First single “Obsession” off upcoming album by WICKED will be unleashed today on all digital streaming services, accompanied by a live visualizer!

"October 31st, marks the end of the harvest! The boys in WICKED are bringing an offering when the veil is at its thinnest! Now you can't put it down. It ignites your nerves, setting fire to your veins, and all you know is you want more. Are you in love or is this something else? Fixation, fascination and lust. Rock N Roll like you've never heard it before! There's a new full length album from WICKED on the horizon and you just may become obsessed after the first single drops this Halloween. Be aware; Obsession by WICKED will be unleashed today on all digital streaming services, accompanied by a live visualizer! You've been warned! Your latest Obsession will be WICKED!"

"We've been really busy in the studio over the last year digging deep into a song writing chapter that has continued to evolve from our previous albums. With each album we feel a growth and evolution that seems to follow us through our lives. As we leave the "Sunburn" album in the rear view and all its reflection of our extreme lifestyle and ups and downs as we started this band, we now look forward to a song writing chapter of where we are going! We can't wait for you to hear our upcoming album release, but for now we hope you find yourself obsessed over our first single and all of its fresh, exciting nuances!" - Danny

"When we first sat down to write Obsession, we were fueled by so many exciting experiences in our lives touring and meeting some of the most interesting characters in Rock N Roll. It was clear our lives had been consumed and fixated on being rockstars and we wouldn't have it any other way. There's something romantic, dark and sexual about that kind of devotion in an ethereal way. Which isn't surprising that this track is dripping with that kind of lyricism and influence." - Scotty V

"It was so liberating to dive head first into this track and allow it to call on so many different influences. Melodic rock with a metal edge, just take a listen to that break down in the bridge! It's already a fan favorite part for those who've caught sneak peaks at our recent shows!" - Gunnar

"Becoming obsessed with something can be such an experience, sometimes for the best and sometimes for the worst. Once it starts, it's almost impossible to take hold of and reel in. We wanted to put all of that into this song and really take the listener to where we've found ourselves. Like a runaway train ablaze, this song will bring the heavy, melodic power you've been looking for when you just need to Rock The F*#K Out!" - Chad Michael

"Obsession" opens the floodgates of upcoming releases and music videos for WICKED's latest upcoming album due early 2026! Let the song rip as you Rock this Halloween and let yourself become obsessed with the magic of straight ahead High Energy Rock N Roll in 2025! The band will be celebrating the release of the new single “Obsession” with a special release show on November 7th at Record Archive in Rochester NY. First 50 people will get a limited signed Obsession poster! 

Music Video: https://youtu.be/Yq9_cyMxRp0

Presave: http://lnk.to/wickedobsession

www.wickedrocknrollofficial.com

NIGHT TERROR'S FIRST SINGLE AND VIDEO “REMEDY IS IN THE POISON” IS OUT ON OCTOBER 31ST THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT

Meet NIGHT TERROR…the supergroup rising from the newly energized ashes of Seven Witches, and the brainchild of acclaimed guitarist, Jack Frost. Frost, who besides being the face of Seven Witches, is best known for playing & touring with national acts such as Aldo Nova, Savatage, Joey Belladonna, Lizzy Borden and many others, put together this monster all-star band of who’s who in metal today. The line-up consists of vocal legend Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys & Watchtower, drum icon Karl Wilcox of Diamond Head, TANK & Brothers In Arms, bassist extraordinaire, Dennis Hayes of Iced Earth & Seven Witches, and also esteemed special guest on keys, Eric Ragno of Londen.

Night Terror’s debut album Return Of The Witches will bring you back to the era of the famed Seven Witches, Passage To The Other Side record, with its screaming Halford-like vocals & riffs of pure, unapologetic metal at its finest. That combined with killer thunderous drums and sick bass runs, will take you on a journey to those past days of the early 80’s, and the rise of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Frost’s mission in putting together this newest project with some of the industry’s most quintessential players, was not to reinvent the wheel…but rather to resurrect it. As he states, “Night Terror is very special to me. Up from the ashes of Seven Witches. I wanted to do more in that power metal vein. And having the opportunity to work with Jason was a magical moment. He’s one of the greatest voices of that classic NWOBHM. And my boys Dennis and Karl just brought it. This EP is true classic Metal. Horns Up!"

Watch “Remedy Is In The Poison” Video Below.

McMaster continues, "This collection of tunes was an honor to put together with these guys. Jack's guitar playing is taking my brain, and my guts to places in my subconscious.  These places are where I float around and create melodies and topics for lyrics. I feel we are keeping a style of breathing. If you like Dio, Sabbath, UFO, and NWOBHM, this could be satisfaction." The first single and video “Remedy Is In The Poison” is out on Halloween with the full album dropping in early December. There are a limited number of autographed bundles signed by the entire band, so don’t miss out on owning a piece of this soon to be classic NWOBHM release.

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Veteran Metal guitarist/bassist David K. Starr (WildeStarr, Vicious Rumors, CHASTAIN) returns with a slamming new track and video

"NOT DEAD YET" is Dave's own testimony of life's twists and turns after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020. 

