Beasto Blanco Releases First New Album In 5 Years, KINETICA, Available Now;

Beasto Blanco’s brand-new album KINETICA, their first since 2019, is released now via COP International Records and available now through Bandcamp. In celebration of the new record, Beasto Blanco also releases a new single/video for “Diamond in the Dirt,” their most explosive and apocalyptic yet.

 See the video for “Diamond in the Dirt” BELOW

 Order vinyl and CD formats of KINETICA HERE

Beasto Blanco features the electrifying collaboration of Nashville-based shock rockers Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) and high priestess Calico Cooper, delivering an instant knockout blow. KINETICA aspires to capture the visuals, energy, love, sex, sweat, robots, and raw animalistic essence that defines the band.

With an explosive sound and captivating visuals, the first two new singles “Run For Your Life” and “Lowlands” are the perfect balance of raw power and infectious melodies that showcases Beasto Blanco’s refreshing authenticity as a beacon of genuine, unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll. Both tracks were produced by Chris Harms / Lord of the Lost.

Beasto Blanco will also head out on a North American tour this September, supporting Lord of the Lost, where the new tunes can be heard live. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now HERE.

As well, Beasto Blanco has been confirmed for appearances at several European festivals this summer, including Wacken Open Air, and the band will tour Europe in November with Dead Daisies – find all tour dates below.

BEASTO BLANCO 2024 TOUR DATES

 Supporting Lord of the Lost

September 20 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

September 22 Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam Hall

September 24 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

September 26 Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren Music Hall

September 27 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy

September 28 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

Summer Festival Appearances

July 29 Köln, Germany @Lofi

July 31 Munich, Germany @ Free & Easy Festival

August 1 Oberhausen, Germany @ Euro Summer Tour

August 3 Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air

Tour with Dead Daisies

November 1 Hengelo, Netherlands @ Metropool

November 2 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium @ De Casino

November 3 Hamburg, Germany @ Grünspan

November 5 Cologne, Germany @ Essigfabrik

November 6 Munich, Germany @ Technikum    

November 8 Dordrecht, Netherlands @ Bibelot

November 9 Bochum, Germany @ Ruhr Congress

November 10 Pratteln, Switzerland @ Z7

November 11 Paris, France @ Élysée Montmarte

November 13 Prague, Czech Republic @ Palac Akropolis

November 15 Budapest, Hungary @ Barba Negra

November 16 Vienna, Austria @ Simm City

November 17 Frankfurt, Germany @ Gibson

About Beasto Blanco

Rock and Roll born in the Mountain Mud and the Desert Sun ... Beasto Blanco was formed by Chuck Garric and Chris Latham. They set out to create a raw, powerful, rock ‘n’ roll band with a searing, theatrical live experience. Enter Calico Cooper, rock vixen and the spawn of Garric’s boss, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper and a renegade German rhythm section and Beasto Blanco’s inimitable sound and image emerged. Blood, sweat, and gasoline are fueling Beasto Blanco’s explosive rock sound and captivating visuals. A band and an audience united in one inseparable union of musical thunder and sensational spectacle. Welcome to the world of Beasto Blanco. Whether illuminated in the spotlights of cavernous arenas or headlining packed theaters and clubs, the band’s mission is unwavering: To create an immersive experience where everyone is welcome to join an extended family whose support is unconditional and authentic.

Lineup:

Chuck Garric (long time Alice Cooper bassist) on guitars and vocals

Calico Cooper on vocals

Brother Latham on guitars

Jan LeGrow on bass

Sean Sellers on drums

About COP International

Now in its 32nd year, COP International’s expanding roster of artists includes Stabbing Westward, Azam Ali, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, The Cassandra Complex, Blackcarburning, and Beasto Blanco. The label reached a turning point in 2019, teaming up with legendary producer John Fryer to form a production company under the COP International umbrella. Fryer is producing and engineering the majority of the forthcoming COP catalog and also working as A&R in helping to select appropriate acts. “The level of craftsmanship, artistic talent and meticulous attention to detail is what sets John’s work a world apart,” says COP International founder Christian Petke. "Our philosophy is quite simple: Find exceptional talent, don’t limit ourselves or the artists, and build a tribe based on the excellence of the releases. We have signed a couple bands that have major chart potential based on previous entries, and we are very excited about our projects for this year. Another thing that is rather important to us is a certain level of closeness and mutual appreciation we have as label and artist. It is our responsibility to provide a nurturing environment that allows the artist to focus on their craft. We support and shield them and provide the business machinery that will develop their full potential."

https://www.copint.com/

Find Beasto Blanco online:

Website: https://www.beastoblanco.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeastoBlanco/?pnref=lhc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beastoblanco/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeastoBlanco

GRAND MAGUS - Announce New Album "Sunraven" + Release Video For First Single 'Skybound'

Acclaimed heavy metal battering ram GRAND MAGUS from Stockholm, Sweden are pleased to announce that their brand new album Sunraven will be released on October 18th through Nuclear Blast Records. Sunraven marks the 10th full-length in the band's impressive discography and conceptually deals with the legendary poem Beowulf, an ancient tale of epic proportions about heroes and monsters, honor and bravery, victory and defeat. In short, themes that have always played an important role in the lyrical concept of GRAND MAGUS.

Alongside the album announcement, GRAND MAGUS have released a video for the first single from Sunraven, the mighty opening track 'Skybound', one of the most anthemic songs the band has ever written.

JB (vocals & guitar) commented:
"'Skybound' is obviously a song about death and going to Valhalla. That’s where Beowulf ended up in the end because after he defeated Grendel and Grendel’s mother, he was king for 50 years! Then his lands were plagued by a dragon, and by this time Beowulf is fucking ancient, but he’s still mean as a snake. He goes against the dragon and he manages to kill the dragon, but he’s mortally wounded in the process. He’s sky-bound, you know? These are all my own ideas about this. I used the myth as a starting point for my own ideas and imagination."

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM SUNRAVEN:
https://grandmagus.bfan.link/sunraven.ema

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE 'SKYBOUND': 
https://grandmagus.bfan.link/skybound.ema

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'SKYBOUND' BELOW :

Sunraven is available in the following formats:

Jewelcase CD

Gatefold LP (Solid Gold)
Gatefold LP (Orange & Yellow Sunburst)

Digital Album

ABOUT GRAND MAGUS

Not every band can be 100 percent authentic and true. Not every band has the necessary cojones to summon the spirit of heavy metal. But GRAND MAGUS are not every band. A trio of windswept warriors, driven by a belief in the power of this ageless music that so many of us consider a real-world lifeline, they return in 2024 with glad tidings of heroism and valor.
 
Over the course of 25 years, the Swedish trio have established themselves as stoic standard bearers for heavy metal in its purest, most triumphant form. From their early years as honorary combatants in the doom scene, GRAND MAGUS have grown in confidence and stature with every passing year. Initially signed to legendary UK imprint Rise Above Records, they released acclaimed albums like 2003’s Monument and 2005’s fiery breakthrough opus Wolf’s Return and garnered effusive plaudits for live shows that always resounded with the thump of metal’s beating heart.
 
Later signed to first Roadrunner and then Nuclear Blast Records, GRAND MAGUS have marched on through the decades with their now trademark sign a continual benchmark for red-blooded heaviness. Bulging with fresh anthems, albums like Triumph & Power (2014) and Sword Songs(2016) took the band to new heights, as their status as a thunderous, rabble-rousing live band continued to grow. In 2019, the ninth studio album Wolf God put the seal on a second decade of active service, and GRAND MAGUS set off on tour as 2020 dawned; only to be confronted with a worldwide Covid shutdown that might have even spelled the end for Stockholm’s finest.

