Ecce Shnak shares live performance in support of debut Shadows Grow Fangs' EP

Alternative art-rockers Ecce Shnak present 'Prayer On Love' Live at Backroom Studios, a class performance of one of the highlight tracks on their debut 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP'. A quintet that seemingly never sleeps, they shared videos for the EP's high-energy title track and it's only ballad   'Stroll With Me', just a few weeks ago.

Throughout June, Ecce Shnak (pronounced Eh-kay sh-knock) will be touring with platinum-selling legends Spacehog and EMF, hitting the U.S. West coast. Kicking things off in San Jose, California on June 14, the tour wraps up on June 28 in Las Vegas.

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

Released via Record Man, Records, this EP showcases incomparable ingenuity and limitless invention, the NYC quintet delivering a sonic experience that blends art-rock and punk energy with some unexpected twists. Running the gamut from slow-burning meditations on love’s indispensability to mockery of the web from the perspective of a time-traveling poet, this EP is an intricately constructed, methodically fashioned, and undeniably offbeat... as serious and logical as it’s entertaining.

Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY), this EP was mixed by Nicholas Vernhes  (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, The Fiery Furnaces, Dirty Projectors, Wild Nothing, The War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy award-winning sound engineer Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend, FKA Twigs, Twenty One Pilots).

Ecce Shnak subverts notions of style, playfully but reverently embracing multiple forms across the spectrum, while addressing weighty themes and notable trivia with striking articulacy. 'The Internet' is an eclectic gem that makes a fine mockery of the web from the perspective of a time-travelling poet. 'Prayer on Love' is a downtempo groove-inducing opus and the lead track 'Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy' is a hammering 150-seconds about 19th Century English philosopher Jeremy Bentham,  combining math-metal, post-rock and choral anthems. Folk gem 'Stroll With Me' weaves classical guitar into a ballad about a beloved friend who chose to leave this Earth.

 
The 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP is out now, available from fine music platforms, includingSpotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Bandcamp.  Tickets for the Spacehog / EMF / Ecce Shnak tour are now on sale, as are tickets for Ecce Shnak's upcoming May 7 show at NYC's Mercury Lounge. They will be joined by blues-inflected leather-clad punk rock trio OBOY! and British psych-garage trio Tummyache.

CREDITS
Music written / composed by David Roush
David Roush - vocals, classical guitar, drum kit, keyboard
Jeff Lucci - electric guitar, electric bass
Isabella Komodromos -vocals
Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci at the Art Farm (NY)
Mixed by Nicholas Vernhes
Mastered by Joe LaPorta
Video directed by Milton Walker and David Roush
Animation by Shuyler Nazareth
Produced by Beth Narducci and David Roush
Artist photos by Tommy Krause
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES (with EFM and Spacehog)
Jun 14   San Jose, CA  - The Ritz
Jun 15   San Francisco, CA  - Great American Music Hall (tickets)
Jun 17   Portland, OR  -  Star Theater
Jun 18   Seattle, WA  - The Neptune
Jun 20   Salt Lake City, UT  - Metro Music Hall
Jun 21   Denver, CO  - Oriental Theater
Jun 23   Phoenix, AZ  - Crescent Ballroom
Jun 24   San Diego, CA  - Music Box
Jun 26   Santa Ana, CA  - The Observatory
Jun 27   Los Angeles, CA  - The Regent
Jun 28   Las Vegas, NV  -  House of Blues


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Progressive Metallers EMPYREAN SANCTUM Release New Single "Descent" + Music Video

Today, progressive metallers EMPYREAN SANCTUM are please to release their new single"Descent" off of their upcoming album 'Detachment From Reality,' out on April 18th. The single is accompanied by a music video available to view below.

The mastermind behind EMPYREAN SANCTUM, Justin Kellerman, shares on the single:

"'Descent' deals with depression, being stagnant, lacking purpose, and feeling completely broken with a yearning to feel whole again. Many of us have experienced this or are currently. This song is a reminder that you are not alone, and to reach deep within and love yourself."

Watch the Music Video for "Descent" below.

Justin Kellerman, founder/guitarist/composer of EMPYREAN SANCTUM, alongside vocalist Albert Rybka (Katagory V), formed the project in 2007 with a shared love and passion for progressive music.

The debut album was released in 2013 featuring Fabio D'Amore (Serenity, ex-Pathosray) on bass. This 71-minute concept album explores a person's search to find the EMPYREAN SANCTUM, using fantasy as a metaphor for personal struggle. With its double meaning, EMPYREAN SANCTUM represents one's purpose in life and escape from the harsh truths of reality. For Justin, music is his EMPYREAN SANCTUM.

For this follow-up release, Justin has recruited drummer Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, Triptykon, Eternity's End, ex-Obscura, ex-Necrophagist) and bassist Alex Weber(Revocation, Exist, ex-Obscura) to pack a punch of technicality and precision in the rhythm section. The album also features guest appearances from Per Nilsson (Scar Symmetry, ex-Meshuggah) and Gabriel Riccio (The Gabriel Construct).

Mixed by David Castillo at Studio Grondahl and mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson at The Panic Room, 'Detachment From Reality' offers a much more sophisticated sound, taking listeners through an emotional journey packed with twists and turns. The subject matter deals with personal struggle and the reality of the human condition. This densely layered, cinematic experience is packed with musical complexity, catchy melodies, and dynamic variation. Revealing more details with each listen and leaving you captivated, you'll be sure to find a way to connect with this new release.

On 'Detachment From Reality', Kellerman states:

"The album 'Detachment From Reality' is a very personal album dealing with the emotional and psychological struggle of finding one's place and navigating through the harsh realities of the world and a yearning for peace. The music is heavy yet melodic, dense yet dynamic, complex yet catchy taking you on a truly emotional journey."

Pre-Order 'Detachment From Reality' HERE

EMPYREAN SANCTUM are:

Music composed & arranged by Justin Kellerman 

Albert Rybka - Lead & Backing Vocals

Justin Kellerman - Guitar, Orchestration, Programming, Backing Vocals 

Alex Weber - Bass 

Hannes Grossmann - Drums 

30A Life Record's Bradley Gaskin Joins TKO for Booking

Duck Springs, Ala native, Bradley Gaskin, has signed with The Kirby Organization (TKO) for global booking representation. TKO, one of the industries premier boutique booking agencies, boasts a diverse roster with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and a Nashville office with veteran booking agent, Michael Kelley.

Kelley says, "As soon as I heard this record, saw the 'live' show and met the team behind Bradley, I knew we had to be involved." He adds, "We are looking forward to being an instrumental part of this project's development."

The flagship artist for upstart 30A Life Records released his Keith Stegall–produced new album, aptly titled Unfinished Business, last week on all platforms [Listen HERE]. In celebration, Gaskin performed the entire album to a full house at AJ's Good Time Bar. The lead single, “Accidentally Drunk”—an anthem for all the barstool fools shedding tears in their tequila—is "top 10 most added" to country radio.

"I've got a great team supporting my music with my label, 30A Life Records, along with Dreamlined Entertainment and 16Camino" shares Gaskin. "Adding Michael with his experience to help my music come to life on stage is an exciting addition to my team's circle."

Music lovers can see Gaskin in the Nashville area at the upcoming in the rounds: Grindstone Cowboy in Eagleville, April 12; Bluebird Cafe, May 1; The Listening Room, May 28.

For more information, check out his socials: TikTok | Instagram |  Facebook | YouTube.

