MY DYING BRIDE | release new single and video 'The 2nd of Three Bells'

WHO WILL BE MY SUN WHEN THE DAY BREAKS?
WHO WILL BE MY SUN AS THE MORNING WAKES?

British death-doom legends, My Dying Bride, recently announced their 15th studio album, A Mortal Binding, which is set to be released on 19th April. Today, the Yorkshire based sextet have revealed the second single from the record. The solemn, mournful track titled 'The 2nd of Three Bells' comes accompanied by a richly gothic video directed by Daniel Gray.

My Dying Bride's Andrew Craighan commented,

"The 2nd of three Bells see the band in a more musical performance role juxtaposed with artistic metaphor of the struggles between the deathknell itself and the lust for life’s brief joys."

You can pre-order A Mortal Binding here: https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/a-mortal-binding
Listen to 'The 2nd of Three Bells': https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/the-2nd-of-three-bells
Watch the 'The 2nd of Three Bells' video below.

A Mortal Binding, the much-anticipated follow-up to The Ghost of Orion (2020) finds the Yorkshire-based quintet delighting in anxiety, loss, and toil to resplendent effect. From the raw distress of 'Her Dominion' and twisted horror of 'Thornwyck Hymn' to the funerary violins of the 11-minute monolith 'The Apocalyptist' and the classic-feeling 'The 2nd of Three Bells', A Mortal Binding is pinnacle My Dying Bride. If Songs of Darkness, Words of Light (2004) elevated the band to new heights and A Map of All Our Failures(2012) expanded upon the group’s mid-tens grandeur, then A Mortal Binding stages My Dying Bride’s next exultant phase of elegiac misery.

A Mortal Binding formats:

• CD jewelcase

• Vinyl 2LP gatefold - green

• Vinyl 2LP gatefold - red w/ black smoke

• Vinyl 2LP gatefold - clear w/ black smoke

My Dying Bride hired The Ghost of Orion studio wizard Mark Mynett to produce, mix, and master A Mortal Binding. The group holed up at Mynett’s Mynetaur Productions(Paradise Lost, Rotting Christ) in Manchester, UK, where they tracked the album consecutively from July to September 2023.

For over three decades, My Dying Bride from West Yorkshire have been the voice of the hopeless and broken, combining haunting sounds with crushing misery and melancholy. With their signature sound they've shaped the doom metal scene like barely any other act and integrated both soft violin melodies and violent death metal growls into their music, whilst always staying strictly loyal to themselves. And since the early Nineties, the band's masterminds and founding members Andrew Craighan and Aaron Stainthorpe forged beautiful grief into studio albums with songs of epic length. As My Dying Bride edge past their 33rd year, they’re aging gracefully, remaining as vital and heart-wrenching as ever. The flower withers once more on My Dying Bride’s upcoming new record A Mortal Binding, due out on 19th April 2024.

My Dying Bride are:
Aaron Stainthorpe | vocals
Andrew Craighan | guitars 
Lena Abé | bass
Shaun MacGowan | keyboards / violin
Neil Blanchett | guitars 
Dan Mullins | drums

DEVOLVER | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THIRD SINGLE, 'AT ANY COST' + NEW RECORD NON COMPOS MENTIS OUT THIS SPRING

Alberta metal band DEVOLVER blends groovy metalcore and melodic death metal, creating a unique sound that appeals to fans of modern metal genres while embracing their old-school influences, and wearing them on their sleeve. Fueled by a passion that can only be understood by seeing their unbridled live performance, they are ready to make waves across the metal scene.

Today, the band releases their third single entitled 'At Any Cost' off the band's upcoming album, Non Compos Mentis. For this record, the band wanted to present the highest quality sound by enlisting newfound friend and collaborator Mark Lewis. Recording of the album was tracked in the band's home studio and at Lewis' Nashville studio where he completed the remaining mixing and mastering.

DEVOLVER states, "The bulk of 'At Any Cost' has existed for almost 10 years but was buried in a hard drive until recently. When we decided which songs would be selected for this record, we showed our producer Mark Lewis this one and he was adamant that it had to be included. With a little work, it became a clear choice for a single. We've already been playing it live for a while so we've had a chance to see people's reactions, and we're very excited to spread it to the masses. Anybody who saw us last year might recognize it."

Vocalist Chris Brown adds about the lyrical content, "'At Any Cost' explores greed and the mortal costs of war. It's a reminder that people with power often send those without it to fight for land, wealth, or more power, with little regard for human life. This song asks the question: 'What is your life worth to the ones aiming the cannon?'."

Stream the new single 'At Any Cost' on all platforms now at: https://hypeddit.com/devolver/atanycost

Watch the music video for 'At Any Cost', below.

With influences that range from AT THE GATES and CHILDREN OF BODOM, to PANTERA and WHITECHAPEL, DEVOLVER has a unique identity that bridges the gap between the old-school melodic death metal that dominated the 90's and 00's, and the new school of tight, relentless metalcore we see thriving today. While it can be hard to pin down their sound, this blend of grooves and infectious hooks has garnered them a rapidly growing fanbase across a wide swath of the metal community. Their ability to shift fluidly among these styles, coupled with their signature brand of live entertainment, makes it easy to see why they're on a path to success.

Non Compos Mentis is tentatively scheduled for a Spring 2024 release. Stay tuned for more information.

DEVOLVER is:
Jaylen Elias | Bass
Jayde Penner | Guitar
Devin Babcock | Guitar
Bevin Booth | Drums,
Chris Brown | Vocals

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Imminence Share Title Track From New Album "The Black"

Hailing from the south coast of Sweden, the trailblazing alternative metalcore ensemble Imminence have boldly carved their niche in the heavy music realm in recent years. Defying all expectations, the quintet has meticulously crafted a sonic tapestry that transcends the boundaries of the genre. Their brave fusion of classical string arrangements interwoven with the raw power of ferocious Scandinavian metal creates a captivating auditory experience. In both sound and visuals, Imminence emerge as a beacon of innovation and excitement, establishing themselves not just as a band, but as pioneers charting new territories in the ever-evolving musical landscape.

Fronted by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström and bassist Christian Höijer, Imminence are set to unleash their musical prowess with their upcoming album The Black.

Brace yourselves and take a deep breath as Imminence prepare us for a great plunge into the depths of The Black, an audacious promise of an unparalleled musical odyssey that defies convention and invites you to embark on the rise of a new genre classic.

Up front to the album release in merely a month, Imminence announces the new single and title track "The Black,". Listen Below.

