UK Metal Trio URNE Announces New Studio Album 'Setting Fire To The Sky' Due for Release on January 30th 2026 via Spinefarm

The London modern metal band URNE, – Joe Nally (bass, vocals), Angus Neyra(guitar) and James Cook (drums) – are proud to announce their new studio album, 'Setting Fire To The Sky,' due for release on January 30, 2026, via Spinefarm.

The announcement is paired with the release of their new single, "Be Not Dismayed," which is an invitation for younger fans not to be intimidated by the big blokes, battle jackets, and patches crowding around them at gigs and festivals. The new single arrives accompanied by a music video, available below.

Bassist/vocalist Joe Nally comments on the track:

“I wrote the lyrics to ‘Be Not Dismayed’ after spending a few summers playing some of the best metal festivals around and seeing the buzz that fans would have by being there. On people’s faces, you could see they were experiencing pure elation, and I guess it took me back to that feeling I used to have going to shows. I clearly remember the feeling I had when I went to see Slayer for the first time at the London Astoria. I went through it all. In the end, it was the moment that set me on a path to where I am now.”

Watch the Music Video for "Be Not Dismayed"

Produced by SikTh co-vocalist Justin Hill, mixed by Johann Meyer (Silvercord Studio), mastered by Tony Lindstrom at Fascination Street Studio and scheduled for release on January 30th 2026 via Spinefarm, 'Setting Fire To The Sky' whips up a firestorm of grit, swagger and grandiosity.

Snarling hardcore, extreme inflections, and a strong sense of heavy metal’s inherent classicism all burn together within URNE’s burial chamber, propelling the band forward. “I feel like I'm in Metallica in 1988 with what we do,” says Nally.

URNE has enlisted Kurtis Bagley as second guitarist to the live band. Kurtis will make his live debut at URNE’s sold-out London show at Camden Assembly and features in the "Be Not Dismayed" video. 

Guesting on the record, you’ll hear innovative cellist Jo Quail appear as part of melancholy album closer "Breathe" whilst the nine-minute-plus undulating epic, "Harken The Waves,"released as a single earlier this year, features guest vocals from Mastodon’s Troy Sanders.

Watch the video for "Harken The Waves" HERE

The stunning album art was created by New York-based artist, Dan Zollinger.

Nally shares:

“The artwork for the last album was so dark, this time around we wanted to go in the complete opposite direction. I had never worked with a real artist before, but I had a clear idea of what I wanted, and Dan Zollinger has done more than capture that. We feel it ties in perfectly with what this album is, where we are as a band, and what is to come.”

Pre-Order 'Setting Fire To The Sky' HERE

URNE are:

Joe Nally - Vocals/Bass 

Angus Neyra - Lead Guitar 

James Cook - Drums 

JASON ALDEAN RELEASES NEW SINGLE, EXTENDS FULL THROTTLE TOUR

Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean today announced an extension of the Full Throttle Tour, adding nine markets to the U.S. leg of his current international tour run with support from Nate Smith, Lanie Gardner, and Dee Jay Silver. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will visit nine additional US markets starting in 2026 at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock, AR on January 15th. 2026 also sees Aldean returning to Australia, marking his first return to Australia since headlining in 2016, as well as his first headlining run in New Zealand. Tickets for the newly added U.S. dates go on sale September 19th at 10am local time here.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, an invitation to the Jason Aldean VIP Lounge, a limited edition tour poster, a Jason Aldean VIP gift item and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

The tour announcement coincides with the launch of new music from Aldean, who today released “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” the first new single off his upcoming new project. Written by long-time collaborators Kurt Allison, John Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go” is the follow-up single to the Georgia native’s historic 30th career #1 single at country radio. “How Far Does A Goodbye Go” is available now below. 

Earlier this month, Aldean sat down with Armchair Expert to tease the release of new music from his upcoming project, including today’s official release of “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” and chat through his early beginnings in the industry, career highs and lows, and his current tour. 

With 30 No. 1 hits, 20 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold, Aldean has solidified his place as one of the most influential artists of his generation. In addition to marking his 30th career No. 1, the reigning ACM Artist of the Decade has also earned multiple top honors, including three ACM Entertainer of the Year wins. Currently on the US leg of his Full Throttle Tour, Aldean recently partnered with 13-year-old Houston native DJ Daniel to raise more than $200,000 for Heroes For Children during his local Houston, TX tour stop. For a full list of domestic and international Full Throttle Tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit www.jasonaldean.com.

Newly announced Full Throttle tour dates. Tickets on sale September 19th 10am local time:

1/15/2026 - North Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena1/16/2026 - Tupelo, MS - Cadence Bank Arena1/17/2026 - Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum1/22/2026 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center Arena1/23/2026 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena1/24/2026 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum1/29/2026 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center1/30/2026 - Allentown, PA - PPL Center
1/31/2026 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

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PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST ATLUS ANNOUNCES LABEL DEBUT EP SECONDHAND SMOKE SET FOR OCTOBER 10 VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE

Platinum recording artist Atlus announced today the release of his debut EP on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Secondhand Smoke, arriving October 10. The six-song collection marks the next chapter for the viral hitmaker whose career has grown from underground phenom to a billion-plus on-demand streams, four independent studio albums, a Platinum single, national touring, and millions of fans across social platforms.

“The songs on Secondhand Smoke are more than just individual tracks; they are chapters from my life,” says Atlus. ”Each one tells a story that I’ve lived through and it’s my hope that they push somebody out there to keep fighting, dreaming, and that there is something in one of those chapters that helps them keep showing up."

Pulling back the curtain on his past to forge a new path forward, Secondhand Smoke sees Atlus writing on each track, confronting deeply personal themes, from a turbulent home life and his mother’s resilience, to his sister’s battle with addiction and his own journey with mental health. Pre-Save/Pre-Add Secondhand Smoke HERE.

Out today, “IOD on YOU” is the second release from the project. The song transforms a family history of addiction into a striking love story. Over an ethereal, dream-like soundscape that builds toward an uplifting crescendo, Atlus revisits past vices of loved ones before revealing the twist, his newest and most consuming addiction is love itself. Listen Below.

“IOD on YOU” joins the previously released “Devil Ain’t Done” and its official video on the forthcoming project. Listen HERE / Watch Video HERE

Atlus will mark the release of Secondhand Smoke with a special Nashville preview performance on October 9 at Cannery Hall. A limited number of public tickets are available HERE.

About Atlus:

Raised in a single-parent home marked by poverty and addiction, Atlus had to grow up fast, building resilience and a lifelong commitment to authenticity in his music. Phonetically named after the mythological Titan who held up the heavens, he began writing while working long hours as a commercial truck driver, crafting lyrics and melodies behind the wheel to help support his family and fund studio time.

