BLAKE SHELTON ADDS EIGHT NEW DATES AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE MAY 6 – 24, 2026

With overwhelming fan demand, country music’s unabashed ambassador, Blake Shelton, has announced eight additional performances of his acclaimed Live in Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The newly added shows will run May 6 – 24, 2026.  
 
Shelton revealed the news in true Blake fashion earlier today, riding a Kubota tractor down the Las Vegas Strip and pulling up in front of the iconic Caesars Palace before tossing the keys to the valet for check-in for 2026. View the announcement HERE.

Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale to the public Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. PT. Blake Shelton fans will have access to a presale beginning Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. PT. 
 
Citi is the official card of the Blake Shelton: Live in Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. PT until Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
 
A Seated presale will begin Monday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. PT. In addition, Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, as well as Ole Red, Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will have access to a presale beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. PT. All presales will end Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. PT.
 
Tickets to the following eight shows can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com/BlakeSheltonVegas, with all shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.: 
 
May 2026: 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 21, 24
 
Additionally, a limited number of tickets remain for Shelton’s upcoming performances this weekend on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31.
 
Armed with 31 No. 1 hits – including his latest chart-topper, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” – Shelton will unleash his signature, unmistakable and raucous energy on Las Vegas, guaranteed to bring the house down. Fans can expect a powerhouse set packed with fan favorites and brand-new music from his critically acclaimed album, For Recreational Use Only.

Messina Touring Celebrates 25 Years

Messina Touring is entering its 25th year of shaping the live music landscape, marking a journey that officially began on January 31, 2002, not as a corporate ambition, but as a belief in artists, relationships and doing things differently. In the two-plus decades since, what began as a trio of promoters betting on themselves has evolved into a juggernaut representing some of the biggest touring artists in the world: Taylor Swift, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Ed Sheeran, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, The Lumineers and more.
 
“I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built over the past 25 years, and I’m even more excited about where we’re headed,” shares Louis Messina, founder and CEO of Messina Touring. “The future of this company is in great hands with leaders like President Mike Dugan and Nashville President Haley McCollister, who continue to push us forward while staying true to the values that have defined Messina Touring from day one.”

“From the beginning, Messina Touring has been about trust, relationships and long-term thinking,” adds Dugan. “What makes this moment special is that we’re continuing to build on that foundation alongside our partners at AEG Presents, while positioning the company for continued growth in an ever-evolving live music landscape.”

“Growing the Nashville office and watching it become such an integral part of Messina Touring’s future has been incredibly meaningful,” notes McCollister. “Being part of a company that prioritizes artists, collaboration and people makes this an exciting time to help lead the next chapter.”
 
The foundation of Messina Touring dates back to the late ‘90s, when Messina – alongside Rome McMahon and Kate DesEnfants McMahon, both still with the company today – worked on the George Strait Country Music Festival, then the first and only Country stadium tour. As the business expanded within the traditional local promoter model through buyouts and mergers, the team found that the spirit that drew them to live music was slowly being diluted, replaced by a more corporate, less artist-driven approach.
 
In response, Messina made the decision to go it alone, working out of his home office and betting on a tour with Chesney. The first show took place on January 31, 2002, officially launching Messina Touring in West Palm Beach with what at the time was a hugely successful 11,238 tickets on opening night. The tour ultimately saw Chesney play 98 dates that year, laying the groundwork for a company built on trust, long-term thinking and deep artist partnerships.
 
In the 25 years since, Messina Touring has helped shape the careers of the most influential artists in modern music. Early relationships with Strait and Chesney grew into a roster that reflects the company’s long-term philosophy – from meeting Swift when she opened for Strait, to later welcoming her own opening acts like Sheeran to the roster, along with Church, Shelton, The Lumineers, Old Dominion, Phoebe Bridgers, Ty Myers, Zac Brown Band and other longstanding collaborators.

Across its history, Messina Touring has produced some of the most successful tours in live music, including Swift’s Eras Tour, the biggest tour of all time. The global run sold out worldwide, spanning 149 shows in 50 cities across 19 countries and five continents, drawing more than 10 million fans. Longtime partner Chesney has played more than 200 stadium shows under the Messina Touring banner, in addition to 27 performances at Sphere in Las Vegas, while Strait has set numerous attendance records throughout his touring career, including landmark single-day and multi-show achievements.
 
Throughout its growth into such a dominant force in the live music industry, Messina Touring has remained intentionally relationship driven. As Messina himself often says, “I only want to work with people who want to work with me.” Foregoing short-term, headline-grabbing guarantees that can limit creative and touring flexibility, the company partners with artists who are ready to bet on themselves, take ownership of their careers and collaborate closely with a team that treats touring as a shared endeavor.
 
That philosophy extends internally as well. What began as a home-office operation has grown into a team of 38 full-time staff members across Austin and Nashville, with team members recognized among Billboard’s Power 100, Women in Music and Country Power Players; Forbes’s 30 Under 30; Pollstar’s Impact 50, Women of Live, Live Hall of Fame; and more.
 
As Messina Touring begins the year-long celebration of its 25th anniversary, the milestone coincides with a renewed focus on the future. With a newly unveiled brand identity plus a robust slate of tours underway and ahead in 2026 – from Sheeran’s 2026 Loop Tour playing stadiums across the globe to Chesney returning to Sphere in Las Vegas for year two of his residency – the company enters its next chapter grounded in the same principles that have guided it since the beginning: trust, collaboration and a belief that the best touring careers are built together.

For more information, visit MessinaTouring.com and follow @MessinaTouring on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

sace6 Announce Sumerian Records Signing and Release New Track "ego" with Official Music Video

Enigmatic, genre-bending R&B-metal duo sace6 have today announced signing with their new record label home, Sumerian Records. In celebration of the partnership, they have released their new track "ego" and the accompanying official music video. Shapeshifting musical boundaries by pairing crushing heaviness, sensual vocals and crisp production, "ego" speaks to the unease of being in the hands of someone whose overreaching intensity never fully loosens its grip. When asked about today's signing news and release, sace6 shared:

"For us, Sumerian was always more than a label, they were a movement. Growing up, they were a gateway into a world that we were always certain we would find ourselves existing in, side by side with the music and the artists that raised us. Sumerian has been a home to endless icons and we are forever grateful to reside here and begin our own prodigal story.

Our latest single, “ego,” evokes the presence of someone assertive beyond necessity—overbearing even after they’ve already won you over, leaving hesitation in their wake."

Stream "ego" at the link here, and watch the official music video below.

North American fans can catch sace6 on the final dates of their run alongside Don Broco and Dropout Kings, and again starting Friday, May 1 on The Pale Moonlight Tour with Dayseeker, Northlane and Wind Walkers. Click here for ticket information, and be sure to stay tuned for more sace6 news coming very soon.

