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NEW MUSIC RELEASE: FOUR THIRTY FOUR Breaks Through the Noise with Explosive New Single “Stuck Out”

2/20/2026

FOUR THIRTY FOUR are back with “Stuck Out,” a high-octane new single that takes aim at thefrustration and fallout of modern-day breakups. Marking the band’s fourth release with
producer Kevin McNoldy, the track captures FOUR THIRTY FOUR at their most focused, intense, and emotionally charged. With hard-hitting riffs, driving rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals, the track showcases the band’s signature blend of modern rock intensity and relatable storytelling.

FOUR THIRTY FOUR continues to build momentum within the rock scene by delivering music that connects with fans through authenticity and relentless energy. With “Stuck Out,” FOUR THIRTY FOUR pushes their sound to new heights, combining crushing instrumentation with memorable hooks that are sure to resonate with listeners and ignite
live audiences.

Lyrically, "Stuck Out" explores the breakdown of communication—two people talking past each other until there’s no way forward. It’s a breakup song for the present day: honest, loud, and unapologetic.

Fans can expect “Stuck Out” to further cement Four Thirty Four as a band to watch in the modern rock landscape. The single highlights the group’s evolution as songwriters and performers, capturing the urgency and passion that defines their music.

Sonically, FOUR THIRTY FOUR draw comparisons to Velvet Revolver on steroids, blending classicrock attitude with modern urgency and polish. “Stuck Out” is built to catch your ear and yourheart, delivering a hook-heavy rush that resonates long after the final
chorus fades.

JON Q PUBLIC Announces Two-Run Midwest Tour

2/20/2026

Rising punk powerhouse JON Q PUBLIC is gearing up to hit the road and bringing their high-energy live show to fans in two explosive waves across the Midwest.

Known for their dynamic performances, driving riffs, and emotionally charged songwriting,
JON Q PUBLIC has built a reputation as a must-see live act. The band’s upcoming tour marks a major step forward as JON Q PUBLIC continues to expand into key markets throughout the U.S.

The tour will be divided into two spearate runs, allowing the band to cover more territory and connect with fans in multiple cities throughout the Midwest. Featuring headling performances alongside select supporting acts, expect a full-throttle, raw, gritty, rock and roll experience... one that keeps audiences wanting more!

Setlists will feature standout tracks from the band’s catalog, crowd favorites, and new material that showcases the band’s continued growth and evolution. From intimate club venues to large regional stages, JON Q PUBLIC promises an unforgettable live experience driven by unrefined passion, authenticity, and fierce rock energy. The band is poised to solidify their presence as one of the region’s most compelling live rock acts.

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: LORDS OF ACID ANNOUNCE A NEW ALBUM. A NEW TOUR. A NEW ERA. THE “CHEEKY FREAKY” U.S. TOUR HITS 29 CITIES THIS SPRING ALONG WITH RELEASE OF THE BAND’S FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 8 YEARS

2/11/2026

Electronic provocateurs LORDS OF ACID return to the stage on April 25 with their headline U.S. run, the Cheeky Freaky Tour. The tour marks a bold new chapter for the iconic act—one that honors their legacy while delivering a fully realized,
uncompromising live experience rooted in the band’s unmistakable aesthetic and provocative spirit.

Spanning 29 cities across the United States, the Cheeky Freaky Tour is a high-voltage, multi-artist spectacle featuring both headline club dates and major festival appearances,
including Sick New World (April 25, Las Vegas) and Ritual Noize Fest (May 2, Denver). Each night is designed as an immersive, visceral experience—intense, confrontational, and unmistakably LORDS OF ACID.

“For the first time in eight years, there is truly new material,” says Praga Khan, founder and creative force behind LORDS OF ACID. “A new album is coming, and the ‘Cheeky
Freaky Tour’ ushers in a new era for the band, with respect for the past, but with a clear focus on the future.”

The “Cheeky Freaky Tour” is not a nostalgia tour. The tour reaffirms everything LORDS OF ACID have stood for over decades: a fearless, idiosyncratic approach to electronic music, a strong and unapologetic identity, and a live show that confronts, seduces, and surprises.

Led by the current Acid Queen Carla Harvey, LORDS OF ACID deliver a set in which iconic tracks such as “Pussy,” “I Sit on Acid,” and “Crablouse” seamlessly merge
with new material. The show focuses on tension, dynamics, and presence, without distancing itself from the band’s roots.

The tour—a blend of pounding electronic beats, glam chaos, club culture, and pure attitude—is supported by a carefully curated line-up, each act contributing to the depth of the evening in its own way:
• Dead On A Sunday brings raw, modern gothic energy.
• Princess Superstar is known for sharp lyrics, and a distinctive, club ready
swagger.
• Tony and the Kiki add alternative, fashion-forward pop flair.
• MZ NEON opens the night with pulsating, underground-inspired electronic sounds.

Audiences will also experience the first live introduction to material from the upcoming LORDS OF ACID album, which features appearances from Princess Superstar and
Tony and the Kiki.

Known for decades of boundary-pushing sound and performance, LORDS OF ACID continue to redefine what a live electronic show can be: loud, visual, playful,
and fearless.

The “Cheeky Freaky Tour” dates are as follows:

4/25 - LAS VEGAS, NV - SICK NEW WORLD ➕
4/26 - FONTANA, CA - STAGE RED 🔸
4/29 - GRAND JUNCTION, CO - MESA THEATER 🔸
4/30 - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - SUNSHINE THEATER 🔸
5/01 - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - BLACK SHEEP 🔸
5/02 - DENVER, CO - RITUAL NOIZE FEST ➕
5/04 - KANSAS CITY, KS - WAREHOUSE
5/05 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN - VARSITY THEATER
5/06 - CHICAGO, IL - BOTTOM LOUNGE
5/07 - DETROIT, MI - MAGIC STICK
5/08 - PITTSBURGH, PA - PRESERVING UNDERGROUND
5/09 - WASHINGTON, DC - UNION
5/11 - CLEVELAND, OH - MERCURY
5/12 - NYC - RACKET
5/14 - ATLANTA, GA - MASQUERADE
5/15 - ORLANDO, FL - THE ABBEY
5/16 - FT LAUDERDALE, FL - CULTURE ROOM
5/17 - TAMPA, FL - ORPHEUM
5/19 - FT WALTON BEACH - DOWNTOWN MUSIC HALL
5/21 - HOUSTON, TX - SCOUT BAR
5/22 - DALLAS, TX - TREES
5/23 - AUSTIN, TX - COME AND TAKE IT LIVE
5/24 - SAN ANTONIO, TX - PAPER TIGER
5/26 - TUCSON, AZ - 191 TOOLE
5/27 - PHOENIX, AZ - NILE
5/28 - LAS VEGAS, NV - SWANDIVE
5/29 - SAN DIEGO, CA - MUSIC BOX
5/30 - LOS ANGELES, CA - ECHOPLEX
5/31 - SAN JOSE, CA - THE RITZ
➕ LOA ONLY
🔸 NO DOAS

NEW MUSIC RELEASE Supergroup SKY KNIVES Ignite Emotional Firestorm with Explosive New Single “Talking To Myself”

2/9/2026

SKY KNIVES have officially unleashed their electrifying new single, “Talking To Myself.” The track delivers a gripping fusion of emotional vulnerability, sonic intensity, and razor-sharp songwriting that solidifies SKY KNIVES as a formidable new force in modern rock.

“Talking To Myself” is a pressure chamber—steel walls, flickering lights, and a voice ricocheting back from the dark. Built on industrial pulse and mechanical groove, the song captures the moment when isolation turns confrontational, when the mind becomes both interrogator and witness. It’s about the fracture between who you present to the world and who answers you in the silence—gears grinding, thoughts looping, truth surfacing through repetition. Cold, hypnotic, and relentless, "Talking To Myself" doesn’t search for comfort; it locks in, turns the noise up, and forces clarity through impact.

ABOUT SKY KNIVES
SKY KNIVES is a modern rock ritual disguised as a band—five architects of sound carving melody and menace into the same blade. Led by Jonny Sculls (Pvsher) on vocals, with James Skrtich (ex A Killers Confession, current The Union Underground) and Joey Rodriguez (ex Allele) forging twin-guitar atmospheres, Ilyn Nathaniel (The Union Underground) anchoring the low end, and Marc Coronado (The Crowned) driving the pulse, SKY KNIVES conjures songs that feel summoned rather than written.

Their music lives at the crossroads of shadow and fire: anthemic, dark, and strangely beautiful, threaded with the myth of the Witch—an unseen force that awakens power, splits truth from illusion, and demands transformation.

Equal parts groove and grit, spectacle and intention,with an industrial feel and a hearbeat that is undeniable, SKY KNIVES isn’t chasing nostalgia or trends; they’re building a world—one where sound cuts clean, belief becomes fuel, and the blade always points forward.

NEW MUSIC RELEASE: THE CROWNED Rise from the Shadows with Explosive New Single “Fallen One”

2/9/2026

"We praise the skies for fallen angels..."

Hard rock powerhouse THE CROWNED return with a thunderous new single, “Fallen One,” a gripping and emotionally charged track that showcases the band’s signature blend of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and unapologetic intensity.

ABOUT THE SONG
"Fallen One" is an onslaught of groove riff's and thrash going back and forth competing with each other. Until finally, you hit the chorus that breathes big open church choir power vocals to fill a whole cathedral. Just when you think the song is going to stay calm, it builds into a heavy slam beat that you cannot help but head bang to. After things take a turn for the worst, you're met with fast double bass pounding in your chest until you can't handle anymore. After that, a solo rips your soul in half with speed and intensity. The solo climaxes at the end with a beautiful uplifting harmony that you will sing for days after you've only heard the song once. We go back into the chorus one last time to give a louder and powerful shout for the "Fallen One" and a brutal scream ends the song with fast intense double bass and an abrupt ending leaving you questioning what the hell
just happened.

Every band has their own "it" factor.
THE CROWNED stands out amongst the rest with their looks, stage presence, and set up. It's not every day you see a band with a frontman as the drummer and singer. The band formed in 2013 out of great state of Texas. Creating gory music videos, a slew of surprises for live performances, and metal music that is remembered well after the stage is vacant,
THE CROWNED is not an act you want to miss.
Now signed to Curtain Call Records and M7 Talent Agency, THE CROWNED is prepping for a tour in the summer in Europe.
More details to come.

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NEW MUSIC RELEASE: PRISON CITY BRIGADE Ignite a Riot of Sound with Explosive New Single “Do You Hear The People Scream”

2/6/2026

The alarms are ringing, the amps are screaming, and PRISON CITY BRIGADE are kicking the doors off complacency with their blistering new punk anthem, “Do You Hear The People Scream.” Fast, furious, and unapologetically loud, the new track is a battle cry for the unheard and a soundtrack for the fed up.
Built on breakneck rhythms, razor-wire guitars, and gang-shout choruses meant to be yelled back from the pit, “Do You Hear The People Scream” captures the raw nerve of modern unrest and channels it into pure punk fury. This is not background music — it’s confrontation set to distortion.

ABOUT THE SONG:
This track kicks the door down and turns into a full-on rallying cry. “Do You Hear the People Scream?” surges with raw energy—loud, defiant, and impossible to ignore. Every chord feels clenched-fist urgent, built for packed rooms and screaming amps. It doesn’t ask you to listen, it dares you not to shout along. Loud, unapologetic, and electric, this song feels like the start of something bigger. Consider this a call to action as PRISON CITY BRIGADE moves into their thirteenth year and evolves once again.

PRISON CITY BRIGADE have carved their reputation on urgency and authenticity — no gloss, no gimmicks, no compromise. Their sound blends street-level punk grit with hardcore energy and chant-ready hooks, delivering songs that hit like headlines and linger like scars. The new single pushes that identity even further, pairing relentless drive with a message that demands attention.

Lyrically, the track taps into social pressure, public frustration, and collective voice — turning tension into momentum and noise into unity. It’s the sound of frustration refusing to stay quiet and a reminder that volume is power when truth is behind it.

QUOTE ABOUT THE SONG:
“We’ve done our best over the years to avoid being “too political”, but subtly it’s always been there in different forms. This country and world has come to a point where Ratchet was pissed and it couldn’t be ignored anymore.”

With this release, PRISON CITY BRIGADE prove once again that punk is not nostalgia — it’s now. It’s loud. And it’s not asking permission.

“Do You Hear The People Scream” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

NEW ALBUM RELEASE: EVERFELT RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM STIRRING TO WAKE

2/3/2026

American psychedelic groove metal upstarts EverFelt are preparing to unleash their most immersive statement yet with the release of their new album, Stirring to Wake, which was released on December 15, 2025. Thick with hypnotic riffs, swirling atmospheres, and a dark melodic pull, the album channels the spirit of rock’s ancestors while carving a bold, modern path forward.

Drawing influence from the brooding weight of Tool, the haunting harmonies of Alice In Chains, the doom-laced swagger of Black Sabbath, and the mind-expanding mystique of The Doors, EverFelt deliver a sound that feels both familiar and dangerously fresh. Stirring to Wake doesn’t simply nod to these influences—it absorbs them, reshapes them, and pushes them into deeper, heavier territory.

Formed in the summer of 2022, EverFelt is driven by the haunting vocals and introspective lyricism of Adam Steglich, the expressive and textured guitar work of Corey Robinson, the powerful low-end foundation of Ryan Moore on bass, and the dynamic pulse and color of Danny Furlong on percussion. While their roots span everything from Audioslave and Pink Floyd to Slayer, the band’s identity stands firmly on its own—an intoxicating mix of psychedelic textures, groove-driven heaviness, and melodies that linger long after the final note fades.
With Stirring to Wake, EverFelt deepen their commitment to music that resonates beyond the surface. These are songs meant to sink in slowly, blur the edges, and stay with you. It’s an album built not just to be heard, but to be felt—music that crawls under the skin and refuses to let go.

“Music is the cornerstone of our existence,” the band shares. “With Stirring to Wake, we wanted to capture the haze, the heaviness, and the emotion that lives at the core of who we are—and leave a mark on anyone willing to take the journey with us.”

The album was engineered by Shelby Preklas of Loud and Clear Studio, who helped bring clarity, weight, and atmosphere to EverFelt’s evolving sonic vision, striking a balance between raw power and expansive depth.

EverFelt are ready to rise, ready to shake the dust off the underground, and ready to pull listeners fully into the world they’ve been building since day one. Stirring to Wake is not just the next chapter—it’s the moment the band fully comes alive.

Album: Stirring to Wake
Artist: EverFelt
Release Date: December 15, 2025
Genre: Psychedelic Groove Metal

For fans of heavy music with depth, darkness, and soul—this is a trip worth taking.

NEW MUSIC RELEASE: CHEMICAL EMPIRE Release Epic New Single “THIS ISN’T GONNA END THIS WAR”

2/2/2026

Hard-hitting rock outfit CHEMICAL EMPIRE returns with a thunderous new single.
“This Isn’t Gonna End This War,” is fast, heavy, and unrelenting, built on chaotic energy that mirrors the volatility of a toxic relationship. The momentum never fully lets up, creating a constant sense of pressure and escalation as the conflict intensifies.

The bridge and solo serve as a decisive breaking point, delivering a moment of total impact that feels irreversible. Afterward, the song briefly pulls back into a controlled, crushing outro, where the chaos settles into acceptance rather than resolution. The conflict may never truly end, but the decision to stop fighting becomes final.

Lyrically, the track captures the realization that moving on is not about winning or closure, but survival. It reflects the moment when walking away becomes the only way forward.

“I was working on music when my girlfriend came into the room and completely set me off. As soon as she walked out, the song basically wrote itself. All that tension and frustration went straight into the track.” - Matt Smith

Known for blending modern hard rock aggression with emotionally charged songwriting, CHEMICAL EMPIRE continues to sharpen it's sound while refusing to dilute the message. “This Isn’t Gonna End This War” delivers a relentless sonic punch, pairing stadium-sized hooks with an underground edge that speaks directly to fans who crave authenticity and intensity.

BAND BIO:
CHEMICAL EMPIRE is an alternative metal project created by Matt Smith, built around fast, heavy music and emotionally driven songwriting. The project explores the darker realities of life, drawing from real experiences with conflict, isolation, and personal collapse.

Blending relentless aggression with controlled dynamics, CHEMICAL EMPIRE'S sound is intense and purposeful, balancing chaos with clarity. Lyrically, the music confronts toxic cycles, fractured relationships, and the realization that survival sometimes means moving forward rather than fighting back.

Rooted in honesty and emotional weight, CHEMICAL EMPIRE delivers heavy music that resonates with listeners who have lived through their own battles.

The release marks another bold step forward for the band, reinforcing their reputation as a rising force in the rock scene—unapologetic, unfiltered, and unwilling to back down.
“This Isn’t Gonna End This War” is available now on all major streaming platforms.