That pavement-pounding grind became both his classroom and his engine, fueling the rise of a loyal underground following. Breakthrough moments soon followed, including performing alongside Jelly Roll at a packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in his home state and landing a Top 5 album on Spotify’s Global Album Chart. With over a billion on-demand streams, millions of followers across socials, and a Platinum single to his name, Atlus continues to turn personal stories into universal anthems. Now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, he is preparing to share his most revealing project yet, Secondhand Smoke, available October 10.

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ALEXANDRA KAY’S “WHAT HE DOES” DELIVERS SOUL-STIRRING KNOCKOUT, AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM, SECOND WIND, DROPPING OCTOBER 24

Billboard-charting singer/songwriter and Pandora “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” Alexandra Kay keeps the anticipation surging over her sophomore album, Second Wind, out October 24, with the release of “What He Does.” Available today, the soul-affirming ballad about the power of selfless love is one of the most breathtaking and emotionally radiant tracks of her career. Listen below.

Written by Alexandra Kay with producer Andrew DeRoberts and Allison Veltz-Cruz, the fierce and stripped-back reflection is exactly what her 8.7M social media followers have come to cherish from the rising star. Woven with golden honesty and infused with her timeless vocals, the CMT 2025 Next Women of Country member proves her brilliant storytelling is "custom-made for the country music genre" (People).

Featured on her upcoming album Second Wind, the flawless new gem follows a string of standout releases, including the powerhouse anthem “Straight For The Heart,” “Feminine Energy,” “The Last,” and “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” 

Coming up, the compelling entertainer will take the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) stage with Dallas Smith tomorrow (9/13) to perform their hit single “How Do You Miss Me” that’s currently Top 5 at Canadian country radio. Following the CCMAs, the electrifying globetrotter - who just returned from her sold-out European Tour - immediately heads out on her Second Wind: The Tour that is also selling out fast. Launching September 26 in Atlanta, the celebratory trek will span 30-nationwide dates, hitting major markets like Nashville, Boston, New Orleans, Anaheim, Las Vegas and more. Get tickets HERE.

With her independent debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, hitting #1 on iTunes (All Genre & Country) and Top 10 on multiple Billboard charts (Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker), the heart-first starlet - now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville - is serving up the same tear-streaked ballads, raw, poetic storytelling and diary-deep honesty that her fans crave.

Born from the wreckage of a divorce, her debut was survival in real time, and although heartbreak still lingers, it no longer leads. Breathing new life into her story, Second Wind is a revival, hitting like a spark in the dark - magnetic and glowing with possibility. Pre-order/pre-save/pre-add HERE.

Second Wind: The Tour Dates:

Sept. 26 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

Sept. 27 - Louisville, KY - Old Forester’s Paristown Hall

Sept. 28 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl

Sept. 30 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre

Oct. 1 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE

Oct. 3  - Allentown, PA - Archer Music Hall

Oct. 4 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live

Oct. 5 - Portland, ME - State Theatre

Oct. 7 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place

Oct. 8 - Buffalo, NY -Town Ballroom

Oct. 10 - Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall

Oct. 11 - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall

Oct. 12 - Knoxville, TN - The Mill & Mine

Oct. 25 - Mobile, AL - Soul Kitchen Music Hall

Oct. 26 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall

Oct. 28 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues

Oct. 29 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall

Oct. 30 - Columbia, MO - Rose Park

Nov. 1 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom

Nov. 2 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center

Nov. 4 - Tucson, AZ - Encore

Nov. 5 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues

Nov. 6 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl

Nov. 8 - Reno, NV - Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort

Nov. 9 - Boise, ID - Shrine Social Club

Nov. 11 - Colorado Springs, CO - Phil Long Music Hall

Nov. 13 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom

Nov. 14 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre

Nov. 15 - Clive, IA - Horizon Events Center

Nov. 16 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

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Kenny Hits The Studio...without Musicians; HEART LIFE MUSIC Audio Book Underway

Normally when Kenny Chesney’s in the studio, there are multiple guitarists, a monster drummer and a whole lot of great songs. Not this summer. Just songwriter/superstar and a mic hit Blackbird Studios to capture an East Tennessee kid with a headful of wonder’s journey through a Nashville that was built on creative types at all levels seeking his fate.
 
From catching a spark playing for tips at various bars, as well as traveling to Russia with the East Tennessee State Bluegrass Band during college to then playing a destitute Lower Broadway, where the Ryman was on the verge of being torn down and characters populated the seedy bars, and being signed to a publishing deal at Acuff Rose, home to Hank Williams Sr. and Dean Dillon, it’s the power of curiosity to drive someone with nothing but a hunger to write and sing songs. It’s also an homage to perseverance when the going is more than rough, the ability to find laughter in the cracks and a will to keep going.
 
“It’s funny,” marvels the man whose stadium tours have become a rite of summer, “when you’re living it, it’s being in the moment. When we were writing it, it was looking back and really striving to get it right. But now, reading it, all of these stories become real again. I can see everybody, from the Turf and the Wheel, to (Capricorn Records founders) Phil Walden with all that charisma and (legendary producer) Barry Beckett telling me to ‘put a smile on it.’
 
“It takes a lot longer than I thought to record an audio book, or maybe it’s just I would get lost in seeing all the people and places along the way. In a way, it’s what I did with my summer vacation: visit all these adventures I’ve had, because when I started to hear the stories, I felt like I was living them all over again.”
 
Whether making unexpected music in Jamaica, the Kremlin, New England and Cabo San Lucas, drifting across the waters of the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, Chesney will engage with a coterie of singular folks, friends and inspirations, as he embraces the unabashed joy of being alive. “Thinking about the moments, reading the stories, it all got very real for me – the blessings of so much wisdom people gave me and unthinkable things I got to do. I was here at an amazing time, got to experience a Nashville closer to Willie Nelson or George Jones when they were trying to make it happen – and I got to live this crazy dream alongside so many heroes, make great friends. Hearing it come out of my mouth, it’s a lot to take in; I almost wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t been there.”
 
Written with longtime friend and collaborator Holly Gleason, Heart Life Music celebrates the life and rise of a man whose songs have set the tone and whose shows have anchored a world without borders for the last quarter century. From the road, stage quiet moments and unthinkable thrills, it’s a trip for anyone who’s ever wondered what the voyage to No Shoes Nation might be like.

