PARMALEE TO PERFORM “GONNA LOVE YOU” ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA ON JANUARY 9

Multi-platinum and Billion streaming band Parmalee will kick off 2024 with a performance of their new single “Gonna Love You” on ABC’s Good Morning America on Tuesday, January 9. 

“This has been such a great year for us, and we are thrilled to start 2024 with the television debut of ‘Gonna Love You,’” said lead singer Matt Thomas. “This song and the music video are so important to us and give a glimpse into some of the adversity we have encountered. But it's always been about the music and our fans, and we absolutely would not be here without their incredible support.” 

The powerful and autobiographical video for “Gonna Love You” recreates the night they were victims of an attempted robbery and shooting, which left their drummer and Thomas’ brother Scott with a 5% chance of living. Watch the video here.

“Gonna Love You,” follows their most recent #1 single, “Girl In Mine,” which landed the band on Billboard Magazine’s Top 10 Most Played Country Songs of 2023. With four # 1 radio singles and three consecutive in as many years, 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 before their January 9 Good Morning America performance.  Parmalee’s 2024 calendar includes the “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,” which is Billboard’s 8th Most Played Country Song of 2023. Those three #1’s and 15 other tracks are available on their new album For You 2. 

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STONED COLD COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY ON CREATION OF A 60TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE ALBUM TO THE ROLLING STONES AVAILABLE NOW

STONED COLD COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY 

ON CREATION OF A 60TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE ALBUM TO THE ROLLING STONES AVAILABLE NOW

DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATING THE ALBUM PRODUCED BY ROBERT DEATON FEATURES BROOKS & DUNN, BROTHERS OSBORNE, ERIC CHURCH,
STEVE EARLE, ELLE KING, MARCUS KING, LITTLE BIG TOWN,
ASHLEY MCBRYDE, MAREN MORRIS, ELVIE SHANE, KOE WETZEL,
THE WAR AND TREATY, LAINEY WILSON & ZAC BROWN BAND

In celebration of The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary, Country’s biggest stars came together for Stoned Cold Country, released earlier this year, and a documentary of the album's in-studio creation, available now via BMG. The documentary, available now to rent or purchase, takes fans behind-the-scenes and into the creation of this love letter to The Rolling Stones from Nashville. 


Filled to the brim with reimagined versions of the legendary Rock band’s catalogue, producer Robert Deaton and BMG enlisted superstars Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Steve Earle, Elle King, Marcus King, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Elvie Shane, Koe Wetzel, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson & Zac Brown Band, sitting down with each to dive into the Stones influence on their individual careers.

All of these artists share the same spirit as The Rolling Stones – rule breakers and trailblazers. Music is in these artists' make up, fame or no fame, each of them would be playing music even if they didn’t have a record deal. Stoned Cold Country also illustrates the recording process of each of these iconic songs with each artist.

The viewer will get a deep look inside the studio and how all the tracks and vocals were recorded in the same room. The Stones created their music together, and by doing so, you can feel the intimacy and connection when it’s done that way. Singers, musicians, engineers and producers are working fully together and feeding off their combined creative energy. 

Not only is Stoned Cold Country showcasing and celebrating The Rolling Stones but it is hands down a spotlight on the best country music has to offer as a genre. From the honky tonk stylings of Brooks and Dunn, to the genius musicianship of the Zac Brown Band and the eloquent harmonies from Little Big Town, country music can proudly state that it is second to none when it comes to artists of integrity and creativity.

Long fascinated by the The Rolling Stones – and specifically their Country roots – Deaton, long-standing executive producer of the CMA Awards, spent the past several years on a specific mission: namely to shine a light on the Stones’ influence not only on Country music at large, but more specifically on some of its most convention-busting contemporary artists.

Featuring 14 vibrant performances of classic Stones tracks, each recorded in some of the most-respected Nashville-area studios by an unmatched selection of the Country world’s most vital musicians, Stoned Cold Country is an absolute eruption of a tribute album that pays homage to Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the rest of the world’s most dangerous band’s most-celebrated tunes.

Rental/Purchase Links:
- Amazon Prime Video: HERE
- Google Play: HERE
- Kaleidescape: HERE
- Microsoft Store: HERE
- Vudu: HERE
- YouTube Rentals: HERE

DUSTIN LYNCH TOPS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS REACHING $40K DURING SOLD-OUT EIGHTH ANNUAL HOMETOWN BENEFIT SHOW

in the eighth year of hosting his annual DUSTIN LYNCH AND

FRIENDS BENEFIT CONCERT, Broken Bow Records star Dustin Lynch topped past years of fundraising efforts marking a high total last night (12/12) of $40K for three local organizations: Haven of Hope Counseling, South Jackson Performing Arts Center, and Special Olympics Tennessee.

Hosting the SOLD-OUT event at Tullahoma High School in Tullahoma, TN, Lynch performed chart-toppers inspired by his hometown like 3X PLATINUM “Small Town Boy” and PLATINUM “Ridin’ Roads” (off TULLAHOMA). Songwriters Randy Montana, Brent Anderson, and Lanie Gardner joined Lynch as his special guests, with Anderson and Lynch making the live performance debut of “Blue Lights” from his recent statement-making sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records). Likewise, Lynch played his new single “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” that’s Top 2 most-added at Country radio this week with 66 first-week stations nationwide. Co-produced by Zach Crowelland Ben Phillips, listen to the nostalgic dirt road rocker – written by Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander, Hunter Phelps, and Mentor Williams – here.

Up next, Lynch will appear alongside TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS anchor Lonnie Quinn to correspond live from New York City’s Times Square, as well as perform during “NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH” airing on December 31 (7:30-10:00PM ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:05AM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).

On deck to support Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR this winter, Lynch has announced the can’t-miss return of his ninth year at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa 2024 in Riviera Cancún, Mexico. Serving as host and performer of Dustin Lynch’s Toga Pool Party – “This is my Roman Empire” – on January 19, full details can be found at www.crashmyplaya.com. In addition, he’s co-headlining Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate is Better with Pepsi alongside Diplo on Super Bowl Sunday (2/11). Part food festival, part music festival, fans can register for free tickets at guysflavortowntailgate.com for Guy Fieri’s personally curated event in Las Vegas, NV.

Tickets are also on sale now for Lynch’s headline KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR beginning April 2, 2024, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Making major city appearances next spring in Charlotte, NC, Minneapolis, MN, and Boston, MA, among others, he’ll top off the 18-date run on May 11 at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove in Council Bluffs, IA. Supported by Skeez, find tickets and a full list of tour dates here.

Photo Credit: Jack Owens

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving nine #1s; four Top 5 albums; 10 GOLD, PLATINUM, and MULTI-PLATINUM certified singles; and tallying over 5.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2x PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured hit singles: #1 “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Launching the KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR in 2024, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with Country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, and is next on deck to support Blake Shelton’s BACK TO THE HONKY TONK TOUR. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

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Enterprise Earth Release New Single + Music Video "Casket of Rust" via MNRK Heavy

"It's hard to make a five-minute deathcore song interesting from start to finish, and Enterprise Earth nailed it on "The Reaper's Servant"... It's big. It's bold. It bangs." - Revolver

"Offering an initial glimpse of the devastation packaged onto the project, Enterprise Earth have shared an eviscerating first single in "King of Ruination" featuring Ben Duerr from Shadow of Intent. Coupled with a unnerving visual directed by Nick Chance, the future for Enterprise Earth couldn't look brighter." - Knotfest.com

"The djent is strong in the Washington deathcore stalwarts' latest, which is all ultra-low-tuned chug, pitch-shifter squeals and syncopated stop-start riffs that will flip your stomach - not to mention a solo so technical and unsettling it would make Fredrik Thordendal jealous." - Guitar World

"... "King of Ruination", a sprawling, technical, foreboding piece of dark magic. Bile-drenched one moment, beautifully crafted the next, it's an incredible place to kick off such a thoughtful and thrilling chapter." - idobi Radio

Photo Credit - Nick Chance

Enterprise Earth has released their latest offering "Casket of Rust" today, taken from their eagerly anticipated upcoming album 'Death: An Anthology' out on February 2 (via MNRK Heavy). When asked about the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Travis Worland commented:

“Lyrically, it touches on the death of yourself in a relationship. You’re killing off anything you had in order to appease another person and destroying pieces of yourself. You built this casket for so long that it has time to decay and rust before you bury yourself in it.”

