Natalie Bergman continues to tease her highly-anticipated forthcoming album My Home Is Not In This World (out July 18) with new song "Dance", along with an official music video. With classic 60’s grooves
and a Carol Kaye-esque bassline, the single is a “Motown-influenced dance party filtered through synthesizers and a homemade rhythm track,” shares Bergman. Catch her live headline dates, and supporting Rilo Kiley.
Though never intended to leave the studio, Thy Catafalque has grown into a soaring - and roaring - live act. Tamás Kátai and his ever-expanding cast of collaborators are performing at Hellfest, Rockstadt Extreme, Alcatraz and other European festivals this summer before embarking on their first-ever tour of Latin America.
"This is a massive step-up for Thy Catafalque", Kátai says. "We are very excited to play for our fans in places where we've never gone before".
As they prepare to light up the world stage, today, Thy Catafalque are releasing a live video from last year's hometown performance of the heaviest song off their dreamy twelfth album.
Watch Thy Catafalque perform "Vasgyár" live at Dürer Kert - Below:
XII: A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek (The Beautiful Dreams Are Yet to Come) is out now on Season of Mist.
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As the main conductor behind Thy Catafalque, Tamás Kátai has journeyed far beyond his humble beginnings during the late '90s. But "Vasgyár" ties to his past in more ways than one. Not only does the song gets its name from the rusted-out ironworks that once fueled the Hungarian economy. Its steaming blast beats and blackened chug call back to the ashen pyres that forged Thy Catafalque's initial offerings.
And yet - Thy Catafalque's twelfth album only goes to show how far this one-time studio project has come. Joined by the fearsome growls of Zoltán Kónya, along with many other familiar faces from across his avant-garde discography, last year, Kátai performed "Vasgyár" for a sold-out crowd at Dürer Kert, which remains one of Hungary's most influential underground venues. As spacey synth and a stirring violin solo weave as one with the track's heavy bass line, it's clear to everyone watching that Thy Catafalque are still progressing to new heights.
Get tickets: https://thy-catafalque.hu/live.html
The video for "Vasgyár"was recorded on November 23, 2024 at Dürer Kert, Budapest, Hungary.
Additional video credits
Audio mixed and mastered by Gábor Vári at Miracle Sound Szeged.
Live sound and recording by Péter Csobánczi.
Video recorded by Carbon Head Production.
Video edited and post-production by Péter Lerch / Carbon Head Production.
Zoltán Kónya - vocals
Krisztián Varga - guitar
Zoltán Vigh - guitar
Tamás Kátai - bass, vocals
Bálint Bokodi - violin
Árpád Szenti - drums
New fans and long-time appreciators can now rediscover just how much Thy Catafalque has grown.
This month, Season of Mist is repressing Rengeteg. Thy Catafalque's fifth album is the first to fully expand far beyond black metal with proggy keyboard, clean vocals and death metal riffing.
The fourth repressing includes four bonus tracks and is available on black and forest green vinyl.
Season of Mist will reissue Rengeteg on May 30, 2025.
Pre-order:https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ThyCatafalqueReissues
Thy Catafalque's twelfth album looks back longingly at the past, Tamás Kátai isn't stopping to smell the roses. With A gyönyörű álmok ezután jönnek, he shows that the beautiful dreams are yet to come.
Recording Lineup
Tamás Kátai – guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, programming
Guest musicians
Martina Veronika Horváth – vocals on Track 1, 6
Ivett Dudás – vocals on Track 8
Helga Kreiter – vocals on Track 4, 10
Gábor Dudás – vocals on Track 2, 5, 6, 10
Bálint Bokodi – vocals on Track 2, 4, 9
Gábor Veres – vocals on Track 3, 8
Attila Bakos – vocals on Track 1
Zoltán Kónya – vocals on Track 3
András Vörös – vocals on Track 4
Breno Machado – lead guitar on Track 2
Zoltán Vigh – lead guitar on Track 3
Krisztián Varga – lead guitar on Track 4
Daniele Belli – acoustic guitar on Track 2
Miguel Velasquez Matija – fretless bass on Track 2, 6
Edu Giró – oud, bouzouki, baglama on Track 2,7
Grigoris Mitropoulos – bouzouki, mpaglamas on Track 7
Sanja Smileska – violin on Track 3
Jo Quail – electric cello on Track 8
Issar Shulman – contrabass on Track 2
Cal Rustad – French horn on Track 2, 8
Manuel Domenech – cor anglais on Track 8
Khachatrian Lernik – clarinet on Track 2
Gergő Bille – flugelhorn, trumpet on Track 7
Joakim Toftgaard – trombone, trumpet on Track 7
Fabian Hernandez – saxophone on Track 5
Viktória Varga – narration on Track 3
Annamari Sánta – narration on Track 7, 8
Recording
Recorded in various countries: Hungary, United Kingdom, Romania, Ukraine, Italy, Spain, Greece, North Macedonia, Israel, U.S.A., Colombia, Brazil.
Producer & Sound Engineer
Tamás Kátai, Gábor Vári
Mixing & Mastering
Miracle Sound Szeged, Hungary. Mixed and mastered by Gábor Vári.
Artwork
Front cover by Dániel Szécsényi and Tamás Kátai
Illustrations by Orsolya Pintér.
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J.B.O. the self-proclaimed ‘defenders of nonsense,’ serve the first slug from their upcoming album Haus Of The Rising Fun today. Living in a world turning faster than you can even follow, the Franconians look back on the ‘good ol’ times’ with their single "Ka-Fump!," which invites fans to the band’s new record, due out on January 9, 2026 through new label partner PERCEPTION. The song originates in Shania Twain’s world-wide known track "Ka-Ching!" but comes along in a unique pink wrapping as it can only be created by J.B.O.
They rejoice: “‘Ka-Fump!’ In neo-German, the opening sound of a beer bottle would be described as ‘satisfying.’ We’ve reflected on why it is like that and which emotions it provokes, resulting in the lyrics of this song. Or as we’re used to say in Franconia: ‘Let’s go and have a party!’”
The accompanying music video guides the audience deep into Franconian undergrowth where the group -- Veit, Hannes, Ralph & Wolfram -- have embarked on an almost endless quest for well-deserved after-work beers. At the end of this adventurous trip, J.B.O. are finally rewarded by the Holy Hop Grail - presented by a very special guest. Who that is? Find out below:
Stream the single: https://jbo.rpm.link/kafumpPR
The creational period of J.B.O.’s ‘pink light district’ opus is almost over, and more details can be expected very soon. Until then: cheers!
About J.B.O.
Heavy guitars and German lyrics combined with Franconian sense for nonsense don’t work? Way off the mark! Since 1989, J.B.O. have multiply proven that they’re the real masters of comedy metal - over the course of 14 studio albums to be concrete. Additionally awarded with two gold records, the quartet are mostly known for covering hit songs by artists of different genres, giving them a unique twist through re-written lyrics with an extra portion of humour.
Their original tracks shouldn’t remain unnoticed nevertheless since they also popularise with not minor jocular lyrical content. Fan favourites such as "Ein guter Tag zum Sterben"[‘A Good Day To Die’] are classics of the band’s repertoire and vital parts of each and every J.B.O. concert.
From die-hard old-school metalheads to families and kids and fans beyond the hard’n’heavy boundaries: Their wide range of musical inspiration has resulted in an equally varied amount of followers which sees J.B.O. unite all sorts of people under their multicoloured musical roof and especially in front of the stages, making them even more outstanding amidst the heavily crowded world of artists out there.
