MULTI-PLATINUM, 10x #1 hitmaker Dustin Lynch announces his seventh studio album, Clean Slate, arriving October 30 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The 12-track collection is available to pre-add, pre-save and pre-order HERE.
Taking its name from the album’s introspective title track, Clean Slate finds Lynch looking at where he’s been, what he’s learned and where he wants to go next. Across 12 tracks, love comes into view from every angle: imagining the life you could build, recognizing the one worth coming home to, chasing a new spark, revisiting the one that got away and confronting the heartbreak that refuses to disappear at last call. There are nights made for cutting loose and hard-earned lessons that only come with time, all leading back to the possibility of clearing the slate and moving forward.
“There’s a lot of life on this record,” shares Lynch. “Falling for somebody, missing somebody, looking back at things you might do differently now, going out and having a damn good time, and figuring out what matters when everything else gets quiet. I’ve lived a lot of life since my first record, and I wanted this album to feel true to where I am today while still sounding like me.”
Lynch co-wrote seven of the album’s 12 tracks, working alongside Nashville songwriters including Zach Crowell, Justin Ebach, Josh Thompson, Jameson Rodgers, Brent Anderson, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson, John Byron and more. Production is shared across the collection by Ross Copperman, Zach Crowell and Austin Shawn, with MC4D producing and featuring on album closer “Home To You.” Clean Slate also features Ashley Cooke on “How You Been.”
Before Clean Slate arrives in full, Lynch leads off with “Made In A Bottle,” available September 4. Written by Jesse Frasure, Mark Holman and Geoff Warburton and produced by Ross Copperman, the straight-down-the-middle honky-tonk anthem is built on real instruments, real players and the snap of a full band. Against that high-energy backdrop, Lynch makes the rounds from bar to bar only to learn there isn’t a pour strong enough to outrun the memory of the one he lost.
“We started playing ‘Made In A Bottle’ live this summer and the reaction was immediate,” shares Lynch. “I love the energy of it and the rhythmic pocket in that chorus. You can’t help but move along to it. Production-wise, we wanted it to feel like you’re right there in the middle of our live show. There aren’t a bunch of studio tricks. It’s real instruments and real players, and it’s just a great honky-tonk song. We’ve road-tested it all summer, and it fits our show perfectly.”
The announcement follows Lynch’s Setlist Staples - 10 #1’s, a collection bringing together all 10 of his Country radio chart-toppers and capturing the songs that have become the foundation of his live show. Released August 28, the collection arrived alongside new RIAA certifications for “Small Town Boy” (5X PLATINUM), “Thinking ’Bout You” (4X PLATINUM), “Ridin’ Roads” (2X PLATINUM) and “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” (PLATINUM).
Lynch continues to bring that catalog to the stage with shows slated throughout the fall and into 2027, including a September 30 return to the Grand Ole Opry, followed by a special post-show event at Studio A. For tickets and a full list of upcoming dates, visit HERE.
JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE Announces New Album ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’ Out on December 4th via Frontiers Music Srl
Today, JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE are proud to announce their new album, 'River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2,' set for release on December 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. Celebrating the announcement, the band also shares the first single, "Back In The Day,"alongside an official music video, available below.
JIM PETERIK shares:
“I’m so excited about the release of the first single from my new 'River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2' release. “Back In The Day” is one of my favorite tracks. It’s really a thrill to share the stage and vocals with my super talented son Colin Peterik. The song is a nostalgic look back at my younger days. 'We’d make the weekend last till early Monday morn!' Ah yes those were the days. 'When life gets too predictable we say- meet you back- back in the day!' The video for the song was created by the amazing Greg Bizzaro who always catches the essence of every song. Hope you enjoy these moments of our youth as much as we enjoyed re- living them! Stumbling back to school I remain."
Watch the Music Video for "Back In The Day" Below:
Few songwriters in the history of American rock have left a legacy as enduring as JIM PETERIK. From timeless anthems such as “Eye of the Tiger,” “Burning Heart,” “High On You,” “Vehicle” and “Caught Up In You” to countless collaborations spanning generations of artists, PETERIK has always understood that great music begins with great songs—and great voices.
With ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2,’ JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE return with a remarkable collection celebrating the magic that happens when exceptional singers come together in service of unforgettable melodies.
Produced by legendary producer Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, Heart, Bad Company, Survivor) and featuring an all-star cast of musicians including Phil X, Tony Franklin, Kim Bullard, Denny Fongheiser and more, the album showcases ten powerful performances that blend soaring AOR, melodic rock, heartfelt balladry and PETERIK's unmistakable gift for storytelling.
At the heart of the album are a series of inspired vocal pairings featuring JIM PETERIKalongside an outstanding lineup of guest singers including Bree Gordon, Cathy Richardson, Kaity Heart, Tony Hitchcock, Dave Mikulskis and Colin Peterik. From the nostalgic warmth of “Back In The Day” and “Trains,” to the uplifting power of “Everest,” “The Best In Us” and “The Power Of Two,” each song captures a unique emotional connection while remaining unmistakably rooted in the classic melodic sensibilities that have defined PETERIK's extraordinary career.
Elegant, uplifting and filled with world-class musicianship, ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2’ is more than a collection of songs—it's a celebration of friendship, collaboration and the enduring power of melody. For fans of classic AOR and melodic rock, this is another essential chapter in the ever-evolving WORLD STAGE story.
Line Up:
Denny Fongheiser: Drums
Phil X: Guitar
Tony Franklin: Fretted and Fretless Bass
Kim Bullard: Keyboards & Orchestration
Jim Peterik: Keyboards and Vocals
Ed Breckenfeld: Drums
Mike Aquino: Electric and Acoustic guitar
Bob Lizik: Bass
Heavy Rock Force AUDREY HORNE Reveal Title Track "Achilles"
Norwegian hard rock force AUDREY HORNE unleashes a hard-hitting new single with "Achilles," the title track of the band's upcoming 8th studio album, out this Friday, September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records! Roaring guitars meet impactful rhythms, all topped with powerfully captivating vocals. The band showcases the more progressive side of its sound on this ambitious single, arriving with a lyric video, and the strong sonic contrasts support the lyrics. Following the release of Achilles, AUDREY HORNE are set to head out on a European headline tour next month.
AUDREY HORNE on "Achilles":
"'Achilles' is a song about the 'us vs. them' situation in today's increasingly polarized world. It is also the title track from our new album and shows a bit more progressive side of the band. When we started recording the album, this song stood out immediately as a perfect opening track, and it has an energetic drive that will fit us perfectly on stage as well. We hope you guys like it as much as we do. Peace and love, AUDREY HORNE."
Watch the Lyric Video for "Achilles" Below:
Pre-Order Your Copy of Achilles NOW.
AUDREY HORNE's latest studio albums Blackout (2018) and Devil’s Bell (2022) received critical praise internationally, and the band was even awarded a Spellemannprisen (Norwegian equivalent to a Grammy) for their 2005 debut album. With previous international tours both as headliners and together with bands such as Papa Roach and Backyard Babies, as well as support slots for AC/DC and Mötley Crüe, AUDREY HORNE are one of Norway's most interesting rock exports.
The new album features 11 multi-faceted tracks, ranging from high-energy, heavy rock pieces to more melodic and progressive songs, leaving no questions about the songwriting capabilities of this five-piece, which consists of vocalist Toschie, guitarists Ice Dale (Enslaved) and Thomas Tofthagen, bassist Espen Lien and drummer Kjetil Greve.
Following the hard-hitting title track "Achilles," more hit material is delivered through songs like "God Damn Beautiful"; this groovy Thin Lizzy-inspired track brings bass player Espen Lien to center stage on lead vocals. The band stays true to its sound on the high-energy rock 'n' roll number "Insanity" that features a catchy chorus and twin guitars — and a gripping storyline inspired by the classic Iron Maiden tune "Hallowed Be Thy Name!" Closing track "New Star Falling" wraps the album up beautifully, showcasing the melodic side of AUDREY HORNE's sound.
With Achilles, AUDREY HORNE return with an atmospheric heavy rock album that combines classic '70s and '80s influences with lyrical themes spanning escapism to commentary on the instability of the world we live in. A perfect fit for both rock radio and live stages!
