GLORYHAMMER Release New Single "Warriors of Auchtermuchty" + Live Video

Battle-hardened GLORYHAMMER expand their complex universe with a new single. "Warriors of Auchtermuchty" is set in their main antagonist Zargothrax's hometown and focuses on the eponymous steadfast fighters swearing allegiance to their emperor. Powered by choirs and highly contagious melodies, GLORYHAMMER up the stakes with a sing-along chorus enriching the power metal epic. The showdown of their storytelling-heavy fifth album, Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath, coming October 16 via Napalm Records, is imminent — will you join them on their inescapable quest?
 
GLORYHAMMER about "Warriors of Auchtermuchty":
"GLORYHAMMER have been awarded the world record for using the word 'Auchtermuchy' the most times in a song. We hope you like saying it as much as we do."

Watch the Live Video for "Warriors of Auchtermuchty" Below:

The enemies of Dundee tremble as exalted power metal heroes GLORYHAMMER announce their long-awaited fifth album, Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath! Due for release on October 16 via Napalm Records, the album is a direct sequel to 2015's Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards, continuing the epic saga of the McFife dynasty. Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath follows Angus McFife V, the Crown Prince of Fife last seen in 2022's single "Fly Away," as he ventures into a perilous journey across spacetime that will lead him to the distant future of 1993, where his destiny lies.

Across 11 tracks, the band of heroes draws upon a more diverse range of influences than ever before, without ever compromising on the hook-driven, memorable songwriting that they are known for. From classic power metal to thrash, high energy synth rock to vast, sweeping orchestral soundscapes and more. Produced by the band themselves and mixed by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe), this is GLORYHAMMER as you've never heard them before.

Will Angus and his allies prevail in this titanic struggle? Or will the galaxy plunge into demonic chaos? Join GLORYHAMMER and find out —For the Eternal Glory of Dundee!

GLORYHAMMER about the new album:
"Mighty warriors, rejoice! The almighty GLORYHAMMER return triumphantly with a new chapter in the long and tumultuous history of the Intergalactic Empire of Fife. Multidimensional wormholes, abandoned space stations, and EPIC BATTLES await at the final frontier of Space 1993. FOR THE ETERNAL GLORY OF DUNDEE!"

Pre-Order Your Copy of Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath NOW, available in various limited formats:

GLORYHAMMER LIVE 2026:
ALBUM RELEASE TOUR:
WITH MAJESTICA + ARION
10/16 — Toulouse, FR — Interference
10/17— Villava, ES — Sala Totem Aretoa
10/18 — Madrid, ES — Sala But
10/20 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 2
10/21 — Lyon, FR — Rayonne
10/23 — Stuttgart, DE — LKA Longhorn
10/24 — Hamburg, DE — Docks
10/25 — Utrecht, NL — Tivoli Vredenburg
10/26 — Copenhagen, DK — Amager Bio
10/28 — Helsinki, FI — Tavastia
10/30 — Stockholm, SE — Fryshuset
10/31 — Gothenburg, SE — Pustervik
11/01 — Oslo, NO — Rockefeller
11/03 — Berlin, DE — Festsaal Kreuzberg
11/04 — Warsaw, PL — Proxima
11/05 — Ostrava, CZ — Club Garage
11/06 — Hanover, DE — Capitol
11/07 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle 2
11/08 — Saarbrücken, DE — Garage
11/10 — Vienna, AT — Arena
11/11 — Nuremberg, DE — Hirsch
11/12 — Frankfurt, DE — Batschkapp
11/13 — Munich, DE — Backstage
11/14 — Leipzig, DE — Hellraiser
11/15 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
11/17 — Paris, FR — Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/18 — Antwerp, BE — Trix
11/20 — London, UK — Islington Assembly Hall
11/21 — Manchester, UK — Academy 2
11/22 — Glasgow, UK — Garage

GLORYHAMMER ARE:
Angus McFife V, Crown Prince of Fife — Vocals
Ser Proletius, Grand Master of the Space Knights of Crail — Guitars
The Hootsman, The Barbarian Warrior of Unst, King of California — Bass
Zargothrax, Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty — Keyboards
Ralathor, Mysterious Hermit of Cowdenbeath — Drums

Dosser "Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake" Out 12/11 + Band Shares Video for Title Track

Baltimore's Dosser return with Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake, their second full-length and first for Iodine Recordings. Pre-order the album, out December 11, here.

They have shared the video for the title track. Watch it Below:

Building on the dense, melodic alternative rock of 2023's Violent Picture/Violent Sound, the band pushes further into the tension between heaviness and restraint, drawing from the weight and atmosphere of Failure, HUM, Shiner, Heatmiser, and Jawbox while continuing to carve out a sound distinctly their own.

Formed through Baltimore's DIY scene, Dosser have spent the years since their debut refining a sound built around layered guitars, driving rhythms, and melodies that emerge from beneath the noise. Across eight songs, Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake circles feelings of isolation, exhaustion, disconnection, and the search for something solid in a world that increasingly treats people as disposable.

The album's title came from an unlikely exchange with a suspected bot account that suddenly broke character and called the band "good for nothing, born for nothing, born by mistake." What began as a bizarre interaction quickly became an unexpectedly fitting metaphor for the record. "We felt like that was a good metaphor," the band explains. "How we're all born into a system that doesn't respect us. Then one day, it deems us obsolete and disposes of us."

Recorded, produced, and mixed by Jon Markson (Drug Church, Drain, Koyo) and mastered by Mike Kalajian, Born for Nothing/Born by Mistake captures Dosser at their most focused, balancing melodic immediacy with the urgency and tension that have defined the band from the beginning.

DOSSER LIVE:
9/21 — Washington, DC — Union Stage (W/ Saves The Day)
9/25 — Cleveland, OH — The Birdhouse (W/ I Hate It Too + OK Buddy)
9/26 — Evansville, IN — Fuchsia Fest (W/ Footballhead, Day Aches + MORE)
10/28 — Baltimore, MD — Ottobar (W/ Flooding)

A COLD PARADISE Celebrate Release of Much-Awaited Debut Album with New Music Video for "Once Upon A Dream" feat. Musical Star Benét Monteiro!

The wait is over: Modern metal outfit A COLD PARADISE release their highly anticipated self-titled debut album, A Cold Paradise, via PERCEPTION – Powered By Reigning Phoenix Music. Across twelve tracks, the band surrounding vocalist Antonio Calanna present a multifaceted sound where powerful modern metal meets soaring melodies, cinematic atmospheres and electronic elements. Rather than relying on heaviness alone, the quintet put emotion and contrast at the heart of their music, creating songs that deliberately refuse to be confined to a single stylistic formula.

That versatility has also resonated with the press. Metal.de describes the debut as “A well-thought-out, versatile album. A successful debut!”, while No Rush Webzine sums up the band's sound as “Atmospheric modern metal with plenty of emotion – a successful fresh start for Antonio Calanna.” Obliveon Magazine is equally convinced, concluding: “A successful debut that makes you eager to find out where the journey will go next.”

With A Cold Paradise, the band deliver a compelling introduction to what A COLD PARADISE are all about: modern metal balancing power and vulnerability, driven by strong melodies, intense atmospheres and a distinct identity of their own. 

