FLESHCRAWL Release Video For "Chapel of Guts" Alongside New Album 'Epitome of Carnage'

FLESHCRAWL unveil a torrent of ferocious bloodshed, chaos and power in their tenth studio album, Epitome of Carnage, out now via Distortion Music Group (DMG) - Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Accompanying the full length release is a rampage of gloom in the new music video for "Chapel of Guts".

On "Chapel of Guts" FLESHCRAWL share, "with 'Chapel of Guts' we wanted to showcase the full spectrum of our sound. This track stands out from our more classic Swedish Death Metal tracks, making it the perfect contrast to the other singles and the album as a whole. It's a short break from the more straight-forward tracks, offering a more dark contrast."

"It digs a bit deeper into the Fleshcrawl roots, combining heavy, doomy passages with intense blast beats and a lot of dynamics. It captures that darker atmosphere we wanted to have on the record. It is Death Metal with a room to breathe and then to choke."

On the writing process the band explain, "We didn't force it into a specific direction; we just let the track develop its own flow and energy during the writing process."

A foreboding darkness awaits in "Chapel of Guts". A haunting, enveloping atmosphere swells and hurriedly subsides as the pace increases and intensity rises. As the heaviness ebbs and flows through chaos, it's ferocious brutality leaves nothing in its wake. 

Watch "Chapel of Guts" Bellow:

The long-awaited Epitome of Carnage is constructed on the foundation of an expansive career. FLESHCRAWL remain devoted to the death metal genre despite having encountered loss and change along the way. As the tenth full-length release, the new album stands as testament to FLESHCRAWL's unwavering creativity and drive. Arriving seven years after 2019's Into the Catacombs of Flesh, Epitome of Carnage reveals a renewed vigor and power that bleeds through the track list. 

Contained within Epitome of Carnage are twelve vicious onslaughts that showcase FLESHCRAWL's unimpeded speed and power. Materializing alongside demonstrations of inescapable heaviness, explosive riffs, and melodic touches amongst the shadows, they leave behind no survivors. 

FLESHCRAWL is: 
Bastian Herzog - Drums, Vocals
Manu Markowski - Bass
Apu Justin Reisch - Guitars
Christian Kalbrecht - Guitars
Borisz Sarafutgyinov - Vocals

FLESHCRAWL Online:
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Spotify 
Apple Music

BLOODHUNTER Release New Album 'Sons Of The Abandoned'

Spanish melodic death metal powerhouse BLOODHUNTER have officially released their brand-new studio album “Sons Of The Abandoned” via ROAR - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.  

Marking this milestone, the band are not only kicking off a run of Spanish live dates alongside CRYPTA , but are also premiering a brand-new music video for “Masters Of Deceive”, one of the album’s most dynamic and emotionally charged tracks. 

Guitarist Dani Arcos comments: "This song is insane. We mixed guttural and melodic vocals, slow and melodic choruses with the most extreme riffs on the album... and there's even a recorded piano that you only realize has been there the whole time at the end of the song."

Vocalist Diva Satánica adds: "This song includes my very first clean backing vocals in BLOODHUNTER. I really wanted to give it a try because it represented the eternal disappointment of people trying to pull out from me a different version of myself but which I didn’t really feel identified with as a vocalist. This song speaks about toxic environments and how hard is to step out from there to follow your own path. It was the first song that we wrote for this album: it goes from a very dramatic chorus to the most enraged verses, to represent the complex dynamics in a relationship."

Formed in Galicia, BLOODHUNTER have steadily carved their name into the international extreme metal scene through relentless touring, uncompromising sound and a clear artistic vision. Fronted by Diva Satanica, the band blends extreme metal aggression with melodic depth, groove and narrative ambition, forging a sound that is both ferocious and emotionally charged. 

Since their inception, BLOODHUNTER have stood out for their conceptual approach and strong identity. Their music has always balanced brutality with atmosphere, drawing from themes such as ancient civilizations, power, human conflict and transcendence. Over the years, the band has evolved naturally, refining their songwriting and pushing beyond genre boundaries without losing their aggressive core.

“Sons Of The Abandoned”, produced by Tue Madsen, marks a turning point in BLOODHUNTER’s career. It is their most personal and honest album so far, shifting the focus inward to explore identity, vulnerability, personal struggle and the cost of pursuing one’s own path. For the first time, the lyrics speak directly from the heart, addressing inner demons, toxic environments, generational disconnection and the feeling of being lost in a world driven by individuality and superficial values. Musically, the album expands the band’s palette. Crushing riffs coexist with elegant grooves and striking melodic passages, while sharp contrasts define the songwriting: rage against beauty, speed against atmosphere, darkness against clarity.

With “Sons Of The Abandoned”, BLOODHUNTER solidify themselves as a band unafraid to evolve, challenge expectations and expose their own scars. This is not just another extreme metal album, it is a statement of identity, resistance and survival in a world that constantly demands compromise.

Order “Sons Of The Abandoned” HERE:
http://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sonsPR

BLOODHUNTER Live, with CRYPTA:
June 12 - Madrid @ Revi Live
June 14 - Mos @ Sala Rebullón
June 15 - Vitoria @ Urban Rock Concept
June 16 - Valencia @ Sala Rock City
June 17 - Badalona @ Sala Estraperlo

For More Info Visit: 
Official Site: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sitePR
Facebook: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/facebookPR
Instagram: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/instagramPR
X: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/twitterPR
TikTok: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/tiktokPR
Spotify: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/spotifyPR
Apple Music: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/applePR
 
BLOODHUNTER is:
Diva Satánica – Vocals 
Dani Arcos – Guitar
G. Starless – Guitar 
Adrián Perales – Drums 
Fabián Tejeda – Bass

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Doomcrusher Drops New Song

With "Forsaker," Doomcrusher unleash a relentless metalcore assault that cuts straight to the core of betrayal, self-destruction, and personal rebirth. The latest single from the German heavy music supergroup is an uncompromising statement of resilience, transforming inner turmoil and emotional scars into a devastating display of modern Metalcore aggression. Featuring members of renowned German acts Any Given Day, Rage, and Betontod, Doomcrusher combine decades of collective experience with a fresh and uncompromising vision. Since their formation, the band has quickly gained momentum within the heavy music scene, amassing more than 2 million streams across digital platforms and establishing themselves as one of the most promising new forces in modern metalcore.

At its core, "Forsaker" is a song about breaking free. It captures the painful realization that some people, relationships, and even parts of ourselves can become toxic enough to hold us captive. Through brutally honest lyrics, the track explores the feeling of being trapped in an endless cycle of self-doubt, chasing shadows while becoming a slave to your own thoughts. What begins as a desperate search for clarity gradually evolves into a declaration of independence, culminating in the track's defining message: Cutting out everything that stands in the way of growth and survival. Musically, "Forsaker" showcases Doomcrusher at their most explosive. Haunting spoken-word passages create an atmosphere of unease before giving way to savage screams, crushing breakdowns, thunderous drums, and razor-sharp riffing. The band's ability to seamlessly blend raw emotion with technical precision results in a track that is as punishing as it is memorable. Every breakdown lands with devastating impact, while intricate guitar work and dynamic songwriting elevate the song beyond pure aggression. Thematically, "Forsaker" represents the moment of reclaiming control. It is about finding the strength to walk away from manipulation, betrayal, and self-destructive patterns. The song does not offer comfort or easy answers—instead, it embraces confrontation, forcing listeners to face their demons head-on and emerge stronger on the other side.

