OPETH Announce North American Tour Part 2, 2026

September 23, 2025

Swedish progressive metal titans OPETH are preparing to return across the Atlantic to bring their fearless 14th studio album to stages across North America. The critically acclaimed The Last Will And Testament (released on November 22, 2024 through Moderbolaget / Reigning Phoenix Music), saw frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt return to growling vocal territory for the first time in 16 years. The Last Will And Testament North American Tour Part 2 will begin in February 2026.

OPETH's return to North America follows a busy 2025 schedule including their summer festival run, the second proper European leg of their The Last Will And Testament tour in Autumn, and a 9-date journey to Australia, New Zealand and Japan throughout November.

Purchase Tickets HERE

The Last Will And Testament North American Tour Part 2, 2026
05.02.2026 US - Montclair, The Wellmont Theater
06.02.2026 US - Boston, Orpheum Theatre
07.02.2026 US - Philadelphia, The Filmore Philadelphia
10.02.2026 US - Detroit, Masonic Jack White Theatre
11.02.2026 US - Chicago, Riviera Theatre
12.02.2026 US - St-Louis, The Pageant
14.02.2026 US - Dallas, The Bomb Factory
15.02.2026 US - Houston, Bayou Music Center
16.02.2026 US - San Antonio, Majestic Theatre
18.02.2026 US - Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Center
20.02.2026 US - Las Vegas, The Pearl
21.02.2026 US - Riverside, Riverside Municipal Auditorium
22.02.2026 US - Sacramento, Channel 24
24.02.2026 US - Seattle, Paramount Theatre
25.02.2026 CA - Vancouver, Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

The Last Will And Testament is gripping from start to finish, jaw-dropping inside and out, representing some of OPETH’s finest material to date. Just as OPETH welcomed many into its distressed arms over the years, the Swedes again deliver on the promise that great music always tells a compelling story - this time with growls we had not heard since the 2008 Watershed.

OPETH’s 14th album was written by Åkerfeldt, with lyrics conferred with Klara Rönnqvist Fors (THE HEARD, ex-CRUCIFIED BARBARA). The Last Will And Testament was co-produced by Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman (GHOST, THE HELLACOPTERS), engineered by Boman, Joe Jones (KILLING JOKE, ROBERT PLANT), and OPETH, with Boman, Åkerfeldt, and the rest of the band mixing at Atlantis and Hammerthorpe Studios in Stockholm. The strings on The Last Will And Testament were arranged by Åkerfeldt and Dave Stewart (EGG, KHAN) and conducted by Stewart at Angel Studios in London. Not one to miss a beat, visual artist Travis Smith returns to the fold, crafting his 11th cover, a haunting ‘photograph’ reminiscent of Stanley Kubrick's infamous Overlook Hotel photograph. Miles Showell (ABBA, QUEEN) also revisits mastering and vinyl lacquer cutting at Abbey Road Studios in London.

Order/stream The Last Will And Testament: https://opeth.rpm.link/lastwillPR
Purchase physical copies and merch HERE: https://opeth.omerch.com/

Kenny Chesney's HEART LIFE MUSIC Tour Adds Chicago, Nashville & Miami Book Fair

September 22, 2025

When Kenny Chesney started work on Heart Life Music, he had no idea what would unfold. But like everything he does, he committed to the process, dug in and really examined the road from being a sports-obsessed kid lying in the yard and staring at the sky, to becoming the man the Wall Street Journal deemed “the King of the Road.” Football stadiums, student bluegrass band trips to Moscow, Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica, George Jones’ plane and experiencing Key West with his friend Jimmy Buffett are just some of the places the songwriter-superstar from East Tennessee found himself revisiting to tell the story.

“And after all of it, I can’t wait to share all the characters I’ve met, people who’ve been behind the scenes, the dead ends and places that maybe seemed like not much with readers,” Chesney enthuses. “Because every single step, smile or hard lesson was part of this crazy ride. I had no idea how much I’d remember and learn about how we got here, but I am really excited to share it with No Shoes Nation.

“Whether a Lower Broadway that no longer exists, and almost can’t be imagined, or the insane crowds at Chicago’s Soldier Field over the last 20 years, I’ve tried to make this book tour go places that really stuck with us, made us – all of us – into the community we are,” he continues. “These stories aren’t just postcards from stops along the way, they are love letters to every person or place who was there. It’s why the final end papers are a picture from Soldier Field in 2024 with all those people that made it magic.”

Adding three more dates, Heart Life Music: the Book Tour will go to Chicago the day after release for an event at the Copernicus Center, presented by The Book Stall. Then Chesney will head to Nashville for two book talks at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater, in partnership with Parnassus Books.

“I wanted to go to the heart of the country, and Chicago sure represents that for me. I wanted to go to the place where all of my music came together, the songwriters and creative community were so generous and encouraging to me. Teaming with Parnassus Books for an event at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, yards from the Turf where I’d played for tips when I arrived, is a dream come true.

“And we were asked to be a headliner for the opening of the Miami Book Fair. I feel like we’re going back to the Super Bowl, which when you read the book, you’ll get the reference. It’s an honor to be part of such a respected and iconic event. And the way I love South Florida – from West Palm Beach’s Coral Sky to the Tortuga Music Festival, Miami and the Keys – this is a whole other homecoming.”

Joined for freewheeling conversations that explore the story and process by two-time LA Press Club Music Criticism and Entertainment Journalist of the Year and co-author Holly Gleason, Chesney will deep dive into Heart Life Music. Establishing a voice that captured coming of age and living life as fully as possible in the 21st Century, the man the Los Angeles Times called “the people’s superstar” wants each event to reflect his unique relationship with No Shoes Nation, the music and anyone seeking inspiration to create their own place in the world.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
7:00PM Copernicus Center
Chicago, IL
Bookseller: The Book Stall
Tickets on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 am ET HERE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
5:30PM & 8:00PM Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater
Nashville, TN
Bookseller: Parnassus Books
Tickets on sale Friday, September 26 at 10 am ET HERE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Miami Book Fair
7:00PM, Chapman Center
Miami Dade College, Downtown Miami, FL
Bookseller: Books & Books
MBF Members only tickets on sale: Friday, Sept 19
General public tickets: Monday, October 13 HERE

Known for commanding the largest stages nationwide, Heart Life Music ventures to places long gone, makes unexpected music in Jamaica, the Kremlin, New England and Cabo San Lucas, drifts across the waters of the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Beyond meeting and collaborating with heroes, forging transcendent friendships in the islands and beyond, Chesney’s introspective look at the songs and sound that defined No Shoes Nation offers the intimacy of sharing a slow afternoon on the water. Each ticketholder will receive a signed copy of the book.

