Progressive Rock Duo DATURA LODGE Release "Mummy", Announce New Album Datura Lodge

DATURA LODGE began in early 2026 and is the result of a musical partnership between Nicky B and “W". Based out of Bergen County, New Jersey, USA, the progressive rock duo produce their own distinctive take on the genre, revealed through the first single "Mummy," featuring keyboards by Adam Holzman. The band's debut self-titled album, Datura Lodge, is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, via ARQUEN Records. 

In their upcoming album, DATURA LODGE explores themes of disillusionment and disassociation. From the start, we hear these themes come through in “Mummy.” Lyrically, “Mummy” encapsulates grief and loss of hope for the future in an age when younger generations have been robbed by the greedy and powerful.

The song develops a dreamy atmosphere turned tense, culminating in a display of power heard in an explosive keyboard solo from Adam Holzman. The dynamic segueing of styles and instrumentals across the track showcases the complex layering of DATURA LODGE's compositions. 

Datura Lodge was produced by DATURA LODGE and Ben Karas. Tracks 1-5 were recorded at Frightbox Recording in Passaic, NJ, while tracks 6-9 were recorded at Frost Gauntlet Recording in Lyndhurst, NJ, all with engineer Ben Karas who mixed the album. The release was mastered by Andy VanDette at Evolve Mastering. The cover artwork for Datura Lodge was created by Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat.

Across the album, DATURA LODGE is joined by Adam Holzman on keyboards and Russell Holzman performing drums, with Ben Karas lending violin to "Stone".

About DATURA LODGE:

DATURA LODGE is the latest musical endeavor from Nicky B and “W". Based out of Bergen County, New Jersey, USA, the duo has been performing music together since their early teens. From taking to stages locally in cover bands to releasing a video performing “Starless” by KING CRIMSON with John Wetton that amassed over 350,000 views on YouTube, the duo brings an array of experiences into their new project. 

Musical inspiration is primarily drawn from legendary progressive rock acts including GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, THE MARS VOLTA, and RUSH. DATURA LODGE strives to inject approachability into their sound while delivering hard-hitting hooks. Taking a bold creative direction, the band incorporates unexpected twists and turns across their tracks.
 
DATURA LODGE's debut self-titled full-length album, Datura Lodge, is set to arrive on October 2, 2026, via ARQUEN Records. 

DATURA LODGE Is:

Nicky B - bass, vocals
“W” - guitar, vocals


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A Killer's Confession Teams Up With DJ/Producer Zardonic for “In Case of Emergency Remix" ft. J Mann

Alternative/nu-metal force A Killer’s Confession has joined forces with internationally acclaimed producer Zardonic for a high-octane reimagining of “In Case Of Emergency (ft JMANN).” The remix brings Zardonic’s signature aggressive drum & bass sound to the track, bridging the raw intensity of modern metal with the pulse and precision of global bass music.  Watch the visualizer below:

The original track joined A Killer’s Confession vocalist Waylon Reavis with fellow former Mushroomhead vocalist JMann, and was the first single from AKC’s early 2025 album Victim 2. 

For A Killer’s Confession, the remix continues the band’s evolution into hybrid soundscapes that blend industrial textures, electronic elements, and emotionally charged songwriting. The track further expands the sonic universe of their ongoing Victim album trilogy, which explores the psychological tension between morality and darkness.

In addition, A Killer’s Confession sets off on their U.S. Tour with Kottonmouth Kings today.  Full dates are: 

May 5 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
May 6 - Denver, CO - HQ
May 8  - West Chicago, IL - WC Social Club
May 9 - Westland, MI - Token Lounge
May 10 - Fort Wayne, IN - Century Music Hall
May 11 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
May 12 - Reading, PA - Nightclub Reverb
May 13 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
May 15 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
May 16 - Lansing, MI - Grewal Hall at 224
May 17 - Cadillac, MI - Venue Event Center
May 19 - Philadelphia, PA - Nikki Lopez
May 20 - Towson, MD - The Recher
May 22 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
May 23 - Knoxville, TN - Open Chord Stage
May 27 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
May 28 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
May 29 - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard
May 30 Dallas, TX AM/FM Diner
June 1 - Roswell, NM - The Liberty, Inc.
June 2 - Albuquerque, NM - Mesa Theater
June 5 - Chesapeake, OH* - tba
* AKC solo

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The Joy Thieves share 'No Anchor' feat. Chris Connelly, teasing 'Apocalypse Pending' album

After Chicago alt-rock outfit The Joy Thieves' boisterous April with the release of ‘The Wrong End of Your Rifle’ and bombastic video from Lumbra Productions, they present the second taste of their full-length album 'Apocalypse Pending', out June 5th via Armalyte Industries. 'No Anchor' doesn’t just make noise, but detonates with intent—leaving scorch marks where complacency used to stand.

‘No Anchor’ examines how increased isolation in our modern world has pushed people towards amorality and an increased sense of hopeless nihilism. Featuring Chris Connelly (Fini Tribe, Revolting Cocks, Ministry, Pigface) on vocals, this song articulates a world slipping free of moral gravity. Longtime mavericks at the edge of collapse, the band captures the zeitgeist with such precision.

While the first track vents our collective fury at a world where corporate giants and billionaires operate with total impunity, this new single shifts the lens toward the resulting decay of the individual, exploring a chilling world where the absence of a moral "anchor" leads to total societal and personal dissolution.

Revolving around musicians-producers Dan Milligan and James Scott (a.k.a. Joy Thieves Productions), The Joy Thieves is a musical supergroup that includes members of Ministry, Stabbing Westward, The Rollins Band, Killing Joke, Pigface, RevCo, PIG, David Bowie, Blue October, Machines of Loving Grace, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, Naked Raygun, Foetus, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Pegboy, Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps and more.

“These days, it seems like people are capable of being pushed or tempted to exist in a state where they are alone. No moral compass. No ethics. No empathy. No forgiveness. No anchor. In a society where guilt seems to be gone, people can act however they want,” says Chris Connelly.

Dan Milligan adds, “When I was writing the music for ‘No Anchor,’ I purposefully used ever-changing, off-kilter guitar riffs that seem to stray farther and farther from the song’s key as it progresses. Because the music never truly repeats, or settles down, it creates the sickening sense that everything is unresolved, and it’s only going to get worse."

Since signing with London alternative-industrial label Armalyte Industries in 2018, The Joy Thieves have delivered 11 critically-acclaimed releases. 'Apocalypse Pending' is the newest addition -- produced, engineered and mixed by Joy Thieves Productions at Populist Recording + Mastering.

