EVE TO ADAM SIGN TO THC: MUSIC, ANNOUNCE 10TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF THEIR 2013 HIT LP LOCKED AND LOADED

Florida hard rockers Eve To Adam have signed with THC: Music and announced the release of a 10 year anniversary reissue of their 2013 Michael “Elvis” Baskette produced and mixed LP Locked and Loaded, titled Locked and Reloaded. It will be available in stores on CD and also digital on 10/13, with an LP release to follow in early 2024, via THC: MUSIC and Amplified Distribution. Locked and Reloaded will feature brand new artwork, as well as remastered versions of all 11 tracks on the original release of the LP, plus 2 remastered bonus tracks, “Calling My Name” and “Victory”, which were both B-sides recorded and written in the same period as Locked and Loaded.

Pre-order LOCKED AND RELOADED: http://www.evetoadammerch.com

Originally released in 2013, Locked and Loaded yielded the Top 40 Active Rock hits “Straitjacket Supermodel”, and “Locked and Loaded”, as well as the aptly titled Top 15 single, “Immortal”, which has over 5 million plays on Spotify, with the Locked and Loaded album racking up well over 10 million plays across digital platforms.

“Immortal” was also the official theme song for WWE Backlash in 2014 and was used by the New Jersey Devils during their 2013 Stanley Cup Run, as well as being the official theme song for the 2014 Stanley Cup winning Pittsburgh Penguins. The track was also featured in multiple Major League Baseball postseason telecasts, as well as placements in NFL, Nascar, and ESPNbroadcasts. It was also featured in the hit video game “Rock Band”.

Formed in Florida in 1997, with Vocalist Taki Sassaris being the one constant, Eve To Adamrelocated to New York City, which became the band’s hub for years to come, before returning to Florida. ETA has long been regarded as one of the hardest working independent Rock bands in the US, releasing 6 full length albums, 1 EP, and multiple singles through a storied 25 year + career. From their debut, 2001’s Auburn Slip, through a barrage of fan favorite follow-ups including Queens to Eden, Banquet For A Starving Dog, and their most recent LP, 2019’s Ithaca (which saw the band once again team up with Michael “Elvis” Baskette), spawning multiple Top 40 and Top 15 Active Rock songs, as well as 3 different singles that reached the Top 40 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts.

In addition to decades of hit Rock singles, since their formation, Eve To Adam has built a reputation as a formidable touring act, in addition to hundreds upon hundreds of headlining shows and festivals and across the US, including appearances at Rock Fest, WJRR Earthday Birthday, Taste of Madison, Rock on The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Rocklahoma, and more. They have also played full national support tours with a long list including Daughtry, Creed, Motley Crue, Scorpions, Halestorm, In This Moment, Queensryche, Escape The Fate, as well as one-off shows and festivals with Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Tesla, and many more.

In 2019 after a US tour with QUEENSRYCHE, (like most of us) the band’s momentum was completely devastated by the Covid pandemic, and they spent the last 4 years regrouping, writing and recording material for their upcoming studio album, the long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s Ithaca, with plans to hit the road again in 2024.

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RINGWORM Delivers Cataclysmic New Single "Thought Crimes"

Cleveland extreme metal legends RINGWORM have delivered another brutal taste of their highly-anticipated, 9th full-length album, “Seeing Through Fire,” that’s out August 18th from Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band has released, “Thought Crimes,” a track of epic brutality and relentless aggression.

Commenting on the song, vocalist Human Furnace says:

“Thought Crimes.’ Speed. Aggression. Attack. All the things that come to mind, sonically, when I think of this song. It's a manic song. It makes you move. Lyrically, it's not a political song. It's about trying to have your own thoughts amongst an ocean of controlled marketing, algorithms, and forced tribalism. It's a natural emotional response to being sculpted, directed, and sometimes, ordered, to believe in one thing or the other.”

Stream “Thought Crimes”: https://ringworm.bfan.link/tcsg

Pre-Order “Seeing Through Fire”: https://ringworm.bfan.link/seeing-through-fire-lp

“Thought Crimes” follows the band’s absolutely devastating first single “No Solace, No Quarter, No Mercy.”            Watch the video below.

RINGWORM will take their sonic fury on tour this fall in support of “Seeing Through Fire,” joining  VENOM INC. for their “Better to Reign In Hell Tour Part 2“ with SATAN and 72 LEGIONS. Tickets are on-sale now!

RINGWORM Tour Dates:

09.27. US        New York, NY - Meadows

09.28. US        Clevand, OH - No Class

09.29. US        Milwaukee, WI - X-Ray Arcade

09.30. US        Chicago, IL - Cobra

10.01. US        Iowa City, IA - Wildwood

10.03. US        St. Louis, MO - Red Flag

10.04. US        Covington, KY - Madison Live

10.05. US        Spartanburg, SC - Groundzero

10.06. US        Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

10.07. US        Tampa, FL - Brass Mug

10.10. US        Raleigh, NC - Pour House

10.11. US        Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho Theater

10.12. US        Wilmington, DE - The Queen

10.13. US        Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz

10.14. US        Portland, ME - Genos Rock Club

10.15. US        Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall

About RINGWORM:

On the rarest of occasions, there comes along a band that latches on and annihilates your ears with such a unique combination of sounds, you find yourself dislodged from the monotony of every-day music, and rooted firmly in the terrain of admiration. Cleveland Ohio’s RINGWORM are no strangers to this concept, and have been fascinating metalheads with their unorthodox melodies for over 30 years. Now recently signed to Nuclear Blast Records, the guys are preparing to unleash their 9th studio album: “Seeing Through Fire.” 
 
“We wanted to go with a slightly different approach and look than the previous records, it’s a new era for us,” explains vocalist and founder James Bulloch, also known as the Human Furnace. “It’s a little bit of a return to our roots, you have those moments every so often where you wanna get back to your comfort zone, but at the same time you want to expand that comfort zone.”
 
A different level of sound quality was accomplished with “Seeing Through Fire” as technology allowed RINGWORM to banish any previous restrictions laid upon them during the production and recording processes. Working again with Noah Buchanan of Mercinary Studios in Cleveland, this was the first time everything, including vocals, was all recorded in that same space.
 
With “Seeing Through Fire” recorded and artwork prepped, the album was packaged and ready to go when Nuclear Blast Records became aware of RINGWORM’s motivation to unleash it in 2023. “We’re fortunate to be able to work with Nuclear Blast, especially at this stage. It opens up a lot of doors for us, and a lot more people can hear what we do. We’re looking forward to working with them; it’s nice having their team, their machine, built around us.”
 
Look out for RINGWORM’s newest offering: “Seeing Through Fire,” due to be released Summer 2023 via Nuclear Blast Records.
 
RINGWORM is James ‘Human Furnace’ Bulloch (vocals), Matt Sorg (guitar), Mike Lare (guitar), Ed Stephens (bass).

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CRYPTOPSY Announces New Album, "As Gomorrah Burns," Coming Sept 8th

Canadian kings of technical death metal CRYPTOPSY have announced their return with, “As Gomorrah Burns,” their first full-length album in over a decade due out September 8th from Nuclear Blast Records. The groundbreaking, extreme metal foursome emerge renewed and as vital as ever on their massively anticipated album, which continues their trailblazing path of sonic exploration and exceptionally complex songwriting, for one of their most tumultuous albums yet.

Commenting on the impending record, vocalist Matt McGachy says:

“I’m excited to finally unveil ‘As Gomorrah Burns.’ It’s an album that we have been crafting for the past five years. A meticulous endeavor that we are proud of. It’s the perfect medley of oldschool Cryptopsy with a few modern twists. We’ve leaned heavily into the grooves and let some of the riffs breathe just a little more than we have on the past few releases.  I’m really stoked about the new era of Cryptopsy”

Today, CRYPTOPSY has unchained the record’s first single, “In Abeyance,” and accompanying video for which was directed by Chris Kells (The Agonist, Beneath The Massacre).

McGachy adds about the new single:

‘In Abeyance’ is conceptually about feeling isolated while being submerged in a new environment. The hunt for a sense of belonging while mourning a previous life. Musically, it’s a slap in the face. It’s a banger that appears to be straightforward yet remains ultra complex.”

Pre-order “As Gomorrah Burns” and stream “In Abeyance”: https://cryptopsy.bfan.link/in-abeyance.ema

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CRYPTOPSY has also teased an upcoming fall headlining “Carnival Of Death” tour of North America in support of “As Gomorrah Burns.” Dates to be announced soon. Follow the band for additional information.

About CRYPTOPSY:

Death metal juggernaut Cryptopsy return to pummel our collective senses anew with their new album, “As Gomorrah Burns.” Their first for Nuclear Blast, the Montreal-based quartet—featuring founding member/drummer Flo Mounier, guitarist Christian Donaldson, vocalist Matt McGachy, and bassist Olivier “Oli” Pinard—advance their signature Northern power as they celebrate 30-plus years of extremity. The merciless blasts of “Lascivious Undivine” and “Flayed the Swine” offer Cryptopsy at their most intense and maniacal, while “In Abeyance” and “The Righteous Lost” groove savagely. “As Gomorrah Burns” underscores the animus of fan-favorite “None So Vile” (1996) and the meticulous technicality of “And Then You’ll Beg” (2000) with a strikingly sinister vibe.

Formed in 1992, Cryptopsy has released eight full-lengths—counting As Gomorrah Burns—to date. Out of the gate, the Quebecers set new standards in death metal with their no-compromise attack and next-level musicality. Debut album, “Blasphemy Made Flesh,” shell-shocked all that encountered it, as follow-ups “None So Vile,” “Whisper Supremacy” (1998), and “Once Was Not” (2005) positioned the Canadians as apex predators. Throughout their storied career, the group embarked on high-profile tours, such as the inaugural Death Across America tour in 1998, the Summer Slaughter Tour in 2008, and the Devastation on the Nation tour in 2017. To date, they’ve performed over 1,000 shows across 47 countries. The release of “As Gomorrah Burns” on Nuclear Blast re-positions Cryptopsy for yet another reign of death metal domination.

“As Gomorrah Burns” isn’t merely the follow-up to EPs “The Book of Suffering - Tome I” (2015) and “The Book of Suffering - Tome II” (2018). It’s another beast entirely. Crafted over two years during the pandemic, the initial sessions took place in a cabin in the forests of Quebec. McGachy calls the horror-like backdrop “surreal,” but, as with everything Cryptopsy, the songwriting process was expectedly arduous. Donaldson was the primary motivator behind “As Gomorrah Burns.” The guitarist and producer served as taskmaster and advocate, grinding out of his bandmates in McGachy, Mounier, and Pinard eight slabs of unadulterated barbarity. If Cryptopsy were formidable before As Gomorrah Burns, they’re absolutely monstrous now.

Conceptually, “As Gomorrah Burns” pits the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah against the modern-day Internet. McGachy’s idea was to show how it’s both the birthplace of invention and a cesspool of exploitation. The stories are based on real-life incidences—online stalkers, cults, misinformation, isolation, and intimidation—but ornamented deviously to enhance their potency. Cryptopsy commissioned Italian artist Paolo Girardi (Power Trip, Temple of Void) to complement the old-world lyrical themes. If Renaissance masters Hieronymus Bosch and El Greco were thrust into McGachy’s modern mind, the stunning cover of “As Gomorrah Burns” would be the outcome. 

As with “The Unspoken King” (2008) and the self-titled (2012), Cryptopsy enlisted their bandmate Donaldson to helm the production, mixing, and mastering of As Gomorrah Burns. Dom Grimard, of Ion Dissonance fame, also came into the production fold. McGachy says the time in the studio took much longer than anticipated, but with Donaldson directing and everyone finally in the same room again post-pandemic, Cryptopsy were able to capture newfound vigor (and velocity) on As Gomorrah Burns. Tracks such as “Godless Deceiver,” “Ill Ender,” and “Praise the Filth” demonstrate Donaldson’s death metal mastery.
 
Aggressive to a fault yet thoughtful in its entirety, “As Gomorrah Burns”—with songs such as “In Abeyance,” “Flayed the Swine,” and “Lascivious Undivine”—pierces mundanity thoroughly and relentlessly. This is no-quarters death metal, the kind our bellicose world needed and only Cryptopsy could deliver.
 
“We are back,” says McGachy. “I want our fans to know we’re more than a legacy band. Yes, we have had massive cult favorite albums—like None So Vile—but we are creating modern and relevant extreme music 30 years later. We’re so proud of As Gomorrah Burns, and we can’t wait for you to hear it!”

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Electronic Duo Deep AL Brindle Cover Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream" — LISTEN☀️

Los Angeles-based electronic duo Deep AL Brindle have shared their cover of Empire of the Sun's "Walking on a Dream." Listen here.

"So many great songs came out of that era," the pair states. "Paying homage to this enduring classic just felt right!"

Earlier this year, the band dropped the five-song EP titled Late Night, Early Morning. Get it here.

ABOUT DEEP AL BRINDLE:
 For Deep AL Brindle, countless hours playing music as friends progressed to songs built by bandmates; Alastair Wilson and Diego Castellanos became Deep AL Brindle and released their first single, "Ctrl V," in late 2019. They released two more singles before signing to Tooth & Nail Records, where their debut EP released in Summer 2021. The EP, No Rush, No Curfew, is a soft and bright tribute to art itself. Deep AL Brindle expose the relationship between sound and color, hearing and feeling, and movement and memory with visuals that accompany each song. The cinematic experience emotes themes of nostalgia, joy, and community. Wilson's affinity for '90s rock and Castellanos' appreciation for '80s pop is evident in the project's vintage, electronic sound.

Friends first and bandmates second, Deep AL Brindle has no agenda other than to create what feels good in the moment. The ease and honesty of each track and visual promote their motive: to make the kind of art they want to experience.

Ashley McBryde Releases "Made For This" from Highly Anticipated THE DEVIL I KNOW Arriving 9/8

ASHLEY McBRYDE IS “MADE FOR THIS”
 
GRAMMY Award Winner Releases Opening Track from
Highly Anticipated The Devil I Know Arriving September 8
 
Lead Single “Light On In The Kitchen” Nears Top 25 and Climbing +
Lands on Rolling Stone’s All-Genre “Best Songs of 2023 So Far”

Cover art for Ashley McBryde’s The Devil I Know (Warner Music Nashville)

On the heels of the announcement of her highly anticipated album The Devil I Know set for September 8 via Warner Music Nashville, GRAMMY award winner Ashley McBryde releases album opener “Made For This.” Pre-order The Devil I Know HERE.
 
“Travis Meadows and I wrote ‘Made For This,’ and at the time, I was still touring in a van and he was using his truck, so we definitely had touring and the life of musicians top of mind,” shares McBryde. “But this song reaches beyond that. It’s not just touring musicians and bands and crews who are on the road 200+ days a year who are ‘calling home for a telephone goodnight kiss.’ It’s also members of our military, our truck drivers and those that work long or odd hours sacrificing time with their family. We’re lucky we’re made for this.”
 
Written by McBryde and Meadows, “Made For This” has been a live staple for McBryde and her band Deadhorse, chronicling the long nights spent pursuing a dream, and now finally released as a studio recording:
 
       ‘Cause most days you’re stuck in a truck
        One big break from blowing up
       But one of these days you’re gonna get a bus
       And let somebody else drive
       But right now it’s just Adderall, alcohol
       Your dressing room is a bathroom stall
       ‘Cause you turn it on when the big man calls
       ‘Cause he ain’t gonna call you twice
       And it’s calling home for a telephone goodnight kiss
       Ya gotta be made for this
 
Titled after today’s release, season two of McBryde’s “Made For This” web series will premiere Monday, July 10 at 11 a.m. CT. The series follows McBryde, her band and crew as they travel around the world. From backstage, to the tour bus, to off days, each episode gives a unique, insider perspective on the life of a touring musician.
 
Climbing the charts and approaching the top 25, “Light On In The Kitchen” continues to receive applause from critics, earning placement on Rolling Stone’s all-genre “Best Songs of 2023 So Far” while praising the lead single as a “gorgeous tribute to the women who helped shape her” with “luminous guitars and McBryde’s tender delivery,” calling it “a comfortable crash pad for anyone who might take solace in its messages of support.”
 
The Arkansas native followed with title track “The Devil I Know” featuring “a big Southern-rock chorus with a blast of distorted riffage,” observes Stereogum, and “Learned To Lie,” which landed on Rolling Stone’s “Best Country Songs of 2023 So Far” sharing, “When it comes to original sin, the devil lies in the details, especially when you’re a crack storyteller. Ashley McBryde tracks the lineage of an inveterate liar with clinical precision…her sneakily brilliant writing will floor you by song’s end.”
 
McBryde recently accepted the Billboard Country Power Players Groundbreaker Award, calling her “one of country’s great storytellers – without ever compromising” and noting, “after years of pounding the Nashville pavement, this year’s Groundbreaker has carved out a sweet spot between niche Americana and stadium-scale country-pop.”
 
As she returned to Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary last month, McBryde will be featured in the CMA Fest television special airing on July 19 at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
 
Performing tonight at Wenonah Park in Bay City, Michigan, McBryde will be on the road with headlining shows and festival stops throughout the summer along with dates on Jelly Roll’s Back Road Baptism Tour 2023 and a night with Dierks Bentley at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado before returning to Middle Tennessee for Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin on September 24. For additional details and to purchase tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

Ashley McBryde Upcoming Tour Dates
 
July 7              Wenonah Park                                                             Bay City, Mich.
July 8              Hodag Country Festival 2023                                     Rhinelander, Wis.
July 13            Santa Maria Fairpark                                                  Santa Maria, Calif.
July 14            Green Valley Ranch Backyard Amphitheater             Henderson, Nev.
July 15            Stanislaus County Fairgrounds                                   Turlock, Calif.
July 16            California State Fair                                                   Sacramento, Calif.
July 22            Ionia Free Fair Fairgrounds                                        Ionia, Mich.   
July 23            Country Thunder Wisconsin 2023                              Twin Lakes, Wis.
July 28            Country Fan Fest 2023                                               Tooele, Utah
July 29             Headwaters Country Jam 2023                                  Cardwell, Mont.
July 30            Abayance Bay Marina                                                 Eureka, Mont.
Aug. 1             Mount Baker Theatre                                                  Bellingham, Wash.
Aug. 2             Britt Festival Pavilion                                                 Jacksonville, Ore.
Aug. 4             Oregon Jamboree Music Festival 2023                      Sweet Home, Ore.
Aug. 5             Memorial Field                                                           Sandpoint, Idaho
Aug. 6             Big Valley Jamboree 2023                                          Camrose, Alberta
Aug. 11           Jiffy Lube Live*                                                         Bristow, Va.
Aug. 12           Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*            Virginia Beach, Va.
Aug. 19           Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*                             Maryland Heights, Mo.
Aug. 25           CHI Health Center Omaha*                                       Omaha, Neb.
Aug. 26           T-Mobile Center*                                                        Kansas City, Mo.
Sept. 1-3          Georgia Country Music Festival                                Marietta, Ga.
Sept. 5             Red Rocks Amphitheatre^                                          Morrison, Colo.
Sept. 19           Paycom Center*                                                         Oklahoma City, Okla.
Sept. 21           Germania Insurance Amphitheater*                           Austin, Texas
Sept. 24           Pilgrimage Festival 2023                                            Franklin, Tenn.
 
* Jelly Roll Backroad Baptism Tour 2023
^ Dierks Bentley Gravel & Gold Tour

About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. Upon its release, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville garnered applause from The New York Times, NPR, Variety, Vulture, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Billboard andStereogum, among many more. With 11 songs all co-written by the Arkansas native, The Devil I Know is set for release on September 8, featuring chart-climbing lead single “Light On In The Kitchen,” along with the recently released title track, “Learned To Lie” and album opener “Made For This.” McBryde is currently on the road with headlining shows and festival stops throughout the summer along with dates on Jelly Roll’s Back Road Baptism Tour 2023 and a night with Dierks Bentley at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado before returning to Middle Tennessee for Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin on September 24. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

Voyager release dark new single "Ultraviolet"

Hot on the heels of making the grand finale of Eurovision and coming home to a sold-out Australian tour, Voyager are releasing one last advanced track off their highly anticipated new album, which comes out this Friday, July 14.

"Ultraviolet" is haunting and dissonant. Adding to its dark and modern vibe is fellow Aussie Sean Harmanis, who's the vocalist for the metalcore band Make Them Suffer.

The song reflects on the struggle of living in the modern world, grappling with depression, being addicted to screens and social media, while striving for self-expression and individualism.  

"Much like the elusive yet dangerous nature of ultraviolet light, these often unseen forces hold immense power in shaping the course of our existence," says Matt Pitcher, who directed the song's cinematic video.  Watch it BELOW. 

Here's what Voyager has to say about their new single: ""Ultraviolet" is certainly one of the darkest songs on the album. As the protagonist struggles to  cope with the pressure of the modern world and its insane demands, the song has a message that we hope will resonate with many people. We collaborated with director Matt Pitcher to tell this story in a cinematic way. Due to the dissonant nature of the track, we decided to enlist our good friend and Sean Harmanis, to perform a guest vocal spot to really portray the unsettling emotion we wanted to communicate in the track, and he totally slays". 

'Fearless in Love" is out this Friday, July 14 on Season of Mist. It's Voyager's long-awaited eighth studio album; Daniel "Danny" Estrin (vocals/keyboards), Simone Dow (guitars), Scott Kay (guitars), Alex Canion (bass) and Ashley Doodkorte (drums) have been making music together for more than a decade. But 'Fearless in Love' pairs sweeping vocals with emotive lyrics that are inspired by '80s and '90s film. All that grit and glamor is overlaid by heavy percussion and guitar riffs, creating a sonic journey that pushes the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from this band. 

Previous singles include the synthy "Dreamer", hit power ballad "Promise" and shredding, sizzling headbanger "Prince of Fire". 

Pre-save and pre-order 'Fearless of Love' HERE. 

As much as you can rely on the Earth’s elliptical orbit, you can depend on Voyager to consistently evolve. The band’s interplanetary balance of virtuosic pyrotechnics and sky scraping radio-ready hooks morphs at the speed of sound from one era to the next. In bursts of bright light, luminous keys, neon guitar wizardry, and stratosphere-shaking rhythms, they elevate hard rock to another realm. The group blast off on a signature hybrid of prog, rock, and metal possibly best described as the musical equivalent of Guardians of the Galaxy.

After piling up millions of streams, earning acclaim from the likes of The Guardian, and wowing the globe on the Eurovision Song Contest, the Perth, Australia quintet—Danny Estrin [vocals], Simone Dow [guitar], Scott Kay [guitar], Alex Canion [bass], and Ashley Doodkorte [drums]—take flight like never before on their forthcoming eighth full-length LP, Fearless In Love [Season of Mist].

“It’s progressive in the sense we’re always trying to reinvent and refresh ourselves as musicians,” notes Danny. “I want to develop musically from where we left off. We made sure Fearless In Love was melodic with some sugary hooks, but we also stayed true to our sound and delivered a few more guitar solos. It could appeal to fans of complex music as well as anybody who might want a straight-up banger. It’s a melting pot of the genres that define us distilled into the unique Voyager sound.”

This cohort of dynamic talents and personalities initially crash-landed stateside for a now-renowned performance at the 2011 ProgPower USA Festival in Atlanta, GA. Since then, they’ve unleashed a string of fan favourite albums—V [2014], Ghost Mile [2017], and Colours in the Sun [2019]—in addition to sharing stages with the likes Deftones, Leprous, Devin Townsend, Opeth, and Poppy to name a few. Australia notably handpicked Voyager as its entrant into the global Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with “Promise.” The Guardian hailed the buzzing single as “a pop number that bends the genre with trademark riffs, climactic guitars and keytar solos,” and it crashed the Top 3 of the Australian Independent Label Singles Chart. They even appeared on TODAY Australia to wave the metal flag by teaching daytime TV hosts black metal growls, as plugged by Metal Injection!

Throughout 2022, they crafted what would become Fearless In Love with engineer, mixer, and coproducer Matt Templeman. This time around, the musicians recorded live, unlocking a new energy altogether.

“Normally, we write and record our parts individually, but the whole band decided to go old school and do everything together this time,” he goes on. “This line-up has been together for twelve years, and we gel so well. It’s cool because we can play off each other like a live show with funky bass, groovy guitars, and creative drum patterns. It translates to the album.” On the single “Prince of Fire,” glimmering keys give way to a hard-hitting guitar riff as Danny’s slick vocals seesaw atop a punchy bass line.

“It’s actually one of the heaviest songs we’ve done, yet it’s got this super eighties mentality,” the front man reveals. “Lyrically, it’s about being perceived as the bad guy, even though you’re trying to do your best. You have good intentions, but sometimes you end up being the ‘Prince of Fire on night patrol’. Musically, it sways side-to-side, and then you’re crushed—which is a common theme for us.”

Then, there’s “The Lamenting.” Seventies-style sonics dissolve in a haze of riffs offset by swooning vocals and synths. Distortion drowns out the light in its final moments.

“You’re lamenting past loves and trying to let go and not wallow in those memories,” Danny elaborates. “There’s a bitter end that almost leaves you in the dark without pulling you out. It’s one of the most melancholic and sad songs on the album.”

Meanwhile, “Ultraviolet” layers a hypnotic refrain above chugging guitar as growls pierce the groove before a hummable solo.

“It’s about coping with the speed of modern society,” he states. “I like a fast-paced world, but it can be too much. You almost want to bury your head under your pillow and scream, ‘Slow down’. The expectations we have on each other as humans are just nuts. Sometimes, you need to become ultraviolet, duck under, and go, ‘No more for me, thanks’.”

The finale “Gren (Fearless In Love)” concludes the album with a climactic crescendo pushed even higher by resounding melodies and nimble instrumentation.

“When you’re in love, you have boundless energy and feelings for a person, which makes you almost invincible,” he elaborates. “There’s a huge vulnerability, because you’re not invincible at all. You’re totally susceptible to extreme hurt and letdown. There’s something beautiful about letting yourself go and fully experiencing being fearless though.”

In the end, a similar creative boundlessness drives Voyager.

“When you listen to Fearless In Love, I’d love for you to say, ‘I’ve never heard anything like this before’,” he leaves off. “Secondly, I hope you’re uplifted, intrigued, and emotional. We try take you on a journey through struggle, positivity, negativity, and a society that doesn’t always make sense. Maybe, listening to the record will make you feel better about dealing with this crazy modern world we’re living in.”

Line-up
Danny Estrin - Vocals, Keytar
Simone Dow - Guitars
Alex Canion - Bass
Scott Kay - Guitars
Ash Doodkorte - Drums

Cover artwork:Ashley Doodkorte

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Pre-sale: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/VoyagerFiL
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PAIN - the 1997-2007 catalog now available worldwide digitally

ANNOUNCE THAT THE FULL CATALOG FROM 1997-2007 IS NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE ON ALL DSP'S

Today PAIN announce that the full catalog from 1997-2007 is now available worldwide on all DSP´s.

Pain (self-titled album) - 1997
Listen here: https://bfan.link/pain-self-titled

Rebirth - 1999
Listen here: https://bfan.link/pain-rebirth

Nothing Remains The Same - 2002
Listen here: https://bfan.link/pain-nrts

Eleanor Rigby - 2002 (EP)
Listen here: https://bfan.link/pain-eleanor-rigby

Just Hate Me - 2002 (EP)
Listen here: https://bfan.link/pain-just-hate-me

Dancing With The Dead - 2004
Listen here: https://bfan.link/pain-dwtd

Psalms Of Extinction - 2007
Listen here: https://bfan.link/pain-psalms-of-extinction

PAIN, the band known for high-energy performances is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 'I AM' European/UK Tour. With 17 countries and 33 cities on the itinerary, this tour promises an unforgettable experience for fans throughout Europe and UK. Prepare to be captivated by the raw energy and intensity of PAIN's performances as they take the stage. Don't miss out on this epic metal adventure!

After a six-year wait, PAIN is back in Europe and UK with their Tour 'I AM'. Their absence has been felt, and now fans have the opportunity to experience this explosive energy once again.

"We start the new long journey with 'I AM' Tour right here. Couldn't be more excited!" says Peter Tägtgren. "I will finally drop some new songs before the tour starts and can't wait to get out in every corner of the world with PAIN. So I AM on Tour! Are you with me?"

Alongside Peter Tägtgren, PAIN features a powerhouse of musicians, including Sebastian Tägtgren on drums, Jonathan Olsson on bass, and Sebastian Svalland on guitar.

Fans can expect an energetic show filled with signature PAIN hits, including favorites like 'Shut Your Mouth', 'Same Old Song', 'Call Me', and their recent hit 'Party in My Head'.  And, as Peter has already promised, something fresh will be added to the setlist!

In an exciting announcement, PAIN will be joined by special guests ENSIFERUM, Swedish symphonic dark metal outfit ELEINE and Samurai Metal trio RYUJIN.

More exciting news and surprises are yet to come, so be sure to follow PAIN's official channels for the latest updates.

NONPOINT Releases New Single "A Million Watts" on July 14th; On Tour with Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, Gwar and Butcher Babies This Summer!

Continuing with the success of their new independent label, 361 Degrees Records, Nonpoint will release their latest track “A Million Watts” on July 14th. The single was produced by Chris Collier, the mind behind Korn’s #1 album on Top Hard Rock Albums on Billboard. Chris has quickly become a force in the industry… Now he is shaking things up with Nonpoint in the studio like never before. "A Million Watts" is the 3rd single from the forthcoming Heartless EP due out on Nov 17, 2023. The EP will be available digitally and as a limited edition cassette along with a Nonpoint branded cassette player.

Pre-Save "A Million Watts" here:

https://nfan.link/nonpoint

EP Pre-Order and Physical Products:

https://nonpoint.com/collections/a-million-watts

Following the release of “A Million Watts,” Nonpoint will be heading out on tour with Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, Gwar and Butcher Babies This Summer!

Tour Dates:

Headline
Jul 15 - Cumberland MD - Rock The mountains
Jul 18 - Savannah, GA - Victory North

w/Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, GWAR and Butcher Babies
Jul 20 - West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial Amphitheater
Jul 21 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheater
Jul 23 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
Jul 25 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
Jul 26 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
Jul 28 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Jul 29 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavillion
Jul 30 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
Aug 1 - Syracuse, NY - St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug 2 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake
Aug 4 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
Aug 5 - Tinley Park, IL - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug 6 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
Aug 8 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
Aug 9 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center
Aug 10- Bonner Springs, KS - Azura Ampitheater
Aug 12 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
Aug 13 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug 15 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater
Aug 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amp
Aug 17 - Irvine, CA - FivePoint Amphitheatre
Aug 19 - Concord, CA - Concord Pavillion
Aug 20 - Reno, NV - Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort
Aug-21 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory (Supporting GWAR headline)
Aug 22 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
Aug 23 - Ridgefield, WA - RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheatre
Aug 25 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
Aug 26 - Englewood, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

Sept 6 - VA International Raceway - Blue Ridge Rockfest pre-party

Tickets on sale at nonpoint.com

In 2021, Nonpoint's song "Ruthless" reached #16 on Billboard’s Rock Chart, and were featured on the New Metal Tracks and Kickass Metal Playlist on Spotify with over 1.6 million combined subscribers, SiriusXM Octane’s Big Uns Countdown, LA Lloyd top 30, Loudwire Nights and "Ruthless" was the featured track for AEW’s nationally televised event BLOOD AND GUTS on TNT in May. "Ruthless" has reached over 3.5 million streams.

Nonpoint is:
Elias Soriano (Lead Vocals)
Robb Rivera (Drums)
Rasheed Thomas (Guitar /Backing Vocals)
Adam Woloszyn (Bass)
Jason Zeilstra (Lead Guitar)

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Portland-based Colorado native BERKLEY presents 'Pueblo Nights', previewing his debut album

"Equal parts catchy and groovy, 'Pueblo Nights' recalls the carefully manufactured hits of pop kingpin Beck and songwriting savants Miike Snow. Shimmering synths envelop the listener like a warm bath, while a melodious electric guitar floats atop in the form of a rock-tinged bass line" ~ Dallas Observer

“Earnest and immediate pop-rock with shades of Americana and ’70s Laurel Canyon rock & roll" ~ Bandcamp Daily

"Berkley's music is superb. Here we have a super-catchy melody, a high feel-good factor, impeccable delivery and production. Fans of Ben Folds, Ethan Gold and Ben Kweller should take note" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Intertwines ‘70s country with modern pop and Berkley’s soft vocals layered to hazy guitars will remind you of a sunset in the countryside on a summer road trip" ~  Central Track

"Knows how to tug at the emotional heartstrings without ever venturing into the terrain of sappiness or maudlinism" - Ghost of Blind Lemon


Oregon-based Colorado-raised artist Berkley presents 'Pueblo Nights', the first single from his debut full-length album 'Pueblo', forthcoming via Big Secret Records. Making sense of what remains of youth in adulthood – opportunity, regret, and empathy – is where Berkley stakes his claim among current Portland songwriters.

With straightforward laidback pop grooves driven by shaky electric guitar tones and chiming keyboards, Pueblo Nights explores themes of memory, youth, and growth in Berkley’s hometown of Pueblo, Colorado.

Berkley is the musical moniker of Andrew Jones, a notable recording engineer who now channels his production and songwriting talents into this project. After exploring broad musical territory from recording with former Cher bassist and ASCAP award winner Bob Parr to 2016’s power pop collaboration with members of The Offspringto 2017’s “gorgeous” (AV Club) synthesizer project Sound for Bombs, Jones decided to sharpen his focus on electronic elements and pop song forms.

Set at a tempo best for nighttime drives and backed up by members of the Austin-based band Watering, 'Pueblo Nights' recalls being in young dumb love in a small city’s punk rock and heavy metal music scene. Berkley sets the tone using the everyday poetics of Hal David with a modern spin: Pueblo nights / everything’s alright / I don’t wanna fight/or place the blame.

“When I wrote this song, I thought it was about the fear of running into someone who doesn’t like you, and wishing that going home didn’t have to hold so much tension. But living with ‘Pueblo Nights’ showed that the tension can come from potentially seeing someone you used to love. Will that ever be okay?” says Andrew Jones.

With one foot in Then and the other in Now, 'Pueblo Nights' relays a youthful anxiety any past, present, or future teen could relate to. But Berkley reckons each memory with an adult’s perspective, crafting pop hooks and space cowboy riffs along the way: Would it feel the same if we never met until today / would we still say all those awful things?

After touring in his own punk and metal bands through his teens and early 20s, Andrew Jones dipped his toe in the Los Angeles songwriting scene, ultimately finding himself among a team of writers developing early ideas for Michael Jackson’s comeback album.

Following Jackson’s death, Jones reevaluated his path in music and stopped writing and performing for three years while he taught university writing and literature. Jones’ muses returned in 2010 when he quit his teaching job to immerse himself in jazz guitar studies and rekindle his relationship with music and his primary instrument.

In Berkley, Jones has found a palatable recipe for his wide range of influences and a renewed outlook on writing and performing.

As of July 10, 'Pueblo Nights' is available via Bandcamp, where the 'Pueblo' LP is available for pre-order. Set for release on September 1, it is available on CD and vinyl. The first 100 come in a random color (brown, army green, gray, or purple). It also includes exclusive audio from vintage Pueblo KDZA broadcasts and field recordings captured in Pueblo locales significant to Berkley's life. A seamless listening experience track to track, side per side - this is how Pueblo is meant to be heard.

SINGLE CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Andrew Jones aka Berkley
Berkley - vocals, guitars, keyboards, piano
Jasper Johnson - bass
Bob Cummins Jr. - piano
Ramon Muzquiz - drums, percussion
Recorded at Echo Lab in Denton, TX
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Jones
Additional recording at Huge Planet, Nashville, TN by Jake Davis
Field recording in Pueblo, CO by Andrew Jones and Josh Knobbs “Factor”
Cover layout and design by Dan Gremminger
Single cover photo by Sean Beeman
Artist photos taken by Juli Williams


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King Calaway Explores “The Other Half” Ahead of TENNESSEE’S WAITING Aug. 4 Release

Stoney Creek Records’ King Calaway is one month closer to the release of the group’s August 4 album, Tennessee’s Waiting, with the final taste of what’s to come from the 16-track project arriving today: “The Other Half.”
 
Written by King Calaway guitarist and co-lead vocalist Chad Jervis alongside Phil Barton and Seth Mosley, “The Other Half” appears on the group’s first full-length album in nearly four years. It's a story of a partially healed heart, half stuck on a love that once was. 
 
"I think we’ve all had someone in our lives that we’ve thought we’ve moved on from, but a part of us was still holding on for dear life. ‘The Other Half’ is about that feeling,” shares Jervis. “Recording this one came so naturally because we knew how we wanted it to sound from the start. Combining our influences of bands like the Eagles to adding big guitar solos and a wall of harmonies and acoustic guitars, we wanted to do the most we could on this one and just have fun. I think you can hear that on the record.”
 
“We are so proud of how ‘The Other Half’ turned out and just excited it’s finally out. And to be able to play it live for people opening for The Zac Brown Band is truly a dream come true,” adds King Calaway drummer Chris Deaton.
 
Featuring collaborations with GRAMMY nominee Marcus King, ACM winner Hailey Whitters and Zac Brown on the previously released track, “When I Get Home” — declared a “star-making release” by Billboard – their forthcoming sophomore album showcases smooth vocals and cross genre appeal.
 
Reflecting on how the album came together, King Calaway lead guitarist Caleb Miller said, “Tennessee’s Waiting is our first full-length project in nearly four years, and we feel so grateful to have created it not only alongside each other as a band, but with some of our closest friends and mentors. To get the opportunity to take the music from the studio to playing it live on tour with Zac Brown Band has been incredible and we can’t wait for more fans to hear it.” 
 
The band currently holds the opening slot on Zac Brown Band’s 2023 From the Fire Tour. "I recognized the talent this young group has and when we started working in the studio, so much more unfolded," Brown previously shared with PEOPLE. "I believe in these guys. When [producer] Keith Stegall bet on me and helped me make my first album, that was the launch of my career,” continuing, “it's great to be able to give [that same opportunity] back."

About King Calaway:
Dubbed “The Eagles meet One Direction” by Billboard, noting their seamless ability at “introducing folky instrumentation to the classic pop mold,” King Calaway has bridged generations of Country fans since their 2019 debut album, Rivers. From performing on national TV shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show with James Corden, TODAY, The Kelly Clarkson Show and the internationally acclaimed show Neighbours to making their Grand Ole Opry debut, the band has opened for Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Lainey Wilson, Gabby Barrett and Scotty McCreery. The band's 2021 EP, Midnight, ushered in their more organic harmonious California Country sound that featured “hooky songs with infectious melodies and big, harmony-rich choruses” (People). Most recently, the “rising Country band” (Country Now) joined forces with the award-winning Zac Brown as their producer on brand new music, including “When I Get Home” that the guys performed with Zac Brown at Nissan Stadium during last year’s CMA Fest as well as the high-energy track “I’m Feelin’ Good (Steve Miller Band).” Having just wrapped 2022 tours with both Blanco Brown and Dustin Lynch, the band just hit the road with Zac Brown Bandand will release its new Zac Brown-produced album, Tennessee's Waiting, on August 4, 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.kingcalaway.com.

OPUS, Drummer of Dead By Wednesday, Releases Innovative 80’s New Wave Turned Metal Solo Album Titled REVAMPED! OUT NOW!

REVAMPED is a creative, fun and innovative new take on select 70’s and 80’s tunes. The record features mostly new wave remakes from the likes of Berlin, Missing Persons, Eddy Grant, and more, but also mixed in with some classic rock bands like The Rolling Stones and Blue Oyster Cult!

"These songs were hand picked from the soundtrack of our youth, the playlist that many grew up with and enjoyed. These are tunes that shaped an entire generation but then we literally just remade or better yet “revamped” them, all while keeping the integrity and essence of the original still throughout. REVAMPED updated the production on the classics and made all 11 songs more 2023 and well, a bit more metal too!" says Gerald Edward Pawlik, Executive Producer.

Available worldwide on physical and digital streaming & downloadable platforms via Mindsnap Music / Combat Records / Salt of the Earth(distributed by Von Artists Ltd./The Orchard) and at Tower Records stores. There is a limited edition cassette tape with download card available as well. For more info email: OMindsnap@aol.com

Grab the new solo album Opus’ REVAMPED (Vol. 1) here: https://orcd.co/revamped_vol1

Listen/watch the debut single along with the new visualizer video for the REVAMPED cover of the Richard Marx song “Should’ve Known Better”. The cover was even endorsed by the man, Grammy award and multi-platinum recording artist, Mr. Richard Marx himself. You can check it out here: https://youtu.be/iaTZsVUKXuM

Grab the single NOW here: https://orcd.co/re-vamped_shouldve-known-better

The debut REVAMPED (Vol. 1) features Opus, the drummer of Dead By Wednesday & Earth (former Ellefson, Altitudes & Attitude & Gargantua Soul of the 90’s), along with studio guitarist/solo artist and super shredder Joey Concepcion, both who performed & recorded all the music on this album. It was mixed and mastered by Nicky Bellmore (Dee Snider/Jasta/kings & liars) at Dexters Lab Recording in CT. The combination of Opus and Joey C. was also the duo responsible for the making of the ground breaking guest vocalist album Darkest of Angels by Dead By Wednesday, which came out on David Ellefson’s former EMP Label Group, and featured Brian Fair (Shadows fall), Eric AK (Flotsam & Jetsam), John Arch (Fates Warning), Rob Dukes (x-Exodus), Ceschi Ramos (Codefendants/x-Dead By Wednesday), Waylon Reavis (A Killers Confession/x-Mushroomhead) & many more.

“We might have gone too far with some of these cover tunes but we don’t care! It was so fun remaking these songs for the creation of this album!” says Joey Concepcion.

“Growing up a die hard metal head, I used to snub & hate on new wave music. Why? I don’t really know. I think partially it was my being “cool” age & also what heavy metal stood for at the time… sort of rebellion to all things main stream. However, I’ve always liked all different styles of music & feel that this is what makes a musician better & stronger. Lately, I’ve been vibing on some old school 80’s stuff… Which leads me to why I wanted to do this album," adds Opus.

Credits:

Executive Producer - Gerald Edward Pawlik
Produced by Christian F. Lawrence
Engineered & Recorded by Joey Concepcion
Mixed & Mastered by Nicky Bellmore / Dexters Lab Recording
Vocals & Drums by Opus
Guest Vox on “Paint it Black” by Jeffrey Nothing & “Drive” by Kris Keyes
Screams by Joey Concepcion
Guitars, Bass, & Keyboards by Joey Concepcion & Opus

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ATTILA Drop New Single "Mia Goth" w/ Ekoh

ATILLA, Atlanta's most notorious dealers of metalcore brutality have dropped new single and accompanying music video, “Mia Goth” today. The track features a guest verse from rapper Ekoh and is out now. Stream “Mia Goth” HERE and watch the visualizer below.

Speaking on the release of their new track ATTILA frontman Chris ‘Fronz’ Fronzak shares

“Mia Goth is a song that was created in a very natural organic way. Once we had the song mapped out we hit up our boy Ekoh to drop a verse. When he ended his line with “Mia goth” everything clicked. We’re all huge fans of Mia Goth and her movies, especially Pearl & X. So we figured “hey, let’s write a song about a hot girl that’s kinda crazy”. Pretty relatable if you ask me haha. The song has a fun energetic vibe and captures everything Attila but with a new flare.”

“Mia Goth” follows the release of the band’s previous single, “Bite Your Tongue”, which came out in April and shocked ATTILA fans around the world with the addition of clean vocals from Fronz for the first time ever on one of the band's tracks. The single has already amassed over 1.75 million streams. Both tracks mark the dawning of a new era for ATTILA, maintaining the band’s signature blend of metalcore, nu metal and deathcore whilst also adding new layers of melodic finesse and instrumental technicality and proving that even after 15 years, they are still one of the most prevalent and prolific forces in the genre.

ATTILLA are currently in Europe where they recently kicked off their world tour celebrating their seminal 2013 album, “About That Life”, which debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at number 22. The tour will hit the US throughout September and October of this year (full dates below). Head to www.attilaband.com for tickets and further information.

ABOUT THAT LIFE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR

US LEG

Special Guests: * = No Gideon, ** = No Gideon + ten56, *** = No ten56, **** = No ten56. + Until I Wake, ***** = No Attila + Gideon

Sun. Sept. 10 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Fest *

Tue. Sept 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre Thu.

Sept. 14 – Reading, PA – Reverb

Fri. Sept. 15 – Columbus, OH – King Of Clubs

Sat. Sept. 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation

Sun. Sept. 17 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave

Mon. Sept. 18 – Joliet, IL – The Forge

Tue. Sept. 19 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot

Thu. Sept. 21 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle *

Fri. Sept. 22 – Cleveland, OH – TempleLive Cleveland **

Sat. Sept. 23 – Cincinnati, OH – Legends **

Sun. Sept. 24 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag

Tue. Sept. 26 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater

Wed. Sept. 27 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep

Thu. Sept. 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

Sat. Sept. 30 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon

Sun. Oct. 1 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom

Tue. Oct. 3 – Bend, OR – Domino Room

Thu. Oct. 5 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield

Fri. Oct. 6 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock ****

Fri. Oct. 6 – Fresno, CA – Strummers *****

Sat. Oct. 7 – Bakersfield, CA – Temblor Brewing Co ***

Sun. Oct. 8 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720

Mon. Oct. 9 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

Wed. Oct. 11 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theatre

Fri. Oct. 13 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live Sat.

Oct. 14 – Dallas, TX – Monster Mosh Fest

Sun. Oct 15 – Houston, TX – Studio @ Warehouse Live

Tue. Oct. 17 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly

Wed. Oct. 18 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum

Thu. Oct. 19 – Orlando, FL – Level 13

Fri. Oct. 20 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West

Don't miss your chance to witness this monumental celebration of one of metalcore's landmark albums. Get your tickets for ATTILA's About That Life 10-Year Anniversary Tour and join the party of a lifetime!

ABOUT ATTILA

Chris Fronzak (vocals), Chris Linck (guitar), and Kalan Adam (bass) aka ATTILA have been churning out metalcore anthems for nearly two decades, shaping and defining the genre as they go.

Formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005, ATTILA has released eight studio albums, including their infamous 2013 smash hit, "About That Life" which debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #22. The band are best known for their uniquely aggressive heaviness, their incendiary, high-energy live shows and their tongue-in-cheek, not-giving-a-fuck attitude. Their music has amassed over 267 million streams and currently have nearly 761k monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

ATTILA has continued to thrive and evolve over the years, cementing their status as one of the most influential bands in the modern metalcore genre. This new era is just another step in their evolution, with plenty more to come.

FRANK RAY DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW / ALBUM RELEASE SHOW & CIRCLE LIVESTREAM ON 7/13

RISING STAR FRANK RAY’S
SELF-TITLED, LABEL-DEBUT ALBUM,  
FRANK RAY, OUT NOW 


Performs Free Album Release Show for Fans
Thurs. 7/13  @ Ole Red – Nashville, 6pm CST

 
Show To Be Livestreamed on 
Circle All Access Facebook & YouTube


LISTEN TO THE NEW ALBUM HERE

Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes

CMT Listen Up Artist, Amazon Music USA “Artist to Watch,” and Pandora “Artist to Watch,” Frank Ray today releases his most unique body of work yet – his self-titled debut label album Frank Ray – via BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records.

Listen to Frank Ray HERE.

Produced by Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Scotty McCreery), Frank Ray seamlessly intermixes a traditional Country sound with R&B and touches of Frank’s Latin heritage. The album features 15 tracks – 13 of which were co-written by the rising star.

“Country has always been the music that’s closest to my heart. It’s always been like my comfort food for my soul,” says Ray. “With that said, it's also been fun to incorporate different elements of who I am into this new music. This project stays true to my heritage and upbringing, fusing a Latin flair, cool and funky arrangements, Classic Rock and R&B grooves alongside 90s Country inspired barstool songs. And there are definitely some high-energy party anthems to boot!”

“My intention was always to come into Country music with something refreshing, different and new. This album has always been my dream – to put out a body of work at mainstream Country music as a signed artist that isn’t just MY contribution to Country music, it’s also hopefully paving the way for other Hispanic artists to come into the format,” continues Ray.

Hot off a national tour supporting Old Dominion, Ray continues crisscrossing the U.S this summer, performing at some of the biggest festivals in the country including Milwaukee’s Summerfest (7/7); Nebraska’s MRL Country Music Festival (7/20); Wisconsin’s Country Jam (7/21) and Country Thunder (7/22); Colorado’s Ski Hi Stampede (7/27) and Ohio’s Voices of America Country Music Festival (8/11).

The star heads back to Nashville on Thursday, 7/13, to perform an album release show for fans at Ole Red – Nashville, in the heart of downtown.  The show is free and begins at 6 pm CST. For those that can’t attend, the album release show will be livestreamed across Circle All Access’ Facebook and YouTube channels. For more info, visit Ray's Facebook page here.

“Looking to stretch Country music’s cultural boundaries,” (Los Angeles Times) with a sound praised as “easygoing contemporary Country with Pop-Soul hooks and a dash of Southwestern spice” (Rolling Stone), the rhythmic project opens with the anthemic “Streetlights” that showcases his Latin roots, perfectly setting the tone for what to expect throughout the rest of the project. Followed by the catchy “Country’d Look Good On You” and lively, party-starter “Y’all Showed Up,” Ray cranks it up, illustrating his innate ability to cross over from country  into R&B and beyond.

Applauded by CMT for placing “his knack for songwriting on full display,” the kiss-off anthem “Somebody Else’s Whiskey” is currently climbing the county radio charts. The song finds the “smooth-voiced crooner” (Billboard) celebrating  the freedom and excitement felt after ending a relationship, knowing your ex is finally drinking “Somebody Else’s Whiskey.”

Intermixing fun and sultry Latin vibes, standout track “Wasting Your Words,” finds Rolling Stone’s “Artist to Watch” painting a vivid picture of how a couple keeps their spark alive, despite distance.

Ray also pays tribute to country music’s greatest legends like Dolly, George, Waylon and more in the nostalgic “Back Before My Time.” From the wailing pedal steel to the rollicking guitar licks, the good-time track transports you back to Country music’s glory days, before rounding out the project with “Party with Strangers,” which perfectly captures who Frank Ray is –  a guy who turns strangers into immediate lifelong friends.

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About Frank Ray: 

Texas chart-topper, bilingual recording artist and former police officer - Frank Ray is busting open the doors for a modern Latino Country movement. Growing up just three miles from the border in New Mexico, Frank was immersed in the best of both worlds - enriched by his Mexican culture and surrounded by Texas Country music. Praised as “easygoing contemporary Country with Pop-Soul hooks and a dash of Southwestern spice” (Rolling Stone), Frank’s “catalog is representative of his fun personality and flair” (Country Now), expertly blending ‘90s Texas Country, Latin, R&B and Pop. As an entertainer, Frank delivers electrifying, high-energy performances that has something for everyone. With immense cross-cultural appeal and a panorama of influences, Ray “is looking to stretch Country music’s cultural boundaries” (Los Angeles Times).  

In the three short years since embarking on his musical journey full-time, he has racked up two No. 1 singles and three Top 10 singles on Texas Country Radio, become a staff songwriter, landed Frank Rogers (Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker) as his producer, signed a record deal with BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records and much more. Along with being named an “Artist to Watch” by Rolling Stone and Amazon Music USA as well as a “Listen Up Artist” by CMT, Ray has appeared on USA Network’s Real Country, been profiled in the Los Angeles Times and on NBC's TODAY.  

Recently on tour with Old Dominion and now performing at major music festivals across the U.S, Frank visits first responders through his mental-health initiative FRAY, at each tour stop, and provides them with the necessary tools for mental clarity. Having shared stages with Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Kip Moore, LANCO, Hunter Hayes and more, the versatile entertainer was just named to CRS New Faces’ Class of 2023. Featured on his self-titled, label-debut album, is the cheeky “Somebody Else’s Whiskey” is currently climbing the Country radio charts. The album, Frank Ray, is available across streaming platforms now.

EQUILIBRIUM - release new single 'Shelter' + welcome new singer Fabiin to their ranks

It's been silent around the EQUILIBRIUM camp for quite some time, but today, the German modern metal virtuosos can finally share the news that fans around the globe have been waiting for: The five-piece releases their new single 'Shelter' today!

“During the last months, we contemplated much on what EQUILIBRIUM means to us – musically and lyrically. And even though there are some important parameters shaping our style, we usually just start writing without questioning the process at all”, states bandleader René. Powerful gutturals, sharp riffs, and a unique blend between modern and folk metal – ‘Shelter’ presents the six-piece as the much-proclaimed phoenix rising from the ashes, ready to shine for the next three decades of EQUILIBRIUM. “We are very motivated and inspired and full of ideas”, closes René. “We want to create music without any compromises and just want to bring the feelings that we had in the studio to the stage. Currently, we’re continuously working on new songs and new shows.”
The song was written and produced by René Berthiaume and Cleo Tiger, mixed by Robin Leijon and René Berthiaume, and mastered by Dom R. Crey at the Splendid Waves Studios.

Listen to 'Shelter' here:
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/eq-shelter.a01

The song has an important meaning for the band as it doesn’t only herald the beginning of EQUILIBRIUM’s next chapter in their successful career. It also introduces the band’s new singer Fabian Getto as a driving force for the metal veterans’ future. René states about the new singer: „We did an open casting call and Fabian sent in a vocal performance of ‘Renegades’ that caught our attention. There was something special about him and we had to follow this intuition. Right from the first meeting, we had an incredibly good connection and a productive and creative day in the studio. It seems like the person that we were looking for with our public casting call finally found his way to us.”

Watch the new singer in action in the new music video for 'Shelter', directed and produced by Hammer & Tiger Productions, Below.

About EQUILIBRIUM:
By blending a furious modern metal sound with elements of traditional folk, Germany’s EQUILIBRIUM have created a distinctive sound that is enthralling and spiritually uplifting. Since its foundation in 2001, they have proven to be one of the most innovative and durable groups in their genre, touring the world several times over and adding to their legacy with every performance. Now, as they enter their third decade together, EQUILIBRIUM is as creative as ever, creating some of the most inspired music of their career.

EQUILIBRIUM’s longevity can be largely attributed to their willingness to grow and evolve, consistently exploring new sonic territories and revealing different sides of their artistry with each release. But the core of their appeal has remained consistent: harsh metal presented with vast cinematic soundscapes that speak to the entire human experience.

In spite of its often dark tonality, EQUILIBRIUM’s music is meant to evoke feelings of hope and confidence. They incorporate aspects of many different musical cultures, focusing on the things that unite us as people, rather than the things that mark us as different.  
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EQUILIBRIUM is:
René| Guitar
Fabi | Vocals
Skar | Clear Vocals
Dom Crey | Guitar
Hati | Drums

More info:
https://equilibrium-metal.net/band/
www.nuclearblast.de/equilibrium
https://www.instagram.com/equilibrium_official/
https://de-de.facebook.com/equilibrium

Windwaker Drop Video For New Song "SIRENS" — WATCH

Australia's WINDWAKER — vocalist Liam Guinane, guitarist Jesse Crofts, bassist Indey Salvestro, drummer Chris Lalic, and synths/samples specialist Connor Robins — have dropped the video for their brand new single "SIRENS." Watch it Below.

"SIRENS" is like a sonic grenade — the musical tension, urgency, riffs, and beats build quickly and explode with a delirious fury! Shifting from clean vocals to earth-shattering screams amid a firestorm of guitars and synths, the Australian band will hurl you headfirst into the mosh pit with their latest track. The pre-choruses are utterly fierce, while the choruses themselves invite plenty of crowd singalongs. "SIRENS" is most certainly Windwaker at their most anthemic. Stick around for the breakdown that erupts towards the end of the song... if you dare!

"'SIRENS' is a track about manipulation and chaos, the band explains. "It's about the multitude of voices we hear every day that have the power to mislead us, divide us, or unite us and the dangers we encounter when we are ill-informed. It captures Windwaker's signature balance of hard-hitting heavy sensibility with catchy and infectious melodies. When we first wrote it, it instantly had an energy that we loved, and we are so excited to share it with the world."

Windwaker released their Fearless Records debut Love Language in 2022. Stay tuned for more from the band!

Introducing Sleep Theory! Band Signs to Epitaph + Shares "Numb" Video — WATCH😴

EPITAPH RECORDS is pleased to welcome rock band Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — to its global roster. 

"We knew the moment we first met with Epitaph that it was the place we were meant to be," the band exclaims. "Their vision for the band perfectly aligned with ours, and their enthusiasm was second to none. We are beyond excited to be part of the Epitaph family, and call this place our new home."

To celebrate the new partnership, the band has shared the video for the recent single "Numb." Watch it Below. 

"Working with [director] Orie [McGinness] on this video was such an incredible experience," the band says. "His vision for 'Numb' was phenomenal, and he truly brought this song to life in ways that we could have only dreamed of."

Sleep Theory's trajectory thus far has been lightning quick and impressive, to say the least.

The numbers don't lie. "Numb" follows the band's debut single "Another Way," which arrived in January 2023 and amassed 500k views on TikTok within 36 hours of release. Together, the two tracks have generated over 13 million streams and each shot to No. 1 on SiriusXM's Octane Chart, sitting in the top slot for three weeks a piece. The reaction was intense, and as such, the band was also selected for SiriusXM/Pandora's Artist Accelerator Program and will be a part of their Next Wave Concert Series in September. This all happened in the span of six months.

 But what seemed like an overnight success (or an "industry plant" playing to the algorithm, as some trolls theorized) has actually been years in the making.

Since retiring from the U..S Army several years ago, Moore has dedicated his life to carving his own path in the music industry. Officially starting Sleep Theory in 2019, the current incarnation of his musical journey began as a studio project to fuse his love of hard rock, funk, and R&B.

Now a four-piece band, which came to be on the back of a chance meeting via Facebook Marketplace, Sleep Theory have achieved a pair of No. 1 singles, played their first run of shows to massive crowds, and signed to Epitaph Records. Combining metalcore-like breakdowns with bluesy grooves and a pop sensibility made for modern radio, "Numb" also cracked the Top 40 on the Active Rock chart.

Looking ahead, Sleep Theory will support both Shinedown and Set It on separate tours this summer, with showcases how versatile their sound is and how it appeals to all genres of fans. More touring is planned through 2024, as is more new music! 

SLEEP THEORY ON TOUR:
WITH SHINEDOWN:
7/14 — Fargo, ND — Red River Valley Fair  
7/16 —Madison, WI — The Sylvee  
7/17 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Event Center  
7/21 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Live  
7/23 — Niagra Falls, ON — Fallsview Casino  

WITH SET IT OFF:  
8/25 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom 
8/26 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall 
8/28 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre 
8/30 — San Diego, CA — House Of Blues 

Miranda Lambert & Leon Bridges Join Forces in "If You Were Mine" Music Video, Out Now

Emotional Duet Named Among Rolling Stone’s “Best Country Songs of 2023 So Far”

Lambert Returns to Las Vegas Tomorrow, July 7 for Additional Velvet Rodeo Residency Shows

As fellow GRAMMY Award winners Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges continue to earn acclaim for “If You Were Mine”, the Texas natives have teamed up once again to film an official music video for the longing ballad of unrequited love. Watch Below.
 
Directed by Reid Long, the video features Lambert and Bridges as performers at a local dive bar. Clad in a custom set by Denimcratic and adorned in Established Jewelry, Lambert trades lines with Bridges as they observe an eye-catching couple, watching the patrons flow between affection and confrontation, eventually finding a happy ending having seemingly been inspired by the on-stage performance. 
 
Drawing inspiration from Pablo Ferro’s work in the 1960s-era Thomas Crown Affair, the split screen visuals offer varying perspectives of Lambert, Bridges and the patrons throughout the song. Eagle-eyed fans will also recognize the dive bar setting from Lambert’s Academy of Country Music Award-winning “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” Video of the Year, as she takes on a decidedly different persona for “If You Were Mine.”
 
Released June 6 on Lambert’s Vanner Records with distribution by IMPERIAL, the Jon Randall-produced song penned by Lambert together with Ashley Monroe and Jesse Frasure specifically with Bridges in mind has already earned critical acclaim. Rolling Stone named it among the “Best Country Songs of 2023 So Far,” declaring, “there’s not likely to be a more sensual collab in 2023… Two Texas titans – one with a steel-bodied twang, the other all billowy soul – crackle together like a warm fire in the hearth,” while UPROXX proclaims the song “contains a mystical veil of Texas magic… as they blend together elements of country and R&B.” 
 
Lambert and Bridges also teamed up for a live debut of the song at this year’s CMA Fest, with the Nissan Stadium performance set to air as part of the primetime concert special airing Wednesday, July 19 at 8/7c on ABC. 
 
The release is the first glimpse at new music from Lambert, who has recently teased “some fun collaborations up my sleeve,” since her critically acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated album, Palomino, celebrated by Variety for cementing her place as “the best ambassador country has to the world.” Lambert also recently added New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of accolades with debut book “Y’all Eat Yet?” available everywhere now and she will return to Las Vegas for the next round of her Velvet Rodeo residency shows tomorrow, July 7.
 
Bridges is currently in the studio working on his fourth LP for Columbia Records while touring throughout the summer and fall of 2023.
 
For more information, including upcoming projects and performances, please visit MirandaLambert.com and LeonBridges.com.

About Miranda Lambert
Already a decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, passionate shelter animal advocate, restaurateur and business woman, superstar Miranda Lambert adds New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of titles with the arrival of her debut book, “Y’all Eat Yet?,” available everywhere now.
 
Palomino, her eighth solo album, arrived in 2022 as the largest female Country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and many more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 11 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the most-awarded artist in ACM history praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With her headlining Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency extended through late 2023 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including with her latest release, the cross-genre collaboration “If You Were Mine” with Leon Bridges.

Idyllwind, her clothing and cowboy boot collection, is an exclusive brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide, while her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart. She is also the first female artist to have her own venue on Broadway in Nashville with her Casa Rosa Tex-Mex cantina. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefiting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $8 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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About Leon Bridges
Gold-Diggers Sound is the third solo album from Leon Bridges in a career trajectory that saw him going from working as a dishwasher and busking on the streets of his beloved Fort Worth, Texas to being signed to a major label, garnering multiple and ultimately winning a GRAMMY Award and performing at the White House for Former President Barack Obama within a two-year span. Following the release of his GRAMMY Award-winning sophomore album, Good Thing, Leon issued a steady stream of music including tracks with John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Kiana Ledé, Lucky Daye and Noah Cyrus as well as Texas Sun, a collaboration project with fellow Texans Khruangbin. Other career highlights include opening for Harry Styles on an arena tour, his breakout track “River” being certified Platinum, portraying Gil Scott Heron in Damien Chazelle’s First Man, appearing in a global GAP holiday campaign, garnering a CMT Award for his Crossroads collaboration with Luke Combs, performing at the Tom Ford NYFW show and MoMA’s Film Benefit honoring Tom Hanks, selling out Hollywood Bowl and back-to-back nights at Radio City Music Hall and partnering with eyewear brand VADA. Leon also released a track on Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack. In 2022 he was nominated for two GRAMMYs for Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Album and also announced a global partnership with Wrangler. Leon just wrapped a trek around the globe for his Boundless Tour.

NYC's ROMAN ANGELOS and esteemed producer SCOTT SOLTER present film for 'The Underwater Supermarket (Thierry de Mer Mix)' The full 'Supermarkets, Underwater' LP is out now

“Insanely cheerful and groovy lounge muzak. It’s fantastic... an album of splendid vibes” ~ Electronic Sound

"Far-from-ordinary... a delightful nostalgia-inducing instrumental exploration of movement and sonic fluidity. Highly memorable and grounding" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Pretty Glorious" ~ Stewart Maconie, BBC 6 Music

"Fluid and meditative, yet so catchy - taking elevator music to new lounge-loving heights, puts the thrill in chill" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A fun escapist collection of music" ~ The Electricity Club

"Guaranteed to stick in your brain" ~ Shindig!


Brooklyn lounge-chill artist Roman Angelos and electronic producer Scott Solter(St. Vincent, Maps & Atlases, Spoon, Superchunk, The Mountain Goats) offer the latest from their collaborative album 'Supermarkets, Underwater'.

Following the video for the lead track 'Swimming Through The Aisles (Teeming Mix)', acclaimed filmmaker Mark Solter has created a music film for 'The Underwater Supermarket (Thierry de Mer Mix)', the album's closing track.

Recently released via London's Happy Robots Records, this record sees Solter fully reimagine Roman Angelos' 2022 album 'Music For Underwater Supermarkets', a sonic dreamscape that transposes the mundane act of grocery shopping to an aquatic utopian landscaping. Solter flips the script, transforming the bouncy and upbeat material of the original album into a darker and more ambient landscape. Weaving in noise and shifting electronic percussion, this is an entirely new record.

Roman Angelos is the nom de plume of Brooklyn-based producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Rich Bennett, developed as a vehicle to explore his obsession with library recordings of the 60's and 70s, muzak and exotica. Exotic, dreamy, and wistful, this is the sound of a jazz sextet as channeled through synths and drum machines, creating a spacey feel.

For 'The Underwater Supermarket (Thierry de Mer Mix)' - a deeply submersive and eerie work - Scott Solter's twin brother Mark Solter creates a dark and alluring visual experience, adding to the full ambience of the work. A cinematographer and director working in narrative, commercial and branded content, Mark Solter is a multiple film festival award winner, who has collaborated on a number of autonomous films worldwide and is currently developing several scripted properties.

"I viewed the idea of being underwater, a supermarket under water, as a flexible metaphor. Ideas beyond the threat level and adversity of an environment not normal to our function, but of events constructed or  self-inflicted, if you will, that result from the burden choice," explains filmmaker Mark Solter.
 
Roman Angelos adds, "It was a great experience working with Mark Solter on this video. He understood the nature of this piece immediately and it took little to no explanation as to how it should be translated to video. Mark’s work adds in another dimension to this music; the things that submerge us in life, not just the bigger questions, but our everyday struggles as well.”

Produced by Rich Bennett at Acme Hall Studios in Brooklyn, the 'Music For Underwater Supermarkets' album was recorded live to tape, together in one room, by Colin Marston (Jarboe, Sailors With Wax Wings).

Rich Bennett has also been involved in a diverse group of musical projects, including outsider / 60s proto-punk group The Shaggs, dream pop outfit Mahogany, Brazilian funk group Limoncello, and Stereolab's Morgane Lhote (aka Hologram Teen).

'Supermarkets, Underwater' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. With distribution by Cargo Records, the CD is available exclusively via Bandcamp. 

ALBUM CREDITS
All remixes by Scott Solter
Written by Rich Bennett and Scott Solter
Produced by Rich Bennett at Acme Hall Studios, Brooklyn
Original recordings by Colin Marston
Released by Happy Robots Records (Catalogue No. Bot39a)
Distribution by Cargo Records
Cover artwork by Martin J Langthorne


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Horrendous Head Out on Tour of Southwest + CA

HORRENDOUS have given us two early glimpses of 'Ontological Mysterium'. The title track touches down with riffs that churn like an Apache helicopter. while second single "Cult of Shaad'oah" keeps climbing on the backs of duel leads, crashing cymbals and bloody battle cries. 

Now it's time for Philly's filthiest and finest progressive death metal band to saddle up their chariots and hit the road. This month, they're touring the Southwest before making their way over into California, where they'll lock horns with PENURY. 

The Southwestern Mysterium tour starts tonight in Houston, TX at Black Magic Social Club. On Saturday, July 8, the band are playing a free show in San Antonio at Faust Tavern.

Tour Dates
07/06: Houston, TX @ Black Magic [Tickets]
07/07: Austin, TX @ The Lost Well [Tickets]
07/08: San Antonio, TX @ Faust Tavern (free admission)
07/09: Dallas, TX @ Double Wide [Tickets]
07/11: El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill [Tickets]
07/13: Tempe, AZ @ Metalheads Clubhouse [Tickets]
07/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead* [Tickets]
07/15: San Diego, CA @ Tower Bar* [Tickets]
07/16: Long Beach, CA @ Supply and Demand* [Tickets]
07/17: Atascadero, CA @ Dark Nectar*
07/18: Sacramento, CA @ The Colony* [Tickets]
07/19: Santa Rosa, CA @ Arlene Francis Center* [Tickets]
07/20: Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club* [Tickets]

* with special guests PENURY.   

'Ontological Mysterium' will be released on August 18, 2023 by Season of Mist. Pre-save the album HERE.  Pre-order it HERE. 

“Surprises always come up during writing — spontaneous ideas pull you into new territory and enable the realization of novel possibilities that previously were inaccessible.”

Such are the words from Horrendous drummer Jamie Knox when discussing the creation of the band’s fifth full-length, the highly anticipated 'Ontological Mysterium'. Knox’s quote also encapsulates Horrendous’s approach to extreme metal. Since 2009, the band has capably tapped into the inaccessible by providing a fresh, unconventional take on death metal that harnesses technical brilliance with elaborate, mind-melding melodies, frothy, spewing vocals and labyrinthine song structures. This combination has made each Horrendous long play a clinic in the gratifyingly unorthodox. The trend continues on Ontological Mysterium.

The follow-up to 2018’s Idol was recorded, mixed and mastered at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in Virginia, which doubles as the homestead of guitarist/vocalist Damian Herring. While the band (completed by guitarist/vocalist Matt Knox and bassist Alex Kulick) finished much of the songwriting for Ontological Mysterium in 2019, its recording was delayed by the 2020 global pandemic and various life events. Horrendous eventually finished recording in early 2022 and mastered the album before the start of 2023.

The album upholds Horrendous’s position as one of the underground’s best outside-of-the-box extreme metal bands. Having long abandoned concern whether people would appreciate their “uniqueness,” Horrendous has embraced its role as a band willing to veer far from death metal conventions, intentionally stretching and breaking norms. To wit, the band primarily views its music as filtered through a death metal lens. This may be Horrendous’s defining trait: By not accepting parameters, nothing is off-limits.
 
Lineup: 
Damian Herring - Guitar, Vocals
Matt Knox - Guitar, Vocals
Alex Kulick - Bass
Jamie Knox - Drums

Producer / Sound Engineer / Mixing / Mastering: Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studio, Arlington, VA, USA

Style: Progressive death metal

Cover art: Brian Smith

Pre-save: :  https://orcd.co/ontologicalmysteriumpresave

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

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https://www.instagram.com/horrendous_official/
https://horrendoussom.bandcamp.com/
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/horrendous/496063134
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Na6P4MqOassrZtvT9Z12s

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WORMHOLE Supporting Analepsy on North American Tour

Wormhole are emerging from Baltimore's underground with a new album. 'Almost Human' takes the band's homemade tech slam to the next level. Riffs screech with more eerie, alien dissonance, while the rhythm section barrels and flips like Samus in her morph ball. They've also added new vocalist Julian Kersey, who grunts like a cyber demon on lead single "System Erase".      

This summer, Wormhole are treating North America to an early taste of 'Almost Human' while supporting Analepsy on a 20+ date tour.

'Almost Human' comes out September 22. Pre-save HERE and pre-order HERE. 

Tour dates
07/07: Philadelphia, PA @ Milkboy [TICKETS]
07/08: Baltimore, MD @ Metro [TICKETS]
07/09: Charlotte, NC @ Milestone [TICKETS]
07/10: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory) [TICKETS]
07/11: Orlando, FL @ Conduit [TICKETS]
07/12: Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug [TICKETS]
07/13: Fort Walton, FL @ Downtown Music Hall [TICKETS]
07/14: Corpus Christi, TX @ Boozer's [TICKETS]
07/15: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live [TICKETS]
07/17: Tucson, AZ @ Edge Bar [TICKETS]
07/18: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 [TICKETS]
07/20: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]
07/21: Cupertino, CA @ X-Bar [TICKETS]
07/22: Sacramento, CA @ Old Ironsides [TICKETS]
07/23: Reno, NV @ The Cellar [TICKETS]
07/24: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]
07/25: Denver, CO @ Trailside Saloon [TICKETS]
07/26: Lincoln, NE @ 1867 [TICKETS]
07/28: Chicago, IL @ Chicago Domination [TICKETS]
07/29: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary [TICKETS]
07/30: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall [TICKETS]
07/31: Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck [TICKETS]
08/01: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar [TICKETS]
08/02: Quebec City, QC @ L'anti [TICKETS]
08/03: Manchester, NH @ Jewel [TICKETS]
08/04: Boston, MA @ Ralph's Diner [TICKETS]
08/05: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows [TICKETS]

When you invent your own genre, you can make the rules, and in space, no one can correct your math. If Wormhole’s excellent The Weakest Among Us was 50% tech death and 50% slamming brutal death metal, their Season of Mist debut is a veritable leveling up of the Baltimore-based act’s trademark “tech slam.” It’s the kind of record that can scramble your brain and give your neck a nice chiropractic workout; Almost Human feels like the future of extreme metal, dropped down from either outer space or delivered by Nintendo cartridge (more on that later).  

So, what the hell exactly is “tech slam?” Well, the gleefully amorphous and unholy term comes from an ethos that guitarists Sanil “Noni” Kumar and Sanjay Kumar discovered and perfected over (probably) thousands of hours of Metroid and Doom games, as well as, you know, actual musical mastery. Almost Human, out September 22, 2023, is more powerful, more agile, and more confounding for pie-chart-enthusiasts than anything else that came before it. The sequel is always bigger, darker, and in this case, covered in much more pixelated space horror viscera. My Wormholio calculator puts their sound at 91% tech and 89% slam, with an increase in awesome stats somewhere in the 420% range. There’s also a clear emphasis on amplifying their dissonant death influence, the kind of eerie melodies that feel like being stomped on by Samus.
 
There’s a clear balance to everything on Almost Human: the songs are more adventurous while also being instantly memorable. No two songs sound alike, and that diversity in songcraft (level design?) sees Wormhole pushing and pulling along their tech and slam dials to figure out what’s best for the song; spoiler, it’s always riffs. What also becomes evident after repeated listens is how carefully the Kumar brothers understand a sense of place, humor, and a consistent vibe. This is still the same band that’s known for throwing on Saturday morning cartoons, and Almost Human continues to hammer home that Wormhole the musical entity is deadly serious, but the guys that make tech slam are not stoic creatures. There’s a warmth and sense of joy when chatting with them that only gets brighter when you ask their favorite Metroid game (that’s a question for a live show). So, what is this vibe they are chasing? Sanjay shares:
 
“The tech slam imagery is based on Metroid lore, Doom lore, and we haven't written a song about it yet, but Alien as well. Those three things are brutal sci-fi universes, so we're trying to embody that sound. The slam riffs, you can connect the brutal killing of stuff with the brutal chunky riffs; that's been a match that's existed since the nineties. So that's the slam part, and then the tech part was harder to fit that vibe, so we kind of do it differently. I lean into very dissonance-vibe stuff, like Artificial Brain and Dysrhythmia. I think disso-death and heavy, they aren't usually paired together, even though they should be.” 

 
“And then as far as chasing the vibe,” Noni adds, “I kind of go about it two ways. With the Metroid soundtrack or universe, that vibe, there's some dark and gloomy atmosphere, but there's a lot of pretty imagery as well. We wanted to find a way to match that very pretty, kind of out-there sound cohesively in songs with a very aggressive and guttural approach.”
 
Like another famous sci-fi horror masterpiece of a different media, Wormhole’s shifting, amorphous style is perfectly suited to blend in and amaze just about any fan of heavy music. That’s The Thing: they can pull off whatever they want, but it’s always boiled down to that tech slam vibe. Do you like tech, melody, breakdowns, atmosphere, or dissonance? Tech slam can fill whatever void you seek.
 
If previous albums were early generation, lower-resolution visions of tech slam, Almost Human is the 4K reboot, where you can see every pixel of terror and awe. Wormhole are absolutely ready for their closeup. Prepare your worms and your holes, tech slam is here to stay.  

Line-up 

Julian Kersey: vocals
Sanil Kumar: guitar
Sanjay Kumar: guitar
Bass: Basil Chiasson
Drums: Matt Tillett
 

Recording studio: Guitars and vocals were recorded at Wormhole HQ. Drums were recorded at AJ Viana Productions.

Producer & engineering: 'Almost Human' was produced and engineered by Wormhole and AJ Viana. Bass parts were produced and engineered by Alex Weber.

Mixing: AJ Viana at AJ Viana Productions

Mastering: Alan Douches

Artwork: Adam Burke at Nightjar Illustration

Photos: Eric DeCarlo

Biography: Nick Senior

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/wormhole-almost-human

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/almosthumanpresave

Format
CD Digipack
Digital Download
Vinyl (Black)
Vinyl (Orange)
Vinyl (Green)
Vinyl (Grey)
 
Links
https://wormholemetal.bandcamp.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/wormholetechslam/?hl=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2foAanYCza7knczRDB8DFt?si=hxz_IV21RzuSeLcibU2tkQ&nd=1

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