SEVERED ANGEL has Returned with Their Fourth Studio Album and Second Release on NoLifeTilMetal Records, The Cost of Creation

Formed in 2022 by drummer Wayne Noon (Phoenix Reign, Project Resurrect, Absolon), the band brings together bassist George Dimitri (Taz, Timeless Haunt), keyboardist Marc Muchnik (The Nightmare Stage), vocalist/guitarist Alex Repetti (Infinite Spectrum, Tension Rising), and guitarist Lou Mavs (The Rebel Medium, Doc Reinhart). Following their self-titled 2023 debut, 2024's charting Skyward, and 2025's label debut When Eternity Ends, the band built a rapid momentum-releasing three records in three years by focusing on melodic, trend-free heavy music.

The Cost of Creation is their most ambitious project yet: a nine-song, hour-long progressive metal concept album exploring grief, memory, identity, and artificial intelligence. It will be released on December 11th. Rather than preaching about technology, the narrative follows a human story: a protagonist who uses Al and robotics to recreate deceased loved ones, only to face devastating psychological consequences.

Pre-order the album The Cost of Creation at:

SeveredAngel.com

SeveredAngel.Bandcamp.com

Roxxrecords.com


New single:

Mirage of Love Lyric Video watch Below:

Previous single:

Binary Code

youtu.be/qrCdAXYl30M?is=3jPuWO183i57szMe

Inspired by classic progressive metal influences like Dream Theater, Queensyche, Rush, and Fear Factory, as well as Morse-code inspired rhythms, the album spans from the orchestral opener "Overture: Symphony of Circuits" to the lead single "Binary Code." Guest features include Gail Bourque (Plant Based Metal) and Ken Pike (Absolon) on "Just One Kiss," culminating in an epic 18-minute finale, "Immanence or Transcendence." 

Severed Angel is:
Alex Repetti - Vocals/Guitars
George Dimitri - Bass
Lou Mavs - Guitars
Marc Muchnik - Keyboards
Wayne Noon - Drums


Produced, Mixed and Mastered By Alex Repetti

Carnifex Drop "Licking Love From A Knife" - New Single and Video Out Now

Southern California deathcore titans CARNIFEX have released their brand new album, More Than Misery, via Sumerian Records. To mark its arrival, the band have also shared the official music video for "The Process Of Pain", featuring Chaney Crabb of Entheos. Stream the album HERE and watch the video BELOW.

Twenty-one years into a career spent staring directly into grief, isolation, anxiety and the fight to survive, CARNIFEX have turned that history into the central statement behind More Than Misery. Earlier records captured vocalist Scott Ian Lewis attempting to endure and process pain while he was still living inside it. Across these ten tracks, he writes from the aftermath, confronting toxic relationships, past trauma, the person in the mirror and the lasting damage those experiences leave behind.

The title carries a deliberate double meaning. “More than misery” can suggest something even worse waiting beyond the darkness, however, for Scott Ian Lewis, it expresses the recognition that a life can contain suffering without being consumed by it and that there is a better life waiting on the other side of the struggle.

Speaking on the album, Scott Ian Lewis shares:

“Carnifex as a band are more driven and focused than ever and More Than Misery isn’t just an album. It’s a statement of survival and a decent into the darkness of living with and surviving past trauma. We wrote this album to be a reminder, that the only way out is through. This album was meant to be listened to start to finish. Deep dive the lyrics, become more than your past, become More Than Misery.”

Musically, More Than Misery brings the instincts that shaped CARNIFEX in 2005 into the present with twenty-one years of experience behind them. The record combines the physical directness of first-wave deathcore with the band’s death-metal foundations, blackened atmosphere, symphonic scale and increasingly prominent lead-guitar work. Guitars sit firmly at the front, orchestration deepens their impact and every song was written with the live room in mind.

With more time to write, scrap and rebuild than on any previous album, CARNIFEX tracked More Than Misery in Tennessee across approximately five to six weeks with Zach Householder of Whitechapel. The record was mixed by Jeff Dunne and marks the band’s first full-length release for Sumerian Records.

More Than Misery is available now via Sumerian Records. Stream and purchase the album HERE.

CARNIFEX are currently on the road across the UK and Europe for the Death Dominion Tour, a triple co-headline run with Despised Icon and Suffocation, joined by Gates to Hell. The band celebrate the arrival of More Than Miseryonstage tonight at Corporation in Sheffield.

Full list of upcoming tour dates below. Tickets and further information HERE

EUROPE AND UK: DEATH DOMINION TOUR | REMAINING DATES

Triple co-headline tour with Despised Icon, CARNIFEX and Suffocation, with Gates to Hell

November 6th: Sheffield, UK - Corporation - Album Release Day

November 7th: Bristol, UK - Electric Bristol

November 9th: Paris, France - La Machine du Moulin Rouge

November 10th: Lyon, France - La Rayonne

November 11th: Milan, Italy - Legend Club

November 12th: Vienna, Austria - Arena Wien

November 13th: Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra

November 14th: Leipzig, Germany - Felsenkeller*

November 15th: Prague, Czech Republic - MeetFactory

November 17th: Warsaw, Poland - Proxima

November 18th: Berlin, Germany - Columbia Theater

November 19th: Hamburg, Germany - Gruenspan

November 20th: Karlsruhe, Germany - Substage

* Expanded Death Dominion Festival bill also featuring Stillbirth, Sun Eater and Dogbite.

ABOUT CARNIFEX

Formed in Fallbrook, California, in 2005 by vocalist Scott Ian Lewis and drummer Shawn Cameron, CARNIFEXemerged from the collision of death metal, black metal, metalcore and the physical energy of Southern California’s all-ages hardcore scene. Their early music helped establish the language of deathcore’s first wave, while nine studio albums and twenty-one years of relentless touring have made them one of the genre’s most durable forces.

Across albums including Dead in My Arms, Hell Chose Me, Die Without Hope, Slow Death, World War X and Necromanteum, CARNIFEX have expanded their sound through blackened atmosphere, symphonic scale and an increasingly prominent melodic and lead-guitar presence. Through deathcore’s initial rise, years of backlash and its current resurgence, the band have remained committed to the music they helped shape.

That durability is rooted in the way CARNIFEX operate. Scott Ian Lewis, Shawn Cameron, Cory Arford, Neal Tiemann and Fred Calderon function as five equal band members with two decades of friendship behind them. Their relationship with listeners has endured just as long, with fans and band members moving through adulthood together and repeatedly showing one another that neither side is alone.

On More Than Misery, CARNIFEX bring twenty-one years of hard-earned live instinct to a record written from the far side of survival, built to hit with the same force when they step onstage.

Carnifex are

Scott Lewis - Vocals

Cory Arford - Guitar

Neal Tiemann - Guitar

Shawn Cameron - Drums

Fred Calderon - Bass

Legendary Supergroup ASIA Returns with New Album 'Indigo' — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, legendary English rock supergroup ASIA is pleased to announce that their new studio album, ‘Indigo,’ is out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, the band is also sharing a new track, “Is This The Life?.” The single is available now, alongside a new visualizer.

John Mitchell comments:

“I’d just finished mixing the live ASIA album, 'Live In England,' when Geoff invited me to write a track for 'Indigo.' It’s a positive song, a Carpe Diem anthem: seize the day and keep looking forward. We’re only here once, so make the most of it! And that’s exactly what Geoff has done with ASIA. I wrote it on keyboards, as I always do, and added the other parts once I was happy with it. I then sent it to Geoff, who added some ASIA magic, and 'Is This The Life' found its place on the album.”

Watch the Visualizer for "Is This The Life?" Below:

More than four decades after redefining the sound of melodic progressive rock, ASIAreturns in 2026 with 'Indigo' - a studio album that bridges past, present, and future with remarkable grace and authenticity.

Now featuring Geoffrey Downes alongside an inspired new lineup - Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, and Harry Whitley - ASIA steps confidently into a new era while honoring the legacy that made them one of the most iconic supergroups of all time.