Guilt Trip Sign to Roadrunner + Share Video for New Single "Burn"

September 22, 2025

The band — Jay Valentine [vocals], Jak Maden [guitar], Sam Baker[guitar], Tom Aimson [drums], and Lily Kilcoyne [bass]— shares the video for "BURN," its debut single for the label. And it's quite a ripper than captures the riff-roaring essence of classic thrash with a thoroughly modern and stadium-sized edge.

Watch the video below.

"We are thrilled to announce that Guilt Trip have signed to Roadrunner Records," the band states about the new partnership, which feels like home for both sides. "To celebrate, we present 'Burn,' our brand new single and first with the label. Roadrunner and its history forged Guilt Trip's sound as you know it, so this collaboration always felt inevitable. Thank you so much to the fans for the unwavering support throughout the years — this is only the beginning. Here's to the next chapter."

Maden offers a deeper insight into the song, saying, "Sonically, it's a metal song with hardcore influences sprinkled in. To us, it felt a little bit like old Machine Head. It's definitely an anthem. As soon as we finished it, I knew it needed a simple repeated line until the drop and 'wall of death' section. We won't even need to tell the crowd what to do."

Guilt Trip will spend the fall touring alongside Kublai Khan and will appear at Louder Than Life in Louisville on September 18 and at New England Metal and Hardcore Fest on September 20.

GUILT TRIP ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN:
9/21 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
9/23 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
9/24 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
9/26 — Mckees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
9/27 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
9/28 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
9/30 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
10/1 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
10/3 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest 2025
10/4 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
10/5 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues Myrtle Beach
10/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
10/8 — St Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
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 — Fillmore Auditorium
10/16 — Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
10/17 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
10/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell @ The Complex
10/21 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
10/23 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades
10/24 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
10/25 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
10/26 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium

ALCATRAZZ Release the Re-Record of "Hiroshima Mon Amour" and Announce the album PRIOR CONVICTIONS with Two New Songs on BraveWords Records

September 22, 2025

BraveWords Records releases the re-record of "Hiroshima Mon Amour" by Alcatrazz. The single is available on all digital services. "Hiroshima Mon Amour" is taken from the upcoming album PRIOR CONVICTIONS that will be released on November 7th.

“Hiroshima Mon Amour is another favorite live, and of mine personally… a fun one to sing with loads of power and range needed… this one will never leave the bands set list live and our new 2025 version of the song shows off the current lineup very well!” - Giles Lavery, Alcatrazz lead singer.

See Alcatrazz "Hiroshima Mon Amour" video Below.

Stream or Purchase Alcatrazz "Hiroshima Mon Amour": https://smarturl.it/HiroshimaMonAmour

In advance of their forthcoming 2026 studio album, Alcatrazz reveal a new release to land just in time for their extensive November/December 2025 European tour. PRIOR CONVICTIONS contains newly re-recorded versions of nine 1980s era Alcatrazz songs, all featuring new vocalist Giles Lavery. Plus two brand new band compositions “Transylvanian Requiem” and “Stand And Wait Your Turn”.

Credits:

Produced Giles Lavery and Jimmy Waldo

Mixed & Mastered by Andy Haller

All songs recorded 2025

Giles Lavery - Vocals

Joe Stump - Guitars

Jimmy Waldo - Keyboards

Gary Shea - Bass

Mark Benquechea - Drums

Alcatrazz hit the road in Europe later this year with Girlschool.

The Pretty Wild Announce New Album 'zero.point.genesis' out November 21 via Sumerian Records + Drop "PARADOX" Official Video

September 22, 2025

Rising metaphysical metalcore powerhouse The Pretty Wild have announced their debut album, 'zero.point.genesis' out November 21 via Sumerian Records. The forthcoming full-length includes previously released fan-favorite tracks "OMENS", "Button Eyes", "living ded", and the smash-hit "sLeepwALKeR" will be available as a physical bonus track. Altogether, the tracks have already amassed a staggering 20 million streams on Spotify alone and nearly 3.3 million views and counting on YouTube. In celebration of the news, the sisters have released a new track from the album "PARADOX" and the accompanying official video. When asked about the album, the band shared:

"'zero.point.genesis' is an album of collapse and resurrection, mythic, yet memeable in its rawness. For me, it’s about battling and ultimately healing the fake ego structures forged in trauma that kept me small, erasing my feminine gifts to fall in line. It’s crawling through the haunted shadow void society is too afraid to face, and emerging closer to my core essence through reclamation of those feminine gifts." -JYL

"This record is layered with multiple dimensions of interpretation; the more you listen, the further you traverse through them with us. We pushed into concepts that once felt untouchable to us, we set external input aside, and wrote them anyway. It’s an album of poetic contrasts, brutally heavy moments, with haunting instrumentation and flayed open lyrics. Woven throughout are nods to our personal interests, theatrical elements, classical composition, and moments of rage and playfulness." – JULES

Pre-order 'zero.point.genesis' here, stream "PARADOX" here and watch the official video below.

After a momentous summer tearing up the stage on the Hell Hath No Fury Tour while making their Welcome To Rockville and Inkcarceration debuts, The Pretty Wild will next hit the road with Set It Off, Fame On Fire and VANA beginning Tuesday, October 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. For ticket information, please click here.

