Blackened Death Metal Masters THULCANDRA Presents New Video Clip From Very First Live Album 'Live Demise,' Out This Friday On Napalm Records!

Blackened death metal masters THULCANDRA will release their first-ever live album, 'Live Demise,' that celebrates the first chapter and early days of the band!

'Live Demise' was recorded live in 2011 at a hometown show in Munich, Germany, and features true gems that the band hasn't performed in more than a decade, all with the original line-up consisting of Sebastian Ludwig, Tobias Ludwig, Matthias Landes (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid), and Steffen Kummerer (Obscura, Death, Cynic).

Following a video clip for the previously-released live version of "Fallen Angel's Dominion", today, THULCANDRA is premiering "Night Eternal (Live)"!

Band mastermind, Steffen Kummerer, comments:

"With 'Night Eternal' we present you the opening track of our debut album 'Fallen Angel’s Dominion' (2010), taken off our first ever live release 'Live Demise.' Tracked at a hometown show in Munich, Germany a decade ago, we celebrate the early days of the band in a raw and energetic setting, showcasing each member on fire. See you all on our upcoming European run with Sacramentum at a venue near you!"

The video clip for "Night Eternal (Live)" is now streaming HERE

THULCANDRA’s rise to power ignited when the four-piece unleashed their debut album, 'Fallen Angel’s Dominion', upon metaldom in 2010. Followed by their 2011 masterpiece, 'Under a Frozen Sun', 'Live Demise' contains brutal-as-hell classics from both records, like "Black Flags Of Hate", "In Blood And Fire" and "The Spirit Of The Night", aptly capturing the spirit and high-voltage energy of both the crowd and band. Ragers such as "Night Eternal" and "Fallen Angel's Dominion" perfectly showcase the band's raw and intense performances in their early days, and prove how THULCANDRA has quickly stepped up as one of the leading bands of their genre!

Due to the pandemic, which was subsequently followed by their latest studio album 'Hail The Abyss', 'Live Demise' could not be released alongside THULCANDRA's 20th anniversary as originally planned. Now, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity, Dissection) and cover artwork designed by Herbert Lochner, this very special release will become available in only strictly limited editions exclusively via Napalm Records and atTHULCANDRA's upcoming live shows - including their European co-headlining run with legendary Swedish black and death metal band Sacramentum with support from Nephylim. The tour begins January 2025; find all upcoming dates listed below!

Pre-Order 'Live Demise' HERE!

THULCANDRA are:

Steffen Kummerer – Guitars & Vocals

Mariano Delastik – Guitars

Carsten Schorn – Bass

Alessandro Delastik – Drums

BEYOND THE GATES 2025 Unveils Day + Night Shift Lineup

BEYOND THE GATES 2025 FESTIVAL PASSES + TICKETS

Beyond the Gates Festival 2025 is now unveiling the lineups for the day and night shift performances for next year's edition! Absu (featuring Zemila) will be performing a special 30th anniversary set of 1995's seminal album, 'The Sun Of Tiphareth!' In addition, the newly added bands include Darkened Nocturne Slaughtercult, Koldbrann, Furia, Eternal Evil, Askeregn, Morax, and Nihilvm.

The four-day extravaganza will once again take place in Bergen (NO) from July 30 - August 2, across several venues, including USF and the iconic Grieghallen, where many of Norway's seminal black metal artists recorded their legacy records.

The current lineup is now as follows, with more TBA:

Beyond the Gates 2025 Lineup:

King Diamond (First Norwegian show in 19 years!)

Abbath Doom Occulta (Immortal set)

Triptykon (performing Celtic Frost)

I Am Morbid

Destruction ('Infernal Overkil'l 40 years)

Hellbutcher

Hellripper

Dark Sonority

+ more TBA!

Day + Night Shift: Absu (ft. Zemial, 30th anniversary of 'The Sun Of Tiphareth'

Darkened Nocturne Slaughtercult

Koldbrann

Furia

Eternal Evil

Askeregn

Morax

Nihilvm

Tickets are now available HERE.

Deathcore Newcomer STOIC SUFFERING Shares New Single (ft. CHANEY CRABB + DENIS STOFF), Unveils Debut Full-Length Details

Bay Area deathcore newcomer STOIC SUFFERING is announcing that its debut full-length, 'All Tomorrows,' will be released independently across all streaming services on April 4, 2025!

The brainchild of musician John Rivera, STOIC SUFFERING is now revealing the new single, "The Star People," which features ENTHEOS vocalist Chaney Crabb and DRAG ME OUT frontman Denis Stoff. The vicious track can be found along with a music video, which was filmed by J.T. Ibanez and features 3D visuals by Michael Steinheiser, below.

STOIC SUFFERING comments, "We are beyond thrilled to unveil 'The Star People,' the first of many releases from our forthcoming album, 'All Tomorrows.' Join us as we delve into humanity’s violent evolution through war, genetic engineering, and the relentless march toward the infinite unknown."

Stream "The Star People" HERE.

Stoic Suffering is a relentless sonic project merging intricate synths with crushing, progressive rhythms and an unmistakable heaviness that fans call “disgusting in the best way.” Since 2018, Stoic Suffering has drawn visceral reactions, with listeners comparing the music to “the kind Noise Marines in Warhammer 40K kill people with.” With roots in Seattle and now based in the Bay Area, Stoic Suffering’s high-quality audio and visuals have captured attention from icons like Akeem (The Browning) and Fronz (Attila).

Constantly evolving and defying genre expectations, Stoic Suffering blends raw brutality with cinematic layers for a haunting, immersive experience. With each release, the project carves a unique space in heavy music, delivering intensity that’s been described as “music that deconstructs your being.”

Creative Lineup:

John Rivera (co-produced, vocals, instrumentals)

Aaron Chaparian at Iron Audio (co-produced, mixed, mastered)

Michael Steinheiser from Good Hangs (3D visuals, creative

Special Guests:

Chaney Crabb of Entheos + Denis Stoff of Drag Me Out ("The Star People," "Gravital," "Asteromorph")

Dan Crown of Crown Magnetar ("Beware of the Qu")

Links:

INSTAGRAM

YOUTUBE

SPOTIFY

APPLE MUSIC

TIKTOK

FACEBOOK

Dorothy Shares "I Come Alive" Lyric Video — WATCH + LISTEN

The raven-haired rock star from Los Angeles, DOROTHY, continues to satiate her rabid fanbase with new music.