Traditionalist Bradley Gaskin performed his entire new album Unfinished Business

on 4/3 at AJ's Good Time Bar in Nashville

Pictured l to r: Ryan Barnstead (16Camino), Jack Cole (30A Life Records),

Josh Weddington (30A Life Records), Gaskin, Keith Stegall (producer),

John Ettinger (16Camino), and Michael Kelley (TKO)

PHOTO: Provided by MPR

About Bradley Gaskin

When Bradley Gaskin finally picked up his Gibson J45 after a decade of self-doubt, he was responding to an inexorable pull he could no longer resist. Gaskin had left Nashville behind but couldn’t quite shake the feeling there was something there for him. Upon garnering the attention of a Music Row exec in 2008 after posting a rough demo of a self-penned song, Gaskin quickly signed a publishing deal, then a record deal. Poised to release his debut album in 2011 once his first single became a Top 40 country hit, everything came to a halt when his label deemed him too traditional. After Gaskin was released from his contract, he packed away his guitar, picked up his toolbox and headed back to Duck Springs, AL, to resume real life—which is where Jack Cole, a seasoned businessman and longtime fan, eventually found him. Offered the deal of a lifetime, Gaskin jumped at the chance to get back in the studio with the promise of recording the kind of music he wanted to write. True to his word, Cole started 30A Life Records, signing Gaskin as his first artist and brokering a deal with legendary producer Keith Stegall to produce Gaskin’s new album.

American Metalcore Band Woe, Is Me Set to Release New Single April 11th via SBG Records 

American metalcore band Woe, Is Me is set to make a powerful return with the release of their new single, “Here’s to Me (A Story to Tell Pt. 2),” available everywhere April 11th via SBG Records.

 

Produced by Scott Seigel and Corey Bautista, the new track serves as the first official glimpse into the band’s upcoming full-length effort. 

 

The band states, "As far as  'Here’s to me(a story to tell pt.2)' we feel like this is the perfect first single. It pretty much has a little of everything that you can expect from this album and the direction we are going. We’re excited about the future and stoked to finally release new music."

 

The official music video is set to premiere on Metal Injection and the audio will premiere on Idobi Howl this coming Thursday, April 10th.

 

Pre-Save "Here's to Me (A Story To Tell Pt. 2)"

https://orcd.co/heres_to_me_a_story_to_tell_pt2

Woe, Is Me has officially addressed lineup change:

 

"First and foremost, we want to state officially that the band has parted ways with the Ferris brothers. Despite what you may or may not have read before now, decisions like this are never easy. We have no ill-will towards Ben and Cory and wish them the best, but we do want to explain things from our perspective. We have worked extremely hard over the last year on this new album. The amount of dedication and passion for the music has been our driving force, because that’s what brought us here to begin with; the love of music. Without going into detail about their involvement in the creation of this album, we’ll simply say that the album would’ve sounded the same whether they were in the band during the writing process or not. The lack of interest and participation in something the rest of us sacrificed so much for ultimately led to deciding to continue on as just the five of us."

 

The band also addressed recent rumors regarding canceled shows in Japan:

"In addition to this, we’d like to clear up some things we’ve seen circulating about our canceled dates in Japan. Most importantly, we absolutely hated canceling the shows and apologize emphatically to everyone who was negatively impacted. But to dispel any rumors, from the time these shows were booked up to now, the band has had no direct contact with the promoter of the shows. Furthermore, the narrative that the band stole/kept money from the promoter is 100% false, as we never actually received any money, including any form of a deposit. This lie has unfortunately been perpetuated by individuals who know it isn’t true, and it is extremely disappointing. Again, we apologize for canceling."

 

Woe, Is Me is confirmed to perform at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY on Saturday, September 20th.

 

Stay tuned for more announcements surrounding the upcoming album and future tour dates.

Woe, Is Me is a powerful force in the American metalcore scene, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 2009, the band quickly gained attention for their dynamic sound, blending crushing breakdowns with melodic hooks. Their debut album, Numbers, was unleashed on August 31, 2010, and instantly made an impact, debuting at an impressive #16 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.

 

Known for their high-energy performances and emotionally charged lyrics, Woe, Is Me solidified their place in the metalcore landscape, capturing the hearts of fans across the globe. Their signature mix of raw intensity and refined musicianship has made them a standout force within the genre, with a legacy that continues to resonate.

 

Woe, Is Me:

Michael Bohn - Vocals

Hance Alligood - Vocals

Kevin Hanson - Guitar

Andrew Paiano - Guitar

Matthew Whyde - Drums 

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COSMOSQUAD ANNOUNCES MIDWESTERN TOUR DATES, REUNITING FOR FIRST LIVE SHOWS IN 5 YEARS FEATURING THEIR CLASSIC LINEUP

Veteran progressive rock fusion trio Cosmosquad has announced a highly anticipated Midwest tour for April 2025, marking the band's first live performances in over five years. The tour will feature the group’s classic lineup, including guitarist Jeff Kollman, drummer Shane Gaalaas, and bassist Kevin Chown.

Formed in 1997, Cosmosquad pioneered a distinctive blend of metal and jazz fusion, drawing from the worlds of shredding metal riffs, intricate jazz chord structures, and improvisation. Over the years, the band has released five acclaimed albums, including Cosmosquad (1998), Squadrophenia (2001), Acid Test (2003), Live at the Baked Potato (2010), and their 2017 concept album The Morbid Tango, which received critical praise for its innovative fusion of genres.  “Born from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene of the ‘90s, Cosmosquad has always been a project that allows us to break free from the musical confines of our other high-profile session and touring work,” said Kollman. “We’re excited to reconnect with our fans and bring some fresh energy to our live performances after such a long break.”

Cosmosquad has remained a musical outlet where the trio merges their roots in classic rock with their shared love for jazz fusion. Despite each member’s extensive touring careers, the band has maintained their unique chemistry and a commitment to pushing musical boundaries.

Guitarist Jeff Kollman is known for his signature tone and fearless guitar work. His recent solo album, 2023 A.D. (released in 2024), features a guest appearance from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith on the single “Tongs & Thongs.” Kollman continues to tour with Alan Parsons, alongside performances with legends like Chris Isaak, Lou Gramm (Foreigner), and many others.

Drummer Shane Gaalaas, originally from Canada, has built a legendary career through his long association with Japanese rock superstars B’z and has worked with notable artists including Glenn Hughes, Billy Idol, Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, and Uli Jon Roth. Gaalaas’s ability to blend rock attitude with jazz sophistication has earned him recognition as one of the world’s finest drummers.

Bassist Kevin Chown is a prominent member of 90s rock band Steelheart and has previously toured with artists such as Sebastian Bach, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, and Tarja Turunen. Chown has also contributed to multiple solo and collaborative projects, including The Bombastic Meatbats, alongside Jeff Kollman and Chad Smith.

Cosmosquad’s music continues to resonate with fans and critics alike, with glowing praise from industry legends such as Steve Lukather of Toto, who said, “Some of the best, most inspiring stuff I have heard in a long time! Incredible playing and just gorgeous melodic composition. This band is killer!”  and British record producer Terry Brown (Rush, Fates Warning, Voivod) who said “This album is so cool I cannot pick my favorite cut.  Just so much great material and killer execution.”

 TOUR DATES:

  • April 11, 2025: Sweetwater (Fort Wayne, IN)

  • April 13, 2025: Howard's (Bowling Green, OH)

  • April 18, 2025: Reggie’s (Chicago, IL)

  • April 19, 2025: Leroy’s (Porter, IN)

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Dopelord Sign to Season of Mist

Season of Mist is proud to welcome Dopelord!

Since budding out of Poland in 2010, Dopelord have cultivated their own heavily psychedelic strand of stoner metal. While they worship at the altar of the almighty riff, the band's discography is blessed with haunting choruses, catchy trancelike riffs and other signs of the occult.  

