Zach Top Brings Red Rocks to the Big Screen & First YouTube Live

Zach Top is taking one of his favorite live performance moments from his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour to the big screen – and bringing fans along for the ride. On Sunday, Nov. 1, the reigning GRAMMY Best Traditional Country Album winner will host a special live experience from Stardust Drive-In in Watertown, Tennessee, marking his first-ever YouTube Live and giving fans a front-row seat to the premiere of Zach Top – Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film.

Presented by Kimes Ranch, the one-of-a-kind event will debut a concert film captured across Top’s two back-to-back sold-out nights at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on September 28-29, 2025. The Stardust gathering will feature a unique, intimate performance from Top, followed by the premiere of the film, transforming a classic drive-in into a gathering place for fans to experience the music together.

Set a Reminder: Zach Top’s YouTube Live

“My first time headlining Red Rocks was such a special experience, and I’m so thankful we decided to film it,” Top shares. “It’s so fun to have my memories from that night immortalized, and I’m so excited to be able to share that career highlight with so many more fans in addition to the ones that attended in person.”

The event opens at 4 p.m. CT, with the program scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT. Tickets are available through Seated for $100 per vehicle, plus fees, with each ticket admitting a maximum of four people. Parking is first-come, first-served, and concessions will be available on-site.

For Top, whose unmistakable traditional country sound has connected with a growing audience of fans, Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film captures the kind of moment that makes the music bigger than the stage. Now, with a special acoustic performance and a cinematic look back at two sold-out nights, he’s giving fans another way to be part of it – whether they’re pulling into Stardust or tuning in from home.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: Zach Top’s first-ever YouTube Live performance, live from Stardust Drive-In and the world premiere of Zach Top — Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film, Presented by Kimes Ranch

WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Doors: 4 p.m. CT | Scheduled start: 6 p.m. CT

WHERE: Stardust Drive-In
310 Purple Tiger Drive, Watertown, TN, 37184 

YOUTUBE LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/WO5_tCIPMrU
Kick off the premiere of Zach Top - Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film with an acoustic performance from Zach, live at the drive-in. 

TICKETS: $100 per vehicle, plus fees, through Seated. One ticket admits a maximum of four people. Parking is first-come, first-served. Link to purchase HERE. 

Thrash and Heavy Metal Force EVIL INVADERS Announce New Album, "Weaponized Chaos," Out February 19

Belgian metal band EVIL INVADERS announce their fourth studio album, Weaponized Chaos, set to release on February 19, 2027, via Napalm Records! The diversity of the songs and the band's matured sound serve as an undeniable proof of their potential. EVIL INVADERS stand apart from their generation through exceptional songwriting, relentless live energy and a genuine, uncompromising attitude—all of which is evident on the groovy new single entitled "D.S.S. (Death Strikes Suddenly)" that is out now with an official performance video! High-pitched screams, relentless rhythms and shredding set the scene for the track that showcases EVIL INVADERS' unique metal sound that balances between high-speed thrash and hook-driven heavy metal, with the multifaceted vocal performance shining alongside the skillful instrumentation. 

EVIL INVADERS on "D.S.S. (Death Strikes Suddenly)":
"A hard hitting thrash anthem that will kick you right in the face. It'll take you back to the pure roots of thrash metal with a lot of twists and turns. Resulting in a solo battle between Max and Joe before the last chorus kicks in."

Check Out the Official Performance Video for "D.S.S. (Death Strikes Suddenly)"

Evil Invaders on the new album:
"This is our most versatile album to date, and we couldn’t be more excited for you to hear it!
 
"This album has everything: speed and savage thrash to crushing grooves, catchy melodic heavy metal, progressive twists, and atmospheric passages. This album takes you on a ride through different tempos, moods, and shades of our sound. No two tracks are quite alike, yet they all belong together.
 
"Choosing the singles was a real challenge because every track brings something different to the table, and we genuinely felt each one was strong enough to stand on its own.
 
"When we finished the mixes, everyone in the band and our close circle had a different favorite track. To us, that says everything about the album: There's something here for everyone, and we're curious to see which songs hit you the hardest.
 
We can't wait for you to dive in, discover your favorites and let us know which tracks stand out to you!"

Pre-Order Your Copy of Weaponized Chaos NOW!

Produced once again by Francesco Paoli of Fleshgod Apocalypse, EVIL INVADERS' first full-length release since the 2022 offering Shattering Reflectionbrings together two clearly defined sides of EVIL INVADERS. The Thrash side of Weaponized Chaos delivers the kind of precision, speed and aggression the genre demands. The title track, "Weaponized Chaos," combines rapid-fire riffing with technically demanding guitar solos from Max Mayhem, while "Dreamstate" attacks from another angle, pairing Senne Jacobs' hard-hitting drums with dense guitar work and Joe Van Audenhove's shifting vocals as it examines the pressure, repetition and sensory overload of modern life. But Weaponized Chaos is not a record built around speed alone. EVIL INVADERS give equal weight to the melodic side of Heavy Metal, with strong hooks, dynamic arrangements and songs designed to stick after the riffs stop. "The Wait" slows the pace and opens up a more melodic and emotional side of the band, while "Forever By My Side" strips things back even further. Written as a tribute to former guitarist Sam Lemmens, who sadly passed away recently and who was part of the band from 2011 to 2015, the song replaces the band's usual attack with a slower, haunting arrangement and deeply personal lyrics. That contrast runs throughout the album. "Bloodstains" draws on horror imagery, "Drenched In Disdain" moves from Joeri Van De Schoot's atmospheric bass introduction into a heavy track about social isolation, and "Fear" returns to the album's broader themes of misinformation, anxiety, polarization, and hatred. The album begins with the instrumental "The Final Dawn," setting up the first full-speed assault, and closes with "Lucid Dreaming." The final track was written by Sam Lemmens in 2014, giving the album a direct connection to EVIL INVADERS' past.

Rather than simply recreating the sound of classic metal, EVIL INVADERS take the elements that made thrash and heavy metal so effective; speed, aggression, memorable riffs, melody, dynamics and larger-than-life songwriting, and put them together in their own way. The result is a record that can move from a full-throttle thrash attack to a melodic heavy metal hook without losing its identity!

EVIL INVADERS LIVE 2027:
EVIL INVADERS' musical approach also carries over to the stage. After years of touring and appearances alongside acts including Dirkschneider and Sepultura, the band returns in 2027 with a renewed live show built around the same contrast as the new album: speed, heaviness, melody and songs made to hit hard in a large room. The big stages are calling.

EVIL INVADERS LIVE:
TRIPLE THRASH ALLIANCE TOUR WITH HEATHEN + EXHORDER:
SPECIAL GUEST: WARFIELD:
2/25 — Karlsruhe, DE — Substage
2/26 — Geiselwind, DE — Music Hall
2/27 — Andernach, DE — Live Club
2/28 — Lindau, DE — Club Vaudeville
3/2 — Aschaffenburg, DE — Colos-Saal
3/3 — Hamburg, DE — Gruenspan
3/4 — Roskilde, DK — Gimle
3/5 — Drachten, NL — Iduna
3/6 — Antwerp, BE — Trix — EVIL INVADERS Headlining
3/7 — Utrecht, NL — TivoliVredenburg/Pandora
3/9 — Göttingen, DE — Musa
3/10 — Berlin, DE — Bi Nuu
3/11 — Bielsko-Biała, PL — Rude Boy Club
3/12 — Prague, CZ — Futurum
3/13 — Vienna, AT — Szene
3/14 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra Blue Stage
3/16 — Munich, DE — Backstage Halle
3/17 — Zurich, CH — Dynamo
3/18 — Innsbruck, AT — PMK
3/19 — Bischofswerda, DE — East Club
3/20 — Bochum, DE — Matrix
3/21 — Paris, FR — Petit Bain

DOUBLE THRASH ALLIANCE UK TOUR:
WITH HEATHEN:
3/23 — Bristol, UK — The Fleece
3/24— Birmingham, UK — The Castle & Falcon
3/25 — Glasgow, UK — Audio
3/26 — Manchester, UK — Academy 3
3/27 — London, UK — The Underworld

EVIL INVADERS ARE:
Joe Van Audenhove — Vocals + Guitar
Max Mayhem — Guitar
Joeri Van de Schoot — Bass
Senne Jacobs — Drums

Power Metal Act SEVEN KINGDOMS Release Official Behind The Scenes Video For "Sono Sola;" The Band Is Currently On Tour Supporting NINI

Florida's power metal quartet SEVEN KINGDOMS has released a behind the scenes video for their latest offering, "Sono Sola." SEVEN KINGDOMS pull back the curtain to showcase their resourceful approach to producing high quality visuals for their songs that combines DIY hacks with a trip to Nevada's dry lake beds for cinematic shots. "Sono Sola" is the first single and music video to land ahead of the forthcoming album, Sono Sola.

Following the success of their Kickstarter Campaign, SEVEN KINGDOMS recently announced their 6th full length record Sono Sola will be released on January 29, 2027, continuing their partnership with Reigning Phoenix Music. Sono Sola is available to pre-save and pre-order.