J.B.O. are:
Hannes “G. Laber” Holzmann | vocals, guitars
Veit “Vito C.” Kutzer | vocals, guitars
Ralph Bach | bass
Wolfram Kellner | drums
More on J.B.O.:
jbo.de | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Bluesky | Mastodon
YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | jbo-fans.de
About PERCEPTION
PERCEPTION is the latest label imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music. Following the successful addition of ROAR, a sub-label dedicated to emerging talents and artists, PERCEPTION is set to provide a strong foundation for regionally and stylistically leading bands with high growth potential.
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. Reigning Phoenix Music’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.
More on PERCEPTION:
perception.music | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
Dutch futuristic metallers CRYPTOSIS have recently unleashed their mighty and awe-inspiring sophomore album, 'Celestial Death,' via Century Media Records.
Today, to continue building momentum around the album’s release, and ahead of CRYPTOSIS’ upcoming tour kick-off next week, the band has shared a brand-new music video for "In Between Realities." Produced once again by acclaimed film production company F/53, the video is based on live footage from the 'Celestial Death' album release show at Enschede’s Metropool venue.
CRYPTOSIS checked in with the following comment about the track:
“We’re proud to present the live video for 'In Between Realities', captured during the CRYPTOSIS album release show at Metropool, Enschede (The Netherlands) on March 29, 2025. The song explores the story of a person caught between two worlds: the physical reality we all know, and a highly immersive, almost perfect virtual reality. In this VR world, life feels ideal, exciting, beautiful, and full of purpose, while the real body is slowly being neglected and forgotten.
"It’s a reflection on modern escapism, technology, and the thin line between living and existing. Experience the energy of the live show and the depth of the concept. Let us know in the comments: Where do you draw the line between reality and illusion?”
Watch the Music Video for "In Between Realities" Below:
'Celestial Death' was recorded by Olaf Skoreng at Tom Meier and Studio Moon Musicbetween April and August 2024, mixed by Fredrik Folkare at Chrome Studios (Unleashed, Necrophobic, Hellbutcher) in Sweden and finally mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Studios (Arch Enemy, Borknagar, Amorphis) in Sweden too. The album is the follow-up to CRYPTOSIS’ acclaimed 'Bionic Swarm' debut album (2021) and the EP 'The Silent Call'(2023), it once more comes with artwork by Eliran Kantor (Kreator, Testament, My Dying Bride) and also showcases the group on a darker, heavier, more melodic and extremely cinematic journey across its 11 tracks / 42 minutes of playing time.
Artwork: Eliran Kantor
CRYPTOSIS are:
Laurens Houvast - Vocals, Guitars
Marco Prij - Drums
Frank te Riet - Bass, Mellotron, Synths, Backing vocals
Best known for being the frontman of the legendary Hard Rock band ANGEL, who were discovered (similarly to VAN HALEN) by KISS bass player Gene Simmons and signed to Casablanca Records. With that label ANGEL released 5 critically acclaimed studio and one live album in the second half of the 70’s before disbanding and being resurrected by both DiMino and Punky Meadows in 2018. After the band’s initial break up, Dimino went on to work with UFO’s Paul Raymond and worked as a singer for Soundtracks, scoring a Platinum album for the inclusion of his Cycle V song “Seduce Me Tonight” on the “Flashdance” soundtrack.
Frank Dimino released his first solo project Old Habits Die Hard in 2015, a fine Melodic Hard Rock album which saw him collaborate with some heavyweights of the Vegas music scene where he currently resides. Under the production of Paul Crook (MEAT LOAF), Old Habits Die Hard sees the participation, among others, Oz Fox (STRYPER), Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER), Rickey Medlocke (BLACKFOOT, LYNYRD SKYNYRD), Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT), and former ANGEL bandmates Punky Meadows (on guitar) and Barry Brandt (co-writing with Frank the song” Even Now”).
Watch video for “Never Enough” Below:
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary, it is now being remastered and repackaged with the bonus acoustic track “Even Now” and liner notes by rock journalist Dave Reynolds. It will be available for the first time on 180g White Vinyl and as a 6-Panel Digipak on June 6th. DiMino explains the origins of the album “Ken Ciancimino as executive producer and Paul Crook as the musical producer is the reason I did a solo album. Having Oz Fox and Jeff LaBansky to collaborate with was so inspirational and the reason for writing all new songs for the album. I’m so thankful to all the musicians and friends that played on this album. Everyone working together on this project is what made this album so special and that’s what makes it so worth it!”
There are only 300 of the vinyl available with a limited number of LP/CD bundles signed by DiMino. Pre-order here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/frank-dimino
Rock is far from dead — and ALEX THORN is here to prove it. The dynamic singer, guitarist, and rock revivalist has just released his latest single, "SHE OWN'S THE NIGHT," a full-throttle anthem packed with swagger, seduction, and stadium-shaking energy.
Blending the gritty punch of modern hard rock with the glam-soaked vibes of the '80s,
"SHE OWN'S THE NIGHT" is a sonic tribute to the kind of woman who lights up the darkness and commands every room she enters. Driven by searing guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and Thorn’s magnetic vocals, the track is a bold declaration: the night belongs to her — and you’d better keep up.
"SHE OWN'S THE NIGHT" isn't just a song; it's an anthem for the woman who commands the darkness. Every step, every word, every glance unleashes a primal energy that captivates all under the moon's gaze. This is her domain, and she rules it with untamed desire."
- ALEX THORN
Five years carving a path through the Spanish rock scene. Seven shots fired as singles. Now, the five-song EP is the warning. 10K online get it. 300+ have witnessed the live chaos. 3.8 million YouTube views can't be wrong. 19K Twitter mentions? Just the sound of the impending storm. My solo project is here to unleash the defiant spirit of 80s sleaze rock on the world.
Five years carving a path through the Spanish rock scene. Seven shots fired as singles. Now, the five-song EP is the warning. 10K online get it. 300+ have witnessed the live chaos. 3.8 million YouTube views can't be wrong. 19K Twitter mentions? Just the sound of the impending storm. My solo project is here to unleash the defiant spirit of 80s sleaze rock on the world.
Extreme metal supergroup Sinsaenum have announced their long-awaited return with the release of their crushing new single, "In Devastation," the title track of their forthcoming third studio album, due out later this year via earMUSIC.
The release marks the band's first new material since the tragic passing of legendary drummer Joey Jordison (Slipknot, Murderdolls) in 2021. Both the single and album serve as a cathartic tribute to Jordison and to guitarist and founder Frédéric Leclercq's late father, whose deaths profoundly shaped the emotional and creative direction of the project.
"I was devastated, hence the title of this album," Leclercq explains. "But we knew we had to carry on. This record is our tribute to my father, to Joey, and to anyone who's ever had to find strength in their darkest moments."
Listen to the new single here.
Watch the new music video below.
In Devastation is a 10-track tour de force of blackened death metal infused with Sinsaenum's signature melodic ferocity and experimental edge. Produced and mixed by acclaimed German audio engineer Lasse Lammert, the album explores new sonic territory for the band, blending intricate progressive elements, clean vocals, and even cello — without ever compromising their brutal core.
Joining Leclercq on this latest chapter are returning members Attila Csihar (Mayhem), Sean Zatorsky (Dååth), Stéphane Buriez (Loudblast), and Heimoth (Seth). Stepping in behind the kit is Andre Joyzi, formerly Jordison's tech and a trusted member of the band's touring family — chosen not only for his skills, but for the emotional connection he brings to continuing Jordison's legacy.
Tracks like "Obsolete and Broken" and "The Last Goodbye" showcase the band's musical and emotional evolution, from raw aggression to haunting reflection. Leclercq describes the latter as "the most personal we've done," while songs like "Shades of Black" and "Over the Red Wall" push the band into new anthemic and speed-driven territory.