Doomcrusher continue to push their sound forward while remaining firmly rooted in the intensity and authenticity that define them. With "Forsaker," the band delivers one of its most powerful statements to date: A crushing anthem of liberation, determination, and the courage to become your own savior. For fans of Fit For A King, Currents, August Burns Red, Bleed From Within, and As I Lay Dying, "Forsaker" is a devastating soundtrack for anyone who has ever had to sever toxic ties in order to survive.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Revnoir Drops New Song

French modern metal force REVNOIR return with their most ambitious release to date: "Alchemised" (Feat. Carpenter Brut), an explosive new single that fuses crushing metalcore, industrial intensity, and an unforgettable chorus destined to stay lodged in listeners' minds long after the final note fades. Elevated by a highly anticipated feature from internationally acclaimed synthwave and dark electronic pioneer Carpenter Brut, "Alchemised" blurs the boundaries between metal, industrial music, and cinematic storytelling. Massive riffs collide with pulsating electronic textures, fractured rhythms, and hypnotic melodies, creating a track that feels equally at home on festival main stages and in neon-lit underground clubs.

Lyrically, "Alchemised" explores obsession, temptation, and transformation. Set against a venomous backdrop of desire and destruction, the song follows two souls caught in a toxic chemistry they cannot escape, drawn together by their flaws, their sins, and their inevitable downfall. REVNOIR channel this emotional chaos into a cathartic anthem, balancing raw aggression with haunting vulnerability. The release is accompanied by a cinematic music video that expands the song's dark universe through striking visuals, immersive storytelling, and a dystopian aesthetic that perfectly mirrors the track's intoxicating atmosphere.

Over the past years, REVNOIR have established themselves as one of the most exciting new names in modern heavy music. The band has amassed a rapidly growing international audience through their unique blend of contemporary metalcore, alternative influences, and cinematic production, earning millions of streams across digital platforms while building a reputation for visually captivating releases and powerful live performances. With Carpenter Brut adding his unmistakable signature to the track, "Alchemised" marks a bold new chapter for REVNOIR. The collaboration unites two boundary-pushing artists from different corners of the heavy and electronic music worlds, resulting in a song that is as addictive as it is devastating. Dark, seductive, and impossible to ignore, "Alchemised" is REVNOIR at their most fearless, a towering collision of metalcore aggression, industrial energy, and cinematic grandeur.

REVNOIR LIVE:
2026:
06/12 — Leeuwarden, FR — Into The Grave Festival
06/21 — Clisson, FR — Hellfest
07/03 — Colombier, CH — Planer Fest
07/26 — Insming, FR — MozHell Open Air
07/30 — Le Garric, FR — Xtreme Fest
08/07 — Cercoux, FR — Festival 666
08/14 — Carhaix, FR — Motocultor Festival
08/22 — Château-Gontier, FR — V and B Fest'
10/03 — Sèvremoine, FR — Mauges Pit Fest
10/16 — Fontenay-sous-Bois, FR — Festival de Marne
10/24 — Chênée, BE — La Guerre des Gaules

2027:
02/04 — Villeurbanne, FR — Transbordeur
02/05 — Strasbourg, FR — La Laiterie
02/06 — Wasquehal, FR — The Black Lab
02/07 — Bruxelles, BE — Le Botanique
02/10 — Lorient, FR — Hydrophone
02/11 — Nantes, FR — Le Ferrailleur
02/12 — Bordeaux, FR — Rock School Barbey
02/13 — Toulouse, FR — Le Rex
02/18 — Reims, FR — La Cartonnerie
02/19 — Rouen, FR — Le 106
02/20 — Paris, FR — Alhambra

Roux & Ruin Welcomes FaceLift to Roster + Band Shares "Stone Cold Stunner"

Roux & Ruin Records is proud to welcome FaceLift to the label's growing roster. 
 

In honor of the new partnership, the band shares the new single "Stone Cold Stunner." Listen below.

The Las Vegas two-piece — David Tomlin on vocals and Tommy Bradley handling everything else — brings a sound that hits hard and doesn't let up. Their music sits at the intersection of anthemic and aggressive, and the result is unmistakably their own.

"When we found FaceLift, the decision to sign them was immediate. The kind of band you find once. We weren't about to let that slip," says the label's Adrianne Perrodin.

Stay tuned for more to come.

Fit For a King Share New Song "Blood Pact" Ahead of Summer Tour With Motionless In White

FIT FOR A KING  — Ryan Kirby, vocals; Bobby Lynge, guitar; Daniel Gailey, guitar; Trey Celaya, drums; and Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary — bass/vocals — dropped their eighth album Lonely God last summer via Solid State Records. Get it here. 

The band returns today with new music in the form of the standalone song "Blood Pact." It's full of piss, phglem, and palpable rage — just as fans like it.

Watch the visualizer and listen below.

"'Blood Pact' is a song that, unfortunately, has become more relevant as time goes on," explains Kirby. "It's about how the decisions of people in power affect the rest of us. And how as a human race, we face the reality of destruction, even when it's not the majority making the decision."

The song arrives ahead of FFAK's summer tour with Motionless in White, which kicks off July 14 and runs through August 15.

FFAK will remain on the road through 2026 and into 2027. The band will embark on a headline run of Latin America in October and then head to Australia with Beartooth in January. All dates are here. [[ADD LINK]]

FIT FOR A KING ON TOUR:
WITH MOTIONLESS IN WHITE:
7/14 — Bridgeport, CT — Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
7/16 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion
7/18 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
7/21 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
7/22 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/24 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
7/25 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 
7/26 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater
7/28 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater
7/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
7/31 — Los Angeles, CA — The Kia Forum
8/1 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre
8/4 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds
8/5 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
8/7 — Sandy, UT — Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field
8/9 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8/11 — Oklahoma City, OK — Zoo Amphitheatre
8/12 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
8/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
8/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

Dirty Heads Release "7 Seas" Album + Share "2 Young" + Summer Tour With 311 Kicks Off Next Month

Southern California's favorite sons, the RIAA Platinum Certified band DIRTY HEADS, are pleased to release their ninth full-length album, 7 Seas, via Better Noise Music. Listen to 7 Seas here.

Today, they serve up "2 YOUNG," which features a duet between singer Duddy and his daughter Sophia Lynn, proving that music is indeed the tie that binds. 

Listen to the song (via visualizer) below.

"I remember Sophia sitting in a high chair while we were writing 'Lay Me Down,' so to now have her featuring on our album is very special. Her voice was meant for this song," states Duddy.

Sophia Lynn weighs in about the track's heft, saying, "Getting to work with Dirty Heads was such a full circle moment for me. This track is so meaningful, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. As someone who's just stepping into a new chapter of life after graduating high school, these lyrics really resonate with me. Growing up is exciting, but it can also be confusing, overwhelming, and messy. I hope this song reminds people that at whatever stage in life they're at, it's okay to not have everything figured out."

Earlier this week, DIRTY HEADS gave fans a sneak peek of the album with an intimate Q&A and listening party event at the Honda Lounge at the iHeartRadio Studios in L.A. The listening party and Q&A will be available for fans to watch on VEEPS in celebration of the release.

DIRTY HEADS will hit the road this summer for a co-headline trek with 311. They also have headline dates and festival appearances on deck. All forthcoming dates are below.

DIRTY HEADS' signature brew of sun-kissed reggae, breezy hip-hop, boundary-breaking alternative, and hazy pop is as intoxicating as ever on 7 Seas. Overall, the album represents yet another evolution for the beloved outfit.

Last month, DIRTY HEADS launched a collaboration with 4ocean — a global organization on a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis. Frontman Jared Watsonembarked on an excursion alongside the 4ocean team. Together, they picked up trash from the shoreline of Key Largo at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The trash collected on the excursion has been recycled into a Dirty Heads 4ocean bracelet. Fans can help 4ocean pull even more plastic out of the ocean with purchase of the bracelets — either individually or as part of a very special and very limited, premium vinyl edition of the new album, which is now available for pre-order on the band's store. Get it here.

