Guitarist Eric Steckel Announces "Sandstorm" Out 9/11 + Shares "She's a Goldigger"

Internationally acclaimed blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Steckel has announced the release of his brand-new studio album Sandstorm on September 11 via OPEN/SPV Recordings

To coincide with the album announcement, Steckel has released "She’s A Golddigger" — another glimpse into the new album. Stream the single and pre-order the album here.

Watch the video below.

"'She's a Golddigger' is just plain fun," comments Eric Steckel. "It was one of the songs that I just couldn't wait to record for this album and I can't wait for you guys to hear it. The lyrics are just hilarious, very relatable, especially to those who are musicians or in the arts. But even if you're not, I think you'll get a kick out of this song."

In an era where pedalboards, laptops, and samples have become commonplace, American blues rock/metal guitarist and singer Eric Steckel goes against the grain and harkens his listeners back to the days when great guitars were played loudly through great amps. Hailed by many as the top rising star of blues and rock, Steckel delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 30 countries (and counting) mesmerized. 

Steckel has toured worldwide, sharing the billing with Steve Vai, Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, John Mayall, Ray Charles, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, and others, and was voted into Total Guitar magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time."

"My forthcoming new album, Sandstorm is the most fun I've had making a record in my career thus far," comments Steckel. "The incredible vibe in the studio brought forth tons of new and spontaneous material such as the title track 'Sandstorm,' which instantly became my favorite track on this album and a perfect representation of this body of work." 

All upcoming tour dates are here and below.

ERIC STECKEL LIVE:
8/6 — Maggia, Italy — Vallemaggia Magic Blues
8/8 — Monthey, Switzerland — Chablues Festival
8/20 — Schopfheim, Germany — Dreyland Bluesfestival
8/21 — Dărmănești, Romania — Dărmănești
9/10 — Dordrecht, Netherlands — Bibelot
9/13 — Raismes, France — Raismes Fest
9/16 — Haarlem, Netherlands — Patronaat
9/17 — Heerlen, Netherlands — Poppodium Nieuwe Nor
9/20 — Hamburg, Germany — Nochtspeicher
9/21 — Berlin, Germany — Mikropol
9/22 — Hannover, Germany — Lux Club Linden
9/23 — Frankfurt am Main, Germany — Das Bett
9/25 — Pratteln, Switzerland — Konzertfabrik Z7
9/26 — Mannheim, Germany — Guitar Summit
9/27 — Vienna, Austria — Chelsea
9/28 — Milan, Italy — Legend Club
9/29 — Munich, Germany — Backstage
10/2 — Edinburgh, Scotland — Sneaky Pete's
10/3 — Manchester, England — Gullivers
10/4 — Nottingham, England — Rough Trade Nottingham
10/5 — London, England — Colours Hoxton
10/6 — Dublin, Ireland — Whelan's
10/24 — Phoenix, Arizona — The Rhythm Room

The Noise Who Runs shares 'The Summer Talking' - an anthem of Love, Lies & Climate Denial (from the 'Re: GenX' album)

Alternative pop artist The Noise Who Runs presents 'The Summer Talking', the third singls from his latest (and now acclaimed) 'Re: GenX' album, which is both a reckoning and a response from within a generation that inherited progress, equality, and expanding liberty, but failed to defend them when they came under threat.

Built around the repeated refrain, “It’s just the summer talking”, the song explores the promises we make when sunshine, nostalgia and hope temporarily blur our view of reality.  Balancing melancholic indie-pop with widescreen alternative rock, it follows dreams of escape, new beginnings and forever as they gradually reveal themselves to be fragile seasonal illusions. Beneath the relationship story lies a wider reflection on the comforting stories we tell ourselves—about love, our lives and the future itself.

The Noise Who Runs is songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ian Pickering of Sneaker Pimps (for whom he co-authored such hits as 'Spin Spin Sugar', '6 Underground' and 'Tesko Suicide') and also known for his work with Front Line Assembly). After relocating from Hartlepool in the north-east of England to Lille, France, 2023 brought his ‘Preteretrospective’ album, followed by 2024's ‘Come and Join the Beautiful Army’ EP, both met with rave reviews and airplay in more than 60 countries.

“This song is about love, memory and self-deception, but also about a culture that keeps choosing short-term comfort over uncomfortable truths. Whether it’s a relationship, a dream of somewhere better, or believing just one more summer holiday comes without consequence, we become very good at telling ourselves what we want to hear," says Ian Pickering.

The accompanying video develops those themes into a meditation on tourism and the climate crisis. Holiday imagery and idyllic landscapes become symbols of a world determined to preserve familiar comforts while the environmental emergency continues to accelerate.

Ian shares, “The video isn’t against holidays or people wanting to escape. It’s about why governments still refuse to treat the climate crisis with the urgency it demands. Most people want meaningful action on climate change and inequality, yet the biggest polluters continue to behave as though different rules apply to them. If we’re serious about protecting the future, governments have to lead, and the super-rich can no longer be exempt from the sacrifices expected of everyone else.”

Mixed and mastered by Colin C at The Cell Studio, 'Re: GenX documents a civilization caught in a downward spiral. Framing systemic greed, perpetual warfare, and the erosion of human dignity as the foundational mechanics of a world engineered for its own ruin, this album assesses society fueled by the interests of the elite, leaving behind a singular, urgent uncertainty.

Framed by the cultural optimism of late-1980s youth and the 1990s second summer of love, the album questions how a generation defined by scepticism, freedom, and possibility became comfortable with inaction as those gains were slowly dismantled and how scepticism hardened into detachment, irony replaced action, and silence came to feel like neutrality. Rather than nostalgia, it offers a critique of passivity: what happens when a generation knows better, but does nothing.

“This album is a reply to my own generation — what it stood for, what it stayed silent for, and how it enjoyed progress and liberty without doing much to protect any of it when it actually mattered. But it’s beyond generations, it’s humanity, society - it’s a class war, always has been — and the powerful rely on fear and division to stop people recognising that, even when we know all the tricks,” says Ian Pickering.

Across the record, exhaustion, outrage, and repetition form a recurring loop. Political failure, cultural denial, and performative morality are examined not as abstract forces, but as habits — things learned, tolerated, and repeated. The album resists slogans and solutions, instead holding up a mirror to complicity, comfort, and collapse. Re: Gen X doesn’t ask to be forgiven; it asks to be examined — and leaves open the question of whether awareness, this time, will finally lead to action.

'Just The English Way' is a sharp, darkly witty slice of commentary on English identity, exposing how politeness and tradition can mask deeper social and political fractures. 'Commercial Road' dissects a world where everything is for sale — bodies, truths, and even outrage itself. 'The Bodies Are Under The Bus Again' is an anti-war song and 'Bang Bang' captures the psychic exhaustion of life lived inside permanent crisis mode, where outrage replaces thought and reaction supercedes responsibility.

The "Re: GenX" album is out now via TNWR Records, available everywhere, including SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp

CREDITS
Music & lyrics written by Ian Pickering
Performed by The Noise Who Runs
Recorded, engineered & produced by The Noise Who Runs
Additional production by Colin Cameron at The Cell Studios
Mixed & mastered by Colin C. at The Cell Studio 
Video by Ian Pickering
Cover artwork and layout by Ian Pickering
Artist photos by Lucie Logier 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Insomnium Descend Into Darkness With "Gleam in the Black" Video

Finland's undisputed masters of melancholy INSOMNIUM are unveiling their latest single and video "Gleam in the Black," offering an even deeper descent into darkness and the shadowy realms beyond. Blending haunting melodies with crushing heaviness, the track captures the essence of the band's signature sound while exploring the emotional depths that define their upcoming album.

Vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevänen comments, "Being one of the faster songs on the new album, this is a track that should get the crowd moving when played live. It definitely carries a classic INSOMNIUM spirit. The lyrics tell a dark and mysterious love story, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the entire album. We are doomed to wander the nightly woods, searching for something lost long ago, something we can reach only in our dreams. That single gleam of light amidst the blackness."