AUDREY HORNE LIVE 2026:
09/03 — Oslo, NO — John Dee
09/04 — Porsgrunn, NO — RIP
09/05 — Hamar, NO — Festiviteten
09/19 — Trondheim, NO — Verkstedhallen
10/08 — Cologne, DE — Gebäude 9
10/09 — Essen, DE — Turock
10/10 — Münster, DE — Sputnik Café
10/11 — Hamburg, DE — Bahnhof Pauli
10/13 — Leiden, NL — Nobel
10/14 — Eindhoven, NL — Effenaar
10/15 — Kortrijk, BE — CVC Club
10/16 — Paris, FR — Nouveau Casino
10/17 — Grenoble, FR — L’Austra Rocks
10/18 — Zurich, CH — Plaza
10/20 — Munich, DE — Backstage Halle
10/21 — Bamberg, DE — Live Club
10/22 — Frankfurt, DE — Das Bett
10/23 — Dresden, DE — Puschkin Club
10/24 — Berlin, DE — Hole 44
12/04 — Kopervik, NO — Ovenpå
12/05 — Bergen, NO — USF Verftet
AUDREY HORNE ARE:
Toschie — Vocals
Arve "Ice Dale" Isdal — Guitar
Thomas Tofthagen — Guitar
Espen Lien — Drums
Kjetil Greve — Bass
Kingdom Collapse Drop "Victorious" Video Feat. Wrestler Thunder Rosa
San Antonio, Texas-based rockers KINGDOM COLLAPSE have unleashed the beast! The band has shared the video for new single "Victorious," featuring champion AEW professional wrestler and former MMA star Thunder Rosa.
Watch it below.
The song is a high octane rager that comes out of the gates hard. The band deftly strikes a balance between aggression and melody, fearlessly toeing the line and kicking some ass. The video features Thunder Rosa doing what she does best — kick some ass.
"'Victorious' is a signature Kingdom Collapse anthem that we did for our diehards," states singer Jonathan Norris. "Big riff, sing-along chorus, and a resilient attitude."
As for the accompanying video, bassist Aaron Smith says, "Since this one has such a motivational vibe, we invited our friend and AEW wrestler Thunder Rosa to be featured in the video. She's a badass so we knew she'd do a great job."
The song lives on their debut album Survivor, which will be released on October 30 via Mascot Records.
Pre-save it HERE.
Kingdom Collapse have hit the road hard in the U.S. and have spent the last month touring with Nashville rockers RED, and they will pause for breath before storming the festival stages and touring with Royale Lynn in July and then spending August on the road with Of Virtue and Savage Hands. Catching them live will make you understand how that kinetic energy has seen them share stages with the likes of Three Days Grace, Nothing More, 10 Years, From Ashes To New, Fire From The Gods, Saliva, Hinder, ATTACK ATTACK!, and Adelita's Way.
Kingdom Collapse originated from the childhood friendship between Norris and Smith, who grew up together, discovered music around the same time, and recognized its power after Jonathan lost his father at eight years old.
In order to cope, he immediately retreated into music and the embrace of a small community, which included Aaron's family. This was the turning point where both boys realized the power of friendship, the power of music, and their potential together. "I saw my father die right in front of my eyes," Jonathan sighs. "I didn't even know what was happening. In some ways, that darkness has never left. Music became my light. I connected with it, and it gave me hope for the future. Kingdom Collapse is a band that carries that torch."
The band's current single is Top 30 at Active Rock and building.
TOUR DATES:
Tickets available HERE:
HEADLINE RADIO SHOWS:
9/2 — The Black Sheep — Colorado Springs, CO
9/4 — The Alpine — Reno, NV
9/6 — District at Knitting Factory — Spokane, WA
WITH ADELITAS WAY:
9/10 — Pop's Night Club — Sauget, IL
9/11 — The Machine Shop — Flint, MI
9/12 — The Castle Theatre — Bloomington, IL
9/13 — High Noon Saloon — Madison, WI
9/15 — The Forge — Joliet, IL
9/17 — The Green Door — Lansing, MI
9/18 — The King of Clubs — Columbus, OH
WITH LAKEVIEW:
10/15 — General Duffy's — Redmond, OR
10/16 — Ponderosa — Portland, OR
10/17 — Steel Creek — Tacoma, WA
10/18 — District Bar — Spokane, WA
WITH ADELITAS WAY:
11/4 — Come and Take It Live — Austin, TX
11/5 — Payne Arena — Hidalgo, TX
11/6 — Scout Bar — Houston, TX
11/7 — Haltom Theater — Haltom City, TX
11/8 — Vanguard — Tulsa, OK
11/10 — The Venue on Sunset — Springfield, MO
11/11 — Bottleneck — Lawrence, KS
11/12 — Matchbox — Omaha, NE
11/13 — Bigs Bar — Sioux Falls, SD
11/15 — Federal Theatre — Denver, CO
11/19 — The Newberry — Great Falls, MT
11/20 — The Pub Station — Billings, MT
11/21 — The Gem — Idaho Falls, ID
11/22 — The Complex — Salt Lake City, UT
9/10 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s
9/12 — Bloomington, IL — Castle Theatre
9/13 — Madison, WI — High Noon Saloon
9/15 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
KINGDOM COLLAPSE ARE:
Jonathan Norris — Vocals
Aaron Smith — Bass
David Work — Guitar
Gaston Flores — Drums
METAL ICON KAI HANSEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE "WAIT AND SEE"
With "Wait And See," Kai Hansen releases the third single from his upcoming solo album Born With A Hammer. Pre-order it here.
After the speed, freedom and rock 'n' roll spirit of "Welcome To Life," the new track turns towards the heavier side of the album and immediately feels darker, tighter and more intense.
At its core, "Wait And See" is driven by sharp riffs and a rhythm that keeps pressing forward, but there is also a subtle electronic pulse running underneath it. That slight electronic edge gives the song a restless, modern feel without taking away any of its weight. When the chorus opens up, the track finds the unmistakable mix of power, melody and bite that has always made Hansen's songwriting so distinctive.
What stands out most is how alive the song feels. Hansen is not trying to recreate an earlier era or to prove that he can still play this kind of music. The riffs, the small electronic details. and the directness of the performance all sound instinctive. The point is not simply that he can still make music this forceful; it is that he clearly still wants to.
That balance gives “Wait And See” its own character. It is one of the harder and more forceful songs on Born With A Hammer, but the electronic touches, changing textures and strong sense of melody keep it from ever feeling one-dimensional.
The release is accompanied by a new video built from footage captured during a trip to Slovakia. Away from the usual stage setting, it shows Hansen driving a Mustang, traveling through the country and spending time in the studio, offering a rare, more personal glimpse of the person behind the music.
Born With A Hammer was produced by Eike Freese, Kai Hansen and Alexander Dietz. The album was recorded with Eike Freese on guitar, Heaven Shall Burn’s Alexander Dietz on bass, Carcass drummer Dan Wilding, and Induction guitarist Tim Hansen.
Across 10 songs, Born With A Hammer brings together powerful heavy metal, punk attitude, hard rock drive and strong melodies. Following "Feeding The Beast" and "Welcome To Life," "Wait And See" makes it clear that the album does not follow one fixed direction, while still sounding unmistakably like Kai Hansen throughout.
Following the worldwide success of Helloween’s recent reunion era and its major international tours, Born With A Hammer sees Kai Hansen return his focus to his own musical world. His history is naturally present in "Wait And See," but it never weighs the song down. This is not a metal icon looking backwards; it is Kai Hansen sounding fully engaged with what comes next.
ABOUT KAI HANSEN:
Kai Hansen is one of modern heavy metal’s most influential creative forces. As co-founder of Helloween and founder of Gamma Ray, he shaped the sound and spirit of power metal and continues to influence artists and fans worldwide. His work with Helloween has brought him back to the biggest stages around the globe, while Born With A Hammer reveals another side of his creative drive — personal, direct and fully charged.
Aussie Deathcore Titans TO THE GRAVE Unleash New Single "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS" + Video
Today, TO THE GRAVE, the world's preeminent vegan deathcore band, proudly unleash their new track, "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS," the fourth single taken from their upcoming BLKIIBLK debut album, 'LIBERATION FRONT,' set for release on October 2nd. The new single arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below.
On the new single, bassist Matt Clarke shares:
"This song was us leaning hard back into the same influences as our 'Director’s Cuts' album. It’s got all those elements in it: bouncy riffs, some fast stuff and just lots of dynamics. We’re looking forward to playing this one on the upcoming tours…that start today. Australia now, North America in two weeks!"