Prior to today, the band unleashed "King of Ruination" with special guest Ben Duerr from Shadow of Intent and most recently, "The Reaper's Servant" featuring Darius Tehrani of Spite. Stream "Casket of Rust" here and watch the official music video below. Pre-save 'Death: An Anthology' here and check out the vinyl formats of the album down below in "Black Ice" and "Inferno" (exclusive to the band and available here). "Ghostly" and "Copper Nugget" formats are available through the MNRK Heavy Shop at the link here.

More than anything else, we share death in common. This universal eventuality unites us. In an evolutionary sense, it effectively ensures our equality. No matter who you are, you will die. Enterprise Earth explore death from a different perspective altogether. Rather than turn away from it, the U.S. quartet—Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production], Brandon Zackey [drums], Travis Worland [vocals], and Dakota Johnson [bass]—face it head-on with their fifth full-length offering, DEATH: AN ANTHOLOGY [MNRK HEAVY]. Against an apocalyptic soundtrack of battering ram double bass drums, gut-punching guitars, and disarmingly dynamic vocals, the group present their most immersive and inimitable vision yet.

“The album is tied together by the overarching concept of death,” Travis states. “It’s easy to think of death as a separation of consciousness from the body, but we’re delving into the death of self, individuality, and relationships—whether romantic or platonic. Dying takes many forms. I grew up extremely religious, so death has always been on my mind. In any religion, the afterlife is the umbrella for all of your beliefs. I tend to think of death from a more philosophical standpoint these days.”

The band have always incited mosh pits and thought in equal measure. Since emerging during 2014, Enterprise Earth have logged two back-to-back debuts in the Top 10 of the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart, while Loudwire cited Luciferous among the “50 Best Metal Albums of 2019.” Hysteria Mag heralded 2022’s The Chosen as “a veritable masterclass in experimentation and reinvention that shows a highly skilled band transcending its roots and making steps to become leaders of a field still being created,” while Metal Injection summed it up as “a strong statement.” Plus having toured with the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Dying Fetus, Chelsea Grin, Fit For An Autopsy, Fallujah, Within Destruction, and more.

With Gabe once again in the producer’s chair, the musicians holed up in a Lake Tahoe cabin for nine days where they penned the bulk of DEATH: AN ANTHOLOGY. It marked the first time this lineup wrote together (and in-person) as well as with Travis on vocal duties.

“We fed off one another’s energy,” recalls Gabe. “These songs felt cohesive because of that. We all had a hand in the composition.”

In the end, death may be inevitable, but you can rely on Enterprise Earth for a release in the meantime.

“We wanted to make an album that feels like who we are as a collective,” the band agreed. “On the one hand, we hope you have fun listening to it. On the other, just know, ‘Death is real and it comes for us all’. One day, we won’t be here anymore. While we’re alive, we want to enjoy it.”

Enterprise Earth Is:

Gabe Mangold [guitar, backing vocals, production]

Travis Worland [vocals] 

Brandon Zackey [drums]

Dakota Johnson [bass]

NECROWRETCH Erupt With The Fires of Hell on New Single

Necrowretch were forged from the blackened and most deathly pits of hell. These putrid French sorcerers recently announced their fifth and fieriest offering with "Numidian Knowledge", a double-edged blade of riffs and shrieks hot enough to peel flesh.

Today, Necrowretch are opening another fiery pit to hell with "Ksar Al-Kufar". The second single off Swords of Dajjal opens with a gloomy intro before dive-bombing straight into destructive blast beats. Catchy tremolo picking gets plucked out of the sky by the talons of an ancient dark omen. 

As there stood a tree
That grew from the bottom of Hell
Ksar Al-Kufar   

Watch the smoldering video for "Ksar Al-Kufar", which was filmed on location in Ethiopia and Morocco by Mounit Chraibi below.

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There's black metal. There's death metal. And then, there's NECROWRETCH.

The French band combine the best of both worlds into music made straight from the depths of hell. After setting a merciless pace with Satanic Slavery and The Ones From Hell, Necrowretch are back and ready to slice open a devilish new chapter of blistering blasts and piercing riffs with Swords of Dajjal.  

Photo by Léonor Ananké

Now entering their fifteenth year as a band, France’s Necrowretch are about to open the most ambitious chapter of their career with Swords Of Dajjal, their three-years-in-the-making fifth album.

Initially the sole work of multi-instrument and vision leader Vlad, the band was originally for better and for worse lumped in the ‘old school death metal revival’ of the early 10’s. Yet while their debut Putrid Death Sorcery did bear indeed all the usual suspects of said genre, it nevertheless already had that extra, raw-as-fuck and just plain vicious element that really set them apart from the rest of the pack. Conforming to the norm was never in question and instead of selling out or trying to slow things down, as true misfits as they are, the went the exact opposite direction, first with 2015’s With Serpents Scourge, only to be vigorously confirmed by its furious follow-up, and first for Season Of Mist, 2017’s Satanic Slavery. To the point where once the touring cycle was over for the latter, Vlad himself felt he had explored this direction as far as he could have and that changes were on the horizon.

“On Satanic Slavery we on purpose took things as far as we could as our goal was to deliver the most bestial album possible. But once we achieved that goal, I knew we had to take a slightly different if still as uncompromised direction.” Incidentally, that’s when Wenceslas Carrieu from Cadaveric FUMES entered the picture, first as a momentary live session on bass. But when second stringer Kev Desecrator vowed to amicably part way with the band to focus on DESTRÖYER 666, he switched to six-strings and proved to be the valuable songwriting partner Vlad had been looking for since the departure of the band original bass player Amphycion in 2015. “Heimmediately came up with lots of ideas and thanks to him, we now have a whole new dynamic: a bit like Sepultura had back in the days in between Max Cavalera and Andreas Kisser, with me focusing now on my vocals and playing rhythm guitars while Wenceslas takes care of all the solos, the starting riffs and the off-the-map bits.

With their fourth album, and first with Wencelas, The Ones From Hell was only one month old, Necrowretch was about to tour Europe with both Kampfar and Taake for three weeks. A tour bus was booked, the set was well-rehearsed, everything was ready and then... disaster struck. “Six days before we were due to play our first show, the whole thing was cancelled. Then COVID hit us and the world was basically shut down. We were numb for a couple of days but soon realized that the best way to bounce back was to move forward so we instantly started working on new songs.” The result is Swords Of Dajjal by far, their biggest, boldest and most ambitiousproduction ever.

“We spent no less than three years working on the songs, demoeing them and finetuning the details and rehearsing them as a three-piece and six weeks in the studio with Francis Caste (Hangman's Chair, REGARDE LES HOMMES TOMBER, Svart Crown etc.). Prior to that, we used to be a pure product of the underground, with albums done in just a couple of days whom were never 100% satisfied with in the end as we had to rush everything. We’re still very underground, mind you. But this time around, we knew we had to give it all, no matter what. So we started by changing our gear, our sound and our tuning. And once we entered the studio, we forinstance spent a whole day just testing different amps just to get the right sound and crunch we were looking for. I even took some singing lessons to gain more depth and power. In a way, it almost feels like a whole new band.”