Following the critically acclaimed Echoes of the Tortured (2016) and Repulsion for Humanity (2018), In Devastation cements Sinsaenum's place at the vanguard of modern metal — a band forged in grief but fueled by defiance.
Pre-order the album In Devastation here.
While they're just beginning to kindle the fires for their first offering since signing with Season of Mist, Oak, Ash & Thorn continue to fan the flames from their latest album. Following a mead-crushing performance at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Denver and hammer-thrusting support dates with inspirations Týr, now, freshly armed as a five-piece, the blackened pagan power metal band are announcing their next tour.
This August, Oak, Ash & Thorn will play six special shows across the Midwest and Southwest. This ship sets sail with a lights-out set in front of their home crowd at Mile High Power Fest and ends with a triumphant return to the nearby kingdom of Colorado Springs. Along the way, the band will dock in Lawrence, Dallas, Austin and Albuquerque for the very first time. Not only is this also their first tour since adding newly knighted axeman Kadin Wisniewski. Along with Our Grief Is Thus, they'll be polishing off an old battle hymn and unsheathing brand new magical odes off their yet-to-be-announced third album.
"Peasants of the Midwest and the Southwest, give heed!" declares Oak, Ash & Thorn. "We, the barbarian war horde of clan Oak, Ash & Thorn, throb with anticipation to man the OATBoat in summer's dying days and set sail across the open...uh...plains? - for lands hitherto unconquered! Lawrence, Austin, Dallas, Albuquerque: lock up your livestock, your gold, your mead and your prettiest among you, for we shall depart from the port of Denver for your shores for the first time ever with fists a-pumping, axes a-swinging! Cower before us as we pillage and plunder amidst rousing choruses of our most stirring battle hymns, including some newly composed, freshly imbued with runic magic that the gods would grant us fortune time and again. Only after quenching our thirst for conquest shall we return to our kingdom in the mountains, our vessel piled high with riches and the spoils of victory, and there shall we celebrate our triumph with a feast in the halls of the great stronghold of Colorado Springs. Hone then your weapons, study your scrolls and join us in bloody revelry!"
Get tickets
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Oak, Ash & Thorn 2025 US Midwest & Southwest Tour
August 16 - Denver, CO @ Mile High Power Fest [TICKETS]
August 18 - Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck [TICKETS]
August 20 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links [TICKETS]
August 21 - Austin, TX @ Valhalla [TICKETS]
August 22 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad [TICKETS]
August 23 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Vultures [TICKETS]
Later this year, Oak, Ash & Thorn will make their maiden voyage to Europe alongside Nailed to Obscurity and Yoth Iria.
Lineup
Adam Armstrong - Lead Vocals
Jason Harding - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Kadin Wisniewski - Rhythm Guitar
Erik Hoffman - Bass
Cierra White - Drums
Origin: Denver, CO
Genre: Blackened Pagan Power Metal
While only loosely constructed as a concept album, with Our Grief is Thus, Oak, Ash & Thorn have built a monumental record. Every song deals with grief in some fashion. "Dying Culture" is about the decay of tradition by way of urbanization and generational decline. "Light My Pyre" tackles betrayal and the dissolution of friendship. "Auras" deals with the erosion (and rejuvenation) of honor and identity in the face of withering familial ties.
Oak, Ash & Thorn recorded their latest album in Ft. Collins, Colorado, at the Blasting Room, which was founded by Black Flag and Descendents drummer Bill Stevenson. Our Grief is Thus marks the first time in the band's history that they have walked out of a studio with an album fully representing their vision.
Having now signed to Season of Mist, they're ready to take their spirited brand of blackened pagan power metal to even greater heights.
Follow Oak, Ash & Thorn
Bandcamp: oakashandthorn.bandcamp.com
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoP8OQDZS5BwpeTDV3JRJIA (@ofoakashandthorn)
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Ferocious extreme metal outfit ATOLL has unveiled a blistering live performance video for their track "Gay for God," captured during their 2024 tour. Showcasing the band's unrelenting energy and technical precision, the footage captures ATOLL at their most visceral, fusing guttural vocals, pummeling breakdowns, and uncompromising stage presence into a relentless assault on the senses. The track, already a fan favorite for its unapologetic intensity and provocative edge, gains new life in this raw, in-your-face live rendition.
The band comments on the release, stating "Gay for a God is a glimpse into the feelings of a choir boy who got violated by the person appointed by God himself to lead the flock. Is that irony?! We're not sure. You be the judge..."
Watch the video Below:
About ATOLL:
Since forming in 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona, ATOLL has built a reputation as one of the most uncompromising forces in extreme metal, sharing the stage with giants like SKINLESS, GORGASM, and ABORTED, while decimating festivals like Full Terror Assault Open Air, Denver Death Fest, and Sonoran Slam Fest. Known for their conceptually driven themes of nuclear fallout, mutations, animal aggression, aliens, and crime, ATOLL continues to push boundaries with their unapologetic approach to sonic destruction.
ATOLL is:
Wade Taylor – Vocals
Cameron Broomfield – Bass
Spencer Ferguson – Guitar
Matt Markle – Guitar
Mike Thomas – Drums
Connect with ATOLL:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atollofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atoll_band/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5P0SKq2cF2Nk6r2lUbsHbm?si=Vbxol-fYTQmR2epwnByhkg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/atoll/253082638
Bandcamp: https://atoll602.bandcamp.com/music
Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/Atoll_band
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/124839-atoll
Finland’s fiercest export LOST SOCIETY are back with a vengeance. The band returns with their brand-new single, 'Dead People Scare Me (But The Living Make Me Sick),' a high-octane anthem destined to ignite moshpits across festivals all summer long.
With this explosive track, LOST SOCIETY kick off a bold new chapter in their career, diving headfirst into fresh sonic territory while retaining the raw energy and aggression fans have come to love. The single is the first taste of their upcoming full-length album, details of which will be revealed soon.
Accompanying the release is a riotous party video that perfectly captures the song’s chaotic spirit and tongue-in-cheek attitude — a perfect visual complement to the track’s adrenaline-pumping riffs and biting lyrics.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR 'DEAD PEOPLE SCARE ME (BUT THE LIVING MAKES ME SICK) BELOW:
LISTEN TO 'DEAD PEOPLE SCARE ME (BUT THE LIVING MAKES ME SICK): https://lostsociety.bfan.link/dead-people
Frontman Samy Elbanna comments:
“When we were kids, we often were scared by zombies, the grim reaper and whatever concept of death we felt we knew anything about - but as we grew up and were introduced to the real world, we would find out that there is nothing more terrifying than a person with a heartbeat and power.
This track dives into universal themes that most of us think about constantly: fitting in, and questioning why we should fit in? We are brought up in institutions molding us to prepare for adulthood, and even in the 21st century, differing from the mass still makes people look down on you - and this song is an anthem for the downtrodden. No matter how ”mainstream” metal music is, it’s always marginal, and ”being touched by the devil” is a metaphor for all of the people out there who feel like they are doing something that differs from the mass, and they like it.”
Line up:
Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerström | Drums
For more information visit:
https://lostsocietyfinland.com
https://www.facebook.com/lostsocietyfinland/
https://twitter.com/LostSocietyFI
https://www.instagram.com/lostsocietyfi/
Today, MOTHS, the progressive metal unit from San Juan, Puerto Rico, are pleased to release "Wrath," the second single from their upcoming album 'Septem,' due out August 1st. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below.
