DEAD END IRONY‘s founding words were pronounced at city of Imatra, Finland in 2010 and now the band is about to release their first full-length album “Battles and brotherhood”. The fourth single now released from the album is called “Gone”, which sounds in the tones of classic 80’s European Heavy Metal.
The song is written by the band and it’s produced by Teemu Aalto (Insomnium, Ginger Evil, Marianas Rest).
“The song combines melodic elements with a hard hitting riff. There is a lot of repressed emotions in the lyrics. Gone is a song about what it feels like to keep fighting even when you know you’ve lost because you don’t know what else to do.” tells the lyricist Antti Vainio.
Dead End Irony: Vesa Winberg – Vocals Simo Jokela – Solo Guitar Kristian Valkama – Guitar Antti Vainio – Bass Antti Pekonen – Drums
Aussie theatrical glam rock juggernaut CROSSON has officially joined forces with Wormholedeath Records for the global release of their explosive new studio album, Guilty Of Rock, set to ignite the airwaves on June 13, 2025.
In a statement, lead vocalist and mastermind Jason Crosson shared:
“CROSSON is very excited and honored to have joined forces with WormholeDeath for the release of our new album “Guilty Of Rock”. Carlo, Naty, Lucy, and their amazing team and global network not only have an incredible legacy, but also have the artists best interests at heart and we cant wait to unleash the next phase of CROSSON onto the unsuspecting world.”
‘Guilty Of Rock’ is the latest opus and seventh studio album, from Aussie-based Theatrical Glam Rockers CROSSON and is set for release in 2025. Delivering ten catchy, anthemic rock anthems that will leave you wanting more. The band lives up to the album title where the judgment is “Throw Away The Key”!! Fusing catchy 80s hard rock (Motley Crue, Dokken, Scorpions, KISS) with a Jim Steinman (Meatloaf) flavor to the songwriting, ‘Guilty of Rock’ was recorded in Sydney, Australia, at 3by3 studios and mixed and mastered in Sweden by modern-day producer/engineer extraordinaire Erik Martensson ( Eclipse, W.E.T, Ammunition). This amazing collaboration has taken CROSSON sonically to the next level, delivering their best album to date.
Tracklist:
Nobody Wins
No Solution
Bound For Glory
Guilty Of Rock
Love You In Another Life
Warriors Of The World
Heaven’s Bell
Tomorrow
Our Way Or The Highway
Don’tcha Bring Me Down
Kicking down the doors to this new chapter, CROSSON has unleashed their first single Nobody Wins, a high-energy anthem brimming with soaring melodies and undeniable hooks.
Inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the song delivers a strong anti-war message that after all the bloodshed and devastation, “ In The End, Nobody Wins”.
Since they exploded on the scene with Spreading the Rock ‘N Roll Disease (2016), CROSSON has become synonymous with fist-pumping stadium anthems and electrifying, choreographed stage shows. From Invincible (2018) to Rock N Roll Love Affair (2020) and the live concert spectacular Live At The Orpheum (2021), they’ve continued to push boundaries, culminating in their acclaimed 2022 release, Ready, Aim… Rock!!. Now, with Guilty Of Rock, CROSSON is poised to raise the bar once again.
CROSSON Lineup Lead Vocals / Guitar : Jason Crosson Dancer: Libby Thirsk Dancer: Olivia Scanlan Lead Guitar: Marco Rado Bass: Tim Hannaford Drums: Juan Barrato
Finnish metal band Echoes of the Extinct has released its second single, Empathy. As the first song ever written for the band, Empathy delivers relentless Gothenburg-style riffs and catchy melodic leads.
The song’s origins trace back to 2021, before the band’s formation, when guitarist Juuso Lehtonen shared its riffs with drummer Jarmo Jääskeläinen. Instantly inspired, Jarmo wrote the drum parts, and within a few weeks, the song’s backbone was in place. However, Empathy wasn’t fully completed until 2024, when vocalist Tero Ollilainen and bassist Kalle Hautalampi joined the band and helped refine it.
Lyrically, Empathy confronts the selfishness of modern humanity, delving into themes of emotional detachment, anxiety, and depression. The song urges listeners to reconnect with their inner voice before despair takes hold. With its intense instrumentation and melancholic lyrics, Empathy is a piece that crawls into your consciousness and heart.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, YouTube, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/eote-empathy
Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES is now debuting the official music video for the song, “Speechless,” which was filmed on day off during the band’s recent North American tour at Mahall’s Lanes in Lakewood, OH. The video can be found at THIS LOCATION.
“’Speechless’ was the first song I ever demoed for Many Eyes,” explains Buckley. “It set a standard for us that we still aspire towards when writing even to this day-make it heavy, make it good, make it cool.”
“Speechless” is taken from the band’s debut full-length, ‘The Light Age,’ which was released in September 2024 via Perseverance Media Group! The album can be found HERE.
Many Eyes began in the winter of 2022 when Keith Buckley (Ex-Every Time I Die, The Damned Things) connected with brothers Nick (Producer/ Owner of Dexter’s Lab Recording) and Charlie Bellmore (Corpsegrinder/ Toxic Holocaust) through their mutual friend, Jamey Jasta, frontman for metal legends Hatebreed. ‘The Light Age’ was written and recorded over a few weeks in both Buffalo, NY, and Milford, CT, where the members reside.
Many Eyes is currently working on their second album.
MANY EYES is about to embark on its third U.S. tour, supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTION alongside HAIL THE SUN. Recently, they supported the legendary SUM 41 on their final tour, stoner rock stalwarts CLUTCH, and post-hardcore icons, THURSDAY. Their ability to engage an array of audiences shows a prowess in crossing genres. With Alan Hague now on guitar and Sean Vallie on bass, alongside Nick Bellmore’s powerful drumming and Keith Buckley’s commanding vocals, the band remains focused on pushing forward and exploring new creative horizons.
MANY EYES will hit the road next week on February 27 in Phoenix, AZ. The band has now added several headlining shows to the itinerary, which can be found below while tickets will be available HERE.
MANY EYES Tour Dates (Supporting THE AMITY AFFLICTION + HAIL THE SUN w/ SOLENCE):
02/27: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge** [JUST ADDED] 02/28: San Diego, CA @ Soma 03/01: Fresno, CA @ Tioga Brewery 03/02: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater 03/03: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater 03/05: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 03/06: Memphis, TN @ Graceland Live 03/07: New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues 03/08: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall 03/09: Birmingham, AL @ Iron City 03/11: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz 03/12: Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa 03/13: Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues 03/14: Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel 03/15: Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall 03/17: Omaha, NE @ The Admiral Theater 03/19: Billings, MT @ Pub Station 03/21: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 03/22: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 03/23: Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom 03/25: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse 03/26: Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre 03/28: Las Vegas, NV @ Berlin Bar** [JUST ADDED] 03/30: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater** [JUST ADDED] **Headlining Date, No Amity Affliction
The cover artwork for ‘The Light Age’ was directed and designed by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in and can be found below along with the tracklist!
Live Lineup: Vocals – Keith Buckley Drums – Nick Bellmore Bass – Sean Vallie Guitar – Alan Hague
Recording Lineup: Vocals/ Lyrics/ Songwriter – Keith Buckley Producer/ Songwriter/ Guitar/ Drums/ Bass – Nick Bellmore Guitar/ Songwriter/ Bass/ Keys – Charlie Bellmore
Recorded and mixed by Nick Bellmore at Dexters Lab Recording in Milford, CT Assistant Engineer William Hayes Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound Additional vocals recorded by Anthony Potenza All songs written by Keith Buckley, Nick Bellmore and Charlie Bellmore.
Art Direction & Design by Nick Steinhardt & Ryan Sanders for 23in Produced by Nick Bellmore Executive Producer Jamey Jasta
While German thrash battalion DESTRUCTION will no longer be performing at this year’s edition, American thrash icons DEATH ANGEL have saved the day and will now be wrecking The Rave instead! In addition, the festival is pleased to reveal that they have since added an all-star S.O.D. Tribute (ft. Scott Ian, Dan Lilker, Jamey Jasta + Revel Ian),EYEHATEGOD, Pentagram, Toxic Holocaust, Bongzilla, Revocation, Ov Sulfur, Left To Die + The Lurking Corpses, rounding out the already stacked lineup!
Due to the massive success of the second edition of Milwaukee Metal Festival, the iconic midwestern event is returning in 2025! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom from May 16-18, 2025, with the pre-party kicking off on May 15. Tickets are now availableHERE.
The updated lineup is now as follows:
Friday, May 16:
DOWN (Anselmo, Windstein, Keenan, Bower, Bruders) Chimaira S.O.D. Tribute (Scott Ian, Dan Lilker, Jamey Jasta) Enslaved Paradise Lost Suicide Silence Rotting Christ Wolves In the Throne Room Fugitive Pentagram Oppressor Bongzilla Wormrot No / Más Avernus Legions of Doom Nest Gigan The Lurking Corpses Ruin Dweller Bury My Demons
Saturday, May 17:
Black Label Society Devin Townsend Exodus Death Angel 3 Inches of Blood Between The Buried and Me EYEHATEGOD Demolition Hammer TesseracT Left to Die Evil Dead Necrot Macabre Nekrogoblikon Revocation Brat Gorgasm Ov Sulfur Renesans Repentance Wraith SNAFU
Sunday, May 18:
GWAR Arch Enemy The Dillinger Escape Plan SCOUR Amigo the Devil Sacred Reich Trouble Harms Way The Acacia Strain Frozen Soul Speed END Exhorder Deceased Toxic Holocaust Full of hell Lionheart Snuffed On Sight Jarhead Fertilizer Gates To Hell Tracheotomy Rig Time
The new album “Anastasja” by SVANZICA is out now on all digital platforms, released by Volcano Records & Promotion and preceded a few days ago by the single ‘Ultramarina’.
“Anastasja is an emblem of rebirth to a new life. This album, conceived during the darkness of the pandemic, represents a sprout emerging from the cold earth, an ember still burning under the ashes, water flowing beneath the desert sand.” (Svanzica)
Composed of nine intense and evocative tracks, Anastasja explores the theme of rebirth through rock and metal sounds, blending emotional melodies with powerful riffs. Following the success of the single Limegar, Svanzica affirm their artistic evolution with an album that merges melodic death metal, progressive, and alternative influences. Anastasja marks a new chapter in the band’s career, solidifying their path with a mature and captivating sound.
Listen to Anastasja now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major digital platforms, and watch the Ultramarina music video here:
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