Atmospheric, powerful, and deeply evocative, "Gleam in the Black" serves as another glimpse into the album's haunting world, where beauty and despair walk hand-in-hand.

Immerse yourself in the darkness and experience the song's captivating visual counterpart, directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus of rEvolver Film Company AB, whose cinematic vision perfectly captures the track's bleak yet mesmerizing atmosphere below.

"Gleam in the Black" is the second track from their upcoming album, Netherworlds, set for a release on October 16. The band previously released "Shadowlife."

Netherworlds is available in the following formats with first pre-orders already online here.

After playing selected summer festivals INSOMNIUM will embark on extensive worldwide touring. All dates are here.

INSOMNIUM LIVE:
7/31 — Râșnov, RO — Rockstadt Extreme Fest
8/5–8/8 — Jaroměř, CZ — Brutal Assault
8/29 — Savonlinna, FI — Olavinlinna (with Amorphis)

SUPPORT: KAUNIS KUOLEMATON:
10/16 — Helsinki, FI — Kulttuuritalo
10/17 — Lahti, FI — Möysä
10/23 — Seinäjoki, FI — Rytmikorjaamo
10/24 — Tampere, FI — Tavara-Asema
10/30 — Joensuu, FI — Kerubi
10/31 — Jyväskylä, FI — Lutakko
11/6 — Kuopio, FI — Circus Live
11/7 — Kotka, FI — Satama Areena

WITH AMORPHIS + UNTO OTHERS:
1/22 — Hamburg, DE — Große Freiheit 36
1/23 — Leipzig, DE — Haus Auensee
1/24 — Berlin, DE — Huxleys Neue Welt
1/25 — Warsaw, PL — Progresja
1/27 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra
1/28 — Vienna, AT — Arena
1/29 — Munich, DE — Backstage
1/30 — Wiesbaden, DE — Schlachthof
1/31 — Antwerp, BE — Trix
2/2 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz
2/3 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town
2/5 — Stuttgart, DE — Wagenhallen
2/6 — Pratteln, CH — Z7 Konzertfabrik
2/7 — Padova, IT — Hall
2/9 — Barcelona, ES — Sala Apolo
2/10 — Madrid, ES — Sala La Riviera
2/12 — Paris, FR — Élysée Montmartre
2/13 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle 2
2/14 — Tilburg, NL — O13

INSOMNIUM ARE: (L-R)
Markus Hirvonen — Drums + Percussions
Markus Vanhala — Guitar + Clean Vocals
Tomy Laisto — Guitar + Clean Vocals
Niilo Sevänen — Vocals + Bass 
Ville Friman — Guitar + Clean Vocals

METALITE Release Music Video For New Album Single "Echoes Of You"

Swedish melodic metal force METALITE continues the journey towards their highly anticipated new studio album Discovery with the release of a music video for their brand new single "Echoes Of You".

Following the success of the previously released singles "Our Time Has Come", "Starchild" and "In Case Of Emergency", the band's fourth album single reveals an even more emotional side of Discovery while staying true to METALITE's unmistakable fusion of powerful melodic metal and futuristic soundscapes. Blending soaring melodies and cinematic atmosphere, "Echoes Of You" showcases another captivating facet of the upcoming album. Carried by Erica Ohlsson's stunning vocal performance and packed with emotional intensity, the song leaves a lasting impression long after its final note. 

Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments:
"Echoes Of You is one of our most emotional tracks on Discovery. It's about the memories and feelings that never truly fade, the echoes of someone who's still with you, even when they're gone. With a powerful blend of atmosphere, melody, and intensity, it's a song that hits deep and stays with you long after it ends."

Stream "Echoes Of You": https://metalite.rpm.link/echoesPR 

Watch the new video clip below:

Mixed and mastered by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Evergrey, Amaranthe), Discovery pushes METALITE’s futuristic vision further than ever before. Across twelve dynamic tracks, the album explores themes of human evolution, technology, survival, liberation and hope in a universe shaped by digital realities and cosmic exploration in the year of 2058, three years after humanity left a collapsing Earth in search of a new beginning.

Building upon the sonic worlds established on Heroes in Time (2017), Biomechanicals (2019), A Virtual World (2021) and Expedition One (2024), the band once again proves why they are regarded as pioneers of modern sci-fi-inspired melodic metal!
 

Discovery will be released on September 25 via PERCEPTION, pre-order the album HERE: https://metalite.rpm.link/discoveryPR

With millions of streams worldwide and a rapidly growing international fanbase, METALITE continues redefining the future of melodic metal. Discovery is bold, emotional, futuristic, and unapologetically ambitious — a powerful statement of innovation, exploration, and the limitless possibilities of modern power metal!


METALITE is:
Erica Ohlsson – Vocals
Edwin Premberg – Guitar / Additional Vocals / Programming
Robert Örnesved – Guitar
Erik Junttila Johansson – Drums
Robert Majd – Bass

 

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NYC art-rock provocateurs ECCE SHNAK debut gloriously unhinged 'Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice'

NYC art-rockers Ecce Shnak present 'Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice', the second single from their full-length album “Dandy Variances", anticipated later this year via Records, Man Records. Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci, this single was mixed by Grammy award-winning producer Mario McNulty (David Bowie, Prince, Nine Inch Nails, Julian Lennon),

Formed in the mid-1990s and forged in NYC's experimental scene, Ecce Shnak (pronounced Eh-kay sh-knock) is made up of David Roush (composer, bassist and baritone vocalist), Bella Komodromos (vocals), Chris Krasnow (guitar), Gannon Ferrell (guitar), and Henry Buchanan-Vaughn (drums). 

An ode to camaraderie, 'Eddie' reaches its lyrical denouement with what may be the “oldest prayer of friendship", but sounds like a throwaway Rivers Cuomo line: “I pray you don’t be a rat in a rat-suit! Pray you don’t be a rat in a rat-costume!”

"Like 'Larry, Sleepover Friend' from our 2019 'Joke Oso' EP, our new song is a garage-rock homage to a beloved friend of mine. Like 'Larry', 'Eddie' explores big themes in great friendships: their gnarly ambivalences, their absurd misunderstandings, their inside-jokes, and their contradictory mix of irreverence with utmost care," says David Roush.

"We are also overjoyed to feature two great friends as the co-stars of the music video, the preposterously funny and talented comedic duo Syd and Olivia! I was lucky to have met these two pugnaciously podcasting, thoughtfully Thespian, joke-slinging YouTube yokels on a fantastic journey to the Greek island of Crete two years ago, and the rest was thirst’ory."

Bella Komodromos adds, "They absolutely kicked butt at their roles in this Wes-Anderson-hued buddy-comedy music video, directed and produced by DJay Brawner. It is our ardent hope that all fans of Ecce Shnak and Syd and Olivia alike can shart out with their hearts out to this badass collaboration!"

Apart from directing and editing the new video with Brooks Jones, Beth Narducci and David Roush, Brawner also worked on the video for the album's lead track 'Vincent', an homage to superb music videos of yesteryear - for Meshuggah’s “Bleed” and 311's “Down”. Here, operatic trills collide with frantic rock energy in a high-decibel takedown ofa formulaic antagonist through the power of one's own voice.

Ecce Shnak's music a volatile yet meticulously crafted ecosystem, where technical precision meets inspired mayhem. Their 2025 'Shadows Grow Fangs' EP was recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci, mixed by Nicholas Vernhes (Animal Collective, Deerhunter, Wild Nothing, War on Drugs) and mastered by Grammy award-winning engineer Joe LaPorta (David Bowie, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend).

Ecce Shnak recently wrapped up their UK tour with EMF after featuring on EMF's stellar single 'LGBTQ+ Lover' and joint East coast / Midwest tour. That video was filmed during their 2025 West coast tour, along with Spacehog.

'Eddie, Legalistic Homeslice'is out now,available from digital music platforms, includingSpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp.  