Dave says... "I originally started writing the song about what I have gone through, but then I realized its bigger then me, this song is for anyone out there dealing with life changing events, be it their health, death of a loved one, a broken heart, or whatever comes your way". Dave continues.. "I never mention my health problems in the song, that would be too corny, so I broadened my scope and made it for anyone out there who's going through pain"..."Its basically about standing tall and fighting for yourself, fighting to stay alive, no matter what kind of hell life throws at you”

"NOT DEAD YET" was directed by London Wilde, and features Dave singing lead vocals for the first time, as well as playing all the guitars. Backing up Dave on this new track & video are Rich Gray on bass (Annihilator, Aeon Zen) and drummer Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, Bonfire)

David K. Starr was the bassist with Vicious Rumors from 1984 – 1993, and again from 2005 – 2007. He is featured on the albums; Soldiers Of The Night (1985), Digital Dictator (1988), Vicious Rumors (1990), Welcome To The Ball (1991), Live In Tokyo (1992), and WARBALL (2006)

David played bass for CHASTAIN from 2001 – 2005 and recorded the 2004 album, In An Outrage.

More recently, David K. Starr released 3 albums with WildeStarr: ARRIVAL (2010), A TELL TALE HEART (2012), BEYOND THE RAIN (2017) With David K. Starr on Guitars and Bass,  London Wilde on vocals, and Josh Foster on Drums.

YELLOW SNOW ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE, "WHAT'S THIS?" AND ACCOMPANYING MUSIC VIDEO

The next single and video from Yellow Snow's rocking and fun holiday album, 'Volume 1,' is ready to go – "What's This?" A classic tune penned by Danny Elfman that originally appeared in the classic Tim Burton film, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' the Yellow Snow lads make it all their own with their rendition, which can be enjoyed via this link: https://found.ee/whatsthis

Youtube video can be found below;
 
Concerning the song, Yellow Snow's creator, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist Mike DiBiase, had this to say. “I never knew if it was a Christmas or Halloween song. Instead of doing a traditional orchestral arrangement, I thought, ‘Let’s do big Queen-Type vocals in place of that orchestral instrumentation and then let’s make it really rock with heavy guitars.’"
 
"So, I went downstairs and worked out the arrangement. Then, I drank a bottle of wine, and I sang it the best I could. The vein in my temple was about to pop out of my head by the time I was done, but it fits our brand. It’s definitely a rockin’ song now.”
 
For years, Rhode Island-born DiBiase — a lifelong musician and EMMY ® Award - nominated audio post production talent by trade — had “gifted” family and friends hard rock Christmas songs. He decided to bring them to the stage at a Rhode Island club in 2007 for the live debut of Yellow Snow, packing the house and donating a portion of the proceeds to various charities. 
 
He annually headlined shows throughout the ensuing years stirring up a level of cult fandom among the initiated. The music also quietly took on a life of its own as DiBiase’s original song “Giddy Yup, Santa Claus” landed a high-profile sync on The CW’s Riverdale. 
 
Armed with the framework constructed by DiBiase and his bandmates (Matt Baird, Al Diaz, Franklin La Barbara, Denise Gouvin, Jason Berndt, and Chris Piccirillo), he decamped to Nashville in order to finish recording what would become Yellow Snow’s full-length debut LP, 'Volume 1,' during 2023. 
 
And soon, the single and video for his rendition of "What's This?" is certain to stir up some serious holiday vibes for rock fans.

JUDAS PRIEST donate $100,000 to Los Angeles Fire Department

The members of JUDAS PRIEST were very pleased to donate $100,000 US to the LAFD before their show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 19th 2025

This was a contribution from the band to help the people who suffered damage due to the recent fires

The members of JUDAS PRIEST are pictured here meeting with six of the fire fighters when the band presented them with the check

Photo by Kevin Estrada

BLACKMORE’S NIGHT ANNOUNCE 2025 FALL TOUR – A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THEIR TIMELESS DISCOGRAPHY

Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, and award-winning singer Candice Night return to the stage in November 2025. This tour is a musical journey through the band’s 25+ year long history, featuring songs from across their entire discography and offering fans an enchanting evening celebrating the music of Blackmore’s Night.

Sunday, November 9th – The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA
Thursday, November 13th – Mickey’s Black Box, Lititz, PA
Saturday, November 15th – Newtown Theater, Newtown, NJ
Thursday, November 20th – The Queen, Wilmington, DE
Sunday, November 23rd – Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, NY
Saturday, November 29th – Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY

For further details and tickets, please visit http://www.blackmoresnight.com/tour

With a shared love for the tradition of Renaissance and Folk-Rock music, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning lyricist and singer Candice Night founded Blackmore’s Night in 1997. They have been enchanting audiences around the world eversince. Blackmore’s Night defines its music as Renaissance Folk-Rock - a unique and original genre of music inspired by the melodies and the tradition of the Renaissance period, translated into contemporary music. This is the timeless sound of Blackmore’s Night. And what a success it has been, since it all started…

In 1997 Blackmore’s Night released their debut album, “Shadow Of The Moon”, which immediately went gold in Japan and earned awards worldwide. 

What followed was a success story that is one of its kind. After hitting off the celebrations for their 25th anniversary with a fully remixed edition of their debut album “Shadow Of The Moon” in 2023, Candice and Ritchie continued the festivities with the worldwide release of an anniversary edition of their acclaimed 3rd studio album “Fires At Midnight” in 2024. Originally released in July 2001, “Fires At Midnight” entered the Official German Album Charts at #9 in 2001, making it Blackmore’s Night’s first record to hit the Top 10 Charts in Germany. The band’s latest studio album “Nature’s Light” brought Blackmore’s Night back to the German Top 10 (#7) and it has reinforced the relationship with the fanbase all over the world.

