Ian Munsick's 'White Buffalo: Voices of the West' Documentary Premieres to Intimate Crowd in Las Vegas

Wyoming native Ian Munsick premiered his documentary White Buffalo: Voices of the West, in Las Vegas to an intimate crowd of 150 attendees on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The documentary will be available to the public in early 2024, with more details to come soon.

The film spanned nearly an hour and expanded on the concept of Munsick's sophomore album White Buffalo, with the white buffalo representing a sacred symbol for the plains tribes of Native America, its return signaling prosperity and rebirth. Delving into conversations with Pro Buckin’ Horse producer and entrepreneur from the Blackfoot Tribe, Dougie Hall; rancher, horse trainer and actor from the Crow Tribe, Stephen Yellowtail; and cowgirl from the Blackfeet Nation, Sammy Jo Bird; Munsick explored the modern-day relationship between cowboys, ranchers and Native American tribes, and how they often rely on each other to live off the land out west.

Following the premiere screening, the cast was joined by Cam Mackey, director/cinematographer from the Tohono O'Odham Nation and executive producer Caroline Munsick, for a panel discussion moderated by film, television actor and enrolled member of the Lakota Nations, Mo Brings Plenty. The 30-minute conversation highlighted the importance of sharing Native and Western experiences from those who live them in order to shed an authentic light on the culture.

The event was sponsored by Wrangler; Boot Barn; Musket Powder Seasoning; Big Horn Bison Ranch; Southern Recipe Small Batch Pork Rinds; Sheridan Travel & Tourism; Montana Silversmiths; Lone River Beverage Company, and Pendleton Whisky. 

For more information and to follow along with documentary updates, visit www.ianmunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media platforms.

Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty moderates a panel after the premiere screening of White Buffalo: Voices of the West between cast, discussing the importance of Native representation in cowboy culture.
Top row, from L to R: Stephen Yellowtail: Rancher, Horse Trainer & Actor from the Crow Tribe; Sammy Jo Bird: Cowgirl from Blackfeet Nation; Dougie Hall: Pro Buckin' Horse Producer & Entrepreneur from the Blackfoot Tribe; Bottom row, from L to R: Mo Brings Plenty: Moderator, Film, Television Actor and Enrolled Member of the Lakota Nations; Cam Mackey: Director/Cinematographer from the Tohono O'Odham Nation; Caroline Munsick: Executive Producer, Not A Public Figure Management; Ian Munsick: Wyoming Native, Country & Western Artist | Photo Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville

ABOUT IAN MUNSICK
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick is painting a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo, out now. The 18-track album spans unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun. It builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Over the past three years, the 30-year-old has accumulated over half a BILLION global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and more. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, and will serve as direct support for select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again tour in 2024. Beyond his noteworthy professional accomplishments, he has also become both a husband and a father. Now the Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” off his debut album Coyote Cry; while Munsick’s solo version of “Long Live Cowgirls” impacted country radio on Oct. 23. Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. 

CHASE WRIGHT Delivers Reflective New Song "Who I Want To Be"

2023 Pandora Artist to Watch CHASE WRIGHT releases “Who I Want To Be,” a vulnerable and reflective song that acts as a progressive apology to a girlfriend whose heart he broke. Listen to “Who I Want To Be” HERE.
 
“Every day, you’re getting closer to who you want to be, but you’re not there yet,” shares Wright. “I made mistakes in a relationship and really hurt a lot of people. Looking back, I was able to grow so much from it. But it was very difficult, and to be the bad guy in a situation is never easy.
 
“It’s much easier to talk about somebody else being the bad guy, but it’s different when it’s me,” Wright admits. “I hope people can hear the authenticity, and I hope they can give themselves some grace for a mistake they’ve made.”
 
Written by Wright alongside Josh Jenkins, Chris Lacorte and Andy Albert, and produced by Ned Cameron, “Who I Want To Be” finds the Indiana native taking responsibility for his mistakes, anchored by a redemptive soaring chorus:
 
      The moments I was weakest ain’t how I’ll be defined
      I’m trying to be a better man it’s taken me some time
      But I’m on my way
      Tryin’ to close the space between
      Who I am today
      And who I want to be
 
“I'm not hiding behind anything,” Wright says. “I think it's healthy to admit when you’ve made a mistake, that you’re learning from it and trying to be a better person because of it. Our mistakes don’t define us.”
 
Wright blends progressive loops and pop-rock chords with country storytelling to create a unique style of contemporary country music that has become his calling card. He played more than 60 shows in 2023 and accumulated over 230 million global streams, as “Who I Want To Be” will be added to On The Horizon this weekend on SiriusXM.

About CHASE WRIGHT
CHASE WRIGHT is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that Wright first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Wright packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. 2022 was a breakout year for the rising star who was recognized by Spotify as a Hot Country Artist to Watch and named among SiriusXM’s Highway Finds class. Most recently, Wright was recognized among Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2023: Country list. Following the 2021 release of his debut album Intertwined, Wright continues to roll out new music. In total, fans have streamed his music to the tune of 230 million times.

Osiah Release New Album 'Kairos' via Unique Leader Records

Finishing up a momentous 2023, deathcore quartet Osiah have released their new album 'Kairos' via Unique Leader Records. Accompanying the release, the band shared their new track "The Inherited Sorrow" along with the official music video. 'Kairos' is Osiah's fourth album and the follow-up to their 2021 full-length, 'Loss'. When asked about today's news, the band commented:

"'Kairos' is a true departure from the past with a valiant stride to Osiah's progression. Instrumentally it encapsulates the very essence of us as musicians and lyrically it is inspired by a recent burying of the hatchet, and focusing instead on understanding the concept of mortality. It is fury-fueled, but intelligently constructed, resulting in a sound that is both old and new to fans of Osiah, a perfect introduction or concatenation for those who’ve been with us from the start of our onerous journey."

Stream 'Kairos' here and watch the official video for "The Inherited Sorrow" below.

Hailing from the extreme music melting pot that is the northeast of England, Osiah transcends the deathcore label with what could possibly be the most torturous barrage of filth the UK has produced in recent years. Crushingly intense breakdowns and deathly chops tread a familiar path, but jarringly detuned guitars, unpredictable tempo changes and vocals that range from wide-ranging pitched screams to commanding guttural bowel openers add an extra evil to the sound that cannot be put into words.

After releasing their first EP 'Reborn Through Hate' in 2015, Osiah released their first full-length album ‘Terror Firma’ in June 2016 via Siege Music. The album gained praise from Metal Hammer Magazine, Bloody Disgusting, and many other prestigious publications, cementing the band as the hottest and heaviest band on the UK deathcore scene.

The resulting work lead to the band signing to Unique Leader Records in 2018 and releasing their sophomore album 'Kingdom of Lies' in 2019. In 2021, Osiah released their third album 'Loss' and unleashed their latest EP 'Chronos' in early 2023.

