ALEXANDRA KAY RELEASES THE STARRY EYED ROMANCE OF “THE LAST,” AVAILABLE NOW

May 23, 2025

With over 8.5M social media followers, Alexandra Kay, a destined-for-stardom songstress who was named to Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” and CMT’s “2025 Next Women of Country” lists, unleashes her innately heartfelt lyricism in the starry-eyed romance of “The Last,” available now. Mixing her exquisitely warm, angelic vocals with wistful instrumentation, the enchanting new song paints the dreamy scene of what it feels like when you finally find the one meant for you. Written by Alexandra Kay with Jon Green and producer Andrew DeRoberts, “The Last” exploded the moment it hit socials with fans belting out every lyric at her sold-out headlining shows like it had been in her catalog for years. Listen to the highly anticipated new song Below.

“This song represents starting over with someone new,” shares Alexandra Kay. “It doesn’t matter what experiences you’ve had before you met them, all that matters is that you finally found the one you want to spend your last days with.”

Being raw, candid and vulnerable about the gut-wrenching pain she experienced throughout her divorce, the budding superstar drew in over 8.5 MILLION devoted followers, who shared in her journey of perseverance, reflection and renewal. Inviting them into her inner circle, Alexandra showed her heart by covering beloved country songs over a cup of morning coffee.

Now, confident and in her lover-girl era, Alexandra isn’t stepping away from the heartfelt emotion that her prominent debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, was anchored in. Having gone #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts and Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, the “adept, propitious singer-songwriter” (Billboard) amplifies her effervescent spirit, releasing the sharp-witted “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” and the alluringly beautiful “The Last.”

Taken under genre-bending phenomenon Jelly Roll’s wing, Alexandra most recently accompanied the country icon on his 2024 Beautifully Broken Arena Tour, which included his sold-out hometown show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, as well as opened for Morgan Wallen at his sold-out Hyde Park show in London. She landed her first motion picture soundtrack feature with the acclaimed Twisters: The Album, sold over 80,000 tickets as an independent headlining artist and is one of the top-selling artists on TikTok Shop for music. Now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Alexandra is finalizing her latest full-length project to release later this year.

Currently selling out shows across the UK + Europe on her All I’ve Ever Known Tour, the mesmerizing entertainer just wrapped a hugely successful headlining run of her “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour. Next, she’s closing out this European leg with a sold-out show in London on May 29, before opening for Brad Paisley this summer and performing throughout the week at CMA Fest in Nashville June 5-8. For a full list of tour dates, visit www.AlexandraKayOfficial.com.

About Alexandra Kay:

With over 8.5 MILLION social media followers, Alexandra Kay, who starred on Netflix’s series Westside, holds the rare and extraordinary ability to genuinely connect with audiences by just being her authentic true self via heartfelt melodies, her “refreshing brand of storytelling…custom-made for the country music genre” (People), and her “angelic, yet soaring vocals” (American Songwriter). Cementing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry, the bright and tenacious rising star that Billboard acclaimed as “an adept, propitious singer-songwriter,” dropped her debut album - All I’ve Ever Known - in 2023. The project reached #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts globally and earned her a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, independently.

Now, signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and named to Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” list and CMT’s “Next Women of Country: Class of 2025,” Alexandra wrapped a milestone 2024 complete with a headlining tour, an opening slot on Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Arena Tour where she was taken under his wing and was featured on the acclaimed Twisters movie soundtrack. Ready to take 2025 to the next level, the captivating songstress is giving a glimpse into her sophomore album, releasing the starry-eyed romance of “The Last” and the contagiously catchy sing-along “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” Having just wrapped her headlining U.S. and Canada “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour, the budding star is currently across the pond for her headlining international All I’ve Ever Known U.K. & Europe Tour that has already sold out in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Manchester.

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LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SINGLE “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO” OUT TODAY

May 23, 2025

6x ACM, 9x CMA and Grammy Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson’s new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” is out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Listen Below.

Written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and Andy Albert, the song honors the timeless classic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” while showcasing Wilson’s poignant storytelling and authentic country sound, as she reflects on past love and pays tribute to small towns across the country.

Wilson will perform the song live for the first time at the 2025 American Music Awards this Monday, May 26, where she is nominated for Favorite Female Country Artist.

Officially impacting radio this Tuesday, May 27 via Broken Bow Records, fans will hear the new track as it world premieres across all major U.S. Country Radio Stations today.

The release adds to yet another triumphant year for Wilson, who won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards earlier this month: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (her third consecutive win), Album of the Year (Whirlwind) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. During the awards ceremony, she also debuted new song, “Trailblazer,” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, which she wrote with Lambert and Brandy Clark.

Additionally, Wilson is in the midst of her nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River Center Arena and Denver’s Ball Arena among many others. The upcoming dates follow the tour’s first leg—a completely sold-out extensive run across the U.K and Europe earlier this year. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

In just the past year, Wilson was also inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, performed during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards and two awards at the 58th CMA Awards, where she also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Wilson also received two awards at this year’s ACM Honors: the prestigious Triple Crown Award—presented to those who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female/Male Vocalist of the Year and New Female/Male Vocalist of the Year—and the Milestone Award, which is given to an artist who has had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music.

A prolific and sought-after songwriter, Wilson has scored eight #1 hits including “4x4xU,” “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x Platinum Certified “Heart Like A Truck,” and has collaborated with artists such as Post Malone (“Nosedive”), Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”), HARDY (“wait in the truck”) and Myles Smith (“Nice To Meet You”). She is also a triple threat within entertainment as a singer, songwriter and actor and will make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in Paramount’s hit television series, Yellowstone. Moreover, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma,” which was featured in the new Twisters movie.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
May 30—Panama City Beach, FL—Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
May 31—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival
June 6—Myrtle Beach, SC—Carolina Country Music Fest
June 18—Nashville, TN—Grand Ole Opry
June 20—Wildwood, NJ—Barefoot Country Music Fest
June 26—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest
June 27—Cadott, WI—Country Fest
July 10—Ottawa, ON—Ottawa Bluesfest
July 12—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
August 14—Phoenix, AZ—Footprint Center*
August 15—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater*
August 16—Denver, CO—Ball Arena*
August 21—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
August 22—Sacramento, CA—Golden 1 Center*
August 23—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum*
August 28—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome*
August 29—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place*
August 30—Saskatoon, SK—SaskTel Centre*
September 11—Baton Rouge, LA—Raising Cane’s River Center†
September 12—Baton Rouge, LA—Raising Cane’s River Center†
September 13—Bossier City, LA—Brookshire Grocery Arena†
September 18—Austin, TX—Moody Center‡
September 19—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena‡
September 20—Houston, TX—The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman ‡
September 25—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage§
September 26—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre§
September 27—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena§
October 2—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena||
October 3—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center§
October 4—Cleveland, OH—Blossom Music Center§
October 9—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion§
October 10—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden§
October 11—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center§
October 16—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casio Amphitheatre||
October 17—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena||
October 18—Saint Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center||
October 24—Knoxville, TN—Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center#
October 25—Charlotte, NC—Spectrum Center#
November 7—Tampa, FL—Amalie Arena#
November 8—Orlando, FL—Kia Center#

*with special guests ERNEST and Kaitlin Butts
†with special guests ERNEST and Maddox Batson
‡with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Drake Milligan
§with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Lauren Watkins
||with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Maddox Batson
#with special guests ERNEST and Drake Milligan

Ryan Woods Shares New Single "Good Swim"

May 23, 2025

FEARLESS RECORDS artist Ryan Woods has shared the new single "Good Swim."

Watch the lyric video below.

"I actually wrote 'Good Swim' for a family member's wedding," Woods shares. "It started off as a poem, and though I had never experienced love enough to get married, it was inspired by an idyllic version of it. I asked myself, 'If I were so in love with somebody that I would marry them, what would that feel like?' I think it would feel like a 'good swim' on a hot summer day. Refreshing, relaxing, and rejuvenating. Like a vacation from life itself. A safe place to unwind and not think about the world, and simply rejoice in the love that we have for each other. A place where fear has little power, and the courage to dive into it is celebrated and rewarded."

Woods finishes, "Love is complex and far from easy, but so is swimming. It gets easier the more you do it. You grow stronger and faster, and once you learn how to swim, it's very difficult to drown."

Indeed, "Good Swim" is your feel good hit of your summer. Kicking off with a lilting and dreamy piano melody, the kind that makes you wake up with a smile only our face, it slowly builds to a pretty, mid-tempo, bedroom-y pop jam. Woods is an old soul with a thoroughly modern lean — he's essentially a Gen Z troubadour! The song's '70s inspired melodies and his delightfully saccharine voice are ALL the serotonin boosters you need.

Woods previously shared "Full Speed Ahead."

The singer will also play a show at The Echo in Los Angeles on July 30, with Jack Newsome. Get tickets here.

ABOUT RYAN WOODS:
After one listen, it would be easy to assume Ryan Woods fell from the heavens and landed smack dab in the middle of modern pop music and culture. He defies genres and eras with an otherworldly je ne sais quoi. Flaunting a sky-high range and head-turning fashion sense, Woods exudes a swaggering gusto befitting of your favorite '70s rock star, yet he opens up with a level of candor decidedly intrinsic to Gen Z. Musically, he laces D.I.Y. pop with psychedelic experimentation and existential ruminations that are both provocative and catchy. Initially, he gained traction with covers on social media, even inciting a retweet from Shawn Mendes. Woods has cultivated his signature style by logging countless hours in both Nashville and Los Angeles sessions. "Bad Texter" was a breakthrough moment in 2021 — reeling in over 28 million Spotify streams and counting, it paved the way for his King of the Basement EP. Of the latter, Thomas Bleach raved, "This EP highlights that growth and introspective manner that has made him an artist you need to keep an eye on," while INTERSECT Magazine applauded, "Woods' lyrics are poetic, witty, and most of all, authentic." Now partnered with Fearless, Woods is ready to bring his dreamy compositions, which are so much more than bedroom pop, to an even wider audience.

The Band Light Unveils Hypnotic New Song "Dreamboat" Out Now via Red Van Records

May 23, 2025

Pop-rock group The Band Light returns with their infectious new song “Dreamboat,” released today on Red Van Records. Written by band members Konnor Dolberry and Trevor Young, and produced by multi-platinum hitmaker John Fields (Jonas Brothers, Switchfoot, Demi Lovato), the track captures the messy magic of infatuation with lyrical bite and sonic sparkle. Listen below.

Fronted by Konnor Dolberry (lead vocals), alongside Jack Glenn (bass/vocals), Garrett Goodrich (lead guitar/vocals) and Trevor Young (drums/vocals), The Band Light formed through a high school music production class and quickly found undeniable chemistry both on and off the stage. Since then, they’ve built a dedicated fanbase and amassed over one million streams across platforms.

Built around a hypnotic groove and late-night confessions, “Dreamboat” captures the messy thrill of desire and emotional chaos. With lines like “So call me up / When we’re both drunk / And fill my cup / I’m all stirred up,” the song mixes raw vulnerability with tongue-in-cheek charm – an intoxicating cocktail of heartache and hookiness. Dolberry and Young blend their lyrical edge with crisp, shimmering production, giving “Dreamboat” a sound both familiar and new.

“‘Dreamboat’ lives in that blurry space between bad decisions and irresistible connection,” the band shares. “It’s equal parts moody and playful – something we think a lot of people can relate to.”

Fans can catch The Band Light live this summer at Musicians Corner in Nashville’s Centennial Park on June 13, joining a season lineup that includes Brittney Spencer, Noah Gundersen, Sixpence None The Richer and more. The group will also perform as special guests for Switchfoot on July 13 at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in Illinois.

With “Dreamboat,” The Band Light continues to carve a distinct lane in the pop-rock landscape with infectious energy, sharp musicianship and irresistible charm.

MÈLANCOLIA - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'RANDOM.ACCESS.MISERY' + SHARE DARK NEW SINGLE 'ALL_IS_RUST'

May 23, 2025

Melbourne blackened nu-metal outfit MÉLANCOLIA announce their sophomore album random.access.misery will be available Friday August 29 via Nuclear Blast and Greyscale Records. The band share scathing new single 'ALL_IS_RUST' as a vicious taste of what's to come.

'ALL_IS_RUST' serves as both a declaration of evolution and a warning: MÉLANCOLIA are not here to follow trends—they’re here to dismantle them. The new single is the introduction to MÉLANCOLIA’s forthcoming album, blending metalcore, deathcore, industrial noise, blast beats and DJ scratching into a hellish sonic cocktail. The song welcomes listeners to their new sound and a genre the band have coined as “Blackened Nu Metal”.

'ALL_IS_RUST' marries the sound, aesthetic and visuals from their debut album,'HissThroughRottenTeeth', into one cohesive package; "While there has been a departure from straight up deathcore, we feel this song sounds even more representative of MÉLANCOLIA," says vocalist Alex Hill. "And after testing the waters debuting this song in Europe earlier this year we can confirm this one is already a crowd favourite."

Watch the video for 'ALL_IS_RUST' below:

Stream 'ALL_IS_RUST':
https://geni.us/all-is-rust

Pre-order/pre-save 'random.access.misery' :
https://geni.us/random-access-misery

Picked as one of four "brilliant new metal bands you need to hear" by Metal Hammer in April, the band are primed and ready and unleash their defining new album this August; "We are bringing a fresh sound to an otherwise stale scene, you will not hear what we are doing from anyone else. We are setting the trend as we set the bar for modern heavy music. Love us or hate us, you will fucking remember us."

Momentum is at an all time high for the band, having toured Australia three times over off the back of HissThroughRottenTeeth' and breaking into Europe and the UK twice on tours with SUFFOCATION (US) and INGESTED (UK). The band will join THY ART IS MURDER on a regional lap of Australia this June and July and will debut some of their new music for the very first time.

