Groundbreaking Genre Smashers Ho99o9 Partner With Last Gang Records

Hip hop/punk/metal duo Ho99o9 has signed a global partnership with MNRK Music Group’s Last Gang Records. The inimitable group, consisting of theOGM and Yeti Bones, will release new music in Spring 2025.

Chris Moncada, MNRK's COO, says, “There is no group on earth like Ho99o9.  Their unique mix of style, melody, chaos, and danger make them a bonafide musical unicorn, and I am beyond excited to welcome them to Last Gang.  We are all humbled for the opportunity to play a part in bringing them to the next level.”

Ho99o9 offers, “We’re incredibly excited to partner Ho99o9 & 999 Deathkult with Last Gang as we embark on this next chapter of our journey and growth. It’s rare and inspiring to have found a partner who not only supports but embraces our art in its many manifestations. Their passion for authentic artistry and forward-thinking vision align perfectly with what we stand for. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating with the world.”

Ho99o9 just released a COLORS session a few weeks ago in advance of the release of new music. Watch that HERE.

Ho99o9 is currently working on new music, which will be released this year.

About Ho99o9
Ho99o9 (pronounced Horror) is a sonic wrecking ball—fusing digital hardcore, punk, and trap-infused grime with industrial, metal, and noise. Raw. Unrelenting. Uncompromising.

Breaking out of the New Jersey underground in 2012, Ho99o9 made its mark with a now-legendary guerrilla performance at Brooklyn’s AfroPunk Festival. By 2014, they had relocated to Los Angeles, becoming a disruptive force in the city’s underground scene. The New York Timescalled them “An All-Out Barrage,” while Kerrang! crowned them “one of the most unique and sonically threatening bands in the world today.”

Their global tour history reads like a warpath, sharing stages with icons across every genre—Korn, The Prodigy, Slipknot, Cypress Hill, Rob Zombie, Ministry, Denzel Curry, Ghostface Killah, Lil Uzi Vert, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Whether tearing through the chaos of Berghain and Boiler Room or storming the Museum of Contemporary Art, from Hellfest’s circle pits to the polished stage of Rolling Loud, Ho99o9 refuses to be boxed in.

Their genre-bending, culture-clashing sound has attracted a who’s who of collaborators—Corey Taylor of Slipknot, The Prodigy, JPEGMAFIA, Bun B, Ghostemane, clipping., HEALTH, 3TEETH, Pink Siifu, N8NOFACE, and more. Even Jack Black and Eric Andre have been pulled into the Ho99o9 universe.

With a deep and ever-evolving catalog, Ho99o9 has built a legacy of sonic chaos. Their early EPs—Mutant Freax (2014) and Horrors of 1999 (2015)—laid the groundwork for their explosive blend of punk, rap, and noise. Their debut full-length, United States of Horror (2017), was a dystopian manifesto, merging raw political energy with industrial-laced punk and hip-hop. They followed up with Cyber Cop [Unauthorized MP3.] (2018), a cyberpunk-infused mixtape that pushed their sound into glitchy, distorted new territory.

In 2022, they unleashed SKIN, delivering their most refined yet unrelenting project to date—melding hardcore, metal, and rap with unfiltered aggression. Alongside their albums, Ho99o9 has dropped a string of blistering standalone singles and collaborations, further cementing their place at the intersection of multiple sonic movements.

Ho99o9 isn’t just making music; they’re reshaping the edges of sound and culture. 

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New Video Alert: Texas Hippie Coalition - "Bones Jones"

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION release the hilariously entertaining animated video for their recently released track, "Bones Jones."  The video was directed by musician Edsel Dope and co-directed by David Perada, and animated by Makinita Silva.  The video tells the crazy story of the character Bones Jones, with the heavy riffs on the tracks setting the manic mood. 
 
“In our hometown, there was a guy named ‘Bones’," says Ritch. "He was about six-foot-seven-inches tall like Lurch from The Addams Family. I’d get weed from him, but he sold everything you could think of. Just weed for me though,” he chuckles.

Texas Hippie Coalition released their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy earlier this month.  On Gunsmoke, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. 

With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.
 
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Tour Dates:
November 2 - Hitchcock, TX - Galveston County Fair & Rodeo
November 15 - Haltom City, TX - Haltom Theater
November 16 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
November 22 & 23 - Tulsa, OK - Venue Shrine

 

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Texas Hippie Coalition Release New Single, "Bones Jones"

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are back with a heavy new track, "Bones Jones."  Wild riffs toss and turn beneath the song, and frontman Big Dad Ritch relays the tale of a “local entrepreneur” and acquaintance from his youth.
 
“In our hometown, there was a guy named ‘Bones’," says Ritch. "He was about six-foot-seven-inches tall like Lurch from The Addams Family. I’d get weed from him, but he sold everything you could think of. Just weed for me though,” he chuckles.

Texas Hippie Coalition will release their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy on October 4, 2024.  This time, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. 

With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.
 
Gathering tens of millions of streams, logging thousands of miles on the road, and energizing countless fans, they deliver ten anthems tailormade to simmer and scorch on Gunsmoke [MNRK Heavy]. “In terms of the lyrics, the vibe, and where THC come from, we definitely went home on this album,” says Ritch. “It represents the wild west Texas-Oklahoma area. You’ve got a little red dirt country spilling over into the storytelling and metal. It’s a return to the dirt where we came from.”

