George Strait Releases "Three Drinks Behind" from Upcoming 'Cowboys And Dreamers' Set for 9/6

July 19, 2024

On the heels of setting a record for largest single ticketed concert in U.S. History last month with 110,905 fans in attendance for The King at Kyle Field, Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait shares another taste of new music from his forthcoming 31st studio record Cowboys And Dreamers with “Three Drinks Behind.” Listen to the song HERE and pre-save/pre-add Cowboys And Dreamers, set for release Sept. 6, HERE.

Written by Benjamin Gaither, Jeff Silvey and Kim Williams, and produced by Strait with Chuck Ainlay and Tony Brown, “Three Drinks Behind” finds the Texas native waxing poetic about escaping the stresses of the day with a visit to a bar filled with good buddies and good drinks.

The follow-up to Honky Tonk Time Machine, Strait’s 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album, Cowboys And Dreamers will feature 13 new songs, including two previously released tracks “MIA Down in MIA” and “The Little Things” as well as “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” featuring Chris Stapleton along with his own rendition of Waylon Jennings’ “Waymore’s Blues.”

The Texas Troubadour wraps his series of summer stadium shows this Saturday, July 20 at Chicago Ill.’s Soldier Field. He will return to the stage this December supersizing his long-standing “Strait to Vegas” show with a date at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to mark the 37th installment of the engagement. He will once again team up with Chris Stapleton, and they will be joined by special guests Little Big Town.

Strait’s 2024 Concert Calendar:
7/20 Soldier Field Chicago, IL
12/7 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV

For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

“Three Drinks Behind” lyrics/credits available HERE.

About George Strait
George Strait is the unambiguous King of Country Music, having sold more than 105 million albums and counting while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards as well as countless nominations and becoming the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades. With 33 different Platinum or multi-Platinum albums, he’s earned the third-most certifications of any artist in any genre, following only The Beatles and Elvis Presley, and with a total of 60, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist in history.

The Texas troubadour will release his 31st career studio album Cowboys And Dreamers on Sept. 6, following 2019’s best-selling Country album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, on MCA Nashville. Produced by Strait and Chuck Ainlay, the album quickly became Strait’s record-extending 27th No. 1 Billboard Country album. The Country Music Hall of Fame member earned his 100th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his single “The Weight of the Badge” from the project. For more information, visit GeorgeStrait.com.

Newcomer Christian Hayes Releases Expressive Song, “Cheyenne,” Out Now

July 19, 2024

Christian Hayes was 7 years old when his Grandpa Jack gave him his first journal. He told the child the empty pages were a place for him to write whatever he wanted – poems, songs, or feelings – and that his words were one of the few things that were solely his.

Now Hayes, a poetic and articulate singer-songwriter from the foothills of Appalachia, is sharing his reflective words with the world.

Hayes' new song "Cheyenne" is out now. Listen below.

An expressive, melodic journey through self-discovery and heartbreak, "Cheyenne" combines the storytelling and phrasing from Hayes' James Taylor influence with the Americana country roots vibe he picked up from admiring the Eagles and the gutsy lyrical sense he learned from spinning The Chicks.

The song was inspired by a conversation with his dad. Hayes was working for his girlfriend’s father selling oil and gas, often clocking in 14-16 hour days, sometimes seven days a week. Neither his personal nor professional relationship with the family were going as he’d hoped.

“Dad was like, ‘I'm giving you permission to run away and start over,’” Hayes recalled. “I was like, ‘Where do I go?' He said, ‘Go to Cheyenne.’ I wrote the song about me not being satisfied with who I was and feeling like I was always running away to things or running to something else and really wanting to, just wasn't satisfied with where I was in life.”

In a world where co-writing is king, Hayes wrote "Cheyenne" alone.

“When I first started writing, it was observational…a way to make sense of the feelings in my life,” the now 25 year old recalls of a path he set into motion more than a decade ago. “Then, a few years ago, the perspective I was writing from shifted from trying to make sense of the feelings I’ve felt to wanting to share them. I realized that I wasn’t the only one that felt alone in these emotions and thoughts - people are relating to my music in ways I never knew were possible.”

There's a grit and transparency to Hayes’ songs. His voice glides knowingly through the lyrics as if he's felt every word he sings. He comes from the heart of Rome, Georgia, and generations of storytellers. His friends call him The Lullaby Kid, and with the gift of cloaking the rawest of emotions in a hooky meter and a smooth but affected voice, the name fits.

"Music has always been in my life - it has been a constant in an inconsistent world," he states. "There isn't a single emotional state, nor stage of life, that music can't reach. It has the ability to touch life in a beautiful way."

He grew up surrounded by family, poverty and love. Hayes first picked up a guitar when he was 8 years old and started putting songwriting and guitar together. He prayed for God to help him learn guitar and checked out the “Guitar for Dummies" book at the local library for extra support. Hayes led worship in his church until he graduated high school and enrolled in the US Navy Reserve. He went to bootcamp and then the University of Alabama in the fall of 2018 where he wrote the first song that he says was “worth listening to twice.”

By the time Hayes moved to Nashville, he'd honed his craft, turning those experiences into over 900 songs. He released his debut single, "Leaving," in February, earning a much-coveted place on Spotify's Fresh Finds Country playlist and placement on Apple Music's Country Risers, New In Country, Speakin' Easy and Pickers.

Hayes released "LILY" in April, which has organically earned more than 2 million streams. While country music is thick with Georgia singers, Hayes is of a different stock. Born from his writing in his journal, Hayes' songs are a collection of real-life feelings and coarse emotions he wants to share with the world. He hopes his music means something to people.

For more information and updates, visit ChristianHayesMusic.com or follow @ChristianKHayes on Instagram, @ChistianKHayes on TikTok and Christian Hayes on Facebook.

Eli Young Band Earns New Hardware at RIAA Visit During Sold-Out DC Tour Stop

July 19, 2024

With hints of new music on the horizon, Eli Young Band brought their fan-tested track record to Washington, DC with the 10 Years: 10,000 Towns Tour. The run holds special significance for the band, who recently released deluxe and vinyl versions of the album of the same name, yet a surprise pre-show moment may have altered their standard setlist for their sold-out performance. Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones and Chris Thompson stopped by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)® headquarters and were greeted with custom plaques celebrating their Platinum album Life at Best, plus chart-topping singles 5x Platinum “Crazy Girl” and 3x Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (released via The Valory Music Co.).

“’Keep on dreaming …’ is a perfect lyric for the Eli Young Band,” expressed lead singer Mike Eli. “Since college that is exactly what the four of us have done, and we are continuously grateful for these moments. We see the impact of our incredibly loyal fans and these RIAA certifications are as much for them as they are for us. Thank you to our team, our road family and everyone who has supported our dreams! Now let’s find a spot in the bus to hang this new hardware … see you all on the road!”

RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier said, “We are so honored to once again celebrate with Mike, James, Jon and Chris! Holding tight to their Texas roots while finding fans in all corners of the country, it’s incredible to recognize the reach of Eli Young Band’s music. Congratulations on your new RIAA certifications!”

Previously named Billboard‘s No. 1 Country Song of the Year and ACM Award for Song of the Year, “Crazy Girl” remains EYB’s highest certified title to date. Explore EYB’s career tally here, boasting 13 million RIAA-certified units in the US alone.

Since the band’s formation as college classmates 20 years ago, the Associated Press has celebrated EYB as “a smart, relevant antidote” to overdone clichés in Country music. The musical band of brothers has charted 14 singles on Billboard, including four No. 1 hits with “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” 2x Platinum “Love Ain’t” and Platinum “Drunk Last Night.” Additionally, EYB has earned multiple GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Award nominations.

While selling out venues from coast-to-coast as strong headliners, EYB has also shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Chris Young, Darius Rucker and Dave Matthews Band. For current tour dates and more, visit eliyoungband.com and follow along on social media with @EliYoungBand.

Pictured (L-R): EYB’s Chris Thompson, **Jon Jones**, **Mike Eli** and **James Young**
celebrate RIAA certifications in front of their sold-out crowd | Photo Credit: Sawyer Jones

Wh*res. 'Gold' vinyl repress

July 19, 2024

Founded in 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia, Wh*res. has established themselves as one of the most successful and motivated bands in the genre today. Elements of Helmet, Melvins, and the Amphetamine Reptile roster can be heard throughout their catalog, but Whores are no regurgitated throwback act. Through intense, cathartic live performances and the perfected aggressive tenacity present on their recordings, the band has gained a fervent following sure to do nothing but grow in the years to come.

October 28, 2016 saw the band's first full-length album, "GOLD." The album was widely praised, garnering spots in the top ten on album of the year lists through publications such as Rolling Stone, MetalSucks, Heavy Planet, Invisible Oranges, and more.

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

Our Hollow, Our Home Announce New Album "Hope & Hell" + Share "Funeral Verse" Video

July 19, 2024

Our Hollow, Our Home, the metalcore band hailing from Southampton, UK, recently faced internal challenges leading to a split.

Despite these difficulties, the band remains committed to its fans, ensuring that their album cycle continues.

The latest single, "Burial Season," has just been released, showcasing a mix of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged lyrics.

Watch the video below.

Alongside the single, the band has launched pre-orders for its final album, Hope & Hell, set for release on September 27, available as CD and limited colored vinyl. "Burial Season" is now available on all major streaming platforms, offering a glimpse of the band's enduring dedication to their music.

Pre-order Hope & Hell as CD and limited colored vinyl together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop.

That level of relatability, coupled with their relentless touring with the likes of Asking Alexandria and Blessthefall, and high-profile slots at festivals like Graspop, Nova Rock, Summerblast, and Jera On Air, has seen the band command an ever-growing collection of highly-dedicated followers; they have over 79,000 on Spotify; have been viewed over 10 million times on YouTube; and have over 29,000 Instagram followers and 107,000 on Facebook and 2017’s debut album Hartsick reached the top spot of the Itunes chart for rock and metal in the UK, as well as placing in the top ten in the USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Italy and Germany.

They were also boosted by their hugely popular cover of Ed Sheeran’s "Shape of You" in 2017, which was picked up by BBC Radio One's Greg James and subsequently topped the iTunes UK rock and metal chart, and racked up over 300,000 plays on YouTube on its first week of release.

The release of Our Hollow, Our Home's album Burn in the Flood marked a significant milestone. It crystalized the band's evolution with its refined sound that blended melodic elements with their signature hard-hitting metalcore. It included standout tracks like the emotionally charged single "In Retrospect" and the anthemic title track, showcasing the band's dynamic range and lyrical depth. The album was well-received, adding significantly to their streaming numbers and earning praise for its production quality and thematic boldness. This release further solidified Our Hollow, Our Home's position in the metal scene, offering fans both old and new a rich auditory experience that resonated with the challenges and resilience of the human spirit.

OUR HOLLOW, OUR HOME ARE:
Gaz — Vocals
Tobias — Guitar/Vocals
James — Guitar
Matt — Bass
Kieran — Drums

Chicago's REPENTANCE Support Swedish Metal Act ORBIT CULTURE on 8-19 in Detroit, MI and 8-20 in Chicago, IL

July 19, 2024

Chicago, Illinois-based metallers REPENTANCE have announced they will provide direct support for the Swedish metal act ORBIT CULTURE on 8-19 in Detroit, Michigan and 8-20 in Chicago, Illinois.

Check out the band's latest visualizer for "BURIED BY FEAR" taken from the sophomore release THE PROCESS OF HUMAN DEMISE Out Now!

Founded in 2018 by former SOIL and DIRGE WITHIN guitarist Shaun Glass and with a critically acclaimed debut album under their belts (God For A Day, 2020), REPENTANCEsoon became known for their distinctive heavy yet dynamic sound, packed with details, groove and intensity. Playing numerous shows with high profile acts such as TRIVIUM, DEVILDRIVER, JINJER, SKULL FIST, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, SACRED REICH and others, REPENTANCE have taken the heavy scene by storm and represent a sound, which is sure to obliterate fans of extreme music everywhere.

Repentance are:
Adam Gilley – Vocals
Shaun Glass – Guitar
Eric Burns – Guitar
Eric Karol – Bass
Brandon White – Drums

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MNRK Heavy welcomes Slomosa

July 19, 2024

Norwegian riff-rock regalers, Slomosa , have signed with independent music group MNRK Heavy (High on Fire, Escuela Grind, Crowbar). The Bergen-based band will release its new LP, 'Tundra Rock,' on September 13. Boasting a brazen backbone of groove-bitten punch and silken melodic hooks heavily inspired by the Palm Desert music scene, Slomosa showcases a hibernating sound that has been reawakened for a new generation.

In celebration of its new label home, Slomosa today releases a video for the new track "Battling Guns."

"Slomosa is an absolute riff powerhouse with an amazing live show," comments MNRK Heavy SVP, Rock & Metal, Scott Givens. "They are an incredible band and all of us at MNRK are thrilled they have picked us to be their label partners."

Expansive mountains constitute nearly two-thirds of Norway. This breathtaking grandeur gives the country a sense of natural splendor and mystique as if its topography has held secrets for millennia. 'Tundra Rock’ is, quite simply, ‘Desert Rock’ on Slomosa 's terms.
“A desert doesn’t have to be warm", observes vocalist/guitarist Ben Berdous. "If you think about it, the biggest desert in the world is Antarctica. In this respect, the tundra is our desert. We thought it would be cool to coin a genre, and it’s stuck. You could certainly say the grandiosity of nature is evident in the songs of Slomosa.”
'Tundra Rock' is also advanced by the superbly heavy track, 'Rice,' a cavernous cut soaked in sunbaked groove, and 'Cabin Fever.'

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Expansive mountains constitute nearly two-thirds of Norway. This breathtaking grandeur gives the country a sense of natural splendor and mystique as if its topography has held secrets for millennia. 'Tundra Rock’ is, quite simply, ‘Desert Rock’ on Slomosa 's terms.
“A desert doesn’t have to be warm", observes vocalist/guitarist Ben Berdous. "If you think about it, the biggest desert in the world is Antarctica. In this respect, the tundra is our desert. We thought it would be cool to coin a genre, and it’s stuck. You could certainly say the grandiosity of nature is evident in the songs of Slomosa.”
'Tundra Rock' is also advanced by the superbly heavy track, 'Rice,' a cavernous cut soaked in sunbaked groove, and 'Cabin Fever.'

Slomosa will tour the U.S. in support of 'Tundra Rock', with some TBA headlining shows, and as special guests of Alkaline Trio, this September.
FOR TOUR DATES AND INFO CLICK HERE

EKOH Releases "The Sound of Falling" Video

July 19, 2024

Emerging artist EKOH has shared the video for his latest banger "The Sound of Falling."

Watch it below.

Smash that "PLAY" button. Smash that "LIKE" button. And just go watch it!

It follows last month's collab track "Nobody Like Me," feat. TECH N9NE. In the track, the duo spits rhymes as though their lives depend on it. Crank the knobs to 11, put the windows down, and add this one to your playlist rotation. Watch the video here. EKOH previously dropped a track with Lo Spirit, called "Good Things." Listen here. You can also check out "DOOMED," his collab with PHIX.

If you've not yet heard of Ekoh, well, consider this your intro.

Get to know him now, because the stratosphere is in his future, thanks to his deft rap x rock hybrid style. Ekoh's breakout track "Hole In Your Head" was released in November 2023 and stayed in steady rotation on SiriusXM Octane and was a crowd favorite during his first rock tour where he supported From Ashes to New on the Blackout Tour. Additionally, the single "Hurt Myself" continues to roar. He shared "Mayday" earlier this year and released his own custom sneaker with VANS.

Oceano Release "The Price Of Pain" Official Music Video via Sumerian Records

July 19, 2024

Deathcore titans Oceano have released the official music video for "The Price Of Pain" via Sumerian Records. The track can be found on the band's forthcoming new album 'Living Chaos' out August 30th and available for pre-saves now. Prior to today, Oceano released "Wounds Never Healed" which has clocked up 223k streams on Spotify alone and 231k views on YouTube. Watch "The Price Of Pain" official music video below, and pre-save 'Living Chaos' here.

Oceano will be hitting the stage on their headlining run The Living Chaos Tour with To The Grave, VCTMS and Half Me as support. Tickets are bound to go fast, so get yours at the link here.

Living Chaos Tour with To The Grave, VCTMS + Half Me:

Thu, Sep 05 - Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

Fri, Sep 06 - Columbus, OH@ King of Clubs

Sat, Sep 07 - Erie, PA @ Basement Transmissions

Sun, Sep 08 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

Tue, Sep 10 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

Wed, Sep 11 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

Thu, Sep 12 - Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern

Fri, Sep 13 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

Sat, Sep 14 - Orlando, FL @ Conduit

Sun, Sep 15 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

Tue, Sep 17 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

Wed, Sep 18 - San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box

Thu, Sep 19 - Dallas, TX @ Southside Music Hall

Fri, Sep 20 - El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar

Sat, Sep 21 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

Sun, Sep 22 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater

Tue, Sep 24 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

Wed, Sep 25 - Fresno, CA @ Full Circle Brewery

Thu, Sep 26 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's

Fri, Sep 27 - Portland, OR @ Dantes

Sat, Sep 28 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Sun, Sep 29 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper

Tue, Oct 01 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall

Wed, Oct 02 - Denver, CO @ HQ

Thu, Oct 03 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

Fri, Oct 04 - Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge

Ashley McBryde Earns International Bluegrass Music Association Nod for Song of the Year with Sister Sadie's "Willow"

July 18, 2024

Lauded by Los Angeles Times as “one of Nashville’s most reliable and sophisticated songwriters,” Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde earns a nomination from the International Bluegrass Music Association for Song of the Year with “Willow,” marking her first nomination as a sole writer, and performed by eight-time 2024 IBMA nominees Sister Sadie (Deanie Richardson, Gena Britt, Jaelee Roberts, Dani Flowers and Maddie Dalton).

“About a decade ago, I had just bought a little Recording King parlor guitar, and I couldn’t wait to write on it,” McBryde explains. “I sat down and out popped ‘Willow.’ It sure felt good to stay connected to my bluegrass roots. Sister Sadie has given this song the best life it could live. Congratulations, ladies!”

As longtime friends and co-writers, Flowers reached out to McBryde for any hidden gems she had available, immediately sharing “Willow.”

“I remember Ashley working on this song years ago when we were roommates and have always loved it,” shares Flowers. “I wasn’t aware that she had finished the tune until I joined Sister Sadie, and she sent it to us to consider for our latest record! It became an instant favorite of everyone in the band the second we heard it. Ashley McBryde is truly a master at her craft of songwriting.”

“When I first heard ‘Willow,’ I could hear us doing it,” adds Richardson. “I could hear Jaelee slaying this tune vocally. I could hear this funky groove that came to life in the studio. It’s got a deep pocket and has been a crowd favorite out on tour.”

“We’re so thrilled to have been given the opportunity to bring this song to life and to the world,” shares the bluegrass supergroup. “We were extra excited to learn about its nomination for Song of the Year at this year's IBMA awards and to share the nomination with our honorary 'sister' Ashley!”

Found on their album No Fear, which received a nod for IBMA’s Album of the Year, McBryde is also a co-writer and featured on “Ode to the Ozarks.” As frequent collaborators, she also co-wrote their GRAMMY nominated song “Something to Lose” with Flowers and Terri Jo Box from 2018’s Sister Sadie II.

Following her hosting duties for ABC’s CMA Fest special, McBryde has headlining dates across the U.S. through the summer before joining Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour this fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time nominee. Her latest album The Devil I Know was released to critical acclaim, earning a title as one of the best country albums of the year from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, PASTE, Holler and more. The Arkansas native will headline shows across the U.S. this summer before joining Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour this fall. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.

About Sister Sadie
Sister Sadie, which launched in the wake of an ostensibly one-off show at Nashville’s World Famous Station Inn in 2012, has both embraced and transcended its all-female identity, earning acclaim that includes being named as the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year in 2020, as well as Vocal Group of the Year in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Members range from acclaimed veterans to rising newcomers, who have won individual recognition, too, with founding member and fiddle player Deanie Richardson named as Fiddle Player of the Year in 2020 and banjo player/vocalist Gena Britt — SPBGMA’s reigning Banjo Player of the Year — having participated in three award-winning collaborative projects. The lineup is rounded out by 2021 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year and Mountain Home recording artist Jaelee Roberts (guitar), Dani Flowers (vocals and guitar) and bassist Maddie Dalton, winner of one of IBMA’s Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Awards in 2023. The band’s previous release, Sister Sadie II, earned them a GRAMMY nomination for Best Bluegrass Album in 2019.

Kenny Chesney Offers No Shoes Radio for the Rest of July!

July 18, 2024

With the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour setting and breaking his own records in stadiums across the country, “Take Her Home” becoming his 33rd Billboard No. 1 and “Just To Say We Did” climbing the charts, Kenny Chesney wanted to find a way to dial up the fun as summer continues rolling along. Having always tried to keep the music front and center, why not give No Shoes Nation 24/7 access to the sounds of great times, good friends and the moments that last a lifetime?

Working with the folks at SiriusXM, Chesney and his team are making No Shoes Radio available – for free – through the end of July. With road trips, beach escapes and hopefully nights at Chesney’s upcoming shows, what better way to get there than listening to Kenny, Tommy, Kizzy, the road family and all kinds of music?

“Music has always been what’s driven me, made life make sense and dialed up the fun,” says the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar. “When we first launched No Shoes Radio all those years ago, I realized how much and how many kinds of music I listen to, and I loved everything about sharing everything from Bob Marley to Grace Potter, live tracks and special guests with my friends in No Shoes Nation.

“I don’t think there’s any other music mix quite like it, but I think the people who love our music are a lot like me. They love a whole lot of different things, maybe listen based on the mood or vibe like we do. So over the years, No Shoes Radio has been one of the best things in my world! It lets me take No Shoes Nation along wherever I may end up.”

Taking people behind the scenes, on the road, even onstage, No Shoes Radio is almost the listening companion to Sun Goes Down 2024. For fans who are not currently subscribers, you can take advantage of this special, limited window to enjoy No Shoes Radio by visiting SiriusXM.com/NoShoesRadioListenFree.

With “Just To Say We Did” hitting terrestrial radio, the anthem for shooting your shot, living your life out loud and embracing the moment is rolling out of car windows and off boats across the country. Always one to distill life in songs that make people live their best life right where they are, Chesney is all about giving people as much music as they can possibly enjoy.

“To me, music is medicine,” Chesney says. “It’s love. It’s fun. It’s healing. It’s the thing that truly defines the rhythm of whatever we’re seeking, takes us where we wanna be. And I love all the ways people can find the songs that are going be the soundtrack of summer 2024.”

Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour runs throughout the summer.

Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour Remaining Dates
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
July 18            Wheatland, Calif.  ||  Toyota Amphitheatre^
July 20            Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  SoFi Stadium
July 24            Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^
July 27            Denver, Colo.  ||  Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Aug. 3             Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Nissan Stadium
Aug. 8             Columbus, Ohio  ||  Historic Crew Stadium*
Aug. 10           Detroit, Mich.  ||  Ford Field
Aug. 15           Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Aug. 17           East Rutherford, N.J.  ||  MetLife Stadium
Aug. 23           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass. ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only

“Because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down…’

Swedish post-punk trio THEN COMES SILENCE kicks off European tour in support of 'Trickery' LP. Enjoy a dark fix with the cavernous 'Ghost House'

July 18, 2024

"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 has kicked off a string of European tour dates announced for 2024 in support of their seventh album ‘Trickery’, released earlier this year via Metropolis Records. Not long ago, the band wrapped up a successful North American tour is currently touring North America.

The band presents one of their favourite songs from this album - 'Ghost House', which features back vocals by Emma Nylén (Emmon). This is a meticulously-crafted song laced with raw passion, where every echoing synth line brings us closer to the heart of their musical dominion. This also happens to be the final song on the album.

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), their name inspired by frequent touring with A Place To Bury Strangers and an attraction to horror and the occult.

Following up their 2022 album 'Hunger', released via Nexilis Records / Schubert Music (Europe) and Metropolis Records (North America), 'Trickery' captures the heart and essence of alternative rock, along with electronic elements. But it is also a salute to punk music, to which Then Comes Silence traces their roots.

With 13 lush and cavernous tracks on offer, this record features guest appearances by Gözde Duzer of Aux Animaux, Emma Nylén (Emmon), Jörgen Wall of Whale, Thåström and Dusty Gannon of Vision Video.

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). Earlier, Then Comes Silence shared the singles 'Like a Hammer', ‘Ride or Die’, and focus track 'Stay Strange'.

This album celebrates friendship, unity and the feeling of belonging to a group, a tribe. Being a part of the goth and post-punk community is, according to the band, a great privilege. 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.

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 performed with The Fields of the Nephilim, The Chameleons, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Bellwether Syndicate and Vision Video, as well as playing Wave Gotik Treffen, M'era Luna, Amphi Festival, Castle Party and W-Festival.

The 'Trickery' album is out now, available on vinyl, CD and digitally everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Alex Svenson - vocals, bass, synthesizer
Jonas Fransson - drums
Hugo Zombie - guitar
Dusty Gannon (Vision Video) - vocals on 'Stay Strange'
Emma Nylén (Emmon) - vocals on 'Tears and Cries', back vocals on 'Ghost House'
Gözde Duzer (Aux Animaux)- theremin on 'Stay Strange', 'Never Change'
Jörgen Wall (Whale, Thåström) - toms on 'Blind Eye'
Music & Lyrics by Alex Svenson
Published by HaHa Musikförlag
Produced by Alex Svenson
Recorded by Jörgen Wall
Mixed by Tom van Heesch
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck / Chartmakers
'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

Enter Shikari & St Albans City FC Renew Shirt Sponsorship For New Football Season

July 18, 2024

Enter Shikari and St Albans City FC have renewed their shirt sponsorship relationship and today unveil, and make available for pre-order to the public, the team’s new Away strip.

The shirts are manufactured by Hummel using their ECO8 technology (meaning each shirt is constructed from high-performing polyester produced from up to eight recycled plastic bottles) and will be released in early August 2024.

Alongside this news, the band have announced a collaborative Enter Shikari x SACFC merch capsule range - featuring t-shirt, hoodie and a cropped t-shirt - designed by Spearhead, to support the club.

Pre-order the new shirt and view the collaborative range here.

2024 North American Tour Dates:

Wed 10/9/24 - Dallas, TX, South Side Music Hall

Thu 10/10/24 - Austin, TX, Empire Garage

Sat 10/12/24 - Houston, TX, Warehouse live Midtown

Mon 10/14/24 - Orlando, FL, The Beacham

Wed 10/16/24 - Washington, DC, Howard Theater

Thu 10/17/24 - Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer

Fri 10/18/24 - Boston, MA, Paradise Rock Club

Sat 10/19/24 - New York, NY, Palladium

Mon 10/21/24 - Montreal, QC, Théâtre Beanfield

Wed 10/23/24 - Toronto, ON, Danforth Music Hall

Thu 10/24/24 - Chicago, IL, Metro

Fri 10/25/24 - Minneapolis, MN, First Ave

Sat 10/26/24 - Davenport, IA, Capitol Theatre

Sun 10/27/24 - St Louis, MO, Red Flag

Tue 10/29/24 - Denver, CO, Gothic Theater

Wed 10/30/24 - Salt Lake City, UT, The Complex

Fri 11/1/24 - Spokane, WA, Knitting Factory

Sat 11/2/24 - Vancouver, BC, Commodore Ballroom

Sun 11/3/24 - Portland, OR, Wonder Ballroom

Mon 11/4/24 - Seattle, WA, Showbox

Wed 11/6/24 - Sacramento, CA, Ace of Spades

Thu 11/7/24 - San Francisco, CA, August Hall

Fri 11/8/24 - San Diego, CA, House of Blues

Sat 11/9/24 - Los Angeles, CA, The Belasco

Enter Shikari recently released the A Kiss For The Whole World companion album, Dancing On The Frontline. LP and CD formats of the release included a Blu-Ray featuring a full-set headline performance from the UK’s Slam Dunk Festival from May 2023. The set is now available to stream in full from YouTube HERE.

More about Enter Shikari

5 UK top ten albums

2 UK top 40 singles

2 BRIT certified silver albums and 1 BRIT certified gold album

Multiple Kerrang! award winners, AIM Award winners and Heavy Music Award winners

3000 shows worldwide

Download full biography HERE

Find Enter Shikari Online

www.entershikari.com

My Fictions Announce New Album "Touch Of Glass" + Share "Cold Streak" Video

July 18, 2024

Boston-based hardcore band MY FICTIONS — Bryan Carifio (vocals), Tyler Bradley (guitar), Seamus Menihane (drums), and newcomer Michael Russo(bass) — recently announced that they signed to 1126 Records.

Today, the band is pleased to reveal the new album, Touch Of Glass, which arrives August 23.

My Fictions have also shared the cinematic and super fun video for "Cold Streak." Watch and follow along with the storyline, which is detailed a bit more by the band in the comments below.

"For a long time, I didn't think there was ever gonna be another My Fictions album, but now that it's out in the world, I think I needed it to exist," says Carifio. "It's a heavy record, both sonically and lyrically. A lot of time went into making it. A lot of procrastination and stress on my part made it more difficult than it should have been. Now that it's done, I hear these songs and feel like it's the most complete representation of what My Fictions has tried to be as a band."

Touch Of Glass not a feel good record, but it will make you feel something when you need to the most, with Carifio stating, "It's not something I'd throw on a marketing sticker, but the best way I can describe it is as 'bad mood music' — not something that a listener particularly wants to listen to, but rather needs to hear to match how they're feeling at a given time."

He finishes, "Records like that literally changed my life when I was younger and I know for a fact we've done that for at least a handful of people so it's a privilege to get another chance to do it again. It also kinda rocks though so hey, maybe throw it on and punch some drywall out, I don't know. Grateful to our partners who helped us record and release it for helping us carry out our vision."

About the new single, which the band felt was an obvious choice with which to announce the album, Bradley explains, "'Cold Streak' is as close to a fun song as we've ever written. That probably sounds insane to people unfamiliar with us, but I think it tracks. The meat of the song is a mid-tempo groove that builds to a heavy payoff. It ended up being a great platform for Bryan to do his thing on. It's been a cool challenge to reign in and refine elements of our sound to focus on better, more mature song writing. Of course there's still some weird stuff in there for the sickos, but overall, it feels like a step up for us and where I think we've wanted to take things for a while."

Regarding the video, Carifio shares, "This is our first music video ever as a band, which was both exciting and daunting. We shot it in a day — which was a bit chaotic — but I think that energy transferred into the video nicely. I 'directed' and edited the video and my lovely partner Andi Guede shot and co-directed the whole thing."

He continues, "The whole band helped get the storyline to make sense and improved the whole thing, which made it very fun to create. Since 'Cold Streak' is a song about the emotional toll of debt, I thought that a narrative about a down on his luck gambler who schemes up a stupid way to win it all back lined up pretty well thematically. All we do as a band in our free time is talk about movies, so a music video that's basically a Tubi Original version of Uncut Gems-meets-Casino was an easy pitch that Mike, Tyler, and Seamus all did a great job bringing to life as true villains (a mobster, an outlaw biker, and a venture capitalist). The performance scenes were shot where we practice and I loved that there's a giant Converge/Integrity/Coliseum tour poster in some of the shots."

ABOUT MY FICTIONS:
MY FICTIONS are breaking through with TOUCH OF GLASS, their new full-length album and first release on Massachusetts-based metal tastemaker 1126 Records. Throughout over 10 years as a band, My Fictions has specialized in making cathartic music. "I feel compelled to pull from my lowest moments to make something that matches the intensity of the songs," vocalist Bryan Carifioremarks on the process of lyric-writing. That pain-staking process has resulted in the band’s most intense collection of songs to date — Touch of Glass is a record designed to devastate.

My Fictions began around the Boston-area in the distant memory of the early 2010s. The band cut their teeth making noise in basement venues with ridiculous names that have been long since shut down and rented to more responsible tenants. A handful of EPs and split releases honing in on the band’s aggressive and atmospheric sound preceded their 2014 full-length Stranger Songs. Their debut album served as the best summation-to-date of what has become the My Fictions formula: songs must be lyrically dense, sonically pummeling, and emotionally tolling.

After years of inactivity, a revitalized version of the band returned in 2021 with a six-song comeback EP. Time Immemorial brought new, heavier elements into the My Fictions sound while retaining the strange and suffocating undercurrent of earlier offerings. They followed suit by hitting the road with metalcore legends Overcast and Providence-based split partners Dreamwell on separate runs, then carried this energy into Connecticut's Silver Bullet Studios late last year to work for the first time with album engineer and producer Chris Teti (The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, Fiddlehead).

With the band split over two states, the writing process for Touch of Glass was a long one. Over two years, guitarist Tyler Bradley, drummer Seamus Menihane, and newcomer Michael Russo on bass would meet on a weekly basis to write and send ideas to Carifio, who was living in Brooklyn and trying desperately to contribute to the special songwriting happening a few hours away. "I would just buy notebooks and listen on repeat, scribbling ideas endlessly," says Carifio. Inspired by records like Slipknot's Iowa, Alice in Chains' Dirt, and Converge's No Heroes, the aim was always to create an album-long sense of dread with the songs they were building together from a distance, even if it took months to take shape.

"New Face" sets a furious tone to start off the album. A rampaging reflection on the impossibility of starting over that deteriorates mid-song into a droning, ambient instrumental break, closed out with a quote from Cormac McCarthy's play The Sunset Limited – "Who would want this nightmare, but for fear of the next?" An immediate segue into the chaotic single "Dreams of Escape" puts this quote into a fitting context — jagged blast beats and manic start-stop guitar riffs are only parts of the unnerving atmosphere that My Fictions builds like an anxiety dream that carries over the album's 10 songs.

The next single "Cold Streak" comes up next, which according to Bradley is "as close to a fun song as we've ever written." The song's mid-tempo groove is matched by an eerie guitar riff reminiscent of bands like mewithoutYou or Fear Before, building a tense atmosphere until the song’s chaotic breakdown. What follows is title track "Touch of Glass," a slow and somber midway point on the album that brings the album's thematic purpose into focus — trying to reshape shattered bits of something broken into a workable whole is often both a fragile and futile exercise.

The record's latter half is packed with its most unrelenting songs, including the scathing breakdown that ends "Selfish Wish" and "Disguise" – a metal-influenced epic that uses self-immolation as a metaphor for correcting past mistakes – "Can I build an effigy / made from the worst in me?" asks Carifio in the song's scream-along bridge. This all builds up to album ender "Touch of Glass II," the band's heaviest song ever which acts as a dreadful statement of purpose and point of the closure to the album. A disorienting guitar lead haunts over the drum and bass onslaught as the album's final lyrics are screamed into the abyss — "My futures all collapse / no way of turning back / through the glass." It's the fitting conclusion that comes from an album ten years in the making — something formed by the most intense, driven and potentially distressing iteration of My Fictions yet.

CLASSIC SOLO EFFORTS FROM ALEX LIFESON AND GEDDY LEE TO BE REISSUED

July 18, 2024

In an exciting announcement for Rush fans and rock enthusiasts alike, Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue the first-ever solo albums of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Lifeson’s 1996 album Victor and Lee’s 2000 offering My Favourite Headache will be re-released on August 9, 2024, in various formats, including a range of vinyl configurations.

Victor, originally released on January 9, 1996, marks Alex Lifeson’s solo debut. Lifeson took on the roles of songwriter, producer, and mixer for this album. For the first time, Victor will be available on vinyl, featuring a complete remix by Lifeson himself to enhance the audio quality. The fourth side of the album includes four instrumental tracks previously exclusive to Lifeson’s website. Guest artists include lead vocalist Edwin from I Mother Earth, Primus bassist Les Claypool, and Canadian powerhouse vocalist Lisa Dalbello. The 15-song collection is paired with striking 2024 reimagined artwork by Fantoons Animation Studios.

As a Rush Backstage exclusive, Alex Lifeson will personally autograph 1,000 lithographs to be included with the Ruby Translucent 2LPs, which are available only through the Rush Backstage web store.

Victor will be available in the following editions:

Ruby Translucent 2LP (Rush Backstage Exclusive, limited to 1,000 units)
Blue Translucent 2LP (Exclusive to Canada, limited to 1,000 units)
Crystal Clear Translucent 2LP (Exclusive to U.S. & ROW)
Standard Black 2LP
CD
Standard & HD/HRA Digital

For more details on the Alex Lifeson reissue and to preorder, visit: https://lnk.to/AlexLifesonVictor

My Favourite Headache, Geddy Lee’s only solo album to date, was initially released on November 14, 2000. This reissue marks its first vinyl pressing since a limited-edition Record Store Day exclusive in 2019. The fourth side of the album features two instrumental mixes. Produced by Lee, Ben Mink, and David Leonard, the album includes contributions from Mink and drummers Matt Cameron (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam) and Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace).

My Favourite Headache will be offered in the following:

Blue/Green Galaxy 2LP (Exclusive to Canada/Anthem)
Green & Blue 2LP (Exclusive to U.S. & ROW/Rhino)
CD

For more details on the Geddy Lee reissue and to preorder, visit: https://lnk.to/MyFavouriteHeadache

Rush — bassist/keyboardist/vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist/vocalist Alex Lifeson, and the late, great drummer/lyricist Neil Peart — maintains a massive and uniquely passionate worldwide fanbase that acknowledges and respects the band’s singular, bold, and perpetually exploratory songcraft that combines sterling musicianship, complex compositions, and distinctive lyrical flair. Rush has sold more than 30 million albums in Canada and the U.S. alone, with worldwide sales estimated at 45 million (and counting). Between Music Canada and the RIAA, Rush has been awarded 50 Gold, 30 Platinum, and 9 Multi-Platinum album distinctions (and counting). Rush has also had 5 Top 10 Billboard Canada Albums, received 7 Grammy nominations, 10 Juno Award wins with 41 Nominations, and earned an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. Additionally, Lee, Lifeson, and Peart were made Officers of the Order of Canada on May 9, 1996.

For more information, visit: https://www.rush.com

MAJESTICA - Release New Single 'A New Beginning'!

July 18, 2024

MAJESTICA are back with their first new music of 2024! The Swedish power metal quartet proudly presents their latest single 'A New Beginning', which is the band's first release since 2021. Therefore, the song name not only fits in relation to this, but also speaks about a new beginning and letting things come to an end. Paired with musical elements reminiscent of the 80s, MAJESTICA unleashes a new catchy tune upon their fans that puts the band back on the radar.

As if the release of this brand new single wasn't enough, MAJESTICA have also delivered a brand new music video for their single, which you can watch below.

Tommy Johansson comments:

"When Majestica finally returns with a new song it couldn’t have been a better one than
'A New Beginning'. Not only is it a heavy power metal song with a catchy sing-along chorus, but it’s also very melodic in the style of Stratovarius, 80’s rock, and Helloween with some hints of Gary Moore. The song reflects on (as the title says) to start over, but also of something that comes to an end. But the end isn’t always a bad thing. It feels great to finally release some new music with Majestica again and to show that we’re back - back with a new beginning."

Stream the new single here: https://majestica.bfan.link/a-new-beginning

Watch the previously released videos here:
'Above The Sky' Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt9Ma1W_0wI
'Metal United' Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO37wJG1j2k
'Ghost Of Marley' Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/B_RKRbA9gRY
'Ghost Of Christmas Past' Official Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/8Ol8DlEPEaM
'The Joy Of Christmas' Official Video: https://youtu.be/p72uHnOY7C8
'Glory Of Christmas' Official Art Video: https://youtu.be/X7BKIrylRRU
'This Christmas' Official Studio Video: https://youtu.be/pFtV0GmLw9w

MAJESTICA is:
Tommy Johansson | guitars, vocals
Petter Hjerpe | guitars
Chris David | bass
Joel Kollberg | drums

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 Announces Second Wave of Bands; ft. TSJUDER, TIAMAT, NECROPHOBIC + More

July 18, 2024

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“Something strange and magical happens in the town of Oslo, Norway over Easter week. Most of polite society flees to the mountains while a scourge of metal heads pour in from all over the globe to experience the four day extravaganza of extreme metal, hedonism & hepatocyte known as Inferno Festival. Subsequently, the entire city becomes a misanthropic miscreant’s soggy dream come true, and we’ve got the whole place to ourselves!” - Metal Injection

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY 2025 is pleased to reveal the first wave of bands for next year's highly anticipated edition, which will once again take place in Oslo (NO) from April 17-20 for another blasphemous Easter! The festival now welcomes TSJUDER, TIAMAT, NECROPHOBIC, SCHWEINand VORBID to the lineup! Tickets and passes can be found HERE.

The full lineup is now as follows with more TBA:

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TSJUDER

TIAMAT

NECROPHOBIC

BLOOD INCANTATION

AETERNUS

SETH

ABYSSIC

SPECTRAL WOUND

ANGIST

BYTHOS

SCHWEIN

SYN

VORBID

VIOLENT MAGIC ORCHESTRA

TSJUDER

The Norwegian black metal band Tsjuder was founded back in 1993 and has maintained a steady course ever since. Tsjuder released their first demo in 1995 with the intention of creating the rawest form of black metal. Over the years, many band members have passed through Tsjuder, but Nag and Draugluin have been with the band the entire way. At Inferno Metal Festival 2025, Tsjuder will perform a two-part set; after the band concludes a set of their own material, they will perform Bathory material, in which they will be joined by co-founding Bathory bassist Frederick Melander.

TIAMAT

Swedish Tiamat started back in 1989 and has since released ten albums. Tiamat began within the death metal genre but soon became one of the pioneers of Swedish goth metal. This period will be the focus when Tiamat comes to Inferno Metal Festival to perform a special set focusing on 'Clouds' (1992) from 'Wildhoney' (1994). It has now been ten years since Tiamat last played in Norway, so it is high time to have them back.

NECROPHOBIC

With over thirty years of active, nefarious service under their spikes and bulletbelts, Necrophobic are undisputed legends of the death and black metal scene. Formed in 1989 by drummer Joakim Sterner, the Stockholm blackhearts propagated a singular and fearless vision from the very start. The band recently released its tenth studio album, 'In the Twilight Grey;' which immediately asserts its separation from everything that has gone before. Colder and more biting than recent efforts, the album is full of brutish metal songs, hewn from unnamed obsidian horrors.

SCHWEIN

Schwein will be remembered by many as the star of Satyricon’s documentary film, 'Roadkill Extravaganza - A True Roadmovie.' He has also been part of bands such as Russian Amcar Club, Kaare & Partiet, Ym:stammen, and Schweinhund. On September 13, Schwein will make its debut with the release of their first full length, 'War.' The lineup features Steinar Gundersen (Satyricon) on guitar, Anders Hundstad (Satyricon) on keyboard, Stig Amundsen (Order/Glucifer) on bass, and Christian Svendsen (Gothminister/The Cumshots) on drums. Musically, Schwein lies in the landscape of Norwegian black metal and traditionak folk, utilizing classic instrumnets such as the Hardanger fiddle and langeleik.

VORBID

Hailing from Arendal, Norway, Vorbid is at the intersection between progressive rock and metal. From their younger days as a thrash metal band, with albums such as 'Mind' (2018) and the self-titled EP 'Vorbid' (2016), the band has since grown and matured with a more modern approach. With inspiration from bands such as Vektor, Opeth, Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, Genesis and Rush, the band’s music has become anything but predictable. On their latest album, 'A Swan By the Edge of Mandala,' Vorbid combines the best of the older material with new and exciting turns. The band is in constant musical development and new songs are on the way.

BOOK HOTEL HERE

INFERNO FESTIVAL NORWAY previously announced the hotel deals for the 2025 edition. The official festival hotel partner is once again the Clarion Hotel® The Hub. Fans can now book their rooms at a discounted rate using the code "INFERNO," which is good until March 17, 2025! For more information can be found via the official Inferno Festival Website or can be booked directly HERE.

The audience, artists, media, and music industry personnel will gather at Clarion The Hub for happenings, partying and a good night sleep.

Moreover, The Inferno Music Conference will take place at the hotel prior to the festival doors opening on Thursday and Friday, for which more info will be revealed soon! Hotel guests will also be treated to an epic and inclusive breakfast buffet that runs until 11:00 A.M. (it's worth waking up early for!) as well as free access to the swimming pool and sauna.

The Hub boasts Oslo’s best location, right in the city centre, next to Oslo Central Station and the

Airport Express Train. It's also only about a five-minute walk from the iconic rock bars and venues in which Inferno Festival will be hosting bands and special events: Rockefeller & John Dee, Salt, Kniven, Vaterland, Brewgata and Rock In, allowing guest to travel freely without the expense of taxis or transit.

The iconic Inferno Metal Festival started in 2001 and is the longest running metal festival in

Norway and one of the most important extreme metal festivals in the world. We are very proud

of this position and we will continue fronting Norwegian metal and bringing bands from all over

the world to Norway. Inferno Metal Festival is being held four days at Rockefeller Music Halls’

two stages Rockefeller and John Dee as well as many smaller clubs around Oslo. The festival takes place during Easter in Norway when not a lot of other stuff is happening in Oslo. The festival are usually sold out and more than fifty percent of the audience are from outside of Norway. The ticket sales are from all over the world including China, Australia, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, USA, Columbia, Argentina and many more.

Links:

Official Inferno Fest Website

Blacktoothed Share "Carried Away (Alternate Version)" Visualizer

July 18, 2024

"jam-packed with addictive tunes" — Powerplay

"adding a slice of individuality into an already saturated genre" — Distorted Sound

"wonderful blend of rock energy and melodious detail" — GBHBL

In an exciting update for fans, the dynamic rock band blacktoothed have just unveiled an alternative version of their single "Carried Away."

The band has rearranged the track to bring a fresh, new vibe. The alternative version promises a tighter, more polished rendition — perfect for never leaving your head. With this release, blacktoothed continues to showcase their versatility and creativity/ Be sure to check out the new version on your favorite streaming platforms.

Watch the visualizer Below.

Stream the song here at midnight tonight.

The band's last album JULI was created in collaboration with the producing team of Sawdust Recordings (Christoph Wieczorek + Julian Breucker). Stream or download JULI here.

In the past few years, blacktoothed have shared stages with well known bands like Acres, Annisokay, Bad Omens, Hands Like Houses, Polaris, Thundermother, and many more, as well as through other live highlights, including opening up the IMPERICON FESTIVAL and many other open air concerts.

BLACKTOOTHED ARE:
Hendrik | Vocals
Mathilde | Guitar
David | Drums

DYEN, PARFATI & STAN CHRIST AT 99 SCOTT

July 18, 2024

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Beauty In Chaos shares 'Holy Ground' feat. Patrik Mata (Kommunity FK) ahead of fourth album 'Dancing With Angels'

July 17, 2024

"Stunning musical and, in particular, six-string intricacy... layers of lush, ringing, occasionally grimy and often heavily effected guitars" ~ Guitar World

"Guitarist Michael Ciravolo assembled an all-star cast for his moody hard-hitting album... Intense" ~ Rolling Stone

"Hauntingly heavy and beautiful" – LA Weekly

With their fourth album 'Dancing With Angels' just a breath away (it's out on July 24), LA-based collective Beauty In Chaos throws open the gates to the darkwave realm, sharing a stunning music video for 'Holy Ground'. A lush offering that features the unforgettable vocals of Patrik Mata of seminal darkwave band Kommunity FK, this marks a thrilling departure from BIC's signature goth rock / postpunk sound.

Formed in 2018 by guitarist Michael Ciravolo (formerly of Human Drama and Gene Loves Jezebel and currently President of Schecter Guitars) with Grammy nominated producer Michael Rozon (Ministry), Beauty in Chaos is a revolving evolving sonic entity. To date, BIC has involved numerous luminaries from The Cure, Ministry, Cheap Trick, The Offspring, Gene Loves Jezebel, Marilyn Manson, Human Drama, Bauhaus, Nine Inch Nails, Van Halen, A Flock of Seagulls, dUg Pinnick (Kings X), ICE-T, guitar icon Zakk Wylde, Rolan Bolan, among others.

“I love swinging the pendulum as far opposite as possible from our previous video. I think “Holy Ground” faithfully captures the sights and sounds of the great mid ‘80s darkwave scene that revolved around Los Angeles’ famed Scream club. This was such a great time in music. This is when I actually first met Patrik, as we shared several bills with them when I was a member of Human Drama" says Michael Ciravolo.

Both Human Drama and Kommunity FK appeared on Geffen’s 1987 'Scream Compilation’, with the latter gaining well-deserved fame for their MTV and club hit 'Something Inside Me Has Died’. Patrik Mata is currently working with Dave Roberts (Sex Gang Children) in a new project, called Kult Children Ov The Damned.

As for the story behind On 'Holy Ground', Patrik Mata shares, "A Watcher, a Supernatural Being, descends upon the planet below. He became transfixed, curious, & seduced by the women & Earthly pleasures & mysteries found. Ever since The Beginning this Being roamed the Earth creating Nephilim. What seems like an Eternity, The Being becomes a Fallen Angel, jaded, decadent, & tired having used & having been through every Earthling on the planet. The Fallen Angel shares its interpretation ov how this planet used to be considered Holy Ground, but now it is not. The only thing that The Fallen Angel yearns for is to return back Home. Back to The Gate.”

Released via 33.3 Music Collective, the 'Dancing With Angels' album cements BIC's legacy for crafting captivating and imagination-stirring music with eight diverse, riveting tracks on offer. Michael Ciravolo explains, "The title was inspired by a painting from a talented German artist Maren Platzhoff, which also became the album’s cover. As Michael Rozon and I began writing the music for this release, I knew I wanted to blend artists from our first two releases with some amazing new members to our BIC family".

This eight song release features BIC alumni Ashton Nyte, Holy Wars firecracker Kat Leon, and both Wayne and Cinthya Hussey. Ciravolo shares “I love bringing in ‘less famous’ but certainly no less talented artists to the fold, and I think this album does just that”. Leo Luganskiy (Strangelove), Julian Shah-Tayler (The Singularity), former Silence In The Snow frontwoman Cynthia Isabella, The Bellwether Syndicate’s William and Sarah Faith, and Patrik Mata (Kommunity FK) bring immense and diverse talents to 'Dancing With Angels'.

Ciravolo describes this album as sort of a "sonic regression and a sonic progression", noting “I meant this as a positive thing, taking some of the post-rock elements of our debut album, the stark dark bits that run through ‘The Storm Before The Calm' and the gothy dreamy-gaze of 'Behind The Veil’. It was definitely going a bit backwards to take a few steps forward!”

Speaking of going forward, this album in its CD format includes something that Ciravolo has long wanted to do... joining the songs together with musical interludes, which he has dubbed ‘Halos’. Ciravolo explains, “These are unique soundscape interludes that sonically tie each song together, along with the album’s coda. I do have this… probably unrealistic romantic idea that the listener will give this album at least one top-to-bottom uninterrupted listen”.

The album's lead track 'Diving For Pearls' features The Mission's Wayne Hussey and Cinthya Hussey, his wife and partner in Archeometre, accompanied by an overlapping-reality video, created by Vicente Cordero / Industrialism Films, The ‘single version’ was mixed by legendary producer Tim Palmer (The Cure, U2, David Bowie, Robert Plant, HIM, The Mission). Hussey's fourth BIC collaboration, Ciravolo says this “may just be the best we’ve written together”.

‘Diving For Pearls' is currently available via Bandcamp, Apple Music and Spotify, and is also available as a limited edition CD single. As of July 24, 'Dancing With Angels' is available on limited edition multi-color vinyl and CD from the Beauty In Chaos store, as well as digitally. The first 100 vinyl copies come with two posters signed by the artists. Vinyl and CD purchases also include the full digital version of the album (with Halos and two bonus tracks).