Denitia Releases "Can't Leave You Alone" Ahead of 'Texas Angel' (2/5)

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Denitia shares her new track, “Can’t Leave You Alone,” offering another taste of her upcoming fourth studio album, Texas Angel, arriving Feb. 5, 2027. Marking her first release in partnership with Thirty Tigers for distribution, the album finds Denitia exploring love, belonging, family and the search for peace through a deeply personal collection of songs.

PRE-SAVE TEXAS ANGEL HERE AND LISTEN TO “Can’t Leave You Alone” BELOW.

Produced by Brad Allen Williams (Brittany Howard, Brandy), Texas Angel finds the country music songstress looking inward, reflecting on the pursuit of happiness and the desire to find a place and a feeling that can truly be called home. 

“When I was writing this song, I wanted to pull from a time in my life where I was drawn to situations that weren’t so good for me,” shares Denitia. “So much of the material on this album has this undertone of having learned my lesson and I wanted to reach back to a time where I knew better, but I still wanted to do bad. It felt right to have it all set against this dreamy sonic backdrop – a place you can’t resist getting pulled into.”

Written by Denitia and producer Brad Allen Williams on a hot summer’s day in north Mississippi, “Can’t Leave You Alone,” explores the complicated pull of a relationship that proves difficult to leave behind, capturing the tension between wanting to let go and finding herself unable to do so.

Across Texas Angel, Denitia walks through the highs and lows of love, success and self-discovery while looking beyond herself for wisdom from the generations who came before her. This latest track follows the release of the album’s title track which left Cowboys & Indians asking, “what kind of sad-ass stray would wear out the wings of this bad ass Texas angel?”

With Texas Angel, Denitia enters a new chapter, bringing hard-earned perspective to a collection that explores the complexities of love, identity, resilience and finding where you belong. The forthcoming album continues her evolution as an artist while placing emotional honesty and deeply personal storytelling at its center.

Denitia’s musical identity is rooted in the greater Houston area, where relatives who worked in the region’s industrial plants and oil refineries also introduced her to the country music legends they loved. Artists including Dolly Parton, George Strait and Loretta Lynn helped inspire her own creative path, instilling an appreciation for musicians who combine artistry with determination.

The idea of honoring her forebears while telling her own story began taking shape during a songwriting session following her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry in 2024.

“Getting invited to play the Opry was momentous for me because my grandmother, my great-grandmother, they all listened to WSM and now there was somebody in our family who was on that stage,” shares Denitia. “It was this mixture of feeling like, ‘Wow, I just want to be a part of the fabric and the lineage of country music’ and realizing my positioning in my family. And then also just the idea of standing in one's own power.”

A 14-track country collection, Texas Angel is suffused with warm acoustic instrumentation, wistful steel guitars and Denitia’s inviting vocals, moving between tender vulnerability and fiery flintiness as she reflects on the past, embraces the present and explores the freedom of an unwritten future.

With “Can’t Leave You Alone,” Denitia offers another window into Texas Angel, a project that connects the traditions that shaped her with her own evolving perspective on love, family and belonging.

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About Denitia:
Denitia is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter from the Houston area whose beguiling voice and eloquent wordplay has been steadily bringing her recognition over the last decade and multiple projects including 2024's Sunset Drive.
 
Denitia has been embraced in Nashville where she has made multiple appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and been named one of CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country and an artist to watch by the Nashville Scene. She was also a featured vocalist in Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony.
 
Her forthcoming album Texas Angel, produced by Brad Allen Williams (Brittany Howard, Brandy), finds Denitia digging into her musical and familial roots to produce an album of classic country with a contemporary edge.

RYAN AND RORY GO THE WHOLE 9 YARDS WITH DEBUT ALBUM

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s breakout duo Ryan and Rory are ready to go all in with the announcement of their debut full-length album, The Whole 9 Yards, arriving February 19, 2027. Produced by Kevin Bard and executive produced by John Hamlin, the 12-track collection finds Ryan Follesé and Rory John Zak expanding on the infectious chemistry, powerhouse harmonies and crowd-winning energy that have fueled their rise while revealing new sides of the duo along the way. Pre-add/pre-save/pre-order The Whole 9 Yards HERE.

Spanning rowdy Friday-night anthems, hard-earned heartbreak and songs built around love that holds on for the long haul, The Whole 9 Yards lives up to its name. Ryan and Rory bring all of themselves to the project, moving from the harmonica-and-guitar charge of previously released “Beer Wants Me” to the unwavering devotion of title track “9 Yards,” the spiritual reckoning of “WWJD” and the deeply personal “Eyes Closed.”

“The Whole 9 Yards is the whole dang shebang,” says Ryan Follesé. “It's everything we grew up loving mixed with the music that feels right to us. Songs about love, faith, loss, drinking and everything in between. We wanted to make an album that makes people feel something and, in the same breath, want to shotgun a beer. It's a soundtrack to all of it.”

“Ryan and I have our own stories to tell, but over the last few years, we've been writing one together,” says Rory John Zak. “This album captures everything we've lived, felt and experienced along the way. From start to finish, The Whole 9 Yards is exactly who we are, and we couldn't be prouder to share it.” 

Giving fans another look at the album, Ryan and Rory share “Rock In The River” out now. Co-written by Ryan Follesé, Frank Legeay, Autumn Buysse and Andrew Bloom, the soaring ballad promises the kind of love that remains steady when everything else starts giving way. Driving acoustic guitars and a powerful choir build around that promise as the song moves toward one of the album’s most emotional moments.

“'Rock In The River' is the most personal song on the album for me,” says Ryan Follesé. “I was going through a tough time and honestly didn’t even want to write a song that day. But I started thinking about how blessed I am to have people who lift me up and encourage me to use he gifts I've been given. Thank God I showed up.”

“'Rock In The River' is one of those rare songs that feels familiar from the first listen,” says Rory John Zak. “It's a ballad, but there's a real rhythmic drive to it. Kevin Bard helped us give every instrument room to breathe, letting the acoustic guitars lead while everything else builds around them. And that choir? Those moments are money.”

Already named a SiriusXM Highway Find, Ryan and Rory have continued to build momentum with acclaimed performances at C2C Festival in London, a Grand Ole Opry debut and tours alongside Sam Hunt, Brett Young, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, John Morgan and Tyler Braden. Their recent releases have showcased the range that carries into The Whole 9 Yards, pairing the high-octane energy that has become a calling card with the timeless storytelling at the center of the duo’s sound.

About Ryan and Rory:

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville's breakout duo Ryan and Rory are quickly establishing themselves as one of country music's most exciting new acts. Named a SiriusXM Highway Find, the pair first built momentum with their self-titled debut EP, led by the high-energy anthem "Pour Decisions" and Billboard's "must-hear" pick "This Town." They have continued to expand their catalog with fan favorites including "What's Mine Is Yours," "Truck Stop," "Together Again (feat. Jamey Johnson)," "Them Boots," "Girls Are Pretty," "Lawn Chair In The Living Room," "Wasn't Thinkin'," and "Beer Wants Me." Ryan Follesé, an American Music Award-winning songwriter and former frontman of Hot Chelle Rae, joins powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Rory John Zak to deliver a sound that blends modern country energy with timeless storytelling. After touring with Sam Hunt, Brett Young, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, John Morgan, and Tyler Braden, making their Grand Ole Opry debut, and earning praise from MusicRow, PEOPLE, Country Swag, and The Tennessean, the duo is now gearing up for their debut full-length album, The Whole 9 Yards. The 12-track project expands their range even further, with deeply personal new song "Rock In The River" offering the latest preview of what's to come.