Pre-save/ pre-order Sono Sola HERE: https://7kingdoms.rpm.link/sonoPR

Stream "Sono Sola" HERE: https://7kingdoms.rpm.link/sonosinglePR

Watch the official music video for "Sono Sola" Below:

Sono Sola was recorded at Morrisound Recording in April and May 2026 with Jim Morris (SAVATAGE, WARRANT, DEATH). SEVEN KINGDOMS wrote the record together with Jim Morris, who also produced the record along with co-producer Francesco Cavalieri (WIND ROSE). The album artwork for Sono Solawas created by Bo Bradshaw.

NINI MUSIC w/ SEVEN KINGDOMS Remaining US Dates:

Oct 21 – Columbus, OH – Summit Music Hall
Oct 22 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
Oct 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
Oct 24 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge

About SEVEN KINGDOMS: 

SEVEN KINGDOMS, a power metal band hailing from Deland, FL, was formed in 2007. After solidifying their lineup in 2009, the band signed with Nightmare Records and began gaining momentum in the metal scene. Their big break came in 2010 when they were handpicked by BLIND GUARDIAN to support their North American tour, which introduced SEVEN KINGDOMS to a wider audience. Following this, they played notable tours and festivals, including ProgPower USA and the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, while releasing The Fire is Mine in 2012, which marked a pivotal moment in their career with its refined sound and strong reception.

In recent years, SEVEN KINGDOMS has continued to expand their reach with international tours alongside acts like STRATOVIRUS, AMARANTHE and EVERGREY. The band’s latest full-length album, Zenith (2022), was released through Distortion Music Group, further cementing their place in the power metal world where they were featured as the sole support for the first US Tour of POWERWOLF and then with WIND ROSE in the USA and Europe shortly after.

In 2024, they released their highly anticipated EP, The Square, under Reigning Phoenix Music, which hit the stages across Europe and the US. In 2025, the quartet embarked to Europe as support for UNLEASH THE ARCHERS alongside STRIKER and they joined BLIND GUARDIAN once again some 15 years later for their North American tour as support with ENSIFERUM. Fall 2026 will see SEVEN KINGDOMS traverse across the US with folk metal artist NINI MUSIC. With world-wide touring view on the horizon, SEVEN KINGDOMS continues to elevate their status in the global metal scene.

Ferociously melodic in their approach, SEVEN KINGDOMS fuse high octane energy and intensity with compelling harmonies in their charismatic, modern take on power metal. With recording for the new album, Sono Sola, now complete, SEVEN KINGDOMS are gearing up to ignite this next chapter. Sono Sola, produced by Jim Morris, SEVEN KINGDOMS and Francesco Cavalieri (V.B.O./WINDROSE), will be released in January 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music.


SEVEN KINGDOMS is:
Sabrina Cruz - Vocals
Camden Cruz - Guitars
Kevin Byrd - Guitars
Keith Byrd - Drums


Connect With SEVEN KINGDOMS:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/seven-kingdoms/269540019 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SevenKingdomsOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenkingdomsofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMYvG0U25tgSi8jQExPAC?si=Zd59_nhbQeKrYGN4dUI7Cg
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sevenkingdomsofficial
Twitter/X: https://x.com/7kskofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sevenkingdoms

INCA BABIES' HARRY STAFFORD and MARCO BUTCHER re-emerge with foreboding 'Time Always Knows' single

Manchester underground music icon Harry Stafford and American trash blues guitarist Marco Butcher are back with their first new music in three years. 'Time Always Knows' heralds their forthcoming album 'Skyscraper Superhighway', out in January 2027 via Black Lagoon Records.

The lyrics reflect on the bittersweet experience of watching an intense past romance fade into distant, abstract memories over time. As vivid details dissolve like smoke, Stafford sits with the lingering weight of a fleeting yet deep connection, ultimately coming to accept the loss and recognizing that time carries its own quiet wisdom, eventually bringing closure.

With a sound that virtually meshes a film soundtrack score with a fleeting love song, the duo offers a sublime moment of contemporary noir. Wiith his production and backwards guitars, Marco allows Harry’s beloved John Barry Esq guitar to float these atmospheric textures throughout the song.

Filmed, edited, produced and directed by Harry Stafford, the accompanying video was filmed in the Manchester neighbourhood of Didsbury on a chilly night in October. From a lyrical perspective, Harry has searched deeper to recall the stories and moments that moved him and trigged his curiosity. Within the song, there lies a lyrical foreboding that ultimately finds some joy from contemporary despair.  

“I had the music for a while, which sounded like a spin on John Barry’s film music and the heavily reverbed guitars of a Morricone score. The melancholy of it seemed to beg for the lyrics of a hapless love song to be sung across it, but it’s still, in essence, a kind of soundtrack song," explains Harry Stafford.

"Marco, who is heavily into film score music, immediately wanted to add some percussion and a bass line and in the production process decided a backwards guitar would add to the despair.”

Stafford and Butcher’s creative bromance began during lockdown in 2020, sparking an unlikely fusion of English post-punk and Brazilian trash blues. Their third album delivers another vivid collision of ideas from two artists long established at the cult fringes of the music industry, who are pushing deeper into their imaginative soundscapes and noir storytelling.

Harry Stafford, who is founder, singer and guitarist for Mancunian gothic-noise merchants Inca Babies, has toured worldwide and released ten albums with the group. His collaborations with The Membranes, Simon Ding Archer, Inspiral Carpets' Clint Boon, Kevin G. Davy and Public Image Ltd's Keith Levene reflect his drive to expand the boundaries of what is possible within the not inconsequential arena of his musical experience.

Marco Butcher, through his work with The Jazz Messengers and Kurt Wolf (Pussy Galore), has released albums spanning jazz, blues, symphonic percussion and electro darkwave. His prolific output has seen him release a multitude of diverse albums and EPs through various projects. His drumming and sense of rhythmic backbone has a compatible melodic imagination and instinct to bend the familiar into unfamiliar shapes, feeling strangely connected to his fellow musicians, especially Harry Stafford.

Brilliantly showcasing their amazing six years of collaboration, 'Skyscraper Superhighway' is the third album from Harry Stafford and Marco Butcher, following 'We Are The Perilous Men' in 2023 and 'Bone Architecture' album in 2021. Here, their shared ideas, cathartic moments, striking melodies, and chaotic-to-serendipitous riffs and beats converge to create a truly exciting collection of songs and ideas.

Somewhere along the way, using every conceivable instrument that can be plucked, struck, bowed, blown or programmed, they have drawn twelve songs from the ether and shaped them into this worthwhile record. From the John Barry-esq soundtrack of 'Time Always Knows' to the electro beat percussion of the title track 'Skyscraper Superhighway', Harry and Marco have dug deep into their musical vaults to explore yet further areas of invention and discovery.

This new album was recorded between Harry's studio in Manchester, and Marco’s Boombox Studio in North Carolina. Files and WAV forms were swapped down the line and the songs took shape, sometimes immediately and, other times, with the wailing and gnashing of teeth as they both agonised over the ability to be excellent not perfect. It was all worth it in the long run.

As of October 21st, 'Time Always Knows' is available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Skyscraper Superhighway' album will be released on CD and digitally on January 15, 2027.

CREDITS
Music written by Harry Stafford and Marco Butcher
Lyrics by Harry Stafford
Harry Stafford - vocals, lead guitar and strings
Marco Butcher - bass and backwards guitar
Recorded by Harry Stafford and Marco Butcher
Produced & Mastered by Marco Butcher at Boombox Studio, North Carolina
Released via Black Lagoon Records
Catalogue no. BLRCD0062
Video filmed, edited, produced and directed by Harry Stafford
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

LYRICS
In this world and in the air, there’s something I can’t solve
I see the way she drops her coat, I hear her name dissolve
But that was long ago, and so her name floats in the clouds
I loved her at that very moment, lost love in the smoke surrounds.
And if Time never seems enough, it’s true time it always knows.


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Cupid Theory Welcomes 2-Time Billboard #1 Producer Lee Rouse!

Cupid Theory, the Los Angeles-based storytelling and artist services company, today announced the signing of 2-time Billboard #1 music producer, audio engineer, and songwriter Lee Rouse for management. Lee Rouse joins Cupid Theory under the guidance of Producer & Artist Manager Andrew Wetzel.

Based in Nashville, TN, Lee Rouse has built a reputation as one of rock and pop's most versatile behind the scenes forces, specializing in production, mixing, and mastering. He is best known for his work with global pop/soul powerhouse Teddy Swims and for helping guide The Funeral Portrait to back-to-back #1 Billboard rock hits.

Rouse's credits span releases with Madball, alongside Illenium, Savage Hands, Issues, and Glasslands. His work has appeared across major labels including Warner Music, Atlantic Records, and Better Noise Music. Most recently, Lee Rouse earned, yet again, another major radio milestone for his work on Outlier's "Graveyard Masterpiece", as the track landed airplay on SiriusXM's Octane, one of the most influential stations in active rock.

For Cupid Theory, the addition of Lee Rouse strengthens the company's growing presence in producer development and management, bringing a proven producer, engineer, and songwriter into a roster built around culturally resonant storytelling and hands-on career building. Founded by Kyle Hulett in 2021, Cupid Theory has grown into a powerhouse force within the music and entertainment industries, offering services spanning artist and producer management, product management, digital publicity, CRM and e-commerce sales recovery, and paid social advertising.

Known for helping artists translate their vision into records that connect, Lee Rouse joins Cupid Theory with a clear focus on creative growth and long-term artist development:

"I've learned a lot about what I need from a team over the years, and Cupid Theory checks every box. They listen, they show up, and they genuinely care about where I'm headed. That means more than people realize."