The album arrives on April 12. Pre-order it here.

Imminence opened a fresh chapter last year with five singles releasing since June 2023. The new tracks have quickly achieved millions of streams, worldwide attention and a rapid growth in social media following. These latest compositions stand as a testament to Imminence's evolution, marking some of their most innovative and progressive work to date. Venturing into a darker and more orchestral realm, the band continues to redefine the boundaries of the modern alternative scene. Imminence's exploration is more than just music; it's a daring descent into uncharted territories, solidifying their position as pioneers in the landscape of unique and highly innovative musical expressions.

Imminence recently embarked on their very first tour in North America and the response was nothing short of extraordinary. In a mere 48 hours, the entire tour was sold out and venues upgraded not just once but twice. This swift and overwhelming success solidified Imminence's status as one of the most sought-after acts in the international music scene. Over 2024, Imminence will make their return to the stage, bringing ”The Black Tour” over USA in April & May and Europe in October, including performances at anchor festivals such as Sonic Temple, Welcome To Rockville, Download Festival, Full Force, Greenfield, Sweden Rock Festival, Resurrection Fest, Sweden Rock Festival and many more.

Closing the chapter on Heaven In Hiding, the band unveiled an exclusive Deluxe Edition release. The band continued their ascent with attention-grabbing Live In Studio recordings, triggering viral sensations across social media platforms. Witnessing an impressive growth of over 100,000 followers and millions of streams in just a few months in 2023, Imminence's impact remains unstoppable.

Boasting four full-length studio albums, +250 million streams, a combined online following of +700,000, and nearing the 900,000 monthly Spotify listeners mark, Imminence is set to take the throne as the new force within the modern alternative music scene. 

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

Make Sure Share "Burning Heap" Video

Auburn, Alabama's Make Sure, the project of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Aubrey Jackson, recently announced the forthcoming release of the sophomore album June on April 12. Pre-order it here.

Today, they have shared the video for "Burning Heap."

Watch it Below. 

"'Burning Heap' is a song that was written with a lot of fire behind it. It's admitting, 'I'm still not okay, I have a lot to work on, and the kindest thing you can do right now is leave me alone."

Make Sure just confirmed an appearance at AudioFeed Festival this summer. The event takes place at Champaign County Fairgrounds in Urbana, Illinois from July 4-7.

On his second record for Tooth & Nail Records, singer/songwriter Joshua Jackson provides another helping of spiritual and conversational indie rock in his latest offering June. Following his label debut, 2021's Ninjutsu, Jackson returns with a more expansive sonic palette without sacrificing the emotional vulnerability and intimacy that has defined his work for more than a decade. Balancing an evening-drive-with-the-windows-down soundscape with yearning lyrics, these songs work from the understanding of hurt, but in spite of it, they speak "I can still get up and try." From end to end, June is filled with deeply empathetic songwriting and marks Jackson as an artist of great heart and talent.

Windwaker Drop "Enter the Wall" EP + Share "The Wall" Video

Australia's WINDWAKER — vocalist Liam Guinane, guitarist Jesse Crofts, bassist Indey Salvestro, drummer Chris Lalic, and synths/samples specialist Connor Robins — have dropped the new, four-song EP Enter the Wall today, February 15, via Fearless Records. Get it here. 

The band has shared the video for "The Wall." Watch it Below.

"The Wall" is a fusion of technical guitars with sporadic synths that makes this song so unsettling yet satisfying. The song is built around a southern hip-hop groove led with a mixture of gravely raps and manic screams, evolving around a backdrop of unrelenting metal passages. The track is as fun as it is fierce.
 
Lyrically, the song is a "reference to staring absently into a void," the band states. Windwaker continue. "It's the moment when reality crumbles away around you, leaving you with nothing but your own thoughts. Visually, it paints the picture of a person sitting in a dimly lit room at night as a black hole mercilessly sucks away the environment around them piece by piece. The main hook repeats twice in the same way a thought circulates in your mind. It always leads back to the same conclusion, setting off that thought again, and again, and again..."

Windwaker released their Fearless Records debut Love Language in 2022.

Stay tuned for even more new music from the band... because it's coming.

Half Me Share "Nothing To Lose But The Chains" Video

Reject conformity, embrace anomaly. 

Half Me released the video for their visceral new single "Nothing Left To Lose But The Chains" and continue their mission of modern synthesis of metalcore new and old.

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

"Half Me have unveiled a monstrous statement of intent" — 8/10 Metal Hammer

"SOMA is how you get attention. Soma is how you make people notice you" — GBHBL

"Extremely well-written, well-produced, and well-performed on every front" — The Soundboard Reviews
 
Stream, order their full-length SOMA now as CD, limited colored vinyl and exclusive merch options at the Arising Empire Shop.

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

MESSER Releases New Single "Throw it Away" in Dolby Atmos + Official Music Video ; Announce Tour Dates with Through Fire and Keith Wallen!

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MESSER, the dynamic rock band known for their evocative melodies and powerful anthems, has launched their latest single titled "Throw it Away." Available now on all major music platforms, this heartfelt track is set to be featured on the upcoming MESSER Deluxe Dolby Edition Album, slated for release on March 29, 2024, in Dolby Atmos along with bonus tracks.

In conjunction with the single's debut, MESSER has released the music video, also in Dolby Atmos, offering fans a visually compelling accompaniment that enhances the song's emotional resonance. The music video was filmed, edited and directed by Maddox Messer.

WATCH MESSER "Throw it Away" Official Video:

Bassist, Maddox Messer, shared insights into the inspiration behind the song:
"'Throw It Away' is about learning a lesson through loss. It’s a cautionary tale about watching somebody surrender or give in to fear and societal pressures, forfeiting their chance of happiness and success. The lyrics, "I can’t believe you threw it away," echo the sorrow and disbelief that comes from watching somebody give up to doubt and fear. Ultimately, the song teaches us the most vital lesson of all. - Never give in to fear and hold fast to your dreams. It’s never too late. Don’t Throw It Away."

In addition, MESSER will be touring alongside Through Fire and Keith Wallen this spring on the 'Spring Breakout Tour.' The tour kicks off on April 25th in Bloomington, IL at Castle Theatre.

MESSER'S ability to encapsulate raw emotion within their music has resonated with audiences, making their releases highly anticipated events. The band's commitment to authenticity and relatable storytelling continues to solidify their place within the rock music landscape.

