The Flaming Lips announce The Teardrop Throbs!

Third Man Records is proud to announce the eagerly awaited label debut album from The Flaming Lips. The Teardrop Throbs arrives everywhere on Friday, January 22, 2027. The 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning band’s 17th official studio album and first all-new LP in more than six years will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in black and limited edition ‘Teardrop Blue’. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. Produced by The​ Flaming​ Lips,​Taylor​Johnson,​Dave Fridmann,​and​ Scott​ Booker with additional production by Jon Fridmann and Mike Fridmann,  The Teardrop Throbs is heralded by today’s premiere of the first single, “God Will Control The Werewolves,” available to stream everywhere now.

STREAM 'GOD WILL CONTROL THE WEREWOLVES'

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE 'THE TEARDROP THROBS'

Long known as one of the best and most visually exuberant live bands of all time, The Flaming Lips will introduce fans to the world of The Teardrop Throbs with a series of intimate performances across the United States and in the United Kingdom. Dates begin January 22-23 at Nashville, TN’s Brooklyn Bowl, followed by two-night stands at New York City’s Irving Plaza (January 26-27), Los Angeles, CA’s The Bellwether (February 23-24), Chicago, IL’s Metro (February 27-28), and London’s O2 Shepherds Bush (April 2-3). The Flaming Lips pre-sale begins this Wednesday, October 28 at 10 AM (local). Local pre-sales begin Thursday, October 29 at 10 AM (local), and the general on-sale begins this Friday, October 30 at 10 AM (local). Tickets for all shows go on sale this Friday, October 30. Additional dates will be announced.

TOUR UPDATES & TICKET INFO

Gavin Adcock Launches Thrivin’ Here Co. Western Lifestyle Brand

Gavin Adcock grew up wearing pearl snaps to run cattle on his farm in Watkinsville, Georgia. Now, on the heels of releasing his third album in three years, The Day I Hang It Up, earlier this month, the singer is commemorating his roots with the launch of his Western lifestyle brand, Thrivin’ Here Co. Learn more at ThrivinHereCo.com. 
 
“This isn’t a costume. I don’t just wear pearl snaps on stage, I’ve worn ‘em my whole life,” remarks Adcock. “On the farm. On the stage. On the days nobody was watching.” 
 
To kick start the launch, Adcock dropped Chapter One, The Cowboy Kit, which includes three pieces: The OG Pearl Snap with a custom developed fit and longhorns, The Trucker Hat with Cotton Twill material and the Thrivin' Here Co. Patch and The Bandana, built for sweat, dust and long nights.
 
Each chapter is available while supplies last, with Chapter Two unlocking when the next chapter of Gavin's story does. No restock will be available on anything that came before it. To ensure you don’t miss a chapter, sign up for alerts at ThrivinHereCo.com. 
 
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 now at GavinAdcockMusic.com. 
 
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." 

Gavin Adcock The Day I Hang It Up 2026-2027 Tour
Newly Announced Dates in Italics
 
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

Melodic Metal Outfit DYING LIGHT Releases New Single "Dust," Announces Next Album 'The Wicked Crow'

New Jersey's DYING LIGHT is preparing to unveil the next full length offering, The Wicked Crow. The announcement of the new album arrives alongside the first single and video release, "Dust." With a sound rooted in hard rock with heavy metal influences, The Wicked Crow is scheduled to arrive independently on April 23, 2027.

On the narrative behind "Dust", DYING LIGHT comments: 
"The lyrics paint a tense, cinematic scene centered on a person holding lethal power in a moment of emotional emptiness. An emotional plea gives way to a tense exchange. The victim recognizes the assailant as an empty vessel but also recognizes that outside powers may yet intervene. For one person everything is turned to nothing in one lethal moment. Is it the killer or the victim who was killed?"

Highly rhythmic with a sense of foreboding, "Dust" emerges with a bluesy guitar riff and swampy bass. The driving momentum of the track's verses subsides upon reaching the melodic choruses. Comprised of call and response vocal lines, the chorus arrangement sees the energy shift and provides space to breathe.

On the creative direction of the forthcoming full length, The Wicked Crow, the band shares: 
"This particular album was meant to be heavy with some drop tunings while holding on to our melody and hooks. We hope to plant an ear bug in every song. The lyrical content is always important. We try to tell a story in every song."

The Wicked Crow was produced, mixed and mastered by Charlie Berezansky at Rival Sound. 

About DYING LIGHT:
New Jersey based melodic metal outfit DYING LIGHT formed in 2020 comprised of Jim Haldenwang (guitarist/songwriter), Jeff Ross (vocals), Chris Fritz (bass/vocals), Doug Edwards (guitar) and Shaun Dilliplane (drums). Following Doug Edwards's exit, Jake Whittaker joined taking on the role of bassist which saw Chris Fritz switch to guitars.

2020 saw the release of DYING LIGHT's self titled demo album, which was swiftly followed by Far From Life in 2021. Showcasing a progression in their sound, Shallow Grave arrived in early 2023 with 2025 bringing the release of The Slumber.

Drawing inspiration from across hard rock and metal's subgenres, DYING LIGHT's sound carries a classic metal foundation that balances aggressive riffs with melodies and memorable hooks. Thematically the band explores themes of mental illness, addiction, toxic relationships, violence, and despair.


DYING LIGHT Is:
Jeff Ross - Lead Vocals
Jim Haldenwang - Guitar, vocals
Chris Fritz - Guitar, Vocals
Shaun Dilliplane - Drums
Jake Whittaker - Bass

Connect With DYING LIGHT:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyinglightnj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyinglightnj
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dyinglightdyinglight7159
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/37mizXFxbj4jAkzYwPZvQA?si=OUh-T3pyTl2jkbLYTHrv3Q
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dying-light/1098109963

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH CONCLUDE NORTH AMERICAN LEG OF MASSIVE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR WITH MASSIVE DONATIONS

Five Finger Death Punch, the multi-platinum, record-breaking hard rock powerhouse, is celebrating the conclusion of the North American leg of its massive 20th Anniversary World Tour with a $200,000 donation in support of Team USA athletes preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Throughout the tour, the band allocated a portion of every ticket sold to the initiative, joining forces with its fans to support athletes representing USA Judo and USA Cycling BMX Racing + BMX Freestyle programs.

Unlike many other nations, the United States does not provide direct federal funding to its Olympic and Paralympic teams, making private contributions essential to supporting American athletes as they train and compete on the world stage.

On Friday, October 23, during the final night of the tour at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, Five Finger Death Punch celebrated the initiative by presenting $200,000 to USA Judo and USA Cycling.

PHOTO CREDIT: CRAIG HUNTER ROSS/LIVE NATION

Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory shares, "We cheer for our athletes when they step onto the world stage representing our country, but we also want to stand behind them during the years of work it takes to get there.

