Chicago Progressive Metal Aberrants DISSONA Set to Release Next Full-Length Album, 'Receptor,' on October 1, 2025

Beginning production in 2020, 'Receptor' was poised to be the immediate successor to DISSONA’s 2016 album 'Paleopneumatic' before the pandemic dashed the industry’s momentum upon the rocks. Time, however, has a curious way of reviving what was once forced into dormancy. Now completely realized and tangible, 'Receptor' is an electrifying journey that embodies DISSONA’s dynamic and unmistakable approach to the metal medium. DISSONA’s third album, 'Receptor,' is coming on October 1, 2025, via Earache Distribution.

First single, “Receptor”, is available right now for streaming. The title track is the culmination of everything DISSONA has built themselves to be and effectively serves as the overture to the 'Receptor' album. The song is at once a showcase of DISSONA’s inimitable sound, more mature and robust than ever, as well as a scene-setting piece to immerse the listener into the album’s distinct aural realm. Featuring the siren-like guest vocals of Laura Guldemond of Burning Witches fame, “Receptor” bursts forth with ferocious urgency and crackles with a fiery intensity. A churning rhythm section acts as the propulsive undercurrent, carrying waves of raging guitar, seething synth-work, and a powerhouse vocal performance, ultimately cresting to an iconic duet both haunting and captivating. “Receptor” can be heard right now on all streaming platforms and BandCamp.

 

In regard to the album, DISSONA states: 

“With 'Receptor,' we challenged ourselves harder than ever before to not only create something that tests our limits as performing musicians, but also burns bright with raw energy and real emotion. It is by far the most dynamic and focused work we have created–unadulterated and unyielding.”

DISSONA’s newest single, "Receptor," is available now digitally on all streaming platforms HERE. Digital and physical pre-orders of the full-length album, 'Receptor,' are available immediately HERE. Physical editions include two bonus tracks that will be unavailable digitally anywhere, ever. Additionally, the physical edition of the album includes a 12-page, hand-drawn art booklet designed solely by lead vocalist, David Dubenic.

Pre-Save the Digital Version of 'Receptor' HERE

All songs written by:

DISSONA

Produced, Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by:

Matt Motto

Artwork by:

David Dubenic

DISSONA are:

David Dubenic – Vocals

Matt Motto – Guitar

Craig Hamburger – Bass

Drew Goddard – Drums

Der Weg Einer Freiheit Release Haunting New Single 'Eos'

German black metal visionaries Der Weg Einer Freiheit are unveiling “Eos” as the lead single from their upcoming sixth album Innern. The song is a visceral meditation on destruction and renewal; it adopts the voice of a fallen soldier, whose final hope is to become one with the earth, a vessel for life rather than a casualty of violence.

Watch the music video for “Eos” Below;

Innern comes out September 12th on Season of Mist.

Pre-order

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Pre-save on Spotify

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On Innern, Der Weg Einer Freiheit continue their evolution as one of the most emotionally resonant voices in modern black metal. Anchored in existential introspection and produced entirely by the band’s vocalist and guitarist Nikita Kamprad, the album presents six tracks that move from disintegration to reckoning and renewal.

“Eos” stands at the heart of the album’s journey. The song reminds us that from the grave of war, life returns rooted in sorrow, reaching toward light. Its journey begins in restraint, with guitars echoing in mournful dialogue. Then a pulse emerges beneath, a low-end rumble of bass accompanied by the drums’ ritualistic cadence. From this stillness, the track bursts into a maelstrom. Searing guitars and a punishing rhythm come together, presenting black metal at its most unrelenting. Kamprad’s anguished vocals tie the violence to its aftermath, rendering grief inseparable from transformation.

Within Innern, “Eos” functions as both accusation and elegy. The song reflects on nature’s quiet, uncompromising justice. Over time, life stirs in silence; the red, blood-soaked soil gives way to green. The Earth begins to dance once more. During the song’s final act, the war’s architect is overtaken by the same regenerative force, dragged down from his throne and absorbed into the soil.

The video for “Eos” was directed and produced by Paloosa Productions.

In light of their introspective new journey, Der Weg Einer Freiheit are embarking on a headlining tour of Europe this fall in support of Innern. Next year, the band will finally make their long-awaited return to the U.S. with their first-ever performance at Maryland Deathfest.    

Der Weg Einer Freiheit stand now at the peak of a fifteen-year evolution.Their music is as concerned with silence as it is with sound, as shaped by introspection as by fury. As they prepare to bring Innern to European stages in autumn 2025, they do so not as provocateurs of extremity, but as artists navigating the fragile space between collapse and clarity. In a genre often defined by spectacle, Der Weg Einer Freiheit remain committed to vulnerability, transformation, and truth.

Lineup

Nikita Kamprad – Vocals, Guitars

Nicolas Rausch – Guitars

Alan Noruspur – Bass

Tobias Schuler – Drums

Production Credits
Recorded, mixed & mastered in Würzburg, Germany by Nikita Kamprad.
Drums recorded separately at Studio Weißmann, Würzburg, Germany.

Cover Art
Design & layout by Max Löffler (https://maxloeffler.com/)

Photography
Mario Schmitt

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Official Website: https://derwegeinerfreiheit.de/

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ENEMY INSIDE Unleash Music Video For Furious New Single "Innocent"

Just days before returning to the holy grounds of Wacken Open Air, modern metal sensations ENEMY INSIDE are proud to announce the digital release of their haunting track ‘Innocent’ alongside its visually striking official music video. Previously only available as part of the physical edition of their acclaimed current album Venom (February 28, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music), both the track and video are now accessible worldwide on all major streaming platforms and YouTube.
 
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Being a fan favourite since its original release, "Innocent" dives deep into the shadows of human morality. With its cinematic soundscapes, thunderous guitars, and the emotionally-charged varied vocals of singer Nastassja Giulia, the new single continues the band’s signature blend of heavy riffs and dark elegance that has earned them international attention. The supporting video is a visual metaphor for inner conflict and moral duality, complementing the track’s lyrical themes with bold, provocative imagery while solidifying ENEMY INSIDE’s status as one of the most exciting acts in the modern metal scene.
 
The band adds: “It’s a song about guilt, hypocrisy, and the human tendency to judge others while ignoring our own flaws. Inspired by the biblical quote ‘Let he who is without sin cast the first stone,’ it’s a reminder that before we point fingers, we should take a hard look at ourselves.”
 
Listen to the single: https://enemyinside.rpm.link/innocentPR

Following prestigious appearances at John Smith Rock Festival (FI) and Wacken Open Air (DE), ENEMY INSIDE will play a series of Spanish headline show in September before the group will close their 2025 live chapter at Full Metal Holiday (ES).