"Wrath" marks a bold evolution for MOTHS, as they weave Black Metal elements into their signature blend of Doom and Progressive Metal. The track channels overwhelming rage toward a world that offers no compromise—an eruption of frustration against systemic hardship and existential weight. The scorched-earth imagery reflects a desperate desire to start over, even while acknowledging that such renewal is never truly clean. Amidst the track’s unrelenting force, Mariel’s sopranoesque vocals float like a haunting specter—eerie, mysterious, and dark—offering a chilling contrast to the fury beneath. "Wrath" is a statement piece: theatrical, aggressive, and unafraid to confront the chaos head-on.
On the new single, bassist Weslie Negrón comments:
"‘Wrath’ was one of the songs we finished while recording 'Septem' at Romaphonic Studiosin Buenos Aires. I remember how everything came together quickly—it all just made sense, and we ran with it. We loved it from the start. We knew the track needed something eerie and full of depth, and Mariel absolutely delivered. When she added her vocals—especially that final section—it blew us away. The contrast between her soprano-style delivery and the chaos underneath brought out a haunting quality that elevated the whole piece. It’s also one of our favorite tracks to perform live. The energy and aggression in 'Wrath' are unlike anything we’ve done before—it’s intense, and honestly, just so much fun to play."
Watch the Music Video for "Wrath"
MOTHS' upcoming album, 'Septem,' is a visceral journey through the Seven Deadly Sins, with each track embodying a facet of indulgence, obsession, and self-destruction—from the corrosive jealousy of "Envy" to the insatiable hunger of "Gluttony" and the rage of "Wrath." The album plunges listeners into a dark, immersive experience where desire spirals into chaos.
Diving deeper into heavier territory, MOTHS fuse elements of Death and Black Metal with their signature blend of Progressive, Psychedelic, Doom, and Stoner Metal, crafting a sound that’s both aggressive and atmospheric.
'Septem' was recorded in just five days at Romaphonic Studios in Buenos Aires, capturing the raw energy and inspiration of the setting. It also marks the debut of vocalist Mariel Viruet, whose range spans from haunting melodies to visceral screams.
The album was mixed by Walter Chacón (Los Fabulosos Cadillacs) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Between the Buried and Me) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.
On the album, Weslie Negrón reflects:
"'Septem' is our most ambitious effort to date. From traveling to another country to record it, to the addition of a new vocalist, and creating it all amidst a world in turmoil—it's incredibly rewarding to finally see it out there. This album contains some of my favorite songs we've ever written as a band. You can feel our chemistry in these tracks, how we came together to make them happen, without any boundaries or 'rules' about how songs should be written. It's an intriguing, unpredictable, and unconventional album, one that I'm sure will feel like a fresh sound to everyone who hears it."
MOTHS have announced multiple US appearances, see dates below.
MOTHS Live:
8/3 – Asheville, NC @Fleetwood's
8/6 – Philadelphia, PA @ Philamoca
8/7 – Baltimore, MD @ The Depot
8/9 – Somerville, MA @ Somergloom Festival
About MOTHS:
MOTHS is a Progressive Metal band from San Juan, Puerto Rico that refuses to be confined to a single genre. Since their debut in 2018 with 'MOTHS,' followed by a split with The Stone Eyein 2020 and their acclaimed 2022 album 'Space Force,' they have proven to be a constantly evolving force in modern Metal.
But MOTHS is more than just music—it’s a full sensory experience. Their strong artistic direction makes every live performance more than just a show; it's an immersive journey. 'Space Force' put them on the map, earning praise from publications like Guitar World Magazine, Loudwire, Metal Injection, and MetalSucks.
They have shared the stage with bands such as The Ocean Collective, Circus Maximus, and The Well, and in 2023, they brought their unstoppable energy to the U.S. East Coast with The Chrysalis Migration Tour.
MOTHS is a must-listen. With every step forward, they continue to explore new sounds and challenge genre boundaries, proving that music has no limits when driven by passion and innovation.
MOTHS are:
Mariel Viruet – Vocals
Weslie Negrón – Bass
Jonathan Miranda – Lead Guitar
Omar González – Rhythm Guitar
Daniel Figueroa – Drums
Fresh off their explosive performance at Welcome To Rockville, metalcore vanguards We Came As Romans have released their brand new single, “no rest for the dreamer,” today. Debuted live in front of a sea of delighted fans this past weekend, the track continues the band’s powerful new era—first introduced by their previously released anthem “Bad Luck” —and further sets the stage for the band's upcoming Bad Luck World Tour. Stream "No rest for the dreamer" HERE and watch the accompanying visualizer below.
The track continues the defiant, emotionally charged new chapter the band kicked off with “Bad Luck”— their first release of 2025— and raises the stakes yet again. Rooted in perseverance, ambition, and the refusal to be broken, “no rest for the dreamer” is a raw and unrelenting anthem for anyone still clawing toward something better.
“This song is for the ones still fighting for their future,” says frontman Dave Stephens. “The ones who can’t sleep because they’re not done yet. It’s about carrying the weight of your past, knowing you’re still not where you want to be—but refusing to stop anyway.”
Built on a pummeling riff and one of the band’s most hauntingly melodic choruses to date, the song’s lyrics confront internal trauma, self-doubt, and the compulsion to run straight into the storm: “So why are you standing in the rain? What do you want to wash away?”
The release follows the huge momentum of “Bad Luck”, which launched the band's new 2025 chapter with a thunderous statement of resilience. With a stacked schedule of touring, festival appearances, and more new music ahead, “no rest for the dreamer” is both a battle cry and a brutal reckoning.
We Came As Romans hit the road this summer for the Bad Luck 2025 World Tour, beginning with a huge North American run on July 22 in Toronto and wrapping August 23 in Detroit, followed by an extensive European/UK leg in the fall. North American support includes After The Burial, Currents, and Johnny Booth, with Brand of Sacrifice joining for Europe. Tickets for the tour can be purchased HERE.
The band will also appear at major festivals Warped Tour, Inkcarceration and When We Were Young, reinforcing their role as one of heavy music’s most vital live acts.
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 2 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
August 4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
August 5 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
August 6 – Austin, TX – Emo's
August 8 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren
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.
Now, with “Bad Luck” and “no rest for the dreamer” the band charges into a new era—scarred, sharpened, and more fearless than ever.
South Texas metal juggernauts OVERT ENEMY have released their explosive new single, "Fire in the Skies," along with a gripping lyric video that captures the chaos and urgency of all-out war. The track is the eighth on their upcoming concept album Insurrection, and it marks the second chapter in a three-song arc chronicling an alien invasion.
"Fire in the Skies" brings a heavy dose of hardcore-inspired riffing and battlefield energy. Originally nicknamed “hardcorish” in demo form, the song pulses with a frantic, boots-on-the-ground urgency. It is a musical call to arms for when the invasion hits home.
“This one’s about the invasion and a Red Dawn sense of urgency,” the band explains. “You roll up to your buddy’s house and you’re like, ‘dude, it’s time to go to war.’ The riffs are definitely hardcore inspired, and we’ve been playing this one live for a while now. We even dropped a live version on our Thunder in the Hill Country album.”
The new lyric video puts a visual exclamation point on the track’s unrelenting pace, pairing the high-octane riffing with images of conflict, resistance, and the looming unknown. Fans who’ve seen the band perform the song live will recognize the energy, but now it’s been captured and cranked up for the studio version.
"Fire in the Skies" continues to unfold the storyline of Insurrection, which lands September 26, 2025.