MESSER Headline Dates:

3/15 Dallas/FtWorth,Tx - Fat Daddy’s Mansfield

4/19 Katy, Tx - Home Run Dugout with Hinder

MESSER on tour With Through Fire, Keith Wallen

SPRING BREAKOUT TOUR

4/25 Bloomington, IL - Castle Theatre

4/26 lowa City, A - Wildwoods

4/27 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater

4/28 Oconomowoc, WI - Rally Point

4/30 Joliet, IL - The Forge

5/01 Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's

5/02 Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse

5/03*Columbus, OH - The King of Clubs

5/04*Battle Creek, MI - The Music Factory

*No Keith Wallen

Messer is:

Dereak Messer, Lead Vocals

Bobby Tillotson, Guitar/Vocals

Kenn Youngar, Drums/Vocals

Maddox Messer, Bass/ Vocals

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Alt/Pop/Synthwave Artist, Arena, Releases New Single "What's Your Damage?"

Rochester, NY's Alt/Pop/Synthwave sensation, Arena, has just dropped a new single titled "What's Your Damage?" Now available across all major platforms, this track encapsulates a journey through introspection and realization.

Frontman Joey Arena shares insights into the song's inspiration, offering a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a breakup. "What's your damage?" he asks, delving into the complexities of understanding his former partner's behavior. In a moment of clarity, he recognizes that the issues at hand aren't solely his burden to bear, but rather stem from the unresolved damage within her. The desire to mend and make things right lingers, yet the cycle of turmoil persists.

"I think more than anything it was about reflecting on a breakup and realizing that it’s not you, it’s her. Like “what’s your damage” is asking her what her problem is? What damage was done to her that she treated you so badly? All you wanna do is fix it for her, make it right, etc and all she does is continue to create problems or have issues."

WATCH ARENA - “What’s Your Damage?” Official Video Below

After picking up his first guitar at the age of 10, Joey Arena knew there was no “Plan B,” music is his purpose. Making friends with the road at the age of 17 and living one night at a time, the stages grew bigger as did the fans along the way. Arena grew up in a city of arts, Rochester, NY. The home to household names such as Lou Gramm and Steve Gadd; a geographical foundation in which he’d build a music career.

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Chicago rocker LEON FREAR 'Wild Rice' album now out on vinyl. Watch the videos for 'A Murder of Crows' and 'She Fed Me Water'

"Frear has a way of telling stories that draw you in, bringing to the surface a multitude of common points, memories and feelings that resonate with the listener... Leon Frear lives to tell a resounding tale through gifted songwriting and clever story-telling" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Track of the Day. The way he tells the story makes it seem like he and the listener are commiserating together... great story" ~ Chasing Destino

"With a unmistakeable voice deserving of becoming a regular fixture in the mind-memory of music lovers everywhere... catchy and contemplative, showcasing clever lyrics channeled through his smooth and deep timbre... an invested labor of love" ~ Rock n Roll Biz
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"Frear has a voice which somewhat recalls Marty Willson-Piper of The Church fame and his side project Nocturum... This is something for fans of Nick Cave and related" ~ Side-Line Magazine

"The combination of evocative lyrics and a dynamic musical backdrop creates an immersive experience, inviting listeners to delve into the complexities of love, longing, and self-discovery" ~ Skylight Webzine

Dubbing his brand of post-alternative music “vocabulary rock”, Frear aims to shift the emphasis away from the man and towards the music and lyrics, while inviting the listener to commiserate together through this exploration of grief, depression and sadness.

"I try to put less emphasis on sticking to one type of music and more emphasis on crafting songs with strong lyrics. So I’m really just trying to write in a way that the music compliments the lyrical meaning. And I think that can make pinning down my musical style a little more difficult. Broadly speaking, I cut my teeth on the post-punk guitar records of the late 90’s and early aughts and I think those influences still come through in the way I write music," says Leon Frear.

"Musically, I grew up listening to a lot of punk and indie bands. And the biggest influences for me are people I can admire for the way they behave and the way they treat people. Vanessa from Pylon, punk icons like Roger Miller and Patti Smith. Or bands who have had honorable careers like Fugazi or REM. These are the artists who I strive the most to be like."

The 'Wild Rice' album is out now, available digitally from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Also pressed on double vinyl for maximum fidelity, this first run pressing is limited to 100 copies.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by Leon Frear
Recorded by Leon Frear in his Chicago home studio
Mastering by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Studios
Vocals and instruments performed by Leon, except
Faye Whitt - backup vocals on 'Murder of Crows'
Front cover collage by Faye Whitt
Ronald Grandpey - Director / animator for  'Secret Second Moon' video
Artist photos by Jeremy Glickstein

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Liverpool-London power pop artist JAMES CLARKE FIVE releases loaded 'Zoom and The Gadflies' album

"Sounds like XTC had they taken a more glam rock route... Man, this is pop perfection. And then some" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Wondrous, positive and generally upbeat... Pure, perfect power pop… no exaggeration" ~ The Spill Magazine

"With fantastic diversity, wrapped in a tight layer of suave musical mastery, James Clarke Five's brand of music melds the best of rock and Brit pop, imbued with spirits past and present" ~ Amplify Music Mag 

"Infectious energy... successfully marries retro vibes with a modern twist, offering listeners a refreshing take on the glam rock era" ~ Skylight Webzine 

"One outgoing manipulation of pleasure, the kind of track that has inhibitions wandering as you openly bounce down the street with it" ~ Ringmaster Review 

"Some kinda locked-in-his-bedroom genius... very listenable pop" ~ Dagger Zine

UK power pop artist James Clarke Five presents the album 'Zoom and The Gadflies', released via UK label Favourite Recordings, an 11-track collection of clever power pop with story-driven lyrics. Mixing classic baroque pop with strong melodies and distinctive chord changes, his melodic guitar-driven sound brings overtones of glam rock and psychedelia.

Now based in London, James Clarke Five is the solo project of James Hughes, who is perhaps best known as keyboardist and vocalist for Liverpool 80's new wave band The Cherry Boys. Contemporaries of Echo & The Bunnymen and The Teardrop Explodes, its members also played with The LA’s, Cast, The Icicle Works and Lightning Seeds.

With clear nods to XTC, Adam and the Ants and Joe Meek, this album was previewed by the singles 'Gadfly Groove' (on the personal transformation of a quiet introvert to an outgoing persona), '(Who's Been On The) Big Rock Candy' (about a couple who pursue increasingly daring deeds to a pounding, feedback-driven backdrop), and 'Ghost' (bittersweet reflections on childhood and the passing of time with a melodious, atmospheric, harpsichord-driven sound).