Joy Thieves Productions crafts their surprisingly cohesive signature sound from the contributions of its ever-growing 80+ roster of members, drawn from a diverse range of genres, including industrial, rock, punk, darkwave, hip hop and experimental music, they produce a sound created by “all of us, and yet, none of us”. Creating a sound all their own, their music is aggressive, yet precise; confrontational, but refined; and harsh, yet melodic.

This new song cycle began with producer-drummer Dan Milligan re-recording iconic hip hop breakbeats with modern drum sounds. ‘The Wrong End of Your Rifle’ began exactly that way -- with a modern re-imagining of the one of the most famous breakbeats of all time (‘Ashley’s Roachclip’ by The Soul Searchers). This formed the basis upon which the entire track was built.

For a band with members all over the world, The Joy Thieves' music feels very Chicago. Anchored by their love of industrial rock, their music immediately outgrows the restrictions of the genre by stretching into the new realms, creating a sound that both honors the past while pushing its evolution into the future.

As of May 5th, 'No Anchor' is available from digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where ‘The Wrong End of Your Rifle’ can also be found. The 'Apocalypse Pending' album, now available for pre-order, will be released on June 5th

CREDITS
'No Anchor' written by Chris Connelly & Dan Milligan
'The Wrong End of Your Rifle' written by Chris Connelly, Dan Milligan, Derek Christopher, Dee J Nelson
Produced, engineered & mixed by Joy Thieves Productions
at Populist Recording + Mastering, Wheaton, IL
Mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording + Mastering
Add. production by Derek Christopher (Penfield Studios), Mark Pistel (Room 5 Studios), Jeff Harris (JH Studios), Steven Archer (House of Wolves), Dee J Nelson (DJN Music), Jane Jensen (Autozen Music), DJ Darryl Hell (HellLab Studios)
Art direction by Destiny Justic Scott
Original artwork by Charlie Athanas for Burning City

Released via Armalyte Industries

Artist studio photos by Derick Smith
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Maddox Batson Visits Seacrest Studios in Salt Lake City Ahead of 'Live Worldwide Tour' Stop

With his Live Worldwide Tour underway, Warner/Prosper Entertainment’s Maddox Batson visited Seacrest Studios on April 16, 2026. Batson brought acoustic songs to Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital of Salt Lake City in addition to a Q&A session and rounds of mini golf with patients. 
 
Seacrest Studios are fully equipped media studios located directly inside pediatric hospitals. These studios give kids who are receiving medical treatment a fun, creative place to host podcasts, produce videos and interview special guests – all without leaving the hospital.
 
“It was an honor to spend the morning at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. Thank you to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation for giving me the privilege to connect and perform for patients like Piper,” shared Batson. “I was beyond inspired by the determination and joy from the patients, family and entire staff at the hospital. Much appreciation to the child life specialists, doctors and the team at Seacrest for welcoming me.” 
 
“We are always so appreciative to our celebrity partners who are able to come into Seacrest Studios and spend time with patients, with many becoming repeat visitors and friends of RSF,” said Meredith Seacrest Leach, Executive Director & CEO of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “Maddox has quickly become a friend, and we are so grateful that he has continued to make time to visit as he juggles his busy tour schedule."

Batson and Piper play mini golf at Seacrest Studios at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.

About the Ryan Seacrest Foundation:
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a nonprofit organization that brings interactive media studios into pediatric hospitals to help patients find joy during treatment. Founded in 2009, RSF has grown into a national network of 14 Seacrest Studios where patients host podcasts, produce video content, and interview celebrity guests while receiving care.

In 2025, RSF delivered 8,406 hours of live programming and helped patients create 265 original shows, reaching approximately 3.1 million patients and family members. Viewed by hospital partners as a core therapeutic tool, Seacrest Studios play a meaningful role in helping children cope with hospitalization and extended medical care. Through its internship program, RSF also supports almost 50 interns a year, providing students with hands-on experience in broadcast production and empowering the next generation of industry professionals. 

RSF currently has Seacrest Studios at hospitals in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, Miami, Memphis, Orange County, Orlando, Queens (NY), Salt Lake City and Washington D.C.

Visit ryanseacrestfoundation.org for more information. New studios are slated to open in New Orleans at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in early 2027 and in Milwaukee at Children’s Wisconsin in 2028. 

MIRANDA LAMBERT GETS COOKING WITH “CRISCO”

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert launches a bold new chapter on May 15 with the infectious new song, “Crisco,” marking the first release under her newly announced label partnership with MCA. Pre-save / pre-add HERE.
 
Blending classic country soul with a shimmering ‘70s disco glow, “Crisco” delivers a feel-good anthem driven by lush strings, jangly piano keys and an irresistible groove, with Lambert leaning into sonic textures she’s long admired yet never fully explored – until now.
 
“It has so many elements of the country music that I love that I’ve never put on tape,” she shares of the song co-written with Aaron Raitiere, Jesse Frasure and Chill Fellacheck. “There’s a looseness to it, a joy. It feels like dancing in your kitchen with the person you love, spinning old records, not overthinking a thing.”
 
Written with Lambert’s signature playful wink and anchored in vivid, nostalgic imagery, the song nods to timeless classics like “Southern Nights” and “Islands in the Stream,” bridging generations of country music while expanding its boundaries to carve out something entirely fresh. 
 
As Variety declares, Lambert possesses a “groundedness in the classic sounds and attitudes of country music, which is one thing that has helped make her arguably the most valuable figure in the mainstream of the genre since the turn of the century.” With “Crisco,” she further expands her career that has long been defined by authenticity and evolution, opening the door to her next creative phase.

About Miranda Lambert:
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. GRAMMY-nominated single “A Song To Sing” with Chris Stapleton arrived recently as the biggest streaming debut of her career, with Rolling Stone praising its “dreamy disco groove and lovestruck devotion.” Her 10th solo studio album, 2024’s GRAMMY-nominated Postcards from Texas, continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

Lambert has taken those standards to become a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. She is also a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection as well as Idyllwind, her western clothing, accessories and footwear brand at Boot Barn. Her passion for animals inspired the creation of MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit which has raised over $13 million since inception to promote shelter pet adoption, support rescue organizations nationwide, advance spay & neuter and help shelters recover from natural disaster.
 
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Christian Death Announce 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

After almost 50 years, Christian Death are still frightening the very fabric of society. The founding fathers of American goth rock are touring the U.S. next month. Valor Kand and Maitri will lead the Baby Bat Parade across more than 20 U.S. cities. They’ll be joined by Gene Loves Jezebel, Descartes a Kant and Black Season Witch.

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The Baby Bats Parade 2026 U.S. Tour

with Christian Death, Gene Loves Jezebel, Descartes a Kant and Black Season Witch

June 3 - St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag

June 4 - Milwaukee, WI @ X Ray Arcade

June 5 - Madison, WI @ Crucible

June 6 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s

June 7 - Cincinnati, OH @ Woodward Theatre

June 8 - Kansas City, MO @ recordBar

June 9 - Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard

June 10 - Austin, TX @ Come & Take It

June 11 - San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box

June 12 - Dallas, TX @ RBC

June 13 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

June 14 - Atlanta, GA @ Culture Shock

June 16 - Newark, NJ @ QXT

June 18 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater

June 19 - Manchester, NH @ Jewel

June 20 - Pawtucket, RI @ Acruz Events

June 21 - Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club

June 24 - Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

June 25 - Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Hall

June 26 - Akron, OH @ The Vortex

June 26 - Worcester, MA @ Electric Haze

Don’t miss Christian Death in November at this year’s Darker Waves festival!

Christian Death @ Darker Waves Festival

Saturday, November 14 - Huntington Beach, California [TICKETS]

Since signing with Season of Mist, Christian Death have reissued several of their albums, including Only Theatre of Pain and Ashes.

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HEMLOCK Unleashes New Video for “Crooked Smile” Ahead of Pigeonholed Vinyl Re-Release

HEMLOCK and Continental Touring are proud to announce the release of a brand-new official video for “Crooked Smile,” arriving just in time for the long-awaited vinyl re-release of their landmark album Pigeonholed available on vinyl for the first time ever in celebration of its 25-year anniversary.

 

Originally produced in 2001 by Mikey Doling (Snot, Soulfly, Channel Zero) in Malibu, California, “Crooked Smile” has returned with renewed intensity, capturing the raw power and chaos that Hemlock has built their legacy on. To honor the anniversary release, the band made the decision to not only press the album on vinyl for the first time, but to also bring the song to life visually with a new performance-driven video.

 

Filmed and edited by Gearly Beloved Productions, the “Crooked Smile” video pulls footage from two explosive live performances delivering the kind of unfiltered stage energy Hemlock fans know all too well. It’s loud, real, and unapologetic… a celebration of the scars, the survival, and the crooked grin that comes with it.

 

“Crooked Smile” is more than a song, it’s a rally cry for the misfits and the battle-tested. It’s about taking what’s broken, what healed wrong, and turning it into something ferociously alive.

 

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Watch the Official Music Video for “CROOKED SMILE” Below:

With the vinyl release approaching and major tour plans underway, Hemlock is gearing up for a huge year, including U.S. May tour dates followed by a five-week European tour this summer, featuring appearances at major events including:

 

Till-Fest (Leipzig, Germany) w/ Till Lindemann, Ministry, and more

Sticky Fingers (Marktredwitz, Germany) w/ Tankard, Stick To Your Guns, and more

 

Additional European dates (23 more shows) will be announced soon.

“CROOKED SMILE” – CREDITS

Written by:
Music: Hemlock
Lyrics: Chad Smith

Video Filmed & Edited by:
Gearly Beloved Productions

Musicians in Video:
Chad Smith – Lead Vocals / Bass Guitar
Brian Smith – Drums
Jerad Johnson – Guitar
Brandon Wiebke – Guitar

Musicians on Record:
Chad Smith – Lead Vocals / Bass Guitar
Brian Smith – Drums
Mike Johns – Guitar
DJ Kinsley – Guitar


PIGEONHOLED (25-Year Anniversary) – ALBUM CREDITS

Produced by Mikey Doling (Snot, Soulfly, Channel Zero)
All songs by Hemlock & Mikey Doling
Engineered by Donat Kazarinof
Executive Producer: Nick Adler for Nova Ent.
Recorded at BU Haven in Malibu, California

 

HEMLOCK is under New Management with 

Pamela Parks of HEADITY MANAGEMENT

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Tragic Intent Release New Single "Watch Your Six" with Lyric Video via Arson Theory

Metalcore band Tragic Intent have released their latest single "Watch Your Six" along with an official lyric video through Arson Theory. 

 

“Watch Your Six” by Tragic Intent is a hard-hitting track that blends raw intensity with a message rooted in vigilance, loyalty, and survival. Drawing from the phrase commonly used in military and tactical settings—meaning “watch your back”—the song dives into the realities of betrayal, trust, and the constant tension of navigating hostile environments, whether internal or external.

Driven by aggressive instrumentation, pounding rhythms, and sharp, deliberate lyrics, “Watch Your Six” captures the feeling of being under pressure while refusing to break. The track balances chaos and control, pairing relentless energy with moments of reflection that highlight the emotional weight behind the message.

Lyrically, Tragic Intent explores themes of brotherhood and awareness—knowing who stands with you and who doesn’t. It’s a warning and a call to action, urging listeners to stay alert, stay grounded, and protect what matters most.

 

STREAM "Watch Your Six"

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"Watch Your Six" Official Lyric Video Below:

Forged in distortion and driven by raw emotion, this four-piece metalcore outfit emerged from Binghamton in 2024 with a mission to hit harder, sound heavier, and bring energy back to a scene that needed it. Fronted by the volatile and commanding presence of Steak on lead vocals, the band channels chaos and clarity in equal measure—balancing deadly high screams with moments of eerie vulnerability.

On lead guitar, Brandon carves through the noise with blistering solos and razor-sharp precision, while Dustin lays down the rhythmic backbone with crushing, down-tuned riffs that hit like a sledgehammer. Behind the kit, Sean is the engine—unleashing thunderous double kicks and explosive fills that push every track to its breaking point.

Shortly after forming, the band entered the studio with Randy Pasquarella to record their debut EP worth the journey then with Pablo Viveros to record the rest of their discography , capturing their raw intensity while sharpening their sound into something both punishing and polished.

Known for their commanding presence on stage, they don’t just perform—they take over. Every show is a high-energy release, blending aggression with a sense of fun that keeps crowds moving and coming back for more. Their music dives into themes of inner conflict, resilience, and the darker corners of the human experience, but their live shows remind everyone why they fell in love with heavy music in the first place.

 

Upcoming Shows

 

July 17-18 @ New York State Metal Festival in Addison, New York
July 25th @ Montage Music Hall in Rochester, New York w/ DED

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THE ETERNAL Unveil Haunting Animated Video For New Single “Lament For The Hollow” From New Studio Album Obscured Horizons, Arriving On September 18th Via RPM!

