Eric Sardinas Shares New Track "Tonight" — LISTEN

September 10, 2023

NEW ALBUM MIDNIGHT JUNCTION OUT OCTOBER 13 VIA EARMUSIC

Following the success of his recent single "Long Shot," blues-rock virtuoso Eric Sardinas ignites the scene once again with his scorching new single "Tonight," which is available now.

Listen to the new single below.

"I play slide guitar, I play blues, but it's rock 'n' roll that I interpret in my own way," says Sardinas, highlighting the driving force behind his music, a seamless blend of blues heritage and rock's unbridled energy. A master of his craft, Sardinas has garnered acclaim for his mesmerizing guitar skills, and raw, soul-stirring vocals. Nine years after the release of his last record, the new album Midnight Junction is poised to showcase his artistic journey while staying true to the blues rock roots that have earned him a dedicated global following.

Sardinas is joined by an excellent rhythm section, compromised of Chris Frazier (Whitesnake, Foreigner) on drums, Koko Powell (Lenny Kravitz, Sheila E) on bass guitar, David Schulz (The Goo Goo Dolls, Bo Diddley) on keys and organ, with very special guest Blues harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite. Produced by Matt Gruber.

Witness Eric Sardinas and his all-star crew keeping the great blues rock tradition alive and kickin! Midnight Junction is available as CD Digipak, 1LP (black/180g) and Ltd. Red Marbled LP (180g) for pre-order now here.

Wolves At the Gate Share Video for Cover of "Breaking the Habit"

September 10, 2023

LOST IN TRANSLATION COVERS ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 22 VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

WOLVES AT THE GATE have shared the video for their cover of Linkin Park's "Breaking the Habit." Watch it below.

The song appears on Lost In Translation, a full covers album. Lost In Translation arrives on September 22 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

"There wasn’t much debate about covering a Linkin Park song because they all played a big role in our lives growing up," the band says. "The hard part was picking the right song that we could actually transform in a different way. The arrangement, sonic landscape, and lyrics of 'Breaking the Habit' ended up being something that connected with everybody unanimously. The genius of the original song is the utter simplicity of the components. The beat and dynamics of the song stay the same for almost the entire song, but at the same time still has so much movement.

"We tried to expand on that and add some more movement in the music to complement and accentuate the vocals. It was a bit of a debate to change the rhythmic elements of the song but doing things like breaking down the second verse became some of our favorite parts. The lyrics of the song were so easily relatable as we often feel the same need to express that type of frustration when faced with our own struggles. We hope our cover can express gratitude and love to Chester, his family, and the rest of LP."

ABOUT WATG:
Unrestricted by genre conventions and determined to raise the bar with each successive album, Wolves at the Gate deliver music and a message with a firm commitment to passion and authenticity. Tirelessly seeking out the light in seemingly overwhelming darkness, the Midwestern post-hardcore group balances soaring melodies with unrelenting metal and emotional heaviness. Eulogies arrives with confidence and forward motion born from reflection, introspection, and isolation.

The small-town Ohio-based five-piece band built the foundations for the album's 13 songs during the pandemic shutdown, shaping diverse tracks like "Shadows," "Peace That Starts The War," and "No Tomorrow" into stunning confessional epics. Wolves at the Gate's audience treasures each of the band's best-known songs for the emotional depth, passionate catharsis, and evocative power contained in them, as evidenced by the millions of streams for WATG anthems. These include "Counterfeit," "A Voice in the Violence," and "Drifter" (from 2019's Eclipse); "Asleep," "Flickering Flame," and "War in the Time of Peace" (from 2016's Types & Shadows); "Relief," and "The Bird and the Snake" (from 2014's VxV); "Dead Man," "The Harvest," and "Slaves" (from 2012's Captors), and "Heralds" (from 2011's We Are The Ones).

WOLVES AT THE GATE ARE:
Steve Cobucci — Vocals/Guitar
Nick Detty — Vocals
Joey Alarcon — Guitar
Abishai Collingsworth — Drums
Ben Summers — Bass

Manchester's Harry Stafford (Inca Babies) & North Carolina's Marco Butcher present 'We Are The Perilous Men' LP

September 10, 2023

"Unapologetically weaving their way through varied genres, Stafford and Butcher’s bluesy story-based music is raw around the edges, while sucking you willingly inside – a sonic diamond in the rough, so to speak" ~ The Spill Magazine

"The symmetry between the two artists is remarkable... refreshing, meshing the grit of blues with an urban thematic. This is dirty but agreeable... Goes down smooth like a good shot of bourbon" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Raucous and unapologetically gritty... a sonic experience that is both nostalgic and fresh... exudes a captivating rawness from the very beginning" ~ Skylight Magazine

Manchester underground music icon Harry Stafford, perhaps best known as the frontman and founder of groundbreaking post-punk band Inca Babies, and US-based trash blues guitarist Marco Butcher present their new album 'We Are The Perilous Men', released via Black Lagoon Records.

Following the resounding triumph of their 'Bone Architecture' album in 2021, the duo present the second chapter of this exploration, upholding their lockdown-inspired tradition of sending ideas back and forth between North Carolina and Manchester. Creating this album unconsciously - perhaps even telepathically - their musical connection has ignited this album with an infectious energy and spirit.

"When we decided to release the album back in January, we had to decide on ten tracks (now eleven) out of a possible twenty. We agonised long and hard, but it was actually quite a satisfying endeavour because we were unaware just how many great tracks we had and that, if we kept this up, there must surely be another album in a couple of years, but that we’ll probably have to choose ten out of a possible forty tracks by then," says Harry Stafford.

"This was also a moment we both realised that we had had such a great time working together on these tracks, which had now effortlessly merged into the great album, so we spent at least an hour feeling very pleased with ourselves."

In the lead-up to the album, the duo released the diabolical and swampy post-punk single 'The Rules of the House' and the lead track 'Walk Among The Spectres', which explores our own fragile mortality, with a video filmed in the expansive Southern Cemetery in Didsbury South Manchester, dating back to 1700 and used throughout the Victorian era. Now a public park, people are invited to wander among the tombstones... to literally Walk among the Spectres.

'We Are The Perilous Men' LP / Bandcamp https://harrystafford.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-the-perilous-men

Based in North Carolina, Brazil-raised trash blues guitarist Marco Butcher (Jam Messengers, Jesus and the Groupies) provides a solid backbeat, jumping with a frenetic rhythm. This foundation ranges from a mess of blues to a stumbling electro beat with Dwayne Eddie funeral guitar. His forays into dance and Hiphop see him mess with the rhythmic DNA, often inspiring the creation of a new dance shuffle at will.

"I really like the fact the that we left behind all those rock music school rules and jumped into this new world of freedom and ideas, which could take us anywhere as long as we both are having a good time with it. So I guess I would say that the experimental part of it is my fave,” says Marco Butcher.

"I try to not overthink music as much as possible. For me, being able to play it and having fun with it is the paycheck already!"

As of September 8, 'We Are The Perilous Men' is available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. This album will be available on black vinyl, as well as digitally.

CREDITS
Harry Stafford - vocals, piano, organ, wah wah guitar, jazz flute, synth
Marco Butcher - drums, percussion, guitars, sequencers, bass, keyboards
Tex Napalm - Drones and loops
Produced and Mastered by Marco Butcher at Boombox Studio
Catalogue no. BLRLP0057
Video for 'Rules of the House' directed by Harry Stafford Cinematography by Marco Butcher and Jonny Stafford
Video for 'Walk Among The Spectres' directed by Harry Stafford
Cinematography by J.P. Conway
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

Synthwave Horror Duo MIDNIGHT DANGER Announces U.S. West Coast Tour

September 9, 2023

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Synthwave horror duo MIDNIGHT DANGER will be performing in the United States for the first time ever this October! Just in time for Halloween, the horror-themed outfit will embark on its "Nightmare Over the West Coast" starting on October 26 in Phoenix, AZ. The trek will then make its way up the coast and draw the final curtain on October 31 in Seattle, WA. The full itinerary can be found below!

In celebration of the upcoming tour, MIDNIGHT DANGER will be releasing a brand new single, "Radio Hell," on September 29, 2023! Pre-save the single HERE.

