Meridian Veil Sign to Season of Mist

Season of Mist is proud to welcome Meridian Veil.

Two decades in the making, Meridian Veil brings together four stars from across the vast sky of Canadian metal. On their own, guitarist Danny Marino (The Agonist), vocalist Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy), drummer Dylan Gowan (Seven Spires) and Leprous’ touring cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne are well-known for melodic feats, deadly strength, enchanting symphonies and progressive flourish. With their new band, together, they are pushing themselves to even greater emotional extremes.

“We are very happy to sign with Season of Mist”, Marino says. “When Matt and I first met during the early 2000s, we wanted to make music together. From the beginning, the idea was for Meridian Veil to be deeply emotional. Even though our upcoming debut album gets heavy, there’s a deep longing that runs through the cautionary tale at its core”.

“I remember going home and feeling super excited”, McGachy says when remembering the initial writing and recording sessions for Meridian Veil. “Singing in this band is freeing for me. I’m happy to show that side of myself”.  

“When you have a band that involves writers from different styles, you get something really unique”, Gowan says. “Meridian Veil is progressive metal with a very dark atmosphere and thought-provoking lyrics”.

“Upon hearing the demos for our upcoming album, I was struck by the quality of the songwriting”, Weinroth-Browne says. “I believe Meridian Veil captures the best aspects of 2000’s death metal and prog metal with a distinctly modern approach”.

More news about Meridian Veil’s inventive debut album is coming soon.

Watch the thrilling trailer for lead single “The Watcher” Below:

Lineup

Danny Marino - Guitars

Matt McGachy - Vocals

Dylan Gowan - Drums

Raphael Weinroth-Browne - Cello

Booking

Liam Frith - liam@dynamictalent.com

Follow Meridian Veil

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Bandcamp: https://meridianveil.bandcamp.com/

Michigan indie rockers STRAWBERRY LAKE share Replacements-esque 'Other Spaces' on connection, escape & emotional understanding

Michigan indie rock band Strawberry Lake present their debut single 'Other Spaces', a deeply introspective song about negotiating emotional landscapes, exploring the complicated dynamics of relationships, the longing for intimacy, and the limits of escape.

Previewing what will be their debut album 'Forever', this song combines ringing guitars, raspy vocals, infectious hooks, and big-hearted melodies. Capturing the band's distinctive blend of Replacements-flavored power pop, soulful introspection, and unmistakable Midwestern grit.

Hailing from Dexter, a close-knit community in southeastern Michigan, Strawberry Lake is made up of two father-and-son duos. Lead vocalist Martin Fletcher is joined by his son Carter Fletcher on bass, Jim Pulford on drums, and his son Cole Pulford on guitar and backing vocals. Born out of tragedy and emerging from a shared process of healing following the death of Jim's son Gage Pulford, who had long dreamed of bringing his friends' fathers together to play and create music.

Too late for Gage to witness with his own eyes, his dream was realized when Jim and Marty Fletcher united in the wake of Gage's passing, as friends and musically, bringing their sons into the fold. What began as a shared musical experience grew into Strawberry Lake, who have been composing and performing at venues throughout Ann Arbor and Detroit over the past few years.

'Other Spaces' explores the struggle to escape personal troubles through nightlife, emotional highs and other distractions, only to discover that the underlying problems remain. At its heart is a fragile, on-and-off relationship between two people who long for closeness but struggle with communication, loneliness, and uncertainty about whether they can rely on each other. The song captures the painful gap between imagined intimacy and the reality of emotional isolation, ultimately arriving at the realization that sometimes letting go is the only way forward.

"It's always difficult talking about songs.  Songs are strange things.  Thoughts are strange things.  Nobody has ever been able to give me a satisfactory definition of a thought.  We don't know what consciousness is, so how can we define a feature of it?  I used to think it was pretentious when i read interviews with songwriters who said that the songs came to them," says frontman Martin Fletcher, reflecting on the mysterious nature of songwriting.

"It seemed too mystical to be true.  But, if you examine our own thoughts, how many are truly your own?  We can call them "intrusive thoughts" or "angels/messengers".  On some level, we know that there is something out there we are tapping into.  If we are open to it, and pay attention, we receive messages and images. 'Other Spaces' started with a feeling of conflict in a relationship and wondering why and what was happening.  It's, in part, about the futility in conflicts. This was one of those songs that songwriters call gifts - the kind written in 10 or 15 minutes.  The rest is just editing and polishing."

Strawberry Lake is a case in point about how some dreams live on beyond the life of those who first dreamt them. On June 26, 2022, Gage died in an early-morning car accident, just three weeks after graduating from high school. Barely 18, his faith, family, friends, and love of music touched so many.

Gage loved bringing people together through music and had dreamed of bringing his friends’ fathers, many of whom were musicians, together to play. Following his passing, Strawberry Lake is keeping that dream and Gage’s memory alive, carrying that spirit forward - ultimately turning grief into beautifully infectious music.

'Other Spaces' is out now, available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Forever' album will be released in early 2027.

CREDITS
Written by Martin Fletcher, Carter Fletcher, Cole Pulford & Jim Pulford
Lyrics by Martin Fletcher
Martin Fletcher - vocals & guitar
Carter Fletcher - bass guitar
Cole Pulford - guitar & vocals
Jim Pulford - drums & percussion
Maddy Ferri - background vocals
Michael Feeney - background vocals
Recorded at Monkey Holler Recording in Nashville, Tennessee
Produced by Michael Feeney - Monkey Holler Recording
Mastered by Geoff Michael at Big Sky Recording in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Artwork created by Al Brandtner, Brandtner Design, Chicago
Strawberry Lake band photos by Cynthia Pulford
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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STORM FORCE Album TRUTH Now Available on All Digital Platforms and Compact Disc

The Storm Force album Truth is now available on all digital platforms and compact disc. Fans melodic rock can purchase or stream the album Truth at https://tr.ee/Rc79vu1ggr

Storm Force recently released their performance music video for the new single “Anti Social Media”, from their new album Truth. The entire album is available to stream or as a 24 bit hi res digital download on Bandcamp. 

Storm Force delivers powerful melodic hard rock fueled by soaring vocals, massive hooks, and the timeless energy of classic arena rock. Founded by guitarist and songwriter Greg Fraser, best known for his work with Canadian hard rock veterans Brighton Rock, the band blends classic influences with a modern edge, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly current.


The band first made its mark with the release of its debut album, Age Of Fear, in 2020 through Escape Music. The album earned praise from melodic rock fans and media alike, showcasing a powerful mix of driving guitars, memorable choruses, and emotionally charged songwriting.

Drawing inspiration from Whitesnake, Dokken, Scorpions, and Bon Jovi, Storm Force delivers music built for loud speakers, live stages, and fans who still believe in authentic, guitar-driven rock!

Age Of Fear the debut Storm Force album, along with both Fraze Gang albums are now available for a budget friendly download of $5,99 each at bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com

Band Members:

Patrick Gagliardi – lead vocals

Greg Fraser – lead guitar, backing vocals

Mike Berardelli – bass guitar

Roger Banks – drums

Production:

Produced and Mixed by Darius Szczepaniak

Strada XR Atmos Studio, Mississauga, ON

Recorded at Storce Recording, Niagara Falls, ON

Additional Musicians:

All keyboards by Mike “Benny” Bedrosian, except on “Between The Lines,” performed by Ray Coburn.