Today, she has shared the new track "I Come Alive." 

Watch the lyric video and listen below.

The song opens with Dorothy's powerhouse vocal, as she declares "I come alive"and takes the listener to church with power and soul. Her stadium-sized vocal performance will make even the finest hair on the back of your neck stand on end with all of its glory. Her voice is backed by buzzsaw riffs and an unforgettable groove.

Lyrically, the song has a motivating message — for both the artist and her fans!

"When I'm faced with the weight of the world and things feel like they're at their worst, I try to pause and let the turbulent emotions pass," the singer shares. "I try to take a good honest look at myself. I may have a bad day, week, or month…but then I get up and I face the fear and problems head on. I put my armor on and fight. The only way out is through the pain."

A musical outlaw through and through, Dorothy returned this summer with "MUD," a display of raw, full-bodied vocal power complimented by heavy-hitting instrumentation and riffs galore. The song landed at No. 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and at No. 4 on the Active Rock Chart. Watch the official music video here. The visual presents Dororhy in all of her bad-ass, rock 'n' roll glory.

Dorothy also previous shared the song "The Devil I Know." Watch the lyric video here.

With three brand new songs released into the wild and the world, the details of Dororthy's forthcoming fourth studio album are imminent. 2025 is shaping up to be the year of Dorothy…

Dorothy's discography thus far includes Gifts From the Holy Ghost (2022), which was inspired by a spiritual awakening, as well as ROCKISDEAD (2016), which inspired Roc Nation to sign the artist to the label, and 28 Days in the Valley (2018). The Budapest, Hungary-born stunner has enjoyed over 1 billion global streams combined across her career and has participated in high-profile collaborations with everyone from Staind to Slash of Guns N' Roses to Scott Stapp of Creed to Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss, earning and ultimately cementing her place among the hard rock elite. 

Shadows Fall Sign With MNRK Heavy + Band Shares "In The Grey" Video

Shadows Fall, who were at the forefront of the New Wave of American Metal scene that dominated the '00s, are back with a brand new song and a new label! The band has shared the new single "In the Grey." Watch the video below.

The band — singer Brian Fair; guitarists Jonathan Donais and Matt Bachand; bassist Paul Romanko; and drummer Jason Bittner— is also thrilled to announce it has signed with MNRK Heavy.

The song is classic Shadows Fall — galloping solos, riffs on top of riffs, three-tiered vocals, memorable, stadium-sized melodics, and introspective lyrics.

"We are incredibly excited to share our first new music in over a decade with our single 'In the Grey' and are proud to announce our partnership with MNRK Music Group," states singer Brian Fair. "When Shadows Fall first got back in the practice space to prepare for our reunion shows, we did not know if it would lead to new music, but the excitement of jamming together and all of the riffs that Jon [Donais] had floating around in his head led us in the direction almost immediately. The idea began flowing, the energy started building and new songs began taking form out of the the chaos."

He continues, "'In the Grey' is a full-throttle thrasher that contains all of the elements that are the bedrock of the Shadows Fall sound, but also adds new elements and approaches that developed in the recent past while we all explorer other musical avenues. Lyrically, I was trying to put into words and describe the physical manifestation of the weight and crushing power that can come with depression, that feeling that the weight of gravity is crashing down on you or being trapped in the dark waters of our own mind, trying to rise to the surface and take a breath. It can be an overwhelming and lonely place but there is always a light at the end of that tunnel and we always need to keep striving for a brighter day and escaping the grey." 

Fair finishes, "We want to sincerely thank everyone for the decades of support that you have given Shadows Fall and we cannot be happier to be back and rocking once again. Crank up 'In the Grey,' raise those horns to the sky, and bang your head as hard as you can.  Stay tuned for more music and news soon..."

Scott Givens, MNRK's SVP of Rock & Metal, stated, "When you get the chance to sign a genre-defining band like Shadows Fall, you do it. We at MNRK are proud they have chosen to work with us as they enter the next phase of their career."

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists plus distributing premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. Its catalog across divisions consists of 65,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits.

ELUVEITIE - RELEASE BRAND NEW SONG PREMONITION

Following 2022’s singles ‘Aidus’ and ‘Exile of the Gods’, ELUVEITIE are back with their first new music in 2 years. ‘Premonition’ sees the band blend melodic death metal and traditional folk with the competence of a unit with over 20 years of intense involvement with both modern metal and celtic mythology. With ‘Premonition’ ELUVEITIE release the first song from their upcoming album, which will be out next year. Stay tuned for more infos in the near future. After their own headliner tour 'ÁNV RISING – EUROPE', which starts in January 2025, the band will hit the raod again together with ARCH ENEMY, AMORPHIS and GATECREEPER in October 2025. All dates are listed below. 

ELUVEITIE frontman Chrigel Glanzmann comments: "We're beyond excited to finally open the door and unleash some new music! PREMONITION comes in laying bare the heart and soul of Eluveitie's music, while transporting deep ancient wisdom of the Celtic into the modern age, wielding druidic words to point out the way through the deepest struggle within and all around ourselves. We hope you'll enjoy this piece of music as much as we do ourselves!"

Stream 'Premonition' here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/premonition
Watch the video for 'Premonition' below:

ELUVEITIE are:

Chrigel Glanzmann - vocals, whistles, mandola, bagpipes, bodhran
Fabienne Erni - vocals, celtic harp, mandola
Alain Ackermann - drums
Rafael Salzmann - guitars
Jonas Wolf - guitars
Kay Brem - bass
Matteo Sisti - whistles, bagpipes, mandola
Lea-Sophie Fischer - fiddle
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ELUVEITIE online:

Website http://www.eluveitie.ch/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eluveitie_official/
Twitter https://twitter.com/eluveitie

The Old Dead Tree Premiere First Album in 17 Years

Once again, The Old Dead Tree are springing back to life. The French goths are back with more soul-stirring progressive metal on their first full album since 2007. Second Thoughts is an unflinching descent into love, loss and the burning desire to overcome the shadows that hunt us all. 

Second Thoughts comes out tomorrow, Friday, December 6, but you can hear all thirteen bright and brooding songs today by listen to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel. 

Listen Below ;

Pre-save & Pre-order

https://orcd.co/theolddeadtreesecondthoughtsalbum

Grinding against the struggles of the past, The Old Dead Tree's journey to this point has been far from smooth. Separation and silence almost dimmed their light, but the band's unbreakable spirit has ignited a comeback. With Second Thoughts, they plunge deep into life's paradoxes—a raw, unfiltered exploration of anguish and fleeting joy.

Lead single "Unpredictable" dives into the chaotic maelstrom of life's twists and turns. "Solastalgia" channels collective anxiety over the fate of the planet into a gorgeous and gloomy chorus. "I don't know, my god I don't know what to do now ". With a nod back to their doom and death metal roots, "The Lightest Straw" envelops you in a brutal yet beautifully orchestrated soundscape, layering 40 vocal tracks into an intense, haunting blend. 

Line-up:
Manuel Munoz - Vocals
Nicolas Chevrollier - Guitars & Backing Vocals
Nicolas Cornolo - Guitars & Countings
Gilles Moinet - Bass Guitar
Raphaël Antheaume - Drums

Recording Studio:
Drums Recorded at Vamacara Studio, France
Bass Guitar, Guitars & Vocals at home
T.C. Vocals at 8Gods Studio, France
Ludovic Loez vocals at S.H. Studio, France

Production Credits:
Drums produced & engineered by HK
Manuel Munoz & Nicolas Chevrollier vocals produced & engineered by The Old Dead Tree
Bass & guitars produced & engineered by The Old Dead Tree
T.C Vocals produced & engineered by Philippe Tulleau
Ludovic Loez vocals produced & engineered by Fabrice Loez
Mixed & mastered by HK at Vamacara Studio, France

Guest Musicians:
T.C. (Regarde Les Hommes Tomber) - Vocals
Ludovic Loez (S.U.P.) - Vocals
Raphaël Verguin (Psygnosis) - Cello

Cover Art:
Henri Lejeune

Photography:
Aurélie La Faute,
Monsieur Brice,
DR

Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/theolddeadtreesecondthoughtsalbum

Follow The Old Dead Tree:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOldDeadTree.Official/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theolddeadtreeofficial/
Bandcamp: https://theolddeadtree.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UztxAFwIMRgVVNdQ54iqg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/the-old-dead-tree/73384726
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/8339
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3604076

Booking Contact:
Laurent Lefebvre - Base Productions (laurent@base-productions.com)

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
2x12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold ​- ​"Sunburst"
2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Orange & Black Marbled

Germany’s Dark Metal Pioneers NACHTBLUT Announce Seventh Album, 'Todschick,' out February 21, 2025 via Napalm Records

German dark metal pioneers NACHTBLUT are back to hit venues all over Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on their Vanitas Tour, starting today in Stuttgart.

To set stages for this infernal live experience, the band has just revealed a brand new official music video for their song “Kaltes Herz” (engl. Cold Heart). It represents the quintessence of NACHTBLUT by combining a dark and morbid mood with on point lyrics that don’t mince words.

“Kaltes Herz” is cut from the band’s sixth full-length album, 'Vanitas', released in October 2020 via Napalm Records. Accompanied by a brand new official video, the song draws the listener into the band’s musical maelstrom in a classifying NACHTBLUT manner. Don’t miss your chance to join the cult and experience NACHTBLUT live on stage!

The band states:

"Today, our own VANITAS TOUR will kick off. We’re more than happy this is finally happening after we had to reschedule the tour, due to the Covid-Pandemic. 

"This will be an awesome tour; many shows are sold out already, and for several cities just a few tickets are left. We don’t take this for granted, especially after the last two years. We’re stoked about the support by our fans and thankful to everyone involved.

"To celebrate the start, we’re giving you 'Kaltes Herz'. This video was shot during the “Homecoming Tour” with our friends Lord Of The Lost and is a great flashback to an awesome tour, as well as a hint for what to expect attending the VANITAS TOUR. 

We see you tonight or very soon!"

Check out the official music video for “Todschick” below

Embrace the Darkness: NACHTBLUT's Todschick Marks a New Dark Metal Dawn

The monumental release of 'Todschick' not only presents 10 fresh new tracks, but even offers a wooden box set that includes a bonus CD with seven additional tracks, featuring collaborations with guest artists such as Frank Herzig (Schattenmann), Freki (Varg), Tetzel (Asenblut/All For Metal), Eric Fish (Subway To Sally), and further top acts.

The melancholic track “Das Leben der Anderen” criticizes modern societal ills like doom-scrolling through social media, overlaying the seemingly perfect lives of others with guttural screams. Meanwhile, the dark, new-wave-synth track “Manchmal kommen sie wieder” explores the eternal cycles of creation, destruction, and war. Some songs also reference film classics, including “Stirb Langsam,” a humorous celebration of escapism, which, in true NACHTBLUT style, conceals a sharp message. Tracks like “Kinder des Zorns” invite headbanging with especially hard riffs and tempo. With “Schneller als der Tod,” the band ventures into entirely new musical territory, seamlessly merging epic wild west elements with the powerful sounds of dark metal. Energetic melodies blend perfectly with Askeroth's characteristic vocals, creating a unique atmosphere that brings the album to a striking conclusion, offering an unexpected musical twist.

With 'Todschick', NACHTBLUT not only masterfully enriches dark metal with captivating, genre-spanning sounds that set new accents, but also addresses contemporary societal issues, striking a chord with the times. This new masterpiece is an invitation to view the dark beauty of life and its challenges in a new light, and to join the band on their 2025 headline tour to experience it live!

NACHTBLUT on the new album:

"'Todschick' is an album where death sets the rhythm, a musical blood kiss, in which the line between fiction and reality fades with every note."

Pre-Order Your Copy of 'Todschick' NOW

NACHTBLUT are:

Askeroth - vocals

Ablaz - bass

Skoll - drums

Greif - guitar

BLEED FROM WITHIN - Announce New Album "Zenith" + Release Video For New Single, 'In Place Of Your Halo'

Metal powerhouse BLEED FROM WITHIN have announced their new album Zenith that is set to be released on Apri 4th via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have revealed the video for their new single 'In Place Of Your Halo', a thunderous shot of modern metal fury that pays homage to their native Scotland with a bagpipe-backed refrain for the ages.

On the news of their new album the band comment:

"In Place Of Your Halo marks the beginning of the next chapter for Bleed From Within. It is an anthem for those that feel like life has passed them by, or those that have been held back by their own limitations. We are killing the older version of ourselves in order to grow. This develops our resilience, a topic that underpins this band's journey and most of what we shout about. We've not had it easy, but neither has anyone else. This song is for all of us.
 
Through this growth, we come closer to our potential, our Zenith - the title of our 7th studio album. This is a body of work that we are so immensely proud of and look forward to sharing more of over the coming months. We couldn't think of a more fitting introduction to our next steps as a band than a breakdown with some bagpipes over it. Plenty more new music to follow. Enjoy."

Pre-order and pre-save Zenith now at: 
https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/zenith.ema

Be the first to hear 'In Place Of Your Halo' live as BLEED FROM WITHIN join SLIPKNOT's 'Here Comes The Pain' Europe and UK tour from tomorrow. You can also catch the band across North America in 2025 supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM on 'The Poisoned Ascendancy' tour before they return to the UK and Europe for 'The Zenith Tour' where they'll be joined by AFTER THE BURIAL and GREAT AMERICAN GHOST.

THE POISONED ASCENDANCY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025
supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM

19.04.25 - MO, Chesterfield - The Factory
20.04.25 - NE, Omaha - Steelhouse
22.04.25 - WI, Green Bay - Epic Event Center
23.04.25 - MI, Grand Rapids - GLC Live At 20 Monroe
26.04.25 - IL, Chicago - Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
27.04.25 - MI, Detroit - The Fillmore
29.04.25 - PA, Pittsburgh - Stage AE
30.04.25 - PA, Philadelphia - The Fillmore
02.05.25 - MA, Boston - MCM Music Hall At Fenway
03.05.25 - QC, Laval - Place Bell
04.05.25 - ON, Toronto - Great Canadian Resort Theatre
06.05.25 - DC, Washington - The Anthem
07.05.25 - NY, New York - The Rooftop At Pier 17
09.05.25 - PA, Bethlehem - Wind Creek Event Center
11.05.25 - TN, Nashville - The Pinnacle
13.05.25 - KY, Corbin - Corbin Arena
14.05.25 - GA, Atlanta - Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
17.05.25 - NC, Charlotte - Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
18.05.25 - NC, Raleigh - Red Hat Amphitheater

Tickets for all dates are available now at bleedfromwithin.com

McCoy Moore Inks Exclusive Booking and Artist Development Deal with The Neal Agency

A songwriter’s songwriter, having already inked with SMACK and Worktape Music for publishing and TRACK mgmt’s Tracker Johnson for management, McCoy Moore announces the expansion of his team today signing an exclusive booking and artist development deal with The Neal Agency (TNA). 
 
The Lakeland, Florida native moved to Nashville in 2020—just over a year after graduating from high school—to pursue a career in music. Moore spent his first few years in town playing as many writers’ rounds as possible, sharing original music and releasing songs independently. Now, his years of hard work are paying off as he hits the studio with Cornman Music/Warner Chappell’s Will Bundy at the helm and looks ahead to live shows with exclusive booking through The Neal Agency.
 
"I am so excited to work with Austin, Ryan, Evan, and the rest of the TNA family,” 23-year-old Moore enthuses. “When I moved to Nashville from Florida four years ago, I was praying the day would come where I would get to play shows and share the music I love all over the place. This is the best team I could’ve ever hoped for to help further my career.”
 
“The Neal Agency wants to give every artist every possible tool they need and want to be successful because that’s how much we care about our artists,” shares TNA’s Ryan Beuschel of the agency home to Morgan Wallen, HARDY, ERNEST, Riley Green, Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman and more. “We’re honored McCoy is joining TNA as he expands his team,” adds TNA’s Evan Kantor.
 
Moore says in conclusion, “I can’t wait to see what all we accomplish together in the years to come, and I couldn’t be more pumped to tour and meet everyone out on the road. I’m very grateful for these opportunities and all of my favorite people that are helping me steer this ship.”
 
Follow online at @mccoymoore. 

L to R: TRACK mgmt’s Tracker Johnson, McCoy Moore, TNA’s Evan Kantor and Ryan Beuschel. 
Photo Courtesy of The Neal Agency

AUSTIN MEADE Announces 'Homesick for the Holidays' EP

Texan rocker AUSTIN MEADE brings some festive flavor with 'Homesick for the Holidays,' available for streaming now! MEADE drops his Americana spice on this merry EP with two beloved Christmas classics: Merle Haggard's "If We Make it Through December" and Wham!'s "Last Christmas."

About the EP, MEADE comments:

"Can’t believe we finally did it! 'Homesick For The Holidays' is my own take on 'Last Christmas' (Wham!) and 'If We Make It Through December' (Merle Haggard). You’ll get a taste of my own childhood nostalgia. Cheers to hoping it brings back some of your favorite Christmas memories."

Wrapping this package with a bow, MEADE and friends are hitting the road for the Meade-E-Oak’r Christmas Vacation Tour! Joined by David WIllie, Sam Canty, and Lance Vanley, dates begin December 15th in Corpus Christi, TX and tickets for all dates are on sale HERE! A complete list of dates is below.

Stream / Listen to 'Homesick for the Holidays' HERE

NYC's genre-fluid ECCE SHNAK delivers blissfully pensive 'Prayer on Love' single

NYC-based outfit Ecce Shnak presents 'Prayer on Love', the second offering from their forthcoming 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP, slated for release on February 7 via Record Man, Records. A pensive track, its guitars richly textured, its snare drums rattling, 'Prayer on Love' sees frontman David Roush’s vocals at their most distinctively beautiful. With it, they have shared a video directed by Brooklyn-based cinematographer Milton Walker.
 