The Pretty Wild Upcoming Tour Dates:

10/28/2025 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10/29/2025 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

10/30/2025 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

11/1/2025 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland

11/4/2025 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago

11/7/2025 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

11/8/2025 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

11/10/2025 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Spokane

11/11/2025 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

11/12/2025 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

11/14/2025 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

11/16/2025 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater

11/17/2025 - Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory

11/20/2025 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston

11/21/2025 - Dallas, TX @ Southside Music Hall

11/23/2025 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando

11/25/2025 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's

11/26/2025 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall

11/28/2025 - Indianapolis, IN @ Old National Centre

11/30/2025 - Buffalo, NY@ Buffalo RiverWorks

12/1/2025 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall

12/2/2025 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

12/5/2025 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

12/6/2025 - Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall

12/7/2025 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia

12/9/2025 - Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall

12/10/2025 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

ABOUT THE PRETTY WILD

The Pretty Wild is a genre-bending, boundary-breaking powerhouse fusing rebellious spirit with raw, heartfelt lyricism that speaks to a generation craving authenticity. Refusing to be confined by the rules and expectations of traditional society, The Pretty Wild embrace their relentless pursuit of truth beyond societal expectations, all while making music for everyone brave enough to break free. With already amassing over 37 million all-time streams and having made their debut performances this year at major national festivals such as Welcome To Rockville and Inkcarceration 2025, with a upcoming tour with Set It Off, Fame On Fire, and VANA on the horizon, the sky is the limit for the sister duo who are further solidifying themselves as a force to be reckoned with in modern heavy music.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. HITCHES THEIR HARDCORE RIG TO NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

September 22, 2025

The Inland Empire, a lovely area just east of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in Southern California known as much for its great weather and beautiful deserts as its devastating wildfires and threatening faultlines, is now the epicenter for one of hardcore music’s biggest breakouts, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.

Over the last year, the five-piece wrecking crew has slayed the scene faster than the Green Goblin big rig from “Maximum Overdrive.” Armed with only a demo and a couple of singles, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have managed to dominate the pit with their reckless brand of cataclysmic hardcore at shows with TERROR, COMEBACK KID and STICK TO YOUR GUNS and performances at Welcome To Rockville, LDB Fest, Sound & Fury, Warped Tour and Inkcarceration to name a few.

Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of the Truck, who’ve just dropped a rampaging new track/video called ‘BACK-WHEEL STOMP.’

Commenting on the signing and single the band states:

“We’re super stoked to be on Nuclear Blast! They’re such a legendary label that a lot of our influences have been a part of so it’s also a wild full circle moment for all of us to be involved like this! ‘BACK-WHEEL STOMP’ is one of our heaviest songs we’ve made and it’s just the beginning of what we’re ready to unleash with Nuclear Blast.”

Label Manager and Head of A&R for Nuclear Blast America, Tommy Jones, adds:

“Whatcha gonna do when THE TRUCK runs wild on you?!?”

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. are currently on tour, performing at Louder Than Life Festival today, followed by headline dates, appearances at New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, Riot Fest and Furnace Fest and a tour with CHIODOS and HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS in November.

Stream ‘BACK-WHEEL STOMP’: https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/backwheel-stomp

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Sep 22 - Ottawa, ON - Overflow

Sep 24 - Cleveland, OH - Foundry

Sep 25 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

Sep 26 - Indianapolis, IN - Hoosier Dome

Sep 28 - Nashville, TN - The End

Sep 30 - Augusta, GA - Grantski Records

Oct 1 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern

Oct 2 - Atlanta, GA - Culture Shock

Oct 4 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest

w/CHIODOS & HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS:

Nov 6 - Grand Rapids, MI - GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Nov 7 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom

Nov 8 - Chattanooga, TN - The Signal

Nov 10 - Fayetteville, AR - Ozark Music Hall

Nov 11 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall

Nov 12 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall

Nov 13 - Tampa, FL - The Ritz Ybor

Nov 16 - Orlando, FL - Warped Tour

Nov 17 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle

Nov 18 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues

Nov 19 - Virginia Beach, VA - The Dome

Nov 21 - Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall

Nov 22 - Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center

Nov 23 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater

Nov 25 - Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues

Nov 26 - Wallingford, CT - The Dome @ Toyota Oakdale Theater

Nov 29 - Albany, NY - Empire Live

Nov 30 - Buffalo, NY - Electric City

Dec 1 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues

Dec 2 - Columbus, OH - KEMBA LIve!

Dec 3 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s

Dec 6 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

Dec 7 - West Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom

Dec 10 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion

Dec 11 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete St. Amphitheater

Dec 12 - Austin, TX - Emo’s

Dec 14 - Albuquerque, NM - Revel

Dec 16 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre

Dec 18 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl

Dec 20 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Auditorium

About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

Born in the inland empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions.

2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp.

Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.

Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK.

Follow BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

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Varials Return With Video for New Single "I'll Find the Dark" + It Slays

September 22, 2025

Philadelphia's VARIALS — Skyler Conder, vocals; Shane Lyons, guitar; Mike Foley, bass; Sean Rauchut, drums — have erected a massive, impenetrable, and intimidating wall of sound with "I'll Find the Dark," their first new song since 2022.

Watch the video below.

It's also the first track to feature formidable new frontman Conder, who shares that the song is about "ending it all abruptly."

Squalling feedback, deathcore growls that sound as though they originated in the deepest recesses of hell, and violent, and riffs that sound like detonations are the hallmarks of "I'll Find the Dark." It's heavier than a slab of granite and a welcome return for a revamped and revitalized Varials.

"'I'll Find the Dark' lyrically tries to captivate the overall theme of being consumed by pain throughout existence," says Conder. "The idea was for the instruments to be just as aggressive as the vocals and lyrics of the song itself. The track tries to express the emotional distress of feeling lost within yourself, being terrified of existence and living, as well as trying to overcome some sense of grief and heartache."

Shane Lyon furthers, "The idea was to build a wall of sound that suffocates the listener."

Suffocation has never sounded so good.

This is just the opening salvo from the new and improved VARIALS. More music is on the way. And it's going to be just as vicious.

VARIALS will embark on a tour of Australia with Spite.

ABOUT VARIALS:
Philadelphia's Varials seamlessly alternate between moments of crushing power and melodic poise, unlocking harmony in the middle of opposite poles. So much so that Decibel once raved that "Varials have their own modern spin on hybridizing metal and hardcore into a powerful new amalgam." The band — newly comprised of Skyler Conder (vocals); Shane Lyons (guitar); Mike Foley (bass); and Sean Rauchut (drums) — consistently sharpen their signature style with searing intensity, uncontainable energy, and incredible creativity. Varials began to build their fanbase with Pain Again [2017] and In Darkness [2019]. The latter yielded "Romance," which amassed 21 million streams and counting. Varials next delivered a dose of controlled chaos like with their third full-length, 2022's Scars For You To Remember. Over the course of Varials' career thus far, the band has hit the road with the likes of Wage War, Kublai Khan, and more, holding its own with some of the genre's heaviest hitters and earning its right to be named among the best. Varials' upcoming fourth full-length looks to be the band's most brutal effort yet.