DIRTY HEADS ON TOUR:
6/13 — Bend, OR — Reggae Rise Up Oregon *
6/19 — Swanzey, NH — Northlands Festival *
6/21 — Virginia Beach, VA — Point Break Festival *
6/25 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheater
6/26 — Dillon, CO — Dillon Amphitheater
6/27 — Albuquerque, NM — Sandia Casino Amphitheater
7/11 — Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater #^
7/12 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island #^
7/15 — Grantville, PA — Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course #^
7/16 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater #^
7/18 — Atlantic City, NJ — Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort #^
7/19 — Syracuse, NY — Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview #^
7/22 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion #^
7/23 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center #
7/25 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outdoor #^
7/26 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre #^
7/28 — Grand Rapids, MI — Acrisure Amphitheater #^
7/30 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre #^
7/31 — Thornville, OH — Everwild Music Festival *
8/1 — Nashville, TN — Pinnacle #^
8/2 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park #^
8/4 — Kansas City, MO — Morton Amphitheater #^
8/5 — Council Bluffs, IA — Harrah’s Stir Cove #^
8/7 — Casper, WY — The Gaslight ^
8/8 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre #^
8/10 — Bonner, MT — Kettlehouse ^
8/11 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #^
8/12 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest #^
8/13 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre #^
8/15 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord #^
8/16 — Santa Barbara, CA — Santa Barbara Bowl $^
8/18 — Long Beach, CA — Long Beach Amphitheater $^
8/19 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre $^
8/22 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater $^
8/23 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion $^
8/25 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory $^
8/26 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP $^
8/28 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre $^
8/29 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre $^
8/30 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre $^
# Ocean Alley
$ Atmosphere
^ ROME
* Festival

DIRTY HEADS ARE:
Jared Watson — Vocals
Dustin "Duddy B" Bushnell — Vocals + Guitar
Jon Olazabal — Percussion
Matt Ochoa — Drums
David Foral — Bass

DIRTY HEADS ONLINE:
INSTAGRAM  // YOUTUBE // FACEBOOK // WEBSITE // TIKTOK // SPOTIFY

IAN MUNSICK EMBRACES ROLE AS FAMILY PROTECTOR ON “WORLD WAR III,” OUT NOW

As Ian Munsick prepares to release his fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, on August 21, the Wyoming native is sharing his latest taste of the project with new release, “World War III,” available now. Listen Below.
 
A naturally gifted entertainer with an entrepreneurial mindset, Munsick has taken on many roles throughout his career – independent musician, songwriter, businessman – but his greatest source of pride comes from his family. With the release of “World War III,” written by Munsick, Mike Robinson and Jeremy Spillman, Munsick muses over the lengths we’ll go to in order to protect those we love. 
 
“If there's anything worth fighting for, it's family,” shares Munsick. “I'm a peaceful man and would do just about anything to keep it that way. This song is a little different from what I've produced in the past but that's what excites me as a creator. I wrote this song as an anthem to anyone who would do anything to keep peace but would also die for the ones they love. In my mind, that's exactly what makes country music and the people who love it so special. I ain't looking for trouble but if it finds me, you can bet your ass that it's gonna be World War III.”
 
Munsick’s family expanded in 2025, as he and wife Caroline welcomed daughter Roan Autumn Munsick in September. Shortly before Roan’s birth, the Munsicks bought a small ranch near the Wyoming/Montana border. The combination of emotions that came from becoming a girl dad and returning to the place that serves as his greatest source of creativity provided ample inspiration for the creation of The Mountain Goat. 
 
“It’s just about 180 acres of prairie grass by the Big Horn Mountains – a peaceful spot where we can escape the craziness of Nashville,” Munsick explains. “My music is very inspired by the outdoors and the people that work the land, so it’s a great spot to reconnect and remember what my family and I have is real. What the Earth has for us is real. Tapping into those emotions is key.”
 
Munsick’s first full-length project released via WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records – which he co-produced with Spillman and Robinson – The Mountain Goat arrives on August 21, 2026. Additionally, five D2C fan packs are available to pre-order on his online store, including an exclusive autographed zoetrope vinyl. Pre-order HERE.
 
Along with co-producing the album, Munsick also played an extensive role in the instrumentation heard on the record. In total, Munsick is credited with playing nine different instruments: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki and kazoo, as well as lending background vocals and programming.
 
Munsick promises to deliver fans a memorable tour of the west with a series of shows during album release week. As part of “The Road to The Mountain Goat,” Munsick recently announced his official album release show will be held at Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Park City, Utah on August 22 as part of the Deer Valley Concert Series. The Road to The Mountain Goat also includes stops in Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and South Dakota.

The Road to The Mountain Goat Shows:
Aug 21 || Minden, NV || TJ's Corral Outdoor
Aug 22 || Park City, UT || Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater *Album Release Show
Aug 25 || Morrison, CO || Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 28 || Pueblo, CO || Colorado State Fair
Sept 11 || San Angelo, TX || Black Buck Amphitheater 
Sept 12 || Albuquerque, NM | New Mexico State Fair
Sept 18 || Deadwood, SD || Deadwood Jam
 
About Ian Munsick:
As one of modern country’s few Rocky Mountain artists – and the only one to merge its timeless traditions with an electrifying roots-pop edge – Wyoming native Ian Munsick lives in the wild places few singer-songwriters go. Yet with his fourth album, The Mountain Goat, he climbs farther out on his creative ledge than ever. Marking his first independent album on WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records, Munsick remains as sure footed as his project’s fearless namesake, thriving in the isolation of a Western-flavored modern country frontier. Racking up over one billion career streams with previous albums Coyote Cry, White Buffalo, and Eagle Feather, Munsick has produced one RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) – No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown – plus two Gold-certified hits: “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Spotify, CMT, and the Grand Ole Opry were among those to recognize Munsick’s vision, and concertgoers across the globe have found a Western authenticity that can’t be faked. Munsick made history in 2025, becoming the first Wyoming-born artist to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days – the iconic rodeo known as the “Daddy of ‘Em All” – and with The Mountain Goat, his quest to bring Western mystique to modern fans continues. Fusing genuine tradition with cutting-edge sonics, 15 tracks feature an “earthy” new organic undercurrent, with the multi-instrumental master more connected to his acoustic roots – and more protective of his territory.

RAELYNN RELEASES "COME ON COWBOY (GIDDY UP)," DEBUT SINGLE FOR RED VAN RECORDS OUT NOW

Platinum-selling country artist RaeLynn launches a new chapter with the release of "Come On Cowboy (Giddy Up)," her debut single for Red Van Records. Listen to the song below.

Written by RaeLynn, Zach Abend and Geoff Warburton, "Come On Cowboy (Giddy Up)" is a high-energy country rocker packed with flirtation, attitude and dance floor swagger. The song captures the moment a country girl spots a cowboy across the room and decides she is done waiting for him to make the first move. The song is built for country bars, summer playlists and live shows.

"'Come On Cowboy (Giddy Up)' is just plain fun," said RaeLynn. "It's flirty, energetic, and doesn't take itself too seriously. It reminds me of the spirit of songs like 'Heaven Is A Honky Tonk' and 'Long Live Country Music' because it's all about having a good time.”

Originally written in 2022, RaeLynn recently revisited the song with producer Aaron Gillespie, whose live drumming helped transform the track into a louder, more explosive recording while keeping the infectious hook and playful spirit at its core.

"'Come On Cowboy (Giddy Up)' is everything fans love about RaeLynn," said Kevin Jonas Sr., Founder and CEO of Jonas Group Entertainment and Red Van Records. "It's fun and full of personality."

The release arrives as RaeLynn joins Luke Bryan's 2026 Word On The Street Tour and continues to build on a career that includes Platinum and Gold certified hits, more than one billion global streams and beloved songs including "God Made Girls," "Love Triangle," "Lonely Call" and "Queens Don't."

With "Come On Cowboy (Giddy Up)," RaeLynn delivers a feel-good country anthem that captures her signature blend of charm, humor and authenticity while kicking off an exciting new chapter with Red Van Records.