"I started judo at nine years old, and I still compete today. I know what it can give a person, how it shapes your mind, builds discipline, and teaches you to face adversity. Those lessons stayed with me far beyond the mat. I’ve built a life and a career on those principles. That's why supporting USA Judo is deeply personal to me. I want more people to discover this sport, and I want the athletes who reach its highest level to have the resources to pursue their full potential. 

"Our fans' support puts us in a position to give back, and we’re grateful for that opportunity. As we close out our 2026 tour cycle, this is something we can all be proud of together, and we’ll continue building on it in 2027."

Vocalist Ivan Moody says, "As a kid, I remember wanting to pursue a life amongst the BMX greats. My bike wasn't a toy; it was my best homie, my key to freedom. My balance. Music is where my heart belongs. But there are moments where I still dream the dream by watching the new world of riders as they evolve and continue to grow with the sport. In 5FDP, we get to live our dream because of the love and the support we receive from our fans. To be able to donate to a cause this close to my heart... let's just say, I feel like I'm donating to that young boy that is still riding quarter pipes and learning combos with his friends. Full circle. GO USA. Roll Out."

As always, Five Finger Death Punch keep looking ahead. The group just unleashed their brand-new 10th studio album, Legacy. It's available on all DSPs and in various physical configurations, including limited-edition vinyl, CD, and cassette variants featuring exclusive artwork, available now HERE.

Its latest single "Nails In The Coffin" recently vaulted into the Top 10 at Rock Radio where it continues to hold strong. The band just unleashed the music video for "Nails In The Coffin." Watch it Below. Revolver praised the track's blend of battering riffs and melody driven by Moody's introspective vocal performance, while Loudwire called it "a furious opening statement for the new album cycle." It follows the visual for "Legacy." Watch it HERE. 

Since its digital release in July, Legacy has already yielded over 60 million streams and counting. Upon release, the album claimed spots on 18 international charts. Most notably, it vaulted to #2 on the US Top Digital Albums Chart. On Spotify, it hit #6 on the US Top Albums Chart and #8 globally.

20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR:
UK + Europe Tour Dates 2027:
1/16 — Manchester, UK — AO Arena
1/17 — Glasgow, UK — OVO Hydro Arena
1/19 — Dublin, IE — 3Arena
1/22 — Birmingham, UK — BP Pulse Arena
1/23 — London, UK — O2 Arena
1/26 — Düsseldorf, DE — PSD Arena
1/27 — Hamburg, DE — Barclays Arena
1/29 — Lodz, PL — Atlas Arena
1/31 — Prague, CZ — O2 Arena *^
2/2 — Munich, DE — Olympiahalle
2/4 — Stuttgart, DE — Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
2/7 — Amsterdam, NL — AFAS Arena
2/8 — Brussels, BE — Vorst National
2/10 — Paris, FR — Accor Arena
2/12 — Zürich, CH — Hallenstadion
2/14 — Vienna, AT — Stadthalle
2/16 — Berlin, DE — Uber Arena
2/17 — Copenhagen, DK — Royal Arena *
2/19 — Oslo, NO — Unity Arena
2/20 — Stockholm, SE — Avicii Arena
2/22 — Helsinki, FI — Veikkaus Arena
*Without Lamb Of God  |  ^ With Dymytry

Death doom outfit SOLYSTALGIA Premieres New Music Video for Song "Funeral"

Death doom outfit SOLYSTALGIA is now sharing a brand new music video for the song "Funeral," which is taken from the band's debut full-length that was released on June 24, 2026 via Nameless Grave Records! The video can now be seen below.

The album can be streamed, ordered, or downloaded HERE.

Solystalgia delivers a heavy dose of doom injected directly into the veins of death metal. Their debut is a crushing album that takes intricate death metal riffs on a journey through the darkest and most echoing corners of the brain. Featuring the drumming of Austin Wheeler (Savage Oath) and guest vocals by Tanner Anderson (Obsequiae, Majesties, Crypt Sermon), the record offers a bleak, yet moving portrait of grief and atrocity.

Mixed by the band and mastered by Arthur Rizk, the production emphasizes both the crushing weight of the riffs and the sweeping, ambient soliloquies that define the band’s sound. This is a mandatory experience for fans of the "new wave" of sophisticated death-doom.

Recommended for fans of: Hooded Menace, Mortiferum, Ahab, Dream Unending, and Disembowelment.

Lineup:

Wilco - Guitars, Bass, Synthesizers, Electronics, Programming, Vocals (backing)

Paul Black - Vocals, Lyrics

Austin Wheeler - Drums, Synthesizers, Electronics, Programming, Vocals (backing), Lyrics

Special Guests:

Tanner Anderson (Crypt Sermon, Obsequiae, Panopticon, Majesties) - Vocals (track 7)

Album credits:

Wilco - Recording

Austin Wheeler - Recording, Mixing

Kona Ossana - Mixing (additional) (track 8)

Arthur Rizk - Mastering

Cover Artist:

Adam Chmielowski

Mawiza Announce 'IÑ MONGELETEW'

With their hearts and minds still soaring after sharing the stage with heavy metal legends Sepultura, Mawiza are excited to announce IÑ MONGELETEW (Those Who Give Us Life). In the spirit of “Kaiowas”, the first-ever acoustic EP from the modern day Mapuche groove metal warriors honors their ancestral roots. It includes three re-imagined songs from the band’s 2025 Pulsar-nominated album ÜL, as well as new single “Wüzapiwken” (Divided Heart), one of two new original songs.

“The music of our ancestors was just another sound of nature. Sepultura knows this. They learned from those who know their land and their ancestors. Mawiza follows that same path”, the band’s vocalist and guitarist Awka says. “We can create our music without distorted guitars and big percussion, but not without our language and our identity. That is why IÑ MONGELETEW exists”.

“Standing on stage next to Sepultura means a lot to any musician, and even more so to Mawiza. Sharing newen (energy) while performing ‘Kaiowas’ together was an unforgettable and very relevant moment, yet it also felt close and intimate, like a torch was being passed to a new generation”, drummer Txalkan says. “With IÑ MONGELETEW, we want to carry on Sepultura’s legacy by making music in the language of this land”.

Watch the music video for “Wüzapiwken” below:

IÑ MONGELETEW comes out November 6, 2026 on digital streaming platforms.

Pre-save

https://orcd.co/mawizainmongeletew

By unplugging from the noise of modern metal, IÑ MONGELETEW speaks loudly to Mawiza’s roots in Mapuche culture. The band’s new EP is neither soft nor quiet. Acoustic instruments and tribal percussion don’t strip down but amplify the band’s call for decolonization and reconnecting with nature by embracing a dark, fiery atmosphere and harsh tones that challenge the Western ear. Lead single “Wüzapiwken” speaks to the heart of indigenous life, which is divided between the city and its native land, with scraping rhythms and piercing chants.