As Cupid Theory continues to expand its management footprint, Andrew Wetzel, Producer & Artist Manager at Cupid Theory, shares what makes Lee Rouse such a natural fit for the company:

"I'm very proud to welcome Lee to the Cupid Theory family. In the time I have known him, Lee has demonstrated immense talent, work-ethic, and integrity. He brings a calm, steady confidence to the driver's seat of every session that I truly admire."

With Lee Rouse joining the management roster, Cupid Theory's management roster now proudly includes Attack Attack!, Colorblind, Lee Rouse, Not Enough Space, Pretty Pity, Savage Hands, and Summer Hoop.

Photo Credit - Aaron Marsh

ABOUT LEE ROUSE

Lee Rouse is a 2-time Billboard #1 music producer, audio engineer, and songwriter based in Nashville, TN, specializing in producing, mixing, and mastering across rock and pop. Best known for his extensive work alongside global pop/soul powerhouse Teddy Swims and guiding The Funeral Portrait to back-to-back #1 Billboard rock hits, Lee's credits span releases with Madball (mixing their Not Your Kingdom album), Illenium, Outlier, Savage Hands, Issues, and Glasslands across major labels including Warner Music, Atlantic Records, and Better Noise Music.

LITA FORD Signs to Frontiers Music Srl

Today, trailblazing guitarist/vocalist LITA FORD is proud to announce she has officially signed to Frontiers Music Srl! In more exciting news, LITA will be debuting her new single, "Dracula," on October 27th. The upcoming single was produced by Gary Hoey, mixed by Max Norman, and was performed by LITA, Gary Hoey, and Bobby Rock on drums.

On the signing, LITA shares:

"It’s been a long journey to create this magical dark fairytale album for everyone to enjoy. I needed the perfect team to make that happen and to help give this powerful record a life it deserves.  I am so happy to say I have officially sealed the deal with Frontiers Music Srl, as we are thrilled, excited and ready to rise with the 1st new single on OCTOBER 27th, 2026. Good Night. Good Bye..Prepare To Die ‘DRACULA’!! Brace yourself."

Check out Lita’s Facebook and Instagram for a sneak preview of “Dracula!"

Pre-Save "Dracula" HERE

Jeff Stevenson, GM of Frontiers Label Group, comments:

“We are incredibly proud to welcome LITA FORD to the Frontiers Label Group family. LITA is a true rock icon—an artist whose influence, musicianship, and unmistakable attitude have inspired generations of fans and musicians around the world. Beyond her extraordinary legacy, what excites us most is that LITA continues to look forward creatively. We’re honored that she has chosen Frontiers for this next chapter, and we can’t wait for fans to hear what she has in store.”

About LITA FORD:

LITA FORD began her career in 1976 as the lead guitarist of The Runaways, the groundbreaking all-female rock band behind classics like “Cherry Bomb” and “Queens of Noise.” After the band’s breakup in 1979, FORD forged her own path and quickly established herself as one of the most influential women in hard rock and heavy metal.

FORD launched her solo career in 1983 with ‘Out for Blood,’ followed by ‘Dancin’ on the Edge’ in 1984, which earned her a Grammy nomination and produced the hit “Gotta Let Go.” She reached new heights with her 1988 self-titled album, ‘Lita,’ a multi-platinum success that featured the iconic singles “Kiss Me Deadly” and “Close My Eyes Forever,” her celebrated duet with Ozzy Osbourne. She went on to release ‘Stiletto,’ ‘Dangerous Curves,’ ‘Black,’ and ‘Living Like a Runaway,’ earning additional Grammy nominations along the way.

Over the course of her career, FORD has been recognized with the Guitar Player Lifetime Achievement Award, Guitar Player Certified Legend Award, and induction into the Guitar Player Hall of Fame. In 2017, she was honored as the First Lady of Rock Guitar at the She Rocks Awards. Her influence has also extended beyond music, with appearances in film, television and video games, while her 2016 memoir, “Living Like a Runaway,” became a national bestseller. Her iconic B.C. Rich Warlock guitar was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s permanent collection in 2021.

Burn Eternal (Feat. Adam D. + Howard Jones of KsE Fame) Sign to Metal Blade + New Music Coming Soon!

Few names are as revered in metalcore as that of dynamic duo of singer Howard Jones and guitarist/producer Adam Dutkiewicz. There is a certain magic that exists between them that is truly transcendent.

Establishing the blueprint in New England's burgeoning underground — Jones with Blood Has Been Shed and Dutkiewicz with Aftershock and then the legendary Killswitch Engage, the two would go on to join forces and play key roles in what would become seminal KsE years between 2002 and 2012. Their contributions to the scene — both together and apart — are undeniable.
 
When the dust finally settled on the Jones fronted-era of KsE, the duo had amassed an impressive resume of awards and accolades together, including the band's first of several GRAMMY nods for The End of Heartache, which also won best album at the 2004 Metal Hammer Golden God awards, as well as the 2006 platinum-selling As Daylight Dies, which remains the best-selling KsE album to date.

To the delight of diehard fans and the internet, the pair reunited for a new and long-gestating but worth-the-wait creative collaboration that will soon see the light of day!

Jones and Dutkiewicz are exploring new aspects of their musical chemistry and partnership with the new project BURN ETERNAL, who will release music soon, as they have signed with Metal Blade Records.

"We couldn't be more excited to announce Burn Eternal joining forces with Metal Blade for our debut album," states Jones. "The whole team has been amazing, and we can't wait to get this music out. From an idea while having lunch in London to a completed album, this has been such a fun way to reconnect with my friend. Burn Eternal lives!" 

Dutkiewicz concurs, saying, "I am wicked excited to finally be able to share my project with Howard with all of you! It feels great to be hanging with an old friend and making more music with him. We're just two goofballs just dicking around in the studio again.  We are also excited to be putting it out with the Metal Blade family. Mostly because they truly feel like family, not a corporation. Good vibes abound!"

 

Metal Blade founder and CEO Brian Slagel is thrilled to bring the band to the roster, saying, "As a huge fan of both Howard and Adam, it is a huge honor to welcome Burn Eternal to the Metal Blade family! I am excited for everyone to hear the record! as a fan, I love it! This is going to be fun working with everyone!"

Stay tuned for the first official music drop from Burn Eternal... it's coming sooner than you'd think! [[Insert Adam D. cackle here!]]

Progressive Trio SOURCE Release New Single "What Remains," Announce Album 'Resurgence'

Rooted sonically in heavy psychedelic prog rock and thematically in introspection, Colorado's SOURCE present the new single offering, "What Remains." The track lands ahead of the forthcoming 5th studio album, Resurgence. The full length is scheduled to arrive independently on January 15, 2027. 

On the new release, SOURCE shares:
"'What Remains' asks the question: what is left when all hope is lost? When everything I’ve believed is shattered, what remains? It looks at desperation and attachment to outcomes as one of the last barriers to the truth beneath all my delusions and invites  surrendering to what remains."

Thematically, the track was inspired by the band's personal experiences with touring; the hidden workload behind and the scenes, the moments missed and sacrifices made. "There were a few tours specifically where we all felt an unfathomable sense of dread that we had no control over our future as musicians." Vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist Benjamin Gleason comments. "But underneath that dread was this sensation of being fully present in the current moment. A new connection with the truth of our lives which felt safe and secure."

"What Remains" begins with a captivating bass melody that builds into an anthemic progression. Instrumental layers gradually emerge creating a softer, more emotional sound that takes inspiration from bands such as THE CURE and A PERFECT CIRCLE. Heavy distorted guitars, the driving melodic bass and electronic percussion provide movement with a a swooning 6/8 feel. 

Resurgence was produced by Benjamin Gleason and recorded at Cymatic Sounds Studios with engineer Justin Mirarck. Mixed by Benjamin Gleason and Justin Mirarck, and mastered by Tom Capeck. The album artwork for Resurgence is by Mike Gamble. 

Backing vocals on Resurgence are performed by Wes Watkins, Yasmine Hunter, Emma Phillips-Strain and Chipo Muzilikazi.

Alongside the announcement of Resurgence, limited edition multifoil, layered, textured posters of the album's cover art are available for pre-order. The striking artwork was created by artist Mike Gamble, who is best known for his thought provoking work and designs for TOOL. 

Order HERE: https://www.listentosource.com/product-page/resurgence-multifoilholographic-poster

About SOURCE:
Based out of Boulder, Colorado, SOURCE was originally formed in 2014 by Benjamin Gleason, Dan Crisafulli, and Georges Bou Serhal. With founding member Benjamin Gleason now joined by Justin Mirarack on drums and percussion and Pascal Faurie on bass, the trio craft immersive music inspired by their own introspection and transformative practices. 

While SOURCE explore self awareness, healing and personal evolution through their lyrics, musically they situate themselves in the realms of heavy psychedelic prog rock. Instrumental layers, powerful and emotive harmonies and a wide range of dynamics leads to a sound that is melodic with an enveloping feel. 

The band's first album Return To Nothing released in 2016 via Pavement Entertainment and that same year saw the band embark on the Forged in Fire Tour opening for HELLYEAH, IN FLAMES, and FROM ASHES TO NEW. Totality arrived in 2019 through Pavement Entertainment, followed by independently released albums Ethereal Self in 2021 and Emergence in 2023.

