Author: Adam Lawton

SMITH/KOTZEN
‘BLACK LIGHT’
BRAND NEW SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW
WATCH HERE

PHOTO CREDIT: PIPER FERGUSON

 

BLACK LIGHT / WHITE NOISE
NEW STUDIO ALBUM RELEASED APRIL 4TH VIA BMG
PRE-ORDER HERE

Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen have released “Black Light,” the second upfront single from their brand-new sophomore album. It is accompanied by a dynamic, multi-layered video, again produced and directed by Kevin and Richard Ragsdale aka The Ragsdale Brothers (Daughtry, Dorothy feat. Slash, Theory of A Dead Man), and featuring the duo performing with bassist Julia Lage and drummer Bruno Valverde, alongside acclaimed Russian acrobat, contortionist and former Cirque de Soleil performer Gyulnara Karaeva.

“Black Light” was a song that very nearly didn’t make it on to the album until a late night session saw them strike studio gold. And it’s lucky they did as not only is it a song about deceit and deception, where the black light is a metaphor that reveals the truth about a person lurking under the surface, but it’s become a true album highlight, even lending its name to the album title. With help from UK photographer John McMurtrie, it also inspired the album cover with his UV lights picking up special paint on the black/rosewood custom Fender and Charvel guitars.

“It was a fun video to make,” confirms Richie “as they have all been when we play together. Adding the UV performance section was fantastic and took us back to the album shoot that we did in London last year.”

“Our friend Gyula really added something to it” adds Adrian – “it helped the song’s narrative of all is not what you see!”

The track itself, rides in on a thunderous drum beat and a seething riff, before Adrian’s raw bluesy vocal explodes from the speakers complemented by Richie’s higher pitched rock tones. A dramatic bridge leads into a knockout chorus, demonstrating the quality and infectious hooks that are to be found throughout the upcoming second album, Black Light / White Noise, to be released on April 4th

Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston, the ten-track album is a masterclass in modern rock, with Adrian and Richie’s prodigious talents as songwriters, musicians and vocalists on full display.

“We had a lot of fun making this,” says Adrian. “We’d be writing and I’d want something inspired by some of my old hard rock or blues go-to bands then it’d go into a more progressive feel – and then Richie has these strong soul influences so there’s a lot to dig into there too. Influences are what makes the musical world go round – they go through you and come out slightly differently.”

“Smith/Kotzen is all about finding common ground,” adds Richie. “Maybe Adrian will tend to go heavy, and then I’ll lean more in the fusion or funk or soul side of things, but somewhere in the middle is our sound: that heavy blues rock vibe that we really connect on.”

Black Light / White Noise is a truly magnificent collection of songs that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of their finest work to date. Atmospheric, ambitious, diverse and brilliant, it not only features stratospheric guitar solos and phenomenal rock vocals but soulful touches, intricate playing, beautiful songwriting and an assured poise and style that brings to mind a host of legendary bands and musicians (Thin Lizzy, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Cream, Free, Deep Purple) yet is undeniably the work of Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen in perfect harmony.

Deliciously varied, exquisitely composed and rounded out by a breadth of flavours that can only come with years of experience, Black Light / White Noise is a new sound with the depth of a fine vintage.

On March 5th, the duo will be appearing at The GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles featuring a Q&A moderated by Chris Jericho followed by a very special acoustic performance to celebrate the April 4TH release of their upcoming album Black Light / White Noise on BMG.

The full track-listing of Black Light / White Noise is:

1. Muddy Water
2. White Noise
3. Black Light
4. Darkside
5. Life Unchained
6. Blindsided
7. Wraith
8. Heavy Weather
9. Outlaw
10. Beyond The Pale

The album will be available in these formats: Clear, Splatter Vinyl (limited to certain retailers) / Black Vinyl / Digipak CD / Lossless Audio Digital

Extreme Metal Icons CRADLE OF FILTH Unleash Satanic New Music Video for “To Live Deliciously” | Watch HERE

New Album, The Screaming Of The Valkyries, out March 21, 2025 via Napalm Records | Pre-Order NOW

Catch CRADLE OF FILTH on Tour in North America Soon!

