Ramble Results!! AEG’s First Cruise!!

Ramble Results:

Our team of dedicated mathematicians have been working around the clock tabulating your incredibly generous donations from all over, and we are ready to share our fundraising results from this year’s Ramble!  After an incredible day of music and community, an unprecedented effort from our volunteer army, and the generosity of this inspiring community that literally spans the globe, we have raised an astounding $143,000 for our veteran heroes!!!

We will be delivering this check to The New England Center and Home for Veterans who tell us that each thousand dollars we raise will help them find safe and dignified housing for one of our vets struggling to stay off the streets.  This little underground, grassroots community has come together and changed 143 lives…

…what a breathtaking thing.

Thank you all for being a part of this journey with us.  You all inspire us, literally every day…

Photo Credit: Lee Hetherington

Adam Ezra Group’s First Cruise!

You’ve been asking, so we’ve decided to go for it!   On June 13, 2024 a small gang of us will be boarding a massive Royal Caribbean ship in Tampa, FL for a 4 day journey to Cozumel and back.  We could not be more excited to spend some time with you all on a tropical adventure, tickets are officially on sale today, and you can find out all you need to know on our Operation: Cozumel page!!!

This will be one of 3 trips we are organizing in 2024.  If you love being a part of this community and feel like you’re ready to dig a little deeper, check out our Adam Ezra Group Trips page and learn all there is to know about Operation: Cozumel, the Winter Gathering, and The Getaway Sessions…all different, and each one a chance for us to get the kind of hang time with you that just doesn’t happen at a traditional concert. 

Distortion Music Group is Proud to Release the Stand Alone New Single "IKU-TURSO" from Finland’s Winter War Machine Wolfheart!!

WOLFHEART is set to unveil their highly-anticipated standalone single, "Iku-Turso,"in collaboration with Distortion Music Group. This powerful track is available on all major music platforms today, September 8, 2023.

Crafted by the talented songwriter Tuomas Saukkonen, "Iku-Turso" is a testament to his creative prowess. The single has been expertly brought to life by Saku Moilanen, who handled the production, recording, mixing, and mastering with finesse at DeepNoise Studios.

"Seems like with each concept album we make there is one story that is left behind and deserves a sequel to the theme. Our previous full length "King Of The North" was fully focused on Finnish Mythology and we did thorough job covering everything between creation of the nordic realm to the demigods of Finnish nature. But one truly primeval and malevolent creature, sea monster called Iku-Turso was left behind and now we are back to tell the story about a hunt of this beast that was also believed to be the god of war,” says Tuomas Saukkonen.

Finnish frontrunners WOLFHEART have proven themselves to be one of metal’s most captivating acts of northern heritage and one of the fastest rising bands in the international melodic death metal scene. Over the course of the last three years alone, the band has remained relentless with the release of their highly acclaimed full-length, Wolves of Karelia (2020) and Skull Soldiers EP (2021), gaining massive praise from fans and press alike with their icy tales of battle and triumph. The new album, King Of The North (out September 16, 2022 via Napalm Records), picked up right where WOLFHEART left off - taking every aspect of their trademark sound of colossal melodies, growling vocals and driving drum rhythms to searing new levels. Each song on King Of The North was dedicated to a different story of Finnish mythology - underlined by WOLFHEART’s grand, crushing songwriting and production. “Ancestor”, featuring none other than Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage fame, is the album’s top frostbitten anthem, unleashing WOLFHEART’s most crushing blast beats and cutting-edge vocal performances. “The King” marches on, telling the tale of the forest god with horns and pianos accompanying heavy guitar riffs and solos, before raising the energy levels once more on the relentless “Cold Flame” featuring Karl Sanders of legendary extreme metal group Nile. King Of The North is a true masterpiece of melodic death metal, crafted with loads of attention to detail and intricate mythology-driven storytelling - showcasing WOLFHEART at never before heard artistic levels!

