I bought this limited edition Motörhead Iron Horse/Born To Lose 7” vinyl about 2 years ago. Motörhead is my overall favorite band ever! I love each era of Motörhead! Man, I miss this band so very much.
This collectible Motörhead 7” vinyl was released back on November 5th, 2020, via Cleopatra Records. The photos shown I took and are of the actual vinyl I own.
SIDE A: MOTORHEAD
Iron Horse/Born To Lose Recorded Live at the Roundhouse 18, February 1978 Drums: Phil Taylor, Guitar: Eddie Clarke, Bass/Vocals: Lemmy
SIDE B: LEMMY
Twist & Shout Recorded 2010 Drums: Gregg Bissonette, Guitar: Scott Ian, Bass/Vocals: Lemmy Produced by Bob Kulick & Brett Chassen
Above: back cover
Note: I found the actual release date for this 7” vinyl on the Cleopatra Records Bandcamp.
Drummer Gregg Bissonette is famous for his years recording and touring with David Lee Roth. Gregg has also toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, along with many other music acheivements. Scott Ian is the co-founder and rhythm guitarist for the legendary Anthrax.
Watch TEN TON MOJO’s “Broken Down Blues” video HERE.
New York City classic/hard rock outfit TEN TON MOJO delivers their latest single, “Broken Down Blues,” along with a new video. The track offers a view of the struggling, underappreciated, hard-working American blue-collar worker trying to make ends meet.
Vocalist Dave Anthony states, “Some things are worth the wait… and so it is also with our newest single, ‘Broken Down Blues,’ because it’s an absolute solid hit right out of the gate. With our new drummer Jeff Hardee recording with the band for the first time, we are firing on all cylinders and stronger than ever.”
The track was produced, mixed, and mastered by Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth, Bad Company), and features guest backing vocals by Devon Marie and La Jeca. The artwork and photography were handled by Phil Yarnall/SMAY DESIGN.
Tune in and check out TEN TON MOJO’s “Broken Down Blues” video now playing on YouTube HERE, and play the song on all streaming services HERE and Bandcamp HERE.
TEN TON MOJO is completing additional singles and other new titles to be released throughout 2027. In the meantime, the band continues to perform across the area with regularity. Stand by for further updates from the band in the months ahead.
TEN TON MOJO Live:
10/23/2023 Stereo Garden – Patchogue, NY [tickets]
Conjured on the streets, on the stages, and in the studios of New York City, emerges TEN TON MOJO, the new classic rock! This is where bluesy southern soul meets the glory of rock ‘n’ roll. This band represents the rebirth of real American rock and roll! Hip-shaking rhythms and streetwise guitars blend to create memorable hard rock anthems. Vocalist Dave Anthony says, “This band started to embrace our roots and to give back to the fans who’ve been wanting this…and we’re always determined to do it our way.”
TEN TON MOJO has captivated a strong fanbase by creating musical energy which has to otherwise be experienced in the 21st century. The band has shared the stage with the likes of with Quiet Riot, Blacktop Mojo, KIX, John 5, The Supersuckers, Texas Hippie Coalition, The Blues Vultures, Molly Hatchet, Parker Barrow, Jane Lee Hooker, Enuff Z’nuff, Spread Eagle, Mike Tramp (White Lion), Circus Of Power, Ace Frehley, Scott Weiland, and many others, having performed on countless stages, including NYC’s legendary Gramercy Theatre, Irving Plaza, and Bowery Ballroom, as well as The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, The Viper Room in Hollywood, the Easyrider Rodeo Tour, and everywhere in between. Last year the band was featured on the popular Humans Of New York photoblog.
TEN TON MOJO: Dave Anthony – lead vocals Scott Lano – guitars Christian Realmuto – guitars Kenny Madden – bass guitar, vocals Jeff Hardee – drums
“Doomsayer originated in early 2026 out of many hours of jam sessions in our new studio space, playing around and seeing where it took us,” explains guitarist/vocalist Sean Roa, who also produced and mixed the album. “We didn’t really have an end goal in mind of what we were going for. We were simply exploring ideas and seeing what ended up speaking to us the most. So much has happened, both as a band and in our personal lives since our last record, that ended up becoming the inspiration to many of the lyrics on Doomsayer. I think as a result, this is some of our most upfront, direct and riff-driven work to date. We are incredibly proud of it and can’t wait for it to get out into the world.”
Four years on from Regenerator, King Buffalo returns with a record shaped by years of international touring and a deepening confidence in their own sound. Recorded in the new studio the band built themselves, Doomsayer finds the trio continuing to reach into the unknown, while bringing a greater sense of focus and intention to their sound.
The experience they have gained on the road is evident throughout the album, both in the poise of the material and the confidence of their delivery. Like the pandemic trilogy that preceded it, Doomsayer was made at home, but the band’s new surroundings have given them the freedom to continue exploring and finding new ground, with a maturity they have earned one stage at a time.
Album pre-orders begin Friday, Sept. 25 at 12 noon eastern via Kingbuffalo.com. 50 test pressings of the 43-plus minute collection will be available, as well as a Deluxe Edition, limited to 750 copies on translucent emerald vinyl and including a hand-numbered insert, download code and polybag. The standard edition, limited to 1750 copies, arrives on purple opaque vinyl and includes a download code and polybag.
The band had previously announced a North American tour, kicking off on Oct. 29 in Boulder with support from L.A. Witch (Oct. 29 to Nov. 21, except Los Angeles), Doom Gong (Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 18), and Handsome Jack (Dec. 8 to 12). A European trek was announced with Spirit Mother opening on all dates. The EU/UK leg is on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Ticket links are available at Kingbuffalo.com/tour.
