Chris DuBois, JD Groover of Sea Gayle Music & Geoff Ogunlesi of The Ogunlesi Group Establish 1221 Artist Management

Chris DuBois, CEO of Sea Gayle Music, announces the establishment of 1221 Artist Management in partnership with JD Groover, Senior Creative Director/A&R of Sea Gayle Music, and Geoff Ogunlesi of The Ogunlesi Group. Groover will take on the role of VP of Management for 1221 while continuing his current role at Sea Gayle Music. Ogunlesi and DuBois will be overseeing 1221 Management while maintaining their respective operations within The Ogunelsi Group and Sea Gayle Music.
 
“In today’s publishing world, having turnkey management services is a natural way to grow and support an artist’s career. To have folks who know how to establish an artist’s foundation rooted in publishing is key, and we’re elated to see JD naturally step into this role,” shares DuBois of Groover who joined the Sea Gayle creative team six years ago. “We are thrilled to create a path for JD’s expansion into management while continuing his role at Sea Gayle.”
 
The company’s creation is special thanks to the collaboration with Ogunlesi. DuBois adds, “We are thankful to Geoff Ogunlesi and his team on the west coast for partnering with us in this new venture. The company and roster that they have built is beyond impressive, and we are excited to combine resources and expand the reach of both our company and theirs.”
 
“In one of my early first trips to Nashville, I had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Chris, JD and the broader Sea Gayle team. I was blown away by not only their abilities and their prowess, but also their value systems,” Ogunlesi reflects. “Their sense of community and camaraderie is in line with my own values within my company. As our company has thought about expanding into the country space and into Nashville, we wanted to do so with integrity as I have the utmost respect for the culture and the people involved. The creativity within the parties in this partnership is unmatched, and we are grateful to be a part of this venture together.”
 
While working through the ranks at Sea Gayle to Senior Creative Director/A&R, Groover’s simultaneously worked as a tour manager for a major label recording artist, balancing both the needs of his writers on Music Row and those of the band and crew on the road. Skills he feels have prepared him for this next step. 
 
“I am extremely grateful for this opportunity presented by Geoff and Chris,” Groover adds. “Chris and Sea Gayle Music helped me get my foot in the door years ago, enabling me to learn the publishing side of the business, and that, coupled with my time on the road touring, have felt like the most incredible way to see the impact a song can truly have. My passion for songs, songwriters, the development of artists and this community could not be stronger, and I am honored to represent 1221 and Sea Gayle in this new capacity.”
 
The Ogunlesi Group is an entertainment and music management company based in Hollywood, Calif. Founded by Geoff Ogunlesi, The Ogunlesi Group’s roster features a plethora of artists spanning across all genres including Young Thug, charlieonnafriday, Reyna Roberts, Gashi and more.
 
Sea Gayle Music is an independent music publishing company founded in 1999 by Chris DuBois, Brad Paisley and Frank Rogers. The company represents the song catalogs of Paisley, Chris Stapleton, Brandy Clark, Jerrod Niemann and Bobby Pinson, among many more.
 
Congratulate DuBois at cdubois@seagayle.com, Groover at jdgroover@seagayle.com and Ogunlesi at geoff@theogunlesigroup.com.

Photo Credit: Mitch Wallis

Kenny Chesney Gives BORN Classic Vinyl Treatment

Kenny Chesney debated about creating a vinyl pressing of BORN. Given its length – 15 songs – there was no way it could fit on one disc, and he didn’t want to choose which songs to leave off. He also knows the people who love listening to actual records are a very special breed of music lover, who cherish the old school needle-on-vinyl experience.
 
“I’m lucky,” says the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee. “I have fans who still believe in the actual listening experience, starting an album at the beginning and taking the journey the songs are creating. Experiencing and asking ‘how does this music define a moment or a state of life? How does it color or reflect my mind?’
 
“So much of my own life’s been defined by what I was listening to over the years, and still is. That’s a whole different way of consuming music than just a hit. Knowing that, I decided to go ahead and do vinyl. It’s a limited run, but it’s there for all the people who put on albums and make that kind of listening a destination. For anyone who sinks into the songs, this is for you.”
 
Having delivered the No. 1 selling album in America in any genre on release – a distinction missed by many in a world where streaming has become the dominant point of consumption – and a Top 5 Country album across all consumption metrics, it speaks to No Shoes Nation’s desire to own Chesney’s complete albums. 
 
BORN, one of Esquire’s Most Anticipated Releases of 2024, inspired deeper consideration. Men’s Journal assessed it “a pretty wide look at what life is made of – tricky stuff in relationships, chasing memories, kicking back, losing friends.” Holler raved, “quintessential Kenny Chesney...a masterpiece,” deeming it “an examination of a life well lived – of the bliss, the heartbreak, the silver linings, the healing... These stirring portrayals of grief and healing add new depth to the live-in-the-moment anthems Kenny has become synonymous with.”
 
Whether the grab-the-moment rush of “Just To Say We Did,” sweeping drama of “One Lonely Island,” or naughty no-strings rhythms of “Guilty Pleasure,” plus chilled philosophizing of “This Too Shall Pass,” BORN honors No Shoes Nation’s unquenchable desire to live life to its absolute peak. But as reviewers note, Chesney also draws on the contemplative with the philosophical “The Way I Love You Now,” the pensive female freedom of “Top Down” and closing toast to those who’ve passed away “Wherever You Are Tonight,” which esteemed critic and historian Robert K. Oermann called an “anthem that will endure” in Music Row.
 
“It’s a lot of music, and a lot of life,” Chesney acknowledges. “I realized all that can be taken in in different ways. While we’re only doing a limited pressing, which will be available at select retail stores and through the website, I wanted this music to be in whatever form No Shoes Nation wants to experience it through...”
 
Fans can pre-order here beginning April 18 at 11 p.m. CT to reserve their copy. With the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour kicking off this weekend at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Saturday April 20, BORN in double-disc vinyl marks a tangible way to take the music home for the summer. 

Rock Band Swim the Current Release Cover of Koe Wetzel's Single "So Low" via TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group

Swim the Current, the electrifying rock band featuring Greg Antine, Marcos Leal (Ill Nino), George Pond (Disciples of Verity), Chris Moore (George Lynch, Autograph) and Joe Gareri, has just unveiled their latest single. The band's rendition of Koe Wetzel's hit track, "So Low," is now available for fans to stream and enjoy, released through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.

Swim the Current has injected their signature energy into "So Low," infusing it with their unique style and musical prowess. With this cover, the band offers a fresh perspective on the original song.

Marcos Leal talks about the single, “Anyone that knows me knows I am a true country boy at heart, from my cowboy boots to my down home roots. I’ve always wanted to do something country, but mixed with my style and some fuckin metal!"

"'So Low' is one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite artists of all time, Koe Wetzel. It embodies all the feelings I felt going through one of the most painful losses of my life, losing my dad Joe Leal. Its a testament to those who have lost someone so close and still found the courage to pick themselves up, dust themselves off and keep going even when you have nothing left. I'm so low it’s fuckin awesome. This one is for you dad, rest in peace!”

To complement the release, Swim the Current has premiered the official music video for "So Low."

WATCH the Video Below

Having played in numerous bands throughout the years, Guitarist Greg Antine came to a point in his career where he wanted to branch out and write songs that had more depth and were inspired by his personal life experiences. Having worked with Bassist George Pond for several years in previous projects including, Disciples Of Verity, Greg expressed his concept for Swim The Current to George in hopes of collaborating with him on this new music venture. The two began to flesh out ideas in George’s home studio and realized quickly that they were on to something special,but still needed something more to see their ideas through to complete their concepts. Greg was introduced to Joe Gareri, Guitar/Keyboards, by George during the Disciples Of Verity debut album recording sessions which Joe is also featured on as a guest artist. The three of them immediately hit it off and worked extremely well together. Greg and George realized that Joe’s cinematic writing style would be a perfect match for their concepts and Joe was then brought in as a full time member. After two songs were completed and demo’d in George’s studio utilizing programmed drums,it was suggested by their friend Allyson Song River Jaynes, that they reach out to her friend, drummer Chris Moore of Ultraphonix, Rock Of Ages, to see if he would be interested in working with the project. Upon hearing the strength of songwriting and musicianship of the band, Chris was all in and signed on as the fourth full time member of STC and now the band, from an instrument’s perspective, was complete.

The final missing piece for STC was a lead vocalist who could capture the sound they envisioned for their music. After working in the studio with a few different vocalists, George ultimately reached out to his friend Marcos Leal, of legendary international touring band Ill Nino. Marcos loved the music of STC as well as having the freedom and creativity of writing lyrics for the project. After recording their first song together with Marcos, "We Are Not The Same", everyone new that this lineup was something special and Swim The Current was now complete! The release of "We Are Not The Same" took off instantly, and amassed thousands of streams, YouTube views and followers through a total organic DIY social media campaign.

Swim The Current’s sound is influenced and reminiscent of many of their favorite artists including, Deftones, Faith No More, Sevendust, POD, and Stabbing Westward. They continue to write new music and look forward to sharing their future releases with the world!

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SETH Announce Revolting New Album

In an era where the echoes of revolution have dulled to whispers, SETH roars back into the heart of the metal realm with their new album La France des Maudits. Its lead single, "Et Que Vive le Diable !", channels the unrest of spirits that once roamed the revolutionary streets of Paris. The song is a declaration, a spell that rekindles the flames of rebellion and ignites the soul with insurrection's fire.

