THE HELLACOPTERS - Release Video For 'The Electric Index Eel (Revisited)' + "Grande Rock" Re-Release Containing Remastered And Revisited Versions

Swedish action rock legends THE HELLACOPTERS have announced the release date for the long overdue physical re-issue of their classic album Grande Rock from 1999, which hasn't been available to purchase on vinyl for over 20 years. This new edition of Grande Rock will be released on February 16th, 2024, as a 2LP, 2CD and digital edition all of which contain both the remastered original album as well as a revisited and remixed version with additional guitars by Dregen, plus additional percussion and piano and new backing vocal tracks. Just like the original release back in 1999, the vinyl edition exclusively features the Venom cover 'Angel Dust' as a bonus track.

To give you an example of the Grande Rock Revisited experience, a video for the revisited version of 'The Electric Index Eel' can be watched below.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE GRANDE ROCK (+ REVISITED) HERE:
https://hellacopters.bfan.link/grrep 

LISTEN TO 'THE ELECTRIC INDEX EEL (REVISITED)':
https://hellacopters.bfan.link/teiesg

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'THE ELECTRIC INDEX EEL (REVISITED)' below:

Available Formats:

2CD JEWELCASE

GATEFOLD 2LP (w/ blue cover (front) and orange cover (back))
- Transparent Magenta
- LP1 Sky Blue, LP2 Transparent Orange
- Clear & Ocean Blue Marbled

DIGITAL ALBUM
(the digital album will have a reversed order of "Grand Rock Revisited" followed by "Grande Rock (remastered)")

Swedish high energy rock and roll band THE HELLACOPTERS released their eighth studio album titled Eyes Of Oblivion on April 1st, 2022. It marked the first full-length since the release of their temporary farewell record Head Off in 2008, and was met with massive acclaim from fans and media alike. Charting #1 in Sweden, #3 in Germany, #6 in Finland, the band celebrated a triumphant return culminating in a show with the mighty Iron Maiden in Gothenburg in July 2022, and gigs with Ghost in Germany in June 2023.

On February 16th, 2024 they will now release not one, but two stunning versions of their classic Grande Rock album. Entitled Grande Rock Revisited it has been remastered by Henke Jonsson, and furthermore has been completely remixed by Michael Ilbert at Hansa Studios, Berlin using the original multi-track tapes and reanimated with a whole lot of additional layers of rock! The result showcases how the record could have sounded in a parallel universe with Dregen being in the band at the time, and with a more balanced mix, something the band had been pondering about for quite a while. “We all love loud guitars”, Nicke explains, “but not at the expense of drums and bass, which is pretty much the gist of the original mix. It’s ALL guitars”. So whether you do not want to spend way over 100 Euro for one of the rare original LPs or are excited to hear a revamped, re-rocked new mix of Grande Rock, Grande Rock Revisited gives you both plus a double-album-cover design by singer/guitarist Nicke added as visual treat on top. THE HELLACOPTERS make Rock Grande again!

GIRLSCHOOL Announces First Leg of Final North American Tour

GET TICKETS HERE

The longest tenured all-female rock band and NWOBHM legends GIRLSCHOOL will be embarking on their final North American tour next year! The first leg of the trek will see support from LILLIAN AXE and ALCATRAZZ and will kick off on March 21 at Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, TX and will run through April 6. The itinerary can be found below while tickets will go on sale this Friday, December 1 @ 10:00 A.M. EST, which can be found HERE. Pre-sales for Boston, MA and NYC will go on sale tomorrow, November 30, for which the details can also be found below.

Girlschool comments, "We are very excited to announce the first leg of our return to the USA - for the first time in nearly a decade...and for what will be our final full tour of the United States. Also with us on this package we have the brilliant Alcatrazz and Lillian Axe.

"Our agency and management are making every effort to get us to as many cities as possible, and as always it's all about where there is interest, so even if you have to travel a little bit -- we would love to see you there at one of the shows!

"Cheers you lot"

The band is supporting their recent full-length, 'WTFortyfive?,' which was released on July 28 of this year by Silver Lining Music. The record is now available on all streaming services and can be ordered HERE.

GIRLSCHOOL North American Dates (w/ Lillian Axe + Alcatrazz):

03/21: Houston, TX @ Hell's Heroes Festival*

03/22: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Music Hall

03/24: Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West

03/25: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre

03/27: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

03/28: Washington, DC @ Black Cat

03/29: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

03/30: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

04/02: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

04/06: Detroit, MI @ Token Lounge

*Girlschool Only

03/29: Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club Pre-sale Info:

Citizens Live presale Thursday 11/30 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. EST. No password, all you need to unlock this presale is the first six digits of your Citizens Banks card. 

Live Nation presale Thursday 11/30 from 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. EST, password is BACKSTAGE.

3/30: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre Pre-sale Info:

Live Nation Presale: Thursday, November 30 at 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. EST (pw: BACKSTAGE)

Ticketmaster Presale: Thursday, November 30 at 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. EST (pw: STAR)

Girlschool originated in the UK during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Scene in 1978 and is frequently associated with contemporaries and friends Motörhead. They are the longest running all-female rock band, still active and rocking hard after more than 40 years.

Formed from a school band called Painted Lady by Kim McAuliffe and Enid Williams, Girlschool enjoyed strong media exposure and commercial success in the U.K. in the early 1980s with three albums of 'punk-tinged metal' and a few singles.

In the 1990s and 2000s, they concentrated their efforts on live shows and tours, reducing considerably the production of studio albums. During their long career Girlschool toured all over the world, performing at many of the biggest rock and metal festivals as well as co-headlining with or supporting some of the most important hard rock and heavy metal bands in the genre.

They maintain a worldwide cult following and are considered an inspiration for many succeeding female rock musicians, such as The Donnas.

Original members Kim McAuliffe, Denise (Drench) Dufort are still in the band to this day, original member lead guitarist /vocalist/songwriter Kelly Johnson died of cancer in 2007 and was replaced by lead guitarist/songwriter Jackie (Jax) Chambers in 1999.

In Jan 2019 Girlschool part ways once again with bassist Enid Williams, making way for the return of Tracey Lamb (formerly of Rock Goddess and Girlschool 1987-1991 & 1993-2000) solidifying the bands lineup for future live shows and recordings.

On July 28, 2023 at FORTY-FIVE years young, the British hard rock royalty came out swinging with their 14th studio album 'WTFortyfive?,' an outstanding and deliciously dirty declaration that age is a number that shows how much real raw attitude you have when it really counts. Kim, Denise, Jackie and Tracey leave the grit under their finger nails and the scuzz on their crusty leather boots as they riff and stomp their way through 12 statements of intent showing major attitude, some great melodies, and a consistent crunch to every guitar.

GIRLSCHOOL Lineup:

Kim McAuliffe: rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals

Denise Dufort: drums

Tracey Lamb: bass guitar

Jackie Chambers: lead guitar, backing vocals

Links:

Official Website

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

X

Apple Music

Spotify

Skid Row Shares Music Video For "Resurrected" — WATCH // Second Leg Of Buckcherry Tour Starts Friday!

Now's the time to see, we're resurrected!

earMUSIC and SKID ROW unleash the music video for "Resurrected," the fifth single from the band's latest album The Gang's All Here.

Skid Row were never a band that was going to let anything get in their way, and their latest video for "Resurrected" takes that idea to the ultimate next level.

Directed by Frank Gryner, who has created eye-popping videos for Alice Cooper and Def Leppard, and from an original concept by Skid Row's Rachel Bolan, the video captures the band in a new environment, showcasing their versatility as they confidently tackle a formidable challenge.

"Being a fan of animation, I was very excited when the opportunity to do an animated video was presented to us," recalls Bolan. "I really wanted to give the video a sci-fi feel that would convey that you can conquer anything, no matter how big the monster, even if it lives within the parameter of your inner circle."