“‘Wüzapiwken’ is a song with a divided heart”, Mawiza says. “It’s a ritual that transforms into song and is deliberately unclear where one ends and the other begins. It opens with a greeting to nature, announcing what is about to be sung, and releases the feelings held within a divided heart into the space where we live”.  

The video for “Wüzapiwken”was created by Andrés Hetzler (@andreshetzler)

Starting in three weeks, Mawiza are celebrating the release of IÑ MONGELETEW with a special acoustic tour of Chile.

Mawiza IÑ MONGELETEW Acoustic Tour of Chile

November 19 - Rancagua @ Barley Resto Bar

November 20 - Villarrica @ Skol Restobar

More dates announcing soon!

Catch Mawiza next year when they join Slipknot’s (sic)EST Stadium Tour.

Slipknot 2027 (sic)EST Stadium Tour in Santiago, Chile

with special guests Marilyn Manson, Hatebreed & Mawiza

September 12 @ Estadio Nacional [TICKETS]

Mawiza’s latest studio album, ÜL, is available now on  Season of Mist.  

Order & Stream
https://orcd.co/mawizaul

IÑ MONGELETEW channels a different energy than Mawiza’s indigenous take on groove metal, but their acoustic EP is neither soft nor quiet. Lead single “Wüzapiwken” speaks to the heart of indigenous life, which is divided between the city and its native land, with scraping rhythms and piercing chants. The band resists postcard folklore by embracing a dark atmosphere and harsh tones that aren’t meant to please but challenge the Western ear. Mira Ceti (Heilung), Anne Olsen (Danefae) and Mapuche activist Fabi Liqen join forces with a dissonant harmony of pifilka and kultrún on the new indigenous anthem “MÜR”.  

Mawiza will support IÑ MONGELETEW with an acoustic tour of Chile during November 2026.

Lineup
Awka - Lead vocals & rhythm guitar
Karü - Lead guitar & backing vocals
Zewü - Bass & backing vocals
Txalkan - Drums & percussion

Guest musicians
Fabi Hidalgo, Anne Olsen (Danefae), Mira Ceti (Heilung) on “MÜR”

Recording Studio
Mawiza Studios

Producer
Vincent Zbinden, Awka Mondaca

Mixing Studio

Torque Records

Mixing Engineer
Fernando Buhring

Mastering Studio
Gmasters

Mastering Engineer
Chalo Gonzalez

Cover Art
Txalkan

Booking information
Europe: juan@thatmusicagency.com
Rest of the World: unai@cowboymusic.agency

Order & Stream
https://orcd.co/mawizaul

Follow Mawiza
Bandcamp: https://mawizakvlt.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mawizakvlt
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mawizakvlt
TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@mawizakvlt
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oJP24bXA2fbdVmNGNmCtt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mawizakvlt
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mawiza/165343595

FRONTIERS MUSIC Srl Welcomes Melodic Hard Rock Veterans GUILD OF AGES to the Label

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of American melodic hard rock band GUILD OF AGES to the label's roster.

With a career spanning more than three decades, the band is ready to embark on an exciting new chapter, with a new studio album currently in the final stages of production and scheduled for release in early 2027.

GUILD OF AGES commented:

“We are incredibly excited to be joining the Frontiers Music family. To have the opportunity to write, record, and release new music with a label that shares our passion for rock music is something truly special! We are proud of where we’ve been, excited about where we’re going, and can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on. Some things are worth waiting for. After all these years, the fire that brought us together is still burning, and we feel like there’s a lot of music left for us to make. Signing with Frontiers Music opens an exciting new chapter for GUILD OF AGES, and we’re grateful to have a partner who believes in what we do. We’re ready to turn the page, turn up the volume, and see where this journey takes us!”

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

“We’re happy to bring GUILD OF AGES back to all the fans of AOR and melodic rock around the world. Since their very early days as CITA, the band has created some truly iconic records; albums like 'Heat Of Emotion' have earned a special place in the hearts of genre lovers and continue to stand the test of time. We’re proud to welcome GUILD OF AGES to the Frontiers family and look forward to celebrating their legacy while bringing their music to a new generation of fans.”

Originally formed in 1993 under the name CITA, GUILD OF AGES emerged from the vibrant melodic hard rock scene of the early '90s. Founded by four high school friends – Danny Martinez, Antz Trujillo, Joe Marone, and Troy Benson – the band quickly secured record deals in Europe and Japan, laying the foundations for a career built on powerful melodies, soaring vocal harmonies, and guitar-driven hard rock.

Working alongside former Axe and Blackfoot member Bobby Barth, the band recorded their debut album, 'Act I: Relapse Of Reason,' which earned them a dedicated underground following. Following lineup changes that saw the arrival of bassist James Lostetter and drummer Steve Stuntz, the band released 'Heat Of Emotion,' further strengthening their reputation among melodic rock fans in Europe and Japan.

After a legal dispute over the CITA name, the band adopted the moniker GUILD OF AGES, continuing their musical journey with the live album 'Live Over Germany' and three studio releases: 'One,' 'Vox Dominatas,' and 'Citadel.' Throughout these recordings, the band established a distinctive sound combining memorable hooks, rich vocal harmonies, powerful guitar riffs, and heartfelt songwriting.

Although the band disbanded in 2002, their music has continued to resonate with melodic hard rock enthusiasts over the years.

Now, more than two decades later, GUILD OF AGES is preparing to write the next chapter of their story. Their upcoming studio album – coming in early 2027 - promises to carry forward the band's signature blend of melody, energy, and musicianship, while introducing their sound to a new generation of rock fans.

📸: DB Imaging

UK Alternative Metal Act NEONFLY Unleashes New Video for "More Than A Lifetime"!

UK Alternative Metal act NEONFLY returned to Karmøygeddon Festival in Norway in May 2026, two years after their debut appearance at the festival’s second stage, and this time they were invited to play the main stage following the fantastic response to their previous performance. Bringing their full production, including fire-breathing, fire dancers and plenty of theatrical firepower, the band delivered a show that felt like the perfect opportunity to capture NEONFLY at their best in front of a Norwegian crowd that has really taken them to heart.

The new live video for "More Than a Lifetime", taken from that performance, celebrates that connection while giving a fresh lease of life to a track from their most recent album, "The Future, Tonight". Never released as a single, the song gradually grew on fans as the band began incorporating it into their live set, where its orchestral power-ballad sound provides a welcome change of pace between the heavier, more up-tempo material. Norway has embraced NEONFLY with remarkable warmth, even within the more extreme-metal-oriented environment of Karmøygeddon, and the band felt that releasing this performance was a fitting way to give something back to the fans who have made them feel so welcome.

