“George Strait: The King at Kyle Field” Set for Saturday, June 15

Texas troubadour George Strait has announced the only performance in his home state this year with a concert set for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. The King of Country Music will be joined by special guests Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman.  
 
Tickets to the Kyle Field performance go on sale to the general public Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. CT via TheKingAtKyle.com. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning March 22 at 10 a.m. CT through March 27 at 10 p.m. CT.

The news follows the recent announcement that Strait will once again team up with Chris Stapleton to perform one-off stadium dates this year with stops at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Chicago’s Soldier Field, Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium and more. Joining the King of Country and Stapleton for those nine dates are special guests Little Big Town.
 
Since his record-breaking Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, Strait has performed for limited engagements outside of his 36-and-counting Strait to Vegas shows at T-Mobile Arena, including headlining both weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2021 plus his 31st appearance at the Houston Rodeo in 2022. With an unmatched 60 singles hitting the top of the charts—more than any other artist in any genre—during the span of his 30+ year career, Strait has collected 33 Platinum or multi-Platinum-selling albums, more than any other Country artist and ranking third across all genres behind The Beatles and Elvis Presley. The Texas troubadour is the only artist or act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades and recently earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his latest single, “The Weight of the Badge.” He has sold nearly 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, including induction in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Strait’s 2024 Concert Calendar:
5/4  Lucas Oil Stadium  Indianapolis, IN
5/11 EverBank Stadium  Jacksonville, FL
5/25 Jack Trice Stadium  Ames, IA
6/1  Bank of America Stadium  Charlotte, NC
6/8  MetLife Stadium  East Rutherford, NJ
6/15 Kyle Field  College Station, TX* 
6/29 Rice-Eccles Stadium  Salt Lake City, UT
7/13 Ford Field   Detroit, MI
7/20 Soldier Field   Chicago, IL
12/7 Allegiant Stadium  Las Vegas, NV
*Just Announced – On Sale Thursday, March 28 at 10 am CT

For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit GeorgeStrait.com.
 
About George Strait
George Strait is the unambiguous King of Country Music, having sold more than 105 million albums and counting while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations and becoming the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. With 33 different Platinum or multi-Platinum albums, he’s earned the third-most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only The Beatles and Elvis Presley, and with a total of 60, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist in history (including Elvis).
 
The Texas troubadour released 2019’s best-selling Country album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, on MCA Nashville, produced by Strait and Chuck Ainlay, the album quickly became Strait’s record-extending 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album. Comprised of 12 original titles plus Strait’s version of the Johnny Paycheck classic “Old Violin,” Honky Tonk Time Machine marks an incredible 30th career studio album from the Country Music Hall of Fame member, who earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “The Weight of the Badge” from the project. For more information, visit GeorgeStrait.com.
 
About Parker McCollum
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum released his latest album Never Enough, a statement album that cements his status as one of country music’s undeniable new stars, on May 12, 2023 via MCA Nashville. The album features his current chart-climbing single and fan-favorite track, "Burn It Down," as well as its Platinum-selling lead single, "Handle On You." McCollum has been named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling Stone, Billboard, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA and more with American Songwriter noting, “The Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.” MusicRow listed McCollum as their 2021 Breakout Artist of the Year and Apple also included him as one of their all-genre "Up Next Artists" Class of 2021. A dedicated road warrior, McCollum made his debut at the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2021 and regularly sells out some of the most iconic venues across the country. In March 2022, McCollum made his debut at RODEOHOUSTON to a sold-out crowd with over 73,000 tickets sold, returning to perform at the Opening Day celebration in 2023. He also made a longtime dream come true last year with his first-ever Austin City Limits performance, kicking off their 2023 season. In 2022, McCollum earned his first ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, took home “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (a fully fan-voted honor) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and scored two back-to-back CMA Awards nominations (2022 & 2023) for New Artist of the Year. In 2024, McCollum will be on the road for his 41-date Burn It Down Tour - headlining arenas and amphitheaters in major markets across the U.S. 
 
About Catie Offerman
Catie Offerman may be a new name to country music fans, but she's already gaining a reputation as one of the genre's most skilled players and promising modern traditionalists and Nashville's music community is responding. Originally from New Braunfels, Texas, Offerman grew up on a horse ranch. Home schooled by her father in the tack room of their barn, she gravitated towards music at a young age. Offerman started playing piano at the age of four which eventually led her to pursue other instruments such as violin, accordion and more. When she was 11, Offerman’s accordion teacher asked her to join their polka band where they traveled across Texas performing. Offerman graduated from Berklee College of Music at the age of 19 and signed her publishing deal with Universal Music Group Publishing about five years later. Offerman was featured in The Highwomen's "Redesigning Women" video, inked her record deal with Universal Music Group in 2020. She was named Pandora’s Ones to Watch for 2023, included in CMT’s “Next Up” class of 2023 as well as being named CMT Next Women of Country. Offerman has spent most of 2023 on the road touring with Parker McCollum, Ian Munsick and Tyler Hubbard. She’s performed at C2C Festival in London as well as dates with George Strait. In 2024 she heads back out on the road with labelmate Parker McCollum on his “Burn It Down” tour. For more information go to www.catieofferman.com.

WATCH HUNTERGIRL’S GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT SHINE ON NBC’s THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records/BMG vocal powerhouse HunterGirl delivered a raw, emotional and star-making performance of her debut radio single “Ain’t About You” on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday.

Spotlighting her Grand Ole Opry debut earlier this month, the teary-eyed but fiercely beautiful performance invoked an impassioned, lively standing ovation from the packed-out Opry house - a bucket list wish she’s been dreaming of her whole life. For a glimpse into her emotional debut, watch her “My Opry Debut” episode Below.

Just named to CMT’s esteemed Next Women of Country, the “Artist to Watch” (Country Now, Wide Open Country) and American Idol runner-up is “...transcending from talented aspiring artist, to make her first steps toward the big leagues” (Billboard), proving she’s a “major, major new talent” (MusicRow). 

Up next, the talented songstress will join Luke Bryan on his 2024 “Mind Of A Country Boy" Tour this summer, make her return to Nashville’s CMA Fest on June 7 as well as debut at Tortuga Music Festival on April 5 and Faster Horses Festival on July 21.

HunterGirl making her Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, March 2, 2024
Photo credit: (c) Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo

About HunterGirl:

America’s sweetheart, vocal powerhouse, and esteemed songwriter HunterGirl has been performing since she was three years old and writing songs since she was nine. In her teens, she honed her craft by performing at venues across the United States and working with veteran non-profits such as Operation Song, Freedom Sings and A Soldier’s Child, using music therapy to help numerous vets transform their stories into songs. After high school, she moved to Nashville and immediately started playing gigs at Lower Broadway’s most famous venues including Tootsie’s, Rippy’s, Jason Aldean’s Bar, The Listening Room, and HonkyTonk Central, winning songwriting contests such as “Nash Next” and the prestigious “Nashville Songwriter Association International” in her spare time. Recently, she competed and placed second on the star-making competition series American Idol, where she delivered standout performances and won the hearts of millions across the country including Idol judge and Country superstar Luke Bryan who proclaimed her the “new age Miranda Lambert” and his “favorite female Country voice.” After topping the iTunes All Genre and Country charts with her wistful “Red Bird,” HunterGirl has been a guest on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly & Ryan as well as shared the stage with Country superstars Old Dominion, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans and more. Now, with the release of “Ain’t About You” that’s currently climbing the country radio charts, HunterGirl - who was just named to CMT’s esteemed Next Women of Country, made her Grand Ole Opry debut that earned her a lively standing ovation and will hit the road on Luke Bryan’s “Mind Of A Country Boy" Tour this summer - becomes the first female country artist in over 30 years to write her debut radio single by herself. Praised by People for her “incredible voice” and CMT for her “soaring vocals and superstar potential,” “Ain’t About You” “rises above toxic comparison and insecurity” (Taste of Country) “with universal relevance” (Billboard). Chronicling “her current moment of transcending from talented aspiring artist to make her first steps toward the big leagues” (Billboard), HunterGirl - “a major, major new talent” (MusicRow) - is poised to become Country’s next big female artist.


