Rock band Pageant is excited to announce the release of their new single, “Show Me How To Love You”. Pageant is a hard-hitting 4-piece rock band based in High Point, NC, built to revive and redefine rock ‘n’ roll for a new generation. With Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, Dezzy Foxx shredding lead guitar, and Cam Duke on rhythm, Pageant fuses the raw power of rock’s golden era with a modern edge that refuses to be boxed in. Inspired by icons like Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, and Cinderella, their sound delivers the high-energy guitar-driven sounds of the past while unapologetically adding new, modern elements.
The band comments on the single, “Have you ever met someone that makes you feel like a teenager again, unsure of how to express your feelings? This song is a high-energy anthem about the inability to navigate strong feelings in a new relationship. Produced by Brian Craddock (Daughtry) and mastered by Grammy-winning Brad Blackwood (Mammoth, Korn, Maroon 5, Sevendust), this song is a powerhouse that takes you on a high-speed ride the second it starts and doesn’t slow down.”
While honoring the giants of classic rock, Pageant also embraces a wide array of musical influences. Their distinct sound seeks to bridge the gap between the past and future of rock, providing listeners with a unique experience that feels both raw and refined. With a passion for every genre, their music offers a fusion of styles that feels new yet nostalgic, a perfect balance between the familiar and the unexpected.
Pageant is actively pushing boundaries through relentless live shows, a highly-driven DIY work ethic, and a strong media outreach to put their name in every rock fan’s mouth. Whether it’s blowing the roof off college frat houses, self-funding tours across the country, or working with major producers and Grammy winners, Pageant is doing the work and making noise. They’re not just playing music. They’re building a movement.
Thomas Eriksen, the mastermind behind Norwegian black metal titans Mork, returns today with new music from his band Udåd. Formed in late 2022 as an outlet for his darker, more primitive songwriting instincts, Eriksen’s Udåd channels pure nihilism, steeped in the raw, unrelenting fury of traditional black metal. In this vein, the new single from Udåd titled ‘Positive Tanker’ is a descent into existential suffering.
“This is my tribute to an extremely disturbed mind. ADHD, depression, regrets, obsession, pain, self-hate frustration, overwhelming amounts of obstacles and too many thoughts at once ending up in a distorted static chaos which I ironically called Positive Thoughts. Can you make it all the way through?” – Thomas Eriksen
The B-side of the new single features ‘Bakenfor Urskogens Utkant’, a standout track from UDÅD’s self-titled debut album, released in 2024.
With ‘60 Ways To Forget People,’ GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock band BUSH offer a glimpse of whats to come from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC. Exploring the complexities of heartbreak, personal transformation, and the painful process of letting go, the track sets the tone for a bold new chapter. The official first single arrives 5th June.
Gavin on the track says:‘What I feel about this record is it addresses the common struggles we all have. ‘60 Ways To Forget People,’ is an ode to sacrifice and a dedication to the focus it takes to be better. All the time and in all things.’
Produced by Gavin Rossdale and Erik Ron (Godsmack, Bad Omen) I Beat Loneliness marks BUSHs 10th studio album – a powerful testament to their enduring legacy and continued evolution. The record blends their grunge-rooted intensity with fresh textures and themes exploring mental health, solitude, and resilience.
‘I Beat Loneliness‘ will be released on CD Digipak, Heavyweight Black 2LP Gatefold and on Digital.
ABOUT BUSH BUSH, the iconic London-formed band that helped define rock music in the 90s with their landmark 1994 debut Sixteen Stone, continues to be a commanding presence in music. With over 24 million records sold, 1.1 billion streams, and a string of No. 1 singles, Gavin Rossdale (vocals, guitar), Chris Traynor (guitar), Corey Britz (bass), and Nik Hughes (drums) remain a vital force in the genre. Following the release of Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994–2023—a 21-track retrospective celebrating nearly three decades of genre-defining work—and a major tour last year, BUSH shows no signs of slowing down.
See VILDHJARTA’s Faces In ”+ ? regnet, the ? +”, Last Single Taken From “+ där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar +” album.
Calle says: “It is my least favourite song of the album.”
Ville says: “It is okay, but I grew tired of it.”
But Buster likes it!
After staying mostly anonymous you can see VILDHJARTA in full effect in the video for ”+ ? regnet, the ? +”:
It is the last single before their new album “+ där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar +” drops May 30th, 2025. It is available in the following formats:
Ltd. CD Digipak
Gatefold black 2LP
Ltd. Gatefold reddish ReVinyl 2LP (500) available from cmdistro.de and selected Indie retailers
Swedish progressive metal pioneers VILDHJARTA have built a career defined by mystique and groundbreaking artistry, consistently defying expectations. The band has established an identity rooted in its darkly atmospheric and technically jarring sound. As they prepare to unveil their 3rd album, “+ där skogen sjunger under evighetens granar +”, VILDHJARTA stands as a testament to innovation and artistic integrity. Their legacy is one of unyielding creativity.
Celebrated blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray is set to release his powerful new album Heartbreak City on June 13, 2025, via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa. To mark the announcement, McCray has dropped the album’s lead single, “Bye Bye Blues,” a soulful, finger-snapping throwback co-written with longtime collaborator Charlie Walmsley that channels the sounds of Johnnie Taylor, Bobby Bland, and Little Milton with a fresh, funky edge.
Produced by Grammy nominated duo Bonamassa and Josh Smith, Heartbreak City is a bold, unfiltered collection that finds McCray at the height of his powers—fusing raw blues with vintage soul, Southern grit, and a hard-won sense of joy. The ten-track album features standout contributions from Reese Wynans, Kirk Fletcher, and background vocalists Jade Macrae and Dannielle De Andrea, as well as guest guitar work from Bonamassa himself. The record was recorded at the iconic Sunset Sound in Hollywood and mixed by Alan Hertz.
On the title track, McCray taps into the spirit of the club stages that shaped his early career, with gritty vocals and a smoldering guitar solo that reflect his decades of road-tested experience. “I feel like this album captures all the different sides of who I am,” says McCray. “It’s soul, it’s blues, it’s truth. It’s everything I’ve lived.”
Across the album, McCray leans into themes of reflection, resilience, and redemption, drawing from decades of lived experience on and off the stage. His voice—gravelly, weathered, and full of soul—carries the weight of hard-earned wisdom, while his guitar work remains as fiery and fluid as ever. With dynamic arrangements, gospel-tinged harmonies, and a band that matches him punch for punch, Heartbreak City doesn’t just revisit the blues—it reclaims it, reframing it through the lens of someone who’s survived it, played it, and lived it for more than four decades.
The release follows 2022’s Blues Without You, which marked McCray’s long-awaited return after a seven-year hiatus. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Blues chart and was named the #1 Blues Album of 2022 by Blues Rock Review, solidifying his status as a torchbearer of modern blues. In 2024, McCray was inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame, a testament to his deep roots in the state and his enduring impact on American music. Now, Heartbreak City builds on that momentum. It’s a record that reflects Larry McCray at his most self-assured and grounded in tradition, but more fearless than ever.
A native of Smackover, Arkansas, McCray grew up immersed in gospel, soul, and the blues stylings of B.B., Albert, and Freddie King. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan, at age 12, he developed a style that merged deep blues with the fire of Hendrix and the Southern grooves of the Allman Brothers. He was signed in the late ’80s as the first artist on Virgin Records’ Point Blank imprint and released a string of widely praised albums including Ambition (1990), Delta Hurricane (1993), and Born to Play the Blues (1998). Over the course of his career, McCray has shared stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Joe Walsh, the Allman Brothers, Jonny Lang, and of course, his modern-day champion and label head Joe Bonamassa.
“Larry McCray is a legend,” shares Bonamassa. “We have known that for 30 years. He is the last of the great blues shouters from the Rust Belt. In the spirit of BB King, Luther Allison, and Little Milton, Larry is among the greats. It’s now up to the world to rediscover him. He has been here all along.”
Heartbreak Cityby Larry McCray 1. Try To Be A Good Man 2. Heartbreak City 3. Bye Bye Blues 4. Bright Side 5. Everything Falls On Me 6. I Know What I’ve Done (feat. Joe Bonamassa) 7. Keep On Loving My Baby (feat. Kirk Fletcher & Josh Smith) 8. Hangman 9. Stop Your Crying 10. Crazy World
Tour Dates April 18 – Ocala, FL – Levitt AMP Ocala May 24 – Burton, MI – Burton Rock & Blues Festival August 24 – Marshfield, MA – North River Blues Fest September 5 – Las Vegas, NV – Big Blues Bender September 12-14 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Blues Festival
About Larry McCray Blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray was born in Magnolia, Arkansas, and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he developed a searing guitar style and emotive voice that would earn him comparisons to the genre’s greats. A pioneer of modern blues-rock, McCray helped shape the genre throughout the ’90s with albums on Virgin’s Point Blank label and through collaborations with legends like B.B. King, Albert King, and Buddy Guy. After years of grinding it out on the road and surviving personal struggles, McCray has emerged with a renewed sense of purpose—and a voice that’s deeper, richer, and more powerful than ever. With Heartbreak City, he cements his status as a timeless torchbearer of the blues.
International metal act VEIL OF THE SERPENT has unveiled their latest release, a thunderous and emotionally charged cover of ICED EARTH‘s classic track, “Last December“. Known for their dark, haunting sound and gripping storytelling, VEIL OF THE SERPENT delivers a fresh yet faithful rendition of the 1995 Burnt Offerings masterpiece. Retaining the original song’s raw intensity and melancholic atmosphere, the band injects their signature heavy, immersive sound, making this version a standout tribute to the legendary power metal pioneers.
The release of this cover also coincides with the 30th anniversary of ICED EARTH‘s Burnt Offerings, an album that left an indelible mark on the metal scene. VEIL OF THE SERPENT pays homage to this milestone by bringing new life to one of its most memorable tracks, bridging the past and present of heavy metal.
This release follows VEIL OF THE SERPENT’s recent success with their concept album Gallery Of Sin, which received critical acclaim for its cinematic storytelling. Their momentum continues with “Last December“, showcasing their ability to reimagine classic metal anthems while staying rooted in their own artistic identity.
Fans can stream “Last December” on all major digital platforms, with an accompanying lyric video available on the band’s official YouTube channel.
About the band: VEIL OF THE SERPENT was forged in 2021 by guitarist Gene and his son Felix. United by blood and their obsession for heavy metal, the duo began plotting their thundering assault in 2020. What began as a vision quickly evolved into a full-scale sonic onslaught with the arrival of powerhouse vocalist JD, completing their unholy trinity. Together, they channel the raw, unyielding spirit of metal, delivering a sound that’s both brutal and haunting, destined to leave a lasting scar on the heavy music landscape.
VEIL OF THE SERPENT is: JD – Vocals Gene – Guitars Felix – Drums
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