With the previously-released Celestial EP laying a powerful foundation, Australian/Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL return with a striking new chapter: an animated lyric video for their brand new single “Lament For The Hollow.” The track offers a first glimpse into their upcoming studio album Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18th via Reigning Phoenix Music!

Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalker and the evocative successor Celestial earlier this year, which was praised by fans and media alike for its melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness and progressive depth, the band now pushes forward with a composition that feels both expansive and deeply personal. First album single “Lament For The Hollow” opens with a grand, sweeping guitar harmony, unfolding into goosebump-inducing melodies and deeply moving vocals.

The accompanying cinematic animated video mirrors the song’s emotional intensity. Set against a stormy, restless high sea, it visually captures the track’s dark yet captivating atmosphere, both destructive and mesmerizing.

Mark Kelson (vocals, guitars) reveals: “Lament for the Hollow really come from a place of confronting that moment when everything you thought was solid - your identity, your direction - starts to fracture. I was exploring the idea of stripping away illusion, of recognising the voices and influences around you that aren’t real or honest, and having the strength to cut them off. Time is the ultimate truth-teller, eventually everything false gets washed away, whether you’re ready for it or not. The recurring imagery of waves and erasure ties into that cleansing force, but it’s not gentle— it’s destructive, almost violent. ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is about facing fear, selfdoubt, and betrayal, and what happens when people allow themselves to be consumed by emptiness or led astray. It’s both a warning and a kind of catharsis. In a way ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is an anthem for the disenchanted, disillusioned and disenfranchised.”

Stream/Download “Lament For The Hollow”: https://theeternal.rpm.link/lamentPR

 Watch the video clip below:

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-AMORPHIS/FLAT EARTH) and Jan Rechberger (drums, AMORPHIS) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN, and ANATHEMA - dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

Further album details and new singles will be unveiled in the weeks ahead. The band's latest EP, Celestial, was released in January through Reigning Phoenix Music and is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition at: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion

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RAVEN, the Legends of NWOBHM and Godfathers of Thrash, Kick Off Leg One of Their European Tour May 13th

RAVEN kicks off the first leg of their European tour on May 13th in Germany. Lead vocalist/bassist John Gallagher has message for all the Raven Lunatics…”Hey! Road tested and firing on all six as they say! After just finishing up a 40 date extremely successful North American run with many sold out shows - we are EXTREMELY excited to return to Europe and deliver the metal goods!!! Always great to see our friends in Benelux & Germany… and to return to Spain and Greece after many years - and our first ever show in Bulgaria!!! We can’t wait!!!”

Ticket info at ravenlunatics.com.

About RAVEN

JOHN GALLAGHER: Lead Vocals, Bass

MIKE HELLER: Drums
MARK GALLAGHER: Guitar, Vocals

RAVEN are that rare thing in music,  true originals – cut these guys with a razor and they will BLEED true heavy metal – a more intense live band does not exist on this planet!

Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne in North East England back in 1974 (yes – 46 YEARS ago!!!) the brothers Gallagher cut their teeth playing the pubs & clubs until solidifying their line up in 1980 with drummer Rob Hunter.

The trio went on to release three of the most influential metal albums of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) inspiring every band of that era and beyond.  Basically,  without Raven you just would not have thrash/speed metal…. after all, the band did give Metallica & Anthrax their first tours!

Following a tumultuous move to the USA, deals with Atlantic Records, indentured servitude and commercialism,  Rob left the band in 1987 to be replaced by drummer extraordinaire Joe Hasselvander, who had made his name in cult doom band Pentagram, Savoy Brown and his own solo projects, adding a new dimension to the band.

In 2001,  guitarist Mark Gallagher was involved in a near fatal accident – but fought his way back from the brink and the band proved they were stronger than ever!  This renewed spirit and attitude was reflected in the title of their 2010 album “WALK THROUGH FIRE” and in the career overview DVD “ROCK UNTIL YOU DROP”.

2014 found the band opening for METALLICA (the band that RAVEN took on their first tour back in 1983) in Sao Paulo in front of 70,000 fans, and completing their finest album to date – ExtermiNation” which was released to universal acclaim from fans & critics alike in 2015!

After a serious heart attack in May 2017 Joe Hasselvander had to unfortunately bow out from the band.

While filling in on a number of shows, drumming phenomenon Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Malignancy) joined forces with the brothers Gallagher to lay waste to stages throughout the latter half of 2017…The chemistry between the three was undeniable – the addition of his prodigious technique & musicality instantly took the band up to a new level.

Following an insane 3 year blur of world touring the next RAVEN opus, “METAL CITY” was released into a pandemic scourged marketplace in September 2020, garnering both critical & popular acclaim as a game changing release for the band songs like “ Top of the mountain “ and the title track highlighted the deadly combination of the bands increasingly iconic songwriting along with Mike Heller’s nuclear propelled percussion excursions.

During the next few years the band delivered the metal goods across the globe .. themed tours covering their “WIPED OUT” and “ ALL FOR ONE” albums were a big success… the band were called on by old tour mates Metallica to help celebrate the life & legacy of Jon & Marsha Zazula (who managed both bands back in the early 80’s) at a tribute concert at the Hard Rock in Ft Lauderdale FL in November 2022.

Following a change of record label from SPV to Silver Lining in 2023; the band released their most searing album yet, the aptly titled “ ALL HELL’S BREAKING LOOSE” receiving universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. The following tour rolled into 2024, celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary as they toured across the globe from the UK to Europe, North America to South America, Singapore, Australia and Japan!

2025 saw the release of the 8 song EP “ CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE” raising the bar on metal mayhem one more time as a gift to the fans while the band work on preparing their next magnum opus!

 
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Mimi Barks Shares "JERICHO" Video — WATCH // U.S. Runs Through This Month

Mimi Barks returns with her brand new single and video "Jericho," the second track to be revealed from her upcoming EP Dreamstate of Fear.
Pre-order it here.

Watch the video below.

Following the release of “Dreamstate of Hell,” which opened the door to a darker and more focused new era, "Jericho" pushes her self-defined "DOOM TRAP" sound even further, colliding alternative metal, industrial weight and modern rock with heavy guitars, dynamic vocals, and a huge, hook-led chorus.

At its core, the track is about inner collapse, transformation and the breaking apart of everything false to make space for something new. The video was filmed in Bordeaux and in the heart of Paris by underground director NineNine99 and Phenix Agency, whose work includes visuals tied to Ho99o9, Boys Noize, Kalash and Gambi.