About ENEMY INSIDE
 
ENEMY INSIDE have quickly distinguished themselves in the metal scene with their powerful thematic content centred around combating the ‘inner enemy,’ culminating in their celebrated current album Venom. Their energetic, melodic, and emotionally charged music has earned them a loyal fan base which has streamed their infectious tunes more than 20 million times on Spotify and viewed more than 5+ million times on YouTube. ENEMY INSIDE graced major stages on festivals like Wacken Open Air, Full Metal Cruise, Dynamo Metal Fest, Nummirock, M’era Luna, Rockharz Open Air and many more and have toured extensively across Europe.
 
ENEMY INSIDE are:
Nastassja Giulia | vocals
Evan K | lead guitars
Dave Hadarik | rhythm guitars
Dominik Stotzem | bass
Hanno Kerstan | drums
 
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Fox Lake New World Heat Headline Tour Set For Fall

Born in the mile-high city of Denver, FOX LAKE bring an elevated and energetic sound to the heavy music scene. The band formed back in 2017 as friends jamming in their basement, looking to branch out from the standard metalcore sound by incorporating elements of their favorite genres — hardcore, hip-hop, and rock 'n' roll. FOX LAKE continue to level up by delivering a musical brass-knuckled punch to the face that lands on anyone in their proximity.

The band will unleash NEW WORLD HEAT on August 1 via MNRK HEAVY. Pre-order it here or here.

They also just announced their headline New World Heat Tour set for fall, with various supports noted. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
 
"We are excited to announce our first ever headlining tour," the band says. "We are stoked on every band who said yes to coming out with us, and, they deserve your attention. NEW WORLD HEAT IS OUT WORLDWIDE ON AUGUST 1 VIA MNRK HEAVY."

FOX LAKE ON TOUR:
9/26 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood*
9/27 — Cudahy, WI — X-Ray Arcade*
9/28 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre (Studio B)*
9/30 — Toledo, OH — Frankies**
10/1 — Columbus, OH — Summit **
10/2 — Knoxville, TN — Karns Community Center**
10/3 — Nashville, TN — 58'**
10/4 — Panama City, FL — T's**
10/5 — New Orleans, LA — Southport Music Hall **
10/7 — Memphis, TN — Growlers**
10/8 — Oklahoma City, OK — New Spot** 
10/9 — Albuquerque, NM — Rens Den (Fox Lake + Kaonashi Only)
10/11 — Yuma, AZ — Tarros Chicali (+Desmadre)
10/12 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick ***
10/14 — Bakersfield, CA — 1933***
10/15 — Modesto, CA — Twin Rivers Saloon*** 
10/16 — Eugene, OR — Wandering Goat^
10/17 — Portland, OR — High Limit Room^
10/18 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon (Funhouse) ^
10/19 — Spokane, WA — The Big Dipper (+fr3ak)
* WITH KAONASHI, +SURFACED
**WITH KAONASHI, TEETH,  SURFACED
***WITH KAONASHI, DESMADRE, + fr3ak
^ WITH KAONASHI, EXTORTIONIST, + fr3ak

AMORPHIS Release Crushing Second Single "Bones" From Upcoming 'Borderland' Album

AMORPHIS have released their new single "Bones," a powerful preview of their upcoming album Borderland, set for release on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In contrast to the album’s first single, "Light And Shadow," which showcased a more uplifting tone, "Bones" dives into darker, heavier territory. Emerging from the mythical depths of Finland’s thousand lakes, the track delivers thunderous riffs and Eastern-tinged strings and keys, creating a dense, textured soundscape. Despite its intensity, the song allows space for moments of hope, culminating in a cathartic chorus driven by Tomi Joutsen’s soaring clean vocals. Lyrically, "Bones" reflects the struggle for survival faced by Finland’s ancestors, adding depth and weight to its sonic force.
 
“As a starting point, I wanted to prove that even a keyboard player can create an AMORPHIS song which is based on a heavy riff, and to everyone's surprise, ‘Bones’ turned out to be the heaviest “Borderland” song,” reveals keyboardist Santeri Kallio.
 
"Bones" also arrives with the first music video from Borderland, directed by Patric Ullaeus, who has previously helmed several AMORPHIS videos including ‘The Moon’ and ‘Wanderer.’ Known for his cinematic style, Ullaeus has also worked with other major names in the metal scene such as IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, PRIMAL FEAR, and many more.
 
Watch the music video below.
Stream "Bones": https://amorphis.rpm.link/bonesPR

Pre-order (excl. box-set & more) / pre-save Borderland:
https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderlandPR
 
Hansen Studios (Jacob Hansen, Denmark; VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, PRIMAL FEAR etc.) were the destination of choice in late 2024 and early 2025 to track “Borderland.” The album artwork was designed by Dutch artist Marald Van Haasteren (METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, KVELERTAK, ALCEST etc.) while long-time partner Pekka Kainulainen once again wrote the album’s meaningful lyrics.
 
More from “Borderland”:
‘Light And Shadow’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aF80ycx5JQ

About AMORPHIS
 
With Borderland, the title of the album couldn’t have been chosen more fittingly. Throughout their career, spanning over more than three decades, AMORPHIS -- Tomi Joutsen (vocals), Esa Holopainen (guitars), Tomi Koivusaari (guitars), Olli-Pekka Laine (bass), Santeri Kallio (keyboards) & Jan Rechberger (drums & percussion) -- have been an ever-evolving act, wandering on an exciting boundary-pushing path. From their sinister death metal debut Karelian Isthmus over genre-defining mid-90s melodic death works like Tales From The Thousand Lakes andElegy as well as the melodic 2000’s grandeur of Eclipse or Skyforger to records combining the very best of all prior eras to refreshing new soundscapes (f.e. Under The Red Cloud or Queen Of Time): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success.
 
With 2022’s Halo, the Finn’s were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again: The album marked AMORPHIS’ sixth no. 1 album in Finland, even cracked the top 3 of the official German album chart, and last but not least the sextet took home two awards from the prestigious Emma Gaala (“Band of the Year” & “Export of the Year”).
 
The impact of Halo became a driving force for what’s to come. Rather than rushing into a follow-up, the band chose to step back from live performances and focus fully on their next chapter. The result is Borderland - a meticulously crafted opus that builds on their celebrated recent era, while seamlessly weaving in new, timely elements. It’s a bold, organic continuation of their journey, shaped by experience and guided by vision.
 
AMORPHIS are:
Tomi Joutsen | vocals
Esa Holopainen | guitars
Tomi Koivusaari | guitars
Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass
Santeri Kallio | keys
Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion
 
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PROFANE ELEGY Unleashes "Haunted," A Harrowing New Single from Upcoming Album Herezjarcha

Pennsylvania-based black metal collective PROFANE ELEGY has released the second single, "Haunted," from their forthcoming sophomore album Herezjarcha, due out January 30th, 2026. With this track, the band begins unveiling the eight-part sonic descent that defines their most ambitious and emotionally charged work to date.

Lyrically, "Haunted" is a meditation on existential dread, a haunting reflection on the curse of clarity. Through blistering guitars, sweeping orchestration, and anguished vocals, PROFANE ELEGY explores the loss of innocence that comes with realizing the inevitability of death. The track asserts that ignorance truly is bliss, and once the veil of illusion is lifted, there is no returning to peace.

The single showcases the evolving sound of PROFANE ELEGY: genre-defying, expansive, and emotionally visceral. Drawing from a foundation of black metal, the band integrates orchestral flourishes, progressive shifts, and subtle clean vocal passages to amplify the thematic weight of the song. "Haunted" stands as both a sonic assault and a philosophical lament.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Kevin Antreassian (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) at Backroom Studios, Herezjarcha is shaping up to be a defining statement from a band unafraid to confront the sacred and the profane alike. Each of the album’s eight tracks will be released as a standalone single, each with its own accompanying music video, building a cohesive but fractured narrative that culminates with the album’s release.

About PROFANE ELEGY

PROFANE ELEGY is a black metal band from Bangor, Pennsylvania, formed in late 2021 by guitarist J Gulick and vocalist Mikael L. Originally conceived as a two-man studio project, the band quickly evolved into a full lineup with the addition of bassist David G and drummer Sean M in 2023. What sets PROFANE ELEGY apart is their refusal to remain confined within genre boundaries—while rooted firmly in black metal, their sound incorporates elements of death, doom, and progressive metal, often enhanced by orchestral arrangements and clean vocals.

The band’s debut album When All Is Nothing (2023) was released independently and drew attention for its blend of atmospheric aggression and emotional vulnerability. The release earned praise for its ability to move fluidly between blistering speed and melancholic melody, with Doom Heart calling it “a massive Doom delight.” Following the album’s release, PROFANE ELEGY made their live debut and began performing across the northeastern United States, including a notable support slot for Dark Funeral in late 2024.

Lyrically, the band explores themes of nihilism, mortality, philosophy, and religious symbolism—often invoking figures like Satan not as dogmatic statements, but as metaphors in a broader spiritual and existential dialogue. Their work is poetic, introspective, and often challenges the listener to confront uncomfortable truths about life, death, and belief.

Their upcoming full-length album Herezjarcha, set for release in January 2026, represents the band’s most ambitious and expansive work to date. With a more dynamic sound, deeper orchestration, and a clear conceptual throughline, the record pushes their sonic and thematic boundaries further than ever before. The album title—a made-up word meaning “arch-heretic”—encapsulates the spirit of the band: rebellious, introspective, and unafraid to question the sacred.

PROFANE ELEGY continues to forge a unique path within the underground metal scene. Blending bleak intensity with philosophical weight, they aim not just to be heard—but to be felt.

PROFANE ELEGY is:
 

  • Mikael L – Vocals, Orchestration

  • J Gulick – Guitars, Orchestration

  • David G – Bass, Orchestration

  • Sean M – Drums

Rock Icon GLENN HUGHES Unveils New Single “Voice In My Head” + Lyric Video

Rock legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee GLENN HUGHES is pleased to unveil his new single and accompanying video, "Voice In My Head," taken from his upcoming studio album 'Chosen,' set for release on September 5, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

This year will also see GLENN HUGHES busy touring across Europe and South America, with “The Chosen Years” tour starting in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, on September 2nd, and ending on November 29th in Bogota, Colombia. For the full list of dates, please see below and HERE.

 

About the new single, GLENN commented:

“'Voice In My Head' tells the story of what’s goin’ on in my subconscious mind. It’s a song that most definitely needed to be written. Very therapeutic.

"We all have 'this voice.' Observe, recognize and be a witness, & let go…”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Voice In My Head"

Commenting on the new album, GLENN stated:

“Songwriting is deeply personal to me, and l generally write and record when I have something to say. It’s been nine years since I recorded my last solo album, 'Resonate.' There have been recordings and collaborations with other artists since 2016.

“When writing 'Chosen,' I went back to my life drawing board, writing about the human condition, love, hope, faith, and acceptance. I write about how I feel on the inside and not externally. My life is lived from within, in the present moment. It’s an album of soul food, and I’ve never been so grateful, right here, on planet earth. Music is the healer!"

Vocalist, bassist, and songwriter GLENN HUGHES is a true original. No other rock musician has so distinctively blended the finest elements of hard rock, soul, and funk. His astonishing voice is his calling card; he's known as a singer's singer.

After a nine-year hiatus as a solo artist, GLENN HUGHES returns with 'Chosen,' a brand-new solo album that finds him at his most hard-rocking. Explosive and dynamic, 'Chosen'showcases HUGHES at his absolute best, both in songwriting and production. A truly captivating return!

Pre-Order 'Chosen' HERE

GLENN HUGHES, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, The Beatles, and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis also left their mark on him.

 

GLENN HUGHES first found success in the early '70s with the band Trapeze, before joining Deep Purple in 1973 during a pivotal lineup change that introduced him and David Coverdaleto the group. Despite initial skepticism, the revamped band silenced critics with the release of‘Burn’ (1974), a powerful album that revitalized Purple’s sound and remains a classic.

 

During this era, the band headlined the iconic California Jam in front of over 300,000 fans, toured the world aboard their private jet, The Starship, and released two more studio albums, ‘Stormbringer’ and ‘Come Taste The Band,’ before disbanding in 1976.

 

GLENN's first solo album, ‘Play Me Out,’ was released in 1977. He joined former Pat Traversguitarist Pat Thrall to form Hughes/Thrall, which released an acclaimed self-titled album in 1982. Throughout the '80s and '90s, GLENN HUGHES made countless guest appearances (both credited and un-credited) as a vocalist, bass guitarist or songwriter on other artists' albums. The endless list includes, among others, Gary Moore, John Norum, and Tony Iommiof Black Sabbath.

 

Since 1992, GLENN has started a prolific solo career with a dozen studio albums where he explored all the different sides of his songwriting and influences: from hard rock to funk and more contemporary sounds. He collaborated – among others – with such musicians as Chad Smith, Dave Navarro, John Frusciante, and many others.

 

HUGHES also founded, or took part in, some amazing musical alliances such as California Breed (with Jason Bonham and Andrew Watt), Black Country Communion (with Joe Bonamassa) and The Dead Daisies.

 

GLENN recently collaborated with Robbie Williams on his new single “Rocket,” which was released on May 22nd, 2025. The track also features a collaboration from Tony Iommi and will be the first time GLENN has been featured on a record with Tony since 2005, when they released “Fused” together.

 

GLENN HUGHES has also recently joined forces with Satch Vai, a new collaboration by legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, by writing and singing on their new single “I Wanna Play My Guitar.”

GLENN HUGHES are:

Glenn Hughes – Vocals

Soren Andersen - Guitar

Ash Sheehan - Drums

Bob Fridzema - Keys

A KILLER'S CONFESSION RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO "FACTS"

A Killer's Confession, the band led by vocalist Waylon Reavis, released a new single and video “Hollow" today, the follow up to the recently released track "In Case of Emergency" which featured Waylon's former Mushroomhead bandmate Jason "JMann" Popson.

To kick off the release of the new single, the band will be performing at three Festivals this month:

July 16 - Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest

July 19 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Upheaval Fest

July 20 - Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration

Victim 2 will be available in a variety of formats and orders can be placed at this location.

Power Trio Our Oceans Announce New Album "Right Here, Right Now" Out 10/24 + Share "Golden Rain" Video

Blending singer-songwriter sensibilities with modern progressive rock elements, Our Oceans' music resonates with listeners who seek a soul-stirring experience, offering both catharsis and hope.

The power trio, featuring singer and guitarist Tymon Kruidenier and his former Exivious bandmates, bassist Robin Zielhorst and drummer Yuma van Eekelen, announce their new studio album Right Here, Right Now set for release on October 24 via Long Branch Records.

On Right Here, Right Now, Our Oceans unveil a brighter, more exhilarating sonic landscape while maintaining the evocative emotional depth that has become their hallmark. Inspired by the "bright quality of the now," the Netherlands-based band crafts a richly layered musical journey filled with lush harmonies and uplifting atmospheres. The album captures the vibrancy of the present moment, blending intricate musicianship with an infectious sense of optimism.

In conjunction with today's album announcement, Our Oceans have released the video for new single "Golden Rain." 

Watch the "Golden Rain" video below. 

Pre-order Right Here, Right Now here. 

"After finishing While Time Disappears, I knew immediately that I wanted to create something lighter and more uplifting," comments band leader Tymon Kruidenier. "'Golden Rain' was the first song I wrote with that intention, and it perfectly captured the vibe I was aiming for. It was also the song we jammed out the most as a band, not only to refine the arrangement, but also to develop a production template for the rest of the album. With that in mind, it felt only natural for it to be the album's opening track."

"I'm incredibly proud of that album, but it's a bit of a bitter pill to swallow," says Kruidenier. "This time around, I also felt the need to return to the creative philosophy behind the first Our Oceans album: Simply letting things flow. Instead of steering the process or clinging to preconceived ideas of what the music should be, I wanted to trust in an open and unrestricted creative approach, allowing the songs to take shape naturally. It all started with the chorus for what became the album’s first track, 'Golden Rain.' From there, everything came together in what felt like one effortless flow state that lasted for a month or two. I think this resulted in a collection of songs that feel balanced and cohesive, yet diverse and playful."

PRE-ORDER "RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW"

OUR OCEANS ARE:
Tymon Kruidenier — Vocals +Guitars
Robin Zielhorst — Bass
Yuma van Eekelen — Drums

LANIE GARDNER ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE ALBUM FADED POLAROIDS, DUE SEPTEMBER 5

Named by the Recording Academy as a “2025 Artist to Watch,” Lanie Gardner has officially announced her highly anticipated sophomore album Faded Polaroids, set for release on September 5 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Alongside the announcement, the North Carolina native has released the album’s powerful lead song, “High Divin,’” featuring legendary Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood on the drums. Listen below. 


A full-circle moment for the 25-year-old artist — whose breakout came from a viral cover of “Dreams” (now at over 100M views) — “High Divin’” is an atmospheric anthem with a heart of self-reflection. Wrapped in shimmering guitars and soaring vocals, it captures the emotional leap of the journey of self-sabotage, while honoring the path that led her there.


“It’s one of the most important songs on the album for me,” Gardner shares. “I was going through a pretty rough patch and needed to give myself a little tough love.”


Produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton, Chris Ganoudis and Don Miggs, Faded Polaroids expands on the raw honesty of Gardner’s 2024 debut A Songwriter’s Diary, offering a sonic scrapbook of self-discovery, family roots, romantic twists, and personal healing. Across 18 tracks, Gardner blends country storytelling with indie-rock grit, small-town pop, and boundary-free emotion — a genre-bending vision uniquely.


“I created the idea of Faded Polaroids using actual polaroids. Some brand new, others nicotine-stained, withered, torn and worn from being passed down through the years,” says Gardner. “It felt like zooming out on my whole life and finally seeing the bigger picture. These snapshots — these songs — are the most beautiful parts of me. They tell the story of where I come from, who I come from, what I’ve learned and who I’m becoming. I hope these songs encourage people to take the time to make their own version of that too. I think it’s important that we all do.”


Born and raised in the tiny Appalachian mountain town of Burnsville, NC, Gardner grew up in a family of natural musicians, learning to sing from her mother and guitar from her father. A loner-turned-artist with a gift for turning diary entries into cathartic anthems, she eventually left home for Nashville, chasing the Grand Ole Opry dream of her late grandfather — a dream that comes full circle with her Opry debut on August 6. Get tickets here. 


Following her recent Polaroids EP and breakout debut album — which earned her a “2025 Artist to Watch” nod from both the Recording Academy/GRAMMY and Amazon Music — Faded Polaroids finds Gardner stepping fully into her sound. From the soul-cleansing “Takin’ The Slow Ride” and smoldering “Concrete Cowboy,” to the rootsy, nostalgic title track and breezy “Love You Like Appalachia,” the album captures a rising star in her magic hour — honest, unfiltered, and unforgettable.

Gardner will bring Faded Polaroids to life on the road this summer and fall, with a run of headlining dates and festival appearances, including support on select shows for Gavin Adcock. Visit laniegardner.com for ticket information.

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Attack Attack! vs Keyboard Warriors: "i complain on r/metalcore" Out Now!

Calling all internet experts, comment section philosophers, and breakdown connoisseurs: metalcore titans, Attack Attack!, have just released your new national anthem. Their latest single, "i complain on r/metalcore", is taken from their long-awaited record, "Attack Attack! II", out on August 8th via Oxide Records. This upcoming record marks the band's first full-length release since 2012, and fans can pre-order "Attack Attack! II" HERE.

Attack Attack! have never been ones to play it safe, charging forward with a mischievous sense of humor and a sound that's always in full throttle. Now, Attack Attack! are here to celebrate the fine art of online complaining with "i complain on r/metalcore", yet another high-energy, tongue-in-cheek banger that was designed for anyone who's ever posted a 12-paragraph essay about why the old stuff was better.

If you're reaching for your keyboard to draft up your thinkpiece, Attack Attack! would like to preemptively respond:

"don't @ us.”

In celebration of their upcoming record, "Attack Attack! II", the band will be embarking on the ONE HIT WONDER Tour, where they'll be bringing their chaotic new era to cities across the US. Fans can purchase tickets to the ONE HIT WONDER Tour now HERE.

Prior to today's single release, Attack Attack! also released three massive singles, "Dance!" featuring Will Ramos of Lorna Shore, "Chainless", and "ONE HIT WONDER". After blindsiding fans with a fake-out country remix, the real version of "Dance!" delivered sheer chaos and pit-stirring aggression as they teamed up with one of deathcore's most recognizable voices, Will Ramos, for their first ever official feature. The first two tracks sent metalcore into a tailspin, sparking conversations from fans to top-tier music outlets - Revolver, Metal Injection, Rock Sound, etc - who hailed Attack Attack! for their fearless return. "ONE HIT WONDER" kept the momentum surging, setting the tone for an audacious new era that is loud, unavoidable, and fearlessly sarcastic.

Formed in 2007, Attack Attack! has become a staple in the metalcore scene, amassing over 100 million streams across major streaming platforms on multiple chart-topping records. As torchbearers of the genre, the band continue to push the boundaries of metalcore while solidifying their place in its ever-growing legacy. Known for their no-holds-barred approach, Attack Attack! remain unpredictable as ever, with more bold twists in store for the year ahead.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Attack Attack! news coming very soon.

ONE HIT WONDER TOUR

Aug 12 | Atlanta, GA | The Masquerade Hall

Aug 13 | Winter Park, FL | Conduit

Aug 14 | Charleston, SC | Music Farm

Aug 15 | Richmond, VA | Canal Club

Aug 16 | Reading, PA | Reverb

Aug 17 | New York, NY | Racket

Aug 19 | Buffalo, NY | Rec Room

Aug 20 | Pittsburgh, PA | Crafthouse

Aug 21 | Detroit, MI | The Shelter

Aug 22 | Cleveland, OH | Globe Hall

Aug 23 | Joliet, IL | The Forge

Aug 24 | Minneapolis, MN | Fine Line Music Cafe

Aug 26 | Des Moines, IA | Wooly's

Aug 27 | Omaha, NE | The Waiting Room

Aug 29 | Colorado Springs, CO | Black Sheep

Aug 30 | Denver, CO | Marquis

Aug 31 | Salt Lake City, UT | Metro Music Hall

Sep 2 | Seattle, WA | The Crocodile

Sep 3 | Portland, OR | The Nova PDX

Sep 5 | Roseville, CA | Goldfield's

Sep 6 | Los Angeles, CA | Echoplex

Sep 7 | Phoenix, AZ | The Rosetta Room

Sep 9 | San Antonio, TX | The Rock Box

Sep 10 | Houston, TX | Scout. Bar

Sep 11 | Dallas, TX | Puzzles

Sep 12 | Tulsa, OK | The Vanguard

Sep 13 | Wichita, KS | Wave

Sep 14 | Springfield, MO | The Regency

Sep 16 | St Louis, MO | Red Flag

Sep 17 | Nashville, TN | The Basement East

Sep 18 | Fort Wayne, IN | Piere's

Sep 20 | Louisville, KY | Louder Than Life

Full tour information can be found HERE.

ABOUT ATTACK ATTACK!

If you went to Warped Tour in the mid 2000’s, shopped at Hot Topic, or were active on Myspace; then you have heard the name “Attack Attack!” While the band’s early career was relatively short-lived, their reputation has done nothing but grow since the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2013. Known for incorporating dance/electronica music with metal, the band consistently bent the rules of songwriting. They took the sounds they liked and crafted seemingly incompatible genres into anthems for local Ohio scene kids, and later, audiences across the globe. After years of silence, Attack Attack!exploded back onto the scene in 2020. They’re here to remind you that rules are made to be broken, adversity is meant to be overcome, and that legends never die.

PARADISE LOST REVEALS 'SERPENT ON THE CROSS'

Icons of goth and doom, PARADISE LOST have revealed the second single, ‘Serpent on the Cross,’ from their long-awaited, 17th album Ascension that’s out September 19th from Nuclear Blast Records.

Commenting on the song, vocalist Nick Holmes says:

"The cross represents stability, prosperity, hope and happiness. The serpent represents trepidation, anguish and overbearing sadness, lurking in the shadows ready to take everything away."

Stream ‘Serpent on the Cross’: https://paradiselost.bfan.link/serpent-on-the-cross

Pre-order Ascension: https://paradiselost.bfan.link/ascension

‘SERPENT ON THE CROSS’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW.

PARADISE LOST’s first album in 5 years, following 2020’s critically acclaimed Obsidian, was produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by Lawrence Mackrory. Ascension is a testament to the band’s longevity and relevance over their 35+ year career, encompassing their signature styles of gothic, death and doom fans have cherished along the way.

Ascension’s album cover fittingly features the painting The Court of Death (1870-1902) by renowned British artist George Frederic Watts, which hangs in the Tate Gallery in London. The painting depicts Death as an enthroned angel flanked by allegorical figures of Silence and Mystery guarding sunrise and the star of hope, while a warrior surrenders his sword and a duke his coronet, showing that worldly status offers no protection. The painting’s bleak, prophetic vision embodies Ascension’s dark, tormented soundscapes as mournful verses collide with dire, foreboding riffs.

Commenting on the record, Holmes states:

"Ascension is a cavalcade of molten misery, a vigorous sorrow filled stroll through a wicked world of glorious triumph and pitiful tragedy."  

PARADISE LOST are currently performing at festivals across Europe and will embark on the first leg of the “Ascension of Europe” tour this fall. Tickets are available at https://paradiselost.co.uk/tour-dates/.

About PARADISE LOST:

More than three decades into their career, and with over two million albums sold, PARADISE LOST remain the undisputed kings of metal’s dark side. Formed in Halifax in 1988, the band quickly became noted as the pioneers of gothic metal through their early groundbreaking albums like 1991’s aptly-titled Gothic, a mixture of heaviness intertwined with shadowy melody and atmosphere.  

Never a group to remain creatively static, across their career they’ve explored a myriad of avenues of dark music, from sludgy doom-death roots, to conquering the metal mainstream with the enormous, lush sounds of 1995’s Draconian Times, to more experimental, electronic leanings, leaving an influence on a trail of artists as varied as CRADLE OF FILTH, HIM, GATECREEPER and CHELSEA WOLFE.  

Now, in 2025, the Yorkshire quintet return with their staggering 17th album, Ascension, a record that sees their crown continue to gleam as it underlines just how they attained their position. Produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh at Black Planet studios in East Yorkshire, with drums and vocals captured at NBS and Wasteland studios in Sweden, its 10 tracks traverse the multitude of sounds in the band’s arsenal, from full-bore heavy metal to sky-high melody, all the while keeping a minor-key melancholy that remains irresistible.

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Impureza Premiere New Album 'Alcázares'

Impureza first lit the torch for flamenco death metal more than a decade ago. But the band’s new album finds these conquistadors charging to the front line of extreme metal armed with crushing riffs, brutal growls, fiery acoustic flourishes and daring classical orchestra.

“These guys clearly know how to build upon each other’s strengths, and it has resulted in some spectacular music moments”, writes Kevy Metal, who named Alcázares their album of the week

Alcázares comes out tomorrow, Friday, July 11, but you can hear all 11 boundary-pushing tracks today by listening to the full album stream below.

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Conceptually rooted in the Spanish Reconquista, Alcázares unfolds as a fantastical and historic epic. The album channels the collapse of Islamic Iberia and the merciless rise of Christian dominion. Impureza fuse brutal death metal with flamenco guitar, orchestral arrangements and Spanish growls into a sonic Alcázar, where the sacred and savage co-exist.

Lead single “Pestilencia” zooms in on the Black Death’s march across Hispania. Riffing tremolos and hammer-blown blast beats lock horns with bulería-tinged acoustic guitar that flare upon castle stone. Amidst desert heat, “La Orden del Yelmo Negro” ignites in a blaze of riffs, flamenco flourishes and drum fill fury. Opener “Verdiales” pays a fleet-fingered tribute to the folk traditions of Málaga. Then with the draw of their axe blades, “Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo” sparks a blistering retelling of the legendary Spanish hero El Cid.

Recorded and mixed by Sébastien Camhi at Studio Artmusic  and mastered by Jacob Hansen, Alcázares is elevated by guest contributions from Xavier Hamon (percussion) and Louis Viallet (orchestration).

With Alcázares, Impureza have carved their boldest statement to date: an ode to a violent past, where the sword and cross meet in a storm of steel and ash.

IMPUREZA is a Hispanic metal band formed in 2004 by guitarist Lionel Cano Muñoz from Orléans. Their music is distinguished by a unique fusion of extreme metal and Spanish sounds inspired by Andalusian culture and flamenco, creating an atypical style known as Hispanic Metal. IMPUREZA remains an innovative project in the international metal scene, making it a pioneer of the genre.

The entire concept of the band revolves around the voluptuousness of Latin atmospheres, the ferocity of metal, and Spanish culture and history, explored through a fictional and esoteric aspect. Their compositions feature both clean and guttural vocals sung in the language of Cervantes, flamenco guitar, acoustic fretless bass, extreme metal, and orchestral arrangements that evoke the colors of Spain. The very essence of their music lies in the duality between two seemingly opposed musical genres, which, through clever composition, give birth to a new and avant-garde style. Their fiery music is literally the union of traditional Hispanic folklore and extreme metal. These metal warriors brandish their Iberian sounds as weapons with pride. This ingenious alliance is matched only by the singular and unprecedented creative originality of its founder Lionel Cano Muñoz and his compañero Esteban Martín, both of Spanish nationality. IMPUREZA’s conquistadors draw inspiration from their strong identity, which defines the band's very essence. IMPUREZA's members are also influenced by many Spanish artists such as flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía and gypsy singer Camarón de la Isla, as well as bands like Behemoth, Morbid Angel, Krisiun, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, among others.

Let the conquistadors of IMPUREZA lead you into their realm and immerse you in Spanish culture with a groundbreaking musical concept — the one and only fierce guardians of Hispanic Metal!

SOMOS IMPUREZA!

Line-up:
Esteban Martín – All Vocals
Lionel Cano Muñoz – Rhythm, Lead & Spanish Guitars
Florian Saillard – Fretless Bass
Guilhem Auge – Drums

Silly Goose Announce "Keys to the City" Album + Share Double Single

Buzzy rap x rock wunderkinds Silly Goose are back with an album full of ragers and party jams. As is always the case with the Goose, they don't simply crash the party. They take over the party.

Today, the band has announced that its new album Keys to the City will arrive on October 10 via Blue Grape Music. Pre-order it here.

They are also dropping not one but two singles because why not? They've shared the title track and "Now Dance." Listen here.

Watch the video for "Keys to the City," co-directed by Jackson Foster and Tyler Horner in the band's beloved home city of the ATL, below.

"Sometimes you just have to take what's yours," the band says about the title track. "It's a shame that the local government of Atlanta hasn't given Silly G the keys to the city."

Hey, powers-that-be in the ATL! Are you listening? 

Silly Goose are touring through 2025, supporting Landmvrks this fall. They will appear at Long Beach Warped Tour the weekend of July 26 and 27 and at Lollapalooza on July 31.

SILLY GOOSE ON TOUR:
WITH LANDMVRKS, THORNHILL, + RESOLVE:
9/14 — Montreal, QC — Mtelus
9/15 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium 
9/16 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
9/18 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life
9/19 — Madison, WI — Majestic Theatre 
9/20 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues 
9/21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Lyric at Skyway 
9/23 — Denver, CO — The Summit 
9/24 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall 
9/26 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre 
9/27 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall 
9/29 — Vancouver, BC — Hollywood Theatre 
9/30 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre 
10/1 — Seattle, WA — Neptune Theatre 
10/3 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock 
10/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent 
10/5 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theatre
10/7 — Dallas, TX — The Studio at the Factory 
10/9 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade 
10/10 — Nashville, TN — The Basement East 
10/11 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall 
10/12 — Toronto, ON — The Opera House 

Maximo Park maestro Duncan Lloyd presents 'Unwound' album: Antidote to the daily grind

English songwriter-guitarist Duncan Lloyd presents his new 12-track 'Unwound' album, his sixth solo endeavour, introducing the focus track 'One Step Closer To The Dam'. Previously with Warp Records, this is his first album of new material via Reveal Records following the label's reissues of Lloyd’s early solo albums, including the colossal 31-track selected works collection 'Green Grows Devotion' (2022) and 'Fun City' (a trilogy of EPs recorded in 2024).

Written during a difficult personal period, this record developed as a form of coping and catharsis, fortifying his sound with depth and ambition relative to previous releases. Lloyd earlier shared the singles 'Laugh So Loud' and 'Rituals', blending a modern sound with a deeply personal message about habits and healing, voiced through a circular, radio-like musical journey.

A critically acclaimed solo artist, Lloyd is the primary musician behind internationally renowned art-rockers Maximo Park and also half of Nano Kino (with Sarah Suri). He is a Mercury Music Prize nominee, has won an NME award, had A-listed singles at BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music (including lyric of the year), and has seen success with worldwide platinum and gold selling records. His songs have featured on eight hit albums with Maximo Park, consistently charting in the Top 10 U.K.

'Unwound' album order  https://duncanlloyd.bandcamp.com/album/unwound-2025

With cover artwork derived from Lloyd’s own paintings, this record weaves a unique musical maze of free and varied personal expression, deep and transient, spare, intense and urgent with a balance of grit, beauty and melody. Things got moving when Lloyd set to work with Julie McLarnon (The Vaselines, Lankum, King Creosote, Brigid Mae Power) at Analogue Catalogue Studios in Ireland. Gaining impetus from his trip across the Irish sea, Lloyd returned to Newcastle to complete the rest of the album, each song carefully crafted with more anarchical arrangements than previous outings.

“I needed a break from all things online. Stepping away from it and being closer to nature reignites the imagination, it’s kind of obvious but easy to forget how important it is.  It’s an album about experience, throughout you get the sense that dynamics, speed and space were all careful considerations. I am sort of looking under the soil trying to shape the sounds I imagine and if possible create something relatable that has a heart. I didn’t want it to be one produced sound, I wanted it to feel like different rooms, many spaces," says Duncan Lloyd.

"I partly had the book "The Poetics of Space" by Gaston Bachelard in mind, every song is it’s own room with it’s own signature. This is probably my heaviest album, in sound and mood. There are songs that lean towards post-punk and with hypnotic rhythms that are darker in tone. I wanted it to feel like the listener can climb inside the sound rather than be on the outside looking in. I don’t want them to be in the cinema I want them to be in the film or in the room, so it’s almost spooky."

The album features a host of Lloyd’s musician friends, including Maximo Park keyboardist Jemma Freese and drummer Tom English, Andrew Mills (Purploid Zing) and Joe Boyer (Cloud Nothings, Autopolitan, Nicole Yun).

'Unwound' is imbued with a darker mood than Lloyd’s previous works, but with a continuing sense of melancholy at its core. Restrained yet intimate lyrics are housed in inventively evolving structures. The album draws to a close with 'A World Away Now', a song of lost opportunity. Sometimes simply making a connection is enough.

"Sometimes on a song the bass or percussion talks louder than a voice, so I mixed it like that. Sometimes nothing else contends if the emotion isn’t clear. When you hear musicians playing together, you are invited into something far more personal or engaging. You can’t always tell the detail, yet you can feel the dynamics -- you can sense it is living," says Duncan Lloyd.

"I may let guitars get loud and careen around if that’s where it wants to go. It can then go the other way and be minimal, economical. Although it is a very personal album, it’s also addressed to the stranger and, if the listener can relate and even laugh about what life throws at us, then a connection lives”.  

Writing and recording under his own name for the last decade, Lloyd has enjoyed many collaborations, including with Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, Glass Animals, Rihanna), Gil Norton (The Pixies, Echo & The Bunnymen), Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Ben Allen (Gnarls Barclay, Deerhunter), Rudimental, Dave Okumu, Batidaand legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen.

As of July 11th, 'Unwound' is available digitally via Bandcamp and digital music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. It is also released on CD, the first 200 ordered coming with a bonus live four-track recording in 'The Polestar Sessions' EP. 

CREDITS
Music & lyrics written by Duncan Lloyd (Reveal Publishing)
Duncan Lloyd - vocals, guitars, bass, piano, synth & drum machine
Tom English - drums, percussion (all tracks except 8, 11 & 12)
Andrew Mills - bass & synth (tracks 4 & 5)
Jemma Freese - backing vocals (track 2)
Joe Boyer - guitar & noise (tracks 2 & 7)
Recorded & Mixed by Duncan Lloyd (except 4 & 5) at The Dagda Rooms
Tracks 4 & 5 recorded & mixed by Julie McLarnon at Analogue Catalogue
Guitars on tracks 2 & 7 recorded by Joe Boyer in Cleveland, Ohio
Produced by Duncan Lloyd
Mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, Chicago
Released by Reveal Records
Digital catalogue no. REVEAL204 / CD catalogue no. Reveal196CD
Cover art & layout by Duncan Lloyd
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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WE CAME AS ROMANS Announce New Album 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED'; New Single "culture wound" + Official Video Out Now

Michigan metalcore titans We Came As Romans have announced their highly anticipated new album, 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED', set for release Friday, August 22nd via Sharptone Records. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album's third single, "culture wound," and its accompanying official music video. Following the defiant anthems "bad luck" and "no rest for the dreamer," this latest track dives deep into the battle between our best and worst impulses. Stream "culture wound" HERE, watch the official video Below and pre-order 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED' HERE.

"culture wound" confronts the fundamental question at the heart of human existence: are we inherently good or inherently bad? The track wrestles with the forces—both internal and external—that shape who we become, delivered through the band's signature blend of crushing riffs and soaring melodies.



"culture wound is about taking a look inside and deciding which side of yourself is going to control your life. This song was written to question our human nature - is it inherently good or inherently selfish? Are we here to try and make something better for everyone or just survive for ourselves? All of the different "sides of ourselves" that we've discovered, struggled with, or left behind is really what this album is about, and our journey through all of those experiences is written in every song."

ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED' represents a profound creative evolution for We Came As Romans. Born from introspection and shaped by the band's own journey through triumph and tragedy, the album explores themes of existentialism, gratitude, loss, and the perpetual cycles of life. The record's conceptual framework—inspired by philosophical notions of death and rebirth—manifests in its very structure, with the album looping seamlessly from end to beginning, symbolizing that endings lead to new beginnings.

The album emerged from an intensive creative process that saw the band turn inward, mining their shared experiences for authentic emotional truth. What began as a struggle to find direction after 2022's grief-stricken, highly acclaimed 'Darkbloom', transformed into their most conceptually ambitious work to date. Each track ties to a specific moment or period in the band's history, creating a sonic autobiography that spans their entire career while focusing unflinchingly on the future.

"culture wound" serves as a centerpiece for the album's exploration of duality and self-examination. The track underwent extensive revision to achieve its final form—a testament to the band's commitment to getting every detail right on this deeply personal record.

We Came As Romans will support the new album with their massive Bad Luck World Tour, the North American leg of which kicks off on July 22nd in Toronto and culminates in what is sure to be a historical homecoming when they play legendary venue, The Fillmore in Detroit on August 23rd, the day after the album is released. The tour then heads to Europe and the UK in the fall. The band will also appear at major festivals including Warped Tour, Inkcarceration, and When We Were Young.

Bad Luck N. American Dates Artwork | Download HERE

BAD LUCK WORLD TOUR - NORTH AMERICA

With special guests 

After The Burial, Currents & Johnny Booth

July 22 – Toronto, ON – Rebel

July 24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

July 25 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

July 26 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

July 27 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

July 29 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

July 30 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

August 1 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

August 2 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues

August 4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

August 5 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

August 6 – Austin, TX – Emo's

August 8 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

August 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

August 10 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24

August 12 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

August 13 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre

August 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

August 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

August 17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

August 19 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

August 20 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

August 22 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

August 23 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

ABOUT WE CAME AS ROMANS

We Came As Romans continue to progress and evolve at lightspeed, maintaining a place at the forefront of heavy music and culture. Never content to follow, they seamlessly alchemize crushing groove-driven catharsis, spacey electronics, and arena-size singalongs into a sound that refuses to sit still—effortlessly moving between metal, alternative, metalcore, and rock.

The Michigan-born five-piece—Dave Stephens, Joshua Moore, Lou Cotton, Andy Glass, and David Puckett—first broke through with Tracing Back Roots (2013), which cracked the Billboard 200 Top 10 and hit #1 on both the Independent Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. Their self-titled 2015 album followed, debuting at #11 on the Billboard 200, cementing their status as modern metalcore royalty.

Following the tragic loss of original vocalist Kyle Pavone in 2018, the band has continued to honor his legacy with their 2022 album, Darkbloom, their highest-praised record to date. Kerrang! awarded it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it "a carrier for a knot of emotion, and a tribute to their friend." It featured career-defining tracks like "Black Hole" (ft. Caleb Shomo), now over 102 million Spotify streams, and "Daggers" (ft. Zero 9:36), which surpassed 32 million streams. Media outlets including Loudwire and Consequence praised the album for its emotional range, sonic heft, and unapologetic vulnerability.

Now, with 'ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED,' the band enters their most ambitious chapter yet—scarred, sharpened, and more fearless than ever.

We Came As Romans Are



Dave Stephens - Vocals

Joshua Moore - Guitar

Lou Cotton - Guitar

Andy Glass - Bass

David Puckett - Drums

Restraining Order Sign With Blue Grape Music, Announce "Future Fortune" Out 9/12, + Share "Know Not" Video

New England fivesome RESTRAINING ORDER — Pat Cozens [vocals], Dylan Tobia [guitar], Kyle Beaudreault [guitar], Jake Miller [guitar], Keith Freeman[bass], and Will Hirst [drums] — traffic in no nonsense hardcore punk. 

After amassing millions of streams, praise from Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, and more while regularly reducing venues to piles of ash, the group will deliver its third full-length Future Fortune on September 12. It marks the first release for Blue Grape Music, the band's new label home. Pre-order it here.

The band has shared the video for the gloriously gnarly first single "KNOW NOT." Watch it below.

"'Know Not' takes on the simple yet hard to grasp mission in life," states Cozens. "That we must keep moving forward. Life will always be confusing but we all know deep down what we have to do to be our best. It's never easy, never will be, so we've all got to hold ourselves accountable to get to where we want to be. It also continues a constant theme of this band and in my lyrics. We must keep striving to get ahead of life, especially in a world that's always multiple steps ahead of you."

Restraining Order have a handful of local dates scheduled around the album release. All currently confirmed dates are below, with more expected to be announced soon.

RESTRAINING ORDER LIVE:
9/11 — Amherst, MA — The Drake
9/12 —  Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
9/13 — Massapequa, NY — VFW

Emerging in 2017, Restraining Order hit their stride with 2019's This World Is Too Much. The latter spawned the fan favorite "Don't Really Think," which amassed over 1.1 million Spotify streams and counting. The 2023 follow-up, Locked In Time, incited tastemaker applause. Stereogum hailed it as "a great entry point for the present-day hardcore landscape" and New Noise Magazine celebrated how, "Restraining Order introduce a new flavor of hook-filled, catchy tracks." Plus, Revolver christened them one of "7 Bands Leading Massachusetts Hardcore's New Wave.”"Along the way, they shared stages with the likes of Angel Du$t, Citizen, Drug Church, Fiddlehead, Fucked Up, Kublai Khan TX, LustSickPuppy, and more. The group eventually caught the attention of Blue Grape Music in 2024 and signed to the label. 

RAVEN BLACK UNLEASHES NIGHTMARISH NEW SINGLE “LITTLE PIGGY” — A DARK CARNIVAL OF POWER, PAIN, AND PURGE

The twisted, theatrical metal maestros RAVEN BLACK return with their most sinister sonic offering yet:

“This Little Piggy”, a blood-curdling single that drags listeners screaming through a chaotic swirl of power, vengeance, and grotesque reckoning. Out now on all streaming platforms,

“This Little Piggy” marks a vicious new chapter in the band’s macabre mythology.

From the first guttural growl to the final haunting laugh, “This Little Piggy” is a razor-sharp anthem for the outcasts, the misfits, and the tormented. With blistering guitar riffs, hammering drums, and Raven’s signature blend of horror-inspired vocals—switching from haunting whispers to primal screams—the track conjures a sinister fairy tale gone completely off the rails.



This release marks a new chapter for RAVEN BLACK—a darker, more intense evolution of their already infamous sound. Produced by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones), the single showcases the band’s signature fusion of metal mayhem and circus macabre, with a cinematic flair that could summon the dead to dance.

CLICK TO PREORDER HERE "BLACK SONATA"

Meet RAVEN BLACK, a theatrical metal act originally from Los Angeles. Their unique brand of metal, influenced by gothic, classical, and heavy metal music, serves as the soundtrack to vocalist Raven's duality as she shares her story of being a hybrid of both dark and light.

Drawing from a myriad of musical inspirations, RAVEN BLACK expertly blends elements from their favorite art forms, including movies, ethnic backgrounds, and personal life experiences. Each song is crafted to take fans on an adventure, offering new perspectives and understandings. Their sound ranges from melodic to dark, fun to raging and psychotic—yet every track tells a story.

At the heart of their narrative lies a comic book character: a girl whose innocence was taken at a young age. Overcoming her demons and cursed by her predators, she discovers she is half human, half doll. The doll within her is dark, and as she embraces her inner darkness, she travels with her demons who protect her from those seeking to steal her inner power.

She is the key.