The whole record was written on purpose mostly on acoustic twelve-string guitars (“the idea was that if it sounds good and catchy that way, it’d be even better with distortion”) and as a three-piece, “something we hadn’t done in a long time” with their new drummer Nicolas Ferrero, not exactly a newcomer as he’s been playing on and off live with them since 2018. The result is, according to Vlad, “our most black metal record, with splashes of death metal here and there. Whereas on the previous album all tempos were pushed to the extreme, there’s far more variety here to be found. Italso gave us free reins to reach a more mystical, Biblical if you will vibe” fed by his experience living in Turkey in the late 10’s. “We choose to focus on the Dajjal character, basically the antichrist in the Muslim religion. The Coran says that he’ll appear as a false prophet only to bring doom to this world, with an army of demons coming from the east.” Represented on the cover of the album with his double edged sword and bathed in the same kind of reddish and orangey mesmerizing lights one can experience when the sun sets on wind-beaten deserts, all eight songs on the album are prophecies, past and future, where Dajjal plays the leading role.

Now completed on bass by R. Cadaver (former Cadaveric Fumes vocalist) who officially joined once the recording was done after playing as a live session member for the last two years, and armed with their biggest, most complex and intense album of their career, Necrowretch are about to yield their sword of destruction and exterminate everything in sight.

Lineup
Vlad - Vocals, Guitars
W. Cadaver - Lead Guitars
R. Cadaver (Live) - Bass
N. Destroyer - Drums

Recording Studio       
Studio Sainte Marthe, Paris

Sound, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Francis Caste

Cover Art
Stefan Thanneur / Manifeste

Photography
Léonor Ananké

Biography
​​​​​Olivier Zoltar Badin

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Links:
Official Website: https://necrowretch.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Necrowretch
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/necrowretch
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/0cIx910hgtpgvicBJv3ybq
Bandcamp: https://necrowretch.bandcamp.com/

Booking Contact:
Roman: roman@district-19.com

Available Formats:
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ROGUE ROYAL Unleashes Powerful New Single and Music Video, "Now or Never"!

Renowned heavy alternative rock sensation ROGUE ROYAL is set to captivate audiences once again with their latest release, a high-energy single and accompanying music video titled "Now or Never." The band, known for their electrifying performances and genre-defying sound, has raised the bar yet again with this adrenaline-fueled anthem that pushes the boundaries of alternative rock.

“'Now Or Never' challenges authority and stares adversity in the face. Overcome your inner demons.” - ROGUE ROYAL

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Brett Havens at Essential Sessions Studio, "Now or Never" is a sonic tour de force that showcases ROGUE ROYAL's signature blend of gritty vocals, thunderous guitar riffs, and pulsating rhythms. The track exudes a raw intensity that is characteristic of the band's unique style, drawing inspiration from their diverse musical influences while delivering a fresh and innovative sound.

In tandem with the release of "Now or Never," Rogue Royals is unveiling a visually stunning music video that complements the song's powerful narrative. Produced by Adam Standon, the video takes viewers on a cinematic journey that perfectly mirrors the emotional and sonic intensity of the single. With striking visuals and a narrative that resonates with the theme of seizing the moment, the "Now or Never" music video is a must-watch for fans and newcomers alike.

Purchase / Stream "Now or Never"

Hailing from Minneapolis, ROGUE ROYAL is a hard hitting, high energy rock band that captivates audiences with their powerful sonics. Their music is known for its blend of soaring guitars, thick vocals, and thunderous rhythm section. Drawing inspiration from a variety of modern and classic acts like ALICE IN CHAINS, ALTER BRIDGE, the FOO FIGHTER, AEROSMITH, JIMI HENDRIX and southern rock heroes LYNYRD SKYNYRD, ROGUE ROYAL has roots that run deep. With their boundless energy and ambitious spirit, the band delivers unforgettable live performances that will leave you craving for more.

Stay tuned for their upcoming releases and catch them live as they command stages near you. Noteworthy accolades include supporting ADELITAS WAYand BUCKCHERRY, as well as performing at prestigious events like SXSW, Rockfest WI, and Northwoods Rock Rally.

DEATH ANGEL ANNOUNCES 8TH ANNUAL X-MAS SHOWS

Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL return to the stage for their 8th Annual X-Mas Show with special guest FORBIDDEN and openers FROLIC and TORNADIC at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA on December 21st and 22nd.  

Tickets for shows are SOLD OUT! However, those not able to attend in person, fear not. Both nights will be streamed live for fans around the world. Visit https://www.deathangel.us/ to get tickets and have your faces melted virtually.

Commenting on the X-Mas shows the band says:

“Tis The season! The eighth annual “Another Death Angel Christmas” shows are coming up! And what once was a Bay Area Thrash Metal tradition is now something we want to make A World Wide Thrash Metal tradition! We will be making both shows available to view via a live stream from The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.

December 21st, we will be joined by Forbidden and Frolic.

And..

December 22nd, we will be joined by Forbidden and Tornadic.

All three bands will part of the live stream events! And there will be a virtual merchandise booth with exclusive Death Angel merchandise available to purchase.

Also both shows will be available for continuous viewing through December 30th.

So! Get your live stream tickets for this Thrash Metal Holiday tradition NOW!

At www.deathangel.us"

The Annual X-Mas Show wraps one of the busiest years for DEATH ANGEL, which was highlighted by non-stop shows in support of their critically acclaimed album Humanicide, including tours of Asia, Europe and North America with the likes of KREATOR, SEPULTURA, SACRED REICH, TESTAMENT and EXODUS to name a few.

About DEATH ANGEL:

Formed in 1982 in San Francisco, CA, DEATH ANGEL were among the era’s groundbreaking thrash bands along with acts like TESTAMENT, EXODUS, POSSESSED, VIO-LENCE and FORBIDDEN. Considered as one of the most influential thrash bands to exist, DEATH ANGEL has released 9 full-length albums, including their most recent, Grammy Award nominated record Humanicide. The five-piece consisting of Rob Cavestany (guitar, vocals), Mark Osegueda (vocals), Ted Aguilar (guitar, vocals), Will Carroll (drums) and Damien Sisson (bass), is on the tail end of 5 year worldwide tour in support of Humanicide, which has included recent performances in Asia, Europe and North America. With no signs of slowing down, the band will continue their quest in the name of metal in 2024 with a spring South American tour before beginning work on their follow-up album.

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Floya Announce Debut Album "Yume" + Share "Drift" Video

FLOYA ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM YUME OUT MARCH 8 VIA ARISING EMPIRE

BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR "DRIFT"

FLOYA like to infuse hope into each track they release. Their latest single, "Drift," is no exception. The duo elevates listeners with powerful, airy synths, Marv's guitar riffs, and Phil's angelic voice.

Watch the video below.

"Drift" is filled with genre-bending moments and conveys a clear message: Do what you love; there's not enough time for anything else.

"I don't think I've ever written a song this honest before," says singer Phil. "I've grappled with ambivalent emotions toward my career, to be completely transparent. There were moments when I doubted whether I could continue doing what I love. I turned my back on music for a while and, as a result, lost a significant part of my identity. 'Drift' is about precisely that: Dealing with ambivalence, overcoming doubts, and enabling you to continue doing what you love."

Floya will release their debut album, Yume scheduled to drop on March 8. Pre-orders will launch this coming Friday!

Th album was recorded and produced by Chris Kempe (Embark Audio), and mastered by Robin Schmidt.

Yume will be available as CD, limited colored vinyl variants, together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop.

Caught between the stomping beats and airy synths of the EDM world and the overall feel of a modern rock band, FLOYA are a truly special duo. 