For a taste of what to expect from MIDNIGHT DANGER's dynamic and haunting performances, watch the official video for "Live at The Slaughterhouse" below

Midnight Danger "Nightmare Over the West Coast" Tour Dates:

10/26: Phoenix, AZ @ Endgame

10/27: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood

10/28: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

10/30: Portland, OR @ The Secret Warehouse

10/31: Seattle, WA @ Central Saloon

Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, rising star Midnight Danger brings an electrifying fusion of influences to the music scene. Conceived by producer and guitarist Chris Young in late 2015, this music endeavor draws inspiration mainly from synthwave music, '80s metal, and classic horror. Midnight Danger crafts a nostalgic soundtrack journey with pulsating synthesizers, driving rhythms, and a cinematic essence that instantly transports listeners back to the era of neon lights, arcade games, and VHS tapes. While evoking a sense of nostalgia for the 1980s, their tracks also add modern production techniques to create a unique fusion of old and new.

Setting the stage alight both musically and visually, Midnight Danger's live performances are an enthralling spectacle that marries their music to a synchronized light show engaging the audience in a theatrical like horror movie experience.

In January 2018, the debut album "Malignant Force" was released through NRW Records, instantly carving its mark on the synthwave landscape. The album rapidly soared in popularity, with vinyl and cassette editions selling out in a flash and accumulating a staggering 4,5 million streams on Spotify.

The release catapulted Midnight Danger in the synthwave/retrowave movement and resulted in numerous live performances over Europe and South America alongside some of the main artists on the genre, including also an unforgettable appearance at São Paulo's Horror Expo alongside revered metal acts like Therion and Deathstars.

The journey continued with a cascade of singles, collaborations, and contributions, such as being featured in the soundtrack of the documentary "In Search of Darkness," a comprehensive tribute to '80s horror. The sophomore album "Chapter 2: Endless Nightmare," unleashed in August 2020, made waves by capturing the essence of synthwave/darksynth reaching best-selling charts on both Bandcamp and iTunes. The album has currently over 1,3 million streams on Spotify. The tracks "Endless Nightmare" and "To the Shadows and Back" were elevated further through music videos that showcased the enigmatic Scary Dee on drums - an undead persona that takes center stage in Midnight Danger's live performances.

The saga continued with the release of "Nights at Lake Milsen" in November 2021, a groundbreaking work that saw collaboration with a legion of rock and metal icons spanning four generations. Guitarists Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper), Rafael Bittencourt (Angra), Martin Sweet (Crashdïet) and Sonia Anubis (ex-Crypta), singer Danny Rexon (Crazy Lixx), and Australian saxophonist Max Cruise, lent their virtuosity to this remarkable endeavor. The original graphic novel titled “Chapter 1: The Malignant Force” is included in the vinyl edition of the album, showing the background story that connects all of Midnight Danger’s albums.

With three full-length albums, numerous singles, and a trail of sold-out physical albums, Midnight Danger's music has resonated worldwide, garnering millions of plays and streams. Also renowned for captivating live performances, in 2022 Midnight Danger returned to the stage following a three-year hiatus, reaffirming their commitment to thrilling the fans and continuing to illuminate the synthwave landscape.

Now, marking a significant milestone, Midnight Danger makes their debut in the United States, showcasing a setlist that features songs that trace their entire career.

Genre: Synthwave/Retrowave

For Fans Of: Dance with the Dead, Carpenter Brut, Lazerhawk, Perturbator

Lineup:

Chris Young

Scary Dee

Links:

Official Website

Bandcamp

Facebook

Instagram

X (formerly Twitter)

HourHouse Drop "BODYBAG MUSIK" (Feat. Shaolin G ) Video

September 9, 2023

NEW BANGER FEATURING A CAMEO FROM SHAOLIN G OF UNITYTX

Storming straight outta the Bayou, New Orleans-based quintet HourHouse are proudly rap metal. HourHouse, who announce their signing to UNFD earlier this summer, have concocted a fully loaded, riff 'n' rhyme proposition, splitting at the seams with dirty grooves, heavy riffage, and thumping beats.

Their music oozes confidence and swagger — with influences varied and diverse, ranging from $uicideboi$ to Meshuggah, Kendrick to Korn.

Want proof?

Oh, we've got proof.

Watch the video for the frenetic, teeth-rattling new single "BODYBAG MUSIK," featuring a raucous guest verse from UnityTX's Shaolin G, below.

Set your speakers to stun and find yourself breathless amid all this glorious musical chaos, where guitars, grooves, beats, and flow collide in feral kinesis.

"'BODYBAG MUSIK' is exactly what the title says it is," says vocalist Milly, referring to the song and its relationship the band's hometown. "This is the soundtrack to the boot. It's way more than just Mardi Gras and voodoo. It's a real warzone out here no matter what walk of life you come from, and we wanted to let the listener into what our corner of the south is like on a daily basis. Shaolin is someone I feel needed to be on the song, because his band UnityTX is another group bringing REAL rap to metal — not just using it for clickbait."

Shaolin G weighs in, saying, "'BODYBAG MUSIK' is a sick song...when I first heard it, I got that instant head nod from how groovy the intro riff was.
Milly and the HH gang really did some shit with this track, and I'm stoked to see more of this kinda music touching places it couldn't before. The music video shoot was real casual I didn't feel out of place or anything like that. Just rockin' out, burnin' trees, and making history with the guys."

STREAM "BODYBAG MUSIK" (FEAT. SHAOLIN G)

HOURHOUSE ARE:
Robb — Drums
Neeco — Guitarist + Clean Vocalist
Milly — Vocalist
Travv — Bass + Backup Vocals
Mattie — Guitar + Vocals

Legendary Rock Band Tesla Premieres "S.O.S. (TOO BAD)" Music Video !

September 9, 2023

Legendary rock band TESLA will premiere the official music video for "S.O.S. (TOO BAD)" tonight on their YouTube Channel at 6pm ET / 3pm PT. The song is a bonus track from their FULL THROTTLE LIVE album that released on May 26, 2023. The album was recorded live at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis.

Watch the video below.

"SOS (TOO BAD)" is an old Aerosmith song that TESLA loves. The 1970s era of Aerosmith plays a huge musical influence on TESLA. Jeff Keith and Frank Hannonlist Aerosmith’s “Live Bootleg” as one of their favorite albums of all time. “As a young guitarist in 1978, I studied Aerosmith’s “Live Bootleg!” album, learning all the raw guitar licks they played live. When it came time to pick a song to top off TESLA’s new live album.. we chose a classic riff rocker from that legendary live album to pay tribute to AEROSMITH and the raw realness of such a great guitar riff!” says Frank Hannon.

"SOS (TOO BAD)" is a classic song that translates live with TESLA. Recorded and filmed live in Frank Hannon’s garage, "SOS (TOO BAD)" rocks hard!

Stream FULL THROTTLE LIVE!

https://lnk.to/tesla_fullthrottlelive

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid-80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith.

The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to TESLA, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical. Their 1986 platinum debut album, Mechanical Resonance, included Top 40 hits “Modern Day Cowboy” and “Little Suzi.” 1989’s double-platinum The Great Radio Controversy included hits “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “Love Song”. Suddenly, TESLA, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, TESLA helped reshape the face of modern rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones, and others. This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Band’s “Signs.” Other 90s albums from TESLA include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000.

TESLA’s legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. TESLA is a celebration of the greatest spirits of rock and roll.

TESLA Band Members:
Vocals: Jeff Keith
Guitar: Frank Hannon
Guitar: Dave Rude
Bass: Brian Wheat

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

HELGA Sign to Season of Mist

September 9, 2023

Season of Mist is proud to welcome HELGA!

Hailing from both the Swedish hinterlands of Dalarna and the old Viking county of North Yorkshire, HELGA draw on many different influences: Swedish folk, progressive metal, post-rock, pop, black metal.

United by vocalist Helga Gabriel, the band spin their unique genre alchemy into dark manifestations. Their debut album, 'Wrapped in Mist', summons formidable drumming, spectral strings and chugging riffs into lamentations on mortality and mental health.

"A few years ago, I sent a demo to Season of Mist but to no avail", says Helga. "Years later, I received an e-mail from Michael Berberian expressing that the label wished to work with me - I felt elated! My band and I are beyond thrilled to plunge into this new adventure with Season of Mist".

Another announcement about 'Wrapped in Mist' is coming soon!