Geoff Downes described the genesis of the album:

“The initial writing period began in 2015, following the release of our previous album 'Gravitas' in 2014. John Wetton and I started putting our ideas together, aiming to get into the studio once more. It was with great sadness that John became seriously ill. During this time, we had put our plans on hold, and sadly, John passed away before we could continue and complete it. So, it was always in my mind that at some point it would be a shame not to finish off some of these songs and finally release them as part of an ASIA album.

“In 2023, when the tribute concert for John took place, I was so encouraged by the response to ASIA’s music that I viewed this as the perfect opportunity to re-establish not only the band, but also to reunite with our long-time supportive label, Frontiers, paving the way for us to get back in the studio”, he continued.

Downes also added:

“So, ASIA was back in the room, so to speak, and we were very fortunate to have recruited Virgil Donati and John Mitchell, both of whom had worked extensively with John before, as well as our new vocalist and bassist, Harry Whitley. The tours followed to great success throughout 2024 and 2025, and finally, we sat down towards the end of last year to record the album. Working with these fine musicians was a great privilege, and the music just seemed to flow.

“The album was really a joy to make. I forged a close writing relationship with Harry, and I felt how great it was to be working with someone who had very similar musical influences and taste once again, just as I did with John. I feel that this is one of our best albums to date. The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics, and strong lyrical undertones – it’s an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate and support our cause to put ASIA back on the map. Enjoy the ride!” he concluded.

Recorded throughout 2025 and produced by Downes and the band, with mixing and mastering handled by John Mitchell, 'Indigo' captures the unmistakable spirit of ASIAwhile injecting it with renewed vitality and purpose.

At the heart of the album lies an emotional connection to the band’s history. 'Indigo' includes some of the final compositions written by the late John Wetton - “Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay”- imbuing the record with a profound sense of continuity and tribute. The presence of Wetton is further felt through the extraordinary vocal performance of Harry Whitley, whose tone and phrasing evoke a striking and deeply moving resemblance to the band’s original voice.

Musically, 'Indigo' stands as a natural continuation of ASIA’s acclaimed 21st-century output, while subtly weaving in the sonic DNA of the band’s classic early albums. From soaring melodies to richly layered arrangements, the album delivers the signature blend of accessibility and musicianship that defined hits like “Heat Of The Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell."

The album also features special guest appearances that elevate its scope: Steve Howe contributes acoustic guitar to the evocative “Chesapeake Bay”, while Mike Portnoy(Dream Theater) delivers a powerful performance on the bonus track “Tattoo Indigo (Part 3)."

Following a resurgence of live activity across the US, Japan, and Europe, ASIA is looking forward to taking to the road again. 

With 'Indigo,' ASIA don’t just revisit their legacy - they expand it, proving once again that their music remains as vital, resonant, and timeless as ever.

Order 'Indigo' HERE

Line Up:

Geoff Downes

Virgil Donati

John Mitchell

Harry Whitley

AMERICAN JETSET Fires On All Cylinders with NEW ALBUM WILD AMERICA

Buckle up! AMERICAN JETSET is back with their new album Wild America! Fueled by a little Sunset Strip sleaze, East Coast swing, and larger-than-life hooks, "Jet Black Gasoline" is a high-octane shot of rock 'n' roll. Blending infectious melodies and the anthemic punch of arena rock, AMERICAN JETSET delivers a modern rocker with one foot planted firmly in rock's glory days. Turn it up, roll down the windows, and let "Jet Black Gasoline" 

do the rest.

Wild America is a rock ’n’ roll road trip through a lifetime of love, loss, excess, and great f**king memories. It's about chasing the ghost of a dream and all the stories collected along the way. Every song is a postcard from a different place and time, filled with the people, places, and hangs that brought the band here.

"We spent most of our lives chasing this thing, and somewhere along the way, the stories became more important than the destination," says AMERICAN JETSETsinger Ian Kaine MacGregor. "We've all seen decades of the best and worst of this world, but every moment is a part of who we are. That's what this record is all about."

It's no secret that AMERICAN JETSET was influenced by the sleeping giants of the Sunset Strip. But Wild Americatakes that sound somewhere new. With layered guitars, bigger soundscapes, and towering choruses, these songs would feel right at home in any arena. It's a love letter to the days of record stores, teenage heroes, and a time when the right song could change your life. Kicking it off is "Jet Black Gasoline," the album's first single, combining SoCal sleaze, East Coast swing, and larger-than-life hooks.

"We've made a lot of records over the years, but this one feels different. There's a lifetime of stories in these songs, and we wanted to make something that really captured what all those years of rock ’n’ roll have meant to us," says AMERICAN JETSET drummer Jeff Bradford.

Since forming in Washington, DC, in 2018, AMERICAN JETSET has taken its hook-driven hard rock from coast to coast, played the M3 Rock Festival, and shared stages with Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses), Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Winger, Slaughter, and just about every other major act in the genre. Along the way, the band has earned a reputation for bringing the kind of high-energy live show that rock ’n’ roll was built on.

The band kicked off the Wild America era on October 29 at the legendary Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, with a celebration of the release alongside Vixen. The band hits the road again in 2027 for a US tour before crossing the Atlantic for its first UK run, including a performance at HRH Sleaze X for the festival's 10th anniversary.

At its core, Wild America is about the music, the people, and the memories that last forever. So let's make some more. Turn it up, roll down the windows, and take the long way home.

ABOUT THE BAND

AMERICAN JETSET draws inspiration from the glory days of the Sunset Strip while carving out its own brand of arena rock stadium pop, building a global following through high-energy performances and tours alongside artists including Stephen Pearcy, Tom Keifer, Steven Adler, Winger, Slaughter, LA Guns, and Faster Pussycat.

Since their 2018 debut EP, Live Love Die on Main, the Washington, DC rockers have continued to evolve with each release, from Saloon Rock Whiskey Pop and Cat's Got Your Tongue to 2024's acclaimed 1987. Their latest album, Wild America, released by Golden Robot Records in November 2026, takes that evolution even further with bigger guitars, towering choruses, and deeply

personal songwriting.

The band returns to the road in 2027 with US and UK tours, including an appearance at HRH Sleaze X.

AMERICAN JETSET is...

Ian Kaine MacGregor – Vocals / Guitar

Skinz Skinsacos – Lead Guitar

Kevin Harrington – Bass

Jeff Bradford – Drums

SABATON ANNOUNCE NEW DELUXE EDITION OF ACCLAIMED ALBUM "LEGENDS" OUT MARCH 5, 2027

The Swedish masters of heavy metal Sabaton have expanded their acclaimed eleventh full-length album, Legends, with a brand new recharged Deluxe Edition out March 5, 2027 via Better Noise Music. Pre-order it here. 

To crank up anticipation for its arrival, the group just dropped a new single + lyric video for "Berserker."

Watch it below.

Listen to the song here.

''Berserker'' nods to the group's deep Scandinavian roots, lineage, and history. It channels the spirit of classic lore re-ignited with thunderous heavy metal. The single started to take shape a few years back, yet Sabaton opted to carefully perfect it and unleash it at the right moment — now. Powered up by cloud-shaking guitars and soaring vocals, it spins a myth all its own that's as raw, riveting, and rapturous as the band's best material. 

It hits with the force of a Viking fleet and leaves an undeniable mark straight out of the gate.

The animated visual serves as the perfect accompaniment for ''Berserker.'' It revisits the legend of the Berserker at Stamford Bridge, co-mingling two realities of the present and the memory. Continuing what has become a tradition of blockbuster-worthy visuals, you need to see it to believe it. All hail Sabaton!

About the song, bassist Pär Sundström said, "'Berserker' breathes Scandinavian influences, so the Viking theme came naturally. It's close to our own roots and our own history, and that gave the song a special meaning for us."

The news of the deluxe edition arrives as the band embarks on its first U.S. tour in four years. LEGENDS (DELUXE) will be available on streaming, download and various physical formats: Deluxe CD, 3CD Deluxe Digibook, Amazon exclusive Deluxe CD, 2LP Deluxe Vinyl, 2LP Amazon exclusive Deluxe Vinyl, 2LP Berserker Edition Deluxe Vinyl (Indie Exclusive), 2LP Stephen the Great Edition Deluxe Vinyl (Indie Exclusive) and a very special box set, which includes a variety of exclusive formats and content. There is something here for every Sabaton fan.