About RaeLynn:
Two-time ACM Awards nominee RaeLynn has built a career on fearless authenticity, sharp songwriting and an undeniable connection with fans. From breakout hits like “God Made Girls” and “Boyfriend” to a new wave of discovery across TikTok and Reels, her music continues to resonate with longtime listeners while reaching a new generation. With more than one billion career streams and over 2.5 million followers, RaeLynn remains one of country music’s most engaging and relatable voices.

Now partnered with Jonas Group Entertainment and Red Van Records, RaeLynn is entering an exciting new chapter highlighted by recent releases including “Come On Cowboy (Giddy Up),” “Heaven Is A Honky Tonk,” “Long Live Country Music” and “Fall Together.” Following a run on Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle Tour, she joins Luke Bryan’s Word On The Street Tour this summer and fall, continuing to bring her energetic live show to audiences nationwide while helping shape the next generation of country music through her music, storytelling and unwavering authenticity.

COLIN STOUGH GETS GOOD AND GONE ON ROCK-CHARGED NEW TRACK “TRIPPIN’” – OUT NOW

Mississippi native Colin Stough turns the amps up and lets it rip on his new release, “Trippin’,” available now. Listen Below.

Written by Bryan Simpson, Brent Rupard and Anthony Olympia, and produced by Phillip White and Stough, “Trippin’” finds the 21-year-old leaning deeper into his Southern rock roots with a sound built on vintage grit, live-wire guitars and a classic rock pulse inspired by the ’70s and ’80s. Driven by Stough’s gravel-cut vocal, the track captures the mind-bending rush of being knocked sideways by someone who gets under your skin in all the right ways.

“‘Trippin’’ is about when your mind gets all tangled up over a good-looking woman,” Stough shares. “I really leaned into the rock side on this one thanks to my band and the guys down at Muscle Shoals. I love how raw and alive it feels, and I hope everybody else feels that too.”

With swampy swagger, psychedelic imagery and a head-spinning hook, “Trippin’” trades heartbreak for heat, channeling desire into a raw, full-throttle performance. From the punch of the drums to the blown-out guitar tones, the track pushes Stough’s sound further into the space where country storytelling meets rock and roll muscle.

The release follows “21 Year Old Man Blues,” which showcased Stough’s Delta-rooted grit and hard-lived perspective, and continues a growing run of music that reinforces his reputation as one of country’s most uncompromising young voices.

About Colin Stough

Born and raised on the Mississippi-Alabama line, 21-year-old Colin Stough was brought up on Southern rock and second chances. A self-taught guitarist and gravel-voiced storyteller influenced by The Allman Brothers, Conway Twitty and Koe Wetzel, he first picked up a guitar at age eight, later trading prized possessions for a pawn shop acoustic he still plays today. After high school, he worked full-time as an HVAC tech until his mom pushed him to audition for American Idol Season 21. That leap launched a life-changing ride, including a standout third-place finish, a deal with 19 Recordings/BMG Nashville and breakout songs like “Sober,” “’Til The Day One Does” and the hard-edged anthem “White Trash.” With a skinned-raw vocal and lyrics carved from lived experience, Stough has built a loyal following of more than 800k across social platforms. His EPs Promiseland and Lookin’ For Home offer a no-frills portrait of a young man navigating life with Southern grit, while releases including “White Trash,” “20 Bucks,” “Best For You” and “21 Year Old Man Blues” showcase his no-holds-barred storytelling. His new song, “Trippin’,” pushes further into his rock instincts, pairing Muscle Shoals grit with the dizzying rush of desire. On the road, he has opened for acts like Chase Matthew, Drake White and Kidd G as he continues to build his audience one show at a time. A student of Skynyrd and the outlaw spirit, Stough isn’t chasing trends. He’s telling the underdog’s truth, one song at a time.

KEEP UP WITH COLIN STOUGH
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE

KOE WETZEL IS THE NIGHT CHAMPION SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM OUT NOW

For a man who's spent the last decade turning chaos into career momentum, embracing the excess and emerging with a clearer view of himself on the other side, The Night Champion arriving via Columbia Records today, June 12, essentializes all of it. The heavy, hard rock songs, the high plains drifts that sail on currents of desolation, regret and frustration and those ballads you’d never expect from someone as hard-charging as Koe Wetzel. Listen Below. 
 
“I feel like right now I’m the best version of myself I’ve ever been,” Wetzel marvels. “I survived the night side of me. I’m coming out of it a champion. That’s the essence of this record.”
 
Still, as “Sinner” sears the slow burn opener of The Night Champion, it’s obvious he’s lost none of the edge or the ballast that made him a roughneck favorite long before the torrent of success surged. Through a conversation with the Almighty, God has no trouble telling the singer, “you’re probably gonna do it again.”
 
For all its rough edges, The Night Champion may be Wetzel's most reflective work to date. Whether the bring-on-the-jagged-pain “Hurts Like You,” the seductively obsessive “Magnet,” the lust-driven, reality-check “When I’m Gone” or the hushed requiem for a can’t quit/can’t stay love “I’ll Lock Up,” Wetzel delivers the raw twitch of how it feels across the 11-song project produced by Gabe Simon (9 Lives, Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey). Beneath the calloused flesh and concrete-seeming heart, there’s a vulnerability slowly emerging as he evolves.
 
“It’s kind of where I am now: an edgy roughness to all of the songs that doesn’t give a f*ck, but there’s a tenderness to it, too. Whatever happens, I’m man enough to deal, but the focus and headspace have shifted; I’ve grown up and become okay with looking back.”
 
That romantic fatality infuses “Dollar and a Bottle,” the muscular meander written with alt-outlaw Nikki Lane, showcasing his signature wanting more while sideswiping the happily ever after with random excess. Factor in additional female collaborators Amy Allen, Carrie K and Steph Jones, as well as vocalist Maggie Antone, and Wetzel may forge a man’s man’s world, but it’s tempered by how women see it. Through the slight dissonance and darkness split by a harmonica and the low-to-the-ground vocal of “Nowhere Fast,” the swerve of living hard is pulled back from the edge with a catalog of the bad deeds and what might be a better end.
 
Whether you were there from the independent jump or got on board during last year’s “High Road” radio rush, The Night Champion is built to offer complexity as it brings his disparate audiences together. It echoes on the muscular “Time Goes On,” weighing what was, what could’ve been and what’s happened since they were kids against an onerous musical tableau, or in the hungers that drive us and the illusions people who love us cling to on the pulverizing truth-tell “The Man.”
 
“I’m not torn between the worlds,” the intense Pittsburg, Texan explains. “This, though, is where all the fans meet. Sitting here now, it’s all happened so fast, it’s kind of a blur, but bringing everyone together, no matter when they got here, this is that moment.”
 
This or Sam Harris of X Ambassadors’ deeply personal “Circus,” the album’s sole outside cut delivered with an emphasis on syncopation and the details. “Sam’s the older cousin who shows up with a really good bottle of whiskey at the picnic and turns you onto some great band or record. He’s just that guy, and he never pitches anything. But when I heard this – that idea of ‘you can’t know what you’re getting into when you sign on’ – I called him and asked if I could cut it.”
 
What Koe Wetzel knows now could fill a library, but he’s still pushing forward. The more he learns, the deeper he wants to dive. “Surrounded” is captured and shook down by memories, while the acoustic “When I Was” owns the damage. More than capturing the wild catting, red dirt piece of mind, there’s that sense that behind wild eyes, there’s much going on.
 
“In a lot of ways, it’s closing a chapter, and opening another one for what’s to come for the next 10, 12 years,” Wetzel says, taking it all in. “Here we go.”
 
As The Night Champion arrives today, Wetzel is taking the new music worldwide on his 50+ date The Night Champion World Tour. Physical variants including CDs plus camo picture disc, moon picture disc and gold vinyls are also available exclusively via KoeWetzelMusic.com while supplies last, with orders shipping summer 2026.