Hailing from the Swedish hinterlands of Dalarna and
Halifax, West Yorkshire, HELGA amalgamated in 2019 in
York, North Yorkshire. United by singer, Helga Gabriel, the
quintet delve into a musical alchemy on their pursuit of
darker manifestations.

“We draw on many different influences from Swedish folk
to progressive metal to post-rock to black metal to pop.
Distilling this into a single style is a challenge.” -Cai S.

Summoning this plethora of layers and genre, HELGA
culminate their premier album Wrapped in Mist into
dirgeful lamentations of mortality and mental health,
punctuated by formidable drumming, spectral strings and
chugging riffs.

The album’s opening track, Skogen mumlar (The Forest
Murmurs), transcends forthwith into emotive dreamscapes
that leave hairs trembling, Ennio Morricone echoing as the
intro’s muse.

But as the journey through Wrapped in
Mist transpires, songs such as Farväl (Farewell) reveal
HELGA’s black metal and darker sensibilities. Bewitching
through this myriad range, the album’s waltzing coda flirts
with a melodic baroque that crescendos with Opeth-esque
climax.

The inception of Wrapped in Mist promises to plunge
HELGA deep into the spotlight of mesmerising live
performances following release. From the hills and forests
of rural dwelling, this is a band destined for a journey worth
following.

Lineup

Helga Gabriel - Vocals

Cai Sumption - Guitar

Cameron Gledhill - Guitar

Ryan Fairclough - Bass

Sami Javed - Drums

Links
https://helgamusic.bandcamp.com
https://facebook.com/helgadalarna
https://instagram.com/forestchildhelga

Robben Ford Announces New Live Album "Night In The City" + Share New Single & Video For "Anto'Nate'n'Tate" — WATCH

September 8, 2023

"If a live recording really represents the best of you – that's a real, and even rare success." — Robben Ford

Robben Ford is, without doubt, one of the most exquisite blues guitarists of all-time, with a resume of collaborations reading like a veritable "who's who" of musical greats. It is for this very reason he can call upon some of the finest musicians out there to create a band that serves the music so well. That's why every album release is greeted with such excitement. Each listen is a musical journey undertaken to discover the wonders of his latest opus.

As a live performer, he is revered, pouring heart and soul into every note that travels from stage to audience. On his latest release Night In The City, this master of his craft is presented like never before. Recorded at City Winery, Nashville in 2021, it was Ford's first performance after the COVID lockdown — something which only added to the excitement and expectation from both band and crowd. As Ford stated, "It had been so long since playing a significant, live show that expectations were very much heightened. There was an edge that kept us all on our toes and the audience was hungry for a good time. They were very supportive, which was great, because we needed that."

The superlative musicianship throughout is a joy to behold and something Ford in his role as bandleader was able to reflect on, saying, "The fact that I had such a great band is what made the evening for me. Each musician was the perfect man for the job and that helps a band leader relax. All the guys are top, in-demand players."

With a set list that covers material old and new, an exceptional evening was captured to be enjoyed by all. You can already dive into it, as the previously unreleased track "Anto'Nate'n'Tate" is available everywhere as you read these lines.

Listen to "Anto'Nate'n'Tate" on all digital platforms HERE.

Watch the video for "Anto'Nate'n'Tate"

NIGHT IN THE CITY will be released on December 1 on earMUSIC as CD-digipak, 180g black vinyl in a gatefold sleeve and on all digital platforms.

PRE-ORDER HERE.

San Francisco's E.G. Phillips shares ‘I Am The One Who Ghosts’ featuring Barcelona songstress Mar Vilaseca

September 8, 2023

"A sultry and soothing jazzy offering, this goes down so smoothly. While addressing a real social media phenomenon that is rampant in our society (BTW, the lyrics are great), one cannot help but slip into some kind of regal period jazz fantasyland when listening to this" ~ The Spill Magazine

"A fabulous heartfelt confessional... A purveyor of the urban blues, Phillips offers an enthralling proposition in this beautifully wrought song" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A romancing of the senses with its noir lit contemplation and that almost boozy air to its fiery breath... a soulful engagement as off kilter and unique as it is warmly beguiling and emotively comforting" ~ Ringmaster Review
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"E.G. Phillips channels dark singer-songwriters… Like a distant cousin of his forbearers Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Leonard Cohen... It's always satisfying to discover something with such an old wise soul." ~ Real Gone

San Francisco-based artist E.G. Phillips presents a sultry yet pensive offering in his new single ‘I Am The One Who Ghosts’ featuring Spanish artist Mar Vilaseca on vocals. This is the third taste of Phillips’ forthcoming 'Outlaw The Dead' EP, produced by Chris McGrew and mixed with the assistance of Billboard-charting producer Jaimeson Durr (Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Hope Sandoval).

Recorded in Studio C of Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco (AKA Wally’s HydeOut) at the former Wally Heider Studios, this is the same space where such legendary artists as Herbie Hancock, Santana, Grateful Dead, Green Day and Dead Kennedys recorded some of their most legendary releases.

"When I started writing this one, I had in mind Walter White's infamous declaration "I am the one who knocks" in Breaking Bad. I thought this was an interesting, assertive approach from which to talk about the pattern of behavior we've come to describe as "ghosting". It seems like something people are more likely to accuse others of doing or be flippant about when they do it themselves. Along the way, the song became more confessional and, as is my want, cynical," explains E.G. Phillips.

The atmospheric instrumentation was born of that alchemy that develops between veteran musicians who have performed together many times and have created many records together, as is the case with Kevin Seal, Chris McGrew, and Christopher Fortier — who have been playing together in various bands since the mid 90s, including progressive punk band Griddle and psych rock outfit Seal Party. Fortier, in particular, is a tour-de-force here, providing some spectral David Glimor-esque riffs.

The vocals are by Barcelona native Mar Vilaseca, who's producer Chris McGrew first heard her when she was performing at the Black Cat jazz club in San Francisco. He thought she would be a good match for this track, which he felt needed some "sang'n" to complement its sparse sonic landscape and rightly so.

'I Am The One Who Ghosts' follows up the lead track 'It Ain't Good to Be in Love With You', a jazzy affair that showcases the Tom Waits meets Nick Cave-esque facets of his confessional songwriting, and latest single 'A Bridge Too Far (MacArthur Station)' featuring Grace Renaud on vocals.

A tech refugee originally from the Midwest, Phillips ultimately found greener grass on the West coast. Originally from Chicago suburbs, but having also lived in East Central Illinois and Minnesota, his musical journeys have grown more adventurous since relocating to the Bay Area at the turn of the century, especially since venturing out on the open mic scene in San Francisco -- finding a musical home of sorts at Bazaar Cafe.

With the steadfast backing of his band Ducks With Pants, Phillips blends lyric-driven compositions with his own special blend of whimsy and cinematic imagery, offering a wry take in dealing with the longings of the heart and the madness of existence.

Vocalist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Mar Vilaseca was born in 1998, in Barcelona, Spain. Mar grew up in a musical environment and learned how to play and sing at a very young age. She was classically trained in piano and traditional harmony at the Conservatorio del Liceo. At 14, she started singing professionally in her father’s band, where she began her career in jazz and modern music. Mar moved to New York to study her Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School, with Professors Wynton Marsalis, Carla Cook, Elio Villafranca, Kenny Washington, and Donald Vega among others, graduating in 2022 with the Juilliard Career Advancement Fellowship Award.

As of September 6, 'I Am The One Who Ghosts' is available across fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where Phillips' back catalogue can also be explored. On November 2, Phillips will perform at The Utah Saloon in San Francisco to celebrate this release and, prior to that, at The Waypost in Portland on September 15.

CREDITS
E.G. Phillips — vocals
Christopher Fortier — guitars, electric bass
Kevin Seal — keys
Chris McGrew — percussion
Ethan Levitt — tenor sax
Recorded at Wally's HydeOut in Hyde Street Studio C, San Francisco
Recorded by Gary Hobish
Produced by Chris McGrew
Mixed by Chris McGrew and Jaimeson Durr
Mastered by Gary Hobish, A. Hammer Mastering
Artwork by Mario M. Noche
All songs written by E.G. Phillips (ASCAP)
© 2023 Ducks With Pants Music

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Post Profit Share "Cancer Culture" Video — WATCH // Band Signs to SharpTone + Touring With Nothing More

September 8, 2023

Newly signed SHARPTONE RECORDS band POST PROFIT have shared the video for the new single "Cancer Culture." Watch it here.

