RISING COUNTRY TRIO HIGHWAY HOME SIGNS WITH WME FOR REPRESENTATION

Highway Home – the country trio of Stanton Langley, Eamon Owen and Conner Sweeny – signs with talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME). 
 
“Whether live or in their recorded music, Highway Home’s distinct trio of lead vocalists harmonizing, authentic songwriting, and genuine connection with audiences makes them a standout,” said WME's Doug Neff. “We're thrilled to welcome them to WME and look forward to creating new opportunities as their momentum accelerates.”
 
Highway Home is on the fast track to success in the country music genre. With a distinct three-part harmony and ‘90s, classic country sound, the trio blends their individual singer-songwriter talents to create hits comparable to country legends like Rascal Flatts and Diamond Rio. The band has already shared stages with Sara Evans, Priscilla Block, George Birge, and “went from playing to 15 people to CMA Fest in one year” (Country Hub).
 
Last month, they signed with Warner Records and released their newest single “No More Drinkin’ Songs,” an easy-going, honky-tonk ballad about a love that outlasts any drinkin’ song. Listen to “No More Drinkin’ Songs” Below.
 
They will continue to be represented by underscore works (management), Shore Fire Media (publicity), Sayles Eagen (Business Manager), and Matt Cottingham (Attorney). 
 
2026 is expected to be the band’s best year yet, with new music and performances on the horizon. See the full list of their upcoming performances below.

Upcoming Highway Home Performances:
July 17  |  London, Ky.  |  Town Center Park (Ashley Cooke Support)
July 18  |  Plain City, Ohio  |  The Grainery
July 24  |  Cayce, S.C.  |  Steel Hands Brewing
July 30  |  Nashville, Tenn.  |  27Live Powered by Country Now (Priscilla Block Support) 
August 1  |  Willoughby, Ohio  |  Double D's HonkyTonk and Smokehouse
August 4  |  Little Valley, N.Y.  |  Cattaraugus County Fair 
August 8  |  Monroe, La.  |  ReaperFest 2026 
August 13  |  Prior Lake, Minn.  |  Mystic Lake Casino Hotel (Cole Swindell Support)
August 14  |  Dubuque, Iowa  |  Q Casino - Back Waters Amphitheater (Cole Swindell Support)
 
About Highway Home:
Highway Home is a harmony-driven country trio blending heartfelt songwriting, tight vocals, and a sound rooted in late '90s/early 2000s country. Made up of singer-songwriters Eamon Owen, Conner Sweeny, and Stanton Langley, the group delivers nostalgic melodies with a fresh edge. Born in the South and built in Nashville, Highway Home is where country storytelling meets unforgettable harmony.
 
About WME:
WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater and more.  Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com

L to R: Braeden Rountree (WME), Doug Neff (WME), Jamie Ernst (underscore works), Eamon Owen (Highway Home), Stanton Langley (Highway Home), Conner Sweeny (Highway Home), Charly Salvatore (underscore works) and Kevin Meads (WME)
Photo Credit: Sam Vins

Rock Photographer Mark "WEISSGUY" Weiss Presents Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne

World renowned rock photographer Mark Weiss and ROCKED Magazine proudly present "Back to the Beginning: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne," a landmark photography exhibition hosted by ART STOP celebrating the remarkable 44 year visual journey of one of rock music's greatest icons.

From one of Ozzy Osbourne's earliest solo photo sessions atop Convention Hall in Asbury Park in 1981 to his emotional final performance with Black Sabbath at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, in 2025, the exhibition tells the story of a legendary career through the lens of the photographer who documented it from beginning to end.

As Ozzy Osbourne once said:

"Mark is like a member of our family... He must have more photographs of me than any other photographer I've ever worked with... All Access Pass. He's part of the team."

Weiss' photograph of Ozzy Osbourne's final performance at "Back to the Beginning" on July 5, 2025. This is the last photograph of Ozzy on stage and also on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery as part of Ozzy’s "Working Class Hero" Exhibition. 

Featured are Weiss's iconic August 15, 1981 rooftop portrait of Ozzy at Convention Hall, transformed into a one of a kind collaboration with New Jersey artist Pork Chop, and Ozzy's final onstage performance from "Back to the Beginning" on July 5, 2025. Together these photographs anchor an exhibition of more than 50 images documenting Ozzy Osbourne's extraordinary career.

The exhibition also includes a wall inspired by the special "Back to the Beginning" edition of ROCKED Magazine, a wall dedicated to Ozzy's 1981 Convention Hall appearance, a wall featuring Black Sabbath's historic "Live Aid" reunion performance on July 13, 1985, and a special display featuring New Jersey guitar legend Zakk Wylde. The photographs celebrateWylde's early years with Ozzy Osbourne after Mark Weiss introduced the young guitarist toOzzy in 1987, marking the beginning of one of heavy metal's most enduring musical partnerships.

Throughout the two day event, Weiss will meet fans, share stories behind his photographs, and sign copies of his coffee table book "The Decade That Rocked." Copies of ROCKED Magazine will also be available. 

Event Information

Art Spot

1100 Ocean Avenue North

Asbury Park, NJ

Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24

3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The exhibition will be on display through August 17th. Throughout the run of the exhibition, Mark will make a special appearance. Please contact The Art Spot for appearance dates and additional information.

To learn more about Mark Weiss and view his gallery of fine art prints, visit www.markweiss.com.

Symphonic Metallers SEVEN SPIRES Announce Master Key Edition of 'A Fortress Called Home' Set for Release on September 4th via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, SEVEN SPIRES is proud to announce the Master Key Edition of their acclaimed recent album 'A Fortress Called Home,' set for release on September 4th via Frontiers Music Srl. To mark the occasion, the band also shares the new single "Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Orchestral Version)," alongside a visualizer, available below.

Originally released in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim, ‘A Fortress Called Home’ further cemented SEVEN SPIRES’ reputation as one of the most ambitious, creative and emotionally compelling bands in modern metal. Seamlessly blending symphonic metal, power metal, progressive influences and extreme metal elements, the album showcased the band at the peak of its artistic vision, driven by Adrienne Cowan’s extraordinary vocal performance and the group's fearless approach to songwriting.

Now available in the expansive Master Key Edition, this definitive 3 disc package offers fans the opportunity to experience the album from entirely new perspectives. Alongside the original album, the set includes a complete collection of instrumental versions, highlighting the remarkable arrangements, orchestration work and musicianship that underpin the record. The third disc further expands the listening experience with orchestral versions of selected songs as well as exclusive live recordings captured during the band's recent touring cycle.

About the Master Key Edition, the band comments:

"We invite you to explore deeper into 'A Fortress Called Home' with this Master Key Edition! Who knows what secrets you may find hidden in the instrumentals and orchestral arrangements? What memories will you behold in the gallery of live souvenirs from the last two years?”

Watch the Visualizer for

"Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Orchestral Version)" Below:

From the epic opener “Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues” to the cinematic closing moments of “The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind,” ‘A Fortress Called Home’ represents SEVEN SPIRES at their most accomplished and mature. The additional material included in the upcoming Master Key Edition reveals new dimensions of these compositions, offering a deeper look into the creative process behind one of the band's most celebrated releases. 

For longtime followers and new listeners alike, ‘A Fortress Called Home (Master Key Edition)’ stands as the ultimate document of this important chapter in the band's evolution and a testament to why SEVEN SPIRES continue to be regarded as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking names in contemporary metal.

Adrienne Cowan shares:

"This is also our first time releasing orchestral arrangements. I’m a little extra proud of that, and quite excited since it’s something we’ve always wanted to do."

Pre-Order the Master Key Edition of 'A Fortress Called Home' HERE

SEVEN SPIRES are:

Adrienne Cowan - Vocals, Orchestrations, Keyboards, Sound Design

Jack Kosto - Guitars

Peter de Reyna - Bass Guitars, Additional Vocals, Upright Bass

Drums performed by Chris Dovas

Special Guest Vocalists: 

Alessandro Conti (2, 12)

Kristin Starkey (5)

Ty Christian (5)

David Åkesson (2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12) 

Angelica Åkesson (3, 9, 12)

Drums on "Live in Tilburg" and "Live in Montréal" by Dylan Gowan

Guest Vocals on "Love's Souvenir (Live in Montréal)" by Ashleigh Semkiw

The Ocean Share New Single "Belligerence"

"Belligerence," the second single off The Ocean's upcoming 12th studio album Solaris is a heavy one: A song that makes reference to the band's older albums while imbuing it with a fresh sense of intensity. Listen below.

New vocalists Enrico Tiberi's vocals deliver a familiarity and energy that is sure to resonate with long-time fans of the band. Meanwhile, Lane Shi (Otay:Onii), who used to sing for the American band Elizabeth Colour Wheel, adds a new direction to The Ocean's sound, comprising elements and experience as a musician and performance artist who has appeared at events such as CTM, Biennale, or as part of Florentina Holzinger's polarizing opera Sancta. When Shi's and Tiberi's voices meet in the harmonized verses, it's moments of unprecedented beauty. 

"Belligerence" draws parallels between the cosmic explorations of Tarkovsky's 1972 film Solaris — the inspiration behind the band's new album — and the explorative nature of artists and current-day political leaders. One of the last lines of the lyrics of "Subatlantic," the closing track of Holocene is "prepare for departure" — invoking the idea of a group of survivors embarking on a ship to take them away from a sinking mothership earth, to build a new place to live in space.

Solaris is an album that tells a story of cosmic escapism:  journey on that ship, which is essentially a celestial rescue boat escaping from a metaphorically sinking Mother Earth. The rescue boat can be imagined as a historic naval vessel, and the lyrics and episodes of the album  make reference to the real-life explorers of the past who set out to discover (back then) unknown continents and uncharted territories: Da Gama, Magellan, Sir Frances Drake, as well as the Polar explorers Amundsen, Scott, Rasmussen etc.

The stories of these historic journeys all share similar elements: Storms, disease, wreckage, power games, personal rivalries, egos, belligerence, mutiny, AND finally the quest for truth and justice. While most explorers initially had noble motives and were driven by a limitless spirit of exploration and discovery which was stronger than the many hardships suffered along the way, their legacy is often stained with cultural imperialism, genocide and tales of dictatorial leadership.

Far from being a glorification of male, white explorers who sought to colonize unknown worlds, or a romanticization of patriarchal constructs, Solaris draws a line between these extremely driven explorers and present-day political leaders. It poses questions of the shadowy darkness of being a "great" leader, it queries the very notion of a divine calling and the cost of following such an instinctive pull. It also traces the shape of these psychological patterns into the creative world and applies the same lines of enquiry to creative forces. Can exploration be redefined to be conceived as a process of silent observation, documentation and learning, rather than bequeathing our own ideas and values on others?

The album serves as a critique of the underlying motives and psychological dispositions of an explorative mindset and a thirst for power. It is an existential questioning, a probe of reason of the general purpose of technological advance, in the specific light of the destruction of our habitat. It's a dystopian outlook into a future where Earth has become uninhabitable – not despite, but as a direct consequence of human intelligence, as the foundation of technological advance.

The band comments, "'Belligerence' is a song about the culture of arguing and about the destructive force of contained anger and belligerence as a trait of character, often transfigured as an attribute of reason and a critical mind."

THE OCEAN IS:
Robin Staps — Guitar, Cocals
In addition, the following musicians performed on this record:
Mattias Hägerstrand — Bass 
Jordi Farré — Drums + Percussion
Thorsten Quaeschning — Keys 
Enrico Tiberi — Vocals + Keys
Lane Shi — Vocals 
Emmanuel Jessua — Guitar
Marco Gennaro — Guitar 
Orestis Zafiriou – Keys
Simen Eifring — Trombone
Jiawei Zhang — Vibraphone

Walls of Jericho Announce Album "System Error: Humanity" + Share "The Ascent" Video

Metalcore would not exist in its current form without Detroit legends WALLS OF JERICHO.  With genre defining records like 1999's The Bound Feed The Gagged and 2004's All Hail The Dead captivating the underground scene and establishing the model, they went on to break through charts globally with With Devils Amongst Us All, The American Dream, and No One Can Save You From Your Self thoroughly cementing their prestige.

After years of gigging relentlessly, decimating prestigious stages at Louder Than Life, Hellfest, Tied Down, and Furnace Fest amongst others, they finally return with a new studio offering, System Error: Humanity, dropping November 13 via Napalm Records. Pummeling, confrontational, and uplifting, WALLS OF JERICHO remain steadfast to the values and sound  their legacy was built on.

Frontwoman Candace Buckingham on System Error: Humanity:
"System Error: Humanity is a raw, unapologetic, and most aggressive record to date. We set out  to capture the chaos, intensity, and raw energy of our live show rather than chase perfection. Lyrically, it's a rebellion against the modern forces that fracture identity: comparison, conformity,  distraction, and the endless pressure to perform instead of live. At its core, this album is about reclaiming your attention, owning your choices, and becoming who you were before the world told you who to be. Kill the noise. Reclaim yourself."

Alongside the album announcement, the band unleashes the menacing first single "The Ascent." Tense from its opening notes, the track hurls discordant breakdowns at the listener, leaning on dissonant chugs with glacial weight guaranteed to kick you back a reading level.

Candace continues on "The Ascent":
"'The Ascent' is a crushing blend of dissonant riffs, massive  breakdowns, and raw intensity. Lyrically, it's about confronting yourself one hard truth at a time, shedding ego, silencing the noise, and discovering that real strength isn't found at the summit, but in the discipline and honesty it takes to climb. Because growth begins where comfort ends."

