Sons of Habit Signs with WME for Global Representation; New Single “Fools Gold” Out Now

Rising indie folk band Sons of Habit has signed with WME, the world’s leading entertainment agency, for exclusive global representation across all areas.

Formed just a year ago in the small community of Habit, KY, Sons of Habit brings together lead singer Mitchell Douglas, writing partner Hagan Edge and bandmates Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick – all childhood friends from Owensboro, KY. The group’s name comes from the trailer in Habit where they first began making music, blending country grit, rock edge and heartfelt storytelling into a sound all their own.

“Sons of Habit’s authenticity, musicianship and undeniable chemistry make them one of the most exciting new acts on the scene,” says WME’s Adam Fisher. “We’re thrilled to welcome them to WME and look forward to helping them bring their music to audiences worldwide.”
 
“We’ve been chasing this dream since those first nights in the trailer back in Habit, Kentucky,” says Sons of Habit. “To have WME in our corner means we can take the music we love to even more people, in more places, than we ever imagined. This is just the beginning.”

Last week, the band released “Fool’s Gold,” a brand new song written by band members Dalton Daniels, Hagan Edge and Mitchell Douglas. The new song comes on the heels of their debut EP, Nostalgia, which was released earlier this year. Fans can hear the music and more as the band continues their A Long Way From Corydon Tour. Since their first single “Madeline,” Sons of Habit has earned millions of streams, played headline shows nationwide and shared stages with Ole 60, Shane Smith & The Saints, The Revivalists and Dustin Lynch.

Front Row (L to R): Hagan Edge, Dalton Daniels, Mitchell Douglas, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick
Back Row (L to R): WME’s Adam Fisher, Champ Management / Red Light Management’s Evan Miller and Matt Musacchio and WME’s Janelle Flint
 Photo Credit : Dakota DeGraw

Blackened Thrasher HELLRIPPER Sign to Century Media Records, Shares New Music Teaser

The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, HELLRIPPER has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, brave-hearting 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."

"I'm very pleased to announce that HELLRIPPER is now working with Century Media Records!" comments McBain. "It's a label that I've followed for a long time now and am honoured to become a part of such a great legacy. We share a common vision for the future of the band, and together, we vow to spread the word of the Goat Kvlt! I'm excited to embark on this new chapter of the band's journey and I can't wait to share it with you all! All Hail the Goat!"

McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into HELLRIPPER's Century Media debut, due around the vernal equinox of 2026. In the meantime, McBain and his trusted roundtable of sonic knights have taken to battle on European soil, leaving the likes of Norway's Beyond the Gates, Czech's Brutal Assault, and Germany's Summer Breezebloodied and staggering in their wake. In March 2025, HELLRIPPER played their first U.S. show at Houston's Hell's Heroes festival to a similarly stunned crowd of fans who were left beaten, bruised and beer-soaked by a crowd-swimming McBain by the set's epic conclusion.

"HELLRIPPER is the high-bar for thrash", states Century Media, Vice President of A&R, Mike Gitter. "Like an angry billy goat, with his beard washed in blood, James McBain is a feral force that brings together the best elements of metal, black metal, crusty, d-beat punk and speed metal. James' sonic evil knows no boundaries and isn't afraid to push the extremes of earslaughtering noise or unexpected guitar melodies. Century Media is proud to be a refuge for the Goat Horde!"

Enter the GOAT KVLT and check out a glimpse of what's to come Below.

Photo by MM Photography

BELPHEGOR Unleash Ferocious New Single “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus," Band Signs with Reigning Phoenix Music

The unrelenting force of diabolical Black Death Metal, BELPHEGOR, returns with a blazing new single: “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus.” Forged in chaos and crowned in blasphemy, the track marks a savage invocation of what is yet to come.

This release marks BELPHEGOR’s first under their freshly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), setting the stage for a powerful alliance between one of extreme metal’s most revered entities and one of the scene’s most ambitious new labels.

Helmuth, the band’s co-founder and guiding force, shares: “It’s great to be working with Gerardo Martinez once again. He believed in Belphegor early on and was the one who brought us to North America in 2006. I look forward to a powerful new chapter with RPM.”

Gerardo Martinez, co-founder of RPM, echoes the sentiment: “Helmuth, Belphegor and I go back to 2006 and I'm extremely thrilled to be able to continue working with one of the best proponents of Black Death Metal art. Welcome to RPM! Here's to many more years of great music!”

On “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus,” Helmuth describes: “A symbiosis of diabolical Black Death Metal. A glorification of the Devil. A hypnotic anthem of passion, fire and iron discipline. It stands for the absolute freedom to walk your own path, to reign within your own realm.”

About BELPHEGOR:

Since their formation in 1993 in Austria, BELPHEGOR have stood as one of the most brutal and transgressive forces in black death metal. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, the band has spent over three decades refining a sound forged in fire and sacrilege, merging the violent precision of death metal with the ritualistic darkness of black metal.

Their musick is an invocation of infernal power, a soundwall of relentless blasphemy.

From the raw intensity of early releases like The Last Supper (1995), Blutsabbath(1997), and Necrodaemon Terrorsathan (2000), to the increasingly sophisticated compositions found on albums such as Lucifer Incestus, Bondage Goat Zombie, Pestapokalypse VI, and Totenritual, BELPHEGOR have continually pushed the boundaries of extreme musick. Each release marks a further descent into forbidden territory.

The band’s thematic focus with ritual magick, religious inversion, and arcane symbolism is matched by their technical mastery, multilingual lyrics, and sonic experimentation.

With their twelfth studio album The Devils (2022), BELPHEGOR delivered one of their most punishing and ambitious records to date.

Recorded at Fascination Street Studios with producer Jens Bogren, the album features nine meticulously crafted compositions that shift seamlessly between feral aggression and solemn majesty.

Tracks such as Glorifizierung des Teufels and Virtus Asinaria - Prayer incorporate choral passages and ritualistic structure, while Damnation - Höllensturz unfolds with a dynamic complexity that further amplifies the band’s compositional vision.

Lyrically, the album weaves together German, Latin, and English to cast incantations of death, desecration, and rebellion against sacred order. Accompanied by visionary artwork from Seth Siro Anton, The Devils stands as a high point in Belphegor’s canon and underscores their continued relevance in the global extreme metal landscape.

Following the success of The Devils, BELPHEGOR were honored with the 2023 Amadeus Austrian Music Award in the Hard and Heavy category, a rare moment of formal recognition in Austria for a band that has long walked a path far removed from mainstream acceptance. This accolade acknowledges their artistic legacy and highlights the contrast between their recognition and the transgressive nature of their craft.

Renowned for their intense live rituals, BELPHEGOR have toured relentlessly across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and beyond. They have appeared at Wacken Open Air, Knotfest, Bloodstock, Hellfest, Tons Of Rock, Sweden Rock, and numerous other prestigious metal festivals. Their stage presence is more than a performance, it is a ceremony of magick and infernal theatre, where sound, smoke, blood, and fire converge in a communion with darkness.

