Shock Rock Legends GWAR Invade the Cannabis Industry with New THCa Collaboration with World Needs Cannabis

GWAR and World Needs Cannabis unleash their limited-edition THCa collection featuring Scumdog Punch, Mutant Fuel and Death by Beefcake.

Humanity has endured GWAR for more than 40 years. You’ve been covered in spew, bloodied and besmirched, suffered violent mass destruction, witnessed executions, mutilations, and countless other atrocities. GWAR came for your lives, and now GWAR is coming for your Cannabis.

The Lords and Masters of the universe have joined forces with World Needs Cannabis(WNC) for a new limited-edition collection of THCa products inspired by the characters, creatures, and general depravity of the GWAR universe.

Speaking about the new venture between GWAR and WNC, Blothar says:

“I don’t know what’s happening but I gotta get paid.”

The collection will be available exclusively to adults 21 and older where permitted by applicable law.

Order the Three New Weapons in the War Against Seriousness HERE

THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING



The initial flower release is merely the first stage of the invasion.

Two additional drops are coming in the weeks ahead, with the GWAR x WNC D9 THC Gummies entering the battlefield first, followed by the THCa Pre-Rolls.

Humanity has been warned!!!!

THCa Flower Information:

THCa flower is cannabis flower containing tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA). The legal status and availability of THCa products varies by jurisdiction.

Legal Notice:

Products are intended for adults 21 and older where permitted by applicable law. Not evaluated by the FDA. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. May result in a failed drug test. Consume responsibly and follow all applicable product and local laws.

Kenny's Double No. 1: "Carry On" Is His 37th; "Remember Me" Is #1 Most Added

Never one to miss an opportunity to sling positive vibes and good energy, Kenny Chesney dropped Silver Sands Marina – and threw an album release party that saw an intimate crowd pack the Pinnacle for a full-band show that showcased six of the album’s 11 songs. Broadcast live on No Shoes Radio, the night celebrated his 21st album, but also the community of people who find their inspiration, joy and clarity in his songs.
 
“Three years in the making,” Chesney offered, “a lot of songs listened to, even recorded, to get to this moment, these stories and emotions, and I wanted to give it all directly to the people who’ve loved and lived this music with me. There is so much good happening, we should all experience it together. Man, did we! And it’s awesome to hear the reactions people are having…”
 
As “Carry On” goes to the top of the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country chart for his 37th No. 1, the East Tennessee songwriter-superstar lands yet another first. “Remember Me That Way,” the surging song of deciding to own the thrills and magic of a relationship instead of the raging final moments, crowned the No. 1 as the No. 1 Most Added Song this week. Beyond the airplay No. 1, Chesney’s latest marks the first time Chesney had both distinctions at the same time.
 
“Carry On,” Chesney’s 100th charting single, became the first indie and only the third single to close the entire radio panel in its first week. As Chesney’s 62nd Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, it set a second record for the most country Top 10s.
 
“When they tell me this stuff, it’s a lot to take in,” Chesney says. “It gets harder the more you do this to find songs that stand out from what you’ve done, that say things you want to say – and you think other people will find themselves in, too. That’s really the point: the connection. Like my tours, I want this music to bring people together, to lift them up.”
 
With the move to HEY NOW Records, Chesney is finding new ways to connect with people – and expand how people explore and understand his music. With his first Talk Shop Live conversation viewed over 366,000 times and his new one topping 100,000, independent records stores across the country, including Austin’s Waterloo Records, Raleigh’s Schoolkids Records, Chicago’s Reckless Records, Minneapolis’ Electric Fetus, Oakland’s 1-2-3-4 Go!, Phoenix’s Stinkweeds and Nashville’s Grimey’s are hosting listening parties this week. 
 
With another pair of No. 1s, the Pinnacle pop-up show served as a witness to Chesney’s enduring power. As Billboard reported, the show served as “a potent reminder that he’s an unyielding seeker of impactful songs in all their forms, not just breezy anthems.” 
 
Less than 40 hours after releasing “Remember Me That Way,” the packed floor and wrap-around balconies were screaming along to the chorus. Whether releasing the past or just loving redirecting the angst, “Remember Me” seems to be the best of both worlds. By summer’s stadium-only Original Vibe Room Tour, the song should be a full-blown catharsis.

KAITLIN BUTTS TAKES HELLO, HONKY TONK LIVE AND IN PERSON WITH SPECIAL TOUR DATES TO CELEBRATE ITS RELEASE

With her fourth studio album Hello, Honky Tonk set to arrive October 30 via Republic Records, Tulsa-born singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts is taking the album’s colorful cast of characters, theatrical spectacle and late-night energy on the road to celebrate its release with the Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour. 

The six-date run kicks off October 29 at Nashville’s Skinny Dennis, the day before the release of Hello, Honky Tonk, before making stops at Honky Tonks across Texas and Oklahoma in December with support from singer/songwriter Meels. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. CT at kaitlinbutts.com.

“I’ve spent so much time imagining this honky tonk and all the people who inhabit it, so getting to actually bring it to life in the rooms that inspired it feels really special,” says Butts. “I can’t wait to play these songs live and celebrate this record together.”

Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour Dates
Oct. 29 — Nashville, TN — Skinny Dennis
Dec. 10 — College Station, TX — Harry’s Northgate
Dec. 11 — Helotes, TX — Floore's Country Store
Dec. 12 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
Dec. 17 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
Dec. 18 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

Named one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated albums for 2026, Hello, Honky Tonk is a love letter to the honky tonks and nightlife that have shaped Butts while becoming a huge part of her life on the road. Recorded in Nashville with producer Tofer Brown (Carter Faith, Willow Avalon, Little Big Town), the album brings to life a bar like no other, populated by a cast of characters listeners might recognize from the dance floor, behind the bar or from the corner booth.

Inspired in part by the vaudeville vignettes of Chicago and Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Butts envisioned Hello, Honky Tonk as a place where all of these characters could coexist.

“The thought behind the concept was how in Chicago, the character Roxie Hart is dreaming up what her show would look like and all the people in it,” says Butts. “I picture all of this happening at Skinny Dennis here in Nashville. These are all the different people in the room. There's the bar fight that's happening. There's the bad girl that just got off work. There's me being the entertainer. There are so many people that really love the nightlife. It’s a connector for people.”

The upcoming tour follows a string of new music from Hello, Honky Tonk, including the recent releases “What More Could You Want,” “I Wanna Be Bad” and “Never Really Mine.” “What More Could You Want,” a Broadway-ready piano ballad and autobiographical sketch of a performer questioning how much more she has to give, offers an intimate glimpse behind the curtain of the album’s larger-than-life world.

“That song feels exactly word for word what I feel like every day,” says Butts. “This tug and pull of loving this and craving this and loving to be on stage, loving every creative moment but also being stressed out wondering, ‘Do you like me? Do I need to be shinier? Do you want more?’”

The album continues the momentum of Butts’ critically acclaimed Roadrunner! in 2024, a bold reimagining inspired by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! that landed on numerous year-end best-of lists and featured her viral anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” which has amassed more than 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams.

For the latest news, music and tour dates, visit kaitlinbutts.com and follow @kaitlinbutts on Instagram and Facebookand @kaitlinbuttsmusic on TikTok.

Eric Church Announces First-Ever Australian Headline Dates

With Eric Church’s brand-new song “On The Road” reflecting on his storied career through the memories that stay with him, the 11-time GRAMMY nominee proves there are still new memories to be made with today’s announcement that he will make his long-awaited Australian headline debut in March 2027. 
 
Joined by special guest Parker McCollum, also making his debut Down Under, Church will take the stage at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on March 13 and Afterpay Arena in Sydney on March 16, before heading to Queensland to headline CMC Rocks QLD’s 20th anniversary celebration on March 20.
 
“Australia, we heard you, and we’re on our way,” Church shares. “It’s been a long time coming, and we’re damn excited to finally bring this show to you. We’re gonna pack as much as we can into these nights, so come early, stay late and let’s make up for lost time.”
 
As always, Church Choir members will have first access to arena show tickets, with presales beginning this Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. local time ahead of tickets going on sale to the general public Thursday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. local time via EricChurch.com.
 
The highly anticipated arrival has been years in the making, with Church having been on CMC Rocks’ “bucket list for almost twenty years,” according to Festival Director Jeremy Dylan. “We are certain the Chief will raise the proverbial roof with his legendary live show,” Dylan said following the festival’s 2027 lineup announcement.
 
Church will also join as special guest on Kenny Chesney’s recently announced all-stadium Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on April 24 and running through Aug. 28 at Foxboro’s Gillette Stadium. Tickets to all stadium tour dates are on sale now.
 
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

SILVER SANDS MARINA Debuts with a Beyond-Packed Pinnacle Pop-Up Show

Kenny Chesney hit Nashville’s The Pinnacle with new music blazing. To celebrate the release of Silver Sands Marina, the eclectic 11-song record that embraces the nuances that define life, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar threw an impossibly small pop-up show at Nashville Yards' venue to showcase the project, but also create an opportunity for No Shoes Nation to come together through the music. Beyond the few thousand who were able to get tickets to the gone-in-seconds performance, Chesney broadcast the concert live on his No Shoes Radio, Ch. 59 on SiriusXM.

Opening with the jubilant “Summertime,” Chesney ran straight into the surging “Here and Now” and “Beer In Mexico” before downshifting a little for the three-week No. 1 “Save It For A Rainy Day.” That momentum set up a three-song Silver Sands Marina mini-set that included the sweeping “Burn My Boat,” the euphoric heartbreak song “Goldfish” and the low slung, small town gossip swagger “Talkin’ Dirt.”

“Having listened to some of these tracks for two, three years,” Chesney says, “it was time for them to live out in the open. Playing those three songs back-to-back reminds me that it’s when the song meets the band and the people who love this music, we create a whole new relationship with the songs. There’s how we feel it, how people listening experience it – and what happens when we’re together.”

For an audience filled with college kids, people in t-shirts from various tours, Dolly Parton doubles celebrating 9/2-5, athletes, a section of industry VIPs, local fans, people who came in from Florida, South Carolina and Vermont, it was being part of a moment of arrival for an album the Associated Press proclaimed is “full-throated stadium country, with big hooks and bigger heart,” while Billboard raved is, “placing a premium on top-shelf songwriting that balances lyrical wit and emotional resonance.”

The 22-song set delivered a powerful take on “Silver Sands Marina,” a sing-along “Carry On” and the fullness of time “Remember Me That Way,” as well as “Ain’t Back Yet,” last played in 2015, the smoky, “Somewhere With You” or the life-recapping “I Go Back,” it was a night that focused on how you choose to view the moments. 

On the plaza outside, HEY NOW Records replicated the massive Silver Sands Marina. Not only the pink building that graces the album cover, but a giant postcard, a massive plexiglass fishbowl with two larger than life goldfish, pier carnival games and photo booths, food trucks, a limited edition vinyl store and places to visit with old friends, people you just met and take pictures to remember the moment.

“One of the things I’ve learned from talking to people about this record, the songs they’ve leaned into is how hungry we all are to be together, that human connection – and the desire to turn down all the things that divide us. I put ‘Get Along’ and ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Alright’ into the set, too, because it hit me, that’s what people are seeking – and all the interviews I’ve done feel like the songs on Silver Sands Marina fill that void.”

Joining Chesney as a surprise walk-on was fellow East Tennessee dreamer/songwriter/guitarist Greylan James, who will open next year’s Original Vibe Room Tour. They shared the stage for “Born,” the bluegrass-harmonied life-defining celebration that the Academy of Country Music Song of the Year winner co-wrote, which became the title track of Chesney’s 2024 album.

“Country music runs on dreams,” Chesney said after the show. “And life runs on music. Over the years, it’s about how do you put the positivity, the philosophy, the hard stuff and the sheer joy into the world without preaching. Wherever people are, whatever people need – whether it’s a good time, a postcard to remember or somebody laughing about the gossip – I hope that’s what we’re putting out there. It’s what drew me to town, and it’s what keeps me seeking songs and taking this pirate ship out on the road.”

Kenny Chesney at his pop-up show at The Pinnacle in Nashville Yards on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, celebrating the release of Silver Sands Marina. | Photo Credit: Allister Ann

Glasswaves Share "SCARed" — WATCH + LISTEN

Glasswaves, an up 'n' coming, Rochester, New York-based trio that seamlessly blends dark pop, alternative rock, and electronic elements with a heavy and dynamic edge, recently announced their new album while (True). It arrives October 23 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here.

The band — Noah Rich [vocals], Owen Miller [guitar], and Brendan Curtis [bass] — shares "SCARed."

Watch the visualizer below. 

The track is at once gorgeously creepy and crushing. It will escort you down the darkest hallways of your mind and grab you by the back of the neck with its artful ferocity.
 

"'SCARed' captures that moment when your thoughts turn to static, and you can't tell what's real, what's memory, or what's just yourself unraveling," explains Noah about the song's inspiration point. "From the moment Owen, our producer, and I got in the room with this song, we knew it was something special."

Regarding the album as a whole, Noah states, "while(True) is our most ambitious and personal release yet. Through the story of a failing medical technology company experimenting with dream manipulation, we explore themes of trauma, addiction, perception, and the unseen forces that shape the way we think. More than anything, this album represents our growth as writers. We challenged ourselves creatively, stopped following expectations, and made the record we truly wanted to make. We can't wait for people to experience the world of while(True) and find their own meaning within it."

In an effort to seemingly better understand and treat trauma, addiction, and obsession, a med-tech company called Liminal-Neuro runs psychological tests on various subjects by administering an experimental drug labeled "Neuro Veil."

When these experiments fail, a radiant ancient female entity known as “The Veil” materializes, embodying the subject’s most intimate desires. This manipulative force brings out the worst in her victims and incites unimaginable horror. 

Undeterred by ethics, Liminal-Neuro's lead doctor makes it his mission to find her…

This story could certainly serve as the plotline for an epic sci-fi horror mini-series or even some actual news headline. However, it plays out in captivating fashion on Glasswaves’ full-length debut LP, while(True). The Rochester, NY trio set the narrative's action to a soundtrack electrified by bursts of cathartic metalcore, shockwaves of ethereal hard rock, and spasms of vulnerable dark pop. 

Coupled with big screen-worthy storytelling, the collective, which formed in 2023 and steadily built a following through singles, an EP, and touring, instantly strike a chord on multiple levels.