Mimi Barks says, "What looks like collapse is really release, an undoing of everything that was never truly mine. There's no real enemy unless you choose to become one to yourself. The shift happens when the self remembers itself, when the energy turns inward and transforms. The old world dissolves making space for something unknown. That's where freedom begins. What will you choose? Heaven or Hell?"

From the underground worlds of Berlin and London to her current base in Los Angeles, Mimi Barks has built a sound and identity entirely her own. Rooted in the collision of metal, industrial energy, and trap, her music is emotional, heavy, and unfiltered, while her live shows have already taken her to major stages across the UK and Europe. She is currently on her debut U.S. tour with Little Miss Nasty, and this summer will return to Europe for dates with KING 810 and Wargasm, alongside festival appearances at Vainstream and Till Fest, the festival hosted by Till Lindemann of Rammstein.

Dreamstate of Fear will be released on July 24 via her own imprint DEATHKISS Records and is now available to pre-order on limited edition LP, tape and CD. Pre-order it here.

MIMI BARKS ON TOUR:
WITH LITTLE MISS NASTY: 
5/7—Phoenix, AZ—The Rosetta Room **
5/8—Los Angeles, CA—Roxy Theater **
5/9—San Francisco, CA—DNA **
5/10—San Diego, CA—Music Box **
 
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES: 
6/7—Paris, FR—Nouveau Casino ++
6/9—Stuttgart, DE—Wizemann ++
6/10—Zurich, CH—Plaza ++
6/11—Milan, IT—Legend Club ++
6/13—Wiesbaden, DE—Schlachthof ++
6/15—Dortmund, DE—FZW ++
6/16—Bremen, DE—Tower ++
6/17—Berlin, DE—Lido ++
6/24—Krakow, PL—Nu_Blood Fest
6/25—Bratislava, SK—Pink Whale
6/26—Nuremberg, DE—Z-Bau
6/27—Münster, DE—Vainstream Festival
6/28—Köln, DE—MTC
6/30—Karlsruhe, DE—Stadtmitte xx
7/1—Munich, DE—Backstage xx
7/2—Salzburg, AT—Rockhouse xx
7/3—Leipzig, DE—Till Fest
9/4—Angers, FR—Omega Sound Festival
9/9—Bournemouth, UK—The Bear Cave #
9/10—Swansea, UK—The Bunkhouse #
9/11—Plymouth, UK—The Junction #
9/12—London, UK—Academy 2 #
9/13—Nottingham, UK—Rough Trade #
9/14—Manchester, UK—Star & Garter #
9/15—Glasgow, UK—Garage Attic #
9/16—Newcastle, UK—Zerox #
9/17—Sheffield, UK—Corporation #
9/18—Milton Keynes, UK—Craufurd Arms #
++ w/ WARGASM
xx w/ KING 810
# w/ SWARM6IX

BLACK SPIKES Release New Single, "Revana"

Just back from their tour with INFECTED RAIN, avant-garde quintet BLACK SPIKES release a second single from their upcoming album, Ydos, which will be released on August 28 via Napalm Records. "REVANA" continues the album concept in which every song depicts one of humankind’s vices: A personification of revenge, haunting the Lithuanian breakout band's dark realms with beautiful melodies, "REVANA" adds highly recognizable riffs to the album. Alongside the song, BLACK SPIKES release a cinematic video.

BLACK SPIKES about "REVANA":
"'REVANA' is the name that we've chosen for revenge. Revenge promises closure but often delivers continuation. It keeps the story going instead of ending it. You don't 'get even'—you stay entangled. In the music video, we depict a story inspired by the witch hunts that also reached Lithuania in the 17th century. Women who stood out for their curiosity or who did not easily fit into society were often falsely accused of witchcraft and revenged by death sentence for causing misfortunes in their communities."

Watch the Official Music Video for "REVANA"

Emerging from the shadows are BLACK SPIKES, bringing the darkness right along with them on their new album, Ydos, out August 28. The Lithuanian breakout band's first release with Napalm Records, coming shortly after their nomination at their home country's Grammy-comparable M.A.M.A. Music Awards, deals with the eponymous flaws of humanity, conceptually interwoven with modern progressive metal, serving as a complex mirror for us all.

The depth of its concept is reflected in every note of Ydos, from every heavy riff to every proggy twist. Leaning into electronic music while holding on firmly to their metal roots, the Lithuanian band creates a distinctive sound, alluringly dark and captivatingly heavy. BLACK SPIKES venture into gloominess, filling the void with spine-tingling philosophical thoughts and posing as Janus-faced companions on a fateful journey into the self in which every step should be taken with caution because a trap just might snap…
 

BLACK SPIKES about Ydos:
"Ydos is a conceptual album — a dark fairytale about human vices. The idea was there from the very beginning and guided the entire songwriting process. Each vice has its own name and story, and many songs will be brought to life through music videos where these vices take shape. It was our first time creating a conceptual album, and we really enjoyed starting with an idea and expressing it through music."

Get Your Copy Of Ydos NOW!

Photo Credit:  Lunaria (Augustina Miknevičiūtė)

BLACK SPIKES ARE:
Agni — Vocals
Yaga — Guitar, Electronic elements
Mazvis — Guitar
Sime — Bass Guitar
Titas — Drums

The Noise Who Runs counts down to 'Re: GenX' album, previewing 'Just The English Way' & ‘Commercial Road’

In the home-stretch towards releasing the new 'Re: GenX' album, alternative-electronic artist The Noise Who Runs shares 'Just The English Way', a sharp, darkly witty slice of alternative electronic commentary on English identity, exposing how politeness and tradition can mask deeper social and political fractures.
It turns cultural understatement into critique, capturing a nation caught between quiet pride, denial, and the pressure for change.

Mixed and mastered by Colin C at The Cell Studio, 'Re: GenX documents a civilization caught in a downward spiral. Framing systemic greed, perpetual warfare, and the erosion of human dignity as the foundational mechanics of a world engineered for its own ruin, this album assesses society fueled by the interests of the elite, leaving behind a singular, urgent uncertainty.

The Noise Who Runs is songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ian Pickering of Sneaker Pimps - also known for his work with Front Line Assembly. Native to Hartlepool in the north-east of England, Pickering co-authored Sneaker Pimps hits 'Spin Spin Sugar', '6 Underground' and 'Tesko Suicide'. After relocating to Lille, France in 2018, he launched this project, debuting the ‘Preteretrospective’ album in 2023, followed by the ‘Come and Join the Beautiful Army’ EP the next year, both receiving rave reviews and airplay in more than 60 countries.