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "RESURRECTED" 

Since releasing The Gang's All Here in 2022, Skid Row have been non-stop conquering all that there is to conquer. With Top 20 album positions in numerous countries, the album has spawned new fan favorites like "Tear It Down" and "Time Bomb," which rock side-by-side with classics like "18 and Life" and "Monkey Business" in their live sets. 

Undefeated and now "Resurrected," Skid Row are back on the road in December in North America along with Buckcherry.

"You don't want to send this band out on stage with a chip on its shoulder," advises Bolan. "That's for damned sure."

LISTEN + PURCHASE THE GANG'S ALL HERE ALBUM HERE

SKID ROW AND BUCKCHERRY ON TOUR:
12/1 — Albuquerque, NM 
12/2 — Tucson, AZ 
12/5 — San Diego, CA 
12/6 — Anaheim, CA 
12/8 — Phoenix, AZ 
12/9 — Los Angeles, CA
12/12 — Denver, CO 
12/14 — Boise, ID 
12/15 — Reno, NV 
12/16 — Wheatland, CA
2/28 — Eugene, OR 
3/1 — Suquamish, WA 
3/2 — Arlington, WA 
3/3 — Coquitlam, Canada 
3/5 — Vancouver, Canada 
3/7 — Enoch, Canada 
3/8 — Dawson Creek, Canada 
3/9 — Calgary, Canada 
3/12 — Lethbridge, Canada 
3/13 — Saskatoon, Canada 
3/15 — Moose Jaw, Canada
3/17 — Brandon, Canada
3/18 — Winnipeg, Canada
3/20 — Thunder Bay, Canada 
3/22 — Green Bay, WI 
3/23 — Marie, MI

HELFRÓ Streaming Deathly New Album

HELFRÓ are coming back in from the cold with Tálgröf. The Icelandic duo's second album is inspired by the myriad dark manifestations of the human mind. Through intense rhythmic passages, sick drummer Ragnar Sverrisson and axeman Simon Thorolfsson  delve into the most depraved cavities of the human psyche, while melting their native black metal with traditional, fiery death metal and tortured lyrics.      

Tálgröf comes out this Friday, December 1. But you can listen to all nine hell-raising tracks on HELFRÓ's new album today, thanks to Black Metal Promotion.

Listen below:

"Tálgröf is a high octane, extremely entertaining album", according to Metal Sucks, "...the future looks very bright for a band that spends a good portion of their year shrouded in complete darkness".  

Lead single Fláráð Fræði puts a fresh, icy-cold twist on the blackened-death metal  that HELFRÓ carved out on their self-titled debut album, with tremolo riffs that rain down with all the fury of a hailstorm.

"Ildi Óhreins Anda" chugs along a melodic groove, though the song is more sinister than it lets on. The lyrics on Tálgröf  are based on interviews, journals and features on mass murders. "Traðkandi Blómin í eigin Hjartagarði" is about how these killers would poison themselves with mind-altering substances and sleep deprivation in order to commit heinous crimes that go ahead our very nature, all while reveling in the glorious death metal shredding that Ragnar grew up going to see with his uncle.

HELFRÓ are still as cold and unforgiving as the winters in their home country. But ‘Tálgröf’ is prime to light a fire beneath Icelandic metal. 

"...a barrage of killer riffs, crushing blast beats and even some melodies here and there", writes Metal Injection. "...downright mesmerizing drumming by Ragnar Sverrisson, who puts on a freakin' clinic on this record".

Here's what Ragnar has to say about his band's new album:

"The gate has opened and unspeakable horrors are now loose! Immerse yourself in the darkest thought patterns of murder and death upon which Tálgröf was conceived. Let the majestic furiosity envelope your very being. Thank you all for joining us on this dark journey. Hail the duality of man."

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/helfro-talgrof
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/talgrofpresave

Photo credit: ©Void Revelations

Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of HELFRÓ began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. HELFRÓ's debut album, aptly titled "Helfró", was released in 2020, marking the band's official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, Tálgröf, listeners can expect even more ferocity as HELFRÓ dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members' willingness to explore the depths of the human experience. HELFRÓ is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements

Recording Studio            
Dominion Recordings

Sound Engineer
Simon Thorolfsson

Mixing Engineer              
Mark Lewis

Mastering Engineer        
Mark Lewis

Biography: Ragnar Sverrisson

Cover art: Grindesign

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

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/helfro-talgrof

Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelfroIce             
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/   
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/           
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn         
 
Booking:
Ragnar Sverrisson ragginar@gmail.com 

Available Formats:
CD Digipak
Digital Download
12" Vinyl Jacket - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - Yellow, Black & Red Marbled
Merchandise

Jarhead Fertilizer Share "Mark of the Beast" + "Street Successor" From "Carceral Warfare" Out 12/8 Via Closed Casket Activities

Ocean City, Maryland's JARHEAD FERTILIZER  — Dave Bland [drums, vocals], Sam DiGristine [guitar, vocals], Brandon Brown [guitar, vocals], and Vinny Vitilio [bass] — will drop their new album Carceral Warfare on December 8 via Closed Casket Activities. Get it here. [[ADD LINK]]

Today, the band has shared two tracks: "Mark of the Beast" and "Street Successor." Listen here.

The album's subject matter and theme are deeply personal — they depict an eternal struggle set in the walls of a celestial prison based on the experiences of Bland's late father.

"Growing up, I watched a lot of crazy shit," he states. "My dad was an ex-convict, and that's where the prison idea came from. I was surrounded by that lifestyle. Many of the lyrics compare earth to a prison, and they explore all the atrocities of man. My relationship with my father definitely influenced the band, and this album is almost like me getting to tell his story since he passed away two years ago."

After a series of fan favorite EPs, 2021's Product of My Environment affirmed Jarhead Fertilizer as an undeniable underground favorite.

Throughout 2023, the band recorded Carceral Warfare at Developing Nations with producer Kevin Bernstein behind the board. This time around, the musicians nodded to influences as diverse as extreme metal a la Mortal Decay, Lucifer's Hammer, and Demilich to jazz drummers such as Billy Cobham and Tony Williams, Memphis hip-hop legends Three Six Mafia, as well as acts such as Techno Animal and The Prodigy.

"It's also the first time we experimented with putting samples in the middle of songs," adds Bland. "They don't hear that much in death metal. The samples aren't just for noise or texture. They're actually a part of the songwriting."

The album artwork is also an important aspect of the story. "It's graffiti-style with oil painting, so it's grimy and angelic," says Bland. "The prisoners are winning this riot, but there are these beautiful angels unaffected by the chaos in the fray. One lady is blowing a horn, signifying one of the seven horns before the end times. It's a final warning. There are eight horns at the end of the album. You can wonder, ‘'s it over, or is there life still left?'"

This sort of visceral vision makes Carceral Warfare unforgettable.

"We want to leave you speechless," Bland finishes. "We don't want you to get up and change the song. We want you to sit and think about what you heard."

Jarhead Fertilizer remain on the road through late December. All dates are below.

JARHEAD FERTILIZER ON TOUR:
WITH PHOBOPHILIC + BACKSLIDER:
11/28 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie
11/29 — Brooklyn, NY — Saint Vitus
11/30 — Cambridge, MA — Middle East / Upstairs
12/1 — Portland, ME — The Space
12/2 — Montreal, QC — Cabaret Room at Foufounes Electriques 
12/3 —Toronto, ON — Garrison
12/5 — Cleveland, OH — No Class
12/6 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle
12/7 — Milwaukee, WI — X-Ray Arcade
12/8 — Chicago, IL — Reggies Rock Club

WITH PHOBOPHILIC + CROWNOVHORNZ:
12/9 — Kansas City, MO — MiniBar
12/10 — Denver, CO — Hi-Dive
12/11 — Albuquerque, NM — Sister Bar
12/12  — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
12/13 — Oakland, CA — Stork Club
12/14 — Los Angeles, CA — Knucklehead Bar
12/15 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Underground
12/17 — Austin, TX — 13th Floor
12/18 — Denton, TX — Rubber Gloves
12/19 — Houston, TX — White Oak / Upstairs
12/20 — New Orleans, LA — Santos Bar
12/21 — Atlanta, GA — Boggs Social & Supply
12/22 — Nashville, TN — DRKMTTR

WICKED TO UNVEIL LATEST SINGLE/VIDEO – THE TITLE TRACK FROM FROM 'SUNBURN' AT UPCOMING LIVE STREAM

Modern-day melodic/theatrical rockers Wicked are back with the latest single/video from their new album – which turns out to be its title track, 'Sunburn.' The band (singer/guitarist Chad Michael, guitarist Scotty V, bassist Danny, and drummer Gunnar) are especially proud of the clip, which captures a 38-hour coast-to-coast drive, with its destination being Joshua Tree, CA. Directed and filmed by Longwood Media Group, the clip also stars actresses Chelsea "Cherry Baby" Anzalone and Kayla Balfe, and can be viewed via this link: https://youtu.be/FehNxak6ljE
 
As the band explains, "The second single off the upcoming sophomore album  'Sunburn' gives the vibe of that saying, 'too much of a good thing,' and is accompanied by footage from our cross-country escape to California. We drove 38 hours straight in the band van from coast to coast, facing all the surprises old Route 66 had to offer – from storms to vehicle breakdowns and all the new faces we got to meet. From Cali beaches to the Joshua Tree desert, we brought our rock n' roll party and burnt the candle at both ends. It was a perfect way to live out the metaphorical meaning of 'Sunburn' is a song about excess and its repercussions. Don’t miss what happens to the band in our music video after we invite these rock n' roll ladies to our desert getaway!" 
 
And musically, Wicked describes "Sunburn" as "A punchy, punishing rocker, with sharpened punk edges and lyrical prowess that could have easily been played at an aggressive Michael Monroe show on the Lower East Side, or on MTV in the 90s by a band like Third Eye Blind. In 2023 it’s born with one purpose and that’s to fly the flag of that unapologetic Rock N Roll lifestyle and be your next summer anthem!"
 
Additionally, Wicked will be taking part in a livestream interactive release show dubbed "The Rock N Roll Circus Show" on December 8, 2023 at 8pm, which will be the kickoff of the series of this rock n' roll variety show. The live streamed show will focus on the "Sunburn" single, but also featuring performances, behind the scenes footage, live interactions with the band, giveaways, and more, via this link: https://youtube.com/@WICKEDROCKNROLL?si=mVBzRSnoNyqD8NOb

“What else are you going to do in the dead of Winter? Might as well get geared up for next summer with this party anthem” - Gunnar  
 
“Sunburn puts the fun back in rock n' roll. Top down, swimsuit on or off, it's always summer somewhere” - Chad Michael  
 
“When you know it's going to be trouble but that's exactly the reason you want it so bad.” - Danny 
 
“Here's another peak into the hottest rock n' roll album you've ever heard. Take a rip and let this single burn!” - Scotty V
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
https://lnk.to/sunburnpresave
https://linktr.ee/wickedrocknroll

GVLLOW Unveils Re-Recording of Single 'Fell In Love With A Ghost'

Riverside, CA’s rapidly ascending solo artist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer, GVLLOW has dropped a newly re-recored, remixed and remastered version of single 'Fell In Love With A Ghost'. Watch the new clip below and stream the remixed, remastered track HERE.

Speaking on the release of his new track, Gvllow shares

"I wrote this song 4 years ago and titled it after a song my late best friend Zak had written in an old band we were in together. I always loved the title and after his passing, I thought it would be cool to name that title after this song I recorded late one night. The lyrics came from a place where I was feeling more alone than ever. I was sitting in my studio by myself and was feeling very low and alone, and saw a spider crawling across my wall spinning a web and i didn’t do a thing about it except watch the spider continue on, because it made me feel like at least I’m not completely alone..there’s a spider friend in the room with me and suddenly it sparked inspiration for the lyrics.

I always wanted to have this song remixed and remastered to give it the sound it sonically deserved and I’m proud to say I’ve finally made that dream come true" 

GVLLOW released his acclaimed 'Spiritwalker' EP in the Spring of 2021, the release saw his stylistic expansion into post-punk and dark wave. Heavily influenced by by the likes of Drab Majesty, Sisters Of Mercy and Bauhaus, the transition began with highly acclaimed single "Last Dance" from his previous, eponymous full-length and continued with the 'Spiritwalker' EP and his 2022 releases - "Die By Your Hand", "Falling Down", "Not Sorry" and the 'Suffer' EP.

GVLLOW has one epic show left on his debut solo headline tour, at Club Dominion in his hometown of Riverside, CA on Thursday, November 30th. Tickets available HERE.

About Gvllow

GVLLOW blends the sonic and visual aesthetics of 80s new wave and southern California punk rock mixed with the beach sounds of Dick Dale and The Beach Boys to create a sound that is fresh, diverse and completely unique. Born and raised in Riverside, California, he grew up in the SoCal Punk scene. He started playing drums at age nine and would go to The Showcase Theatre in Corona every weekend to watch bands such as Dr Know, TSOL and Narcoleptic Youth.

In 2015, he became involved in the bludgeoning underground rap scene, DJing for the likes of Ghostemane and Lil Peep in Schemaposse. Since then, he has gone on to perform as touring DJ for the likes of City Morgue, as well as release two solo albums; 2018’s “Waste Away” and “Gvllow” released in July of 2020, which features guest appearances from the likes of Travis Barker, Brennan Savage and Jack Grisham (TSOL) and has spawned singles “Fear”, “Johnny Cash” and “Last Dance”. 

To date, GVLLOW has clocked up over 38 million career streams and 1.4 million YouTube views.

CTM Outlander Strikes Worldwide Publishing Deal w/ Sam Hunt

Concluding a significant year for the publishing powerhouse, CTM Outlander today announces the acquisition of five-time GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum-selling, award-winning singer/songwriter Sam Hunt’s publishing catalog and signing of Hunt to a go-forward publishing deal for his future works. Hunt is widely cited as one of the most innovative writers in country music.
 
Global superstar Sam Hunt has quickly assumed recognition from both inside and outside the country music community for his blending of genres, incorporating the use of R&B and pop into the production and songwriting of his songs. Hunt has been honored with numerous awards including multiple Academy of Country Music Awards, an American Music Award, CMT Music Award, and multiple nominations for the GRAMMYs, Country Music Association Awards and Billboard Music Awards.  
 
CTM Outlander is a partnership between the innovative and disruptive Dallas, Texas-based Outlander Capital, led by Les Ware and Mike McKool, and the Dutch-based leading independent music entertainment company CTM, led by industry veteran André de Raaff.
 
“Discussing the sale of some of my catalog took a while and I am glad that it did, as I got to know André and his CTM Outlander team better and better. They continued to meet with me and my team over the last several months to discuss what working together might look like. I appreciate their diligence and belief in what I am doing as an artist, and more importantly, as a songwriter. I believe we will have a productive partnership both internationally and here at home,” said Hunt.
 
André de Raaff (CEO, CTM Outlander): “Sam has been on our radar for a long time, and we were very eager to work with him. Since we landed in Nashville, we signed some of the most prolific songwriters like Shane McAnally, Natalie Hemby, Ross Copperman and Michael Tyler. By adding Sam to our roster, who is not only one of the most respected songwriters in town but also a global superstar and touring artist, we feel we can service the community even better. 
 
We are truly honored that Sam, after being in talks with us for a long time, decided to sign with our company. Sam is an example of an artist and songwriter that we can help move forward in the international market; his body of work doesn’t only dominate the U.S. radio waves and streaming world but also travels throughout the world. We look forward to supporting Sam in his endeavors and expansion, and are excited to work with him in the country music space and international scene.”
 
Mike McKool (Director, CTM Outlander): “We’re thrilled to add a singer-songwriter with the stature of Sam Hunt to the CTM Outlander family. Not only is he the type of artist that we want to be in business with, but more importantly he’s the type of person that we want to invest in. Sam has clearly experienced an immense amount of success, and our goal at CTM Outlander is to provide Sam with the resources he needs to achieve all his future endeavors.”
 
