BEWITCHER Kicks Off North American Tour

Black magick metal masters Bewitcher will be "manifesting darkness" in the U.S. and Mexico starting tomorrow, May 4 with a set at Omega Fest 24 in Berkeley, CA! The band will then stop in Hollywood before making their way to Mexico for a headlining run! Upon the tour's conclusion, Bewitcher will the link up with fellow Portland-based occultists UADA for "The Shadows Return" tour, which will lay waste upon the states starting on May 14 in Salt Lake City, UT until the final stop on May 28 in Sacramento, CA. The full itinerary can be found below!

For a taste of Bewitcher's blistering live set, the band recently shared the vicious performance video for the song, "Our Lady of Speed!" Directed and edited by Nate Souza, the clip was shot in front of a SOULED OUT hometown crowd and can be found at THIS LOCATION.

"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.

BEWITCHER Live Dates:

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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STARSET Drop "Brave New World" Video — WATCH // Band Touring Through May

Visionary cinematic rock collective STARSET thrilled fans today with the official music video for the new single "BRAVE NEW WORLD."

Watch it below. 

"BRAVE NEW WORLD" packs all the sonic power and punch that STARSET fans have to come to know, expect, and love from the band, complete with a dystopian lyrical bend. Riffs that crackle like electricity, pummeling percussion, and verses that sound like they crawled headlong out of hell living amongst unforgettable melodic refrains, "BRAVE NEW WORLD" is the anthem you've been waiting for.

Known for their groundbreaking immersive live shows known as "DEMONSTRATIONS," STARSET are currently on tour through May 16.

Lauded by Forbes as having "one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band," Columbus, Ohio's STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. Their hits include RIAA Platinum-selling hit "My Demons" (2012) and RIAA Gold-selling single "It Has Begun" (2014), with others soon to follow. With a staggering 5 billion streams and a rapidly growing rabid global fanbase, 2024 sees STARSET poised to rise as one of rock's next superstar acts. 

All remaining tour dates are below.

STARSET 2024 TOUR DATES:
5/11 — ATLANTA, GA
5/13 — HARRISBURG, PA
5/14 — BOSTON, MA
5/16 — CHICAGO, IL

Finnish Doom/Death Metal Outfit GRAIN OF PAIN Signs to Noble Demon and Releases First Single from Upcoming Debut Album!

Finnish doom/death metal act GRAIN OF PAIN has officially inked a record deal with Noble Demon and is set to unleash the band's debut album, entitled The Moon Lights The Way, on May 31st. Led by the prolific Timo Solonen, the band's music is a potent fusion of dark, emotional melodies and powerful, guttural vocals.

GRAIN OF PAIN's lineup features a stellar cast of musicians, with Timo Solonen at the helm, showcasing his skills not only as a composer but also contributing growls and guitars. Joining him are Juho Räihä on guitars, Lars Eikind on bass and clean vocals, Juuso Raatikainen on drums, and Sini Pajunen lending her captivating vocals to the mix. Taka Eliel adds backing growls to enrich the band’s gloomy sound.

GRAIN OF PAIN's sound is characterized by its intense emotional depth and draws inspiration from a variety of influences to create a unique blend of dark atmospheres and powerful melodies. The band's commitment to their craft has already attracted attention: Lars Eikind won the prestigious Spellemannsprisen in Norway and both Juho Räihä and Juuso Raatikainen were nominated for a Finnish Grammy with Swallow the Sun.

Patrick Walch, founder, A&R and digital marketer of Noble Demon, about the latest addition to the label roster: "It's apparently no secret that we at Noble Demon have a soft spot for solid, heavy, melodic and doomy Metal from Finland. So, after hearing the first highly addictive songs by GRAIN OF PAIN we didn't hesitate but plan the debut album together with the super talented Timo to show the world once more why the rumors persist that the Finns are fed metal via mother's milk from day one!"

To get a taste of what's to come, listen to the album's title track and first single "The Moon Lights The Way", which is accompanied by a visually stunning lyric video.

Watch the video below:

Listen to the single HERE

Mastermind Timo Solonen about the track: "When you try to reach something which looks promising. Or if you try to get something back from your past life and it backfires badly. All the emotions run through your mind. Or is this really something else? Listeners will hear and experience this based on their life. I don't want to take that experience away."

The Moon Lights The Way will be released digitally on May 31st via Noble Demon. The album is now available to pre-save at THIS LOCATION

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Windwaker Announce New Album "HYPERVIOLENCE" + Share "Break the Rules" Video

Australia's WINDWAKER — vocalist Liam Guinane, guitarist Jesse Crofts, bassist Indey Salvestro, drummer Chris Lalic, and synths/samples specialist Connor Robins — are pleased to announce their new album HYPERVIOLENCE, which arrives July 12 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here. 

Today, the band has shared the video for the industrial-tinged banger "Break the Rules." With its heavy artillery riffing and bouncy, cadenced vocal style, it's on its way to becoming one of the hard rock jams of the summer!

Watch it below. 

"'Break the Rules' explores the exchange between two different personalities and the prospect of living life to its fullest," the band shares. "One side is wild and willing to act out regardless of consequence, encouraging the other, who is more reserved and considerate, but ultimately unable to live beyond the rules of society (and therefore unable to live care-free like the former). To put it plainly, it's a conversation between an introvert and an extrovert trying to highlight why their way of life is superior to the other, all while accepting the benefit to both approaches."

Shattering all restraint, Windwaker tear at the seams of their sonic boundaries, refining and finessing their craft into something truly unique. Concocting an unsuspecting recipe of electro-charged violence, sickly sweet pop hooks, bouncing hip-hop moments and slick riffage, the charismatic quintet move towards exciting new territory with each new release. And HYPERVIOLENCE is the summit of their efforts.

Emerging out of Melbourne, Victoria, the Australian outfit has cultivated a dedicated and passionate fanbase, amassing millions of digital streams since their inception in 2017. Last July's release, "SIRENS," has cracked over 2.5 million Spotify streams in just a few months time, and saw the band travel across the nation in celebration on the Love In The Dark Tour with Caskets (UK) and alt., selling out nearly every date along the way.

The band's debut album Love Language was released in 2022 via Fearless Records and Cooking Vinyl, demonstrated an unpredictable and undeniable exploration of love across 12 tracks. Windwaker translate their electric and eclectic energy on record to the live stage, with JB Hi-Fi's STACK Magazine last year reviewing: "From full-on mosh to sensitive slowdance, the five-piece delivered a propulsive statement on the status of modern metalcore." The band have carved their name into the core of Australia's alternative music community and have toured alongside some of metal's most favored acts — Beartooth (US), I Prevail (US), Motionless In White (US), Enter Shikari (UK), Caskets (UK), Creeper (UK), Northlane, and more.

The band will embark on its first-ever U.S. tour this summer in support of Northlane. All dates are below and get amped to enjoy Windwaker live and onstage, in their most natural state.

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

PARMALEE DELIVERS INNOVATIVE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WITH “GONNA LOVE YOU” EP OUT MAY 3

Acclaimed country band and BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist Parmalee continues to capture hearts with their latest Stoney Creek Records single, “Gonna Love You.” As the single, now Top 30, continues to climb the charts, the band will release six alternative versions of the song on Friday, May 3. Pre-save/pre-add the song HERE.

This innovative project offers listeners an array of ways to experience “Gonna Love You,” including acoustic, acapella, slowed down, sped up, instrumental, or without the piano intro. With lead singer Matt Thomas’ searing vocals at the forefront, Taste of Country said, “Gonna Love You” “…Expands on a winning formula.”

“We’re thrilled to offer fans different ways to enjoy ‘Gonna Love You,’” says Parmalee’s Thomas. “Each version brings something unique to the table, and you can experience the song in a whole new light.”

Having performed the song earlier this year on both Good Morning America and The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she sat down with the band to talk about the song and the dedication to their fans and their career, the EP showcases Parmalee’s versatility and creativity, giving fans new perspectives on the beloved single.

With its infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics, “Gonna Love You” has quickly become a fan favorite and further solidifies Parmalee’s position as one of country music’s most compelling acts.

Join Parmalee on their journey with the “Gonna Love You” EP, available May 3 on all major streaming platforms and catch the band live on tour with Kane Brown on the “In The Air” Tour. 