Official Release Nov. 4; Preorders HERE

About the Book
Heart Life Music
by Kenny Chesney
with Holly Gleason
On Sale: Nov. 4, 2025 | William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Hardcover ISBN: 9780063423107 | $32.50
E-book ISBN: 9780063423114 | $14.99
Digital Audio ISBN: 9780063423121 | $27.99
Preorder HERE
 
About The Authors
One of contemporary American music's biggest names, Kenny Chesney has been selling out major stadiums across the nation for two decades; playing to over a million fans every summer since 2002, prompting Variety to pronounce him “country music’s only true long-term stadium act.” He’s earned over 105 million RIAA certifications and won the prestigious Entertainer of the Year eight times, as well as being Billboard's Country Artist of the 21st Century as well as holding Billboard’s record for the most Country Airplay No. 1s with 36 chart-topping songs that define coming of age across America in the 21st Century. The game-changing superstar became the first country artist to perform at the groundbreaking Sphere, taking No Shoes into a whole new dimension. Creating a space to work hard, play hard, love hard and come together in the spirit of celebrating all the moment offers, his popularity continues to grow year after year. Heart Life Music is his first book.
 
Holly Gleason’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, the Library of Congress’ National Registry of Sound Recordings, among other outlets. She was the LA Press Club’s Entertainment Journalist of the Year and the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Association’s Independent Journalist of the Year. A former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame/Case Western Reserve Fellow, she’s the creator of Belmont Book Award-winning Woman Walk The Line, and co-authored Miranda Lambert’s New York Times best-seller  Y’all Eat Yet as well as Prine on Prine: Interviews & Encounters.

LORNA SHORE’s New Album “I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me” Out Today

Lorna Shore’s first new album in three years, I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, is out today via Century Media Records, alongside a highly emotional new music video for “Glenwood.” It visually captures the song’s overarching narrative: Vocalist/lyricist Will Ramos’ personal journey to reconnect with his estranged father. See the gripping music video, directed by Dylan Hryciuk, Below.

Ramos says of the new track, “This song has been a very long-time coming for me. In my teens, my father and I never had a great relationship. We’ve had countless fallouts and it got to the point where we hadn’t spoken to each other in many, many years. I’d written songs in my teens and early 20s about him and my frustration but nothing really helped fill the hole I felt inside. There were just too many mixed emotions. As time went on, I came to realize that, despite my anger, all I ever really wanted was to go back to the home I grew up in. For that reason, I decided to knock on his door and try one more time to get in touch with him.”

He adds, “‘Glenwood Ave’ was the name of the street I grew up on. I remember my father always telling me, ‘I’m the tree, you’re the branch.’ The day I saw my father (for the first time in who knows how long), I quickly realized something. He wasn't the same person I remembered. He’d aged, had wrinkles, and a full-head of white hair. The tree that I remembered growing up next to was gone. The house inside was the same as I remembered but… older… dustier; and it felt… strange. As time seems to fly by for me, it also does for my father. And in all my parting, I never stopped to think about how much time actually went by. I spent my youth being so prideful and stubborn. I never even considered that as I was aging, so was he. I’ve had countless chances to fix things but wasn’t brave enough to actually do it. And now, I will never be able to get that time back. I wanted to capture that feeling when I wrote this song. My only hope is that when people hear ‘Glenwood,’ they can think about their own lives and the people they’ve pushed away and ask themselves: ‘Is it really worth being upset for this long?’ I believe all we really want is to go back to that special place – a place where nostalgia triumphs over trauma; a place that we can call home.”

“Glenwood” follows the release of “Oblivion,” “Unbreakable” and “Prison Of Flesh” from I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me. As Lorna Shore’s fifth album and the first in three years since 2022’s explosive Pain Remains, it continues the band’s reputation as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory.

The quintet, also including lead guitarist Adam De Micco, drummer Austin Archey, rhythm guitarist Andrew O'Connor and bassist Michael Yager, have hit the viral Spotify charts, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, embarked on highly successful tours and in the process, galvanized a significant fanbase that hangs onto the band’s quest for stylistic inversion. But by virtue of physical onslaught and wanting to divine truth from their music, Lorna Shore have kept themselves fired up by torching the metal rulebook at every turn, practically demanding that other genres step up their game.

I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me is now available in multiple formats including digital, CD and limited-edition vinyl variants. Fans can stream the album HERE and find their preferred physical and digital retailer HERE. Fans can also shop a merch collection, available HERE.

Lorna Shore will bring tracks from I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me and other hits on the road beginning September 17, joined by The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh in a tour produced by Live Nation. Tickets are on sale now.

LORNA SHORE FALL 2025 TOUR
With The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow Of Intent and PeelingFlesh

September 17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

September 18 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Festival*

September 20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Festival*

September 21 National Harbor, MD @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor

September 23 Greensboro, NC @ Special Events Center

September 24 Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle

September 26 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion

September 27 Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre

September 28 Chesterfield, MO @ The Factory

September 30 Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy

October 1 Tampa, FL @ Yuengling Center

October 3 Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall

October 4 Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory

October 5 Cedar Park, TX @ H-E-B Center Cedar Park

October 6 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion

October 9 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

October 10 Las Vegas, NV @ Pearl Concert Theater

October 12 Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

October 13 San Diego, CA @ SOMA

October 14 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

October 15 San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic

October 17 Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

October 18 Vancouver, BC @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

October 20 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center

October 21 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

October 23 Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed

October 24 Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live

October 25 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom

October 27 Toronto, ON @ Great Canadian Casino Resort

October 28 Laval, QC @ Place Bell

October 30 New York, NY @ The Theater at Madison Square Garden

*Festival dates

Find more info and tickets at www.lornashoreband.com

(Credit: Zac Schiffer)

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BEYOND THE BLACK - release new single/video 'The Art Of Being Alone' feat. Lord Of The Lost

Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the third single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The emotional anthem 'The Art Of Being Alone' features none other than Chris Harms of acclaimed German metal band Lord Of The Lost on guest vocals, and lyrically deals with important contemporary issues such as mental health, self-empowerment and positive life perception. A video that has been released alongside the single illustrates the feeling of being alone and cornered, but towards the end, it shows the path to self-awareness and ultimately, a way out of this mental prison.

Singer Jennifer Haben commented:
“‘The Art Of Being Alone’ is one of the most emotional songs for us since it‘s born from personal battles and quiet reflections. We wanted it to be fragile and powerful at the same time and we believe many of you will find your own story between its lines. Having Chris Harms join us with his uniquely intense voice and personality felt absolutely perfect and brought a depth to this track that made it even more special.”

Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) added:
"This duet was long overdue! For more than 10 years now, LORD OF THE LOST and BEYOND THE BLACK have been crossing paths — we like and appreciate each other and it was kind of obvious that Jenny’s and my voices would work great together. Now we’ve finally made it happen and created this powerful, goosebump-inducing song together! I’m really happy about it!"