SOURCE recently unveiled their interpretation of RADIOHEAD's "Optimistic" ahead of their forthcoming fifth full-length studio album.


SOURCE Is:
Benjamin Gleason - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Justin Mirarack - Drums, Acoustic Percussion, Electric Percussion
Pascal Faurie - Bass

Connect With SOURCE:
Official Website: https://www.listentosource.com/
Bandcamp: https://listentosource.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listentosource
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Ho99o9 Unleash WAR BAIT ft. Slay Squad; North American Tour kicks off tomorrow!

Ho99o9 (pronounced “Horror”) have released a new single, “War Bait,” featuring San Bernardino’s Slay Squad. The heavy, trap-driven track turns the volume up as both bands head out on a 20-date U.S. tour. Ho99o9 co-headlines the run with synth-punk artist N8NOFACE, kicking off tomorrow in San Diego, CA, and wrapping on November 29 in Phoenix, AZ (full dates below).

Ho99o9 & N8NOFACE, with support from Slay Squad. North American Tour Dates:

Oct 22 San Diego, CA - SOMA Sidestage
Oct 23 Garden Grove, CA - Garden Grove Amp
Oct 24 Berkeley, CA 924 - Gilman
Oct 25 Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
Oct 27 Seattle, WA - Substation Seattle
Oct 28 Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Oct 29 Boise, ID - The Shredder
Oct 31 Denver, CO - The Oriental
Nov 1 Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Nov 3 Milwaukee, WI - X-Ray Arcade
Nov 4 Chicago, IL - Reggie’s
Nov 5 Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s
Nov 6 Detroit, MI - The Magic Stick
Nov 8 Toronto, ONT - Lee’s Palace
Nov 9 Montreal, QC - Les Foufounes Électriques
Nov 10 Cambridge, MA - Middle East (Downstairs)
Nov 12 New Kensington, PA - Preserving Underground
Nov 13 New  York, NY - St. Vitus
Nov 14 Hartford, CT - Webster Underground
Nov 15 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
Nov 17 Washington, DC - Black Cat
Nov 18 Asheville, NC - Revival
Nov 20 Miami, FL - Churchill’s Pub
Nov 21 Winter Park, FL - Conduit
Nov 22 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)
Nov 24 Dallas, TX - Trees
Nov 25 Austin, TX - Come & Take It Live
Nov 27 El Paso, TX - Lowbrow Palace
Nov 28 Tucson, AZ - 191 Toole
Nov 29 Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge

About Ho99o9

The New Jersey-bred outfit Ho99o9 made its way to Los Angeles over a decade ago. Surging and seething just below the surface, the pair broke through as an apocalyptically fascinating outlier with their 2017 full-length debut, United States of Horror. In the meantime, their infamous live shows became the stuff of legend as they packed houses on their own and shared stages with everyone from Slipknot, Korn, Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie, Ministry, and The Dillinger Escape Plan to Lil Uzi Vert, Denzel Curry, Cypress Hill, and Ghostface Killah. Earning the respect of an elite cohort of peers, popular collaborations placed them toe-to-toe with Corey Taylor of Slipknot, The Prodigy, JPEGMAFIA, Ghostemane, HEALTH, 3TEETH, and N8NOFACE, among others. Jack Black made an appearance in their KULT CABLE series while they guested on The Eric Andre Show. They’ve received further acclaim from The New York Times, NME, The Guardian, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, The FADER, Revolver, and more. They stand out as the rare phenomenon that can decimate Hellfest and Aftershock Festival and captivate on A COLORS SHOW.

IGNEA Release "Harmony Manufactured" (Feat. Hiraes) + Video — WATCH

Mere days away from the release, Monumental, Ukrainian modern metal architects IGNEA open another door to their upcoming studio album. ''Harmony Manufactured'' is fast and heavy and features guest vocals from Britta Görtz of melodic death metal band HIRAES who recently floored audiences as an interim front woman for Heaven Shall Burn. On IGNEA's new single, her vocals create intense harmonies with Helle Bohdanova's vocals to unfold another facet of Monumental.

IGNEA's new record is set around the concept of nostalgia and draws from architecture in its aesthetics. ''Harmony Manufactured'' draws its brutal sound from Bauhaus buildings. Monumental releases this coming Friday via Napalm Records.

Helle Bohdanova about "Harmony Manufactured":
'"The song 'Harmony Manufactured' is a tribute to industrial design, the Bauhaus school, and the birth of technical aesthetics, celebrating objects in which function and beauty coexist perfectly. The Bauhaus believed in the unity of art, craft, and technology, and that well-made things shouldn't be a privilege but part of everyday life. In this song, the mechanical intensity is combined with a melody that reflects the elegance of everyday products emerging from the production line: stylish, timeless, and capable of evoking nostalgia, like a tubular-steel chair that has outlived three generations of owners.

"In the video, though, it is the human body that is treated as the peak of design. After all, it is humans who carry the most beauty and enduring memory. We're extremely grateful to have Britta as a guest on 'Harmony Manufactured.' Her voice is the technical aesthetics of extreme vocals, and she has elevated this song enormously. I hope we'll be able to perform it live together someday.''

Britta Görtz adds:
''Helle and I have a lot of mutual respect and appreciation for each other, so joining forces on a song felt like a very natural thing to do. I love the strong artistic vision that she and IGNEA brought to 'Harmony Manufactured,' especially the way they explore the themes of nostalgia and Bauhaus through their music. It's always inspiring to work with artists who have such a clear creative identity, and it was a pleasure to become part of their musical world for this song. Having Helle come all the way from Ukraine to my hometown Hannover for the video shoot made the whole experience even more special!''

Watch the Official Music Video for "Harmony Manufactured" (Feat. Hiraes) Below!

Monumental is IGNEA's second full-length album that was written during the full-scale war in Ukraine. The recording process mostly took place in the winter of 2025-2026, during icy temperatures and long power outages in Kyiv.

Helle Bohdanova says about Monumental:
''Back in the 17th century, nostalgia was considered a deadly disease—and in many ways, it still is. It's a universal feeling experienced by every human being, pulling us toward a past that felt gentler than it truly was, especially during the bitter moments of the present. Much of this album was inspired by modernist architecture—concrete giants built to signal progress and a brighter future, now slowly decaying. They’ve become a sort of memory box: monuments to unrealized dreams, where the future that was once imagined never arrived, yet continues to echo through the ruins and bright mosaics.''

Pre-order your copy of Monumental NOW.

Musically, Monumental blends technical metal riffs, industrial textures, atmospheric interludes, grandiose choruses, and melodic passages to mirror "nostalgic rides," where darkness, reflection, and awe collide. Visually and conceptually, IGNEA drew inspiration from retrofuturism, modernist and monumental architecture, and industrial design, creating a world where sound, imagery, and memory converge. The album stands as an ode to the past, a meditation on lost and unrealized futures, and a celebration of the enduring beauty hidden within forgotten places.

IGNEA LIVE 2026:
WITH EVERGREY + STELLAR CIRCUITS:
11/11 — Lund, SE — Mejeriet
11/12 — Stockholm, SE — Kollektivet Livet
11/13 — Linköping, SE — Palatset
11/14 — Gothenburg, SE — Filmstudion 2
11/15 — Oslo, NO — Salt
11/17 — Hamburg, DE — Logo
11/18 — Berlin, DE — Hole44
11/19 — Munich, DE — Feierwerk
11/20 — Vienna, AT — Weberknecht
11/21 — Milan, IT — Slaughter Club
11/22 — Aarau, CH — KiFF
11/23 — Antwerp, BE — Zappa
11/25 — Southampton, UK — The Brook
11/26 — Birmingham, UK — Asylum
11/27 — London, UK — The Underworld
11/28 — Leeds, UK — The Key Club
11/29 — Dublin, IE — Opium
11/30 — Belfast, UK — Limelight 2
12/1 — Glasgow, UK — G2
12/2 — Newcastle, UK — Anarchy Brew
12/3 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion
12/4 — Bristol, UK — Strange Brew
12/5 — Nottingham, UK — Saltbox
12/7 — Paris, FR — Petit Bain
12/8 — Trier, DE — Mergener Hof
12/9 — Karlsruhe, DE — Substage
12/10 — Dortmund, DE — Junkyard
12/11 — Rotterdam, NL — Baroeg
12/12 — Maastricht, NL — Muziekgieterij

IGNEA ARE:
Helle Bohdanova — Vocals
Yevhenii Zhytniuk — Keys
Dmytro Vinnichenko — Guitars
Oleksandr Kamyshyn — Bass

Diamante Announces New Album 'SUPERNOVA' For Release On Friday, January 8 Sumerian Records

Glamorous alt-pop powerhouse Diamante has today announced her highly anticipated forthcoming album 'SUPERNOVA', out Friday, January 8, 2027 via Sumerian Records. 'SUPERNOVA' will be Diamante's third full-length album and the latest body of original music since 2021's critically acclaimed 'American Dream' LP. In celebration of the announcement, she's released her latest offering "Hollywood Blvd" and the accompanying official video. Most recently, Diamante shared "Cool Down" after taking this year's Louder Than Life festival by storm. Pre-save 'SUPERNOVA' at the link here, listen to "Hollywood Blvd" here, and watch the official video below.

ABOUT DIAMANTE

With her iconic 80s glamour and undeniably powerful vocals, Diamante has become a beacon in today's music scene, seamlessly weaving the vibrant energy and bold aesthetics of the era while forging her own distinct identity with contemporary flair. She first turned heads with her debut album 'Coming In Hot' in 2018 soon after followed by her sophomore full-length 'American Dream' including her smash-hit reimagination of Goo Goo Dolls classic "Iris" featuring Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin), earning widespread acclaim and further propelling her into the spotlight. Diamante has toured alongside prominent acts such as Nita Strauss, Shinedown, The Pretty Reckless, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace while performing at major national festivals including Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, and Welcome To Rockville. The alt-pop powerhouse has begun a new era after signing with her new label home Sumerian Records, and released the irresistibly catchy "1987" and "All For The Glory". She then contributed to the American Psycho Comic Series Soundtrack with her spin on Pat Benatar's classic "Love Is A Battlefield", and collaborated with labelmates Kittie and The Pretty Wild for an emotional cover of Metallica's "The Unforgiven" for the Queen Of The Ring Soundtrack. With her empowering anthems and rebellious spirit, the sky is the limit as Diamante continues to prove she is a force to be reckoned with, both in the studio and on stage.

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BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. HIT FULL THROTTLE WITH NEW EP 'FOUND ON ROAD DEAD' AND "BIG ASS GUN" VIDEO

Southern California's BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. are putting the pedal to the metal with today's release of their explosive debut EP, FOUND ON ROAD DEAD, available now via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate, the Inland Empire hardcore wrecking crew has unleashed a brand new music video for the EP's pit-destroying anthem ‘BIG ASS GUN,’ directed by Chris Klumpp (156/Silence, Currents).

Clocking in at just under two minutes, ‘BIG ASS GUN’ is a relentless barrage of crushing riffs, bone-rattling breakdowns and irresistible two-step grooves. Already a fan favorite at the band's notoriously chaotic live shows, the track wastes absolutely no time getting down to business, delivering a concentrated dose of hardcore brutality designed to incite immediate headbanging and full-scale mosh pit destruction. No filler, no wasted motion, just pure, unfiltered aggression.

Stream/Purchase FOUND ON ROAD DEAD: https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/found-on-road-dead

WATCH ‘BIG ASS GUN’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

The five-track FOUND ON ROAD DEAD EP is a thunderous introduction to one of hardcore's most outrageous new acts. Hailing from California's Inland Empire, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have carved out their own lane in the heavy music underground, combining pulverizing metallic hardcore, massive breakdowns and an unapologetically over-the-top monster truck aesthetic. From the punishing assault of previously released single "DRAGGING MEAT" to the sheer blunt-force impact of "BIG ASS GUN," the EP delivers an uncompromising soundtrack to absolute mayhem.

In addition to its digital release, FOUND ON ROAD DEAD is being offered in several collectible physical editions. The limited Black Tire Edition, a 10-inch tire-inspired vinyl pressing, is available beginning October 20th, alongside a new EP T-shirt. Two additional vinyl variants, the F.O.R.D. Edition and the Crusher Edition (independent record store exclusive), are available for pre-order starting October 20th, with both editions scheduled for release on December 11th.

Coinciding with the release, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. will embark on their first North American headlining tour today, October 20th, kicking things off in San Diego, CA. The extensive coast-to-coast trek will bring the band's explosive live show to more than two dozen cities across the United States and Canada before concluding November 25th in Pomona, CA.

The tour features support from CHAMBER, MUGSHOT, LOAD THA NINE, SURFACED, RESTRICTOR PLATE and LIE on select dates, along with an appearance at Warped Tour Orlando.

Following that, BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. will head to the UK in January for a headlining tour with support from local hardcore crew PINTGLASS.

Tickets and additional tour information: https://bigasstruckie.com/

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Oct 10 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest

Oct 20 - San Diego, CA - Corazon Del Barrio^

Oct 21 - San Francisco, CA - Neck of the Woods^

Oct 23 - Portland, OR - High Limit Room^

Oct 24 - Spokane, WA - The District Bar^

Oct 25 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon^

Oct 26 - Boise, ID - The Shredder^

Oct 28 - Denver, CO - Ante Up^

Oct 30 - Minneapolis, MN - Underground Music Venue*

Oct 31 - Chicago, IL - Gods of Chaos

Nov 1 - Milwaukee, WI - X Ray Arcade*

Nov 2 - Detroit, MI - Catacombs at the Sanctuary*

Nov 3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground*

Nov 4 - Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s*

Nov 5 - Toronto, ON - Hard Luck Bar*

Nov 7 - Hartford, CT - Webster Underground#*

Nov 9 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery#*

Nov 10 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Upstairs#*

Nov 11 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus#*

Nov 12 - Philadelphia, PA - Ukie Club#*

Nov 13 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club#*

Nov 14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Purgatory)#*

Nov 15 - Orlando, FL - Warped Tour Orlando

Nov 17 - Houston, TX - The End~

Nov 18 - Dallas, TX - Three Links~

Nov 20 - San Antonio, TX - Rock Box~

Nov 23 - Mesa, AZ - Rosetta Room~

Nov 24 - Las Vegas, NV - American Legion Post 8~

Nov 25 - Pomona, CA - The Glass House

^Load Tha Nine

#Restrictor Plate

*Surfaced

~Lie

UK TOUR DATES:

Jan 1 - Newcastle, UK - The Grove

Jan 22 - Glasgow, UK - Classic Grand

Jan 23 - Liverpool, UK - Rough Trade

Jan 24 - London, UK - Downstairs at The Dome

Jan 25 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms

Jan 27 - Leeds, UK - Boom

Jan 28 - Bristol, UK - Exchange

Jan 29 - Portsmouth, UK - Kola

Jan 30 - Birmingham, UK - Flapper

Jan 31 - Manchester, UK - Rebellion

Feb 2 - Dublin, IE - The Grand Social

Feb 3 - Belfast, UK - The Limelight 2

About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

Born in the Inland Empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions.

2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp.

Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.

Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK.

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Blacklist Union Release New Single + Video "Heavy Is the Crown"

Los Angeles hard rock band Blacklist Union have released their new single, “Heavy Is the Crown,” available now on all streaming platforms. Centered on perseverance, the song explores the importance of pushing through life’s darkest moments, recognizing that dawn is always on the horizon, and understanding that success comes with responsibility.

 

“Heavy Is the Crown” delivers a message about resilience and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when the road gets difficult. Its central theme reflects the idea that the challenges we face can ultimately shape who we become and that achieving success brings its own weight, expectations, and responsibilities.

 

Tony West comments, "'Heavy is the Crown' means that 'shit ain't easy, but you have to suit up and show up anyway."

 

The release comes on the heels of Blacklist Union’s recent six-week European tour alongside rock legends Faster Pussycat and Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale. The tour brought the bands across Europe for a run of shows celebrating the enduring spirit of hard rock.

 

While spending a few days in Paris following the tour, Blacklist Union frontman Tony West made the trip even more unforgettable when he proposed to his girlfriend, Lorraine Lewis, vocalist of Femme Fatale, atop the Eiffel Tower. With the iconic Paris skyline as their backdrop, Lewis said yes, giving the European adventure a memorable romantic finale.

Tony West says, “Everything that is happening right now is like walking through the keyhole to my biggest dreams. I’m here to bring the wow factor and the fire to the firefight… so let’s rock this shit.”

 

"Heavy is the Crown" is available now on all digital streaming platforms. Watch the official music video below and stay tuned for additional tour announcements and more new music from Blacklist Union.

 

Stream "Heavy is the Crown" 

https://unitedmasters.com/m/heavy-is-the-crown-6

Tony West formed Blacklist Union because he wanted to play music that he wanted to hear. They put out the first Blacklist Union record, After the Mourning, in 2006. The band’s name comes from getting the best musicians in town with the worst reputations. With a shamanistic blend of Stone Temple Pilots, Guns N’ Roses, Warrior Soul, The Cult, and Mother Love Bone... Blacklist Union was born.

 

Blacklist Union have built a reputation on their explosive live shows and unapologetically bold sound. Their previous record, Letters from the Psych Ward, racked up over two million streams, setting the stage for the band’s new album. The band's latest release was Slay the Dragon that came out in September 2025.

 

Frontman Tony West, known for his larger-than-life presence, took time out to dive deep into several transformative ayahuasca journeys in the heart of the Amazon, preparing for this next era of music.

 

As West put it, “Ayahuasca isn’t a drug—it’s powerful spiritual medicine from another realm. It helped me heal in ways I never thought possible, releasing layers of trauma, heartache, and sorrow. I’m not perfect—not Gandhi or anything—but it changed everything. My entire view of myself, love, the world, people, and my children changed because of those experiences.”

 

West was raised in the Bronx on The Ramones, Bad Brains, and NYHC. Hearing the call of the wild west, he made his way to Los Angeles at 19 years old. West took a break from L.A. to try out Memphis in 1998. While he was there, he attended the first Saliva gig with Paul Crosby on drums. This marked the beginning of a lifelong friendship between Crosby and West, leading to management, song collaborations, and guest video appearances. West collaborated with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law /Danzig) and Malfunkshun, which was kept active by Andy Wood’s brother Kevin Wood. Andy Wood is West’s muse, and he was honored to sing in his hero’s band. 

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HELLRIPPER Digitally Releases Cover of ARCTIC MONKEYS song, "If You Found This It's Probably Too Late”

Scotland's ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is now unleashing a fiery cover of the song "If You Found This It's Probably Too Late" by the Arctic Monkeys. The song can be found along with two previously released covers of two songs from legendary Seattle speed metal punks, ZEKE. Listen now below.

HELLRIPPER guitarist/vocalist/songwriter James McBain comments, “I wanted to record something that would perhaps be a little unexpected, and this Arctic Monkeys B-side was screaming for the Hellripper treatment. It may be kind of surprising to some, but they’re one of my all time favourite bands, and though it may not be immediately evident in my music, they have always greatly influenced how I approach songwriting and production. Enjoy!”

The band's first ever U.S. trek will kick off later this month! The full itinerary can be found below and tickets to all upcoming live performances are available HERE.

HELLRIPPER will be supporting its critically-acclaimed new album, 'Coronach,' which was released worldwide on March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records, making it his debut to the label! 'Coronach' can be streamed, downloaded, or ordered HERE.

Enter the GOAT KVLT HERE.

HELLRIPPER LIVE NORTH AMERICAN DATES (w/ HAVOK):

10/26: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

10/27: Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone Berkeley

10/28: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater

10/29:Fresno, CA@ Strummer’s

10/30: Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar Billiards

10/31: Mesa. AZ @ Nile Theater

11/02: Dallas, TX @ AM/FM

11/03: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

11/04: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Midtown

11/06: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)

11/07: Nashville, TN @ Basement East

11/08: Asheville, NC @ Eulogy

11/09: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

11/11: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

11/12: Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall

11/13: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

11/14: New York, NY @ Racket

11/15: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

11/17: Detroit, MI @ Catacombs at the Sanctuary

11/18: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

11/19: Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar

11/20: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/25: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar 

11/26: Quebec, QC @ La Source De La Martinière

11/27: Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern

11/28: Toronto, ON @ Supermarket Bar & Variety

Hellripper EU Live Dates (w/ NECROFIER):

TH 17.09.2026 Hannover (Germany) - Cafe Glocksee * / Sold out!

FR 18.09.2026 Esbjerg (Denmark) - Tobakken *

SA 19.09.2026 Aarhus (Denmark) - VoxHall *

SU 20.09.2026 Gothenburg (Sweden) - Monument *

MO 21.09.2026 Oslo (Norway) - Vaterland * / Sold out!

TU 22.09.2026 Norrköping (Sweden) - Dynamo *

WE 23.09.2026 Stockholm (Sweden) - Kollektivet Livet *

TH 24.09.2026 Malmö (Sweden) - Plan B *

FR 25.09.2026 Lübeck (Germany) - Treibsand *

SA 26.09.2026 Hinte (Germany) - Coast Rock Festival *

SU 27.09.2026 Namur (Belgium) - Le Belvedere *

HELLRIPPER Latin American Dates:

SA 09.01.2027 Mangualde (Portugal) - Mangualde Hardmetalfest

TH 14.01.2027 Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) - Experience Music

FR 15.01 2027 Curitiba (Brazil) - Basement Cultural

SA 16.01.2027 Sao Paulo (Brazil) - Burning House

SU 17.01.2027 Belo Horizonte (Brazil) - Caverna

TU 19.01.2027 Buenos Aires (Argentina) - Uniclub

WE 20.01.2027 Santiago (Chile) - Sala RBX

TH 21.01.2027 Lima (Peru) - Vichama Conciertos

SA 23.01.2027 Bogota (Colombia) - Ace of Spades

SU 24.01.2027 Quito (Ecuador) - Necronik

TU 26.01.2027 San Jose (Costa Rica) - Amon Solar

TH 28.01.2027 Monterrey (Mexico) - Cafe Iguana

FR 29.01.2027 Hermosillo (Mexico) - London Pub

SA 30.01.2027 Tijuana (Mexico) - Dragón Rojo

SU 31.01.2027 Mexico City (Mexico) - Circo Volador

HELLRIPPER 2027 DATES (+ more TBA):

SA 13.03.2027 Eindhoven (The Netherlands) - Dynamo / Welcome To Hell Festival

TH-SU 25-28.03.2027 Oslo (Norway) - Inferno Festival

FR-SA 28-29.05.2027 Buchenbach (Germany) - Boarstream Open Air Festival

TH-SA 03-05.06.2027 Stykkisholmur (Iceland) - Satan Festival

FR-SU 11-13.06.2027 Leeuwarden (The Netherlands) - Into the Grave Festival

* w/ Necrofier

+ w/ Havok

The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, bravehearting his way through metal's bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from “Kill 'Em All” era Hetfield and “Welcome to Hell” era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023's “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” that Metal Injection stated: "Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper's Century Media debut “Coronach”.

Hellripper Lineup:

James McBain – All Instruments & Vocals

Hellripper live and video performance line-up:

James McBain – Guitar & Vocals

Joseph Quinlan – Guitar

Andy Milburn – Bass

Max Southall – Drums

Album credits:

Recorded and mixed by Hellripper’s James McBain at Coronach Studios in Scotland, UK

Mastered by Damien Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in the USA.

Cover Artwork: Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration

Formats:

Jewelcase CD

Digital Album

LP (formats below):

- “Black Cuillin” LP on black vinyl (Unlimited, available in Europe)

- “Wild Thistle” LP on transp. magenta vinyl (Ltd. to 400x copies, available from UK retailers and Hellripper)

- “Saltire” LP on blue vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available from selected German & Austrian retailers and from Hellripper)

- “Highland Mist” LP on grey vinyl (Ltd. to 1000x copies, available from Hellripper)

- “Baobhan Sith” LP on transp. forest green vinyl (Unlimited, available in the USA)

- “Granite City” LP on electric smoke colored vinyl (Ltd. to 500x copies, available in the USA)

- “Bean Nighe” LP on ultra clear vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available in the USA from Hellripper)

Pre-order // pre-save: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-AlbumID

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DELAIN Enter a New Chapter With an Extraordinary Cast!

DELAIN announce an exciting new creative transformation with an extraordinary cast of musicians and vocalists joining its new setup. One that opens its musical world to different voices, personalities and musical perspectives. Joining this new chapter are well-known musicians such as Marko Hietala, Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie), Anneke van Giersbergen, and more. The full list can be reviewed below. 

These artists will contribute their own artistic identity, with several of them also joining DELAIN on stage. The first glimpse of this new era arrives today with the release of the first single ''We Are Fire',' featuring Fabienne Erni, Noa Gruman, and Paolo Ribaldini. At the same time, this marks the farewell of vocalist Diana Leah, who has decided to step away from DELAIN after many years with the band. While her departure naturally brings a sense of sadness, the band looks back with great gratitude on everything they have shared together.

At the heart of DELAIN is its founder, songwriter and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt. Alongside him, Ludovico Cioffi, Ronald Landa, and Sander Zoer form the core of the project.

Martijn Westerholt adds:
"'We Are Fire' is about the inner fire that keeps us moving forward, even when the path ahead is uncertain. It's about daring to cross boundaries, and refusing to give up on what we believe in. To me, it captures the spirit of what DELAIN is becoming. A place where different voices and personalities can come together, each bringing something unique, while sharing the same fire.''

Watch the official music video for "We Are Fire" Below:

Over the past months, DELAIN has been reflecting on its future and ultimately chose to embrace a new and exciting creative direction, bringing together a wide range of artists and musical perspectives. Rather than looking for a direct replacement for Diana, DELAIN have chosen to embrace collaboration on a much broader scale. Different voices, personalities, and musical perspectives can now come together around the band, allowing each song and performance to take on its own character. Joining this new chapter are: 

Marko Hietala* 
Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation)
Anneke van Giersbergen
Fabienne Erni* (Eluveitie) 
Patty Gurdy
Noa Gruman* (Sabaton’s legendary Orchestra) 
Paolo Ribaldini* 
Johanna Kurkela (Auri, Eye of Melian) 
Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation) 
*Artists will also join Delain live on their February 2027 tour

Stay tuned for more news coming soon!

DELAIN LIVE 2027:
DELAIN will take this new era on the road for the first time in February 2027, with shows in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. More international dates and countries will be announced soon. The tour will feature INFECTED RAIN as special guest and PERSEFONE as support. The tour will culminate on February 11 at 013 in Tilburg, one of the Netherlands' most renowned live music venues.

DELAIN LIVE:
2/2 — Cologne, DE — Live Music Hall
2/3 — Bremen, DE — Modernes
2/4 — Berlin, DE — Columbia Theater
2/5 — Leipzig, DE — Hellraiser
2/6 — Karlsruhe, DE — Substage
2/7 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
2/8 — Munich, DE — Backstage
2/9 — Frankfurt, DE — Batschkapp
2/10 — Esch-sur-Alzette, LU — Rockhal
2/11 — Tilburg, NL — O13

More shows will be announced soon…

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD Announces Forthcoming Album 'New Beginnings,' Release Emotive Single "A Dance With Angels"

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD present an emotive song of mourning in "A Dance With Angels." This is the third single to land from the L.A. based ensemble, led by JD McGibney, ahead of the forthcoming full length offering, New Beginnings. The symphonic prog metal outfit will release New Beginnings independently on January 15, 2027.

On the meaning behind "A Dance With Angels," ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD share: 

"This song was written to showcase the process of grief, and acceptance of loss. Showing that it is perfectly normal and acceptable to feel overwhelmed when we lose someone we love, and at the same time it’s ok to learn to move forward and continue your life afterwards when the time is right."