More information is here.

Sabaton will embark on the "Legends On Tour" trek across North America this month. Pop Evil and Wings of Steel will serve as support. All dates are below, including their European arena tour dates, set for 2027.

SABATON ON TOUR:
U.S. 2026:

11/6 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
11/7 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
11/8 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/11 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
11/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
11/14 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
11/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
11/18 — Loveland, CO — Blue FCU Arena
11/20 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
11/21 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live
11/22 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
11/24 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
11/25 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
11/27 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
11/28 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
11/29 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
12/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
12/2 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
12/3 — Pittsburgh, PA — Citizens Live at the Wylie
12/5 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome by Rutter Mills
12/6 — National Harbor, MD — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
12/8 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
12/9 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
12/11 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live 
12/12 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — War Memorial Auditorium

EUROPE 2027:
1/29 — Kiruna, Sweden — Arena Arctica
1/30 — Boden, Sweden — Bodens Energi Arena
2/1 — Umeå, Sweden — Umeå Energi Arena Vind
2/2 — Sundsvall, Sweden — Sporthallen
2/3 — Sandviken, Sweden — Ferrum Arena
2/5 — Östersund, Sweden — Sporthallen
2/6 — Leksand, Sweden — Tegera Arena
2/7 — Eskilstuna, Sweden — Volvo CE Arena
2/9 — Visby, Sweden — Destination Gotland Arena
2/11 — Skövde, Sweden — Arena Skövde
2/12 — Hammarö, Sweden — Hammarö Arena
2/13 — Linköping, Sweden — SAAB Arena
2/14 — Södertälje, Sweden — Täljehallen
2/16 — Karlskrona, Sweden — Brinova Arena
2/18 — Trollhättan, Sweden — Nova Arena
2/19 — Örebro, Sweden — Conventum Arena
2/20 — Kosta, Sweden — Craft Arena
2/23 — Varberg, Sweden — Arena Varberg
2/25 — Mölnlycke, Sweden — Wallenstam Arena
2/26 — Jönköping, Sweden — Elmia
2/27 — Lund, Sweden — Sparbanken Skåne Arena
4/7 — Dublin, Ireland — 3Arena
4/9 — Glasgow, UK — The OVO Hydro
4/10 — Birmingham, UK — bp pulse LIVE
4/12 — Nantes, France — Zenith Metropole
4/13 — Toulouse, France — Zenith Metropole
4/15 — Lisbon, Portugal — MEO Arena
4/17 — Pamplona, Spain — Kingdom of Rock
4/19 — Milan, Italy — Unipol Forum
4/20 — Geneva, Switzerland — Arena de Genève
4/22 — Nuremberg, Germany — PSD Bank Arena
4/23 — Düsseldorf, Germany — PSD Bank Dome
4/24 — Rotterdam, Netherlands — Ahoy
4/26 — Mannheim, Germany — SAP Arena
4/27 — Leipzig, Germany — Quarterback Immobilien Arena 
4/28 — Hamburg, Germany — Barclays Arena
4/30 — Graz, Austria — Stadthalle
5/1 — Budapest, Hungary — MVM Dome
5/2 — Prague, Czech Republic — O2 Arena
5/4 — Bratislava, Slovakia — Tipos Arena
5/5 — Lodz, Poland — Atlas Arena
5/7 — Tallinn, Estonia — Unibet Arena
5/8 — Helsinki, Finland — Veikkaus Arena

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN launches 'Real Life 20th Anniversary Tour' two decades since debut, sharing "We Don't Own It" video

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REAL LIFE ANNIVERSARY TOUR
NOV 3  Katowice, Poland - Rialto
NOV 5  London, UK - Union Chapel
NOV 6  London, UK - Union Chapel
NOV 7  Manchester, UK - RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
NOV 9   Glasgow, UK - Oran Mor
NOV 11  Brugge, Belgium - Cactus Club
NOV 12  Amsterdam, Netherlands - Zonnehuis (sold out)
NOV 13  Hamburg, Germany - Mojo Club
NOV 15  Aarhus, Denmark - Train
NOV 16  Copenhagen, Denmark - DR Concert Hall
NOV 18  Budapest, Hungary - House of Music Hungary
NOV 22  Berlin, Germany - Haus des Rundfunks & Großer Sendesaal
FEB 12  Paris, France - Alhambra
FEB 14  Amsterdam, Netherlands - Zonnehuis
FEB 16  Bremen, Germany - Kulturzentrum Radio Bremen
FEB 17  Heidelberg, Germany - Kulturhaus Karlstorbahnhof
FEB 19  Schorndorf, Germany - Club Manufaktur
FEB 21  Brighton, UK - Komedia
FEB 22  Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Junction (J2)
FEB 23  Norwich, UK - Norwich Arts Centre
FEB 24  Leeds, UK - Howard Assembly Room
FEB 26  Bologna, Italy - Estragon Club
FEB 27  Milan, Italy - Santeria Toscana 31
MAR 6-7  Port Fairy, Australia - Port Fairy Folk Festival
MAR 9  Sydney, Australia - City Recital Hall
MAR 12 Melbourne, Australia - Melbourne Recital Centre
MAR 13 Geelong, Australia - Geelong Arts Centre
MAR 18 Christchurch, New Zealand - The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts
MAR 19 Wellington, New Zealand - Old St Paul's
MAR 20 Auckland, New Zealand - SkyCity Theatre
MAY 5   Rome, Italy - MONK
MAY 7 Malmö, Sweden - Victoriateatern
MAY 9 Stockholm, Sweden - Fasching
MAY 11 Munich, Germany - Ampere / Muffatwerk
MAY 13 Vienna, Austria - Theater Akzent
MAY 15 Dublin, Ireland - Whelan's
MAY 16 Dublin, Ireland - Whelan's
MAY 18 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom - Wylam Brewery Tap
MAY 20 Antwerpen, Belgium - Arenberg
MAY 22 Madrid, Spain - Copérnico The Club
MAY 23 Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 2
MAY 25 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain - Dabadaba


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Hatebreed Drop "Decisions Become Destinies" Video — WATCH // "Fatal Paradox" Drops 11/6

Studied, imitated, but never replicated, the Grammy-nominated hardcore legends HATEBREED will drop their long-awaited studio album FATAL PARADOX this Friday, November 6 via new label BLKIIBLK. Pre-order it here.

Today, the unleash the fangs-baring track "Decisions Become Destinies." Watch the video below.

The song kicks off with a teeth-rattling bassline before erupting into a moshpit-inducing anthem, complete with the band's signature plate-shifting breakdowns.

"On the cusp of the new Hatebreed album, Fatal Paradox, coming out, we're excited to drop one of the most personal songs on the album, 'Decisions Become Destinies.' It sums up where HATEBREED is as we're about to come back hard for this next chapter!"

Hatebreed recently announced a series of stadium shows with Slipknot in 2027, including an appearance at Wembley Stadium in London. Those dates are below. The band is also currently touring Europe. All dates are here.

HATEBREED ON TOUR:
WITH SLIPKNOT:
7/3 — London, UK — Wembley Stadium
9/8 — Buenos Aires, Argentina — Estadio Huracán
9/12 — Santiago, Chile — Estadio Nacional
9/14 — Lima, Peru — Estadio Nacional
9/16 — Bogotá, Colombia — Vive Claro

Hatebreed have remained a fixture of the hardcore and metal scenes for the better part of three decades. After writing the playbook with their genre-defining releases Under The Knife (1996) and Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire (1997), HATEBREED continued to carry the banner for metallic hardcore with albums like Perseverance (2002), The Rise of Brutality (2003), and Supremacy (2006) dominating charts globally. In recent years, the band's undisputed offensive continues with modern records The Concrete Confessional(2016) and Weight of the False Self (2020), remaining fixtures on charts globally. The band's core values of self actualization, perseverance, and honest living have carried them from backyard and basement shows to festival dominators, selling out shows consistently across the world, effectively practicing what they've preached. 

Enlisting long-time collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Accept, Shadows Fall), "Kill Count Increase" is crossover excellence with accelerating speeds, crushing riffage, and frontman Jamey Jasta's venomous bark inciting crimson flashes of carnage.