One story from the colossal theme album King Of The North was left behind and 8th of September will tell the tale of the malevolent sea monster known by the name Iku-Turso. There is various descriptions about Iku-Turso from a god of war to a father of diseases and overall it is truly primeval creature in Finnish mythology and definitely deserver and epic and thundering track to tell its tale and that is what WOLFHEARTdelivers briefly prior to their 1st headline tour in Europe in November 2023

"Iku-Turso" Single Out Now!

Stream/Buy here: https://bfan.link/wolfheart-iku-turso

WATCH WOLFHEART - Iku-Turso (Official Video):

Photo credit: Valtteri Hirvonen

Ashley McBryde Delivers Highly Anticipated THE DEVIL I KNOW

With three nominations from the Country Music Association, including her fourth consecutive nod for Female Vocalist of the Year and third-for-three Album of the Year nominations, GRAMMY winner and Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde releases The Devil I Know via Warner Music Nashville, featuring 11 tracks all cowritten by the Arkansas native. Listen to the album HERE.
 
“We can’t wait for you to dig into these songs that found a home on The Devil I Know,” shares McBryde. “Every decision that went into it had to pass a gut check, and I’m proud to say this entire record does just that. Thanks for coming along with us on this journey – we’re so glad you’re here.”
 
Named as one of the most highly anticipated albums by both Los Angeles Times and Vulture, with the former calling her “one of Nashville’s most reliable and sophisticated songwriters,” The Devil I Know finds McBryde honing her calling card even further, as American Songwriter boasts, “Her lyrics can be heartrendingly tender one song, then unflinchingly biting the next.”
 
“More ruminative than crazed, the Saddle, Arkansas-born ragged rock/country songwriter delivers an exhale of acceptance that the chase is as much the reward as superstardom. Rather than raging against what’s not happening, she delivers a clear-eyed celebration of how alive being in the moment feels,” shares HITS, as Garden & Gun notes, “The Devil I Know…could—and should—catapult her from being one of Music City’s favorite songwriters to its newest arena headliner. The album’s songs are infectious and assured.”
 
Lead single “Light On In The Kitchen” continues to climb the charts in the top 25 while earning a nomination for CMA Music Video of the Year. Directed by Reid Long and captured in a single take, American Songwriter observes, “Ashley McBryde showcases her storytelling soul,” while Rolling Stone praises of the track, “it’s a delicate ballad that feels ready for radio and the Grand Ole Opry stage but comes with mountains of good advice,” landing on their all-genre “The Best Songs of 2023 So Far.”
 
Opening track “Made For This” contains “hard-edged truths about the brutality of the life of a touring musician,” shares Billboard, and “Learned To Lie” earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s “The 20 Best Country Songs of 2023 So Far,” noting “McBryde tracks the lineage of an inveterate liar with clinical precision…her sneakily brilliant writing will floor you by song’s end.”
 
Recognized by Vulture as one of “The Best Songs of 2023 (So Far),” title track “The Devil I Know” is “the latest reminder of how special a mainstream country star McBryde is,” and asserts “McBryde still hasn’t lost her edge, showing off the country-rock chops that, if this industry were fair, would lead her to play this song in arenas just like fellow mavericks Chris Stapleton and Eric Church.”
 
Written with Trick Savage and Lainey Wilson, “Cool Little Bars” is a “wonderful ode to the dirty little dives we love,” sums up MusicRow, praising, “As if her singing and the songwriting weren’t brilliant enough, this has the most marvelous, crunchy, rocking-acoustic track on God’s green earth.”
 
With two wins and 15 career nominations from the Country Music Association, McBryde is also up for Album of the Year for Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, produced by John Osborne. A collaborative effort, the project features performances from Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Aaron Raitiere, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammackand Benjy Davis and earned a title as one of the best albums of the year from NPR (the only country album), Rolling Stone (all-genre and Country), Billboard (all-genre and Country), Variety and Stereogum, among many more.
 
McBryde is currently on the road with headlining and festival stops, including a date at the Grand Ole Opry on September 23 followed by Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, Tenn. on September 24, before embarking on The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat in October. For a full list of dates and to purchase tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.
 

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 and Stereogum, among many more. With 11 songs all co-written by the Arkansas native, The Devil I Know is available now, featuring chart-climbing lead single “Light On In The Kitchen.” McBryde is currently on the road this summer and fall and recently announced new shows through the winter with The Devil I Know TourPresented by Ariat. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

CRYPTOPSY UNLEASH DEATH METAL BEHEMOTH, AS GOMORRAH BURNS, OUT NOW

The wait is over…Canadian extreme-metal legends CRYPTOPSY have unleashed their massively-anticipated, catastrophic new album, As Gomorrah Burns, today with Nuclear Blast Records. The tech-death masters’ 8th album, and first full-length in over a decade, arrives with a throat-punch of brutality as witnessed on singles like ‘Flayed The Swine’ and ‘In Abeyance.’

Now fully revealed, As Gomorrah Burns seethes with barbaric savagery over the course of 8 vicious songs. Pure, unrelenting death metal made with no constraints or contritions orchestrated around a concept pitting the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah against the modern-day Internet, both being origins invention and a cesspool of exploitation. The stories told on the record are based on real-life incidences—online stalkers, cults, misinformation, isolation, and intimidation—but ornamented deviously to enhance their potency.

Today, CRYPTOPSY has revealed a lyric video for their song ‘Godless Deceiver,’ which takes listeners on a horrific tale of severe violence.

Vocalist Matt McGachy says of the song:

“The lyrics of ‘Godless Deceiver’ are extremely vulgar and disgusting. As I was doing research for the album, I came across the story of Fabiane Maria de Jesus. A 33 year old woman from Guarujá, Brazil, which is a city outside of São Paulo.

She was brutally murdered by a mob of people that thought she was responsible of kidnappings in the area, following a Facebook post by a local news outlet. The newspaper reported that a woman had been seen abducting children, and many believed her motivation was witchcraft. A sketch of the woman the news outlet claimed was a child abductor was included with the alert, and resembled the victim. It turns out in the end that she was innocent. This group of vigilantes killed her for no reason whatsoever.  It really brings into light the importance of never trusting what you see, read or hear about on the internet.

I decided to write the lyrics from the mobs perspective, which is why they are simplistic. Brutal lyrics about an extremely violent act. The mob never questions if they are doing the right thing, they just acted in unison.

It is one of the nastiest song I have ever written.”

Stream 'Godless Deceiver’ and purchase As Gomorrah Burns: https://Cryptopsy.bfan.link/as-gomorrah-burns.ema

‘Godless Deceiver’ Lyric Video:

CRYPTOPSY is currently slaying audiences on the “Carnival of Death” on tour with special guests ABYSMAL DAWN, HATE and VISCERAL DISGORGE. Tickets are available now at https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2941-cryptopsy.

CRYPTOPSY Tour Dates:

09.08. US.    Brooklyn, NY - Meadows

09.09. US.    Clifton, NJ - Dingbatz

09.10. US.    Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground

09.11. US.    Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell)

09.12. US.    Tampa, FL - The Brass Mug

09.14. US.    Houston, TX - Scout Bar

09.15. US.    Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

09.16. US.    Dallas, TX - TBC

09.17. US.    Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad

09.18. US.    Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar

09.19. US.    Mesa, AZ - Nile Underground

09.20. US.    San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

09.21. US.    Los Angeles, CA - 1720

09.22. US.    San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge

09.23. US.    Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading

09.24. US.    Portland, OR - Dante’s

09.25. US.    Seattle, WA - El Corazon

09.26. CA.    Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater

09.27. US.    Boise, ID - The Shredder

09.29. US.    Denver, CO - HQ

09.30. US.    Lincoln, NE - Cosmic Eye Live

10.01. US.    Joliet, IL - The Forge

10.02. US.    Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme

10.03. CA.    Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace

10.04. CA.    Kingston, ON - Overtime Sports Bar

10.05. CA.    Quebec City, QC - La Source De La Martiniere

10.06. CA.    Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques

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!”

