Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens Drop "CRACK COCAINE"
Billy Morrison's latest release, "Crack Cocaine," unveils a riveting collaboration with legendary icons Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens. This electrifying track serves as the second single from Morrison's highly anticipated solo album, The Morrison Project, slated for release on April 19, 2024, via TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.
"Crack Cocaine" features the masterful guitar work of Steve Stevens and was co-written by Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne, and Steve Stevens.
"Watching 'Crack Cocaine' get released to the world seems a little like giving birth! This song has held a special place in my heart since the day I wrote it with OZZY and STEVE. We have all nurtured and protected this track for a long while and I cannot thank TLG/ZOID enough for being the midwife! And now it's out there in the world, running around, invading people's sound systems and creating rock 'n' roll mischief. Perfect!!" says Billy Morrison.
Steve Stevens recalls getting a call from Morrison, “'Hey Steve, fancy having Ozzy and me come round your home studio for a bit of fun?' says Billy Morrison at the other end of the phone line… Four cups of coffee and a whole lot of laughs later, you now hear 'Crack Cocaine.' It’s a song from us Ozzy fans, for Ozzy fans around the world."
Listen to "Crack Cocaine"
Accompanying the release of "Crack Cocaine" is a visually stunning music video, featuring not only Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne, and Steve Stevens but also a performance by Paris Jackson in the role of the romantic interest. The video was directed by Ivo Raza, and filmed at various Los Angeles locations.
In addition to the star-studded cast, the music video includes cameos from renowned visual artist RISK and acclaimed actor Jeff Hilliard.
WATCH the video Below.
THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. The songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles at various studios and were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests.
The Label Group (TLG) has embarked on a significant partnership with TLG | ZOID, which is distributed by Virgin Music Group, to promote Billy Morrison's upcoming solo album, "The Morrison Project." This collaboration marks the establishment of TLG | ZOID as the new Rock arm within The Label Group's family of labels. "The Morrison Project"is set to be released on April 19, 2024, and features a diverse range of guest artists, including Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, JOHN5, and more. The album aims to showcase Morrison's songwriting prowess and creative vision, offering a multi-genre musical experience.
In addition to this musical endeavor, TLG has formed a strategic alliance with dCommunity to pioneer a fan-centric and artist-focused community within the metaverse, leveraging blockchain technology. This innovative approach aims to enhance fan engagement and interaction in the Web 3 community, positioning "The Morrison Project" as a showcase for these new technologies.
The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens, has expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with TLG, highlighting the importance of a record deal that respects the artist's creative freedom and ensures widespread distribution across all platforms. This collaboration not only signifies a forward-thinking move in the music industry but also aligns with the evolving landscape of entertainment, where the integration of digital and virtual spaces is becoming increasingly prevalent.
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Tzarina Unveil Self Titled Album via TLG/Virgin Music Group
The dynamic post-hardcore band Tzarina has unleashed their self-titled album through TLG/Virgin Music Group. Helmed by the visionary songwriter Craig William, this musical saga is a riveting journey that pushes the boundaries of post-hardcore, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.
The sonic landscape of Tzarina's self-titled album is meticulously crafted, thanks to the combined efforts of Nick Bellmore at Dexters Lab Recording and Craig William at ABQ Studios. The production, engineering, mixing, and mastering was done by Nick Bellmore and reflects a commitment to sonic excellence.
Immerse yourself in the powerful soundscape as Tzarina pushes musical boundaries with their compelling release. The band held their album release show at the iconic Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, NY on March 20, 2024.
For songwriter Craig William, the crux of the musical endeavor powered by the band Tzarina has always been to explore the more ethereal themes evident in the mixture of metal, post-rock and post-hardcore genres expressed in their music. This is evident in Tzarina's trail of singles, which have been seeing their release since October of 2020.
It has been almost two years since the full LP was recorded, so they are slated to release their first complete work later this year. This has been a long-awaited moment for the band, who have been hard at work perfecting their sound and experimenting with various elements of their live performance.
Tzarina is composed of Craig William on vocals and guitar, Mark Ayesh on guitar and backup vocals, Robert Scott Abrams on drums, and Michael Forsyth on bass. With the constraints resulting from the COVID pandemic, the band was forced to have a bit more of a DIY ethic, with William handling the brunt of the songwriting, and recording, while in isolation. This did not stop the rest of the members from contributing where they could and the result is nothing short of a sound that is distinctly their own.
This is a group that takes great pride in its artistry, and it shows in the level of care put into every aspect of its music. It is this dedication that has allowed them to continue to evolve and grow as artists.
They are known for their aggressive live shows juxtaposed with beautifully textured music and thought-provoking lyrics that explore the human experience. With heavy, driving riffs and powerful vocals, Tzarina is poised to become one of the most exciting acts coming up in the Brooklyn area.
Tzarina is a band that is constantly striving to push themselves creatively, and they show no signs of slowing down any time soon. With a new album on the horizon and an ever-growing live show, there is much to be seen and heard from this talented group of musicians. Whether you're a post-hardcore fan or just appreciate great music in general, Tzarina is definitely a band to keep your eye on.
Jordyn Shellhart x Donovan Woods “Search My Name” Out Now
Warner Music Nashville singer/songwriter Jordyn Shellhart is continuing to share her own brand of conversational country with latest release, “Search My Name” featuring Donovan Woods. Listen to “Search My Name” HERE. Watch the lyric video Below.
“Donovan Woods is a dear friend and one of my favorite artists in the world,” Shellhart shares. “When he sent me an early version of the idea for this song, I simply fell in love with it. Social media makes everyone insane, and as it turns out Donovan and I are included in that insanity, so this is a song about that.
“Getting to write and sing a song with Donovan, 10-out-of-10 would highly recommend.”
The airy and uptempo track was written by Shellhart, Ava Suppelsa, Robyn Dell-Unto and Donovan Woods and produced by Cameron Jaymes. The song finds Shellhart and Woods examining what the early blushes of a crush look like in the social media age and the self-doubt we can feel based on our online presence.
The new music follows Shellhart’s recent release “A Nice Thing to Do” featuring Charlie Worsham with Billboard opining the duo possessed “relaxed vocal styles, which bubble atop clean, graceful pop-country production.” These new collaborations come on the heels of a breakout 2023 for the Wyoming native who was named a member of 2024’s CMT Listen Up Class following the release of her cozy Christmas EP, Cross-Legged By The Fireplace, and debut album, Primrose, which garnered critical acclaim on multiple year-end best of lists.
“‘Ethereal country-pop’ is the best way to describe the debut album from Jordyn Shellhart, who writes with vulnerability and potent detail on Primrose,” lauded Stereogum, naming the 12-track project one of the “Best Country Albums of 2023,” while noting it’s “a perfect album for those who dreamt of an acoustic twangier version of Midnights.”
“A collection that offers immense career promise,” boasted Billboard upon its release, with Country Now declaring it “a work of pure artistry that will take listeners on a unique musical journey,” while Nashville Lifestyles observes Shellhart “jumps the line of intriguing new songsmiths with her debut…evocative in style and voice.”
Known for her emotive storytelling and soulful melodies, look for more new music to be released this year. For the latest news and upcoming tour dates visit, jordynshellhart.com and follow along @JordynShellhart on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
About Jordyn Shellhart:
Like a coming-of-age novel chronicling the heroine's passage from childhood to womanhood, singer/songwriter Jordyn Shellhart's 12-track Primrose ventures from joyful to introspective, providing intimate yet vivid glimpses into the Wyoming-native's most formative moments and milestones. Although her first full album for Warner Music Nashville, its refinement and sophistication stems from more than a decade as a signed writer, earning cuts by Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson and Don Williams. Whether asking "Who Are You Mad At," crooning over not the loss of a lover but of their mother in "Tell Your Mother I'm Fine" or the retrospective "Maybe Someday You'll Have A Daughter," Shellhart's Primrose is the first chapter in what is sure to be a storied career.