Remaining Tour Dates with Don Broco + Dropout Kings:

1/29/2026 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater

1/31/2026 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

2/1/2026 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

2/2/2026 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

2/3/2026 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

The Pale Moonlight Tour Dates with Dayseeker, Northlane + Wind Walkers:

5/1/2026 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount - Sold Out

5/2/2026 - Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre - Sold Out

5/3/2026 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom - Sold Out

5/5/2026 - Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall - Sold Out

5/6/2026 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks - Low Tix

5/8/2026 - Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe - Sold Out

5/9/2026 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center - Low Tix

5/10/2026 - West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

5/12/2026 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

5/15/2026 - St Louis, MO @ The Pageant - Sold Out

5/16/2026 - Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC - Low Tix

5/19/2026 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre - Low Tix

5/20/2026 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre - Sold Out

5/22/2026 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway - Sold Out

5/23/2026 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Concerts - Low Tix

5/25/2026 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom - Sold Out

5/26/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Low Tix

5/28/2026 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento - Low Tix

5/29/2026 - Pomona, CA @ The Fox Theater Pomona - Low Tix

5/30/2026 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA - Low Tix

HÉR Premiere Debut Album 'Monochrome'

HÉR are seekers and storytellers. Their debut album, Monochrome, reflects polar extremes: fire and ice, violence and tenderness, bravery and care, the brutality of war and the solace that’s brought by peace.

“Throughout Monochrome, HÉR move freely between free jazz, folk, world music and deep Nordic-rooted atmospheres, without losing coherence”, Metal Epidemic writes in a 4/5 review.

“It’s as if Steve Von Till decided to score the Poetic Edda”, Jon Barbas writes for Heavy Metal Philosophy.

Monochrome comes out tomorrow, Friday, January 30, but you can hear all seven stirring songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Listen Below:

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/hermonochrome

Monochrome balances restraint with intensity. Throat singing, bowed strings, percussion and subtle electronics intertwine to form an album that feels both ancient and immediate. “Chant” opens with amidst a meditative expanse before moving into the spirit of the Icelandic fjords on “Needles and Bark”, trance-like introspection on “Patience in Observation,” the grounded momentum of “Going Down,” and the fervent, almost hymn-like force of “Praise the Day.”

“HÉR — meaning ‘here’ in Icelandic — is more than a name; it is a call to presence” the band says. “We stand ‘here,’ united by rhythm, voice, and story, ready to bring the raw essence of the North to those who are willing to listen, feel, and be transformed. Sit here with us — sestu hérna — and witness what begins now.”

By exploring the human nature described in Norse mythology, the musicians make a deep insight into the emotions embedded in its verses. They bring out the dark beauty of the North and its extremes: fire and ice, violence and tenderness, bravery and care, the brutality of war and the solace that peace brings, struggle and feast, the milky sweetness of honey and the salty tang of blood, love and hatred, birth and death, beginning and end, terror and awe…

Sestu hérna, sit here… sit here and listen, sit here and grow, sit here and drift away.

Line-up:
Maciej Świniarski — Vocal, Percussion
Tomasz Chyła — Vocal, Violin, Synth Percussion
Piotr Chęcki — Saxophone, Percussion
Tomasz Sadecki — Bass Guitar, Synth, Percussion
Sławek Koryzno — Drums, Percussion

Production Credits:
Recorded at Monochrom Studio, Gniewoszów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
Produced & Engineered by Ignacy Gruszecki.
Mixed & Mastered by Marcin Bors at Fonoplastykon, Wrocław, Poland.

Guest Musicians:
Magdalena Kuraś „Freya”

Cover Art:
Mary Zaleska

Photography:
Daria Szczygieł (https://dariaszczygiel.com/)

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

Follow HÉR:

Bandcamp: https://hersom.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herbandofficialprofile/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her.bandofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yHViIb0eCl4eVMFcVnzm5
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/h%C3%A9r/1751778615

Ray Hawthorne Steps Out of the “Sidelines” with First Single of 2026

Everyone's favorite pop punk disruptor, Ray Hawthorne, is back! After ending 2025 with the unbridled chaos of his sophomore album, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real" the Los Angeles-based firebrand returns today, with his first release of 2026: an unapologetically anthemic new single, "Sidelines". Fans can listen to the new single Below.

Caught between motion and paralysis, "Sidelines" captures the feeling of being stuck on the edge of your own life, shouting at stoplights, and cursing the street signs in a city that doesn't feel like home anymore. Hawthorne pushes his signature mix of heartbreak, sarcasm, and emotional volatility into darker territory as he trades punchlines to let his guard down in a way that feels both unnerving and strangely hopeful.

Never one to miss a chance for a little chaos and nostalgia, Ray Hawthorne shares:

"When I was a kid my mom wouldn’t let me buy CD’s with parental advisory labels on them. No cursing music for me. But I NEEDED it in my life. The forbidden fruit. The rebellion. Fred Durst and such. So this lead to some interesting work arounds. For those of you that don’t know (or weren’t born yet), Offspring’s Americana CD didn’t have a parental advisory sticker on it. Which was pretty fly. So I was able to trick my mom into buying it for me. I made it through about two weeks listening to Americana in secret before I got ballsy. One fateful day I played the album for my cousin while my mom was getting ready for work in the next room. Bad move. The Offspring left my life that afternoon, and Americana was almost immediately given to one of my mom’s coworkers. Sometimes I like to wonder where that CD is today. Does she still have it? Did it become a family heirloom? Is it gathering dust at a goodwill store in New Jersey? Did it get passed down and inspire some other kid to fight the system with three chords and a dream? We’ll never know. But what I do know is that I just put out a new song. It’s called Sidelines. I hope some kid breaks his parent’s rules to listen to it. That’s the dream.”

Renowned for his work in North Kingsley, the acclaimed project alongside Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down, Hawthorne initially captured hearts as the Heartbreak Hero with his inaugural solo release "Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This". Building on his solo work, his debut record "Ray Hawthorne Sucks" further cemented his status as a bold new voice in pop punk, quickly amassing a devoted following and over 18 million streams across all streaming platforms for his magnetic charm and razor-sharp wit.

Blending heartbreak, sarcasm, and just the right amount of emotional stability, Ray Hawthorne leads with a messy kind of hope, turning emotional freefall into something you can scream along to. Where debut album and his firstborn, "Ray Hawthorne Sucks", leaned into an earnest DIY vulnerability, his latest record, "Ray Hawthorne Isn't Real", took a turn and tapped into the restless defiance of a secondborn. The 15 tracks helped embrace the chaos, laugh at the pain, and maybe, just maybe, allow us all to find a little redemption along the way.

Starting from the very real possibility that Ray Hawthorne is just a guy screaming into the ether (and somehow making it sound catchy), his catalog has become a refuge for anyone who's ever felt too loud, too sensitive, or too much. Loud, petty, and deeply cathartic, Ray Hawthorne is proudly one of the most unapologetically honest voices modern pop-punk.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Ray Hawthorne news coming very soon.

ABOUT RAY HAWTHORNE

Do you remember that episode of Degrassi where Ashley really wants Craig to tell her he loves her, but Craig gets all panicked and can’t tell her that he does? It causes so much drama in their relationship. She begins to question her feelings for him and because of that, he becomes seemingly unsure of his feelings for her. So, in an effort to quell the bad vibes, Craig writes a song that includes lyrics IMPLICITLY AND EXPLICITLY stating that he loves her. (Total banger by the way, the only song of his I like better is the one he sings at the battle of the bands after the two inevitably break up, it’s also about Ashley. I believe it’s called ‘What I Know’) Anyway, Craig was only able to admit he loved Ashley in song form, but you as the viewer are left wondering ‘Does he really love her, or was this just his solution to end the drama?’ Or, ’Is this truly the only way he can express himself because he’s kind of nervous about speaking his true feelings outside of the structured environment of a song?’. I tend to believe it’s a mixture of both. So what I’m trying to say is, this collection of songs is kind of like that. I always feel like I have so much to say but often feel a bit too vulnerable when discussing my actual feelings. So for the majority of my life, I’ve just written them into songs instead. These songs can be quite vulnerable even if they seem silly at times. So now you’re left to wonder... am I telling the truth or just trying to get rid of Ashley’s bad vibes?

Dödsrit + Lamp of Murmuur Announce Co-Headlining EU Tour + 2026 Festival Appearances

Enigmatic black metal legions DÖDSRIT and LAMP OF MURMUUR have teamed up for a co-headlining tour throughout Europe this spring! The Regal Vengeance Tour (Part 1) will embark on its path of destruction starting first from April 3 - 5 and then will resume its onslaught from May 13 - 24. In addition, both bands will be dominating the European festival circuit this year, with more festivals TBA! The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

In addition, Lamp of Murmuur will also be embarking on the To Dream of Rhûn Europe 2026 headliner in EU/UK from April 24 - May 2, with support from Tolkienian black metal masters ONE OF NINE. Tickets can be found HERE.

Lamp of Murmuur will be touring in support of 2025's critically-acclaimed album, 'The Dreaming Prince in Ecstasy,' which was release by Wolves of Hades and named among the greatest metal albums of the year by Decibel Magazine (#10), Brooklyn Vegan, Heavy Metal Philosophy (#5), Knotfest, and many more.

Dödsrit’s 2024 fourth studio album, ‘Nocturnal Will,’ was also ranked among the best metal records of 2024, landing coveted placements by Decibel Magazine (#19), No Clean Singing, Bandcamp, Metal Hammer UK (#31), Banger TV, and more!

From the shadowy desolated woods of Borlänge, Sweden and the rusting urban lechery of Amsterdam, The Netherlands comes Dödsrit, a maelstrom of soul tearing blackness and cacophony.

Dödsrit entered the worldly realms in 2017 as a sole venture that would produce both the self-titled debut in that same year and the subsequent 'Spirit Crusher' in 2018. Following this second full-length, the project expanded into a full-fledged group with the addition of three new members, a change that would sharpen the band’s course into the potent force that stands today.

Whether painting landscapes of storming riffs, crescendos of pulsing intensity, or immersing mournful wails, Dödsrit’s crushing devotion to the visceral element in men and nature allured from its very inception. While rooted in the Black Metal milieu, the group’s sonic traits expand wide and beyond, from repetitive and atmospheric upsurges of misty ambiance to melancholic yet triumphant infused outbreaks, a pallet of sorts that provides this journey with an uproar of emotions. Such features find their most precise outcome on their latest opus, 'Nocturnal Will', a step forward in the direction of the abyss, and a definitive illustration of Dödsrit’s treacherous display of ghastly emanations for and to the strife and suffering of our feeble world, and it’s nocturnal flame.

Line-up:

Christoffer Öster - Guitar & Vocals

Georgios Maxouris - Guitar & Vocals

Peter Rebel - Guitar

Jelle Soolsma - Bass

Links:

Official Website

Bandcamp

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Apple Music

Spotify

AGNOSTIC FRONT Unleashes Lyric Video For "You Say" And Announces European Leg Of "Echoes In Eternity" Tour

NYC’s legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official lyric video for “You Say”, off of their latest album, Echoes In Eternity. Ferocious and energetic, the song captures the band's trademark spirit of defiance in the face of hypocrisy. Powerful gang vocals drive this anthem of revolt, underpinned by charging guitars and thundering drums. The message is clear: AGNOSTIC FRONT refuses to cave to the injustices that plague modern society.

Vocalist Roger Miret comments: "'YOU SAY' is a war cry against the normalization of corruption and empty promises. Whether it be governments, corporations, or straight up con artists, they all have the same interests.... Their own! Our message has always been and will be 'F**K YOU' to these entities, and to hold them accountable.”

AGNOSTIC FRONT has also announced the highly-anticipated European leg of their "Echoes In Eternity" Tour, with dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Belgium. The tour features special guests WISDOM IN CHAINS and RAW BRIGADE.

With decades of influence on the global hardcore scene, AGNOSTIC FRONT continue to uphold their legacy as one of the most vital and uncompromising voices in punk music. Echoes in Eternity reaffirms their status as cultural torchbearers, channeling the same spirit that sparked from New York’s Lower East Side to inspire generations worldwide.

Watch the video BELOW:

Buy tickets HERE: https://www.agnosticfront.com/

Stream/Order Echoes In Eternity here: https://agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR

About AGNOSTIC FRONT:
Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma's legendary charismatic guitar playing, continue to showcase unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression in Echoes in Eternity. 

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HIGH ENERGY ROCKERS WICKED ARE GEARING UP TO HIT THE ROAD WITH VICIOUS RUMORS IN MARCH 2026

New York's High Energy rock n' rollers WICKED are gearing up to hit the road in March of 2026 with the legendary American power metal band Vicious Rumors from the San Francisco Bay Area, in support of their album, 'The Devil's Asylum.' 

 

A band of brothers, living the rock n' roll lifestyle to its fullest as if their destiny and true will was hand crafted to bring a modern rebirth of larger than life hard rock entertainment, lifting spirits for that perfect escape and building a community for people who have a lust for life! WICKED is brothers Chad Michael (lead vocals / rhythm guitar), Danny (bass), Scotty V (lead guitar) and Gunnar Coston (drums).

 

WICKED has recently unleashed their latest single "Obsession" off their upcoming summer 2026 album "Go Rebel" and hard rock lovers have sunk their teeth into the melodic, guitar driven and heavy hitting track as it has taken over the air waves and climbed to #10 on the SMR radio charts! If this wasn't loud enough for you, the WICKED boys plan to drop another single before the Vicious Rumors tour, so buckle up and get ready for the ride of your lives!

 

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this heavy hitting tour and join the high energy rockers as they create rock n' roll history in 2026 with Vicious Rumors!

 

"We took over North America with our metal brethren Vicious Rumors on the Raven tour a year ago, and we are so excited to join forces again to bring that heavy hitting power to the masses!" - Gunnar Coston

 

"So honored to hit the road with the great Vicious Rumors again! We learned so much from being on the road with them before and are ready to bring the most hard hitting, high energy performance fans have ever seen!" - Chad Michael

 

"I've been so impressed with Geoff Thorpe's incredible guitar work and feel right at home, sharing the stage with all this guitar firepower!" - Scotty V

 

"Tune in, turn up and come be a part of this power packed tour! If we're rolling by your town we hope to induct you into this heavily energized and celebrated society of rockers!" - Danny

WICKED joins Vicious Rumors on the following dates:

 

03/24 -- PROVIDENCE, RI - ALCHEMY
03/25 -- ROCHESTER, NY - PHOTO CITY
03/26 -- CATONSVILLE, MD - MORSEBURGERS
03/27 -- NEWARK, DE - HALFTIME SPORTS BAR
03/28 -- BRISTOL, CT - BLEACHERS
03/29 -- HARRISBURG, PA - HMAC

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

www.wickedrocknrollofficial.com

 

https://linktr.ee/wickedrocknroll

Axel Rudi Pell Shares "Sanity" Lyric Video from Upcoming Album "Ghost Town"

German guitar wizard AXEL RUDI PELL released "Sanity," a new digital single and lyric video today. The song is taken from the upcoming studio album Ghost Town.