This acoustic song traverses through the stages of grief presenting a hauntingly raw vulnerability through the delicate composition. Chris Wirsig’s powerful orchestral arrangements evoke the sense of overwhelm that comes with losing a loved one, with a gentle encouragement to carry on and know you are not alone. 

New Beginnings was produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. The album was recorded at Counter Communications and engineered, mixed and mastered by Chris Wirsig. Cover artwork for New Beginnings was designed and created by Kiren In Digital (Kiren Bagchee). 

Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, the music video for "A Dance With Angels" was directed and edited by Tom Flynn. 

About ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD began as a side project for guitarist JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU) before augmenting to a full line-up in 2021. Alongside McGibney, the instrumental symphonic progressive metal band is now comprised of Jason Klein on bass (ex-BUTCHER BABIES), Eddie Trager on drums (ex-NEKROGOBLIKON) and Chris Wirsig on keyboards (award winning TV and film composer).

The ethos of the band is to empower listeners through music, to assist individuals who are fighting on their own battlefields and to help them find courage. ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD strive to improve awareness of and discourse around mental illness through the power of heavy metal. The band made their live debut at the 2022 "This Is My Brave" mental health fundraiser, where the band helped to raise around $30,000 to donate to local Los Angeles mental health charities.

2024 saw ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD open for Taiwanese folk metal artist NiNi at her debut USA headline show in November of 2024. In the following year, the quartet embarked on their debut headline West Coast tour across October/November of 2025.

In 2025, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's 2024 single release "Modern Prometheus" was long listed in the 2025 GRAMMY Awards in three categories: Best Metal Performance, Best Instrumental Composition and Best Arrangement - Instrumental or A Capella. Additionally, "Modern Prometheus" was nominated in the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in 2025.

More recently the band unveiled their haunting interpretation of "Phantom of the Opera" featuring guitarist Eli Santana (IGNITE, ex-HUNTRESS, ex-HOLY GRAIL), and showcased their untamable power in their cover of "Poison" featuring ANTHEA. 

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD is:

JD McGibney - Guitar
Jason Klein - Bass
Chris Wirsig - Keyboard/Orchestration
Eddie Trager - Drums

Tri-state rock veterans JACK'S MAZE confront loss & regret on emotionally-charged single "The Edge"

American prog rockers Jack's Maze present their new single 'The Edge', an anthem on loss, regret, and enduring love. This song explores the pain and healing surrounding the loss of a friend, time, words unsaid, and the realization that love cannot always save someone.

The second taste of Jack's Maze's forthcoming album 'Once In A Blue Moon',follows the lead track 'Let It Go' - a driving, dark melodic, emotional progressive rock song, released in September.  Set for release in January 2027 via RPM Entertainment, this album opens the next chapter of their storied history.

The original lineup featured Frank Cinquegrana on lead vocals, Robin Ross on keyboards and guitars, Scott Cowan on guitar, Joe Torres on bass, Joe Granowski on drums, and Bill Snyder on lead guitar. Their music draws from progressive and classic rock, and are influenced by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, early Genesis and Mozart. 

"I wrote the music and lyrics for 'The Edge' a couple of years back after Jack’s Maze guitarist Bill Snyder suddenly passed away. So, it’s a call to him. Asking him if he hears us carrying on for him. And regrets I had, unable to reach out or do something to catch him before he fell off the edge!" says Frank Cinquegrana. 

"As I was getting all this down in my head and on paper it made me think of other close friends and band mates too, such as our first lead guitarist Jimmy Gentilin who took his life several years before."

'The Edge' emphasizes that, even in absence, something beautiful endures beyond one's life - the song remains, carried in memory and sustained by love. Ultimately, it is both a tribute to someone lost and a reminder to reach for one another while we still can.

Originally based in Hightstown, New Jersey, Jack’s Maze originally cut their teeth as Laughing Jack in the early 90's in the New York tri-state scene and built a solid reputation in NYC and surrounding states.

By 1993, the band completed their debut album ‘Life In The Maze’, which was subsequently shelved. Despite never receiving an official release at the time, the album remains an important part of the band’s story. That music quietly waited nearly three decades to be discovered when the band reunited in 2021to bring that unfinished chapter to life. 

In 2024, Jack’s Maze released this album, pleasing fans who had awaited this moment. The powerful track 'Big Machines' emerged as the band’s anthem—a fitting representation of the energy, ambition, and timeless character of their music.
 
After resurfacing, the band inched closer to their second album. Cinquegrana's broad musical perspective and powerful storytelling remain central to the identity of Jack’s Maze. Developing the band's progressive-rock sound and original compositions with Robin Ross, Scott Cowan, and Joe Torres, they have been able to continue exploring the many musical influences that define Jack’s Maze through songwriting, recording and collaboration that continues to drive the band's creative vision.

For Robin Ross, the decades in between have been productive. A multi-faceted musician, songwriter, and producer who has released numerous albums, he has also designed and developed several recording studios. 

Now a figure in the creative pulse of Milford, Pennsylvania, Ross has since grown his current hub, Baa Baa Leaf Music, into a creative sanctuary. It is here where he recorded, mixed and produced this new album, working alongside famed master engineer Jonathan Duckett (Phillip Glass, Kenny G, David Sanborn).  
 
Jack’s Maze is more than a band - it is a story of music, friendship, perseverance, and unfinished dreams finally brought back to life. The band’s journey proves that great music never dies. Driven by an enduring love of music, they continue to celebrate the sound they created decades ago, while keeping the spirit of progressive rock alive for a new generation. The maze may have started in 1989, but their journey is far from over.

On October 20, 'The Edge' is out across digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and Bandcamp, where their 'Life In The Maze' album is also available on CD or digital download.

CREDITS
Music by Frank Cinquegrana, Robin Ross, Scott Cowan, Joe Torres
Lyrics by Frank Cinquegrana
Frank Cinquegrana – vocals & drums
Robin Ross – keyboards
Scott Cowan – guitar & background vocals
Joe Torres – bass
Recorded at Baa Baa Leaf Studio in Milford, PA
Produced, recorded & mixed by Robin Ross
Supervising engineer Jonathan Duckett
Video produced by Tina Ross
Publishing & booking: RPM Entertainment Enterprises, LLC
Band photos by Tina Ross
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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GAVIN ADCOCK GIFTS FANS THE 26TH TRACK FROM THE DAY I HANG IT UP: “MOST WANTED” OUT NOW

Georgia native Gavin Adcock is gifting fans with the 26th track off The Day I Hang It Up. “Most Wanted,” which was previously a physical-exclusive bonus track, is available now on streaming platforms. Listen BELOW. 
 
Written by Adcock, Jack Hummel, Ben Hayslip and David Lee Murphy, “Most Wanted” is a play on words, juxtaposing a man’s reputation as an outlaw with the allure of the woman who has captured his attention:
 
        It’s my face on the poster baby
        But just like a thief, you steal the show
        Some folks say I’m a real bad man
        But baby, you’re Most Wanted
 
The Day I Hang It Up spans 26 tracks, with Adcock featured as a co-writer on all but four songs. Produced by Jay Rodgers, the album also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook. 
 
The album inspired the name of Adcock’s headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour, which is currently underway. Adcock recently extended the run into 2027 with Blake Whiten supporting on 12 additional dates. Following performances in Australia in March, Adcock will embark on the second leg of The Day I Hang It Up Tour on April 1, kicking off at Gatton Park in Lexington, KY, followed by two nights at The Factory in St. Louis, MO and stops in eight additional cities, including Oklahoma City, OK, Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD. Tickets for the newly announced shows are on sale today at 10am local time at GavinAdcockMusic.com. 
 
The official music video for “Us Again” featuring Treaty Oak Revival premiered simultaneously with the album release. Directed by Jack Owens and produced by Sydney Hampton, the video builds a narrative around the push-and-pull of a toxic relationship, with the narrator assured that despite the relationship ending, “I know we’ll wind up us again.” Watch HERE. 
 
Offering a mix of heartbreak, love, and outlaw country influences, The Day I Hang It Up also adds a layer of depth to the country star’s repertoire. Songs including “Shoes” and “Rockstar Life” delve deeper into the cost of rising fame, while “Holes In The Boat” offers an honest look at trying to balance masculinity and vulnerability concerning mental health. The album left The Tennessean remarking Adcock as "a voice capable of withstanding an enduring career." 
 
The Day I Hang It Up is Adcock’s third album release in three years, and follows the success of his previous album, Own Worst Enemy, which arrived as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart AND the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release (Aug 15, 2025). Before that, his major-label debut album Actin’ Up Again became the highest streaming major-label Country debut from a solo male artist in 2024, with more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams the week of release, and was 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the entire genre.