KEEP UP WITH HUNTERGIRL

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | X | YOUTUBE

Hatebreed Announce Fall 2024 30th Anniversary Tour

The HATEBREED 30th anniversary celebrations continue deep into 2024.
 
The Grammy-nominated hardcore icons, who are one of the most impactful and enduring bands of the modern era, have announced their Fall 2024 headline tour plans. The band will embark on a full, 30th anniversary trek that kicks off on September 26 in Portland, Maine and runs through October 27 in Norfolk, VA and includes stops in Canada. The band will be playing fan favorites and dragging deep cuts out of their beloved catalog.

The announcement comes hot on the heels of this past weekend's March Metal Matinee anniversary show in Hatebreed's home state of Connecticut, as well as two sold-out shows at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY, and a completely sold out, four-night residency at Amityville Music Hall in Long Island back in January.

Special guests for the fall run include Carcass, Harms Way, and Crypta. All dates are below. The pre-sales start today at 12pm ET. Regular on-sales are set for Friday, March 22 at 10am local time. Get tickets here

Hatebreed will also embark on a 30th anniversary run in Europe, with special guests Crowbar. The European tour dates are set for June 2024 and are in the poster below.

"We are extremely grateful to have hit this milestone and to be able to celebrate it with the some of the best bands and fans in the world! We cannot wait to see everyone on the road," says singer Jamey Jasta.

"30 Years of Hatebreed! What a wild ride it has been! The ups, the downs, and all of the in-betweens… I have nothing but gratitude towards my bandmates and each and every one of our fans WORLDWIDE. We’re coming to see you all. Stay tuned," states drummer Matt Byrne.

With dozens of pit-stirring anthems across albums, Hatebreed have built their reputation through decades of ruthless breakdowns and an Iron Man touring ethic, consistently selling out shows the world over. Over the course of its career, the band has gone from playing basements and backyards to being a featured, must-see attraction on countless festivals like Graspop, OzzFest, Warped, and Download, alongside massive high-profile tours. 

Described by Forbes as "more relevant than ever in the metal and hardcore community," the quintet remains one of the most definitive live acts in music today and recently celebrated a milestone with their track "Looking Down The Barrel Of Today," which surpassed 90 million global streams on Spotify, making it their single biggest career streaming track of the modern era. To date, Hatebreed have sold over 1.5 million albums in North America alone.  

Hatebreed's most recent album, 2020's Weight of the False Self, was praised as a "return to their hardcore roots" by Brooklyn Vegan. The album was deemed "one of their most aggressive to date" by Consequence and "pummeling" by Revolver, while Psychology Today called it "a blazing combination of extreme metal and hardcore punk." Hatebreed remain one of the most vital bands in the hard rock scene.

HATEBREED ON TOUR:
WITH CARCASS, HARMS WAY, + CRYPTA:

9/26 — Portland, ME — State Theatre
9/27 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
9/28 — New York, NY — Terminal 5
9/29 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/30 — Toronto, ON — Rebel
10/2 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
10/3 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/7 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
10/8 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
10/10 — Sauget, IL — Pop's
10/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
10/12 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
10/14 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
10/15 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
10/16 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
10/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
10/19 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre
10/20 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
10/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
10/23 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
10/24 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
10/25 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
10/26 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
10/27 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa

HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Chris Beattie — Bass
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums

ROCK BAND KANSAS EXTENDS THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR WITH 23 DATES ADDED

As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, America’s preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS is adding a third and final leg to their 50th Anniversary Tour. The “Another Fork in The Road” Tour celebrates 50 years of the band’s illustrious music history with concerts featuring two full hours of memorable hits, fan favorites and deep cuts rarely performed live. The tour has been hallmarked by energetic and spellbinding performances at some of the foremost theaters and performing arts centers across the United States and into Canada.

Most newly announced concert dates go on sale this Friday, March 22, 2024, at 10AM Local Venue Time. KANSAS Fan Club, American Express Card Holders, Spotify, and other pre-sales begin Wednesday, March 20, at 10AM Eastern Time.

Previously announced concert dates and KANSAS VIP Packages are on sale now and selling fast.

Ticket information can be found at kansasband.com/tour-dates/

“This tour has already been incredibly special for the band. The 50th Anniversary Tour started in 2023 which commemorates KANSAS’s first year as a band. It is continuing in 2024 which commemorates the release of the first KANSAS album,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “There are so many places in the U.S. where we haven’t been able to play yet, Topeka and Wichita just to name two, we knew we would have to add a third and final leg to the tour. After such a successful and sold-out premiere of the tour in Pittsburgh, PA, we wanted to put an exclamation point on the tour by having the closing 50th Anniversary Tour concert take place back there at the Benedum Center.”

In a tribute to the band’s five decades of success, Billboard Magazine describes the basis for their longstanding appeal: “Blending blues-based hard rock and intricate progressive constructions, KANSAS staked out its own musical territory, at once original and accessible.” Billboard.com - KANSAS Hits 50

Newly Announced KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road Tour Dates:

September 24, 2024  Thousand Oaks, CA  Bank of America Performing Arts Center
September 27, 2024  Mesa, AZ        Mesa Arts Center
September 28, 2024  Las Vegas, NV        The Smith Center
October 4, 2024        Topeka, KS        Topeka Performing Arts Center
October 5, 2024        Park City, KS        Hartman Arena
October 11, 2024      Colorado Springs, CO    Pikes Peak Center
October 12, 2024      Cheyenne, WY        Cheyenne Civic Center
October 18, 2024      Jackson, MS        Thalia Mara Hall
October 19, 2024      Shreveport, LA        Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
October 25, 2024      Midland, TX        Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
October 26, 2024      Austin, TX        ACL Live at the Moody Theater
November 1, 2024    Rockford, IL        Coronado Performing Arts Center
November 2, 2024    Appleton, WI        Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
November 8, 2024    Peoria, IL        Peoria Civic Center
November 9, 2024     Joliet, IL        Rialto Square Theatre
November 15, 2024   Evans, GA        Columbia County Performing Arts Center
November 16, 2024    Spartanburg, SC    Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
November 22, 2024   Paducah, KY        Carson Center for the Performing Arts
November 23, 2024   Nashville, IN        Brown County Music Center
December 5, 2024    Fayetteville, NC        Crown Theatre
December 6, 2024    Roanoke, VA        Berglund Center
December 8, 2024    Reading, PA        Santander Performing Arts Center
December 11, 2024    Pittsburgh, PA        Benedum Center

Previously Announced KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road Tour Dates:
March 22, 2024   Salina, KS        The Stiefel Theatre
March 23, 2024   Salina, KS        The Stiefel Theatre
April 5, 2024        Toledo, OH        Stranahan Theater
April 6, 2024        Elkhart, IN        Lerner Theater
April 12, 2024      Champaign, IL        Virginia Theatre
April 13, 2024      Waukegan, IL        Genesee Theatre
April 19, 2024      Marietta, OH        Peoples Bank Theatre
April 20, 2024      Newark, OH        Midland Theatre
April 26, 202        Morristown, NJ        Mayo Performing Arts Center
April 27, 2024      Lancaster, PA        American Music Theatre
May 2, 2024        Rochester, NY        Kodak Center*
May 4, 2024        Toronto, ON        Massey Hall*
May 10, 2024      Concord, NH        Capitol Center for the Arts
May 11, 2024      Albany, NY        Palace Theatre
May 16, 2024       Brookville, NY        Tilles Center*
May 17, 2024       Providence, RI        Providence Performing Arts Center
May 18, 2024       New Haven, CT        College Street Music Hall

*Rescheduled dates from 2023 already on sale. Tickets for the original date will be honored for these concerts.

KANSAS Classics Tour Dates:
July 19, 2024               Walker, MN            Moondance Jam Festival
September 13, 2024    Lincoln, CA           The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino
September 17, 2024    Saratoga, CA        The Mountain Winery
September 19, 2024    Temecula, CA        Pechanga Resort Casino
September 20, 2024    Rancho Mirage, CA Agua Caliente Casino Resort
September 22, 2024    San Diego, CA       Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
March 15, 2025            Fort Lauderdale, FL 70s Rock & Romance Cruise
*More KANSAS Classics dates to be added.

“The audiences for this 50th Anniversary Tour have been exhilarating,” adds KANSAS lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “Let me tell you, after a decade of performing in the band, the energy the fans bring each night continues to give me goosebumps. Fans in attendance seem to continue to raise their energy level and that just makes it even more fun for us up on stage than it already is!”

“As in life, our entire career has been a winding journey,” adds original guitarist Richard Williams. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, and finally worldwide success peaking with Leftoverture & Point of Know Return.” Williams goes on to remember, “That was followed by various lineup changes, the valleys of the 90’s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last decade.” Williams concludes, “There have been and continue to be several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release represent that journey and the forks along that road.”

To further celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS’s sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.’ Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it HERE

KANSAS boasts a lineup including original guitarist Richard Williams, bassist & vocalist Billy Greer, lead vocalist & keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist & vocalist Tom Brislin, violinist & guitarist Joe Deninzon, and original drummer Phil Ehart. Drummer Eric Holmquist is performing on drums while Phil Ehart continues to recover from a major heart attack.

This summer, KANSAS will take a break from its 50th Anniversary Tour to perform its KANSAS Classics set at different events across the United States.

With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.

For more information on KANSAS and the Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour please visit:
www.youtube.com/kansas
www.threads.net/kansasband
www.instagram.com/kansasband
www.twitter.com/kansasband
www.facebook.com/kansasband
www.kansasband.com

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE Unleashes Music Video for New Single, "Vanquishing Spirit"

Richmond war metal duo ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE will release their third full-length, 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire,' on April 19, 2024 via Profound Lore Records! The band is now unleashing the second single from the offering, "Vanquishing Spirit," along with a vicious performance video! The clip was directed and edited by Dan Wagner and can be found below.

The band comments, ""The Antichrist Siege Machine reveals our next single from 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire,' "Vanquishing Spirit." We are thankful to have worked with our longtime co-conspirator, Daniel Wagner to create the music video also presented with the single. An assault upon the believers, forced to bear witness to the power of hateful spirit!"

Pre-orders are now live for 'Vengeance of Eternal Fire' HERE.

In addition, ASM will be laying waste to North America on a spring run in support of 1349 and label-mates SPECTRAL WOUND along with SPIRIT POSSESSION. The trek will kick off on May 20 in Toronto, ON and will conclude on May 30 in Grand Rapids, MI. The full itinerary can be found below and tickets are now on sale!

Prior to the tour, ASM will be performing in Portland, OR on April 19 and Seattle, WA on April 20.

The band also recently announced a headlining record release show in their hometown of Richmond, VA on May 18, 2024 at The Warehouse.

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE North American Tour Dates:

04/19: Portland, OR @ High Water Mark (w/ Spite, Porphyion, Cystic)

04/20: Seattle, WA @ Clock Out Lounge (w/ Spite, Enthronement, Cystic)

05/18: Richmond, VA @ The Warehouse **Record Release Show**

(w/ 1349, SPECTRAL WOUND, SPIRIT POSSESSION):

05/20: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

05/21: Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD

05/22: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs

05/23: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

05/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

05/26: Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply **

05/28: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop

05/29: Cincinnati, OH @ Legends Bar & Venue

05/30: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

** No Spirit Possession

As the mighty Evil has come to man, so has ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE summoning the darkness with their third LP, 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire,' set for release on April 19. Expanding upon the latent evil in their hearts and inspired by the prophecies of Old, ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE cast their lot with the demons of Hell. Each track on 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire' bears the banner of violence and chaos, furthering the duo’s commitment to utter brutality. 

 

ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE have solidified support within the underground and after a highly successful touring cycle in support of their previous LP 'Purifying Blade,' the band will focus on the live assaults in co-ordinance with 'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire.' Following many sold out shows in the US and Europe, including multiple runs in the US on their own with multiple fest appearances (MDF, Psycho Las Vegas, NWTF, Mass Destruction, Destroying Texas to name some), several dates as direct support to Emperor, and US tour runs with bands such bands as Demilich and Miasmatic Necrosis. Also part of the 'Purifying Blade' campaign the band have conquered Europe on a UK/IRE tour with Full Of Hell, and a full European tour with labelmates Spirit Possession.

 

'Vengeance Of Eternal Fire' was recorded and mixed by Matt Michel at Viva Studio with vocal recording by Bob Quirk and mastering by Arthur Rizk. Album art by Burney.

ASM Lineup:

SB: Drums, Vocals

RZ: Guitars

Recording & Mixing: Matt Michel at Viva Studio with vocal recording by Bob Quirk

Mastering: Arthur Rizk

Photos: Dan Wagner

Artwork: Burney

Pre-order: https://linktr.ee/asmeternal

Follow // Like // Stream:

Bandcamp

Official Website

Spotify

Apple Music

Facebook

Instagram

UADA Unveils New Music Video for "Retraversing the Void," Kicking Off North American Tour This Week

Enigmatic black metal masters UADA are now unveiling a mind-bending new music video for the song, "Retraversing the Void," which is taken from the band's latest full-length, 'Crepuscule Natura.' The evocative clip can be found below.

UADA comments, "Originally filmed in 2021 and then re-filmed in 2023, the story of 'Retraversing the Void' spins light on the ever-old cliche' tale of rising from the fall. 

"As life is full of ups and downs, it is of utmost importance to remember our worth, dedication, and inner potential so that we may understand the universes plan in guiding us along our path. 

"While it may be common to feel lost from time to time, we must know we are always where we are meant to be in order to learn from the experiences life presents. 

"We hope the symbolism within provides an awakening analogy of opening our perception to the balance of all things as well as the ability to listen to the greater powers (be it the higher-self, an ancestral messenger, or perhaps a deity known as one of many gods) who often speak upon deaf ears. 

"We are all the substance that is and ever was."

The video comes just in time to kick off UADA's upcoming Western U.S. tour! The band will be supporting ROTTING CHRIST in the Pacific Northwest and Canada from March 25 - April 1. UADA will be book-ending the trek with a run of headlining shows from March 22 - March 24 on the West Coast and then will hit the Midwest from April 3 - April 7. ABIGAIL WILLIAMS will be support on all dates while DEATH SUPPORT will join the final leg. The full itinerary can be found below!

In addition, UADA will also be appearing at Milwaukee Metal Fest on Friday, May 17.

'Crepuscule Natura,' was released worldwide on September 8, 2023 via Eisenwald and isavailable HERE. The album was named among the best albums of 2023 by Knotfest, This Day in Metal, Riff Riot, Metal Sucks, Metal Hammer Germany, and many others!

UADA North American Tour Dates 2024:

(w/ Abigail Williams):

03/22: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s

03/23: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Blue Lagoon

03/24: San Francisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods

(w/ Rotting Christ + Abigail Williams):

03/25: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

03/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

03/27: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater

03/29: Calgary, AB @ Dickens

03/30: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room

03/31: Regina, SK @ The Exchange

04/01: Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater

(w/ Abigail Williams + Death Support)

04/03: Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium

04/04: Bismark, ND @ Amvets 

04/05: Billings, MT @ Thirsty Street Brewing

04/06: Bozeman, MT @ Fillings Station 

04/07: Missoula, MT @ Monks Bar

U.S. Festival Appearances:

05/17: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

Ever since the cloaked Pacific Northwest band appeared on the music radar, UADA has always been electrified by both polar worlds. Their echelon was stark and meaningful. Within the stretch of three albums as well as dense and triumphant live shows across the globe, they have not only spiked the map of extreme metal music but their unrelenting touring schedule and unbridled will to push forward into new horizons has also earned them a reception in all the extremes imaginable, be it worship or spite.

Five sonic vessels form the nucleus of 'Crepuscule Natura,' and within it`s 41 minutes, the record easily creates a sonic and aesthetic bridge between the band`s debut, 'Devoid of Light' (2016), and their sophomore effort 'Cult of a Dying Sun' (2018), only to forge onward upon the relentless path set forth with 'Djinn' (2020). Here, a more refined and muscular, yet no less melodic stronghold awaits. On 'Crepuscule Natura,' UADA provides all their memorable hooks, tasteful leads, and riding blasts in their distinct style, balancing their epic surging melodies with powerful spurts of aggression. Just like the band's smoke-heavy shows, the momentum and emphasis of their craft always stays grandiose, mythical, and triumphant – all the while making sure to birth a couple of new fan favorites and soon-to-be staple live songs.

'Crepuscule Natura', once again graced by the artwork of legendary Kris Verwimp and photography by Peter Beste, shows UADA on fire to unleash the marrow of black heavy metal.

Album Credits:

All music by UADA

Mixed and Mastered by Jake Superchi at Obsidian Spells

Album Cover & Moon emblem by Kris Verwimp

Photography by Peter Beste

Layout by Valkenstijn

Released via Eisenwald

Follow/Stream UADA:

BANDCAMP

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

SPOTIFY

APPLE MUSIC

YOUTUBE

WEBSTORE

Digital album released on September 8, 2023

CD formats to be shipped on or around September 15, 2023

Vinyl formats to be shipped on or around November 3, 2023

ALISON NICHOLS INKS RECORD DEAL WITH BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville announces the signing of rising star Alison Nichols. With a dynamic blend of southern charm and Asian-American heritage, Alison promises to inject a fresh perspective into the Country music scene. Her Georgia upbringing, coupled with influences from the Texan country scene, has shaped her into a formidable artist with a sound that seamlessly bridges tradition and innovation.

 

"Alison’s life brings a unique perspective to her music that we look forward to sharing with the world," says Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, BMG North America. "It’s compelling, different, yet familiar and adds to the rich tapestry that is Country Music."

 

Alison's journey as one of the first Asian-American singers in the country format speaks to the evolving nature of the genre. She proudly embraces her roots, proclaiming herself as "half Korean, half redneck, and 100% American." This fusion of cultures sonically crafts a unique flavor, setting her apart as a trailblazer in the emerging contemporary country field.

 

"My parents say I came into the world singing, and I’ve been dreaming of this moment since I was a little girl,” says Alison. “I’m so thrilled and excited to be a part of the BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville family and I look forward to making great music together!”

 

With a voice that is equal parts sass and vulnerability, Alison captivates audiences with her powerful delivery and cutting-edge songwriting. Her debut release, "is it just me?", became a sensation on TikTok, amassing over 4.6 million views and solidifying her presence as a rising star in country music. Now, with her latest release "HOOPS" already surpassing one million views, Alison's star continues to rise. Her signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville marks the next chapter in her burgeoning career, providing her with a platform to reach even greater heights.

(L-R): Manager Sherrie' Austin, Alison Nichols, President, Frontline Recordings, BMG North America Jon Loba

About Alison Nichols:
It takes a lot of evolution to create a country artist like Alison, one of the first Asian-American singers in the country format. Alison likes to say she’s “half Korean, half redneck and 100% American.” From Georgia by way of Texas (and cousin to the late great Joe Diffie), she comes by her country roots honestly, growing up on the classics like Dolly Parton and Merle Haggard, as well as modern greats like Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift and HARDY. Her powerful singing voice is equal parts sass and vulnerability. Her songwriting is both cutting-edge and wise beyond her years. She has cracked the code at TikTok with her first release “is it just me?” hitting over 4.6M views. Her latest “HOOPS”, with over 1M views, is also showing the signs of being another hit for the diminutive beauty. Look out for this one-of-a-kind country diva coming to a honky tonk near you.

KEEP UP WITH ALISON NICHOLS
TIKTOK | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | X

PENTAGRAM Announces Three U.S. Performances

American doom metal legends PENTAGRAM will be performing three headlining shows in the U.S. this April! The band will be hitting the stage in Grand Rapids, MI, Pittsburgh, PA, and Brooklyn, NY along with support from Restless Spirit and All Hell, the latter of which will only be joining for the final two dates. The full itinerary and ticket links can be found below!

Pentagram Live U.S. Dates (w/ Restless Spirit + All Hell):

04/24: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme* [TICKETS]

04/25: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]

04/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere [TICKETS]

*No All Hell

Live Lineup:

Bobby Liebling - Vocals

Matt Goldsborough - Guitars

Greg Turley - Bass

Ryan Manning - Drums

Northlane to Return to North America For Summer Headline Tour

Northlane are gearing up to hit the road again! The band has announced its Summer 2024 North American headline tour, featuring Invent Animate, Thornhill, and Windwaker.

The "Mirror's Edge" tour — named after the band's upcoming EP — kicks off on June 21 in Seattle and winds down on July 27 in Sacramento. Various pre-sale options are available, while general tickets go on sale on Friday, March 22 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

NORTHLANE ON TOUR:
WITH INVENT ANIMATE, THORNHILL, + WINDWAKER:

6/21 — Seattle, WA — Neptune
6/22 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
6/23 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
6/24 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
6/26 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
6/27 — Calgary, AB — Palace Theatre
6/30 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
7/1 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
7/3 — Lakewood, OH — Roxy
7/4 — London, ON — London Music Hall
7/5 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
7/6 — Ottawa, ON — Bronson Centre
7/7 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
7/9 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
7/10 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
7/11 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA
7/12 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
7/13 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
7/14 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
7/16 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
7/17 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (Heaven)
7/19 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
7/20 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
7/21 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
7/23 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
7/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
7/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
7/27 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades

Additionally, Northlane will drop their forthcoming EP, Mirror's Edge, on April 12. Mirror's Edge was recorded with their old friend and revered producer Will Putney. Described by Jon Deiley (songwriter/guitarist) as "the greatest hits of Northlane sounds," the EP is a nostalgic journey through all the colors on their sonic palette, with bonus shades from special guests Winston McCall (Parkway Drive) and Ian Kenny (Karnivool/Birds of Tokyo) — two of the most influential artists in Northlane's history. Their former bass player, Brendon Padjasek, also stopped by the studio to lend his scream to one of the tracks. Penned just over a year after the release of their award-winning album, Obsidian, the road to Mirror's Edge was a bumpy one. Instead of riding high from the success of the album, the simmering tension and communication breakdown between band members threatened to engulf Northlane at any moment. Northlane tackled their issues head-on at a writing retreat in Victoria's Yarra Valley, where they worked through their problems and unlocked new channels of creativity in the process that reflects through the EP. From the expansive prog of "Afterimage" to their signature bottom-heavy groove and viscous breakdown of "Kraft" and compulsive beat and electronic focus of "Dante," Mirror's Edge is full of Northlane's most vivid colours and textures.  Thematically, the EP is about looking at yourself and reflecting on the past one final time before leaving it all behind to find hope in what lies beyond the mirror's edge. With the recurring theme of acceptance binding these songs together, frontman Marcus Bridge is hopeful that Mirror's Edge will be the coda on this part of his personal life, so much of which he has shared in the last couple of Northlane releases.