In celebration of the record release, the band is premiering a music video for the song "Once Upon A Dream," featuring musical star Benét Monteiro. Watch the clip now streaming below:

A COLD PARADISE was founded in 2025 by Antonio Calanna, known to many metalheads as the former vocalist of All For Metal. The project was born from a desire to emphasize atmosphere, melody, and emotional depth within heavy music, without compromising its force.

Rooted in genuine feeling, A COLD PARADISE builds its sound from the inside out, letting emotion guide both songwriting and production. Heavy riffs collide with expressive melodies, and carefully woven electronic elements shape the emotional arc of each song. The band works with a defined collective identity: music, lyrics, and visuals all feed into the same artistic world, where storytelling, contrast, and emotional weight matter as much as the breakdowns. Living in the tension between vulnerability and force, A COLD PARADISE blends modern metal and rock with immersive textures to create a dynamic, evocative, and unmistakably human sound.

Since their formation, A COLD PARADISE have quickly proven themselves as one of the most promising new names in modern metal. Seamlessly blending metalcore, alternative metal and contemporary melodic influences, the band creates a sound that is both crushing and cinematic, equally driven by aggression and vulnerability.

The debut release marks an important milestone, presenting a collection of songs that explore themes of inner conflict, personal growth and emotional resilience. Combining massive riffs, memorable hooks and heartfelt lyricism, A Cold Paradise delivers a dynamic and emotionally charged listening experience that highlights the band's musical identity. Order the album now at this location: https://acp.rpm.link/albumPR

In support of the album, A COLD PARADISE will be playing the following, special release shows:

18th September - Donauwörth (DE)
19th September - Villingen-Schwenningen (DE)
Tickets: https://acoldparadise.com/#events 

A COLD PARADISE Artist Line-Up:
Antonio Calanna | vocals
Paolo Avanzini | guitars, vocals
Luca Birocco | guitars
Fortunato De Negri | bass
aniele Motta | drums

 
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Heavy Metal Legends ACCEPT Reveal Re-Rendition of "Losers and Winners" Plus Static Video

Gearing up for the release of the highly anticipated manifesto of metal Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 , heavy metal force ACCEPT unveil the final single with a new version of "Losers and Winners!" Originally appearing on Balls to the Wall (1983), the re-rendition of the track shines with guest vocals by Hansi Kürsch, guitar by Paul Gilbert, bass by Chuck Garric, and Tommy Aldridge on drums. Marking ACCEPT's 50th anniversary, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 contains 19 re-recorded songs from the band's iconic catalogue, produced, mixed, and mastered by the legendary Zeuss, and features 50 A-list guest artists. The fourth single off of the album, "Losers and Winners," serves as further impressive proof of ACCEPT staying relevant and powerful throughout their 50-year career. 

Wolf Hoffmann about "Losers and Winners":
"We've known Hansi for a long time. Funnily enough, we've never really toured together or hardly ever played at festivals together, but we've known and respected each other for many years. They've been around forever. I thought Hansi would be a cool guy for that song, and lo and behold, he did a fantastic job. I really like how much effort people put into it. Nobody phoned it in and did a half-assed job. Everyone gave it all."

Check Out the Static Video for "Losers and Winners" Below:

German heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power, bringing together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 stands as a definitive statement of the band's legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records, the album delivers some of the most iconic songs ever written in heavy music.

Led by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, the longtime architect of ACCEPT's sound, the band is joined by a staggering 50 guests across 19 reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 is ACCEPT's most ambitious and star-studded release to date, reaching far beyond the borders of their country of origin. Featuring the biggest names in heavy music paying tribute to the German icons, the record cements the band's standing on the global stage. This is more than an album; it is a manifesto of metal! Pre-orders are now available in various exclusive formats.

Wolf Hoffmann about Teutonic Titans 1976-2026:
"There is no better way to celebrate this 50-year anniversary than to have our musical peers, friends, and inspirations come together with us to record these classic ACCEPT songs, which I am honored and proud to share with the World. I hope everyone enjoys this very special record as much as we all enjoyed making it."

Get Your Copy Of Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 NOW.

Progressing through albums from their formative years, from I'm a Rebel (1980) to Eat the Heat (1989), ACCEPT present their songs with an all-new, all-star lineup, alongside the signature voice of Mark Tornillo and Wolf Hoffmann's unmistakable riffs. By enlisting a "Who's Who" of metal, no two songs on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 are the same. Every track features a different combination of vocals, guitars, bass, and drums, giving each classic a fresh edge. 
 

Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, and Mikkey Dee tear through the speed metal classic "Fast as a Shark" (Restless and Wild, 1982), while the reimagined "Love Child" is elevated by Billy Corgan and David Ellefson (from Balls to the Wall, 1983). Other guest stars on ACCEPT's extraordinary release include Sebastian Bach, Todd La Torre, Dino Jelusick, Ola Englund, Alex Skolnick, Rudy Sarzo, and Chris Jericho. The album also features a re-recording of "Hellhammer" (Eat the Heat, 1989), performed by ACCEPT's current lineup: Wolf Hoffmann, bassist Martin Motnik, guitarist Philip Shouse and drummer Christopher Williams, joined by Jason McMaster on vocals.

ACCEPT LIVE 2026:

GUESTS: DYNAZTY + TAILGUNNER:
11/19 — Leipzig, DE — Haus Auensee
11/20 — Lingen, DE — Emsland Arena
11/21 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
11/22 — Paris, FR — L’Olympia
11/24 — Balingen, DE — Volksbankmesse
11/25 — Lyon, FR — Transbordeur
11/27 — Valencia, ES — Auditorio
11/28 — Madrid, ES — La Cubierta
11/29 — Toulouse, FR — Le Bikini
12/1 — Zurich, CH — Komplex 457
12/2 — Milan, IT — Alcatraz
12/4 — Vienna, AT — Gasometer
12/5 — Zlín, CZ — Sports Hall Datart
12/6 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra
12/8 — Berlin, DE — Uber Eats Music Hall
12/9 — Gliwice, PL — Arena Gliwice
12/11 — Hamburg, DE — Inselpark Arena
12/12 — Offenbach, DE — Stadthalle
12/13 — Brussels, BE — AB
12/15 — Herford, DE — Kulturwerk
12/16 — Tilburg, NL — O13
12/18 — Neu-Ulm, DE — Ratiopharm Arena
12/19 — Geiselwind, DE — Eventhall
12/20 — Munich, DE — Zenith

ACCEPT ARE:
Wolf Hoffmann — Guitar
Mark Tornillo — Vocals
Philip Shouse — Guitar
Christopher Williams — Drums
Martin Motnik — Bass

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Release Just Dropped From REVNOIR — WATCH + LISTEN

French modern metalcore force REVNOIR return with their powerful new single "Fracture," a gripping anthem that channels fear, resistance and the determination to keep fighting when hope feels increasingly difficult to hold onto. The release also marks the beginning of the pre-order for the band's highly anticipated debut album, Sometimes I feel you, sometimes I don't, set for release on November 27.

Described by the band as "a collective cry of resistance: the surrounding fear, and, in spite of it all, the refusal to give up," the track captures the tension of living in a world where silence, uncertainty, and helplessness can become overwhelming.

Built around the question of whether we simply stand by or find the courage to speak up, the track moves between raw vulnerability and outright defiance. Its lyrics paint a bleak picture of fear taking hold, voices being swallowed before they can be heard and people desperately searching for better days. Yet beneath that darkness lies a powerful sense of unity. "Fracture" ultimately refuses resignation, transforming anxiety, and isolation into a collective call to stand together.