At the age of 12, James picked up a guitar, which he has scarcely put down since. Following The Cherry Boys, Hughes was a founder member of Exhibit B, who released the cult classic album 'Playing Dead' and several singles.  

Upon moving to London in the early 2000s, Hughes launched James Clarke Five with the barnstorming single 'Get Out Of Bed' and later found success with his song 'Sexbombe Uber Alles', the main theme of the film 'Last Shop Standing'. Their most recent albums 'Underneath The Lemon Tree' (2021) and 'ParlourSounds' (2018), released by iconic Canadian label The Beautiful Music, garnered rave reviews. His music has also appeared in the film 'Soundtrack to Sixteen' and has amassed over 1.25 million Spotify streams to date.

"This album was written and recorded over a period of two and-a-half years.  As it progressed song by song, I found that it was showing a common theme inspired by the music that excited me as a child: people like Adam and The Ants, and also the likes of T Rex and the 'production style' of the Glam Rock era," explains James Hughes.

"So it gathered pace in that direction, which for me was a very exciting, if initially subconscious, development.  But then all my music is in some way an homage to the music I love, with of course my personal quirks in the mix - for example the penultimate song Buddy and Joe which is my take to the music of Joe Meek, Telstar etc.  On the other hand, D'You Not Think is inspired by psychedelic-era fairgrounds and steam organs (albeit with a 'political' lyric) and for me this song personifies the great fun I had putting this album together."

Recorded in his home studio in London, James produced and mastered this album. He performed all instruments and vocals with the exception of Mack The Sax, who plays saxophone on 'Gadfly Groove' and Karen Bates, who provides backing vocals on 'It's Been So Long'.

As of March 15, 'Zoom and The Gadflies' album is available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple and Bandcamp.  

CREDITS
All songs written by James Clarke (AKA James Hughes), except 'It's Been So Long' by Donaldson / Adamson
Karen Bates - backing vocals on track 8
Mac The Sax - saxophone on track 3
All other instruments and vocals by James Clarke
Produced by James Clarke
Cover artwork by James Clarke


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THE ARSON CHOIR PARTNER WITH OUTBURN TO RELEASE THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THEIR EIGHTEEN VISIONS COVER OF 'TOWER OF SNAKES'

Southern Californian mathcore quintet THE ARSON CHOIR blends nostalgic and modern riffs to create their raw and organic sound. An intense live show filled with dissonant chords and creative melodies showcases a new style of fast and loud. Today, the band pays homage to EIGHTEEN VISIONS' who heavily influenced their sound. Head to Outburn.com to watch the performance video directed by Gene Ramirez for their cover of 'Tower Of Snakes'.

Check out the music video below.

Stream the 'Tower Of Snakes' cover on all platforms now at: https://lnk.to/towerofsnakes

The 'Tower Of Snakes' cover was recorded by Michael Eichstedts at Summit Studios while mixing and mastering were handled by Jeff Dunne (MAKE THEM SUFFER, ICE NINE KILLS, and KNOCKED LOOSE). The cover is a variation of the artwork created by Rai Ciego.

Catch THE ARSON CHOIR live on the following dates:
03/24/2024 Phoenix, AZ - Yucca Tap Room
09/13-15/2024 Portland, OR - Bridge City Fest

The Gentlemen of THE ARSON CHOIR are:
Phillip Penegar | Vocals
Marc Motley | Rhythm Guitar
Eric Carrizales | Lead Guitar
Eric Whitt | Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals

Order Invisible Monsters in the format your choice here:  
https://www.waragainstrecords.com/store

Photo By: Kitty Catalino

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VLTIMAS Streaming New Album

The members of VLTIMAS are all legends in their own right. David Vincent blessed the sick for Morbid Angel. Rune Eriksen made grand declarations of war as Mayhem's blasphemous axe man. No one is more vile than Flo Mounier, who's been drumming for Cryptopsy since their earliest exhumations of the underground. But on their second album together, VLTIMAS are mightier than ever.      

EPIC comes out this Friday, March 15. But you can listen to the whole album today on Season of Mist's YouTube channel in partnership with Decibel magazine. 

Listen to EPIC: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/vltimas-epic-premiere

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VLTIMAS have so much history under their bullet belts that some gatekeepers may have wondered if there were any new realms for them to conquer. After all, their first album was voted album of the year by BangerTV.

And yet - their new album boldy declares that these devils aren't content with merely living among the lords of chaos. Though written amongst the many comforts of Vincent's Texas ranch (long walks, plenty of booze) EPIC is dark, extreme and unrelenting. Everyone gets to flex their muscles. Rune rips off fiery riffs from all angles on blistering lead single "Miserere". Though it starts off as a slow burn, Flo blazes through "Scorcher" with blast beats that are so wickedly precise they belong in a museum. David's growl could still summon underground hordes to the alter of madness, but "Invictus" rolls out a new style of death metal vocals.

"I'll not be blinded and I'll never be for sale", he sings with a grizzled battle cry.

But EPIC amounts to a heck of a lot more than just the sum of VLTIMAS' devilish talents. It's a testament to everything these underground heroes have stood for the past 30 years: crushing speed, surgical precession, strength in one's own convictions.

Early Praise for EPIC

"VLTIMAS could hardly fail, given the pedigree of everyone involved, but this suggests that Vincent, Eriksen and Mounier are not leaving anything to chance. EPIC live up to its name and then some" - Blabbermouth (8/10)

"An album that is so varied that it could be heard a dozen times yet not be completely comprehended...it is sure to stand as one of the most original studio outings of the year" - Sonic Perspectives(8.9/10)

"A smooth and dynamic ride...you almost feel like you're listening to the soundtrack to a dark, theatrical play. It has that epic-ness to it, pun intended" - A&P Reacts

"Evil D has blessed us again with the fruits of one of his more recent ventures....a very solid sophomore effort for VLTIMAS" - Metal Injection (8/10)

"EPIC lives up to its title, treading the line between imperious grandeur and ridiculous pomposity" - Metal Hammer (4/5)

"A mix of black and death metal among other influences, EPIC represents a major victory for VLTIMAS' expanding team" - Metal Insider

"Any time you have a chorus with 'Die, Die, Die' - come on - that is classic" - Teeth of Divine

Extreme metal powerhouse VLTIMAS (pronounced 'uhl-tuh-mas') assault metaldom once more with their highly-anticipated sophomore album, EPIC, through Season of Mist. Featuring Norwegian guitarist Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen (ex-Mayhem, RUÏM), American vocalist David Vincent (ex-Morbid Angel), and Canadian drummer Flo Mounier (Cryptopsy), the multinational quintet, rounded out by Dutch bassist Ype TVS (ex-Dodecahedron) and Portuguese guitarist João Duarte (Corpus Christii), continue to venture down their path. Moored by strength and integrity, VLTIMAS fortified their signature with wicked invention, as applauded by Decibel Magazine, BangerTV, Louder, and many others, on their debut, Something Wicked Marches In (2019). Singles "Miserere," "Scorcher," and "Invictus" showcase a band of musicians at the top of their game, united in their pursuit of oneness.