Across the record, exhaustion, outrage, and repetition form a recurring loop. Political failure, cultural denial, and performative morality are examined not as abstract forces, but as habits — things learned, tolerated, and repeated. The album resists slogans and solutions, instead holding up a mirror to complicity, comfort, and collapse. Re: Gen X doesn’t ask to be forgiven; it asks to be examined — and leaves open the question of whether awareness, this time, will finally lead to action.

“Everything after 'Come and Join the Beautiful Army' desperately wanted to be simpler and more direct. All the songs were half-finished demos, and I finally treated myself to a half-decent electric guitar. Just playing along to try it out, the guitar found its way into the songs and gave them a bit of impetus — "I Think I'm a Psychopath and "This Song Sucks" clicked first, then "The Summer Talking" and "Bang Bang" followed naturally. I wanted the whole record to feel more immediate: shorter songs, more traditional shapes, and lyrics that were leaner, more precise, and less overthought," says Ian Pickering.

“It all really took shape lyrically after the summer of 2024 and the riots the summer Starmer came to power, and against the backdrop of a looming Trump 2.0 presidency. I chose to wait and record the vocals back home in Teesside as it felt right to put my voice in the place that made me. I went back to Hartlepool while visiting my mum in January 2025, and that sharpened everything — it felt like watching the consequences arrive years late, but fully formed. You can sense that sharpness in the vocals."

CREDITS
Music & lyrics written by Ian Pickering
Performed by The Noise Who Runs
Recorded, engineered & produced by The Noise Who Runs
Additional production by Colin Cameron at The Cell Studios
Mixed & mastered by Colin C. at The Cell Studio 
Video by Ian Pickering
Cover artwork and layout by Ian Pickering
Artist photos by Lucie Logier 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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ANNIHILUS MUNDI Release "A Hedgehog’s Dilemma" With An Animated Music Video

Progressive extreme metal project ANNIHILUS MUNDI have unveiled their next single, "A Hedgehog's Dilemma". Accompanied by an animated music video, the track provides a further insight into the band's forthcoming sophomore album, The Dead Sea Scrolls. 

"A Hedgehog's Dilemma" takes its name from the metaphor coined by German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and shares the title with an episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion. For Schopenhauer, the inability for hedgehogs to cuddle for warmth without causing each other harm mirrors how individual humans crave intimacy but their own 'spines' (trauma, anxieties etc.,) can cause damage in relationships. The song is centered around the protagonist from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Shinji, and the impacts of his social masking that is used as a defensive mechanism. 

"'A Hedgehog’s Dilemma' is the most deliberately composed song on the album." Composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant shares. "Since Shinji is a cello player who often finds solace in classical music, the song is composed in the (mostly) historically accurate form of a classical sonata and features an orchestra melody reminiscent of romantic era composers like Tchaikovsky in the place of a traditional chorus." Compared with the first single release, "Absolute Terror", "A Hedgehog’s Dilemma takes far more risks with its structure and firmly points the album in a much more progressive and artistic direction."

Musically, ANNIHILUS MUNDI fuse an amalgamation of styles to produce a deeply emotive and dynamic sonic impact in "A Hedgehog's Dilemma". The brutality of ferocious death metal rhythms marries seamlessly with the uplifting melodies incorporated across orchestral arrangements and vocal lines. Segueing between symphonic textures from the orchestral strings to the deafening distortion of guitars and harsh vocals, the intense layers combine to form a highly energizing and compelling track. 

The Dead Sea Scrolls explores the personal lived experiences of composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant. In a fusion of genres and artforms, ANNIHILUS MUNDI presents the central concepts through the lens of Hideaki Anno’s notorious 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and its subsequent 1997 film The End of Evangelion. 

"A Hedgehog's Dilemma" was produced, mixed and mastered, and engineered by Daniel Saillant at Wailing Pines Productions.

About ANNIHILUS MUNDI

Formed in 2018, ANNIHILUS MUNDI is the creation of Daniel Saillant, blending elements of death metal, shoegaze, and progressive rock. His 2019 debut album Grief and subsequent releases have positioned him as a distinctive voice in the underground metal scene. Inspired by bands such as CYNIC, DEAFHEAVEN, and DREAM THEATER, Saillant continues to push musical boundaries, combining harsh and clean vocals, complex guitar arrangements, and introspective lyrics.

Punk Duo THE MEFFS Reveal New Single "Disorder (Wake Up)" + Official Video

Today, Essex-based punk duo THE MEFFS has unveiled their searing new single, “Disorder (Wake Up),” the second glimpse of their second album ‘Business,’ out on September 11th via FLG. 

The band comments on the new track:

"We should be angry that we live in a world where people need to seek asylum, not angry at the people seeking asylum. The establishment want to cause division, they want us to argue between ourselves, because it takes eyes off of them. People are fighting for their rights and their lives, they're being displaced, and it's fu*king tragic, yet the narrative is that it's those people's fault that you can't get a job or afford fuel. Wake up. We're not the enemy, and nor are you."

Watch the Video Featuring Frank Turner, Itchy, Bad Cop Bad Cop and Booze & Glory, for "Disorder (Wake Up)"

Despite a whirlwind 2025, which included supports with The Sex Pistols, The Undertones, selling out headline shows across the UK and Europe, Glastonbury, 2000trees, and Download Festival, Lily (guitar and vocals) and Lewis (drums) somehow managed to find the time to write and record 11 tracks of their most politically charged, hard-hitting music to date.

With producer Dan Weller at the helm, 'Business' is a modern punk classic. Fan favourites like "So Modern (Keep Up)" are captured with all the energy and scuzziness from the band's live show, and title track "Business" goes hard, taking aim at the challenges found within today's music industry.

There is no shortage of fast-paced moments; "Love To Lose" is the ideal hype song, while "Fight" crams minutes of energy into one thirty-second burst. Other highlights include "Disorder (Wake Up)" - a commentary on the world as we know it; or "Like Gravity," a journey of self-deprecation. On 'Business,' THE MEFFS prove they are not a band to be pigeonholed.

Since exploding onto the UK scene, THE MEFFS have built up a reputation as purveyors of frantic punk rock and an absolute must-see live sensation. A hugely impressive DIY outfit, they have already supported Alice Cooper, Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park, Bearded Theory, Beautiful Days festival, and The Damned. The duo are also Music Venue Trust patrons and longtime supporters of grassroots venues.

'Business' will only see the band deliver their values to an ever-increasing circle - an unashamedly powerful record, political and astute, and begging to be played loud.