Watch the Official Video for "The Ascent". 

Order Your Copy of System Error: Humanity HERE

WALLS OF JERICHO ARE:
Candace Buckingham — Vocals
Aaron Ruby — Bass
Dustin Robert — Drums
Bobby VaLeu — Guitar
Kyle Gailey — Guitar
Chris Towning — Guitar

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

Progressive Power Metal Act OSYRON Launch Kickstarter Campaign For Fifth Full-Length Album

Canada's progressive power metal act OSYRON produce a sound fueled with intensity blending cinematic soundscapes with intricate melodies and contrasting vocal styles. Powerful lyrics are at the core of the band's epic storytelling and creative prowess. 

As OSYRON prepare to embark on their next chapter, the band have launched a Kickstarter Campaign providing supporters with rewards and early glimpses from their forthcoming fifth studio album. 

Rewards include: 

• Digital Download

• CD Bundles

• Vinyl Bundles

• Handwritten Lyric Bundles

• Release Show Package - incl. ticket to the album release concert in Calgary, AB, Canada

• Deluxe Packages - including a T-shirt, hoodie, private listening party access & more

• Musicians Bundle - including tabs and isolated tracks to learn the songs

• Exclusive/limited options including vocal lessons, your name in the album credits or music video credits, first look at music videos, used drum gear from the studio, the Momentous tour backdrop, and more!

Support OSYRON On Kickstarter HERE!

[Photo Credit: Angela Ambrose]

About OSYRON:
Originally formed in 2012, the band's current lineup is comprised of vocalist Reed Alton, guitarists Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley, bassist Tyler Corbett, and drummer Cody Anstey.

Their latest album, Momentous (2022), reached new heights gaining international praise, including the single release "The Deafening", featuring Stu Block (ICED EARTH, ANNIHILATOR, INTO ETERNITY) and Percival Schuttenbach (The Witcher 3 OST). Achieving multiple features on Spotify's All New Metal playlist Momentous has over 174,000 streams on Spotify alone to date. In the following year, OSYRON was nominated for the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards "Metal Band of the Year".

Beyond the streams, OSYRON has shared the stage with renowned groups such as NIGHTWISH, INSOMNIUM, EVERGREY, DARK TRANQUILLITY, KAMELOT, DRAGONFORCE, AMORPHIS, KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, HYPOCRISY, and many more at their performance on 70,000 Tons of Metal.

OSYRON's metal version of "O Canada" was licensed for a Destination Canada ski video that was shown before all screenings of Warren Miller's 2021 movie Winter Starts Now, and the band received the prestigious FACTOR Canada "Juried Sound Recording" grant in 2021.

In summer 2023, OSYRON played their first European festival at Rock Castle in Czechia alongside HAMMERFALL, AMARANTHE, U.D.O., ALESTORM, BEAST IN BLACK, DORO, and more. The quintet brought their world-class sound on the road that same year touring North America over 16 dates supporting SEVEN KINGDOMS.

OSYRON returned to Europe in the summer of 2024 on a 6-date tour bookended by festivals where they shared the stage with JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, AVANTASIA, and ACCEPT at Masters of Rock in Czechia.

OSYRON is deep in the process of finalizing their forthcoming full length studio album, intended for release in late 2026.

OSYRON Is:
Reed Alton (Vocals)
Krzysztof Stalmach (Guitar)
Bobby Harley (Guitar)
Tyler Corbett (Bass)
Cody Anstey (Drums)


Connect With OSYRON:
Official Website: https://www.osyron.com
Bandcamp: https://osyron.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osyron
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osyronband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/osyron
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bBK2zUbVtvkvbtVBjchFB
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/osyron/656776171

Shock Rock Legends GWAR Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Beyond Hell’ with Fully Remastered Deluxe Edition on September 25th via Pit Records

Two decades after dragging listeners into the depths of the underworld, GWAR are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 opus ‘Beyond Hell’ with a newly remastered deluxe edition, available for the first time ever on vinyl. The album is set for release on September 25th via the band's own Pit Records.

Remastered by Paul Logus (Anthrax, Killswitch Engage), the anniversary edition breathes new life into one of the band's most ambitious and theatrical releases. Alongside the remastered album, the release also includes a previously unreleased outro track recorded during the original ‘Beyond Hell’ sessions that was left off the original release.

Marking the announcement, the band also shares the remastered version of "Eighth Lock,"alongside it's long-lost music video, available below.

Check Out the Official Video for "Eighth Lock" (Remastered) Below:

Originally released in 2006, 'Beyond Hell' marked a defining moment in GWAR's legendary career. Produced by Devin Townsend, the album brought together two of metal's most unique creative forces, with Townsend helping shape one of the band's most ambitious and beloved releases.

"I had been a GWAR fan since I was a kid. I loved the freedom, the metal, the spectacle, and the passion that went into it all," recalls Townsend. "I met Brockie on a tour we did together and, after cornering him in an elevator basically telling him I'd work for free, I found myself co-producing 'Beyond Hell.' Dave and Corey came to Vancouver to stay with me, and we recorded at Profile Studios. The drums and basic tracks were done at Slave Pit in Richmond, Virginia, and the whole process took about three months."

He continues, "GWAR were, and are, an amazing combination of artistic freedom, absurdity, and hard work bundled up with metal and performance. Loved them then, love them now."

Chronicling the band's descent into Hell to rescue their long-lost comrade Flattus Maximus,'Beyond Hell' remains one of GWAR's defining releases, featuring fan favorites including "Back in Crack," "Womb With a View," "Tormentor," and "The Ultimate Bohab."

Twenty years later, 'Beyond Hell' is ready to rise once again, louder, heavier, and more gloriously blasphemous than ever before.

Pre-Order the 'Beyond Hell' 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition HERE

The first ever vinyl pressing of 'Beyond Hell' arrives on 180-gram vinyl housed in an elaborate tri-fold jacket that unfolds into an inverted cross. The CD edition also receives the deluxe treatment, featuring a fold-out poster.

The standard Gold vinyl edition will be limited to 2,000 copies. Fans looking for something even more exclusive can pick up the "Blood Moon" vinyl variant, limited to just 300 copies, exclusively at GWAR.net, while Metal Injection will offer an exclusive "Blood Smear" vinyl variant, limited to only 200 copies.

GWAR hits the road again starting in August with a slate of festival appearances, including Endless Fires Fest, Louder Than Life, and Riot Fest, followed by a brief headline run with support from Weedeater and BRAT. The Scumdogs will then embark on the "Gor Gor Must Die!" Tour featuring direct support from Midnight, with Mac Sabbath opening every night and X-COPS and Atomic Rule joining on select dates. A full list of tour dates is available below.