Meanwhile, their devoted fan base has been growing exponentially as the band continues performing their mystical music for all ages. From grandparents to children, everyone is enjoying their medieval mood music and gypsy dances. Clearly, the music of Blackmore’s Night connects with fans on a deep level, allowing them to experience an entirely different era of merriment. In the age of digital music, new fans discover Blackmore’s Night every single day; making the band possibly the most streamed artist of its genre. At the helm of this band, is award winning lyricist and vocalist, Candice Night, who not only contributes her unique, entrancing vocals, but deftly navigates seven medieval woodwinds, including chanters, shawms, pennywhistles and recorders. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and celebrated guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, who traverses between acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, mandola and hurdy gurdy. Further enhancing the band’s inspired sound are keyboardist/back-up vocalist Bard David; violinist Scarlett Fiddler; back-up vocalist/rhythm guitar, Lady Jessie; bassist/rhythmic guitarist Earl Grey; and percussionist Troubadour of Aberdeen. With lyrics penned by Night, the collective embraces the aura of the old-world inn, from madrigals and ballads to good old-fashioned Renaissance-inspired pub songs.

Their sold-out concerts in castles and UNESCO sites worldwide are filled with thousands of fans dressed in Renaissance garb, dancing and singing as if time stood still. No clocks… no pressure… just the gaiety and camaraderie of a medieval pub. Everyone joins in and loses their stress in the music. The recent induction of Blackmore’s Night into the ‘Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame’ is yet another testament to their incredible artistry. In addition to her work with Blackmore’s Night, Candice Night released her deeply personal solo album “Sea Glass” in 2025. A collection of heartfelt songs inspired by life, love, and reflection, the album showcases her captivating vocals and intimate songwriting in a more contemporary setting. “Sea Glass” has already touched fans worldwide, offering yet another dimension of Candice’s artistry beyond the Renaissance-inspired world of Blackmore’s Night.

Last important note from Candice and Ritchie: “We feel very strongly about helping local no- kill animal shelters. So, wherever we play, we always invite a local animal shelter or animal rescue organization to set up a donation table at our concert.” Organizations attending the shows of the fall tour will be announced soon.

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3-CD DELUXE EDITION ANNOUNCED TODAY OF TEN YEARS AFTER’S 1969 ALBUM, SSSH

TODAY CHRYSALIS RECORDS ANNOUNCE A 3-CD DELUXE EDITION OF TEN YEARS AFTER’S 1969 ALBUM, SSSH

FEATURES THE ORIGINAL ALBUM NEWLY MIXED FROM THE ORIGINAL TAPES AND A NEWLY DISCOVERED LIVE RECORDING, SLEEVENOTES AND UNSEEN PHOTOS 

ALSO AVAILABLE ON AS 2LP SET 

Out OCTOBER 31 

PRE-ORDER LINK: https://tenyearsafter.lnk.to/Ssssh

Originally released in 1969, Ssssh marked Ten Years After’s breakthrough into mainstream rock, blending blues riffs with the raw energy of British psychedelia.

56 years later, Chrysalis are proud to present the album in its most expansive form to date. Featuring the original 1969 mix, the album has also been newly mixed by Charlie Russell from the original ¼ production multi-track tapes, offering superb fresh sonic detail, while the third disc contains a newly discovered live recording from the Finnish radio archives of the bands stunning performance at the Kulttuuritalo Hall in Helsinki on 3rd December 1969, recorded just months after the bands’ career-altering performance at Woodstock.

At the centre of this hardcover edition are newly written liner notes by Nigel Williamson, testimonial from Joe Bonamassa and previously unseen photographs. 

The 2-LP vinyl edition was remixed from the original 7-track 1” master tapes and remastered by Phil Kinrade and cut at half-speed at AIR Mastering.

Ten Years After’s Leo Lyons on the deluxe reissue: 

“Ssssh was the first record that Ten Years After made on an 8-track machine rather than the four track machines used on previous albums. We could finally separate things out, experiment with overdubs, and actually hear the instruments breathe. Before that, you’d often have to bounce tracks together just to make room, which meant losing quality or committing to a sound too early in the process. I’m really looking forward to hearing the remixed and remastered record. There may be things in those old tapes that no one’s heard yet just waiting to be revealed.”

Consequence of Energy releases new video for “Into The Void” featuring Marko Zaror

Consequence of Energy is quickly establishing a promising career, sharing playlists with some of the biggest names in rock. Their debut single, “Freedom,” climbed into the Top 10 of the Greatest Gainers chart and currently sits at #17 on the SMR Mainstream/Active Rock Chart in the U.S.—ranking above Foo Fighters and Evanescence.

Building on that momentum, the band now presents the video for “Into The Void.” The powerful visuals serve as a symbolic reflection of inner struggle and the search for freedom. Rich in metaphors and imagery, the video explores life’s unfolding paths and the choices that allow us to break free from destructive cycles.

Shot in Pichilemu—the same city where their debut album was recorded—the video delivers an intense cinematic experience. Alongside the band, it features acclaimed actor Marko Zaror, known for his roles in Hollywood action films. More than 40 performers also appear, including aerial acrobats, fire artists, large-scale costumed figures, and models, creating a spectacle that blends circus, ritual, and contemporary cinema.

The production was directed by Vicente Rogers, with cinematography by Rodrigo Avilés, art direction by Stephany Bolton, and special effects by Poston Digital, supported by a top-tier technical team.

“Into The Void” is the second preview from the band’s debut album “We Are One,” recorded at Los Lobos Records with world-class producers: produced by Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice Cooper), engineered by Dean Maher (AC/DC, KISS, Slayer), mixed by two-time Grammy winner Dave Schiffman (Smashing Pumpkins, Adele, Chris Cornell, Audioslave, System of a Down), and mastered by Howie Weinberg (20 Grammys; Nirvana, Deftones, Muse, Ramones, The Clash, Johnny Cash, Metallica, Pantera).

In early 2026, Consequence of Energy will perform before thousands at Lollapalooza Chile and release their debut album. The launch will include a limited-edition vinyl pressing with an anaglyph 3D cover, designed to create an immersive experience.

The band will also drop their new single, “Searching for Light,” on Friday, October 17 across all digital platforms.

Consequence of Energy is composed of Rodrigo “Roli” Cortés (former guitarist of Rekiem), Diego Sagredo (former guitarist of The Reaktion), vocalist Michael Bianchi, Pedro Santander (former bassist of Sangre Aborigen), and drummer Amaru López (Plumas, ex-Moral Distraída), all respected musicians in the Latin American rock scene.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS GUITARIST DEAN DELEO AND UK VOCALIST PETE SHOULDER TO RELEASE ONE MORE SATELLITE VINYL AND CD WORLDWIDE AND ANNOUNCE LIVE SHOWS.

Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots and Trip The Witch, along with vocalist Pete Shoulder, released their latest collaboration, One More Satellite digitally July 18, 2025 via Symphonic. Now they are expanding their distribution with a worldwide release of the Vinyl and CD through Deko Entertainment (ADA/Warner Music Group).

One More Satellite presents a diverse collection of songs. “I was simply sitting on some songs I wanted to record,” says DeLeo. “What started out as an instrumental album, quickly changed soon after Pete and I chatted. He was going to sing on a song or two, then wound up singing on eight of the ten on the record.”

The collaboration with UK-based vocalist and lyricist Pete Shoulder and DeLeo went quite well and voila, through a transatlantic workflow…One More Satellite was born. “I was excited to hear the new music Dean wanted to collaborate on,” says Shoulder. “We’ve worked together in the past and it’s always been an absolute pleasure making music with him. The stuff he comes up with is so interesting, with so many beautiful, unexpected, twists and turns. It’s very inspiring to write to and pushes me into realms that I would never usually think of exploring. I’m very proud of the album we’ve made.”

Watch the debut single, “Paper Over The Cracks” below:

DeLeo’s son Rocco drums on “Drowning Out The Sun,” “Willow Mae” and “Spit It Out.” Stone Temple Pilots drummer Eric Kretz plays on “Serenade” and Brian Tichy drums the rest. Daughter June DeLeo lends a lovely “aaah”…vocal on “Your Call,” and long-time collaborator, Ryan Williams co-produced and mixed the album.

The band has just announced the following shows with tickets available here: https://linktr.ee/onemoresatellite

November 17 – Los Angeles, CA - The Peppermint Club: 

November 19 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s

November 21- Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room

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METAL ICONS JUDAS PRIEST AND OZZY OSBOURNE UNITE ON “WAR PIGS – CHARITY VERSION” OUT NOW

Sony Music are proud to announce the release of “War Pigs – Charity Version”featuring Ozzy Osbourne in collaboration with globally revered rock icons Judas Priest. This historic rendition of the Black Sabbath classic was released today, with all profits donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s. Get it HERE.

This emotionally charged release unites the titans of British heavy metal one last time in a project born from friendship, mutual respect and a shared mission to fight Parkinson’s disease - a cause close to the hearts of both bands. Initially conceived as a tribute video for Ozzy and Black Sabbath after Judas Priest were unable to join them at the Aston Villa show due to prior commitments with The Scorpions’ 60th Anniversary show in Hannover, the project quickly grew in purpose and power.

When Judas Priest suggested turning the tribute into a full-blown charity single, the idea struck a chord with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. With Glenn Tiptoncontributing guitars despite his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s, and Rob Halford and Ozzy Osbourne trading alternate vocal lines, the result is a raw, soaring, and poignant version of the iconic “War Pigs.”

A collaboration between the icons @judaspriest and @ozzyosbourne. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the UK from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording ‘War Pigs (Charity Version)’ will be donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.

Yellow Snow will be headlining the 8th annual Rock n' Roll Charity Christmas Concert

As the vision of creator, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist Mike DiBiase, Yellow Snow encompasses recorded music, larger-than-life live performances, animation, content, multimedia, and more. And on December 4th at Third and Lindsley in Nashville, Yellow Snow will be headlining the 8th annual Rock n' Roll Charity Christmas Concert. 

Performed at the upcoming concert will undoubtedly be many tracks from Yellow Snow's new album, 'Volume 1,' which contains rocked-up renditions of many holiday classics, including "The Grinch," "Let It Snow," and the new single, "Father Christmas," which is a cover of the Kinks classic.

To listen to the "Father Christmas" single, visit this link:
https://found.ee/fatherchristmas

And click below to view the video:

For years, Rhode Island-born DiBiase — a lifelong musician and EMMY ® Award - nominated audio post production talent by trade — had “gifted” family and friends hard rock Christmas songs. He decided to bring them to the stage at a Rhode Island club in 2007 for the live debut of Yellow Snow, packing the house and donating a portion of the proceeds to various charities. 

He annually headlined shows throughout the ensuing years stirring up a level of cult fandom among the initiated. The music also quietly took on a life of its own as DiBiase’s original song “Giddy Yup, Santa Claus” landed a high-profile sync on The CW’s Riverdale. 

Armed with the framework constructed by DiBiase and his bandmates (Matt Baird, Al Diaz, Franklin La Barbara, Denise Gouvin, Jason Berndt, and Chris Piccirillo), he decamped to Nashville in order to finish recording what would become Yellow Snow’s full-length debut LP, 'Volume 1,' during 2023. 