About Koe Wetzel
Roughneck, rule-breaking, red-dirt rocking, Koe Wetzel forged a harder kind of country that drew on grunge, rock and Texas’s outlaw sound. Starting as a kid in a beat-up van, he rose to regional then national prominence with Rolling Stone declaring him “the ultimate if-you-know-you-know artist.” Headlining arena tours even before signing with Columbia, his raw, unabashed music that prompted the cover headline on touring bible Pollstar “Red Dirt Renegade Smashes Confines and Rocks the F out!” found even greater success in the mainstream. 4x Platinum hit “High Road,” his debut Country radio single, spent five weeks at No. 1 and became the most played record of 2025. The Night Champion, his wildly anticipated new project out now, amplifies all the pieces of Wetzel’s musical attack to deliver an album that takes 2025’s American Music Awards Favorite Rock Album and Favorite Country Song nominee to deeper places.
 
Exhaustively touring the U.S., Europe and Australia, Wetzel built a global audience, amassing over 6 billion worldwide audio streams en route to 15 RIAA certifications. Having appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “This Past Weekend with Theo Von,” covers of USA Today, the LA Times, Pollstar, Billboard and more, he kicked off 2026 playing to over 70,000 fans at the storied Houston Rodeo. His 50+ date The Night Champion World Tour sees the fever pitch growing for the Pittsburg, Texan who’s tough, tender, ready to shoot out the lights, but also willing to reckon with where he comes from.
 
For more information, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com. Follow on TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic.

Gideon Releases New EP '4x4' and "YEEHAW" Official Visualizer via Sumerian Records

Tuscaloosa, Alabama quartet Gideon have dropped their new EP '4x4' and the official visualizer for "YEEHAW" via Sumerian Records. Leading up to the EP's release, the band shared "'Til The Wheels Fall Off", "Wrong One" and the EP title track "4x4".

"We’re happy to finally present to you all, the '4x4' EP in its entirety! Shout out to Randy Lebouef and Ryan Leitru for helping us bring the vision to life, and we hope you all enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it!"

Fans down under will have their chance to giddy-up starting Friday, September 4 in Brisbane, Australia when Gideon hits the road with Bury Tomorrow and Headwreck, followed by dates in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan, with Bury Tomorrow on Monday, September 14 and Wednesday, September 16, respectively. Afterward, the band will be performing at this year's Aftershock on Saturday, October 3 in Sacramento, California. For ticket information, please click here.

AU Tour Dates with Bury Tomorrow and Headwreck

Fri Sep 4 - Brisbane @ The Tivoli

Sat Sep 5 - Newcastle @ King St Bandroom

Sun Sep 6 - Sydney @ Metro Theatre

Wed Sep 9 - Melbourne @ Northcote Theatre

Thu Sep 10 - Adelaide @ The Gov

Fri Sep 11 - Perth @ Magnet House

Japan Tour Dates with Bury Tomorrow:

Mon Sep 14 - Osaka @ Yogibo Meta Valley

Wed Sep 16 - Tokyo @ Reny Alpha

Aftershock 2026

Sat Oct 3 - Sacramento, CA @ Discovery Park

MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD - CHAPTER 2' OUT AUGUST 14TH VIA NUCLEAR BLAST

MARILYN MANSON returns with the next entry in his ongoing creative resurgence, announcing the forthcoming new album One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2, co-produced and co-written with Tyler Bates, set for release on August 14 via Nuclear Blast Records.

To mark the announcement, MANSON has unveiled the album’s first single, ‘Exit Wound,’ available now on all streaming platforms.

Dark, cinematic, and unrelentingly visceral, ‘Exit Wound’ continues the evolution of the sound found on Chapter 1 while pushing deeper into unsettling atmosphere, crushing industrial textures, and haunting melodic tension. The track serves as the first glimpse into a record that further expands the conceptual and sonic world established by its predecessor.

One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 will arrive days before the start of his late summer co-headline tour with ROB ZOMBIE. Visit MarilynManson.com for a complete list of MANSON’s 2026 worldwide tour dates.

Stream ‘Exit Wound’: https://mm.bfan.link/exit-wound

Pre-Order One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2: https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

‘EXIT WOUND’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

(Video By RIZZ & Gretchen Lanham)

One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including a limited box set and accompanying apparel at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

MARILYN MANSON & ROB ZOMBIE Co-Headline Tour Dates w / THE HU & ORGY

Aug 20 - West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 21 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 23 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 24 - Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater ^+
Aug 26 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center ^+
Aug 27 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center ^+
Aug 29 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake ^+
Aug 30 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater ^+
Sep 1 - Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 2 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center ^+
Sep 4 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ^+
Sep 5 - Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 6 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center ^+
Sep 9 - St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater ^+
Sep 10 - Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater ^+
Sep 12 - Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre *^+
Sep 14 - West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 16 - Airway Heights, WA @ BECU Live at Northern Quest +
Sep 17 - Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 18 - Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater ^+
Sep 20 - Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord ^+

* Not a Live Nation show
^ With The Hu

+ With Orgy

Stream MARILYN MANSON:

Apple Music | Spotify

Follow MARILYN MANSON:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | Youtube | Store

THE DAMN TRUTH Signs with Frontiers Music Srl & Announce Deluxe Edition of Acclaimed Self-Titled Album Set for Release on September 11th

Following the success of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album, THE DAMN TRUTH are thrilled to be joining Frontiers Music Srl as the label prepares the worldwide release of ‘The Damn Truth’ (Deluxe Edition) with a bonus track on September 11, 2026. To celebrate the announcement, the band also shares a remastered version of "The Willow" (2026), alongside an official music video, available below.

Originally featured on the band's critically acclaimed self-titled album, produced by legendary Grammy Award-winning producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, The Offspring), the track launches an exciting new chapter as THE DAMN TRUTH prepare to bring the album to a worldwide audience through its first global physical release.

Atmospheric, powerful, and deeply emotive, "The Willow" has become a fan favorite since the album's release. Showcasing the band's ability to balance raw rock energy with vulnerability and soul, the song captures the spirit of a band that has spent more than a decade forging its own path through relentless touring, unwavering determination and a fierce commitment to authentic rock and roll.

Like the solitary tree depicted on its striking artwork, "The Willow" is a song about endurance. Rooted deeply yet constantly moving with the wind, it reflects the journey of a band that has never stopped believing in its vision while building a growing international audience one stage at a time.

Watch the Music Video for "The Willow" (2026)

Originally released in 2025, ‘The Damn Truth’ marked a defining moment in the band's career. Produced by Bob Rock, the self-titled album showcased a band operating at the height of its creative powers, blending timeless rock and roll, blues-infused swagger, powerful songwriting and the unmistakable voice of frontwoman Lee-la Baum.

Speaking about the album and this next chapter, the band shares:

"When we began writing what would become our self-titled album, 'The Damn Truth,' we knew there was only one way forward: to dig deeper than we’d ever gone before. Not because anyone expected it from us, but because there was a fire burning in this band, a hunger to create something honest, something powerful, something that would move us as much as the records that shaped our lives.

Bringing Bob Rock into the fold took that vision to another level. There was something truly magical in the air during those sessions, an energy that’s hard to explain and impossible to manufacture. We weren’t just making a record we were chasing a feeling, capturing moments that felt bigger than ourselves and committing them to tape."

They continue, "What happened next was beyond anything we could have imagined. Watching these songs find their way into your lives has been the greatest reward we’ve ever known as artists. Time and again, we’ve heard your stories, your interpretations, and the deeply personal connections you’ve forged with this music. That’s the real magic of rock & roll. Once the songs leave our hands, they belong to all of us.

It’s been an incredible journey so far, and yet we’ve only just begun! We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Frontiers Music and the worldwide release of 'The Damn Truth' Deluxe Edition. Featuring a bonus track, and new surprises, this marks our first global release with Frontiers and a chance to bring these songs to an even wider audience around the world.

