GODSNAKE Unleash New Album “Inhale The Noise” with Video for ‘Scream For A Bullet’

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Hamburg-based melodic thrash metal powerhouse GODSNAKE have officially released their new studio album “Inhale The Noise”, out today via Massacre Records, and celebrate the occasion with the release of a brand new official video for the track “Scream For A Bullet”.

Following the previously released singles “Lost & Forgotten” and the title track “Inhale The Noise”, the full album is now available worldwide, marking a major milestone in the band’s evolution.

ORDER / STREAM THE ALBUM HERE: https://massacre-records.com/godsnake_inhalethenoise_sale

With “Inhale The Noise”, GODSNAKE deliver their most powerful and diverse record to date. Blending sharp, high-speed thrash metal with strong melodic hooks and anthemic choruses, the album expands the band’s signature sound while staying true to its core identity.

“Scream For A Bullet” stands out as one of the album’s most direct and hard-hitting tracks, perfectly capturing its uncompromising attitude and emotional intensity.

The band comment: “We are damn happy and proud to present you ‘Scream For A Bullet’… this banger of a song marks the release of our new album and sums it up perfectly. Direct and straight, heavy and still melodic… we are kicking some asses. The lyrics describe the thin line between massive injustice and crimes against humanity and the urge and need to punish these atrocities yourself. You walk the thin red line, play with fire… I hear you scream for a bullet.”

Produced by GODSNAKE together with Lasse Lammert at LSD Studios, the album features a massive and modern production that enhances both the aggressive and atmospheric elements of the band’s songwriting. The album also includes outstanding guest contributions, such as Jean Bormann (Rage), whose blistering guitar work further elevates the intensity of the record.

With “Inhale The Noise”, GODSNAKE reaffirm their position as one of the most exciting acts in the modern melodic thrash metal scene, delivering a record that is direct, energetic and impossible to ignore.

GODSNAKE live:
18.04.2026 DE Hamburg, Bambi Galore (Album Release Show)
02.05.2026 DE Andernach, Andernach Metal Days
23.05.2026 DE Frankfurt, Ponyhof Club (w/ Eradicator)
13.06.2026 DE Kulmbach, Ulmich om Braand
27.06.2026 DE Oschersleben, Rock & Metal Dayz
09.01.2027 DE Hamburg, Ballroom Birthday Bash

GODSNAKE are:
Torger – Vocals
Stevo – Guitars
The Walt – Bass
Sidney – Drums

GODSNAKE online:
http://www.godsnake.com
http://www.facebook.com/godsnakemetal
http://www.instagram.com/godsnakemetal
http://www.tiktok.com/@godsnakemetal
https://godsnakeofficial.bandcamp.com

HILLBILLY VEGAS Drop New Collaboration with Paul Rodgers ‘Mr. Midnight’ + Announce New Album “A La Mode”

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Oklahoma Rockers Hillbilly Vegas have droppedtheir new single & video for ”Mr. Midnight”, which was written by and features Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Paul Rodgers (Bad Company).  The track is the 2nd single from their new album “A La Mode”, which is slated for release on May 8th via Quarto Valley Records.  It’s the follow-up to the hit “I Hope You Know”, which is at #20 on the Rock Radio charts and still climbing.

“Mr. Midnight” is a heavy, electric blues-rock song that has a retro feel of ZZ Top ‘Tush’ mixed with the modern blues sound of Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.   The edgy and slinky guitar riffs evoke images of Beale Street late at night, whiskey in hand, while on the prowl for good trouble – buoyed by the unmistakable Paul Rodgers ethos of classic 70’s rock and roll.

Paul Rodgers says “I wrote “Mr. Midnight” a few years ago when I was writing songs – that to my surprise  – became an album ‘Midnight Rose’. I had no idea that the songs would become an album.  But when Sun Records said that they would be interested in releasing a Paul Rodgers album you would have to be mad not to accept.  I actually forgot that I had the song and that is why it was not included on the ‘Midnight Rose’ album. Bassist Todd Ronning from my solo band – who later joined Bad Company – played on the demo track for the song and was familiar with it”.

He continues “The song started with the guitar riff. I had it floating around in my mind, and I built the song around that. When I was looking for lyrics I was inspired by a feline.  Cynthia, my wife, has a number of rescued cats, and there was one black cat in particular named Jasper. His coat was so sleek and black that I nicknamed him Mr. Midnight. You can let your imagination take it from there.  When I heard Hillbilly Vegas’ recording of ‘Mr. Midnight’ – Steve (Harris) did such a great job, I felt they had it well covered.  I did not want to disturb the flow created in their recording, but I had made a promise to the boys in the band – so I sang some lines, and it turned out very well.”

Hillbilly Vegas’ Steve Harris adds “Being part of something like this with Paul, who’s had such an impact on how we all hear rock and roll, was an incredible experience that we still can’t quite believe happened. His voice, his phrasing and the way he approaches a song…that’s the blueprint.  It raises the bar, but it also reminds you why you started doing this in the first place, because you realize you’re not just making a record, you’re stepping into a lineage that guys like Paul built.”

The video for “Mr. Midnight” was filmed in Oklahoma and produced by the band.  Harris explains: We shot the video in our warehouse and it was directed by Jon Wright. He kept it organic and simple…nothing forced, just capturing the band the way we really are. And having Paul appear in the video… that’s just as cool as it gets!  It’s one thing to share a track with him, but to have him visually be part of it too—that takes it to another level.”

The band’s 2nd full length album, “A La Mode”, will be released on May 8th.  It features 11 tracks and will be available in digital, CD, and Vinyl LP formats.   Pre-orders start Monday, April 20th.

About Hillbilly Vegas:

Hillbilly Vegas has been steadily growing an international Fan Base with 6 songs on Billboard’s Rock charts, including “Let It Ride” – which remained on the chart for 13 weeks and reached #10, “Feels Good”, “High Time For A Good Time”, “Hell To Pay”, “Two Gun Town”, and fan favorite “Shake It Like A Hillbilly”.

The band has earned a reputation for rousing live shows – bringing a loud, party-like atmosphere that is all-inclusive.  They’ve shown they have a broad appeal across different genres, pleasing crowds while performing shows with rockers Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, Wolfsbane and Ted Nugent; along with country icons Alabama, Travis Tritt, Blake Shelton, and Wynonna Judd. The band is managed by David Spero (Joe Walsh, Cat Stevens/Yusef Islam, Bad Company). The band has signed with renowned book agency TKO, and tour dates are being booked in support of the album release to start in August.

Hillbilly Vegas is:
Steve Harris – Lead Vocals
Stacy Thornburg – Guitar/Vocals
Geraldo Dominelli – Guitar/Keyboards (former Loverboy/Paul Rodgers)
Todd Ronning – Bass (former Bad Company)
Gunnar Molton (Drums)

UNZUCHT Release New Single And Video ‘Nie Mehr Zurück’

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German dark rock band UNZUCHT releases their new single ‘Nie Mehr Zurück’. The song is taken from their upcoming studio album ‘Neon Dom’, which will be released on 15 May by Metalville.

In this powerful song, the band tackles a serious issue that can affect any one of us: depression

No turning back. One voice. One guitar. One song. 

A song like your own darkness. Raw, honest and moving. 

For all those who are struggling right now and searching for exactly this place. You’ve already found it: you yourself are the place! And you’re not alone! 

With their new studio album ‘Neon Dom’, UNZUCHT herald a new era of musical darkness – without giving up the search for redeeming light.

The work combines brutal intensity with deep black emotionality, creating a soundscape that challenges, overwhelms and fascinates at the same time.

The songs lead like a controlled fall into a world permeated by shadows: carried by powerful guitars, uncompromising rhythms and the new voice of frontman Timm, who transforms pain, anger and unshakeable strength into pure energy.

‘Neon Dom’ is more than an album – it is a liberating blow. ‘Darkness is followed by light and I burn all bridges,’ says Feuerregen. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, UNZUCHT rises anew: a musical monolith that only reveals its true power when you are ready to face your own demons.

Thematically, the album explores the boundaries of human existence: inner conflicts, a battlefield of fears and the disintegration of supposed certainties – and yet the tireless search for hope in a world that is increasingly slipping away.

Neon Dom breathes darkness in all its forms — no turning back. Or: Here begins the journey into the heart of darkness — no turning back.

Created from the shards of human fragility, reforged in the fire of an unyielding will.

TRACK LISTING

1 – Katharsis
2 – Neon Dom
3 – Feuerregen
4 – Krieger
5 – Chaos
6 – Nie mehr zurück
7 – 1000 Scherben
8 – Gegen die Zeit
9 – Koloss
10 – Apokalypsis
11 – Nachtschatten 1
12 – Nachtschatten 2

LINE UP
Vocals – Timm Hindorff
Guitar, Vocals, Programming, Electronics – Daniel De Clercq
Bass – Don Canone
Drums – Toby Fuhrmann

https://www.unzucht-music.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Unzucht/
https://www.instagram.com/unzucht_official
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2hfInImCCmb7zXIuCE15IN
https://www.amazon.de/music/player/artists/B007HCYTIS/unzucht
https://music.apple.com/de/artist/unzucht/508012767

MARC BROUSSARD Releases His First All-Original Blues Soul Album “Chance Worth Taking” with Video for ‘You’ll Be Sorry’

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Powerhouse soul singer Marc Broussard releases his new studio album, Chance Worth Taking, marking his first full album of original blues soul songs, out today via Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records. With Chance Worth Taking, Broussard steps into a defining new chapter, delivering a soul-drenched blues record that marks a natural arrival.

ORDER Chance Worth Taking album now.

To coincide with the album launch, Broussard releases the latest single and video for the fiery track, “You’ll Be Sorry” featuring Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith. The song opens with an Elmore James-inspired blues shuffle, propelled by Broussard’s powerful vocals. Bonamassa’s sizzling slide guitar nails the style’s signature licks with infectious energy, and his brilliant solo balances dynamic intensity with lyrical finesse while Broussard steps in as the storyteller:  “You’ll be sorry when I’m gone / When they tell my story, you’ll be nothing but a pawn / I’m hitting the road and driving till dawn” setting the stage for a captivating narrative.  Broussard shares, “We wrote that one in the studio. Joe inspired the concept, and later, I went back to craft the lyrics. I wanted to flex my lyrical and melodic chops.”

“You’ll Be Sorry” follows the album’s previous four singles, “I’m Going Home” and “Trying to Do Right,” features Bonamassa’s exceptional fretwork, which perfectly complements Broussard’s signature vocal grit and emotive songwriting, and the lead singles, the sweeping cinematic blues ballad “No More” and the modern roadhouse groove of “Fever” featuring Josh Smith.
 
Chance Worth Taking, produced by blues heavyweights Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith alongside Calvin Turner, reunites Broussard with Bonamassa, who takes the helm to contribute masterful fretwork and mesmerizing guitar solos on ten tracks, including three songs co-written with Broussard. This stellar creative circle is rounded out by Josh Smith, who features on and co-wrote four tracks, and Calvin Turner, who joined forces with Broussard to co-write ten of the album’s original songs and contributes to the album’s lush string and horn arrangements.

Though Chance Worth Taking marks a stylistic pivot, it remains unmistakably Broussard. His signature “bayou soul” vocal, equal parts grit and grace, anchors the album, tying together blistering guitar work, brawny shuffles, pleading soul-blues, horn-driven blues-rock, and Mardi Gras–infused funk.

On Chance Worth Taking,  There is a sense of free-spirited discovery with Broussard exploring a wide emotion and stylistic palette – from big-band, B.B. King-style arrangements on the jaunty, swinging “Let Me Take You Out Tonight” and the horn-riff-driven “Blame,” which boasts tasty, masterful improvisational interplay among Bonamassa, Smith, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Reese Wynans and the ‘80s-inspired ballad, “These Walls” with Bonamassa in rare form, soloing with a fire that’s both cinematic and pyrotechnic. Fans of classic Broussard will rejoice in the soul ballads “Chance Worth Taking,” with its gospel-tinged chorus, and “Sweet Love,” a timeless ballad complete with sumptuous harmonies and sweeping strings The album concludes on a New Orleans send-off with the brassy, booty-shaking “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler,” a song co-written by Trombone Shorty and Broussard.

“I think blues and soul are born from the same place,” Broussard says, “Memphis and the Delta are natural bedfellows. This album represents a transition for me, but while creating it, I never felt afraid to take a chance. The material is so good that I never saw it as a risk.”

Broussard resumes his U.S. Spring Tour on April 23 in Huntingdon, TN, followed by a series of headlining and festival performances, including the renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 1. Additional headlining stops include Chattanooga, TN; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; two shows in Chicago, IL; Pittsburgh, PA; and NYC’s Brooklyn Bowl. The full list of dates is below.

U.S. SPRING DATES

Tickets available at – https://www.marcbroussard.com/tour

April 23 – The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Ctr – Huntington, TN*
April 24 – The Walker Theatre – Chattanooga, TN*
April 25 – Variety Playhouse – Atlanta, GA*
April 26 – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC*
April 28 – Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY**
April 29 – Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN**
April 30 – Lyric Theatre – Birmingham, AL**
May 1 – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest – New Orleans, LA
May 3 – Dosey Doe – The Woodlands, TX+
May 5 – Delmar Hall – St Louis, MO**
May 7 – Fitzgerald Theater – St Paul, MN*
May 8 – Space – Evanston, IL**
May 9 – Space – Evanston, IL**
May 10 – Hi-Fi Annex (Hi-Fi Indy) – Indianapolis, IN**
May 12 – Thunderbird Cafe – Pittsburgh, PA **
May 13 – The Birchmere – Alexandria, VA **
May 14 – Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA**
May 15 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY**
May 16 – Narrows Center For The Arts – Fall River, MA**
May 30 – Bear Shadow Festival – Highlands, NC

*With Seth Walker Support
** With Sway Wild Support
+ With Kristen Kelly Support

MARC BROUSSARD online: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | X | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | TIKTOK | APPLE MUSIC

OÏKOUMEN’s New Album “Resilience” Out Now

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The time has come … after three months of introducing you to their new universe, it’s time to unveil the complete work.

French OÏKOUMEN‘s second album, “Resilience“, was released yesterday on April 17th, and they’ll present it live tomorrow, on April 19th at La Péniche Antipode – Abricadabra Spectacles – in Paris.

OÏKOUMEN evolves within orchestral Progressive Metal, on the borders of Symphonic Metal without fully adopting its conventions. The music is epic and energetic, driven by groove, and claims a strong, embodied and committed identity.

Musically, OÏKOUMEN draws from the legacy of Nightwish, Stratovarius, Iron Maiden, and Pink Floyd, while embracing a more modern and progressive approach akin to Leprous, Meshuggah, Dream Theater, or Jinjer.

The melodies and orchestrations are inspired by 19th-century Romanticism, notably Ernest Chausson, Pablo de Sarasate, and Claude Debussy, enriched by more ethereal influences such as Kate Bush, Andreas Vollenweider, and Loreena McKennitt. [ … learn more here » ]

Logo & cover art: Chromatorium

⫸ Streaming

TRACKS
01 – Theft Of Innocence [01:37]
02 – The Day We Fled [04:32]
📺 03 – Reign Of Idiocy [04:35]
📺 04 – Revenge [05:24]
05 – A Time-flying Ballad [05:48]
📺 06 – Self Service [04:29]
07 – Lost Woods Of Mind [06:05]
08 – Break The Silence [05:08]
09 – Resilience [08:33]

Bonus
10 – Impulse [live] [07:33]
11 – A Lullaby For Nightmares [02:13]

OÏKOUMEN • CONCERT DATES
19/04 • Album Release Party • Paris • France
15/07 • Terrasses de l’Eté • Normandie • France
16/07 • El Camino • Caen • France
05/09 • Le Klub • Paris • France
22/10 • Willemeen • Netherlands
23/10 • B52 Music Club • Belgium
24/10 • MK Bar • Luxembourg
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LINE-UP
Laura Mazard • Vocals
Elie Veux • Guitars
Yael Febvray • Bass

OK GOODNIGHT Announce Third Studio Album “Stop/Go” + Release First Single ‘22’ with Cinematic Music Video

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“It’s all water under the bridge
I know that’s what you wanted to hear
It’s gone forever, never-ending 
Whatever way you go, you’ll always matter to me”

The independent art rock band Ok Goodnight announce that their third studio album, entitled stop/go, will be released on June 12, 2026. It follows its predecessor, The Fox and the Bird (2023), which was highly acclaimed by fans and critics alike, with Eclipsed magazine (DE) labeling it “the prog discovery of the year!” and Rock Hard (DE) calling it “the best concept work of the year and an absolute prog highlight.”

Pre-order stop/go HERE

Like The Fox and the Bird in its time, the new album will be released without the support of a label, to ensure that the quartet from Boston – formed by graduates of Berklee College of Music – keeps unfolding their creative vision with total freedom. This adventurous spirit reveals itself in the dreamy soundscapes created on stop/go. ‘22’, the first single out today, showcases Casey Lee Williams’ commanding vocal performance and how it elevates the band’s compositions. The accompanying music video translates Ok Goodnight‘s unique sound into ambitious visuals, combining elements of formalism, pop art, and arthouse aesthetics.

Stream the new single ’22’ HERE

Ok Goodnight’s vocalist Casey Lee Williams comments:
“Saying this song was a step in a new direction for us would be an understatement. Creating this song, which was the first demo we began writing after the release of ‘The Fox and the Bird’, gave us hope and got us excited about writing new music with the band at a time of uncertainty and change. This song explores the complex themes of betrayal, forgiveness, loneliness, and the bittersweet nature of endings.”

Ok Goodnight consists of musicians who honed their skills while studying at Berklee College of Music. Casey Lee Williams (vocals), Martín de Lima (piano/guitar), Augusto Bussio (drums/guitar), and Peter de Reyna (bass) combine refined musicianship with creative artistry.

In early 2019, the band released their first single, ‘Rapture’, followed later that year by their debut album, Limbo. In 2020, they released an EP titled Under the Veil. In 2023, Ok Goodnight self-released the concept album The Fox and the Bird to worldwide critical acclaim.

After three years of touring and writing, Ok Goodnight now look ahead to the release of their new album. stop/go promises a fresh artistic approach to progressive sounds, organically crossing genre boundaries between rock, metal, and beyond. The introspective lyrics by vocalist Casey Lee Williams reflect ever-changing relationships and the challenges of finding one’s true direction in an enigmatic world. 

The band’s new material showcases a collaborative and multifaceted approach to songwriting, with sonic explorations that push creative boundaries. Through their distinctive use of sampling, live performance, and sound design, the group continues to expand the scope of progressive rock. The album’s visual direction focuses on collage to encapsulate the eclectic nature of the band’s music, as the songs on stop/go aim to embody the ethos of mixed-media art.

To celebrate this upcoming milestone release, Ok Goodnight will perform a series of shows throughout 2026, including appearances at Mad With Power Fest in the US, Midsummer Prog Fest in the Netherlands, and select club dates across Europe. To top things off, the band will hit the road again in late 2026 to headline their third North American tour in four years.

Ok Goodnight about their new album stop/go:
“After three years of rediscovering Ok Goodnight, writing music in new and exciting ways, and realizing together that this has grown far beyond a college project into a lifelong passion, we are happier than ever to share this new record. With ‘stop/go’, we wanted to encapsulate the feelings often brought upon by the ever-changing landscape of humanity and the societies we experience on such a mass scale. This album explores the themes of cause and effect, taking chances/risks, and the question of free will and how love plays an ultimate role in the way one’s life unfolds and takes all kinds of shapes before them. By the end of the record, we’ve embodied true acceptance of the complexity of human nature and all of the emotions and concepts we’ve explored; we seek empowerment in the comfort of long-lasting friendships and all of life’s beautiful, unpredictable contradictions.”

TRACKLISTING:
1. No Sound
2. 22 
3. Top of the Bottom
4. The Game
5. Spiral
6. Call Me Away
7. The Show 
8. Humpty Dumpty (“Some Body!”)
9. The People
10. Where I’m From

Catch Ok Goodnight live this summer!
June 5, 2026 – US – Mad With Power – Madison, WI – The Sylvee (with Seven Spires, Twilight Force, and more)
June 18, 2026 – EU – DE (to be announced)
June 19, 2026 – EU – Zwolle, NL – Hedon (with Benthos and URSA)
June 20, 2026 – EU – Midsummer Prog – Maastricht, NL – Muziekgieterij (with Geoff Tate, Tesseract, and more)

Ok Goodnight are:
Casey Lee Williams – Lyrics, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, SFX
Martín de Lima – Keyboards, Guitars, Orchestrations, Backing Vocals, SFX
Augusto Bussio – Drums, Guitars, Backing Vocals, SFX
Peter de Reyna – Bass, Backing Vocals, SFX

Ok Goodnight online:
Website
Bandcamp
Instagram
Facebook
Tiktok
YouTube
Spotify