[photo credit: Jakub Alexandrowicz]GRAMMY Award-nominated extreme metal institution CRADLE OF FILTH recently announced their upcoming 14th studio album, The Screaming Of The Valkyries, out March 21, 2025 via Napalm Records. The band reigns supreme as one of the most revered, formative and notorious names in music – from the depths of the extreme metal underground to the peaks of mainstream pop culture itself, and are responsible for breaking ground for many of today’s top metal artists with their trademark mixture of blackened heaviness, macabre theatricality and scintillating gothic style.

Following the release of their acclaimed new single “To Live Deliciously”, the track’s music video has been released in all of its gory glory. Experience the ride of your life (or death, rather) and watch the video now!

CRADLE OF FILTH master of ceremonies Dani Filth says about the new video:
“An observation on religious restraint as well as being a window to tout a bit of blasphemous filth, the video for ‘To Live Deliciously’ (our second from the new album) is a pleasant social engagement betwixt a pious young nun and her mentor priest.

Just with a smattering of demonic possession and sexual misconduct added for good stock.”

Watch the Music Video for “To Live Deliciously” HERE:

Following the release of 2021’s Existence Is Futile (#20 Billboard 200 with Hard Rock Genre), CRADLE OF FILTH emerge again with a legacy-cementing opus. On The Screaming Of The Valkyries, Dani Filth’s recognizable scream and equally identifiable growl stand mightily alongside twin guitar attacks, symphonic flourishes and explosive rhythm section, implemented by drummer Martin “Marthus” Skaroupka, bassist Daniel Firth, guitarists Marek “Ashok” Smerda and Donny Burbage, and keyboardist/vocalist Zoe Federoff.

After album opener “To Live Deliciously” hits immediately, second track “Demagoguery” blends dark beauty, blast beats and slaytanic groove as only Cradle can combine. Across the album’s blunt and unforgiving yet inviting expanse, Cradle summons the succulent flavors of classic albums like Dusk And Her Embrace and Cruelty And The Beast with the galloping (but no less fierce) thunder of recent entries Hammer Of The Witches and Existence Is Futile. Flashes of early metal influences coalesce with carnivorous glee into unapologetic death ‘n’ roll. “White Hellebore” is CRADLE OF FILTH at its most devilishly straightforward, juxtaposing traditional heavy metal with blasts of thrashing fury, spinning back to operatic goth without sounding disjointed. Anchored by arguably the most mournful melody in their catalog, “Non Omnis Moriar” (“I shall not wholly die”) could be a cousin to Paradise Lost or Anathema, inverted through Cradle’s thorny prism. “You Are My Nautilus” is the darkest song Iron Maiden never wrote, spinning an epic tale with dueling guitars, while “Ex Sanguine Draculae” conjures Dusk-era atmosphere with imaginative new colors.

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, England, The Screaming of the Valkyries beckons the brave into a new era of CRADLE OF FILTH misadventure, celebrating massive melancholic melody, blackened thrash, and apocalyptic existential dread with a grinning smattering of unbridled revelry. The Screaming of the Valkyries is a bloody dark love letter to the longtime legion of CRADLE OF FILTH faithful and a stunning entryway for fresh lambs to the sonic slaughter.

Pre-Order The Screaming of the Valkyries HERE:

The Screaming Of The Valkyries track listing:

1. To Live Deliciously
2. Demagoguery
3. The Trinity Of Shadows
4. Non Omnis Moriar
5. White Hellebore
6. You Are My Nautilus
7. Malignant Perfection
8. Ex Sanguine Draculae
9. When Misery Was A Stranger

The Screaming Of The Valkyries will be available in the following formats:

[Bundle: 1-LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl + Quill + Coasters]

– 1-LP Gatefold BLACK/RED Ink Spot w/ 12” 24 page booklet (Napalm Records mail order only – limited to 500)
– 1-LP Gatefold WHITE/BLACK Splatter w/12” 24 page booklet (Napalm Records mail order only – limited to 500)
– 1-LP Gatefold BLACK/SMOKE w/ 12” 24 page booklet (Napalm Records mail order only – limited to 500)
– 1-LP Gatefold VIOLA Vinyl w/ 4 Page Booklet (GSA retail only – limited to 300)
– 1-LP Gatefold GOLD Vinyl w/ 4 Page Booklet (UK retail only – limited to 500)
– 1-LP Gatefold WHITE Vinyl w/ 4 Page Booklet (North American retail only – limited to 600)
– 1-CD Digisleeve
– Bundle: 1-CD Digisleeve + Quill + Coasters
– Bundle: 1-LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl + Quill + Coasters
– Black LP
– Digital Album

CRADLE OF FILTH will co-headline the 2025 edition of the North American Chaos & Carnage tour, featuring fellow co-headliners Dying Fetus, as well as Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, Undeath, Vomit Forth and Corpse Pile. See below for all confirmed performance dates.

