THE SPEED OF SOUND rounds up 'A Cornucopia' album trilogy & shares new 'Permafrost' video.

Long-serving Manchester UK Psychonauts The Speed Of Sound present their mega-album trilogy 'A Cornucopia: Minerva, Victory, Bounty', released via Californian cult label Big Stir Records, along with the video for their latest single 'Permafrost'.

With overlapping themes of independence - both culturally and artistically - each disc has its own vibe and personality: 'Minerva' is belligerence in musical form, 'Victory' is a manifesto of artistic creativity and 'Bounty' represents the fruits of artistic freedom, all taking place far from the grasping tentacles of the ‘music industry’.

'A Cornucopia' began with the band’s own love of the album format and a determination to make long-form music rather than merely produce a conveyor belt of unrelated singles. The interlocking themes of 'A Cornucopia' are deliberately made for album listeners to enjoy, each disc being its own standalone entity while also forming part of the larger whole trinity.

Full of ambition, energy and melodic brilliance, this three-album deluxe edition is available on vinyl and CD. Beginning with the 'Minerva' album, The Speed of Sound shared a rich bouquet of thought-provoking compositions, including the hauntingly spacious 'Trickledown', the stratospherically vast 'The Great Acceleration', the uplifting 'Mind Palace' and 'West Wind', where a recklessly fast rhythm merges with a Wagnerian horn section.

The 'Victory' album then brings 14 fresh and unexpectedly shape-shifting grooves, from the supremely danceable 'Underground', the unabashed sensuality of 'Monsoon', gothic lounge jazz of 'Permafrost', the glam-rocking 'E to F', reckless garage punk punch of 'Go For It', post-nostalgia of 'The Same River' and triumphant shimmering elegance of 'Tranquility Falls' to the strangely linked pairing of 'Apocalypse Acropolis'and 'Apocalypse Metropolis'.

The ’Bounty’ album adds to this with another ten ranging from the crunching garage rock of 'No Kicks' to the haunting floating melody of 'Virtual Reality123', acoustic driven rave-up of 'Replicant' and bouncing energy of 'Artificial Paradise'.

Since their formation in 1989, The Speed of Sound's music has always been idiosyncratic and counter-intuitive, in search of something new. Creating music with lyrical bite, expanding their foundation of 1960s, punk and new wave influences, their dynamic and stylistic variation crossing borders and pushing boundaries at every opportunity.

Following 2021's critically acclaimed album 'Museum Of Tomorrow', the band returns triumphant, defiant and redemptive with this trilogy, marking their 35th anniversary. Most music is never even recorded, and most recorded music remains unheard. ‘A Cornucopia’ is a celebration of all unheard underground music and the whole counterculture itself - music made for the pleasure of making it.

‘A Cornucopia’ is out now and available everywhere, including Apple Music and Spotifyand Bandcamp, Physically, the full trilogy 'A Cornucopia: Minerva, Victory, Bounty' can be ordered on both CD and vinyl at www.thespeedofsounduk.com/shop-2

Band photograph by Shay Rowan

The Speed Of Sound are:
John Armstrong (songwriting, guitars & vox) – John A has developed a vivid style of guitar playing borne of combining rhythm and lead techniques in a flow that pulls the music like a tide steeped in unresolved chords and entrancing vocals.
Ann-Marie Crowley  (vox & guitars) – Ann-Marie hadn’t performed rock based music before joining The Speed Of Sound in 2015 and has vast experience of Irish, folk and also classical operatic singing.
Kevin Roache (bass guitar) – Kevin has performed with John since 1990, he brings a wide understanding of playing differing genre’s including music of Indian origin, he has a highly individual outlook on the bass.
John Broadhurst (drums) – John B joined The Speed Of Sound in 2018. He has a wealth of skills including jazz, pop, rock and blues and has an ability to play with the spaces, the freedom of playing originals is liberating while the fluid and improvisational sections are something he willingly embraces.
Henry Armstrong (keyboards) – With 16 years of studying improvisational music and an intuitive approach, Henry (John's son) joined in 2018, adding a new dimension to the band's sound.

CREDITS
All songs written by John Armstrong
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Vibratone Sound Studio in Manchester by Chris Guest, Adam Crossley & The Speed of Sound
John Armstrong - guitars and vocals
Ann-Marie Crowley - vocals and guitars
Kevin Roache - bass guitar
John Broadhurst - drums
Henry Armstrong - keyboards
Bob Dinn - trumpet and flugelhorn
Chris Guest - harmonium, vibraphone, organ, assorted shakers, tambourine.
Alex Armstrong - typewriter on 'Yet Another Tuesday'
‘Voices’ on 'Mind Palace': Janet Stacey Dando, Henry Armstrong, Nick Frater, Jason Edge/The Electric Stars, John Broadhurst, Mark Britton/Amoeba Teen, Janet Armstrong, Louise Turner, Peter Watts & Ruth Rogers/Spygenius and Kevin Roache, plus Ivy Frater (heartbeat).
Main sleeve image: Purple Spaceman © Lina Landers 2022
Band photographs by Shay Rowan
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Britain's History Of Guns marks 25th anniversary of debut single ‘Little Miss Suicide’ with fresh 3-track offering

UK industrial-postpunk legends History Of Guns kick off 2025 with the single 'Little Miss Suicide (25)'. Released via the Liquid Len Recording Company, this fresh take on the band's debut single from 2000. The accompanying video uses footage, originally filmed by Danni Cutmore on a VHS camera, of the band writing and performing the song at Earthworks studio in Barnet in 1998.

Based in Hertfordshire, History Of Guns were frontrunners of the UK's Wasp Factory/ FuturePunk scene of the early 2000s and are still crafting their unique meta-modernist Industrial sound 29 years after forming in Cheshunt. Aiming to create a strange alternative world where people can feel safe, HoG embraces the dark as well as the light, bleakness as well as hope - as openly and honestly as possible.

Produced by Max Rael, this single was mixed by Max Rael and Caden Clarkson, using all the original audio recorded back in 1999, and mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Pixies, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails).  Written in 1998 by founding members Del Alien, Max Rael and Stagger Lee, alongside regular contributor Gary Hughes (who also plays the lead guitar melody), the rougher original version of this song was released in February 2000.

Stagger Lee's lyrics challenged the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide that prevailed at that time - an environment where openly discussing one's personal struggles was discouraged. Projecting his own depression and suicidal thoughts on to an imagined female character, Stagger relays the character's experience of not being taken seriously, as reflected in the title - a nod towards the popular "Mr. Men and Little Miss" series by British author Roger Hargreaves back in the 70s and 80s.

“This was our first song to really feature major chords, which Del wasn’t at all convinced by. In the end Stagger and I won him round by assuring him we were only using happy chords ironically to contrast with the dark subject matter. It’s probably the closest we’ve ever come to an actual proper pop song," recalls Max Rael.

