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The Gaslight Anthem Announce First Album in 10 Years

By
Ana Santos
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Gaslight Anthem
Photo Credit: Kelsey Hunter Ayres

The Gaslight Anthem have shared their new song, “Little Fires,” available now at all DSPs. The song is taken from their eagerly awaited new album, History Books, out October 27 on their own Rich Mahogany Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. It was produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Peter Katis (The National, Kurt Vile) at his Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, CT. More than any of the band’s new songs to date, “Little Fires” reflects The Gaslight Anthem’s origins in punk rock. Furthering that connection, the track includes guest vocals from one of the genre’s current central figures: PUP frontman Stefan Babcock.

“‘Little Fires’ is like the opposite end of the spectrum from the frustration you feel in ‘History Books,’” says Brian Fallon. “It’s an empowerment song, about refusing to play along with the kind of people who always seem to be throwing a grenade into the room for no particular reason.”

PRE-ORDER HISTORY BOOKS LP

History Books is Gaslight Anthem’s sixth full-length and first in nearly a decade, finding the New Jersey-bred band once again bringing their soulful breed of life-affirming rock n’ roll to explore everything from mortality and mental illness to the more precarious dimensions of human connection. In the glorious tradition of their seminal 2008 sophomore album, THE ’59 SOUND, the new LP matches its raw emotional power with the rich craft and wildly triumphant energy that has defined the band since its very start.

The album was announced in July with the release of its title track. The heavy-hearted song – which sees frontman Brian Fallon trading duet vocals with longtime band champion and fellow New Jerseyan Bruce Springsteen – was accompanied by an official music video (directed by Kelsey Ayres) streaming now on YouTube.

“When Bruce Springsteen said I should write a duet for us, I think my head exploded,” says Brian Fallon. “It will never get old to me that one of the greatest songwriters in the world, and one of my hero’s voices, will forever be captured in a song I wrote at a small wooden desk, in October, in New Jersey.”

The first song from History Books, “Positive Charge,” came out earlier in the year and was released with an official visualizer created by filmmaker Juliet Bryant (Death Cab for Cutie, Queens of the Stone Age, Beck) and is streaming now on YouTube. “It’s electrifying,” declared Rolling Stone upon the song’s premiere. “Opening with a stomping drumbeat and a skronky guitar lick, the track’s dissonant attack is at odds with the optimistic message of the lyrics.” Stereogum agreed, writing, “‘Positive Charge’ is about wanting to live a little longer and love this life again, and it’s got the grand Springsteenian scope that makes the Gaslight Anthem so special.”

LISTEN TO “POSITIVE CHARGE”

WATCH “POSITIVE CHARGE” OFFICIAL VISUALIZER

The Gaslight Anthem have already spent much of the year celebrating HISTORY BOOKS and their recent return to action on a sold-out North American tour. Headline dates resume September 16 at Grand Rapids, MI’s GLC Live at 20 Monroe and then continue through early October. In addition, The Gaslight Anthem is set for top-billed performances at a number of upcoming festivals, including Louisville, KY’s Bourbon & Beyond (September 14), and Chicago, IL’s Riot Fest (September 17). For full details and remaining ticket availability, please see www.thegaslightanthem.com.

Tracklisting:

1. Spider Bites

2. History Books (feat. Bruce Springsteen)

3. Autumn

4. Positive Charge

5. Michigan, 1975

6. Little Fires

7. The Weatherman

8. Empires

9. I Live In The Room Above Her

10. A Lifetime Of Preludes

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM – US TOUR 2023

SEPTEMBER

15 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond *

16 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

17 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest *

19 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland

20 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

22 – Columbus, OH – Bluestone

23 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

24 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee

26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theater

27 – Wichita, KS – The Cotillion

29 – Sioux Falls, SD – The District

30 – La Vista, NE – The Astro

OCTOBER

2 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

4 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

5 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live Sacramento

7 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory Boise

8 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory Spokane

* FESTIVAL APPEARANCE

The Gaslight Anthem made their long-awaited return to the road last year with their first world headline tour in four years. Hailed by Kerrang! as “an amazing, career-spanning 21-song setlist…(that) celebrated all eras of their music,” the tour lit up stages across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom before culminating in October with a sold-out homestate finale at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center. 

The Gaslight Anthem is: Brian Fallon (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Alex Rosamilia (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion, backing vocals).

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Soul Glo Release New Single “If I Speak (Shut The F*** Up)”

By
Luke Spencer
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Soul Glo by Vincent Arbelet 

Soul Glo Release Turbulent New Single
“If I Speak (Shut The F*** Up)” 
Watch CENSORED Music Video, 
Watch NSFW Version 

Philly hardcore experimental extremists Soul Glo share the new single “If I Speak (Shut The Fuck Up)”, the band’s first new music since 2022’s breakthrough album, Diaspora Problems (Epitaph). The song arrives ahead of their co-headlining tour with Los Angeles band Zulu that kicks off this week in Denver, CO. Produced at Jamtown Studios in Philadelphia by GG Guerra with additional drum engineering by Evan Bernard, it was then mixed by Steve Evetts, and mastered by Alan Douches. 

Diving into thrash-leaning hardcore punk, “If I Speak (Shut The Fuck Up)” is anchored by a trance-inducing beat with gritty, fuzzed out guitars enhancing the raw rage from within vocalist Pierce Jordan. He explains, 

““If I Speak” is a song about channeling one’s voice and perspective through art or another creative expression. You can hear when people spend more time online than on their music. You can tell when people are more focused on a visual statement than a sound.”   

In addition to the new track, the band also shares an accompanying NSFW music video and its censored counterpart below: 

Soul Glo “If I Speak”

Soul Glo’s schedule has been non-stop since the release of their 2022 breakout record Diaspora Problems (Epitaph), from multiple runs in Europe and the UK to gracing the lineups of festivals such as Coachella, Pitchfork Fest and KEXP’s The Thing Festival. Their songs confront the personal and the political with equal fury as vocalist Pierce Jordan howls about the inequities of the culture around him while offering a look at the conflict inside his head and heart. Fusing hip-hop, hardcore and punk, the Philly outfit are fearless in their approach and even more ruthless in their delivery, injecting their colorful narratives into predominantly white spaces. The overwhelming response to Diaspora Problems helped propel the band from respected underground status to landing top spots on the Best Albums of 2022 lists via Pitchfork, New York Times, NPR, Stereogum and more, with Rolling Stone crowning it #1 out of the year’s metal releases. 

Soul Glo x Zulu Tour Dates – Tickets On Sale HERE

Sept. 3 – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade 

Sept. 4 – Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s 

Sept. 5 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge 

Sept. 7 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre 

Sept. 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court 

Sept. 9 – Boise, ID – The Shredder 

Sept. 10 – Seattle, WA – The Vera Project 

Sept. 11 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre 

Sept. 13 – San Francisco, CA – Neck Of The Woods *SOLD OUT 

Sept. 14 – Santa Cruz, CA – Santa Cruz Vets Hall 

Sept. 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre 

Sept. 16 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House 

Sept. 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge 

Sept. 19 – Austin, TX – The Parish 

Sept. 20 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger 

Sept. 21 – Houston, TX – The Compound 

Sept. 22 – New Orleans, LA – Toulouse Theatre 

Sept. 25 – Memphis, TN – Growlers 

Sept. 26 – Nashville, TN – Exit In 

Sept. 27 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 

Sept. 28 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall 

Sept. 29 – Washington, DC – The Howard Theatre 

Sept. 30 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club 

Oct. 1 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church *SOLD OUT 

Oct. 2 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair 

10/03 Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows 

Oct. 5 – Toronto, Canada – Velvet Underground 

Oct. 6 – Detroit, MI – Tangent Gallery 

Oct. 7 – Chicago, IL – Subterranean 

Soul Glo Japan Tour 

Oct. 26 – 下京区, 日本 磔磔 

Oct. 27 – Osaka, Japan – Live House Anima 

Oct. 28 – Nagoya, Japan – Shangri-La 

Oct. 29 – Yokohoma, Japan – Yokohama B.B. Street 

Oct. 31 – 渋谷区, 日本 – Club Quattro 

Soul Glo is Pierce Jordan (vocals), GG Guerra (guitars), and TJ Stevenson (drums) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOUL GLO, VISIT: 

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Concert Photography Is Rough: Pros/Cons and How To Get Into Shooting 📷 

By
Luke Spencer
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Concert Photography seems like an amazing field to be a part of, but there are many issues involved. This video looks at the pros/cons of the business, how to get into shooting, and why concert photography is rough.

Concert Photography Is Rough

Please check out more of our videos below: 
10 AWFUL Rockstar Interviews = https://youtu.be/Oht9LLa1kM8 
Top 10 BEST 90s Guitarists = https://youtu.be/6lc9nV5SGLQ 
10 MORE Artists Who Hate Their Own Songs = https://youtu.be/F78vFQyxsCw 
10 MORE Extremely Misunderstood Songs = https://youtu.be/rKBQrqT-lQ8 

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Top 10 BEST 90s Guitarists!

From Google Bard: “Concert photography is the art of capturing the energy and excitement of a live music performance. It can be a challenging but rewarding hobby or profession. 

Pros of concert photography: 

  • Get up close and personal with your favorite artists 
  • Capture the passion and excitement of a live show 
  • Meet other music lovers and photographers 
  • Build your portfolio and gain exposure 
  • Get your photos published in magazines, newspapers, or online 

Cons of concert photography: 

  • Can be loud and crowded 
  • Difficult to get good shots due to limited space and lighting 
  • Equipment can be expensive 
  • May need to get special permissions to shoot 

If you’re interested in getting started in concert photography, here are a few tips: 

  • Learn the basics of photography, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. 
  • Invest in a good camera and lenses. 
  • Practice shooting in low light conditions. 
  • Get to know the venue and the rules for photography. 
  • Be respectful of the artists and the audience. 

With a little practice and patience, you can capture amazing photos that capture the magic of live music.” 

Slowdive – Everything Is Alive | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
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Slowdive Everything Is Alive

When you want good shoegaze, Slowdive is a synonymous name to go with it. Everything Is Alive continues that notion. The guitar effects and layering create the perfect atmosphere WHILE making songs feel unique. That’s something shoegaze bands have trouble doing. The use of different voices through Everything Is Alive also helps to keep your attention. It’s soothing but never lulls you to sleep. The production and mixing definitely play a massive part and that’s meant as a positive because everything sounds clean. The highlight songs are the ones you’ll keep coming back to and at times want on a loop. Slowdive makes taking it slow sound inviting. 8/10

Slowdive Everything Is Alive Album Review
Slowdive “Kisses”

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Top 10 BEST 90s Guitarists!

Slowdive is an English rock band formed in Reading, Berkshire, in 1989. The band consists of Rachel Goswell on vocals, guitar and keyboard, Neil Halstead on vocals and guitar, Christian Savill on guitar, Nick Chaplin on bass guitar and Simon Scott on drums. Halstead is the band’s primary songwriter.

Slowdive were one of the most prominent bands within the shoegaze scene, which rose to prominence in England during the early 1990s. Their music is characterized by its lush, reverb-drenched guitars, ethereal vocals, and hazy atmospheres.

The band released their debut album, Just for a Day, in 1991. The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped to define the shoegaze sound. Their second album, Souvlaki, was released in 1993 and was even more critically acclaimed. However, the album was not as successful commercially, and the band began to experience internal tensions.

Slowdive released their third album, Pygmalion, in 1995. The album was a departure from their previous work, and was more experimental and ambient. The album was not well-received by critics or fans, and the band broke up shortly after its release.

Slowdive reunited in 2014 and have since released two new albums, Slowdive (2017) and Everything Is Alive (2023). The band has also toured extensively, and their live shows have been met with critical acclaim.

Slowdive is considered one of the most influential bands of the shoegaze genre. Their music has been praised for its beauty, originality, and emotional impact. The band has inspired a generation of musicians, and their influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary bands.

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Slowdive – Everything Is Alive | Album Review

Is Rob Zombie For All Ages? | The Podcast That Rocked

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Luke Spencer
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The Podcast That Rocked for 9/1/23. Is Rob Zombie for all ages, Metallica setting attendance records, and more. 

The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify

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Discussion Topics: 
0:00 – Intro & Hello Fresh Offer 
0:46 – Is Rob Zombie For All Ages? 
6:14 – Metallica Sets So-Fi Stadium Record 
7:33 – Garbage Give Advice On Festival Placements 
9:43 – We Came As Romans Down Under 
10:55 – New Music Announcements and New Music Night 

Click here for a video on the
Top 10 BEST 90s Guitarists!

Sorry about not having a podcast episode last week. I had a moderate allergic reaction to something and was out of commission. The Podcast will be sporadic in September because I’ll be covering two festivals this month, but it’ll still happen. Thank you all for tuning in and please check out New Music Night at 5PM EST Sundays on YouTube.

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From Google Bard: “Rob Zombie is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, and actor. His music and lyrics are notable for their horror and sci-fi themes, and his live shows have been praised for their elaborate shock rock theatricality. He has sold an estimated 15 million albums worldwide.

Zombie was born Robert Bartleh Cummings in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on January 12, 1965. He is the oldest son of Louise and Robert Cummings. His younger brother, Michael, uses the stage name Spider One and is the lead singer of Powerman 5000. Growing up, Zombie had a fascination with horror films and “always wanted to be Alice Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Bela Lugosi, and Stan Lee”. He has said of his childhood, “I didn’t aspire to be anything. I was just a dopey kid. Basically everyone seemed amazing to me as a kid. I grew up in some nowhere town.”

Zombie began his music career in the early 1980s, playing in a series of local bands. In 1985, he formed the heavy metal band White Zombie with Sean Yseult, John Tempesta, and Ivan de Prume. The band released four albums, including the platinum-selling Astro-Creep: 2000 (1995). White Zombie disbanded in 1998, and Zombie embarked on a solo career.”

KYNG Returns With “Haunting Visions” Single & Video

By
Ana Santos
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After 7 years, KYNG has made their electric return with brand-new song “Haunting Visions,” a pummeling track that shows the “California heavy” rock band at their finest.

The track recently debuted on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal channel and comes alongside a gripping new video, directed by by K.Hunter Lamar and Nick Shindzielos. It follows the story of Private Lawrence “The Wolf” Stewart Tolbot III, who is wrestling with the idea of life as a marine ordered to take lives in war-torn territory.

Says KYNG of the track, “’Haunting Visions’ is a story about a Vietnam veteran whose entire humanity was, for lack of a better word, transformed into an unrecognizable being. We jokingly claim that it’s ‘based on true events (sort of)’ because, although the mental transformation in fact happened, it’s not a visual, literal transformation as portrayed in the video. Musically, it represents where KYNG came from and where we’re going. The idea is to eliminate stigmas and preconceptions by tapping into influences that might seem unlikely to the average listener.” 

In addition to the new music, KYNG will return to the stage this fall with anticipated appearances at Metal Injection Festival September 17 in Anaheim, CA and Louder Than Life Festival September 21 in Louisville, KY.

The band—currently featuring Eddie Veliz (vocals, guitar), Nick Shinz (bass, backup vocals), and Pepe Clarke (drums)—is working on additional new music for upcoming release.

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Bad Omens’ “Just Pretend” Single Claims #1 Spot On Alternative Radio Chart

By
Ana Santos
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Bad Omens
Photo Credit – Bryan Kirks

In an electrifying feat, Los Angeles-based rock sensation Bad Omens continues to dominate the airwaves with their RIAA-certified Gold single “Just Pretend“ claiming the coveted #1 position on the Alternative Radio chart after having already achieved the #1 spot at Rock Radio earlier this March. Off the band’s phenomenal latest album ‘THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND’ (out via Sumerian Records), “Just Pretend“ has nearly 100,000 spins from radio overall between all formats, and taken on a life of its own after claiming the #1 spots on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs for 20 weeks and Hard Rock Digital Song Sales charts as well as climbing Spotify’s Viral 50 playlists in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia amongst others. Directed by Erik Rojas (Chase Atlantic, Jessie J, Waterparks), the official music video was based on a story written by Bad Omens vocalist Noah Sebastian which has amassed over 6.4 million views on YouTube and a staggering 190 million streams across DSPs with no signs of slowing. Furthermore, the band’s titular album title track “THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND“ is currently climbing the Top 5 at Rock Radio. Speaking about the news, Sumerian Group Owner and CEO Ash Avildsen commented:

“Brilliant songwriting with an undeniable work ethic and creative tenacity has proven that an act this young can go #1 at both formats while being on a fully independent label. This is a huge moment for all artists part of the genre’s new era as well as all our peer indie labels who have stayed in the fight and not sold their brand to the majors.”

Listen to “Just Pretend“ here and watch the music video below.

Fans can catch the band live beginning this week on their nearly sold-out headlining tour CONCRETE FOREVER (with ERRA and I See Stars as support). For ticket information please click here.

CONCRETE FOREVER North American Dates

September 1 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center (Sold Out)

September 2 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater (Sold Out)

September 4 – New Orleans, LA @ Joy Theater (Sold Out)

September 5 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live (Sold Out)

September 6 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues (Sold Out)

September 8 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy (Sold Out)

September 9 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works (Sold Out)

September 12 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5 (Sold Out)

September 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall (Sold Out)

September 14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE (Sold Out)

September 15 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore (Sold Out)

September 16 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner (Sold Out)

September 18 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS (Sold Out)

September 19 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel (Sold Out)

September 21 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed (Sold Out)

September 24 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! (Sold Out)

September 26 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Ballroom (Sold Out)

September 27 – Minneapolis, MN @ Myth Live (Sold Out)

September 29 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium (Sold Out)

September 30 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union (Sold Out)

October 2 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom (Sold Out)

October 3 – Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theatre (Sold Out)

October 4 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo (Sold Out)

October 8 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium (Sold Out)

October 9 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels

October 10 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre (Sold Out)

October 11 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel (Sold Out)

October 13 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum (Sold Out)

Fall Festival Dates

September 10 – Alton, VA @ Blue Ridge Rock Festival

September 22 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

October 6 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock

Bad Omens recently announced their new comic book series “Concrete Jungle” (via Sumerian Comics). Co-written by Noah Sebastian and Kevin Roditeli (“Freak Show”) and illustrated by Nicola Izzo, the four-issue monthly series will be available for purchase in stores starting next week on Wednesday, September 6. Be sure to keep an eye out for limited edition bundles later in the year and for further information, please click here.

Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet—Noah Sebastian (vocals), Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (guitar), Nick Ruffilo (bass), and Nick Folio (drums)—materialize with ghostly atmospherics, striking hooks, and the tingles of sensual high-register harmonies uplifted by cinematic production. Racking up over 250M worldwide streams to date and earning acclaim, the band presents an uncompromising and undeniable vision on their third full-length album, ‘THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND’ (Sumerian Records).

“Making the record changed us as songwriters and musicians. In many ways, I feel like it set me free as an artist because every decision made in the writing process was for myself, with no fear for anyone else’s expectations of what our third album should sound like. Be it our fans or our record label.”

They’ve always wielded this level of magic though…

The group’s 2016 self-titled debut, ‘Bad Omens’, yielded fan favorites such as “Glass Houses” and “The Worst In Me” which eclipsed 43 million Spotify streams. On its heels, 2019’s ‘Finding God Before God Finds Me’ spawned “Dethrone” (32 million Spotify streams) and “Careful What You Wish For”. Along the way, they toured with numerous marquee acts and received tastemaker praise. 

After their first headline tour was canceled mid-way at the top of the global pandemic, the band found themselves at home in Los Angeles with plenty of time. Where they absorbed and imparted a different palette of unexpected inspirations. Channeling what the frontman describes at times as a “cursive sound” they embraced newfound confidence and boundlessly loose creativity. Anything went in the studio, and all “rules” were broken. Noah and Jolly wrote, produced, and engineered the music themselves while GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and songwriter Zakk Cervini (Halsey, Grimes, Poppy, blink-182) lent his talents with the mix and master. Challenging himself, Noah decided to “make a track sampling items around the house, none of which were musical instruments”. 

This ultimately became the framework for the first single “THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND”. Claps puncture the icy soundscape as his voice stretches from a breathy moan into an evocative and entrancing hook, breaking from a whisper into the seductive chant, “It wasn’t hard to realize. Love’s the death of peace of mind.” It culminates on a climactic scream uplifted by a distorted crunch.

“The whole record really details the loss of peace of mind,” he explains. “The lyrics in the title track are a little more specific in terms of the conflict at the heart of something more intimate and personal.”

By speaking it aloud, Bad Omens offer a level of comfort and empathy, with a sinister shroud. At the same time, they also give rock music a sexy new shape on ‘THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND’.

“Sonically, we want to do something you can’t arrive late or early too,” he leaves off. “You can’t cheat your way to the final act. You have to get on the ride and process it until the end. The songs are meant to be heard from start to finish. We want you to take the whole trip with us.”

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Dying Wish Share “Lost in the Fall” Video

By
Ana Santos
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Dying Wish

Portland’s own DYING WISH have announced their new album Symptoms of Survival. It arrives on November 3 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order the album, produced by Randy LeBoeuf, here. 

To accompany this exciting news, the quartet has shared the video for “Lost in the Fall.” Watch it here. 

It’s a stormy clip — quite literally. The band is performing amid a lightning storm but there is nothing quite as fierce as singer Emma Boster — both her blood-curdling screams and her piercing stare. 

“‘Lost in the Fall’ is written about the natural untangling of a friendship or a relationship with someone over time,” Boster says. “It’s about letting go of control and accepting your fate and failure in love. Imagine the feeling in your throat and gut when you know things are coming to an end. Surrender to that feeling and face the direction of moving on.”

“Lost in the Fall” follows “Watch My Promise Die,” which Stereogum lauded as “a massive slab of heaviness.”

Dying Wish also announced an extensive fall tour schedule. All dates are below.

DYING WISH ON TOUR:
WWITH BOUNDARIES, OMERTA, FOREIGN HANDS, GATES TO HELL, ROMAN CANDLE, + EXCIDE:
10/20 — Santa Cruz, CA —  The Vets Hall
10/21 — Fresno, CA — Full Circle Brewery
10/22 — Las Vegas, NV — American Legion Post 8
10/24 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Underground
10/26 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
10/27 — Dallas, TX — Wrecking Ball Fest*
10/28 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
10/31 – 11/4 — Downtown Miami, FL — Headbangers Boat*
11/6 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum 
11/7 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade Purgatory
11/8 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
11/9 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
11/10 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
11/11 — Brooklyn, NY — Meadows
11/12 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
11/14 — New Kensington, PA — Preserving Underground
11/15 — Columbus, OH — Ace of cups
11/16 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
11/17 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
11/18 — Saint Paul, MN — Amsterdam
11/19 — North Kansas City, MO — The Rino 
11/21 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater 
11/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court
11/24 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
11/25 — Seattle, WA — Vera Project 
11/26 — Spokane, WA — Big Dipper
11/27 — Boise, ID — The Shredder 
11/29 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Posts
11/30 — San Francisco, CA — Neck of the Woods
12/1 — San Fernando, CA — Midnight Hour
12/2 — Anaheim, CA — Chain Reaction
*Dying Wish Only

SYMPTOMS OF SURVIVAL TRACK LISTING:
“Symptoms of Survival”    
“Watch My Promise Die“
“Starved”
“Prey For Me”    
“Path To Your Grave”    
“Paved In Sorrow”    
“Tongues of Lead”    
“Kiss of Judas”    
“Hell’s Final Blessing”    
“Torn From Your Silhouette”    
“Lost In The Fall”

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Holy Wars Share “Deus Ex Machina”

By
Luke Spencer
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HOLY WARS
Take Us on a Wild Ride in Epic New Single & Video 
“Deus Ex Machina”
Stream HERE | Watch HERE
Announce Signing To Pale Chord

Genre-blurring provocateurs HOLY WARS have dropped their mind-bending new single and music video “Deus Ex Machina” today. Matching hard hitting metal riffs with frantic spoken word, soaring pop melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics, “Deus Ex Machina” is the next step in the evolution of HOLY WARS, perfectly showcasing the indefinable combination of vocalist, Kat Leon’s dynamic vocal techniques and guitarist/producer, Nick Perez‘s down-tuned guitar riffs and cinematic soundscapes. Stream “Deus Ex Machina” HERE and watch the video HERE or by clicking the thumbnail below. 

Holy Wars “Deus Ex Machina”

The cinematic music video for “Deus Ex Machina” immerses us in the literal rollercoaster ride of vocalist Kat Leon’s deep and sometimes dark psyche. She unpacks the song’s themes as follows:

“Deus Ex Machina was inspired by my love of psychology and how fascinating the brain is. The God of the human machine. Deus Ex Machina meaning God from the Machine really helped shape the message of what I was wanting to say lyrically in this song, how our personal narrative is powerful. We often rewrite our stories as the hero’s tale but we very possibly could be the villain in another’s. Our words are powerful and our story is our legacy. In this song I wanted to display the attack side of the narrative, how any issue I have had with another has stemmed from projection, a choice and the power I allow it to have. The ghost in the machine haunting my thoughts and puppeting my actions. Deus Ex Machina is a hard hitting wild sonic ride of the mania that lives underneath us all.”

The single will be the first HOLY WARS release via their brand new label home, Pale Chord, as they also announce their signing to the prominent alternative label today, joining an impressive roster of fellow groundbreaking artists such as Spiritbox, Harper and Thousand Below.

Blending thoughtful introspection with their trademark chaotic energy, “Deus Ex Machina” highlights HOLY WARS’ unrelenting creative spirit and is arguably their heaviest release to date. Today’s release and new label announcement only furthers the band’s incessantly gaining momentum garnered from their authentic, DIY approach, which has already yielded nearly 10 million global streams and 700,000 YouTube views for previous releases.

With their unpredictable sound, provocative artistry, and new label home, HOLY WARS continue to defy genres and blow minds. Embrace the weird and stay tuned for more from these sonic shapeshifters soon.

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Asking Alexandria – Where Do We Go From Here? | Album Review

By
Luke Spencer
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Right off the bat, this Asking Alexandria album is better than the previous two. The big problem is most of this album is writing and material already covered over the years, with a 2023 over-production polish. For every strong drum blast, there is an electronic backing track. For every guitar riff, there are a dozen digital effects. The music isn’t terrible but it sounds processed to death and it all fits the perfect mainstream radio format Asking Alexandria is dead set on hitting. Even if it’s a step up from recent albums, it’s still not great. Where DOES Asking Alexandria go from here? 5/10.

Asking Alexandria Where Do We Go From Here? Album Review

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From Google Bard: “Asking Alexandria are an English rock band from York, North Yorkshire, consisting of guitarists Ben Bruce and Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, lead vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley.

The band was formed in 2006 by Ben Bruce, who was originally the band’s drummer. He later switched to guitar and recruited Worsnop as the lead vocalist. The band’s lineup was completed by bassist Joe Lancaster and drummer Ryan Binns.

Asking Alexandria released their debut album, Stand Up and Scream, in 2009. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 19 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. The album spawned the singles “Final Episode (Let’s Change the World with Rock and Roll)”, “Stand Up and Scream”, and “Not the Same”.

In 2011, the band released their second album, Reckless & Relentless. The album was even more successful than their debut, reaching number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Run Free”, “To the Stage”, and “Moving On”.

In 2013, the band released their third album, From Death to Destiny. The album was a departure from their previous sound, incorporating more electronic elements. The album was not as successful as their previous albums, but it still reached number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart.

In 2015, lead singer Danny Worsnop left the band to focus on his other band, We Are Harlot. He was replaced by Denis Stoff.

In 2016, the band released their fourth album, The Black. The album was a return to their metalcore roots. The album spawned the singles “I Won’t Give In” and “The Death of Me”.

In 2017, Denis Stoff left the band and Danny Worsnop returned. The band released their fifth album, Like a House on Fire, in 2017. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Alone in a Room” and “Undivided”.

In 2020, the band released their sixth album, See What’s on the Inside. The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album spawned the singles “Antisocialist” and “Alone Again”.

Asking Alexandria have sold over 2 million albums worldwide. They have toured extensively, and have appeared at major festivals such as Download Festival and Warped Tour. They are considered one of the most popular metalcore bands in the world. #AskingAlexandria

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