Finnish Atmospheric Metal Heavyweights THE MAN-EATING TREE Return with New Single/Video "Seer" ​

After nearly a decade since their last full-length album, In The Absence Of Light, Finnish atmospheric metal outfit THE MAN-EATING TREE are back with the intense track "Seer". The highly anticipated new single is a dark and brooding return that promises to satisfy fans and newcomers alike.

"Seer" is the first taste of the band's forthcoming album, "Night Verses", which is set to be released on April 11th via Noble Demon. With a revamped lineup and a fresh sound, THE MAN-EATING TREE are ready to take on the next intense chapter in their history.

The band's signature blend of atmospheric beauty and heavy, crushing riffs is on full display in "Seer." The track delves deep into themes of fear and inner turmoil, with founding member Janne Markus commenting, "The song is about the endless struggle with one's own fears. Seers, who live in all of us. A seer, who draws his strength from the prevailing negativity."

The band adds: "We can’t wait to be able to finally share this first song with everyone, and fairly soon the whole album! 'Seer' is a direct, heavy, even angry song at the beginning of a new, just like the band itself at this point!"

The song is released alongside a brand new music video directed by Petri Marttinen and Kore Creative, which you can watch below:

THE MAN-EATING TREE's return comes with a renewed sense of purpose and a desire to push the boundaries of their sound. With a lineup featuring former and current members of legendary bands such as Ghost Brigade, Poisonblack, Mors Subita, Entwine and more, the band is poised to deliver their most powerful and dynamic album yet.

"This is not only the new gathering for old friends. This is a new musical direction, allowing the boundaries to be pushed wider and further. We are very much looking forward to presenting this to you", Janne Markus comments on the band's activation and new beginning.

"Night Verses" will be coming out on April 11 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

"Seer" Music Video credits:

Music video by: Petri Marttinen / Kore Creative

Production assistant: Johanna Pakarinen

THE MAN-EATING TREE are:
Manne Ikonen - vocals (ex-Ghost Brigade)
Janne Markus - guitar, vocals (Ex-Poisonblack, ex-The Abbey)
Sakke Paavola - guitar
Aksu Hanttu - drums (Ex-Entwine, Tuoni, S-Tool)
Mika "June" Junttila - bass (Mors Subita)

For More Information Please Visit:

 https://themaneatingtree.fi/
https://www.instagram.com/themaneatingtreeofficial

https://www.facebook.com/themaneatingtree/
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon  

RAVEN BLACK ANNOUNCE NEWEST ALBUM PREORDER "BLACK SONATA", FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO TITLED "FUCK YOU" DROPS 3.13.25

RAVEN BLACK is an American metal band originally founded in Los Angeles, California. Hailing as a “Dark Metal Carnival” The band has released 3 albums since 2016 and toured rigorously since, supporting acts such as Cradle of Filth, DevilDriver, Jinjer, Mushroomhead and Static-X. The band previously managed by The Oracle, (Dez Fafara of Coal Chamber and DevilDriver) and has worked exclusively with their producer Ulrich Wild (Grammy -nominated with works of Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones). 

The band is set to release their newest album in September 2025 , “BLACK SONATA” with first single “FUCK YOU” beginning

March 13, 2025 with several new singles and music videos to come, and their first live appearance of the year at Rock Fest 2025.

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MEET RAVEN BLACK

RAVEN BLACK are a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal - influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music - is the soundtrack to vocalistRaven’s duality, as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.

THE MUSIC

Taking from all their musical influences and mixing them

with all their favorite art, movies, ethnic background and life

experiences, every song is created to take their fans on a journey, an adventure and come out of it with new perspective and understanding. Some songs are melodic, some songs are dark, some songs are fun. Some songs are raging and psychotic, bull all the songs tell a story.

THE COMIC BOOK

A girl whose innocence was taken at a young age, overcoming her own demons, cursed by her predators, she discovers, she is half human half doll. The doll within is dark, she embraces her inner darkness and travels with her demons who protect her from the ones who seek to take her inner power. She is the key.

THE HELLACOPTERS - New Album "Overdriver" Out Today + Full Album Stream Available On Tube

The wait is over, today finally sees the release of Overdriver, the fantastic new album by high-energy rock'n'roll royalty, THE HELLACOPTERS, who are commemorating their 30th anniversary as a band with their ninth full-length.

The successor of their glowingly praised, chart-storming comeback album, Eyes of Oblivion, is filled to the brim with roaring guitars and earth-shattering grooves, fist-raising energy, and anthemic choruses, while keeping the variety richer than ever before. 

Singles such as 'Leave A Mark', and the instant hits '(I Don't Wanna Be) Just A Memory' and 'Do You Feel Normal' have only shown a small part of the stylistic range you can find on Overdriver. With fast-paced bangers like 'Wrong Face On' and 'Faraway Looks' THE HELLACOPTERS even nod to their early days. 

In celebration of its release day, a full album stream of Overdriver is now available on YouTube. Go check it out below and turn the volume all the way up!

THE HELLACOPTERS will play a couple of release shows in Sweden, Finland, and Norway, most of which are already sold out. Their guests will be the Swedish rock band Spiders. More headline shows in Germany and Denmark with support by legendary US rock'n'roll heroes Supersuckers will follow in April, as well as a few selected summer festival shows later in the year. Get your tickets now as they're moving fast! Please scroll to the bottom for all confirmed live dates.