MARY KUTTER THROWS LOVE INTO THE RING WITH HARD-HITTING NEW TRACK “DAMN I LOVE YOU” – OUT NOW

Love hurts, but Mary Kutter isn't interested in nursing the bruise. With “Damn I Love You,” out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Kutter turns reckless devotion into a full-contact sport, delivering a hard-charging confession about loving someone past the point of reason. Written by Kutter, Brian Alexander, Tom Pino and Paul Wrock, and produced by Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy, the track hints at what’s next from the Kentucky-raised singer-songwriter. Listen HERE and watch the official music video BELOW.

Built on roaring guitars and Kutter's commanding vocal, “Damn I Love You” pushes country storytelling straight into rock territory. Its lyrics measure devotion in broken bones and bad decisions, capturing the kind of all-consuming love that makes self-preservation feel beside the point. The harder it hits, the deeper Kutter digs in.

The song nearly sounded very different. Kutter originally wrote “Damn I Love You” as a slow 6/8 ballad before scrapping everything but the title. The problem wasn't the song. It was that something this irrational had no business behaving itself.

“It started out real sad and real pretty, but that just wasn't what the feeling sounded like to me,” says Kutter. “Loving somebody that hard, especially when you know they might not do the same for you, isn't always pretty. It can feel like a bar fight in your chest. Once I realized that, I knew we needed to crank it up.”

Following the darkly cinematic “Bed of Roses,” “Damn I Love You” reveals another side of the world Kutter is building, where country storytelling collides with rock-leaning intensity and emotions rarely arrive clean or uncomplicated. Together, the songs begin to leave breadcrumbs toward a forthcoming full-length project for Kutter.

For Kutter, those contradictions are often where the story gets interesting. Raised in the backwoods of Kentucky, she has built her songwriting around characters and experiences that live somewhere between right and wrong, strength and vulnerability, love and self-preservation. “Damn I Love You” doesn't try to resolve any of it. It finds the thrill in losing all good sense.

About Mary Kutter:

Kentucky raised and Nashville based, Mary Kutter writes songs that live in the gray area, blurring genre lines and creative narratives. Drawing from country storytelling and rock-leaning intensity, her music favors sharp images over easy answers. As both a songwriter and recording artist, Kutter gravitates toward characters on the edge, flawed, resilient and unapologetically human. Before stepping fully into her own voice as an artist, she built a reputation as a songwriter willing to go where others would not, with her work appearing on major-label releases and charting records by Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith and Zach John King. Praised by The Tennessean as a “natural-born storyteller” who isn't afraid of the big topics, Kutter has also earned early attention from PEOPLE, MusicRow and Country Swag for her distinctive voice, sharp songwriting and fearless approach to storytelling. In 2026, Kutter signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and introduced this next chapter with the darkly cinematic “Bed of Roses,” a sharp-edged murder ballad steeped in classic country storytelling and Southern noir. Now, she turns up the volume with the hard-hitting “Damn I Love You,” with more still to come.

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OUTLIER Bring Jennifer’s Body Cult Classic “Through The Trees” Back to Life In Time for Halloween     

Just in time for Halloween, OUTLIER are bringing new life to a song deeply connected to one of horror’s most beloved cult films, releasing “Through The Trees” via Oxide Records. The band’s cinematic reimagining of the song, famously featured in Jennifer’s Body, gives fans a modern, heavier version of the track while preserving what made the original so memorable.

 

Currently on tour with Dark Divine and Fire From The Gods, OUTLIER have taken the fan-favorite song and transformed it into something that feels tailor-made for Halloween.

 

For Joey Arena, the release is a passion project born from years of being a fan of both the song and the film.

 

“Being a fan of ‘Jennifer’s Body’ since it came out, ‘Through the Trees’ has always been one of those songs that you found yourself singing along with. I’ve been wanting to cover it for years years, and I finally decided it was time. I especially loved knowing the original isn’t available on any of the major streaming platforms so I want to capitalize. I wanted to give fans of the movie aversion they could actually stream and keep coming back to.The song already had great bones, so I didn’t want to change what made it special. I just wanted to put my own spin on it, make it bigger, more cinematic and give the production the epic feel I always imagined it could have. More than anything, this was just me being a fan and having fun bringing a song I’ve always loved more life.”

 

With Halloween approaching and OUTLIER currently bringing their music to stages across the country alongside Dark Divine and Fire From The Gods, “Through The Trees” arrives as the perfect soundtrack for fans of heavy music, horror movies and cult-classic nostalgia.

 

For more information, music, and upcoming announcements, follow Outlier on social media and streaming services.

 

Stream "Through the Trees"

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WATCH the Official Music Video for "Through the Trees" Below :

Outlier Shows: 

10/25 BUFFALO, NY @ REC ROOM

10/26 GRAND RAPIDS, MI @ THE STATCHE

10/27 CLEVELAND, OH @ MAHALL’S

 

The name OUTLIER came years before Joey Arena realized he'd been describing himself all along.


As the founder, songwriter, and architect behind OUTLIER, Arena has built one of independent music's most respected careers. His work has earned millions of streams, regular support from SiriusXM Octane, Billboard and Top 40 success, and recognition from Alternative Press, Revolver, ABC News, and Metal Injection. His songwriting has led to collaborations with Chris Motionless of Motionless In White, JD of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Leal of Upon a Burning Body, Hyro the Hero, Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, and a growing list of artists across modern rock.


Growing up in Rochester, New York, music became somewhere to disappear. Before the national tours and festival stages, Arena spent late nights in a basement bedroom with his guitar amplifier barely turned up, writing while the rest of the house slept. Years on the road brought opportunity, but they also challenged Arena to decide how much of himself he was willing to compromise. By the time Top 40 success arrived, he realized he had stopped writing for himself. OUTLIER grew from that decision.

 

Working alongside producer Evan McKeever, Arena built the project from the ground up. The first releases arrived independently, and the band's first show was booked before a permanent lineup existed. Arena's songwriting draws from lived experience without asking listeners to relive his life, leaving room for them to find pieces of themselves in the songs. That balance between emotional weight and modern heaviness has become one of OUTLIER's defining characteristics.


OUTLIER enters its next chapter with the clearest reflection yet of the vision Arena set out to build years ago. He has never been interested in staying inside one role. His curiosity extends from songwriting and arrangements to visual concepts, music videos, and the creative direction surrounding every OUTLIER release.


When asked if he could ever imagine creating under another name, Arena doesn't hesitate. I will never find another band name. This is just who I am.

Leng Tch'e Break Silence with New EP 'Hammered Into Collapse'

Belgian razorgrind band Leng Tch’e are breaking a decade-long silence with the release of Hammered Into Collapse. Their new two song EP features the smashing title track, as well as its latest crushing single “Voided”.

Listen to Hammered Into Collapse Below.

Hammered into Collapse is out now on all digital streaming platforms via Season of Mist.

Stream

https://orcd.co/lengtchehic

Two decades in, Leng Tch’e still sound like a band settling a score with time itself. “Hammered Into Collapse” is built around the image of a parasite that has fed on its host for 20 years without ever being sated. “Voided” builds to an apocalyptic scale, filling with insanity until it’s devoured whole.

Hammered Into Collapse was recorded at Hearse Studio with engineer Lander Cluyse, mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit Recording Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Known for working with God’s Hate, Full and Hell and Vitriol, Young helps situate Leng Tche’s new EP within a current, heavier-leaning corner of the grind and death metal landscape.

Hammered into Collapse arrives as proof of life. The EP, led by its title track released September 24 ahead of the full two-song set on October 23, marks LENG TCH’E’s first new material since 2017’s Razorgrind, closing a gap of nearly a decade for the Belgian grindcore unit. Mixed by Taylor Young, whose recent credits include God’s Hate, Full of Hell and Vitriol, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, the record plants the band inside a contemporary, physically punishing strain of US extreme metal rather than simply picking up where they left off. Two tracks, under seven minutes combined, no ceremony: a band closing distance on its own catalogue after a long and, at times, uncertain silence.