Musically, REVNOIR deliver one of their most commanding statements to date. Stunning vocals collide with intricate, virtuosic instrumentation, and colossal modern production, steadily building toward a towering and unforgettable chorus. Heavy, atmospheric and deeply emotional, "Fracture" showcases the band's ability to balance vulnerability with sheer force while pushing their distinctive take on modern metalcore further forward.

Since emerging in 2023, REVNOIR have quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting new names in the French and European modern metal scene. Across their first two EPs and subsequent releases, the band have already accumulated more than 8 million streams, while their rapid rise earned them the title of Best Breakthrough Artist at Les Foudres 2025. Their growing reputation has also taken them to major stages across Europe, including Hellfest Main Stage, alongside extensive touring and festival appearances.

Their momentum has been equally evident on the live front. Following sold-out headline shows in Paris, REVNOIR have continued to expand their reach beyond France, including a European tour alongside Future Palace, proving that the intensity and emotion behind their music translate just as powerfully to the stage.

Pre-order here.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Release Just Dropped From PLUME — WATCH + LISTEN

Rising alternative heavy act PLUME return with their striking new single "My Cortisol Face," the final release before their highly anticipated debut album Saferooms & Healing Frequencies arrives on September 25 via Arising Empire.

Blurring the lines between hyperpop shimmer, emotional metalcore and futuristic electronic production, "My Cortisol Face" captures PLUME at their most vulnerable and volatile. Glittering electronics collide with crushing guitars, ethereal clean vocals and piercing screams, creating a track that feels equally fragile, chaotic and euphoric.

Lyrically, the song dives headfirst into anxiety, distorted self perception and the exhausting battle against your own reflection. Images of glitter caught in the throat, ribs beneath paper thin skin and rehearsed smiles paint an unsettling picture of someone desperately trying to maintain the surface while everything underneath begins to fracture. The recurring question of whether this experience is a nightmare or everything they have been dreaming about sits at the emotional core of the track.

That conflict erupts in the chorus, where pain and style become almost inseparable. "My Cortisol Face" transforms inner turmoil into something strangely beautiful, balancing vulnerability with an undeniable sense of attitude and immediacy. As the song builds towards its desperate final moments, repeated questions of whether the pain will ever end underline the feeling of being trapped in an emotional freefall.

The single follows PLUME’s recent releases "Digital Waterboarding," "Furious Icon," "Angel Engine," and "A Cure For A Knife's Blade," each revealing another side of the band's rapidly evolving sonic identity. Since signing with Arising Empire earlier this year, the German four-piece has continued to establish itself as one of the most intriguing newcomers in modern alternative heavy music, combining pop sensibility with distorted guitars, synthesizers, fractured rhythms and a visual identity inspired by glam rock and contemporary digital culture.

Fronted by Pascal Pashaee alongside guitarist David Riederer, keyboardist Luka Lorch and drummer Richard Kilian, PLUME approach their music as more than a collection of songs. Their immersive live performances and carefully constructed visual world form an extension of a sound that refuses to sit comfortably within a single genre.

With their debut album Saferooms & Healing Frequencies set for release on September 25, PLUME are preparing to bring that vision into full focus. The 13-track record represents the next major step for a band increasingly determined to reshape the boundaries between pop, metalcore and forward thinking alternative music.

As the final glimpse of the album before its arrival, "My Cortisol Face" feels like a fitting statement of intent: intimate, dramatic, unpredictable and unapologetically PLUME.

Catch the band live:
9/19 — Lyon 07 France — La Petit Salon

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Releases Just Dropped From RESOLVE — WATCH + LISTEN

French metalcore force Resolve return with their brand new single "Spread My Ashes Into Space," marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for the band. Cinematic, crushing and deeply emotional, the track arrives alongside the announcement of their new album of the same name, Spread My Ashes Into Space" set for release on January 15. The album is available to pre-order here.

With "Spread My Ashes Into Space," Resolve push their unmistakable sound into vast new territory. Monumental riffs, atmospheric electronics and soaring melodies collide with moments of raw vulnerability, creating a track that feels both intensely personal and almost otherworldly in scale. While firmly rooted in the modern metalcore DNA that has defined the band, the single expands their sonic world with a renewed sense of ambition, depth and cinematic scope.

At its heart, "Spread My Ashes Into Space" explores the overwhelming desire to escape when the weight of reality becomes impossible to ignore. Space becomes a metaphor for absolute freedom, a place beyond expectations, pressure and noise. Against imagery of infinite darkness, solar flares and hyperspace, the song wrestles with the line between surrender and self preservation.

The band comments, "This first single and title track dive into the moment the breaking point is reached, and how that kickstarts a new perspective. The core of this song revolves around one specific question that kept coming up when writing the lyrics: "Is it a cure or an escape?"

"We've had times when the sheer weight of everything, the noise, the expectations, made me almost consider changing up my whole life and escape to a quieter, more serene place. In this song, space represents this: an ultimate silence and isolation. A place with 'no rules, no gods, just infinite black unknown.' It’s about the desperate need to find a sanctuary where you can finally be free from the weight of reality, a place where you can just exist however you see fit. This place has been harder and harder to reach for me these past few years, and we think we're not alone in that.

"Some might read the lyrics and see a dark surrender, but we want the audience to see it as written from a place of hope. It's that feeling of being an 'escape artist with no hands,' trying to find a way out when you're completely backed into a corner. Ultimately, it's a very raw admission that sometimes, the urge to disappear isn't about wanting to escape the actual world, but simply trying to save yourself from a system that feels too loud."

The title track sets the stage for what promises to be Resolve’s most expansive and emotionally charged album era yet.

Following two acclaimed albums, millions of streams, appearances at Hellfest and extensive touring alongside internationally renowned acts, the French quartet continue to establish themselves as one of modern metalcore’s most compelling voices. Heavy without sacrificing atmosphere and vulnerable without losing its intensity, "Spread My Ashes Into Space" captures Resolve at a pivotal moment, redefining their signature sound while remaining unmistakably themselves.

RESOLVE LIVE:
9/8 — Asheville, United States — The Orange Peel
9/9 — Norfolk, United States — The NorVa
9/11 — Stroudsburg, United States — Sherman Theater
9/13 — Hartford, United States — The Webster
9/14 — Rochester, United States — Anthology
9/15 — Sayreville, United States — Starland Ballroom
9/18 — Madison, United States — The Sylvee
9/19 — Columbus, United States — Newport Music Hall
9/20 — Louisville, United States — Louder Than Life 2026
9/21 — London, Canada — Forest City London Music Hall of Fame
9/24 — Quebec, Canada — Théâtre Capitole
1/20 — Reims, France — La Cartonnerie
1/21 — Strasbourg, France — La Laiterie
1/22 — Villeurbanne, France — Transbordeur
1/23 — Montpellier, France — Rockstore
1/24 — Limoges, France — CCM John Lennon
1/26 — Toulouse, France — Le Metronum
1/27 — Cenon, France — Le Rocher de Palmer
1/28 — Nantes, France — Warehouse
1/29 — Wasquehal, France — The Black Lab
1/30 — Paris, France — La Cigale

Novelists Release Video for New Single "Ravage" — WATCH // Tour With Bilmuri

Just days after Rock en Seine — one of France's leading music festivals which lineup included Deftones, The Cure, and Tyler and the Creator — and ahead of their North American tour with Bilmuri, Novelists release "RAVAGE," a new single accompanied by a largely self-produced music video. The release marks the beginning of a busy stretch for the Parisian five-piece, leading up to their headline show at the Olympia on April 23, 2027.

