Roman Candle Tackle Misogyny And Survival On Latest Single "LADY LAZARUS"

Roman Candle release their latest single, "Lady Lazarus", today. A brutally honest confrontation with misogyny, survival, and the violence of shrinking for comfort. Named after Sylvia Plath's incendiary poem and fueled by the same defiant energy, the track lives in the tension between tenderness and rage, refusing to soften or apologize for taking up space. Listen to the blistering new offering HERE and watch the music video BELOW.

Piper Ferrari's vocals cut through with fearless precision. The band matches that intensity, building a sonic landscape that dares you to look away. Piper explains

"'Lady Lazarus' is me confronting misogyny head-on and refusing to shrink for anyone. The title comes from the Sylvia Plath poem, and like her, I'm pulling something powerful out of something painful. Lines like 'Tender when I wanna be / Callous when I have to be' came from recognizing how women are expected to bend, soften, or apologize just to exist - but also how we learn to harden ourselves for survival.

"When I sing 'Give me your dead stare, I eat men like air,' it's not about hating men - it's about reclaiming the space that was denied to me, the anger I was taught to bury, and the fear I was meant to carry. This song is the sound of unlearning all of that. It's rage, it's release, and it's me deciding I'm no longer shrinking out of anyone's comfort."

"Lady Lazarus" marks the sixth single since Roman Candle signed to Sumerian Records last year, continuing a run that has seen the Las Vegas quartet sharpen their voice with each release. "Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," "Nothing Is Original" and most recently, last week's "Bite Harder Than You Bleed". Last October's sold-out Las Vegas hometown show marked a defining moment, proof of swelling local and national attention.

To date, the band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, steadily building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

ICE NINE KILLS Officially Welcome Ghostface Into The INKverse With TWISTING THE KNIFE (FT. MCKENNA GRACE)

ICE NINE KILLS officially enter the canon of one of the most iconic horror franchises with “Twisting the Knife,” featured in the forthcoming film Scream 7. Castmember Mckenna Grace joins the band on the new single, a rare, high-impact crossover between one of modern metal’s most ambitious bands and one of horror cinema’s most enduring properties. Watch the official music video BELOW. Listen to the song HERE. Catch Scream 7 in theatres Friday, February 27th.

Ice Nine Kills mastermind Spencer Charnas shares: 

“Twisting the Knife is our tribute to Wes Craven and the Scream franchise, which means so much to us. Scream is baked into the DNA of who I am and of Ice Nine Kills—my love of horror, comedy, and the collision between the two. I was already obsessed with Halloween and Friday the 13th, but Scream was the first I saw in theaters. Hearing the killer talk about horror movies, in that distinctively pop-culture savvy Kevin Williamson way, blew my mind.

In recent years, we’ve gotten to know and work with Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan, Jamie Kennedy, Lee Waddell, and others in different capacities. We announced the collaboration with Scream 7 at Wembley Arena, with Ghostface and Rose McGowan, which was surreal in itself.

When we learned that Mckenna Grace is a fan of our band, it made perfect sense to invite her to sing. She recorded her part in my home studio, in the same room where I keep my screen-used Scream knife prop, one of the four rubber knives made for the first movie.

Marco Beltrami’s Scream scores are just as influential to me as any other component of the films. In our song, there are echoes of the moody atmospheres he’s created, with our own INK twist.”

Mckenna Grace adds

“Making this song was such a special experience for me- I am such a big INK fan and it was such an amazing opportunity to be able to play with a different style of music. I am so inspired by Amy Lee's vocals and we all wanted to channel Scream and Sydney’s story as best as we could. Spencer and the guys were so much fun to collaborate with and I’m so thankful to Kevin Williamson.”

The accompanying music video continues Ice Nine Kills’ signature horror-cinema homage, blending performance with a post-video narrative short that continues the ever-expanding INKverse lore. The voice of Ghostface himself, Roger L. Jackson, reprises his iconic role. The story picks up directly from 2025’s “The Laugh Track,”, which saw Matthew Lillard playing himself. This installment escalates the meta-horror further, with David Arquette (as himself), alongside Johnny Brennan, creator of The Jerky Boys, as Francis Rizzowitz. 

“Twisting the Knife” was first teased during Ice Nine Kills’ massive headlining show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, where the band staged the onstage “death” of Scream star Rose McGowan, followed by an onstage video call from Ghostface. The moment marked a theatrical high point in a career-defining run, following 2.5 years supporting Metallica on their global stadium tour and multiple sold-out headline tours worldwide. 

Accompanying today’s release is a ‘Nightmare on The Knife’ limited edition merch drop. A riff on Ice Nine Kill’s monthly ‘Nightmare on The Ninth’ drops, specifically tailored to today’s announcement. The exclusive items are available for a limited time HERE.   

20 years on from the release of their debut album, Ice Nine Kills are one of the most intentional and commercially successful bands in modern heavy music, driven by immersive cinematic world-building and a deep fusion of melody and bombast. Their two breakthrough albums, The Silver Scream and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood, generated over 1.5 billion streams alone and positioned the band as a rare crossover force.

INK’s recent string of standalone singles further cemented their position at the cutting edge of the intersection between horror and metal. “A Work of Art,” selected as the official song for Terrifier 3, soundtracked the film’s rise into box office history as the highest-grossing unrated movie of all time, while “The Great Unknown” sharpened the band’s cinematic instincts into a Matrix-inspired fever dream. Then came “The Laugh Track,” a homicidally catchy tribute to Jack Nicholson’s Joker that became the band’s most successful single to date, pushing them deeper into mainstream and pop culture conversation.

About Ice Nine Kills

Ice Nine Kills spread cavalier carnage with a knowing smile, crafting densely catchy songs that fuse extreme metal, melody, and punk with theatrical precision. Led by Spencer Charnas, the internationally acclaimed band broke through with The Silver Scream and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. Tracks like the gold-certified “A Grave Mistake,” “Hip to be Scared,” “The American Nightmare,” and franchise collaborations including “A Work of Art,” the official song from Terrifier 3, cemented Ice Nine Kills as one of modern metal’s most distinctive and culturally fluent forces.

Beyond the music, the band has built the INKverse into a sprawling ecosystem encompassing high-concept cinematic videos, graphic novels, mock true-crime books, the Psychos Only community, monthly “Nightmare on the 9th” merch drops, and the annual Silver Scream Convention. Handpicked by Metallica for their M72 World Tour and embraced by the horror community that shaped Charnas from childhood, Ice Nine Kills continue to blur the line between music, film, and fandom. “Twisting The Knife (ft. Mckenna Grace)” signals a bloody new chapter: the band stands 20 years on from their debut, with their most ambitious and devilish era yet unfolding.



About McKenna Grace

Mckenna Grace is an emerging voice in alt‑pop, crafting emotionally charged, confessional music that reflects the same depth and vulnerability she brings to her acclaimed acting career. She began writing songs in 2020, turning to music as a personal outlet that quickly evolved into a powerful creative extension of her storytelling. 

Shaped by a unique musical upbringing — her mother’s love of pop and her father’s passion for metal and hard rock — Grace blends intimate pop melodies with a raw, alternative edge. Her sound moves effortlessly between indie‑pop shimmer, pop‑punk energy, and lyrical honesty rooted in lived experience. 

In 2021, she signed with Photo Finish Records and officially stepped into the music world with a run of singles that introduced her versatility and voice. The indie‑pop favorite “Natalie” celebrates friendship and platonic love with warmth and clarity. The high‑octane “LOSER!!” cemented her reputation for channeling teenage angst into anthemic, relatable songwriting, while “Swim Team” showcased her introspective and pensive sides and continued evolution as an artist. 

Alongside her rising music career, Grace continues to take on high‑profile film roles. She was announced to star in Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series, Scooby, from Berlanti Productions and recently wrapped Lionsgate’s Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026), portraying ‘Maysilee Donner’ in the highly anticipated prequel. She will also star in Scream 7 (2026), marking her entry into one of horror’s most enduring franchises as well as the sequel PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026). In 2025 she was seen in a string of major releases including the feature adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You,Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and Jan Kamosa’s Anniversary. She also recently returned as ‘Phoebe Spengler’ in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), following the success of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. 

ROMAN CANDLE Confronts Industry Disillusionment With New Single "Bite Harder Than You Bleed"

Las Vegas screamo quartet Roman Candle have dropped brand new single, "Bite Harder Than You Bleed", today. A razor-edged confession about industry pressure, false worship, and the hollow egos hiding beneath the surface. Self-aware and unflinching it's the band's most striking release yet. Watch the official music video BELOW and stream the track on DSPs HERE.

Written in isolation and chasing emotional truth over polish, the track fuses serrated guitar work with Piper Ferrari's commanding vocal intensity and lyrics that refuse comfort whilst capturing the contradiction of writing your own playbook in a world that demands conformity. Speaking further on the inspiration for writing the track Piper shares

"Bite Harder Than You Bleed came from this place of being completely jaded with the music industry—the pressure to act the same, think the same, and worship the same idols. It's that 'kill your idols' moment where you realize even the people you look up to are just as hollow, anxious, and bruised as you are. Lines like 'falsely shallow, hollow, refusing to follow' and 'your idols hate you too' were me processing how disheartening it can feel, but also how freeing it is to acknowledge it. The song is basically my reminder that you have to bite harder than you bleed—push back, stay sharp, and refuse to let the world wear you down."

Since their breakout EP Discount Fireworks, Roman Candle spent the next few years refining their sound and expanding their reach. "Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," and "Nothing Is Original" each showcasing their ability to balance chaos with clarity. January's "Can We Watch Something Happy?", rooted in Piper's personal experiences, further cemented their reputation for unfiltered storytelling. Last October's sold-out Las Vegas hometown show marked a defining moment, proof of swelling local and national attention. To date, the band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, steadily building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

With a full-length album on the horizon, Roman Candle continues to position themselves at the forefront of a new generation of screamo acts. Raw, intentional, and resonant in a way that cuts straight to the bone.

"Bite Harder Than You Bleed" is out now via Sumerian Records and can be streamed here: sumerian.lnk.to/bhtyb

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

Enter Shikari Announce North American Headline Dates For June 2026

Enter Shikari have announced their return to North America today, for a string of East Coast headline dates. The run opens June 10 at Boston’s Paradise Rock Club, hits New York, Philadelphia, Nashville, Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Grand Rapids, and wraps June 23 at Toronto’s Phoenix Concert Theatre. Tickets go on general sale Friday, February 20 at 10AM local time HERE

Renowned worldwide for spectacular, innovative live shows that blur the line between concert and communal release, Enter Shikari have built a reputation as one of the most joyously raucous bands actively touring today. Whether commanding arena stages or whipping intimate rooms into euphoric dance parties, their performances are defined by immersive production, relentless energy, and a sense of collective celebration and catharsis that has become central to the band’s identity.

Their ambitious and masterfully curated live approach has translated powerfully across North America, where their fall 2024 headline tour, their biggest in the region to date, sold out venues across the US and Canada alongside You Me At Six and Yours Truly. Last summer brought headline shows in Southern California and a return to Warped Tour in Long Beach, further cementing their reputation as a must-see live act on both sides of the pond.

Pre-sales begin on with the artist pre-sale on Wednesday, February 18 at 10AM local time.

A Spotify presale follows Thursday, February 19 at 10AM local time, alongside venue presales where applicable from 12PM local time.

All presales close Thursday, February 19 at 10PM local time.

General on sale begins Friday, February 20 at 10AM local time. Tickets will be available via entershikari.com/presale.

North America – June 2026 Tour Dates

June 10 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

June 12 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY

June 13 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA

June 16 – The Basement East, Nashville, TN

June 17 – Hi-Fi Annex, Indianapolis, IN

June 18 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL

June 20 – Amsterdam Music Hall, Minneapolis, MN

June 22 – The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI

June 23 – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

In their homeland of the UK, Enter Shikari are one of the biggest and most vital acts in the modern heavy music landscape, having headlined major festivals and arena tours for several years. Their seventh studio album, A Kiss For The Whole World, debuted at No.1 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top five album debuts. The album anchored a 2024 arena tour that included the band’s first-ever headline performance at Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album & film Live From Wembley. This November, the band return to arenas for their largest UK and European tour to date. Enter Shikari begin 2026 in the studio, working on new music.

About Enter Shikari

Formed in 2003 in St Albans, UK, Enter Shikari are one of the most vital and enduring forces in modern British heavy music. Across seven studio albums, culminating in 2023’s A Kiss For The Whole World, the band have achieved seven consecutive UK top five midweek debuts, with A Kiss For The Whole World securing their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1. They have headlined multiple UK arena tours, topped major festival bills including Slam Dunk, and played close to 3,000 shows worldwide. Their first Wembley Arena headline performance in February 2024 was later captured on the live album Live From Wembley.

Renowned for ambitious, production-led live performances, their arena-scale laser and light production rivals major electronic festivals, turning every venue they play into a full-scale dance party with band members regularly plunging into the centre of the mosh pit. Multiple-time recipients of Best Live Band and Best UK Artist honours from Kerrang!, Rock Sound, NME and the Heavy Music Awards, Enter Shikari begin 2026 in the studio working on new material.

TX2 Drops New Single "Murder Scene" Featuring Magnolia Park

LA-based alt-rock artist TX2 has today released his debut album End Of Us via Hopeless Records. The 13-track album features collaborations with Black Veil Brides, Magnolia Park, Ice Nine Kills, DeathbyRomy, and Ekoh, and arrives after a decade of building one of heavy music's most polarizing and devoted fanbases. Today’s release is highlighted by focus track, "Die Alone" which captures the album's emotional core. Fans can listen to the full album HERE. 

Speaking on today’s highly anticipated release,TX2 frontman, Evan Thomas shares

“After 11 years of building toward this moment, the band and I are excited to unveil our debut album, ‘End of Us’, structured as a rock opera. Each single leading up to this release has told a story painting the larger album theme of, ‘The Resistance’, the final survivors in a world devastated by a vampire holocaust. I hope the story we’ve told through our debut album reminds the X Movement and those all around us that they cannot erase us.”

End Of Us marks a turning point for an artist who did what most won't: weaponized being the internet's punching bag and turned online hate into undeniable momentum. With 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, 1.3 million TikTok followers, and 100 million streams on previously released singles before the album even dropped, TX2 turned algorithmic outrage into a self-sustaining business outside traditional development models.

The album collects previously released singles including "The End of Us" featuring Black Veil Brides, "Murder Scene" featuring Magnolia Park, "HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)," "The Rain," "Feed" featuring DeathbyRomy, and "Nice Guy" featuring Ekoh, alongside new tracks that complete the album's narrative arc. Between them, the previously released songs generated 100 million streams and 42 million TikTok likes in the last 12 months alone.

TX2 has earned co-signs from Caleb Shomo, Ice Nine Kills, Black Veil Brides, Magnolia Park, and From First to Last while building the X Movement, a Discord-based mental health community with thousands of active members. As an openly queer artist, his refusal to sanitize his advocacy has made him both a target and a lifeline.

Thomas describes the album's sound as "punk meets vampire-core with an Eminem edge," drawing from influences like My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Black Veil Brides, and Linkin Park while carving out space entirely his own. He self-directed all music videos alongside guitarist Cameron Rostami with horror aesthetics inspired by Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

TX2 begins his US "End of Us" headline tour this month before heading to Australia with Rain City Drive in March, followed. He then returns to the US for a North America tour supporting Black Veil Brides before heading to Europe for a massive European festival run including Download Festival (alongside Linkin Park, Guns N' Roses, and Limp Bizkit), Rock AM Ring, Rock Im Park, Rock For People, Novarock, Graspop, Jera On Air, and Vainstream. For tickets and further information head to tx2merch.com/pages/tour

TX2 - THE END OF US TOUR (w/ Buffalo Farm & Flat Out)

Feb 6 - Grey Witch - Las Vegas, NV

Feb 7 - SOMA - San Diego, CA

Feb 8 - Temblor Bowling Company - Bakersfield, CA

Feb 11 - Lowbrow Palace - El Paso, TX

Feb 12 - Come And Take It Live - Austin, TX

Feb 13 - Laser City Music Hall - Oklahoma City, OK

Feb 15 - Vinyl Music Hall - Pensacola, FL

Feb 17 - The East - Nashville, TN

Feb 18 - Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO

Feb 19 - xBk Live - Des Moines, IA

Feb 21 - 4th & Polk Music & Event Space - Topeka, KS

Feb 23 - Uptown Funk Dueling Pianos - Albuquerque, NM

Feb 24 - 191 TOOLE - Tucson, AZ

TX2 w/ BLACK VEIL BRIDES - NORTH AMERICA 2026

Apr 25 - Riverside Municipal Auditorium - Riverside, CA

Apr 26 - Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort - Reno, NV

Apr 28 - Showbox SoDo - Seattle, WA

Apr 30 - The Union Event Center - Salt Lake City, UT

May 1 - Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO

May 2 - The Astro - Omaha, NE

May 4 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX

May 5 - House of Blues - Houston, TX

May 6 - The Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, TX

May 8 - Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA

May 11 - Piedmont Hall - Greensboro, NC

May 12 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA

May 14 - The Fillmore Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

May 15 - Stage AE - Pittsburgh, PA

May 17 - The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, MI

May 19 - Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - Indianapolis, IN

May 21 - The Fillmore Minneapolis - Minneapolis, MN

May 22 - Ramova Theatre - Chicago, IL

May 23 - The Sylvee - Madison, WI

May 25 - HISTORY - Toronto, ON

May 26 - MTELUS - Montreal, QC

May 28 - Palladium Times Square - New York, NY

May 29 - The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD

May 30 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA

ABOUT TX2

TX2 is the project of Los Angeles-based artist Evan Thomas, known for raw, emotionally charged alt-rock that refuses to play by the rules. Since going viral on TikTok in 2023 with "I Would Hate Me Too," TX2 has amassed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, 1.3 million TikTok followers, and a touring resume that includes opening for Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Ice Nine Kills, and Parkway Drive on the Summer of Loud tour.

Thomas founded the X Movement, a community dedicated to mental health awareness and creating safe spaces for fans who feel like they don't belong. He's openly queer, vocally advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and fan safety, and stays after every show to meet every fan, sometimes for hours. He's been called emo's most hated artist and its most necessary voice, often in the same breath. His debut album End Of Us is out now via Hopeless Records.

Flesh Prison Signs To Papercut Recordings & Drops New Single & Video; "Sent Through A Woodchipper"

Fast-ascending Toronto deathcore outfit Flesh Prison releases "Sent Through a Woodchipper" today via Papercut Recordings, marking their first single since signing with the label. The track arrives alongside a music video and signals a heavier, more focused direction for the band. Fans can stream the new track HERE and watch the accompanying music video below.

"Sent Through a Woodchipper" channels the raw aggression of OG MySpace-era deathcore. Lyrically, the track confronts retribution and justice against those who commit heinous acts. Mixed and mastered by Cody Stewart, the song delivers the band's most visceral work to date.

On today's release, the band share

"'Sent Through a Woodchipper' is a fast, violent release of anger rooted in the raw energy of the OG MySpace deathcore era," the band shares. "Lyrically, the song explores retribution and justice against those who commit heinous acts (genocide, displacement, and abuses of power). Sonically, we wanted something aggressive, relentless, and unapologetic, with no excess or restraint. Working with Cody Stewart on the mix and master helped push the track to its heaviest and fullest form. Dropping this single and video as our first release with Paper Cut Recordings marks a new era for our band—heavier, angrier, and more focused than ever."

After releasing their debut EP in February 2025, Flesh Prison - Paul Padgett (vocals), Jesse McKay (guitar), Brett Wright (bass), and Matt Andrews (drums) - also announced today that they have signed to the recently formed artist-first independent label, Papercut Recordings. The band has accumulated 85,000 Spotify streams and 51,800 YouTube views in just over a year, maintaining consistent monthly listenership and peaking near 10,000 monthly listeners.

Flesh Prison hits the road this April with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, Traitors, The Crimson Armada, and Nailed Shut, with dates in Quebec City (4/9), Montreal (4/10), and London, ON (4/12), with more to be announced.

ABOUT FLESH PRISON

Flesh Prison is a Toronto-based deathcore band rooted in the raw aggression of OG Myspace-era deathcore. Formed in late 2024, the band blends relentless brutality with a stripped-down, uncompromising approach. The quartet has amassed 85,000 Spotify streams and 51,800 YouTube views since their debut EP released last year and began 2026 by announcing that they signed with Papercut Recordings.

ROMAN CANDLE Drop New Single & Video "Can We Watch Something Happy?"

Roman Candle share "Can We Watch Something Happy?" today, arriving with an accompanying music video. Written from the perspective of Piper Ferrari's childhood self, the track documents the cycle of uncontrolled intrusive thoughts, compulsive prayer, and the overwhelming guilt of believing her own mind was a sin. The song arrives as the band's fourth single following their 2025 Sumerian Records signing. Fans can stream the new track HERE and watch the accompanying music video Below.

Speaking on the theme of the new single, Piper shares

"'Can We Watch Something Happy' is written from the perspective of my childhood self. I struggled with severe OCD growing up, which was intensified by being raised in a religious household. I wasn't diagnosed until much later, so for most of my youth I didn't understand what was happening — I just remember being scared all the time.There was a constant cycle of praying for the intrusive thoughts to go away, eventually giving in to them, and then praying again for forgiveness. That's where the repeated 'one more time' comes from. It wasn't about depression or suicidality; it was about trying to survive this overwhelming fear of thoughts I didn't want, and then feeling deep guilt because I believed even having those thoughts was a sin."

Roman Candle has built their Sumerian Records tenure on unflinching examination of difficult and vulnerable topics such as mental health and trauma. Prior to today's new track, the band released the critically acclaimed singles "Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," and "Nothing Is Original". Each track stakes new ground in how the band articulates pain without softening its edges or asking for easy answers. "Can We Watch Something Happy?" continues that trajectory.

Roman Candle have firmly established themselves as one of the most vital voices in contemporary hardcore. The band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting. With much more to come from the band in 2026, they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Roman Candle is a visceral and emotionally charged hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari (vocals) and Jonas Vece (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their former project sowithout., the two formed Roman Candle with a vision to push the boundaries of hardcore through vulnerability, intensity, and intentionality.

Rooted in the lineage of bands like Saetia, Touché Amoré, and Poison the Well, Roman Candle blends classic “screamo” sensibilities with a modern edge—balancing raw catharsis and poetic tension. Their 2022 debut EP Discount Fireworks marked them as a standout in the Las Vegas underground. After spending much of 2023 & 2024 showcasing their new material live, the band's reputation for emotionally resonant, tightly wound songs that leave nothing on the table was further cemented. The band also spent a considerable amount of time on the road with bands like Dying Wish, Boundaries, Militare Gun, Foreign Hands, Pool Kids and one off shows with Touche Amore, Botch, Better Lovers and more.

Known for fiercely passionate live performances, Roman Candle has become a vital voice in the evolving Las Vegas hardcore scene. As a femme-fronted band, Piper Ferrari brings a rare and welcome presence to the genre, challenging norms and creating space for a more inclusive scene. Alongside Jonas Vece’s cutting guitar work and atmospheric tension, the band captures a sense of urgency that’s both deeply personal and powerfully collective.

With a full-length album on the horizon and growing attention beyond their hometown, Roman Candle is shaping a future for screamo that feels just as emotionally immediate as its roots.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

XCOMM Release "Fake ID"; New Single & Music Video Out Now Via Blowed Out Records

Hardcore punk shouldn’t be polite and Venice Beach outfit XCOMM’s new single “Fake ID” proves exactly that. In a riotous statement that pays no mind to etiquette or decorum, the track and its accompanying music video truly kick in the doors and come out swinging. A short, sharp adrenaline shot about being underage, underestimated, and completely unwilling to wait your turn, "Fake ID" is available on streaming platforms now HERE with the official music video available to view Below.

Written by frontman Michael Gatto after getting rejected from one too many shows for being under 21, “Fake ID” turns frustration into a snotty anthem with a beatdown core.

“Fake ID rips! It’s about getting rejected from shows for being under 21 when all you want to do is check out a band. The video shoot was amazing — it was so funny to walk around town dressed as grandmas for a day. I thought we looked great and I love how the video concludes with us walking into the ocean…”

Today’s release also marks a major career milestone: XCOMM will support the Foo Fighters tonight at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for a sold-out charity concert benefiting Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission, two organizations providing shelter, food, and support for unhoused Angelenos. The show also happens to fall on Dave Grohl’s birthday. Tickets are available HERE.

“Fake ID” is the second single from XCOMM’s upcoming debut album Time To Burn, produced by Ross Robinson (Korn, The Cure, Slipknot, Glassjaw, At The Drive In) and coming soon via Blowed Out Records,  the incubator-like brainchild of Robinson, Ghostemane, and Bill Armstrong. The record captures the full-bore chaos that’s already made XCOMM one of the most exciting and talked-about new bands in the realm of heavy music.

XCOMM is Michael Gatto (vocals/guitar), Jay Vargas (guitar), Adan Escoto (bass), Revel Ian (drums), and Hunter Grogan (DJ). They are loud, lethal, and just getting started.

ABOUT XCOMM

XCOMM are a ferocious hardcore punk band from Venice Beach, fusing old-school intensity with a modern sense of chaos and clarity. Formed in 2023, the band features frontman Michael Gatto, guitarist Jay Vargas, bassist Adan Escoto, drummer Revel Ian, and DJ/sampler Hunter Grogan.

Signed to Blowed Out Records, XCOMM recorded their upcoming debut album Time To Burn with the legendary Ross Robinson producing. Their first two singles, “Reasons” and “Fake ID,” showcase their ability to bottle frustration and self-awareness into precise, pummeling anthems. The latter, clocking in at just over two and a half minutes, turns the age restricted show rejection into a skate-punk rampage with a warped sense of humor and a breakdown built to decimate.

XCOMM have already opened for Hatebreed, shared the stage with Down at Milwaukee Metal Fest, landed on LEO Weekly’s “10 Under-the-Radar Acts” at Louder Than Life, and will support the Foo Fighters at the Kia Forum this evening for a sold-out benefit concert in support of Hope The Mission and Los Angeles Mission.

With their debut album slated for release later this year, the band have barely scratched the surface of the unabridged mayhem they are about to unleash. In the band's words "XCOMM are coming for your life"

XCOMM are

Michael Gatto – Vocals/Guitar

Revel Ian – Drums

Adan Escoto – Bass

Jay Vargas – Guitar

Hunter Grogan - DJ

TX2 Drops New Single "Murder Scene" Featuring Magnolia Park

Alt-rock phenom, TX2 has today released "Murder Scene," the second single from his debut album End Of Us, arriving February 13 via Hopeless Records. The track features Magnolia Park and marks a reciprocal collaboration between two of the new generation's most buzzed-about emo acts.

"Magnolia Park and I have been friends for years now, and since they had me featured on a song, it seemed only right to invite them to collab on this track," says Evan Thomas (TX2). "The song 'Murder Scene' dives into the story of our album, with Josh playing a different character introduced in the last act. We are both in two of the biggest upcoming emo bands of the new generation, this is the perfect collaboration to me."

"Murder Scene" uses gothic horror imagery to explore the intersection of relationship betrayal and mental health crisis. Set in a haunted motel with ghosts and shadows, the track transforms the fear of abandonment into a theatrical nightmare, capturing the paranoia and isolation of hitting rock bottom alone. The single continues the narrative arc established by the album's title track "The End of Us feat Black Veil Brides," a six-minute epic that dropped in December alongside the album announcement.

TX2 also surprise-dropped a music video for previously released track, "The Rain" in December while supporting Ice Nine Kills on their UK and European arena tour. The animated video, inspired by PS2-era survival horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, was created in collaboration with animator @fersetid_ and bridges the visual storyline between TX2's "FEED" and "The End of Us" music videos. ICYMI, you can watch The video for "The Rain" below.

With 1 million monthly Spotify listeners and 1.3 million TikTok followers, TX2 has built one of alternative music's most devoted and polarizing fanbases through relentless touring and the X Movement, a Discord-based mental health community. His debut album End Of Us arrives February 13, 2026 via Hopeless Records and features collaborations with Black Veil Brides, Magnolia Park, DeathbyRomy, Ekoh, and Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas.

TX2 already has a stacked touring schedule for 2026. Beginning with their US 'End of Us' Headline tour beginning in February, they then head to Australia with Rain City Drive in March, followed by a stellar European festival run including Download Festival, Rock AM Ring, Rock Im Park, Rock For People, Novarock, Graspop, Jera On Air and Vainstream.

ABOUT TX2

TX2 has spent years earning co-signs from scene veterans. Beartooth's Caleb Shomo has publicly praised his "passion, hard work, and talent", his track "MAD" featuring Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas generated over 10,000 TikTok video creations and From First to Last joined him on "THIS ISN'T ABOUT DRUGS (I SWEAR)."

His upcoming debut album, 'End Of Us' (due out February 13th via Hopeless Records) collects previously released singles alongside new material, including recent tracks "The Rain," "HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)," "Feed" featuring DeathbyRomy, and "Nice Guy" featuring Ekoh. Between them, these previously released songs have racked up a staggering 100 million streams, 42 million likes on TikTok and 1 million monthly Spotify listeners in the last 12 months. The upcoming album features a further collaborations with Magnolia Park and an instrumental version of TX2's track with Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas, "M.A.D".

Beyond the music, TX2 has built something even more impressive: the X Movement, a Discord-based community where thousands of fans support each other through mental health struggles. He goes live on social media to answer fan questions every day and stays after every show, sometimes for hours, to meet every fan. He keeps ticket prices low and uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and fan safety in music spaces. It's work that's made him both a target and a lifeline, depending on who's watching.

End Of Us captures all of it. The noise, the defiance, the exhaustion, and the refusal to quit. Thomas describes the album's sound as "punk meets vampire-core with an Eminem edge," drawing from influences like My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Black Veil Brides, and Linkin Park while carving out space that's entirely his own and elevating the genre, and it’s fandom, to a new level.. His debut album End Of Us arrives February 13, 2026 via Hopeless Records.

All The Damn Vampires Close The Vicecore Story With New Single "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" Featuring Miles Dimitri Baker (Ice Nine Kills)

Los Angeles-based synthwave-meets-alternative-metal pioneers All The Damn Vampires drop "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" today, the album-closing track from their highly anticipated debut VICECORE (out February 6th). The single marks a pivotal moment for the project: the first proper introduction of guitarist and official live member, Miles Dimitri Baker (Ice Nine Kills) to All The Damn Vampires fans, and the emotional culmination of the story woven throughout the album.

Fans can stream "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" HERE, watch the live performance video Below, and pre-order VICECORE on vinyl .

Where previous singles "Last Man Standing" and "Into The Night" leaned into AI-generated visuals, "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" brings the band into sharp, tangible focus. The video splices smoky, neon-drenched band performance footage with cinematic shots of a young woman looking out over Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills—a visual representation of the album's themes of longing, closure, and release. It's intimate and atmospheric, grounding the project's retro-futuristic world in raw human emotion.

Speaking on today's release. ATDV founder, songwriter, producer and guitarist - Davey Oberlin - shares

"'Sunset Over The Final Chapter' is not only our way of introducing guitar virtuoso Miles Dimitri Baker to our All The Damn Vampires listeners, but it closes out the story being told throughout our VICECORE album.It's the culmination of a delicate blend of synthwave and heavy that will define the direction going forward for ATDV."

Miles Dimitri Baker also adds

“So stoked on this track and video finally coming out. I really like how the solo turned out and it’s awesome to be doing something not only with my friends, but musicians I respect.”

Musically, "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" delivers everything that's made All The Damn Vampires compelling: vintage synthwave textures colliding with crushing alternative metal, industrial elements threading through the arrangement, and gut-punch beatdowns that hit like emotional catharsis. But it's Baker's incendiary guitar solo that elevates the track into something transcendent. Dripping with emotion and technical firepower, the solo showcases a different facet of his exceptional talent that may pleasantly surprise fans who are only familiar with his work in Ice Nine Kills. Powerhouse vocalist, Ryan Rose delivers one of his most vulnerable performances yet, his classically trained voice cutting through the dense production with raw intensity.

Throughout VICECORE, there's a story being told. A narrative that unfolds across reimagined covers (Benny Mardones' "Into The Night," Whitesnake's "Is This Love," Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight," Cutting Crew's "(I Just) Died In Your Arms") and original tracks that blur the line between the two. "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" brings that story to its conclusion, leaving listeners to piece together the details themselves.

"Throughout the VICECORE album there is a story being told," Oberlin explains. "It's up to the listener to pinpoint exactly what is being told—we're just providing the paintbrush and canvas. This song closes out the story with subtle direction, where we see ourselves walking away from a day that never seems to end, finally letting this next sunset be its last."

Recorded over 18 months and entirely self-produced by Oberlin, VICECORE also features contributions from synthwave producer Sunglasses Kid on the title track and a blistering guitar solo from virtuoso Andy James on "Is This Love." The album's aesthetic draws from Miami Vice, hardcore merch culture, and Los Angeles gang imagery, filtered through Oberlin's deep love of film soundtracks and a childhood spent obsessing over Type O Negative, Korn, and Alice in Chains.

All The Damn Vampires has already carved out a lane at the intersection of heavy music and visual media. The project's music has appeared in cult horror film Terrifier 2, while Oberlin's collaboration with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of "Ordinary", which he produced and co-wrote, debuted via a secret Fortnite puzzle. With over 12.7 million cross-platform streams and 2.14 million YouTube views to date, All The Damn Vampires continues to build a world where nostalgia can be cinematic, crushing, and transformative.

ABOUT ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES

All The Damn Vampires is more than a music project. It’s a cinematic world crafted by musician and producer Davey Oberlin. Built on a foundation of synthwave, goth metal, and cinematic sound design, the project evokes neon‑drenched cityscapes, emotional storytelling, and an unapologetic embrace of retro‑futuristic aesthetics.

Oberlin’s musical pedigree adds depth to the project. Having performed and toured with legendary acts like Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and Winds of Plague, he brings a unique perspective that fuses heavy music sensibilities with lush, melodic synth textures. This balance of grit and atmosphere has become a hallmark of All The Damn Vampires.

The project’s reach has extended into visual media, with its music featured in films such as the cult‑favorite Terrifier 2, connecting the sound of All The Damn Vampires with horror and synthwave subcultures worldwide.

Further elevating the project, Oberlin collaborated with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of their song “Ordinary.” Serving as both producer and co‑writer, he infused their track with his distinctive sonic vision, melding synth‑pop vibrancy with the band’s powerful rock identity.

Whether crafting immersive soundscapes or collaborating with some of the biggest names in modern music, All The Damn Vampires continues to push boundaries. Delivering beautifully evocative music that’s as cinematic as it is unique and unforgettable.

Vana Announces First Ever US Headline Run: THE LADY IN RED TOUR

Fresh off her signing to Sumerian Records and the release of "Pray," Vana announces her first US headline tour. Vana: The Lady In Red Tour launches April 17th, 2026, in Atlanta and runs through early June, hitting 31 cities across the US and Canada. Special guests Cloudyfield, Deadlands, and RedHook join the run. Pre-sales start at 12pm ET today with general on-sale kicking off at 10am local on Friday, December 12th from www.vanamusicofficial.com.

The tour marks a turning point for the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who spent 2025 building momentum independently before signing with Sumerian and joining Set It Off and Fame On Fire on the road. Now Vana's stepping into the headline slot, bringing her gritty, trap-infused industrial metal to rooms across North America. This is the next chapter for an artist who's racked up over 1 million Spotify monthly listeners, 85 million streams, 18.8 million plays on single "Beg!" alone, and a dedicated fanbase built through unfiltered connection on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram.

“Doing my own headline tour has always been a dream of mine and I’m so grateful to finally make this dream a reality. This tour feels like the moment I finally get to step into the world I’ve been building in my head since I started Vana. I’m so excited for my first headline tour across North America! I’m so proud of curating a lineup of powerhouses like Cloudyfield, Deadlands, and RedHook. The fact they are joining me makes it even more unreal. These shows will be nuts!” ~ Vana

"The Lady In Red Tour" kicks off in the South before working its way up the East Coast, cutting through the Midwest, hitting the West Coast, and looping back through Texas and the Southeast. The routing includes marquee rooms like The Roxy in Los Angeles, Gramercy in New York, and The Sinclair in Boston, alongside indie staples like Bottom Lounge in Chicago and Off Broadway in St. Louis. It's a mix built for fans who've been showing up since day one and the new audiences who recently discovered Vana through latest single, "Pray" and her signing to Sumerian Records.

Special VIP packages will be available, offering fans direct access to meet-and-greets and exclusive merch. Vana is endorsed by Fender and Jackson Guitars. The tour is presented in association with Sumerian Records, SiX18, and Sound Talent Group.