THE FRONTMEN'S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM ARRIVES TODAY VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE
THE FRONTMEN, three of ‘90s country’s most recognizable voices — Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar; Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas; and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart — today release their self-titled debut album via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The Frontmen is available for streaming and download HERE.
The Frontmen, produced by two-time GRAMMY-nominated Mickey Jack Cones, features nine original songs, as well as three Lonestar, Little Texas and Restless Heart No. 1 hits, re-recorded Frontmen-style. The trio tag team lead vocals throughout.
"It's super cool to release brand new Frontmen music as a full album," says Stewart. "I'm so excited about this music, these songs and how this project represents the three of us so perfectly. Mickey Jack Cones did a magical job capturing Richie, Tim and myself from top to bottom. I can’t wait for the world to hear it and I couldn’t be more proud!"
Original tunes on the project ("Beatles and Eagles," "The Radio Played," "Layin' Low in Mexico," "It Was Always You," "Rattlesnake," "I Need You," "Goodbye Beautiful Goodbye," "Should've Run Out of Angels" and "Left Their Mark") were hand-picked by the trio and Cones. Classic tunes on the album are songs most will instantly recognize: Lonestar's “Amazed (The Frontmen Edition),” Little Texas' “God Blessed Texas (The Frontmen Edition)” and Restless Heart's “I’ll Still Be Loving You (The Frontmen Edition).”
"I feel like a kid on Christmas morning, waiting to unwrap the presents," notes McDonald. "We’ve been anxiously waiting to unwrap this new Frontmen music and share with the world for awhile now. Thanks to everyone involved for help making this dream a reality."
“It feels quite surreal to finally let the world in on what we have been cooking in the kitchen with The Frontmen," adds Rushlow. "For 14 years playing select shows at home and overseas for our men and women in uniform, it's time to see what the world thinks of us! I am more proud of this record with Larry and Richie than any music I have ever been involved in making. Mickey Jack Cones is a true believer who totally knew where to navigate this new sound and yet still be reminiscent of our past successes. We are so grateful to Jon Loba and his team at BMG Nashville for this opportunity. Let's GO!"
About The Frontmen:
The Frontmen features three singers who were THE voices of three of the top country bands of the '90s: Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar, Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas, and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart. From their rave review performances around the globe for our troops, to casinos, fairs and corporate events, to their globally televised performance on the steps of the hallowed Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, The Frontmen are making their mark on the country music scene. Stewart, Rushlow and McDonald have collectively sold over 30 million records and had over 30 major hits between them. They have a chemistry and brotherhood seldom matched, and they have logged the travel miles to prove it, wowing audiences around the globe with their brand of highly successful intimate unplugged shows. Powerhouse hits performed by The Frontmen include Restless Heart classics, “The Bluest Eyes in Texas,” “That Rock Won’t Roll,” “I’ll Still Be Loving You” and “Why Does It Have to Be (Wrong or Right)." Lonestar smashes such as “Amazed,” “Front Porch Looking In,” and “I’m Already There,” plus Little Texas hits including “God Blessed Texas,” “Amy’s Back in Austin,” and “What Might Have Been.” These songs and many others included in their shows are the soundtrack of a generation. With their combined vocal and instrumental talents, The Frontmen deliver a high-energy show packed with fan-favorites from their three award-winning and critically acclaimed bands. The Frontmen’s debut self-titled album, THE FRONTMEN (available via BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville), brings the three iconic voices to the forefront for the first time. The twelve-track album, produced by two-time GRAMMY-nominated Mickey Jack Cones, features nine original songs, as well as three Lonestar, Little Texas and Restless Heart No. 1 hits, re-recorded Frontmen-style. The trio tag team lead vocals throughout.
For more information, visit thefrontmenlive.com.
Jenna Paulette Announces Deluxe Album, ‘The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe,’ Out March 29
Jenna Paulette stepped inside the Grand Ole Opry circle Wednesday (March 20) for the first time since making her debut in August 2023. Donning her signature cowgirl hat and a white flowing dress, the Texas cowgirl was at home on the hallowed stage and beaming from the excitement of the year ahead; having announced the upcoming release of her deluxe album, The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe, from her dressing room backstage just moments prior.
The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe is due March 29 via Leo33. Pre-save the album HERE.
In a video released to Instagram, Paulette addressed her fans, sharing, “I wore this dress tonight because it is from ‘The Girl I Was’ music video, and we are releasing a deluxe version of the record called The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe. It’s going to be a bridge between what is coming in new music and what you’ve heard on the record; some reimagined versions of some of your favorite songs and a very raw version of ‘The Girl I Was.’ I hope y’all love it.”
A celebration of the project that led Paulette to embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption following a toxic relationship, The Girl I Was: Red Dirt Deluxe is produced by Will Bundy. Alongside the 16 original tracks fans have streamed nearly 32 million times, the deluxe will also feature four reimagined renditions of fan-favorites “Anywhere the Wind Blows,” “Slow Drawl,” “Country in the Girl” and “The Girl I Was.”
Paulette made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Aug. 18, 2023 performing “Country In The Girl” and “The Girl I Was” off her debut album, The Girl I Was. Upon the project’s March 2023 release, Paulette swiftly earned critical acclaim from People Magazine, Grammy.com and more. Additionally, Paulette has been named an Apple Music Country Riser of the Month as well as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country.
Paulette is currently on the road with Aaron Watson as part of his The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour and recently performed the National Anthem at both the National Finals Rodeo and The American Rodeo. For more information on new music and upcoming shows, visit jennapaulette.com or follow @JennaPaulette on all social platforms.
About Jenna Paulette:
A CMT Next Women of Country in 2022 and Apple Music’s Country Riser of the Month for March 2023, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette — a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life — is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 60+ No. 1 tunes under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker and most recently Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman and Ranch Water.
Her debut album The Girl I Was, is available now, showcasing Paulette’s finely calibrated blend of toughness and sensitivity in tracks like “Country In The Girl” and “Pretty Ugly.” Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Grammy.comremarked it as “transformative,” noting “fuses the sounds of Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain't No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’ Paulette continued to spotlight her authentic western lifestyle, performing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo, making her Grand Ole Opry Debut and performing in multiple festivals including CMA Fest. As Paulette readies her sophomore album in 2024, she recently signed with independent label Leo33. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.
Kenny Chesney's BORN Is Here; 15 Songs, "Sunday TODAY" & A Lotta No Shoes Nation
Four years... songs camps... good friends... crazy great musicians... new collaborators... writing songs to distill life, making music for all the reasons. Kenny Chesney didn’t see it coming, didn’t set out to make an album. Instead, he’s spent the time since the world shut down playing music with friends, scraping bits of life into lyrics and melodies, listening to songs he loved and recording when the moment struck with longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon. After all that, BORN is born.
“I can’t call it a process, because we never set out to make a record, just explore songs and moments for the sake of music,” Chesney offers. “All of sudden, time had passed and somehow we had all these songs that looked like different pieces of who I – and just about everyone in No Shoes Nation, too – am.
“It wasn’t a master plan. There was no theme we’re singing about that holds it together. But if you listen to all 15 songs, you’ll get the high energy fun, chasing adventures, don’t let people get you down piece and you’ll get the more reflective thinking about someone who’s died, the person you know you shouldn’t call emotions that have always been in the music, too.”
Whether the rush of “Just To Say We Did,” the chasing adventure “One More Sunset,” the sweeping drama of “One Lonely Island,” or the naughty no-strings delight of “Guilty Pleasure,” as well as the driving “Long Gone” and chilled philosophizing of “This Too Shall Pass,” BORN offers a bunch of feel good to make a crazy world feel better. On the other end of the spectrum, Chesney gets contemplative with “Come Here, Go Away,” the passage of time healer “The Way I Love You Now,” the pensive female freedom of “Top Down” and the album closing toast to those who’ve passed away “Wherever You Are Tonight.”