Watch the video for "Et Que Vive le Diable !" Below;

La France des Maudits is out July 14, on Bastille Day, through Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/sethlafrancesdesmaudits

Standing as titans amidst the cobblestones soaked in the lexicon of the damned, Seth wields La France des Maudits as a weapon against the sacrosanct silence that has befallen the music landscape. Each note is a march, each lyric a cry in the dark – this is black metal not as it was, but as it should be: unapologetic, unforgiving, and unyieldingly innovative.

In "Et Que Vive le Diable !", Seth crafts a grandiose narrative interlacing tales of divine defiance and liberation, draped over the backdrop of atmospheric black metal at its most artful and insurrectionist. Seth re-emerges, not just to reign but to revolutionize, not just to echo but to speak truths into the void of divine oppression.

Recorded in the venerable Sainte Marte studio under the watchful gaze of Francis Caste, La France des Maudits boasts a lineage of musicians whose names are etched into the pillars of the genre. Accompanied by the ghostly artistic visage captured by photographer Andy Julia and brought to life by director & producer Claudio Marino at Artax Film, "Et Que Vive le Diable !" is accompanied by a masterful visual production depicting Seth's macabre take of the French revolution.

In the solemn shadows of a lyrically resurrected Paris, where the whispers of revolution still haunt the cobblestones and the phantom caress of the guillotine's blade lingers in the air, stands a band – not merely of musicians, but of modern Marats, Robespierres in leather and lace, anointed with the spirit of insurrection. SETH, the harbingers of a dark yet fervidly awaited dawn, are poised once more to unleash a tempest upon the sanctified silence of the contemporary music scene with their newest auditory uprising, La France des Maudits.

The history of black metal formation SETH and Season of Mist spans back to the early days of the French metal scene. The band’s debut Les Blessures de L’Ame (1998) was one of the first releases on the label. This album is now regarded as a cornerstone in French black metal, pioneering the usage of their native tongue on a black metal record.

The release of Les Blessures de L’Ame quickly gained international attention and SETH built a solid fanbase. The French blasphemers signed a two-release deal with Osmose Productions and participated on the MAYHEM cult tribute album Originators of the Northern Darkness alongside IMMORTAL and BEHEMOTH. The second full-length The Excellence came out in 2000 and featured a contribution from none other than Fenriz (DARKTHRONE), who wrote the lyrics for the song Let Me Be The Salt In Your Wound.

Shortly after, the group recorded their third album Divine-X (2002) at the Excess Studios in Rotterdam (EPICA, AFTER FOREVER, SINISTER). This record demonstrated the ability of the band to mix gloomy and violent atmospheres and received extensive coverage from the international metal press at the time.

Returning to the Netherlands to record the fourth album Era-Decay(2004), two new members joined the ranks of SETH: vocalist Black Messiah and guitarist Cyriex. Afterwards, the band was invited to play at the prestigious Inferno festival in Norway in 2005.

A long hiatus followed, until the band returned in 2011 to play an exclusive show in Germany with the German cult act BETHLEHEM. The band re-joined the ranks of Season of Mist, eventually releasing The Howling Spirit (2013) and embarking on a European tour with PESTILENCE. Several appearances at major festivals followed, including Hellfest and Graspop Metal Meeting, concluded by a Canadian headliner tour with new vocalist Saint Vincent (BLACKLODGE).

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Les Blessures de L’Ame in 2018, SETH exclusively performed the entire album at festivals in Switzerland, Canada (Messe de Morts) and Belgium (Thronefest). The French label Les Acteurs de l’Ombre productions released a live recording of these shows, called 20 ans de Blasphème. The band’s new line-up features members of LOUDBLAST, ARKHON INFAUSTUS and MELTED SPACE.

In the twilight year of 2021, within Paris' shadow-ridden crypt, Studio Sainte Marthe, an album was birthed from SETH's tumultuous revelation, christened, La Morsure du Christ. Earning plaudits of wonder, it was no mere collection of hymns, but a solitary harbinger of deconstruction, a cataclysm of unseen proportions. Inspiration seeped from Notre-Dame de Paris—her skeletal frame ablaze in a 2019's firestorm—an emblem of decaying faith for a godforsaken era. As heavy as the iron heart of a guillotine, La Morsure du Christechoed through the chambers of 2021, reigning supreme in a multitude of international & French metal charts, as well as its inclusion on premier streaming platform playlists. Bold symphonies interwoven with razor-sharp lyricism and a sophisticated conceptual resonance that dared to envision black metal through a revolutionary lens.

Rooted deeply in the soil that once drank deeply of royal and commoner blood alike during the tumultuous fervour of the French Revolution, SETH presents their latest opus - a black metal gospel according to the damned and the outcast. An intricate tapestry of shadows and defiance emerges from the darkness of history's recesses, swirling with the mists of apocalyptic visions and the ashes of fallen angels. La France des Maudits is a declaration of war, a call to arms for the souls still smouldering beneath the veneer of a world too long gripped in the cold hands of a moribund orthodoxy.

With the fractured bones of dead gods beneath their boots, SETHvoyages through the forbidden and the occult, tracing the lines of ancient prophecies and the decadent whispers of La Grande Catin Écarlate, the scarlet woman of the apocalypse. Their songs, from Paris des Maléfices to Insurrection, resonate with the echoes of a Paris besieged not by armies, but by souls clamouring for liberation - a city where each stone tells a tale of defiance, where every shadow harbours the spirit of revolt.

Lyrically, La France des Maudits is dripping with the wine of condemned men and the blood of saints, narrating the epic saga of rebellion from the ashes of a fallen Notre-Dame. This is not the Paris of light, but of enlightening darkness, where the façades of grandeur crumble to reveal the raw flesh of true humanity, writhing in its eternal struggle against divine oppression. Here, in the very heart of darkness, SETH finds its muse among the cacophony of broken chains and shattered dogmas.

Prepare to march beneath the banner unfurled bySETH, in the grand tradition of those unyielding souls who once stormed the Bastille and dared to dream of a world remade.La France des Mauditsbeckons - not to the gallows, but to glory.

Line-up
Saint Vincent - Vocals (Blacklodge)
Heimoth - Guitar (Sinsaenum)
Drakhian - Guitar (ex-Loudblast, Griffar)
Pierre Le Pape - Keys (Melted Space)
EsX - Bass (Arkhon Infaustus, ex-Merrimack)
Alsvid - Drums (ex-Enthroned, ex-Ad Patres)

Recording Studio
Sainte Marthe Studio

Production Credits
Mixed, produced & mastered by Francis Caste

Biography
Sébastien Gamez

Cover Art
Andy Julia (Photography)

Stream & Order: 
https://orcd.co/sethlafrancesdesmaudits

Links/Follow Artist
Official Website:https://www.innomineseth.fr/
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/innomineseth
Instagram:https://instagram.com/sethblackmetal
Bandcamp:http://innomineseth.bandcamp.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mZohnzbCiVv54VIEA6Wb7
Deezer:https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/56150
Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seth/1643927366
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/InNomineSethOfficial
ReverbNation:https://www.reverbnation.com/innomineseth

Booking Contacts
Laszlo@redback-promotion.com(EU)
philippe@ragetour.fr(FR)

Available Formats
Digital Download
CD Digipak
Limited CD Clamshell Box
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Gold
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Blue & Black Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Red, White & Black Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear
12" Liquid-Filled Vinyl Gatefold - Bood Red Liquid
Cassette

Underøath Announce The 20th Anniversary Tour

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their influential studio album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, Underoath announces The 20th Anniversary Tour, hitting the EU, UK and US this summer and fall. The band will perform the album in its entirety, followed by a unique fan-voted set every night.

Underoath says, “Twenty. Years. This is going to be like nothing we’ve ever done. They’re Only Chasing Safety in full every night plus *another* set of songs voted on by each city. Every song from every album over the past 20 years will be on the table. Let’s get nuts.” 

The band is offering VIP package tickets from Wed, April 17th at 10 am local time through Friday, April 19th at 9:30 am local time at https://underoath777.com/pages/tour.The package includes one GA ticket; a conversation with Underoath in which they will answer fan questions, tell stories, and discuss the impact of They're Only Chasing Safety on their career; an informal hang with the band and individual photo with the full band; a VIP-exclusive 20th Anniversary edition of They're Only Chasing Safety on vinyl; a 24-page, full color, standard-sized They’re Only Chasing Safety comic book by Sumerian Comics; and merchandise shopping prior to doors opening to the public.  Both the vinyl and the comic book will be shipped to VIPs prior to the tour.  

Numerous presales will also be held on Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18th, with the General on-sale kicking off on Friday, April 19th, at 10:00 AM local time. Fans can go to that same link to sign up for presale access. All tour dates will go live with "Sign Up" buttons that will lead to a presale signup through Seated. Automated email and text reminders will be sent to signups 30 minutes ahead of the presale starting with the password and direct link to tickets. 

