Green Carnation Premiere A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex

Over the past three decades, Green Carnation have never shied away from making grand and gloomy statements. The Norwegian prog bards reached crushing new peaks and delved into the deepest, darkest and most personal depths of the band’s storied career during the first two chapters of A Dark Poem. Now, they are putting an exclamation point on their critically-acclaimed album trilogy with its bold and uncompromising conclusion, A Dark Poem, Part III:The Messiah Complex.

A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex comes out tomorrow, Friday, September 4 on Season of Mist, but you can hear the entire album - including its epic orchestral finale - today by listening to the full album stream below.

“A Dark Poem is by far our biggest achievement since Light of Day, Day of Darkness”, Green Carnation vocalist Kjetil Nordhus. “Our new album trilogy returns to the epic storytelling that put us on the map back in 2001. While the reception to Part I and Part II has been overwhelmingly positive for us, we do believe that Part III saves the best for last”.

“The intention behind A Dark Poem was to build a completely new musical universe”, Green Carnation bassist and primary lyricist Stein Roger Sordal says. “While the direction revealed itself as the creative journey unfolded, The Messiah Complex was carefully planned with a clear vision for where we wanted the story to end. Our goal was for all three parts to stand on their own, but Part III brings them all together into a unified whole”.

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Catch Green Carnation during their upcoming hometown shows and European summer festival dates.

During their headlining show in September at the Kilden Performing Arts Centre, the band will perform A Dark Poem in its entirety for the first and final time. Already, fans from 18 different countries have purchased tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event.  

Green Carnation 2026 + 2027 Show Dates

September 12 - Kristiansand, Norway @ Kilden Performing Arts Centre [TICKETS]#

September 25 - Bucuresti, Romania @ Bucharest Prog Day II [TICKETS]

September 26 - Barcelona, Spain @ Be Prog! My Friend [TICKETS]

May 1, 2027 - Kopervik, Norway @ Karmøygeddon [TICKETS]

June 11, 2027 - Technikum, Munich @ Prog Metal Mania [TICKETS]

#Performing A Dark Poem, Part I-III

With A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex, Green Carnation finish a masterpiece that stands alongside Light of Day, Day of Darkness as the defining statement of their storied career.  

Recording lineup
Kjetil Nordhus - Vocals
Stein Roger Sordal - Bass, Rhythm Guitars, Lead Guitars, Keyboards
Bjørn Harstad - Lead Guitars, Effects
Endre Kirkesola - Keyboards, Synthesizers, Organs, Effects
Jonathan Alejandro Perez - Drums

Guest musicians
Ingrid Ose - Flute on “Broken Souls, Common Enemies”

Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra and Opera Choir on “A Dark Poem - Orchestral Suite”

Live lineup
Kjetil Nordhus - Vocals
Stein Roger Sordal - Bass
Tchort - Guitars
Bjørn Harstad - Guitars
Trond Breen - Guitars
Endre Kirkesola - Keyboards

Recording & Mixing Studio
dUb Studio

Mastering Studio

Rorysound Studios

Production Credits
Producers - Endre Kirkesola, Stein Roger Sordal, Kjetil Nordhus
Mixing & Sound Engineer - Endre Kirkesola

Mixing Assistant — Bjørn Harstad

Mastering Engineer — Lawrence Mackrory

Credits for “A Dark Poem - Orchestral Suite”

Recorded at Kilden Performing Arts Centre in Kristiansand, Norway

Performed by the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra and Kristiansand Opera Choir

Symphone Orchestra Conductor - Alexander Hanson

Choir Preparation and Conductor - Anne Haugland Balsnes

Mixing & Sound Engineer - Simen Endresen Hefte

Mastering Studio - Rorysound Studios

Mastering Engineer - Lawrence Mackrory

Cover artist
Niklas Sundin

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Swedish Metal Maestros WORMWOOD Unveil Official Music Video for "PURPOSELESS GEOMETRY"

Today, WORMWOOD, one of Sweden’s most distinctive and internationally acclaimed metal bands, proudly unveils the music video for "PURPOSELESS GEOMETRY," the second track taken from the recently released EP ‘Å,’ out now via Black Lodge Records / Sound Pollution. The EP contains two long tracks in classic WORMWOOD fashion, while also introducing new elements that have found their way into the sound as WORMWOOD continues to evolve as a band.

“PURPOSELESS GEOMETRY” portrays Stockholm from the margins of society, a city of buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure created to bring structure and direction to human existence. Yet as the sense of belonging fades, so too does the meaning of the surrounding world. What once symbolized function, progress, and purpose gradually dissolves into empty geometric forms within an environment where the individual has become alienated from both society and themselves.

In the video, the words take center stage, accompanied by slow, almost documentary-like footage captured throughout Stockholm and its outskirts.

The video features previously unreleased handheld footage from the filming of the “YRA | EXTAS” music video, starring actress Astrid Hallén, alongside aerial drone footage shot by Svartna Film. The video also includes a separate acting performance by Crister Claesson.

The result serves as a visual extension of the song’s central theme: humanity placed amid the monumental structures of the modern city, while their original purpose slowly erodes and disappears.

Watch the Official Music Video for "PURPOSELESS GEOMETRY" Below:

With four full-length albums, one EP, a live release, and now the forthcoming ‘Å,’ WORMWOOD have built a catalog that continually evolves while deepening the band’s artistic identity. Their work has received widespread recognition: two nominations for “Rock/Metal of the Year” at P3 Guld, strong placements on the official Swedish charts, and recurring international praise from metal media around the world. WORMWOOD have also appeared on several global “Album of the Year” lists – a testament to their growing influence.

WORMWOOD’s reputation, however, is not confined to the studio. The band has toured extensively across Europe, performed at major festivals, and completed their own headline tours. Their audience continues to grow steadily, particularly in Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States, where their cinematic music videos and strong digital presence further enhance their visual and musical identity.

Today, WORMWOOD stands as one of the most forward-thinking and compelling bands in Swedish metal. With ‘Å,’ they take another step in their artistic evolution – one that promises to captivate both loyal fans and new listeners around the world.

Order 'Å' HERE

Produced by Sverker Widgren & Tobias Rydsheim

Since forming in Stockholm in 2014, WORMWOOD has developed a sound as unmistakable as it is atmospheric. With their characteristic fusion of extreme metal, Scandinavian melancholy, folk influences, and cinematic storytelling, the band has created a sonic landscape that both moves and mesmerizes. Their music effortlessly shifts between grand, epic scope and brutally grounded intensity – a balance few bands truly master.

WORMWOOD are:

Nine – Vocals

Tobias Rydsheim – Guitar, Keys, Vocals

Jerry Engström – Guitar

Oskar Tornborg – Bass, Vocals

Simon Samuelsson – Drums

Siamese Drop New Single "nevermore"

Modern metal outfit SIAMESE just dropped their brand new single "nevermore," answering the calls of their fanbase. Initially featured as an exclusive track on the physical edition of their new studio album dissolution, released June 26 via Long Branch Records, "nevermore" is now available across all streaming platforms. Listen below.

Vocalist Mirza Radonjica offers insight into the highly relatable story behind the song, saying, "'nevermore' is about realizing that what looked like passion was actually conflict addiction. Some people don't fall in love with you, they fall in love with the chaos you bring into their story. The dramas and the war. The mythology they get to build around themselves by breaking someone else."

'nevermore' pushes the signature SIAMESE sound to the next level, blending heavy metalcore intensity with a catchy alt-metal chorus and wild EDM elements. Following a recent U.S. headline tour and mainstage appearances at festivals like Vainstream and Impericon, the Danish band will be hitting the road across the EU and UK this winter alongside DAYSEEKER and NORTHLANE.

Following Home (2021) and Elements (2024), over 100 million streams, and global tours with some of the biggest acts in the world —including KORN, COREY TAYLOR, and DAYSEEKE R— dissolution is the album SIAMESE never planned to make, but ultimately had to. It marks the band's most personal release to date. Written during a period defined by the departure of one of their primary songwriters, the record forced the band into a fundamental reset of their processes and intentions. With dissolution, SIAMESE evolved from a songwriting camp into a true, cohesive unit. The result is a sound heavier than anything SIAMESE have ever released: <ore instinctual, aggressive, and introverted. At the core of dissolution lies a deeply complicated father-son relationship.