Margaret Maria – Cello on “I Wasn’t Finished Loving You”

Songwriting:

All songs written by Patrick Gagliardi and Greg Fraser, except “Saviour,” written by Greg Fraser.

Links:

https://stormforce.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/officialstormforce

https://x.com/stormforceband

https://youtube.com/@stormforce6368

https://www.instagram.com/stormforceband

https://www.tiktok.com/@stormforceband

ATOLL Joins Forces With CROWN MAGNETAR On "Weed Witch," Announces New Album 'Death Roll Party 9000'

Arizona's ferocious slamming death metal act ATOLL is joined by Dan Tucker of CROWN MAGNETAR on the brutal new single and video release, "Weed Witch." The first single to land ahead of ATOLL's forthcoming full length, explores the chaotic side of modernity through a viciously heavy offering. Death Roll Party 9000 will arrive on January 15, 2027, via Unique Leader Records. Death Roll Party 9000 is available to pre-order HERE.

ATOLL comments: 

"'Weed Witch' is one of those songs where we wanted to write something that was just absolutely disgusting but still fun. The song is built around a really heavy, slow groove with a bunch of tempo changes, nasty riffs, and huge breakdowns. The drums get pretty wild on this one, constantly switching between grooving, and those slower crushing sections that make you want to punch drywall Kyle style.

The idea behind the song is a ridiculous take on modern internet culture—a goth OnlyFans witch who puts curses on dudes through Cash App and other digital payment platforms. It’s not really about money, it’s just making fun of how weird everything has gotten and how crazy life is right now.

We were super stoked to have Dan Tucker from Crown Magnetar jump on this track. We’ve been fans of his vocals for a long time, and he absolutely killed his part. We were lucky enough to have him be part of the music video we shot in Denver too, which made the whole thing even cooler. Dan is an awesome dude and a monster vocalist, and we couldn’t be happier with how this song came out.

'Weed Witch' is definitely one of the heavier, slower songs on Death Roll Party 9000, and it’s a perfect example of the kind of weird, chaotic, and heavy stuff we love writing."

Death Roll Party 9000 was produced by ATOLL and recorded by Wade Taylor at Filthy Swine Productions. The album was mixed and mastered by Miguel Tereso of DemiGod Recordings. The cover artwork for Death Roll Party 9000 is by Karl Dahmer (Dahmer Art).

ATOLL's guest features are performed by Nathan Gearheart (VEHEMENCE) on "Swamp Terror Alligator," Dan Tucker (CROWN MAGNETAR) on "Weed Witch," Vladislav Martirosov and  Arseny Kovalchuk (EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT) on "Atomic Sunburn."

Additionally, Death Roll Party 9000 includes rhythm and lead guitars recorded by former member Spencer Ferguson.

ATOLL Live Dates:

11/20 Fart Collins, CO at sound bar with Incinerate/Angelic Desolation 
11/21 Denver, CO at The Roxy with Incinerate 

Their discography, including standout releases like Prepuce (2022) and Human Extract (2023), showcases their fearless experimentation, and with their 2024 full length Inhuman Implants, ATOLL reached new heights, further solidifying their place as pioneers within the extreme metal scene.

Now, preparing to unveil Death Roll Party 9000 on January 15, 2027, via Unique Leader Records, ATOLL delve into brutally heavy depths with a sense of humor bringing weird FX, renowned guests and slamming breakdowns. 
 

ATOLL is:

  • Wade Taylor – Vocals 

  • Cameron Broomfield – Bass 

  • Matt Markle – Guitar 

  • Max Stark – Drums 


Connect with ATOLL:

UK Rocker DAN BYRNE Shares Acoustic Version of “Saviour” + Visualizer

Today, hotly tipped UK rocker DAN BYRNE is thrilled to share the acoustic version of his acclaimed single “Saviour,” originally featured on his debut album ‘This Is Where the Show Begins,’ released last May via Frontiers Music Srl.

DAN comments:

“As much as I love the power and energy of the original, I’ve always felt there was another side to ‘Saviour’ that deserved to be heard, and I wanted to explore that! Stripping everything back has given the song a completely different feel! It’s a much more intimate and vulnerable version, and I’m really excited for people to hear it in a new light.”

Watch the Visualizer for "Saviour" (Acoustic) Below:

DAN BYRNE swept in off the Mersey, announcing himself as a solo artist in 2023 with his debut EP, 'Beginnings.' His powerhouse, soul-inflected vocal and deftly executed, yet hugely accessible songcraft has quickly marked him out as an artist on the rise. Blending contemporary edge with classic influence, BYRNE’s music is powerful, honest, and deeply emotive - widescreen in scope yet intimate at its core. It rocks, without question, but what truly sets him apart is the courage to weave sensitivity and vulnerability through the intensity. This isn’t just rock music; it has the heart and authenticity to connect with an audience beyond any one genre.

In just two years DAN has toured the UK three times, delivered standout performances at multiple festivals and found overwhelming support from Planet Rock - the UK’s leading rock station - where his first four singles amassed an impressive 25 weeks on the playlist. With that foundation firmly in place, BYRNE now turns his focus to the release of his long-awaited debut solo album, marking the next powerful step in his evolution as an artist.

'This Is Where The Show Begins' - DAN’s debut album - is full of joy and confidence. There’s a swagger alongside the sensitivity, a further broadening of musical scope. But at the centre of it is that voice - as powerful as it is vulnerable, as emotive as it is strong. It is the culmination of what has been an incredible journey so far. It’s a marker for what can happen when you back yourself, a calling card for following your gut. Bursting with ambition, diversity, and authenticity, this is where it may truly begin for DAN; the exciting thing for us to ponder is where it should lead to next.

Order 'This Is Where The Show Begins' HERE

DAN is set to embark on a series of dates across Austria and Germany next month, with a solo headlining show in Wien on December 10th, along a few festivals in Germany.

DAN BYRNE Live:

December 4th - Lichtenfels, DE @ Storm Out Festival

https://stormout-festival.de/home.html

December 5th - Bochum, DE @ Pott Out Festival

https://pottout-festival.de/lineup.html

December 10th - Wien, AT @ B72

https://www.oeticket.com/event/22270148

December 11th - Augsburg, DE @ Rock Out Festival

https://rockout-festival.de/lineup.html

December 12th - Karlsruhe, DE @ Knock Out Festival

https://knockout-festival.de/home.html

Christian Death Announce 2026 U.S. West Coast Tour

After almost 50 years, Christian Death are still frightening the very fabric of society. The founding fathers of American goth rock are bringing this year’s Baby Bats Parade tour west of the Rocky Mountains this November. The tour starts with a very special appearance at Darker Waves Festival, followed by dates underneath the blood moon in Nevada, Oregon, Washington and California.

“From the shores of Huntington to the fog of San Francisco, we traverse the dark undercurrents of the West”, Christian Death says. “A ritual sound for those who walk through the Shadow Realm. The path unfolds”.