"We wrote every bit of EPIC together at my ranch in Dime Box, Texas," offers Vincent. "The writing sessions were as organic as they could be. There were times when, at the end of the night, Rune would take his guitar and play something ridiculous. Flo would play something even more ridiculous on top of it. I'd say to the guys, 'I need to capture this.' So, the magic [of VLTIMAS] is being in the same room together, discussing, playing, and recording music and everything else we're doing together. We have unbelievable camaraderie."
 

While the members of VLTIMAS are not atavists, their preferred creative methods are time-tested and battle-hardened. Technology has its place, but the group thrive when they're together, not separated by the world. Eriksen, renowned as a riff innovator, is more effective when he's got a highly capable sideman like Vincent or Mounier, whose drumming in Cryptopsy and his celebrated instructional Extreme Metal Drumming 101 DVD has proven to be a no-limits player, by his side. Whether it's the moody, angular attack of "Miserere," the wicked groove of "Mephisto Manifesto," or the dark fury of "Nature's Fangs," the chemistry and enterprise of VLTIMAS is undeniable.

"The main goal [of VLTIMAS] is to be real," Eriksen reveals. "To channel the very moment, to let true inspiration out. I don't believe I ever set myself a goal on what an album should or needs to sound like before I or we write it because that means I have to compromise during the process. For EPIC, we focused on more direct songs, trimming the fat, as opposed to Something Wicked Marches In, which had a progressive and 'playful' flair."

VLTIMAS was a profane concept—a constellation of riffs against a modest frame—when formed by Eriksen in 2015. After departing Mayhem in 2008 and putting his gothic doom outfit Ava Inferi to rest in 2013, the Norwegian's fingers still itched with infernal fury. VLTIMAS was his vent, and when Mounier and Vincent joined, he finally had the cadre of professionals to make it a reality. Together, they devised complementary schemes and themes rooted in rightness. In a world gone mad, VLTIMAS had a vision. On Something Wicked Marches In, they commanded attention with metaphors about the apocalypse, the ancient goddess Lilith, and truth. Lyrically, EPICspears into the very nucleus of strength through Vincent's brio of double entendre and clever wordsmithing. The songs are designed to be heard, read, and interpreted—there are no shortcuts.

"Everything we're doing and messaging is about strength and honor," says Vincent. "These are the fundamentals that I incorporate into my life, which I believe in. I want to share with others, hoping they'll incorporate strength and honor into their lives. I wouldn't say I like spelling lyrics out. I use a lot of double meanings on purpose because I want to inspire the listener to think. I'm not a short attention span guy, and I don't appreciate it. EPIC is holistic and meant to be experienced that way."

EPIC was recorded by producer Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Grave Miasma) with engineer Jonathan Mazzeo (First Fragment, Sickening) at Arda Recorders in Porto, Portugal. VLTIMAS tracked the album throughout May 2023. Arellano also handled the mix and master. Like everything the band does, the main goal was to be honest. The maxim of no sample replacement or re-amping—EPICwas captured on outboard gear—was adhered to and enjoyed by the team. The result is a sonic expression that sounds like nothing else. From the crushing title track to the epic musicality of closer "Spoils of War," EPIC is an absolute beast.

"Stress, long walks, too much alcohol, yet very focused once in the recording mode," Eriksen says of the sessions. "We booked a month, but somehow, that flew by instantly. We worked up until the very end. I even added a few solos at my local Soundscape Studio in Almada, Portugal. Art unfolds, and once you think you are done, there's always another idea popping up."

VLTIMAS brought Italian artist Daniele Valeriani (Mayhem, Unanimated) to visualize EPIC. The aesthetic, as illuminated by music and message, was iconic boldness. The three-eagle head crest with three different crowns, accompanied by transfigured symbols of the Passion and the "impossible triangle," projects effortlessly. In EPIC, the group will dominate. There's no escape from "Miserere," "Mephisto Manifesto," "Scorcher," and "Invictus." Together, they thrust, by resolve and inventiveness, VLTIMAS into the uppermost echelons of extreme metal.

"[EPIC is] old meets contemporary, a symbiosis of all the great things we love about extreme metal," offers Eriksen. "All combined into one album."

"I want to be as emotional and honest [with VLTIMAS]," Vincent adds. "I want to tell stories; I want to have the themes that appeal to me; I want to have some messaging that someone can take away, in this case, strength. EPIC is strength."

Lineup
David Vincent - Vocals
Rune Blasphemer Eriksen - Guitars
Flo Mounier - Drums
Ype TVS - Bass
João Duarte - Guitars

Recording studio
ARDA Recorders

Producer
Jamie Gomez Arellano

Sound engineer
Jonathan Mazzeo

Mixing and mastering engineer
Jaime Gomez Arellano

Mixing and mastering studio 
Arda Recorders, Orgone Studio

Cover art
Daniele Valeriani

Additional artwork and layout
Adrien Bousson

Biography
Chris Dick

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

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

Links:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vltimas/1445457453
Bandcamp: https://vltimas.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vltimas/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vltimas/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kz64zyv2xtkdhboztpdwa
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vltimas?lang=en

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Skull Gold
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Dracula
12" Picture Vinyl

KORPIKLAANI - Release New Single/Video 'Oraakkelit'

Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI are happy to unveil their newest single and music video  'Oraakkelit'. It's the third single from their upcoming new studio album, Rankarumpu, which is due to be released on April 5th, 2024. 

KORPIKLAANI's twelfth studio album is once again full of tasty folk metal and its different flavors, but it also offers new spices. One of the most wonderful features of Rankarumpu is related to the folk instruments. Although KORPIKLAANI has done one or maybe even a couple of unforgettable things in the realm of folk metal, this time new permanent member Olli Vänskä's violin and Sami Perttula's accordion may surprise even die-hard fans.