Hailing from Germany, Marv Wilder and Phil Bayer found common ground by talking about their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2, and Sting. With the vision in mind to fuse a fresh pop rock sound with the aesthetics of EDM and world music, the pair set out to showcase what's rarely found on todays music market. 

After the successful launch of "The Hymn," the song was featured in an official AFL game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs on Australian Television, marking quite the achievement for an act that’s been public for only a few months. 

FLOYA also received praise in the form of airplay by Kerrang! Radio (UK) and Radio Contact (BE).

PHOTO CREDIT: Aurélien Mariat

Broadcast: Dark Space -II (Teaser)

> Amidst the echoes, a haunting scream reverberates through the vast expanse.
> Picked up by the keen sonar of an orbiting satellite.
> Triumvirate reach out to the inhabitants of Earth.
     > Wroth
     > Yhs
     > Zharaal

That's right, earthlings: Darkspace are gearing up for their long-awaited return. It's been almost a decade since their last transmission. But next year, they'll emerge from the void with Dark Space -II.

This new recording loosely deviates from the course set by Darkspace on their previous four albums. New member Yhs leads Wroth and Zharaal to experiment with different sonic textures. But while the mysterious trio still venture into uncharted aural territories, Dark Space -II never leaves their familiar realm of psychedelic, atmospheric, spatial black metal.

Dark Space -II comes out February 16, 2024. But you can hear a snippet of the supermassive black hole that is "Dark -2.-2" today over on our YouTube channel. 

Listen to the teaser below.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DarkSpace-II
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/dark-2-2

Fractal electronic samples slice through layers of extraterrestrial drones, manifesting an immersive experience that defies the boundaries of the conventional black metal genre. Vocal transmissions, like whispers from the outer reaches, seamlessly intertwine in the chilling mix, adding a haunting dimension to this celestial configuration.

DARKSPACE beckons you. Come explore the vast unknown.

Season of Mist reissued all of Darkspace's catalogue on CD and vinyl this year. Listen from Dark Space -I to Dark Space III I and hear how their hypnotic and otherworldly sound has influenced the modern black metal of today.  

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/darkspace

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DARKSPACE was founded by Wroth, Zorgh and Zhaaral in 1999 in Berne (Switzerland).

In two decades, four albums and an EP were released: Dark Space -I to Dark Space III I. The band rarely appeared live.

In 2019 Zorgh quit while the band was awarded the Music Prize of the Canton of Berne for the creation of their soundscapes and their atmospheric performances.

In 2022 Yhs joined Wroth and Zhaaral to complete the three again.

Line-up
Wroth - Guitars, Vocals
Yhs - Guitars, Vocals
Zhaaral - Bass, Vocals

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DarkSpace-II
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/dark-2-2

Links:
Official Website: https://www.darkcyberspace.com/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/darkspace/329478213
Bandcamp: https://darkspace.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dark.space87/?fref=ts
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sww0FgGlUX3NCrrJleszz

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digisleeve
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black

19 RECORDINGS / BMG ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF AMERICAN IDOL TOP 10 FINALIST HAVEN MADISON

19 Recordings and BMG are thrilled to announce the signing of pop vocalist, performer and songwriter Haven Madison. 

“I had the privilege of working at companies where Faith Hill and Taylor Swift began their careers.  While Haven Madison is not a Country artist, she has the same spirit and clarity Faith and Taylor had about what their vision was for their careers, along with a razor sharpness about who they were and what they wanted to say to the world.  We can’t wait for everyone to hear Haven’s music and see her evolution over the last year,” says BMG Nashville President Jon Loba.

“I’ve been dreaming of this day since I was a kid, and I couldn’t be more excited to have 19 Recordings / BMG beside me as I continue to share my art and passion with the world," says Haven.

“Haven Madison is an artist with not only an immense amount of raw talent as a songwriter and a vocalist; but, she is also an artist with true artistic vision. Watching her grow from the young singer who auditioned for Idol into such a powerful artist ready for her big moment has been so exciting. I can’t wait for her fans to hear what she's been creating since the show,” says 19 Recordings’ Senior Vice President of Music Elissa Felman.

Competing on Season 21 of ABC’s American Idol last year and making it to the final Top 8, Haven proved her incomparable vocal and songwriting chops early on in the competition. Performing her own original songs like the wistful “Fifteen” and heartfelt “Still Need You” that she wrote about her brother’s fight against depression and suicide, Haven earned instant and ample praise from all the judges - Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie - and even guest judge Ed Sheeran throughout her run on the show. 

Growing up on the road, touring the country with her father, Jason Roy, the lead singer of the GRAMMY-nominated Christian band Building429, Haven has always had a passion for music, which was evident from the first time she performed in her church choir. Writing and recording in her spare time, Haven, as as high schooler, even wrote and sang on Building429’s song “Different.” 

Having released music independently since 2020, her already impressive discography as a talented up-and-coming singer-songwriter includes tracks “Already Gone” and “Therapy” as well as an EP titled All The Things I Didn’t Say.  

Managed by Third Wave Music Group, headed by veteran music manager Gabe Vasquez, Haven Madison will release her label debut tracks very soon. 

Photo Credit: Terry Wyatt for Getty

Photo ID (L-R): Joe Gillen (BMG), Katie Kerkhover (BMG), Jon Loba (BMG), Haven Madison,
Thomas Coesfeld (BMG), JoJamie Hahr (BMG), Elissa Felman (19 Recordings), Peter Strickland (BMG)

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BRAND OF SACRIFICE Sign To Nuclear Blast Records; Drop New Single & Music Video, "Purge"

Canadian deathcore wrecking crew, BRAND OF SACRIFICE, are ending 2023 with a gargantuan bang as they announce their signing to legendary record label, Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate this iconic new partnership, the band have released phenomenally heavy new single, "Purge". The glorious new serving of brutality comes accompanied by a stunning, cinematic music video, the caliber of which has become somewhat for a calling card for the band. Stream "Purge" HERE and watch the music video below.

Speaking on the brand new track, BRAND OF SACRIFICE frontman, Kyle Anderson shares

""Purge," powerfully delves into the complexities of addiction, weaving a narrative of struggle, but also resilience. It is an ode to personal transformation, showcasing the journey towards becoming one's best self amidst life's challenges."

BRAND OF SACRIFICE dropped their critically acclaimed EP, 'Between Death & Dreams', earlier this year. Spawning a string of huge singles - "Exodus", "Dynasty", "Between Death & Dreams" and "Blinded". Preceding the EP, was their 2021, chart-topping breakthrough album, 'Lifeblood' that appeared in multiple year-end 'Best of' lists and lead the charge for the ongoing deathcore revolution that's been sweeping through the underground over recent years, leading to a meteoric resurgence in the genre's popularity. For both releases, the band partnered with Blood Blast Distribution, sister company to Nuclear Blast Records, making today's signing news a natural progression in BRAND OF SACRIFICE epic quest to conquer the world of heavy music. Speaking on their new label deal, Anderson continues

"We’re very excited to be kicking off the new era of Nuclear Blast Records with ‘Purge’! Having worked with Blood Blast for most of our previous releases and campaigns, we’re looking forward to building upon that success within the same powerhouse umbrella"

With a colossal new partnership underway with Nuclear Blast Records, this next chapter of BRAND OF SACRIFICE promises to be even more relentlessly furious, ground-breaking and genre re-defining that what has come before. Keep it locked for more news from the Demon King and his cohorts in 2024.

