South African rock duo The Amblers return with High Water, the first single from their upcoming EP Never the Two Shall Part, out 26 September 2025 via Mongrel Records.
Known for their gritty honesty and uncompromising artistry, The Amblers are expanding their sonic palette without losing their raw identity. The new EP sees the band weaving in synth textures and bold production choices, while keeping the emotional weight and signature tones that have earned them a loyal following.
“We’ve branched out a bit,” the band shares. “There’s a lot more synth work and new production techniques, but it all still fits. It’s undeniably The Amblers — just more of what’s always been there, waiting to come out.”
Refusing formulas or easy answers, the duo creates instinctively, resisting industry noise and outside influence to keep their work authentic. Their music reflects the divided state of the world with undertones of defiance and awareness, but without prescribing resolutions.
High Water delivers a haunting, poetic reflection on mistrust and survival, blending evocative imagery with a gripping melody that lingers long after the final note.
Working once again with trusted collaborators Jacques Du Plessis (High Seas Studios) and Benjamin Craig (Craig Amps), the band’s sound continues to evolve while remaining fiercely their own.
The Amblers don’t see themselves as entertainers, but as artists who challenge, reflect, and inspire.
Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® InducteesAerosmith (Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer) and British multi-platinum, award-winning rockstar Yungblud have announced today details on their forthcoming collaborative EP titled One More Time.
Out on November 21 via Capitol Records, One More Time marks Aerosmith’s first new music in over 12 years. Produced by Matt Schwartz, One More Time features 4 original tracks co-written by Aerosmith and Yungblud (with both frontmen sharing the vocals), as well as a fiery 2025 mix of the classic “Back In The Saddle.”
The One More Time EP artwork was designed exclusively by Chrome Hearts’ Joe Foti, a first for the luxury brand, and is available now to pre-order digitally as well as limited-edition vinyl.
ONE MORE TIME tracklist: My Only Angel Problems Wild Woman A Thousand Days Back In The Saddle (2025 Mix)
Also revealed today, “My Only Angel,” the first track released by the music legends and one of the most prevalent young voices in rock, available now on all digital platforms and with an accompanying visual. Opening with Tyler’s towering vocals a cappella as he asks, “Will you cry, if I called you my angel? Would you leave me one more time?” the track awash in delay, loose guitar echoes over a steady beat, a rumbling bassline, and strains of soft piano. Yungblud and Tyler lean into the refrain’s hypnotic harmony until a signature Perry fret-burning solo takes hold, underscoring the chemistry between two generations of rock.
“The decision to meet Yungblud and make this music with him…was like plugging into pure electricity!” says Steven Tyler. ‘For Joe and me it was another cosmic collision… to find ourselves in the studio with this outrageously talented and positively wild animal named Dom. Here’s this kid that lives his life out loud…grew up on our records and the British invasion… and now we’re in the studio together creating something that bridges generations. He devoured all the same greats looked up to…and then he started to dream on. It’s as simple as that.” Tyler declares. “When we sang and played together for the first time there was an immediate unspoken vibration throughout the studio… it reminded me of the wheels of the car vibrating my seat as the boys and I drove into Boston 50 years ago for the very first time. It had that same deep intimate pressure of necessity. To make it… make it great… something fresh and new…and make it last forever. That’s the rock n roll way baby! Yungblud wants this next chapter in rock history and asked us to be a part of it. We got on so well… the vibe in the room was epic from the start… we had a blast… and were truly honored to write with him! Rock and roll becomes timeless when you pour your heart and soul into it… that’s when the magic happens.”
Of the collaboration, Joe Perry said, “A year ago, I got a call that Yungblud wanted to come to Sarasota to work with me and write some songs. I had heard his single and said, hell yeah, this guy’s got the juice. Four days in the studio and we got to know each other along with his team. I called Steven and told him, you have to hear this guy Yungblud — he’s the real deal. Fast forward to May and we’re in the studio with Steven recording new music. The end result turned out to be an amazing collaboration between Aerosmith and Yungblud. Let the music do the talking.”