"You can be assured that everything on Songs for Satan is first-class stoner doom", The Sleeping Shaman exclaimed about their last album.

Dopelord are busy crafting full-length album number 6(66). When they're not lighting up the studio, the band are out rolling the road with their hazy magick ritual. With highly regarded appearances at festivals like Brutal Assault and tours with current and former Season of Mist labelmates Stoned Jesus and Saint Vitus, the smoke from their weed cult stretches over the world of metal like a dank, dark cloud.   

Come party with Dopelord as the band celebrates its 15th anniversary next month with a return to London's Desertfest and five shows across their home country. Later this year, they'll join  legendary tokers Orange Goblin for the English heavies final show in Finland.

"We are beyond excited to announce that we are joining Season of Mist!" Dopelord says. "We are honored to be working with a label that has such a rich history and supports so many amazing bands. Get ready for some heavy, psychedelic doom that will take you on a journey deep into your mind. See you on the road!"

Dopelord May 2025 15th Anniversary Dates
May 16 - Warszawa, PL @ Klub Mechnik w/ Sanity Control and Head of Cassandra
May 18 - London, UK @ Desertfest
May 22 - Katowice, PL @ Piaty Dom w/ Astral Nomad
May 23 - Poznan, PL @ Pod Minoga w/ Red Scalp
May 24 - Krakow, PL @ Alchemia w/ Sanity Control
May 25 - Wroclaw, PL @ Liverpool w/ Sanity Control

Dopelord with Orange Goblin
November 15 - Helsinki, Finland @  Ääniwalli

Dopelord is a Polish doom metal band formed in 2010 in Lublin. They've released five full-length albums: Magic Rites (2012), Black Arts, Riff Worship & Weed Cult (2014), Children of the Haze (2017), Sign of the Devil (2020) and Songs for Satan (2023). Their music is characterized by a heavy, psychedelic sound with clear stoner metal influences and lyrics that often refer to occultism, drugs and dark fantasy.

The band has gained international recognition for their energetic live shows, catchy riffs and haunting choruses. The band regularly tours in Poland and abroad. They've performed at many prestigious festivals, including Desertfest (London, Berlin and Antwerp), Metal Days Slovenia, Rockstadt Extreme, Brutal Assault, SWR Barroselas Metalfest, Tolminator, Helldorado Eindhoven and Mystic Festival. In 2019, they toured with doom legends Saint Vitus.

Booking information
Zoltan Jakab  (zoltan@doomstarbookings.com)


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British Rock Sensation INGLORIOUS Announces New Studio Album “V” Out June 6, 2025 via Frontiers Music SRL

Acclaimed British hard rock band Inglorious are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, “V”, out on June 6, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Following the success of the latest single “Testify," the band shares the new single and accompanying visualizer video, “Devil Inside," available now.

Talking about the new single, bassist Colin Parkinson said:

“This song came about via experimentation with lower tunings. I had the riff for a while but couldn’t really find anything to go with it. That was until I watched a Metallica documentary and approached it again. Nathan came up with the verse pretty much straight away and we tried a few chorus ideas before settling on a more melodic approach. I love the song - It’s an impactful, weighty tune that’s also direct and very catchy. Enjoy!”

 

Regarding the new album, he added:

“I am extremely happy to be returning to INGLORIOUS after a while away. It’s the right time to get some kickass new music out there for the fans and to focus on the future. Writing and recording with Nathan again has been the easiest it’s ever been; it all flowed so well. We’ve all played and sang our asses off on these songs and I know the new album will not disappoint!”

Lead singer Nathan James stated:

“In the summer of 2023, I sent a message to Colin and asked him if he wanted to come for a pint. A few meetings and writing sessions later, we had more than an album’s worth of great material and I can honestly say I've enjoyed every second of creating this album with him and the new line-up. Colin has always been a great songwriter and over the years we've both matured as artists, writers, performers, and people. This is going to be a great year for Inglorious and I'm excited to welcome Colin back and to share this new music with everyone”.

Watch the Visualizer for “Devil Inside” below.

INGLORIOUS returns with frontman Nathan James and original bassist Colin Parkinson. Nathan James, who founded the band in 2014, has been singing professionally for 20 years. He has performed/recorded with artists such as Ginger Baker, Uli Jon Roth, and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

More recently, he has appeared in Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War Of The Worlds, Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Symphonic, 80’s Classical, and Zeppelin Symphonic. Nathan also fronts Supergroup Iconic, under the Frontiers roster featuring Michael Sweet, Joel Hoekstra, Marco Mendoza, and Tommy Aldridge.

In 2022, after a lengthy UK tour, INGLORIOUS announced a hiatus. After seven years of non-stop touring with bands such as The Winery Dogs, Steel Panther, The Dead Daisies, Last In Line, as well as their own international tours and festival appearances, recording four original albums, a live album and a covers album, everyone felt it was the right time to take a break.

Nathan is now back, looking forward to unleashing his powerful voice, and he joined forces once again with original INGLORIOUS bass player and main co-writer Colin Parkinson, who co-wrote and released the first three albums with the band: 'Inglorious,' 'II' and 'Ride To Nowhere.'

Joining them is renowned guitarist Richard Shaw, best known for his work with English extreme metal band Cradle Of Filth, as well as NG26, Emperor Chung, and Plague Of Angels. Richard brings exceptional musicality and a fresh energy to the band’s sound.

On drums, longtime friend of Nathan, Henry Rogers, completes the lineup. A celebrated musician, Henry has played with Touchstone, Mostly Autumn, Mia Klose, and Mark Kelly’s Marathon and has earned accolades such as “Drummer Of The Year” in Classic Rock Prog Magazine and Rhythm Magazine’s list of influential progressive drummers.

Produced by Colin Parkinson, “V” was mixed by Tony Draper, who also worked on 'Inglorious II' and 'Ride To Nowhere,' ensuring the album retains the band’s signature sound while exploring new heights.

Pre-Order 'V' HERE

INGLORIOUS are:

Nathan James - Vocals, backing vocals

Colin Parkinson - Bass guitar, /acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keys, percussion

Richard Shaw - Electric guitars

Henry Rogers - Drums, percussion

Tony Draper – Keys

Volbeat Share New Single "In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan's Spawn in a Dying World of Doom"

VOLBEAT — Michael Poulsen (vocals, guitar), and Jon Larsen (drums), and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) — recently announced their ninth album God Of Angels Trust. This album arrives on June 6 via longtime label Republic/Universal. Pre-order it here.

The album will coincide with plenty of summer touring on the band's "Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide," with further dates and details below.

Today, the band has shared the video for "In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan's Spawn in a Dying World of Doom."

Watch + listen below. 

It's quite the title and quite the song!

Poulsen shares the origin story, saying, "I had so much fun writing these lyrics. It's about the outcasts and fallen angels of God — all the angels that were cast out of Heaven. And I'm being told to collect them in this big wagon and bring them to a barn."

He continues, "There's a ritual going on where the fallen angels are being sacrificed to Satan's spawn to create soldiers for a new dark kingdom. So, instead of inviting my lady out to go to the cinema, I say, 'I have something better. You have to see what's going on in this barn... we've been invited to see the birth of Satan’s spawn and watch the world go down. How about that?"

He admits,"I think some people will read the lyrics and go, 'What’s wrong with this dude?' But, it's all for fun. It's like a silly horror movie. Or is it?"

Horror movie or not — it rips!

With God Of Angels Trust, The Danish band — which has scored ten #1 songs on the Billboard Mainstream Rock airplay chart, the most ever for a band based outside North America — has thrown caution to the wind, ignored comfort zones, and paid little heed to traditional songwriting in the search for something more immediate and surprising. The end result will thrill Volbeat's dedicated legion of fans.
 
