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.

DISEMBODIED TYRANT JOINS NUCLEAR BLAST

Nuclear Blast Records is proud to welcome Missouri’s burgeoning extreme metal wrecking crew DISEMBODIED TYRANT to the label’s thriving roster. With one of the most distinct new sounds in heavy music, the volatile four-piece have already amassed a global cult following with their intense amalgam of blackened deathcore and progressive symphonic metal.

In the span of only a few short years, DISEMBODIED TYRANT has released a handful of singles and an EP that have garnered millions of streams, while performing a mind-blowing set at New England Metal & Hardcore Festival and North American tour with FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and SHADOW OF INTENTthat have sparked a firestorm of anticipation for what’s next for the band.

Commenting on the signing to Nuclear Blast, founding songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Blake Mullens says:

It’s an honor to be joining the Nuclear Blast roster, alongside some of my all time favorite bands/artists. Disembodied Tyrant has only ever been supported by myself internally, and to now have an entire team behind us is a dream come true, I’m very eager for what the future holds!

Nuclear Blast America’s label manager and head of A&R, Tommy Jones adds:

I’ve never signed an artist that never played a show live, until Disembodied Tyrant. I just felt so solid on their music and their team, that I rolled the dice. I saw the band’s 8th show ever at New England Metal and Hardcore Fest while they were supporting Fleshgod Apocalypse. After the performance, I hugged Blake and said in his ear ‘thank you for confirming my decision’.

The world is not ready for the insanity of Disembodied Tyrant, but you don’t have a choice. It’s about to get disgusting.”

Along with the signing announcement, comes the brand new single ‘8.6 BLACKOUT’; an unrelenting track of raging chaos.

Mullens says of the song:

This song was one of those rarities where the vision stayed consistent throughout the entire process, it became exactly what I imaged it would from day one. This is a huge pivot thematically from the previous material, coupled with the video I think it’s quite the statement.

Stream ‘8.6 BLACKOUT’: https://disembodied-tyrant.bfan.link/86blackout

Fans can catch DISEMBODIED TYRANT on their North American tour with CHELSEA GRIN, SHADOW OF INTENT and SIGNS OF THE SWARM this spring.

DISMBODIED TYRANT Tour Dates:

Mar 21 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Mar 22 - San Diego, CA - SOMA

Mar 23 - Santa Ana, CA - Observatory

Mar 24 - Las Vegas, NV - Area 15

Mar 26 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater

Mar 27 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater

Mar 28 - Lubbock, TX - The Garden

Mar 29 - Fort Worth, TX - The Rail Club

Mar 30 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

Apr 1 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage

Apr 2 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground

Apr 3 - Virginia Beach, VA - Peabody’s

Apr 4 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club

Apr 5 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

Apr 6 - Millvale, PA - Mr. Smalls

Apr 8 - Montreal, QC - Beanfield Theater

Apr 9 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall

Apr 10 - Syracuse, NY - The Song and Dance

Apr 11 - Worcester, MA - Palladium

Apr 12 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza

Apr 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Brooklyn Bowl

Apr 15 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theater

Apr 16 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues

Apr 18 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater

Apr 19 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot

About DISEMBODIED TYRANT:

Disembodied Tyrant merges symphonic grandeur with crushing deathcore to create a cinematic, immersive experience. An unrelenting blend of brutality and orchestral depth, layered with apocalyptic imagery and themes of corruption, reckoning, and self-deification. With thunderous riffs, haunting melodies, and thought-provoking lyricism, Disembodied Tyrant is a force of pure, calculated chaos. 

 

Disembodied Tyrant is: 

Blake Mullens - Guitar / Vocals 

Dominic Petrocelli – Guitar / Backing Vocals  

Lucas Koughan - Bass  

Kevin Alexander - Drums 

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Groundbreaking Genre Smashers Ho99o9 Partner With Last Gang Records

Hip hop/punk/metal duo Ho99o9 has signed a global partnership with MNRK Music Group’s Last Gang Records. The inimitable group, consisting of theOGM and Yeti Bones, will release new music in Spring 2025.

Chris Moncada, MNRK's COO, says, “There is no group on earth like Ho99o9.  Their unique mix of style, melody, chaos, and danger make them a bonafide musical unicorn, and I am beyond excited to welcome them to Last Gang.  We are all humbled for the opportunity to play a part in bringing them to the next level.”