BEYOND THE BLACK's sixth full length Break The Silence is a concept album rooted in melodic metal with ethno influences, it explores themes of communication, inner strength, resilience and the urgent need to reconnect in a divided world. Tracks like 'Let There Be Rain', '(La Vie Est Un) Cinéma', 'Ravens' and 'The Flood' examine how words – and their absence – shape our reality. It’s an emotional, multi-layered experience that mirrors today’s complex world and invites fans to be part of this new chapter.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM BREAK THE SILENCE:
https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/break-the-silence-album

LISTEN TO 'THE ART OF BEING ALONE':
https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/the-art-of-being-alone

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'THE ART OF BEING ALONE (FEAT. LORD OF THE LOST)' BELOW:

BEYOND THE BLACK
'RISING HIGH' HEADLINE TOUR 2026

TICKETS HERE: https://beyond-the-black.com/#tour

About BEYOND THE BLACK:

German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal, carving an impressive path since their formation. It started with their debut album in 2015: Songs Of Love And Death was an instant success and stayed strong in the German Top15 for weeks, earning the Metal Hammer Award for “Best Debut.” Its successor Lost In Forever (2016) entered the German charts at #4 and paved the way for a major tour through Germany, the UK, Russia and Japan. Since their live debut in 2014, the band has played the world’s biggest metal festivals like Wacken Open Air and supported international metal acts such as AEROSMITH, KORN, SCORPIONS, SAXON, and WITHIN TEMPTATION.

With the release of their third album Heart Of The Hurricane, BEYOND THE BLACK launched their first European headline tour in fall 2019 – over 20 shows in 10 countries, most of them sold out. The band returned to the studio soon after and in June 2020 released the highly anticipated Horizons, which entered the German album charts at #3 (CH #6, AT #16, BE #53). 

After the pandemic-induced break, BEYOND THE BLACK came back stronger than ever: Following a successful European tour in fall 2022, their self-titled fifth album BEYOND THE BLACK dropped in January 2023, charting in several countries (DE #2, UK #2 Rock, CH #6, AT #12, SE #12, US #7 Top New Artist) and marking a new career high.

Following a powerful festival summer, the band toured Australia and New Zealand for the first time in late 2023, as special guests of Swedish metal act THE HALO EFFECT. In early 2024, BEYOND THE BLACK played their most successful European headline tour to date – Dancing In The Dark – followed by more celebrated shows across the continent that summer.

In early 2025, the band reached another milestone with their first-ever Latin America tour, playing headline shows in Argentina, Chile and Mexico, as well as performing at Brazil’s renowned Bangers Open Air. In summer 2025, they will once again take the stage at Europe’s most prestigious festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Graspop.

The excitement continues as BEYOND THE BLACK launch their next European headline tour, Rising High, kicking off in January 2026, tied with the release of their highly anticipated sixth studio album Break The Silence.

The Plot In You Release New Single "Silence" With Official Music Video via Fearless Records

The Plot In You have today released their new track "Silence" and the official music video (via Fearless Records). When asked about the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Landon Tewers commented:

"'Silence' is a meditation on the feeling of growing older, more confident, and at peace. I wanted to write about my current feeling about existing. Nothing in the song repeats as a metaphor for not treading past waters again and striving take on things that feel uncomfortable."

The quartet is currently on their US headliner with Invent Animate, Northlane and Windwaker as support, and will next hit the road with Bring Me The Horizon across the States alongside Motionless In White and Amira Elfeky (ticket information here). Stream "Silence" here and watch the music video below. Stay tuned for more The Plot In You news coming soon.

US Headlining Dates with Invent Animate, Northlane + Windwaker:

09/13 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

09/14 Fayetteville, AR @ JJS Live

09/16 St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live

09/17 Jacksonville, FL @ Five

09/18 Huntsville, AL @ VBC Mars Music Hall

Dates with Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White + Amira Elfeky:

Sept 21 - Louisville, KY - Louder than Life Festival*

Sept 23 - Raleigh, NC - Lenovo Center

Sept 24 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena

Sept 26 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

Sept 27 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

Sept 29 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena

Sept 30 - Salt Lake City, UT - Maverick Center

Oct 2 - Phoenix, AZ - Footprint Center

Oct 3 - Los Angeles, CA - Intuit Dome

Oct 5 - Sacramento, CA - Aftershock Festival*

*Festival Date

During 2023, The Plot In You kickstarted a new era with 'Vol. 1' with “Divide”, having generated 33 million Spotify streams and counting followed by “Left Behind”, exploding to the tune of 66.5 million Spotify streams with no signs of slowing down. Upon the arrival of “Forgotten”, Revolver praised it among the “6 Best New Songs Right Now”. The Plot In You's 'Vol. 3' EP is a powerful showcase of the band's evolution, blending raw emotion with polished musicality, and stands as a testament to the band's growth and artistic maturity, captivating listeners with its intense yet introspective narratives with tracks “Closure”, “Don’t Look Away”, and “All That I Can Give”. The band's stellar track "FEEL NOTHING" has recently been RIAA-certified Platinum, further solidifying their place as one of the genre's most compelling acts.

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST Unleash Uncompromising New Single "All Life Is Evil'

While they’re taking the final step into the depth of Darkness Invisible, Finnish melodic death metal legends MORS PRINCIPIUM EST strike again with their new single "All Life Is Evil." Musically also marching towards an imaginary abyss in a highly majestic way, the song is taken from the group’s ninth studio album, which will finally be unleashed in two weeks, on September 26, 2025, through PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.

Unapologetically vicious yet intricately melodic, "All Life Is Evil" pushes MORS PRINCIPIUM EST’s signature sound to its most uncompromising extreme: this is a relentless storm of apocalyptic riffing, soaring lead work, and lyrical nihilism. With "All Life Is Evil," the band make a definitive statement: in their world, beauty and brutality walk hand in hand.

“‘All Life Is Evil’ is about facing the void without flinching. It’s pure and raw, built on everything MPE stands for: heaviness, melody, and absolute conviction. We wanted a song that leaves no room for compromise,” they state.
 

Stream or download "All Life Is Evil" here: https://mpe.rpm.link/aliePR

Pre-order/pre-save Darkness Invisible: https://mpe.rpm.link/darknessinvisiblePR

Darkness Invisible was recorded at Ansa Studio in Finland and mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden. The album record blends razor-sharp riffing, sweeping orchestration, and Ville Viljanen’s unmistakable vocals with a more cinematic and emotionally dynamic sound.

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST are:

Ville Viljanen | vocals
Jori Haukio | guitars, programming
Jarkko Kokko | guitars
Teemu Heinola | bass
Marko Tommila | drums

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RAVEN BLACK Unveils Their Most Haunting Creation Yet: New Album - BLACK SONATA DROPS TODAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Prepare yourselves as the carnival doors creak open once again, and the music of the shadows will echo forever.

The twisted carnival is back—and this time,

the shadows sing.

The theatrical dark-metal visionaries RAVEN BLACK have released their brand-new full-length album,

BLACK SONATA, arriving today, Friday September 12, 2025. Known for blending heavy riffs with a gothic fairytale aesthetic, RAVEN BLACK is set to deliver their most cinematic and bone-chilling opus yet—an album that dives deeper into the macabre, weaving a symphony of beauty, horror, and unrelenting power.

About BLACK SONATA

“What the Rejects expect to be familiar yet unexpectedly find themselves thrown Into our madness where it is dark, fun, strange, weird, creepy and disturbing. The 13th Hour. 

Sing, scream, dance or pit or all of this! Exactly what we wanted for you. Music should move you into another world. This world is ours in the 13th Hour. Our Black Sonata. “

--- Raven Black ---

CIRCUS HELL

from RAVEN BLACK’S 

New Album “BLACK SONATA”

The "Circus Hell" Music Video featuring some of our amazing fans the Rejects Afterlifers!!

People judge. People troll. People hate. For no reason. So we extend an invitation to all haters, and open the gates to our Circus Hell. Step into the chaos where rules rot and you become the spectacle, strapped to the merry-go-round of our tormenting madness!

STREAM ON SPOTIFY

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

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

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

She is the key.

Rage Release Video for "Innovation"

Today will see the arrival of the video for new RAGE single "Innovation." The song appears on the new studio album A New World Rising.
 

Peavy Wagner says, "This song doesn't just deliver speed and power — it also packs the perfect dose of melody and thrash, making it a top-notch showcase for our new album. Its positive message of hope and new beginnings ties it all together...!"

Watch the "Innovation" music video Below:

A New World Rising will be released on September 26 through SPV/Steamhammer worldwide except Japan in the following formats:

*CD DigiPak

*LP Gatefold, 140 g, black vinyl, colored insert

*Download / Streaming 
Pre-order link here.
*Exclusive CD/LP Bundles with a shirt and exclusive vinyl only at the Steamhammer shop
Pre-order link here. 
*LP Gatefold exclusive coloured edition only at the Napalm shop
Pre-order link here.

More info about Rage's upcoming tour dates here.

Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn Release "Never Gonna Be" on Friday, Sept. 12

When Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn recorded “Never Gonna Be,” which will be released on Friday, Sept. 12, the lyrics had special meaning to Johnson because Dunn co-wrote the song about him. 

The recording is a poignant full-circle moment because Dunn and co-writer Terry McBride wrote the song about Johnson 15 years ago, just as the Alabama native’s career was taking off.

“It makes me think of my early days in Nashville, bringing my guitar downtown to play,” Johnson says. “Once I was playing Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and came back out and my 1986 Dodge had been towed. It reminds me of those days when everybody out there was working hard and trying to get noticed and write a better song and perform a version of it live.” 

The song is not only a snapshot in time of Johnson’s early solo career, but a powerful description of the steady stream of countless aspiring artists that have been coming to Nashville for decades, “riding on high hopes, living on dreams,” as the song says, hoping to make it in a town full of “them that are and has beens, and never gonna be.”

Pre-save “Never Gonna Be” HERE.

What did it mean to Johnson to have Dunn write a song about him? He says, “It was awesome! I never ever really knew what to do with it because I don’t think I knew he was pitching it to me to record. I don’t know what I thought at the time.

“I thought he nailed the concept as far as everybody coming to Nashville and it chews them up and spits them out. I guess I never did know which of those categories I fell into. Now I think I do: I’m a ‘never gonna be,’ and I’m OK with that,” he says with a laugh. 

Johnson and Dunn first crossed paths in 2005-06, when Johnson opened shows for Brooks and Dunn. In 2010, Dunn and McBride wrote the song in Saskatchewan, Canada, during a break in Brooks & Dunn’s tour there. 

“It was back when Jamey was just coming on strong, maybe just before he’d had ‘In Color,’” Dunn says of Johnson’s award-winning hit. “We were just looking at the new wave of outlaws coming into town.

“It’s like, ‘Oh boy! This is going to be fun!’ We just took off, thinking, ‘What would it be like?’ Listening to him in interviews, you’d get insights into people and what was going on with him. Man, we were excited! 

“I came from a conservative place in West Texas, where you couldn’t have your hair over your ears in school. I thought, ‘Oh man, we’re gonna get to meet hippies finally!”

Schmitty Signs with The Neal Agency

As Midwest native and Warner Chappell Music singer-songwriter Schmitty prepares to release his debut six-song EP, Office With A View, available everywhere this Friday, he’s signed with The Neal Agency (TNA) for booking. 
 
 "I couldn’t think of a better home for my booking than The Neal Agency. Jake, Ryan, and the team feel like family and share the same values I grew up with back home in the Midwest,” shares Schmitty. “With a roster that looks like my playlist and a winning culture all around, it’s a dream come true. Let’s get to work!"
 
TNA agent Jake Moore added, “We are thrilled to welcome Schmitty to our roster. His mix of raw talent and storytelling instantly stood out.”
 
Office With A View blends Schmitty’s wild child spirit and the down-home morals that shaped him during his years growing up and working on his family farm in Washburn, North Dakota, along the rural banks of the Missouri River. Inspired early on by stories of his paternal grandpa’s Hall of Fame barbershop quartet, The Schmitt Brothers, he was taught his first guitar chords at 13 by a bluegrass-picking neighbor, he recalls: “That’s where the music bug bit me.”
 
Leaving behind his tractor seat as a third-generation grain farmer to chase his dream in Nashville, Schmitty draws from the influences his family instilled - The Eagles to The Allman Brothers - while shaping his own jam-band storyteller aura. 
 
Heartfelt lyrics and candid honesty have elevated his social media presence, with one YouTube share sparking millions in conversation - affirming his belief that God truly put him on this earth to create music. Pulling from his own journey - the highs, lows and lessons learned - he writes with a grounded authenticity that connects heart to heart with listeners. 
 
With previously released songs like “Cadillac,” “This Side of the Porchlight,” and debut album title track “Office With A View,” Schmitty keeps one foot planted firmly in the dirt that raised him while building a foundation for what’s ahead. With new music on the horizon and a growing calendar of shows, Schmitty is represented by Warner Chappell’s Jessi Stevenson for publishing and Fusion Music’s Dylan McGraw and Daniel Miller for management. 
 
Office With A View will be distributed by Cmd Shft.

Photo IDs L to R: Ryan Beuschel (TNA), Jessi Stevenson (Warner Chappell), Schmitty, Jake Moore (TNA), Dylan McGraw (Fusion Music)  | Photo Credit: Kelly Littlefield

COLD SLITHER Announce NYC Show

Reigning Phoenix Music, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, is thrilled to announce that COLD SLITHER, the reimagined heavy metal menace inspired by the infamous band from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, is preparing to take New York by storm. The show will take place on October 11th, the same weekend as NYC’s Comic Con, where the Gramercy Theatre will be conquered by an explosive sonic force that fuses nostalgia with a modern metal powerhouse. Get your tickets HERE.

Zartan comments on the forthcoming NYC show: 

"Well, well, it seems as though there are several potential recruits whom have a desire to join our small but elite society of Dreadnoks... This time in New York City! Our services are once again called upon by Cobra Commander and Reigning Phoenix Music to melt minds with Cold Slither! So be it, my Dreadnoks and I will see you all October 11th... Come prepared...Cobraaaaa!!" 

The show announcement follows the release of the self-titled debut album in June of this year via Reigning Phoenix Music. Also on the horizon, the G.I. Joe-stanning supergroup are set to join the Decibel Flexi Series with an exclusive new banger, “Cobra Island."

Cold Slither is a declaration of war. Fronted by the enigmatic Zartan and his ruthless Dreadnok bandmates Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer, the band fuses old-school heavy metal with anarchic energy and unrelenting force. With tracks built on punishing riffs, venomous vocals, and apocalyptic atmosphere, COLD SLITHER resurrects the myth and turns it into a modern-day metal juggernaut.

Featuring 10 original tracks and a remastered version of their cult-classic single “Cold Slither,” the album plunges into dystopian metal with themes of swamp-born menace and Cobra-fueled power. The Cold Slither album is available across digital and vinyl formats.

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Seattle's AudioGust packs a post-grunge punch on 'Isotope', previewing new album

Seattle-based artist AudioGust presents his new single 'Isotope', which packs a fierce post-grunge punch, while delivering a song that is both emotionally and sonically heavy. This is the first track on the coming 'Falling From Down' album — his most unflinching yet — a journey through collapse, resilience, and the fragile beauty of survival.

AudioGust is accomplished songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Evans, whose journey started as a guitarist and bassist in various 1980s bands. After a decades-long detour in the software industry, he has returned to his true passion - writing and recording in his own studio, releasing loads of music and collaborating with artists worldwide.

“’Isotope’ is about the kind of relationship that doesn’t just fade when it ends — it lingers like radiation in your bones. I wanted to capture that mix of danger, longing, and intensity, where even after someone’s gone, their presence still feels unstable and powerful inside you. It's about when someone leaves but doesn’t really leave. Their absence keeps echoing inside you, and it’s not just memory — it’s something volatile that you can’t shake,” says Chris Evans.

This is the sound of modern rock with teeth and a declaration that the coming album won’t pull any punches. With jagged guitar riffs and an explosive chorus, the track captures the volatility of an explosive relationship, its lyrics blurring memory, longing, and haunting echoes of what’s been lost.

With powerful, emotionally resonant music, AudioGust is known for his ability to blend high-energy performances with deeply personal storytelling. He has released over four dozen songs across multiple albums and EPs, including his debut 'Walk With Me', follow-ups 'Hope from Darkness' and 'Love and Pain', and his second album 'Here We Go Again' (2025).

AudioGust's coming third album, 'Falling From Down', showcases a harder-edged post-grunge and modern rock sound while retaining the melodic hooks and storytelling that have become his signature. Combining raw rock intensity with strong melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics, AudioGust's tracks are full of energy and memorable hooks, reflecting both a deep understanding of rock’s past and a fresh, contemporary approach. His songs resonate long after the last note fades.

Crafting memorable melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, upbeat rhythms and arrangements, AudioGust's music speaks to the disenchanted and dreamers alike through sonic explorations of the modern human condition. AudioGust was also a finalist in the 2024 USA Songwriting Contest. Writing hooky anthems, AudioGust creates a sound vortex imbued with 90’s to 2000’s alt-rock, his guitar-driven music brings in a strong, driving rhythm section, big choruses and even bigger bridge sections.

Earlier this year, AudioGust released 'Here We Go Again', an album that includes some of his most popular singles, along with new material. It explores the highs and lows of creativity, touching on the unpredictable nature of inspiration—both the exhilarating moments when it strikes and the emptiness when it fades.
 
'Isotope' is out now, available from online music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The full album will be released on November 7.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Chris Evans
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards and Vocals by AudioGust
Produced & performed by AudioGust
Recorded, mixed and mastered at AudioGust studio in Clinton, WA
Cover artwork by Chris Evans
Artist photos by Ernie Shapiro
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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TRIBAL GAZE DEBUT 'TO THE SPOILS OF FAITH' FROM UPCOMING RECORD

Texas death squad TRIBAL GAZE has revealed the next single, ‘To The Spoils of Faith’ featuring INGROWN vocalist/guitarist Ross Hansen, from their awaited new album, Inveighing Brilliance, that’s due out October 17th from Nuclear Blast Records.

Commenting on the new song, guitarist Quintin Stauts says:

“‘Spoils’ was written with one purpose, to cause violence from start to finish. No guitar solos, nothing technical, just hammers for 3 minutes.”

TRIBAL GAZE will tour North America in mid-November in support of Inveighing Brilliance this fall with CATTLE DECAPITATION, ABORTED and FROZEN SOUL. Tickets are available HERE.

Stream ‘To The Spoils of Faith’: https://tribalgaze.bfan.link/to-the-spoils-of-faith

Pre-Order Inveighing Brilliance: https://tribalgaze.bfan.link/inveighing-brilliance

‘TO THE SPOILS OF FAITH’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

Injecting a heavy dose of scorching old school death metal straight into the veins of the modern metal scene, TRIBAL GAZE hold nothing back on their massively anticipated followup to 2022’s highly praised The Nine Choirs.

Commenting on the impending record Inveighing Brilliance, Stauts adds:

“I think this album, like our others, is us trying to create memorable parts in songs. Parts that make you have to rewind and hear it again. The aim is always to make songs that we love listening to. We’re just trying to add something of value to the death metal world.”

TRIBAL GAZE Tour Dates with CATTLE DECAPITATION, ABORTED and FROZEN SOUL:

11.16 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.18 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
11.19 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
11.20 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
11.21 Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut Brewing Co
11.22 Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live
11.24 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.25 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.26 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
11.28 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.29 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
11.30 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
12.02 Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
12.03 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
12.05 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
12.06 Toronto, ON @ Concert Hall
12.07 Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall
12.09 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
12.10 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
12.12 Denver, CO @ Summit
12.13 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
12.15 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
12.16 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
12.18 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
12.19 San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
12.20 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

About TRIBAL GAZE:

Arising from the scorched earth of Texas, Tribal Gaze return with “Inveighing Brilliance”, a death metal monolith shaped by ancient violence and unforgiving truth. Recently signed to Nuclear Blast Records, the band conjures visions of primal wrath and nihilistic clarity—a sound rooted in the rawness of old-school death metal but sharpened with modern intent. From their name, inspired by unseen forces watching from deep forests, to the crushing weight of their riffs, Tribal Gaze channels something ancient, unknown, and violently present.

“Inveighing Brilliance” is a meditation on the illusion of beauty in nature and existence, and how it pertains to both Mother Nature, and our wretched, human society. Even in moments of light, brutality lurks—eggs are stolen from nests, flesh is torn for survival. This album dissects this duality, revealing the suffering embedded in every living moment. With digital artwork by Dom Pabon (Final Resting Place) that evokes sci-fi decay and meditations of ancient ruin, the album looks and sounds like a lost realm where reality fractures under the pressure of its own contradictions.

Tracks like “Beyond Recognition” and “To the Spoils of Faith” expand on these apocalyptic themes. The former imagines an outside force annihilating humanity in judgment of its arrogance, built on some of the band’s most punishing riffs to date—swinging between chaos, groove, and sheer obliteration. The latter churns with mechanized fury and contempt for blind belief, echoing Meshuggah-like timing with lyrics that drag faith to its own ironic hell. Across the record, Tribal Gaze capture the violence of thought and sound in equal measure—uncompromising and vividly self-aware.

Their ascent to Nuclear Blast was anything but formulaic. After leveling stages on tour with Frozen Soul, the band caught the attention of legendary A&R Monte Conner, who waited outside a venue in New York just to share his admiration. That moment solidified a new chapter for Tribal Gaze—a label that values creative freedom and pushes bands to expand without dilution. With “Inveighing Brilliance”, they’ve done just that: stripped away illusion, stared into the abyss, and made it echo.

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CLOCKTOWERS Unleash Powerful New Single “Ashes” from Upcoming Record 'Genesis'

CLOCKTOWERS have released their new single “Ashes,” the centerpiece of their upcoming debut record Genesis. Formed in 2022 by Tarek Puska and Dakota Logan after a chance reunion in Reily, Ohio, the band quickly rediscovered the chemistry built during their years together in a previous metal project. What began as an impromptu jam soon became a focused writing partnership, leading to a record that merges generations of influence into a sound that is unmistakably their own.

“Ashes” showcases that identity with striking clarity. The song begins with a hypnotic riff before crashing into full force, weaving articulate guitars, a driving rhythm, and vocals that carry both grit and vulnerability. The track shifts between moments of groove and intensity, giving it a dynamic edge that feels alive and unpredictable.

The lyrics pull directly from experience. Written during the aftermath of a decade-long marriage, “Ashes” confronts separation, regret, and the possibility of reconciliation. Its emotional weight is underscored by a performance that refuses to hide behind artifice. The words, the delivery, and the music all carry the same unfiltered honesty.

For the single, CLOCKTOWERS were joined by Jason Viebrooks (HEATHEN, GRIP INC., EXHORDER) on bass and guitar alongside Dakota, and Todd J. Farler on drums, whose sharp, swinging energy adds another layer of urgency. While the record Genesis remains a two-man effort with Tarek on vocals and Dakota on instruments, these contributions brought “Ashes” into sharper focus without diluting the band’s vision.

The accompanying video captures the song’s intimacy and intensity, with Tarek performing the lyrics directly to his wife off-camera. The single artwork, portraying a redhead, continues that personal thread, grounding the release in the story that inspired it.

With Genesis soon to follow, “Ashes” marks the arrival of CLOCKTOWERS with a sound that is bold, urgent, and entirely their own.

About CLOCKTOWERS:

CLOCKTOWERS is a genre-blending rock/metal duo that proves lightning can strike twice—first in the past, then in the most unexpected moment years later. The band was officially born in 2022, but the story begins long before that.

Vocalist Tarek Puska and multi-instrumentalist Dakota Logan first crossed paths in an earlier metal outfit that spent five years grinding through shows, songwriting sessions, and the chaotic rhythm of band life. Life eventually pulled them in different directions—but fate clearly had other plans. Years later, in the unassuming town of Reily, Ohio, the two reconnected by chance at a local pizza joint. A quick conversation turned into a jam session. One riff became a song—“Spirit Junkie”—and by the end of that session, CLOCKTOWERS had begun.

What followed was a creative eruption. Tarek and Dakota fell into a regular routine, meeting 2 to 3 days per week to write, explore sounds, and record from the ground up in a DIY home studio setting. Over the next two years, this process grew into their debut full-length album, Genesis—a record that pulses with heavy riffs, soaring melodies, and the kind of authenticity that only comes from lived experience and musical trust.

At its core, CLOCKTOWERS thrives on contrast and chemistry. Tarek, born in 1969, brings a lifetime of hard-earned perspective and vocal power rooted in classic metal and rock traditions. Dakota, born in 1995, injects fresh energy, fearless experimentation, and a modern edge that pushes the sound into uncharted territory. Their 25-year age gap isn’t a limitation—it’s a superpower. It allows the band to seamlessly blend old-school grit with new-school fire, delivering music that’s nostalgic without being dated, current without being trendy.

CLOCKTOWERS draws inspiration from a wide palette of heavy music: the swagger and electricity of AC/DC, the doom-soaked weight of BLACK SABBATH, the eerie theatricality of GHOST, the brooding darkness of TYPE O NEGATIVE, the bombast of KISS, and the razor-sharp muscle of METALLICA. Yet, these aren’t just influences—they’re launch pads. CLOCKTOWERS takes what’s familiar and twists it into something personal and raw, layering in textures, emotions, and hooks that make their sound unmistakable.

The band’s songwriting is deeply intentional. Some tracks stem directly from personal experience—loss, growth, heartbreak, and perseverance—while others flow from instinct and emotion, letting the pen follow the pulse of the heart. The result is music that hits hard not just sonically, but emotionally. Big choruses, pounding grooves, and intricate guitar work are matched with lyrics that are introspective, honest, and often cathartic.

One of their standout tracks, “Ashes,” caught the attention of Jason Viebrooks, known for his work with HEATHEN, GRIP INC., and now EXHORDER. Viebrooks lent his talents on bass and guitar alongside Dakota for the single, while Todd J. Farler, a seasoned drummer from Cincinnati, added a thunderous groove that elevated the track even further. It’s the only track on the record that features guest musicians—every other note, riff, and lyric on Genesis comes straight from the two founding members. That was a deliberate decision. CLOCKTOWERS is about preserving a raw, undiluted vision. No filler. No compromises.

With Genesis, CLOCKTOWERS has positioned itself not just as a band, but as a statement—a declaration that real, passionate, no-bullshit rock and metal is alive, evolving, and still capable of hitting you straight in the soul. Whether you’re a lifer raised on vinyl and leather jackets, or a newcomer looking for authenticity in a crowded digital landscape, CLOCKTOWERS offers something that resonates.

This is music forged in connection. Fueled by memory. Driven by instinct. And played with the kind of conviction that can only come from two people who live and breathe it.

CLOCKTOWERS is:

• Tarek Puska – Vocals

• Dakota Logan – All instruments (guitars, bass, additional production)

How Stoned Jesus Reached New Highs on "Low"

While they've blazed through folk, prog, pop and alternative rock following their first sip of doom metal, after 15 years, Stoned Jesusare still reaching new creative peaks. On the latest single from the band's mind-melting new album, Songs to Sun, the heavy progressive rockers rose above personal lows by doing something they've never done before: blast beats and harsh vocals.

Today, frontman Igor Sydorenko is releasing a new video that shows how to play and how he wrote "Low". Thanks to a simple riff and instant chemistry shared between Sydorenko and his new rhythm section, the band stopped worrying about pleasing people and blasted out the heaviest song in Stoned Jesus' wide-ranging discography.

"This is probably the happiest I've been creatively in Stoned Jesus", Sydorenko says. "With both Andrew and Yuri now in the band, we can experiment as deep as we can.

"Even though, we are currently working on the darker follow-up to Songs to Sun", he continues, "the three of us are constantly laughing all the time".

Watch Igor Sydorenko explain how to play and how he wrote "Low" below:

Songs to Sun comes out September 19, 2025 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/stonedjesussongtosun

Pre-save on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4CYNwXVJHZn9MMtOIvLApx?si=KvumqJJMQFuZhiPMEA5lBA

Can't wait to hear Stoned Jesus' mind-melting new album? Hear all of Songs to Sun before it comes out during the band's upcoming listening party on Bandcamp.

Songs to Sun Bandcamp Listening Party
Tuesday, September 16 @ 1:30 pm CEST / 7:30 pm CEST

RSVP
https://stonedjesus.bandcamp.com/live/songs-to-sun-listening-party

Songs to Sun is the first album in a forthcoming trilogy that once complete, will stand as the pinnacle of what’s been a decades-long trip for Stoned Jesus. While picking up where the band’s last album, Father Light left off, Sydorenko and his new mates still nod to their early classics Seven Thunders Roar and The Harvest. But by merging metal’s fiery intensity with mind-melting grooves, vintage prog and their catchiest choruses yet, they bring the many distinct phases of Stoned Jesus to a bright, burning head.

The video for “Shadowland: how to play it & how I wrote it” was written and filmed by Igor Sydorenko. It was edited by Radion Yakumenko.

Songs to Sun is the first album in a forthcoming trilogy that once complete, will stand as the pinnacle of what's been a decades-long trip for Stoned Jesus. While picking up where Father Light left off, Sydorenko and his new mates still nod to Seven Thunders Roar and The Harvest along the way. But by merging metal's fiery intensity with mind-melting grooves, vintage prog and their catchiest choruses yet, they bring the many distinct phases of Stoned Jesus to a bright, burning head.      

Lineup
Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals
Yurii Ciel - Drums, Backing Vocals      

Production Credits
Produced by Igor Sydorenko
Recorded by Ignancy Gruzecki
Mixed and Mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén at Studio Tri-Lamb, Sweden

Recording Studio
Monochrom Studio in Poland

Cover Art
Vadym "Karaska" Karasiov

Pre-order
https://orcd.co/stonedjesussongtosun

Pre-save on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4CYNwXVJHZn9MMtOIvLApx?si=KvumqJJMQFuZhiPMEA5lBA

Available Formats
Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl (Black)
12" Vinyl (Black and White Marbled)
12" Vinyl (Translucent Blue, Black and White Marbled)
12" Vinyl (Silver and Black Splatters)
12" Vinyl (Yellow with Blue Splatters)

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Kublai Khan TX Unleash New Track "The Mountain of Corsicana" + Music Video

Texan titans Kublai Khan TX have unleashed their crushing new single "The Mountain of Corsicana" (via Rise Records) and the official music video directed by Max Moore (Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, A Day To Remember). The band describes the inspiration behind the punishing track as "a monument to the final man". Fans will also soon have their chance to see Kublai Khan TX on the road across the US on their headlining tour with Drain, Gideon and Guilt Trip as support, kicking off on Saturday, September 18 at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky (ticket information here). Stream "The Mountain of Corsicana" here, and watch the official music video below.

Kublai Khan TX US Headlining Tour Dates with Drain, Gideon + Guilt Trip

09.18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life

09.20 – Worcester, MA – NEMHC Festival

09.21 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom (Sold Out)

09.23 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Riverworks

09.24 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

09.26 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theater

09.27 – Lakewood, OH – The Roxy (Sold Out)

09.28 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

09.30 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed

10.01 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

10.03 – Birmingham, AL – Furnace Fest

10.04 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte (Sold Out)

10.05 – N. Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues

10.07 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern (Sold Out)

10.08 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live (Sold Out)

10.10 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center

10.11 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall

10.12 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum

10.14 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

10.15 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium

10.16 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater

10.17 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee (Sold Out)

10.18 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young

10.19 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young

10.20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at The Complex

10.21 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory

10.23 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades (Sold Out)

10.24 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

10.25 – Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium (Sold Out)

10.26 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium (Sold Out)

L.A. Hard Rock Rising Stars S8NT ELEKTRIC Drop Video for New Single "Peace of Myself"

S8NT ELEKTRIC have quickly become a force in the heavy music scene, not just for their innovative rock sound – a collision of crushing riffs and infectious pop hooks – but for their commitment to truly living "OFF THE EDGE." This isn't just a motto; it's a lifestyle, demonstrated by their death-defying stunts including being circled by drift cars and skydiving.

Founded on the bold vision of singer Bri Carbajal and lead guitarist Niko Tsangaris, and brought to life by the talents of Trey Baker (drums), Sinner (guitar), and Harrison Forsythe (bass), S8NT ELEKTRIC use their adrenaline junkie attitude and honest songwriting to inspire listeners to confront their fears and chase their dreams. The band has toured Europe every summer, opening for artists like Wolfmother, Mammoth WVH, MC5, Dirty Honey, and WARGASM, as well as playing huge festivals such as Bottlerock, Rockville, Prague Rocks, and Azkena Rocks.

With "PEACE OF MYSELF," S8NT ELEKTRIC are releasing a new single and video today. It is the third track from their debut album OFF THE EDGE, which will be released in Fall 2025. 

Watch the "PEACE OF MYSELF" video below. 

Stream the single here. 

"'PEACE OF MYSELF' is a song about finally saying what you really feel. We can become victims to people-pleasing, and in the process of trying to make everyone like us, we completely lose ourselves. There's a breaking point you reach when you've tried so hard to keep the peace, only to realize that it will never be enough. For us, this song is that exact moment. The moment that you refuse to make yourself small enough to fit into someone else's world and learn to embrace your true self, even if people don't like it," comments S8NT ELEKTRIC.

S8NT ELEKTRIC ARE:
Bri Carbajal — Vocals
Niko Tsangaris — Guitar
Trey Baker — Drums
Sinner — Guitar
Harrison Forsythe — Bass