“‘Prayer on Love’ is our most whole-grain rock song to date," says David Roush, "It’s a meditation on the nature of love and its diverse manifestations. It honors the complexity of love without declaring that it ‘is all we need'. The last verse is a celebration of the unique love in each person, all of our flaws notwithstanding: ‘Still my love is a star / Still my love’s a precious opportunity / and a miracle / flowing down the river of consequences and circumstances / and a self-same being.’”

This follows their powerful single 'Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy' about 19th Century English philosopher Jeremy Bentham, combining math-metal, post-rock and choral anthems in just 150 seconds.

Recorded and produced byJeff Lucciat the Art Farm (NY), their debut EP was mixed byNicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, The Fiery Furnaces, Dirty Projectors, Wild Nothing, The War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Greg Calbi (John Lennon, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, Todd Rundgren).

If there’s a fine line between wild-eyed, inspired genius and utter, irrepressible insanity, that’s where you’ll find Ecce Shnak, teetering on a neon tightrope. With Roush as composer, bassist, and one of two singers, he is joined byBella Komodromos(vocals),Chris Krasnow(guitar),Gannon Ferrell (guitar), andHenry Buchanan-Vaughn(drums).

This group subverts notions of style, playfully but reverently embracing multiple forms from across the spectrum, frequently within a single tune, while addressing weighty themes and notable trivia with striking articulacy. Roush notes, “Each genre has its own manner of expression, mannerisms, history, motivations, virtues, flaws, limitations, and so on. At my best as a composer and lyricist, I listen to and respect each one, then whatever I take from their souls informs mine, inhabiting it, expanding, and merging.”
 
'Shadows Grow Fangs' showcases Roush’s incomparable ingenuity and limitless invention over five songs, running the gamut from slow-burning meditations on love’s indispensability to mockery of the web from the perspective of a time-traveling poet – “What the fuck is the internet?!” Of course, this might sound a little ‘zany’, but it’s really not. Not at all. It’s intricately constructed, methodically fashioned, and – while undeniably offbeat – as serious and logical as it’s entertaining.
 
Talking with Roush is like meeting a thoughtful stranger with extraordinary knowledge of the weird and arcane, a fascination for society and what led us to where we are, and a noteworthy ability to share stories in an enlightening and empathetic manner. Then finally, while you’re still absorbing all the information he’s imparted, he’ll tie the knot to complete this elegant necklace. His narrative style, in fact, is much like listening to an Ecce Shnak song, which frankly makes the band's name perfect. “The meaning,” he concludes is, ‘look at this!’” (‘Ecce’ – Latin for “Behold!”)

The 'Prayer on Love' single is out now, available everywhere from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Bandcamp. The ‘Shadows Grow Fans’ EP will be released on February 7, 2025.  

CREDITS
Music written / composed by David Roush
David Roush - vocals, classical guitar, drum kit, keyboard
Jeff Lucci - electric guitar, electric bass
Isabella Komodromos - background vocals
Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY)
Mixed by Nicholas Vernhes
Mastered by Greg Calbi
Video directed by Milton Walker and David Roush
Produced by Beth Narducci and David Roush
Artist photos by Tommy Krause
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
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PALEFACE SWISS Unveil New Single & Music Video “LOVE BURNS”

Switzerland’s Paleface Swiss continue their unrelenting march towards the release of their third album, ‘Cursed,’ with the unveiling of their brand-new single, “Love Burns.” Following the intensity of previous tracks “Hatred”, which was recently included in Loudwire’s coveted ‘Best Rock & Metal Songs of 2024’ list and nominated for “Angriest Song of The Year” in Nik Nocturnal’s popular annual awards and “My Blood On Your Hands,” also nominated in Nik Nocturnal Awards 2024 for ‘Best Animal Noise, this latest offering delves deeper into the band’s evolving artistry, balancing their signature heaviness with an emotionally charged narrative. Fans can watch the official music video below and can stream the track on their platform of choice HERE .

“Love Burns” picks up where “My Blood On Your Hands” left off, unfolding a fictional tale of love turned destructive. Opening with the chaotic brutality that fans have come to expect, the track crescendos into a hauntingly melodic conclusion, a move that highlights the band’s growth and willingness to push boundaries. Each track on the band's upcoming album is represented by a different flower, features on the album artwork. “Love Burns” is represented by the Cyclamen—a bloom associated with parting, resignation and saying goodbye.Frontman Marc “Zelli” Zellweger explains,

“‘Love Burns’ is a combination of the old and new, and it’s a song I’m immensely proud of. The story I want to tell is something everyone can relate to. The concept of the album, in which each flower represents an emotion and a track, makes it all the more cohesive for me.”

The band's upcoming third full-length, ‘Cursed’ is a masterclass in modern brutality and encapsulates two years of creative exploration and raw personal experiences for the Paleface Swiss members. The band retreated to the seclusion of the Canary Islands to craft this sonic juggernaut. Collaborating with Ron Steven Deris at Misueno Studios and with long-time collaborator Florent Salfati (Landmvrks) helping to add the finishing touches, their work culminated in an album that marries the band’s signature heaviness with intricate conceptual storytelling. The first single from the album, “Hatred”, was released in September, delivering the perfect blend of bombastic nu-core swagger, incendiary rapid fire vocals, thrash-inspired guitar solos and the pummeling rhythmic section the band have become globally renowned for. Since release, ‘Hatred’ has hit 877k streams on Spotify alone, with the accompanying music video hitting 250k views.  

The release of “Love Burns” comes as Paleface Swiss prepare for their most ambitious touring schedule yet. Their European and UK headline tour kicks off on January 30th, 2025, in their hometown of Zurich, Switzerland, with support from The Acacia Strain and Desolated. Following 27 dates across Europe and the UK, the band will bring their monstrous sound to North America, beginning March 20th in Detroit, MI. Featuring Stick To Your Guns and Nasty, the 30-date US run will hit major cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Tickets and full routing can be found HERE

The band are also running a one-of-a-kind Golden Ticket initiative for fans. Those who pre-order the special box set on the official website will have a chance to find the coveted Golden Ticket, hidden within one lucky box. This golden ticket will grant the winner and a guest an unforgettable experience at the band’s album release show in their home-town of Zurich. Head to the band's website for more information www.palefaceswiss.com

The lucky Golden Ticket Winner will receive

- Round-trip airfare for two to Zurich, Switzerland  

- One night’s accommodation at a comfortable hotel  

- An exclusive Meet & Greet with the band 

ABOUT PALEFACE SWISS

Since the release of their first album, 'Chapter 3: The Last Selection', independent outfit, PALEFACE SWISS have gained international recognition throughout the Deathcore and Beatdown Community. Known for their huge, aggressive riffs, brutally bombastic rhythm section, frontman, Zelli's outstanding vocals and a pinch of humor. This is Switzerland’s finest heavy music. Across their catalog, the band have gained 110 million streams, 21 million YouTube views on their own channel, and recently peaked at 1 million Spotify monthly listeners.

‘Chapter 3: The Last Selection’ was released on October 30th 2020, spawning four huge tracks “Curse Us”, “The Rats”, "Lights Out" and “Skalpell” which quickly ranked high in the beatdown/hardcore charts and saw the band become cover stars on Spotify’s Heavy Beatdown playlist.

In 2022 the band released their second full-length album 'Fear & Dagger'. The album was widely considered a huge step up for the band as plaudits began to roll in for frontman Zelli's vocal ability and the band's unflinching commitment to never shy away from brutally heavy riffs, face-melting technically insane guitar solos, punishing beatdowns or from facing difficult, emotional topics head on. Metal Injectionaccurately summed it up in their review by saying, "It's fun to get caught up in Paleface's unrelenting instrumentals, but Zelli's really the star of Paleface. This is largely because he treats his screams like rap bars." New Transcendence stating "Paleface have created one of the most emotionally relevant and intriguing beatdown releases to date" and Wall of Sound calling it "an unashamedly brutal and angry album".

The album shot the band into the upper echelons of the "New Wave Of Deathcore" and spawned singles "The Orphan", "Deathtouch", "Dead Man's Diary" feat. LANDMVRKS frontman Florent Salfati and fan favourite and stylistic curveball, "My Grave / Lay with Me". The album focused on more mature and critical topics related to the fears and struggles young people have to contend with in the 21st century, most importantly, the topic of mental health.

The ensuing 2 years saw the band's popularity sky-rocket. Honing their craft in the live arena, the band rapidly jumped from strength to strength, creating what is now one of the most thrilling and impactful live shows in modern metal. Their ability to win over any crowd, wether it be their own headline shows, touring the US with the likes of Body Snatcher or The Ghost Inside, touring the UK with the likes of Counterparts and Kublai Khan or at globally renowned festivals such as Sick New World, Hellfest Open Air, Summer Breeze, Cabaret Vert, Dynamo Metal Festival and more, one thing is for sure, Paleface Swiss will turn an audience into fans by the time they're done at every show they play.

To support their largely sold-out touring efforts, the band released a series of stand alone singles, "Best: Before Death" - now a staple and firm fan favourite in their live set list, "Please End Me" and "The Gallow".

Now, with the impending release of their third full-length album, 'Cursed', Paleface Swiss are set to write the next chapter or their incredible, epic journey as they reveal their most thematically and sonically ambitious album to date. Never pulling punches when it comes to heaviness, technicality or emotional vulnerability, Paleface Swiss are rewriting the rulebook on what it means to be an extreme metal band.

PALEFACE SWISS Are: 

Vox: Marc “Zelli” Zellweger

Guitar: Yannick Lehmann

Bass: Tommy-Lee Abt

Drums: Cassiano 'Cassi' Toma



Find Paleface Online 

www.palefaceswiss.com

Jaye Jayle Share New Track "Bloody Me"

Kentucky-based gothic blues ensemble Jaye Jayle have shared "Bloody Me," the second single taken from their fifth full-length album, After Alter,  set for release on the January 31 through Berlin's Pelagic Records.

Listen to "Bloody Me" below:

Originally formed as an unfiltered outlet for the sounds inside the head of band leader Evan Patterson, Jaye Jayle have always been an unpredictable entity. In the beginning, the songs were short and lighthearted, written on acoustic guitar with no plans to release them or even perform them publicly but, within a year, the private solo project had evolved into a full band and a full-length album: 2016's haunting post-punk, kraut-blues debut House Cricks and Other Excuses To Get Out. Time is indeed a fickle thing, as Jaye Jayle's forthcoming fifth album will attest.

An astounding collection of musical memories and emotional fragments, After Alter is a body of work drawn together from previous recording sessions and previous lives in order to chart a driving, cathartic course into territories unknown. "Bloody Me," the latest track shared from the album is Jaye Jayle's janiform identity made manifest. 

Written even before the band's debut album, "Bloody Me" is a bolshy, bass-driven punk rock retaliation to dressing up for Halloween because Patterson is alwaysdressed for Halloween. However, the track appears twice on the record, with a tender solo acoustic retelling cut straight to wax at Third Man Records in Nashville, mere hours before Patterson saw Bob Dylan perform for the first time, bringing the album to an introspective close. Two sides of the same coin; this latest single ferocious and snarling, its symbiotic sister plaintive and bare, but both unapologetically Jaye Jayle.

As this duality of "Bloody Me" shows, After Alter serves as both a document of the band’s history and as a new beginning. By creatively exorcising these poignant moments, Jaye Jayle are opening themselves up to new inspirations and there is already much more to come.

Patterson says, "'Bloody Me' is a testament for those that chose to not live their lives in the stereotype of the capitalistic calendar. I don't need to be told when and how to celebrate the what I love with those that I love. I do my best to celebrate everyday."

After Alter will be released on January 31.

Slomosa announces North American Tour with Helmet

Norwegian rock band, Slomosa , will support Helmet on the North American leg of their 'BETTY 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR', along with War on Women. 

The 25-city tour, which kicks off on February 19, 2025 in Ft. Worth, TX and wraps on March 23 in Washington, DC, will see Helmet performing the iconic “Betty” album in its entirety alongside favorites from the band's extensive catalog. 

Slomosa  continues to tour in support of its new album, 'Tundra Rock', released this past September.

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Slomosa 's new LP, 'Tundra Rock' has been hailed as "a sweeping signature hybrid of revved-up stoner rock riffage, grungy hooks, and a concentrated punk wallop". 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.

Since the release of its self-titled debut album in 2020, SLOMOSA  has performed upwards of 250 shows and high-profile festival appearances in over twenty countries alongside bands such as High on Fire, Alkaline Trio, Graveyard, Elder, Ufomammut, and Witch; its explosive live performances have earned the band an enthusiastic global fanbase. SLOMOSA 's music has even captured the attention of rock greats like Tool guitarist Adam Jones, who shared his enthusiasm for the band on his social media, and Kyuss legends Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri, who expressed their love for SLOMOSA 's sound. 

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Finnish Melodic Death Metal Outfit VOIDFALLEN Unleash New Video for "Branding of Souls"! ​

Finnish melodic death metal outfit VOIDFALLEN has dropped their new single, "Branding of Souls", a heavy-hitting track that showcases the band's signature blend of aggression and melody. The song is taken from their upcoming new album, "The Rituals of Resilience", slated for release on January 24th, 2025, via Noble Demon. "Branding of Souls" is accompanied by a powerful new music video, which can be viewed below:

Listen to the single

https://music.nobledemon.com/branding

"This song represents a darker and more aggressive side of Voidfallen: relentless beats, ominous choirs and truculent vocals create the soundtrack for the message of the song", the band comments. "Branding of Souls can mean a different thing to everyone. To one it might be spiritual but to another it might be political. The core message is still the same: fight and resist the ill and draconian oppression that is forced upon you."

Originally a two-piece project formed in 2019 by guitarists Tommi Kangaskortet and Henri Vuorenmaa, VOIDFALLEN has since expanded into a full band, bringing their powerful compositions to life on stage. Their debut album, "The Atlas of Spiritual Apocalypse", released in 2021, established them as a force to be reckoned with in the melodic death metal scene. With "The Rituals of Resilience", VOIDFALLEN are set to deliver a crushing blow, elevating their sound to new heights.

"The Rituals of Resilience" will be out on January 24, 2025, via Noble Demon and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

Voidfallen are:
Lauri Honkola: Vocals
Henri Vuorenmaa: Guitars
Tommi Kangaskortet: Guitars
Lauri Myllylä: Bass
Mika Lumijärvi: Drums

For more info visit:

https://www.facebook.com/voidfallenofficial 
https://www.instagram.com/voidfallenofficial/ 
https://voidfallen.bandcamp.com/ 

https://linktr.ee/nobledemon 

Dead American Announce New Album "Attention Deficit" + Share "Hate It" Video

Dead American, a four-piece rock group out of Southern California, have announced their new album Attention Deficit. It will arrive on February 14, 2025 via Velocity Records. Pre-save or pre-order it here.

The three songs the band released so far will appear on the new album, as well.

Today, the band has shared the video for the new single "HATE IT." Watch it below.

Dead American are a four-piece rock group hailing from Southern California fronted by vocalist Cove Reber (Saosin). Preceding the album's announcement, the band had released three new singles over the course of the past year, including "Cutting Yourself Out," which Reber described as "one of the darkest songs I've ever written. At its core, this song is about not speaking up. The disconnection we feel from those who love us while being at rock bottom will only get worse if you don’t speak up."
  
In October 2023, the band unveiled a new single and music video, "ADD." Reber described "ADD" as "about the difficulty of finding balance when your mind is moving a million miles an hour. Sometimes I feel like I'd rather hold my breath than deal with the constant shuffle of thoughts in my head."  
  
In February 2024, the band followed up with more new music in the form of the single "Into Oblivion." The singer stated that it is "a song about the pain of having to restart. Sometimes life feels like a video game and this song to me is like your big brother being a punk and hitting the reset button. Then realizing that it was all meaningless to begin with. I hope that this song can connect with people in a way that makes them excited about life's challenges. We all grow a little more with each nightmare.”"
  
After two years of touring with acts like The Used, Beartooth, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and others to support New Nostalgia, Dead American are prepping to return with their sophomore album, produced by Joey Bradford of The Used, which will double-down on the "new nostalgia" theme with the band pulling from a time even farther back and fundamental to the member's approach to songwriting.

LUNA KILLS Announce New Album "DEATHMATCH" + Share Video For New Single "sugar rush"

Rising Finnish alt-metal force LUNA KILLS are making waves with the announcement of theird ebut album DEATHMATCH, set for a worldwide release on April 4 via SharpTone Records. DEATHMATCH is a powerful collision of vulnerability and aggression that captures the chaos and conflict within the mind with unflinching honesty. The album's raw and electrifying tracks delve into the complexities of mental health and the longing for escapism. Pre-orders available here. 

Following the success of their crushing debut single "slay ur enemies," LUNA KILLS are keeping the momentum alive with the release of their second single, "sugar rush." The electrifying track balances ferocious riffs with haunting melodies, capturing the exhilarating highs and devastating lows of chasing fleeting thrills.

The band explains, "'sugar rush' captures the drive to pursue happiness in the face of persistent self-doubt. Centered around the struggle to find happiness despite a constant sense of never measuring up, the song delves into the pressures of a world that demands overachievement and monetization of everything, ultimately draining the joy from passions that once gave life meaning."

Reflecting on the song's creation, the band adds, "At the time, before we started writing 'sugar rush,' we had been working on other songs for a long period of time and we felt really exhausted and after multiple failed attempts of trying to force ourselves to focus, we felt that we needed to reset our brain and mindset. 'sugar rush' became a powerful outlet for all that we were going through, a way to channel exhaustion and frustration with the pressures of perfectionism and constant productivity. The creative process itself almost became a form of catharsis, a reset, allowing us to confront those feelings directly and then transform them into something meaningful."

LUNA KILLS have also revealed an exciting lineup of tour dates and festival appearances, starting with select shows in Finland and culminating in an album release show on April 5, 2025, at On The Rocks in Helsinki. They'll hit the stage both as headliners and in support of notable acts such as Blind Channel and Warmen, bringing their ferocious live energy to fans across Europ

ABOUT LUNA KILLS:
LUNA KILLS are, without a doubt, one of the most refreshing modern metal act in the scene, combining alternative and nu-metal vibes with electronics inspired by game soundtracks. Their frontwoman Lotta, with her jazz singing background and incredible fry scream vocals, brings the audience to their knees — unless they are speeding around in moshpits, as often witnessed in their fiery live shows. Even as newcomers, LUNA KILLS have already opened the door to their beloved gaming world as their music is featured in the hit mobile app Beatstar. The band, first formed in 2019, has now taken their first steps on European stages, gained the attention of multiple rock radios in their native Finland and are moving forward towards their first full-length album with SharpTone Records.

LUNA KILLS ARE:
Lotta Ruutiainen — Vocals
Samuli Paasineva — Guitar
Jimi Kinnunen — Drums
Lassi Peltonen — Bass

ABDUCTION Release Immersive New Single "Razors of Occam" + Music Video

UK extreme metallers ABDUCTION have released their immersive second single, "Razors of Occam", a gripping prelude to the forthcoming album, 'Existentialismus,' due for release on February 21, 2025, via Candlelight. The track serves as a visceral glimpse into the band’s otherworldly, introspective universe, while its haunting video, directed by Jake Kindred, draws viewers deep into the emotional abyss of ABDUCTION's world. 

"'Razors of Occam' is a celebration of the back-breaking labour that our grandfathers and grandmothers endured over the past century to build the houses and systems that maintain our (relative) safety and comfort here in the west', comments vocalist A|V. '"There's more honour in the last gasping breath, spilled forth from a dying old man's chest, than in all the seas of all the tears the younger can conjure. For with one wish, they'd give it all away."

Following their explosive 2022 album, 'Black Blood,' which showcased the band's fiercely expansive sound, ABDUCTION is now poised to push their musical boundaries even further. With many bands currently paying homage to black metal’s glory years and just as many attempting to connect unrelated workings to that legacy, ABDUCTION’s music manages to be both recognizably authentic and imbued with its spirit. And never has this been truer than in the new album, 'Existentialismus'.

Watch the Video for "Razors of Occam"

Having become one of the UK’s most visible black metal acts on the live circuit, bringing their ritualistic and immersive performances to audiences at club shows and festivals such as Damnation, Bloodstock, Incineration, Fortress, Mass Destruction, Samhain, Reaperfest, and Eradication, 'Existentialismus' has been recorded, for the first time, as a full band.

“It’s inspired by the juxtaposition of this horrible post-truth era with its contradictions and the simple, metaphorical truths that began in ancient religions of the crumbling past. Somewhere between a biblical gospel and a Nietzschean nightmare. As a father, there’s a particular terror in seeing all that our grandfathers built, physically and morally, being torn apart and reduced to a commodity and wondering what kind of world my son will inherit.”

“I am by no means a philosopher – I desperately lack the patience,” A|V admits. “But my observations of the modern Western humane race have become particularly bleak, and this informs my lyrical writing process. Art as a reaction to life and experience. This is laid out in the first track, ‘A Legacy of Sores’, which posits that most of us here, in the current year, have become an alarming pairing of being both too sensitive and yet without any core beliefs to stand on. (‘Wet skin now paper thin, reveals a core of dust’) I think this is a mixture of a post-religious society and the acceleration of technology to the point at which its claws are deeply in us. Have you tried to live without a smartphone recently?”

'Existentialismus' was recorded and produced by Ian Boult at Stuck On A Name Studios in Nottingham, while the final touches of post-production and mastering were handled by Tore Stjerna (Watain, Mayhem, Deströyer 666) at Necromorbus Studios in Sweden. The striking and immersive cover art is the work of Julia Soboleva.

Pre-Order 'Existentialismus' HERE

International Powerhouse Rock Group W.E.T. Return with New Single "Believer" Via Frontiers Music SRL

International powerhouse rock group W.E.T. are thrilled to return with their new single “Believer”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. In addition to the release of the single, a visualizer for "Believer" is available for viewing below.

Guitarist Erik Mårtensson comments on the new single:

"'Believer' was written by Jeff, Robert and myself. Being able to throw ideas and thoughts around between the three of us really took this song from good to great. And having Jamie join us on the drums brought a new flavour to the rhythm section that sets a new standard for W.E.T. We may have to do more of this…”

Watch the Visualizer for "Believer"

Stream "Believer" HERE

The acronym W.E.T. comes from the members’ association with other bands, Robert Säll & Andreas Passmark from Work of Art, Erik Mårtensson & Magnus Henriksson from Eclipse and Jeff Scott Soto from Talisman. And now, for the first time ever, the T is emphasized as Talisman drummer Jamie Borger has joined forces with the band’s original core members.

W.E.T. truly epitomizes what melodic rock has become in the new decade. The key element at the foundation of W.E.T. has always been to create a modern melodic hard rock sound that will drive the genre into the future. Combining powerhouse rhythms and top-notch production (courtesy of Erik Martensson), the music is equally classic and contemporary.

Although a side project to the members’ original bands, over the course of the band’s existence, W.E.T. have reconvened regularly over the last 15 years to produce four studio albums and a live record.

Starting with a genre-defining self-titled debut, Robert Säll (the “W” from Work of Art), Erik Mårtensson (the “E” from Eclipse), and Jeff Scott Soto (the “T” from Talisman) accepted the daunting task to give that debut a follow-up, 'Rise Up'. After that stellar follow-up, their third opus, 'Earthrage', cemented a legacy of music which will stand the test of time.'Retransmission', their latest album, is nothing else than an absolute milestone, which is well in keeping with the tradition established by the three amazing records that have preceded this one.

Erik Mårtensson says:

“It’s always a challenge to find that sweet spot in our calendars when we are all available, not to mention the fact that Jeff lives in California and the rest of us in Sweden. But I also believe that adds to our ambition once we are able to gather. We are all aware that we don’t get too many shots at this, so when we do we gotta make it count.”

W.E.T. are:

Jeff Scott Soto - Vocals

Erik Mårtensson – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards

Robert Säll – Guitars, Keyboards

Magnus Henriksson – Guitars

Andreas Passmark - Bass

Jamie Borger – Drums