Teen Mortgage Share Animated "Democracy Manifest" Video — WATCH // Touring This Fall With Rise Against + Alkaline Trio

With a blistering, no-frills assault, Baltimore punk duo TEEN MORTGAGE —guitarist/vocalist James Guile and drummer Ed Barakauskas — deliver raw, fuzzed-out riffs over pounding, minimalist drums, locking into a relentless groove that feels equal parts grit-infused punk and hardcore urgency.

Today, they share "Democracy Manifest." It was produced with Teen Mortgage collaborator Kenny Eaton and mixed and mastered by Caeser Edmunds (Beach House, Wet Leg, Code Orange).

 Watch the video Below. 

The video is a collaboration between Teen Mortgage and acclaimed animation studio EraserDread. The video collides the biting lyrics of "Democracy Manifest" with the current landscape in the world.

"'Democracy Manifest' manifested itself naturally. As the USA draws closer to resembling Big Brother and Oceania in 1984, we needed to vent our frustrations around having to engage with a society that takes everything and gives little to nothing back; each and every facet of American life has become a scam," the band declares.

"Democracy Manifest" hits with immediate, irresistible bounce — fun, punchy, and wired with an authentic punk spirit that takes aim at the powers that be. Teen Mortgage turn frustration into fuel, delivering unifying riot music. The track is pure sugar-rush chaos: thumping, unhinged, and grinning while it flips off everything broken about the world right now. Like all of the best punk artists before them, Teen Mortgage delivers a high-voltage way to confront the realities shaping everyday life right now, channeling anger into something communal, cathartic, and undeniably alive. "Democracy Manifest" at its core, is two middle fingers with a killer hook.

Teen Mortgage's recent recent live performance at alt-favorite KEXP is sweaty, stripped-down, and confrontational, with zero dead space — just pure, amplified energy from start to finish. Recorded during their successful Spring 2026 tour run with Joyce Manor, the KEXP team captured the essence of the D.C. duo's DIY ethos in one of the most impressive displays of punk rock of recent memory. Watch the TEEN MORTGAGE x KEXP session here.

Ready to take their debut Roadrunner Records LP, Devil Ultrasonic Dream, on the road again, the band will spend most of the fall on the road, including stops at this summer's Rocklahoma (Pryor, OK), Riot Fest (Chicago, IL), Vans Warped Tour (Orlando, FL) and more. TEEN MORTGAGE will be joining punk rock mainstays, Rise Against and Alkaline Trio, for a trip around the States starting September 22 in Dallas, TX. All dates are below.

For rock fans still chasing that jolt of something real, loud, and dangerous, TEEN MORTGAGE aren't asking for your attention — they are demanding it. As the genre evolves, the duo stand at the front of the charge, and ignoring them isn't just a miss — it's a mistake.

TEEN MORTGAGE ON TOUR:
8/7—Caminha, PT—SonicBlast 2026
8/11—Ilirska Bistrica, SI—Mladinski Klub Nade Zagar Ilirska Bistrica
8/12—Tolmin, SI—Punk Rock Holiday 2026
8/13—Budapest, HU—Sziget Fesztivál
8/15—Seelbach, DE—Hoflärm
8/16—Wiesbaden, DE—Schlachthof Wiesbaden
8/17—Leipzig, DE—Täubchenthal
8/19—Ultrecht, NL—De Helling
8/20—Bochum, DE—Matrix Bochum
8/21—Biddinghuizen, NL—Lowlands Festival 2026
8/22—Hasselt, BE—Pukkelpop 2026
8/25—Sheffield, UK—Yellow Arch Studios
8/26—Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK—Think Tank
8/28—Glasgow, UK—Room 2
8/29—Cardiff, UK—Clwb Ifor Bach
8/30—Tunbridge Wells, UK—Tunbridge Wells Forum
9/5—Pryor, OK—Rocklahoma 2026
9/18—Chicago, IL—Riot Fest 2026

WITH RISE AGAINST + ALKALINE TRIO:
9/22—Dallas, TX—South Side Ballroom
9/23—Austin, TX—Moody Amphitheater
9/25—Clearwater, FL—The BayCare Sound
9/26—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre
9/27—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater
9/30—New York, NY—The Rooftop At Pier 17
10/1—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall At Fenway
10/3—Asbury Park, NJ—Stone Pony Summer Stage
10/4—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore Philadelphia
10/6—Chesterfield, MO—The Factory
10/7—Waukee, IA—Vibrant Music Hall
10/9—Council Bluffs, IA—Stir Concert Cave-Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
10/10—Milwaukee, WI—The Rave
10/12—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
10/14—Phoenix, AZ—Arizona Financial Theatre
10/15—Albuquerque, NM—Revel
10/17—Las Vegas, NV—Pearl Concert Theater At Palms Casino Resort
10/18—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union Event Center
10/20—Seattle, WA—WAMU Theater
10/22—San Francisco, CA—The Masonic
10/23—Irvine, CA—Great Park Live

FESTIVAL:
11/14—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour Orlando 2026

Kenny Chesney Returns to Talk Shop Live 7/30; Ltd Signed Picture Discs Tied To Appearance

Kenny Chesney has spent the past couple years amassing songs, thinking about life and breaking ground almost everywhere he’s gone. But beyond the Country Music Hall of Fame induction, two Sphere residencies and a New York Times No. 1 Hardcover Nonfiction and Combined Print and E-Book Nonfiction debut, he remains – first and foremost – a music man.
 
And that was more than apparent with the response to “Carry On,” his debut single on indie start up HEY NOW Records. Only the third time – and first for an independent label – a single locked the entire reporting country radio panel in its release week, the response to the life-affirming midtempo celebration of bartender wisdom suggested the 8-time Entertainer of the Year was hitting a new gear artistically and connecting with the voracious No Shoes Nation.
 
“People thought it was crazy when we made the moves we made,” says the high impact performer. “But I knew I wanted to color outside the lines, create an album that was about the music, how it feels and what it’s saying… and everything about it has felt right.”
 
That freedom led to Silver Sands Marina, an eclectic collection of songs that explore the moments where things change, reckoning with the price paid, but especially the thrill of being wholly and unabashedly alive even on the hard days. That ability to find the joy has defined Chesney’s positive energy, dig in and sow the love reality.
 
For one night, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar returns to TalkShopLive for an in-depth conversation about the process that saw Chesney make a final track call that added three new songs after the album was done. Having cut his professional teeth as a songwriter at Acuff-Rose Music, as well as a kid playing for tips on a much different Lower Broadway, the man the Los Angeles Times called, “The People’s Superstar” understands the power of not just isolated songs, but how they fall together.
 

Viewers can watch and shop signed exclusive picture disc vinyl, standard vinyl and CD on July 30 at 7pm EDT at this link: https://talkshop.live/watch/fvRzP4UAS_kb

“In a world where it’s all about the algorithm, I want to believe there’s still room for a kid with a guitar, songs in their heart and a bunch of friends who want to chase it with them. To me, how I got here was a lot of fun, and it let me learn from so many amazing people – and to understand more than the mechanics, the heart of what songs deliver when they’re together and I want to pass that on.”

Beyond the first conversation about the project, to mark the occasion Chesney and HEY NOW are creating a special limited edition picture disc to supplement the signed vinyl and CDs available exclusively through TalkShopLive.