Hunt’s debut studio album, Montevallo, broke several chart records with five singles, including three consecutive Hot Country Songs chart and four Country Airplay chart number ones. The lead single from the album, “Leave The Night On,” peaked concurrently on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, making Hunt the first country artist since Billy Ray Cyrus 22 years ago, to reach the top of three country charts simultaneously in the Nielsen SoundScan-era. 
 
Hunt released his GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling sophomore album titled Southside in 2020, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 200 all-genre chart. The album was also named one of the Best Albums of the Year by The New York Times and US Weekly.
 
The Georgia native has nine No. 1 hits including: “Body Like a Back Road,” “Kinfolks,” “Hard to Forget,” “House Party,” “Leave The Night On,” “Take Your Time,” “Make You Miss Me,” and “Breaking Up Was Easy In The 90’s.” Hunt also has success as a songwriter with several top artists. Some of his No. 1 hits as a songwriter include “Come Over” by Kenny Chesney, “Cop Car” by Keith Urban, “I Met A Girl” by William Michael Morgan and “We Are Tonight” by Billy Currington. Hunt has continued his success with the release of his No. 1 hit “23” and his current radio single “Outskirts,” which is currently Top 40 and climbing on country radio.
 
Hunt’s single “Body Like A Back Road” recently obtained RIAA Diamond-certification (10x platinum), becoming the 8th country artist ever to reach this status. The single has since surpassed that status, and currently sits at 11x Platinum-certification.

Derek Crownover, Willie Jones, Megan Pekar and John Rolfe of Loeb and Loeb handled the transaction on behalf of Sam Hunt.

(Pictured L to R: Derek Crownover (Loeb and Loeb), Van Hunt (Between the Pines Music), Mike McKool (Co-Founder Outlander Capital Management), Erin McKool, Sam Hunt, André de Raaff, (CEO, CTM Outlander), Thomas Deelder, (Creative Director, CTM Outlander); Jitze de Raaff, (President, CTM Publishing), Willie Jones (Loeb and Loeb)). | Photo Credit: Weatherly Photography

About Outlander: 
Outlander Capital is a Dallas-based company focusing on Rights Management including music and patent royalty streams and Intellectual Property Development, as well as leading brands and properties to innovate using blockchain technology. Outlander Capital is led by Les Ware and Mike McKool. Les is also co-founder and chairman of Marconi, a multi-platform patent management firm that manages the licensing of tens of thousands of patents globally for dozens of Fortune 500 companies and other major IP holders around the world. Mike is also founder of McKool Smith Law Firm and earned a reputation as one of the country’s most prominent trial lawyers and IP litigators, and has vast experience representing musicians, composers and producers throughout his career. www.ctmoutlandermusic.com 
 
About CTM:
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Kenny Chesney Adds 3 Soccer Stadiums to 20 Stadium SUN GOES DOWN Tour

Once Kenny Chesney gets rolling, count on the 8-time Entertainer of the Year to think about how he can expand what he does on the road in new and intriguing ways. With soccer fever sweeping the nation, he decided to upgrade his plays in Cincinnati and Salt Lake City to the TQL Stadium and America First Field respectively; the move was inspired by his years of headlining Columbus, Ohio’s Historic Crew Stadium.
 
“In a lot of ways, soccer stadiums are the best of both worlds,” allows the charismatic songwriter/superstar. “You have the same kind of intimacy that you get in an amphitheater, but it’s big enough you have the ability to really hit the accelerator in terms of energy, music, connecting. It’s a relatively new thing for us to have soccer stadiums, but these are markets where I know there are people who aren’t getting tickets – and everyone in No Shoes Nation knows how I feel about no citizen of our crew left behind.”
 
Adding three MLS soccer venues isn’t the first Sun Goes Down 2024 changeup. Initially only planning for one Foxborough, Mass. show, Chesney added a second, selling both out in a wildly competitive summer of live music. That response was so intense, Chesney added an unprecedented third New England show on Sunday night, which is well over two-thirds sold, too.
 
“People have choices,” says the only country artist on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Last 25 Years for the past 14 years. “You never want to take fans or the marketplace as a given, and you always want to remember who you do this for: the people who love the music. I want to give people the best night of their summer...because they’re giving me some of the greatest nights of my life! And the response to Sun Goes Down made me decide to try some things.”
 
Chesney’s soccer stadiums shows are Saturday, June 29 at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium, Tuesday, July 16 at Salt Lake City’s America First Field and Thursday, August 8 at Columbus, Ohio’s Historic Crew Stadium. All three shows on this configuration of Sun Goes Down 2024 will feature CMA Song of the Year and New Artist nominee Megan Moroney and old friend and multiple week No. 1 “When The Sun Goes Down” partner Uncle Kracker.
 
With “Take Her Home” landing on 133 reporting country stations in its first week, Chesney’s once again hitting a nerve among his fans – often described as the most loyal alongside the Deadheads and Parrotheads – with a real life song that tracks the moments that define a life in the best way possible. The song embracing taking the risks that make real people’s lives sweeter, it’s the essence of No Shoes Nation: people living life who lean in, hang on and love every single moment along the way. 
 
Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, Sun Goes Down 2024 returns the high-velocity musician to touring full-tilt and ready to do what he does best: stadiums. With New England being a stronghold, these shows show the love affair between Chesney and the Northeast continues.

SUN GOES DOWN 2024 TOUR
 

Saturday, April 20, 2024           Tampa, Fla.                       Raymond James Stadium
Saturday, April 27, 2024           Charlotte, N.C.                  Bank of America Stadium
Saturday, May 4, 2024              Minneapolis, Minn.          U.S. Bank Stadium
Saturday, May 11, 2024            Arlington, Texas               AT&T Stadium
Saturday, May 18, 2024            Atlanta, Ga.                       Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Saturday, May 25, 2024            Landover, Md.                  FedExField
Saturday, June 1, 2024              Pittsburgh, Pa.                   Acrisure Stadium
Saturday, June 8, 2024              Philadelphia, Pa.               Lincoln Financial Field
Saturday, June 15, 2024            Chicago, Ill.                      Soldier Field
Saturday, June 22, 2024            Milwaukee, Wisc.             American Family Field
Saturday, June 29, 2024            Cincinnati, Ohio               TQL Stadium*
Saturday, July 6, 2024               Kansas City, Mo.              GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Saturday, July 13, 2024             Seattle, Wash.                   Lumen Field
Tuesday, July 16, 2024              Salt Lake City, Utah         America First Field*
Saturday, July 20, 2024             Los Angeles, Calif.           SoFi Stadium
Saturday, July 27, 2024             Denver, Colo.                   Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024              Nashville, Tenn.               Nissan Stadium
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024             Columbus, Ohio                Historic Crew Stadium*
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024            Detroit, Mich.                   Ford Field
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024            East Rutherford, N.J.        MetLife Stadium
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024                Foxborough, Mass.           Gillette Stadium
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024            Foxborough, Mass.           Gillette Stadium
Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024              Foxborough, Mass.           Gillette Stadium
*Newly announced MLS Soccer Stadium w/ Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker
 

“...because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...”

Frenchy and the Punk present ‘Gear Geist’ with new video, celebrating the spirit of Britain past. Their Siouxsie tribute 'Cities In Dust’ is also out now

"Explosive, subdued, confrontational, soothing, spikey, and accessible, an incredible blend of alt-rock shade and alt-folk light" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Captivating with a sense of adventure... Frenchy and the Punk’s music always injects a silver lining into their dusky post-punk. With music this fantastic, we can only hope that their art is not merely a sign of the times but a harbinger of better times to come" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Penetrating psych-soaked post-punk... Brimming with their signature cinematic drama and that unforgettable voice" ~ Global Texan Chronicles

"An inspiriting slice of post punk hued, new wave nurtured rock ‘n’ roll... under the skin and hungrily stirring the imagination in a flash" ~ Ringmaster Review


NYC-based goth pop-alternative duo Frenchy and the Punk present the single ‘Gear Geist’. Essentially translated as Gear Ghost, this song conjures the 'ghost in the machine' idea, which reflects the overall 'mind phantoms' theme of their latest album Zen Ghost'.  The new video for this song was shot in Whitby and Thetford Forest during the duo's UK ‘Zen Ghost’ tour earlier this year.

This follows their October cover version of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ classic 'Cities In Dust', timed for the 38th anniversary of the original release, with B-side 'Monsters'.

Frenchy and the Punk is vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephensonand guitarist-composer Scott Helland, co-founder of Deep Wound (with Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis and Lou Barlow) and Outpatients. Tapped as one of the Top 25 duos in the US by Yahoo! Music, the duo profess a vivid blend of post-punk, cabaret and dark folk music.

‘Gear Geist’ is a largely instrumental track peppered with expansive atmospheric and ethereal vocals, adding texture and emotion. The melding of Helland's guitar and organically produced sounds from the guitar, as well as keyboard and electronic embellishments and percussion, perfectly mesh to create an otherworldly soundscape.

"Whenever I sing those parts in the song it feels like a lament, an acknowledgement of the sadness in the world enveloped with a veil of the bittersweet nature of love, beauty, connection and loneliness in life," says Samantha Stephenson.

“It was cloudy and raining in both locations, which was perfect for the mood of the track. The atmospheric and haunting vibe of ‘Gear Geist’ demanded a kind of setting that could reflect that mood."

For this video, Stephenson was able to tap into her many years of dance training and performance to bring a strong dance element to the visuals. Aerialist Nicole Pisaniello from Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus (in Richmond VA) adds a gravity-defying element to that dance theme, sewing up the thread of a gothic embrace to the song.

Helland and Stephenson met in NYC in 1998. The spark was immediate, powerful and undeniable. They started collaborating on creative projects together, but it wouldn't be until 2005 that they would start to collaborate musically after Stephenson spontaneously jumped on stage to accompany Helland during his solo guitar performance. The two began to tour with fevered zeal and striking aesthetic, building fervent fans on the mystical-folk/steampunk festival, coffeehouse, convention and club circuits with their boisterous performances.

With numerous recordings under their belt over the years, they've performed with Dead Can Dance's Peter Ulrich and Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione, and opened for Thomas Dolby, Dinosaur Jr., The World Inferno Friendship Society, Rasputina, Cruxshadows, Hurray For The Riff Raff and The Young Dubliners. 

After a full year of touring throughout the USA and Europe, Frenchy and the Punk is now back in New York, writing material for a new album planned for 2024. In the meantime, both the ‘Zen Ghost’ album and the 'Cities In Dust' single are available from fine digital outlets, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. ‘Gear Geist’ itself will be offered on a 'name your price' basis via Bandcamp until December 15th.

CREDITS
Samantha Stephenson - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboard
Scott Helland - Guitar, Bass, Drums and Drum Programming
Recorded & mixed by Jason Sarubbi at Split Rock Studios, New Paltz, NY
Mastered at The Cage, Coventry UK by Martin Bowes
Produced by Frenchy and the Punk
Single artwork by Samantha Stephenson
Photos by Samantha Stephenson
Video filmed in Whitby & Thetford Forest UK & Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus US
Aerialist in video - Nicole Pisaniello

TOUR DATES
Dec 2-3  WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Steampunk Adventurers Weekend
Jan. 13   COLTS NECK, NJ - Big Top Circus Ball
Feb 16-18  GETTYSBURG, PA - Mythicon
Apr. 6   GALVESTON, TX - Galveston Steampunk Festival
Apr 19-21  SAN METEO, CA - Clockwork Alchemy
Apr 27-28  HOLLY SPRINGS, NC - Festival of Legends
May 18   MILTON, PA - World of Fae Ball
May 31-June 1 DORSET, UK - Alice’s Wicked Tea Party Alternative Festival


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SYLOSIS - release live video for 'Pariahs'

Acclaimed metal quartet SYLOSIS have released a live video 'Pariahs', from their latest album, A Sign Of Things To Come. The video was filmed at the band's recent show in London supporting labelmates MALEVOLENCE.

Josh Middleton comments: “The London show was an amazing night for us. We’ve been waiting so long to play these new songs live and they’ve been going down so well- we’re performing the best we ever have! Pariahs is a live favourite for all of us.”

Watch the video for 'Pariahs' live in London below.

Purchase A Sign Of Things To Come on various formats and stream now at: https://sylosis.bfan.link/ASOTTC-Album.ema

Produced by Josh Middleton, alongside production legend, Scott Atkins, A Sign Of Things To Come has challenged SYLOSIS into brand-new territory.
 
“This is the first time I’ve allowed myself to be produced; taking on some brutal criticism and pushing myself to deliver the best vocal performance of my career. I’m a big fan of progressive and long albums, but I was ruthless on myself during the whole process. I think that shows in the final result on the record!” Josh states.

Watch the video for 'Deadwood' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLhkIj9ipJM

Watch the video for 'Poison For The Lost' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8JA5F8FdCg

Watch the video for 'A Sign Of Things To Come' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OegFzj1q50c

Watch the video for 'Descent' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BHcRMZcU30

SYLOSIS is
Josh Middleton - vocals, guitar 
Alex Bailey - guitar
Conor Marshall - bass
Ali Richardson - drums

BLIND GUARDIAN Announces 'The God Machine' North American Tour 2024

After last year's triumphant return to the stage in the form of their 'Somewhere Far Beyond Tour' across Germany, the breathtaking story of BLIND GUARDIAN's latest masterpiece The God Machine goes on. The metal legends are proud to announce ’The God Machine’ North American 2024 tour. 

The 22-date trek will commence on April 18th at The Fillmore in Silver Springs and will make its way to Dallas, Seattle, and Toronto before the final performance at Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 17th. Joining the band as support is NIGHT DEMON.

Blind Guardian is thrilled to be able to finally present some of their new songs to their fans, showcasing the likes of astounding tracks 'Deliver Us From Evil', 'Violent Shadows' and introducing them to the ’Secrets of the American Gods'.

Vocalist Hansi Kürsch states: "We heard your calls! We are more than just thrilled to finally announce that highly anticipated North American run of shows.  Let me tell you that the band will be on fire and that we are very grateful to have a fantastic opening band such as Night Demon on our side to bring the full Metal blast to your town. I recommend not to miss this chance, we will perform Beyond Imagination. You don’t want to see it, you have to see it! The God Machine is in sole and full magic mode."

General admission tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, December 1st at 10 AM local time. Purchase tickets here!

Confirmed dates for BLIND GUARDIAN’s ’The God Machine’ North American 2024 tour with NIGHT DEMON are:

04/18/2024  US    Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
04/19/2024  US    Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
04/20/2024  US    Charlotte, NC - The Underground
04/21/2024  US    Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
04/23/2024  US    Dallas, TX - The Factory
04/24/2024  US    Austin, TX - Emo’s
04/26/2024  US    Phoenix, AZ - Cresent Ballroom
04/27/2024  US    Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco
04/28/2024  US    San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom
04/30/2024  US    Portland, OR - The Roseland Theater
05/01/2024  US    Seattle, WA - The Showbox Market
05/03/2024  US    Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
05/04/2024  US    Denver, CO - The Summit Music Hall
05/06/2024  US    Minneapolis, MN - The Varsity Theater
05/07/2024  US    Des Moines, IA - Wooly’s
05/09/2024  CAN  Toronto, ON - Rebel
05/10/2024  CAN  Montreal, QC - L'Olympia
05/11/2024  US    Worcester, MA - The Palladium
05/12/2024  US    New York, NY - The Palladium
05/14/2024  US    Harrisburg, PA - HMAC
05/16/2024  US    Cleveland, OH - Agora Theater
05/17/2024  US    Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest*

Order The God Machine here: http://nblast.de/BG-TheGodMachine

Watch the video for 'Architects Of Doom': https://youtu.be/u60SpI8qsd4
Watch the video for 'Violent Shadows': https://youtu.be/vUpF6VjIC-8
Watch the video for 'Blood Of The Elves': https://youtu.be/tCzE9LX8cgc
Watch the video for 'Secrets Of The American Gods': https://youtu.be/ReaFJ_MD2cs

The God Machine marks another pinnacle in Blind Guardian’s impressive discography by not attempting to pretend that it is still the nineties, yet successfully relying on the muscle memory of this period. It is a gripping, addictive, and brilliantly arranged album in the tradition of records with which Blind Guardian reached for the stars in the 90s; yet, by no means is it a throwback. The God Machine represents the heart and soul of Blind Guardian’s timeless metal in the here and now, unifying the bards’ past, present, and future secrets in one consistent, well-thought-out masterpiece.

In 1992, Blind Guardian released Somewhere Far Beyond, a legendary milestone of modern speed metal. Three decades later, their latest offering, The God Machine, demonstrates how to awaken the fury of youth to a magical new life. As if they had paid a long overdue visit to the numerous highlights of their career, Blind Guardian appears to be in touch with the ghosts of their past more than ever. 

Seven years after Beyond The Red Mirror and almost three after the orchestral opus Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra: Legacy of the Dark Lands, Hansi Kürsch (vocals), André Olbrich (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar), Marcus Siepen (rhythm guitar and acoustic guitar) and Frederik Ehmke (drums) invite you to their personal twilight of the gods.

Ace Frehley Announces New Studio Album, 10,000 Volts

Stream / Get "10,000 Volts" Single Here

(November 28, 2023) Grammy-nominated R&RHOF inductee and guitar legend ACE FREHLEY announces the release of his new studio album, 10,000 Volts, due out on February 23, 2024. Produced by Ace and Steve Brown (Trixter), the 11-track 10,000 Volts sees Ace perform electrifying, hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock'n' roll.  

Today, he releases the first single and title track. Written and produced by Ace and Steve Brown, the track kicks off with a surging riff, and Ace's swaggering delivery takes hold and never lets go. It culminates on the chantable chorus, “She hit me like 10,000 volts, when I saw her face,” giving way to a fret-burning guitar solo.

The accompanying visual for the single was directed by Alex Kouvatsos from Black Wolf Imaging and shows Ace and his band performing the powerful, riff-heavy track live. 

Watch below:

Rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal simply wouldn’t sound, look, or feel the same without Ace Frehley. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inducted him in 2014 as a Co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss. Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time” and plugged the lead from “Shock Me” on the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.” Magnifying the imprint of his catalog as a solo artist, Foo Fighters cut a fan favorite cover of “Ozone,” and he even jammed out “New York Groove” alongside The Roots on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The late Dimebag Darrell of Pantera proudly sported a tattoo of Frehley on his chest, while Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine celebrated him on X/Twitter as “My first guitar hero.”

10,000 Volts upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Back in 1978, he delivered his solo debut, Ace Frehley. It reached platinum status and exploded as “the highest-selling of the four Kiss solo albums in the Soundscan era.” Pitchfork even retrospectively rated it a rare “8.5” score. In 1987, he dropped Frehley’s Comet. Following Anomaly in 2009, he went on to make history once again. His 2014 Space Invader LP captured #9 on the Billboard 200 and emerged as “The only solo album by a past or current Kiss member to reach the Top 10 on the chart.” 2016’s Origins Vol. 1, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. He notably maintained his momentum with Spaceman [2018]. 

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TEMIC Release Video for "Through the Sands of Time"

TEMIC are already living up to their billing as prog's new supergroup. Their debut album, Terror Management Theory, just topped the charts in the Netherlands and reached #15 on iTunes Worldwide Metal chart.

Today, TEMIC are releasing a stylish and scenic new video for "Through the Sands of Time", the sweeping 7-minute opener from Terror Management Theory. The song showcases the full range of the band's superpowers: melodic cleans, djenty riffs, keys that swirl and sizzle amid grooving technical breakdowns, not one but two arpeggiated guitar solos. They're only one album in, but TEMIC are proving they really are the full package.

Watch the video for "Through the Sands of Time" below.

Introducing TEMIC—prog’s newest, most ambitious, and most adrenaline-fueled act. TEMIC melds the creative minds of keyboardist and sound designer Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken), guitarist Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress), drummer Simen Sandnes (SHINING, Arkentype), and vocalist Fredrik Klemp (Maraton, 22).

The origins of TEMIC date back to 2017, when Tejeida and Gillette toured the world as band members of Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress. From the very first chords they exchanged, their musical chemistry both on and off stage was undeniable, leading them to discuss the prospect of starting a new band together. Unfortunately, conflicting tour and recording commitments forced them to turn their attention elsewhere for years—that is, until the world came to a standstill in 2020, and Tejeida called Gillette to ask a fateful question:
“Remember how we said we should make music together? Well, how about now?”

Thus, the first demos for what would later become TEMIC’s 2023 debut album, Terror Management Theory, began to emerge. Within a few weeks after that initial phone call, the musical vision of TEMIC had become clear: Let’s create progressive music that is heavily influenced by high-energy electronic music, but arranged and orchestrated for a 5-piece modern prog rock/metal band—where, at last, the pulse can be the focus, and the vocal melody can be king.

Eager to join forces with the very best bandmates, Tejeida and Gillette first summoned the rhythmic power of their friend and drummer Sandnes. With characteristic enthusiasm, Sandnes seized the opportunity, prepared to contribute his percussive prowess as the heartbeat of TEMIC. When it came time to find the singer that would carry TEMIC’s melodies to new heights, Sandnes recommended vocal powerhouse Klemp, whose emotive delivery and unmatched intensity left no doubt that he was destined to be the voice of TEMIC. Finally, to round out the rhythm section of Terror Management Theory, dynamic bassist Jacob Umansky (Intervals) was invited on board as a guest player, gracing the album with an unrivaled groove and a signature low-end sound.

Together, this mammoth lineup is TEMIC, a high-energy, electronic-inspired, modern melodic prog metal band for the next generation.
 
Line-up:
Fredrik Bergersen (Maraton, 22) – Vocals
Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress) – Guitars and Backing Vocals
Simen Sandnes (Shining, Arkentype)  – Drums and Percussion
Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken) - Keyboards and Sound Design
 
Recording Studio: Drums and vocals recorded at Top Floor Studios (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Producer: Produced by TEMIC. Drums and vocals engineered by Jakob Herrmann Gothenburg, Sweden)
Mix/Mastering: Mixed and mastered by Rich Mouser at The Mouse House (Los Angeles, USA)
 
Guest musicians:
Jacob Umansky (USA) – Bass guitar on the whole album
Mosaic Gospel Choir (Norway) – Mothallah
Garden State Threshold Choir (USA) – Mothallah
 
Cover artwork: Hicham Hamzi

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"Our drummer, Simen Sandnes, produced this music video in Iceland, exploring a visually aesthetic interpretation of "Through the Sands of Time", says TEMIC.

"The chorus encourages the listener to let go of their past, to ‘burn it all’ in order to ‘fly high’ and ‘breathe life’. This contrasts with the melancholic nature of the verses, which reflect on the past and question the present: ‘What is true?’ Sometimes, we spend so much time regretting and reassessing that we forget the hourglass of our lives is constantly running.

We hope you are all enjoying TMT. We are all absolutely astounded by the response we’ve received!"

Diego Tejeida and Eric Gilette first got the idea to start a band together when they were touring members of Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress. Here are just some of the nice things that their fellow road dog had to say about Terror Management Theory.

"Musically, it falls somewhere between Leprous, Sleep Token, Haken, Dream Theatre & Pain of Salvation...amazing stuff, insane playing, check it out if you haven't already!"   

Their vision for TEMIC wasn't exactly simple: synthesize their love for high-energy electronica and flashy riffs into a killer prog-metal hybrid. But after recruiting former soccer prodigy-turned-Zildjian-endorsed drummer Simen Sandnes (SHINING, Arkentype) to go along with the high-powered falsetto of Fredrik Bergersen (Maraton), together, the supergroup managed to connect all those puzzle pieces on their very first album.  
 
"As the progressive metal scene witnesses a surge of new talent, this [album] places TEMIC in the discussion of the top new band releases of 2023", - The Prog Report.   

"Bursting with ideas and extraordinary individual performances, it sounds like the work of a living, breathing band" - Blabbermouth

"...technical without being suffocating...For anyone already invested in the genre, there is nothing here to not like" - Sonic Perspectives

"...a lavish progressive metal debut that stands out sharply in the crowd" - Distorted Sound

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Temic
Stream: https://orcd.co/tmtpresave

Listen to their curated playlist

TEMIC came together from across the globe, but they also share a wide variety of influences.

Check out the playlist that the prog supergroup update each month on Spotify. The November edition features Daft Punk, Animals As Leaders, Meshuggah, Car Bomb and Esbjörn Svensson Trio. 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/11T7gAoZ7ljFxTGRaLjP4a?si=bbb3d00ba1404a8e

Ryman Auditorium Announces Mother's Day Weekend w/ Amy Grant, May 10-11, 2024

Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium has announced a two-night special event featuring six-time GRAMMY winner Amy Grant to coincide with Mother’s Day weekend. Grant's Ryman shows in May will mark her first solo performance at the Ryman in 25 years, and her first solo performances in Nashville in more than 15 years. The two-night event takes place May 10 and 11, 2024, and will feature different set lists each night. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. CT. In celebration of Mother’s Day weekend and women everywhere, a portion of every ticket will go to Thistle Farms. Visit ryman.com for more details.   

Preceding her spring shows, Grant and husband Vince Gill will kick off their “Christmas at the Ryman” residency on Dec. 13, one of Music City’s most treasured traditions. The 12-concert run is scheduled for December 13-14, 16-17, 19-20 and 22-23 and will once again feature matinee performances of the beloved show.
 
“Who doesn’t love the Ryman Auditorium? It’s the best place in the world to hear music and to perform,” says Grant. “Every year I look forward to Vince’s and my Christmas residency there, and this year is no exception. For so many artists and musicians, playing that stage is returning to the Mother Church of music and sharing a night with family.
 
“I’m thrilled to be headed back to the Ryman for the first time in 25 years to play two nights of the non-holiday music I’ve been making for the past 45 years,” Grant continues. “Over the two nights, I’ll cover as much of the old music as I can, and introduce a couple of new songs.”
 
This past weekend, Grant and her long-time friend and collaborator Michael W. Smith embarked on their 2023 Christmas Tour. Joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys, Grant and Smith will co-headline nine holiday shows, including their first appearance together on New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall stage (Dec. 5). 

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality, philanthropist and has become as some have dubbed her, ‘The Queen Of Christmas’ with her millions of Christmas albums sold over the years. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.  Amy has established herself as an iconic ‘Christmas’ artist as well with not only millions of Christmas albums sold, but also her annual Christmas Tours with the likes of Michael W. Smith, Marc Martel, Jordan Sparks and many others.  Additionally, for the past 19 years, Amy and her husband Vince Gill, perform an annual two-week residency at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with their ‘Christmas At The Ryman’ shows.  In 2022, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. In 2023, Grant will be on the road performing in 70 cities across the country and recently released her first new music in a decade, starting with the single "Trees We'll Never See,” (March) and most recently in April "What You Heard."  Grant released her latest project, “Lead Me On Live 1989” on 10/6/23 which is a full-concert documentation from the 1988-1989 Lead Me On Tour.  Grant will finish the year with two Christmas Tours including dates with Michael W. Smith as well as the annual ‘Christmas At The Ryman’ residency with Vince Gill.  
 
About Ryman Auditorium
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle. A 14-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award, the historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman has been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville and more. While offering a diverse lineup and thriving concert schedule (with over 200 shows per year), the venue is also open for daytime tours year-round. A coveted underplay for many, her iconic stage has seen the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Lizzo, Mumford and Sons, Garth Brooks, Foo Fighters, Wu Tang Clan, Coldplay, Michelle Obama and Little Big Town in recent years. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, 650 AM WSM and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.

JASON ALDEAN EXTENDS HIS HIGHWAY DESPERADO TOUR INTO 2024 WITH ADDITIONAL HEADLINING DATES

Featuring Special Guests
Hailey Whitters and Lauren Alaina In Select Cities

Chase Matthew, Austin Snell, and Dee Jay Silver Across All Dates, With Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, December 1 at 10am Local Time

Aldean’s Next Single, “Let Your Boys Be Country,” Officially Available Now At Country Radio

Award-winning entertainer Jason Aldean today announced that after 40+ sold out headlining shows in 2023, he’ll be hitting the road again in 2024, extending his Highway Desperado Tour starting May 18th at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OK. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour extension will be making stops across the U.S. in Savannah, Philadelphia, Greenville and more before wrapping in his original hometown of Macon, GA at the new Macon Amphitheater on October 5th.

The tour features special guests Hailey Whitters and Lauren Alaina in select cities as well as ChaseMatthew, Austin Snell, and Dee Jay Silver across all dates. As previously announced,  Aldean will also headline several festivals and co-headline the 2024 Rock the Country festival tour in addition to the newly added 2024 Highway Desperado Tour dates. 

Tickets will be available starting Friday, December 1 at 10am local time at JasonAldean.com, with select markets on sale at a later date. For a full list of timing and dates, see below and visit JasonAldean.comfor more information.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, invitation to the Jason Aldean VIP Lounge, pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A session with Jason Aldean, VIP gift item & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com!

The tour announcement comes on the heels of Aldean’s 11th studio album release earlier this month. Featured by CBS Mornings, Associated Press, Billboard, The Tennessean, LA Times, American Songwriter, Fox and Friends and more, Aldean released his album-inspired by the same name, HIGHWAY DESPERADO-on November 3rd. The album includes fourteen total tracks, including Aldean’s breakthrough Hot 100 chart-topping single “Try That In A Small Town,” which recently became his 28th career #1 single at Country radio, as well as three tracks co-written by Aldean-a first since his 2009 Wide Open album-as well as his new radio single, “Let Your Boys Be Country.” The 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year winner first introduced new music from the album in May with the release of the fan-appreciation anthem, “Tough Crowd,” at this year’s ACM Awards, where Aldean-a 3X winner in the category- was an Entertainer of the Year nominee. He also earned two nominations-both for “Top Song Sales Artist” and “Top Selling Song” for “Try That In A Small Town”- at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards.

Aldean recently released the music video for his next single, “Let Your Boys Be Country,” with special guest appearances by his young son and daughter. Written by Allison Veltz Cruz, Jaron Boyer, and Micah Wilshire, “Let Your Boys Be Country” off of the new album highlights the simplicity and innocence of childhood and rural life, with American Songwriter noting “lines like ‘Let everything inside these county lines be his whole world. You want him to grow up to be someone he’s damn proud to be. Mamas, let your boys be country’ nail the mindset of the song.” HIGHWAY DESPERADO follows Aldean’s double album MACON, GEORGIA, which earned Aldean his #1 single, "Trouble With A Heartbreak,” as well as a Billboard Music Award nomination for “Top Country Song” and awards from ACM, CMT, iHeart, and a GRAMMY nomination for “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood. Since making his chart debut in 2005, the Georgia native has earned the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart - more than any other artist - his “songs of small-town living, love and loss have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard) and have “vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). 