'Oraakkelit' shows a darker, more serious side of KORPIKLAANI and is a nice contrast to the happier, more upbeat previous singles, 'Saunaan' and 'Aita'. The mood of the song has been perfectly captured by a mystical and visually stunning video directed by Vesa Ranta.

Singer Jonne commented:
"I had never actually written a shuffle based song before and I wanted to try to write such a riff and see how it would work in metal music. Normally it is used a lot in old blues and rock’n’roll music. I was suprised how cool it went and then I thought: what if all the gods all over the world would have a big rock’n'roll dancing party together underground. The idea made me laugh, so I decided to use it!"

Drummer Samuli added:
”When I heard the first demo I was really excited. This is something very different! I felt there could be a cool shuffle feeling to the rhythm and I started to explored it. There is a great atmosphere in the song. First it lurks enigmatically but then it starts to rock! Drumwise you can use lots of dynamics. It will be a fun live song!”

LISTEN TO 'ORAAKKELIT':
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/oraakkelit

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM RANKARUMPU:
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/rankarumpu

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'ORAAKKELIT' Below.

KORPIKLAANI have massive touring plans for 2024, following an extensive UK tour with Alestorm and Heidevolk in February and March,  a North Amercan tour with Visions Of Atlantis & Illumishade (feat. members of Eluveitie) will happen in April and May, and after that several big European Summer festivals await, as well as a European tour towards the end of the year. Scroll down for all confirmed dates.

RANKARUMPU NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024
w/ Visions Of Atlantis & Illumishade

08.04.    US    Reading  -   Reverb
09.04.    US    New York City  -  Gramercy Theatre
10.04.    US    Boston  -  Brighton Music Hall
11.04.    CA    Montreal  -  La Tulipe
12.04.    CA    Ottawa  -  Brass Monkey
13.04.    CA    Toronto  -  Phoenix Concert Theatre 
14.04.    US    Pontiac  -  The Crofoot
15.04.    US    Milwaukee   - Turner Hall
17.04.    US    Minneapolis  -  Vivarium
18.04.    CA    Winnipeg  -  Park Theatre
19.04.    CA    Regina  -  The Exchange
20.04.    CA    Edmonton  -  Starlite Room
21.04.    CA    Calgary  -  Dickens 
23.04.    CA    Vancouver  -  Rickshaw Theatre
24.04.    US    Seattle  -  El Corazon
25.04.    US    Portland  -  BossaNova Ballroom
26.04.    US    San Francisco  -  DNA Lounge
27.04.    US    Los Angeles  -  1720
28.04.    US    San Diego  -  Brick By Brick
29.04.    US    Phoenix   - The Nile
01.05.    US    Denver  -  Gothic Theatre
02.05.    US    Lincoln  -  The Bourbon Theater
03.05.    US    Joliet  -  The Forge
04.05.    US    Pittsburgh  -  Mr Smalls Theatre
05.05.    US    Baltimore  -  Baltimore Soundstage

TICKETS: https://linktr.ee/rankarumpu_america_2024


CONFIRMED FESTIVALS 2024

29.03.             BE    Mons - Trolls & Legends Festival
08.05              FR Festival Echos et Merveilles - Bruguières
16.06              DE Merseburger Schlossfestspiele - Merseburg
21.06.             CH   Grenchen - Summerside Festival
27.-30.06.       FR    Clisson  -  Hellfest
05.07.             FI     Tampere - Tuhdimmat Tahdit
12.07.             FR    Laundresse  -  La Guerre Du Son
06.09              FR Mennecy Metal Fest – Mennecy
09.-11.08.       FR    Cercoux  -  Festival 666
09.-11.08.       UK    Walton on Trent   -  Bloodstock Open Air
09.-11.08.       BE    Kortrijk  -  Alcatraz Festival
14.-17.08.       DE    Dinkelsbühl  -  Summer Breeze
15.-17.08.       CZ    Zámek Moravský Krumlov  -  Rock Castle
24.08.             PT    Pindelo dos Milagres  -  Milagre Metaleiro Open Air

KORPIKLAANI ONLINE:
https://linktr.ee/korpiklaani

ABBATH DOOM OCCULTA to Perform Classic Set on 'Return to the Raven Realms' Summer EU Tour

You've been asking for it, and now the time has come! ABBATH DOOM OCCULTA and his band will revisit the past and pay tribute to his legacy by performing a carefully selected set of old fan favorites and iconic metal anthems he co-wrote and recorded in the period 1992 - 2009 during the upcoming "Return to the Raven Realms" tour that will be coming to the EU and UK this summer!

Abbath comments, "I can’t wait to get back on stage this summer to perform some old favorites that I haven’t played for a long, long time. Mark my words – It’s going to be loud and epic!"

ABBATH DOOM OCCULTA is widely regarded as a prominent and iconic figure within black and extreme metal. For nearly three decades he helmed one of the most influential metal bands ever to emerge from Norway - IMMORTAL. With his characteristic voice, signature guitar riffs and undisputed talent as a stage performer, the charismatic singer helped spearhead the Norwegian trio from local clubs to the biggest festival stages in the world.

From the early beginnings with albums such as 'Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism' and 'Battles in the North,' to chart toppers 'At the Heart of Winter' and 'Sons of Northern Darkness,' Abbath has through his work with the group left a major imprint on the worldwide phenomenon that is Norwegian Extreme Metal.

‘Return to the Raven Realms Tour’ will be framed by the most spectacular stage show that Abbath ever has undertaken in his nearly 40-year long career.

Live Lineup: Abbath – Guitar & Vocals

Ole Andre Farstad – Guitar

Andreas Salbu – Bass

Ukri Suvilehto - Drums

Smartpunk Labelmates Virginity and The Dreaded Laramie Announce Co-Headlining Spring Tour Dates

ALT-ROCKERS VIRGINITY AND FEMMECORE BAND THE DREADED LARAMIE ANNOUNCE SPRING 2024 TOUR DATES

The tour, which the bands jokingly call "The Dreaded Virginity Tour," spans Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. The shows are an exciting run of dates following their appearances at Smartpunk Records' showcase at SXSW, which is being held in March. 

Their setlists will feature new songs and old fan favorites as both bands anticipate a big year ahead.