Get tickets

https://christiandeath.band/Secciones/upcomingTourDates.html

The Baby Bats Parade 2026 U.S. West Coast Tour Dates

with Black Season Witch

November 14 - Huntington Beach, California @ Darker Waves Festival [TICKETS]*

November 15 - Las Vegas, NV @ Dive Bar [TICKETS]

November 16 - Reno, NV @ The Cellar Stage [TICKETS]

November 17 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Lounge [TICKETS]

November 18 - Seattle, WA @ Funhouse [TICKETS]

November 20 - Santa Rosa, CA @ Arlene Francis Center [TICKETS]

November 21 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA [TICKETS]

*Christian Death only

Since signing with Season of Mist, Christian Death have reissued several of their albums, including Only Theatre of Pain and Ashes.

Order: http://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ChristianDeath

Christian Death’s latest album, Evil Becomes Rules, which features the viral hit “Blood Moon”, is also available now on Season of Mist.

Order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/EvilBecomesRule

Stream

https://orcd.co/christiandeathevil

With the release of their 17th studio album, Evil Becomes Rule, CHRISTIAN DEATH shows no signs of faltering or slowing down. The godfathers of death rock have simultaneously perfected and redefined their signature sound, which has served as a core inspiration for many bands of both the past and present, such as DANZIG, CELTIC FROST, and TYPE O NEGATIVE, to name just a few. Evil Becomes Rule isn’t merely a musical endeavor, but an artistic expression that blends elements of gothic rock, post-punk, and dark pop, cultivating a poetic aesthetic that is certain to continue to influence the next wave of gothic rock.

Recording lineup:
Valor - Lead vocals, guitars, violin, cello, piano (inside and out), keyboards, percussion
Maitri - Lead vocals, bass guitar
Pao - Drums

Live lineup:
Valor - Lead vocals, guitar
Maitri - Lead vocals, bass guitar
Chuck Lenihan (Chains) – secondary guitar
Pao - Drums

Guest musicians:
KWA-B: vocals on “Who Am I (Part 2)”
Chuck Lenihan (Chains): lead guitar break on “The Warning”

Recording Studios: Appalachia House Studios and Mainely Sound, Maine, USA

Producers: Valor + Maitri

Engineers: Valor and Todd Underwood

Mastering: Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California - U.S.A
http://www.maorappelbaum.com/


Cover Art: Phil Worobey

Order: http://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ChristianDeath

Stream: https://orcd.co/christiandeathevil

Management: Gunter Ford + Alexander Ford @ World Entertainment, Inc.
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Follow Christian Death
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Official Website:http://www.christiandeath.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/christiandeathofficial

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mEohczxsctzkEIU0WAeWD

Alternative Metal Legends PRONG Unleash Incendiary New Single "New Commission" + Video

New York's alternative metal legends PRONG are back — and with their triumphant Napalm Records debut. Pummeling, punishing, and unrelenting, New York's alternative metal legends return with "New Commission," a cataclysmic thrash rager. Built upon machine-gun kicks, discordant riffage, and frontman Tommy Victor's venomous barks, this one is bound to kick pitgoers back a few reading levels once it hits the stage. With their boundary-pushing fusion of classic New York Hardcore, infectious grooves, and industrial textures, PRONG reaffirms why they are not just the model, but still the standard. 

About "No Commission," Tommy states:
''This is a barn burner, banger thrasher of a song with a huge hook and a ferocious breakdown. It's got it all!''

Check out the Official Music Video for "New Comission" Below:

As the band's mission statement, Prong incorporates the well of styles their legacy is built on. Blistering thrash sections, open into lush choruses on opening anthem "The Banner," before somehow pushing the intensity even further on "New Commission." "The Uprising" reintroduces the band's industrial edge, weaponizing textured synths over a pulsating two-step, before "Uncertain Truth" flexes its melodic chops, offering a transcendently sweet hook. Immediately the band dropkicks listeners in the chest with the pummeling "Fear The Sun" inciting classic New York Hardcore pit violence. Iconic vocalist and guitarist Tommy Victor's chops come out in full swing on "Proportionate Response," a smoldering incitement of retaliatory justice, before the blistering kicks of "Simulated Drowning" propel us forward. Album closer "Our Continuance" brings things to a cataclysmic close with its menacingly methodical pulse and pummelingly discordant breakdowns, tied together with a lush chorus amplified with swelling synth textures.

Mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap, the album sounds crisp and punchy, Victor's biting lyrics confrontational and infiltrating, driving listeners to contemplate complex matters like the validity of truth, self-inhibitors, and altruism. Dynamically bold, ideologically driven, and melodically infectious, Prong honors their legacy, reminding us why the band has had such a successful longevity.

The album will come in a myriad of formats including a Black LP, Inkspot Cristallo/Red LP, White Label LP, digital album and a CD which will come with two bonus tracks, "Out of Body" and "Cruel Summer" the latter of which a cover of the Bananarama classic. Additionally there will be two t-shirt bundles one for the CD and one for the LP. 

PRONG UPRISING: EURO TOUR 2026:
11/13 — Rheine, DE — Level
11/14 — Eindhoven, NL — Helldorado
11/15 — Kortrijk, BE — DVG Club
11/16 — Hannover, DE — Musikzentrum
11/17 — Essen, DE — Turock
11/18 — Herford, DE — Kulturwerk
11/19 — Copenhagen, DK — Hotel Cecil
11/20 — Aarhus, DK — VoxHall
11/22 — Athens, GR — Gazarte

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Zach Top Premieres 'Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film' at Tennessee Drive-In During First Ever YouTube Live

Zach Top celebrated the premiere of Zach Top – Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film last night with a special acoustic performance and screening at Stardust Drive-In in Watertown, Tennessee. Presented by Kimes Ranch, the event also marked Top’s first-ever YouTube Live, bringing the celebration to fans everywhere.

On a cool, rainy night in Watertown, TN, Top opened the program with an acoustic set before the concert film made its big-screen debut. Captured during his two sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on September 28–29, 2025, the film documents his first time headlining the landmark venue during his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour.

With an acoustic setup on stage, Top commented several times that the atmosphere felt like a bluegrass festival. Before the film premiered, Top told the crowd, “We filmed the two-day Red Rocks show because we wanted to have a concert film for our fans. Then we just had to figure out what the heck to do with it, and the idea of a drive-in movie debut alongside the airing on YouTube made perfect sense to us. We hope y’all enjoy it.” 

The premiere comes as Top’s current single, “South Of Sanity,” reaches No. 9 this week on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. Already certified Gold, the song appears on his GRAMMY-winning album, Ain’t In It For My Health, available now via Leo33.

Fans can watch Zach Top – Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film Below:

About Zach Top:
Dubbed “the future of country music” by Billboard, Zach Top is in the midst of a landmark year with two nominations at the upcoming 60th Annual CMA Awards: Album of the Year (Ain’t In It For My Health) and Male Vocalist of the Year. The nominations follow wins for Best Traditional Country Album at the 68th GRAMMY Awards (Ain’t In It For My Health, the inaugural winner in the category), New Artist of the Year at the 59th CMA Awards and New Male Artist of the Year at the 60th ACM Awards. The Sunnyside, Washington, native earned his first No. 1 at country radio with “I Never Lie” and will headline the 2027 Stagecoach Music Festival.

