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FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Louder Than Life 2025! 4 Days & 164 Bands featuring Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold and MANY MANY MANY MANY MORE! - READ IT HERE

2/28/2025

LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Louder Than Life 2025! 4 Days & 164 Bands featuring Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, BRING ME THE HORIZON, Sleep Token, $UICIDEBOY$, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie (playing Astro-Creep: 2000), A Perfect Circle and MANY more only at America’s Rock & Metal Festival!

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FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT: ROCKLAHOMA announces HUGE three day festival headlined by Shinedown, Three Days Grace, FFDP, Breaking Benjamin and MORE! - READ IT HERE

2/27/2025

ROCKLAHOMA 2025 UNLOCKED.
The ultimate rock experience is coming back to Pryor, OK.

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NEW MUSIC RELEASE: Progressive Rock Band PulsifierUnveils New Single "War Cry" - An Empowering Anthem for Overcoming Life's Challenges - LISTEN TO IT HERE

2/24/2025

Portland, Maine - February 24, 2025 - PULSIFIER, renowned for their intricate compositions and profound lyrical themes, is proud to announce the release of their latest single, "WAR CRY." This new track serves as a powerful anthem designed to inspire and empower listeners by channeling inner strength to confront and overcome personal adversities.

"WAR CRY" draws its lyrical inspiration from two iconic sources: Sun Tzu's ancient military treatise, "The Art of War," and the legendary tale of Alexander the Great’s war horse, Bucephalus. The song encapsulates the essence of resilience, strategy, and courage, urging listeners to harness their inner warrior to face life's battles, whether they be emotional, mental, or physical.

The single features a dynamic blend of progressive rock elements with intense, sweeping melodies, and intricate guitar work that mirrors the strategic maneuvers described in "The Art of War." The lyrics pay homage to Bucephalus, symbolizing bravery and the unbreakable spirit required to surmount obstacles.

MeA, the lead vocalist and lyricist, shared, "We wanted 'WAR CRY' to resonate with anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. Calling upon what can be learned from these historical references, we aim to inspire others to harness their inner strength. In the story of Bucephalus, it was said he initially had been afraid of his own shadow. From this, Alexander the Great discovered that by turning his face away from the darkness and towards the light, he became a fearless warrior! How many of us can relate to the controlling presence of darkness in our own lives, and how could we use this theory, and those of Tzu’s teachings, to guide us to triumph?"

"WAR CRY" is available on all major streaming platforms, and the band encourages fans to share their stories of personal triumph inspired by the song with the hashtag #WarCryStrength on social media.

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: LORDS OF ACID Announce2025 "Praise The Lords" Tour Featuring New Lead Singer Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) With Support FromLittle Miss Nasty - READ IT HERE

2/19/2025

Prepare for night after night of electrifying performances, stimulating beats, and raw, unbridled sensory fuel as two of the most provocative and bold acts in the music industry unite for the must-see "PRAISE THE LORDS" Tour 2025!

LORDS OF ACID
Known for their iconic mix of industrial, electro, and dance music, Lords of Acid has been shaking the foundations of the music world since the early '90s with hits like “Pussy” and “I Sit on Acid.” Their live shows are notorious for their energy, boundary-pushing visuals, and relentless dance grooves. This tour marks a monumental chapter in the band’s long-standing legacy and a new chapter as former
Butcher Babies singer CARLA HARVEY joins the band.

"I had three favorite bands in high school: Guns N’ Roses, Pantera and LORDS OF ACID. Each one shaped me and uniquely influenced me as an artist. LOA had me hooked from the moment I heard “I Sit On Acid” as a teenager dancing the night away at Detroit’s goth Industrial Haven City Club. My obsession with LOA only grew after I saw Coop’s artwork on the cover of “Voodoo U”. Now I get to record an album and go on tour with my industrial heroes! Pinch 16 year old me! She’ll be the one in the vocal booth. I’m adding a bucket list item to my resume: Reigning “Acid Queen”. Praise the Lords!" - CARLA HARVEY

"We are delighted to have such a fearlessly, powerful and strong women as Carla Harvey is as the new "Acid Queen"! Carla has a history as a successful heavy metal singer but her ability, range and styles are broad and impressive! She is more than cut out for the job as the new singer for

LORDS OF ACID. Plus she is drop dead gorgeous and a total professional. And Little Miss Nasty are perfect to have on tour with us. They too are fearless and unapologetically bad ass women. I have admired watching them create a huge name for themselves since they first toured with LOA in 2019." - MAURICE ENGELEN

LORDS OF ACID manager Marc Jordan says -
"We have engineered and envisioned this tour to be like no other tour LOA has ever done. When you walk into the venue, you will know exactly where you are - at a Lords Of Acid show. The pre show ambience, the lighting, the visuals and the atmosphere need to transport, elevate and stimulate the audience physically, mentally and spiritually. With LITTLE MISS NASTY and LORDS OF ACID, this whole night breathes debauchery, darkness, fun and pure sensory overload from beginning to end."

LITTLE MISS NASTY
Little Miss Nasty is widely recognized as the global icons of dark performance art and burlesque inspired dance. They blend elements of metal, goth, EDM, industrial and hip-hop with provocative choreography, big theatrical production, bold and sensual visuals, and a fierce, empowered attitude. Little Miss Nasty also released their debut album Weapon Of Choice last year and continues to release critically acclaimed original songs.

NEW MUSIC RELEASE: STEPHEN CHESNEY BRINGS TOGETHER SLASH'S SNAKEPIT VOCALIST ERIC DOVER, BASS LEGEND BILLY SHEEHAN, KoRn DRUMMER RAY LUZIER AND DIZZY REED OF GUNS N' ROSES FOR NEW PROJECT: AGENTS OF YOUR DEMISE UNLEASHES EXPLOSIVE DEBUT SI

2/17/2025

The rock world is about to witness the birth of something monumental.

AGENTS OF YOUR DEMISE,
Stephen Chesney's long anticipated project- brought to life with some of the biggest names in rock music - officially unveils its first single,
“NOTHING'S MADE TO LAST."

The track serves as a preview to their upcoming debut album, due for release in the first quarter of 2025, and promises to shake the foundations of rock music.

THE SONGS
"What you hear on the record in a lot of ways is the story of the last 10/15 years of my life. They’re songs written during some crazy peaks and valleys and I think that makes it a very relatable record. A lot of anger, a lot of venting and a few receipts (maybe…) but there’s a pretty good sense of humor kept within the lyrics throughout. The musicianship of the guys involved is as incredible as you’d expect from them, it was amazing having the songs come together with guys that have the ability that these guys do... and then having Dizzy sign on for the final two songs I was tracking made all the time that it took to get to this point worth it.” - Stephen Chesney

THOUGHTS ON THE RECORD “I had such a blast playing on this record, Ray Luzier is so awesome on drums and Stephen played some spectacular guitar on his great songs. I’m glad I could be a part of this!” - Billy Sheehan

ON THE BAND COMING TOGETHER “Stephen called me and said hey so i’ve got this idea and these guys in mind to put a band together for a record so I said whats in it for me? - He said he’d buy me a lap dance from a stripper and take you to Buc-ee's to buy beef jerky and I said you know what when you put it that way... by god I’m in.” - Eric Dover

NEW MUSIC RELEASE: GEMINI SYNDROME Releases Powerful New Single“SUFFER IN SILENCE” -WATCH IT HERE

2/7/2025

GEMINI SYNDROME
Origin: From Nothingness to Everything The Prequel to the LUX Trilogy

Before the LUX trilogy, there was nothing. Now, Gemini Syndrome unveils the origin story--
Origin: From Nothingness to Everything—a prequel that explores the space where
transformation begins. More than just an album, it is a ritual, a sonic initiation into the unknown.
While the full experience will arrive later this year, the band is releasing one single at a time,
allowing each piece of the puzzle to be absorbed before the full revelation.

Produced by Matt Good, this album is an alchemical process—raw, unfiltered, and designed to transmute chaos into clarity, destruction into rebirth. It is both their heaviest and most beautiful work to date, unconcerned with expectation and dedicated solely to truth.

“This album is about the space before everything,” says drummer
-Brian Steele Medina.

“It’s the chaos, the void—where transformation begins. We stopped worrying about what people expected and just made something real, a ritual of transmutation that we want to take our listeners through, step by step. We’re releasing this album one song one at a time because each piece is part of a bigger picture, and we want each one to have a chance to breathe. It’s a journey,” adds guitarist
-Meegs Rascón.

Vocalist Aaron Nordstrom continues, “This album is a departure from the norm. We didn’t want to just be loud for the sake of it; we wanted to be true. This is us, unapologetically.”

Brian Steele Medina concludes, “That’s why we’re giving ‘ORIGIN’ to the world in pieces,
because each song is part of the story we’re telling—a story of authenticity, chaos, and rebirth. Each one is a piece of the puzzle.”

The album’s sound is forged by the unique contributions of each band member. Meegs Rascón delivers dark, atmospheric guitar work, blending heavy riffs with brooding melodies that push the music’s intensity. AP Paveri’s intricate basslines provide a deep, pulsing foundation, amplifying the album’s relentless energy. Brian Steele Medina commands the rhythm section with thunderous drumming—dynamic, primal, and explosive. At the forefront, Aaron Nordstrom’s vocals shift between haunting vulnerability and searing power, carving a direct emotional connection with the listener. Together, these four forces create a sonic landscape that is both primal and transcendent—a fusion of aggression, introspection, and raw authenticity.

With Origin: From Nothingness to Everything, Gemini Syndrome extends an invitation— step into the unknown, embrace the process, and undergo the initiation. Each song serves as a catalyst for personal alchemy, revealing deeper truths along the way.

NEW MUSIC RELEASE: PUSHING VERONICA Unleashes New Hard Hitting Single “NOVOCAINE" - READ IT HERE

2/7/2025

Brace yourselves for a sonic explosion
"NOVOCAINE" is here!
PUSHING VERONICA, the powerhouse alt-rock band known for their electrifying sound and boundary-pushing style, has just released their latest single. With blistering guitars, intense vocals, and a pulse-pounding rhythm section, "NOVOCAINE" is set to take over the airwaves and remind the world what hard rock is all about.

"NOVOCAINE"
is a story of the hardships people are facing in today's world where it seems that no one can get along with each other anymore. Sometimes the only way out of the crazy rigamarole of life is to anesthetize yourself in whatever form may be comforting whether it's good or bad.

Band Bio:
SoCal alt-rock powerhouse
PUSHING VERONICA first emerged as the brainchild of then-16 year old frontman
Julien Silvås, a lifelong musician who’d already established himself on the scene via a
Warped Tour appearance with his previous band, The Local Rebellion. Fixated on a mission to herald a renaissance in the worlds of pop-punk and rock, Julien continued to grow the lineup — currently consisting of original founding member and bassist Noah Rozansky, guitarist Hunter Kubat, guitarist Daniel Flores and drummer Jason Maser.

Known for their uniquely catchy signature sound, PUSHING VERONICA build on the groundwork laid by legends from Queens of the Stone Age and Rage Against the Machine to Foo Fighters, Nirvana, The Offspring and beyond with an uninhibitedly irreverent approach. Lauded by major outlets like Alternative Press for their “infectious and high-spirited Green Day-like stylings”, the band have continued to grow their diverse and loyal fanbase over 4 US tours and a slew of other electric live performances to date.

Following a string of achievements including collaborating with renowned directors Dean Karr and Brian Cox on music videos and working with Grammy-winning producer Dave Schiffman, PUSHING VERONICA'S momentum is now at an all-time high as they prepare for their most ambitious year yet.

PUSHING VERONICA is emersed in a vote to be on the Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands for a chance to perform on the 2025 Vans Warped Tour main stage and share over $100,000 in prizes.

Plans for extensive national and international touring — as well as for a string of new material — are already on the horizon,
all to be announced in due time.

VOTE FOR PUSHING VERONICA

NEW MUSIC RELEASE: GILLSAW Unleashes “SIREN COMES”Their Bold New Single Shaping a Dark Future forIndustrial Rock - LISTEN TO IT HERE

2/7/2025

The industrial rock scene is about to get louder and darker with the release of
“SIREN COMES,” the highly anticipated second single from GILLSAW. Following the success of their debut single "RIZEN" just a few weeks back, "SIREN COMES" takes listeners deeper into the heart of their gritty, aggressive sound—a relentless blend of metal, electronic, and industrial elements that define GILLSAW'S unique style.

"SIREN COMES" plunges into the terrifying experience of a man tormented nightly by a seductive Siren. The song captures the push and pull of this encounter, highlighting both the allure and the deadly intent of the Siren. Lyrics like "Her soft barefoot approach / Night prowl capable" and "Silky dominatrix / Smooth with tongue" paint a vivid picture of the Siren's seductive nature, while lines like "Demonic / Kills for thrills / She'll quickly she'll drain your soul" reveal her true, malevolent purpose. The repeated refrain "Thunderous Siren Comes" acts as a chilling reminder of the nightly terror. The story accompanying the song reveals the larger context: Ian, isolated and vulnerable, is the target of these nightly attacks.

RIZEN, a mysterious figure, warns Ian of the Sirens and their soul-stealing intentions. Each night, the Siren's seductive whispers almost break Ian's will, but Rizen's booming cry, "Get up boy, time to run!" jolts him back to reality, sending him fleeing into the night. This nightly ritual of terror and escape leaves Ian broken and on the brink, a mere shell of his former self, trapped in a cruel game orchestrated by Rizen. The song and story work together to create a haunting atmosphere, exploring themes of temptation, vulnerability, and the psychological torment of a seemingly endless nightmare.

Band Bio:
GILLSAW is the brainchild of Bay Area musician Jole Gills, a drummer and sonic experimenter with a lifelong passion for music. His eclectic influences range from industrial pioneers like Ministry and Nine Inch Nails to progressive metal giants like Devin Townsend and Tool, with detours into the experimental realms of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and the cinematic soundscapes of Danny Elfman. Even the ambient textures of new age artists like Steve Roach find their way into the mix. All these elements converge to create Gillsaw's unique and captivating sound.