CREMATORY Announce Greatest Hits Album “Born” Video Single Streaming Now!

German gothic metal pioneers CREMATORY have announced the release of their Greatest Hits album containing English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen, set to arrive on May 15, 2026 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The release celebrates 35 years of the band’s influential career and will be available as an expansive three-CD edition as well as limited double-vinyl versions.

The 3-CD set will feature CD1 English Hymns, CD2 Deutsche Hymnen, and CD3 Engulfed in Darkness Demo. In addition, the LP vinyl editions will be available as a Neon Green double vinyl containing the English Hymns selection and a Turquoise double vinyl featuring the Deutsche Hymnen selection.

Pre-order CREMATORYs Greatest Hits at: https://crematory.rpm.link/greatesthitsPR

Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled a video clip for the the track “Born,” which is available now on all major streaming platforms! Built around a haunting refrain “I was born in a wrong time / wrong world,” and carried by heavy guitars and atmospheric synth layers, the track captures the emotional depth that has defined the band’s sound for decades.  

Watch the video below:
 

Stream "Born": https://crematory.rpm.link/bornPR 

Frontman Felix Stass explains:
"'Born' is about feeling out of place in your own time and world. It’s for everyone who has ever felt they don’t belong - yet keeps standing."

Formed in 1991 in Mannheim, Germany, CREMATORY have become one of the most enduring and influential acts in European gothic metal. Over more than three decades, the band evolved from their early death metal roots into a distinctive style combining heavy riffs, melodic keyboards, industrial textures, and contrasting vocal approaches.

Throughout their career, CREMATORY have explored themes of life, pain, introspection, and atmosphere, often blending deep growls with clean vocals to create a sound both powerful and haunting. Their growth in the 1990s brought them recognition across Europe through relentless touring and festival appearances.

The upcoming Greatest Hits album reflects the band’s bilingual legacy. English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen gathers key tracks from across their catalogue in both languages and also includes the band’s earliest demo recordings, offering fans a comprehensive retrospective of CREMATORY’s long and influential journey.

In support of the release, the band will embark on an extensive European run throughout 2026.

With 35 years of history, countless tours, and a legacy that helped shape European gothic, death and industrial metal, Greatest Hits stands as both a celebration of CREMATORY’s past and a powerful reminder that the band remains as vital as ever!
 
CREMATORY is:
Felix Stass - Vocals
Rolf Munkes - Guitar
Oliver Revilo - Bass
Katrin Jüllich - Keyboards, Samples
Markus Jüllich - Drums, Programming
 
Visit CREMATORY online:
Website | https://www.crematory.de 
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/crematory.de 
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@crematory-de 
 
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Stoned Jesus Release New Video for “See You on The Road”

After 17 years of trailblazing, Stoned Jesus are still reaching new creative peaks. Last year, the heavy progressive rockers embarked on an expansive three-album journey that will take them from the sun to the moon and back. Songs to Sun, the trilogy’s mind-melting opener, was named one of the best albums of 2025 by Doom Charts, Rock Hard, The Obelisk, Weedian, Metal Lair and other publications. While the second album is fast approaching on the horizon, the trio are now firing up the engine with their latest road-burning anthem ahead of a co-headlining European tour with Wheel.

Today, Stoned Jesus are releasing a new video for “See You On The Road”. While the song reflects the wear and tear of life on tour, the accompanying footage from the band’s recent treks across Australia and South America is the perfect place for the song’s headbanging riffs and shout-along chorus.    

“‘See You On The Road’ is a hymn to playing shows’”, frontman Igor Sydorenko says. While the song’s title is common parlance among touring musicians, Stoned Jesus are still guided by a burning need for innovation. “The jumpy main riff is as Soundgarden as it gets, while the closing chants are perfect for stoking a huge crowd”.

Watch the music video for “See You On The Road” below:

Songs to Sun is out now on Season of Mist.

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The video for “See You On The Road” was created by Marco Menestrina.

See Stoned Jesus on the road during their upcoming European co-headline tour with Wheel.

Stoned Jesus Spring Equinox Tour 2026

with co-headliner Wheel

March 24 - Krakow, Poland @ Hype Park [TICKETS]

March 25 - Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozadadka [TICKETS]

March 27 - Berlin, Germany @Columbia Theater [TICKETS]

March 28 - Dresden, Germany @ Beatpol [TICKETS]

March 29 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset [TICKETS]

March 31 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle [TICKETS]

April 1 - Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique [TICKETS]

April 2 - Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Effenaar [TICKETS]

April 4 - Haarlem, Netherlands @ Patronaat [TICKETS]

April 5 - Cologne, Germany @ Stollwerck [TICKETS]

April 6 - Paris, France @ La Maroqunerie [TICKETS]

April 7 - Pasu, France @ L’Ampli [TICKETS]

April 8 - Madrid, Spain @ Nazca [TICKETS]

April 9 - Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 2 [TICKETS]

April 10 - Toulouse, France @ Interference [TICKETS]

April 11 - Nantes, France @ Le Ferraleur [TICKETS]

April 12 - Cognac, France @ Les Abbotoirs [TICKETS]

April 14 - Munich, Germany @ Technikum [TICKETS]

April 15 - Milano, Italy @ Bloom [TICKETS]

April 16 - Karlsruhe, Germany @ Substage [TICKETS]

April 17 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Sedel [TICKETS]

April 18 - Bologna, Italy @ Alchemica [TICKETS]

April 19 - Vienna, Austria @ Simm City [TICKETS]

Songs to Sun is the first album in a forthcoming trilogy that once complete, will stand as the pinnacle of what's been a decades-long trip for Stoned Jesus. While picking up where Father Light left off, Sydorenko and his new mates still nod to Seven Thunders Roar and The Harvest along the way. But by merging metal's fiery intensity with mind-melting grooves, vintage prog and their catchiest choruses yet, they bring the many distinct phases of Stoned Jesus to a bright, burning head.