Watch the video for "More Than a Lifetime" Below:

Guitarist Frederick Thunder comments: "Karmøygeddon has quickly become one of my favourite festivals to play, and that's down to the people behind it as much as anything else. They've built a really loyal community of fans who come back year after year, and there's a genuinely great atmosphere around the whole event. What I particularly respect is the way they look after the bands. No matter where you are on the bill, you're treated with respect, properly looked after and fairly paid. That's something you don't necessarily find even at much bigger festivals, and I think a lot of others could learn from the way Karmøygeddon does things. We've been made to feel incredibly welcome, from our first appearance on the second stage in 2024 to being invited back to the main stage this year. We're really grateful for their support, and I'm delighted we could capture a bit of that experience with this live video. Long live Karmøygeddon - we'll always be happy to come back!"

NEONFLY's latest album, The Future, Tonight, has been released via Noble Demon in 2021 and you can listen to it HERE

NEONFLY are:
Willy Norton - Vocals

Frederick Thunder - Guitars

Paul Miller - Bass

Declan Brown - Drums

For more info visit:

https://www.facebook.com/NeonflyUK/

https://www.instagram.com/neonflyuk/

https://www.youtube.com/user/NeonflyUK 
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon 

Photo by Daniel Zanco

ROCK POWERHOUSE WICKED ANNOUNCES CINEMATIC NEW POWER BALLAD "TILL YOU'RE IN LOVE" OFF 'GO REBEL' ALBUM WITH EXPLOSIVE MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW

High-octane rock outfit WICKED is set to disrupt the airwaves with their latest sonic and visual triumph, "Till You're in Love," the sweeping new power ballad from their latest studio album, Go Rebel. Arriving alongside a cinematic, visually stunning music video that is out now, the track perfectly captures the chaotic friction, deep vulnerability, and ultimate resilience of modern romance.

Built on a foundation of blistering guitar riffs, a relentless rhythm section, and soaring, attitude-infused vocals, "Till You're in Love" blends massive stadium-rock energy with the emotional depth of a classic rock power ballad. It explores the threshold where cynicism fades and real stakes begin, serving as a definitive emotional centerpiece for Go Rebel—an album designed to challenge the status quo and revitalize Rock N Roll for a new generation.

Friday’s accompanying cinematic music video brings this grand narrative to life on screen. Featuring intimate footage, sharp aesthetics, and intense visual storytelling, the video mirrors the song’s driving narrative of standing together against a difficult world.

"The track is about that exact moment you stop playing cool and realize you're completely locked in," says the band. "Life isn't always easy, but when you're in love, you have something worth fighting for. 'Go Rebel' is about tearing down boundaries, and this song and video prove that love itself can be the ultimate form of rebellion."

Produced with an emphasis on massive, stadium-ready dynamics, "Till You're in Love" is already generating significant buzz among independent rock journalism circles. It follows the band's blueprint of delivering infectious melodies wrapped in a heavy, uncompromising rock-and-roll attitude.

"Till You're in Love" is available across all major digital streaming networks, with the official music video premiering Friday morning on YouTube. The full-length album, Go Rebel, available now, supported by a series of high-energy live performance showcases to be announced in the US after the band's return from UK/Ireland tour with Kings Of Thrash.

About WICKED
Emerging from the independent rock scene, WICKED commands the stage with a signature blend of timeless rock anthems, sharp hooks, and explosive high energy rock n roll. Known for their fierce independence, rebellious themes, and visceral live performances, the band continues to carve a distinct footprint across modern music distribution landscapes.

Show Dates

October 31st, 2026 @ The Rim of Hell in Norton, WV   
November 13th, 2026 @ Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ with Ted Poley
November 20th, 2026 @  Buntsy's Band Stand in Webster, NY
December 12th @ Cortland Music Venue & Camp in  Cortland NY
December 13th, 2026 @ 1812 on the river in Watertown NY
January 27th, 2027 @ Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown CA -Fever Dog, and 12 Gauge Trixie
January 28th, 2027 @ House of Blues in Anaheim CA with Metal Allegiance
January 29th, 2027 @ The Den Studios in Los Angeles CA- Fever Dog 
 
All WICKED links:
wickedrocknroll.komi.io

Website:
https://www.wickedrocknrollofficial.com/

Stream “Go Rebel”
https://ffm.to/wickedgorebel

Photo credit: Scott Braun

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN shares "We Don’t Own It" ahead of Real Life 20th Anniversary Tour, now with NZ / Australia dates

Arriving just one week before launching her Real Life 20th Anniversary Tour, iconic NYC singer-songwriter Joan As Police Woman presents 'We Don’t Own It'from her new album 'Real Life Evolution', a superb reimagining of her 2006 debut 'Real Life' album with a new cast of collaborators, released via UK label Reveal Records.

She also shares the final live performance video for that song from her Real Life Anniversary Sessions video series, while announcing a new set of confirmed live dates for her tour, bringing her show to New Zealand and Australian audiences.

Joan Wasser, known as Joan As Police Woman since 2004, is a critically acclaimed musician and producer, and a sought-after collaborator, dubbed “the coolest woman in pop” (The Times) and “one of the 21st century’s best musicians” (The Economist). As a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, her music defies easy categorization, crafting her own sound that blends various genres.

With two very different versions of this epic song, Joan's masterclass in self-reinvention proves that great songwriting isn't a static artifact locked in time, but a living, elastic template capable of transformation.

The album version, recorded by Danny Blume (Iggy Pop, Nick Lowe, Gavin Friday, Jewel, Lisa Loeb) at Hidden Quarry Studios in Bearsville, NY, finds Joan on vocals and synths, joined by Thomas Bartlett on bass and Parker Kindred on drums. A supple, forward-thinking groove, brimming with Grace Jones-esque swagger, reggae-touched rhythms, and subtle electronic touchpoints, the track breathes fresh, organic space into her signature sound.

In contrast, the soulful stripped-down Sessions performance video sees Joan in live trio format as she plays electric guitar, accompanied by Jeremy Gustin on drums and Will Graefe on acoustic guitar, each of them beautifully harmonizing vocals. Filmed at The Owl Music Parlor in Brooklyn by Ehud Lazin, the sound was recorded by Adam Sachs.

"I wrote this song after Elliott Smith died. Watching the frenzy around the details of his death, I recognized something I had learned years earlier when I lost my friend, my fiancé, my collaborator — Jeff Buckley. Grief makes us desperate for answers, but death doesn’t offer them. It makes even less sense to those who are deep in pain, mourning a friend, a family member, someone they admired. Death is something to sit with, not to solve," says Joan Wasser.

"Parker Kindred and I built this one around one of his vintage 80s drum machines — we’re both devoted to the Sly Stone approach of letting the drum machine drive the whole creative process. Thomas Bartlett holds it down on Rhodes bass while I let loose on keys. The song was never asking for more weight; it wanted to breathe, and this version allows it."

This new single arrives on the trail of 'Save Me', for which she teamed up with the illustrious Iggy Pop. Earlier, Joan shared intimate versions of  'Feed The Light', 'Eternal Flame', 'Flushed Chest', 'The Ride', 'Anyone', the title track 'Real Life', 'I Defy', and the invigorating 'Christobel'.

