Carach Angren Revisit Old Haunt on Spellbinding New Single

Since they crawled out from their curious vault in 2003, Carach Angren have mastered the dark art of composing symphonic, blackened ghost stories. Now into their third decade, on their upcoming EP, the Dutch masters of horror are returning to the source that inspired their first album. The latest single from The Cult of Kariba brings its titular sorceress back from the underworld. But as “The Resurrection of Kariba” so delights in revealing, her return brings consequences that are more catastrophic than anyone could imagine.  

Watch the spine-tingling 3D video for “The Resurrection of Kariba” Below.

The Cult of Kariba comes out October 17 on Season of Mist

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The Cult of Kariba is both a return and a continuation. The EP expands on Carach Angren’s first album Lammendam by entwining the sinister figure of Kariba within the folk tale of the White Lady. “The Resurrection of Kariba” opens underneath the floor of a church, where a cult gathers to summon the alleged sorceress. An unholy pounding by the duo’s blood-splattered symphonic signature brings Kariba back among the land of the living. Yet her audience of worshipers discover far more than they intended. The song’s ritual unleashes something even more sinister: one of her victims, now awakened with vengeance.    

The video for “The Resurrection of Kariba” was created by Aimed & Framed’s Tamara Llenas.  

With the upcoming EP The Cult of Kariba, CARACH ANGREN return to the story that first defined their identity. Drawing from historical legends and obscure regional folklore, the band revisits the myth of the White Lady from Schinveld, this time expanding it with a new, sinister figure: Kariba. Inspired by real poems, forgotten theatre plays, and occult symbolism, this EP introduces a hidden cult intent on resurrecting Kariba—a poisoner and alleged witch whose spirit carries a legacy of vengeance. The Cult of Kariba explores this narrative with a blend of haunting atmosphere, cinematic scope, and blackened aggression.

Produced with precision and narrative cohesion, The Cult of Karibaties together myth, horror, and folklore in a tightly crafted five-part journey. Rather than simply revisiting the setting of Lammendam, Carach Angren expand the story with additional historical context, new characters, and an even darker tone.

Lineup

Seregor - Vocals, guitar

Ardek - Keyboards, orchestra

Production & Recording Credits
Main compositions by Ardek.
Pre-production, orchestral arrangements and keyboards by Ardek.
Vocals by Seregor, recorded at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Backing vocals by Ardek.
Drums performed by Gabe Seeber, recorded at Mayhemeness Recording Studio.
Bass guitar, drums written by Ardek.
Guitars tracks 2,3 written by Seregor.
Guitars tracks 4,5 written by Ardek.
Lyrics tracks 1, 2, 5 by Ardek.
Lyrics track 3 by Ardek & Seregor.
Lyrics track 4 by Seregor.
All guitars and bass guitar performed and recorded by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Mixed & Mastered by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Vinyl Mastered by Robert Schmidt, 24-96 Mastering, Germany.

Guest Musicians
Solo violin tracks 2, 5 performed and recorded by Nikos Mavridis.
Voice overs done by Tim Wells.
Wolf howl track 3 by Frodo Wijers.

Lyrics proofreading done by Sylvy Notermans.

Model
Lara Mauve

Photography
Stefan Heilemann (http://www.heilemania.de)

Hooded Menace Cover Duran Duran

Since making their accursed debut in the late 2000s, Hooded Menace have paved the way for hordes of metal maniacs who enjoy headbanging to more creepily, crushing tempos. On their upcoming seventh album, the Finnish horror lovers still stand between two realms of the underground with the unshakable force of a pillar. But as uncovered by its new single's surprise twist, Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration continues to break the mold that the band set for death-doom.   

Today, Hooded Menace are releasing their cover of "Save a Prayer", the enduring smash from English new wavers Duran Duran. While the song's latest video is styled with gothic flair, when hammered by the band's blood-stained signature, this pop gem glows in a ghoulish new light.    

Watch Hooded Menace cover "Save a Prayer" below.

Lachrymose Monuments of Obscurationcomes out October 3, 2025 on Season of Mist. 

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Can't wait to sink into Hooded Menace's new album? Hear all seven glorious tracks on Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration by RSVPing to this week's Bandcamp Listening Party.

Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration Bandcamp Listening Party
Wednesday, September 17 @ 1:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm CEST

RSVP
https://hoodedmenace.bandcamp.com/merch/lachrymose-monuments-of-obscuration-listening-party

The video for "Save a Prayer" was directed by  Tekla Vály. 

Additional video credits
Director of Photography - Tekla Vály
Second Camera - Eetu Kolehmainen

MicroPitching and other effects aren't the only tricks of the trade that are pulled out from under Hooded Menace's cloak. Traditional death-doomers might have been pleasantly surprised by the band covering W.A.S.P., so imagine the delighted screams upon hearing a Top of the Pops' gem like "Save a Prayer" splattered in their signature blood-soaked dread. Lasse's riffs still cement the rock-solid foundation beneath Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration, but even he was surprised when sculpting its lead single. What should appear from the double bass swirling amidst "Portrait Without a Face" but the moan of a cello. Like an echo from beyond the grave, the cry of strings reappears during the album's grand finale. Former live bassist Antti Poutanen sorrowfully saws as the band marches, gallops then sinks back "Into Haunted Oblivion".  

On Lachyrmose Monuments of Obscuration, Hooded Menace cast death-doom in a ghostly new light. 

Line-up
Harri Kuokkanen — Vocals
Lasse Pyykkö — Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Pekka Koskelo — Drums

Guest Musicians
Antti Poutanen — Cello
John McNulty — Spoken Word

Production Credits
Recorded by Heikki Marttila at Guru Studio, Joensuu, Finland.
Mixed by Heikki Marttila.
Mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios, Portugal.

Cover Art
Wes Benscoter (https://www.wesbenscoter.com)

Photography
Pasi Nevalaita

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TESTAMENT | RELEASE ANIMATED VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, 'SHADOW PEOPLE'

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT returns this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENTreflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human. 

The band's latest single, 'Shadow People,' is a haunting and groovy track that will have you looking over your shoulder. It creates a vivid sense of unease and dread - both lyrically and musically - as if something from the unknown is coming for you. Watch the animated video created by Freakshot Films, below.

Stream 'Shadow People' here:
https://testament.bfan.link/shadow-people

Pre-order or pre-save Para Bellumon the format of your choice here:
https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The album is extremely polished and operating at full throttle. The band once again enlisted Eliran Kantor tocreate the album artwork. In an era flooded by AI-generated imagery. the hand painted creation encapsulates the album’s essence: a serene angel made of missiles, an explosion turned halo, surrounded by shovel-bearing cultists with books strapped to their faces.

From first note to last breath, Para Bellum is an album by warriors—crafted in chaos, and built to outlast the wars to come! 

