Gideon Drops New Single "4x4" and Official Music Video via Sumerian Records

Tuscaloosa, Alabama quartet Gideon have today released their new track "4x4" and the official music video via Sumerian Records. Prior to today, the band shared their rager "Wrong One" which has amassed over 1 million streams on Spotify alone and over 727k views on YouTube. After tearing up Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple last weekend, fans also have their chance to see the band on the Let It Rip North American Tour going on now with Alpha Wolf, Mugshot, and Resolve, followed by a performance at Aftershock 2026 in October. Stream "4x4" at the link here, watch the official music video below, and be sure to watch this space for more Gideon news coming very soon.

Let It Rip Tour Dates with Alpha Wolf, Mugshot & Resolve

Wed May 20 - Albany, NY @ Empire Live

Thur May 21 - Québec, QC @ La Source de la Martinière

Sat May 23 - Ottawa, ON @ Overflow Brewing Company

Sun May 24 - London, ON @ Rum Runners

Tue May 26 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation

Wed May 27 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club

Fri May 29 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's

Sat May 30 - Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room Lounge

Sun May 31 - Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck

Tue Jun 2 - Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theatre

Wed Jun 3 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

Fri Jun 5 - Las Vegas, NV @ AREA15

Sat Jun 6 - Pomona, CA @ The Glass House

Aftershock 2026

Sat Oct 3 - Sacramento, CA @ Discovery Park

Holding Absence Announce New Album 'Modern Life Is Lonely' Out August 28 via Sumerian Records

South Wales trio Holding Absence have today announced the release of their third album, ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’, on August 28th via new label partner Sumerian Records. To mark the announcement, the band have also released a brand new single, "Reflection", a bruised, deeply introspective anthem about confronting self-destruction, distorted self-image and the painful process of learning to heal, evolve and finally accept your own reflection. 

Speaking of the track and today’s announcement, frontman Lucas Woodland shares, “We are ecstatic to release our new single "Reflection", taken from our upcoming album ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’. This album is our boldest and most creative body of work to date, so we can't wait for you to hear the whole thing in August! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy "Reflection.” 

'Modern Life Is Lonely' is a deeply human exploration of grief, love, identity and emotional survival in an overstimulated world, tracing the fragile line between despair and rebirth through imagery of broken mirrors, fading memories, fractured bodies and ghost-like connections. Across the record, Holding Absence wrestle with loneliness, trauma, mortality and the search for meaning, balancing crushing vulnerability with moments of transcendence and hope as the album’s characters attempt to reconnect with themselves and each other before time, distance and modern existence pull them apart completely. Pre-save the album at the link here.

After bringing the heat at last week's Welcome To Rockville, Holding Absence will next be setting their sight on Sonic Temple this weekend, Louder Than Life in September, and Aftershock in October. For ticket info, please click here.

HOLDING ABSENCE is: 

Lucas Woodland - Vocals 

Scott Carey - Guitar/Vocals 

Benjamin Elliott - Bass

Vana Drops Official Music Video For "In Your Name"

Auckland’s pop-tinged industrial metal vanguard, Vana has today released the official music video for her current single “In Your Name,” out now via Sumerian Records. Arriving as the latest visual chapter in Vana’s expanding creative universe, the “In Your Name” video pushes deeper into the lore and world-building first introduced in the official video for “Pray.” Where that clip opened the door into Vana’s dark, devotional world, “In Your Name” steps further inside. Watch the video Below. Stream the track HERE 

Since release a month ago, “In Your Name” has already surpassed 500,000 streams, continuing the momentum behind Vana’s first wave of music for Sumerian Records. The track follows “Pray,” which has amassed over 3.7 million streams on Spotify alone and 672,000 YouTube views and counting.

Speaking on the track, Vana previously shared:

“Falling in love is painful. Where there is equal love, there will inevitably be equal loss. Sometimes you fall in love even when it hurts you. Sometimes, loving someone you know is bad for you hurts less than grieving the loss of that love.

“In Your Name” demonstrates how far some would go in the name of love, no matter how toxic that love may be.”

Adding further context to today’s video release, Vana goes on to share 

“The ‘In Your Name’ music video lives in that space where love and grief become indistinguishable.  It explores the aftermath of love and when it decays. The video explores the anger and lingering tenderness that come with loss how we try to bury pain instead of facing it and how it inevitably resurfaces.’ 

The video lands as Vana’s first US headline run, The Lady In Red Tour, continues to build serious heat across North America. The tour has already sold over 15,000 tickets including sold out shows in Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Portland, Sacramento, Anaheim, Phoenix and Dallas as well as festival appearances on Warped Tour (DC, LB, Orlando), Louder Than Life Festival, Knotfest Mexico & is featured on the 2027 Shiprocked cruise lineup.

Having already amassed over 85 million streams across platforms, nearly 1 million Spotify monthly listeners, and a combined social following of over 1.2 million across TikTok and Instagram, Vana is fast establishing herself as one of alternative music’s most compelling new voices. With “In Your Name,” she sharpens the edges of a world that is growing darker, bigger, and more fully realised with every release.

The Lady In Red Tour 

Remaining US Headlining Dates:

Sat 5/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ The Complex - Low Tickets

Sun 5/10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social

Tue 5/12 – Seattle, WA – The Croc - Low Tickets

Wed 5/13 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne - Sold Out

Fri 5/15 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield - Sold Out

Sat 5/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy - Low Tickets

Sun 5/17 – Anaheim, CA – HOB Parish - Sold Out

Tue 5/19 – Phoenix, Arizona – Crescent Ballroom - Sold Out

Thu 5/21 – Austin, TX – CATIL - Low Tickets

Fri 5/22 – Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut

Sat 5/23 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles - Sold Out

Tue 5/26 – Nashville, TN – Basement East - Low Tickets

Thu 5/28 – Allentown, PA – Arrow - Low Tickets

Fri 5/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall - Low Tickets

Sat 5/30 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall

Mon 6/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall

About Vana:

Vana (pronounced VAH-NAH) is a New Zealand-based artist whose industrial alt-metal sound merges brutal riffs with haunting electro-pop elements, trap-influenced production, and visceral breakdowns. Raised in Auckland (originally born in Anaheim, California), Vana is entirely self-taught, building her sound and fanbase independently before signing to Sumerian Records in 2025.

Her breakout single "Beg!" amassed over 18.8 million Spotify streams and 1.7 million video views, earning her acclaim from Rolling Stone Australia, Vice New Zealand, NZ Musician, and Rova. With over 85 million cross-platform streams, 765,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and a combined social following of over 1.2 million across TikTok and Instagram, Vana has established herself as one of alternative music's most compelling new voices.

Drawing influence from Pierce the Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me The Horizon, Brakence, and Chase Atlantic, Vana's music is equally informed by gothic literature, Lovecraftian horror, fantasy role-playing games like Baldur's Gate 3, and fragrance descriptions on niche perfume forums. She co-produces all her music with Vincent Ernst of Magnolia Park, crafting a sonic world as lore-driven and visually ambitious as it is sonically uncompromising.

A passionate advocate for inclusion, mental health awareness, and female empowerment in male-dominated spaces, Vana uses her platform to create a safe space for women, LGBTQ+ audiences, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider. Her debut album, arriving fall 2026 via Sumerian Records, will introduce a dystopian fantasy world rooted in dark femininity, villainy, and the perspective of the misunderstood.



Vana is endorsed by Fender Guitars and Jackson Guitars.

CARNIFEX Sign To Sumerian Records & Drop New Single “ROSES AND ROTTING CORPSES”

Southern California deathcore titans Carnifex have officially signed to Sumerian Records, marking the beginning of a powerful new chapter for one of extreme music’s most enduring forces. To celebrate the announcement, the band have released their brand new single, “Roses and Rotting Corpses,” stream the single HERE and watch the music video Below. 

For nearly two decades, Carnifex have occupied the darker edge of American deathcore, building a catalogue defined by punishing heaviness, blackened atmosphere and a visual world steeped in death, horror and the occult. Emerging from Southern California in 2005, Carnifex were seminal in shaping the genre’s first wave and have remained at its pinnacle since. 

With “Roses and Rotting Corpses,” Carnifex open the door on their next era. The track arrives with the weight and menace fans expect, but there is a renewed sense of intent behind it, a sharpened vision that pulls the band’s apocalyptic heaviness further into darkness while setting the stage for what comes next.

Speaking on the signing and new single, the band shares: 

“We’ve entered a new era of Carnifex, and I couldn’t be happier to do it with Sumerian Records. Carnifex and the team at Sumerian have parallel histories going back nearly two decades, so to finally be working together on what will arguably be our best album is an incredible feeling. Our new song ‘Roses & Rotting Corpses’ is just the beginning of this next chapter.”

For Carnifex, the move signals more than a label change. It marks a fresh creative phase for a band that continues to honour deathcore’s roots while expanding its atmosphere, extremity and emotional scope.

Known for their visceral live performances and relentless global touring history, Carnifex have become a fixture across death metal, black metal, metalcore and hardcore lineups, bringing their chaotic, emotionally charged sound to stages around the world. From packed clubs to major festival crowds, the band’s live presence remains one of the clearest expressions of what has kept them vital for two decades.

Carnifex are currently touring the US on the Chaos & Carnage Tour with Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox and will be playing Welcome To Rockville this weekend and Sonic Temple on May 14th. Remaining dates below. Tickets available HERE.

Remaining Chaos & Carnage Dates

5/8 Nashville TN Brooklyn Bowl

5/10 Daytona Beach FL Welcome To Rockville

5/12 Charlotte NC The Fillmore

5/13 Baltimore MD Nevermore Hall

5/14 Columbus OH Sonic Temple

5/15 Reading PA Reverb

5/16 Worcester MA The Palladium

5/17 Brooklyn NY Brooklyn Monarch

5/19 Chicago IL Ramova Theatre

5/20 Des Moines IA Val Air Ballroom

5/22 Denver CO Ogden Theater

5/23 Salt Lake City UT The Rockwell

5/24 Boise ID Treefort Music Hall

5/26 Seattle WA Showbox Sodo

5/27 Portland OR Roseland Theater

5/29 Berkeley CA UC Theatre

5/30 Los Angeles CA The Wiltern

5/31 Las Vegas NV House of Blues

ABOUT CARNIFEX

Since emerging from the sun-scorched depths of Southern California in 2005, Carnifex have remained one of extreme music’s most uncompromising forces, a band that helped define deathcore’s first wave and has spent two decades pushing well beyond it. Blending blackened atmosphere, relentless aggression and emotionally charged songwriting, Carnifex have built a body of work that turns darkness into catharsis for a global audience.

That legacy runs through landmark releases including Dead in My Arms, Hell Chose Me, Die Without Hope, Slow Death, World War X and Necromanteum, each one pushing the band further into cinematic, melodic and blackened territory without sacrificing the crushing intensity that made them genre staples in the first place. Their music pairs apocalyptic heaviness with themes of grief, anxiety, isolation and survival, forging a connection with fans that runs far deeper than shock value or brutality alone.

Known for their devastating live performances and relentless touring history, Carnifex have become a pillar of modern extreme music, sharing stages worldwide with acts across death metal, black metal, metalcore and hardcore while headlining sold out tours and major festivals across the globe. Whether in intimate clubs or massive festival crowds, the band’s live presence remains visceral, chaotic and emotionally unfiltered.

Now entering a new era in 2026, Carnifex continue to expand the scope of what deathcore can be. With new a new label partner in Sumerian Records, new music on the horizon and a sharpened creative vision, the band stands as both torchbearers and innovators, honouring the genre’s roots while pushing its atmosphere, emotion and extremity into darker and more ambitious territory than ever before.

For Carnifex, heaviness has never been just about sound. It is about confronting the darkest parts of existence head on and forging something powerful enough to survive them.

Carnifex are

Scott Lewis - Vocals

Cory Arford - Guitar

Neal Tiemann - Guitar

Shawn Cameron - Drums

Fred Calderon - Bass

sace6 Release New Album 'brutalist' And "nepenthe" Official Visualizer via Sumerian Records

Genre-blending R&B metal sensation sace6 have today released their eagerly anticipated new album, 'brutalist'(via Sumerian Records). In celebration of the release, the duo shared the official visualizer for "nepenthe" from the full-length. Leading up to today, the band shared tracks "ego", "covet", "allured", and "reverie ft. jxdn" and the accompanying official videos. Speaking about the album release, sace6 commented:

"'brutalist' - our debut album, the sound designed from the most honest and vulnerable parts of our minds, it took a shape of its own to change the way our ears digest music and to reinstate what “pop music” is. yes there was intention and influence, but most importantly there was confidence in our own emotions to display sonically how we truly feel, furthering our statement one song after the other.

'brutalist' is the sonic catharsis of our lives throughout the past year. everything that we have felt, seen, and experienced is lived through every moment, lyric, melody and sustain of this record. as crushing as it is, we offer it to our listeners as a true experience of loss, grief, and redemption in self. we hope that not only do our listeners understand what’s being said, but feel it as deeply as the moment that pain was birthed."

'brutalist' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here. Watch the official "nepenthe" visualizer below.

Fans now have their chance to see the band on fully sold-out The Pale Moonlight Tour across North America with Dayseeker, Northlane and Wind Walkers. Afterward, the band will kick off their first-ever US headlining tour starting Wednesday, June 10, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, followed by the 'It's Not You, It's Me' tour alongside Chiodos, 156/Silence, and Calva Louise beginning Thursday, July 30, in Denver, Colorado. sace6 will also be performing at all 5 Warped Tour dates and at Louder Than Life on Sunday, September 20 in Louisville, Kentucky. Be sure to get your tickets before they're all gone.

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

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

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

5/10/2026 - West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom - Sold Out

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

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

5/16/2026 - Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC - Sold Out

5/19/2026 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre - Sold Out

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

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

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

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

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

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

5/29/2026 - Pomona, CA @ The Fox Theater Pomona - Sold Out

5/30/2026 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA - Sold Out

Warped Tour Dates:

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

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

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

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

Headlining Dates:

6/10/2026 - Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub*

6/11/2026 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge*

6/12/2026 - Philadelphia, PA @ MilkBoy*

6/15/2026 - Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor*

6/16/2026 - Atlanta, GA @ Purgatory at The Masquerade*

6/19/2026 - New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground*

6/20/2026 - Detroit, MI @ Lager House*

6/21/2026 - Lakewood, OH @ Mahall's*

7/21/2026 - Seattle, WA @ Barboza^

7/22/2026 - Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall^

7/24/2026 - San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall^

7/26/2026 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge^

9/25/2026 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

It's Not You, It's Me Tour With Chiodos, 156/Silence, + Calva Louise:

7/30/2026 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

8/1/2026 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

8/3/2026 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

8/5/2026 - Bend, OR @ Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex

8/6/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Spokane

8/7/2026 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

8/9/2026 - Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre

8/10/2026 - Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop

8/11/2026 - Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre

8/12/2026 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre

8/14/2026 - Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live

8/15/2026 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center

8/16/2026 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago

8/19/2026 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall

8/23/2026 - Portland, ME @ State Theatre

8/25/2026 - Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall

8/26/2026 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount

8/28/2026 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

8/29/2026 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

Louder Than Life:

9/20/2026 - Louisville, KY @ Kentucky Expo Center

* Support from John Harvie

^ Support from shyeye

ROMAN CANDLE Drop Music Video For "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room"

The long wait ended last Friday as Las Vegas sonic auteurs, Roman Candle released their highly anticipated debut album, Unadulterated, via Sumerian Records. A 12-track collection of pure, unbridled fury delivered with ferocious, pinpoint emotional precision, Unadulterated arrived on a wave of critical and fan acclaim, cementing the band as one of the most vital and exciting new prospects in the realm of heavy music. Fans can stream Unadulterated HERE.

Highlighting the release of their debut full-length, Roman Candle have today dropped the official music video for focus track "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room". Fans can watch the video for "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room" Below:

Seven previous singles across seven months previewed what Roman Candle have been building towards on the album: twelve tracks that move through misogyny and survival, OCD and religious guilt, industry disillusionment, obsession and retribution. Each track is its own complete statement. Together they make a record that truly reflects its title. Speaking on the release of Roman Candle's long-awaited debut album, vocalist Piper Ferrari shares

 “Putting out Unadulterated feels like finally saying something we’ve been circling for a long time, but never this plainly. There’s no distance on this record as it’s all instinct, all nerve. We wanted it to feel immediate and unfiltered, like you’re hearing us figure ourselves out in real time. For a debut, it felt important not to hide behind anything and to let it be messy, loud, vulnerable, and exactly what it is.”

Unadulterated closes on "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room." The track is an unravelling of the need to occupy someone's mind even in absence. It opens as worship and ends as something far less forgiving. "Consider me even though I fucking hate you" a scathing declaration of simultaneous devotion and contempt. Watch the official video by clicking the thumbnail below.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

Holding Absence Announce Sumerian Records Signing "Whisper Of A Dream" Single And Music Video Out Now

South Wales trio Holding Absence today release "Whisper Of A Dream", their first new music since 2023’s ‘The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction’ and their first for new label Sumerian Records. 

This track captures what it means to be human when hope feels out of reach. Holding Absence explore the tension between numbness and healing, tapping into a state so dark it feels almost inhuman. It is a search for something better, while watching it slip further away. Sitting between emotional hardcore and alternative, Holding Absence lean into deep vulnerability, pulling listeners into a world shaped by their lyrics and striking visual identity. The single also marks the introduction of a character that will unfold across the album campaign. 

Speaking of "Whisper Of A Dream", frontman Lucas Woodland shares:

“'Whisper Of A Dream' is our first song back in what feels like forever. After releasing our third record, 'The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction', it felt essential to step away for a while - to take stock and rediscover who we are as a band. "Whisper" felt like the perfect song to return with. In many ways, it represents everything Holding Absence has always been, while introducing new elements to our sound and opening the door to what comes next. 

Lyrically and conceptually, the song draws heavily from cyberpunk media. Contemplation, sentience and dreaming in an ever-evolving world. The music video also introduces our robot mascot “Y4-BB0”, a character you’ll be seeing more of in the coming years." 

By signing off ‘The Noble Art of Self-Destruction’ with a stark “3/3”, Holding Absence made a promise - to set fire to everything they, and their fans, thought they knew about the band. After nearly a decade of carving out a home in their post hardcore terrain, 'TNAOSD'was a final, defiant love letter to themselves - a wild, muddy exorcism of all they had been, and all that fans had grown to love about them… But the end of that campaign posed some cold, hard questions: What do we lose? And what do we keep? What does it mean - and has it meant - to the thousands of fans across the world adorned with the moth tattoo? And how do we carry out this metamorphosis without losing that? 

Holding Absence is emotion. It is vulnerability and honesty. It’s the raindrops that trickle down your face on a cold walk home... The wind that blows across your cheeks as the sky splits open at sunrise. If you can feel it - raw and human - it is Holding Absence. Stream "Whisper Of A Dream" here, and watch the official music video below.

North American fans will also have their chance to see the band beginning next month at Welcome To Rockville on Thursday, May 7and at Sonic Temple the following week on Thursday, May 14. Holding Absence will also be bringing the heat to Louder Than Life on Friday, September 18 and Aftershock on Thursday, October 1 this fall. Click the link here for ticket information, and stay tuned for more Holding Absence news coming soon.

ROMAN CANDLE Announce Debut Album; Drop New Single & Music Video "Blasphemous Act"

Roman Candle release their new single, "Blasphemous Act", today alongside the announcement of their debut album, Unadulterated, due April 24th via Sumerian Records. Watch the music video below , stream the track HERE, and pre-save Unadulterated HERE.

Written in the final hours of the album sessions, "Blasphemous Act" arrived too loud and too late to leave behind. Built on raw, unfiltered vocals and dynamics that coil and crack under barely controlled pressure, the track maps the exact moment devotion tips feral, channelling obsession and retribution into something cathartic, unhinged, and ending in a repeated "run for your life" refrain that hits like a full stop.

The title came from a Magic: The Gathering card. The song went somewhere darker. Piper explains:

"'Blasphemous Act' was the last song we wrote for the record, and it hit with such ferocity that it forced its way onto the album in the eleventh hour. The name came from a Magic: The Gathering card, but the song took on a life of its own — this unhinged, teeth-bared spiral of obsession and retribution. Lines like 'your neck in my teeth is all that I need' and 'karma is owed, paid in full' captured a darker, more primal side of the band that we didn't even know we were still capable of tapping into. By the time it explodes into that repeated 'run for your life' refrain, it felt clear: the record wouldn't be complete without this song."

"Blasphemous Act" is the seventh single from the Las Vegas quartet since signing to Sumerian Records, following Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," "Nothing Is Original","Bite Harder Than You Bleed" and "Lady Lazarus". Each release has pushed further into the emotional extremity that defines Unadulterated: a record built around no compromise and no mercy, and the full realisation of what Roman Candle came here to prove.

To date, the band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, steadily building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warped Tour Dates:

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

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

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

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

ABOUT SACE6

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

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

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

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

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

Speaking on today's release, Hollywood Undead share

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

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

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

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

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

UPCOMING FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

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

6/6/2026     Rock im Park         Nürnberg, Germany

6/7/2026     Rock am Ring         Nürburg, Germany

6/9/2026     Täubchenthal         Leipzig, Germany

6/10/2026    Im Wizemann         Stuttgart, Germany

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

6/14/2026    Nova Rock           Nickelsdorf, Austria

6/15/2026    Sono Centrum        Brno, Czech Republic

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

6/18/2026    Graspop Metal Meeting Dessel, Belgium

6/19/2026    Aladin Music Hall      Bremen, Germany

6/21/2026    Schlachthof Wiesbaden Wiesbaden, Germany

6/23/2026    L'Usine               Geneva, Switzerland

6/25/2026    Garage Saarbrücken    Saarbrücken, Germany

6/26/2026    Jera On Air            Ysselsteyn, Netherlands

6/27/2026    Vainstream            Münster, Germany

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

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

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

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

9/4/2026     Rocklahoma           Pryor, OK, USA

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

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

Hollywood Undead Are:

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

Find Hollywood Undead Online

Spotify | Apple Music

Diamante Releases New Track and Official Video "Bite of the Beast" via Sumerian Records

Charismatic chanteuse Diamante has today released her new single "Bite of the Beast", a cinematic rock anthem about the addictive yet self-destructive embrace of romantic obsession, and the accompanying official video (via Sumerian Records). When asked about the inspiration behind the song, Diamante shared:

“‘Bite of the Beast’ was inspired by the dark romance novels I’ve been reading and the song is set in a twisted fairytale world. It’s about a kind of all-consuming infatuation that changes you forever — the kind where, once it’s over, nothing else can ever compare. I wanted the song to feel visceral and dangerous, like falling under a spell you know will ruin you. It’s the kind of heartbreak that you don't want cured.”

After being featured as a Stowaway earlier this year on ShipRocked 2026, fans now have the chance to see her electric energy live on the SPIN THE WHEEL US TOUR alongside labelmates I See Stars and special guests Mothica and Until I Wake. Diamante will also be performing at the recently announced Louder Than Life 2026 festival on Saturday, September 19 (ticket information here). Stream "Bite of the Beast" here, and watch the official video below.

SPIN THE WHEEL TOUR US Dates with I See Stars, Mothica and Until I Wake:

Mar 6 - Worcester, MA - Palladium (Upstairs)

Mar 7 - Baltimore, MD - The Recher

Mar 8 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground

Mar 10 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage (The Loft)

Mar 12 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room

Mar 13 - Orlando, FL - The Beacham

Mar 14 - Destin, FL - Club LA

Mar 16 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar

Mar 17 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live

Mar 18 - Dallas, TX - Trees

Mar 20 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater

Mar 21 - Las Vegas, NV - 24 Oxford

Mar 22 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre

Mar 23 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Mar 25 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre

Mar 26 - Seattle, WA - El Corazón

Mar 28 - Billings, MT - The Pub Station

Mar 29 - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater

Mar 30 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep

Apr 1 - Kansas City, MO - Warehouse on Broadway

Apr 2 - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall

Apr 3 - Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe At Old National Centre

Apr 4 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall

Louder Than Life 2026:

Sept 19 - Louisville, KY - Kentucky Expo Center

ABOUT DIAMANTE

With her iconic 80s glamour and undeniably powerful vocals, Diamante has become a beacon in today's music scene, seamlessly weaving the vibrant energy and bold aesthetics of the era while forging her own distinct identity with contemporary flair. She first turned heads with her debut album 'Coming In Hot' in 2018 soon after followed by her sophomore full-length 'American Dream' including her smash-hit reimagination of Goo Goo Dolls classic "Iris" featuring Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin), earning widespread acclaim and further propelling her into the spotlight. Diamante has toured alongside prominent acts such as Nita Strauss, Shinedown, The Pretty Reckless, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace while performing at major national festivals including Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, and Welcome To Rockville. The alt-pop powerhouse has begun a new era after signing with her new label home Sumerian Records, and released the irresistibly catchy "1987" and "All For The Glory". She then contributed to the American Psycho Comic Series Soundtrack with her spin on Pat Benatar's classic "Love Is A Battlefield", and collaborated with labelmates Kittie and The Pretty Wild for an emotional cover of Metallica's "The Unforgiven" for the Queen Of The Ring Soundtrack. With her empowering anthems and rebellious spirit, the sky is the limit as Diamante continues to prove she is a force to be reckoned with, both in the studio and on stage.

Roman Candle Tackle Misogyny And Survival On Latest Single "LADY LAZARUS"

Roman Candle release their latest single, "Lady Lazarus", today. A brutally honest confrontation with misogyny, survival, and the violence of shrinking for comfort. Named after Sylvia Plath's incendiary poem and fueled by the same defiant energy, the track lives in the tension between tenderness and rage, refusing to soften or apologize for taking up space. Listen to the blistering new offering HERE and watch the music video BELOW.

Piper Ferrari's vocals cut through with fearless precision. The band matches that intensity, building a sonic landscape that dares you to look away. Piper explains

"'Lady Lazarus' is me confronting misogyny head-on and refusing to shrink for anyone. The title comes from the Sylvia Plath poem, and like her, I'm pulling something powerful out of something painful. Lines like 'Tender when I wanna be / Callous when I have to be' came from recognizing how women are expected to bend, soften, or apologize just to exist - but also how we learn to harden ourselves for survival.

"When I sing 'Give me your dead stare, I eat men like air,' it's not about hating men - it's about reclaiming the space that was denied to me, the anger I was taught to bury, and the fear I was meant to carry. This song is the sound of unlearning all of that. It's rage, it's release, and it's me deciding I'm no longer shrinking out of anyone's comfort."

"Lady Lazarus" marks the sixth single since Roman Candle signed to Sumerian Records last year, continuing a run that has seen the Las Vegas quartet sharpen their voice with each release. "Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," "Nothing Is Original" and most recently, last week's "Bite Harder Than You Bleed". Last October's sold-out Las Vegas hometown show marked a defining moment, proof of swelling local and national attention.

To date, the band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, steadily building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

ROMAN CANDLE Confronts Industry Disillusionment With New Single "Bite Harder Than You Bleed"

Las Vegas screamo quartet Roman Candle have dropped brand new single, "Bite Harder Than You Bleed", today. A razor-edged confession about industry pressure, false worship, and the hollow egos hiding beneath the surface. Self-aware and unflinching it's the band's most striking release yet. Watch the official music video BELOW and stream the track on DSPs HERE.

Written in isolation and chasing emotional truth over polish, the track fuses serrated guitar work with Piper Ferrari's commanding vocal intensity and lyrics that refuse comfort whilst capturing the contradiction of writing your own playbook in a world that demands conformity. Speaking further on the inspiration for writing the track Piper shares

"Bite Harder Than You Bleed came from this place of being completely jaded with the music industry—the pressure to act the same, think the same, and worship the same idols. It's that 'kill your idols' moment where you realize even the people you look up to are just as hollow, anxious, and bruised as you are. Lines like 'falsely shallow, hollow, refusing to follow' and 'your idols hate you too' were me processing how disheartening it can feel, but also how freeing it is to acknowledge it. The song is basically my reminder that you have to bite harder than you bleed—push back, stay sharp, and refuse to let the world wear you down."

Since their breakout EP Discount Fireworks, Roman Candle spent the next few years refining their sound and expanding their reach. "Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," and "Nothing Is Original" each showcasing their ability to balance chaos with clarity. January's "Can We Watch Something Happy?", rooted in Piper's personal experiences, further cemented their reputation for unfiltered storytelling. Last October's sold-out Las Vegas hometown show marked a defining moment, proof of swelling local and national attention. To date, the band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, steadily building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

With a full-length album on the horizon, Roman Candle continues to position themselves at the forefront of a new generation of screamo acts. Raw, intentional, and resonant in a way that cuts straight to the bone.

"Bite Harder Than You Bleed" is out now via Sumerian Records and can be streamed here: sumerian.lnk.to/bhtyb

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

sace6 Announce Sumerian Records Signing and Release New Track "ego" with Official Music Video

Enigmatic, genre-bending R&B-metal duo sace6 have today announced signing with their new record label home, Sumerian Records. In celebration of the partnership, they have released their new track "ego" and the accompanying official music video. Shapeshifting musical boundaries by pairing crushing heaviness, sensual vocals and crisp production, "ego" speaks to the unease of being in the hands of someone whose overreaching intensity never fully loosens its grip. When asked about today's signing news and release, sace6 shared:

"For us, Sumerian was always more than a label, they were a movement. Growing up, they were a gateway into a world that we were always certain we would find ourselves existing in, side by side with the music and the artists that raised us. Sumerian has been a home to endless icons and we are forever grateful to reside here and begin our own prodigal story.

Our latest single, “ego,” evokes the presence of someone assertive beyond necessity—overbearing even after they’ve already won you over, leaving hesitation in their wake."

Stream "ego" at the link here, and watch the official music video below.

North American fans can catch sace6 on the final dates of their run alongside Don Broco and Dropout Kings, and again starting Friday, May 1 on The Pale Moonlight Tour with Dayseeker, Northlane and Wind Walkers. Click here for ticket information, and be sure to stay tuned for more sace6 news coming very soon.

Remaining Tour Dates with Don Broco + Dropout Kings:

1/29/2026 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater

1/31/2026 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

2/1/2026 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall

2/2/2026 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom

2/3/2026 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5/9/2026 - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center - Low Tix

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5/23/2026 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Concerts - Low Tix

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

5/26/2026 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Low Tix

5/28/2026 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento - Low Tix

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

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

ROMAN CANDLE Drop New Single & Video "Can We Watch Something Happy?"

Roman Candle share "Can We Watch Something Happy?" today, arriving with an accompanying music video. Written from the perspective of Piper Ferrari's childhood self, the track documents the cycle of uncontrolled intrusive thoughts, compulsive prayer, and the overwhelming guilt of believing her own mind was a sin. The song arrives as the band's fourth single following their 2025 Sumerian Records signing. Fans can stream the new track HERE and watch the accompanying music video Below.

Speaking on the theme of the new single, Piper shares

"'Can We Watch Something Happy' is written from the perspective of my childhood self. I struggled with severe OCD growing up, which was intensified by being raised in a religious household. I wasn't diagnosed until much later, so for most of my youth I didn't understand what was happening — I just remember being scared all the time.There was a constant cycle of praying for the intrusive thoughts to go away, eventually giving in to them, and then praying again for forgiveness. That's where the repeated 'one more time' comes from. It wasn't about depression or suicidality; it was about trying to survive this overwhelming fear of thoughts I didn't want, and then feeling deep guilt because I believed even having those thoughts was a sin."

Roman Candle has built their Sumerian Records tenure on unflinching examination of difficult and vulnerable topics such as mental health and trauma. Prior to today's new track, the band released the critically acclaimed singles "Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," and "Nothing Is Original". Each track stakes new ground in how the band articulates pain without softening its edges or asking for easy answers. "Can We Watch Something Happy?" continues that trajectory.

Roman Candle have firmly established themselves as one of the most vital voices in contemporary hardcore. The band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting. With much more to come from the band in 2026, they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Roman Candle is a visceral and emotionally charged hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari (vocals) and Jonas Vece (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their former project sowithout., the two formed Roman Candle with a vision to push the boundaries of hardcore through vulnerability, intensity, and intentionality.

Rooted in the lineage of bands like Saetia, Touché Amoré, and Poison the Well, Roman Candle blends classic “screamo” sensibilities with a modern edge—balancing raw catharsis and poetic tension. Their 2022 debut EP Discount Fireworks marked them as a standout in the Las Vegas underground. After spending much of 2023 & 2024 showcasing their new material live, the band's reputation for emotionally resonant, tightly wound songs that leave nothing on the table was further cemented. The band also spent a considerable amount of time on the road with bands like Dying Wish, Boundaries, Militare Gun, Foreign Hands, Pool Kids and one off shows with Touche Amore, Botch, Better Lovers and more.

Known for fiercely passionate live performances, Roman Candle has become a vital voice in the evolving Las Vegas hardcore scene. As a femme-fronted band, Piper Ferrari brings a rare and welcome presence to the genre, challenging norms and creating space for a more inclusive scene. Alongside Jonas Vece’s cutting guitar work and atmospheric tension, the band captures a sense of urgency that’s both deeply personal and powerfully collective.

With a full-length album on the horizon and growing attention beyond their hometown, Roman Candle is shaping a future for screamo that feels just as emotionally immediate as its roots.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

Vana Announces First Ever US Headline Run: THE LADY IN RED TOUR

Fresh off her signing to Sumerian Records and the release of "Pray," Vana announces her first US headline tour. Vana: The Lady In Red Tour launches April 17th, 2026, in Atlanta and runs through early June, hitting 31 cities across the US and Canada. Special guests Cloudyfield, Deadlands, and RedHook join the run. Pre-sales start at 12pm ET today with general on-sale kicking off at 10am local on Friday, December 12th from www.vanamusicofficial.com.

The tour marks a turning point for the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who spent 2025 building momentum independently before signing with Sumerian and joining Set It Off and Fame On Fire on the road. Now Vana's stepping into the headline slot, bringing her gritty, trap-infused industrial metal to rooms across North America. This is the next chapter for an artist who's racked up over 1 million Spotify monthly listeners, 85 million streams, 18.8 million plays on single "Beg!" alone, and a dedicated fanbase built through unfiltered connection on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram.

“Doing my own headline tour has always been a dream of mine and I’m so grateful to finally make this dream a reality. This tour feels like the moment I finally get to step into the world I’ve been building in my head since I started Vana. I’m so excited for my first headline tour across North America! I’m so proud of curating a lineup of powerhouses like Cloudyfield, Deadlands, and RedHook. The fact they are joining me makes it even more unreal. These shows will be nuts!” ~ Vana

"The Lady In Red Tour" kicks off in the South before working its way up the East Coast, cutting through the Midwest, hitting the West Coast, and looping back through Texas and the Southeast. The routing includes marquee rooms like The Roxy in Los Angeles, Gramercy in New York, and The Sinclair in Boston, alongside indie staples like Bottom Lounge in Chicago and Off Broadway in St. Louis. It's a mix built for fans who've been showing up since day one and the new audiences who recently discovered Vana through latest single, "Pray" and her signing to Sumerian Records.

Special VIP packages will be available, offering fans direct access to meet-and-greets and exclusive merch. Vana is endorsed by Fender and Jackson Guitars. The tour is presented in association with Sumerian Records, SiX18, and Sound Talent Group.

TICKET INFO

Presale: Tuesday, December 9th @ 12pm ET via Spotify, Bandsintown & local venues

Presales end: Thursday, December 11th @ 10pm local time

General on-sale: Friday, December 12th @ 10am local

For more information and VIP packages, visit www.vanamusicofficial.com

TOUR DATES:

Fri 4/17 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)

Sat 4/18 – Orlando, FL – Conduit

Sun 4/19 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum

Tue 4/21 – North Carolina – Hangar 1819

Wed 4/22 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry

Thu 4/23 – Washington, DC – Atlantis

Sat 4/25 – New York, NY – Gramercy

Sun 4/26 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair

Tue 4/28 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club

Wed 4/29 – Cleveland, OH – Mahall's

Fri 5/1 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge

Sat 5/2 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line

Sun 5/3 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall

Tue 5/5 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar

Thu 5/7 – Denver, CO – Bluebird

Sat 5/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ The Complex

Sun 5/10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social

Tue 5/12 – Seattle, WA – The Croc

Wed 5/13 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne

Fri 5/15 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield

Sat 5/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy

Sun 5/17 – Anaheim, CA – HOB Parish

Tue 5/19 – Arizona – Crescent Ballroom

Thu 5/21 – Austin, TX – CATIL

Fri 5/22 – Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut

Sat 5/23 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles

Tue 5/26 – Nashville, TN – Basement East

Thu 5/28 – Allentown, PA – Arrow

Fri 5/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall

Sat 5/30 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall

Mon 6/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall

About Vana:

Vana (pronounced VAH-NAH) is a New Zealand-based artist whose industrial alt-metal sound merges brutal riffs with haunting electro-pop elements, trap-influenced production, and visceral breakdowns. Raised in Auckland (originally born in Anaheim, California), Vana is entirely self-taught, building her sound and fanbase independently before signing to Sumerian Records in 2025.

Her breakout single "Beg!" amassed over 18.8 million Spotify streams and 1.7 million video views, earning her acclaim from Rolling Stone Australia, Vice New Zealand, NZ Musician, and Rova. With over 85 million cross-platform streams, 765,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and a combined social following of over 1.2 million across TikTok and Instagram, Vana has established herself as one of alternative music's most compelling new voices.

Drawing influence from Pierce the Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me The Horizon, Brakence, and Chase Atlantic, Vana's music is equally informed by gothic literature, Lovecraftian horror, fantasy role-playing games like Baldur's Gate 3, and fragrance descriptions on niche perfume forums. She co-produces all her music with Vincent Ernst of Magnolia Park, crafting a sonic world as lore-driven and visually ambitious as it is sonically uncompromising.

A passionate advocate for inclusion, mental health awareness, and female empowerment in male-dominated spaces, Vanauses her platform to create a safe space for women, LGBTQ+ audiences, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider. Her debut album, arriving fall 2026 via Sumerian Records, will introduce a dystopian fantasy world rooted in dark femininity, villainy, and the perspective of the misunderstood.



Vana is endorsed by Fender Guitars and Jackson Guitars.

Roman Candle Drop New Single "Nothing Is Original"

Las Vegas hardcore firebrand, Roman Candle share brand new single "Nothing Is Original" today, arriving with an accompanying music video. The new track continues the band's prolific output following their signing to Sumerian Records earlier this year. Fans can stream the new single HERE and watch the music video Below.

Speaking on today's release, vocalist Piper Ferrari shares

“’Nothing Is Original’ was the first song we wrote for the new record, and it set the emotional temperature for everything that followed. Those early lines—‘holier than thou / holier than me’—opened the door to a kind of raw self-interrogation we hadn’t tapped into before. It became the blueprint for the entire album: messy, honest, and painfully human.”

Since joining Sumerian Records, Roman Candle have released the critically acclaimed singles "Fire In The Night Sky Forever."and "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," establishing themselves as one of the most vital voices in contemporary hardcore. The band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

The band will be ending the year on a high note as they join Norma Jean on the California dates of the "Oh God, The Aftermath" Anniversary Tour, beginning December 6th in Bakersfield.

Roman Candle Supporting Norma Jean

"Oh God, The Aftermath" Anniversary Tour

Saturday, December 06 - Bakersfield, CA @ Nile Theatre

Sunday, December 07 - Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amp

Monday, December 08 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Roman Candle is a visceral and emotionally charged hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, built around the creative core of Piper Ferrari (vocals) and Jonas Vece (guitar). Emerging from the ashes of their former project sowithout., the two formed Roman Candle with a vision to push the boundaries of hardcore through vulnerability, intensity, and intentionality.

Rooted in the lineage of bands like Saetia, Touché Amoré, and Poison the Well, Roman Candle blends classic “screamo” sensibilities with a modern edge—balancing raw catharsis and poetic tension. Their 2022 debut EP Discount Fireworks marked them as a standout in the Las Vegas underground. After spending much of 2023 & 2024 showcasing their new material live, the band's reputation for emotionally resonant, tightly wound songs that leave nothing on the table was further cemented. The band also spent a considerable amount of time on the road with bands like Dying Wish, Boundaries, Militare Gun, Foreign Hands, Pool Kids and one off shows with Touche Amore, Botch, Better Lovers and more.

Known for fiercely passionate live performances, Roman Candle has become a vital voice in the evolving Las Vegas hardcore scene. As a femme-fronted band, Piper Ferrari brings a rare and welcome presence to the genre, challenging norms and creating space for a more inclusive scene. Alongside Jonas Vece’s cutting guitar work and atmospheric tension, the band captures a sense of urgency that’s both deeply personal and powerfully collective.

With a full-length album on the horizon and growing attention beyond their hometown, Roman Candle is shaping a future for screamo that feels just as emotionally immediate as its roots.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

The Pretty Wild Unleash New Album 'zero.point.genesis' via Sumerian Records

Rising metaphysical metalcore powerhouse The Pretty Wild has unleashed their new album 'zero.point.genesis' (via Sumerian Records). Leading up to the release, the band has shared tracks "AFTERLIFE" (feat. Magnolia Park), "PARADOX", "OMENS", "Button Eyes", "living ded", and the fan-favorite "sLeepwALKeR" (as a physical bonus track). Altogether, the songs have so far clocked up a staggering 28 million streams on Spotify and over 3.4 million views on YouTube. 'zero.point.genesis' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here. When asked about the album, the band shared:

"'zero.point.genesis' is an album of fracture and emergence, where what was inherited dissolves into self.”

In addition to the album release, 2025 has seen The Pretty Wild's momentum surge across every front, with approaching 1 million Spotify monthly listeners, an additional 500k followers across social media, and more than 100k TikTok creations with "sLeepwALKeR" alone fueling 87.5k. The band also collaborated with labelmates Kittie and Diamante for "The Unforgiven" for the Queen Of The Ring soundtrack, teamed up with Deadlands on "Kundalini", and joined forces with Magnolia Park on the recently released "AFTERLIFE". The sister duo also completed national tours alongside In This Moment (on the Hell Hath No Fury Tour this past summer) and a support run with Sleep Theory, with another run with the band across the UK/EU set to begin in February 2026. The Pretty Wild is primed for a quantum leap forward next year, so be sure to stay tuned for more news coming soon.

ABOUT THE PRETTY WILD

The Pretty Wild is a genre-bending, boundary-breaking powerhouse fusing rebellious spirit with raw, heartfelt lyricism that speaks to a generation craving authenticity. Refusing to be confined by the rules and expectations of traditional society, The Pretty Wild embrace their relentless pursuit of truth beyond societal expectations, all while making music for everyone brave enough to break free. With already amassing over 37 million all-time streams and having made their debut performances this year at major national festivals such as Welcome To Rockville and Inkcarceration 2025, the sky is the limit for the sister duo who are further solidifying themselves as a force to be reckoned with in modern heavy music.

Vana Signs to Sumerian Records, Drops Brand New Single & Music Video "Pray"

Auckland-based, RnB tinged industrial metal vanguard, Vana has announced her signing to Sumerian Records and releases "Pray” today. The signing marks a significant shift for the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, who has already built a devoted global following and over 85 million streams across platforms independently. Her brand new single "Pray" and its accompanying music video arrive as Vana is wrapping up her US tour supporting Set It Off and Fame On Fire, bringing her unique blend of industrial alt-metal, trap and R&B to packed rooms across the country. Stream the new single HERE and watch the accompanying video below. 

“Pray” explores the fracture of reality through the lens of someone experiencing psychosis and mania, twisting religious iconography into a portrait of psychological chaos. It also reflects Vana’s personal relationship with religion and its impact on her life. Raised in a religious household, she remains deeply informed and respectful of religious theology, even as she subverts it. An influence that runs through her writing alongside her fascination with gothic literature, anime, Lovecraftian horror, and the perspective of the misunderstood. These are just some of the influences that will shape the lore and world building of her highly anticipated debut album, slated for release next year. 

Speaking on her new release and singing to Sumerian Records, Vana shares

"This song stems from the idea of how it'd feel experiencing psychosis. Sonically, this song is just as chaotic as I'd imagine someone's psyche would be if they were in a manic episode. Almost as if both the angel and the devil on your shoulders were both screaming in your ears at the same time.

"Signing with Sumerian feels like I've found a label that understands my brain. "They believed in 'Pray' the second they heard it, as well as in the world I want to create around my project. This song is the beginning of a whole cinematic universe I've been dying to create. I feel like I just joined the perfect team to help me make the chaos in my brain real. Launching 'Pray' with Sumerian already feels like the start of something huge, and I can't wait for everyone to see what we've been cooking!"

Vana taught herself guitar, bass, and production as a teenager in Auckland, originally imagining a career as a lead guitarist before stepping into the spotlight herself. Her breakout single "Beg!" amassed 18.8 million Spotify streams and 1.7 million video views independently, cementing her as one of the most buzzworthy names in alternative music. With 765,000 monthly Spotify listeners, 895,000 TikTok followers, and 298,000 Instagram followers, she's built her fanbase through unfiltered online connection, streaming on Twitch, engaging fans over shared obsessions with fantasy gaming, horror films, and anime.

Vana’s sound pulls from post-hardcore pioneers like Sleeping with Sirens, Pierce the Veil and Bring Me The Horizon, filtered through the lens of contemporary artists like Brakence, Chase Atlantic, and $uicideboy$, with lyrical inspiration drawn from gothic literature, Lovecraftian horror, and the world-building of games like Baldur's Gate 3.

Vana's music proudly creates space for audiences who've felt like outsiders in traditional metal communities, particularly women and LGBTQ+ listeners. She's vocal about inclusion, mental health, and female empowerment, using her platform to advocate for representation in a historically male-dominated genre.

Vana is currently on tour with Set It Off and Fame On Fire through December 10th, with remaining dates including stops in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Raleigh. Tickets HERE. 

REMAINING TOUR DATES:

Fri Nov 21 2025 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall 

Sun Nov 23 2025 — Lake Buena Vista, FL — House of Blues Orlando 

Tue Nov 25 2025 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s 

Wed Nov 26 2025 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew’s Hall 

Fri Nov 28 2025 — Indianapolis, IN — Old National Centre 

Sun Nov 30 2025 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks 

Mon Dec 01 2025 — Toronto, ON — Danforth Music Hall 

Tue Dec 02 2025 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club 

Fri Dec 05 2025 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza (Powered by Verizon 5G) 

Sat Dec 06 2025 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall 

Sun Dec 07 2025 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia 

Tue Dec 09 2025 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall 

Wed Dec 10 2025 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz

The Pretty Wild Unleash New Track "AFTERLIFE (feat. Magnolia Park)" + Official Visualizer via Sumerian Records

Rising metaphysical metalcore powerhouse The Pretty Wild has unleashed their latest offering, "AFTERLIFE (feat. Magnolia Park)" and the accompanying visualizer (via Sumerian Records). The track can be found in the band's forthcoming full-length 'zero.point.genesis', out Friday, November 21. Other tracks on the album include previously released bangers "PARADOX", "OMENS", "Button Eyes", "living ded", and the smash-hit "sLeepwALKeR" (as a physical bonus track). The songs so far have amassed over 23 million streams on Spotify alone and 3 million views on YouTube and counting. Speaking about today's drop, the band commented:

"'AFTERLIFE' circles the idea of star-crossed souls bound by something ancient and unbreakable. Conceptually it’s plucked from the kind of love you find in mythology and old tragedies, where you have this obsessive devotion and destruction. It isn’t perfect, but it's dark, beautiful, and eternal." -jules 

"'AFTERLIFE' explores the idea that love dynamics are rooted in codependent magnetism and resonance patterns. it asks, what happens when obsession doesn’t end with death, but carries ur soul into magnetizing eternal dynamics? the result is kinda tragic and romantically glitchy. it’s basically a pop-metal requiem." -jyl

Stream "AFTERLIFE (feat. Magnolia Park)" here, watch the official visualizer below, and pre-save 'zero.point.genesis' here.

After wrapping up a recent run with Sleep Theory earlier this month, fans will next have their chance to see The Pretty Wild hit the stage across the US alongside Set It Off, Fame On Fire, and VANA, starting Tuesday, October 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. For ticket information, please click here.

The Pretty Wild Upcoming Tour Dates:

10/28/2025 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10/29/2025 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

10/30/2025 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom

11/1/2025 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues Cleveland

11/4/2025 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago

11/7/2025 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

11/8/2025 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

11/10/2025 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Spokane

11/11/2025 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

11/12/2025 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

11/14/2025 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades

11/16/2025 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater

11/17/2025 - Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory

11/20/2025 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston

11/21/2025 - Dallas, TX @ Southside Music Hall

11/23/2025 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando

11/25/2025 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's

11/26/2025 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew's Hall

11/28/2025 - Indianapolis, IN @ Old National Centre

11/30/2025 - Buffalo, NY@ Buffalo RiverWorks

12/1/2025 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall

12/2/2025 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

12/5/2025 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

12/6/2025 - Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall

12/7/2025 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia

12/9/2025 - Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall

12/10/2025 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz