HOLLOW LEG Announce New Full-Length Album Dust and Echoes

April 23, 2025

Sludge-tinged riff lords HOLLOW LEG return on June 13th, 2025 with Dust and Echoes, a thunderous new full-length that doubles as both concept and collision — two EPs (Dust and Echoes) written in separate sessions, now merged into one devastatingly cohesive release. The album will be released via Third House Communications and features nine crushing tracks that traverse doom, grunge, classic metal, and space rock.

Dust and Echoes was recorded and produced by the band at High Five Studio in DeLand, Florida, with mixing and mastering handled by Zeuss (HATEBREED, CROWBAR, ROB ZOMBIE). Artwork was created by Shawn Garrett and Jean Saiz, reflecting the record’s post-apocalyptic themes of human collapse, survival, and rebirth.

The album showcases HOLLOW LEG’s most varied and atmospheric songwriting to date, with layers of percussion, groove-heavy riffing, spaced-out guitar work, and a balance of sludge and melody that pushes the band into new sonic territory. Tracks like “Holy Water,” “Ride the Wave/Dig the Grave,” and “Last Tribe” dive deep into end-of-days scenarios — a choose-your-own-adventure soundtrack for the end of the world and what might come after.

About HOLLOW LEG:

HOLLOW LEG is a heavy band born in the swamps of Florida, built on riffs, rhythm, and raw energy. Since forming in 2009, the band has forged a sound that blends sludge, doom, and hard rock with elements of grunge, classic metal, and even blues and hip-hop — a swampy, groove-laden punch to the gut that’s as soulful as it is crushing.

Over the years, HOLLOW LEG has carved out a loyal following with their dynamic songwriting, relentless live shows, and a discography that balances grit with atmosphere. The lineup — Scott Angelacos (vocals), Brent Lynch (guitars/backing vocals), John Stewart (drums/percussion), and Tom Crowther (bass) — brings deep roots in the underground, with current and former members of cult bands like BLOODLET, CARIBOU KING, and JUNIOR BRUCE.

With appearances at major underground festivals like Psycho Las Vegas and Maryland Doom Fest, and a catalog of full-lengths and EPs that have pushed their sound in new directions, HOLLOW LEG continues to evolve without losing their core: heavy, honest, and hungry. Whether channeling the slow burn of doom, the swagger of stoner rock, or the urgency of hardcore, they remain fiercely committed to the riff and the truth it carries.

Their new album, Dust and Echoes, is the culmination of everything the band has built — a concept forged from two distinct EPs that fuse into a single, end-of-days experience. It’s their heaviest, most varied, and most fully realized statement yet.

HOLLOW LEG is:

Scott Angelacos – Vocals
Brent Lynch – Guitars, Backing Vocals
John Stewart – Drums, Percussion (including rainsticks)
Tom Crowther – Bass

Connect with HOLLOW LEG:

Bandcamp: https://hollowleg666.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollowlegfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollowlegband
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hollowlegfl
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hollow-leg/404795284
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hollowlegfl?_t=ZP-8vMuUzPBTR8&_r=1

California's Matthew Nowhere presents 'Transforming' feat. Lunar Twin, previewing debut album

April 23, 2025

California-based electronic pop artist Matthew Nowhere presents his single 'Transforming' feat. Lunar Twin, the latest taster of his forthcoming debut record 'Crystal Heights', an epic 13-track album that serves as a loud and welcome introduction to this fascinating artist.

As vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Matthew Nowhere explores the synth and tape-laden sounds of the 1980s with inspired reverence. Emerging from the intersection of old and new, his unique music weaves deep vibes and poetic lyrics with gritty New Wave beats. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently residing in California's Nevada County in the forests of the Sierra Mountains, Matthew Nowhere uses authentic analog production styles in creating deeply authentic and soulful music that speaks to the power of love to overcome all obstacles.

Based in Hawaii and Salt Lake City, Lunar Twin have been mainstays on the American dreamgaze scene for many years, this cinematic music duo made of up vocalist Bryce Boudreau and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Murphy. Blending chill electronic beats, soulful downtempo vibes, and poetic lyrics, they create ethereal, hypnotic soundscapes perfect for late-night drives - as evident from their latest 2023 album 'Aurora'.

With Boudreau on vocals for ‘Transforming’, a fine layer of silk has been woven into the fabric of an already sublime futuristic composition. Boudreau also contributes on another track - 'Persist3nce' - along with Lunar Twin bandmate Christopher Murphy.

“The collaboration with Bryce on this song started with some impressive synchronicity, and the whole process really set the tone for a lot of the 'Crystal Heights' album itself. Bryce is incredibly gifted at inhabiting these sonic spaces – and he immediately understood exactly what the song needed and what it was trying to convey. I think working together brought out the best in both of us,” says Matthew Nowhere.

Bryce Boudreau adds, “I was swept away by the grandeur of Matthew’s music on this song and immediately envisioned a coastal night world populated by dreamers and drifting souls caught in between the dusk and dawn of coastal neon. The rest of story wrote itself. I’m excited to finally be able share this song.”

Matthew Nowhere earlier previewed two singles from this album - the moody and evocative 'Echoes Still Remain', with ethereal vocals lacing through a pulsating soundscape like the brooding rhythmic ghost of celebrated new wave pioneers and 'Love Is Only What We Are', a song about the profound human longing for authentic love, suggesting that this yearning is actually a seed with the potential for the love we seek.

"Music to me is literally magic. I am transforming feelings into sounds. And if I’m going to do that kind of alchemy, the feelings I want to share are ones that are meaningful and transformative. Life is wild and mysterious, and it doesn’t always make sense. But the important things - connection, love - are always grounding and I can’t think of anything else I want to focus my life on," says Matthew Nowhere.

As of April 23, 'Transforming' is available from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 'Crystal Heights' album - now available for pre-order - will be released digitally and on Limited Edition transparent blue vinyl on May 23.

CREDITS
Music composed by Matthew Nowhere (Matthew Lin Packard)
Lyrics by Matthew Nowhere
except ‘Transforming’ and ‘Persist3nce’ - lyrics by Bryce Boudreau
Matthew Nowhere - vocals, synths, bass, guitar, drums, drum machines, programing & sequencing
Bryce Boudreau – lead vocals on ‘Transforming’ and ‘Persist3nce’
Chris Murphy – additional synths on ‘Persist3nce’
Antonio Family Singers – choir on ‘Persist3nce’
Produced by Matthew Nowhere. Co-produced by Bryce Boudreau
Mixed & mastered at Nowhere Sound Studios
Recorded at Nowhere Sound (Grass Valley, CA), Tiny Flame Studios (Petaluma, CA), Ohia Forest Recordings (Kealekua, Hawaii), Desert Heat Studio (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Cover artwork by Violet Flame Design
Artist photos and videography by Anjali Rivera
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

UK electronic artist Max Rael presents 'Brighter Future', teasing debut album 'The Enemy Is Us'

April 23, 2025

British electronic artist Max Rael has announced the forthcoming album 'The Enemy Is Us', his debut solo effort, out in June via London imprint Liquid Len Recording Company, preceded by a traditional A / B side single 'Brighter Future'.