Del Alien adds, "We knew all too well that sincerity wasn't respected or valued in the 90s, so from early on we'd incorporate humour amongst the darkness, we said because we wanted to reflect the whole of life and experience, the good and the bad, but it also gave us a way of talking about the terrible things that were happening to us and our friends, but we could never be accused of taking ourselves too seriously, or being emo or whatever. We may, at times, have taken this a bit too far at times. "

Last year, the band released their widely acclaimed eighth album 'Half Light', a sonic exploration of modern society, addiction, abandonment, different levels of reality and the struggle to keep going. But it is also a reminder that, through this darkness, there remains underneath, a core of hope.

Del Alien - an original punk turned goth - is an anti-authority seeker of truth and the questions behind the questions. Max Rael is in love with the idea of using music to create a separate universe for creating stories and escaping into, was an autistic, music-obsessed child, absorbing a dozen genres before diving into trance after Britpop ruined the alternative scene.

History of Guns' 2004 single 'Your Obedient Servant' was championed by The Quietus and Mick Mercer among the “30 best goth singles of all time”. Taking hiatus in 2012, they released the album 'Forever Dying In Your Eyes' in 2022. Influenced by Killing Joke, PWEI, Bauhaus, Coil, Joy Division, Sisters of Mercy, Nine Inch Nails and Swans, History of Guns have played Whitby Gothic Weekend, as well as Futurepunkand Back to the Futurepunk events.
 
'Little Miss Suicide (25)' is out now, available to download for next-to-nothing, alongside the B-side 'I Am Defective' and a trance remix by Gary Hughes, at https://historyofguns.bandcamp.com/album/little-miss-suicide-25

CREDITS
Music by Del Gilbert / Stagger Lee Barker / Gary Hughes / Max Rael
Lyrics by Stagger Lee Barker
Mixed by Max Rael and Caden Clarkson
Produced by Max Rael
Mastered by Pete Maher
Del Gilbert - vocals
Stagger Lee Barker - bass
Gary Hughes - lead guitar
Max Rael - keys, programming, rhythm guitar
Cover artwork by DALL-E 3, Gemini and Max Rael
Video filmed by Danni Cutmore. Edited by Max Rael
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Retromorphosis Release Twisted New Playthrough

While a fresh mutation, Retromorphosis are a proven batch of tech-death freaks. The band contains former members of Spawn of Possession, Obscura, Necrophagist and Decrepit Birth.

Each of their singular talents is a legend in their own right, but the raw spirit of Retromorphosis' upcoming debut album Psalmus Mortis springs from the ghoulish grooves of bassist Erlend Caspersen. Along with SoP's revered Incurso, Caspersen has played with IGORRR, Blood Red Throne and Deeds of Flesh.  

Today, Retromorphosis are releasing a new bass playthrough of the band's latest single. Caspersen's fast and filthy bass runs are the gnarled roots from which the twisted tale of "The Tree" takes its almighty hold.   
 
Watch the official bass playthrough for "The Tree" Below.

Can't wait to hear the gloriously grotesque new album from Retromorphosis? Hear all of Psalmus Mortis two weeks before it comes out by joining their Bandcamp Listening Party.

Retromorphosis Psalmus Mortis Bandcamp Listening Party

Thursday, February 6 @ 1 pm Eastern Time / 7 pm Central European Time.

RSVP
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Psalmus Mortis comes out February 21 on Season of Mist.

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Ask Bryssling to identify what separates this new baby from their first born and the answer is, in fact, quite simple."Retromorphosis is more free". Put the song that bears their name under the microscope and feast your eyes on everything this band are capable of: non-stop blasting, brain-bursting bass fills, solos that would fry a supercomputer and pure unholiness. “I’m the one / chosen son / gifted and reborn”.  

With Psalmus Mortis, technical death metal’s chosen ones rise from the grave.   

Recording Studio:
Pama Records AB, Kristianopel, Sweden
Sharkbite Studios, Oakland, CA, United States

Production Credits:
Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Magnus Sedenberg at Pama Records AB, Kristianopel, Sweden

Cover Art:
Arif Septian (Poisondust)

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WITHIN DESTRUCTION Announce New Album 'ANIMETAL'; Drop New Single & Music Video "CYBERGIRL"

Within Destruction, Slovenia’s most awesomely audacious, genre defying metal pioneers, Within Destruction have officially announced their next chapter with the reveal of their upcoming album ‘ANIMETAL,’ set for release on April 11th, 2025, via Sumerian Records. Pre-orders for 'ANIMETAL' are available now HERE. To mark the news, the band has dropped their electrifying new single “CYBERGIRL,” accompanied by an official music video that plunges listeners into a dystopian world where the lines of reality are blurred. Listen to "CYBERGIRL" HERE and watch the accompanying video below.

Packed with relentless riffs, soaring melodies, and their signature, anime-inspired electronic elements, "CYBERGIRL" epitomizes Within Destruction’s ability to innovate and push boundaries while staying rooted in the chaos of modern metal.

Speaking on the news of their upcoming album, the band share:

"ANIMETAL is a culmination of all the stylistic experimentations that preceded it. These tracks are unapologetically authentic to the band’s identity. With each album released after the band’s deathcore era, we have gradually pushed the boundaries of electronics, clean hooks, and pop sensibility. Each song has a unique identity within the tracklist while retaining the band’s signature heavy-core sound. In previous albums, we experimented with melodic choruses, but with ANIMETAL, they have become a defining feature of our music. Every song has its own hook and appeal, and we hope it resonates deeply with listeners. 

"Thematically, ANIMETAL explores a wide range of subjects, shifting between fictional, larger-than-life characters and situations, and motifs that are deeply relatable to everyday life. Heavily inspired by anime plots and protagonists, the lyrics often take on a first-person perspective, portraying the struggles these characters face. From the grim battles within one’s own mind to the delusions we sometimes find ourselves lost in, and the crushing weight of the external world, we aim to create a connection with listeners through the storytelling in these tracks."

Building on the momentum of their previous singles “DEMON CHILD” and “KANASHIBARI,” Within Destruction’s fifth studio album, 'ANIMETAL' pushes their sonic experimentation to new heights. Combining their trademark brutality with anime-inspired electronic flourishes, the album reflects their fearless creativity and relentless drive to challenge genre boundaries. Pre-order merch bundles are available now HERE

Within Destruction are kicking off their 2025 with a bang. The band hit the road in the US this week, fro their Super Sugoi Tour headline dates which started on Monday 1/27 in Pittsburgh, then joining Born of Osiris for their nationwide run kicking off on Janaury 31st in Iowa. Within Destruction are also gearing up for a spring tour across Australia and Asia to celebrate the release of ‘ANIMETAL.’ Tickets for all dates are on sale now from HERE.

About Within Destruction

Within Destruction are an innovative metal group from Slovenia. They have been disrupting the deathcore and metalcore scenes since their formation in 2010. Known for their intense sound, the band uniquely incorporates electronic elements and anime samples into their music, adding layers of unpredictability that have captivated fans worldwide. They gained international recognition with their 2016 album 'VOID,' and their irreverent approach to metal, which has built a dedicated global following.

Their third album, 'DEATHWISH,' which was mixed and mastered by Will Putney, further solidified their reputation. Featuring fan-favorite tracks like "Human Defect" and the title track, leading to their first European headliner tour, as well as a breakthrough in the U.S. market. In 2020, they took a bold step with 'YOKAI,' an album that divided fans by blending metalcore with electronic and trap influences, all while integrating anime-inspired themes.