Gavin Adcock The Day I Hang It Up 2026-2027 Tour
Newly Announced Dates in Italics
 
Oct. 16            Coca-Cola Amphitheater || Birmingham, AL
Oct. 17            First Security Amphitheater || Little Rock, AR
Oct. 22            Fishers Event Center || Fishers, IN
Oct. 23            Knoxville Civic Coliseum || Knoxville, TN   
Oct. 24            Koka Booth Amphitheatre || Cary, NC
Oct. 29            Bojangles Coliseum || Charlotte, NC
Oct. 30            Enmarket Arena || Savannah, GA
Oct. 31            Hertz Arena || Estero, FL
Nov. 6             MGM Music Hall at Fenway || Boston, MA
Nov. 7             Santander Arena || Reading, PA
Nov. 13           Masonic Temple Theatre || Detroit, MI
Nov. 14           Van Andel Arena || Grand Rapids, MI
Dec. 10            The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas || Las Vegas, NV
March 6           Meatstock Gippsland || Melbourne, Australia
March 13         Meatstock Toowoomba || Toowoomba, Australia
April 1             Gatton Park || Lexington, KY
April 2             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 3             The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 10           SJB Pavilion || Oxford, MS
April 29           Salem Civic Center || Salem, VA 
May 1              The St. Augustine Amphitheatre || St. Augustine, FL
May 7              The Zoo Amphitheatre || Oklahoma City, OK
May 8              White Oak Music Hall || Houston, TX
May 13            Virginia Credit Union LIVE! || Richmond, VA
May 14            Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena || Atlantic City, NJ
May 15            Pier Six Pavilion || Baltimore, MD
May 27            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX
May 28            Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX

About Gavin Adcock:
Gavin Adcock, dubbed by Billboard as "one of country music’s most buzzed-about artists” is a Georgia native, born and raised in Watkinsville. Former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin grew up working on his family’s cattle farm and dreamt of riding bulls in the PBR. He started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2021, when Adcock tore his knee playing football, that he used his healing time to record and release his first original single. Since then, Gavin has collectively amassed more than 3 BILLION global streams across singles including the fan-favorite, RIAA PLATINUM-certified, “A Cigarette,” GOLD-certified songs “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End,” “Four Leaf Clover” and more. His album, Actin’ Up Again, was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024 and was the year’s top streaming major-label debut across the genre. Within less than a year, Adcock more than doubled his previous streaming record with over 25 MILLION first week US streams on new album Own Worst Enemy, released August 15, 2025. Own Worst Enemy debuted as the top new Country album on the Billboard 200 Country Chart (No. 4) and top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart (No. 14) week of release. In the Spring of 2026 Gavin was able to add Executive Producer to his achievements, with the release of Adcock’s brainchild, Country Never Dies, enlisting the help of nine artist peers to join him on the special, timeless, project. The MusicRow Awards’ “Discovery Artist of the Year” nominee has also won over the hearts of both Country music fans and music industry alike, leading to his New Artist of the Year nominations at both the 60th & 61st ACM Awards. Taking his music to the fans, Adcock is currently underway on The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026, marking the fourth extensive headlining tour since 2024. The tour’s namesake and Adcock’s newest album, The Day I Hang It Up, is available now.

CHAYCE BECKHAM GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE RELEASE OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS”

Chayce Beckham puts his signature country spin on the timeless holiday classic “White Christmas” in his first-ever Christmas release, out today. Boasting a rich, new instrumentalization of weeping pedal steel, piano and a melancholic fiddle, the song replaces symphonic strings with front-porch soul. Heartfelt vocals deliver Irving Berlin’s nostalgic lyrics with down-home sincerity. Listen to “White Christmas” BELOW.

“Christmas and the holiday season is my favorite time of year,"  says Beckham. "When I thought of which song I wanted to release as my first-ever Christmas song, I immediately was drawn to the classic ‘White Christmas’ and putting my own stamp on the song is something I really hope the fans enjoy.”

Beckham recently released his new EP, Old Fashioned, featuring five original tracks co-written by Beckham. Fans can hear the new songs while Beckham is on tour this fall. Buy tickets HERE.  

10/16 Birmingham, AL
10/17 Kennesaw, GA
10/22 Greensboro, NC
10/23 Newberry, SC
11/6 Denver, CO
11/7 Colorado Springs, CO
11/19 Fort Worth, TX
11/20 Buda, TX
11/21 Coupland, TX
12/5 Rootstown, OH

About Chayce Beckham:
Rising country star Chayce Beckham won American Idol singing his own songs and was the first to win singing an original song. Beckham is continuing to write his own music and chart his own path as a country artist, scoring his first #1 at country radio with the platinum hit single “23.” A California native schooled on tough times and a mix of country, rock, hip hop and beyond, the fiery songwriter with his own creative compass started a habit of heart-on-his-sleeve lyricism after a hard season of life left him feeling empty. Yet, his warm rough rasp and steadfast drive charmed the nation on Idol's 19th season. With more than 1.2 billion global on-demand streams and counting, the bluesy and brutally honest anthem “23” debuted at #1 on both iTunes All Genre and Country singles charts, and led to his first album, Bad for Me. Earning next-big-thing and artist to watch predictions from the Grand Ole Opry, CMT, Amazon Music, MusicRow and more,  Beckham is touring and sharing new music including the previously released “Dirt Floor,” a neo western sounding summer love song, and “Take Me Home” in addition to “Ain’t Lying To Myself,” all of which are out now on his new EP Old Fashioned. Beckham just released his first ever holiday song, the classic “White Christmas.”

K. MICHELLE BRINGS HER COUNTRY ROOTS TO LIFE ON NEW ALBUM JESUS & WHISKEY, OUT NOW

Today, MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse K. Michelle releases Jesus & Whiskey — a hotly anticipated album that marks her first full-length Country project. A major turning point for the Memphis-born singer/songwriter, the album offers up a fearless selection of songs drawn from her experiences in faith, resilience, self-discovery, and much more. Listen to Jesus & Whiskey below.

Out now via Real Outlawz Records, Inc. under exclusive license to This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a BBR Music Group, Jesus & Whiskey emerged from a passionate return to her Country roots, with K. Michelle tapping into lifelong inspirations like Lee Ann Womack and The Judds. As she channeled her musical heritage into the album’s intimate storytelling, she joined forces with an A-list lineup of co-writers, including ERNEST (Jelly Roll, Post Malone), Ant Clemons (Beyoncé, SZA), and Jamie Moore (Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line). A thrilling new platform for her magnetic vocals, Jesus & Whiskey brings a bold new vulnerability to K. Michelle’s songwriting while delivering her most sonically daring work to date.

Mainly produced by Kristian Bush (Brooks & Dunn), Jesus & Whiskey embodies a lush and potent brand of Country achieved with the help of esteemed musicians like guitarist Tom Bukovac (Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill) and drummer Shannon Forrest (Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts). In a stunning display of her uncompromising musicality, the album encompasses everything from the breakneck-paced “Yodel” (a wildly playful romp spotlighting the jaw-dropping yodeling skills that earned her a music scholarship to Florida A&M University) to the steel-laced and slow-burning “If It Ain’t Broke.” Along with previously released songs like the soul-baring title track and scorching power ballad “Jack Daniel’s,” Jesus & Whiskey also includes standouts like “Handle On It” — a rootsy and reflective anthem for standing tall in the face of struggle and adversity. Check out the full tracklist below.

Tonight (10/16) at The Fillmore New Orleans, K. Michelle kicks off Jesus & Whiskey Weekend: a three-night run of live dates showcasing songs from the new album alongside fan favorites from every era of her boundary-pushing career. Also including stops at House of Blues Dallas tomorrow night (10/17) and House of Blues Houston on Sunday (10/18), the celebration will include a special Meet & Greet with K. Michelle for all fans who purchase Jesus & Whiskey on-site. Click here for tickets to all three dates of Jesus & Whiskey Weekend.

The follow-up to 2023’s I’m the Problem, Jesus & Whiskey arrives as the seventh studio album in an acclaimed discography that began with K. Michelle’s GOLD-certified 2013 debut Rebellious Soul. While carving out a groundbreaking career as an artist, entrepreneur, author, executive, and more, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star has steadily built a powerful catalog including five consecutive Billboard-charting LPs along with smash hits like the PLATINUM-certified “Can’t Raise a Man” and radio-dominating “Scooch” (a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart).

Produced by Aaron “Dubba-AA” Lockhart & William “The Lottery” Mosley *
Produced by Kristian Bush +
Produced by Kristian Bush & Jeff Balding #
Produced by Jamie Moore ^

ABOUT K. MICHELLE:
 A boundary-shattering force of nature, K. Michelle has built a powerhouse career that cuts across culture, entertainment and business — boldly staking her claim as an artist, entrepreneur, author, executive, actress, television personality and restaurateur. With more than 12 million social media followers, the Memphis-born multi-threat recently joined “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and stepped into an unprecedented era by signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville for her first-ever Country album, Jesus & Whiskey. A thrilling new turn for the former “Love and Hip-Hop” star, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter’s latest LP adds to a stacked catalog that includes five consecutive Billboard-charting albums, beginning with Rebellious Soul, a 2013 release that debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and introduced the world to her one-of-a-kind mix of indomitable spirit, uncompromising candor, and deep sensitivity. Raised in a household where Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston played alongside Country icons like The Judds and Lee Ann Womack, she later earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M University thanks to her phenomenal yodeling talents. Soon after releasing her sixth studio album, I’m the Problem (a 2023 LP featuring “Scooch,” a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart), K. Michelle reconnected with her Country roots and took the stage at the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, then made her CMA Fest Nissan Stadium debut in 2025 with a breathtaking performance of “Jack Daniel’s” — a fiercely personal scorcher born from her longtime desire to merge Country-leaning lyrics with smoldering R&B grooves. With Jesus & Whiskey out now, K. Michelle fully embraces the genre that first shaped her as an artist, offering a captivating collection that blends classic Country storytelling with the soulful originality that’s always defined her career.