"People will see things happening and choose not to do anything, because it’s easier than taking action,” explains Miller. "Developments like A.I. data centers deplete natural resources, but nobody seems to care. 'The Veil' represents this sort of selfishness. Even though the company Liminal Neuro promises to get rid of your fears and worries and empower you to become the person you want to be, the doctors are merely using everyone just to find 'The Veil.'"

Throughout 2026, the musicians assembled while(True) alongside producer Justin Spaulding, working out of Atlanta and New York as well as via Discord. The group mined a diverse swath of inspirations, spanning The Neighbourhood, Tame Impala, The Plot In You, Sace6, and Bring Me The Horizon. 

Ultimately, Glasswaves have crafted a multi-dimensional world without comparison.

coldrain's Highly-Anticipated New Album 'OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE' Out Now via Century Media Records

A long time in the making: After dropping their digital EP “OPTIMIZE” October 25th, 2025, Japanese rock quintet coldrain have released their long-anticipated 8th full length album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”. Spanning 12 tracks, the album sees the band seamlessly navigate the line between rock and metal, powered by their trademark sound and electrifying energy. Guest features from Bert McCracken (The Used) and Kenta Koie (Crossfaith, Aftervoid) add further depth, resulting in a record that feels fresh, ambitious, and captivating throughout. The album includes the band’s prior single releases “INCOMPLETE”, “CHASING SHADOWS”, and “FREE FALL”, and “EX-HUMANITY”, and “POISON”.

BUY/STREAM THE NEW ALBUM HERE

WATCH THE ALBUM TRAILER Below:

coldrain announced their “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE JAPAN TOUR”, which will be happening from October to December 2026. All dates and further info here: https://coldrain.jp/blogs/live

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- OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE JAPAN TOUR 2026 -

06.10.2026 - Japan, Kawasaki: CLUB CITTA'

10.10.2026 - Japan, Hiroshima: BLUE LIVE HIROSHIMA

17.10.2026 - Japan, Fukuoka: UNITED LAB

21.10.2026 - Japan, Sapporo: PENNY LANE24

22.10.2026 - Japan, Sapporo: PENNY LANE24

01.11.2026 - Japan, Kanazawa: EIGHT HALL

03.11.2026 - Japan, Niigata: NIIGATA LOTS

29.11.2026 - Japan, Sendai: SENDAI GIGS

01.12.2026 - Japan, Osaka: NAMBA HATCH

02.12.2026 - Japan, Nagoya: COMTEC PORTBASE

08.12.2026 - Japan, Tokyo: TOYOSU PIT

09.12.2026 - Japan, Tokyo: TOYOSU PIT

Credit: Yusuke Yamatani

ABOUT COLDRAIN:

The title OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE is itself a warning: a caution against a world in which the rise of AI has come to symbolize humanity’s growing confusion over what it means to be human. More than a framework of “against AI” or “against technology,” this album calls for the liberation of the soul in response to a world that is steadily being bleached of color, and to the brutality of people who, having stopped thinking for themselves, continue to hurt one another. That is the reason coldrain continues to fight. And OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE is the album where that essence appears more youthful, pure, and unfiltered than ever before - a human fuse burning toward ignition.

Coldrain, the quintet that is about to release their 8th album, first emerged in Japan in 2007, proudly identifying themselves as a “loud rock” band. Their songwriting, heavily influenced by the nu-metal and emo/screamo movements of the 2000s, resonated directly with the youth culture of America at the time. Yet in the Japanese rock scene of that era, “loud music” was still largely associated with melodic punk and pop-punk. As a result of that advance, coldrain absorbed musical elements far beyond nu-metal and screamo alone. While maintaining melodies that carried a distinctly Japanese sense of emotion, they transformed into a chimera capable of crossing through every subgenre of rock. Their ability to be both heavy and endlessly pop became their greatest weapon.

Now, especially since joining forces with Century Media Records, the very fact that their music cannot be defined by a single attribute - and the very “in-between” quality of their style - has become a musical identity unconstrained by borders or genres, radiating an originality that stands among the strongest in the world. 

coldrain are a band whose lives were changed by music that could never have been born in Japan, and yet they themselves are a hybrid that could only have emerged from the Galápagos-like environment of Japan. That is coldrain. Rather than needing to acquire a new place, coldrain were able to turn simply “being themselves” into music in its most unfiltered form. As a result, OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE is pierced throughout by a youthful rawness that feels almost impossible for a band nearing twenty years since its formation.

KILL SOUND RECORDS LAUNCHES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TLG|ROCK ​

Founded by Musician, Songwriter and Producer Justin McCain, New Imprint Welcomes First Signings MCHNZ and ANNALIESE

Kill Sound Records, a new record label founded by musician, songwriter and producer Justin McCain, has officially launched in partnership with The Label Group, TLG|ROCK, distributed by Virgin Music Group, bringing McCain’s longtime passion for A&R and artist development to the forefront.

Joining McCain in the launch of Kill Sound Records are partners Zeb Christensen (Screaming for Silence), Aaron Koenig (Devil in the Details) and Sgt. RJ Mitchell USMC. The label’s first two artist signings are MCHNZ and ANNALIESE.

McCain’s path to launching his own label has been shaped by years of experience on both sides of the music industry. As a musician, songwriter and producer, he has been a member of signed bands including Through Fire and Emphatic, experiences that gave him firsthand insight into the workings of the modern music business while allowing him to work alongside some of the industry's most respected executives and creative professionals.

Those experiences ultimately helped shape a long-standing goal: to create a label focused on identifying artists with potential and giving them the guidance, development and resources needed to build lasting careers.

“I've been very fortunate to have worked with some of the most incredibly talented people throughout my journey as a musician, songwriter and producer in the music business,” says Justin McCain, Owner/CEO of Kill Sound Records. “With being in multiple signed bands, including Through Fire and Emphatic, I had the opportunity to learn from some of the most brilliant label executives along the way such as Monte Lipman of Republic Records, Pete Ganbarg of Atlantic Records, Jeff Blue, known for his work with Linkin Park and, of course, one of my biggest inspirations, Ash Avildsen of Sumerian Records.”

“I always knew when the time was right, I was going to focus on my passion for A&R and artist development and start my own record label. After having conversations with my good friend and industry vet Dennis Sanders, owner of The Label Group, he offered me an imprint through TLG|ROCK, distributed by Virgin Music Group. Alongside my partners Zeb Christensen, Aaron Koenig and RJ Mitchell, we're very excited to announce the launch of Kill Sound Records.”

McCain also credits Dennis Sanders, founder of The Label Group, as an important part of making the vision a reality. Sanders has built TLG into a prominent independent music company, with recent success at radio including a #1 single at radio with Billy Morrison / Ozzy Osbourne.

“Kill Sound Records represents the next chapter of my career,” McCain adds. “I'm incredibly excited to take everything I've learned as an artist, songwriter, producer and student of the business and apply it to developing artists. We're just getting started, and we're extremely proud to welcome MCHNZ and ANNALIESE as the first two artists on the roster.”

Kill Sound Records’ first two signings, MCHNZ and ANNALIESE, represent the beginning of the label’s artist roster, with additional announcements and new music to follow.

In addition, Justin McCain and partner Aaron Koenig have also opened Kill Sound Studio, a production/songwriting team to record/produce artists signed to the label.

BEAUTY IN CHAOS unveils fifth album ‘Quiet Place’, marking milestone anniversary of their debut

Iconic alt-rock / post-punk supergroup Beauty In Chaos returns to where it all began with ‘Quiet Place', - the band’s fifth studio album, arriving exactly eight years after releasing their debut record ‘Finding Beauty In Chaos’. More than an anniversary, the timing marks a remarkable full-circle moment for the LA-based project, bringing together the spirit of its beginnings with eight years of musical exploration, unlikely collaborations, and an ever-expanding family of artists.

Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Michael Rozon (Ministry, Jarboe, Wayne Hussey, The Melvins), ‘Quiet Place’ is a ten-track collection showcasing the latest from Beauty In Chaos. Released September 28th via LA-based 33.3 Music Collective, the album brings together familiar voices and new collaborators while continuing the project's distinctive blend of dark rock, atmospheric textures, powerful guitars, and richly layered songwriting.

The lead single 'Home' featuring Ashton Nyte of famed South African goth rockers The Awakening also marked eight years since BIC's first single 'Storm'. As vocalist and co-writer of that debut offering, this is  a fitting reunion for a song about connection and finally finding where you belong. The 'Home' video was filmed by Nyte and longtime BIC collaborator Vicente Cordero (Industrialism Films).  For the album release, the focus / highlight track is 'You Made Me A Weapon ft. Julian Shah-Tayler'. 

BIC curator Michael Ciravolo describes 'Quiet Place' as “quite possibly our most diverse album, with a collection of songs that just work together”.  This double vinyl release also includes many other returning BIC alumni, including Cinthya Hussey(with a bit of help from her Mission main-man husband Wayne Hussey), Whitney Tai, Julian Shah-Tayler, Betsy Martin, Leo Luganskiy, and Kommunity FK’s Patrik Mata.  

Two new voices join the BIC family on this album - Nick Schultz, formerly with The Faces Of Sarah, and Strangelove’s Brent Meyer. The Deluxe CD also includes three cover song renditions, with Michael Ciravolo himself contributing vocals.

“Since I had several additional new singers in mind, Michael Rozan and I just kept writing songs, but the idea of releasing this album on the same date as our debut was important to me… so I had to make the call to stop at these ten tracks," says Michael Ciravolo.

"I am very aware that ten songs is indeed a ‘big’ listen in today’s chaotic world, but I believe in my heart that our audience is more discerning and open to a true deep-dive listen.”  

Beauty In Chaos has come a long way since LA-based guitarist Michael Ciravolo(formerly of Human Drama and Gene Loves Jezebel and current President of Schecter Guitars) launched this project in 2018. Over the years, BIC has involved members of The Mission, The Cure, Ministry, Cheap Trick, The Offspring, Gene Loves Jezebel, Marilyn Manson, Human Drama, Bauhaus, Nine Inch Nails, Van Halen, A Flock of Seagulls and dUg Pinnick, ICE-T, Rolan Bolan and Zakk Wylde, among other luminaries.

‘Quiet Place’ is available in a 100-copy Limited Edition package, which includes a beautiful 180g double vinyl pressed on Ocean Blue Glitter.  Each of the 100 copies are hand-numbered and include an eight-page lyric booklet, a Special CD, and a set of three BIC guitar picks.  As with all BIC albums, the full digital version is included and sent for immediate download!

A ‘Goth Black’ double vinyl, a Deluxe 13 song CD, and a digital version are also available at the BIC Store. While all of the artists that are part of the growing BIC Family believe in enjoying music in a physical format, ‘Quiet Place’ can also be heard on all streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Curated by Michael Ciravolo
Recorded, Mixed & Produced by Michael Rozon at SAINTinLA Studio
Executive Producer: Tim Perry (33.3 Music Collective)
Mastered by Dale Becker
Cover paintings by Maren Platzhoff
All songs copyright 2026 Beauty In Chaos Music (ASCAP)
'Home' Video filmed by Vicente Cordero & Ashton Nyte
Directed & Edited by Ashton Nyte
Featuring Ashton Nyte (vocals), Michael Ciravolo (guitar) & Tish Ciravolo (bass)
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

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Abysmal Dawn Release Drum Playthrough for Latest Single “Cradle of Affliction”

After more than two decades, Abysmal Dawn remain one of death metal’s most consistently crushing creative forces. While the Los Angeles natives are working on their upcoming fifth album, next month, the band are hitting the road with Obscura, Thulcandra and Orion Rise on their first-ever tour of Mexico. During this 8-day trek, Abysmal Dawn will perform songs from across their critically-acclaimed discography, including their latest single “Cradle of Affliction”.    

As Abysmal Dawn gears up for next month’s Mexico tour, today, drummer James Coppolino is releasing an official playthrough video of “Cradle of Affliction”. With its bone-crushing groove, blinding fills and steady pounding of double bass, the band’s latest single proves why they have such unholy staying power.   

Watch Abysmal Dawn’s official drum playthrough for “Cradle of Affliction” below:

Stream "Cradle of Affliction”
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Abysmal Dawn Beyond the Seventh Sun Mexico 2026 Tour
with Obscura, Thulcandra and Orion Rise

October 8 – Morelia @ Salon Arena [TICKETS]
October 9 – Leon @ Rockstar Burger [TICKETS]
October 10 – Guadalajara @ C3 Stage [TICKETS]
October 11 – San Luis Potosi @ Bunker 57 [TICKETS]
October 15 – Chihuahua @ Pistoleros Bar [TICKETS]
October 16 – Mexico City @ Foro Veintiocho [TICKETS]
October 17 – Monterrey @ Terraza Sultan [TICKETS]
October 18 – Durango @ Levenda De Analco [TICKETS]

Abysmal Dawn’s latest album Phylogenesis and their most-recent EP Nightmare Frontier are both now available through Season of Mist.

Order
https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/absymaldawn

During the height of the worldwide apocalyptic dystopia of 2020, Abysmal Dawnpersevered and released one of the greatest albums of their career, Phylogenesis.

In 2022, the technical death metal icons picked up where they left off and unleashed the harrowing four-song Nightmare Frontier. The EP includes an original track, a newly re-recorded version of the 2006 demo “Blacken the Sky”, and two epic cover songs that showcase the band’s musical versatility and limitless talent.

As the completion of their fifth full-length draws near, in October 2026, Abysmal Dawn are embarking on their first tour of Mexico. During this 8-date run with Obscura, Thulcandra and Orion Rise, the band will perform their latest single, “Cradle of Affliction”, live in all its accursed glory.  

Lineup
Charles Elliott: Guitars, Vocals
Eliseo Garcia: Bass, Additional vocals
James Coppolino: Drums
Vito Petroni: Guitars

Production credits for "Cradle of Affliction"
Guitars, bass and vocals recorded at Tastemaker Audio by Charles Elliott (tastemakeraudio.us).
Drums recorded at Trench Studios by John Haddad.
Produced by Charles Elliott and Abysmal Dawn.
Mixed and mastered by Charles Elliott

Booking Agent:
North America: steph@continental-concerts.us
Europe: stephen.moss@echelonartists.com

Stream: https://linktr.ee/abysmaldawn
Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/absymaldawn

Follow Abysmal Dawn:
Bandcamp: https://abysmaldawn.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/abysmal-dawn/159709532
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2h7HrMDoZpWxx3uAuJxyj9
Facebook: www.facebook.com/abysmaldawn
Instagram: www.instagram.com/abysmaldawn
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CHEZ KANE Reveals Brand New Single “Strip Me Down” Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

British rocker CHEZ KANE is thrilled to reveal her brand new single, "Strip Me Down," along with an official video, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The song is taken from her latest studio album 'Reckless,' which was released in March.

The release also includes “Hot Wired Heart," a previously unreleased B-side, available on all streaming platforms. 

CHEZ commented:

“'Strip Me Down' is another little piece of the 'Reckless' story and I definitely wanted to turn up the heat with this one! It’s sexy, playful and a little bit naughty, with a real sense of temptation and attitude. Just when you thought we’d finished with 'Reckless,' we’ve got a brand new music video for 'Strip Me Down' and a bonus track included.”

Watch the Official Video for “Strip Me Down" Below:

CHEZ KANE has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting voices in modern melodic rock, bringing the larger-than-life spirit of the genre’s golden era into the present day with soaring vocals, infectious hooks and unmistakable charisma.

Following the success of her first two albums, CHEZ returned in March with her third studio record, ‘Reckless’ - an explosive collection of arena-ready anthems, slick guitar work and unapologetic ’80s-style swagger. Bigger in sound and richer in emotion, the album further cemented her reputation as a standout artist in the new generation of melodic rock.

Once again written and produced by Danny Rexon, frontman of Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx, ‘Reckless’ built on the creative partnership that has helped define CHEZ’s solo career. Together, they have developed a sound that celebrates the glory days of melodic and hard rock while injecting them with fresh energy and modern production.

From glam-infused rockers to emotional slow-burners, CHEZ’s music is driven by huge choruses, memorable melodies and a powerhouse voice made for the biggest stages. Across three albums, her growing confidence and unmistakable personality have shown that she isn’t simply paying tribute to the sound of the ’80s - she’s helping carry it forward.

Now, following ‘Reckless,’ CHEZ KANE opens the next chapter with a brand-new track, offering another dose of the energy, attitude and melodic firepower that have become her trademark, while giving fans their first taste of what comes next.

Bold, infectious and built to be played loud, CHEZ KANE continues to prove that melodic rock is very much alive - and she’s right at the heart of it.

Order 'Reckless' HERE

Goth Rock Icons THE 69 EYES Unveil New Single “Brandon Lee (Forma Acustica)” + Official Music Video

THE 69 EYES are thrilled to unveil their new single “Brandon Lee (Forma Acustica),” out now via BLKIIBLK. 

Originally featured on ‘Blessed Be,’ the song was first released in 2000 and became an international success for the band. Its title refers to the late American actor Brandon Lee, who played the lead role in the dark cult classic “The Crow” (1993).

The single was mixed by acclaimed American producer Matt Hyde, who also produced THE 69 EYES’ ‘Back In Blood,’ recorded in Los Angeles in 2009. Known for his work with Slayer and Deftones, Hyde most recently mixed Megadeth’s self-titled album ‘Megadeth’ (2026), which reached No. 1 in the United States.

The music video for the track was filmed at Suomenlinna, Helsinki, and directed by Elias Ryynänen. Paparazzi models Corinna Puleo and Lotte Vainio bring timeless catwalk glamour to the band’s gothic rock world, evoking the turn-of-the-millennium aesthetic.

The single is the first taste of an acoustic record, set for release in early 2027. THE 69 EYES will also bring their melodic side on tour in February next year, with a nationwide concert hall tour across Finland.

Watch the Music Video for “Brandon Lee (Forma Acustica)” Below:

Once you’ve survived the 80s rock scene, you become unstoppable - and THE 69 EYESare living proof. Formed in Helsinki in 1989 and still going strong with the same line-up some four decades later, the Helsinki Vampires have earned their legendary status.

In a world with fewer and fewer true believers in leather jackets, midnight sunglasses, and low-slung guitars, THE 69 EYES keep the Johnny Thunders flame burning like an endless sleazy club night back in the day.

Their biggest hit, “Lost Boys” from 2005, was made into an iconic music video by MTV's Jackass star and skater Bam Margera and remains on annual Halloween rock playlists.

One foot in glam, another one in goth, THE 69 EYES have released thirteen albums, reaching gold and platinum and mainstream status in their native Finland, where they are signed to Gabi Hakanen’s Vallila Music House. Their previous studio album, ‘Death Of Darkness,’ was released in 2023, and they have been touring without any notable breaks all over the world for the last twenty years.

Vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, bass, and drums are the classic rock band lineup. THE 69 EYES have that magic on stage that is needed for these elements to carry on beyond the rock'n'roll dreams, theirs and their cult following.

THE 69 EYES are:

Jyrki 69 – Vocals

Bazie – Guitar, Backing Vocals

Timo-Timo – Guitar

Archzie – Bass, Backing Vocals

Jussi 69 – Drums

Swedish Hard Rock Heavyweights HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Officially Sign to Frontiers Music Srl Share New Single "Halo"

Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the signing of Swedish hard rock heavyweights HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for one of Scandinavia’s most enduring and explosive rock bands.

The partnership kicks off with the release of HARDCORE SUPERSTAR’s brand-new single, “Halo,” just days before the band launches the Scandinavian leg of its “Dirty Halo Tour” on October 2nd.

The band comments:

“We’re really excited to start this new chapter with Frontiers. After all these years, we’re still just as hungry to make great records, play loud, and push HARDCORE SUPERSTAR forward. We feel Frontiers understands where we come from, but more importantly, where we want to go next. There’s a lot of new music coming, and we can’t wait to get it out there.”

Aldo Lonobile, VP of Global A&R, Frontiers Label Group, states:

“Being a fan of the band for many years, I am particularly excited to welcome HARDCORE SUPERSTAR to Frontiers! They have built an incredible legacy, but I truly believe they still have a lot to say and many more chapters to write. We’re excited to be the right partner for their next steps and to support their vision as they enter this new chapter.”

Raw, loud, and unapologetic, “Halo” captures HARDCORE SUPERSTAR at their most direct. Built on heavy riffs, attitude and a chorus made for the live stage, the song revels in the turmoil between chaos and redemption, where bitter truths, wine-soaked spite and fake prayers collide.

The band described the new single by saying:

“'Halo' is an anthem for people faking their prayers in the hope of securing a little grace under their Dirty Halo. It’s about that distorted line that lies somewhere between praying for redemption and embracing the chaos - the sins, mistakes, and bad decisions you can’t take back.”

Watch the Official Music Video for "Halo" Below:

The new single arrives as HARDCORE SUPERSTAR prepares to return to the road for the “Dirty Halo Tour,” a 20-date run through Sweden and Finland beginning October 2nd in Malmö. The tour will continue into Europe and the rest of the world during 2027.

“We are excited to be back on the road for this long-awaited tour. We love the chaos, the crowds, the late nights and the connection with the fans. This tour is going to be something special,” said HARDCORE SUPERSTAR.

Alongside preparations for the tour, the band is currently in the studio working on the follow-up to their acclaimed album ‘Abrakadabra.’ The upcoming release will also be the first to feature new drummer Efraim Larsson (Gathering Of Kings, Masterplan).

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Live:

"Dirty Halo Tour 2026"

10/02 - Malmö, Sweden @ Slagthuset

10/03 - Gotland, Sweden @ Birka Viking Line

10/09 - Norrköping, Sweden @ Arbis

10/10 - Skövde, Sweden @ Lokstallet

10/13 - Helsinki, Finland @ Tavastia

10/14 - Tampere, Finland @ Tavara Asema

10/15 - Turku, Finland @ Teatro-Sali Logomo

10/23 - Örebro, Sweden @ Frimis Salonger

10/24 - Motala, Sweden @ Saluhallen

10/30 - Trollhättan, Sweden @ Folkets Hus Kulturhuset

10/31 - Västerås, Sweden @ Steam Hotel

11/04 - Uppsala, Sweden @ Katalin

11/05 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Börsen

11/06 - Skellefteå, Sweden @ Sara Kulturhus

11/07 - Umeå, Sweden @ Folkets Hus

11/13 - Gävle, Sweden @ Musikhuset

11/14 - Krylbo, Sweden @ Torp

11/19 - Göteborg, Sweden @ Pustervik

11/20 - Kristianstad, Sweden @ Biljardkompaniet

11/21 - Helsingborg, Sweden @ The Tivoli

Tickets and further tour information are available HERE

📸: Eva Wistemar

Over the course of their career, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have built a formidable international reputation with their unmistakable blend of hard rock, sleaze, thrash and street-metal attitude. Driven by relentless worldwide touring and a catalogue packed with hard rock anthems, the band have earned a devoted global following and a reputation for explosive live performances.

In recent years, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have continued to reach new audiences through high-profile appearances and placements, including multiple songs featured in the HBO Max series “Peacemaker,” created by James Gunn, while maintaining the relentless touring schedule that has been central to the band since its earliest days.

With “Halo,” a major new tour and more new music on the horizon, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR’s partnership with Frontiers Music Srl signals the start of a new era for the Swedish rock legends.

HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are:

Joakim “Jocke” Berg - Vocals

Martin Sandvik - Bass

Vic Zino - Guitar

Efraim Larsson – Drums

Katerina Nicole Drops "The Weight of a Thousand Skies" Video — WATCH

"The Weight of a Thousand Skies" is a song about the feeling of carrying the weight of rejection, uncertainty, and everything that comes with trying to build a life around something you truly believe in.

Watch the video below. 

"For me, a big part of the song comes from repeatedly putting myself out there in the music industry — reaching out, taking chances, trying to create opportunities, and sometimes being met with rejection or complete silence," says singer Katerina Nicole. "After a while, that silence can start to feel incredibly heavy. You start questioning yourself, wondering if you’re good enough, and asking how many times you're willing to try again."

She continues. "I also wanted the meaning to be bigger than just my experience in music. Everyone goes through periods where life feels like it's piling more and more weight onto them — expectations, setbacks, responsibilities, disappointment, and the feeling that you have to keep functioning through all of it That’s what "The Weight of a Thousand Skies" represents to me: carrying an enormous amount of uncertainty and still choosing to believe that what you’re working toward is worth fighting for. For me, this song is about betting on yourself when nobody else is willing to. And maybe that’s the hardest part of chasing a dream: accepting that sometimes the only person who can keep the fire alive is you."

Blending the crushing intensity of modern metalcore with soaring melodies and raw emotional honesty, the Canadian-born independent artist continues to carve out her own lane with each release.

New Heavy Music From floya — LISTEN + WATCH

More than a year has passed since FLOYA last offered a glimpse into their world. Now, the German modern rock duo finally breaks the silence with "Juneau,"  via Arising Empire.

Rather than explaining where they have been, FLOYA let the music speak for itself. "Juneau" feels immediately recognizable, carrying the soaring melodies, atmospheric electronics and emotional immediacy that have defined the duo from the beginning. Yet there is something different beneath the surface. The sound feels heavier, deeper, and more grounded, revealing a new sense of gravity without sacrificing the infectious hooks at the heart of FLOYA's identity.

Built around an enormous chorus and an irresistible modern rock pulse, "Juneau" balances euphoria with vulnerability. Phil Bayer's expressive vocals move from intimacy to soaring release while Marv Wilder's guitars and the track's expansive production create a sound that feels simultaneously weightless and crushing.

Lyrically, "Juneau" dives into the overwhelming pull of surrender. Images of exposed nerves, scars, violent highs and waves that threaten to consume turn intimacy into something almost physical: a desperate attempt to silence the noise within and find relief through another person. The repeated admission that "it feels like dying, yet I remain" captures the song's emotional contradiction, caught between destruction and rebirth, pain, and release.

Since emerging in 2022, FLOYA have carved out a distinctive space between modern rock and electronic music. Formed by vocalist Phil Bayer and guitarist Marv Wilder, the duo introduced their full artistic vision with debut album Yume in 2024, combining arena-sized rock melodies with expansive EDM soundscapes and an unmistakably uplifting emotional core.

That vision has quickly found an international audience. FLOYA have amassed more than 20 million Spotify streams and over 90,000 monthly listeners, while their music has generated millions of additional plays across YouTube. Their rise has taken them across Europe alongside artists including Holding Absence, Dead Poet Society, Thornhill and Siamese, as well as to Japan and festival stages including Resurrection Fest, Radar Festival, Euroblast and Reeperbahn Festival. Their debut album release show in Essen also sold out, underlining the rapidly growing community surrounding the band.

With "Juneau," however, FLOYA appear less interested in looking back than in leaving a question hanging in the air. It is catchy, vulnerable and unmistakably theirs, but carries a darker emotional weight than what came before.

Whether it is a standalone moment or the first signal of something much bigger remains unanswered.

FLOYA LIVE:

10/10 — Frankfurt Am Main, DE — Batschkapp
11/28 — Leipzig, DE — Haus Auensee

New Heavy Music From Plume — LISTEN + WATCH

With their brand new album Saferooms & Healing Frequencies, PLUME step fully into a world of their own. Blurring the boundaries between modern metal, hyper-pop, alternative rock, and electronic music, the band delivers a record that feels as emotionally exposed as it is sonically ambitious. Glittering electronics collide with crushing guitars, fractured rhythms and huge melodies, creating a sound that constantly shifts between vulnerability and impact.

At the heart of Saferooms & Healing Frequencies lies the search for safety in a world that rarely stands still. Across the album, PLUME explore anxiety, emotional overload, pain, and the need to find somewhere to breathe, process and heal. Rather than separating heaviness from beauty, the band allow both to exist side-by-side, turning moments of fragility into explosive releases and intimate thoughts into towering choruses.

Arriving alongside the album, "Frankincense" captures that contrast perfectly. Airy, melodic cleans drift through glitching electronics before sharp screams and crushing guitars tear through the atmosphere. Moving between quiet vulnerability and full-force intensity, the track deals with processing pain and searching for a safe place to finally put it down. In many ways, "Frankincense" serves as a perfect gateway into the album, showcasing PLUME at both their most intimate and their most intense.

That constant tension is essential to PLUME. Their songs are built as multilayered sonic sculptures, distorted and driven by synthesizers, unpredictable rhythms and an urge to push beyond conventional genre boundaries. Pop remains at the core, but comfort and predictability rarely do.
The same uncompromising approach extends far beyond the music. PLUME have developed a distinctive visual universe in which glam rock-inspired styling meets a contemporary digital aesthetic. Describing themselves as a "New Generation of Rockstars," the band treats every element as part of the same creative vision. Their live performances follow that philosophy, transforming concerts into relentless, atmospheric and meticulously constructed experiences where music, movement and aesthetics become one.

With their creative ideas, explosive live presence and unmistakable aesthetic, PLUME are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most exciting rising names in the modern heavy scene. Rather than simply revisiting the language of rock music, they pull it apart and rebuild it through the lens of a generation raised equally on heavy guitars, digital culture and pop.

Saferooms & Healing Frequencies is the clearest expression of that identity yet: Bold, vulnerable, chaotic and deeply melodic. It is a record about finding shelter without hiding from what hurts, and about turning those emotions into something loud enough to be shared. PLUME are not interested in becoming an echo of what rock once was. They are shaping what it could become next.

New Heavy Music From Banks Arcade — LISTEN + WATCH

Banks Arcade unleash their new album SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR, a bold and emotionally charged statement from a band that has never been interested in fitting neatly into one genre. Blurring the boundaries between modern metal, alternative electronic music and hip-hop, the record captures Banks Arcade at their most ambitious, unpredictable and personal yet.

Built on contrast, SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR moves effortlessly between crushing heaviness, infectious melodies, electronic experimentation and moments of striking vulnerability. Rather than settling into a single sound, Banks Arcade use the album to push their identity further, bringing together the raw physicality of metal with the maximalist energy of contemporary alternative music. It is an approach deeply rooted in the band’s history, drawing inspiration from underground electronic artists, modern hip hop and classic metalcore while constantly searching for something unmistakably their own.

Arriving alongside the album is "Last Time," a track that perfectly captures its more vulnerable and melodic side. Trading sheer aggression for emotional weight, the song explores the desperate final moments of a relationship that already feels like it is slipping away. Love, regret, and self-sabotage collide with the hope that maybe this time things could end differently.

Brooding production gives way to soaring, confessional hooks as the lyrics turn heartbreak into something visceral. Images of spilling blood like red wine, stitching a broken heart back together and being pushed to the point of flatlining underline the song’s tension between devotion and destruction. At its core, "Last Time" is about wanting to become enough for someone while knowing that your own patterns may ultimately drive them away. That push and pull between hope and resignation makes it a powerful representation of the emotional world surrounding SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR.

That sense of reinvention has defined Banks Arcade from the beginning. Forged through the partnership of two best friends whose backgrounds stretch from jazz degrees to professional MMA fighting, the band emerged from New Zealand through constant relocation, struggle and an uncompromising drive to create something different. Those experiences became the foundation for a musical identity built around evolution rather than convention.

In recent years, Banks Arcade have transformed from New Zealand underdogs into an internationally established name in modern heavy music. The band have sold out headline shows across the Southern Hemisphere, taken their uncompromising live show to international stages including Download Festival, and shared stages with the likes of The Plot In You, Northlane, and Thornhill.

With SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR, Banks Arcade continue exactly what has driven them from the start: dismantling expectations of what a modern heavy band should sound like. Heavy without being confined by heaviness, melodic without sacrificing intensity and experimental without losing its emotional core, the album brings together the many sides of Banks Arcade into their most expansive statement yet.

SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR is out now via Arising Empire
 
BANKS ARCADE ON TOUR:

10/9 — Marrickville, AUS — From Ashes To New
10/11 — Melbourne, AUS — From Ashes To New
10/13 — Adelaide, AUS — From Ashes To New
10/15 — Newstead, AUS — From Ashes To New
1/17 — Sydney, AUS — Hellbound 2027

New Heavy Music From thrown

Swedish heavyweights thrown have officially launched the pre-order for their highly anticipated new album UNWANTED, set for release on November 6 via Arising Empire.

Few bands in modern heavy music have experienced a rise quite like thrown. In just a few years, the Swedish four-piece have gone from one of the scene's most exciting new names to a genuine international phenomenon, building a massive global audience with a sound that is instantly recognizable, relentlessly heavy, and impossible to ignore.

Now, UNWANTED captures thrown at the height of that momentum.

Following the impact of their acclaimed debut album EXCESSIVE GUILT, the new record takes everything that has made thrown one of today's most exciting heavy acts and pushes it even further. Crushing grooves collide with hardcore aggression, nu metal swagger, and an almost instinctive sense for hooks, creating songs that are brutally direct without sacrificing their infectious quality.

Lyrically, UNWANTED retains the raw honesty and confrontational attitude that have become inseparable from thrown. Frustration, self-reflection, resentment, isolation, and the absurdity of dealing with other people all find their way into the record, but rarely without the sarcasm, confidence, and blunt humor that give the band their unmistakable personality. Rather than dwelling on darkness, thrown turn it into fuel.

The first three singles have already demonstrated exactly how powerful that combination can be. "split" marked the beginning of this new chapter with a frantic collision of crushing heaviness and internal chaos. "rehearsed" followed with enormous grooves and a venomous edge, while "critic" turned outside noise and unsolicited opinions into a defiant statement from a band increasingly comfortable doing things entirely on their own terms.

Together, the tracks offer the first glimpse of an album that feels unmistakably thrown while showing just how far the band have come. UNWANTED is compact, aggressive, addictive, and built around impact. There is no unnecessary excess and barely a second wasted. That approach has propelled thrown to a level few emerging heavy bands reach this quickly.

Their 2022 debut EP EXTENDED PAIN surpassed 50 million streams across just five tracks and remained in Spotify's Global Metal Top 200 for almost a year. The momentum exploded further with 2024's EXCESSIVE GUILT, an eleven-track debut album delivered in little more than twenty minutes. Since then, thrown have grown to more than 1.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify and accumulated well over 100 million streams worldwide, establishing themselves as one of the biggest breakout stories in contemporary heavy music.

Their impact reaches far beyond streaming. thrown have taken their explosive live show across North America, Europe and Australia, touring alongside artists including Knocked Loose, Fit For A King, Counterparts, While She Sleeps, and Wage War, while steadily building an international headline audience of their own.

The band's remarkable ascent has also been recognised by the wider heavy music community. thrown took home Best Breakthrough Live Artist at the Heavy Music Awards in 2024, followed by Best Breakthrough Album in 2025, further underlining their position among the leading names of a new generation of heavy music.

At the centre of it all are Marcus Lundqvist on vocals, Johan Liljeblad and Andreas Malm on guitars, and drummer and producer Buster Odeholm. Together, they have created a sound that pulls from hardcore, metalcore, and nu metal while belonging completely to thrown: Massive grooves, abrasive production, unforgettable hooks and songs designed to hit immediately.

With UNWANTED, thrown are no longer simply proving why they are one of heavy music’s most exciting breakthrough bands. They are showing exactly why they have become one of the most compelling heavy acts of their generation.

No filler. No compromise. No slowing down.​

thrown LIVE:

10/1 — Asbury Park, United States — House Of Independents
10/2 — Allentown, United States — Archer Music Hall
10/3 — Norwalk, United States — District Music Hall
10/4 — Worcester, United States — Palladium
10/6 — Grand Rapids, United States — Elevation
10/7 — Milwaukee, United States — The Rave / Eagles Club
10/8 — Minneapolis, United States — Varsity Theater
10/9 — Kansas City, United States — The Truman
10/11 — Birmingham, United States — Furnace Fest 2026
10/13 — Jacksonville, United States — The Albatross
10/14 — Tampa, United States — The Orpheum
10/16 — Greenville, United States — Radio Room
10/17 — Greensboro, United States — Hangar 1819
10/31 — Göppingen, Germany — Core Fest 2026
11/27 — Johanneshov, Sweden — Fållan
11/29 — Hamburg, Germany — Grosse Freiheit 36
11/30 — Berlin, Germany — Huxleys Neue Welt
12/1 — Wien, Austria — Gasometer
12/3 — München, Germany — TonHalle München
12/4 — Wiesbaden, Germany — Schlachthof Wiesbaden
12/5 — Köln, Germany — Palladium Köln
12/6 — Paris, France — Élysée Montmartre
12/8 — Tilburg, Netherlands — Poppodium 013
12/9 — Antwerpen, Belgium — Trix
12/11 — Manchester, United Kingdom — Academy
12/12 — Glasgow, United Kingdom — O2 Academy Glasgow
12/13 — London, United Kingdom — Troxy
2/3 — Fremantle, Australia — Freo Social
2/5 — Hindmarsh, Australia — The Gov
2/7 — Melbourne, Australia — Forum Melbourne
2/10 — Bruce, Australia — UC Hub
2/11 — Moore Park, Australia — Liberty Hall
2/12 — Newcastle, Australia — King Street Hotel
2/13 — Brisbane, Australia — The Tivoli

THUNDERMOTHER Announce New Album "Mothers of Thunder" Out February 5, 2027

Swedish hard rock queens THUNDERMOTHER are back with their Napalm Records studio debut, Mothers of Thunder, out on February 5, 2027. Their seventh album once again proves that the genre's leading ladies can do everything men could — and maybe even better. Their rock 'n' roll vibe comes in with dirty riffs and cheeky lines, the powerful delivery begging for energetic live shows.

THUNDERMOTHER have previously proven to excel at just that: after opening for the legendary Scorpions and Judas Priest, playing at iconic festivals like Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze, or Sweden Rock, and releasing their first live album, Live'n'Alive, in 2026, the four-piece is ready for a new era. Mothers of Thunder is high-energy encouragement for women as well as thrilling, head-bopping fun for everyone else.

Along with the announcement, THUNDERMOTHER turn the genre on its head with the first single, ''Bimbo Boost." Playing the epic riff to Deep Purple's "Smoke On The Water'' backwards, the four-piece addresses the pressure on female artists to always look perfect when going on stage — an expectation that passes by male musicians.

THUNDERMOTHER about '"Bimbo Boost'":
''It's damn hard being a woman. We have to do our makeup, straighten our hair, reverse aging, and always look our best. It's exhausting. We wish we had a magic guitar booster pedal that instantly did all of that for us! We love making fun music videos, and this time we went bananas!”

Watch the Official Music Video for ''Bimbo Boost'' Below:

With their seventh album, THUNDERMOTHER take a step to become nothing less than rock goddesses. Mothers of Thunder is their time to shine, putting genre colleagues in their places with ease. The future belongs to THUNDERMOTHER!

THUNDERMOTHER about Mothers of Thunder:
''We know that it's what every band says when they're releasing a new album, but this time it's true. This is the best THUNDERMOTHER album yet! The songwriting, the playing, and the lyrical themes have reached the next level, and we can't wait to share Mothers of Thunder with the world!

"Mothers of Thunder has killer riffs, groovy grooves, and powerful vocals paired with fun energy and the occasional serious tone. But most importantly, it has Filippa, Joan, Linnéa, and Majsan! Our musicianship gets a real chance to shine, and I think you can hear how much fun we're having through your speakers.

"This album is for you, the old fans, the new fans, and the future fans. Together we will make sure to keep rock'n'roll alive and kicking! We are THUNDERMOTHER, and this is Mothers of Thunder. Play it loud, sing along, and don't forget to ROCK!”

Get Your Copy Of Mothers of Thunder NOW!

THUNDERMOTHER LIVE 2026:
FESTIVALS:
11/14 — Vikingline, SE — Rock at Sea

MOTHERS OF THUNDER TOUR 2027:
WITH BONAFIDE:
2/19 — Utrecht, NL — Tivoli Vredenburg
2/20 — Cologne, DE — Live Music Hall
2/21 — Bochum, DE — Zeche
2/23 — Bensheim, DE — Musiktheater Rex
2/24 — Salzburg, AT — Rockhouse
2/26 — Obertraubling, DE — Airport Eventhall*
2/27 — Munich, DE — Backstage
2/28 — Memmingen, DE — Kaminwerk
3/2 — Zurich, CH — Dynamo
3/3 — Aschaffenburg, DE — Colos-Saal
3/5 — Stuttgart, DE — Im Wizemann
3/6 — Saarbrucken, DE — Garage
3/7 — Hanover, DE — Capitol
*THUNDERMOTHER ONLY

WITH THE KARMA EFFECT:
3/19 — Hamburg, DE — Große Freiheit 36
3/20 — Berlin, DE — Festsaal Kreuzberg
3/21 — Nuremberg, DE — Hirsch
3/23 — Linz, AT — Posthof
3/24 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra
3/26 — Vienna, AT — SIMM City
3/27 — Leipzig, DE — Hellraiser
3/28 — Warsaw, PL — Hydrozagadka
3/30 — Copenhagen, DK — Vega
4/1 — Gothenburg, SE — Monument
4/2 — Oslo, NO — John Dee
4/3 — Stockholm, SE — Debaser Strand

THUNDERMOTHER ARE:
Filippa Nässil — Guitar, Backing Vocals
Linnéa Vikström Egg — Lead Vocals, Guitar
Majsan Lindberg — Bass, Backing Vocals
Joan Massing — Drums

CROSSBONE SKULLY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM "CONDEMNED TO ROCK N' ROLL" + DROP "RIDING WITH ANGELS" VIDEO

Crossbone Skully, formed by Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), announce their sophomore album 'Condemned to Rock n' Roll', arriving January 29 via earMUSIC. Alongside the album announcement, Crossbone Skully drop their brand-new single ''Riding With Angels',' available now on all digital platforms.

Watch the video below.

Following ''Thunder Love," featuring Phil Collen', the new single offers another glimpse into the world of Condemned to Rock n' Roll, an album that captures the full spectrum of the band's sound and spirit.

''Condemned to Rock n' Roll'' draws inspiration from music that has shaped Henriksen throughout this life, from '80s metal, classic rock, pop, country, and everything in between. The result is what Henriksen stands for: ''Condemned to Rock n’ Roll is the sound of a life spent chasing the dream, the song, and everything that comes with it.''

Across the album's 14 tracks, themes of love, rebellion, and survival collide with Henriksen's unmistakable songwriting and voice. At its core, lies a simple truth:  ''I didn’t choose rock n' roll. I was condemned to it.''

Fronted by Henriksen and featuring fellow Alice Cooper guitarist Anna ''Blackthorn'' Cara, Crossbone Skully continue to expand their universe with a revolving cast of Rock n' Roll Misfits and collaborators. Behind the scenes, the album reunites Henriksen with executive producer Mutt Lange, acclaimed engineers Mike Plotnikoff and Olle Romo, mastering engineer Howie Weinberg, and Grammy-nominated mixer Jay Ruston, creating a powerhouse team behind the record.

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ABOUT "RIDING WITH ANGELS":
Where ''Thunder Love'' delivered raw power and relentless energy, ''Riding With Angels'' reveals a different side of Crossbone Skully.
Henriksen explains, '''Riding With Angels' pays tribute to the people who hav traveled alongside me - the ones who supported me, believed in me, and helped me get through to the light.''

With the album now officially announced and available for pre-order, Crossbone Skully invite fans old and new to join them for the next chapter.