Follow CRYPTOPSY:

https://www.facebook.com/cryptopsyofficial/

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Naeon Teardrops - debut album 'Testimony' OUT NOW

N∆EON TE∆RDROPS is a new artist alias from Norwegian techno and electronica veteran Per Martinsen, mostly known under his Norwegian Grammy-awarded guise MENTAL OVERDRIVE. 

Stepping out of his familiar instrumental electronic productions and into vocal-based songwriting, N∆EON TE∆RDROPS explore influences of the synthpop and darkwave of his formative years, while aiming to put these influences into a more contemporary context. 

The music of N∆EON TE∆RDROPS was born out of his writing project PYRAMIDS ON THE MOON – a fictional autobiography in three parts where he explores three alternative timelines of his own life, and where each of his three imagined personalities create music under different artist aliases.

N∆EON TE∆RDROPS released the single AMNESIACS in 2021, reaching no 8 in the Deutsche Alternative Charts, followed by SHADOWSISTER in 2022, which reached no 12 in the same chart.

The latest two singles, WATERS RISING and OUTBOUND, released in March and May 2023, both entered the DAC chart and also stayed the maximum of 10 weeks in the Indie Disko Top 40 chart, peaking at no 20 and no 21 respectively.

The debut album TESTIMONY is now ready for release, and contains 10 tracks that catch up on the influences of thirty years of electronic music, flirting with alternative electropop, echoes of eighties darkwave, breakbeat-fuelled nineties power-ballads and noughties electronica – all brought to life with a 2023 twist.

TESTIMONY will be released through Love OD Communications on September 8th 2023, and will also be available on vinyl and CD through Apollon Records.

PYRAMIDS ON THE MOON is still an ongoing project. The most recent texts are exclusive to those supporting the project on Patreon, and the tale is also rolled out as an “NFT-story” on objkt.com, with text excerpts, AI-processed photographs and music from the three characters minted as NFT’s in limited numbers.

Contact Love OD Communications for bookings, interviews or additional artist info.

Press quotes on the single WATERS RISING:

“Per Martinsen’s otherworldly alter ego unveils sonic tapestries that resonate with the heart, transcending the boundaries of space and time, and bear witness to a dimension awash in emotion and introspection…” (POSTPUNK.COM)

“Naeon Teardrops’ veteran creator, Per Martinsen, has clearly put a lot of effort into crafting a unique sonic landscape that is both captivating and somber. The song’s powerful and emotive nature make it an excellent choice for fans of dark wave and synth pop who want to explore the more melancholic side of the genre.”(ELECTROZOMBIES)

Press quotes on the debut single AMNESIACS:

“AMNESIACS by NΔEON TEΔRDROPS is already one #futurepop legend.”
(WHITE LIGHT/WHITE HEAT)

“N∆EON TE∆RDROPS delivers in their debut. What they bring is a neat little darkwave and synthpop combo wrapped in depressing and cold, yet warming synthesizers.”
(BRUTAL RESONANCE)

Eric Sardinas Shares New Track "Tonight" — LISTEN

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"

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

"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

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

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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)

YouTube

TikTok

Spotify

Apple Music

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

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 !

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:

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HELGA Sign to Season of Mist

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!

Photo by Ester Segarra

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

"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

"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

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"

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"

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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

PHOTO CREDIT: Chandler Moyer

DEAD POET SOCIETY ARE:

Jack Underkofler — Vocals/Guitar

Jack Collins — Guitar

Will Goodroad — Drums

Dylan Brenner — Bass