The album represents the most comprehensive body of work SIAMESE has crafted so far. Throughout the creative process, the band collaborated with a tight circle of trusted contributors — including Zachary Baker, Mads Zelasny, Zach Jones, KJ Strock, and Paul Spirou. Each brought fresh perspectives to the table without compromising the core identity of the record.

Siamese will tour the EU and UK later this year, in support of DAYSEEKER + NORTHLANE.

SIAMESE LIVE:

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

DUSTIN LYNCH ANNOUNCES SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM CLEAN SLATE - AVAILABLE OCTOBER 30

MULTI-PLATINUM, 10x #1 hitmaker Dustin Lynch announces his seventh studio album, Clean Slate, arriving October 30 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The 12-track collection is available to pre-add, pre-save and pre-order HERE.

Taking its name from the album’s introspective title track, Clean Slate finds Lynch looking at where he’s been, what he’s learned and where he wants to go next. Across 12 tracks, love comes into view from every angle: imagining the life you could build, recognizing the one worth coming home to, chasing a new spark, revisiting the one that got away and confronting the heartbreak that refuses to disappear at last call. There are nights made for cutting loose and hard-earned lessons that only come with time, all leading back to the possibility of clearing the slate and moving forward.

“There’s a lot of life on this record,” shares Lynch. “Falling for somebody, missing somebody, looking back at things you might do differently now, going out and having a damn good time, and figuring out what matters when everything else gets quiet. I’ve lived a lot of life since my first record, and I wanted this album to feel true to where I am today while still sounding like me.”

Lynch co-wrote seven of the album’s 12 tracks, working alongside Nashville songwriters including Zach Crowell, Justin Ebach, Josh Thompson, Jameson Rodgers, Brent Anderson, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson, John Byron and more. Production is shared across the collection by Ross Copperman, Zach Crowell and Austin Shawn, with MC4D producing and featuring on album closer “Home To You.” Clean Slate also features Ashley Cooke on “How You Been.”

Before Clean Slate arrives in full, Lynch leads off with “Made In A Bottle,” available September 4. Written by Jesse Frasure, Mark Holman and Geoff Warburton and produced by Ross Copperman, the straight-down-the-middle honky-tonk anthem is built on real instruments, real players and the snap of a full band. Against that high-energy backdrop, Lynch makes the rounds from bar to bar only to learn there isn’t a pour strong enough to outrun the memory of the one he lost.

“We started playing ‘Made In A Bottle’ live this summer and the reaction was immediate,” shares Lynch. “I love the energy of it and the rhythmic pocket in that chorus. You can’t help but move along to it. Production-wise, we wanted it to feel like you’re right there in the middle of our live show. There aren’t a bunch of studio tricks. It’s real instruments and real players, and it’s just a great honky-tonk song. We’ve road-tested it all summer, and it fits our show perfectly.”

The announcement follows Lynch’s Setlist Staples - 10 #1’s, a collection bringing together all 10 of his Country radio chart-toppers and capturing the songs that have become the foundation of his live show. Released August 28, the collection arrived alongside new RIAA certifications for “Small Town Boy” (5X PLATINUM), “Thinking ’Bout You” (4X PLATINUM), “Ridin’ Roads” (2X PLATINUM) and “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” (PLATINUM).

Lynch continues to bring that catalog to the stage with shows slated throughout the fall and into 2027, including a September 30 return to the Grand Ole Opry, followed by a special post-show event at Studio A. For tickets and a full list of upcoming dates, visit HERE.

Shock Rock Legends GWAR are Coming to Mutant Football League 2

You prayed. GWAR heard. And they're coming. Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc. is thrilled to announce Mutant Football League 2: Antarctica Scumdogs, a brand-new DLC pack starring the boundary-breaking metal band, launching for PlayStation 5, Steam, and XBOX Series X|S in October 2026.

GWAR tore a new cosmic wormhole in the fabric of space and spilled out into the Mutant Football League 2 universe, where sport is almost as violent as they are — where players are mutilated, referees can be murdered, cheating is encouraged, and sometimes the best defense is simply killing the other team.

It feels just like home for GWAR. 

“MFL fans have been asking me for years, 'When are you going to get GWAR into the game?'" said Michael Mendheim, president of Digital Dreams Entertainment, “Well, the wait is finally over. Football just got louder, bloodier, and a whole lot more GWAR. The Antarctica Scumdogs are coming to MFL2, and we’re making damn sure they’re the deadliest team in the game.”

For more than three decades, GWAR has brought its unique combination of heavy metal, outrageous characters, elaborate mythology, satire, and spectacular stage shows to fans around the world. Now the Scumdogs have found a new stage.

And this one has goalposts. 

Check Out the Release Announcement Below:

If you think you know football, you've got another thing coming. MFL2 isn't your typical game of toss the pigskin. It's a bloodsport of the most brutal kind, where the refs expect dirty play, and a screw-up might just cost you your life. The stadium might kill you, too. It just depends where you're standing when the buzzsaws start spinning, and the mutant worms start feasting.

It's the perfect nightmare playground for GWAR, and a crossover MFL2 players have been begging for. Antarctica Scumdogs is the band's first video game appearance in more than 30 years, and the only time you can be GWAR. The band's MFL2 team includes:

• Blöthar the Berserker

• BälSäc the Jaws 'O Death

• JiZMak Da Gusha

• Grodius Maximus

• Beefcake the Mighty

• Sawborg Destructo

• Bonesnapper

GWAR lead singer Blöthar the Berserker commented:

"Today, the Antarctica Scumdogs of GWAR take to the frozen tundra of the Mutant Football League, where killing isn’t everything, it’s the ONLY thing! Let the games begin!!" 

In true GWAR fashion, the Scumdogs are built to destroy everything in sight, but mainly you. They are the most physically destructive team in MFL2, designed around a philosophy of brutality and carnage and turning every match into a white-knuckle battle for survival. If you're playing against GWAR, the score is the last thing on your mind. 

It wouldn't be GWAR without a killer venue. Antarctica Scumdogs introduces a spectacular new stadium steeped in GWAR mythology - along with a few surprises we're saving for launch.

MFL2 + GWAR World Debut @ PAX, September 4-7, 2026

The GWAR: Antarctica Scumdogs DLC for Mutant Football League 2 will make its worldwide playable debut at PAX West in Seattle from Sept. 4–7, and attendees visiting Digital Dreams Entertainment's booth can be the first anywhere to take GWAR onto the MFL2 gridiron. The GWAR: Antarctica Scumdogs DLC will be available to play at the Digital Dreams Entertainment booth at PAX West, Arch Building, Level 4, Booth #853.

Digital Dreams is also holding a daily raffle during the convention, giving attendees the chance to become immortalized as a playable member of GWAR's Antarctica Scumdogs team. 

JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE Announces New Album ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’ Out on December 4th via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE are proud to announce their new album, 'River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2,' set for release on December 12th via Frontiers Music Srl. Celebrating the announcement, the band also shares the first single, "Back In The Day,"alongside an official music video, available below.

JIM PETERIK shares:

“I’m so excited about the release of the first single from my new 'River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2' release. “Back In The Day” is one of my favorite tracks. It’s really a thrill to share the stage and vocals with my super talented son Colin Peterik. The song is a nostalgic look back at my younger days. 'We’d make the weekend last till early Monday morn!' Ah yes those were the days. 'When life gets too predictable we say- meet you back- back in the day!' The video for the song was created by the amazing Greg Bizzaro who always catches the essence of every song. Hope you enjoy these moments of our youth as much as we enjoyed re- living them! Stumbling back to school I remain."

Watch the Music Video for "Back In The Day" Below:

Few songwriters in the history of American rock have left a legacy as enduring as JIM PETERIK. From timeless anthems such as “Eye of the Tiger,” “Burning Heart,” “High On You,” “Vehicle” and “Caught Up In You” to countless collaborations spanning generations of artists, PETERIK has always understood that great music begins with great songs—and great voices.

With ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2,’ JIM PETERIK & WORLD STAGE return with a remarkable collection celebrating the magic that happens when exceptional singers come together in service of unforgettable melodies. 

Produced by legendary producer Ron Nevison (Led Zeppelin, Heart, Bad Company, Survivor) and featuring an all-star cast of musicians including Phil X, Tony Franklin, Kim Bullard, Denny Fongheiser and more, the album showcases ten powerful performances that blend soaring AOR, melodic rock, heartfelt balladry and PETERIK's unmistakable gift for storytelling.

At the heart of the album are a series of inspired vocal pairings featuring JIM PETERIKalongside an outstanding lineup of guest singers including Bree Gordon, Cathy Richardson, Kaity Heart, Tony Hitchcock, Dave Mikulskis and Colin Peterik. From the nostalgic warmth of “Back In The Day” and “Trains,” to the uplifting power of “Everest,” “The Best In Us” and “The Power Of Two,” each song captures a unique emotional connection while remaining unmistakably rooted in the classic melodic sensibilities that have defined PETERIK's extraordinary career.

Elegant, uplifting and filled with world-class musicianship, ‘River Of Music – The Power Of Duets Vol. 2’ is more than a collection of songs—it's a celebration of friendship, collaboration and the enduring power of melody. For fans of classic AOR and melodic rock, this is another essential chapter in the ever-evolving WORLD STAGE story.

Pre-Order ‘River of Music: The Power of Duets Vol. 2’ HERE

Line Up:

Denny Fongheiser: Drums

Phil X: Guitar

Tony Franklin: Fretted and Fretless Bass

Kim Bullard: Keyboards & Orchestration

Jim Peterik: Keyboards and Vocals

Ed Breckenfeld: Drums

Mike Aquino: Electric and Acoustic guitar

Bob Lizik: Bass

Heavy Rock Force AUDREY HORNE Reveal Title Track "Achilles"

Norwegian hard rock force AUDREY HORNE unleashes a hard-hitting new single with "Achilles," the title track of the band's upcoming 8th studio album, out this Friday, September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records! Roaring guitars meet impactful rhythms, all topped with powerfully captivating vocals. The band showcases the more progressive side of its sound on this ambitious single, arriving with a lyric video, and the strong sonic contrasts support the lyrics. Following the release of Achilles, AUDREY HORNE are set to head out on a European headline tour next month.
 
AUDREY HORNE on "Achilles":
"'Achilles' is a song about the 'us vs. them' situation in today's increasingly polarized world. It is also the title track from our new album and shows a bit more progressive side of the band. When we started recording the album, this song stood out immediately as a perfect opening track, and it has an energetic drive that will fit us perfectly on stage as well. We hope you guys like it as much as we do. Peace and love, AUDREY HORNE."
  
Watch the Lyric Video for "Achilles" Below:

Pre-Order Your Copy of Achilles NOW.

AUDREY HORNE's latest studio albums Blackout (2018) and Devil’s Bell (2022) received critical praise internationally, and the band was even awarded a Spellemannprisen (Norwegian equivalent to a Grammy) for their 2005 debut album. With previous international tours both as headliners and together with bands such as Papa Roach and Backyard Babies, as well as support slots for AC/DC and Mötley Crüe, AUDREY HORNE are one of Norway's most interesting rock exports. 
 
The new album features 11 multi-faceted tracks, ranging from high-energy, heavy rock pieces to more melodic and progressive songs, leaving no questions about the songwriting capabilities of this five-piece, which consists of vocalist Toschie, guitarists Ice Dale (Enslaved) and Thomas Tofthagen, bassist Espen Lien and drummer Kjetil Greve.
 
Following the hard-hitting title track "Achilles," more hit material is delivered through songs like "God Damn Beautiful"; this groovy Thin Lizzy-inspired track brings bass player Espen Lien to center stage on lead vocals. The band stays true to its sound on the high-energy rock 'n' roll number "Insanity" that features a catchy chorus and twin guitars — and a gripping storyline inspired by the classic Iron Maiden tune "Hallowed Be Thy Name!" Closing track "New Star Falling" wraps the album up beautifully, showcasing the melodic side of AUDREY HORNE's sound.

With Achilles, AUDREY HORNE return with an atmospheric heavy rock album that combines classic '70s and '80s influences with lyrical themes spanning escapism to commentary on the instability of the world we live in. A perfect fit for both rock radio and live stages!

AUDREY HORNE LIVE 2026:
09/03 — Oslo, NO — John Dee
09/04 — Porsgrunn, NO — RIP
09/05 — Hamar, NO — Festiviteten
09/19 — Trondheim, NO — Verkstedhallen
10/08 — Cologne, DE — Gebäude 9
10/09 — Essen, DE — Turock
10/10 — Münster, DE — Sputnik Café
10/11 — Hamburg, DE — Bahnhof Pauli
10/13 — Leiden, NL — Nobel
10/14 — Eindhoven, NL — Effenaar
10/15 — Kortrijk, BE — CVC Club
10/16 — Paris, FR — Nouveau Casino
10/17 — Grenoble, FR — L’Austra Rocks
10/18 — Zurich, CH — Plaza
10/20 — Munich, DE — Backstage Halle
10/21 — Bamberg, DE — Live Club
10/22 — Frankfurt, DE — Das Bett
10/23 — Dresden, DE — Puschkin Club
10/24 — Berlin, DE — Hole 44
12/04 — Kopervik, NO — Ovenpå
12/05 — Bergen, NO — USF Verftet

AUDREY HORNE ARE:
Toschie — Vocals
Arve "Ice Dale" Isdal — Guitar
Thomas Tofthagen — Guitar
Espen Lien —  Drums
Kjetil Greve —  Bass

Kingdom Collapse Drop "Victorious" Video Feat. Wrestler Thunder Rosa

San Antonio, Texas-based rockers KINGDOM COLLAPSE have unleashed the beast! The band has shared the video for new single "Victorious," featuring champion AEW professional wrestler and former MMA star Thunder Rosa.

Watch it below.
 
The song is a high octane rager that comes out of the gates hard. The band deftly strikes a balance between aggression and melody, fearlessly toeing the line and kicking some ass. The video features Thunder Rosa doing what she does best — kick some ass. 

"'Victorious' is a signature Kingdom Collapse anthem that we did for our diehards," states singer Jonathan Norris. "Big riff, sing-along chorus, and a resilient attitude."

As for the accompanying video, bassist Aaron Smith says, "Since this one has such a motivational vibe, we invited our friend and AEW wrestler Thunder Rosa to be featured in the video. She's a badass so we knew she'd do a great job."

The song lives on their debut album Survivor, which will be released on October 30 via Mascot Records.

Pre-save it HERE.

Kingdom Collapse have hit the road hard in the U.S. and have spent the last month touring with Nashville rockers RED, and they will pause for breath before storming the festival stages and touring with Royale Lynn in July and then spending August on the road with Of Virtue and Savage Hands. Catching them live will make you understand how that kinetic energy has seen them share stages with the likes of Three Days Grace, Nothing More, 10 Years, From Ashes To New, Fire From The Gods, Saliva, Hinder, ATTACK ATTACK!, and Adelita's Way.

Kingdom Collapse originated from the childhood friendship between Norris and Smith, who grew up together, discovered music around the same time, and recognized its power after Jonathan lost his father at eight years old.

In order to cope, he immediately retreated into music and the embrace of a small community, which included Aaron's family. This was the turning point where both boys realized the power of friendship, the power of music, and their potential together. "I saw my father die right in front of my eyes," Jonathan sighs. "I didn't even know what was happening. In some ways, that darkness has never left. Music became my light. I connected with it, and it gave me hope for the future. Kingdom Collapse is a band that carries that torch." 

The band's current single is Top 30 at Active Rock and building.