GWAR Live:

08/15: Syracuse, NY @ Endless Fires Fest ^

09/17: Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life ^

09/18: Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest ^

09/19: Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre *

09/20: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection *

09/22: Memphis, TN @ Satellite Music Hall *

09/23: Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live *

^ Festival Appearance

* Supported by Weedeater and BRAT

The "Gor Gor Must Die!" Tour

10/27: Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater *

10/28: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven) *

10/29: Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE *

10/30-11/03: Miami, FL @ The Headbangers Boat

11/04: Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution *

11/05: Orlando, FL @ The Beacham *

11/06: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues *

11/07: Winston-Salem, NC @ The Ramkat *

11/08: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl *

11/09: Little Rock, AR @ The Hall *

11/10: Dallas, TX @ AM/FM *

11/12: Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre +

11/13: Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at The Complex +

11/14: Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl +

11/15: Reno, NV @ Cargo Concert Hall +

11/17: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee +

11/18: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues +

11/19: Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre +

11/20: Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre +

11/21: Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom +

11/23: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo +

11/24: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory +

11/25: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre +

11/27: Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall +

11/28: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall +

11/30: Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre +

12/02: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre +

12/03: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave *

12/04: Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom *

12/05: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues *

12/06: McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre *

12/08: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *

12/09: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium *

12/10: New York, NY @ The Palladium Times Square *

12/11: Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia *

12/12: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa *

* X-COPS Open

+ Atomic Rule Opens

Bay Area Thrash Legends HEATHEN Celebrate Iron Maiden's 50th Anniversary With Incendiary Cover of "The Prisoner"

Quickly following their triumphant returning single "Never A God" earlier this year, Bay Area thrash legends HEATHEN break back out with another offering.

In celebration of the mighty Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary, HEATHEN have taken a stab at the Number of The Beast classic, "The Prisoner." Pulling samples from the TV show of the same name, enlisting artist Dan Goldsworthy (known for his work with Accept, Inhuman Condition, and Haken) to Eddie-ify the goblin from "Goblin's Blade"—a callback to their HEATHEN's 1987 record Breaking The Silence—and reworking their logo to look like Maiden's, HEATHEN pull out all the stops to ensure this was more than just homage. Mixed and mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z (known for his work with 3 Inches of Blood, Municipal Waste, and Shadows Fall, amongst others), the lively track showcases HEATHEN's studied reverence of the subject material, unleashing metal greatness with a modern edge and seasoned orchestration. 

About the track guitarist Kragen Lum says:
"What can we say about the legendary Iron Maiden that hasn't already been said? They've given us 50 years of energetic, melodic metal that's inspired Heathen and legions of other bands in the genre. 'The Prisoner' was an easy choice for us to cover, with its heavy intro, uptempo verses, catchy chorus, and classic instrumental section. We added a few touches to 'Heathenize' the song while staying true to what made it so great when it was first released in 1982. Enjoy this recording as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of heavy metal's greatest bands. Up the Irons!"

This cover comes right in time for the band's extensive North American tour encompassing two legs. The first opening for fellow thrash greats Metal Church, followed by a string of headlining dates over Louisiana horror thrashers Void. Kicking off July 17 in Derry, NH the tour supporting Metal Church will hit a series of major cities including Montreal, QC, Pittsburgh, PA, and Rochester, NY before its conclusion July 26 in Leesburg, VA. Not missing a beat, HEATHEN picks up Void for their headline run kicking off the next day in Raleigh, NC on July 27. The headline run will hit a slew of intimate venues in major cities including Atlanta, GA, Philadelphia, PA, Milwaukee, WI, and Detroit, MI before wrapping up on August 9 in Toronto, ON.

About the tour the band says:
"We're stoked to join the legendary Metal Church on this short tour of the Northeastern U.S. and Canada. We'll be bringing our A-game for these shows before heading out on a run of headlining dates across the Midwest, Northeast, and Canada with the killer Void as direct support. We've put together a set packed with classics, fan favorites, and a few surprises that you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets, and we'll see you in the pit!"

Tickets are on sale now, see below for a complete list of dates.

HEATHEN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2026
SUPPORTING METAL CHURCH:
7/17 — Derry, NH — Tupelo Music Hall
7/18 — Montreal, QC — Foufounes Électriques
7/19 — Quebec City, QC — La Source de la Martinière
7/21 — Ottawa, ON — Overflow
7/22 — Newton, NJ — The Newton Theater
7/23 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Crafthouse
7/24 — Rochester, NY — Montage Music Hall
7/25 — Reading, PA — Reverb
7/26 — Leesburg, VA — Tally Ho Theater

HEADLINE DATES
SUPPORT FROM VOID:
7/27 — Raleigh, NC — Chapel of Bones
7/28 — Atlanta, GA — The EARL
7/31 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
8/01 — Philadelphia, PA — Nikki Lopez^
8/02 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
8/04 — Milwaukee, WI — X-Ray Arcade
8/05 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle
8/06 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
8/07 — Kitchener, ON — Maxwell's*
8/09 — Toronto, ON — The Cave*

* = No Void
^ = Matinee Show

HEATHEN ARE
David R. White – Vocals
Kragen Lum – Guitars
Kyle Edissi – Guitars
Jason Mirza – Bass
Blake Anderson – Drums

JAH WOBBLE & TIAN QIYI recast 'Strawberry Fields Forever', heralding 'Mystic Liverpool' album

Legendary bassist and producer Jah Wobble and Liverpool-based duo Tian Qiyipresent 'Strawberry Fields Forever', ushering in their new album 'Mystic Liverpool: The Beatles' Psychedelic Psongbook', out August 14th via Cherry Red Records and Wobble's label 30 Hertz. Previewed by the lead track 'Tomorrow Never Knows', this is a deeply personal reimagining of The Beatles’ psychedelic period, these songs are framed within a soundscape of Chinese, Mongolian and dub traditions.

These songs may have been penned by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but Jah Wobble (aka John Wardle) and his sons John T Wardle and Charlie Wardle (aka Tian Qiyi) have made these songs uniquely their own. 'Mystic Liverpool' draws on Wobble’s signature dub bass, John T’s drums, Chinese percussion and yangqin, and Charlie’s erhu and vocals, while 'Strawberry Fields Forever' sees Charlie play morin khuur with the boys' mother Zi Lan Liao — a Royal Academy of Music–trained harpist and the most recognized gu-zheng performer worldwide — joining on gu-zheng.

Jah Wobble is a founding member of Public Image Ltd (PiL) and formed Invaders of the Heart in 1982. In his 50-year career, he has achieved chart success, a Mercury Music Prize nomination and a rich discography. He has collaborated with Can's Holger Czukay, Jaki Liebezeit, U2's The Edge and producer François Kevorkian, in addition to Sinéad O’Connor, Massive Attack, Ginger Baker, Björk, Brian Eno, Pharoah Sanders and, most recently, Horace Andy on his 'Timeless Roots' album, Ken Boothe on his 'Old Fashioned Ways' album, and Jon Klein on the 'Automated Paradise' album.