"We're so excited to get out on the road with The Dreaded Laramie. We've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with them several times and it's always a blast. I feel like every band has a band or two they really get along with and connect with and TDL is definitely one of those bands for us. We're buds. They are also just one of the best live bands to see right now. They're so energetic and good at setting an atmosphere of fun. Virginity doesn't get the opportunity to tour that often, so to be able to do it with folks we really like is great. We have a new record coming out this summer and we’re really looking forward to road-testing some of these new tunes and going to quite a few cities we’ve never been to." —Casey Crawford, Vocalist of Virginity

Guitarist Chris Pfister followed up with "I'll be there — just tell me what song is next."

"This is a total dream tour. We were actually big fans of Virginity before we met them. I've been keeping up with the band since I heard their incredible album POPMORTEM a few years ago. Last year it was really exciting (and I was kind of starstruck) when we were planning a tour in Florida and they agreed to play the Orlando date with us. We totally hit it off at that show--on top of being an amazing band, they're wonderful people--and it's unbelievably cool that we now get to call Virginity friends, labelmates, and tourmates!" — MC, Vocalist of The Dreaded Laramie

4/19 - Atlanta, GA @ Ideal Sports Bar w/ New Junk City + Big Computer

4/20 - Greenville, SC @ Swanson’s Warehouse w/ Sawyer Norman + Sitris

4/21 - Savannah, GA @ The Sentient Bean w/ Off Work + Crimson Fever

4/22 - Charleston, SC @ Tin Roof w/ Newgrounds Death Rugby + Never Any Ordinary

4/23 - Daytona, FL @ Tir Na Nog w/ Porch Coffin + Orange Blossom Trail 

4/24 - Tampa, FL @ Hooch And Hive w/ Post Sex High + NowInColor*

4/26 - Gainesville, FL @ Loosey’s w/ Mikey Erg! + Off Day + Trust Fall

4/27 - Orlando, FL @ Will's Pub + Lil Indies - Fanarchy Fest w/ Mikey Erg! + Tightwire + Rational Anthem + Vicious Dreams + more!

4/29 - Nashville, TN @ The East Room w/ Arbor & 76th Street*

* = No Virginity

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (Remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they're a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' Mutiny and Gameface's Good, they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds — putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.

"Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake's Anthem, Nominee's Lowlife, RIVALS' Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest.

Fixation Arc (Members of KsE, Drowningman, Cancer Conspiracy, etc.) Share "The Void Stares Back"

In the labyrinth of underground metal, where genres intertwine and creativity knows no bounds, emerges Fixation Arc.

The four-piece is an enigmatic progressive thrash metal supergroup.

Formed as a pandemic project between guitarist Daryl Rabidoux (The Cancer Conspiracy, Drowningman) and drummer Justin Foley (Killswitch Engage, Lybica), the two quickly discovered fertile ground in complex riffs and patterns that grew into their first two songs.

Adding Philip Jamieson (Caspian) on bass and Jonathon Newby (Brazil/JC Autobody) on vocals, Fixation Arc bring together four talents from disparate corners of the musical universe to transcend mere headbanging and breakdowns, and create a cerebral and cathartic experience.

Meticulously crafted and expertly executed, their debut single "The Void Stares Back" delivers four minutes of relentless speed and intricate time signatures that are as intellectually engaging and adventurous as emotionally resonant.

Watch and listen

"'The Void Stares Back' is a headlong dive into darkness, chaos, and an entropic universe," the band says. "It's about seeing things for what they are, and the meaningless rituals we use to forget what's crawling up from the abyss."

ERRA Share "Crawl Backwards Out of Heaven" Video

Prolific metalcore progressives ERRA recently announced their new album CURE, which arrives on April 5 via UNFD. Pre-order it here.  

Today, the band has shared the visualizer for "Crawl Backwards Out of Heaven." Watch it below.

The visualizer captors the raw, explosive, and forward-thinking intensity of the song, which doesn't let up from the first note. 

CURE is the band's sixth album and it highlights and expands on the forward-thinking sound and guitar-driven style that the band has built its reputation on. Following 2021's self-titled release, CURE is a stunning execution of both raw talent and surgical technicality. It's as emotional powerful as it is musically proficient, which is not an easy feat to achieve. Yet ERRA make it look and sound easy. CURE is a sonic thrill ride — one that you hope will never end.

Additionally, the band has announced its upcoming Spring 2024 headline North American tour, with Make Them Suffer, Void of Vision, and Novelists as support. The tour kicks off on April 23 in Philly and runs through June 2 in NYC. All dates are below, with several major markets already sold out. Get tickets here.

ERRA ON TOUR:
WITH MAKE THEM SUFFER, VOID OF VISION, + NOVELISTS:
4/23 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
4/24 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage (SOLD OUT)
4/26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
4/27 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (Heaven)
4/28 — Birmingham, AL — Iron City
4/30 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
5/01 — Tampa, FL — Jannus Live
5/03 — Houston, TX — Rise Rooftop
5/04 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
5/05 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
5/07 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
5/08 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
5/10 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
5/11 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory
5/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Echoplex
5/13 — Santa Cruz, CA — Catalyst
5/15 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/17 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
5/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
5/21 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
5/23 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
5/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
5/25 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
5/26 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
5/28 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrews Hall
5/29 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
5/31 — Montreal, QC —  Beanfield Theatre (SOLD OUT)
6/01 — Boston, MA — Paradise (SOLD OUT)
6/02 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza (SOLD OUT)

ERRA ARE:
J.T. Cavey — Vocals
Jesse Cash — Vocals + Guitars
Conor Hesse — Bass
Alex Ballew — Drums
Clint Tustin — Guitar

Ian Munsick Releases Heartbreaking Cowboy Ballad, “Yippie-I-A”

White Buffalo: Introduce You To God Due April 5
Via Warner Music Nashville; Pre-Save HERE

Ian Munsick’s sophomore album White Buffalo captured the Wyoming-native’s witty sense of humor across its 18 tracks, encompassing such tongue-in-cheek songs as “Barn Burner” and “Cowshit In The Morning.” Now, as he prepares to release five new tracks with White Buffalo: Introduce You To God, a deluxe version of the celebrated collection due April 5, Munsick casts aside the comical word play and revels in heartbreak with the release of “Yippie-I-A,” out now. 
 
“Cowboy ballads have always had a way of transporting me back to the sagebrush prairies of home. It’s high time I made one for myself,” declares Munsick. “In every one of them, you can hear the distant cry of the lone wanderer. But why does he cry? That’s exactly what inspired ‘Yippie-I-A’. I hope it breaks your heart like only the magic of music can.”
 
Written by Munsick alongside Phil O’Donnell and Carlton Anderson, and produced by Munsick and Jeremy Spillman, “Yippie-I-A” details a cowboy’s anguish and inability to cope with losing his spouse.
 