ABOUT NORTHLANE:
Northlane are a chart topping, award-winning metal band from Sydney, Australia. Through fearless evolution and unmatched innovation, Northlane have become vanguards of heavy music across the globe, entirely on their own terms. The band have released six acclaimed albums, including ARIA Chart #1 records Obsidian (2022) and Node (2015), alongside Singularity (2013), Mesmer (2017), and Alien (2019) which all debuted at #3. Northlane have also won three consecutive ARIA Awards for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album, as well as two AIR Awards for Best Independent Heavy Album.

SYLOSIS - Release Official Live Video For 'Poison For The Lost' Filmed In London

Ahead of their upcoming UK and Ireland headline tour this April, modern metal heavyweights SYLOSIS have released a live video for 'Poison For The Lost', taken from their last full-length album, A Sign Of Things To Come. The video was filmed during the band's set supporting labelmates Malevolence in London last year.

Watch the official live video for 'Poison For The Lost' below.

Catch SYLOSIS live this April on their first headline tour of the UK and Ireland in eight years. Support from on all dates comes from Burner and Harbinger.

All remaining tickets are available now at sylosis-band.com

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

THE DEAD DAISIES ANNOUNCE US DATES, NEW ALBUM AND DRUMMER

After blistering tours of the U.S., Japan, and Europe in support of their “Best Of” album in 2023, The Dead Daisies have spent the early part of 2024 in both Nashville & Muscle Shoals busy in the studio with Producer Marti Frederiksen writing and recording songs for their new studio album to be released later this year.

The band have announced an exclusive short run of U.S. Tour dates kicking off in New York City on June 6th at Racket NYC. The tour will hit some of the band’s favorite cities and venues across the country.

The Daisies will be releasing a new single in support of the tour and will be giving fans the first opportunity to hear some of the Daisies’ new forthcoming material as well as fan favorites.

Keeping it in the family, John, Doug, David, and Michael look forward to welcoming heavy hitting Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath) back to the line-up …

“We’re very excited about a TON of things happening as of late. We’ve been working really hard on new material with our “good pal” Marti Frederiksen down at FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, and at Sienna studios in Nashville. We can’t wait for you all to hear what we’re doing and have done!!!

We’ve also brought back our long-time buddy, (and Daisies alumni), Tommy Clufetos to kick this new music in the teeth.

We’re looking FORWARD to seeing all of our incredibly supportive friends, fans, and family out on the road, right here in the “Good Old U.S. of A” kicking off June 6th… Thank you, we love you!!!” - John Corabi

Tickets on sale Monday, March 18th at 10am local:
https://thedeaddaisies.com/tdd-us-tour-2024/

TOUR DATES & TICKETS:

Thursday, 06/06/24     New York, NY       Racket NYC
Saturday, 06/08/24      Vineland, NJ         The Landis
Sunday, 06/09/24        Lititz, PA               Mickey's Black Box
Tuesday, 06/11/24       Flint, MI              The Machine Shop Concert Lounge
Wednesday, 06/12/24 St. Charles, IL     The Arcada Theatre
Friday, 06/14/24          Columbus, OH    The King Of Clubs
Saturday, 06/15/24      Harrison, OH       Blue Note Harrison
Sunday, 06/16/24        Nashville, TN       The Basement East
Wednesday, 06/19/24 San Diego, CA     House Of Blues
Thursday, 06/20/24      Los Angeles, C   Whiskey a Go Go
Saturday, 06/22/24      Roseville, CA      Goldfield Trading Post



FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
http://www.thedeaddaisies.com

Sylvaine Streaming New EP

"A true labor of love, an exploration of Norwegian heritage and of self-discovery and her work is truly nothing short of inspirational" - Chicago Music Guide 

"Elegant, sublime, pure artistry...its impact can be felt for miles away" - Metal Temple

"This may be music that recalls Sylvaine's Nordic forbears, but it's also music for all of us, wherever we hail from, tugging at primal memories we can't fully comprehend" - Sentinel Daily

On her new EP, Sylvaine calls out from the deepest and darkest depths of emotion, only to reverberate with the ethereal power of her voice. 

Eg Er Framand comes out this Friday, March 22. But you can listen to all six songs today on Season of Mist's YouTube channel.

Listen below.

Sylvaine has grown into a guiding light for ambient post-metal, but her second EP traces back to her earliest roots.  

Kathrine Shepard grew up in Norway, amidst the contrasts between nature and urbanity, on the outskirts of downtown Oslo. While studying music, dance and drama in high school, she performed several times at the Kampen Church. This 19th century relic is where Kathrine recorded most of Eg Er Framand, which includes interpretations of traditional Norwegian folk songs, along with three of her own original songs to the cannon.

When Sylvaine first heard the title track, it hit her like no other song had before. Since then, she's shared "Eg Er Framand" with rapturous audiences everywhere, but this EP is the first time she's captured its magic on record. Each note is held with soft restraint, as if cupped into the palm of her hand, like an offering. Close your eyes and envision her reaching through the trees, into the shadows, as her feet slowly lift off the ground. 

To this day, “Dagsens Augo Sloknar” still has mysterious origins, but the lyrics were written in 1891 by Elias Blix, a professor-turned-politician who also wrote hymns. Staying true to the original’s delicate, reverent melody, Sylvaine sings in a breathy, elongated whisper that’s haunting and soothing, like a shadow. But while it opens with just a steady hum of organ, her rendition ends by pulling you into a trance.

Eg Er Framand intimately explores the transient nature of humanity against a steady, familiar backdrop of Scandinavian landscapes. Ascend with Sylvaine into a land before time that feels both ancient and renewed.

Since Eg Er Framand was announced, Kathrine has been revealing its overarching narrative piece by piece. With the album's arrival on YouTube, she's now giving us its final chapter so that we can read the whole story from start to finish.

A beating heart so pure
Who wished to feel once more
As her eyes slowly opened to the world

She lifted her head
And at once beheld
A light in front of her

A path to take
The choice to make
To lead her on her way

A story about to begin
Of a soul ignited again
On a road to turn loose dismay

This guiding light
So strong and bright
Called out for her to follow

For this life
Could lead to strife
If her core she did not shadow

In heavy rags draped
With a spirit that ached
She started moving forward

As she stumbled thru
A dance of hope grew
The motion to leave her untethered

She reached out for the light
Yet darkness did not fight
To be unbroken, the two should marry

For truths she desired to meet
In this she happiness could seek
Releasing the clasp of woe and worry

This world may seem cold
And peace it might not hold
Yet so much beauty she encountered

But only for a moment in time
Does one get to experience this life
Accepting this gift, she no longer suffered

Sylvaine is embarking on her first-ever solo tour this summer. She'll be performing songs from Eg Er Framand on stages across Europe with her new Season of Mist labelmate Eivør.

"I'm so very excited to be heading out on my first-ever solo tour supporting none other than the wonderfully talented Eivør!", Kathrine says. "I'm honored to be sharing the stage with her and her musicians, and can't wait to showcase my music in a different format. It will be an intimate, emotionally heavy ride. October can't come soon enough!

Get tickets at: eivor.com

In preparation for their tour together, Eivør and Sylvaine put together a playlist of their favorite songs. Get in the mood with some of the choice cuts off Nova and the soundtracks to The Last Kingdom and God of War Ragnarök.