Ho99o9 offers, “We’re incredibly excited to partner Ho99o9 & 999 Deathkult with Last Gang as we embark on this next chapter of our journey and growth. It’s rare and inspiring to have found a partner who not only supports but embraces our art in its many manifestations. Their passion for authentic artistry and forward-thinking vision align perfectly with what we stand for. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been creating with the world.”

Ho99o9 just released a COLORS session a few weeks ago in advance of the release of new music. Watch that HERE.

Ho99o9 is currently working on new music, which will be released this year.

About Ho99o9
Ho99o9 (pronounced Horror) is a sonic wrecking ball—fusing digital hardcore, punk, and trap-infused grime with industrial, metal, and noise. Raw. Unrelenting. Uncompromising.

Breaking out of the New Jersey underground in 2012, Ho99o9 made its mark with a now-legendary guerrilla performance at Brooklyn’s AfroPunk Festival. By 2014, they had relocated to Los Angeles, becoming a disruptive force in the city’s underground scene. The New York Timescalled them “An All-Out Barrage,” while Kerrang! crowned them “one of the most unique and sonically threatening bands in the world today.”

Their global tour history reads like a warpath, sharing stages with icons across every genre—Korn, The Prodigy, Slipknot, Cypress Hill, Rob Zombie, Ministry, Denzel Curry, Ghostface Killah, Lil Uzi Vert, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Whether tearing through the chaos of Berghain and Boiler Room or storming the Museum of Contemporary Art, from Hellfest’s circle pits to the polished stage of Rolling Loud, Ho99o9 refuses to be boxed in.

Their genre-bending, culture-clashing sound has attracted a who’s who of collaborators—Corey Taylor of Slipknot, The Prodigy, JPEGMAFIA, Bun B, Ghostemane, clipping., HEALTH, 3TEETH, Pink Siifu, N8NOFACE, and more. Even Jack Black and Eric Andre have been pulled into the Ho99o9 universe.

With a deep and ever-evolving catalog, Ho99o9 has built a legacy of sonic chaos. Their early EPs—Mutant Freax (2014) and Horrors of 1999 (2015)—laid the groundwork for their explosive blend of punk, rap, and noise. Their debut full-length, United States of Horror (2017), was a dystopian manifesto, merging raw political energy with industrial-laced punk and hip-hop. They followed up with Cyber Cop [Unauthorized MP3.] (2018), a cyberpunk-infused mixtape that pushed their sound into glitchy, distorted new territory.

In 2022, they unleashed SKIN, delivering their most refined yet unrelenting project to date—melding hardcore, metal, and rap with unfiltered aggression. Alongside their albums, Ho99o9 has dropped a string of blistering standalone singles and collaborations, further cementing their place at the intersection of multiple sonic movements.

Ho99o9 isn’t just making music; they’re reshaping the edges of sound and culture. 

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Stray From the Path Drop Video for New Single "Kubrick Stare" — WATCH // Band Signs to SharpTone

STRAY FROM THE PATH Drew Dijorio, vocals; Tom Williams, guitar; Anthony Altamura, bass; and Craig Reynolds, drums — have fired off the video for the ferocious new single "Kubrick Stare."

Watch it below

In conjunction with the new song and visual, the band is pleased to announce that it has signed with SharpTone Records.

For "Kubrick Stare," Stray From the Path returned to the studio with longtime producer and frequent collaborator Will Putney [Body Count, Knocked Loose, Vein.fm]. They tapped into a groove almost immediately. Backed by a jarring beat, a stomping guitar riff punctuated by eerie squeals sets the tone for the track. It gives way to a vitriolic verse from Dijorio who wonders: "How much can we fucking bare?" Finally, the hard-hitting hook takes hold: "Oh you traumatized, just walk it off?"

About the track, which is somewhat of a commentary on our digitally driven society, Williams states, "It felt like we were capturing lightning in a bottle. We built the song around those scary chords. Every day, people on the Internet see the craziest things they've ever seen in their lives. Sometimes, it's hard to feel seriously about these atrocities because we see them all day. You're so numb to it that you're just staring blankly."

He continues "It's unfortunately become normal, and it's driving us crazy. Hence, the 'Kubrick Stare' reference — which was a tactic Stanley Kubrick used to show a character losing his mind. We're locked into our phones, and we probably look like Jack looking out of the window in The Shining."

Expect even more from Stray From the Path in 2025.