Now, as the band approaches its thirteenth studio album, a deeper and more arcane force begins to stir. The number thirteen bears ancient meaning: endings, thresholds, and the passage into the unknown. Rooted in primordial doctrine, the thirteenth seal is said to bind the final veil between worlds, the last barrier between order and chaos.

With this upcoming release, BELPHEGOR prepares to break that seal, not to follow, but to lead. To summon what lies beyond even their own previous creations: something more primal, more ritualistic, more devastating.

Early glimpses of new material point to a continuation of the dark artistic path begun with The Devils, now delving even deeper. The upcoming album takes shape as a focused ritual: precise, uncompromising, and rooted in the band’s unmistakable vision, the glorification of the Devil.

Prepare. The next chapter is imminent. 

More from BELPHEGOR:

www.belphegor.at | Facebook | Instagram | X | Youtube

DREGG Sign to Fearless Records + Share Video for "Dress Down"

FEARLESS RECORDS is thrilled to welcome DREGG, a a fiercely individualistic four-piece from Melbourne, Australia known for their high-energy fusion of metal, hardcore, and rap, delivered with theatrical flair and absurdist humor, to the label's worldwide roster.

DREGGs music, visuals, and over-the-top personas serve as a satirical lens on modern culture — part South Park, part Rage Against The Machine, with a splash of Eminem chaos. Blending shock value with deeper commentary, DREGG don't take sides politically but instead critique from the outside, encouraging fans to embrace their inner weirdos and challenge societal norms through unapologetic self-expression.
 
The band shares the video for "DRESS DOWN."

The song appears on the band's album The Art of Everything, which came out last fall.

Watch the video below.

The song is a taste of what's to come. It's the sound of shattering sonic boundaries, pushing past setbacks, and conquering every obstacle encountered. It's loud, aggressive and it's here to remind everyone that DREGG are carving their own path, regardless of who stands in their way.

So, get out of the way or get mowed down.

"We've always believed in the power of personal interpretation," the band states. "We want each listener to find their own meaning in our music. But if we're talking about what drove 'DRESS DOWN,' it was frustration, betrayal, and a relentless desire to reinvent ourselves. We were determined to break new ground sonically, something fresh that speaks to who we are as artists right now."

Regarding the accompanying video, the band offers, "It was directed by Melbourne-based director Joel Wilson and it took our vision to a whole new level. We spent four days filming and we couldn't be happier with the result. It's definitely our most cinematic endeavor to date."

 DREGG are equally excited to partner with Fearless and join the labels formidable roster. "We're super psyched about joining Fearless and giving new life to The Art Of Everything. It's a dream come true to be alongside some of the biggest heavy hitters in the game and we can't wait to keep writing and releasing more music."

Blue Grape Music Welcomes Flatwounds to the Roster + Band Shares "case logic" Video

BLUE GRAPE MUSIC, home to Superheaven, Silly Goose, Gridiron, and a host of other bands that are turning heads in the rock scene, is thrilled to welcome FLATWOUNDS to its global roster.

This up and coming four-piece siphons influence and inspiration from the '90s grunge, '00s hard rock, and modern hardcore sound and scenes. Fans of Alice In Chains, System of a Down, and other classic artists of that era will be drawn to Flatwounds' thick and gloomy guitars, gritty energy, and penchant for melodic hooks that take up real estate in your brain for weeks at a time!

Flatwounds — Colin O'Hare, vocals; Matthew Degnan, guitar; David Granger, bass; and Wade Coonrad, drums — are based in Albany, New York. The band has steadily built a name for itself the grassroots way — by self-releasing a series of EPs and by playing as many shows to as many people as possible. They've released three EPs — Down (2023), Raw (2023), and Drain (2024) — and they've shared stages with Jigsaw Youth, Show Me the Body, Eyehategod, and Wargasm (UK). It's an impressive resume for such a young band at the start of its career. It's also is a clear indicator of where Flatwounds are headed and that's to the stratosphere.

Today, Flatwounds have shared the video for the new single "case logic." Watch it below.

The song may sound like it came from another era, but it's no throwback. It snaps and snarls with a modern current of energy. 

"We feel this song sums up the 'sound' of Flatwounds quite well," shares O'Hare.  "It's about the flaws of humanity and the inherent misery of the human condition."

Flatwounds are touring through August. The "we're all so blinded" headline tour dates are below. Get tickets here

FLATWOUNDS ON TOUR:
7/30 — Albany, NY — Empire Underground
8/1 — Brooklyn, NY — Unruly Collective*
8/2 — Providence, RI — Buttonwoods Brewery*
8/3 — Philadelphia, PA — Ortliebs
8/7 — Fort Wayne, IN — Bughouse
8/8 — Minneapolis, MN — Underground Music Venue*
8/9 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean (Downstairs)*
8/10 — Milwaukee, WI — Sugar Maple*
8/13 — Detroit, MI — The Bunker
8/14 — Columbus, OH — Dirty Dungarees
8/15 — Pittsburg, PA — New Low
8/16 — Buffalo, NY — Area 54
*With Atheena

BABYLON A.D. Sign with Kivel Records for the Release of Their New Album WHEN THE WORLD STOPS

BABYLON A.D. isn’t sitting back on the success of their last album “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day”, they spent early 2025 in the studio recording their follow up album WHEN THE WORLD STOPS and are now excited to announce they signed a deal with Kivel Records for the release of the new album before the end of 2025.

 

Derek Davis, lead singer, spoke about the new album and signing with Kivel Records, “We are so excited about this release, WHEN THE WORLD STOPS! This album is gonna blow peoples minds, there are so many different types of Babylon A.D. songs on this one and signing with Kivel Records we think is going to help us with the promotion structure and backing that we need for the album. The excitement and professionalism that the owner John Kivel has shown us, along with his belief in the band really sold us on signing with his label.  Our last album “Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day” really helped put the band back on the map. All the fan support, radio play and reviews we received from the album were so amazing. It really feels good to know… We Are Truly Back!

 

The first Single/Video “When The World Stops’ will be released the first week of August in conjunction with our first show at the “Whisky A Go Go” on August 8th! We then play a couple shows the following weekend in Denver and Salt Lake City and the band is very exited to take our Power of Music to the U.K and Greece in September.

 

The band is firing on all cylinders and we can’t wait to share this album on the road and the shows we have lined up this year are gonna be a blast for the band and the fans.”

 

John Kivel, President of Kivel Records, “I couldn't be happier with this marriage of band and label. We have always prided ourselves here as being fans of the genre first and foremost. BABYLON A.D. has been a  favorite band of mine since day 01.  In fact, sometimes things are just meant to be. Back in the day as a young photographer, I photographed the band on tour. Years later, some of those  photos made it into the bands first live cd. Years (decades!) later we are working together. How serendipitous if you ask me.