"In the past, I've taken a long time to write and obsessed over so many elements of the songs before finishing them," says Poulsen. "This time, I wanted to make a Volbeat record without thinking too much about it. Instead of following any kind of structure I said, 'Okay, there are no rules. I can do anything I want. I can start with a chorus or do songs that are just a bunch of verses stacked on top of each other. Anything goes.' That was freeing for me and made it exciting to write this album."
  
Poulsen's excitement to thwart convention is palpable throughout God Of Angels Trust, a punchy, crunchy album that's undeniably Volbeat, yet marches to a fresh new metallic and melodic energy. 
 
Poulsen started working on songs for the follow-up to 2021's Servant of the Mind in the summer of 2024. Volbeat was taking a year-long break from touring to give Michael a chance to recover from throat surgery and to tour with his death metal band, Asinhell. Driven equally by his excitement to record a new Volbeat album and by his determination not to follow convention, Poulsen worked on songs for a mere three weeks with bandmates drummer Jon Larsen and bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen. Amazingly, they worked on a new song at every rehearsal. Three weeks into the process, Volbeat had arranged half of God Of Angels Trust. That's when Poulsen decided that having no rules meant he could follow his muse wherever it took him, and he veered off on a different path. He and the band still wrote and rehearsed two songs a week, but they started composing more familiar rock songs that drew from traditional elements. 
  
The band entered the studio with their longtime producer Jacob Hansen in the fall of 2024. As with the songwriting, Poulsen wanted to work quickly and rely on instinct, so they just plugged in and started to play. To keep the music sounding urgent and immediate, Volbeat recorded live in the studio, playing as few takes as possible before moving from one song to the next. 
 
When it came time to add lead guitar, there was no question that Volbeat would tap Flemming C. Lund, who currently tours with the band and worked with Michael in Asinhell. A mere 13 days after they started working with Hansen, Volbeat were finished.   
  
As impressive as it is that Volbeat wrote and recorded an entire album in about five weeks, what's more incredible is that God Of Angels Trust sounds as fleshed out, eclectic, and fulfilling as albums that have taken 10 times longer (or more) to create. In the end, creating such a strong album so quickly was a tremendous challenge that demanded Zen-like calm, a joy for exploration, maximal creativity, and razor-sharp concentration to pull off. 

The band's official D2C store is here.

Volbeat will return to the road on the "Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide," beginning in June and running throughout 2025. The tour begins in June with a co-headline Canadian run with Three Days Grace and special guests Wage War, which will be followed by headline treks in the U.S. with special guests Halestorm and The Ghost Inside, and Europe and the UK with special guests Bush and Witch Fever, iincluding today's newly-announced second show at Copenhagen's Royal Arena on September 20. All dates are below.

VOLBEAT ON TOUR:
GREATEST OF ALL TOURS WORLDWIDE:
2025 CO-HEADLINE WITH THREE DAYS GRACE + WAGE WAR:
6/7 — Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena
6/9 — Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome
6/10 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
6/12 — Saskatoon, SK — SaskTel Centre
6/13 — Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre
6/16 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
6/17 — Quebec City, QC — Videotron Centre
6/19 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage
6/21 — London, ON — Canada Life Place
6/22 — Ottawa, ON — Canadian Tire Centre

2025 US HEADLINE:
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS HALESTORM + THE GHOST INSIDE:
7/17 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena
7/19 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/21 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
7/22 — Ridgefield, WA — Cascades Amphitheater
7/24 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre
7/25 — Inglewood, CA — Kia Forum
7/26 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
7/28 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
7/29 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
7/31 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/2 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Amphitheater
8/3 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/4 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/6 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion
8/7 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
8/9 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
8/10 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
8/12 — Bangor, ME — Maine Savings Amphitheater
8/13 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion
8/14 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
8/16 — Hershey, PA — Giant Center
8/17 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center
8/19 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/21 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
8/22 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Rotting Christ Release New Live Album

ROTTING CHRIST have stood the test of time. Over the past 35 years, Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their brothers-in-arms have risen from Greece's blackened catacombs to become one of metal's most reliable forces.

Backed by a legacy that has both defined and defied black metal, last year, the Greek legends carved out a new set of dark, melodic scriptures with fresh rebellion on the unbreakable Pro Xristou. 

"...this is the most arena-worthy Rotting Christ have been in some time", No Clean Singing wrote about their latest album.  

Now, as they continue to tour the world, Rotting Christ are celebrating 35 years of evil existence with a new live album. This two-hour set was recorded at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in the band's hometown of Athens. Like a pantheon, it spans the band's entire career, from early evil classics like "The Sign of Evil Existence" and the gothic one-two punch of "Sorrowful Farewell" and "Among Two Storms" to " "Δαιμόνων Βρώσης (Demonon Vrosis)",  "Κατά τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού", "Like Father, Like Son" and other chiseled monuments from their modern Hellenic period.

Watch Rotting Christ celebrate 35 Years of Evil Existence Live in Lycabettus on Rotting Christ TV.

35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus is out now on Season of Mist.


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The formidable bond between brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis is not only felt across their unholy discography but also live and in the flesh. Having played more than a hundred shows all across the world in 2024, Rotting Christ continue to keep the true metal spirit alive time and time again.    

Rotting Christ @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
Friday, May 16 - Milwaukee, Wi @ The Rave/Eagles Club [TICKETS]

Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style – melodic, yet harsh at times – reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

Line-up:
Sakis Tolis - Guitar, Vocals
Themis Tolis - Drums
Kostas "Spades" Heliotis - Bass
Kostis Fouk - Guitar

Biography:
Sébastien J. Gamez

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Replaced by Robots releases debut album 'The Experiment' with three audio-visual gems

Indie rock outfit Replaced by Robots has released their powerful debut mini-album 'The Experiment', along with three fun and slick colorburst videos for 'All The Lonely Nights', 'Are We Falling in Love or Am I Just Losing My Mind' and 'The Laboratory'. For this record, they worked with legendary producer Paul Q.Kolderie (Pixies, Dinosaur Jr, Throwing Muses, Radiohead) and Josh Hager (Devo, The Elevator Drops), with mastering by Terry Palmer.

Made up of Goolkasian, Heather Joy Morgan and Adam Wade, the band formed as a sound and vision laboratory, where they search through the wreckage and noise of modern life to find unusual combinations and create moments of beauty.

Flashback to 2024: Goolkasian (The Elevator Drops, The Texas Governor, Lovesick) and Heather Joy Morgan initially met up with stellar guitarist Adam Wade (Funeral Party, The Uprisers) at a secret Chameleons UK show in their living room, a fateful meeting that led to the musical chemistry we see here in Replaced by Robots.

"We got to work with Paul Q. Kolderie, who instinctively did a lot of weird things. He pushed the bass and guitars to the max, giving this record an undeniably glam-era feel and a rhythmic pulse, driving songs like 'All The Lonely Nights'," says Goolkasian.

"We also worked with producer and creative compatriot Josh Hager, who produced 'Are We Falling in Love or Am I Just Losing my Mind?', recalling the Buzzcocks, T-Rex and a million other things but is still, defiantly, its own bird due to the electric and impassioned vocal delivery".

This album indeed feels like a fun experiment, relishing their stature as obsolete bohemians, experimenting and combining our influences until we find something unique and inspiring. The band is clearly enjoying following the creative spirit wherever it leads, from the first surf-inspired drumbeats of 'The Laboratory' to the instantly catchy 3-part vocal harmonies in 'All The Lonely Nights' to the wall of noise on the final track 'Since You Broke My Ouija Board'. It's glam and it's glorious.