Holding no punches, and taking no prisoners Fatal Paradox see the Connecticut-born juggernaut operating at full tilt, bludgeoning listeners with a barbarous blend of breakdowns, d-beats, and dogpiles. Whether it’s the thrash stylings of "Kill Count Increase" or "Total Invincible," capital H hardcore excellence of "The Carrion Choir" and "Truth Is A Lion," rage remains the unifying spark to blow the keg in glorious flashes of violence. 

HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums
Carl Schwartz — Bass

KAITLIN BUTTS SWINGS OPEN THE SALOON DOORS WITH HELLO, HONKY TONK: THE MINI MUSICAL, OUT NOW

Tulsa-born singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts is swinging open the saloon doors and welcoming the world inside Kait B’s Honky Tonk Saloon with the release of Hello, Honky Tonk: The Mini Musical, out now. Of her new album the Nashville Scene opined, “if Butts were to create her own stage musical, the songs on Hello, Honky Tonk would be a perfect fit.” And now she has! Written by Butts and co-directed with friend and frequent collaborator Chris Beyrooty, the 30-minute mini musical brings eight songs from her critically acclaimed fourth studio album, Hello, Honky Tonk, to life on screen, introducing the colorful cast of characters who populate her larger-than-life honky tonk universe. 

A labor of love for the woman NPR called “Nashville’s most promising big thinker,” the theatrical production offers fans an immersive introduction to the characters, stories and personalities found on the album, transforming her love letter to honky tonks and nightlife into a full-fledged musical experience. With “musical theater chops plus tireless charisma,” according to Garden & Gun, Butts steps into the role of Master of Ceremonies, ushering viewers through the saloon and introducing the regulars who inhabit the bar. Watch Hello, Honky Tonk: The Mini Musical BELOW.

“Getting to welcome everybody into Kait B’s Honky Tonk Saloon is truly a dream come true,” shares Butts. “This whole project has been such a labor of love, from writing the songs to bringing them to life on screen. It really fed my inner theater kid in the best possible way. I’ve always seen my songs visually, and getting to create an entire world around them and invite everybody in has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I hope everybody finds their favorite regular, grabs a drink and stays awhile.”

The mini musical features eight songs from Hello, Honky Tonk: “The Bartender,” “Everybody Wanna Sing a Country Song,” “Still Got It,” “The Joker,” “Bacon Naked (Take It from Me),” “What More Could You Want,” “Crazy I Can Be” and “Midnight, I’ll Always Be Yours.”

Butts’ theatrical vision extends beyond the music and performances to the production’s carefully considered visual details, with the artist deeply involved in styling and creating the distinctive looks that bring the honky tonk’s characters to life. Working alongside stylist Cathy Hahn, Butts regularly shares her own drawings and collages as inspiration. The dress featured on the album artwork, for example, began as a sketch by Butts before Hahn helped bring the design to life. Originally a costume designer, Hahn was the ideal collaborator to help Butts create something unique, theatrical and entirely her own.

The mini musical builds on the imaginative world of Hello, Honky Tonk, a love letter to the honky tonks and nightlife that have shaped Butts’ life and career. Inspired in part by the vaudeville vignettes of Chicago and Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree, the album unfolds like a musical set inside a neighborhood bar, where every character has a story and every night brings a new scene with No Depression declaring it “invites us all into a place and to a night we’ll never forget.” Listen to Hello, Honky Tonk HERE. 

The production arrives on the heels of a whirlwind week for Butts, who celebrated the release of Hello, Honky Tonk with a flurry of appearances, including her national television debut with a performance of “I Wanna Be Bad” on “TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle.” She also stopped by LGBTQ+ nightlife favorites Flaming Saddles and Pieces Drag Bar before celebrating the album with a release show at Lucinda’s in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and a sold-out performance at Nashville’s Skinny Dennis on Thursday, Oct. 29, the very honky tonk that helped inspire the album’s world.

Named one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated albums for 2026, Hello, Honky Tonk is a 14-track collection recorded in Nashville with producer Tofer Brown (Carter Faith, Willow Avalon, Little Big Town). The album creates a world of its own, populated by the characters listeners might recognize from the dance floor, behind the bar or tucked away in the corner booth.

And yet even as Butts honors the merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail and a lineup of surprisingly sassy and lovelorn teddy bears, the sound is pure country, folding in influences ranging from Merle Haggard and Roger Miller to the Chicks and Miranda Lambert. While Butts fantasizes about the lives of those who come to her virtual honky tonk, she hopes fans walk away not just knowing her better, but themselves as well.

“All these songs are very deeply personal to me, and I relate to them word for word,” she says. “But my intention is never just to be relatable. I hope people find their own lives within the whole thing.”

With Hello, Honky Tonk, Butts builds on the momentum of her critically acclaimed 2024 album Roadrunner!, a bold reimagining inspired by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! The album landed on numerous year-end best-of lists and featured her viral anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” which has amassed more than 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams.

Butts will continue celebrating Hello, Honky Tonk with her Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour, with December dates in Texas and Oklahoma. Tickets are available at kaitlinbutts.com.

HELLO, HONKY TONK LIVE AND IN PERSON TOUR DATES
Dec. 10 — College Station, TX — Harry’s Northgate
Dec. 11 — Helotes, TX — Floore’s Country Store
Dec. 12 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
Dec. 17 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
Dec. 18 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

For the latest news, music and tour dates, visit kaitlinbutts.com and follow @kaitlinbutts on Instagram and Facebook, and @kaitlinbuttsmusic on TikTok.

SPREAD EAGLE Shares Alternate Mix of "Street Noise" + Lyric Video

Today, hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE are thrilled to share an alternate mix of their single “Street Noise,” originally featured on their latest album, ‘The Brutal Divine,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

SPREAD EAGLE are currently on the road on “The Brutal Divine Tour 2026,” with new dates across the US throughout November and December. For the full list of dates, please see below and HERE.

Rob De Luca comments:

“Ray's good friend Steve Gordon asked to mix a song, so here's 'Street Noise (Alternative Mix)' by Steve. The song is already featured in our live show, so come out and hear it live!”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Street Noise (Alternate Mix)" Below:

Produced by Rob De Luca, ‘The Brutal Divine’ marks a fierce new chapter in SPREAD EAGLE's legacy, blending their classic hard rock roots with a darker, heavier edge. Drawing on years of relentless touring, the album delivers a powerful mix of metal and punk influences, dynamic songwriting, and emotionally charged lyrics.

Fronted by Ray West's unmistakable vocals, alongside guitarist Gianmaria “Jommy” Puledda, bassist Rob De Luca, and drummer Rik De Luca, SPREAD EAGLE continues to showcase the intensity, grit, and authenticity that first put them on the map, while pushing their sound forward.

Formed in New York City in the late 1980s, SPREAD EAGLE quickly established themselves as one of the most distinctive acts to emerge from the American hard rock scene. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1990, introduced a raw, aggressive sound that stood apart from the more polished glam metal dominating the era. Combining gritty guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and a rebellious attitude, the band earned a dedicated following and critical recognition, with tracks such as “Switchblade Serenade” becoming fan favorites.

Following their sophomore album, ‘Open To The Public’ (1993), SPREAD EAGLE eventually returned to the spotlight with ‘Subway To The Stars’ (2019), reaffirming their place in the hard rock landscape. With a renewed creative drive and an impressive live presence, the band have continued to build on their legacy, bringing their music to audiences around the world. 

Now, with ‘The Brutal Divine,’ SPREAD EAGLE prove that their passion and determination remain as strong as ever, delivering hard rock with conviction, attitude, and fire.

Order 'The Brutal Divine' HERE

SPREAD EAGLE Live:

"THE BRUTAL DIVINE TOUR 2026”

Nov 6th - Destin, FL @ Club LA

Nov 7th - St Petersburg, FL @ CJ's Backstage (FREE SHOW!)