Tour Dates:
September 13 - Keokuk, IA - L-Treyns Bar
September 14 - Harshaw, WI - Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park
September 15 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
September 20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live
September 21- Wilmington, OH - Farm to Bottle Festival
October 10 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Company
October 11 - Frenchtown, NJ - Atie's Bar & Grill
October 12 - Laconia, NJ - The Big House
October 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
October 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
October 18 - Marietta, OH - Adelphia Music Hall
October 19 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
October 20 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester

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Filth Is Eternal release cover version of Hole's "Violet"

Seattle powerhouse Filth Is Eternal today release a blistering cover of Hole’s trailblazing single, “Violet.” The dynamic artists match the ferocity of the original recording and add an extra layer of intensity spurred on by frontperson Lis D’Angelo’s scorching vocals.

D’Angelo says, "We have always loved Hole, and ‘Violet’ was a song all of us were interested in covering. Love herself has always been fearless and uncompromising. The lyrics suggest resentment, violence, and the sexual exploitation of a person under the guise of romance. As the track moves forward, she harnesses her frustrations, finds a way to gain control, to break through, and does so with raw energy and power. The track, between the lyrics and the arrangement, is fucking brilliant and inspiring and an energy we wanted to tap into.” 

“Violet” is the first release since Filth Is Eternal’s acclaimed album, Find Out, which was released last fall.  The album highlights the band’s deep-rooted attention to songwriting and explodes with fresh ideas, heavy on hooks, and clandestine melody. Find Out marked a clear breakout release for FIE, not to mention a future staple for heavy music fans worldwide.

To celebrate this release, MNRK Heavy is giving away a Filth Is Eternal Echo Drive guitar pedal, which was developed by the band and pedal whiz Jeffrey Ollar of Lemon Sundrop Electronics as the tonal basis for Find Out. The giveaway begins today and ends on 25th August 25, 2024, and fans can enter here. Based on the RadioShack Realistic Electronic Reverb, now available in a reliable pedal form, it is built to take years of use and abuse. Featuring Burr Brown OPA2134 op amps, PT2399 delay chip, and Switchcraft switches, the Filth Is Eternal Echo Drive finally makes this circuit available for studio and stage.  

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Rolo Tomassi to Release New Album -Live at the Electric Ballroom- on Sept 27

UK Progressive metal band Rolo Tomassi announce a new live album, Live at The Electric Ballroom, to be released on September 27, 2024, via MNRK Heavy.  The 15-track project was recorded from a headlining show on February 15, 2023, at London’s Electric Ballroom.  The set showcases Rolo Tomassi at their most dynamic and mesmerizing.     

The first single, "Aftermath," is out today. Originally released on 2018’s Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It, this live version intensifies the melodic and sweeping soundscape.  

Vocalist/keyboardist James Spence says, “Since its release, this song has been an audience favourite along with a rare opportunity for a sing-along. It remains an outlier in our material, but in the context of a full set, it always feels like an elevated moment. Our band has always been about stark contrasts, and this is a perfect example of that.”

Rolo Tomassi have spent 17 years leading the pack rather than following, and on their recent album, Where Myth Becomes Memory, they've led with more poise and determination than ever before. The album served as the final part in an unintended trilogy that began with 2015’s Grievances and continued with 2018’s Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It.

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Bodysnatcher release new track & video "Infested"

Heavy Floridian quartet Bodysnatcher have released their latest track and music video "Infested." The punishing track is featured on the band's EP, Vile Conduct, releasing digitally on September 3 via MNRK Heavy.  

Bodysnatcher's Kyle Carter says, "'Infested' is about falling back into depression over and over again. It’s about being on the cusp of giving up and telling yourself that you’re going to do whatever you can to heal and come out okay on the other end. Depression is a lifelong fight, and we’re always going to feel like it’s important to talk about.”

In addition to previously announced EU dates, today, the band announces their extensive U.S. fall tour in support of Fit For An Autopsy.  These dates kick off on October 18, 2024, at the Palladium in Worcester, MA, and wrap on November 17 at Toad's Place in New Haven.  Full dates are below.

Watch the sinister visual for "Infested" directed by Errick Easterday below:

The band previously released the tracks "Human Disdain," "Severed" and MURDER8 ft. Jamey Jasta from the EP.  The Vile Conduct  EP sheds light on the human race being disgusting and realizing that it is also part of all of us, whether we want it to or not. Produced by the legendary Will Putney (Fit for an Autopsy, END, Knocked Loose), Vile Conduct touches on personal tales of loss at the hands of addiction and substance, all through a unique lens of bitter remorse and ruthless aggression that only Bodysnatcher could provide.

Since their 2014 inception in Melbourne, Florida, Bodysnatcher have been bringing nothing but the finest in furious, extreme music. Combining crushing breakdowns with eerie ambience, scathing riffs and grisly grooves, the band have become synonymous with “heavy,” invoking violence in every city they happen to visit, spawning mosh pits that leave nothing but craters in their wake. 