Alt-rock outfit Sword Tongue receives Grammy nomination for 'Bonfire In The Tempest' album

September 22, 2025

Oakland-based alternative rock / darkwave trio Sword Tongue has received a Grammy nomination for their explosive 'Bonfire In The Tempest' EP, marking a significant milestone for the trio, placing them in a competitive field alongside some of the biggest names in music today. Such recognition is also a powerful testament to their unique sound and resonance with their growing fanbase.

Their fourth EP to date, 'Bonfire In The Tempest' was birthed in an age of cultural upheaval. Bursting with raw emotion, this release is tempered by sophisticated production, launching the band into uncharted territory.

This EP is a love letter to the music we adored in the 90s. Long delays, lush chorus sounds, deep flanges and modulations – a guitar tone chaser’s dream, married with deep distorted growling bass lines, hard driven drums and pulsing, electronic dance beats provide the texture over which soaring female vocals triumph. At times a whisper, and other times a roar, each song crafted in the crucible of these modern, unprecedented times.

In these five loaded tracks, vocalist Jennifer Wilde delivers alluring vocal lines that oscillate between a croon and a roar, seduction and rage. Gaetano Maleki's signature shimmering guitar tones and bass lines mesmerize and ensnare, while Dan Milligan's intricate drum lines drive the message and become the heartbeat of this sonic tour de force reminiscent of the 90s.

Capturing the essence of 90s alternative music, reimagined for a new era, Sword Tongue weaves together rock, industrial, shoegaze, post-punk and trip hop, giving voice to anguish, anger, transformation and triumph. Pulling from an array of musical styles, from electronic music to space rock, this EP is showcased by the singles 'We Are The Resistance' and 'Diamonds To Rust'.

“Originally, this album was meant to be more of a danceable opus with a trip hop flavor. However, after the U.S. Presidential election, we realized that our album had to carry a more specific message on the current pollical climate, on aging, and on transitions. We wanted to give voice to the frustration, the anguish, the strength, and the hope in all of us,” says Jennifer Wilde.

Debuting in 2020 during the pandemic, Sword Tongue creates dark music for dark times, casting a shadow of hope in the twilight. Formed by husband-and-wife duo Gaetano Maleki and Jennifer Wilde, the project is their love language and the culmination of their life’s work as musicians. Wilde, a classically trained vocalist who has performed with the Oakland Symphony Chorus, has been a guest vocalist and lyricist for seminal shoegaze band Love Spirals Downwards. Maleki brings an intensity from his background in heavy music, infusing his shimmering guitar soundscapes with sonic weight.

The pair were then joined by renowned producer and drummer Dan Milligan, whose driving contribution has infused the music with more depth, drive and dimension. The brainchild of The Joy Thieves, he has quite the history co-creating, producing and remixing such artists as Chris Connelly, PIG and Consolidated, and members of such bands as Ministry, Stabbing Westward, The Rollins Band, Killing Joke, David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails, among others.

The 'Bonfire In The Tempest' EP is out now as a first-print red variant cassette, including a special album poem inside, and also digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

SCORCHING TOMB Drop Pulverizing New Single “Diminished To Ashes”

September 22, 2025

Canadian death metal outfit SCORCHING TOMB return with “Diminished To Ashes”, the second single from their forthcoming full-length album Ossuary, arriving October 24, 2025 via Time To Kill Records.

Opening with the tortured sound of perishing screams, “Diminished To Ashes”wastes no time. It’s a fast-paced, face-ripping banger built from the core elements that define death metal: crippling vocals, punishing drums, reckless riffs, and lyrics steeped in decay and destruction. This track is pure sonic combustion, designed to burn everything in its path.

The upcoming album Ossuary continues the infernal momentum sparked by the Primal Tomb split. It’s a relentless collection of pummeling riffs, bone-breaking mosh parts, and inhuman gutturals. Raw, violent, and unrepentant, Ossuary is not for the weak.

With Diminished To Ashes, SCORCHING TOMB once again prove their place among death metal’s most uncompromising forces. For fans of bone-crushing rhythms and suffocating heaviness, Ossuary is set to become essential listening.

Ossuary arrives October 24, 2025 via Time To Kill Records

Pre-order Ossuary HERE:

Via Time To Kill Records: https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/scorching-tomb-ossuary
Via Bandcamp: https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/album/ossuary

About SCORCHING TOMB:
Born in the sewers of Montreal, Canada, in 2018, SCORCHING TOMB began with the aim of blending old fashioned death metal and modern hardcore together in a city where technical death metal reigns supreme. It didn’t take long for the band to make a name in the underground. Fast old school riffs, pummeling mosh parts, and an energetic stage presence quickly saw SCORCHING TOMB gain attention, especially in the hardcore scene.

Initially formed by tattoo artist Vincent PL on vocals and axeman Philippe Leblanc, ST has now its hardest lineup to date by adding Miguel Lepage (ex- BLIND WITNESS, ex- OBEY THE BRAVE) on bass and Émile Savard (PROFANE ORDER, ex- MALEBRANCHE) on drums.

Striving to follow in the footsteps of CRYPTOPSY, QUO VADIS and DESPISED ICON, SCORCHING TOMB seek to show the world that Montreal is still to this day an unrelenting force of death metal.

Line Up:
Vincent Patrick Lajeunesse: Vocals
Philippe Leblanc: Guitars, Back vocals
Miguel Lepage: Bass
Émile Savard: Drums

Connect with SCORCHING TOMB:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scorchingtomb
Bandcamp: https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scorchingtomb/

You and Wes and Laurel. Together at last!

September 22, 2025

Somehow you did not learn your lesson the last time, so here we are dragging our southern drawl back up to the northeast again. We are trading sweet tea for black coffee, cowboy boots for subway steps, and praying our tour van survives another round of toll booths.

After that we'll sink our toes in the sand in Florida!

The truth is we could not do this without you, and we are so thankful to have more friends than ever waiting for us along the way. You will find the full schedule and ticket links below.