HIGHWAY DESPERADO 2024 TOUR DATES:

5/18/24 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar World Casino and Resort*

7/11/24 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview&

7/12/24 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater& –ON SALE FRI, DEC 15

7/13/24 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center – ON SALE FRI, DEC 15

7/25/24 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena^

7/26/24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^

8/1/24 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater^

8/2/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^ –ON SALE FRI, DEC 15 

8/3/24 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain^

8/8/24 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center^

8/10/24 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake^

8/16/24 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort* 

8/17/24 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre

8/24/24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion&

8/25/24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion&

8/29/24 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

8/30/24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live&

9/5/24 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater&

9/6/24 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater&

9/7/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre&

9/12/24 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort*

9/20/24 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center*

9/21/24 – Laughlin, NV – Laughlin Event Center*

10/5/24 – Macon, GA – Macon Amphitheater&

*Not A Live Nation Date

& with Hailey Whitters

^ with Lauren Alaina

About Jason Aldean:

With 28 number one singles, 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean is the current reigning ACM Artist of the Decade. Since his 2005 chart debut, the 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year winner has the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart–more than any other artist–with “songs of small-town living, love and loss have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard) that have “vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). He has released 11 studio albums, most recently HIGHWAY DESPERADO, which features Aldean’s breakthrough Hot 100 chart-topping single “Try That In A Small Town,” his 28th career #1 single at Country Radio. HIGHWAY DESPERADO follows the success of Aldean’s sold out, 40+ city headlining tour of the same name, which was recently extended into 2024 with 24 cities added to the schedule. For more information, visit www.JasonAldean.com.

PARMALEE RELEASES POWERFUL VIDEO FOR “GONNA LOVE YOU”

Multi-platinum group Parmalee follows the release of their new single “Gonna Love You” with the powerful and autobiographical music video that recreates the night they were victims of an attempted robbery which left their drummer with a 5% chance of living.

Following a show in SC, brothers Matt and Scott Thomas were in their RV when two robbers entered the vehicle demanding cash. Soon after, a gunfight broke out, and though Scott fended off both intruders, he was shot three times. He was airlifted to a hospital where he spent 40 days, 10 in a coma, recovering from his injuries.

“We felt like this was the right song and the right time to tell this story,” said Scott. “It was emotional and surreal for all of us to relive that experience, but we knew it was time.” 

Miraculously, just 4 months after the incident, the band took the stage for the first time since the shooting occurred. That night, they secured a record deal they had been working on for years. “We couldn’t believe how many people came together to help us. We would’ve never made it through had it not been for our fans, families, friends, and all the bands and musicians who came together to help us out! We didn’t even ask, they just did it!”

“Gonna Love You,” follows their most recent #1 single, “Girl In Mine.” With four 4 # 1 radio singles and three consecutive in as many years, Stoney Creek Records' Parmalee has now scored more #1’s than any other band or group in country music during that time. 

“Girl In Mine,” was the follow-up to their #1 record-setting, “Take My Name,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022, and the #1 Platinum hit, “Just The Way” with Blanco Brown. The band first topped the charts with a song inspired by their home state, “Carolina.”

The band closes out the year with a handful of shows in December and will soon turn their attention to 2024’s “In The Air” Tour with Kane Brown.

Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen

About Parmalee:
Parmalee is one of Country music's most successful acts with four #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and more than 1 Billion on-demand streams. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard), the North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina,” followed by their PLATINUM-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. They recently scored their third consecutive #1 single with “Girl In Mine.” Those three #1’s and 15 other tracks are available on their new album For You 2. For more information, visit: www.parmaleemusic.com. 

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Defocus Share "Crooked Mind" Video

DEFOCUS follow up on their previous two singles "biased" and "let the bond be my grave" with another blistering new track, which follows their debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same.

With "crooked mind," DEFOCUS shot sharp and hit straight into the listeners' brains. Once there, the song immediately unfolds its heaviness, guided by the mental chaos of the lyrics. When plagued by a crooked mind, people often feel as though they are not alone in their thoughts. Voices, speaking in unfamiliar ways, manipulate and distort their internal perception of self, creating a sense of disconnection and confusion.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

Founded by Simon Müller, Jeffrey Uhlmann, Jonas Mahler, and Marcel "Bambam" Heberling, the Aalen-based quartet spent time making music together before coming to light in early 2019, instantly proving their worth in the scene with their energetic live shows and their debut album In The Eye Of Death We Are All The Same.

"mastery of the essentials 7/10" — Metal Hammer

"Modern Metalcore, which qualitatively ranks directly at the top. At the latest, when an ARCHITECTS commemorative "Blegh" is hurled at you in the first song, it's clear that DEFOCUS are taking their lead from the grandees" —  FUZE

DEFOCUS ARE:
Simon Müller — Vocals
Jeffrey Uhlmann — Guitar
Marcel "Bambam" Heberling — Bass
Jonas Mahler — Drums

PHOTO: Deadape Films

Half Me Share "Concrete Ceiling" Video

Half Me made a striking entry into the heavy music world with their debut album SOMA — which blended metal, hardcore, and experimental styles. The powerful riffs and reflective lyrics turned heads and caught ears.

Now they are back and more heated than ever with a new video.

"Concrete Ceiling" targets inequality on a worldwide scale. No moralizing, no bullshit, no holding back. It paves the way for a new directive — visceral and raw in words and sound.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.
 

Stream, order SOMA now as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.

PHOTO: Jana Boese

HALF ME ARE:
Christopher Zühlke — Vocals
Christopher Hesse — Guitar
Julius Jansen — Guitar
Tobias Max Sajons — Bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff — Drums

Alpha Wolf Share Video For "Bring Back The Noise"

A cacophony of turbulent bounce and bludgeoning beats, the brand new single "Bring Back The Noise" from Aussie metalcore behemoths Alpha Wolf profusely lives up to its name.

Fusing industrial grinds, caustic riffs and some nu metal-esque scratching alongside vocalist Lochie Keogh's biting prowl, "Bring Back The Noise" is an undeniable party-starter on steroids demanding to be cranked to 11.

Watch the music video for "Bring Back The Noise" below.

Of their brand new single, Alpha Wolf share, "In the early stages of writing 'Bring Back The Noise,' we felt we had a party starter on our hands. Refining this song together in the woods of our writing retreat in the Australian winter resulted in a tw- minute barrage of catchy riffs with fun and fierce lyrics, which perfectly encapsulates what Alpha Wolf is about. We've found a way to be okay with delivering in-your-face style vocal hooks that will get any crowd jumping and singing along; 'Bring Back The Noise' delivers just that. Whether you like yelling along, head-banging, or moshing we invite everyone to turn it up loud until their speakers blow."

The band continues, "On our recent tour across North America, we got the chance to debut this song live, to which we received amazing feedback amongst new faces and we're excited to finally be able to showcase the song in its true from for your listening pleasure. 'Bring Back The Noise' and turn it up."

The road has been far from easy for Alpha Wolf but they refuse to let anything stand in their way. Throughout the chaotic and turbulent times of the pandemic, the band released their sophomore album A Quiet Place To Die in 2020 to critical acclaim, including a #6 spot on the ARIA charts and a nomination for Best Heavy Album at the ARIA awards, and multiple sold-out shows around Australia, Europe, UK, USA & Asia.

In 2022, Alpha Wolf released a split EP, The Lost & The Longing, with Welsh rockers Holding Absence, and also launched CVLTFEST, their very own curated festival aimed to showcase the best Aussie talent in the heavy scene alongside some exciting international acts. And furthering their global reach to new heights in 2023, Alpha Wolf recently embarked on their biggest North American run to date with Motionless in White, and also tore up multiple stages at home earlier this year as part of the inaugural Knotfest Australia with Slipknot, Parkway Drive and Megadeth.

With an impending European and UK tour supporting The Amity Affliction starting next month and extending into early 2024, Alpha Wolf will also appear at Download Festival in the UK next year, and have confirmed the return of their own festival CVLTFEST next February, alongside Emmure, Crossfaith, Ocean Grove, and more.

Alpha Wolf know how far they have come, but it’s what lays ahead of them that’s keeping the band hungry.