PURCHASE / STREAM THE ALBUM OVERDRIVER:
https://hellacopters.bfan.link/odlp

THE HELLACOPTERS - OVERDRIVER (OFFICIAL ALBUM STREAM) Below.

AVAILABLE FORMATS:

You canpurchase Overdriver on LP as well as CD. On top of the regular editions, there's a Ltd. Digipak, incl. a patch, and a Ltd. Deluxe LP with a bonus 12''. Both special products contain two bonus tracks.

- Ltd Edition Digipak CD /w Patch & 2 Bonus Tracks * (3.500)

- Ltd. Deluxe LP (Apricot & Black Marbled)
  + Bonus Maxi 12'' * (via NB Mailorder & band store US) (1.200)

- Ltd. Deluxe LP (Magenta Transparent)
  + Bonus Maxi 12'' * (only via band store EU) (1.000)

       * Bonus Tracks: Wild Night (Van Morrison Cover), What's Going On? (Al Stewart Cover)

ABOUT THE HELLACOPTERS

Less than three years after their triumphant, chart-storming comeback record, Eyes Of Oblivion, which entered at #1 in their home country, at #3 in Germany, and on #6 in Finland, Sweden's most consistently great rock outfit is back with another banger of an album called Overdriver, due out on January 31st, 2025.

In the meantime, THE HELLACOPTERS have celebrated their triumphant return by playing a show with the mighty Iron Maiden in Gothenburg in July 2022, and gigs with Ghost in Germany in June 2023, apart from their own string of headline shows throughout Europe. Eager to keep the rock flowing, February 16th, 2024 saw THE HELLACOPTERS release not one, but two stunning versions of their classic Grande Rock album, which was originally released in 1999. Grande Rock Revisited included a remastered original version and a remixed and partially re-recorded version as a companion piece, showing how the album could have sounded in a parallel universe with guitarist Dregen being in the band at the time. After making rock grande again, the group set sights on new material, debuting the phenomenal single 'Stay With You'  in May 2024 and releasing it as a limited 7inch via Lightning Records.

Their ninth full-length Overdriver was recorded at Strawberry Studio & The Honk Palace and is the first HELLACOPTERS album entirely produced by Nicke Andersson. As you might expect from a HELLACOPTERS album it's filled to the brim with roaring guitars and earth-shattering grooves, fist-raising energy, and anthemic choruses, while keeping the variety richer than ever before. The striking cover for Overdriver was created by German illustrator Max Löffler.

THE HELLACOPTERS ONLINE:
https://linktr.ee/thehellacopters

Swedish Retro Rockers SPIDERS Release New Single "Mess With My Emotions" + Music Video

The wait is almost over. Swedish retro rock sensation SPIDERS are back with a bang, releasing their latest single, "Mess With My Emotions", as the final teaser before their highly anticipated new album, 'Sharp Objects', sees the light of day on February 14th via Wild Kingdom/Sound Pollution. In addition, the single arrives with an eye-catching music video that matches the track's intensity, available to view below.

True to the band’s signature style, "Mess With My Emotions" fuses nostalgic seventies vibes with a fresh, modern edge. The track showcases an electric interplay between John Hoyles' masterful guitar work and the powerhouse vocals of Ann-Sofie Hoyles. Together, they create a sound that’s both deeply rooted in classic rock and unmistakably relevant for today’s music scene. 

Hoyles shares her thoughts on the single:

“Our time is precious, our emotions are sacred, and there's a fine line between happiness and madness. No one is a total master of their own universe, so take care of your own mind and thoughts, and don't mess up anybody's emotions.”

Watch the Video for "Mess With My Emotions" Below.

"Mess With My Emotions" is now available on all major streaming platforms. Mark your calendars for the release of 'Sharp Objects' on February 14th, and prepare to experience SPIDERS like never before!

Pre-Save 'Sharp Objects' HERE

UK electronic duo Dragon Welding shares 'We Dance Among You', an uptempo tale of planetary decline

UK electronic-synthpop duo Dragon Welding presents their latest single 'We Dance Among You', the second offering from their forthcoming album 'The Naughty Step', out February 28 via Dimple Discs. 

Dragon Welding is an anagram of Andrew Golding, perhaps best known as co-founder and guitarist of Essex-based indie noise-pop legends The Wolfhounds. He shares, "The theme here is how climate change denial has elevated ignorance to ridiculous levels. ‘Drill Baby, Drill’. The next generations of people will look back at our generation in absolute horror. It’s about those hiding amongst us in plain sight. Profit over the planet every time with a complete disregard for the next generations...

We have failed to engage society
Leaving clues for the future to guess
Agendas built on real anxieties
Elvis left the building in a terrible mess

This insanity is perfectly captured in a dynamic 'stop-start' animation, created by award- winning graphic artist Andy Royston, who also designed the album's cover.

For this album, Golding is joined by vocalist Nik Cockshott (formerly of leftfield indie rockers The Spores and The Keatons). In late 2024, the duo shared the album's first single ‘Up And Away’, a clarion call to a dozing generation, released as a 3-track offering. Initially joining Golding for a one-off show in 2023, Cockshott and Golding soon began working together on new material, resulting in the 2024 single 'These Are Dangerous Times', a radical electronic reworking of Dragon Welding's debut release five years prior, essentially marking Dragon Welding's rebirth as a group.

After debuting in 2019 with a well-received eclectic eponymous album, Dragon Welding released the all-instrumental 'Lights Behind The Eyes’ (2021) and then ‘Fictionary’ (2023), which featured guest appearances by Anthony Chapman of Collapsed Lung and Alice Golding of The Othyrs.

With a consistent voice, a solid focus on idiosyncratic and, at times, dark electronic backing, augmented by an increasing plethora of obtuse instrumentation, unpretentious ecologically and socially-relevant lyrics, this incarnation of Dragon Welding is ready to present their new material. The new album continues DW's tradition of blending clever guitar with mischievous sonic and rhythmic manipulations.

“Dragon Welding is very much about following the noise and seeing where it goes. We never deliberately set out to create a particular sound but, for these songs, I was trying to ensure that my contributions on guitar were overlaid onto the sparsity of the sound. I deliberately left gaps in the canvas to fill out later once the music had dried," says Andrew Golding.

"It is an expansion of the Dragon Welding sound of the previous albums. Having Nik sing on all the tracks gave me an impetus to focus on the lyrics and music, letting him interpret them in his own way. It’s very much ‘80s electronica meets glam rock via paranoia.”

'We Dance Among You' is out now via Bandcamp.  'The Naughty Step' album, set for release on February 28, is now available for pre-order. Vinyl and CDs will be available from Rough Trade, Amazon and Resident Records.

On March 1, Dragon Welding's album launch show will take place at Betsey Trotwood in London, along with krautrock-folkrock outfit (and label-mates) The Othyrs.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics - Andrew Golding
Vocals - Nik Cockshott
Guitars and programming – Andrew Golding
Mixed by Ant Chapman and Andrew Golding
Mastered by Ant Chapman
Recorded in London and Manchester 2023-2024
Cover design and videos by Andy Royston
Images by Andy Royston and Helen Golding
Album released via Dimple Discs
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Floya Share Video For New Single - "CLOUD9"

Following the debut album Yume, FLOYA embark on one final journey through the dreamlike world they've crafted — before setting course for new sonic frontiers.

"CLOUD9" is the explosive send-off, an adrenaline-fueled fusion of rock, hyperpop, and drum and bass/jungle that pushes the band's dynamic range to new heights.

Driven by pulsating electronic beats, "CLOUD9" bridges the ethereal soundscapes of Yume with the raw intensity of what's to come. Lyrically, the song is a moment of clarity—"I see you, I know who you are, but you’re not even in my orbit anymore." It's a euphoric rush— both a celebration and a transition — announcing a more grounded chapter in FLOYA's evolution.

The music video, filmed in Tokyo and Osaka, captures this shift. Neon-lit streets and vast cityscapes provide the perfect setting for a track that’s all about moving forward without looking back.

Watch the video Below.

Stream the song here.

Aviana Share Video For New Single - "STORM ABLAZE"

Swedish metalcore band Aviana are back with a vengeance, delivering an electrifying new single — "STORM ABLAZE." Known for their intense soundscapes and relentless energy, Aviana continue to push boundaries, further solidifying their place amongst modern metalcore.

Following the success of their 2022 album Corporation, which has amassed over 32 million streams on Spotify, Aviana prove once again why they a formidable act.

"STORM ABLAZE" showcases a thunderous blend of crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and unrelenting intensity, elevating their sonic identity to even greater heights.

Stream "STORM ABLAZE" now and witness the next chapter of Aviana’s unrelenting ascent.

Watch the video Below.

Stream the song here.

AVIANA ON TOUR:
SUPPORTING MAKE THEM SUFFER:
2/20 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
2/21 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
2/22 — Detroit, MI — St Andrews Hall
2/23 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
2/25 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
2/26 — Toronto, ON — Opera House 
2/27 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theater
2/28 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
3/01 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater
3/02 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry
3/04 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
3/05 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
3/07 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
3/08 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
3/09 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
3/10 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade (HELL)
3/12 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
3/14 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
3/15 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
3/16 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
3/18 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey
3/19 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theater
3/20 — Los Angeles, CA — Echoplex
3/21 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory
3/23 — Roseville, CA — Goldfields
3/24 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
3/26 — Vancouver, BC — The Pearl
3/27 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
3/29 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
3/30 — Denver, CO — Gothic Theater 

God Complex Announce New EP "He Watches in Silence" + Share Video for "Depraved Idol"

GOD COMPLEX have announced the details of their upcoming EP, He Watches In Silence, to be released on February 21 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order and pre-save the EP here.

To coincide with the announcement, the band have released the video for their caustic new single "Depraved Idol."

Watch the video below.

On their new EP, the band comments, "We're incredibly proud of this EP and we're thrilled for people to finally hear it. As a comeback effort, we felt it was important to do things differently, so we deliberately avoided lengthy pre-production and allowed small variations in the recordings to embrace the mess and chaos that sit at the heart of our sound. We wanted to create something more refined and savage than anything we've previously attempted."
 
God Complex continue, "The metaphor most people use to describe rebirth is the phoenix or a change of seasons but a more accurate image for this EP is a cornered animal. Something a bit feral with its drive to sustain itself untethered from restraint."

In regards to "Depraved Idol," the band states, "The title of the first single ('Salt and Ash') evokes what is left behind when everything has been destroyed — but we were also interested in exploring rebirth imagery in the idol of The Green Man. He's almost never depicted as a god demanding sacrifice, so our imagining is one where the renewal he symbolizes can only be attained through suffering and loss — a 'Depraved Idol.'"

GOD COMPLEX ARE:
Danny Skarratts — Guitars
Harry Rule — Vocals
James Lyon — Drums
Kyle Holt — Guitars + Vocals
Luke Lomas — Guitars
Sam Morris — Bass

EPICA Announce New Album "Aspiral" + Share Video For New Single "Cross The Divide"

Symphonic metal titans EPICA are excited to announce that their ninth studio album Aspiral, out on April 11. 

The album title is derived from the eponymous bronze sculpture made by Polish sculptor and painter Stanisław Szukalski back in 1965 and stands for renewal and inspiration — key words that define Epica in 2025. In Szukalski's work, every detail is a piece of art on its own and there's always more to the story than you initially think. The band saw this as the perfect analogy for the creation of this ninth album: Each song stands on its own with a distinctive vibe and meaning, while together they enforce each other into a monumental effort. 

The album, featuring stunning cover artwork by Hedi Xandt (Rammstein, Ghost, Parkway Drive), is now available for pre-order in the below mentioned formats. The special editions even include the BluRay and audio recordings of the full monumental "Symphonic Synergy" performance in Amsterdam that the band recorded in 2024, with an orchestra and choir.

Recorded once again at Sandlane Studios and expertly mixed and produced by Joost van den Broek, Aspiral boasts 11 new tracks.

If you want to get another appetizer of the new tracks, you can check out the band's music video for the up-tempo anthem "Cross The Divide," directed by Kunststoff below.

'00s Faves Dry Kill Logic Return With New Shows + New Single On Deck for 2025

'00s metal faves DRY KILL LOGIC are gearing up for what looks to be quite a busy year in 2025.

The band will drop the new single "Now You Belong With the Dead," produced by Greg Thomas (End, Shai Hulud, Misery Signals). It will arrive on May 2. Watch this space for more details!

In the meantime, however, Dry Kill Logic have announced several upcoming live appearances at major rock festivals.

They will take the stage at Welcome to Rockville (Daytona Beach, Florida), RockFest (Cadott, Wisconsin), and INKCARCERATION (Manfield, OH) this spring and summer. 

There is also a headline show on deck at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey, set for June 14 and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's The Dead & Dreaming release. Get tickets here. 

"We're stoked to announce our first headline show in the U.S. since '05, and looking forward to playing some new songs, some of the classics and maybe even some rare stuff," states singer Cliff Rigano. "Hope to see you there!"

All upcoming dates are below.

DRY KILL LOGIC LIVE:
5/18 — Welcome to Rockville — Daytona, FL
6/14 — Dingbatz — Clifton, NJ
7/17 —  RockFest — Cadott, WI
7/19 —  Inkcarceration — Mansfield, OH

ABOUT DRY KILL LOGIC:
Formed in late 1994, Dry Kill Logic quickly established themselves as a force in the heavy music scene. Under their initial moniker of Hinge, the band garnered a dedicated fanbase with their aggressive sound and straightforward lyrics.  Produced by Eddie Wohl (Primer 55, Ill Nino) and Rob Caggiano (Anthrax, Volbeat, Cradle of Filth), their 2001 debut album The Darker Side of Nonsense was an essential part of the alternative metal landscape, with tracks like "Nightmare" and "Rot" still echoing in the memories of fans worldwide. The band built their live show on worldwide tours and festivals alongside Fear Factory, Slayer, Killswitch Engage, Spineshank, Mastodon, and many more.
 
In 2002, the band parted ways with Roadrunner Records and was joined by guitarist Jason Bozzi who took the band's signature sound to the next level.  Once again with Wohl and Caggiano at the helm, the band released their sophomore album The Dead and Dreaming on Repossession Records in the US and SPV Records globally. Seamlessly traversing the lines of metalcore, post — hardcore and alternative metal the band stretched their wings, embracing melody, dynamics and more complex songwriting. Tracks like "Paper Tiger," "200 Years," "Neither Here nor Missed," and "With Deepest Regrets…" showcases the depth and character of the new lineup, as well as a newfound live ferocity after years of nonstop touring. Co-headline U.S. tours with Nonpoint, Drowning Pool, and Hed PE followed, along with a slot on the inaugural 2005 Gigantour featuring Megadeth, Dream Theater, and many others. The band wound down the album cycle with a run of headline shows in the U.S. and shows supporting Disturbed and Corrosion of Conformity.
 
In 2006, the group was joined by bassist Brendan Kane (100 Demons, A Thousand Falling Skies) and released both their live DVD The Magellan Complex and their third album, Of Vengeance and Violence. Produced by Wohl and Caggiano and mixed by legendary engineer Paul Orofino (Blue Oyster Cult, Bleeding Through, Ahmad Jamal), the band again evolved, pushing the limits of metalcore aggression with songs like "My Dying Heart," "Dead Mans Eyes," and "Boneyard." It was at this time the band found itself as a headline act across Europe, returning twice in the year due to demand. The band also played its first shows in Australia as support for Fear Factory and DevilDriver.
 
Following a series of challenges within the ever-evolving dynamics of the music industry, the band went on hiatus in 2007. Despite sporadic rumors of a reunion, Dry Kill Logic remained silent, with fans wondering if they'd ever see the band return to the stage.
 
In 2018, the group surprised their fans by releasing "Vices," the ferocious first single from the group in 13 years. Produced by Greg Thomas (End, Misery Signals, Shai Hulud), the track was celebrated by fans worldwide as a triumphant return to form. In 2020, the band worked with Thomas and released "Don't See Ghosts," a hauntingly relentless track filled with the group's signature guitar work and pummeling breakdowns.  
 
In 2025, Dry Kill Logic plan to unveil their new single and music video capturing the dark energy of the music. The song blends their signature explosive riffs with atmospheric acoustic elements, creating an aggressive yet melodic experience.  It's a declaration of intent — a bridge from the band's past to a bold future.
 
31 years after their inception, the best is yet to come. 

Novelists Release "All For Nothing" + Announce New Album "CODA"

French metal band NOVELISTS boldly stand their ground as one of the metal scene's most vibrant and diverse bands with their new single "All For Nothing," which coincides with the announcement of their upcoming album "CODA." The album is set to release on May 9, 2025 through the new record label, ACKOR Music, created by members of LANDMVRKS and NOVELISTS.

Watch Below.

Pre-save the album here.

When asked about the single, Novelists say, "'All For Nothing' is the second single from our upcoming album CODA. The song showcases a different style and emotional range compared to our first single releases, 'Coda' and 'K.O.' This shift was a deliberate choice to avoid sticking to a formula, with each single telling a unique story. With the release of this new track, we also announce that their fifth studio album, CODA, will be released on May 16th, 2025, via ACKOR Music."

ABOUT NOVELISTS:
Novelists are a female-fronted French metal band that has taken the global metalcore scene by storm with their unique blend of progressive and melodic elements. 

With a sound that defies boundaries, Novelists has carved out a distinct identity on the global metalcore stage, blending technical mastery with atmospheric depth and emotional resonance. Originally from Paris, the band has become known for genre-bending tracks like "Okapi" and "Prisoner," which fuse progressive metal, post-rock, and ambient influences into a style that's as intense as it is introspective.

Their exceptional musicianship is a defining characteristic, with intricate guitar work and progressive structures, particularly in Pierre Danel's and Florestan Durand's precise, virtuosic guitar solos. 

Their focus on technical detail and thoughtful song construction adds layers to their music that few bands in the genre achieve.

The band’s recent addition — Camille Contreras as lead vocalist has brought fresh energy and innovation to their sound, propelling Novelists in exciting new directions while staying true to their core identity. Currently on a world tour, including stops in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America supporting bands like NORTHLANE, PERIPHERY, TESSERACT, ERRA, and set to reach more audiences worldwide over the next seven months, Novelists are proving their commitment to connecting with fans across continents.

Known for intense and immersive live performances, Novelists deliver high-energy shows that showcase their technical prowess and emotional depth, creating a must-see experience. Their commitment to forward-thinking sound production further enhances their recordings and live shows, utilising modern audio techniques to craft an enveloping, multi-dimensional sonic landscape.

With a new album on the horizon and a lineup brimming with passion and innovation, Novelists continue to evolve, promising their fans a future filled with boundary-breaking sounds and authentic connections.

The Plot In You Release New Live Video For "Been Here Before" (via Fearless Records)

After wrapping up a momentous 2024 with a sold-out US headlining run and sold-out shows in Latin America, The Plot In You are kicking off the new year with a live performance video of their track "Been Here Before" (via Fearless Records). The video comes two weeks before their North American headliner beginning on Valentine's Day in Royal Oak, Michigan, with Holding Absence, Boundaries and ACRES as support. Speaking about today's news, vocalist Landon Tewers shared:

"We’re thrilled to be heading out on tour this winter with our friends Holding Absence, Boundaries, and ACRES. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the live video for our track "Been Here Before". This song marked the first time I drew inspiration from pop-punk artists, exploring themes of relationships and the push-and-pull dynamics of standing by someone during challenging times."

The band will also be performing at this year's Upheaval Festival and Inkcarceration 2025 on Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th respectively. Dates on the US headliner are already selling out, so be sure to grab your tickets at the link here before they're all gone. Watch "Been Here Before (Live)" at the link here or below, and be sure to stay tuned for more The Plot In You news coming soon.

The Plot In You North America Headliner with Holding Absence, Boundaries + ACRES:

Feb 14 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theater - Low Tickets

Feb 15 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre - Low Tickets

Feb 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theater

Feb 18 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theater (Sold Out)

Feb 19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot (Sold Out)

Feb 21 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades (Sold Out)

Feb 22 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (Sold Out)

Feb 23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Fonda Theater

Feb 25 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

Feb 26 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

Feb 28 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

March 1 - Dallas, TX - Studio @ The Factory (Sold Out)

March 2 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

March 4 - Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom

March 5 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

March 7 - Columbia, SC @ The Senate

March 8 - Richmond, VA @ The National 

March 9 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage (Sold Out)

March 11 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall - Low Tickets

March 12 - Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre (Sold Out)

March 14 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium

March 15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer (Sold Out)

March 16 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall

Upheaval Festival

July 18 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Belknap Park

Inkcarceration 2025

July 19 - Mansfield, OH @ The Ohio State Reformatory

During 2023, The Plot In You kickstarted a new era with 'Vol. 1' with “Divide”, having generated 19 million Spotify streams and counting followed by “Left Behind”, exploding to the tune of 46.7 million Spotify streams with no signs of slowing down. Upon the arrival of “Forgotten”, Revolver praised it among the “6 Best New Songs Right Now”. The Plot In You's 'Vol. 2' EP is a powerful showcase of the band's evolution, blending raw emotion with polished musicality, and stands as a testament to the band's growth and artistic maturity, captivating listeners with its intense yet introspective narratives with tracks “Closure”, “Don’t Look Away”, and “All That I Can Give” further solidifying their place as one of the genre's most compelling acts.

THE WILDHEARTS Release New Single "Troubadour Moon" from Forthcoming Studio Album ‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts’

THE WiLDHEARTS release a brand new single, "Troubadour Moon," from their forthcoming studio album, ‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts’, out on March 7th via Snakefarm.

The uplifting "Troubadour Moon" is an explosion of anthemic goodness and packs a melodic punch, watch the new music video below!

Ginger Wildheart comments:

“I was reading an interview with a well-known musician recently, and he was talking about how there aren’t any troubadours anymore – people who play music purely for the love of it. I thought it was an interesting observation, so I’ve addressed it here, along with the idea of being yourself and not being swayed by trend or fashion by the latest thing. If you allow that to happen, there’s the danger that you’ll always be one step behind or in someone else’s shadow…”

Dante Bonutto of Snakefarm adds:

“With the new ‘Satanic Rites…’ album reflecting both the spirit and the energy of the classic ‘Earth vs…’ debut, both musically and visually, it made sense for the video for ‘Troubadour Moon’ to contain a host of references – some very subtle and obscure – to the glorious early days of the band.

"Plus, acknowledging the past in this way will hopefully put a smile on the faces of longstanding fans, and underline the fact that those creating the videos, the artwork and the photos, all of the imagery, are true fans of the band with a passion for detail. And if anyone knows why there’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it nod to former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan in the clip, then you really are a serious fan! Please take a bow!”

Check out the Official Video for "Troubadour Moon" Below.

The creatively brilliant Ginger Wildheart is arguably amongst the UK’s best and most prolific songwriters, and his band, THE WILDHEARTS, recently signed a worldwide deal with Snakefarm / Integral.

"The songs on ‘Satanic Rites…’ were written during a period of transition, from extremely negative to positive,” reflects Ginger. “I realised how much control I have over my mental health, and the songs came from that understanding. There’s everything here – catchy choruses, proper fuck-off riffs, anger, frustration, acceptance and revelation, with plenty of insane detours. The album starts pessimistic and ends up like ‘Ah, so I CAN turn my life around?’ It’s a hard rock album for people who love hard rock!”

‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts,’ their 11th studio album, was produced by Jim Pinder(Bring Me The Horizon, While She Sleeps, Bullet For My Valentine) and mixed by Jim Pinder & Carl Bown (Trivium, Machine Head, While She Sleeps, Bullet For My Valentine, Bring Me The Horizon) and the record is conceived as a belated follow-up to their classic debut, ‘Earth vs The Wildhearts’ (1993).

Along with the singles, "Failure Is The Mother Of Success" and "Troubadour Moon,"the album features a further eight tracks, including glam stomper "I’ll Be Your Monster" (featuring Shining / Emperor member Jørgen Munkeby on guest saxophone).

Pre-Save 'Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts' HERE

‘Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts’ will be available on coloured vinyl LP, CD (with exclusive bonus track), and cassette. The LP & CD formats contain lyrics hand-written by Ginger, a painting by Ginger, plus other Ginger-related graphics.

HANABIE. Release New Track "Tasty Survivor" (via Sony Music Japan) Featured On 'Momentarily Lily' Anime Streaming Now on Crunchyroll

Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. are kicking off 2025 deliciously with their new track "Tasty Survivor"(via Sony Music Japan). Today's release is the featured ending theme song for the new anime series 'Momentarily Lily' streaming now on Crunchyroll, with an official music video coming soon. Speaking about the track, vocalist Yukina commented:

"This is our very first tie-in with an anime, and we wrote this track specifically for it! The song reflects the world and characters of Momentary Lily while also capturing the essence of our band life. From the intense “eat or be eaten” vibe of live band battles to the exhilarating build-up toward the chorus, it mirrors the way we warm up for a live show and the anticipation of listeners heading to the venue.

We hope this song becomes a source of energy for everyone living their lives to the fullest all over the world."

Guitarist and vocalist Matsuri shared:

"For our first-ever anime tie-in, we focused on blending the world of Momentary Lily with HANABIE.'s unique style. The result is a track that’s bold and straight-forward, yet carries a touch of fragility. The intensity of the intro, in particular, was inspired by the anime’s battle scenes, so we’d love it if you pay close attention to every detail. There were so many connections between HANABIE. and the characters of Momentary Lily, and we poured all those emotions into the lyrics.We hope you enjoy every aspect of the song, from the lyrics to the music, down to the smallest nuances!"

Bassist Hetsu added:

"This is HANABIE.’s long-awaited anime tie-in song!

We expressed the story of the girls in the anime in true HANABIE. style—it's pop, fast-paced, and features an incredibly catchy chorus that perfectly matches the battle scenes. We think it’s going to be addictively fun!

The bass line is also super catchy and intense, so make sure to pay attention to that as well.

We hope you’ll enjoy the song together with the anime! ♪"

HANABIE. drummer Chika also commented:

"This is our first-ever anime tie-in, and we had the honor of creating the opening theme for Momentary Lily. While keeping the anime in mind, we also made sure to stay true to HANABIE.'s signature style.

One of the key highlights in the drums is right before the first chorus—a section where the kick drum is hit eight times in a row. It’s a small but powerful detail, inspired by the dynamic and intense battle scenes, as if representing a flurry of attacks.

Just like the anime, this track is full of highs and lows, and we hope it gets your heart racing with excitement as you listen!"

Prior to today, the quartet released their banger "Ito Okashi My Type" from their new EP 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' available now on all streaming platforms, and announced a massive North American co-headlining run with alternative artist Kim Dracula beginning in March 2025. The band has also just announced their EU/UK Fall headlining tour beginning in late October. Stream "Tasty Survivor" here or  below, listen to 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' here, and get your tickets at the link here before it's too late.

KIM DRACULA AND HANABIE. 2025 TOUR DATES:

Wed Mar 05 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS *+

Thu Mar 06 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall *+

Sat Mar 08 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis Presented By Affinity Plus *+

Tue Mar 11 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Chicago *+

Wed Mar 12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre *+

Thu Mar 14 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live *+

Fri Mar 15 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place *+

Sat Mar 16 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount *+

Sun Mar 17 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring *+

Tues Mar 19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa *+^

Thu Mar 20 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz *+

Sat Mar 22 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Orlando *+

Sun Mar 23 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre *+

Tue Mar 25 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works *+

Wed Mar 26 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant *+

Sat Mar 29 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas *+

Sun Mar 30 - Austin, TX - Emo's Austin *+

Wed Apr 02 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot *+

Thu Apr 03 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall *+

Sat Apr 05 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Anaheim *+

Sun Apr 06 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren *+

Wed Apr 09 - Seattle, WA - Neptune Theatre *

Thu Apr 10 - Portland, OR - McMenamins Crystal Ballroom *

Sat Apr 12 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades *

*With Kaonashi

+With Crystal Lake

^Non-Live Nation Date

About HANABIE.

HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSU came together for a high school club activity. With the addition of CHIKA in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image—their sound is a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, capturing fans at home and abroad. Their hit single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has amassed over 8.6 million views on YouTube and 5.1 million views on TikTok.

In December 2024, HANABIE. released their latest EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, further showcasing their dynamic range and signature style. 

2023 marked the beginning of their overseas ventures, and in August 2024, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage.

HANABIE. is:

Yukina

Matsuri

Hettsu

Chika

MIKE PORTNOY: "IT WAS LIKE SEEING YOUR WIFE WITH HER NEW HUSBAND."

The returning drumming legend with prog metal titans Dream Theater tells Rock Candy Magazine about his time away from the band and why it feels right to be back in the fold.

“It was a longing to come home, to be with family. The two Johns [Petrucci and Myung] and I started together when we were teenagers, and now here we are creeping up on 60. It goes way deeper than coming back to a band.”

The release of the band's sixteenth studio album, ‘Parasomnia’, finds the friends out on the road and taking their peerless brand of razor-sharp melodic metal to their expectant fans. The band had much success with previous drummer Mike Mangini behind the kit, but Mike Portnoy's reappearance has scratched an itch for many die-hard followers. Mike is very aware of the fans and feels the weight of trying to live up to expectations.

“We just have to write for ourselves and make ourselves happy. Dream Theater fans are so rabid, and so opinionated, and so passionate that there's no way we can please everybody... I really care about our fans. I've spent my whole career trying to model everything I do for them because I relate to them as much as anybody. The hardest thing for me is to keep an eye on that, but also look away from it and please ourselves first and foremost. There's a balance somewhere, though, and hopefully we're striking it.”

You can read our exclusive Mike Portnoy interview, as well as the interviews with all the members of Dream Theater in issue 48 of Rock Candy Magazine, together with in-depth stories and interviews with Ian Gillan, Steve Vai, Pantera and Anthrax's Charlie Benante,Teaze, TKO and more. For more details visit: www.rockcandymag.com

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Rock Candy Mag is a 100-page, full-colour bi-monthly rock mag, created in the UK. It covers the sights, sounds and smells from the greatest era in hard rock music, the ’70s and ’80s. The brainchild of: respected UK rock journalists Derek Oliver, Howard Johnson and Malcolm Dome – all frontline writers for the legendary Kerrang! magazine in the golden era.

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Thornhill Unleash New Era ‘BODIES’ + Drop Explosive Single ‘Silver Swarm’ + Announce First-Ever US Headline Tour!"

Australia’s genre-defying heavyweights Thornhill are back with their most ambitious chapter yet. The band has announced their third studio album, ‘BODIES,’ set for release on April 4th, 2025, via UNFD. Following the success of their recent single “nerv,” Thornhill continue to break boundaries with the release of their blistering new track “Silver Swarm,” accompanied by an intense music video. The band has also unveiled details of their first-ever North American headline tour, kicking off in Los Angeles on April 11th, 2025.

Pre-order BODIES HERE.

Stream "Silver Swarm" HERE and watch the official music video below.

Tickets for the US headline tour will go on sale at 10am local on Friday, January 31st HERE

Thornhill’s new single “Silver Swarm” dives deep into the emotional depths of the chaotic manipulation and push-and-pull of love, control, and self-doubt experienced in toxic relationships. Speaking on the new track, Thornhill vocalist Jacob Charlton elaborates: 

“‘Silver Swarm’ is a visceral exploration of the emotional labyrinth created by overwhelming feelings and the toxic pull of manipulation. The track vividly captures the experience of being ensnared in an intense, destructive relationship, where one is both irresistibly drawn to and desperately repelled by the manipulator’s influence. The ‘Silver Swarm’ becomes a powerful metaphor for the invasive thoughts and emotions that consume and cloud the protagonist’s sense of self. With its dynamic shifts in tone and intensity, the song mirrors the chaotic push and pull of such a relationship, oscillating between fear, confusion, and moments of clarity. It’s a haunting portrayal of the internal conflict that arises when love, control, and toxicity become entangled, leaving the listener to confront the complexity of being trapped in something both harmful and compelling.” 

"Silver Swarm" builds on the foundation laid by their recent single “nerv,” which explored the dangerous dance between desire and self-preservation. “nerv” showcased the band’s ability to fuse haunting electronics and nu-metal fury with anthemic melodies, earning widespread acclaim and landing the band on the cover of Spotify's The Core playlist as well as adds on hugely popular playlists Kickass Metal and All New Metal. The track has already racked up 1.2 million streams on Spotify and 219,000 views on YouTube, firmly solidifying this new chapter of Thornhill as one of modern heavy music’s most exciting prospects heading into 2025.

After the success of ‘Heroine,’ Thornhill’s ARIA-nominated sophomore album, the band has redefined their sound with ‘BODIES.’ Speaking on the upcoming release the band shares:

“‘BODIES’ marks a bold evolution in our ever-developing sound. ‘Heroine’ was defined by its meticulously crafted and tightly woven concept, but the weight of this careful construction sometimes overshadowed the energy of the music itself, leaving some listeners feeling disconnected. With ‘BODIES,’ we’ve embraced a more immediate, unfiltered approach that feels like a lightning bolt, looking to capture the energy of ‘Thornhill right now.’ 

The album thrives on spontaneity and freedom, foregoing rigid concepts in favour of pure, in-your-face authenticity. It’s less about delivering a carefully constructed narrative and more about creating a visceral, open-ended experience. ‘BODIES’ serves as a sonic moodboard—a collection of feelings and vibes—intentionally left open to interpretation. It has an upbeat and almost celebratory, party energy at times, but also retains all the emotion and intensity Thornhill are known for, making it our heaviest and most explosive work to date. 

With ‘BODIES,’ we invite listeners to connect on their own terms. It’s raw, personal, and unapologetically immediate—a record that thrives in the moment, capturing our band at our most authentic and free.” 

In celebration of the new album, for the first time ever, Thornhill will headline stages across North America in Spring 2025. The ‘BODIES’ North American Headline Tour kicks off on April 11th at The Echo in Los Angeles and features support from AVOID, Ocean Grove, and Banks Arcade. Tickets go on sale at 10am local on Friday, January 31st HERE.

Commenting on their first ever US headline run, Thornhill shares: 

“We couldn’t be more excited to announce our very first North American headline tour! It’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and now it’s finally happening. We’re bringing along some incredible friends—AVOID, Ocean Grove, and Banks Arcade—and trust us, this lineup is going to deliver a high-energy show from start to finish. We’re so gassed to bring the songs of our new album ‘Bodies’ to the stage.”

THORNHILL ‘BODIES’

North American Headline Tour 



- 04.11 – Los Angeles, CA – Echo 

- 04.12 – Mesa, AZ – The Underground 

- 04.15 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger 

- 04.16 – Dallas, TX – RBC 

- 04.17 – Houston, TX – Secret Group 

- 04.19 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar 

- 04.20 – Orlando, FL – Abbey 

- 04.22 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Purgatory) 

- 04.23 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819 

- 04.24 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage 

- 04.25 – Asbury Park, NJ – House of Independents 

- 04.26 – Brooklyn, NY – Meadows 

- 04.27 – Worcester, MA – Palladium (Upstairs) 

- 04.29 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theater 

- 05.01 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground 

- 05.02 – Lakewood, OH – Mahalls 

- 05.03 – Detroit, MI – The Loving Touch 

- 05.04 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge 

- 05.06 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam 

- 05.07 – Kansas City, MO – RecordBar 

- 05.09 – Denver, CO – Marquis 

- 05.10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban 

- 05.12 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon 

- 05.13 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater 

- 05.15 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfields 

- 05.16 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction 

Keep an eye out for more coming from Thornhill soon.

ABOUT THORNHILL

Eternal purveyors of artful and engaging heavy creations, Thornhill possess a flair for nuanced rock beyond their influences. Via their ARIA Award-nominated 2022 album Heroine, Thornhill solidified a steadfast reputation as one of the most innovative and immersive heavy acts in the Australian scene, with Heroine debuting at #3 on the ARIA Albums charts, and at #1 on the Australian Albums charts.

Thornhill have amassed a heaving array of accolades over the years, including triple j's Feature Album and additions to countless Best Of The Year listings for their 2019 release The Dark Pool. And in 2023 and 2024, the band gifted some insatiable new material courtesy of standalone singles "Viper Room" and "Obsession", as well as a live album, Live On Tour!, boasting performances captured in the wild across the globe that released in June.

Thornhill kicked off 2024 supporting Silent Planet on extensive North American run, before joining Aussie heavies Polaris on tour in the UK and Europe, appearing at Impericon Festival alongside As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red and While She Sleeps, and touring North America supporting Northlane.

Most recently, Thornhill joined Fear Factory, Thy Art Is Murder, Hands Like Houses and many more performing at Froth & Fury Fest in Adelaide, with the band also currently on the road headlining a huge run across the UK and Europe.

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
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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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.