CHAOS & CARNAGE TOUR DATES:

04/17: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
04/19: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
04/20: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
04/22: Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
04/24: Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
04/26: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
04/27: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
04/29: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
05/01: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
05/02: Richmond, VA @ The National
05/03: Reading, PA @ Reverb
05/04: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
05/06: Montreal, QC, CAN @ L’Olympia
05/07: Toronto, ON, CAN @ Rebel
05/08: Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
05/09: Chicago, IL @ Radius
05/10: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05/12: Wichita, KS @ TempleLive
05/14: Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

CRADLE OF FILTH is:

Dani Filth – Vocals
Marek ‘Ashok’ Smerda – Guitars
Martin ‘Marthus’ Skaroupka – Drums
Daniel Firth – Bass
Donny Burbage – Guitars
Zoe Federoff – Vocals, Keys

Steel Panther and Buckcherry Announce Canadian
Co-Headline Run – The Northern Exposure Tour

Dates Kick Off April 11th in the United States Before Crossing the Border

As February gets underway and Valentine’s Day fast approaches, a Californian musical hookup that has been years in the making is finally happening. Metal maestros Steel Panther and hard rock legends Buckcherry are coming together for The Northern Exposure Tour throughout the Great White North. The 25-city tour kicks off in the United States on April 11 in Redding, CA at the Civic Center before crossing the border into Canada and runs for 5 weeks before it wraps up back in the U.S. on May 18 in North Towanda, NY at the Riviera Theatre. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Edmonton, AB (April 18), Regina, SK (April 29), Montreal, QC (May 6) and Quebec City, QC (May 14) to name a few markets from our Northern neighbors. Rocker Kurt Diemer has been tapped as the opener on The Northern Exposure Tour.

Both Steel Panther and Buckcherry will be offering VIP packages and more Information on all tickets can be found at each band’s website: https://steelpanther.com/pages/tour / https://www.buckcherry.com/tour.

The Northern Exposure Tour Dates:
Fri Apr 11 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium
Sat Apr 12 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort *
Sat Apr 12 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon #
Sun Apr 13 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Live #
Tue Apr 15 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver
Wed Apr 16 – Penticton, BC – Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
Fri Apr 18 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
Sat Apr 19 – Ft. McMurray, AB – CNOOC Field House at MacDonald Island Park
Sun Apr 20 – Red Deer, AB – Bo’s Bar #
Tue Apr 22 – Cranbrook, BC – Western Financial Place
Wed Apr 23 – Calgary, AB – Event Centre at Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Fri Apr 25 – Slave Lake, AB – Multi-Rec Centre
Sat Apr 26 – Bonnyville, AB – Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre
Mon Apr 28 – Winnipeg, MB – Club Regent Event Centre
Tue Apr 29 – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre
Wed Apr 30 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
Fri May 2 – Thunder Bay, ON – NV Music Hall
Sun May 4 – Sudbury, ON – The Grand
Mon May 5 – Hamilton, ON – Hamilton Place Theatre
Tue May 6 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Wed May 7 – Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort
Fri May 9 – London, ON – London Music Hall
Sat May 10 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwell’s Concerts & Events
Mon May 12 – Halifax, NS – Light House Arts Centre
Tue May 13 – Moncton, NB – The Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick
Wed May 14 – Quebec City, QC – Théâtre Capitole
Fri May 16 – Ottawa, ON – The Bronson
Sat May 17 – Waterloo, NY – The Vine Showroom at del Lago Casino ^
Sun May 18 – North Tonawanda, NY – Riviera Theatre

* Steel Panther Only
# Buckcherry Only
^ No Kurt Diemer

ANTHRAX POSTS VIDEO RE-CAPS
FILMED ON THE BAND’S
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 UK/EUROPEAN TOUR

“This felt like a party tonight. Some kind of potent homecoming to a spiritually important venue
where the band’s enthusiasm and energy were exactly what was needed. Long live thrash.”
— Dave Atkinson, UK’s “Get Ready To Rock”

In November and December of 2024, Anthrax set out on the band’s UK/European tour with Kreator and Testament. On this eighteen show tour, the band – Joey Belladonna/vocals, Scott Ian/rhythm guitar, Jonathan Donais/lead/guitar, Frank Bello/bass, and drummer Charlie Benante – performed some of the biggest, sold-out headline shows of their career that included stops in the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, and more. Filmmaker Metal Dave Media (Rob Zombie, Black Flag, Phil Anselmo & The Illegals) shot and edited all eighteen shows, providing the viewer “a front row seat” and “a backstage pass.” To check out the tour recap clips, go HERE.

All Within My Hands Donates $500,000 to Los Angeles Fire Relief

The fires raging in the Los Angeles area have relentlessly wreaked havoc and widespread destruction since January 7 and, sadly, do not show signs of slowing down. Despite containment progress over the weekend, officials warn residents to stay vigilant as the Santa Ana winds return and are expected to reach up to 70 MPH over the coming days, creating critical fire conditions. In the past week, the community has suffered at least 24 lives lost, nearly 100,000 people under evacuation orders, 40,000 acres burned, and more than 12,000 structures—commercial and residential—destroyed. However, numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods.

Our foundation, All Within My Hands, is granting $500,000 to relief efforts carried out by the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.

The California Community Foundation (CCF) has a long history of ensuring resources reach those most in need. It leverages partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies while using data from CalFire and the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index to prioritize underserved communities. For the LA County wildfires, CCF has activated its Wildfire Recovery Fund to complement immediate relief and address the long-term recovery needs of neighborhoods. The fund’s disaster and recovery efforts support an array of critical recovery services, including housing, case management, mental health, and medical care for displaced residents. It also aids in rebuilding essential infrastructure like emergency communication systems and offers financial disaster assistance, labor law education, and immigration services to low-wage workers and immigrant families. AWMH is donating $250,000 to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund.

CCF
Learn more: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
Donate: https://www.pledge.to/ccfwildfirerelieffund

The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has established the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund. A smaller agency, PCF is entrenched within the community, poised to leverage connections with civic and nonprofit leaders to ensure its aid reaches those who need it most. The fund will support immediate needs during relief efforts as the fires continue to spread. It will also support critical long-term recovery efforts after the fires are extinguished and the community embarks upon the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding what has been demolished. AWMH is donating $250,000 to the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.

PCF
Learn more: https://pasadenacf.org/supporting-our-community-eaton-canyon-fire-relief-recovery-fund/
Donate: https://pasadena.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=6192

GWAR & Static-X
Unleash “Machines Vs. Monsters” Tour
As GWAR Celebrates 40 Years of
Groundbreaking Shock Rock

Carter Louthian

WRETCHED EARTHLINGS, PREPARE TO BE ANNIHILATED! The infernal legions of GWAR will lay siege to the Earth in 2025 to mark 40 years of blood-soaked mayhem on this pathetic planet. Prepare for the most brutal anniversary celebration imaginable as your alien overlords unleash a sonic firestorm of bone-crushing riffs and grotesque spectacle on this monstrous anniversary tour!

First stop: the “Machines Vs. Monsters” tour! GWAR will join forces with the industrial metal juggernaut that is Static-X to crush skulls and melt faces across North America. The carnage kicks off this spring, leaving a trail of destruction from Albuquerque, NM (May 24th) to Oklahoma City, OK (June 18th). Full tour dates are below. Prepare for total sonic obliteration with support from Dope and A Killer’s Confession.

Bohabs Assemble! Pre-sale tickets are available NOW for the GWAR faithful HERE. Pledge your allegiance with two killer VIP packages:

=> Standard Bohab Package: Get decked out in GWAR merch (shirt, laminate, signed 8×10, cinch bag) and meet the bloodthirsty horde themselves!