He continues, "For the video, we wanted to do something a bit different to the other performance videos. We got a bunch of our mates to come down and hang with us. We did something that’s somewhere between serious and fun."
Watch the Music Video for "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS" BELOW;
Stream/Listen to "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS" HERE
Since forming in 2010, TO THE GRAVE have become one of Australia's most uncompromising heavy exports, earning acclaim for crushing releases including 'Global Warning,' 'Epilogue,' 'Director's Cuts,' and 2024's 'Everyone's a Murderer.' Armed with a singular mission to confront animal cruelty and environmental destruction through some of modern metal's most punishing deathcore, the Sydney outfit have forged a reputation for pairing unrelenting heaviness with fearless activism. Their live assault has taken them around the globe alongside Lorna Shore, Thy Art Is Murder, Shadow of Intent, Carnifex, Oceano, and more, with Revolver hailing them as "one of the country's heaviest exports" and Distorted Sound calling them "one of the most intense, enthralling bands the genre can offer."
Now, the band returns with 'LIBERATION FRONT,' their fifth album and BLKIIBLK debut, a statement of pure intent. Brutal and uncompromising in both sound and message, TO THE GRAVE transform their death metal-infused assault into a vehicle for activism, raging against animal cruelty and environmental destruction while delivering their most direct and fully realized work to date. From the breakdown-laden opener "MEAT THE HUMANS," 'Liberation Front'marks a ferocious return to the band's deathcore roots. While recent releases leaned further into hardcore, the new album embraces deathcore at its most savage and relentless.
Evans comments about the album:
"'LIBERATION FRONT' was born as a concept on tour last year in Australia after we decided we wanted to make the sequel to 'Director’s Cuts.' What came out was something between that and a more pissed off brother to 'Everyone’s A Murderer.' It’s got so many things I love about the band and a bit of everything pushed to 100 with a really bleak kind of aggression that’s just reaching for your throat the entire time. Very keen to play some of these songs live and it’s an exciting chapter to add.”
TO THE GRAVE will be kicking off "The Sawed Off Suffering Tour" with co-headliner Crown Magnetar on September 17th in Chicago. The entire run will be supported by Face Yourselfand on select dates by the likes of I Declare War, Tracheotomy, Backbiter, Squelching and Ameonna (the new band featuring former Chelsea Grin members Alex Koehler, Jake Harmond and Pablo Viveros, making their live debut). For a full list of dates, please see below.
Bassist Matt Clarke exclaims:
“These are the heaviest lineups we’ve ever put together, and we can’t wait for these shows across North America and at home in Aus. For North America, all these bands have a different approach, but the one thing that brings it all together is intensity! We’re stoked to be teaming up with Crown Magnetar for this run, and having Face Yourself on the package just makes it more crushing. We’re very excited that we get to play with OG Chelsea Grin members back on-stage for the first time in Ameonna, and I Declare War hopping on for some shows is awesome! Backbiter, Tracheotomy, and Squelching will all bring their own brands of brutality to the tour. No matter what show you’re hitting, you’re in for a treat.”
TO THE GRAVE Live:
Australia w/ No Cure, Algor Mortis, Bloodmouth
Sept 2 - Perth, AU @ Amplifier Bar *
Sept 3 - Adelaide, AU @ Lion Arts Factory *
Sept 4 - Frankston, AU @ Singing Bird
Sept 5 - Melbourne, AU @ Max Watts
Sept 6 - Canberra, AU @ The Baso ^
Sept 10 - Sydney, AU @ Crowbar
Sept 11 - Newcastle, AU @ Hamilton Station
Sept 12 - Brisbane, AU @ The Triffid
* no Bloodmouth
^ no Algor Mortis
North America w/ Crown Magnetar, Face Yourself
Sept 17 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean *
Sept 18 - Detroit, MI @ Catacombs at The Sanctuary *
Sept 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s *
Sept 20 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground *
Sept 22 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace *
Sept 23 - Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Électriques *
Sept 24 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground *
Sept 25 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows *
Sept 26 - Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall *
Sept 27 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium *
Sept 28 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery ^
Sept 30 - Asheville, NC @ Revival ^
Oct 1 - Nashville, TN @ The End ^
Oct 2 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Purgatory) ^
Oct 3 - Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross ^
Oct 4 - West Palm Beach, FL @ The Banyan Live ^
Oct 6 - Dallas, TX @ Club Dada $
Oct 7 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live $
Oct 9 - Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room
Oct 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex +
Oct 11 - Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post +
Oct 13 - Portland, OR @ The Hawthorne Theatre +
Oct 14 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon +
Oct 16 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell ~
Oct 17 - Denver, CO @ HQ ~
* w/ Backbiter
^ w/ Tracheotomy
$ w/ Squelching
+ w/ I Declare War
~ w/ Ameonna
More Dates TBA!
'LIBERATION FRONT' is more than an album; it is a musical and lyrical call to arms, designed not only to rage against the machine but to educate, provoke, and challenge listeners on every level. Combining their most savage deathcore material to date with an unwavering commitment to animal liberation and environmental activism, 'LIBERATION FRONT' stands as TO THE GRAVE's definitive statement: fierce, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.
As Evans puts it, “this is our way of establishing order. The band is built around our way of doing things and to me this title is just waving that flag. These songs are about direct action, open rescue, abolition and liberation by any means necessary.”
TO THE GRAVE are:
Dane Evans - Vocals
Jack Simioni - Guitar
Nic Webb - Guitar
Matt Clarke - Bass
Connor Kingdom - Drums
unpeople Unveil Video for Anthemic Single "blueprints"
After a weekend of tearing up Reading & Leeds Festivals, unpeople today announce their stunning, anthemic new single "blueprints," taken from their forthcoming debut album we are unpeople, out October 9 on SharpTone Records.
A lighter touch that takes no prisoners when it comes to anthemic ambition, "blueprints" reveals another side of unpeople. Built around skyscraping four-part harmonies and soaring melodies, the track makes a compelling case for a band ready for the world's biggest stages.
Listen here and watch the official video below.
"The subject matter of this song is not an easy one to get into, personally," singer and guitarist Jake Crawford explains. "It's broadly about propping up people who have behaviours that are clearly not good for them or the people around them. People who only want what is best for them. Take from that what you will. Luke wrote the lion's share of the song and presented it to us with the chorus lyrics and melody already in place. I loved it so much we kept it almost exactly as it was and I just elaborated on the overall feeling of the tune with the verses."
A seamless ability to connect across boundaries and conjure communal spirit, sits at the very heart of the band's recently-announced debut album we are unpeople. Built upon massive choruses, four-part vocal harmonies and unabated heaviness, it captures a band whose ambition is matched by their belief in the power of music to unite people.
Comprised of Jake Crawford, Luke Caley, Em Lodge, and Richard Rayner, unpeople have quickly established themselves as one of the UK's most exciting new alternative bands, earning themselves a reputation for creating music that feels equally at home on the biggest rock stages and the heaviest festival bills - having fittingly been described as the lightest band at Bloodstock, and the heaviest band at Kendal Calling — finding themselves equally at home in both settings.
With Kerrang! hailing them as "one of alternative music's best new bands," live, they've opened for Metallica in Vienna, shared bills with Smashing Pumpkins and Coheed & Cambria and drawn huge crowds at 2000trees.
With support tours incoming with both Royal Blood and Don Broco, the band are ready to take things to the next level. Across January 2027, unpeople will take on their biggest headline tour to date across the UK — with most dates selling out almost instantly. The tour will end on January 28, with a truly special night at London's Electric Ballroom, matching the ambition of a band on the cusp of truly breaking through. Tickets here.
we are unpeople.
you are unpeople.
we are all unpeople.
Photo Credit: Richard Mukuze
UNPEOPLE LIVE:
1/18 — Dublin, IE — Grand Social
1/19 — Belfast, UK — Voodoo
1/21 — Bristol, UK — The Fleece — SOLD OUT
1/22 — Leeds, UK — The Key Club — SOLD OUT
1/23 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion — SOLD OUT
1/25 — Glasgow, UK — King Tut's — SOLD OUT
1/26 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Institute 2 — SOLD OUT
1/27 — Nottingham, UK — The Bodega — SOLD OUT
1/28 — London, UK — Electric Ballroom
FESTIVAL APPEARANCES:
9/3 — Torquay, UK — Burn It Down Festival
SUPPORTING DON BROCO:
9/27 — Watford, UK — Colosseum
9/28 — Lincoln, UK — Engine Shed
9/29 — Sheffield, UK — Octagon
10/1 — Edinburgh, UK — Corn Exchange
10/2 — Manchester, UK — Academy
10/3 — Liverpool, UK — Guild of Students
10/4 — Newcastle, UK — City Hall
10/6 — Cambridge, UK — Corn Exchange
10/7 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Academy
10/8 — Portsmouth, UK — Guildhall
10/10 — Norwich, UK — UEA
10/11 — Folkestone, UK — Leas Cliff Hall
10/12 — London, UK — Here at Outernet
10/14 — Bristol, UK — The Prospect Building
SUPPORTING ROYAL BLOOD:
11/24 — Bristol, UK — The Prospect Building
11/25 — Newcastle, UK — O2 City Hall
11/27 — Manchester, UK — O2 Apollo
11/28 — Glasgow, UK — Barrowland
11/29 — Glasgow, UK — Barrowland
12/2 — Wolverhampton, UK — The Civic At The Hall
12/3 — London, UK — Olympia
Theodor Bastard Announce New Album '▽'
While they’ve remained relatively silent over the past six years, Theodor Bastard refuse to stay still. Amidst the shadows of the pandemic, war and invasive technology, the world music pioneers have been searching for a way out of the darkness that’s descended over our reality. The path that they discovered on their upcoming eighth studio album didn’t lead back to their home in the forest of Karelia, but away from it, into the coldness of the city, a collapsing civilization, and ultimately, rebirth.
Today, Theodor Bastard are announcing their new album ▽ (pronounced V) with a thrilling music video for its bewitching lead single. While it reconnects with their roots in electronic music, “Sverkay” is a sure sign that the band are bound for dark new horizons.
“This album might never have happened”, Theodor Bastard producer, multi-instrumentalist and founding member Fedor Svolotch says. “So much has surrounded us during recent years: the pandemic, war, division, fear, anxiety over technology, and a sense that reality itself is becoming darker and more unstable. We have felt so much anger, pain, confusion and disappointment both in ourselves and in the world around us. All these emotions were gathering inside us, changing, darkening, searching for a form, until they eventually transformed into the unexpected on ▽”.
Watch the music video for “Sverkay” below:
▽ comes out November 13, 2026 on Season of Mist.
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▽ reflects just how much has changed since the world last heard from Theodor Bastard in April 2020. While the band are still recognized internationally for blending ritual folk, electronics and world music, on their new album, they’ve re-embraced their early electronic impulses because that’s now how modern life feels: cold, sharp, tense.
“Our sound changed because the world changed”, Svolotch explains. “We had to destroy our own habits and expectations to make ▽. We wanted to start again, as if the band has no past, no safe place, no ready-made formula. As a result, this album is not a continuation of what came before. It’s a different door”.
Long-time fans of Theodor Bastard were pleasantly surprised late last year when the pulse-pounding analog synths of “Nebo” first appeared in the award-winning Russian crime drama The Method. But the latest single from
▽ is a giant leap from the softer, more earthly textures of the band’s recent studio ventures. Like a spaceship, “Sverkay” rumbles with distorted bass before it’s suspended high above the earth by a trap-like beat.
The video for “Sverkay” was directed by Fedor Svolotch and stars Yana Veva. Theodor Bastard built the spaceship that appears in the video by hand. They also created the video’s practical and visual effects themselves. The concept for the spacesuit was created by Yana Veva and made by TomHem Studio.
Additional video credits
Screenwriters - Fedor Svolotch & Yana Veva
Director of Photography - Oleg Makoseev
Additional Camera - Vyacheslav Salikov
Film Editor - Fedor Svolotch
Gaffer & Assistant Director - Taras Frolov
Storyboard Artist - Yana Veva
Spacesuit Concept Art - Yana Veva
Spacesuit Fabrication - TomHem Studio
Spaceship Control Panel Fabrication - Andy Vladych
Spaceship Cockpit Concept - Alexey Kalinovskiy
Set Design and Construction - Alexey Kalinovskiy & Kusas
Props Master - Alexey Kalinovskiy
Practical Effects - Alexey Kalinovskiy & Kusas
Visual Effects - Maria Starostina & Fedor Svolotch
Colorist - Vyacheslav Salikov
With ▽, Theodor Bastard return with dark electronics for dark times.
Recording Lineup
Yana Veva - Vocals, Lyrics, Vocal arrangements, Synthesizers, Keyboards
Fedor Svolotch - Arrangements, Guitars, Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Analog synthesizers, Keyboards, Drum programming, Sound design, Sound production, Mixing
Christine Kazarian - Harp
Vyacheslav Salikov - Cello / Strings
Kusas - Percussion, Bells, Metallophone, Marimba, Jaw harp
Ekaterina Dolmatova - Backing vocals
Eli H - Bass guitar
Alexey Kalinovskiy - Keyboards, Synthesizer, Lap slide guitar
Vyacheslav Nikiforov - Drums
Sergey Smirnov - Drums
Maria Starostina - Flute, Backing vocals
Maxim Kostyunin - Guitar
Gale Dorothy - Vocals on Molnii i Svist
Current Lineup
Yana Veva - Vocals
Fedor Svolotch - Sound, Guitar, Electronics
Andy Vladich - Drums
Alexey Kalinovskiy - Keyboards
Kusas - Percussion
Vyacheslav Salikov - Cello
Ekaterina Dolmatova - Backing vocals
Production Credits
Producer - Fedor Svolotch
Sound Engineer - Fedor Svolotch
Mixing Engineer - Fedor Svolotch
Mastering Engineer - Boris Istomin
Recording Studio - Theo Records
Mastering Studio - Knob Studio
Cover Artwork
Fedor Svolotch
Artwork / Layout Designer
Yana Veva & Fedor Svolotch
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Booking
Maxim Krupoderya
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CANADIAN ROCKERS TEAZE AND THEIR FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN OVER 45 YEARS, REV YOUR ENGINES, DEKO ENTERTAINMENT DROPS THEIR LIVE COMEBACK ALBUM LIVE
Following the triumphant return of Canadian hard rock legends Teaze with their first new studio album in more than 45 years, Rev Your Engines, Deko Entertainment is proud to announce the release of Live In Liege, a powerful live recording that captures the band doing what they do best—delivering high-energy rock and roll to passionate audiences around the world.
Formed in Windsor, Ontario in 1975 by bassist/vocalist Brian Danter, guitarists Mark Bradac and Chuck Price, and drummer Mike Kozak, Teaze quickly built a reputation as one of Canada's premier hard rock acts. Their combination of infectious melodies, driving guitars, and explosive live performances earned them devoted followings across Canada, Europe, and Japan. Songs such as “Rockin' With The Music,” “Boys Night Out,” “Sweet Misery,” and “On The Loose” became staples of their catalog and helped establish the band's enduring legacy.
After decades away from the studio, Teaze returned in 2026 with Rev Your Engines, proving that their chemistry, songwriting, and unmistakable sound remain as strong as ever. Since then, the band has continued to reconnect with longtime fans while attracting a new generation of rock listeners through festival appearances and sold-out performances.
To showcase the power of Teaze on stage, Deko Entertainment now presents Live In Liege. Recorded in September 2023 at Belgium's renowned Golden Age Rock Festival, the album captures the band firing on all cylinders with electrifying performances of fan favorites including “On The Loose,” “Back In Action,” and many more.
As founding guitarist Mark Bradac explains, "Playing for the fans in Belgium was an unforgettable experience. The energy from the crowd was incredible, and we felt connected from the first note to the last. We're thrilled that this performance was captured and can now be shared with fans everywhere."
The album serves as both a celebration of Teaze's remarkable history and a testament to a band that continues to perform with the same passion and intensity that made them international favorites decades ago.
Watch “Gonna Have A Good Time Tonight” Below:
Order Live In Liege and secure a signed bundle while supplies last:
https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/teaze
Kenny Chesney's Carrying On: FOUR Weeks at #1 on MusicRow; Top 5 at MediaBase
Kenny Chesney has always believed in the heartland. Whether it’s touring the outlier markets every few years to honor his roots, or recognizing the power of how those lives influence the rest of the country, his music has always hit true in the places beyond the major markets.
So, it’s no surprise with “Carry On” hitting overdrive at country radio, the life-affirming cri du coeur that’s soaked in bartender wisdom is hitting hard. The get out there and savor every moment summer anthem has now spent four weeks totalon the top of MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Radio Chart, which surveys a profound cross-section of the nonreporting country stations.
“To me, I try to make music for everyone, no matter where they live,” says the songwriter-superstar from East Tennessee. “But there is something for people like me, who grew up beyond the city limits, who have dreamed their way into some pretty magical adventures, to hear a song like this – and realize life really does come down to something as simple as ‘If it feels good, do it/ If it doesn’t, then don’t…’
“Hearing it’s been No. 1 for four weeks at MusicRow as we’re hitting the Top 5 tells me the people out there are listening and are just as fired up about what songs can be and mean as they ever were. I know how much the stuff I love has fueled me, and I want to pass that along.”
Since becoming the first independent – and only the third ever – single to close out the major market country radio panel during add week, “Carry On” has been a song that’s lifted people up, given them permission and offered a dose of what really matters. It’s also hit a few more benchmarks: it became Chesney’s 100th charting single, gave him the most Top 10 hits in Billboard Country Airplay history and delivered Key West artist/icon Dave Wegman’s video debut.
“I think Silver Sands Marina hits a lot of life points and different emotions,” Chesney says. “But through all of the songs, that spirit of find your spark, recognize the goodness wherever you are is what shines through. To me, ‘Carry On’ was the perfect first single, because that bartender makes it all pretty simple, which is what we all need.
“And if there’s one thing we could use right now: it’s a lot more joy, a lot more stripping things back to what matters. It doesn’t always take a lot, being grateful right where you are – and knowing sometimes just being in the moment is the gift that will carry you through.”
To mark the moment, the Silver Sands Marina Arcade is opening another game. For anybody who’s played the games – pinball or video – on the midway, “Carry On” lets you dodge traffic, jump out of the way and have fun.
Pre-order, pre-save/pre-add Silver Sands Marina HERE.
Purchase the signed vinyl, CDs and limited vinyl picture discs, or watch Chesney’s first in-depth conversation about Silver Sands Marina on TalkShopLive HERE.
Corey Kent Reflects on "Everyday Life” with Latest Release Ahead of 'Heartland Rock and Roll’ Available 9/25
Multi-Platinum Sony Music Nashville recording artist Corey Kent releases “Everyday Life,” the latest preview of his forthcoming album, Heartland Rock and Roll, due Sept. 25. Available everywhere today, the heartfelt new track offers an honest reflection on the everyday blessings, hard work and gratitude that come with building a life worth being thankful for.
Listen to “Everyday Life” and pre-save Heartland Rock and Roll HERE. Watch the “Everyday Life” music video BELOW.
"'Everyday Life' is a bit of a departure for me in a really fun way and it puts the ‘heartland' in this record for me. I typically keep my personal life relatively private so it was cool to give folks a glimpse into my everyday life. Hearing my kids' voices in the first few seconds is such a perfect snapshot of this season of my life as a husband and father,” shares Kent. "I don’t think I’ve ever experienced more joy or had more fun writing and recording a song to date. And I hope we captured some of the magic of Travis Tritt’s ‘It’s a Great Day to Be Alive.’ Lighthearted yet REAL with a simplicity and optimism that make you want to sing along."
Written by Kent alongside Austin Goodloe, Matt Roy and Lydia Vaughan, “Everyday Life” finds Kent looking beyond the noise and celebrating the things that matter most: family, hard work, a life built together and the simple realization that sometimes having it good means appreciating exactly where you are.
The release is accompanied by a new music video that brings the song’s message to life through a deeply personal lens, featuring Kent’s family in their music video debut. The intimate visual offers a glimpse into the everyday moments behind the artist and the life that inspires his music.
“Everyday Life” continues the rollout of Heartland Rock and Roll, Kent’s highly anticipated third major-label album and the project that finally puts a name to the sound he’s spent years building.
“Heartland Rock and Roll is my third major label album, and it’s really the first time I’ve been able to finally name the sound I’ve been working towards my entire career,” shared Kent. “These songs sound like where I’m from. The lyrics span from nostalgia, to honest regrets and gratitude for the simple things I value most in life. From top to bottom, this is me. Every artist wants to leave their mark in music... a way to say, ‘I was here and I did it my way.’ This feels like mine. This is heartland rock and roll.”
Produced primarily by Austin Goodloe, with additional production from Jon Randall and Chris Farren, Heartland Rock and Roll captures golden-hour nostalgia, rugged honesty and the peace that comes with staying true to yourself. Across 16 tracks, Kent blends country, rock and soul into the signature sound that has defined his career.
The release of “Everyday Life” arrives as Kent’s current single, “Empty Words,” continues its explosive run at country radio. Already Top 40 at Country Radio with “Empty Words,” the album rollout has also included standout releases “Rocky Mountain Low” featuring Koe Wetzel, “Wannabe,” “Cigarette Burns” and "Rather Be Here," featuring Jason Aldean, offering fans an increasingly expansive look at Kent’s evolving sound.
Infusing Oklahoma roots with the untamed energy of a rebel rocker, Kent has built his career on doing things his own way. From dancehalls and dive bars in Bixby, Oklahoma, to earning two No. 1 singles at country radio, more than 1 billion career streams and multiple RIAA certifications, Kent’s rise has been steady, hard-earned and fueled by conviction.
“I’ve been fighting my differences for so long, but now it’s like, ‘Let’s just use those,’” Kent explains. “I’m not trying to be anybody else. Bigger fades, ‘better’ lasts.”
The forthcoming album follows Kent’s breakout projects Blacktop and Black Bandana, which established the singer-songwriter as one of country music’s most compelling and unconventional voices. To date, Kent has earned Platinum certification for “Something’s Gonna Kill Me,” Gold certification for “This Heart” and Triple-Platinum certification for his No. 1 breakthrough hit “Wild As Her.”
Rolling Stone has praised the Oklahoman native for giving “the region’s signature sound a shot of mainstream sensibility,” while CMT and the Opry NextStage program have recognized him as an artist to watch. He has toured alongside Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi and Koe Wetzel.
For the latest news and information about Corey Kent, visit coreykentofficial.com.
SICKSENSE Announce North American Tour Dates, Kicking Off This November
Nu-metalcore quintet SICKSENSE are preparing to bring Funerals to live stages across North America beginning this November. With eight headline dates in the Midwest and Eastern Canada, SICKSENSE will also be appearing as support for MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY, HEAL THE HURT, PRIMER 55, 40 BELOW SUMMER and EYES SET TO KILL. The new EP Funerals is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026.
Tour Dates:
NOV 05 — DAVENPORT, IA @ REDSTONE ROOM
[COMING SOON]
NOV 08 — TOLEDO, OH @ FRANKIE’S
NOV 09 — CHICAGO, IL @ THE WC SOCIAL CLUB
NOV 10 — SAUGET, IL @ POP’S ^
NOV 11 — NASHVILLE, TN @ THE BASEMENT EAST ^
NOV 12 — GREENVILLE, SC @ THE RADIO ROOM +
NOV 13 — RALEIGH, NC @ CHAPEL OF BONES #
NOV 15 — RICHMOND, VA @ THE CANAL CLUB #
NOV 17 — HAMDEN, CT @ SPACE BALLROOM #
NOV 18 — QUEBEC CITY, QC @ L’ANTI BAR & SPECTACLES
NOV 19 — MONTREAL, QC @ PIRANHA BAR
NOV 20 — OTTAWA, ON @ DOMINION TAVERN
NOV 21 — MILLERSVILLE, PA @ PHANTOM POWER ~#
NOV 22 — LAKEWOOD, OH @ THE FOUNDRY
NOV 24 — LINCOLN, NE @ BOURBON THEATRE
DEC 03 — LUBBOCK, TX @ JAKE’S BACKROOM *
DEC 04 — AUSTIN, TX @ COME AND TAKE IT LIVE *
DEC 05 — HOUSTON, TX @ SCOUT BAR *
DEC 06 — DALLAS, TX @ THREE LINKS DEEP ELLUM *
DEC 08 — DENVER, CO @ HQ *
DEC 11 — SEATTLE, WA @ EL CORAZON *
DEC 12 — PORTLAND, OR @ HAWTHORNE THEATRE *
DEC 13 — BOISE, ID @ SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB *
DEC 15 — LAS VEGAS, NV @ GREY WITCH *
DEC 16 — WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA @ WHISKY A GO GO *
DEC 17 — ANAHEIM, CA @ HOUSE OF BLUES (THE PARISH) *
DEC 18 — TUCSON, AZ @ THE ROCK *
DEC 19 — PHOENIX, AZ @ CRESCENT BALLROOM *
SUPPORTING:
^ MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY
+ HEAL THE HURT
# PRIMER 55
~ 40 BELOW SUMMER
* EYES SET TO KILL
Purchase tickets HERE: https://sicksense.com/pages/tour-dates
With the unveiling of each compelling release, SICKSENSE step further into their evolving sound. The merging of powerful dynamics, vocal styles, and emotive narratives that hold a mirror to our modern life produce an authoritative and immersive sonic impact.
Pre-Order Funerals: http://funerals.sicksense.com/
SICKSENSE is:
Vicky Psarakis — vocals, lyrics, keys
Robby J. Fonts — vocals, lyrics
Jackson Snowden — guitars
Richard Regier — bass, violin
Sam Neumann — drums
Connect with SICKSENSE:
Website: www.sicksense.com
Bandcamp: https://sickxsense.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sickxsense
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickxsense
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bVyQW5pkc3aF5Rq03ZQxc
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sicksense/1579360754
Discord: https://discord.gg/uAtNhq5H6W
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sicksense
PAUL LAINE Shares New Single “Don’t Let Me Go Tonite”
Today, the renowned Canadian singer PAUL LAINE shares his new single and official video, “Don’t Let Me Go Tonite," taken from the upcoming new studio album, 'The Long Road Back,' out on September 25, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
LAINE commented:
“I’m excited to share the release of my next single, 'Don’t Let Me Go Tonite.' This song is another chapter in the soundtrack of my life - a look back at love, loss, memories, and all those moments when you can’t help but wonder what could’ve been. I hope this one finds a place with you the way it found a place with me. See y’all out on the road in 2027! ❤️🎶”
Watch the Official Video for "Don't Let Me Go Tonite" Below:
A masterclass in melodic rock, PAUL LAINE’s new album delivers soaring hooks, heartfelt ballads, and arena-ready anthems that traverse the full spectrum of the genre. From the driving energy of “Love Me Or Leave Me” to the intimate vulnerability of “Someday” (co-written with Andrew Oye), every track is meticulously crafted, showcasing LAINE’s signature vocal power and melodic sensibility. “Don’t Let Me Go Tonite” comes alive with a striking video that complements its infectious energy.
LAINE states:
“Ever since I released my first solo album, I've wondered when I'd finally have the chance to make a follow-up. Life - and music - have a way of taking you places you never expect. Looking back, every chapter of my career has led me down a different road, and each one has shaped me as both a songwriter and a person.”
“I've been incredibly fortunate to make records with Danger Danger, Darkhorse, The Defiants, Shugaazer, and Jetset Junkies. Every one of those experiences taught me something and gave me memories I'll always carry with me. But somewhere in the back of my mind, I always knew the road would eventually lead me home - to where it all started. Just a kid with a guitar, trying to make sense of love, life, loss, hope, and everything in between through songs,” he added.
"‘The Long Road Back’ is exactly that. It's a musical journey back to my roots, but it's also a reflection of every mile I've travelled to get here. Every song carries a piece of the life I've lived, the people I've met, and the lessons I've learned along the way. In many ways, this record feels like coming full circle. After all these years, I'm grateful to finally share this chapter with everyone who's been waiting for it. I hope these songs find a place in your story, just as they've become part of mine,” LAINE concluded.
Joining LAINE in the studio are longtime collaborators Bruno Ravel (his bandmate in The Defiants and also in Danger Danger - bass, producer), Scotty “Hooch” Taylor (drums), and Andrew Oye (lead guitar), with production handled by LAINE and Ravel. The album features standout singles like “Love Me Or Leave Me,” the video-driven “Don’t Let Me Go Tonite,”and the heartfelt “Someday.”
Musically, the record touches every corner of melodic rock. Yet, the songs sound like they’re coming from the classic era when Bon Jovi dominated the airwaves - both in LAINE’s soaring vocals and in the anthemic, hook-laden songwriting. This is an album for fans who crave big choruses, passionate performances, and the kind of timeless melodic rock that only PAUL LAINE can deliver.
Line Up:
Paul Laine
Bruno Ravel
Scotty “Hooch” Taylor
Andrew Oye
DEFINITIVE ANTHOLOGY FROM POWER POP PIONEERS THE NERVES OUT OCTOBER 23 ON THIRD MAN RECORDS
Third Man Records is proud to announce the definitive anthology from groundbreaking power pop pioneers The Nerves. Released in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Los Angeles-based trio’s self-titled 1976 EP and only official release of their all-too-brief lifespan, The Nerves – Best Collection gathers 66 glorious minutes of studio, live, and demo recordings, compiled in close association with surviving members Paul Collins and Peter Case along with the late Jack Lee’s daughter Cynthia.
Unlike previous anthologies that often relied on secondary copies or rips from vinyl and CDs, Third Man located The Nerves’ original source recordings, now newly mastered or remastered by Warren Defever at Third Man Mastering in Detroit, especially for this release. As a result, The Nerves – Best Collection features the definitive versions of these tracks as they were originally intended, many of which have not been heard since the day they were recorded. Highlights include Case’s chiming classic “When You Find Out” – later reimagined by Case with The Plimsouls and covered by such artists as Graham Coxon and Peter Bjorn and John – premiering today at all DSPs and streaming services alongside an official music video featuring rare archival footage streaming now on YouTube. The Nerves – Best Collection arrives digitally via TMR and on CD and limited-edition 2xLP colored vinyl, both with exclusive new liner notes by Peter Case, on Friday, October 23. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now.
Shy, Low Share Video For "Purity Spiral"
PURITY SPIRAL OUT OCTOBER 16 VIA PELAGIC RECORDS — PRE-ORDER
From Richmond, Virginia, SHY, LOW have a reputation as one of the most compelling voices within the modern instrumental underground. Their music speaks to fans of post-rock's emotional grandeur and post-metal's crushing intensity alike, while simultaneously appealing to listeners drawn to experimental, atmospheric, and cinematic forms of heavy music. The band's ability to merge these seemingly disparate qualities has resulted in a body of work that is immediately recognizable and continually evolving.
Their new album Purity Spiral, will be released on October 16th, 2026 via Pelagic Records. Today they unveil the second single (and title track), "Purity Spiral."
Watch the video below. Stream the track here.
About the track, the band explains "'Purity Spiral' is an exploration of the feedback loop of technological dependency, and the effect it has on our relationships with others and ourselves. The more we worship the golden idolatry of growth, the further from our humanity we seem to stray. Self-isolation is a contagion destroying the bonds between us all.”
With the album Purity Spiral, SHY, LOW continue their trajectory of artistic expansion and their fascination with movement, tension, and transformation, embracing a sound that is meticulously crafted and noticeably heavier; with devastating results. Building vast emotional landscapes through dynamic contrasts, layered textures, and patient, cinematic evolution, SHY, LOW use immersive repetition and tectonic weight to build tension through evolving patterns. While often associated with post-rock and post-metal, their music reaches beyond the familiar boundaries of either genre, drawing equally from cinematic atmosphere, crushing heaviness, ambient minimalism, and the emotional sweep of modern instrumental composition.
Luminous melodies, driving heaviness, layered textures, and carefully controlled tension allows Purity Spiral to move effortlessly between fragile moments of introspection and towering passages of intensity. Whether constructing intricate layers of harmony or driving songs toward explosive climaxes, there is a deep understanding of pacing, atmosphere, and the power of restraint. Momentum is at the heart of this album, through intricate rhythmic detail, and explosive bursts of energy, drums become the anchor and catalyst, supporting the band's expansive arrangements while pushing them toward moments of cathartic release.
What distinguishes SHY, LOW is their ability to balance enormity with restraint. Their music unfolds patiently, allowing tension to accumulate through layers of texture, melody, and dynamics. Moments of delicate clarity often coexist with overwhelming weight, creating a sense of organic motion. At the core of the band's sound lies an acute understanding of contrast. From shimmering, expansive passages to towering walls of distortion, the rhythm section provides both propulsion and atmosphere, becoming integral narrative voices that shape the emotion.
There is a disciplined sense of purpose in their writing, an understanding that every note serves a larger arc. SHY, LOW thrives in the space between introspection and catharsis, where subtle details become as impactful as the heaviest climaxes, and listeners are taken on a journey that is as visceral as it is profound.
SHY, LOW ARE:
Dylan Partridge — Drums
Gregg Peterson — Guitar
Drew Storcks — Bass
Zak Bryant — Guitar
Kai Zamora — Guitar
Kenny Chesney's Goldfish Starts Swimming, "Today Show," "ET," WSJ Are ALL In
Take a band built on individual award winners, add custom old time Western suits, glorious locations, high spirits, and the kind of old school country wordplay that suggests Willie Nelson, Roger Miller or Shel Silverstein, you get the video for “Goldfish,” the next grat track from Kenny Chesney’s eagerly anticipated Silver Sands Marina. When buzz about the technicolor, high whimsy clip started making the rounds, it wasn’t long until inquiries were made.
With Silver Sands Marina scheduled to drop Sept. 25, a select few outlets got to participate in today’s launch. Beyond CBS’ “Sunday Morning” re-airing Chesney’s profile from Key West, it was featured on NBC’s “TODAY,” “Entertainment Tonight,” and the Wall Street Journal’s brand new “My Two Sentences,” created to be short truth blasts to inspire heading into the weekend.
“Music’s power is that it’s positive energy and joy when you most need it,” the East Tennessee songwriter-superstar shared with the storied business publication. “Songs can change everything.”
“You listen to ‘Goldfish,’ where the guy wants to be all these animals based on their key attribute,” Chesney explains, “and it could almost be a children’s song. The melody is so happy, it bounces along and picks you up with it. But when you get to the chorus and you realize he’s cried a fishbowl of tears, ‘drunk as a skunk, trying to get over you,’ it’s so clever, smart and spinning the pain into a whole other commodity, who wouldn’t love this song?”
Written by double GRAMMY winner Tia Sillers, two-time Juno Award winner Tenille Townes and ACM/CMA Award winner Gordie Sampson, Chesney used lavish Hawaiian steel guitar to set a mood for a song that evokes a different era. Then he headed straight to Maui with Rosie & The Revival to romp through the Rodeo General Store, Mama’s Fish House and along Ku’au Bay.
“When a song has this much fun to every aspect of it, you want to capture the spirit for everyone to see,” Chesney explains. “The band and I had more fun than we can possibly share, whether it was walking on the beach like the Monkees, bringing that giant cardboard cut-out of Flat (Kenny) Greenberg, looking at the night sky, talking about life or just laughing at nothing… That’s the kind of joy I want people to take from this song, whether they’re dating, hating or just fine thank you.”
Add in hula girls, breaking waves, and a straight-to-camera delivery, this is the leader of No Shoes Nation at his freest and most exuberant. Having created some iconic videos – “American Kids,” “When The Sun Goes Down,” “Noise,” “Young” and even “Silver Sands Marina” – both the Shaun Silva-directed “Goldfish” and new track deliver on everything that has made Chesney not just stadium-sized for over two decades, but an artist who represents finding the positivity in every possible situation – even if it’s spinning the circumstances into a philosophical take that makes you smile.
Pre-order, pre-save/pre-add Silver Sands Marina HERE.
Purchase the signed vinyl, CDs and limited vinyl picture discs, or watch Chesney’s first in-depth conversation about Silver Sands Marina on TalkShopLive HERE.
TURMION KÄTILÖT - UNLEASH FEROCIOUS SECOND SINGLE ‘LUNASTAKAA’
Following the massive wave of anticipation sparked by their recent album announcement and the chaotic first track "Raivotarjonta," Finnish industrial metal pioneers TURMION KÄTILÖT are doubling down. Today, the band strikes again with 'Lunastakaa,' the fiercely energetic second single from their upcoming twelfth studio album, Resodance, arriving globally on October 23, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Known for blending heavy industrial metal, pulsing electronic music, and wicked dark humor into a genre completely their own, the band continues to push creative boundaries with 'Lunastakaa.' The high-octane track arrives with an epic, visually striking music video that reflects the band's trademark theatrical intensity and unmatched ability to turn extreme metal into a relentless dancefloor party.
Watch the video for 'Lunastakaa' below:
Listen to 'Lunastakaa': https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/lunastakaa
Pre-order Resodance: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/resodance
Composer of the song, RunQ, comments:
"Various demos have usually ended up waiting for the right moment to be released. When I was doing this, I immediately felt that this might not end up on the waiting list, at least not for a very long time ;) "
Shag-U adds:
“I often write songs by looking in the mirror, but with ‘Lunastakaa’, the mirror became a window. The lyrics grew out of news stories about the abuse of power and exploitation, and questions about how deeply a person can be broken and whether there can ever be justice or compensation for what has happened. I love the contrast between the song’s upbeat, energetic feel and the way the lyrics twist that world into something grotesque – that’s one of the things I love most about Turmion Kätilöt. Later, someone also found a more self-ironic interpretation in the lyrics: artists turning themselves into commodities in exchange for money, visibility or approval. That fits this world frighteningly well, too.”
The Ultimate Live Spectacle: Colossal Disco
The strategic release of Resodance serves as the perfect fuel for the band's most massive headlining milestone to date. On October 24, 2026—just one day after the full record drops—TURMION KÄTILÖT will host their monumental "Colossal Disco" event at the legendary Helsinki Ice Hall (Helsingin jäähalli).
Several thousand fans are set to pack the arena, ready to bring the ice-ring to a definitive boil.
Live Dates:
07.08. FI Koria - Koria Roll
14.08. FI Mikkeli - Dinosaurock
15.08. FI Tampere - SaariHelvetti
21.08. FI Joensuu - Unholy Summer Fest
24.10. FI Helsinki - Jäähalli, Colossal Disco
07.11. FI Lahti - XXl Mössö
Line up:
MC Raaka Pee - vocals
Master Bates - bass
Run-Q - keyboard
DQ - drums
Shag-U - vocals
Bobby Undertaker - guitar
social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turmion_katilot_official
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@turmion_katilot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turmionkatilot/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtMLgHI32rJZO4ph6YMpbw
BRYMIR Release Second Single, "Tempestbound," + Video!
Finnish melodic death metallers BRYMIR unleash the second track from their upcoming album, What We Leave Behind, coming October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records! "Tempestbound" surges forward with speedy riffs and a wuthering message. The new single wraps the overarching theme of the band’s darkest album to date in a cloak of mythology. No matter the belief system, the Gods are all the same — and none of them is worth dying for at the hands of moribund mankind. Constituting war as the death or progress, "Tempestbound" solidifies BRYMIR's epic plea for humanity.
BRYMIR about "Tempestbound":
“Speed and insanity! Mankind is supposed to be starbound, yet here we are fighting over the same old stupid stuff. Our progress has been immense, technological marvels created, yet we mostly seem to use these to just destroy each other and ourselves—just faster and more completely. Instead of reaching the stars, instead of being starbound, we remain ‘Tempestbound.’”
Watch the Official Music Video for "Tempestbound" Below:
Helsinki-based BRYMIR make a strong case for melodic death metal with What We Leave Behind, coming October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records! In a darkening world full of existential dread, the Finnish band—singer Viktor Storm Gullichsen, guitarist Joona Björkroth, bassist Jarkko Niemi, and drummer Patrik Fält—takes a stand with their most sinister album yet. Again heavily influenced by their singer’s main job as a movie sound designer, BRYMIR create vast cinematic soundscapes around their sometimes bleak, sometimes hopeful, but always honest messages.
Strongly tied to current societal developments, BRYMIR deliver an equally raw and fantastical album. Their darkest output yet, the band’s fifth album hits especially hard—and leaves absolutely no open questions behind. As introspective as it is outspoken, What We Leave Behind is an epic plea for humanity.
BRYMIR about What We Leave Behind:
"Since our previous album, the world certainly hasn't gotten any lighter—and as art reflects life, our fifth album, What We Leave Behind, is the darkest creation we've made so far. Both musically as well as thematically… 'What We Leave Behind?' is the core question explored from many perspectives: from personal hopes, dreams, and fears to societal developments to dark sci-fi and existential despair. Join us on this dark emotional journey, at times violent, at times beautiful, and always honest in baring the soul of what is BRYMIR – no compromise, everything raw and real."
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BRYMIR LIVE 2026:
Festivals:
9/4 — Hüttikon, CH — Meh Suff!
11/6 — Kempele, FI — ZRock Winter Fest
What We Leave Behind Tour 2026:
Special Guests: Horizon Ignited + Omnivortex
9/18 — Vantaa, FI — Skenesali
9/25 — Seinäjoki, FI — Rytmikorjaamo
9/26 — Oulu, FI — 45 Special
10/2 — Tampere, FI — Olympia
10/3 — Lahti, FI — VNUE
10/8 — Jyväskylä, FI — Lutakko
10/9 — Turku, FI — Apollo
10/16 — Kouvola, FI — House of Rock
10/17 — Kuopio, FI — Circus
10/24 — Vaasa, FI — Fanny
10/30 — Hämeenlinna, FI — Suisto
10/31 — Helsinki, FI — Korjaamo
BRYMIR ARE:
Viktor Storm Gullichsen — Vocals
Joona Björkroth — Guitars
Jarkko Niemi — Bass
Patrik Fält — Drums
Guitarist Eric Steckel Shares "Axe to Grind" Video
Internationally acclaimed blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Steckel has released the video for new single "Axe to Grind" from his new studio album Sandstorm out September 11 via OPEN/SPV Recordings.
"I always had this idea, you know, in the back of my mind of doing a song with this title because it's just a great play on words and you guys know I love my distorted guitars," Steckel shares. "So there's kind of a triple meaning almost, you know, with this. And so this was a cool song to write, a really fun song to record. Hope you guys can relate to it and feel it."
Watch the "Axe to Grind" video below.
Stream the single + pre-order the album here.
In an era where pedalboards, laptops, and samples have become commonplace, American blues rock/metal guitarist and singer Eric Steckel goes against the grain and harkens his listeners back to the days when great guitars were played loudly through great amps. Hailed by many as the top rising star of blues and rock, Steckel delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 30 countries (and counting) mesmerized.
Steckel has toured worldwide, sharing the billing with Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, John Mayall, Ray Charles, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, and others, and was voted into Total Guitar magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time" and was named one of "10 Future Blues Stars" by Guitar Player.
"My forthcoming new album, Sandstorm is the most fun I've had making a record in my career thus far," comments Steckel. "The incredible vibe in the studio brought forth tons of new and spontaneous material such as the title track 'Sandstorm,' which instantly became my favorite track on this album and a perfect representation of this body of work."
All upcoming tour dates are here and below.
ERIC STECKEL LIVE:
9/10 — Dordrecht, Netherlands — Bibelot
9/13 — Raismes, France — Raismes Fest
9/16 — Haarlem, Netherlands — Patronaat
9/17 — Heerlen, Netherlands — Poppodium Nieuwe Nor
9/20 — Hamburg, Germany — Nochtspeicher
9/21 — Berlin, Germany — Mikropol
9/22 — Hannover, Germany — Lux Club Linden
9/23 — Frankfurt am Main, Germany — Das Bett
9/25 — Pratteln, Switzerland — Konzertfabrik Z7
9/26 — Mannheim, Germany — Guitar Summit
9/27 — Vienna, Austria — Chelsea
9/28 — Milan, Italy — Legend Club
9/29 — Munich, Germany — Backstage
10/2 — Edinburgh, Scotland — Sneaky Pete's
10/3 — Manchester, England — Gullivers
10/4 — Nottingham, England — Rough Trade Nottingham
10/5 — London, England — Colours Hoxton
10/6 — Dublin, Ireland — Whelan's
10/24 — Phoenix, Arizona — The Rhythm Room
FROZEN CROWN Release New Single "Who Wants to Burn in Heaven" + Video!
ITALIAN POWER METAL BAND FROZEN CROWN RELEASE THIRD SINGLE "WHO WANTS TO BURN IN HEAVEN" — WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO BELOW !
NEW, DARKER ALBUM, THE LEGEND OF THE SIX KINGS, RELEASES OCTOBER 2 VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDER NOW!
FROZEN CROWN determine the direction of their new narrative approach with their new single "Who Wants to Burn in Heaven."
"Who wants to burn in Heaven if you can rule forever down in Hell?," the choir-powered, groovy song exclaims, illustrating the Italian band's new-found darkness. A heavy metal riff turns into an epic melody, with a powerful vocal delivery by both Giada "Jade" Etro and Federico Mondelli following. The accompanying album, The Legend of the Six Kings, releases October 2 via Napalm Records.
Giada "Jade" Etro about "Who Wants to Burn in Heaven":
"'Who Wants To Burn In Heaven' is the natural follow-up to 'I Am The Tyrant,' one of our most popular and beloved songs, with its driving martial pace and the singalong emotional chorus. The song is a statement of uniqueness and freedom. Better to stand as a king among outsiders (the misunderstood, the unconventional, the beautifully imperfect) than to beg for a place among those who worship conformity and call it perfection. Their Heaven may look flawless from the outside, but it will punish and make you burn if you try to shine with your own light."
The legend starts: FROZEN CROWN head into their very own age of gold with their new album, The Legend of the Six Kings, coming October 2 via Napalm Records. Taking a more narrative approach than previous releases, their sixth album sends the Italian band on an epic quest. The ten brand-new heavy power metal tracks expand their dynamic repertoire into a slightly darker, but nevertheless illustrious, direction. With lead vocalist Giada "Jade" Etro changing her formerly cheerful approach to claim the sinister titular frozen crown, the band shows its true form with this straightforward punch of a record.
The Legend of the Six Kings has FROZEN CROWN take the throne deserving of their band name. A powerful work of rousing heavy power metal and massive vocal arrangements, the six-piece delivers a glorious performance filled with energetic melodies and catchy choruses. The Legend of the Six Kings matures the band's trademark sound and makes sure that these six kings and queens will remain what the title states: legends. The album is open for pre-order now. This sixth album depicts the strength of our six band members, and our personal idea of Power Metal infused in ten catchy tracks touching the most varied nuances of the genre, from raw and uncompromising Speed Metal, to the sumptuous magniloquence of Symphonic Metal, to the occasional linear chaos of Melodic Death Metal, but always sounding as FROZEN CROWN as ever!"
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FROZEN CROWN LIVE 2026
NORTH AMERICA:
Supporting Kamelot, Special Guest: Visions of Atlantis:
8/28 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
8/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
8/31 — Dallas, TX — The Studio at the Factory
9/02 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
9/03 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
9/04 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
9/05 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore
9/07 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre
9/08 — Seattle, WA — Neptune
9/10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at The Complex
9/11 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
9/12 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman
9/14 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
9/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/17 — St. Charles, IL — The Arcada Theatre
9/18 — Cleveland, OH — Globe Iron
9/19 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
9/20 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/22 — Quebec City, QC — Theatre Capitole
9/24 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
9/25 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/26 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
9/27 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
EUROPE:
Supporting Beast in Black, Special Guest: Sonata Arctica:
10/26 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town
10/27 — Brussels, BE — Ancienne Belgique
10/28 — Tilburg, NL — Poppodium 013
10/29 — Leipzig, DE — Haus Auensee Leipzig
10/31 — Vienna, AT — Gasometer
11/01 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra
11/02 — Zlin, CZ — Sports Hall Datart
11/03 — Gliwice, PL — Prezero Arena
11/05 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle
11/06 — Hanover, DE — Swiss Life Hall
11/07 — Ludwigsburg, DE — MHP Arena
11/08 — Offenbach, DE — Stadthalle
11/09 — Paris, FR — L’Olympia
11/11 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 1
11/12 — Madrid, ES — Sala La Riviera
11/13 — Bilbao, ES — Santana 27
11/14 — Toulouse, FR — Le Bikini
11/15 — Lyon, FR — Le Transbordeur
11/17 — Zurich, CH — Komplex 457
11/18 — Milan, IT — Alcatraz
11/20 — Munich, DE — Zenith
11/21 — Luxembourg, LU — Rockhal
11/22 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
11/23 — Hamburg, DE — Inselpark
11/24 — Gothenburg, SE — Eriksbergshallen
11/25 — Stockholm, SE — Arenan Fryshuset
FROZEN CROWN ARE:
Giada "Jade" Etro — Lead and Backing Vocals
Federico Mondelli — Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
Niso Tomasini — Drums
Francesco Zof — Bass, Backing Vocals
Alessia Lanzone — Lead Guitar
Aleksandra Stamenkovic — Lead Guitar