But for now, it's all about that "Kubrick Stare."

The band will hit the road later this month for a European tour supporting Spiritbox. All dates are here.

Since the turn of the century, the New York quartet has infused hardcore with metallic precision, hip-hop attitude, punk spirit, and unapologetic politically-charged songwriting unafraid to point out injustice. As such, they've engendered obsession among a diehard fanbase, selling out shows worldwide.  In 2025, an unbreakable creative and personal bond continues to drive the band as they prepare more music for release.

Close Enemies with Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith Sign to TKO (The Kirby Organization) Booking Agency ​    

Close Enemies, a powerhouse band featuring legendary musicians Tom Hamilton, multiple Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith, is joined by legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys and Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11, as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, proudly announce their signing with TKO (The Kirby Organization) booking agency. 

 

This marks a significant milestone as the band sets its sights on bringing their music to audiences worldwide.

 

The band released their debut single, "Sound Of A Train," on January 17, 2025, garnering overwhelming praise from both fans and the press. They recently wrapped up a successful string of tour dates, met with enthusiastic crowds and glowing reviews. Be on the lookout for their new single "Inside Out" that drops on February 28th via TLG|ROCK.

 

Tom Hamilton (Bass): "Looking forward to TKO helping get our band out in front of the fans."


Trace Foster (Guitar): "With TKO in our corner were now ready to take on the world. Jim Lenz and all at TKO are top notch and we're in great hands."

 

Chasen Hampton (Vocals): "From the start, Close Enemies has focused on making great music, and it continues to bring the right people into our corner. We’re thrilled to team up with TKO Booking and can’t wait to hit the road again, keeping rock and roll alive and strong into the future."

 

Jim Lenz of TKO: “I’m honored to be working with this group of veteran musicians who have a catalog of great music and are putting out great new music!   Our team at The Kirby Organization are looking forward to helping CLOSE ENEMIES make close friends and fans on the road this year!”

 

With TKO’s expertise and the band's undeniable talent, Close Enemies is set to make a powerful impact on the rock scene in 2025 and beyond.

About TKO:

TKO is one of the music industry’s premier boutique booking agencies. Boasting a diverse roster of more than 200 artists, the agency is home to some of the biggest names and best emerging talent in music, including acts in rock, metal, and alternative. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and London, TKO has a worldwide reputation for identifying and developing talent, working hands-on with artists, management and labels, and carving career paths that are unique to the individual.

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Mexico's Jet Jaguar Signs With Steamhammer/SPV Records + Announce New Album "Severance" Due Out This Fall

Aficionados consider JET JAGUAR to be one of Mexico's hottest contemporary metal acts, ready to take Europe and the rest of the world by storm. Following their furioso performance at the 2024 Wacken Open Air and their acclaimed European tour alongside Anvil, the four-piece have recently enlisted with Hanover-based imprint Steamhammer/SPV. Their latest album Severance is scheduled for release in autumn 2025.

Even before the arrival of their 2020 debut album Endless Nights, JET JAGUAR had performed countless concerts and lots of important festival appearances. In 2017, the band played Wacken Open Air for the first time, emerging as winners of the Metal Battle. The band furthers their pedigree seven years returning to the iconic festival stage and joining Anvil’s 2024 European tour. For lead guitarist Ariyuki Arce, these shows were "one of the best experiences JET JAGUAR have ever had. Sharing the stage with metal legends is always a huge honor."

L-R: Bori (Bass), Ariyuki (Lead Guitar), Björn von Oettingen (Head of Promotion Steamhammer), Olly Hahn (Label Manager Steamhammer), Raiden (Voice/Guitar), Jimmy (Drums)

Drummer/band founder Jimmy Lozano on the upcoming album and the band’s contract with SPV/Steamhammer:

Severance is the culmination of years of work. During the pandemic, everyone was going through some dark and somewhat depressing times, so we ended up with heavier and more aggressive songs than on our previous album. For us, signing with SPV/Steamhammer is an incredible milestone. Having the honour of partnering with one of the biggest and longest-running labels in Germany motivates us to work even harder for our extremely supportive fans. We can’t wait to get started on this amazing collaboration!”

Label manager Olly Hahn is also looking forward to the upcoming collaboration:

"When I saw the band supporting Anvil in Hannover last year, I definitely had to sign them. The club was small and sticky but the band played as if there were 1,000 people in the room. This is what heavy metal is all about and JET JAGUAR are like a breath of fresh air in this genre!"

JET JAGUAR ARE:
Bori — Bass 
Ariyuki — Lead Guitar
Raiden — Vocals/Guitar 
Jimmy — Drums

FLG Signs Acclaimed Alternative Rock Duo GREYWIND

FLG, the newly launched imprint of Frontiers Label Group, is thrilled to announce the signing of GREYWIND, the dynamic brother-sister duo from Killarney, Ireland. 

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

With GREYWIND’s ability to transform deeply personal experiences into anthemic and emotionally charged music, this partnership marks an exciting new chapter for both the band and the label.

GREYWIND commented:

“We’re so excited to sign with FLG for this next phase of our career. Working with a team that has the same ambition and creative vision as us is something we’re so looking forward to and we can’t wait to invite our fans back into our world for this new era of GREYWIND.”

“It’s exciting to see a label with such an extended history in promoting guitar-driven music embark on a forward-facing journey to invest in a new generation of international artists and visionaries. I look forward to working with their team across multiple territories in our shared mission to continue exploring the connective power of timeless music”, stated Casey Cavaliere, Manager at Lesser Matters.

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

“We're thrilled to welcome GREYWIND to the FLG family. Their ability to channel raw emotion into anthemic, evocative tracks is nothing short of extraordinary. At FLG, we’re passionate about championing artists who push boundaries, and GREYWIND embodies that ethos perfectly. We’re confident this is just the start of an incredible chapter for the band and FLG.

Growing up in the beautifully remote corner of Killarney, Ireland as the children of a classically trained singer and a father that spent his time cleaning gravestones, the brother-sister duo of Steph and Paul O’Sullivan seemed to be almost eerily qualified to start an alternative emo project. 

The formative years of their band GREYWIND saw the two grappling with the juxtaposition of some remarkable career highs and some traumatic personal lows. After the loss of a close family member to suicide, the two began exploring songwriting in an attempt to cope with their feelings of loneliness. 

After quietly posting their first demo to SoundCloud, GREYWIND immediately captured the attention of numerous labels, press outlets, and radio personalities. Early on, the band received heroic praise for their live sets at festivals like Reading and Leeds and Download. Even radio DJ Zane Lowe (BBC, Apple Music) referred to GREYWIND as “A moment you won’t forget if you’re a fan of rock music.” 

In 2017, the band released their debut LP 'Afterthoughts', which landed on the Official UK Rock Charts and ultimately produced multiple viral hits including the album's title track as well as the song “In Autumn” which quickly reached over 14 million views and catapulted the band onto the international stage. 

In 2023, the band headed back into the studio with producers Sam Guaiana (Neck Deep, Silverstein) and Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years). The result was their heavily anticipated follow-up EP titled 'Antidote', which featured the singles "Swing and Sway", "Antidote", and "Here’s Your Deathwish" - the latter of which also gained instant viral traction across Instagram and TikTok leading up to the band's official US tour debut in April of 2024. The songs were praised by press and fans alike, grabbing a multitude of editorial playlist features and putting the band into heavy rotation on SiriusXM’s, BBC Radio 1, and more.

EVERLIT Signs with Chirp Entertainment and Drops New Single "Game Over" Featuring Famous Last Words ​   

Hard rock band EVERLIT announced their signing with Chirp Entertainment. To mark this exciting new partnership, the band has unleashed their new single, "Game Over," featuring JT Tollas of Famous Last Words.

 

"We’re thrilled to finally share 'Game Over' with our fans! JT Tollas of Famous Last Words brought an incredible energy to the track, taking it to a whole new level," said EVERLIT in a statement. "The song dives into the power dynamics and ego games we all face, but ultimately, it’s about learning to let go."

 

In celebration of the release the band premiered the official music video on New Noise Magazine yesterday.

 

The single is now available for streaming on all major platforms!

 

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WATCH "Game Over" Below:

Everlit is a hard rock, nu metal band from Philadelphia, PA.  Everlit has become synonymous with energy, emotion, and raw power. They released their impactful debut EP, Renovate, in June 2015. Featuring the breakout single 'Break Away', the EP marked the band’s entrance into the rock world. The single gained enormous traction, becoming the most added track on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Indicator chart and rising to an impressive #35, cementing Everlit's position as a band to watch.

 

The music industry took notice, with outlets like Loudwire, AXS, National Rock Review, Shout It Loud Reviews, and Examiner.com praising the band’s sound.

 

The band has performed and toured with some of the most iconic names in rock, including Avenged Sevenfold, In This Moment, and Fuel. They've also shared stages with celebrated acts such as Taproot, American Head Charge, Boy Hits Car, Otherwise, Burn Halo, Black Tide, Fight The Fade, and more. 

 

Everlit has consistently pushed boundaries, working closely with esteemed producer Taylor Larson on all their material. They further expanded their sound by teaming up with Spencer Sotelo of Periphery, who contributed as a vocal producer and guest vocalist on their gripping track, “American Psycho.” 

 

2025 marks an exciting new chapter for Everlit, as they join the Chirp Entertainment artist roster. The year kicks off with the release of their highly anticipated single, 'Game Over', on January 31st. The track features guest vocals from JT Tollas of Famous Last Words, adding even more depth to their upcoming work. With fans eagerly awaiting more music, 2025 promises to be a year of growth, evolution, and unforgettable releases for Everlit.

 

Blending their relentless drive, unmistakable sound, and a knack for powerful storytelling, Everlit continues to carve out their unique place in the world of modern rock.

 

EVERLIT:

Ryan Panfil - Vocals

Jordan Panfil - Guitar

Fidelity - Drums

Kyle Wegman - Bass

Poison the Well Return + Drop First New Song in 15 Years With "Trembling Level" Video

 POISON THE WELL released the definitive album The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation in December 1999 and it went on to become a benchmark of the genre that has inspired a generation of bands. The album was chosen as one of the "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today" by Brooklyn Vegan; as one of the "21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Kerrang!; as one of the "25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Loudwire; and as one of the "Top 60 Best Hard Rock Albums of All Time" by Revolver. Its influence is indisputable.

But the band is not content to rest on the laurels of its past achievements, as mighty as those achievements are.

Instead, PTW are looking forward in 2025 by releasing their first new song in 15 years with "Trembling Level."

Watch the video below.

 "Trembling Level" finds Poison the Well in top form. Harmonics pierce the armor of a thick riff, and a guttural groove tosses and turns beneath Jeff Moreira's hard-hitting screams. The barrage subsides on an arresting bridge anchored by a dramatic drumroll. A final melodic warning, "Don't you let the silhouettes lead you to the ocean floor," gives way to one last pit-splitting breakdown.

"For me, I was trying to figure how to effectively incorporate elements from our whole discography into one song," guitarist Ryan Primack reveals. "We ended up with this, and it has a little bit of everything we've done throughout the course of our existence."

"Lyrically, it's about tackling a fear," says Moreira. "I tend to write based on personal experience. You're approaching something you're scared to do, going through it, and realizing the hardest parts are actually the ones you should be looking towards because those will lead you to success.” 

In other Poison the Well News, the band has signed with SharpTone Records. More new music is expected, so stay tuned. The band also fortifies its ranks by officially welcoming bassist Noah Harmon and guitarist Vadim Taver into the fold. Both musicians have played with the group for
years. Now, they round out the lineup.

Last year, PTW announced a massive 25th anniversary tour celebrating The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation this spring.

PTW will be playing the beloved album in full every night, making it show not to be missed.

Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist will serve as support. New dates have been added in Mesa, Arizona and Lawrence, Kansas. 

All dates are below and in the graphic. Get tickets here.

"For me, The Opposite of December... represents everything I absorbed as a teenager: the shows, the music, the raw energy of hardcore and punk. I never imagined that record would still resonate 25 years later. Seeing people continue to connect with it inspires me every day, and I'm so grateful for the opportunities this band has given me," says singer Jeff Moreira. "This upcoming tour is so much more than just a series of shows. It's a celebration of that record, its impact, and the journey we've shared together. We've worked hard to make it special in every way — from the lineup, featuring Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist, to the merch, the setlist, and the production. It's all about honoring The Opposite of December... and the listeners who've supported us through the years."

He finishes, "For this to be our first tour in 15 years feels unreal. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone in April. Open the door for your friend."