Recording Lineup:
Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals
Yurii Ciel - Drums, Backing Vocals
   
Production Credits:
Produced by Igor Sydorenko
Recorded by Ignancy Gruzecki
Mixed and Mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén at Studio Tri-Lamb, Sweden
All music and lyrics written by Igor Sydorenko

Recording Studio:
Monochrom Studio in Poland

Cover Art:
Vadym "Karaska" Karasiov

Order & Stream
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Booking:
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Rainy Park Release Debut Single “Dumb” - Out Now

"Dumb" tells the story of falling for someone you knew you shouldn’t trust from the start. Warning signs appear early, but hope and attraction blur your judgment. What begins as excitement slowly turns into attachment, and eventually into pain. - RAINY PARK

Emerging rock band RAINY PARK are making a statement with the release of their brand new single “Dumb,” a track that blends gritty honesty with powerful modern rock energy. The song delivers a relatable and unapologetic look at the moments in life when emotions, mistakes, and self-reflection collide.

With “Dumb,” RAINY PARK taps into the frustration and vulnerability that come from recognizing the choices we sometimes make when emotions take over. The track captures that universal feeling of looking back on a moment and realizing you might have known better, but did it anyway.

Driven by punchy guitar riffs, a tight rhythm section, and emotionally charged vocals, “Dumb”balances attitude with authenticity. The song builds from reflective verses into a powerful chorus that hits with both energy and honesty, showcasing the band’s ability to combine raw storytelling with emo dynamics.

RAINY PARK is an alternative rock trio from the South Side of Chicago delivering emotionally charged songs, driving guitars, and a brutal level of honesty. Born from years in the underground touring circuit, the band blends raw vulnerability with high-energy intensity, creating a sound that feels both cathartic and anthemic.

The B.O.S. Release" Video for New Single SCISSORS" From "Vol. 2" Album

Next Gen Classic Rock Band THE B.O.S. have shared the video for their addictive new single "SCISSORS." It features another tasty riff written by band founder Tom Neely. The song was produced and engineered by Neil Citron.

"SCISSORS" will have fans of slasher movies, will be thoroughly satisfied.

Watch the video below.

SCISSORS" is the second single from the band's upcoming album Volume 2.

This latest single takes a different turn from the band's first single "ICE CREAM CONE," which was more of a playful blues rock song about a girl's new crush. "SCISSORS," however, is about a Trad-Con's vengeance on a couple of L.A players, one being a weightlifter, and the other being a filmmaker who played with her just a little too hard, turning her into the village 304. Many fans will recognize the song as a cross between punk and old school hard rock, with all of the elements of classic B.O.S tones found in many of their writings.

"SCISSORS is now streaming and available for download on all platforms.

The B.O.S., comprised of Tom Neely (guitars), Adi Argelazi (lead vocals), Dylan Wilson (bass), Matt Lesser (drums), and Dave Schulz (keys), has been rocking out since 2002. Fun fact: Wilson and Lesser make up the rhythm section of  Richie Kotzen's band. Schulz also has an impressive resume, as the original keyboardist for Goo Goo Dolls and who has also performed with Wang Chung, Berlin, and more.

 The B.O.S are a hard rock band that draws deep inspiration from the golden age of '70s hard rock, particularly the powerful and unforgettable riff-driven sound that defined the era. The band's output is marked by heavy, groovy riffs, and a raw, soulful intensity that fans of vintage rock will instantly recognize and appreciate. The band boasts an all-star lineup of seasoned musicians, each bringing their exceptional talents and years of experience to the mix. Their performances are a blend of technical and emotional depth, with each member contributing to the collective energy that drives the band's signature style.

There ain't nothing AI about The B.O.S.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'PUSHED BEYOND THE BRINK’

Breakout hardcore wrecking crew BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have returned with a brutal new single, ‘PUSHED BEYOND THE BRINK,’ out now via Nuclear Blast Records.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.’s eagerly awaited follow-up to late 2025’s pit anthem “BACK WHEEL STOMP,” is the sound of pure mayhem; a runaway freightliner as it barrels through earholes on a path of sonic destruction.

Commenting on the track the band says:

“We’re super stoked for this track! This idea had been in the tank for a while and we were all very excited to finally bring it to fruition. The KILLDOZER is a legendary vehicle/event and id like to think we did it justice in showing how maniacal that whole situation was/is. We’re hoping this track can resonate with anyone else who feels life is just punching down on you everyday.”

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. is currently en route through Europe delivering their ferocious music to the masses with BODYSNATCHER and PSYCHO FRAME.

Stream ‘PUSHED BEYOND THE BRINK’: https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/pushed-beyond-the-brink

‘PUSHED BEYOND THE BRINK’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:

Born in the Inland Empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions.

2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp.

Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires.

BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.

Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK.

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SABATON RELEASE BATTLE-READY NEW SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEO "YAMATO" IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD OF WARSHIPS

Making another major move and breaking down walls once again, the Swedish masters of heavy metal Sabaton have joined forces with leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game, World of Warships, and released a brand new single and music video entitled "Yamato" — available in-game and on all DSPs now. It is being released by BETTER NOISE MUSIC on the heels of 2025'sLEGENDS, which marked Sabaton's first album for the label. "Crossing The Rubicon" (Feat. Nothing More) from the album was also the band's first-ever Top 10 single on the Billboard Rock Chart.

This song notably marks the second World of Warships collaboration between the band and developer Wargaming following the mega-popular "Bismarck."  For the first time, a Sabaton-branded Yamato is also available in World of Warships in addition to dialogue by vocalist Joakim Brodén and bassist Pär Sundström. Along with different bespoke items in game, Joakim Brodén can take the helm of the ship while the standard battle soundtrack replaced by “Yamato” or “Bismarck”, transforming every engagement into an epic metal experience.

Watch the official video Below.

Stream "YAMATO" HERE.

As history will tell you, "Yamato" was the name of a massive Japanese battleship constructed in-secret and unveiled during 1941 as the most dominant vessel of its kind. Designed to win at naval warfare, it represented the ultimate floating symbol of strength. In 1945, it famously hit the high seas on a suicide mission to defend Okinawa. Despite ceaseless fire from aircraft above and an opposing fleet of a far greater number on the water, the "Yamato" and its crew never gave up. Instead, they literally battled until the bitter end when a huge explosion rendered a deathblow to the ship. It sank in a blaze of glory…

As part of the alliance with World of Warships and Wargaming, the band filmed the accompanying music video in Belgrade, Serbia last October. Quite fittingly, it depicts Sabaton aboard the titular ship during its last stand, descending into the unforgiving ocean as the band hangs on for dear life. Waves consume the deck, but each member keeps playing his instrument even as the chaos swallows the guys up one-by-one.