 

With that said, we couldn't be more excited, as this album is a call to arms for the band and will certainly please fans of the band’s  unique sound. A perfect blend of the first album and the more recent "Rome Wasn't Built In A Day".  A band that has walked a fine line of balance between maintaining their signature sound while expanding on it. However, not becoming something they are not. Undoubtedly no easy task, but most definitely a fantastic reward of music.

 

BABYLON A.D. is a welcome addition to the Kivel Records family.  We are planning to accomplish a lot together, and we have no plans of slowing down.  Well, not until...  "The World Stops"”

2025 Babylon A.D. Tour Dates:

 

Aug 8 - Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA

Aug 15 - Wild Goose Saloon - Parker, CO

Aug 16 - Liquid Joe's - Salt Lake City, UT

Sept 4 - Underworld - London, United Kingdom

Sept 5-8 - Hard Rock Hell Sleaze Festival - O2 Academy - Leicester, England

Sept 5 - Suburbia - Southampton, England

Sept 7 - Eleven - Stoke-on-Trent, England

Sept 10 - Bannerman's - Edinburgh, Midlothian

Sept 11 - Yardbirds Rock Club - Grimsby, United Kingdom

Sept 12 - Nightrain - Bradford, United Kingdom

Sept 13 - Vinyl Tap Preston - Preston, England

Sept 14 - The Patriot - Crumlin, Wales

Sept 16 - The Victoria - Swindon, United Kingdom

Sept 20 - Piraeus Club Academy - Athina, Greece

 

Band Members

Derek Davis - Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar

Ron Freschi - Lead Guitar, Background vocals

John Mattews - Lead Guitar

Craig Pepe - Bass, Background vocals

Dylan Soto - Drums / Background vocals

Links to Website and All Socials 
https://babylonadband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Babylonadband/
https://www.instagram.com/babylonad_/
www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQVt2LWl21avPsyLstHJEA
open.spotify.com/artist/6sh4WKluS0LOsPdGPerKJ5

Eivør - signs to Nuclear Blast Records + unveils European tour trailer

Renowned Faroese artist Eivør has signed to the legendary Nuclear Blast Records, marking a thrilling new chapter in her boundary-breaking career. Known for her powerful vocals, primal performance energy, and genre-defying compositions, Eivør today unveils the official trailer for her 2025 European Tour, which will feature special guest Ásgeir and support from Elinborg.

Watch the Official Tour Trailer below.

In addition to the tour and label signing, Eivør is currently at work on her next studio album, due for release in 2026 on Nuclear Blast. This eagerly anticipated record follows her critically acclaimed album ENN, which fused Faroese folk tradition, cinematic landscapes, electronic production, and haunting vocals - cementing her reputation as one of the most innovative Nordic artists of her generation.

“Signing with Nuclear Blast feels like a natural next step,” says Eivør. “My music has always lived in the space between worlds and I’m honoured to join a label that embraces artistic freedom and is passionate about my music. I'm already deep into writing new material, and I can’t wait to share what’s coming next.”

Over the past two decades, Eivør has released 11 albums and composed for major international productions including The Last Kingdom and God of War. Her live performances are known for their immersive and ritualistic intensity, blending voice, atmosphere, and visual storytelling into something truly transcendent.

Nathan Barley Phillips, Head of A&R Europe at Nuclear Blast, shares: “I had the good fortune of witnessing Eivor deliver a mesmerising set to an absolutely bewitched crowd at the Royal Albert Hall in London a couple of years ago, and after seeing the effect her unique voice and artistry had on the entire audience (myself included), I just knew that we had to work with her. We very much welcome Eivor into the fold here at Nuclear Blast and we cannot wait to start work on her new album!"

Eivør’s home, the Faroe Islands, is a small island country in the North Atlantic, which was populated by Scandinavians in the Viking Age. It is a land of extremes, full of contrasts, with heavy, dark winters, and bright, joyful summers. Eivør is deeply inspired by the unique Faroese landscape and its vibrant traditional folk music. Despite centuries of foreign rule, the Faroese folk culture has persevered, especially through communal singing and dancing. This cultural resilience in the face of a harsh nature and foreign dominance strongly informs Eivør’s music: “A very strong part of Faroese culture is singing together—anywhere people gather, there will be singing,”Eivør explains. “When you listen to old Faroese traditional music, it’s sung acapella and takes you back to its Renaissance roots. It’s pure, expressive, and untamed.”

Eivør has cultivated her distinct guttural singing technique under inspiration from beatboxing, throat-singing, and heavy metal growling to convey the untamed expressiveness inherent to traditional Faroese music and culture. It is a primal call to return to her roots in natural landscape of her birthplace.

Often considered to be one of the most prolific and unique Nordic artists of her generation, Eivør has released 11 studio albums to date, crossing musical genres and always pushing the bounds of the expected. Presented with two Icelandic Music Awards for her sophomore album and the Nordic Council Music Price in 2021Eivør’s musical journey continues to fascinate.

Eivør is happy to be embraced by the metal community. She identifies a shared pagan sensibility in her television scores like The Last Kingdom. “I never felt I really fit into any box,” said Eivør. “I just have to do it my own way.” 

TERMINAL SLEEP | SIGN TO NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'THEY CIRCLE BELOW'

Melbourne metalcore band TERMINAL SLEEP are proud to announce they have signed to Nuclear Blast Records. Formed in 2022 and shaped over the pandemic, the band are unapologetic about their fierce style; a melting pot of heavy music championing self-empowerment and gender equality as well as the importance of mental health. This message of music with substance is just one facet that fans can expect alongside the reputation of delivering an explosive live performance. The past year has been a whirlwind having played with the likes of COUNTERPARTS, SPEED, KUBLAI KHAN, HARMSWAY, and GATES TO HELL as well as adding several festivals to their intensive resume.

TERMINAL SLEEP comments, "It is a privilege to be welcomed into the family amongst so many legendary bands we grew up listening to, and fresh new bands we have on repeat. We could not be more excited to bring in the new era of Terminal Sleep with Tommy and the whole team at Nuclear Blast!"

Nuclear Blast American Label Manager & A&R Tommy Jones comments, “Last year a pal of mine hit me with a link and said 'check this out'. It was to a few unreleased songs by Terminal Sleep from Melbourne, Australia. One listen and a bit of research and I was all the way in! Last January, I saw the TS crew from down under in Hamburg Germany …and holy hopping kangaroos, I was completely blown away! Bec was in full on beastmode and I thought she was going to eliminate the entire room. A must see. I am ecstatic to usher in Terminal Sleep to the worldwide Nuclear Blast family! LFG, don’t sleep!”

Today, TERMINAL SLEEP present their new standalone single, 'They Circle Below'. The track and music video provide a frantic experience staggering between grooves and head banging perfectly packaged in their fusion of metal and hardcore. 'They Circle Below' was recorded at Chameleon Studios in Sydney, Australia. The track was produced, engineered and mixed by Elliott Gallart while Brad Boatright handled mastering at Audioseige. Watch the music video directed by Jack Fontes (Fonte Visuals), below.

TERMINAL SLEEP's singer Bec Thorwesten states, "The song explores the journey of navigating one's self-doubt and the drowning pressure of self-set expectations; overcoming mental turmoil and the only way out being through."