Since the release of their acclaimed album CODA in May 2025, Novelists have come a long way. Still releasing through their own label, ACKOR Music, the band continues to refine an increasingly distinctive identity without sacrificing their creativity, underpinned by some of the most accomplished vocal and instrumental performances in their scene. With a frontwoman equally at home in metal and pop, Novelists continue to break the mold. Their visual identity now matches the ambition of a band shaped by extensive touring around the world, as demonstrated by their new video directed by Bastien Sablé, whose credits include work with Aya Nakamura , "RAVAGE" is the latest expression of that artistic vision.

"'RAVAGE' was never meant to play it safe," the band says. "We kept pushing the track further: Heavier, more melodic, wilder… until a baroque cello somehow felt like the most natural thing in the world. The video came from exactly the same impulse. We had the budget to make life easier and hand the project over to a big production company, but we chose to produce most of it ourselves, to make that budget go as far as possible, and achieve the most ambitious result we could. There's something very Novelists about doing everything ourselves, even when it makes our lives unnecessarily complicated, simply because we're obsessed with bringing what's in our heads to life exactly as we imagine it."

The release kicks off a packed schedule for a band who has not slowed down over the past 18 months: Hellfest, Francofolies, Graspop, Download UK, Resurrection Fest, tours across the United States, Europe and China, and a La Cigale show that sold out weeks in advance. Next up: tTeir imminent North American tour with Bilmuri, followed by a European run with The Devil Wears Prada this autumn, before their biggest-ever Paris headline show in 2027.

NOVELISTS ON TOUR:
WITH BILMURI:

9/4 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
9/5 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
9/6 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Co.
9/8 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
9/10 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
9/11 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
9/12 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
9/13 — Toronto, ON — History
9/15 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live
9/16 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
9/18 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
9/19 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life
9/20 — St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
9/22 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse
9/23 — Fayetteville, AR — Ozark Music Hall
9/25 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
9/26 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
9/27 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
9/30 — Seattle, WA — Paramount Theatre
10/1 — Portland, OR — Theater of the Clouds @ Moda Center
10/3 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — Grand Theatre
10/4 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic

SHOWING TEETH Drops New "A Fate Worse Than Loneliness" EP — OUT NOW

Infiltrating the vanguard of heavy music with an uncanny and unpredictable sound like no other, acclaimed Nashville-based sonic alchemist SHOWING TEETH presents her much-anticipated debut EP, A FATE WORSE THAN LONELINESS, out now via Republic Records + Spinefarm. In tandem with the project, she opened up an online store and uncovered her first-ever official merch drop, featuring a "Bad Exchanges" camo hat, Labyrinth longsleeve shirt, and CD version of A FATE WORSE THAN LONELINESS — available here. 

To celebrate the EP's arrival, she also served up the music video for the new single "Make It Out" . The clip captures the uncontrolled energy of this disarmingly catchy anthem with gritty footage and an appropriately claustrophobic performance. Watch it below:

Musically, the track's glitchy riff slips into a buoyant palm-muted groove, while airy keys carry the verses. Boosted by alternately crunching and chugging distortion, SHOWING TEETH translates anxiety into a transfixing refrain as she accepts, "Maybe it's too late to pick me up…I'll throw myself back down….Even up to now, I'll tell myself, 'You'll never make it out'." 

Amplifying her internal struggle aloud without shame, she fearlessly wrestles with self-defeat on the hook and pushes through with honesty and heart intact.

She teased the EP with the brutal and bludgeoning "Bad Exchanges." The latter is quickly nearing one million total streams. Plus, she delivered a chaotic music video to accompany the song. Watch it here. 

Earning acclaim, Revolver hailed it as "a series of noise-tastic riff swerves, ground-unsettling gravity blasts, deliciously disjointed sound effects and, of course, the ultra-violent screams and squeals of project leader and vocalist Addison." Metal Hammer named it one of "The 12 Best New Metal Songs You Need To Hear Right Now," going on to profess, "Maybe it's the frequent blast-beats, or the shrieking, grindcore like screeches, but the Nashville artist really nails a sense of frenzied mania."

The EP also boasts "Rip," which has amassed over 1 million streams and counting thus far. Revolver touted it among the "6 Best New Songs Right Now," raving: "Beyond that textual heaviness, SHOWING TEETH goes next level berserk with her feral shrieks."

This fall, she will hit the road as support to President on the band's sold-out North American Campaign 2026 for six weeks across North America. This run commences on September 4 in Nashville, TN at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, visits major markets coast-to-coast, and closes out on October 14 in Dallas, TX at House of Blues Dallas. All dates are below.
 
Experience A Fate Worse Than Loneliness and more to come from Showing Teeth this fall.

SHOWING TEETH ON TOUR:
WITH PRESIDENT:
9/4 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
9/5 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall
9/8 — Chicago, IL — The Riviera Theatre
9/10 — New York, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
9/11 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
9/12 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/13 — Boston, MA — Big Night Live
9/15 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
9/16 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/18 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Atlanta, GA — Shaky Knees*
9/22 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues Orlando
9/23 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
9/25 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse on Broadway
9/26 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
9/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
10/1 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House & Event Center
10/2 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
10/6 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre
10/7 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
10/9 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues San Diego
10/10 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
10/12 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
10/13 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston
10/14 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues Dallas
10/17 — Nashville, TN — Ceremony Festival*
*Festival Date

Symphonic Metallers SEVEN SPIRES Release Master Key Edition of 'A Fortress Called Home' via Frontiers Music Srl

SEVEN SPIRES is proud to release the Master Key Edition of their acclaimed recent album 'A Fortress Called Home,' via Frontiers Music Srl. To mark the occasion, the band is also sharing the single "Emerald Necklace," alongside a visualizer.

Originally released in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim, ‘A Fortress Called Home’ further cemented SEVEN SPIRES’ reputation as one of the most ambitious, creative and emotionally compelling bands in modern metal. Seamlessly blending symphonic metal, power metal, progressive influences and extreme metal elements, the album showcased the band at the peak of its artistic vision, driven by Adrienne Cowan’s extraordinary vocal performance and the group's fearless approach to songwriting.

Now available in the expansive Master Key Edition, this definitive 3 disc package offers fans the opportunity to experience the album from entirely new perspectives. Alongside the original album, the set includes a complete collection of instrumental versions, highlighting the remarkable arrangements, orchestration work and musicianship that underpin the record. The third disc further expands the listening experience with orchestral versions of selected songs as well as exclusive live recordings captured during the band's recent touring cycle.

About the Master Key Edition, the band comments:

"We invite you to explore deeper into 'A Fortress Called Home' with this Master Key Edition! Who knows what secrets you may find hidden in the instrumentals and orchestral arrangements? What memories will you behold in the gallery of live souvenirs from the last two years?”

Watch the Visualizer for "Emerald Necklace" Below:

From the epic opener “Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues” to the cinematic closing moments of “The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind,” ‘A Fortress Called Home’ represents SEVEN SPIRES at their most accomplished and mature. The additional material included in the upcoming Master Key Edition reveals new dimensions of these compositions, offering a deeper look into the creative process behind one of the band's most celebrated releases. 