Stream:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7k4ImSEttiL9O6gOQ1tmrn

Kathrine Shepard, the visionary artist behind the evocative musical project SYLVAINE, weaves an intricate tapestry of emotions through the language of music. A transcendental bridge between worlds, a mesmerizing duality that encapsulates the beautiful and the harsh, light and darkness, serenity and chaos, and the delicate balance between the external world and the inner sanctum of the soul. It is a symphony that harmonizes the human experience with its spiritual origins – a resonance of something beyond the tangible.

Sylvaine’s compositions are a visceral journey through the vast spectrum of emotions that the complexities of the human experience have to offer. They encapsulate the inherent struggle of being an entity in this world, yet not entirely of it. Kathrine’s music serves as a conduit for her innermost feelings, a cathartic expression of the eternal longing that resides within the very core of her melodies.

Akin to a fairytale spun from the threads of Norwegian folklore, a narrative that resonates with the spirits of ancient woods and the whispers of long forgotten creatures. With every ethereal note and haunting melody, she conjures images of untamed forests, of misty clearings inhabited by mystical beings. In this artistry, there is an undeniable sense of transcendence, where listeners are transported beyond the confines of the ordinary into a dreamscape where reality and fantasy converge. A profound sense of wonder and allure creates a unique musical alchemy – with a touch of enchantment that lingers long after the music has ceased.

With four albums and one split-EP released to date, Sylvaine’s ethereal soundscapes have been taken to stages across Europe, North America and South America, leaving audiences mesmerized by the transcendent power of the band’s live performances. Two of these albums have been nominated for the Norwegian Grammy Awards Spellemannprisen in the category of metal. The ability to transport listeners to otherworldly realm through her music is a manifestation of the artistry & profound impact the band can bring.

As Sylvaine prepares to unveil her upcoming EP, Eg Er Framand, she embarks on a deeply introspective and serene journey through the rich tapestry of Norwegian heritage and tradition. Folk tales of old are brought to life in this new chapter of her musical odyssey, offering a glimpse into the depths of her creative spirit and an exploration of the roots that anchor her artistry. A reflection of myths is embraced through exquisite sonic realms.

Line-up
Sylvaine - Vocals, Church Organ, Guitars, Synthesizers & Percussion

Recording Studio
Kampen Kirke

Sound Engineer
Sylvaine

Mixing Engineer
Magnus Lindberg (Magnus Lindberg Productions/VRTKL Audio/Redmount Studio)

Mastering Engineer
Karl Daniel Lidén

Biography:Sébastien Gamez

Cover art & Photography:Helena Aguilar Mayans

Layout & Graphic Design: Dehn Sora

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

Pre-order:
https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/sylvaine-eg-er-framand 

Links:
Official Website: https://www.sylvainemusic.com/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sylvaine/455094955
Bandcamp: https://sylvainemusic.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sylvainemusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylvainemusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5C9ocrDvsfSz8qcxG70QEe
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/SylvaineMusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYoMxOgKpnqGrj-impj1wDQ
Last.FM: https://www.last.fm/music/Sylvaine

Booking Contact:
Alexander Obert - alexander@doomstarbookings.com

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Coke Bottle Green

Marillion Announce Live Album + Share First Single — LISTEN

earMUSIC is delighted to announce the release of Marillion's An Hour Before It’s Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023, an audio-visual masterpiece showcasing the band's 2022 studio album An Hour Before It's Dark in its entirety.

Listen to "Reprogram the Gene (Live in Port Zélande 2023)Below.

Since 2002, Marillion has welcomed their dedicated fans to very special weekends every two years: the Marillion weekend. On three consecutive nights, Marillion performs different shows with different setlists — each night, a full album is played from start to finish, including fan favorites and rarities. Fans travel from all over the world to be part of these truly amazing nights. 

From Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2023, the Marillion weekend took place at Center Parcs, Port Zélande, The Netherlands. 

On Saturday night, Marillion performed their latest album An Hour Before It’s Dark in its entirety. Their impressive live shows, with stunning projections and laser effects, add to Marillion's reputation as being one of the leading musicians of today. 

An Hour Before It's Dark: Live in Port Zélande 2023 will be released physically on 2CD Digipak, Blu-ray Digipak , DVD Digipakand, for the first time, 3LP Heavyweight Vinyl. Pre-order it HERE.

Founded in 1979, British rock band Marillion have, over the course of 20 studio albums, become one of the most commercially successful progressive rock bands of the 1980s and are still one of the most outstanding representatives of their genre. Marillion embraced the potential of the internet for both their commercial approach and to interact with their audience, long before most of their peers. They are purveyors of soulful, powerful, and deeply-moving music, with a long-standing reputation of impressive live shows and an imposing, faithful and loyal global fan base.

Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen Shares "The Wolf" Video

NEW SOLO ALBUM INFINITY NOW ARRIVES MAY 3 VIA RISE RECORDS

NEW TOUR DATES ON DECK


BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN will drop his latest solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records. Pre-save it here

Today, Wallen has shared the video for "The Wolf." Watch it Below.
 

"'The Wolf' is a song and a concept that I felt a lot of us can identify with," Wallen says. "We've all known those people that for whatever reason we just can't break ourselves away from them. An addiction on every level, all the while knowing it's a toxic situation. You break all those promises to yourself that you'll stay away, but ultimately there you are again."

Commenting on the video, he shares, "The video for 'The Wolf' was shot in a beautiful house in south Nashville. Directed by Courtney Dellafiora, we wanted an intimate look and setting that was reminiscent of waking from a dream in the middle of the night, and then grabbing the guitar and playing the song. The most exciting thing of all with getting to work with 'Bane,' the real live wolf actor and his amazing training staff for the shoot! That was a first for me, and I couldn't be happier how the video turned out."

Wallen will return to the road this spring. All dates are below.

KEITH WALLEN ON TOUR:
4/25 — Bloomington, IL — Castle Theatre+
4/26 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood+
4/27 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre
4/28 — Oconomowoc, WI — Rally Point+
4/30 — Joliet, IL — The Forge+
5/1 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere's+
5/2 — Pittsburgh, PA — Crafthouse+
5/3 — South Bend, IN — Four Winds Field++
5/4 — La Crosse, WI — Loggers Stadium Park++
5/7 — Greenville, SC — The Radio Room+++
5/8 — Savannah, GA — Victory North+++
5/13 — Dothan, AL — Dothan Civic Center++++
5/15 — Clarksville, TN — FM Bank Arena++++
5/16 — Johnson, TN — Freedom Hall Civic Center++++
7/12 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater+++++
7/13 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall+++++
7/14 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman+++++
7/15 — Springfield, MO — The Regency+++++
7/16 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's+++++
7/21 — Hartford, CT — Websiter Theater+++++
7/22 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club+++++
7/24 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC+++++
7/25 — Richmond, VA — The National+++++
7/26 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre+++++
7/27 — Knoxville, TN — The Concourse+++++
+Direct Support for Through Fire
++Supporting Seether
+++Direct Support for 10 Years
++++Supporting Breaking Benjamin and Daughtry
+++++Supporting Citizen Soldier and Icon For Hire

ABOUT KEITH WALLEN:
Keith Wallen is a prolific songwriter responsible for soaring melodies and hypnotic hooks heard across modern rock radio. The West Virginia-born troubadour uses his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of '80s favorites like The Police and Depeche Mode to the big moody riffs of '90s grunge heroes like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots. 
 
His co-writing collaborations include compositions with Saint Asonia, Fuel, We Came As Romans, Red, Dorothy, and Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's Love And Death. Wallen bares his soul as a solo artist with earnest resolve, powering his honest anthems with commanding vocals. 
 