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SKELETAL REMAINS Unleashes New Single + Music Video, Launches Pre-Orders for 'Fragments of the Ageless'

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American death metal purveyors SKELETAL REMAINS are now unveiling "Relentless Appetite," the second explosive single from their upcoming new full-length, 'Fragments of the Ageless,' which is due via Century Media Records on March 8, 2024! The single is now available along with a pummeling and blood-soaked video, which was directed by Steven Grise of 197 Media, below.

“We feel it’s more brutal than the last one,” says Chris Monroy (guitars/vocals) about the new record. “We were pushing ourselves to be more extreme—vibing on that as much as possible.” Today doesn’t only mark official start of the preorder of the album, but also the release of 'Relentless Appetite.'"

Pre-orders and additional album details for 'Fragments of the Ageless' are now live HERE and can be found in the following formats:

Ltd. CD Digipak

Ltd. Gatefold transp. magenta LP

Ltd. Gatefold lemon colored LP (300x) available at cmdistro.de and Evil Greed

Ltd. Gatefold transp. light blue LP (300x) available at cmdistro.de and various other retailers

Ltd. Gatefold Opaque Spring Green LP (US version)

Ltd. Gatefold Sunspot LP (500x) available from US Indie outlets and SKELETAL REMAINS

Digital album

Lyrically, SKELETAL REMAINS took the left-hand path. Rather than topics and themes inspiring the cover art, Dan Seagrave’s (Suffocation, Entombed, et al.) famously atramentous detail conversely informed the lyrics and album title. Monroy says they had working titles that they conveyed to Seagrave, but the final painting sparked the title, “Fragments of the Ageless”. Of course, the usual influx of sci-fi, historical, personal struggles, and fantastical also played a part.

“Seagrave completed the cover art before we had a title,” Monroy says. “That was kind of different, but it worked in our favor. The cover art directly inspired a few of the lyrics and musical themes, tying multiple pieces together, which is a first for us. We did show him different pieces of art—10 in all, I think—that we liked, so there was direction. We wanted a mixture of things, with the final idea being a creature being taken apart and its DNA extracted. Seagrave’s crazy brain made it all come to life.”

SKELETAL REMAINS recorded “Fragments of the Ageless” at various home and professional studios. Most of the guitars, bass, and solos were tracked DIY. The band wanted the drums to sound as imposing as possible, so they booked Trench Studios (Intronaut, Hirax) with John Haddad, while the vocals were cut at Birdcage Studios with Allen Falcon (Pestilent Death). Once the album’s core had been recorded, Monroy and the team sent their sick slab to Swedish studio ace Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Incantation) for mixing and mastering.

While SKELETAL REMAINS have had four full-lengths since forming in 2011, “Fragments of the Ageless” is the band in their highest grotesque gear yet.

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Chris Monroy - guitars/vocals

Mike De La O - guitars

Pierce Williams - drums

Brian Rush - bass

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Pistols at Dawn Delivers Their Rendition of 'Last Christmas' for the Festive Season!"; UK Tour with FOZZY in February 2024!

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Atlanta-based hard rock sensation PISTOLS AT DAWN is ushering in the festive season with a twist on the beloved holiday anthem, "Last Christmas." Available now on all major streaming platforms, this latest single from the band promises to ignite holiday spirits with its rock-infused rendition of WHAM!/George Michael's timeless classic.

With a fervent dedication to crafting an enduring holiday track, PISTOLS AT DAWN embarked on a mission to create a rendition that resonates across generations. Adding their unique rock stamp to the iconic melody, the band infused raw emotion and intensity, channeling George Michael's original sentiment while introducing a new dimension to the song's sonic landscape.

In a departure from their signature sound, the band embraced the inclusion of violin and cello, marking the first time they've incorporated these orchestral elements into their music. This addition elevates the emotive qualities of "Last Christmas," ensuring that listeners experience a stirring and immersive rendition of this cherished song.

Commenting on their rendition, PISTOLS AT DAWN expressed, "We wanted to create a truly special holiday track that would stand the test of time. George Michael wrote one of the best holiday songs of all time, and we wanted to add our stamp to it. We knew if we felt the emotion of the song, like he did, that everyone else would too. At the end of the day, we just hope this makes everyone's holiday a little more special."

Moreover, PISTOLS AT DAWN has exciting plans for the upcoming year, including a series of dates alongside Fozzy across international stages, as well as headlining performances. The band's relentless energy and captivating stage presence are poised to captivate audiences worldwide.

"Last Christmas" by PISTOLS AT DAWN is now available on all major streaming platforms. Embrace the spirit of the season with their electrifying take on this holiday classic.

When rules break, rock ‘n’ roll moves forward. Standing at a crossroads between 21st century attitude and old school arena-size ambition, Pistols At Dawn lock and load hard-hitting hooks, magnetic melodies, and intricate instrumentation in a searing signature style. The Atlanta quartet—Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals+rhythm guitar]—re-energize the genre, while maintaining its edge. After independently amassing over 6 million streams and collaborating with icons such as GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and engineer Sylvia Massy [Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash], the group deliver eight anthems on their 2022 full-length album, Ascension, via distributor Megaforce Records/MRI Entertainment. “All of our influences come out in the music, but with our own stamp,” says Adam. “There’s definitely a hard rock vibe combined with progressive lyrics. When you add these elements together, it beautifully combusts in Pistols At Dawn.”

Speaking to this alchemy, in 2015 the band immediately entered the studio with producer Jeff Tomei [Smashing Pumpkins, Matchbox 20] to record their first singles before entertaining various other projects. During 2019, the original lineup joined forces again. Ultimately, original founder Jaffe completed the lineup with incendiary world class guitarist James, and elite progressive rock duo Sookdew Sing and Cuevas.

They unleashed music at a prolific pace in addition to personally engaging fans worldwide with an immersive online presence. “Cold” exploded to the tune of 1 million streams across platforms followed by "Gauntlet" and "All You Offer" with another million streams. Working with producer Jeff Tomei, they unleashed the Nocturnal Youth EP in 2021. The opener and lead single “Voices” impressively generated 1 million plays in under a month. In the midst of the Global Pandemic, they caught the attention of Massy and recorded what would become Ascension with the legendary producer behind the board alongside co-producer Chris Pierson.

Musically and thematically, it allowed a sliver of light to pass through the world’s darkness. “On Nocturnal Youth, we were going through a dark time in the Global Pandemic,” Jaffe states. “On Ascension, we’re coming into the light and embracing life. There’s still dark subject matter on the record, but it was positive to write. It melded together the way we’d always hoped.”

Anchored by a balance of extremes, the lead single “The Truth” nods to nineties alternative with a distinct and dynamic twist. Adam goes on, “It revolves around the constant noise we have in our head pushing and pulling our emotions so much that we sometimes lose total control and explode. We have to be careful to maintain our thoughts and emotions, or ‘The Truth’ is that they could tear us apart.”