TESTAMENT live dates:
US Festivals
09.21.2025 US Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life 2025
10.03.2025 US Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock 2025

TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy | Vocals
Eric Peterson | Guitar
Alex Skolnick | Guitar
Steve DiGiorgio | Bass
Chris Dovas | Drums

DESPISED ICON | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'DEATH OF AN ARTIST'

Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON return with their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work which will be released on October 31, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Their first new music in six years, the album stands as the band's most fine-tuned and dynamic effort to date, balancing relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, while remaining true to their signature blend of extreme death metal and hardcore grit. 

Driven by DESPISED ICON's trademark fusion of explosive blast beats and crushing breakdowns, 'Death of an Artist' is a merciless journey through the psychological turmoil of self-doubt, ego death, and rebirth. Defined by raw intensity and unyielding resolve, the lyrics follow a powerful journey of transformation: an artist confronts fading dreams and broken promises before emerging stronger through ruin and redemption. Watch the music video directed by Jessy Fuchs, below.

DESPISED ICON's Alex Erian comments, "We promised a rollercoaster with this record, and it’s time to deliver. Where “Over My Dead Body” leaned into crushing grooves and dissonance, 'Death Of An Artist' pushes the pedal down with pure speed and technicality. This one is not only my favorite track on the album, it’s also the most personal. You can hear the echoes of the classic Death Metal bands that shaped us running through some of these riffs. We’re just getting started. Thanks for listening."

Pre-order/pre-save Shadow Work: 
https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work

Stream 'Death Of An Artist': https://despisedicon.bfan.link/death-of-an-artist

Shadow Work is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

• CD Jewelcase

• Gold & Black Corona Vinyl

Shadow Work was produced by the band’s own Alex Erian and Eric Jarrin, while Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT, SIGNS OF THE SWARM) handled mixing and mastering. The album marks a significant chapter for a band whose core lineup has remained largely unchanged since its inception. It’s a deeply introspective record that reflects both personal growth and the turbulence of the world around us. The artwork for the album was created by Eliran Kantor (HATEBREED, THY ART IS MURDER, CAVALERA).

Earlier this week, DESPISED ICON announced they would join headliner's SANGUISUGABOGG on their U.S. tour. Joining the package as support are DEFEATED SANITY, and CORPSE PILE. Prior to the 22-date trek, the band will make appearances at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The run will conclude with 2 headliner hometown shows on December 6th (sold out) and 7th at Club Soda.

09.20  Worcester, MA @ New England Metal and Hardcore Festival ^
11.04  Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
11.05  Chicago, IL @ Metro
11.06  Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre)
11.07  Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
11.08  Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11.09  Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
11.11  Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.12  Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11.13  Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11.14  Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11.15  Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club
11.17  Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall
11.18  Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11.19  Houston, TX @ White Oak (Downstairs)
11.21  Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.22  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.23  Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.25  Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
11.26  Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11.28  New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11.29  Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11.30  Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
12.06  Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out* ^
12.07  Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *Second show added* ^

DESPISED ICON's line-up is:
Alex Erian | Vocals
Steve Marois | Vocals
Eric Jarrin | Guitars
Ben Landreville | Guitars
Sébastien Piché | Bass
Alex "Grind" Pelletier | Drums

Scotland's iconic Fini Tribe shares 'We're Interested', previewing epic retrospective album set "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987" is out October 10

Scotland's iconic 1980s music mavericks Fini Tribe present "We're Interested", the second offering of their colossal retrospective "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987", following the razor-edged first single “I Want More”. This anthology include the legendary John Peel session from 1985, the original 12” singles (including "Detestimony"), the WaxTrax! singles, and unreleased live tracks - all lovingly remastered and produced by the band's members.

Fini Tribe was born into the cash-poor but culturally-wealthy environs of post-punk Edinburgh in the very early 80s – 1980 to be precise. A tiny three-piece with no drummer would soon swell into a muscular six-piece with inherited or cheaply-purchased instruments. Band members Chris Connelly, Simon McGlynn, Andy McGregor, Davie Miller, Philip Pinsky, and John Vick haunted the cold, damp warrens of the Niddry Street and Blair Street rehearsal rooms, just off the high street in Old Town Edinburgh.

"Actually 'We're Interested" was a watershed moment for the Fini Tribe. Starting with John Vick's plaintive piano melody, it invited each member of the group to bring a melancholy laced with an (almost) pop sensibility to the song... inspired by endless walks, bike rides and other shenanigans on the banks of Edinburgh’s Union Canal, one of the many cryptic landmarks of the city that inspired the band. The song IS Edinburgh, moreso than most: it is the green of the Braid Burn Valley, the dank history of the band’s Niddry Street rehearsal room, the secret lanes of the New Town," says Chris Connelly.
 
"The version you have here was recorded at BBC Maida Vale studios and produced by Mott the Hoople's Dale Griffin, who was kind enough to lend his ears to the young Finis that amazing spring Sunday in 1985 when they recorded their first John Peel session. The song became a live favourite, and its haunting melody stretches far over the forty years since its conception."

Drawing on the influences of everything from Throbbing Gristle, Wire, Can, Captain Beefheart, and numerous angular funk bands that were spewing out of the John Peel Show at the time, they also drew from the seemingly bottomless well of modern film, writing, and art that was abundant in the festival city.
     
"The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe" is the band's first retrospective, curated and designed by the band itself. It includes a wealth of archival photographs, an essay by original member Andy McGregor, who also designed the sleeve, and essays by longtime friend Shirley Manson (Garbage, Goodbye Mr. MacKenzie) and author Alastair McKay, an early champion of the band. This release also includes the first legendary John Peel Session, produced by Dale Griffin and originally broadcast in May 1985.

Rehearsing and writing tirelessly between high school and part-time jobs, Fini Tribe played whenever they got the chance: CND benefits, support band for local mentors Visitors and Explode Your Heart, and endless rehearsals turning them into a well-oiled, if frantic, machine. Gigs farther afield were found in London, Glasgow and Aberdeen, and the sound grew as the band became more unique and distanced from their peers and ploughed their own furrow.
 
A debut self-released EP on their own FINIFLEX label led to a John Peel Session in 1985. Not to let the grass grow under their feet, the band quickly morphed into a formidable experimental dance unit. The arrival of sampling would cement this and 1986’s “Let The Tribe Grow” EP, with the anthemic, church-bell driven “Detestimony”, would become a lasting and iconic statement of intent unbeknownst to the band at that time. Fini Tribe heralded a new sound and new hypervisual approach, more akin to performance art than any straight rock ‘n roll, with a one-off performance at Edinburgh’s prestigious Assembly Rooms: sculpture, film, ritual, new music, and suspended bin bags full of lurid poster paint sprayed a shocked audience. The gauntlet was thrown, covered in paint, and slapped like a wet fish.