After establishing themselves in 2022 with their debut single 'Horror_Ethereal', the band announced the following February their signing to both Greyscale Records for Australia/New Zealand and Nuclear Blast for the rest of the world. They released their debut album HissThroughRottenTeeth April 2023, crafting a unique sound that has already catapulted them to new heights. Their very first show was in 2023 supporting THY ART IS MURDER on their Decade Of Hate Australian Tour alongside STARVE and JUSTICE FOR THE DAMNED. Since this they’ve toured with TO THE GRAVE, FALLUJAH (US), CATTLE DECAPITATION (US), INGESTED (UK), VULVODYNIA (SA), SUFFOCATION (US) and many more.

American Metalcore Band Woe, Is Me Release New Single "Devil in My Mind" + Video via SBG Records

May 23, 2025

American metalcore band Woe, Is Me released their new single, “Devil in My Mind.”Available everywhere now via SBG Records.

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

“This song is about the silent battles that come after sobriety—the moments nobody talks about. It’s not just about getting sober; it’s about staying sober when your mind turns against you. It’s an attempt to capture that internal war, the fear of slipping, and the strength it takes to keep holding the line when everything in you wants to let go," explains Hance.

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

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

STREAM "Devil in My Mind"

https://orcd.co/devil_in_my_mind

WATCH "Devil in My Mind" Below":

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

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

Woe, Is Me:

Michael Bohn - Vocals

Hance Alligood - Vocals

Kevin Hanson - Guitar

Andrew Paiano - Guitar

Matthew Whyde - Drums

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DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT Announces North American Tour w/ Support from MIZMOR

May 23, 2025

Extreme metal enigma DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT will be embarking on a North American tour with support from MIZMOR on all dates and additional support from GLASSING (05/27 - 06/02), MINSK (06/03 - 06/06), CHAINED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN (06/07 - 06/10), and RABBIT (06/11 - 06/14). The trek will kick off with the band's appearance at Maryland Death Fest on May 24 and will conclude on June 14 in Providence, RI.

This will be the band's first tour in North America since 2016! The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT North American Tour Dates (w/ MIZMOR):

05/24: Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Death Fest

05/25: Minneapolis, MN @ The Lyric At Skyway Theatre

05/27: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *

05/28: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre*

05/29: Portland, OR @ Star Theatre *

05/30: Oakland, CA @ New Parish *

05/31: Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theatre*

06/02: Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon *

06/03: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre ^

06/04: Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge ^

06/05: Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village ^

06/06: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle ^

06/07: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary +

06/08: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme +

06/09: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Place +

06/10: Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques +

06/11: New York NY @ Le Poisson Rouge #

06/12: Brattleboro, VT @ The Stone Church #

06/13: Philadelphia, PA @ Concourse #

06/14: Providence, RI @ Alchemy #

*w/ Glassing

^w/ Minsk

+Chained To The Bottom Of The Ocean

#w/ Rabbit

In a world where everyone knows everything, Dragged Into Sunlight evoke intrigue and mystery.

Since 2006, Dragged Into Sunlight have built a reputation for their dark, atmospheric, and often disturbing sound, combining heavy, pulverising riffs with raw, abrasive vocals and intricate arrangements. The collective explore themes of violence, despair, and the macabre, blending the extremity of black metal's dissonance with the weighty, oppressive spirit of doom. Their compositions are best characterised by a relentless, chaotic atmosphere, often eschewing traditional death metal song structures in favour of long, immersive tracks that defy genre standards.

Dragged Into Sunlight’s sonic warfare is accompanied by an equally obscure and mystifying live performance, delivering striking, minimalist visual aesthetics in the cover of darkness. The band’s enigmatic and ritualistic approach to their stage presence further enhances their dynamic sound.

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British Rock Icons SKUNK ANANSIE Release New Album 'The Painful Truth' — Out Now via FLG Records

May 23, 2025

Today, British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released their long awaited brand new album, 'The Painful Truth.' To celebrate, the band has also released the focus track, "Shame," which is accompanied by a visualizer available to view below.

'The Painful Truth' is a truly mesmerizing, provocative, powerful and emotional album. It is the sound of SKUNK ANANSIE facing up to who they are and what they want to become. It is more than an album title, it's a reality that they have lived through and has been greeted by rapturous reviews.

Watch the Visualizer for “Shame” Below;

Produced by David Sitek of TV On The Radio fame, 'The Painful Truth' is a fresh, frank, uplifting, and richly textured album that proves SKUNK ANANSIE’s knack for writing big pop songs remains defiantly undiminished. If anything, their hooks are sharper than ever, sinking in quicker and hitting harder.

'The Painful Truth' marks SKUNK ANANSIE’s first release on the newly formed FLG Records, and it carries a vitality that belies their storied career and multi-platinum achievements. With 'The Painful Truth,' SKUNK ANANSIE boldly reclaim their place as one of the most exciting, visionary, and essential bands in British music.

On the new album, Skin confesses:

“When I really think about it, yes, we have made some good records in our time but it’s been a long time since we have made a great album. And that is the painful truth. Understanding that, led us to making what I genuinely think is our greatest record yet.”

Order 'The Painful Truth' HERE

Full details for all live performances can be found HERE

About SKUNK ANANSIE:

SKUNK ANANSIE formed in 1994 in London, and are a truly seminal band. One of the first multi-racial British rock bands, they are known for their powerful sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Fronted by the charismatic and dynamic vocalist Skin, the band blends alternative rock with elements of punk and metal. They remain one of the most important and influential bands of their era.

Their debut album ‘Paranoid & Sunburnt’ (1995) and its follow up ‘Stoosh’ (1996) both hit the Top 10 album chart in the UK, and with hits like “Weak” and “Hedonism,” they established themselves on the international stage, helped by their stunning live performances. In 1999, SKUNK ANANSIE closed the decade off in style by releasing their third studio album, ‘Post Orgasmic Chill’ and headlining Glastonbury Festival, before surprisingly going on a lengthy hiatus in 2001.

The band reconvened in 2008 to embark on the second chapter of their career, releasing three acclaimed albums - 2010’s ‘Wonderlustre,’ 2012’s ‘Black Traffic’ and 2016’s ‘Anarchytecture.’ In 2019, the band marked their 25th anniversary with ‘25LIVE@25,’ a live album that brings together the greatest songs from their six studio albums.

Throughout their career, SKUNK ANANSIE have sold over five million records around the world. The band’s international prominence continues to thrive today, selling out live arenas and headlining festivals across the continent, and now with ‘The Painful Truth’ receiving rave reviews around the world, SKUNK ANANSIE are back at the peak of their powers.

ONSLAUGHT - History-Packed 2CD/LP 'Origins Of Aggression' Out Now; Video For "Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth [2025 Version]" Launched

May 23, 2025

English thrash metal legends ONSLAUGHT return in full force with their blistering new release, Origins Of Aggression, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. Leading the charge is the newly recorded version of "Thermonuclear Devastation Of The Planet Earth" - a scorched-earth anthem packed with apocalyptic riffage. First appearing on the band’s debut album Power From Hell, released in 1985, the track has been re-recorded for Origins Of Aggression to mark the 40th anniversary of ONSLAUGHT’s explosive entry into the metal scene. Four decades later, its message feels just as urgent and relevant as it did back then - if not more so.