 

Axel Rudi Pell says, "'Sanity' is a rocking semi-ballad with a straightforward guitar riff and a catchy chorus. Everyone who's heard the song so far liked it immediately, and that's how it was for me when I was composing it. Very melodic and deservedly released as a single!"

 

Watch the lyric video Below”

AXEL RUDI PELL TOUR 2026: 
3/21 — London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
3/22 —Manchester, UK – Academy 3
3/24 — Berlin, DE – Huxleys 
3/26 — Bochum, DE – Zeche 
3/27— Jena, DE – F-Haus
3/28 — Zlin, CZ – Masters Of Rock Café
3/29 — Geiselwind, DE – Music Hall
3/31 — Augsburg, DE – Spectrum
4/1 — Munich, DE – Backstage
4/3 — Budapest, HU — Dürer Kert
4/5 — Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville
4/6 — Bern, CH – Bierhübeli
4/7 — Saarbrücken, DE – Garage
4/8 — Hamburg, DE – Fabrik
4/10 — Lund, SE – Mejeriet
4/11 — Stockholm, SE – Debaser
4/12 — Göteburg, SE – Pustervik
4/14 —Bochum, DE – Zeche


Tickets and more info HERE.

Leo33’s Jenna Paulette Signs with Erv Woolsey Co. for Management

As Leo33 rising singer/songwriter Jenna Paulette prepares to release her 20-track Horseback (Deluxe) album this Friday, January 30, the Texas native has signed with The Erv Woolsey Company for management.

The legendary artist management company, founded in the 1980's by its namesake Erv Woolsey and carried on by his son and CEO Clinton Woolsey and President Allen Mitchell, signed Paulette following the success of her sophomore album, Horseback in 2024. Horseback (Deluxe) will be their first project released together. Pre-save the album HERE. 

“Jenna is a rare, multifaceted talent in music and beyond. Her songwriting paints vignettes that reflect her life and, coupled with her marketing savvy, she has the ability to deliver a message in a way that’s authentic and an extension of her West Texas lifestyle,” offers Mitchell before continuing, “It’s been a joy forging and expanding her connection on and off stage through meaningful partnerships with Justin Boots, Ely Cattleman and American Hat. Clinton, myself and everyone at The Erv Woolsey Co are honored to support her on this journey.”

“I’m so grateful Allen took my call when I was searching for management,” Paulette reflects. “We’ve known each other for a long time, and I was calling for advice from a friend and ended up finding the answer to a prayer for the right partner on the management side. It was good timing! It’s been fun working together, and I cannot wait to see what becomes of teaming with Clinton, Allen and the entire Erv Woolsey Co. family.”

Photo ID L to R: The Erv Woolsey Company’s (EWC) CEO Clinton Woolsey, Paulette & EWC President Allen Mitchell | Photo Courtesy of Erv Woolsey Co.

Ian Munsick Partners with Triple Tigers Records, Sets “Geronimo” for 1/30

When Ian Munsick departed from Warner Music Nashville in September, the Wyoming native founded his own label under which his music is released: WEST TO THE REST RECORDS. Today, Ian Munsick and his WEST TO THE REST RECORDS are announcing a partnership with Triple Tigers Records beginning with new song, “Geronimo,” available on January 30. Pre-save HERE. 
 
“Every artist dreams of partnering with a record label that not only understands their vision, but creates a clear, passionate plan on how to reach that destination. After I played some of my new music for the team at Triple Tigers, they told me exactly what songs they thought could achieve that vision,” Munsick gleams. “In a day in age where labels often rely on third parties for opinions that may or may not eventually lead to action, it was so refreshing to hear the words ‘that song is a hit’ when playing a guitar/vocal work tape for the label heads. Results are never guaranteed in the music industry, but I am confident that the combination of this new era of Ian Munsick music and the strategic workhorse of Triple Tigers will result in a true 50/50 partnership made in country and western heaven.”
 
“Ian Munsick is the ultimate artist: unique identifiable voice, compelling songs and perspective, established brand and a massive fanbase that is growing by leaps and bounds. We are ecstatic to partner with Ian and are ready to take country music by storm,” Triple Tigers co-presidents Kevin Herring and Annie Ortmeier shared in a joint statement.
 
Written by Munsick, Devin Dawson and Mike Robinson and produced by Munsick and Robinson, “Geronimo” is Munsick’s first music release off his next project since he arrived in April 2025 with his third studio album, Eagle Feather, which Holler praised for its "expansive tracks, atmospheric anthems," and Rolling Stone noted “is shaped by the landscape of the West, the stories of Native Americans, and the romantic idea of the cowboy.”
 
“Something tells me this is gonna be a big one…,” Munsick adds. “No word personifies the feeling of partnering with a new label, in a new year, and welcoming in the next chapter better than ‘Geronimo.’ In this song you’ll find themes of my old music like land and love but this time, blanketed in a sonic texture that perfectly captures who I am as an artist. It’s familiar yet eclectic, modern yet traditional, raw yet refined and with your help, it may very well be the biggest song I’ve ever released. Here’s to the new age… geronimo!!!” 
 
Munsick, who has built his loyal fanbase from the ground up to selling out venues across the country, is readying his Eagle Flies Free Tour, which will kick off on February 13 in Charlotte, N.C. With additional stops in Atlanta, Ga.; Bozeman, Mont.; Portland, Ore. and more, Munsick will be joined by a rotating lineup of special guests including Lanie Gardner, Ben Haggard, Tyler Nance and Jake Worthington. For tickets and more information, visit IanMunsick.com.

The Eagle Flies Free Tour Dates:
Friday, February 13 || Charlotte, NC || Coyote Joe’s *
Saturday, February 14 || Atlanta, GA || Tabernacle *
Thursday, February 19 || Casper, WY || Ford Wyoming Center $
Friday, February 20 || Bozeman, MT || Brick Breeden Fieldhouse #
Saturday, February 21 || Idaho Falls, ID || Mountain America Center #
Tuesday, February 24 || Portland, OR || Roseland Theatre $
Thursday, February 26 || Kennewick, WA || Toyota Center #
Friday, February 27 || Missoula, MT || Adams Center #
Saturday, February 28 || Spokane, WA || FIC for the Art #
Tuesday, March 3 || Grand Island, NE || Heartland Event Center $
Thursday, March 5 || Fargo, ND || Scheels Arena #
Friday, March 6 || Brookings, SD || Dacotah Bank #
Saturday, March 7 || Mankato, MN || Grand Hall #
Friday, March 13 || Shipshewana, IN || Blue Gate Theatre (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 14 || Clear Lake, IA || Surf Ballroom (w/ local support)
Friday, March 27 || Helotes, TX || Floores Country Store (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 28 || Durant, OK || Choctaw Grand Theater ^
* w/ Lanie Gardner
# w/ Jake Worthington and Tyler Nance
$ w/ Tyler Nance
^ w/ Ben Haggard
 
About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick has accumulated over one billion global streams across three albums – Coyote Cry, White Buffalo and Eagle Feather – and a host of accolades, including 19 awards and 14 festival selections for his documentary, White Buffalo: Voices of the West. Having painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo in 2023, Munsick expanded on the concepts of the land, people, culture and stories that inspire him, with the project’s follow-up 20-track album, Eagle Feather, released on April 18, 2025 via Warner Music Nashville. In addition to selling over 100,000 headlining tickets in 2024 and 2025, Munsick also opened on select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again Tour and supported Morgan Wallen on select dates of his record-setting One Night At A Time Tour. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow, is a Martin Showcase Artist, headlined Cheyenne Frontier Days and founded WEST TO THE REST RECORDS. Standout RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) off of White Buffalo hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 with “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster” receiving RIAA Gold-certification alongside “God Bless the West” named as one of Spotify Hot Country Presents’ Best Songs of 2025. As he partners with Triple Tigers for new music in 2026 and beyond, fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest. Online at IanMunsick.com.