"The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987" was recorded in Edinburgh at Wilf's Planet, Pier House, Niddry Street Rehearsal Rooms, Pleasance Theatre, and Calton Studios, and in London at Southern Studios and at BBC Studios, Maida Vale.

As of September 10,"'We're Interested" is out everywhere, including  Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'I Want More' is already available. The full album, released on October 10 via Shipwrecked Industries, is available as a three-CD digipak with 24-page booklet, as a vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve with insert, and digitally.

CREDITS
All tracks composed and performed by Chris Connelly, Andy McGregor, David Miller, Simon McGlynn, Philip Pinsky & John Vick, except "I Want More” (written by Karoli/Czukay/Schmidt/Leibezeit/Gilmour)
Published by Copyright Control / P.R.S. Concord Music / B.M.I. Momentum / Universal
Design & art direction: Andy McGregor, remixing 1980’s Fini art
Cover artwork: high school printed t-shirt by Simon McGlynn
Produced by Fini Tribe, John McVay, Dale Griffin, John Vick
Mixed by Fini Tribe, Paul Barker, John Vick
Engineered by Peter Haigh, Chic Medley, John Vick, Trigger, Mike Engles, Wilf Smarties, Rock Hardware
Recorded at Wilf’s Planet, Edinburgh
Pier House, Edinburgh
Demo & rehearsal recordings made at Niddry Street Rehearsal Rooms, Edinburgh with overdubs at various band members’ flats around Edinburgh
Live recordings made at Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, 15 December 1983
Live recordings made at Calton Studios, Edinburgh, 27 May 1987
Location recordings made at Monimail, Fife, Scotland
Southern Studios, London
BBC Studios, Maida Vale, London, 12 May 1985
Mastered by James Scott, Populist Recording & Mastering
Shipwrecked Industries CD catalogue no. SHIP004CD
Shipwrecked Industries LP catalogue No. SHIP004LP
Distribution via Virtual Label
'We're Interested' video by Kimberly Blessing
Footage of 1986 Edinburgh courtesy of Jean-François at Popcards Factory
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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UK Metal Trio URNE Announces New Studio Album 'Setting Fire To The Sky' Due for Release on January 30th 2026 via Spinefarm

The London modern metal band URNE, – Joe Nally (bass, vocals), Angus Neyra(guitar) and James Cook (drums) – are proud to announce their new studio album, 'Setting Fire To The Sky,' due for release on January 30, 2026, via Spinefarm.

The announcement is paired with the release of their new single, "Be Not Dismayed," which is an invitation for younger fans not to be intimidated by the big blokes, battle jackets, and patches crowding around them at gigs and festivals. The new single arrives accompanied by a music video, available below.

Bassist/vocalist Joe Nally comments on the track:

“I wrote the lyrics to ‘Be Not Dismayed’ after spending a few summers playing some of the best metal festivals around and seeing the buzz that fans would have by being there. On people’s faces, you could see they were experiencing pure elation, and I guess it took me back to that feeling I used to have going to shows. I clearly remember the feeling I had when I went to see Slayer for the first time at the London Astoria. I went through it all. In the end, it was the moment that set me on a path to where I am now.”

Watch the Music Video for "Be Not Dismayed"

Produced by SikTh co-vocalist Justin Hill, mixed by Johann Meyer (Silvercord Studio), mastered by Tony Lindstrom at Fascination Street Studio and scheduled for release on January 30th 2026 via Spinefarm, 'Setting Fire To The Sky' whips up a firestorm of grit, swagger and grandiosity.

Snarling hardcore, extreme inflections, and a strong sense of heavy metal’s inherent classicism all burn together within URNE’s burial chamber, propelling the band forward. “I feel like I'm in Metallica in 1988 with what we do,” says Nally.

URNE has enlisted Kurtis Bagley as second guitarist to the live band. Kurtis will make his live debut at URNE’s sold-out London show at Camden Assembly and features in the "Be Not Dismayed" video. 

Guesting on the record, you’ll hear innovative cellist Jo Quail appear as part of melancholy album closer "Breathe" whilst the nine-minute-plus undulating epic, "Harken The Waves,"released as a single earlier this year, features guest vocals from Mastodon’s Troy Sanders.

Watch the video for "Harken The Waves" HERE

The stunning album art was created by New York-based artist, Dan Zollinger.

Nally shares:

“The artwork for the last album was so dark, this time around we wanted to go in the complete opposite direction. I had never worked with a real artist before, but I had a clear idea of what I wanted, and Dan Zollinger has done more than capture that. We feel it ties in perfectly with what this album is, where we are as a band, and what is to come.”

Pre-Order 'Setting Fire To The Sky' HERE

URNE are:

Joe Nally - Vocals/Bass 

Angus Neyra - Lead Guitar 

James Cook - Drums 

PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST ATLUS ANNOUNCES LABEL DEBUT EP SECONDHAND SMOKE SET FOR OCTOBER 10 VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE

Platinum recording artist Atlus announced today the release of his debut EP on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Secondhand Smoke, arriving October 10. The six-song collection marks the next chapter for the viral hitmaker whose career has grown from underground phenom to a billion-plus on-demand streams, four independent studio albums, a Platinum single, national touring, and millions of fans across social platforms.

“The songs on Secondhand Smoke are more than just individual tracks; they are chapters from my life,” says Atlus. ”Each one tells a story that I’ve lived through and it’s my hope that they push somebody out there to keep fighting, dreaming, and that there is something in one of those chapters that helps them keep showing up."

Pulling back the curtain on his past to forge a new path forward, Secondhand Smoke sees Atlus writing on each track, confronting deeply personal themes, from a turbulent home life and his mother’s resilience, to his sister’s battle with addiction and his own journey with mental health. Pre-Save/Pre-Add Secondhand Smoke HERE.

Out today, “IOD on YOU” is the second release from the project. The song transforms a family history of addiction into a striking love story. Over an ethereal, dream-like soundscape that builds toward an uplifting crescendo, Atlus revisits past vices of loved ones before revealing the twist, his newest and most consuming addiction is love itself. Listen Below.

“IOD on YOU” joins the previously released “Devil Ain’t Done” and its official video on the forthcoming project. Listen HERE / Watch Video HERE

Atlus will mark the release of Secondhand Smoke with a special Nashville preview performance on October 9 at Cannery Hall. A limited number of public tickets are available HERE.

About Atlus:

Raised in a single-parent home marked by poverty and addiction, Atlus had to grow up fast, building resilience and a lifelong commitment to authenticity in his music. Phonetically named after the mythological Titan who held up the heavens, he began writing while working long hours as a commercial truck driver, crafting lyrics and melodies behind the wheel to help support his family and fund studio time.

That pavement-pounding grind became both his classroom and his engine, fueling the rise of a loyal underground following. Breakthrough moments soon followed, including performing alongside Jelly Roll at a packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in his home state and landing a Top 5 album on Spotify’s Global Album Chart. With over a billion on-demand streams, millions of followers across socials, and a Platinum single to his name, Atlus continues to turn personal stories into universal anthems. Now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, he is preparing to share his most revealing project yet, Secondhand Smoke, available October 10.

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ALEXANDRA KAY’S “WHAT HE DOES” DELIVERS SOUL-STIRRING KNOCKOUT, AHEAD OF NEW ALBUM, SECOND WIND, DROPPING OCTOBER 24

Billboard-charting singer/songwriter and Pandora “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” Alexandra Kay keeps the anticipation surging over her sophomore album, Second Wind, out October 24, with the release of “What He Does.” Available today, the soul-affirming ballad about the power of selfless love is one of the most breathtaking and emotionally radiant tracks of her career. Listen below.

Written by Alexandra Kay with producer Andrew DeRoberts and Allison Veltz-Cruz, the fierce and stripped-back reflection is exactly what her 8.7M social media followers have come to cherish from the rising star. Woven with golden honesty and infused with her timeless vocals, the CMT 2025 Next Women of Country member proves her brilliant storytelling is "custom-made for the country music genre" (People).

Featured on her upcoming album Second Wind, the flawless new gem follows a string of standout releases, including the powerhouse anthem “Straight For The Heart,” “Feminine Energy,” “The Last,” and “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” 

Coming up, the compelling entertainer will take the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) stage with Dallas Smith tomorrow (9/13) to perform their hit single “How Do You Miss Me” that’s currently Top 5 at Canadian country radio. Following the CCMAs, the electrifying globetrotter - who just returned from her sold-out European Tour - immediately heads out on her Second Wind: The Tour that is also selling out fast. Launching September 26 in Atlanta, the celebratory trek will span 30-nationwide dates, hitting major markets like Nashville, Boston, New Orleans, Anaheim, Las Vegas and more. Get tickets HERE.

With her independent debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, hitting #1 on iTunes (All Genre & Country) and Top 10 on multiple Billboard charts (Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker), the heart-first starlet - now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville - is serving up the same tear-streaked ballads, raw, poetic storytelling and diary-deep honesty that her fans crave.

Born from the wreckage of a divorce, her debut was survival in real time, and although heartbreak still lingers, it no longer leads. Breathing new life into her story, Second Wind is a revival, hitting like a spark in the dark - magnetic and glowing with possibility. Pre-order/pre-save/pre-add HERE.

Second Wind: The Tour Dates:

Sept. 26 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

Sept. 27 - Louisville, KY - Old Forester’s Paristown Hall

Sept. 28 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl

Sept. 30 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre

Oct. 1 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE

Oct. 3  - Allentown, PA - Archer Music Hall

Oct. 4 - Boston, MA - Big Night Live

Oct. 5 - Portland, ME - State Theatre

Oct. 7 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place

Oct. 8 - Buffalo, NY -Town Ballroom

Oct. 10 - Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall

Oct. 11 - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall

Oct. 12 - Knoxville, TN - The Mill & Mine

Oct. 25 - Mobile, AL - Soul Kitchen Music Hall

Oct. 26 - Huntsville, AL - Mars Music Hall

Oct. 28 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues

Oct. 29 - Little Rock, AR - The Hall

Oct. 30 - Columbia, MO - Rose Park

Nov. 1 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom

Nov. 2 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center

Nov. 4 - Tucson, AZ - Encore

Nov. 5 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues

Nov. 6 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl

Nov. 8 - Reno, NV - Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort

Nov. 9 - Boise, ID - Shrine Social Club

Nov. 11 - Colorado Springs, CO - Phil Long Music Hall

Nov. 13 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion Ballroom

Nov. 14 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre

Nov. 15 - Clive, IA - Horizon Events Center

Nov. 16 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

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BEYOND THE BLACK - release new single/video 'The Art Of Being Alone' feat. Lord Of The Lost

Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the third single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The emotional anthem 'The Art Of Being Alone' features none other than Chris Harms of acclaimed German metal band Lord Of The Lost on guest vocals, and lyrically deals with important contemporary issues such as mental health, self-empowerment and positive life perception. A video that has been released alongside the single illustrates the feeling of being alone and cornered, but towards the end, it shows the path to self-awareness and ultimately, a way out of this mental prison.

Singer Jennifer Haben commented:
“‘The Art Of Being Alone’ is one of the most emotional songs for us since it‘s born from personal battles and quiet reflections. We wanted it to be fragile and powerful at the same time and we believe many of you will find your own story between its lines. Having Chris Harms join us with his uniquely intense voice and personality felt absolutely perfect and brought a depth to this track that made it even more special.”

Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) added:
"This duet was long overdue! For more than 10 years now, LORD OF THE LOST and BEYOND THE BLACK have been crossing paths — we like and appreciate each other and it was kind of obvious that Jenny’s and my voices would work great together. Now we’ve finally made it happen and created this powerful, goosebump-inducing song together! I’m really happy about it!"

BEYOND THE BLACK's sixth full length Break The Silence is a concept album rooted in melodic metal with ethno influences, it explores themes of communication, inner strength, resilience and the urgent need to reconnect in a divided world. Tracks like 'Let There Be Rain', '(La Vie Est Un) Cinéma', 'Ravens' and 'The Flood' examine how words – and their absence – shape our reality. It’s an emotional, multi-layered experience that mirrors today’s complex world and invites fans to be part of this new chapter.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM BREAK THE SILENCE:
https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/break-the-silence-album

LISTEN TO 'THE ART OF BEING ALONE':
https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/the-art-of-being-alone

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'THE ART OF BEING ALONE (FEAT. LORD OF THE LOST)' BELOW:

BEYOND THE BLACK
'RISING HIGH' HEADLINE TOUR 2026

TICKETS HERE: https://beyond-the-black.com/#tour

About BEYOND THE BLACK:

German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal, carving an impressive path since their formation. It started with their debut album in 2015: Songs Of Love And Death was an instant success and stayed strong in the German Top15 for weeks, earning the Metal Hammer Award for “Best Debut.” Its successor Lost In Forever (2016) entered the German charts at #4 and paved the way for a major tour through Germany, the UK, Russia and Japan. Since their live debut in 2014, the band has played the world’s biggest metal festivals like Wacken Open Air and supported international metal acts such as AEROSMITH, KORN, SCORPIONS, SAXON, and WITHIN TEMPTATION.