US & EU DATES:
08/02 - Romania, Rasnov - Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08/03 - Slovakia, Bratislava - Bordel Na Dunaji Vol. 2 
08/04 - Germany, Lobnitz - Full Rewind Festival
08/05 - Austria, Salzburg - Rockhouse
08/06 - Poland, Krakow - Kwadrat
08/07 - Poland, Warsaw - Proxima
08/08 - Czech Republic, Jaromer - Brutal Assault
08/09 - Germany, Oberhausen - Kulttempel
08/10 - Belgium, Kortnrijk - Alcatraz Open Air 
08/12 - Germany, Wolfsburg - Jugendhaus Ost
08/13 - Germany, Berlin - SO36
08/14 - Netherlands, Leeuwarden - Neuswhoorn
08/15 - Germany, Sulingen - Reload Festival
08/16 - Switzerland, Vallamand - Rock The Lakes 
08/17 - Germany, Dinkelsbuehl - Summer Breeze
08/18 - Netherlands, Eindhoven - Dynamo Metalfestival
10/18 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium*
10/19 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza*
10/20 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts*
10/22 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage*
10/23 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground*
10/24 - Atlanta, GA The Masquerade (Heaven)*
10/25 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live*
10/26 - West Palm Beach, FL - Banyan Live*
10/28 - Houston, TX - House of Blues*
10/29 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center*
10/30 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater*
11/01 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater*
11/03 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
11/05 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater*
11/06 - Seattle, WA - El Corazón*
11/08 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex*
11/09 - Denver, CO - Summit*
11/10 - Wichita, KS - Templelive*
11/12 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater*
11/13 - Chicago, IL - Metro*
11/14 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew’s Hall*
11/15 - Cleveland, Oh-  House of Blues*
11/16 - McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre*
11/17 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s*
02/14 – Fremantle, AUS – Metropolis Fremantle
02/16 – Adelaide, AUS – Hindley St Music Hall
02/18 – Melbourne, AUS – Forum Melbourne
02/20 – Newtown, AUS – Enmore Theatre
02/22 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall

* with Fit For An Autopsy

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Watch The Callous Daoboys on Audiotree Live!

Atlanta's boundary-pushing collective, The Callous Daoboys, released their live Audiotree session today. Recklessly free-spirited, the group revels in high-strung extremity, making music that's somehow dense, impenetrable, and chaotic, yet confusingly inviting. Their Audiotree Live session bursts with undeniable life-affirming glee from start to finish! During their interview with Audiotree Host, FINGY, the band chats about the making of their "The Elephant Man In The Room" music video, words of wisdom for their high school selves, and their plan for harnessing the power of the full moon.

Check out The Callous Daoboys on Audiotree Live below!

The Daoboys are Carson Pace (Vocals), Madeline Caffrey (Guitars), Daniel Hodsdon (Guitars), Jackie Buckalew (Bass), Amber Christman (Violins/Synths), and Matthew “Marty” Hague (Drums). 

Their latest release, God Smiles Upon the Callous Daoboys, was named one of the Top 30 albums of 2023 by Revolver, while Brooklyn Vegan wrote, "Three-song EPs can sometimes seem like something minor on paper, but not many three-song EPs cover as much ground as God Smiles Upon The Callous Daoboys. “Pushing the Pink Envelope” goes from mathcore chaos to jazz fusion to deathcore breakdowns to industrial dancefloor jams to catchy emo-pop to hell and back… and that’s just the first song.”

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Filth Is Eternal to support Baroness this summer!

Seattle’s Filth Is Eternal is confirmed to support metal juggernauts Baroness this summer on their U.S. tour. FIE joins Baroness on June 12 in Lawrence, KS and wraps the tour on June 30 in Stroudsburg, PA (full dates below).

Frontperson Lis Di Angelo says, "We are so excited to be hitting the road with Baroness. We’ve been following them for a long time and have loved everything they’ve ever released. It’s going to be truly special sharing the stage with them every night, and once again getting the opportunity to see all our road family while we are out there!” 

Filth Is Eternal released their new album, Find Out, last fall, and it highlights the band’s deep-rooted attention to songwriting. Exploding with fresh ideas, heavy on hooks, and clandestine melody, Find Out is a clear breakout release for FIE, not to mention a future staple for heavy music fans worldwide. Using the talents of producer Paul Fig (Slipknot, AFI, Alice In Chains) while recording at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 and Dave’s Room, Find Out adds just enough spit polish in production to conjure the masses but still retains the dirt and grime necessary to remain congruous to the sound and fury within. 

Praise for Find Out:

“With 14 tracks blurring by in well under half an hour with zero fucking around, of course, you’re left wanting more. But that’s the point. Filth Is Eternal, and they’re still just getting started. 4/5.” –Kerrang!

“The album, music, art, and all, feels like an encapsulation of their live show, which is a sight to behold and an absolute event.” –Invisible Oranges

“FILTH IS ETERNAL truly found out exactly what best makes them tick as a band, embracing the relationship they have with fans and with live shows. The end result is 14 songs of crusty, filthy metallic hardcore that are simply too good to ignore. 8/10” –Distorted Sound

Filth Is Eternal Tour Dates:

June 12 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
June 14 - Memphis, TN - Growlers
June 15 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
June 17 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall
June 18 - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
June 19 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn
June 21 - Richmond, VA - The Broadberry
June 22 - Charlottesville, VA - The Jefferson Theater
June 23 -  Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
June 25 - Millvale, PA - Mr. Small’s Theatre
June 26 - Patchogue, NY - 89 North
June 27 - Bensalem, PA - Broken Goblet
June 30 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theatre
 

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Darkest Hour To Join Fit For An Autopsy & Sylosis on EU & UK Tour This Fall

Darkest Hour continues to celebrate the release of their blistering new album, Perpetual | Terminal, and announce a new UK and EU tour, supporting Fit For An Autopsy and Sylosis on 25 dates this fall. The tour kicks off on November 22, 2024, in London at the Electric Brixton and wraps on December 21, 2024, in Köln, Germany, at Essigfabrik. See full dates below.

Darkest Hour’s Mike Schleibaum says, "We are so absolutely excited to announce that we will return to the EU and UK this year with new music and old friends! All in the spirit of celebrating the release of our new album, Perpetual | Terminal. This tour covers a lot of ground and we are honored to team up with good friends  FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY  and incredible bands SYLOSIS & HERIOT! Joining forces with them allows us to bring our special style of Melodic Death Metal to some places that we haven’t played in over a decade. Looking forward to closing out 2024 on this tour, if you live near or in any of these cities do not miss this massive metal party!” 

General on-sale tickets will be available beginning Monday, April 29th. For more information and ticket links, click here.

The band released their new album, Perpetual | Terminal, earlier this year. Kerrang gave the album 4 / 5, saying, “The mighty Darkest Hour deliver yet another slice of pure melodic death nirvana,” while Blabbermouth wrote, “As great as diehard fans will be expecting, and maybe even greater than that, Perpetual | Terminal adds yet more weight to DARKEST HOUR's unassailable reputation. Listen and learn, half-assed infidels: The experts are back.”

Darkest Hour tune into the cycle of death and rebirth, absorbing its intensity and spitting it back at the world in the form of a signature hybrid anchored by death metal exorcisms, thrash recklessness, hardcore punk attitude, and melodic catharsis at the speed of a circle pit. The Washington, D.C. quintet—Mike Schleibaum [guitar], John Henry [vocals], Aaron Deal [bass], Travis Orbin [drums], and Nico Santora [guitar]—have weathered time, trends, and tides of change and stand stronger nearly three decades since their formation.

The band, as a whole, have weathered time, trends, and tides of change and stand stronger nearly three decades since their formation. Their unique sonic style incorporates death metal exorcisms, thrash recklessness, hardcore punk attitude, and melodic catharsis at the speed of a circle pit.

Perpetual | Terminal is the band’s tenth full-length offering, available now on MNRK Heavy.

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Underøath Announce The 20th Anniversary Tour

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their influential studio album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, Underoath announces The 20th Anniversary Tour, hitting the EU, UK and US this summer and fall. The band will perform the album in its entirety, followed by a unique fan-voted set every night.

Underoath says, “Twenty. Years. This is going to be like nothing we’ve ever done. They’re Only Chasing Safety in full every night plus *another* set of songs voted on by each city. Every song from every album over the past 20 years will be on the table. Let’s get nuts.” 

The band is offering VIP package tickets from Wed, April 17th at 10 am local time through Friday, April 19th at 9:30 am local time at https://underoath777.com/pages/tour.The package includes one GA ticket; a conversation with Underoath in which they will answer fan questions, tell stories, and discuss the impact of They're Only Chasing Safety on their career; an informal hang with the band and individual photo with the full band; a VIP-exclusive 20th Anniversary edition of They're Only Chasing Safety on vinyl; a 24-page, full color, standard-sized They’re Only Chasing Safety comic book by Sumerian Comics; and merchandise shopping prior to doors opening to the public.  Both the vinyl and the comic book will be shipped to VIPs prior to the tour.  

Numerous presales will also be held on Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18th, with the General on-sale kicking off on Friday, April 19th, at 10:00 AM local time. Fans can go to that same link to sign up for presale access. All tour dates will go live with "Sign Up" buttons that will lead to a presale signup through Seated. Automated email and text reminders will be sent to signups 30 minutes ahead of the presale starting with the password and direct link to tickets. 

20th Anniversary Tour Dates

6/1 - Fort Worth, TX - So What?! Music Festival
6/7 - Nuremberg, GER - Rock Im Park
6/8 - Nurburg,GER - Rock am Ring
6/10 - Hamburg, GER - Markthalle Hamburg
6/11 - Berlin, GER - Metropol
6/12 - Warsaw, POL - Proxima
6/13 - Hradec Kralove, Czechia
6/13 - 15 - Interlaken, SWITZERLAND - Greenfield Festival
6/16 - Paris, FR - La Machine du Moulin Rouge
6/17 - Amsterdam, NETH - Melkweg
6/19 - Copenhagen, DEN - Copenhell Festival
6/20 - Dessel, BEL - Graspop Metal Meeting 2024
6/22 - Lyon, FR - Slam Dunk France
6/24 - Briston, UK - O2 Academy Bristol
6/25 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Institute2
6/26 - London, UK - O2 Forum 
6/27 - Manchester, UK - O2 Ritz Manchester
7/13 - Charleston, WV - West Virginia is For Lovers
9/18 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
9/20 - New York, NY - The Palladium
9/22 - Wallingford, CT - The Dome
9/24 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
9/26 - Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Music Hall
9/27 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
9/28 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
9/29 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live
10/1 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
10/2 - Indianapolis, IN - The Egyptian Room
10/4 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Ballroom
10/5 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
10/6 - Birmingham, AL - Furnace Fest
10/8 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theater
10/9 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
10/11 - Denver, CO - The Summit
10/13 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
10/15 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
10/16 - Portland, OR - Revolution Hall
10/19 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young
10/20 - Las Vegas, NV - When We Were Young
10/22 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
10/25 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
10/27 - San Diego, CA - SOMA
10/28 - Phoenix, AZ - The Marquee
10/30 - Dallas, TX - Southside Music Hall
11/18 - Austin, TX - Stubbs
11/19 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
11/20 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
11/23 - Cincinnati, OH - Megcorp
11/24 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed
11/26 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom
11/27 - Green Bay, WI - Epic Center
11/29 - Grand Rapids, MI - 20 Monroe
11/30 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Ballroom
12/1 - Toronto, ONT - History
12/3 - Buffalo, NY - Riverworks
12/4 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
12/6 - Stroudsburg, PA - The Sherman Theater
12/8 - Richmond, VA - The National
12/9 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
12/10 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
12/13 - Tampa, FL - Jannus Landing

About Underoath

With each successive release, UNDEROATH reinvents the balance between chaos and harmony. Their compositions, conjured from creative tension, become iconoclastic anthems. Even when the band almost combusts, the crackling energy coalesces into something deeply resonant for millions. 

Each time they have a chance to do something safe, Underoath challenges themselves instead, with integrity and attitude. Their pair of gold albums and three Grammy nominations stand in stark defiance of the idea of commercial compromise. The Underoath catalog weaponizes noise, aggression, and ambiance as skillfully as melody. The combination of heaviness and headiness found on Define the Great Line makes it the only record of its kind to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

The passion and power are as undeniable on tours with Alice In Chains or Bring Me The Horizon as they are in the sweatiest of intimate shows or their genre-redefining runs on Vans Warped Tour. 

The heart of their sound, which delivers naked vulnerability with thrilling force and cinematic lushness, can be heard in generations of bands who’ve pursued their trail. But Underoath refuses to sit still. Walking an artistic tightrope between immersive access and isolationist otherness, Underoath owns the space between huge choruses and forward-thinking heaviness, both on record and onstage. 

Underoath are:

Spencer Chamberlain - Vocals
Tim McTague - Guitar
Grant Brandell - Bass
Chris Dudley - Keyboards
Aaron Gillespie - Drums/Vocals

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Ace Frehley's '10,000 Volts' Debuts at #1 on Current Hard Music, Rock Charts; #2 Independent

“'10,000 Volts, [is] a new solo album that’s crackling with energy and personality." -- Associated Press
"'10,000 Volts,' in its own time, in its own way, is similarly staggering – quite simply, OVERWHELMING. 10,000/10 --
Ghost Cult Magazine

RRHOF-inductee and guitar legend Ace Frehley has topped both the Hard Music and  Rock Album Charts with his new album, 10,000 Volts.  Additionally, the album comes in at #2 on the Independent Chart, #3 on the Internet Albums Charts, and #4 on the Vinyl, Album Sales, and Current Album Sales Charts.  The album has also charted internationally, debuting at #1 on the Sweden physical album chart, #13 in Switzerland, #13 on the UK Independent Album Breakers Chart, and #21 on the German album chart, with more to come. 10,000 Volts was released on February 23, 2024 via MNRK Heavy, and has sold more in the first week of release than his last studio album, 2018's Spaceman.

10,000 Volts was produced and co-written by Ace and Steve Brown, and the uncontainable energy on the 11 tracks showcases some of Ace's best works since his '78 solo album.

There were 20 vinyl variants available for this project, in addition to the CD and digital versions. Due to overwhelming demand from Ace's fans stateside, European vinyl variants are also now available in the American market. The variants feature unique and visually stunning vinyl colors, including "Metal Gym Locker Splatter," "Dragons Den," and "Orange Tabby." This move directly responds to Ace's audience's requests, showcasing MNRK's commitment to delivering what fans truly desire.

Ace released three videos for the project: "10,000 Volts," "Walkin' on the Moon," and, most recently, "Cherry Medicine."

10,000 Volts upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Back in 1978, he delivered his solo debut, Ace Frehley. It reached platinum status and exploded as “the highest-selling of the four Kiss solo albums in the Soundscan era. Pitchfork even retrospectively rated it a rare “8.5” score. In 1987, he dropped Frehley’s Comet. Following Anomaly in 2009, he went on to make history once again. His 2014 Space Invader LP captured #9 on the Billboard 200 and emerged as “The only solo album by a past or current Kiss member to reach the Top 10 on the chart.” 2016’s Origins Vol. 1, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. He notably maintained his momentum with Spaceman [2018]. 

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Ace Frehley Releases Video for "Cherry Medicine"

"'10,000 Volts,' in its own time, in its own way, is similarly staggering – quite simply, OVERWHELMING. 10,000/10
--
Ghost Cult Magazine

RRHOF-inductee and guitar legend Ace Frehley releases a new video for "Cherry Medicine," featured on his new album, "10,000 Volts." 

His highly-anticipated album will be released tomorrow. Produced and co-written by Ace and Steve Brown, the uncontainable energy on the 11-tracks showcases some of Ace's best works since his '78 solo album.

On "Cherry Medicine," a mean palm-muted chug underlines his pensive vocals where he confesses, “I knew I had to change my ways for sure to keep you by my side.The track showcases another side of Frehley with its saccharine and sweet, soaring hook as he promises, “I love you, cherry medicine. You heal my every need and some. He seals the sentiment with another powerhouse solo.