Photo Credit: Jennifer McCord 

ABOUT BRAND OF SACRIFICE

Since 2018, Toronto-based deathcore quintet BRAND OF SACRIFICE have been making an undeniably indelible mark on the heavy music scene. Dubbed ‘The Branded Ones,’ the group’s fans joined and marched with them as they tore across the globe in support of their sophomore album "Lifeblood", which debuted on 8 separate Billboard charts and earned them a Juno nomination for Metal Album of the Year. Other highlights included slots on highly anticipated tours with artists like Spiritbox, Thy Art is Murder, We Came as Romans & more.

BRAND OF SACRIFICE pushed the envelope even further with their next release, EP 'Between Death and Dreams' in 2023. With production even more cinematic, exemplified by massive choral soundscapes, brutal breakdowns, and quite few surprises along the way, the EP was met with huge critical acclaim and showcased an exceptional evolution of their sound.

In December of 2023 BRAND OF SACRIFICE announced signing to world renowned label, Nuclear Blast Records. Having previously seen huge growth via their partnership with sister company, Blood Blast Distribution, signing with Nuclear Blast was the natural progression for the band. BRAND OF SACRIFICE ushered in their exciting new era with the release of single "PURGE", another giant leap in their continued sonic evolution.

Across their releases to date, BRAND OF SACRIFICE have hit 60 million streams and 13 million YouTube views.

The band draws its name from popular anime series Berserk by Kentaro Miura. 

Fans at any BRAND OF SACRIFICE show will be familiar with set-closer “Eclipse” and its ending chant of, “Welcome to the new age.” With 'Between Death and Dreams', it’s evident the band have ushered in yet another, even fresher era from which there is no turning back.

Find Brand Of Sacrifice Online

BrandOfSacrifice.com

FOLTERKAMMER Shares "What's in My Bag" from Purple Passion Sex Shop

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'Tis the season to slay for the hellidays! While tourists and families alike crowd the big box stores in NYC for their holiday shopping, operatic black metal rising stars FOLTERKAMMER had a different idea. During an XXX-mas shopping excursion in NYC, members Andromeda Anarchia, Zac Ezrin, and Brendan McGowan raided the iconic Purple Passion Sex Shop in New York City and are now showcasing their exciting finds with a spicy "What's in My Bag" feature. You can watch the NSFW video at THIS LOCATION.

ICYMI: Folterkammer recently announced their new union with Century Media Records and unveiled a BDSM inspired new single, "Das Peitschengedicht," which celebrates the female empowerment of whip-wielding Femdoms. The powerful track can be found along with a lyric video, which was created by Folterkammer drummer and video director Brendan McGowan, below.

The single is taken from the band's forthcoming album, which serves as a counterpart to their 2020 debut, 'Die Lederpredigt.' The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos. More information will be revealed soon - stay tuned!

"Das Peitschengedicht" is now available on all streaming services and can be heard HERE

Speaking on the empowering themes of the "Das Peitschengedicht" and forthcoming record, Andromeda Anarchia eloquently explains, "This song is our kinky ode to the whip as a torture instrument, and a celebratory hymn to the practices of BDSM, particularly, Femdom. The whip, a symbol of domination, pain and humiliation, is described here not only as playful and kinky, but as a poetic enactment of pain through the depiction of female ferocity on a submissive man, whose back the Domme uses like a canvas.

"It is about this sensual overdrive of stimulation and literally describes the lustful use of a whip as a kind of 'calligraphy brush' to write a poem. The dominatrix verbally humiliates her subject while blood runs down his spine; his blood is the ink with which she paints and signs her artwork of pain and ecstasy.

"The song bridges both musically and thematically the old album (regarding a vicious, violent, and abusive 'Bad Domme' goddess) and the new one (featuring a badass, erotic 'Good Domme'). This opens a new chapter with a change defined not only by the expanded instrumentation and new songwriting styles, but also by the way the described dominant female protagonist treats her subordinates and has refined her skills in humiliation games. It's no longer about being a vicious, exploitative deity, but about being a sensual, naughty, self-confident, kinky lady who knows exactly what she wants, who celebrates female power, who sometimes flirts and cleverly provokes with historical and mythological anecdotes, and even more with her charm and sass.

"This bridging of the debut album and the new album is also reflected in the aesthetics of the video. In the words of our drummer and music video director Brendan McGowan: 'The 'Das Peitschengedicht' video sets the dominating lyrics to footage from the 1922 classic 'Haxan' - whose famous images of devils and demons often overshadow the wicked women within it and their blasphemous behavior.'"

Lineup:

Andromeda Anarchia - Vocals

Zachary Ezrin - Guitars

Brendan McGowan - Drums

Darren Hanson - Guitars

Laurent David - Bass

Guest Harpsichord: Steve Blanco

Album Credits:

Producer: Zachary Ezrin

Recording: Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios in NJ

Additional Recording: Laurent David and Antoine Delecroix

Mixing: Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves, in NY

Mastering: Fred Kevorkian

Cover Art: Eliran Kantor

Album Layout: Brendan McGowan

Photography: Alex Krauss

Logo Design: Mister Kams

Photos: Alex Krauss

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Creeper Touring the U.S. In Spring 2024

CREEPER TO TOUR THE U.S. IN SPRING 2024

BAND TO SUPPORT BLACK VEIL BRIDES IN APRIL + MAY

 NEW ALBUM SANGUIVORE OUT NOW VIA SPINEFARM

CREEPER's larger-than-life and darker-than-death new album Sanguivore is out now via Spinefarm. Get it here. And finally, the band will crash American shores for a tour with Black Veil Brides, Dark Divine, and Ghostkid in Spring 2024.

The BLEEDERS TOUR 2024 kicks off on April 25 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, making stops across the U.S. in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Nashville, and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles at The Belasco on May 25. All dates are below. 

The general on-sale begins Friday, December 15 at 10am local time at this location.

CREEPER ON TOUR:
WITH BLACK VEIL BRIDES, DARK DIVINE, + GHOSTKID:
4/25 — San Francisco, CA — Fillmore
4/27 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World
4/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
4/29 — Denver, CO — Ogden Theater
4/30 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman
5/2 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore
5/3 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
5/4 — Green Bay, WI — Epic
5/5 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Theater
5/7 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
5/8 — Boston, MA — House of Blues Boston
5/9 — Richmond, VA — The National
5/10 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/13 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theater
5/15 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/16 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore
5/18 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
5/20 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
5/21 — Houston, TX — RISE
5/22 — Dallas, TX — The Factory
5/24 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
5/25 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco

LISTEN TO + WATCH CREEPER:
"Cry To Heaven"
"Teenage Sacrifice"
"Black Heaven"

Kublai Khan TX Announce Spring 2024 Headline Tour

KUBLAI KHAN TX have announced their Spring 2024 headline tour. The tour kicks off March 27 in Albuquerque and runs through April 21 in Philadelphia. All dates are below.

Sunami, Judiciary, and Momentum are also set to appear on the bill, which will lay waste to all venues it encounters.

"We haven't done a proper headline tour in four long years," the band says. "It's time to bring it back with some of the best bands we can bring with us. This is the first wave. See y'all soon."

Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 15 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

The band is currently in the studio with Randy Leboeuf.

KUBLAI KHAN TX ON TOUR:
WITH SUNAMI, JUDICIARY, + MOMENTUM:
3/27 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
3/28 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
3/29 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
3/30 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre
3/31 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
4/2 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
4/3 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/5 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Grand at The Complex
4/6 — Denver, CO — Summit
4/7 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
4/9 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
4/10 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave II
4/12 — Chicago, IL — Metro
4/13 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrew's Hall
4/14 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo Iron Works
4/16 — Toronto, ON — Opera House
4/17 — Montreal, QC — Club Soda
4/18 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
4/19 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
4/20 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
4/21 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer

Atoll Announce New Album 'Inhuman Implants' Out February 23 via Unique Leader Records

Extreme metal quintet Atoll has today announced their new upcoming album 'Inhuman Implants' set for release on February 23 (via Unique Leader Records). In celebration of the announcement, the band have unleashed their punishingly heavy lead single and the accompanying music video for "Berdella of Blood" taken from the forthcoming full-length. Speaking about the track, Atoll vocalist Wade Taylor commented:

"This visceral track is an auditory whirlwind, encapsulating the sheer brutality and raw intensity akin to the infamy of the Kansas City butcher, Robert Berdella. With ravaging blasts, face-smashing slams, and lacerating screams that echo the gruesome acts, "Berdella of Blood" is about the Kansas City Butcher Robert Berdella and his escapades of violence as he meticulously documented the torture of his victims for extended periods of time."