When work finally began on the tenth GRAND MAGUS album, JB made tentative steps towards something bigger and better than past achievements. With a final deadline waiting at the end of 2023, he began to piece together some ideas in January, slowly forming the backbone of what would become the new GRAND MAGUS album, Sunraven. After reconvening with bassist Fox and drummer Ludwig Witt in Halmstad, Sweden, the new songs swiftly came to life.

Not just the tenth GRAND MAGUS full-length, but their first bona fide concept album, Sunravenis a full-bore return to the heavy metal might of Wolf God and Sword Songs, but with an underlying story that adds greater depth to the Swedes’ earthy bombast. Made manifest via a gritty but grandiose production courtesy of the band and co-producer Staffan Karlsson, Sunravenwas inspired by the revered Old English epic poem of Beowulf. In true heavy metal style, these nine new songs dive deep into heroic fantasy, but with the same real-world resonances that are scorched into the genre’s calloused skin.

Photo by Johan Baath

Koe Wetzel Drops "Hatchet" Video as '9 Lives' Earns Critical Acclaim

“There’s an undeniable thrill that comes along with Wetzel’s music… Wetzel has never been shy about his sins, and on 9 Lives he leans even harder into his misdeeds.”
– Rolling Stone
 
“nods to R&B and ’70s soft rock amid the echoes of Waylon Jennings and Puddle of Mudd”
–Los Angeles Times
 
“unvarnished and unfiltered — sonically and lyrically”
– Billboard
 
“A Rising Music Powerhouse”
–  Forbes
 
“He’s outlaw country in his music and in life”
– GRAMMY.com
 
“Koe Wetzel is charging at pop stardom like an outside linebacker preparing to sack a quarterback from his blind side.”
– Tennessean
 
“Koe’s voice, which is objectively phenomenal, while at times raspy and dark in its timbre, always possesses that quintessential twang and clarity that defines country music.”
– Fort Worth Magazine
 
“This is a sea change for Koe… not only sonically but also a more personal look at who Koe is.”
– Today’s Country with Kelleigh Bannen 
 
“While 9 Lives is ultimately a contradiction of an album – equal parts outrageous and subdued, proud yet self-deprecating, volatile and still virtuous – it's a welcome one.”
– Holler

With fans having already pushed new album 9 Lives to the upper echelons of Apple Music’s album charts during the preorder window, Koe Wetzel’s new Columbia Records project arrived Friday, July 19 with a vengeance. With singles “Sweet Dreams” and “High Road” (with Jessie Murph) debuting at No. 47 and No. 29 respectively on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart, Wetzel’s latest offering is connecting with his devout following. 
 
“I’ve never been afraid to say what’s on my mind or get too personal… I kind of do it because I know people out there are going through the same stuff or have gone through the same stuff, and they might not know how to cope with it,” Wetzel shared with “Today’s Country” host Kelleigh Bannen. “I just wanted to be honest with people and just give them the truth. I think that’s why people have related with us and our music so much… It’s kind of like my therapy pretty much; sometimes it’s hard for me to say things so I just take it out through the music.”
 
Critical acclaim has followed as well, with the album produced predominantly by Gabe Simon (Noah Kahan’s Stick Season) alongside a string of trusted collaborators like Josh Serrato, Amy Allen, Carrie K and Sam Harris (X Ambassadors) earning praise and recognition from Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Billboard, Forbes, GRAMMY.com and more:

Wetzel continues building on the album’s momentum with the release of an official music video for album standout “Hatchet.” Filmed at his lake home in East Texas, which he described in the July/August print issue of American Songwriter as his “sanctuary,” the video brings to life Simon and Mick Coogan’s flowing tangle of how hard love is, embodying the duality of Wetzel as a guy who is fully a man’s man, but also has that romantic tenderness that undermines his machismo.
 
“I remember hearing that song and really resonating with the lyrics when I was kind of going through the same thing at the time,” remembers Wetzel of the outside cut. “It’s one of those songs you feel like you could have written yourself and I’m really glad it found a home on this project.”
 
The new music arrives as Wetzel’s substantial catalog continues to resonate, with fan favorite “Good Die Young” off Sellout, his 2020 major label debut, earning RIAA Platinum certification on 9 Lives release day to mark Wetzel’s ninth RIAA-certified hit to date.
 
For more information on all things Koe Wetzel and to purchase tickets to upcoming shows – including a hometown stadium show as he joins Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour in Arlington, Texas tomorrow, July 26 and his headlining Damn Near Normal World Tour kicking off this Saturday, July 27 – visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel.

Photo by John Park / Design by Dalton Latham, Courtesy of Columbia Records

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down: The Texas singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. His 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no- holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” and the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” plus the Gold-certified “Good Die Young” and “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has 2.8 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” In 2023 alone, he sold more than 275,000 tickets, and appeared for a third time on POLLSTAR’s Top Worldwide Tours. Wetzel will play prominent festival sets this summer and open for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour in Texas, while also headlining his own Damn Near Normal World Tour. His new album, 9 Lives (Columbia), is available everywhere now as lead single “High Road” feat. Jessie Murph arrives as his debut Country radio single.

Ocean Grove Share "My Disaster" Video

Recently announcing the launch of their very own label, ODDWORLD Records, as well as signing to SharpTone Records outside of Australia, Oddworld mavericks Ocean Grove return today with another nu metal scorcher via "MY DISASTER."

Following on from the group's earlier 2024 single "FLY AWAY," "MY DISASTER" sways between guttural nu metal bounce and down-tuned melodic melancholia, dovetailing the rollercoaster of the human experience, with the trademark riotous and riveting Ocean Grove charm searing at every sonic twist and turn.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ocean Grove's very own Sam Bassal, "MY DISASTER" is another insatiable nod to the trio's creative roots, while also loading up on energetic heaviness as the group journeys further into their scintillating Oddworld renaissance.

"'MY DISASTER’ doubles down on OG's definitive nu metal sound," shares vocalist Dale Tanner. "With a theme that we're no strangers to, this track delves further into the mental highs, lows, and chaos inherent to the human condition. It hits hard, but with an emotional awareness for our listeners to adopt."

"Visually, it highlights the external and internalised battle between both extremes of the emotional spectrum," Tanner continues. "It also publicly represents the reemergence of the Oddworld collective."

Watch the video below:

An electrifying force in the realms of heavy music, Ocean Grove fuse nu metal, hardcore, and alternative rock into a sound like no other — a sound that is entirely and wholeheartedly Oddworld Music.

Comprising an eclectic trio of misfits — the aforementioned vocalist Tanner, bassist/vocalist Twiggy Hunter, and drummer/producer Sam Bassal — Ocean Grove have evolved into a global force to be reckoned with, with their unique talents and a shared passion for inventive thinking turning heads and pushing against uninspired standards and musical norms.

From their 2017 debut album The Rhapsody Tapes, which debuted at #5 on the ARIA Charts, through to their sophomore 2020 release Flip Phone Fantasy and 2022's Up In The Air Forever, both also landing in the ARIA Charts top 10, Ocean Grove have cultivated resounding acclaim for their groundbreaking craftsmanship and fearless experimentation, as well as their unwavering connection to their legion of fans.

Brandishing influences that span Korn, N.E.R.D., and Faith No More, Ocean Grove have never been ones afraid to think outside the box, with their unforgettable creations finding them in hot demand with tours alongside Limp Bizkit, August Burns Red, Crossfaith, and Don Broco, and appearances at the likes of Download Festival Australia, Good Things Festival, and UNIFY Gathering.

A multifaceted light at the forefront of the alternative music scene, Ocean Grove are currently on the road supporting Polaris on a massive regional Australian tour, performing in Hobart tonight before closing out in Forth, Geelong and Frankston this weekend. Ocean Grove will also appear alongside The Amity Affliction, Bliss N Eso, Golden Features, Peking Duk and many more this October as part of Big Pineapple Festival in Woombye, Queensland.