An alternative electronic pop song with spoken word vocals, 'Brighter Future' questions avoidant strategies of coping with life in a seemingly increasingly chaotic and unsafe world and queries how can we reverse course from an anticipated dystopian future.

The non-album B-side 'The People We Love Have Won (Persistence Is All)' is a darker beast, named after Coil's 2000 London performance at The Royal Festival Hall, which also happens to be tattooed on the inside of Rael's left wrist.

Spoken word, electronic music and loud drums can all be expected on the impending 12-track album, produced and mixed by Max Rael with additional mixing by Caden Clarkson and mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode, Pixies. Nine Inch Nails). Fusing a range of electronic music styles with other genres, Max Rael is a master journeyman of existential exploration into humanity, self, society, reality, psychology, philosophy and the future.

"Whilst I naturally tend to be drawn towards darker and more melancholy themes, sometimes creativity needs to be a reaction to the world around us. I felt I needed to take some creative responsibility, and not push more negativity out into a world that already feels like its drowning, like kicking somebody when they're already down," says Max Rael.

"While it's natural, and sometimes necessary, to explore difficult realities through art, and I've done my share of that, I believe there's also a vital role for artists and dreamers to imagine and articulate possibilities for hope and improvement. Drawing inspiration from John Higgs's thought-provoking ideas, where in 1977 it was a defiant and shocking statement when The Sex Pistols said, ‘No Future’, today perhaps the true rebellion involves standing up and saying, ‘Yes Future’… A Brighter Future."

Musician, writer, actor, engineer and producer, Max Rael has remixed such artists as Fish (Marillion), Last July, Kommand + Kontrol, Bienheldenschafgegenstand and Freudstein. He is also behind electro-goth trailblazers History Of Guns, formed in Hertfordshire in 1996. Frontrunners of the Wasp Factory / FuturePunk scene of the early 2000s, their single 'Your Obedient Servant' was championed by The Quietus and Mick Mercer among the “thirty best goth singles of all time”.

Renowned for their meta-modernist Industrial sound, 2024 saw the release of their 'Half Light' album, their eighth record to date and second since 2022's return from a ten-year hiatus. They also kicked off 2025 with the single 'Little Miss Suicide (25)', marking 25th years since releasing their debut single.

As of April 22, 'Brighter Future' is available from fine digital platforms, including Amazon, and also directly from the artist via Bandcamp. The full album 'The Enemy Is Us' will be released on June 20 via Liquid Len Recording Company.

CREDITS
Written by Max Rael
Produced, performed and mixed by Max Rael
Additional mixing by Caden Clarkson
Mastered by Pete Maher
Released by Liquid Len Recording Company
Cover artwork & photographs by Filiz Photography
Video by Abigail Clarkson
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Pageant Unveils Lyric Visualizer for Single "Show Me How To Love You"

April 22, 2025

Rock band Pageant is excited to announce the release of their new single, “Show Me How To Love You”. Pageant is a hard-hitting 4-piece rock band based in High Point, NC, built to revive and redefine rock ‘n’ roll for a new generation. With Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, Dezzy Foxx shredding lead guitar, and Cam Duke on rhythm, Pageant fuses the raw power of rock’s golden era with a modern edge that refuses to be boxed in. Inspired by icons like Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, and Cinderella, their sound delivers the high-energy guitar-driven sounds of the past while unapologetically adding new, modern elements.

The band comments on the single, "Have you ever met someone that makes you feel like a teenager again, unsure of how to express your feelings? This song is a high-energy anthem about the inability to navigate strong feelings in a new relationship. Produced by Brian Craddock (Daughtry) and mastered by Grammy-winning Brad Blackwood (Mammoth, Korn, Maroon 5, Sevendust), this song is a powerhouse that takes you on a high-speed ride the second it starts and doesn't slow down."

While honoring the giants of classic rock, Pageant also embraces a wide array of musical influences. Their distinct sound seeks to bridge the gap between the past and future of rock, providing listeners with a unique experience that feels both raw and refined. With a passion for every genre, their music offers a fusion of styles that feels new yet nostalgic, a perfect balance between the familiar and the unexpected.

Pageant is actively pushing boundaries through relentless live shows, a highly-driven DIY work ethic, and a strong media outreach to put their name in every rock fan’s mouth. Whether it’s blowing the roof off college frat houses, self-funding tours across the country, or working with major producers and Grammy winners, Pageant is doing the work and making noise. They’re not just playing music. They’re building a movement.

“Show Me How To Love You” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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Rhüne Mountain Festival Announces Full Artist Line-up

April 22, 2025

Rhüne Mountain Festival Announces Full Artist Line-up

Buy Tickets Here

The countdown is on, and Rhüne Mountain Festival has officially unveiled its full lineup for a June celebration steeped in fuzz, riffs, and ritual.

From June 26th–28th, heavy-hitting artists like SUN BELOW, YETI ON HORSEBACK, AAWKS, OCCULT WITCHES, and OL TIME MOONSHINE — among others — will conjure walls of sound beneath the hazy skies of Dunnville, Ontario: North America’s mecca for doom-laden grooves, desert-drenched stoner riffs, and psychedelic sermons.

The full daily lineup — a cosmic roadmap of riff-heavy rituals and fuzz-fueled journeys — can be found here:

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 -

HALF TIGHT

IVY GARDENS

NOVA DOLL

WYNDRIDER

SUN BELOW

INDIAN HANDCRAFTS

FRIDAY, JUNE 27-

NASU

VOIDSEER

CAVERNOUS

YETI ON HORSEBACK

OVERCROOK

ASTRAL WITCH

BLACK ABSINTHE

PALE MARE

PYRES

LOOSE

ABSORB

AAWKS

SONS OF OTIS

RIP

THE DEATH WHEELERS

DOPETHRONE

SATURDAY, JUNE 28-

SHADOW OF JUPITER

SONIC TABOO

EARTH ALTAR

MOOCH

OCCULT WITCHES

CANNABUS

OL TIME MOONSHINE

LOW ORBIT

PALE HORSE RITUAL

BIBLICAL

DOOMBOYZ

GOZU

ECSTATIC VISION

ACID MAMMOTH

SONS OF ARRAKIS

Buy Tickets HERE: https://fannatickets.com/event/june-26-28-rhune-mountain-fest-dunnville-ontario-370/register

Ticketing Page: https://fannatickets.com/event/june-26-28-rhune-mountain-fest-dunnville-ontario-370/register

Social Media:

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Hall of Fame Singer/Songwriter Daryl Hall Set for U.S., U.K. Dates with Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook

April 22, 2025

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall just added a west coast run featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze starting October 19th in Reno, NV and ending November 4th in Denver, CO. See full tour dates below.