To celebrate, we’ll be hitting the road for an extensive UK and European tour, including select dates this fall alongside the legendary band Europe. We can’t wait to share these nights with you - SEE YOU OUT THERE!"

Pre-Order 'The Damn Truth' Deluxe Edition HERE

As THE DAMN TRUTH prepares to launch their next chapter with Frontiers Music Srl, the band are also gearing up for their busiest period of touring yet.

With more than 40 headline, festival and special guest appearances scheduled between June and October, the run includes appearances at Azkena Rock Festival, Stonedead Festivaland FESTIMUSIK, as well as selected dates alongside rock legends Europe on their “The Final Countdown” 40th Anniversary Tour. For a full list of dates, please see below.

THE DAMN TRUTH Live:

June 2026

June 12 - Penmarc'h @ God Save The Kouign

June 13 - Pessac @ Pessac

June 16 - Marseille @ Marseille

June 19 - Vitoria-Gasteiz @ Azkena Rock Festival

June 21 - Barberaz @ Barberaz

June 22 - Kloten @ Kloten

June 23 - Rimsting @ Rimsting

June 25 - Frankfurt am Main @ Elfer Music Club

June 26 - Megen @ Lulboompop

June 27 - Helmond @ Helmond

June 30 - Verviers @ Verviers

July 2026

July 1 - Hagen am Teutoburger Wald @ Hagen

July 2 - Düsseldorf @ Pitcher

July 3 - Oss @ Oss

July 4 - Nieuwe Pekela @ Nieuwe Pekela

July 5 - Arnhem @ Arnhem

July 8 - Koekelare @ De Blaaspijp

July 9 - Breda @ Mezz

July 10 - Weert @ Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord

July 11 - Bilzen @ Bilzen

July 14 - Pordenone @ Pordenone

July 16 - Castelnuovo Rangone @ Castelnuovo Rangone

July 17 - Erba @ Erba

July 18 - Ponte dell'Olio @ Ferriere

August 2026

August 7 - Mont-Tremblant @ Mont-Tremblant

August 8 - Stanstead @ FESTIMUSIK

August 22 - Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry @ Lost & Sound Festival

August 28 - Chester @ The Live Rooms

August 29 - Newark @ Stonedead Festival

August 30 - Bradford @ Nightrain

September 2026

September 1 - Cardiff @ The Globe

September 2 - Exeter @ Cavern

September 3 - Milton Keynes @ The Craufurd Arms

September 4 - Bournemouth @ Bear Cave

September 6 - Blackpool @ The Waterloo Music Bar

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Featuring Special Guests: THE DAMN TRUTH

September 30 - Glasgow @ SEC Armadillo

October 2 - Wolverhampton @ Civic Hall

October 3 - London @ Eventim Apollo

October 5 - Arnhem @ Musis Sacrum

October 6 - Paris @ L'Olympia

October 8 - Barcelona @ Poble Espanyol

October 9 - Bilbao @ Arena Miribilla

October 10 - Madrid @ La Cubierta

October 12 - Lausanne @ Salle Métropole

October 13 - Zurich @ Volkshaus

October 14 - Milan @ Alcatraz

October 16 - Stuttgart @ Liederhalle

October 17 - Vienna @ Gasometer

October 19 - Berlin @ Admiralspalast

October 20 - Warsaw @ COS Torwar

October 22 - Frederiksberg @ Falconer Salen

October 23 - Gothenburg @ Venue TBA

October 24 - Stockholm @ Venue TBA

October 26 - Oslo @ Sentrum Scene

PRISON CITY BRIGADE Unleashes Chaotic New Single "STUCK (RE-DUCKZ)"

PRISON CITY BRIGADE is back and louder than ever with the release of their explosive new single, "Stuck (Re-Duckz)," a relentless punk rock assault that transforms anxiety, frustration, and emotional exhaustion into a powerful anthem of survival and defiance.

Packed with driving guitars, thunderous drums, and an urgent vocal performance that feels like it's ready to burst through the speakers, "Stuck (Re-Duckz)" captures the suffocating feeling of being trapped inside your own mind while refusing to surrender to the chaos. It's raw, aggressive, and unapologetically honest everything punk rock was meant to be.

Blending the band's gritty DIY roots with infectious hooks and a ferocious sonic attack, PRISON CITY BRIGADE delivers a track that hits with equal force emotionally and musically. The song's intensity reflects the struggles many face daily, turning internal battles into a rallying cry for anyone feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in their own cycle of doubt and frustration.

"Stuck (Re-Duckz)" isn't just a song it's a release valve. A sonic punch to the chest. A reminder that even when life feels impossible to navigate, there's power in confronting the madness head on.

From the first note to the final crash, listeners are pulled into a whirlwind of chaotic energy, razor sharp punk attitude, and undeniable passion. It's the kind of track that demands to be played loud and experienced with

reckless abandon.

For fans of high energy punk rock, raw emotion, and music that refuses to pull its punches, PRISON CITY BRIGADE latest release is

required listening.

Chaotic insanity waits for the ears of those brave enough to hear it.

"Stuck (Re-Duckz)" is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Band Bio:

PRISON CITY BRIGADE is a hard-hitting punk rock band formed in 2013. Pulling inspiration from real life experience, the Brigade delivers raw and unfiltered music that speaks for the overlooked and the unbreakable while boasting a “something for everyone” flare. 

Fueled by aggression, honesty, and street-level storytelling, PRISON CITY BRIGADE blends crushing riffs, relentless rhythms, and confrontational lyrics into a sound built for the pit and meant for the people. Their music isn’t polished; it’s earned. Every track carries the weight of real experience, loyalty,

and resistance.

More than a band, PRISON CITY BRIGADE is a statement: pride in where you’re from, defiance against being counted out, and unity through noise. This is Joliet’s punk rock voice; loud, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.

apanese Horror Inspired USBM Duo SAIDAN Unleashes New Single, "Immersed by Eternity’s Blade"

Japanese horror-inspired USBM outfit SAIDAN will be releasing its highly anticipated fourth LP, 'FANGDRILLER: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist,' on June 19 via Avantgarde Music! The band is now unveiling the cinematic new single, "Immersed by Eternity’s Blade" along with a music video, which can be found below.

A prequel to 2023's 'Visual Kill,' 'FANGDRILLER' follows The Student (Junko) as she tries to heal her fractured heart. Haunted by wistful solitude, her isolation makes her the perfect victim for a mysterious cult known as Ethereal Blood.

SAIDAN vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Splatterpvnk comments, “Many of the songs on this album offer glimpses into where I was emotionally over the past year. 'Immersed by Eternity’s Blade' is unique in that there’s no metaphor to masquerade my heart. I yearned for a future where the anguish of the present would fade into a distant memory, leaving only the moments of happiness behind.

"This song was, and continues to be, a source of healing for me. I hope that anyone carrying their own sorrow can find some measure of comfort in this song and in the album as a whole.”

While lyrically dealing with topics of depression, heartbreak, loss, and loneliness, the album is musically inspired by the lo-fi nature of classic Visual Kei and gothic black metal. Saidan strives to deliver an album that sounds nostalgic for an era of music that doesn’t exist. Blistering solos, deranged vocals, anthemic-riffage, and diabolical drumming are slammed together with doses of modern breakcore and wrapped in a black metal bow, garnering a feeling of familiarity while offering something that’s boldly unique.

Pre-orders can be found HERE.