Testing their mettle in real-life, the musicians faced brutally frigid temperatures, weathering a continuous blast of ice-cold water for the duration of the shoot. The band remained submerged in freezing waters with the help of ventilators. Pushing it to the max, the guys even wore weights beneath their stage clothes to truly evoke the sensation of sinking. Maintaining the highest level of safety protocol, professional divers assisted Sabaton throughout.

SABATON LIVE:
9/23 — Halifax, NS — Scotiabank Centre
9/25 — Laval, QC — Place Bell
9/27 — Toronto, ON — Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
10/1 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/2 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
10/4 — Edmonton, AB — Edmonton Convention Centre
10/5 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Event Centre
10/7 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Forum
11/6 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
11/7 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
11/8 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/11 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
11/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
11/14 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live
11/17 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
11/18 — Loveland, CO — Blue FCU Arena
11/20 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
11/21 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live
11/22 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
11/24 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
11/25 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
11/27 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory
11/28 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
11/29 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
12/1 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
12/2 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
12/5 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome by Rutter Mills
12/6 — National Harbor, MD — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
12/8 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
12/11 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live 
12/12 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — War Memorial Auditorium 

Stay tuned for more news and announcements from Sabaton coming soon.

LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SONG “CAN’T SIT STILL” OUT NOW

16x ACM, 12x CMA and Grammy Award-winner Lainey Wilson’s new song, “Can’t Sit Still,” is out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Listen Below.

Written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Aslan Freeman and Dallas Wilson, “Can’t Sit Still” is a snapshot of Wilson’s life as an unstoppable global superstar. Filled with restless energy, the track arrives during a period of non-stop activity for Wilson, as she makes her film acting debut in Universal’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him (out today), was recently selected as one of USA Today’s 2026 Women of the Year, and is the subject of a new in-depth documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool, set for release April 22 on Netflix, following its premiere at SXSWnext week. Wilson will also perform at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, March 26, where she is nominated for Country Artist of the Year and Favorite Tour Tradition.

An electric live performer, Wilson just wrapped the final leg of her extensive Whirlwind World Tour and will continue to tour through this summer including headline sets at Stagecoach, JazzFest and Windy City Smokeout as well as select stadium dates with Chris Stapleton. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

“The reigning current standard-bearer for women in country” (Variety), Wilson is in the midst of yet another monumental year. This past fall, she hosted the 59th CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991), where she also won three awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (Whirlwind). She also released the deluxe version of her acclaimed album, Whirlwind, in August, which features five additional tracks, including her #1 single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.”

The Grand Ole Opry member is a prolific, sought-after songwriter, who has scored nine #1 hits including “4x4xU,” “Wildflowers And Wild Horses,” “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x PLATINUM Certified “Heart Like A Truck,” in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, made her acting debut in Paramount’s hit television series, “Yellowstone,” and recently launched her fifth collection with Wrangler, as well as her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection). 

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
March 19—Houston, TX—Rodeo Houston
March 20—Thackerville, OK—WinStar World Casino & Resort
March 21—Thackerville, OK—WinStar World Casino & Resort
April 10—Florence, AZ—Country Thunder Arizona
April 11—Laughlin, NV—Laughlin Event Center
April 25—Indio, CA—Stagecoach 2026
May 1—New Orleans, LA—New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 23—Nashville, TN—Nissan Stadium*
June 13—Tampa, FL—Raymond James Stadium*
June 20—Charlotte, NC—Bank of America Stadium*
June 28—Calgary, AB—Country Thunder Alberta
July 10—Chicago, IL—Windy City Smokeout
July 12—Craven, SK—Country Thunder Saskatchewan
August 1—Cincinnati, OH—Paycor Stadium*
August 6—Detroit Lakes, MN—WE Fest
August 7—Oshkosh, WI—Xroads41
August 8—Detroit, MI—Ford Field*
August 9—Canton, OH—Concert for Legends
August 12—Sturgis, SD—The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
August 15—Springfield, IL—Illinois State Fair
August 16—Des Moines, IA—Iowa State Fair
August 21—Atlanta, GA—Mercedes-Benz Stadium*
*with Chris Stapleton

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Wes Parker Releases New Single And Official Visualizer "Bad Doggie" via Big Machine Rock

Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, rising alt-rock artist Wes Parker has delighted fans with his new single, "Bad Doggie" and the accompanying visualizer, the first release since his 2025 EP 'fantom' (via Big Machine Rock). Built around an easy-rolling groove and catchy, distorted guitar hooks, "Bad Doggie" showcases Parker's innate knack for blending indie rock attitude with a clever yet mischievous streak of humor. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, Parker shared:

"'Bad Doggie' is an upbeat tune about what it feels like to be someone’s… bad doggie! About someone knowing your unruly, troublemaking nature will never change and loving you anyway, forever.”

Stream "Bad Doggie" here, and watch the official visualizer below.

Following the release of "Bad Doggie", Parker will soon bring the track's guitar-driven energy on the road across the US starting next week, launching a tour with singer-songwriter Liz Cooper on Wednesday, March 18. Shortly thereafter, he'll begin his headlining tour in April, followed by a run alongside indie-folk juggernaut Shakey Graves in June. Be sure to get your tickets at the link here before it's too late, and stay tuned for more Wes Parker news coming soon.

Wes Parker Upcoming Tour Dates:

Mar 18 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar*

Mar 19 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah*

Mar 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge*

Mar 21 - Felton, CA @ Felton Music Hall*

Mar 22 - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone*

Mar 23 - Healdsburg, CA @ Little Saint*

Mar 25 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern*

Mar 26 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios*

Mar 28 - Boise, ID @ Treeport Music Festival*

Mar 30 - Denver, CO @ Globe Hall*

Mar 31 - Fort Collins, CO @ Armory*

Apr 23 - Durham, NC @ The Pinhook

Apr 24 - Charleston, SC @ Stu Fest

Apr 25 - Asheville, NC @ Static Age

Apr 26 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl

Apr 28 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern

Apr 29 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement

May 1 - Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival

May 2 - Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern

May 3 - Detroit, MI @ Lager House

May 4 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

May 6 - Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe

May 8 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd

May 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ Ortlieb's Lounge

May 10 - New London, CT @ Garde Arts Center

May 12 - New York, NY @ Night Club 101

Jun 4 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom^

Jun 5 - Kansas City, MO @ The Truman^

Jun 6 - Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center^

Jun 8 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre^

Jun 10 - King of Prussia, PA @ Concerts Under the Stars^

* Supporting Liz Cooper

^ Supporting Shakey Graves

About Wes Parker

For Wes Parker, sounds interlock like puzzle pieces. A ruddy guitar riff might click next to a broken piano melody, or a hauntingly angelic vocal could mesh just right with an off-kilter chord progression and D.I.Y. beat. All of these elements fit together in order to paint the personal portrait depicted in his music. It’s almost like he’s a mad scientist in his home studio, architecting poetically primal alternative rock that could’ve appeared in the MTV Buzz Bin back in the day or would make for a fiery sunset set at Coachella. The Richmond native grew up as the youngest of four kids with two older brothers and a sister. Mom bought a copy of Green Day’s American Idiot from PACSUN for him, and it proved life-changing. He honed his skills as a songwriter and producer and also devoured classics from the likes of Muse, Radiohead, and more. He dropped out of college after one semester and co-founded the band Camp Howard alongside a cohort of childhood friends. The band saw some success on DSPs and the road, touring with everyone from Stone Temple Pilots to Backseat Lovers. Though the group eventually parted ways, Wes continued to write and record on his own. After quitting a day job, he dropped his first solo single “Why Won't You Pick Up The Phone?” in February 2024 followed by “Annie Moore” and “Tattoo.” Gaining momentum, he ignited 2025 with the Splinter EP applauded by VPM and more. Signing to Big Machine Rock in 2025, he emerges as just the alchemist rock music needs with his fantom EP, presenting an arresting perspective on the devil’s downfall over a cinematic soundscape threaded together by eerie piano, glitchy beats, off-kilter guitar, and transfixing vocal transmissions.

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GOTTHARD Celebrate Release of 'More Stereo Crush'

Today, Swiss hard rock legends Gotthard celebrate the release of their brand-new mini album More Stereo Crush, out now via RPM. The eight-track release expands on the band’s acclaimed 2025 album Stereo Crush and offers fans a deeper look into the creative sessions behind the record.

More Stereo Crush features five previously unreleased songs from the Stereo Crush recordings, alongside the track “Mayday,” which had previously only been available as a video. The EP also includes a radio edit of the ballad “Burning Bridges” and a brand-new duet version of the fan favorite “Liverpool,” performed by vocalist Nic Maeder together with Marc Storace of Krokus.

Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Leo Leoni, mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren, and featuring artwork by Manuel Schütz and Thomas Ewerhard, the EP once again highlights the band’s signature blend of melodic hooks, powerful vocals, and rock-solid instrumentation. More Stereo Crush is out now and available as an MCD, a limited mini LP, a special CD bundle with Stereo Crush, and digitally.
 
Order More Stereo Crush at: https://gotthard.rpm.link/mscPR

About GOTTHARD
With meanwhile 17 number one albums, a Diamond Award for selling over one million units in Switzerland, and multiple platinum records, including their quadruple platinum album “Homerun,” GOTTHARD have an unmatched legacy of successes. It is rounded off by over 3.5 million units sold worldwide and more than 2,000 live performances. Their tracks like ‘Heaven,’ a platinum single, and seven top 10 singles have cemented the band in the international music scene.


Known for their heartfelt songwriting, powerful live shows and unmistakable melodic sound, the band has built a lasting legacy since their breakthrough in the early 1990s. After recently wrapping a European tour with Y&T, a busy festival season and three “Rock Monsters of Switzerland” arena shows alongside Krokus, the band continues to push forward creatively.

 Today’s lineup features founding members Leo Leoni and Marc Lynn, joined by Freddy Scherer, Nic Maeder, and drummer Flavio Mezzodi. With multiple songwriters contributing to the creative process and longtime producer Charlie Bauerfeind once again involved, GOTTHARD continue to prove that their passion for hard rock remains as strong as ever.
 
GOTTHARD are:
Nic Maeder | vocals
Leo Leoni | guitars
Freddy Scherer | guitars
Marc Lynn | bass
Flavio Mezzodi | drums
 
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SÉANCE OF SORROW UNVEIL 'FORSAKEN': A MELODIC DESCENT INTO THE SHADOWS OF TRAUMA

Born from the wreckage of a brutal crime, SÉANCE OF SORROW bridges the gap between the earthly and the ethereal.

While the band’s debut releases chronicled the downfall and death of Michael Morrison, their new chapter shifts from introduction to immersion. Through a series of "visions," Michael is forced to inhabit the memories of those linked to his demise. In this psychological chessboard, nothing is as it seems. Michael must relive pivotal traumas from both the perspective of the victim and the aggressor, experiencing the rage and irreversible consequences of each act to uncover the truth.

The new single, 'Forsaken,' serves as the first step into this haunting trek. A melodic, somber ballad, the track pairs a ghostly instrumental backdrop with raw, emotive vocals. It is the most unsettling entry in the saga to date, unflinchingly addressing the psychological fracture caused by sexual violence and trauma. Eschewing glorification, "Forsaken" presents these acts as devastating turning points—moments that shatter identity and set lives on a path of no return.

SÉANCE OF SORROW comments,“Forsaken is the first Vision. These aren’t dreams. These events actually happened. I’m not watching them — I’m inside them. I experience them from both perspectives. First person. Third person. Victim. Aggressor. In this chapter, I’m shown as the attacker — but that isn’t who I am. It’s how the Vision forces me to feel what truly took place. The violence isn’t spectacle. It’s evidence. Every Vision introduces someone connected to my death. Every one of them carries a moment that changed them forever. Forsaken is about trauma, about survival, and about how one irreversible act can send someone down a path they never come back from. The Visions aren’t random. They’re clues.”

Experience the visuals for 'FORSAKEN.'Directed and edited by Tomi Jo Mouser, with additional post-production by Jason Todd. Watch it below:

Listen to 'FORSAKEN' here. https://open.spotify.com/album/1GDJutGX6LFhHwYZ589acG?si=SNuoFLylTX-dZmEw0KlvxA

'FORSAKEN' was produced, mixed and mastered by Josiah Wiswell.

Each song serves as a psychic vision for vocalist Michael Morrison, unearthing fragments of former lives, the shadows of grieving loved ones, and the echoes of tragic endings.