Fans also have the chance to get their hands on the band's 'Human Extract & Inhuman Implants: The Double Penetration' double vinyl offering in tandem with the upcoming album release. Pre-order 'Inhuman Implants' and vinyl here.

Watch HERE | Listen HERE

Emerging from the scorched desert wasteland in 2014, the Phoenix, Arizona-based death metal quintet, Atoll, has been aggressively serving up their unique style for nearly the last decade. Brilliantly blending groove-based slamming brutal death with more traditional death metal elements, grind, and at times even a sprinkle of ‘core, funk, and thrash. Their composition favors a "riff piling" approach rather than the more common and simplistic verse-chorus-verse arrangement, giving the music something of a progressive element with very few repeated riffs, and less predictable movements. Atoll has remained a staple in the metal fest scene, and you may have caught them live playing with the likes of Skinless, Gorgasm, Ingested, and Aborted. Their love of the tour bus life and an importance placed on always having the highest quality, high-energy performances have gained them a reputation for being a consistent, unrelenting live force.

April 2014 birthed this bulbous abomination that has grown into the mighty Atoll when they conspired to create percussive, not frills, chugging brutality. The band immediately shot up in the local AZ scene and very quickly began to expand their live performances throughout the southwest United States, building up momentum for their 2016 debut album, and straight up slammer, The Gathering Swarm. Produced by the late Griffin “The Father” Kolinski (Knights Of The Abyss) and Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me) the album was quickly picked up and released by Amputated Vein subsidiary, Ghastly Music. 

The initial success of their debut album caught the eye of Gorehouse Productions who went on to release the 2017 sophomore album, Fallout Frenzy. The vocals on this album show significant expanse in dynamic range, incorporating highs, mids, and some of the most nasty gutterals you’ll ever hear. Lyrically Fallout Frenzy expanded further on the origins of the band name, embracing themes of the atom bomb tests of Bikini Atoll in the 1950’s, and the subsequent radioactive fallout and mutations that occurred after the bombings. 

The critically acclaimed album, Zoopocalypse is released in 2019 through Gorehouse Productions. This album is in-your-face aggression from front to back. A departure from the more rudimentary slams of their earlier works, Zoo implements more technicality, more tremolo and scaling, mathier leads, and a generally more advanced death metal sound that would represent the direction of the band moving forward. The mix/master was completed by Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings (Analepsy, Organectomy), and features a guest vocal spot from Matti Way (Disgorge, Abominable Putridity, Pathology)

During the global limbo of lockdown Atoll was able to strike a deal with the legendary Unique Leader Records, and in 2022 put out the Prepuce EP. The mini-release serves as a taster of things to come as Atoll has completed the production of two upcoming full-length albums, scheduled to drop through Unique Leader in 2023 and 2024. This two-part release will be the most technically ambitious to date. Keep your eyes peeled on the tour front, and ears open because, like an atomic tsunami, Atoll is primed to decimate the masses.

VIPASSI Release New Single w/ Full-Band Playthrough

VIPASSI laid the groundwork for their  mind-bending instrumental passages back in 2017, when they debuted Śūnyatā. The Australian  quartet built on that solidly progressive foundation last month with the release of "Phainesthai", the first single and keystone of their new album Lightless. 

Today, the band are handing us another key. "Labyrinthine Hex" weaves a maze of intricate melodies and rhythmic complexities into a symphony of emotions.

The accompanying studio playthrough reveals not only the technical virtuosity of each member but also their telepathic chemistry. Watching the way they play off each other, it's no wonder that Vipassi can spin epic stories without uttering a word. 

Lightless comes out 26 January, 2024.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless

Watch the video for "Labyrinthine Hex" below.

In Buddhist tradition, VIPASSI is the twenty-second of the twenty-eight Buddhas. Etymologically, the name has its roots in clear vision – a being of extreme contemplation. The band of the same name is a world-spnning instrumental extreme metal band from the lands of Australia, France and the UK.

With members of acts such as Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava, Hadal Maw & Virvum, their work on the 2017 debut album ‘Sunyata’, which has a loose signification of Emptiness or Void, set the grounds for a technically impressive and fully instrumental exploration of sonic textures in what can best be described as – a divine experience reaching the depths of the human soul.

Originally made as a project between Daniel Presland (Drums) and Ben Boyle (Guitars) as far back as 2007 to explore new concepts and sounds not currently engaged by their projects at the time, the band has since then grown and expanded to an international connection of like-minded musicians and virtuosos with Arran McSporran (Fretless Bass) and Benjamin Baret (Guitars).

Further exploring their labyrinthine textures and layers of sounds, the band VIPASSI is back with their sophomore album ‘Lightless’. The album shifts from the realm of the void towards a clash of light and dark – and sees the band expanding into even more technical and experimental realms, pushing the limits of their own ideas and abilities to heights unimagined when the band began all those years ago.

Lineup
Daniel Presland - Drums
Ben Boyle - Guitars & Synths
Arran McSporran - Fretless Bass
Benjamin Baret - Guitar Solos

Recording
Bushido Studios, Melbourne, Australia with additional recording in Gandia, Spain & Bordeaux, France.

Production
Sound Engineer - Troy Mccosker
Mixing & Mastering Engineer - Mark Lewis

Cover Art
Xenoyr - https://www.xenoyr.com/

Bio
Sébastien Gamez

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/vipassi-lightless

Available formats:
CD Digipak
Digital Download
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Black & White Splatters

Links
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vipassi/1082297817
Bandcamp: https://vipassi.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vipassiband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipassiband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GWniL0LcVnR9Ptiaa5J1

Photo by Joe Ritson

Blackbird Presents & Legacy Recordings to Release 'Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live at the Hollywood Bowl' this Friday

BLACKBIRD PRESENTS AND LEGACY RECORDINGS
RELEASING LONG STORY SHORT: WILLIE NELSON 90
LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

DELUXE 2CD + BLU-RAY, DIGITAL & 2xLP
CONFIGURATIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 15

Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl
Digital Track Listing Announced

Willie Nelson 90 Digital Edition Showcases 13 Exclusive Bonus Tracks

CBS Presents "Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration," A Concert Special
Honoring the Music Icon's Legendary Career, Sunday, Dec. 17

Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl, produced by Blackbird Presents, in deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray, Digital and 2xLP configurations on Friday, Dec. 15.
 
The digital edition of Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl features 52 performances including 13 digital-only bonus tracks exclusive to this release. So far, four preview tracks have been released including Dave Matthews (who inducted Willie into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last month) doing "Funny How Time Slips Away," The Avett Brothers (who joined Willie earlier this fall for his yearly Outlaw Festival tour) performing "Pick Up The Tempo," Willie's son Lukas Nelson delivering a gorgeous version of "Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground" and a just-released, all-star chorus of dozens of guests joining Willie for a rendition of "On The Road Again" coupled with "Happy Birthday."
 
The deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray edition of Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl includes three-hours of video performances from the concert along with three video bonus performances, 39 audio tracks and a multi-page booklet. A 2xLP vinyl edition featuring select highlights from the event will also be available Friday, Dec. 15. Both configurations can be pre-ordered and singles can be previewed HERE.
 