 POISON THE WELL ON TOUR:
WITH GLASSJAW, BETTER LOVERS, + TEENAGE WRIST:

4/3 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater*
4/4 — Los Angeles, CA — The Palladium 
4/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Warfield
4/7 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater*
4/9 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo*
4/11 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot*
4/12 — Denver, CO — The Summit*
4/13 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall*
4/15 — Dallas, TX — The Factory
4/16 — Austin, TX — Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater
4/18 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern
4/19 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham* 
4/21 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl*
4/22 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
4/23 — Detroit, MI —  Royal Oak Music Theatre
4/25 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
4/26 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
4/27 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
4/29 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall*+
*NO GLASSJAW
+NO TEENAGE WRIST

BraveWords Records Announces the Signing of ASKA for the Digital Release of "Knight Strike" in 2025

BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of ASKA for digital release of "Knight Strike", to be released in 2025. ASKA - a veritable institution now in the world of underground metal - seek to continue their ascent and repave the paths and roadways that were suddenly halted during the worldwide pandemic. By all accounts, their new record, "Knight Strike", is poised to be the group's absolute finest moment.

 

George Call, Lead Vocals & Guitar in ASKA, talks about signing with BraveWords Records, "In ASKA we've long embraced the spirit of the underground and taken a very hands on approach to writing, recording and releasing our music. Like over-protective fathers with their young children, we've always been quite picky about whose hands we let our creations fall into. We vet the would-be surrogate caregivers; learn about them, look them over, get to know them and then gently pass our handiwork over to they, who in this case, are in a great position to help us get it to metal audiences around the world. This is why today, the band and I are pleased to announce that we have signed a deal with BraveWords Records that will help garner more exposure and attention for our latest, "Knight Strike" record. We know we have a world class record on our hands and undoubtedly, we feel that we'd like more people to discover it. This is why a partnership with BraveWords Records at this juncture makes a lot of sense to us. We look forward to a bright future in partnership with the label and deeply thank all of you that have stood by us so faithfully for so long.".

 

Giles Lavery BraveWords Records A&R on signing ASKA, "ASKA has for several decades now been releasing albums that can stand proudly next to some of the finest music Heavy Metal has to offer. I encourage any fan of this genre who hasn't already to go ahead and discover for themselves records such as "Avenger", "Absolute Power" or "Fire Eater". ASKA has now done it again with their latest album "Knight Strike". We here at BraveWords Records are excited to bring ASKA and this fine album to the label’s roster."
 

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About ASKA:
ASKA, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-based, long-running heavy metal band has, as the title they gave their 3rd international tour can attest, "been there, done that". And how! In 1992, just a short year after the release of the group's self-titled debut album, they began touring the world performing at military bases, embassies and satellite installations around the globe for the U.S. Dept. of Defense/USO entertainment services. For nine years the group maintained a steady course, playing for U.S & foreign military troops in well over 56 countries and territories globally before turning their focus to the civilian world. There, they promptly played festivals around America and Europe and furthered their exposure in no small way. From inception to present, ASKA released seven full length albums on both national and international labels. 

 

During the process, ASKA's triple-threat frontman/vocalist/guitarist, George Call, came to the attention of cult, US underground metal pioneers, Omen, where he was promptly recruited to take over the lead vocalist slot for three years while still maintaining his role in ASKA. When that association dissolved, George was immediately snatched up by former Atlantic Records/Metal Blade, Midwestern, MTV veterans, Banshee, where he's been front and center on the band's two newest top notch releases. While helming both bands after a fateful meeting at a festival performance with ASKA in Germany, Call, was further enlisted to join U.K. legendary, cult NWOBHM band, Cloven Hoof, where he proceeded to record and release three critically acclaimed, fan-favorite albums. ASKA drummer Danny White joined George on two of these endeavors while the band's long-serving bassist/vocalist, Keith Knight, engineered and recorded a high percentage of George's extra-curricular activity at his Knight Recording Studios, keeping the three working together even when it was outside of the band. 
 
About BraveWords Records:
BraveWords Records has released albums by Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr and future releases from Lillian Axe, Crimson Glory and ASKA.


There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.

With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.

For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!
 
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THE HUNNA Officially Sign With FLG, The Newly Launched Imprint of Frontiers Label Group

FLG, the newly launched imprint of Frontiers Label Group, is excited to announce its signing of THE HUNNA, the powerhouse alternative rock trio from Watford, Hertfordshire. With over 750 million streams across their discography, sold-out tours around the globe, and a decade-long career filled with successful albums and high-profile collaborations, THE HUNNA has solidified their reputation as one of the most dynamic forces in modern rock.