“TalkShopLive gave me a great place to deep dive into Heart Life Music before it was published; it created a real conversation about trying to connect with not just my audience, but people who wanted to chase a dream nobody saw coming. I was surprised the people who told me they’d watched it, or the video after…

“When they invited me back on – because of the way they heard this music – I was all in. A lot went into making Silver Sands Marina, wanting to create something that was authentic. It’s country. It rocks. It’s philosophical in places. But every single song takes you somewhere. TalkShopLive lets us dig into all of it, and I love that.”

SOULFLY Announces Fall US Tour With NAILBOMB And INCITE

Rising from the mystical Sonoran Desert, metal icons SOULFLY are set to return to the American moshpits this Fall, tearing down the boundaries of a complacent society. Fueled by the indigenous roots of Chama and the raw power of fire, the tour will showcase brand-new tracks like 'Favela Dystopia,; 'No Pain = No Power,' 'Chama,' and 'Storm The Gates,' alongside the classic anthems that have long united the SOULFLY Tribe. The 25-date U.S. trek kicks off with a featured festival appearance at Louder Than Life, with performances in Dallas, Salt Lake City, and West Hollywood before wrapping up with a massive hometown headline show in Tempe, Arizona, on October 15th.

Joining this devastating lineup is cult-favorite industrial sludge/crust punk outfit Nailbomb. Formed in 1993 as the legendary side project of Max Cavalera and Alex Newport, Nailbomb is crawling out of the vault to join the sonic demolition. Known for timeless, politically charged lyrics that scream the uncomfortable truths others won't say, the band's rotating, modern lineup ensures their anti-society message remains as razor-sharp and relevant as ever.

Rounding out the tour is the brutal reality of Richie Cavalera’s INCITE. Since forming in 2004, the band has continually raised the bar, evolving through lineup shifts into a modern thrash powerhouse. Their highly acclaimed new single, "Just a Rat" (from Savage New Times), has already penetrated the metal world with the exact sonic grip fans have been waiting for.

This is a rare, legendary gathering of the Cavalera legacy. Don't miss the OG SOULFLY teamed with the explosive INCITE and a rare appearance by NAILBOMB.

General admission tickets for the tour go on sale July 15th at 10am local time.
Purchase your tickets, here: https://www.soulfly.com/tour

Confirmed dates for SOULFLY's US tour with NAILBOMB and INCITE are:
09.18  Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life **
09.19  Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
09.20  Tulsa, OK @ Boman Twin
09.21  Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
09.22  San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
09.23  Dallas, TX @ Trees
09.24  Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse on Broadway
09.25  Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood
09.26  McHenry, IL @ The Vixen
09.27  Sioux Falls, SD @ BIGs
09.29  Casper, WY @ Oil City Beer Company
09.30  Cheyenne, WY @ The Lincoln 
10.01  Denver, CO @ Levitt Pavilion 
10.02  Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High  
10.04  Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock** 
10.05  San Jose, CA  @ The Ritz
10.06  San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brew
10.07  Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewery
10.08  West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go-Go
10.09  Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive
10.10  Costa Mesa, CA @ The Wayfarer
10.11  Pomona, CA @ The Glass House Concert Hall
10.12  San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
10.14  Yuma, AZ @ Arizona Marketplace
10.15  Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
** SOULFLY only

CHAMA was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John has worked with Max and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. The latter was also responsible for the mixing and mastering. Rizk has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day. SOULFLY enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (GO AHEAD & DIE, NAILBOMB, HEALING MAGIC) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also includes features from Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) and Todd Jones (NAILS).

Order Chama:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama

CRIMSON GLORY Announce a Bandcamp Listening Party for New Album Chasing The Hydra, Band Members to Chat with Fans During Party

Crimson Glory and BraveWords Records announce a free listening party on Bandcamp to celebrate the new album Chasing The Hydra on June 5th at 1pm EST. Come along to listen to the music with Ben Jackson and Travis Wills from the band and chat with them about the making of the album. Ben and Travis will be sharing stories and answer your questions about Chasing The Hydra.

"It's been nice," guitarist Ben Jackson tells BraveWords about the band's continued success. "People have been very open to the band coming back and everybody's very happy and enthusiastic about it. I've always wanted to keep the band going on a constant; music is in my blood, it's my life. I want to play in a band that has respect and some notoriety and can get some live gigs. Crimson Glory, we have a legacy, we have a following, and when we bring the band back the doors automatically open. We can play big festivals and put out a record. We don't want to sit idly by anymore.”

Click to RSVP to the Listening Party: https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com/merch/crimson-glory-chasing-the-hydra-listening-party

Alongside mainstay founding members Ben, Jeff and Dana, the band announced in 2023 the addition of amazing new vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer. 

 
Don't miss Crimson Glory on the road in 2026:

JUN 12 ES SANTURTZI, Kabiefest

JUN 13 NL LEEUWARDEN, Into The Grave Festival

JUL 3 - ES CARTAGENA, Rock Imperium Festival

JUL 4 - BG SOFIA, Live & Loud

JUL 5 - GR VOLOS, Golden R Festival

JUL 6 - SE KNISLINGE, Time To Rock

JUL 18 - IT CREMONA, Luppolo In Rock

AUG 1 - DE WACKEN, Wacken Open Air

AUG 2 - GR CHANIA, Chania Rock Festival

AUG 5 - DE ESSEN, Turock

AUG 7 - BE KORTRIJK, Alcatraz Open Air

AUG 8 - DE GEISELWIND, Keep It True Legions

SEP 11 - US ATLANTA, GA, Progpower

SEP 17 - US MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 7th St Entry

SEP 18 - US MADISON, WI, Blades Of Steel

MORGAN WALLEN BRINGS FANS AN EXCLUSIVE NEW 24/7 SIRIUSXM CHANNEL

SiriusXM and 19x Billboard Music Award winner Morgan Wallen announced today the launch of Morgan Wallen Radio, a new exclusive year-round country music channel debuting on April 7 on channel 64 and the SiriusXM app. To celebrate the new channel, SiriusXM will host a special intimate live performance by Morgan Wallen at The Pinnacle in Nashville on April 2.

Additionally, Morgan Wallen Radio will be available for free in all SiriusXM-equipped vehicles from launch on April 7 through May 6, giving non-subscribers a chance to experience the human-curated, premium service. 
 
Morgan Wallen Radio, curated and presented by Wallen, will include his biggest hits and fan favorites. In addition to his catalog, subscribers will hear hand-picked songs from Wallen’s musical influences and unexpected favorites. Listeners will also hear exclusive commentary and behind-the-scenes stories from the country megastar on the making of his music, artists that have left a major impact on him, and untold stories from the road as he prepares for his upcoming Still The Problem 23-date stadium tour. Plus, drop-ins from the people that make up Wallen’s life on and off the stage.  
 
The new channel will feature specialty programming including: 

• Still The Problem Tour Segments: Morgan takes listeners behind the scenes on his stadium tour, setlists and rehearsal stories. Featuring drop-ins from his band and opening acts on the road with Morgan. 

• 808 to 865: Tune in Saturday nights on Morgan Wallen Radio, where Morgan spins his favorite hip-hop tracks and influences.

• One Track At A Time: Morgan shares his favorite new music and recent finds exclusively on Morgan Wallen Radio, one track at a time.