MY DISASTER — OUT NOW

Defiled Reveal Raw Truth on New Single

The samurai of death metal are touring Japan this fall behind their upcoming eighth album Horror Beyond Horror

"For fans of the classic era of death metal" - Blabbermouth
"Nobody sounds like these guys; they make art out of riffs, snares and death" - New Noise

"The one-two punch of tight musicianship and an inclination to pummel into submission without the need for flashy antics makes for a dazzling experience" - Ghost Cult

"Straight to the point and relentless" - Distorted Sound

"Encapsulates both the oldschool familiarity and the modern aesthetics of death metal" - Metal Trenches

Though they've more than earned their distinguished title as the samurai of death metal, Defiled have never had the patience to suffer any fools. For the past 30 years, Yusuke Sumita and his lethal band of warriors have been on a war path, leaving nothing but inevitable ruin in their grimy wake. They've conquered crowds from across their native Tokyo all the way to Milwaukee Metal Festival while touring with their fellow legends in Mayhem, Incantation, Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse.

Now, just two years removed from reaching the highest level of straight-forward, bone-crushing death metal, Defiled have topped themselves once again on their upcoming eighth album. Horror Beyond Horror is the kind of good ol' fashioned ass-kicking that only a true master can deliver. It slices and dices from all directions, but their new single cuts straight to the bloody truth.

Watch the video for "Smoke and Mirrors" below:

Horror Beyond Horror comes out September 20 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Stream

https://orcd.co/defiledhorrorbeyondhorror

Ever since they clawed out of Tokyo's underground back in 1992, Defiled have carved out a reputation as one of the world's finest practitioners of relentlessly raw death metal. "Those who prefer the schools of olde should be right at home", Lambgoat wrote in praise of their last barbaric offering.

But Horror Beyond Horror proves that Defiled can still inflict maximum punishment in ways that are strangely satisfying. Like a poisonous dart, the band come come shooting out of the shadows on "Smoke and Mirrors". Blast beats pummel at unforeseen angles, only to shift around every corner into a dizzying flurry of drum fills.  

"Smoke and Mirrors" will toy with even the most decorated of battle vests, but Defiled know when it's time to vanquish foes with a brutal finishing move. "Every lie has been revealed", fearless frontman Shinichiro Hamada shouts, taking aim at perpetual frauds and tyrannical technocrats. Upon getting the signal from Hamada's screaming whammy bar, the band charge straight into the pit of battle with a grisly, grease-slicked groove that will snap plenty of necks on their upcoming Japanese tour.       

"We are very excited to kick off our tour in support of our new album in our home country", says guitarist Yusuke Sumita. "If you're in the area, be sure to join us. See you on the road".

The video for "Smoke and Mirrors" was filmed at Katakai Pier in Kujukuri, Chiba, Japan in May 2024. It was directed and edited by Seaside 99 Works. Special thanks to Kujukuri Gyogyou Kumiai.

In customary fashion, this fall, Defiled are welcoming Horror Beyond Horror with a tour of Japan.

Don't miss the chance to watch these legends shred through "Smoke and Mirrors", "To See Beyond the Wall" and other nasty rippers off their new album for the very first time.

Line-up
Shinichiro Hamada - Vocals, Guitar
Yusuke Sumita - Guitar
Takachika Nakajima - Bass
Keisuke Hamada - Drums

Recording Studio
Studio Zot, Tokyo, Japan

Production Credits
Sound Engineers - Shinichiro Hamada & Keisuke Hamada
Produced by Yusuke Sumita
Mixed & Mastered by Kenji Kikuchi at Studio Nest, Chiba, Japan

Biography
Defiled, with edits by Sébastien Gamez

Cover Art
Wes Benscoter

Photographer
Shigenori Ishikawa

Booking Contact:
Yusuke Sumita - info@defiled.info

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

Available formats
Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Colored (Crystal Clear & Transparent Green)

Follow Defiled
Website : http://www.defiled.info/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/defiled
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/defiledjapan
Bandcamp : https://defiledjapan.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/defiled
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@defiled
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KDc0SB4ero6zAgrafjVrt
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/defiled/72867298
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B001GJ407S/defiled

CLASSIC ROCKERS THE SWEET RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE/VIDEO, "LITTLE MIRACLE"

One of the most instantly recognizable – and successful – rock bands of the '70s was The Sweet, who scored a string of hit albums and singles due to their highly melodic and anthemic sound and glam look. And now, the group is proud to announce the July 25th release of their new hot single/video “Little Miracle” on Dark Star Records, via Sony/Orchard. 
 
This pop rock funky love song is another example of The Sweet’s departure from the norm. Model Dominique Mercedes makes her stunning debut appearance in the video, and her innocent yet enticing beauty captures the essence of true love. Singer Patrick Alan Stone along with his band mates deliver the goods, with a catchy tune that has the legs to go all the way.

The video can be viewed below.

The Sweet's classic '70s line-up was comprised of Brian Connolly – lead and backing vocals, Steve Priest – bass, backing and lead vocals, Mick Tucker – drums, backing and occasional lead vocals, and Andy Scott – guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals.
 
After the passing of Connelly (in 1997) and Tucker (in 2002), Priest wanted Sweet to carry on and for its line up to possess the talent, feel and high energy that The Sweet had in its glory days. Priest’s new line-up was an instant smash success, playing hundreds of concerts across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and many other countries around the world – for well over a decade, until Priest’s passing in 2020. 
 
Shortly after, it was decided that The Sweet should continue onward, as Stevie and Richie were part of that line up and were asked to carry on by Steve. Sweet 2024 is comprised of frontman Patrick Alan Stone, guitarist Jimmy Burkard, keyboardist Dave Schulz, bassist Stevie Stewart, and drummer Richie Onori.
 
The band achieved massive commercial success around the globe in the '70s, including such hits as “Ballroom Blitz,” “Fox On the Run,”  “Love Is Like Oxygen,” “Little Willy,” “Blockbuster,” “Action,” “Teenage Rampage,” and “AC/DC,” among many others. 
 
“Little Miracle” is just the beginning of the groups ascension into a whole new demographic listening audience, with many new songs yet to come. 
 
This new release with the aforementioned lineup demonstrates the same driving force and unpredictable musical quality that has always been the hallmark and essence of The Sweet’s iconic sound.

Confirmed Engagements:
 
July 25 Hollywood CA - The Bourbon Room
August 23 Regina SK - Shake the Lake 
August 24 Toronto ON - Sobey’s Stadium
September 6   St. Charles IL - Arcade Theater
September 7   Wisconsin Dells WI - Crystal Grand Music Theatre
September 8   Nashville IN - Brown County Music Center
November 8    Warren MI - Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
 
Band line-up:
 
Vocals: Patrick Alan Stone
Guitar: Jimmy Burkard
Bass and backing vocals: Stevie Stewart
Keys and backing vocals: Dave Schulz
Drums: Richie Onori

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
thesweetband.com

OCEANS - Announce New Album 'Happy'

Exciting news from German nu-death band OCEANS!
After the band's triptych of EPs in 2022, which later formed the album Hell Is Where The Heart Is,  the band now announces their third official studio album. HAPPY, which will be released on September 27th, sees the band delving into the all too familiar topic of mental health struggles as they explore the lows of human existence, with the album's title serving as the desired state of mind.

OCEANS have also delivered a brand new single called 'Parasite', which comes with an accompanying music video that you can witness below:
 

Timo Rotten comments: 

"Music has always been our way of confronting our darkest emotions and finding a sense of release. I hope that this song resonates with those who have faced anxiety and depression and reminds them that they are not alone. Your fear might hold you hostage. But you can also choose to fight back!”


Stream the new single here: https://oceans.bfan.link/parasite
Pre-order/pre-save the new album HAPPY here: https://oceans.bfan.link/happy

Watch the previously released music video for 'Slaves To The Feed' here: 
https://youtu.be/7Bbd0ECvG0E

Watch the previously released music video for 'Breed Consume Die' here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF9H7aIw9uI&feature=youtu.be

Get your copy of  OCEANS' last album Hell Is Where The Heart Is here:
https://oceans.bfan.link/hell-is-where-the-heart-is

TOUR DATES

Just in time for their upcoming album release, OCEANS are going on tour. As support for labelmates SEPTICFLESH, the nu-metallers will be playing several shows all through Europe. From October 3rd to November 2nd, catch OCEANS along with SEPTICFLESH, EQUILIBRIUM, and SCAR OF THE SUN as they blaze through 28 electrifying concerts across 13 countries.
Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and prepare to experience the 
MODERN PRIMITIVE TOUR 2024 like never before!

Make sure to grab your tickets now: https://bnds.us/0ibwu7

About:

Germany’s Nu Death powerhouse OCEANS are back with unprecedented ferocity since their debut EP in 2018. Brace yourself for their third album HAPPY, a colossal juggernaut that once again showcases the band's ability to seamlessly fuse nu-metal, death metal, and post-rock into their own signature sound. The days of subtle introversion seem to be over. As the world faces one crisis after another, OCEANS are channeling their frustration at the state of the world into a bold statement against the influence of social media on society, while staying true to their mission of promoting mental health awareness. This band has never sounded as angry as they do now, and these 11 songs are impressive proof of how well that emotion suits them. Surely this is also what convinced Australia's finest, keyboardist MISSTIQ and Josh Collard from EARTH CALLER, to take part as feature artists on two tracks. OCEANS ’previous album Hell Is Where The Heart Is put the band on the road with international acts like BLIND CHANNEL in 2022, as well as supporting ANNISOKAY in 2024. It’s safe to say that HAPPY will ignite massive mosh pits on their upcoming extensive European tour with SEPTICFLESH in October 2024.

OCEANS is:
Timo Rotten | vocals, guitar
Patrick Zarske | guitar
Thomas Winkelmann | bass
J.F. Grill | drums

More info:
www.oceansofficial.com
www.facebook.com/oceansofficialde
www.twitter.com/ocnsofficial
www.youtube.com/oceansofficial
www.nuclearblast.de/oceans

“The Art of Music: Sheryl Crow with Jason Isbell” Debuts on Public Television

Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow is the first artist featured in the new Public Television series The Art of Music premiering this month. Presented by United MileagePlus® Cards from Chase and filmed in front of a live audience earlier this year at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Crow is interviewed by her friend and fellow GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jason Isbell.
 
As part of this unique series, Isbell led a conversation with Crow about her musical journey, sharing insights into their creative processes. The discussion intertwined some of Crow’s iconic songs which the duo performed together, delivering a singular musical experience.
 
The Art of Music was created to give viewers a rare look inside the artists’ lives and their creative practice. In this debut episode, Crow shares stories about her songs and significant moments in her career. Fans will also see performances of fan favorite tracks accompanied by Isbell including “Everyday Is A Winding Road,” “Redemption Day,” “My Favorite Mistake,” “Strong Enough” and “If It Makes You Happy” as well as “Evolution” the title track of her recent 11th studio album, Evolution.
 
“Art is what sustains us through all of our history. It is what documents who we are at any given moment,” shares Crow. “For me, art is the great hope.” 
 
“The Met’s musical instrument collection celebrates music from across time and across culture, and we like to think of instruments as art used to create art,” said Jayson Dobney, the Frederick P. Rose Curator in Charge of the Department of Musical Instruments at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Among its treasures is the world's oldest piano from Florence, crafted in 1720, alongside exquisite violins by Antonio Stradivari and the Amati family. We also house magnificent drums from Africa and ancient Chinese instruments, as well as a significant collection of iconic American guitars. It was a thrill to welcome Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell, both extraordinary musicians, to view the collection before the performance.” 

The debut episode of The Art of Music will air on public television stations nationwide beginning this month on stations representing close to 90% USTVHH, with airdates through the fall (check local listings). Fans may also watch on The Art of Music website or stream on the PBS app. Additional summer broadcasts include airings in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, August 2 at 10 pm local time. The national public television World Channel will air the episode on Saturday, August 17 at 7pm ET; Monday, August 19 at 4am ET; and Wednesday, August 21 at 5am ET and 11am ET (adjust according to local time zone). 
 
Visit worldchannel.org/schedule/ to find your local World Channel station. The program will air in the fall on the All Arts Channel in the New York metro area and on the All Arts app.

This collaboration between Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell presented by United MileagePlus® Cards from Chase was an unforgettable occasion for Chase United Cardmembers who were invited to attend the intimate live taping. The United Family of Cards from Chase provide Cardmembers with access to exclusive events and experiences in addition to many reward and travel benefits with United Airlines. Underwriters for The Art of Music are The Mark Hotel and Kistler Vineyards. 
 
Additional artists to be announced for the series soon. For more information, visit www.aomtheshow.com. 
 
WATCH: The Art of Music below

About Sheryl Crow
Songwriter. Activist. Rock star. Woman. Champion. Mother. Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow is many things, but at the core, she remains a creative spirit channeling her talents into music that lifts people up, brings them together, and speaks to the truths on the horizon. Crow’s is a career beyond dreams, with songs that defined the third wave of feminism, a rockist’s ability to sweep the pop charts without losing any edge and enough wide-open Midwestern joy to captivate the world. Her first nine studio albums have sold 35 million copies worldwide; seven charted in the Top 10, and five were certified for multi-platinum sales. 2023 saw another milestone accolade for Crow, as she has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sheryl Crow's 11th studio album Evolution is available now.

About The Art of Music
The Art of Music invites audiences inside some of the most prestigious museums and cultural institutions in the world for intimate conversations and performances by today’s most iconic storytellers, taped and aired for public television.
 
The series is created and executive produced by iMaggination’s Don Maggi. 
 
About LCM247 
LCM247 is an award-winning television and film production company founded by Patrick Heaphy. LCM247 develops and produces documentaries with a specialization in multi camera concert productions with full multi track record, mix and delivery of programs to broadcast, streaming and theatrical. For more information visit lcm247.com.
 
About The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.
 
The Met’s collection of Musical Instruments—which demonstrates the technical and social importance of instruments as well as presents their visual and tonal beauty as art objects themselves—includes approximately 5,000 examples from 300 B.C. to the present, representing six continents and the Pacific Islands. The Department of Musical Instruments currently has an outstanding collection of European guitars from the 17th-19th centuries and includes a famed collection of American guitars.

About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States with assets of $4.1 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves more than 82 million consumers and 6.4 million small businesses, with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: More than 4,800 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, more than 15,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to chase.com.

The Oklahoma Kid Announce "Featherminded" EP + Share "Masquerade" Visualizer

THE OKLAHOMA KID continue to captivate their audience with the release of their newest single, "Masquerade," from the upcoming EP, Featherminded, out on August 22 via Arising Empire.

This latest offering showcases the band's ability to blend intricate guitar work with soaring melodies and compelling lyrical narratives.

The track combines aggressive instrumentation with melodic hooks, creating a dynamic tension that reflects the song's thematic depth. This single further establishes The Oklahoma Kid's penchant for pushing musical and thematic boundaries, solidifying their reputation as innovators in the genre.

To celebrate the release of Featherminded, The Oklahoma Kid is set to host a major release show on August 31. This event promises to be a high-energy showcase of the new material, providing fans with an immersive live experience.

Watch "Masquerade" visualizer below.

The song is out worldwide on DSPs at midnight.

Pre-save Featherminded here.

THE OKLAHOMA KID stand for breathtaking modern metal that bridges the gap between technical intricacy and energizing rhythms. Since their formation in 2012 the band has consistently pushed the envelope and have established their foundation in the German metal scene.

After their successful debut album Solarray (2019) and struck by the global pandemic, THE OKLAHOMA KID set their focus on writing new music, with one simple goal in mind, to best themselves and give every fan something to crave for — Tangerine Tragic.

Tangerine Tragic is built on the strengths of their debut Solarray. It plays with new ideas and concepts, comes gentle as a breeze and strikes hard as a wreckingball. The album was recorded and produced by Jan Kerscher (Ghost City Recordings) - mixed and mastered by Lance Prenc (Alpha Wolf, Polaris, Dealer) that gives this production its full blown punch.

They toured the country with renowned acts such as Stick To Your Guns, Carnifex, Evergreen Terrace and Hatebreed and electrified crowds with their passionate, relentless performance.
  
THE OKLAHOMA KID ARE:
Tomm Brümmer | Vocals
Fred Stölzel | Guitar
Andreas Reinhard | Guitar
Robert Elfenbein | Bass
David J. Burtscher | Drums

WORMWITCH Streams New Self-Titled Full-Length in Full Ahead of Tomorrow's Release

Blackened speed metal entity WORMWITCH will unleash their eponymous fourth studio albumtomorrow, July 26, 2024 via Profound Lore Records! The Canadian necromancers are now streaming the upcoming offering in its entirety! The record can be heard below.

WORMWITCH sets out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

The album can be pre-ordered in various formats HERE.

The cover artwork for Wormwitch's eponymous record was created by Abomination Hammer

Like black wings from an obsidian sky, WORMWITCH descended from the darkness in 2015, somewhere upon the rain-soaked woodlands of coastal British Columbia. Animated from the bones of several local punk and metal bands, the new entity set out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

WORMWITCH released their first demo, 'The Long Defeat' in 2015, and shortly after signed to Prosthetic Records, under whom they released 'Strike Mortal Soil' (2017), 'Heaven that Dwells Within' (2019), and 'Wolf Hex' (2021). During that time the band toured with the likes of The Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Midnight, Necrot, Uada, Bewitcher, and many others, earning themselves a dedicated cult following and international critical praise. In 2022, WORMWITCH struck out to independently release a string of singles and embark upon several tours of North America. After a busy festival season, 2024 saw the release of a six-song split with Atlanta black-thrashers Sadistic Ritual.

Now, with blades meticulously honed and tempered under the light of a feral Canadian moon, WORMWITCH emerges once more to offer their fourth full length record. Simply self-titled, “Wormwitch” is a statement of a band coming into it’s own - a revelrous celebration of devilish speed, searing melody and diabolical intensity.

Wormwitch Lineup:

Robin Harris: Bass, Vocals

Colby Hink: Guitars

Israel Langlais: Drums

Recording & Mixing: Michael Kraushaar at Little Red Sounds at New Westminster, BC

Mastering: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege

Guest vocals: Erlend Hjelvik (HJELVIK) on "The Helm And The Bow"

Cover Artwork: Abomination Hammer

Photos: Lucien Cyr

Links:

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Official Website

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BEAUTY IN CHAOS releases fourth album 'Dancing With Angels' - Watch the video for 'Holy Ground' feat. Patrik Mata (Kommunity FK)

"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

"A dream team of musicians, taking us on a sonic journey that blends haunting melodies with crushing riffs. Catchy hooks, superb melodicism" ~ The Spill Magazine

LA-based collective Beauty In Chaos has released their fourth album 'Dancing With Angels' via 33.3 Music Collective, cementing their legacy for crafting captivating and imagination-stirring music with eight diverse, riveting tracks on offer. BIC has also just unveiled the video for 'Holy Ground', a lush offering, featuring Patrik Mata of seminal darkwave band Kommunity FK, that marks a thrilling departure from BIC's signature goth rock / postpunk sound.

Beauty In Chaos was 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) as 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.

"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," says Michael Ciravolo.

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!”  

For its CD format, Ciravolo did something he has long wanted to do... joining songs together with musical interludes, which he's dubbed ‘Halos’. He 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. The ‘single version’ was mixed by legendary producer Tim Palmer (The Cure, U2, David Bowie, Robert Plant, HIM, The Mission) with a fab video created by Vicente Cordero / Industrialism Films. About Hussey's fourth collaboration with Beauty In Chaos, Ciravolo says this “may just be the best we’ve written together”.

As of July 24, 'Dancing With Angels' is available on limited edition multi-color vinyl and CD from the Beauty In Chaos store, where the ‘Diving For Pearls' limited edition CD single is also available. Digitally, the album can be found on Bandcamp, Apple Musicand Spotify. 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).

ALBUM CREDITS
Beauty In Chaos is curated by Michael Ciravolo
Produced by Michael Rozon
Executive Producer – Tim Perry (33.3 Music Collective)
Recorded and Mixed at SAINTinLA Studio
Mastered by Dale Becker (Becker Mastering)
"Dancing With Angels" cover painting by Maren Platzhoff
Videos filmed & directed by Vicente Cordero / Industrialism Films. Edited by Ryan Conlon
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 
Artist photos by Kevin Estrada


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Dying Wish Announce October 2024 Co-Headline Tour With Pain of Truth

NEW ALBUM SYMPTOMS OF SURVIVAL OUT NOW

Portland' DYING WISH will hit the road this October on a co-headline run with Pain of Truth.

Outta Pocket and Balmora will serve as support. The tour kicks off on October 7 in Houston and runs through October 31 in Brooklyn. All dates are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 26 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

"North America, we're so excited to hit the road this October co-headlining in a city near you with one of our favorite bands Pain of Truth," the band shares. "These shows are going to be mayhem so don't miss out."

Dying Wish released their latest crusher Symptoms of Survival last year via SharpTone Records. Get the album, produced by Randy LeBoeuf, here. 

DYING WISH ON TOUR:
WITH PAIN OF TRUTH, OUTTA POCKET, + BALMORA:
10/7 — Houston, TX — The Secret Group
10/8 — Austin, TX — Mohawk
10/9 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory
10/11 — Phoenix, AZ — The Nile
10/12 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
10/13 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory OC
10/14 — Santa Cruz, CA — The Vets Hall
10/15 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
10/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
10/18 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep
10/19 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall
10/20 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
10/21 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
10/22 — Detroit, MI — Tangent Gallery
10/23 — Columbus, OH — Skully's
10/25 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
10/26 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
10/27 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
10/28 — Philadelphia, PA — First Unitarian Church
10/29 — Lake Como, NJ — Salty's
10/30 — Syracuse, NY — The Song & Dance
10/31 — Brooklyn, NY — The Brooklyn Monarch

CABAL - RELEASE MAGNO INTERITUS REWORKS EP

Today Deathcore heavyweights CABAL conclude their rework collaborations EP. Teaming up with rising Melbourne based producer and content creator Misstiq and delivering a crushing techno revamp of their fan favourite number 'Magno Interitus'. CABAL are set to dominate the scene for years to come, regularly pinned by media as one of the most promising and exciting acts in metal. 
 

Singer Andreas Bjulver comments: “CABAL have always found inspiration in other genres besides metal, and especially dark electronic and industrial techno have been a source of inspiration behind the soundscape of our latest album Magno Interitus. With the Magno Interitus Rework EP we wanted to further explore the electronic sound and see how the songs would turn out when reworked by talented electronic artist, INHUMAN, John Cxnnor, Misstiq and our bass player, JOHU. We are very pleased with the end result and can’t wait to bring you all along on this dark electronic journey that is the Magno Interitus Rework EP.” 

Stream 'MAGNO INTERITUS REWORKS' here: https://cabal.bfan.link/reworks
Watch the visualizer of 'Magno Interitus (Misstiq Rework)' below.

CABAL is one of the most brutal and promising heavy acts hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark. The band aims to create a visceral and doom-laden atmosphere throughout both their music and visual expression. The production is crystal clear, whilst the songwriting draws inspiration from everything from black and death metal to djent and hardcore.

Since the release of their debut album "Mark of Rot" in 2018, the young band has managed to make a name for themselves in both Denmark and the rest of the world by playing renowned festivals like Copenhell, Roskilde Festival, Euroblast Festival and Complexity Fest as well as touring in Europe, Japan and North America.
CABALreleased the sophomore album"Drag Me Down" in April 2020 - a dark descent into a personal hell brought to life by crushing instrumentals, an oppressive atmosphere and dark personal lyrics delivered with relentless intensity, while still leaving room for experimentation and expansion ofCABAL’s signature sound. Add to this guest appearances from metal titansTRIVIUM's Matt Heafy, rising metalcore starsPOLARIS’ Jamie Hails and Denmark’s Blackgaze darlingsMØL’s Kim Song Sternkopf and there is no doubt thatCABALis a band with friends in every corner of the metal scene.

CABAL is:
Andreas Bjulver Paarup – Vocals
Christian Hammer Mattesen - Guitars
Chris Kreutzfeldt - Guitars
Lui Broch Larsen - Guitars
Dennis Hursid - Bass
Nikolaj Kaae Kirk - Drums

CABAL online
https://www.instagram.com/cabalcph/
www.facebook.com/cabalcph
www.cabalcult.com
www.patreon.com/cabalcult
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWujbw3iYHcXq9ExfRiA4Q
https://www.tiktok.com/@cblde4th

CARPENTER BRUT feat. Krystoffer Rygg Drop Cover of Billy Idol's "Eyes Without A Face"

French synthwave artist, Carpenter Brut is the latest artist to add his take on a classic track for the official sountrack to Sumerian Comics' 'American Psycho' comic book series. Enlisting the vocal talents of Ulver's Krystoffer Rygg, Carpenter Brut presents his cover of the Billy Idol classic, "Eyes Without A Face". The track is available to stream on your platform of choice now. Listen to the song HERE and watch the accompanying visualizer below.

Speaking on his fresh take on this 80s classic, Carpenter Brut shares:

"I wanted to do a cover that was a bit different from the usual, slower than what I'm used to, and "Eyes without a face" was an obvious choice for me. I thought Kris from Ulver would be the perfect match for the vocals. It turned out to be one of his favorite songs. So it was a sign to do this cover. We're very proud of the result."

Nathan Yocum, President of Sumerian Comics, adds:

“Carpenter Brut and Krystoffer Rygg from Ulver bring a dark, electrifying twist to Billy Idol's classic 'Eyes Without a Face,' perfectly complementing the haunting themes of our 'American Psycho' comic book series. From one musician that’s the pinnacle of Darksynth collaborating with a legendary Norwegian vocalist, this track has it all!”

The 'American Psycho' comic book series by Sumerian Comics is a bold reimagining of Patrick Bateman’s notorious saga. The five-issue series delves into a dual storyline format; one tracing the chilling exploits of Bateman, and the other introducing a contemporary narrative featuring Charlene Carruthers—a social media-savvy millennial whose descent into violence mirrors the chilling escalation of her predecessor. This innovative take reinterprets the iconic tale with a story written by Michael Calero (Quested), vivid artwork by Piotr Kowalski (The Witcher, Bloodborne, Sex) and striking colors by Brad Simpson (Kong of Skull Island, Stray Dogs, Blade Runner Origins).

Today's release joins previously released tracks from the likes of Ice Nine Kills feat. Reel Big Fish, who tackled the Katrina and The Waves smash hit, "Walking On Sunshine", Puscifer, who recorded a brand new, original single, "The Algorithm" for the comic book series, Unlike Pluto who covered Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams", Perturbator, who covered "Dangerous" by Depeche Mode and Ramsey, who covered Leadbelly's "Where Did You Sleep Last Night". Between them, the previously released tracks have racked up over 677,000 streams with current sales for the comic book series topping 80,000 units.

Fans of the 'American Psycho' franchise can look forward to more from the accompanying soundtrack for the comic book series that perfectly complements the visual frenzy and deepens the narrative's impact, making each issue a multifaceted experience of sight and sound. Head to the Sumerian Comics website for more information and to order your copies of 'American Psycho'.

About Sumerian Comics

Sumerian is an American comic book and graphic novel publisher headed up by Behemoth Comics co-founders Nathan Yocum and Ryan Swanson, alongside Sumerian Records founder and film director Ash Avildsen. Sumerian’s titles are distributed worldwide by Diamond Comic Distributors to the comic market and Simon & Schuster to the book market. Sumerian averages over half a million physical comic books sold yearly.

About Carpenter Brut

Carpenter Brut draws its influences from 80s TV shows and B-movies loaded with synthesizers. The mysterious and discreet man behind the pentagon – or the Brutagram as his fans would call it – evokes an encounter between Justice beats and the universe of John Carpenter. Listening to his home-made EPs, however, one would rather bet on a metalhead background, a crush for Dario Argento and a force-fed religious education. This would explain his penchant for the occult, his passion for kitsch sounds and his adoration for all kinds of enjoyment. Carpenter Brut pays tribute to the post-hippie/pre-AIDS culture that then set the basis of electro and metal to give us a unique, violent and crazy 80s revival sound.

ANCIIENTS Deliver Timeless Wisdom on New Single

JUNO Award winners hosting Bandcamp Listening Party for highly-anticipated third album Beyond the Reach of the Sun

"Big, melodic and fun" - New Noise
"A blend of soothing acoustic rock melodies and crushing heavy metal" - Guitar World

"It's exciting stuff, really - often complicated without seeming excessive, skillful but soulful, approachable but not pedestrian" - Pitchfork

"Heady stuff...arch-synthesists, cleverly appropriating a number of familiar, inter-related genres to fuse into a seamless ethos" - Metal Injection

"Proggy, sludgy and downright rocking" - Angry Metal Guy

"When the riffs rumble out of the speakers, you're moving" - No Clean Singing

"Combining powerful drumming with Thin Lizzy inspired riffs, while sounding like the musical equivalent of Game of Thrones" - Echoes and Dust      

"Parts progressive finesse, classic rock grandstanding and grass-roots bludgeon" - PopMatters   

Before they saw their new album to the finish line, Anciients had to climb an awfully rocky mountain. It might be hard to believe, but a global pandemic wasn't the only obstacle that stood in the Canadian band's path after winning a JUNO Award. They had to navigate multiple line-up changes, serious health complications and newfound fatherhood. But at last, the heavy, heady and heartfelt Canucks have returned to the summit of progressive metal with Beyond the Reach of the Sun.  

The album's new single is plenty crushing, but "In the Absence of Wisdom" radiates with hard-earned perseverance.

"The hiatus is over" says frontman Kenny Cook. "We're ready to hit it hard". 

Watch the eye-opening visualizer for "In the Absence of Wisdom" below.

Beyond the Reach of the Sun comes out August 30, 2024 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Stream

https://orcd.co/anciientsbeyondthereachofthesun

Can't wait any longer for the return of Anciients? RSVP for their Bandcamp Listening Party and listen to all 10 mind-blowing tracks off their new album before anyone else!  

Bandcamp Listening Party 
Thursday, August 15 @ 7 pm Pacific Time 

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https://anciientriffs.bandcamp.com/merch/beyond-the-reach-of-the-sun-listening-party

By the time we arrive at "In the Absence of Wisdom", the story behind Beyond the Reach of the Sun appears to have already reached its pointed conclusion. The shadowy galactic forces that enslaved society on the album's first two singles have been vanquished. The sun has returned to its vaulted place in the sky. Light and balance have been restored to the universe. All is well. Or so it seems...

"In the Absence of Wisdom" is the closing statement on Beyond the Reach of the Sun, which makes it stand out as an ominous coda. After all, Anciients didn't spend the last eight years soul searching through the Canadian wilderness just so they could wrap up their long-awaited new album with a big kumbaya. A bluesy guitar intro unravels like a cry in the dark before Cook and his new axe man Brock MacInnes (Dead Quiet) are locked back into a classic headbanging riff.  

"We awaken", Cook sings, shrouded in reverb. "No one left to guide us through".   

"In the Absence of Wisdom" does build to a grand finale in due time. But the song revolves around a gloomy conceptual framework. "I was thinking about all the times we as humans have failed to learn from the mistakes of everyone who's come and gone before us", Cook explains. "Making the same decisions over and over again in hopes of finally experiencing a breakthrough just leaves you caught in a viscous cycle".

The pandemic didn't help, but Beyond the Reach of the Sun had already been delayed long before COVID-19 prevented them from performing outside Canada for two-plus years (and counting). Cook's wife nearly passed away from heart complications after giving birth to their first child. "They're happy and healthy now", the grizzled frontman ensures, "but it was a bit of a road".

As if that wasn't enough weight for one metalhead to carry, Anciients were hit with a last-minute hurdle. A month before the band was all set to hunker down at Rain City Recorders, suddenly, they found themselves in search of a new bass player. Fortunately, Justin Hagberg, who plays the soft glowing keyboard on "In the Absence of Wisdom", showed them Bushwhacker's sure-handed bassist Rory O'Brien. 

"We got lucky and Rory saved our asses at the last minute", Cook says. 

The journey wasn't without plenty of pitfalls, but in the end, Beyond the Reach of the Sun is a testament to Anciients' perseverance. "At its core, this album is all about overcoming adversity in order to seek enlightenment", Cook says. "In the Absence of Wisdom" concludes with the fiercest and most fiery of its three guitar solos, the flaming hammer-ons fanned higher and higher by drummer Mike Hannay's thunderous toms.

"We are now the demons", Cook warns, "Following the footsteps / Of the ones we hate". His growl is deadlier than ever, but it's a prophecy from a band that's lived to tell the tale.     

The images in the visualizer for "In the Absence of Wisdom" were created by Martin Stebbing and Alison Lilly. 

Lineup
Kenny Cook (vocals, guitar)
Mike Hannay (drums) 
Brock MacInnes (rhythm guitar)
Rory O'Brien (bass)

Guest musicians
Justin Hagberg plays keyboard on "Forbidden Sanctuary", "Is It Your God", "Melt the Crown", "Candescence", "In the Absence of Wisdom".

Jess Gander plays synths on "Candescence" and "Cloak of the Vast and Black".

Recording studio
Rain City Recorders

Producer / sound engineer
Jesse Gander
Assisted by Szymon Wojciech

Mastering studio and engineer
Stu McKillop @ Rain City Mastering

Mixing studio and engineer
Jesse Gander Rain City Recorders

Cover artwork artist 
Adam Burke @ Nightjar Illustrations

Bio
Kevin Stewart-Panko

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DEKO ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THREE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA RE-ISSUES, ALL ON LIMITED EDITION 180G COLORED VINYL

The Brian Setzer Orchestra (sometimes known by its initials BSO) is a swing and jump blues band formed in 1992 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer. In 1994 they released their debut album which was followed up in 1996 with Guitar Slinger. In 1998, for their breakout album The Dirty Boogie, the group covered Louis Prima's "Jump, Jive an' Wail," which originally appeared on Prima's 1957 album The Wildest!. The BSO's follow up single, appearing on the album Vavoom!, was "Gettin' in the Mood."

Now get Guitar Slinger from the Brian Setzer Orchestra for the first time on vinyl since 1996. Remastered on 180g vinyl in two amazing Limited-Edition Colors. There are only 300 of the Red Multi-Color and 700 of the Silver Melt. Guitar Slinger is the second release from the Brian Setzer Orchestra and where the band really started to come together. As Setzer states, “With this album, it was like now I know the idea works, I know I can front a big band with an electric guitar, so now just let me write songs. I don't have to think about writing swing songs or is this going to work or not, that point was proven. So I just sat down and started writing songs. It took a little turn.”

Listen to “The House Is Rockin”

The album leads off with "The House Is Rockin’” and features the Brian Setzer/Joe Strummer (The Clash) penned tracks “Ghost Radio” and “Sammy Davis City”. There are 12 tracks in all, and it clocks in at just over 43 minutes. This is the first in a series of three reissues coming from Deko Entertainment with The Dirty Boogie scheduled to also hit by the end of 2024, with Vavoom! to follow in early 2025.

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Wounded Touch Release New Single "Submitted For (Dis)Approval" + Announce Upcoming Split EP via Smartpunk Records

Smartpunk Records' metal powerhouses Wounded Touch embrace elements of 2000s metalcore and mathcore in their short but densely-packed, majorly heavy single "Submitted For (Dis)Approval." The band recorded the upcoming split EP Traumatic Entanglement with Matt Marquez from Norma Jean and they share the tracklist with fellow metal band FallFiftyFeet. 

Since their inception, the Michigan outfit has used musical guerilla campaign tactics and a resilient DIY work ethic to make their way onto nationwide festivals and a full UK tour while gaining notoriety from metal's top publications including Metal Hammer and New Noise.

Speaking about the new single, Wounded Touch says, "'Submitted For (Dis)Approval' shifted from an intro riff into a whole song right before we played the Furnace Fest '23 kickoff show while putting new material together for the set. Thematically, it's about the artist's relationship to the audience and being willing to do anything for their applause and approval, including self-harm and death. We just tried to not think too hard and have fun jamming something out after deciding we wanted to have a 'Go!' mosh call in something."

The band announces upcoming split EP with FallFiftyFeet, titled Traumatic Entanglement, via Smartpunk Records on August 23, 2024. Pre-save here.

Artwork: Arif Suhaimi of Wormrot

ABOUT WOUNDED TOUCH
Even since their infancy, the Michigan outfit Wounded Touch have used musical guerilla campaign tactics to make their way onto the likes of The Fest, Furnace Fest '21 and '23 official pre-shows, SXSW, tour the United Kingdom, and sell out the first pressing of their debut LP while fighting for every inch of ground not given. Bringing influence through the scope of the nostalgic 2000s metalcore/mathcore sound, the band aims to always keep their heads down, remain humble, and push forward through any means necessary if it means continuing to be loud, noisy, and frantic on as many stages as possible.

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (Remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they're a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' Mutiny and Gameface's Good, they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds — putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.

"Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake's Anthem, Nominee's Lowlife, RIVALS' Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest.

Miranda Lambert’s ‘Postcards from Texas’ Arrives 9/13; “Alimony” Out Now

Having decamped to Austin’s legendary Arlyn Recording Studios to distill her Lone Star coming of age, triple GRAMMY winner and Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert savored the rhythms, players and variety of styles that populate Postcards from Texas. The 14-track project moves from yearning ballads to discordant rockers, sparkling acoustic songs and steel guitar-soaked laments, showing what makes music from the Lone Star State so tangy and unforgettable.
 
Pre-order for the album arriving Sept. 13 starts now, HERE. To celebrate, there’s only one thing for the winningest woman in ACM history to do: drop more music and kick up some dust on her way to deliver the full picture! With the brooding, woman scorned “Wranglers” and the chiming rejoinder “Dammit Randy” already stoking anticipation, Lambert makes a hard right… to the dance floor.
 
With a descending electric guitar part and some kick drum and hi-hat rim snaps, Lambert devours the hilarious honky tonk of the industrial shuffle “Alimony” to amp up the tone for her first album for Republic Records. A jaunty tumbling swagger that’s long on bar-room piano, the pre-chorus boasts, “I called that lawyer up in Dallas, the one who’s livin’ in that palace / So I know he’s good at winnin’, if you think there’s somethin’ that you’re missin’…”
 
“We were out in my barn; I was showing Shane and Natalie the horses, and I asked if he had any other titles,” Lambert remembers of the day she, Shane McAnally and Natalie Hemby hit a creative streak. “He said he had one, and I was like, ‘What is it? Because your last one was ‘Looking Back on Luckenbach,’ which I didn’t think you could top. He said, ‘Well, ‘If you’re gonna leave me in San Antone, remember the Alamo-neeeee…’’ Natalie and I were like, ‘Alright, Shane! Stop showing off.’
 
“We went back to the house and got the guitars,” Lambert continues, “and I specifically was like, ‘I want a shuffle, man.’ I love to shuffle so much, and this record needed a shuffle! I knew I wanted one in my set, because I haven't done one in a while – and everybody loves a shuffle.”
 
Unrepentantly bouncing, the track is pure beer-joint country. Beyond warning about the consequences of the buckle-polishing that dissolves marriages, “Alimony” draws on Lambert’s childhood. Laughing, she offers, “My parents were private investigators in Dallas, Texas who worked a ton of divorce cases in highfalutin parts of town, so this wasn’t hard to write. I’d heard about it my whole life.
 
“And once we had the line – If you’re gonna leave me in San Antone, remember the alimony – we were off! We used every Texas metaphor we could come up with on purpose; we wanted to take something kind of shitty and put some humor back in it. I mean, the guy gets out pretty easy if all he does is move back in with his mom.”

Working with GRAMMY-winning songwriter/producer Jon Randall, they assembled a musical dream team. Jedd Hughes and Ethan Ballinger’s electric guitars tangled with Texas legend Bukka Allen’s barrelhouse piano, while the rhythm section of Rachel Loy on bass and Conrad Choucroun’s on drums created a banging barn-door rhythm to propel “Alimony” with abandon.
 
Tongue firmly in cheek, the latest track from Postcards from Texas delivers on Lambert’s wink’n’nudge approach to love, life and the pursuit of happiness on one’s own terms. Self-determination is a key piece of being a Texan, as is a sense of humor, and Lambert delivers.

About Miranda Lambert
Acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, her music has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum sales certifications, she’s conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency and blurred genres with Leon Bridges, Enrique Iglesias, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Elle King as well as her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’All Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first woman on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line available at Boot Barn. Driven by her passion for rescue animals, her MuttNation Foundation has raised nearly $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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Photo Credit James Macari; Courtesy of Republic Records

FAST EDDIE CLARKE ANNOUNCES FOUR CD CAREER RETROSPECTIVE AND 320 PAGE BOOK WITH BMG

MAKE MY DAY: THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL STORY OF FAST EDDIE CLARKE

FOUR-CD CAREER RETROSPECTIVE AND 320 PAGE BOOK OF THE ICONIC MOTORHEAD GUITARIST BY KRIS NEEDS TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 6th VIA BMG

PRE-ORDER HERE AND LISTEN TO THE SOLO TRACK ‘OVER AND OUT’

Coming in a robust box, Make My Day: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story Of Fast Eddie Clarke celebrates the late Motorhead-Fastway guitarist with a four-CD career retrospective and 320-page book written by veteran rock journalist Kris Needs with Clarke’s widow Mariko Fujiwara.

The book that named the set, Make My Day: The Rock ‘N’ Roll Story Of Fast Eddie Clarke charts the guitarist’s life and career including his epiphany seeing the Yardbirds at Eel Pie Island, playing with assorted bands, recording two albums with former Jimi Hendrix associate Curtis Knight, riding with Motorhead’s most revered lineup between 1976 and 1982, forming Fastway and releasing two solo albums. Mariko and Eddie’s closest friends provide detailed insights into Eddie’s life, including growing up in Twickenham, topping charts with Motorhead, overcoming personal problems, finding happiness with Mariko and becoming the smitten co-owner of Cookie the Maltese-Shihtzu cross.

As editor of the UK’s first serious music monthly Zigzag and one of Motorhead’s earliest press champions, Kris Needs spent five years close to the band during its most successful period and beyond. To this end, Needs also interviewed close friends, bandmates, associated bands including Girlschool and Saxon plus collaborators from different stages of Eddie’s roller coaster life and career, emerging with a definitive account that ends up a love story.

The CD boxset covers Fast Eddie’s recording career of over 40 years including tracks requested by Mariko, starting with The Early Years, which includes Zeus and his subsequent band Continuous Performance, along with three tracks from the legendary Muggers, who Eddie and Philthy ‘Animal’ Taylor played with in 1978 along with ‘Speedy’ Keen and Heartbreakers bassist Billy Rath.

CD2’s Motorhead highlights Eddie’s most outstanding performances with the ‘classic lineup’ of Lemmy, Philthy ‘Animal’ Taylor, including ‘Ace Of Spades’ and other much-loved rampages, three previously unreleased Bomber album demos and his vocal performances on the Headgirl project with Girlschool and ‘Stone Dead Forever’.

CD3’s Fastway straddles different incarnations of the band Fast Eddie formed with UFO bassist Pete Way after departing from Motorhead in 1982, including demos, remixes and tracks from their eight albums. Along with curios.

CD4, The Solo Years mainly draws from Fast Eddie’s two solo albums, It Ain’t Over ‘Till It’s Over and his final work with underrated peak Make My Day: Back To The Blues, created with Shakatak’s Bill Sharpe.

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Michael Schenker Shares New Single "Rock Bottom" Feat. Kai Hansen

SONG IS TAKEN FROM UPCOMING ALBUM MY YEARS WITH UFO

Following the success of his first single "Mother Mary," featuring Slash and Erik Grönwall, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker is set to release the second single "Rock Bottom" from his new album My Years with UFO.

This epic, 11-minute track once again showcases an incredible lineup featuring Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, Helloween) on vocals; Derek Sherinian on keys; Brian Tichy on drums; and Barry Sparks on bass. The new single paves the way for what promises to be one of the most exciting rock albums of 2024.

Schenker's new album My Years with UFO is a tribute to the golden years that saw British hard rock band UFO rise from an underground phenomenon to rock legends.

Produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, the new album marks the 50th anniversary of Schenker's era with UFO, spanning from 1972 to 1978. The "German Wunderkind" was asked to join UFO at just 17 years old. Touring the globe as a teenager, Schenker became a driving force behind some of UFO's most loved tracks, such as "Doctor Doctor," "Rock Bottom," and "Only You Can Rock Me."

LISTEN TO "ROCK BOTTOM" FEAT. KAI HANSEN

Although Michael Schenker's era with UFO spanned only six years, his influence as a young songwriter and exceptional guitarist had already left a lasting mark on rock. During these meteoric years, the UFO albums Phenomenon, Force It, No Heavy Petting, Lights Out, Obsession, and the seminal live album Strangers in the Night were recorded, each contributing significantly to the genre. Strangers in the Night particularly stands out as one of the most influential live rock albums of all time and is still regarded as a cornerstone in any rock enthusiast's collection.

In this celebratory album, Michael Schenker presents 11 of UFO's greatest hits from this magical era with an impressive lineup of guest stars. Joining Schenker on this journey are Derek Sherinian on keys; Brian Tichy on drums; and Barry Sparks on bass. 

The stellar roster of guest artists includes Axl Rose, Slash, Kai Hansen, Roger Glover, Joey Tempest, Biff Byford, Jeff Scott Soto, John Norum, Dee Snider, Joel Hoekstra, Joe Lynn Turner, Carmine Appice, Adrian Vandenberg, Michael Voss, Stephen Pearcy, and Erik Grönwall.

This album is the introduction to an upcoming trilogy, as Michael Schenker has signed an exclusive three-album deal with earMUSIC, with additional albums to follow in 2025 and 2026.

My Years with UFO will be released worldwide on September 20 via earMUSIC and is available for pre-order here.