"'Laboratory' kicks off with the jangle of a raucous surf guitar and percussive vocals that form a curious rhythm and intermittent wail. It's going to be some kind of party. 'All the Lonely Nights' is an exuberant commercial advert in sparky 3-part harmony for the ennui and sorrow that plagues you up to the very instant that you make a magical connection with the right person. 'The Air of Uncertainty' is an instrumental interlude, a pause to welcome the spirits," says Goolkasian.

Heather Joy Morgan adds, "'Since you Broke My Ouija Board' is a spontaneous expression of grief and longing to connect, for Goolkasian broke my antique oujia board, hurling my spirit telephone into oblivion. And I can't talk to ghosts no more. 'Are we Falling in Love or Am I Just Losing My Mind?' is about seeking true love in the dystopian night, a modern world with uncanny robots and fake people. Is it live or is it Memorex?"

No stranger to chaos, Goolkasian formed the notorious prankster trio The Elevator Drops (Arista / Timebomb) in Boston with Garvy J (Devo) & Fitts. Their songs 'Elevator to Heaven' and 'Beautiful Junkie' earned them touring slots with Echo & The Bunnymen, Garbage and Pulp. Leaving that behind in 1999, the early 2000’s Goolkasian brought new inspiration with Goolkasian now recording as The Texas Governor and touring with pals Future Islands. In the mid-2000’s, Goolkasian & Morgan teamed up with recording engineer Terry Palmer to create “a masterful dream-pop version” of their classic tune 'Beach Foam', inadvertently forming the trio Lovesick.

Hailing from Berlin via the NJ Turnpike, Heather Joy Morgan has a Masters degree in painting from Yale. A compelling wraith with visual flair, she classes up the joint, both on stage and in video. From the pyres of the Funeral Party and The Uprisers, Adam Wadehas always been a goth-punk at heart. His guitar is always too loud and that is how it will remain!

'The Experiment' is out now, available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Lyrics by Goolkasian & Heather Joy Morgan
Music by Goolkasian, Adam Wade & Heather Joy Morgan
Goolkasian - vocals, bass, synths
Heather Joy Morgan - vocals, synths
Adam Wade - drums, guitar, synths  
All songs produced & mixed by Goolkasian
except, 'All The Lonely Nights' produced & mixed by Paul Q. Kolderi
'Are We Falling In Love or Am I Just Losing My Mind' produced & mixed by Josh Hager
Mastered by Terry Palmer
Cover art and videos by Goolkasian
Artist photos by Sara Wade
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle blasts sonic warning on 'Le Caution' ahead of sophomore album

Chicago alternative rock outfit Evidence of a Struggle presents their new single 'Le Caution', along with its dark and brooding video. This is the third offering from their sophomore album, out May 9 via The Glue Factory and The Orchard, following the lead tracks 'Eddy Derecho' and 'Give Us A Kiss' - some pushback against incentivized control by media, government, religion, business, pharma, banking and mass media

Centred around the musings of multi-instrumentalist W P C Simmons V a.k.a. Rev. Billy Simmons,  Evidence of a Struggle has grown since releasing their 2023 eponymous album to also involve Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, of1000faces, Garbage, Filter) on drums, synths and bass, and John Airo, who provides visual art for the projects. The new album is a lyrical departure from Evidence of a Struggle's 2023 debut instrumental album.

With recording, mixing and final production by Sanford Parker (Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone), this album sees notable contributions by bassist Alan Berliant (Chris Connelly, Mavis Staples, Saint Asonia)and Solomon Walker (Liz Phair, Bryan Adams, Morrissey) with Grammy-nominated sound engineer Chris Gelin (Smashing Pumpkins, Trent Reznor, RZA, Tom Morello, Korn) handling post-production and mastering.

"For 'Le Caution' again, we wanted to utilize more AI-assisted generative video, as some would say — it's a horrible curse, as others would argue it's a surreal blessing," says Rev. Billy Simmons.

"This video is another disturbing observation, a dreamlike looking glass into everything affecting us, travelling within the same currents as the other songs or videos are flowing, such as religion, money, war, inequity, inequality, pain, suffering, anger and, at the end of it all a visual statement of a profound change in our surroundings. Welcome back to the uncanny valley. Le Caution".

Known for creating lush, cinematic, beautiful and sometimes chaotic compositions, Evidence of a Struggle spent most of 2024 weaving a dense tapestry of sonic, musical, lyrical and "visual observations” of what’s happening in our world now, in the past and what may happen in the future. Rooted within the chaos of our world, it is a loud and thoughtful sonic exploration of our unique ability as a species to harm, destroy, thoughtlessly marginalize, and discard with reckless disregard for anyone or anything outside of our immediate orbit.

Transforming into a musical chameleon at night, Rev. Billy's day to day entails running Rev. Billy's Chop Shop, a salon with a creative space that regularly showcases artists' work (declared by Chicago Reader as the city's best gallery). The forthcoming 'Eddy Derecho' album is a lyrical departure from Evidence of a Struggle's debut instrumental album.

Rev. Billy previously collaborated with notable artists, such as RCA artist Ké, Urge Overkill, Touch and Go, and major labels like BMG and Universal. In 2020, he returned to music in the midst of lockdown boredom, allowing him a continued creative outlet. Playing every instrument and recording his debut album at The Glue Factorystudio, he then joined forces with Sanford Parker.

'Le Caution' is out now, available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  On May 2, The full 'Eddy Defecho' album will be released on vinyl, CD and digitally.

CREDITS
All music written by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)
William P C Simmons V - Vocals, Guitar, Synth
Matt Walker - Drums, Synth
Alan Berliant - Bass guitar
Recorded at The Glue Factory, Ming Music Studios, and Hypercube
Mixed & produced by Sanford Parker at Hypercube
Mastered by Chris Gelin at Opus Audio Labs.
Cover art and animations for Eddy Derecho by John Airo
Loveless Publishing ASCAP
'Eddy Derecho' video & cover artwork by John Airo
'Give Us A Kiss' cover artwork by Rev. Billy Simmons
Artist photos by Jeremy Glickstein
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Throatcut Drops New Track

German metalcore outfit THROATCUT. return with their heaviest and most uncompromising release yet – the brand new single "blasphemous."
 

Known for their raw energy and unfiltered aggression, the band takes things up a notch with this track, blending punishing breakdowns, razor sharp riffs, and guttural vocals into a sonic assault that refuses to hold back.
 

"blasphemous." showcases a darker, more refined production while staying true to THROATCUT.’'s chaotic roots. Clocking in at just under three minutes, the track wastes no time in delivering an intense, high-impact experience that's bound to ignite mosh pits and playlists alike.
 

Following a string of underground buzz and intense live shows, THROATCUT. are positioning themselves as one of the most ferocious acts in the German metalcore scene.


More info about THROATCUT.'s shows in Europe here. 

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Lost in Hollywood Drop New Track

Impactful, melancholic, and energetic — these are qualities with which Lost in Hollywood vocalist Amon Garrasi, guitarist Timo Dymala, bassist Julian Utz, and drummer Samuel Minio capture the emotions of their listeners. Their new modern metalcore hymn "Chasing Dreams" transcends through a unique audiovisual experience and sets the stage as the new single for their upcoming second studio album.
 

Lost in Hollywood were founded in early 2023 and gained attention in the metalcore scene, with their debut album The Beauty of Death gaining over 1.3 million streams. Their first live shows, including at the Reeperbahn Festival 2024, showcased the band's immense potential. Not only do they offer a-quality sound, but also an electrifying stage presence from all band members, promising an unforgettable concert experience. 


Watch the "Chasing Dreams" music video below.

"Chasing Dreams" was co-produced and mixed by Max Ivory, and mastered by Christoph Wieczorek, one of the most demanded producers in the scene who has worked on critically acclaimed albums with acts such as Electric Callboy, Future Palace, Annisokay, and many more.


Lost in Hollywood offer a symbiosis between emotional vocals, modern urban pop influences, and heavy-hitting breakdowns with this new single, that catches the ear with huge emphasis on strong contrasts. It tells the story of searching for the final stage of happiness with a person you idolize, just to realize that there is no such thing as infinite bliss and your dream life can't satisfy you if you've not healed from within.

Catch the band live on tour in Europe — more info here. 

Shields Surprise Fans With Official Release of Iconic Single "I Just Feel Hate" From 12 Years Ago!

"I'd rather drown than speak another lie to you // It seems the feeling is not mutual //Anger fills my heart..."

Those are lyrics from "I Just Feel Hate" by British metalcore band Shields, who stirred up the UK metal scene more than 12 years ago with the backing of a YouTube video that since has been streamed millions of times. 

All these years later, the song is leaving the underground and has been officially released for the first time — with a twist.

Stream the single here. 

Watch the visualizer for "I Just Feel Hate" below.

"This song was and still is hugely important to us. It put us on the map when we were still a small local band, and to this day, people have been asking for it to be released properly on streaming platforms. We decided to finally get our act together and do just that, and as a token of our appreciation for those that care about our band, we have recorded a new version of the track that stays true to the original song but with the sonic make-up and delivery of the band we have become in 2025. This is the first release of many — people will not have to wait much longer to see what else we have been quietly cooking up for the past year," says Shields' Sam Kubrick Finney.

Forming in 2012, Shields rapidly made a good impression on the metal community with "I Just Feel Hate," which was followed by their EP GUILT. 2018 saw the release of Shields' debut album Life In Exile, which included the singles "Black Dog" and "It's Killing Me." After a five-year hiatus, Shields returned in the summer of 2023, set to release a brand new song "Bury Me," just before they took the stage again at Burn It Down Festival UK. Throughout the band's career, Shields toured with bands such as Ice Nine Kills, Born Of Osiris, Chelsea Grin, Veil Of Maya, Escape the Fate, and Loathe.

CATCH SHIELDS LIVE:
April 5 — UK, Portsmouth— Takedown Festival

Sleep Theory Drop "III" Video — WATCH // Headline Tour Kicks Off Next Month

Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — recently announced their eagerly awaited debut album, Afterglow, which arrives on May 16 via Epitaph Records. The album offers a stunning display of diverse rock flavors and was produced by David Cowell and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Architects). Pre-order it here. 

They are sharing the video for new single "III."

Watch it below.

The song is a thrill ride, mixing synths and raucous riffing with the band's signature, stadium-sized melodies.

"At its core, 'III' is about betrayal," shares Moore about the intensely personal subject matter. "It's that gut-wrenching feeling when someone you trusted completely lets you down. The song dives into that pain, but it's also about facing the truth, even when it hurts and realizing not everyone is who they say they are."

He continues, "I want people to really think about who they let into their lives. Not everyone deserves your trust, and sometimes, those closest to you can do the most damage."

However, the song is meant to inspire hope and to find the positives that are embedded in a painful moment. Moore finishes, "But beyond, it's about learning from those experiences rather than letting them break you. If this song helps someone feel less alone in that kind of situation, then it's done its job."

"III" follows "Static," which peaked at No. 16 on Spotify Viral 50 in the U.S. and is the band's fastest-growing song to date, with over 12 million streams since its release. The album's lead single "Stuck In My Head" ascended to the No. 1 lot on the Active Rock radio charts — a first for the band! The song is currently No. 26 and building at Alternative radio. All told, Sleep Theory have accumulated 300 million streams across nine singles in their brief but blockbuster career thus far.

Sleep Theory will embark on its first-ever headline tour, kicking off on May 20 in Birmingham, Alabama and winding through the U.S. before wrapping on June 28 in their hometown of Memphis. The band has also booked appearances at select festival dates.  Support will come from Nevertel,  Oxymorrons, and Stray View. Get tickets here. 

SLEEP THEORY ON TOUR:
WITH NEVERTEL, OXYMORRONS, + STRAY VIEW:

5/20 — Birmingham, AL — Workplay

5/21 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen

5/23 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewers Street Ice House

5/24 — Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Buzzfest)*

5/25 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion (KEGL's BFD)*

5/27 — El Paso, TX — Lowbrow Palace

5/28 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee

5/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl

5/30 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues

5/31 — Reno, NV — Virgin Street

6/3 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory

6/4 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory

6/6 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex

6/7 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep

6/8 — Denver, CO — The Summit

6/10 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon

6/11 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity

6/13 — Madison, WI — Sylvee

6/14 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues

6/15 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall

6/16 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation

6/18 — Syracuse, NY — The Wescott

6/19 — Boston, MA — The Sinclair

6/20 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater (SOLD OUT)

6/21 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater

6/22 — Portland, ME — State Theater

6/24 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mr. Smalls
6/25 – Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall

6/26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

6/28 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
*FESTIVALS

OTHER FESTIVAL DATES:

4/18 — Tuscon, AZ — Pima County Fair

5/17 — Daytona, FL — Welcome To Rockville

7/11 — Gettysburg, PA — Gettysburg Bike Week 

7/18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration 

9/21 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life 

10/5 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock 

Sleep Theory combine energetic hard rock and metalcore, alongside the powerhouse vocalist Cullen Moore. Praised by Jelly Roll and David Draiman, they've toured with Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, and Beartooth. In under two years, they became the fifth most-played artist on Active Rock radio. Afterglow and the Paper Hearts EP merge heavy rock with pop and R&B, producing anthemic bangers and emotional ballads. Saluted by Revolver, Loudwire, and Amazon Music as an Artist to Watch in 2025, they've become one of heavy music's biggest breakouts. With Afterglow, the quartet proves ready to ascend to the next level. Sleep Theory deliver the dynamic, heavy bounce and massive vocal hooks that the rock world desperately needs. Moore is a powerhouse singer who outmatches nearly all his peers, recalling the most classic and timeless pop, R&B, and rock 'n' roll vocalists of the last several decades. Sleep Theory push themselves creatively at every turn, catapulting the genre to new sonic heights. 

Dogma releases "Banned"; EU Tour Announced!

Sinners, the time has come. Dogma’s newest invocation, "Banned," is here, a profane melody woven in flesh and defiance, a hymn to liberation wrapped in forbidden rhythms, a  fusion of metal and tango that tears through the veil of sanctimony.

Some acts are condemned, others are justified. Who draws the line? "Banned" tells another chapter of the story, the moment desire collides with imposed virtue, where submission is shattered, and pleasure becomes power.

But sinners, they are not stopping here.

For the first time ever, Dogma sets foot on European soil, joining forces with Patriarkh on the Sinning Over Europe Part 1 tour. With this, the first gates are broken, and their presence is marked across Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, and Belgium.

This is only the beginning. There are more places to reach, more sinners waiting in the shadows. Let this be a warning: Europe is ready for Dogma, and they are ready to take it.

SINNING OVER EUROPE PART 1 TOUR DATES 

06.04 – Budapest, HUN @ Analog
07.04 – Cluj Napoca, ROM @ Form Space
08.04 – Bucharest, ROM @ Quantic
09.04 – Sofia, BUL @ Mixtape5
11.04 – Kranj, SLO @ Subart
12.04 – Milan, ITA @ Hellbrigade Fest
13.04 – Taneto, ITA @ Fuori Orario
14.04 – Monthey, SUI @ Pont Rouge
15.04 – Munich, GER @ Backstage
16.04 – Oberhausen, GER @ Helvete
17.04 – Hengelo, NLD @ Metropool
18.04 – Drachten, NLD @ Iduna
19.04 – Haarlem, NLD @ Patronaat
20.04 – Ghent, BEL @ Vierde Zaal
21.04 – Erfurt, GER @ From Hell

Get your tickets here: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15542111

MEET & GREET WITH DOGMA: A CALL TO THE UNHOLY CONGREGATION

This first-ever European tour is not just about the stage. Dogma summons our sinners to a limited, intimate gathering beyond the lights and the noise. This is your chance to meet Dogma, to speak, to share, to be part of the movement.

These meet & greets are extremely limited. No show tickets included.  Reserve your place here: https://officialdogma.store/eu-meetngreet/

And sinner, if you come to the show, don’t come empty.  Wear your Dogma emblems. Let us see you under the crimson light adorned in your devotion.  “Banned” is out.  Europe awaits.  Will you join the sin?


MESSAGE FROM LILITH

Sinners,

For the first time, we set foot on European soil. A land steeped in history, contradiction, and rebellion, where saints were martyred, heretics burned, and revolutions born. Now, Dogma arrives, not to kneel, but to rise.

"Banned" is revelation. A wound torn open, a truth they buried, a desire they shamed. It is not just a song, but a confession, a defiance, a sin they tried to erase. Some will flinch, some will fall silent, and some will wake up, which one will you be?

To those who will stand before us on this tour, I want to see you. I want to see you wearing our emblems, our mark, your devotion. Show me that Europe is ready. Show me that Dogma belongs here.

This is just the beginning.

Rise. Sin. Be free. Cause this is not Banned.

 

About DOGMA:
Known for blending hard rock, metal, and theatricality, DOGMA’s shows are more than just performances, they’re experiences that push audiences to confront their innermost desires and truths. Their music, laden with powerful riffs and unapologetic sensuality, invites listeners into a world where self-expression is the ultimate form of freedom.

Join DOGMA in this provocative journey as they shatter the barriers between the sacred and the profane.

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BLEED FROM WITHIN - release video for 'Violent Nature' + new album 'Zenith' out NOW

Metal titans BLEED FROM WITHIN have today released their brand new studio album, Zenith, via Nuclear Blast Records. After their most successful year to date, Zenith's whirlwind of accomplished songwriting, white-hot metal fury and hard-earned confidence proves the best is yet to come from the Scottish heavyweights. To coincide with the album release, they have also revealed a video for storming opening track 'Violent Nature'.

On the release of their new album, the band comment:

"Today is the day. Friday 4th April 2025 marks the release of our greatest work so far. This is the best collection of songs we ever put together and a massive step forward for us creatively. Since we released Hands Of Sin last year, we've worked very hard on delivering something essential to our needs. Something that gave purpose to the time we'd dedicated and something we felt was missing in modern metal. Now, almost a year later, we are ready to share it with the world and see where it takes us. Here's to the future.

Ali, Davie, Goonzi, Kennedy, Steven"

Purchase and stream Zenith now at: https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/zenith.ema

Catch BLEED FROM WITHIN across North America in 2025 supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM on 'The Poisoned Ascendancy' tour, before they return to the UK and Europe for 'The Zenith Tour', where they'll be joined by AFTER THE BURIAL and GREAT AMERICAN GHOST.

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

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

2025 Festival Dates

10.05.25 - US, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
16.05.25 - US, Welcome To Rockville
15.06.25 - UK, Download Festival
26.06.25 - NO, Tons Of Rock
05.07.25 - TR, Headbangers Weekend
14.08.25 - DE, Reload Festival

THE ZENITH TOUR 2025
w/ AFTER THE BURIAL & GREAT AMERICAN GHOST

10.09.25 - BE, Antwerp - Zappa
11.09.25 - DE, Cologne - Live Music Hall
12.09.25 - DE, Hamburg - Docks
13.09.25 - DE, Berlin - Kesselhaus
14.09.25 - PL, Warsaw - Progresja
16.09.25 - FI, Helsinki - Tavastia
17.09.25 - FI, Tampere - Olympia-Kortteli
19.09.25 - SE, Stockholm - Klubben Fryshuset
20.09.25 - SE, Gothenburg - Pustervik
21.09.25 - NO, Oslo - Vulkan Arena
22.09.25 - DK, Copenhagen - Amager Bio
24.09.25 - CZ, Prague - Meet Factory
25.09.25 - HU, Budapest - Barba Negra
26.09.25 - AT, Vienna - SIMM City
27.09.25 - DE, Munich - Backstage
28.09.25 - CH, Zürich - Kompex 457
30.09.25 - FR, Villeurbanne - CCO La Rayonne
01.10.25 - FR, Toulouse - La Cabane
03.10.25 - PT, Lisbon - LAV - Lisboa Ao Vivo
04.10.25 - ES, Madrid - Salva Mon Live
05.10.25 - ES, Barcelona - Razzmatazz 2
07.10.25 - FR, Paris - Bataclan
08.10.25 - NL, Tilburg - 013 Poppodium
10.10.25 - UK, London - O2 Forum Kentish Town
11.10.25 - UK, Manchester - O2 Ritz
12.10.25 - UK, Glasgow - Barrowlands
13.10.25 - UK, Glasgow - Barrowlands

Tickets for all dates are available now at bleedfromwithin.com

Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums 

Mawiza Vocalist Speaking at TEDx Pucón

While pushing the boundaries of modern metal, Mawiza are deeply connected to their native roots.

The Chilean band have performed with the underground's biggest and heaviest influences - including Merycful Fate, Mastodon, Slipknot and Gojira - but they hail from the ancestral territory of Wallmapu, which belongs to the Mapuche Nation. By proudly embracing ancestral instruments, traditional chanting and the Mapuzungun language, the band's fierce bent on groove metal bridges contemporary and ancient culture.

This year, Mawiza are releasing their third album and first since signing with Season of Mist, which RollingStone named one of the 15 Latin Albums that they can't wait to hear. As they prepare to make their most spirited statement yet, today, the band's vocalist is delivering a speech at TEDx Pucón, a local event that's celebrating how nature inspires, nourishes and transforms local leaders in Chile. Awka will speak to how music can be a bridge between culture, territories and memories.

Watch Awka's speech at TEDx Pucón
Friday, April 4 @ 1:30 pm Eastern Time

https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/58778

After his speech, Awka will join his bandmates for a special acoustic performance, which will include new versions of songs from Mawiza's Pulsar Award-winning album Kollong. 

MAWIZA is a metal band originally from the Wallmapu, ancestral territory of the Mapuche Nation in South America, which sings in Mapuzungun, their ancestral language.  

Their identity is based on the preservation of their roots, the relationship of the human being with nature and the conservation of biodiversity, guided by their cosmovision and cultural struggle.

Founded in 2014 as Nunca Seremos Dichosos, they released two albums under that moniker, Tierra (2017) and Kollong (2019). With this formation, they managed to tour not only Chile, but also Colombia and Bolivia. Kollong included the single "Mawiza ñi piwke", the first Metal song sung entirely in Mapuzungun. In 2020, the album won the prestigious Pulsar Award (Chilean Grammys) in the Best Metal Artist category.

After several line-up changes, in 2021, the band decided to change its name to Mawiza and leave behind its mixed use of Spanish and Mapuzungun. They committed to Mapuzungun as its sole language of expression.

Major milestones in the band’s career include: opening for Gojira and Mastodon in 2022 in front of more than 10,000 people, playing with Mercyful Fate at the Movistar Arena Santiago, performing at Knotfest Chile 2023 and playing in front of 30,000 people at the Pasiwali Festival in Taiwan.

Others include participating in the Fluvial music fair in Valdivia, as well as in the Micsur fair in Santiago.

In 2023, Mawiza released the single “Txükur” with the Mapuche rapper MC Millaray and a tremendous and very particular version of Metallica's “Battery”, which they adapted to Mapuzungun.

In August 2023, Mawiza were invited to record a live session by Joe Duplantier, leader of Gojira and owner of Silver Chord Studios in New York. They also visited West Side Studio, owned by renowned producer Alan Douches and performed an acoustic concert at Selva Gallery in Brooklyn.

At the end of 2024, Mawiza re-released Kollong. This version includes new recordings of vocals done entirely in Mapuzungun and drums re-recorded by Txalkan.

This year, Mawiza will release their third album on Season of Mist.

Booking information
Europe: juan@thatmusicagency.com
Rest of the World: unai@cowboymusic.agency

Follow Mawiza
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mawizakvlt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mawizakvlt
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oJP24bXA2fbdVmNGNmCtt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mawizakvlt

Follow Season Of Mist:
Online: http://www.season-of-mist.com
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GHOST BATH - RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, ' WELL, I TRIED DROWNING'

Depressive black metallers GHOST BATH have emerged from beyond the veil with their new album, Rose Thorn Necklace, which will be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records.  The band, in their 12th year of existence, are not in the business of softening the edges. Rather, the frontman (Nameless aka Dennis Mikula) is leaning more toward his antisocial traits, serrated like a rusty knife yet beautifully honed over years of toil.

The band unveil the atmospheric second single, 'Well, I Tried Drowning'. Watch the video directed by Claudio Marino of Artax Film.
 
GHOST BATH comments, "'Well, I Tried Drowning' is a plea for death, not by my own hand but for someone else to do the courtesy as I have not been able to bring myself to do. It is a fantasy -rooted in wishful thinking- that someone would cut my throat in my sleep, finally ending my life as I drown in my own blood. Wish fulfillment in blunt, gory detail."

Watch 'Well, I Tried Drowning' music video below.

Pre-order & pre-save Rose Thorn Necklace:
https://ghostbath.bfan.link/rose-thorn-necklace-album

Stream 'Well, I Tried Drowning':
https://ghostbath.bfan.link/well-i-tried-drowning

Rose Thorn Necklace is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel Case

  • LP

    • Pink Swirl

    • Red Swirl

Rose Thorn Necklace was recorded in 2024 between January and June. The drums were recorded and engineered by Mike Heller at Heaven and Heller Studios while the remaining sections were completed by Nameless (Dennis Mikula) at his home studio. The album was mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley. The cover artwork was created by Ksenija Tarasova. Free from the Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather conceptual trilogy, sole proprietor Nameless(aka Dennis Mikula) explores the most intense and introspective music from GHOST BATH’s oeuvre, advancing with blackened blasts and melancholic movements while moving his only child forward into the unknown.

GHOST BATH is:
Nameless (Dennis Mikula) | Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Synth
Mike Heller | Drums
Chewie a.k.a. Jason Tjoei | Piano

HOT MILK Share "Swallow This" Video

HOT MILK continue their Corporation P.O.P era with new single "Swallow This," which takes swipe at the so-called leaders of the world, who seem hell-bent on callously cavaliering us headfirst into collapse.

Talking further on the single, lead singer Han Mee expands, "We live in a post-truth era, we are confused, we are lost, and we are untrusting. We must follow our gut to what is moral, right and kind. 'Swallow This' is a protest song against the hypodermic needle of control media. They anger and press upon pressure points to gain control. As we have always said, 'QUESTION EVERYTHING.' It is healthy and it is right in this world that has evolved too fast for our primate brains to keep up. We must prioritize the wellness and safety of our fellow man, no matter their race, creed, religion, gender, or sexuality. We are human beings, do not let something as common as money and power replace what truly matters. Community, joy, laughter, spirit. I will stand on that picket line first if it comes to it, for now, this is all we got. Enjoy, f 'em."

Watch the video for "Swallow This" below.

Hot Milk's sophomore album Corporation P.O.P. is an extravagant, uncompromising assessment of the perilous world around us, examined through a sharp British lens that is both witty and universal. 

Having studied a politics degree, Han Mee has used that with Corporation P.O.P. — where Hot Milk unleash the pent-up anger experienced en masse around the globe. "I've always felt like a bit of a white knight – it's my duty to save the world somehow," says Han. "I feel very, very impacted by the world's issues, consistently. I wanted to be an MEP [Member of European Parliament], that was my dream."

Despite its global outlook, Corporation P.O.P. is an album that takes root in Manchester and Salford, exemplified by the band's decision to shoot all of their videos in their hometown. "Newt Gingrich, who was a U.S. politician, once said, 'All politics is local,'" says Han. "I'm trying to look local and be involved locally so I can affect my world. This is how I survive, because the world can feel overwhelming."

"Manchester is the best f'in city in the world," she continues, getting somewhat emotional, having recently u-turned from a permanent move to L.A. when Manchester came calling back to her. "We started this band in Manchester, it's intrinsic to me and who I am. It has to bleed into the art we create, because it helped me create it."

Produced by the band's own Jim Shaw, with Zach Jones and KJ Strock, you can sense Hot Milk's killer instinct throughout the record, a result of the intensive writing process and recorded as live album, it offers the band at their heaviest with their raw, unapologetic lyrics which brim with unfiltered emotion.  

Snapshotting the gloom of the present and unloading very real fears for the future, the sentiment behind Corporation P.O.P. might feel locked inside a time capsule. But fast forward two decades, and time will surely prove why this record carries the hallmarks of something timeless.

PRE-ORDER THE RECORD

The album will be available as Color LP, Band Store Exclusive LP, and CD.

Hot Milk have also announced a series of dates across the UK and U.S. this Spring and Summer.

U.S. SPRING TOUR:
4/16 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
4/17 — Atlanta, GA — Terminal West
4/18 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
4/19 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Culture Room
4/22 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
4/23 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
4/25 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
4/26 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
4/27 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
4/29 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club 
5/1 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall
5/2 — Millvale, PA — Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse & Cafe
5/3 — Cleveland, OH — The Roxy
5/4 — Toronto, ON — Lee's Palace
5/6 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall 
5/7 — Minneapolis, MN — Fine Line
5/9 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
5/10 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
5/11 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
5/13 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/14 — Portland, OR — Star Theater
5/16 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
5/17 — Los Angeles, CA — Echoplex
5/18 — Phoenix, AZ — Ben's Bells Project / Phoenix Studio
5/20 — Dallas, TX — Trees
7/26 & 7/27 — Long Beach, CA — Warped Tour 2025
9/19 — Lousiville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival
10/2 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival

ABOUT HOT MILK:
HOT MILK have blossomed over the course of three self-produced EPs and a Top 40 album. This constant stream of releases has meant that Hot Milk were never away from the spotlight — or the stages they call home. Their rise has taken them to stadium support slots with Foo Fighters,  Blink-182, Green Day, Limp Bizkit, Pale Waves, and more. They have graced the main stages of the best festivals in Europe, America, South America, and Australia. An appearance on Jimmy Kimmel in the U.S., BBC Radio 1 playlists, covers of UK media, and their own headline sold-out tours, to over 120 million streams to date. The band also released a documentary, Kaleidoscope Of The Abyss, in Summer 2024.

Watch the video for the previous single "90 Seconds to Midnight" here.