Continuing to push boundaries, the band released 'LOTUS' in 2022, leaning further into metalcore and embracing clean vocals, which sparked both outrage and admiration among listeners. Known for their ambitious live performances and relentless dedication, Within Destruction remains a force in modern metal, constantly evolving and challenging genre norms. With ‘ANIMETAL,’ they’re poised to deliver their boldest statement yet. 

Poison the Well Return + Drop First New Song in 15 Years With "Trembling Level" Video

 POISON THE WELL released the definitive album The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation in December 1999 and it went on to become a benchmark of the genre that has inspired a generation of bands. The album was chosen as one of the "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today" by Brooklyn Vegan; as one of the "21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Kerrang!; as one of the "25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Loudwire; and as one of the "Top 60 Best Hard Rock Albums of All Time" by Revolver. Its influence is indisputable.

But the band is not content to rest on the laurels of its past achievements, as mighty as those achievements are.

Instead, PTW are looking forward in 2025 by releasing their first new song in 15 years with "Trembling Level."

Watch the video below.

 "Trembling Level" finds Poison the Well in top form. Harmonics pierce the armor of a thick riff, and a guttural groove tosses and turns beneath Jeff Moreira's hard-hitting screams. The barrage subsides on an arresting bridge anchored by a dramatic drumroll. A final melodic warning, "Don't you let the silhouettes lead you to the ocean floor," gives way to one last pit-splitting breakdown.

"For me, I was trying to figure how to effectively incorporate elements from our whole discography into one song," guitarist Ryan Primack reveals. "We ended up with this, and it has a little bit of everything we've done throughout the course of our existence."

"Lyrically, it's about tackling a fear," says Moreira. "I tend to write based on personal experience. You're approaching something you're scared to do, going through it, and realizing the hardest parts are actually the ones you should be looking towards because those will lead you to success.” 

In other Poison the Well News, the band has signed with SharpTone Records. More new music is expected, so stay tuned. The band also fortifies its ranks by officially welcoming bassist Noah Harmon and guitarist Vadim Taver into the fold. Both musicians have played with the group for
years. Now, they round out the lineup.

Last year, PTW announced a massive 25th anniversary tour celebrating The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation this spring.

PTW will be playing the beloved album in full every night, making it show not to be missed.

Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist will serve as support. New dates have been added in Mesa, Arizona and Lawrence, Kansas. 

All dates are below and in the graphic. Get tickets here.

"For me, The Opposite of December... represents everything I absorbed as a teenager: the shows, the music, the raw energy of hardcore and punk. I never imagined that record would still resonate 25 years later. Seeing people continue to connect with it inspires me every day, and I'm so grateful for the opportunities this band has given me," says singer Jeff Moreira. "This upcoming tour is so much more than just a series of shows. It's a celebration of that record, its impact, and the journey we've shared together. We've worked hard to make it special in every way — from the lineup, featuring Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist, to the merch, the setlist, and the production. It's all about honoring The Opposite of December... and the listeners who've supported us through the years."

He finishes, "For this to be our first tour in 15 years feels unreal. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone in April. Open the door for your friend."

 POISON THE WELL ON TOUR:
WITH GLASSJAW, BETTER LOVERS, + TEENAGE WRIST:
4/3 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater*
4/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The Palladium 
4/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Warfield
4/7 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater*
4/9 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo*
4/11 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot*
4/12 — Denver, CO — The Summit*
4/13 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall*
4/15 — Dallas, TX — The Factory
4/16 — Austin, TX — Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
4/18 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
4/19 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham* 
4/21 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl*
4/22 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
4/23 — Detroit, MI —  Royal Oak Music Theatre
4/25 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
4/26 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
4/27 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
4/29 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall*+
*NO GLASSJAW
+NO TEENAGE WRIST

SOM Share Video For New Single "Chemicals"

SOM have shared the video for new single "Chemicals," the latest single taken from their forthcoming third full-length album Let The Light In, on March 14 through Berlin's Pelagic Records.

With a unique sound dubbed "Doom Pop" by Metal Injection, SOM's dreamy shoegaze roots are on display across Let The Light In but there is heft at its core that is bracing and ferocious.

If the band's debut album The Fall explored hitting rock bottom and sophomore release The Shape of Everything grappled with the ever-darkening world around us, Let The Light In sees SOM turn their sights inward, towards our most primal impulses: Seeking solace and reconciliation from the vibrancy within ourselves and the people we hold close. 

Adversity became the catalyst for change when, due to unforeseen circumstances, the band's founding drummer left midway through the album's writing and recording process. SOM took the remainder of 2023 to reshape and refocus, eventually re-recording most of the album in a new configuration that allowed them to paint in even broader sonic strokes. The result is a raw but richly melodic album unafraid to travel through the depths of human emotion, ultimately guiding us towards growth and enlightenment.

Angular and anthemic, "Chemicals" is SOM at their most dynamically adept. Marrying the alt-metal menace of high-gain distortion and punching, half-time drums with catchy hooks and soaring vocal euphoria; "Chemicals" is the newly-refigured four-piece fully embracing the broad spectrum of their "Doom Pop" dichotomy. Directed by artist/director Joel Villegas, who has worked with the likes of Holy Fawn, Poison The Well, and Glassing, the video for "Chemicals" is a sultry, psyched-out trip that pairs the saturated, lo-fi warmth of CRT monitors with the band's truly panoramic sound.

Since 2019, SOM have toured extensively across North America, Europe and the UK alongside acts including Katatonia, Solstafir, Slow Crush, and many more. This relentless live commitment across 21 countries, coupled with 2023's introspective restructuring, has profoundly altered their creative approach. 

As they began working on this new material, the members of SOM found themselves in a fresh headspace, armed with a newfound, hard-earned maturity. Let The Light In is SOM's testament to resilience and evolution. Born from challenge and change, the album pulses with confidence and catharsis, imploring the listener and the band themselves to traverse the darkness and find the light.

Let The Light In is released on the March 14.

"Chemicals" is out now.

SOM ON TOUR:
WITH EARTHSIDE:
2/21 — Boston, MA — Middle East
2/22 — Montreal, QC — Bar le Ritz
2/23 — Toronto, ON — Drake Underground
2/25 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
2/26 — Cleveland, OH — The Foundry
2/27 — Chicago, IL — Beat Kitchen 
3/1 — Nashville, TN — The End
3/2 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
3/5 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
3/7 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
3/8 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows

Tickets are available here. 

Introducing Katerina Nicole! Artist to Release "Serene In Violent Oceans" EP + Shares "What I Know Now" Video

Katerina Nicole is the voice of a storm — a haunting presence where fragile whispers rise above crashing waves of sound and the thunderous weight of darkness. Her music exists in contrasts: delicate yet unrelenting, a dance of light and shadow, where beauty and brutality intertwine. Each song feels like a ritual, unraveling themes of transformation, resilience, and the quiet strength found in chaos.

With her debut EP, Serene in Violent Oceans, Katerina invites listeners into a world as turbulent as it is breathtaking, offering a glimpse of the beauty hidden within the storm.

The EP arrives on February 21. Pre-save here.

Today, she has shared the video for "What I Know Now."

Watch it below.

The gorgeously heavy track is a captivating exploration of self-discovery and the importance of embracing one's true desires. The song delves into the struggles of wearing a mask to fit societal expectations, only to find that such denial leads to chaos and confusion.

Here, Katerina reflects on her journey of learning from past experiences and the transformative power of accepting one's worth. The song encourages listeners to shed their façades and embrace their authentic selves, reminding us that true fulfillment comes from acknowledging and pursuing our deepest desires.

 "What I Know Now" and its emotive melodies and relatable lyrics will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pressure to conform. Katerina's soulful voice guides us through the madness of ignoring our true selves, ultimately leading to a message of empowerment and self-acceptance.

Behemoth Unveil New Album "The Shit Ov God" + Share Video For Title Track

Extreme metal giants BEHEMOTH have revealed the title, cover art, and release date of their upcoming new opus, The Shit Ov God, which is due to be released on May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the title track, which is streaming now, an opulent music video premiered at 10am ET today.

BEHEMOTH have always been known for not shying away from controversy, and they most certainly remain true to this approach with their 13th full-length. Here's a band that, 34 years in, is releasing its most inflammatory and extreme record to date. Eight songs that go into the fathoms of humanity, divinity, and what defiance means in an age where individuality is prized but everyone is clinging to their saviors — musically, politically, or otherwise. The title of the album is in line with those sensibilities.

Intentionally polarizing, founder and frontman Nergal says of the title, "We chose this provocative title deliberately, rejecting subtlety in favor of a direct and polarizing statement. It's a defiant plunge into the depths, daring to seek the absolute even in the gutter."

But make no mistake, despite its apparent insubtlety, the album title gets a touch of genius when seen in combination with the strikingly clever artwork, which depicts an upside-down version of the most common Christogram "IHS."

NERGAL commented, "I've reached a point in Behemoth's journey and my own creativity where words and statements mean less and less. The true essence of who we are and what we stand for lies in our music, our art, our visuals, our sounds, our performances, and the ways we connect with you. I deeply believe Behemoth represents transcendent, timeless art.
 
"The number thirteen—so magical and significant. If this were to be our final album, I could say I die a proud man. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the most refined, purest representation of Behemoth. No filler, no excess — just the very best we have to offer, handed to you. 
 
"Hail Satan."

BEHEMOTH meticulously chose the audiovisual artists involved on the album. Production on the album was helmed by the inimitable Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Emperor, Enslaved, Kreator, Rotting Christ et al.). Working closely with the band, Bogren's deft hand underscored the band's natural sound while sacrificing none of the mayhem and ferocity which permeates the band's essence. As is always the case with Behemoth, the visuals were as carefully constructed as the sound. The band tapped long-time collaborator and partner in crime Bartek Rogalewicz (BLACK.LODGE.IS.NOW) as well as Dark Sigil Workshop to make the beautifully ominous and unique cover-art.

Don't forget to catch BEHEMOTH live on their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ in Europe. Tickets are available here.

PRE-ORDER + PRE-SAVE THE ALBUM THE SHIT OV GOD HERE

LISTEN TO THE SINGLE "THE SHIT OV GOD" HERE

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "THE SHIT OV GOD" BELOW.

CRAIG MORGAN TO RELEASE AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK EP ON FEBRUARY 28

Some people just know innately who they are and what they stand for. Within a few minutes of any interaction with Craig Morgan, it’s readily apparent God, family and country are his foundation. The Country Music hitmaker will continue to celebrate those pillars on his new EP, American Soundtrack, releasing February 28 on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. 

Pre-add/pre-save Craig Morgan’s American Soundtrack EP HERE

Morgan has long represented the hard-working, God-fearing people who are the backbone of America. He co-wrote all but one of the EP’s six tracks, and each song on American Soundtrack is infused with the singer and soldier’s faith and patriotism.

“I try to celebrate God, family and country in my music and in everything I do,” the Tennessee native says. “That’s what I have always done and I’ve come to realize it’s my platform. I don’t stress about things as much as I used to. I just try to write, sing, produce and play the best music that we can and go where I think God wants me to be.”

The new record will be released the same weekend Morgan joins buddy Blake Shelton on his “Friends & Heroes” 2025 Tour, kicking off February 27 in Lexington and spanning twelve shows through late March. Visit CraigMorgan.com for tickets.

Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

Photo Credit: Nate Griffin

About Craig Morgan:
Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music hitmaker who has amassed nearly 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard. With signature hits including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That's What I Love About Sunday,” and his faith-filled tribute, “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” the multi-faceted entertainer’s music has formed the soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. His new music, American Soundtrack, releasing February 28 (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) is no exception, with each of the EP’s six songs infused with Craig’s faith and patriotism. The record will be released the same weekend Morgan sets out on Blake Shelton’s “Friends & Heroes” Tour, with twelve shows in February and March. 

Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Craig spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted again in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer. He remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. Craig is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more.  

His emotional and inspiring memoir - God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.  

Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.

ShopKeeper Management Elevates Crystal Dishmon to Co-Manager, Laura Spinelli to Day-to-Day

ShopKeeper Management, the premier artist management company founded by Marion Kraft in 2009, proudly announces the promotion of two longtime team management associates. Reflecting the company’s commitment to strategic leadership and fostering talent within its all-female team, ShopKeeper further solidifies its reputation for artist-first management.
 
Crystal Dishmon has been named Co-Manager of Miranda Lambert alongside Kraft. In her expanded role, Dishmon continues her longtime management of two-time Academy of Country Music and 17-time Canadian Country Music Association winner, Tenille Townes, while further contributing her deep industry expertise to Lambert’s legacy. With prior experience at Senior Management, AEG/The Messina Group and Dale Morris & Associates, Dishmon has been an integral member of the ShopKeeper team since 2010.
 
“In my 14 years at ShopKeeper, what I’ve admired most about Marion and Miranda is how they have built an incredible career rooted in artistry and authenticity,” said Dishmon. “I’m honored to step into the role of co-manager to help build on their success and continue creating Miranda’s tremendous legacy in country music history.” 
 
“I’ve admired Crystal’s drive, determination and knack for working with artists ever since our paths first crossed nearly 25 years ago,” said Kraft. “After establishing ShopKeeper Management in 2009, Crystal was the person I knew could help build this company; she joined in 2010 and has been invaluable. She has rightly earned this promotion through her tireless dedication, hard work and genuine passion for music, underscoring her unwavering commitment to both the artist and the craft. I can’t wait to see the significant impact she will continue to make in the ever-evolving landscape of artist management and the music industry.”
 
Additionally, Laura Spinelli has been promoted to Day-to-Day Manager for Miranda Lambert. She will also continue to serve the company’s roster in her role as Digital Marketing Manager. Honored on MusicRow’s 2025 Next Big Thing list, Spinelli’s nearly decade-long career at ShopKeeper establishes her as a leader in creating and launching groundbreaking marketing campaigns as well as executing multiple brand partnerships. Her expertise in digital strategy and content development has not only elevated fan engagement, it has also allowed for the integration of data-driven insights into ShopKeeper’s innovative approach to artist management.  
 
“Digital can no longer operate in a silo—it must be seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our work,” said Kraft. “Elevating Laura to Day-to-Day Manager, with her extensive digital expertise, ensures that a digital-first mindset remains at the core of everything we do.”  
 
ShopKeeper Management, headquartered in Nashville, is known for its strategic, creative and collaborative approach to artist management. With a roster that includes Miranda Lambert, Tenille Townes and Pistol Annies, the company has been instrumental in building award-winning careers and fostering entrepreneurial ventures such as Lambert’s Casa Rosa and Idyllwind. Through their promotions, both Dishmon and Spinelli embody the company’s commitment to mentorship and empowering the next generation of female music industry leaders.
 
In addition to Kraft, Dishmon and Spinelli, the ShopKeeper Management team also includes Graphic Designer Dara Foutch and Office Manager Chelsey Kucera.

L: Crystal Dishmon, Co-Manager of Miranda Lambert; R: Laura Spinelli, Day-to-Day Manager of Miranda Lambert | Photo Credit: Robert Chavers

PERTURBATOR - Signs With Nuclear Blast Records & Announces EU/UK Headline Tour For Winter 2025

Globally acclaimed dark-synth artist PERTURBATOR has announced that he has signed with Nuclear Blast Records for the release of his upcoming new album, which has officially been completed.

On his signing to Nuclear Blast, James Kent comments:

"Glad to finally announce that I’ll join forces with Nuclear Blast for future projects and even happier to tell you that I’ll hit the road again this November with my friends GOST and KAELAN MIKLA, it’s been way too long. I’ll give you some updates very soon"

Alongside the signing announcement, PERTURBATOR has also revealed the details of a UK & European headline tour for Winter 2025. The run of dates will feature the biggest venues that PERTURBATOR has ever headlined, and sees support from KÆLAN MIKLA and GOST.

Photo credit: Andy Julia

ABORTED - Release Video For New Single 'The Pain, Will Be Exquisite'

Today, extreme metal trailblazers and passionate horror aficionados ABORTED have unleashed a new stand-alone single called 'The Pain, Will Be Exquisite' upon the world. The song is an unreleased bonus track from the recording sessions of ABORTED's acclaimed most recent album, Vault Of Horrors (2024), and it's easily on par with its evil siblings that made the cut and ended up on the full-length. Fusing a variety of extreme metal subgenres, 'The Pain, Will Be Exquisite' is a unrelenting attack on the senses and will beat you into submission in typical ABORTED fashion with its ferocious groove and unexpected tempo changes.

LISTEN TO 'THE PAIN, WILL BE EXQUISITE':
https://aborted.bfan.link/tpwbe

Alongside the single, an eerie visualizer has been released, which you can watch below.

Catch ABORTED live on their extensive European headline tour SLASHING EUROPE in April and May 2025 with guests Crypta, The Zenith Passage & Organectomy. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!

ABORTED front man Sven de Caluwé commented:
"Maniax! It is with great horror that we present to you ‘The Pain, Will Be Exquisite’! Something we recorded during the "Vault of Horror" sessions and kept aside as a surprise. We hope you enjoy blasting it as much as we did. See you all on the road very soon!"

TERRIFYING NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2025
ABORTED
with Ingested, Peeling Flesh & Extermination Dismemberment

13.02.2025        Roseville, CA - Goldfield            
14.02.2025        Los Angeles, CA - 1720  
15.02.2025        San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick   
16.02.2025        Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar  
18.02.2025        Lubbock, TX - Jake's      
19.02.2025        Tulsa, OK - Vanguard
20.02.2025        Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
21.02.2025        Chicago, IL - Reggies - SOLD OUT
22.02.2025        Columbus, OH - King of Clubs
23.02.2025        Detroit, MI - The Shelter
25.02.2025        Toronto, ON - Axis
26.02.2025        Montreal, QC - Fairmount Theatre            
27.02.2025        Albany, NY - Empire Underground            
28.02.2025        Brooklyn, NY - Monarch             
01.03.2025        Worcester, MA - Palladium
02.03.2025        Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving        
04.03.2025        Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's            
05.03.2025        Baltimore, MD - Soundstage     
06.03.2025        Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819 
07.03.2025        Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Hell)            
08.03.2025        Tampa, FL - Orpheum
09.03.2025        Orlando, FL - The Abbey            
11.03.2025        Houston, TX - Scout Bar
12.03.2025        San Antonio, TX - The Rock Box
13.03.2025        Dallas, TX - Southside Music Hall            
14.03.2025        Albuquerque, NM          - Launchpad            
15.03.2025        Phoenix, AZ - Nile

TICKETS: www.goremageddon.be/tour

Face Yourself Drop Explosive New Single "Sideration"; Announce Signing With Sumerian Records

Modern Deathcore force Face Yourself are kicking off 2025 with a seismic statement. The band has released their ferocious new single “Sideration,” accompanied by a visually arresting official music video and announced their signing to Sumerian Records, a move that signals the next chapter in their rapid ascent. Listen to "Sideration" HERE and watch the official music video Below.

“Sideration” captures the essence of inner turmoil and the search for escape in a universe that feels both vast and isolating. A relentless dive into the psyche, the song bridges the gap between sheer brutality and lyrical vulnerability. Lyrically, “Sideration” confronts themes of despair, isolation, and the desire for release. The accompanying music video is a visual feast, blending dark imagery with visceral performance, perfectly capturing the emotional gravity of the track. Speaking on their new release the band shares

“‘Sideration’ is both a gateway and a foreshadowing of what’s to come. This track encapsulates everything Face Yourself stands for—Yasmine screaming her heart out, blast beats, aggressive guitars, and a breakdown that’s as crushing as it is cathartic. Thematically, the song explores the dreamlike state your mind creates to shield you from violent events, and the fight to wake up and reclaim control. It's about being half awake through this dream, trying to find your way out reflected in the lyrics at the beginning "trying to catch the light", and at the end of the song "I now see the light”.

To bring this vision to life, we curated a dream team: Joey Sturgis scientifically crafting the heaviest sounds, Max Moore editing our visuals, and now, we have Sumerian Records amplifying everything and ensuring its successful release. Together, we’ve created something that reflects our evolution—two years of DIY grit, 3 self-produced EP’s, 10 DIY music videos, a lot of reflection and funny reddit posts -  turned into something even more powerful. We are so excited to share this next chapter with you all. ‘Sideration’ is just the beginning

After two whirlwind years as an independent band, Face Yourself has now joined forces with globally renowned Sumerian Records, a label synonymous with pushing boundaries and cultivating some of the most innovative acts in heavy music. 

The band’s meteoric rise has been fueled by their relentless work ethic and raw talent. Since their debut in 2023, Face Yourself has released three EPs in quick succession, racked up 6 million streams and 1.5 million YouTube views, and landed a nomination for Breakthrough Band of the Year at Nik Nocturnal’s Heavy Music Awards. Their addition to the Chaos & Carnage 2024 spring tour further cemented their status as a rising powerhouse in the Deathcore scene. 

ABOUT FACE YOURSELF

A transcontinental Deathcore phenomenon, Face Yourself has redefined what it means to blend modern heaviness with old-school roots. Featuring members from New York, New Jersey, Colorado, and France, their unique sound is as diverse as their origins. Vocalist Yasmine Liverneaux brings her French influence and socially conscious themes into the mix, setting the band apart with an intensity and depth that’s rarely seen in the genre.

With their Myspace-era throwback riffs, drop-tuned breakdowns, and sheer relentlessness, Face Yourself have become a staple of the modern Deathcore era. Their ability to connect with fans worldwide and their tireless drive have made them a force to be reckoned with—and they’ve only just begun.

Wrath of Logarius Announce Debut Album 'Crown of Mortis'

Despite its fiery and contentious spirit, black metal can get stuck in its own ways. But while they emerged from a mystic scene that's familiar to the well-initiated, Wrath of Logarius aren't bound by black metal's strict sense of tradition.

The band's upcoming debut album officially announces a new realm for the subgenre: formless black metal.  Much like their notoriously hard-to-beat namesake, which approach they take in launching their attack is impossible to predict. But no matter what skeletal form they assume, one thing is clear: Crown of Mortis pronounces Wrath of Logarius as unflinching kings of black metal's new realm.

Crown of Mortis comes out April 4 on Season of Mist.

Watch the commanding video for the album's shape-shifting lead single "Keeper of the Spectral Legion".
Below:

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

Wrath of Logarius hail from the misty forests of Northern California, but it's fitting that whispers of their supremacy started by spreading through the digital underground. The band's introductory EP infected the world of extreme metal like a bloodborne virus.  

"To these ears, I hear Cascadian black metal mixed with a blackened form of tech death, with some stunningly beautiful melodic work",  New Noise wrote about Necrotic Assimilation. "All that is to say, good luck figuring out Wrath of Logarius, and that's the point".

On Crown of Mortis, the legend behind Wrath of Logarius has only grown. The album follows in the wake of the band's viral takeover; each song serves the larger narrative of an accursed king with its lead single rolling out the blood red carpet for his army of the dead.

"Ancient - Power - Cosmic - Legion", Noctifier growls during the song's punchy, bone-crushing chorus before his gutturals climb into throat-scraped agony.

Wrath of Logarius summons the full force of their signature formless style on "Keeper of the Spectral Legion". After another studio ritual at Rapture Recordings with producer Cody Fuentes, the band have leveled up in brute strength and hair-raising skill. Lord Marco's flying fingers still pound with technical precession while Urath and Vastador churn chunky death metal riffs into blackened reams of shredding melodic dissonance. 

With Crown of Mortis, Wrath of Logarius build on their throne of formless black metal. Though possessed by a mournful melody, "Long Dead the King" marches to Lord Marco's blistering blasts. The flays from his flying fingers are so precise in their pounding that they erode the mind. But while the band have leveled up in brute strength, the album also ups their chilling sense for atmosphere with hair-raising skill. With the curl of each blackened tendril, "Of the Void" embraces transfiguration by fire and ice. "Open the gates and let revision in", Noctifier beckons amidst swirling dissonance. "Slowly dismantle every part of you".   

Wrath of Logarius also encrust Crown of Mortis with deadly new jewels. Another woodland specter comes to join their ranks on "The Ethereal Mist". Beneath its slithering stomp emerges Vilhelm of Grima with freshly rotten snarls. "Lurker's Tomb" crashes down with knuckle-dragging riffs and brutal double bass kicks, but its trap is sprung by a solo that's treachery lies in its maze-like technicality. "The fear subsides for now I breathe again", Noctifier shrieks as the album's dread-inducing closer ascends into the astral plane.        

On Crown of Mortis, Wrath of Logarius bend black metal to fit their formless rule.   

Line-up
Noctifer - Vocals
Urath - Lead Guitars
Vastador - Guitars
Lord Marco - Drums
 
Recording Studio
Rapture Recordings, Hayward, CA, USA
 
Production Credits
Produced, Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Cody Fuentes at Rapture Recordings Studio

Cover Art
Sant V. Schreiber
 
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https://orcd.co/wrathoflogariuscrownofmortis


Booking Contact:
martyr.urath@gmail.com
 
Follow Wrath of Logarius
Bandcamp: https://wrathoflogarius.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrath_of_logarius/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/wrath-of-logarius/1712706210
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CHi92LvwVayTacWx3nsfa
 
Available Formats:
Digital Download
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12" Colored Vinyl Gatefold - Ichorous Red (Red and Black Marbled)

Tropic Gold Announce New EP + Share "HOLY HORROR" Video

Suffolk-via-Essex trio Tropic Gold will release their new EP, SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYHING, via UNFD on March 7 Pre-save it here.

Today, they share the video for the sexy and sleek track "Holy Horror."

Watch it below.

About the song, the band enthuses, "'HOLY HORROR' refers to someone you'd do anything for at your own expense, despite how they treat you and how it affects you, because you see them as such a holy being. No matter how bad this holy person treats you, you still like it, just because they're still there, and you take it from them to keep them around, without realizing how toxic it is for yourself."

Regarding the deeply personal EP, Tropic Gold siphoned every bit of emotion the members have experienced in recent times and parlayed it into these songs, saying, "SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYTHING had everything poured into it over some really difficult times — the name sums up what was, and has been, going through our heads. It's our most honest and vulnerable body of work, and hope that people hear it and connect so they understand they aren't alone with day to day instability of mental health, life uncertainty, and self-loathing."

Tropic Gold offer up a thoroughly modern and moody meld of alternative, metal, pop, and electronica, cajoling their passions for a dynamic culture pool of music and production styles into a single sonic petri dish. Though originally formed in 2019, the quartet have spent years in the lab, developing their sound and strong aesthetics behind the closed doors of a bespoke, self-built multi-media studio.

The Tropic Gold method is truly hands on, with guitarist Joshua Lee handling all production and recording duties, as well as diving into the weeds on their visual curation, manning the camera and edit suite as often as the production chair. 

SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYTHING follows their 2023-released What A Wonderful Experience EP via UNFD, which yielded for "Maniac," "ADRENALINE" and "DTTTH."

Pairing swathes of moody atmospherics with soaring, ear worm choruses, the band’s songs feel like they would be equally A Vibe™ pulsing across sticky, cramped dance floors as soaring atop airy arenas. Coming on like a new romantic Bring Me The Horizon or a post breakup Don Broco, who just discovered their parents copy of The Cure'sDisintegration or a 45rpm copy ofSing The Sorrow playing at 33rpm… tl;dr: Tropic Gold are as gloomy as they are catchy.  Sharing a sonic space with the likes of the aforementioned BMTH and Broco, PVRIS, (latter day) Architects, Caskets, Spiritbox's plaintive moments and even Enter Shikari (albeit on Valium), Tropic Gold are just getting started in figuring out how to weaponise their cocktail of slap and swag.

TROPIC GOLD ARE:
Jacob Parris — Vocals
Joshua Lee — Guitars + Programming
Amy Barnett — Drums

Tombstones In Their Eyes Mirror New 'Asylum Harbour' album out now via Kitten Robot Records 28 January 2025

After kicking off 2025 with a successful Los Angeles show, indie rock outfit Tombstones In Their Eyes offer up their latest fuzzed-out dish of bliss rock in 'Mirror', along with a fine positively-charged kaleidoscopic visual reel created by Italian multi-arts visionary Francesca Bonci.

'Mirror' highlights the latest 'Asylum Harbour' album from the LA-based psych-rock shoegaze collective, made up onf long-time members John Treanor (vocals & guitar), Stephen Striegel (drums), Courtney Davies (vocals) , Phil Cobb (guitar) and Paul Boutin (guitar), along with new band members Joel Wasko (bass) and Clea Cullen(vocals).

"I'd rather let listeners go where they want with the lyrics as I did write it without conscious thought by singing whatever came to mind (with some tweaks afterward). But in reading the lyrics after the fact, I can see that this song is more direct than most. From my standpoint, the song is about trusting your instincts and your awareness when dealing with love or friendship," says John Treanor.

"It's on it's way to be a happy song until you hit the chorus, with the lyric "I can see it in the gloom". I consider this one of the sleeper songs on the album for me because I didn't consider how much I loved it until after the record was complete. I love the harmonies on the choruses. The lead or melody line in the bridge by Paul Boutin is fantastic and even the verse vocal melody is cool (IMHO, of course)."

Named after a maritime phrase for a safe place to wait out a storm and released via Kitten Robot Records, 'Asylum Harbour' is about resurfacing in a new phase of healing following the pandemic. Produced and engineered by Paul Roessler (45 Grave, Twisted Roots, The Screamers, Nina Hagen), known for his work with Josie Cotton, Hayley and the Crushers and Gitane Demone, this record was co-produced by the band's frontman John Treanor and recorded at Kitten Robot Studios.

As a professional new media artist, Francesci Bonci has created videos for numerous artists, including The Brian Jonestown Massacre's Collin Hegna for his Federaleproject, The Dandy Warhols' Peter G. Holmström a.k.a. Pete International Airport and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell. Bonci is a visual champion, highlighting the triumph of color and light in her works and mixing captured photographic images and video with chromatic and luminous tapestries, often using vintage analog elements.

Bonci shares, "This was a very instinctive and emotional video. But this time, it's more abstract. I perceived and felt many deep things inside the song - like being in that room and seeing John’s soul entering and exiting that mirror. Though seemingly simple, there are a lot of layers one on top of the other, in which I sculpted the emotions that the song suggested to me. I used an analog processor that recreates the atmospheres of old VHS, with which i manipulated the images in a cathode ray tube tv".

'Asylum Harbour' follows the band's 'Sea of Sorrow' album, this new record seeing Treanor pull past the pain, numbness and chaos imbued in that previous offering.  Earlier, the band released 'Sweet as Pie', 'I'm Not Like That', 'In Your Eyes' and the supercharged 'I Like to Feel Good', its video oscillating between electrified stage performances and a chilled drive through LA, reflecting its lyrics about how one's inner strength and individuality can be a catalyst for positive change.

What began a decade ago as two childhood friends (Treanor in LA and James Cooper in NYC) swapping demos quickly grew into a full-fledged band with a healthy stream of expansive music, laced with fuzzed out psychedelic majesty. Writing and performing is Treanor's way to deal with anxiety and depression, to speak about a subject without being the centre of the conversation, and to express oneself in a subliminal way. TITE's music gazes into the universe as much as inward toward the soul.

'Asylum Harbour' is out now, available on CD and on snazzy red vinyl, as well as digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  

ALBUM CREDITS
John Treanor - vocals & guitar
Paul Boutin - guitar & backing vocals
Phil Cobb - guitar
Stephen Striegel - drums & percussion
Nic Nifoussi - bass
Courtney Davies - harmony & backing vocals
Paul Roessler - keyboards, harmony & backing vocals
David Murphy - Pedal Steel guitar on 'I'm Not Like That'
Recorded at Kitten Robot Studios in Los Angeles, CA
Produced and Engineered by Paul Roessler
Co-produced by John Treanor
Mastered by Alex DeYoung at DeYoung Masters
Digital album UPC 198595938096
CD catalog #KR20241-CD  (UPC 706091205507)
Vinyl album catalog #KR20241-LP (UPC 706091205514)
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 


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Caliban Announce New Album "Back From Hell" + Share Video for Title Track

For over two decades, CALIBAN have stood as one of the defining forces in metalcore.

With their upcoming album Back From Hell that is scheduled for a release April 25, 2025, the German band continues to evolve its sound while staying true to the intensity and emotion that has defined its career.

Led by founding members Andreas Dörner (vocals) and Marc Görtz (guitar), the band's current lineup includes new vocalist and bassist Iain Duncan, whose clean vocals, songwriting skills, and diverse perspective and experience bring a fresh dimension to their already powerful dynamic.

Complemented by longtime drummer Patrick Grün and guitarist Denis Schmidt, CALIBAN's formidable lineup is poised to deliver a relentless and emotionally charged experience that reaffirms their status as metalcore pioneers.

Following the success of their recent singles — "I Was a Happy Kid Once," "Echoes," and "Guilt Trip (feat. Mental Cruelty)"— CALIBAN are set to release their most ambitious work yet. Back From Hell explores themes of inner struggle, resilience, and catharsis, blending their signature crushing riffs and guttural vocals with atmospheric melodies and modern production.

CALIBAN are thrilled to reveal their new single and video, "Back From Hell" (Feat. The Browning), with singer Jonny McBee featured in the video that was directed by Mirko Witzki for Witzki Vision.

Watch it below.

The band comments: "'Back Fom Hell' is a declaration of survival. It's about facing your deepest fears and coming out stronger on the other side. This song reflects the struggle of rising from darkness, fighting your way back from rock bottom, and refusing to accept defeat. We wanted it to be a raw, aggressive anthem for anyone who's ever felt trapped but found the strength to break free."

The album is up for pre-order here.

CALIBAN ARE (L-R IN PHOTO ABOVE):
Iain Duncan — Bass + Vocals
Patrick Grün — Drums
Andreas Dörner — Vocals
Marc Görtz — Guitar
Denis Schmidt — Guitar

DYLAN SCHNEIDER’S “BETTER THAN YOU LEFT ME” LANDS AMONG THE MOST-ADDED RELEASES ON COUNTRY RADIO IMPACT DAY

Matching “the swagger of a seasoned vet with the raw energy of someone who’s still got something to prove” (Concert Addicts), Dylan Schneider - named an “Artist to Watch” by Pandora, Amazon Music, MusicRow, Taste of Country and more - today impacts country radio with his tantalizingly catchy single “Better Than You Left Me” via Wheelhouse Records. Securing 38 first-week stations, “Country Music’s Next Rising Star” (Billboard) claims one of this week’s most-added accolades. 

The brazen “Better Than You Left Me” puts the good in goodbye, as the highly infectious, soulful and vibe-inducing single lets an ex know he isn’t looking back. Produced by Zach Abend and written by Schneider, Lalo Guzman, Michael Tyler and Brett Tyler - the bright, easy-listening groove was featured on the rising star’s debut album, PUZZLED, that released late last year to critical acclaim.

Scoring huge opening slots on some of country music’s biggest tours in 2024 including Nate Smith’s “World On Fire” Tour, Kane Brown’s “In The Air” Tour, Luke Bryan’s “Mind of a Country Boy” Tour and Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Woke Up In A Dream” Tour - Schneider closed out his best year yet with his own 24-date headlining  “Bad Decisions” Tour that sold-out in almost every city. 

With no signs of slowing down and “a fanbase with a voracious appetite, Schneider’s star will only continue to rise” (Music Row), as the tenacious road warrior is gearing up for an even better 2025. 

Photo Credit: Spidey Smith

About Dylan Schneider:
One of Music Row’s most exciting new talents, with all the elements of a true rising star, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Dylan Schneider has grown a massive fanbase and critical acclaim, fusing Midwestern country grit with the energy of rock and modern pop. After building an engaged following on social media, Schneider arrived in Nashville at just 16 years old, releasing multiple building-block EPs and honing his craft on tour with Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Nate Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny and more. Earning “Artist to Watch” accolades from Pandora, Amazon Music and others, the 24 year old now boasts over 2 million social media followers and 428+ million on-demand career streams, with two RIAA-certified Gold records and a Top 5 hit as a songwriter (Dustin Lynch’s “Momma’s House”). Hailed by MusicRow as a “Next Big Thing,” Schneider released his long-awaited debut album Puzzled in late 2024. With 16 songs, all co-written or solely written by Schneider such as the autobiographical title track, the project also features fan-favorite anthems like the irresistible “Carhartt,” viral smashes “Bad Decisions” and “Ain’t Missin’ You” and his tantalizingly catchy radio single “Better Than You Left Me,” climbing the charts now. Looking ahead, the rising star continues to make energy in his live show an equal partner to his deeply personal tales of growth and getting by.

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Ed Williams Signs Publishing Agreement with Jody Williams Songs and Warner Chappell Music

Songwriter, producer and musician Ed Williams has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Jody Williams Songs (JWS) and Warner Chappell Music. Williams joins his father Jody Williams, founder of JWS, and his brother Driver Williams, who also writes for the company.
 
“I’m so fortunate to have the opportunity to do what I love alongside people I love,” shares Ed Williams. “The environment that Nina and Tenasie create for the JWS songwriters is aspirational. I’m so proud to have them, Warner Chappell and the rest of this publishing ‘family,’ if you will, in my corner.”
 
 “Ed Williams writes timeless country songs. His music is inventive and deeply imaginative—you never really know what kind of story he’s about to tell, but you can always count on it being expertly crafted,” adds Nina Fisher, JWS Senior Director, Creative. “Like all the Williams men, Ed has a deep respect for and knowledge of our genre. We’ve been looking forward to him being ready to dive in, and I’m thrilled that the time is finally here!”
 
Ed Williams previously worked for Sony/ATV Music Publishing in the creative department developing writers and producing artists. He also spent time in the creative departments at Bug Music and Crossfire 3. Most recently, he collaborated with fellow JWS writer Harper O’Neill to co-produce sides and co-write her next single, “My Love, My Love,” alongside O’Neill and JWS writer Jason Nix. The single is set for release Friday, January 31.
 
Jody Williams Songs (JWS) represents Jeremy Spillman, Harper O’Neill, Peytan Porter, Vince Gill, Driver Williams, Jason Nix, Ashley McBryde, Natalie Hemby, Andy Austin, Emily Ann Roberts and Ed Williams. JWS is a joint venture with Warner Chappell Music.

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BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of ASKA for the Digital Release of "Knight Strike" in 2025

BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of ASKA for digital release of "Knight Strike", to be released in 2025. ASKA - a veritable institution now in the world of underground metal - seek to continue their ascent and repave the paths and roadways that were suddenly halted during the worldwide pandemic. By all accounts, their new record, "Knight Strike", is poised to be the group's absolute finest moment.

George Call, Lead Vocals & Guitar in ASKA, talks about signing with BraveWords Records, "In ASKA we've long embraced the spirit of the underground and taken a very hands on approach to writing, recording and releasing our music. Like over-protective fathers with their young children, we've always been quite picky about whose hands we let our creations fall into. We vet the would-be surrogate caregivers; learn about them, look them over, get to know them and then gently pass our handiwork over to they, who in this case, are in a great position to help us get it to metal audiences around the world. This is why today, the band and I are pleased to announce that we have signed a deal with BraveWords Records that will help garner more exposure and attention for our latest, "Knight Strike" record. We know we have a world class record on our hands and undoubtedly, we feel that we'd like more people to discover it. This is why a partnership with BraveWords Records at this juncture makes a lot of sense to us. We look forward to a bright future in partnership with the label and deeply thank all of you that have stood by us so faithfully for so long.".

Giles Lavery BraveWords Records A&R on signing ASKA, "ASKA has for several decades now been releasing albums that can stand proudly next to some of the finest music Heavy Metal has to offer. I encourage any fan of this genre who hasn't already to go ahead and discover for themselves records such as "Avenger", "Absolute Power" or "Fire Eater". ASKA has now done it again with their latest album "Knight Strike". We here at BraveWords Records are excited to bring ASKA and this fine album to the label’s roster."
 

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About ASKA:
ASKA, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-based, long-running heavy metal band has, as the title they gave their 3rd international tour can attest, "been there, done that". And how! In 1992, just a short year after the release of the group's self-titled debut album, they began touring the world performing at military bases, embassies and satellite installations around the globe for the U.S. Dept. of Defense/USO entertainment services. For nine years the group maintained a steady course, playing for U.S & foreign military troops in well over 56 countries and territories globally before turning their focus to the civilian world. There, they promptly played festivals around America and Europe and furthered their exposure in no small way. From inception to present, ASKA released seven full length albums on both national and international labels. 

During the process, ASKA's triple-threat frontman/vocalist/guitarist, George Call, came to the attention of cult, US underground metal pioneers, Omen, where he was promptly recruited to take over the lead vocalist slot for three years while still maintaining his role in ASKA. When that association dissolved, George was immediately snatched up by former Atlantic Records/Metal Blade, Midwestern, MTV veterans, Banshee, where he's been front and center on the band's two newest top notch releases. While helming both bands after a fateful meeting at a festival performance with ASKA in Germany, Call, was further enlisted to join U.K. legendary, cult NWOBHM band, Cloven Hoof, where he proceeded to record and release three critically acclaimed, fan-favorite albums. ASKA drummer Danny White joined George on two of these endeavors while the band's long-serving bassist/vocalist, Keith Knight, engineered and recorded a high percentage of George's extra-curricular activity at his Knight Recording Studios, keeping the three working together even when it was outside of the band. 
 
About BraveWords Records:
BraveWords Records has released albums by Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr and future releases from Lillian Axe, Crimson Glory and ASKA.

There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.

With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.

For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!
 
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