“Making music to make music, suddenly there’s room for a few road trip songs like ‘One More Sunset’ or ‘Just To Say We Did,’ songs that sound like me and my buddies growing up,” says the eight-time Entertainer of the Year. “And you don’t worry as much about having a few songs that are more introspective, or looking at the tough spots of letting go like ‘Thinkin’ Bout’ and ‘Come Here, Go Away,’ which everyone’s lived through.
“When you listen to ‘Born,’ there’s a whole lot of truth about living, life, the big questions and what we’re all trying to experience. That banjo out front really throws you into the song, which feels great. I love a lyric that throws out all the options, but it never actually tells you what to do. Here it comes down to one existential truth, no matter who you are or what you’re chasing: ‘one thing’s for certain, we’ve all been living since the day we were born.’”
After all these months, No Shoes Nation can finally unpack all the moods and moments that make BORN Chesney’s most far-reaching album to date. With “Take Her Home” cresting the Top 10, three layers of rehearsals under way for the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour and Chesney on “Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist” this weekend, the time has arrived for new music to set the tone for another summer of tailgates and stadiums for No Shoes Nation.
Photo Credit: Allister Ann
MASTIFF's new album 'Deprecipice' out now!
Everything Mastiff does is in the name of intensity. Since forming amid the misery of Kingston-upon-Hull in 2013, the five-piece have crashed extreme metal, sludge and hardcore together to create the most brutal sonic onslaughts possible all in the name of keeping their music fresh, raw and seething.
Signing to MNRK Heavy three years ago, Mastiff’s commitment to blunt-force aggression remains untempered. Their 2021 album, Leave Me The Ashes Of The Earth, was described by Blabbermouth’s Dom Lawson as a “horrifying slab of disgust” and “a sustained scream in the face of uncontrollable madness”. Now comes its long-anticipated follow-up: Depricipice – an album that, somehow, smacks even harder than anything this band have unchained before produced by longtime collaborator Joe Clayton (Wallowing, Ithaca, Tuskar) at Manchester’s No Studio.
“We’ve gone quite a lot towards a hardcore sound,” says Hodge. “Where the last one was more death metal, this one’s a lot more staccato: a lot more defined, riff-wise.”
Unlike so many of their extreme metal peers right now, though, Mastiff didn’t source this rejuvenated savagery from the anxieties and frustrations of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the lockdowns ended and real life started to resume in 2021 and 2022, Hodge and Lee noticed the spirits of the world around them lifting. Feelings of trauma and isolation were beginning to enter people’s rear-view mirrors – and it was an overcoming that the duo couldn’t relate to. Lee was mourning the loss of his mother, while Hodge realised he was still grieving over the death of his five-day-old son, Isaac, in 2010.
“The album’s called Deprecipice, and that pretty much sums up where me and James were when we wrote it,” says the singer. “We were both standing back on the edge of a depressive void.”
Bite Radius” begins Deprecipice in particularly apoplectic form. There’s no fancy buildup to its attack of hard-edged guitar chords and skull-rattling snares, and that rampage is quickly joined by Hodge’s incensed, mic-distorting snarls. Imagine Mastodon recording music on the most aggravating day of their lives and you begin to understand the impact Mastiff bring.
Deprecipice’s hardcore edge barges in through a series of unrepentant breakdowns, from “Bite Radius” to the cataclysmic drop at the end of “Everything Is Ending”. Afterwards, the scurrying punk drums of “Skin Stripper”, the choking atmosphere of “Cut Throat” (featuring US noise/doom brutes Primitive Man) and the immense wall of guitars during “Serrated” find new ways to make unflinching audial violence feel compelling throughout.
With Deprecipice, Mastiff have made a magnum opus that bleeds with genuine pain.
Greyhaven Sign to Solid State, Announce "Stereo Grief" EP+ Share "The Welcome Party" — WATCH
GREYHAVEN — Brent Mills [vocals], Nick Spencer [guitar], Johnny Muench [bass], and Ethan Spray [drums] — have signed to Solid State Records.
The band will release the Stereo Grief EP on April 12. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band is sharing the video for the single "The Welcome Party." Watch it below.
It's a rager with lots of forward-thinking, noodly riffs, and sonic twists and turns that will leave your head spinning in the best possible way.
"It's a classic Greyhaven song, but I think we've figured out what that means and how to do that the best way possible, while still exploring new things," says Mills about "The Welcome Party." He continues, "This is the first time I've tried to tackle a central concept throughout a release. This song, and the EP as a whole, really deal with framing life and death...If these songs can build a house, this is the first knock at the front door."
Further expanding on the EP, which takes inspiration from the classic short story And He Built A Crooked House by Robert A. Heinlein, Mills states,"The EP is a loose story of someone navigating existential fear relating to all life and all death on a grand scale through a multi-dimensional lens. I was inspired by a short story I read while we were tracking that sort of serves as a backdrop for what's going on in the lyrics. Overall, I feel like this is the best material we've written so far and it's only hinting at where we're going. We couldn't be more excited to release it with a new team behind us."
He continues, "On the EP, this character is traveling through a house where he watches all of these versions of himself. He experiences good and bad moments as well as regret. I struggle with a lot of anxiety and depression. I'm always thinking, 'I wish I could've done that differently.' By looking through the lens of a person who has access to every variation of life, the project is a way to process a really depressive episode. It leads to acceptance though."
Greyhaven have magnified the scope of heavy music since emerging in 2013. The group transfixed audiences with Empty Black [2018] and This Bright and Beautiful World [2022], gathering streams in the tens of millions. Beyond praise from Revolver, KERRANG!, and more, New Noise Magazine professed, "Greyhaven have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the post-hardcore and the heavy music scene at large with their latest release," and Blabbermouth applauded how "musicianship and eloquence are apparent." Throughout 2023, they assembled what would become Stereo Grief with producer Will Putney [Body Count, Norma Jean, Every Time I Die].
Greyhaven are also embarking on a North American tour this spring with Better Lovers. All dates are below.
GREYHAVEN ON TOUR:
WITH BETTER LOVERS, SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY, + FOREIGN HANDS:
4/18 — Indianapolis, IN — Old National Centre
4/19 — St. Louis, MO — Off Broadway
4/20 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
4/22 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
4/23 — Tucson, AZ — 191 Toole
4/24 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
4/29 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
4/30 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
5/2 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
5/3 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/4 — Vancouver, Canada — Rickshaw Theatre
5/6 — Edmonton, Canada — The Starlite Room
5/7 — Calgary, Canada — Dickens
5/9 — Winnipeg, Canada — Exchange Event Centre
5/10 — Fargo, ND — The Aquarium
5/11 — Minneapolis, MN — Fine Line
5/12 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre
5/14 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Pyramid Scheme
5/15 — Columbus, OH — The KING of CLUBS
5/16 — London, Canada — London Music Hall
PHOTO CREDIT: Errick Easterday (@easterxdaily)
FLAT BLACK Drop "NOTHING TO SOME" Feat. Corey Taylor — WATCH
Guitarist Jason Hook introduced his new band FLAT BLACK last year.
The former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist teamed up with a trio of young and talented musicians and signed with Fearless Records for its debut album, the details of which are TBA. The album, produced by Hook and Chris Collier (Korn), was recorded at both Hook's home studio and The Hideout.
Today, the band has shared a fierce and fiery new single with "NOTHING TO SOME," featuring a vocal cameo from Slipknot's Corey Taylor.
Watch the lyric video and listen to the song below.