For the sessions, he assembled a murderers’ row of musicians, including Matchbox Twenty guitarist Kyle Cook, award-winning guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Derek Wells [HARDY, Lainey Wilson], horn players Curt Ramm and Bill Holloman [E - Street Band, Nile Rogers, Danny Gatton , Radiohead ], keyboardist Jon Coleman [Trace Adkins], Dave Cohen [Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Steven Tyler], vocalist Nathan Barlowe [Keith Urban, Tyler Hubbard, Luna Halo], and many more. 

Not to mention, he tapped Jack Joseph Puig [The Black Crowes, Stone Temple Pilots, Weezer] to mix these ten tracks and Gavin Lurssen for the mastering. Nodding to personal influences a la Stone Temple Pilots , Alice In Chains , Queens of the Stone Age, Stax, and Queen, he brought an abundance of attitude, energy, and edge to the holidays with a handful of originals , including Man In Red, and covers like the lead single “Father Christmas,” “What’s this?” from The Nightmare Before Christmas , “Let It Snow,” “Drummer Boy,” “The Grinch,” and more. 

In many ways, this is the record Mike has been waiting his whole life to make. He spent the majority of his career at legendary toy manufacturer Hasbro as a Music Director, Audio Engineer and Composer, crafting music for often 80 commercials per year. Among many highlights, he contributed compositions to household name franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Nerf, My Little Pony, Playskool, Tonka, Littlest Pet Shop, Play - Doh and many more. In recognition of his work he even garnered an EMMY ® Award nod for a Pictureka! game show open and picked up seven Telly Awards. 

'Volume 1' and the upcoming Rock n' Roll Charity Christmas Concert will undoubtedly electrify this holiday season. 

ENVY OF NONE RETURN WITH NEW 3-TRACK SINGLE ‘THE THRILL’, NEW VIDEO OUT TODAY, LIMITED EDITION 12” VINYL AVAILABLE

Following the release of their lauded second album Stygian Wavz in March, Canadian four-piece Envy Of None are back today with a 3-track single and a brand-new video. The new offering features an alternative version of album track, a demo version, and the album track itself.

Bassist Andy Curran states “Thrill of the Chase was one of the last songs we worked on before handing in the completed record. It started with Alf’s funky demo and Maiah loved it and was very vocal about completing it. She and I were wanting to add something up tempo to the record and this one, despite being a little left of center style wise seemed to fit nicely. It has a cool funky positive vibe that we enjoyed exploring, especially the outro dance party section!”

Alfio Annibalini adds “At first glance, this track seems like an odd choice to include on the album, but once Maiah added her vocals, the track instantly sounded as if EON had walked through a new yet familiar door. And as a special bonus, the remix even features a cowbell!”

Directed and Edited by: Mithun Hassan (@mithunhaasan)

🎬 Puppetry by: Universal Puppet Production

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PURCHASE THE ENVY OF NONE ‘THE THRILL’ COLOURED CHARITY VINYL

 

Alongside the digital release, Envy Of None will also be releasing ‘The Thrill’ as a 12” coloured vinyl version of the single with all proceeds from this release donated to UNHCR’s response to the Ukraine emergency. Speaking on the charity aspect of the single, the band shared:

“It is disheartening and infuriating that three years after Envy Of None initiated a fundraiser in support of the people of Ukraine, as they battle the invasion of their sovereign country by Russia, we are once again trying to do our part and ask you, sincerely, for your support in this repeated initiative.  Every little bit counts, and our hope is that our collective assistance will ease their burden even a little and we never have to do this again. While Ukraine’s most formidable ally loses interest and seems to support the Russian campaign of terror, it is left to us to do what we can.

We are proud of the work we have done and prouder still of our commitment to make the world a better place than it is.  With the purchase of this record, you too are helping ease their pain.  Thank you for your kindness and generosity.”
 

Written, arranged, recorded and produced by EON
Mixed by Alf Annibalini
ALF ANNIBALINI Guitars, Keyboards
ANDY CURRAN Bass guitar, Keyboards, Guitars
ALEX LIFESON Electric, Acoustic, 12 String Guitars
MAIAH WYNNE Lead Vocals, Background Vocals
with Randy Cooke on Drums

Established in 1950, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. For more information, please visit unhcr.org. #WithRefugees | donate.unhcr.org/Ukraine

Envy Of None are:
Alex Lifeson- Guitar, Mandola, Banjo, Programming
Maiah Wynne - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Keyboards
Alf Annibalini - Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Andy Curran - Bass Guitar, Synthesized Bass, Programming, Guitar, Background Vocals, Stylophone

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RICK WAKEMAN & SON An All New Show Rick Wakeman Featuring Special Guest Oliver Wakeman Performing a limited run of shows in March 2026

RICK WAKEMAN CBE is pleased to announce his rescheduled US tour dates for 2026. Following the postponement of his July 2025 concerts with vocalist Hayley Sanderson due to Rick’s impending surgery, existing commitments mean that sadly, Hayley is no longer available to join him on the road, but instead, he will be touring for the first time ever with his son, Oliver. Although they have occasionally performed together in the past, this will be the first opportunity to see the pair in their brand new WAKEMAN & SON show.

Both former keyboard players with YES and the Strawbs, as well as being highly successful, award-winning musicians in their own right, WAKEMAN & SON will be performing music which ranges from their joint musical heritage to their latest recordings.

Already one of the most in-demand session players of his generation before joining YES, after leaving the band, Rick became renowned for his prog rock extravaganzas, such as Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, as well his numerous tours with both his band, the English Rock Ensemble, and as a solo pianist.