A former member of Adelitas Way, Keith was among his first calls when Benjamin Burnley decided to reform and reconfigure his band. Dark Before Dawn, Breaking Benjamin's powerhouse comeback, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200Ember followed in 2018. 
 
Keith's self-produced acoustic and piano-driven Allies EP arrived in 2014. His debut solo album, 2021'sThis World Or The Next, featured "Dream Away," a song streamed 1.4M times on Spotify alone. His second solo album, Infinity Now, includes production and co-writing contributions from Kevin Thrasher (RIVALS, Jelly Roll) and work with Dan Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker) and Andrew Baylis (Sleeping With Sirens, Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). 
 
Produced by Kevin Thrasher (Jelly Roll, RIVALS) and mixed by Joel Wanasek (Rain City Drive, Scott Stapp), Keith's sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, extends a warm invitation into the singer/songwriter's heart and mind. Hard rock bombast meets intimate pensiveness via engaging songs like "Blackout," "Strings," and first single, "Headspace Holiday."
 
As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist or songwriting collaborator, the common threads through Keith Wallen's work are honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit. 

A Killer's Confession Share "Greed" Video

A KILLER'S CONFESSION, newly signed to MNRK HEAVY, have shared the video for their new single "Greed."

Watch it Below

The song mixes a keyboard loop with guitar stomp — making it an instant addition to ALL of your Spotify playlists. Conceptually, it addresses a very relatable and topical issue — don't get caught up in death scrolling because life does not begin at the end of your wrist, phone in hand, focused on your feed. It truly begins when your phone is tucked in your back pocket.
 
"'Greed' is one of the seven deadly sins," says vocalist and mastermind Waylon Reavis. "I'm not talking to any victim. It's more of a warning. Social media is all-encompassing. People get greedy and flex for attention. Other than the band, I try to stay off social media as much as I can. Everyone flaunts what they have, and followers or 'friends' base their lives on this rat race. Don't let it get a hold of you. You can't take any of these material things with you. Personally, I won't let it be the death of me."

Overall, A Killer's Confession explore the captivating repugnance of true crime, set to a soundtrack of melodic hard rock dosed with elements of metal and industrial, on their forthcoming album, the details of which will be announced in due course.

After three seminal albums with Mushroomhead, Reavis retreated from music, only for it to draw him back in 2016. He resurfaced at the helm of A Killer's Confession, delivering three cult favorite albums — Unbroken [2017], The Indifference of Good Men [2019], and Remember [2021]. Along the way, the band tallied tens of millions of streams in addition to collaborating with everyone from Brian "Head" Welch of Korn and Love And Death to Chad Gray of Mudvayne and HELLYEAH. Joined by bassist JP Cross, guitarist James Skritch, and the duo drums of Will Spodnik and Kegan King, they also captivated crowds on tour. 
 
During 2022, Waylon experienced an epiphany. "I had never thought about following a concept like this before," he said. "However, I decided to focus, live up to the name, and be A Killer's Confession."

A Killer's Confession are on the road. All dates are below, including a trio of appearances with Mudvayne.
 
A KILLER'S CONFESSION ON TOUR:
3/15 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou's
3/16 — Portland, OR — Dante's
3/18 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
3/20 — Reno, NV — Virginia Street Brewhouse
3/21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Leatherheads
3/23 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
3/24 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
3/25 — Denver, CO — Moon Room
3/27 — Dallas, TX — Sundown at Granada
3/28 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
3/29 — Kansas City, MO — Vivo Live
3/31 — Lakewood, IL — The Winchester
5/11 — Grantville, PA — Hollywood Casino*
5/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave/Eagles Club*
5/18 — Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort Casino*
*With Mudvayne

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, with recording, music publishing, and management divisions operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists and works with some of the greatest musical talent including The Lumineers and Pitbull, the music publishing catalog of Chuck Berry, plus premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. The company’s music department services Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producers. Its catalog across divisions consists of 54,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits. 

NONEXISTER Release Debut Album + Share Video For "Storm"

NONEXISTER have released their debut album Demons on, March 15

To mark the occasion, the Zurich based quintet has unveiled the video for their new single, "Storm," a song which encompasses everything that defines NONEXISTER's music: It's dark, intense, and a little dystopian, featuring an infectious guitar riff and plenty of electronic noise. 

Sound engineer and co-band leader Marco Neeser says, "In production, I first created a noisy industrial atmosphere to set the mood for the song, and then I let this emblematic riff hit, which drives the song."

"Storm" highlights the rising global threat of right-wing extremism. 

Singer Nik Leuthold states, "What's happening right now sometimes feels like a global re-run of 1930s Europe. It's frightening. However, in my lyrics, I'm always interested in the bigger picture — in this case extremism and sectarianism in general. It's too easy to simply blame it on frustration; convenient lies, victimhood, and self-righteousness are attractive to many people. But I'm sure most of them would be scared to death if it actually came to the point they are currently shouting about." 

Since their first single, "Your Pain Up My Veins," the band has consistently released captivating, cinematic videos, winning numerous awards including the California Music Video & Film Award, the Global Music Award and the Europe Music Award, among others. Their latest offering is just as compelling as its predecessors: you can watch the video for "Storm" here.

Leuthold says of the video, "I really wanted to make this video with Dave Bullivant after seeing how nuanced and multi-layered he can be with a given theme on 'How Do You Dare.' When it comes to right-wing extremism, it can very quickly become trite or cliché, but once again he has managed to convey the song's subject matter in a very subtle way. Yet he has illustrated the underlying threat so powerfully with his stark black and white images, which sometimes remind me of the movie Sin City. I think Dave has once again created an extraordinary work of art."

Director Dave Bullivant says, "This track speaks so eloquently on the dangers of rising extremism in its various guises and how easily people can be drawn into a situation that they may later regret. The lure of community, power and acceptance can so often override one's sense of morality. I wanted to abstract this idea and portray the inner conflict of two friends encountering a roaring mob. We shot using a pretty unique camera, there are only two of this model that have been modified to only shoot black and white. We then took this unique camera and did something no one has ever done before, and shot the final scene using only UltraViolet light. The resulting image is truly unique and quite beautiful."

After six singles, the band is proud to present their work in its entirety. Demons is a collection of the first creative phase as NONEXISTER, the essence of all that inspired them from the beginning. The band is beyond excited that this twisted, gnarly beauty is finally going out into the world.

Leuthold says, "I'm over the moon that our debut album Demons is finally out. It's been a long journey and I'm very proud of the result. Working with Marco has been a great stroke of luck, taking us both into worlds we wouldn't have gotten to on our own. And so many great people have helped shape the final product, tweaking every detail so that this baby is now a true beauty."

Neeser shares his enthusiasm, saying, "We are happy to finally announce the release of our debut album Demons. We have been working on it for several years and are proud of the result. It's dark, disturbing, dynamic, full of contrasts, and deeply emotional."

Demons will be released via the band's own label, with distribution via  The Orchard, digitally, on CD and on transparent vinyl (which includes a 
bonus track). You can purchase here.