“Listeners can expect to hear a lot of things that I listen to on a day-to-day basis, which is probably a lot different than what most people expect,” shared Wallen. “I will be personally curating the music so they will get a glimpse into my world. I’m excited for everyone to hear it.”

“Morgan Wallen is undeniably one of the most influential forces shaping and creating music today,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer at SiriusXM. “At SiriusXM, we’re always looking for ways to bring fans closer to the artists they love, and this launch does just that, from a channel curated by Morgan himself to an exclusive concert experience that gives listeners unprecedented access to his music, his influences, and his live performance.”
 
Wallen will celebrate the channel’s launch with a recorded, intimate live performance at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN on April 2. SiriusXM subscribers and fans can enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show - click HERE for full details. If you do not live in the Nashville, TN area, you can also enter for your chance to win a VIP trip to the concert - click HERE for full details.
 
That exclusive live performance will kick-start the channel launch on Tuesday, April 7 at 5:00 pm ET. The one-of-a-kind show will bring the energy and impact of Morgan Wallen’s upcoming Still The Problem Tour into one of the most intimate venues he has played in years, for a lucky audience of SiriusXM subscribers. 
 
Wallen’s performance continues SiriusXM’s tradition of presenting special concerts that place some of the world’s biggest stadium acts into intimate venues, creating rare, up-close experiences for fans. Previous artists who have performed in these exclusive settings for SiriusXM listeners include Chris Stapleton, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Metallica and more.
 
The new full-time channel underscores SiriusXM’s long-standing commitment to country music. For years, SiriusXM has championed the genre at every level — spotlighting emerging talent through SiriusXM’s Highway Finds while also celebrating the genre’s most established and influential artists. SiriusXM’s country channel lineup includes artist-branded channels from Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, and Willie Nelson.
 
Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM for free. Click here to sign up and experience all that SiriusXM has to offer. See Offer Details.
 
About Morgan Wallen:
Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “one of the biggest stars in the music world right now.” With 21 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 225 weeks spent atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. Wallen’s fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, available now via Big Loud / Mercury, debuted at No. 1 globally across seven countries and spent 13 non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 albums chart. His preceding albums – Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time – have remained in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart for more than 100 weeks each, making him the first artist ever to achieve that feat. I’m The Problem has already yielded six No. 1’s at Country radio, including the title track, which remained at No. 1 for eight weeks. Wallen is readying his 23-stadium show Still The Problem Tour for 2026. Kicking off April 10 with two consecutive nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the run will include stops at four major college football stadiums: Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Michigan’s Michigan Stadium and one night only at Alabama’s Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Wallen donates a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation — which supports programs for youth in the areas of sports and music. More at MorganWallenFoundation.org.
 
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THE YOUNG FABLES ARE AT IT AGAIN!

We are officially back in the studio and already have four new songs underway.

We honestly could not be more excited about how they are taking shape. Working with Bobby has been such a gift. He is a true genius in the studio, and over the next few weeks we will be recording final vocals and locking these first four songs into place.

The team at BMG has been incredibly encouraging and believes we have something really special on our hands. Hearing that kind of feedback as we build this next chapter means the world to us.

While we wait for the mixes to arrive, we are making a little pit stop in the Northeast. Half of the shows are already SOLD OUT, which absolutely blows us away.

There are still tickets available for February 19th at an intimate venue in Hagerstown, MD. It is the kind of room that creates a truly special evening. We would love to see you and yours there. Details below.

HUB CITY VINYL

Thursday, February 19th
8 PM

tickets

RIFFS & REALMS NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS LAUNCHES A NEW ACTUAL PLAY TABLETOP RPG SERIES

Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the launch of RIFFS & REALMS, a brand new Actual Play Tabletop RPG series drenched in chaos, blood and destruction.

The first season titled Vaults Of Unfaith is produced in direct collaboration with MÖRK BORG and brings together the worlds of extreme music and tabletop role-playing like never before.

Episode 1 premered Jan. 20th.

Riffs & Realms - Vaults Of Unfaith - Episode I

Watch the first episode premiere below:

The series is helmed by Johan Nohr (MÖRK BORG) as Game Master, with story and graphic design also by Nohr. Commenting on the series Johan says, "It was an absolute riot running Vaults with these guys, all at their characters' expense, of course. Depraved, violent and grim in a pretty spectacular way".

RIFFS & REALMS players include:
Brady Deeprose (Conjurer)
Joseph Ghast (Green Lung)
Yannis Papadopoulos (Beast In Black)

Together they descend into the apocalyptic hellscape of MÖRK BORG, where faith rots, kingdoms crumble and survival is never guaranteed.

"A hilarious and horrid crawl through the dankest of dungeons thanks to NB and Johan at MÖRK BORG. I can only hope it’s as fun to watch as it was to roll dice with my fellow reprobates!" - Joseph Ghast, Green Lung

Each episode is underscored by a crushing soundtrack featuring music from Nuclear Blast bands including: Kreator, Oranssi Pazuzu, Green Lung and Conjurer.

With a blend of doom-laden storytelling, live tabletop play and an uncompromising metal soundtrack, RIFFS & REALMS is a ritual invocation for fans of role-playing games, extreme music and utter devastation.

ABOUT MÖRK BORG
MÖRK BORG is a pitch-black apocalyptic fantasy RPG about lost souls and fools seeking redemption, forgiveness or the last remaining riches in a bleak and dying world. "A doom metal album of a game", they are the perfect first collaborator for the Riffs & Realms series. Vaults of Unfaith was written by Johan and published shortly after the release of MÖRK BORG. It was part of a zine called Dissident Whispers, made by a collective of game designers, where all the proceeds went to bail funds during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. The version played in Riffs & Realms is an expanded upon version that may see a release in the future, along with the updated art that Johan made for the series. 

MÖRK BORG is constructed by Pelle Nilsson (Ockult Örtmästare Games) and Johan Nohr(Stockholm Kartell). The game is published by Free League Publishing.

ABOUT NUCLEAR BLAST
For 39 years and counting, Nuclear Blast Records is synonymous with the worldwide advancement of heavy music. Founded in Germany in 1987, Nuclear Blast's deep-rooted passion for the scene and culture, combined with an international presence, have helped build the label’s trusted global reputation with numerous album chart entries, high-profile tours, and continual signings of new and heritage acts.

Season of Mist is Coming to Thunderflix

Metalheads can now watch their favorite Season of Mist artists on the world’s premiere on-demand video streaming service dedicated exclusively to heavy metal music. Leading the charge on this new venture is the one and only Mayhem with Live in Marseille 2000. More concert footage will follow closely behind from Heilung, Rotting Christ, Kylesa, Ne Obliviscaris and other fan favorites.

Watch Season of Mist on Thunderflix

“Thunderflix continues to bring the best films, concerts and documentaries for metal fans and there is no heavier label than Season of Mist”, says Thunderflix founder Samuel Douek. “We’re thrilled to not only partner with Season of Mist. Each concert received a 4K makeover. Fans will feel like they’re watching these iconic moments for the first time!"

“Personally, as a metal fan, I think Season of Mist has always provided some of the most brutal and powerful metal”, Douek continues. “It’s incredible to release some of the labels masterpieces on Thunderflix!”