About Parmalee:

As the most-played group/band on Country Radio in 2023, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist  Parmalee is one of Country Music's most successful acts with four #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and more than 1 Billion on-demand streams. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard), the North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina,” followed by their PLATINUM-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. They recently scored their third consecutive #1 single with “Girl In Mine,” Billboard’s 8th Most Played Country Song of 2023. Those three #1’s and 15 other tracks, including their current and Top 30 single “Gonna Love You,” are available on their latest album For You 2. 

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Singer-Songwriter Brennley Brown to Release Debut Single "Miracle Story" May 3

Singer-songwriter Brennley Brown is set to release her newest single, “Miracle Story,” on May 3. It was produced by Grammy award winner Luke Wooten (Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, The SteelDrivers). Pre-save/pre-add HERE.
 
Writing the song with noted songwriters Mia Fieldes and Mitch Wong, “Miracle Story” is a powerful and inspirational reminder that God is always ahead of us, crafting pages of glory and orchestrating miracles we can’t see yet. 
 
“My hope for this song is that it will be a reminder that no matter what you’re facing, God has already gone before to make a way where there seems to be no way and write a miracle story like only He can,” said Brown. "For every person still in the waiting, don’t lose heart. He’s not finished yet and is taking all things from broken to beautiful.”  
 
Raised on a ranch in Apple Valley, California, Brown has deep roots in traditional country and gospel music, woven with her deep faith in God. She hopes to deliver “Miracle Story” as a beautiful blend of the two. 
 
Brown has been committed to working hard on her craft since she was nine years old. Audiences may already be familiar with Brown from her tenure on season 12 of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning show, The Voice, where she made it to the top five at only 14 years old. People Magazine hailed her as a "standout performer," as Blake Shelton called her an “inspiration for young people.” 
 
In addition, Brown has made a name for herself in the voiceover world. She landed her first role at 11 years old in the Emmy award-winning Disney series Sofia the First. She currently voices the lead role of Leyla on the Netflix animated series Dragon: Rescue Riders, where she also sings on the show. 
 
She made the permanent move to Nashville in 2021. Storytelling, the hallmark of country music and genre artists like Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings, plus the voices of Linda Ronstadt and Patty Griffin, are foundational to Brown. Combined with her unwavering faith, this musical influence produces an artist who brings a new, unique sound to Country Christian music. 
 
As an artist, it is essential for Brown to convey music with a narrative. Led to release songs with a hopeful message, she signed with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music Nashville. Brown shares a sincere love of Jesus, and an authentic intention to bring a pure, honest spirit to a wide audience in Country Christian music. 
 
Brown will continue to release new music this spring and summer with an EP in the fall. On June 9, she will make her fourth appearance at CMA Music Fest on the Hard Rock Stage in Nashville, TN.

Status Quo Announce "Official Archive Series Vol. 3" + Share Lyric Video For "Paper Plane"

STATUS QUO ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL ARCHIVE SERIES VOL. 3 — LIVE AT WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM — LISTEN

BAND SHARES LYRIC VIDEO FOR "PAPER PLANE"

This song is the perfect soundtrack to forget the daily grind!

At a Status Quo concert, "Paper Plane" isn't just a song, it's a launchpad.

The lights pulse, the crowd roars, and with the first riff, everyone takes flight.

This version captures that raw energy, taken from the upcoming Official Archive Series Vol. 3 — Live At Westonbirt Arboretum, which is available now on all digital platforms along with a lyric video. Francis Rossi belts out the chorus, and a wave of pure joy washes over the venue. Strangers transform into a singing, swaying mass, united by the soaring spirit of the track. Live music magic!

Stream the song here.

Watch the lyric video below.

The Official Archive Series offers exceptional sound quality and great packaging throughout, featuring photography by Christie Goodwin. The Series has been freshly mixed and mastered by Eike Freese and Laurin Halberstadt at Chameleon Studios Hamburg.

Vol. 3 — Live At Westonbirt Arboretum was recorded on Sunday, June 22, 2008 as part of the "In Search Of The Fourth Chord" UK tour. This was the tenth show of the year, and was part of the "Forest Live" initiative by the Forestry Commission, and in fact was a return to the venue for the band who had performed a short run of "Forest Live" shows as part of the "Heavy Traffic" tour of 2003.

Pre-order the album here.

Vol. 3 — Live At Westonbirt Arboretum is a further release of the Status Quo Official Archive Series, presenting the raw energy and infectious enthusiasm of a Status Quo live performance; no matter where in the world. With their trademark sound, powerful guitar riffs, and irresistible hooks, the band delivers an unadulterated rock 'n' roll experience, and this collectible series is a great way to celebrate one of the greatest live acts of all time.

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THE PULL OF AUTUMN presents 'Opening / Closing' single feat. Kraig Jordan, previewing fifth album

"A gem... A genuine and welcome earworm" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Beautiful... Pure and simple. Lyrically emotional and thought-provoking. It has perfect instrumentation and musicality" ~ Spill Magazine

"Better to travel well than to arrive... this band is not about merely travelling, this is exploration down the unbeaten paths of the glorious unknown" ~ The Swindonian


Art-rock indie-pop collective The Pull of Autumn presents their new single 'Opening / Closing' featuring Kraig Jordan. Born from the reflective period as the world began to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Crafted by the songwriting duo of Kraig Jordan and Guy Benoit, and recorded at Plan of a Boy studio in Providence, Rhode Island, this track is a poignant exploration of re-entry into a transformed society.

The second taste of their fifth album 'Memory Tree', this single follows 'I Was Just Dreaming', which features Boston artist Bruce MacLeod on vocals. 

"Opening/Closing" harnesses the raw emotions and experiences of its creators during a time of global uncertainty and change. It features a rich blend of acoustic and electric guitars, layered with a diverse array of percussion, capturing the essence of renewal and the complex emotions tied to reengaging with the outside world," says Kraig Jordan. 

"When I sent Daniel Darrow the stems to work on he expressed he wanted this add an electronic element to the song via electronics and synthesis, the results are an exciting take on electro - acoustic music"    

Daniel Darrow adds “I first heard Kraig’s music through a friend, who worked with him on a electronic project called Nerve Pill. Noting that Kraig’s tastes in music were similar to mine, I began exploring his music to find he is a great songwriter and artist. I’m excited to have contributed to this track, which touches upon so many styles of composition and shared memories of a strange and often lonely time."

'Opening / Closing'  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/track/opening-closing

The 'Memory Tree' album, described as "a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life", will be released via Boston imprint RBM Records on CD and digitally, two years after The Pull of Autumn's 'Beautiful Broken World' album, which involved several music luminaries, including The Pop Group's Mark Stewart, Living Colour's Doug Wimbish and producer Adrian Sherwood.

The Pull of Autumn is a revolving-door collective lead by Rhode Island artist Daniel Darrow of 80s post-punk group Johanna’s House of Glamour and core members Bruce MacLeod, Matthew Darrow and Luke Skyscraper James (I.R.S. recording artist Fashion). Each release involves a revolving door of notable and emerging artists, both from the local music scene and further abroad. The band's debut 2018 eponymous album was followed by 'Afterglow' in 2019, 'Small Colors' in 2020 and 'Beautiful Broken World' in 2022.

'Memory Tree' features contributions by such artists as Philip Parfitt (The Perfect Disaster), Ricky Humphrey (This Twisted Wreckage), San Francisco-based artists Leigh Gregory and Julius Manning, Berkeley singer-songwriter Sophia Campbell, and two local music legends - Rhode Island Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul Everett and producer, songwriter and artist Kraig Jordan. 

'Opening / Closing' is available exclusively via Bandcamp, where the 'Memory Tree' album can be pre-ordered. On May 31, this record goes live across all digital music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.

CREDITS
Produced & Mixed by Daniel Darrow                          
Mastered by Bruce Macleod                            
Cover painting by Paul Everett
01. Memory Tree - Daniel Darrow (synths), Matthew Darrow (drums)    

02. Walter Benjamin - Leigh Gregory (guitars, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths), Aaron Carr (cello)                              
03. Freedom is a Thief - Sophia Campbell (vocals, bass), Daniel Darrow (synths), Kevin Carnes (drums), Dan Laks (guitar)    
04. Lovely Fellow - Luke Skyscraper James (vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths)
05. Dolphins - Paul Everett vocals, Daniel Darrow (synths), Kevin Zahm (bass), Bob Kendall (guitar)                                  
06. Awakening - Leigh Gregory (guitar), Daniel Darrow (synths)                      
07. I Was Just Dreaming - Bruce MacLeod (guitar, bass, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths)
08. Lines Written - Philip Parfitt (guitar, spoken word), Daniel Darrow (piano)
09. A Shrine to Past Memories - Matthew Darrow (synths)
10. Lost Time - Julius Manning (guitars, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths)    
11. Flow Motion - Ricky Humphrey (bass, drums), Daniel Darrow (synths, trumpet, electronics)                                
12. Opening / Closing - Kraig Jordan (guitar, bass, vocals), Daniel Darrow (synths) - written by Kraig Jordan & Guy Benoit. 

         
       
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MUTANTS OF THE MONSTER FEST 2024 Reveals Final Lineup; Incl. John Garcia (ex-Kyuss), Weedeater, Telekinetic Yeti, Rwake, Cancerslug + More!

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MUTANTS OF THE MONSTER FEST will return in 2024 to Little Rock, AR from May 16-18! The multi-day festival will take place in the Argenta Arts District and has revealed the final lineup, which now includes the new additions of CANCERSLUG and RWAKE. The full lineup can be found below!

In honor of National Concert Week, the festival is now offering a special discount on tickets and passes that will run until this Tuesday, May 7 @ 11:59 P.M. EDT. Currently, fans can score single day tickets for Friday and Saturday for only $20 while a full festival pass is temporarily discounted at $95! Passes are now available HERE and will cover both stages for all three days of the event.

The full lineup is as follows:

John Garcia (Formerly of Kyuss playing all of the hits!)

WEEDEATER

DEADBIRD

TELEKINETIC YETI

DEEPSTARIA ENIGMATICA

MEDICINE HORSE

ADAM FAUCETT

REBELMATIC

FLUMMOX

WHETHER

SEAHAG

OROROR

CRANKBAIT

MAMMOTH CARAVAN

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DIREWOLF

RWAKE

CANCERSLUG

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Bodysnatcher Release "Human Disdain" Music Video via MNRK Heavy

Heavy Floridian quartet Bodysnatcher have released their latest track and music video "Human Disdain", the final culmination of the story which began in last week's release, "Severed". The tracks can be found on the band's upcoming EP 'Vile Conduct', recently released on vinyl for Record Store Day and will drop digitally on September 3 (via MNRK Heavy). Speaking about "Human Disdain", Bodysnatcher's Kyle Carter commented:

“‘Human Disdain’ is a song that talks about our inner demons as a collective species. We are capable of incredibly complex emotions, and unfortunately that brings in a long list of terrible thoughts and feelings that a lot of us act on and make the world a worse place. The track speaks for itself and is very to the point lyrically.”

The band is also gearing up for their US co-headlining run The Common Enemies Tour 2024 alongside SPITE with Thrown, Mouth For War, PSYCHO-FRAME, and CELL kicking off May 9 (ticket info here). Pre-save 'Vile Conduct' here, and watch "Human Disdain" below.

The Common Enemies Tour 2024 North American Dates:

May 09 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville 

May 10 – Destin, FL @ Club LA 

May 11 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 

May 12 – Nashville, TN @ Eastside Bowl 

May 14 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm

May 15 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground 

May 16 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage 

May 17 – New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Hardcore

May 18 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Festival 

May 19 – Harrisburg, PA @ Midtown Arts Center

May 20 – New York City, NY @ Irving Plaza 

May 21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer 

May 22 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club 

May 24 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation

May 25 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 

May 26 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater

May 28 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s 

May 29 – St Louis, MO @ Red Flag 

May 30 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada

May 31 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

Jun 01 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex 

Jun 03 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 

Jun 04 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile

Jun 06 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades 

Jun 07 – Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse 

Jun 08 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 

Jun 09 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater

Jun 11 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues 

Jun 12 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

Jun 13 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall 

Jun 14 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall 

Jun 15 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall 

Jun 16 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

OMERTA Release Brand New Single, "Charade" With Music Video Created by Miyashita Yuu

Cut from the same boundary-pushing cloth as their illustrious predecessors-turned-partners, Omerta – self-appointed “America’s most hated boy band” – releases their provocative new single, ‘Charade’ out via Blowed Out Records: the joint label venture between legendary producer, Ross Robinson, founder of SideOneDummy Records, Bill Armstrong, and genre-fluid pioneer, Ghostemane. This intrepid, 5-minute opus defiantly dances across classification with ease and reckless abandon, leaving absolutely nothing beyond its scope. The narrative of the track is communicated through an exhilarating, violent anime music video produced by renowned Japanese multimedia artist and musician, Miyashita Yuu. Stream the new track HERE and watch the video HERE below.

‘Charade’ is an unflinching critique of the facades that dominate our current milieu. Speaking on the new release, Omerta shares:

"The recent death of monoculture as we know it has torn art and culture asunder. This new paradigm presents both unique challenges and opportunities. On one hand, never before has humanity had the depth and breadth of connectivity that our increasingly networked world can afford us. On the other hand, in our infinite search for purpose, we’ve self-segregated into islands of seemingly arbitrary but precise distinctions.

Dressed in our tribal garbs, drunk off petty authority, comfortably smug in our circle jerks, posturing in our personal panopticons, we urge each other to repent at the feet of our flavor-of-the-month god. If the alternative is being “cringe” – tantamount to being banished to a lesser island or cast into the sea – surrender doesn’t really require second-guessing, but it does come at a steep cost: your self. The weak are those who recoil and shrink away from their screaming soul at the behest of the peanut gallery, only to be defanged, neutered, and lobotomized. The strong are those with the will to raze it all and the resolution to build anew atop the ashes, which we affectionately refer to as “violent art”.

“Charade” is cringecore. It’s avant-garde. It’s post-post-hardcore. It’s acid jazz. It’s K-Pop. It’s prog rock. It’s an anime opening. It’s neo metal. It’s an overture heralding the arrival of a sui generis cycle. It’s a bridge that we’ve built across a few of those aforementioned islands. The postmodern condition has relegated Sincerity, Love, and Beauty to vestiges of a bygone era, and, in their stead, Cynicism, Irony, and Ugliness abound. In this profound, suffocating darkness and loneliness, this song is our proposal for a vibe shift – a bullet through the skull of Nihilism. This is our love letter to you.

Speaking on Blowed Out Record's latest release, co-founders Ross Robinson and Bill Armstrong share

"This band takes ALL the creative paint and throws it into a fkg molten, dynamic, inspired, violent , beautiful & creative work of art that absolutely pushes me to become a better producer. We are so very proud of these guys and excited to help gift their violent art to the world" - Ross Robinson

“An unpredictable sonic ride into the future of modern music” - Bill Armstrong

Uninhibited by convention in any capacity, Omerta is beholden to nothing but the extent of their boundless imagination. Case in point, their video for ‘Charade’ with collaborator Miyashita Yuu reimagines both the appropriate visual medium for alternative music and, inversely, the appropriate soundtrack to score an original anime production.

Omerta announced last week that they will be joining the equally formidable See You Space Cowboy this summer on their Coup De Grâce Tour across the US. Full tour routing is listed below with tickets available HERE.

Omerta Tour Dates w/ See You Space Cowboy

07/16 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

07/17 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

07/19 Dallas, TX @ Trees

07/20 San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box

07/21 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Midtown

07/23 Orlando, FL @ The Abbey

07/24 Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly

07/25 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum (Inside)

07/26 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)

07/27 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

07/28 Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

07/30 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club

07/31 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar

08/02 New York, NY @  Elsewhere (Hall)

08/03 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs)

08/06 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

08/07 Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry

08/09 Detroit, MI @ The Shelter

08/10 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

08/11 TBA @ TBA

08/10 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

08/14 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court

08/16 Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone

As many of their contemporaries continue to grapple with their identity in the clutches of increasing homogeneity and waning ingenuity, Omerta challenges the very notion of “alternative”. They forgo pandering to the style du jour and disregard cheap nostalgia bait entirely, instead offering a compelling, bleeding-edge vision as a bold, antifragile declaration of the future. To this end, they offer us their “violent art”

ABOUT OMERTA

Veiled in an impenetrable mystique true to their namesake, Omerta is as obscure as they are defiant. Despite their limited catalog,Omerta's brief lifespan has garnered a dedicated, cult-like following. The lineup consisting of Houston natives Gustavo Hernandez(vocalist), Han Kim (guitarist and vocalist), Carlos Pertuz (guitarist), Justin Zorn (bassist), and Daniel Garcia (drummer) deceptively resembles a 90’s pop quintet more than a metal band, but it seems like Omerta is already aware of that, even dubbing themselves “America’s Most Hated Boy Band”.

Their debut EP Hyperviolence, produced and co-written by Vincente Void, was released in February 2020 – a cacophonous opening salvo for both the band and a global pandemic that'd shape Omerta's future from their very inception. As the name suggests, Hyperviolence introduced the band's signature, in-your-face blend of metallic hardcore, rap, post-hardcore, math rock, emo, and grindcore.

Omerta continued to push the envelope in February 2021 with their chaotic single "i luv u 2" – another collaboration with producer and songwriter Vincente Void. With an active commitment to their local scene, busy tour schedule (opening for acts such as Loathe, Lil Darkie, and Knocked Loose), and a number of festival appearances under their belt, Omerta showed no signs of slowing down. 

Fate would have it that the "nu metal godfather", producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Korn, Glassjaw) and the pioneering, "genrefluid" artist Ghostemane discovered Omerta in an encounter that seems closer to prophecy than chance. Sharing Omerta's disaffection with industry malpractice and maladaptation, their collective commitment to, and reverence for, art above all cultivated a partnership that sought to circumvent the obsolete standards of yesteryear. After enlisting Bill Armstrong of SideOneDummy Records fame to round out their team, newly-formed Blowed Out Records would be the Trojan horse delivering the band's dangerous art past the DIY glass ceiling and beyond.

In 2023, the band released their first new song in over 2 years: “Antiamorous”. Also produced and co-written by Vincente Void, the track saw the band revisiting their hyperviolent bag of tricks with the addition of some new and unexpected twists.

Now, with brand new single “Charade”, the band push these boundaries even further, leaving the door open for absolutely anything to come on their much-anticipated, yet-to-be-announced sophomore EP. 

Ross Robinson has referred to the band as the “next generation”. Omerta’s ambition has certainly earned them this nomination, and it’s apparent that they fully intend to live up to it – razing anything and anyone that stands in the way of the accelerationist philosophy underpinning the band’s raison d'être, affectionately and appropriately called “violent art”.

Omerta are

Gustavo Hernandez - Vocals

Han Kim - Guitar & vocals

Carlos Pertuz - Guitar

Justin Zorn - Bass

Daniel Garcia - Drums

PRIEST Release New Single "Black Venom" ; Fourth Studio Album 'Dark Pulse' Set for Release on May 31, 2024 via Label Blue Nine

PRIEST released "Black Venom," the third single off of their highly anticipated fourth studio album Dark Pulse set for release on May 31, 2024 via Label Blue Nine.

"Black Venom" is a hi-octane track with gothic lyrics, haunted samples and drugged beats. It delves deep into the human struggle to transcend the shadows of the psyche. It’s a testament to the cathartic potency of music exploring the enigmatic depths of the human spirit.

Priest’s latest single is here and will forever echo through the corridors of your mind!

Dark Pulse is Priest’s fourth studio album and is produced by Simon Söderberg (ex-Ghost). It’s a dark synth pop album with rave elements and heavy industrial notes.

Heavily inspired by cyberpunk and goth culture, it dives into the dark and seductive night life that can be found specifically in Berlin. Dark Pulse explores themes like alcohol addiction, surviving narcissism, forbidden love etc. connected to a past flamboyant lifestyle that just won't let go. With a signature blend of eerie synthesizers and pulsating hardware, Priest delves deeper into the shadows of dystopia and human-machine symbiosis.Get ready for an electronic dance record with poisoned roots, catapulting you into feverish insanity and back!

Priest is a synth band that creates music rooted in the vastness of electronic dreams. The goal of their multifaceted prophecy is to safely guide humanity unto the next evolutionary step – the merging with machines.

The occult techno-pop act from Sweden, containing ex-members from Ghost, will throw you into the neon lights of 80 ́s sci-fi mixed with gothic soundscapes. With several praised global tours and critically acclaimed releases like New Flesh and Body Machinethey’ve successfully generated an ever growing fanbase worldwide.

Priest has toured with bands like Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps, Combichrist, Deathstarsand Front Line Assembly among others. Priest is also featured on Cleopatra Recordstribute albums for Rammstein, Depeche Mode and The Cure and has remixed tracks for Pure Obsessions & Red Nights, Aux Animaux and Sjöblom.

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SHALLOW SIDE Premieres New Single/Video for "Filters" featuring Elias Soriano of NONPOINT

Stream/Download: HERE

Hailing from Cullman, AL Shallow Side, comprised of Eric Boatright, Heath Fields, Sam Bower & Codey Red, are pleased to announce the release of their new single "Filters". It is the band's first collaboration and they were excited to have Elias Soriano of NONPOINT not only help create parts of the song, but be a part of the music video.

"Filters" is likely the heaviest song in Shallow Side’s catalog, and with a brutally blistering bridge piece by NONPOINT’s Elias Soriano, it should come as no surprise. This song embodies the essence of what the band wanted to achieve in a new album, both lyrically and compositionally.

"Filters" is the 3rd single to released from their forthcoming album RELFECTIONS due out on 7-19-2024 through Thermal Entertainment. Details coming soon.

It's the follow up to "You're The Reason" released in 2023 which brought Shallow Sidemore radio success. The song charted here in the United States at #30 on Billboard; #33 on Mediabase; #14 of SMR; #29 on Auxio charts.

Check out the video here for "You're The Reason" and previous single's video here for "The Worst Kind". The three tracks will appear on REFLECTIONS.

Shallow Side's background:

Since coming into the rock scene, Shallow Side has released a little of everything - including several EPs, a full-length album, plus a number of assorted cover songs and singles.

Their EP, ONE purred three radio singles: "Rebel", "Renegade" (a powerful Styx cover)and "Can You Hear Me" that began to get them noticed and earned them the title of Loudwire's 'Best New Artist of the Year'. In 2019, the band released their first full-length album SAINTS & SINNERS which contained their most streamed-song to date, "Sound The Alarm".

Their extensive music catalog has now surpassed more than 50 million streams globally, and their music videos have eclipsed 17 million views on their YouTube channel.

Shallow Side online:

https://shallowside.net/

https://www.instagram.com/shallowsideband/

https://www.facebook.com/ShallowSideBand/

https://twitter.com/shallowsideband

https://www.youtube.com/user/shallowsidemusic

https://www.tiktok.com/@shallowsideband

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CAVALERA - ANNOUNCE SCHIZOPHRENIA RE-RECORDING + RELEASE LIVE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE TO THE VOID'

CAVALERA has become synonymous with extreme metal music, a name that to this day still holds the highest regard, a family legacy built upon decades of musical aggression. In 2023, Max and Iggor Cavalera achieved what some would say was an impossible feat; they revisited their earliest releases, Morbid Visions, and Bestial Devastation, and re-recorded them with bone-breaking intensity. A risk that few would dare to even attempt, yet they artfully and prolifically attained their trademark raw sound by means that could only be described as magic or time travel. 

It seems that the ball would not stop rolling as now they are entering the final chapter of their early-days trilogy. Schizophrenia is an iconic album in terms of early thrash and death metal, a household name for those of us invested in extreme metal. This was the point where the Cavaleras refined their dark, dingy, speed-influenced songs, into something a bit more mature, developed, and technical. Decades later, they have once more unlocked the asylum that is Schizophrenia, opening the doors to that banished, twisted recording which will be unleashed unto to world on June 21st via Nuclear Blast Records.

The first taste of the reissue comes in the form of the live music video for the single. 'Escape To The Void'. Fans will enjoy footage filmed by Costin Chioreanu & Olivia Chioreanu from the band's chilling performance at 013 Venue in Tilburg, Netherlands, 2023.

Max Cavalera states, "The Third World Trilogy is finally complete with Schizophrenia, Bestial Devastation, and Morbid Visions, all three Brazilian underground gems! To me, Schizophrenia is the ultimate death/ thrash experiment! I was inspired to take on the world and this recording shows my commitment is relentless! This one is for all the generations to enjoy! Play at Max volume!"

Iggor Cavalera comments,“1987 was a very progressive year for metal, with releases like CELTIC FROSTInto The Pandemonium, VOIVODKilling Technology, and BATHORY Under The Sign Of The Black Mark, so it was no surprise on how we approachedSchizophreniapushing our boundaries from a black/death metal sound to a more thrash metal aesthetics. We still had some ideas fromMorbid Visionsand some new songs. I’m very proud of the songwriting and even more proud of our re-recordings.”

Stream the new single 'Escape To The Void' on all platforms now at: 
https://cavalera.bfan.link/escape-to-the-void 

Pre-order/pre-save Schizophrenia:  
https://cavalera.bfan.link/schizophrenia

Watch the live music video edited and directed by Costin Chioreanu for 'Escape To The Void', below

No stranger to collaborations, the Cavalera brothers enlisted Travis Stone (PIG DESTROYER) on lead guitars, and that choice becomes obvious within the first song. The full lineup would consist of more Cavalera alumni, as Igor Amadeus Cavalera (GO AHEAD AND DIE, HEALING MAGIC) once more brought his talents on bass to the fold. Thundering and thrumming the low end with brute force, it is clear that the double Iggor and Igor combination is a rhythm section to be reckoned with.

It should come as no surprise that the CAVALERA brothers always felt that these songs deserved a fresh take with modern production. From April 15th to June 5th, 2023 the band re-recorded the album at Focusrite Room in Mesa Arizona. Mixing and mastering was handled by Arthur Rizk(SOULFLY, GO AHEAD AND DIE, TURNSTILE).

Schizophrenia’s album cover has obsessed and fascinated fans for decades. The brothers left no stone unturned and no detail unnoticed, also revisioning the original cover artwork of the album, restored in hand-painted watercolors by Eliran Kantor. 

This summer, CAVALERA will be traveling across Europe and the U.K. on their 'Third World Trilogy' tour. The trek will kick off on June 12th in Leichester and will make stops in Wroclaw, Oslo, and Barcelona before ending in Switzerland on July 21st. 

Purchase your tickets, here: https://www.cavaleraconspiracy.net/tour

With the impressive catalog that the CAVALERA brothers have created over the years, you will soon see that Schizophrenia will also sit amongst their greatest achievements. Max and Iggor have relinquished an album that for many years was locked away behind rusty, iron cell doors, barred by straight jackets and haunted by madness. From the past comes the storms as Schizophrenia is set loose on the world once more!

CAVALERA is:
Max Cavalera | Vocals, Guitar
Iggor Cavalera | Drums, Percussion
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Bass
Travis Stone | Lead Guitar

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IN FLAMES - Announce Anniversary Vinyl Re-issues Of "Lunar Strain", "Colony", "Soundtrack To Your Escape" And "Siren Charms"

IN FLAMES and NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS are happy to announce exclusive anniversary vinyl re-issues of the band's beloved classic albums Lunar Strain (30th anniversary), Colony(25th anniversary), Soundtrack To Your Escape (20th anniversary) and Siren Charms (10th anniversary), all of which have been out of print and in high demand. The new editions are scheduled to be released on July 19th, 2024.

2023 marked the beginning of a new era for IN FLAMES with the release of the band's fourteenth studio album Foregone - a new masterpiece from a band whose creative output changed the course and direction of modern metal. The year also marked the re-issue of four seminal titles from the band’s extensive catalogue, namely A Sense of Purpose (2008) (15th Anniversary Edition), Reroute to Remain (2002), Come Clarity (2006), and Sounds of a Playground Fading (2011).
 
To continue the upwards tide, 2024 marks the re-issue of four more influential titles. The 2024 reissues feature all original art with a few, careful touch-ups. All releases have been re-mastered specific for vinyl by Justin Shturtz at the legendary Sterling Sound Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Featuring different colourways, all records will be pressed on heavyweight 180g vinyl and will feature the instantly recognisable etching of the Jesterhead logo on side D (ex. Lunar Strain & Colony).

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In addition, IN FLAMES have extensive touring plans for 2024, with a full US tour with GATECREEPER and CREEPING DEATH just around the corner and a Europen tour with ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK in autumn. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!

US TOUR 2024
w/ GATE CREEPER & CREEPING DEATH

May 1 - Portland, ME - State Theatre
May 2 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
May 3 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
May 4 - Wilmington, DE - The Queen
May 5 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
May 7 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Music Hall
May 8 - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall
May 9 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead
May 10 - Daytona, FL - Rockville
May 12 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall
May 14 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
May 16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
May 17 - Buffalo, NY - The Town Ballroom
May 18 - Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple
May 19 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Metal Fest
May 21 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews
May 22 - St. Louis, MO - The Hawthorn
May 23 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
May 24 - Austin, TX - Emo's
May 25 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
May 26 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues

TICKETS AVAIALABLE AT www.inflames.com

ABOUT IN FLAMES

IN FLAMES are one of the biggest metal bands in the world - never shying away from pushing their artistic boundaries, crafting music that's as catchy as it is crushing. Formed in 1990, the band is considered one of the forefathers of melodic death metal and the purveyors of the ‘Gothenburg sound'. With now fourteen studio albums under their belt, countless successful tours around the globe playing with the likes of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest and Slayer - with millions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide, IN FLAMES have proven to be an unstoppable force. From their 1994 debut Lunar Strain onwards, the band's intricate twin guitar attack, melodic vocals and superb arrangements have given them a signature sound that has evolved throughout the years.

IN FLAMES are
Anders Fridén | Vocals
Björn Gelotte | Guitar / Vocals
Chris Broderick | Guitar
Tanner Wayne | Drums
Liam Wilson | Bass

TESTAMENT & KREATOR | ANNOUNCE THE 'KLASH OF THE TITANS NORTH AMERICAN 2024' TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS POSSESSED!

This Fall, the 'Klash of the Titans' makes its triumphant return to North America! Fans will enjoy an epic night of metal with thrash royalty TESTAMENT and KREATOR co-headlining the run. The 33-date trek will kick off on September 12th in Reno making its way across the US and will include 7 Canadian dates before concluding in San Francisco on October 27th. Joining the night are special guests Bay Area death metal pioneers and labelmates POSSESSED.

TESTAMENT states. “Get ready North America. We are looking forward to a co-headline tour with our Thrash master friends Kreator. This is gonna be a madhouse of a show with our Bay Area homies Possessed opening the show so get there early. Testament will be performing an old-school set celebrating the re-release of The Legacy & The New Order."

KREATOR comments, 'We’re very proud to bring a second edition of the Klash Of The Titans to North America! This time with the Bay area beasts, Testament and one of my favorite bands in the world, Possessed. From start to finish, this is metal madness and we can’t wait to deliver our biggest shows to date over there!'

With each band titans of their sub-genre, this tour will be action-packed from start to finish. Don't miss your chance to witness this epic line-up!

Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, May 3rd at 10 AM local time. Purchase the tickets at www.testamentlegions.com & www.kreator-terrorzone.de.

Confirmed dates for TESTAMENT and KREATOR's co-headlining 'Klash Of The Titans North American 2024' tour with POSSESSED are:
09/12/2024  Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort
09/13/2024  Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
09/14/2024  Salt Lake City, UT - The Union Event Centre
09/16/2024  Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
09/17/2024  Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
09/18/2024  Vancouver, BC Canada - Vogue
09/20/2024  Calgary, AB Canada - MacEwan Hall
09/21/2024  Enoch, AB Canada - River Cree Casino
09/22/2024  Saskatoon, SK Canada - Coors Event Centre
09/24/2024  Winnipeg, MB Canada - Burton Cummings Theatre
09/26/2024  Maplewood, MN - Myth Live
09/28/2024  Huber Heights, Oh - Rose Music Center
09/29/2024  Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/01/2024  Cleveland, OH - The Agora
10/03/2024  Toronto, ON Canada - History
10/04/2024  Montreal, QC Canada - MTelus
10/05/2024  New Haven, CT  - College Street
10/06/2024  Boston, MA - House of Blues
10/08/2024  Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
10/10/2024  Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theatre
10/11/2024  Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Casino
10/12/2024  Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
10/13/2024  Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
10/15/2024  Orlando, FL. - Hard Rock Live
10/16/2024  St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
10/18/2024  Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall (Lawn)
10/19/2024  San Antonio, TX - The Aztec
10/20/2024  Dallas, TX - The Factory
10/22/2024  Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
10/23/2024  Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque Convention Center
10/24/2024  Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
10/26/2024  Los Angeles, CA - Palladium
10/27/2024  San Francisco, CA - The Warfield

About TESTAMENT:

TESTAMENT, formed in 1983 in California, is renowned for their influential contributions to the thrash metal scene. With a career spanning over three decades, TESTAMENT continues to deliver powerful and compelling music that resonates with fans worldwide.

More information:
www.testamentlegions.com
www.facebook.com/testamentlegions
www.twitter.com/testament
www.instagram.com/testamentofficial
www.youtube.com/testamentofficial
www.tiktok.com/@testamentlegions

About KREATOR:

KREATOR is a German thrash metal band formed in Essen in 1982. With a career spanning several decades, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of the genre, earning them a dedicated global fanbase.

More information:
www.kreator-terrorzone.de/
www.facebook.com/KreatorOfficial
www.twitter.com/kreator
www.instagram.com/kreatorofficial/
www.youtube.com/channel/UCRUh-7YyUCBTw2FjhS_jJAw

About POSSESSED

POSSESSED heralded as the first official death metal band was formed in 1982 and established the face of the genre permanently. There was a time in which genuine power was felt erupting from the sonic landscape that is now referred to as “old school” death metal. As with most newly developed forms of art, at its genesis, it was filled with fresh and vibrant energy and was virtually unsaturated by musicians.

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EIVØR Releases Dreamy New Single

"The Faroe Islands' first international superstar" - PROG

"Evanescence-esque local hero" - Variety

"Incorporates the lyrics and musical styles of traditional Faroese music to international recognition" - The Guardian

Fans around the world recognize Eivør for her thunderous Nordic drumming and operatic throat singing. But her upcoming twelfth album marks a bold new venture in her two decades-long musical journey.

Today, Eivør is releasing the latest single off ENN. "HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU" is a celestial swoon of dream-pop that's bound to get stuck in everyone's head, whether you're out tearing up the dance floor or tossing and turning in bed. 

Watch the video for "HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU" Below.

ENN comes out June 14 on Season of Mist. 

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Eivør comes from a village of 400 people, tucked away amidst the heavy winters and bright summers of the Faroe Islands. But over the past two decades, she's covered a lot of stylistic ground. As a young teen, she played in rock and jazz bands. By the time she turned 17, she had already released her first album of folk songs and nabbed two Icelandic Music Awards. 

As revealed by "JARÐARTRÁ/DUST TO DUST", its gently pulsing first single, ENN delves deeper into Eivør's affinity for dark electronic production. Even she was surprised to discover that her forays into electronic beatmaking were the stems for her new album. But "HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU" comes as the album's biggest, most pleasant surprise. 

"I usually spend A LOT of time writing my songs", Eivør says. "Months, sometimes even years." But "HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU" is one of those songs that just came rushing out, as if it had been locked away somewhere inside of her, just waiting for the right key. Her new Prophet-5 synthesizer had hardly made it out of the box before she hammered out the songs lighter-than-air melody, which dances like the colors of the milky way. "When it finally arrived, I unwrapped it with all the restraint of a child at Christmas", she says of her new studio toy. 

"HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU" is the poppiest and most upbeat track on ENN. The gated drum loops and thumping four-on-the-floor beat would get the blood pumping inside any sweaty club basement. But even the pillowy synths can't hide that underneath its sweet and simple melody, lies an undeniable tension. After all, it is a love song. When Eivør reaches into a trembling lower register, you can feel her yearning. Her passion lights up the video like a thousand suns, soaring above the clouds on the wings of her piercing falsetto.

"Regardless of what else is happening around you, even if the world is ending, a love song, dreaming of what once was and remembering love, this is the only thing on your mind".

The video for "HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU" was directed by Einar Egils (www.einaregils.com)

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Additional video credits

DOP - Anton Smári Gunnarsson

Producer - Eydís Evensen

Executive Producer - Einar Egilsson

Prod Co. - Indy Productions

AC - Sigfús Heiðar

Gaffer - Óttar Andri Óttarsson

Grip - Gústaf Evensen

Wardrobe - Diana Breckmann

Makeup - Sigrún Sig

Hair stylist - Ásgeir Hjartarson

Set builder - Þorvaldur Betri & Gústaf Evensen

Laser operator - Gabríel Brynjar Bjarkason

Post  - Einar Egilsson

Media rental - Kukl

Special thanks: Geir Bjarnason, Úlfur Grönvold

To celebrate the release of her star-turning new album, this fall, Eivør will shoot across Europe on a headlining tour with label mate Sylvaine in tow before linking up with Heilung in Australia and New Zealand. Don't miss the chance to hear her perform "JARÐARTRÁ/DUST TO DUST", "HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU" and other mesmerizing songs off ENN for the first time. Tickets are going fast!

Get tickets at eivor.com

"My band and I can't wait to start this new chapter with you and perform later this year", says Eivør. "These tours will bring ENN all over the world - from the United States to Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, New Zealand and Australia".
 

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

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

Of course, fans can support Eivør by buying merchandise at any stop along her tour. But you don't have to wait!  Her new line of ENN-themed apparel is now available for order online.  

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Eivør calls her Nordic home in the remote Faroe Islands a landscape of extremes. Sitting in the North Atlantic Ocean just above Scotland and southeast of Iceland, with a total population of about 50,000, the climate is “full of contrasts—very dark, heavy winters and bright summers.” Growing up in a small village there, of about 400 people, it’s those contrasts that have inspired Eivør’s music throughout her career, as well as the Faroe Islands’ intense and still-vibrant connection to its own folk music traditions. “A very strong part of Faroese culture is singing together—anywhere people gather, there will be singing,” Eivør explains. “When you listen to old Faroese traditional music, it’s sung acapella and takes you back to its Renaissance roots. It’s pure, expressive, and untamed.” 

Often considered to be one of the most prolific and unique Nordic artists of her generation, Eivør has released 11 studio albums to date, crossing musical genres and always pushing the bounds of the expected. Awarded with the Nordic Council Music Price in 2021, Eivør’s musical journey continues to fascinate.  

As a young teenager, Eivør was immersed in the tight-knit local music scene, playing with 20-something musicians in jazz bands as well as rock bands influenced by Portishead, Radiohead, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós and similar acts. 

By 16, Eivør released her debut solo collection of Faroese-sung folk-pop. One year later, she left home to study classical singing in Reykjavík, Iceland—soon winning two Icelandic Music Awards for her sophomore album. She spent the ensuing years living in Copenhagen and building a career playing folk festivals, but by 2010, Eivør was ready for a change. Her daring Larva album eschewed the folksiness of her previous work for experimentation and electronics. “I needed to free myself from boxes,” she said. It was the beginning of a new chapter that continues with her richly atmospheric new album, ENN. 

The process of ENN built on Eivør’s recent immersion into production and beat-making​,​ but began with a return to classical music. She and her partner, the classical composer Tróndur Bogason, had decamped to a tiny Faroe Islands mountain village of 50 people, called Tjørnuvík with no agenda but to “write freely” for a possible side project. “Slowly I realized: I shouldn’t think about this as a side project,” Eivør said. “This is where I am at right now creatively.” The first track she worked on there became ENN’s melancholic closer, “Gaia,” which Eivør calls “a love hymn for the Earth” that reminded her of the Renaissance music she loved in her youth. On that trip, Eivør also wrote ENN’s opener, “Ein Klóta,” a song about “watching your world from afar” as it changes. “I felt I was making a concept album, in a sense, about the Earth, about our home, our planet. Then it developed into both nature but also human nature—both the outer and the inner landscape, and the struggles of the heart, the struggles between the Earth and humans.” 

In recent years, Eivør has composed extensively for film, television and video games​(The Last Kingdom, God of War) and the cinematic structures of those scores found their way in alongside the music’s propulsive beats, omnipresent rooting in Faroese folk, and the classical flourishes of her opera training. Some of the songs feel like vistas or panoramas moving unexpectedly. “After writing the first two more spacious tracks, the idea started to grow in my head of almost a space opera,” Eivør said. “I was like, what if this journey starts out in space, and you watch the Earth? And you’re so far away from everything that you ever knew? Where am I going? What is this adventure?” The result was a synthesis of her career to date—her curiosity about beat making and noisy expressiveness, combined with the purity of classical music and cinematic atmospheres—and that sonic biography plays out beautifully on ENN’s second track “Jardartra.” It begins with a lurching beat “almost like a heartbeat,” and Eivør wrote it from the Earth’s point of view, as if “Earth is calling on us in the midst of all our human greed and destruction and beckoning us to find our way back to her blue embrace.” 

Most of the lyrics, sung entirely in Faroese, were penned in collaboration with the Faroese poet Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs. Eivør calls the lyrics to the title track especially “hardcore.” The song is about war— “the wars that are going on in the world especially lately, but that have always been going on,” Eivør says, “and how to find a glimpse of light in this overwhelming darkness.” The guttural penultimate track, “Upp Úr Øskuni,” is a thrilling outlier mixing growling beatboxing with visceral throat singing (it’s certainly Eivør’s most metal moment). She considers “Upp Úr Øskuni” a beacon of female empowerment and solidarity. “I wanted to write about sisterhood and women supporting each other, and these raw female elements which are not pretty and not polite, just raw,” 

Eivør says. “I wanted it to be wild and untamed. It’s quite witchy. When I wrote the song, I imagined a coven of witches from the past and the present all supporting each other, chanting to each other across the chasm of time.” 

After independently releasing her music for many years, ENN marks Eivør’s debut for the metal label Season of Mist—and though her compositions sit outside of any one genre, she is happy to be embraced by the metal community. She identified a shared pagan sensibility in her television scores like The Last Kingdom. “I never felt I really fit into any box,” said Eivør. “I just have to do it my own way.” Recorded with her touring band in the Faroe Islands—where she now lives again, splitting time between her homeland and Denmark—Eivør called ENN “my most pleasurable and also most painful process. I felt that I was stepping into a place where I hadn’t been before, and that’s always scary because you don’t feel that you touch the ground. But it opens up your creativity and takes you to someplace new. It’s woven together all my experiences for the past 10 years, and it’s grounded me.” 

Recording line-up

Eivør: Vocals, Guitars

Mattias Kapnas: Piano, Rhodes and Synths 

Mikael Blak: Bass & Synths. Guitars on ‘Upp úr øskuni’ 

Per I Højgaard Petersen: Drums & Soundscaping 

Strings performed by Lýra: 

1st violin: Sigrún Harðardóttir 

2nd violin: Sigrún Kristbjörg Jónsdóttir 

Viola: Karl James Pestka 

Cello: Unnur Jónsdóttir

Choir on ‘Ein klóta': Eivør, Tróndur, Hans Mols Mortensen, Greta Svabo Beck and Fred Ruddick  

Recording studio
Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands), Hljóðritið (Iceland), Jardin Acoustique (France) and in Eivør’s portable studio in various corners of the world.   

Production, engineering and recording
Produced & arranged by Eivør and Tróndur 

Beat production by Eivør and Per I. Højgaard Petersen 

Recorded and engineered by Theodor Kapnas at Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands)  

Additional recordings and engineering by Fred Ruddick at Jardin Acoustique (France) 

Strings recorded by Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson and Gestur Sveinsson at Hljóðriti (Iceland) 

Mixing 
Theodor Kapnas 

Mastering
Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering

Creative direction
Eivør and Leif Podhajsky 

Artwork
Leif Podhajsky
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​Photography
​Sigga Ella 
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Additional landscape photography by Alessio Mesiano 

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Management contact:
Henning Dietz at Neu Management London - henning@neumanagement.com

Booking contact:
Luc Favié at Doomstar -  luc@doomstarbookings.com

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Octavian Winters joined by electronic music icon Mark Pistel (Consolidated, Meat Beat Manifesto) on new 'Nebula / Velveteen' release

"A dark and lush tapestry of near-classic post-punk, oscillating between shadow and shimmer. Reflecting the troubled times that we live in, sublime dark sonic delight" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Feels like it was recorded in a studio deep beneath the earth, drawing power from subterranean caves and bubbling magma... tectonic thunder... Such power, strong and true, a voice that scales the wall of sound beneath her with ease" ~ Joyzine

"A dark musical weave forged of post-punk and gothic strands. A sonic web of pulsing bass grooves and shaded ethereality, dark and delicious guitar slashes and haunting sound washes" ~ The Big Takeover

"Seriously compelling incitement, which Aursjoen’s tones and the electronically atmospheric mists around her only escalate" ~ Ringmaster Review


San Francisco post-punk outfit Octavian Winters has teamed up with Mark Pistel (Consolidate, Meat Beat Manifesto) on their new two-track single. Out April 30 via Stratis Capta Records, the A-side 'Nebula', which underscores the inevitable impermanence of all that is seen and unseen, known and unknown, is complemented by Pistel's infectious pulsating remix of 'Velveteen'.

Formed in 2022, Octavian Winters is guitarist Stephan Salit (Thrill of The Pull), drummer Randy Gzebb (Thrill of The Pull, Love Club), bassist Jay Denton and Ria (Amenti) Aursjoen on vocals and keyboards. Together, they weave their visceral and ethereal sound into a texture all its own – of stories once told but half-remembered, under a dusk of shadows and stars, in an abandoned city under the winter moon.

A producer, engineer, programmer, remixer and songwriter active in the electronic music scene since the 80s, Mark Pistel is perhaps best known as a founding member of the band Consolidated and contributing member of Meat Beat Manifesto since 1997. From his own Room 5 studio, he has worked with The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Grace Jones, Therapy?, MC 900 Foot Jesus, Machines of Loving Grace, Hector Zazou, Mark Stewart, Lee Scratch Perry, Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder and Fishbone's Angelo Moore.

Pistel explains, "Randy Gzebb called me about remixing one of the tracks off 'The Line or the Curve' EP. I was excited to do so, as we'd recorded some of these vocals at my Room 5 Studio in San Francisco. I chose to do 'Velveteen' as I already loved the track with its fantastic vocal melody and Stephan's unstoppable guitar hook! I  took on the track with pulsing analog synths and a slamming dance floor beat for the clubs."

Octavian Winters also present their new video for 'Nebula', created by filmmaker David Kruschke, who also produced the band's most recent video for the original version of 'Velveteen'. Both songs were lifted from the band's debut EP 'The Line or Curve', released in October 2023, following videos for 'Undertow', 'Ondine' and 'Surreal'.

"Nebula began as an experiment. I was trying to pin down the concept of the song in my head lyrically for a while and just knew it felt very “big”, even apocalyptic in a way. I kept envisioning a sort of “last day at the end of the world” — what would the sky look like? Would we know and understand what was happening? There is this broadly Gnostic idea of the universe as unfolding and unfolding through what are called Aeons, essentially levels of manifestation, until we get this world we live in here," says Ria Aursjoen. 

"I imagined this world reaching the fullness of its life, that whole cycle ending — and then everything reversing, refolding back to the start to make way for the next universe. There is a lot of esoteric symbology referenced in this song for those out there who like that sort of thing. The incredible thing about symbolic language is that it can have so many levels of meaning depending on the viewer/listener. I am sure I will understand my own words to this in new ways, in the future."

Drawing from darkwave and post-punk traditions, Octavian Winters dives into the ethereal, their layered music counterpointing edged grooves alongside lush synth textures and soaring vocal harmonies.

Randy Gzebb explains, "We were discussing what song idea we should work on next during the writing process and Ria brought in the demo of Nebula. We listened once and started playing it at rehearsal and after a couple of takes, everyone had their parts locked down. I started to play with the Tom groove and tried to make it powerful, but still leave some space for the track to breathe. The rhythm and tempo set the overall tone and emotional mood of the song, with guitar and pulsating bass creating a haunting atmosphere with powerful vocal lines".

'The Line or Curve' EP was recorded in San Francisco byMark Pistel (Meat Beat Manifesto, Consolidated) at OW Studio and Room 5 Recording, the band produced this EP withWilliam Faith (The Bellwether Syndicate, Faith and the Muse, Christian Death, The March Violets), who also mixed and mastered it at13 Studioin Chicago.

Over the years, members of Octavian Winters have shared the stage with many iconic acts, includingNine Inch Nails, Killing Joke, Lords of the New Church, Savage Republic, Christian Death, The Frozen Autumn, Everything Goes Cold and Black Tape for a Blue Girl.

As of April 30, 'Nebua / Velveteen (Mark Pistel Remix)' is available digitally from fine music platforms, including via Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where 'The Line or Curve' EP is also available. The band's next concert is on Friday, July 26 at San Francisco's DNA Lounge - they headline with Halou and Sword Tongue as support.

CREDITS 
Ria Aursjoen - Vocals / Keyboards
Stephan Salit - Guitars
Randy Gzebb - Drums
Jay Denton - Bass
'Velveteen' remix by Mark Pistel
'Nebula' written by Ria Aursjoen
'Velveteen' written by Octavian Winters
Recorded at OW studios San Francisco
Vocals recorded by Mark Pistel, Room 5 Recording, San Francisco
'Nebula' mixed & mastered by William Faith at 13 Studio, Chicago
'Nebula' produced by Octavian Winters and William Faith
Cover art Ria Aursjoen
Design by Eric Olson 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Video by David Kruschke


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Noel Scharis & Jennifer Nettles Release "Love's Still Here" via ONErpm

ONErpm’s Nashville and Latin offices have teamed up to release the duet with hit Argentine singer-songwriter and pianist Noel Schajris and GRAMMY-winning American entertainment powerhouse Jennifer Nettles. Sung in English and Spanish, the lead single, “Love’s Still Here,” is available now and premiered on the Latin Music Awards.
 
This is the first time that Noel Schajris and Jennifer Nettles have joined voices. “Love’s Still Here” is part of the spectacular bilingual ten-song Spanish and English album Timeless that will be released in 2024.

“Ya ven aquí... encontremos la manera de recuperar esas ganas de vivir una eternidad... ya ven aquí, ya ven por mi” ("Come here... let's find a way to regain that desire to live for eternity... come here, come for me.”), verses one of the choruses that harmoniously unites the voices of these two Latin and American superstar artists.

Noel Schajris affirmed that "the vocal connection he has with Jennifer is special" and that from the first time they met "everything was magic.”  He shared, “The title of the first single ‘Love's Still Here’ is very appropriate for today's times to emphasize love and timeless music. What an honor to unveil this magical project on the Latin AMAs stage with my sister Jennifer Nettles! Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your voice with me on this adventure.”

Nettles added, “I'm absolutely thrilled to finally offer this very special project to the world! And to do it for the first time at the Latin American Music Awards is a dream. Collaborating with Noel, it was so organic; as if I had been singing and writing with him forever.”

The music video that accompanies “Love's Still Here” was filmed in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, under the direction of Sergio (Teco) Allard, during the darkness and intimacy of the night on a rooftop, with a piano. Watch the video HERE.

"Love's Still Here" debuted at the recent Latin AMAs held in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 25, a Latin music awards show that was broadcast on the TelevisaUnivision Hispanic network.

Noel Schajris, a Latin GRAMMY award-winning pianist and music composer, is one of the most iconic and beloved voices in Spanish-language music. His ability to move and connect with audiences through profound lyrics and captivating melodies is well known and has brought him international fame.

Jennifer Nettles is a iconic entertainer across multiple platforms, having won three GRAMMY® Awards and an Emmy Award. Her voice is one of the most exquisite in music today, and her achievements also include five ASCAP Awards, six ACM Awards, five CMA Awards, the Human Rights Campaign's Ally for Equality Award, and the Artist Impact Award from the Lincoln Center.

About Noel Schajris
Noel Schajris has conquered the Latin pop music scene as a singer-songwriter and member of Sin Bandera. Thanks to his timeless hits with Sin Bandera, the artist with Mexican and Argentine roots has won the Latin GRAMMY®, and has been nominated for a GRAMMY®.

Since launching his solo career in 2009, Schajris has continued to delight audiences around the world with his romantic ballads. He has six studio albums as a solo artist and has sold more than 25 million records and 1 million concert tickets. He has also performed duets with artists such as John Legend, Brian McKnight, Luis Fonsi, Alejandro Sanz, Alejandro Fernández and the group Reik, among others.

This year, he continues his "Frecuencia Tour", for which he previously sold out, and will perform a few more concerts with Leonel Garcia as Sin Bandera. Schajris is also the first Latin American artist to launch his own music app. His most recent album, "#SiempreLoSupe," was released on the NS Music app. Noel is getting ready to kick off his solo tour #SiempreLoSupe in May across Europe.

About Jennifer Nettles
 Jennifer Nettles is a Grammy-winning, Emmy-winning superstar entertainer on multiple platforms. She most recently appeared in Blumhouse’s new take of “The Exorcist” and returns seasonally in the HBO hit series “The Righteous Gemstones” as series favorite, Aimee-Leigh. She also delivered a powerful and provocative performance in Focus Features’ Harriet Tubman biopic. Musically she recently earned an EMMY for Best Original Song for "Life is Sweet" featured in PBS’ “American Anthems”. Her latest solo album release was a genre-defying collection of American songbook classics entitled “Always Like New”. As half of the multi-platinum Country duo Sugarland, she most recently announced a new tour upcoming this fall together with the band Little Big Town, along with the release of a new single cover of Phil Collins’ hit “Take Me Home”. Sugarland’s song “Stay", written solely by Jennifer, was a platinum No. 1 hit which earned her two GRAMMY® Awards for Best Country Song as writer and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group. Nettles also earned a third GRAMMY® for her collaboration with Bon Jovi on "Who Says You Can't Go Home". Her other achievements in music include five ASCAP awards, six ACM Awards, five CMA Awards, the Human Rights Campaign’s Ally for Equality Award and the Artist Impact Award from Lincoln Center. Nettles made her Broadway debut in 2015 as “Roxy Hart” in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical “Chicago”, and starred as “Donna” in the Hollywood Bowl’s summer production of “Mamma Mia!”, as well as most recently starring as “Jenna” in the smash hit musical “Waitress”. She is also the host of Fox’s unscripted series, “Farmer Wants a Wife”. She is currently developing a Broadway musical about 17th Century Crusading Poisoner, Giulia Tofana.

Photo Credit: María José Govea

About ONErpm 
ONErpm is a leading next-generation music group and record label operating globally in 43 locations powered by a staff of 600. At its core ONErpm offers label services to artists seeking to elevate their careers, and operates one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks. Offering a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, SAAS, business intelligence, publishing, accounting and global payment solutions, ONErpm provides the infrastructure needed to help creators and content owners succeed. As a trusted partner, ONErpm emphasizes transparency in everything it does, from executing a marketing campaign to making payments. 

Kat Higgins Re-Signs Publishing Deal With BMG

Multi-nominated ACM Song of the Year songwriter Kat Higgins re-signs a publishing deal with BMG. Her recent #1 single “The Painter” by Cody Johnson is nominated for Song of the Year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

"I love that BMG has always fostered my authentic voice and encouraged me to step out, take risks and have fun in songwriting," says Higgins. "Pat, Chris and Amy have been champions for me. I feel that warm homey feeling every time I’m around them and at the same time, I’m shocked that I get to work with these powerhouses. BMG and Pat Higdon together are my dream team. I’m so excited for this next chapter!"

Canadian born and raised, Higgins grew up playing and touring full time with her family's Irish folk band, which introduced her to the world of songwriting and eventually led to her settling in Nashville. Since landing in Music City, she has written songs that have been cut by the likes of Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Kenny Chesney, Runaway June, The Lone Bellow, and more, as well as started releasing her own music. Higgins is truly making her mark on the Country Music scene with two number one hits and ACM Song Of The Year Nominations — the aforementioned “The Painter” and "Knowing You" by Kenny Chesney in 2021.

"BMG is thrilled to continue this creative journey with Kat Higgins," says Amy Hendron Scott, BMG's Director, Artists & Repertoire. "Kat is an amazing talent and we are honored to be on her team!

“Kat’s such a great writer!" says Pat Higdon, Patrick Joseph Music. "It's an honor to continue working with her and the wonderful BMG team!"

Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen

About Kat Higgins:
From Vancouver, Canada, Kat Higgins grew up singing Irish folk music with her siblings. Throughout her teen years, their family band toured full-time. Kat’s love of songwriting drew her to Nashville and after the band went on hiatus, she began writing for other artists. Since moving to Nashville, Kat has written songs recorded by Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Runaway June, The Lone Bellow and more. The BMG published songwriter celebrated her first number one at country radio with Kenny Chesney’s “Knowing You” and the song has since been nominated for ACM song of the year. She has also started putting out her own music and can be found on streaming platforms.