Elsewhere, the opener and follow-up single “Under The Surface” immediately sets the tone with a hypnotic riff and hard-hitting vocal, barely containing its cathartic momentum in the searing lyrics, “Take what you want and leave me for dead. All that I need is under the surface.”

“This song deals with the hell some have to go through above ground with people constantly taking, lying, and poisoning,” he reveals. “So, you want to be buried deep to get away from society where no one will find you.”

“Fly” leans into a dark chorus and instantly memorable hook, equally soaring and shuddering all at once. It strikes a chord with its timeless theme presented through a nocturnal prism. “It’s a powerful and dark love song about wanting to disappear with your true love,” he elaborates. “Musically, diversity was important to us. So, each song really tells a different story with a distinct sound.”

Indicative of this diversity, “For You” steamrolls forward on a hulking groove fortified by a punchy riff and towering refrain. It sets the tone for the rollercoaster to follow. “It’s about finding someone really special who is worth changing for,” notes Adam. “If you find someone you love enough, you’ll change. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Ultimately, Pistols At Dawn ignite a fresh and fiery vision for rock all their own.
“We want to take you on a ride,” Jaffe leaves off. “We just love playing music. One moment, we hope you’re inspired to take on the world. In the next, we hope you scream along. In another, you just chill. It’s meant to be fun and exciting overall. At the end, we hope you want to take the ride again and again.”

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Imminence Announce Full U.S. Tour In 2024!

After appearing in North America for the very first time, making their live debut in the market a complete success story with the entire tour being sold out in 48 hours, venues upgraded not only once, but twice due to enormous demand, and closing in on tickets sales up to 1,500 visitors per show, Imminence are already announcing a full U.S. tour during spring 2024, including major festival appearances at Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple! Get tickets here.

The Swedish alternative metalcore outfit has, during the last few years, established their own highly unique brand and pushed the genre beyond extents of anyone's expectations. With the distinct use of classical string arrangements blended with the influence of ferocious Scandinavian metal, the sound and visual universe of the quintet stands out as one of the most innovative and exciting acts on the market today.

Featuring vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström, and bassist Christian Höijer, Imminence have opened a new release cycle with three singles since June 2023. The new tracks "Come Hell or High Water," "Desolation," and "Heaven Shall Burn" have quickly achieved millions of streams and achieved a rapid growth in social media following, furthermore given the band great attention during this year’s festival season where Imminence have performed at Wacken, Summerbreeze, Tuska Open Air, Reload, shared stage with genre pioneers Architects, and much more.

To honor the recent live premiere in North America 2023, Imminence took the opportunity to release the brand new single "Death By A Thousand Cuts" just before the tour.

The cycle of the previous album Heaven In Hiding closed with an exclusive Deluxe Edition release, including the single track "Jaded" (2023), shortly thereafter Imminence continued to gain viral attention on all social media platforms, partially due to the remarkable "Live In Studio"-recordings, and experienced an impressive growth of +100,000 followers and millions of streams over the course of just a few months this year.

With four full length studio albums, over 220,000,000 streams, over 570, 000 combined online followers, and closing in on 900,000 monthly Spotify listeners, Imminence upswing continues into 2024.

From Sweden with love.

IMMINENCE ON TOUR:
4/23 — Dallas, TX — The Studio At The Factory
4/24 — Austin, TX — Empire Garage
4/26 — Albuquerque, NM — Sister Bar
4/27 — Phoenix, AZ — The Nile
4/28 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/29 — Sacramento, CA — Aces of Spades
4/30 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall
5/1 — Seattle, WA — The Neptune
5/3 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Grand At The Complex
5/4 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
5/6 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
5/7 — St. Louis, MO — Hawthorn
5/8 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
5/10 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/12 — Atlanta, GA — Terminal West
5/13 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre
5/14 — Richmond, VA — Broadberry
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
5/16 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
5/17 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC
5/18 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
*Festival Appearance

Tarja Shares "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

With Christmas only being a little more than two weeks away, Tarja treats us with the release of the video for the single "All I Want For Christmas Is You," taken from her recently released album Dark Christmas. 

In this rendition, Tarja captures the essence of Christmas with soaring vocals that effortlessly traverse the realms of emotion. She puts her own twist on Mariah Carey's iconic track, infusing it with her signature blend of classical and rock influences.

As B-sides, the single contains Tarja's "Last Christmas," as well as the song "O Christmas Tree," taken from the "Dark Versions" of 2017 release From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas). 

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS I YOU" 

With enchanting and captivating renditions of well-known Christmas carols, such as Wham!'s "Last Christmas," Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime," classics such as "Jingle Bells," "Frosty The Snowman," and "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," as well as Tarja’s brand new original song "Dark Christmas," it's the perfect album for those who want to embrace the holiday spirit while exploring a more mysterious side of the season. 

"It was fascinating to dive into this new world. You will appreciate these Christmas songs with our spooky arrangements truly sound in a way they never did before. It was my pleasure to team up once again with Jim Dooley and Tim Palmer. I hope you will dig in our take of a Dark Christmas spirit," says Tarja 

ACCESS THE ALBUM DARK CHRISTMAS HERE.

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COCO QUINN RELEASES “BETTER TYPE”

Coco Quinn, the multi-talented artist, dancer, actress, and model, has just dropped her highly anticipated single, "Better Type.” The pre-release teaser of the song catapulted to over 5 million views on TikTok, setting the stage for what promises to be another chart-topping success for this rising star of Gen Z. Co-written by Coco with Zach Sorgen [Charlie Puth, Ryan Tedder, Ava Max], “Better Type” is a song that speaks for itself. Coco elaborates “I usually try to write my music based around stories that most can relate too. I’m on Tik Tok a lot and

so many girls are talking about their relationship problems. Long Distance and excuses people give to end things are very relatable. This is a song about a girl who loved a boy, and he made the easy excuse out that long distance would not work and surprisingly she saw him make long distance work with someone who was like her.”

Coco Quinn has emerged as one of the most influential and versatile young talents in the entertainment industry. The singer-songwriter has already showcased her talents throughout the entertainment industry in multiple facets. As an artist, dancer, actress, and model, she has garnered a massive social media presence across several platforms, and her music videos have collectively received over 150 million views. From her roots on Dance Moms in 2016, Coco has been featured in multiple mainstream media broadcasts, including ABC, Family, Stitchers, and Brat's "Mani" and "Chicken Girls" web series. Anticipation is building among her fans worldwide as they eagerly await her upcoming music releases and eagerly anticipate the prospect of her touring to connect with fans across the globe.

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Coco Quinn got her start on Dance Moms back in 2016, and since then has shifted into her passion for acting and singing. After landing a guest role on the Brat TV series “Chicken Girls,” Coco was officially casted in 2020 to take on the role of “Katie,” announced via Variety. Since then, she’s made appearances on Seventeen Magazine with her Chicken Girls cast, and has been releasing cover songs along with original music. With over 9M Spotify streams and 220M YouTube streams, Coco started with releasing covers of her favorite songs such as Drivers License [almost 7M views], Lose You To Love Me, and more. She is still currently releasing covers but finds most joy in co-writing and releasing her own original music.

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DYLAN SCHNEIDER’S “DADDY DRINKS WHISKEY (LIVE FROM THE OPRY)” AVAILABLE NOW

“Country Music’s Next Rising Star” (Billboard) Dylan Schneiderperformed his heart-wrenching and autobiographical “Daddy Drinks Whiskey” for the first-time ever in the Grand Ole Opry’s sacred circle, delivering an emotionally charged debut to a packed-out audience. Due to crowd reaction, the BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records artist today releases the raw, solo acoustic and emotively stirring version of that performance. Produced by Zach Abend and written by Schneider with his childhood best friend Gabe Foust and Nate Kenyon, listen to “Daddy Drinks Whiskey (Live From The Opry)” below.

“Writing ‘Daddy Drinks Whiskey’ was something that was extremely difficult, but also cathartic,” says Schneider. “I knew I needed to write this song for everyone out there who has gone through a similar experience that I have. The Grand Ole Opry is a special place for so many reasons, so performing this song there for the first time, it just felt right. I was blown away by the reaction after and knew I had to release this live acoustic version from that night.”

Writing Dustin Lynch’s emotive Top 5 “Momma’s House” at 18, scoring two RIAA-Gold records by 22,going viral with his radio single “Ain’t Missin’ You” at 23 and gaining over 500,000 social followers in just a few months, the “Artist to Watch” (Amazon Music, Pandora, Taste of Country) isn’t afraid of honest storytelling and the vulnerability that comes along with it, hoping others find comfort in the fact they aren’t alone when struggling with a loved one’s alcoholism. 

At only 15, Schneider found success in music and began traveling to Nashville constantly, fighting a battle no one ever knew existed. Now at 24, he’s realized the power this experience, and this song might have in someone else’s life. Exclusively speaking with American Songwriter, he reveals the truth in the lyrics HERE.

Releasing music with “a more mature sound” (American Songwriter), Schneider continues to “expand the bounds of his artistry” and “build upon his foundational country roots with intentionality” (American Songwriter), ultimately making “…music that his fans fall in love with, without losing the authenticity that he has had all along” (Country Swag). 

Kicking off 2024 with Nate Smith on his World On Fire Tour, starting January 4 in Athens, Georgia, Schneider’s smash hit “Ain’t Missin’ You” is climbing the country radio charts and racking in over 121M TikTok views, 121k user-generated TikTok videos and 30M on-demand streams. 

Upcoming Tour Dates:

January 4 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater*

January 5 – Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joes*

January 6 – Greenville, SC – Blind Horse Saloon*

January 11 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair*

January 12 - Uncasville, CT – Wolf’s Den at Mohegan Sun*

January 13 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza*

January 31 – Oxford, OH – Bricks Street Bar*

February 1 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s Bar*

February 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection*

February 3 – Indianapolis, IN – 8 Second Saloon*

February 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*

February 9 – Las Vegas, NV – Stoney’s Rockin’ Country*

February 11 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater*

February 15 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theater*

February 16 – Bakersfield, CA – Buck Owens*

February 17 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades*

February 21 - Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom*

February 22 – Kelowna, BC – Community Theater*

February 23 – Calgary, AB – The Place Theater*

February 24 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall*

April 28 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Festival 

* with Nate Smith

Credit: ©Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

About Dylan Schneider:

Drawn to the storytelling aspects of country music, Dylan Schneider started performing and writing songs at the age of 14, after meeting Brett Eldredge and singing with him on-stage during a concert. After that, he began posting videos to his Facebook page, where he’d cover popular Country songs, gaining a devoted online following. Since then, Schneider has made a name for himself in the Country music community, forging a sound that merges modern pop sensibilities with a down-home feel. He’s been named a “Breakthrough Artist to Watch” by Amazon Music, an “Artist to Watch” by Pandora, Taste of Country and Sounds Like Nashville and declared “Country Music’s Next Rising Star” by Billboard. He’s toured with Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Morgan Wallen, Dan + Shay, Granger Smith, LANCO, Mitchell Tenpenny, Chris Lane and Niko Moon, co-wrote Dustin Lynch’s Top 5 hit song “Momma’s House,” scored two RIAA-certified Gold records, accumulated over 1.2M social media followers and banked an upwards of 303M on-demand streams (and counting). Signed to BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records, his latest five-track EP College Town truly embraced his irresistible rock-n-roll edge and unrestrained pop-country swagger. Now, after posting a snippet of his new break-up anthem “Ain’t Missin’ You” on social media, gaining over 500,000 social followers in a few months, the sound went viral, racking up more than 121M TikTok views, 121k user-generated TikTok videos and 30M on-demand streams, before climbing to #3 on TikTok’s Country playlist and securing placement on viral-song charts. Giving into fan demand, the rising country star’s “Ain’t Missin’ You” - currently climbing the country radio charts – is out now, along with the heart-breaking “Daddy Drinks Whiskey.”

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Miranda Lambert Brings Holiday Spirit to Las Vegas Shelters + Celebrates 12 Days of Christmas w/ MuttNation Foundation

Three-time GRAMMY award winner and New York Times best-selling author Miranda Lambert is spreading holiday cheer to some lucky pups in Las Vegas and across the country.
 
Earlier this week, after her annual shopping spree at Tractor Supply Company, Lambert and her merry-making bandmates visited Hearts Alive Village and Nevada SPCA in Las Vegas to share a truckload of fabulous pet toys, beds and supplies with the shelters.
 
“There’s nothing more fun or more fulfilling for me than visiting with shelter pets – animal shelters are my holiday happy place,” said the MuttNation co-founder and country music icon who is currently in Las Vegas dazzling audiences with her Velvet Rodeo residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater. Hearts Alive Village was honored by MuttNation as the 2023 Mutts Across America recipient, which annually recognizes one shelter in every state for its outstanding work.
 
To keep the holiday cheer going strong, Lambert and MuttNation are celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas with an amazing assortment of gifts including a chance to win two tickets to her Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency, a $500 Tractor Supply gift card, Idyllwind gift cards, pet grooming, t-shirts and much more! Check MuttNation socials daily to learn how to participate.
 
MuttNation encourages everyone to visit and support your local animal shelter.

Miranda Lambert with her band and Hearts Alive Village staff. | Photo Credit: Turner Rosen

About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization that has raised over $8 million to date in support of its mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay and neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also provides financial support and works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals during times of natural disaster. MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, a line of pet toys and supplies that benefits the Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores throughout the U.S. To learn more, visit www.muttnation.com.  
 