Watch the new lyric video below:

Nige Rockett comments: “‘Thermo...’ is the very first song myself and Paul Hill ever wrote for ONSLAUGHT when we formed the band in 1982 and it’s still a very important / integral part of the live show right up to this day as it never fails to induce complete chaos within the crowds. One real highlight I remember was performing it at the Katacombes [R.I.P.] venue in Montreal, Canada. I kid you not, every single person in the venue turned the place into one awesome/brutal circle pit, it was absolutely insane. We still get one massive buzz playing this song live, it has such an incredible energy and a very cool back story to go with it…!”

Origins Of Aggression is a 22-track double album that dives deep into ONSLAUGHT’s history, delivering fierce new takes on early classics alongside covers of key influences such as MOTÖRHEAD, DEAD KENNEDYS, and DISCHARGE. To support the release, ONSLAUGHT will hit the road again next week as part of a global tour, with confirmed dates across Europe, the UK, Mexico, and Australia.

Order/stream Origins Of Aggression: https://onslaught.rpm.link/originsPR

About ONSLAUGHT

ONSLAUGHT’s contribution to the thrash metal genre cannot be overstated: from their debut album Power From Hell [1985], which is being honoured with their new release, to their celebrated performances across the globe, they remain an untouchable force in the world of heavy metal. With over 40 years of history, the quintet have steadily continued to evolve, delivering relentless riffs and neck-breaking anthems, and cementing their place as pioneers of the British thrash scene.

ONSLAUGHT are:
David Garnett | vocals, guitars
Nige Rockett | guitars
Wayne Dorman | guitars
Jeff Williams | bass
James Perry | drums

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Jamey Johnson Marries Brittney Eakins in Franklin, Tenn. on May 20

May 22, 2025

Award-winning country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson married attorney Brittney Eakins on Tuesday, May 20, before 350 friends and family at the lush 160-acre Graystone Quarry in Williamson County. Read the PEOPLE feature here.

“Life has come full circle,” Brittney says. “Jamey has a sentimental attachment to the quarry. I let him decide the location of our wedding and that’s where he wanted to go.”

The Graystone Quarry was originally used as the limestone source for Interstate 65 from Columbia, Tenn. to Nashville, Tenn., which is the same road Jamey followed from Alabama to Nashville to pursue his dreams of a career in country music.

About a year after Jamey moved to Nashville, he worked for a company that pumped out rock quarries and mines so workers could return to work after a rain. “Around 2000-02, I took a pump out to that quarry one day,” he says.

In 2016, the quarry reopened as an entertainment venue that featured the FirstBank Amphitheater, where Jamey has performed several times.

Jamey thanked Nancy Jones, the widow of late country legend George Jones, for suggesting the quarry as a wedding venue. “Before I talked to her, I didn't even know they did weddings there. It didn’t cross my mind as a wedding venue.”

The wedding was officiated by country singer-songwriter Randy Houser, who is a member of the Traler Park, a group of friends that also includes Jamey, Lee Brice, Dallas Davidson, Rob Hatch and Jerrod Niemann. They have remained friends since their early days of performing on Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway, driven by their shared dreams of a career in music. In addition to the Traler Park members, Blake “Wally” Harris, a friend since college, was also a groomsman.

Perhaps ironically, Jamey determined that a rock singer would be the best behaved at the wedding. “For best man, I went with Jeremy Popoff (of the rock band Lit), but only because I figured he would be the least one likely to do something purposely to disrupt the ceremony.”

Brittney’s maid-of-honor was her youngest sister, Whittney Eakins, and her matron of honor was her middle sister, Tiffany Arcement, who is nine months pregnant. Brittney says, “That just goes to show you how my family is truly the best. My sisters have shown up for me in a huge way. She is due any day and still came to Nashville to stand by my side. We had to find her an emergency delivery doctor in Nashville just in case she went into labor.”

Brittney found her wedding dress at Natasha Marie Bridal in Baton Rouge, La., and had custom work, including a detachable skirt, completed in Nashville by Nina E Designs, who also works with country singer Megan Moroney.

The dress code was “cowboy black tie. “It’s a nod to our Nashville friends and to let them know they could wear their hats and boots,” Brittney says.

Jamey says, “It was a way to tell all of my friends who can’t be told what to do or when to do it, ‘This is an idea of what you could wear. Put on the stuff you wear when you want to wear something nice.’” Jamey himself wore Tecovas Boots.

The first dance was to “Look at You Girl,” which was recorded by late country singer Chris LeDoux and performed by ERNEST at the wedding. “That is what I sang at Ira Dean’s wedding,” says Jamey. “Anytime I sing at a wedding, I ask if I can sing that song, and it is always the one the brides land on.” The band Party on the Moon also performed.

Wedding guests included Oliver Anthony, award-winning songwriter Dean Dillon, Colt Ford, Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann, Kassi Ashton, Zac Brown and jewelry designer Kendra Scott, members of the band Chapel Hart, ERNEST, Randy Houser, Larry Fleet, Gary Allan, Nancy Jones, window of the late George Jones, Marcus King, Multi-ACM Award winner Ella Langley, songwriter and producer Mac McAnally, Grammy Award winner Lukas Nelson, James Otto, Jeremy Popoff, multi-genre artist Kid Rock, Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy and Mary Travis, comedian Ron White and Luke Grimes of Yellowstone.

The wedding was planned and catered by The Cutting Board of Milton, Fla. There was a heavy seafood presence, including a recipe called the Seafood Sensation, which is a Cajun cream-style sauce with six different types of seafood sautéed in a pan. (The seasoning recipe is patented by the caterer.)

The cocktail hour featured a station called Johnson Sliders with three different types of sliders, including a bacon/swiss with maple onion jam, Nashville hot chicken (in honor of Jamey’s city of residence) and a muffaletta (in honor of Brittney’s home state). The couple featured John Schneider’s Revenuer’s Reserve moonshine in a blackberry moonshine margarita and a blackberry Tennessee burnt-end skewer. Jamey’s signature cocktail was a non-alcoholic margarita and Brittney’s signature cocktail was a Hand Grenade, which pays homage to New Orleans and includes vodka, rum, gin and a melon liqueur. The bar service was courtesy The Thirsty Ranch of Milton, Fla.

The traditional wedding cake was an almond flavor with a raspberry filling and showcased the same lace pattern that was on the bride’s dress. “The groom’s cake is his favorite cake flavor, carrot cake,” Brittney says. “I was more excited about the groom’s cake than the bridal cake.”

The groom's cake was a surprise for Jamey – a full-scale replica of his beloved guitar, Ole Maple, with every detail, including the autographs from other artists on the front.

The cakes were made by Iris Smith of Cakes by Iris in Mississippi, who is a nationally known cake maker. “She has made us a few cakes already,” Jamey says.

Brittney says, “She was the first vendor we chose for this wedding two years ago. We ran into her at Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ second inauguration. Jamey asked her on the spot if she would do the wedding cake.”

The theme of the wedding was southern elegance with a white color palate. The florals and decor were by Fresh Cut of Flowood, Miss.

Guests had the option to sign a traditional guest book as well as a custom-made guitar. The guitar was an idea and a surprise from the wedding planner.

The bride was born in Slidell, La., and raised in nearby Kiln. She earned a law degree from the University of Mississippi and was a law clerk at the State Supreme Court in January 2019, when she met Jamey at Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves’ inauguration. Jamey was so smitten that he proposed the next day in front of Walker’s Restaurant. He said, “How about we skip the dating? Let’s go ahead and get married and have some kids and we’ll talk about a date after that.”

“I couldn’t tell if he was kidding or not,” shares Brittney. “He didn’t laugh. He looked at me and said, ‘You have no idea how long I have been looking for you.’”

She politely declined and said, “How about we go on a date first?”

For four years, they had a long-distance relationship, seeing each other as much as possible around her work schedule and his touring schedule. Jamey, a licensed pilot who lives in Nashville, made frequent flights to Jackson, Miss.

On March 1, 2023, Jamey proposed on the deck/patio of the Walter Sillers building in Jackson, where she was working for Attorney General Lynn Fitch. When she returned to her office, she was surprised to see him standing there. “He asked me to take a walk with him, so I did. I don’t remember our conversation, but I remember we were right across the street from where we met. He got down on one knee and proposed. I guess I said yes this time!”

Concerns about the weather grew as forecasts predicted severe thunderstorms on their wedding day. Indeed, moments after the couple were proclaimed husband and wife, the rain turned into a major storm, complete with baseball-sized hail. Fortunately, the heaviest part of the storm was short-lived and everyone was able to walk to the reception area and enjoy the rest of the evening.

"A lot of people say that a little rain on wedding day is good luck, but not many people can say that they got married during a tornado and hail storm," Brittney jokes.

The Johnsons depart for an island honeymoon on Thursday, where they will hopefully have nothing but sunny days ahead.

"The best thing about our wedding is that it has brought together so many people we love. Watching our friends meet and become friends has been the best experience for us," Brittney says.

BLACKBRAID Unleashes New Song + Music Video, "Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of my Death"

May 22, 2025

Solo black metal project BLACKBRAID is now pleased to reveal the highly-anticipated first single from his third studio album, 'Blackbraid III.' "Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of my Death" is now streaming along with a music video! The video was created by Moshmallows and captures the haunting and primal nature of Blackbraid's live shows. Watch the clip below.

'Blackbraid III' will be released on August 8, 2025 independently! Pre-sale info is to be revealed while the album details can be found below.

BLACKBRAID will also be embarking on a North American headliner later this year with support from Lamp of Murmuur and Dödsrit, with Gudsforladt replacing LoM as support for two Canadian dates. The trek will kick off on September 19 in San Diego, CA and will make its way around the U.S. + Canada until the final stop on October 11 in Los Angeles, CA. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

In addition, BLACKBRAID has partnered with Fire in the Mountains Festival to curate a special pre-release event where festival attendees will get to hear 'Blackbraid III' ahead of its August 8 release date! During the event, there will also be a special live Q&A that will take place during the listening session with Metal Injection's Frank Godla.

Fire in the Mountains will take place in Montana from July 25-27, 2025 at the Red Eagle Campground on the Blackfeet Nation Reserve. BLACKBRAID joins an esteemed lineup of artists including Wardruna, Old Man's Child, Chelsea Wolfe, Converge, Blood Incantation, and more! Tickets are available HERE while the full lineup and all pertinent festival information can be found HERE.

Blackbraid is a solo indigenous black metal project from from the depths of the Adirondack wilderness creating music as raw and powerful as the mountains from whence it came…

The captivating album artwork for 'Blackbraid III,' was created in collaboration with Adam Burke, who handled the painting, and mainstay Blackbraid album artist Adrian Baxter, who did the illustration. The artwork can be found below along with the tracklist!

TICKETS

BLACKBRAID North American Tour w/ Lamp of Murmuur + Dödsrit,:

09/18: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

09/19: Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live

09/20: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

09/22: Dallas, TX @ Trees

09/24: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory)

09/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

09/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery

09/27: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

09/28: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

09/30: Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs)

10/01: Montreal, QC @ Café Campus *

10/02: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground *

10/03: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

10/04: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

10/05: St. Paul, MN @ The Turf Club

10/07: Denver, CO @ HQ

10/08: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

10/10: Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club

10/11: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

*w/ Gudsforladt, no LoM

BLACKBRAID Upcoming Festivals:

07/27: Red Eagle Campground, MT @ Fire in the Mountains Fest

08/23: Eisfeld (DE) @ Wolfszeit Festival

12/19: Leipzig (DE) @ Black Hole Fest Germania III - Frost Edition

04/05/26: Munich (DE) @ Dark Easter Metal Meeting

Photo by Wolf Mountain Productions

Creator of Blackbraid: Sgah’gahsowáh

'Blackbraid III' Album Credits:

Composed & performed by Sgah'gahsowáh

Drums, recording, mixing & mastering by Neil Schneider

Guitar solo in “God of Black Blood" performed by Randy Moore

“Fleshbound" originally composed by Lord Belial

Painting by Adam Burke

Illustration by Adrian Baxter

Visual development & graphic design by Wolf Mountain Productions

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Official Merch Store (USA)

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Blackbraid is an independent artist and is not contracted to or owned by any music label.

KATAKLYSM | RELEASE VIDEO VISUALIZER FOR NEW SINGLE 'THE RABBIT HOLE'

May 22, 2025

For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate KATAKLYSM, has delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. Today, the band offer fans a new track entitled, 'The Rabbit Hole'.

With a brutal honesty and relentless force, it rips through the illusion of control and dares listeners to wake up, fight back, and resist. A soundtrack for the disillusioned—unapologetic and unrelenting. The song features Clemens Wijers (CARACH ANGREN) who curated the tracks ambient sound effects and synth section.

KATAKLYSM'S Maurizio Iacono states, "'The Rabbit hole' is the bands first stand alone single since the bands classic 'Iron will' track. As the world spins out of control and people search for purpose and truth, we felt questioning these things is something important to do, theres a lot of noise and lots of distortion these days, but always trust your gut and what is right vs what is forced fed, so why not put these thoughts to music, so while we wait for the next record, we decided to drop this heavy hitter, spread it an enjoy!"

The single was recorded earlier this year at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabinin Orlando, FL and Silver Black Studio, Laval, QC, Canada. 'The Rabbit Hole' was produced, mixed, and mastered by the band's very own J-F Dagenais.

Watch the visualizer video for the learning anthem of rebellion 'The Rabbit Hole' which was created by Ingo Sporl at Hard Media, below:

Stream 'The Rabbit Hole' here: https://kataklysm.bfan.link/the-rabbit-hole

KATAKLYSM is:
Maurizio Iacono | Vocals
Jean-François Dagenais | Guitar
Stephane Barbe | Bass
James Payne | Drums

More information:
www.facebook.com/kataklysm
www.twitter.com/kataklysmband
www.instagram.com/kataklysmband
www.youtube.com/kataklysm
www.kataklysm.ca

SIERRA LEVESQUE CHAMPIONS THEFUTURE OF ROCK WITH “NEW GENERATION”SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO

May 22, 2025

Rising rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Levesquereleases her explosive new single “NEW GENERATION”, available now on all platforms. Accompanied by a bold and energetic official music video
featuring live performance footage on her YouTube channel, this release marks a defining moment for the young artist fearlessly leading the revival of rock music.

“NEW GENERATION” by Sierra Levesque is a high-energy rock anthem that calls out the critics who say rock is dead—proving instead that a bold new era is just beginning. Blending modern pop hooks with powerful guitar riffs, the track is fully self-written and recorded by Sierra,
showcasing her as a fearless voice leading the next wave of rock artists. It’s not just a song—it’s a statement.

Produced, mixed, and mastered with the help of legendary guitarist and producer, Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal, the track blends gritty, empowering vocals and layered guitar tones that reflect both a reverence for classic rock and a fresh, Gen Z edge.

"I wrote this song to show that rock music isn’t dead, and I hope to help lead the new generation of emerging rockers—because rock n roll is here to stay,” says Sierra.

The release follows a string of standout achievements for the 20-year-old Canadian-born artist, including more than 1.5 million Spotify streams, over 250,000 social media followers, and countless performances at legendary venues like Whisky A Go Go and the Canadian Tire Centre Arena. Known for her one-woman live shows—performing vocals, lead guitar, and original fully self-recorded backing tracks—Sierra continues to break boundaries as a fully self-produced rock artist.

Currently studying Songwriting at Berklee College of Music, Sierra is not only mastering her craft, but also inspiring a new generation of music fans through both her sound and story.

Born in Pembroke, Ontario and currently based in Los Angeles, Sierra Levesque is redefining rock for a new generation. Featured in Guitar World Magazine, recognized by Guitar.com as “Gen Z’s Most Ambitious New Guitarist” and featured among “10 Young Shredders Shaping
Rock and Metal Today,” she fuses pop, metal, and hard rock into anthems that are as bold as they are relatable. With a large social media following, national media recognition, and her upcoming debut album in the works, Sierra is solidifying her place as one of rock’s most exciting
new voices.

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MORS PRINCIPIUM EST To Release 9th Studio Album, 'Darkness Invisible,' Through PERCEPTION

May 22, 2025

Finnish melodic death stalwarts MORS PRINCIPIUM EST announce their long-awaited ninth studio album, Darkness Invisible. Officially signed to PERCEPTION, the latest imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music, the band will once again embrace listeners with razor-sharp riffing, sweeping orchestration, melancholic harmonies, and relentless rhythmic precision - topped by Ville Viljanen’s unmistakable vocals.

Viljanen comments: “Joining PERCEPTION marks a powerful new chapter for us. We’re proud to be part of a label family that houses so many legendary titans. With their support, we’re ready to unleash our most furious, blistering and ambitious work yet. The future burns bright, shrouded in “Darkness Invisible.””

“Throughout their career, MORS PRINCIPIUM EST have kept impressing me and the rest of the metal world with solid melodic death of the faster kind. Although they’ve never been the most active live band, they succeed in growing their following with each of their releases what underlines the masterfulness of their craft additionally...and in this case, ‘[Of] Death’ is really just the beginning. Welcome to PERCEPTION!” states label strategist Nils Wasko.

MPE are also not stingy with details above all: Darkness Invisible will finally be unleashed upon the world on September 26, 2025, and was once again self-recorded at Ansa Studio (Ulvila, Finland); Jens Bogren mixed and Tony Lindgren mastered the ten new tracks (plus CD / digital bonus song) at Örebro, Sweden’s Fascination Street Studios (AMORPHIS, SEPULTURA, KREATOR etc.). Alvaro Valverde Fernandez was hired to create artwork and layout.

Pre-order your copy: https://mpe.rpm.link/darknessinvisiblePR

Despite delivering MPE’s much-loved trademark elements, Darkness Invisible is not content to simply revisit old formulas, but it expands upon them: the arrangements are more cinematic than ever, layered with subtle electronic textures, ambient passages, and dynamic shifts that mirror the emotional weight carried within the lyrics - and the result is a work that feels both cathartic and devastating.

First single "Of Death," also the opening track of their new record, a bone-shattering yet enormously melodic piece with a darkly majestic chorus, can be heard below:

About MORS PRINCIPIUM EST

Over the course of seven original studio albums, MORS PRICIPIUM EST refined their modern approach to melodic death metal again and again. Members came and gone, but their music remained untouched: razor-sharp riffing, sweeping orchestration, melancholic harmonies, and relentless rhythmic precision - topped by Ville Viljanen’s unmistakable vocals.

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST were founded in Pori in 1999 and are one of the longest serving Finnish melodic death metal bands. With frontman Viljanen being the most stable members, the present quintet survived several line-up changes before original members and guitarists Jori Haukio and Jarkko Kokko returned to MPE and already took part in recording their latest offering Liberate The Unborn Inhumanity [2022]. Also contributing to these refreshing re-recordings from their early years were former bassist Teemu Heinola and drummer Marko Tommila. A statement to honour the group’s history and to celebrate the freshly motivated line-up, which is now set to blast out their ninth album titled Darkness Invisible on September 26, 2025 through new label home PERCEPTION.

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST are:
Ville Viljanen | vocals
Jori Haukio | guitars, programming
Jarkko Kokko | guitars
Teemu Heinola | bass
Marko Tommila | drums

More on MPE:
morsprincipiumest.com | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

Falling In Reverse Announce Massive Summer 2025 Headline Tour

May 22, 2025

FALLING IN REVERSE are hitting the road this summer for a massive North American headline tour that will again see the band playing amphitheaters. The "Falling In Reverse: God Is A Weapon Tour," produced by Live Nation, kicks off August 10 in Denver, Colorado and runs through September 26 in Las Vegas.

Wage War, Tech N9ne, and Sleep Theory will serve as support from August 10 through August 27. Slaughter to Prevail, Hollywood Undead, and Sleep Theory will appear from August 29 through September 7. The final leg will feature support from Slaughter to Prevail, Hollywood Undead, and Point North. All dates are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 23 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and options for fans to take their concert experience to the next level, with Falling In Reverse offering ticketless, VIP upgrades that include a meet and greet. Fans can purchase those experiences here.

Citi is the official card of the "Falling In Reverse: God Is A Weapon Tour." Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets through Thursday, May 22 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details, visit here.

Falling In Reverse's juggernaut, 2024-released album POPULAR MONSTER has accumulated 3.1 billion streams to date and is nearly platinum. The album includes the mega smashes "Popular Monster, "Watch the World Burn," and "All My Life," featuring Jelly Roll, which was the No. 1 single at active rock radio for five weeks.

Elsewhere, the band's catalog has notched over 69 billon streams, cementing Falling In Reverse's status as one of the most successful bands of their generation.