CREDITS

Music written / composed by David Roush
David Roush - vocals/bass
Isabella Komodromos - vocals

Gannon Ferrell - guitar
Chris Krasnow - guitar
Henry Vaughn - drums

Recorded and produced by Jeff Lucci
Mixed by Mario McNulty
Video directed & edited by DJay Brawner, Brooks Jones, Beth Narducci & David Roush

Starring Syd and Olivia
Single released by Records, Man Records
A&R: Beth Narducci for You + Me Entertainment
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR

Ecce Shnak photos by Hannah Mesquitta


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TEMIC Announce Mighty and Magical Second Album 'Ceiba'

From the moment they joined forces, TEMIC appeared as a dream come true for prog fans everywhere. The international supergroup features current and former members of Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy’s Shattered Fortress, Neal Morse Band, Haken, Shining, Maraton and Big City. The group’s chart-topping debut lived up to the hype, but on their upcoming new album, Ceiba, they’ve grown by leaps and bounds.

Today, TEMIC are officially announcing the mighty and magical Ceiba with a soul-stirring video for the album’s lead single. While rattled by the encroaching shadow of death, “Ceased To Be” positively ascends by crossing the threshold between progressive metal, pop and hard rock.  

Ceiba is a concept album about loss in all its various forms”, TEMIC says. “While more progressive than our first album, the songs are driven by honesty and emotions. ‘Ceased To Be’ is told from the perspective of someone who’s dying, while surrounded by their loved ones. Death is not feared nor resisted. Rather, it is observed as a sacred rite of passage”.

Watch the music video for “Ceased To Be” below:

Ceiba comes out October 2, 2026 on Season of Mist

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/temicceiba

The video for “Ceased To Be” was directed by Cesar Mendiburu. It was filmed in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, beneath a Ceiba tree and inside a cenote, where Ah Puch, the Mayan god of death, welcomes a woman to the afterlife.

“Since the moment I received the invitation to be a part of ‘Cease To Be’, I felt an immediate calling to say yes”, actress Anna Kirse says. “Representing all the joy and pain of life, its transformation after death, and the relief of letting go in absolute surrender resonated with me immediately. It was a beautiful artistic challenge”.

“Filming the underwater scenes was a profound experience for me as well. It required me to face my own fear of disappearing beneath the water. Surrendering to the unknown and trusting that I was safe became a significant moment of growth for me. Every day of filming was filled with magic, creativity, genuine collaboration and incredible team spirit. I am deeply grateful, truly happy and very proud to be part of this video”.  

Additional video credits

Producer - Mountain Head Media

Actresses - Anna Kirse & Zizinete Marave

Screenplay - Esteban Erosa

Directors of Photography - Dreyken Hinojosa & Linda Alcocer

Underwater Photography - Esther White

Wardrobe - Gabriela Heredia

Production Assistant - Kinbe Hinojosa

TEMIC Autumnal Offerings 2026 European Tour

with very special guests Kingcrow

October 17 - Toulouse, FR @ Ready For Prog Festival  [TICKETS]

October 18 - Pratteln, CH @ Z7 [TICKETS]

October 19 - Munich, DE @ Backstage [TICKETS]

October 20 - Maastricht, NL @ Muziekgieterij [TICKETS]

October 21 - Paris, FR @ Backstage By The Mill [TICKETS]

October 22 - Rüsselsheim, DE @ Das Rind [TICKETS]

October 24 - Toruń, PL @ Art Rock Festival [TICKETS]

No matter how deep Ceiba digs into philosophical terrain, TEMIC continue to branch out in all directions both literally and figuratively. The album treats loss not as an end but as one more step along life’s path. “Your soul will never die”, assures lead single “Ceased To Be”, which crosses between prog’s technical sorcery and pop’s divine melodies with relative ease thanks to shrewd guidance from the group’s newest member and bassist Miguel Pereira (Withem, Big City). Supported by swaying leads, towering cleans and firm groove, 10-minute closer “As Long As We Last” promises to stay with us long after its final epic solo.    

“We wrote this album together with contributions from all five members”, the band says. “We allowed ourselves to explore the songs and really extend ourselves while always keeping the emotions at the front of our minds”.  

With Ceiba, TEMIC return with a thunderous ode of prog.  

Lineup

Fredrik Klemp (Maraton, 22) - Vocals

Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress) - Guitars, Backing Vocals

Diego Tejeida (Devin Townsend, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress, ex-Haken) - Keyboards, Sound Design

Simen Sandnes (Shining, Arkentype)  - Drums

Miguel Pereira (Withem, Big City) - Bass

Production credits

Drums and lead vocals recorded at Lionheart Studio in Oslo, Norway

Lead vocals engineered and produced by Diego Tejeida

Mixed by Chris Edrich

Mastered by Pierrick Noël at Atelier Mastering

Cover artwork

Hicham Hamzi / H-Hich Design

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/temicceiba

Follow TEMIC

Official Website: https://temicband.com

Bandcamp: https://temic.bandcamp.com/album/terror-management-theory

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/temic/1695936703

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/21VXRBFEQrR6Xrot1y5t7I

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FROZEN CROWN Release New Single "Reborn" + Video! — WATCH + LISTEN

Italian heavy power metal band FROZEN CROWN share the second single from their upcoming album, The Legend of the Six Kings, out October 2 via Napalm Records. "Reborn" is a powerful anthem of steadfastness as well as a bolstering tale about team spirit, perfectly encompassing the more narrative approach the band takes with their new album. With infinitely catchy "Reborn." FROZEN CROWN also show magnificent instrumental abilities through a majestic guitar solo.

Drummer Niso Tomasini about "Reborn":
"'Reborn' continues the narrative arc begun with 'The One,' with bright light manifesting a rebirth after dark. As Samwise Gamgee said, 'Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.' On this track, vocalist Giada 'Jade' Etro's voice takes some melancholic shades in the verses that find a great contrast in the powerful and cheerful anthemic choruses, running on a more straightforward, hard-and-heavy-inspired rhythm. In the video clip, our director Raoul Noise captured the band’s new dark fantasy aesthetic on a clear white background, embracing the theme of frost while keeping FROZEN CROWN’s signature live-performance approach, showing the energy and the alchemy between the band members."

Watch the Official Music Video for "Reborn" Below:

FROZEN CROWN about The Legend of the Six Kings:
"With our sixth album—our second on Napalm Records—we continue our search for the quintessential FROZEN CROWN tune, distilling the key elements of our sound and style into increasingly concise and straightforward songs, stripping away all unnecessary frills.

"The Legend of the Six Kings draws directly from our debut album The Fallen King, continuing the saga of the Kings and the Tyrant, as we are—thanks to a brilliant newly extended team—finally able to do justice to what we had in mind with the original concept of the band. The visionary genius of Raoul Noise (the video maker behind all our new videos and band photos), the masterful craftsmanship of Daria Gislon (who designed and built the throne and the literal 'frozen crown') and of course the outstanding artistic talent of Sheila Franco (who hand painted our album cover art) gave life to the vibrant, obscure, frozen world we had in mind since the very beginning of the band, somewhere between J. R. R. Tolkien’s harmonious and regal aesthetics and Robert E. Howard's brutality.

"The Legend of the Six Kings brings not only new visuals, but also an empowered sound, with the young war hearts getting older on the battlefield and becoming an increasingly leading force of the Crown (with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Niso Tomasini becoming a more integral part of the songwriting together with singer Giada 'Jade' Etro and mastermind Federico Mondelli) and new warriors joining our ranks (Aleksandra Stamenkovic and her scorching, old school, abrasive guitar leads).

This sixth album depicts the strength of our six band members, and our personal idea of Power Metal infused in ten catchy tracks touching the most varied nuances of the genre, from raw and uncompromising Speed ​​Metal, to the sumptuous magniloquence of Symphonic Metal, to the occasional linear chaos of Melodic Death Metal, but always sounding as FROZEN CROWN as ever!"

Get Your Copy Of The Legend of the Six Kings NOW!

FROZEN CROWN LIVE 2026

NORTH AMERICA:
Supporting Kamelot, Special Guest: Visions of Atlantis:

8/28 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
8/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
8/31 — Dallas, TX — The Studio at the Factory
9/02 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
9/03 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
9/04 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
9/05 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore
9/07 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre
9/08 — Seattle, WA — Neptune
9/10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at The Complex
9/11 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
9/12 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman
9/14 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
9/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/17 — St. Charles, IL — The Arcada Theatre
9/18 — Cleveland, OH — Globe Iron
9/19 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
9/20 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/22 — Quebec City, QC — Theatre Capitole
9/24 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
9/25 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/26 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
9/27 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring

EUROPE:
Supporting Beast in Black, Special Guest: Sonata Arctica:

10/26 — London, UK — O2 Forum Kentish Town
10/27 — Brussels, BE — Ancienne Belgique
10/28 — Tilburg, NL — Poppodium 013
10/29 — Leipzig, DE — Haus Auensee Leipzig
10/31 — Vienna, AT — Gasometer
11/01 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra
11/02 — Zlin, CZ — Sports Hall Datart
11/03 — Gliwice, PL — Prezero Arena
11/05 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle
11/06 — Hanover, DE — Swiss Life Hall
11/07 — Ludwigsburg, DE — MHP Arena
11/08 — Offenbach, DE — Stadthalle
11/09 — Paris, FR — L’Olympia
11/11 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 1
11/12 — Madrid, ES — Sala La Riviera
11/13 — Bilbao, ES — Santana 27
11/14 — Toulouse, FR — Le Bikini
11/15 — Lyon, FR — Le Transbordeur
11/17 — Zurich, CH — Komplex 457
11/18 — Milan, IT — Alcatraz
11/20 — Munich, DE — Zenith
11/21 — Luxembourg, LU — Rockhal
11/22 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
11/23 — Hamburg, DE — Inselpark
11/24 — Gothenburg, SE — Eriksbergshallen
11/25 — Stockholm, SE — Arenan Fryshuset

FROZEN CROWN ARE:
Giada "Jade" Etro — Lead and Backing Vocals
Federico Mondelli — Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
Niso Tomasini — Drums
Francesco Zof — Bass, Backing Vocals 
Alessia Lanzone — Lead Guitar
Aleksandra Stamenkovic — Lead Guitar

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN radiates on "Feed The Light" from new "Real Life Evolutio" album

Iconic NYC artist Joan As Police Woman presents 'Feed The Light', a highlight track from her new 'Real Life Evolution' album, released via UK label Reveal Records. She says, "Songs live beyond their creators. Like us, they settle into themselves over time, finding their own equilibrium. That spirit is the pulse of this new album — ten reimagined versions of every song from the original 'Real Life'".

She also shares the video for the 'Feed The Light (Real Life Anniversary Sessions)', the latest from  series, recorded by Adam Sachs at The Owl Music Parlor in Brooklyn and filmed by Ehud Lazin.

The album version differs markedly with Joan playing Fender Rhodes as her chosen instrument, while the video finds her blissfully at home on bass guitar. Recorded by Danny Blume at Hidden Quarry Studios in Bearsville, NY, the album version involves long-term collaborators Thomas Bartlett  (Rhodes bass) and Parker Kindred (drums and vocals). In the video version, Joan is joined by Jeremy Gustin on drums and Will Graefe on guitar and vocals.

Joan has also announced February 2027 dates for her 'Real Life 20th Anniversary Tour', complimenting her November 2026 dates, bringing her to UK, Italy, Germany, France and The Netherlands. Performing her debut 'Real Life' album as a trio, shows will also include song from her catalogue, fan favourites, deep cuts and many surprises

Joan Wasser, known as Joan As Police Woman since 2004, is a critically acclaimed musician and producer, and a sought-after collaborator, dubbed “the coolest woman in pop” (The Times) and “one of the 21st century’s best musicians” (The Economist). As a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, her music defies easy categorization, crafting her own sound that blends various genres.

‘I wrote this song to survive a tour. I was stuck in a van with a friend who was slowly driving me out of my mind. I kept reaching for compassion — genuinely, I tried — but every generous thought had a way of circling straight back to fantasies of duct tape," says Joan Wasser.

"The arrangement came together with Parker Kindred during a massive blizzard in upstate New York. I wanted to break free from the guitar riff the song was born on and find something with more lift to it. I started playing a line on the Rhodes and sang to that instead — and something opened up. Parker adds his voice to the track as well, and I got happily lost in the vintage synths. Thomas Bartlett is magnificent on Rhodes bass; he absolutely tears it apart in the best possible way."

Joan also recently shared the 'Real Life (Real Life Anniversary Sessions)', confessing “I wrote this song to romance a man. We met once for 3 minutes and I had decided he was The One. Bear in mind, this is ages ago. Conveniently, we lived 6000 miles apart.... I brazenly put his name in the song. Unsurprisingly it didn’t work out between us. But the song did." This follows stripped-down trio-format versions of 'Eternal Flame', 'Flushed Chest', 'The Ride', 'Anyone' and 'I Defy'.

Unveiled exactly 20 years from her debut's release, Joan As Police Woman has reimagined her 'Real Life' album with numerous guests. Through countless performances, these renditions are brought to life by the brilliance of the players who helped define their sound. The result is ten stunning tracks with varied flavours and collaborators.

photos by Judi Rosen

CREDITS
All songs written by Joan Wasser
Published by Fists of Fury (BMI / Domino Publishing),
except “I Defy” written by Joan Wasser & Anohni (Rebis Music (ASCAP))
Produced by Joan Wasser except “I Defy”, “We Don’t Own It” and “Feed The Light” produced by Joan Wasser & Parker Kindred
Mixed by Patrick Dillett at Reservoir Studios
Mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound
Joan Wasser  - vocals, piano, Wurlitzer, strings
Krystle Warren - vocals
Will Graefe - acoustic guitar
Jeremy Gustin - drums, vocals
Oren Bloedow - electric guitar
Danny Blume - electric bass
Parker Kindred - drums
Tony Scherr - upright bass
Krystal Warren - vocals on 'I Defy'
Iggy Pop - vocals on 'Save Me'
Album package concept & design by Judi Rosen
(p) & (c) 2026 Sweet Police LLC under exclusive licence to Reveal Records
Joan As Police Woman photos by Judi Rosen
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

REAL LIFE ANNIVERSARY TOUR
NOV 5  London, UK - Union Chapel
NOV 6  London, UK - Union Chapel
NOV 7  Manchester, UK - RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)
NOV 9   Glasgow, UK - Oran Mor
NOV 11  Brugge, Belgium - Cactus Club
NOV 12  Amsterdam, Netherlands - Zonnehuis (sold out)
NOV 13  Hamburg, Germany - Mojo Club
NOV 15  Aarhus, Denmark - Train
NOV 16  Copenhagen, Denmark - DR Concert Hall
NOV 18  Budapest, Hungary - House of Music Hungary
NOV 20  Roma, Italy - Angelo Mai
NOV 22  Berlin, Germany - Haus des Rundfunks & Großer Sendesaal

FEB 12  Paris, France - Alhambra
FEB 14  Amsterdam, Netherlands - Zonnehuis
FEB 16  Bremen, Germany - Kulturzentrum Radio Bremen
FEB 17  Heidelberg, Germany - Kulturhaus Karlstorbahnhof
FEB 19  Schorndorf, Germany - Club Manufaktur
FEB 21  Brighton, UK - Komedia
FEB 22  Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Junction (J2)
FEB 23  Norwich, UK - Norwich Arts Centre
FEB 24  Leeds, UK - Howard Assembly Room
FEB 26  Bologna, Italy - Estragon Club
FEB 27  Milan, Italy - Santeria Toscana 31


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SoCal Metal Band Fraxures Return With Steaming New Single “Trauma Bond" via Cleopatra Records

Los Angeles, California: SoCal metal band Fraxures unleashes the third single from its highly anticipated new album, Hexes. Since forming during the pandemic, the powerhouse five-piece has forged an unmistakable sound, blending crushing heaviness with emotional depth. Hexes is a raw and unapologetic exploration of the darkest aspects of the human condition, told through a deeply personal perspective that follows a journey through the shadows in search of the light.