About Miranda Lambert:
Already a decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, passionate shelter animal advocate, restaurateur and business woman, superstar Miranda Lambert adds New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of titles with the arrival of her debut book, “Y’all Eat Yet?,” available everywhere now.

Palomino, her eighth solo album, arrived in 2022 as the largest female Country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and many more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 11 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the most-awarded artist in ACM history praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With her headlining Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency extended through April 2024 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including with her latest release, the cross-genre collaboration “If You Were Mine” with Leon Bridges.
 
Idyllwind, her clothing and cowboy boot collection, is an exclusive brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide, while her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart. She is also the first female artist to have her own venue on Broadway in Nashville with her Casa Rosa Tex-Mex cantina. 

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Radiobot Release New Single "This World's On Fire" + Official Music Video via TLG/ Virgin Music Group

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Introducing Radiobot, a dynamic musical ensemble comprising the talented members Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey, and Eddie Wohl. This exciting band has unveiled their original debut single "This World's On Fire" and it's now available on all major music platforms via TLG/Virgin Music Group. The band will release their debut album in Spring 2024!

“At a time when the world certainly feels like it's a mess, we hope listeners will enjoy the comical tongue in cheek lyrics in this song. That, along with the stomp beat, should get your booty shaking and have some fun with it,” says the band.

In regards to the video, the band states, "Billy, Eddie, and I always wanted to see ourselves as cartoons. Making this video was our shining moment to make a dream come true! Glen and Isabella Levanon had the perfect art style to make the treatment we wrote come to life. At a time when the World really is in a bit of a mess, we hope this video can provide a little comedy to lighten the state of things. Enjoy.”

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RadioBot is a writing trio consisting of Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey, and Eddie Wohl. They got together for the first time in 2016, when Eddie invited Brett and Billy to his studio for a writing session. Though Brett and Billy had just met, Eddie’s suspicions were spot-on: after just a few days in a room, the trio had three new songs to share. (“It’s On,” “New Best Friend,” and “Rolling On.”) Despite the undeniable chemistry, however, conflicting commitments and touring schedules forced Radiobot into a temporary hiatus shortly thereafter.

Flash forward to 2020. Lockdown. Isolation. Life changed for everyone on the planet. Being in the same room is how music is made…right?!

This time, RadioBot refused to let anything get in their way. The project was revving up again, and even distance proved a surmountable hurdle. With Billy in Nashville and Eddie and Brett both in California, the group decided to pursue the project virtually, via Zoom and FaceTime calls. Their mentality: “never let anyone tell you that you have to be in a room together to write or record an album.” They started writing, and before you know it, they had written—and recorded—18 songs.

The age of the HOME STUDIO.

“Everything starts with a Billy riff,” Brett said of their writing process. “After we establish the main riff of the song, we add more parts as needed, all while creating vocal melodies. Once we have the song arranged, I’ll take it and start laying down the drums. After the drums are the way we want them, I send the drum tracks to Billy, and he starts layering his guitar parts. We just keep adding what is needed until we feel like the song is finished.”

RadioBot in 2024

Stay tuned for the forthcoming albums CONCRETE and DESERT later this year.

Brett Scallions is best known as the original lead singer of the rock band Fuel. Brett released 4 albums with the band and sold over 5 million albums worldwide. He also toured the world singing The Doors catalog with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors. Brett was quoted as saying, _“We all try our parent’s shoes on at some point in our lives. It’s been nice to see what Jim’s felt like.” Other projects Brett has worked on include The X’s, Circus Diablo, and World Fire Brigade. He has performed with many of the top performers in the world including Slash, Dave Navarro, Tom Morrello, Mike McCready, Dee Snider, DMC, and Glen Campbell.

“Billy Harvey is the most famous person you’ve never heard of.” — AJ Croce.

A caffeine-addled do-it-yourselfer, Billy Harvey has navigated his career by quietly directing, editing, recording, and producing everything in sight. He’s produced records for artists like Crystal Bowersox (finalist on season nine of American Idol), Bob Schneider, Pat Byrne (winner of the first series of The Voice of Ireland), Charlie Mars, and Steve Poltz, to name a few.

He has also worked steadily as a side man, accompanying the likes of Patty Griffin, Kim Richey, The Forest Rangers, and The Courtyard Hounds.

He also played guitar in the hair band FLAME, if you want a chuckle.

Los Angeles based Eddie Wohl is a five time Emmy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer & mixer, whose projects have sold over 6 million units. As an artist he was signed to Epic, Elektra, Mercury/Island and had a production deal with Roadrunner Records. Growing up on the East Coast, Wohl was in his first band at age 15 and signed to his first record deal at the age of 25. Wohl’s major influences growing up included Black Sabbath, Stevie Wonder, Public Enemy and McCoy Tyner. Coming out of the NYC club/band scene he has spent many years honing his craft as a world- class songwriter and producer. In 1999 Wohl, along with his partners, launched the iconic New York based Scrap 60 Productions, which was responsible for producing such acts such as Anthrax, Ill Nino and H2O, to name a few.

His producing credits include a range of metal greats Fuel, Anthrax, Smile Empty Soul to glam punker Jesse Mallin and pop artist/American Idol judge Kara Dioguardi. Records that he's produced embody performances by Bruce Springsteen, Robby Krieger, Roger Daltrey, Chino Moreno, Jakob Dylan, Josh Homme, Chris Shiflett, Jada Pinkett Smith and Dimebag Darrell.

As a composer Wohl has received five Emmy Awards for his work on his NBC San Diego and Washington DC Olympic and news promos. Having had numerous song placements on TV, including Superbowl XLVII, The CBS Superbowl Pre-Game show, “CBS Super Bowl 50th Anniversary” spots the NFL on CBS, NBA on NBC, The Rio Olympics, The NHL, NCAA Basketball, PGA Golf on CBS and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

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Israeli Progressive Extreme Metallers WINTERHORDE Release Brand New Album and Share Music Video for "A Harvester of Stars"!

Northern Israel-based progressive extreme metallers WINTERHORDE have released their highly anticipated fourth studio album Neptunian today via Noble Demon. Since the band's formation in 2002, WINTERHORDE has been on a relentless journey of musical evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of their craft. Their unwavering dedication to becoming something greater with each chord they play and record has earned them a well-deserved reputation as one of the most articulate and innovative acts in today's extreme metal.

Together with the album, today, the band is releasing a brand new music video for the track "A Harvester of Stars". This epic and fast-paced track showcases WINTERHORDE's signature style of extreme metal and is sure to captivate fans of bands such as Keep Of Kalessin, Ne Obliviscaris, Dark Fortress and Rotting Christ. "A Harvester of Stars" is a strong ambassador of the band's new album, which was mixed and mastered by the esteemed Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Insomnium, Moonspell). The album also features guest appearances from Kobi Farhi of Orphaned Land and Davidavi Dolev of Subterranean Masquerade.