The band’s roots go back to early 2001, when drummer Sven De Caluwé, later of Aborted, founded the project in Ghent alongside guitarist Glen Herman, vocalist Isaac Roelens and bassist Kevin Loosveld, initially under the name Anal Torture. The rechristening took its cue from the historical Chinese execution method of the same name, death by a thousand cuts, a fittingly literal image for a band built on attrition and incremental brutality rather than spectacle. Grindcore was the chassis, but hardcore, death metal and looser, stoner-adjacent detours were folded in almost immediately, and the resulting hybrid earned a name of its own: razorgrind.

That name stuck fast, though the lineup did not. Death by a Thousand Cuts, released in 2002 on the Italian label Spew barely a year after the band’s formation, established the template and generated enough underground noise that Willowtip picked up ManMadePredator for US release the following year. Personnel shuffled constantly through this period, guitarists and vocalists rotating in and out, but the songwriting held its shape, and by 2005 Leng Tch’e had signed to Relapse Records for The Process of Elimination, the album that took them past cult-underground status. Hooked riffing married to some of the fastest material the band had written yet caught the attention of the wider grind and death metal circuit, earning festival slots at Furyfest, Graspop, Summer Breeze and Maryland Deathfest alongside international touring runs.

Marasmus followed in 2007, thickening the death metal end of the band’s sound. That same year brought the rupture that would define the band’s next phase: De Caluwé’s departure left the lineup without a single founding member. Rather than folding, the reconstituted band pushed forward. Hypomanic (2010) continued the work of widening the band’s musical vocabulary and kept them on the road, with stops at Hellfest, Neurotic Deathfest, Motocultor and Metalfest, but seven years then passed before Razorgrind materialized in 2017. Named for the style the band had spent over a decade refining, it was received in grind circles as a genuine return to form, arguably the strongest record the band had made since losing its original architect, and confirmation that the post-2007 lineup had fully made the sound its own.

What came after was quiet, though not empty. The band never stopped playing live, a 2026 appearance at Gullegem Metal Fest confirmed as much, but no new recorded material surfaced for nearly nine years, an absence long even by a band whose entire career has been built on patience and gaps. The lineup that emerges on the other side of that silence is Serge Kasongo on vocals, Jan Hallaert on guitar, Olivier Coppens on drums and Nicolas Malfeyt on bass and backing vocals, a unit that has now spent longer together than any prior configuration of the band.

Hammered into Collapse was recorded at Hearse Studio with engineer Lander Cluyse, built around a single escalating idea: two decades of denial giving way, all at once, to what the lyrics call cerebral hijack. Serge Kasongo’s words track a narrator who spent a lifetime avoiding a reckoning only to find it arrives anyway, swallowing and digesting the wasted time in real time. “Voided” takes the same collapse and pushes it outward, past the individual and into something closer to apocalypse, spiralling from mental unravelling to total blackout, into the void. Where the title track stays claustrophobic and internal, “Voided” opens up until the personal and the cosmic blur together.

LENG TCH’E HAVE EARNED THEIR SILENCES.

Nine years on from Razorgrind, the wait is over and the collapse has arrived.

Turn it up.

Reece Young Explores Love, Loss & Time on “I Taste Blood”

Alt-pop upstart, Reece Young, examines the quiet panic of watching someone you love grow older on his new single, "I Taste Blood", out now via Oxide Music. Written after his father's first health scare, the track touches on gratitude, guilt, and grief in a way that taught Reece Young that the people who made you are not immune to time. Fans can listen to "I Taste Blood" HERE.

With a gift of hiding the heaviest moments inside the brightest songs, Reece Young has carried that instinct from metalcore stages into alt-pop radio without losing a thing. Carrying the invisible weight of watching someone you love age, "I Taste Blood" holds the fear of loss and the gratitude of still having someone to lose in the same breath.

Stuck between wanting more time and facing the quiet reality that change is inevitable, Reece Young shares:

“I Taste Blood is a culmination of feelings that most people don’t know how to deal with. Including myself, I wrote it after my dad’s first health scare. It’s about my parents getting older. Hard stuff to process.”

In this new lane, Reece Young draws from the emotional energy of VOILA and the anthemic instincts of Twenty One Pilots, carving out a sound that makes alt-pop feel urgent again. As an artist finding his footing in a new sound, he's taking it straight to the stage where every performance leaves the room wondering how they had not heard of him sooner. Carrying him through a debut headline show in London at YungBlud's B.R.A.T. Cave, the momentum continued straight into a festival weekend slot supporting Twenty One Pilots at All Points East.

With "Nothing At All", "Lights Out", and "I Wouldn't" marking his first three releases on Oxide Music and more in store for the future, Reece Young is laying the groundwork for a new era built on sharp songwriting, restless energy, and a willingness to sit in the discomfort instead of looking away.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Reece Young news coming soon.

ABOUT REECE YOUNG

Reece Young knows how to turn trouble into triumph. Bred in New Jersey and based in Nashville, he pours out his deepest personal experiences to cement his place in the music world. From playing big stages at Bludfest and Riot Fest, touring with industry hallmarks (Underoath, Zero 9:36, Palisades, and Avoid), to rolling burritos in the back of a Nashville coffee shop. Reece is no stranger to doing whatever it takes to achieve his goals. Beginning his career in the new metal genre, Young has experienced a sonic metamorphosis. Through his dedication and commitment to following his heart, Reece’s production style has radically transformed, leading to the realization of his true artistic identity. Inspired by the likes of Twenty One Pilots, Bring Me The Horizon, Jon Bellion, and his cat, Socks: Young takes honest storytelling and turns it into an unforgettable live show, commanding the stage and captivating fans with his explosive energy. The proof is in the progress: Reece Young is just getting warmed up.

TURMION KÄTILÖT - "Resodance" Out NOW !

Finnish industrial metal pioneers TURMION KÄTILÖT proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated twelfth studio album, Resodance, out now via Nuclear Blast Records. The new record marks another milestone in the band's evolution, seamlessly blending their signature electronic-infused metal chaos with deep, conceptual artistry.

Produced by Mikko Tegelman alongside the band, Resodance masterfully captures the raw intensity and immediacy of Turmion Kätilöt's legendary live performances. At the same time, it introduces a carefully constructed conceptual framework that sets it apart from traditional releases.

As vocalist and co-founder MC Raaka Pee describes it:

"Resodance completes a circle while continuing an endless cycle, much like the Ouroboros – the eternal serpent devouring its own tail. Every song represents an hour, every note its own colour and character. Across twelve tracks unfolds a continuous dance of resonance, where every moment finds its own distinct tone."

This overarching philosophy runs deep throughout the record. Rather than simply delivering another collection of individual songs, Resodance presents a dynamic, 12-track journey where tension, melody, and heavy industrial rhythms constantly interact. The result is a sonic experience that feels both grandly cinematic and aggressively immediate.

To celebrate the global release, the band has also dropped an epic, visually stunning music video for the new focus track, ‘Näe Minut’.

Watch the video for 'Näe Minut' below:

Listen to Resodance: 
https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/resodance

The Ultimate Live Spectacle: Colossal Disco

The strategic release of Resodance serves as the perfect fuel for the band's most massive headlining milestone to date.
On October 24, 2026—just one day after the full record drops—TURMION KÄTILÖT will host their monumental "Colossal Disco" event at the legendary Helsinki Ice Hall (Helsingin jäähalli).

Several thousand fans are set to pack the arena, ready to bring the ice-ring to a definitive boil.

To further support the new release, the band will take their legendary, high-octane live show across Europe in February 2027. The tour promises to bring the industrial dance floor to life, featuring a mix of brand-new tracks from Resodance alongside fan-favorite anthems.

17.02. DE ESSEN - Turock
18.02. NL HAARLEM - Patronaat
19.02. NL ARNHEM - Willemeen
20.02. DE BERLIN - Cassiopeia
21.02. PL WARSAW - Hydrozagadka
22.02. PL KRAKOW - Zaścianek
23.02. AT VIENNA - Szene Wien
24.02. DE MUNICH - Backstage
25.02. CH PRATTELN - Z7
26.02. FR PARIS - Backstage by the Mill
27.02. DE WEIHER - Live Music Hall

Ticket Link: 
https://turmionkatilot.com/shows/

Line up:
MC Raaka Pee - vocals
Master Bates - bass
Run-Q - keyboard
DQ - drums
Shag-U - vocals
Bobby Undertaker - guitar

social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turmion_katilot_official
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@turmion_katilot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turmionkatilot/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtMLgHI32rJZO4ph6YMpbw 

METAL ALLEGIANCE Announce Headline Show At House Of Blues On January 28, 2027

Trailblazing metal collective METAL ALLEGIANCE, comprised of Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, Mike Portnoy and David Ellefson, has announced the next installment of their annual headline performance at Anaheim's House of Blues on Thursday January 28, 2027. The evening is set to see METAL ALLEGIANCE joined by Fredrick Akesson (OPETH), Bobby Blitz (OVERKILL), John Bush (ARMORED SAINT), Marty Friedman, Todd La Torre (QUEENSRYCHE), Troy Sanders (MASTODON), Angel Vivaldi and more! The show's opening support acts are MARTY FRIEDMAN BAND, WICKED and LOST LEGACY.

Live Nation Presale: Wednesday 10/21 10am EST:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900654EC893C2FF

Public On-Sale: Thursday 10/22 10am EST:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900654EC893C2FF
 
VIP Meet & Greet and Soundcheck Packages: Available NOW!
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About METAL ALLEGIANCE:
Beginning as a celebration of the metal genre, METAL ALLEGIANCE has forged a legacy all their own while collaborating with metal's most revered trailblazers. Formed by Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA) and comprised of core members David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH), Mark Menghi (KING ULTRAMEGA), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), and Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER), METAL ALLEGIANCE has released 2 albums of original music and an EP, and regularly performs live with fellow metal titans. The illustrious supergroup proves that legends never die, and can even reinvent themselves. Having recently signed to Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), METAL ALLEGIANCE continues to carve new paths and make their mark on the modern metal scene.

METAL ALLEGIANCE lineup:
David Ellefson
Alex Skolnick 
Mark Menghi 
Mike Portnoy 

METAL ALLEGIANCE Links:
https://www.metalallegiance.com/
https://www.instagram.com/metalallegiance/
https://www.facebook.com/metalallegiancemusic

Bay Area Thrashers FORBIDDEN Launch New Track "Single Point Failure" + Visualizer

Thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN proudly launch their new track, "Single Point Failure," taken from their upcoming self-titled album. Marking the band's first full-length release since 2010, the album is available now via BLKIIBLK. The new single arrives alongside a visualizer, available below.

On "Single Point Failure," guitarist Craig Locicero explains:

"'Single Point Failure' is a fast-paced bashing thrasher about the inevitable reality of an EMP looming over our planet. Musically, it hits more like the 'Twisted Into Form' era with the syncopated, melodic riffs intertwining while the instruments are tuned to standard E, like the first 2 albums were. Norman’s vocals soar over the top with urgency as Matt and Chris pound out with speed and precision. Jeremy and I play epic and lyrical solos that rip from the speakers the way they're intended to be.

"The subject: At some stage in our near future, the sun will deliver enough potent solar flares to fry most of the Earth's electronics in the blink of an eye. This is called an Electro Magnetic Pulse, aka EMP. What would follow an EMP would be nothing short of complete panic, chaos & likely violent uprisings throughout the world.

"No electronics for months, possibly years, would be a complete reset of society as we know it. No phones, internet, or resources controlled by technology-based operations would lead to social unrest like the world has never seen on such a scale. Not to mention the failure of all of the nuclear power plants due to no mechanisms to cool their cores.

"'Single Point Failure' feels frantic and befitting of the subject matter while being a fun and turbulent ride.”

Watch the Visualizer for "Single Point Failure"

FORBIDDEN’s legacy is one of being the youngest, hungriest, and most ambitious of the Bay Area brethren that has launched metal paradigm-shifters from Metallica to Machine Head. With a reconstituted lineup, guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camachohave crafted an hour-plus masterpiece of thrashy predilection, emotive musical movements, and prog-scraping sonic ambitions. From the intensity of the opening track, “Single Point Failure,” to the philosophical shades of the 9-minute closer, “Flower of Life,” this is FORBIDDEN not merely stretching beyond the steely foundations of 1988’s classic ‘Forbidden Evil’ or the quantum leap of 1990’s ‘Twisted Into Form,’ but the sound of a band with a new sense of scope and purpose. Produced by Locicero, Kontos& Zach Ohren (Machine Head), ‘Forbidden’ isn’t merely a revival for the quintet, but a full-blown reinvigoration and purgative endpoint for this Bay Area metal institution.

Locicero comments on the album:

"Making 'Forbidden' felt more like an odyssey than a typical recording process. We set out to create a record that reminds people why they fell in love with thrash and heavy metal in the first place, embracing raw energy, melody, and the imperfections that give heavy music its character. Every member brought their best, and having Brann Dailor(Mastodon) join us on 'Sycophantasy' was an incredible addition. 'Forbidden' is five lifetimes of experience forged into one piece of metallic art."

Order 'Forbidden' HERE

FORBIDDEN Live:

10/23 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place

10/25 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

10/26 - Denver, CO @ Federal Theatre

10/28 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabes

10/29 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club

10/30 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies

10/31 - Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

11/01 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

11/02 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater

11/04 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (Upstairs)

11/05 - Brooklyn, NY @ TBD

11/07 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground

11/08 - Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Box

11/09 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

11/10 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

11/12 - Orlando, FL @ Conduit

11/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Altar)

11/15 - Destin, FL @ Club LA

11/17 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

11/18 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

11/20 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

11/21 - Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress

11/22 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

Tickets and more information can be found HERE

About FORBIDDEN:

Formed in 1985 in Fremont, California as Forbidden Evil, FORBIDDEN quickly became one of the defining bands of the Bay Area thrash metal movement alongside the genre's biggest names. Following lineup changes that solidified the classic lineup featuring vocalist Russ Anderson, guitarists Craig Locicero and Glen Alvelais, bassist Matt Camacho and drummer Paul Bostaph, the band released their landmark 1988 debut ‘Forbidden Evil’ before shortening their name to FORBIDDEN. Acclaimed follow-up albums ‘Twisted Into Form’ (1990), ‘Distortion’ (1994), and ‘Green’ (1997) showcased the band's technical precision, melodic songwriting, and Anderson's unmistakable vocals, while extensive tours with acts including Sacred Reich, Exodus, Death Angel, Testament, and Malevolent Creation helped cement their reputation as one of thrash's most respected acts. After disbanding in 1997, FORBIDDEN reunited in 2008, released the acclaimed comeback album ‘Omega Wave’ in 2010, and toured internationally before going on hiatus once again in 2012.

FORBIDDEN returned in 2023 with founding guitarist Craig Locicero joined by longtime members Matt Camacho and Steve Smyth, alongside vocalist Norman Skinner and drummer Chris Kontos. The revitalized lineup made its live debut at Belgium's Alcatraz Metal Festival before returning home for sold-out Bay Area performances supporting Death Angel's annual Christmas shows. Focused on creating new music, the band entered a new creative era in 2025 with the release of its first new song in 15 years, "Divided By Zero," with more new material set to follow in 2026 as FORBIDDENcontinues writing the next chapter of its legendary career.

FORBIDDEN are:

Norman Skinner - Vocals

Craig Locicero - Guitar

Matt Camacho - Bass

Chris Kontos - Drums

Jeremy Von Epp - Guitar

Eva Under Fire, One of 2026's Buzziest Bands, Share Video for New Song "Starshine"

Fresh off a summer and fall tour with labelmates Five Finger Death Punch and emerging as the rock-band-to-watch of 2026, acclaimed Detroit, Michigan hard rock collective EVA UNDER FIRE unleash a brand new song and music video entitled ''Starshine'' out now via Better Noise Music. 

Listen to the single HERE.

Watch the video BELOW.

Booming stadium-ready drums set the tempo for the track. A hummable guitar lead wraps around the rhythm like a python, squeezing tighter until frontwoman Amanda Lyberg's alternately soulful and commanding vocals take hold. The tension increases, and she recognizes, "In the shadows, I'm a prisoner of my own head.'' The energy swings into the jet stream of a soaring refrain with a lament, ''I'm in the starshine losing time.'' It illuminates the group at their brightest. 

The accompanying music video shocks the song to life on-screen, while the subject matter captures how the band sucked the marrow out of every date on the four-month trek.

Regarding the song, Lyberg said, ''When you’re up at 3am and can't sleep because something feels off… that's the 'Starshine.' Reflecting on how amazing this tour has been, I felt the song was a really great description of those post-tour blues. We wanted something that would serve as a nod to the tour, the incredible people we met and all our memories made along the way. 'Starshine' is like the superpower we discovered being on a massive tour testing ourselves on the biggest stages across the US. It's changed us. It keeps us up at night. Normal life will never feel the same, and we wouldn't have it any other way.''

To recap Eva Under Fire's unstoppable year thus far, they dropped the new album Villainous. It featured a powerhouse collaboration with In This Moment's Maria Brink. Beyond amassing millions of streams, while, in a detailed profile, RIFF Magazine marveled at how ''It didn’t take long for Eva Under Fire vocalist Amanda Lyberg to embrace her larger-than-life persona on the Detroit band’s new album, Villainous.'' 

As mentioned, the band criss-crossed the country supporting hard rock juggernaut Five Finger Death Punch in arenas and amphitheaters coast-to-coast.

Be on the lookout for more tour dates and news soon.

For all of EVA UNDER FIRE's new music, Amanda Lyberg drew on her career as a licensed therapist to foster open dialogue among the band members, empowering everyone to be heard during the recording. Her work in therapy started in 2018 when she graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Psychology and went on to work at a mental health clinic in Detroit, Transcendence Behavioral Health (owned by Dr. Stephanie Williams). That same year, her father passed away due to a fentanyl overdose. Her mother survived the same batch that killed her father and has been sober for the past six years. In addition to her thriving and busy music career, Amanda is currently a practicing psychotherapist specializing in trauma work, grief, loss, and addiction recovery.

Her story turned into a 2023 short film, My Rockstar, which used EVA UNDER FIRE music throughout and has won over 20 awards at several film fests including Orlando Film Fest, Wild Rivers Film Festival, Toronto WILDfilm Festival, and many others.

Lauded as one of SiriusXM's 2023 "Ones To Watch," EVA UNDER FIRE released their critically acclaimed debut album, LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY via Better Noise Music in 2022. Its deluxe version includes the Top 20 Active Rock radio-charting single "Unstoppable" featuring country/rock artist Cory Marks. They've toured across the globe with acts including Bush, Bad Wolves, Pop Evil, Skillet, and Finger Eleven, while also appearing at some of rock's biggest festivals including Aftershock, Inkcarceration, and Rock Fest.

EVA UNDER FIRE—who have amassed over 100 million streams and 10 million YouTube views—substantially expanded their fanbase following their featured appearance in the horror-thriller The Retaliators (Better Noise Films) and the inclusion of their single "Blow (Feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)" on the film's soundtrack. Their single "Heroin(e)" was also featured on the soundtrack for the 2020 film Sno Babies (Better Noise Films), which has over 65M global streams. "Heroin(e)" has a combined total of over six million global streams, while "Blow (Feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)" has over 41.6M global total streams.

The First of Many: Franklin Jonas and The Byzantines Make Grand Ole Opry Debut

Fresh off wrapping his First of Many Tour, Jonas Group Publishing artist Franklin Jonas and his band, the Byzantines, celebrated another milestone with their first-ever performance at the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Jonas marked the occasion with a debut performance of “High and Sad,” his collaboration with Noah Cyrus, and “Break the Levee,” adding another first to a season of meaningful milestones in his musical journey.

“We are incredibly proud of Franklin and excited to celebrate this unforgettable moment in his musical journey. From wrapping his first tour to stepping onto the Grand Ole Opry stage, it’s exciting to see these milestones unfold,” shared Jonas Group Publishing’s CEO, Kevin Jonas Sr., and father of Franklin Jonas. “We look forward to celebrating many more with him in the years ahead.”

“It’s hard to put moments like this into words. I’m continually reminded that things happen in their own time, and God’s timing is always greater than anything I could have planned for myself. I’m grateful for every step that brought me here and excited for what’s still to come.”

Mark Kocourek (GM, Cast Management and managers of Franklin Jonas), Aidan Harbeson, Ben Wood, Franklin Jonas, Tim Bruns, Nick Harrison and Kevin Jonas Sr. (CEO, Jonas Group Entertainment and father of Franklin Jonas) celebrate the Opry debut on Oct. 20, 2026.
Photo Credit: Savannah Lauren

dead7 Share "Feels Like" Single + Visualizer — WATCH

St. Louis quartet dead7 — Jason Kozik [vocals], Dexter Greer [guitar], Tim Quinn [guitar], Stephen Salyer [bass], and Zach Guinn [drums] — returned last month with the video for new single "Cannibal."

Today, the band follows with the second of this two-single drop with "Feels Like." Watch the visualizer below.

It's an anthem of self-empowerment and accountability. It opens with a starkly impactful, militaristic beat alongside spoken word-like vocals before erupting like a long-festering volcano.

"'Feels Like' goes along with the theme of navigating happiness," explains Kozak. "It's a song that defines the struggle a person may face when trying to accept who they are and how to be happy with themselves. It sometimes feels impossible when you've been in a negative headspace for so long.  When it comes to being happy, the one person that may be holding you back is yourself."

dead7 temper thick guitar-driven grooves with entrancing electronics, ethereal keys, and evocative vocals. After amassing millions of streams and building buzz independently, the band's immersive vision underscored their full-length debut LP, LOVE WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU GOT SOMETHING LEFT TO LOVE [SharpTone Records]. 

VINDICTA Sign With Napalm Records

From the rumbles of an unnerving past emerge VINDICTA to rally their disciples, and Napalm Records steps up. After successfully playing first shows all over the world, the corpse-painted nuns have signed a contract with the Austrian label juggernaut. To celebrate the new alliance, the modern melodic metal band releases its second-ever single, "IDOL(L)S." Led by hypnotic singer Lilith, the track is not only catchy, but continues their pompously lascivious imagery with its stunning video, alluring anyone to join their dark coven. This is a strife for vindication — this is VINDICTA.

VINDICTA about the signing:
''We're genuinely excited to be joining forces with Napalm Records and to have a team that believes in what we're creating. There's a lot behind VINDICTA, and we believe this alliance will provide the support to let our inner engine run at full force.''

Watch the Official Video for "IDOL(L)S" Below:

VINDICTA about "IDOL(L)S":
''And so the curtain rises on the acts of a larger theatrical narrative unfolding in our upcoming album. The spectacle takes a sinister turn. In this lifeless puppet show, we distract you. With the illusion of meaning, we zombify the audience, and we become your false masters. It's a self-ironic reflection of society, in which it hardly matters what the masters stand for, as long as the circus keeps going. So, let’s fucking entertain you.''

VINDICTA LIVE 2027:
FESTIVALS:
7/3 — Oschersleben, DE — Rock & Metal Day'z
7/10 — Vizovice, CZ — Masters of Rock
7/12 — Knislinge, SE — Time to Rock Festival
7/16 — Vila Nova de Famalicão, PT — Laurus Nobilis Music Fest

VINDICTA ARE:
Lilith — Vocals
Rusalka — Guitar
Lamia — Guitar
Medea — Bass
Kali — Drums

MANNTRA Unleash Title Track "Wild Hunt" (Feat. Fabienne Erni of Eluveitie + Illumishade) + Official Music Video!

Croatian metal visionaries MANNTRA unleash the full force of their upcoming self-titled studio album with their new single ''Wild Hunt." The title track arrives alongside an elaborate official music video filmed in wintry forests, featuring real horses, blazing fires, and the full band in a mystical setting that brings the song's atmosphere to life. Featuring Fabienne Erni of Eluveitie and Illumishade, who contributes vocals and also appears in the video, the track gains another striking dimension. Fabienne Erni's voice and that of MANNTRA mastermind Marko Matijević Sekul complement each other brilliantly, blending into a powerful and cohesive whole. 

Inspired by the legend of the "Wild Hunt," the lyrics summon a supernatural force: riders moving through storm and darkness, offering salvation and a second chance. Yet redemption comes with a challenge – facing fear, fighting back, and leaving an old identity behind. Between shadows, lightning, and the spirits of the Old Gods, the song paints a dark yet hopeful picture of transformation and liberation.

MANNTRA on the new single:
"Fabienne Erni brought incredible energy to 'Wild Hunt.' Her voice and Marko's complement each other perfectly, creating a powerful dynamic that takes the song to another level. The result is something dark, epic, and truly special. The legend of the Wild Hunt has everything we love: ancient spirits, supernatural forces, storm, and darkness. We wanted to capture that untamed energy and turn it into a story about redemption, courage, and the chance to start again.

"'Wild Hunt' captures the essence of MANNTRA: Heavy riffs, powerful melodies, dark mythology, and an energy that pulls you into another world."

Watch the official music video for "Wild Hunt" Below:

MANNTRA on the new album:
"Wild Hunt is made to be experienced, not just listened to. It has the weight of metal, the pulse of industrial music, a dark gothic atmosphere, and the spirit of folk roots — all coming together into something that is unmistakably MANNTRA."
 
Get your copy of Wild Hunt NOW!

Wild Hunt places an even stronger emphasis on atmosphere and contrast than its predecessor. Heavy, driving passages collide with organic, melodic and almost mystical moments, creating a record that feels both ancient and modern. The title track "Wild Hunt," featuring Fabienne Erni of Eluveitie, combines monumental metal power with captivating melodies. "Iron Storm" delivers driving rhythms and battle-ready force, while "Name The Liar," featuring In Extremo, adds dark folk metal passages and German lyrics. Ambre Vourvahis of Xandria lends additional emotional depth to "Zara," while MetaKlapa enhance the Croatian-language "Valovi" with traditional vocals. Tracks such as "Banshee," "Danse Macabre," and "Blade In Darkness" take the journey into darker territories, while "Never Bow, Never Surrender" opens the album with a powerful statement.

With Wild Hunt, MANNTRA once again prove that they cannot be confined to genre boundaries. Blending folk, metal, industrial elements and traditional sounds, they create a distinctive musical world where ancient roots meet a modern and powerful vision.

MANNTRA LIVE:
12/11 — Pratteln, Switzerland — Z7*
12/12 — Stuttgart, Germany — Im Wizemann*
12/18 — Oberhausen, Germany — Turbinenhalle*
12/19 — Wetzlar, Germany — Buderus Arena 
12/20 — Dresden, Germany — Alter Schlachthof*
12/26 — Braunschweig, Germany — MEC*
12/27 — Würzburg, Germany — Posthalle*
12/28 — Bielefeld, Germany — Lokschuppen*
12/29 — Bremen, Germany — Pier2*
12/30 — Potsdam, Germany — Waschhaus*
5/21 — Rotenhain, Germany — Pirates & Vikings Open Air 2027
7/24 — Cologne, Germany — Amphi Festival 2027
*Eisheilige Nacht Tour w/ Subway To Sally, Fiddler’s Green, Saint City Orchestra

MANNTRA ARE:
Marko Matijević Sekul — Vocal/Synth/Guita /Pipes
Andrea Kert — Drums
Zoltan Lečei — Bass
Zlatko Štefančić — Guitar/Mandolina/Pipes
Dorian Pavlović — Guitar/Acoustic

SIAMESE DROP NEW SINGLE "ALONE — LISTEN

Just in time for their upcoming EU and UK tour this winter alongside DAYSEEKER and NORTHLANE, Danish modern metal outfit SIAMESE drops their brand-new song "alone." 

Like their previous single "nevermore," the new track "alone" was initially featured as an exclusive track on the physical edition of their new studio album dissolution (released June 26 via Long Branch Records). Now, the song is available across all streaming platforms for fans to enjoy. It builds an evocative, immersive soundscape, seamlessly blending EDM elements with the band's signature alt-metal style — all without using a single guitar.

'"'Alone' about receiving intimacy without care,'' explains lead singer Mirza Radonjica. ''A situation where loneliness becomes healthier than the alternative.'' 
The track perfectly captures this theme through its moody, poignant tone.

Stream "alone" here.

Get the new album here.

Following Home (2021) and Elements (2024), over 100 million streams, and global tours with some of the biggest acts in the world —including KORN, COREY TAYLOR, and DAYSEEKER — dissolution is the album SIAMESE never planned to make, but ultimately had to. It marks the band's most personal release to date. Written during a period defined by the departure of one of their primary songwriters, the record forced the band into a fundamental reset of their processes and intentions. With dissolution, SIAMESE evolved from a songwriting camp into a true, cohesive unit. The result is a sound heavier than anything SIAMESE have ever released: More instinctual, aggressive, and introverted. At the core of dissolution lies a deeply complicated father-son relationship.

The album represents the most comprehensive body of work SIAMESE has crafted so far. Throughout the creative process, the band collaborated with a tight circle of trusted contributors — including Zachary Baker, Mads Zelasny, Zach Jones, KJ Strock, and Paul Spirou. Each brought fresh perspectives to the table without compromising the core identity of the record.

Siamese will tour the EU and UK later this year, in support of DAYSEEKER + NORTHLANE.

SIAMESE LIVE:
10/31 — DE, Stuttgart — Corefest

WITH DAYSEEKER + NORTHLANE:
11/28 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill
11/29 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill
12/1 — Leeds, UK — Project House
12/2 — Manchester, UK — Academy 1
12/3 — Bristol, UK — Prospect
12/5 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy
12/6 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton
12/8 — Paris, France — Elysee Montmartre
12/9 — Oberhausen, Germany — Turbinenhalle 1
12/10 — Hannover, Germany — Capitol
12/12 — Warsaw, Poland — Proxima
12/13 — Berlin, Germany — Huxley's
12/15 — Prague, Czech Republic — Lucerna Music Bar
12/16 — Munich, Germany — Tonhalle
12/18 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Melkweg

GET TICKETS HERE.

SIAMESE ARE:
Mirza Radonjica — Vocals
Christian Lauritzen — Guitar, Violin
Marc Nommesen — Bass
Joakim Stilling — Drums

Ungothly Places Shares Debut Single “No Shadows”

Ungothly Places is a Vancouver, Canada-based metalcore band that was spawned from the viral “Goths in Ungothly Places” series, which has reached millions of viewers across social media. Led by Glen Clarke, frontman of 2 Shadows, the project brings the world behind those videos into the music itself, combining dark visual storytelling, goth culture, heavy music, and humor into one identity.  They are sharing their debut single “No Shadows”, released on Rock Shop Records.

 

The song blends modern metalcore with gothic atmosphere, down-tuned guitars, electronic elements, and melodic hooks. Ungothly Places music sits somewhere between the worlds of metal, industrial, and dark alternative music. The track was produced by The Veer Union’s Crispin Earl.

 

Glen Clarke says "No Shadows" is about betrayal in its most raw reactionary form. It's full of emotion and was written in the heat of the moment following a deeply personal experience.  Shortly after returning from tour in 2024, I gathered my touring musicians, and we wrote our first ever song together. It came together super quickly and eventually grew into a collaboration with some of my closest friends, including members of The Veer Union.”


He continues ”Despite being such an aggressive song, I have incredibly fond memories of making it. There was so much laughter, camaraderie, and catharsis throughout the process.  When I hear the song now, I don't think about the betrayal anymore. I think about my friends and the amazing experience we shared bringing so many talented musicians together. Something that began in anger and frustration ultimately became a celebration of friendship and creativity.”

The band will release its first full-length album in spring 2027, followed by a North American tour in support of the record. While performing live, Ungothly Places will bring both new material and songs from the 2 Shadows catalogue to the stage, bridging the history of the old project with the beginning of a new and exciting era.

 

About Ungothly Places

Signed to Rock Shop Records, Clarke and Ungothly Places continues its creative partnership with producer Crispin Earl of The Veer Union, who produced the 2 Shadows catalogue and remains a key part of the sound behind the new project. 2 Shadows has amassed five million career audio streams, over two million YouTube views and 100 million Social Media content views; and the band has toured North America 3 times. 

Official Website: https://www.ungothlyplaces.com/

Mar de Grises Re-Sign with Season of Mist

Since forming in 2000, Mar de Grises have led the way for metal in South America. Inspired by their native Chile, with a cinematic vision and melodic touch, the band bring the mighty Andes, the salty Pacific Ocean, the dreaded cold of Cape Horn, metropolitan Santiago, the lush green Valdivian forests and the Atacama desert to progressive death-doom.

Mar de Grises were signed to Finland’s Firebox Records before becoming the first band from South America to join Season of Mist. The French label released the band’s latest album, 2010’s Streams Inwards. The album brought them international recognition and major tours with Sólstafir, Swallow the Sun and Saturnus, as well as festival appearances alongside Opeth, Enslaved and Katatonia. In a review of Streams Inwards, Exclaim! declared that Mar de Grises are “singularly unique while raising the bar for contemporaries, like comparably brilliant groups such as Swans or Anathema before them”.

Now, after more than a decade of silence, Mar de Grises are excited to announce that they are returning to Season of Mist, who will release the band’s long-awaited fourth album next year.

“After more than a decade of absence, we are thrilled to announce that Mar de Grises have re-signed with the legendary record label Season of Mist”, the band says. “Once again, with our new album, we are pushing the boundaries of genre. These new songs are dark and cinematic, born from the contrasts of Chile’s landscape, which stretches from the Andes to the Pacific, from the Atacama Desert to Tierra del Fuego. The wait is over. Mar de Grises are back!”.

More news about Mar de Grises fourth album is coming soon. Next week, the band are headlining Cryptic Celebration VII in Santiago, Chile ahead of opening for Opeth.

Listen to a teaser from Mar de Grises upcoming fourth album, Below.

Mar de Grises 2026 Dates

October 30 - Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Cariola (Cryptic Celebration VII)[TICKETS]

November 1 - Santiago, Chile @ Movistar Arena w/ Opeth [TICKETS]

Mar de Grises’ third album, Streams Inwards, is available now through Season of Mist.

Order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/mardegrises

Photo by © Sebastián Domínguez

AN ESSENTIAL 8CD COLLECTION CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIVE LEGACY OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK VISIONARIES GENTLE GIANT

AN ESSENTIAL 8CD COLLECTION CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIVE LEGACY OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK VISIONARIES GENTLE GIANT OUT NOVEMBER 27TH

EIGHT HOURS OF RARE US CONCERT RECORDINGS FROM 1975–1980, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING OF THE LEGENDARY CAPITOL STUDIOS SESSIONS WITH TWO PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS

FEATURING A NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED NOVEMBER 1977 NEW PALTZ, NY PERFORMANCE – NEVER EVEN BOOTLEGGED AND PRESENTED HERE AS A GENUINE ARCHIVAL DISCOVERY

THE FIRST-EVER CD RELEASE OF THE 1977 HEMPSTEAD CONCERT, AND A 60-PAGE HARDBACK BOOK FEATURING A NEW ESSAY BY ALAN KINSMAN AND BAND INTERVIEWS

THE PERFECT PARTNER TO THE 'UNBURIED TREASURE' BOXSET 

ORDER HERE: https://gentlegiant.lnk.to/Front_Row_CD

Few bands in progressive rock history earned a live reputation quite like Gentle Giant. Renowned for translating their astonishingly intricate studio recordings to the stage with remarkable precision, imagination and musicianship, they delivered performances that remain among the most celebrated of the era.

Front Row Center (US Dates 1975–1980) presents an extensive document of that legacy, bringing together eight CDs of rare American performances spanning the band's classic years – with material ranging from recordings never previously released in any form to sought-after performances that have long been unavailable.

At the heart of the collection are the complete Live At The Bicentennial concert, recorded at New York's Calderone Concert Hall in July 1976, and the Capitol Studios sessions from February 1975. The latter is a particularly significant inclusion: originally circulated only as the very first Gentle Giant bootleg, Playing The Fool, the recordings presented here are taken from the session's original master recording and include two tracks that have never previously been released.

The collection also unveils a wealth of previously unavailable and hard-to-find live material. The New Paltz, NY performance from November 1977 has never been released before – and was never even bootlegged, making its appearance here a genuine archival discovery. The complete Hempstead, NY concert from November 1977 is presented on CD for the first time, having previously been available only on vinyl and never circulated as a bootleg. The 1980 Atlanta performance also makes its first-ever appearance on CD, while the Chester, PA concert, previously available only as part of the now sold-out Unburied Treasure box set, makes its return in this new collection.

Together, these recordings trace Gentle Giant through some of their most celebrated live periods, from the Free Hand and Interview eras of the mid-to-late 1970s through to the band's powerful 1980 performance in Atlanta. Across eight hours of music, the group's extraordinary interplay, multi-instrumental virtuosity and fearless arrangements are showcased in full, featuring definitive performances of classics including Free Hand, Proclamation, On Reflection, The Advent Of Panurge, Just The Same, Playing The Game, The Face, Funny Ways, Knots, Memories Of Old Days, extensive Octopus excerpts and many more.

Front Row Center also includes a 60-page hardback book featuring a substantial new essay by Alan Kinsman, drawing on extensive interviews with the band to explore Gentle Giant's unique approach to live performance, touring, musicianship and stagecraft, alongside rare photographs and memorabilia.

Expertly mastered by Peter J. Reynolds from the best available sources, Front Row Center is a major archival collection of Gentle Giant's remarkable US live recordings – bringing together previously unreleased performances, the original masters of the legendary Capitol Tapes, first-time CD releases and sought-after material unavailable for years. It is an essential celebration of one of progressive rock's most original, adventurous and accomplished live bands.

BEAST IN BLACK - UNLEASH MAJESTIC NEW POWER BALLAD ‘LOST CHILDREN’

International powerhouse BEAST IN BLACK have proudly revealed 'Lost Children', the breathtaking next track from their highly anticipated upcoming fourth studio album, Fear The Beast.

Arriving just in time to fuel the anticipation for their upcoming gigantic headline tour—which officially kicks off in London on October 26—'Lost Children' delivers a sweeping, truly epic power ballad experience. Deepening the band's long-standing creative love affair with the iconic manga Berserk, the track features a towering vocal performance from frontman Yannis Papadopoulos, who pushes his soaring, dramatic voice to phenomenal new heights.

To visually match the grand scale of the song, the band has once again collaborated with award-winning director Katri Ilona Koppanen to deliver a stunning and cinematic music video that perfectly captures the majestic, emotional weight of the track.

Watch the video for 'Lost Children' Below :
Listen to ‘Lost Children’: https://beastinblack.bfan.link/lcsg

Anton Kabanen explains:

”Lost Children Chapter” is one of my absolute favourite parts of Berserk manga, if not my favourite. It had an enormous impact on me when I first read it, some 20 years ago, and ever since I wanted to write songs (or at least one!) about it. I wanted to find my own way to tell this important, tragic and heart-wrenching story, while staying true to its delicate child-like purity and meaningful core.

What makes the story so powerful is its emotional complexity. Children are generally seen as innocent and pure, and in many ways they are also victims of their circumstances. Rosine (girl from the story) is a particularly fascinating example of this contradiction. She becomes the antagonist and commits genuinely terrible acts, yet deep down, she isn't inherently evil. She's a vulnerable child who has been pushed into a tragic situation.

When the God Hand (from Berserk) offers someone a way out of unimaginable suffering, it's difficult to say how most people would respond. You can understand why Rosine makes the choices she does without necessarily being able to forgive what she does.

That's what makes the story emotionally turbulent. You experience anger, horror, sadness and compassion, sometimes almost simultaneously. By the end, there's a sense of emotional absolution, because you realise that the character you've been fighting against is also a victim herself. It's not a straightforward story of good versus evil. The emotions are contradictory, and that's precisely why it's so deeply moving.

I wish to add that with Katri's visual and emotional storytelling abilities she created a beautiful, unique, layered and the most soulful Beast In Black music video to date, which connects to a human heart and reminds us how fragile it is, and yet so sincerely hopeful in its innocent core. We all have been children, we all are someone's children, some of us have children. And we all are drawn to that warm light glowing softly in the window called home."

BEAST IN BLACK AT FULL METAL HOLIDAY

23.10.2026 ES Mallorca - Pool Stage (Full Metal Holiday)

 

RESURRECTION TOUR

BEAST IN BLACK

SONATA ARCTICA

FROZEN CROWN

26.10.2026 UK London - O2 Forum Kentish Town

27.10.2026 BE Brüssel - Ancienne Belgique

28.10.2026 NL Tilburg - 013 Poppodium

29.10.2026 DE Leipzig - Haus Auensee

31.10.2026 AT Wien - Gasometer

01.11.2026 HU Budapest - Barba Negra

02.11.2026 CZ Zlín - Sports Hall Datart

03.11.2026 PL Gliwice - PreZero Arena

05.11.2026 DE Berlin - Columbiahalle

06.11.2026 DE Hannover - Swiss Life Hall

07.11.2026 DE Ludwigsburg - MHP Arena

08.11.2026 DE Offenbach - Stadthalle

09.11.2026 FR Paris - L'Olympia

11.11.2026 ES Barcelona - Razzmatazz

12.11.2026 ES Madrid - Sala La Riviera

13.11.2026 ES Bilbao - Santana 27

14.11.2026 FR Toulouse - Le Bikini

15.11.2026 FR Lyon - Le Transbordeur

17.11.2026 CH Zürich - Komplex 457

18.11.2026 IT Mailand - Alcatraz

20.11.2026 DE München - Zenith

21.11.2026 LU Esch-sur-Alzette / Luxemburg - Rockhal

22.11.2026 DE Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle

23.11.2026 DE Hamburg - Inselpark Arena

24.11.2026 SE Göteborg - Trädgår'n

25.11.2026 SE Stockholm - Arenan Fryshuset

27.11.2026 FI Joensuu - Unholy Winter Fest*

28.11.2026 FI Jyväskylä - John Smith Frozen*

05.12.2026 FI Helsinki - Ice Hall**

*without Sonata Arctica, Frozen Crown

**special guest The 69 Eyes, support Rabbit Cult

Tickets on sale here: https://beastinblack.com/tour

Line up:

Yannis Papadopoulos - Lead vocals

Mate Molnar - Bass

Atte Palokangas - Drums

Markus Venehsalo - Guitars

Anton Kabanen - Guitars, vocals, virtual instruments programming

 

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DEFENCES RELEASE VIDEO FOR "DEATH OF A DREAM" — A BITTERSWEET ANTHEM ON THE POWER OF LETTING GO — WATCH

Following their spectacular collaboration with SKINDRED's Benji Webbe on "More Of Us (Than There Are Of Them)," British alt-metal outfit DEFENCES return with their striking new single, "Death Of A Dream." The track explores the bittersweet grief of relinquishing an old vision for the future, celebrating the liberation that comes with stepping fully into your own power.

''Sometimes you have to allow an old dream to die to make space for a life that actually feels like yours,'' explains vocalist Cherry Duesbury.

Blending the band's signature melodic catchiness with nu metal and EDM influences, "Death Of A Dream" lands squarely in the realm of Spiritbox, The Plot In You, and Bad Omens. The single perfectly sets the stage for DEFENCES as they prepare for their upcoming UK tour alongside Future Palace this autumn, with a European run already in the works for 2027.

Watch the video for "Death Of A Dream" below.

Stream the single here.

Singer Cherry Duesbury on the theme of the song: '''DEATH OF A DREAM' is the product of laying some of my deepest desires and wishes to rest. It's all about the difference between subconsciously leaving a dream behind and fully accepting that the path has closed, which is made exponentially harder when what you’re leaving behind is a future you once believed you wanted above all else. While there is real grief in that realization, the whole point of this song is that self-actualization is a violent, destructive act that is necessary to allow the creation of a new life from the ashes of an old one.

"The writing process for 'DEATH OF A DREAM' almost felt supernatural in how quickly and clearly the lyrics came to me, which is fitting given it was written on the summer solstice! 'I get to decide how I wanna show up' was the first line I wrote and it wasn't just a hook, it was the thought the entire song grew from. It was almost as if my future self was telling me what I needed to hear in that moment following a total upheaval in my life and the birth of a new chapter. It was a refreshing change to stop thinking about how I reach self-acceptance and instead to start enjoying the fact that I had already achieved it. This whole song feels like a future version of myself telling me to stop searching for absolution, to choose myself, take up space and step into who I am. I can hear that voice telling me: ''You're already here, so start acting like it!'"

Known for their eclectic blend of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the distinctive tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, DEFENCES have taken modern metalcore to the next level. Across a decade, two EPs, and three LPs, themes of introspection, self-reflection, and inner strength remain front and center — delivering self-acceptance-core at its finest.

The British group has built a formidable live reputation across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with RØRY, FUTURE PALACE, TRASH BOAT, and REDHOOK alongside selling out their own headline shows and landing major festival slots. With over 15 million streams to date and features across flagship streaming playlists, DEFENCES continue their steady rise.

DEFENCES LIVE:
SUPPORTING FUTURE PALACE:
11/4 — London, UK —The Garage
11/5 — Manchester, UK — Academy
116 — Glasgow, UK — Slay
11/7 —Leeds, UK — Key Club

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

DEFENCES ARE:
Cherry Duesbury — Vocals
William Young — Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot — Guitar
Kyle Parke — Drums