 

“'Trauma Bond' is based upon being trauma bonded to someone. No matter how toxic the relationship is, the two cannot seem to break away from each other, yet they find no peace in each other’s presence. So the song outlines the push-pull of that relationship, being helplessly bonded through the chaos the two have built, and finally being able to break that bond and be free of the constant space of trauma that festers in the unity of the two people," says frontman Travis Neal.

 

 STREAM "Trauma Bond" HERE

HEXES CD/Vinyl is Available HERE

HEXES Digital is Available HERE

 

WATCH "Trauma Bond" Official Music Video Below:

Formed in 2020 in southern California, Fraxures line up as: Travis Neal (vocals), Fred Aching (drums), Vinny Marvaso (bass), Nolan Davis (guitar, vocals) and Esty Sanchez (guitar) - seasoned musicians from renowned acts such as William Shatner Band, Deadgroove, Kings Of Thrash, Divine Heresy, Powerflo, BillyBio, The Bloodline, and A Hero Within.  The members’ shared passion for creating earth-shattering music saw FRΛXURES emerge as a force to be reckoned with, blending the raw energy of metal with a modern edge. 

 

Their sound reflects their rich history, while carving a distinct path in the heavy music scene, reflected by the success of live performances alongside some of the biggest names in metal and alternative rock - Fear Factory, Snot, Taproot, Orbit Culture, Of Mice & Men and Unearth among them.

 

Fraxure’s first release, the critically acclaimed EP Firewater Sessions, was produced by legend Billy Graziadei of Biohazard. Showcasing the band’s ability to channel crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics into a cohesive sonic experience, it led to them joining the Cleopatra Records family last year, since then they have released two singles, “Blackheart Serenade" and "It’s No Good," a hit on into Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

 

Now Hexes is on the horizon, and for the band’s fans, its September 4th release date cannot arrive quickly enough, all the more so after the band announced “Grab the vinyl or deluxe CD to explore the deeper meaning of each track.”

V.B.O. Explore Fast-Paced Love And Neon Lights In "Shadow of Your Kiss", Release Debut Album Vice Business Only

Under the neon lights of Miami's streets love burns bright and is fast extinguished in a city that never sleeps. In the new single and video for "Shadow of Your Kiss", V.B.O. expose the light and shade that arises when deep connections are formed and severed in this urban landscape. "Shadow of Your Kiss" arrives alongside V.B.O.'s debut full length Vice Business Only, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. 

"'Shadow of Your Kiss' is the fourth official video by Vice Business Only, telling the story of a love that ignites and fades within the frenzy and chaos of an American metropolis." Explains Francesco Cavalieri..

"The track captures the emotional intensity of a relationship shaped by fast-paced lives, sleepless nights, and moments that burn bright before disappearing. Love is a central element in life, and it holds the same importance in our music. Like all powerful emotions, it carries both passion and pain — leaving behind memories that are beautiful, intense, and impossible to erase. This song is a reflection of that duality: the light and the darkness that every unforgettable connection leaves behind."

Order Vice Business Only HERE!

With eerie bass tones and retro-synth arpeggios, "Shadow of Your Kiss" explores the centrality of love in our lives and the powerful emotions that accompany it. Risers and vocoders enhance the mood as the dynamics ebb and flow across the track. The catchy lead melody hook and vocal lines throughout "Shadow of Your Kiss" inject an anthemic touch that is matched with the electronic textures. 

Vice Business Only was recorded at LSD-Studios (Lübeck, Germany), produced, mixed and mastered by Lasse Lammert. Photography is by Onofrio Petronella and Tommaso Barletta, with the album cover artwork design by V.B.O. 

V.B.O. Is:

Francesco Cavalieri - Vocals
Simone Giusti - Bass
Claudio Falconcini - Guitar
Federico Meranda - Keys
Angelo Carmignani - Drums

Connect With V.B.O.:

Website: https://www.vbomusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicebusinessonly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vbomusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vbomusic

Melodic Death Metal Quartet FALSIMONIAN Release Video For New Anguish Driven Track "The Enemy"

FALSIMONIAN present a ferocious aggression in their new single offering, "The Enemy". Taken from the forthcoming EP For Survival, scheduled to arrive independently on November 7, 2026, the track is rooted in melodic death metal alongside groove, thrash metal, and black metal influences. 

On the new release, FALSIMONIAN share: 
"'The Enemy' speaks about the manipulation that society has fallen where everyone is pitted against each other to create conflict and a divide in society making enemies of people who may share a common goal."

"The Enemy" sees FALSIMONIAN joined by vocalist Alfredo Rocha Sifuente (ORCUS O DIS) whose performance alongside Erick Valverde contributes to the depiction of argumentative voices in conflict. This vocal arrangement is designed to evoke a state of paranoia and persecution complex. The track's chorus sees the vocal parts join to further emphasize the 'victim/aggressor' dichotomy. Fast-paced and overlapping phrases build a sense of urgency, anger and chaos.

The US and Mexico based melodic death metal band FALSIMONIAN infuse their dynamic heavy sound with influences from Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as progressive elements and jazz. Centered around a fictional, dystopian world, the upcoming EP considers the everyday impact onto individuals who are living under the threat and fear of a world-ending catastrophe.

For Survival was produced by Jesus Fuentes Valverde, with mixing and mastering by Gil Andrade. Drums engineering was undertaken by Ruben Sanchez at Urvn Studios, with guitars and keyboards recorded by Jesus Fuentes Valverde and vocals recorded by Erick Valverde. Guitar and vocal editing, and bass programming, was by Jesus Fuentes Valverde. Additional guitars on "Limitless", "Judgment" and "For Survival" were recorded and edited by Cesar Robles. 

All artwork photography for the EP and single releases are from X-Rays Erick Valverde has taken over the last 10 years. The artworks utilize original photographs of a colorful sunset as the light source behind the X-Rays. These colors are commonly seen in the desert skies of the US/Mexico border. Ariadne Willis, adjusted the photographs for the layout and design of the EP and single covers. Erick's accidents and health struggles have also indirectly influenced the overall theme of the EP. Additional photography by Rancho Creativo Studios. 

FALSIMONIAN Is:

Erick Valverde - Vocals
Jesus Fuentes Valverde - Guitars, Keyboards
Cesar Robles Sanchez - Lead Guitars 
Mauricio “Moritz” Gonzalez - Drums


Connect With FALSIMONIAN:

Official Website: https://falsimonian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/falsimonian
Instagram: https://instagram.com/falsimonian
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falsimonian
Discord: https://discord.gg/aU5TbnPF8M 

CULT ICON SHERI MOON ZOMBIE UNVEILS DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO "I LOVE MY ROBOT"

Cult icon, actress, designer, and longtime horror favorite SHERI MOON ZOMBIE expands her creative universe today with the release of her debut single and music video, "I Love My Robot." Helmed by acclaimed producer Zeuss and accompanied by a video directed by ROB ZOMBIE, the track blends retro sci-fi, playful camp, and infectious hooks into an irresistibly offbeat anthem that is unmistakably SHERI.

Equal parts tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly timely, "I Love My Robot" offers a witty take on life in an increasingly algorithm-driven world. Beneath its infectious energy and B-movie charm, the song celebrates imagination, individuality, and the simple joy of thinking for yourself. It's a playful reminder that while technology may make life easier, nothing can replace genuine creativity or human connection.

Coinciding with today's release, Nuclear Blast has launched pre-orders for an exclusive 12-inch picture disc featuring "I Love My Robot" on Side A and Rob Zombie's "Sir Lord Acid Wolfman" on Side B. Limited to just 600 copies worldwide (500 US / 100 EU), the one-time pressing is scheduled for release on October 30, making it an essential collector's item for fans of the Zombieuniverse.

The release also arrives ahead of ROB ZOMBIE’s North American summer tour with MARILYN MANSON in support of his latest studio album, The Great Satan, further celebrating a creatively prolific year for the ZOMBIE camp.