Season of Mist x Thunderflix 2026 Release Schedule  

January 16

Mayhem - Live in Marseille 2000

Agressor - Deathreat

Tsjuder - Norwegian Apocalyspe - Oslo vs. Sandnes

January 23

Confessor - Live in Norway

Arcturus - Shipwrecked in Oslo: Live at Rockefeller 2005

Blood Duster - The Shape of Death to Come

January 30

Rotting Christ - Theogonia, Aealo, 35 Years of Evil Existence: Live in Lycabettus

Red Harvest - Harvest Bloody Harvest

Psykup - We Love You All

February 6

Brutal Truth - For The Ugly and Unwanted, This Is Grindcore

Kylesa - Spiral Shadow

Chaostar - Anomima

February 13

Septicflesh - The Great Mass, Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX

Saint Vitus - Lillie: F-65 LTD Edition

Kells - Anachromie

February 20

Heilung - Life - Heilung Live at Castlefest

Benighted - Brutalive The Sick

Eths - Ankaa

February 27

Ne Obliviscaris - Exul

Der Weg Einer Freiheit- Noktvrn

Vreid - Wild North West

March 6

Voyager - A Voyage Through Time

Thy Catafalque - Mezolit - Live at Fekete Zaj

Imperium Dekadenz - Dis Manibvs

SOUND FURY MAGAZINE Announces their own 2025 Music Awards Celebrating the Loudest, Boldest, and Most Fearless in Rock and Metal

The amps are cranked, the mics are live, and the fury is about to erupt.

Sound Fury Magazine and founder

Evan J. Thomas proudly announces the first annual Sound Fury Magazine Music Awards 2025, a high-voltage celebration honoring the year’s most explosive artists in rock, metal, punk, and alternative music.

From underground scene-shakers to arena dominators, the Sound Fury Music Awards spotlight the artists, albums, and performances that defined the sound of rebellion in 2025. This year’s ceremony promises to push the limits even further — bigger categories, fun categories, louder performances, and a

fan-driven spirit that captures the true heart of heavy music.

“This isn’t your typical awards show,” says Evan J. Thomas, Editor of Sound Fury Magazine. “This is something a bit different — a celebration of passion, creativity, and the unstoppable energy of rock and metal culture. The Sound Fury Magazine Awards are about giving the spotlight back to the artists and fans who keep the fire burning.”

The 2025 categories include fan favorites such as:

• Album of the Year

• Song of the Year

• Breakthrough Artist

• Live Performance of the Year

• Music Video of the Year

• Best Underground Act

• Fan’s Choice Award For Favorite Band

• Fan’s Choice Award For Favorite Song

• Riff of the Year

• Best Tour Name

This year also introduces new categories that celebrate the ever-evolving scene — honoring artists who blur genres and redefine what it means to be heavy.

Fans will be able to cast their votes online beginning December 1 with winners

announced during the official

Sound Fury Magazine Awards

event streaming TBA on all major platforms.

The 2025 event will feature special guest appearances and the debut of the Sound Fury Magazine Hall of Legends, recognizing lifetime contributions to the world of rock and metal.

About Sound Fury Magazine

Sound Fury Magazine was the mastermind from TAG Publicity head publicist

Evan J. Thomas and is the ultimate destination for rock, metal, and alternative music fans. Debuting in April 2025 with issues being released quarterly (March, June, September, December) Dedicated to amplifying the voices of both emerging and established artists, the publication delivers bold interviews, in-depth features, bad ass photography, concert reviews, opinion pieces and raw coverage that celebrates the energy and evolution of the modern rock,

metal and punk scene.

2 Issues have been released to date

Vol. 1 Summer 2025 feat. Carla Harvey

Vol. 2 Fall 2025 feat. Ozzy Osbourne

A Killer's Confession Release New Album, Victim 2

A Killer’s Confession, the alternative metal band fronted and created by Waylon Reavis, releases its fifth studio album, Victim 2.  A new video for the opening track “Hopeless Gray” is also available now.

Additionally, A Killer’s Confession announces a U.S. tour with labelmates Dogma this November.  The tour kicks off on November 11th in Pittsburgh, PA and wraps on November 23rd in Westland, MI. Full dates are below.

On Victim 2, Waylon delves deeper into the concept of the light and dark sides of mankind, and continues the story of a serial killer who wants to bring horrific criminals to justice. But, as he's learning, there are consequences for his misguided deeds, even if he thinks they are the right thing to do.

Waylon says, “Welcome to Victim 2. This is my proudest moment as an artist. It’s very hard to be a fan of your own music, but it is very easy to become a fan of the people you work with to create the music. So much hard work and determination between myself, Dusty Boles and Evan McKeever was put into finishing the second part of the Victimtrilogy. I could honestly say I could not have done it without them. I feel this album pulls at every emotion and takes the listener on a true journey while leaving a void for Victim 3 to finish the story.”

Victim 2 kicks off in bristling fashion with “Hopeless Gray” and “In Case Of Emergency,” but as the story progresses, the collection of songs explores different musical territory. Victim 2 shows how A Killer’s Confession likes to blend genres, notably on the track “Hollow.” While the song may have an aggro guitar sound, there’s a pop hook in the chorus, while EDM and trap sounds lurk just below the surface. Throughout Victim 2, the dark inner voices plaguing the murderous vigilante emerge in pitch-shifted fashion to distinguish them from his “normal” self. The unexpected cover of Nirvana’s “Heart Shaped Box” halfway through the album signals a turning point for the killer as he starts re-evaluating his humanity. The closing track wraps things up in an epic, melodic fashion.

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Under Black Sky Release New Single “FireFly", Announce 'The Undead Road Show' Tour This Fall! ​

Rising dark rock force Under Black Sky has released their latest single, “Firefly,” now available on all major platforms. The track comes ahead of the band’s highly anticipated full-length album, Bad Blood, set for release on October 24, 2025.

“FIREFLY is the ignition point — the first spark in the dark. It’s the sound of something waking up inside you that refuses to go back to sleep. This is where the purge begins — where the story of Bad Blood starts to unfold. We wrote it for anyone who’s ever felt invisible… and is finally ready to burn," shares the band.

In addition to the new single, Under Black Sky has announced their upcoming fall tour, The Undead Road Show. The run kicks off October 22, 2025, in San Antonio, TX, bringing the band’s hauntingly powerful live performance to fans across the U.S.

The Undead Road Show Dates:

Oct 22  @ The Starlighter in San Antonio, TX

Oct 23 @ Scout Bar in Houston, TX

Oct 24 @ House of Rock in Corpus Christi, TX

Oct 25 @ The Flying Walrus in McAllen, TX

Oct 26 @ Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX

Get Tickets HERE

UNDER BLACK SKY: THE NARRATIVE

“You are not alone. The sky has cracked. The blood remembers.”

The world was once bright — but the light was a lie.

Centuries ago, a secret Order vanished beneath the surface of history, burying knowledge too dangerous for the world above. This Order — now known only in whispers as The Order

Beneath — kept one truth sealed: that some voices are not born, but summoned… when the world turns on itself.

Now, the sky has cracked. From the fracture, sound bleeds through. Not music — a signal. A call.

Four souls answered.

They were not chosen. They were claimed.

Marked by pain. Branded by betrayal. Broken by a system that promised dreams and delivered chains. But from the ruins of their pasts, each one emerged transformed — avatars of chaos and clarity, shadow and scream. Not men. Not monsters. Something in between.