TOUR DATES:
Tickets available HERE:

HEADLINE RADIO SHOWS:
9/2 — The Black Sheep — Colorado Springs, CO
9/4 — The Alpine — Reno, NV
9/6 — District at Knitting Factory — Spokane, WA

WITH ADELITAS WAY:
9/10 — Pop's Night Club — Sauget, IL
9/11 — The Machine Shop — Flint, MI
9/12 — The Castle Theatre — Bloomington, IL
9/13 — High Noon Saloon — Madison, WI
9/15 — The Forge — Joliet, IL
9/17 — The Green Door — Lansing, MI
9/18 — The King of Clubs — Columbus, OH

WITH LAKEVIEW:
10/15 — General Duffy's — Redmond, OR
10/16 — Ponderosa — Portland, OR
10/17 — Steel Creek — Tacoma, WA
10/18 — District Bar — Spokane, WA

WITH ADELITAS WAY:
11/4 — Come and Take It Live — Austin, TX
11/5 — Payne Arena — Hidalgo, TX
11/6 — Scout Bar — Houston, TX
11/7 — Haltom Theater — Haltom City, TX
11/8 — Vanguard — Tulsa, OK
11/10 — The Venue on Sunset — Springfield, MO
11/11 — Bottleneck — Lawrence, KS
11/12 — Matchbox — Omaha, NE
11/13 — Bigs Bar — Sioux Falls, SD
11/15 — Federal Theatre — Denver, CO
11/19 — The Newberry — Great Falls, MT
11/20 — The Pub Station — Billings, MT
11/21 — The Gem — Idaho Falls, ID
11/22 — The Complex — Salt Lake City, UT


9/10 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s
9/12 — Bloomington, IL — Castle Theatre
9/13 — Madison, WI — High Noon Saloon
9/15 — Joliet, IL — The Forge

KINGDOM COLLAPSE ARE:
Jonathan Norris — Vocals
Aaron Smith — Bass
David Work — Guitar
Gaston Flores — Drums

METAL ICON KAI HANSEN RELEASES NEW SINGLE "WAIT AND SEE"

With "Wait And See," Kai Hansen releases the third single from his upcoming solo album Born With A Hammer. Pre-order it here.

After the speed, freedom and rock 'n' roll spirit of "Welcome To Life," the new track turns towards the heavier side of the album and immediately feels darker, tighter and more intense.
 
At its core, "Wait And See" is driven by sharp riffs and a rhythm that keeps pressing forward, but there is also a subtle electronic pulse running underneath it. That slight electronic edge gives the song a restless, modern feel without taking away any of its weight. When the chorus opens up, the track finds the unmistakable mix of power, melody and bite that has always made Hansen's songwriting so distinctive.
 
What stands out most is how alive the song feels. Hansen is not trying to recreate an earlier era or to prove that he can still play this kind of music. The riffs, the small electronic details. and the directness of the performance all sound instinctive. The point is not simply that he can still make music this forceful; it is that he clearly still wants to.
 
That balance gives “Wait And See” its own character. It is one of the harder and more forceful songs on Born With A Hammer, but the electronic touches, changing textures and strong sense of melody keep it from ever feeling one-dimensional.

The release is accompanied by a new video built from footage captured during a trip to Slovakia. Away from the usual stage setting, it shows Hansen driving a Mustang, traveling through the country and spending time in the studio, offering a rare, more personal glimpse of the person behind the music.

Born With A Hammer was produced by Eike Freese, Kai Hansen and Alexander Dietz. The album was recorded with Eike Freese on guitar, Heaven Shall Burn’s Alexander Dietz on bass, Carcass drummer Dan Wilding, and Induction guitarist Tim Hansen.

Across 10 songs, Born With A Hammer brings together powerful heavy metal, punk attitude, hard rock drive and strong melodies. Following "Feeding The Beast" and "Welcome To Life," "Wait And See" makes it clear that the album does not follow one fixed direction, while still sounding unmistakably like Kai Hansen throughout.
 
Following the worldwide success of Helloween’s recent reunion era and its major international tours, Born With A Hammer sees Kai Hansen return his focus to his own musical world. His history is naturally present in "Wait And See," but it never weighs the song down. This is not a metal icon looking backwards; it is Kai Hansen sounding fully engaged with what comes next.

ABOUT KAI HANSEN:
Kai Hansen is one of modern heavy metal’s most influential creative forces. As co-founder of Helloween and founder of Gamma Ray, he shaped the sound and spirit of power metal and continues to influence artists and fans worldwide. His work with Helloween has brought him back to the biggest stages around the globe, while Born With A Hammer reveals another side of his creative drive — personal, direct and fully charged.

FM MANAGEMENT ACQUIRES OWNERSHIP STAKE IN NATIONAL ACTS VIP

FM Music Management is proud to announce that it has acquired an ownership stake in National Acts VIP, establishing a strategic partnership focused on expanding the company’s presence throughout the music, entertainment and live-event industries.

National Acts VIP specializes in creating and managing premium VIP experiences that connect artists with their fans through exclusive opportunities, including meet-and-greets, VIP packages, special experiences and other artist-driven programs.

Through the new partnership, FM Music Management will utilize its extensive network of artists, managers, agents, promoters, venues and other entertainment-industry relationships to introduce new opportunities and help expand the National Acts VIP platform.

"This partnership is a natural extension of what we already do throughout the entertainment industry,” said Frank Mastalerz of FM Music Management. "National Acts VIP has built a strong platform that creates additional value for artists while giving fans experiences they simply cannot get with a standard concert ticket. We believe there is a tremendous opportunity to grow the company, expand its artist and industry relationships, and build National Acts VIP into an even stronger brand."

"We are beyond excited to officially launch this strategic partnership with FM Music Management. Frank Mastalerz and his team have been trusted collaborators of National Acts since 2022, and we’ve seen firsthand the level of experience, vision, and dedication they bring to every artist and project. This is a meaningful next step for both companies, and we’re energized by what we can accomplish together as we continue creating bigger opportunities and delivering even more value for our clients," says TJ Chopelas, Founder, National Acts

As part of the partnership, FM Music Management will actively promote National Acts VIP within its network and under the broader FM umbrella while developing new artist, management, promoter, venue and entertainment-industry relationships for the company.

The partnership also brings together two complementary areas of the music business: artist development and representation through FM Music Management and premium fan experiences through National Acts VIP.

For National Acts VIP, the addition of FM Music Management as an ownership partner provides access to an established entertainment-industry network and another avenue for developing long-term artist and client relationships.

For FM Music Management, the investment further expands the company's growing portfolio of music and entertainment businesses while creating additional opportunities and revenue channels for artists and industry partners.

Both companies will continue operating with a shared focus on developing meaningful artist opportunities, creating memorable fan experiences and expanding the National Acts VIP platform nationally.

ABOUT FM MUSIC MANAGEMENT:
FM Music Management is a full-service artist management and entertainment company representing artists across multiple areas of the music industry. Through its expanding family of entertainment businesses and strategic partnerships, FM continues to develop opportunities connecting artists, live entertainment, merchandise, branding and other music-related ventures. 

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ABOUT NATIONAL ACTS VIP:
National Acts VIP provides customized VIP and fan-experience programs for artists and entertainment partners, creating premium opportunities designed to strengthen the connection between artists and their fans while generating additional value and revenue surrounding live events.

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Shocking new "found footage" controversial horror film CAMERA X: To K*ll a Pedophile is OUT NOW ON TUBI TV

Camera X: To K!ll a Pedxphile Delivers a Dark, Unflinching Look at Vigilante Justice and the Cost of Revenge

A provocative independent thriller challenges audiences with one of society's most

disturbing realities.

Some subjects are uncomfortable. Some films aren't afraid to go there.

Camera X: To K!ll a Pedxphile is a fearless psychological thriller that dives headfirst into one of the darkest corners of humanity, refusing to offer easy answers or comfortable resolutions.

Dark, disturbing, and unapologetically confrontational, Camera X: To K!ll a Pedxphilefollows a group that decides waiting for justice isn't enough. As they take matters into their own hands, a college film student begins documenting their mission, capturing not only their pursuit but the emotional, moral, and personal consequences that unfold along

the way.

Rather than relying on shock value alone, the film explores the complex questions surrounding justice, vengeance, morality, and the lines people are willing to cross when they believe the system has failed. Through its found-footage-inspired perspective and raw storytelling, Camera Xplaces viewers in the middle of an increasingly tense and emotionally charged journey that challenges them long after the credits roll.

This is not a film designed to make audiences comfortable. It is a film intended to provoke conversation, examine difficult subject matter, and explore the psychological toll that accompanies extreme choices made in pursuit of justice.

With its uncompromising narrative and independent spirit, Camera X: To K!ll a Pedxphile stands as a bold entry into the psychological thriller genre, pushing viewers to confront uncomfortable realities while asking difficult questions about justice, accountability, and the consequences of vigilantism.

For audiences seeking films that refuse to shy away from controversial topics, Camera X: To K!ll a Pedxphile promises an intense, thought-provoking experience that will leave a lasting impression.

IMDB LINK

Logline:

After children go missing in a rural town, a small group decides to seek vengeance. With the help of a college film student they document their journey to justice. All are willing to do jail time to protect the children.

Synopsis:

Presented through the lens of a self shot found footage film, when five local vigilantes seek justice against perceived pedxphile Nick Brandon questions arise about the motivations of a hidden group member. Who is the unknown figure behind Camera X? As it turns out planning, and carrying out a murder to completion is more complicated than the group will learn, nevermind documenting it. Each character lays out their personal trauma event from their own life, in and confessional and why they have joined to the group. Most would agree with their positions, however it will be the next events which could send them to jail or worse depending on the outcome.

MAIN ACTORS:

Loren W. Lepre (as Laddie Harris) of The Dark Military series

Model Sushii Xhyvette Holder as Katrina

Bryan Enright as Brady Lloyd (and the film's editor) (Dark Military: Rogue)

Rosaria Eraso as Amelia Carrey as seen in Crackcoon and The Dark Military Rogue

Aussie Deathcore Titans TO THE GRAVE Unleash New Single "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS" + Video

Today, TO THE GRAVE, the world's preeminent vegan deathcore band, proudly unleash their new track, "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS," the fourth single taken from their upcoming BLKIIBLK debut album, 'LIBERATION FRONT,' set for release on October 2nd. The new single arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below.

On the new single, bassist Matt Clarke shares:

"This song was us leaning hard back into the same influences as our 'Director’s Cuts' album. It’s got all those elements in it: bouncy riffs, some fast stuff and just lots of dynamics. We’re looking forward to playing this one on the upcoming tours…that start today. Australia now, North America in two weeks!"

He continues, "For the video, we wanted to do something a bit different to the other performance videos. We got a bunch of our mates to come down and hang with us. We did something that’s somewhere between serious and fun."

Watch the Music Video for "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS" BELOW;

Stream/Listen to "LIFE AMONG THE SEPTICS" HERE

Since forming in 2010, TO THE GRAVE have become one of Australia's most uncompromising heavy exports, earning acclaim for crushing releases including 'Global Warning,' 'Epilogue,' 'Director's Cuts,' and 2024's 'Everyone's a Murderer.' Armed with a singular mission to confront animal cruelty and environmental destruction through some of modern metal's most punishing deathcore, the Sydney outfit have forged a reputation for pairing unrelenting heaviness with fearless activism. Their live assault has taken them around the globe alongside Lorna Shore, Thy Art Is Murder, Shadow of Intent, Carnifex, Oceano, and more, with Revolver hailing them as "one of the country's heaviest exports" and Distorted Sound calling them "one of the most intense, enthralling bands the genre can offer."

Now, the band returns with 'LIBERATION FRONT,' their fifth album and BLKIIBLK debut, a statement of pure intent. Brutal and uncompromising in both sound and message, TO THE GRAVE transform their death metal-infused assault into a vehicle for activism, raging against animal cruelty and environmental destruction while delivering their most direct and fully realized work to date. From the breakdown-laden opener "MEAT THE HUMANS," 'Liberation Front'marks a ferocious return to the band's deathcore roots. While recent releases leaned further into hardcore, the new album embraces deathcore at its most savage and relentless.

Evans comments about the album:

"'LIBERATION FRONT' was born as a concept on tour last year in Australia after we decided we wanted to make the sequel to 'Director’s Cuts.' What came out was something between that and a more pissed off brother to 'Everyone’s A Murderer.' It’s got so many things I love about the band and a bit of everything pushed to 100 with a really bleak kind of aggression that’s just reaching for your throat the entire time. Very keen to play some of these songs live and it’s an exciting chapter to add.”

Pre-Order 'LIBERATION FRONT' HERE

TO THE GRAVE will be kicking off "The Sawed Off Suffering Tour" with co-headliner Crown Magnetar on September 17th in Chicago. The entire run will be supported by Face Yourselfand on select dates by the likes of I Declare War, Tracheotomy, Backbiter, Squelching and Ameonna (the new band featuring former Chelsea Grin members Alex Koehler, Jake Harmond and Pablo Viveros, making their live debut). For a full list of dates, please see below.

Bassist Matt Clarke exclaims:

“These are the heaviest lineups we’ve ever put together, and we can’t wait for these shows across North America and at home in Aus. For North America, all these bands have a different approach, but the one thing that brings it all together is intensity! We’re stoked to be teaming up with Crown Magnetar for this run, and having Face Yourself on the package just makes it more crushing. We’re very excited that we get to play with OG Chelsea Grin members back on-stage for the first time in Ameonna, and I Declare War hopping on for some shows is awesome! Backbiter, Tracheotomy, and Squelching will all bring their own brands of brutality to the tour. No matter what show you’re hitting, you’re in for a treat.”

TO THE GRAVE Live:

Australia w/ No Cure, Algor Mortis, Bloodmouth

Sept 2 - Perth, AU @ Amplifier Bar *

Sept 3 - Adelaide, AU @ Lion Arts Factory *

Sept 4 - Frankston, AU @ Singing Bird

Sept 5 - Melbourne, AU @ Max Watts

Sept 6 - Canberra, AU @ The Baso ^

Sept 10 - Sydney, AU @ Crowbar

Sept 11 - Newcastle, AU @ Hamilton Station

Sept 12 - Brisbane, AU @ The Triffid

* no Bloodmouth

^ no Algor Mortis

North America w/ Crown Magnetar, Face Yourself

Sept 17 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean *

Sept 18 - Detroit, MI @ Catacombs at The Sanctuary *

Sept 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s *

Sept 20 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground *

Sept 22 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace *

Sept 23 - Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Électriques *

Sept 24 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground *

Sept 25 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows *

Sept 26 - Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall *

Sept 27 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium *

Sept 28 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery ^

Sept 30 - Asheville, NC @ Revival ^

Oct 1 - Nashville, TN @ The End ^

Oct 2 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Purgatory) ^

Oct 3 - Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross ^

Oct 4 - West Palm Beach, FL @ The Banyan Live ^ 

Oct 6 - Dallas, TX @ Club Dada $

Oct 7 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live $

Oct 9 - Mesa, AZ @ Rosetta Room

Oct 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex +

Oct 11 - Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post +

Oct 13 - Portland, OR @ The Hawthorne Theatre +

Oct 14 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon +

Oct 16 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell ~

Oct 17 - Denver, CO @ HQ ~

* w/ Backbiter

^ w/ Tracheotomy

$ w/ Squelching

+ w/ I Declare War

~ w/ Ameonna

More Dates TBA!

'LIBERATION FRONT' is more than an album; it is a musical and lyrical call to arms, designed not only to rage against the machine but to educate, provoke, and challenge listeners on every level. Combining their most savage deathcore material to date with an unwavering commitment to animal liberation and environmental activism, 'LIBERATION FRONT' stands as TO THE GRAVE's definitive statement: fierce, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore.

As Evans puts it, “this is our way of establishing order. The band is built around our way of doing things and to me this title is just waving that flag. These songs are about direct action, open rescue, abolition and liberation by any means necessary.”

TO THE GRAVE are:

Dane Evans - Vocals

Jack Simioni - Guitar

Nic Webb - Guitar

Matt Clarke - Bass

Connor Kingdom - Drums

unpeople Unveil Video for Anthemic Single "blueprints"

After a weekend of tearing up Reading & Leeds Festivals, unpeople today announce their stunning, anthemic new single "blueprints," taken from their forthcoming debut album we are unpeople, out October 9 on SharpTone Records.

A lighter touch that takes no prisoners when it comes to anthemic ambition, "blueprints" reveals another side of unpeople. Built around skyscraping four-part harmonies and soaring melodies, the track makes a compelling case for a band ready for the world's biggest stages.

Listen here and watch the official video below.

"The subject matter of this song is not an easy one to get into, personally," singer and guitarist Jake Crawford explains. "It's broadly about propping up people who have behaviours that are clearly not good for them or the people around them. People who only want what is best for them. Take from that what you will. Luke wrote the lion's share of the song and presented it to us with the chorus lyrics and melody already in place. I loved it so much we kept it almost exactly as it was and I just elaborated on the overall feeling of the tune with the verses."

A seamless ability to connect across boundaries and conjure communal spirit, sits at the very heart of the band's recently-announced debut album we are unpeople. Built upon massive choruses, four-part vocal harmonies and unabated heaviness, it captures a band whose ambition is matched by their belief in the power of music to unite people.

Comprised of Jake Crawford, Luke Caley, Em Lodge, and Richard Rayner, unpeople have quickly established themselves as one of the UK's most exciting new alternative bands, earning themselves a reputation for creating music that feels equally at home on the biggest rock stages and the heaviest festival bills - having fittingly been described as the lightest band at Bloodstock, and the heaviest band at Kendal Calling — finding themselves equally at home in both settings.

With Kerrang! hailing them as "one of alternative music's best new bands," live, they've opened for Metallica in Vienna, shared bills with Smashing Pumpkins and Coheed & Cambria and drawn huge crowds at 2000trees.

With support tours incoming with both Royal Blood and Don Broco, the band are ready to take things to the next level. Across January 2027, unpeople will take on their biggest headline tour to date across the UK — with most dates selling out almost instantly. The tour will end on January 28, with a truly special night at London's Electric Ballroom, matching the ambition of a band on the cusp of truly breaking through. Tickets here.

we are unpeople.
you are unpeople.
we are all unpeople.

Photo Credit: Richard Mukuze

UNPEOPLE LIVE:
1/18 — Dublin, IE — Grand Social
1/19 — Belfast, UK — Voodoo
1/21 — Bristol, UK — The Fleece — SOLD OUT
1/22 — Leeds, UK — The Key Club — SOLD OUT
1/23 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion — SOLD OUT
1/25 — Glasgow, UK — King Tut's — SOLD OUT
1/26 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Institute 2 — SOLD OUT
1/27 — Nottingham, UK — The Bodega — SOLD OUT
1/28 — London, UK — Electric Ballroom

FESTIVAL APPEARANCES:
9/3 — Torquay, UK — Burn It Down Festival

SUPPORTING DON BROCO:
9/27 — Watford, UK — Colosseum
9/28 — Lincoln, UK — Engine Shed
9/29 — Sheffield, UK — Octagon
10/1 — Edinburgh, UK — Corn Exchange
10/2 — Manchester, UK — Academy
10/3 — Liverpool, UK — Guild of Students
10/4 — Newcastle, UK — City Hall
10/6 — Cambridge, UK — Corn Exchange
10/7 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Academy
10/8 — Portsmouth, UK — Guildhall
10/10 — Norwich, UK — UEA
10/11 — Folkestone, UK — Leas Cliff Hall
10/12 — London, UK — Here at Outernet
10/14 — Bristol, UK — The Prospect Building

SUPPORTING ROYAL BLOOD:
11/24 — Bristol, UK — The Prospect Building
11/25 — Newcastle, UK — O2 City Hall
11/27 — Manchester, UK — O2 Apollo
11/28 — Glasgow, UK — Barrowland
11/29 — Glasgow, UK — Barrowland
12/2 — Wolverhampton, UK — The Civic At The Hall
12/3 — London, UK — Olympia

New Jersey's QUIZ SHOW present 'XONO' on Love, Letdown & Loud Guitars -- New EP for the boys of From Shudder To Think, out Sept. 28

New Jersey-based indie rock trio Quiz Show presents their new single 'XONO', which explores the painful gap between idealized romantic aspirations and the harsh truth that a promising bond is ultimately doomed to fail. This is the first taste of their forthcoming 3-song 'XONO' EP, released via New Jersey's Magic Door Record Label.

An original tune on the high hopes of friendship and love, and the difficulties that lie therein, the 'XONO' EP was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by award-winning producer Ray Ketchem (Guided By Voices, Luna, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, The Dambuilders) at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, NJ.

'XONO' starts with a surprise encounter and overture, the chorus moving through the process of acknowledgement and let-down. The bridge resolves that this relationship is not going to work before the song concludes with a final “I’m not it” to drive home the point. The story arc progresses from noisy start and rising progression via the chorus, allowing the author’s thoughts to break through, ending with a high-energy music and vocal piece and a resonant final lingering echo.    

"I really love 'XONO' for being a tight, quick, and complex song. There is some great simplicity and pleasant dissonance in the music. That it tells a story about difficult relationships is something I am proud to have found a way to spell out," says Chris Matthews.

"As for the 'XONO' EP, it captures the life of Quiz Show over the last year. For me, singing is coming more naturally these days. I still can’t believe this whole thing is happening!"

Quiz Show is made up of Chris Matthews, a founding member of of legendary DC hardcore band Shudder To Think, and bassist Jesse Krakow, together with drummer Joe Billy III, who replaced the original drummer Kevin March (Guided By Voices, The Dambuilders, Shudder To Think).

You could say Quiz Show is a continuation of unfinished business. After a quarter-century break, Chris Matthews picked-up his guitar and again began to write songs, triggered by a chance meeting with his former Shudder To Think bandmate Kevin March. Now both living in Montclair, Kevin and Chris ended up forming Quiz Show with Frank Gibbons on bass. 

Quiz Show makes music that is still squarely within the punk and alternative rock spectrum with elements of Hüsker Dü, Pixies, Ramones, Joy Division, Fugazi, Sonic Youth, and Girls Against Boys. Blending the musicality of alternative pop with the energy and noise of punk rock, vocal hooks overlay heavy drums and bass and layered guitars, creating a rich field of sounds.

'XONO' follows Quiz Show's 'Flotsam' EP, released in 2024 and engineered by Ketchem and Brian Robbins (Blondie, Bring Me The Horizon, Papa Roach), which explores the shattered, lost stories of people’s lives, and their 2023 eponymous debut album, an electrifying collection full of protest, friendship and frustration, both released to wide acclaim.

As of September 1, 'XONO' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The full 'XONO' EP will be released on September 28. Quiz Show will be performing on October 2 at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ, along with The Van Pelt.

EP CREDITS
Chris Matthews - guitars and vocals
Jesse Krakow - bass, organ, and backing vocals
Joe Billy III - drums, backing vocals, acoustic guitar
Produced by Ray Ketchem
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Ray Ketchem
at Magic Door Recording, Montclair NJ
Recording at Magic Door Recording, Montclair NJ
Songs by Chris Matthews and Quiz Show
© 2024 Shake at the Thought (BMI)
Cover photo by Mike Roller
Design by Ray Ketchem
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Emily Wolfe Releases New Single + Video "Power" via Judge & Jury ​

Austin Powerhouse Guitarist and Songwriter gets Unapologetically Honest About Desire on the Second Single from her Forthcoming Judge & Jury Records Album

Coming off her tour with Yungblud, Emily Wolfe returns with “Power,” a new single that continues her pursuit of rawness, honesty, and authenticity. The track marks Wolfe’s second single from her forthcoming new album due out this year through Judge & Jury Records.  

"What do we all really want? If you strip everything away, what is it? Power. Sex. Honey. Flesh. Primal. The most fundamental human desires. I think everybody wants those things, they just don’t always say it out loud. That song is me saying it out loud.”  shares Wolfe. 

It is a refreshingly unapologetic answer and an especially bold one coming from a woman in rock who has never been interested in playing it safe.

While desire is often softened, hidden, or wrapped in euphemism, Wolfe confronts it head-on. “Power” is about stripping away the expectations, shame, and self-censorship that can keep people from saying what they truly want. The result is a song that embraces desire as something primal, human, sensual, and powerful.

For Wolfe, the four words are more than a provocative hook. They represent the raw, fundamental urges that exist beneath everything else. The need to want. The need to feel. The need to possess power and to claim ownership over your own desires.

“Power” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

STREAM "Power"

https://ffm.to/emilypower

Emily Wolfe - "Power" Official Music Video Below:

Emily Wolfe on tour:

Official dates: https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/

Supporting Frank Turner

Sept 15: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place

Sept 16: Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom

Sept 18: Atlantic City, NJ @ Circus Maximus Theater

Sept 19: Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre, Funhouse & Café

Sept 21: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

Sept 27: Lost Evenings IX 2026: Dallas, TX w/ Frank Turner, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

Supporting Toadies

Oct. 8: Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

Oct. 9: El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace

Oct. 10: Lubbock, TX @ The Garden

Oct. 14: Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE

Oct. 15: Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live

Oct. 16: Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

Oct. 17: St Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live

STELLAR CIRCUITS UNVEIL EXPANDED PHANTOM :: PHOENIX (DIRECTOR’S CUT)

North Carolina progressive alt-metal innovators STELLAR CIRCUITS have released Phantom :: Phoenix (Director’s Cut), the definitive edition of their acclaimed third studio album, available now digitally via Nuclear Blast Records. The release pairs the original record with four additional tracks unveiled over the past several months: ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Wounded Healer,’ ‘Stargazer’ and ‘In The Smoke.’

Cinematic, visceral and emotionally charged, Phantom :: Phoenix (Director’s Cut) further explores the album’s themes of transformation and rebirth, moving between light and darkness, destruction and renewal. The new material builds upon the progressive intricacy, crushing heaviness and atmospheric depth that have become hallmarks of STELLAR CIRCUITS’ evolving sound.

Following 2023’s Sight To Sound and the original release of Phantom :: Phoenix in 2025, the Director’s Cut represents another step forward for STELLAR CIRCUITS, bringing the album’s journey full circle while continuing to push the band into new creative territory.

                                      Stream Phantom :: Phoenix (Director’s Cut) Below:

Following the release, STELLAR CIRCUITS will bring their ever-evolving sound overseas for an extensive European and UK tour with EVERGREY and IGNEA this fall. Beginning November 11th in Lund, Sweden, the month-long run will take the band throughout Scandinavia, mainland Europe, the UK and Ireland before wrapping December 12th in Maastricht, Netherlands.

Tickets are available now at:
https://stellarcircuits.com/shows

STELLAR CIRCUITS 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

11.11.26 Sweden Lund @ Mejeriet

12.11.26 Sweden Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet

13.11.26 Sweden Linköping @ Paletset

14.11.26 Sweden Gothenburg @ Filmstudion 2

15.11.26 Norway Oslo @ Salt

17.11.26 Germany Hamburg @ Logo

18.11.26 Germany Berlin @ Hole44

19.11.26 Germany Munich @ Feierwerk

20.11.26 Austria Vienna @ Weberknecht

21.11.26 Italy Milan @ Slaughter Club

22.11.26 Switzerland Aarau @ KiFF

23.11.26 Belgium Antwerp @ Zappa

25.11.26 UK Southampton @ The Brook

26.11.26 UK Birmingham @ Asylum

27.11.26 UK London @ The Underworld

28.11.26 UK Leeds @ The Key Club

29.11.26 Ireland Dublin @ Opium

30.11.26 UK Belfast @ Limelight 2

01.12.26 UK Glasgow @ G2

02.12.26 UK Newcastle @ Anarchy Brew

03.12.26 UK Manchester @ Rebellion

04.12.26 UK Bristol @ Strange Brew

05.12.26 UK Nottingham @ Saltbox

07.12.26 France Paris @ Petit Bain

08.12.26 Germany Trier @ Mergener Hof

09.12.26 Germany Karlsruhe @ Substage

10.12.26 Germany Dortmund @ Junkyard

11.12.26 The Netherlands Rotterdam @ Baroeg

12.12.26 The Netherlands Maastricht @ Muziekgieterij

About STELLAR CIRCUITS:

Stellar Circuits has rapidly become one of the most compelling voices in modern progressive metal. Following their acclaimed 2023 Nuclear Blast debut, Sight To Sound, the band has continued to push boundaries with a sound that balances crushing heaviness, immersive textures, and deeply personal songwriting. Known for their dynamic live performances, Stellar Circuits have toured extensively alongside acts such as Chevelle and Arch Echo, earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most captivating rising acts.

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PRETTY MAIDS Return with New Studio Album in 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl

Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce the return of legendary Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS, who are officially working on a brand-new studio album, set for release in 2027.

The upcoming record will be the band's first new studio album since 2019's acclaimed 'Undress Your Madness' and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the career of one of Europe's most enduring and distinctive hard rock bands.

Built around the unmistakable creative partnership of Ronnie Atkins and Ken Hammer, PRETTY MAIDS have spent more than four decades forging a sound of their own, combining crushing guitar riffs, powerful melodies, atmospheric keyboards and huge, instantly recognizable choruses.

Across a career stretching back to the early 1980s, the Danish band has delivered a catalogue that includes such landmark albums as 'Future World,' 'Jump The Gun,' 'Pandemonium,' 'Motherland,' and 'Kingmaker,' establishing PRETTY MAIDS as a formidable and enduring force in melodic hard rock and heavy metal.

Following a five-year hiatus, PRETTY MAIDS returned to the stage in 2024. The chemistry and energy within the band proved impossible to ignore, and what began as a return to live activity has now evolved into something fans around the world have been hoping for: brand-new PRETTY MAIDS music.

The new album will be released in 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl and will be produced by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen, whose credits include Amaranthe, Volbeat, Epica, Primal Fear, and Evergrey.

Further details about the album will be revealed in the coming months.

PRETTY MAIDS are back. And the story isn't over yet.

PC: Andrew West

PRETTY MAIDS are:

Ronnie Atkins – Vocals

Ken Hammer – Lead Guitar

Rene Shades – Bass

Chris Laney – Rhythm Guitar / Keyboards

Allan Tschicaja – Drums

AMORPHIS Announce North American Co-Headline Tour With INSOMNIUM This November

Finnish metal visionaries AMORPHIS are set to join forces with melodic death metal pioneers INSOMNIUM for the North American co-headline tour, with support from US melodic death/doom metal act HINAYANA. Beginning in Boston, MA, on November 17, the bands prepare to bring powerful storytelling and haunting heaviness to audiences as the winter months draw near. 

The tour sees AMORPHIS continue celebrations in aid of their latest full-length Borderland. Released via RPM in September 2025, the album marks a milestone in the band’s 35‑year evolution, blending melodic depth and dynamic narratives with a refreshed creative spark borne from their first collaboration with producer Jacob Hansen.

AMORPHIS x INSOMNIUM Tour Dates:

• 11/17 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club

• 11/18 — Montreal, QC — Theatre Beanfield

• 11/19 — Toronto, ON — The Concert Hall

• 11/20 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs

• 11/21 — Detroit, MI — Magic Stick

• 11/23 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues

• 11/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater

• 11/25 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre

• 11/27 — Denver, CO — The Gothic Theatre

• 11/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall

• 11/30 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre

• 12/01 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre

• 12/02 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market

• 12/04 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre

• 12/05 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theater

• 12/06 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater

• 12/08 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live

• 12/09 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater

• 12/11 — Orlando, FL — The Abbey

• 12/12 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross

• 12/13 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade

• 12/15 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club

• 12/16 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage

• 12/18 — Reading, PA — Reverb

• 12/19 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza

About AMORPHIS
With Borderland, the title of the album couldn’t have been chosen more fittingly. Throughout their career, spanning over more than three decades, AMORPHIS -- Tomi Joutsen (vocals), Esa Holopainen (guitars), Tomi Koivusaari (guitars), Olli-Pekka Laine (bass), Santeri Kallio (keyboards) & Jan Rechberger (drums & percussion) -- have been an ever-evolving act, wandering on an exciting boundary-pushing path. From their sinister death metal debut Karelian Isthmus over genre-defining mid-90s melodic death works like Tales From The Thousand Lakes and Elegy as well as the melodic 2000’s grandeur of Eclipse or Skyforger to records combining the very best of all prior eras to refreshing new soundscapes (f.e. Under The Red Cloud or Queen Of Time): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success.
 
With 2022’s Halo, the Finn’s were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again: The album marked AMORPHIS’ sixth no. 1 album in Finland, even cracked the top 3 of the official German album chart, and last but not least the sextet took home two awards from the prestigious Emma Gaala (“Band of the Year” & “Export of the Year”).
 
The impact of Halo became a driving force for what’s to come. Rather than rushing into a follow-up, the band chose to step back from live performances and focus fully on their next chapter. The result is Borderland - a meticulously crafted opus that builds on their celebrated recent era, while seamlessly weaving in new, timely elements. It’s a bold, organic continuation of their journey, shaped by experience and guided by vision.
 

 AMORPHIS are:

Tomi Joutsen | vocals

Esa Holopainen | guitars

Tomi Koivusaari | guitars

Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass

Santeri Kallio | keys

Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion

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Theodor Bastard Announce New Album '▽'

While they’ve remained relatively silent over the past six years, Theodor Bastard refuse to stay still. Amidst the shadows of the pandemic, war and invasive technology, the world music pioneers have been searching for a way out of the darkness that’s descended over our reality. The path that they discovered on their upcoming eighth studio album didn’t lead back to their home in the forest of Karelia, but away from it, into the coldness of the city, a collapsing civilization, and ultimately, rebirth.  

Today, Theodor Bastard are announcing their new album ▽ (pronounced V) with a thrilling music video for its bewitching lead single. While it reconnects with their roots in electronic music, “Sverkay” is a sure sign that the band are bound for dark new horizons.

“This album might never have happened”, Theodor Bastard producer, multi-instrumentalist and founding member Fedor Svolotch says. “So much has surrounded us during recent years: the pandemic, war, division, fear, anxiety over technology, and a sense that reality itself is becoming darker and more unstable. We have felt so much anger, pain, confusion and disappointment both in ourselves and in the world around us. All these emotions were gathering inside us, changing, darkening, searching for a form, until they eventually transformed into the unexpected on ▽”.

Watch the music video for “Sverkay” below:

▽ comes out November 13, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/theodorbastardv

Pre-save on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/0K4F1n6atFEiEO5Y9N9v8y?si=VgItWmKBTK-7B0ImO8M0MQ&utm_source=copy-link

▽ reflects just how much has changed since the world last heard from Theodor Bastard in April 2020. While the band are still recognized internationally for blending ritual folk, electronics and world music, on their new album, they’ve re-embraced their early electronic impulses because that’s now how modern life feels: cold, sharp, tense.

“Our sound changed because the world changed”, Svolotch explains. “We had to destroy our own habits and expectations to make ▽. We wanted to start again, as if the band has no past, no safe place, no ready-made formula. As a result, this album is not a continuation of what came before. It’s a different door”.

Long-time fans of Theodor Bastard were pleasantly surprised late last year when the pulse-pounding analog synths of “Nebo” first appeared in the award-winning Russian crime drama The Method. But the latest single from

▽ is a giant leap from the softer, more earthly textures of the band’s recent studio ventures. Like a spaceship, “Sverkay” rumbles with distorted bass before it’s suspended high above the earth by a trap-like beat.  

The video for “Sverkay” was directed by Fedor Svolotch and stars Yana Veva. Theodor Bastard built the spaceship that appears in the video by hand. They also created the video’s practical and visual effects themselves. The concept for the spacesuit was created by Yana Veva and made by TomHem Studio.  

Additional video credits  

Screenwriters - Fedor Svolotch & Yana Veva

Director of Photography - Oleg Makoseev

Additional Camera - Vyacheslav Salikov

Film Editor - Fedor Svolotch

Gaffer & Assistant Director - Taras Frolov

Storyboard Artist - Yana Veva

Spacesuit Concept Art - Yana Veva

Spacesuit Fabrication - TomHem Studio

Spaceship Control Panel Fabrication - Andy Vladych

Spaceship Cockpit Concept - Alexey Kalinovskiy

Set Design and Construction - Alexey Kalinovskiy & Kusas

Props Master - Alexey Kalinovskiy

Practical Effects - Alexey Kalinovskiy & Kusas

Visual Effects - Maria Starostina & Fedor Svolotch

Colorist - Vyacheslav Salikov

With  ▽, Theodor Bastard return with dark electronics for dark times.  

Recording Lineup
Yana Veva - Vocals, Lyrics, Vocal arrangements, Synthesizers, Keyboards
Fedor Svolotch - Arrangements, Guitars, Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Analog synthesizers, Keyboards, Drum programming, Sound design, Sound production, Mixing
Christine Kazarian - Harp
Vyacheslav Salikov - Cello / Strings
Kusas - Percussion, Bells, Metallophone, Marimba, Jaw harp
Ekaterina Dolmatova - Backing vocals
Eli H - Bass guitar
Alexey Kalinovskiy - Keyboards, Synthesizer, Lap slide guitar
Vyacheslav Nikiforov - Drums
Sergey Smirnov - Drums
Maria Starostina - Flute, Backing vocals
Maxim Kostyunin - Guitar
Gale Dorothy - Vocals on Molnii i Svist

Current Lineup
Yana Veva - Vocals
Fedor Svolotch - Sound, Guitar, Electronics
Andy Vladich - Drums
Alexey Kalinovskiy - Keyboards
Kusas - Percussion
Vyacheslav Salikov - Cello
Ekaterina Dolmatova - Backing vocals

Production Credits
Producer - Fedor Svolotch
Sound Engineer - Fedor Svolotch
Mixing Engineer - Fedor Svolotch
Mastering Engineer - Boris Istomin
Recording Studio - Theo Records
Mastering Studio - Knob Studio

Cover Artwork
Fedor Svolotch

Artwork / Layout Designer
Yana Veva & Fedor Svolotch

Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/theodorbastardv

Booking
Maxim Krupoderya
theodorbastard@gmail.com

Follow Theodor Bastard
Website: https://theodorbastard.com/
Bandcamp: https://theodorbastard.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PQ9UX4kWDE3mf2fYGRzqF
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/theodor-bastard/204585292
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theodorbastard
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheodorBastard/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodor_bastard/?hl=en

HATE GRENADE Unleashes Crushing New Single "Reflections"

Modern nu-metal powerhouse confronts the battle against your own inner demons with one of its heaviest and most emotionally charged releases to date.

Some enemies stand in front of you.

The most dangerous ones stare back from

the mirror.

With the release of their explosive new single, "Reflections," HATE GRENADE dives headfirst into the psychological war that rages inside us all. Blending crushing riffs, thunderous grooves, massive hooks, and an unrelenting sense of urgency, the band delivers a modern nu-metal anthem that is equal parts emotionally raw and sonically devastating.

At its core, "Reflections" explores one of life's most difficult battles, the fight against the darkest version of yourself.

"Reflections is an aggressive, modern nu-metal track built around the idea of being trapped with the worst version of yourself. Heavy guitars, big hooks, and a dark edge." - Hate Grenade

That statement becomes the heartbeat of the song. Every crushing riff feels like internal conflict. Every thunderous drum hit echoes the weight of self doubt. Every soaring hook reminds listeners that even in our darkest moments, there is power in confronting what we've become rather than running from it.

"Reflections" isn't simply another heavy song.

It's an emotional collision between rage, vulnerability, and self-awareness.

HATE GRENADE has crafted a track that captures the suffocating feeling of being locked inside your own thoughts while delivering the kind of unforgettable chorus that begs to be screamed back from the front row.

Musically, the band leans into everything that has made modern nu-metal resonate with a new generation of heavy music fans. Thick, down-tuned guitars collide with pounding rhythms, atmospheric textures build tension throughout, and the vocals seamlessly shift between aggressive intensity and melodic conviction.

The result is a song that feels both crushingly heavy and undeniably memorable.

Lyrically, "Reflections" speaks to anyone who has ever wrestled with anxiety, regret, anger, or the fear of becoming someone they no longer recognize. Rather than offering easy answers, the song invites listeners to face those emotions head on, acknowledging that growth often begins by confronting the parts of ourselves we'd rather ignore.

In an era where authenticity matters more than ever, HATE GRENADE refuses to hide behind clichés. Instead, they deliver a brutally honest soundtrack for those fighting battles no one else can see.

With "Reflections," the band continues to establish itself as one of the rising voices in modern heavy music, combining massive production, unforgettable hooks, and meaningful songwriting into a sound that is equal parts aggressive and accessible.

Whether blasting through speakers or igniting a crowd in a live setting, "Reflections" is built to leave an impact. It's heavy. It's haunting.

And it's a reminder that sometimes the hardest fight you'll ever face is the one happening inside your own mind.

BIO:

After a nearly 20-year hiatus, STRIDENT ESCAPE has emerged from a McHenry, IL basement once again. Mixing heavy influences of thrash and punk, as well as black, nu, and groove metals together; STRIDENT ESCAPE goal is to help burn through the stresses of modern life.