Blackjacket, the dynamic ensemble of seasoned musicians from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene, are back with fire in their lungs and something to say. The band has officially announced the release of the music video for their latest single “Inferno” through TLG|ZOID.
Blunt, explosive, and unapologetically political, “Inferno” is a hard-hitting modern hard rock anthem inspired by the chaos and devastation of the 2025 Los Angeles fires. Written while surrounded by evacuation orders, smoke-choked skies, and the surreal uncertainty of watching the city burn, the track channels real-life disaster into a full-force sonic uprising.
“Inferno” doesn’t just document destruction—it points the finger. The lyrics confront the corruption, incompetence, and failure of leadership that repeatedly leaves communities to fend for themselves when it matters most.
Join Blackjacket on their musical journey as they continue to push the boundaries of rock music and inspire audiences around the globe. Timing is everything and the time is now!
Blackjacket is: Chris Luca – Vocals Joe Taback – Bass Cheyne Fritts – Guitar
Robben Ford releases his beautiful new album Two Shades of Blue today via Provogue/Artone. To celebrate, he also drops the luminous instrumental title-track, which you can listen to HERE.
Robben Ford is a man in motion. Scan the five-time Grammy nominee’s back catalogue – a half-century hot-streak that darts between jazz, rock, fusion and blues – and you’ll find a musician in a constant state of metamorphosis. Spin new album Two Shades Of Blue – a transatlantic modern classic that shapeshifted as the sessions unfolded – and you’ll feel the risks taken and rules broken. “I have that curse,” smiles the guitarist. “I don’t have two records that sound the same…”
With a new album, Robben feels at the top of his game right now. But, Two Shades Of Blue is not the album Ford was planning to make – but it’s all the better for it. Tracked in the US and UK with two different crack-squad bands, this album paints with his inimitable palette, from the low-slung funk-blues of lead single Make My Own Weather to skyscraping instrumentals such as Two Shades of Blue that even test the limits of a player ranked amongst the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of The 20th Century by Musician Magazine.
The new single features Ford alongside drummer Ianto Thomas (Mark Knopfler) and keys man Jonny Henderson (Otis Grand).
“Two Shades of Blue is one of the songs written in tribute to Jeff Beck for the new album of the same name. Jeff played music of many different moods, and I felt this gospel feeling coming through, and just ran with it. The record is also dedicated to Alexander Dumble, and the four double stop notes that open the song literally speak the title, referring to the loss of these two brilliant men – Two Shades of Blue. That was an auspicious coincidence that surprised even me. The recording session with Ianto Thomas and Jonny Henderson went very smoothly, and Jonny plays a great solo at the end on the B3 Organ”.
The title-track is the final single to be taken from the album, following the brass-bolstered soul ballad, ‘Perfect Illusion’, which delivers a performance that feels both radiant and timeless.
Loading into Eastcote Studios with engineer George Murphy, the chemistry is palpable, with Ford’s guitar and vocals leading a first-call band that takes in drummer Ianto Thomas (Mark Knopfler), keys man Jonny Henderson (Otis Grand), bassist Robin Mullarkey (Paloma Faith) and a brass section comprising of Paul Booth (saxophone), Ryan Quigley (trumpet) and Trevor Mires (trombone). “Great cats,” smiles Ford. “London has been incredible for finding musicians. This place is loaded, even better for me than Nashville or LA.”
The album also features the incredible talents of bassist, Darryl Jones (The Rolling Stones), Keyboardist Larry Goldings and Gary Husband on drums for the instrumental songs, The Fire Flute, The Light Fandango and Feeling’s Mutual.
Track Listing
1. Make My Own Weather 2. Jealous Guy 3. Perfect Illusion 4. Black Night 5. Two Shades of Blue 6. Fire Flute 7. The Light Fandango 8. Feeling’s Mutual
From a young man in Los Angeles with jazz giant Jimmy Witherspoon, to the adventurism of saxophonist Tom Scott’s esteemed ’70s fusion outfit, The L.A. Express, Ford has always trod his own path.
This led him to be recruited by Joni Mitchell for two classic albums (“the most formative two years of my musical life”), before he stepped out with rock royalty on George Harrison’s Dark Horse tour. That collaborative streak would continue throughout his career, from Bonnie Raitt to Bob Dylan. “I’m out there on the bandstand and this rocket ship takes off,” he recalls of his mid-’80s debut with jazz talisman Miles Davis. “For my solo, I put my head down and played every note I knew, as fast as I could. I look up, and Miles just goes: ‘Yeah’. And I’m like, ‘OK, he likes it’.”
Ford’s career has kept sparking because he never made the safe moves, and Two Shades of Blue is another masterful addition to his already glorious catalogue.
26 Jun – Torrita Blues Festival, Sienna – ITALY 17 Jul – Guitare en Scène Festival, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois – FRANCE 19 Jul – Jazz à Sète, Sète – FRANCE 25 Jul – JazzKukko, Laitila – FINLAND 18 Aug – Aglientu Summer Blues Festival, Agientu – ITALY 14 Oct – Vejle Muskteater, Vejle – DENMARK 18 Oct – Cacaofabriek, Helmond – NETHERLANDS
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Los Angeles symphonic metal act Anthea celebrates the release of their highly anticipated third studio album “Beyond The Dawn” via Rockshots Records with the unveiling of the lyric video for “Wanderer’s Quell”, one of the record’s most intense and emotionally charged tracks.
Positioned as the eighth track on the album, “Wanderer’s Quell” represents a darker and more aggressive facet of Anthea’s evolving sound, introducing more extreme-leaning dynamics and heightened rhythmic intensity while preserving the band’s trademark orchestral depth and layered songwriting. The track stands out for its dynamic structure, combining rapid-fire riffing, intricate melodic interplay and a striking contrast between clean vocal passages and powerful, harsh vocals, reinforcing the song’s emotional weight and narrative drive.
Lyrically, “Wanderer’s Quell” explores themes of liberation, self-reconstruction and emotional resilience. The song captures the moment of breaking free from toxic bonds and confronting personal truths, ultimately leading to renewal and inner strength. As the band explains, the track embodies “that moment when you finally break free from something that’s been holding you down… escaping, healing, and moving forward”.
The release of the lyric video coincides with the full unveiling of “Beyond The Dawn”, a record that marks a significant step forward in Anthea’s artistic trajectory. Expanding on the foundations of their previous works, the album delivers a broad and cohesive listening experience, shifting between high-energy compositions, heavier passages, melodic highlights and atmospheric arrangements, all tied together by a strong sense of flow and identity.
Entirely produced, mixed, and mastered by Diego Valadez at DreamVale Studios, the album showcases a refined and confident approach to songwriting and production, with enhanced attention to dynamics, orchestration, and vocal layering. The introduction of “The Sirens” further enriches the sonic palette, adding depth and texture to the band’s already distinctive sound.
With “Wanderer’s Quell”, Anthea delivers one of the most compelling moments of “Beyond The Dawn”, highlighting their ability to balance intensity and melody while reinforcing the thematic core of the album: growth, transformation and the relentless pursuit of a new beginning.
Track Listing: 1. Beyond The Dawn – 4:13 2. Phantom in the Masquerade – 3:32 3. The Lost Soul – 3:44 4. Awakening (Song for Spring) – 4:16 5. Bygone Age (Chicxulub) – 4:03 6. From Shadows to Light – 4:40 7. Crystal Moon – 4:11 8. Wanderer’s Quell – 3:53 9. Whispers of the Heart – 4:46 10. Duality of Gaia – 4:12 11. Burnin’ in the Third Degree (Tahnee Caine and Tryanglz cover) – 3:38 Album Length: 45:08
Anthea Line-Up: Diego Valadez: Lead Vocals, Keyboards Juan Pina: Rhythm Guitars, Harsh Vocals Marcos Mejia: Lead Guitars Gabby Hawk: Bass Peter Vasquez: Drums The Sirens (Backing Vocals) Mel Del Real: Backing Vocals Astrid Anaya: Backing Vocals
Daedric adds her own dark chapter to Celldweller‘s “Elaleth” (feat. Matt Heafy), out now from FiXT.
The original track “Elaleth” from Celldweller and Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy, which premiered at Revolver Mag, was only the beginning. Daedric’s remix of “Elaleth” amplifies the track’s cinematic weight, reshaping its atmosphere into something darker. Originally introduced as part of the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack and spotlighted with a soaring, emotionally charged guitar solo from Matthew Kiichi Heafy of Trivium, the remix features heavier instrumentation in a denser, more haunting electronic framework. Vocals from both Daedric and Celldweller interplay creating a dichotic, ethereal versus visceral framework that heightens the track’s intensity and emotional depth.
The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack release arrived through Celldweller’s owned/operated record label FiXT in partnership with his new company Bit Bot Media. Bit Bot serves as the official licensing and partnership arm for this project, which has been developed in direct collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, as the companion soundtrack to the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise graphic novel.
“Elaleth” (feat. Matthew Kiichi Heafy) [Daedric Remix] a bonus to the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack is now available now on all platforms.
Forging the sound of electronic-rock for over 20 years, Celldweller has inspired tens of millions of listeners across a global community of fans, content creators, and brands with 1 billion streams and hundreds of placements in major Films, TV shows, and Video Games. Celldweller’s discography includes the self-titled Celldweller album in 2003, Wish Upon A Blackstar in 2012, End of an Empire in 2015, and Offworld in 2017, with his 5th studio album Satellites released in 2022 and his upcoming album GOD MODE slated for 2026.
Klayton, the multifaceted producer behind Celldweller and owner/founder of the independent record label FiXT, has garnered an intense cult following across his projects Celldweller, Scandroid, Circle of Dust, and FreqGen. Klayton is also respected and sought after in the media industry with his music appearing in hundreds of major Film / TV & Video Games, such as Westworld, Suicide Squad, Jack Reacher, Deadpool, Lucy, John Wick, Robocop, Pacific Rim, Killer Instinct Season 3, Now You See Me, Dead Rising 3, Call of Duty: Elite, Assassin’s Creed, UFC, and more.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise (Official Soundtrack) is available now from FiXT.
KING KRAKEN havereleased their storming new rocker ‘Call To War’, and it’s a riff riddled, power packed, full frontal assault on the senses which sees the band kicking their new campaign off in style!
“Call to War is the first single king kraken have released since our second album last April, we’ve picked up where we left off with March of the Gods, the same kraken sound but with more focus, grit and determination! ‘Call To War’ is a blistering new track inspired by the chilling sci-fi classic The War of the Worlds by H.G.Wells. Packed with relentless energy, the song charges forward at full throttle with thunderous riffs and pounding rhythms, while gritty yet melodic vocals cut through the chaos like a rallying cry against an unstoppable invasion. ‘Call To War’ captures the tension and drama of humanity’s fight for survival, delivering a fast-paced heavy anthem that feels both cinematic and ferocious-perfect for fans ready to march straight into the storm. ‘Call to War’ is the soundtrack to our Spring UK tour, this is your call to make it the sound of your spring as well.”
‘Call To War’ recorded at Long Wave Recording Studios, Cardiff Mixed and Mastered by Romesh Dodangoda Engineered by Romesh Dodangoda and Tom Cory
King Kraken is a four-piece Rock/Metal band from South Wales, UK. In April 2025 they released their second album, ‘March of the Gods’, which saw two of their singles, Hero and March of the Gods receive national airplay on Planet Rock and Kerrang Radio. The band received universally positive reviews for March of the Gods in the Rock and Metal press, including Kerrang! and a feature in Metal Hammer Magazine.
The band has a seriously strong CV on the live circuit, playing numerous prestigious events across the UK including Bloodstock, Call of the Wild, Planet Rock’s Rockstock and a massive show in 2025’s Stonedead Festival. In December 2025 they were the first band to play the Bloodstock Winter Gathering event at the legendary KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton. The band has played with some heavyweight artists including The Almighty, The Dead Daisies, Crobot, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Monster Truck, The Sweet, Geoff Tate and Crowbar.
In 2026, King Kraken will be releasing new material having spent time in the studio with producer Romesh Dodangoda. They have a plethora of live shows booked, with a slot at Takedown Festival at Portsmouth Guildhall in April, a short tour with Fury in May, plus several other festivals include the opening slot at Steelhouse Festival in July. They follow that in August where they will play Chepstow Castle alongside with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Chris Holmes (WASP) and the Tygers of Pan Tang.
With numerous events around the UK there is no sign of this train slowing down!
Fury/King Kraken tour: 24th April KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton 25th April The Patriot, Crumlin 3rd May The Star Inn, Dylife, Powys 8th May The Ferret, Preston 9th May Ivory Blacks, Glasgow 15th May Leo’s, Gravesend 16th May, Studio Se7en, Witney
30th May Call Of The Wild Festival, Lincolnshire Showground 4th July SOS Fest XVII, Whittles, Oldham 24th July Steelhouse Festival, Ebbw Vale 25th July Hammerdown Festival, The Factory Live, Worthing 22nd August, Chepstow Castle, Bridge St, Chepstow 5th September Hella Rock Festsival, HMV Empyre, Coventry 9th October Reddog 1, The Patriot, Crumlin
KING KRAKEN are: Vocals – Mark Donoghue Guitars – Adam Healey Bass – Karl Meyer Drums – Richard Lee Mears
Legendary hard rock titans LYNCH MOB are thrilled to announce the release of the live album “The Final Ride”, out on May 29, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band share also a live rendition of “Wicked Sensation”, with a video available below.
The live album follows the release of their highly anticipated ninth and final full length studio record “Dancing With The Devil”, out last November, that marked the final chapter in their storied career.
A legendary chapter of hard rock history comes to a thunderous conclusion with “The Final Ride”, the ultimate live release from Lynch Mob, capturing the band’s final run on stage with uncompromising power, precision and attitude.
George Lynch described the record by saying: “Captured loud, raw, and exactly how it was meant to be heard, this is Lynch Mob firing on all cylinders.”
Available on CD/DVD, Blu-ray and LP, The Final Ride delivers a fully immersive live experience, meticulously recorded, mixed and mastered by Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios, ensuring outstanding sonic clarity while preserving the raw intensity and immediacy of a true Lynch Mob performance.
The setlist is a powerful career-spanning journey, combining cornerstone Lynch Mob classics with three iconic Dokken-era songs that remain inseparable from George Lynch’s legacy.
Explosive performances of “Lightning Strikes Again”, “It’s Not Love”, and “Paris Is Burning” ignite the crowd and serve as a direct bridge between past and present, while Lynch Mob anthems such as “River Of Love”, “No Good”, “Hell Child”, “Let The Music Be Your Master”, “Street Fighting Man”, and the timeless closer “Wicked Sensation” showcase the band at full force.
At the heart of “The Final Ride” stands George Lynch, whose unmistakable guitar tone, phrasing and musical authority continue to define generations of hard rock and metal guitarists. He is backed by a formidable lineup featuring Gabriel Colon (vocals), Jaron Gulino (bass) and Jimmy D’Anda (drums), delivering a tight, aggressive and emotionally charged performance worthy of the band’s legacy.
The Final Ride is more than a live album – it is a farewell, a celebration and a definitive statement. Captured with premium production values and released across multiple physical formats, it stands as an essential document for fans, collectors and anyone who has followed the enduring impact of George Lynch and Lynch Mob on hard rock history.
The final curtain falls – but the fire still burns.
“The Final Ride” Tracklist:
1. Lightning Strikes Again 2. River Of Love 3. No Good 4. Caught Up 5. Hell Child 6. Let The Music Be Your Master 7. Time After Time 8. Paris Is Burning 9. Rain 10. Street Fighting Man 11. It’s Not Love 12. Wicked Sensation
Line Up: George Lynch – guitars Gabriel Colon – vocals Jaron Gulino – bass Jimmy D’Anda – drums
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