Yungblud shares: “Aerosmith have been such a staple of rock and roll and showmanship for me, so I’ve been ready for this my whole life.As soon as we entered the studio, the chemistry exploded and the songs just poured out of us. It’s the kind of collaboration that young me wouldn’t even dream of so to sit here holding a vinyl in my hand that says Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD on it is truly blowing my mind.Steven and Joe are at the top of their game and working with them is a huge fucking honor.I’m making records with my hero’s, the shows insane every night and rock ‘n’ roll is waking the fuck up whether you like it or not. I’m loving every second.”
Yungblud (real name Dominic Harrison) first met the legendary band when they paired up in the studio with the intention of featuring on a version of the9-minute epic, ‘Hello Heaven, Hello.” Chemistry started to flow, and what began as a guest spot soon turned into a writing session, eventually evolving into a five-track EP. Beyond the lead single, the collection showcases Yungblud’s raw spirit colliding with the band’s legendary musicianship: Perry and Whitford’s guitars cut through with signature fire, Hamilton’s bass anchors the arrangements, and Tyler’s unmistakable voice intertwines with Yungblud’s across every track. Longtime friend Matt Sorum, former drummer of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, lends his presence behind the kit across the EP. The announcement of One More Time and release of“My Only Angel” follows Aerosmith and Yungblud’s powerful performance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month – watch HERE.
ABOUT AEROSMITH:
Aerosmith are one of the most influential and impactful bands in history. To date, the quintet—Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer—have sold over 150 million albums globally, garnered four GRAMMY® Awards, earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® (class of 2001), and played to over 100 million fans across every livable continent. From the streets of Boston, MA in 1970, they forever raised the bar for rock ‘n’ roll with soulful swagger, blues gusto, eloquent songcraft, and epic vision, inspiring generations of fans and artists to follow.
As one of only four American rock bands with more than 90 million RIAA albums sold—and one of just two with 25 RIAA gold and platinum albums—their catalog includes 30 albums reaching the Billboard Top 200 and 28 songs appearing on the Billboard Hot 100. Both the 9x-Platinum Toys In The Attic [1975] and 4x-Platinum Rocks [1976] earned spots on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” while their signature single “Dream On” not only streamed more than 5 billion times but also earned a place in the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Additional career highlights include producing era-defining music videos such as “Amazing,” “Crazy,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” “Livin’ on the Edge,” and “Love in an Elevator.” Their Top 5 chart-topping hits include “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Angel,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and “Love in an Elevator.” “Dream On” ranks as the third most streamed classic rock song and the 18th most streamed rock song overall, based on Luminate data, spending 23 weeks on the chart and peaking at #6.
Aerosmith also hold the record for the most total RIAA certifications by an American group. They were the first hard rock band to appear at a Super Bowl Halftime Show and the first band to have their own attraction at Disney World with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Continuing to break ground in 2025, Aerosmith are set to release One More Time—a collaborative EP with YUNGBLUD—on November 21 via Capitol Records, marking their first new release in over 12 years. With a steady increase and 25 million monthly Spotify listeners, Aerosmith continues to reach new fans every day.
Yungblud is fast becoming one of the world’s key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have cemented his place as one the world’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA’s and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his electrifying stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. This year, Yungblud debuted own curated festival Bludfest and released his first book, the instant No1 Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’ on Penguin Books.
Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut, 21st Century Liability (2018), his subsequent 3 albums ‘Weird!’ (2020), ‘Yungblud’ (2022) and ‘Idols’ (2025) all debuted at No. 1 in the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics has resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, sold 3 million albums to date and over 1 million concert tickets. He continues to perform to sold-out crowds around the world and headline some of the world’s biggest festivals.
This summer marked the start of a landmark new era as he unleashed his critically acclaimed, chart-topping albumIDOLS alongside the Paul Dugdale–directed feature-length documentaryYUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy? – a raw and powerful portrait of his journey so far. He’s now storming through a completely sold-out North American tour bringing his album to life for fans across the continent.