FALLING IN REVERSE ON TOUR:
8/10 — Denver, CO — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre* (NOT A LIVE NATION DATE)
8/12 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion*
8/13 — Austin, TX — Moody Center*
8/14 — The Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
8/16 — Biloxi, MS — Mississippi Coast Coliseum*
8/17 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre*
8/19 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*
8/20 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*
8/22 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek*
8/23 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion*
8/25 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion*
8/26 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live*
8/27 — Virginia Beach, VA — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*
8/29 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center**
8/30 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre**
8/31 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center**
9/2 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre**
9/3 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater^
9/6 — Camden, NJ — Freedom Mortgage Pavilion**
9/7 — Hershey, PA — Hersheypark Stadium**
9/9 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater***
9/10 — Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage***
9/11 — Montreal, QC — Bell Centre^^
9/13 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center***
9/14 — Hartford, CT — Xfinity Theatre***
9/16 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center***
9/18 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake***
9/23 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater***
9/24 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre***
9/26 — Las Vegas, NV — PH Live at Planet Hollywood***
* With Wage War, Tech N9ne, Sleep Theory
**With Slaughter To Prevail, Hollywood Undead, Sleep Theory
***With Slaughter To Prevail, Hollywood Undead, Point North
^ With Slaughter To Prevail, Hollywood Undead
^^ With Hollywood Undead, Point North

027 Releases New Single “Umbilical Cord” OUT TODAY!

May 22, 2025

As of recently, 027 has been toiling away in their storage unit rehearsal space. Practicing and writing new material while trying to learn from each other and grow through their music. The result is a powerful new single, “Umbilical Cord,” out today! It’s a teaser for the magnitude of what is to come for this Ontario band. Producing their music in their basement recording studio, 027 aspires to create art and to inspire others to do the same!

Intensity abounds in this stunning new track from 027. The intro is jerky and atonal, leading to a double-time wallop of angry vocals and head-banging ferocity. This is arguably the band’s most toe-tapping number yet as it conjures images of grinding mosh

pits and flying elbows while the catchy riffs hold up the edges. “Umbilical Cord” is a true harbinger of 027’s increasingly evolving musical maturity.

The band calls it a “cute and adventurous track we have enjoyed playing live for quite some time.”

Today 027 is also releasing their self-titled album that compiles one new song alongside a selection of pre-released tracks spanning from 2023 to 2025. Acting as both a retrospective and a powerful statement of identity, '027' captures the full scope of the band’s evolution—from the raw grit of their earliest DIY recordings to the sharpened chaos of their most recent work.

The album is a curated journey through their sonic development, offering fans old and new a cohesive snapshot of the trio’s relentless drive, genre-defying riffs, and unfiltered energy that have become their trademark. It stands not just as a release, but as a declaration of who 027 is—and where they're heading next.

Order '027' + Other Merch HERE

027 (pronounced zero two seven) is an energetic fuzz-rock trio shaking Ontario’s underground music scene with raw, unfiltered energy since 2022. Known not only for their crushing live fuzz-rock but for putting on live shows and being stalwarts of the scene they have come up in, this young band puts passion and vigor into self-producing and promoting their music and shows.

The band’s sonic force is powered by a lifelong friendship between Keagan Ross(guitars/vocals) and Caleb Lavictoire (bass). Bonding over music in elementary school, the two played in bands throughout public school. In November 2022, Keagan scored a gig opening for a popular local band. Although he didn't formally have a band assembled, he quickly put together what is now 027. Caleb and Gray Laine (drummer) had never met until that point, and they played that first show having never practiced or rehearsed as a three-piece. The rest, as they say, is history.

The trio loved jamming together and found a similar ethos ran between the two best friends and their new cohort. In spring of 2023, 027 self-produced their first EP, ‘Light Of The Black Sun,’ printing CD jackets using their school’s printers and paper and burning the discs themselves. The band followed up the following spring with an intense EP entitled ‘You’re Not Supposed to Know,’ released in March of 2024.

Definitive supporters of the youth, 027 are committed to only playing venues that allow all ages, and they do their best to book younger bands on their bills to allow them the same exposure they strive for themselves. They are currently working hard on expanding their live audience with multiple Ontario dates already set for May. Rendering a sound that blends punk, metal, stoner rock, and fuzzcore.

See all tour dates below:

05.23.25 Orangeville, ON @ Oddfellows Hall

05.24.25 Hamilton, ON @ Into The Abyss

05.25.25 Toronto, ON @ Array Music

06.07.25 Toronto, ON @ Steelworks Hall

06.08.25 Kitchener, ON @ Midnight Run

06.14.25 Aurora, ON (early) @ 169 Edward st

06.14.25 St Catherine's, ON (late) @ NAC Center

06.22.25 Toronto, ON @ Seascape **19+

06.28.25 Kitchener, ON @ Union

027 are:

Keagan Ross – lead guitar and vocals

Gray Laine – drums

Caleb Lavictoire – bass

Exuberant NYC quintet Ecce Shnak share 'Backroom Sessions' EP and 'Fight Song' video

May 22, 2025

NYC experimental rock quintet Ecce Shnak has released their 'Backroom Sessions' EP via Records, Man Records, recorded at Backroom Studios in Rockaway, NJ. This 4-song live set arrives ahead of the band's West coast tour this June with platinum-selling legends Spacehog and EMF.

Ecce Shnak has also shared a raucous video for 'Fight Song' (Live), a hard-hitting track with a potent message, offering an ironic take on violence and addressing today's rampant spread of hate-filled vitriol. They earlier shared another track from this EP - their groove-inducing opus 'Prayer On Love' (Live).

Ecce Shnak is David Roush (composer, bassist and one of two singers), Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn (drums). Where fervent brilliance blurs into absolute, uncontainable madness, there resides Ecce Shnak, balanced precariously upon an illuminated sonic high wire.

David Roush explains, "While we originally filmed these performances for our YouTube channel, we felt the audio worked as a thrilling scamper through old material and new material alike. In addition, we are finishing a new full-length album and wanted to have something to tide you over, dear Shnak’iversian, until its release next Spring. So until we can share 'Dandy Variances' with you all, here are the “Backroom Sessions.” We so hope you love them tremendously!"

Rejecting conventional aesthetics, Ecce Shnak (pronounced Eh-kay sh-knock) whimsically incorporates diverse artistic expressions, tackling profound subjects and intriguing minutiae with remarkable clarity. Building on the success of their recently-released debut 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP,

"The hardcore slammer 'Fight Song' is not a Katy Perry cover. Instead, it is a djent-forward ramble on the ubiquity of violence in human life, be it literal or metaphorical. It was originally an ironic joke when it was released on our first EP, 'Letters to German Vasquez Rubio' in 2012," says David Roush.

"We decided to change the lyrics and release a new version in reaction to the rancid bigotries that so plague the human spirit nowadays, in America and elsewhere. The final line is a call to defend our basic human freedoms while we still have them: “Fight for your right to fight!”"

Ecce Shnak's recently-released debut 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP showcases incomparable ingenuity and limitless invention, blending art-rock and punk energy with some unexpected twists. Between its title track, web-mocking 'The Internet', sensual 'Prayer on Love', folk ballad 'Stroll With Me', and 150-second hammering lead track 'Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy', Ecce Shnak presents a powerful debut effort that is intricately constructed, methodically fashioned, undeniably offbeat and truly entertaining.

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

The 'Backroom Sessions' EP is out now,available from fine digital music platforms, includingSpotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Bandcamp. In June, Ecce Shnak is touring the West coast with platinum-selling legendsSpacehogandEMF. Kicking things off in San Jose on June 14, the tour wraps up on June 28 in Las Vegas. Tickets for the Spacehog / EMF / Ecce Shnak tour are on sale now.

CREDITS
Music written / composed by David Roush
David Roush - vocals, classical guitar, drum kit, keyboard
Jeff Lucci - electric guitar, electric bass
Isabella Komodromos - vocals
Recorded at the Backroom Studios in Rockaway, NJ
Mixing Engineer: Chris Krasnow
Released by Records, Man Records
EP cover artwork & artist photos by Tommy Krause
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR

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

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Kenny's SO Ready for SPHERE: One Day + Counting...

May 21, 2025

They loaded in at midnight Sunday. They were up and running Sunday evening. They’ve been rehearsing since Monday, feeling the arc of a whole new set list, songs rarely or never before played – and, of course, many of the favorites of No Shoes Nation.

Almost a year in the making, Kenny Chesney is ready to kick-off his much-vaunted residency at Sphere. All the technology, the vibrance, the ability to immerse No Shoes Nation in the songs that are their life is finally about to happen.

“You can’t truly imagine it,” says the leader of No Shoes Nation. “When people say you have to experience it to really understand, they aren’t kidding. Even with all the simulators, the special editing facilities, the way we have approached rehearsals, it wasn’t until we got inside Sphere that me, the band, the crew and all our road family truly got it. It is a whole other world – and I can’t wait for the people who’ve loved this music so intensely to experience this.

“Experience, because it’s so much more than just seeing a concert.”

A no-holds-barred musical experience, Chesney has refashioned his notoriously quick-hitting set list to create a new live dynamic for his shows. An energetic and emotional rollercoaster, this residency will take fans deeper into the music through the super-specific mix by legendary sound engineer Robert Scovill, the all-new visual presentation and a few surprises the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar has pulled together for this once-in-a-lifetime kind of concert opportunity.

“Keeping the focus on these songs,” the man Wall Street Journal calls “The King of the Road” says, “it made us really creative. Some of what we shot, the way the sound is being sculpted, we’re taking these songs deeper into what they can be – and when we got onstage to start rehearsing, everybody was blown away by how much more every single song seemed to mean.”

As Rolling Stone reported, “No Shoes Nation fandom will descend upon Las Vegas in May… The shows will be a rare chance to see Chesney outside of the massive football stadiums he usually hits on tour.” That means anyone who’s ever heard their life or found their meaning in his 33 No. 1’s and myriad Top 5 and Top 10 hits can get ready for a festival that binds what Variety calls “a concert-going community rivaled perhaps only by Parrotheads and Deadheads” together.

And that starts before the show. Grab a drink at the Spread the Love Bar, an amalgamation of Kenny’s favorite bars at the end of the world and get your vibe right. Hit Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love to experience his journey, no need to even have a ticket to the show! Free to all, spread the love and take that positive energy into the world – or into Sphere where Brandi Cyrus will be throwing down a DJ set to get people dancing, feeling good and ready.

“You really do have to experience it to feel how deep this goes,” Chesney says. “We can’t wait to get everybody into the room to feel that energy. We are always coming to rock No Shoes Nation, and they rock us right back. Something tells me this is going to be even more intense.”

Limited tickets remain for the Sphere residency at KennyChesney.com with packages available via Vibee, the official VIP Concert & Hotel Package partner for Kenny Chesney’s Live at Sphere residency, at KennyChesney.Vibee.com. All Vibee packages offer guests a choice of premium tickets including Sandbar (general admission floor) or reserved seating, a collectable laminate and lanyard, access to the No Shoes Island VIP Pool Party, exclusive Kenny Chesney curated gift bag and early access to the Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love experience on show days for crowd-free shopping on exclusive merch items, and access to a dedicated shopping lane during public hours. Vibee Hotel Packages include a two-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (The Venetian or The Palazzo) or Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere in Las Vegas is presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum.

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History of Guns' Max Rael serves up edgy electronica on 'Slightly Less Than Human'

May 21, 2025

British electronic artist Max Rael takes a dark turn with a new single 'Slightly Less Than Human', the second single foreshadowing his debut album 'The Enemy Is Us', out June 20 via London imprint Liquid Len Recording Company.

Musician, writer, actor, engineer and producer, Max Rael has remixed such artists as Fish (Marillion), Last July, Kommand + Kontrol, Freudstein and Bienheldenschafgegenstand. 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, 'Your Obedient Servant' was championed by The Quietus and Mick Mercer among the “thirty best goth singles of all time”.

A dark, nervy electronic track with a great hooky synth melody and spoken word vocals, 'Slightly Less Than Human' was partly inspired by Japanese author Osamu Dazai. Lyrically, the narrator relays his feeling of being somehow different from the rest of the human race and his attempts to try to understand and copy other people's ways and behaviours in order to try pass as a regular person.

The exclusive non-album B-side 'When the Only Winning Move Is Not to Play' is a reference to 1983 film "War Games" and the book 'The Games People Play' by Eric Berne.

'It's about the futility of arguing with people who have already made their minds up," says Max Rael. "It seems we're living in times of fixed dogmatic polarisation where the right to take in new information and shift your thinking can be seen as somehow lacking integrity. I'm also a big fan of that Timothy Leary quote, "You are only as young as the last time you changed your mind."'

In April, Max Rael released his spoken-word electronic pop song 'Brighter Future', where he 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.

"This is a song about not feeling like a proper person, feeling slightly less than human. I was always one of those kids who felt very different and alien from everyone else, patiently waiting for the spaceship to finally arrive and take me home to my people. The lyrics have taken on a deeper significance for me personally since being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder after they were written which has given me a new context for some of the struggles I've had with life," says Max Rael.

"In keeping with the first video, I've decided not to use AI, CGI, filters etc. and filmed all the lighting effects live in the room. It's not that I'm particularly anti-AI. I've used it in the past. More that it just felt a good time to put it down for a while and do a project without it. The b-side, When the Only Winning Move Is Not to Play, was originally slated for the album, but didn't really fit with the flow of the rest of the tracks, so it became orphaned, and has now found a home here."

As of May 21, 'Slightly Less Than Human' is available from fine digital platforms, including Amazon, and also directly from the artist via Bandcamp, where 'Brighter Future' can also be found. 'The Enemy Is Us' album 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
'Brighter Future' video by Abigail Clarkson
'Slightly Less Than Human' video by Max Rael
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Cover artwork & photographs by Filiz Photography
Copyright @filizphotographyuk - must not be altered or sold without photographer's permission

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HOTLINE TNT RELEASE NEW SINGLE "BREAK RIGHT"

May 21, 2025

Hotline TNT - the NYC-based band fronted by Will Anderson - have shared "Break Right", one of the tentpoles of 'Raspberry Moon', the band’s most sweeping and compelling album yet (out June 20). Crucially, the track was the first built by a full band, with instrumentation written by members guitarist Lucky Hunter, bassist Haylen Trammel, and drummer Mike Ralston. The result is gorgeously lunging and moody, showing a softer side to the group. Catch them on tour now.

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