THE GIVING MOON Release New Album (POST)-Negative Colour

April 5, 2026

Rock band THE GIVING MOON have officially released their new full-length album, (POST)-Negative Colour, now available on all major streaming platforms. With this latest project, the band delivers a powerful and immersive listening experience that pushes beyond traditional rock boundaries into a more expansive, emotionally driven soundscape.

(POST)-Negative Colour is a record built on contrast—light and shadow, clarity and distortion, vulnerability and strength. Through layered instrumentation, haunting melodies, and deeply introspective lyrics, THE GIVING MOON create a sonic world that feels both intimate and cinematic. Each track contributes to a cohesive narrative while standing strong on its own, inviting listeners to explore the complexities of perception and identity.

“What’s meant to be will always find its way

to you”

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THE GIVING MOON was formed in 2012 by founding members songwriter Sean Seales (Lead Guitar/Vocals) and Adam Suto (Bassist/Vocals) with their first EP "The Wild" released in 2013 produced by iconic guitarist Gary Hoey. Following the release the band toured the country opening for acts like Eddie Money and Edgar Winter and began writing for their first full length album.

Releasing their first full length LP "Forever Awake" in 2017 as teenagers.

The band would go on to release their next EP "California Sun" (2018) and "Plastic Diamonds" (2019) releasing two singles in between titled "Hypnotized" and "Pink Skies"

Later on to releasing their second full length LP "BLOOM" in 2020. "Scream in Joy" the 8th track off the album was placed into the grand finale of Shameless on Showtime as well as Animal Kingdom on TNT.

Following the albums release the band toured the country opening for acts such as Cracker & Marcy Playground Quarters of Change

and more

With consistent single releases and consistently

touring, including a performance at Backwoods Music Festival Arkansas as well as a 23 U.S city “Eclipse Tour” the band is in the midst of teasing a few singles off their 3rd Full length LP “(POST)-Negative Colour”.

Stryper Frontman MICHAEL SWEET Releases New Album 'The Master Plan' — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

April 5, 2026

MICHAEL SWEET, best known as the frontman for the multi-platinum Christian rock band STRYPER, has officially released his highly anticipated new solo album, ‘The Master Plan.’ Co-produced by SWEET and Jeff Savage (TobyMac, Jars of Clay, Natalie Imbruglia), the new album is available everywhere via Frontiers Music Srl.

To celebrate the announcement, MICHAEL SWEET also shares his new single "Worship You," alongside an official lyric video.

Watch the Official Lyric Video for "Worship You" Below:

A deeply personal and sonically expansive project, 'The Master Plan' marks a bold departure from SWEET’s signature hard rock sound, showcasing an eclectic mix of influences that reflect his musical roots and lifelong inspirations.

Unlike anything in his extensive catalogue, 'The Master Plan' offers listeners a fresh perspective on SWEET’s artistry. “It’s totally different… it’s not a rock record. It’s an eclectic mix of everything I grew up on,” he explains. “I didn’t want to follow any rules—I just wanted to do whatever I wanted to do.”

Beyond its musical diversity, the album carries a strong message of faith, perseverance, and encouragement—hallmarks of SWEET’s decades-long career.

“I hope people can be lifted up, encouraged, inspired… if I can help someone through a song, I’ve done my job,” SWEET shares. “It was therapeutic for me, and I want it to be for other people as well.”

With ‘The Master Plan,’ SWEET continues to evolve as an artist while staying grounded in the message and mission that have defined his career—from global success with Stryper to a prolific solo journey.

Order 'The Master Plan' HERE

Paul Cauthen Delivers Unfiltered 13-Track Album BOOK OF PAUL

April 4, 2026

With four albums and 442 million streams to-date, country iconoclast Paul Cauthen propels into a new chapter with Book of Paul, out now on Velvet Rose Records/Thirty Tigers. Fusing classic country grit, gospel power and a rhinestone rock-and-roll edge, Cauthen delivers 13 tracks filled with a booming baritone and personal truth.

Listen to Cauthen’s Book of Paul Below.

With a well-documented distaste for playing by anyone else’s rules, the singer-songwriter known as “Big Velvet” returns to his East Texas roots, writing his own creative code in permanent ink with Book of Paul.

“It’s just being who you are – unapologetically yourself – and that’s every one of my records,” Cauthen says. “Does it dance? Does it make you cry? Does it make you feel? As far as I’m concerned I’ve made it already. I can already do whatever I want musically. And when you get to this point you look back. I have built my whole career going against the grain, and that’s what this record is. The freaking trials and tribulations of Paul. It’s everything I wanted on an album.”

Tapping the strengths of longtime family friend and chart-topping co-writer Ryan Tyndell, Steve Rusch (Jessie Murph, Koe Wetzel), Sam Martinez (Tyler Braden, Carrie Underwood), Fustin (Priscilla Block) plus Nate Ferraro (Beyoncé) for production, they captured Cauthen’s unruly essence with all the charm of a rattlesnake (and the vocal venom to match).

Cauthen co-write 12 of the 13 tracks while also playing bass and drums on select tracks, making sure each song had the twisted backbone he craved. “It’s a nitty gritty, swampy, East-Texas-muddy-roots kind of feel,” Cauthen says with pride. “My claws are deep in it.”

Cauthen wastes no time getting to his point. Led by his burly, vibrato-laden baritone, “Book of Paul” opens the album on a minimalist mix of acoustic guitar and snare, as the troubadour confesses to his wild side, while wrestling with the sin. He spares no detail – and makes no compromise.

“If you look at the Bible, there is no book of Paul,” he explains. “I just wanted to write something that embodies me, because I’m sick of hearing records catered to what’s hot and what’s working. Me, I’ve always been this country boy, East Texas guy. Roots, rock and roll, Texas gospel. If you look back at all my albums, I’m proud to say I meant everything I’ve said.”

Tracks like “Texas Swagger,” which Cauthen will perform on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” today (check local listings HERE), serve as a mission statement, with its bronc-bucking beat, dark twang, and barely contained sense of danger. Cauthen started off with a frenetic guitar riff and some eerie “yee haw” background vocals, then added a strong dose of Big Velvet attitude.

Meanwhile, Cauthen puts his code to the test on “Dark Horse,” a cosmic-Western ballad fueled by epiphany he calls “a long ride on the back of a mule on a bunch of mushrooms.” The lonesome “Road Dog” recalls the bleak resignation of Johnny Cash’s “Hurt,” with coyote yips and an acoustic-industrial vibe. And with the warm, relaxing shimmer of ‘70s rock, “Cigarettes & Billy Graham” burns with an easy self acceptance – an anthem for those preachers of the open road.

Elsewhere, Cauthen enters a kind of voluntary lockup with the hypnotic, outlaw-country romance of “Ain’t No Crime,” and taps a “Chattahoochee” groove for the hazy, summertime twang of “Tossin’ Back Time” (feat. Jake Worthington).

Soul pop and gospel twang reach a slow-rolling confluence on the East Texas love story “Bayou By You,” and Cauthen teams with Delaney Ramsdell for the aching barstool ballad, “Chain Smoking.” “Breakaway” saunters into the sunset with a supremely casual indie-roots strut. And a colorful, character-driven country throwback unfolds on “Blue Denim & Black Gold” (the album’s only outside cut, written by Tyndell and Jeff Hyde).

Meanwhile, “Texas Gravel Road” unleashes every weapon in Cauthen’s creative arsenal. Built off a slowed-down latin beat, it’s a bellowing tribute to the blood, sweat and tears behind the star’s pockmarked path – a grungy gutter rocker draped in distorted dark twang. And with the album ending on “The Voice Inside (Silence),” Cauthen enters a state of acoustic prayer. With that velvet vocal at its most raw, an anguished internal battle between dark and light unfolds. … Yet those voices may be something else entirely. Knowing them is the key to Cauthen’s code, and the driving force behind his country music.

“That’s what God is. That’s the spirit. That’s you. The un-talked about. That’s the good shit,” he explains. “This record is the Book of Paul, but I would say everybody needs their own book, and the chapters in life create that. What I mean is, bet on your own. Everybody pointing fingers at you because you’re the black sheep, or because you have this trait or that, that’s what actually makes you different. So bet on that.”

Cauthen was taught to sing by his grandfather in a Church of Christ, and Cauthen hit the scene with the duo Sons of Fathers in 2009, before My Gospel, Room 41, Country Coming Down and Black on Black unveiled a vulnerable, fire-and-brimstone songwriter with brazen attitude – craving deliverance, yet possessed by a “bird dog” instinct for theatrical rapture. Cauthen has toured the world, collaborating with Margo Price, Orville Peck, Cody Jinks and Lana Del Rey. Fan favorites include “Cocaine Country Dancing,” “Fuck You Money” and his GOLD-certified collab with Shaboozey,“Last Of My Kind.”

With his nearly sold-out Tonkin’ ‘N Tejas Tour, Cauthen continues to hit the Texas touring scene while adding stops at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 11 and Denver’s The Mission Ballroom on Oct. 9. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit paulcauthenmusic.com.

POWER PALADIN Release New Album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment And Share "The Arcane Tower" Music Video Feat. Tommy Johansson (MAJESTICA)!

March 29, 2026

Icelandic heavy metal outfit POWER PALADIN have released their highly anticipated new album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.

In celebration of the release, the band have just unveiled a new music video for the track “The Arcane Tower”, featuring a guest appearance by Tommy Johansson of MAJESTICA. The clip offers a behind-the-scenes look into the studio recording process, interwoven with performance footage that captures the band’s dynamic energy.

POWER PALADIN vocalist Atli Guðlaugsson describes the song as “a high octane banger featuring none other than Tommy Johansson from Majestica. Full of epic orchestrals, choirs and drama, this song details the exploration of the mysterious arcane tower and its inhabitants.”

The video clip below:

With their new offering Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, POWER PALADIN take the next step in their musical journey. The album features eight epic tracks, each unfolding like a chapter in a sweeping saga of power, mystery and adventure.

Building on the success of their debut With the Magic of Windfyre Steel, the band delivers a more mature and refined sound while fully retaining the energy and spirit that defined their early days. The album was mixed by Haukur Hannes (AUÐN, DYNFARI) and mastered by Frank de Jong (BLEEDING GODS), resulting in a production that is both powerful and crystal clear.

Once again, POWER PALADIN pay homage to their influences - IRON MAIDEN, DIO and HELLOWEEN - while confidently carving out their own place in the modern power metal landscape. The album artwork, created by James Child (Astral Clock Tower Studios), perfectly captures the adventurous and fantastical essence of the record, that promises to be a bold and immersive next chapter for POWER PALADIN!

Order Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment here:

https://powerpaladin.rpm.link/enchantmentPR

About POWER PALADIN
Formed in Iceland, POWER PALADIN emerged from a shared passion for classic heavy metal, soaring melodies and fantasy-driven storytelling. Since their inception, the band has blended the spirit of traditional power metal with the raw edge of NWOBHM influences, forging a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Their debut album With the Magic of Windfyre Steel quickly established POWER PALADIN as a rising force in the international power metal scene. With Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, the band further expands their musical and lyrical universe, proving their dedication to epic songwriting, strong hooks and timeless metal values.

POWER PALADIN is:
Atli Guðlaugsson (vocals)
Bjarni Þór Jóhannsson (guitars)
Ingi Þórisson (guitars)
Einar Karl Júlíusson (drums)
Bjarni Egill Ögmundsson (keyboards)
Kristleifur Þorsteinsson (bass)

More on POWER PALADIN:
Website: https://www.powerpaladin.is/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerpaladinice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerpaladinice/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpaladin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PowerPaladinOfficial

Out Now - IRON SAVIOR - Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy

March 28, 2026

After reigniting their cosmic engines with Machine World – Reforged in 2025, IRON SAVIOR return from the stars with their most daring mission yet: Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy. Building on the modern firestorm of their Noise-era classics, this new release catapults the band into uncharted territory as IRON SAVIOR takes some of the ’80s most iconic pop hits and forge them into blazing power metal epics, charged with their signature energy, precision, and unstoppable spirit.

From the electrifying rush of A-ha’s “Take On Me” and the thunderous drama of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds,” to the cinematic pulse of Jermaine Jackson & Pia Zadora’s “When the Rain Begins to Fall” and the adrenaline-fueled Michael Sembello hit “Maniac,” IRON SAVIOR transform timeless hits into a heroic, melodic, full-throttle power metal journey.

“After the huge success of the 2002 Condition Red bonus track ‘Crazy’ (Seal), which was actually used in an HBO TV show,we have been asked by fans and media almost constantly to do a complete cover tracks album. So… two decades later, here we are!” quotes frontman Piet Sielck. Awesome Anthems continues the transformation from pop-to-metal in IronSavior style as started with Seal’s ‘Crazy’ and Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams.’ We are absolutely proud of the outcome, which never loses the original vibe of the tracks but yet is 100% IRON SAVIOR. Just listen yourself... I guarantee a lot of smiles while doing so!”

With Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy, IRON SAVIOR fuse nostalgia and futurism, passion and precision, proving once again that the past can shine brighter than ever when reforged in metal.

Finnish Doom Metal Act GRAIN OF PAIN Celebrates Album Release of "Behind Us All" with New Lyric Video for "Ruins of the Heart"!

March 28, 2026

Finnish doom metal act GRAIN OF PAIN celebrates the release of their highly anticipated new album "Behind Us All", out now via Noble Demon. To mark the occasion, the band has unveiled a haunting lyric video for the track "Ruins of the Heart".

Mastermind Timo Solonen reflects on the song’s meaning: "There is always someone who wants to lead and use religion or anything to rule others. Do we learn from history or do we repeat the same mistakes over and over again? Is that really what our hearts really want? Do we want to be ruled by someone so we don’t have to make choices? Juho’s solo captures perfectly the meaning of the song and the melody in the end haunts you forever."

Watch the video Below:

Stream the single HERE

With "Behind Us All", GRAIN OF PAIN takes their signature blend of doom and death metal to new emotional depths. Combining crushing heaviness with melodic intensity and a dark, immersive atmosphere, the album showcases a refined and powerful sound that resonates long after the final note fades.

Hailing from Finland, GRAIN OF PAIN is driven by Timo Solonen, who is responsible for songwriting, guitars, and vocals. On bass and clean vocals, Lars Eikind (Before The Dawn) adds a distinct melodic dimension to the band’s sound, further elevating the dynamic range of the compositions.

The album also features renowned musicians Juho Räihä (guitars, additional screams) and Juuso Raatikainen (drums), both known for their work with Swallow the Sun.

"Behind Us All" was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, ensuring a cohesive and powerful sonic experience throughout.

Following their signing with German metal label Noble Demon in 2024 for their debut album "The Moon Lights The Way", GRAIN OF PAIN now raises the stakes with their sophomore full-length release. "Behind Us All" stands as a testament to the band’s evolution, delivering a deeply atmospheric and emotionally charged listening experience.

For More Information Please Visit:

https://www.facebook.com/GrainOfPainMetal

https://www.instagram.com/grainofpain.band

https://linktr.ee/nobledemon

Swedish Punk Rockers DEVIL'S CIGARETTE Release New Album 'Meet Me On The Floor Tonight!' Out Now via Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution

March 28, 2026

Stockholm’s own DEVIL’S CIGARETTE, one of the most talked-about new acts on Sweden’s rising rock scene, are proud to release their new album, 'Meet Me On The Floor Tonight!,' out now via Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution. To celebrate, the band also shares the title track, alongside an official music video, available below.

DEVIL’S CIGARETTE delivers a sharp, modern take on rock with commanding choruses, searing guitars, and driving rhythms. Their new single and video for “Meet Me On The Floor Tonight” captures the band’s attitude, urgency, and unmistakable identity.

Directed in true DIY spirit by band members Miles Martin and Lucas Kinnari, the video highlights the central role of the song itself — the heart of everything the band creates.

While rooted in garage rock grit, DEVIL’S CIGARETTE represents a new generation. Their youthful energy and evolving sound push the genre forward with clarity, maturity, and dynamic force. ‘Meet Me On The Floor Tonight’ marks a defining step in that progression.

On stage, the band delivers explosive, confident performances that have made them a standout presence in Stockholm’s underground scene — intense, visceral, and impossible to forget.

“We want every show to feel like a party — an explosion of energy where the audience is just as much a part of the experience as we are,” the band states.

Watch the Music Video for "Meet Me On The Floor Tonight" Below":

Since forming in Stockholm in 2023, DEVIL’S CIGARETTE have rapidly built a reputation as a band to watch. Their explosive live shows, relentless energy and ability to cut through the noise have taken them from cramped basement venues to becoming one of the most buzzed about names in Sweden’s new wave of rock.

With “I'm Bored” leading the way and ‘Meet Me On The Floor Tonight!’ on the horizon, DEVIL’S CIGARETTE are poised to take their next major step. Their blend of raw musical force, magnetic stage presence and fearless ambition positions them as one of Sweden’s most exciting emerging exports.

DEVIL’S CIGARETTE aren’t just the next big thing in Swedish rock. They’ve already arrived, and they refuse to be ignored.

Order 'Meet Me On The Floor Tonight!' HERE

CHEZ KANE Releases New Album 'Reckless' — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

March 28, 2026

CHEZ KANE is thrilled to release her new studio album, 'Reckless,' out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the release, CHEZ also shares her new single, "Too Dangerous," alongside an official visualizer, available below.

CHEZ comments:

“'Too Dangerous' lives in that space between warning signs and temptation - it captures the tension at the heart of 'Reckless,' where you know better, but it feels too good to resist.”

Talking about the record, CHEZ said:

“Finally, I can tell you! The official announcement of my third album, 'Reckless', is here! My last album, 'Powerzone,' dropped in 2022, and I’ve grown a lot since then. This time around, I got hands-on and collaborated on some writing. I pushed myself hard to make something that’s bigger, bolder, and yeah… sexy as hell.

“Massive thank you to Danny Rexon once again for being incredible to work with. Creating this with you was magic”, she added. “I can't wait for you guys to hear what we’ve made!”

Watch the Visualizer for “Too Dangerous" Below:

CHEZ KANE is back with her third studio album, 'Reckless' - an explosive blend of arena-ready hooks, slick guitar work, and unapologetic 80s-style swagger. Following the success of her first two records, CHEZ levels up with a collection that’s bigger in sound, richer in emotion, and packed with pure melodic firepower.

Once again, written and produced by Danny Rexon, frontman of Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx, 'Reckless' channels the golden age of melodic rock while injecting it with fresh energy and modern production.

The chemistry between CHEZ and Danny continues to shine, resulting in a record that blends 80s-inspired anthems, infectious hooks, and soaring vocals into a modern rock statement with attitude.

From glam-infused bangers to emotional slow-burners, 'Reckless' showcases CHEZ’s growing confidence and undeniable charisma, proving she’s not just riding the revival wave - she’s leading it.

If you’re craving fist-pumping choruses, soaring vocals, and a no-holds-barred throwback to the glory days of rock, look no further. CHEZ KANE’s 'Reckless' is melodic rock done right - bold, catchy, and undeniably alive.

Turn it up loud. This one’s recklessly unforgettable!

Order 'Reckless' HERE

Black Metal Legends Winterfylleth Release Title Track + New Album "The Unyielding Season"

March 28, 2026

With the release of their ninth album, The Unyielding Season, out now via Napalm Records, UK's black metal legends WINTERFYLLETH unleash the title track as the third single. "The Unyielding Season" captures the overarching theme of the album: The song is a reflection of the current state of the world wrapped in raging, yet refined atmospheric black metal, guiding the way to a worthy follow up to 2024's celebrated predecessor The Imperious Horizon.

WINTERFYLLETH's ninth album is a social commentary wrapped in meticulously crafted poetry and prose. Where the preceding album described an ominous, malevolent force, lurking in the distance, The Unyielding Season now explores said threat becoming a reality.

Chris Naughton on "The Unyielding Season":
"'The Unyielding Season' – the song that puts music and emotion to the album concept as a whole. A beautiful, haunting and reflective track that tries to capture the weight and gravity of the current social circumstances we are living through in the world. It shares its concept with that of the wider album, and essentially tries to be a voice of the people against the tide of pressures in the world."

Watch the visualizer video for "The Unyielding Season" BELOW !

WINTERFYLLETH about the new album:
"2026 marks a year of big changes for WINTERFYLLETH! A new label, a new member, a new album, and the landmark of 20 years making music together. We are enthused by what this new chapter will bring, and as a result, we are now able to share our ninth album, The Unyielding Season, with the world. It is also a powerful and virulent first output, through which we seal our new collaboration with Napalm Records.

In many ways, the new album is a reflection on — and a rebellion against — the turmoil's and fears that are tearing the lives of many individuals apart. It is a cry against the unsustainable & constant weight of malevolence and pressure being pushed into the world by agents of an un-resting and unyielding force for evil. We hope the album resonates with you, stirs your soul, and gives you a source for hope. But, we also hope it makes you ask questions of your own circumstances and gives you pause to consider the unnerving state of the world we all share."

Order your copy of The Unyielding Season NOW!

WINTERFYLLETH ARE:
Chris Naughton – Vocals, Guitars
Simon Lucas – Drums
Mark Doyle – Bass, Backing Vocals
Mark Deeks – Keyboard, Synth, Backing Vocals
Russell Dobson – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Post-punk legends Jah Wobble & Jon Klein release ‘Automated Paradise' album

March 27, 2026

Jah Wobble (Public Image Ltd) and guitarist Jon Klein (Siouxsie & The Banshees, Specimen) have released their 'Automated Paradise' album, their third collaborative record and also their debut album as a duo with Peckham-based label Dimple Discs. These two legends first combined forces on the 'Metal Box – Rebuilt In Dub' album in 2021, they continue to collaborate live and in the studio.

This is Jah Wobble’s first post-punk album in recent years, these brash guitar-driven tracks reflecting his preoccupation with the declining state of the nation. Driven by his weekly experience with Klein at the "Tuned In" music community project in Merton, this record recalls the spirit of Mark Stewart - angry in an empathetic, constructive way. The lyrical content mainly came together in the studio.

"Making this record with Jon Klein was (as ever) an absolute buzz. Totally in the moment. The music comes from that silent place. It’s pre-existing. You just allow it to flow. Sometimes you organise it early in the process, sometimes you let it flow, with minimum direction," says Jah Wobble.

"Sometimes you conceptualise it from the get go (chord structures, set pre-ordained rhythms, bossa-nova, waltz, one drop, etc. Sometimes it’s the opposite of that (see under Can, Metal Box etc. Sometimes you refer to memory sometimes you are “in the moment”. This was one of those in the moment records, that got quickly recognised for what it was and was duly processed."

Dimple Discs earlier shared the motorik lead track ‘Fading Away’, pulsating with the raw electrical tension of British post-punk and new wave, and the fire-buster 'Who Wins?', a song about distrust — about the growing sense that the grand halls of power have become echo chambers of empty promises. Both songs capture moments when the atmosphere shifts in humanity's current trajectory.

"This album started to take shape with the more angular noises pieces, but then stepped away into different places occasionally almost ambient. The sketches I presented for some tracks were turned upside down once Jah got hold of them. He tried different ideas for lyrics at different stages of each song's evolution, sometimes improvising themes and tunes that we’d edit and organise, and other times composing final ideas prior to recording," explains Jon Klein.

"That age old tradition of waiting around in studios, whilst the engineer boffin endlessly twiddles knobs whilst speaking in numerical tongues is something we are keen avoid. We like to make things happen in the moment, in a way that attendees can follow. Often we complete a working draft to a piece of music from scratch in a few hours".

This album follows two 2025 albums for Wobble - ‘Dub Volume 1' (Dimple Discs) and the expanded reissue of the 2017 album 'The Usual Suspects', featuring 25 career highlights, re-recorded and including some of Wobble’s finest material, alongside tracks by Invaders Of The Heart and PiL.

Guitarist and producer Jon Klein was a member of Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1987 until 1994 (the 'Peepshow', 'Superstition' and 'The Rapture' era). Originally in the Bristol band Europeans, he then formed the glam-goth act Specimen and relocated to London, where he co-founded The Batcave nightclub. He has worked with Talvin Singh and Sinéad O'Connor, and co-produced a string of No. 1 albums for Warner-signed Fangoria, fueling a decade-long streak of chart-topping success in Spain.

'Automatic Paradise' is out now via Bandcamp, and available on both CD and transparent vinyl, with this pressing limited to 800 copies. Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart continue touring the UK in 2026, and tickets can be ordered at https://jahwobble.com/#live

CREDITS
'Fading Away' & 'Endless Sky' written by Jah Wobble, John Tian Chi Wardle & Jon Klein
'Automated Paradise', 'Make It Stop' & 'Terminal Terminal The End' written by Jah Wobble, Gilberto Giannacchi & Jon Klein
'Tempodrom' & 'Who Wins?' written by Jah Wobble, Izumi Karaage & Jon Klein
'Read Between The Lines' written by Jah Wobble, John Tian Chi Wardle, Jon Klein & Anthony Hopkins
Jah Wobble – bass on all tracks; vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7)
Jon Klein – guitar (all tracks); programming (tracks 1, 4, 7); synthesizer (track 1); EBow (track 4); clarinet, electric piano, glockenspiel, melodica, lap steel guitar (track 8); back vocals (tracks 1, 2, 3, 6)
John Tian Chi Wardle – drums (tracks 1, 4, 7)
Gilberto Giannacchi – drums (tracks 2, 5, 6)
Izumi Karaage – drums (tracks 3, 8)
Keiko Yamazaki – backing vocals (track 1)
Anthony Hopkins – keyboards (track 4)
Produced by Jah Wobble & Jon Klein
Engineered & mixed by Jon Klein at Tuned In Studio & Ground Control
Mastered by Anthony Chapman
Cover artwork & design by Jah Wobble
Released by Dimple Discs - Barcode 5052571225325
Vinyl catalogue ID #DEEDEE081LP / CD catalogue ID #DEEDEE081CD
Live photos byFergus Kelly / Room Temperature
Other photos byPeter McDowell
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

HELLRIPPER Launches Raucous New Anthem, "Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm," New Album 'Coronach' Out TODAY

March 27, 2026

Scotland's ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is pleased to finally release his latest offering, 'Coronach,' today via Century Media Records! In celebration, HELLRIPPER is now sharing a lyric video for the raucous anthem, "Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm." The video was created by Cloud Motion Design and can be found below.

HELLRIPPER mastermind James McBain says of the album, “‘Coronach’ is a personal exploration of Scottish Culture — its music, literature, history & folklore. The album is the culmination of 3 years of hard work, and is a project that totally consumed me. From Pictish mysteries to Victorian Gothic literature, sinister lore, classic Scottish poetry and modern urban tales, the album tells stories of the country throughout the ages.

"Inspired by anything and everything from Venom and Mercyful Fate, to Watain and Opeth, to Manic Street Preachers, film scores and traditional Scottish music, the album is a good representation of myself all wrapped up in a nice speed metal package!

"Quite a bit of experimentation went into this album, and I wanted each track to contain something that I had never done previously. Whether it be the inclusion of a different instrument, or how a song begins, I aimed to offer some element of surprise in each track.

:The album, named after the vocal lament traditionally sung at funerals in the Scottish Highlands, encompasses everything the band is about: mixing modern and old-school influences, past and present storytelling, the dark side of Scottish history and my personal interpretation of it.

"As always, the writing and recording took place in my home studio, with various other people putting their stamp on a few of the tracks. The album was mixed by myself, and was mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios and the artwork was done by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).

"Fàilte gu Alba - Welcome to Scotland!"

In regards to the new single, McBain adds "'Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm' is “a tale of witchcraft and possession set in a bleak moorland village inspired by Victorian Gothic Literature - particularly the ghost story of 'Thrawn Janet' by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Lyrically, to match the vibe and energy of the track, I wanted my interpretation of the tale to feel like an 80's horror film. This is perhaps the most "full-on" track on the album, and that's reflected in its shorter length. It's motor-charged, black 'n' roll in the vein of Venom, with a dose of classic heavy metal for good measure!”.

'Coronach' has been released worldwide on March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records, making it his debut to the label! 'Coronach' can be streamed, downloaded, or ordered HERE.

In addition, Hellripper will soon embark on European headline tour alongside Schizophrenia and Sarcator to promote 'Coronach.' He will also appear on a number of festivals this year and has also announced a string of support shows for thrash metal legend Testament in Spain and France. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

Enter the GOAT KVLT HERE.

The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, bravehearting his way through metal's bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from “Kill 'Em All” era Hetfield and “Welcome to Hell” era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023's “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” that Metal Injection stated: "Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper's Century Media debut “Coronach”.

Hellripper Lineup:

James McBain – All Instruments & Vocals

Hellripper live and video performance line-up:

James McBain – Guitar & Vocals

Joseph Quinlan – Guitar

Andy Milburn – Bass

Max Southall – Drums

Album credits:

Recorded and mixed by Hellripper’s James McBain at Coronach Studios in Scotland, UK

Mastered by Damien Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in the USA.

Cover Artwork: Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration

Formats:

Jewelcase CD

Digital Album

LP (formats below):

- “Black Cuillin” LP on black vinyl (Unlimited, available in Europe)

- “Wild Thistle” LP on transp. magenta vinyl (Ltd. to 400x copies, available from UK retailers and Hellripper)

- “Saltire” LP on blue vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available from selected German & Austrian retailers and from Hellripper)

- “Highland Mist” LP on grey vinyl (Ltd. to 1000x copies, available from Hellripper)

- “Baobhan Sith” LP on transp. forest green vinyl (Unlimited, available in the USA)

- “Granite City” LP on electric smoke colored vinyl (Ltd. to 500x copies, available in the USA)

- “Bean Nighe” LP on ultra clear vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available in the USA from Hellripper)

Pre-order // pre-save: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-AlbumID

Links:

Exodus Ignite Chaos With Third Single "Promise You This" Video

March 22, 2026

Bay Area Thrash metal pioneers EXODUS are about to release their new single "Promise You This" the final single taken from their new album Goliath .Fueled by cyclonic riffs, ferocious energy and turbocharged soloing from guitar icon and main songwriter Gary Holt, the track channels the band’s unrelenting power and marks another fierce showcase of Rob Dukes' commanding return. EXODUS prove once again that their thrash supremacy remains untouchable, after shaping the genre for almost half a century.

Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band's highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track below!

EXODUS on "Promise You This":
"Promise You This" is one of our favorite songs on the new record, it’s just heavy as fuck but rocks just as hard. The song was inspired by some of the life lessons learned from my father and how long it took me to really listen."

Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening "3111." Ode to owning one’s own volatility "Hostis Humani Generis" features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into "The Changing Me." The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song. Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. "Promise You This" incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus. Tracks like "Beyond The Event Horizon" and "2 Minutes Hate" provide EXODUS' trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like "Violence Works." The nearly eight-minute epic "Summon Of The God Unknown" turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer "The Dirtiest Of The Dozen" wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments. Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.

Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.

EXODUS on the new album Goliath:
"Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and it’s 80 percent complete follow up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!"

USA Tour (w/ Sepultura)
4/29 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont
5/1 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
5/2 — London, ON — London Music Hall
5/4 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Theater
5/5 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester's Paristown Hall
5/6 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
5/8 — New Orleans, LA — The Civic Theatre
5/11 — Charleston, SC — Charleston Music Farm
5/12 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/13 — Reading, PA — Reverb
5/15 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theater
5/17 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/19 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
5/21 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre
5/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/23 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
5/25 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
5/26 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
5/28 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre
5/29 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern

EXODUS is:
Tom Hunting - drums
Gary Holt - guitars
Jack Gibson - bass, backing vocals
Lee Altus - guitars
Rob Dukes - lead vocals

Lost In Hollywood Present Their Self-Titled Album

March 22, 2026

Lost In Hollywood don't arrive with a debut — they crash into it.

Their self-titled record "Lost In Hollywood" isn't an introduction. It's a statement carved out of momentum, built on the back of a run of singles that didn't just perform — they connected. Track by track, the band turned heads, pulled listeners in, and quietly built something real. No shortcuts, no overnight hype — just steady growth that now reflects in over 130,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

At the center of it all sits "Ghost In The Water."

Not a centerpiece by accident, but by weight. The kind of track that doesn’t ask for attention — it holds it. Tension-driven, immersive, and cutting deeper with every second, it captures exactly where Lost In Hollywood stand right now: Confident, refined, and fully locked into their identity.

The self-titled album pulls together everything they've been building toward — the sharp edges, the atmosphere, the hooks that linger longer than expected. It feels intentional without losing urgency. Controlled, but never safe.

Lost In Hollywood have outgrown the "next up" label.

This is the point where they arrive — and stay.

Poison the Well Drop Video for "Weeping Tones" — WATCH // "Peace in Place" Out Now

March 21, 2026

POISON THE WELL are thrilled to release PEACE IN PLACE, their first album in 16 years, via SharpTone Records. Listen and get it here.

They share the video for "Weeping Tones." Watch it here.

"There's a quiet loss of control that comes from feeling like you can't fully be yourself anymore,” offers singer Jeffrey Moreira. “When you have to shrink who you are just to avoid judgment or conflict, it starts to feel like something is being taken from you. That's what 'Weeping Tones' is about.”

He continues, "This video reflects that struggle, but it also holds onto something stronger — the one thing no one can take from you: Your ability to give your love and energy to the people who matter most. No matter how heavy the world gets, no matter how much it tries to pull you apart, you can always choose to keep walking until you reach what matters most — hold it close, and never let go."

PTW recently announced their Spring 2026 headline tour. Converge will support with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on different segments. Tickets and more information are available here. All dates are below.

POISON THE WELL ON TOUR:
4/2 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues*
4/3 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall*
4/4 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot*
4/6 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground*
4/7 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY*
4/9 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/10 — Queens, NY — Knockdown Center*
4/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore*
4/12 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall*
4/25 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World%
5/7 — Denver, CO — Summit&
5/9 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Outdoors&
5/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues&
5/12 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater&
5/13 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco&
5/15 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues&
5/16 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park&
5/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom&
%Festival Date
*SPY and Balmora
&The Armed and The Barbarians of California

ABOUT POISON THE WELL:
In the space of barely a breath, Poison The Well pacify fits of jarring brutality with moments of fragile beauty. Their unmistakable melodic hardcore gently dilutes the effects of trauma, betrayal, depression, and loss with hard-won wisdom and diligently earned self-acceptance. For as much force as they commit to the riffs and the breakdowns, there’s an equal amount of naked emotion encoded in their relatable hooks. At this point, they are unassumingly, yet undeniably embedded in the DNA of modern metal and hardcore. Poison The Well’s 1999 debut, The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation has claimed spots on BrooklynVegan's 15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today; KERRANG!'s 21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time; Loudwire's 25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time; and Revolver's 10 Most Influential Metalcore Albums of All Time. Stereogumput it best, "The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation influenced a whole generation of metalcore bands." Meanwhile, 2003's You Come Before You remains regarded among Metal Hammer's 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the 21st Century and Rock Sound's 250 Greatest Albums of Our Lifetime. Despite going on hiatus following 2009's The Tropic Rot, the group's influence has only expanded over the years (as evidenced by over 100 million streams across their catalog). After touring in 2015 and 2021, they've commemorated milestone birthdays of both You Come Before You and The Opposite of December... with in-demand headline jaunts. Once again, the members felt an intense need to create as a unit. Rallying together, the guys channeled the spirit of their most celebrated material through a prism of new experience on their sixth full-length offering, Peace In Place.

ATLUS RELEASES LABEL DEBUT ALBUM ART OF LETTING GO – OUT NOW

March 20, 2026

Platinum recording artist Atlus releases his label debut album, Art of Letting Go, today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The 15-track project is his most personal to date, shaped by grief, growth, and the real-life experiences that have defined both the artist and the man.

Named after its title track, which confronts the loss of his sister to addiction, Art of Letting Go mines the emotional core of Atlus’ songwriting. Blending country with elements of rock, pop, and hip-hop, the album reflects the full spectrum of his story, balancing hard truths with moments of light, resilience, and release. Listen HERE.

Led by producer Andrew Baylis alongside a group of key collaborators, the project includes Atlus’ debut country radio single “Devil Ain’t Done,” the driving lead track “Spare Key,” and release day focus “Still Haven’t Stopped.”

“This time, with this album, it’s about moving through moments and experiences that shaped me as a person, as a brother, as a son, and as an artist. Looking at some of the things that brought me to where I am, and both acknowledging them and letting them have their place in the story as we try to add new chapters,” shares Atlus. “My deepest hope is that someone out there hears these songs and connects with the stories and the music and feels like their load is a little lighter because we are sharing the experience.”

As Billboard noted while naming him February’s Country Rookie of the Month, “For Atlus, who grew up in Denver in a single-parent home marked by poverty, the album marks not only a career triumph, but also a way of sharing his story of overcoming adversity, and inspiring others to prevail over their own obstacles.”

Before signing with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Atlus built a loyal following through four independent albums and a relentless work ethic that carried him from the underground to major milestones. His rise includes more than one billion on-demand streams, a Platinum release, a Top 5 album on Spotify’s Global Album Chart, and a standout performance alongside Jelly Roll at a packed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Recently named one of Pandora’s 2026 Artists to Watch in Country, he continues to connect with fans through emotionally direct songwriting and a voice that cuts through.

That connection was forged long before the spotlight. Atlus began writing songs while working long hours as a commercial truck driver, crafting lyrics behind the wheel to support his family and fund studio time. That grind laid the foundation for the artist he is today and continues to shape the perspective that runs throughout Art of Letting Go.

The project builds on the success of “Devil Ain’t Done,” which was among the most-added songs at country radio on add day, reached the Top 5 in Australia, and continues to climb in the United States. The track pairs a driving sound with lyrics rooted in self-doubt and perseverance, expanding on Atlus’ ability to turn personal struggles into something universally felt. Watch below.

Another standout, “Still Haven’t Stopped,” serves as a companion to the album’s title track, exploring the weight of loving someone in active addiction and the complicated space between holding on and letting go.

The lead track “Spare Key” delivers a powerful chorus built around a symbol of trust, love, and vulnerability, with a music video featuring an appearance by friend, artist, and influencer Demps. Watch HERE.

Family remains a constant thread throughout the album. Atlus’ success has allowed him to retire his mom, but before music took off, he balanced multiple jobs including truck driving, UPS shifts, and rideshare work to make ends meet and invest in his career.

Atlus continues his 2026 tour with festival appearances and headlining shows before joining Russell Dickerson this spring on the RussellMania Tour. See a full list of tour dates 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 and landing a Top 5 album on Spotify’s Global Album Chart. With over a billion on-demand streams, millions of followers across social platforms, a Platinum single to his name, and recognition as one of Pandora’s 2026 Artists to Watch in Country, and Billboard’s February Rookie of the Month, Atlus continues to turn personal stories into universal anthems. His label debut album, Art of Letting Go, is out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and features his first radio single that is currently climbing the country radio charts, “Devil Ain’t Done.”

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Out today from Clocktowers - Genesis

March 20, 2026

The dynamic duo CLOCKTOWERS returns with their explosive new album, Genesis. Packed with raw energy, thunderous riffs, and relentless power, Genesis is a hard-hitting testament to the band’s evolution. Blending gritty rock attitude with the crushing intensity of metal, CLOCKTOWERS delivers a sonic assault that’s both fiercely melodic and devastatingly heavy. Each track pulses with electric emotion, from soaring anthemic choruses to visceral, riff-driven breakdowns. With Genesis, CLOCKTOWERS doesn't just make a comeback — they ignite a new era, proving once again that their sound is as bold and dynamic as ever.

Genesis is more than just an album — it’s a statement of growth, struggle, and resilience. From its thunderous riffs to its deeply personal lyrics, CLOCKTOWERS has crafted a work that’s as emotionally intense as it is musically daring. Each track pulses with raw energy, blending metal and rock with storytelling that captures the complexities of the human experience. With Genesis, CLOCKTOWERS has not only redefined their sound but has forged a path into new sonic territories, proving their evolution as artists is as bold and uncompromising as ever. This album is a journey through darkness, redemption, and defiance — a fitting testament to the band’s indomitable spirit and their refusal to be silenced.

Johnny O'Neil announces his new live album “Live at Le Musique Room”, out now on Bearded Maggie Records

March 18, 2026

The live album features a live performance of a brand new song “Lover” that will be released on his upcoming new studio album.

JOHNNY O’NEIL “Lover” Official Music Video from the Album “Johnny O’Neil Live at Le Musique Room”.Watch below.

You can stream and purchase “Live at Le Musique Room” at: https://linktr.ee/johnnyoneil

Talking about the new live album, Johnny O’Neil said, "Live at Le Musique Room" represents a true inflection point for our band. Last spring, we elected

to forge ahead as a three-piece, and return to our hard rock roots. The album features songs from our first two studio albums, as well as a brand new track,

“Lover,” a tune I wrote about a fellow who has watched a woman being mistreated by someone from afar, and tells her to “leave him – c’mon with

me!”

“Lover” is the first single from our upcoming third studio album, which again will be co-produced, recorded, and mixed by my “Blood Brother,” the incomparable Brian Bart. We cannot wait for our fans to hear us get back to our hard rock roots - this time as a three-piece!”

Band Members:
Johnny O’Neil: Lead Vocals, All Guitars
Benny Craig: Bass Guitar and Background Vocals
Joachim Baecker: Drums and Background Vocals

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'Nevver' single (via Projekt Records) "Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP", their first all-new material in 25 years, is out now

March 18, 2026

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday presents 'Nevver', the final single from their new ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', following the earlier-released 'Love Language' and 'Soft Capture'. Released via Projekt Records and ranking second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, this is the band's first record of all-new material since 1999.

With early gothrock underpinnings, here Lowsunday capture a different energy than other tracks on this EP, with a slightly more down tempo and driving rhythm. Itt is uniquely sparse and delicate at times, relative to the band's typically multi-layered approach regarding atmospherics and dense noise. The accompanying video, produced by Jer Herring, drifts between dark postpunk atmosphere and a homage to classic outsider cinema.

'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' out now via Projekt Records.

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'Nevver' single (via Projekt Records)
"Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP", their first all-new material in 25 years, is out now

FOR FANS OF: The Chameleons, Chapterhouse, Catherine Wheel, ACTORS, The Cure, Modern English, Clan of Xymox, Then Comes Silence, TRAITRS
GENRES: Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, Shoegaze, Darkwave, Dreampop
FOCUS TRACKS: Love Language, Nevver, Soft Capture
FCC sharing (no profanity)

FOR SHARING
'Nevver' video https://youtu.be/yjc8o5fccNU
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7m6CKPmM0f9ZjQ2P7F1LwN
'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' https://www.projekt.com/store/product/arc00371
Bandcamp https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/low-sunday-ghost-machine-white-ep
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4s65dQ3vMabDJDIEXcVA2l
'Soft Capture' video https://youtu.be/i_5UeD04mlk
'Love Language' video  https://youtu.be/9ytV47-jnPQ
LinkTree https://linktr.ee/lowsundayofficial

Lowsunday Anniversary Reissue Series
'Low Sunday Ghost Machine (2025 remaster)' LP  https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/low-sunday-ghost-machine-2025-remaster
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2cSpagnncBdnhfhafF87Qj
'Innocence (2025 electro mix)' https://youtu.be/DPAJHEx1poU
'For A Moment (2025 electro mix)' https://youtu.be/mzQ2lSKMjGo
'Elesgiem' (2024 remaster) LP https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/elesgiem-2024-remaster

FOR SHARING
Online press kit https://haulix.promo/rcf8
Download via Google Drive  https://tinyurl.com/Lowsunday-PressKit

"Shiny sparkles of jangle guitar that reverberate, rising against the ethereal vocal drift... moving effortlessly between ethereal, darkwave, shoegaze, postpunk, guitar sharpness, and dreampop driven dynamics" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A masterpiece, one of those records that simply stands the test of time and like a fine wine, gets better with age....Mercurial darkwave with blistering shoegaze guitars... The 'White EP' features five gorgeous tracks... both a victory lap for the band and a taste of great things to come" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Aloof vocals, orbits in telescopic solitude, peering through the lens of glamour and glitz, amidst the floating debris falling from the crest fallen clouds" ~ The Manc Review

"Synthetic perfection of early Depeche Mode & raw minimalism of German EBM pioneers.. experimental sophistication and electropop purity... elegant, hypnotic, and dramatic" ~ Skylight Webzine

"Timeless... romantic, dark, and reflective, but never too dramatic" ~ Myth of Rock

"A powerful, sonic journey" ~ Post-Punk.com

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday presents 'Nevver', the final single from their new ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', following the earlier-released 'Love Language' and 'Soft Capture'. Released via Projekt Records and ranking second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, this is the band's first record of all-new material since 1999.

With early gothrock underpinnings, here Lowsunday capture a different energy than other tracks on this EP, with a slightly more down tempo and driving rhythm. Itt is uniquely sparse and delicate at times, relative to the band's typically multi-layered approach regarding atmospherics and dense noise. The accompanying video, produced by Jer Herring, drifts between dark postpunk atmosphere and a homage to classic outsider cinema.

Born in the mid-1990s within the local Pittsburgh scene, Lowsunday (initially known as Low Sunday Ghost Machine) emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with their debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and the 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem', both of which were re-released via Projekt Records over the past 18 months (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries, respectively).

The band dissolved, leaving behind a cult reputation for mercurial sounds and blistering guitar work that set the stage for subsequent generations of alternative artists. Following a nearly 25-year period of inactivity, the band resurfaced as a duo in 2025—consisting of original members Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums).

"This is one of my favorite songs on the White EP. These lyrics are related to an increasing sense of apathy in the world - how it feels like even love isn’t enough sometimes and yet, the only fate worse is to let go of it. The feeling that happiness can be delicate and unhappiness can be so determined to take its place," says Shane Sahene.

"This song touches on very early influences and the recording captured some of the most unique guitar tones we've ever used. What's unusual is that, separately, Bobby had been working on a bass line and I had been playing this guitar part. It was serendipitous in how well they went together to form this song"

'Nevver' is a case in point, showcasing the band's legacy of creative experimentation and talent for weaving counter-culture cadences and weightless production with a sense of visceral vulnerability.

Bobby Spell shares, "Nevver was enjoyable for the two of us to compose. I had been playing with this menacing bass line that happened to be a perfect match for a guitar part Shane had been working on. It gave us an opportunity to explore darker tones and indicated the need for a more sparce production. The almost plodding tempo made this song more challenging and fun, imbuing it with a combination of creepy darkness with a dash of humor."

Serving as both a reflection and a resurgence, the 'White EP' ushers in a welcome return, marked by superb production and a renewed creative clarity, bridging three decades of distinct sonic legacy with balanced doses of escapism, dreamlike sounds, drones and feedback. This first of a two new EPs planned this year, their crystalline shimmer, classic song structures and melodic hooks shows their atmospheric sound to be as timeless and relevant as ever.

Expanding their sonic palette, the 'White EP' elevates the distorted melodies, electronic layers, and haunting vocals that defined Lowsunday's earlier work. A bold evolution into more cavernous soundscapes, oscillating between walls of chaotic feedback and fragile, ethereal passages, their resurgence delves into shadowy and vast acoustic realms, shifting from abrasive ripples of distortion to brittle, shoegaze-infused moments of intense longing.

The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' is out now digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, and as a vinyl release, limited to 200 copies. The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' reissue and limited edition 7" of 'Static / Besides' can also be found on these platforms.

Gurbo & Co. Live (2025) Recorded at Cafe Wha?, New York City out Now

March 17, 2026

A raw, bluesy, foot-stomping live album captured within the legendary walls that once absorbed the energy of Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. Victor V. Gurbo and his band channel that timeless 60s spirit with an approach that can only exist today — resulting in something truly special, both anthropological and deeply alive.

Victor V. Gurbo’s new release, Gurbo & Co. Live 2025, has been a long time coming. Ever since he began playing his music on the streets of New York, Gurbo has dreamed of performing at the historic venues where his idols first made their mark. In January 1961, a 19-year-old Bob Dylan began performing at the now-legendary Cafe Wha?. In November of 2025, Victor brought his electric band to the same stage. It’s undeniable that Gurbo & Co. have tapped into something special here — channeling the energy of the ’60s with an approach that could only exist today. In an anthropological sense, this is a remarkable and deeply considered live document.

Victor V. Gurbo is a folk-rock and roots songwriter, artist, and guitar maker. A homebred Brooklynite and self-described musical anthropologist, he seems to exist outside of time. In speaking and listening to his songs, one could easily place him in the 1960s, while— to quote John Schaefer of NPR’s Soundcheck—“evoking sounds we probably heard in New York City from the late ’20s, early ’30s.” Yet there is something unmistakably contemporary about his presence. Influenced by country and blues pioneers such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, and Hank Williams, as well as songwriting titans like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, John Prine, and Leonard Cohen, Gurbo carries that lineage forward in a voice distinctly his own.

He has performed at some of New York’s most respected venues — Carnegie Hall, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, NPR’s Greene Space, the Highline Ballroom, and City Winery, among others. His music has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Top 5 Press Radio, The Big Takeover magazine, and NPR.

SCHATTENMANN Release New Studio Album “Endgegner” Out Now Via PERCEPTION.

March 14, 2026

German metal act SCHATTENMANN have released their brand-new studio offering, entitled Endgegner, today via PERCEPTION. At the same time, the band has started their album release tour, bringing the new material to stages across Germany and Austria.

With Endgegner, SCHATTENMANN lean into a heavier and more metaldriven sound. International press reactions have been strong. Devolution Magazine notes that the record shows “the industrial metallers at their most focused,” adding: “You’ll bang your head, you’ll sing along and you’ll groove like nobody’s watching. It’s a fun-fuelled romp well-worth your time.”

FFM Rock writes: “The album convinces across the board, the sound is fat and pumps pure energy, so it gets 8 out of 10 points here.” Powerplay Magazine UK goes even further, awarding 9/10 and stating that a “Future classic album status [is] guaranteed!” while Metalhead.it sums it up perfectly: "An album that stings, that cuts, that annihilates, that captivates. A sinful album that creates a wonderful addiction!"

To coincide with the album’s arrival, today SCHATTENMANN have also unveiled an official music video for the track “Wir sind das Ende der Welt”, watch below:

Frontman Frank Herzig says about the track:
"The song is an explosive declaration of love on the edge of the apocalypse - wild, unrestrained and uncompromising. Although it begins almost like a ballad, it unfolds into a modern metal track with metalcore elements. Far removed from kitsch and clichés, it tells the story of two people who break every boundary, summon storms and stubbornly give the world the middle finger. A hurricane of passion, chaos and raw intensity that sets everything on fire.”

Endgegner sets the tone for a new chapter in the musical journey of SCHATTENMANN, presenting themselves sharper and more focused than ever. Produced by Henning Verlage, the album represents a clear cut and a deliberate evolution of the band’s sound.

Following four studio albums and their first Top 10 chart entry with Día de Muertos, SCHATTENMANN continue to prove that change and progression remain at the core of their identity. Heavier, more aggressive, and unapologetically metal, Endgegner sees the band reborn in steel and fire, poised to claim their place in today’s heavy music landscape!

Order Endgegner HERE: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/endgegnerPR

About SCHATTENMANN
Founded in 2016, Nuremberg-based band SCHATTENMANN have entered the metal world by storm! Pinnacling with their top 10 album Día de Muertos in 2023, the quartet - singer Frank Herzig, guitarist Jan Shook, bass player Luke Shook & drummer Rorschach - paved their way with impactful songwriting but also with energising live shows. A thrilling combination which has resonated with a wide range of range (mostly) European metalheads so far. Sheer metal and continuous touring are the keys of why SCHATTENMANN have become one of the leading German ambassadors in the hard ‘n’ heavy universe within less than 10 years.