Ahead of tonight’s penultimate show of The Night Champion World Tour, Koe Wetzel surprised fans with the release of “Hard Way,” rounding out the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed sixth studio album, The Night Champion. Listen to “Hard Way” HERE and order The Night Champion (Deluxe) on vinyl HERE.
“Hard Way” finds Wetzel teaming up with fellow genre-bending artist Stephen Wilson Jr. for the final addition to the project that has given fans a steady flow of new music since its initial arrival in June. The hard-charging, guitar-forward anthem unites the pair’s growling vocals in a rock-fueled tale of lessons learned through a life lived on the edge.
‘Cause if you ain’t rolling doubles, better listen to what I say
If you wanna get to Heaven, there’s gonna be some hell to pay
Some people gotta learn it the hard way
“It’s been a hell of a ride with this record, and we weren’t quite done yet. Before the sun comes up on The Night Champion, we’ve got one more song left to play,” shares Wetzel. “I’ve been a fan of Stephen’s for a while now, and we got to play a bunch of shows together last year, so I’m fired up to have a song together now, too.”
The surprise release arrives as Wetzel continues a career-defining run, with current single “Jaded” feat. Ella Langley Top 10-and-climbing at Country radio and reaching a new peak of No. 18 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
Following this week’s conclusion of The Night Champion World Tour, Wetzel reunites with Parker McCollum for the return of their Naughty or Nice Tour, with six sold-out acoustic shows across Texas to celebrate the holiday season.
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Country Metallers CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTH Share New Single "Hairy Buffalo" + Music Video
Today, Nashville's own CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTH are proud to release their new single "Hairy Buffalo," out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside a music video.
Cody shares on the new single:
“When I was in college, I was in a fraternity, and we had this chant that went, ‘Fun, fun, fun, the fun has just begun.’ I always thought that would be a really cool way to start a metal song, especially with a heavy breakdown hitting right after it. That was really where the idea for ‘Hairy Buffalo’ was born. From there, it just evolved into writing an entire song about some of my experiences in college. As a songwriter in Nashville, I feel most writers in town fall into this thing where they feel like the lyrics they are writing have to be airtight and make 100% sense to the listener, and understandably so, but after doing that in town for the better part of a decade, I wanted to do something different. None of the lyrics to this song will make any sense to anybody except the guys who actually went through all of that stuff with me back in college. And I kind of like that.”
Watch the Music Video for "Hairy Buffalo" Below:
CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTH are redefining what a Nashville band can sound like. Led by singer and songwriter Cody Parks, the group fuses the culture of Southern country with the power and attitude of classic heavy metal—creating a sound they proudly call Country Metal.
What started as a vision for Parks became a full-force band in 2019 when he assembled a group of players who shared the same love for big riffs, high energy, and an unapologetic rock attitude. Drawing inspiration from both country storytelling and hard-hitting metal acts like Metallica, Ratt, and Pantera, CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTH deliver music built on crushing guitars, driving rhythms, and hooks that hit just as hard as the breakdowns.
The band’s genre-bending mashup “Thunder Cash ’69,” from their 2023 covers EP ‘Smothered & Covered,’ exploded online and across streaming platforms. The track went on to top the iTunes Rock chart in three countries and reach #2 and #3 on Billboard’s Rock and Hard Rock Digital Song Sales charts, introducing a wide audience to the band’s unique blend of country authenticity and metal intensity. That momentum recently led to the band signing a new record deal with Frontiers Music Srl, setting the stage for the next chapter of Country Metal. In 2026, CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTHbrought their high-voltage live show to audiences across the country as direct support for Steel Panther on the “Twenty Twenty $ex Tour.”
With releases like ‘Country Metal, Vol. 1’ and a reputation for turning every show into a full-throttle party, CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTH are proving that country and metal belong on the same stage. Their debut full-length is scheduled for June 2027 on Country Metal Records / Frontiers Music Srl. Crank it up. This is Country Metal.
CODY PARKS AND THE DIRTY SOUTH Lineup:
Cody Parks - Vocals
Johnny Palmieri - Guitar
Alex Walls - Guitar
Clay Eubank - Bass
Jon Hopkins - Drums
The Next Rock Stars Shouldn't Have To Drop Out — Let There Be Rock Academy Fuses Musical Ambition With Diploma-Earning Education
For generations, aspiring musicians have been told that at some point they have to choose: The classroom or the stage. Education or passion. The diploma or the dream.
Let There Be Rock Schools and NPU America believe the next rock star shouldn't have to make that choice or to view music as merely an extracurricular activity.
Today, the two organizations announced the launch of Let There Be Rock Academy, a new dual-path educational program where aspiring musicians can seriously develop their craft while completing a personalized academic program leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
The school is scheduled to officially launch in September 2027, with enrollment already open. Go here to learn more.
While traditional education often treats music as something that happens after the ''real work'' is finished, Let There Be Rock Academy flips that thinking with a progressive concept that completed changes the game.
The idea is simple: The next rock star shouldn't have to drop out of school to chase the dream by fusing the things that have traditionally competed for a student's time: Music and academics.
Through the Academy, students will experience Let There Be Rock Schools' immersive approach to music education—mastering their instruments, playing in bands, performing live, and developing a deeper understanding of the music industry.
At the same time, NPU America provides a flexible and personalized academic experience — grades are designed to work alongside each student's musical ambitions. Students can earn the credits required for the OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) while building an academic foundation for post-secondary opportunities around the world.
''This is about removing the idea that young musicians eventually have to choose between getting serious about their music and getting serious about their education,'' said Scott Maceron (Founder & CEO, LET THERE BE ROCK SCHOOLS). ''Let There Be Rock Academy gives them the opportunity to go all-in on both.''
''Education should expand a student’s possibilities, not limit them,'' said Scott McLeod Founder & CEO, NPU America. "By creating Let There Be Rock Academy together, we provide academic accountability and flexibility that students need to pursue what drives them, while keeping their future opportunities wide open."
Whether their future leads to the stage, studio, music industry, university, or somewhere entirely different, Let There Be Rock Academy is designed to help students develop their talent through education.
LTBR Academy will be hosting Information Sessions. Interested parties can join in person and o meet the team and answer questions.
LTBR Information Session 1:
LTBR Maryland
November 9 — 7pm
5732 Industry Lane
Frederick, MD
LTBR Information Session 2:
LTBR Georgia
November 11 — 7pm
840 Main Street SW
Gainesville, GA
ABOUT NPU AMERICA:
Northern Pre-University owns and operates a global network of learning centres providing in-person academic support to students pursuing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Through a flexible learning model that integrates in-person and distance education, students remain connected to their home learning centre, ensuring continuity, personalized support, accountability, and a strong sense of community throughout their academic journey.
ABOUT LET THERE BE ROCK:
Founded in 2010, Let There Be Rock Schools are rooted in the foundation that everyone has an inner rock star, whether you are 5 or 95. Music is about finding your voice, your confidence, and your people. We have been here from day one to discover hidden talents, foster natural abilities, and help grow and support friendships. In this supportive community, musicians can embrace their authentic selves and confidently express them to the world. Growing as an individual artist is essential, but we also teach our students to be a part of something bigger through our band program. We match musicians of varying skill levels of similar age and interests into bands that grow as a group and receive real-world stage performance experience throughout the year. Being part of a group encourages teamwork, creates lasting bonds and strong communities, and helps our musicians find that true sense of belonging. Our instructors are all elite musicians who share the Let There Be Rock Schools ideals both in and out of the classroom and on and off the stage. Their real-world performance and gigging experience bring technical skills and musician-to-musician mentorship to our students. We know the power music has to change lives, that’s why we do it. Whether it is your first time picking up an instrument or you have some experience and want to join the band, we’re the community you've been searching for.