The video features the Longview, Texas trio — Matt Jackson [vocals, guitar], Nick Hawner [guitar +vocals], and Zach Hicks [drums + vocals] — doing their best TV news broadcast impersonation while having free reign for a day at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in nearby Kilgore, Texas.

The dynamic track highlights Post Profit's undeniably unique musical blend, encompassing all of their influences and proudly displaying where they are as a band sonically. It also touches upon an oft-controversial topic that remains close to their hearts.

"It's all about cancel culture," Matt reveals. "People watch you and wait for you to make the wrong step so they can cross you out. This song was born from our frustration with the feeling of being overlooked and pushed aside, and us trying to overcome that and stay determined in our path."

As for inking a deal with SharpTone Records, the band had the following to say: "We're beyond excited to announce that we have joined the SharpTone family! Their roster is stacked full of bands that we have looked up to for years such as Loathe, Holding Absence, Don Broco, and Boston Manor, just to name a few. We feel right at home with these amazing bands and the welcome we've received has felt more like a homecoming. We're looking forward to working closely with SharpTone on our upcoming releases, and ushering in a new era of rock music alongside the label's very talented and accomplished roster."

Post Profit will be hitting the road, opening for fellow Texans NOTHING MORE this September, with the first show this Friday, September 8 in Nashville. All dates are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.

ABOUT POST PROFIT
Some would say Post Profit have been waiting for this moment since the cradle, with each member being introduced to musical instruments between the ages of 2 to 6.

Zach and Matt forged a friendship as toddlers ever since their moms became best friends from church in Longview, TX. Nick would later learn of Matt's vocal prowess through the high school intercom. "Matt's father was the high school principal," explains Nick. "And he'd have Matt on there in the mornings singing about refraining from drugs and alcohol and striving for good school attendance."

Over the next few years, the trio would really get to know each other from attending and performing at local shows. Nick and Zach especially hit it off and quickly became inseparable, spending much of their time listening to music, eager to put their own band together. Meanwhile, Matt was sinking his teeth into a Dallas based metalcore band called Far From Earth.

During early 2017, Matt started hosting open jams every Sunday at a smoky East Texas dive bar and one night asked Zach to join on drums. Zach dragged his new friend Nick along on guitar and the trio quickly formed a strong musical bond. They would soon start slipping originals into their covers sets and after months of unrelenting practices and bar jams they booked their first show at a Halloween party in Tyler, TX.

With the experience of countless gigs across the South, Post Profit soon gained a reputation for their commanding and impactful live performance, including powerful 2021 and 2022 performances at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona, FL. Rallying around influences such as Deftones, Incubus, Failure, and Quicksand, the band refined their original songs and sound into what would become their 2022 debut self-produced album When You Think It's Right It's Always Wrong. The release garnered over a million cumulative streams independently, and the success of their single "Smother" grabbed the attention of SharpTone Records, eventually landing them a deal.

POST PROFIT ON TOUR:
WITH NOTHING MORE + DEAD POET SOCIETY:
9/8 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
9/9 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
9/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
9/12 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion Ballroom
9/14 — Dallas, TX — The Factory In Deep Ellum
9/15 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
9/16 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
9/18 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen Music Hall
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & Mine
9/22 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live
9/23 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
9/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte

Kraanuim Sign To Unique Leader Records, Announce New Album and Drop New Single "Braindead Skullf*cking"

September 8, 2023

One of Europe's most lauded brutal death metal exports, Kraanium, have announced their signing to new label home, Unique Leader Records. The announcement also comes with news of the band's new album, 'Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement' due out on November 3rd, 2023 and a brand new single and music video for track 'Braindead Skullf*cking'. Listen to the new track here, watch the new music video below and pre-order the album here.

Speaking on their recent announcement, Kraanium share

"We are stoked to have signed with Unique Leader Records for our 6th Full length record!!!

It is an honor for us to be part of a label/roster with so much amazing Brutal history in the music scene, and we could not be happier with the decision.

Our newest album is by far our most brutal to date, and we are so fucking excited to share this next chapter in the Kraanium journey with you all, this album is complex, catchy, groovy and above all 110% Pure Northern Slammage.

Get ready for ´´Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement´´ !!!!"

Unique Leader Records CEO, Jamie Graham adds

‘Kraanium have long been held as one of the absolute leading names in European Brutal Death Metal. Everything about this record is just brutally delicious, from the production, through to the artwork to the concept, it epitomises what the genre represents and we are over the moon to bring the Northern Slam Titans to our roster’.

ABOUT KRAANIUM

KRAANIUM was formed in 2001 and are one of the original pioneers of the slamming brutal death metal genre. Originally founded in the depths of hell in Norway, the band is now a multinational slam machine from all over Europe.

Over the years they have released 5 full length studio albums, 3 split CDS with more releases in motion. Having toured all over Europe, USA, Russia, Asia as well as performing at many iconic festivals, they have built up a solid world wide fan base and will continue to spread the brutality of SLAM!

Since the passing of their dear brother Martin Funderud, (Former vocalist, 1978-2017), the band is dedicated to honor him as well as his passion for brutal music. Rest in Power.

Autarkh More Man Than Machine on "Strife"

September 8, 2023

Autarkh's debut already sounded like a message from the future. But the Dutch band push their vision to even further extremes on 'Emergent', which comes out on November 10. The new album is now available for pre-order HERE.

Today, Autarkh are releasing the first single off 'Emergent'. Watch the intense video for "Strife" below.

'Emergent' still bristles with melodic dissonance, ambient droning and glitchy programmed beats. It's just that now, instead of looking for their reflection in the natural world, Autarkh journey inward in search of peace.

"'Strife' shows how we took a different direction on 'Emergent': a more straightforward approach where specific atmospheres rather than the density and intensity of 'Form In Motion' are emphasized", says Nienhuis. "Guitarist David Luiten has done an outstanding job writing this track. The remarkable guitar theme – that we reused in the Autarkh III song "Lost In Sight" – captivated me instantly when I heard the original version (for a different project) in 2020, and led to this Autarkh version that we are delighted to share with you today!’’

"Strife" finds Autarkh locked in a battle with their inner demons. The song opens with drum pads that pound quietly, like trying to escape from your own personal prison. The mental anguish only escalates from there, spiked by a thousand megawatts of industrial-sized riffs. But the band doesn't lose hope. "My eternal summer is not so distant anymore", Nienhuis screams as if clawing toward a pinhole of light.

Autarkh might be from the future. But they're still human after all.

Dutch contemporary metal adventurers Autarkh are back with their sophomore full-length album Emergent. Michel Nienhuis, founder of Autarkh and Dodecahedrom, teamed up again with guitarist/producer David Luiten (Inferum), bassist Desmond Kuijk (Dear Mother) and electronics wizard Tijnn Verbruggen to create the follow-up to their highly acclaimed debut album 'Form In Motion', released by Season Of Mist on 12 March 2021. Monica Kendrick (Chicago Reader, US) on the relevance of the group’s debut:

"And I’ll call it now: given the time to flourish and sink into the ears of an audience, Autarkh will become highly influential on the next generation of extreme metal."

'Emergent' is another testament to Autarkh’s imagination and creativity. It delivers increased versatility and contrast, and sees the band expand towards more uplifting and consonant territories. Form In Motion explored the boundaries of sonic extremes; on 'Emergent', Autarkh broadens its horizon and shows diversity and nuance while preserving its intense and razor-sharp edge.

With nine tracks, 'Emergent' is a sonic exploration of the inner universe where all things light and dark can be encountered. The listener is lured into an "Open Focus" (a meditative state of mind) in preparation for an inward journey along the physical energy centers. From the thumping synth basses of "Strife" and the menacing sludgy melancholy of "Duhkha", we move into the bewildering blasts of "Trek", where stellar harmonies will eventually burst through the oppressive atmosphere. The trip continues with the crushing downtempo groove that enforces "Refocus", as well as the mind-bending a capella interlude "Aperture" and the frivolous "Eye Of Horus" and "Countless Kaleidoscopes", to finally deliver all-encompassing enlightenment with Ka.