For longtime followers and new listeners alike, ‘A Fortress Called Home (Master Key Edition)’ stands as the ultimate document of this important chapter in the band's evolution and a testament to why SEVEN SPIRES continue to be regarded as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking names in contemporary metal.

Adrienne Cowan shares:

"This is also our first time releasing orchestral arrangements. I’m a little extra proud of that, and quite excited since it’s something we’ve always wanted to do."

Order the Master Key Edition of 'A Fortress Called Home' HERE

SEVEN SPIRES are:

Adrienne Cowan - Vocals, Orchestrations, Keyboards, Sound Design

Jack Kosto - Guitars

Peter de Reyna - Bass Guitars, Additional Vocals, Upright Bass

Drums performed by Chris Dovas

Special Guest Vocalists: 

Alessandro Conti (2, 12)

Kristin Starkey (5)

Ty Christian (5)

David Åkesson (2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12) 

Angelica Åkesson (3, 9, 12)

Drums on "Live in Tilburg" and "Live in Montréal" by Dylan Gowan

Guest Vocals on "Love's Souvenir (Live in Montréal)" by Ashleigh Semkiw

President Release "BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE" Out Now // U.S. Tour Starts — SOLD OUT

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT are pleased to reveal BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE, their debut full length via Atlantic Records. Listen and stream here.

Alongside the album release, the band shares "Sleepwalker."

Listen below. 

The album arrives the same day the band kicks off its first-ever headline tour, which is completely sold out.

PRESIDENT, who embarked on their first-ever full U.S. tour supporting Bad Omens earlier the year, are now headlining venues across North America. The live campaigns will feature support from Showing Teeth on select dates. The tour launches tonight at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, making additional stops across the U.S in Chicago, New York, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles. and more before wrapping up in Dallas at House of Blues on October 14.

The album is truly a moment in the overall President campaign.

"Blood Of Your Empire was born out of my own struggle with existential crisis and trying to make sense of belief, mortality, and humanity's relationship with faith," President says. "Religion has inspired incredible compassion, purpose, and beauty in the world — but it has also been responsible for unimaginable suffering and bloodshed throughout history. This album lives in the tension between those two truths. Writing it became a way for me to confront the fear, confusion, and questions I've carried for years, and turn them into something I'm truly proud of."

The album cover is a Eugène Delacroix painting, The Battle of Poitiers, which, consequently, hangs in the Louvre. 

Launching in 2025 and operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, PRESIDENT have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. Refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, PRESIDENT prioritize intent over image.

PRESIDENT 2026 TOUR DATES:
9/4 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
9/5 — St. Louis, MO — Delmar Hall
9/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
9/10 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
9/11 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall
9/12 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/13 — Boston, MA — Big Night Live
9/15 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
9/16 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/19 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
9/20 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
9/22 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues
9/23 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
9/25 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse On Broadway
9/26 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
9/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
9/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
10/1 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House and Event Center
10/2 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre
10/6 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre
10/7 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
10/9 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
10/10 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
10/12 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
10/13 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
10/14 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues

Traditional Heavy Metallers THE UNKNOWN Release New Album 'Graveyard of Empires' Out Now via Mission 84 Productions

Traditional thrashers THE UNKNOWN proudly release their sophomore album, 'Graveyard of Empires,' out now via Mission 84 Productions. Celebrating the launch of the new album, the band also shares their new single, "Land of the Pure," alongside an official lyric video.

The band comments on the new track:

“'Land of the Pure' is loosely inspired by the book 'Train to Pakistan' and the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, telling its story through the perspective of a small border village made up of people of multiple faiths. At its core, the song is a meditation on the fragility of peace, how quickly neighbors can become divided, and the human cost when that peace begins to collapse."

Musically, the track stands apart through its use of tabla and cello, with the latter performed by Dr. Joe “The Metal Cellist” from Israel. His performance, combined with the tabla and Matt Fisher’s emotional vocal delivery, gives the song a distinctly human character, while the collaboration itself quietly reflects one of the ideas at the heart of the track: that understanding and friendship can create something beautiful in a world where we can so easily be divided.

Watch the Official Lyric Video for "Land of the Pure" Below:

THE UNKNOWN is a U.S.-based heavy metal band forging a powerful blend of traditional metal and thrash. Drawing influence from bands such as Jag Panzer, Manilla Road, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden, their sound combines crushing riffs and driving rhythms with soaring melodies and commanding, emotive vocals.

Their debut album, ‘Vanishing Point,’ released through ZYX/GoldenCore Records, earned strong reviews from metal publications and fans around the world, establishing the band as a rising force in the underground heavy metal scene.

Now, THE UNKNOWN return with their new album, ‘Graveyard of Empires,’ pushing their sound even further with bigger arrangements, deeper atmosphere, and an even sharper edge. Rooted in the spirit of classic heavy metal while bringing their own modern intensity, the band continues their mission to keep true metal alive while carving out their own path within the genre.

The album's title is a conceptual statement. 'Graveyard of Empires' explores the fall not of nations, but of ideas, the collapse of peace, the erosion of the human spirit, the slow unraveling of everything we build and everything we believe in. From the battlefields of World War II to the death of civilizations that never got the chance to flourish, to the quiet question of what remains of humanity when humanity itself is no longer the only answer...

About the album, Aamir Syed comments:

"As an album, it isn't about geopolitics, but there is a running theme throughout the stories that we're telling. The empires that fall in this record are ideas, concepts, and the slow collapse of peace. The belief that we're building toward something, and then it falls apart due to greed and corruption. That's what we're mourning."

Order 'Graveyard of Empires' HERE

THE UNKNOWN Live:

September 11th - Hamden, CT @ The Cellar

September 13th - Brooklyn, NY @The Meadows

+ More Dates to Be Announced!

THE UNKNOWN are:

Aamir Syed - Guitars

Matt Fisher - Vocals

Andic Salcedo - Bass

Michael Dale - Guitars

COUNTRY SPLASH KICKS OFF INAUGURAL WEEKEND IN CABO SAN LUCAS

Country Splash’s inaugural weekend is officially underway, bringing country music against the backdrop of a destination getaway to launch the first-ever multi-day beachfront country festival in Cabo, with performances from Tucker Wetmore, Dasha and more launching the three-day experience at Paradisus Los Cabos.
 
As guests arrived at Paradisus Los Cabos, they were welcomed by sunny skies, oceanfront views and the festival’s service-first hospitality. With the all-inclusive resort and beach open for guests to settle into the destination throughout the day, the anticipation built ahead of the evening’s Main Stage performances.
 
At 7 p.m., Jacob Hackworth kicked things off as the sun began to set over Cabo, performing songs from his upcoming debut EP What Took You So Long, before Dee Jay Silver arrived to keep the energy building, blending country favorites with hip-hop, house and EDM between each act, followed by Blake Whiten, whose performance included his Billboard Hot 100-charting single “Bet On That.”
 
Dasha then took the stage to deliver a high-energy set that included her breakout hit, “Austin,” complete with a full-band show to cap it off.
 
Tucker Wetmore brought the inaugural night to its peak with a set featuring fan-favorites “Wind Up Missing You,” “3, 2, 1,” and “Sunburn.”
 
“Great to be able to do what I love at the beach,” Wetmore enthused a half-dozen songs in. “This is officially night one of Country Splash,” he proudly exclaimed to a ready-crowd before introducing his friend and co-writer, Hackworth, to join him on “Wine Into Whiskey.” With a 90-minute set that included “doing whatever I want up here,” Wetmore took the intentionally-intimate festival crowd back with “Casino” and brought a comedic side with banter in between his cover of "Drops of Jupiter” and leading the at-capacity-crowd through Beethoven, Queen and Journey sing-alongs on piano.
 
As day one came to a close, Country Splash Cabo’s opening night line-up set the tone for the rest of the weekend, with its intimate setting offering the energy of a can’t-miss festival alongside the personalized experience at the heart of Country Splash.
 
Country Splash continues Saturday with morning wellness programming hosted by Sports Research, a daytime pool party featuring Diplo and ADHD, a sunset acoustic performance from surprise guests and evening performances from Jon Pardi, LOCASH and Zach John King.
 
Single day tickets are still available for Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, featuring performances from Riley Green, Cameron Whitcomb, Lauren Watkins, VAVO and more. Tickets are available to purchase HERE.
 
On Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, Country Splash and official wellness partner Sports Research are bringing opportunities to reset and recharge through the weekend with a Saturday morning movement and meditation session and Diplo’s Wellness Experience on Sunday. Both experiences are scheduled for 9am and are available to book through Country Splash’s concierge team.
 
Throughout the weekend, Sports Research will serve as Country Splash’s wellness concierge, weaving hydration, recovery and self-care into the guest experience. The interactive Recovery Lounge will feature Sports Research Hydrate Electrolytes, Vitamin D3+K2 Gummies and Vitamin C Gummies, with Hydrate also available in the Members Private Club and dedicated wellness support for participating artists. Festivalgoers will also get an exclusive first look at what’s next from Sports Research, previewing a new product ahead of its official launch.
 
For updates and additional information, follow along @CountrySplash or visit CountrySplash.com.

Tucker Wetmore headlines Country Splash Cabo on Friday, Sept. 4. | Photo Credit: Daniel Pantoja

MAD MAX Celebrate “Stories Of Destiny” Record Release With Brand-New “Dulces Falsos” Music Video

German hard rock titans MAD MAX celebrate the record release of “Stories Of Destiny” with a brand-new music video for “Dulces Falsos.” The song marks a special first in the band’s history: it is the first MAD MAX track ever recorded with Spanish lyrics and presents their classic “Piece Of Candy” in a powerful new version.

With “Dulces Falsos,” MAD MAX pay tribute to their loyal fanbase in Latin America. New lyrics by Andreas Baesler and the Spanish vocals give the song a fresh character while preserving the energy and spirit of the original.

Band mastermind Jürgen Breforth comments:
"Dulces Falsos" is the first song we ever recorded with Spanish lyrics. With this version of our classic "Piece Of Candy" we would like to say a very special thank you to all our fans in Latin America who have always stayed loyal to us and who have helped make the Mad Max comic a great success, especially in Colombia and Mexico.

Andreas Baesler has written a new and very up-to-date set of lyrics. The Spanish vocals give the song even more power, presence and raw energy. Many journalists see in "Dulces Falsos" an attitude and charisma reminiscent of bands such as HEROES DEL SILENCIO for example. That makes us very proud."

Watch the new video clip Below:

Stories Of Destiny finds MAD MAX celebrating 45 years of history while continuing to push forward with new material. Packed with powerful guitar-driven anthems, memorable melodies and timeless hard rock spirit, it combines newly recorded material, long-awaited hidden gems and collaborations with some of the most respected names in the rock and metal world. The album also introduces UK vocalist Alan Clark while welcoming original MAD MAX singer Andreas Baesler as a special guest for his first MAD MAX appearance in 45 years, creating a direct link between the band's earliest days and its present.

Founded in Münster, Germany in 1981 by guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Jürgen Breforth, MAD MAX have remained one of Europe's most enduring melodic hard rock and heavy metal acts for more than four decades. Renowned for their unmistakable guitar-driven sound, strong melodies and classic hard rock attitude, the band have built a loyal international following through countless albums, tours and festival appearances.

Reflecting on an extraordinary career while embracing the future, Stories Of Destiny is built around songs Breforth had the honor to co-write with acclaimed musicians including Sascha Gerstner (Helloween), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Andreas Broon (The Sisters Of Mercy) and Michael Voss, known from his work with Michael Schenker. Reimagined and newly recorded in unmistakable MAD MAX fashion, the album captures both the band's musical roots and their continued evolution.

The visual world of Stories Of Destiny connects to the MAD MAX comic, created by Mexican comic artist Maestro Arturo Said. The comic tells the story of the band from its founding days in 1981 through the 1980s and up to MAD MAX’s first shows in Colombia in 2023, making the album both a musical and visual celebration of the band’s legacy.
 

Stories Of Destiny is out today via ROAR - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Order your album copy now at this location: https://madmax.rpm.link/storiesPR

Artist Line-Up:
Alan Clark - Vocals
Andreas Baesler - Vocals On "Dulces Falsos" & Duet Vocals On "Piece Of Candy"
Jürgen Breforth - Guitar
Dethy Borchardt - Guitar
Fabian Watermann - Bass
Axel Kruse - Drums


Connect with MAD MAX:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/madmax.legacy.band 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/madmaxgermanycom 
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MADMAXLEGACY 
Website | https://madmax-germany.com 

Chart-Topping Rock Heavyweights THEORY OF A DEADMAN Release New EP 'Part 1: Funeral Songs' — Out Now via ONErpm

Chart-topping veterans THEORY OF A DEADMAN are proud to release their new EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' out now via ONErpm. Celebrating the release, the band also shares the new single, "Monster Truck," alongside an official video.

Marking a new chapter for the band, comprising Tyler Connolly, Dave Brenner, Dean Back, and Joe Dandeneau, the new EP delivers their signature mix of gritty riffs, anthemic hooks, and unfiltered lyricism with a renewed sense of urgency.

On the new track, Connolly shares:

“'Monster Truck' came about when we went and watched grave digger practice one day. The driver Tyler was super cool. It was so loud and huge. I was like this is the sound of america."

On the EP release, he continues, "We're focusing now on a ‘more music more often’ kinda approach. With an EP out this September then another in March. Eventually will put them together as a whole LP with even more new songs for our fans sometime in 2027.”

Watch the Video for "Monster Truck" Below:

THEORY OF A DEADMAN have carved out their own lane as one of modern rock’s most unapologetic forces, racking up multi-platinum hits, chart-topping albums, and sold-out shows worldwide. Blending witty, candid songwriting with undeniable riffs and massive melodic hooks, the Canadian quartet—Tyler Connolly, Dean Back, Dave Brenner, and Joe Dandeneau—have built a career defined by both attitude and staying power.

From fan favorites like “Santa Monica” to gold-certified hit “All Or Nothing,” platinum singles “Hate My Life” and “Bitch Came Back,” and the double-platinum “Not Meant To Be,” the band has delivered a steady stream of rock staples. They’ve landed twelve Top 10 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, including four #1 singles: “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” “History Of Violence,” and “Rx (Medicate).” The latter stands as the biggest hit of their career, earning a nomination for “Rock Song of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Along the way, TOAD have achieved two Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200, four Top 5 debuts on the Canadian Albums Chart, and multiple Juno Award nominations, while drawing praise from outlets including American Songwriter, Billboard, and Classic Rock Magazine.

Now, THEORY OF A DEADMAN are ready to further their prolific career with the release of their new EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' out now via ONErpm.

Order 'Part 1: Funeral Songs' HERE

THEORY is currently on The Dead / Seven Tour alongside fellow heavyweights Sevendustwith more headlining tour dates to be announced next week. For a full list of dates, please see below.

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Live:

THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR 2026

Sep 4 - Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall

Sep 5 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle

Sep 6 - Dothan, AL @ The Plant

Sep 8 - New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans

Sep 9 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center

Sep 10 - San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port

Sep 12 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street

Sep 13 - Midland, TX @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Sep 15 - El Paso, TX @ Abraham Chavez Theatre

Sep 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

Sep 18 - Las Vegas, NV @ Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Casino & Resort

Sep 19 - Del Mar, CA @ The Sound at Del Mar

Sep 20 - Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

Sep 22 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at the Complex

Sep 23 - Idaho Falls, ID @ Mountain America Center

Sep 25 - Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House

Sep 26 - Umatilla, OR @ Rock The Locks Festival (No Return to Dust)

Sep 28 - Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry

Sep 29 - Bozeman, MT @ The Commons

Oct 1 - Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival (No Return to Dust)

THEORY OF A DEADMAN are:

Tyler Connolly - Vocals, Guitars, Keys

Dean Back - Bass

Dave Brenner - Guitar

Joe Dandeneau - Drums, Vocals

Silvertomb Drop "Graves in the Sky Video"

Doom Metal masters SILVERTOMB release their new single and video today. 

The song "Graves In The Sky" is also included on the upcoming studio album The Interpretation Of Nightmares. The album arrives November 13 via SPV.

Watch the video below.

Guitar player and singer Kenny Hickey says, "'Graves in the Sky' was a piece that was written from acoustic guitar and piano — a different creative approach for the band that yielded a new texture for the music, blending acoustic guitar, strings, and distorted guitar along with piano. I felt I was coming close to death at the time of writing this song and the lyrics deal with that reality!"

The Interpretation Of Nightmares will be released on November 13 through Steamhammer worldwide in the following configurations:
*CD DigiPak
*LP, 140 g, black vinyl, padded inner sleeve, coloured insert
*Exclusive LP Version and CD/LP Bundles with a shirt only at the Steamhammer shop
*Download + Streaming

Pre-order any and all configurations here.

ALBUM RELEASE: Zahna Releases New Album 'Break or Breakthrough'

Mexican-born heavy rock artist Zahna has released her new album, Break or Breakthrough, out now via XOVR Records, the label founded by Brian “Head” Welch of Korn. The ten-track record is Zahna’s third full-length studio album and her first full album release through XOVR. Listen to Break or Breakthrough HERE and watch an album sampler Below.

Produced and mixed by Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire, with co-writing and associate production from Cory Brunnemann of Through Arteries and mastering by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound, Break or Breakthrough is the record that comes after survival.

Where Zahna's 2023 album Stronger Than Death was shaped by her near-terminal battle with kidney failure and subsequent transplant, Break or Breakthrough begins in the aftermath. The years that followed brought pandemic isolation, medical bills and financial pressure, lost momentum, family grief, betrayal, damaged relationships and faith pushed hard against its limits. Across the album, Zahna turns that fallout into ten tracks of hard rock force, metalcore intensity, dark pop atmosphere and ferocious vocal power, moving through rage and forgiveness, destruction and deliverance, grief and love, and the brutal work of rebuilding a life once the immediate fight to survive is over.

Sharing his thoughts on Zahna's album release, Brian 'Head' Welch says

"We are so happy for Zahna as she finally releases Break or Breakthrough to the world! This isn’t just another album title. Zahna and her team literally lived through it.

While facing so many obstacles, heartbreaks, and difficult moments while putting this album together, Zahna had every reason to break to pieces and give up. Instead, she chose to push through the pain and turn it into something powerful.

I have so much respect for Zahna and crew, and I can’t wait for the world to hear this amazing work of art!"

Speaking on the her journey creating Break or Breakthrough, Zahna shares:

“Two years of work, thousands of lessons, and one great adventure culminated into this moment. 'Break or Breakthrough' will always be the stone in the slingshot. I can’t wait to see the ceilings it will shatter, and the walls it will bring down.”

The album’s emotional and spiritual extremes have been revealed piece by piece throughout its release campaign. “Defiler”, featuring Brian “Head” Welch of Korn, introduced one of its darkest confrontations with spiritual corruption. “The Archer” arrived as a battle cry for truth, justice and the reckoning that follows when evil can no longer hide. On title track “Break or Breakthrough”, the fight turned inward as Zahna explored a damaged relationship finding its way back through vulnerability, humility, grace and forgiveness.

Most recently, “Love & Loss” pulled the record into its rawest territory. Written following the sudden death of Zahna’s father-in-law, a major musical mentor to both Zahna her husband and drummer Patrick Madsen, the song sits inside the disorientation of grief and the questions that surface when loss shakes the foundations of everything you believe.

Patrick Madsen plays drums throughout Break or Breakthrough, making the record an intensely personal collaboration as well as a musical one. Together with Kellen McGregor and Cory Brunnemann, Zahna built an album where its considerable weight never comes at the expense of melody, detail or emotional precision.

“Defiler” has also carried Zahna’s momentum deep into active rock, earning support across SiriusXM Octane, Music Choice, HardDrive Radio and stations across the country. The track remained on the active rock chart for over a month and reached the Top 20 on SiriusXM Octane.

With more than 20 million streams already to her name, Break or Breakthrough arrives at the point where Zahna’s intensely personal world is connecting with an increasingly broad heavy music audience.

ABOUT ZAHNA

Zahna is a heavy rock artist, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and vocal coach whose music combines hard-hitting rock, metalcore intensity, dark pop atmosphere and deeply personal storytelling. First emerging as the vocalist of alt-rock band ILIA, she launched her solo career with Red For War and later released 2023’s Stronger Than Death, an album shaped by her experience surviving a near-terminal battle with kidney failure.

Her new album, Break or Breakthrough, will be released September 4 via XOVR Records, the label founded by Brian “Head” Welch of Korn. Produced and mixed by Kellen McGregor of Memphis May Fire, with co-writing and associate production from Cory Brunnemann of Through Arteries, the album explores spiritual warfare, endurance, freedom and the possibility of life after crisis.

Zahna has amassed over 20 million streams and continues to build growing support across SiriusXM Octane, Music Choice, HardDrive Radio and active rock radio. Beyond music, she is a vocal coach, a passionate advocate for those living with chronic illness, and an artist whose work pulls from faith, anime, literature, gaming and visual storytelling. Across every chapter,Zahna’s mission remains clear: to create songs with substance, honesty and enough fire to help people keep going.

METALITE Unleash Video Clip for New Single "The Metal Elite"

Swedish modern melodic metal frontrunners METALITE have unleashed a visualizer video for their brand-new single "The Metal Elite," another electrifying taste of their highly anticipated studio album Discovery, set for release on September 25 via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.
The new single captures METALITE at full intensity: Powerful, energetic and made to connect with a crowd, the track channels the adrenaline of a live show into an unapologetic celebration of metal and the bond between band and fans.

Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments:
“The Metal Elite is all about stepping on stage and giving everything you’ve got, like it’s the last day of your life. It’s about that raw energy, the connection with the crowd, and delivering every note with full intensity. No holding back, just pure, unstoppable metal.”

Stream "The Metal Elite" here: https://metalite.rpm.link/elitePR 

Mixed and mastered by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Evergrey, Amaranthe), their new album Discovery pushes METALITE’s futuristic vision further than ever before. Across twelve dynamic tracks, the album explores themes of human evolution, technology, survival, liberation and hope in a universe shaped by digital realities and cosmic exploration in the year of 2058, three years after humanity left a collapsing Earth in search of a new beginning.

Building upon the sonic worlds established on Heroes in Time (2017), Biomechanicals (2019), A Virtual World (2021) and Expedition One (2024), the band once again proves why they are regarded as pioneers of modern sci-fi-inspired melodic metal!
 

Discovery will be released on September 25 via PERCEPTION, pre-order the album HERE: https://metalite.rpm.link/discoveryPR

ABOUT METALITE

Founded in 2015 by guitarist Edwin Premberg, METALITE quickly gained recognition with their debut album Heroes in Time, establishing a fresh and modern approach to melodic metal. In 2019, vocalist Erica Ohlsson joined the band for Biomechanicals, helping elevate the group’s futuristic identity through an even more refined blend of electronic textures and melodic power metal. Their evolution continued with A Virtual World and reached new conceptual heights with Expedition One, a visionary sci-fi journey set in the year 2055.

In 2024, drummer Erik Junttila joined METALITE, bringing renewed energy and precision to the band’s explosive live and studio performances. Following his debut live appearance in Linköping in early 2025, the band continued touring extensively alongside acts such as Pain, Leaves' Eyes, and The Night Flight Orchestra, while also appearing at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival and Masters of Rock.
With millions of streams worldwide and a rapidly growing international fanbase, METALITE continues redefining the future of melodic metal. Discovery is bold, emotional, futuristic, and unapologetically ambitious — a powerful statement of innovation, exploration, and the limitless possibilities of modern power metal!


METALITE is:
Erica Ohlsson – Vocals
Edwin Premberg – Guitar / Additional Vocals / Programming
Robert Örnesved – Guitar
Erik Junttila Johansson – Drums
Robert Majd – Bass
 

More on METALITE:
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FRAXURES UNLEASH HEXES — NEW IMMERSIVE ALBUM ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 4th VIA CLEOPATRA RECORDS

Southern California metal force FRAXURES unleash their highly anticipated new album, Hexes, September 4th via Cleopatra Records, accompanied by the release of the official video for the album’s title track, “Hexes.” 

A dark, heavy and deeply conceptual record, Hexes takes FRAXURES into ambitious new territory. Built around a singular premise, each song explores the forces that bind, haunt, manipulate and ultimately shape the human experience.

The title track serves as the gateway into that world.

The official “Hexes” video was directed and edited by FRAXURES bassist Vinny Marvaso of Marvaso Media and incorporates fragments from the upcoming film The Behemoth, creating a cinematic visual counterpart to the album’s ominous atmosphere and central theme. The Behemoth is forthcoming through Cleopatra Venom.

The release of Hexes follows the album’s third single, “Trauma Bond,” which introduced listeners to the record’s curse-driven concept through the destructive cycle of a relationship built around shared trauma.

Frontman Travis Neal described “Trauma Bond” as being about two people who remain helplessly connected despite the toxicity between them — trapped in a constant push and pull until the bond can finally be broken and freedom found outside the chaos.

That was only the beginning.

Across Hexes, FRAXURES expands the concept into a collection of individual stories, with each track examining its own form of darkness, while the album as a whole creates a larger narrative of entanglement, consequence, struggle and release.

Formed in 2020 in southern California, Fraxures line up as: Travis Neal (vocals), Fred Aching (drums), Vinny Marvaso (bass), Nolan Davis (guitar, vocals) and Esty Sanchez (guitar) - seasoned musicians from renowned acts such as William Shatner Band, Deadgroove, Kings Of Thrash, Divine Heresy, Powerflo, BillyBio, The Bloodline, and A Hero Within.  The members’ shared passion for creating earth-shattering music saw FRΛXURES emerge as a force to be reckoned with, blending the raw energy of metal with a modern edge. 

Born during the uncertainty of the pandemic, FRAXURES quickly developed into a formidable heavy music entity, combining the visceral impact of metal with melody, atmosphere and a distinctly modern edge. The members’ collective musical history is unmistakable, but rather than relying on the past, FRAXURES have used those foundations to establish an identity entirely their own.

That evolution has been reinforced onstage, where the band has performed alongside artists including Fear Factory, Snot, Taproot, Orbit Culture, Of Mice & Men and Unearth.

FRAXURES made their recorded debut with the critically acclaimed Firewater Sessions EP, produced by Billy Graziadei of Biohazard. Its combination of crushing riffs, expansive melodies and thought-provoking lyrics laid the groundwork for the band’s next chapter and ultimately led to FRAXURES joining the Cleopatra Records family.

The band subsequently released “Blackheart Serenade” and its interpretation of Depeche Mode’s “It’s No Good,” which broke onto Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

Now, with Hexes, FRAXURES deliver the record toward which that momentum has been building.

For listeners who want to venture deeper into the album’s concept, the physical editions provide another layer to the experience, with the band inviting fans to “grab the vinyl or deluxe CD to explore the deeper meaning of each track.”

Hexes arrives worldwide September 4, 2026 via Cleopatra Records.

FRAXURES — HEXES

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Progressive Rock Duo DATURA LODGE Present A Psychological Thriller In Horror Inspired Video For "Hole"

Progressive rock duo DATURA LODGE delve into themes of regret and self-destruction through the warm analog comfort of David Lynch inspired visuals in the new release "Hole". Directed by Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat, the music video for "Hole" manifests in the form of a psychological horror as the protagonist spirals into self-sabotaging behaviors. The track is taken from the forthcoming, self-titled album set for release on October 2, 2026, via ARQUEN Records.

On the new release Nicky B explains the compositional process: "Musically this started for me with the small seed of the intro guitar and some effects I was playing with. It kind of fell together from there. One of the late additions to the arrangement that I am really happy with is the vibraphone in the bridge section. I was thinking specifically of the song 'Drifting' by Jimi Hendrix and knew Adam [Holzman, keys] would nail it since he had used similar sounds in his work with Steven Wilson. 'W' delivers an epic and emotional guitar solo that could not have been any more perfect for the song."

“W” adds: "This is undoubtedly the best song on the album. When we recorded this one, Ben proclaimed that 'this is the single!' Nicky B knocked it out of the park in the writer’s room and I think the band did a particularly good job handling the dynamics starting with the soft melancholy beginning and constantly building it up until it detonates with Nicky B belting the final chorus."

Director Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat comments on her creative approach:
"Since the band wanted to avoid a literal interpretation of the lyrics, I aimed to translate the emotional baggage into a tense, psychological mystery."

Emotional and captivating, the soundscape of "Hole" contains a dream-like atmosphere. The instrumental and vocals layers across the track are enveloping and immersive; they shut out the external world allowing one to become lost in their internal thoughts.

The band's debut self-titled album, Datura Lodge, is scheduled for release later this year via ARQUEN Records. 

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 Is:

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

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