Tilbrook has previously performed with Hall on his award-winning web series, Live from Daryl’s House. “I’ve toured with Glenn in the past, and I’m a fan of his songs, and it will be great to work with him again,” said Daryl, whose previous tours included acts Howard Jones, Elvis Costello and Todd Rundgren. The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set in front of the house band to open, then joining Daryl Hall on-stage to close the show.

Added Tilbrook, “I am so excited to be playing with Daryl and his fabulous band this year. After having a blast touring with them in 2021, and re-igniting the flame in Daryl’s House in 2023, I look forward to reuniting with them and playing some of my favorite songs, Daryl songs and some other stuff that you’ll love! Come down and don’t break the furniture.”

The tour’s next leg brings them to the U.K. May 17th for dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton, as well as the May 19th show at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which will represent Daryl’s first-ever solo performance there.

Last year, Hall also toured with Elvis Costello, and released D, his first solo album in 13 years, co-produced by fellow RHOF inductee Dave Stewart, who co-wrote seven of the nine new original songs, with Hall penning the other two, on Virgin Records. The album spawned two top 20 hits on the AC Chart.

Daryl Hall and Glenn Tilbrook Tour Schedule

March 22 – Arena Theatre – Houston, TX

March 25 – Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX

March 28 – WinStar World Casino – Thackerville, OK

March 30 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO

April 1 – Warner Theatre – Erie, PA

April 3 – Genesee Theatre – Waukegan, IL

April 5 – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Mt. Pleasant, MI

May 17 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK

May 19 – Royal Albert Hall – London, UK

May 21 – Symphony Hall – Birmingham, UK

May 23 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK

May 25 – Brighton Centre – Brighton, UK

July 11 – Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, CT

July 13 – The Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard – Hammondsport, NY

July 15 – Lowell Memorial Auditorium – Lowell, MA

July 17 – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY

July 19 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA

July 21 – The Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ

July 23 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY

July 25 – Ovation Hall – Atlantic City, NJ

October 19 – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Reno, NV

October 22 – Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA

October 24 – Blue Note Summer Sessions – Napa, CA

October 26 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV

October 28 – YouTube Theater – Inglewood, CA

October 30 – Pechanga Resort Casino – Temecula, CA

November 1 – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Indio, CA

November 4 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO

Swiss Hard Rockers SHAKRA Unveil New Single "Burning Heart" + Lyric Video

April 22, 2025

Today, Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA are excited to unveil their new single “Burning Heart,”out via Frontiers Music Srl. The new single is accompanied by a lyric video, available below.

“Burning Heart” is a special track that was originally recorded during the sessions for the 'Invincible' album. The session files were lost for years and were only rediscovered by accident during the band’s 30th anniversary preparations. The track now marks the band’s first official release on Frontiers Music Srl.

SHAKRA comments on the new single:

“We had written it off – lost in the digital void. And then suddenly it reappeared, as if the message was meant to manifest itself”.

Lead singer Mark Fox added:

“All my life, people have tried in different ways to separate me from what I do with all my heart and soul: making music. But no one has succeeded – and no one ever will”.

Thomas Muster states:

“'Burning Heart,' to me, is a picture of that inner fire that drives you. When you burn for

something, you don’t do it for fame or success – you do it because it’s part of who you are."

Watch the Lyric Video for “Burning Heart"

SHAKRA is about to celebrate their impressive 30th anniversary, showing why they are a solid force in the world of rock and metal. Walking the fine line between hard rock and heavy metal, they have crafted a sound over the last three decades that captivates both rock fans and metalheads alike.

Despite lineup changes and shifting trends in the rock and metal scene, every challenge has only made the band stronger, solidifying their ability to stay true to their style. Today, SHAKRAis more experienced, versatile, and enduring than ever before.

Looking far back is important, but the future must not be forgotten – this is far from the end. SHAKRA is ready to open a new chapter, bigger and more powerful than ever. The foundation they stand on has been built with sweat, blood, and tears – 30 years of dedication and relentless effort.

Their music has been the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans – songs that have sparked memories and accompanied generations. SHAKRA delivers a live experience that perfectly captures the raw energy and passion of these genres. Their stage presence and commitment guarantee a show that will leave a lasting impression.

Stream/Listen to "Burning Heart" HERE

SHAKRA are:

Mark Fox

Roger Tanner

Cyril Montavon

Thomas Muster

Thom Blunier

We Came As Romans Announce The Bad Luck Tour 2025 World Headline Tour

April 22, 2025

Just days after dropping their searing new single “Bad Luck,” modern metalcore torchbearers We Came As Romans have officially announced their Bad Luck 2025 World Tour. The epic headline run will include coast-to-coast dates across North America this July and August with special guests At The Burial, Currents & Johnny Booth. They will then head to Europe and the UK for an extensive headline run this fall with special guests Brand of Sacrifice.

VIP package upgrades via Soundrink and various pre-sales for the North American run will begin Wednesday, April 23rd at 10am local time. All tickets for the North American run will go on general sale Friday, April 25th at 10am local time HERE. For information on pre-sales and on-sale across the UK and Europe click HERE. Full dates below.

Launching on July 22nd in Toronto and closing out with an epic hometown at legendary Detroit venue, The Fillmore on August 23, the North American headline tour follows the massive response to the band’s first release of 2025—“Bad Luck”, a thunderous anthem of perseverance, identity, and rebirth.

Speaking on today's announcement, We Came As Romans frontman Dave Stephens shares

"This tour isn’t just a run of shows—it’s a celebration of what we’ve all built together, and it’s the perfect way to launch our new single, Bad Luck, into the world. We’ve poured everything into this release, and I can’t wait to share it with everyone from stage to stage."

The Bad Luck 2025 World Tour arrives on the heels of an already stacked US festival schedule for the band—including stops at Welcome to Rockville, Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration, Warped Tour, and When We Were Young—and signals a bold new era for a group who have spent nearly two decades rewriting the rules of modern heavy music.

BAD LUCK WORLD TOUR - NORTH AMERICA

With special guests

After The Burial, Currents & Johnny Booth

July 22 – Toronto, ON – Rebel

July 24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

July 25 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

July 26 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

July 27 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

July 29 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

July 30 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

August 1 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

August 4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

August 5 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

August 6 – Austin, TX – Emo's

August 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

August 10 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24

August 12 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

August 13 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre

August 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

August 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

August 17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

August 19 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

August 20 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

August 22 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

August 23 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

ABOUT WE CAME AS ROMANS

We Came As Romans continue to progress and evolve at lightspeed, maintaining a place at the forefront of heavy music and culture. Never content to follow, they seamlessly alchemize crushing groove-driven catharsis, spacey electronics, and arena-size singalongs into a sound that refuses to sit still—effortlessly moving between metal, alternative, hardcore, and rock.