Composers Nienhuis’s and Luiten’s statements and states of mind capture the same capriciousness and unease of 'Form In Motion', this time leaving a more open, diverse and radiant imprint. With exciting vocal harmonies, bold contrasts and a vivid imagination, Autarkh sheds a bright light on the inner self and exposes it to the world with intensity and conviction. That makes Emergent an evocative release with a multilayered yet crystal-clear production that promises a bright future for Autarkh.

Line-up:
Michel Nienhuis: vocals & guitars
David Luiten: vocals & guitars
Desmond Kuijk: bass
Tijnn Verbruggen: synths & beats

Recording Studio: David Luiten Studio, Monodisc Studio, Moonbear Music & Engineering
Mix/Master: David Luiten

Cover artwork: Arno Frericks

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent
Pre-save:https://orcd.co/autarkhemergentpresave

Booking: info@autarkh.com

Formats:
CD Jewelcase
Digital
Vinyl in various colours

Links:
www.autarkh.com
www.facebook.com/autarkh
www.instagram.com/autarkhband
www.youtube.com/c/autarkh
www.autarkh.bandcamp.com

Gary Moore Back To The Blues released on vinyl for the first time ever this October

September 8, 2023

BMG and Gary Moore release Back To The Blues on double heavyweight vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve. The album will also be released both digitally and on CD.

Back To The Blues, was Gary Moore’s 13th solo album, where he went back to his traditional blues style. This album has never previously been released on vinyl, and contains new liner notes written by Dave Everley. This release contains bonus tracks ‘Picture Of The Moon (Single Edit)’, ‘Cold Black Night (Live At VH1)’ and ‘Stormy Monday (Live At VH1)’.

Gary Moore rocked the world of Blues and Rock with his virtuoso guitar playing and soulful voice. Best known for his evocative solo hits, Parisienne Walkways and Still Got the Blues, and his on/off membership of Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore’s solo career comprises over twenty albums. Throughout the 1980s, Gary moved up the rock hierarchy, but turned his back on what he regarded as the empty flash of metal and reverted to his heart music – the blues – where ironically, he scored his biggest commercial success through his 1990s and 2000s blues albums.

As well as running his own bands, during a successful solo career, Gary mixed with the best that rock and blues could offer, playing live and on record with George Harrison, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Greg Lake, BB King, Albert King, Albert Collins and many others. Gary Moore is regarded as one of the most influential Irish musicians of all time. Having been honored by both Gibson and Fender with signature guitars, the Northern Irish star is still seen as one of the best guitar players of all time.

To pre-order / pre-save Back To The Blues go to:
https://gary-moore.lnk.to/backtothebluesPR

NASHVILLE'S LAINEY WILSON AND JELLY ROLL LEAD THE 2023 CMA AWARDS NOMINATIONS

September 7, 2023

The Most-Nominated Artist, Lainey Wilson's Nine Nominations Land Her a Second, Consecutive Year at the Top of the List, and Her First Nomination for Entertainer of the Year

Jelly Roll, a First-Time Nominee, Is the Most-Nominated Male Artist and Second-Most Nominated Artist Overall with Five Nominations

Their Nominations Were Celebrated on ABC's Good Morning America this Morning, Watch HERE

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville's Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll capture the top two spots among the 2023 CMA Awards nominations. The most-nominated artist with nine nominations, Lainey, for a second, consecutive year, lands at the top of the list making her the first artist in the history of the CMAs to lead nominations in her first two appearances on the final ballot. This year also serves as her first nomination in the Entertainer of the Year category. Jelly Roll appears for his first time on the CMA Awards ballot as the second-most nominated artist and the leading male among the nominees. As a first-time nominee, Jelly Roll joins past artists including Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Maren Morris, and Willie Nelson with five nods in a first appearance on the final ballot. Details on their nominations are below:

LAINEY WILSON – NINE NOMINATIONS
- Entertainer of the Year
- Single of the Year (“Heart Like A Truck”)
- Single of the Year (“wait in the truck”)
- Album of the Year (Bell Bottom Country)
- Song of the Year (“Heart Like A Truck”)
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Musical Event of the Year (“Save Me”)
- Musical Event of the Year (“wait in the truck”)
- Music Video of the Year (“wait in the truck”)

JELLY ROLL – FIVE NOMINATIONS
- Single of the Year (“Need A Favor”)
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- Musical Event of the Year (“Save Me”)
- Music Video of the Year (“Need A Favor”)
- New Artist of the Year

"Holy moly y'all," exclaimed Lainey. "Someone pinch me. I can't believe my eyes. I'm so proud of everything we've done this year for my own music and these collaborations with my brothers Hardy and Jelly Roll. Thank y'all for having me on these songs. Being nominated in each of these categories amongst my friends means the world to me. And the coveted 'Entertainer of the Year' category?! It's absolutely surreal. We bust our butts out there on the road every dang night to give y'all the best show possible and I have the time of my life doing it."

"It is known as Country Music's Biggest Night," says Jelly. "It literally doesn't get any bigger than this and I have five nominations. I couldn't control myself when I got the news. The truth is being nominated is already a win for me. Just being recognized by my peers and by the industry for the work we put in is amazing, especially for my people. This is a win for all the underdogs and forgotten. These are the moments I hope my people are the most proud of. I have taken our message to the masses without compromise and I have been embraced. Thank you to the CMA's."

***Jelly Roll Photo Credit: Ashley Osborn***
*Lainey Wilson Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen*

About Lainey Wilson:
As the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM awards with, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year and reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch,” to being crowned the most nominated artist at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA-nominated album of the year with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, she recently achieved her third and fourth No. 1 song with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”. Her current single “Watermelon Moonshine” is currently in the top 10 on the Country charts and climbing. Her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, quickly rose to No. 1 on iTunes charts and has amassed over 500 million streams to date. Most recently, she made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series Yellowstone as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo”. Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador,” was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women's collection.

About Jelly Roll:
Entertainment phenomenon singer/songwriter Jelly Roll independently built a remarkable career, under the radar and on his own terms. Since his days selling his mix tapes out of his car, he has constantly been releasing new music, touring relentlessly, consistently topping various charts, engaging a rabid fanbase and creating videos that have amassed more than 4 Billion views on YouTube. He pairs deeply personal lyrics with music, creating a sound that is therapeutic, raw and tackles the heaviness of life: Real Music for Real People With Real Problems. Released in June 2023, his debut country project, WHITSITT CHAPEL, became the largest country debut album in Billboard Consumption chart history- earning the singer/songwriter another milestone after he topped Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart for more than 28 weeks - the longest reign for an artist in the chart’s existence. Jelly co-wrote all 13 tracks on the album, including his breakthrough viral single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt — which has earned Platinum certification from the RIAA, as well as his multi-week chart-topping single, “Need A Favor.” Born and raised in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood, the former addict and drug dealer draws from his personal experiences to tell the story of a man who has been through the ringer and isn’t afraid to share his raw truth. The 5x CMA Awards-nominated and 3x CMT Awards-winning artist has had a history-making “breakthrough year” (American Songwriter), selling out the Ryman Auditorium as well as his hometown arena of 18,000+ fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, earning two #1s at Country radio and multi-week hits at Rock simultaneously, launching a 44-date arena Background Baptism Tour, and releasing an all-access documentary of his life at home and on the road, Jelly Roll: Save Me (Hulu).

Dead Poet Society Share Double Single "Running in Circles" + "Hurt" — WATCH

September 7, 2023

Los Angeles quartet DEAD POET SOCIETY return with not one but two new tracks. Today, the band has shared the video for the new double single"Running in Circles" and "Hurt."

Watch the video below.

"'Running in Circles' explores the paranoid voices inside our heads," the band shares. "It's about the struggle of being real with yourself — avoiding the 'fake.' Sometimes, it feels impossible to avoid. So it was written about not being true to yourself and the shame that follows."

As for "Hurt," the band explains, "There's not a lot in life that's more gut-wrenchingly frustrating than trying desperately for years to build a career and having little to show for it. From living on floors and friends' couches or out of your car, to working job after job just barely making ends meet to going on tour and coming back with less money than you had before. We wrote this song as a symbol of that nagging doubt and insecurity. The doubt that consumes you and that can be triggered by people or events in your life. But more often than not, again, it's the voice inside your head."