With the release of their third album Heart Of The Hurricane, BEYOND THE BLACK launched their first European headline tour in fall 2019 – over 20 shows in 10 countries, most of them sold out. The band returned to the studio soon after and in June 2020 released the highly anticipated Horizons, which entered the German album charts at #3 (CH #6, AT #16, BE #53). 

After the pandemic-induced break, BEYOND THE BLACK came back stronger than ever: Following a successful European tour in fall 2022, their self-titled fifth album BEYOND THE BLACK dropped in January 2023, charting in several countries (DE #2, UK #2 Rock, CH #6, AT #12, SE #12, US #7 Top New Artist) and marking a new career high.

Following a powerful festival summer, the band toured Australia and New Zealand for the first time in late 2023, as special guests of Swedish metal act THE HALO EFFECT. In early 2024, BEYOND THE BLACK played their most successful European headline tour to date – Dancing In The Dark – followed by more celebrated shows across the continent that summer.

In early 2025, the band reached another milestone with their first-ever Latin America tour, playing headline shows in Argentina, Chile and Mexico, as well as performing at Brazil’s renowned Bangers Open Air. In summer 2025, they will once again take the stage at Europe’s most prestigious festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Graspop.

The excitement continues as BEYOND THE BLACK launch their next European headline tour, Rising High, kicking off in January 2026, tied with the release of their highly anticipated sixth studio album Break The Silence.

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST Unleash Uncompromising New Single "All Life Is Evil'

While they’re taking the final step into the depth of Darkness Invisible, Finnish melodic death metal legends MORS PRINCIPIUM EST strike again with their new single "All Life Is Evil." Musically also marching towards an imaginary abyss in a highly majestic way, the song is taken from the group’s ninth studio album, which will finally be unleashed in two weeks, on September 26, 2025, through PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.

Unapologetically vicious yet intricately melodic, "All Life Is Evil" pushes MORS PRINCIPIUM EST’s signature sound to its most uncompromising extreme: this is a relentless storm of apocalyptic riffing, soaring lead work, and lyrical nihilism. With "All Life Is Evil," the band make a definitive statement: in their world, beauty and brutality walk hand in hand.

“‘All Life Is Evil’ is about facing the void without flinching. It’s pure and raw, built on everything MPE stands for: heaviness, melody, and absolute conviction. We wanted a song that leaves no room for compromise,” they state.
 

Stream or download "All Life Is Evil" here: https://mpe.rpm.link/aliePR

Pre-order/pre-save Darkness Invisible: https://mpe.rpm.link/darknessinvisiblePR

Darkness Invisible was recorded at Ansa Studio in Finland and mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden. The album record blends razor-sharp riffing, sweeping orchestration, and Ville Viljanen’s unmistakable vocals with a more cinematic and emotionally dynamic sound.

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST are:

Ville Viljanen | vocals
Jori Haukio | guitars, programming
Jarkko Kokko | guitars
Teemu Heinola | bass
Marko Tommila | drums

More on MPE:

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TRIBAL GAZE DEBUT 'TO THE SPOILS OF FAITH' FROM UPCOMING RECORD

Texas death squad TRIBAL GAZE has revealed the next single, ‘To The Spoils of Faith’ featuring INGROWN vocalist/guitarist Ross Hansen, from their awaited new album, Inveighing Brilliance, that’s due out October 17th from Nuclear Blast Records.

Commenting on the new song, guitarist Quintin Stauts says:

“‘Spoils’ was written with one purpose, to cause violence from start to finish. No guitar solos, nothing technical, just hammers for 3 minutes.”

TRIBAL GAZE will tour North America in mid-November in support of Inveighing Brilliance this fall with CATTLE DECAPITATION, ABORTED and FROZEN SOUL. Tickets are available HERE.

Stream ‘To The Spoils of Faith’: https://tribalgaze.bfan.link/to-the-spoils-of-faith

Pre-Order Inveighing Brilliance: https://tribalgaze.bfan.link/inveighing-brilliance

‘TO THE SPOILS OF FAITH’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

Injecting a heavy dose of scorching old school death metal straight into the veins of the modern metal scene, TRIBAL GAZE hold nothing back on their massively anticipated followup to 2022’s highly praised The Nine Choirs.

Commenting on the impending record Inveighing Brilliance, Stauts adds:

“I think this album, like our others, is us trying to create memorable parts in songs. Parts that make you have to rewind and hear it again. The aim is always to make songs that we love listening to. We’re just trying to add something of value to the death metal world.”

TRIBAL GAZE Tour Dates with CATTLE DECAPITATION, ABORTED and FROZEN SOUL:

11.16 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.18 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
11.19 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
11.20 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
11.21 Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut Brewing Co
11.22 Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live
11.24 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.25 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.26 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
11.28 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.29 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
11.30 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
12.02 Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
12.03 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
12.05 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
12.06 Toronto, ON @ Concert Hall
12.07 Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall
12.09 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
12.10 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
12.12 Denver, CO @ Summit
12.13 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
12.15 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
12.16 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
12.18 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
12.19 San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
12.20 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

About TRIBAL GAZE:

Arising from the scorched earth of Texas, Tribal Gaze return with “Inveighing Brilliance”, a death metal monolith shaped by ancient violence and unforgiving truth. Recently signed to Nuclear Blast Records, the band conjures visions of primal wrath and nihilistic clarity—a sound rooted in the rawness of old-school death metal but sharpened with modern intent. From their name, inspired by unseen forces watching from deep forests, to the crushing weight of their riffs, Tribal Gaze channels something ancient, unknown, and violently present.

“Inveighing Brilliance” is a meditation on the illusion of beauty in nature and existence, and how it pertains to both Mother Nature, and our wretched, human society. Even in moments of light, brutality lurks—eggs are stolen from nests, flesh is torn for survival. This album dissects this duality, revealing the suffering embedded in every living moment. With digital artwork by Dom Pabon (Final Resting Place) that evokes sci-fi decay and meditations of ancient ruin, the album looks and sounds like a lost realm where reality fractures under the pressure of its own contradictions.

Tracks like “Beyond Recognition” and “To the Spoils of Faith” expand on these apocalyptic themes. The former imagines an outside force annihilating humanity in judgment of its arrogance, built on some of the band’s most punishing riffs to date—swinging between chaos, groove, and sheer obliteration. The latter churns with mechanized fury and contempt for blind belief, echoing Meshuggah-like timing with lyrics that drag faith to its own ironic hell. Across the record, Tribal Gaze capture the violence of thought and sound in equal measure—uncompromising and vividly self-aware.

Their ascent to Nuclear Blast was anything but formulaic. After leveling stages on tour with Frozen Soul, the band caught the attention of legendary A&R Monte Conner, who waited outside a venue in New York just to share his admiration. That moment solidified a new chapter for Tribal Gaze—a label that values creative freedom and pushes bands to expand without dilution. With “Inveighing Brilliance”, they’ve done just that: stripped away illusion, stared into the abyss, and made it echo.

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CONEY HATCH'S CLASSIC SELF-TITLED DEBUT ISSUED AS EXPANDED 2LP SET, ANNOUNCE UPCOMING TORONTO SHOW

Fans of Canadian hard rock legends Coney Hatch will soon be able to experience their classic self-titled debut album with fully remastered audio by acclaimed engineer Harry Hess. On October 24, 2025, "Coney Hatch" will be reissued via Anthem Records, marking the anniversary of the band’s gold debut album some four decades after its original May 21, 1982 release. 

To celebrate this iconic release, the band have announced their only appearance of 2025 with a special up close and unplugged performance on Friday, November 14 at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto. 

To order tickets, visit: https://www.theredwoodtheatre.com/event-details/coneyhatch  

This beautiful 2LP reissue breathes new life into the classic album. Featuring the group's classic line-up (singer/guitarist Carl Dixon, singer/bassist Andy Curran, lead guitarist Steve Shelski, and drummer Dave Ketchum, the debut spawned such classic rock gems as "Devil's Deck," bringing out every searing riff and soaring vocal with stunning clarity and power.

"After over four decades of touring and recording, it’s truly special to see this anniversary release come to life," Curran says. "The artwork, rare photos, and the discovery of the Cleveland Agora live audio from our very first show in the USA add a perfect finishing touch for  the band and our dedicated fans."

And collectors take note: the blue/orange 2LP edition is a LIMITED EDITION first pressing of ONLY 500 UNITS available! 

To order the album, visit: https://lnk.to/ConeyHatchAnniversary 

Adding to the release are never-before-heard "Live in Cleveland" recordings, captured at the band's first-ever U.S. show at the iconic Agora Ballroom in 1982. This raw, high-energy performance showcases the band at their hard-hitting best and marks a key moment in their rise in the music scene just prior to joining Judas Priest on a 30 date North American "Screaming for Vengeance" tour.

Dixon adds, "Our show at the Redwood Theatre will be the first time presenting the mighty Hatch sound in an Unplugged & Acoustic format. Still intense, with the same tightness and power that all these years together have built, but with more nuance and emphasis on the songs and vocals. We have some surprises planned and we can't wait to show off our skills in a new setting!" 

Fans can dig deeper into the band's history with ultra-rare photos unearthed from the personal archives of the band members, offering an intimate glimpse into Coney Hatch’s early years.

This release includes rare 1982 vintage audio sound bites from Kim Mitchell, where he reflects on producing the band during their formative days.

This is a must-have collector’s item for die-hard fans and music history buffs.

Anthem's first pressing for Canada on opaque blue vinyl and translucent orange vinyl, includes: 

• The fully remastered debut album “Coney Hatch” 

• Three bonus Tracks: “Dreamland”, “Where I Draw The Line” and “Sin After Sin (Demo)” previously only available on UK import version of the album. 

• Never-before-heard "Live at The Agora Cleveland, 1982" recordings  

• Ultra-rare photos unearthed from the band’s personal archives 

• Rare 1982 vintage audio sound bites from Kim Mitchell 

Come Friday, October 24th, get ready to experience this '80s rock classic like you never have before!

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Open the Gates to Babylon with Title Track; New Single & Music Video Out Now

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) have unleashed Babylon, the monumental title track from their upcoming album, set for release on October 3, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

DATOG’s Babylon pulls you in with eastern-tinged melodies and takes you on a magic carpet ride through lands of myth and mystery.

The band describes the song so: “‘Babylon’ is an absolutely worthy title track. Featuring a pounding, ultra-hard riff, plus the vocal melodies of Udo, Peter and Manuela that transport you straight into a fairy tale from “One Thousand and One Nights.” The guitar arrangements and especially Mathias' solo guitar work support the imaginative atmosphere and drive the song to its absolute climax.”

Lyrically, Babylon invites listeners to walk the world of wonders where every tale is true - through mystic havens, desert nights, and golden treasures shining bright for the Holy Queen of Babylon. It’s a song that dares to cross the line between fantasy and heavy metal firepower, guiding fans into a place “where the holy gate’s gonna be your fate.”

Watch it below.

Stream it here: https://datog.rpm.link/babylonsinglePR

As the title track, Babylon is the perfect metaphor for the content of the album itself: behind the holy gates, treasures are unveiled. Both single and music video offer a splendid final taste of DATOG’s unparalleled artistry before the official album release - a musical journey fans will want to experience again and again. 

Set for release on October 3, 2025 by Reigning Phoenix Music, Babylon is now available for pre-order in a variety of stunning formats:

Limited Red, Gold & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl 
Limited Red Opaque & Black Marbled Gatefold Double Vinyl 
Gold Opaque Double Vinyl 
Deluxe Earbook Edition with CD and enhanced 36-page booklet 
Digipak CD featuring a 24-page booklet 
Jewelcase CD featuring a 24-page booklet 

Pre-orders are available now - secure your copy of this powerful statement from one of metal’s most iconic voices and this extraordinary band: https://datog.rpm.link/babylonPR

DATOG are:

Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals

Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals

Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys

Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals

Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals

Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

More on DATOG:

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MANY EYES Unleashes New Single, Announces Forthcoming EP

Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES is now unleashing a brand new single, "The Clock Behind All Other Clocks," which is taken from the band's forthcoming EP, 'Combust,' due on September 19 via Perseverance Media Group! The song can be found along with a lyric video below.

Frontman Keith Buckley comments, "'The Clock Behind All Other Clocks' is about peeling back the illusory layers of personality to look into someone’s deepest, darkest and truest intentions. once you see them, you become the clock.”

'Combust' will be available in digital, CD, and vinyl formats, with the physical editions having five additional bonus tracks. The EP can be pre-ordered HERE.

In addition, MANY EYES will be embarking on an East Coast U.S. headliner tour, which kicks off on September 25 in Albany, NY throughout October 12, where it will conclude in the band's hometown of Buffalo, NY. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

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MANY EYES U.S. Tour Dates:

09/25: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

09/26: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

09/27: Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club

09/28: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506

09/30: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

10/01: Miami, FL @ Gramps

10/03: Orlando, FL @ The Social

10/05: Princeton, AL @ Furnace Fest 2025

10/06: St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway

10/08: Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry Concert Club

10/09: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge

10/11: Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom

10/12: Buffalo, NY @ Electric City

Many Eyes came together in the winter of 2022 and immediately went to work crafting a sound that was as brutal as it was melodic. When their 2023 LP THE LIGHT AGE was released by Perseverance Media Group - a label owned and run by Jamey Jasta, vocalist for Hardcore pioneers HATEBREED - it captured the angry energy of the whole world at the time while subtly paying homage to the punk rock and hardcore scenes of the late 90’s that raised these music veterans. However, it was on a tour with Post-Hardcore legends THURSDAY that Many Eyes would forge a fierce live element for their already stacked arsenal, an element that would set Many Eyes on a most excellent adventure - an adventure that continues…. to this very day! 

Many Eyes features Keith Buckley on vocals, Nick Bellmore on drums, Sean Vallie on bass and Alan Hague on guitar.

Lineup:

Keith Buckley - Vocals

Alan Hague - Guitar

Nick Bellmore - Drums

Sean Vallie - Bas

Cover Art: Nick Steinhardt

Recorded/Mixed by Nick Bellmore

Mastered by Randy Merrill

Pre-orders: https://www.martyrstore.net/artist/many-eyes

Links:

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Apple Music

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RICK HUGHES DELIVERS A SPECTACULAR SOLO ALBUM WITH 'REDEMPTION,' REUNITES MEMBERS OF ONE OF OZZY'S BEST LINE-UPS FOR COVER OF THE WHO'S "THE REAL ME"

Canadian-born Rick Hughes is renowned for his powerful and rangey voice as the lead singer of the legendary metal band Sword, and of the hard-rock band Saints & Sinners. A seasoned performer with hundreds of headlining shows in Canada, America, Europe and Japan over the years, and his superb stage performances while opening for bands such as Metallica, Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Black Label Society, etc. 
 
So when it was time for him to record ‘’Redemption’’, his first international solo album, he spared no expenses and efforts to make this album a great one, hiring producer John Webster (Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, AC/DC, etc.) and renting HippoSonic Recording Studio (formerly known as Little Mountain Studios) in Vancouver to record this opus.
 
The first salvo is came out September 5, 2025, and it is quite an event in itself: his first single and video is a supercharged version of The Who’s classic ‘’The Real Me’’ - reuniting after 43 years Ozzy Osbourne’s superband consisting of Brad Gillis on guitar, Rudy Sarzo on bass, and Tommy Aldridge on drums. This is the band that did the last leg of the ‘’Diary of a Madman Tour’’ in 1982 after the tragic departure of the great Randy Rhoads, and that then recorded Ozzy’s classic live album ‘’Speak of the Devil’’. 
 
"The Real Me" video can be viewed below , while the single can be streamed at https://push.fm/ps/ilgjszby.
 
Pick up the Limited Edition Bundle (100 copies) that includes a collectible 7” vinyl of the “Real Me” signed by Rick Hughes, Brad Gillis, Tommy Aldridge, and Rudy Sarzo.

Pre-order limited edition releases here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/rick-hughes

The resulting sound is epic, and so is the spectacular video that was shot and directed by Matthew Lucas (Kringle Time, Moonshot, We Meet Again, etc.) at the state-of-the-art L.A. Castle Studios, with post and editing by Montreal’s Jean-Marc Laurin (Jurassic World, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones, Assassin's Creed, etc.).
 
''The Real Me stands as a cornerstone of my album 'Redemption'," says Rick. "As a lifelong fan of The Who, I wanted to pay tribute to the golden age of 70s rock. To capture that spirit, I brought together a true supergroup with Tommy Aldridge, Rudy Sarzo and Brad Gillis, a unique moment where legends unite to breathe new life into a classic.'' 
 
"This very special song is part of the upcoming Rick Hughes Album 'Redemption,' a collection of great rock songs to be released on Friday, October 24 2025 on CD, Vinyl, and Digital format worldwide by Deko Entertainment, and featuring more great collaborations with some famous musicians.
 
Included are 2 more songs featuring the superb songwriting and inspired guitar playing of the great Brad Gillis, another featuring the extraordinary talent of The Door’s legendary guitarist Robby Krieger, and great contributions from rock royalty Lee Aaron, vocal powerhouse Amy Keys (Ringo Starr, Phil Collins, Toto, Sting, Stevie Wonder, etc.), rising guitar hot shot Jacob Deraps, as well as Rick’s gifted sister, Lulu Hughes. 
 
With its great performances, 'Redemption' is a very special and unique rock album that brings together 7 songs in English, 1 bilingual and 2 songs in French.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: 
Youtube: @RickHughesOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RickHughesOfficiel
Instagram: RickHughesofficial

Brantley Gilbert Releases New Single "Want You Back" + 'Greatest Hits...So Far' Available 12/12

Multi-Platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert returns to Country radio with a clever twist on heartbreak in his single, “Want You Back,” out now via The Valory Music Co. The track made its global premiere yesterday exclusively on Country radio, before going wide across all digital platforms today. Listen to “Want You Back” Below.
 
With its 90s-meets-modern-country sound, pedal steel woven into his signature rock edge and a hook that's instantly addictive, “Want You Back” finds Gilbert leaning into tongue-in-cheek humor, wishing his ex had done him dirty so he’d have a reason to move on. Written by Gilbert with HARDY, Hunter Phelps and Will Weatherly, and produced by Gilbert, Weatherly and Brock Berryhill, the single proves even heartache can come with a grin:

Today’s release will be found on Gilbert’s forthcoming Greatest Hits…So Far, available December 12 via The Valory Music Co., along with previously unreleased songs “Real American” and “Ride With Me.” Pre-save/pre-add Greatest Hits…So Far HERE.

The Tattoos Tour continues this weekend with shows in Allen, TX and Kinder, LA, with additional stops in Franklin, TN on October 3 and Colorado Springs on October 11 among additional dates through February 2026. Tickets are available at BrantleyGilbert.com.
 

The Tattoos Tour 2025 Dates
 
Sept. 6             Coushatta Casino Resort || Kinder, LA
Sept. 11           Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom || Hampton Beach, NH
Sept. 12           The Great Frederick Fair 2025 || Frederick, MD
Sept. 13           Portsmouth Pavilion || Portsmouth, VA
Oct. 3              FirstBank Amphitheater || Franklin, TN
Oct. 4              Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary || Petros, TN
Oct. 10            Rio Rancho Events Center || Rio Rancho, NM
Oct. 11            Ford Amphitheater || Colorado Springs, CO
Oct. 12            Blue FCU Arena || Loveland, CO
Feb. 26            Pensacola Bay Center || Pensacola, FL
Feb. 27            Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena || Jacksonville, FL
Feb. 28            Donald L. Tucker Civic Center || Tallahassee, FL

PRESIDENT Share "Destroy Me" Video — WATCH // "King Of Terrors" EP Out 9/27

Multi-million streaming artist PRESIDENT has released the powerful and emotive single "Destroy Me."

Watch the video below. Listen to the song here.

Already a fan-favorite from the live shows, the track is taken from the debut EP, King of Terrors, which is set for release on September 26. Pre-order it here.

The EP title, drawn from a Biblical reference, frames the EP's exploration of themes such as darkness, religion, and the ultimate maker of life: Death.

Following the release of King of Terrors and a string of rallying live appearances, PRESIDENT will embark on The Campaign Trail  — their inaugural U.K. headline tour as well as U.S. rallies. The run marks a pivotal moment in the movement, calling citizens across the country to stand united beneath the banner of belief, volume, and resistance. Each night will be more than a performance — it will be a statement.
 
"We never set out to lead. But when enough people walk beside you, it becomes a march. The Campaign Trail is for everyone who's felt something stir inside them. Now is the time to raise your voice."

U.S. RALLIES:
12/3 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
12/8 — Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy Theatre

KING OF TERRORS The Inaugural EP.

  Forged in solitude. Shaped by memory.
These are chapters drawn from the
  shadows we tend to sidestep—
because facing them demands more
than most are willing to give.

PRESIDENT began as an attempt to
confront the uncomfortable.
   To watch others embrace that
confrontation has been quietly profound.
There is still work to be done.
We press forward.

Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn't conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. Prioritizing intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself.

California Cowgirl: Annie Bosko’s Debut Album Arrives October 3

Working with producers Trent Willmon and David “Messy” Mescon, and writing alongside the likes of Mescon, Jeffrey Steele, Bridgette Tatum, Danny Myrick, Terri Jo Box and more, Bosko co-wrote over half the songs found on California Cowgirl, including the already released title track, “God Winks, “Tequila Time,” “Country Girls! (Who Run the World)” and “Heartburn” featuring Dwight Yoakam. The project also features tracks penned by Lainey Wilson, Garth Brooks and Hannah Dasher.
 
Bosko will join Dolly Parton for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace on December 10, following her album release party on October 3 at Desert 5 Spot in Los Angeles. She is also set for a headlining performance at Nashville Dance Fest this Sunday, September 7 and a date supporting Jessica Simpson at Genesee Theatre on Saturday, September 20.

Rising singer/songwriter Annie Bosko is stepping into a new chapter with her debut album, California Cowgirl, arriving October 3 via QHMG/Stone Country Records. Growing up a farmer’s daughter, the collection reflects her West Coast roots that run deep in the heart of California’s agricultural country while blending her love of timeless storytelling with a sound that’s equal parts confident and catchy. Pre-save/pre-add California Cowgirl HERE.
 
“California Cowgirl is a colorful tapestry woven from the threads of my life — with a fabric for everyone,” shares Bosko. “From the grit of growing up a farmer’s daughter to the faith that’s kept me chasing my dreams, this album reveals both the tender and the tough sides of who I am. It carries the pioneer spirit of the West, the heartbeat of the American dream and a Golden State glow with country soul.”
 
To accompany today’s announcement, Bosko also releases a new studio version of “Honky Tonk Heartbeat,” a track fans may recognize from Ariat’s buzzed-about “Line-Men Dancing” campaign, featuring fellow Ariat ambassador and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
 
Penned by Bosko specifically for the campaign, Purdy leads his center Jake Brendel, retired tight end Bear Pascoe and a squad of Stanford University linemen in a choreographed line dance, bringing “Honky Tonk Heartbeat (Football Line-Men Dance)” to life:

Annie Bosko Upcoming Shows
Sept. 7             Nashville Dance Fest || Nashville, TN
Sept. 12           Wine & Country || Sam Simeon, CA
Sept. 20           Genesee Theatre || Waukegan, IL
Sept. 27           Get Down Downtown || Searcy, AZ
Oct. 3              Desert 5 Spot || Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 9              WhiskeyJam || Nashville, TN
Oct. 10            Four Peaks Oktoberfest Tempe Town Lake 2025 || Tempe, AZ
Jan. 31             REHAB Telethon & Auction || Abilene, TX
Feb. 20            Los Fresnos Rodeo || Los Fresnos, TX         

Enter the Realm of LORE: “Senpai” ft. Isaac Wilson Out Now

Avant-garde duo LORE step into the spotlight with their debut single, "Senpai", featuring Isaac Wilson of Dwellings, now available on all major streaming platforms. Alongside this week's debut single release, is the announcement of LORE's upcoming EP, "Prologue", set for release on October 3rd. Watch the new video for "Senpai" ft, Isaac Wilson of Dwellings below.

Formed earlier this year, LORE is the creation of Jay Christian and the Frog, a mysterious entity who remains shrouded in anonymity. Born entirely online, the project emerged from a conscious decision to cast aside ego and pretense in pursuit of something real. LORE's debut EP, "Prologue", serves as a proper introduction to the band's rich world of storytelling and animated surrealism.

Unveiling the first glimpse into the enigmatic world of LORE, "Senpai" ft Isaac Wilson of Dwellings arrives with a fully animated video through the perspective of the band's anonymous figure, the Frog. Having premiered on Crunchyroll this morning, the visual follows the Frog as he conjures magic, guiding a pair of cats on a whimsical journey through forests and skies.

Opening the door of LORE's realm and embarking on "Prologue,", Jay Christian and The Frog share:

"We couldn’t be more excited to finally share the first chapter of Lore with the world. From the very beginning, this project has been about creating something bigger than ourselves we did our best to create this immersive blend of sound, story, and surrealism. Releasing our debut single “Senpai” with Isaac Wilson feels like opening the door into that world for the very first time, and this is only the beginning. With “Prologue” on the horizon, we can’t wait for everyone to experience the journey we’ve been building."

ABOUT LORE



LORE is a boundary-pushing musical project formed in early 2025, forged entirely through online collaboration. United by their roots in post-hardcore and a deep passion for storytelling, the band have quickly built a powerful creative bond that transcends distance.

Shaped by their years in two cult-followed bands, LORE's founders carry forward an ethos of community, connection, and inclusivity as they enter the era of the band's debut EP, "Prologue". Their mission is simple, but vital: to tell unforgettable stories through music while cultivating a space with no gatekeeping, and no ego. Just honest art and love for the craft.

LORE isn't just about sound, but about meaning. It's music for those who want to feel, to belong, and to find something deeper within the noise.

LORE’s debut single, “Senpai” ft. Isaac Wilson of Dwellings, is available on all major streaming platforms now.

Photo Credit - Christian Maravelis

DIE SPITZ RELEASE "PUNISHERS" SOMETHING TO CONSUME OUT SEPTEMBER 12th

Austin natives Die Spitz have released "Punishers", the third single off upcoming album, Something to Consume , due September 12th via Third Man Records. 

The record arrives on standard black vinyl, indie 'opaque green' vinyl, CD, and Cassette. 

PRE-ORDER

Pre-save Die Spitz's Something to Consume on your streaming service of choice, and be entered for a chance to win a special care package from the band. 

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