20th Anniversary Tour Dates

6/1 - Fort Worth, TX - So What?! Music Festival
6/7 - Nuremberg, GER - Rock Im Park
6/8 - Nurburg,GER - Rock am Ring
6/10 - Hamburg, GER - Markthalle Hamburg
6/11 - Berlin, GER - Metropol
6/12 - Warsaw, POL - Proxima
6/13 - Hradec Kralove, Czechia
6/13 - 15 - Interlaken, SWITZERLAND - Greenfield Festival
6/16 - Paris, FR - La Machine du Moulin Rouge
6/17 - Amsterdam, NETH - Melkweg
6/19 - Copenhagen, DEN - Copenhell Festival
6/20 - Dessel, BEL - Graspop Metal Meeting 2024
6/22 - Lyon, FR - Slam Dunk France
6/24 - Briston, UK - O2 Academy Bristol
6/25 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Institute2
6/26 - London, UK - O2 Forum 
6/27 - Manchester, UK - O2 Ritz Manchester
7/13 - Charleston, WV - West Virginia is For Lovers
9/18 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
9/20 - New York, NY - The Palladium
9/22 - Wallingford, CT - The Dome
9/24 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
9/26 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall
9/27 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
9/28 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
9/29 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live
10/1 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
10/2 - Indianapolis, IN - The Egyptian Room
10/4 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Ballroom
10/5 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
10/6 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest
10/8 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theater
10/9 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
10/11 - Denver, CO - The Summit
10/13 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
10/15 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
10/16 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
10/19 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young
10/20 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young
10/22 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
10/25 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
10/27 - San Diego, CA - SOMA
10/28 - Phoenix, AZ - The Marquee
10/30 - Dallas, TX - Southside Music Hall
11/18 - Austin, TX - Stubbs
11/19 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
11/20 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
11/23 - Cincinnati, OH - Megcorp
11/24 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed
11/26 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
11/27 - Green Bay, WI - Epic Center
11/29 - Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe
11/30 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
12/1 - Toronto, ONT - History
12/3 - Buffalo, NY - Riverworks
12/4 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
12/6 - Stroudsburg, PA - The Sherman Theater
12/8 - Richmond, VA - The National
12/9 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
12/10 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
12/13 - Tampa, FL - Jannus Landing

About Underoath

With each successive release, UNDEROATH reinvents the balance between chaos and harmony. Their compositions, conjured from creative tension, become iconoclastic anthems. Even when the band almost combusts, the crackling energy coalesces into something deeply resonant for millions. 

Each time they have a chance to do something safe, Underoath challenges themselves instead, with integrity and attitude. Their pair of gold albums and three Grammy nominations stand in stark defiance of the idea of commercial compromise. The Underoath catalog weaponizes noise, aggression, and ambiance as skillfully as melody. The combination of heaviness and headiness found on Define the Great Line makes it the only record of its kind to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

The passion and power are as undeniable on tours with Alice In Chains or Bring Me The Horizon as they are in the sweatiest of intimate shows or their genre-redefining runs on Vans Warped Tour. 

The heart of their sound, which delivers naked vulnerability with thrilling force and cinematic lushness, can be heard in generations of bands who’ve pursued their trail. But Underoath refuses to sit still. Walking an artistic tightrope between immersive access and isolationist otherness, Underoath owns the space between huge choruses and forward-thinking heaviness, both on record and onstage. 

Underoath are:

Spencer Chamberlain - Vocals
Tim McTague - Guitar
Grant Brandell - Bass
Chris Dudley - Keyboards
Aaron Gillespie - Drums/Vocals

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Chevelle Announce Summer 2024 Tour Plans

Multi-platinum rock band CHEVELLE will be heading back out on the road this summer. 

In addition to appearances at Incarceration and Rock Fest, the band will embark on a headline run that kicks off July 21 in Omaha and runs through August 10 in Madison. Tigercub will serve as support. All dates are below.

The general on-sale is set for Friday, April 19 at 10am local time. Get tickets here. 

Chevelle are working hard on new music, with more details forthcoming. Stay tuned.

Over the course of their career, the Chicago rockers Chevelle have generated nearly half-a-billion streams, notched seven No. 1 hits, and sold out shows worldwide. Their catalog spans the double-platinum Wonder What's Next, which boasts the double-platinum smash "The Red" and the platinum hit "Send The Pain Below." This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) attained platinum status, while Vena Sera was certified gold. Chevelle have landed four Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200, including Sci-Fi Crimes [2009], Hats Off to the Bull [2011], La Gárgola [2014], and The North Corridor [2016]. The latter two each captured the #1 slot on the Top Rock Albums Chart. Latest album NIRATIAS is out now.

CHEVELLE ON TOUR:
WITH TIGERCUB:
7/19 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration Festival*
7/20 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest*
7/21 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
7/23 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
7/24 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theater
7/26 — Memphis, TN — Graceland Soundstage
7/27 — Biloxi, MS — Beau Rivage Theatre
7/28 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Co.
7/30 — Asheville, NC — Rabbit Rabbit Asheville
7/31 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
8/2 — Wallingford, CT — Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
8/3 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
8/5 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
8/6 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
8/8 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY
8/9 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
8/10 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
9/28 — Louisville, KTY — Louder Than Life*
 *Festival Date // No Tigercub

Boys Like Girls Announce Summer 2024 Headline Tour Dates + Band Touring With Dashboard Confessional This Fal

Welcomed back with open arms from new and old fans alike, alt pop four-piece BOYS LIKE GIRLS came back with leather jackets, tight pants, and a vengeance that could be heard for miles on SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS(Fearless Records). Their first album in over a decade, SUNDAY AT FOXWOODSmet up with the legendary band at a beautiful and ceremonious meeting of their melody-driven pop anthems delivered with the maturity of a band that had many years of growth in between. Since its release in October 2023, BOYS LIKE GIRLS haven't taken a beat. Summer 2024 will continue that trend.

Today, the band has announced its upcoming 2024 headline tour dates. Grayscale will support.  Boys Like Girls will also support Dashboard Confessional this summer. All dates are below. Tickets for the headline run go on sale at 10am local time on Friday, April 19. Get tickets here. 

BOYS LIKE GIRLS ON TOUR:
WITH GRAYSCALE:
6/1 — Fort Woth, TX — So What?! Music Festival*
6/2 — Kansas City, KS — Legends Field
6/27 — Milwaukee, WI — Summerfest*
6/27 — Milwaukee, WI — AmFam House Stage (VIP @ SUMMERFEST)
6/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Downtown Rocks @ Fremont St
7/13 — Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort & Casino**
7/14 — Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort & Casino**
7/16 — Richmond, VA — The National
7/17 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
7/19 — Knoxville, TN — The Concourse
7/20 — Albertville, AL — Make More Memories Fest at Sand Mountain Amphitheater*
7/21 — Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall
7/23 — Athens, GA — Georgia Theatre
7/25 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
7/26 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
7/27 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
7/28 — Asheville, NC — Orange Peel
8/9 — Billings, MT — MontanaFair*
8/23 — Cleveland, OH — Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
8/24 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion***
*Festival
**Weekend At Foxwoods
***Supporting All Time Low

WITH DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL:
9/10 — Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony Summerstage
9/11 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall
9/12 — New York, NY — The Rooftop at Pier 17
9/14 — Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theater
9/15 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
9/17 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
9/18 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
9/20 — Columbus, OH — Kemba Live Outdoors
9/21 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
9/22 — Indianapolis, IN — Murat Theatre @ Old National Centre
9/24 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
9/25 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
9/26 — Minneapolis, MN — Uptown Theater
9/27 — Bakersfield, CA — Kern County Fair
9/28 — Chicago, IL — Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
10/4 — San Diego, CA — SOMA
10/5 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
10/6 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
10/9 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
10/11 — Forest Grove, OR — Grand Lodge
10/12 — Spokane, WA — Podium
10/13 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
10/15 — Salt Lake City, UT — Complex
10/16 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
10/22 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Federal Reserve
10/23 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
10/25 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
10/26 — Austin, TX — Stubb's
10/27 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: ICE NINE KILLS & IN THIS MOMENT Announce Kiss Of Death 2024 US Tour Dates

Following the huge success of their 2023 co-headline dates, two of the most creative and other-worldly forces in modern metal, Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment, have today announced the Kiss of Death Tour Part 2, a sequel . The two bands will join forces once again to bring their spectacular and highly acclaimed live shows together this summer in 21 cities across the country. Joining Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment on The Kiss of Death 2024 Tour will be Avatar and TX2.

Speaking on the announcement of the tour, Ice Nine Kills frontman, Spencer Charnas, shares

“The Kiss of Death tour with our friends, In This Moment, last year was one for the books... We're excited to continue the body count this summer when we do it all over again, only bigger, bloodier and without being on parole... See you there Psychos!"

In This Moment comment

"We are thrilled to announce we are joining forces once again with the one and only Ice Nine Kills and special guests Avatar. We all knew after finalizing the first leg of this tour that there was no other choice than to bring it back for more dates. It’s a visual and audio experience that people will never forget. Get your tickets now!”

Tickets for the Kiss Of Death Tour will go on general sale at 10am local on Friday, April 19th with pre-sales starting today from 12pm.

Check out the full list of dates for the Kiss of Death Tour Part 2 below. For tickets, full list of upcoming tour activity and more info click HERE for Ice Nine Kills and HERE for In This Moment.

The Kiss of Death Tour Part 2

Co-Headlined By Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment

With Avatar and TX2

Tue 06 Aug | Broadview Stage at SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY

Wed 07 Aug |Buffalo Outer Harbor | Buffalo, NY

Fri 09 Aug | Capitol Credit Union Park | Green Bay, WI

Sat 10 Aug| Q Casino - Backwaters Stage | Dubuque, IA

Tue13 Aug | Tulsa Theatre | Tulsa, OK

Wed 14 Aug | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX

Fri 16 Aug | The Astro | La Vista, NE

Sat 17 Aug | Vibrant Music Hall | Waukee, IA

Tue 20 Aug | Bismarck Events Center | Bismarck, ND

Wed 21 Aug | Downtown Billings Skatepark | Billings, MT

Fri 23 Aug | Grey Eagle Events Centre | Calgary, AB

Tue 27 Aug | Mountain America Center | Idaho Falls, ID

Weds 28 Aug | The Great SaltAir | Salt Lake City, UT

Fri 30 Aug | Northern Quest Amphitheater | Airway Heights, WA

Sat 31 Aug | Alaska Airlines'Theater of the Clouds | Portland, OR

Tue 3 Sep | The Backyard | Sacramento, CA

Wed 4 Sep | Hollywood Palladium | Los Angeles, CA

Thu 5 Sep | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV

Sun 8 Sep | Mission Ballroom | Denver, CO

Mon 9 Sep | WAVE | Wichita, KS

Tue 10 Sep | The Factory | Chesterfield, MO

ABOUT ICE NINE KILLS

Decadent, devious and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on 2018’s The Silver Scream which spawned Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “A Grave Mistake ” and Top 20 hit “Savages”. The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Top 5 Hard Rock album, Every Trick in the Book, which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels and which the band perfected on 2021's chart- topping smash hit ’The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.’

The phenomenally successful album, released in October 2021, scored Ice Nine Kills their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums and Album Sales charts and has clocked up 177 million cross-platform streams to date and 15 million YouTube views for singles “Hip To Be Scared”, “Assault & Batteries ”, “Rainy Day”, "Funeral Derangements", "Take Your Pick ", "The Shower Scene" and most recently, "Welcome To Horrorwood".

Since the release of 'The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood ', Ice Nine Kills have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of The Trinity of Terror. During 2022 and throughout 2023 they supported Metallica in packed, sold-out stadiums around the world on their M72 World Tour. They toured the US with Slipknot and launched their enormously successful horror convention, The Silver Scream Con, which just celebrated it's second, sold-out edition in the fall of 2023. Spencer was featured in the music video for the official song from Scream 6 - Demi Lovato's "Still Alive", an Ice Nine Kills flyer was used in the movie and featured a Spencer-recommended easter egg. Beginning in the spring of 2023, as well as wowing packed-out stadiums around the world with Metallica, Ice Nine Kills headlined numerous sold-out shows on their Wurst Vacation European tour and thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Download Festival to huge acclaim from both critics and fans alike. They then toured the US with Falling In Reverse on their Popular Monstour run and hit the road for 'Fear The Premiere' US headline shows in August. Ice Nine Kills closed out 2023 on a high with the release of ' Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire ', an exclusive VIP event in Hollywood for the debut of new single "Meat & Greet" and the premiere of the full "Welcome To Horrorwood Saga" movies (featuring all music videos from the album as one chronological clip) and the phenomenally successful, inaugural run of the Kiss of Death co- headline tour with In This Moment.

The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, Ice Nine Kills have built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recipients of the prestigious Clio Award for Music Marketing for their "Merry Axe-mas" mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020, The Silver Stream be nominated for 5 awards at 2022's Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With almost 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 717 million career streams to date and over 204 million views on YouTube the band are firmly cemented as one of modern metal's most vicious forces.

ICE NINE KILLS ARE

Spencer Charnas - Vocals

Dan Sugarman - Guitar

Ricky Armellino - Guitar

Joe Occhiuti - Bass

Patrick Galante - Drums

About In This Moment

GRAMMY® Award-nominated act In This Moment recently announced an epic headlining tour across North America this spring featuring special guests Kim Dracula, I See Stars, and Mike’s Dead. “The GODMODE Tour,'' which celebrates the release of their 2023 album of the same name, will see the band perform at arenas and amphitheaters across the country. The upcoming trek is set to kick off April 28th at City National Grove in Anaheim, CA and continue through a May 25th performance at The Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, PA.

Since coming to life in 2005, In This Moment have presided over a diehard fan base under the watch of “mother” figure and frontwoman Maria Brink—joined by co-founder and lead guitarist Chris Howorth, bassist Travis Johnson, guitarist Randy Weitzel, and drummer Kent Diimmel. As millions convened upon the group’s otherworldly and unforgettable concerts, they quietly emerged as one of the most influential and impactful bands of the 21st century.

To date, in addition to the Gold-selling album, Blood [2012], the quintet have garnered six Gold and Platinum singles, followed by a trifecta of Top 25 entries on the Billboard 200 with Black Widow [2014] and Ritual [2017]. With a total stream tally well past 200 million as of 2020, Ritual elevated them to new creative and critical peaks as well.

Between selling out headline tours coast-to-coast, the group performed in arenas everywhere alongside Disturbed and appeared at countless festivals from Rockville to Sonic Temple.

Along the way, they assembled their seventh full-length, the aptly titled Mother [Roadrunner Records] with longtime trusted collaborator Kevin Churko [Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch]. Whereas Ritual hinted at a bluesy sonic sorcery, Motherbreathes the activating mantra of an unbreakable spell, commenced on first single “The In-Between.”



In 2022, the band released Blood 1983 [BMG], a reimagined EP commemorating the ten-year anniversary of Blood. Then in 2023, the longtime staples of heavy music released their eighth studio album GODMODE [BMG], a 10-song record featuring the powerful lead single “THE PURGE,” the band’s stunning cover of Björk’s “ARMY OF ME,” the collaborative track “DAMAGED”which features Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, and “I WOULD DIE FOR YOU,” which appears on the soundtrack for John Wick: Chapter 4.

Necrofier Announce Custom Effect Pedal

One of the ways Necrofier are making a mark on American black metal is their guitar tone. After all, the band do hail from Houston, Texas, where the unforgiving heat causes their tremolo picking to burn with more fire than other keepers of the black flame. 

Now, axe men can conjure the wickedly distorted riffs and eerie, melodic dissonance that Necrofier harnessed on their most recent album, Burning Shadows in the Southern Night. Idiot Box Effects has blessed the band with their very own custom guitar pedal.

"The new Echo Drive is a collaboration between me and the KILLER black metal band Necrofier", says Atarimatt, who's been making effects and noiseboxes full time under the name IdiotBox since 2011. "Plug this sucker in and bring on TOTAL SOUTHERN DARKNESS!!!"  

The Necrofier Echo drive is a tube screamer-style overdrive pedal. It runs into two separate echo circuits. The left switch is for echoes, while the right switch does overdrive. Each knob is named after a different raw ingredient in the band's evil alchemy: Reflection (echo 1), Chaos (echo 2), Alchemy (echo signal mix), Flame (overdrive volume), Strike (overdrive intensity) and Darkness (tone).

"We are blessed to announce this unholy alliance with Idiot Box effects", says Necrofier frontman Christian "Bakka" Larson. "The grit of the overdrive and the space of the echo helps create a dark and menacing effect".  

A limited run of first-edition, autographed Necrofier Echo Drive pedals are available on Bandcamp while supplies last. The pedal can also be purchased through the IdiotBox Effects webstore.    

Necrofier Bandcamp

https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/merch/necrofier-echo-drive

Idiotbox webstore

https://www.idiotboxeffects.com/product/necrofier-echo-drive

Necrofier burned hot and fast on an especially Satanic 20th edition of the Decibel Magazine Tour. This summer, the band are pouring more fuel on their fire when they join the legendary Obituary for two swampy shows in Dallas and Baton Rouge.   

"It's an honor to play a couple shows with these legends", Bakka says. "Surely, everyone will be chopped in half!"

Necrofier 2024 US Dates Supporting Obituary
May 31 - Dallas, TX @ Trees [TICKETS]
June 1 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live [TICKETS]

Necrofier are also bringing total southern darkness to this summer's festival circuit. Before they turn crowds inside out with Obituary, they'll raise hell at Milwaukee Metal Fest with fellow SOM American black metal co-conspirators Profanatica. Come September, as temperatures start to drop, they'll cast their all-seeing shadow over Full Terror Assault. 

Get tickets for Milwaukee Metal Fest

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Deep within the scorching cauldron of Texas, the alchemists of Necrofier have brewed another potent dose of American black metal with their sophomore full-length, ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night.’ The Houston four-piece honors the time-tested virtues of traditional black and heavy metal, even taking an organic sonic approach, tapping seven-time Grammy-nominated producer and engineer Joel Hamilton (Unsane, Tom Waits, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, etc.) to lend his magic touch for a natural sound. 

“The goal going into the new record was to start setting ourselves apart from our contemporaries,” explains Necrofier drummer Dobber Beverly. “One of those ways was changing what the record sounded like. Moving away from the clinical and sterile nature that most productions suffer from and back into a real room with real instruments and performances. Our friend and esteemed producer/engineer Joel Hamilton had expressed interest in venturing back into the metal world and offered to make the record with us at his facility, Studio G Brooklyn. The results will speak for themselves hopefully, as this record breathes and spits fire wherever it’s played.” 

“Dobber and Joel have become good friends since they recorded the last Oceans of Slumber album with him, adds Necrofier guitarist and vocalist Bakka. "After that, Joel wanted to record something heavy, so we made the trip to New York City to record in his legendary studio. It was an amazing experience in a great studio; besides having all the gear, he also created an environment where we challenged ourselves and brought everything up to the next level.” 

‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ doesn’t just simply pick off where Necrofier’s debut album left off, but displays a conscientious effort to double down on the elements that made ‘Prophecies of Eternal Darkness’ successful. The solos are more plentiful and intricate, the hooks are more anthemic, and the overall musicianship is bolder and more daring. Speaking of the band’s evolution, Bakka explains, “I think this collection of songs represents us very well. We have grown together as a band and it shows in the new songs. Also, for this record we flew to NYC and recorded all day long for 10 days straight. I love recording this way because it captures a certain magic. The whole band is immersed in the process and it's all we would think, do, live and breathe during the process.” 

Another core facet of Necrofier’s allure is being a black metal band from Texas. “Where you live always helps shape someone,” says Bakka. “It helps shape our style and tone in ways, it’s hot most of the year, so as we burn, it gives us warmer tones and more of a heavy metal influence than when compared to our brothers from the North."

To that avail, Necrofier isn’t your typical black metal band, and so this isn’t your typical black metal record as there’s a healthy amount of traditional metal influences, particularly within the guitar work. While conceptually, the band doesn’t heavily rely on Satanic themes, exploring deeper human philosophies and the occult like burning for your dreams or spiraling out on a psychedelic trip and exploring the beyond. “While there isn’t overt satanic worship in the lyrics, I would still say that he is a friend of ours,” Bakka cheekily says. “There are Occult themes on this record, but at the same time, it does take a philosophical approach.” 

Further illustrating the influence of their environment, Necrofier also heavily explores one of Southern America’s most fabled myths. “The new record touches on selling your soul at the crossroads,” adds Bakka. “I like to take a different approach and touch on the elements of the esoteric world and dive into the forbidden or hidden that surrounds us in our lives every day.” 

As the Texan black metal outlaws saddle up for record two, they are leading the charge as one of the contemporary purveyors of black metal revivalism. ‘Burning Shadows in the Southern Night’ is certain to elicit a sense of nostalgia for those who dare to lay ears on this vicious new offering.  

Lineup:
Bakka – Vocals, Guitar
Semir Ozerkan – Guitars
Dobber Beverly – Drums
Mat Valentine - Bass

Guest Musicians:
Cammie Beverly (Oceans of Slumber) – Vocals on “The All Seeing Shadows” and “The Fall From Heaven”

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Necrofier 
https://twitter.com/necrofier 
https://www.instagram.com/necrofier/ 
https://necrofier.bandcamp.com

Producer/Sound Engineer/Mixing: Joel Hamilton at Studio G, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering

Cover Art: Burney

Presskit: https://presskit.season-of-mist.com/Necrofier 
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Password: Presskitofmist 

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Edinburgh's Boulder Fields presents 'Measures' from debut album, blurring boundaries between Indie Rock, Scottish Folk & Americana

“Combines Scottish folk with Americana and indie, creating an engaging, stirring musical blend… gorgeous, timeless music that comes highly recommended” ~ Americana UK

"Upbeat and infectious with a feel-good vibe. A catchy melody, constructed at the crossroads of folk, rock and pop, this is an earworm to leave you grinning as you grab a pint or the hand of your partner for a hearty dance" ~ The Spill Magazine


Edinburgh-based troubadour Boulder Fields presents his new folktastic single 'Measures', a catchy and uptempo taste of his debut album ‘With All The Other Ghosts’, released via Scottish indie imprint Let There Be Numbers.

“We measure the distance, we measure how far still to go…”

Boulder Fields revolves around Scottish singer-songwriter Cam Fraser, formerly of Borrowed Books and 80s punk legends The Cateran, who joined Nirvana on the 1989 UK tour that broke the band, as well as touring or sharing the stage with The Proclaimers, Tad and Grant Hart (Husker Du),

This long-play record features eleven thoughtful tracks with beautiful, stripped-down arrangements. Mainly played on acoustic instruments, these songs are enveloped with sonorous harmonies and delivered with fierce intensity, recalling these artists' collective punk history.

"Is it too simplistic to say that sometimes it’s hard to keep going? Then sometimes, at least for some, it just gets too hard. Resilience is all very well, but the unexpected shitstorm can overwhelm even the strongest, and then it’s all too easy to sink below," says Cam Fraser about the deeper meaning of 'Measures'.

“Boulder Fields had already played a few shows prior to heading into the studio. There was something magical happening with just these acoustic instruments and the vocals, and it felt like this was what we should try to capture on the album. Listening to it now, I think that’s pretty much what we pulled off. It sounds just like when we play together; nothing fake or contrived or prettied up with technology… just us. I’m proud of this collection of songs and I’m proud of how we play them together.”

On ‘With All The Other Ghosts’, Cam (vocals, guitar) forms the core three-piece with his long-time collaborator Aly Barr (bass, vocals) and the talented Suzy Cargill (drums, vocals). Since their debut performance as a collective at 2022's Belladrum Festival, they have played several very well-received shows around Edinburgh, some as a three-piece and some with the extended line-up.

This album also features Jamie Watson, a hugely respected figure in the Scottish music scene. Perhaps best known as a producer for the likes of Snow Patrol and The Vaselines, or former owner of Chamber Studio, Watson was also a member of such influential Scottish bands as The Monos, The Solos and The Persian Rugs. Jamie and Cam first worked together back in the 1980s, when Cam’s band rehearsed and recorded at Jamie’s studio. On acoustic guitar for several tracks, he contributes some impressive finger-style guitar, in addition to tapping his vast experience in helping create the final mix.

Fraser adds, "The album owes a lot to the very lovely guy who sat behind the mixing desk, Richie Werner at B&B Studios. As well as fretting about all the technical stuff and making sure he got the best possible sound out of all the instruments, Richie also fired up his studio’s old Hammond organ and played on a couple of songs."

As of April 16, 'Measures' will be available from fine digital outlets, including Apple Music and Bandcamp. The album 'All the Other Ghosts' will be released on June 14 and is already available for pre-order.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by James Andrew Cameron Fraser (PRS / BMI)
Cam Fraser - vocals, acoustic guitar
Aly Barr - acoustic bass, vocals, piano
Suzy Cargill - drums, percussion, mandolin, vocals
Richie Werner - organ
Jamie Watson -  acoustic guitar, mixing support
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Richie Werner at B&B Studios
Album cover design & artwork by Cam Fraser
Front cover photography by John MacPherson
Catalogue No: LTBNLP703
Videos by Cam Fraser

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All-Star House Band Announced for 'Mavis Staples 85th: All-Star Birthday Concert'

The all-star house band has been announced for Mavis Staples 85th: All-Star Birthday Concert event, featuring Benmont Tench, Greg Leisz, John Michael Bradford, Lenny Castro, Mark Mullins, Nick Ellman, Rick Holmstrom, Terence Higgins, and backup vocalists Alfreda McCrary, Ann McCrary and Regina McCrary. The house band will be led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director Don Was. The house band joins Mavis Staples along with the incredible lineup of performing artists previously announced including Black Pumas, Chris Stapleton, Grace Potter, Hozier, Jackson Browne, Jeff Tweedy, Keb’ Mo’, Michael McDonald, Nathaniel Rateliff, Norah Jones, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal, The War And Treaty, plus unannounced special guests.

A limited number of tickets for this all-star concert on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the YouTube Theater have been made available at http://ticketmaster.com. 
 
Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Mavis is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s both a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights icon; a three-time GRAMMY Award winner (and a GRAMMY lifetime achievement award); a chart-topping soul, gospel and R&B pioneer; a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient; named to Rolling Stone's Top 200 Singers of All Time at No. 46; and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration and sang in Barack Obama’s White House. Over the past few decades alone, she’s collaborated with everyone from Prince and Bob Dylan to Arcade Fire and Bon Iver, blown away countless festivalgoers from Newport Folk and Glastonbury to Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo and graced the airwaves on Fallon, Colbert, Ellen, Austin City Limits, Jools Holland and the Grammys.
 
For complete show details, please visit: http://mavisstaples85.com

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Texas' 9-VOLT VELVET sign to Shore Dive Records for debut album & announce parallel ‘Riptide / Hey, Candy’ 7” vinyl single

Dallas-based indie dreamgaze outfit 9-Volt Velvet has signed to Shore Dive Records for the release of their debut album 'Nude Beaches' on CD, previewed by the single 'Riptide'. Out May 10, this 13-track collection blends washed-out fuzzy and feedback-laden guitars, driving bass, pounding drum beats and ghosty vocals.

Taking their bring of 'rockgazedreamgloom' even further, they will also be putting out a limited edition of twenty 7" lathe-cut vinyl via Cryptic Carousel, slated for the same release date, with 'Riptide' as the Side-A track and 'Hey Candy' on Side B.

Nestled in the fine territory between post-punk and shoegaze with a surf vibe, 9-Volt Velvet is made up of Mark Cross (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion), Donnie Robertson (drums, percussion, keyboards) and Kevin Robinson (guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals).

Hailing from Muscle Shoals, AL and Dallas respectively, Mark and Donnie met through an ad in a local newspaper, hit it off instantly and formed a band, eventually being joined by Kevin soon after they began performing. Involving past members of of Viva Voce and The Northern Lights, they bring together several decades of experience playing shows with the likes of Starflyer 59, Spoon, The Dandy Warhols, Jimmy Eat World, Sunny Day Real Estate, Kill Hannah, Luxury, Lugsole, The Features, Bleach,  Fold Zandura, 764-HERO and Morella’s Forest.

'Nude Beaches' is the culmination of 9-Volt Velvet's musical journey, showcasing their evolution as artists and the unique sounds they have curated together. Inspired by their natural chemistry and a like-minded approach to music-making, in June 2023, they embarked on an intense 3-week studio session in Dallas, crafting an album that explores the themes of freedom and self-expression.

From the introspective lyrics to the intricate musical arrangements, every aspect of 'Nude Beaches' reflects the band's commitment to pushing boundaries and taking risks. This is a sonic journey that invites listeners to embrace their own individuality and revel in the joy of truly being themselves.

Influenced by such artists as The Cure, Sonic Youth, Swervedriver, The Jesus & Mary Chain, DIIV and The Velvet Underground, 9-Volt Velvet emerged as a recording artist in January 22 with their debut 'Cathedrals' EP, followed by the 'Mirrors' EP in July of that year.

As of May 10, 'Nude Beaches' will be available on CD via Shore Dive Records. Digitally, it is already available from fine music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. It can also be obtained directly from the trio via Bandcamp, where the 7" lathes are also available for pre-order.

CREDITS
Written and performed by 9-Volt Velvet
Mark Cross - lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion
Donnie Robertson - drums, percussion, keyboards
Kevin Robinson - guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals
Recorded at Starlight Studios (Dallas) by Donnie Robertson & Jeff Ross
Produced, mixed & mastered by Donnie Robertson
CD released via Shore Dive Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Monument Records Promotes Two

Monument Records has promoted Casey Thomas to Vice President Marketing & Commercial Partnerships and Ansley Neeley to Manager, Marketing & Creative. In their roles, Thomas will continue to oversee marketing, publicity, creative, digital and streaming, while Neeley will step into project management and continue her work in supporting creative and publicity efforts.
 
Monument’s GM Katie McCartney says, “Casey has worked tirelessly in support of Monument and our artist roster over the years she has been with us. Her leadership and relationship skills along with her one of a kind marketing mind are beyond impressive and she will excel in this role.
 
“Ansley has leaned in and worked so hard to grow and learn all aspects of marketing and promotion. This is a natural progression for her and this elevation is well-deserved.”
 
Thomas is a Boston, Massachusetts native earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Colby College and Master’s Degree from Boston College, and joined Monument from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. As first a manager of PR in 2018, Thomas was later elevated to publicist and, until recently, director of marketing, publicity and creative.
 
Originally from Birmingham, AL, Neeley moved to Nashville in 2019 after graduating from The University of Alabama with a degree in Public Relations. She officially began her career at The GreenRoom PR as a junior publicist. Neeley joined Monument Records in 2021 as the label’s promotion coordinator, later adding in marketing coordinator responsibilities ranging from facilitating the delivery and strategic setup of all the label’s releases, to planning various artist events and executing traditional and digital marketing campaigns. Most recently, she has become heavily involved in the process of overseeing and developing the roster’s creative elements.
 
Formed under the leadership of Jason Owen and Shane McAnally, Monument Records is a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment. Since Monument’s launch, the artist roster – including Alex Hall, Brandon Ratcliff, Shelby Lynne, Tigirlily Gold and Walker Hayes – has accumulated nearly 3 billion streams, released multi-Platinum singles (including Hayes’ No. 1, smash hit “Fancy Like”), made major TV appearances on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the TODAY Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Good Morning America, and has been written about in the pages of Billboard, Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine and the New York Times. 
 
The label has created major partnerships for their artists with Applebee’s, Boot Barn, OtterBox, The VFW and Free People, among many other highlights. ACM New Duo of the Year-nominated Tigirlily Gold continues to climb country charts with current hit “I Tried A Ring On,” after their previously released Top 40 “Shoot Tequila” was recently nominated for two CMT Awards. “Shoot Tequila” has been streamed more than 50 million times to-date, garnering recognition across the industry, with CMT unveiling them as part of their “Next Women of Country” 2024 class.
 
Congratulate Thomas HERE and Neeley HERE.

Monument Records’ Casey Thomas and Ansley Neeley have been promoted to Vice President, 
Marketing & Commercial Partnerships and Manager of Marketing & Creative, respectively.
Download headshots (credit: Robert Chavers)

Whiskey Myers Extend 2024 Tour Through Fall

Having kicked off a year of heavy touring with a headlining RodeoHouston stadium appearance and a run of electric arena shows, as profiled by Rolling Stone here, multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers now extend their in-demand run through the fall with today’s announcement of 12 additional shows. Tickets to all previously announced shows are on sale now, with the new run of shows on sale this Friday, March 1 at 10 a.m. local time via WhiskeyMyers.com.
 
Joining the genre-bending band across the new October dates are JJ Grey & Mofro and Colby Acuff. Southall and Cam Allen serve as support on November 1 with 49 Winchester and Angel White joining on November 2. Previously announced dates feature a rotating cast of support with The Red Clay Strays, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Southall, Whitey Morgan and the 78’s, Anderson East, Blackberry Smoke, Reid Haughton, Treaty Oak Revival, Vincent Neil Emerson and Eddie Flint.
 
In addition to their own headlining dates, Whiskey Myers tops several festival lineups and will serve as direct support to Hank Williams, Jr. for four shows. Their own Wiggy Thump Festival also returns to their hometown of Palestine, Texas for the sixth year on April 20, with Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Brent Cobb and Joey Greer joining the event benefitting the local Anderson County Youth Livestock Association. Tickets are available HERE.
 
For all the latest information, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.

Whiskey Myers 2024 Tour
# denotes direct support to Brandi Carlile
* denotes direct support to Hank Williams, Jr.
^ denotes direct support to Zach Bryan
(visit WhiskeyMyers.com for support details specific to each headlining date)
 
Previously Announced Dates:
April 20           Palestine, Texas  ||  Wiggy Thump Festival
May 3              Little Rock, Ark.  ||  Simmons Bank Arena
May 4              Park City, Kan.  ||  Hartman Arena
May 5              Cedar Rapids, Iowa  ||  Alliant Energy Powerhouse
May 7              Sioux Falls, S.D.  ||  Denny Sanford Center
May 9              Minneapolis, Minn.  ||  The Armory
May 10            Peoria, Ill.  ||  Peoria Civic Center
May 11            Rogers, Ark.  ||  The Walmart AMP
May 24            Camdenton, Mo.  ||  Ozarks Amphitheater
May 25            Camdenton, Mo.  ||  Ozarks Amphitheater
June 12            Morrison, Colo.  ||  Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 13            Morrison, Colo.  ||  Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 15            Nampa, Idaho  ||  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
June 16            Reno, Nev.  ||  Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort
June 18            Santa Barbara, Calif.  ||  Santa Barbara Bowl
June 19            Del Mar, Calif.  ||  San Diego County Fair
June 21            Concord, Calif. ||  Toyota Pavilion at Concord
June 22            Wheatland, Calif.  ||. Hard Rock Live
July 5               Chicago, Ill.  ||  Rosemont Theater
July 6               Sterling Heights, Mich.  ||  Michigan Lottery Amphitheater
July 7               Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Everwise Amphitheater
July 9               Youngstown, Ohio  ||  Foundations Amphitheater
July 11             Pikeville, Ky.  ||  Appalachian Wireless Arena
July 12             Huber Heights, Ohio  ||  Rose Music Center
July 13             St. Louis, Mo.  ||  Saint Louis Music Park
July 21             Redmond, Ore.  ||  FairWell Festival #
Aug. 9              Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Aug. 10            Virginia Beach, Va.  ||  Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater *
Aug. 13            Reading, Pa.  ||  Santander Arena
Aug. 15            Kingston, R.I.  ||  Ryan Center
Aug. 16            Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater
Aug. 17            Gilford, N.H.  ||  Bank of New Hampshire Amphitheater
Aug. 18            Bridgeport, Conn.  ||  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Aug. 21            Asbury Park, N.J.  ||  Stone Pony Summer Stage
Aug. 23            Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  ||  Broadview Stage at SPAC *
Aug. 24            Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater *
Aug. 31            Palmer, Alaska  ||  Alaska State Fair
Sept. 19            Louisville, Ky.  ||  Bourbon & Beyond ^
 
New Dates:
Sept. 20            Cape Girardeau, Mo.  ||  Show Me Center
Oct. 17             Huntsville, Ala.  ||  Orion Amphitheater
Oct. 18             Alpharetta, Ga.  ||  Ameris Bank Amphitheater
Oct. 20             Johnson City, Tenn.  ||  Freedom Hall
Oct. 23             Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 24             Charlottesville, Va.  ||  Ting Pavilion
Oct. 26             Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 28             Dothan, Ala.  ||  Civic Center
Oct. 30             Baton Rouge, La.  ||  Raising Cane’s Arena
Nov. 1              Tulsa, Okla.  ||  BOK Center
Nov. 2              Dallas, Texas  ||  Dos Equis Pavilion

About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show in 2019. Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, available everywhere now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2 million albums and amassed over 2.8 billion streams while earning six RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features (and an on-screen appearance) in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among several others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”

Darius Rucker to Host 2024 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, June 10 at 7pm ET Live on Golf Channel

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-Diamond certified artist Darius Rucker will host the 2024 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by CME Group, to be held at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C. The Induction Ceremony takes place on Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m. ET, airing live on Golf Channel, and kicking off the week of the 124th U.S. Open and the opening of the new World Golf Hall of Fame Museum at the USGA’s Golf House Pinehurst. 
 
“Golf is my biggest passion outside of music, so it’s an honor to be invited to be part of such a significant event for the sport,” reflects Rucker. “I love the course at Pinehurst and can’t wait to celebrate this year’s inductees.”
 
The 2024 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by CME Group will honor Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer along with the late Johnny Farrell, Beverly Hanson, Tom Weiskopf and the Founders of the LPGA. NBA star Stephen “Steph” Curry will receive the Charlie Sifford Award presented by Southern Company, an award that honors recipients for their spirit in advancing diversity in golf. 
 
“Given Darius Rucker’s longstanding involvement in golf he is a perfect host for this momentous occasion, which is marking the 50th anniversary of the World Golf Hall of Fame,” said Greg McLaughlin, CEO, World Golf Foundation. 
 
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish and since releasing his first Country album in 2008, has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums and 10 No.1 singles on Country radio. He will release his first book, a memoir titled “Life’s Too Short,” on May 28.
 
As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3.6 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. 

Photo Credit: Jim Wright

About the World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the legacies of those who have made golf great. The Hall of Fame opened in 1974 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, where 71 members were inducted prior to the transition (in 1998) to its St. Augustine, Florida location. In June 2024, the World Golf Hall of Fame Museum will open as part of new visitor experience at the USGA’s Golf House Pinehurst campus. World Golf Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the umbrella of the World Golf Foundation. To learn more, visit www.worldgolfhalloffame.org.

Carrion Vael Unleash Official Music Video For "Savage Messiah" via Unique Leader Records

Melodic deathcore quintet Carrion Vael has released the official music video for "Savage Messiah"today via Unique Leader Records. The track can be found on the band's excellent new album 'Cannibals Anonymous'. Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, the band commented:

“Self-proclaimed prophet and leader of the totalitarian doomsday cult The Ant Hill Kids, Roch Thériault could only be described as “savage”. Thériault's punishments were violent and extreme, often castrating male members of his cult, forcing members to break their own limbs with a sledgehammer, and even performing unnecessary amateur surgery without anesthesia. Finally being arrested in 1989 after drunkenly amputating a woman’s arm with a meat cleaver, Thériault's reign of terror ended after being sentenced to life in prison. His insanity inspired this song and is our version of his story, and the story of the people he tortured.”

Before today, the band dropped the music video for their track "Discount Meats" and most recently, the "Love Zombie"visualizer. Watch the "Savage Messiah" music video below, and stream 'Cannibals Anonymous' here.

Carrion Vael Is:

Travis Lawson Purcell - Vocals

Al Arford - Bass

Trenton Limburg - Guitars

Ryan Kuder - Guitars

Matt Behner - Drums

CROWNSHIFT – Release New Single And Video 'My Prison'

A few weeks ago, high-profile modern metal band CROWNSHIFT announced the release date and details of their eagerly awaited self-titled debut album, which is due out on May 10th, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Today, the band that's currently one of Finland's hottest new music exports, are proud to unleash a new single called 'My Prison', which showcases a more atmospheric side of CROWNSHIFT richly adorned with divine guitar leads and - yet again - an absolute earworm of a chorus! 

A studio session music video was recorded and is being released alongside the single. Check it out below.

Catch CROWNSHIFT live this year at several big Summer festivals across Europe, including. Nummirock, Rock Fest Barcelona, Graspop, Rockstadt Extreme Fest, and Motocultor, or at their album release show in Helsinki on May 15th. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!
 

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE CROWNSHIFT'S DEBUT ALBUM:
https://crownshift.bfan.link/cslp

LISTEN TO 'MY PRISON':
https://crownshift.bfan.link/mpsg

WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'MY PRISON' below.

Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high-standing crossover metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest metal exports, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

Seamlessly covering a diversity of styles, the quartet has a unique signature to their modern sound. Hypnotizing melodies paired with ripping riffs, from moody mid-tempo songs to fierce prog-death-metal opuses, CROWNSHIFT were born to be a master of all trades.

Their forthcoming self-titled debut album consists of eight contemporary melodic death metal anthems with a progressive edge and captivating choruses for the ages. CROWNSHIFT's members are or have been involved in some of Finland's most renowned and universally beloved metal bands, including NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, WINTERSUN, and MYGRAIN, and it shows. On their first album, CROWNSHIFT have managed to combine their collective experiences and crafted a modern metal masterpiece that sounds distinctively Finnish and offers stellar songwriting and excellent production. 

Keep your eyes peeled for teasers and further announcements and make sure to follow CROWNSHIFT on their socials to stay up-to-date.

CROWNSHIFT IS:
Tommy Tuovinen: Vocals 
Daniel Freyberg: Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Jukka Koskinen: Bass 
Heikki Saari: Drums 

In Hearts Wake Share "Farewell" Video

After 12 years creating music beloved by a loyal fanbase across the world, In Hearts Wake today announce the departure of long-time bassist and vocalist Kyle Erich.
 
In conjunction with the news, In Hearts Wake have also announced that they will tour Australia with Erich for the last time this September, giving fans the opportunity to share in an important closing chapter for the band. And also alongside this announcement, In Hearts Wake deliver a brand new track, fittingly titled "Farewell": A poignant cap put on Erich's time with the band, laced with emotional tension and catharsis.
 
Though Erich's departure signifies a dynamic shift for In Hearts Wake, their split has been amicable; both are anticipating bright futures as they continue on separate paths. After going through the motions of any breakup –– from sadness and heartbreak, through to acceptance –– In Hearts Wake and Erich are now ready to celebrate with the release of "Farewell" and their upcoming final run of headline shows together.
 
The process of creating "Farewell" doubled as a healthy way of processing Erich's impending departure from the band; a moment for him to be involved in his exit in a way that perfectly put a pin in his time with his bandmates. It is this very reason "Farewell" has a spirit of closure to it, because this is exactly what it represents: a beautiful, monumental chapter coming to an close for Erich and In Hearts Wake alike.

As his melodies and vocals soar, the heartfelt weight of his final message is as much for the In Hearts Wake fans, as it is for his bandmates.

Watch the video for "Farewell" below.

Hailing from Byron Bay and now one of the leading acts in the Australian heavy scene, In Hearts Wake first roared into view via their 2012 debut album Divination; a tarot-inspired release, praised for its memorable breakdowns, melodic hooks, taut execution and a sea of features. Remaining a fan-favourite to this day, Divination peaked at #27 on the ARIA Charts, setting the stage for a horde of headline shows, international tours, appearances at Soundwave Festival and beyond for In Hearts Wake.

Now in command of five hard-hitting albums, including 2014's Earthwalker, 2015's Skydancer, 2017's Ark and 2020's Kaliyuga, In Hearts Wake also fuse themes of social and environmental justice into their palpitating brand of metalcore, with multiple Top 5 ARIA debuts, millions of streams and fans across the globe.

Recently appearing at UNIFY Off The Record in 2023 and wowing audiences across Australia with their Decade Of Divination tour last year, In Hearts Wake are set to celebrate and farewell their journey to date with Erich this September with what is guaranteed to be a poignant and unforgettable run that spans Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

Ultimately, to honour Erich's imprint on In Hearts Wake, clear and evident since the debut In Hearts Wake album, the seminal Divination, the only way the group could convey such a whirlwind of emotions was through a dose of new music that captured everything about the In Hearts Wake spirit: brutality, passion, and catharsis.

IN HEARTS WAKE FULL STATEMENT:
"In Hearts Wake has some news. Our bass player and clean vocalist Kyle Erich is leaving the band to focus on his family and other parts of his life. He will be touring with us one last time in September, and today we have released a new track and video called 'Farewell' as part of his send off.
 
"We adore Kyle and appreciate every contribution he's made to our band and our lives. 12 years of laughs, gigs and singalongs. He's an amazing person and we will miss having him around as In Hearts Wake continues to forge ahead. 
 
"While we were saddened and heart broken by the news at first, we all knew that what was right for Kyle was right for us. We all support his decision and can't wait to celebrate him and bring closure to his journey with the band.
 
"We will have more In Hearts Wake news in a couple of weeks, but for now lets celebrate our man Kyle Erich and all the amazing moments we've had together."
 
—Jake, Ben, Eaven, + Conor
 
KYLE ERICH FULL STATEMENT:
"It's hard to put into words how impactful and fulfilling my journey with In Hearts Wake has been. I honestly feel so lucky to have been a part of In Hearts Wake and everything it has become over the years. The places we've been, the bands/people who have supported us and all the incredible moments that I'll never forget. To be honest, I never really thought that music could bring so much joy to my life and I owe so much to my brothers in the band for seeing something in me that I didn’t even know I had.  
 
"The life of a touring musician is incredible and honestly I wouldn't change a thing about my last twelve years with In Hearts Wake. That being said, this life does require a lot of sacrifice and now as a father those choices are more complicated and much harder to make. Being in the industry for as long as I have, I know you need to give 100% to make it work and I’m at a point now where that's not something I'm able to give. In my eyes that would be a disservice to the band and to all our fans who have supported us over the years. 
 
"'Farewell' will be my last song with the band and it was a very difficult song to write. Despite this being the right decision for me it’s been so hard to let go of something that’s been such a massive part of my life. The Australian tour this September will be my last tour as part of the band and although bitter sweet, its going to be a farewell tour to remember.
 
"From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank anyone who has come to a show, said hello to me in the street or played with us on stage. You have truly changed my life forever. Jake, Ben, Eaven, and Conor: I love you guys and I can't wait to see where In Hearts Wake goes from here.  See you down the road!"

—Kyle

OCEANS OF SLUMBER Release New Single

Oceans of Slumber defy any and all convention. For the past 15 years, the Houston band have come to redefine what it means to be Southern Gothic by mixing melodic death, doom and black metal with subtle electronic flourishes and the overpowering heat of their hometown. Now, after signing with Season of Mist, they're extending their progressive streak even further by envisioning a dark and cinematic new subgenre that's theirs and theirs alone.

Ahead of their upcoming tour with Lacuna Coil and New Years Day, today, Oceans of Slumber are releasing the first single off their upcoming fifth album.

Watch the captivating video for "Where Gods Fear to Speak" below.

Stream: https://orcd.co/oceansofslumberwheregodsfeartospeak

It's damn near impossible to constrict Oceans of Slumber to one genre. "Where Gods Fear to Speak" opens with more of the sultry doom metal  headbanging that long-time fans have come to expect, but the band's new single breaks entirely new ground. Punishing blast beats and a blackened torrent of melodic tremolo picking collide with Cammie Beverly's powerhouse cleans, a skyrocketing guitar solo and synths that swirl like the aura of a mystical planet. So what do we call this otherworldly occurrence?

"Dark cinematic metal", says drummer Dobber Beverly. In addition to drumming for grindcore legends Insect Warfare and American black metal trailblazers Necrofier, Dobber is a classically trained pianist who composed Oceans of Slumber's new album. "We've taken the raw and heavier direction of our last two albums and elevated it to the scale of a blockbuster IMAX movie".

The album's concept blurs the ideological lines between Dune, Blade Runner and The Dark Tower, though its first single loops back to real life events. All five members of Oceans of Slumber are from Texas, where organized religion can be as suffocating as the dust or heat. Growing up, Cammie was caught in an especially hard bind. Her childhood home was divided over her father's dedication to the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research and her mother becoming a Jehova's Witness. "Regardless of which one you believe, organized religion makes us suffer in order to please this heavenly deity", Cammie says. "But the payoff is only an illusion".

That tension - between the promise of divine pleasure and the pains of the flesh - raises "Where Gods Fear to Speak" to truly Biblical proportions. The chant that creeps in past the four minute mark could pass for the curse of an evil sorcerer. Your grace is sufficient / Made perfect in my weakness. But those lyrics are a direct quote from the Book of 2 Corinthians.

The video for "Where Gods Fear to Speak" ties in nicely with these themes. Taken captive by some unholy masked trinity, Cammie is strung up by ropes fashioned in the style of Shibari, an ancient Japanese torture method that's evolved into a form of BDSM. Of course, nothing is strong enough to hold down Cammie's voice. Her belt covers such a wide range, steeped in the blues as much the gospel, that it really could move mountains. Only now, she's flexing a guttural new muscle.

"I've always wanted to do death growls", Cammie says. "'Where Gods Fear to Speak' presented the perfect opportunity. Mixing harsh vocals in with my cleans speaks to that tug of war between pleasure and pain, though there's a freedom that comes with pushing my voice past its perceived breaking point".    
 
On "Where Gods Fear to Speak", Oceans of Slumber ascend to unimagined heights. 

The video for "Where Gods Fear to Speak" was directed by Josh Vargas.

Additional video credits
Shibari - Jesse Salazar aka Darkness_Hyde
Makeup - Heather Alcala
Hair - Locks Kinks & Twist LLC

Models: Elizabeth Karen, Victoria Argeroplos, Kalina Dalal

Now that their new album is well on its way, Oceans of Slumber are hitting the road next month. The band are bringing their smoldering live show from Wilmington, Delaware to Columbus, Ohio alongside Lacuna Coil and New Years Day.

"Touring with Lacuna Coil is like a dream for us in Oceans of Slumber", says Cammie. "Sharing the stage with such legendary women in metal is an incredible honor, and we're excited for the amazing experiences and memorable shows ahead. We can't wait to see you all there!"

Ignite the Fire Tour May 2024
May 2 - Wilmington, DE @ The Queen [TICKETS]
May 3 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony [TICKETS]
May 4 - Reading, PA @ Reverb [TICKETS]
May 6 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa [TICKETS]
May 7 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground [TICKETS]
May 9 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Rockville Festival [TICKETS]*
May 11 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl [TICKETS]
May 13 - Ft. Smith, AR @ Temple Live [TICKETS]
May 14 - Wichita, KS @ Temple Live [TICKETS]
May 15 - St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall [TICKETS]
May 17 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival [TICKETS]**
May 19 - Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest [TICKETS]*

*Only Lacuna Coil
** No Oceans of Slumber

Oceans of Slumber is a progressive metal band from Houston, Texas. Throughout the years, the band has released several studio albums that showcase their musical growth and introspective lyrics. Their discography delves into themes of mental health, human emotions, and existential struggles.

The band’s intense live performances leave audiences in awe of their musical prowess and passionate stage presence. Their dedication to craft and willingness to experiment solidifies them as a formidable force in the metal scene. Continuously pushing boundaries and inspiring fans worldwide, Oceans of Slumber carve a unique path in the world of progressive metal, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

Lineup
Cammie Beverly - vocals
Dobber Beverly- drums, piano
Semir Ozerkan - bass
Alex Davis - guitar
Chris Kritikos - guitar, synth

Style: Dark Cinematic Metal
FFO: Ne Obliviscaris, Swallow the Sun, Ihashn

Recording
Audiovision Studios in Bogotá, Columbia
Assistant engineering at Audiovision by Deyra Castillo and David Dueñas Piña

Production
Produced and engineered by Joel Hamilton
Mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn, New York
Additional engineering by Chris Kritikos
Assistant engineering by Justin Termotto

Follow Oceans of Slumber
https://oceansofslumber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/oceansofslumber/
https://www.instagram.com/oceansofslumber/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/user/oceansofslumber
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JSza6IRxLr1Ez3wqKd0SY?si=aWrsTRHCSCemMNRQaSk5tw

Sweden's THEN COMES SILENCE present seventh album 'Trickery' as they launch North American tour with Vision Video

"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


Swedish post-punk outfit Then Comes Silence bring their potent sound on the road as they launch their North American tour on April 20, joined by Vision Video, Aurelio Voltaire and Tears For The Dying.

Serving up infectious post-punk to listeners in 21 cities across the US and Canada, their repertoire brings offerings from their seventh album ‘Trickery’, released on April 5 via Metropolis Records following the singles 'Like a Hammer' and ‘Ride or Die’.

Formed in Stockholm in 2012, Then Comes Silence is made up of frontman Alex Svenson, drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie (Los Carniceros del Norte) with Svenson originally inspired by frequent touring with A Place To Bury Strangers and an attraction to horror and the occult.

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. Old and young. Some with a similar background and some just for the love of the music and the culture that comes with the lifestyle.  

"No one is free from apprehension and fear. Everyone feels some kind of alienation in certain degrees. You might often think you need to camouflage yourself to be part of a context. Make a change to fit in the group. The need for friendship is strong so you adapt. Maybe not always the way you hoped. But then...  there are moments when we unite and harmonize with other people and feel an incredible community together. That feeling is priceless and a blessing. Friendship is love. It is important and worth fighting for," says Alex Svenson.

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 April 5, the 'Trickery' album will be available on vinyl and CD. It will also be released digitally everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. As for their upcoming North American live dates, tour tickets can be ordered 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
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
April 20 – Parsippany, NJ @ Dark Force Fest
April 21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo  *
April 23 – Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music Hall  *
April 24 – Brattleboro, VT @ Stone Church *
April 25 – Boston, MA @ Sonia  *
April 26 – Lewiston, ME @ L/A Arts  *
April 27 – Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB  **
April 28 – Toronto , ON @ Velvet Underground  **
April 30 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom  *
May I – Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme  *
May 2 – Chicago IL @ Subterranean  **
May 3 – St. Louis. MO @ The Crack Fox  **
May 4 – Dubuque, LA @ Fox Den Motel  *
May 5- Milwaukee, WI @ The Vivarium  *
May 6 – Minneapolis, MN @ Green Room  *
May 7 – Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar  *
May 8 – Louisville, KY @ Art Sanctuary  *
May 9 – Detroit, MI @ Smalls  ***
May 10 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery  ***
May 11 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom  ***
May 12 – TBA  ***

*   with Vision Video
**  with Vision Video + Aurelio Voltaire
*** with Vision Video + Aurelio Voltaire + Tears For The Dying


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