The Michigan-born five-piece—Dave Stephens, Joshua Moore, Lou Cotton, Andy Glass, and David Puckett—first broke through with Tracing Back Roots (2013), which cracked the Billboard 200 Top 10 and hit #1 on both the Independent Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. Their self-titled 2015 album followed, debuting at #11 on the Billboard 200, cementing their status as modern metalcore royalty.

Following the tragic loss of original vocalist Kyle Pavone in 2018, the band has continued to honor his legacy with their 2022 album, Darkbloom, their highest-praised record to date. Kerrang! awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it “a carrier for a knot of emotion, and a tribute to their friend.” It featured career-defining tracks like “Black Hole” (ft. Caleb Shomo), now over 102 million Spotify streams, and “Daggers” (ft. Zero 9:36), which surpassed 32 million streams. Media outlets including Loudwire and Consequence praised the album for its emotional range, sonic heft, and unapologetic vulnerability.

“Bad Luck” is the next step in their journey—an anthem born of loss, scars, heart, and unrelenting drive.

Teen Metal Band Chained Saint Announce First-Ever Tour

April 22, 2025

Teen metal band CHAINED SAINT — comprised of four high school students Ethan Kahn (17, guitar), Sebastian De Avila (18, bass), Cameron Cottrell (19, drums) and Sean Sterling (18, vocals) — were one of the most hotly tipped bands of 2024. In just a few short months, Revolver, Guitar World, Loudwire, and Judas Priest legend Rob Halford praised the band for their chops. SiriusXM's Liquid Metal added the band to their playlist, and their debut single "Animosity" served as the theme song for the WWE 2K24 DLC 4 trailer in September.

The band is over the moon to announce its upcoming, first-ever headline tour of the U.S.

Chained Saint will also appear at several festivals through the year, including Welcome to Rockville, Rocklahoma, Louder Than Life, and VANS Warped Tour.

All upcoming dates, including a support slots for Alice In Chains, are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 25 at 10am local time. Pre-sale starts tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

"We cannot wait to get on the road and play in all of these great cities around the country," the band says with a twinkle in its collective eye. "This is what it's all about for us. Bringing our music to the people and having that direct connection with our fans, as well as making new ones city by city, by playing our songs live, is what we've been dreaming of!"

Born in a South Florida garage back in the summer of 2022, Chained Saint's recently released debut album, Blindside (out via independent label Patriark Records) combines the raw, organic riffery of the best old-school '80s thrash metal with a dash of modern-day brutality befitting the many challenges confronting the youth of 2024. The past and present collide, resulting in modern, metallic maelstrom made by a bunch of kids who play with fire in their veins — and their hands! Blindside, produced by William DuVall of Alice In Chains, focuses that fury into a powerfully concise, eight-song LP. The album was recorded and mixed to analog tape with no computers involved whatsoever in the recording sessions. No AI. No studio trickery. No bullshit. Just real riffs made by real players.

CHAINED SAINT ON TOUR:
5/6 — Miami, FL — Gramps^
5/8 — Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun@
5/13 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle@
5/15 — Dothan, AL — Dothan Civic Center@
5/17 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*

HEADLINE DATES:
6/19 — Orlando, FL — The Social
6/21 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits
6/24 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade — Altar
6/25 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre — Side Room
6/27 — Washington, DC — Venue TBA
6/29 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground
7/1 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie
7/2 — Ridgewood, NY — TV Eye
7/3 — Cleveland Heights, OH — Grog Shop
7/7 — Kansas City, MO — recordBar
7/8 — St. Louis, MO — Blueberry Hill — The Duck Room
7/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston — Bronze Peacock Room
7/11 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues Dallas — Cambridge Room
7/13 — San Antonio, TX — Paper Tiger — Small Stage

FESTIVALS:
8/15 — Los Angeles, CA — Whisky A GoGo#
8/31 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma*
9/21 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
11/15 — Orlando, FL — Warped Tour*
^With Basterdane
@Supporting Alice In Chains
#With Knot(sic)
*Festival Dates

Rick Wakeman, featuring the vocals of Hayley Sanderson brings an all new show to the U.S. this Summer

April 22, 2025

In the last five years or so, keyboard maestro, composer and raconteur Rick Wakeman CBE has entertained audiences around the US with his brilliant and witty one-man shows, featuring solo performances of his work with YES, his own compositions and some surprise adaptations of other musicians’ material.

However, in July, his STRICTLY WAKEMAN tour will present a new show unlike any of his previous appearances. For the first time ever, Rick will be joining forces with a female singer – Hayley Sanderson, well-known for her work as one of the leading vocalists on the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing TV show – to present a series of concerts featuring music specially adapted for piano and vocals.

Rick and Hayley have been working together for several years. He accompanied her on her 2009 album, Just Songs, and impressed by her vocal versatility and clarity, subsequently invited her to sing lead vocals on a number of his shows for band (and sometimes, orchestra) in the UK and South America, at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and the O2 Arena. Her awesome vocals also feature on the definitive Live At The London Palladium box set, recorded when Rick led his band through The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and a set of YES classics, over two magical nights in 2023, and on his studio album, A Gallery Of The Imagination. Rick was also the person to give her the affectionate nickname ‘Strictly’!

Rick Wakeman needs no introduction. His 50-plus year career started as a much-in- demand session pianist and keyboard player, who performed his own arrangements on many classic records by the likes of David Bowie, Cat Stevens and Elton John. After a brief sojourn in the Strawbs, he joined YES and remained a member throughout their most productive period when they became the most successful progressive rock band in the world. After leaving YES, he acquired legendary status by writing and recording groundbreaking concept albums on a grand scale, but is equally at home performing solo on a Steinway grand piano. His record of being the only pianist to have two solo instrumental albums (Piano Portraits and Piano Odyssey) enter the UK charts in the Top 10 on release remains unbroken. While respecting his own musical history, Rick is always looking for ways to refresh, update and extend his legacy. “Hayley is great to work with, as she has the talent to feel the music in such a way as to make all the arrangements seamless,” he comments. “Hayley and I have never worked in concert with just the piano and voice, and so it opens up opportunities for new arrangements of pieces from rare albums, like Make Me A Woman from the Time Machine album, and Julia and The Hymn from 1984.”

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to witness Rick’s latest creative explorations in the company of Hayley Sanderson!

Summer 2025 Performances

July

Fri 18 Richmond VA The National #

Sun 20 Ridgefield CT Ridgefield Playhouse #

Mon 21 Ocean City NJ Ocean City Music Pier •

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RAVEN BLACK IGNITES THE FLAME WITH FIERY NEW SINGLE “BURN” THE LATEST CHAPTER OF THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM ”BLACK SONATA” Due Out September 12

April 22, 2025

The circus of the macabre returns — louder, darker, and more ferocious than ever.