OVERT ENEMY is hitting the road in support of LOCKJAW on select dates of "The Monster Inside Texas Tour:"
May 23 – Houston, TX
May 24 – Corpus Christi, TX
May 25 – Austin, TX
Tickets Available at: OvertEnemy.com
About OVERT ENEMY:
Formed in 2013 in the heart of Mission, Texas, OVERT ENEMY has become a formidable presence in the global metal scene, known for their raw intensity, technical precision, and relentless pursuit of musical evolution. What began as a tribute to SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman quickly grew into something much larger, as the band developed their own unique sound, blending Texas groove with thrash metal’s speed and aggression. Drawing influence from titans like SLAYER, PANTERA, FEAR FACTORY, and SEPULTURA, OVERT ENEMY has crafted a musical identity that pays homage to these greats while pushing the boundaries of modern metal.
At the core of the band’s sound is a dedication to the power of the riff. Whether it’s the crushing, groove-laden guitar work or their innovative dual-lead guitar harmonies, OVERT ENEMY delivers a high-energy, brutal assault that fans of traditional thrash, groove metal, and even modern progressive metal will appreciate. Their triple vocal approach, featuring vocals from Leo Ortiz, Laura Ortiz, and Robert Hahn, sets them apart from many other bands, giving them a diverse range of vocal textures that perfectly complement their hard-hitting instrumentation.
The band's journey has been fueled not only by their passion for music but also by a deep sense of resilience. Despite personal challenges—including Leo “Lizard” Ortiz’s battle with chronic back issues, Laura “Slayerella” Ortiz’s triumph over cancer, and other life-altering obstacles—the members of OVERT ENEMY have continually pushed forward, proving that their commitment to their craft is unwavering. This tenacity is reflected in their live performances, which have earned them the admiration of heavyweights like MAX CAVALERA of SOULFLY, DINO CAZARES of FEAR FACTORY, and ICE-T of BODY COUNT. OVERT ENEMY has also built a cult following through their tireless dedication to engaging with fans, using every opportunity to connect with their audience on and off stage.
The band’s early work, including the critically acclaimed Inception EP (2018) and Possession EP (2019), laid the groundwork for what was to come, demonstrating their ability to blend thrash’s raw energy with groove metal’s more deliberate, headbanging pace. Their commitment to the old-school metal ethos combined with a modern, forward-thinking approach has made OVERT ENEMY one of the most exciting underground metal bands in the post-pandemic era.
While thrash metal certainly runs through their veins, OVERT ENEMY refuses to be confined by genre. The release of Insurrection marks a new chapter for the band, as they delve into broader sonic landscapes and thematic complexity. The album reflects their growth both musically and personally, touching on themes ranging from personal struggle and mental health to global political unrest and conceptual sci-fi narratives. Every track offers something unique, showing the band’s ability to experiment with diverse sounds and ideas without losing their aggressive edge.
Outside of the studio, OVERT ENEMY has built a reputation as a DIY powerhouse, handling much of their own production, marketing, and fan engagement. Their strong DIY ethic has earned them endorsements from leading brands like Sawtooth Guitars, Emperor Cabs, FU-Tone, and GODPS Music. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the band has used their time wisely, staying connected with their fans through live streams, social media, and consistent content releases. Their music has also found its way into independent films, further expanding their reach beyond the metal scene.
As they look to the future, OVERT ENEMY remains committed to creating music that not only reflects their personal experiences but also resonates with fans around the world. They are driven by faith, family, and a passion for their art, and they continue to be a beacon of the metal resurgence, blazing their own trail in the genre.
OVERT ENEMY is:
Leo “Lizard” Ortiz – Guitar/Vocals
Laura “Slayerella” Ortiz – Bass/Vocals
Robert Hahn – Guitar/Vocals
Saul Castillo – Drums
Album Credits:
Produced by: Joshua Lopez (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN), Leo Ortiz & Robert Hahn
Recorded at: Widowmaker Studios, McAllen, Texas
Engineer/Mixing/Mastering: Joshua Lopez
Album Cover Art: Santiago Yanez
Album Formats: Digital, CD, Vinyl
Connect with OVERT ENEMY and learn more atovertenemy.com.
In Theory, which is headed up by Mike Mostert and Tony Covino, is not your average rock band; they are a powerhouse of sound, emotion, and creativity, redefining the boundaries of the genre with their unique and electrifying sound. Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, this dynamic group of talented players has come together to forge a path that is distinctly their own. Formed in the heart of a bustling music scene, bringing together a group of talented individuals who shared a passion for pushing the limits of rock music. Their journey began in Muscle Shoals where they honed their craft, and their chemistry as a band quickly became evident.
In Theory has just released their new single “Retribution” with special guest Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper/ Hollywood Vampires/Crossbone Skully) which is taken from their forthcoming album of the same name. As Mostert states, “Retribution is a long time coming collaboration between Mike Mostert & In Theory with Tommy Henriksen. The song is big, raw, exciting- it’s like early Aerosmith meets Mutt Lange in 2025. Tommy’s contribution as an overall producer, writer and bassist was genius. Our chemistry and mutual vision to bring this amazing track to life was seamless.” Covino adds, “Retribution punches you with incredible hooks, hypnotic chants and a strong message for the times. Working together with Mike and Tommy on this song has been inspirational and tapped into something real and powerful!!!”
Watch video below:
The song landed on the Apple Music New In Rock playlist and as Henriksen explains about the song, “In Theory is a band that Mike and Tony have created and I was thrilled to be part of the track “Retribution”. It’s a canvas of passion and attitude, where every chord strikes the heart of Rock n Roll.”
You can get a Limited-Edition CD Single Bundle (100 copies) with the bonus track "Stain On My Soul" and insert signed by Mike Mostert, Tony Covino, and the first 50 also signed by Tommy Henriksen while supplies last: https://bit.ly/InTheoryBand
Bay Area Thrash Metal futurists FROLIC have announced a southwestern summer tour covering cities in 7 states on the heels of their Live EP, "Live At the Great American Music Hall" and in anticipation of their upcoming second studio album, details of which the band will reveal on the road.
Catch FROLIC appearing in these cities:
JULY 21 - Santa Rosa, CA
JULY 22 - Chico, CA - The Naked Lounge
JULY 24 - Salt Lake City, UT - Aces High Saloon
JULY 25 - Denver, CO - Seventh Circle
JULY 26 - Albuquerque. NM - The Crib
JULY 28 - Houston, TX - The End
JULY 29 - Dallas, TX - Craft & Growler
JULY 31 - Phoenix, AZ - Ground Zero Studios
AUG 1 - Pomona, CA - The Haven
AUG 2 - San Francisco, CA - Neck of the Woods
Frolic is finalizing details for the dates in Dallas, San Antonio and Phoenix and invites anyone with knowledge of promoters in the local area to share information to make each of these nights the best they can be.
The 4-piece's latest recorded offering "Live At the Great American Music Hall" was released digitally on February 7, 2025 to international acclaim--and as a warning shot to all that FROLIC's technical brand of Bay Area Thrash Metal is not to be overlooked.
FROLIC's lineup consists of Edgar Sanchez (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Lenny "Real Steel" Ramirez (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Zak Kufeld (Bass, Backing Vocals), and Elijah Post (Drums).
Formed in 2014, FROLIC has enjoyed a substantial rise in popularity in recent years--sharing the stage with Suicidal Tendancies, Death Angel, Possessed, Forbidden, Biohazard, Eyehategod, DRI, Warbringer, Goatwhore, Angeles Apatrida, Bewitcher, Hatriot, Mordred, Blind Illusion, Hellfire, Defiance and many more.
The 4-piece's latest recorded offering "Live At the Great American Music Hall" was released digitally on February 7, 2025 to international acclaim--and as a warning shot to all that FROLIC's technical brand of Bay Area Thrash Metal is not to be overlooked.
Formed in 2014, FROLIC has enjoyed a substantial rise in popularity in recent years--sharing the stage with Suicidal Tendancies, Death Angel, Possessed, Forbidden, Biohazard, Eyehategod, DRI, Warbringer, Goatwhore, Angeles Apatrida, Bewitcher, Hatriot, Mordred, Blind Illusion, Hellfire, Defiance and many more.
Band
Edgar Sanchez (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Lenny "Real Steel" Ramirez (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Zak Kufeld (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Elijah Post (Drums)
Born in the mile-high city of Denver, FOX LAKE bring an elevated and energetic sound to the heavy music scene. The band formed back in 2017 as friends jamming in their basement, looking to branch out from the standard metalcore sound by incorporating elements of their favorite genres — hardcore, hip-hop, and rock 'n' roll.
Through the present, FOX LAKE continue to level up by delivering a musical brass-knuckled punch to the face that lands on anyone in their proximity.
Today, the band has announced its new album NEW WORLD HEAT. It arrives August 1 via MNRK HEAVY. Pre-order it here or here.
Fox Lake have also shared the video for the plate-shifting new single "Pure Adrenaline." Bolstered by thick-as-thieves grooves, a boatload of bounce, confident vocal swagger mixed with furious screams, and an onslaught of rhythmic aftershocks, "Pure Adrenaline" will reverberate pits from coast to coast.
With this song, Fox Lake prove they are beyond ready for their moment.
Watch the video below.
"Even though 'Pure Adrenaline' didn't come together until the latter half of the recording process for the album, most of the ingredients existed as far back as 2021," the band shares, revealing the single's origin story. "The majority of the instrumental demo was written years ago, and the lyrics and energy were conceptualized in our first few conversations about what we wanted to bring to this album.
"We all came together and unanimously agreed that we wanted the new songs to be faster, more visceral, more concrete, and most importantly, all gas, no brakes. Pure f**king adrenaline."
No brakes whatsoever!
Reading the lyrics throughout New World Heat, Fox Lake reveal the redemptive theme at the album's beating heart, saying, "The basic concept of the album is about burning things down in order to restart. It's about who you are versus who you want to be. The world you live in versus the world you want to live in. It takes guts to strip everything away and take a hard, honest look at your life and the world around you."
They continue, "Everyone has things that hold them down and things that seem to hold their reality in place. Habits, social circles, vices, beliefs, political systems, traumas, etc. Those things will be different for everyone. But the one constant is that action begets action and inaction begets inaction. You either drown in complacency or burn parts of yourself away to create a better world. We all have a choice. Musically, we felt like this concept fit perfectly with where we were at. We all have different inspirations that we want to bring into Fox Lake. It can be tricky to mesh together all the genres that we're inspired by while still having an original sound."
The band finishes, "So, for this record, we burned down the limitations we had previously put on ourselves and restarted our writing process with a singular goal — to sound like Fox Lake. The end result is an album that we're extremely excited about and that feels very authentic to us. The music is faster, heavier, groovier, and catchier than ever before. It's a new sound for a new world. Everyone is going to have different opinions on whether the band is more hardcore, nu-metal, rock, or metalcore. But everyone's gonna know it's Fox Lake."
Burn, baby, burn, and let the phoenix arise from the ashes in the form of Fox Lake and New World Heat. Reboot, renew, and rise to the top.
Fox Lake will embark on plenty of touring in support of New World Heat. Stay tuned for more details on the band's road treks.
California electronic-synthpop artist Matthew Nowhere presents his debut album 'Crystal Heights' - a sonic love letter to the 1980s. Throughout its 13 hook laden tracks, this record celebrates and pays homage to new wave classics with memorable songs and a lush, synth and tape-laden production style.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Matthew Nowhere explores sounds of the 1980s with inspired reverence, his unique music bringing good vibes, poetic lyrics and gritty new wave beats. Currently residing in California's Nevada County in the forests of the Sierra Mountains, Matthew Nowhere uses analog production styles in creating deeply authentic and soulful music that speaks to the power of love to overcome all obstacles.
A self-described "lover and mystic", Matthew Nowhere's lyrics on 'Crystal Heights' deliver on that promise. Themes of wonder, transcendence and mystery weave through the album, along with a constant emphasis on the importance of love. Though some songs are introspective and melancholy, overall, 'Crystal Heights' is an uplifting album, following a palpable arc of love, growth, and redemption.
“This album takes another look at something beautiful once rejected. I decided to return to the music that was all around during my childhood, and to explore the entire emotional landscape of those incredibly formative years. 'Crystal Heights' represents an embracing of a forgotten part of early childhood, and a celebration of all the incredible creativity that was everywhere at the time," says Matthew Nowhere.
With gritty drum machines and analog synths, 'Echoes Still Remain', ‘Crystal Heights’ and 'Love Is Only What We Are' recall synthpop greats such as OMD, Depeche Mode and New Order. Elsewhere, on ‘Ruby Shards’ and ‘Everything’s True’, Matthew Nowhere delivers a more band-driven sound with echoes of The Church or Psychedelic Furs.
Standout tracks 'Transforming' and 'Persist3nce' feature Lunar Twin, made of up vocalist Bryce Boudreau and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Murphy. Mainstays on the dreamgaze scene for many years, their contributions weave a fine layer of silk into the fabric of this sublime retro-futuristic music. On ‘Transforming’, Nowhere spins neon-lit electronica, mixing beautifully with Boudreau’s emotive, broody vocal style. On ‘Persist3nce’, Nowhere and Boudreau are joined by the darkwave synth stylings of Lunar Twin's Chris Murphy and angelic choir tones by the Antonio Family Singers.
"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 May 23, 'Crystal Heights' is available from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Now available for pre-order, this record will be released digitally and on Limited Edition transparent blue vinyl.
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
'Transforming' video directed by Zoey Nguyen
Additional stills directed by Simona Lonardo Cinematography (Beneveto, Italy)
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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After dropping the slinky new single “Strange Hours,” 18x RIAA Gold and Platinum-certified country hitmakers Eli Young Band are back for more, launching a new era with the announce of their Strange Hours album and headline tour. Presave the album HERE.
Set for release August 1, Strange Hours finds the trailblazing group returning to the bold creative defiance of their independent roots – and to Panhandle House Studio in their hometown of Denton, Texas, where their debut album Level was born.
Reviving the raw, grassroots energy and emotional sting of their early work, a brand new batch of country-rock anthems feature Eli Young Band’s signature live-band philosophy, and their chart-topping sound. Along the way, frontman Mike Eli continues to wield one of the most distinctive voices in modern country, leading a band of brothers who write the majority of their fan-favorite tracks.
Featuring 13 songs – all co-written by Eli Young Band members and produced by Jimmy Robbins and Eric Arjes – Strange Hours includes title track with its grooving tribute to a black-magic romance, plus the songs off their Nothing On the Wild EP. A fearless batch of all new tunes join the previously released “Home In Hometown,” “What Do Lonely People Do,” “I’m Yours Amen” and “Nothing On the Wild.”
Looking back over the course of their 25-year career, the band members say they still feel the magnetic pull of sold-out country music crowds. And it still has them keeping Strange Hours.
“This is a full circle moment for us. Going back home to Denton, Texas to record the album that is our first independent release in years,” shares lead vocalist, Mike Eli. “It was just us in the studio with our producers and a couple of old friends making music that we love! These songs are special to us and this record is the start of a whole new chapter for EYB!“
Pre-save/pre-add Eli Young Band’s Strange Hours via here, or buy the album (8/1) on a signed CD/vinyl at the Eli Young Band store via eliyoungband.com.
Meanwhile, the ACM winning and GRAMMY nominated band will also return to the road for their headlining Strange Hours Tour.
Kicking off June 7 in Cambridge, Idaho, the celebratory run will include 55 stops in cities from coast to coast, before wrapping in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Making six key stops in their home state of Texas, the thrilling foursome return to their element – packing a live-show setlist with No. 1 smashes like the 5x Platinum single “Crazy Girl,” 3x Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” 2x Platinum “Love Ain’t” and Platinum “Drunk Last Night.”
Tickets for the Strange Hours Tour will go on sale Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. local time. Select dates offer pre-sale from May 21 at 10 a.m. local time to May 22 at 10 p.m. local time. The complete routing of Eli Young Band's Strange Hours Tour can be found below.
Eli Young Band Tour Routing:
June 7 || Cambridge, ID || Hells Canyon Jam
June 13 || Milligan, NE || Centennial Garden
June 14 || Karlstad, MN || Kickin’ Up Kountry
June 20 || Chisholm, MN || Minnesota Discovery Center
June 21 || Chicago, IL || Meltin Margs
June 22 || Sauk Rapids, MN || Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks
June 26 || Sherman, TX || Hot Texas Summer Nights
June 27 || San Diego, CA || House of Blues
June 28 || Santa Rosa, CA || Country Summer Music Festival
July 3 || Simpsonville, SC || CCNB Amphitheater
July 5 || Waldorf, MD || Regency Furniture Stadium
July 17 || Ludington, MI || Stix
July 18 || Paw Paw, MI || Warner Vineyards
July 19 || Wyandotte, MI || District 142
July 23 || Sherman, NY || Pine Junction
July 24 || Washington D.C. || The Bullpen
July 25 || Newton, NJ || Newton Theatre
August 1 || Prairie du Chien, WI || Country Line Country Fest
August 5 || Mentor, OH || Mentor Amphitheater
August 7 || Hobart, IN || Art Theater
August 8 || Troy, OH || Miami County Fair
August 9 || Watertown, WI || Riverside Park
August 14 || Troy, NY || Joe Bruno Stadium*
August 15 || Dillon, CO || Lake Dillon Amphitheater^
August 16 || Colorado Springs, CO || Ford Amphitheater^
August 17 || Aspen, CO || Belly Up
August 22 || Wichita, KS || Equity Bank Park
August 23 || Fredericksburg, TX || Gillespie County Fair
August 30 || Bedford, TX || Bedford Beats & Eats
September 4 || Fort Smith, AR || TempleLive
September 5 || Hays, KS || Fox Theatre
September 6 || Lampe, MO || Black Oak Mountain #
September 11 || Foxborough, MA || Six String Grill & Stage
September 12 || Dewey Beach, DE || Bottle & Cork
September 13 || Amagansett, NY || Stephen Talkhouse
September 18 || Moorhead, MN || Bluestem Center +
September 19 || Riverside, IA || Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
September 20 || Van Buren, MO || Hellbenders On The Current
September 26 || Royse City, TX || Southern Junction
September 27 || Cedar Park, TX || The Haute Spot
October 4 || Monterrey, MX || Ahuestern Country Festival
October 10 || Union Hall, VA || Coves Amphitheater
October 11 || New Haven, KY || The AMP at Log Still
October 12 || Birmingham, AL || Iron Hills
October 16 || Norwalk, CT || District Music Hall
October 18 || Chesterfield, VA || Cattle Baron’s Ball
October 24 || Broken Bow, OK || Hochatown
November 1 || Christoval, TX || Cooper’s LIVE!
November 5 || Jacksonville, FL || Decca Live
November 6 || Fort Meyers, FL || The Ranch
November 7 || Fort Pierce, FL || Sunrise Theater
November 8 || Sanford, FL || Tuffy’s Music Box
November 13 || Salt Lake City, UT || The Complex
November 14 || Denver, CO || Grizzly Rose
November 21 || Baton Rouge, LA || Texas Club
* with Tyler Hubbard
^ with Billy Currington
# with Dwight Yoakam
+ with Kansas
About Eli Young Band:
Since their formation as college classmates more than two decades ago, the Associated Press has celebrated Eli Young Band as “a smart, relevant antidote” to overdone clichés in Country music. Featuring Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones and Mike Thompson, the musical band of brothers has charted 14 singles on Billboard, including four No. 1 hits with the aforementioned “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” 2x Platinum “Love Ain’t” and Platinum “Drunk Last Night.” Additionally, Eli Young Band has earned multiple GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACM, ACA and Teen Choice Award nominations.
While selling out venues from coast-to-coast as seasoned headliners, EYB has also shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Chris Young, Darius Rucker and Dave Matthews Band. For current tour dates and more, visit eliyoungband.com and follow along on social media with @EliYoungBand.
On the heels of his fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, becoming the most-streamed country album of the year so far on Apple, Spotify and Amazon within hours of its release on Friday (May 16), Wallen debuted seven of the albums’ tracks live for the first time last night in Gulf Shores, Alabama for his inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival.
With an entire news vertical from Gulf Coast Media Group dedicated to the sold-out, multi-genre festival, curated by Wallen and produced by AEG Presents, the weekend featured an eclectic mix of more than 30 of his favorite artists and inspirations, including Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, HARDY, The War On Drugs, T-Pain, Three 6 Mafia and more. Wallen concluded the festival, his first show of 2025, with a 23-song setlist, taking the stage on the final night with his signature “Broadway Girls” walk out.
“Me and a couple of my closest friends and teammates, we’ve been throwing the idea of doing a festival around for a long time now, and we just happened to run into the right partner and the right people to work with. With a lot of hard work, and a lot of really great artists to come out here, we got to make that happen,” Wallen stated, as 40,000 fans flanked the 1980s-inspired 160 feet wide by 70 feet tall stage, a fully custom build designed by Clio Award-winning studio Raw Cereal and marking their largest festival build to date. “We’ll try to do it again sometime,” he grinned, before diving into the rest of his setlist.
From there, Wallen toggled between certified hits, while testing the waters with live debuts of title track “I’m The Problem;” the Grammy.com-praised “deceptively smooth-sounding” “Kick Myself;” “Don’t We,” declared an “arena-ready track” by Billboard; “I’m A Little Crazy,” noted as “a gorgeous paranoiac ballad” by Washington Post; “I Got Better;” “Superman” and “Just In Case.”
Bailey Zimmerman and ERNEST each joined Wallen on-stage halfway through his set, the former to perform Wallen’s 5x-Platinum hit “Up Down,” hailing from his debut album If I Know Me; the latter joining for the duo’s Platinum-certified “Cowgirls” off One Thing At A Time.
Concluding the night with his breakthrough 2018 hit, “The Way I Talk,” Wallen thanked his fans for their continued support, “Thank each and every one of you guys for making this possible… for supporting me, for supporting my new album. I love each and every one of y’all!”
Photo Credit: Alive Coverage for Sand In My Boots
Dubbed a “self-examining storytelling extravaganza” by Billboard, I’m The Problem features 37 tracks, and combines Wallen’s country, cross and dirt-rock influences, underscored by collaborations with pop superstars Post Malone and Tate McRae, plus close friends Eric Church, ERNEST and HARDY. The fusion of influences left Grammy.com lauding, “[Wallen] remains as eclectic as ever, shifting easily from R&B-inflected slow jams to rough-and-ready outlaw country stomps.”
While Wallen co-wrote 22 of the tracks, he tapped into 49 songwriters, curating a tracklist that’s both deeply personal and resonant, viewing life events through a different lens than he’s used in the past. Hits Daily Double observes that the result is “a 37-song cycle of self-reckoning,” adding, “he doesn’t sugarcoat or make excuses.”
Wallen’s coinciding 2025 I’m The Problem Tour kicks off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The 20-show run will include stops in Seattle, Washington; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario and more. With a second stop added in Madison, Wisconsin, Wallen’s appearances will mark the first time an artist has played two consecutive nights at Camp Randall Stadium.
A rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel join in direct support with Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson as first-of-three across select dates. Coupled with last weekend’s Sand In My Boots Festival and a special one-night-only album release celebration show on May 28 at Roundhouse in London, these 22 shows are the only place to see the superstar in 2025.
Morgan Wallen 2025 I’m The Problem Tour Dates:
June 20 // NRG Stadium // Houston, TX w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel
June 21 // NRG Stadium // Houston, TX w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel
June 28 // Camp Randall Stadium // Madison, WI w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
June 29 // Camp Randall Stadium // Madison, WI w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
July 11 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, FL w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert
July 12 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, FL w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn
July 18 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, AZ w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
July 19 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, AZ w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn
July 25 // Lumen Field // Seattle, WA w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
July 26 // Lumen Field // Seattle, WA w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 1 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, CA w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert
Aug 2 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, CA w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn
Aug 15 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, OH w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Aug 16 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, OH w/ Ella Langley and Thomas Rhett
Aug 22 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, MA w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Aug 23 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, MA w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert
Sep 4 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert
Sep 5 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn
Sep 12 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert
Sep 13 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn
About Sand In My Boots:
Sand In My Boots takes place on the beautiful white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, just a short drive from the Pensacola, FL, and Mobile, AL airports. Produced by the teams behind Stagecoach and Hangout Music Festival, this three-day event is equal parts vacation and a deep dive into Morgan Wallen’s musical world and inspirations. Every artist, activity, and detail carefully handpicked by Wallen himself, driven by his excitement to share his passions with fans, friends, family, and peers.
Featuring a diverse and intentional lineup of top Country, Hip Hop, EDM, Americana and Indie Rock acts, Sand In My Boots stunning venue also offers an array of amenities, including seaside beach clubs, main stage in-ground swimming pools, hammocks, delicious food, VIP options, and more. This unique concept has been a dream of Wallen’s for as long as he can remember, and he is thrilled to offer his fans this exclusive experience, bringing together artists who have always wanted to perform together but never had the opportunity—until now.
About Morgan Wallen:
Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “the biggest country star in the world” and The New York Times doubling down, declaring he’s “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” With 18 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 170 weeks spent atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. As Las Vegas Review Journal puts it: “Wallen’s appeal is remarkable as it is fueled by his ability to connect to a crowd.”
With Dangerous: The Double Album, Wallen solidified his place as country music’s “dominant superstar,” with the project recently being named Billboard’s No. 1 Album of the 21st Century. One Thing At A Time’s groundbreaking success saw Wallen’s crossover appeal reach a global scale, as he topped the Australian ARIA charts for the first time, along with a host of other accolades. With three No. 1’s already hailing from his fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, available now via Big Loud / Mercury, Wallen digs even deeper, uncovering a side that’s both more vulnerable and more resolute than ever before.
As Wallen prepares a refreshed setlist for his 20-stadium-show I’m the Problem Tour, kicking off on June 20 in Houston, Texas, he also highlighted some of his favorite artists by bringing the personally-curated, multi-genre Sand In My Boots Music Festival to Gulf Shores, Alabama in May.
Wallen continues to donate a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis. More at MorganWallen.com.
Metalcore titans, Attack Attack! are hitting the road this fall for their latest headlining run, the ONE HIT WONDER Tour, bringing their chaotic new era to cities across the US in celebration of their upcoming record, "Attack Attack! II",set for release on August 8th, 2025 via Oxide Records. Fans can purchase tickets to the ONE HIT WONDER Tour on Friday, May 23 HERE and pre-order the upcoming record HERE.
Today's announcement follows the release of two massive new singles, "Dance!" featuring Will Ramos of Lorna Shore and "Chainless". After blindsiding fans with a fake-out country remix, the real version of "Dance!" delivers sheer chaos and pit-stirring aggression as they teamed up with one of deathcore's most recognizable voices, Will Ramos, for their first ever official feature. On the other hand, "Chainless" offers a powerful, anthemic counterbalance that's wrapped in explosive riffs with unshakable momentum.
Coming off a successful appearance at Welcome To Rockville, the announcement of their first full-length record since 2012, and their ongoing Roadside Rumble Tour, Attack Attack! are ready to shift into high gear:
"We’re elated to announce our first full US tour in over 12 years and you can expect our most ferocious set-list we’ve ever performed."
Formed in 2007, Attack Attack! has become a staple in the metalcore scene, amassing over 100 million streams across major streaming platforms on multiple chart-topping records. As torchbearers of the genre, the band continue to push the boundaries of metalcore while solidifying their place in its ever-growing legacy. Known for their no-holds-barred approach, Attack Attack! remain unpredictable as ever, with more bold twists in store for the year ahead.
Be sure to stay tuned for more Attack Attack! news coming very soon.
ONE HIT WONDER TOUR
Aug 12 | Atlanta, GA | The Masquerade Hall
Aug 13 | Winter Park, FL | Conduit
Aug 14 | Charleston, SC | Music Farm
Aug 15 | Richmond, VA | Canal Club
Aug 16 | Reading, PA | Reverb
Aug 17 | New York, NY | Racket
Aug 19 | Buffalo, NY | Rec Room
Aug 20 | Pittsburgh, PA | Crafthouse
Aug 21 | Detroit, MI | The Shelter
Aug 22 | Cleveland, OH | Globe Hall
Aug 23 | Joliet, IL | The Forge
Aug 24 | Minneapolis, MN | Fine Line Music Cafe
Aug 26 | Des Moines, IA | Wooly's
Aug 27 | Omaha, NE | The Waiting Room
Aug 29 | Colorado Springs, CO | Black Sheep
Aug 30 | Denver, CO | Marquis
Aug 31 | Salt Lake City, UT | Metro Music Hall
Sep 2 | Seattle, WA | The Crocodile
Sep 3 | Portland, OR | The Nova PDX
Sep 5 | Roseville, CA | Goldfield's
Sep 6 | Los Angeles, CA | Echoplex
Sep 7 | Phoenix, AZ | The Rosetta Room
Sep 9 | San Antonio, TX | The Rock Box
Sep 10 | Houston, TX | Scout. Bar
Sep 11 | Dallas, TX | Puzzles
Sep 12 | Tulsa, OK | The Vanguard
Sep 13 | Wichita, KS | Wave
Sep 14 | Springfield, MO | The Regency
Sep 16 | St Louis, MO | Red Flag
Sep 17 | Nashville, TN | The Basement East
Sep 18 | Fort Wayne, IN | Piere's
Sep 20 | Louisville, KY | Louder Than Life
Full tour information can be found HERE.
ABOUT ATTACK ATTACK!
If you went to Warped Tour in the mid 2000’s, shopped at Hot Topic, or were active on Myspace; then you have heard the name “Attack Attack!” While the band’s early career was relatively short-lived, their reputation has done nothing but grow since the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2013. Known for incorporating dance/electronica music with metal, the band consistently bent the rules of songwriting. They took the sounds they liked and crafted seemingly incompatible genres into anthems for local Ohio scene kids, and later, audiences across the globe. After years of silence, Attack Attack!exploded back onto the scene in 2020. They’re here to remind you that rules are made to be broken, adversity is meant to be overcome, and that legends never die.