2023 has proved a banner year for Willie, who recorded two new studio albums for Legacy: I Don't Know a Thing About Love (Willie's musical tribute to legendary American songwriter Harlan Howard, released in March) and Bluegrass (Willie performing 12 of his favorite self-penned classics with a bluegrass ensemble). Released Sept. 15, Willie's Bluegrass entered the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart (Sept. 30) at No. 1, marking his first appearance on the chart in its 21-year history. Willie's roots-inspired album has been nominated for the Grammy Award in the Best Bluegrass Album category.
 
In February, Willie took home two Grammys at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards including Best Country Album for A Beautiful Time. Over the course of his career, Willie Nelson has earned, among innumerable prestigious honors, 12 Grammy Awards including their Lifetime Achievement Award.
 
On Nov. 3, Willie Nelson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "This year's incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll," said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, who noted that the Induction Ceremony coincided "with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop." A broadcast edit of the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will air on ABC from 8-11pm ET on Jan. 1, 2024.
 
Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl is the definitive music release of the star-studded concerts celebrating Willie's 90th Birthday. The concerts were recorded live on April 29 & 30 at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and feature once-in-a-lifetime performances by Willie Nelson, Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Booker T. Jones, Buddy Cannon, Charley Crockett, Charlie Sexton, Chris Stapleton, Daniel Lanois, Dave Matthews, Dwight Yoakam, Edie Brickell, Emmylou Harris, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Jack Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Keith Richards, Kris Kristofferson, Leon Bridges, Lily Meola, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Micah Nelson (Particle Kid), Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Stephen Stills, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes, Waylon Payne and Ziggy Marley. 
 
CBS presents "Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration," a concert special honoring the legendary career of music icon Willie Nelson, Sunday, Dec. 17 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+).
 
The star-studded special, recorded live earlier this year across two nights before a sold-out crowd at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, celebrates Nelson's milestone 90th birthday and the 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winner's contributions to popular culture and music.

Brantley Gilbert Announces OFF THE RAILS TOUR 2024

Multi-Platinum Country Rocker Joined by Special Guests 
Dylan Marlowe, Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones
 
Tickets On Sale This Friday, December 15 at 10am Local Time at BrantleyGilbert.com
 
“Rolex® On A Redneck” Featuring Jason Aldean Reaches RIAA Gold

Following an explosive year with numerous sold-out shows across North America, multi-Platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert gears up for the Off The Rails Tour 2024, with special guests Dylan Marlowe, Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones. Pre-sales begin today at noon local time and general on sale will begin this Friday, December 15 at 10am local time, with the exception of April 11 in Clarksville, Tenn., with pre-sales begin January 16 at 10am CT and general on sale January 19 at 10am CT. To purchase tickets and for additional information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com.
 
“I can’t wait to hit the road and give BG Nation a taste of how we’ve been amping things up for the Off The Rails Tour,” shares Gilbert. “I’m a big fan of all the guys joining us, so I’m really looking forward to what they’ll bring to the whole show.”

Featured on his latest album So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition), via The Valory Music Co., Gilbert’s “Rolex® On A Redneck” with Jason Aldean marks his seventh RIAA Gold-certified hit among 7x Platinum-certified “Bottoms Up,” 2x Platinum “Kick It In The Sticks,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” “The Weekend,” “One Hell of an Amen,” and Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” featuring Lindsay Ell.

The Georgia native recently revisited fan-favorite tracks from So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition), releasing an acoustic version of “Bury Me Upside Down (Live In Studio),” “Tailgates of Heaven (Live In Studio)” and “Behind The Times (Live In Studio).”

Brantley Gilbert’s Off The Rails Tour 2024 

Feb. 9              Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino#           Mashantucket, CT
Feb. 10            Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino#                           Salamanca, NY
March 21         Canton Memorial Civic Center^+                              Canton, OH
March 22         Dow Event Center*^+                                                Saginaw, MI
March 23         La Crosse Center*^+                                                  La Crosse, WI
April 4             Arizona Bike Week**                                                 Scottsdale, AZ
April 11           F&M Bank Arena*^+                                                 Clarksville, TN
April 12           Huntington Center*^+                                                Toledo, OH
April 13           UPMC Events Center^+                                             Moon Township, PA
April 18           Erie Insurance Arena^+                                              Erie, PA
April 19           1st Summit Arena^+                                                   Johnstown, PA
April 20           Rock the Country**                                                    Ashland, KY
April 25           The Monument*^+                                                     Rapid City, SD
April 26           Scheels Arena*^+                                                       Fargo, ND
April 27           Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center*^+           Mankato, MN            
June 8              Rock the Country**                                                    Reddick, FL
June 22            Rock the Country**                                                    Mobile, AL
June 28            Buckeye Motorcycle & Music Rally**                      Columbus, OH
June 29            After Hours Concert Series at                                    Doswell, VA
                        Meadow Event Park#
July 20            Dam Jam Music Festival**                                        Goddard, KS
July 26            Rock the Country**                                                    Anderson, SC
 
* Dylan Marlowe
^ Struggle Jennings
+ Demun Jones
** Festival Date
# Support TBC

About Brantley Gilbert
With back-to-back Platinum albums and a grassroots following millions strong, Brantley Gilbert’s music has been shared, covered and adopted as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning by audiences around the world. The Georgia native who started as the defiant life-of-the-party can still go ‘til sunrise, but he’s also emerged as something far greater: the leader of a massive tribe of hard-working, fun-loving believers for whom electric guitar-shredding, rapping, and twang can go hand-in-hand-in-hand. They call themselves the BG Nation, and when the BG Nation watches Gilbert on a stage, they don’t just see a star. They see themselves. Seven No. 1 hits punctuate his career: RIAA 7x Platinum-certified “Bottoms Up,” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide,” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen,” Platinum-certified collaboration with Lindsay Ell “What Happens In A Small Town,” and two chart-toppers as a songwriter with CMA Song of the Year nominee “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kinda Party.” Gilbert’s landmark record Just As I Am clinched the 2014 American Music Award for Favorite Country Album. Earning praise from the New York Times, NPR, American Songwriter, and more, Gilbert has mined a rich vein of conflict between the party and the pew on all of his albums. Instead of toiling in limbo, unable to enjoy good times for fear of Judgment Day, Gilbert fully lives––rowdy friend, man of faith, devoted husband, smitten new father––just as he is. So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition) is available now via The Valory Music Co., featuring 15 tracks all cowritten by Gilbert and collaborations with Blake Shelton and Vince Gill, Jason Aldean, HARDY and Toby Keith, and Jelly Roll. Gilbert is gearing up for his Off The Rails Tour 2024 along with select dates on Rock the Country this spring and summer. For additional information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com  or follow him on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @BrantleyGilbert and Facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 2024 'Remain In Light' Summer Dates

Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 2024 'Remain In Light' Summer Tour Dates
 
Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 15th @ 10am local time
 
For more information and to purchase tickets visit remaininlight.net

Following the unprecedented success of their recent tours, Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads and acclaimed touring member Adrian Belew are thrilled to announce the 2024 'Remain In Light' Summer Tour. The tour will find Harrison and Belew performing songs from this monumental period of the band’s history alongside a powerhouse band, including former members of Turkuaz, Julie Slick on bass, and Yahuba Garcia-Torres on percussion. 
 
The 2024 'Remain In Light' Summer Tour promises a series of electrifying performances, kicking off on Friday, July 26th, at Bogart's in Cincinnati, OH. Noteworthy stops along the way include the House Of Blues in Cleveland, OH, on July 28th and the highly anticipated show at The Paramount in Huntington, NY, on July 30th. The tour then takes fans through key venues such as the State Theatre in Portland, ME, and the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH, before culminating at the Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NJ, on August 4th. Each tour stop promises to be a vibrant showcase of the unique energy and passion that Harrison and Belew bring to their live performances.

A VIP & Artist Presale will go live on Wednesday, December 13th at 10am local time using pre-sale code REMAININLIGHT. General on-sale will begin on Friday, December 15th at 10am local time. All performances will feature special guests, Cool Cool Cool. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit remaininlight.net.
 
In addition to the spectacular performances, fans have a unique opportunity to enhance their concert experience with the exclusive “Once In A Lifetime” Meet & Greet VIP Experience. This coveted package offers a range of premium features, including one of the best seats in the house with a premium reserved ticket in the first 10 rows or a general admission ticket where applicable.
 
Additional perks include:
 
• VIP early entry into the venue
• Exclusive pre-show meet & greet with Harrison & Belew
• Personal photograph with Harrison & Belew
• Intimate pre-show stories behind the music and Q&A with Harrison & Belew
• Exclusive, limited edition Remain In Light poster, autographed by Harrison & Belew
• Limited edition 'Remain In Light' tour tote bag
• Commemorative pre-show VIP laminate
• Merchandise shopping opportunity before doors open to public
• Very limited availability
 
Additionally, fans can ring in the New Year with Remain In Light at their New Year's Eve concert series, alongside special guests, X. The run of New Year's Eve shows will take place in Southern California, featuring performances in San Diego, Anaheim, San Francisco, and Napa. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit remaininlight.net.
 
Remain In Light – NYE Tour Dates*
Thu, December 28 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theater
Fri, December 29 – Anaheim, CA – City National Grove
Sat, December 30 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
Sun, December 31 – Napa, CA – JaM Cellars Ballroom
 
*with special guests, X
 
Remain In Light – Summer 2024 Tour
Fri, July 26 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
Sat, July 27 - TBA
Sun, July 28 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
Tue, July 30 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount
Thu, August 1 - Portland, ME - State Theatre
Fri, August 2 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall
Sat, August 3 - Rahway, NJ - Union County Performing Arts Center
Sun, August 4 - Tarrytown, NY - Tarrytown Music Hall
 

For more information on Remain In Light, please contact Jon Bleicher at Prospect PR [jon@prospectpr.com, 973.330.1711]

SABATON'S "HISTORY ROCKS" PROJECT DEEMED TREMENDOUS SUCCESS BY MUSEUMS AROUND THE WORLD

SABATON’s recently concluded “History Rocks” museum charity project, which revolved around the global premiere of the heavy metal band’s animated film, "The War To End All Wars - The Movie", was a resounding success according to participating museums.

Developed in partnership with Yarnhub Animation Studios, “The War To End All Wars – The Movie” weaves together the World War 1 stories behind SABATON's powerful songs on their most recent studio album, “The War To End All Wars”. 

The “History Rocks” charity initiative was developed to raise awareness on the importance of history and encourage more people to visit and support their local museums. The aim of the band donating their film for this project was to boost the visibility of museums around the world and introduce them to a new and previously untapped audience made up of Sabaton’s huge fanbase, which comprises millions of metalheads and history buffs.

140 museums big and small spanning 30 countries participated in screenings from November 4-19, 2023. The film captivated audiences worldwide, sparking a resurgence of interest in historical narratives through the lens of heavy metal. According to feedback, the maximum number of screenings held by a museum over the two-week period (November 4-19)  stood at 72, with some museums reporting up to 1,200 visitors in total who were visiting solely to watch the movie.

Following a successful collaboration with SABATON and the band’s “History Rocks” charity initiative, Nancy Bentley, curator and event coordinator, Hutchings Museum, Lehi (Utah, USA), enthusiastically shared: "This was one of the most exciting projects we’ve ever participated in. We were excited about it but couldn't have anticipated how it exceeded expectations! The energy simply buzzed at the museum in anticipation, during and after the screening."

Riding a similar wave of enthusiasm, Rob Phillimore, marketing manager, Bodmin Keep (Cornwall, UK), expressed the tangible impact of the project, stating: "Screening the Sabaton movie gave our visitor numbers a huge boost. We only have a small screening room, but each screening we held was sold out!"

Ian Flint, CEO, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome (Essex, UK), echoed the sentiment, emphasising the profound connection fostered by the project: "It was wonderful to see the metal and museum communities merge through our shared appreciation of history. By understanding it, by making it relative, we can learn from it. Sabaton has taken a huge step forward in making our history relative and real to millions of fans worldwide, and we’re hugely grateful to them for the History Rocks project."

Frontman, Joakim Brodén and  bassist, Pär Sundström at Royal Air Force Museum London, UK

Eager to play an active part of this experience, band members attended some hand-selected screenings across Europe to witness the premiere, engage with their fans and hold Q&A and signing sessions. 

Meanwhile, a handful of war veterans attended some of these screenings, adding a poignant layer to the emotional impact of the film.

Pär Sundström stated: "I am incredibly happy to see the overwhelming turnout for the screenings of “The War To End All Wars - The Movie”. It's heartening to witness the dedication of fans who traveled significant distances to attend these events. The response and the experience have been amazing, and we're grateful for the opportunity to share this historical journey with our fans."

He added: “This project honestly went better than we could have even imagined. The feedback we received both during and after the event was incredible, and the fact that we’ve actually made a difference to the museums with the “History Rocks” project means everything to us. Mission accomplished.”

The media coverage surrounding the "History Rocks" project has been nothing short of extraordinary, creating a buzz in various outlets worldwide. The story was picked up by the likes of Metal Hammer UK and Rolling Stone France to name a few, plus various other non-music-related publications and outlets such as Associated Press in the UK, Movieweb, and Yahoo News, among many others.

SABATON's dedication to making history accessible has also caught the attention of educational institutions, some of which have expressed keen interest in utilizing the movie as an educational tool. 

Highlighting the potential of "The War To End All Wars - The Movie" as an effective educational resource for people of all ages was Diane Stephen, manager, Heugh Battery Museum (Hartlepool, the UK), who said: “I think the film is an excellent resource and source of information. Apart from the value it has for adult audiences, we feel that students and pupils of teenage years would get a lot from screenings of this film and it would create a lot of discussion. It is an excellent way to show those studying WW1 at this level in the UK how the war was not simply a trench war in France where the British and Germans fought - which can be the line that is most closely delivered to those being introduced to the topic. We feel the film clearly shows it was a World War with many nations involved, which was fought on many fronts, including the sea and air.”

Meanwhile, Petar Stefanov, head of the guide department, National Museum of History (Sofia, Bulgaria), explained that during the museum’s organized screenings, many student groups led by teachers visited. “They watched the movie and asked us when the next project is so they can bring their students as a learning activity outside the school,” he said.

Emphasising the initiative’s overall success, 100% of museum respondents in a post-event survey stated that they would be open to future collaborations with SABATON on projects of a similar nature. 

As for the future of “The War To End All Wars - The Movie”, the band is exploring ways to present the film to a wider audience, with plans yet to be finalised.

ABOUT SABATON

In the more than two decades since their launch, Swedish metallers,SABATON, have achieved quadruple-platinum sales, headlined major festivals and sold-out arena concerts across the globe, and earned a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in rock. SABATON combines standout stage design and production with epic concept albums, linking real-life historical war events with classic kick-ass metal. To date, the band has released ten studio albums, amassed six Gold, two Platinum, and one four-times-Platinum awards, seen eight of its albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. The band has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for "Breakthrough Artist" in 2011 and "Best Live Band" in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. GRAMMY) as Best Heavy Metal band.SABATONhas also accumulated more than two billion streams across all streaming platforms.