The haunting, genre-defying force known as RAVEN BLACK has unleashed the next chapter in their unfolding gothic metal opera. “BURN” — the second single from the highly anticipated full-length album

Black Sonata — "BURN" is available now across all streaming platforms.

“Burn” follows the success of “FXCK YOU,” the album’s first single, and continues the narrative arc of Black Sonata — an album that promises to be RAVEN BLACK'S most ambitious and immersive work to date. Drawing from classical influences, dark theater, and spine-rattling metalcore, this album is a journey into the void... with the devil grinning from the passenger seat.

Produced by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), “Burn” is an infernal symphony of heavy guitars, industrial textures, and Raven’s unmistakable blend of haunting melody and psychotic screams.

CLICK TO PREORDER HERE "BLACK SONATA"

Meet RAVEN BLACK, a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal, influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music, serves as the soundtrack to vocalist Raven's duality as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.

Drawing from a myriad of musical inspirations, RAVEN BLACK expertly blends elements from their favorite art forms, including movies, ethnic backgrounds, and personal life experiences. Each song is crafted to take fans on an adventure, offering new perspectives and understandings. Their sound ranges from melodic to dark, fun to raging and psychotic—yet every track tells a story.

At the heart of their narrative lies a comic book character: a girl whose innocence was taken at a young age. Overcoming her demons and cursed by her predators, she discovers she is half human, half doll. The doll within her is dark, and as she embraces her inner darkness, she travels with her demons who protect her from those seeking to steal her inner power.

She is the key.

Soulful Sound & Introspection: Kelsey Michael's 'Lethowsow' album is out now via Dimple Discs

April 22, 2025

Emerging from southwestern England, Kelsey Michael unveils her first solo effort, 'Lethowsow', released by Peckham-based imprint Dimple Discs. Drawing inspiration from the iconic piano-driven sounds of 60s and 70s artists like Laura Nyro and Carole King, this seven-song collection blends modern art-pop sensibility with powerful vocals, feel-good melodies reminiscent of classic pop, and mesmerizing folk drones.

With this album, Kelsey Michael's unique sound having garnered BBC 6 Music support from Radcliffe and Maconie, and also Gilles Peterson, in addition to rave reviews from an array of publications, with UNCUT's Rob Hughes dubbing this "Nyro-esque rapture" and "beguiling... infused with natural wonder".

Kelsey's own history in the music scene is many-storied. Previously a theatre performer and movie soundtrack singer, you may also recognize her voice from Jocelyn Pook’s score for Stanley Kubrick’s final film 'Eyes Wide Shut' or through her collaborations with Anglo-Irish avant-pop band The High Llamas and their endlessly inventive songwriter Sean O’Hagan. In fact, she features on five of Sean’s albums, including his 2019 solo release 'Radum Calls Radum Calls'.

Many moons have passed since her first job as a backing singer for music legends The The on their European tour. Since then Kelsey Michael has released two EPs with her previous London-based band Minnow, the second of which (‘Out Of The Woods’) came out on Stereolab label Duophonic and also involves Sean O’Hagan, receiving notable praise from The Wire and The Guardian, among others.

Celebrating song whilst transporting us to the magical wild West Cornwall landscape - Kelsey’s chosen home, anchor and inspiration - this album is a cinematic breath of fresh air. "Lethowsow" (pronounced Laith-oh-so), means ‘the milky ones’ in old ‘Kernewek’ language - this old Cornish name being given the treacherous Seven Stones reef off Lands End, a large stretch of vertical rocks like sharks’ teeth which are always covered with white water. Kelsey loved the soft sound of this word, describing the rocks in a magical way, as if they were characters.

For Kelsey, this album represents the awesome and humbling power of nature, the sea being a major character in this release. 'Swimming' takes us wading into waves, "cooling off the heat deep inside", with watery glissando from stunning harpist Benjin Musiq.

This album also features vocal performances by folk artist Angeline Morrison (creator of 'The Sorrow Songs: folk songs of black British experience') and Maria Heseltine, as well as Kelsey's daughter, May Robson (MAY). Acoustic bassist Ben Kypreos and percussionist Greg Dyer also contribute to this album's sound with rich harmony and a magically fresh sound.

Earlier, Kelsey Michael shared the feel-good 'Mounts Bay Morning' and the Jobim- and Morricone-influenced lead track 'Music Of The Waves', the video for which features the lush landscape that is so inspirational to her, with images of hedgerow, shore and moors thrown up to catch the light, along with a tumble of beautiful Cornish place names.

Named for the Isles of Scilly freight ship, folklore-filled sea ballad 'Gry Maritha' serenades this hardy blue boat in rhapsodic style - think Gerry and The Pacemaker’s 'Ferry across the Mersey 'in session with The Carpenters. Telling multiple stories, it touches on the folklore of the waters of the Scilly crossing whilst simultaneously uncovering hidden moments of a mother and child whose daily rhythms overlap with the ship’s departure and return.

'Tide Comes In / The Crossing' gets real about rural poverty in Penzance, still finding cause to celebrate the resilience, creativity and community support networks so often invisible to visitors. The inevitable ebb and flow of the tides gives certainty in troubled times when it can feel there is little to rely on.

This immersive music experience comes home to the wonder of small domestic moments in 'Washing Line', featuring exquisitely phrased guest vocals by Angeline Morrison. By hanging the stuff of our lives on the washing line, so to speak, we are able to gain perspective, let go of habitual obstacles and move on. In this final song, we are given musical headspace and a moment to pour some balm on modern life.

'Lethowsow' is out now on CD and vinyl via Dimple Discs, and is also available digitally via Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

NOVANGOGH unveils new reggae-pop-fusion single 'Weight of the World'

April 22, 2025

Los Angeles-based indie pop outfit NoVanGogh has shared their new single 'Weight of the World', a timely offering given the current state of affairs in society. The song's foundation, reminiscent of The Police's signature semi-reggae-pop fusion, is wonderfully enhanced by a charming, seemingly spontaneous electric violin that takes the music to another dimension as it progresses.

With a flowing formula that involves a revolving door of gifted musicians from the LA music scene, NoVanGogh was conceived by songwriter-producers Douglas Sparksand Christopher Hastings as a way to release pop-infused music that straddles diverse styles of music.

Creators of sublime pop, NoVanGogh’s sound is highlighted by a continuous morphing of styles and genres producing sounds worthy of your attention. Their artistry shines through in a tapestry of genres, making for a listening experience that rewards your attention.

Produced, recorded and mixed in L.A. by Douglas Sparks and Christopher Hastings, this single involves Neara Russell on vocals, Abby Shelton on electric violin and Christopher Hastings on guitar and drums.

"I wanted to write a song about a universal truth that most people could identify with. And I wanted to do it a way that wasn’t preachy. I feel like we succeeded and created a song that can inspire anyone who hears it," says Douglas Sparks, who pens both the music and lyrics for NoVanGogh.

"The style of the track is a Police inspired semi-reggae approach. We added an improvised electric violin part which elevates the track to whole new level. 'Weight of the World' has a very unique sound and a message that will stick with anyone who hears it.”

Earlier this year, NoVanGogh released their heartfelt and hopeful pop anthem 'You're Right There', along with its Van Gogh-inspired video and most recent single 'As Long as You’re Here', featuring Ginny Luke (vocals), Mike Arrom (keyboard), Eliza James(violin), Abby Shelton (violin), Leland Skylar (bass) and Christopher Hastings (guitar, drums).

'Weight of the World' is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Musicand Bandcamp, where NoVanGogh's other releases can also be found.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Douglas Sparks and Nina Storey
Copyright © NoVanGogh Music
Neara Russell (vocals)
Abby Shelton (electric violin)
Christopher Hastings (guitar, drums)
Produced, recorded and mixed in L.A. by Douglas Sparks & Christopher Hastings
Mastered by Douglas Sparks
Artwork by Christopher Hastings & Douglas Sparks
Video by Christopher Hastings & Douglas Sparks for Hastings Productions, LA
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Ian Munsick Releases “Horses Not Hearts” Official Music Video

April 21, 2025

On the heels of releasing his third studio album, Eagle Feather, via Warner Music Nashville on Friday (April 18), Ian Munsick is debuting the official music video for “Horses Not Hearts” today. Watch below.

Highlighted by Rolling Stone as a “tongue-in-cheek, high-tempo promise of love,” “Horses Not Hearts” was written by Andy Albert, Michael Tyler and Ben Stennis, and debunks the common trope that often paints cowboys as heartbreakers on the run.

The music video, directed by Dustin Haney, was filmed across Sheridan, Wyoming and Decker, Montana. The video opens with renowned horse trainer and Munsick’s family friend Buck Brannaman, affectionately referred to as “The Horse Whisperer,” intertwining the transferable life lessons that come with the process of breaking a horse.

Throughout the 3:49, the video conveys the passing of time in a relationship, panning between Brannaman and his wife, Mary, while starring Reata and Gabe Clark as the younger version of the couple, ultimately conveying the steadfastness of their love.

The “Horses Not Hearts” music video follows the release of the official music video for “Feather In My Hat ft. Lainey Wilson” on April 18. Billboard notes of the duet that Wilson and Munsick’s “sonorous renderings infuse the song with a soulful charisma,” while American Songwriter applauds the song’s “heart-swelling language.”

For a good portion of 2024, Munsick was on the road with Wilson. While on the road, he cooked up the deeply personal and delicately poignant “Feather In My Hat.” Munsick knew that if Wilson lent her vocals, it would give it another layer of emotional depth. After a show at New York City’s legendary Radio City Music Hall, Munsick asked Wilson if she’d contribute her vocals. The answer was a resounding yes.

Watch the “Feather In My Hat” official music video HERE.

Eagle Feather was produced by Munsick, Jared Conrad and Jeremy Spillman, and features 20 tracks, including duets with Wilson and Flatland Cavalry lead singer Cleto Cordero, with songwriter credits by fellow singer/songwriters Caitlyn Smith and Stephen Wilson Jr. as well as two rare outside cuts in “Drink Around” and “Horses Not Hearts.”

Munsick debuted songs off the album at The Pinnacle in Nashville on Thursday, April 17 alongside surprise guests Cleto Cordero, Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Ryan Charles. The set left The Tennessean praising Munsick as “a virtuoso entertainer.”

About Ian Munsick
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick has accumulated over 900 million global streams across two albums – Coyote Cry and White Buffalo – and a host of accolades, including 19 awards and 14 festival selections for his documentary, White Buffalo: Voices of the West. Having painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo in 2023, Munsick is expanding on the concepts of the land, people, culture and stories that inspire him, readying the project’s follow-up 20-track album, Eagle Feather, released on April 18, 2025 via Warner Music Nashville. In addition to selling over 100,000 headlining tickets in 2024, Munsick also opened on select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour and supported Morgan Wallen on select dates of his record-setting One Night At A Time Tour. Munsick concluded his spring Horses Are Faster Tour in Nashville. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and most recently was named a Martin Showcase Artist. Standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) off of White Buffalo hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.

Eric Church's 'Evangeline Vs. The Machine' Listening Events Set for May 2-4 at Indie Record Stores Nationwide

April 21, 2025

Indie record stores across the country will come alive the weekend of May 2–4 as over 100 locations celebrate the arrival of Eric Church’s highly anticipated new album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, with exclusive listening events. The first fans in each store will be treated to a limited-edition Eric Church poster and all attendees will have the chance to enter a special grand prize giveaway. Full details including participating locations can be found at recordstoreday.com.

Arriving May 2, Evangeline vs. The Machine marks another ambitious and sonically rich chapter in the groundbreaking career of one of country music’s most fearless storytellers. Anchored by lead single “Hands of Time” – which debuted as the most-added song at Country radio and earned Church a new personal record for first-week impact with 135 stations – the album is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE.

Fans attending the listening events will hear the new project in full, an experience Church places heavy importance on when creating. A self-proclaimed “album artist,” Church has always championed the power of cohesive storytelling, and Evangeline vs. The Machine is no exception. “An album is a snapshot in time that lasts for all time,” Church shares of the creative approach behind the highly-anticipated new project. “I believe in that time-tested tradition of making records that live and breathe as one piece of art – I think it’s important.”

“I’ve always let creativity be the muse. It’s been a compass for me,” he adds. “The people that I look up to in my career and the kind of musicians I gravitate to never did what I thought they were going to do next – and I love them for it. I never want our fans to get an album and go, ‘Oh, that’s like Chief or that’s like this.’ Painstakingly, I lose sleep at night to try to make sure that whatever we do creatively, they go, ‘Wow, that's not what I thought.’ I think that's my job as an artist.”

Church will also bring the new music and his esteemed catalog to life onstage later this spring and summer with a run of high-profile shows, kicking off with two To Beat The Devil residency shows at London’s revered Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17 before a sold-out, two-night takeover of Nashville’s The Pinnacle May 23–24 for Evangeline vs. The Machine Live. In July, he heads west for what has become a roughly once-a-decade experience at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where fans can expect a unique set each evening across three sold-out shows: Eric Church vs. The Machine; Eric Church vs. The ECB; and Eric Church vs. The Guitar.

For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including the 2020 award for Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee – including three nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has amassed a passionate fan base around his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his forthcoming album, Evangeline vs. The Machine arriving May 2, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and recently celebrated the first anniversary Chief’s, his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway.

JOHN MORGAN AND JASON ALDEAN TOP THE COUNTRY RADIO CHART

April 21, 2025

Billboard’s “Rookie of the Month (Country)” and MULTI #1 hit songwriter John Morgan scores career-first #1 as an artist (third as a songwriter) with the rowdy party starter “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean).” Featured on his debut album, Carolina Blue, dropping this Friday, April 25, pre-order/pre-save/pre-add the highly anticipated project HERE that has already achieved critical acclaim.

Lauded as an “in-demand songcrafter” (Billboard), an “accomplished songwriter” (People) and a “Music City Songwriting Star” (Tennessean), the boldly gritty North Carolinian will deliver a tantalizingly robust 12-track debut, proving his preeminence as an dynamically versatile artist ready to takeover the country music scene. A brilliantly curated collection of songs, the authentically humble and tenaciously driven powerhouse artist not only co-wrote every track and played every guitar, but he also co-produced it alongside Brent Anderson.

With “stadium-ready written all over him” (All Country News), the compelling entertainer who exudes “undeniable star power” (Country Swag) will make his Stagecoach Festival debut this Friday (4/25), before hitting the road to open for Kane Brown, Old Dominion and Riley Green on select dates this summer.

About John Morgan:
With a style that’s defined by melodic grit and a craftsman’s approach to songwriting, John Morgan brings a blue-collar toughness to country that’s pulled straight from the only life he knows. Hailing from a tiny town called Sylva, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, John grew up immersed in bluegrass tradition and even toured the festival circuit each summer in a family band, before diving into songwriting, inspired by six-string legends from Tony Rice to John Mayer. Now, “a Music City songwriting star” (Tennessean) and “in-demand songcrafter” (Billboard), he has earned cuts with Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett and an outstanding 16 for Jason Aldean, including two of the superstar’s #1 songs - “Trouble With A Heartbreak” and the GRAMMY® nominated, ACM Single of the Year “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood, along with Aldean’s latest single at country radio “Whiskey Drink” currently climbing the charts. Signed to Aldean’s Night Train Records, his imprint with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, the sought-after, powerhouse artist has made his Grand Ole Opry debut and logged hours on the road opening for Aldean, ERNEST, Riley Green, Nate Smith, Jameson Rodgers and more. Now, his party starter smash “Friends Like That” - featuring Jason Aldean - is his first #1 at country radio as an artist (third as a songwriter), with the Tennessean praising the “live concert favorite whose banjo and steel underpinnings still allow room for a hard-rocking core.” Giving fans a taste of new music with the striking “Kid Myself,” jaunty “Crickets,” confident “I Know Better” and heartrendingly smooth “Long Ride Home,” John Morgan’s highly anticipated debut album, Carolina Blue, drops this Friday, April 25 and features his career-first #1 single.

Swiss Goth / Horror / Shock Metal Band DARKFLOW Release New Single "Press The Button"

April 21, 2025

Swiss Goth / Horror / Shock Metal band DARKFLOW have released their latest single “Press The Button”, a harrowing and theatrical descent into apocalyptic madness. The track marks the second release from the band’s highly anticipated new album Imminent End, out May 2025.

Produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Andy LaRocque (legendary guitarist of King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studio in Sweden, Imminent End is a concept album that takes listeners through a dark and chaotic vision of the world’s collapse. LaRocque not only helmed the production but also contributes a blistering guest solo on the epic track “The Last Symphony.” Brian Bendahan did the orchestration of all the songs.

The new single “Press The Button” features guest Ed Nicod on rhythm guitars and bass(Algebra, Impure Wilhelmina). The band explains:

“This is a brutal and apocalyptic track where General Sean Horror, the General from hell, manipulates a global leader into launching all nuclear bombs. Instead of pressing the button himself, he revels in psychological torment, forcing his victim to do it. As God descends to destroy Earth, Sean Horror races to bring the end first—proving that hell always wins. Dark, theatrical, and relentless, this song is pure devastation set to music.”

The forthcoming album Imminent End explores themes of divine judgment, human depravity, and cosmic destruction. DARKFLOW crafts a world where each track reveals a different path to ruin—tsunamis, wars, existential despair—culminating in a battle between heaven’s wrath and hell’s vengeance.

“This album is about the world’s end, each track a vision of how everything falls apart. I embody Sean Horror, returning from hell to destroy the Earth before God can. It’s a race for apocalypse. ‘Press The Button’ finds Sean forcing a powerful man to unleash nuclear chaos. And the final song, ‘Whistles From The Sky,’ is my laughter as I’ve outdone God—winning the destruction of mankind and ushering in the end of all civilization.”

With Imminent End, DARKFLOW cement their place as masters of sonic horror, blending goth, shock metal, and theatrical narrative into a terrifying and unforgettable experience.

Pre-order Imminent End

https://music.suricatemusic.com/imminentend

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Soa Grihim

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Jersey Shore Rockers TRIGGER Share Classic Track "One In A Million"

April 21, 2025

In early 1979, TRIGGER walked out of Electric Lady Studios with a completed second album. Mere months had passed since their self-titled debut came out on Casablanca Records, home to KISS and Parliament. The band had toured with Cheap Trick and The Godz, met Bruce Springsteen and Joni Mitchell, and things were looking bright.

But, Casablanca unexpectedly went bankrupt, and the label’s artists went into freefall. TRIGGER unsuccessfully sought interested parties, shelved the recordings and disbanded; a disappointing end for a band who dominated the Jersey Shore club scene on their way up with fiery, kick ass live shows.

RIP TRIGGER: 1973-1979.

Jump to 2024. Guitarist Richie House is living in Northern New Jersey with his wife, enjoying a relaxing afternoon at the community pool with neighbors. One of them, Andrew Wexler, is shocked to discover his friend had a band in the ‘70s. He listens to their recordings, and as an avid record collector, assumes the mission of getting that unheard second album released. He writes to Ba Da Bing, a label with Jersey roots. Much excitement ensues.

The long-awaited release, 'Second Round,' will now be available on May 30th. All original members — Derek Remington (vocals/drums), Jimmy Duggan (guitar/vocals), Tom Nigra(bass guitar/backing vocals), and Richie House (lead guitar/vocals) — are present on the recordings. Sadly, Duggan and Nigra have passed away, but Remington and House have overseen this reissue, with songs sourced directly from the analog masters.. The TRIGGER of today maintains a high level of quality, albeit with a bit less flair, and even less hair.

And there’s more going on here than at first listen. While the band carries the earmarks of their era - melodic hard-rock fashioned for Saturday night parties - they override the cliché with incredibly catchy songs. How would a ripping song like “Back Talk” have been received in 1979? It’s a question we’ll never be able to answer, but the raw energy of the track spans generations. “One In A Million,” however, with its full harmonies and forceful chorus, could have easily made the soundtrack for Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Celebrate the discovery of this lost gem by giving it a listen. You’ll be TRIGGER happy…

Listen to "One In A Million"

In the mid ’70s, TRIGGER earned a reputation along the Jersey Shore for their electrifying live shows, airtight harmonies, and arena-ready riffs, earning them a deal with Casablanca Records thanks to support from labelmates KISS. They are the reason Foreigner didn’t name themselves TRIGGER, as first planned. Upon finishing their second album, Casablancaabruptly shuttered, their album shelved. Now, decades later, 'Second Round' will finally be heard, offering a time capsule to a band at peak creativity—undeniably powerful, unapologetically melodic, and long overdue for recognition.

'Second Round' finally brings to life the lost chapter of TRIGGER’s story. Their 1978 self-titled debut showcased dynamic songwriting and relentless energy, leading them to tour with Cheap Trick and The Godz. They quickly begin work on a second album. Recorded at the legendary Record Plant and Electric Lady Studios, 'Second Round' would be the next step, but it was never released. Thanks to a record-collecting friend of guitarist Richie House, Ba Da Bing was made aware of this offense and devised plans to right things.

“One In A Million” is probably their most radio-ready song for 1979. It starts with a blaring synth running on the beat before breaking into a killer guitar riff. All of it builds to the chorus, with all band members singing backup. This is the second single Ba Da Bing has shared off 'Second Round' and a fine taster of what’s to come.

Pre-Order 'Second Round' HERE

Watch a Fifteen-Minute Documentary about TRIGGER HERE

Active Rock Band Nerv Release New Single “CHAOS!”, EP Pre-Order Begins, On Tour this Spring!

April 21, 2025

Sacramento-based active rock band Nerv has dropped their explosive new single, "CHAOS!", now available via SBG Records. Nerv's EP LOST, produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Escape the Fate), is slated for release on May 9, 2025.

STREAM "CHAOS!"
https://orcd.co/nerv_chaos

Pre-save LOST:

https://orcd.co/lost_ep

In addition, famous meteorologist Chris Michaels, aka Metal Weatherman, at North Carolina's WRAL and Fox 50 built Nerv's new single into his forecast this weekend.

Check it out HERE

The Semicolon Tour 2025 Dates with Citizen Soldier:

5/2/2025 Salt Lake City, UT - Rockwell at The Complex

5/3/2025 Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium

5/4/2025 Omaha, NE - The Admiral

5/5/2025 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue

5/7/2025 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

5/8/2025 Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection

5/9/2025 McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theater

5/10/2025 Columbus, OH - Sonic Temple Music Festival **

5/12/2025 Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall

5/13/2025 New York City, NY - Irving Plaza

5/14/2025 Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

5/16/2025 Knoxville, TN - The Mill & Mine

5/17/2025 Daytona, FL - Welcome To Rockville

5/18/2025 Destin, FL - Club LA

5/20/2025 Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom

5/21/2025 Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl

5/22/2025 Fayetteville, AR - JJ's Live

5/23/2025 Wichita, KS - Wave +

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Famed Canadian Rockers HONEYMOON SUITE Share Brand New Single "Stay This Time" + Visualizer

April 21, 2025

Today, the Canadian melodic rock band HONEYMOON SUITE shares a new single called "Stay This Time." A visualizer accompanies this fresh track.

About the track, Derry Grehan comments:

"We had come to the end of the sessions for the new album and realized we still needed one more song. We found a rough demo of a track simply titled 'HMS 5'

that we had forgotten about, and discovered it really had some potential. We all got excited about it.

"Johnnie and I were on a cruise ship at the time and, in my cabin, we finished writing the lyrics to the song which became 'Stay This Time.' When we got home, Johnnie went straight into the studio and cut the vocal."

Featuring core band members Johnnie Dee (Lead Vocals), Derry Grehan(Guitars/Keyboards/Background Vocals), Dave Betts (Drums), Gary Lalonde (Bass), and Peter Nunn (Keyboards), HONEYMOON SUITE plans to continue to create new music and tour year round thanks to a legion of loyal fans.

Watch the Visualizer for "Stay This Time" Below:

HONEYMOON SUITE was originally formed in 1981 by lead vocalist and guitarist

Johnnie Dee from Niagara Falls, Ontario. After the departure of the original lead guitarist, fellow Niagara Falls native Derry Grehan joined the band. Together, Johnnie and Derry rebuilt the lineup, adding Dave Betts on drums, Ray Coburn on keyboards, and Gary Lalonde on bass. The band quickly hit the road, performing six nights a week and writing relentlessly with hopes of securing a record deal.

In 1983, they entered a demo of “New Girl Now” into a homegrown contest hosted by Toronto rock station Q107. Winning the contest led to a multi-album deal with WEA Canada, signed by industry legend Bob Roper.

Their debut self-titled album, released in July 1984, was an immediate success. With massive airplay, videos in heavy rotation on MTV and MuchMusic, and national touring, the album went on to sell over 300,000 units in Canada alone.

Since then, HONEYMOON SUITE has released seven studio albums, with over 1 million units sold worldwide. They’ve produced a string of classic rock hits, including:

“New Girl Now,” “Burning In Love,” “Wave Babies,” “Stay in the Light,” “Feel It Again,” and “What Does It Take.”

The band has earned numerous accolades, including:

· A Juno Award for Group of the Year (1986)

· Triple platinum sales in Canada for their first three albums

· Platinum sales for their 1989 greatest hits release, 'The Singles'

· A 2015 SOCAN award recognizing 100,000+ radio performances in Canada for multiple tracks

They’ve toured extensively across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, sharing the stage with artists such as ZZ Top, Heart, Billy Idol, Journey, Bryan Adams, Saga, Loverboy, Jethro Tull, and .38 Special.

Their songs have also appeared in major TV shows like Miami Vice and Bones, and films including Lethal Weapon and One Crazy Summer.

While the 1990s brought lineup changes, the early 2000s saw the reunion of the original members — Johnnie, Derry, Gary, and Dave — along with the addition of keyboardist Peter Nunn, a lineup that remains strong to this day.

In 2020, with a renewed creative spark and a catalog of new songs, Johnnie and Derryconnected with acclaimed Canadian producer and songwriter Mike Krompass (credits include Everybody Loves An Outlaw, Steven Tyler, Theory of a Deadman, and Smash Mouth). Mike brought a fresh, modern edge to the band's signature melodic rock style. His role as co-writer and producer was key in shaping the sound of their highly anticipated eighth studio album.

The first single, “Tell Me What You Want,” dropped in October 2019 and was met with strong support from fans and radio. The follow-up single, “Find What You’re Looking For,” released in June 2020, became a Top 30 hit on Canadian Billboard AOR radio, marking HONEYMOON SUITE’s first chart appearance in 19 years.

Their 2023 release, 'Alive,' confirmed that the band is still at the top of their game. Produced by Mike Krompass, the album blends soaring vocals, unforgettable guitar riffs, and tight production into a timeless collection of arena-worthy rock anthems.

HONEYMOON SUITE are:

Johnnie Dee - lead vocals

Derry Greham - guitars / keyboards / backing vocals

Dave Betts - drums

Gary Lalonde - bass

Peter Nunn - keyboards