Enter Shikari Surprise Release New Single “Lightyears”, Announce January 2027 US Shows
British rock innovators Enter Shikari have surprised fans with the release of their tender and deeply personal new single, “Lightyears”, alongside the announcement of four US headline shows for January 2027. The newly confirmed dates will see the band hit Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Atlanta and Nashville, following their appearance aboard the Emo's Not Dead Cruise on January 22. They will also perform at Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho, on April 3. Listen to “Lightyears” BELOW..
Speaking on the inspiration behind the new track, frontman Rou Reynolds explains:
"Last year I took it upon myself to digitalise all our old family camcorder footage. It was a surreal experience. Seeing the old family holidays, Christmases, school concerts, and birthdays; it was a cocktail of emotions. But what struck me most was the bizarre nature of watching back periods of my life that now seem so detached from reality now. Looking back on former versions of myself that no longer exist, people that have passed, places that have been knocked down - it was a form of nostalgia that veered on painful at times (or almost like ’vertigo’, as I say in verse two). Lightyears is not only me speaking to loved ones who are no longer with us, it’s also me speaking to my former self. Seeing the innocence and fragility of who you were as a child is often something recommended in psychotherapy in order to recalibrate how you treat yourself now. It can quieten what can often be a relentlessly critical and mean inner voice. This felt like a literal and stark version of that.”
“Lightyears” follows the release of “Higher Ground” earlier this month, which arrived in the wake of the band's announcement of an indefinite hiatus. Last week, the band also unveiled Live From The Golden Age, a special four-track live session directed by Tom Pullen, with audio recorded and mixed by George Perks. Featuring the first live performance of “Higher Ground”, the session is available to watch HERE.
The new music follows April's surprise release of their latest album, Lose Your Self, which arrived completely unannounced in both digital and physical formats via So Recordings. Spanning 12 tracks, the album explores themes of desolation, futility and despair at the state of the world, whilst threading moments of hope and optimism throughout. Listen to Lose Your Self HERE.
The four newly announced US shows will kick off on January 27 at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL, before heading to Orlando, Atlanta and Nashville. Artist presale is available now, with all presales closing Thursday, October 29 at 10 PM local time. General tickets go on sale Friday, October 30 at 10 AM local time. Full dates and ticket information can be found HERE.
Before returning stateside in January, Enter Shikari will embark on their biggest UK and European headline arena tour to date this November, joined by Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys.
With more than 3,000 live shows around the world under their belts, Enter Shikari have established themselves as one of the UK's most formidable live acts. Along the way, they have supported the likes of The Prodigy and Linkin Park, headlined three UK arena tours and collected accolades from NME, Kerrang!, Rock Sound and the Heavy Music Awards.
Enter Shikari US Shows
January 27, 2027 | Culture Room | Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 28, 2027 | The Beacham | Orlando, FL
January 29, 2027 | The Masquerade (Heaven) | Atlanta, GA
January 30, 2027 | The Basement East | Nashville, TN
January 22, 2027 | Emo's Not Dead Cruise | Norwegian Joy, Great Stirrup Cay
April 3, 2027 | Treefort Music Fest | Boise, ID
Michale Graves Announces New Tour Dates for 2026/2027!
Michale Graves, best known for his time as the frontman of the legendary horror punk band Misfits, has announced a new run of tour dates spanning late 2026 and early 2027. The upcoming shows will bring Graves to stages across the country, featuring a mix of live performances and dates on his “Everybody Love Everybody Acoustic Tour.”
"John 13:34 Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. Everybody Love Everybody is more than the name of this tour-it's a message I believe we desperately need right now. Jesus said, "Love one another; as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. " That's the heart of what I want to share on this tour.
I build the experience around the music that I know my fans love and want to hear. I love to tell some of the stories behind the songs and share in the connections to it all.
My shows and appearances don't put up walls or enforce labels; there is no boundary of entry. Just people coming together around a shared love of music and song. Come as you are, bring a friend, and leave the differences at the door," says Graves.
The newly announced dates kick off October 30 in Los Angeles, CA, followed by a Halloween performance in Oxnard, CA. The tour continues in November with a series of acoustic performances across Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, and California, before heading east for additional dates in New York and Pennsylvania. The run continues into 2027 with a January 15 performance at the Rome Theatre in Rome, NY.
Known for his distinctive voice, commanding stage presence, and contributions to the Misfits’ late-1990s era, Graves continues to connect with fans through his solo work and live performances.
OCTOBER 30TH WHISKEY A GO-GO LOS ANGELES,CA
OCTOBER 31ST MRS OLSONS OXNARD,CA
EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY ACOUSTIC TOUR
NOVEMBER 6TH CHARBOOZIES FLAGLER BEACH, FL
NOVEMBER 7TH CHARBOOZIES FLAGLER BEACH, FL
NOVEMBER 8TH MUTINY OCALA, FL
NOVEMBER 10TH FREE TOWN BOOM BOOM LAFAYETTE, LA
NOVEMBER 12TH LIBERTY TREE TAVERN ELGIN, TX
NOVEMBER 13TH PRIVATE EVENT SAN ANOTNIO, TX
NOVEMBER 14TH TOP BOX LIVE PHARR, TX
NOVEMBER 16TH PRIVATE EVENT YUMA, AZ
NOVMEBER 17TH CREO ARTS LIVE ALAMOGORDO, NM
NOVEMBER 19TH HUMBLE FARMER IMPERIAL, CA
NOVEMBER 24TH PINEAPPLE JACKS GATES, NY
DECEMBER 16TH FAIR PLAY DISTTILERY WILLIAMSPORT, PA
DECEMBER 17TH THE RACEHORSE TAVERN THOMASVILLE, PA
2027
JANUARY 15TH ROME THEATRE ROME, NY
Melodic Hard Rockers STORMWARNING Return with Sophomore Album ‘Future In Utopia’ Out on January 22, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl
Today, STORMWARNING are excited to announce the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Future In Utopia,’ out on January 22, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking the announcement, the new single, “Forged In Ice And Fire,” along with an official visualizer, are available now, giving fans a taste of the upcoming record.
Sergio Mazul comments:
“’Forged In Ice And Fire’ is a song inspired by the challenges we all face in life. People and situations who takes us for breaking points, beyond our limits: broken trust, broken heart, broken dreams… Disappointments all around and you need to reborn, sometimes, dozens of times in one life. Restart from the absolute zero. Gave a filter of who or what you give permission to stay close and walk by your side since then. And yes, you can consider that there’s a lot of my personal experiences inside. But I’m sure Santiago and Marcelo faced similar situations and all STORMWARNING’s audience, as well. It's a ‘call to arms’ to everyone who forged themselves as steel, those who never surrender in search of their dreams!”
“’Forged In Ice And Fire’ is an anthem of resilience and rebirth. A powerful reminder that no matter how much life puts us through, we can always rise again, stronger than before. The perfect soundtrack for anyone who refuses to surrender,” adds Santiago Ramonda.
Watch the Visualizer for "Forged In Ice And Fire" Below:
With ‘Future In Utopia,’ STORMWARNING returns with their second album, once again showcasing the talent and unmistakable vocal presence of Santiago Ramonda.
Building on the foundations of their debut, the new record takes the band's melodic hard rock sound to a more mature and confident level, combining powerful guitars, polished production, memorable melodies and an abundance of strong, hook-driven songwriting.
The album was once again produced by Sergio Mazul and Marcelo Gelbcke, whose work helps give the record its powerful, polished, and contemporary sound.
Marcelo Gelbcke stated:
“’Future In Utopia’ represents a significant step forward for STORMWARNING. The songwriting and arrangements have matured, and the production is more elaborate, while the futuristic concept gives the album a stronger identity. Each song has its own personality, from the cinematic atmosphere of ‘Shine And Shade’ and the epic journey of ‘Argonaut’ to the classic 80s feeling of ‘Mystical’ and the high-energy drive of ‘Night Drive Therapy.’ ‘Victory Is Mine’ opens the album with an anthemic statement, while ‘Forged In Ice And Fire’ captures the classic STORMWARNING sound with a powerful mid-tempo groove and a huge chorus.”
“The entire band delivered outstanding performances,” he added. “Felipe Souza, my longtime bandmate in Landfall, brings incredible technique, power and musicality to the drums. Santiago Ramonda has also grown tremendously as a vocalist, delivering an outstanding performance with remarkable range, power and emotion. He was much more involved in the creative process this time, contributing extensively to the vocal lines and bringing another dimension to the album. I'm incredibly proud of what we created together and excited for everyone to hear this new chapter of STORMWARNING.”
Sergio Mazul also said:
“’Future In Utopia’ means a huge step into the future, in comparison with STORMWARNING’s first album; and I’m not speaking about the landscape of Blade Runner or that vision from the 80’s of what would happen with the world after the year 2000: I’m speaking about evolution. ‘Shine And Shade’ is a true crime and 80’s serial killer thriller inspired by the scary Nightstalker (with a Hollywood shape). There are references to the Future World in amazing songs like ‘Timecop,’ the title track, or even ‘Enter The Cyber City.’
“’Victory Is Mine’ and ‘Forged In Ice And Fire’ are songs about highs and lows and intense life experiences; ‘Argonaut’ and the ballad ‘Lovelorn’s Pyre’ are EPIC Hard Rock anthems inspired by movies and bands like TEN, and the 80’s roller-coaster enjoys the enthusiasts with ‘Mystical’ and ‘Night Drive Therapy.’ If you sum all this inspiration coming to life from me and Marcelo and includes Santiago singing like never before, putting his soul, contributions with hundreds of ideas and details during all the process, the result is one UNIQUE album that we consider one of the best musical works of our entire careers,” he added. “I’m really curious to know how the experience of Rock, Metal, and AOR fans will be with ‘Future in Utopia’ around the globe!”
STORMWARNING have crafted an album that balances the classic elements of melodic rock with a fresh and contemporary approach, with Santiago's expressive vocals at the heart of the songs.
The result is a collection of tracks filled with big choruses, emotional melodies and the kind of timeless songwriting that will appeal to both longtime fans of the genre and a new generation of listeners.
Santiago Ramonda comments:
“This album is very special to me. Marcelo and Sergio have an incredible ability to understand exactly what our music needs, and their vision has been instrumental in shaping the sound of STORMWARNING. Having already contributed two songs to our previous album, being more actively involved in the songwriting process this time around has made this experience even more meaningful to me. Marcelo and Sergio’s humility, professionalism, and open-mindedness in embracing a collaborative approach have brought a whole new dimension to the project. Sharing the creative process across all the songs has been incredibly rewarding, giving me even more energy and motivation to keep growing as an artist and sharing my music with the world.”
“I honestly believe this album is a huge step forward from our previous record. As you embark on the journey of listening to it, you’ll keep discovering new influences and unexpected details that reflect the richness of this team. Every song brings something different, yet they all contribute to making this album a powerful and cohesive statement. This is, without a doubt, the most incredible album I’ve ever had the opportunity to work on, and I truly believe it has the potential to stand among the finest hard rock albums of recent years,” he continued.
‘Future In Utopia’ confirms STORMWARNING as one of the exciting names in the new generation of melodic hard rock, while establishing a clear and distinctive identity for the band.
A strong second chapter for STORMWARNING and another important step forward for Santiago Ramonda and the project.
STORMWARNING are:
Santiago Ramonda - Vocals, Backing Vocals
Marcelo Gelbcke - Bass, Guitars and Keyboards
Felipe Souzza – Drums
Theodor Bastard Channel Ritual Energy on New Single "Ostavlyaem"
During the long and trying silence since their last studio venture in 2021, Karelia’s Theodor Bastard have been searching for a way out of the shadows cast by the pandemic, war and invasive technologies. Now, with their upcoming new album,▽, the world music pioneers are returning with dark electronics for our dark times.
Previous singles “Nebo” “Sverkay” and “Vedma” launched Theodor Bastard back into the international headlines with a feature in the award-winning crime drama The Method and coverage spanning from Headbanger Russia and Belgium’s Grimm Gent to Canada’s Different Stages Radio, Latin America’s Metallerium and Metal Devastation Radio and Wildfire Music in the United States.
Today, Theodor Bastard are releasing the third and final advanced single from ▽ (pronounced V). By reconnecting with the band’s electronic roots, “Ostavlyaem” channels a ritual energy that lifts the spirit beyond our earthly realm.
“Across our new album, ▽, darkwave, indietronica, post-punk and neo-psychedelia are not used as genre references”, Theodor Bastard producer, multi-instrumentalist and founding member Fedor Svolotch says. “They are fused into a single world, where ritual presence and the physicality of live sound coexist”.
“‘Ostavlyaem’ brings a different feeling of farewell than the rest of the album”, Svolotch continues. “It is fragile but communicates its fragility through motion, rhythm and a strange tenderness rather than heaviness”.
Listen to “Ostavlyaem” Below:
▽ comes out November 13, 2026 on Season of Mist.
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Theodor Bastard will perform “Ostavlyaem” and other new songs from ▽ this November and December during their 10-date headlining tour of Russia.
Theodor Bastard ▽ 2026 Russian Tour
November 27 - Yekaterinburg @ Svoboda
November 29 - Novosibirsk @ Podzemka
December 4 - Krasnodar @ Port 219
December 5 - Rostov-on-Don @ Krop Arena
December 12 - Saint Petersburg @ Eifman Academy
December 18 - Moscow @ Urban
December 19 - Nizhny Novgorod @ DKRT
December 20 - Penza @ TsKiD
December 21 - Saratov @ Oniks
December 22 - Samara @ ODO
Can’t wait to hear ▽? RSVP for Theodor Bastard’s upcoming Bandcamp Listening Party and hear the entire album before it comes out.
▽ Bandcamp Listening Party
Monday, November 2 @ 1:30 pm Eastern Time
RSVP
▽ reflects just how much has changed since the world last heard from Theodor Bastard. While the band are still recognized internationally as leaders for ritual folk and world music, on their new album, they’ve re-embraced their early electronic impulses because that’s how life feels now: cold, sharp, tense.
“Our sound changed because the world changed”, Svolotch explains. “We had to destroy our own habits and expectations to make ▽. We wanted to start again, as if the band has no past, no safe place, no ready-made formula. As a result, this album is not a continuation of what came before. It’s a different door”.
To a world that’s mired in its own deadly trance, ▽ arrives like a much needed slap across the face. However, compared to the album’s previous singles, “Ostavlyaem” dances to a fragile beat that preserves the ritual spirit that’s always at the heart of Theodor Bastard. Electronic marimba springs lightly between soft drum pads, grounded by vocalist Yana Veva, whose melodies transcend our broken sphere to a place amongst the stars. “Оставляем всё своё земле / Всё своё траве / Всё своё здесь (We leave all that is ours to the earth / All that is ours to grass/ All that is ours to here)”.
“So much has surrounded us during recent years: the pandemic, war, division, fear, anxiety over technology, and a sense that reality itself is becoming darker and more unstable”, Svolotch says. “We have felt so much anger, pain, confusion and disappointment both in ourselves and in the world around us. All these emotions were gathering inside us, changing, darkening, searching for a form, until they eventually transformed into the unexpected on ▽”.
“Across ▽, darkwave, indietronica, post-punk and neo-psychedelia are not used as genre references. They are fused into a single world, where ritual presence and the physicality of live sound coexist”, Svolotch concludes. “It is unmistakably Theodor Bastard, but in a state of renewal, where the band’s recognizable identity becomes a starting point for transformation rather than a limit”.
With ▽, Theodor Bastard return with dark electronics for dark times.
Recording Lineup
Yana Veva - Vocals, Lyrics, Vocal arrangements, Synthesizers, Keyboards
Fedor Svolotch - Arrangements, Guitars, Bass guitar, Synthesizers, Analog synthesizers, Keyboards, Drum programming, Sound design, Sound production, Mixing
Christine Kazarian - Harp
Vyacheslav Salikov - Cello / Strings
Kusas - Percussion, Bells, Metallophone, Marimba, Jaw harp
Ekaterina Dolmatova - Backing vocals
Eli H - Bass guitar
Alexey Kalinovskiy - Keyboards, Synthesizer, Lap slide guitar
Vyacheslav Nikiforov - Drums
Sergey Smirnov - Drums
Maria Starostina - Flute, Backing vocals
Maxim Kostyunin - Guitar
Gale Dorothy - Vocals on Molnii i Svist
Current Lineup
Yana Veva - Vocals
Fedor Svolotch - Sound, Guitar, Electronics
Andy Vladich - Drums
Alexey Kalinovskiy - Keyboards
Kusas - Percussion
Vyacheslav Salikov - Cello
Ekaterina Dolmatova - Backing vocals
Production Credits
Producer - Fedor Svolotch
Sound Engineer - Fedor Svolotch
Mixing Engineer - Fedor Svolotch
Mastering Engineer - Boris Istomin
Recording Studio - Theo Records
Mastering Studio - Knob Studio
Cover Artwork
Fedor Svolotch
Artwork / Layout Designer
Yana Veva & Fedor Svolotch
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Follow Theodor Bastard
Website: https://theodorbastard.com/
Bandcamp: https://theodorbastard.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PQ9UX4kWDE3mf2fYGRzqF
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/theodor-bastard/204585292
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theodorbastard
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheodorBastard/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodor_bastard/?hl=en
Black Metal Duo STORMRULER Releases "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal"
US-based black metal duo STORMRULER establishes the worldbuilding of their forthcoming album Morning Nautical Twilight in the new single and video offering, "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal." Morning Nautical Twilight, will be released on December 4, 2026, via Distortion Music Group (DMG) - Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.
STORMRULER comments on "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal":
“The Sword, The Scepter and The Seal is a historical account told to the young wanderer by a scraggly old patron during the prologue of Morning Nautical Twilight. Beginning in the year 1142 F.A. TS3 takes place 2150 years before the rest of the record setting the course for the troubles that will come to haunt Aurelia and to give the listener a brief history on the origins of the Imperial Scepter.
The piece itself weaves in a sonic assault of folk, power, black and death. Equipped with soaring leads, mountainous melodies and a blistering rhythmic attack it takes the listener on a journey through the early ages of Umbria and the forging of the Imperial Scepter in the glowing embers of the Lunar Pyre.”
Set in present-day Aurelia, "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal" introduces the land, core characters and the overarching story of Morning Nautical Twilight. The abrasive quality of black metal collides with the warmth and emotive tones of folk instruments and bright melodies. STORMRULER entwine light and shade in a compelling sonic display that ignites the grandeur and intensity of the tale that is set to unfold.
Pre-Order/Pre-Save Morning Nautical Twilight HERE: https://rpm.lnk.to/twilightalbumPR
Listen to "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal" Below:
About STORMRULER:
Born out of St. Louis, MO, the ferocious black metal duo STORMRULER is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jason Asberry and drummer Jesse Schobel. Captivated by fantasy realms, the band's imagery and sonic design draw from this theme entwined with historical elements.
The debut album Under The Burning Eclipse emerged in 2021, released via Napalm Records. This full-length was followed in quick succession by the sophomore offering, Sacred Rites & Black Magick, also via Napalm Records in 2022.
In 2026, STORMRULER signed to Distortion Music Group (DMG) - Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music, releasing the standalone single "Dark Age Of Deception." Plunging into a dark and immersive shroud of atmospheric layers and commanding intensity, "Dark Age Of Deception" signified the beginning of the band's next incarnation.
With the unveiling of "Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria," STORMRULER's forthcoming full length Morning Nautical Twilight delves further into epic fantastical realms placing powerful storytelling at the core of their music.
STORMRULER Is:
Jason Asberry - Guitars/Vocals/Bass
Jesse Schobel - Drums/Mouth Harp/Samples
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THE HU CELEBRATE LIVING HERITAGE, DIALOGUE, + PEACE AT SPECIAL UNESCO EVENT
Acclaimed Mongolian rock legends The HU took the stage at a UN event to celebrate the vital role of culture and artists in fostering global harmony, dialogue, and intercultural understanding.
The "Pump Up The Volume For Peace" event highlighted UNESCO's mission to safeguard living heritage and cultural diversity across the globe, while underscoring the band's ongoing dedication to humanitarian values.
During the event at UNESCO's Paris headquarters, the band performed songs from their recent album, HUN, and announced a donation to UNESCO supported by their global fanbase, reaffirming their shared mission to protect tangible and intangible cultural traditions for future generations.
Galaa, lead throat singer and Morin Khuur player for The HU, said: "We are very grateful to be donating back to UNESCO with the help of our fans and promoting peace in our messaging.
"On this event, we hope to not only inspire people to keep their history alive by using their ancient instruments to create depth but also hope to promote peace across the world in this tumultuous time. Everyone's voice matters and we want every one of you to use your unique voice to inspire others and promote peace."
Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, The HU have earned worldwide acclaim for pioneering "Hunnu Rock," a groundbreaking genre that fuses heavy metal and rock with traditional Mongolian instrumentation and vocal techniques. Their explosive performances showcase centuries-old traditions, including the Khöömei throat-singing technique, the tsuur flute, and the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), all inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The band's name derives from the Mongolian root word for "human being," mirroring their deep-seated humanistic commitment. Through their lyrics and international platform, The HU actively champions vital social causes, including environmental protection, respect for diversity, gender equality, and cultural identity, while working to preserve endangered regional dialects at risk of disappearing.
In recognition of their international impact and cultural advocacy, The HU were designated as UNESCO Artists for Peace in November 2022. This prestigious title recognised their extraordinary contribution to promoting Mongolian cultural heritage on the world stage and advancing UNESCO's core values of mutual understanding and dialogue. The band members also serve as Cultural Envoys of Mongolia and are recipients of the Order of Genghis Khan, Mongolia's highest state honor.
Turning the page on what promises to be a bold creative chapter, undo the Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU — Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing), Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing), Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing), and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing) — released their third full-length album, HUN, on July 24 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. The album contains 11 songs that connect the world to Mongolian culture and its unique core values of natural preservation and spiritual connection with the earth.
The band is currently playing the final shows of their "Warrior Chant Tour," which brought them across 22 cities in Europe and the United Kingdom, thrilling their crowds with breathtaking performances of new songs and well-known fan favorites.
GEORGE STRAIT ACCEPTS NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME’S RARE CAREER MAKER AWARD, INSISTING “THEY MADE MY CAREER”
In a moment that underscored the extraordinary relationship between George Strait and the songwriters whose work has punctuated his career, Dean Dillon and Gary Nicholson brought the Country Music Hall of Famer to the stage Monday evening (Oct. 26) to present him with the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame’s prestigious Career Maker Award. Given only once before – to Reba McEntire in 2018 – the honor recognizes individuals outside the Hall whose artistic contributions have helped songwriters achieve careers worthy of induction.
Fresh off his induction into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year, Strait took the opportunity to turn the spotlight back toward the writers who have helped make his catalog and career one of country music’s most enduring, right after a joke about his aversion to the fame side of the business fellow honoree Taylor Swift acknowledged in her speech.
“When I first heard that they wanted to give me this award, I'm going like, ‘Okay, I'll come only if I can make a speech.’ You know how good at that I am,” he shared, laughing.
“I think they got this turned around, because they made my career,” Strait then told the audience, referring to the writers whose songs he’s recorded. “That’s the way I feel. I truly do and I always will.”
The sentiment is backed by a remarkable legacy. Over more than four decades, Strait has recorded 264 songs written or co-written by 72 members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, including 65 Top 40 singles. Of those 72 writers, 44 had not yet been inducted into the Hall when Strait first recorded their songs – an extraordinary testament to his ability to recognize great songwriting and bring it to a worldwide audience.
Reflecting on his longstanding connection to Nashville, Strait acknowledged that his relationship with Music City had not always been an easy one, but that the city and its songwriting community had shown him tremendous support over the years.
“I’ve always loved coming to Nashville and recording here and being here and being around these guys and seeing them from time to time,” he said. “I just want to say thank y’all. All of you who sent songs my way and made my career. I appreciate it very much. Thank you.”
Strait’s remarks captured the spirit of an award that recognizes something fundamental to his legacy: the power of an artist to champion a songwriter’s work, give a song a life beyond the writing room and help the song and its message resonate with an audience that might otherwise have remained out of reach.
For the writers whose songs have become inseparable from Strait’s catalog, the honor offered a fitting acknowledgment of the mutual respect at the heart of that relationship. And for Strait, the evening was another opportunity to credit the people he has long considered essential to his success.
As he made clear from the stage, the King of Country Music knows exactly who deserves the credit.
“They made my career.”
George Strait at the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame ceremony on Monday, Oct. 26, accepting the Career Maker Award.
Photo Credit: Ed Rode
BAT PAYS TRIBUTE TO VENOM LEGEND CRONOS WITH PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED COVER OF 'LIVE LIKE AN ANGEL (DIE LIKE A DEVIL)'
Channeling the raw, primitive speed that birthed extreme metal, Richmond metal-punks BAT have unleashed a scorching cover of VENOM’s classic 'Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil).'
As a foundational influence on BAT’s own brand of heavy speed metal, the cover serves as a direct tribute to Conrad “Cronos” Thomas Lant. Engineered by Ian Whalen and Yavé Rust, mixed and mastered by Joel Grind and featuring original drummer Felix Griffin, BAT’s 2015 rendition captures the relentless, primitive drive that defined a genre. 'Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil)' is available now on Bandcamp.
BAT's Ryan Waste comments, “It’s undeniable the impact that Cronos and Venom has had on myself and BAT. In the early days of the band we wore our influences on our sleeve, covering Motörhead and Venom in our live set. When it came time to record our debut full length, “Wings Of Chains” back in 2015, we tracked “Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil)” along with the 12 originals. It’s been lying dormant in the vaults for over ten years and upon hearing the news of Conrad’s passing, we decided to resurrect it in his honor.”
Purchase / stream BAT's cover of 'Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil)':
https://bfan.link/llaadlad
ABOUT 'LIVE LIKE AN ANGEL (DIE LIKE A DEVIL)' TRACK:
BAT - 2015 Lineup
Ryan Waste - Bass / Vocals
Nick Poulos - Guitar
Felix Griffin - Drums
Recorded during the “Wings of Chains” sessions Richmond, VA 2015
Engineered by Ian Whalen and Yavé Rust
Mixed and Mastered by Joel Grind
VENOM- 'Live Like An Angel (Die Like A Devil)'
Originally written by Jeffrey Dunn (Mantas), Conrad Lant (Cronos), and Anthony Bray (Abaddon)
ABOUT BAT:
The power trio, including Ryan Waste, Nick Poulos, and Chris Marshall, decamped to Philadelphia in June 2021 where Arthur Rizk recorded the basic tracks for Under The Crooked Claw. Yavé Rust tracked lead guitars and vocals later when the band was back in Richmond, ultimately to be mixed by Rizk and mastered by Joel Grind. The artwork for the album was inked by Brandon Holt and colored by Margaret Rolicki.
Jam-packed with tight, concise songs loaded with punchy choruses and lightning-laced leads, each of the 13 tracks offers a new horror short story mixing the perfect blend of heavy metal, punk, and rock ‘n’ roll or as Waste coins it "primitive heavy speed".
Order / stream BAT's latest studio album Under The Crooked Claw now at:
https://bat.bfan.link/utcclp
BAT is:
Ryan Waste | Bass & Vocals
Nick Poulos | Guitar
Chris Marshall | Drums
Photo credit: Reneé Stramel
Epic Heavy Metal Newcomers UNCHAINED VENGEANCE Stream New Album Ahead of Friday's Release
From the battle-scarred strongholds of Portland, OR rises a new force in epic heavy metal: UNCHAINED VENGEANCE. The newcomers are pleased to now make their debut with 'Unbound and Unforgiving,' an anthemic offering with epic soundscapes that conjure the feeling of valiantly riding into battle on horseback with sword and mace in hand. The band is now streaming the offering in its entirety ahead of its release this Friday Below.
'Unbound and Unforgiving' is due on October 30, 2026 via Nameless Grave Records. It can be pre-ordered now HERE.
From the battle-scarred strongholds of Portland, Oregon rises a new force in Epic Heavy Metal: UNCHAINED VENGEANCE.
Forged by the union of powerhouse vocalist Nick Courtney (former member of Vicious Rumors and the acclaimed Iron Maiden tribute band Fear of the Dark) and multi-instrumentalist Nick Wusz (of Dolven and Travellers Rest), UNCHAINED VENGEANCE arrives with their debut full-length assault, Unbound and Unforgiving.
This is a journey into an age long forgotten—an time where honor outweighs gold, where warriors carve their legends in steel, and where the sword triumphs over sorcery. Across ten triumphant tracks, UNCHAINED VENGEANCE unleashes a relentless barrage of thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, galloping rhythms, and heroic melodies destined to echo across the battlefield.
From the bond between warrior and blade in "The Whisper of Sorrowsbane," to the condemnation of false champions in "False Knight," and the bittersweet return to a fallen homeland in "Only Ruins Remain," Unbound and Unforgiving weaves tales of courage, loss, revenge, and redemption. Majestic acoustic passages and contemplative interludes, masterfully performed by dungeon synth maestro Fen Walker, provide moments of reflection before the next charge into glory.
Adorned with breathtaking cover art by Silvana Massa and a battle-ready logo crafted by Brendan Elliot, this debut stands as a banner for all who still believe in the warrior spirit.
Raise your steel. Break your chains. March into the fire.
The age of UNCHAINED VENGEANCE has begun.
Carved in blood…Forged in fire…Unbound and Unforgiving
Lineup:
Nick Courtney - Vocals
Nick Wusz - Guitars, bass, drums
Interlude Tracks 1,4,7, and 10 by Fen Walker
Album credits:
Music recorded at Cirrus Studios, in Portland, Oregon by Nick Wusz
Vocals recorded at Perfect Audio, Vancouver, Washington
Mixed and Mastered by Pooya Entezari at Perfect Audio
Layout by Obscure Visions
Cover Artist: Silvana Massa
Logo Artist: Brendan Elliott
Pre-orders: https://linktr.ee/UnchainedVengeance
Links:
Void Sector Zero Release Twisted New Single "Extraterrestrial Disassembly"
After orbiting each other for years, three of extreme metal’s brightest burning stars are making a powerful creative explosion as Void Sector Zero. Heshers from across the extreme metal galaxy are marveling at the modern spin on progressive thrash metal that guitarist Christian Muenzner (Necrophagist, ex-Obscura, ex-Alkaloid), Gabe Seeber (Decrepit Birth, Abigail Williams, Carach Angren) and Alex Weber (Revocation, Malignancy, Exist) launch into the stratosphere on their debut album, Dead Space Enigma.
Today, Void Sector Zero are releasing the second advanced single from Dead Space Enigma. With a heavy dose of cosmic horror and guest vocals from Morean (Alkaloid, ex-Dark Fortress), “Extraterrestrial Disassembly” puts a frighteningly fun twist on progressive technical trash metal.
“‘Extraterrestrial Disassembly’ is about a DMT trip gone horribly wrong” Muenzner says. “Even though it’s the shortest song on Dead Space Enigma, it has lots of odd metric riffs, proggy riffs, a clean chorus and nods to hard rock and classic metal bands, specifically Coroner, Mercyful Fate, Annihilator, Helstar and Holy Moses”.
Watch the music video for “Extraterrestrial Disassembly” below:
Dead Space Enigma comes out December 11, 2026 on Season of Mist.
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The stars of Void Sector Zero first crossed paths in 2022. Muenzner, Weber and Seeber hit it off while all three were playing together in Obscura during the world tour for A Valediction.
“I’ve always wanted to play tech-thrash”, Muenzner says. “When I decided to start my own band in this style, I thought of Alex and Gabe. Not only are they both great players, but I knew from our time in Obscura that we had great chemistry both on and off stage”.
Despite the band’s lengthy incubation period, Void Sector Zero hatch something out of this world on Dead Space Enigma. Loaded with thrashing riffs and Muenzner’s technically exquisite guitar solo, “Extraterrestrial Disassembly” unpacks a truly alien hypothesis: What on earth would happen if DMT was extracted from a dead person? Seeber’s warp-speed drumming leads to a mind-blowing conclusion.
“Reality - forever altered”, Weber growls. Beneath Morean’s glowing harmonies, his groovy bass runs morph into a chorus so catchy it’ll beam into your skull like a signal sent from the deepest and darkest reaches of outer space.
“I am extremely excited to be creating music with Christian and Alex as Void Sector Zero”, Seeber says. “Playing with musicians of this caliber will push me to progress and become a better musician”.
“Dead Space Enigma was a real blast to work on”, echoes vocalist and bassist Alex Weber. “Chris wrote a very demanding set of tunes that really pushed my bass and vocal techniques to new levels. I can’t wait for everyone to hear it!”.
The video for “Extraterrestrial Disassembly” was filmed and directed by Jesus Hernandez.
On Dead Space Enigma, Void Sector Zero emerge with a star-studded explosion of progressive thrash metal.
Lineup
Christian Muenzner - Guitars, Synth
Alex Weber - Vocals, Bass
Gabe Seeber - Drums
Guest musicians
Morean (Alkaloid, ex-Dark Fortress) - Vocals on "Dead Space Enigma" & "Extraterrestrial Disassembly"
Recording credits
Guitars and synths recorded at Shredquarter Studios in Mexico City.
Bass and vocals recorded at Alex Weber's home studio.
Drums recorded at Mayhemeness Recording Studio in Sacramento, California.
Production credits
Produced by Christian Muenzner, Pere Revert and Alex Weber.
Mastering, Mixing & Sound Engineer - Pere Revert
Mastering & Mixing Studio - SONNOS Andorra
Drums engineered by Robert Swanson
Cover art
Tim Kokott
Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/voidsectorzerodse
Follow Void Sector Zero
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Void-Sector-Zero-61573165450159/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voidsectorzero/
Bandcamp:https://voidsectorzero.bandcamp.com/album/dead-space-enigma
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/void-sector-zero/6804730839
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lU80TNIsN89szETw3iTTD
The Plot In You Announce US Headliner Starting March 12, 2027 - Tickets On Sale Friday, October 30
Genre-bending powerhouse The Plot In You have announced their Spring 2027 US headlining run 'World Tour: Part 1' with support acts to be announced soon. The extensive 27-date run kicks off on Friday, March 12 in St. Louis, Missouri, and wraps on Sunday, April 18 in Nashville, Tennessee. General admission tickets go on sale this Friday, October 30 at 10 a.m. local time at the link here.
Never one to rest on their laurels, the band has toured relentlessly on all 3 of the worldwide 'Ascension Program' tours with Bring Me The Horizon over the past 2 years, performed at numerous major national and international festivals, as well as their own headliners spanning across North America, the EU/UK, and Australia. In addition, The Plot In You most recently released their latest body of work 'The Volumes Series' this summer via Fearless Records. Stream 'The Volume Series' below, and be sure to stay tuned for more The Plot In You news coming soon.
World Tour: Part 1 Dates
Mar 12 - St Louis, MO @ The Factory
Mar 13 - Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
Mar 14 - St Paul, MN @ Myth Live
Mar 16 - Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom
Mar 17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 19 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live
Mar 20 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
Mar 21 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels
Mar 23 - Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
Mar 26 - Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
Mar 27 - Austin, TX @ United Heritage Hall
Mar 28 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
Mar 30 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
Apr 1 - Baltimore, MD @ The Paramount Baltimore
Apr 2 - Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
Apr 3 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
Apr 4 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5
Apr 6 - Laval, QC @ Place Bell
Apr 7 - Toronto, ON @ Rebel
Apr 9 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
Apr 10 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
Apr 12 - Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre
Apr 13 - Omaha, NE @ The Astro
Apr 15 - Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
Apr 16 - Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple Theatre
Apr 17 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Clyde Theatre
Apr 18 - Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
ABOUT THE PLOT IN YOU
During 2023, The Plot In You kickstarted a new era with 'Vol. 1' with “Divide”, having generated over 56 million Spotify streams and counting followed by “Left Behind”, exploding to the tune of over 100 million Spotify streams with no signs of slowing down. Upon the arrival of “Forgotten”, Revolver praised it among the “6 Best New Songs Right Now”. The Plot In You's 'Vol. 2' EP is a powerful showcase of the band's evolution, blending raw emotion with polished musicality, and stands as a testament to the band's growth and artistic maturity, captivating listeners with its intense yet introspective narratives with tracks “Closure”, “Don’t Look Away”, and “All That I Can Give” further solidifying their place as one of the genre's most compelling acts. Built on the momentum of the previous installments, the penultimate 'Vol. 3' sees the band pushing their sonic and emotional boundaries even further, amplifying their inimitable blend of industrial-tinged textures, crushing heaviness and deeply introspective songwriting, leading up to the grand finale of 'The Volume Series', released on Friday, July 10.
MESHUGGAH | The Forty-Year Anomaly - North America 2027
To celebrate the first four decades, we will return to the road across North America in 2027 with The Forty-Year Anomaly, joined by special guests TESTAMENT and BLOOD INCANTATION.
As a thank you for being a subscriber and part of the community, you get early access to tickets through our artist presale.
ARTIST PRESALE
Tuesday, October 27 at 1 PM ET
Password: MESHUGGAH40
Ticket Link: meshuggah.net/tour
GENERAL ON-SALE
Friday, October 30 at 10 AM local time.
The Forty-Year Anomaly Tour dates:
Feb-12 - Toronto, ON - Coca-Cola Coliseum
Feb-13 - Laval, QC - Place Bell
Feb-16 - Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Theatre
Feb-17 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed
Feb-19 - Minneapolis, MN - The Armory
Feb-20 - Kansas City, MO - The Midland Theatre
Feb-21 - Omaha, NE - Steelhouse Omaha
Feb-23 - Chesterfield, MO - The Factory
Feb-24 - Nashville, TN - The Truth
Feb-26 - Virginia Beach, VA - The Dome by Rutter Mills
Feb-27 - Baltimore, MD - The Paramount Baltimore
Feb-28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Citizens Live at The Wylie
Mar-02 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met Philadelphia
Mar-03 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Paramount
Mar-05 - New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall
Mar-06 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Apr-15 - Vancouver, BC - PNE Forum
Apr-16 - Portland, OR - Theater of the Clouds
Apr-17 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
Apr-19 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Union Event Center
Apr-21 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Apr-24 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater
Apr-25 - Inglewood, CA - YouTube Theater
Apr-27 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre
Apr-30 - Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center
May-01 - San Antonio, TX - Boeing Center at Tech Port
May-02 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion
May-04 - Irving, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
May-06 - New Orleans, LA - Fillmore New Orleans
May-07 - Atlanta, GA - Coca-Cola Roxy
May-08 - Daytona Beach, FL - Welcome to Rockville*
May-09 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - War Memorial Auditorium
May-11 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Special Events Center
May-13 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple*
May-14 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Metal Fest*
* Festival appearance
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Canadian Rock Powerhouse THEORY OF A DEADMAN Unveils Nashville Hot Chicken Mix of "Winnebago (Lay Low)" + Lyric Video
Ahead of their upcoming Canadian headline run, "The Northern Chaos Tour," that kicks off in March, THEORY OF A DEADMAN proudly unveils the Nashville Hot Chicken Mix of their recent single, "Winnebago (Lay Low)," taken from the new EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' out now via ONErpm. The new mix arrives alongside a lyric video, available below.
Tyler Connolly comments on the new mix:
“We recorded this song in Nashville, and I remember walking past these chicken places with line-ups out the door, and I’m thinking there must be something to it. So it made perfect sense for us to do a Nashville Hot Chicken Mix!!”
Watch the Lyric Video for
"Winnebago (Lay Low)" Nashville Hot Chicken Mix Below:
"The Northern Chaos Tour," with support from special guests Mammoth, will kick off on March 5th in Halifax at The Light House Arts Centre and runs through March 31stwhere it will conclude at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. For a full list of dates, please see below.
On "The Northern Chaos Tour," frontman Tyler Connolly shares:
“Ohhhhh Canada, we’re coming home!! So pumped to come back and do an electric tour; it’s been way too long. We’re bringing our friends in Mammoth too, so it's gonna be a great night of rock!”
"The Northern Chaos Tour"
March 5th - Halifax, NS @ The Lighthouse Arts Centre *
March 6th - Moncton, NB @ Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick
March 8th - Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Le Capitole
March 9th - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
March 11th - Ottawa, ON @ Hard Rock Casino
March 12th - Rama, ON @ Casino Rama - Entertainment Centre
March 13th - Toronto, ON @ The Theatre at Great Canadian Resort
March 15th - Sault Ste Marie, ON @ GFL Memorial Gardens Arena
March 17th - Windsor, ON @ The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
March 19th - Thunder Bay, ON @ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
March 20th - Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
March 22nd - Regina, SK @ Conexus Arts Centre
March 24th - Enoch, AB @ River Cree Entertainment Centre
March 25th - Calgary, AB @ Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
March 27th - Dawson Creek, BC @ Ovintiv Events Centre
March 29th - Penticton, BC @ Penticton Trade & Convention
March 31st - Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
* No Mammoth
THEORY OF A DEADMAN has carved out its own lane as one of modern rock’s most unapologetic forces, racking up multi-platinum hits, chart-topping albums, and sold-out shows worldwide. Blending witty, candid songwriting with undeniable riffs and massive melodic hooks, the Canadian quartet—Tyler Connolly, Dean Back, Dave Brenner, and Joe Dandeneau—has built a career defined by both attitude and staying power.
From fan favorites like “Santa Monica” to gold-certified hit “All Or Nothing,” platinum singles “Hate My Life” and “Bitch Came Back,” and the double-platinum “Not Meant To Be,” the band has delivered a steady stream of rock staples. They’ve landed twelve Top 10 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, including four #1 singles: “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” “History Of Violence,” and “Rx (Medicate).” The latter stands as the biggest hit of their career, earning a nomination for “Rock Song of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Along the way, TOAD have achieved two Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200, four Top 5 debuts on the Canadian Albums Chart, and multiple Juno Award nominations, while drawing praise from outlets including American Songwriter, Billboard, and Classic Rock Magazine.
Now, THEORY OF A DEADMAN has furthered their prolific career with the release of their new EP, 'Part 1: Funeral Songs,' out now via ONErpm.
THEORY OF A DEADMAN are:
Tyler Connolly - Vocals, Guitars, Keys
Dean Back - Bass
Dave Brenner - Guitar
Joe Dandeneau - Drums, Vocals
Swedish Powerhouses DYNAZTY Sign with Napalm Records!
DYNAZTY dive head-first into a new chapter by signing with Napalm Records. In the years since their formation, the band has walked a path unlike other bands. With the first album with their new label, Dark Arts, coming March 5, 2027, the Swedish masters of melodies invite listeners on a journey of their own. Reaching far beyond what they have crafted before and evolving as musicians and songwriters as well as people, DYNAZTY explore the darkness of the human condition. Throughout twelve new songs, Dark Arts takes us by the hand and guides us into the deepest depth of our psyche — and safely back out again.
DYNAZTY about the signing:
''We are greatly excited about joining forces with Napalm Records for this next phase of DYNAZTY. A label and team that understands this band and shows real enthusiasm and willingness to invest time, effort, and muscle into it is exactly what we have been looking for for a long time! We're off to a great start already with Dark Arts and can't wait to keep going!''
Along with the album announcement comes the first single: "The Mission" serves modern power metal melodies in heroic bombast, set to stay in your head for a long time — the dynamic voice of Nils Molin (also Amaranthe) will make sure of that. DYNAZTY's own next mission lies in their upcoming tour supporting metal legends ACCEPT celebrating their 50th anniversary ‚ with genre icons recognizing younger heroes, the Swedish quintet is set for a bright future.
DYNAZTY about "The Mission":
'''The Mission' is a song about the relentless nature of the human spirit to overcome obstacles and insurmountable hardships. One of the first songs we wrote for the album and a great first showing of the album Dark Arts — 'The Mission' is a DYNAZTY anthem we feel strongly for. Enjoy and stay tuned for a whole lot more!''
Watch the Official Music Video for "The Mission" Below:
With their tenth full-length, DYNAZTY have melodic metal and power metal shake hands in a suspenseful opus. 12 songs, masterfully diverse and focused in their separate goals, unveil the darkest parts of the human soul and contrast them with a certain sense of hope in our humanity. Dark Arts expands the band's mighty reach in two equally vast acts, showing DYNAZTY at the top of their game.
DYNAZTY about Dark Arts:
''We set out with a clear goal when writing Dark Arts. And in the efforts and quest of creating the most all-encompassing and ultimate DYNAZTY experience and album yet, we drove ourselves further than we've ever done before, close to the brink of exhaustion and literal madness while touring for Game Of Faces concurrently with writing this one. But I do think that we ultimately clawed our way over the finish line and completed our mission, because to me at least, Dark Arts is the band's most accomplished work and something we feel genuinely proud of.
"And to make a long story shorter and sum up the album in fewer words: It's one hell of a melodic heavy metal ride and journey from start to finish. The band is firing on all cylinders on this one — don't sleep on it!
P.S.: If you are looking for the real deep dive experience on the concept of the album, look no further than the Deluxe Version of Dark Arts with two extra songs and fantastic artwork by Péter Sallai. Highly recommended!"
Get Your Copy Of Dark Arts NOW!
''Lay Down The Law'' kicks off the first of two acts and starts the descent with a melody equally powerful and catchy. DYNAZTY are marching towards the abyss, and they're doing it quickly, hammering in every note and elusively joyful keyboard line on their way. The title track is reached early: ''Dark Arts'' is, just like its lyrics say, ''striking at the speed of the light'' and especially charming with its nostalgic melodies. ''Valkyrie'' picks up on the earworm qualities of its predecessors with ease while also mirroring the steady path further into inner darkness through its instrumentals. Merely the heroic feeling assures listeners that Dark Arts will offer a way out. Following, ''Red Herring'' lures with prominent drum beats and instantly catchy singalong passages right from the start. Also featuring dizzyingly high vocals by frontman Nils Molin, its catchiness is not at all a red herring, but a herald of Dark Arts' mesmerizing power. DYNAZTY slow down with ''Call On Me'' while losing none of their impact. From its gentle intro to soaring chorus, the song takes listeners ''to the edge of the waterfall of the human soul'', the music a reassuring companion. Fully committing to an emotional waltz time, ''The Unraveling'' is just as encouraging as ''Mirror of the Soul'' right after, whose strong climaxing structure marks the start of the album's second act, the ascent. ''The Mission'' serves heroic bombast, successfully designed to stay in your head for a long time. ''Shadow of the Abyss'' adds a rave vibe and dark riffs to DYNAZTY's gripping new album, yet again molding it into a convincing track by pairing it with Molin's equally dynamic voice. ''Candlelight Mysteria'' feels like a warm embrace in its fantastical storytelling, whereas ''Broken Enigma'' unfolds as a sweepingly infectious and fun track. Wrapping up the album is ''Dark Matter," which grows from a slow symphonic opening into grand storytelling. Everything falls into place as DYNAZTY connect the previous compositions into one all-encompassing epic.
DYNAZTY LIVE:
WITH ACCEPT + ENFORCER:
11/19 — Leipzig, DE — Haus Auensee
11/20 — Lingen, DE — Emsland Arena
11/21 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
11/22 — Paris, FR — L’Olympia
11/24 — Balingen, DE — Volksbankmesse
11/25 — Lyon, FR — Transbordeur
11/27 — Valencia, ES — Auditorio
11/28 — Madrid, ES — La Cubierta
11/29 — Toulouse, FR — Le Bikini
12/1 — Zurich, CH — Komplex 457
12/2 — Milano, IT — Alcatraz
12/4 — Vienna, AT — Gasometer
12/5 — Zlin, CZ — Sports Hall Datart
12/6 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra
12/8 — Berlin, DE — Uber Eats Music Hall
12/9 — Gliwice, PL — Arena Gliwice
12/11 — Hamburg, DE — Inselpark Arena
12/12 — Offenbach, DE — Stadthalle
12/13 — Brussels, BE — AB
12/15 — Herford, DE — Kulturwerk
12/16 — Tilburg, NL — O13
12/18 — Neu-Ulm, DE — Ratiopharm Arena
12/19 — Geiselwind, DE — Eventhall
12/20 — Munich, DE — Zenith
FESTIVALS:
7/30 — Harstad, NO — Rockholm Festival
DYNAZTY ARE:
Nils Molin — Lead vocals
Love Magnusson — Guitar
Mikael — Guitar
Georg Härnsten Egg — Drums
Jonathan Olsson — Bass
ALIEN FAKTOR return after 28 years with defiant electro-industrial anthem 'Hanging by a Threat'
Electro-industrial music mavericks Alien Faktor return with 'Hanging by a Threat', a hard-hitting rage-fuelled anthem, attacking the news of the day with both emotion and insight. Channeling political disillusionment into a defiant call to resist hatred, intolerance and fascism, this is the first single from 'Stockholm Syndrome', the band's first new album in 28 years.
Band founder Thomas L. Muschitz returned from a lenghty hiatus to confront the issues of the day and shout truth to the world, that something is very wrong here. Heavy guitar accentuates bombastic percussion and stomp worthy synth programming, accentuated by samples of revolution.
Founded in Milwaukee in the early 1990s by Thomas L. Muschitz, Alien Faktor developed a distinctive sound that blends industrial noise, electronic dance rhythms, soundtrack influences, and elements of metal. Following a run of releases on Muschitz’s own Decibel Records and a Top 25 placement on CMJ’s Dance Chart, Alien Faktor went on hiatus at the end of the 1990s.
Now based in Madison, Wisconsin and reunited with bandmate Mike Hunsberger on guitar and programming, the duo has re-emerged with new material capturing the zeitgeist of our modern society. In late 2025, inspired by his work in film and audio production, and disgusted with the state of the world, Thomas Muschitz began writing the first of many songs for their first album in almost 30 years.
Those sessions laid the creative groundwork for 'Stockholm Syndrome', ushering in a new chapter, retaining the project's foundations while directing its creative energy toward the present. 'Hanging By A Threat' transforms political despair into a musical act of defiance. Its message is direct: kindness is strength, violence is weakness, compassion is art, and hate is disease.
“I have felt sickened at the state of my nation, and to a larger extent, many of the same issues that seem to be infecting the world at large. Turning despair into anger, and clinging to the vestiges of hope, I did the one thing that i have always done. Create art. It was time to return, to raise my voice and speak loudly," says Thomas L. Muschitz.
"My deepest desire is that this song is a rally cry among many other voices, a reminder that the power resides in the people, and we need to fight injustice, intolerance, fear, hate and this insidious rise of fascism, each of us in their own unique way.”
On 'Stockholm Syndrome', Alien Faktor revisits its classic 1990s sound through dark, cerebral electro-industrial music, shaped by fresh influences and modern production. Hard beats, noise effects, EBM synths, textural guitars, and psychedelic atmospheres expand the project’s abrasive foundations into a broader, genre-bending sound.
Bringing in sonic richness, this album was mastered by the legendary Greg Reely, known for his work with pioneering industrial acts such as Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, numerous artists on the Nettwerk label, and other award-winning acts like Delerium, Fear Factory and Sarah McLaughlin.
Alien Faktor’s recording career launched in 1994 with 'Abduction', the first-ever release on Decibel Records, followed by 'Desolate' (1995), 'Final Expenses' (1996) and 'Listen!' (1996). Hunsberger joined Alien Faktor for the 1997 album 'Arterial Spray... and Cattle Mutilations', which reached No. 20 on CMJ’s Dance Top 25 in February 1998. Their music was also remixed by such renowned as Joseph Bishara (Drown), Seibold (Hate Dept) and Matt Green (Spahn Ranch).
Recording at Chicago Trax, The Warehouse and their own Milwaukee studio, The Womb, Alien Faktor worked within Chicago’s industrial figures like Chris Randall (Sister Machine Gun) and Van Christie (Die Warzau).
Alien Faktor has also earned recognition for remix work with Caustic, Purr Machine, Pain Station, Collide, Swamp Terrorists, Leather Strip, and Psychic TV, featuring Genesis P-Orridge, in addition to covering Alanis Morissette’s 'You Oughta Know' for the compilation 'Nod’s Tacklebox o’ Fun', released by Re-Constriction Records. More recently, Alien Faktor has covered MGMT's synth-heavy hit 'Time To Pretend'.
At the end of the 1990s, as the music landscape shifted for artists and labels amid broader changes in the music industry, Decibel Records closed their doors and Alien Faktor went on indefinite hiatus.
Tying the band's future and past, the album art for 'Stockholm Syndrome' was created by James Barany, painter and professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, who also created the renowned painting for the cover of 'Arterial Spray... and Cattle Mutilations'.
As of October 27th, 'Hanging by a Threat' is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Stockholm Syndrome' album will be released on January 15th.
CREDITS
All tracks written by Thomas L. Muschitz
except Track 2, music by Thomas L. Muschitz & lyrics by Matt Fanale
Thomas L. Muschitz - vocals, synths, programming, guitar, metal percussion
Mike Hunsberger - guitars (Tracks 1 & 10) and Bass (Track 10)
Matt Fanale - vocals (Track 2)
Steven Seibold - guitar, bass & additional production (Track 4)
Connie Ward - vocals (Track 8)
Produced, engineered & mixed by Thomas L. Muschitz
Mastered by Greg Reely
Publishing - Faktorsongs ASCAP 2026
Album UPC - 608657002622
CD Design by Henry Ingram
Album cover painting “Nomenclature of Sierpinski” 2026 by James Barany
Photography by Paige Gilberg
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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The Flaming Lips announce The Teardrop Throbs!
Third Man Records is proud to announce the eagerly awaited label debut album from The Flaming Lips. The Teardrop Throbs arrives everywhere on Friday, January 22, 2027. The 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning band’s 17th official studio album and first all-new LP in more than six years will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in black and limited edition ‘Teardrop Blue’. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. Produced by The Flaming Lips,TaylorJohnson,Dave Fridmann,and Scott Booker with additional production by Jon Fridmann and Mike Fridmann, The Teardrop Throbs is heralded by today’s premiere of the first single, “God Will Control The Werewolves,” available to stream everywhere now.
Long known as one of the best and most visually exuberant live bands of all time, The Flaming Lips will introduce fans to the world of The Teardrop Throbs with a series of intimate performances across the United States and in the United Kingdom. Dates begin January 22-23 at Nashville, TN’s Brooklyn Bowl, followed by two-night stands at New York City’s Irving Plaza (January 26-27), Los Angeles, CA’s The Bellwether (February 23-24), Chicago, IL’s Metro (February 27-28), and London’s O2 Shepherds Bush (April 2-3). The Flaming Lips pre-sale begins this Wednesday, October 28 at 10 AM (local). Local pre-sales begin Thursday, October 29 at 10 AM (local), and the general on-sale begins this Friday, October 30 at 10 AM (local). Tickets for all shows go on sale this Friday, October 30. Additional dates will be announced.