Stream 'They Circle Below' on all platforms now at: https://terminalsleep.bfan.link/they-circle-below

TERMINAL SLEEP are:
Bec Thorwesten | Vocals
Todd Tombleson  | Drums
William Robinson | Guitar 
Dustin Santos | Bass

Black Lodge Records Welcomes SARAYASIGN to the Family

Black Lodge Records is thrilled to announce that Swedish cinematic rock storytellers SARAYASIGN have officially joined the label's growing roster. The band has signed a deal with Black Lodge Records and is set to release their highly anticipated third full-length album, 'Shadows Of The Dying Light,' at the end of 2025.

SARAYASIGN returns with the hauntingly cinematic third chapter in their ongoing musical saga: 'Shadows Of The Dying Light.' This new release takes a bold leap into darker and more emotionally charged territory. Heavier, more intense, and more dynamic than ever before, the album preserves the band's signature cinematic rock sound while delving deeper into a brooding, atmospheric experience. Listeners will be immersed in thunderous riffs, sweeping soundscapes, and lush, evocative melodies—now shrouded beneath a darker sky.

The drums were recorded at the iconic Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, powered by the explosive talent of Jakob Herrmann, the acclaimed drum producer known for his work with Devin Townsend, Evergrey, and others. Vocals were tracked at Popskolan in Stockholm, while guitars, bass, and keyboards were brought to life at Studio Sarayasound in Örebro, the band's creative stronghold.

To bring this monstrous new chapter to life with clarity and impact, mixing and mastering duties have been entrusted to none other than Jacob Hansen of Hansen Studios.

Based out of the state-of-the-art Hansen Studios in Denmark, Jacob Hansen has spent over two decades delivering world-class audio services. A cornerstone of modern heavy music production, Hansen has produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered countless renowned acts, including Amaranthe, Arch Enemy, Volbeat, Katatonia, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Pretty Maids, Epica, Delain, Evergrey, and many more. His success stems from consistently delivering powerful, modern productions, making Hansen Studios a trusted one-stop shop for both established artists and emerging talent alike.

This chapter marks a turning point, the band shares:

"With 'Shadows Of The Dying Light,' we're embracing the darkness in both story and sound. It's more aggressive, more cinematic, and more emotionally intense yet still undeniably SARAYASIGN. The melodies remain, but the shadows have grown longer."

Brace yourself for a cinematic rock experience unlike any other.

'Shadows Of The Dying Light' — Coming Late 2025.

As Everything Unfolds Release New Single "Set In Flow" + Announce Signing to Century Media

As Everything Unfolds are pleased to announce their signing to Century Media.

To mark the news, the band have returned with a brand new single, "SET IN FLOW."

Listen to "SET IN FLOW" here

Watch the music video Below:

Speaking of "SET IN FLOW," frontwoman Charlie Rolfe says, "This song was written directly from the perspective of a replicant/non-human, starting off at the beginning of the song being told who/what they are: A carbon copy of another. Eventually, we follow them wanting to distance themselves from what they were, slowly becoming confident and comfortable in their uniqueness learning how to be human, even reflecting on their previous existence in anger, being kept in the dark about their unique consciousness."

Ignoring traditional genre boundaries with their distinctive sound, As Everything Unfolds have aspired to create a unique listening experience, combining a multitude of genres within the alternative realm and beyond. With over 30 million streams of their catalogue to date, their craft does not go unnoticed.

As Everything Unfolds have been nominated for three Heavy Music Awards, including Best Album in 2024, and have appeared at iconic European festivals including Download Festival, Graspop, Rock For People, Resurrection, and Wacken. They have also toured extensively alongside bands including Electric Callboy, Enter Shikari, Skindred, Bury Tomorrow, Holding Absence, and many more.

With new music and the signing to Century Media, 2025 promises to be a huge year for the band showcasing their new era across numerous tours and festivals.

AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS ARE:
Charlie Rolfe — Vocals
Adam Kerr — Guitar
George Hunt — Bass
Jon Cassidy — Synths + Programming

Edenbridge Announce New Album "Set The Dark On Fire" + Return Steamhammer/SPV

Edenbridge, one of Europe's most successful symphonic metal bands, have announced their return to the Steamhammer/SPV fold.

The Austrian act, comprised of band mastermind Lanvall (guitar/keyboards) and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, are set to release their latest studio offering Set The Dark On Fire on January 16, 2026.

Three singles, including videos, will be available ahead of the album's arrival: "Cosmic Embrace" (September 19); "Where The Wild Things Are" (November 7); and the title track "Set The Dark On Fire" (December 12).

Lanvall and Edelsbacher promise their fans a typical Edenbridge amalgam of powerful metal, and tried-and-tested anthemic, symphonic elements, with a perceptible increase in heaviness, especially in terms of guitars, bass, and drums. 

Lanvall says, "Set The Dark On Fire sees us remain true to ourselves stylistically while making some important adjustments together with our long-standing mixing and mastering engineer Karl Groom (Threshold). The result is the most dynamic, heavy, and at the same time most melodic work to date in the history of Edenbridge."

The studio recordings as well as mixing and mastering of Set The Dark On Fire have already been completed, as has the work on the stunning cover artwork. Edenbridge are currently busy preparing their European tour, which will take them through Austria, Germany, Holland and Switzerland from February to mid-March 2026.

Speaking about their return to Steamhammer/SPV, Lanvall explains, "We're delighted to be able to release our new album with the support of Olly Hahn and his dedicated team again. Due to the organizational restructuring of our previous label, we found ourselves without a contract and promptly received an offer from Olly that proves Steamhammer's faith in us and builds on our successful collaboration between 2013 and 2021." 

Steamhammer label manager Olly Hahn also looks forward to the new association with great confidence, saying, "The band has a large fanbase and continues to impress with the amazing quality and passion of their music. I feel sure that Set The Dark On Fire will successfully continue our collaboration of recent years."

The full track listing of Edenbridge's latest album release and dates of their 2026 European tour will be announced shortly.

Gideon Announce Signing With Sumerian Records + Drops New Track "Til the Wheels Fall Off"

Tuscaloosa, Alabama quartet Gideon have today announced signing with their new label home, Sumerian Records. In celebration of the news, the band released their new banger "Til the Wheels Fall Off" with an official music video coming soon. When asked about the signing and new music, the band commented:

"We’ve always done things our way, and Sumerian Records believed in the vision. This song is a tribute to the miles behind us and the road ahead. We’re not here for a pit stop—we’re here to break the speedometer. With Sumerian in the passenger seat, we’re going ‘Til the Wheels Fall Off.’"

Listen to "Til the Wheels Fall Off", available now on all streaming platforms and below.