They are known only by their roles:

• KRYSIS - The Prophet — voice of the unspeakable.  (Vocals)

• BEAST - The Executioner — fury without apology. (Drums)

• ONYX - The Seer — eyes that pierce the veil. (Guitar)

• JAXX - The Redeemer — bearer of the final key. (Bass Guitar)

Together, they are Under Black Sky — not a band, but a reckoning.

Their debut transmission, Bad Blood, is more than an album. It is the first chapter of an

awakening. Each track unlocks another sigil in the codex. Another fragment of the truth long buried. As their presence spreads, so too does the influence of the Order Beneath.

Those who hear the message begin to change.

Reality glitches. Symbols surface in dreams. Crimson keys appear. Shattered glass reveals

hidden figures. A storm begins to churn within them — not of fear, but of defiance.

And then they know:

They are not alone.

The purge has begun.

And Under Black Sky is leading the charge.

UNDER BLACK SKY is a modern active rock band hailing from New Orleans, LA, formed in 2023. The band consists of four enigmatic members - Krysis, Beast, Jaxx, and Onyx - Known for their wildly entertaining live shows, UNDER BLACK SKY delivers performances that are nothing short of mesmerizing. Each song in their repertoire is a meticulously crafted masterpiece, featuring hauntingly unforgettable choruses that linger in the mind, mesmerizing riffs that captivate the senses, and a potent shot of adrenaline coursing through their sonic landscape. UBS is not just a band; it’s a manifestation of resilience, creativity, and a profound desire to entertain and to connect with audiences on a visceral level. When attending one of their shows, be prepared to get engulfed in an immersive and electrifying experience sure to leave a long lasting impression.

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Leslie Mandoki and his band, the Mandoki Soulmates, is returning to Budapest on August 21, 2025 and streaming live on Youtube

In a homecoming concert spectacular, Leslie Mandoki and his band of global musical luminaries, the Mandoki Soulmates, is returning to Budapest on August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm Central European Time to celebrate fifty years of Mandoki’s life and artistry in freedom on the national stage of his birthland. The 50 year anniversary concert will be live streamed directly from Budapest onto Youtube and can be watched from across the globe! The live stream will begin at 1:00pm Eastern Time. Here is the link for the livestream! https://www.youtube.com/live/t19CDG83nL0?si=n8Wjk2KRr8QKl6od

The performance will feature iconic Mandoki Soulmates songs, global hits made famous by members of his all-star band, and new material from their latest album, including We Stay Loud, Blood in the Water, and Devil’s Encyclopedia. Mandoki says “we invite everyone who believes in the power of music as both an act of profound artistic expression as well as a mode of liberation.”

The extraordinary venue is Budapest’s icon of icons, Szentháromság Tér atop the Buda Castle hill, a fitting crescendo in Mandoki’s performing life, which began in the then-notorious “Bem Club,” the locus of artistic rebels and rebellion in the oppressive 1970s Budapest. The concert promises surprises both evoking Mandoki and The Soulmates’ musical journey, as well as the band’s latest album, A Memory Of Our Future, a resounding international success, recently honored at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.     

The Backstory
Over 50 years ago, the young Leslie Mandoki and his band, JAM, started making the scene at the infamous Bem Club, a so-called “cultural center” in communist-era Budapest that was quickly becoming a hotbed of the underground counter-culture for young people. After experiencing unrelenting artistic and personal repression, Leslie and two like-minded friends summoned the courage to make their way, by any means necessary, to the West. Compelled by this longing for freedom, his friends, the young animator Gábor Csupó (now known worldwide for The Simpsons, Rugrats, Duckman, and Aaahh!!! Real Monsters), and musical blood brother László made a dramatic escape through the Karawanken Tunnel to Germany in 1975—50 years ago!

Perhaps Leslie himself expressed the roots of his personal and artistic odyssey best: “The Bem Club was the place where music became the battlefield of inner revolution and the fight for freedom. It was there that I first understood that behind every sound, there are ideas—and that every melody rises from the depths of the soul. I learned that music is not just storytelling, but a kind of world-building: creating new realities from sounds, thoughts, and shared dreams. The stage is a space where there is both a mirror and a gateway, to ourselves and to one another. The friendships forged there were not fleeting moments, but encounters of destinies attuned to one another. All of this shaped not only my artistic path but also the way I’ve seen life, freedom, and human dignity ever since.”

This crucible of Leslie’s westward journey and new life eventually led to the founding of the Mandoki Soulmates band. The group shared an artistic creed based on the spiritual and musical foundations for what has become the broader Soulmates collective. Now more than just a band, this is a creative fellowship, a cultural atelier, a bridge connecting generations and civilizations, a cry for freedom echoing across the world’s grandest stages, and one that will be celebrated with this concert. 

Mandoki Soulmates Mega Concert—50 Years in Freedom
August 21, 2025, 7pm
Szentháromság Tér, Buda Castle, Budapest

A Memory Of Our Future - Album Order:
https://mandokisoulmates.lnk.to/Physical

Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum Announce Livestreams for “Band Together Texas” Flood Relief Benefit Concert

Band Together Texas, the star-studded benefit concert spearheaded by Texas natives Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, will now deliver the show’s powerful message and all-star lineup to fans unable to join in person via livestreams across iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, YouTube, Facebook and nugs.net. Set for Sunday, August 17 at Moody Center in Austin, the event supports Central Texas flood recovery efforts with proceeds benefiting The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation. 
 
The full show will be available to listen to live on all 150 iHeartRadio country stations as well as SiriusXM’s The Highway and Outlaw Country channels, while fans can also tune in to a video livestream on YouTube via Lambert and McCollum’s official channels, on Facebook via Lambert and McCollum’s pages and on nugs.net. At-home streaming is made possible through the support of H-E-B, bringing the event to audiences across Texas and beyond.
 
Band Together Texas will feature performances from an all-star roster of Texas talent in addition to Lambert and McCollum – including Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Ronnie Dunn, Dylan Gossett, Jack Ingram, Cody Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall and Randy Rogers Band. 
 
In addition to the musical performances, notable Texans lending their support to the event include actors Matthew McConaughey and Dennis Quaid; former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanuel Acho, Colt McCoy and Vince Young; MLB star and Houston native Roger Clemens; television host and Dallas native Chris Harrison; and Austin-based fashion designer Kendra Scott. 
 
The evening will also feature tributes to first responders and flood victims, including stories of rescue and resilience.
 
Band Together Texas is made possible with the generous support of partners including WoodNext Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, Woodforest National Bank, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Four Seasons Hotel Austin, H-E-B, Kendra Scott, Moody Center, Poncho, Tecovas, Uber and Whataburger.

Dan Sugarman of Ice Nine Kills Announces Slipstream

Today, acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, producer, mentor and entrepreneur, Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills, ex-As Blood Runs Black, Fallen Figure) officially launches Slipstream, a revolutionary live-streaming music education and mentorship platform built to transform the way musicians teach, learn, create, and connect. It flies in the face of lifeless pre-recorded lesson platforms lacking the hands-on guidance needed for students to make meaningful, sustained, and motivated progress. 