=> Ultimate Sacrifice Package: All of the above PLUS the ultimate honor – DIE ON STAGE as a sacrifice to the mighty GWAR! VIP Packages HERE

=> For the rest of you pathetic mortals: General tickets go on sale this Friday, December 20th, at 10:00 AM local time. Don’t miss your chance to witness the most brutal spectacle in the galaxy!

Vocalist Bl0thR the Berserker gives a preview of what you can expect from the tour:

“GWAR have been rewriting the rules of live music for 40 years. We just keep getting sicker and sicker, and we will NOT die! We can’t, we’re freaking immortal, and this anniversary tour is some of the sickest stuff we’ve ever come up with! Cum see it. You’re gonna shit.”

GWAR on the”Machines Vs. Monsters” Tour
W/ Static-X,
Dope + A Killer’s Confession

05/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
05/26: Wichita, KS @ Cotillion
05/27: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05/28: St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
05/30: Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
05/31: Davenport, IL @ Capitol Theatre
06/01: Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live @ 20 Monroe
06/03: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian
06/04: Ft Wayne, IN @ The Clyde
06/05: Wheeling, WV @ Capitol Theater
06/07: Wallingford, CT @ The Dome
06/08: Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
06/09: Toronto, ON @ History
06/10: Montreal, QC @ Mtelus
06/11: Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
06/12: TBA
06/14: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
06/15: Raleigh, NC @ Piedmont
06/17: Kansas City, MO @ Grinder’s
06/18: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

Festival Appearances
05/11: Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple
05/15: Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville

Blood. Spectacle. Mythology. Costumes. And more blood. Since forming in Richmond, Virginia in 1985, shock-metal legends GWAR have built an enduring legacy through over-the-top lyrics, mesmerizing live shows, and an intimate connection with their fans. Known for their barbaric interplanetary warrior costumes and chaotic, humor-filled performances, GWAR’s visceral, blood-soaked concerts break physical barriers with their audience, creating a truly unforgettable experience. Their seminal 1990 album ‘Scumdogs of the Universe’ catapulted them into the mainstream and remains a cornerstone of their career, receiving a deluxe reissue in 2020.

Beyond music, GWAR embodies a lifestyle with ventures into skateboards, coffee, CBD, beer, and whiskey. As they approach 40 years, with new music on the horizon, GWAR’s limitless creativity and sheer fun continue to keep fans coming back for more—along with a whole lot of fake blood

Extreme Metal Icons CRADLE OF FILTH to Co-Headline
North American CHAOS & CARNAGE 2025 Tour with Dying Fetus

Featuring Support from Fleshgod Apocalypse,
Ne Obliviscaris, Undeath, Vomit Forth & Corpse Pile

Tickets On Sale Friday, December 20 at 10AM Local Time

[photo credit: Nachtfrostvisuals]Extreme metal legends CRADLE OF FILTH are preparing for a massive 2025, beginning with a tour announcement of epic proportions. The masters of macabre will co-headline the 2025 edition of the Chaos & Carnage tour, beginning April 17 in Berkeley, CA! Featuring fellow co-headliners Dying Fetus, as well as Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, Undeath, Vomit Forth and Corpse Pile, the tour will visit several major North American markets, ending in Denver, CO on May 14.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 20 at 10AM local time. VIP upgrades will become available for purchase on Monday, January 6 at 10AM PT at www.chaosandcarnage.com, with CRADLE OF FILTH specific VIP packages available via www.national-acts.com/cof.

Dani Filth says about the tour:
“CRADLE OF FILTH is very excited to be co-headlining the Chaos & Carnage tour in North American, starting April 17, 2025 with the mighty Dying Fetus, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, Undeath, Vomit Forth and Corpse Pile! See all you Filthings at the shows!”

CHAOS & CARNAGE TOUR DATES:
04/17: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
04/19: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
04/20: Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Bruren
04/22: Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
04/24: Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
04/26: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
04/27: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
04/29: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
05/01: New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
05/02: Richmond, VA @ The National
05/03: Reading, PA @ Reverb
05/04: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
05/06: Montreal, QC, CAN @ L’Olympia
05/07: Toronto, ON, CAN @ Rebel
05/08: Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
05/09: Chicago, IL @ Radius
05/10: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05/12: Wichita, KS @ TempleLive
05/14: Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

Positioned firmly at the top of the extreme metal genre, CRADLE OF FILTH reign supreme as one of the most revered, formative and notorious names in the scene, and are responsible for breaking ground for many of today’s top metal artists with their trademark mixture of grim blackened heaviness, macabre theatricality and scintillating gothic style. The rule of Filth began in 1991, followed by the unleashing of 1994’s The Principle Of Evil Made Flesh – humble beginnings that expanded into cinematic classics like Cruelty And The Beast and Midian.

The band’s unyielding international touring schedule has garnered them a massive following both in the cult underground and at the top of the mainstream, defying trends while staying true to their roots. More recent offerings such as 2015’s Hammer Of The Witches and 2017’s Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness Of Decay continued to bolster the unremitting legacy of Filth, until the band, along with the rest of the universe, was abruptly halted by the global pandemic in 2020. But, as is evident by the staggering response from their devoted legion of followers, that time was put to good use, spurring the emergence of the band’s latest, breathtakingly heavy studio offering, 2021’s Existence Is Futile. The album debuted at #20 on the Billboard 200 with Hard Rock Genre, on the Hard Music Albums charts at #4 in the US and #5 in Canada, #9 on the German Album charts, #3 and #5 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and UK Independent Albums chart respectively, #4 on the Finnish Albums chart and many more.

More recently, the band released their first live album in 20 years, Trouble And Their Double Lives, via new label home Napalm Records. Recorded between 2014 and 2019 at different performances in the USA, Europe, Australia and beyond during their “Cryptoriana World Tour” and dates following, the album serves as a time-capsule of blisteringly intense live energy, and an astounding testament to CRADLE OF FILTH’s renowned latest era. The album also included two bonus tracks and two entirely brand new studio tracks, “She is a Fire” and “Demon Prince Regent”.

As they prepare for their next full-length release coming soon, CRADLE OF FILTH continually proves that they unequivocally own the dark.
Watch the music video for CRADLE OF FILTH’s latest single,
“Malignant Perfection”, HERE:

Stream/Download “Malignant Perfection” HERE:

 

SMITH/KOTZEN
BLACK LIGHT / WHITE NOISE

ADRIAN SMITH AND RICHIE KOTZEN REUNITE
FOR SECOND STUDIO ALBUM
PRE-ORDER HERE

“WHITE NOISE”
BRAND NEW SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW
WATCH HERE

“Can you hear me through the White Noise? Is my message getting through?”
lyric from ‘White Noise’ by Smith / Kotzen

BMG are proud to announce the worldwide release of the second album by Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, entitled Black Light / White Noise on March 7th. The news comes alongside the release of the album’s first single, “White Noise.”

Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston, the ten-track album is a masterclass in modern rock, with Adrian and Richie’s prodigious talents as songwriters, musicians and vocalists on full display.

Lead single “White Noise” perfectly illustrates the quality and strength of the album, boasting a gloriously heavy riff, soaring vocals, driving rhythms and a hook-filled chorus. Adrian Smith comments: “The song is about the rise of social media, how people get addicted to it, the power of it and how we get bombarded with it 24/7.”

“It was actually a riff Adrian brought in,” adds Richie Kotzen, “I then immediately started improvising the melody and the lyric that became the chorus. It had another working title, completely different to what it ended up being and we kind of came up on the spot with that call and answer in the chorus that turned into ‘White Noise’.”

The accompanying video sees the two guitar heroes delivering a performance as cool as it is effortless and showcases the great partnership they have formed. Watch HERE.

And that partnership has flourished and grown beautifully since their debut self-titled album in March 2021. Released to widespread critical acclaim, it was a melting pot of hard rock and traditional R&B that was a powerful calling card for what these two icons can do. On its follow-up Black Light / White Noise the duo has risen to even greater heights, producing a truly magnificent collection of songs that stands shoulder to shoulder with the finest work either of them have ever produced.

From the opening heavy blast of “Muddy Water” through to the epic and stately closer “Beyond The Pale,” these ten songs illustrate the myriad talents at Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen’s disposal and reveal that this is both an album and a partnership that will endure for years to come.

Atmospheric, ambitious, diverse and brilliant, Black Light / White Noise not only features stratospheric guitar solos and raw, bluesy vocals but soulful touches, intricate playing, beautiful songwriting and an assured poise and style that brings to mind a host of legendary musicians (Thin Lizzy, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Cream, Free, Deep Purple) but is undeniably the work of Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen in perfect harmony.

Richie Kotzen comments: “We’re so proud of this new album – it follows on from our debut and the EPs by focusing on collaborating on riffs, lyrics, harmonies and vocals. There’s a Smith/Kotzen DNA now and it’s definitely something we need to get out on the road with. I was pleased to work with my friend Jay Ruston on the mixing of the album, let alone my wife Julia (Lage) – who actually plays on ‘White Noise’ as well as four other tracks.”

“We’re like an extended family now,” adds Smith. “We have a sound and a vibe and I don’t think many artists are doing what we do – sharing the vocals and the guitars – it takes me back to those classic bands like Humble Pie & Cream – which is not a bad place to start!”

 

The full track-listing of Black Light / White Noise is:

Muddy Water
White Noise
Black Light
Darkside
Life Unchained
Blindsided
Wraith
Heavy Weather
Outlaw
Beyond The Pale

The album will be available in these formats: Clear, Splatter Vinyl (limited to certain retailers) / Black Vinyl / Digipak CD / Lossless Audio Digital

Killswitch Engage Announce New Album “This Consequence” Out February 21 via Metal Blade Records

BAND SHARES “FOREVER ALIGNED” VIDEO – WATCH

SPRING 2025 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 5

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – are pleased to announce their new album THIS CONSEQUENCE. It arrives February 21 via Metal Blade. Pre-order it here.

The band has also shared the video for first single “Forever Aligned.” Watch it here.

“‘Forever Aligned’ is one of those songs that is not just about us as humans, our love, and connection, but that connection to the unknown, the greater power, the universe, or God,” explains Leach. “It feels like a really good first song to release not just sonically, but lyrically, as it is all about connection. The device of the world we live in could use a lot more connectivity.”

Regarding the album, Leach continues, “‘This Consequence’, to me, is the combination of everything the past five years has thrown at us as a band, as humans, and society as a whole. This album is just as much about everybody and their stories as it is for me about my journey personally. Sonically, I love the combination of everybody’s ideas and contributions on this album. It feels more like a collaboration than the past few records have been. When all is said and done, I wouldn’t change anything about this album.”

He finishes, “I think it’s the exact record we needed to make. I’m honored and proud of what we all were able to create and refine through this music and message.”

THIS CONSEQUENCE TRACK LISTING:
“Abandon Us”
“Discordant Nation”
“Aftermath”
“Forever Aligned”
“I Believe”
“Where It Dies”
“Collusion”
“The Fall of Us”
“Broken Glass”
“Requiem”

This Consequence will be available in the following formats:

*CD: 8-panel digipak with spot gloss and emboss + 20-page booklet
*LP: Single LP – gatefold jacket with spot gloss and emboss + 8-page 8.5″x11″ booklet
*Digital/Streaming

*US Vinyl Variants:
Ancient Stone
Blood Sunset (Indie Retail Exclusive)
Engulfing Moss (Revolver Exclusive)
Cold Dead Eyes (Indiemerch Exclusive)
Charred Rust (Band Store Exclusive)

*EU Vinyl Variants:
Defused Pink Pollution
Corrupt Blood Infusion
Expired Ancient Slate (UK Exclusive – 500 copies)
Cosmos Adrift (EMP Exclusive 200 copies)
Decayed Crushed Leaves (Amazon Exclusive – 200 copies)
Explosive Birch Rot (Impericon Exclusive – 200 copies)

KSE will also embark on a headline tour in March. It’s their first tour of North America since late 2022, as the band has been busy working on the new material that has become This Consequence. The tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. All dates are below, and includes appearances at key spring festivals. Tickets and VIP packages will be available here.

Additionally, the band returns to the cover of Revolver for the third time. See the Winter 2024 cover below. Get it here. It’s on stands in January. Please note this issue is different than the special collector’s edition deluxe magazine that is “must own” for fans!

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL:
3/05 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
3/06 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
3/08 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
3/09 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
3/11 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center Arena
3/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
3/14 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
3/15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
3/17 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
3/18 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount
3/19 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
3/21 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
3/22 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
3/24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
3/27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
3/28 – Waukee, IA- Vibrant Music Hall
3/29 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
3/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
4/01 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live 20 Monroe
4/03 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
4/04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
4/05 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
4/06 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
4/08 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
4/09 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
4/11 – Laval, QC -Place Bell
4/12 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
5/08 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple*
5/16 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival Appearances

15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF STEEL PANTHER’S
DEBUT ALBUM FEEL THE STEEL NOW AVAILABLE
WHEREVER MUSIC IS CONSUMED

Debut Album Recently Certified Gold in the United Kingdom

Anniversary Tour Scheduled to Kick Off Next Week

Today is the day that Fanthers around the globe have been waiting for, the 15th Anniversary Edition of Steel Panther’s classic debut album Feel The Steel is now available worldwide. Released originally in 2009, the spandex-clad quartet burst on to the music scene and took the world by storm with the release of their debut single “Death To All But Metal.” Songs like “Asian Hooker,” “Community Property,” and “Girl From Oklahoma” won over fans and critics alike. The debut album also featured guest appearances by Corey Taylor of Slipknot, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, and Scott Ian of Anthrax. The BBC reviewed the album upon original release stating: “Quite simply, Feel The Steel is an utter feel good masterpiece.” Reissued with all new artwork and two bonus tracks: “You Don’t Make Me Feel Dumb” was previously unreleased and “I Want Your Tits” was only available on the original Japanese import. The album was produced by now longtime collaborator, Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Corey Taylor). All orders via the band’s website will receive exclusive digital content not available anywhere else including early demo versions of “Asian Hooker,” “Party All Day” and “Girl From Oklahoma.” Feel The Steel – 15TH Anniversary Edition can be ordered in various configurations at www.SteelPanther.com including CD, vinyl, a cassette version (available via Steel Panther website only).

The track listing for Feel The Steel – 15TH Anniversary Edition is:

1) Death To All But Metal
2) Asian Hooker
3) Community Property
4) Eyes Of A Panther
5) Fat Girl (Thar She Blows)
6) Eatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’
7) Party All Day (F@#k All Night)
8) Turn Out The Lights
9) Stripper Girl
10) The Shocker
11) Girl From Oklahoma
12) You Don’t Make Me Feel Dumb (Bonus Track: Previously Unreleased)
13) I Want Your Tits (Bonus Track: Originally Available in Japan Only)

Recently, Steel Panther celebrated another career milestone. In a time when certifications for albums sales are waning for artists, the band’s debut album Feel The Steel achieved Gold record status in the United Kingdon. BPI – British Phonographic Industry – presented the band with a plaque to commemorate the achievement cementing the band’s legacy and acceptance by the Royal Family in the market.

For the first time ever, Steel Panther toys! Just in time for the holidays, Steel Panther have released a line of Limited Edition Half Pint Toys that will make the perfect gift no matter what holiday your friends celebrate. These half-pint figures are 6 inches of pure pleasure. All 4 members come in one customized box. Get yours today and play with Panther however you’d like! Figures ship immediately.

To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the album, Steel Panther will be heading out on the – you guessed it – Feel The Steel 15THAnniversary Tour. The tour will kick off next week in Huntington, NY on November 20th and will run through December 13th where it will wrap up in Orlando, FL. The tour will make stops in Boston, MA (November 23rd), Detroit, MI (November 29th) and Atlanta, GA (December 10th) among others. The band also added two holiday shows in Vancouver, BC on December 29th and December 30th at the Commodore Ballroom. Additional Information on all ticket and VIP packages including meet and greets, exclusive 15th Anniversary merch items, early entry and more for all tour dates can be found here: https://steelpanther.com/pages/tour.

Feel The Steel 15TH Anniversary Tour Dates:

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
Sunday, November 24, 2024 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Friday, November 29, 2024 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sunday, December 1, 2024 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
Friday, December 6, 2024 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Thursday, December 12, 2024 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Friday, December 13, 2024 – Orlando, FL – Plaza Live
Sunday, December 29, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Monday, December 30, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom