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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Reveal First Official Radio Single “Psycho” Music Video

By
Ana Santos
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Asking Alexandria
Credit: Danny Worsnop

#1 Active Rock radio-charting British rock outfit ASKING ALEXANDRIA have established themselves as one of the most important rock bands of this generation through years of hard touring, four RIAA Gold-certified singles, two #1 albums and several Top 10 hits. The band—Ben Bruce (lead guitar), Danny Worsnop (vocals), Cameron Liddell (rhythm guitar), Sam Bettley (bass) and James Cassells (drums)—will release their anticipated eighth full-length studio album WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? this fall via Better Noise Music. The album’s debut track “Dark Void” was released in May and saw the band return to their metalcore beginnings has already amassed 5 million streams and 1 million video views to date. ASKING ALEXANDRIA have today (June 16) shared the album’s electrified first official radio single “Psycho” along with releasing the vindictive, heavy-hitting track “Bad Blood across digital platforms. Stream both tracks HERE. Watch the “Psycho” music video below or directly via YouTube HERE.

“‘Psycho’ is one of those songs that is talking about when you feel trapped inside your own head, trapped by your own vices and your own downfalls,” explains BRUCE. “Whether it’s being stuck in a relationship that doesn’t work for you, or feeling like you can’t stop drinking or doing drugs, or maybe you’re stuck in a job that you hate, and you’re just battling yourself in your own head wondering ‘why am I still here? Why do I keep doing these things?’. Ultimately, at the end of the day we all feel a little bit crazy…a little bit like a Psycho. It’s just a fun song that we can all relate to, and stylistically we thought to ourselves ‘how do we make a song that sounds like it could live on the ‘Like A House On Fire’ album, but also like it could live on the ‘From Death to Destiny’ album?’. So musically, from a writing standpoint, it was a really enjoyable experience to meld those two eras of Asking Alexandria together and see what that might look like.”

Earlier this week ASKING ALEXANDRIA announced a co-headlining tour with THE HU, the acclaimed Mongolian rock sensation and Better Noise Music labelmates. The “Psycho Thunder” tour will kick off this fall and also includes labelmates Bad Wolves and opening act Zero 9:36. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.askingalexandria.com. The UK-based rockers will make their way overseas in July for three festival appearances—Rock Fest (WI), Inkcarceration Festival (OH) and Louder Than Life (KY)—before the co-headlining tour commences August 30 in San Antonio, TX. Throughout the trek, which ends October 8 in Los Angeles, ASKING ALEXANDRIA will appear on additional festival dates including Rocklahoma (OK), Blue Ridge Rock Festival (VA), and Louder Than Life (KY). See full dates listed below.

ASKING ALEXANDRIA Tour Dates:

6/16   Dessel, BE – Graspop *

6/17   Clisson, FR – Hellfest *

6/19   Bochum, DE – Zeche Bochum

6/20   Leipzig, DE – Taubchenthal

6/22   Oslo, NO – Tons of Rock

6/24   Nummijarvi, FI – Nummirock *

6/26   Tallinn, ES – Helitehas

6/27   Riga, LT – Palladium Riga

6/28   Vilnius, LI – Loftas

6/30   Warsaw, PL – Progresja

7/2     Budapest, HU – Budapest Park

7/4     Bucuresti, RO – Quantic Club

7/8     Malakasa, GR – Rockwave Festival *      

7/14   Cadott, WI – Rock Fest *

7/15   Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival *

7/21   Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life *

8/30   San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port #

9/1     Dallas, TX – The Factory In Deep Ellum #

9/2     Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma *

9/3     Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall #

9/5     Atlanta, GA – The Eastern #

9/7     Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live #

9/8     Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall #

9/9     Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival *

9/11   New York, NY – Terminal 5 #

9/12   Boston, MA – House of Blues #

9/13   Bethlehem, PA – The Wind Creek Event Center #

9/15   Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center #

9/16   Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #

9/17   Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom #

9/19   Cleveland, OH – TempleLive #

9/20   Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit #

9/22   Ft Wayne, IN – Piere’s Entertainment Center #

9/23   Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life *

9/25   Chesterfield, MO – The Factory #

9/26   Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre #

9/27   Greenbay, WI – EPIC Event Center #

9/29   Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/ Eagles Club #

10/1   Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove #

10/3   Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium #

10/4   Salt Lake City, UT – The Union #

10/7   Las Vegas, NV – The Industrial Sound #

10/8   Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern #

# “Psycho Thunder Tour” with The HU, Bad Wolves and Zero 9:36

* Festival Date 

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SEVENDUST Release Music Video for “Holy Water” from Upcoming 14th Album

By
Ana Santos
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Sevendust
photo credit: Chuck Brueckmann

With their latest single “Everything” currently in the Top 25 at Active Rock radio and celebrating weeks as one of the top most-added songs at the format, GRAMMY® Award-nominated SEVENDUST is releasing another piece of music for fans. “Holy Water” is the new song being released from Truth Killer – the band’s 14th studio album slated for worldwide release on July 28  via Napalm Records.

“Holy Water” is an upbeat rocker that is now available via all digital service providers. The band – Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby and Morgan Rose – have filmed a music video that captures the same passion that SEVENDUST delivers with their unforgettable live performances. The video is the second clip directed by J.T. Ibanez (P.O.D., Loveless, Orianthi) for the Truth Killer release.

From the introspective opening of “I Might Let The Devil Win” to the classic SEVENDUST sound of “Fence,” the twelve songs on Truth Killer demonstrate that the band sounds as relevant today as they did on their 1997 self-titled debut. “Truth Killer,” “No Revolution” and “Holy Water” combine elements of the classic SEVENDUST sound with modern updates, pointing their lyrical lens at the world today and showcasing the musical diversity that has won the band a legion of loyal fans. The first song released was the album closer, “Fence,” accompanied by a claymation music video directed and animated by Ollie Jones. 

The band also released a music video for “Everything” – the first official single from Truth Killer – that was directed by J.T. Ibanez and can be seen here. Producer, friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette returned to produce Truth Killer.

Pre-Order Truth Killer HERE

Truth Killer tracklisting:
1. I Might Let the Devil Win
2. Truth Killer
3. Won’t Stop the Bleeding
4. Everything
5. No Revolution
6. Sick Mouth
7. Holy Water
8. Leave Hell Behind
9. Superficial Drug
10. Messenger
11. Love and Hate
12. Fence

SEVENDUST Truth Killer will be available in the following formats:
-1CD 6p. Digisleeve
-1LP Gatefold Vinyl BLACK       
-1LP Gatefold Vinyl MINT – North American retail Only           
-1LP Gatefold Vinyl *Die Hard* MARBLED BLUE/WHITE/BLACK (Slipmat, Record Butler) – Napalm Mail Order Only, limited to 300
-1LP Gatefold Vinyl GLOW IN THE DARK – Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
-1LP Gatefold Vinyl CURACAO TRANSPARENT – Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
-1LP Gatefold Vinyl GOLD – Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
-1LP Gatefold Vinyl ORANGE TRANSPARENT – Band Mail Order Only, limited to 500
-Music Cassette NEON YELLOW TRANSPARENT – Napalm Mail Order Only
-1CD 6p. Digisleeve + Shirt “Truth Killer” Bundle – Napalm Mail Order Only
-Digital Album

With a reputation as being one of the best live bands and recently making headlines as the band you “don’t ever, ever, ever want to go on after,” SEVENDUST is getting ready to begin a long run of tour dates to support Truth Killer. The tour resumes in August with Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH. The band also recently announced the Machine Killer Tour – a co-headline run with Static-X – that is a reunion run that is over two decades in the making kicking off in October. As a band who loves to bring the music to their fans live, 2023/2024 will be busy years for SEVENDUST. More information on all upcoming tour dates and ticket and VIP info can be found here: https://sevendust.com/pages/tour. 

SEVENDUST 2023 Tour Dates:
Aug 1 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Event Complex *
Aug 2 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *
Aug 4 – Charles Town, WV – The Event Center at Hollywood Casino *
Aug 5 – Grantville, PA – Hollywood Casino Outdoors *
Aug 7 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union LIVE! *
Aug 8 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion *
Aug 10 – Quebec City, QC – Agora Port de Québec *
Aug 12 – Mashantucket, CT – The Premier Theater (at Foxwoods Resort Casino) *
Aug 13 – Johnstown, PA – 1st Summit Arena *
Aug 17 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live *
Aug 19 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater *
Aug 20 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port *
Aug 22 – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre *
Aug 23 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center *
Aug 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe *
Aug 26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Ballroom *
Aug 28 – Fargo, ND – Outdoors at Fargo Brewing *
Aug 29 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore *
Aug 31 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Concert Cove * 

October 6 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall ^
October 7 – Dallas, TX – The Factory Deep Ellum ^
October 8 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall ^
October 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle ^
October 11 –  Murfreesboro, TN – Outside at Hop Springs ^
October 13 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall ^
October 14 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore ^
October 15 – Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall ^
October 17 –  Detroit, MI – The Fillmore ^
October 18 – Ft. Wayne, IN – The Clyde ^
October 19 – Gary, IN -– The Hard Rock ^
October 20 – Clive, IA – Horizon Event Center ^
October 22 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory ^
October 23 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre ^
October 24 – Tulsa, OK – The Tulsa Theatre ^
October 26 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium ^
October 27 – Albuquerque, NM – REVEL ^
October 28 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock ^
October 30 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee ^
October 31 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues ^
November 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern  ^

* Opening for Alter Bridge
^ Machine Killer Tour with Static-X, dope, Lines of Loyalty

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Slipknot “Live at MSG” Vinyl Coming August 18

By
Luke Spencer
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SLIPKNOT LIVE AT MSG DOUBLE VINYL SET TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 18 
WITH EXCLUSIVE PACKAGING + COLORWAYS 

Slipknot has always bent the world to its own collective will. One of the countless examples occurred on February 5, 2009, when the band did what few could have predicted when they’d started: Slipknot headlined the World’s Most Famous Arena — Madison Square Garden. The band’s MSG set is now the stuff of legend, being on the heels of the band’s first Number One album in the U.S. (All Hope Is Gone), and only months before they would headline the UK’s Download Festival for the first time. The New York City show was eight months and nine countries into the All Hope Is Gone World Tour, and as such, their performance was ruthless and jaw-dropping, and a perfect document of the era for the band.  

On August 18, the concert will be made available for the first time ever on vinyl to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Slipknot’s fourth album, 2008’s chart-topping and influential All Hope Is Gone.

Pre-orders are available here.

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The release will feature new art by the band’s M. Shawn (clown) Crahan.

The limited edition, custom-colored vinyl was hand-selected by the band.  

The variants are as follows:
All Retail: Black 
Knotfest Exclusive 1: Coke Bottle Clear With Silver Splatter
Knotfest Exclusive 2: Light Blue With Silver Splatter
D2C Exclusive 1: Clear With Silver Splatter
D2C Exclusive 2: Lemonade With Silver Splatter
D2C 3: Black Ice With Silver Splatter

TRACK LISTING:
SIDE A:
A1. (sic)[3:55]
A2. Eyeless [4:15]
A3. Wait And Bleed [2:44]
A4. Get This [4:28]

SIDE B:
B1. Before I Forget [4:22]
B2. The Blister Exists [6:37]
B3. Dead Memories [4:03]
B4. Left Behind [3:28]

SIDE C:
C1. Disasterpiece [5:09]
C2. Purity [6:26]
C3. Everything Ends [4:22]
C4. Psychosocial [5:41]

SIDE D:
D1. Duality [5:26]
D2. People = Shit [4:10]
D3. Surfacing [4:49]
D4. Spit It Out [7:35]

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From Google Bard: “Slipknot is an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995. The band’s current lineup consists of Shawn Crahan (percussion, backing vocals), Sid Wilson (turntablism, sampling), Mick Thomson (guitar), Corey Taylor (lead vocals), James Root (guitar), Alessandro Venturella (bass), and Jay Weinberg (drums).

The band has been known for its distinctive visual appearance, which features nine members wearing individual masks and jumpsuits. The masks have become a signature part of the band’s image, and each member has their own unique mask that reflects their personality and role in the band.”

IDLES Bring Joy As A Live Act To The National

By
Luke Spencer
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A strong beat and strobe lights. Those were the constants of last night’s sold-out performance from IDLES at The National. Whether it was Joe Talbot directing the crowd into two sides, or the band dancing on stage to the percussion, the strong beat and strobe lights kept going on stage for over an hour in Richmond, VA.

From that opening beat, there was a quick energy that lasted through the night. Only two songs in and there were crowd surfers and a guitarist playing on the barricade. A long setlist and even more sweat were given out at the venue. This was my first time seeing IDLES and the most noticeable feature was how good the band sounded live. This is a group that can match their clarity and performance from the studio to a live audience without needing any assistance.

Along with that clear sound, it also sounded raw. This was a concert from talented individuals who felt the music and were able to provide the experience without a heavy backtrack. It proves that punk (or whatever classification you want to give to a band like IDLES) can still exist in a time where AI-assisted music and laptop-created backtracks are taking over stages. If anything, IDLES proved last night why a raw performance stands out better than something artificial.

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From Google Bard: “IDLES are a British rock band formed in Bristol in 2009. The band consists of Joe Talbot (vocals), Mark Bowen (guitar), Lee Kiernan (guitar), Adam Devonshire (bass) and Jon Beavis (drums). They have released four albums: Brutalism (2017), Joy as an Act of Resistance (2018), Ultra Mono (2020), and Crawler (2021).

IDLES are known for their energetic live performances, their politically charged lyrics, and their blend of post-punk, hardcore, and electronica. They have been praised by critics for their originality, their raw energy, and their ability to connect with audiences on a personal level.”

Vexed – Negative Energy | Album Review

By
Michael Reitemeier
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Vexed

Panic. Labored breathing. An overbearing ominous feeling. Seconds later, VEXED drops in with an intensity to reel you in on their album opener, “PTSD”. For the Napalm Records signees, the three-piece is one of the fresher bands on the scene, but one that commands attention to every new listen. After sharing the stage with the likes of Spiritbox, Static Dress, Caskets, and more, with only four years under their belt so far, VEXED have risen from up-and-comers and have plenty of eyes and ears on them in 2023. With sophomore LP Negative Energy finally arriving, their year’s set to be a big one, with Tech Fest and Misery Loves Company shows on the way.

Lead single “Anti-Fetish” bends the hell out of some notes in its opening riff before we get the first taste of Megan Targett with a voracious vocal delivery. Of the single, the band shares: “Anti fetish is us confronting the constant comparisons and ungrounded hate that bands receive. It’s become completely accepted in the scene to cross the line of constructive criticism and just dive bomb into hatred and prejudice. This song is us setting the record straight by calling out the blatant discrimination.” In a scene obsessed with calling records “mid” and punching down, VEXED stands tall and content in supreme metallic hardcore form. Lyrically, “We don’t talk about it” paints a picture of suppression vs. the necessitation to have an outlet. Sonically, it benefits from an accompanying hi-hat ride to not just be a straight up -core track.

“X my <3 (Hope to die)” shows off some range from Targett and continues the groove well, but perhaps leans into its theme a bit too comfortably. Alternatively, “Panic Attack” sounds just like that with a monstrous riff from the opening seconds and a blistering vocal speed in its verse; verbalizing the loss of control with a chaotic instrumental backdrop feels accurate and succinct. VEXED’s best breakdown on Negative Energy goes to “Lay down your flowers” which gave me a swift kick to the teeth right before a Sabian Lynch (Alpha Wolf) feature that fits like a glove. “There’s no place like home” throws in some record scratches aplenty, so don’t be shocked to see this banger hit the “nu_metal moment” rotation.

VEXED is at their peak when they’re pumping out fast-paced, virulent tempos, and that’s the stage set on “Extremist”. On the other hand, in the back half of Negative Energy, songs like “Default”, where singing and melody sneaks its way in, there’s certainly some depth that the group could serve to explore more instead of a non-stop onslaught. There’s no too much of a good thing, but variety is the spice of 13-track albums – and I was surprised to see this vulnerability come to fruition after eight straight heaters. Single “Trauma Euphoria” has the chorus fans will be shouting back live, still bringing the heavy everywhere else in the track, including a well-placed guitar solo to close it out. A six-minute procedural in “It’s not the end” makes it the highlight song on Negative Energy, stretching out VEXED’s creativity and scope into a stellar listen.

VEXED wraps up Negative Energy with a soft instrumental “DMT” ahead of closer “Nepotism”. Not afraid to showcase their brutality one last time, it’s the lyrical icing on the cake, taking privilege to task and making a mockery of it. The track placement is curious, as I would have placed this with the heavy front-end of the album and had “DMT” end the flow more smoothly, but at the end of the day, there’s no weak tracks on Negative Energy. It’s evidence that VEXED may be young, but they’re hungry and show a talent that meets and can even exceed bands who have been doing it three or four times as long as them. I’m excited for VEXED’s future, as Napalm Records has found a gem and has well-put faith in them.

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Vexed Releases New Song “Trauma Euphoria”

By
Luke Spencer
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UK Alt-Metal Act VEXED Releases Dynamic Third Single “Trauma Euphoria”
& Official Music Video | Watch HERE!

New Album, Negative Energy, out this Friday, June 23 via Napalm Records | Pre-Order NOW!

UK alt-metal band VEXED have revealed their third new single, the dynamic “Trauma Euphoria”, together with an official music video! This Friday, the fast-rising act will drop their aggressive new offering, Negative Energy – the successor to their disturbingly honest, highly-lauded debut, Culling Culture.

Standout track “Trauma Euphoria” features some of the most impressive guitar work on the new album – heavier than ever before. Gifted lead vocalist Megan Targett’s brutal growls and beautiful, crystal clear clean vocals create an impactful contrast, captivating the listener.

Vexed “Trauma Euphoria”

Megan Targett on “Trauma Euphoria”:
“Experiencing a traumatic event or grieving a major loss comes with a myriad of feelings. Denial, depression, anger and sadness are the most common ones you hear about. However, there is one that I’ve found nobody speaks of; Euphoria. Small moments of time where you forget that you’re grieving and slip back into the person you were before the event. It’s like a euphoric experience that’s heightened by the fact your brain hasn’t felt any hit of dopamine in such a long time.

However, that sudden realization when you remember the trauma and snap out of the high has you crashing 10X harder. Feelings of guilt and shame take over and you fall deeper into the dark depths of your depression and grief. This dark place becomes a safe space in your mind, as leaving it can cause more pain and isn’t worth the fall. You can become addicted to suffering and this song is a love letter to it.”

Negative Energy Tracklisting:
1. PTSD
2. Anti-Fetish
3. We don’t talk about it
4. X my <3 (Hope to die)
5. Panic attack
6. Lay down your flowers
7. There’s no place like home
8. Extremist
9. Default
10. Trauma Euphoria
11. It’s not the end
12. DMT
13. Nepotism

Haunting intro track “PTSD” sets a stage of dread for the carnage to come, building up to the all-consuming, panic-stricken lead riff of crushing single “Anti-Fetish”. Blistering with disorderly intensity, VEXED confront the constant comparisons and ungrounded hate that bands receive. “We don’t talk about it” – featuring pitch-shifted verses emulating a disguised voice – explores childhood trauma and survivor’s guilt. “Panic attack” centers on mental health issues, representing terror and frustration through heavy riffs and grooving vocals. Furious “Lay down your flowers” (feat. Alpha Wolf vocalist Lochie Keogh) showcases extreme vocals and bombarding drums, while disturbingly groovy following track “There’s no place like home” draws inspiration from ‘The Wizard of Oz’. The unbelievably heavy “Extremist” gets straight to the point, kicking off with fast and demanding vocal rhythms, while “Default”, on the other hand, displays multifaceted lead singer-to-watch Megan Targett’s high-soaring clean vocals juxtaposed against her menacing deep growls. The album’s most emotional offering, “It’s Not The End”, serves as a magnificent dedication to a loved one passing away while manifesting their legacy, before sliding into instrumental interlude “DMT” – cradled by lo-fi beats with hints of 808, delivered in fresh VEXED style. Intense album finale “Nepotism” wraps up Negative Energy with a knot of rage before slowly fading out into darkness. Negative Energy proves itself as a stunning, devastating musical conduit – ventilating the band’s pain-stricken burdens and breathing life into their fresh approach, delivered with a vengeance.

Negative Energy achieves pinnacle musicianship and gripping, profound and brave lyricism. Instead of opting for forced positivity like many of their contemporaries, the Hertfordshire three-piece channel every ounce of their Negative Energy into these 13 tracks – recharging themselves for an uphill battle. 
 
The band states:             
“We are so proud to present to you our second album. Since our first release, we have each endured traumatic experiences, surrounded by death, betrayal, pain and grief.  In order to find any strength, we first had to accept that we weren’t okay, then take our trauma and face it head on, sharing our vulnerability, fears and weaknesses.  Instead of forcing ourselves to try and be positive we put all our negative energy into the album in order to begin our own repair and to overcome.”

VEXED is:
Megan Targett – Vocals
Jay Bacon – Guitar
Willem Mason-Geraghty – Drums
 
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From Google Bard: “Vexed is a British alt-metal band from Hertfordshire, England. They formed in 2016 and released their debut album, Culling Culture, in 2021. The album was met with critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising the band’s brutal sound and honest lyrics.

Vexed’s music is a fusion of heavy metal, hardcore, and alternative rock. Their sound is characterized by their aggressive guitars, pounding drums, and raw vocals. Their lyrics often deal with dark themes such as death, betrayal, and pain.

The band’s current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Ben Carter, bassist Matt Wilkinson, and drummer Tom Ashton. They are signed to Napalm Records and have toured extensively throughout Europe and the United States.

In 2023, Vexed released their second album, Negative Energy. The album is even heavier and more aggressive than their debut, and it continues to explore the band’s dark and personal themes. Negative Energy has been met with critical acclaim, and it has been praised for its brutal sound and powerful lyrics.

Vexed is one of the most exciting new bands in heavy music. They are a force to be reckoned with, and their music is sure to leave a lasting impression.”

Kvelertak Share “Skoggangr” Video

By
Ana Santos
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Your favorite punked-up, black metal-adjacent, classic rock-worshipping Norwegian group KVELERTAK are back! Their new album Endling arrives on September 8 via Rise Records/Petroleum Records. Pre-order it here.

The band has shared the lyric video for “Skoggnagr.” Watch it here. 

“‘Skoggangr’ was the first song we wrote for Endling. It’s a song about Helmut Von Botnlaus, whose life history and written records have inspired many of the lyrics on the album,” the band explains. “It all takes place in the heathlands and mountain area of the south-west coast of Norway, where  Helmut was born. This is where he spent most of his secluded life, living off what the earth can provide him with while fighting anyone trying to destroy the surrounding nature. Wind 
turbine and real estate developers, look out!”

“From Lindtjørnsknuten I keep watch, looking towards Bjerkreim where the war is lost. String my bow, sacrifice a tick, stomping to the beat of an old slått.”  —Helmut  

Thematically, the album continues on the path of 2020’s critically acclaimed Splid — which received press accolades from Stereogum, MetalSucks, Kerrang!, Revolver, Invisible Oranges, Blabbermouth, Guitar World, and more — by delving further into local lore and legend, though guitarist Vidar Landa summed it up best. “On Endling, we tell the stories of the extinct and dying men and women of Norway. Old and new myths, culture, and rituals come to life — the folklore that doesn’t fit a TV series concept. Vikings and trolls are for television. This is the real deal.”

 “As the sun fell, at the time when oxen are unyoked, following the trail cut by the footsteps of Rasmus Vardal, the marauders of rock came riding again, screaming Kielland is dead, long live Kielland!,” exclaims the band.

ENDLING TRACK LISTING:
“Krøterveg Te Helvete“
“Fedrekult”
“Likvoke”
“Motsols”
“Døgeniktens Kvad”
“Endling”
“Skoggangr”
“Paranoia 297”
“Svart September”
“Morild”

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Baroness Return With New Album “Stone”; Sweet Oblivion Tour

By
Luke Spencer
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Baroness

BARONESS RETURN WITH STONE (SEPTEMBER 15, ABRAXAN HYMNS)

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WATCH THE “LAST WORD” VIDEO NOW
“SWEET OBLIVION TOUR” BEGINS OCTOBER 13

Baroness return with their highly-anticipated sixth album, STONE, on Sept. 15 via Abraxan Hymns.

“An important through line in Baroness is we don’t like to repeat ourselves,” John Baizley explains. “It’s all about the willingness to take risks. When I was younger, the whole point of music was to be different, not to do the same thing, and not to listen to parents or play by the rules. That’s kind of goofy, but in practice, it works. It’s really sort of terrifying to be at the sixth record in your career and think that you’ll have to keep up with your history rather than continually invent. So, we doubled down on continuously inventing to see where it takes us. I think this record is a good reflection of that. STONE is a lot more alive, more direct.”

That voluntary evolution brought the now Philadelphia-meets-Brooklyn based band to the border town of Barryville, N.Y. Electing to self-produce STONE,  Baroness spent a month shrouded amidst the pines, holed up in a vacation rental that became an impromptu recording space replete with big, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and brick/glass walls. While they wrote STONE, Baizley recorded and pre-mixed it in real time, giving each song on STONE its own sonic treatment. After the group finished tracking drums, guitars, and bass, they took everything back to Baizley’s basement studio to record vocals before handing the album off to mix master Joe Barresi (Kyuss, Tool) and mastering guru Bob Ludwig (Led Zeppelin, Nirvana).

“The recording process was completely self-contained,” adds Sebastian Thomsen. “Having just the four of us in a rented house in the mountains for a month resulted in not only a cohesive and authentic sound, but also an intense collective mentality.”

“I think we were able to strip everything away on this record,” Gina Gleason shares. “We were unified in that. So, we just jumped in and did our best. That felt really good. It was a really cool, empowering, creative experience.”

Baroness “Last Word”

The band offer a preview of the stirring new album with today’s release of “Last Word,” and its accompanying Nick Jost-directed video. “I had been developing this process for video and animation, and this being our first self-produced album, we thought ‘why not extend that ethos to the video, too?’” explains the Baroness bass player. “It was really nerve racking to direct and create my first music video, but having a lifetime of nightmares and a love for strange animation turned out to be very useful.”

Baroness Return! | “Last Word” Song Reaction

STONE pre-orders and pre-saves are available now (https://baroness.lnk.to/STONE). The album features original cover art by John Baizley and is available on a variety of formats, including an indie exclusive LP and ten limited-edition custom vinyl variants themed after each song on the album and designed by Baizley himself, as well as CD, a limited-edition deluxe CD featuring a bonus disc of live tracks recorded on the “Your Baroness” tour, and a limited blue cassette.

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Baroness Stone
STONE album cover; original painting by John Baizley

STONE track listing:
1.    Embers
2.    Last Word
3.    Beneath the Rose
4.    Choir
5.    The Dirge
6.    Anodyne
7.    Shine
8.    Magnolia
9.    Under the Wheel
10.  Bloom

Baroness have simultaneously announced the “Sweet Oblivion Tour,” a seven-week trek that sees the band traversing North America this Fall. Tickets are on-sale Friday, June 23, at 10 am local time, with Baroness bringing along some of their favorite bands including Jesus Piece, Portrayal of Guilt, Primitive Man, KEN Mode, Wayfarer, Chat Pile, Vile Creature, Soul Glo, Sheer Mag, Escuela Grind, Midwife, Hoaxed, Empire State Bastard, Cloud Rat, Imperial Triumphant, Uniform and Agriculture, with more support acts to be announced. More information and ticket pre-sales available at yourbaroness.com.

October 13 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Sound Stage

-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 14 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club

-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 15 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel

–With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 17 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor

–With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 18 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade

-With special guests Jesus Piece and Escuela Grind

October 20 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind

October 21 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind

October 22 – Austin, TX – Empire Control Room & Garage

-With special guests Portrayal of Guilt and Escuela Grind

October 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater

-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife

October 25 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater

-With special guests Primitive Man and Midwife

October 27 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture

October 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether

-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture

October 29 – Berkeley, CA – UC Theater Taube Family Music Hall

-With special guests Primitive Man, Midwife and Agriculture

October 31 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre

-With special guests KEN Mode and Hoaxed

November 3 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile

-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 4 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre

-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 6 – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall

-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 7 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theater

-With special guests KEN Mode and Empire State Bastard

November 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

-With special guests Wayfarer and Empire State Bastard

November 11 – Denver, CO – Summit

-With special guests Wayfarer and Empire State Bastard

November 12 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room Lounge

-With special guests Wayfarer and Empire State Bastard

November 14 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

-With special guests Chat Pile and Empire State Bastard

November 15 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre

-With special guests Chat Pile and Empire State Bastard

November 17 – Columbus, OH – The King of Club

-With special guests Vile Creature

November 18 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall

-With special guests Vile Creature and Cloud Rat

November 19 – Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall

-With special guests Vile Creature

November 20 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield

-With special guests Vile Creature

November 22 – Albany, NY – Empire Live

-With special guests Soul Glo

November 24 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom

-With special guests Soul Glo and Cloud Rat

November 25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre

-With special guests Soul Glo

November 26 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom

-With special guests Soul Glo

November 28 – Boston, MA – Royale

-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant

November 29 – New York, NY – Webster Hall

-With special guests Sheer Mag and Imperial Triumphant

December 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer

-With special guests Sheer Mag and Uniform

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Little Miss Nasty bring Rock-n-Roll Burlesque to House of Yes in Brooklyn, NY on June 11, 2023.

By
Nadia Pulgar
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The rock ‘n’ roll traveling burlesque troupe, Little Miss Nasty, was at Brooklyn’s House of Yes with a provocative, jaw-dropping performance. The two-night residency featured performances by some of the most incredible dancers to ever set foot on a stage. These women did it all during the three-part show: crawling on walls, performing aerial stunts, singing, and dancing to a fantastic setlist of rock and metal tunes. Little Miss Nasty founder, Gina Katon, has created a space that uses entertainment, unabated rebellion, and seduction to uplift and empower women.

Walking into House of Yes was an experience in and of itself. When you first walk in, you’re greeted by multitudes of statues, disco balls, and oversized eyeballs hanging from the circus tent-painted ceiling. Despite the mismatched and quirky décor, the unconventional venue is quite inviting. Once inside the seating area, you could hear the theater buzzing with excited patrons waiting for the spectacle to commence.

Throughout the night, the multi-talented artists went through a multitude of costume changes and kept the audience guessing. They used songs from artists such as Korn, Nine Inch Nails, Combichrist, Rage Against The Machine, Pantera, In This Moment, Rob Zombie, and “Sippin’ On A Forty” from the Little Miss Nasty crew, Gina and the Eastern Block. Along with an excellent music selection, the acrobatics performed by each of the members present were outstanding. For her debut with Little Miss Nasty, Julia DiPretoro scaled a wall like a natural-born spider and made it look effortless. Sylvana Cecilia Tapia mesmerized with an aerial routine in which she used chains to support herself from the ceiling. Kyla Bullings choreographed three of the numbers of the night and was an unstoppable dancing machine. Bringing modern interpretative dance to life was Taliya Winecoff, while Sabina Lundgren led the uprising of the sinful goddess. Singer and dancer extraordinaire, SaTiva, took to the air with a remarkable aerial piece.

A night filled with beauty, talent, and, most importantly, the powerful message that will transcend generations, borders, and the masses. Little Miss Nasty stands for women’s empowerment, and last Sunday night proved it. If you get a chance to witness these wonderful women on a stage near you, do it. You won’t regret it.

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Upcoming show dates:
JUNE 29 – LOS ANGELES
JULY 8 – LONG BEACH
JULY 15 – LAS VEGAS
JULY 27 – LOS ANGELES
AUG 3 – SAN DIEGO
AUG 18 – LAS VEGAS
SEP 16 – LAS VEGAS

Top 10 BEST 2000s Rock Bands (from Google Bard)

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Luke Spencer
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The 2000s were filled with breakout stars and huge bands making amazing music. Time to see how AI processes that decade. This video looks at the Top 10 BEST 2000s Rock Bands (from Google Bard). 

From Google Bard: “Here is my ranking of the top 10 rock bands of the 2000s, based on their commercial success, critical acclaim, and influence on the genre.”

Thank you to everyone who has been supporting and engaging with these Google Bard, or “Bardy”, videos. They are fun to work with and what I feel is a comical use of AI. All I know is that if there is ever an AI uprising, we just have to start playing Linkin Park and the bots will start having arguments with their own internal processing.

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(from Google Bard)

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997.

Foo Fighters is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1994.

Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt.

The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals).

Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California.

Muse are an English rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994.

My Chemical Romance (commonly abbreviated to MCR or My Chem) is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey. 

Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. 

The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. 

The White Stripes were an American rock duo from Detroit formed in 1997. 

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