Condemned to ‘The Black’—a purgatory for forsaken souls with unfinished business—the band is driven by a singular purpose: to write the one song that will finally reveal the identity of their killer. Until that truth is found, SÉANCE OF SORROW broadcasts their cryptic hard rock from the depths of eternal darkness.

Step deeper into the darkness at seanceofsorrow.com, where the music videos are reborn as interactive comic book installments. Secure your piece of the ritual with exclusive band apparel, and follow along as each new single unearths another chapter of this tragic tale.

Close your eyes, open your hearts, and let the ritual begin.
This is the SÉANCE OF SORROW.

SÉANCE OF SORROW - 'From The Black' line-up :
Michael Morrison | Vocals
Gabe Gore | Rhythm Guitar
Joey Judas | Lead Guitar
Nic Necro | Bass
Cameron Crucifix | Drums

UADA Unveils Haunting Cover of Neo-Folk Outfit ROME's "Der Brandtaucher"

Enigmatic black metal masters UADA is now unveiling a haunting version of ROME's "Der Brandtaucher." The release comes just before UADA embarks on their next North American journey alongside MORTIIS, in which Jerome Reuter’s ROME will be among the support. The song can be heard below.

'Interwoven' will be released on April 10 via Eisenwald Records. The album represents an acoustic journey tracing one song from each chapter of UADA's discography as well as various covers from the bands who've inspired them. 'Interwoven' is now available for pre-orders HERE.

UADA comments, "Originally composed by Jerome Reuter and Patrick Damiani, this rendition was the final track chosen for Interwoven. Having followed Rome since 2008’s Masse Mensch Material, “Der Brandtaucher” held deep personal resonance, especially during the most difficult chapter of my life. Its inclusion was not simply artistic - it was necessary."

In addition, UADA has joined forces with industrial metal artist MORTIIS for a very special co-headliner, featuring exclusive anniversary sets and supporting performances by Jerome Reuter’s ROME and WRAITH KNIGHT. UADA will be performing their seminal 2016 debut album 'Devoid of Light' in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year anniversary set featuring Wraith Knight. In addition, MORTIIS shall be performing songs from his groundbreaking 2001 full-length, 'The Smell Of Rain,' along with other volumes of dystopian despair. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are now available HERE.

Moreover, after much demand from fans, UADA will be returning to Milwaukee Metal Fest for the second time since leaving their mark during the 2024 edition. The festival will take place at The Rave/Eagle's Club from June 4 - 7, with UADA performing on the 7th. More info and tickets can be found HERE.

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THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI

(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):

04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante's

04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw

04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens

04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage

04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B

04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex

04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live

04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source

04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones

05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV

05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ

05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive

05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz

05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's

05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Additional UADA Tour Dates:

06/07: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

Recording lineup: 

Jake Superchi - All Vocals, Guitars, and Percussion

Nate Verschoor - Bass

Special Guest:

C.E. Brown - Cello 

Cover Art: Peter Beste

Album Credits:

Engineered and mixed at Obsidian Spells between Summer 2023 and Spring 2024 by Jake Superchi 

Mastered by Arthur Rizk

Stream // Download: https://uada.lnk.to/interwoven

Formats:

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Deluxe 180g Slipcase LP Shadow Black Vinyl

Deluxe 180g Slipcase LP Raven Smoke Vinyl

Deluxe 180g Slipcase LP Wolf's Blood Vinyl

Deluxe 180g Slipcase LP Elder Earth Vinyl

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WORLDWIDE PANIC Unleashes Explosive New Album The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen and Title Track Video

Hard rock powerhouse WORLDWIDE PANIC is set to make a thunderous statement with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen, arriving TODAY. The band is also releasing the album’s commanding title track, giving fans an early taste of what promises to be their most ambitious and sonically aggressive project to date.

Fueled by crushing riffs, cinematic storytelling, and unapologetic intensity, The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen showcases WORLDWIDE PANIC pushing their creative and musical boundaries further than ever before. The album dives deep into themes of power, corruption, internal battles, and the complex nature of what truly defines a villain in

today’s world.

Two singles from this album "Break Me Down"and "Below It All" have already charted on the SMR Top 40

The title track stands as a bold centerpiece for the album, delivering relentless energy, thunderous percussion, and emotionally charged vocals that capture the band’s signature blend of melody and aggression. The song sets the tone for a record that balances raw hard rock grit with modern production and layered storytelling.

Throughout the album, listeners can expect a dynamic range of soundscapes — from anthemic stadium-ready choruses to darker, heavier moments that showcase the band’s evolution and versatility. Mixed and mastered by Bob Marlette(Salvia, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie) and Zuess (Hatebreed, White Chapel, Demon Hunter), the record reflects WORLDWIDE PANIC'Scommitment to growth while staying true to the hard rock roots that built their rapidly expanding fanbase.

With The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen, WORLDWIDE PANIC aims to deliver not just an album, but an experience — one that invites listeners into a world where heroes and villains blur, and the soundtrack is loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable.

The Greatest Villain The World Has Ever Seen is available on all major streaming

Dirty Heads Announce New Album "7 Seas" // Share "One Of Those Days" Video

Southern California's favorite sons, the RIAA Platinum Certified band DIRTY HEADS, will serve up their much-anticipated ninth full-length album, 7 Seas, on June 12 via Better Noise Music. Pre-order/pre-save 7 Seas here.

To herald this exciting news, the band shared the video for new single "One of Those Days."

Listen to the song here.

Watch the official music video below.
 
Regarding the track, vocalist/guitarist Dustin Bushnell (Duddy B) says, "This is a song about getting together with some close friends and just enjoying the moment. With everything going on in the world today, it's nice to have a lighthearted song like this to remind us to go have a good time."

The band's Jon Olazabal furthers, "'One of Those Days' is a quintessential Dirty Heads song. It feels like something you want to blast in your car and sing along with at the end of a long week. It's about getting together with the people you love and having a good time."

He finishes, "We recorded this song out in Nashville, which has sort of become our second home for writing and recording music."

DIRTY HEADS' signature brew of sun-kissed reggae, breezy hip-hop, boundary-breaking alternative, and hazy pop is as intoxicating as ever on "One of Those Days." Anchored by a head-nodding groove, slick verses crest on the wave of an instantly unforgettable hook. The accompanying visual welcomes everyone into the group's world, bringing the song to life seamlessly. As always, the track and the video continue to distinguish this collective as outliers. 7 Seas represents yet another evolution for the outfit.