One of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, multi-Platinum rockers FINGER ELEVEN are bringing more new music to their legions of fans with the release of “Last Night On Earth.” Released today (September 19), it’s the title track from their first new studio album in a decade. Pre-orders for the LAST NIGHT ON EARTH album—out November 7 via Better Noise Music, their first with the label—are available now HERE.
While everyone agreed the title track was a special song, it took FINGER ELEVEN—Scott Anderson (vocals), James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar), Sean Anderson (bass), and Steve Molella (drums)—many years to find the diamond inside of this movingly candid string-laden ballad about how relationships fall apart. Jackett realized that they had no true chorus, but as they were tracking drums for the last four songs on the album, drummer Steve Molella suggested doing an acoustic, campfire- style jam. They nailed it during their final hour of studio time.
“Scott wrote some of my favorite lyrics,” Molella beams. “It was the most natural the song has ever sounded.”
“I think ‘Last Night On Earth’ could be placed squarely in a traditional relationship frame where you forget what you’re even fighting about,” continues Scott Anderson, whose vocals compellingly illuminate the song’s sadness. “But you hate that feeling in the pit of your stomach when something’s not resolved and you don’t know what tomorrow’s gonna look like.”
“Last Night On Earth” is the follow-up to the album’s second single and video which was released August 1, the thunderous “Blue Sky Mystery” featuring Richard Patrick from Filter. It’s currently flying up the Active Rock chart in Canada. Listen to the song HERE and view the video HERE.
Last year, fans got the first taste of LAST NIGHT ON EARTH via the high-octane “Adrenaline” (which reached the Top 20 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart) and a video that’s reached over 176k views on YouTube. The song also reached #2 on the Active Rock chart in Canada, where the song held strong in the Top 5 for over four months.
FINGER ELEVEN is now propelled by a fresh musical vigor. “As we were making LAST NIGHT ON EARTH, there was this feeling that we were making a big Rock record,” Rick Jackett recalls. “We had done that early in our career, and then we veered away from it. But it was time to go back and embrace that bigness of the sound. Even the soft songs sound big.”
Originally from Burlington, Ontario and now based mostly out of Toronto, FINGER ELEVEN have released a series of consecutive hit albums and become among the greatest live bands to ever emerge from the great White North. Their self-titled debut album broke the band into the international mainstream, achieving Gold status in the United States and Platinum in Canada, and smashing the first single “One Thing,” across the radio and Billboard charts. Their 2007 album, THEM VS. YOU VS. ME, launched the single “Paralyzer,” setting radio records in the U.S., peaking at #1 internationally and going 5x Platinum, the band’s second million-plus seller. They won the Juno Award for Rock Album the following year and set an incredible run at rock radio, with an unbeaten #14 weeks at the top spot. LIFE TURNS ELECTRIC, was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Rock Album of the Year. 2015’s FIVE CROOKED LINES continued to electrify audiences the world over and their 2023 GREATEST HITS includes their biggest smash hit in a decade, “Together Right,” which topped the radio charts for an amazing five-week run at #1.
After rocking a busy festival season this summer, FINGER ELEVEN will hit the U.S. with Alien Ant Farm and Brkn Love for a flurry of concerts leading up to the new album’s release. This will be followed by a national Canadian tour with fellow native sons Headstones and Tea Party joining them. Tickets are available now on the band’s official website.