Pre-order 12-inch Picture Disc & Stream “I Love My Robot”: https://smz.bfan.link/i-love-my-robot

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Ministry’s Final Album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) Coming October 30 On Cleopatra Records

Done. Sayonara. Finito. However you want to say it, Ministry is coming to an end. But before bidding adieu, creator and music madman Al Jourgensen has a few final things to say about the state of the world, those in charge and how we should all collectively move forward.

 

He gets it all off his chest in Ministry’s final album Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) coming October 30 on Cleopatra Records. Ministry released a first taste of the album with the single and video for single “Burned Out.”

 

See the music video for “Burned Out,” directed by Joshua Bradford (formerly of Revolting Cocks), BELOW:

 

Since 1981, Ministry and Jourgensen have been recognized as pioneers of industrial music with a history built upon 17 studio albums, 8 live releases, 8 side projects, multiple touring campaigns across 5 continents, an autobiography, 2 documentaries, the administration of last rites no less than 3 times, and the countless numbers of devoted acolytes and fans.

 

On marking the end of an era, Jourgensen shares, “I’m fucking done. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. I’m amazed at the path that it’s taken, from With Sympathy to where we’re at today, and all points in between. It’s been quite a ride, but I’m completely at peace with the fact that it’s done. It’s time to herd goats.”

 

Notably, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)Ministry’s 17th release—features one final collaboration with legacy member Paul Barker on the final album track “We’re Still Here,” alongside the handiwork of current Ministry bandmates, guitarists Monte Pittman and Cesar Soto, bassist Paul D’ Amour, sampler/synth player John Bechdel and drummer Pepe Clarke Magaña.

Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will be available in several formats including vinyl, CD, cassettes and digital, also including several vinyl variants and box sets:

  • Green & Black Splatter LP

  • Silver & Black Splatter LP

  • Coke Bottle Green LP

  • Box Set: Green Splatter LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD

  • Box Set: Purple Marble LP, Picture LP, 7-inch, CD

Fans can pre-save the digital album HERE and pre-order digital copies HERE, and find a new Ministry merch line HERE.

Ministry will bring tracks from Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) and other classic hits on the road in 2027 with an international goodbye tour. The Goodbye Europe Tour with special guest Die Krupps begins April 2027. It will be followed by a full U.S. run, to be announced. The European tour dates will feature exclusive meet and greet opportunities with Al Jourgensen, also including a photo op, souvenir laminate pass, silk screen poster and final European tour coin. Fans can purchase meet and greets HERE.

 

In the meantime, Ministry has a few final U.S. tour dates for 2026, including Chicago’s Salt Shed, the historic Red Rocks in Colorado and appearances at Louder Than Life and Sick New World Texas. Find more info and tickets at MinistryBand.com.

 

MINISTRY U.S. 2026 DATES
September 15 Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks

September 20 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

October 3 Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed

October 24 Fort Worth, TX @ Sick New World Texas

 

MINISTRY GOODBYE EUROPE 2027 TOUR

April 2 Utrecht, NL @ Ronda

April 3 Saarbrücken, DE @ Garage

April 4 Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique

April 6 Manchester, UK @ O2 Victoria Warehouse

April 7 Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia

April 9 Nottingham, UK @ Rock City

April 10 London, UK @ Troxy

April 12 Paris, FR @ Bataclan

April 14 Madrid, ES @ La Riviera

April 15 Barcelona, ES @ Paral-lel

April 17 Lausanne, CH @ Docks

April 18 Munich, DE @ Tonhalle

April 19 Vienna, AT @ Gasometer

April 21 Prague, CZ @ Forum Karlín

April 22 Warsaw, PL @ Progresja

April 24 Berlin, DE @ Columbiahalle

April 25 Hamburg, DE @ Grosse Freiheit 36

April 26 Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio

April 27 Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller

April 29 Stockholm, SE @ Fållan

May 1 Helsinki, FI @ House of Culture

Changeling Release Blindfolded Guitar Playthrough

CHANGELING, the progressive death metal band led by guitarist Tom "Fountainhead" Geldschläger (ex-Obscura), is releasing a blindfolded guitar playthrough of "World? What World?". Shot in studio and taken from the band’s debut album, Changeling, the playthrough turns the song into a single uninterrupted performance, with Fountainhead navigating its shifting time signatures and tremolo-picked runs entirely by feel.

Watch the blindfolded guitar playthrough of “World? What World?” Below:

Changeling is out now on Season of Mist

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"World? What World?" is one of the most punishing songs on Changeling. Built on 260 bpm blast beats and a brass arrangement scored for an ensemble of Wagnerian tubas, it stages a confrontation with fear and the unconscious mind, Losing the visual reference point of the fretboard turns the new guitar playthrough into a demonstration of muscle memory as much as musicianship, a fitting angle for a song built around the collapse of perceptual certainty.

Changeling moves through four distinct chapters. The album opens in tech-death vocabulary, rooted in Fountainhead's work on Obscura's album Akroasis. It closes with "Anathema", the 16-minute successor to his own "Weltseele."

Catch Changeling on the band’s first European headline tour this November with Obsidian Tide.  

CHANGELING 2026 European Headline TOUR? WHAT TOUR?

with Obsidian Tide

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November 12 – Hamburg, Germany @ Bambi Galore (+ Soulsplitter)

November 13 – Cologne, Germany @ MTC (+ 46 Forty Six Band)

November 14 – Arnhem, Netherlands @ Willemeen (+ Demichron)

November 15 – Den Haag, Netherlands @ Musicon (+ Hyla)

November 17 – Charleroi, Belgium @ MCP Apache (+ Laucean)

November 19 – Kaiserslautern, Germany @ Irish House ( + Magefa)

November 20 – Stuttgart, Germany @ Club Zentral

November 21 – Innsbruck, Austria @ Livestage (+ Virial)

November 22 – Vienna, Austria @ Escape Metalcorner (+ Pater Tenebrarum)

November 24 – Landshut, Germany @ Rocketclub

November 25 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Black Pes (+ Poppy Seed Grinder)

November 26 – Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Rock Hill (+ TBA)

November 27 – Warsaw, Poland @ Potok (+ TBA)

November 29 – Berlin, Germany @ Kulturhaus Insel

The HU Release Triumphant New Album "HUN" + Share "Horesemen" Video

Fresh from sharing the stage with Iron Maiden in the the UK and standing at the cusp of what is promising to be their boldest creative chapter yet, Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU — Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing); Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing); Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing); and Temka(tovshuur, throat singing) — are pleased to unveil their third full-length album, HUN, out now via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Get HUN here. While the digital and physical album is out now, the vinyl version and box set (details further below) will see release on September 11.

HUN — which translates to "human" in their native language — holds special meaning for the band. Originally called Between the Heaven and Earth, the album was intended to be understood as something natural and true, akin to human life on Earth, which is why they chose HUN to best represent it.

"In our third album, we tested many boundaries and used different techniques to perfect the combination of traditional instruments with heavy metal music genres," says Jaya. "The concept of the HUN album comes from universal experiences we all go through collectively as humans in this world. Our hope is to remind our listeners the importance of introspection through variety of songs from slow to fast rhythmic songs."

Alongside the album release, the band has shared the video for "HORSEMEN." Watch it below.

"'Horsemen' is inspired by the legendary Mongolian warriors who once rode across much of the known world," the band says. "These warriors were known for their discipline, intelligence, courage, and incredible skill. They were called the 'Army of the Heavens' because of their unmatched mobility and strength. This song celebrates their spirit and honors the qualities that made them legendary. It's a reminder that true power comes from discipline, wisdom, and unity."

The HU's previously released the single "Lost Soul" (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE). It marks the first collaboration between the Gold-certified global phenomenon and NOTHING MORE. Listen to "Lost Soul" (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE) here and watch the video here. The track is currently No. 17 on the active rock charts.

HUN finds The HU, who were first tipped by NPR back in 2019, at the peak of their powers thus far. They expand the scope of their signature Hunnu Rock with 11 tracks steeped in the lore and legend of Mongolia, yet uplifted with universal ambition. It's as epic, enthralling, and enigmatic and it opens the gateway into their world.

"We took our time to do this right, and we're so glad that we're almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years," the band says. "Now, we are also focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist. We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!"

The HU just wrapped a successful headline tour of North America, but they are not done. The band will return to the U.S. in August, supporting Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson before heading to Europe in September. 

All forthcoming The HU shows, are below.

WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, + ORGY:
8/20 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/21 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/24 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
8/26 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
8/27 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
8/29 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/30 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/1 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre
9/2 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
9/4 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
9/5 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/6 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
9/9 — Maryland Heights, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/10 — Kansas City, MO — MORTON Amphitheater
9/12 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
9/14 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/16 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest
9/17 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
9/18 — Ridgefield, WA — Cascades Amphitheater
9/20 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord

THE HU 2026 UK/EU TOUR WITH SKALD:
9/29 — Glasgow, Scotland — O2 Academy
10/1 — Bristol, England — Prospect Building
10/2 — Bournemouth, England — O2 Academy
10/3 — Newcastle, England — O2 City Hall
10/5 — Belfast, Northern Ireland — The Telegraph
10/6 — Dublin, Ireland — 3Olympia Theatre
10/8 — Birmingham, England — O2 Academy
10/9 — London, England — O2 Academy Brixton
10/10 — Manchester, England — O2 Apollo
10/11 — Norwich, England — UEA
10/14 — Brussels, Belgium — Ancienne Belgique
10/15 — Hamburg, Germany — Sporthalle
10/17 — Munich, Germany — Tonhalle
10/18 — Berlin, Germany — Columbiahalle
10/19 — Warsaw, Poland — Stodola
10/20 — Warsaw, Poland — Stodola
10/22 — Cologne, Germany — Palladium
10/23 — Utrecht, Netherlands — TivoliVredenburg
10/24 — Tilburg, Netherlands — 013
10/27 — Paris, France — L'Olympia
10/28 — Lyon, France — Le Radiant
10/30 — Zurich, Switzerland — X-Tra
10/31 — Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg — Rockhal

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Bay Area Thrashers FORBIDDEN Announce Self-Titled Album Set for Release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK

Today, thrash metal pioneers FORBIDDEN are proud to announce their new self-titled album, set for release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK, marking the band's first full-length release since 2010. To celebrate the announcement and offer fans a taste of what to expect, FORBIDDEN unleashes their new single, "Psyclops," alongside an official video.

About the new single, guitarist Craig Locicero shares:

"'Psyclops' was the final song completed for our newest self-titled offering. It was part of the last batch of music completed with Jeremy Von Epp & myself on the home stretch of our writing sessions & it came together quickly. The song itself is a hypnotizing stomper. Heavy footed like millions of people marching against how things stand in the status quo. Norman’s lyrics for 'Psyclops' should be left to the interpretation of the listeners. The chorus paints a vivid picture…'Forsaken, fast asleep and trapped inside a maze, Complacent eyes securely locked in an obscure gaze.'”

Watch the Official Video for "Psyclops" Below:

FORBIDDEN’s legacy is one of being the youngest, hungriest and most ambitious of the Bay Area brethren that has launched metal paradigm-shifters from Metallica to Machine Head. With a reconstituted lineup, guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho, have crafted an hour-plus masterpiece of thrashy predilection, emotive musical movements, and prog-scraping sonic ambitions. From the intensity of opening track, “Single Point Failure” to the philosophical shades of the 9-minute closer, “Flower of Life,” this is FORBIDDEN not merely stretching beyond the steely foundations of 1988’s classic ‘Forbidden Evil’ or the quantum leap of 1990’s ‘Twisted Into Form,’ but the sound of a band with a new sense of scope and purpose. Produced by Locicero, Kontos & Zach Ohren (Machine Head), ‘Forbidden’ isn’t merely a revival for quintet, but full-blown reinvigoration and purgative endpoint for this Bay Area metal institution.

Locicero comments on the album:

"Making 'Forbidden' felt more like an odyssey than a typical recording process. We set out to create a record that reminds people why they fell in love with thrash and heavy metal in the first place, embracing raw energy, melody, and the imperfections that give heavy music its character. Every member brought their best, and having Brann Dailor (Mastodon) join us on'Sycophantasy' was an incredible addition. 'Forbidden' is five lifetimes of experience forged into one piece of metallic art."

Pre-Order 'Forbidden' HERE

FORBIDDEN is excited to be hitting the road in support of their upcoming self-titled album on a run of headlining tour dates supported by Heathen and Void.

FORBIDDEN Live:

10/23 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Usual Place

10/25 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

10/26 - Denver, CO @ Federal Theatre

10/28 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabes

10/29 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club

10/30 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies

10/31 - Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge

11/01 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

11/02 - Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theater

11/04 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (Upstairs)

11/05 - Brooklyn, NY @ TBD

11/07 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground

11/08 - Lititz, PA @ Mickey's Black Box

11/09 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

11/10 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

11/12 - Orlando, FL @ Conduit

11/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Altar)

11/15 - Destin, FL @ Club LA

11/17 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

11/18 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

11/20 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

11/21 - Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress

11/22 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

Tickets and more information can be found HERE

Hollywood Vampires Drop Live "Ace of Spades" Video

Hollywood Vampires, the rock supergroup featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen, are releasing "Ace Of Spades" as the second single from their upcoming live album At Montreux Jazz Festival. Recorded during the band's 2018 appearance at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, the track is a powerful tribute to one of rock's most beloved icons — Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead.
 
Accompanied by a live video filmed in Montreux, the performance captures the raw energy and chemistry that have made Hollywood Vampires a standout live act.
 
"Lemmy was one of a kind," the band says. "'Ace Of Spades' remains one of the defining songs in rock history, and this performance honors his legacy."
 
A highlight of the upcoming album, “Ace Of Spades” reflects the band's long-standing mission of celebrating the artists who shaped rock music. Few songs embody the rebellious spirit of rock 'n' roll quite like Motörhead's signature anthem, making it a fitting addition to a set that bridges the Vampires' own material with tributes to their musical heroes.

LISTEN TO "ACE OF SPADES" HERE.

PRE-ORDER AT MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL HERE.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "ACE OF SPADES." Below;

HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES ON TOUR IN EUROPE IN 2026:
08/12 — London, UK
08/14 — Cardiff, UK
08/15 — Scarborough, UK
08/17 — Glasgow, UK
08/18 — Manchester, UK
08/19 — Birmingham, UK
08/21 — Colchester, UK
08/22 — Halifax, UK
08/25 — Nürnberg, GER
08/26 — Paris, FR
08/28 — Köln, GER
08/30 — Hamburg, GER
09/01 — Milano, IT
09/02 — Este, IT
09/03 — Pula, HR
09/05 — St. Pölten, AT
09/06 — Praha, CZ
09/08 — Budapest, HU
09/10 — Łódź, PO

156/Silence Release New Single "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" And Music Video From Upcoming New Album 'From A Distance' via Pure Noise Records

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania atmospheric metalcore quintet 156/Silence have released their latest offering, "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" and the official music video. The track is taken from the band's upcoming new full-length, 'From A Distance', out on September 4 via Pure Noise Records. Elaborating on the inspiration behind the track, the band shared:

"The call of the void is the voice in our heads that wants to self-destruct even when we don’t feel bad. A compulsion to hurt ourselves even if we don’t want to. Being swept from under by intrusive thoughts."

'From A Distance' is available now for pre-order at the link here. Stream "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" here and watch the music video below.

After taking Inkcarceration 2026 by storm last weekend, 156/Silence will next set their sights on the 'It's Not You, It's Me' Tour across North America with Chiodos, sace6 and Second Harbour beginning Thursday, July 30, with several headlining dates from Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22 with Coldstate as support. Following, the band will kick off their 'From A Distance Tour' US headlining run with Aviana, Heavensgate and Fromjoy supporting. Dates are already selling out, so be sure to get your tickets at the link here before it's too late.


It's Not You, It's Me Tour Dates with Chiodos, sace6 & Second Harbour

Thu, Jul 30 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

Sat, Aug 1 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell @ The Complex

Mon, Aug 3 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

Wed, Aug 5 - Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom

Thu, Aug 6 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

Fri, Aug 7 - Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore

Sun, Aug 9 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre

Mon, Aug 10 - Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall

Tue, Aug 11 - Saskatoon, SK @ Louis

Wed, Aug 12 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

Fri, Aug 14 - St. Paul, MN @ Myth Live

Sat, Aug 15 - Green Bay, WI @ Epic Event Center

Sun, Aug 16 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Mon, Aug 17 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Wed, Aug 19 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall

Sun, Aug 23 - Portland, ME @ State Theater

Tue, Aug 25 - Providence, RI @ Fete Ballroom

Wed, Aug 26 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount

Fri, Aug 28 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

Sat, Aug 29 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

Upcoming 156/Silence Headlining One-Off Dates with Coldstate:

Thu, Aug 20 - Barrie, ON @ The Queens Night Club *Low Tix*

Fri, Aug 21 - Syracuse, NY @ Song & Dance

Sat, Aug 22 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground

'From A Distance Tour' US Headlining Dates with Aviana, Heavensgate & Fromjoy:

Wed Sep 9 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium Upstairs *Low Tix*

Thu Sep 10 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows

Fri Sep 11 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry @ The Fillmore *Low Tix*

Sat Sep 12 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage *Low Tix*

Sun Sep 13 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

Tue Sep 15 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall

Wed Sep 16 - Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West

Thu Sep 17 - Winter Park, FL @ The Conduit Sold Out

Fri Sep 18 - Jacksonville, FL @ Albatross

Sat Sep 19 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

Sun Sep 20 - Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life^

Tue Sep 22 - Dallas, TX @ Puzzles Deep Ellum

Wed Sep 23 - San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box

Fri Sep 25 - Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room *Low Tix*

Sat Sep 26 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory *Low Tix*

Sun Sep 27 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post *Low Tix*

Wed Sep 30 - Kansas City, MO @ RecordBar *Low Tix*

Fri Oct 02 - Detroit, MI @ TSDMAAC (Sanctuary) *Low Tix*

Sat Oct 03 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving *Low Tix*

^Festival Date

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD Release New Single And Video For "On The Wings Of Dragons"

Led by JD McGibney, L.A.'s ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD hark back to their roots with the new single release "On the Wings of Dragons". The track began the project's journey as it's first release in 2013. Recrafted, rearranged and performed by a different line-up, "On the Wings of Dragons" initiates the next chapter for ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. 

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD delve into the meaning behind "On the Wings of Dragons": "This song was written as an inspirational piece to invigorate and encourage audiences to believe in themselves, to listen to their instincts and not the nay-saying of others.”

The core characteristics of ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's sound are present throughout "On the Wings of Dragons". Passionate storytelling and world building are brought to life through progressive compositional arrangements that are interjected with catchy hooks. Dynamic production and technical prowess see ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD deliver an epic sonic display.

"On the Wings of Dragons" was produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD. The track was recorded at Counter Communications and engineered, mixed and mastered by Chris Wirsig. Produced by ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD, the music video was directed and edited by Tom Flynn. 

About ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD:

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD began as a side project for guitarist JD McGibney (ex-VOODOO KUNGFU) before augmenting to a full line-up in 2021. Alongside McGibney, the instrumental symphonic progressive metal band is now comprised of Jason Klein on bass (ex-BUTCHER BABIES), Eddie Trager on drums (ex-NEKROGOBLIKON) and Chris Wirsig on keyboards (award winning TV and film composer).

The ethos of the band is to empower listeners through music, to assist individuals who are fighting on their own battlefields and to help them find courage. ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD strive to improve awareness of and discourse around mental illness through the power of heavy metal. The band made their live debut at the 2022 "This Is My Brave" mental health fundraiser, where the band helped to raise around $30,000 to donate to local Los Angeles mental health charities.

2024 saw ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD open for Taiwanese folk metal artist NiNi at her debut USA headline show in November of 2024. In the following year, the quartet embarked on their debut headline West Coast tour across October/November of 2025.

In 2025, ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD's 2024 single release "Modern Prometheus" was long listed in the 2025 GRAMMY Awards in three categories: Best Metal Performance, Best Instrumental Composition and Best Arrangement - Instrumental or A Capella. Additionally, "Modern Prometheus" was nominated in the Hollywood Independent Music Awards in 2025.

More recently the band unveiled their haunting interpretation of "Phantom of the Opera" featuring guitarist Eli Santana (IGNITE, ex-HUNTRESS, ex-HOLY GRAIL), and showcased their untamable power in their cover of "Poison" featuring ANTHEA. 

ANGELS ON THE BATTLEFIELD is:

JD McGibney - Guitar
Jason Klein - Bass
Chris Wirsig - Keyboard/Orchestration
Eddie Trager - Drums

LA-based SAM LAPIDES shares hopeful Americana-tinged 'Kisses In My Pocket'

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Sam Lapides presents his new Americana-flavored rock ballad 'Kisses In My Pocket', a deeply personal song about longing, connection and the courage to reach outward. Built around Lapides’ weathered, soulful voice and intimate storytelling, the track reflects the emotional honesty that has defined his music for more than four decades.

The colorful video was created by Italian visionary Francesca Bonci, known for her work with Federale (Brian Jonestown Massacre's Collin Hegna), The Dandy Warhols, Pete International Airport and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, and Tombstones In Their Eyes, among others.

"'Kisses in my Pocket' is a love letter coming from my unconscious.  At it’s core, it is a love song, a longing for connection but it’s more hopeful than my previous songs," says Sam Lapides. "I woke up one day with the melody and the chorus in my head, which rarely happens. This is about heart-ache and wanting to reach out, a deep expression of wanting to be there for someone else and also for myself."

With artwork and photography by artist Maureen Maki, this single was produced by Bill Lloyd at Awesomewood Studios in North Hollywood, the recording strips the song down to its emotional core. Lapides’ vocals and guitar are joined by Lloyd’s understated instrumentation and harmonies, creating a timeless ballad that balances vulnerability with warmth.

“When Sam first played ‘Kisses In My Pocket’ for me, I heard a completely different arrangement,” admits Bill Lloyd. “I had imagined a Bakersfield-style shuffle honky-tonk country rock song, but when we returned to the original idea, we found the tenderness of the song. It became a simple, no-frills recording that let the emotion shine through.”

Lapides’ musical journey began on the streets, where he honed his craft in Ann Arbor, Boston, and Venice Beach. That independent spirit carried through his early work with The Folkminers and into Ghosthouse, the folk-rock band he formed with John Thoman of Rain Parade. With multiple albums, label backing, critical acclaim, European tours and notable support slots (including for Wall of Voodoo's Stan Ridgway), Ghosthouse established Lapides as a solid force in the independent music scene.

Along the way, Lapides caught the attention of Steve Wynn of the acclaimed band The Dream Syndicate, who ultimately produced several of his early recordings after hearing Lapides perform one of Wynn’s songs. It was a defining moment in a career built on songwriting, perseverance, and a lifelong connection with audiences.

More than four decades into his musical journey, Lapides continues to write and perform, bringing the same authenticity to his music that has carried him from street corners to international stages. In 2014, he formed Sam Lapides and The Rotten Liars, a band that expanded his musical palette while remaining rooted in the storytelling and emotional honesty that have always guided his work. Lapides also continues to host the weekly live acoustic series 'Saturdays with Sam Lapides'.

'Kisses In My Pocket' marks the latest chapter in Lapides’ ongoing creative journey—an artist still searching, still creating, and still finding new ways to connect. As of July 22, this single is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Sam Lapides
Sam Lapides - vocals, guitar
Bill Lloyd - backing vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards and drums
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered & Produced by Bill Lloyd
at Awesomewood Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Cover artwork by Maureen Maki
Video by Francesca Bonci
Artists photos by Maureen Maki
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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