TOUR DATES

Sep 26 • THE STATION • Louisville, TN
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Oct 4 • SCRUFFY ROOTS FESTIVAL • Knoxville, TN
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Oct 6 - 10 • DOLLYWOOD HARVESTFEST • Pigeon Forge, TN
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Oct 16 • THE LOFT AT MANOR MILL • Monkton, MD
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Oct 19 • VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION • Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Oct 22 • THE BITTER END • New York, NY
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Oct 26 • KIVA HOUSE CONCERTS • Pinehurst, MA
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Oct 30 • THE SPIRE CENTER • Plymouth, MA
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Nov 2 • HISTORIC GOULDSBORO TRAIN STATION • Gouldsboro, PA
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Nov 13 • THE SUGARSHACK DOWNTOWN • Bonita Springs, FL
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Nov 14 • PHILLIPI CREST CLUB • Sarasota, FL
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Nov 15 • TROLL MUSIC • Venice, FL
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Come laugh, cry, and sing with us, and we promise to give you a night you will not forget.

With gratitude and a little sass,

Wes & Laurel
THE YOUNG FABLES

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Igorrr Release "Daemoni" Video

September 22, 2025

French multi-instrumentalist and producer Gautier Serre has been operating under the name Igorrr for 20 years now, yet each new record still resounds with a startling freshness and radical vitality. Steadfastly unclassifiable fifth album AMEN maintains this impact, blindsiding the listener with a new set of exploratory curveballs and continuing to surprise and unnerve even the most attuned enthusiast.

AMEN is out now via Metal Blade. Get it here.

The record features guest appearances from by Scott Ian (Anthrax), Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle), and Mike Leon (Soulfly)

Today, Igorrr drops the video for "DAEMONI." Watch it Below.

"The Earth has a demon inside it," the artist states. "The bright side attempted to convert it but didn't succeed, and the gong marked the end of all hope. You can hear the demon's heart. You can hear the ceremony for it to wake up. You can hear the mud and the dirt. You can also hear, with such great strength, the bright side of life fighting before it was destroyed by evil."

IGORRR will tour Europe this fall with Master Boot Records and Imperial Triumphant. The artist plans to return to the U.S. to play live in 2026. Stay tuned for more.

ABOUT IGORRR:
Since signing to Metal Blade in 2017, the Igorrr name has expanded from one man's pseudonym to become a full group identity, but Gautier remains the project's guiding light and mastermind, so he's the best man to ask to describe the indescribable. "This album is definitely darker than its predecessors, it has such a very weighty and solemn vibe that has never been reached before in Igorrr," explains Gautier. "The fact that I recorded a real choir in a church helped this a lot, but above all there has been very long and meticulous work on the sound and the choice of instruments, and deep experimental research to create a unique sound design. Of course, because it's an Igorrr album, there are some more colorful tracks, like 'Blastbeat Falafel,' 'ADHD...' They contrast very much with the ambient heaviness. I need tracks like these on an album, it helps to really get through it fully focused, like a shot of limoncello before the next meal."

With an urge to continually take Igorrr's multifaceted and challenging sound further forward with each release, Gautier has spent a lot of time cultivating multiple new modes and methods of working since 2020's breathtaking, critically acclaimed opus Spirituality And Distortion — which even reached No. 12 on the official German album chart. Gautier has always made clear that Igorrr is as much about the influence of Bach and Chopin as it is about Cannibal Corpse, Aphex Twin, and Meshuggah, but the source of specific stimuli gets harder to ascertain as the process is refined. "It's always difficult for me to know from where the inspiration comes," he muses. "Music is an expression of life, and I would say everything, even what seems the most insignificant thing, can be a source of inspiration. I would say there hasn’t been one event or one experience that has lead me on a creative process, it's more like a cumulation of everything. I love making music, my brain processes music all the time. You cannot imagine the amount of albums and concertos I create during my sleep. The challenge is more how to sort these ideas to keep the ones with the best potential, the ones that I won't get bored of, the ones that I really Love — with a big letter L."

IGORRR ARE:
Gautier Serre — Machines
Jb Le Bail — Vocals
Marthe Alexandre — Vocals
Remi Serafino — Drums
Martyn Clément — Guitars

Fitzsimon and Brogan (FaB) team up with ELO's Martin Smith on 'Flowers at Her Door' single

September 21, 2025

London-based indie rock / power-pop duo Fitzsimon and Brogan (FaB) are back with their new single 'Flowers At Her Door', released through Booster Music WTPL France. In a music landscape starved for originality, a UK duo is proving that sometimes the freshest sounds are born from old-school inspiration.

FaB is made up of songwriter Neil Fitzsimon and vocalist Bee Brogan, both members of the Sony-licensed band Pretty Blue Gun, who went on to form the London-based songwriting-production partnership FaB Productions and recorded their 'Big Blue World' album at Abbey Road's Studio Two, where The Beatles recorded so many great songs.

FaB has crafted a project that's both emotive and lighthearted, successfully bridging the spirit of '60s and '70s songwriting with a truly new feel. Recorded at FaB Productions, this single was co-produced, mixed and mastered by Martin Smith (Electric Light Orchestra, Shakin' Stevens) at Garage Studios in London. The music and lyrics for 'Flowers at Her Door' are written by Fitzsimon, with Brogan handling vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering.

'Flowers At Her Door' is a sonic and lyrical achievement, calling to mind Debbie Harry with the deep tone of German singer-songwriter Nico. FaB has captured the attention of legends, with David Bowie's drummer Woody Woodmansey praising their ability to stand out from the crowd and Elvis Costello's Pete Thomas saying the avant-garde would be proud.

"This song was inspired by the Ridley Scott film "The Duellists", which depicts the Napoleonic wars and that particular film portrayed decadence, glamour and cruelty in equal measure. We’re trying to achieve the standard of the songwriting of the 1960s/1970s for a modern-day audience," says Neil Fitzsimon.

"My style of writing is old-school, with namely a guitar and a blank page. I give myself 45 minutes to work on a new song and if nothing comes, I’ll put the guitar down and go back to it the following day. It’s amazing how things that seemed insurmountable can then become vividly clear 24 hours later."

This new single follows FaB's latest album 'This Wicked Pantomime', which was co-produced by Pat Collier (Katrina and the Waves, Primal Scream, Maximo Park) at Perry Vale Studios, London and involved dummer Woody Woodmansey (David Bowie Spider's from Mars), as well as Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas.

Prior to that, FaB released four well-received albums, including 'Venus in Reverse' (2011), 'His Latest Squeeze' (2015), 'Big Blue World' (2018) and 'The Girl Who Shouted Love at the Heart of the World' (2019), which involved members of The Art of Noise, Eric Clapton bass player Dave Bronze, Moody Blues' Tobias Boshell and Pip Williams (Walker Brothers).

Having toured nationally across the UK and with song placements in Film and TV, they also wrote the musical 'Jack Dagger', which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award, and also at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. With chart success in France, Belgium, and South Africa—and a song featured in a U.S. sci-fi film—the band is making waves on every front.

As with their full bouquet of sonic offerings, FaB's 'Flowers at Her Door' can be found across the web's music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.

CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by Neil Fitzsimon
All guitars, bass played by Neil Fitzsimon
Vocals, keyboards and engineering by Bee Brogan
Recorded and produced by FaB Productions, London
Mixed and mastered by Martin Smith at Garage Studios, London
Cover artwork by FaB Productions
All songs released via Booster Music WTPL, France
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Stoned Jesus Premiere Mind-Melting 'Songs to Sun'

September 21, 2025

While they've blazed beyond the hot box of stoner metal, after 16 years, Stoned Jesus are still expanding their horizons. This week, the heavy progressive rockers are officially embarking on a three-album journey that will take them all the way to the sun, moon and back. Though created during a dark period of instability, the trilogy's stunning opener, Songs to Sun, is guided by a burning passion for innovation that frontman Igor Sydorenko shares with his new bandmates.

"The melodies, the hooks, the progressive side coming together with the sheer joy of a band riding grooves", The Obelisk writes of Songs to Sunin an early review. "...it's a next-level, AOTY-contender-type outing".

"This is an outstanding record from a band who are simply at THE TOP OF THEIR GAME and who deserve all the plaudits fully coming their way", salutes Outlaws of the Sun.

Songs to Sun out now , on Season of Mist, but you can hear all six mind-melting tracks today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Listen Below:

"It's time for Songs to Sun to arrive", Sydorenko says. "The first part of The Songs Trilogy is one of our heaviest and intense yet eclectic and intricate collection of tracks to date. I'm extremely proud of presenting it to you all to enjoy. Can't wait to play this material live, too. See you on the road!"

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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

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Available Formats
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BLACKBRAID Kicks Off North American Headlining Tour

September 21, 2025

Indigenous solo black metal project BLACKBRAID is now embarking on its first ever North American headliner, in which he will be supported by Lamp of Murmuur and Dödsrit, with Gudsforladt replacing LoM as support for two Canadian dates. The trek will kick off today, September 18, 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. Many dates have already sold out, have had venue upgrades due to demand, or are close to selling out!

Blackbraid will then be headlining the UK and Ireland from April 9 - 14, 2026, in which he will be supported by WINTERFYLLETH + NOCTEM. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

Vinyl and cassette formats of 'Blackbraid III,' as well as new merch designs, can be found via Blackbraid.US & Blackbraid.EU while the album can be streamed or downloaded 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…

TICKETS

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

09/18: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [LOW TICKET WARNING]

09/19: Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live

09/20: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

09/22: Dallas, TX @ Trees

09/24: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory) [LOW TICKET WARNING]

09/25: Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

09/26: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [VENUE UPGRADE]

09/27: Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows [SOLD OUT]

09/28: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

09/30: Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs) [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/01: Montreal, QC @ Café Campus * [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/02: Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground * [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/03: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

10/04: Chicago, IL @ Reggies [SOLD OUT]

10/05: St. Paul, MN @ The Turf Club [SOLD OUT]

10/07: Denver, CO @ HQ

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

10/10: Oakland, CA @ Thee Stork Club [LOW TICKET WARNING]

10/11: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

*w/ Gudsforladt, no LoM

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

THE HALO EFFECT - tear into WASP classic with new single “I Wanna Be Somebody”

September 21, 2025

Swedish metal powerhouse THE HALO EFFECT return with their electrifying new single – a blistering take on WASP’s 1984 anthem 'I Wanna Be Somebody'. The track, handpicked by guitar hero Jesper Strömblad, marks the band’s third cover version and continues their celebration of iconic heavy metal influences.

Alongside the single, the band proudly announce that these reinterpretations will culminate in a brand-new EP, We Are Shadows, set for release on November 21.
The new single is accompanied by a striking visualizer, further amplifying the raw energy of the track.

Jesper Strömblad reflects on the choice of song: “WASP’s aggressive sound and eccentric stage presence has always been fun. The shock of songs like ‘I Fuck Like a Beast’ and fun anthems like ‘I Wanna Be Somebody,’ and ‘L.O.V.E. Machine,’ are powerful and heavy. Extreme and dramatic, controversial and fun, WASP’s ‘I Wanna Be Somebody’, off their debut album, was my first introduction into the band”

With 'I Wanna Be Somebody', THE HALO EFFECT once again channel their roots while shaping their own sonic path—setting the stage for We Are Shadows this fall.

Listen to 'I Wanna Be Somebody': https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/iwbssg

Watch the visualizer Below:

Pre-order the EP We Are Shadows: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/waslp

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OBSIDIAN TONGUE Kicks Off West Coast Headliner

September 21, 2025

Progressive black metal duo OBSIDIAN TONGUE is now kicking off a West Coast U.S. headliner! The trek starts in Seattle, WA today, September 18 and will dominate 10 cities until the final stop in Spring Valley, CA on September 27. The tour will celebrate the release of OBSIDIAN TONGUE's latest studio album, 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn." The full itinerary can be found below!

'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn,' which is out now via Profound Lore Records and can be ordered HERE.

Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live), OBSIDIAN TONGUE returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, 'Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn' boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind.

OBSIDIAN TONGUE Tour Dates:

09/18: Seattle, WA @ BYC

09/19: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's

09/20: Portland, OR @ High Water Mark

09/21: Olympia, WA @ The Crypt

09/22: Medford, OR @ Rockafairy Express

09/23: Nevada City, NV @ The Owl Cave

09/24: Santa Rosa, CA @ The Shop

09/25: Fresno, CA @ Summer Fox Brewing

09/26: Los Angeles, CA @ Five Star Bar

09/27: Spring Valley, CA @ The Bancroft

Sixteen years into the band’s existence, Obsidian Tongue clearly show no signs of running out of new ways to alter their sound - song by song, album by album.

Lineup:

Brendan Hayter - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Synth

Raymond Capizzo - Drums

Recorded @ Mystic Valley Studio

Mixed & Mastered by Alex Garcia-Rivera

Photos by: Stephanie Sintra

Pre-Orders: https://linktr.ee/obsidiantongue

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Maddox Batson’s Latest Track “Coincidence” Out Now

September 21, 2025

On the heels of his I Need A Truck Tour kick-off, rising 15-year-old artist and Billboard Magazine’s youngest male artist to appear on 21 Under 21, Maddox Batson, releases the upbeat, sentimental track “Coincidence.” Available via Prosper Entertainment / Warner Records, Batson’s latest admits that a certain kind of love is no coincidence. Listen to the track and watch the music video below.

Written by Beau Bailey, Casey Brown, Travis Wood and Batson, “Coincidence” taps into Batson’s signature combination of vulnerable country lyrics derived from honest observation and young love’s perspective.

Recently, Batson kicked off his I Need A Truck Tour in Richmond, Virginia on September 7 and hits 29 markets before wrapping in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama on November 2. Key stops include Kansas City, MO; Milwaukee, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

Batson is also joining Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour for select dates, including a stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on October 2.

The 15-year-old also recently released “No More,” a powerful track that taps into heartbreak and healing with a combination of grit, vulnerability and raw emotional delivery. Fueled by a hook-heavy chorus and defiant lyrics, “No More” highlights Batson’s continued evolution as both a songwriter and performer.

NBC Nightly News hailed Batson as “A young star, new on the country charts already striking a chord and hitting all the right notes.” At the same time, Forbes declares him as a teen who “blends country and pop with heartfelt vocals.” Batson continues to build a loyal fan base thanks to his high-energy shows, honest storytelling and genre-blending sound that connects across generations.

Following a breakout year that included his Grand Ole Opry debut, a high-profile appearance at Stagecoach, “Coincidence” is available here and on all streaming platforms.

Maddox Batson’s I Need A Truck Tour Routing:
September 19  ||  Jacksonville, FL  ||  Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
September 20  ||  LaGrange, GA  ||  Sweetland Amphitheater at Boyd Park
September 21  ||  Myrtle Beach, SC  ||  House of Blues
September 23  ||  Columbia, SC  ||  The Senate
September 24  ||  Greenville, NC  ||  The State Theatre
September 26  ||  Greensboro, NC  ||  Piedmont Hall
September 27  ||  Charlotte, NC  ||  The Fillmore Charlotte
September 28  ||  Norfolk, VA  ||  The NorVa
September 30  ||  Lexington, KY  ||  Manchester Music Hall
October 1  ||  Knoxville, TN  ||  The Mill & Mine
October 4  ||  Fayetteville, AR  ||  JJ's Live
October 5  ||  Oklahoma City, OK  ||  The Criterion
October 7  ||  Kansas City, MO  ||  The Truman
October 9  ||  Milwaukee, WI  ||  The Rave
October 10  ||  West Des Moines, IA  ||  Val Air Ballroom
October 12  ||  Omaha, NE  ||  Steelhouse Omaha
October 14  ||  Grand Rapids, MI  ||  The Intersection
October 21  ||  Pittsburgh, PA   ||  Stage AE
October 22  ||  Philadelphia, PA  ||  The Fillmore Philadelphia
October 24  ||  Huntington, NY  ||  The Paramount
October 25  ||  Wallingford, CT  ||  The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
October 26  ||  Boston, MA  ||  MGM Music Hall at Fenway
October 28  ||  Sayreville, NJ  ||  Starland Ballroom
October 29  ||  Silver Spring, MD  ||  The Fillmore Silver Spring
October 31  ||  Gonzales, LA  ||  Boots On The Bayou Music Festival
November 1  ||  Brandon, MS  ||  City Hall Live
November 2  ||  Birmingham, AL  ||  Avondale Brewing Company

Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind Tour Support Dates:
October 2  ||  Nashville, TN  ||  Bridgestone Arena
October 16  ||  Maryland Heights, MO  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
October 17  ||  Rosemont, IL  ||  Allstate Arena
October 18  ||  Saint Paul, MN  ||  Xcel Energy Center

About Maddox Batson:
Maddox Batson navigates the world with wisdom and wit far beyond his 15 years. After the Nashville-born, Alabama-based songwriter began gaining notoriety covering songs from Zach Bryan, Red Clay Strays and more, he started to write his own songs. Thanks to early singles like “Tears In The River” and “I Wanna Know,” Batson quickly showed that he wasn’t only a star at covering country hits, but an excellent writer of his own home-cooked cuts – a practice he saw first-hand as a co-writer on Lana Del Rey and Quavo’s smash hit collaboration, “Tough.”

With the arrival of his deluxe EP First Dance (The After Party), Batson was ready to show the world you’re never too young to be the face of music all while preparing for sold-out live shows across the country with his I Need A Truck Tour. Batson also recently made his debut appearance at Stagecoach Music Festival and released “No More” on July 31. Life is moving fast for the multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar & mandolin) and he’s trying his best to remain a kid while becoming next up in country-pop music. “It can be overwhelming, this life, but I’ve got a lot of good people surrounding me,” he explains. “I’m still just a kid, though, and I’m happy about that.”

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Greyhaven Drop "Where the Light Leaves Us" Visualizer

September 21, 2025

GREYHAVEN — Brent Mills [vocals], Nick Spencer [guitar], Johnny Muench[bass], and Ethan Spray [drums] — will release their new album, Keep It Quiet, on October 10 via Solid State. Pre-order the record, produced by Will Putney, here.

The Louisville band shares the visualizer for the new single "Where the Light Leaves Us."

Watch it below.

"Last year was a bit of a struggle for me," says Mills. "I dealt with a lot of things, and I was dealing with them poorly. It's a conversation I was having with myself. I'm saying, 'You've got to dial it back. It's not going in the right direction.' The moment we wrote it in the basement, I knew it was special.”

This fall, Greyhaven will tour the UK and Europe with Better Lovers from September 24 through October 29. Dates are here. The band will also embark on a headline tour of the U.S. in November and December. Those dates are below.

GREYHAVEN ON TOUR:
11/12 — New York, NY —  Mercury Lounge
11/13 — Philadelphia, PA —  Kung-Fu Necktie
11/14 — Worcester, MA —  The Palladium
11/15 — Baltimore. MD —  Metro Gallery
11/16 — Richmond, VA —  Canal Club
11/19 — Greensboro, NC —  Hangar 1819
11/20 — Greenville, SC —  Radio Room
11/21 — Atlanta, GA —  Masquerade
11/22 — Orlando, FL —  Conduit
11/23 — Tampa, FL —  Orpheum
11/26 — Nashville, TN —  The End
11/29 — Dallas, TX —  RBC
12/01 — Anaheim, CA —  The Parish @ House Of Blues
12/02 — Phoenix, AZ —  Rebel Lounge
12/05 — Denver, CO —  Marquis Theatre
12/06 — Kansas City, MO —  The Rino
12/08 — Columbus, OH —  Ace Of Cups
12/09 — Chicago, IL —  Cobra Lounge
12/10 — Detroit, MI —  Sanctuary
12/11 — Louisville, KY —  Whirling Tiger
12/12 — Pittsburgh, PA —  Preserving Underground
12/13 — Indianapolis, IN —  Hoosier Dome

ABOUT GREYHAVEN:
Greyhaven tap into the sound of truths unleashed — messy in its disjointed and extreme edges, magnetic in its melodies, and massive in its emotional outpour. The group has remained a singular presence since their 2013 arrival. Tallying millions of streams, they naturally progressed over the course of Empty Black[2018], This Bright and Beautiful World [2022], and the Stereo Grief EP [2024]. The band incited tastemaker applause from Brooklyn Vegan, New Noise Magazine, OnesToWatch, Revolver, and Outburn, who highlighted their "tight, polished sound with the energy of the band’s camaraderie shining through." They've toured with the likes of Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Better Lovers, and more. The Louisville, KY band sonically and personally lay everything on the table with their third full-length album, Keep It Quiet [Solid State Records]. Throughout 2024, the musicians constructed what would become the album, collaborating with producer Will Putney [Body Count, Knocked Loose Bad Omens]. During the sessions, they widened their sonic palette.

Edenbridge Release "Cosmic Embrace" Video From Upcoming Album "Set The Dark On Fire"

September 21, 2025

With their 12th studio album Set The Dark On Fire and their return to the Steamhammer label, Edenbridge explore new soundscapes without abandoning their tried-and-tested trademarks. This is primarily due to a significantly heavier basic sound, which harmonizes perfectly with the lyrical and visual direction of the Austrian quintet featuring singer Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall.

The songs are characterized by harmonic and structural diversity. Powerful riffs and expansive guitar solos meet opulent, symphonic orchestral arrangements and unusual string instruments rarely used in metal, such as the dulcimer, swarmandal, monochord, and electric sitar. Edelsbacher's warm, distinctive timbre lends the compositions a high level of recognition.

The opener "The Ghostship Diaries" captivates with its multi-layered chorus and a heavy, doomy finale. The ballad "Bonded By The Light" unfolds cinematic grandeur and would also shine as the title track for a certain British secret agent. "Lighthouse," including the intro "Divine Dawn Reveal," exudes a flair, while the pounding mid-tempo track "Our Place Among The Stars" surprises with a gospel-like finale. The album's centerpiece is the 13-minute, four-part long track "Spark Of The Everflame," which impressively summarizes the entire spectrum of the Edenbridge sound.

The debut single "Cosmic Embrace" captivates with its enormous hit count and skillfully ramps up the tempo in its orchestral middle section. The accompanying video captivates with impressive imagery: The labyrinth symbolizes the path to inner contemplation. The energy gathered thereby culminates in blazing fire — a metaphor for transformation and the uplifting connection with solar energy. Image and sound merge into an emotional wave that deeply touches the listener/viewer.

Watch the "Cosmic Embrace" video below.

Set The Dark On Fire will be released on January 16, 2026 through Steamhammer as CD digipak, 2LP gatefold version, and digital and can be pre-ordered here.

Finnish Melodeath Titans WOLFHEART Unleash New Video For "Forefathers", From 'Draconian Darkness II' EP

September 21, 2025

Finnish melodic death metal titans WOLFHEART have unleashed a new video for "Forefathers", from their new EP, Draconian Darkness II, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. "Forefathers" lets the dynamic nature of WOLFHEART's sound shine with a blend of stormy orchestrations, layered vocals (featuring performances by members of BEFORE THE DAWN, SUOTANA, and FULL HOUSE BREW CREW), and surprisingly delicate piano accents. With frigid and ferocious vocal deliveries and a massive chorus, the song spins a tale of revenge in a lonesome, bleak northern landscape.

Vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen comments: "'Forefathers' is a musical and lyrical combination of our mythology-themed King of the North (2022) and our latest album Draconian Darkness, which painted a bleak and apocalyptic soundscape. Vengeful and violent text meets mighty nordic riffs and melodies. A perfect partner for the 'Carnivore' single."

Watch the video Below.

This five-track release showcases every facet of WOLFHEART’s trademark sound: raw, poetic, and powerfully atmospheric. Featuring two new tracks (including orchestral and acoustic versions), plus a crushing live rendition from their latest album, Draconian Darkness II captures the band’s cold grandeur in both studio precision and on-stage intensity. Founder Tuomas Saukkonen continues to refine his vision with haunting melodies, relentless drumming, and evocative storytelling rooted in Northern landscapes. Draconian Darkness II is a journey through desolate beauty, bleak emotion, and thundering metal.

Draconian Darkness II is WOLFHEART at their best: melancholic, massive, and deeply melodic. With new songs, orchestral depth, and raw live energy, this EP is a cold flame burning bright in the dark.

WOLFHEART’s Draconian Darkness II EP is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music! Two new tracks (plus orchestral & acoustic versions) and a live cut of crushing northern metal: cold, poetic, and unforgettable.

Order HERE: https://wolfheart.rpm.link/DD2PR

WOLFHEART – Draconian Darkness Over Europe 2025
+ Special guest: Before The Dawn
+ Supports: Suotana & FULL HOUSE B.C. (except for Spain)

About WOLFHEART:
Founded by the hardworking multi-instrumentalist Tuomas Saukkonen (known for BEFORE THE DAWN, BLACK SUN AEON, etc.), WOLFHEART represents a unique blend of sinister atmosphere and intense Northern European metal. Their music combines raw power with poetic depth, earning them significant acclaim within the global metal community.

While WOLFHEART's art is primarily inspired by their Finnish surroundings, their albums weave eclectic stories that connect nature and human emotions. With each release, they have expanded their artistic horizons, continually enriching their musical expression.

WOLFHEART are:
Tuomas Saukkonen | vocals, guitars
Vageliss Karzis | guitars, vocals
Lauri Silvonen | bass, vocals
Joonas Kauppinen | drums

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