The new single follows the news of THE MEFFS' support for Joan Jett And The Blackhearts on their first UK headline tour in 16 years. The dates are as follows:

July 2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy

July 4 – Manchester, Academy

July 5 – Leeds, O2 Academy

July 7 – Wolverhampton, University Of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall

July 8 – London, British Airways ARC

Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates

Headline & Festival Dates:

May 23 - Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg

May 30 - London, GB @ O2 Academy Islington

June 4 - Norwich, GB @ The LCR

June 6 - Manchester, GB @ North West Calling Manchester Academy

June 11 - Southampton, GB @ The Brook

June 13 - Penmarc'h, FR @ God Save The Kouign  Stade municipal

July 3 - Arendal, Norway @ LøddePønk Wakestock Festival

July 18 - Bôle, Switzerland @ ParaBôle Festival

July 31 - Hamburg, DE @ Docks Club

Aug 1 - Hannover, DE @ Fährmannsfest

Aug 5 - Blackpool, GB @ Bootleg Social

Aug 11 - Tolmin, Slovenia @ Punk Rock Holiday

Aug 21 - Bodø, Norway @ Parkenfestivalen

Aug 22 - Trondheim, Norway @ Pstereo Festival  

Sept 5 - Torquay, GB @ The Foundry Burn It Down

Oct 3 Newcastle upon Tyne, GB @ North East Calling Northumbria University

Oct 10 - La Boissière-de-Montaigu, FR @ Cretin Hop Festival

Oct 16 - Köln, DE @ Live Music Hall

Oct 17 - Masstricht, NL @ Muziekgieterij

Oct 20 - Holmfirth, UK @ The Picturedome

Oct 22 - Belfast, UK @ Mandela Hall

Oct 23 - Dublin, IE @ Vicar Street

Oct 24 - Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom

Oct 29 - York, UK @ York Barbican

Oct 30 - Llandudno, UK @ Venue

Nov 8 - Rostock, DE @ M.A.U.

Nov 19 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City

Nov 20 - Bristol, UK @ The Prospect Building

THE MEFFS are:

Lily Hopkins (vocals/guitar)

Lewis Copsey (drums/backing vocals)

Rising Insane Announce New Album "DEATHRACE" + Unveil Video for Title Track

Following the massive success of their latest single "Good Enough" (Feat. CASKETS), which surpassed 1 million streams in record time, German metalcore outfit Rising Insane are keeping the momentum alive. Today, the band officially announces the brand-new studio album, DEATHRACE, set for release on August 21 via Long Branch Records.

Since their debut, Rising Insane have evolved from a fierce independent quintet into a global heavy-hitter, amassing millions of streams across their previous catalog. Their journey to the top has been defined by elite company, having shared stages with genre icons like Papa Roach, Of Mice & Men, and Stray From the Path, transforming them into an unstoppable live force.

This momentum is now reaching a fever pitch with their upcoming album, DEATHRACE. The record includes the standout track "Good Enough" (Feat. CASKETS), alongside the dark and mature "Error" (Feat. Steven Jones of Bleed From Within). Fans can also look forward to explosive new collaborations on the album with ACCVSED and David Schneider (The Butcher Sisters).

DEATHRACE marks the band's most radical chapter yet, stripping away polished refinement in favor of raw power and primal riffs. It is a limit-breaking statement that finally pushes their sound to the absolute limit — Rising Insane have never stood still, but now they are finally flooring it.

Alongside the album announcement, Rising Insane have also unveiled the high-octane title track. "With DEATHRACE, we realized very early on that we hadn't just written a single for the album, but also the title track," the band shares. "For one thing, the track has that energy we feel when we're on stage celebrating with the crowd. On the other hand, the song describes the state of the world pretty accurately; alongside anger and despair, there's also a call to stick together in these times."

Pre-order the new album + stream the single here.

RISING INSANE ARE:
Aaron Steineker — Vocals
Sven Polizuk — Guitar
Ulf Hedenkamp — Bass
Florian Köchy — Guitar
Robert Kühling — Drums

ADHD MAKES DEBUT AT STAGECOACH’S “DIPLO’S HONKYTONK STAGE”

Sunday marked the conclusion of Stagecoach and the third consecutive weekend of festivals in Indio. Despite the long run of events, the standing-room-only crowd at “Diplo’s Honkytonk Stage” was a testament to the broad appeal of new DJ duo, ADHD. The hour-long performance that kicked-off with their own mix of “Thinkin’ Bout Me” highlighted the unique sensibilities of Nashville-based songwriters Ashley Gorley and Jesse Frasure, imparting a sense that their hit-filled set could have easily fit any night of the festival circuit.
 
For the two hitmakers who’ve charted new territory sonically their entire careers, this DJing duo is a way to get back to their roots while revisiting and reimagining mixes across their vast songwriting catalogs.
 
“That might have been the most fun I’ve ever had in 25 years in the music business,” Frasure shares, still on a high from Sunday’s debut. “Super grateful to be able to take our concept of a DJ set predominantly filled with hits we’ve written and debut it for the perfect EDM and Country loving crowd in Diplo’s Honkytonk at Stagecoach.
 
“I think the crowd appreciated hearing original remixes of songs they loved from the songwriters themselves because we saw an overflowing tent dancing to a DJ duo they’ve never heard of,” Frasure continues. “Big thanks to The Neal Agency and Golden Voice for taking a chance on our vision. We can’t wait for the next one!”
 
“Our love for music each began with DJing, so it’s a full circle moment to be able to remix and play the crowd new versions of the hits we’ve written,” Gorley reflects. “It’s been fun to shake things up, to challenge and fuel our creativity in a new way outside of the writing room. The energy in the tent was incredible and we had a blast. Thank you to all the fans who showed up!”
 
ADHD was born in 2018 when Gorley and Frasure were on the road together for Thomas Rhett’s Life Changes Tour and DJed before the country singer went on stage. They went on to perform at parties and open for artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and other country tours, before officially signing with The Neal Agency for representation.
 
As individual composers, Gorley and Frasure have been recognized by the Recording Academy with multiple nominations and have won ACM, CMA, ASCAP and BMI awards. Gorley was recently inducted into the National Songwriters Hall of Fame. Follow along online at @adhd_officialDJs.