Watch the video below

Stream the album HERE

WINTERHORDE guitarist Omer Naveh comments on the new single: "A Harvester of Stars is a perfect showcase of the band’s unique blend of influences, meticulously integrated to create an organic, highly dynamic and diverse sound. "Harvester" is one of the best examples of this vision on the new album, with its twists and turns, ranging from vicious, relentless aggressions, head banging grooves as well as more reflective, atmospheric passages. This song was one of two new songs we chose to play live while the album was still in production and the special response to it from the audiences truly inspired us to release it as an official video. A big shout out to the highly talented Raph Crimson, which we had the pleasure of working with, and who was able to perfectly capture the excitement and the energy in that one magical night in Haifa."

Neptunian is out now on Noble Demon and is available for purchase at THIS LOCATION as cool Marbled Vinyl/CD and comes with the exclusive album shirt.

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Zed Destructive - Harsh vocals
Yoni "Oblivion" Oren - Clean vocals
Moshe Benofel - Electric and acoustic guitars
Omer "Noir" Naveh - Electric and acoustic guitars
Oleg "Olgerd" Rubanov - Keyboards
Alexander "Celestial" Latman - Bass
Alex Zaitsev - Drums

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NECROPHOBIC Announces New Album, Shares New Single "Stormcrow"

Swedish blackened death metal masters NECROPHOBIC will be releasing their tenth studio album, 'In the Twilight Grey,' on March 15, 2023 via Century Media Records! To celebrate, the band is now sharing the devastating first single, "Stormcrow," along with a music video! The clip was directed by Claudio Marino for Artax Film and can be found below.

The band comments: "'Stormcrow' was one of the first songs written for the new album. The idea was to take the very classic Necrophobic elements and blend them with a slow paced bridge with a strong heavy metal feel. The lyrical theme is about a wounded beast rising from the depths who lays his trust in a winged so called ‘truth sayer.' Maybe we should be careful about letting the stormcrows carry our words to the world…"

'In the Twilight Grey' is now available for pre-orders HERE and can be found in the following formats:

Ltd. Deluxe Gatefold combat green 2LP & LP-Booklet & Poster incl. 2 bonus tracks (1.000x)

Gatefold black LP

Gatefold dark green LP (300x)

Ltd. CD Mediabook (comes with a special, extended booklet and 2 bonus tracks)

Standard CD Jewelcase

Digital album

With over thirty years of active, nefarious service under their spikes and bulletbelts, NECROPHOBIC are undisputed legends of the death and black metal scene. Formed in 1989 by drummer Joakim Sterner, the Stockholm blackhearts propagated a singular and fearless vision from the very start.

Eschewing the self-conscious amateurism and primitive sonics that many of their peers held dear, NECROPHOBIC established a bold and vivid identity of their own, conjuring a densely melodic, but endlessly wicked take on macabre extreme metal that countless lesser bands have since emulated.

You can take a deep dive into their history via the rereleases of their entire back catalogue that Century Media Records made available in 2022 HERE.

Yet again “In the Twilight Grey” was produced, mixed and mastered by Fredrik Folkare (of death metal icons Unleashed) at Chrome Studios, Stockholm and engineered in close collaboration by Folkare and the band themselves. For the artwork they teamed up with Jens Rydén, another likeminded institution from the Swedish scene.

Line-Up:

Johan Bergebäck - Rhythm guitar

Joakim Sterner - Drums

Sebastian Ramstedt - Lead guitar

Anders Strokirk - Vocals

Tobias Cristiansson - Bass

Cover Artist: Jens Rydén

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BLAME MY YOUTH Offer A Nostalgic Journey Through Heartbreak On New Single 'THE BREAK'

Following the release of Top 30 Alternative Radio hit “Prizefighter”, Blame My Youth, the alt-rock band making major waves with their rebellious and emotionally charged anthems, return with brand new single, 'The Break' today in collaboration with Billboard Top 100 Producer of 2023, Joey Moi (Morgan Wallen, HARDY). The track is out now via Big Loud Rock.

Listen to ‘The Break’ HERE. Watch the official music video below. 

Blame My Youth frontman and songwriter Sean Van Vleet, whose musical journey has seen him grace stages such as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, takes both a nostalgic look back and a bold step forward with ‘The Break’. Delving deep into personal experiences, his latest self-penned opus takes the listener on a cathartic expedition down the footpaths of heartbreak and vulnerability. Elaborating on it’s creation, Van Vleet shares 

“Writing this one with Joey Moi was a real good reminder that my heart hadn’t turned to stone yet. I was happy at the time when we wrote it, but I got to go down memory lane and knock on a door I had all boarded up. Somebody had asked me recently if I’d ever been broken up with before, and I said ‘yep’ and that was that. A couple weeks later when Joey and I were writing, I continued answering the question in this song.”

Blame My Youth saw early success with their first single “Right Where You Belong” landing as the closing credits theme on the GRAMMY-nominated soundtrack of hit movie, ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’. Their debut EP, ‘Dance With My Demons’, provided a masterclass in Van Vleet’s knack for blending intricate emotional lyricism with huge, infectious hooks.

After a summer of touring across the UK and the US, the band is back to crafting the high-energy, infectious rock songs that have become their signature. Tracks like the recent “Fantastic” and “Prizefighter” demonstrate the unique blend of experience and energy that the band bring to the table. 

With “The Break”, Blame My Youth invites listeners on a poignant exploration of the bittersweet moments of love loss and the personal growth that follows. It's a song that resonates with anyone who's ever faced the turmoil of heartbreak, and still finds the strength to move forward. Combining seasoned experience with a vibrant, fresh energy, Blame My Youth are not just making music; they're perfectly encapsulating the raw moments and emotions that define the human condition against a backdrop of chart-conquering alt-rock anthems.

About Blame My Youth:

Lightning rarely strikes the same place twice, especially in the music industry. There are exceptions, though, and Sean Van Vleet is one of them. He formed Blame My Youth in 2020—a move that was solidified when the band’s first single “Right Where You Belong” was selected as the closing credits theme on the GRAMMY-nominated soundtrack of Bill & Ted Face the Music. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, follow-up single “Fantastic” picked up millions of streams and hit the Top 30 on the Active Rock radio charts. Now, current single “Prizefighter” is riding high on US Alternative radio. It’s an incredible start that demonstrates just how well Van Vleet’s songs connect with people. That all came after a prolonged period when, following the demise of his previous band Empires, Van Vleet was writing a lot for other artists (All Time Low, Oliver Tree, PVRIS)—as well as over 200 songs in TV shows, high profile ad campaigns and video games—but rarely for himself. That changed when he began working closely with Billboard Top 100 Producer of 2023 (and Big Loud Rock co-founder) Joey Moi. Whereas before their working relationship was divided strictly between songwriter (Van Vleet) and producer (Moi), in the studio one day the pair inadvertently began writing together and realized how much they loved the process. The result was “The Break”—the first of a number of songs Van Vleet and Moi have written together. Though infectious and upbeat, it’s also much more vulnerable and heart-torn than anything he’s ever made before, and signifies the start of what Van Vleet considers a brand new chapter for Blame My Youth. What’s more, it’s only going to get better and bigger from here. 