In Sugarman’s own words, 

“Slipstream is a revolution in live-streaming music education and mentorship, designed to help musicians escape creative paralysis and reach their full potential. It offers real-time, interactive group coaching sessions led by musicians like myself, who are actually out there doing it; blending hands-on guidance with a thriving community to help transform musical skill-sets and mindsets. If Masterclass and Twitch had a lovechild, Slipstream would be it.

Most music education today is pre-recorded and passive. You can’t ask questions, can’t get feedback, and end up stuck with general advice meant for the masses. Not the individual. Slipstream was built to solve that—plugging hungry, ambitious musicians directly into the source. All in live-streamed, two-way sessions that eliminate the guesswork, self-doubt, and information overload.

Slipstream isn’t a course. It’s not a webinar. It’s a living, breathing creative dojo—where musicians evolve and grow through immersive learning, accountability, and personalized direction, from me, and an ever evolving team of industry experts from a wide variety of instruments and genres.”

Slipstream’s first live-streamed [Sessions] event will be “How to Write a Song like Ice Nine Kills”, where students can tap into Sugarman’s extensive experience with one of the most popular bands in metal today. 

Students, players, and fans can pre-order their tickets HERE and be entered to win incredible prizes. The Slipstream [Sessions] begin and go live on July 26, 2025. 

In this four-part series taking place on 4 consecutive Saturdays starting on July 26th, 2025, Dan will take musicians from riff-inception to a polished track ready for mix—complete with behind-the-scenes insights, interactive problem-solving, and exclusive creative resources, including DAW templates, a tab book trilogy, and personalized feedback opportunities. Fans and players that join Slipstream will have the chance to win prizes during each session. 

Tickets will be available at early-bird pricing in three tiers (information at joinslipstream.com), each offering increasingly adding exclusive access and bonus content—including entry to win gear provided by Sweetwater, like the coveted Neural DSP Nano and Quad Cortex. Huge bundles from D’Addario, and plugins from Neural DSP, Submission Audio, Mixwave, GuitarPro, and more. One pre-order attendee will also be chosen at random for a free upgrade to a higher tier - see end for full tier break-down. 

After the “How to Write a Song like Ice Nine Kills” [Sessions] is a wrap, members will gain 1-month free access to the [Lounge] and be given the chance to join Slipstream [Labs] for more coaching and weekly guidance. 

• Slipstream [Lounge] is a 24/7 members-only greenroom where players communicate, spark collaborations, participate in challenges, get short-form lessons and exercises, articles, live-stream bonuses, and tap instant support from their coach. 

• Slipstream [Labs] is your weekly live power-hour, with coach led insights, laser sharp tools, and on-screen fixes that you can walk away and apply immediately to your playing, songwriting, and career - all delivered to you in real-time.

Slipstream is not just for the advanced or the elite—it’s for every musician who’s felt stuck, isolated, or burned out. Whether you’re a bedroom virtuoso, a gigging performer craving fresh energy, or a rising songwriter stuck in a rut, Slipstream’s real-time, two-way mentorship model offers the guidance and community needed to break free from analysis paralysis and finally level up. Slipstream is for musicians who are ready to spread their creative wings and take flight.  

Slipstream Pre-Order Tiers 

Sparrow - $97 Early Bird // $127 Standard

• Access to Live Group [Sessions] 

• Access to Vaulted Video of the INK [Sessions]

• 1 Month Free Access to the Lounge after the [Sessions] end

• Exclusive Learning Resources like Tabs, Articles, and Exercises [Lounge]. 

• Early Access to Announcements & New Content [Lounge]

• Member Challenges During [Sessions] + [Lounge]

• Early Bird Pricing on [Lounge] and [Labs] + An Early Bird Community Badge

• Collaboration Opportunities with Other Musicians

• Entered to win a massive MusicNomad Guitar Maintenance Kit from Sweetwater, Neural DSP License, Submission Audio License, Guitar Pro License, D’Addario 10x sets of NYXL guitar strings of choice, Micro Rechargeable Tuner, Pro-winder in white, and more!

Owl - $197 Early Bird // $257 Standard (includes everything above) 

• In depth Breakdowns of Each Session, a transcription with key moments and takeaways digitally bookmarked for you

• Priority Q&A in Group Sessions

• Chance to be Brought on-screen to ask your Question and get real-time answers and feedback

• Tabs of the song when the [Sessions] wrap

• Entered to win a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, provided by Sweetwater, Neural DSP License, Submission Audio License, Guitar Pro License, D’Addario 10x sets of NYXL guitar strings of choice, Micro Rechargeable Tuner, Maintenance Kit, Swivel Auto-lock Strap, and more!

Eagle - $397 Early Bird // $457 Standard (includes everything in previous 2 tiers) 



• One Guaranteed Live On-Screen Question

• Stems of the song when the [Sessions] wrap for remix and learning purposes. 

• Direct Feedback on Performance Recordings Between events 

• 1-hour weekly group check-in [Lab] to go over what you’re doing, give insight, tips, and guidance. 

• 30-days of Direct Access to Dan for guidance and help through text-support between [Sessions] 

• Entered to win a Neural DSP Quad Cortex from Sweetwater, Neural DSP License, Submission Audio License, Guitar Pro License, D’Addario 10x sets of NYXL guitar strings of choice, Micro Rechargeable Tuner, Maintenance Kit, Swivel Auto-lock Strap, and more! 

Key Dates

• Preorder Tickets At Early Bird Prices To “How To Write A Song Like INK”: July 7th-July 21st, 2025

• General On Sale: July 21st-July 26th, 2025

• Live [Sessions]: July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, 2025 

• The [Lounge] Launch: July 26th – September 13th, 2025

• Subscription [Labs] Launch: September 6th

About Slipstream

Slipstream is a movement for musicians who are tired of waiting—who feel the momentum, but need the map. No filler. No guesswork. Just real-time, live mentorship from artists who have been exactly where you are, and made it to the other side. We cut through the noise with hands-on guidance, creative breakthroughs, and battle tested approaches that get results.

Slipstream’s name isn’t just a nod to speed—it’s a declaration of purpose. A slipstream is the powerful current created by birds flying in formation, reducing drag for those behind. It’s a shared momentum that lets them fly farther together. That’s exactly what Slipstream offers: a dynamic, collaborative ecosystem where musicians help each other break through barriers, conserve energy, and scale new creative heights together. 

This isn’t another lesson platform. This is a revolution. It isn’t just education. It’s your ignition.

About Dan Sugarman

Dan Sugarman is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, producer, mentor, and entrepreneur who built a cult following through his work with Ice Nine Kills, As Blood Runs Black, Fallen Figure, Daath, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Hyro the Hero, Bernth, Nik Nocturnal and Angel Vivaldi, his solo instrumental records, viral guitar videos, and educational offerings—helping well over 200,000 guitarists and musicians grow their skills, confidence, and careers via his tutorials through other online learning platforms.

After overcoming cancer and reinventing himself as a creative force for good, Sugarman founded Slipstream to rewrite the rules of music education and mentorship. Putting the power back in the hands of the artists, and passing the torch to the next generation.

Eric Church & nugs to Livestream July 14-16 Red Rocks Shows Celebrating 'Evangeline vs. The Machine'

With his new album Evangeline vs. The Machine earning widespread critical acclaim, including being named among the best of the year thus far by both Rolling Stone and Billboard, Eric Church and nugs, the leading platform for live concert streaming, invite fans around the globe to join the celebration as he brings a special three-night run of distinct performances to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. With the exclusive, pay-per-view (PPV) event unlike anything before covering the trilogy of shows July 14-16, fans can tune in as Church curates a unique, immersive experience for each show:
 
July 14: Eric Church vs. The Machine – a full-scale production featuring his band joined by a dynamic ensemble of strings, horns and choir combining to deliver an epic, must-see set.
 