Ace previously released the title track, "10,000 Volts" and single "Walkin' on the Moon."  

Rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal simply wouldn’t sound, look, or feel the same without Ace Frehley. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inducted him in 2014 as a Co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss. Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time” and plugged the lead from “Shock Me” on the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.Magnifying the imprint of his catalog as a solo artist, Foo Fighters cut a fan-favorite cover of “Ozone,” and he even jammed out “New York Groove” alongside The Roots on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The late Dimebag Darrell of Pantera proudly sported a tattoo of Frehley on his chest, while Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine celebrated him on X/Twitter as “My first guitar hero.

10,000 Volts
 upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Back in 1978, he delivered his solo debut, Ace Frehley. It reached platinum status and exploded as “the highest-selling of the four Kiss solo albums in the Soundscan era. Pitchfork even retrospectively rated it a rare “8.5” score. In 1987, he dropped Frehley’s Comet. Following Anomaly in 2009, he went on to make history once again. His 2014 Space Invader LP captured #9 on the Billboard 200 and emerged as “The only solo album by a past or current Kiss member to reach the Top 10 on the chart.” 2016’s Origins Vol. 1, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. He notably maintained his momentum with Spaceman [2018]. 

Preorder the album here:


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MNRK Heavy Signs A Killer's Confession, feat. ex-Mushroom Head's Waylon Reavis

MNRK Heavy has signed Cleveland, OH-based alternative metal band A Killer's Confession, led by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis, to a worldwide deal.  

The first single, "Greed," will be released on March 15th, with a full-length studio album slated for the fall. Fans can pre-save the track here.

Scott Givens, MNRK's SVP of Rock & Metal, says, “I watched Waylon build AKC from the ground up, and when the opportunity for MNRK Heavy to become involved presented itself, we jumped at the chance.  We are all looking forward to unleashing the new record this fall.”
 
Reavis says, "I am super excited to be joining the MNRK Heavy family!  I would like to thank Scott Givens and everyone else on the MNRK team for believing in the AKC (A Killers’s Confession) project.  I truly feel like this is the right home for AKC.  A special thank you to Andrew Goodfriend for his guidance and focus.  He has helped me achieve so much over the last year. Lastly, I could not have done this without my team, consisting of Dusty Boles and Evan McKeever, as they helped me create our new album, 'Victim 1.'  I’m very excited to see the growth of AKC under the MNRK banner.”

AKC has previously released three studio albums and has worked with Brian "Head" Welch (Korn) and Chad Gray (Mudvayne, HELLYEAH).

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Ace Frehley Releases New Single "Walkin' on the Moon"

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(February 2, 2024) RRHOF-inductee and guitar legend Ace Frehley releases a new single, "Walkin' on the Moon," today. This is the second track from Ace's forthcoming album, 10,000 Volts, which will be released on February 23, 2024.  Produced and co-written by Ace and Steve Brown, the uncontainable energy on the 11-tracks showcases some of Ace's best works since his '78 solo album.

On "Walkin' On The Moon," Ace's voice rings out between towering distortion as a lovestruck hook echoes, “When I wake up, you’re all I see. You got me walkin’ on the moon!” His string bends practically engage in a call-and-response with the refrain while another celestial solo resounds. An alt-cover, solar flare vinyl variant of this single is available now HERE.

The entertaining visualizer was directed by Alex Kouvatsos from Black Wolf Imaging. Watch below!

Ace will also meet fans in NYC at an in-store on Saturday, February 24th from 1-5 pm at Sam Ash, 333 West 34th Street, NYC. For priority access to the event, fans can preorder an exclusive, in-store, vinyl variant (500 qty; clear with 3-color splatter) HERE.  The first in-store variant (500 QTY; bubblegum vinyl) sold out in 48 hours. Purchase is limited to two per customer, and fans who purchase either or both variants can pick them up at the in-store. In addition, the standard CD will also be available for purchase at the event. Ace will sign all versions of his new album.

Ace previously released the title track, "10,000 Volts."  The video has amassed over 2m streams and over 1m views. Watch the video here.

Rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal simply wouldn’t sound, look, or feel the same without Ace Frehley. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inducted him in 2014 as a Co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss. Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time” and plugged the lead from “Shock Me” on the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.Magnifying the imprint of his catalog as a solo artist, Foo Fighters cut a fan-favorite cover of “Ozone,” and he even jammed out “New York Groove” alongside The Roots on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The late Dimebag Darrell of Pantera proudly sported a tattoo of Frehley on his chest, while Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine celebrated him on X/Twitter as “My first guitar hero.

10,000 Volts
 upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Back in 1978, he delivered his solo debut, Ace Frehley. It reached platinum status and exploded as “the highest-selling of the four Kiss solo albums in the Soundscan era. Pitchfork even retrospectively rated it a rare “8.5” score. In 1987, he dropped Frehley’s Comet. Following Anomaly in 2009, he went on to make history once again. His 2014 Space Invader LP captured #9 on the Billboard 200 and emerged as “The only solo album by a past or current Kiss member to reach the Top 10 on the chart.” 2016’s Origins Vol. 1, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. He notably maintained his momentum with Spaceman [2018]. 

Preorder the album here:


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California Thrash Band TAKE OFFENSE Signs With MRNK Heavy

MNRK Heavy announces the addition of California crossover thrash band TAKE OFFENSE to its roster. The band is prepping its new studio album, due this spring. Moreover, Take Offense has announced a national tour with new labelmates Escuela Grind. The tour kicks off this week, on January 24th in San Diego, CA, and wraps up on February 17th in Boston, Massachusetts.

Scott Givens, MNRK's SVP of Rock & Metal, says, "All of us at MNRK Heavy are fans of Take Offense, so when the opportunity to add them to the roster came along, it was a no-brainer. The band has made an amazing record, and I can't wait to share it with their fans."

Take Offense's guitarist Greg Cerwonka," says, “We’re really excited to bring in the new year with MNRK and to be included in such an awesome roster of artists.  So far, working with MNRK has been great, and knowing we have a team that truly supports us is a great feeling, especially since this new record marks a new chapter for Take Offense. And honestly, we’re just pumped to be on the same label as Ace. KISS ARMY FOR LIFE!”

Vocalist Anthony Herrera adds, "We couldn’t be happier than to work with a label like MNRK. So far it’s been an experience that has allowed Take Offense to be Take Offense. That type of treatment can be difficult to come by these days. We look forward to what the future holds for us on this new ride, along with MNRK & all the great artists on the label.”

Complete Tour Dates:
 
1/24 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
1/25 Santa Ana, CA – La Santa
1/26 Los Angeles, CA – The Paramount
1/27 Fresno, CA – Full Circle
1/28 Oakland, CA – 9 Lives
1/29 Eugene, OR – John Henry’s
1/30 Portland, OR – Twilight
2/1 Seattle, WA – Vera Project
2/2 Boise, ID – The Shredder
2/3 Salt Lake City, UT – Salt City Seamers
2/4 Denver, CO – Moe’s
2/5 Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
2/6 Sioux Falls, SD – Remedy
2/7 Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live
2/8 Chicago, IL – Reggies
2/9 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
2/10 Indianapolis, IN – Atomic Bowling
2/11 Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups
2/12 Cleveland, OH – No Class
2/13 Pittsburgh, PA – The Shred Shed
2/14 York, PA – Skid Row Garage
2/15 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
2/16 Brooklyn, NY – TV Eye
2/17 Boston, MA – Sonia

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Ace Frehley Announces New Studio Album, 10,000 Volts

Stream / Get "10,000 Volts" Single Here

(November 28, 2023) Grammy-nominated R&RHOF inductee and guitar legend ACE FREHLEY announces the release of his new studio album, 10,000 Volts, due out on February 23, 2024. Produced by Ace and Steve Brown (Trixter), the 11-track 10,000 Volts sees Ace perform electrifying, hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock'n' roll.  

Today, he releases the first
single and title track. Written and produced by Ace and Steve Brown, the track kicks off with a surging riff, and Ace's swaggering delivery takes hold and never lets go. It culminates on the chantable chorus, “She hit me like 10,000 volts, when I saw her face,” giving way to a fret-burning guitar solo.

The accompanying visual for the single was directed by Alex Kouvatsos from Black Wolf Imaging and shows Ace and his band performing the powerful, riff-heavy track live. 

Watch below:

Rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal simply wouldn’t sound, look, or feel the same without Ace Frehley. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inducted him in 2014 as a Co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss. Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time” and plugged the lead from “Shock Me” on the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.” Magnifying the imprint of his catalog as a solo artist, Foo Fighters cut a fan favorite cover of “Ozone,” and he even jammed out “New York Groove” alongside The Roots on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The late Dimebag Darrell of Pantera proudly sported a tattoo of Frehley on his chest, while Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine celebrated him on X/Twitter as “My first guitar hero.”

10,000 Volts upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Back in 1978, he delivered his solo debut, Ace Frehley. It reached platinum status and exploded as “the highest-selling of the four Kiss solo albums in the Soundscan era.” Pitchfork even retrospectively rated it a rare “8.5” score. In 1987, he dropped Frehley’s Comet. Following Anomaly in 2009, he went on to make history once again. His 2014 Space Invader LP captured #9 on the Billboard 200 and emerged as “The only solo album by a past or current Kiss member to reach the Top 10 on the chart.” 2016’s Origins Vol. 1, bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. He notably maintained his momentum with Spaceman [2018]. 


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Dogma Release Self-Titled Album

Faithful truth seekers, today Dogma release their self-titled debut album.  The album features 11 songs/chapters that tell a powerful musical narrative that delves deep into the human psyche.

Also today, Dogma release the video for "Made Her Mine," in which frontwoman Lilith seduces a young nun and envelops her in passion.

Frontwoman Lilith says, "On our debut album, we unveil a raw and unapologetic narrative, shedding light on the struggle against imposed faith, unfair censorship, and the liberation from illogical beliefs. It's a journey through lost innocence and a rebellion against archaic constraints. 'Made Her Mine,' depicted in our music video, is a bold statement, capturing the defiance against societal norms. It's about breaking free, embracing our truth, and challenging the restrictions imposed upon us." 

Lilith further elaborated, "Additionally, the uncensored version of the album artwork stands as a daring reflection of the omnipresence of lust within humanity, irrespective of any condition. It serves as a bold visual testament, unmasking the truth that lust is an inherent part of our nature, free from any imposed limitations such as fake morality and illogical beliefs."

Dogma beckons us to embrace rebellion and unleash our carnal desires. They cast aside the chains of modesty, conjuring a tempest of sensuality that demands unwavering attention and passionate participation.

Previously, Dogma has released the singles & videos for "Carnal Liberation," "Forbidden Zone," and "My First Peak."  Be prepared, for this revelation serves as a harbinger of the impending unveiling of Dogma's forthcoming album. As they forge their sonic arsenal in the crucible of creative passion, they challenge conventions and summon the faithful to join their unyielding crusade.
 
Indulge in the auditory and visual splendor offered by the sisterhood, unraveling the enigma that is DOGMA.

STREAM / GET "DOGMA" ALBUM HERE

Fans can purchase a variety of Dogma merch here.

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Pop Evil Release Music Video for Top 5 Single SKELETONS!

Michigan-based hard rock group Pop Evil releases the official visual for their newest single and title track “Skeletons,” which is currently Top 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart.  Directed by long-time friend Johan Carlèn, the video depicts a supply run in the wastelands of a dystopian future going wrong. A striving man finds himself face-to-face with death. It is a relentless fight between human and machine.

About the video, frontman Leigh Kakaty says, “Sometimes the little things in life come with the hardest challenges to overcome. It was awesome to team up with our long-time friend and director, Johan Carlén, to tell this tale of one man’s determination; to risk it all in a world that is constantly coming after him. With so much chaos in the world today, we feel it is important now, more than ever, to remember we are only human.”

The band is about to embark on their 19-date, U.S. headlining Flesh & Bone tour, with special guests Fame on Fire and Lylvc. The Flesh & Bone Tour commences in Fort Smith, AR, on October 28, 2023, and wraps up in the band's hometown of Grand Rapids, MI, on November 22, 2023. 

Skeletons U.S. Flesh & Bone Headlining Tour:

October 28 - Fort Smith, AR - Temple Live
October 29 - Wichita, KS - Temple Live
October 31 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee
November 1 - Angola, IN - Electric Ballroom
November 3 - Reading, PA - Reverb
November 4 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
November 5 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
November 7 - Columbia, SC - The Senate
November 9 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
November 10 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
November 11 - Johnson City, TN - Capone’s
November 12 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City
November 14 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom
November 16 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop (SOLD OUT)
November 17 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop (SOLD OUT)
November 18 - Cleveland, OH - Temple Live
November 19 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
November 21 - Columbus, OH - The Bluestone
November 22 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection

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Texas Hippie Coalition Release Video For "Hard Habit"

Heavy Southern Rock band Texas Hippie Coalition releases a new video for their track "Hard Habit," which is featured on the band's riff-heavy, recent album, The Name Lives On. The video was directed by David Parada, and sees the band enjoying the spoils of touring, including a stop at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally earlier this year.

Texas Hippie Coalition is often compared to the many great Southern Rock and Texas bands that came before them.  But they are proving to the world that THC is not just following in their footsteps, they are leaving giant footprints.  THC has etched out a place for themselves in the multi-genre fields of music, and have also created their own genre, "Red Dirt Metal."  You have to hear it to understand it.  Words are not enough to convey how powerfully big their sound is.

Texas Hippie Coalition has several dates before the end of the year.  Catch them at:

Oct 13  Kobi's Bar & Grill - Bonner Springs,KS
Oct 14  The Cotillion - Wichita, KS
Oct 20  The Music Factory - Battle Creek, MI
Oct 21  The Machine Shop - Flint, MI
Oct 22  Art Theater - Hobart, IN
Nov 17  OCC Road House & Museum - Clearwater, FL
Nov 19  Space Coast Harley Davidson - Palm Bay, FL

Texas Hippie Coalition are:
Big Dad Ritch
Cord Pool
Nevada Romo
Lorado Romo
Joey Mandigo
 
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Dogma Release "Carnal Liberation" Single & Video

Faithful truth seekers, today Dogma releases their new single and video, "Carnal Liberation." The powerful musical narrative delves deep into the human psyche. It's the seventh chapter of Dogma's gospel, and it resonates with the essence of personal transformation and empowerment. The song urges listeners to embrace challenges and obstacles as stepping stones towards self-discovery and growth. It's a testament to their belief that, no matter the difficulties we face, we can always harness them as a source of strength and liberation. This track serves as a powerful reminder that life's trials can be the catalysts for one's  evolution, turning adversity into opportunity.
 
Lilith, Dogma's fearless frontwoman, had this to say about "Carnal Liberation," the seventh chapter in their gospel: "This song is a visceral journey, right on the precipice of our grand evolution. The intense riffs, relentless pace, and hypnotic guitar solo in 'Carnal Liberation' mirror the raw energy of confronting life's challenges head-on. It's a reminder that the path to true liberation often leads through the crucible of life's trials. Embrace them, and you'll emerge stronger, closer to your ultimate evolution."

Stream / get "Carnal Liberation" here

Dogma also announces the release of their forthcoming, self-titled album, due out on November 17, 2023. 

Dogma beckons us to embrace rebellion and unleash our carnal desires. They cast aside the chains of modesty, conjuring a tempest of sensuality that demands unwavering attention and passionate participation.

Be prepared, for this revelation serves as a harbinger of the impending unveiling of Dogma's forthcoming album. As they forge their sonic arsenal in the crucible of creative passion, they challenge conventions and summon the faithful to join their unyielding crusade.
 
Indulge in the auditory and visual splendor offered by the sisterhood, unraveling the enigma that is DOGMA.

For more information or to connect with Dogma, go to:
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