About the album, Olazabal shares, "This album has something for everyone. Every mood, every vibe, every occasion. Having beers at the beach? Gotcha covered. Need some hype ass, late night bangers? Gotcha covered there, too. And everything in between, as well. We worked our asses off on this record, and as a band and individuals, we've been through a lot during the process. We are stoked to release it into the wild and for people to find their own connections with these songs."

In tandem with the impending LP, DIRTY HEADS have just launched a collaboration with 4ocean — a global organization on a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis. The seeds for this alliance were planted when frontman Jared Watson embarked on an excursion alongside the 4ocean team. Together, they picked up trash from the shoreline of Key Largo at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. A major success, the trip resulted in the removal of over 750 pounds of trash - equivalent to approximately 36,000 plastic water bottles. The trash collected on the excursion has been recycled into a Dirty Heads 4ocean bracelet. Fans can help 4ocean pull even more plastic out of the ocean with purchase of the bracelets — either individually or as part of a very special and very limited, premium vinyl edition of the new album, which is now available for pre-order on the band's store [LINK]. This edition also features an exclusive vinyl color variant, the aforementioned Dirty Heads 4ocean bracelet, and a 16-page booklet of images documenting the 4ocean cleanup effort, as well as photos from the studio sessions for 7 Seas. It's a "must own" for DIRTY HEADS diehards.

A pre-order will launch on the band's online store here.

DIRTY HEADS ARE:
Jared Watson — Vocals
Dustin "Duddy B" Bushnell — Vocals + Guitar
Jon Olazabal — Percussion
Matt Ochoa — Drums
Dave Foral — Bass

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sace6 Announce New Forthcoming Album 'brutalist' Out Friday, May 8 via Sumerian Records

Enigmatic, genre-bending R&B-metal duo sace6 have today announced their forthcoming new album, 'brutalist', out on Friday, May 8 (via Sumerian Records). In celebration of the news, the band have dropped their latest offering "covet"and the official video. When asked about today's release, the band commented:

"Our second single off of 'brutalist' - “covet” remaining anchored to the definition of the word this song is an audible representation for jealousy, wanting what/who someone else has to the point of being inept at moving within my own connection." 

Pre-order 'brutalist' at the link here, stream "covet" here, and watch the official video below.

North American fans will soon have their chance to see sace6 hit the stage on The Pale Moonlight Tour with Dayseeker, Northlane and Wind Walkers starting on Friday, May 1, through Saturday, May 30. Following the tour, the band will bring the heat on all four announced Warped Tour dates (Washington, DC, Long Beach, California, Mexico City, Mexico, and Orlando, Florida) beginning in June. For ticket information, click here.

The Pale Moonlight Tour Dates with Dayseeker, Northlane + Wind Walkers:

5/1/2026 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount - Sold Out

5/2/2026 - Wallingford, CT @ Toyota Oakdale Theatre - Sold Out

5/3/2026 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom - Sold Out

5/5/2026 - Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall - Sold Out

5/6/2026 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks - Low Tix

5/8/2026 - Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe - Sold Out

5/9/2026 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center - Sold Out

5/10/2026 - West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom - Low Tix

5/12/2026 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom - Sold Out

5/15/2026 - St Louis, MO @ The Pageant - Sold Out

5/16/2026 - Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC - Low Tix

5/19/2026 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre - Low Tix

5/20/2026 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre - Sold Out

5/22/2026 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway - Sold Out

5/23/2026 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Concerts - Sold Out

5/25/2026 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom - Sold Out

5/26/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Sold Out

5/28/2026 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento - Sold Out

5/29/2026 - Pomona, CA @ The Fox Theater Pomona - Low Tix

5/30/2026 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA - Low Tix

Warped Tour Dates:

6/12 - 6/13 - Washington, DC @ Warped Tour DC

7/25 - 7/26 - Long Beach, CA @ Warped Tour Long Beach

9/12 - 9/13 - Mexico City, MX @ Warped Tour Mexico City

11/14 - 11/5 - Orlando, FL @ Warped Tour Orlando

ABOUT SACE6

sace6 are pop’s newest innovators, a Northeast-bred duo (NY + NJ) turning emotional contrast into sonic chemistry. Formed in 2024 by sace. and Noah Thomas, the project lives where pop melody, R&B intimacy, and metal intensity collide, genres not blended, but forced to coexist. Built on a monochromatic romanticism and a tension heavy aesthetic, sace6 creates music that feels both fragile and confrontational. Their sound thrives on duality: softness versus distortion, vulnerability versus volume. They have already taken their vision worldwide with standout appearances across North America, UK, and Europe. With new music on the horizon in 2026 and a packed touring schedule ahead, sace6 are just getting started, and they’re not interested in playing it safe.

Siamese Unleash New Single "drown" Ahead Of Headline Tours

Modern metal act Siamese return with their powerful new single "drown," the first taste of a new album campaign following their acclaimed releases HOME (2021) and ELEMENTS (2024).

Having amassed more than 100 million streams and toured worldwide alongside heavyweights including Korn, Corey Taylor and Dayseeker, the Copenhagen outfit continues to refine its emotionally charged blend of metalcore and modern rock.

"'Drown' is self-directed anger," explains frontman Mirza Radonjica. "It's about knowing exactly where it hurts and going there anyway. The mirroring in this song is selfdepravating(sic?). I think that when I sing 'I want you to break me till I drown,' that’s both a confession and a request. My drowning becomes a release, not a punishment."

Watch the video for "drown" below.

Stream the single  here.

The single arrives as Siamese kick off an extensive U.S. headline tour, ahead of Danish headline shows this spring, major European festival appearances including Copenhell, Impericon Festival and Vainstream, and a European tour with Dayseeker later this year.

SIAMESE LIVE:
U.S.:
3/13 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
3/14 — Columbus, OH — Ace Of Cups
3/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground

EU:
4/9 — Odense, Denmark — Posten
4/10 — Esbjerg, Denmark — Tobakken
4/11 — Silkeborg, Denmark — Kedelhuset
4/18 — Aalborg, Denmark — Studenterhuset
4/24 — Roskilde, Denmark — Gimle
5/13 — Aarhus, Denmark — Train
5/14 — Thisted, Denmark — Plantagehuset
5/15 — Vordingborg, Denmark — Stars
6/26 — Münster, Germany — Vainstream Festival
6/27 — Leipzig, Germany — Impericon Festival

UK:
11/28 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
11/29 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/1 — Leeds, UK — Project House (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/2 — Manchester, UK — Academy 1 (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/3 — Bristol, UK — Prospect (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/5 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/6 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/8 — Paris, France — Elysee Montmartre (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/9 — Oberhausen, Germany — Turbinenhalle 1 (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/10 — Hannover, Germany — Capitol (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/12 — Warsaw, Poland — Proxima (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/13 — Berlin, Germany — Huxley's (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/15 — Prague, Czech Republic — Lucerna Music Bar (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/16 — Munich, Germany — Tonhalle (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)
12/18 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Melkweg (w/ Dayseeker, Northlane)

GET TICKETS — HERE

SIAMESE ARE:
Mirza Radonjica – Vocals
Christian Lauritzen — Guitar, Violin
Marc Nommesen — Bass
Joakim Stilling — Drums

Hollywood Undead Sample Legendary Slayer Riff On Ruthless New Anthem "1x1"

Los Angeles, CA -- Hollywood Undead release new single "1x1" today via Sumerian Records. The track is built around a sample of the legendary riff from Slayer's "Raining Blood" and arrives as the band carries the momentum of a massive 2025 straight into a spring and summer festival circuit spanning North America and Europe. Stream "1x1" HERE and watch the accompanying music video below.

"1x1" makes no apology for what it is. Built on hard-pounding beats and the unmistakable bones of one of metal's most revered tracks, it finds Hollywood Undead in full victory-lap mode, the chorus landing like a verdict: one by one they fall, let the reaper take them all. The band has spent seventeen years earning the right to talk like this, and the numbers back it up. With over 3.2 billion cross-platform streams and 4.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, "1x1" is the natural evolution of a band that knows exactly where they stand.

Matt Good (Skrillex and The Haunt), handles production. The nu-metalesque beats lay the foundation, the slowed down "Raining Blood" riff builds the vibe and the punchy rap verses build to a huge chorus to create an undeniable banger, the likes of which Hollywood Undead have spent nearly two decades perfecting.

Speaking on today's release, Hollywood Undead share

“This song is about resilience. People are always going to doubt you or try to bring you down, but the point is getting back up every time and reminding them you’re still here, and that you can’t be replaced.”

"Hollywood Forever," the band's October 2024 Sumerian Records debut, set the tone for this chapter, cracking 20.3 million cross-platform streams and peaking at #18 at Active Rock radio. "SAVIOR" followed in June 2025, pulling the band in a darker, more emotionally exposed direction. "1x1" lands as the third piece, and the pivot back is deliberate. Where "SAVIOR" was confession, this is confrontation.

In between, 2025 kept Hollywood Undead busy. A co-headline run with Tech N9ne. Mainstage slots at Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville, and Louder Than Life. A full run supporting Falling In Reverse on the God Is A Weapon tour through arenas and amphitheatres across North America. The band also continued work on their ninth studio album.

"1x1" arrives with that momentum fully intact and nowhere to go but forward as Hollywood Undead head into a festival run that spans two continents, opening with Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach in May, moving through a full European circuit this summer, and closing out stateside with Rocklahoma in September. Full dates below.

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

UPCOMING FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

5/8/2026     Welcome to Rockville  Daytona Beach, FL, USA

6/6/2026     Rock im Park         Nürnberg, Germany

6/7/2026     Rock am Ring         Nürburg, Germany

6/9/2026     Täubchenthal         Leipzig, Germany

6/10/2026    Im Wizemann         Stuttgart, Germany

6/12/2026    [VENUE NEEDED]     Derby, United Kingdom

6/14/2026    Nova Rock           Nickelsdorf, Austria

6/15/2026    Sono Centrum        Brno, Czech Republic

6/16/2026    [VENUE NEEDED]     Kraków, Poland

6/18/2026    Graspop Metal Meeting Dessel, Belgium

6/19/2026    Aladin Music Hall      Bremen, Germany

6/21/2026    Schlachthof Wiesbaden Wiesbaden, Germany

6/23/2026    L'Usine               Geneva, Switzerland

6/25/2026    Garage Saarbrücken    Saarbrücken, Germany

6/26/2026    Jera On Air            Ysselsteyn, Netherlands

6/27/2026    Vainstream            Münster, Germany

7/17/2026    Inkcarceration Festival  Mansfield, OH, USA

7/18/2026    Rock Fest             Cadott, WI, USA

8/1/2026     Les Grandes Fêtes TELUS  Rimouski, QC, Canada

8/7/2026     Rock La Cauze         Victoriaville, QC, Canada

9/4/2026     Rocklahoma           Pryor, OK, USA

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

Since the release of their RIAA platinum-certified 2008 debut Swan Songs, Hollywood Undead’s distinctive and infectious music has incited a global cult audience, sold out shows across continents, and earned praise from Consequence of Sound, Billboard, Revolver and more. With over 3.2 billion cross-platform streams, over 1 billion YouTube views, and 4.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, they remain one of modern rock’s most influential and enduring forces. Now signed to Sumerian Records, they continue to push boundaries and reshape alternative culture.

Hollywood Undead Are:

Johnny 3 Tears, J-Dog, Charlie Scene, Funny Man, Danny.

Find Hollywood Undead Online

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A.A. WILLIAMS Announces New Album Solstice And Releases New Single And Video "Hold It Together"

After wrapping up a successful UK and European tour, musician, singer, and songwriter A.A. WILLIAMS, known for her atmospheric, emotionally charged music, returns with her new single "Hold It Together" taken from her newly announced forthcoming album Solstice, due for release on 5th June via RPM. Pre-orders for the album open on April 22nd.

"Hold It Together" explores the fragile tension between resilience and internal collapse. With her characteristic blend of haunting atmosphere, immersive sound and emotional intensity, the London-based artist captures the experience of carrying deep feeling while presenting calm on the surface.

Speaking about the song, A.A. WILLIAMS explains:

“Silence exists where you long for answers, a bleak fragility that you daren’t disturb. Where beauty stood only the faintest glow remains, afraid of smothering it you shrink into a mould of your own making. Your edges dulled, your features disappearing, you put on that brave face not knowing whether you do it to protect others or yourself. You smile, you carry on, feeling everything, showing nothing.”

The track unfolds with quiet intensity, balancing vulnerability and restraint while drawing listeners into its immersive and emotionally rich soundscape.

Watch the video Below: 

Solstice finds A.A. WILLIAMS standing at the threshold between shadow and renewal, shaping songs that feel carved from storms and starlight. Known for her haunting vocals, cinematic dynamics and emotional clarity, Williams expands her sonic world with music that moves like a ritual through shifting seasons. Moments of stark intimacy open into surging crescendos as guitars swell and crash like gathering weather, anchored by a formidable sense of weight and scale. Strings glow with fragile warmth before giving way to waves of heavy distortion and all-encompassing catharsis, while her voice rises from quiet confession to commanding intensity. Drawn from years of global touring, acclaimed collaborations and boundary-pushing reinterpretations, Solstice captures an artist in full command of her craft. The album is intimate yet immense, delicate yet thunderous — guiding listeners through darkness with both vulnerability and force toward a distant, resolute dawn.

About A.A. Williams

Having made her debut live appearance at the prestigious Roadburn Festival in the Netherlands off the back of a self-titled EP, A.A. WILLIAMS has since toured across the globe with the likes of CULT OF LUNA, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, RUSSIAN CIRCLES, SLEEP TOKEN and THE SISTERS OF MERCY, as well as establishing herself as a headline artist - including a show at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall inside London's Southbank Centre.

Standout festival appearances have dovetailed with two album releases - 2020's "Forever Blue" and 2022's "As The Moon Rests" - both of which received widespread critical acclaim and placed A.A. WILLIAMS at the forefront of a wave of artists taking textured, epic and folk-rooted heavy music into new and progressive directions. A BBC session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios only bolstered her credentials.

Never one to rest on her laurels, she has also released a series of "companion pieces": a collaborative single with Japanese post-rock titans MONO ("Exit In Darkness"); a solo covers collection recorded during 2020's pandemic lockdown - Songs From Isolation - that drew praise from THE CURE's Robert Smith and SMASHING PUMPKINS' Billy Corgan; and perhaps most impressively, 2021's arco, in which the multi-instrumentalist completely reworked her debut EP from rock instrumentation to string ensemble, drawing on her classical training to stunning effect.

Now signed to Reigning Phoenix Music, the singles "Just A Shadow" and "Wolves" - the first taste of forthcoming album Solstice, due 5th June 2026 - have already turned heads, with Rock Sound calling her "one of the most vital voices in modern alternative culture" and Kerrang! declaring her work "typically spell-binding." 

Find A.A. WILLIAMS online:

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Defences Unveil Metamorphosis" Video

Defences are your new favorite alternative metal band.

Known for their eclectic mix of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the sultry and androgynous tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, Defences have taken what we've all come to love about metalcore to the next level.

Over 10 years, two EPs, and three LPs, the underlying theme of the necessity for introspection, self-reflection, and finding your inner strength bears strong. It's self-acceptance-core at its finest.

Today, the band, hailing from Hertfordshire, UK, returns, with their new single "Metamorphosis" — a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over. In the wake of the single's release, Defences will tour the UK with Mason Hill, perform at summer festivals in the UK and EU, and support Future Palace on their UK run in November.

Watch the "Metamorphosis" video below. 

Stream the single here.

"'Metamorphosis' is all about transformation, and surrendering to it," comments Defences. "We are evolutionary beings, constantly growing and adapting to the different paths life takes us down, constantly saying goodbye to old versions of ourselves. It can be painful, uncomfortable, and terrifying, even when we know it's meant for us. This song is a motivational reminder to keep going, a reminder that you get to write your own story, and sometimes that can mean burning everything down to start over."

DEFENCES ARE:
Cherry Duesbury — Vocals
William Young — Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot — Guitar
Kyle Parke — Drums

The Noise Who Runs (Sneaker Pimps' Ian Pickering) releases scathing 'Bang Bang' single, heralding new 'RE: GEN X' album

UK alternative electro-pop artist The Noise Who Runs is back with the topical single 'Bang Bang' and accompanying video, capturing the psychic exhaustion of life lived inside permanent crisis mode. It’s a song about running on empty — physically, emotionally, politically — where outrage replaces thought and reaction substitutes for responsibility. Previewing the new 'RE: GEN X' album, forthcoming via TNWR Records, he also presents the similarly-minded 'The Bodies Are Under The Bus Again' with a video that will resonate with folks at their very core.

The Noise Who Runs is songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ian Pickering, known for his work with Sneaker Pimps and Front Line Assembly. Native toHartlepool in the north-east of England, Pickering co-authored such Sneaker Pimps hits as 'Spin Spin Sugar', '6 Underground' and 'Tesko Suicide'. In 2019, he launched this project, three years after relocating to Lille, France.

“Bang Bang is a day in the life of a typical 21st Century employee. The verses are the day to day reality, the mundane grind of routine for little reward, struggling against soaring costs and stagnant wages, watching idiots with fortunes dictate the agenda for destroying, first, the post-war dream, and second, the entire planet on which we depend," says Ian Pickering.

“This is the reality for everyone, but it’s Generation X, the true beneficiaries of the post-war dream, who marched everyone up to the top of the hill and sat down to enjoy its ultimately selfish, me-first view, while Generation Y, Z and all who follow have to navigate life on the knife-edge precipice. And seemingly, it’s Disney lemmings time - honey, we fucked up the kids!”

The lyrics collapse the serious and the trivial into the same breath, mirroring a culture where catastrophe, misinformation and distraction coexist without hierarchy. Repeated questions about “bringing it back” point to our compulsion to recycle failed systems and ideas, even after recognising their damage, while the refusal of false enlightenment rejects the comforting myth that awareness alone leads to change.

The Noise Who Runs' new offerings follow the 2024 EP ‘Come and Join the Beautiful Army’ and the 2023 debut album ‘Preteretrospective’, both released to rave reviews and airplay in more than 60 countries. As with those, the new record was mixed and mastered by Colin C at The Cell Studio.

'RE: GEN X' is both a reckoning and a reply — a response from within a generation that inherited progress, equality, and expanding liberty, but failed to defend them when they came under threat. 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.

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. This record 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.

On March 10, 'Bang Bang' is available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. On May 8, the "RE: GEN X" album will be released via TNWR Records.

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 https://lucielogier.com/accueil-1
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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