"Some transformations are subtle. Others are seismic. All of them were made with an entirely new cast of collaborators. Among them are two extraordinary vocalists. The inimitable Iggy Pop — whose band I’ve had the privilege of touring with, playing keys and singing — recorded a stunning version of 'Save Me' while we were on the road in New Zealand. We had to work around the birds outside, who apparently had strong opinions about the session. Then there’s Krystle Warren, a true original and one of my favorite singers alive. Her voice is so deeply soulful that 'I Defy' feels like it thoroughly enjoyed easily slipping into its brand new groove," says Joan Wasser.

Music has a way of taking on a life of its own, evolving and revealing new meaning as the years pass. Through countless performances, the new renditions on this extraordinary album are brought to life by the brilliance of the players who helped define their sound. This remarkable opportunity to hear Joan return to the music that helped define her artistic journey brings new perspective, texture, and energy to songs that have already stood the test of time.

Joan shares, "Will Graefe brings his emotionally masterful guitar work and Jeremy Gustin his remarkable rhythmic sensibility to several tracks. Parker Kindred’s inventive drum creations were the spark behind others. Thomas Bartlett unlocked a new dimension of the title track — honoring its original feeling while casting it in a warmer, amber light — and added Rhodes bass throughout. This album gave me the chance to reunite, decades on, with upright bassist Tony Scherr, guitarist Oren Bloedow, and funk bassist Danny Blume — musicians whose artistry has only deepened with time."

Joan As Police Woman has released ten albums of original material, two cover albums, and an anthology. She has recorded and performed with hundreds of artists, including Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, Lou Reed, Anohni & The Johnsons, Meshell Ndegeocello, Rufus Wainwright, John Cale, David Byrne, Dave Okumu, Chris Dowd, Lau, Scissor Sisters, Sparklehorse, Beck, Laurie Anderson, Lloyd Cole, Afel Bocoum, Dave Gahan, Tanya Donelly, Damon Albarn and Gorillaz.

Released 20 years to the day from her debut album, 'Real Life Evolution' is out everywhere digitally and on CD and Limited Edition exclusive red marble vinylon Bandcamp.  Tickets for Joan's 'Real Life 20th Anniversary Tour' can be ordered at www.joanaspolicewoman.com/tour.

ALBUM CREDITS
All songs written by Joan Wasser
Published by Fists of Fury (BMI / Domino Publishing),
except “I Defy” written by Joan Wasser & Anohni (Rebis Music (ASCAP))
Produced by Joan Wasser except “I Defy”, “We Don’t Own It” and “Feed The Light” produced by Joan Wasser & Parker Kindred
Mixed by Patrick Dillett at Reservoir Studios
Mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound
Joan Wasser  - vocals, piano, Wurlitzer, strings
Krystle Warren - vocals
Will Graefe - acoustic guitar
Jeremy Gustin - drums, vocals
Oren Bloedow - electric guitar
Danny Blume - electric bass
Parker Kindred - drums
Tony Scherr - upright bass
Krystal Warren - vocals on 'I Defy'
Iggy Pop - vocals on 'Save Me'
Album package concept, design & photos by Judi Rosen
(p) & (c) 2026 Sweet Police LLC under exclusive licence to Reveal Records
Recorded by Adam Sachs live at The Owl Music Parlor, Brooklyn, NYC
'Real Life Anniversary Session' video filmed by Ehud Lazin
Adam Sachs - audio recording engineer & mixer
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

REAL LIFE ANNIVERSARY TOUR
NOV 3  Katowice, Poland - Rialto
NOV 5  London, UK - Union Chapel
NOV 6  London, UK - Union Chapel
NOV 7  Manchester, UK - RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
NOV 9   Glasgow, UK - Oran Mor
NOV 11  Brugge, Belgium - Cactus Club
NOV 12  Amsterdam, Netherlands - Zonnehuis (sold out)
NOV 13  Hamburg, Germany - Mojo Club
NOV 15  Aarhus, Denmark - Train
NOV 16  Copenhagen, Denmark - DR Concert Hall
NOV 18  Budapest, Hungary - House of Music Hungary
NOV 22  Berlin, Germany - Haus des Rundfunks & Großer Sendesaal
FEB 12  Paris, France - Alhambra
FEB 14  Amsterdam, Netherlands - Zonnehuis
FEB 16  Bremen, Germany - Kulturzentrum Radio Bremen
FEB 17  Heidelberg, Germany - Kulturhaus Karlstorbahnhof
FEB 19  Schorndorf, Germany - Club Manufaktur
FEB 21  Brighton, UK - Komedia
FEB 22  Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Junction (J2)
FEB 23  Norwich, UK - Norwich Arts Centre
FEB 24  Leeds, UK - Howard Assembly Room
FEB 26  Bologna, Italy - Estragon Club
FEB 27  Milan, Italy - Santeria Toscana 31
MAR 6-7  Port Fairy, Australia - Port Fairy Folk Festival
MAR 9  Sydney, Australia - City Recital Hall
MAR 12 Melbourne, Australia - Melbourne Recital Centre
MAR 13 Geelong, Australia - Geelong Arts Centre
MAR 18 Christchurch, New Zealand - The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts
MAR 19 Wellington, New Zealand - Old St Paul's
MAR 20 Auckland, New Zealand - SkyCity Theatre
MAY 5   Rome, Italy - MONK
MAY 23  Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 2


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Solid State Welcomes What Lies Below to the Roster + Band Shares "Return to Nothing" — WATCH + LISTEN

SOLID STATE RECORDS is thrilled to welcome Harrisburg, PA-based band WHAT LIES BELOW — Andrew Watson (vocals); Mike Watson (vocals/guitar); Sam Hart (guitar); and Jonah Luteman (drums) — to the label's roster.

The band shares the video for its debut single for the label, titled "RETURN TO NOTHING." Watch the video for the spawning, atmospheric, and heavier-than-granite track, which is also laced with synths, below.

"'Return to Nothing' is written from the perspective of escaping the dark of I Let It Consume Me," the band says, referencing its recently released album. "The lyrics explore the struggle to escape a life weighed down by grief, isolation, and the burdens of the past. They follow a journey from darkness and despair toward awakening, with cracks in the darkness revealing glimpses of hope and a way forward."

The band will hit the road next month with Midwinter. All dates below. Get tickets here.

WHAT LIES BELOW ON TOUR:
WITH MIDWINTER:
11/5 — Rochester, NY — The Montage Music Hall
11/6 — Albany, NY — Empire Underground
11/7 — Montreal, QC — Newspeak
11/8 — Toronto, ON — Hard Luck Bar
11/10 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
11/11 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground
11/13 — St. Louis, MO — Old Rock House
11/14 — Madison, WI — The Annex
11/15 — West Chicago, IL — The WC Social Club
11/18 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Pyramid Scheme
11/19 — Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier Dome
11/20 — Hamtramck, MI — Crypt at the Sanctuary
11/21 — Lakewood, OH — Mahall's

Deep Purple Release "Splat!" as Post-Release Single + Video — WATCH // Grand Finale of Album of Same Name

Deep Purple's new single "Splat!" is out now on all streaming and download platforms. The official music video premiered yesterday on the earMUSIC YouTube channel. Watch it below. 