Ain’t In It For My Health (Leo33) debuted with over 30 million global streams in its first week, with the Los Angeles Times describing it as “as crisp as country music gets” and Pitchfork highlighting its “good, clean country fun.” The album follows his 2024 breakthrough debut, Cold Beer & Country Music, which has surpassed one billion streams. For more information, visit zachtop.com.

Zach Top performs at Stardust Drive-In on Nov. 1, 2026.
Photo Courtesy of Zach Top – Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film

CRAIG MORGAN’S READIES FOR RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM, MY COUNTRY, THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Country music hitmaker and Army veteran Craig Morgan is readying for the release of his new album, My Country (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), a musical celebration of our great nation as well as the genre that speaks to the soul of its people. Releasing this Friday, November 6, during America’s 250th birthday year, the upcoming 11-song album displays his unwavering patriotism for the Stars and Stripes with songs like “Long May You Wave” and honors his late friend, Toby Keith, with a passionate and personal cover of “American Soldier” along with new titles “I’m Country Music” and “The Will.”

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 6: Pre-Save/Add/Order Craig Morgan’s album My Country HERE
WATCH: "I'm Country Music" music video BELOW

Craig will perform live on Fox & Friends (Fox News) on Friday, November 6 at the release of My Country. Prior to his headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, the Grand Ole Opry member will host Craig Morgan’s Veterans Day 5K, supported by Humana, that morning at the Grand Ole Opry House. Registration is open at veteransday5k.com and net proceeds will benefit Opry Trust Fund, Operation Finally Home, the USO and the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation. In the weeks ahead, watch for Craig on The MeatEater Podcast and features with Hook & Barrel, American Songwriter, Nashville Lifestyles, and more.

About Craig Morgan
Singer, author (God, Family, Country), TV/Film star (The Pirate King, Beyond The Edge, The Ballad of Davy Crockett, Craig’s World, After The Storm, Morgan Family Strong, All Access Outdoors, Rizzoli & Isles, Army Wives), and soldier Craig Morgan is best known as a country music hitmaker who has amassed more than 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard. With signature hits including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That's What I Love About Sunday,” and his faith-filled tribute, “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost,” the multi-faceted entertainer’s music has formed the soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. He received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008.

Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Craig spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted again in the Army Reserve, continuing his record of military service. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, and the USO. Craig’s 24 years of partnership with the USO has included 12 overseas tours, most recently to the Middle East, and has visited 56 bases in 18 countries, entertaining nearly 55k troops around the world. He is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world.

During America’s 250th birthday year, Craig will release My Country (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), a musical celebration of our great nation as well as the genre that speaks to the soul of its people. Available November 6 ahead of Veterans Day, Morgan’s 11-song album displays his unwavering patriotism for the Stars and Stripes with songs like “Long May You Wave” and honors his friend, the late Toby Keith, with a passionate and personal cover of “American Soldier” along with new titles “I’m Country Music” and “The Will.”

His emotional and inspiring memoir - God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.

Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on socials HERE.

ZACH TOP WRAPS COLD BEER & COUNTRY MUSIC TOUR WITH SOLD-OUT SHOW AT NASHVILLE’S BRIDGESTONE ARENA

Zach Top wrapped his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour Friday night (Oct. 30) with a sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, closing a run that has sold 921,820 tickets since it launched. The more-than-two-hour performance featured songs from across Top’s two albums, along with special guests Brandon Coleman of The Red Clay Strays and Lukas Nelson.

Opening with “Sounds Like the Radio,” Top performed his current and RIAA Gold-Certified single “South of Sanity” alongside the 4× Platinum “I Never Lie” and Platinum-certified favorite “Bad Luck.” The Nashville crowd kept the energy high throughout the night, calling for more as Top brought the tour to a close.

“I started coming to this town in 2018. Kept my head down, it was close to five years or something, just writing songs and wishing to God I could go out and play some shows and that some people would show up and wanna hear me sing the songs that I've been writing. Roughly two and a half, three years ago, that started happening. It's been a wild ride ever since then,” Top told the crowd. “And I can't thank each and every one of you enough for being here tonight and making a youthful hillbilly from Sunnyside, Washington's dreams come true. Thank you so much.”

The Tennessean praised that “Top didn't need the lights flashing through stage smoke to hold the room. His rich, commanding voice did that, moving effortlessly from a warm baritone to a soaring falsetto without losing an ounce of country grit. And when he dug into his guitar, it was clear his hands could keep up.”

The evening also featured performances of “That’s All” and “Use Me” with reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year band leader, Brandon Coleman of The Red Clay Strays. 

The tour’s conclusion caps a landmark stretch for Top, whose Ain’t In It For My Health won Best Traditional Country Album at the 68th GRAMMY Awards, becoming the inaugural winner in the category. As the reigning New Artist of the Year winner, he heads into the upcoming 60th Annual CMA Awards with nominations for Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Top will headline the 2027 Stagecoach Music Festival.

Leo33 celebrates Zach Top’s Cold Beer & Country Music Tour conclusion Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Oct. 30.  

L to R ID: Leo33’s Natalie Osborne, Shane Tarleton, Tracy Gibson, Dusty Cantrell, Top, Chris Fabiani, Meg Goggins, Daniel Lee, Katie Dean and Ana Shabeer 

Photo Credit: Hunter Hart

Five Finger Death Punch's Zoltan Bathory Doubles Down on Judo

Zoltan Bathory, founder of the multi-platinum arena rock band Five Finger Death Punch, Chairman of the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF), and a lifelong martial artist, announced today that the is doubling down on his commitment to give back to judo. Days after presenting $100,000 to USA Judo through Five Finger Death Punch's 20th Anniversary World Tour initiative, supporting high-performance athletes on the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Bathory is committing a second $100,000 to fund PRO JUDO, a high-stakes, invitation-only professional judo tournament set for Las Vegas on November 10 at 4 PM PT.

Zoltan's vision connects the competitive sport to the live-entertainment experience: Give athletes a professional stage, make the action accessible to new viewers and build a show that people want to watch, whether they know judo or are seeing it for the first time.

The four-hour program will stream live and free on PGF World platforms, including YouTube, and here.

A RULESET BUILT BY OLYMPIANS + WORLD CHAMPIONS:
To create PRO JUDO, Bathory assembled some of the greatest names in American judo: 1987 World Champion and Olympic medalist Mike Swain; 1992 Olympic silver medalist Jason Morris; Olympian and 8th-degree black belt Joe Marchal, who serves as Lead Technical Advisor; two-time U.S. National and two-time Pan American Champion Chuck Jefferson; and German National Champion Tony Lettner, who leads rules, scoring and scoring software, and a dozen more champions, coaches and referees. Together they developed a ruleset designed to showcase the best of judo for a global audience: Explosive throws, relentless action, and scoring that a first-time viewer can follow.

Under PRO JUDO rules, an ippon does not end the match. Athletes get back up and keep throwing. The highest score wins. It is judo at full speed.

"Olympic judo is the standard and it always will be," says Bathory. "PRO JUDO is not a replacement, it is a different stage with a different intention. The trial runs told us everything. The ruleset changed the behavior. Once an ippon was no longer terminal, nobody played defense. Bodies were flying for the full length of the match. It was incredible. It looked more like a judo highlight reel than a live event. So we have high expectations for November 10."

He finishes, "The room will be full of the people who built this sport. The broadcast is for the millions who are about to discover it."

The International Judo Federation (IJF), USA Judo, and the Kodokan Judo Institute of Japan, the birthplace of judo, are each sending delegates to Las Vegas to witness the first-of-its-kind PRO JUDO tournament. The star-studded event is invitation-only in the room. The broadcast is free for everyone, everywhere.

THE PGF STANDARD:
Since Bathory joined PGF founders Brandon McCaghren and Keelan Lawyer in 2024, alongside fellow owner Heather Grace Gracie of jiu-jitsu's royal family, his experience building global brands has helped propel the Professional Grappling Federation into the top tier of grappling promotions worldwide, including a content distribution deal with UFC Fight Pass. PGF then outgrew the traditional fighter-economy model entirely, becoming the first fully fledged professional jiu-jitsu league with regional teams, private team owners, full staffs and salaried athletes. The league has now closed eight seven-figure franchise deals, most recently selling the Dallas Mustangs, and is poised to expand to 16 teams in the near future.

PGF broadcasts are known for some of the highest production standards in grappling and an unmistakably opulent setting. When you see chandeliers and celebrities sitting matside on plush couches, you know it is the PGF. PRO JUDO brings that same standard to judo for the first time.

EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: PRO JUDO, presented by the Professional Grappling Federation
WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4 PM PT
WHERE: Las Vegas, Nevada (invitation-only)
WATCH: Streaming live and free on PGF World YouTube and here

ABOUT ZOLTAN BATHORY:
Zoltan Bathory is the founder and guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch, one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century, with multiple platinum records and arena headlining tours worldwide. Beyond the band, he has guided other artists to platinum status, serves as Chairman and majority owner of BC Rich Guitars, is a co-owner of multiple athletic apparel and sports equipment companies, holds multiple patents in digital distribution and virtual concert technology, and is Executive Chairman and co-owner of the Professional Grappling Federation. Bathory began judo at age nine in Hungary and has never stopped. More than four decades later he still teaches and competes in the sport, most recently winning the New York Open Veterans tournament. He holds a 4th-degree black belt (Yodan) in judo, awarded by the United States Judo Association in October 2025 and presented by Olympians Mike Swain and Joe Marchal. He is also a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Royler Gracie and Mica Cipili of the Gracie Humaitá lineage, a member of the Gracie Humaitá competition team and an active black belt competitor, winning double silver at the 2021 IBJJF American National Masters Championship. He has trained in Wing Chun under Grandmaster Randy Williams and is a certified U.S. Army Modern Army Combatives hand-to-hand combat instructor.

: L.A.-Based Emo Supergroup Car Underwater Unleash Video for Cathartic New Single"Waiting (For The Rope To Slip)"

Whether it's from their triumphant debut EP Dagger Breaks Window, from their recent UK debut supporting Bring Me The Horizon's Count Your Blessings anniversary shows, or their impending tour with fellow rising stars Static Dress and I Promised The World, CAR UNDERWATER have had their hands in all things emo. Now, to satiate fans along the way, they deliver "Waiting (For The Rope To Slip)." It's an angular anthem that builds up to the breakdown. 

Watch the video below.

The single arrives ahead of the sleeper-hit emo tour of 2026, which is not to be missed. Supporting genre juggernaut Static Dress alongside fellow metalcore rising stars I Promised The World, the Injury Episode USA Tour kicks off November 4 in Detroit and will hit a slew of major cities including Portland, Los Angeles, Austin, Atlanta, and New York, NY, with appearances from special guests Concealer, Sherane, and septemberistheonlytimeidontthinkofyou.

Comprised of vocalist Max Epstein (Photographic Memory, Wisp, Jane Remover), guitarist Sonny Foster, drummer Zach CapittiFenton (Photographic Memory, Wisp), bassist Nolan Nunes(Ghostemane) and Australian producer, keyboardist, and vocalist Darcy Baylis(Ninajirachi, daine, After), the band taps into the nostalgia receptors via inspiration from third-wave emo icons such as From First To Last, Underoath, and Thursday, all the while exploring thoroughly contemporary song structures and techniques to bring sounds from the past firmly into the future. The result is their own DNA-distinct sound that is destined to break through in 2027.

CAR UNDERWATER LIVE:
WITH STATIC DRESS + I PROMISED THE WORLD:
11/04 — Detroit, MI — The Shelter
11/05 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
11/06 — Minneapolis, MN — Amsterdam Bar & Hall
11/07 — North Kansas City, MO — The Rino
11/09 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
11/10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
11/11 — Boise, ID — The Shredder
11/12 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
11/13 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
11/15 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
11/16 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
11/17 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theatre
11/18 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
11/20 — Austin, TX — Mohawk
11/21 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
11/22 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall Downstairs
11/24 — Orlando, FL — The Abbey
11/25 — Miami, FL — Lincoln's Beard Brewing
11/27 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Hell)
11/28 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
11/29 — Washington, DC — The Atlantis
11/30 — Cleveland, OH — Mahall's
12/02 — New York City, NY — Bowery Ballroom
12/03 — Brooklyn, NY — Elsewhere
12/04 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
12/05 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
12/06 — Boston, MA — The Sinclair

RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER 22: ADOPT THE ARTS PRESENTS SOUND & VISION CONCERT FILM SCREENINGS AND RECORD RELEASE CELEBRATION AT THE PLAZA THEATRE

Palm Springs, California — Adopt the Arts Foundation’s Sound & Vision Live Record Release Celebration & Concert Film Screenings, originally scheduled for September 13, 2026, will now take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs. All previously purchased tickets and reserved seats for the September 13 event will be honored on November 22.

WHAT
Following the sold-out Sound & Vision Awards benefit concert held on March 2, 2026, Adopt the Arts Foundation returns to the Plaza Theatre for a celebration of music, film and music education.

The feature-length Sound & Vision Awards Concert Film captures unforgettable performances honoring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler, featuring extraordinary collaborations by some of rock music’s most celebrated artists.

The film also includes exclusive rehearsal footage, behind-the-scenes moments and commentary from Musical Director and Producer Matt Sorum, offering an intimate look at the making of the landmark benefit concert.

Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with Sorum and a special guest to be announced.

Guests will also have opportunities to purchase the official Sound & Vision Live Collector’s Edition Double Vinyl, shop exclusive event merchandise and bid on select auction items benefiting Adopt the Arts.

WHEN
Sunday, November 22, 2026
3 p.m. — Community Screening

A special presentation for Palm Springs Unified School District students and families, featuring a live performance by the Changels Honor Choir. Complimentary tickets will be distributed directly through PSUSD.

7 p.m. — Gala Screening & Record Release Celebration
VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The VIP experience includes:

  • Hosted cocktail reception

  • Reserved premium seating

  • Concert film screening

  • Live Q&A with Matt Sorum and a special guest

  • Choice of a commemorative Sound & Vision hat or limited-edition event poster

  • First opportunity to purchase the Plaza Theatre-exclusive vinyl edition

  • Early access to event merchandise


General admission doors open at 6 p.m.
General admission includes:

  • Concert film screening

  • Live Q&A with Matt Sorum and a special guest

  • Access to purchase the collector’s vinyl album and event merchandise

  • Opportunity to bid on select auction items benefiting Adopt the Arts


WHERE
The Plaza Theatre
Palm Springs, California

TICKETS
VIP: $150
General Admission: $25

All tickets purchased and seats reserved for the original September 13 date will be honored on November 22.
Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster

PLAZA THEATRE-EXCLUSIVE VINYL
A limited run of only 250 Plaza Theatre Collector’s Editions of the Sound & Vision Live Double Vinyl will debut at the November 22 celebration.

Pressed on colored vinyl and designed by Glen Wexler, these special editions feature artwork unavailable on the standard online release.

The complete album pressing is limited to 2,000 copies. The standard edition is available for pre-order exclusively through Experience Vinyl, with proceeds directly supporting Adopt the Arts Foundation.

Pre-order the Sound & Vision Live Double Vinyl

WHY IT MATTERS
Every ticket purchased, album sold and auction item won helps provide children with access to quality music education through Adopt the Arts.

Adopt the Arts currently provides year-round music instruction, instruments, curriculum, teacher support, artist mentorship and performance opportunities to more than 4,000 elementary students in eight underserved public schools across Southern California.

IRON MASK Announces New Album 'Crimson Prophecy' Out on January 29, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl

Belgian power metallers IRON MASK are thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album, 'Crimson Prophecy,' out on January 29, 2027, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To mark the album announcement, the band unleashes the first taste of the new music, with the single “No Greener Lands” and its accompanying lyric video.

Dushan Petrossi commented:

“'No Greener Lands' is a song about something I think we can all relate to: always looking for something better somewhere else, without realizing the value of what we already have. I wanted to capture that feeling through strong and memorable vocal melodies - which will stick in your head- powerful riffs, and an epic atmosphere. It’s a song with a message, but also all the energy and emotion that define IRON MASK for me.”

Watch the Official Lyric Video for "No Greener Lands" Below:

With 'Crimson Prophecy,' IRON MASK delivers a powerful statement that reaffirms the band’s place among the finest names in the neoclassical metal scene.

Led by guitar virtuoso Dushan Petrossi, IRON MASK returns with an album that combines breathtaking musicianship with what ultimately matters most: great songs. 'Crimson Prophecy' is packed with majestic arrangements, soaring melodies, powerful riffs, and an extraordinary level of guitar work, balancing classical influences and virtuoso performances with the intensity and immediacy of classic heavy metal.

Dushan Petrossi stated:

“With 'Crimson Prophecy,' I wanted to create an album that feels both powerful and diverse, while staying true to the spirit of IRON MASK. Each song has its own personality, mood, and story, but they all share the same passion for melody, epic arrangements, heavy metal with strong choruses, and the neoclassical guitar work that has always defined my sound. I really pushed myself creatively on this record, and I feel it’s one of the most varied and exciting albums we’ve made so far.”

Adding another major dimension to the album is the return of legendary vocalist Mark Boals behind the microphone. Renowned for his extraordinary range, unmistakable tone, and ability to combine power with remarkable melodic sensitivity, Boals delivers a truly commanding performance throughout the record. His voice proves once again why he has long been regarded as one of the defining vocalists of the neoclassical metal genre.

From the intricate guitar passages to the epic arrangements and unforgettable choruses, 'Crimson Prophecy' is an album where technical excellence never overshadows the songs.

Dushan Petrossi and IRON MASK have crafted a record that feels both timeless and contemporary, celebrating the grandeur, passion and virtuosity that define the very best of neoclassical metal.

IRON MASK are back - and 'Crimson Prophecy' marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Order 'Crimson Prophecy' HERE

Line Up:

Dushan Petrossi - All electric Guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, and keyboards

Vassili Moltchanov - Bass

Mark Boals - Lead vocals

Franky De Mangelaere - Keyboards

Kjell De Raes – Drums

Atlanta Rap–Rock Band Silly Goose to Play a Late-Night Set Inside Denny's

Atlanta rap-rock band SILLY GOOSE will play a free pop-up performance inside the Denny's location at 5534 Jimmy Carter Blvd in Norcross, Ga. on Saturday, November 7. 

Doors open at 9:30pm and the band plays from 9:45 to 10:30pm. There are no tickets and no guest list. Admission is first come, first served, until the restaurant reaches capacity.

The restaurant's dining room will close to regular service at 6:30pm. and reopen at 11pm.

WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

WHERE:
Denny's
5534 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT:
Silly Goose crashed the 2026 Denny's Franchisee Association Convention in September, calling on the Brand to "bring back live music at Denny's," a nod to Live Without’s 2013 set at a Denny's in Houston, a video of which later went viral as ''The Denny's Grand Slam.''

ABOUT SILLY GOOSE:
Never content to sit still on the sidelines, Atlanta's Silly Goose slip through styles with a slick swagger. They're salty enough to bust out a rap-rock banger that could just as easily light up the phones at TRL back in the day or the pit at Sonic Temple next year. At the same time, their emotionally charged melodies are smooth enough to get stuck in your head and stay there.  Boasting an intoxicating blend of heavy metal, hip-hop, and alternative, they might steal your girl on one track, escape from prehistoric predators on another, or slyly address society’s struggles on the next.  Stacking millions of streams, earning widespread acclaim, and packing houses on tour, the group—Jackson Foster [vocals], Alan Benikhis [drums], and Ian Binion [guitar]—consistently flip the script without apology on their second full-length LP and Blue Grape Music debut, Keys To The City, available everywhere.

Dethwish Released "Ruby" on 10/31 + Touring This Fall

DETHWISH, a 26-year-old nu-metal x hyperpunk artist hailing from Connecticut and who traffics in the same scene as bands like Symposia and Cheem, has rapidly gained recognition for high-energy live performances and innovative soundscapes. The music is as gnarly as it is nihilistic, but it's delivered with purpose and the kind of earworm hooks that take up real estate in your brain for days at a time. Think Nine Inch Nails for the Gen Z and TikTok generation — and beyond.

On Halloween, Dethwish released the new album RUBY. Get it here. Ruby is essentially an extension of Dethwish's debut album, The Disappearing Act, which arrived this past spring. Two albums in one year? Yes, Dethwish is that prolific and that good. 

"Ruby is an album about losing a friend, yourself, and a girl from New Jersey on the early internet," Dethwish states.

Dethwish, who has shared the stage with notable acts such as Wargasm, Cheem, Flatwounds, Lip Critic, My Upside Down, and MKultra thus far, has announced the Ruby's Revenge Tour, which will culminate in a record release show in his native Connecticut on November 28. Get tickets here.

DETHWISH LIVE:

Ruby’s Revenge Tour  

11/4 – Los Angeles, CA
11/5 – Pomona, CA
11/6 – Las Vegas, NV
11/7 – Phoenix, AZ
11/10 – Austin, TX
11/11 – Houston, TX
11/12 – New Orleans, LA
11/15 – Miami, FL
11/16 – Orlando, FL
11/17 – Raleigh, NC
11/18 – Seaford, DE
11/20 – Philadelphia, PA
11/21 – New Brunswick, NJ
11/22 – Brooklyn, NY
11/27 – Boston, MA
11/28 – Hamden, CT

Progressive Extreme Metal Ensemble IATT Releases Video For "Quietus," Taken From The Latest Album 'Etheric Realms of the Night'

IATT concludes the video releases for their latest album, Etheric Realms of the Night, with "Quietus." Accompanied by a full-length film, available now on ThunderFlix, IATT's cinematic visuals provide their progressive and heavy offering with further creative dimension presented in the form of a modern Greek tragedy. 

"Quietus" is a deeply introspective chapter witnessing the struggle of a building inner turmoil. Across Etheric Realms of the Night, the narrative follows a protagonist who is torn between two realities; the tangible world and the dream realm. While seeking solace from the waking world, in her desperation to escape she falls into perpetual sleep: death. 

Musically, "Quietus" is bittersweet in tone as it captures transcendence from the material plain with diminished tones. Theatrical and discordant piano keys and ethereal orchestration evoke a dream state, while thundering rhythms and monstrous harsh vocals point to something sinister awaiting in the shadows. 

With Etheric Realms of the Night, IATT venture deeper into psychological and conceptual territory, shaping a work that feels immersive, unsettling, and profoundly human. The album traces the path from surrender to transformation, where dreams deepen into realms that no longer fade with morning light.

About IATT:

IATT is a Philadelphia based progressive extreme metal band known for fusing blackened aggression, technical precision, and cinematic atmosphere into immersive, concept driven works. Their sound moves between ferocity and fragility, combining intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and orchestral textures to create music that feels both emotionally intense and narratively expansive.

Since forming in 2008, IATT has steadily evolved into a project defined by scope and ambition. Each release is approached as a complete experience, with recurring musical themes, symbolic instrumentation, and carefully shaped pacing that guide the listener through psychological and philosophical terrain. Their albums often explore themes such as consciousness, identity, and the tension between reality and inner worlds, expressed through layered arrangements that reward deep listening.

Records like Nomenclature and Magnum Opus established IATT as a band unafraid to stretch the boundaries of extreme metal. Jazz influenced phrasing, classical inspired orchestrations, and atmospheric passages exist alongside relentless riffing and commanding vocal performances, giving their music a multidimensional character that resists simple categorization.

A strong visual and conceptual identity also plays a central role in the band’s work. IATT frequently extend their musical narratives into interconnected visual pieces, reinforcing the emotional and symbolic weight of their albums. This unified approach reflects their belief that sound, story, and imagery can combine to create a deeply immersive artistic statement.

With each new chapter, IATT continue refining their balance of brutality, beauty, and narrative depth, standing as one of the more adventurous and forward thinking voices in modern progressive extreme metal.


IATT is: 

  • Jay Briscoe – bass, vocals

  • Joe Cantamessa – lead guitar

  • Alec Pezzano – rhythm guitar, orchestral arrangements

  • Paul Cole – percussion


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Photographer Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss Announces Bon Jovi’s 'Slippery When Wet' 40th Anniversary Photo Exhibition at The Art Spot — November 6th

Forty years after Bon Jovi released 'Slippery When Wet,' the landmark album that catapulted the New Jersey rock band to international superstardom, legendary rock photographer Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss is bringing the celebration back to the Jersey Shore.

On Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, The Art Spot Gallery in Asbury Park will host a special 40th anniversary photography exhibition celebrating Bon Jovi’s 'Slippery When Wet' era through the lens of the photographer who captured some of the band’s most unforgettable moments.

The exhibition will feature rare and iconic photographs taken by Weiss during Bon Jovi’s explosive rise to fame. From the original 'Slippery When Wet' album cover photo shoots to backstage dressing rooms, life on the tour bus, behind-the-scenes adventures, and electrifying live performances, the photographs offer fans an intimate look at Bon Jovi during one of the most exciting periods in rock history.

The evening will also mark the premiere of a brand-new ROCK SCENE RELOADED special collector’s issue, dedicated entirely to Weiss’s photographs of Bon Jovi during the 'Slippery When Wet' era.

40 YEARS OF 'SLIPPERY WHEN WET'

Released on August 18, 1986, 'Slippery When Wet' became one of the most successful rock albums of the decade, producing three enduring hits: “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and “Wanted Dead or Alive.”

The album helped transform Bon Jovi from an up-and-coming New Jersey band into international rock superstars, filling arenas and captivating millions of fans around the world.

Weiss was there to document the journey. His photographs captured the band’s personalities, friendships, backstage antics, and larger-than-life performances, creating a visual record of a defining moment in rock ’n’ roll history.

The Art Spot exhibition brings those moments together, offering fans a rare opportunity to revisit the excitement of the 'Slippery When Wet' years through photographs taken by someone who experienced them firsthand.

PREMIERING THE NEW ROCK SCENE RELOADED BON JOVI SPECIAL ISSUE

One of the highlights of the exhibition will be the premiere of an all-new ROCK SCENE RELOADED collector’s edition, devoted entirely to Bon Jovi’s 'Slippery When Wet' era and featuring the photography of Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss.

Featuring 100 full glossy pages, the special issue takes readers on a visual journey from the album cover sessions and recording studios to backstage moments, life on the road, and the massive world tour that followed.

Packed with rare photographs, iconic portraits, pin-ups, centerfolds, and behind-the-scenes images, the magazine celebrates the music, style, personalities, and excitement that defined Bon Jovi’s breakthrough years.

The special issue will make its debut at The Art Spot, where fans can meet Weiss, view the exhibition, and celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of rock’s most influential albums.

Weiss will also be signing copies of his acclaimed photography book, "The Decade That Rocked."

LIVE MUSIC BEGINS AT THE ART SPOT

The celebration gets underway at 5:00 PM at The Art Spot Gallery, located at 1100 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park.

At 6:00 PM, Bon Jovi tribute band Never Say Goodbye will perform a special acoustic set, bringing the music of Bon Jovi to the gallery during the anniversary exhibition.

The festivities then continue across the street at the legendary Wonder Bar, where doors open at 7:00 PM and Never Say Goodbye takes the stage at 8:00 PM for two full electric sets celebrating the music of Bon Jovi.

Special guest Bill Panyik, who performed with Jon Bon Jovi in one of his early bands, will also be part of the celebration.

ROCK YOUR LOOK — THE ULTIMATE ROCK ’N’ ROLL CONTEST

Fans are encouraged to break out their leather jackets, big hair, bandanas, ripped jeans, and best 1980s rock ’n’ roll looks for the ROCK YOUR LOOK CONTEST at the Wonder Bar.

Contestants will have the opportunity to show off their rock-star style onstage, with judging taking place following the first electric set and winners announced after the second set.

The grand prize is a professional photo shoot with legendary rock photographer Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss, giving one lucky fan the opportunity to step in front of the camera of the photographer who captured some of rock’s biggest stars.

Additional prizes include classic rock photographs, magazines, T-shirts, and more.

Fans who register in advance at ROCKSCENE.COM will receive a 'Slippery When Wet' Bon Jovi poster.

EVENT DETAILS — FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026

THE ART SPOT GALLERY — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

1100 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

  • 40th Anniversary 'Slippery When Wet' Photography Exhibition

  • Rare Bon Jovi album cover, backstage, tour bus, and concert photographs

  • Premiere of the new ROCK SCENE RELOADED Bon Jovi Special Issue

  • Meet photographer Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss

  • "The Decade That Rocked" Book Signing

  • 6:00 PM — Never Say Goodbye Acoustic Performance

WONDER BAR — 7:00 PM DOORS / 8:00 PM SHOW

Across the street from The Art Spot, Asbury Park, NJ

  • Never Say Goodbye — Two Full Electric Sets

  • Special Guest Bill Panyik

  • ROCK YOUR LOOK Contest

  • Grand Prize: Professional Photo Shoot with Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss

  • Additional Prizes and Rock ’n’ Roll Giveaways

Wonder Bar tickets: $20 HERE

The Art Spot gallery exhibition is open to all until Dec 6th (check times and days open at the Art Spot). For contest registration and additional information, visit ROCKSCENE.COM.

Better Noise Music Signs Rock Stalwarts Soil + Launches Band's Next Era of Dominance With New Song "Enemy X"

BETTER NOISE MUSIC is thrilled to welcome hard rock stalwarts SOiL to the label's global roster, thus launching the band's next decade of dominance. The partnership is a collision of two forces in the hard rock world who were ultimately made for one another.

"SOiL could not be more excited to sign with Better Noise Music. What can I say — they are the BEST at what they do in the music business and beyond. It's a dream come true to work with Allen Kovac and his top notch team of industry experts. We can't wait to unleash the new SOiL material to the world with them," states bassist Tim King.

 Over nearly three decades, SOiL have released seven full-length studio albums, all the while remaining a consistent touring act on the international hard rock circuit, selling over 2 million albums worldwide. 

    "SoiL are such legends in the rock genre with an impressive catalog and even more impressive collection of new material. It's an honor to welcome them to the Better Noise roster," states Lexie Viklund, Director of A&R at Better Noise.

To herald the new era, the band has also shared the new song "ENEMY X." Listen here.

Watch the lyric video Below:

"'Enemy X' is a song that is a voice for everything going on in the world today," explains King. "The turmoil, the fighting, the finger pointing, the negatives. So many people focus on the drama and negative aspects of life that they lose sight of the important things. That leads to anger and confusion and eventually, hatred. At the end of the day, as the lyrics to 'Enemy X' state: 'DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHO YOU’RE OUT HERE FIGHTING? DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT SIDE YOU’RE ON?' We want people to self-reflect, the world needs it right now."

"Enemy X" is surely the riff-forward anthem you want to accompany you on any self-reflection journey! And it's a mere taste of what's to come, as full-length is on the horizon for 2027.

Soil are touring the UK this fall with FINGER ELEVEN. All dates are below.

SOIL ON TOUR:
10/30 — Brighton, UK
10/31 — Wolverhampton, UK
11/1 — Hull, UK
11/3 — Glasgow, UK
11/4 — Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
11/5 — Burgh Castle, UK
11/6 — Nottingham, UK
11/7 — Manchester, UK
11/8 — Bradford, UK
11/10 — Northampton, UK
11/11 — Southampton, UK
11/12 — Torquay, UK
11/13 — Bristol, UK
11/14 — Camden, UK
11/15 — Margate, UK

Formed in 1997, SOiL quickly took the scene by storm. To date, they've sold over 2 million albums worldwide on the strength of career-spanning hit singles "Halo," "Unreal." "Redefine," "The Lesser Man," and "Shine On."

The band was initially signed to J Records (BMG) by music industry legend Clive Davis, the man who signed legendary acts like Pink Floyd and Aerosmith.  SOiL's major label debut Scars which was released in September 2001. MTV airplay, the Metal Edge Reader's Choice Award for "Next Big Thing," and tours with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie propelled the band to arena stages. 2004 saw the release of re.de.fine, which the the band spent a year on the road in support of, cementing their status as road warriors and a live act not to be missed.

True Self (2006) and Picture Perfect (2009) followed, proving that SOiL were here to stay. Whole arrived in 2013 and was met with continued radio support, and the band released the greatest hits collection Scream: The Essentials in 2017. It included alternate versions of familiar material, allowing SOiL to indulge their creative sides. Play It Forward, a collection of covers, landed in 2023. In addition to covers of classics from White Zombie and Motorhead, as well as the Ramones, the band offered a unique twist on Halsey's smash hit "Nightmare."

Which brings us to today — a respected, consistent career of hard hitting anthems, inimitable drive, an Iron Man work ethic, and proven touring track record. SOiL will continue to elevate with a new label partner by its side. Better Noise has consistently invested in guitar-driven music, championing both legendary acts and the genre's next wave. Welcoming SOiL to the roster reinforces a commitment to keeping heavy music thriving, proving there's still a place where iconic bands can evolve, release meaningful new music, and continue shaping the future of modern rock.

SOIL ARE:
Ryan McCombs — Vocals
Tim King — Bass
Adam Zadel — Guitar
TJ Taylor — Drums

SOIL ONLINE:
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RinRin Drops Anti-Santa Christmas Anthem "It's Christmas Time"

FEARLESS RECORDS recently welcomed Australian alt pop x rock artist RINRIN to the label's global roster.

She has shared her super irreverent, mega-catchy, super fun yet lyrically thoughtful anti-Santa Christmas anthem, "It's Christmas Time." 

Watch the video below. 

"We're told Santa gives presents to all the kids? Well what about poor kids, homeless kids, orphans?," RinRin asks. "They won't get that same treatment. This song is about the rage felt by these kids who have their hopes broken by the injustice of Santa."

 "It's Christmas Time" is not your typical holiday track spreading merriment and Yuletide cheer. And that's why you will absolutely love it! It might be the most wonderful time of the year but RinRin is far more content being on Santa's naughty list and receiving a stocking full of coal. While Christmas songs are often celebratory, RinRin embraces delightful darkness with "It's Christmas Time." Explosive breakdowns, eruptive riffs, and "f" bombs are generously sprinkled among her soaring vocal melodies, shimmering synths, and mirthful sleigh bells. RinRin flips the bird to Christmas conventions like Santa and his seemingly arbitrary giving of gifts, so be sure and add this one to your holiday playlist!

F**k "Jingle Bells." RinRin ain't having any of that!

It's easy to see why Fearless has scooped RinRin up and signed her! She doesn't just blur genre lines — she completely obliterates them like a head-on collision into hyper-pop, fuchsia-soaked madness. Her label debut "fever dream" is a whirlwind that is perfect for the TikTok generation in search of its next North Star. It landed New Music Friday across eight countries when it dropped. Her musical style and songs feel like their own elaborate universe, weaving together soaring euphoric melodies, blistering guitar work, pulsing electronics, and emotionally charged lyricism into an experience that's equally suited for a festival main stage, an anime opening sequence, or a late-night drive with the windows down. Watch the video for "fever dream," which mixes animation and live footage.