Nov 13th - Mebane, NC @ Whiskey Sowers

Nov 14th - Ronda, NC @ Copperhead Road

Nov 20th - Lowell, MA @ Taffeta Music Hall

Nov 21st - Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom

Dec 3rd - New York, NY @ Arlene’s Grocery

Dec 4th - Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz (also Fire N' Ice)

Dec 11th - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

Dec 12th - Newark, DE @ Halftime (Xmas Party)

GET TICKETS HERE

SPREAD EAGLE are:

Ray West - Lead Vocals

Gianmaria “Jommy” Puledda - Guitars and Vocals

Rob De Luca - Bass and Vocals

Rik De Luca - Drums

FOGHAT ‘LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A.’ OUT NOW…LIVE, LOUD & READY TO ROCK!

The wait is over! FOGHAT’s LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A. album is here!

 

After months of anticipation, three rockin' singles, and a whole lot of miles on the road, FOGHAT--Roger Earl (founding drummer), Bryan Bassett (lead/slide guitar), Scott Holt (lead vocals/guitar), and Rodney O'Quinn (bass/vocals)--is celebrating the release of the triple-vinyl LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A., their first with the current lineup, that’s out today on Foghat Records, distributed by Select-O-Hits, a division of Sun Records.

 

And what better way to celebrate than with the video for “I Just Want to Make Love to You” that takes the bandright back to their roots. It can be seen below.

 

Written by the legendary bluesman Willie Dixon, the blues classic “I Just Want to Make Love to You” became one of FOGHAT's signature songs when it was recorded for their very first album in 1972. They took that great Chicago blues tune, plugged in the guitars, turned up the volume, and gave it a little FOGHAT boogie. More than five decades later, they’re still playing it, and audiences are still singing along. 

 

There’s also a special connection that goes far beyond the music. Over the years, FOGHAT had the honor of getting to know Willie Dixon, one of the true giants of American blues. His influence on this band has never faded.As the late Lonesome Dave Peverett introduced him when he came to see the band in Chicago in 1977, “Without Willie Dixon, there would be no Rock n’ Roll.”

 

The video for “I Just Want to Make Love to You” features the live performance along with vintage photographs of the band, Willie Dixon, and memories from the band’s 2023 visit to Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, where they met Dixon’s daughter, Jackie. Blues Heaven is located at the historic Chess Records building in Chicago dedicated to preserving the music and legacy of the blues.

LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A. is available HERE (CD/vinyl) and HERE(digital outlets), which is being sold as two gold vinyl discs, along with a bonus third red vinyl disc (along with a double CD) that includes a reissue of the fan favorite Earl & the Agitators (aka FOGHAT) record, SHAKEN & STIRRED (produced/mixed/mastered by guitarist Bryan Bassett), which has never been available on vinyl until now.

A limited quantity of numbered and autographed copies of LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A. are still available on TalkShop.Live. On August 13, Roger Earl, Scott Holt, and Jason Peverett (Lonesome Dave’s son), and a few selected fans appeared on the site’s Rock & Roll Channel with their good friend and host Steve Harkins for an in-depth discussion about this new release and the band’s legendary career. The band joined Harkins again on October 14 to continue the celebration on TalkShop.live.

 

Three singles have been previously released from the live album. First up was “My Babe” on August 14 that’s available on all digital outlets HERE and the video can be viewed on the band’s official YouTube page HERE.Next was the Elmore James blues classic, “It Hurts Me Too,” which came out September 18 on the band’s official YouTube page HERE and all digital outlets HERE. The latest video, “Hole to Hide In,” was released October 16 on all digital outlets HERE and can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page HERE.

LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A.

 

Roger Earl – Drums

Scott Holt – Lead Vocals/Guitar

Bryan Bassett – Slide/Lead Guitar

Rodney O’Quinn – Bass and Lead/Background Vocals

Eddie LeFebvre – Percussion/Background Vocals

 

SHAKEN & STIRRED -- Earl & The Agitators (aka Foghat):

 

Roger Earl – Drums

Scott Holt – Lead Vocals/Guitar

Bryan Bassett – Slide/Lead Guitar

Rodney O’Quinn – Bass and Lead/Background Vocals

Craig MacGregor – Bass

Mark Petrocelli – Percussion (live tracks)

Tony Bullard – Guitar (live tracks)

 

In touring news, FOGHAT will co-headline a spring tour with Nazareth, with some shows already announced. Check out the band’s itinerary below and on their official website:

 

DATE - CITY - VENUE

 

2026:

11/14 - St Charles, IL - Arcada Theatre

11/20 - St Louis, MO - The Pageant

 

2027:

1/15 - Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Crossing Casino

1/23 - Bloomington, IL - Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts

2/6 - Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino (with The Marshall Tucker Band)

2/19 - Toppenish, WA - Legends Casino Hotel Event Center (with Blue Oyster Cult)

3/19 - Abilene, TX - Outlaws And Legends Music Fest

4/3 - Portsmouth, OH - Vern Rife Performing Arts Center

4/30 - Fort Yates, ND - Prairie Knights Casino & Resort(with Nazareth)

5/8 - Wabash, IN - Honeywell A&E - The Ford Theater (with Nazareth)

5/22 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre (with Nazareth)

 

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We Came As Romans Ft. Make Them Suffer - "DEAD SILENT"

Michigan metalcore heavyweights We Came As Romans have joined forces with Make Them Suffer on brand-new single “DEAD SILENT”, released today alongside its official music video. The track is one of 4 brand new songs featured on the band's newly expanded and reimagined album All Is Beautiful… Because We're Doomed: Circularity lands this Friday, November 6 via Sharptone Records.

Fans can watch the music video BELOW and stream “DEAD SILENT” HERE.

Speaking on the collaboration, We Came As Romans vocalist Dave Stephens shares:

“We’ve wanted to collaborate with our friends in Make Them Suffer for a long time, and ‘Dead Silent’ finally gave us the chance to get in the studio and make it happen. We’re huge fans of theirs and everything they bring to heavy music, so getting to put our heads together on this one was a great experience. The song is about breaking out of the same destructive patterns and finding the strength to rebuild and let go of the negativity holding you back. It’s dark and heavy, but there’s a real sense of fun to it too. We had a great time making something together that hits and makes you want to move.”

“DEAD SILENT” is one of four brand-new songs opening CIRCULARITY , a 23-track expansion of the life, death and rebirth cycle at the heart of the band’s 2025 album ALL IS BEAUTIFUL ... BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED Together, “WHEN EVERYTHING IS STILL, “DEAD SILENT", "SPEAK TO EXIST” explore the afterlife between death and reincarnation, occupying the passage between the original album’s closing “BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED” and opening “ALL IS BEAUTIFUL…”. Placed at the front of the expanded tracklist, the four songs become the route back into the original record each time the album loops.

Alongside that new material, six existing tracks have been extensively rebuilt with Currents, After The Burial, HEAVENSGATE, Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker, Ladrones, Headwreck and Bury Tomorrow. Each collaborator was invited to reshape the song itself, creating companion versions whose changes include an entirely new chorus from Bury Tomorrow and a complete Spanish rerecording of “culture wound O” with Ladrones, incorporating flamenco guitar. The collaborations bring the album’s idea of transformation directly into its music, allowing familiar songs to return carrying another artist’s voice and perspective.

With the previously released “BORN FROM NOTHING” introducing the four-song passage and "DEAD SILENT" dropping today, the complete CIRCULARITY sequence will be available this Friday, November 6.

Pre-order ALL IS BEAUTIFUL ... BECUASE WE'RE DOOMED: CIRCULARITY HERE and stream the full release when it hit streaming platforms at 12am ET on Friday, November 6th.

We Came As Romans will spend the fall on the road across North America, including dates with Wage War, Varials, Cane Hill and The Funeral Portrait, and in 2027, will be hitting the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise.

 

Tickets and current information are available HERE.


Download tour artwork HERE

WE CAME AS ROMANS TOUR DATES

*with Varials

# with Varials and Cane Hill

November 4 | Uptown Theater | Kansas City, MO**

November 6 | The Sylvee | Madison, WI**

November 7 | The Pageant | St. Louis, MO**

November 8 | KEMBA Live! | Columbus, OH**

November 10 | Egyptian Room at Old National Centre | Indianapolis, IN**

November 11 | The Andrew J Brady Music Center | Cincinnati, OH**

November 13 | The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wallingford, CT**

November 14 | Starland Ballroom | Sayreville, NJ**

November 16 | HISTORY | Toronto, ON**

November 17 | Buffalo RiverWorks | Buffalo, NY**

November 18 | The Paramount | Huntington, NY**

November 20 | The Fillmore Silver Spring | Silver Spring, MD**

November 21 | Franklin Music Hall | Philadelphia, PA**

November 22 | The NorVa | Norfolk, VA**

November 24 | Marathon Music Works | Nashville, TN**

November 25 | The Fillmore Charlotte | Charlotte, NC**

November 27 | Hard Rock Live Orlando | Orlando, FL**

November 29 | Club L.A. | Destin, FL#

November 30 | The Mill & Mine | Knoxville, TN#

 

FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

January 22 to 27, 2027 | Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Blackened Symphonic Death Metal Band ILLUSION OF FATE Release "Soulless Chasm" Ahead Of Forthcoming Album Exsanguination

"Soulless Chasm" is the new single offering from Blackened symphonic death metal ensemble ILLUSION OF FATE. Delivering a brooding and bleak soundscape, the band's upcoming EP is scheduled for release on January 8, 2027. Exsanguination is available to pre-order HERE.

"Soulless Chasm" was originally created a number of years ago but ILLUSION OF FATE felt it didn't fully embody their intended vision at that time. As the band has grown and developed their compositional style, "[t]he re-recorded version finally captures the atmosphere and intensity that had always existed in the original concept, allowing the song to become what it was always intended to be."

Lyrically, "'Soulless Chasm' explores humanity’s confrontation with the unknown. Darkness, vast emptiness, and incomprehensible cosmic forces become symbols for surrendering one’s identity before something infinitely greater than individual existence.

Rather than providing resolution, the song concludes the EP by embracing mystery, leaving listeners to contemplate transformation as an ongoing process rather than a final destination."

The track emerges from the shadows with a haunting piano melody and eerie synths. ILLUSION OF FATE entices the listener into their gloomy depths with melodic elements that subside into darkness and dissonance. 

Exsanguination was produced by Hayden Crownover at Crownover Productions. The release was mixed by Hayden Crownover and mastered by Alan Douches. The cover artwork for Exsanguination was created by Kevin Wegner (Very Deadly Media). 

About ILLUSION OF FATE:

Emerging from the wastes of the American Midwest, ILLUSION OF FATE has been honing their distinctive brand of blackened symphonic death metal since 2019. With multiple releases available worldwide, national tours across the United States, and performances at underground festivals including Tennessee Metal Devastation, Michigan Metalfest, and the legendary Milwaukee Metalfest, the band only continues to persevere.

ILLUSION OF FATE unveiled their first EP Emerging Sentience in 2020, followed by the King of Serpents EP in 2021, and Portals to Kur LP in 2024, all released independently. At the core of ILLUSION OF FATE’s identity lies the Bloodcult Mythos, an epic, grimdark saga spanning millennia, conceptually woven through each EP and full length release. Their unmistakable fusion of thrash, death, and black metal with sweeping orchestral arrangements conjures an atmosphere both ethereal and terrifying. Combined with their commanding stage presence, infused with the theatrical visuals of black and gothic metal, they immerse audiences fully into the world their music describes.

Notably one of Wisconsin’s only touring metal acts, the band has shared the stages with iconic acts such as OBSCURA, RIVERS OF NIHIL, VALE OF PNATH, DYING FETUS, DECREPIT BIRTH, PSYCROPTIC, UADA, OMNIUM GATHERUM, and many more. ILLUSION OF FATE continues to carve their place among modern extreme metal with new releases and live expansions on the horizon, the Bloodcult grows ever stronger. The forthcoming EP will arrive in January 2027. 


ILLUSION OF FATE Is:

Kevin Wegner (King Morbid) - Vocals
Hayden Crownover (Erebus)- Lead Guitar and backing vocals
Bryan Bykowski (Slaanesh)- Bass Guitar and backing vocals
Austin Vicars (Malevolence)- Drums and percussion


ILLUSION OF FATE Online:

Bandcamp: https://illusionoffate.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IOFofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illusion_of_fate
YouTube: Illusion Of Fate Official - YouTube
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7vlsXTuFGlg6psz4rjj742
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/illusion-of-fate/1503918620
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illusionoffateofficial

Symphonic Metallers EVERDAWN Announce New Album 'Kali' Set for Release on January 15th via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, New Jersey’s symphonic metal band EVERDAWN returns with their new studio album, ‘Kali,’ set for release on January 15, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl. To give a taste of the upcoming release, the band unveils the first single and official video, “Illusionist,”.

 

The band comments on the song:

“’Illusionist’ portrays a dark reflection on the destructive nature of boundless ambition, where pursuit of power, recognition, and success erases the boundaries between right and wrong. Behind an illusion of greatness lies a dangerous truth: when success becomes an obsession and deception triumphs the morality, even human well-being or even life can become a price worth paying. But no illusion lasts forever: every ambition comes with a revelation and reckoning, exposing the darkness behind the glory.”

Watch the Official Video for "Illusionist" Below:

EVERDAWN returns with ‘Kali,’ a new album that takes their signature symphonic and progressive metal sound to new heights, combining powerful melodies, cinematic arrangements, and intricate musicianship.

The band comments:

“Our third album, ‘Kali,’ takes listeners on a journey through creation, destruction, and the darker side of existence. It explores the fragile nature of life, the mysteries of the universe, and the forces that shape the human soul. From Shiva’s eternal dance to the end of the universe, we explore ancient myths, forbidden desires, betrayal, and the search for spiritual awakening. Throughout these stories, beauty and destruction often go hand in hand, reminding us how closely creation and devastation are connected.”

“At its core, the album is about the struggles we all face: finding the strength to overcome adversity, the courage to see through lies and deception, and the determination to stand back up when life pushes us down. But beyond the battles we fight, there is a bigger question: what really lasts when everything else is gone?” they added. “Because even the things that seem eternal are not beyond destruction. No power lasts forever, no kingdom is untouchable, and even the stars are destined to fade away.”

Driven by dynamic guitar work, rich keyboard textures and memorable hooks, ‘Kali’ blends the band's symphonic roots with a more progressive approach. Alina Gavrilenko's expressive vocals bring both power and emotion to the songs, complemented by Boris Zaks' atmospheric keyboards, Richard Fischer's guitars and Dan Prestup's precise drumming. Special guest Mike LePond (Symphony X) also contributes bass to the album.

Mixed and mastered by acclaimed producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe, Epica, Evergrey), ‘Kali’ showcases EVERDAWN's ability to balance technical sophistication with accessible melodies, appealing to fans of both symphonic and progressive metal.

Pre-Order ‘Kali’ HERE

Originally formed in New Jersey in 2014 under the name Midnight Eternal, the band released their self-titled debut before embarking on tours across North America and Europe alongside Queensrÿche and Therion. Following lineup changes and the arrival of vocalist Alina Gavrilenko, the band adopted the name EVERDAWN, marking a new chapter in their musical journey.

Their second album, ‘Cleopatra,’ followed in 2021, accompanied by a European tour supporting Michael Schenker. In December 2023, EVERDAWN released ‘Venera’ through Frontiers Music Srl, further establishing their distinctive blend of symphonic and progressive metal.

With ‘Kali,’ EVERDAWN continues to build on that foundation, delivering an ambitious new chapter in their evolving sound.

EVERDAWN are:

Boris Zaks — keyboards

Alina Gavrilenko — lead vocals

Richard Fischer — guitars (and backing vocals)

Dan Prestup — drums

Mike Lepond (Symphony X) – bass

ZETRA - Ascend To A New Dimension On The Driving Alt-Pop Of 'Adrena'

British alternative duo ZETRA have, since their 2024 self-titled debut, always felt like beings from another dimension. Cloaked and chained with corpse paint adorning their visages, the band’s extreme, forlorn exteriors often felt at odds with their output; grandiose, glistening alternative pop that burrowed deep into the heart more than their presentation would suggest. It’s a paradox that felt key to the emotive core of ZETRA - a band who by their very existence, question whether modern consumers of music are truly listening with their ears or their eyes. Two years on from their debut however, ZETRA are reinventing themselves by returning to the natural form visually, while pushing things even further sonically than ever before on new single ‘Adrena’.

A cosmic fusion of the defiant alternative music that permeated the 90s mainstream from the likes of Republica and Garbage and the total pop mastery of artists such as Pet Shop Boys or Depeche Mode, ‘Adrena’ takes the midnight-tinged atmospherics of ZETRA’s previous output and supercharges it back to the future. Gone too is the corpse paint and cloaked silhouettes, with ‘Adrena’ finding ZETRA landing in a dynamic dystopia where retro-futurism reigns supreme, embodying a sleek, bare-faced version of a band no longer hiding behind pretense, presenting their own precision tuned modification of a sound that they previously communicated through a disguise that no longer felt fit for purpose. 

For those who have been truly listening, ‘Adrena’ will feel like a natural evolution in the life cycle of one of the UK’s most beguiling alternative pop bands. For those who took ZETR in primarily through their appearance, ‘Adrena’ acts as a reintroduction to a breathlessly progressive band, in the throes of not so much a reinvention, but a re-emergence after a true advancement in their sound.

With ‘Adrena’, ZETRA open a new chapter in their otherworldly story; one that’s due to not only produce music that’s custom built to plug directly into your pleasure centres, but one that will also open up a new portal to a world of their own design. Escape into that world now and immerse yourself in ZETRA.

Watch the video below:

Stream the track here:
https://zetra.bfan.link/adrena

Bayside Want You to Have the "Best Christmas Yet" — WATCH + LISTEN

Queens punk rock icons BAYSIDE — Anthony Raneri (vocals, guitar), Jack O'Shea (guitar, vocals), Nick Ghanbarian (bass, vocals), and Chris Guglielmo (drums) — get into the holiday spirt with their new single "BEST CHRISTMAS YET." Watch and listen below. 
 

Bayside bring their signature pop-punk punch to the holiday season, opening with a generous dose of classic seasonal bells before launching into Raneri's unmistakably crisp, clear vocals. Brimming with hope and nostalgia, the song feels like a warm hug from old friends, shared over a mug of eggnog, celebrating the comfort of familiar traditions and the people who make the holidays feel like home. In true Bayside form, they are gifting fans with another holiday track — their "surprise" take on a yuletide classic that will help you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

"We wrote 'Best Christmas Yet' to address what the holidays are really about to us, being with the people you love and who love you back,"explains Raneri. "We put a lot of pressure on ourselves during the holidays to have a specific kind of time or for them to look and feel idealistic and most of the Christmas songs out there paint that unrealistic, idealistic picture. We thought there should be a song about what the holidays are really about."

This past summer, the band issued EPs curated and selected by a specific band member, complete with artwork designed by said member. Each collection also featured a B-side from 2011's Killing Time that has never been digitally released and was only previously available via vinyl.

ABOUT BAYSIDE:
For the past 25 years, Bayside have represented a lifestyle, a counterculture, and a deeply-held commitment to integrity and earnestness. At their core, Bayside is a band that has constantly proven that music is not about gimmicks and ephemeral trends, but a timeless reflection of our life and our times. It is through this authentic expression and creative spirit that the band has amassed a cult-following that lives and breathes everything the band creates. 
 
It's a spirit that permeates an impressive and storied discography, including Sirens and Condolences(2004), Self-Titled (2005), The Walking Wounded (2007) and Shudder (2008). Covering the "Victory Records Years," Bayside grew their reputation as road warriors with their impressive amount of touring. From basements to clubs to Warped Tour, the band led melodious sing-alongs everywhere they went, with fans flocking to Anthony Raneri's personal, yet universal lyrics and story-telling.
 
While the band held strong to their punk roots, what set them apart from their peers was their musicianship. Diverse in thought and background, but united in a shared desire for authentic expression and immense musical talent, Bayside continues to push the boundaries of what a Bayside song could be. In the second half of their legendary career, covering the "Wind-Up and Hopeless Records Years," Bayside embraced the heavier and grittier side of themselves, while keeping the anthemic choruses of the earlier years. With Killing Time (2011), Cult (2014), Vacancy (2016), Interrobang (2019), and There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive (2024), the band focused on creating songs that are relevant to people who want substance, rather than being relegated to one genre. In 2023, the band even collaborated with Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills on their rock anthem, "How To Ruin Everything (Patience)" — their first song charting at SiriusXM Octane. 
 
Having toured the world multiple times over, sold thousands of albums, and amassed millions of streams, Bayside has achieved a lot in their storied career. And while many bands would coast on their past success, Bayside has always rejected that premise and continues to prove time and again that the best is yet to come. 

And fans can start getting excited — because it is indeed coming!

JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE Unveils New Single "Treasure (feat. Kaity Heart)" + Visualizer

JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE proudly unveil their new single, "Treasure (feat. Kaity Heart)," taken from the upcoming new album, 'River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2,' set for release on December 4th via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside a visualizer.

JIM PETERIK shares:

"'Treasure' is one of my favorite songs on 'Power of Duets Vol. 2.' It was such a pleasure to duet with an amazing singer like Kaity Heart. 'There’s no way to measure the chance it will last forever. But this moment we will treasure on the way!' Love the sentiment!"

Watch the Visualizer for "Treasure (feat. Kaity Heart)" Below:

Few songwriters in the history of American rock have left a legacy as enduring as JIM PETERIK. From timeless anthems such as “Eye of the Tiger,” “Burning Heart,” “High On You,” “Vehicle” and “Caught Up In You” to countless collaborations spanning generations of artists, PETERIK has always understood that great music begins with great songs—and great voices.

 

With ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2,’ JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE return with a remarkable collection celebrating the magic that happens when exceptional singers come together in service of unforgettable melodies. 

 

Produced by legendary producer Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, Heart, Bad Company, Survivor) and featuring an all-star cast of musicians including Phil X, Tony Franklin, Kim Bullard, Denny Fongheiser and more, the album showcases ten powerful performances that blend soaring AOR, melodic rock, heartfelt balladry and PETERIK's unmistakable gift for storytelling.

 

At the heart of the album are a series of inspired vocal pairings featuring JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE an outstanding lineup of guest singers including Bree Gordon, Cathy Richardson, Kaity Heart, Tony Hitchcock, Dave Mikulskis and Colin Peterik. From the nostalgic warmth of “Back In The Day” and “Trains,” to the uplifting power of “Everest,” “The Best In Us” and “The Power Of Two,” each song captures a unique emotional connection while remaining unmistakably rooted in the classic melodic sensibilities that have defined PETERIK's extraordinary career.

 

Elegant, uplifting and filled with world-class musicianship, ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2’ is more than a collection of songs—it's a celebration of friendship, collaboration and the enduring power of melody. For fans of classic AOR and melodic rock, this is another essential chapter in the ever-evolving WORLD STAGE story.

Pre-Order ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’ HERE

MYSTIC CIRCLE Unleash New Video for "Seven-Headed Dragon" Following Triumphant Latin American Tour!

Following their long-awaited return to the live stage after two decades, German extreme metal titans MYSTIC CIRCLE have released a brand-new tour aftermovie and video for “Seven-Headed Dragon”, taken from their self-titled album Mystic Circle. Filmed at the Hendrix Circus Bar in Mexico by Music Mike MX, the video captures the raw intensity, relentless energy and unmistakable atmosphere of their recent Latin American tour.
 
Marking their first live performances in 20 years, the tour saw MYSTIC CIRCLE return to the stage with renewed fire and determination. As a special thank-you to the bookers, promoters, stage crews and dedicated fans who made this long-awaited comeback possible, the band now share a glimpse of their experiences on the road and the electrifying moments that defined this new chapter.
 
A. Blackwar comments:
“From the very beginning, we knew that our first tour had to take place in Latin America. Thanks to Jörg August and Vadim Khomich of The Flaming Arts Agency, we were able to turn that plan into reality.”
 
Watch the video for "Seven-Headed Dragon" filmed on tour in Mexico Below:

More than two decades away from the stage have done nothing to diminish MYSTIC CIRCLE's hunger for live performances. Quite the opposite: With a powerful stage presence and a revitalized lineup, the band have returned stronger and more determined than ever. Their uncompromising blend of extreme metal, memorable heavy metal melodies and razor-sharp guitar solos proves just as devastating live, combining sheer aggression with musical precision. The newly released video for “Seven-Headed Dragon” offers a taste of that explosive live experience and underlines that MYSTIC CIRCLE's return is only the beginning.

Beelzebub adds:

“We're ready for more shows and have great musicians on board to conquer the stages of the world.”

With their sights firmly set on 2027, MYSTIC CIRCLE are already preparing for their next live assaults. After two decades of silence on stage, the message is clear: The circle has risen again, and there's no turning back!
 

Connect with MYSTIC CIRCLE:
www.facebook.com/MysticCircleOfficial 
www.instagram.com/mystic_circle_official 

 

MYSTIC CIRCLE Live:
02.01.2027 (DE) New Evil Year Festival - Heidelberg, Halle02
with many more shows to be announced soon

Meridian Veil Sign to Season of Mist

Season of Mist is proud to welcome Meridian Veil.

Two decades in the making, Meridian Veil brings together four stars from across the vast sky of Canadian metal. On their own, guitarist Danny Marino (The Agonist), vocalist Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy), drummer Dylan Gowan (Seven Spires) and Leprous’ touring cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne are well-known for melodic feats, deadly strength, enchanting symphonies and progressive flourish. With their new band, together, they are pushing themselves to even greater emotional extremes.

“We are very happy to sign with Season of Mist”, Marino says. “When Matt and I first met during the early 2000s, we wanted to make music together. From the beginning, the idea was for Meridian Veil to be deeply emotional. Even though our upcoming debut album gets heavy, there’s a deep longing that runs through the cautionary tale at its core”.

“I remember going home and feeling super excited”, McGachy says when remembering the initial writing and recording sessions for Meridian Veil. “Singing in this band is freeing for me. I’m happy to show that side of myself”.  

“When you have a band that involves writers from different styles, you get something really unique”, Gowan says. “Meridian Veil is progressive metal with a very dark atmosphere and thought-provoking lyrics”.

“Upon hearing the demos for our upcoming album, I was struck by the quality of the songwriting”, Weinroth-Browne says. “I believe Meridian Veil captures the best aspects of 2000’s death metal and prog metal with a distinctly modern approach”.

More news about Meridian Veil’s inventive debut album is coming soon.

Watch the thrilling trailer for lead single “The Watcher” Below:

Lineup

Danny Marino - Guitars

Matt McGachy - Vocals

Dylan Gowan - Drums

Raphael Weinroth-Browne - Cello

Booking

Liam Frith - liam@dynamictalent.com

Follow Meridian Veil

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meridian.veil.band?psln=MWx5NGg2ZjkyZ2Z2NA==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1N9QEYc67U/

Bandcamp: https://meridianveil.bandcamp.com/

STORM FORCE Album TRUTH Now Available on All Digital Platforms and Compact Disc

The Storm Force album Truth is now available on all digital platforms and compact disc. Fans melodic rock can purchase or stream the album Truth at https://tr.ee/Rc79vu1ggr

Storm Force recently released their performance music video for the new single “Anti Social Media”, from their new album Truth. The entire album is available to stream or as a 24 bit hi res digital download on Bandcamp. 

Storm Force delivers powerful melodic hard rock fueled by soaring vocals, massive hooks, and the timeless energy of classic arena rock. Founded by guitarist and songwriter Greg Fraser, best known for his work with Canadian hard rock veterans Brighton Rock, the band blends classic influences with a modern edge, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly current.


The band first made its mark with the release of its debut album, Age Of Fear, in 2020 through Escape Music. The album earned praise from melodic rock fans and media alike, showcasing a powerful mix of driving guitars, memorable choruses, and emotionally charged songwriting.

Drawing inspiration from Whitesnake, Dokken, Scorpions, and Bon Jovi, Storm Force delivers music built for loud speakers, live stages, and fans who still believe in authentic, guitar-driven rock!

Age Of Fear the debut Storm Force album, along with both Fraze Gang albums are now available for a budget friendly download of $5,99 each at bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com

Band Members:

Patrick Gagliardi – lead vocals

Greg Fraser – lead guitar, backing vocals

Mike Berardelli – bass guitar

Roger Banks – drums

Production:

Produced and Mixed by Darius Szczepaniak

Strada XR Atmos Studio, Mississauga, ON

Recorded at Storce Recording, Niagara Falls, ON

Additional Musicians:

All keyboards by Mike “Benny” Bedrosian, except on “Between The Lines,” performed by Ray Coburn.

Margaret Maria – Cello on “I Wasn’t Finished Loving You”

Songwriting:

All songs written by Patrick Gagliardi and Greg Fraser, except “Saviour,” written by Greg Fraser.

Links:

https://stormforce.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/officialstormforce

https://x.com/stormforceband

https://youtube.com/@stormforce6368

https://www.instagram.com/stormforceband

https://www.tiktok.com/@stormforceband

ATOLL Joins Forces With CROWN MAGNETAR On "Weed Witch," Announces New Album 'Death Roll Party 9000'

Arizona's ferocious slamming death metal act ATOLL is joined by Dan Tucker of CROWN MAGNETAR on the brutal new single and video release, "Weed Witch." The first single to land ahead of ATOLL's forthcoming full length, explores the chaotic side of modernity through a viciously heavy offering. Death Roll Party 9000 will arrive on January 15, 2027, via Unique Leader Records. Death Roll Party 9000 is available to pre-order HERE.

ATOLL comments: 

"'Weed Witch' is one of those songs where we wanted to write something that was just absolutely disgusting but still fun. The song is built around a really heavy, slow groove with a bunch of tempo changes, nasty riffs, and huge breakdowns. The drums get pretty wild on this one, constantly switching between grooving, and those slower crushing sections that make you want to punch drywall Kyle style.

The idea behind the song is a ridiculous take on modern internet culture—a goth OnlyFans witch who puts curses on dudes through Cash App and other digital payment platforms. It’s not really about money, it’s just making fun of how weird everything has gotten and how crazy life is right now.

We were super stoked to have Dan Tucker from Crown Magnetar jump on this track. We’ve been fans of his vocals for a long time, and he absolutely killed his part. We were lucky enough to have him be part of the music video we shot in Denver too, which made the whole thing even cooler. Dan is an awesome dude and a monster vocalist, and we couldn’t be happier with how this song came out.

'Weed Witch' is definitely one of the heavier, slower songs on Death Roll Party 9000, and it’s a perfect example of the kind of weird, chaotic, and heavy stuff we love writing."

Death Roll Party 9000 was produced by ATOLL and recorded by Wade Taylor at Filthy Swine Productions. The album was mixed and mastered by Miguel Tereso of DemiGod Recordings. The cover artwork for Death Roll Party 9000 is by Karl Dahmer (Dahmer Art).

ATOLL's guest features are performed by Nathan Gearheart (VEHEMENCE) on "Swamp Terror Alligator," Dan Tucker (CROWN MAGNETAR) on "Weed Witch," Vladislav Martirosov and  Arseny Kovalchuk (EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT) on "Atomic Sunburn."

Additionally, Death Roll Party 9000 includes rhythm and lead guitars recorded by former member Spencer Ferguson.

ATOLL Live Dates:

11/20 Fart Collins, CO at sound bar with Incinerate/Angelic Desolation 
11/21 Denver, CO at The Roxy with Incinerate 

Their discography, including standout releases like Prepuce (2022) and Human Extract (2023), showcases their fearless experimentation, and with their 2024 full length Inhuman Implants, ATOLL reached new heights, further solidifying their place as pioneers within the extreme metal scene.

Now, preparing to unveil Death Roll Party 9000 on January 15, 2027, via Unique Leader Records, ATOLL delve into brutally heavy depths with a sense of humor bringing weird FX, renowned guests and slamming breakdowns. 
 

ATOLL is:

  • Wade Taylor – Vocals 

  • Cameron Broomfield – Bass 

  • Matt Markle – Guitar 

  • Max Stark – Drums 


Connect with ATOLL: