live album will be released a few days earlier on June 2.

The new album Live in Rio will be released as CD+DVD Digipak, CD+Blu-ray Digipak, limited + numbered 2LP Gatefold Black, and can be pre-ordered here.

ELEGANT WEAPONS UNLEASH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “DO OR DIE” FROM THE FORTHCOMING ‘HORNS FOR A HALO’ ALBUM, ANNOUNCE LIVE DATES

April 16, 2023

Metal fans are finally getting to hear what the much-talked about new collaboration, Elegant Weapons, sounds like – with the arrival of their latest single, “Do or Die.” Comprised of Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer, and Accept drummer Christopher Williams, “Do or Die” is the second single/video (directed by Lief Thomason) off their forthcoming debut full-length, ‘Horns for a Halo,’ and can be accessed via these links:

https://ew.bfan.link/do-or-die-single

“‘Do or Die’ is a rip roaring track about taking the opportunity and giving it your all,” explains Faulkner. “Take the shot, play the game and do it to the best of your ability. It’s the fastest track on the record and is a blast to play!”

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 lastly, Elegant Weapons will also soon be hitting the road in Europe beginning in June and running through July, which will include performances with Pantera, festival appearances, and also headlining their own shows.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

http://www.elegantweaponsband.com

https://instagram.com/elegantweaponsband

https://www.facebook.com/elegantweaponsband

https://twitter.com/elegantweapons_

https://www.youtube.com/@ElegantWeaponsBand

https://tiktok.com/@elegantweaponsband

Truth & Misdirection: Michael Ray Video Sets The Record Straight

April 16, 2023

When Michael Ray delivered “Get Her Back,” a track from his upcoming Dive Bars & Broken Hearts, he knew he had a song that leaned into the difference between how people feel and how they act. Recognizing that life sometimes stings, the dark-haired traditionalist from the heart of Central Florida also knows that most people don’t have to act on their impulses.

With a line that sidesteps acting out or trafficking in bitter gossip – “I wasn’t raised like that” – the terse power midtempo reflects on how things go wrong and what happens in the aftermath. It’s an exercise in self-awareness and a vocal performance that works a triple entendre from recognition to reflex to rejecting the obvious response. It’s also a masterwork in country music’s ability to misdirect the obvious not just once – clamoring to get the girl back turning into craving retribution – but twice – that desire to strike back cooling to the reality the last thing the singer wants is the person who’s done them wrong.

“I was raised on country songs that turn what you think on its head,” Ray explains. “You think you know what the song’s all about, then you hear the hook – and it’s something completely else. That’s what the greats like Haggard, Cash or Conway were all about. So, when I heard this, the way it flipped the script twice, I knew I had to cut ‘Get Her Back.’ The way it’s written is so tight, and then what Michael Knox did in the studio? The track is so sexy, he really intensifies that sense of what’s going on here...

“And it made me wonder, how could we do a video that has that same kind of ‘think it’s one thing, but it’s actually something else’ kind of appeal? It wouldn’t be easy.”

Enter Spidey Smith, the photographer and director who’s worked with a litany of today’s most barrier pushing stars across genres from Eminem to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Good Charlotte to Cypress Hill to Duran Duran. With a dark, saturated palette and a set of detectives with flashlights, the director behind Ray’s backwater brimstone and business “Holy Water” conjures a storyline that appears one way but is distinctly another.

And at the center of it all, Ray delivers the truth of his song to a wizened, heard-it-all cop in a bare-bones debriefing room with the video running and an observation window that provides a second perspective. Balancing footage of what was and what’s unknown, the ponytailed interrogator leans into the potential suspect’s narrative, weighing his truth as he hands over black and white pictures from the scene of the crime.

Beyond the moments of the former couple’s life together, there are the unknown to both men scenes of the woman with her friends, with her dog, with her phone fraught and incessantly yelling into a voice mail of someone who’s not picking up. It is there that the crux of the video unfolds. As the woman stumbles, Ray is loading a truck with firewood unaware of all that is happening elsewhere – and when he returns the call, there is... no answer.

“Leave it to Spidey to find the edge and the mystery,” Ray says with a laugh. “He understands that place where you want to snap, but then you settle down and you just move on. To be able to find a way of showing how far you can stand from the fire – and still get burned, how you can do the right thing, which sometimes is nothing, and just keep moving? It’s a tough line to walk, but he did. And for everyone who’s ever been in a position of not wanting to look back, well, this clip’s for you.”

About Michael Ray
Forged on the small stages of Florida’s rural communities, Michael Ray has created an impressive foundation. Four No. 1 songs – RIAA Platinum-certified “Think a Little Less,” RIAA Platinum-certified “Whiskey And Rain,” RIAA Gold-certified “Kiss You in the Morning,” RIAA Gold-certified “One That Got Away” -- with over 1 billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents, and over 150 million YouTube views, he is a true country star who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry more than 65 times. Looking to expand his sound, Ray sought out CMA Album of the Year Award-winning producer Michael Knox. The pair have taken his brand of country to a new level for Dive Bars & Broken Hearts, Ray’s six song EP arriving June 23 via Warner Music Nashville. Currently on the road headlining shows through the summer, he’s taking his music where it matters: to the people. For more information, visit MichaelRayMusic.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @MichaelRayMusic and
Facebook.com/MusicMichaelRay.

Joe Bonamassa Puts Fans In The Front Row At Red Rocks With New Live Concert Film, Out Now

April 16, 2023

Blues Rock Star Joe Bonamassa Puts Fans In The Front Row At Red Rocks With Stunning New Live Concert Film Tales of Time

Featuring Groundbreaking Live Renditions From His Critically Acclaimed Studio Album ‘Time Clocks’, Including Fan Favorite “The Heart That Never Waits”

Watch the live performance video of “The Heart That Never Waits” below,
and stream the track here

Buy the ‘Tales Of Time’ BluRay/DVD Now

“A near spiritual experience.” – Classic Rock
“Bonamassa has never sounded better live…” – Rock and Blues Muse
“Needless to say, the playing is flawless…” – Guitarist Magazine

The three-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and 25xBillboardchart-topperJoe Bonamassahas just releasedTales Of Time, a sprawling and expansive live concert film and album shot at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, out today in CD/DVD, CD/BR, vinyl, and digital formats. Hailed as “a near spiritual experience” by Classic Rock Magazine and featuring songs from his latest #1 studio album,Time Clocks,Tales Of Timecaptures a stratospheric performance by the blues-rock titan, as his virtuoso guitar style and unique technique and flair elevate the evening to an almost heavenly high.

To celebrate the release, Bonamassa has shared a clip of “The Heart That Never Waits(Live),” a monumental, 9+ minute rendition of the soulful and emotive standout fromTime Clocks. Featuring Bonamassa's signature guitar skills and powerful vocals, along with a dynamic rhythm section, the lyrics tell the story of a restless heart that cannot wait for love to come, always searching and yearning for a deeper connection. Bonamassa's heartfelt delivery and poignant phrasing capture the essence of the song's message, making it a standout track in his vast discography. Watch the live rendition HERE.

Tales Of Timewas produced by long-time collaborator and producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Journey). “This live show represents our most progressive and largest production to date, focusing on my most ambitious studio album to date,” commented Bonamassa. “My band was a force of nature on this show, and it truly was a special night.” For more information and to pre-order, please visit https://jbonamassa.com/

Bonamassa has just announced a handful of additional performances for 2023. Starting with the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, WA on Friday, May 26th, Bonamassa will wind his way across the west, culminating in a performance at the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO on August 6th. Capping the summer with a previously announced two-night run with Styx and Don Felder in the northeast, Bonamassa will round out the year with performances at the Hertz Arena in Ft. Myers, FL on Friday, December 1st and Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL on Saturday, December 2nd. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/

Cited by Guitar World as “arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Bonamassa is known for taking risks and venturing into uncharted territory throughout his wide-ranging career. His most recent full-length ‘Time Clocks’ marked his most raw, rocking studio album yet, with American Songwriter sharing, “Bonamassa pushes into fresh territory while staying within a blues-based framework,” and “there is more than enough proof in this sprawling set that Bonamassa doesn’t intend to rest on his laurels or take his star status in the blues-rock genre for granted.”

Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman also recently announced Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. Journeyman provides the infrastructure needed to jumpstart the careers of exceptional independent artists, who are too often overlooked by the major labels or concert promoters while circumventing the resistance of typical “gatekeepers” who don’t support indie acts. “I wanted to take what I've had to learn the hard way to create a company that could make navigating this process a little easier,” Bonamassa explains.

For more information on ‘Tales Of Time’ and to purchase tickets to Bonamassa’s upcoming tour, please visit https://jbonamassa.com
Joe Bonamassa – 2023 U.S. Tour Dates
May 26 - Capitol Theatre - Yakima, WA
May 27 - Backroads Blues Festival - Hayden Homes Amphitheatre - Bend, OR*
May 28 - Backroads Blues Festival - Chateau Ste Michelle Winery - Woodinville, WA*
August 2 - Vina Robles Amphitheatre - Paso Robles, CA
August 4 - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
August 5 - Eccles Theater - Salt Lake City, UT
August 6 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
August 12 - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY**
August 13 - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - Bethel, NY**
December 1 - Hertz Arena - Ft. Myers, FL
December 2 - Hard Rock Live - Hollywood, FL

*Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa
**Keeping the Blues Alive presents: Joe Bonamassa & Friends: Styx and Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles

About Joe Bonamassa
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians today. A three-time GRAMMY-nominee, Bonamassa earned his 25th No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart, with his latest studio album ‘Time Clocks.’

Bonamassa earned his third GRAMMY nomination with 2020’s ‘Royal Tea,’ recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The album brought Bonamassa full circle: reconnecting the guitar-slinging kid who stumbled across the best of British-blues in his dad’s vinyl collection to the player he is today. That same year, Bonamassa delivered a groundbreaking live performance from the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, where he played ‘Royal Tea’ in its entirety to over tens of thousands of people across the globe via livestream, recording the full set for the live concert film and album ‘Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman,’ released in 2021.

Bonamassa also runs Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, a non-profit that promotes music education and blues music by funding scholarships and providing music education resources to schools in need. To date, the foundation has provided schools and teachers with over $1 Million and has positively impacted 90,000 students in all 50 states.

Created by Bonamassa and Roy Weisman, Keeping The Blues Alive Records (KTBA Records) has released albums for many artists, including musical icon Dion’s ‘Blues With Friends,’ Chicago Queen of Guitar Joanna Connor’s ‘4801 South Indiana Avenue’ and British Blues-Rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor’s ‘Blues From The Hear Live,’ all of which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, while Blues-legend Larry McCray’s ‘Blues Without You’ debuted at No. 2. Bonamassa plans to produce and release more artists on KTBA Records this year.

Journeyman LLC, the newest endeavor between Bonamassa and his long-time manager Roy Weisman, is a vertically integrated music management, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for great live artists worldwide. After years of perfecting strategies, while building Joe Bonamassa’s career, the company will utilize the same savvy tactics which allowed them to overcome industry barriers that typically held back artists from achieving success. Bonamassa has been keen on using his experience to pay it forward to help other artists navigate the murky industry waters. Consequently, Journeyman sets itself apart in this way as being the true market maker for its artists.

OVERKILL Release Music Video For "Scorched" + Album Out Now!

April 16, 2023

For four decades, OVERKILL have been the trailblazers in producing some of the most signature moments in the world of metal. Today, the New Jersey Thrash legends bludgeon your ears with their twentieth studio album, entitled Scorched via Nuclear Blast Records.

In celebration of the release, the band offers the music video for the title track. Check out the explosive track that encompasses the 35-year history of burnin’ things. Watch "Scorched" here:

Scorched offered a new recording environment as all members were able to record on their own. The mixing of the record was handled by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy. Johnny Rodd helped with producing vocals, and finally, Maor Appelbaum handled the mastering and adding finishing touches. The band returned to artist Travis Smith to create the album cover art.

Scorched is available in the following formats:

CD Jewel
Fluorescent Green Cassette (Limited to 400 worldwide)
Longbox (Limited to 1,000 worldwide)
- CD Jewel
- Button
- Sticker
Double LP
- Black
- Aztec Gold (Limited to 2,500 worldwide)
- Fresh Green (Limited to 1,000 worldwide)
- Trans Amber w. Fluorescent Green

OVERKILL are expanding their reach but don’t be fooled, the band will remain the filthy, massive gutter thrashers that we all know and love.

Order Scorched in the format of your choice here: https://bfan.link/Overkill-Scorched

OVERKILL will be heading overseas this Spring for their "Killfest" European tour supporting the new album. The 14-day trek will kick off on April 13th and feature labelmates and Bay area legends HEATHEN. For the tour, OVERKILL will offer VIP tickets that include the opportunity to hang out with the band and take pictures. Only 20 VIP tickets will be available for each show,

General admission tickets and VIP tickets for the tour can be purchased here: https://overkill.deinetickets.de

The gentlemen of OVERKILL are:
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth - Vocals
D.D. Verni - Bass
Dave Linsk - Lead Guitar
Derek Tailer - Rhythm Guitar
Jason Bittner - Drums

Wallen Celebrates U.S. Tour Kick-Off w/ Record-Setting 39,609 at American Family Field

April 16, 2023

For the second time in his career, Morgan Wallen walked onstage to a stadium full of fans last night (April 14), this time setting the attendance record as 39,609 packed the stands. Soaking in his first of 58 shows in North America this year, on night one of two back-to-back plays at Milwaukee’s MLB American Family Field Wallen’s energy-packed set encapsulated his excitement in returning stateside to once again deliver his hits to the very fans who made them a success.

The tour name pays homage to his third studio album One Thing At A Time, which remains at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, where it has been parked for five consecutive weeks and counting. Hailed by New York Times as a "hit-stuffed streaming blockbuster,” the album continues to break records, the latest surpassing 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 continued stateside with tonight’s show at 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 North American dates.

Morgan Wallen 2023 U.S. Tour Dates:
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. 1 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.

CHASE WRIGHT Releases New Single, "She Ain't Takin Your Call"

April 15, 2023

Indiana-native Chase Wright has gained momentum as a rising singer-songwriter in country music since his debut album Intertwined was released in 2021. Today, the newly engaged father unveils his new song “She Ain’t Takin’ Your Call.” Listen to the track below.

Written by Bobby Pinson, Matt Alderman, Will Weatherly and Tommy Cecil, “She Ain’t Takin’ Your Call” details the frustrations of navigating a relationship with someone whose ex refuses to let go, as Wright cooly delivers the reasons why she’s no longer taking his calls:

She’s busy sippin whiskey with me on my tab
Findin the groove she didn’t know she had
Guess it’s been a minute since she’s laughed like that
Ain’t thinkin about you at all
Looks like she’s cried all her tears
If her heart’s breakin can’t see it from here
Her lips leanin into my kiss up against the wall
That’s why she ain’t takin your call

“I don’t cut a lot of outside songs, but when I heard ‘She Ain’t Takin Your Call’ it said everything I wanted to say in a song,” shares Wright. “It told a story I’d lived in such a cool and energetic way, with an energy I loved.”

Download the lyrics HERE.

Wright most recently released the sure-to-be wedding anthem “Never Loved Before,” which he co-wrote alongside Jeffrey East and Josh Kelley. The song, produced by Jared Keim, premiered exclusively on Taste of Country and left Country Now declaring "he continues to solidify his place in country music."

Wright welcomed his son Ashur Lee with fiancé Brittany Norris in Nov. 2022, leaving the 2023 Pandora and Nash News Artist to Watch reflecting on how much that relationship and becoming a father has taught him about love and partnership. Listen to “Never Loved Before” HERE.

With his headlining Hurt No More Tour officially launched last week, Wright is set to perform 20+ dates across the U.S., including stops with Parmalee and festival plays. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit ChaseWrightMusic.com.

Chase Wright 2023 Tour Dates:
April 14           Macon, GA                  Hargray Capitol Theatre
April 15           Decatur, GA                 Eddie’s Attic
April 20           Boston, MA                 Six String Grill & Stage*
April 21           Lititz, PA Mickey’s Black Box
April 22           West Chester, OH Lori's Roadhouse*
April 26           Des Moines, IA            Wooly's
April 27           Omaha, NE Barnato
April 28           Columbia, MO             Rose Music Hall
June 9              Peoria, IL                     Peoria RiverFront Park
June 10            Nelsonville, OH Black Diamond Music & Arts Festival^
June 21            Great Falls, MT           The Newberry
June 22            Idaho Falls, ID             The Gem
June 24            Cheyenne, WY            Outlaw Saloon
June 29            San Antonio, TX         The Rustic
June 30            Houston, TX The Rustic
July 1 Sanger, TX                   Porter Park
July 12             Nashville, IL Washington County Fair w/ Rodney Atkins^
July 13             Springfield, MO Club Rodeo
July 14             Fisher, IL                     Fisher Community Fair w/ Lonestar^
July 15             Topeka, KS Country Stampede^
Aug. 17 Dewey Beach, DE Rusty Rudder
Aug. 18 Hanover, MD Cancun Cantina
Aug. 19 West Union, WV 2023 Doddridge County Fair^
Sept. 9 Savannah, TN             Catfish Derby & Riverfest^
* With Parmalee
^ Fair/Festival

About Chase Wright:
Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that Wright first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Wright packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. 2022 was a breakout year for the rising star who was recognized by Spotify as a Hot Country Artist to Watch and named among SiriusXM’s Highway Finds class. Most recently, Wright was recognized among Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2023: Country list. Following the 2021 release of his debut album Intertwined, Wright continues to roll out new music with his latest hit “Hurt No More” available to stream everywhere now. In total, fans have streamed his music to the tune of 135 million times.

CAVALERA SIGN TO NUCLEAR BLAST + ANNOUNCE RE-RECORDING OF BESTIAL DEVASTATION & MORBID VISIONS

April 15, 2023

Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of metal legends CAVALERA. Today, the band reveal they re-recorded SEPULTURA's first EP Bestial Devastation and first full-length album Morbid Visions.

Max Cavalera comments, “As we get harder year after year, sometimes you’ve got to go back to where it all started! We re-recorded Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions with the amazing sound of NOW, but with its raw and timeless spirit. The artwork reflects the times we’re living in right now…. Apocalyptic as hell! We also have two new tracks with riffs from those days, remembered by heart.”

Iggor Cavalera states, “I always felt like the recordings of our earlier work didn’t do justice to the way we performed the songs. So, this is a very special moment in our lives that we are very proud to show you real fans our true representation of the amazing records Bestial Devastation & Morbid Visions with an insane visual identity…enjoy and see you all in the pit”

Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation were re-recorded at The Platinum Underground. The albums were produced by Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera while John Aquilino handled the engineering. Arthur Rizk was responsible for the mixing and mastering of both albums. CAVALERA enlisted Eliran Kantor to create the artwork for both albums.

Pre-save Bestial Devastation here: https://cavalera.bfan.link/bestial-devastation

Stay tuned for more information on the 2 re-recordings!

CAVALERA is also proud to announce they are hitting the road this fall on their "Morbid Devastation Tour". The 40-date trek will kick off in Albuquerque and will make its way to Chicago, Houston and Baltimore, and Denver before concluding on October 18th at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Accompanying the brothers on stage will be Igor Amadeus Cavalera (HEALING MAGIC, GO AHEAD AND DIE) fulfilling bass duties and Travis Stone (PIG DESTROYER, DESOLUS) will be supplying lead guitars. EXHUMED and INCITE will be opening the tour package each night.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale next Friday, April 21st at 10 AM local time.
Purchase the tickets here: https://www.cavaleraconspiracy.net/tour

Confirmed dates for the CAVALERA tour are as follows:
8/29 Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
8/31 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
9/1 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
9/2 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
9/3 Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
9/5 Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
9/6 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse
9/7 Danville, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Fest
9/8 Columbus, OH @ The KING of CLUBS
9/9 Cave-In-Rock, IL @ Full Terror Open Air
9/10 St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall
9/12 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
9/14 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
9/15 Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
9/16 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
9/18 El Paso, TX @ RockHouse Bar & Grill
9/19 San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
9/20 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
9/21 Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
9/22 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater
9/23 Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
9/25 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
9/26 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
9/27 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
9/28 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
9/29 Reading, PA @ Reverb
9/30 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
10/1 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
10/2 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
10/5 Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
10/6 Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
10/7 Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater
10/8 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/10 Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
10/11 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
10/12 Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
10/14 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
10/15 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10/17 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
10/18 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

Moodring Share "BLACK_WAVE" Video — WATCH

April 15, 2023

Florida-via-Atlanta alt-metal band MOODRING have shared "BLACK_WAVE," a boiling blend of guitar abrasion, synthetic dissonance, and an unexpectedly euphoric chorus. The video premiered exclusively via CRUNCHYROLL, the world's leading anime streaming service. Watch it below.

"BLACK_WAVE' is a strike of empowerment, each ugly groove and dramatic tonal shift showcasing Moodring's aesthetic evolution: though the sound and visuals are thick and laden with grime, it's crystal clear that Moodring are writing their own playbook. The first new music since last year's debut full length Stargazer, "BLACK_WAVE" finds Moodring putting darkness and aggression on speed dial. The track is a must-listen for fans of Turnstile, LOATHE, and Deftones.

"This song stems from a dark place — a narrator trapped inside a nihilistic headspace, who is driven to take over, control, and torture another," shares singer Hunter Young. "The 'black wave' is the dark voice inside us all, the hidden thoughts that can't be spoken of; demons of the taboo that threaten to unleash and destroy the thin fabrics of morality and perceived 'normalcy.'"

Come get lost in the black wave, if you dare.

ABOUT MOODRING:
Moodring previously released the full length album Stargazer in June 2021. The album was soaked and splattered with shades of crimson, black, and blue. It explored themes of pain and loss, sex and addiction, love and death against a gloriously patchwork musical backdrop. Moodring mix swaths of moody, '90s grunge and thunderous, '00s hard rock into a unique and unforgettable sonic blend. Ultimately, Stargazer served as a sonic document about letting go and giving in — letting go of trauma and pain and giving into temptation, vices, and the void.

MÖRK GRYNING Kicks Off U.S. Live Shows, Performing at Metal Threat Fest

April 15, 2023

Legendary Swedish black metal formation MÖRK GRYNING is returning to American soil just one year after they annihilated the country for the first time ever! The band will be performing the elite Metal Threat Fest in Lombard, IL tomorrow, April 13. The set will be followed by two headlining dates in Los Angeles, CA and Tempe, AZ. The full run of dates and tickets can be found below!

MÖRK GRYNING is supporting their recently released and long-awaited opus, 'Hinsides Vrede,' which was named one of the best albums of 2020 via Metal Insider, Chicago Music Guide's "Global Music Podcast," The Terminus Podcast, Teeth of the Divine, and others!

The album can be streamed, downloaded, and purchased HERE.

Moreover, MÖRK GRYNING has reissued four of their previous full-length albums in vinyl and digipak formats, including their seminal debut record. The following records are now available HERE.
'Tusen år har gått…' (1995)
'Return Fire' (1997)
'Maelstrom Chaos' (2001)
'Pieces Of Primal Expressionism (2003)

MORK GRYNING U.S. Live Dates: (w/ Witchmaster):
04/13: Lombard, IL @ Metal Threat Fest [TICKETS]
04/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood [TICKETS]
04/15: Tempe, AZ @ Metalheads Clubhouse [TICKETS]

After fifteen years of slumber, Swedish black metal cult MÖRK GRYNING have awakened to unleash their fury upon the masses with their deadly new album Hinsides Vrede. Translating into “otherworldly wrath” or “wrath of the world beyond,” Hinsides Vrede represents the impending doom of a world coming undone at its seams. The quintet temper their deathly assault with their signature melodic edge, and with recall the halcyon days of Swedish extremity. The comeback of MÖRK GRYNING is complete, and Hinsides Vrede opens up a deadly new chapter in their evolving legacy.

Founded in 1993 in Stockholm, MÖRK GRYNING were among the incipient purveyors of the melodic black and death metal scene. In May 1995, founding members Goth Gorgon and Draakh Khimera entered the Unisound Studios to record their now legendary debut album Tusen År Har Gått, produced by legend Dan Swanö (OPETH , DARK FUNERAL, DISSECTION , etc.) The haunting and melodic offering quickly gained attention among the cult of the underground, solidying their place among black metal’s clandestine elite.

The arrival of guitarist Avathar in 1999 further defined the band’s sound, adding further dimension with icy solos. The three-piece later traveled to famous Grieghallen Studios in Bergen, Norway to finish their third full-length, Maelstrom Chaos, which produced by Pytten (MAYHEM, BURZUM, EMPEROR).

In early 2003, MÖRK GRYNING entered the Dug Out Studio (MESHUGGAH, DEVIN TOWNSEND, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) with producers David Bergstrand and Örjan Örnkloo. Never shy to reinvent themselves, the aptly titled Pieces of Primal Expressionism reshaped the band entirely. The record put forth a daring grandiosity of dissonant harmony that had previously been unexplored in MÖRK GRYNING’s prior efforts.

By the time of the release of the band’s self-titled full-length in 2005, MÖRK GRYNING seemingly disbanded for good. Fans likely did not expect a second act after the band’s grand finale, however, the flames of chaos were reignited in 2017 when the band performed a rare and long-overdue anniversary set at Party San Open Air. Following appearances across Europe on the festival circuit, founding members Goth Gorgon, Draakh Kimera and Avatar reunited for real and MÖRK GRYNING signed a new deal with Season of Mist.

With Hinsides Vrede, MÖRK GRYNING have rediscovered the synergy they had while writing their legendary debut record and have returned to their foundations. Yet, by striving to reinvent themselves with every record, the long-awaited comeback of the band is by no means a reiteration of a glorious musical past, but is still certain to appease both old and new fans alike.

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/mork-gryning-vrede

Genre: Melodic black metal

Photographer: Peter Wendin

Recording studio: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren

Producer / sound engineer, mixing and mastering: Wing Studios, Sverker Widgren

Line-up:
Draakh Kimera – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Drums
Goth Gorgon – Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Avathar – Lead Guitar

Recording line-up:
Draakh Kimera: Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Drums, Keyboards
Goth Gorgon: Bass, Lead Guitar, Backing vocals, Lead vocals on “Black Spirit”, Keyboards
Avathar: Lead Guitar
C-G: Drums on “Fältherren” & “Black Spirit”
Aeon: Backing Vocals, Piano on “For Those Departed” & “On The Elysian Fields”

Guest musicians:
Laura Ute: Vocals on “Black Spirit”

Live members:
C-G – Drums
Aeon – Keyboards

For more on MÖRK GRYNING, visit the band's official FACEBOOK, BANDCAMP, and INSTAGRAM.

For more on SEASON OF MIST artists, visit our official WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, and TWITTER.

Chase Rice Brings 'I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell' to Sold-Out Ryman Auditorium

April 15, 2023

One of Country music's few Diamond-certified songwriters, Chase Rice brought his critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell to the sold-out Ryman Auditorium last night, April 11, playing all 13 songs off the new project along with his decade-plus catalog of fan-favorites and chart-topping hits.

In addition to sharing an unreleased song, “Church,” the first he’s written since releasing the new project, Rice was joined onstage for album track “Oklahoma” by surprise guest Read Southall, who also appears alongside him on the recorded version of the song praised by PopCulture as “one of the absolute best songs in Rice’s entire musical repertoire.” He also invited a special guest onstage for the poignant “Bench Seat,” as Rice’s beloved dog Jack appeared to the delight of fans for his performance of the powerful song about the companionship a dog can offer, with the Tennesseean declaring, “the touching country ballad could be, by the end of 2023, one of the surprise candidates for Song of the Year.”

From start to finish, the sold-out show was a celebration of the album that fans and critics alike have celebrated as Rice’s best work to date. PopCulture asserts that the project is already “the best country album of the year… and everybody’s got to live up to it,” remarking that instead of following the traditional “if it’s not broke don’t fix it” approach, “Rice and his team, somehow, simultaneously broke it AND fixed it — both on purpose.” Leading U.K. music publication Entertainment Focus also has high praise for the “absolute triumph” of an album, labeling it with the first five star review of the year – an honor that took the outlet until September to award in 2022 – and remarking that “it’s a songwriter’s album and a lyricist’s album but it also does all sorts of wonderful things with melodies that are both clever and yet infectious at the same time.”

Cowboys & Indians further celebrates I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell for its “risk-taking and rule breaking approach,” proclaiming, “that gamble has paid off handsomely, resulting in vulnerable and personal music.”Billboard agrees, noting the album “refines his artistic voice,” creating an offering that is “still propulsive with arena-ready moments, but is laced with deeper, more introspective themes.”

Rice continues the Way Down Yonder Tour throughout the summer. For all the latest news and tickets to upcoming tour dates, visit ChaseRice.com and follow Rice on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

Chase Rice Performs "Oklahoma" With Surprise Guest Read Southall at the Sold-Out Ryman Auditorium on April 11, 2023 | Photo Credit: Evan DeStefano

About Chase Rice
With nearly 2.5 million albums sold and over 2.5 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 critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell crafted in his rural Tennessee home-turned-studio and available everywhere now, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the Western way of life. 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 consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the Way Down Yonder Tour underway now in support of the new music.

Sleep Token Announce Fall 2023 Headline Tour❗

April 15, 2023

BAND TO APPEAR AT KEY FALL FESTIVALS SUCH AS BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL, LOUDER THAN LIFE, + AFTERSHOCK

THIRD STUDIO ALBUM TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN OUT MAY 19 VIA SPINEFARM

With fan worship more intense than ever, and worldwide interest and intrigue growing at runaway speeds, Sleep Token have announced their Fall 2023 U.S. headline tour.

The "Rituals" tour kicks off on September 9 in Philadelphia and runs through October 5 in Anaheim. Sleep Token will also appear at several key fall festivals, including Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock, with even more to be announced shortly.

All dates are below. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 14 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

SLEEP TOKEN ON TOUR:
9/8 — Alton, VA — BLUE RIDGE ROCK FEST*
9/9 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
9/10 — New York, NY — Webster Hall
9/12 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/13 — Baltimore, MD — Ram's Head Live
9/15 — Detroit, MI — The Cathedral at The Masonic
9/17 — Minneapolis, MN — The Myth
9/19 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory
9/20 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
9/22 — St. Louis, MO — Hawthorn
9/23 — Louisville, KY — LOUDER THAN LIFE*
9/25 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre
9/26 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
9/28 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
9/29 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
9/30 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market
10/1 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre
10/3 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory NP
10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The El Rey Theatre
10/5 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
10/7 — Sacramento, CA — AFTERSHOCK*
*FESTIVAL DATES

Sleep Token are ascending to even bolder new heights with their third album Take Me Back To Eden, set for release on May 19 via Spinefarm. The album sees Sleep Token boldly re-confirming a  true love of the epic (the title track is eight minutes plus), while further exploring and developing those elements that keep the music removed from any kind of pack, howling at a moon that's all its own. Pre-order it here.

THE ABBEY Shares New Live Clip, Launches Vinyl Sales Start for 'Word of Sin'

April 15, 2023

Progressive doom rock new-comers THE ABBEY, ft. Natalie Koskinen (SHAPE OF DESPAIR), Jesse Heikkinen (HENGET, ITERUM NATA, etc), Vesa Ranta (SENTENCED, THE MAN-EATING TREE), and Janne Markus (THE MAN-EATING TREE), are now launching the long-awaited sales start for the vinyl format of their debut album, 'Word of Sin.' The LP is due on July 7, 2023 via Season of Mist and can be pre-ordered at THIS LOCATION.

To celebrate, the band is now sharing the live version of the song, "Old Ones," which was filmed during THE ABBEY's first ever gig in Kantakrouvi, Oulu (FI) on February 22, 2023. Watch below.

The CD and digital formats for 'Word of Sin' were previously releases on February 17 and can be found HERE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bio: David E. Gehlke

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

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

SASS JORDAN RELEASES "MAKE YOU A BELIEVER" FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM, LIVE IN NEW YORK NINETY-FOUR. DIGITAL ALBUM DROPS APRIL 28TH

April 14, 2023

Sass Jordan's breakthrough album, Racine, was released in 1992 and yielded the Canadian hit singles "Make You a Believer," "I Want to Believe"--both ranked on Billboard magazine's Mainstream Rock chart--"You Don't Have to Remind Me," and "Goin’ Back Again." In 1994, Jordan released Rats, which yielded her first song on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single "Sun's Gonna Rise," and also featured “High Road Easy.” In 1992, Jordan recorded the duet "Trust in Me" with Joe Cocker for the motion picture The Bodyguard, after star Kevin Costner heard Jordan on his car radio. The soundtrack would go on to sell more than 45 million copies worldwide.

Jordan is now releasing Live in New York Ninety-Four through Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group). The show was recorded at the South Street Seaport in NYC during the 1994 Rats tour. The band at that time, along with Jordan, consisted of Tony Reyes (bass, vocals), Taylor Hawkins (drums, vocals), Nick Lashley (guitar), and Stevie Salas (guitar). The full album will drop digitally on April 28, but today we get to hear “Make You a Believer”, as Jordan explains “This live version of Make You A Believer is the one that actually made me a believer - the song is all about believing in yourself - and this version kicked that up a notch for me. It is my sincere hope that it inspires the same in you!”

The album will also be available in a Limited-Edition gatefold vinyl with never before seen photos from the 1994 Rats tour taken from Jordan’s personal collection. There will be a standard black version available for retail and a color variation (only 250 copies) sold only direct to consumer along with a signed flat. More details will be announced soon but you can pre-order your copy now before these sell out.

Pre-save Live In New York Ninety-Four here: ADA.lnk.to/LiveInNewYork94

Pre-order your vinyl release here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/sass-jordan

For more information, visit

https://sassjordan.com/

www.dekoentertainment.com

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ROYAL THUNDER Announce New Album, ‘Rebuilding The Mountain’, Out June 16th via Spinefarm

April 14, 2023

Atlanta-based rockers, ROYAL THUNDER, are proud to announce their fourth studio album,‘Rebuilding The Mountain’, which will see a June 16, 2023 release on Spinefarm. The upcoming full-length is the trio’s first studio release in six years, dating back to 2017’s ‘Wick’ LP.

Addressing some of the creative drivers surrounding their new album, guitarist Josh Weaver says:

“It was really a special time writing and working on this record. There were a lot of hardships we had prior to the pandemic and during, as everyone experienced. The band dissolved and toxic behavior became a priority over the music, addiction being the number one factor for things falling apart. We reconnected with our drummer, Evan Diprima, during the pandemic. We agreed that we needed to get our priorities straight and do the band uncompromisingly right, as in right for us. There was a huge void in us, not playing. We started writing our album immediately. We surrendered our heart and soul to each song. It felt good to work hard and create, to have what felt like a second chance to be a band again. We are thankful for the music and the healing it has brought us. We hope that the music will be a source of hope, inspiration, and healing to all that hear it.”

To commemorate the announcement of 'Rebuilding The Mountain', Royal Thunderhave dropped the second single off the record, titled “Fade”.

Speaking about the new track, lead vocalist/bassist Mlny Parsonz shares,

“’Fade’ is a reminder to me that despite the exchange of positive and negative energy, we can heal all of our connections. We don’t have to live with our pain, we have the power to change how we interact with it and others.”

‘Rebuilding The Mountain’

Second chances in music—as in life—are rare. In a gated ecosystem that is set up to prevent even first chances, getting a do-over hardly ever happens. Perhaps no one in 2023 appreciates that more than the members of ROYAL THUNDER. After losing a key member and eventually collapsing entirely under the weight of excess, the beloved Georgia trio have reunited and returned with their first album in six years.

For vocalist/bassist Mlny Parsonz, guitarist Josh Weaver and drummer Evan Diprima, the title of their fourth record tells the tale: 'Rebuilding the Mountain'. For Diprima, who left the band in early 2018, it’s a long-awaited homecoming. Weaver and Parsonzreconnected with Diprima long-distance at the height of the pandemic in 2020. They spent about a year exchanging demos and song ideas online before finally getting in the same room together to write this album.

Recorded at West End Sound in Atlanta, 'Rebuilding the Mountain' was engineered by Tom Tapley and Miles Landrum and co-produced by ROYAL THUNDER and Tom Tapley. It marks the first time the band has recorded live in the studio.

Royal Thunder are:

Mlny Parsonz – vocals, bass

Josh Weaver – guitar

Evan Diprima – drums

Kurt Deimer Set to Release New Single "Doom" This Summer; Announces Tour Dates with Tesla!

April 14, 2023

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Artist/Entrepreneur/Actor, Kurt Deimer, has announced that he will be joining Teslaon select dates of the Time To Rock! Tour this Spring. Kurt will release his new single, "Doom" this summer!

Kurt Deimer Tour Dates:

4/19 Grand Rapids, MI (Supporting TESLA)

4/25 Williamsport, PA (Supporting TESLA)

4/26 Cincinnati, OH (Supporting TESLA)

5/5 Orlando, FL (Supporting TESLA)

5/6 Orlando, FL (Supporting TESLA)

In a world that seems to be spiraling out of control, Kurt Deimer is a man with a very clear mission: Work Hard, Rock Hard, Play hard and Spread positivity. In fact, his mantra could be summed up: “Take the high road, do the right thing, encourage others.” It sounds like a tall order these days in a world full of warring factions. And it’s an unusual mission for a singer/songwriter vocalist whose music could be described as hard rock, even heavy metal – genres that are not always synonymous with positivity.

Deimer, for his part, describes his work as good old fashioned rock and roll. “And it’s as good a vehicle as any for spreading good vibes” he says. “I’m here to encourage others to treat people with respect, dignity and kindness,” he says. “I’ve been through a lot of things in my life and I try to share that with others and be a beacon of hope for my listeners.”

That positivity and perseverance has paid off for the native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s not only launched a movie franchise, Hellbilly Hollow, by filming and starring in a feature length horror film of the same name. He’s also recorded more than two dozen songs with legendary producer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, James Brown and the Rolling Stones), his management team includes Brian Wheat, manager of TESLA who discovered him while opening for TESLA.

Chris Lord-Alge says he was drawn to Kurt’s originality as an artist. “I saw something completely different in Kurt, and that was the lure for me. He isn’t a typical rock or country artist – I love hearing him talk and narrating a story, and I was drawn to taking those stories and helping turn them into music. He’s a personality, he’s someone you want to talk to.”

Things have not always been positive in Deimer’s world. At age 20, as a young rock vocalist, he found himself in the grips of drug addiction. He later discovered he was using substances to medicate an underlying anxiety condition. At that young age, he quit drugs, got help for his anxiety and never looked back.

He eventually started buying and selling rental properties and used that money to start the first of several successful companies he owns. Despite making his mark in the business world, Deimer didn’t feel ready to settle down and “join the country club and play golf all day” – so at an age when most people start thinking about slowing down, he started to speed up.

Inspired by the artists that helped shape him – Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Marley and AC/DC, to name just a few – he started writing song lyrics.

Inspired by his love of movies and acting roles in films including the 2018 ‘Halloween’ remake – where his character was killed by Michael Myers – and John Travolta’s ‘Trading Paint,’ he started hashing out a movie concept that became his eventual Hellbilly Hollow feature film and franchise.

Deimer has supported Geoff Tate on an expansive cross-country tour that highlighted material from his debut EP, that came out on November 19, 2021, which includes a duet with Tate and a trilogy of music videos directed by Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd [Sting, Deadmau5, The Cult] that spotlight Deimer’s cinematic vision and charismatic presence. Along with many other supporting shows including TESLA, Drowning Pool and Yngwie Malmsteen all this within the first two years of touring.

For Deimer, the inspiration is to make the world a better place one song at a time, singing about the ills of the 21st century and offering solutions instead of excuses. “When people listen to my music, I want to help them decompress and feel better after a brutal day. That’s what music always did for me, and that’s what we need more of today.”

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VULTURE INDUSTRIES, Release New Single, "Saturn Devouring His Young”

April 14, 2023

New Album, ‘Ghosts from the Past’, Out June 16th!

Pre-Order HERE

"Inspired by what I consider one of the most disturbing paintings ever made, the track deals with power-hungry old men and their ruthless disregard of life and consequence in their quest for a glorified place in history."

The above description by Bjørnar Erevik Nilsen of "Saturn Devouring His Young", the newly released track taken from VULTURE INDUSTRIES' upcoming album 'Ghosts from the Past', is very apropos of the situation in which the world finds itself today.

You can hear it by streaming or downloading it from the service of your choice, HERE

Written at a time when the band was undergoing considerable changes in their personal lives, coupled with the arrival of the Pandemic, and all the turmoil that went with it, VULTURE INDUSTRIES' fifth full-length album. 'Ghosts from the Past', understandably took longer than normal to write.

Despite struggling to find a sense of direction, the band's lineup of Bjørnar Erevik Nilsenon vocals and keys, Eivind Huse on guitars and vocals, Øyvind Madsen on guitars, Kyrre Teigen on bass and vocals, and Tor Helge Gjengedal on drums , have produced an album that is essentially a piece of their collective soul.

It was a struggle well worth undergoing because the band's fifth full-length album is their strongest to date, and marks a new direction for VULTURE INDUSTRIES, one that tends more towards the darker side of hard rock but which still maintains their unique and unmistakable sound.

'Ghosts from the Past' draws on a kaleidoscope of influences; from dust-riddled Spaghetti Westerns accompanied by Ennio Morricone, past the monochrome melancholia of apocalyptic post punk, through deep valleys and steep hills shrouded in progressive darkness, and a Nordic Noir looking to solve the unexplained murder of the truth.

It mirrors all that was going on around it, and reflects the fear of a world spinning out of control, and the sense of powerlessness in the face of a world order that is falling apart. Only to be replaced by old ideas imposed by autocratic warlords with no goal in mind other than their own power and legacy.

Recorded at the Conclave & Earshot Studios, 'Ghosts from the Past' was produced by the band and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street. Album artwork by Kim Holm and artwork for the singles by Costin Chioreanu.

Pre-Order 'Ghosts from the Past' HERE

VULTURE INDUSTRIES are:

Bjørnar Nilsen – Vocals, Keys

Øyvind Madsen – Guitar

Eivind Huse – Guitar, Vocals

Kyrre Teigen – Bass, Vocals

Tor Helge Gjengedal – Drums

Frozen Soul Share "Glacial Domination" Video — WATCH

April 14, 2023

NEW ALBUM OUT MAY 19 VIA CENTURY MEDIA

BRRR! There's a chill in the air and it's courtesy of ice cold death metal crew Frozen Soul!

The band — vocalist Chad Green; guitarists Michael Munday and Chris Bonner; bassist Samantha Mobley; and drummer Matt Dennard — is back with frigid force and will unleash its new album Glacial Domination on May 19 via Century Media. The album was produced by Trivium vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy and co-produced by Daniel Schmuck. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared the video for the title track. Watch it below.

It features a cameo from Heafy, as well as a past vs. future battle that ends with someone's arm being ripped off!

"'Glacial Domination' was co-written by the band and Matt Heafy of Trivium," Frozen Soul share. "We had a lot of fun exploring new things like catchier choruses, more leads, and solos. It's an avalanche of riffs leaning in traditional Frozen Soul but adding some new flavor. At the end of the day, we wanted to write a catchy and fun death metal song! It's paired with another video by Brendan McGowen that features Matt and a fight between a stranded, time-traveling space man and a literal caveman — what's not to love about that?!"

FROZEN SOUL ON TOUR:
4/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
4/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
4/16 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
4/18 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
4/19 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall
4/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
4/21 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
4/22 — Montreal, QG — MTelus (With Despised Icon)
4/23 — Boston, MA — Paradise
4/25 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
4/26 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
4/27 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
4/28 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/29 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
4/30 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz
5/1 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
5/3 — Austin, TX — Mohawk
5/4 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center 
5/5 — Ft. Worth, TX — Ridglea Theater
5/6 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
5/7 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
5/8 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
5/10 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile
5/11 — Los Angeles, CA — Belasco Theater
5/12 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
5/13 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre
5/14 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/16 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/18 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
5/19 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
5/20 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
5/22 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
5/23 — Calgary, AB — Palace Theatre
5/25 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theatre
5/26 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theater