WHISKEY MYERS & THE BLACK CROWES ANNOUNCE MASSIVE CO-HEADLINING SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TOUR

Modern rock’s boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers today announce their massive co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour with genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes, along with opener Southall. Dominating rock careers forged via stage-shaking performances, this tour promises a high-voltage rock-n-roll collision from the hardest-hitting bands in music today. Spanning more than 40+ cities, pre-sales begin Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. local time, with general on-sale starting Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. local time. 
 
Also, for the first time ever, The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Whiskey Myers will headline the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Aug. 17.
 
Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time; fans can sign up now HERE. Additional presales will follow including a Citi presale (details below) and Mastercard presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time. The general on sale begins on Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. local time at LiveNation.com.
 
Fans who sign up for the Artist Presale (powered by Seated) will unlock an exclusive new recording by Whiskey Myers and The Black Crowes, produced by GRAMMY winner Jay Joyce.
 
Presale Partners:

  • Citi is the official card of the Southern Hospitality Tour. Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time until Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

  • Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Austin, Birmingham and Kansas City. Mastercard Presale starts Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. local time. Preferred access to some of the best tickets are available in Austin, Birmingham and Kansas City from Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

With trailblazing renegades Whiskey Myers co-headlining the bill, the multi-Platinum independent band’s live show will showcase fan favorites from their robust catalog alongside their latest record, Whomp Whack Thunder. The critically acclaimed album further sharpens the lyrical focus and raw edge that have long defined the band, reinforcing their reputation as one of the most uncompromising bands in music today. 
 
Fresh off a career-spanning resurgence that included a 2025 GRAMMY nod for Best Rock Album (Happiness Bastards) and their first nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the iconic band The Black Crowes will release their unfiltered, heart-pounding new album, A Pound of Feathers, March 13, before hitting the road, where they’ll continue to deliver the same lawless and swaggering sound that made them one of the most explosive live acts of our generation. 
 
From thunderous drums, blistering guitar work and lyrics that don’t flinch, fans can expect a roaring setlist stacked with classics, deep cuts and the kind of onstage band chemistry and electrifying stage presence that can’t be replicated. 
 
Career-defining anthems to crowd-roaring singalongs, every night promises to be a full-throttle reminder that rock-n-roll is alive and well and best served up loud, outrageous and a little dangerous.
 
Southern Hospitality Tour North American Dates:
May 17 –  Austin, TX – Moody Center^
May 19 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP^
May 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena^
May 23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater^
May 24 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amp^
May 26 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
May 27 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
May 30 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live^
May 31 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^
June 2 - St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheatre*~
June 4 - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium*~
June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^
June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park^
June 9 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center^
June 10 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^
June 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
June 13 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium^
June 16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion^
June 17 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre^
June 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^
June 20 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center^~
July 17 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center^
July 18 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theater^
July 21 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^
July 22 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater^
July 24 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^
July 25 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^
July 28 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater^
July 30 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater^
August 1 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater^~
August 2 – Denver, CO – Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre^~
August 4 - Lincoln, NE - Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater*~
August 8 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^
August 9 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion*
August 12 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
August 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^
August 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center^
August 17– Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Bowl- 
August 19 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
August 20 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre^
 
^ With The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers & Southall 
* With The Black Crowes & Southall only
- Co-headlining show with The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks & Whiskey Myers
~ Not a Live Nation Date

Flesh Prison Signs To Papercut Recordings & Drops New Single & Video; "Sent Through A Woodchipper"

Fast-ascending Toronto deathcore outfit Flesh Prison releases "Sent Through a Woodchipper" today via Papercut Recordings, marking their first single since signing with the label. The track arrives alongside a music video and signals a heavier, more focused direction for the band. Fans can stream the new track HERE and watch the accompanying music video below.

"Sent Through a Woodchipper" channels the raw aggression of OG MySpace-era deathcore. Lyrically, the track confronts retribution and justice against those who commit heinous acts. Mixed and mastered by Cody Stewart, the song delivers the band's most visceral work to date.

On today's release, the band share

"'Sent Through a Woodchipper' is a fast, violent release of anger rooted in the raw energy of the OG MySpace deathcore era," the band shares. "Lyrically, the song explores retribution and justice against those who commit heinous acts (genocide, displacement, and abuses of power). Sonically, we wanted something aggressive, relentless, and unapologetic, with no excess or restraint. Working with Cody Stewart on the mix and master helped push the track to its heaviest and fullest form. Dropping this single and video as our first release with Paper Cut Recordings marks a new era for our band—heavier, angrier, and more focused than ever."

After releasing their debut EP in February 2025, Flesh Prison - Paul Padgett (vocals), Jesse McKay (guitar), Brett Wright (bass), and Matt Andrews (drums) - also announced today that they have signed to the recently formed artist-first independent label, Papercut Recordings. The band has accumulated 85,000 Spotify streams and 51,800 YouTube views in just over a year, maintaining consistent monthly listenership and peaking near 10,000 monthly listeners.

Flesh Prison hits the road this April with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Traitors, The Crimson Armada, and Nailed Shut, with dates in Quebec City (4/9), Montreal (4/10), and London, ON (4/12), with more to be announced.

ABOUT FLESH PRISON

Flesh Prison is a Toronto-based deathcore band rooted in the raw aggression of OG Myspace-era deathcore. Formed in late 2024, the band blends relentless brutality with a stripped-down, uncompromising approach. The quartet has amassed 85,000 Spotify streams and 51,800 YouTube views since their debut EP released last year and began 2026 by announcing that they signed with Papercut Recordings.

Cryptopsy Nominated for 2026 JUNO Award

While long enshrined amongst the hallowed halls of metal, after nearly three and a half decades, Cryptopsy are as insatiable as ever. After cracking year-end lists at Decibel, Metal Injection andBangerTV with their latest Billboard-shaking album, An Insatiable Violence, the most vile band in death metal were just crowned headliners of the longest-running heavy metal tour in North America. Now, as they continue to bang heads on their current European tour, the Canadian legends are proud to add another honor to their Hall of Fame career.

Today, Cryptopsy are announcing that An Insatiable Violence is nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award. This is the second time in the past two years that the band have received a nomination for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year. They previously won the award in 2024 for their eighth album, As Gomorrah Burns. This year, An Insatiable Violence is nominated alongside albums by Counterparts, Despised Icon, Silverstein and Unreqvited.

“We’re beyond proud to announce that our new album, An Insatiable Violence, has been nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award”, Cryptopsy says. “Winning the JUNO for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year in 2024 for As Gomorrah Burns was a huge milestone in our thirty-year career. We’re honored to stand alongside this year’s fellow nominees. They are all such talented bands, who put out incredible albums that are pushing the limits of heavy music in their own ways. Thank you to our fans, our teams and everyone who continues to support the chaos and craft of extreme metal. Let’s bring this home!”

An Insatiable Violence, plus Blasphemy Made Flesh, None So Vile and other albums from Cryptopsy’s fearsome discography are now available through Season of Mist

Order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/cryptopsyall

Catch Cryptopsy on their current tour of Europe and upcoming tour of North America.

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026

with Cryptopsy (celebrating 30 years of None So Vile), Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith

Get tickets: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/

POWERPLAY Announce New Single "Liberosis," Signs To Terminus Hate CIty

Miami hardcore band POWERPLAY enter a new chapter with the release of their latest single, "Liberosis," marking the band’s first release since signing with Terminus Hate City. The track features a guest appearance from Andrew Neufeld of COMEBACK KID, adding another surge of energy and connection to the song’s message.

“Like many newer bands, we were born out of the pandemic,” says vocalist Adam Hussler. “We had all been writing and playing music with various other projects for many years. PowerPlay was actually never supposed to be a touring entity or anything it has become, but just a musical outlet. Like all things, it evolved, and we just rode the wave, so to speak.”

That growth and perspective are at the heart of "Liberosis." The track confronts mental health struggles and the long standing emotional battles many people face every day. Built as an anthemic rally cry, the song centers on the realization that while life can feel overwhelming, no one has to face it alone.

"Liberosis" delivers a message of acceptance and solidarity. It reflects the understanding that we can only control certain aspects of our lives while drawing strength from friends, family, and community. 

About POWERPLAY:

POWERPLAY is a hardcore band from Miami, Florida, formed in 2021 during a time when the world had slowed down but emotions were running high. What started as a creative outlet between longtime friends quickly gained momentum, turning into a full force band built on honesty, intensity, and connection.

Made up of Adam Hussler on vocals, Julius Lopez on drums, Andrew Herrero on bass, and Oscar Rodriguez on guitar, POWERPLAY bring together years of experience from various projects across the South Florida scene. Their sound draws influence from SICK OF IT ALL, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, WHERE FEAR AND WEAPONS MEET, and BURIED ALIVE, blending classic hardcore urgency with deeply personal themes.

Lyrically, POWERPLAY focus on real life struggles, mental health, personal responsibility, and the everyday weight of being human. Songs like "Liberosis" channel those themes into anthemic, shout along moments built for both personal reflection and packed rooms.

Since forming, POWERPLAY have built their name through relentless touring and high energy live performances. They have shared stages with bands across the hardcore scene and appeared at numerous festivals and tours throughout the United States and Central America. Their 2024 EP Sealed Envelopes helped establish their presence, while continued touring and new releases have pushed the band into a new phase, including their recent signing to Terminus Hate City.

At their core, POWERPLAY are driven by authenticity. They write music that reflects their own lives, struggles, and perspectives, creating songs that connect through shared experience, unity, and the strength found in community.


POWERPLAY is:

  • Adam Hussler – Vocals

  • Julius Lopez – Drums

  • Andrew Herrero – Bass

  • Oscar Rodriguez – Guitar

Crippled Black Phoenix Announce Stark New Album 'Sceaduhelm'

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX are announcing their new album Sceaduhelm with a new video for its lead single “Ravenettes”. One of the first songs written for Sceaduhelm, “Ravenettes” establishes the album’s emotional framework. Built on repetition, restraint and controlled momentum, the song captures a state of psychological vigilance, where suppressed memories resurface without warning and avoidance proves brief.

Watch the music video for “Ravenettes” below:

Sceaduhelm comes out April 17th on Season of Mist.

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/cbpsceaduhelm

Pre-save on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6jvoEOyJQXUQmdI1WlVXrK

“Ravenettes” frames trauma as cyclical rather than resolved, returning again and again as a glitch in the timeline. The song’s stripped-back construction and insistent rhythmic pulse mirror the sense of inevitability by favoring tension over release. Vocalist Belinda Kordic remains measured and urgent, carrying the song’s unease without exaggeration. Within the wider context of Sceaduhelm, “Ravenettes” introduces the album’s inward focus on endurance, emotional erosion, and the quiet violence of repetition, setting the foundation for what follows…

The official music video for “Ravenettes” was produced in collaboration with 9LITER FILMY, an audiovisual production collective, who are recognized for cinematic restraint and emphasis on mood-driven storytelling. Known for work that favors atmosphere, repetition and visual tension over linear narrative, 9LITER FILMY’s approach mirrors the song’s exploration of memory as disruption rather than closure.

Lyrically and thematically, Sceaduhelm is preoccupied with exhaustion as a condition rather than a moment, with time framed not as a healer but as an eroding force. Songs address burnout, grief, surveillance, institutional violence, and damaged intimacy, often blurring the line between the personal and the political. Musically, the album favours restraint over release, employing repetition, minimalism, and slow escalation to sustain tension without catharsis. Recorded across multiple locations and mixed with deliberate austerity, the record resists warmth, clarity serving discomfort rather than solace.

Within Crippled Black Phoenix’s wider catalogue, Sceaduhelm does not seek to resolve previous narratives or replicate past high points. Instead, it documents a moment of exposure and endurance, listening closely to what remains when spectacle fades and outrage exhausts itself. It stands as a severe, human record, concerned less with declaration than with persistence, and affirms once more the band’s refusal to stand still, soften its gaze, or offer easy answers.

Biography:

Sébastien Gamez

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

Available Formats:
CD Digipak
Digital Download
2CD Slipcase
2x12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Violet
​2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Red & Black Marbled
2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Silver & Green Marbled
​2x12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Half Black, Half Transparent w/ White Splatters


Publicists:

EU/World:

Sébastien Gamez

sebastien.gamez@season-of-mist.com

North/South America:

Will Yarbrough

will.yarbrough@season-of-mist.com

Follow Crippled Black Phoenix:
Bandcamp: https://riseupandfight.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBP444/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbp_444/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/crippled-black-phoenix/251718934
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WEyPcf9ezhNLm1xOBjbwH
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3607159
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/391823

HANABIE. Release New EP 'HOT TOPIC' via Sony Music Japan

It's a great day to be a HANABIE. fan! The rising Harajuku-core quartet have today released their latest EP 'HOT TOPIC' (via Sony Music Japan), the band's latest body of new music since 2024's 'Bucchigiri Tokyo' EP. When asked about the release, vocalist Yukina commented:

"We’ve put together another EP packed with a wide variety of songs this time around. With our new tracks “ICONIC” and “Tokimeki about you” I’d love it if everyone sang along and jumped around during the chorus—I can already picture the scene in my head! I can’t wait to perform these live at our shows. “GIRL’S TALK” is a song that captures who we are right now, just as we are. “Spicy Queen”looks back to our early days and reflects that original spirit. Both of these have already been released as singles, but they’re absolutely essential in bringing color and balance to 'HOT TOPIC'. As has become something of a tradition for us, we let ourselves go all out with one playful track on an album or EP—this time, it’s “Theme of hanabienchan”. I’d love to see the confused looks on everyone’s faces when this song comes on after listening to the other four tracks! Please enjoy this EP to the fullest."

Guitarist and vocalist Matsuri shared:

"An EP perfectly suited to kick off 2026 is finally complete! This EP includes three new tracks. “ICONIC” and “Tokimeki about you” are punchy tracks that is simple x electronic with playful elements. By embracing a side that is different from usual, we feel that a new side of HANABIE. was born. “Spicy Queen” bursts with initial full-throttle impulse. “GIRL’S TALK” is a glamorous, danceable track. Closing out 'HOT TOPIC' is “Theme of hanabienchan”. This EP delivers many different expressions of HANABIE., so please enjoy listening to it from start to finish!"

Bassist Hettsu added:

"The new EP 'HOT TOPIC' features 5 tracks—3 brand‑new songs plus the already released “GIRL’S TALK” and “Spicy Queen”. Among the new songs "ICONIC" and “Tokimeki about you", we challenged ourselves with song structures and genres unlike anything we've done before. “Tokimeki about you” is our first-ever straightforward love song as HANABIE., and a key feature is the groovy sound of the instrumental section. It's a track that we feel is great to move along to, so we hope everyone who comes to our live shows will enjoy it ♪ The fifth track, “Theme of hanabienchan.”, is the theme song for HANABIE.’s unofficial character, “Hanabienchan”. As our wild-card track that is in every EP or album, it finally makes its appearance here! There might just be a second installment if there is a good response...?? With our 10th-anniversary track "Spicy Queen", a more mature side of HANABIE. in "GIRL'S TALK", and three brand-new tracks with fresh styles, we feel this EP displays a new side of HANABIE."

HANABIE. drummer Chika also shared:

"Three out of the five tracks on this EP are brand-new! The third track, “Tokimeki about you”, is my personal favorite as the drummer. I focused on creating contrast and dynamics in the drum arrangement. I especially love the moment in the first chorus where the cymbals drop out, and the strength of the rhythm section throughout the song. The fifth track is a special one—I think it will get stuck in your head once you hear it. The first track “ICONIC” also has a music video, so be sure to check that out as well. Please also notice how there is a difference on the girl’s face between the left and right sides. We put a lot of effort into all aspects of this EP, from the songs to the cover art!"

North American fans will also have their chance to see the band's high-energy, inimitable live show on their first North American headliner beginning Friday, March 13 with Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth as support. 'HOT TOPIC' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here, and be sure to get your tickets here before they're all gone.

HANABIE. 2026 North American Headliner with Nekrogoblikon + Enterprise Earth

Fri Mar 13 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live

Sat Mar 14 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl

Sun Mar 15 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

Tue Mar 17 - Montreal, QC - Théâtre Beanfield

Wed Mar 18 - Toronto, ON - The Danforth Music Hall

Fri Mar 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens

Sat Mar 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts

Mon Mar 23 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz

Tue Mar 24 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre

Wed Mar 25 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Orlando*

Fri Mar 27 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues Cleveland

Sun Mar 29 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall

Mon Mar 30 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Chicago

Wed Apr 01 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis

Fri Apr 03 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues Dallas

Sat Apr 04 - Houston, TX - House of Blues Houston

Mon Apr 06 - Austin, TX - Emo's Austin

Tue Apr 07 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

Thu Apr 09 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues San Diego

Fri Apr 10 - San Francisco, CA - August Hall

Sat Apr 11 - Los Angeles, CA - The Belasco

*No Nekrogoblikon

ABOUT HANABIE.:

HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSU came together for a high school club activity. With the addition of CHIKA in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image—their sound is a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, capturing fans at home and abroad. Their hit single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has amassed over 10 million views on YouTube and 5.3 million views on TikTok.

In December 2024, HANABIE. released their EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, further showcasing their dynamic range and signature style. Next, the band will release their latest EP, HOT TOPIC, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

2023 marked the beginning of their overseas ventures, and in August 2024, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. The quartet will soon bring the heat on their first North American headliner beginning mid-March 2026. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage.


HANABIE. is:

Yukina

Matsuri

Hettsu

Chika

Motionless In White Return With New Single + Video "Afraid of the Dark"

"AFRAID OF THE DARK" connects MIW's past, present, and future — mixing metallic fury with electronic embellishments. The result is a fist-in-the-air anthem that will be instantly beloved by the Motionless faithful.

"20 years ago, I stepped into a tour van with my best friends, having no idea what was next every mile we drove down the road," says singer Chris Motionless, pulling back the curtain on the song's origin story, which is rooted in the band's own history. "Funny enough, we broke down two hours later in the AM hours in a snowstorm. We had to sleep on the floor of a rest stop on the side of the Interstate and wait what felt like forever for a tow truck. We were forced to cancel the first few shows of our first tour ever, and to figure out how to scrape up every cent we could to try and get the van fixed and get back on the road. Nothing was ever going to stop us. There was never a doubt that we would find a way to live out our biggest dream and set a precedent for anything standing in our way."

He continues, "On our 20-year anniversary, that spirit is burning just as hot as it was on that day. We refuse to settle, refuse to let any opposing force stop us from clawing our way up from hell, and we refuse to fear the dark of the unknown. I want the story of MIW to inspire anyone listening to not fear the unknown, but to run head first into it with everything they've got. This song is about taking control of your destiny and writing the script of your own future without any doubt or apprehension. For those of you who have been with us for any part of the last 20 years, this one is for you. If you mean it, you will make it."

Motionless In White have been going from strength to strength for two decades, and "AFRAID OF THE DARK" is proof of that fact.

The band will spend the spring on tour supporting Bring Me the Horizon, including a performance at Madison Square Garden and at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals.

MOTIONELESS IN WHITE ON TOUR:
WITH BRING ME THE HORIZON:
4/28 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
4/29 — Montreal, QB — Centre Bell
5/1 — Worcester, MA — DCU Center
5/2 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
5/4 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
5/5 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena 
5/7 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/11 — St. Louis, MO — Enterprise Center
5/12 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center
5/13 — St. Paul, MN — Grand Casino Arena
5/15 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Festival *
*Festival Date

ABOUT MOTIONLESS IN WHITE:
Motionless In White have always stood out from the crowd. Mirroring alternately brutal and breathtaking sonic artistry against elegant and enigmatic imagery, the Gold-certified, Scranton, PA quintet have organically drawn legions of fans under their spell since 2006. A steady grind has elevated them to arena headliner. After earning three straight Top 5 debuts on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, 2022's Scoring The End of the World bowed at #1 on the latter, in addition to securing the band's highest position on the Billboard 200 at #12. The LP notably spawned their second RIAA Gold-certified hit and first Active Rock #1, "Masterpiece," which has leapt towards the Platinum threshold. Insidious and innate versatility has enabled them to collaborate on popular tracks with everyone from Jonathan Davis of Korn and DOOM composer Mick Gordon to Illenium and Knocked Loose. Beyond sold-out headline tours and direct support slots for Bring Me The Horizon and Slipknot, the group host, curate, and headline their own Apocalypse Fest in their hometown of Scranton. Two decades into their career, these outliers prove to be as dynamic and dangerous as ever, with a slew of new releases on the horizon for Roadrunner Records. This era begins with the single "Afraid of the Dark," infusing tightly executed metalcore with gothic overtures, industrial grit, and an arrestingly uplifting message to "follow the light in your heart and be not afraid of the dark." Welcome to the next renaissance of Motionless In White — now.

MOTIONLESS IN WHITE ARE:
 Chris Motionless — Vocals
 Ricky Olson — Guitar
 Ryan Sitkowski — Guitar
Vinny Mauro — Drums
 Justin Morrow — Bass

Pittsburgh postpunk-shoegaze outfit LOWSUNDAY unveils 'Soft Capture' from new 'White EP'

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday has shared 'Soft Capture', with a new video by Jer Herring. This is the second single from the 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', following 'Love Language'. Released via Projekt Records and ranking second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, this is the band's first record of all-new material since 1999.

Born in the mid-1990s within the local Pittsburgh scene, Lowsunday (initially known as Low Sunday Ghost Machine) emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with their debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and the 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem', both of which were re-released via Projekt Records over the past 18 months (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries, respectively).

The band dissolved, leaving behind a cult reputation for mercurial sounds and blistering guitar work that set the stage for subsequent generations of alternative artists. Following a nearly 25-year period of inactivity, the band resurfaced as a duo in 2025—consisting of original members Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums).

"With 'Soft Capture', we wanted to layer vintage synths over a droning bass line, topped with a wandering guitar melody. As the guitar descends, we felt it taking on a darker tone, but then it creates a bit of a silver lining as the melody climbs back up. We used the lead guitar feedback almost like a theremin, letting it melt through the background," says Shane Sahene.

"Lyrically, we were thinking about the traps of life and the ways we often submit to things, but the song eventually circles around with an optimistic glimpse of having the opportunity to run away. We feel like the backing vocals on the chorus are what really bring that sense of strength and hope to a situation that might otherwise feel like a surrender."

Serving as both a reflection and a resurgence, the 'White EP' ushers in a welcome return, marked by superb production and a renewed creative clarity, bridging three decades of distinct sonic legacy with balanced doses of escapism, dreamlike sounds, drones and feedback. This first of a two new EPs planned this year, their crystalline shimmer, classic song structures and melodic hooks shows their atmospheric sound to be as timeless and relevant as ever.

The 'White EP' is a natural expansion for Lowsunday, building upon guitar-driven atmospheres, synth textures, emotive vocals and drum beats. A confident return to form that explores darker yet more expansive sonic territory, they bring atmospheric noise and, at more delicate moments, a dream pop air of deeper melancholia. Distilling years of sonic exploration and inspiration, lyrically and sonically, classic post-punk rhythms and atmospheric layers merge to express raw and geniune emotion.

The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' is out now digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, and as a vinyl release, limited to 200 copies. The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' reissue and limited edition 7" of 'Static / Besides' can also be found on these platforms.

CREDITS
Lyrics by Shane Sahene
Music written by Shane Sahene & Bobby Spell
Shane Sahene: vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums
Bobby Spell: bass, guitar, drums
Mastered by Bobby Spell & Shane Sahene
Album artwork by Shane Sahene
Layout by Christina Sahene
UPC 617026237121
Catalog # PJA-EE-371
2025 band photos by Christina Sahene
Video by Jer Herring
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 


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DUSTIN LYNCH & CHASE RICE TEAM UP FOR RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE SHOW APRIL 22

Adding to his list of headlining iconic venues across the nation, MULTI-PLATINUM star Dustin Lynch today (1/27) announces that he and fellow  MULTI-PLATINUM singer-songwriter Chase Rice are teaming up for a coheadlining show at RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE in Morrison, CO, on April 22. On sale to the general public on Friday (1/30) HERE, Stay Country Club members and Chase Rice Fan Club members will have exclusive first access to purchase presale tickets beginning tomorrow (1/28) at 10 a.m. MT. 
“Red Rocks is such a legendary venue, I couldn’t be more pumped to be back - especially with my buddy Chase Rice joining me this time around,” shares Lynch. “I’m excited to partner with my friends over at Coors Banquet and help in their mission to support the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. This one’s going to be special, see y’all out there!”
Presented by Coors Banquet, a percentage of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). Since 2014, Coors Banquet has donated more than $2 MILLION to the WFF.
With a milestone 10 number ones at country radio, Lynch’s latest single “Easy To Love,” is currently climbing the charts. Recently, the Grand Ole Opry star wrapped 2025 with an appearance on CBS’ The Road, joining Keith Urban as his on-stage partner and co-mentor during the Tulsa, Oklahoma episode. 
Rice’s history of supporting the Wildland Firefighter Foundation together with Coors Banquet dates back several years, with the hitmaker even training alongside firefighters in Idaho as part of his involvement with the Protect Our Protectors campaign in 2022. Musically, Rice’s most recent critically acclaimed album, the independent release ELDORA, arrived in late 2025 as easily the most raw, unguarded expression of his talent to date – fittingly born in the afterglow of an epic show at Red Rocks the last time he played the iconic venue.


Full ticketing details for DUSTIN LYNCH CHASE RICE RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE can be found HERE.

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving 10 numbers ones; four Top 5 albums; MULTI-PLATINUM status with 10 RIAA-certified singles; and tallying over 5 BILLION cumulative global streams. Rolling out new music beginning with the chill summer jam “Easy To Love,” Dustin marked his milestone 10th number one with “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” from his sixth studio album Killed The Cowboy (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville). The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making 2X PLATINUM, six-week number one “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)”—the most-played song at Country radio in 2022, landing at number one on Mediabase and number two on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts—also featured hits number one “Stars Like Confetti” and “Party Mode.” Lynch has headlined packed venues to sold-out crowds like his Killed The Cowboy Tour, in addition to touring with country’s biggest names including Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, and Blake Shelton. Hosting his see-and-be-seen pool parties for the last decade, Lynch marked Wynn Nightlife’s first-ever country music artist residency in Las Vegas with his 2025 club set. Most recently, he expanded his sound with the Club Set Remixes EP—a genre-blending project featuring high-energy dance remixes of his biggest hits by top DJs including MOONLGHT and MC4D. With his latest release, Lynch unveils his first EDM original, “Home To You,” a track with MC4D that carries his unmistakable country undertone into the global dance scene. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.


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ABOUT CHASE RICE:

Few artists have had the enduring impact on country music Chase Rice can claim – and fewer still possess the courage to leave it in the past, and blaze a new trail. A true singer-songwriter with success in both disciplines, Rice’s 15-year career has taken the Florida-born North Carolina native to chart peaks and global stages … but with his eighth studio album, ELDORA, his only destination is the American West. A 10x Platinum artist who burst onto the country scene as a Diamond certified songwriter (“Cruise”), while hits like “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and “Eyes On You” helped Rice post two No. 1’s at Country Radio, igniting a movement through chest-thumping euphoria and bold romantic passion. He sold out international tours and shared stadium billing with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney, before leaving the major label system for good. Now, with full independence and over 3 billion streams to his credit, ELDORA signals Rice’s dedication to the storytelling craft. Written in Colorado and inspired by a hidden mountainside town, the 12-song set is easily the most raw, unguarded expression of Rice’s talent to date – born in the afterglow of an epic show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Working hand-in-hand with co-writer/producer Oscar Charles, Rice adopts the unfiltered, rough-hewn approach of an off-the-grid maverick, both embodying the Western mystique, and boldly going where few of his stature would dare.

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