TICKET INFO

Presale: Tuesday, December 9th @ 12pm ET via Spotify, Bandsintown & local venues

Presales end: Thursday, December 11th @ 10pm local time

General on-sale: Friday, December 12th @ 10am local

For more information and VIP packages, visit www.vanamusicofficial.com

TOUR DATES:

Fri 4/17 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)

Sat 4/18 – Orlando, FL – Conduit

Sun 4/19 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum

Tue 4/21 – North Carolina – Hangar 1819

Wed 4/22 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry

Thu 4/23 – Washington, DC – Atlantis

Sat 4/25 – New York, NY – Gramercy

Sun 4/26 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair

Tue 4/28 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club

Wed 4/29 – Cleveland, OH – Mahall's

Fri 5/1 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

Sat 5/2 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line

Sun 5/3 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall

Tue 5/5 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar

Thu 5/7 – Denver, CO – Bluebird

Sat 5/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ The Complex

Sun 5/10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social

Tue 5/12 – Seattle, WA – The Croc

Wed 5/13 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne

Fri 5/15 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield

Sat 5/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy

Sun 5/17 – Anaheim, CA – HOB Parish

Tue 5/19 – Arizona – Crescent Ballroom

Thu 5/21 – Austin, TX – CATIL

Fri 5/22 – Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut

Sat 5/23 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles

Tue 5/26 – Nashville, TN – Basement East

Thu 5/28 – Allentown, PA – Arrow

Fri 5/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall

Sat 5/30 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall

Mon 6/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall

About Vana:

Vana (pronounced VAH-NAH) is a New Zealand-based artist whose industrial alt-metal sound merges brutal riffs with haunting electro-pop elements, trap-influenced production, and visceral breakdowns. Raised in Auckland (originally born in Anaheim, California), Vana is entirely self-taught, building her sound and fanbase independently before signing to Sumerian Records in 2025.

Her breakout single "Beg!" amassed over 18.8 million Spotify streams and 1.7 million video views, earning her acclaim from Rolling Stone Australia, Vice New Zealand, NZ Musician, and Rova. With over 85 million cross-platform streams, 765,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and a combined social following of over 1.2 million across TikTok and Instagram, Vana has established herself as one of alternative music's most compelling new voices.

Drawing influence from Pierce the Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me The Horizon, Brakence, and Chase Atlantic, Vana's music is equally informed by gothic literature, Lovecraftian horror, fantasy role-playing games like Baldur's Gate 3, and fragrance descriptions on niche perfume forums. She co-produces all her music with Vincent Ernst of Magnolia Park, crafting a sonic world as lore-driven and visually ambitious as it is sonically uncompromising.

A passionate advocate for inclusion, mental health awareness, and female empowerment in male-dominated spaces, Vanauses her platform to create a safe space for women, LGBTQ+ audiences, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider. Her debut album, arriving fall 2026 via Sumerian Records, will introduce a dystopian fantasy world rooted in dark femininity, villainy, and the perspective of the misunderstood.



Vana is endorsed by Fender Guitars and Jackson Guitars.

Paleface Swiss Drop Emotionally Devastating New Single and Music Video "Everything Is Fine"

Switzerland’s heaviest export Paleface Swiss release new track “Everything Is Fine” today, the third and final single from their upcoming The Wilted EP, out January 2, 2026. The single differs greatly from the previously released songs from the EP so far and further displays the raw, emotional vulnerability the band are completely unafraid of tackling head on. It lands alongside one of the most emotionally charged and visually ambitious videos the band has released to date that depicts the story of two lovers grappling with heartbreakingly unfair circumstances that neither can change. Watch the official music video below and stream the new track.

Following previously released singles, “Instrument of War” and “Let Me Sleep”, this final track marks the last threshold before The Wilted EP’s full reveal. It continues the record’s core narrative: burnout, fragility, and the quiet devastation that follows explosive success. Having sold more than 35,000 tickets across the U.S. in 2025 and completed a sold-out rund through the UK, Europe and Australia, Paleface Swiss now steer into the emotional reckoning of what comes next.

“Everything Is Fine tells the story of two lovers caught in situations they cannot change,” says frontman Marc “Zelli” Zellweger. “They face unfair trials that wound them, yet they try to accept what neither wants to accept. In trying to numb the pain, it only cuts deeper because they keep asking why love fails even when they’ve done everything right.”

Musically, the track balances the band’s signature heaviness with stark melancholy. It’s one of the most cinematic and emotionally raw moments of the band's career to date. Directed by longtime collaborator Kriss Jakob, the video explores themes of love, death, and disassociation with stark theatricality. Zelli also took on co-editing duties for the first time, deepening the creative intimacy and ensuring every frame beautifully compliments the weight and impact of the track's theme.

The Wilted EP was born in the aftermath of relentless momentum. Written across months of mostly-sold-out touring through Europe, the U.S., and Australia, it traces the burnout, emotional collapse, and uneasy regrowth that comes in the wake of releasing a life-alteringly successful album and trying to learn how to navigate the aftermath. If Cursed documented the breaking point, The Wilted EP lingers in what comes after. The hollow quiet, the spiraling mind, the fragile attempts to maintain forward motion and continue to rise.

Its visual identity continues the band’s symbolic language of flowers: blooms that were once vivid when featured on the Cursed album artwork, are now curled and brittle. An unflinching depiction of decay and disintegration.

Known for their incomparable live performances and fearless approach to intense and vulnerable topics, Paleface Swiss has built a reputation as one of the most vital, unfiltered, and rapidly rising forces in the world of modern metal today. With their latest full-length album, Cursed, Paleface Swiss took listeners into their darkest, most intricate, and artistically diverse chapter yet, combining their trademark Nu-Core heaviness with raw vulnerability, a rare and special combination for a band within their genre. The album charted at #17 globally on Spotify, #3 in the U.S., and #1 in the UK, followed by an extended version - Cursed: The Complete Edition.

The album's success kicked off a year of career-defining momentum for Paleface Swiss that included back-to-back sellout tours across Europe & the UK, North America, multiple festival performances and their first ever tour of Australia. Refusing to rest on their laurels, Paleface Swiss will begin 2026 with the release of 'The Wilted EP', their biggest headline tour of Europe and the UK to date and will be heading back to the US in May to play major festivals Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple Festival. For more info and tickets head to palefaceswiss.com

ABOUT PALEFACE SWISS

Since their debut Chapter 3: The Last Selection in 2020, Paleface Swiss have risen from underground darlings to global heavyweights in the world of metal. With explosive riffs, punishing beatdowns, a brutally heavy rhythm section, and frontman Zelli’s signature vocal savagery, the band quickly gained momentum—landing four breakout tracks on Spotify’s Heavy Beatdown playlist Their 2022 follow-up Fear & Dagger pushed even further, earning praise for its emotional weight and unflinching heaviness, with standout reviews from Metal Injection, New Transcendence, and Wall of Sound. Singles like “The Orphan,” “Dead Man’s Diary” (feat. LANDMVRKS' Florent Salfati), and “My Grave / Lay with Me” solidified their place among the new wave of deathcore’s most innovative acts.

In the years that followed, Paleface Swiss took their chaos on the road—touring with Body Snatcher, Counterparts, and The Ghost Inside, and leveling festival stages from Sick New World to Hellfest. Their live reputation exploded, converting crowds with a show that fuses unrelenting brutality and raw vulnerability. Between headline tours and viral fan demand, they released standalone anthems “Best Before: Death,” “Please End Me,” and “The Gallow”—each now included on their latest offering Cursed: The Complete Edition, the most ambitious and complete chapter of their journey so far. To date, the band have amassed over 180 million streams, 53 million YouTube views, with their Spotify Monthly listeners recently peaking at over 1 million. Their recent, sold-out Cursed Tour across Europe, the UK, North America and Australia sold over 70,000 tickets.

PALEFACE SWISS are: 

Vox: Marc “Zelli” Zellweger

Guitar: Yannick Lehmann

Bass: Tommy-Lee Abt

Drums: Cassiano 'Cassi' Toma

TX2 Announces Debut Album 'End Of Us'; Drops New Single Feat. Black Veil Brides

Alt-rock phenom, TX2 has announced the release of his long-awaited and highly-anticipated debut album End Of Us, arriving February 13, 2026 via Hopeless Records. The album announcement arrives alongside the release of lead single and title track "The End of Us," an epic six-minute cinematic opus featuring Black Veil Brides, live strings, and TX2's most ambitious music video to date that he self-directed alongside guitarist Cameron Rostami. Stream the new track HERE. Watch the music video Below and pre-order the upcoming album HERE.

End Of Us marks a turning point for an artist who's spent a decade building one of heavy music's most devoted, and polarizing, fanbases. With 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, 1.3 million TikTok followers, and a relentless touring schedule that's taken him from opening slots on the Summer of Loud tour and multiple tours with Ice Nine Kills, performances at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple, to Download Festival 2026, TX2 has turned online hate into undeniable, unstoppable momentum. Today, TX2 continues his meteoric rise as he heralds the beginning of a new chapter with the album’s title track which captures the weight of betrayal, the chaos of spiraling, and the courageous defiance required to keep going anyway.

Speaking on today's announcement, Evan Thomas (TX2) shares

"'The End of Us' is the darkest song I've ever written. It captures that feeling of spiraling that happens shortly after betrayal, when everything you've built slips away. I said 'fuck it' and wanted to make a 6 minute epic. Live strings captured the emotions perfectly. Then having Andy's voice brings a weight and intensity that was perfect for the emotion of the track—he played the perfect character and created cinematic chaos. This song is the lead single of our album 'The End of Us' and features our biggest music video yet. Cam and I directed the music video, and I think made a video that will live much longer than we expected. I hope this song finds its own meaning to the right person."

TX2 has spent years earning co-signs from scene veterans. Beartooth's Caleb Shomo has publicly praised his "passion, hard work, and talent", his track "MAD" featuring Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas generated over 10,000 TikTok video creations and From First to Last joined him on "THIS ISN'T ABOUT DRUGS (I SWEAR)."

The 13-track album collects previously released singles alongside new material, including recent tracks "The Rain," "HOSTAGE (they will not erase us)," "Feed" featuring DeathbyRomy, and "Nice Guy" featuring Ekoh. Between them, these previously released songs have racked up a staggering 100 million streams and 42 million likes on TikTok in the last 12 months. The upcoming album also features a further collaboration with Magnolia Park and an instrumental version of TX2's track with Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Charnas, "M.A.D".

Beyond the music, TX2 has built something even more impressive: the X Movement, a Discord-based community where thousands of fans support each other through mental health struggles. He goes live on social media to answer fan questions every day and stays after every show, sometimes for hours, to meet every fan. He keeps ticket prices low and uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and fan safety in music spaces. It's work that's made him both a target and a lifeline, depending on who's watching.

End Of Us captures all of it. The noise, the defiance, the exhaustion, and the refusal to quit. Thomas describes the album's sound as "punk meets vampire-core with an Eminem edge," drawing from influences like My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Black Veil Brides, and Linkin Park while carving out space that's entirely his own and elevating the genre, and it’s fandom, to a new level.

TX2 is currently supporting Ice Nine Kills on their EU dates and UK arena tour in December before returning to the UK for Download Festival 2026, where he'll play alongside Linkin Park, Guns N' Roses, and Limp Bizkit.

ABOUT TX2

TX2 is the project of Los Angeles based artist Evan Thomas, known for raw, emotionally charged alt-rock that refuses to play by the rules. Since going viral on TikTok in 2023 with "I Would Hate Me Too," TX2 has amassed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners, 1.3 million TikTok followers, and a touring resume that includes opening for Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Ice Nine Kills and Parkway Drive on the Summer of Loud tour.

Thomas founded the X Movement, a community dedicated to mental health awareness and creating safe spaces for fans who feel like they don't belong. He's openly queer, vocally advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and fan safety, and stays after every show to meet every fan, sometimes for hours. He's been called emo's most hated artist and its most necessary voice, often in the same breath. His debut album End Of Us arrives February 13, 2026 via Hopeless Records.

Roman Candle Drop New Single "Nothing Is Original"

Las Vegas hardcore firebrand, Roman Candle share brand new single "Nothing Is Original" today, arriving with an accompanying music video. The new track continues the band's prolific output following their signing to Sumerian Records earlier this year. Fans can stream the new single HERE and watch the music video Below.

Speaking on today's release, vocalist Piper Ferrari shares

“’Nothing Is Original’ was the first song we wrote for the new record, and it set the emotional temperature for everything that followed. Those early lines—‘holier than thou / holier than me’—opened the door to a kind of raw self-interrogation we hadn’t tapped into before. It became the blueprint for the entire album: messy, honest, and painfully human.”

Since joining Sumerian Records, Roman Candle have released the critically acclaimed singles "Fire In The Night Sky Forever."and "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," establishing themselves as one of the most vital voices in contemporary hardcore. The band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

The band will be ending the year on a high note as they join Norma Jean on the California dates of the "Oh God, The Aftermath" Anniversary Tour, beginning December 6th in Bakersfield.

Roman Candle Supporting Norma Jean

"Oh God, The Aftermath" Anniversary Tour

Saturday, December 06 - Bakersfield, CA @ Nile Theatre

Sunday, December 07 - Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amp

Monday, December 08 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Roman Candle is a visceral and emotionally charged hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari (vocals) and Jonas Vece (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their former project sowithout., the two formed Roman Candle with a vision to push the boundaries of hardcore through vulnerability, intensity, and intentionality.

Rooted in the lineage of bands like Saetia, Touché Amoré, and Poison the Well, Roman Candle blends classic “screamo” sensibilities with a modern edge—balancing raw catharsis and poetic tension. Their 2022 debut EP Discount Fireworks marked them as a standout in the Las Vegas underground. After spending much of 2023 & 2024 showcasing their new material live, the band's reputation for emotionally resonant, tightly wound songs that leave nothing on the table was further cemented. The band also spent a considerable amount of time on the road with bands like Dying Wish, Boundaries, Militare Gun, Foreign Hands, Pool Kids and one off shows with Touche Amore, Botch, Better Lovers and more.

Known for fiercely passionate live performances, Roman Candle has become a vital voice in the evolving Las Vegas hardcore scene. As a femme-fronted band, Piper Ferrari brings a rare and welcome presence to the genre, challenging norms and creating space for a more inclusive scene. Alongside Jonas Vece’s cutting guitar work and atmospheric tension, the band captures a sense of urgency that’s both deeply personal and powerfully collective.

With a full-length album on the horizon and growing attention beyond their hometown, Roman Candle is shaping a future for screamo that feels just as emotionally immediate as its roots.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

Vana Signs to Sumerian Records, Drops Brand New Single & Music Video "Pray"

Auckland-based, RnB tinged industrial metal vanguard, Vana has announced her signing to Sumerian Records and releases "Pray” today. The signing marks a significant shift for the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who has already built a devoted global following and over 85 million streams across platforms independently. Her brand new single "Pray" and its accompanying music video arrive as Vana is wrapping up her US tour supporting Set It Off and Fame On Fire, bringing her unique blend of industrial alt-metal, trap and R&B to packed rooms across the country. Stream the new single HERE and watch the accompanying video below. 

“Pray” explores the fracture of reality through the lens of someone experiencing psychosis and mania, twisting religious iconography into a portrait of psychological chaos. It also reflects Vana’s personal relationship with religion and its impact on her life. Raised in a religious household, she remains deeply informed and respectful of religious theology, even as she subverts it. An influence that runs through her writing alongside her fascination with gothic literature, anime, Lovecraftian horror, and the perspective of the misunderstood. These are just some of the influences that will shape the lore and world building of her highly anticipated debut album, slated for release next year. 

Speaking on her new release and singing to Sumerian Records, Vana shares

"This song stems from the idea of how it'd feel experiencing psychosis. Sonically, this song is just as chaotic as I'd imagine someone's psyche would be if they were in a manic episode. Almost as if both the angel and the devil on your shoulders were both screaming in your ears at the same time.

"Signing with Sumerian feels like I've found a label that understands my brain. "They believed in 'Pray' the second they heard it, as well as in the world I want to create around my project. This song is the beginning of a whole cinematic universe I've been dying to create. I feel like I just joined the perfect team to help me make the chaos in my brain real. Launching 'Pray' with Sumerian already feels like the start of something huge, and I can't wait for everyone to see what we've been cooking!"

Vana taught herself guitar, bass, and production as a teenager in Auckland, originally imagining a career as a lead guitarist before stepping into the spotlight herself. Her breakout single "Beg!" amassed 18.8 million Spotify streams and 1.7 million video views independently, cementing her as one of the most buzzworthy names in alternative music. With 765,000 monthly Spotify listeners, 895,000 TikTok followers, and 298,000 Instagram followers, she's built her fanbase through unfiltered online connection, streaming on Twitch, engaging fans over shared obsessions with fantasy gaming, horror films, and anime.

Vana’s sound pulls from post-hardcore pioneers like Sleeping with Sirens, Pierce the Veil and Bring Me The Horizon, filtered through the lens of contemporary artists like Brakence, Chase Atlantic, and $uicideboy$, with lyrical inspiration drawn from gothic literature, Lovecraftian horror, and the world-building of games like Baldur's Gate 3.

Vana's music proudly creates space for audiences who've felt like outsiders in traditional metal communities, particularly women and LGBTQ+ listeners. She's vocal about inclusion, mental health, and female empowerment, using her platform to advocate for representation in a historically male-dominated genre.

Vana is currently on tour with Set It Off and Fame On Fire through December 10th, with remaining dates including stops in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Raleigh. Tickets HERE. 

REMAINING TOUR DATES:

Fri Nov 21 2025 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall 

Sun Nov 23 2025 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues Orlando 

Tue Nov 25 2025 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s 

Wed Nov 26 2025 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew’s Hall 

Fri Nov 28 2025 — Indianapolis, IN — Old National Centre 

Sun Nov 30 2025 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks 

Mon Dec 01 2025 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall 

Tue Dec 02 2025 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club 

Fri Dec 05 2025 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza (Powered by Verizon 5G) 

Sat Dec 06 2025 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall 

Sun Dec 07 2025 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia 

Tue Dec 09 2025 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall 

Wed Dec 10 2025 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz

ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES Turn Benny Mardones' "Into The Night" Into A Gothic Midnight Tragedy

Los Angeles-based synthwave-meets-alternative-metal pioneers All The Damn Vampires drop their haunting reimagination of Benny Mardones' 1980 ballad "Into The Night" today, transforming the classic into a gothic midnight tragedy. The track arrives as the second single from the trio's highly anticipated debut album VICECORE, set for release February 4th, 2026. Fans can stream "Into The Night" HERE, watch the lyric video Below, and pre-orderVICECORE on vinyl HERE.

Founded, produced, mixed, and mastered by multi-instrumentalist Davey Oberlin - a longtime touring member of Korn who's also played in Winds of Plague and been a touring guitarist for Five Finger Death Punch - All The Damn Vampires builds on the original's tender vulnerability transmuting it into something altogether more sinister. Where Mardones delivered romantic yearning, Oberlin and powerhouse vocalist Ryan Rose conjure something darker: a fever dream of doomed love, violent transformation, and supernatural obsession.

"Our reimagining of 'Into The Night' takes the classic Benny Mardones ballad into darker, more goth metal-inspired territory," Oberlin explains. "A midnight race through the hills, a tragic crash, and a love that refuses to die.

One saved by fire. One saved by blood. Both forever changed."

The accompanying lyric video, created by Oberlin, features visuals inspired by classic choose-your-own-adventure books and offers cryptic glimpses into the song's reimagined narrative. Rather than spelling out the story, the video presents fragments of fever dream imagery that lets listeners connect the pieces and imagine their own ending. It's storytelling as much as sound design, inviting audiences into a world where love, death and immortality intertwine.

This mysterious story imagined by Oberlin, is the cinematic heartbeat of VICECORE, an album designed to evoke golden hour drives with the top down along the Pacific Coast Highway whilst ruminating on heartbreak and revenge. Recorded over 18 months, the album weaves completely reimagined covers of classic tracks (including Whitesnake's "Is This Love," Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight," and Cutting Crew's "(I Just) Died In Your Arms") with original songs, blurring the line between the two. The album features contributions from synthwave producer Sunglasses Kid on the title track, vocals from Jack Underkofler of Dead Poets Society on "Falling Into Darkness" plus guitar solos from virtuosos Andy James and Miles Dimitri Baker, who also rounds out the live lineup. The aesthetic draws from Miami Vice, hardcore merch culture, and Los Angeles gang imagery, filtered through Oberlin's deep love of film soundtracks ranging from The Goonies to John Carpenter's catalog, and a childhood spent obsessing over Type O Negative, Korn, and Alice in Chains.

All The Damn Vampires has already carved out a lane at the intersection of heavy music and visual media. The project's music has appeared in cult horror film Terrifier 2, while Oberlin's collaboration with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of "Ordinary", which he produced and co-wrote, debuted via a secret Fortnite puzzle, introducing the project to an entirely unexpected audience. With over 12.1 million cross-platform streams and 2.11 million YouTube views to date, All The Damn Vampires continues to build a world where retro can be cinematic, crushing, and heavy.

ABOUT ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES

All The Damn Vampires is more than a music project. It’s a cinematic world crafted by musician and producer Davey Oberlin. Built on a foundation of synthwave, goth metal, and cinematic sound design, the project evokes neon‑drenched cityscapes, emotional storytelling, and an unapologetic embrace of retro‑futuristic aesthetics.

Oberlin’s musical pedigree adds depth to the project. Having performed and toured with legendary acts like Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and Winds of Plague, he brings a unique perspective that fuses heavy music sensibilities with lush, melodic synth textures. This balance of grit and atmosphere has become a hallmark of All The Damn Vampires.

The project’s reach has extended into visual media, with its music featured in films such as the cult‑favorite Terrifier 2, connecting the sound of All The Damn Vampires with horror and synthwave subcultures worldwide.

Further elevating the project, Oberlin collaborated with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of their song “Ordinary.” Serving as both producer and co‑writer, he infused their track with his distinctive sonic vision, melding synth‑pop vibrancy with the band’s powerful rock identity.

Whether crafting immersive soundscapes or collaborating with some of the biggest names in modern music, All The Damn Vampires continues to push boundaries. Delivering beautifully evocative music that’s as cinematic as it is unique and unforgettable.

Black Coast Announce Signing to Papercut Recordings & Release New Single "Overflow"

Stoke-on-Trent, UK’s Black Coast have signed to Papercut Recordings, the label from Leo Valeri and Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary. The partnership launches with new single “Overflow”, punctuating a bold new chapter for the band and serving as the first step toward a full album planned for Spring 2026 (more on that to come). Fans can stream “Overflow” HERE. Watch the accompanying music video Below. 

"Overflow” narrows the frame to the private headspace people use to cope when life swells too loud. Speaking on the track, vocalist Charlie Hewitt shares

“Overflow is the inner escape that everyone dwells in. I don’t want to wake up to reality sometimes. Sink in the overflow.”

That sentiment threads through Black Coast's catalog, which has drawn comparisons to Alice in Chains, Deftones, and Linkin Park while carving out its own identity. The band has accumulated over 4 million streams across platforms, with their work tackling mental health, personal struggle, and the weight of unprocessed emotion.

"Overflow" arrives as Black Coast enter into a bold new chapter. Their newly inked deal with Papercut Recordings comes after years of self-releasing music and building a dedicated following through relentless touring and raw, emotionally charged performances. The band has worked with producer Sam Bloor at Lower Lane Studios since 2019, a partnership that has shaped their evolution from their 2021 debut album Outworld through their 2023 self-titled EP.



Black Coast will support the release with in EU and UK tour dates in November and December, including shows with Silly Goose and a London date supporting Profiler on December 10 at The Black Heart.

ABOUT BLACK COAST

Black Coast are a heavy music band from Stoke-on-Trent, England, formed in January 2016 from the ashes of local projects Bet It All and Dead City Souls. The five-piece comprising Charlie Hewitt (vocals), Scott Pinnington (guitar), Joe Mayer (guitar), Jack Beardsall (bass), and Matty Clark (drums) blend hardcore intensity with grunge textures, groove-driven riffs, and nu-metal aggression.

Their debut album Outworld (2021) and self-titled EP (2023) established Black Coast as a band unafraid to confront internal darkness, with lyrics centered on mental health, emotional barriers, and the struggle for authentic self-expression. Produced by Sam Bloor at Lower Lane Studios, their catalog has earned over 4 million streams and 130K YouTube views to date.

Live, Black Coast are known for visceral, emotionally raw performances that prioritize connection over spectacle. They continue to champion Stoke-on-Trent's thriving music scene while advocating for men's mental health awareness.

Rogue Announce Papercut Recordings Signing + Drop New Track "Dominion" and Official Music Video

Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, progressive metalcore outfit Rogue have released their new track and music video "Dominion", via their new label home, Papercut Recordings. The dark, industrial-laced single speaks to the strong influence that various types of addiction can have over one's life. When asked about the song and signing, the band shared:

"‘Dominion’ is a song about the grip that different forms of addiction and temptations in life can have over us. While drugs are the most usual form of addiction, we kept the lyrics more open to interpretation so that it can apply to most vices whether that be sex, money, power, food, etc. We adamantly stand united with all of those who suffer from these afflictions, and want them to know they are not alone. We have been there ourselves in different forms, and we urge anyone struggling to reach out and take advantage of different resources whether that is calling the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP, dialing ‘988’ for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or texting TALK to 741741 to receive resources for what you may be going through.

We are so excited to finally put ‘Dominion’ out into the world. We know our fans have been waiting patiently, and we’re happy to have found a home with Papercut Recordings to finally help some new music see the light of day. ‘Dominion’ is the perfect hybrid song that takes all of our favorite parts of the old Rogue sound, and infuses the past 5 years of new influences that have inspired us. Thanks for being here with us in this new chapter, and we look forward to sharing more next year that delves further into these new sounds."

Stream "Dominion" at the link here, and watch the official music video below.

“dominion” - supreme authority; absolute ownership; possession of ability to wield force or influence

Four years removed from their last record ‘Phantom', Rogue returns with new single "Dominion" with a new message in tow. While loyal listeners of the band have grown to expect the scrutinization of political structures and metaphysical realities from vocalist Jansen Nunezatop pummeling riffs from guitarist Jeffrey Fisher, the progressive metalcore act have shifted into unchartered territory with "Dominion" to reflect on something different: themselves.

Following the introspective and somber tone on ‘Phantom’, the trilogy the band had crafted across their first three records was now complete. But all the time spent looking inward during a global pandemic took its toll, and the band decided to take a break until they felt a new message needed to be shared. Enter ‘Club Gore’ in January 2025, which introduced fans to the first change in direction with talks of hopelessness, apathy, and the human condition that can only be described as yearning to feel something among all the chaos of the world. Now with "Dominion", fans can get a deeper understanding of this darker path with the tackling of temptation and addiction.

Never ones to abandon the sound referred to as “face-shattering” and “hard-hitting” by The Noise, darker industrial elements and ambient soundscapes are further explored this time around, with more influence from film scores on display than ever before. These new sounds and inspirations stemmed from a disdain towards stoicism and complacency- both in the band’s musical and personal lives. With humble beginnings in rural Louisiana cities and eight years having passed since the debut single "Meta", Rogue acknowledges and embraces their roots, but refuses to remain trapped in motion, never doing the same thing twice. "Dominion" is evidence of this, and this display of vulnerability will only be further explored in the next chapter to come.

Rogue Is:

Jeffrey Fisher - Guitar

Jansen Nunez - Vocals

Thomas Scheltema - Drums

Gentry Lynn - Bass

ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES Announce Debut Album; Share New Single & Music Video "Last Man Standing"

Los Angeles based synthwave-meets-alternative-metal pioneers, All The Damn Vampires have dropped brand new single, "Last Man Standing", alongside a sprawling, neon-drenched visual that watches two lovers refuse to let go of eachother as Los Angeles, and everything around them, burns to the ground. The track blends vintage synthwave textures with crushing alternative metal and arrives as the first single from the project's debut album VICECORE, which the band are proud to announce is set for release February 4th, 2026. Fans can stream "Last Man Standing" HERE, watch the video Below and pre-order VICECORE on vinyl HERE.

Founded, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely by multi-instrumentalist Davey Oberlin, a longtime touring member of Korn who's also played in Winds of Plague and Five Finger Death Punch, All The Damn Vampires fuses the cinematic grandeur of John Carpenter soundtracks with the emotional heft of Type O Negative and the retro-futuristic shimmer of Daft Punk. On VICECORE, Oberlin also plays guitar, bass, and keys, while powerhouse vocalist Ryan Rose, who makes his professional debut with the project, delivers soaring, classically trained performances that cut through the project's dense, atmospheric production. Virtuoso guitarist Miles Dimitri Baker rounds out the lineup.

"Last Man Standing is where I bring synthwave and crushing alt-metal together—the retro synths meet brutal guitar chugs in a way that just makes sense," Oberlin says. "At its core, though, the song is about loyalty and love: being there for someone no matter how much they hurt you or tear the world down, and still standing strong as the one who never leaves."

The video, created by The (John) Candy entirely using AI, unfolds like a fever dream through abandoned suburban Los Angeles. Golden hour light gives way to nighttime neon as rain-soaked streets, crumbling shopping malls, and dive bars flicker under pink and blue hues. A couple reaches for each other across porches and fog-choked alleyways while the city burns in the distance. By the final frame, they're suspended above a palm tree-lined street, silhouetted against the inferno, choosing each other as everything collapses around them. It's Drive meets Grand Theft Auto meets Miami Vice, shot through with Halloween gothic romance and apocalyptic longing.

There's a DIY ethos that runs through every element of VICECORE. Recorded over 18 months, the album weaves reimagined covers of classic tracks with original songs built to stand alongside them, creating what Oberlin describes as "an album you could really get lost in driving, something that might take people back while introducing them to new vibes through modern production." The album also features contributions from synthwave producer Sunglasses Kid on the title track, plus guitar solos from virtuosos Andy James and Miles Dimitri Baker. The aesthetic draws from Miami Vice, hardcore merch culture (think Nails), and Los Angeles gang imagery, filtered through Oberlin's deep love of film soundtracks such as Blade Runner, The Lost Boys and The Goonies and a childhood spent obsessing over Type O Negative, Korn, and Alice in Chains.

All The Damn Vampires has already carved out a lane at the intersection of heavy music and visual media. The project's music appeared in cult horror film Terrifier 2, while Oberlin's collaboration with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of "Ordinary", which he produced and co-wrote, debuted via a secret Fortnite puzzle, introducing the project to an entirely unexpected audience. With over 11.7 million cross-platform streams and 2 million YouTube views to date, All The Damn Vampires continues to build a world where nostalgia can be both camp, cinematic and completely crushing, all at the same time.

ABOUT ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES

All The Damn Vampires is more than a music project. It’s a cinematic world crafted by musician and producer Davey Oberlin. Built on a foundation of synthwave, goth metal, and cinematic sound design, the project evokes neon‑drenched cityscapes, emotional storytelling, and an unapologetic embrace of retro‑futuristic aesthetics.

Oberlin’s musical pedigree adds depth to the project. Having performed and toured with legendary acts like Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and Winds of Plague, he brings a unique perspective that fuses heavy music sensibilities with lush, melodic synth textures. This balance of grit and atmosphere has become a hallmark of All The Damn Vampires.

The project’s reach has extended into visual media, with its music featured in films such as the cult‑favorite Terrifier 2, connecting the sound of All The Damn Vampires with horror and synthwave subcultures worldwide.

Further elevating the project, Oberlin collaborated with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of their song “Ordinary.” Serving as both producer and co‑writer, he infused their track with his distinctive sonic vision, melding synth‑pop vibrancy with the band’s powerful rock identity.

Whether crafting immersive soundscapes or collaborating with some of the biggest names in modern music, All The Damn Vampires continues to push boundaries. Delivering beautifully evocative music that’s as cinematic as it is unique and unforgettable.

PALEFACE SWISS Announce 'The Wilted EP'; Unveil New Single & MV "Let Me Sleep"

Following the surprise drop of their recent single, "Instrument of War" feat. Stick To Your Gun, Switzerland’s heaviest export Paleface Swiss return with the announcement of The Wilted EP, scheduled for release on January 2nd, 2026. The band have also unveiled brand new banger, “Let Me Sleep" along with its accompanying music video, which will join "Instrument of War" and 3 further unreleased tracks to round out the new EP. Listen to "Let Me Sleep" HERE and watch the music video Below. Special pre-order merch bundles of The Wilted EP are available now HERE.

A visceral scream from the threshold of exhaustion and fear, “Let Me Sleep” drills into frontman Marc “Zelli” Zellweger’s spiraling struggles with insomnia and the mental fractures left in the wake of relentless touring. The track anchors a new era for the band, one that picks up where their critically-acclaimed, highest-charting-to-date album Cursed left off and digs deeper into the psychological and emotional terrain that followed.

“Do you know the feeling when you want to sleep but your head doesn’t allow it—maybe because you fear your dreams?” Zelli asks. “Or do my dreams fear me? Sleep is so important to me, but sometimes my mind just won’t let me.”

Musically, the track is classic Paleface Swiss: punishing breakdowns, cinematic scope, and a pulse of vulnerability beneath the weight. The video, inspired by Slender Man and Hellraiser, blurs the line between dream state and waking dread and offers yet another unsettling, high-concept entry in the band’s expanding visual universe.

The Wilted EP was born in the aftermath of relentless momentum. Written across months of mostly-sold-out touring through Europe, the U.S., and Australia, it traces the burnout, emotional collapse, and uneasy regrowth that comes in the wake of releasing a life-alteringly successful album and trying to learn how to navigate the aftermath. If Cursed documented the breaking point, The Wilted EP lingers in what comes after. The hollow quiet, the spiraling mind, the fragile attempts to maintain forward motion and continue to rise.

Its visual identity continues the band’s symbolic language of flowers: blooms that were once vivid when featured on the Cursed album artwork, are now curled and brittle. An unflinching depiction of decay and disintegration.

Known for their incomparable live performances and fearless approach to intense and vulnerable topics, Paleface Swiss has built a reputation as one of the most vital, unfiltered, and rapidly rising forces in the world of modern metal today. With their latest full-length album, Cursed, Paleface Swiss took listeners into their darkest, most intricate, and artistically diverse chapter yet, combining their trademark Nu-Core heaviness with raw vulnerability, a rare and special combination for a band within their genre. The album charted at #17 globally on Spotify, #3 in the U.S., and #1 in the UK, followed by an extended version - Cursed: The Complete Edition.

The album's success kicked off a year of career-defining momentum for Paleface Swiss that included back-to-back sellout tours across Europe & the UK, North America, multiple festival performances and their first ever tour of Australia. Refusing to rest on their laurels, Paleface Swiss will begin 2026 with the release of their freshly announced 'The Wilted EP', their biggest tour of Europe and the UK yet and will be heading back to the US in May to play major festivals Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple Festival.

ABOUT PALEFACE SWISS

Since their debut Chapter 3: The Last Selection in 2020, Paleface Swiss have risen from underground darlings to global heavyweights in the world of metal. With explosive riffs, punishing beatdowns, a brutally heavy rhythm section, and frontman Zelli’s signature vocal savagery, the band quickly gained momentum—landing four breakout tracks on Spotify’s Heavy Beatdown playlist Their 2022 follow-up Fear & Dagger pushed even further, earning praise for its emotional weight and unflinching heaviness, with standout reviews from Metal Injection, New Transcendence, and Wall of Sound. Singles like “The Orphan,” “Dead Man’s Diary” (feat. LANDMVRKS' Florent Salfati), and “My Grave / Lay with Me” solidified their place among the new wave of deathcore’s most innovative acts.

In the years that followed, Paleface Swiss took their chaos on the road—touring with Body Snatcher, Counterparts, and The Ghost Inside, and leveling festival stages from Sick New World to Hellfest. Their live reputation exploded, converting crowds with a show that fuses unrelenting brutality and raw vulnerability. Between headline tours and viral fan demand, they released standalone anthems “Best Before: Death,” “Please End Me,” and “The Gallow”—each now included on their latest offering Cursed: The Complete Edition, the most ambitious and complete chapter of their journey so far. To date, the band have amassed over 180 million streams, 53 million YouTube views, with their Spotify Monthly listeners recently peaking at over 1 million. Their recent, sold-out Cursed Tour across Europe, the UK, North America and Australia sold over 70,000 tickets.

PALEFACE SWISS are: 

Vox: Marc “Zelli” Zellweger

Guitar: Yannick Lehmann

Bass: Tommy-Lee Abt

Drums: Cassiano 'Cassi' Toma