The new tracks are the first taste of music from the band since 2021. The band had released a deluxe edition of their critically acclaimed and head-turning debut album -!- (said as "The Exclamation Album."). The expanded version added six new tracks — a healthy selection of stripped down songs, live tracks, and a remix. Dead Poet Society accumulated over 72 million global streams, with nearly 32 million streams in the U.S. alone. The band also enjoyed two Top 15 singles at radio and key playlisting. They have also spent as much time as possible on the road — having toured with alt rock powerhouses Badflower, Biffy Clyro, Highly Suspect,and BRKN Love. The band has ultimately established itself as an intense live act not to be missed!

Dead Poet Society will be touring with Nothing More this fall, as well as performing headline shows. All tour dates are below.

DEAD POET SOCIETY ON TOUR:
WITH NOTHING MORE + POST PROFIT:
9/8 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
9/9 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall
9/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
9/12 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion Ballroom
9/14 — Dallas, TX — The Factory In Deep Ellum
9/15 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
9/16 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
9/18 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen Music Hall
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & Mine
9/22 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution Live
9/23 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
9/25 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
9/26 — Atlanta, GA — Hell at The Masquerade*
9/29 — Vienna, VA — Jammin Java*
9/30 — Lakewood, OH — Mahall's*
10/1 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE*
10/3 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean*
10/4 — Lincoln, NE — 1867 Bar*
10/6 — Denver, CO — Globe Hall*
10/7 — Fort Collins, CO — The Coast*
10/9 — West Hollywood, CA — Troubadour*
*Headline Dates

DEAD POET SOCIETY ARE:

Jack Underkofler — Vocals/Guitar

Jack Collins — Guitar

Will Goodroad — Drums

Dylan Brenner — Bass

ASINHELL unleash 'Desert Of Doom' single

September 7, 2023

For more than 20 years, vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen has been spearheading Danish rock and roll machine Volbeat, releasing eight full-lengths, selling millions of albums, and filling stadiums worldwide. Before fronting Volbeat, however, Poulsen formed death metal band Dominus, which recorded four fast, brutal albums in the mid '90s. When Poulsen was putting together songs for Volbeat's 2021 album, Servant Of The Mind, he wrote a bunch of death metal riffs and saved them on his phone. Then, when he was done with the Volbeat record, he reopened the rusty gates to Armageddon and started putting together songs for his new death metal band Asinhell, whose debut album Impii Hora (Latin for Ungodly Hour), is a tribute to Poulsen's favourite old-school groups.

Impii Hora will be released September 29th via Metal Blade. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared new song "Desert Of Doom" and its official video. Watch it below.

"'Desert Of Doom' was inspired by Bolt Thrower, Death, Entombed, and Motörhead. Bang your head 'til it doesn't bang no more!," says Poulsen.

Poulsen has rekindled the death metal fire that fuelled his first band Dominus. He began jamming on riffs with long-time friend and neighbour, drummer Morten Toft Hansen (Raunchy). The two started playing in Morten's tiny garage: no mics, no P.A. — just a drum kit and a combo amp turned all the way up like they used when they were teenagers. Soon, the pair were completing a new song every time they got together. When it came time to add vocals, Poulsen turned to his good friend, who also happened to be one of his all-time favourite death metal growlers: Marc Grewe (Insidious Disease, ex-Morgoth).

"I had known Michael quite a long time and he always mentioned that we should do a death metal project one day, but I never took him too seriously because he was so busy with Volbeat," Grewe says. "Then he called for real and said, 'Yeah, I want to do it now. Are you up for it?' Immediately, I was like, 'Yes, of course!'"

With Asinhell fully formed, the three convened with Volbeat producer Jacob Hansen to produce, mix, and play bass on their debut album. When it was time to add lead guitar to the album, Michael looked no further than friend and The Arcane Order axeman Flemming C. Lund.

The album will be available in the following formats. Pre-order it here.

Jewel case CD
180g Black Vinyl (Europe excl.)
Crimson Red Marbled Vinyl (Europe excl.)
White Vinyl (Europe excl., ltd. 1000)
Gold/Black Dust (EMP excl., ltd.300)
Clear w/ Red/White Splatter Vinyl (Europe Band store excl., ltd. 500)
Silver Vinyl (US excl.)
Silver w/ Red Splatter Vinyl (US. excl.)
Black & White Melt Vinyl (US excl.)
Red/Black Splatter Vinyl (US Band store excl., ltd. 500)
ASINHELL ARE:
Michael Poulsen — Guitar
Marc Grewe — Vocals
Morten Toft Hansen — Drums
FIND ASINHELL ONLINE:
https://asinhell.com/

GREEN LUNG RELEASE VIDEO FOR 'MAXINE (WITCH QUEEN)' THE SECOND SINGLE FROM 'THIS HEATHEN LAND'

September 7, 2023

Occult rock darlings GREEN LUNG have released a new video for 'Maxine (Witch Queen)', the second single from their hotly anticipated new record This Heathen Land, which will be released on November 3rd via Nuclear Blast Records.

Vocalist Tom Templar comments "We've celebrated British witchcraft in our lyrics since our first EP, and with this new single we wanted to celebrate the most iconic witch of the modern era - Maxine Sanders. The High Priestess at the heart of Alexandrian Witchcraft, Maxine is an unsung national treasure, and one of the first people to connect genuine witchcraft with rock 'n roll back in the early Seventies. 'Maxine (Witch Queen)' is a love song to Maxine from the perspective of a member of her coven, and melds pounding riffage with psyched-out combo organs and stacked, multi-layered vocal harmonies. We were honoured to have several members of Maxine's real life coven appear in the music video, and advise on the ritual elements. Ultimately, the song is intended as a celebration of Maxine Sanders, which we hope will introduce new initiates to her life’s work, and help her legend to live on."

Watch the video for 'Maxine (Witch Queen)' below.

Pre-order This Heathen Land on various formats now at: https://greenlung.bfan.link/thllp

This Heathen Land is the most complete manifestation of the band’s vision to date, fulfilling their long-held goal to, in the words of vocalist Tom Templar, “create the definitive soundtrack to the folk horror film in our heads.” On This Heathen Land, the band have forged a sound and identity that is entirely their own, while maintaining the Sabbathian heaviness and addictive songcraft which made their previous albums so beloved in the metal underground. From the cover art to the vinyl inserts and lyrical themes, This Heathen Land is a painstakingly-researched and executed heavy metal love letter to the folkloric landscape of the UK.

This Heathen Land was produced by Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse Studios and was mixed by Tom Dalgety (Opeth, Clutch, Ghost).

In case you missed it, check out the first single 'Mountain Throne' on all streaming platforms here: https://greenlung.bfan.link/mtsg

GREEN LUNG is
Tom Templar - Vocals
Scott Black - Guitar
Joseph Ghast - Bass
John Wright - Organ
Matt Wiseman - Drums

Introducing Hunter Oliveri! Singer Drops "Dumb" Video — WATCH

September 7, 2023

Hunter Oliveri doesn't profess to having it all figured out.

At just 17, the artist is still making sense of himself — who he is, what he stands for, where his life is going. He doesn't arrive as the next ready-made rock star action figure cast in plastic. There is an unquestionable realness about the way he makes sense of life through his music. But he exhibits a surety of mind beyond his years, to create music that connects and inspires, and that will stoke the growing fire of rock's recent renaissance.

Spinefarm is pleased to announce that Hunter Oliveri has signed to the label's international roster. He has also shared the video for "Dumb."

The clip instantly transports the viewer to a gloriously misspent youth, simply in search of the next feel good moment — be it the next blunt, the next swill of beer, or the next hang session with a friend or a crew. It also offers keen insight into Oliveri's sound and songwriting, not to mention his wild coif of curls!

Watch it below.

"Dumb" boasts a baggy, distorted riff weaving around an earworm melody and a singalong chorus that finds Oliveri chewing over how "I made a home in the chip on my shoulder / I know I could change / but I'd rather be dumb."

It's a fitting look into the heart of a young and hungry artist, who is looking to hold onto and suck the marrow out of his youth and the right here, right now.

"My mom wants me to get a job, two jobs, everything's expensive as fuck, I have friends making more on OnlyFans than college graduates/doctors, everything's dumb," Oliveri says. "So I tried to grab the feelings I have on the daily of: What is the point of doing what my parents want me to do when shit just feels dumb as fuck?”

He continues, "I bet a lot of kids could relate to having people tell you to go to college, find a steady career, have a family, and be a part of this fucked up system, when in reality, I just want to be a kid my entire life, chase girls, skate, smoke, hang with my friends, and make music. I hope the song connects with anyone who just wants to forget all their problems and live life without all the bullshit. Just rather be 'Dumb.'"

So what else do you need to know about Hunter Oliveri, whose previous single "Kids" was tipped by Pigeons + Planes? Plenty!

His songs channel the alternative and grunge blueprint of his musical heroes — like Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins — imbued with the playful opaqueness of Kurt Cobain's lyricism and the easy slacker hooks of Weezer.

Like all of Oliveri's music, it speaks to the messiness of growing up. It sounds exactly like that, too. He simply writes what he knows.

There are songs about partying too hard and songs about loving too much; songs about last night's headrush highs and the morning-after's anxious comedown. There are songs for when you seek the comfort of relatability, and there are songs for when you want to simply say "fuck it all."

They are the product of the humble authenticity of someone who's grown up in a place no different to a million others the world over. Most have never heard of Paso Robles, CA, and might never again. There's sunshine, strip malls, and vineyards that outnumber venues ten to one, where the nearby underground music scene of San Luis Obispo a few miles down the road is more accessible than anything resembling the bright lights of L.A. two hours to the south or San Francisco up north. "It's a boring city, but we make the most of it," Oliveri shrugs. "We'll go skating, or hang out and smoke. And anyway, it's fun to go moshing in someone's basement."

It's no surprise, then, that Oliveri is used to creating more interesting scenes than those that existed outside his window. As a kid, he would do so in the stories he dreamt up in his bedroom. "I like writing stories about worlds I'd want to live in," he says, "which made my own world seem so much bigger."

Such creativity inevitably morphed into songwriting in his early teenage years — though music had long since embedded itself within him. "I was probably four years old when I first heard 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' around my parents’ house," he recalls of music's omnipresence in his life. "I never knew the name of the song but every time I heard it, I'd be like, shit, it's that song. It would give me this majestic feeling." He laughs that his mom holds a video recording of her son gamely plucking through a rendition of a Metallica song (it was the epic "One") at his Kindergarten graduation performance. His dad — an avid fan of Korn and Tool — meanwhile tells him that his parents met at Woodstock; not the peace-and-love of Woodstock '69, but, more aptly, the confusion-and-chaos of Woodstock '99.

A chance meeting at age 14 with a local producer's father while in a coffee shop with his grandpa was the first domino to fall in Oliveri's music story. The rest is a history still to be written. "I've been so incredibly lucky, but I've manifested this, too," he says. "I've always known writing music would be my life. I just had to make it happen. It was hard to find kids around my city that played instruments and wanted to be in a band, but I've been writing songs every day in my bedroom since I was maybe 13 years old. It takes me to a different place."

Those songs are anthems for those disassociated with the world on their doorstep, the soundtrack to growing up marooned inside a digital world that Oliveri speaks of with disdain as "rotting people’s brains."

"I want to bring people into my world through my music," he adds. "I want people to feel something when they listen to my music, and to relate to me, and for me to be a friend and an outlet for them."

And as for everything else?

Well, he'll figure it out as he goes.

TAPROOT RELEASE SINGLE “FAVOURITE SONG” FT. ELIAS SORIANO OF NONPOINT.

September 7, 2023

Michigan Hard Rock favorites TAPROOT have released their new single “Favourite Song”, the first official single from their upcoming album SC\SSRS, in stores 9/29. Featuring a guest appearance from NONPOINT vocalist Elias Soriano, the track hit digital outlets on September 1st, with a visualizer lyric video available below. Produced by guitarist/vocalist Stephen Richards at The Loft in Saline, MI, and mixed by Matt LaPlant (Nonpoint, Skindred), the album, fully written and recorded by Richards, will be the band’s first studio release since 2012’s The Episodes (Victory), available Sep 29th at retail and all digital outlets Worldwide via THC: Music/Seven Arts/Amplified Distribution.

“Favourite Song” goes to radio this week and has already started garnering attention from stations across the US, including spins on the nationally syndicated show HARD DRIVE with Lou Brutus. The track made its live debut on the WJJO stage at TASTE OF MADISON over the weekend, where Nonpoint vocalist Elias Soriano made a guest appearance on stage to perform the track live for the first time.

“Favourite Song” ft: Elias Soriano watch below.

SC\SSRS is available for pre-order now from taprootmerch.com.

TAPROOT will play BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL in Alton, VA this weekend, followed by a series of sold out album release shows at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI, and an “Album Release Tour” with dates through the end of 2023 featuring special guests September Mourning, Eva Under Fire, Smile Empty Soul, Dead By Wednesday, I Set My Friends on Fire, and Heartsick on select dates. The upcoming shows will also showcase the return of original drummer Jarrod Montague, who rejoined the band earlier this year.

Tour Dates:

Sat 9/9 - Blue Ridge Rock Festival | Alton, VA

Fri 9/29 - The Machine Shop | Flint, MI - SOLD OUT w/ Heartsick | Lift the Medium

Sat 9/30 - The Machine Shop | Flint, MI - SOLD OUT w/ Eva Under Fire | See This Through | Never the Crash

Sun 10/1 - The Machine Shop | Flint, MI - SOLD OUT with Eva Under Fire | Heartsick

Fri 10/6 - Route 20 | Racine, WI - w/ Smile Empty Soul | Heartsick | Finding Ghosts
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-route-20-tickets/13144878?fbclid=IwAR1A9XiYXGJcYJzQ1XKPL1V0EaMhq1e7uv0QhzRY-QOqYgp0XEfiSwC3x6I

Sat 10/7 - The Forge | Joliet, IL- w/ Smile Empty Soul | Heartsick
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-the-forge-tickets/13047315

Fri 10/13 - EPIC Event Center | Green Bay, WI- w/ September Mourning | Heartsick
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7467383/taproot-green-bay-epic-event-center

Sat 10/14 - The Blue Note | Harrison, OH- w/ September Mourning | Lift the Medium, Xero Hour
https://www.cincyticket.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=6170

Fri 10/20 - The KING of CLUBS | Columbus, OH-w/ September Mourning | XFACTOR1 | Artifax
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Taproot/538999?afflky=TheKingofClubs

Sat 10/21 - The Winchester Music Tavern | Lakewood, OH- w/ September Mourning | Brothers At Arms
https://bit.ly/TAPROOT_216

Thu 11/2 - The Vault - New Bedford, MA w/ Dead By Wednesday
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-vault-music-hall-and-pub-tickets/13292728

Fri 11/3 - Wally's | Hampton Beach, NH w/ Eva Under Fire/ Dead by Wednesday
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01005E7B0FDABC20

Sat 11/4 - The Gramercy Theatre | NYC, NY- w/ Eva Under Fire / Dead by Wednesday
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00005E7BE2474039

Fri 11/17 – Elevation | Grand Rapids, MI
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7187497/taproot-grand-rapids-the-intersection-elevation

Sat 11/18 - The Eclectic Room | Angola, IN
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-album-release-tour-the-eclectic-room-tickets/13087705

Fri 12/8 – Masonic Theatre – Steubenville, OH w/Theriaca
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taproot-wtheriaca-tickets-700180768527?

Sat 12/9 - 101 WRIF - FM Detroit Presents: District 142 - Wynadotte, MI w/ I Set My Friends On Fire
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/taproot-vs-i-set-my-district-142-tickets/13348388?pl=District142

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TAPROOT also recently released Best of Besides, a 17-track collection of remastered demos and rarities, mastered by Richard Easterling (Tantric, Zen From Mars) that hit stores and digital May 5th.

Taproot formed in 1997 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and went on to sign to Atlantic Records, releasing their Ulrich Wild (Static-X, Pantera, Mindless Self Indulgence) produced debut album GIFT in 2000, followed by extensive touring including appearances on Ozzfest 2000 and 2001, and tours with Deftones, Incubus, Papa Roach, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Disturbed, and Linkin Park.

The band's sophomore release Welcome, their first pairing with legendary producer Toby Wright (Alice in Chains, Metallica, Korn, Primus) which Rolling Stonecalled, “a self-preserving transition from new metal to art metal”, went on to sell over 500,000 copies and spawn the hit Rock singles “Poem”, which peaked at #5 on the Mainstream Rock charts, and “Mine”, helping propel Welcome to over 50 million digital streams. The band would continue heavy touring with Alien Ant Farm, Chevelle, joining Disturbed on the Music As A Weapon Tour, and Linkin Park. Vocalist Stephen Richards would also appear on the track “P5hng Me A*wy” on Linkin Park’s 2002 remix album REANIMATION.

2005 saw the release of Blue-Sky Research, also helmed by Wright, the band’s final release for Atlantic, which spawned the hit radio single “Calling”, co-written with FARvocalist Jonah Matranga, and saw the band collaborate with Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins), Nick Hexum (311), and Stephen Carpenter (Deftones), with heavy touring again, with the likes of Chevelle, Staind, P.O.D., and Flyleaf.

Taproot released several more full-length studio albums, including 2008’s Our Long Road Home (Velvet Hammer), 2010’s Plead The Fifth (Victory),with the single “Fractured (Everything I Said was True” reaching the top 20 on the Active Rock Chart, and 2012’s The Episodes, while continuing to tour consistently through 2013, when the band went on an indefinite hiatus, returning only to play a sporadic handful of local Michigan shows, before reforming officially this year.

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CARNATION Reveal the Rot on new single 'Metropolis'

September 7, 2023

Like so many of the best death metal bands, Carnation aren't shy about delivering capital punishment. "You will die in the darkness / Forfeit your life to progress", growls Simon Duson on "Metropolis", reaching all the way into the pit of his stomach.

"Metropolis" is punishing. The latest single off 'Cursed Mortality" will bludgeon your eardrums with grinding riffs and a blast beat that barrels full steam ahead, like a train with its brakes cut. But it also comes with a personal touch.

While the song gets its name from Fritz Lang's 1927 sci-fi classic, Duson is painfully familiar with the relentless pace of modern life, having had all the life sucked out of him by a previous job.

"'Metropolis' reveals the corruption and filth concealed beneath the glitter and glamour of our world, echoing the dark undertones of our civilization's relentless advancement", says Carnation. "This song is a haunting reminder that often, what lies beneath the surface is far more enigmatic than meets the eye".

Watch the high-speed visualizer for "Metropolis" Below

'Cursed Mortality' comes out on November 3. Pre-order the album HERE. Pre-save it HERE

Faithful fans will undoubtedly find what they have come to love and expect of Carnation on ‘Cursed Mortality’. However, they can also expect the unexpected, as the band venture further into previously unknown territories.

The artwork for 'Cursed Mortality' was masterfully crafted by the late Mariusz Lewandowski (†), who is renowned for his remarkable talent in creating majestic. dark. surrealist. masterpieces. Lewandowski's haunting visuals perfectly capture the essence of the album.

Carnation also collaborated with the revered Lord of the Logos, Christophe Szpajdel, who created a brand new logo that perfectly encapsulates the essence of ‘Cursed Mortality'. Known for his iconic designs and ability to bring forth the spirit of the music through typography, Szpajdel's contribution further solidifies the album's visual identity.

The second decade of Carnation begins now. Prepare for an intense journey concerning the exploration of fleeting mortality.

For the last decade, CARNATION has been at the forefront of reviving old school death metal. There’s something to be said about the artfulness of taking something so primitive and walking that fine line between keeping its classic authenticity without sounding tired or dated. CARNATION has always teetered this line, injecting a fresh and contemporary approach without losing the genre’s time-honored traditions. However, the band’s third endeavor sees CARNATION erasing those boundaries entirely and abandoning any and all conventions as they traverse into daring new territory. ‘Cursed Mortality’ pulls the Belgian death dealers deeper into experimental new waters, taking risks as the band steps out of the shadows of its predecessors and comes into its own identity. 'Cursed Mortality's' statement is clear: This is no longer simply a revival; this is CARNATION’s rebirth.

“We still play death metal and we still identify as such” explains frontman Simon Duson. “But we know that this is also our second decade performing it. And while it is very important for us to stay true to the old-school style, we know we had to open things up a bit and reach out to those who might be interested in extreme metal, but aren’t that much into the old aspect of it. It also feels fresher to us because we’ve decided to change our visual approach, with a new logo, a new look on stage and so on. In a way, it really feels like the beginning of a new chapter for CARNATION.”

Album number three is much more than just a new chapter, but rather feels like a sequel to an already storied career, punctuated by press accolades, an impressive history of live performances, and a lauded discography consisting of several EPs, splits, and two critically acclaimed full-length albums.

With the debut of its first EP in 2015, CARNATION quickly garnered the attention of fans, media, and most notably of all, record label Season of Mist, who quickly noticed the band’s potential and picked them up without hesitation. Upon forming this union, the band dropped its first full-length, ‘Chapel of Abhorrance,’ in 2018. Angry Metal Guy astutely noted that the Belgians’ debut album was “one of the best death metal debuts of the year, and CARNATION have earned their place as one of the most promising new bands in the genre'' while Distorted Sound Magazine echoed these remarks, calling ‘Chapel of Abborhance’ “one of most brutalizing, well executed and, above all, fun, death metal releases of 2018'' in its 9/10 review of the album.

CARNATION’s momentum only seemed to pick up from there. The band kept busy on the road, performing a variety of tours with their death metal brethren in Deserted Fear, Schirenc Plays, Pungent Stench, and Pestilence, while headlining stages in Japan and Brazil. Upon conquering the live circuit and laying waste to audiences across three different continents, the band unleashed its 2020 opus, ‘Where Death Lies,’ which broke them out from the underground with the kind of seismic force that most bands can only dream of. If the critics liked ‘Chapel of Abhorrance,’ ‘Where Death Lies’ was the moment they fell in love, enamored by Carnation’s relentless brutality and crushing precision.

While touring had been halted that year, CARNATION never stagnated nor waivered. The band’s tenacity paid off with their sophomore effort being named among one of the best records of the year by The Pit, Chicago Music Guide, Pandemonium Metal, and many more, while the single “Iron Discipline'' was singled out by Loudwire as one of the best songs of 2020. Legacy outlet Kerrang! also took notice, ranking the band among the “50 Greatest Death Metal Bands Right Now,” cracking the top 20 picks.

While the Belgian slayers still stay true to their roots, they step outside of their comfort zone with more groove, melody, and progression, showcasing their versatility as musicians and clearly defining their own unique sound. ‘Cursed Mortality’ sounds darker, with passages of melancholic melodies that compliment the heaviness.

Most bands might feel anxious about making such dramatic changes, especially to incorporate clean vocals within such extreme music, CARNATION embraces the unknown and does not fall victim to fear or monotony. “As artists, it's something natural,” explains Verstrepen about why the band has shifted direction. “Doing the same thing over and over again doesn't inspire us. We love to create and we love to explore new paths. We knew some people wouldn't like clean vocals in death metal, but we don't want to think of that too much. We stand 100% behind our music and we really like what we did here. Some people will drop out, but there will definitely be others joining! As Lemmy would say, 'You win some, you lose some.'”

Indeed, a personal metamorphosis is always a risk, but one that historically has paid off. The first records of bands like Black Sabbath, Carcass, Death, or even Bathory sound nothing like the mid-late era offerings of those very same artists, and yet, those records that strayed off the beaten path are regarded as some of the most seminal albums in the history of metal. Playing it safe sounds easy, but it isn’t always a part of a legend’s origin story. And CARNATION isn’t here to play by the rules; the band is ready to take a leap of faith and redefine an era.

CARNATION Lineup:
Simon Duson: Vocals
Jonathan Verstrepen: Lead Guitar
Bert Vervoort: Rhythm Guitar
Yarne Heylen: Bass Guitar
Vincent Verstrepen: Drums

Recording studio: Project Zero Studio

Producer / Mixing engineer: Yarne Heylen

Mastering studio and engineer: Joel Wanasek

Biography: Katy Irizarry

Artwork: Mariusz Lewandowski

Logo: Christophe Szpajdel

Links:
https://www.carnationband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CarnationBE/
https://www.instagram.com/carnationbandofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/c/CarnationOfficialBE
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7s6SmrbyQvp26jN5EbnU9u

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/cursedmortalitypresave
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/CarnationCM

Available Formats:
CD digipak
Digital
12” vinyl in various colours
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