DIMMU BORGIR - NEW COVER ALBUM INSPIRATIO PROFANUS OUT NOW

Today DIMMU BORGIR release their new cover album Inspiratio Profanus. The album includes eight cover songs of some of Dimmu Borgir´s favorite tracks. 

Silenoz comments about the album Inspiratio Profanus: "We’re pleased to announce the Inspiratio Profanus release! We thought it was about time to finally compile the cover songs we’ve done over the years and give these renditions an updated mastering, all in one package, highlighting some of our many influences!"
 
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About DIMMU BORGIR:

As they conjure new, dark compositions, DIMMU BORGIR take a retrospective look back, celebrating the band's 30th Anniversary and the seminal artists that left a defining imprint on their sound.

Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, DIMMU BORGIRquickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. They became pioneers within their own field, forging groundbreaking albums such as Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997), Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999), & Death Cult Armageddon (2003), invading the entire world with headline tours and eventually turning into the most influential act of their genre after nine full-length studio releases.

After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian and the remixed version of Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia, DIMMU BORGIR herald their 30-year legacy by releasing, together for the first time, a collection of their cover songs. Inspiratio Profanusfeatures a cover of 'Black Metal' (VENOM), the genre-defining 'Perfect Strangers' (DEEP PURPLE), fan-favorite 'Burn In Hell' (TWISTED SISTER), and electrifying renditions from the legendary CELTIC FROST, as well as other immensely influential artists!

Tooth & Nail Drops The Rocky Valentines x Starflyer 59 Split EP

Today, December 8, Tooth & Nail Records is releasing a split EP between classic T&N band Starflyer 59 and new band The Rocky Valentines. The Rocky Valentines features frontman Charlie Martin, who is the son of Starflyer 59 singer Jason Martin. So it's all in the family and a legacy release. Listen to the music, which is also available on vinyl, here. 

On the EP, Starflyer 59 reimagine two of their songs with an orchestral arrangement with Frank Lenz. The Rocky Valentines contribute two of their own tracks, as well.

"Tooth & Nail is celebrating their 30th anniversary, which is cool," says Jason. "We started with the label so long ago that we, of course, wanted to be involved. Things have now gone full-circle with my son being old enough to front his own band, so a split release seemed like a fun idea."

Charlie concurs, stating, "I've been writing and recording music for a couple years now, mostly with my dad. But the idea of us both having songs on the same release just seemed so cool to me."

The EP artwork was also designed by Ryan Clark, who is also a member of the extended Tooth & Nail/Solid State family, having been in both Training for Utopia and Demon Hunter. 

Archetypes Collide Release "After Hours" EP Today + Share "Destiny (After Hours)" EP

Arizona upstarts ARCHETYPES COLLIDE — Kyle Pastor (vocals), Brandon Baker and Jared Knister (guitars), Ky Sanders (bass), and Tyler Flamm(drums) — have rather quickly established themselves as a band unafraid to blur the lines between safety and innovation in heavy music. Soaring vocals, melodies, and heavy grooves swirl with passion and precision. The band dropped its self-titled debut on earlier this year via Fearless Records. Get it here. 

Fresh off 2023 tours with Beartooth and Trivium, as well as We Came as Romans and Immure, the band is releasing the After Hours EP today, December 8. Get it here. 

"We have a ton of cross-genre influences that creep into our sound. But rarely do those styles get an opportunity to take over the song. After Hours is our playground to let those influences run free and pay homage to the genres that make up the deep rooted DNA of Archetypes Collide," the band explains.

The band has also shared the video for "Destiny (After Hours)." Watch it below

Stay tuned for even more from Archetypes Collide in 2024.

ABOUT ARCHETYPES COLLIDE:
ARCHETYPES COLLIDE demand repeated listening, mixing everything from Linkin Park and Bring Me The Horizon to The Chainsmokers, and Stranger Things-style retro synths, into a unique musical identity. A collection of singles and EPs drew a devoted fanbase and the attention of Oshie Bichar, bassist for Beartooth. Bichar enlisted his management, and the pair took Archetypes Collide under their wing. Soon after, SiriusXM's Octane got behind songs like "Your Misery," "Becoming What I Hate," and "Above It All." The band appeared on major festivals like Aftershock, Louder Than Life, and Welcome To Rockville, toured with genre giants The Amity Affliction, and crafted an ambitious self-titled debut album for Fearless Records. Archetypes Collide spent several weeks in the first part of 2022 making their inaugural full-length, with a super team surrounding them to execute their vision. Bichar produced alongside Nick Ingram (Dayseeker, Convictions, Hawthorne Heights) at Capital House Studio in Ohio. Additional production came from Jon Eberhard (Skillet, I Prevail, Until I Wake); The Plot In You frontman Landon Tewers lent a creative hand as well. The resulting album, mixed by Jeff Dunne (Ice Nine Kills, Wage War, Make Them Suffer), captures the vibrant spirit of the 2010s-era Warped Tour with a postmodern edge. It's a diverse but singular mission statement, brimming with authenticity and hope. ARCHETYPES COLLIDE aren't bound by preconceived notions or limitations. As single Kyle Pastor explains simply: "Why not take every shot, in every direction, under the umbrella of hard rock and metal?"

George Strait Celebrates 12 Days of Christmas Benefiting the Jenifer Strait Foundation

With a summer of sold-out shows and setting multiple concert attendance records behind him, the country music icon announces the George Strait 12 Days of Christmas, giving fans an opportunity to win front row tickets to one of his highly anticipated stadium shows, along with additional prizes. Every dollar donated supports the Jenifer Strait Foundation and their mission to serve the emotional, educational and medical needs of children.
 
To enter, fans just need to select the sweepstake they would like to enter and simply make a donation on that page to the Jenifer Strait Memorial Foundation. Each dollar donated is equal to 10 entries and fans can enter as many sweepstakes as they would like.

George Strait w/ Chris Stapleton & special guests Little Big Town 2024 Stadium Shows:
May 4, 2024                Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Lucas Oil Stadium
May 11, 2024              Jacksonville, Fla.  ||  EverBank Stadium
May 25, 2024              Ames, Iowa  ||  Jack Trice Stadium
June 1, 2024                Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Bank of America Stadium
June 8, 2024                East Rutherford, N.J.  ||  MetLife Stadium
June 29, 2024              Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  Rice Eccles Stadium
July 13, 2024              Detroit, Mich.  ||  Ford Field
July 20, 2024              Chicago, Ill.  ||  Soldier Field
Dec. 7, 2024                Las Vegas, Nev.  ||  Allegiant Stadium
 
About George Strait
George Strait is the unambiguous King of Country Music, having sold more than 105 million albums and counting while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations and becoming the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. With 33 different Platinum or multi-Platinum albums, he’s earned the third-most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only The Beatles and Elvis Presley, and with a total of 60, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist in history (including Elvis).
 
The Texas troubadour released 2019’s best-selling Country album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, on MCA Nashville. Produced by Strait and Chuck Ainlay, the album quickly became Strait’s record-extending 27th No. 1 BillboardCountry album, comprised of 12 original titles plus Strait’s version of the Johnny Paycheck classic “Old Violin,” Honky Tonk Time Machine marks an incredible 30th career studio album from the Country Music Hall of Fame member, who earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “The Weight of the Badge” from the project.
 
Since his record-breaking Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, Strait has performed for limited engagements, most notably at Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena for his long running “Strait to Vegas” series. In 2022, he headlined Austin City Limits while 2023 featured his 31st appearance at the iconic Houston Rodeo. Most recently, 2023 has seen Strait set concert attendance records at multiple venues as he teamed up with Chris Stapleton for a series of one-off stadium shows in just six markets with Little Big Town also appearing on each date, and he recently announced an extension into 2024 with nine additional stadiums.

Michael Ray Captures Relationship Nostalgia with "We Should Get A Drink Sometime"

As current single “Spirits and Demons” with Meghan Patrick climbs the charts at country radio, multi-Platinum hitmaker Michael Ray surprises fans just in time for the holidays with “We Should Get A Drink Sometime,” capturing that urge to reminisce with an old friend or flame that so often consumes us this time of year. Pre-save the song, which will arrive tomorrow, December 8, HERE.
 
“I typically end up cutting more songs than I need when I’m in the studio, and sadly that means there are a few that never get to see the light of day,” shares Ray. “But this song has always been special to me, and it felt like the right time to put it out there. This one is for those of you traveling home for the holidays and reconnecting with those people in your life that you’ve lost touch with, whether you reach out or run into someone you didn’t expect to see.”
 
Written by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Mike Busbee and Josh Kerr, “We Should Get A Drink Sometime” is a hard-hitting ballad. No stranger to showcasing vulnerability through his delivery, Ray’s voice shines brightly against sole piano accompaniment.

Following the premiere of the official music video for “Spirits and Demons” with CMT and Paramount’s Time Square billboard, Ray joins CMT Hot 20 for their Video of the Year episode, filmed on a U.S. Marine base in Okinawa, Japan. The episode premieres this Saturday, December 9 at 8am CT.
 
“Coming from a family full of first responders, veterans and service members, it meant so much to me to be able to connect with those men and women, especially at this time of year,” shares Ray. “I’m so glad I got the opportunity to say thank you in person and hopefully bring along a little holiday cheer.”
 
Looking ahead to 2024, the Florida native is back in the studio with CMA Album of the Year producer Michael Knox to expand on his latest project Dive Bars & Broken Hearts.
 
About Michael Ray
Forged on the small stages of Florida’s rural communities, Michael Ray has created an impressive foundation. Hits including the RIAA Platinum-certified “Think a Little Less,” the RIAA Platinum-certified “Whiskey And Rain,” the RIAA Gold-certified “Kiss You in the Morning” and the RIAA Gold-certified “One That Got Away” bring his tally to four No. 1 singles – not to mention the RIAA Gold-certified fan favorites “Get to You” and “Her World Or Mine”. Garnering over two billion global streams, more than 650,000 album equivalents and upwards of 150 million YouTube views, he is a true country star who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry 73 times. Looking to expand his sound, Ray sought out CMA Album of the Year Award-winning producer Michael Knox. The pair have taken his brand of country to a new level for Dive Bars & Broken Hearts, Ray’s six-song EP available now via Warner Music Nashville, featuring current single and haunting duet “Spirits and Demons” with Meghan Patrick, a two-time Canadian Country Music Association Female Artist of the Year. For more information, visit MichaelRayMusic.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @MichaelRayMusic and Facebook.com/MusicMichaelRay.

BATTLE BEAST ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Finnish masters of metal BATTLE BEAST have announced their first ever headlining tour of North America! The band has revealed plans for a spring trek across the continent with Dutch goth rock band BLACKBRIAR in support, which will kick off May 9th in Worcester, MA and will end June 2nd in New York, NY. 

Commenting on the impending tour, BATTLE BEAST says: 

"This is the tour we’ve all waited for so long to happen - Battle Beast unleashed with full force in North America! Looking forward to seeing all our friends down the road: let’s make this tour one for the books!" 

Local Ticket Presales: Thursday, Dec 7th @ 10AM Local Time
General Ticket Presales: Friday, Dec 8th @ 10AM Local Time
Tickets will be available at https://battlebeast.fi/tour

BATTLE BEAST released their ludicrously brilliant, latest album, Circus Of Doom, in early 2022, which was celebrated live on stage later in the year with a hugely successful worldwide tour. Last year was topped off by the outstanding news that their previous record No More Hollywood Endings (2019) had achieved gold status in their home country of Finland, and Bringer of Pain (2017) had achieved platinum status.

BATTLE BEAST North American Tour Dates:

May 9 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
May 10 - Ottawa, ON - The Brass Monkey
May 11 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
May 12 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
May 14 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
May 15 - Minneapolis, MN - The Varsity Theater
May 16 - Lawrence, KS - Grenada Theater
May 17 - Denver, CO - The Gothic Theatre
May 18 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
May 20 - Seattle, WA The Neptune Theater
May 21 - Vancouver, BC - The Rickshaw
May 22 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
May 24 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
May 25 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
May 26 - Phoenix, AZ - The Nile Theater
May 28 - Dallas, TX - Echo
May 30 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
May 31 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground
June 1 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Sound Stage
June 2 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza

Since their 2011 debut album Steel, Battle Beast have achieved over 250 million digital streams. Alongside the huge #1 successes of their last four albums in the album charts of their home country, Finland, their last album Circus Of Doom (2022) reached a remarkable #9 in German album charts.

Get Circus of Doom in the format of your choice, here: https://bfan.link/circusofdoom

More on Circus of Doom:
'Wings Of Light' official music video: https://youtu.be/JzILGd0NAfM
'Master of Illusion' official music video: https://youtu.be/6sLSyTEXfCI
'Eye of the Storm' official music video: https://youtu.be/C7Z-IP2onYQ
'Where Angels Fear to Fly' official music video: https://youtu.be/hn6v1FptxQc

BATTLE BEAST is:
Noora Louhimo | vocals
Eero Sipilä | bass
Joona Björkroth | guitars
Juuso Soinio | guitars
Janne Björkroth | keyboards
Pyry Vikki | drums