Known for their explosive live performances and raw authenticity, THE HUNNA first made waves in 2015 with breakout tracks "Bonfire" and "She’s Casual". Their debut album, '100', reached #12 on the Official UK Album Chart and became a streaming sensation, amassing over 250 million streams to date. Subsequent albums, including 'Dare' (2018) and 'I’d Rather Die Than Let You In' (2020), continued to build their strong reputation, featuring collaborations with icons such as Travis Barker (Blink-182) and Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy).

THE HUNNA shared their excitement about joining FLG:

“After navigating many ups and downs with representation in our career and carefully evaluating our next steps, we feel confident we’ve found the right home with FLG. Their belief in what this band has built and their shared drive to take it even further makes us incredibly excited for this next chapter.”

Leo Nicholas, Head of A&R at FLG, expressed his enthusiasm:

“We’re beyond thrilled to welcome THE HUNNA to the FLG family. Their raw energy, powerful songwriting, and deep connection with their fans align perfectly with our vision. We can’t wait to help propel their sound to even greater heights and continue to build on their incredible legacy.”

In 2024, THE HUNNA embraced independence by stepping away from traditional management and label structures. That year proved to be a career highlight, featuring a main stage debut at Download Festival, sold-out UK tours, and a standout Wembley Arenaperformance supporting Palaye Royale.

As they gear up for new music and tours in 2025, THE HUNNA’s partnership with FLG marks the beginning of an exciting new era, ensuring their signature energy and anthemic sound will continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

📸: Michael Francis

Psycho-Frame Sign With SharpTone, Band Shares "FEED" Double Single Feat. "NO REVIVES" + "FEED"

SharpTone is pleased to announce it has signed PSYCHO-FRAME to its roster.

Today, the band has shared the FEED double single, featuring the songs "NO REVIVES" + "BREATHING NAPALM." Watch and listen here

 

"'NO REVIVES' is a high-paced track containing all of the elements that have defined PSYCHO-FRAME thus far, sonically consisting of innate technicality and crushing heaviness," the band says. "The song focuses lyrically on destroying narcissistic thought patterns and eliminating an ego that would convince someone they are above others."

Viscerally technical, crushingly heavy, PSYCHO-FRAME are a band comprised of several veterans of metal's various subgenres with a purpose of creating aggressive and immolating music. Emerging onto the scene with debut single "24 Hours Left" in April of 2023, Psycho-Frame referred to themselves as the last deathcore band — a legacy they continue to uphold with the release of two highly acclaimed EPs, Remote God Seeker in May 2023 and Automatic Death Protocol in December 2023. Vocalist Michael Sugars is also formerly of the band Vatican.

Since then, the band have hit the road, touring alongside Balmora (Ephyra), Dying Fetus (Relapse Records), SPITE (Rise Records), and more, refusing to limit their exposure and influence to the realm of contemporary deathcore. In a short period of time, Psycho-Frame has solidified their place in the underground music community. Combining consistent intensity with a captivating live performance and an aesthetic that pulls from retro sci-fi, horror and anime to complement the chaos of their sound, the band will settle for nothing less than total domination.

PSYCHO-FRAME ARE:
Michael Sugars — Vocals
Hunter Young — Guitar + Vocals
Aiden 'Dave' Bessent — Guitar 
Jordan Crain — Guitar
Colter Cuthbertson — Vocals
Leo McClain — Drums

God Complex Sign With SharpTone Records + Share Video For New Single "Salt and Ash"

Beloved UK metal band GOD COMPLEX have returned with their vicious new single "Salt and Ash" and announced their signing to SharpTone Records.

On signing to their new label, the band comment:
"We’re thrilled to be working with SharpTone on this release. We have longstanding friendships with other bands on the label and have always been impressed with their vision and the support they’ve extended to our peers. We’re humbled to be part of such an amazing roster of artists and elated to start this new chapter for the band."

On their new single, the band continue:
"Salt and Ash begins with a reprise of the melody from Worthy Host that closed the album. We wanted to show that in one sense we’re picking up exactly where we left off and to tie the new songs to what came before. It was important that we respect our previous body of work but demonstrate that we’re not content to rest on our laurels and retread old ground, which is why the song immediately veers into absolute chaos. The title Salt and Ash evokes a terminus, the emptiness left behind when everything has been destroyed."

Watch the video below.

GOD COMPLEX is:
Danny Skarratts — Guitars
Harry Rule — Vocals
James Lyon — Drums
Kyle Holt — Guitars
Luke Lomas — Guitars
Sam Morris — Bass