October 29 – Boulder, CO Fox Theatre October 30 – Denver, CO Bluebird Theatre October 31 – Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge November 2 – Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre November 3 – Vancouver, BC The Pearl November 4 – Seattle, WA Neumo’s November 6 – San Francisco, CA The Independent November 7 – Los Angeles, CA Lodge Room November 9 – Solana Beach, CA Belly Up November 10 – Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom November 11 – Albuquerque, NM Sister November 13 – Dallas, TX AM/FM November 14 – Austin, TX Mohawk November 17 – Houston, TX Bad Astronaut November 19 – Nashville, TN Basement East November 20 – Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle November 21 – Cincinnati, OH Woodward Theatre December 3 – Detroit, MI El Club December 4 – Chicago, IL Thalia Hall December 5 – Cleveland, OH The Roxy December 8 – Toronto, ON The Mod Club December 9 – Montreal, QC Theatre Fairmount December 10 – Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall December 11 – New York, NY Le Poisson Rouge December 12 – Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts December 15 – Richmond, VA The Broadberry December 16 – Durham, NC Motorco December 17 – Washington, DC Black Cat December 18 – Columbus, OH Skully’s
March 2 – Hamburg, DE Grunspan March 3 – Antwerp, BE Trix March 4 – Haarlem, NL Patronaat March 6 – London, UK Scala March 7 – Manchester, UK Gorilla March 9 – Bristol, UK Electric Bristol March 11 – Paris, FR Petit Bain March 12 – Essen, DE Zeche Carl March 13 – Cologne, DE Kantine March 14 – Stuttgart, DE Wizeman March 15 – Munich, DE Backstage Halle March 17 – Berlin, DE Festsaal March 19 – Copenhagen, DK Pumpehuset March 20 – Gothenburg, SE Monument March 21 – Oslo, NO John Dee March 22 – Stockholm, SE Debaser Nova
King Buffalo is Sean Roa (guitar/vocals), Dan Reynolds (bass), and Scott Donaldson (drums). The trio has released six albums to date with the most recent, Regenerator, arriving in 2022. Revolver called their music “a tantalizing breed of heavy psych-rock,” The Obelisk declared them one of “the most essential acts of current American heavy psychedelic rock,” and Teeth of the Divine said, “There’s not a dud or skippable track in their entire discography.”
The Swedish hard rock band’s first full statement is out digitally now
Swedish Hard Rock band Black Blood Sthlm release their self-titled EP, marking the band’s first structured release after their debut single “Avalon.” The EP is available digitally now!
Featuring four tracks, “In The Wind” (watch the video), “I Know You Believe,” “Fallen Angel” and “Holy Man”, the EP brings the band’s identity into clear focus. After introducing themselves with “Avalon” and following with the singles “In the Wind,” “Holy Man” and “I Know You Believe,” Black Blood Sthlm now present the full picture: a band rooted in classic Hard Rock, shaped by experience, and built around songs rather than formulas.
The focus track of the release is “Fallen Angel,” a slow hard rock ballad that opens a more emotional side of the band. Placed within the EP, the song gives the release a different weight and contrast, showing how Black Blood Sthlm can move beyond the straight hard rock attack while still keeping the same sense of purpose, musicianship and identity.
Black Blood Sthlm were formed by four musicians who have lived through different chapters of the Scandinavian rock and Metal scene from the inside. Their roots reach back to 1970s Hard Rock, but the approach is direct, song-focused and free from nostalgia. The sound is built around guitars, voice, rhythm section and arrangements working together with one clear objective: the song.
The band features Matti Alfonzetti on vocals, one of Sweden’s most respected rock singers, known for his work with Jagged Edge, Bam Bam Boys and Skintrade. On guitar, Stefan Bergström brings his long-standing experience from Skintrade, as well as collaborations with Baltimoore, Zinny Zan and Martina Edoff.
Behind the drums is Johan Kullberg, whose career includes Lion’s Share, Zan Clan, Therion and session work with HammerFall during extensive world tours. Completing the line-up is bassist/vocalist Jarmo Lindell, who has worked with Cloud Circus, Andreas Johnson and has also released material as a solo artist.
With this EP, Black Blood Sthlm move beyond the first introduction of “Avalon” and open the next phase of the project. It is a release born from musicians who know the language of hard rock from the inside, but who still approach it as a living form: something to be played, written and brought to the stage with conviction.
Black Blood Sthlm – track-list: 1) In The Wind 2) In Know You Believe 3) Fallen Angel 4) Holy Man
IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW return with “Siren Of The Song,” the first single to land from the forthcoming full length venture, Imperial Filth. Delivering guitar-led rock with lashings of overdrive, “Siren Of The Song” brings a wall of rhythms, charismatic melodies and a warm analogue sound. Imperial Filth is schedule for release via Pajama Party on October 23, 2026.
Ian Blurton comments on the new single: “‘Siren Of The Song’ is a riff fest that connects the unlikely dots between Cheap Trick, Slayer, Voivod and ZZ Top and includes 3 guitar solos in 3 minutes. It seemed like a good first single as it encompasses influences from 4 of our favourite bands.”
“1/2 of Imperial Filth was recorded with no click, 80% of it was live off the floor using real British tube amps and no drum samples or AI”. Explains Burton. “We tried to go for a live feel as much as possible, left in a human touch and then overdubbed upon the bed tracks. This record has a bit more of a proggy feel than our last LP as we wanted to explore arrangements that lived outside the world of verse/chorus/verse/chorus/bridge/chorus. We loved working with Daryl Smith and he really helped let us focus on the playing while he took care the sounds.”
Imperial Filth – Track List:
Gallery Of Scars
You Better Get Ready
Heaven Is A Long Way From Home
When The Ends Don’t Meet
Death Becomes You
Siren Of The Song
Settlers Forge
Don’t Fade The Day
The Jokes Write Themselves
Shadow Work
Produced by Daryl Smith and Ian Blurton at Blurton’s very own ProGold Studios, Toronto. Imperial Filth was mixed by Daryl Smith at Chemical West and Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Special guests appearing on Imperial Filth include guitarist Liam Deak of TUMBLE and Lee Rose of ACE OF WANDS performing strings. Cover art for Imperial Filth isby Lydia Sam Planetta and the layout design is by Louis Durand.
Upcoming Canadian Tour Dates:
Sat Oct 24 – Toronto – St Anne’s Church Fri Nov 13 – London – Supply and Demand Sat Nov 14 – Montreal – Turbo Haus Fri Nov 20 – Ottawa – House Of Targ Sat Nov 28 – Sudbury – The Lounge Sat Dec 5 – Hamilton – The Mule Spinner
About IAN BLURTON’S FUTURE NOW:
FUTURE NOW is the hard-hitting rock project led by Canadian music veteran Ian Blurton. Known for their raw, powerful sound that blends classic rock, metal, and modern influences, FUTURE NOW delivers music that thrives on energy and live performance. With a lineup of seasoned musicians, the band creates guitar-driven anthems that are equal parts heavy and melodic, capturing the essence of rock’s rebellious spirit.
The creative direction of FUTURE NOW is driven by experimentation, “Everyone in this band makes their living in music, but this is a band that is meant to be a total departure from our day jobs. We can do and try pretty much anything we want and explore what is possible in the songwriting department”.
Latest chart triumph follows Megadeth’s landmark #1 success in the US, Australia and Austria earlier this year
Frontiers Label Group is proud to celebrate another major chart achievement in 2026, as Swiss hard rock veterans Shakra have debuted at #1 on the official Swiss Albums Chart with their new studio album, “Just Live Loud!”.
Released on September 4 via Frontiers Music Srl, “Just Live Loud!” marks Shakra’s first album with the label and has now delivered an outstanding result on home soil, entering Switzerland’s national album chart directly at the top spot.
For the group, the achievement marks the second album to reach #1 on major national charts in 2026, following the extraordinary global success of Megadeth’s self-titled final studio album earlier this year.
Released via Dave Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s BLKIIBLK label, “Megadeth” debuted at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 in the United States, the legendary band’s first-ever #1 album in their native country, while also reaching #1 in Australia and Austria. The album additionally secured Top 5 positions across the U.K., Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden and New Zealand.
Serafino Perugino, President and CEO of Frontiers Label Group, commented:
“Seeing Shakra reach #1 in Switzerland with their very first album for Frontiers is an incredibly proud moment for all of us. We believed strongly in this album and in the band, so to see ‘Just Live Loud!’ receive this kind of response in their home country is extremely rewarding. Coming after the incredible worldwide chart success of Megadeth earlier this year, this is another very special achievement for our company, in the year in which Frontiers celebrates its 30th anniversary.”
“For three decades, our goal has always been to work with great artists, believe in their music and give them the strongest possible platform to succeed. Whether we are working with one of the most influential bands in the history of metal or with an outstanding European hard rock band like Shakra, that commitment remains the same. I am extremely grateful to the artists who put their trust in us, to our team and partners around the world, and, most importantly, to the fans who continue to support this music”, he added.
Shakra returned with renewed fire on “Just Live Loud!”, an album fuelled by massive riffs, soaring melodies and the unmistakable chemistry that has defined the band for more than three decades. Combining the spirit of classic European hard rock with a heavier and more modern edge, the record represents both a celebration of the band’s history and the beginning of a new chapter. The album’s message is captured in its title: an invitation to live without hesitation, embrace freedom and pursue life with passion and purpose.
“Just Live Loud!” is out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
German hard rock titans MAD MAX celebrate the record release of Stories Of Destiny with a brand-new music video for “Dulces Falsos.” The song marks a special first in the band’s history: it is the first MAD MAX track ever recorded with Spanish lyrics and presents their classic “Piece Of Candy” in a powerful new version.
With “Dulces Falsos,”MAD MAX pay tribute to their loyal fanbase in Latin America. New lyrics by Andreas Baesler and the Spanish vocals give the song a fresh character while preserving the energy and spirit of the original.
Band mastermindJürgen Breforthcomments: “Dulces Falsos” is the first song we ever recorded with Spanish lyrics. With this version of our classic “Piece Of Candy” we would like to say a very special thank you to all our fans in Latin America who have always stayed loyal to us and who have helped make the Mad Max comic a great success, especially in Colombia and Mexico.
Andreas Baesler has written a new and very up-to-date set of lyrics. The Spanish vocals give the song even more power, presence and raw energy. Many journalists see in “Dulces Falsos” an attitude and charisma reminiscent of bands such as HEROES DEL SILENCIO for example. That makes us very proud.”
Stories Of Destiny finds MAD MAX celebrating 45 years of history while continuing to push forward with new material. Packed with powerful guitar-driven anthems, memorable melodies and timeless hard rock spirit, it combines newly recorded material, long-awaited hidden gems and collaborations with some of the most respected names in the rock and metal world.
The album also introduces UK vocalist Alan Clark while welcoming original MAD MAX singer Andreas Baesler as a special guest for his first MAD MAX appearance in 45 years, creating a direct link between the band’s earliest days and its present.
Stories Of Destiny is out now via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Order your album copy now at this location:
Stories Of Destiny – Track-list: 1. Silver 2. Weapons Of Love 3. Keep You Alive 4. Far Behind 5. Piece Of Candy 6. ‘Til The End Of Time 7. Bullet 8. Mad Gone Blind 9. She Was Mine 10. Wings Of Freedom 11. Dulces Falsos
Founded in Münster, Germany in 1981 by guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Jürgen Breforth, MAD MAX have remained one of Europe’s most enduring melodic hard rock and heavy metal acts for more than four decades. Renowned for their unmistakable guitar-driven sound, strong melodies and classic hard rock attitude, the band have built a loyal international following through countless albums, tours and festival appearances.
Reflecting on an extraordinary career while embracing the future, Stories Of Destiny is built around songs Breforth had the honor to co-write with acclaimed musicians including Sascha Gerstner (Helloween), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Andreas Broon (The Sisters Of Mercy) and Michael Voss, known from his work with Michael Schenker. Reimagined and newly recorded in unmistakable MAD MAX fashion, the album captures both the band’s musical roots and their continued evolution.
The visual world of Stories Of Destiny connects to the MAD MAX comic, created by Mexican comic artist Maestro ArturoSaid. The comic tells the story of the band from its founding days in 1981 through the 1980s and up to MAD MAX’s first shows in Colombia in 2023, making the album both a musical and visual celebration of the band’s legacy.
Artist Line-Up: Alan Clark – Vocals Andreas Baesler – Vocals On “Dulces Falsos” & Duet Vocals On “Piece Of Candy” Jürgen Breforth – Guitar Dethy Borchardt – Guitar Fabian Watermann – Bass Axel Kruse – Drums
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to US stages this Fall on a co-headlining tour with THE SWORD! The two-week journey will commence on November 2nd in Buffalo, New York and run through November 19th in Pensacola, Florida. Additional support will be provided by Hippie Death Cult.
Comments CORROSION OF CONFORMITY vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan, “Well well welll… to all the free thinkers and beer drinkers, the CORROSION train won’t stop. Everywhere all the time! Gonna be ripping with THE SWORD and Hippie Death Cult. See ya on the horizon. Let’s fucking go!”
Artist ticket presales begin today, Tuesday August 25th at 12:00pm ET. Password: COC2026 . General on sale date is Friday, August 28th. Secure your tickets at coc.com/pages/tour. See all confirmed dates below.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY + THE SWORD w/ Hippie Death Cult: 11/02/2026 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY 11/03/2026 Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ 11/04/2026 Hampton Beach Casino – Hampton Beach, NH 11/06/2026 Elevation 27 – Virginia Beach, VA 11/07/2026 Port City Blitz Festival – Wilmington, NC * COC only 11/08/2026 Capitol City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA 11/10/2026 The Sovereign – St. Louis, MO 11/11/2026 Granada – Lawrence, KS 11/13/2026 The Apollo Theatre – Belvidere, IL 11/14/2026 The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN 11/15/2026 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 11/17/2026 The Senate – Columbia, SC 11/18/2026 Workplay – Birmingham, AL 11/19/2026 Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will be touring in support of their mammoth new double album, Good God / Baad Man, released on April 3rd via Nuclear Blast!
Produced by Grammy award winner Warren Riker (Fugees, Down, Cathedral) and featuring cover art by famed New Orleans artist Scott Guion, Good God / Baad Man was recorded at Blak Shak Studios in Riffissippi, USA, Dockside Studios in Maurice, Louisiana, and Bee Gee Barry Gibb’s home studio in Miami, Florida.
Watch CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s previously released videos for “Baad Man” HERE, “Asleep On The Killing Floor” HERE, “You Or Me” HERE, and “Gimme Some Moore” HERE.
Good God / Baad Man is available on digipak CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Preview/purchase CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s Good God / Baad Man at THIS LOCATION.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Live Lineup: Pepper Keenan – guitar, vocals Woody Weatherman – guitar Bobby Landgraf – bass Nick Shabatura – drums
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Recording Lineup: Pepper Keenan – guitar, vocals Woody Weatherman – guitar Stanton Moore – drums Bobby Landgraf – bass
THE SWORD are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, Age Of Winters and are finishing up their highly anticipated tour with Red Fang on the West Coast.
THE SWORD has handcrafted their own immersive mythology underscored by undeniable and unpredictable guitar fireworks, cinematic themes, and otherworldly concepts. Since emerging out of Austin, Texas in 2003, the quartet of JD Cronise (vocals, guitar), Bryan Richie (bass, keys), Kyle Shutt (guitar, vocals), and Santiago Vela (drums) have incited the obsession of a diehard fanbase.
In their heavy music, Occult Master combines elements of 1970s and 1980s heavy and prog rock. The album’s tracks range from more straightforward rockers to massive epics. Running through the entire album is an uncompromising attitude to create harsh and honest heavy rock, with a good song at its core.
The album’s soundscape is raw and pleasantly authentic. You can hear that the music was played live in the studio, as a band. Unnecessary fussiness and extreme polishing have been left out. This results in the album breathing, sounding fresh and invigorating and human. However, the music itself is not simple; on the contrary, progressive, complex, and surprising parts flow seamlessly, forming an interesting musical journey. Thoughtful lyrics, deviating from the run of the mill, create a mystical aura for the dark-toned music.
The lineup features Ari Eskola (guitar and vocals), Toni Mäki (bass and backing vocals) and Jussi Risto (drums). The debut album from the Occult Master trio, signed to Inverse Records, does not disappoint and promises quality music in the future: the next album’s worth of material is already almost ready.
Occult Master was founded in 2012 in Oulu, Finland, first starting as a heavy rock/doom band. After a line‑up change in 2020, the musical style turned faster, more rhythmic and more complex. Occult Master’s music is heavy, versatile and full of nuances, ranging from full‑throttle metal blasting to quiet, subtle and beautifully eerie musical landscapes.
The band’s roots lie strongly in the classic heavy metal of the 1970s and 1980s. The songs are delivered in a hardy, straightforward and no‑nonsense style. In the dark‑toned music, the lyrics deal with different matters of life and the world in general, and at times even horror stories told with a devilish grin.
Later this week, Los Angeles-based eclectic rock alchemists SPIRIT IN THE ROOM will return to the road supporting Down and Helmet! The Strap It Down tour begins on August 15th in Atlanta, Georgia and closes on September 2nd in Chicago, Illinois. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
SPIRIT IN THE ROOM w/ Down, Helmet: 8/15/2026 The Eastern – Atlanta, GA 8/16/2026 Piedmont Hall – Greensboro, NC 8/17/2026 The Basement East – Nashville, TN ** 8/19/2026House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH 8/20/2026 Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA 8/21/2026 Elevation – Grand Rapids, MI ** 8/22/2026 Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI 8/23/2026 History – Toronto, ON 8/25/2026 MTELUS – Montreal, QC 8/26/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA 8/27/2026 The Queen – Wilmington, DE ** 8/28/2026 Lark Hall – Albany, NY ** 8/29/2026 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY ** 8/30/2026 The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD 9/01/2026 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 9/02/2026 Ramova Theatre – Chicago, IL ** SPIRIT IN THE ROOM + Helmet only
The vision of Louisiana-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dennis R. Sanders, SPIRIT IN THE ROOM unfurls through cigarette smoke, cheap booze, and distortion like an anachronistic fever dream soundtracked by a collision of gothic vocal hues, immersive alternative architecture, and jarring metallic catharsis. It’s scary at times. It’s sad at other times. If you ever wondered what goes on in the head of a film noir hitman, horror novel asylum inmate, or a golden age silver screen villain, it might sound something like SPIRIT IN THE ROOM.
SPIRIT IN THE ROOM’s released their PassengersEP in 2024. The offering includes three previously unreleased tracks (“Creepy Phone Calls,” “Show Me You,” and “Covenant”) as well as three additional tracks (“I Have A Heart,” “Affectionate Projectile,” “You Caught Hell”) that have been released throughout the years on YouTube, Bandcamp, and SoundCloud but never before available as a proper collection.
Above: Passengers EP cover
Find orders for SPIRIT IN THE ROOM’s Passengers EP at Bandcamp at THIS LOCATION and additional merch at the Housecore Records webshop at THIS LOCATION.
Watch SPIRIT IN THE ROOM’s video for “Creepy Phone Calls” HERE and lyric video for “Show Me You” HERE.
SPIRIT IN THE ROOM remains comfortable in the dark. Audiences initially met Sanders as part of Black Light Burns. However, he introduced SPIRIT IN THE ROOM during 2010 before revealing a series of projects: The Holy Phobia, Pt. 1 EP (2014), Demon (2015), and Spirit In The Room, Vol. 1 EP (2019), in between various singles and countless shows. SPIRIT IN THE ROOM released their Flamingo EP in 2022 via Housecore Records.
Maximum Volume Music hailed, “…a blistering heavy garage-come-industrial metal banger,” while Distorted Sound wrote, “we experience a whole range of feelings from paranoia to obsession that make Flamingo what it is: a musically progressive record with Sanders more than ready to take risks along the way.” In 2023, SPIRIT IN THE ROOM served as support for Pantera on four shows in the Western US.
With Boom Bang Goodbye, SINNER release their final studio album today, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). After more than four decades, 19 studio albums and countless live shows, the band led by Mat Sinner bid farewell with a record that distils their entire career into eleven powerful songs. Alongside the album, SINNER have also released a new video for “All Night Long,” arguably the most carefree and life-affirming anthem on the record, featuring Ronnie Romero on vocals.
What began as Mat Sinner’s vision in 1982 evolved over more than four decades into one of the most enduring and influential institutions of the German hard rock and metal scene. From their early classics to the chart success of Brotherhood (#12 in Germany, 2022), SINNER have always remained a band that refused to follow trends, instead forging their own path with passion, integrity and an unwavering love of rock ’n’ roll.
With Boom Bang Goodbye, this journey does not end quietly. Instead, SINNER bow out with an album that once again brings together everything the band have always stood for: soaring melodies, powerful guitars, anthemic choruses and genuine emotion. Produced by Mat Sinner and completed together with Alex Scholpp, the album spans an impressive range from classic hard rock and melodic metal to modern arena anthems.
Opening track “Dreams Can Come True” immediately sets the album’s emotional tone, telling a story of hope, perseverance and the courage to keep believing in your dreams despite every setback. Songs such as “Wait,” “Leave It All Behind” and “Turn The Page” reflect on farewells, the passing of time and inner strength, while “Hellbreaker” and “Under The Moonlight” deliver the riff-driven heaviness that has defined SINNER for decades.
To coincide with the album release, SINNER have also unveiled the video for “All Night Long.” With Ronnie Romero behind the microphone, the song becomes a musical journey back to the golden days of rock ’n’ roll. Memories of sweaty clubs, endless summer nights and unbreakable friendships meet an instantly infectious chorus.
The accompanying video captures exactly that spirit, packed with energy, good times and genuine rock ’n’ roll moments. “All Night Long” is the perfect feel-good soundtrack for the summer and, at the same time, one final collective toast to more than forty years of SINNER history. Because even though Boom Bang Goodbye marks the end of a chapter, one thing remains truer than ever: The party goes on.
For this final statement, Mat Sinner has once again assembled an impressive cast of longtime companions and outstanding musicians. Alex Scholpp (guitar) and Moritz Müller (drums) provide the album’s powerful foundation, joined by Jim Müller (KISSIN’ DYNAMITE), Lisa Müller, returning SINNER guitarist Mathias “Don” Dieth, and Magnus Karlsson, who has worked closely with Mat Sinner for many years.
Vocally, Boom Bang Goodbye also becomes an extraordinary meeting of remarkable voices. Ronnie Romero, Michael Bormann, Michael Sadler (SAGA), Björn “Speed” Strid (SOILWORK), Erik Mårtensson (ECLIPSE), Renan Zonta and Sascha Krebs each bring their own distinctive character to the songs, making the album a fitting farewell filled with exceptional vocal performances.
Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Boom Bang Goodbye combines modern power with the classic SINNER DNA. Every song bears Mat Sinner’s unmistakable signature as a musician, songwriter and one of the defining figures of the European hard rock and metal scene.
Boom Bang Goodbye is far more than simply the final SINNER album. It is an emotional legacy. A thank-you to the fans. And one last firework display of anthems, memories and passion. Or, as Mat Sinner himself puts it: “The last one turns off the lights.”
Denver-based instrumental post-metal band ONLY ECHOES present the title track of their forthcoming full-length Born Adrift. The album isscheduled to arrive on August 14, 2026, via Braeburn Records.
“As a whole, this song really feels like you are lost at sea and fighting for your life, but that you haven’t given up yet”.Share ONLY ECHOES.
“That is kind of the idea behind the title and the theme of the album to an extent. It is a heavy emotion, but not a claustrophobic one. It’s the idea that this fight is difficult and it’s going to stay difficult for the rest of the journey, but that it is still worth taking”.
ONLY ECHOES deliver “Born Adrift” with a striking impact. Wave after wave of intense heaviness brings the track’s concept to life. Rhythmic shifts, catchy lead hooks, and uplifting moments not only provide movement but also a sense of anticipation. Shadowy passages feel weighted and inescapable but they are not dwelled upon without hope for too long.
Born Adrift Track-list:
Born Adrift – 5:48
Tempest – 8:41
So Tightly Bound – 6:12
Inter – 2:05
Steps Ahead Of Drowning – 7:09
Shimmering Death – 5:14
Alternating between light and shade, ONLY ECHOES deploy carefully curated changes in the track’s pace as well as through their instrumental layering. The structure of “Born Adrift”, while exploring periods of turmoil and relief, is emotionally complex as the music rises and falls before meeting an abrupt end.
“Born Adrift” encapsulates key aspects of the band’s sound that are also explored elsewhere across the album’s track list. With this single release, ONLY ECHOES demonstrate their darker side as this is the heaviest offering found on the forthcoming Born Adrift.
Born Adrift was produced, engineered, and mixed by guitarist Austin Minney at All Aces Studio, with mastering handled by Brad Smalling at Evergroove.
The album artwork features an original 1876 engraving by Gustave Doré, reimagined with color and illustration work by Celeste Hayes (@chayesart). Born Adrift arrives August 14, 2026 via Braeburn Records.
Finnish band VAAJA have released their second single Abalon on July 17. The music video will follow on July 31. The song is an epic, atmospheric gothic metal track drawing from Finnish mythology and tied to an upcoming original VAAJA dark horror-fantasy novel series.
The single is an explosive track, taking its name from a central character in the upcoming first book: Abalon, the elven ancestor of foxes. The lyrics delve into how Abalon steps in as a surprise ally to turn the tide for the story’s main protagonist, a vulnerable young vampire, and his human friends.
“All songs of Vaaja are designed to carry Finnish mythology with a unique horror-fantasy twist beyond Finland’s borders,” says Malphas Miserable, the lead singer, songwriter and author of VAAJA.
VAAJA is a fully realised concept. Music is the first chapter of a larger dark fantasy universe that spans both the band’s work and forthcoming novels set in the same world. The band and the books are one universe. “I carried the idea of VAAJA for many years, but it was not until 2025 that I started to write the first book. After that, everything happened very fast and effortlessly.“, Malphas Miserable explains.
Sonically, Abalon occupies the space between the emotional depth of Sleep Token, the atmospheric darkness of HIM, and the devotional, theatrical identity of Opeth and Ghost.
Vaaja – Abalon (Single 2026) Cover art by Malphas Miserable
Composed & lyrics by Malphas Miserable -Arranged by Malphas Miserable, Garn Eir, Fenris Fuzz, Vor, Magni -Recorded, Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Malphas Miserable
“We think the category of “Nordic gothic dark metal” fits us the best, but we are very flexible in a wide array of musical genres. However, with VAAJA, we don’t want to restrict ourselves too much musically. Instead, aiming to maintain a playful, even blasphemous spirit-just like the old gods. The old gods are dear to us, and we feel that Finnish mythology is one of the richest yet still most underrepresented mythologies in metal,” the band states.
“Vaaja is not Viking imagery borrowed from our neighbours. It is ours, ancient, magical, and largely unknown to the world – until now.“
The Band: Vocals: Malphas Miserable Guitar: Garn Eir(The Sorcerer) Guitar: Fenris Fuzz (The Berserker) Drums: Magni (The Seer) Bass: Vor (The Warrior)
CoreLeoni led by Gotthard founding member Leo Leoni, have announced the release of their new studio album Generection, set for release on September 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the band’s fourth album since its formation in 2017 and the second featuring vocalist Gent Bushpepa, Generection sees CoreLeoni returning to their roots with their heaviest and hardest-hitting record to date.
Built on a foundation of unreleased tracks, the album showcases the powerhouse lineup of Alex Motta (drums), Mila Merker (bass), and Jgor Gianola (guitars), standing as unshakable pillars of the band’s sound.
While heavier and harder than its predecessors, Generection never sacrifices warmth or atmosphere, especially in its most intimate moments. With the entire band contributing more to the songwriting than ever before, the result aligns perfectly with Leo Leoni‘s unmistakable signature sound.
Of all the tracks on Generection, “Generation Rock” best captures the album’s generational spirit. The riff cuts like a knife, while the breakneck rhythm will have neck muscles tensing in anticipation of the inevitable headbanging.
Blending raw power with analog warmth, the song unites distant generations through a shared musical dream. The common thread is music itself, as Leo channels timeless emotions that still burn close to the heart. This first single perfectly embodies the album’s concept: just turn it up!
Generection – Track-list: 1. Last Goodbye 2. Generation Rock 3. Howling At The Moon 4. Sex On The Beach 5. Believe 6. Vision 7. Rock’n’Roll Rebel 8. Don’t Tell Me 9. I’m Afraid I’m In Love 10. Yearning 11. Lady Marmalade (Digital Album Only)
The analog mix is one of the defining characteristics of Generection, recreating the magic of ’70s and ’80s recordings while injecting a modern edge. Razor-sharp riffs, driving rhythms, and just the right touch of sweetness and dimension make this an album that opens a door to the past for younger listeners while reconnecting older rockers with their roots.
Since launching CoreLeoni in 2017, Leo Leoni has built the project into a celebrated hard rock force that bridges generations. With Gent Bushpepa once again delivering a commanding vocal performance and a band firing on all cylinders, Generection stands as a powerful statement of intent, honouring classic rock traditions while pushing confidently forward.
The Digipak CD edition also includes a bonus disc featuring the “Live At Hallenstadion” concert, recorded in Zürich, Switzerland, in July 2025 and previously available only as a digital release.
With “Leave It All Behind“, SINNER present the next single from their upcoming and final studio album, Boom Bang Goodbye, set for release on July 31, 2026, via RPM. The track begins with the atmosphere of a classic power ballad and gradually builds in intensity before culminating in a soaring, anthemic refrain. Combining ’80s-inspired melodies with a powerful modern sound, the song brings the kind of emotional dynamics that hard rock fans have always cherished.
Mat Sinner comments: “As a child of the 80s, this song fits perfectly into the soundscape I envisioned. 80s vibes and an ultra-fat, modern sound. Groovy, driving. It was a blast to make this song. My friend Ronnie Romero really outdid himself. What an incredible vocal performance, hats off to him!”
The accompanying video perfectly complements “Leave It All Behind”. Alongside Ronnie Romero and Mat Sinner, it features Alex Scholpp, Jim Müller, Leonie Jakobi, Sascha Krebs, as well as Thalia Bellazecca and André Hilgers (PRIMAL FEAR). Together, the performance footage captures exactly what “Leave It All Behind” is all about – emotion, energy and the visible joy of making music together.
Lyrically, “Leave It All Behind” looks back on times gone by while dealing with memories, transience and the act of letting go. Lines such as “Do you remember our wild days?” and “I leave it all behind” give the song a reflective touch without losing sight of what lies ahead.
With Ronnie Romero on vocals, “Leave It All Behind” delivers a fierce impact. His passionate performance carries the emotive tension between the calmer moments of the verses and the energetic peaks of the song, adding a fiery quality to the sound.
Once again, the album’s core musicians, Ronnie Romero (lead & backing vocals), Mat Sinner (bass & vocals), Alex Scholpp (guitars & lead guitars), Lisa Müller (keyboards) and Moritz Müller (drums), leave their unmistakable mark.
Following “Wait”, featuring Michael Bormann on vocals, “Leave It All Behind” is another taste of Boom Bang Goodbye; the final chapter of an extraordinary career. After more than four decades, 19 studio albums and countless international tours, Mat Sinner and his longtime companions are preparing one final musical statement.
Five years ago today, (June 17), the iconic power metal pioneers HELLOWEEN released their self-titled studio album! I can never get enough of this band. Pumpkins United! 🎃🤘🏻
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Today, Tuolumne, California’s NorthFork have released their new single: “Tell Me.” This song flat-out rocks! It’s a breakup song that’s relevant and is sure to please arena rock enthusiasts. NorthFork are worth checking out if you’re into rock country and/or rock music that’s blue-collar and not pretentious.
On June 17, 1977, the super legendary KISS released their sixth studio album, Love Gun, via Casablanca Records. This multi-platinum album includes the classics: I Stole Your Love, Love Gun, Plaster Caster and Shock Me (the first KISS song sung by Ace Frehley on album).
Shown: Camille of The Soap Girls – photo credit: Stone/Metal Odyssey
Last Friday night on June 12th, my friends and I went to see the amazingly talented alternative rock band The Soap Girls! They performed at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge in downtown Dayton, Ohio. This was my third time seeing this electric rockin’ duo!
Sisters Noemie (bass) and Camille Debray (guitar) are from South Africa and were born to rock the stage, create chaos and take names! They’re both kind souls and I look forward to seeing them again!
East Nashville hard rock force KALAMITY KILLS returns with “Los Días Son Malos,” a Spanish-language take on their song “These Days Are Evil.” The track captures a sense of cultural unrest and psychological tension that feels unmistakably current, blending aggressive riffs, driving rhythms, and a massive, chant-ready chorus built for rock fans across languages and borders.
“Los Días Son Malos” was born from a renewed connection between frontman Jamie Rowe and the Latin American audience that has followed him since his years with Guardian, whose Spanish-language releases helped build a lasting international fanbase. After revisiting those classic choruses on Instagram and seeing a powerful response from fans, the idea of recording a KALAMITY KILLS song in Spanish began to take shape.
“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have a large Latin American fanbase, due to the Spanish releases from my GUARDIAN years,” says Rowe. “Recently I started randomly singing those old choruses on Instagram, and hundreds of thousands of people showed up to watch. That response stuck with me. Around the same time, Jamey Perrenot’s wife Christie told him we should cut a Kalamity Kills song in Spanish, and the idea just clicked.”
“We found Rosa Rodriguez in Nashville, a Honduran native and a phenomenal singer in her own right. She came in and worked with me phonetically to get the vocal track right, and she also sang the female vocal lines so the song would stay true to the English recording of ‘These Days Are Evil.’ I’m really excited to put this out and hopefully connect with everyone who loves rock en español.”
With “Los Días Son Malos,” KALAMITY KILLS expands the reach of one of its most urgent songs without softening its impact. The Spanish version preserves the weight and intensity of the original while giving the track a new emotional dimension, powered by Rowe’s commanding vocal performance and Rodriguez’s dynamic female vocal lines.
Known for marrying hard rock muscle with sharp lyrical conviction, KALAMITY KILLS continues to carve out a sound that is heavy, melodic, and direct. “Los Días Son Malos” stands as both a tribute to the band’s Latin American listeners and a bold step toward a wider rock en español audience.
About KALAMITY KILLS
KALAMITY KILLS is a hard rock band forged in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Jamie Rowe and guitarist/producer Jamey Perrenot, the band emerged from the ashes of a solo project into a fully realized sonic assault, fueled by raw emotion, modern aggression, and a deep respect for rock’s roots. With a sound that fuses the swagger of classic hard rock with the intensity and polish of modern metal, KALAMITY KILLS strikes a rare balance between power and vulnerability.
Best known for their debut self-titled album Kalamity Kills, the band quickly turned heads thanks to high-profile collaborations with members of KORN, 3 DOORS DOWN, LA GUNS, CONQUER DIVIDE, and UNDEROATH. Their music has earned national airplay on SIRIUSXM’s Octane, landed on the Billboard Active Rock charts, and crossed over into viral success without ever chasing trends.
More than just a studio project, KALAMITY KILLS is a growing force with a full live lineup, including bassist/vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock and drummer Rob Bodley. Their songs ranging from explosive anthems to brutally honest ballads tackle themes of faith, failure, hypocrisy, redemption, and the messy beauty of being human.
KALAMITY KILLS is for the outsiders, the misfits, the ones who’ve been burned and are still standing. Loud. Unapologetic. Unforgettable.
Each year people travel from all over the country and all over the globe to attend Y&T‘s Mystic Theatre weekend of shows. These shows always sell out, so don’t delay this year. Get your tickets early for Friday or Saturday, November 20th or 21st or make it an entire Y&T weekend with both shows! Gretchen Menn Trio opens both nights.
Nashville-based modern rock artist J NOIRE has officially signed to Vaux Records, one of the first acts to join the newly formed label created by former Rise Records founder and owner Craig Ericson.
Commenting on joining the label, J NOIRE says:
“When the owner of Vaux Records moved onto my mom’s street, I had no idea it would lead to where we are today. It’s a total dream come true, feels like a scene from a movie.“
The signing marks a major milestone for both J NOIRE and Vaux Records, sparking early excitement fueled by Ericson’s enduring impact on the rock and alternative scene and his reputation for cultivating artists into international successes.
J NOIRE introduces his sound with the debut single “Radiate,” a preview of what’s to come from his forthcoming EP, Prometheus, due out later this year.
Blending elements of modern rock, pop, metal, and industrial influences, J NOIRE crafts a sound that is both emotionally resonant and sonically commanding. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle, and Bad Omens, the project also appeals to fans of Bring Me The Horizon and Breaking Benjamin, while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in authenticity and intensity.
Giving context to the track, J NOIRE adds:
“It’s a song about hope, and these days I feel like we need songs to remind people that there’s ALWAYS hope, love, and purpose in life. We all deserve that spark, something that radiates.“
J NOIRE’s journey has shaped the project’s creative direction. Raised on rock music and beginning guitar at the age of five, he spent years developing his craft before relocating to Nashville, where he performed professionally as a guitarist on Broadway. While that experience sharpened his musicianship, he ultimately sought a more personal artistic outlet.
A pivotal connection with Ericson helped bring the vision to life, resulting in the launch of Vaux Records and the development of the project’s debut material. Working alongside producer Ryan Furlott, he created a collection of songs that balance vulnerability with striking production.
Now joined by bassist Stevens Stokes and drummer Danny Laverde, J NOIRE’s vision has come to fruition, ready to introduce his dynamic sound to a wider audience.
With “Radiate,” J NOIRE delivers a powerful first statement, an introduction that signals both artistic intent and a bold new chapter ahead.
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