The band has a stacked second half of 2025 full of touring, beginning tonight at The Canal Club in Richmond, Virginia, before bringin' the heat to Vans Warped Tour D.C. this Sunday, June 15 and kicking off their North American run alongside Miss May I, Dreamwake and Soulkeeper next week. Gideon will then be hitting the road with Unity TX before performing at Louder Than Life 2025 and the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest in September, and will round up the year with Kublai Khan TX, Drain and Guilt Trip this fall. For ticket information, please click here.

Upcoming Gideon Tour Dates:

6/13 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club

Warped Tour D.C.

6/15 Washington, DC @ Warped Tour

Dates with Miss May I, Dreamwake + Soulkeeper

6/17 Syracuse, NY @ The Song and Dance

6/18 Albany, NY @ Empire

6/19 Quebec City, QC @ Salle Montaigne

6/20 Ottawa, ON @ Overflow Brewery

6/21 Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield

6/22 Toronto, ON @ Opera House

6/23 London, ON @ London Music Hall

6/25 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Stache

6/27 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

6/28 Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex

Dates with Unity TX

7/20 - Jackson, MS - Hal & Mals

7/22 - Lubbock, TX - Jake's Backroom

7/24 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock

7/25 - Las Vegas, NV - Fremont Country Club

7/27 - San Diego, CA - Soma Sidestage

7/29 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill

7/31 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer City Music Hall

8/1 - Wichita, KS - WAVE

8/2 - Springfield, MO - The Regency Live

8/3 - Little Rock, AR - The Rev Room

Louder Than Life 2025

9/18 - Louisville, KY @ Kentucky Exposition Center

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

9/20 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

Kublai Khan TX, Drain + Guilt Trip Dates:

9/21 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

9/23 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks

9/24 - Sliver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

9/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall

9/30 - Chicago, IL @ Three Top Lounge At The Salt Shed 

10/1 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit

10/3 - Princeton, AL @ Furnace Fest

10/4 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte - SOLD OUT

10/5 - North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues Myrtle Beach

10/7 - Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern

10/8 - St Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live - SOLD OUT

10/10 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

10/11 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall 

10/12 - Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory

10/14 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater

10/15 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

10/16 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

10/17 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre - SOLD OUT

10/20 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

10/21 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

10/23 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades - SOLD OUT

10/24 - San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic Center

10/25 - Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

10/26 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium - SOLD OUT

Sainthood Reps Release New Single "Blue Nothing" + Announce Signing to Smartpunk Records -

Smartpunk Records welcomes Sainthood Reps to their label roster and celebrates the announcement with a new single, "Blue Nothing," out now. This is the first taste of more music and announcements from the band coming later this year!

The new track embodies the band's signature blend of heavy grunge and dreamy shoegaze that they have been honing since the late 2000s.

Listen below.

Speaking about the new single, Sainthood Reps vocalist and guitarist Cesco Montesanto shares, "Blue Nothing is kind of the pep talk I would give myself before finally deciding to move on with my life after losing something incredibly dear to me. It's about coming to the realization that the nothingness of what's been left behind is actually a substantial part of who we are, and the path forward isn't to block out the nothingness, but to embrace it. The chorus lyric is “elegize what you’ve lost and you know is gone for good.” If there were ever a "part 2" of this song, it would probably be the elegy itself. 

When it came time to lay down vocals for the bridge, we asked our dear friend Gerry Windus (Stand Still) to take the reins. We never even considered anyone else. Turns out, that was the right move because he smashed that part."

ABOUT SAINTHOOD REPS
Sainthood Reps have been known for their unique blend of grunge, post-hard, and shoegaze since the late 2000’s. After releasing Monoculture in 2011, Headswell in 2013, and a couple of singles here and there, the band spent several years pursuing other projects before eventually regrouping during COVID. Since 2022, the band has been in and out of the studio compiling new music that marks a definitive step forward without straying too far from their signature sound. 

Sainthood Reps consists of Derrick Sherman, Cesco Montesanto, Bradley Cordaro, and Jani Zubkovs, with Chris Smith featuring in live performances.

Unverkalt Sign with Season of Mist

Season of Mist is pleased to welcome Unverkalt.

Formed in 2017, Unverkalt emerged from a desire to give voice to grief, memory and the visceral undercurrents of the human condition. While originally founded in Athens, the band are now based in Berlin, where they forge avant-garde post-metal from emotionally immersive compositions, cinematic textures and a fearless commitment to sonic experimentation.

The band’s debut album, L’Origine du Monde, emerged rooted in emotional unrest and tense atmospherics while delving deep into loss and catharsis beneath shades of post-metal and slow-burning doom. Their follow-up, A Lump of Death: A Chaos of Dead Lovers, pushed deeper into obsession and decay, blending gothic unease with cinematic grandeur and raw urgency. Together, the band’s first two albums trace their evolution from mournful elegance to something more immediate and consuming. It’s a path worth retracing before the next part of their journey unfolds, giving rise to the most visceral and unrelenting sound Unverkalt have ever conjured.

“Big News, Big Moves!” says Unverkalt. “We are excited to announce that Unverkalt have officially joined the Season of Mist family.

“We’ve found a home with a label that doesn’t just handle the heavy, the weird and the loud - it amplifies it. We're very stoked about working with a team that gets what we’re about and isn’t afraid of a little sonic destruction.


”Unverkalt always stood for real, raw, untamed art and never gave a damn about fitting into scenes or trends. We just wanted to create something honest - loud, heavy, broken and alive. And now we’ve found a place that welcomes that chaos with open arms.


”The next chapter of Unverkalt starts here. Expect more music, more shows and more beautifully controlled chaos. Stay tuned and brace yourselves - this ride's only getting louder.”

Lineup:

Dimitra Kalavrezou - Vocals

Themis Ioannou - Guitars, Keys

Eli Mavrychev - Guitars, Vocals

Joscha Hoyer - Bass

Christian Eggers - Drums

Emerging from Athens in 2017, UNVERKALT was born out of an instinctive urge to give form to grief, memory and emotional unrest.

Guitarist and composer Themis, along with vocalist Dimitra, set out to create something unfiltered, heavy, and honest — an intention that would later crystallize in their 2020 debut album L’Origine du Monde. With this release, Unverkalt established a presence within the European post-metal underground.

With raw, multifaceted vocals woven into post-metal and avant-garde textures, Unverkalt began to shape a sound that is slow-burning and emotionally charged. Influenced by European cinema, visual arts and the complexity of human experience, their music unfolds as an immersive narrative, balancing heaviness and delicacy, dissonance and beauty.

Their 2023 follow-up, A Lump of Death: A Chaos of Dead Lovers, garnered widespread critical acclaim, including a 9/10 review from Metal Hammer Greece, and marked a clear turning point in both tone and direction. Inspired by the cult atmosphere and violent crimes of the 1970s, the album explored the space between obsession and romantic decay. The sound became heavier, more immediate, with the band’s alternative influences now pushed to the surface with greater clarity and force.

Now rooted in Berlin, the current incarnation of Unverkalt -  Dimitra (vocals), Themis (guitars), Christian (drums), Eli (vocals/guitars), and Joscha (bass) converge to produce their most primal and emotionally charged creation to date.

What comes next is not a continuation, but a descent. Unverkalt’s cinematic and avant-garde impulses are now laced with shadowed intensity. Blackened textures swirl beneath the surface, rupturing into moments of raw force. Their sound is evolving into something darker, more primal, and wholly untethered — an experience that promises to be their most visceral and immersive yet.

Follow Unverkalt:

Official Website: https://unverkalt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unverkalt/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unverkalt/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unverkalt/

Bandcamp: https://unverkalt.bandcamp.com/music/

X: https://x.com/Unverkalt/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8Fv2aEhLNPjN4zFPoPFfg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/unverkalt/1524174404

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/55vU7DZVwI4ks0NpfKDAvK/

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/20499985

Last.fm: https://www.last.fm/music/Unverkalt

Levels Share Video for "Strange Things"

SharpTone Records welcomed Central Arkansas-based quartet Levels — Kolby Carignan [vocals], Jager Felice [guitar], Jacob Hubbard [bass], and Dalton Kennerly [drums] — to its global roster back in 2023. The band dropped  Pulse EP last year. Get it here.

Levels are back with their first taste of new music in a year in the form of the video for "Strange Things."

Watch it below

"'Strange Things' captures the chaos, irony, and dark humor of a world spiraling out of control," explains the band. "It's a raw reflection societal and personal collapse; blending apocalyptic imagery with a rebellious spirit and a grim sense of liberation. It's about facing the end with your eyes open, a drink in hand, and no apologies."


Raise a pint, then! The song's industrial crunch and thick and hefty grooves will push it to the top of any workout playlist! 

LEVELS are a cyber/industrial metal boy band from Arkansas known for fusing heavy music with elements of pop, electronic, and drum and bass. Since forming in 2016, they have independently amassed millions of streams, drawing influence from artists as diverse as Billie Eilish, The Prodigy, Static-X, and The Weeknd.

Following the success of their 2023 EP Pulse on SharpTone Records, which surpassed 1 million streams, LEVELS aren't adding to the noise; they're building something new, sharp, and unapologetically their own. Their sound fuses digital grit with raw emotion: Fark, distorted, and built to break through the static. LEVELS have built their rise on a fierce DIY ethic, steadily growing from small rooms to bigger stages, playing alongside bands such as Kittie, ERRA, Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada, and more. LEVELS are more than a band. Their ever evolving world is built from cinematic visuals, visceral performances, and immersive storytelling, standing out in a hyper-connected yet emotionally disconnected era. With each track, they seek to reignite authentic connection. As they continue to carve their path through the metal landscape, their mission remains clear: don’t bury emotion – embrace it, channel it, and turn it into something that makes you feel again.

BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of ALCATRAZZ for a New Studio Album to be Released in 2026

BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Alcatrazz, for a new studio album, their 7th, to be released in 2026. Alcatrazz is also working on another top secret studio project. The new album will build on the obvious strength of their recent three releases “Born Innocent” “V” and “Take No Prisoners”

Jimmy Waldo of Alcatrazz proposes the band perform at reopening of Alcatraz Prison, "U.S. President Donald Trump has recently made a claim that he wishes to “re-open” the high security prison, the legendary Alcatraz Island. Regardless of anyones thoughts on this, and make of it what you will … we really are the only logical choice… should this re-opening actually happen, we expect the invite from the Donald!. Alcatrazz would be the perfect and only band that should launch the “New Alcatraz Prison” as we have actually all spent time in cells in the joint (check out our video for “Island In The Sun”) climbed the famous prison tower, spent the whole day in every place on the rock … even inside the walls of the cells, where the famous escapes were attempted — so to play at the new opening celebration would be like coming home."

Members of Alcatrazz talk about signing with BraveWords Records,

Gary Shea: “Alcatrazz looks forward to merging forces with BraveWords Records, benefiting from the very impressive backgrounds of partners Tim Henderson, Michael Brandvold and Brian Adams. With their combined years of experience we will take on the Music Business and the Business of Music together. Let’s Rock!"

 

Jimmy Waldo: “It’s very exciting to be on BraveWords Records — great people that really get what Alcatrazz is all about, and are excited about taking the band to the next level. The combined background of the BraveWords brand already puts us at the forefront from Rock and Metal press, and the creative and innovative PR skills of Michael Brandvold gives this label an edge like no other… they are a one-stop shop for anything a band like us could ask for."

 

Joe Stump: "For multiple decades now BraveWords has always been my source for all things metal, dating back to when I used to buy their print mag at specialty record shops and news stands ... I'm thrilled to be working with their label and extremely excited for what's to come. As for the album: pay attention, we are ready to do some damage"

 

Giles Lavery: "To be singing for one of my favorite bands, and to also be close friends with these guys is something that might come along once in a lifetime… I now have that three-fold! as a member of Warlord, my recent work with Jack Starr on his new album and now with Alcatrazz! ...none of this I take for granted. My partners at BraveWords Records are also dear friends, so we have a great team all the way around. Lets just make a great record!"

About ALCATRAZZ:
Alcatrazz, formed in 1983 in Los Angeles, has been as well known for the legendary players and singers who have passed throughout the bands ranks as much as they have for their music.

 

Formed originally by the trio of Jimmy Waldo, Gary Shea (both fresh from late 70’s hitmakers New England and the short lived band Warrior featuring a pre-Kiss Vinnie Vincent) along with vocalist Graham Bonnet (himself with impressive credentials having been a then recent member of Rainbow and the Michael Schenker Group) the band set about completing the line up with drummer Jan Uvena (formerly of Alice Cooper) and a then very young Yngwie Malmsteen, a guitarist who had quickly made a name for himself upon arriving in the USA in the early 80s. The band issued their now classic debut “No Parole From Rock N Roll” album (1983) which was met with universal critical acclaim. Yngwie was soon to depart in favor of Steve Vai just in time for the bands second album “Disturbing The Peace” (1985).

 

The bands mission has always been a not necessarily stable line-up, but of an evolving union of established performers all forming a “supergroup” of sorts, one with perhaps more guitar fire-power than many, but definitely also with the songs to back it up.

 

Vocalist Doogie White (himself also formerly of Rainbow and Michael Schenker) served a successful two album stint with the band, while the “shred-lord” himself…the acclaimed Joe Stump (also a very established solo artist and a Berklee college professor) has now been the bands longest serving guitarist, with this year now making his 6th continuing year as a member of the band.

 

Longtime Graham Bonnet and Alcatrazz collaborator, producer, songwriter and vocalist Giles Lavery is now the man behind the microphone, having proved he was an inspired choice on two recent U.S. tours — having worked with the band in numerous other creative capacities since 2017 the band feel it was a logical move, but also one chosen on merit. Giles can be heard on the recent BraveWords Records release, Jack Starr's "Out Of The Darkness Part II" as well as his studio and live work with U.S. metal legends Warlord, a band who feature non-other than Mark Zonder on drums...himself a former member of the Graham Bonnet Band, Fates Warning, and worth noting here... as he is also currently leading the band A-Z who feature none other than Alcatrazz main man keyboardist Jimmy Waldo! confused yet? don't be, as all of this proves that there is a firm but perhaps overlooked consistency and lineage to what on the surface may seem like an ever evolving band personnel.

 

Indeed Jimmy Waldo continues to be the heart and soul of Alcatrazz… as aside from being the bands talented keyboardist, he has been the one who would, over the bands career find himself at the centre of all band affairs and decision making, from booking the band in the early days, working closely with the bands various record labels, to making sure other members, at the height of 1980s rock n roll decadence were present and accounted for when it came time to get the work done..."i think i even drove the tour bus once or twice back then" says Waldo... in fact it was Jimmy himself who personally selected Steve Vai out of a number of other contenders for the guitarist position in 1984 when Yngwie Malmsteen chose to move on to his own distinguished solo career.. "alot of people have come and gone over the years" says Jimmy... "It's kept it fresh and we are hardly the only band like that, we still have myself and Gary still holding down the frontline from that early era" Chris Impellitteri historically was one such player in line for the job, who may not have made it into the bands ranks back in 1984, but who in 2020 finally recorded with the band as a special guest on the successful “Born Innocent” album (co-produced by Giles and Jimmy).

 

Bassist Gary Shea, he who named the band and designed the bands logo no less… came up with the above-mentioned iconic album titles (lets also not forget “Live Sentence”) as noted above, has been flying the Alcatrazz flag with Jimmy for over 4 decades now and is looking forward to this next phase. Gary's recently published book "No Bass, No Party" is also an essential read for those wanting to delve deeper into the Alcatrazz story! 

Dopelord Sign to Season of Mist

Season of Mist is proud to welcome Dopelord!

Since budding out of Poland in 2010, Dopelord have cultivated their own heavily psychedelic strand of stoner metal. While they worship at the altar of the almighty riff, the band's discography is blessed with haunting choruses, catchy trancelike riffs and other signs of the occult.  

"You can be assured that everything on Songs for Satan is first-class stoner doom", The Sleeping Shaman exclaimed about their last album.

Dopelord are busy crafting full-length album number 6(66). When they're not lighting up the studio, the band are out rolling the road with their hazy magick ritual. With highly regarded appearances at festivals like Brutal Assault and tours with current and former Season of Mist labelmates Stoned Jesus and Saint Vitus, the smoke from their weed cult stretches over the world of metal like a dank, dark cloud.   

Come party with Dopelord as the band celebrates its 15th anniversary next month with a return to London's Desertfest and five shows across their home country. Later this year, they'll join  legendary tokers Orange Goblin for the English heavies final show in Finland.

"We are beyond excited to announce that we are joining Season of Mist!" Dopelord says. "We are honored to be working with a label that has such a rich history and supports so many amazing bands. Get ready for some heavy, psychedelic doom that will take you on a journey deep into your mind. See you on the road!"

Dopelord May 2025 15th Anniversary Dates
May 16 - Warszawa, PL @ Klub Mechnik w/ Sanity Control and Head of Cassandra
May 18 - London, UK @ Desertfest
May 22 - Katowice, PL @ Piaty Dom w/ Astral Nomad
May 23 - Poznan, PL @ Pod Minoga w/ Red Scalp
May 24 - Krakow, PL @ Alchemia w/ Sanity Control
May 25 - Wroclaw, PL @ Liverpool w/ Sanity Control

Dopelord with Orange Goblin
November 15 - Helsinki, Finland @  Ääniwalli

Dopelord is a Polish doom metal band formed in 2010 in Lublin. They've released five full-length albums: Magic Rites (2012), Black Arts, Riff Worship & Weed Cult (2014), Children of the Haze (2017), Sign of the Devil (2020) and Songs for Satan (2023). Their music is characterized by a heavy, psychedelic sound with clear stoner metal influences and lyrics that often refer to occultism, drugs and dark fantasy.

The band has gained international recognition for their energetic live shows, catchy riffs and haunting choruses. The band regularly tours in Poland and abroad. They've performed at many prestigious festivals, including Desertfest (London, Berlin and Antwerp), Metal Days Slovenia, Rockstadt Extreme, Brutal Assault, SWR Barroselas Metalfest, Tolminator, Helldorado Eindhoven and Mystic Festival. In 2019, they toured with doom legends Saint Vitus.

Booking information
Zoltan Jakab  (zoltan@doomstarbookings.com)


Follow Dopelord
Bandcamp: http://dopelord.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/dopelord/1069619036
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1B1b2jSXksHwmmorhmQ8AF
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dopelord666
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dopelord_666/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dopelord666

Follow Season Of Mist:
Online: http://www.season-of-mist.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/seasonofmistofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasonofmistofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeasonofMist

Frontiers Music Srl Announces Signing of Legendary Southern Rock Band LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, one of the most legendary and enduring bands in rock history. This partnership celebrates the band’s incredible legacy while looking ahead to exciting new projects.

As part of this exciting new collaboration, the Frontiers label will release 'Celebrating 50 Years - Live At The Ryman,' a live album and DVD capturing LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s historic 50th-anniversary concert at Nashville’s legendary venue in 2022. This special release holds profound significance as it features the final performance of founding member Gary Rossington.

The album showcases the band's unparalleled energy, their signature blend of blues rock and Southern hard rock swagger, and stands as both a heartfelt tribute to Rossington and a celebration of LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s lasting legacy in music history.

Johnny Van Zant expressed his enthusiasm about the signing and the upcoming release:

“50 years for LYNYRD SKYNYRD… WOW! We are so grateful to the devoted fans for their support throughout the years of transitions and losses. Last year we lost the great Mr. Gary Rossington. We unknowingly were able to capture his final performance with us. It’s bittersweet but what a special place to have had his final performance, the mothership of music - The Ryman Auditorium!

“It was a very special night with incredibly talented guests as we honored the iconic musicality of SKYNYRD. We are so grateful to the Ryman and to all of those who have worked so hard to make this project become a reality! This will forever be a keepsake in our hearts, and we are so happy to be able to share it with our Skynyrd Nation”, he continued.

“Few bands have left such a lasting impact on rock music as LYNYRD SKYNYRD," stated Serafino Perugino, President & CEO of Frontiers Label Group. “It is an honor to work with such an iconic name, and we can’t wait to bring fans something truly special.”

Doltyn Snedden

Tom Lipsky, Head of A&R of North America for Frontiers Label Group, added:

Gary Rossington touched the world with his songwriting and inspired us for decades onstage. It is an honour to bring the words and music of LYNYRD SKYNYRD to the fans via Gary’s final performance, surrounded by his LYNYRD SKYNYRD family as together they delivered an unforgettable concert experience at The Ryman!”

Ross Schilling, of Vector Management commented:

“We are excited to bring 50 Years of SKYNYRD to the fans. The Rossington family felt it was important to share Gary’s last performance with everyone. It was a special night with incredibly talented guest artists, honoring the iconic songs of SKYNYRD in the mother church of music, The Ryman Auditorium.”

With over 28 million records sold in the U.S. and a sound as iconic as the American culture it celebrates, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers LYNYRD SKYNYRD continue to inspire fans of all ages while embodying the very soul of Southern rock.

From their humble Jacksonville beginnings, through tragedy, reunion, and redemption, the band has earned its place on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time” – as well as a prominent spot in the hearts of generations.

In the wake of the 50th anniversary of their pioneering debut album '(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)' the band continues to tour, record, and delight their hundreds of millions of global fans with an eye on both the future and their rich history.

 

Originally formed in 1964 as My Backyard, the band evolved into LYNYRD SKYNYRD in 1968, with a lineup featuring Ronnie Van Zant (vocals), Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass), and Bob Burns (drums). Their 1973 debut album introduced the world to their unmistakable blend of blues, country, and hard rock. Hits like “Sweet Home Alabama” and the timeless “Free Bird” cemented their status as pioneers of the genre.

At the peak of their success, in 1977, a devastating plane crash claimed the lives of lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup vocalist Cassie Gaines, leaving the music world in shock. Despite the unimaginable loss, LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s legacy endured, and their music remained a beacon of Southern rock.

In 1987, the band reformed with Ronnie’s younger brother, Johnny Van Zant, taking the lead as lead vocalist. LYNYRD SKYNYRD continued to tour and record, with guitarist Rickey Medlocke returning to the fold in 1996. Throughout the years, the band remained a driving force in rock, honoring their roots while bringing their signature sound to new audiences.

Recognized as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, LYNYRD SKYNYRD was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and ranked No. 95 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.” With over 28 million records sold in the United States alone, their impact on music is undeniable.

Though founding member Gary Rossington’s passing in 2023 marked the end of an era, LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s influence remains stronger than ever. Their enduring music, spirit, and legacy will forever stand as a testament to the power of rock and roll.

Japanese Quintet coldrain Sign to Century Media Records

Freshly signed to Century Media Records, Japanese band coldrain are unleashing their newest work by the name “INCOMPLETE” - a song that captures the essence of feeling lost in a chaotic word. With this powerful and hopeful anthem, the quintet from Japan provides the perfect balance between heaviness and big rock sounds which will excite fans and new listeners alike. “INCOMPLETE” is coldrain’s first release since signing to Century Media Records.

About the single, coldrain shares:  

“When we draw closer to perfection, we lose something deeply human. Perhaps it is our incompleteness and the longing to be perfect that makes us truly human. We must never forget what it means to be human. We must never forget that we are not alone. We must never forget to care for one another. This is an anthem for the imperfect, the incomplete, the beautifully human.”.

About coldrain:

Formed in 2007 in Nagoya, Japan, and with a total of seven studio albums under their belt, coldrain is certainly not a new name in the scene. While releasing music in English, the quintet is known for blending melodic singing with heavy instrumentals and screaming, finding the perfect balance between genres. Through touring with international names such as Bullet for My Valentine and Papa Roach, coldrain has built an international audience over the years.

coldrain are:

Masato – Vocals 

Y.K.C - Guitar 

Sugi - Guitar 

RxYxO - Bass Guitar 

Katsuma - Drums

FLG Signs Italian Alternative Rock Duo PEAKS!

FLG, the newly launched imprint of Frontiers Label Group, is thrilled to announce the signing of Italian alternative rock duo PEAKS!.

Dedicated to championing innovative, guitar-driven music and pushing the boundaries of modern rock, FLG aims to foster a new generation of visionary artists.

The band comments:

“We’re really excited to sign with FLG! Being part of such an experienced label in the rock and alternative scene is an incredible opportunity for us as a band. FLG has a proven track record of working with incredible artists, and we’re thrilled to join their roster. We can’t wait to collaborate with a team that truly understands this kind of music and to share everything we’ve been working on with the world. This feels like the start of an exciting new chapter for PEAKS!

“I’m delighted to be working with Leo (Nicholas) again and joining forces with the FLG team to realise the full potential of PEAKS! new music. To have a label supporting and developing new rock artists is very refreshing to see, particularly a label with so much expertise to offer”, added Angus Blue, manager at Riverman Management.

 

Leo Nicholas, Head of A&R for FLG, stated:

“We're very excited to have PEAKS! join the FLG family. The guys are great songwriters and awesome performers. We look forward to contributing to this pivotal next phase in their career”.

PEAKS! is an exceptional alternative rock duo from Turin, Italy, who started their musical journey towards the end of 2020 with the jaw-dropping debut song ‚ “Blackout," which amassed over 2 million Spotify streams.

The band is intensely creative and has formed a very strong distinctive image through their visual output since the start: they shoot and create their own videos and content while collaborating with the renowned Italian graphic designer Giulia Lunge to realise and stay true to their vision.

From big fuzzy guitar riffs to catchy hooks, their musical influences draw from 70s rock to 90/2000s Electro Pop, as well as current bands such as The Score, Twenty One Pilots, Imagine Dragons, grandson, YUNGBLUD, Bishop Briggs, Welshly Arms, SAINT PHNX, and more.

PEAKS! debuted live at The Great Escape (2022) in Brighton, gaining huge acclaim that led to festival slots at 2000 Trees in the UK and supporting Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park in London, then Placebo in Mantova (Italy), their Italian debut in front of 10,000 people. They wrapped up 2022 by playing with Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes.

 

2023 saw PEAKS! returning to The Great Escape in Brighton, playing at the first Slam Dunk in Italy, followed by support slots with Dead Poets Society in Holland, and summer shows with Placebo in Italy and Switzerland. They played with Placebo again in 2024, as well as performing at the Storing Festival in the Netherlands.

Over the years, PEAKS! has received great support from DSPs, including placements on New Music Friday playlists across Europe on Spotify and Fresh Rock and New Rock playlists on Amazon Music.

 

The band has been featured on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Artists’ with Jack Saunders and on Kerrang! Radio, as well as earning strong airplay in the UK and across Europe. On TV, their music has been used on Love Island in the UK and on BBC’s Match of the Day, as well as on various US sync projects.

PC: Giulia Lungo

About Frontiers Label Group:

Founded in 1996 by Serafino Perugino in Napoli, Italy, Frontiers initially specialized in the distribution of indie Rock labels across the Italian market. The company, however, soon evolved into a leading global rock label, working with such important artists as Megadeth, Skunk Anansie, Van Zant, Def Leppard, Journey, Yes, Mr Big, Biohazard, Whitesnake,and ELO, while also signing and developing tomorrow’s artists.

Today, the expanded Frontiers Label Group owns and operates the imprints Frontiers Music Srl (Mainstream and Classic Rock), FLG Records (Alternative Music), and BLKIIBLK Records (Metal and Hard Rock) with global digital and physical distribution via The Orchard.

The company is headquartered in Italy, with additional executive staff in London, NY, Boston, Raleigh, and Nashville. Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob and Averill LLP provides legal representation in the US, with international legal representation under the direction of Dario De Cicco.