Photo Credit: Demian Becerra

LAINEY WILSON HEADLINES STAGECOACH

6x ACM, 12x CMA and Grammy Award-winner Lainey Wilson headlined Stagecoach this past weekend with an electric set featuring special guests Little Big Town and Riley Green. Of the performance, Billboard praised, “Wilson gave off true headliner energy…[her] vocals were strong and commanding, while her effervescent charisma was on full display,” while the Los Angeles Times called it “a tight, punchy showcase of the riff-heavy country-rock that’s made her one of Nashville’s biggest stars.”

In celebration of the milestone, Wilson will release a new EP, Lainey Wilson (Amazon Music presents: Live from Stagecoach 2026), this Friday, May 1, with six tracks from her set: “Can’t Sit Still,” “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” “Good Horses,” “Road Runner,” “Things A Man Oughta Know” and “Watermelon Moonshine.” Pre-order/pre-save HERE.  

The Stagecoach performance continues a non-stop year for Wilson, who is the subject of a new in-depth Netflix documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool (watch HERE), recently collaborated with Miley Cyrus for a new version of Cyrus’ song, “Younger You,” and is nominated for seven awards at the upcoming ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year (following two consecutive wins in the category), Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo,” as artist and songwriter), Single of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”), Music Event of the Year (“Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert) and Visual Media of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”). 

Wilson recently made her film acting debut in Universal’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, was selected as one of USA Today’s 2026 Women of the Year, featured on the cover of People Magazine and released her new song, “Can’t Sit Still.” Written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Aslan Freeman and Dallas Wilson, “Can’t Sit Still” is a snapshot of Wilson’s life as an unstoppable global superstar. Continuing to receive widespread attention, Billboard calls it “a rollicking stomp of a song where the frenetic music perfectly matches the driving lyrics,” while iHeartRadio declares, “[it] captures Wilson’s free-spirited, yet driven and hard-working character.”

“The reigning current standard-bearer for women in country” (Variety), Wilson hosted the 59th CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991) last fall, where she also won three awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (Whirlwind). She also released the deluxe version of her acclaimed album, Whirlwind, in August, which features five additional tracks, including her #1 single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.”

The Grand Ole Opry member is a prolific, sought-after songwriter, who has scored nine #1 hits including “4x4xU,” “Wildflowers And Wild Horses,” the 3x PLATINUM certified “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 4x PLATINUM Certified “Heart Like A Truck,” in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, made her acting debut in Paramount’s hit television series, “Yellowstone,” and recently launched her fifth collection with Wrangler, as well as her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection). 

Photo Credit: Erick Frost

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

May 1—New Orleans, LA—New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 23—Nashville, TN—Nissan Stadium*
June 13—Tampa, FL—Raymond James Stadium*
June 20—Charlotte, NC—Bank of America Stadium*
June 28—Calgary, AB—Country Thunder Alberta
July 10—Chicago, IL—Windy City Smokeout
July 12—Craven, SK—Country Thunder Saskatchewan
August 1—Cincinnati, OH—Paycor Stadium*
August 6—Detroit Lakes, MN—WE Fest
August 7—Oshkosh, WI—Xroads41
August 8—Detroit, MI—Ford Field*
August 9—Canton, OH—Concert for Legends
August 12—Sturgis, SD—The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
August 15—Springfield, IL—Illinois State Fair
August 16—Des Moines, IA—Iowa State Fair
August 21—Atlanta, GA—Mercedes-Benz Stadium*
October 2—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling Festival
*with Chris Stapleton

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ROMAN CANDLE Drop Music Video For "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room"

The long wait ended last Friday as Las Vegas sonic auteurs, Roman Candle released their highly anticipated debut album, Unadulterated, via Sumerian Records. A 12-track collection of pure, unbridled fury delivered with ferocious, pinpoint emotional precision, Unadulterated arrived on a wave of critical and fan acclaim, cementing the band as one of the most vital and exciting new prospects in the realm of heavy music. Fans can stream Unadulterated HERE.

Highlighting the release of their debut full-length, Roman Candle have today dropped the official music video for focus track "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room". Fans can watch the video for "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room" Below:

Seven previous singles across seven months previewed what Roman Candle have been building towards on the album: twelve tracks that move through misogyny and survival, OCD and religious guilt, industry disillusionment, obsession and retribution. Each track is its own complete statement. Together they make a record that truly reflects its title. Speaking on the release of Roman Candle's long-awaited debut album, vocalist Piper Ferrari shares

 “Putting out Unadulterated feels like finally saying something we’ve been circling for a long time, but never this plainly. There’s no distance on this record as it’s all instinct, all nerve. We wanted it to feel immediate and unfiltered, like you’re hearing us figure ourselves out in real time. For a debut, it felt important not to hide behind anything and to let it be messy, loud, vulnerable, and exactly what it is.”

Unadulterated closes on "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room." The track is an unravelling of the need to occupy someone's mind even in absence. It opens as worship and ends as something far less forgiving. "Consider me even though I fucking hate you" a scathing declaration of simultaneous devotion and contempt. Watch the official video by clicking the thumbnail below.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

GRAIN OF PAIN Share New Lyric Video for "If Morning Never Comes"; "Behind Us All" Vinyl Out Now! ​

"Behind Us All", the second studio album by Finnish doom metal act GRAIN OF PAIN has been released in March via Noble Demon. Production of the Vinyl version took a bit longer than expected but is now available as well finally! Orders - along with the Digipak CD - are available for purchase at
THIS LOCATION

To mark the occasion, the band has unveiled a stunning animated lyric video for the track "If Morning Never Comes" feat. Kirsten Jørgensen, which you can watch Below.

With their latest album "Behind Us All", GRAIN OF PAIN takes their signature blend of doom and death metal to new emotional depths. Combining crushing heaviness with melodic intensity and a dark, immersive atmosphere, the album showcases a refined and powerful sound that resonates long after the final note fades.

Hailing from Finland, GRAIN OF PAIN is driven by Timo Solonen, who is responsible for songwriting, guitars, and vocals. On bass and clean vocals, Lars Eikind (Before The Dawn) adds a distinct melodic dimension to the band’s sound, further elevating the dynamic range of the compositions.

The album also features renowned musicians Juho Räihä (guitars, additional screams) and Juuso Raatikainen (drums), both known for their work with Swallow the Sun.

"Behind Us All" was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, ensuring a cohesive and powerful sonic experience throughout.

Following their signing with German metal label Noble Demon in 2024 for their debut album "The Moon Lights The Way", GRAIN OF PAIN now raises the stakes with their sophomore full-length release. "Behind Us All" stands as a testament to the band’s evolution, delivering a deeply atmospheric and emotionally charged listening experience.

"Behind Us All" is out now via Noble Demon and available for purchase HERE.

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