Tian Qiyi takes their name from John T Wardle and Charlie Wardle's Chinese middle names, Tian Qi and Tian Yi. Meshing British, Chinese, Mongolian and dub traditions, their music bridges cultures to forge a sound that also weaves in post-punk and experimental production, their sound imbued with magnetic tension between ancient tradition and dub futurism, East and West, land and spirit.

"This is the one that started everything for me — the song that opened my psyche as a small boy in the East End. So it was always going to be the centrepiece of this record. It’s a family track in every sense with Charlie on erhu, morin khuur and vocals, John T on drums and yangqin, and Zi Lan on guzheng," says Jah Wobble.  

"The dub sensibility runs right through it — there’s a lot of space in the mix, a lot of trust in the listener. I don’t think we’ve tried to compete with the original. What we’ve done, I hope, is honour the mystery of it — let it breathe in a slightly different room, with different instruments, and see what happens. It still feels like more than music to me."

JAH WOBBLE TOUR DATES
AUG 14–16 - Suffield, UK @ The Suffield Arms (Suffield Summer ¡Fiesta! 2026)
OCT 3 - Stourbridge, UK @ Katie Fitzgerald's
OCT 16 - Todmorden, UK @ Unitarian Church
OCT 21 - Frome, UK @ The Tunnels
OCT 22 - Bristol, UK @ The Fleece
OCT 23 - Reading, UK @ The Face Bar
NOV 7 - London, UK @ Bush Hall
NOV 25 - Hasselt, Belgium @ Club AFF
NOV 26 - Bruges, Belgium @ Cactus
NOV 27 - Oudenaarde, Belgium @ Harmonie


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Alice Cooper Announces Fall 2206 Leg of "Alice's Attic" Tour

Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame and music icon ALICE COOPER has been bringing his thrilling theatrics to audiences of all ages for decades, drawing equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock. He will return to stages this October and November on the Fall 2026 leg of his headline "Alice's Attic" tour. 

The Fall leg kicks off on October 27 in Clearwater, Florida and runs through November 21 in Reno, Nevada. All dates are below, including the September 22 date. Get tickets here.

The new production was introduced last fall during Cooper's co-headline trek with Judas Priest and will now be witnessed by fans in a swath of new cities!


Alice Cooper's most recent album, last year's reunion with the original band,T he Revenge of Alice Cooper, is available via earMUSIC.

ALICE COOPER ON TOUR:
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
9/19 — West Springfield, MA — The Big E Fair*
9/20 — Ottawa, ON — CityFolk Festival* 
9/22 — Niagara Falls, ON — OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
10/27 — Clearwater, FL — Ruth Eckerd Hall
10/30 — Richmond, VA — Altria Theater
10/31 — Atlantic City, NJ — Tropicana Casino & Resort
11/1 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Bethlehem
11/4 — Hershey, PA — Hershey Theatre
11/6 — Windsor, ON — Caesars Windsor – The Colosseum
11/7 — Kalamazoo, MI — Wings Event Center
11/8 — Waukegan, IL — Genesee Theatre
11/10 — St. Louis, MO — Stifel Theatre
11/11 — Park City, KS — Hartman Arena
11/14 — Indio, CA — Fantasy Springs Casino
11/15 — Prescott Valley, AZ — Findlay Toyota Center
11/17 — San Diego, CA — Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
11/18 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
11/20 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel + Casino
11/21 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort + Casino

Eric Church Band's 'Music Row for MusiCares' Returns to Chief's on August 9

A special evening of songs and stories returns to Broadway this summer with Music Row for MusiCares presented by the Eric Church Band and Corient set to take place at Chief’s on Broadway on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Eric Church Band members Jeff Hyde and Driver Williams will be joined by acclaimed songwriters Casey Beathard, Luke Dick, Jonathan Singleton and Dan Isbell for a powerful evening of music, storytelling and giving back.

Ticket proceeds will benefit MusiCares, a nonprofit that provides vital health and human services to members of the music community. Since 2012, the Eric Church Band has helped raise more than $3.5 million through its annual ECB Golf Tournament and Auction. Music Row for MusiCares is a continuation of that mission, extending the band’s legacy of philanthropy and deep connection to the songwriting community.

Members of The Church Choir, Church’s passionate fanbase, have early access to tickets now, with the public onsale beginning today, June 13 at 12 p.m. CT. Ticket prices start at $30. There will also be a limited number of pre-show VIP Meet & Greet Experience ticket upgrades available. Please visit the event page HERE to purchase tickets and for more information.

About MusiCares
MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.

About Corient
Corient is the world’s largest multi-family office and non-bank wealth manager focused on serving ultra-high- and high-net-worth clients. As the industry’s only global professional services partnership, we combine the personal service and objectivity of a boutique with the scale and resources of a global institution. Our partnership model fosters collaboration over competition, bringing together the collective expertise of Corient to each relationship to deliver a transparent, client-first experience. As a fully integrated global firm, we deliver comprehensive solutions across investment management, wealth strategy and family office services to help clients simplify their lives, manage their wealth and establish lasting legacies. For more information, visit corient.com. 

About Chief’s
Chief’s is a six-story bar and live music venue celebrating the ever-expanding musical legacy of Eric Church. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Chief’s features a ticketed music venue, inspirational interiors, and a distinct focus on original live performances—offering fans an unmatched entertainment experience in Music City. The venue includes a broadcast studio, home to Church’s Outsiders Radio on SiriusXM, with capabilities to host programming from a range of media partners. Culinary offerings are in collaboration with James Beard Award–winning pitmaster Rodney Scott, available throughout the space. On the fifth floor, Redemption Bar, a new concept developed with award-winning artist Ashley McBryde, is dedicated to spotlighting original music and emerging talent. Chief’s is located at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Broadway.

MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY ROCKER BRANTLEY GILBERT EXTENDS HEADLINING REAL AMERICAN TOUR

As he readies the release of his eighth studio album SINS OF THE FATHER for Friday, July 24, multi-Platinum trailblazer Brantley Gilbert announces additional tour stops, extending his headlining Real American Tour through November 2026. With direct support from John Morgan, along with Jay Webb and Atlus on select dates, the newly announced dates include stops in Boston, Mass., Savannah, Ga., Cincinnati, Ohio, Biloxi, Miss. and more.

General on sale begins this Friday, July 17 at 10am local time at BrantleyGilbert.com. Fan club members in the Gold & Silver tiers can begin purchasing tickets tomorrow, July 14 at 10am local time and Bronze can begin purchasing tickets Wednesday, July 15 at 10am local time. Pre-sales will run through Thursday, July 16 at 10pm local time.

On Father’s Day, Gilbert released two new tracks from his forthcoming album: title track “SINS OF THE FATHER” and “GOOD OL’ BOYS,” which followed lead single “GOOD DAMN,” currently climbing the charts at Country radio, and the deeply personal “F****D ME UP,” with MusicRow praising, “his gripping, broken vocal on this ballad grabs ahold and doesn’t let go…it’s a powerful thing.” 

No stranger to pushing country’s evolutionary curve, SINS OF THE FATHER goes beyond sonic innovation, to confront the ugly truth. Fusing heartfelt country values with explosive energy and barbed-wire R&B swagger, he describes the project as a deeply personal playlist, once again ready to meet fans where they are.
 
“As long as there’s a box in country music, I know where I belong,” the Georgia-born hitmaker says. “And that’s right on the outside of it. All of my albums are a chapter of my life and this one’s no different. I don’t have skeletons in the closet – my shit’s out in the open. So if there’s any piece of my story that could help somebody, I’m cheating them if I keep it to myself.”
 
Co-produced with rock-schooled collaborator Brock Berryhill (Twenty One Pilots, Kane Brown), SINS OF THE FATHER marks some of the hardest-hitting work of Gilbert’s career, yet the diesel-fueled two-lane trap he helped pioneer is never far away. Bottomless distortion and pounding drums join melodic, gravel-road grooves, while the bare bones of country soul turn painful realities into three-chords-and-the-truth.
 
He also launched Real American Beer Zero after becoming an investor and equity partner of Real American Beer (RAB). RAB Zero is the company’s first non-alcoholic beer with $1 per case sold of RAB Zero going to the USO in addition to ongoing donations tied directly to sales, supporting active-duty service members and their families.

Brantley Gilbert’s The Real American Tour
Newly announced dates in italics

July 18 Harley-Davidson of Greenville || Greenville, SC
July 28 York State Fair 2026 || York, PA
July 29 Troy Fair 2026 || Troy, PA
July 30 ParkStage || Freehold, NJ
Aug. 7 Washington Town & Country Fair 2026 || Washington, MO
Aug. 8 Rock the Country 2026 || Hastings, MI
Aug. 13 The Fruit Yard Amphitheater || Modesto, CA
Aug. 14 Sunset Station Hotel & Casino || Henderson, NV
Aug. 15 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino || Indio, CA
Aug. 16 Tahoe Blue Event Center || Stateline, NV
Aug. 20 Britt Pavilion || Jacksonville, OR
Aug. 21 Northwest Washington Fair || Lynden, WA
Aug. 22 Emerald Queen Casino || Tacoma, WA
Aug. 24 Western Idaho Fair 2026 || Boise, ID
Aug. 25 Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo || Kennewick, WA
Aug. 28 Concert in the Corn 2026 || Mason, WI
Aug. 29 Country in the Burg 2026 || Cedarburg, WI
Sept. 4 Rio Rancho Events Center || Rio Rancho, NM
Sept. 5 Ford Amphitheater || Colorado Springs, CO
Sept. 6 Blue FCU Arena || Loveland, CO
Sept. 11 Sandwich Fair 2026 || Sandwich, IL
Sept. 12 Tri-State Rodeo 2026 || Fort Madison, IA
Sept. 24 Leader Bank Pavilion || Boston, MA
Sept. 25 Mohegan Sun Arena || Uncasville, CT
Sept. 26 TurningStone Resort Casino || Verona, NY
Oct. 1 Rose Music Center at The Heights || Huber Heights, OH
Oct. 2 BMO Center || Rockford, IL
Oct. 3 Baker-Spain Stampede Chuckwagon Races || Greenfield, MO
Oct. 8 VyStar Pavilion || Savannah, GA
Oct. 9 Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre || Roanoke Rapids, NC
Oct. 10 City of Buford Fall Concert – Buford Community Center || Buford, GA
Oct. 15 Covelli Centre || Youngstown, OH
Oct. 16 PNC Pavilion || Cincinnati, OH
Oct. 17 Huntington Center || Toledo, OH
Nov. 5 Atrium Health Amphitheater || Macon, GA
Nov. 6 Mississippi Coast Coliseum || Biloxi, MS
Nov. 7 Crossroads Arena || Corinth, MS

Teen Mortgage Release KEXP Live Session

With a blistering, no-frills assault, Washington, DC 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. Their 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 below:

For those hooked by TEEN MORTGAGE's live performance, the band comes stacked with a round of new tour dates, 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.

Ready to take their debut Roadrunner Records LP, Devil Ultrasonic Dream, on the road again, in addition to crowd favorites like the newly released single, “Burn”, fans will also be treated to a brand new track, "Democracy Manifest," premiering worldwide August 7 and on stage at Portugal’s SonicBlast Festival.

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

DEATĦ B¥ LØVE unleashes 2-track single 'In Unity (WIELORYB Remix & Tribute)'

Trans-Atlantic dark-electronic duo DEATĦ B¥ LØVE presents their new single "In Unity (WIELORYB Remix and Tribute)", which is dedicated to Wieloryb a.k.a. Paweł Kmiecik, a groundbreaking music and video artist, known for his aggressive brand of industrial music and post-apocalyptic videos and who also, tragically, passed away just a month ago.

This two-track offering consists of "In Unity (WIELORYB Power Noise Remix)" and "In Unity (WIELORYB vs. PSYCHOTRIBE Tribute Remix)", for which the accompanying video was created by Wieloryb. This single arrives soon after the release of DEATĦ B¥ LØVE's debut album "444", released via Distortion Productions.

A talented artist, Wieloryb was the dark pulse of Poland's industrial music scene, emerging in Gdańsk in 1994 during an era of concrete, rust, and cold electronics. From his first recordings, Wieloryb struck without compromise. Electro industrial, EBM, and techno merged with noise, metallic rhythms, and haunting ambient soundscapes. The debut cassette "I" earned a Fryderyk Award nomination and opened a new chapter in Polish electronic music that was brutal, uncompromising, and devoid of light.

For decades, Wieloryb's music has existed where aggression meets trance, and destruction gives way to contemplation. It is more than sound. It is a complete mechanical ritual, where raw electronics intertwine seamlessly with Paweł's experimental visual art and video work, creating a singular aesthetic language of industrial melancholy.

“We dedicate this release to Wieloryb, Paweł Kmiecik, an extraordinary artist, producer, and video creator, whose vision left a lasting mark on the industrial scene. “In Unity” was the final remix he completed before his sudden and unexpected passing,” says Pete Guellard.

“His post-apocalyptic industrial landscapes sent chills down our spines, while his relentless rhythms and crushing soundscapes raised our pulse and demanded movement. His work was raw, uncompromising, and unforgettable. Thank you for everything Paweł. Your legacy lives on through the art you left behind. All profits from this release will go directly to support Paweł's family.”

Made up of Pittsburgh music producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Guellard and singer-songwriter Ing a Habiba, who is based in Łódź, Poland, their music is framed as an intentional collision between Western gothic-industrial foundations with Middle Eastern scales and atmospheric trip-hop textures. Their debut album "444" explores cycles of trauma and healing across cultures and our hyper-connected yet physically isolated world. These 11 tracks address such themes as mysticism, identity, spiritual tension and emotional rebirth, plunging listeners into shadow and transcendence.

For decades, Peter Guellard has been active in both the US and Polish underground music scenes, including with The Electric Hellfire Club, Closterkeller and Poland's pioneering darkwave-goth bands Blitzkrieg.As for Inga Habiba, her distinctive, spiritually-charged voice has been shaped by a multicultural heritage and through fronting gothic and new-wave acts.

As of July 14, the remixes are available on Bandcamp, where the '444' album is also available on CD and digitally. The album is also on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

CREDITS
'In Unity' originally written by Inga Habiba & Peter Guellard
Music for remix by WIELORYB (Paweł Kmiecik)
Edited by PSYCHOTRIBE (Peter Guellard)
Vocals by Inga Habiba
Mastered by Peter Guellard
Released by Distortion Productions
Video by WIELORYB (Paweł Kmiecik)
Cover art designed by Grindhouse Alternative Art Studio
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Omen//Skye Release New Single + Video "Further" via Arson Theory

Maryland-based metalcore outfit Omen//Skye have released their powerful new single and music video, “Further” available now via Arson Theory.

Blending cinematic atmosphere, crushing riffs, and emotionally charged melodic hooks, Omen//Skye continue to establish themselves as one of the Mid-Atlantic's most promising heavy acts. Built on the foundation of explosive live performances, the band seamlessly merges the intensity of classic metalcore with the innovation of the genre's modern wave, forging a sound that is both familiar and unmistakably their own.

Their latest release, "Further," dives deep into conceptual storytelling, delivering a chilling narrative wrapped in towering guitars, relentless rhythms, and dynamic vocal performances.

"'Further' serves as an esoteric warning to anybody searching for knowledge of things they couldn't possibly comprehend as a human. It's a conceptual track that speaks from the perspective of an ancient demonic presence that offers an occultist the knowledge he seeks regarding the secrets of the universe, with a cryptic warning that runs parallel to the being's beckoning," shares Josh Grzywacz (Guitar/Vocals), writer of "Further".

The single is accompanied by an equally immersive live performance music video that captures the song's uncompromising heaviness.

The band sums up the single with one simple invitation:

"Go Further with me..."

OMEN/Skye:

Nick Troisi - Lead Vocals

Joshua Grzywacz - Vocals / Rhythm Guitar

Dillon Thatcher - Drums

Dominic Buie - Bass

Brian Baugus - Lead Guitar

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

7/11 - Beef & Beer & Beatdowns Festival @ Peabody Heights Brewing in Baltimore, MD

8/2 - Supporting Fight From Within and Yung Mosh @ Morsberger's Tavern in Catonsville, MD

9/13 - Supporting ENOX @ Metro Gallery in Baltimore, MD

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Unverkalt Release New Video for Grief-Stricken “Ænæ Lithi”

After drawing closer and closer to the edge with each album over the past decade, Unverkalt are receiving high praise for the post-metal band’s heavy and heartfelt new offering.

As they bring Héréditaire to the world stage, today, Unverkalt are releasing a video for the album’s most gut-wrenching song. Dedicated in memory to the victims of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, “Ænæ Lithi” turns a historical tragedy into an aching monument for grief.  

“It is a great honor for me to create and share this video”, Unverkalt guitarist Themis Ioannou says. “The story behind our song ‘Ænæ Lithi’ is deeply personal to me, as it is part of my own family’s history. I dedicate it to my beloved grandmother and my father, who are no longer with us. This video is for them, and for the millions of people who lost their lives or were forced to abandon their ancestral homes during and after the Asia Minor Catastrophe of 1922”.  

Watch the video for “Ænæ Lithi” below.

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Before they emerged as blackened beacons for post-metal, Unverkalt rose through the Greek underground. In lifting the veil from our cursed existence, Héréditaire bares the weight of a traumatic moment in their home country’s history. “Ænæ Lithi”, which in English roughly translates to “Eternal Oblivion”, mourns the years between 1914 and 1923, when Greek communities across Pontus, Ionia and Eastern Thrace were subjected to persecution, forced deportations, death marches and mass killings during the final years of the Ottoman Empire.

“The memory of those who suffered from the Asia Minor Catastrophe continue to be honored by their descendants and communities around the world”,  Ioannou says. “The music video for ‘Ænæ Lithi’, which uses historical photographs from this tragic event, is dedicated to preserving their memory and to the generations forever marked in its aftermath”.  

Amidst its smoky and simmering modern-day atmosphere, “Ænæ Lithi” stirs with sounds from a past that refuses to stay buried. Creeping dissonance and a slow pounding of toms intertwine with clarinet and qanun, hand drums, strings and lyrics in Greek.  “We are the source”, Unverkalt vocalist Dimitra Kalavrezou chants with her mesmerizing cleans. As the band rise with overwhelming force, “Ænæ Lithi” comes crashing down with the weight of what was lost and all the pain that remains.

Catch Unverkalt live throughout 2026.

Unverkalt 2026 Show Dates

October 24 - Berlin, Germany @ Neue Zukunft

November 11 - Schwedt, Germany @ Exit

December 11 - Leipzig, Germany @ Heavy Crisis Festival  

The video for “Ænæ Lithi” was directed and edited by  Themis Ioannou at RAWBITE Studio

Additional video credits

Produced by Unverkalt

Cinematography - Themis Ioannou

2nd Assistant Camera - Eli Mavrychev

Lighting - Die Klinke

Location - Noir Surge Studios

Costume Design / Styling - Pieces by Sister Jane

Jewellery Design - Pieces by Eumorphia

On Héréditaire, Unverkalt lift the veil on our cursed existence with their heaviest and most heartfelt offering.

Recording Lineup:
Dimitra Kalavrezou — Vocals
Themis Ioannou — Guitars, Keys
Eli Mavrychev — Guitars, Vocals
Joscha Hoyer — Bass
Christian Eggers — Drums

Guest Musicians:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals on "I, The Deceit"

Songwriting Credits:
Comped by Themis Ioannou.
Lyrics by Dimitra Kalavrezou & Eli Mavrychev.
Lyrics for "I, The Deceit" by Dimitra Kalavrezou & Joscha Hoyer.

Recording Credits:
Recorded & Engineered by Unverkalt.
Drums Recorded & Engineered by Christian Eggers at Noir Surge Sound, Berlin, Germany.

Production Credits:
Produced by Themis Ioannou.
Vocals produced by Dimitra Kalavrezou & Eli Mavrychev.
Mixed by Joshua Barber.
Mastered by Lasse Lammert at LSD Studios, Lübeck, Germany.

Cover Art:
Themis Ioannou

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Chilean Guitarist And Composer BAXTY Faces Reality In The New Single "Threshold" Ft. Pierre Danel (NOVELISTS)

BAXTY presents "Threshold", the first in a tripart collection of compositions that entwines emotional storytelling through technical progressive music. This trilogy of singles explore the psychological states of a painful realization of truth, the subsequent internal destruction, and the journey to acceptance and rebuilding one's identity. The single also features Pierre Danel (NOVELISTS), bringing his signature modern progressive guitar approach to the composition and adding another layer to BAXTY’s cinematic and technical vision.

On "Threshold", BAXTY shares: 

"'Threshold' represents the culminating point of a deep disappointment — the moment when you finally realize there is no turning back. It’s the instant when illusions begin to collapse and the truth becomes impossible to ignore. The song explores the emotional weight of standing at that edge, where the only option left is to accept reality and take the step toward confronting it."

Commanding intensity strikes from the moment "Threshold" begins. A fast and powerful display of intricate guitar leads traverses above a contrasting heavy rhythmic pattern. The progressive arrangement evokes a sense of unease while the track's inescapable momentum races forwards. "Threshold" presents a stylistic shift in the following section as the pace is restrained and the instrumental arrangement widens providing space to breathe. 

Dynamic orchestration, delicate piano melodies and warm synths aptly convey the emotion and conceptual narrative across "Threshold". The multi-textural sound contributes to BAXTY's detailed sonic world building. 

About BAXTY:

Based out of Santiago, Chile, the solo project BAXTY emerged in 2022 driven by Bastian "Baxty" Martinez's need to find his own voice while seeking to connect the melodic and the aggressive. BAXTY draws heavily from cinematic sound design and immersive musical experiences, alongside an exploration of self-expression, artistic freedom and emotional storytelling. 

Blending intricate and progressive technical guitars with impressive soundscapes and emotive narratives, BAXTY takes inspiration from across a wealth of heavy music genres and styles into his distinctive compositions. Influences in BAXTY's sound derive from an array of bands notably, DREAM THEATER, THE CONTORTIONIST, ALICE IN CHAINS, PANTERA and PINK FLOYD. 

In 2024, BAXTY independently released the debut EP Event Horizon and collaborated with Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER) performing guitar solos on "Into the Lair" and "Embers" from his album Permission to Fly. In the same year, BAXTY took to the stage opening for BABYMETAL in Chile during their Knotfest sideshow and opened two nights for DREAM THEATER at Movistar Arena, the largest indoor venue in Chile. In 2025, BAXTY performed at Guitar Universe Camp on invite from John Petrucci, and BAXTY launched The Baxty Signature Guitar model with Kiesel Guitars.


BAXTY Is:

Baxty — Guitar / Composition
Jaime Pape — Bass
Martin Alvares — Drums


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Livesay Enters a Bold New Era with RISEN: Progressive Metal Veterans Return Stronger, Heavier, and More Inspired Than Ever

Progressive metal has always been about evolution, pushing boundaries, and refusing to stand still. With the release of their new album, RISEN, LIVESAY embraces that philosophy with their most inspired and dynamic work to date.

More than just a new collection of songs, RISEN represents renewal, growth, and the next evolution of a band that has spent years crafting music built on exceptional musicianship, memorable melodies, and fearless songwriting.

With two videos off this NEW EP surpassing over 1 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube LIVESAY has the momentum for

this release.

Drawing inspiration from the virtuosity of Yngwie Malmsteen, the timeless power of Deep Purple, the progressive brilliance of DGM, the arena ready melodies of Europe, and the technical mastery of early Dream Theater, RISEN delivers a listening experience that is both technically impressive and emotionally engaging.

The album effortlessly moves between soaring vocal harmonies, infectious melodic hooks, intricate musicianship, and dark, mystical passages that showcase the band's unmistakable progressive identity. Whether listeners crave memorable choruses, jaw-dropping instrumental performances, or immersive songwriting, RISEN offers something that resonates across the entire spectrum of rock and metal fans.

For LIVESAY, this album signifies much more than a musical milestone, it marks the beginning of an exciting new era.

"Our latest record RISEN marks a new chapter in the band's history. We continue on our journey creating new progressive metal for our fans. With our exciting new lineup we look forward to all of you hearing what we have created."

That renewed energy is evident throughout every track. The chemistry of the band's revitalized lineup fuels performances filled with confidence, passion, and precision, while the songwriting reflects a group eager to explore new creative heights without losing sight of what has made LIVESAY a respected name in progressive metal.

Rather than chasing trends, RISEN stands as a celebration of musicianship and authenticity. Every song is carefully crafted to balance technical sophistication with emotional impact, proving that progressive metal can be both intellectually engaging and immediately memorable.

The result is an album that feels ambitious without becoming inaccessible one that invites repeated listens while continually revealing new layers, textures, and moments

of brilliance.

With RISEN, LIVESAY doesn't simply continue its story

they elevate it.

For longtime fans, the album is a rewarding evolution of the band's signature sound. For new listeners, it serves as the perfect introduction to a band operating at the height of its creative powers.

The next chapter has arrived.

REACH NYC Share "Fake Friends" Video

REACH NYC have dropped the video for their new, tongue-in-cheek song "FAKE FRIENDS," a buoyant, summertime  anthem with punk rock energy and communal singalongs!

Watch it below.

You can dedicate this song to the people in your life that are never there for you when the shit hits the fan.
 

"It's for all the 'fake friends' and followers on social media that you'll never meet," says singer Rene Mata. "It's also about two actual people that were in my life. One of them, I thought was my friend since high school and he was in my first band. The other was someone I think was only friends with me to get backstage at shows and do blow in the bathroom!"

The song was produced by Cass Dillon (GreyDaze, Goo Dolls Morgan Saint) and mixed by Jay Baumgardner (Papa Roach Bush, Evanescence).

REACH NYC are gearing up for the release of the new album Ride or Die, out in late 2026.

Additional features on the album include Kiiara, Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Joey Santiago of The Pixies, Jeff Gütt of Stone Temple Pilots, Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze, Des Rocs, Stevie Dacany of Buckcherry and Grace Mata.

Reach NYC is a pummeling alt-rock Hard rock outfit born out of the legendary New York City post hardcore scene. Formed in Queens and Long Island in 1996, the band was active in the New York scene, frequently rocking infamous haunts like CBGBs and The Roseland Ballroom, opening for heavy hitting bands such as Papa Roach, System of a Down, Cypress Hill, Helmet, P.O.D., Good Charlotte,The Used, Shinedown, Quicksand, Helmet, Evanescence, and more. They've also performed at festivals such as Vans Warped Tour,  Welcome to Rockville, Louder then Life, and Aftershock.