Here are the FINGER ELEVEN tour dates: 9/25 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom 9/26 West Springfield, MA – The Big E (no Alien Ant Farm/Brkn Love) 9/27 Harrisburg, PA – XL Live 9/28 Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s Pub 9/30 Warrendale, PA – Jergels 10/1 Albany, NY – Empire Live 10/3 Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater 10/4 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom 10/5 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl 10/7 Cleveland, OH – Mercury Music Lounge 10/9 Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs 10/10 Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre 10/11 Hobart, IN – Hobart Theatre 10/12 Flint, MI – Machine Shop
11/25 Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Event Centre 11/26 Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Arts Centre 11/28 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place 11/29 Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Casino Event Centre 12/1 Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre 12/3 Montreal, QC – MTELUS 12/5 Toronto, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Resort 12/6 Ottawa, ON – The Arena at TD Place 12/7 Peterborough, ON – Memorial Centre 12/10 Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor 12/12 Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick 12/13 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
Platinum-certified, 5x #1 Hard Rock radio-charting BAD WOLVES released a special deluxe edition of their album “DIE ABOUT IT” via Better Noise Music on September 19th. It contains nine new tracks, including the brand new song “Hanging On To Thunder” featuring Stand Atlantic. “DIE ABOUT IT (DELUXE)” is available now HERE. See the track listing below.
John Boecklin, drummer and founder of Bad Wolves, shared “Hanging On To Thunder” (feat. Stand Atlantic) preaches strength in moments of adversity. “This song embodies what we do best: big hooks, raw emotion, and pure power. It’s an undeniable BAD WOLVES classic. Stand Atlantic takes it to the next level with an absolutely insane vocal performance. We’re incredibly proud of this one.”
“Hanging On To Thunder” is the follow-up to the reimagined “Say It Again” (featuring Lauri Ylönen, frontman of 6x Platinum and 8x Gold-certified, record-breaking Finnish rock outfit The Rasmus), which was released August 8 HERE. Watch the video HERE.
Stream “HANGING ON TO THUNDER” (FEAT. STAND ATLANTIC)HERE
Originally released on November 3, 2023, via Better Noise Music, “DIE ABOUT IT” showcases 14 tracks—including “Hungry For Life” (feat. Daughtry)–that push the band’s sound in new directions, blending heavy riffs and distinctive melodies. The album has surpassed 32 million streams, with accompanying videos amassing over 3.8 million views.
Here’s the track listing for “DIE ABOUT IT (DELUXE)”:
1- Intro 2- Bad Friend 3- Die About It 4- Savior 5- Hungry For Life 6- Legends Never Die 7- NDA 8- Move On 9- Masquerade 10- Say It Again 11- It’s You (2 Months) (feat. KILLBOY) 12- Turn It Down 13- Set You On Fire 14- Hungry For Life (feat. Daughtry)
Plus 9 new tracks: 15- Hanging On To Thunder (feat. Stand Atlantic) 16- Made For The Misery* 17- Home* 18- Because Of You* 19- All I Need Is Hope* 20- Say It Again (feat. The Rasmus) 21- Legends Never Die (Orchestral) 22- Bad Friend (Live) 23- Legends Never Die (Live) *Indicates new song.
Watch a trailer for DIE ABOUT IT (DELUXE):
ABOUT BAD WOLVES
BAD WOLVES arrived with the rarity and the force of a lightning bolt in 2018 with their chart-topping version of The Cranberries’ “Zombie.” This collective of tried-and-true musicians rallied around an unconventional vision for heavy music, grafting rafter-reaching hooks to pit-splitting riffs and mind-bending rhythms with a penchant for unexpected twists and turns. Their full-length debut “DISOBEY” bowed in the Top 25 of the Billboard 200 and delivered a platinum single and a gold single. On its heels, they showed no signs of stopping with “N.A.T.I.O.N.” [2019]. However, “DEAR MONSTERS” kickstarted another season in 2021 as “Lifeline” netted their sixth #1 at Active Rock radio. Reaching a critical high, Billboard hailed the latter as “BAD WOLVES’ most diverse and far-reaching album to date.” Reaching over 2.8 billion total streams, and over 818 million video views, they’ve sold out headline shows on multiple continents and toured with everyone from Papa Roach and Hollywood Undead to Volbeat.
The epic melodic metal force HUMAN FORTRESS proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, “Stronghold”, due out on October 17th, 2025 via Massacre Records. The album will be available as a 2-CD Digipak and as a limited edition vinyl LP.
To mark this occasion, the band also unleashes the brand-new single and video “The Abyss Of Our Souls” — a dark and dramatic tale about a sinister figure who sees his true self reflected in a magic mirror, and vows to free the world of his own evil. With its gripping narrative, powerful riffs, and soaring melodies, the song embodies the essence of epic heavy metal storytelling.
“Stronghold” marks the band’s 8th full-length album and represents a new chapter in HUMAN FORTRESS’s more than two-decade career. Produced by the band at Soundhoops Studio, with mixing and mastering handled by Alex Krull (Mastersound Studio), the record delivers a heavier, guitar-driven sound, intensified by Krull’s powerful production.
With the departure of long-time keyboardist Dirk Liehm, “Stronghold” is the first HUMAN FORTRESS album written largely without keyboards, resulting in a more guitar-heavy and aggressive sound. While some tracks explore more mainstream songwriting elements, the album remains firmly rooted in epic heavy metal, blending powerful riffs, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics.
Track listing:
Stronghold The End Of The World Pain Mesh Of Lies The Abyss Of Our Souls Under The Gun Silent Scream Death Calls My Name Road To Nowhere The Darkest Hour
CD 2 Obey Another Lord Pathfinder Lost With The Wind We Are Legion (Japan Bonus Track)
Over the years, HUMAN FORTRESS have shared stages with the likes of Orden Ogan, Axxis, Skyclad, Wizard, The Grailknights, Poverty’s No Crime, Gallowglass, Mercury Falling, and King Leoric, in addition to performing at festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Metal Inside Festival, and Dominion Festival.
With “Stronghold”, HUMAN FORTRESS reaffirm their place as one of Germany’s most respected epic metal institutions, delivering an album that is both timely and timeless.
HUMAN FORTRESS are Gus Monsanto – Vocals Todd Wolf – Guitars Volker Trost – Guitars Axel Herbst – Keys André Hort – Bass Apostolos Zaios – Drums
Hungarian alternative/groove metal force Nest of Plagues has dropped a brand new live album, ‘Live At Akvárium’, showcasing the raw energy and emotional depth that have made them one of the region’s most exciting underground acts. The release comes as the band gears up for their “Hell Is A Place On Earth” Tour, which will see them storm stages across Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Hungary this fall.
Following the release of their critically acclaimed 3rd album, Hellsolation, Nest of Plagues are taking their uncompromising sound and message across borders. Blending crushing riffs, groove-driven rhythms, and elements of alternative metal, the band reflects on modern social struggles such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness – while encouraging fans to face these challenges together, finding strength in community.
The band’s unique mix of heaviness and catharsis has earned them a reputation for powerful, eclectic live shows that bring a spark of joy and defiance to the darkest of themes.
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The Romanian and Bulgarian shows (Oct 1-7) will feature ClubMurder from Malta as special guests. Spewing twisted metal since 2005, the band has become notorious for hammering out groove-laden chaos with unrelenting force, sending audiences into frenzy with every performance.
For the Greek leg of the tour (Oct 9-12), Spitback will step on stage as local support. With roots dating back to 2003, the band brings a fierce Hardcore/Nu-Metal sound influenced by the US scene, delivering raw aggression and explosive energy that perfectly matches the tour’s atmosphere.
Joining the entire Balkan tour (Oct 1-12) is Chaos Engine Research from Poland, delivering their signature brand of death groove metal. With punishing riffs and intense stage presence, they add another layer of heaviness to the lineup, making each night a relentless experience.
About Nest Of Plagues:
With their lyrics, Nest of Plagues reflects on modern social diseases like social anxiety, depression, and the feeling of loneliness that people can collectively feel. Sharing this message, they encourage people to confront their mental health issues and connect, leveraging the power of the community. Bringing a fresh sound to the stage, they expanded from a metalcore sound into groove metal, incorporating elements of alternative metal while still adding a core edge to the mix. Due to their eclectic image and powerful live performances, they bring a little joy and fun where it seems there is only darkness.
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