"Splat!" is the title track and grand finale of the band’s current studio album SPLAT! – and brings its central idea full circle. At the heart of SPLAT! is a concept conceived by singer Ian Gillan: Rather than treating the end as destruction, the album imagines it as transformation — a metamorphosis beyond physical existence.

Splat! follows "Arrogant Boy," "Diablob," and "Guilt Trippin,'" the three singles that preceded the release of SPLAT! on July 3. Recorded with producer Bob Ezrin, Deep Purple's 24th studio album follows the band's previous four studio albums, all of which reached Number 1 in multiple countries.

Collectors can look forward to a special physical release. SPLAT! is now available for pre-order on limited CD Digisleeve (strictly limited to 3,000 copies) and limited 12-inch crystal clear vinyl (180g, 45 rpm, strictly limited to 2,500 copies), featuring two previously unreleased live recordings captured at Montreux Jazz Festival on July 13: "Scriblin' Gib'rish" from SPLAT! and "Guinnesis," the bonus track available only in the SPLAT! box set.

Deep Purple are currently on the European arena leg of the SPLAT! World Tour, which comprises 86 shows across 28 countries on three continents. After dates across Europe the tour concludes in South America in December.

Tickets are available via Deep Purple’s official website HERE.

Progressive Death Metal Band DYSTOPIA AD Release New Single, "The Last Citadel"

Progressive death metal act DYSTOPIA A.D. explores a bleak future in the new single release, "The Last Citadel." Drawing sonic inspiration from across metal's subgenres, the trio is preparing to unleash the new full length offering Wasteland Empire independently on January 15, 2027.

While the band's music is rooted in death metal, the array of musical influences in DYSTOPIA A.D.'s sound is revealed in this latest single release:
"'The Last Citadel' opens the album with a haunting, epic introduction followed by relentless thrash riffs, dueling guitar solos, and gang vocals evocative of classic bands like Exodus and Testament." DYSTOPIA A.D. explains. 

Positioned as the opening track on the band's forthcoming album, "The Last Citadel" establishes the setting of 'The Wasteland.' This desolate plain is a dark depiction of humanity's future. Lyrically, the track's narrative sees "survivors band together to fend off the forces of destruction." 

Wasteland Empire was produced, mixed and mastered by DYSTOPIA A.D.. Additional percussion on "Breath of Decay" was performed by Gabriel R. The band's logo is by Luciferium War Graphics, with the album cover artwork by Hans Trasid of Dis-Art Design. 

About DYSTOPIA A.D.:
Formed in 2018 by Aki Shishido (ASH & ELM, STRAINS OF BELLUM) and Chris Whitby (HELLBORE, BLACK NEGATIVE DOMINATION)., the progressive death metal act from New Jersey, USA, incorporate an array of musical influences notably technical/melodic death metal with elements of progressive rock and power metal. DYSTOPIA A.D. draw inspiration from the likes of SEPULTURA, BLIND GUARDIAN, TESTAMENT, REVOCATION, and SHADOWS FALL. The genre fusion across the band's sound heightens the impact of their music with relentless power and attack, emotion and understanding. 

DYSTOPIA A.D.'s first release Designing Ruin arrived in 2018, followed by Rise of the Merciless (2020) and the critically acclaimed Imperial Dawn in 2022. Now moving into their next chapter with the forthcoming full-length, Wasteland Empire, DYSTOPIA A.D. are joined by UK based Charlie Munro (HELLBORE), a longtime friend, collaborator, and producer. Wasteland Empire is set to arrive independently on January 15, 2027.


DYSTOPIA A.D. Is:
Aki Shishido – Lead guitar
Charlie Munro - Lead guitar
Chris Whitby – Vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, bass, keyboards, drum programming


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Manchester's CAULBEARERS release debut album 'Come Back Home' October 30th, sharing urgent 'Brothers At The Wheel' video

Manchester-based outfit Caulbearers announces the release of their debut album 'Come Back Home' on October 30th, their latest collaboration featuring ethereal folk artist Ruth Blake. The band's first major release since their 2011 EP 'More Lie Deep', there are ten tracks on offer, sounding a rallying call for unity at the grassroots level and resistance to the forces intent on dividing us.

Apart from the band members themselves, this release involves several high-profile professionals, including Seadna McPhail (Badly Drawn Boy, Jah Wobble, Everything Everything, I Am Kloot, Happy Mondays), who handled the mixing. Recorded by Mahoney and Chris Hamilton at Toast Recordings and Seadna McPhail at Airtight Studio, this album was mastered by Jim Spencer (New Order, Johnny Marr, Charlatans, Factory Floor) at Eve Mastering.

A collective formed in 2007 and led by Damien Mahoney, Caulbearers are known for blending diverse musical styles, including soul, funk, hip-hop, indie pop, dub, nu jazz and folk influences. With contributors hailing from around the UK and Europe, their DIY ethic has coursed through every element of their releases, from design, production, videos and gigs to the recording process itself.

The lead track ‘Brothers At The Wheel’ traces a journey of political awakening - from a naive plea for those in power to change course before disaster hits, to disillusionment at hollow words and empty promises that leave the status quo.

The accompanying video presents an uncompromising challenge to the power structures governing modern life, while ultimately offering solidarity and collective action as an alternative to despair. Exploring "the wheel" as a machine built to continually turn for profit and power regardless of the cost to people, communities and the planet, visual artist Latent Variables blends animation, photography and video to reflectthe different stages and emotions of this epic song.

An important motif in the video is the breaking apart of everything we know; people, environments, plants and buildings shatter, with the notion that we have to consciously bring these pieces back together to heal and to create something new.

Collaborating with Manchester MC, poet and reggae artist J Chambers, Damien Mahoney filmed original footage around his neighbourhood to epitomise the song’s major themes. Locations with abandoned and boarded up buildings contrast with colourful murals by local artists.

“I see the two murals featured in the video almost every day as they are really close to my house. They bring a much-needed display of beauty, nature and hope in what is a very urban environment. I live in a very multi-cultural area and I feel that both the song and the video express the notion that a shared struggle exists for many people, which echoes in other streets, other words, other languages,” says Damien Mahoney.

With an unrelenting groove, strings, bass, and keys are locked into a single insistent pattern.. Past the tempo shift, the song opens into a second movement: a soaring, wordless lament by Ruth Blake — a beautiful and mournful, yet defiant, celebration of the human spirit. Underneath, the arrangement builds in waves — guitars layering, cello and violin rising, keys, bass and drums gathering weight — swelling to a crescendo before dissolving.

'Brothers At The Wheel' is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, capturing the awakening in full — appeal, disillusionment, and the turn toward unity. Caulbearers' 'Come Back Home' album is out October 30th via Single Cell Recordings.

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Dragony Drop New Song "I Have the Power" — LISTEN + WATCH

For almost 20 years, DRAGONY have been a part of the international power metal scene, and can look back on five studio albums, one EP, and many tours all over the globe, as both a headlining and support act for bands like Ensiferum, Gamma Ray, Serenity, Freedom Call, Blind Guardian, Sonata Arctica, and many more.

2024 saw the release of the most recent album Hic Svnt Dracaenas and the band is currently working heavily on a successor album following intensive touring activities, like the 2025 Japan tour as special guest for Twilight Force and an extensive European tour as support for Ensiferum in early 2026. Dragony wanted to shorten the wait for the fans for the new album by releasing some new music.

As singer and band founder Siegfried Samer is a known fan of the Masters of the Universe cartoons of the 1980s (after all, the band's third album even carries the title Masters of the Multiverse as an homage), and since this year finally saw the release of Travis Knight's excellent Masters of the Universe movie adaptation, the band decided to once again pay tribute to this beloved franchise by recording a cover version of the title song to the 1985 He-Man and She-Ra crossover film The Secret of the Sword.

The band wishes all fans a lot of fun with the new song, and will return shortly with more details surrounding the upcoming new album, the first to fully feature new additional singer Maria Nesh alongside frontman Samer.

Stay glorious — you have the power!

Stream it here.

Watch the visualizer and listen to the song Below:

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SYMPHONIC METAL NIGHTS WITH TEMPERANCE:
4/2 — Vienna, AT — Szene 4/4 — Graz, AT — Explosiv

Psychedelic Desert Rock Trio AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN Presents New Single "Archangel"

A dreamy haze meets raw, emotional eruption in the new single, "Archangel" as psychedelic desert rock act AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN delves into the spiritual realms seeking reprieve from enduring night terrors. Following the bold swagger of their first single, "Bash," "Archangel" takes cues from the grand, theatrical build of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Mr. Crowley" and the adventurous guitar work of early KING CRIMSON. The track lands ahead of the forthcoming full length Aunt Cynthia's Cabin, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, via Black Throne Productions. The album is available for pre-order HERE.

Vocalist and guitarist Brennan Justice comments: "'Archangel' is written about night terrors that I’d been struggling with for several years. It was a paralyzing experience, waking up in a panic, not quite knowing where I am, and leaving me anxious for hours or sometimes several days after. Once I accepted that, you know, this is happening and I have to really think outside the box to get rid of it, I started praying to Archangel Michael for protection while I sleep. So the song is about the terrors and my prayer for a safe place to sleep."

With "Archangel" the band deviates from their usual doubled-guitar arrangement, using only a single lead guitar track to lend the performance a more exposed, vulnerable quality. Recorded by AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN in a converted barn belonging to drummer Jeremy Luvaas, Aunt Cynthia's Cabinnot only sees the band develop their sound but also experiment with creativity and methods of musical production.

Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin was recorded and mixed by Brennan Justice, and mastered by JJ Golden. The album was recorded in Camp Verde, Arizona. The album is available on vinyl (in variants: Black Canyon Edition, Salt Mine Edition, Desert Sky Edition), digital, and CD formats. Alongside the release an additional 4th repress (x500) of the trio's 2020 release Misty Woman will be available on vinyl in variants Swami's Edition and Leucadia Edition. 

Pre-Order HERE:

Aunt Cynthia's Cabin LP - https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-self-titled
Aunt Cynthia's Cabin Premium Bundle - https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-premium-bundle
Misty Woman LP - https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-misty-woman-repress-3

Aunt Cynthia's Cabin sees the trio embark on their next chapter, leaning further into cinematic realms. Recording for this album was undertaken by the band themselves, moving out of the traditional studio set up into their own defined space, a converted barn belonging to drummer Jeremy Luvaas, a sense of freedom and creative development that can be heard across the track list. AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN once again join forces with Black Throne Productions for this release. Aunt Cynthia's Cabin will be unveiled on December 18, 2026. 


AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN Is:
Brennan Justice (guitar/Vox)
Anthony DeFreitas (bass/vox)
Jeremy Luvaas (drums/percussion)


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BAD WOLVES RELEASE NEW VERSION OF "JOLENE" FEATURING DOLLY PARTON

Bad Wolves have released "Jolene” (with Dolly Parton) through Better Noise Music [Stream HERE]. The new recording pairs the band's hard-rock take on Parton's 1974 iconic hit, this time with her own vocals included. This new version was made with the support and approval of the Estate of Dolly Parton. Like the original cover version released on August 31, proceeds will be donated to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library — committed to improving early childhood literacy around the world.

Before her passing, Bad Wolves shared their cover of “Jolene” with Dolly and her team. Since the release of the original cover, Dolly's team helped bring her voice to the track, supplying previously recorded stems mixed for this release by Kent Wells.

Earlier this month, Bad Wolves and Better Noise Music joined Dolly's team at NOZ Studios to hear the finished track together for the first time. The session inspired the band to pay it forward. They invited students from Nashville’s School of Rock to appear alongside them in the official music video. [Watch BELOW].

"Bad Wolves and the kids from The School Of Rock performed 'Jolene' with raw passion, heavy grit, and zero compromise. This is the same independent spirit Dolly Parton used to build The Imagination Library from the ground up. Having witnessed the challenges her own father faced with illiteracy, Dolly didn't wait for someone else to fix the problem, she used her platform to make a difference. She found a way to start sending free books to children to promote literacy and a love of reading because it was important to her. Right now, Dolly’s foundation, The School Of Rock, and Bad Wolves are calling on every artist to honor Dolly's legacy by using their platform to support this effort and make a difference in children’s lives. Leverage your independent strength to help give the next generation the future they deserve," says Better Noise Music chairman Allen Kovac.

"Being able to raise money for Dolly's charity is an honor, and being able to work with the kids from the Nashville School of Rock was an amazing experience," states Bad Wolves' John Boecklin.

“At School of Rock, our mission is to enrich lives through performance-based music education while building a passionate community of students and instructors. Dolly Parton has long been a favorite artist within our school—not only because of her extraordinary musical legacy, but also because of the joy she has brought to generations of fans and her enduring commitment to education. Supporting the Imagination Library through this project is a meaningful way to celebrate Dolly, give back to a cause she champions, and express our deep admiration for her legacy. Our students were thrilled to be part of creating this video, and their energy, enthusiasm, and genuine desire to support the cause made the experience especially rewarding. Dolly Parton will always be a ROCKSTAR at the Nashville School of Rock, and we are proud to honor her legacy through the power of music and the next generation of performers," enthuses Angie McCreight, Owner of Nashville School Of Rock

“Jolene with Dolly Parton” is available today on all major streaming and download platforms. Every stream and every download puts more books in the hands of more kids. The official music video is also available now on music video platforms.

ABOUT DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Launched in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is the world's leading early childhood book-gifting program and the flagship initiative of The Dollywood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since its founding, the program has gifted more than 300 million free books to children across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland. Each month, the Imagination Library mails over 3 million high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes. Every enrolled child receives one book per month from birth to age five, at no cost to families.

Inspired by her father's inability to read and write, Dolly created the Imagination Library in her hometown of Sevier County, Tennessee, to inspire a love of reading from the earliest years. In true Dolly fashion, she soon shared that dream with other communities that wanted to give their children the same opportunity to Dream More, Learn More, Care More, and Be More.

The program is made possible through the continued support of Dolly's Estate and The Dollywood Foundation, which invest in the partnerships, resources and systems that empower thousands of Local Program Partners. These local partners build awareness and provide the funding needed to cover the wholesale cost of the books and mailing for children in their communities. Together, this unique partnership helps place books into the homes—and hearts—of millions of children around the world.

For more information, visit imaginationlibrary.com.

THE NERVES BEST COLLECTION OUT NOW ON THIRD MAN RECORDS

Out on Third Man Records, the definitive anthology from groundbreaking power pop pioneers The Nerves. Released in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Los Angeles-based trio’s self-titled 1976 EP and only official release of their all-too-brief lifespan, The Nerves – Best Collection gathers 66 glorious minutes of studio, live, and demo recordings, compiled in close association with surviving members Paul Collins and Peter Case along with the late Jack Lee’s daughter Cynthia.

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Sumerian Pictures Presents "Butthole Surfers: The Whole Truth And Nothing Butt" Hits #1 On Apple TV’s Documentary Movie Chart

Psychedelic punk provocateurs Butthole Surfers are bringing their gloriously warped corner of rock history into living rooms everywhere. Out now via Sumerian Pictures, Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt is available to rent or buy on Apple TV and Amazon in North America, having reached #1 on Apple TV’s documentary movie chart for rentals and purchases.

Watch on Apple TV or Amazon now HERE

Directed by Tom Stern, the documentary dives into the strange, spectacular world of a band whose name alone once made newspaper editors flinch. Joining the band to help tell the story are Dave Grohl, Flea, Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye, Steve Albini, Ice-T, John Paul Jones, Donita Sparks, Eric Andre, Richard Linklater and more, bringing together a formidable cast to explore the Butthole Surfers’ singular impact.

Combining archival footage, animation, puppetry and reenactments, the film captures the surrealist spectacle of a band who tore through the 1980s underground, building a devoted following through relentless touring and mind-bending live shows. Their collision of psychedelia, punk and grunge fed an energetic, confrontational live experience, while their radical inclusivity and gleeful assault on Reagan-era conformity made them a home for misfits. Even their name challenged what the mainstream was prepared to accommodate.

Director Tom Stern said: “The Butthole Surfers are one of the most mind-blowing stories in rock history. Our goal was to make a film that captured their essence, so the ecstatic reactions of film festival audiences have been deeply gratifying. I’m thrilled Sumerian has joined forces with us to bring this experience to an ever wider audience.”

Rob Williams, President of Sumerian Pictures, adds “Tom Stern and team are taking us on a wild ride and we are excited to bring audiences to the incredible story of these punk icons.”

The musicians paying tribute have plenty of history to draw on. Butthole Surfers counted Kurt Cobain among their fans, were invited by Perry Farrell to play the first Lollapalooza, and enlisted Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones to produce their first major-label record. Within a decade, the band whose name newspapers had refused to print were being talked about by Beavis and Butthead and David Letterman on national television.

Winner of SXSW’s “Best in Texas” award, the documentary audience award at the Philadelphia Film Festival and the grand jury prize for best documentary at the Independent Film Festival Boston, Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt now brings that extraordinary story to audiences at home. Through the band’s own accounts and those of the artists they inspired, the film traces how the Butthole Surfers’ uncompromising approach to music and performance left its mark on generations of musicians.

Symphonic Black Metal Act VESSELES Release "Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)" With Music Video Ahead Of The New Album, Home (Reclaimed)

"Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)" is the new single release from the symphonic black metal project, VESSELES. Arriving alongside a music video, the track lands ahead of the forthcoming full length, Home (Reclaimed), scheduled to arrive on March 26, 2027. 

"Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)" now contains the haunting vocal performance of VESSELES' founder Valira. The song is about the growth of one's self confidence, and the empowerment this brings, explored through the narrative of Valira’s demonic origins. In "Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)," further worldbuilding reveals the origins of 'The Beneath.' The plain is described as “a horrific cursed sludge” that consumes all humans to then birth a new generation of demons.  

VESSELES is an artistic outlet allowing Valira the space to express and explore who they are. Home (Reclaimed) confronts the discomfort and complexity of what 'home' is to someone who is not from this world. Now recorded with their own vocals, Home (Reclaimed) captures fully Valira's origins and purpose. In addition to the vocal performance, the album is filled with piano driven leads, grandiose symphonic compositions, dissonant passages and pained progressions encapsulating their experience. 

Home (Reclaimed) was produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios, San Mateo, CA. The album performance was by Valira Nyvran (vocals, guitars, composition, orchestrations, lyrics), Ron Graves (bass) and Nikolas Brön (drums). Special guests include Antonio Giardina (session piano) and The Vicken Studios Orchestra (choir chants on “Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed)”). Album cover artwork is by Mark Erskine. 

About VESSELES:

Founded in 2023, VESSELES is the sonic vessel through which Valira speaks the language of their origins. As composer, orchestrator, and architect, they craft bleak, incantatory soundscapes that fuse serrated guitars with haunted symphonic textures. Their voice, at once seething and spectral, now rises with increasing clarity, layered across both backing and lead roles in studio and on stage. This is not performance. It is possession. Through sound, they cast off the human shell and step fully into their true form: demon, exile, survivor. 

VESSELES unveiled the debut EP I Am A Demon in 2024, a liturgy of identity dysphoria, rage, and revelation. The debut full length offering Home emerged from the shadows at the turn of 2026, a devastating and majestic sophomore release that delves deep into identity, belonging, and the mythos of a demon cast into the human world.

Devised as a personal vessel for Valira, a demon entity discovering their truth through music, VESSELES fuses symphonic black metal with cinematic grandeur and emotional weight. This project is not just about sound; it's about survival, transformation, and reclaiming power in a world that was never built for them.


Credits:
Composed by Valira Nyvran
Performed by VESSELES

VESSELES Is:
Valira Nyvran - vocals, guitars, composition, orchestrations, lyrics
Ron Graves - bass
Nikolas Brön - drums

Connect With VESSELES: 
Website: https://vesseles.com/
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