NIGHT VERSES Completes Their Sonic Odyssey 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' Out Now Via Equal Vision Records


"Night Verses still shreds" - Metal Injection

"re-establishes the band as one of the most rightfully revered among progressive metal." - Knotfest.com

"a beast-mode reintroduction to venerated guitarist Nick DePirro." - Guitar World

"a phenomenal return from one of our generation’s most thrilling progressive rock acts" - Boolin Tunes



"Night Verses is still the gold standard for technical instrumental music" - Everything Is Noise

"Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night further cements Night Verses as one of the standout acts in instrumental metal today" - Metal Storm

"Finely tuned and expertly executed, instrumental metal has long needed a true champion.....NIGHT VERSES is that champion and Every Sound… is that proof." - Distorted Sound

Prog-metal visionaries Night Verses have today unveiled their complete double album 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night', now available in full via Equal Vision Records. The release of Part 2 concludes the band's expansive musical journey that began with the lauded release of Part 1 last September with the full album now being available across all streaming platforms HERE

In addition to the full album, Night Verses have also dropped visualizer for focus track 'Plague Dancer' (watch below) which follows the momentum of their recent hit 'Glitching Prisms', which featured guest vocals from Incubus’s Brandon Boyd. The album's intricate soundscape is further enriched by collaborations with Justin Chancellor of Tool, Author and Punisher, and Anthony Green of Circa Survive.

Night Verses share: “We are beyond grateful to finally have this album out as a whole. We spent 5 years writing it and covered a lot of territory that was completely new for us, especially when it came to making each collaboration unique. Ultimately it was meant to be enjoyed as one piece, so we are excited for our fans to hear this body of work start to finish in its entirety. This one specifically sounds best in motion: Driving through the desert, skating by the beach, etc. We definitely recommend committing to the full hour completely immersed with headphones or in a decent car stereo, it’s not intended to be listened to on an iPhone speaker."

'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' is a reflection of Night Verses’ dedication to pushing the envelope and creating a fully immersive listening experience. Fans can now explore the depth and breadth of the band's ambitious auditory experience in full for the first time .

Listen to 'Every Sound Has A Color In The Valley Of Night' now on all major streaming platforms, and let the music transport you to new dimensions of prog-metal excellence.

Night Verses will be hitting the road in support of their new album. Starting with Kill Iconic Festival in California on March 23rd, they then head to Europe to support Tool throughout May and June, return to the US to play Post Festival in Indiana in July, then head to the UK to play Arctangent Festival in August. For full dates and routing head to nightverses.com

ABOUT NIGHT VERSES: 

Hailing from Fullerton, CA, NIGHT VERSES first galvanized listeners with their 2012  EP ‘Out Of The Sky’, merging prog, alt-metal, post-rock and ambient electronica into their own intoxicating strain of cinematic metal.

They continued to hone their bold songwriting and genre-bending musicianship on their debut full-length, 2014’s ‘Lift Your Existence’. After the mass critical acclaim that followed, they returned in 2016 with the full-length ‘Into The Vanishing Light’ produced by legendary producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, At The Drive In). The album was the band’s first release after signing with Equal Vision Records, and marked their last album with a vocalist. 

The band released their first instrumental album 2018, with the critically acclaimed ‘From The Gallery Of Sleep’, which cemented them as fearless, genre-defying innovators. Dubbed “The Salvador Dali of prog-metal” by Noisey / Vice, the album was hailed as "boundary-breaking prog" (Revolver), "ambitious and creative" (Exclaim!) and "a layered prog masterpiece" (Distorted Sound).

Now after a 5-year wait that's felt like an eternity, NIGHT VERSES are back to reclaim their rightful place at the forefront of progressive heavy music. With over 15 million career streams and unanimously glowing critical praise for their first four releases, the stage is set for NIGHT VERSES to ascend to even greater heights.

Stripping the Pistol Unleashes New Single "Black Reflections" Featured in New Film "The Throwback" starring Will Sasso with Bobby Lee Out Now

Get ready to rock as the dynamic band Stripping the Pistol drops their debut single, "Black Reflections," today alongside the release of the highly anticipated movie, "The Throwback"!

“'Black Reflections': violence, manipulation, and getting dragged into someone else’s chaos leaving us to fight an internal battle in our heads. All the while leaving our soul and what makes us happy in the darkness,” says Kevin Cherello, one of the band's vocalist.

Known for their electrifying sound and raw energy, Stripping the Pistol doesn't disappoint with "Black Reflections." The song's pulsating rhythm and intense lyrics perfectly complement the cinematic experience of "The Throwback," creating a seamless fusion of music and visuals.

This band is about straight-in-your-face rock n’ roll. Stripping the Pistol formed with the intention of breaking the rules. The Chicago band blends aggression with melody. The seamless interplay of the dueling vocalists is balanced by the precision, power, and energy of the music.

"The Throwback," written, directed and produced by Mario Garcia along with producer Michael Alfier, is a film about a married couple who are thrown into a crisis when the wife, an under-appreciated and stressed "supermom," suffers a post-traumatic breakdown causing her to regress to her college-age, party-girl self.

WATCH Stripping the Pistol - "Black Reflections" [Official Lyric Video]

For More Information Please Visit:

Instagram

X

Facebook

YouTube

The Throwback Film

About "The Throwback"
Hold on tight for a midlife rollercoaster like no other in “The Throwback.” Full of
fun nostalgia and relevant references, “The Throwback” explores universal
themes that will resonate with its intended audience in a hilarious way. “The
Throwback” illuminates the poignant realization that while dreams may shift
and paths may diverge, the essence of family and the power of love remain
steadfast, guiding us through the complexities of growth, self-discovery, and
the beautifully messy adventure called life. “The Throwback” boasts a
talented, funny and diverse cast with loyal fans. The film is the directorial
debut of writer and director, Mario Garcia.

NECROPHOBIC Shares New Music Video for "Mirrors of a Thousand Lakes," New Album Out Now

"Necrophobic’s take on black metal has always skewed more melodic and surprisingly accessible compared to their contemporaries. While the black metal influence is there, hints of Iron Maiden and Mercyful Fate still peek through..." - Metal Insider

"...the strongest album that Necrophobic has released during their late-career surge." - Angry Metal Guy

"ln The Twilight Grey' will still conjure demons and summon darkness, but within a world of deep textures and deeper thoughts. Their best album since the debut..." - Blabbermouth

"...fast, fierce, and yet surprisingly melodic." - Bravewords

ORDER // STREAM // DOWNLOAD

Swedish blackened death metal masters NECROPHOBIC are pleased to finally share their tenth studio album, which officially hits the streets and streaming services everywhere today, March 15, via Century Media Records!

To celebrate this release, NECROPHOBIC is now sharing a brand new music video for the single "Mirrors of a Thousand Lakes." The footage was taken from one of the band's rare club shows at M.A.U. Club in Germany back in January 2024 by Paloosa Productions. The performance had such a positive impact on the band that they decided to preserve it and turn it into a “road video” that happened in the magic of the moment that evening. Watch it Below.

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

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

Gatefold black LP

Gatefold dark green LP (300x)

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

Standard CD Jewelcase

Digital album

Enigmatically titled 'In the Twilight Grey,' NECROPHOBIC’s tenth studio album immediately asserts its separation from everything that has gone before. Colder and more biting than recent efforts, the album is full of brutish metal songs, hewn from unnamed obsidian horrors.

NECROPHOBIC has always been a dynamic and daring band. 'In the Twilight Grey' hammers the Swedish blackened death metal masters' boldness home via some of the most hard-hitting and direct songs they have ever recorded. Equally, the new album is home to several songs that push NECROPHOBIC’s music down strange, new avenues. Fueled by the dark side, lead guitarist Sebastian Ramstedt understands the importance of retaining the essence of the band’s early days, even as the means of expression continues to evolve.

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

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

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

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

Line-Up:

Johan Bergebäck - Rhythm guitar

Joakim Sterner - Drums

Sebastian Ramstedt - Lead guitar

Anders Strokirk - Vocals

Tobias Cristiansson - Bass

Cover Artist + Photos: Jens Rydén

Production, Mixing, Mastering: Fredrik Folkare @ Chrome Studios

Engineering: Fredrik Folkare + Necrophobic

Links:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

YOUTUBE

SHOP

Photo by Jens Rydén