Munsick’s release of White Buffalo last year earned accolades from Billboard, American Songwriter, People and MusicRow with Grammy.com remarking, “Munsick's ability to turn his Western upbringing into relatable sentiments is the epitome of what makes him special… his passion for his homeland — from the culture to the people — rings through in both the lyrics and the musicality.”
 
Munsick kept the momentum going in 2024 with the release of White Buffalo: Voices of the West. The feature-length documentary is now available on Apple iTunes, Apple, Google Play, Kanopy (Libraries), Microsoft, Vudu, YouTube Rentals and Amazon TVOD. The Tennessean praised Voices of the West, which features conversations with members of the Blackfoot and Crow tribes as well as the Blackfeet Nation, as “essential to maintain and humanize the tie to Western culture.”  
 
Munsick is overseas this week, performing at CMC Rocks in Willowbank, Australia. He returns stateside with his Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour on March 23 with a show in Du Quoin, IL. His headlining run continues through the spring, including a sold-out date at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 5. This summer Munsick joins CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson as direct support on her Country’s Cool Again Tour. 
 
For his full tour schedule and to follow along with updates, visit IanMunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media.

ABOUT IAN MUNSICK
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo, out now. Spanning 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. Now, Munsick is preparing to release a deluxe version of the album, including five new tracks, titled White Buffalo: Introduce You To God on April 5, 2024. Over the past four years, Munsick has accumulated nearly half a BILLION global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and most recently was named a Martin Showcase Artist. 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 this year, while simultaneously headlining his own Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour. 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” is available at country radio now. 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. 

NIKITAA DROPS EMPOWERING ANTHEM “GODLESS” A Defiant Ode to Liberation

R&B Pop Singer-Songwriter, Nikitaa, unveils their latest single "Godless," a compelling anthem of liberation and self-worth. Co-written by Nikitaa, "Godless" captures the journey from vulnerability to empowerment, resonating with those who have broken free from toxic relationships. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Nikitaa themself, "Godless" stays true to its theme

of defiance, incorporating choral and orchestral elements to create a powerful pop ballad. With raw honesty, the track celebrates the courage to walk away from manipulation and reclaim personal power.

Nikitaa, an LA-based artist born and raised in India, infuses their music with ethereal Pop/R&B influences and their South Asian heritage, creating what they call Goddess Pop - music that emphasizes the fluidity of gender and emotional expression. As a genderfluid demisexual person, who predominantly uses they/them pronouns, Nikitaa is always emphasizing the importance of representation and inclusivity in the music industry. With almost 6 million YouTube views/Spotify streams combined, Nikitaa’s music has captured the attention of listeners instantly. Their third single “Majesty'' landed placement on NMF playlists across the world, and their singles through 2020 were released during lockdown with self-directed and produced videos that soared on Spotify and YouTube.

Looking ahead, 2024 promises to be a groundbreaking year for Nikitaa, with an EP on the horizon that is sure to captivate listeners. Inspired by artists like Beyonce for her knack for genre bending, fluidity in style and vocal prowess, and Jon Bellion for his overall songwriting; Nikitaa continues to push boundaries, blending genres and incorporating Indian and Middle Eastern instrumentation into their music.

MORE INFO:
Throughout 2023, Nikitaa explored themes of vulnerability and strength in singles like “Scheming,” “On My Own,” “Peter Pan,” “Throne,” “Daddy Era,” and “Truman Show,” receiving recognition from Rolling Stone India, Radio One India, and Ones To Watch playlist Now Watching. Additionally, Nikitaa's keen ear and exceptional lyricism have led to brand placements with Splice’s Pride Month and South Asian Heritage Month campaigns.

Nikitaa’s work as a songwriter extends beyond their own projects, with credits on tracks for artists such as Trophy Boy (Nightmare, T.O.F.U, & Trophy Boy), Srushti Tawde (Breakfast Over Bae), RIKA (Grown Up), Aastha Gill, Munawar Faruqi, and Robica.

NIKITAA ON SOCIALS:

INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | WEBSITE | TWITTER | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK

SINGER, SONGWRITER AND ACTRESS, MAYA J, UNLEASHES SASSY NEW POP TRACK “PRINCESS” ON HER BIRTHDAY

Maya J, the dynamic artist known for her prowess in acting, songwriting, and musical composition, has unveiled her newest musical masterpiece, "Princess." Released on her birthday, this sassy mid-tempo

Pop-R&B-trap fusion is poised to captivate audiences worldwide with its infectious beats and empowering lyrics. Fans and critics alike have already heralded "Princess" as a "Certified Pop Banger," perfectly suited for those embracing their confident era, and some even say it’s 100% HBCU-ready for the field and band.

Presented by Glitter Rain Entertainment, Maya J's RIAA-member record label that she has been operating since 2014, "Princess" marks another milestone in her musical journey. As both the creator and performer, Maya J infuses the track with her trademark style, seamlessly blending pop sensibilities with elements of R&B and trap. "Princess" boasts Maya J's signature violin tricks woven throughout the recording, showcasing her multifaceted talent. Notably, the strings and violin showcased in the song are performed live by Maya J herself, offering listeners a rare glimpse into her instrumental prowess.

Describing her vision of a princess, Maya J shares, "A graceful, poised, & classy young lady. Charitable and/or accomplished. Amiable. Defends and protects herself as well as others; her kindness shall not be taken for weakness." Through her music, Maya J not only entertains but also imparts valuable insights on strength, grace, and self-assurance. The release of "Princess" follows the success of Maya J's previous single, "Chills," which quickly garnered acclaim and landed a spot on Apple Music's Best New Music Playlist. With each release, Maya J continues to push the boundaries of her artistry, blending her background as a violinist with her lifelong passion for music to create truly harmonious compositions.

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Maya Jenkins has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in her craft, both in music and acting. A product of a New York/Los Angeles acting conservatory and training at renowned LA actor studios, Maya J's dedication to her artistry is evident in every project she undertakes. Her musical journey began with the debut single "Symptoms of You" in 2016, followed by a series of successful releases. Maya J's artistic achievements include the well-received "Come Find Me" and "Like You," with the latter showcasing her skills not only as a songwriter but also as a director and co-producer of the accompanying music video. Maya J's creative contributions extend beyond her solo career; her song "Tell Me" was selected for the season 2 promotional trailer of ABC Family’s hit series, “Famous in Love” in 2018.

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