July 15: Eric Church vs. The ECB – a raw, high-energy set with his original band, including longtime collaborator Joanna Cotten.
 
July 16: Eric Church vs. The Guitar – a stripped-down, intimate evening with Church delivering an acoustic performance like only he can.
 
With the in-demand shows having sold out almost immediately, fans everywhere will now be able to experience Church’s unpredictable, unforgettable artistry as it unfolds with all three nights streaming live exclusively at nugs.net/ericchurch as pay-per-view (PPV) events.
 
Available in both HD and 4K, the pay-per-view events can be purchased starting today, June 30 via the nugs mobile app on iOS and Android or online via nugs.net. While mobile and desktop are the points of purchase, the shows can also be streamed on the big screen via the nugs app on Roku or AppleTV.
 
Pricing is set at $24.99 per show in HD or $59.99 for the full three-night HD bundle. For those seeking the highest resolution experience, 4K streams are available for $29.99 per show or $74.99 for the 4K bundle. Members of the Church Choir will receive information directly on how to access a $10 discount on either bundle. Fans that are new to nugs can also select the “Buy & Subscribe” option to receive 50% off any single night PPV – and unlock the full nugs catalog of exclusive livestreams, official concert audio and more.

Church’s history at Red Rocks is one of legend. He made his debut in August 2007 and his August 2016 performance at the venue was captured for a PBS special, highlighted by his hauntingly beautiful cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” A roughly once-a-decade experience, this return to Red Rocks marks his first performance at the venue since that show.

The return follows the recent release of Evangeline vs. The Machine, which embodies the 10-time GRAMMY nominee’s uncompromising vision and genre-defying songwriting. The album is anchored by lead single “Hands of Time” which debuted as the most-added song at Country radio and earned Church a new personal record for first-week impact with 135 stations.
 
Church will also bring this next chapter of his critically acclaimed live show to fans in arenas coast to coast with his Free the Machine Tour kicking off a run of 22 arena dates on Sept. 12. Tickets to all shows on sale now.
 
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram@ericchurchmusic To purchase the pay-per-view, visit nugs.net/ericchurch and follow nugs on socials at @nugsnet. 

Free the Machine Tour
Sept. 12  ||  Pittsburgh, Penn.  ||  PPG Paints Arena  ||  Elle King
Sept. 13  ||  Columbus, Ohio  ||  Nationwide Arena  ||  Elle King
Sept. 18  ||  Philadelphia, Penn.  ||  Wells Fargo Center  ||  Elle King
Sept. 19  ||  Boston, Mass.  ||  TD Garden  ||  Elle King
Sept. 20  ||  Brooklyn, N.Y.  ||  Barclays Center  ||  Elle King
Sept. 25  ||  Green Bay, Wisc.  ||  Resch Center  ||  Marcus King Band
Sept. 26  ||  Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  Fiserv Forum  ||  Marcus King Band
Sept. 27  ||  Des Moines, Iowa  ||  Wells Fargo Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 2  ||  Detroit, Mich.  ||  Little Caesars Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 3  ||  Lexington, Ky.  ||  Rupp Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 9  ||  Indianapolis, Ind.  ||  Gainbridge Fieldhouse  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 10  ||  Grand Rapids, Mich.  ||  Van Andel Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 11  ||  Cleveland, Ohio  ||  Rocket Arena  ||  Marcus King Band
Oct. 23  ||  Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  Delta Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 24  ||  Boise, Idaho  ||  ExtraMile Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Oct. 25  ||  Spokane, Wash.  ||  Spokane Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 6  ||  Vancouver, B.C.  ||  Rogers Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 7  ||  Portland, Ore.  ||  Moda Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 8  ||  Seattle, Wash.  ||  Climate Pledge Arena  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 13  ||  Sacramento, Calif.  ||  Golden 1 Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 14  ||  Fresno, Calif.  ||  SaveMart Center  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin
Nov. 15  ||  Inglewood, Calif.  ||  Intuit Dome  ||  Charles Wesley Godwin

80s Central presents ‘Live Aid at 40:’ a re-broadcast with new interviews from Queen's Brian May, Larry Magid, Howard Jones & Mark Goodman

Full-Day Broadcast to Air Sunday, July 13 — 40 Years to the Day of the World’s Most Iconic Concert

This July 13, 80s Central, the internet’s premier all-'80s radio station, is turning back the clock to one of the most iconic moments in music history: Live Aid. In honor of the legendary concert’s 40th anniversary, the station will broadcast Live Aid in its entirety, commercial-free, exactly as it happened in 1985, while featuring brand-new interviews with artists, insiders, and voices who were there when rock 'n' roll united the world.

"For 80s fans, this is the Super Bowl, the Grammys, and New Year’s Eve rolled into one,” said Christopher Shaw, Program Director at 80s Central. “Live Aid wasn’t just a concert—it was our Woodstock. And here at 80s Central, we’re honored to bring this historic day back to life.”

🎸 A Once-in-a-Generation Broadcast Event

Beginning Sunday, July 13 at 8:00 a.m. ET, 80s Central will rebroadcast Live Aidas it originally unfolded—uninterrupted and in real time, from both Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Listeners can relive every note, every roar from the crowd, and every transcendent moment that defined the spirit of a generation.

Two cities. Two stages. One world. One sound.

The broadcast will include unforgettable sets from Queen, U2, David Bowie, Elton John, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Phil Collins, Sting, and many more. Even moments like Phil Collins performing on both sides of the Atlantic—thanks to a Concorde jet—will be faithfully recreated in their original sequence.

🎤 New & Exclusive Interviews from the Icons Themselves

Interspersed throughout the music are never-before-heard reflections from artists and key players who helped bring Live Aid to life:

• Brian May (Queen)
  “It was one of our finest hours—definitely one of Freddie’s finest hours. The planets were aligned, and the magic happened.”
  “No lights. No soundcheck. But it worked—because it was oiled by extreme goodwill. Everyone’s heart was in the right place.”

• Larry Magid (Philadelphia Promoter)
  “If John Lennon had still been alive, Live Aid would’ve brought The Beatles back together. It had that kind of spirit.”
  “We raised a lot of money. A billion and a half people saw it. You can’t tell me there weren’t a couple hundred thousand people saying, ‘I want to help.’”

• Howard Jones (Synth-Pop Icon)
  “It was the most brilliant project of the ‘80s. Saving lives, showing the decade wasn’t just about greed and power.”

• Mark Goodman (MTV VJ at Live Aid)
  “It was a seat-of-the-pants situation—terrifying and wonderful.”
  “People say it was the day the record business grew a conscience—and I saw that.”

Additional commentary will include rare behind-the-scenes insights from production staff, journalists, and crew members who worked feverishly to pull off one of the most ambitious broadcasts in history.

📻 Tune In. Turn It Up. Be There Again.

Whether you're reliving it or experiencing it for the first time, Live Aid at 40 on 80s Central is your all-access pass to the day music made history. Prepare for a 10-hour, commercial-free celebration of a singular moment when the world came together in harmony—and made a difference.

📡 How to Listen

📅 Sunday, July 13
⏰ 8:00 a.m. ET – Until the final encore
🌐 Stream it at 80sCentral.com or listen via Alexa, Roku, Audacy, Live365, or the 80s Central mobile app

Thrashers OVERT ENEMY Ignite With New Single "Fire in the Skies"

South Texas metal juggernauts OVERT ENEMY have released their explosive new single, "Fire in the Skies," along with a gripping lyric video that captures the chaos and urgency of all-out war. The track is the eighth on their upcoming concept album Insurrection, and it marks the second chapter in a three-song arc chronicling an alien invasion.

"Fire in the Skies" brings a heavy dose of hardcore-inspired riffing and battlefield energy. Originally nicknamed “hardcorish” in demo form, the song pulses with a frantic, boots-on-the-ground urgency. It is a musical call to arms for when the invasion hits home.

“This one’s about the invasion and a Red Dawn sense of urgency,” the band explains. “You roll up to your buddy’s house and you’re like, ‘dude, it’s time to go to war.’ The riffs are definitely hardcore inspired, and we’ve been playing this one live for a while now. We even dropped a live version on our Thunder in the Hill Country album.”

The new lyric video puts a visual exclamation point on the track’s unrelenting pace, pairing the high-octane riffing with images of conflict, resistance, and the looming unknown. Fans who’ve seen the band perform the song live will recognize the energy, but now it’s been captured and cranked up for the studio version.

"Fire in the Skies" continues to unfold the storyline of Insurrection, which lands September 26, 2025.

OVERT ENEMY is hitting the road in support of LOCKJAW on select dates of "The Monster Inside Texas Tour:"

• May 23 – Houston, TX

• May 24 – Corpus Christi, TX

• May 25 – Austin, TX

Tickets Available at: OvertEnemy.com

About OVERT ENEMY:

Formed in 2013 in the heart of Mission, Texas, OVERT ENEMY has become a formidable presence in the global metal scene, known for their raw intensity, technical precision, and relentless pursuit of musical evolution. What began as a tribute to SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman quickly grew into something much larger, as the band developed their own unique sound, blending Texas groove with thrash metal’s speed and aggression. Drawing influence from titans like SLAYER, PANTERA, FEAR FACTORY, and SEPULTURA, OVERT ENEMY has crafted a musical identity that pays homage to these greats while pushing the boundaries of modern metal.

At the core of the band’s sound is a dedication to the power of the riff. Whether it’s the crushing, groove-laden guitar work or their innovative dual-lead guitar harmonies, OVERT ENEMY delivers a high-energy, brutal assault that fans of traditional thrash, groove metal, and even modern progressive metal will appreciate. Their triple vocal approach, featuring vocals from Leo Ortiz, Laura Ortiz, and Robert Hahn, sets them apart from many other bands, giving them a diverse range of vocal textures that perfectly complement their hard-hitting instrumentation.

The band's journey has been fueled not only by their passion for music but also by a deep sense of resilience. Despite personal challenges—including Leo “Lizard” Ortiz’s battle with chronic back issues, Laura “Slayerella” Ortiz’s triumph over cancer, and other life-altering obstacles—the members of OVERT ENEMY have continually pushed forward, proving that their commitment to their craft is unwavering. This tenacity is reflected in their live performances, which have earned them the admiration of heavyweights like MAX CAVALERA of SOULFLY, DINO CAZARES of FEAR FACTORY, and ICE-T of BODY COUNT. OVERT ENEMY has also built a cult following through their tireless dedication to engaging with fans, using every opportunity to connect with their audience on and off stage.

The band’s early work, including the critically acclaimed Inception EP (2018) and Possession EP (2019), laid the groundwork for what was to come, demonstrating their ability to blend thrash’s raw energy with groove metal’s more deliberate, headbanging pace. Their commitment to the old-school metal ethos combined with a modern, forward-thinking approach has made OVERT ENEMY one of the most exciting underground metal bands in the post-pandemic era.

While thrash metal certainly runs through their veins, OVERT ENEMY refuses to be confined by genre. The release of Insurrection marks a new chapter for the band, as they delve into broader sonic landscapes and thematic complexity. The album reflects their growth both musically and personally, touching on themes ranging from personal struggle and mental health to global political unrest and conceptual sci-fi narratives. Every track offers something unique, showing the band’s ability to experiment with diverse sounds and ideas without losing their aggressive edge.

Outside of the studio, OVERT ENEMY has built a reputation as a DIY powerhouse, handling much of their own production, marketing, and fan engagement. Their strong DIY ethic has earned them endorsements from leading brands like Sawtooth Guitars, Emperor Cabs, FU-Tone, and GODPS Music. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the band has used their time wisely, staying connected with their fans through live streams, social media, and consistent content releases. Their music has also found its way into independent films, further expanding their reach beyond the metal scene.

As they look to the future, OVERT ENEMY remains committed to creating music that not only reflects their personal experiences but also resonates with fans around the world. They are driven by faith, family, and a passion for their art, and they continue to be a beacon of the metal resurgence, blazing their own trail in the genre.

OVERT ENEMY is:

• Leo “Lizard” Ortiz – Guitar/Vocals

• Laura “Slayerella” Ortiz – Bass/Vocals

• Robert Hahn – Guitar/Vocals

• Saul Castillo – Drums

Album Credits:

• Produced by: Joshua Lopez (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN), Leo Ortiz & Robert Hahn

• Recorded at: Widowmaker Studios, McAllen, Texas

• Engineer/Mixing/Mastering: Joshua Lopez

• Album Cover Art: Santiago Yanez

• Album Formats: Digital, CD, Vinyl

Connect with OVERT ENEMY and learn more atovertenemy.com.

Behemoth Livestream Extravaganza Set For Friday, 4/25

BEHEMOTH are set to make history with their largest ever headline performance, taking place at the prestigious Hala Stulecia in Wrocław, Poland, on Friday, April 25. 

With 6,000 tickets sold and the event officially sold out, this monumental hometown show marks a defining moment in Behemoth's storied career — and in the history of extreme metal itself.

Under the banner of The Unholy Trinity, BEHEMOTH will be joined by two titans of black metal, Satyricon and Rotting Christ, for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the genre's elite.

Together, they will command the stage inside the legendary Hala Stulecia, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its cultural and architectural significance.

Speaking on the upcoming event, Behemoth frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski shares, "We are standing on the threshold of an unprecedented moment in extreme metal. This will not only be the biggest headlining show Behemoth has ever performed and will be one of the most monumental and significant black metal concerts in history."

He continues, "For this occasion, we've prepared an extraordinary production — our biggest to date. With a full multi-camera setup, we'll be capturing every moment of this spectacle. Fans from the United States, from across continents, from every corner of the globe who can't be with us in person — you'll still be able to join us live in real time, or stream the show for 48 hours after the event. I invite and encourage all of you to be part of this. If not in the flesh, then in spirit, through your screens."

Tickets can be purchased here, where fans can also get their hands on exclusive merch.
 
Early bird tickets are priced at $12.99 if purchased before Wednesday, April 23. Standard tickets thereafter will be priced at $16.99.

BEHEMOTH are drawing near to the close of their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ. Many dates are sold out or are close to selling out. All dates and ticket info is here.

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