"NOTHING TO SOME" is a rager that is destined to land on year-end "best of" lists and in repeat rotation in your preferred music listening service. Bolstered by anthemic riffs, battering ram percussion, and full on rhythmic thrust, Taylor's vicious vocals sound as though he gargled with razor blades and battery acid before spewing his parts, and it's a beautiful thing. All of that, combined with a classic metallic influence that is threaded through the song, makes "Nothing to Some" a seriously definitive moment for Flat Black.
"'NOTHING TO SOME' features the brutal and unapologetic Corey Taylor," Hook says. "This guy is a bottomless pit of creativity and delivered a vocal that perfectly matched what I wanted for this track. The guitar solo is unique on the album in the way that I let it rip with no rhythm guitars underneath. Now that I'm in a one-guitar band, I could strip it down and let it be as raw as Corey is on the vocal track. I remember hammering out live takes with Rob pounding away next to me. It was inspiring."
ABOUT FLAT BLACK:
"I feel like FLAT BLACK is a secret I've been keeping for three years," Hook says. "It's finally time to unleash this band on the world. I'm grateful to Sully from Godsmack for giving us the chance to get out on the road and play for such an amazing group of fans."
Despite having reached a commercial summit with his prior band, thanks to multiple platinum certifications, sold-out arena shows, and a string of No. 1 singles, Hook remains as hungry for musical blood and thunder as the day he first picked up a guitar at the age of six. He is eager to not only replicate but to surpass his past successes with his new band.
Having left his prior band in February 2020, which was right before COVID-19 put the entire world on pause, Hook wanted to assume creative control and let his musical free spirit soar in a project that was truly his. He opted to gamble on himself. With great risk comes great reward and the decision to form FLAT BLACK clearly worked out in his favor.
"As a musician, I crave freedom and I wasn't ready to stop creating," Hook shares.
"Life is short," he continues. "We all want to feel satisfied and happy with what we are trying to accomplish in life."
The pandemic shutdown allowed him the opportunity to assemble the right musicians and carefully craft their debut album. FLAT BLACK are armed with an arsenal of riffs that'll rattle your teeth loose from your gums, stadium-sized hooks, arena-ready anthems, and choruses that are guaranteed to touch a nerve. All of those factors combined make FLAT BLACK poised for success.
The origin stories of the rest of the players are indicative of a lifelong love of music and plenty of road-worn experience. The desire to play courses through their veins and propels them forward, which is why they all meshed so well with Hook.
Singer Wes Horton was introduced to music at age 13, thanks to his sister and Guitar Hero. He honed his vocal chops by playing in local bands and making online videos. Various music industry friends and acquaintances would become the connective tissue between himself and Hook. Horton knew he wanted to be a frontman, and FLAT BLACK afforded him that opportunity. Wes loves the fact that his bandmates prioritize songcraft — and that allows him to be the singer he has always wanted to be.
Bassist Nick Diltz, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, is the son of a legendary rock music photographer who brought him to concerts during his formative years. He recalls being inspired by watching a VHS video of U2 performing at legendary venue Red Rocks. Seeing fans clamoring for a piece of Bono in the footage is a vision that never left his head. This first exposure to the power of a true rock icon solidified Nick's destiny as a live performer.
Drummer Rob Pierce hails from Nashville, aka Music City. His dad was a race car driver and his grandfather was a pastor. He grew up racing go karts and at first, wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps until he joined the fourth grade band and was bitten by the music bug. He chose the snare drum over the saxophone and from that moment on, music was the only thing that mattered. Rob got his first drum kit at age 11, which he set up in his dad's car shop. He learned to play his instrument next to 1,000 horsepower engines, which influences his highly energetic style to this day.The chemistry between the players in FLAT BLACK is palpable. And while FLAT BLACK's songs are built to take up real estate in the brains of fans for weeks at a time, the true nature of the band's material is meant to be experienced live. FLAT BLACK are now ready to hit the road and bring these brutal bangers to the masses live and in the flesh.
FLAT BLACK ARE:
Jason Hook — Guitar
Wes Horton — Vocals
Rob Pierce — Drums
Nicholas Diltz — Bass
Extortionist Unleash New Single + Music Video "Dissociate" via Unique Leader Records
Heavy metal mainstays Extortionist have today released their latest banger "Dissociate" and the accompanying visualizer (via Unique Leader Records). The track can be found on the band's forthcoming full-length album 'Devoid of Love & Light' out on Friday, May 18. Speaking about the track, vocalist Ben Hoagland shared:
"'Dissociate' has a self explanatory title in regards to the meaning of the song but it is a very real & honest representation of what I frequently struggle with on a daily basis. Not only does it touch base on the struggles of “dissociation” but also the effect that my way of being has had on my personal relationships & those around me."
Prior to today, the band released the titular album title track "Devoid of Love & Light". Stream "Dissociate" here, watch the visualizer below, and pre-save 'Devoid of Love & Light' here.
Extortionist are gearing up for their upcoming run with Born of Osiris, Attila, Traitors, and Not Enough Space on The Angels & Villains Tour kicking off on April 12. For ticket information, please click here.
The Angels & Villains Tour USA 2024:
4/12 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
4/13 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s Entertainment Center
4/14 - Columbus, OH @ King of Clubs
4/15 - Buffalo, NY @ Iron Works
4/16 - New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground
4/18 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (Upstairs)
4/19 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Brooklyn Monarch
4/20 - Reading, PA @ Reverb
4/21 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
4/23 - Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry
4/24 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
4/25 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
4/26 - Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
4/27 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz
4/29 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theater
5/01 - Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
5/03 - Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th St. Collective
5/04 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
5/05 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
5/07 - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
5/08 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
5/09 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
5/10 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
5/11 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
5/12 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
5/14 - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
5/15 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
5/17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
5/18 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
5/20 - St. Lous, MO @ Red Flag
5/21 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
5/22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
5/23 - Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theater
5/24 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II
5/25 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
5/26 - Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
Band names go a long way in helping paint a figurative picture in the listener's mind of what to expect before one ever hits “play.” When it comes to Extortionist, you think crime—you think gritty, raw, merciless and unsavory and maybe, just maybe, a little sprinkling of suaveness. When it comes to the Pacific Northwest’s resident moshslingers, those premonitions from their name are exactly what you get. As a band who have proven themselves exemplary at styles of heavy music ranging from downtempo deathcore to grunge-tinted metal, Extortionist are more than just a jack-of-all-trades; they’re masters. Utilizing bold, roaring guitars overtop crushing, steamrolling percussion and vocals that run the gamut from guttural to grating, pitched singing and topped off with—you guessed it—a now-infamous dodgeball-smack snare, Extortionist have proven that not only are they incredible at what they do, they’re a band that the heavy scene just can’t go without.
Emerging from the relatively understated pastures and prairies of Coeur d’Alene in early 2013, to say Extortionist have been on a journey since their inception would be an understatement. With "The Black Sheep" instantly earning them notoriety with its combination of feral grooves and eviscerating breakdowns, Extortionist proved themselves early on as prodigal masters of all things punishingly heavy. As the band grew and gained more experience on the road in light of the success of their debut EP, their style and dynamic grew as well. After nearly four years of touring and writing, Extortionist would unleash 'The Decline' in 2017, a band that saw their breed of brutalizing deathcore hybridized with riff-heavy metalcore and more introspective lyrics that tackled suicidal ideation and substance abuse. 'The Decline' was met with immense critical praise and continued to open up larger opportunities for the Northwestern act, ultimately earning them multiple co-headlining tours from coast to coast, and a spot on Stay Sick Records, alongside other up-and-coming heavyweights like SPITE and Bodysnatcher. Barely a year and a half after their signing, the band announced their sophomore full-length release, 'Sever the Cord', which saw them experimenting with the inclusion of grunge and alternative influences, adding even more depth and grit to their dynamic. Their sophomore album earned them not only critical acclaim, but nationwide tours alongside The Browning, Betraying the Martyrs, Lorna Shore and First Blood. 'Sever the Cord' was followed shortly thereafter by an eponymous EP which saw them diving deeper into a more exploratory realm of metalcore, colliding ferocious riffs into moments of warm, nostalgic melody. While their self-titled release was widely heralded as the band’s strongest work to date, was declared their Swan Song, as in the weeks that followed towards the back-end of Summer 2019, Extortionist announced their dissolution.
That isn’t the end of Extortionist’s story, however. As 2019 gave way into 2020 and the chaotic months that followed, the heavy music community felt the band’s absence all too strongly. In the early months of 2021, Extortionist announced their return with a series of shows in Spokane, Washington alongside AVOID and Seconds Ago as well as a new single, “Once More in Torment”. Once more highlighting the seamless blend of raunchy aggression and groove-heavy catchiness that only Extortionist can provide, the band’s comeback track is a strong reminder of just how missed they were throughout their nearly two-year absence. Frontman and founding member Benjamin Hoagland states “This is the best place we’ve ever been in as a band...Extortionist lives, and we’re here to stay.” Indeed, with a full-length record in the works and a ferocious return to live performance already underway, it would seem that Exortionist’s relative break was only a brief moment with which to collect themselves before reasserting their dominance over the contemporary metalcore scene. - Connor Welsh
Sweden's THEN COMES SILENCE presents 'Like a Hammer', a dark rich taste of seventh album 'Trickery'
"Then Comes Silence are everything a band should be - good tunes, good playing and singing, and good looking. Their songs are ear-worms, once heard difficult to forget, as catchy as gonorrhea but far better for your health" ~ Wayne Hussey
”I can see them being huge” ~ Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)
"Capturing the alluring intersection of 1980s Post-Punk, New Wave and College Rock in one fell swoop, this music feels organic and fresh, with ample drive, clever songwriting and a killer melody, along with crisp production" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Truly love it" ~ She Past Away
"Hellacopters of Gothic Rock" ~ Jyrki 69 (The 69 Eyes)
"The only band that have been voted in as album of the month three times!" ( 'Blood' in 2017 / 'Machine' in 2020 / 'Hunger' in 2022) ~ Sonic Seducer Magazine
Sweden's Then Comes Silence bring a new serving of their infectious post-punk with their new 'Like a Hammer' single. Arriving hot on the trail of the lead track ‘Ride or Die’, the band bring us one step closer to the release of their seventh album ‘Trickery’, forthcoming via Metropolis Records.
Based in Stockholm, Then Comes Silence was founded by Alex Svenson in 2012, originally inspired by frequent touring with A Place To Bury Strangers and an attraction to horror and the occult. Today he is joined by drummer Jonas Franssonand Hugo Zombie (Los Carniceros del Norte) on guitar.
"‘Like a Hammer’ was the first song written for ‘Trickery’ a little more than a year ago. There is a tradition based on an inside joke when I write and we record. Every album has an ABBA moment and a Ramones moment or a Judas Priest moment. A melody, a riff, a drum beat or a whole part that has something familiar with the mentioned artists. ‘Like a Hammer’ was pointed out as the ABBA moment in this album by Jonas the drummer," explains Alex Svenson.
"On the cover of the album, there’s a picture of a band custom made, upside down Ace of Spades with three drops of blood. 'Like a Hammer' is the only song with that graphic theme mentioned in the lyrics. We celebrate the community we live and work in. It's like a garden with plants, flowers and trees. Don't forget to water it in dry season."
Recorded by Jörgen Wall (Jay-Jay Johanson, The Hellacopters) over three days at Stockholm's Kapsylen Studio and mixed by Tom van Heesch (Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Backyard Babies), this album was mastered by Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers (Rammstein, Amaranthe, Ville Valo, The Rasmus, Apocalyptica).
This album celebrates friendship, unity and the feeling of belonging to a group, a tribe. Being a part of what most people would call the goth and post-punk community is, according to the band, a great privilege. Of course, there are dark sides to everything, but after being on the road and meeting people from the music scene for so many years, the band have experienced a caring and welcoming community.
Following up their 2022 album 'Hunger', released via Nexilis Records / Schubert Music (Europe) and Metropolis Records (North America), these sessions capture the heart and essence of alternative rock. With electronic elements essential to the new recordings, 'Trickery' is also a salute to punk music, to which Then Comes Silence traces their roots.
After debuting with their eponymous album in 2012, Then Comes Silence put out two more albums before releasing 'Blood' via Nuclear Blast in 2016. Their subsequent 'Machine' album was jointly released via Oblivion/SPV and Metropolis Records in 2020.
Then Comes Silence has toured and played live with The Fields of the Nephilim, The Chameleons, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Bellwether Syndicate and Vision Video, as well as performing at Wave Gotik Treffen, M'era Luna, Amphi Festival, Castle Party and W-Festival.
As of March 22, 'Like a Hammer' is out everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where 'Ride or Die' can also be found. On April 5, the 'Trickery' album will be released on vinyl and CD, as well as digitally. From late April through May, Then Comes Silence hits the road for an extensive North American tour with Vision Video with tickets available now.
CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Alex Svenson
Published by HaHa Musikförlag
Alex Svenson - vocals, bass, synthesizer
Jonas Fransson - drums
Hugo Zombie - guitar
'Like a Hammer' video directed by Johnny Nattsjö & D.K. Griftegaard
'Ride or Die' video directed by Gözde Duzer & Then Comes Silence
From 'Trickery' album, released via Metropolis Records
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BEWITCHER Unveils New Music Video for "Our Lady of Speed," Announces Tour with UADA
Black magick metal masters Bewitcher are now unveiling the official music video for the track "Our Lady of Speed!" The clip captures the trio's blistering and relentless live performance, for which fans can experience in the flesh during Bewitcher's upcoming U.S. tour in support of their fellow Portland-based occultists, UADA. Directed and edited by Nate Souza, the clip was shot in front of a SOULED OUT hometown crowd and can be found below.
Bewitcher bassist and backing vocalist A. Magus comments, “Have ya missed us yet? After taking a much needed break, we're fucking stoked to return from crypt and lay waste to the stages of Europe and North America this spring. We've been sharpening our knives and preparing a very special evening for those in attendance...see you all very soon!"
"Our Lady of Speed" is taken from the band's recently released rarities and B-sides album, 'Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel,' a massive 17-track compilation of Bewitcher original demo recordings, including rare and previously unreleased material, all remastered as well as two brand new studio tracks. The record is now available worldwide on available as Standard CD Jewelcase, Ltd. Gatefold white 2LP, and Digital album. Stream, order, or download it HERE.
Prior to the run with UADA, the band will be conquering Europe, which kicks off next week in Spain! Bewitcher will then also be performing throughout California and Mexico. The full itinerary can be found below!
BEWITCHER Live Dates:
MANIFESTING DARKNESS - Europe 2024
26.03.24 (ES) Gasteiz / Vitoria @ Urban Rock Concept
27.03.24 (ES) Santander @ Rock Beer The New
28.03.24 (ES) Gijón @ Sala Tizón
29.03.24 (ES) Virgo @ Pub Transylvania
30.03.24 (ES) Madrid @ Sala Silikona
31.03.24 (ES) Barcelona @ Sala Upload
02.04.24 (FR) Balma @ L'Engrenage
03.04.24 (CH) Meyrin @ Undertown
04.04.24 (CH) Basel @ Hirscheneck
05.04.24 (AT) Innsbruck @ PMK
06.04.24 (DE) Selb @ Rockclub Nordbayern
07.04.24 (DE) Karlsruhe @ Alte Hackerei
09.04.24 (DE) Düsseldorf @ Pitcher
10.04.24 (BE) Liège @ La Zone
11.04.24 (DE) Hamburg @ Bambi Galore
13.04.24 (NL) Eindhoven @ Welcome To Hell Fest / Effenaar
14.04.24 (FR) Paris @ Le Klub
Headlining California + Mexico Dates:
05/04: Berkeley, CA @ Omega Fest 24
05/05: Hollywood, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood
05/07: Mexicali (MX) @ Malgro Cervecería & Tap Room
05/08: Morelia (MX) @ Cactux Espacio Cultural
05/09: Guadalajara (MX) @ Foro Independencia
05/10: Mexico City (MX) @ La Mezcalli
05/11: León de los Aldama (MX) @ La Cadena del Rock
THE SHADOWS RETURN TOUR w/ UADA
05/14: Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High
05/15: Denver, CO @ HQ (w/ Exhumed)
05/16: Des Moines, IA @ Lefty's
05/17: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
05/20: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary (w/ Stabbing)
05/22: Nashville, TN @ Vinyl Lounge
05/23: Dallas, TX @ RBC
05/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
05/25: Phoenix, AZ @ Pub Rock
05/27: Las Vegas, NV @ Usual Place
05/28: Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Midtown
Since their formation in 2013, Bewitcher has seen their signature “Black Magick Metal” sound go from humble beginnings to new heights of creativity and wild anthemic fervor. A small collection of long out-of-print demo tapes kicked off what has proven to be an enduring line of ripping studio albums, singles and EPs. They have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy live shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.
Now, as the band reaches a new crucial milestone, they are taking a moment to look back on a
decade of diabolic speed and sorcery. Their latest offering, ”Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel“, is a massive 17-track compilation of Bewitcher’s original demo recordings, including rare and previously unreleased material, all remastered as well as two brand new studio tracks. Released November 17 on all formats, including a stacked double LP version, it is a compelling retrospective on the earliest days of this rising force in the world of heavy metal.
Line-Up:
M. von Bewitcher – vox & guitars
A. Hunter – drums & percussion
A. Magus – bass guitar & backing vox
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Indie rock trio Onceweresixty presents vibrant new album 'Loco Sunset Boulevard / Ghetto Blast Noise Machine'
"Riveting, full of youthful energy, Pills is an upbeat offering with and infectious beat and memorable arrangement. This, mixed with the sometimes wistful sometimes melancholic rock found elsewhere on the album, shows Onceweresixty’s ability to strike a good balance in the 8 tracks offered" ~ The Spill Magazine
"The majority of LSB/GBNM is drawn from their roots from indie in the 2000s, a languid indie now given a harder edge that reflects current times. Their laidback style is very heady as all the instruments swirl around in a dreamy miasma" ~ Joyzine
Indie rock trio Onceweresixty are back with the album 'Loco Sunset Boulevard / Ghetto Blast Noise Machine', created over a period of three years at Villa Albrizzi Marini, a magical place in the Venice countryside hills en route to the Alps. Having set up their studio on this 1400-villa property, owned by the Armenian Church, finally they can present this 8-track album (structured in two parts as a double EP).
The album is being released on CD and vinyl by Uglydog Records, together with Beautiful Losers and PrettyOK Records. Earlier, the band teased the lead track 'Don't Get Stuck' and latest single 'Pills', an adrenaline-infused song about the misguided use and abuse of psychotropic “medicine”.
Founded by Marco Lorenzoni (guitars, vocals and keyboards) and Luca Sella (drums, guitar and vocals), the duo began collaborating in 2001. Moving on from their original band MR60, they relaunched onto the music scene as Onceweresixty in 2018 after a 10-year hiatus, rounded out by the addition of Enrico Grando (keyboards and saxophone) shortly after their 2021 album 'The Flood'.
Marco Lorenzoni explains, "The Villa - an ongoing project of urban regeneration via art activism - is absolutely inspiring and amazing, and we’re glad to be part of it. Onceweresixty and our own label Uglydog Records have always been at the forefront of promoting the arts, supporting artists and creating social connections. This is our little Warhol Factory in the countryside."
Onceweresixty draws their roots back to an ancient tale about the ghost of a beatnik biker living in a broken toy keyboard. "Sometimes he takes control of our minds and makes us play strange weird songs," says Lorenzoni, who continues to tell the tale of the band's origin.
Exploring new musical territory, while still paying homage the sonic ghosts of such artists as Belle & Sebastian, Pavement, Morphine, Low, Herman Dune, Silver Jews and The Velvet Underground, the band's indie dream of the early 2000s ultimately gave way to colder and leaner sounds, better reflecting the current times.
As of March 22, the double EP 'Loco Sunset Boulevard / Ghetto Blast Noise Machine' will be available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where it may also be obtained on vinyl and CD.
CREDITS
Music written by M.Lorenzoni, L. Sella, E. Grando
Lyrics written by M. Lorenzoni
Marco Lorenzoni - guitars, vocals & keyboards
Luca Sella - drums, guitar & vocals
Enrico Grando - keyboards, vocals & saxophone
Recorded and produced by Onceweresixty at VAMpires! Room
Mixed by Mauro Martinuz at Bottega Sonora
Mastered by Federico Pelle at Basement Studio
Cover artwork by Freddy Mason
Studio photos of Onceweresixty by Ilaria Baggio
Live photos of Onceweresixty by Veronica Bassani and Freddy Mason
This record is dedicated to Loco, who was known to be a good dog, and Enrico Pese, who was known to be a good guy
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New music from Turin!
UK Heavyweights of Misery, the intense & visceral TURIN (formerly This Is Turin) , announce their new album The Unforgiving Reality In Nothing, an unflinching glimpse into the harsh realities of what it means to be human, mental health, the loss of faith and struggling to let go of trauma in a desperate attempt to find yourself.
TURIN says, “As well as it being an acronym for TURIN it's been at the heart of this album's concept for all the lyrics. All five of us have been in situations where we act like nothing's wrong or bothering us, the reality of doing that is unforgiving. It harms us. It can impact those around us and often the reality of the situation doesn't change until we speak up and look for support. In some cases, forgiveness. We wrote this song at the tail end of the COVID lockdown in the UK as a way for us to reinvent our sound and push forward with whatever the next stage of this band would be, what came from it was a new album and a new drive to evolve what we have"
New single Loss is a self-reflective view of losing a fundamental part of yourself that made you human. Clawing at the hope of being saved through any means but being ultimately abandoned with the video being shot when fellow MNRK Heavy label mate Travis Worland (Enterprise Earth) was touring the UK on their recent UK & EU tour with Suffocation.
The band worked with one of the UK’s finest heavy metal producers & multiple Heavy Music Awards nominee Lewis Johns ( Loathe, Rolo Tomassi, Ithaca, Employed To Serve, Svalbard, Conjurer, Pupil Slicer) creating a milestone in the bands long history in the metal scene, a pure evolution of their sound and writing ability to define a new chapter for UK Deathcore.
Berlin postpunk duo CIRCOLO VIZIOSO presents angst-filled title track from their debut album 'Verrückt'. Watch !
"From Sonic Youth, The Black Angels to Fugazi and Nirvana, this is a band who wears their inspirations on their sleeves, blending these in a fascinating way. Raw and visceral, Circolo Vizioso makes for a highly recommended listen, presenting groundbreaking music with a signature sound" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Hailstorm distortion... that great feel like it has its own time signature; speeding up and slowing down depending on their anger levels or the nervous urgency that bubbles to the surface. It sounds fresh and in the moment, in part due to it being written in a little over an hour" ~ Joyzine
"Cathartic, a taste of the actual sound of the grassroots music makers, a reminder of just how false the world we are offered through advertising, media, marketing, branding... A timely, sonic wake-up call" ~ Big Takeover Magazine
After much fanfare over the past few month, German-Italian post-punk duo Circolo Vizioso presents the title track from their debut album 'Verrückt', the latest audio-visual offering from this invigorating collection of tracks. Earlier, the band presented the singles 'Walls', written in outrage over the Russian invasion in Ukraine, and 'Choppy', a high-octane song spawned from a bout of depression brought on by a failed love story.
Hailing from Berlin, Circolo Vizioso is made up of Tony Scafidi (guitar, bass, drum, hi-hat, vocals) and Paul Geigerzaehler (violin, snare drum, vocals). The band plays abrasive, groovy punk music that is influenced by the sound of 1990s New York, Chicago and Washington (i.e. Fugazi, Blonde Redhead and Sonic Youth), as well as the sound of early 80's-90's Eastern German and Eastern European punk bands like Dezerter, Sandow and Schleimkeim.
"This song asks the question of whether it might be possible to not lose one's mind while watching the world become more and more dystopian. There is no answer in this song, just as there seems to be no answer for a lot of questions of our time," says Paul Geigerzaehler.
"This song is about someone loosing his mind to an even crazier world, which keeps on spinning around them with no apparent sense left to interpret it. The video concept is simple , another anonymous person lacking interactive skills, using people and the space and time around them almost as disposable objects at a whim, apparently not even taking any real satisfaction out of it, if only to prove to themselves that they are still alive. A prove of reality based not on connection with the others but based on disposing of the others embodying therefore social Dystopia and Alienation in flesh and blood," says Tony Scafidi.
"In the end, by changing things around and involving the actors in decision-making regarding the script, we ultimately got an interesting and cooler video than we had in mind in the first place. It took Clement almost a year to get the video mounted and edited with me having to chase him by any possible mean of communication, including messenger pigeons and telepathic powers performed by Mexican sorcerers. But, in the end, he pulled it off, memorably giving us such a smooth and cool video! Thanks to our friends! Everyone was great"
Arriving four years after releasing their 5-track 'Isolation' EP (2020), 'Verrückt' offers a powerful taste of high-intensity, lyric-driven post-punk, created mainly with electric violin, guitar and drums.
Formed in March 2020 on a balcony in Friedrichshain, Berlin during the first Covid-19 lock-down, Circolo Vizioso was born as an attempt to keep art and music alive and to provide support to their neighbours during a time when no concerts were happening and no cinemas, museums or galleries were open. Circolo Vizioso is these artists' attempt to resist the isolation and the lack of social and human contact, as well as the hunger for music and art during this unusual time.
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The full 'Verrückt' album is out now, available from fine music platforms, such as Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Circolo Vizioso's Paul Geigerzaehler has also just released his solo album 'KAPUTT' as a Bandcamp exclusive.
CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by Paul Geigerzaehler and Tony Scafidi
Tony Scafidi - guitar, bass, drum, hi-hat, vocals
Paul Geigerzaehler - violin, snare drum, vocals
Audrey Quillons - backing vocals on 'Walls' and 'Verrückt'
Produced by Paul Geigerzaehler and Tony Scafidi
Sound Engineer - Smail Shock Production at B Studio in Berlin
Mixed & mastered by Sacha Tilotta at TommyBoy's Studio (Catania, Italy)
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
'Verrückt' video directed by Clement Thomann
Featuring Tony Scafidi (the bartender), Paul Geigerzähler (the mad man), Audrey Houillon (the woman in the corner), and Anni, Camilla, Guido, Heinrich, Jenny, Katja, Peter and Sabrina as the bar customers.
Special thanks to the Baiz and to Kay for providing the location and taking care of us.
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Saul Share "More of the Same" Video — WATCH // Spring Tour Kicks Off Next Week
NEW ALBUM THIS IS IT... THE END OF EVERYTHING OUT NOW
Iowa hard rock heavyweights SAUL — brothers Blake Bedsaul [lead vocals] and Zach Bedsaul [lead guitar, backup vocals], William McIlravy [bass, backup vocals], and Myles Clayborne [drums] — are about to hit the road on a headline tour with Kingdom Collapse serving as support. The tour kicks off on March 29 in their native Iowa and runs through April 12 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
To get the ball rolling and stoke the fire of fans, the band has shared the video for new single "More of the Same." Watch it Below.
"For this video, we decided to go super raw," the band says. "One take, one camera. It's us doing our thing, in our element. Plus, we put a ton of easter eggs from all the music videos through out the set. See if you can spot them all."
Saul dropped its latest album THIS IS IT... THE END OF EVERYTHING last year via Spinefarm. It was celebrated for sticking to its "own artistic terms without bending at the knee to current trends" by Cryptic Rock and "a master class in hard rock" by Brutal Planet. Get it here.
Check out "TOOTH AND NAIL" and "A MILLION MILES" from the album.
SAUL ON TOUR:
WITH KINGDOM COLLAPSE:
3/29 — Des Moines, IA — Lefty's Live Music
3/30 — Madison, WI — The Annex
3/31 — Westland, MI — Token Lounge
4/2 — Johnson City, TN — Capones
4/3 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (Purgatory)
4/5 — Dallas, TX — RBC
4/6 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
4/7 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
4/9 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
4/10 — St Louis, — Old Rock House
4/11 — Sioux City, IA — The Marquee
4/12 — Sioux Falls, SD — Remedy at 611
ABOUT SAUL:
This Iowa quartet continues to bring audiences together with a one-two punch of pummeling metallic grooves and towering melodies. Amassing tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and many more, the group fortify an unbreakable bond with listeners on their second full-length offering, THIS IS IT…THE END OF EVERYTHING [Spinefarm]. For this record, the band collaborated with producer Kile Odell [Motionless In White, Nita Strauss]. Saul emerged out of the Midwest in 2017 and tirelessly bulldozed a path to the forefront of modern rock. They notably performed alongside everyone from Motionless In White, Atreyu, August Burns Red, Crown The Empire, Bush, and 10 Years to HELLYEAH and Nonpoint in addition to gracing the stages of festivals, including Rebel Rock, Rock Fest, Rock USA, Inkcarceration, and Blue Ridge Rock Fest with Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, and Slipknot. The group independently landed a bona fide hit in the form of "Brother"— an homage to the co-founders' late brother Caleb. It marked their first #1 on Sirius/XM Octane in addition to gathering over 9 million Spotify streams and paving the way for their 2020 full-length debut, Rise As Equals. Co-written with David Draiman of Disturbed, "King Of Misery" reeled in 3.7 million Spotify streams, while "Trial By Fire" also surpassed 3 million Spotify streams. Of the former, American Songwriter praised "'King of Misery' wasted no time jumping into the heavy mainstream riffs that Saul set out to wrangle," and Outburn hailed its "futuristic and cinematic video."
ABOUT SPINEFARM:
Spinefarm represents some of the biggest and most important rock acts in the world. Founded in Finland in 1990, the label established itself as an independent powerhouse for successful European metal acts from Nightwish to Children Of Bodom. Acquired by UMG in 2002, Spinefarm Music Group is now home to a host of artists that reach millions of fans across the globe and showcases the very best in rock, punk and metal. From massive metal names such as Bullet For My Valentine (with over 3 billion streams to their name) to alt-rock legends Killing Joke and genre-benders Sleep Token, Spinefarm's artists are — and always have been —true leaders in their chosen field. The roster also includes renowned names like Atreyu, Airbourne, Saint Asonia, and While She Sleeps, as well as fast-rising young artists like Dayseeker, Dead Poet Society, Kid Kapichi, BRKN LOVE, and Creeper. Spinefarm, now flanked by associated SMG labels Candlelight (Emperor, Ihsahn, Urne) and Snakefarm (Marty Stuart, Austin Meade, The White Buffalo), has grown from its independent origins into a true global rock powerhouse.
$140,000 Presented to MuttNation Foundation on "Miranda Lambert Day" in Las Vegas as Lambert Begins Final "Velvet Rodeo" Run
As she prepares to wrap up her residency show, “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency” at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Miranda Lambert, along with Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment, presented MuttNation Foundation with a final donation of $140,000 on Wednesday, March 20.
Since opening in September of 2022, $1 of every ticket purchased to “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency” has been donated to Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $10 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster. For more information, visit www.muttnation.com.
Additionally, in celebration of her critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency, Lambert was presented with the Key to Las Vegas’ iconic Strip by Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, who also officially declared Wednesday, March 20, 2024 as “Miranda Lambert Day.”
Designed exclusively for Bakkt Theater and promoted by Live Nation and Caesars Entertainment, “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency” gives fans an up close and personal opportunity to experience live performances of Lambert’s numerous chart-topping songs and beloved album cuts.
Tickets for the final shows through April 6, 2024 are on sale now at ticketmaster.com/mirandavegas.
Left (L to R): Kurt Melien, Regional President of Live Nation; Jason Gregorec, SVP & General Manager of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; Miranda Lambert; Amanda Moore-Saunders, SVP of Las Vegas Residencies for Live Nation; Amy Graca, SVP of Entertainment for Caesars Entertainment; Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Commissioner
Photo Credit: Gabe Ginsberg
About Miranda Lambert
Already a decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, passionate shelter animal advocate, restaurateur and business woman, superstar Miranda Lambert adds New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of titles with the arrival of her debut book, “Y’all Eat Yet?,” available everywhere now.
Palomino, her eighth solo album, arrived in 2022 as the largest female Country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and many more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 11 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the most-awarded artist in ACM history praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
With her headlining Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency extended through April 2024 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including with her latest release, the cross-genre collaboration “If You Were Mine” with Leon Bridges and “Space In My Heart” with Enrique Iglesias.
Idyllwind, her clothing and cowboy boot collection, is an exclusive brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide, while her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart. She is also the first female artist to have her own venue on Broadway in Nashville with her Casa Rosa Tex-Mex cantina. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefiting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $10 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
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About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Garth Brooks and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; Los Bukis, Maroon 5, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM; The B-52s, FOREIGNER, Styx, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; Scorpions, Shania Twain and Miranda Lambert at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; and Jodeci and Santana at House of Blues. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s other premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and more. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook, Instagram and follow us on Twitter.
About Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of the famed Las Vegas Strip, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites showcasing some of the best views in town, along with endless options of unparalleled shopping, distinguished dining, popular entertainment and a bustling nightlife. A bright, bold addition to the resort’s portfolio, the Ultra Hip Rooms feature contemporary elegance and luxury bedding. Known as the place to play for its roster of A-list celebrity guests, Planet Hollywood’s 231 restyled suites feature stunning views of the glittering skyline and daring décor elements, such as suspended sofas, lounge-style living spaces and oversized modern artwork. The resort encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of gaming, Caesars Sportsbook at Planet Hollywood, The Scene Pool Deck, several lounges, an intimate wedding chapel, and Reflections the Spa at Planet Hollywood. Impressive restaurants include Gordon Ramsay Burger, Strip House and more. Home to the first pop music residency in Las Vegas, Bakkt Theater is one of the largest theaters on the Vegas Strip and showcases a variety of resident headliners including superstars like Shania Twain, Scorpions, Jeff Dunham and Miranda Lambert. Magician Criss Angel performs an over-the-top visual spectacular with “Criss Angel MINDFREAK” in the Criss Angel Theater. The property is encircled by Miracle Mile Shops with more than 170 specialty stores and restaurants. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit planethollywoodresort.com or the Caesars Entertainment media room. Find Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-GAMBLER, Caesars License Company, LLC.
P.O.D. Share "LIES WE TELL OURSELVES" Video
Platinum-selling rock juggernaut P.O.D. — Sonny Sandoval [vocals], Marcos Curiel [guitar], and Traa Daniels [bass] — will release their 11th albumVERITAS, which was deemed one of the most anticipated albums of the year by Revolver, on May 3 via Mascot Records. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band has shared the video for "LIES WE TELL OURSELVES." Watch it below.
Sandoval states, "Everybody lies to themselves! Just don’t believe it."
"As hate is to love, death is to life, lies is to VERITAS (truth). This song resonates the struggle and hope which keeps us from truly believing that the 'lies within ourselves' become a reality. Our struggle. Our truth," says Curiel.
Next month, the band will embark on a North American tour. Bad Wolves, Norma Jean, and Blind Channel will serve as support. The "I Got That Tour" itinerary includes several festival stops along the way. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
P.O.D. ON TOUR:
WITH BAD WOLVES, NORMA JEAN, + BLIND CHANNEL:
4/26 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
4/28 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
4/29 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory
5/1 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
5/2 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
5/4 — Colorado Springs, CO — Sunshine Studio
5/5 — Wichita, KS — TempleLive
5/9 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre
5/10 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
5/11 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans
5/12 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/17 — Reading, PA — Reverb
5/19 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom**
5/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
5/23 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
5/24 — Turtle Lake, WI — St. Croix Casino
5/25 — Minneapolis, MN — Uptown Theater
5/26 — Sioux City, IA — Hard Rock Sioux City
5/28 — Lubbock, TX — The Garden
5/29 — Austin, TX — Come & Take It Live
5/30 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
5/31 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
6/2 — Dallas, TX — So What! Fest*
7/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Upheaval Festival After Show*
9/21 — Camden, NJ — MMR*B*Q 2024*
9/28 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
10/12 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock*
*Festival Date
**No Blind Channel
KUARANTINE (Feat. Chris Jericho) Drop "Gone Girl Gone Bad" KISS Kover
BAND'S MISSION IS TO SPOTLIGHT HIDDEN GEMS FROM NON-MAKEUP KISS KATALOG!
KUARANTINE, featuring Chris Jericho on vocals, have dropped their cover of "Good Girl Gone Bad," a classic, hidden gem from the KISS songbook.
Listen Below.
The song is available on Madison Records via The Orchard. It was the No. 1 Most Added track on the SMR Rock Chart as well as the Most Added song on the Mediabase Active Rock Activator Panel.
"The mission of Kuarantine has always been to pull the forgotten gems from the non-makeup, '80s KISS catalog, give them a modern polish, and unleash them on current mainstream rock radio, so they can get the respect they deserve," Jericho explains about the mission of this project.
He continues, "With that mindset, we feel we've hit another home run with the 1987-released, underrated Gene Simmons classic 'Good Girl Gone Bad.' It's got more hooks than a tackle box, with a great chorus and brain-melting solos. This song is the perfect springtime tune to crank in your car and rock out with your unmentionables out! And with two Top 20 singles in our repertoire, we're stoked to get to the Top 10 and beyond. It's time to get KRAZY with KUARANTINE!"
The band also has a trio of shows confirmed for July. All dates are below.
KUARANTINE's lineup includes Joe McGinness (guitar) ; PJ Farley (bass); Kent Slucher (drums); and YouTube sensation Charlie Parra del Riego (guitar).
At 12 million strong on social media, there is nothing Chris Jericho can't do. He is easily one of the biggest entertainers of the modern era, cross-pollinating the rock, wrestling, and broadcast realms. Jericho has rocked the world for decades with his band, the 150 million streams (and counting) Fozzy. The band recently performed for over 80,000 rabid fans at an AEW event held at Wembley Stadium, along with a successful, sold-out UK tour. He's a main attraction for AEW Wrestling, watched by millions of viewers on TBS each week. His over-the-top, rock star persona is one of the most beloved in the history of the sport. He is also a best-selling author, a film producer, and actor.
He also launched the Chris Jericho Rock N Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise experience. The sixth voyage, "Six On The Beach!," sets sail to Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic, on January 31 through February 4 of 2025 and will sell out.
Jericho also hosts the incredibly popular and influential Talk Is Jericho podcast. It's a top-rated SiriusXM show and has collected over 220 million downloads while clocking 1,000 episodes.
KUARANTOUR LIVE 2024:
7/5 — Chesterfield, MI — Diesel Lounge
7/6 — Franklin, OH — JD Legends
7/7 — Warrendale, PA — Jergels