Oliver’s solo career encompasses several critically acclaimed solo albums, collaborations with highly regarded musicians like Clive Nolan (Pendragon/Arena), Steve Howe (YES/Asia) and Gordon Giltrap, a series of poetry CD’s which featured Shakespearean actor Derek Jacobi, and a variety of art and music projects with fantasy artist Rodney Matthews.

While father and son have performed on the same stage in the past – most notably, at a performance of The Myths And Legends of King Arthur… at London’s O2 Arena, they have never toured together before.

“It’s always an honour for me to share the stage with one of my wonderful children,” says Rick, “and for the first time, it’s a thrill to be actually doing a tour with my eldest son Oliver. I know it will be very special – especially if, on the odd occasion, he buys me dinner!!”

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see two legendary keyboard players in concert together!

Rick Wakeman 2026 Tour Dates

Check your venue web site for on-sale information

Wed-Mar-11        Ridgefield CT*                    Ridgefield Playhouse 
Fri-Mar-13           Phoenixville PA*                 The Colonial Theatre 
Sat-Mar-14          Poughkeepsie NY*             Bardavon 
Sun-Mar-15         Derry NH*                           Tupelo Music Hall 
Wed-Mar-18        St Louis MO                        The Sheldon 
Fri-Mar-20           St Charles IL                       Arcada Theatre 
Sat-Mar-21          Kent OH                              The Kent Stage 
Sun-Mar-22         Cincinnati OH*                    Ludlow Garage 
Tue-Mar-24         Richmond VA*                     The National 
Wed-Mar-25        Englewood NJ*                   Bergen Performing Arts
Thu-Mar-26         Huntington NY                    The Paramount 
Sat-Mar-28          Westerly RI                         United Theatre 
Sun-Mar-29         Red Bank NJ                       The Vogel 

*Tickets from the postponed Strictly Wakeman Tour with Hayley Sanderson earlier this year will be valid for these new shows. 

THE FELL RELEASE SECOND SINGLE “FACE OUT”

The Fell is a modern rock powerhouse fronted by dynamic vocalist Toby Rand, featuring legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, acclaimed producer/guitarist Mike Krompass and explosive drummer Nick Chiarore. The band’s first single, “Killswitch,” has racked up over 65k views since it’s August release while garnering accolades along the way. 
 

“Face Out” is the powerful new single that captures the thrill of breaking free but understanding the gravity of holding on. The lyrics explore the primal tension between escape into the unknown, whilst keeping the anchor of connection and love. “Face Out” is a rock n’ roll dreamscape showcasing Rand’s raw/emotional vocals, with Mike (K.) Krompass’ signature guitar prowess mixed Sheehan’s undeniable Bass supremacy. It’s a bold reminder that sometimes, we have to let go to truly come alive.

'Face Out’ is really about realizing that sometimes the hardest thing to do is let go — but it’s also the only way forward. It’s not the letting go that holds you back, it’s when you can’t. Once you release the weight of the past, you can actually see what’s ahead of you.” – Mike K. (The Fell)

'Face Out’ is a bold reminder that “Sometimes we have to let go to truly come alive"- Toby Rand (The Fell)

All roads lead to the The Killswitch EP, a unique limited edition package containing 5 tracks on both CD and laser-etched LP. The 5 tracks include 4 streaming singles plus a new version of “Dancin' On A Glass Floor” (with Toby on vocals) that will remain exclusive to this release. A limited number of band signed deluxe editions will be available through their webstore starting October 24 with the international retail release November 28. 

Watch for the announcement of record release shows in November to accompany the retail release.

Key dates:
October 3 – “Killswitch” is released in Dobly Atmos on Apple/Amazon/Tidal.
October 24 – Signed editions of the The Killswitch EP start shipping direct to fans. The 3rd single “Trippin’ is released.
November 28  - The Killswitch EP is available at retail. The band’s 4th single, a new version of their past hit “Footprints” (with Toby on vocals), is released.

 

Welcome to the next wave of rock. Welcome to THE FELL.

 

BCMG Recordings Inc./Noise Nation Records distributed by BCMG via Sony/ The Orchard, Killswitch EP licensed to Crown X Recordings for physical distribution. 


Pre-save “Face Out” here: https://orcd.co/r29qvlo
Stream "Killswitch" here: https://on.soundcloud.com/yyYyoK1Mo86MrgvDiC
Watch “Killswitch” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP6A9d4uiD8

 

Web. / Socials / Contact 

Website- www.thefellmusic.com 

FB- https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Fell-Music/61576112354965/#

Insta - @thefellmusic

Webstore – RockPaperMerch.com/collections/The-Fell 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

  • The fully remastered debut album “Coney Hatch” 

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

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

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

  • Rare 1982 vintage audio sound bites from Kim Mitchell 

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

KAMELOT SHARE ‘MILLENNIUM (INSTRUMENTAL DEMO)’. ‘ASCENSION 1995-1998’ DELUXE BOX-SET TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 19th, 2025

US power metal luminaries Kamelot has today shared an instrumental demo of ‘Millennium’, taken from their forthcoming deluxe 3CD and 5 vinyl LP boxset ‘Ascension (1995-1998)’. ‘Ascension (1995-1998)’ brings together the band’s first three full-lengths and is set for release on September 19th, 2025.

Kamelot’s ‘Eternity’, ‘Dominion’ and ‘Siége Perilous’ are brought together on vinyl for the very first time with a new remaster from Jacob Hansen (Volbeat and Epica), as well as previously unreleased demo tracks for ‘Look Through These King's Eyes’, ‘Millennium’ and ‘Eternal Flame’. Having been out of print for two decades, ‘Ascension 1995-1998’ is a deluxe box-set package with curation handled by guitarist/songwriter Thomas Youngblood.

‘Ascension 1995-1998’ showcases the origins of Kamelot, from original vocalist Mark Vanderbilt’s two album tenure on ‘Eternity’ and ‘Dominion’ all the way through to the introduction of long-term talismanic vocalist Roy Khan on his studio debut, ‘Siége Perilous’, in 1998.

Accompanying the boxset is a 20 page full-colour booklet with in-depth liner notes, featuring a fascinating insight into the band’s history through interviews with Thomas Youngblood, and a full-color poster.

THE LP BOX SET INCLUDES

     •   Eternity
(2LP color vinyl with etched D-side, remastered)

  • Dominion
    (1LP color vinyl, remastered)

  • Siége Perilous
    (2LP color vinyl, remastered – featuring previously unreleased bonus tracks, ‘Look Through These King’s Eyes’ (demo), ‘Millennium’ (instrumental demo), and ‘Eternal Flame’ (demo)

  • 20 page full color booklet

  • Full color poster


    THE CD BOX SET INCLUDES

  • Eternity
    Remastered

  • Dominion
    Remastered

  • Siége Perilous
    Remastered - featuring previously unreleased bonus tracks, ‘Look Through These King’s Eyes’ (demo), ‘Millennium’ (instrumental demo), and ‘Eternal Flame’ (demo)

  • 20 page full color booklet

  • Full color poster

Photo credit: Kim Grillo

UGLY KID JOE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF MENACE TO SOBRIETY ON BOTH SINGLE AND DELUXE DOUBLE VINYL COMING IN NOVEMBER FROM DEKO ENTERTAINMENT

In 1995 Ugly Kid Joe released their 2nd full length record, Menace To Sobriety. A heavier and darker album than the predecessor, which fit the time, and Kerrang! Magazine called it “the album of year”, yet the album received little to no promotion in the US, validating vocalist, Whitfield Crane’s claim that their label was backing away from them.  

30 years later Menace To Sobriety’s true power is evident, without the bias of the times, and with the years having shown that many of the albums that were ignored by the labels prove to have much more life than the ones they spent their PR budgets on, Ugly Kid Joe may have recorded the heaviest and most consequential album of their careers. Menace saw the addition of drummer Shannon Larkin from Wrathchild America, and later of  Godsmack, and his impact was obvious from the opening of the powerful lead off track “God”. His playing propels the doom of the lead off single “Tomorrow’s World”, a track that shows how big of an influence Black Sabbath was on the band, and one of the stand outs on this album. The bands songwriting shines throughout this album, as does the musicianship, and of course the infamous Ugly Kid Joe sense of humor. “Milman’s Son” shows the depth of the band’s writing, and the different textures of Whit’s voice from smooth to snarl, the melody is memorable and so are the lyrics, sincere, yet humorous.  As the record rolls on we hear the powerful chemistry of the guitar duo of Dave Fortman and Klaus Eichstadt with riffs like “Clover” and the amazing “Jesus Rode A Harley”, and the heavy and funky bass playing of Cordell Crockett.  

View “Milkman’s Son” below:

Deko is proud to bring this album back to vinyl for its first Official Repress in two different formats! The single album reissue is on Ugly Kid Joe Ghostly Green, and a double LP pressed at 45RPM on an explosive Orange A-Side / B-Side Splatter that comes in a gatefold, both featuring the bonus track “Slower Than Nowhere”, which was not included on the US release of the album originally.  Both in limited pressings!  

Ugly Kid Joe was formed in 1989, and has released five full-length albums, two compilation albums and two EPs. They burst on to the scene with As Ugly as They Wanna Be (1991) and America's Least Wanted (1992), which were both certified double platinum by the RIAA; the former is notable for being the first EP to go platinum, and propelled by the hit songs “Everything About You”, “Neighbor”, “So Damn Cool” and the huge cover of “Cats In The Cradle”. The band broke up in 1997, and after a 13 year absence, reformed, and have been recording and touring almost annually ever since, and they show no signs of slowing down.

This is a must have for Ugly Kid Joe fans and continues Deko Entertainment’s mission to bring you some of the best reissues with the best sound quality and packaging from some of your favorite bands. Bringing some of these releases to vinyl for the first time including recent reissues from Union, Trapeze, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Dokken, Slaughter and Warrant.

Pre-order here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/reissues/ugly-kid-joe 

For more information, visit 

www.dekoentertainment.com 

Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

CHAOSEUM RETURN WITH NEW HARD-HITTING ALBUM, 'LIFE 4 SALE'

The fast-rising Swiss nu-metal / metalcore band, Chaoseum, will soon be offering up their sixth release overall, 'Life 4 Sale.' Released on September 19, the ten-track LP shows the band further focusing and perfecting the sound laid down on such earlier albums as 2022's 'The Third Eye' and 2020's 'Second Life.'
 
Comprised of members  CK Smile – vocals, Loïc Duruz – guitars, bass, Valery Veings – guitars, and Greg Turini – drums, Chaoseum originally formed 2018 in Lausanne (Switzerland), and have created a buzz by sharing the stage with such renowned/respected metal acts as Soulfly, Tarja, Eluveitie, Five Finger Death Punch, Metallica and Sabaton.
 
And their latest album features some of the group's most revealing lyrics yet. Case in point, "Freakin' Head," which Smile recalls, "was written at a time when I was fed up with explaining, or even justifying, my depressive state." Additionally, the title track, which, "is about my religious past." And also, "The Failure," which is "about abandonment, about the extreme confusion it causes when a child is too young to understand what's happening to them." 
 
Presale for the album will begin in early September via this link: chaoseumstore.com
 
And two songs have already been issued as videos:
 
Freakin' Head:
 
https://youtu.be/bpOBfpZTUG4?si=Mk5uG_G0uB_A6RvU
 
Watch “Life 4 Sale” Below

Chaoseum's first album 'First Step To Hell' contained 11 songs and was released in September of 2018. In February 2019, Chaoseum joined Soulfly for a US tour. Upon their return, a limited-edition live album was recorded at a band's concert with Eluveitie. It was released under the name 'Live In Hell - Les Docks Lausanne 2019.' In September of 2019, the band joined Tarja (ex-Nightwish) for a tour in Russia: 'Raw Russian Tour 2019.'
 
Representing the Xvive wireless gear brand, Chaoseum went to Los Angeles to perform at the NAMM "the largest music trade show." There, the band also took the opportunity to play at the legendary Whisky a Go Go.  
 
On September 25, 2020, Chaoseum released its 2nd studio album 'Second Life,' with the standout track, "Smile Again," reaching over 13 million views on YouTube.  
 
In June 2021, during COVID-19, the band worked on an acoustic album, 'Second Skin,' as well as on two music videos which achieved great success.  
 
In June 2022, Chaoseum performed at the 'Out in the Green' festival in Frauenfeld (CH) together with Eluveitie, Five Finger Death Punch, Sabaton and Metallica. A few months after, in September, the band flew to the US headlining the "Arctic Chaos Tour", and their fourth studio album 'The Third Eye' was released in November 2022.
 
Their third studio album 'The Third Eye' was released in November 2022.    
 
In February 2024, the group welcomed Kevin Sink on guitar and Finn Broker on bass to complete the core lineup consisting of CK Smile on vocals, Valery Veings on guitar, and Greg Turini on drums. This lineup quickly performed on stage during the "The Eye On Tour" in May 2024.    
 
In September 2024, Chaoseum joined, once again, Tarja Turunen and for the first time Marko Hietala for the "Living The Dream Together" tour!  
 
And on September 19, 2025, the next chapter of Chaoseum will be unveiled, with the arrival of 'Life 4 Sale.'

Leslie Mandoki and his band, the Mandoki Soulmates, is returning to Budapest on August 21, 2025 and streaming live on Youtube

In a homecoming concert spectacular, Leslie Mandoki and his band of global musical luminaries, the Mandoki Soulmates, is returning to Budapest on August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm Central European Time to celebrate fifty years of Mandoki’s life and artistry in freedom on the national stage of his birthland. The 50 year anniversary concert will be live streamed directly from Budapest onto Youtube and can be watched from across the globe! The live stream will begin at 1:00pm Eastern Time. Here is the link for the livestream! https://www.youtube.com/live/t19CDG83nL0?si=n8Wjk2KRr8QKl6od

The performance will feature iconic Mandoki Soulmates songs, global hits made famous by members of his all-star band, and new material from their latest album, including We Stay Loud, Blood in the Water, and Devil’s Encyclopedia. Mandoki says “we invite everyone who believes in the power of music as both an act of profound artistic expression as well as a mode of liberation.”

The extraordinary venue is Budapest’s icon of icons, Szentháromság Tér atop the Buda Castle hill, a fitting crescendo in Mandoki’s performing life, which began in the then-notorious “Bem Club,” the locus of artistic rebels and rebellion in the oppressive 1970s Budapest. The concert promises surprises both evoking Mandoki and The Soulmates’ musical journey, as well as the band’s latest album, A Memory Of Our Future, a resounding international success, recently honored at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.     

The Backstory
Over 50 years ago, the young Leslie Mandoki and his band, JAM, started making the scene at the infamous Bem Club, a so-called “cultural center” in communist-era Budapest that was quickly becoming a hotbed of the underground counter-culture for young people. After experiencing unrelenting artistic and personal repression, Leslie and two like-minded friends summoned the courage to make their way, by any means necessary, to the West. Compelled by this longing for freedom, his friends, the young animator Gábor Csupó (now known worldwide for The Simpsons, Rugrats, Duckman, and Aaahh!!! Real Monsters), and musical blood brother László made a dramatic escape through the Karawanken Tunnel to Germany in 1975—50 years ago!

Perhaps Leslie himself expressed the roots of his personal and artistic odyssey best: “The Bem Club was the place where music became the battlefield of inner revolution and the fight for freedom. It was there that I first understood that behind every sound, there are ideas—and that every melody rises from the depths of the soul. I learned that music is not just storytelling, but a kind of world-building: creating new realities from sounds, thoughts, and shared dreams. The stage is a space where there is both a mirror and a gateway, to ourselves and to one another. The friendships forged there were not fleeting moments, but encounters of destinies attuned to one another. All of this shaped not only my artistic path but also the way I’ve seen life, freedom, and human dignity ever since.”

This crucible of Leslie’s westward journey and new life eventually led to the founding of the Mandoki Soulmates band. The group shared an artistic creed based on the spiritual and musical foundations for what has become the broader Soulmates collective. Now more than just a band, this is a creative fellowship, a cultural atelier, a bridge connecting generations and civilizations, a cry for freedom echoing across the world’s grandest stages, and one that will be celebrated with this concert. 

Mandoki Soulmates Mega Concert—50 Years in Freedom
August 21, 2025, 7pm
Szentháromság Tér, Buda Castle, Budapest

A Memory Of Our Future - Album Order:
https://mandokisoulmates.lnk.to/Physical