Moreover, SAIDAN will be embarking on a U.S. tour in support of prolific atmospheric black metal band Trhä along with Barbelith. The trek will kick off on July 23 in Indianapolis, IN and will lay waste through the East Coast and parts of the midwest until the final stop on August 8 in Charlotte, NC. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

SAIDAN U.S. Tour Dates (Supporting Trhä w/ Barbelith):

07/23: Indianapolis, IN @ State Street Pub

07/24: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

07/25: Milwaukee, WI @Club Garabaldi

07/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Zhora Darling

07/27: Des Moines, IA @ Locals

07/28: Kansas City, MO @ Mini Bar

07/29: Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar

07/30: Denton, TX @ Dan's SilverLeaf

07/31: Austin, TX @ The Lost Well

08/01: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

08/02: Houston, TX @ Black Magic Social Club

08/03: New Orleans, LA @ Siberia

08/04: Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar

08/05: Tampa, FL @ Deviant Libation

08/06: Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub

08/07: Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross

08/08: Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone

In the neverending quest of supporting young and boundary-pushing bands from the underground around the world, Avantgarde Music is proud to announce their collaboration with Saidan, a Japanese horror-themed black metal band from Nashville, TN.

Spawning from tragedy in 2020, Saidan rapidly released a string of demos and splits that caused a stir in the underground Black Metal scene. With their anthem-like riffage, violent imagery, deranged vocal delivery, and heavy metal flair, Saidan has risen above their contemporaries and stood out in a bustling USBM scene. In five short years, Saidan has gone on to release three LPs: 'Jigoku: Spiraling Chasms of the Blackest Hell' (2021), 'Onryō II: Her Spirit Eternal' (2022), and 'Visual Kill: The Blossoming of Psychotic Depravity' (2024), all to critical success. The band's latest offering, 'FANGDRILLER: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist,' will be arriving on June 19, 2026 exclusively through Avantgarde Music.

'Fangdriller' is the fourth studio album born from the minds of multi-instrumentalist Splatterpvnk and drummer Hundosai, a new chapter in the narrative concept that links together all Saidan releases. A prequel to 2023's 'Visual Kill,' 'FANGDRILLER' follows The Student (Junko) as she tries to heal her fractured heart. Haunted by wistful solitude, her isolation makes her the perfect victim for a mysterious cult known as Ethereal Blood. 

While lyrically dealing with topics of depression, heartbreak, loss, and loneliness, the album is musically inspired by the lo-fi nature of classic Visual Kei and gothic black metal. Saidan strives to deliver an album that sounds nostalgic for an era of music that doesn’t exist. Blistering solos, deranged vocals, anthemic-riffage, and diabolical drumming are slammed together with doses of modern breakcore and wrapped in a black metal bow, garnering a feeling of familiarity while offering something that’s boldly unique.

'Fangdriller' was mixed and mastered by Splatterpvnk and once again comes with a cover art by Japanese visual artist Seiyak17.

Lineup:

Splatterpvnk - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards

Hundosai - Drums

Live Members:

Ravenna - Bass

Luthious - Guitar

All songs written and performed by Splatterpvnk & Hundosai

All songs mixed and mastered by Splatterpvnk
Recorded at The Booth / Glowing Moon Studios (Nashville, TN, USA)

Artwork by Seiyak17

For Fans Of: Spectral Wound, X Japan, Cradle Of Filth, Malice Mizer

Formats:
Gatefold Vinyl Color Variants: Red (Standard), Bloodshot (Limited Edition), Onyx (Limited Edition)

CD (Digipak)

Digital

Pre-order links:

https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/(Physical copies)

https://www.sound-cave.com/ (Physical copies)

https://saidan.bandcamp.com (Digital Only)

Links:

BANDCAMP

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

APPLE MUSIC

SPOTIFY

X

YOUTUBE

TIKTOK

Movements Share Visualizer for New Song "Everything Is Fine" — LISTEN + WATCH

Southern California's post-hardcore stalwarts MOVEMENTS will unleash their new album Happier Now on September 4 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, they share the visualizer for new single "Everything Is Fine."

Watch and listen below.

Movements are known for discordant, angular post-hardcore but on the moody and mercurial "Everything Is Fine," the band shows off its ability craft the kind of beautiful melodies that linger for days and that directly request that you sing along. It's a cerebral and contemplative post-punk anthem. When singer Patrick Miranda sings, "Everything is fine," you are left to wonder: Is it, though? That's the beauty of Movements and their new album, Happier Now. It will make you think, all the while nodding your head along to the groove.
 

""Everything Is Fine' is one of those songs that took a while to get right," shares Miranda. "It went through multiple different versions before we landed on this one, and it ended up being one of my favorite choruses on the record. It's a song about anxiety, and I think fans of the earlier Movements subject matter will really enjoy this one."

Movements will embark on a U.S. headline tour in October, with support from Balance and Compsure, Midrift, and NIIS. All dates are below.

MOVEMENTS ON TOUR:
10/7 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
10/8 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
10/10 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
10/12 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
10/14 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom
10/15 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse
10/17 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theater
10/18 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
10/20 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak
10/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
10/23 — New York, NY — Terminal 5
10/24 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
10/25 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
10/28 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/30 — Richmond, VA — The National
10/31 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
11/2 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
11/4 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Landing
11/6 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
11/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Tabernacle
11/10 — San Antonio, TX — Tech Port
11/11 — Dallas, TX — Bomb Factory
11/13 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheater
11/14 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory Festival Grounds

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:

Movements are proud to announce their fourth full-length album for Fearless Records, Happier Now, with GRAMMY-winner Will Yip (Turnstile, Title Fight, Circa Survive) once again serving as producer. The result is an album that's as expansive as it is emotional and takes Movements' signature sound to a heightened level that further establishes the band as scene statesmen.
 
"I think at first we weren’t really sure what the record was going to be," vocalist Patrick Miranda admits. "We all had a general idea: We wanted it to bring in the early elements of our sound and blend it with the newer material like [2023's] RUCKUS! and mesh both of those sounds." Two of the songs that came from that initial session were the album’s first two singles: The instantly infectious anthem "Dissolve Me" and moody meditation "Back In My Ways," which collectively acted as sonic north stars to guide the band through the recording process.
 
In many ways, Happier Now is a full circle moment for Movements, who are once again performing on the Warped Tour this summer and slowly becoming veterans of the community that inspired them growing up. The struggle never sounded so sweet.

Stoned Jesus Go Deeper and Darker on New Single “Under the Skin”

Stoned Jesus are true trailblazers. While often associated with the stoner crowd, the heavy progressive rockers have experimented with folk, prog, pop and alternative rock amidst familiar doses of doom. Last year, the band entered the first phase of an expansive album trilogy that promises to take them from the sun to the moon and back. Songs to Sun was named one of the best albums of 2025 by Doom Charts, Rock Hard, The Obelisk and other outlets. Now, as frontman Igor Sydorenko and his bandmates prepare to blaze through the European summer festival circuit, they’re cycling into the next phase of their evolution.

Today, Stoned Jesus are releasing a new single. Though packed with the band’s reliable dose of heaviness, the progressive post-metal contained within “Under the Skin” shows them entering the darkest, most daring and deeply moving territory of their 17-year career.  

“Our upcoming album trilogy started last year with Songs to Sun, which is a loud and heavy album that’s big on choruses and meaty riffs”, Sydorenko says before turning to Stoned Jesus’ latest single. “‘Under the Skin’ begins our next phase in a somewhat similar fashion, but with a sinister twist. The fans of the very first SJ demo will recognize the influence of post-metal, which resurfaced after our tour last summer with the legendary Cult of Luna. But “Under the Skin” is not a step back. It’s darker, bolder and more introspective than anything the band has done before”.

Watch the music video for “Under the Skin” below.

Stream “Under the Skin”

https://orcd.co/stonedjesusundertheskin

On the surface, “Under the Skin” picks up right where Stoned Jesus left off. The sinking anxiety that swallowed Songs to Sun gives way here to heavy breathing. And while catchy as ever, the song’s weighty riff isn’t the only dark force that’s rattling inside Sydorenko’s head. “I feel it, it’s creeping in”, he strains, backed by bassist Andrew Rodin, who adds some of the harshest vocals the band have ever pressed to wax.  

The video for “Under the Skin” was filmed while Stoned Jesus were recording in Cologne, Germany at Goblin Sound Studio with sound engineer Andy Rosczyk (ex-Ultha). Despite the song’s bleary state of mind (“Promises to keep / I will never sleep”), the band never lose their glow. As drummer Yurii Ciel guides them through a proggy middle passage that leads deeper into the shadows, we catch a glimpse not only into their psyche but the shape of what’s to come. “Sky glider, gone wilder / With the setting sun”.

The video for “Under the Skin” was edited by Marco Menestrina.

Catch Stoned Jesus this summer on the European festival circuit.

Stoned Jesus 2026 European Festival Dates

June 4 - Nepthen, Germany @ Freak Valley [TICKETS]

June 19 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest [TICKETS]

June 27 - Betanzos, Spain @ Fumega Fest [TICKETS]

July 3 - Gisors, France @ Kave Fest [TICKETS]

July 11 - Trieste, Italy @ StonerKras Fest [TICKETS]

August 8 - Rome, Italy @ Roma Stone Fest [TICKETS]

August 29 - Teramo, Italy @ Suburbiae Festival [TICKETS]

September 25 - London, UK @ StoomFest [TICKETS]

Songs to Sun is out now on Season of Mist.

Order

https://orcd.co/stonedjesussongtosun

Songs to Sun arrived in 2025 as the first album in a forthcoming trilogy that once complete, will stand as the pinnacle of what's been a decades-long trip for Stoned Jesus. While picking up where Father Light left off, Sydorenko and his new mates nodded to Seven Thunders Roar and The Harvest along the way. But by merging metal's fiery intensity with mind-melting grooves, vintage prog and their catchiest choruses yet, they brought the many distinct phases of Stoned Jesus to a bright, burning head. The album was named one of the best the year by Doom Charts, Rock Hard, The Obelisk, Weedian, Metal Lair and other outlets.

In 2026, Stoned Jesus are moving into the darkest, most daring and deeply moving phase of their career, starting with the band’s latest single "Under the Skin”.

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

Live Lineup

Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar

Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals

Ihor Biriuchenko - Drums, Percussion
   
Production Credits
Producer - Igor Sydorenko
Sound Engineer - Andy Rosczyk

Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Karl Daniel Lidén

Recording Studio

Goblin Sound Studio in Cologne, Germany

Mixing and Mastering Studio

Studio Tri-Lamb, Sweden

Cover Art
Vadym "Karaska" Karasiov

Follow Stoned Jesus
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stonedjesusband
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/stoned-jesus/396799004
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/23lyMLxYNPS15hpVvFNptR
Instagram: instagram.com/stonedjesusband
Facebook: http://facebook.com/stonedjesusband
Twitter: twitter.com/stonedjesusband
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stonedjesusband
YouTube: youtube.com/c/StonedJesus
Bandcamp: stonedjesus.bandcamp.com

Silly Goose Are About to "Set It Off"

They've gone from staging impromptu gas station and parking lot shows (leading to a few mug shots along the way) to stardom!

Buzzy rap x rock news-and-noise-makers Silly Goose have shared the video for "Set It Off." It's got all the bounce and all the groove that Silly Goose are known for, with an extra serving of melodic flavor via the singlong chorus, which WILL get stuck in your head.

Watch it below.

"'Set It Off' is about taking a step back and looking at all the things that are going right in life and just appreciating my friends and family. It's a reminder to myself to be thankful and live in the moment, says singer Jackson Foster.

It follows last month's video for the new song "GOODNIGHT." Watch the video, directed by Foster and Garret Drake, here. 

Silly Goose will hit the road again throughout the summer with festival appearances and more. One thing is for sure — where there's the Goose, there's gonna be a good ass time.

The band also announced a headline tour, with support from Cheem, Hotbox, and Muttlee. All dates are below, including appearance at Louder Than Life + Aftershock.

Get tickets here.

SILLY GOOSE LIVE:
UK + EUROPE:
6/10 – London, UK – The Lower Third#
6/12 – Castle Donington, UK – Download Festival*
6/16 – Cardiff, UK – Tramshed+
6/17 – Guildford, UK – G Live+
6/18 – Bexhill-on-Sea, UK – De La Warr Pavilion+
6/20 – Cologne, Germany – Gebäude 9^
6/21 – Hamburg, Germany – Bahnhof Pauli^
6/22 – Berlin, Germany – Cassiopeia^
6/24 – Leipzig, Germany – Naumanns Gaststube^
6/25 – Wiesbaden, Germany – Schlachthof Wiesbaden^
6/29 – Rezé, France – Cold Crash#
7/2 – Viveiro, Spain – Resurrection Fest*
7/3 – Velké Meziříčí, Czechia – Fajtfest*
#HEADLINE
*FESTIVALS
+SUPPORTING DROWNING POOL & SPINESHANK
^SUPPORTING MAGNOLIA PARK
 
US FESTIVALS:
7/17 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest
7/19 — Mansfield, OH — Incarceration

WITH SLEEP THEORY:
7/28 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
7/30 – Green Bay, WI – Epic Events Center
8/1 – Omaha, NE – The Admiral
8/2 – Springfield, MO – The Regency Live

HEADLINE TOUR:
WITH CHEEM, HOTBOX, + MUTTLEE:
9/16 — Greenville, SC — Poe Mill Music
9/19 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
9/20 — St. Louis, MO — Old Rock House
9/22 — Oklahoma City, OK — Resonant Head
9/23 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
9/24 — Dallas, TX — RBC Deep Ellum
9/26 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
9/27 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
9/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge
9/30 — Los Angeles, CA — Moroccan Lounge
10/2 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock*
10/6 — Seattle, WA — The Funhouse
10/7 — Vancouver, BC — The Fox Cabaret
10/9 — Edmonton, AB — The Buckingham
10/10 — Calgary, AB — Modern Love
10/13 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th Street Entry
10/14 — Milwaukee, WI — X-Ray Arcade
10/15 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
10/17 — Nashville, TN — Ceremony Fest*
10/18 — Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier Dome
10/20 — Cleveland, OH — Mahall’s
10/22 — Columbus, OH — A&R Music Bar
10/23 — Detroit, MI — Lager House
10/24 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
10/27 — Toronto, ON — The Dance Cave
10/28 — Montreal, QC — Foufs
10/30 — Lowell, MA — Taffeta Music Hall
10/31 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
11/1 — Philadelphia, PA — Warehouse on Watts
11/3 — Washington, DC — Union Stage
11/4 — Raleigh, NC — Kings
11/5 — Birmingham, AL — Canteen at Workplay
11/6 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits
11/14 — Orlando, FL — Warped Tour*
*FESTIVALS

The band's latest album Keys to the City is out now via Blue Grape Music. Get it here.

Fallweather Announce 'Because You Were There' Album Set For August 19 Release via Papercut Recordings & Drop "Mourn" Track and Official Video

Melbourne, Australia post-hardcore quartet Fallweather have announced their debut album 'Because You Were There', out Wednesday, August 19 via their new label home, Papercut Recordings. The band has also dropped their new single "Mourn" and the official music video. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Cullen Forbes shared:

“After the last few years of chronic illnesses and health struggles, "Mourn" is about how I've forgotten how I used to feel before, and I’m tired of feeling like I’m falling apart.”

Fallweather will also soon be hitting the road across Australia with Hail The Sun and Reliqa, starting Thursday, June 25, in Brisbaneand ending on Tuesday, June 30, in Perth. Pre-order 'Because You Were There' at the link here, stream "Mourn" here and watch the official music video below.

Upcoming Tour Dates with Hail The Sun & Reliqa:

Thu June 25 - Brisbane @ Crowbar

Fri June 26 - Sydney @ Crowbar

Sat June 27 - Melbourne @ Howler

Sun June 28 - Adelaide @ Lion Arts Factory

Tue June 30 - Perth @ Rosemount Hotel